Description
Title: Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance granting variances for property located at 1812 Clifford Avenue from certain floodplain regulations prescribed by City Code for construction of a single-family residential dwelling unit within the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Boggy Creek; establishing the conditions for the variances; and providing an expiration date for the variances. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Summary
The City of Austin's Ordinance No. 26-1825, discussed in the council meeting on May 28, 2026, concerns a variance request for constructing a single-family dwelling at 1812 Clifford Avenue, located within the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Boggy Creek. The ordinance permits deviations from existing floodplain regulations, allowing the construction despite safety concerns related to access and flood risk. Key conditions include the dedication of a drainage easement and certification of the building's elevation, which must exceed floodplain requirements. This legislation is significant as it balances development needs with public safety, addressing exceptional hardships faced by the property owner while ensuring compliance with flood management policies.