CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 565 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting July 25, 1946 10:55 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 565 The meeting was called to order, with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call Present : Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and Wolf 4 Absent : Councilman Alford - 1 Present also: Walter E. Seaholm, Director of Utilities; J. E. Motheral, Director of Public Works; Trueman O'Quinn, City Attorney; and R. D. Thorp, Chief of Police. Absent: Guiton Morgan, City Manager The reading of the Minutes was dispensed with. Pursuant to published notice, the continued hearing on the proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance on a portion of the recently annexed 1901 acres, in the following particulars, towit: To amend the USE designation of the following described property so as to change the same to "D" Industrial District and First Height and Area District: That parcel of land on the southeast corner of the intersection of Georgetown Road and H.& T.C. Railroad (Llano Branch), fronting 421 feet on Georgetown Road and about 285 feet along the south line of said Railroad, being land owned or claimed by J.K. Eichelberger was duly opened. No one appeared to protest the matter. Councilman Wolf then moved to incorporate into the general changes that are before the Council on the 1901 acres, the proposition to change the above area belonging to J. K. Eichelberger to "D" Industrial District. The motion carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 566 566 Ayes: Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and Wolf Noes: None Absent: Councilman Alford A delegation of property owners on Kinney Avenue, with J.Shelton Morgan as spokesman, presented a petition asking for a storm sewer on said street. After considerable discussion, the group were advised that as soon as the sewer bonds are sold, this will be one of the projects to be taken care of. Mrs. Mary Tupy, C. W. Lanier, and others of the above group then entered a protest against the trailer camp to be located on the Sam Hage, et al, property on the north side of Barton Springs Road, for which a zoning change to "C" Commercial was authorized by the City Council at its last regular meeting, said protestants claiming that said trailer camp will create insanitary conditions; and further, that they had no notice of the public hearing on the proposal to change the zoning of this property. Following the discussion, Councilman Wolf moved that, in view of the fact that it was unknown to the City Council that some of the property owners were against the change, the Council rescind its action at the last regular meeting, authorizing the change in zoning of the above described property; and that a rehearing on the matter be set for Thursday, August 15. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and Wolf Noes: None Absent: Councilman Alford Milo Hills came before the Council and requested that the City pave Red River Street south two blocks to eliminate the dust nuisance, stating that he represented the residents in those two blocks, who are willing to pay for the curb and gutter but think the City should pay for the pavement as the street is used mainly by heavy city trucks, which create the dust. It was the sense of the Council that, as this street is used mainly by city trucks, which create the dust, the City would pay for the pavement if the property owners would pay for the curb and gutter, but that this work could not be done before next summer. Councilman Wolf introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING ALL ACTS OF OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN IN PURCHASING A CERTAIN PRIVATELYOWNED WATER SYSTEM ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN IN THE THEODOR LOW HEIGHTS ADDITION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Wolf moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and Wolf Noes: None Absent: Councilman Alford CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 567 567 The ordinance was then read the second time and Councilman Wolf moved that the rules be further suspended and the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes : Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and Noes Wolf : None Absent: Councilman Alford The ordinance was then read the third time and Councilman Wolf moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes : Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and Wolf Noes : None Absent: Councilman Alford Thereupon, the Mayor declared that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Wolf offered the following resolution, and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, in Volume 333, page 461, of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, there appears a map or plat of a subdivision of land known as Laurel Heights, a subdivision of a portion of the Daniel J. Gilbert Survey within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas; and WHEREAS, upon said map or plat there appear various streets and alleys, one of which alleys herein referred to is 20 feet in width, and being the alley one-half block north of, and parallel to, Meredith Street, and extending from Matthews Drive to Rockmoor Avenue; and WHEREAS, the owners of all the property abutting said alley from a point 200 feet east of Matthews Drive easterly to Rockmoor Avenue have requested the City Council of the City of Austin to close said alley; and WHEREAS, said request has been reviewed and considered by the City Council of the City of Austin; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT that certain alley 20 feet in width which is one-half block north of, and parallel to, Meredith Street, and extending from a point 200 feet east of Matthews Drive easterly to Rockmoor Avenue, as referred to above, be closed and vacated, except the City of Austin hereby retains utility easement rights in, upon, and across said alley. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Thornberry, and Wolf Noes: None Present but not voting: Mayor Miller Absent: Councilman Alford Councilman Bartholomew offered the following resolution, and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 568 568 WHEREAS, Texas Public Service Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Texas Public Service Company be, and the same is hereby, permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A gas main in WEST FORTY-NINTH STREET from a point 120 feet east of Woodrow Avenue easterly 143 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet south of, and parallel to, the north property line of said West 49th Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (2) A gas main in FAIRMOUNT AVENUE from a point 138 feet east of Kenwood Avenue easterly 30 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet south of, and parallel to, the north property line of said Fairmount Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 20 feet. (3) A gas main in GAULT STREET from Stobaugh Street to Taulbee Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet west of, and parallel to, the east property line of said Gault Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (4) A gas main in TAULBEE STREET from Gault Street easterly 387 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet south of, and parallel to, the north property line of said Taulbee Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. The Texas Public Service Company is hereby put upon notice that the City of Austin does not guarantee that the space assigned above is clear from other underground utilities, but is based upon the best records we have at hand, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depths may not be required at special points. When the Texas Public Service Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignments, they shall apply to the City Public Works Department not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Texas Public Service Company is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 569 569 : And that whenever pavement is cut in the vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches. That the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said mains have been laid, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager, and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchise granted to said Company by the City of Austin. