C-3. C15-2017-0029 Paloma Efron 4412 Barrow Avenue The applicant has requested a Special Exception under Section 25-2-476 (Special Exception) from Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) to: A. decrease the side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 4.7 feet (requested, existing); and to B. decrease the rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to 9.7 feet (requested, existing) in order to maintain an accessory structure that has been at this location for at least 10 years in a “SF-3-CO-NP”, Family Residence - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Hancock) E-1. C16-2017-0002 Rodney Bennett and Ann B. Lewis for Michael M. Boyle 2935 East Highway 71 The applicant has requested a variance(s) to Section 25-10-124 (B) (Scenic Roadway Sign District Regulations) to: A. (1. B.) increase the maximum sign area from 64 square feet (permitted) to 104 square feet (requested); and to B. (2.) increase the maximum sign height from 12 feet (permitted) to 24 feet (requested) in order to add a freestanding sign within a “CS-CO”, General Commercial Services, Conditional Overlay zoning district. (Scenic Sign District) WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT L-5. C15-2017-0022 Aaron McGarry 2210 S 2nd Street The applicant has requested variance(s) to Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) to: A. decrease the front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 1.5 feet (requested); and to B. decrease the side setback from 5 feet (required) to 1 foot (requested) in order to permit a carport in a “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Bouldin) WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT M-2. C15-2017-0026 Ron Thrower for Eric Behrens 1814, 1816, 1820 Kenwood Avenue The applicant has requested variance(s) to Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) at: A. at 1814 Kenwood Avenue to decrease the side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 1.1 feet (requested, existing) and decrease the rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to .7 feet (requested, existing); and at B. 1816 Kenwood Avenue to decrease the side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 1.4 feet (requested, existing) and decrease the rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to .6 feet (requested, existing); and at C. 1820 Kenwood Avenue to decrease the side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 3.4 feet (requested, existing) and decrease the rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to .5 feet (requested, existing) in order to permit an amended plat in a “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (South River City)
C-1 C15-2017-0024 Carlos Acevedo 11400 Hilltop Street The applicant has requested a Special Exception under Section 25-2-476 (Special Exception) from Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 17 feet (requested, existing) in order to maintain a carport that has been at this location for at least 10 years in a “SF-1”, Family Residence Large Lot zoning district. C-2 C15-2017-0027 Ryan Green 2404 Santa Rita Street The applicant has requested a Special Exception under Section 25-2-476 (Special Exception) from Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 2 feet (requested, existing) in order to maintain a carport that has been at this location for at least 10 years in a “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Holly)
SIGN REVIEW BOARD NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS C16-2017-0003 Ray Oujesky for Bell Steiner Ranch, LLC 4800 Steiner Ranch Boulevard The applicant has requested a variance(s) to Section 25-10-127 (Multifamily Residential Sign District Regulations) to: A. (B. 1.) increase the maximum sign height from 6 feet (permitted) to 8 feet 8 ½ inches (requested/existing); and to B. (B. 2.) increase the maximum sign area from 35 square feet (permitted) to 60 square feet (requested/existing) in order to replace the face of an existing freestanding sign that was originally installed without permits and is located within the City of Austin 2-mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. (Multifamily Sign District)
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS C15-2017-0008 Patricia & William Schaub 804 Winflo Drive The applicant has requested variance(s) to Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum lot size for a multi-family residential use from 8,000 square feet (required) to 7,353.87 square feet (requested, existing in order to erect 3 residential units in one structure in a “MF-3-NP”, Multifamily Residence Medium Density zoning district. (Old West Austin) Note: Section 25-2-943 of the Land Development Code permits Substandard Lots for single family use if configured prior to March 14, 1946. The subject lot was configured in 1948 and proposes a multifamily use; therefore the substandard lot section of the Code does not apply. Further, the Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan only provides small lot amnesty for single family use.
