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Joseph Duran, an architect representing FGM Architects and the district, told the commission the district proposes a two-story addition and that ‘‘the portion that is exceeding that 32 is merely attic space just for mechanical purposes. There's not a usable space.’’ The variance requests the roof to be up to 36 feet 10 inches above the highest natural grade under slab.

The variance was requested because the project must maintain the site's existing impervious-cover footprint. Duran said the district is pursuing a net-zero change in impervious area to avoid triggering larger drainage and water-quality upgrades required by Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) standards. That constraint, he said, led the team to put required program space into two stories and to locate mechanical equipment under a pitched roof consistent with district design guidelines.

Commission discussion included questions about roof pitch and visibility; a commissioner asked the roof pitch and Duran replied it was a 4:12 pitch, and that lower pitch would make mechanical space tight. Duran said the addition sits roughly 750 feet from Ranch Road 620 and about 500 feet from Kohlmeier, and that existing trees will largely screen it from the roadway.

A motion to approve the variance carried. The meeting record shows a motion and second and a vote in favor; the transcript records the motion carried but does not record individual roll-call tallies in the public minutes.

The city staff reading of the agenda cited the legal basis for the request as \"a variance to section 30.0 3.015 of the Lakeway Code of Ordinances to exceed the maximum height allowed for a new building.\" The architect and staff emphasized the portion above the limit is non-occupiable space for mechanical equipment and represents a small share of the project footprint.

The commission's approval allows the district to proceed with detailed design and permitting under the approved height exception. Staff did not state any additional conditions on the variance during the public meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lakeway - City Building Commission - Jul 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Lakeway Building Commission voted to approve a variance that allows a portion of a planned addition to the Lake Travis Independent School District Educational Development Center at 607 Ranch Road 620 North to rise above the city's 32-foot maximum height.","taxTitle","Lakeway, Travis County, Texas","taxId",69618,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6519400,"Commission: proposed two-story home at 304 Comet does not block neighbors' views",183,999000,1182000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5360498-42bbc9aa3cbfe959ac689f5cc7978818&start=999&end=1182","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5360498-42bbc9aa3cbfe959ac689f5cc7978818/thumbnail_999000.jpg","/articles/6519400/Lakeway/Travis-County/Texas/Commission-proposed-two-story-home-at-304-Comet-does-not-block-neighbors-views","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519400-286c50e9c148cf6337192494a5c2b230/orig.mp4?Expires=1770921132&Signature=oBWhTwXrrsTg-lPxfosylKkDKddON3QOSLT2OE894eLynO89qljRNKNmbWb-Uu2f-pccBBAd1P1HXPK0EfqNJw~lP27Qyjai8kVH5cIeuYqxAZmyuzkui1YIZsdStOkLPuG5VoCLgzfqyoPsqPHilylJwNviBGRs8P0LNLqXo-3pymmSVOjLUKgFgSSOc-Bs5xhbt~5oL115B6YdsCzlpf8KgRqhPAJdvbeOXlM-Jglj1P7oDhx6XsOYnCBfG6Y79chI2I9BUbBLDiTVHgmGH~yqcIqeJzSftT4V1QZ366CD1FR3WQFZDnjOSb-h7qK--G5SLlSddNkfEvr7eVWFxw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lakeway Building Commission determined that a proposed two-story residence at 304 Comet would not be a view-blocking obstruction under the city's standards.

Chris Kochens of CNA Builders told the commission the design fits neighborhood context; commissioners asked no substantive questions and no members of the public spoke on the item. Staff read the request as a view-blocking determination with a representative pole showing a proposed height of 32 feet above highest natural grade under slab.

A motion that the project \"is not view blocking\" carried with an affirmative vote; the meeting transcript records the motion and that it carried but does not show an individual roll-call tally.

With the determination in hand, the applicant may proceed with permitting and final design consistent with the city's review process.","CNA Builders presented a plan for a two-story home at 304 Comet; the Lakeway Building Commission determined the project does not constitute view blocking and approved the determination after a short hearing with no public speakers.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6519405,"Lakeway commission finds no view-blocking issue at 904 Palos Verdes Drive",351,688000,1039000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5360498-42bbc9aa3cbfe959ac689f5cc7978818&start=688&end=1039","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5360498-42bbc9aa3cbfe959ac689f5cc7978818/thumbnail_688000.jpg","/articles/6519405/Lakeway/Travis-County/Texas/Lakeway-commission-finds-no-view-blocking-issue-at-904-Palos-Verdes-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519405-35b5f6061a66b6c37199283058b60735/orig.mp4?Expires=1770921132&Signature=TvOZEDrkxkALTsg90ZnY6zIIU0L86B7yNfnHVZ6kxu~k9qNPqxmEL7dXdfGce-eW4UM0MZMa3jdQ3eHdmjDNKzOVEBnrScbS0C~MZ7yFAmszdAnfhS-9op9gElOyAp8AWzcisTb74mxLZQKwDSZeZoLM8-vl5E5gsBNYLqcqVH9hCzrLhJwCrJNVUr6M-vEsQPi-zkvl5bMlz~1MWTwqgfzHp8D2k0Vg0DRrm3tx0joGEk5a2V0v34KYKIGt6Ip4~P7qfjSEXRVD3YsqNtDuZmqcoq4LcNaq5n63zQDH4MRNzihXkbnI8JxvLAU2J0pm9UVnpKVKcYgYomrPGzVEkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lakeway Building Commission voted that a proposed two-story home at 904 Palos Verdes Drive does not create a view-blocking condition under the city's view-blocking rules.

Ryan Egan, a representative from Permit Specialists, said the design \"roughly matches\" the house at 901 Palos Verdes Drive and that the team worked to maintain architectural context and existing trees. Egan noted he had met with an adjacent neighbor and that the applicant intends to preserve vegetation for privacy.

Commissioners asked whether the project required a height variance; staff and the applicant confirmed this item was a view-blocking determination and not a height variance application. A motion that \"view blocking is not an issue\" passed with members voting in favor; the transcript records the motion and that the motion carried, with no roll-call tallies recorded in the public record.

No members of the public spoke during the hearing on this item, and staff closed the public hearing before the vote. The agenda described the request as a view-blocking determination for a new home with the pole representing proposed height at 31 feet 10 inches above highest natural grade under slab.

The commission's ruling allows the applicant to proceed with permitting under the city's standard review process.","The commission determined that a proposed two-story home at 904 Palos Verdes Drive would not constitute a view-blocking obstruction and approved the view determination after the applicant and staff said the design matches surrounding homes and retains screening trees.","actionData","errors"]

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Lakeway commission approves height variance for Lake Travis ISD educational center addition

Commission: proposed two-story home at 304 Comet does not block neighbors' views

Lakeway commission finds no view-blocking issue at 904 Palos Verdes Drive