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and Wolf Noes: None Absent: Councilman Alford Councilman Bartholomew offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Drs. P. C. McInnis, J. D. Lesley, H. O. Lewis, and F.C.Lewis have made application in writing for permission to operate a chiropractor's office and clinic for human beings only, on Lot 1 and west 46 feet of Lot 2, Block 78, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, the same's being on the north side of West 7th Street and locally known as 608 West 7th Street, and is located in a "B" Residence District, which requires a special permit from the City Council; and WHEREAS, this application has been considered and approved by the City Council of the City of Austin; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT permission for the operation and maintenance of a chiropractor's office and clinic for human beings only be granted to Drs. P. C. McInnis, J. D. Lesley, H. O. Lewis, and F. C. Lewis, with the following conditions: (1) That this clinic be used in the general practice of chiropractics and that no mental or psychiatric patients be housed in such clinic; (2) That all setback regulations required in this zone, and all building code provisions be complied with in the operation and maintenance of such building. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and Wolf Noes: None Absent: Councilman Alford \ Councilman Thornberry offered the following resolution, and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) 510 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 570 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the construction and maintenance of a loading platform in the sidewalk area on the south side of East 4th Street and west of Trinity Street, adjoining property which is owned by the Capitol Paper Stock Company, the same being designated as Lots 7, 8, and 9, Block 32, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, locally known as 309 East 4th Street, and hereby authorizes the Capitol Paper Stock Company to construct and maintain said loading platform, subject to the same's being constructed in compliance with all the ordinances relating thereto, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue a building permit for the construction of this loading platform after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution, and said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted subject to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of the proper police, traffic and fire regulations, and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Capitol Paper Stock Company has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse, to perform any such conditions, regulations, and ordinances (Recommendations attached) "Austin, Texas July 25, 1946 Mr. Guiton Morgan City Manager Austin, Texas Dear Sir: We, the undersigned, have considered the application of the Capitol Paper Stock Company of Austin, Texas, for permission to construct and maintain a loading platform in the sidewalk area on the south side of East 4th Street and west of Trinity Street, adjoining Lots 7, 8, snf 9, Block 32, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, locally known as 309 East 4th Street, and we hereby advise that the following conditions exist: The property upon which this warehouse is located is designated as "C-2" Commercial District, as shown upon the zoning maps of the City of Austin. This neighborhood is essentially a warehouse district in which a number of warehouses now exist with loading platforms extending out over the sidewalk area. We recommend that the Capitol Paper Stock Company be granted permission to construct and maintain said loading platform on the sidewalk area on the south side of East 4th Street and west of Trinity Street, subject to the fol lowing conditions: That the proposed loading platform be constructed of concrete and provided with steps and hand rails at each end to permit pedestrians passing through this area and in accordance with the plans on file in the Building Inspector's office and that all grades and lines for the curb in front of this property be constructed in accordance with the lines, grades and 591 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 571 specifications established by the Department of Public Works and having the approval of the Director of Public Works. Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) J. E. Motheral Director of Public Works 11 J. C. Eckert Building Inspector. 1 Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and Wolf Noes : None Absent: Councilman Alford The following report of the Board of Adjustment on the application of S. G. GARRETT for a change in zoning was received and ordered filed: "Austin, Texas July 24, 1946 Honorable Mayor and City Council Austin, Texas Gentlemen: The following is a copy of a resolution which was passed by the Board of Adjustment at a meeting on July 23, 1946: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin, pursuant to the terms of Section 31 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Austin, has referred to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for its consideration a petition of S. G. Garrett requesting a change in the Use designation of the following property: A portion of Sunny Ridge Addition and the Lewis Hancock Tract at the northeast corner of the intersection of Red River Street and East 32nd Street, having a frontage on Red River Street of 175 feet and abutting on East 32nd Street a distance of 150 feet, from "B" Residence District to "C" Commercial District; and WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment held a hearing on this application at a meeting on July 23, 1946, at which the applicant appeared and plead his case; and WHEREAS, at the hearing the applicant appeared accompanied by Mr. Lomis Slaughter, prospective purchaser of the above described property, and presented their reasons for requesting this change, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 572 572 which was to make it possible for the erection of a grocery store with certain parking facilities to be operated by Mr.Lomis Slaughter, and presented a letter of a distant resident approving this change, which is attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the applicant