C15-2017-0014 Terrence & Christine Moline 205 San Saba Street The applicant has requested a variance to Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (D) to: A. decrease the minimum lot width requirement from 50 feet (required) to 0 feet* (requested, existing), and to B. decrease the minimum lot size requirement from 5,750 square feet (required) to 2,107 square feet (requested, existing); and to C. increase impervious cover from 45% (required, permitted) to 65% (requested); and to D. decrease front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 11 feet (requested, 10 feet existing including front porch); and to E. Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2: Development Standards, Section 2.6 (Setback Planes), A. Side and B. Rear Setback Plane increase the amount from not to exceed 3 feet (required) to not exceed 6 feet (requested) in order to reconstruct a single family home in an “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Holly)
C15-2017-0016 Omer Bisen 608 West St. Johns Avenue The applicant has requested variance(s) from Article 10, Compatibility Standards Section 25-2-1062 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Small Sites): A. (B) to decrease the required setback from a property in an urban family residence (SF-5) or more restrictive zoning district or on which a use permitted in SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district is located from 15 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested); and to B. (D) to increase the allowed height of a structure 50 feet or less from property in an SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district or on which a use permitted in an SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district is located from 2 stories and 30 feet (required) to 3 stories and 35 feet (requested) in order to erect a multifamily structure in a “TOD-NP”, Transit Oriented Development - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Highland)
C15-2017-0018 David Hartman for Hardeman Family Joint Venture, Ltd. 1301 West Koenig Lane The applicant has requested variance(s) to: A. Section 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) (D) to increase the height of a solid fence constructed along a property line from an average height of six feet or maximum height of seven feet (required/permitted) to eight feet average (requested); and to B. Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) (C) (2) to increase the allowed height of a structure more than 50 feet and not more than 100 feet from property in an SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district or on which a use permitted in an SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district is located from 3 stories and 40 feet (required) to 4 stories and 45 feet (requested); and to C. Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) (C) (3) to increase the allowed height of a structure more than 100 feet but not more than 300 feet from property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive, 40 feet plus one foot for each 10 feet of distance in excess of 100 feet from the property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive (required) to 45 feet (requested) in order to erect a multi-family residence in a “MF-6-CO-NP”, Multifamily Residence Highest Density – Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Brentwood).
C15-2017-0023 Vincent G. Huebinger for Michael Osborne 5111 Eilers Avenue The applicant has requested a variance(s) from: A. Section 25-2-832 (Private Schools) (1), of Division 3 – Civic Uses to decrease the minimum paved width of a street that the site must be located on from at least 40 feet paved width (required) to 30 feet paved width (requested/existing); and to B. Section 25-2-1062 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Small Sites) (B) (1) to decrease the distance a structure can be located from 15 feet or less (required) to 0 feet (requested, existing) in order to establish a private primary education facility with parking in a “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (North Loop)
C15-2016-0018 Mike McHone for William Thorgersen 915 West 22nd Street The applicant has requested variance(s) to Division 9, University Neighborhood Overlay District Requirements, Section 25-2-754 (Use Regulations) (G) to permit on-site surface parking in order to erect a 27 bed group residential use in a “MF-4-CO-NP”, Multifamily Residence Medium Density – Conditional Overlay – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West University, Outer West Campus) Note: September 28, 2016 the Board approved a variance to reduce the number of required parking spaces to 3 on-site and 4 off-site spaces. These spaces were depicted as surface parking and a revised findings request in the back up refers to requesting approval of surface parking, however the notice and agenda language did not include the required code reference that is now included in this request.
C15-2017-0028 B.J. Cornelius for Sylvia W. Sharplin 910 Baylor Street The applicant has requested variance(s) to Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 20 feet (requested) in order to permit subdivision of an existing lot in a “SF-3-HD-NP”, Family Residence - Historic Area - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Old West Austin)
C15-2017-0030 Tom Hatch for Cassandra Ramirez 2800 Prado Street The applicant has requested variance(s) to Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the street side yard setback from 15 feet (required) to 6 feet (requested) in order to permit a new single family home and 2nd dwelling unit in a “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Govalle)
Discussion and possible action on a Board workshop for general Board of Adjustment information.
