Austin Streets & Development Permits 1910
• Metal shed approval: R. Lundell received permission to build a galvanized iron shed on his property, even though it was within fire safety limits—the Fire Commissioners reviewed and approved the request unanimously.
• 14th Street grade established: The city council set official elevation standards for 14th Street between Lavaca and Colorado Streets, ranging from 97.8 to 101.2 feet, to guide future street construction and drainage.
• Birchhead road project approved: A new ordinance passed to establish the Birchhead road as an official city street, expanding Austin's road network.
Full Transcript
July 03, 1910 The Council was called to order by the Mayor: Present Mayor Woodridge, Councilmen TraylHaut 3 Absent excused Councilman Banchaton & Worrell 2 Petition of R. Lundell asking permission to erect a shed covered with Galvanized Iron, on Lot 118 Blk 2 within the fire limits, which petition was referred to the Board of Fire Commissioners — The petition was granted by the following Vote: Yeas Mayor Woodridge, Councilmen TraylHaut 3 Nays None. I, alls 3 were in [illegible] over on Motion the Council recessed subject to call of the Mayor.
July 6th 1910. The Council was Called to order by the Mayor: Present Mayor Woodridge, Councilman TraylHaut 3 Mayor Woodridge offered the following resolution: Resolved by the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, that the following natural grades be established, as the permanent grades of the Center of 14th Street between Lavaca and Colorado Streets, being taken from the fire plug at the S.W. Corner 14th & Lavaca Streets, assumed elevation 100 Center of Lavaca Street 97.8. Grade unchanged East side of Lavaca Street 97.8 "File" 4' 13 feet East of Lavaca Street 98.7 " 8' 180 " " " " " " " 99.2 " 8' 230 " " " " " " " 99.8 " 7' West line of Colorado Street 100.5 " 2' Grade at Center of Colorado Street unchanged 101.2 The resolution was read the first time On Motion the Council adjourned. Geo. D. Timmons City Clerk
July 9th 1910 Council Called To order by the Mayor: Roll Called Birchhead Street Present Mayor Woodridge, Councilman TraylHaut 3 Ordinance Absent excused Councilmen Banchaton & Worrell 2 finally passed The Mayor laid before the Council the ordinance, relating to Land & Birchhead, of N.A. & providing for a Birchhead road within the City of Austin, which was read the third time and passed by the following Vote: Yeas Mayor Woodridge, Councilmen TraylHaut 3 (Absent excused Councilmen Banchaton & Worrell 2 On motion the Council recessed subject to call of the Mayor. Geo. D. Timmons City Clerk