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Zoning and Planning Commission postpones decision on Far West slope variances after split vote
Summary
The Austin Zoning and Planning Commission on Jan. 20 failed to approve variances for the Arbor View subdivision at 4316 Far West Boulevard and instead voted 6–3 to postpone the request for 90 days, directing the applicant to complete geotechnical borings and work with staff.
The Austin Zoning and Planning Commission on Tuesday voted 6–3 to postpone for 90 days consideration of variance requests that would allow a two‑lot subdivision and a single‑family house with about 3,900 square feet of impervious cover at 4316 Far West Boulevard.
Mike McDougall, Development Services and Environmental Policy Program Manager, told the commission staff does not recommend the requested variances, saying construction on steep slopes increases sediment transport and erosion and makes post‑construction stabilization less feasible: "staff does not recommend the requested variances having determined that the findings of fact have not been met." The Environmental Commission had earlier voted 10–0 to deny the variance request while…
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