Jun 12, 2017 Board of Adjustment
C-3. C15-2017-0029 Paloma Efron 4412 Barrow Avenue The applicant has requested a Special Exception under Section 25-2-476 (Special Exception) from Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) to: A. decrease the side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 4.7 feet (requested, existing); and to B. decrease the rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to 9.7 feet (requested, existing) in order to maintain an accessory structure that has been at this location for at least 10 years in a “SF-3-CO-NP”, Family Residence - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Hancock) E-1. C16-2017-0002 Rodney Bennett and Ann B. Lewis for Michael M. Boyle 2935 East Highway 71 The applicant has requested a variance(s) to Section 25-10-124 (B) (Scenic Roadway Sign District Regulations) to: A. (1. B.) increase the maximum sign area from 64 square feet (permitted) to 104 square feet (requested); and to B. (2.) increase the maximum sign height from 12 feet (permitted) to 24 feet (requested) in order to add a freestanding sign within a “CS-CO”, General Commercial Services, Conditional Overlay zoning district. (Scenic Sign District) WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT L-5. C15-2017-0022 Aaron McGarry 2210 S 2nd Street The applicant has requested variance(s) to Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) to: A. decrease the front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 1.5 feet (requested); and to B. decrease the side setback from 5 feet (required) to 1 foot (requested) in order to permit a carport in a “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Bouldin) WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT M-2. C15-2017-0026 Ron Thrower for Eric Behrens 1814, 1816, 1820 Kenwood Avenue The applicant has requested variance(s) to Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) at: A. at 1814 Kenwood Avenue to decrease the side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 1.1 feet (requested, existing) and decrease the rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to .7 feet (requested, existing); and at B. 1816 Kenwood Avenue to decrease the side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 1.4 feet (requested, existing) and decrease the rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to .6 feet (requested, existing); and at C. 1820 Kenwood Avenue to decrease the side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 3.4 feet (requested, existing) and decrease the rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to .5 feet (requested, existing) in order to permit an amended plat in a “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (South River City)
C-1 C15-2017-0024 Carlos Acevedo 11400 Hilltop Street The applicant has requested a Special Exception under Section 25-2-476 (Special Exception) from Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 17 feet (requested, existing) in order to maintain a carport that has been at this location for at least 10 years in a “SF-1”, Family Residence Large Lot zoning district. C-2 C15-2017-0027 Ryan Green 2404 Santa Rita Street The applicant has requested a Special Exception under Section 25-2-476 (Special Exception) from Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 2 feet (requested, existing) in order to maintain a carport that has been at this location for at least 10 years in a “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Holly)
SIGN REVIEW BOARD NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS C16-2017-0003 Ray Oujesky for Bell Steiner Ranch, LLC 4800 Steiner Ranch Boulevard The applicant has requested a variance(s) to Section 25-10-127 (Multifamily Residential Sign District Regulations) to: A. (B. 1.) increase the maximum sign height from 6 feet (permitted) to 8 feet 8 ½ inches (requested/existing); and to B. (B. 2.) increase the maximum sign area from 35 square feet (permitted) to 60 square feet (requested/existing) in order to replace the face of an existing freestanding sign that was originally installed without permits and is located within the City of Austin 2-mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. (Multifamily Sign District)
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS C15-2017-0008 Patricia & William Schaub 804 Winflo Drive The applicant has requested variance(s) to Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum lot size for a multi-family residential use from 8,000 square feet (required) to 7,353.87 square feet (requested, existing in order to erect 3 residential units in one structure in a “MF-3-NP”, Multifamily Residence Medium Density zoning district. (Old West Austin) Note: Section 25-2-943 of the Land Development Code permits Substandard Lots for single family use if configured prior to March 14, 1946. The subject lot was configured in 1948 and proposes a multifamily use; therefore the substandard lot section of the Code does not apply. Further, the Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan only provides small lot amnesty for single family use.
C15-2017-0014 Terrence & Christine Moline 205 San Saba Street The applicant has requested a variance to Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (D) to: A. decrease the minimum lot width requirement from 50 feet (required) to 0 feet* (requested, existing), and to B. decrease the minimum lot size requirement from 5,750 square feet (required) to 2,107 square feet (requested, existing); and to C. increase impervious cover from 45% (required, permitted) to 65% (requested); and to D. decrease front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 11 feet (requested, 10 feet existing including front porch); and to E. Subchapter F, Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2: Development Standards, Section 2.6 (Setback Planes), A. Side and B. Rear Setback Plane increase the amount from not to exceed 3 feet (required) to not exceed 6 feet (requested) in order to reconstruct a single family home in an “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Holly)
C15-2017-0016 Omer Bisen 608 West St. Johns Avenue The applicant has requested variance(s) from Article 10, Compatibility Standards Section 25-2-1062 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Small Sites): A. (B) to decrease the required setback from a property in an urban family residence (SF-5) or more restrictive zoning district or on which a use permitted in SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district is located from 15 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested); and to B. (D) to increase the allowed height of a structure 50 feet or less from property in an SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district or on which a use permitted in an SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district is located from 2 stories and 30 feet (required) to 3 stories and 35 feet (requested) in order to erect a multifamily structure in a “TOD-NP”, Transit Oriented Development - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Highland)
C15-2017-0018 David Hartman for Hardeman Family Joint Venture, Ltd. 1301 West Koenig Lane The applicant has requested variance(s) to: A. Section 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) (D) to increase the height of a solid fence constructed along a property line from an average height of six feet or maximum height of seven feet (required/permitted) to eight feet average (requested); and to B. Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) (C) (2) to increase the allowed height of a structure more than 50 feet and not more than 100 feet from property in an SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district or on which a use permitted in an SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district is located from 3 stories and 40 feet (required) to 4 stories and 45 feet (requested); and to C. Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) (C) (3) to increase the allowed height of a structure more than 100 feet but not more than 300 feet from property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive, 40 feet plus one foot for each 10 feet of distance in excess of 100 feet from the property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive (required) to 45 feet (requested) in order to erect a multi-family residence in a “MF-6-CO-NP”, Multifamily Residence Highest Density – Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Brentwood).
C15-2017-0023 Vincent G. Huebinger for Michael Osborne 5111 Eilers Avenue The applicant has requested a variance(s) from: A. Section 25-2-832 (Private Schools) (1), of Division 3 – Civic Uses to decrease the minimum paved width of a street that the site must be located on from at least 40 feet paved width (required) to 30 feet paved width (requested/existing); and to B. Section 25-2-1062 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Small Sites) (B) (1) to decrease the distance a structure can be located from 15 feet or less (required) to 0 feet (requested, existing) in order to establish a private primary education facility with parking in a “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (North Loop)
C15-2016-0018 Mike McHone for William Thorgersen 915 West 22nd Street The applicant has requested variance(s) to Division 9, University Neighborhood Overlay District Requirements, Section 25-2-754 (Use Regulations) (G) to permit on-site surface parking in order to erect a 27 bed group residential use in a “MF-4-CO-NP”, Multifamily Residence Medium Density – Conditional Overlay – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West University, Outer West Campus) Note: September 28, 2016 the Board approved a variance to reduce the number of required parking spaces to 3 on-site and 4 off-site spaces. These spaces were depicted as surface parking and a revised findings request in the back up refers to requesting approval of surface parking, however the notice and agenda language did not include the required code reference that is now included in this request.
C15-2017-0028 B.J. Cornelius for Sylvia W. Sharplin 910 Baylor Street The applicant has requested variance(s) to Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 20 feet (requested) in order to permit subdivision of an existing lot in a “SF-3-HD-NP”, Family Residence - Historic Area - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Old West Austin)
C15-2017-0030 Tom Hatch for Cassandra Ramirez 2800 Prado Street The applicant has requested variance(s) to Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the street side yard setback from 15 feet (required) to 6 feet (requested) in order to permit a new single family home and 2nd dwelling unit in a “SF-3-NP”, Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Govalle)
Discussion and possible action on a Board workshop for general Board of Adjustment information.