further affirmed that he had purchased 22 acres of land, of which the above property is a portion, and that he had sold a strip 125 feet wide along the eastern border of the tract to the Concordia Lutheran College and a certain portion along the northern border of the tract to a Church and that the remainder of the property would be subdivided into lots for the construction of residences, of which he, the applicant, would occupy two lots upon which to erect his own home; and WHEREAS, at this hearing a number of property owners in the immediate vicinity of this property appeared and protested this change and presented a written petition reciting eleven reasons why this change was not desirable and signed by thirty-six property owners and residents, which is attached hereto, and a letter by the owner of proper- ty immediately opposite this location, which is also attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the protestants present based their opposition to this change on the premise that there was no need for a commercial zone for a grocery store at this location and on the additional hazard to traffic which would be caused thereby, and to the fact that this area was predominantly a high class residential area and rapidly developing as such and homes have been built under the belief that the residential character of this area would be preserved and insured by the Zoning Ordinance and that the values of their property would be maintained for such purposes; and WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment carefully considered all of the pleadings for and against this change and considered. this change in the light of existing conditions in the neighborhood, the present zoning of the surrounding area, the trend of development with respect to present and future land use, the present and future traffic conditions at this location, the relation of this property to existing commercial and community facilities, and otherwise in the light of fundamental zoning principles and its relation to a comprehensive plan of civic development; and WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment deemed that no public necessity or convenience had been shown nor any demand on the part of the neighborhood had been indicated as to the need for a grocery store at this location, but, on the contrary, that the signed petition indicates the opposite which would not justify this change; therefore, , BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: THAT this change in the Use designation of the above described property be not recommended to the City Council for the following reasons: 1. That the application is for a single lot for a single use and CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 573 573 would, therefore, constitute a spot zone for the benefit of a single owner, which type of zoning has been consistently declared by the courts of the land to be illegal. 2. That the petition signed by such a large number of residents in the immediate vicinity of this property clearly indicates that there is no general public demand for this change, nor is it related to the general welfare of the neighborhood. , 3. That the Zoning Maps of the City of Austin show this property to be located in a "B" Residence District, which extends from Red River Street to East Avenue on both sides of 32nd Street, and that all the property to the west of Red River Street on both sides of East 32nd Street is located in an "A" Residence District as far as Duval Street and further show that there is a Community Center at the intersection of Duval Street and San Jacinto Boulevard fully developed, and also at the intersection of Manor Road and East Avenue fully developed, and an undeveloped Community Center at 41st Street and East Avenue, and that the owner and purchaser and the public has had notice of this fact and property has been acquired and homes built on the belief that this property would remain as now zoned. 4. That the surrounding property owners in the existing "A" and "B" Residential Districts have certain rights, interests, and guarantees in the classification of their property and in the enjoyment of the same until such time as the general growth and expan- sion of the City materially changes the conditions governing the desirable use of these properties and until the exhaustion of present commercial districts tends toward an inevitable expansion of the present commercial zones of the City. 5. That the existing heavy traffic on Red River Street and the increasing traffic due to occur on East 32nd Street when the same is paved and connected to the Inter-regional Highway on East Avenue will be increased by the establishment of a commercial zone at this corner and thus increase the traffic hazards already existing at this intersection, partly due to the fact that East 32nd Street rises at a considerable grade toward the east and any building on the corners would create a further increase in traffic hazards by establishing a blind corner. 6. That the area proposed to be changed is in no sense a Community Center under the accepted conception of such a zone, as only one use will be made thereof which would create a monopoly of this use by a single owner. 7. That the location of a grocery store would adversely affect the value and residential desirability of the surrounding property due to the usual evils attendant upon the operation of such a business in a confined area. 8. That the denial of this application is not confiscatory or creates unnecessary hardship upon the owner or deprive him of the use of the property inasmuch as it can still be used for residence purposes including multi-family dwellings. 574 574 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Respectfully submitted, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT By (Sgd) H. F. Kuehne Chairman. 11 Councilman Wolf then moved that a public hearing on the application of the said S. G. Garrett for a change in zoning of his property from "B" Residence to "C" Commercial be called for THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, at 11:00 A. M. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and Wolf Noes: None Absent: Councilman Alford The following applications for private boat licenses, duly approved by the Lake Austin Navigation Board, were submitted: Harry H. Ulit, 601 East 15th Street, Outboard, 1938 Model, Johnson, 5-passenger; North Millican, Box 964, Inboard, Penn-Yan, 1944 Model, 6-passenger; E. A. Boynton, 700 West 6th Street, Outboard, Penn-Yan, 1946 Model, 3-passenger. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the applications be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and Wolf Noes: None Absent: Councilman Alford The application of the STARLIGHT CAFE, 405 East Ist Street, by owners, Mrs. H. G. Norton and Mrs. S. R. Johnson, for a Wine and Beer License, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Wolf moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Wolf Ayes: Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and Noes: None Absent: Councilman Alford The application of the CASA BLANCE CAFE, 307 East 6th Street, by owner, Caandelaria Rodriquez, duly approved by the City Manager, for a Wine and Beer License, was submitted. Councilman Wolf moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Wolf Ayes: Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and Noes: None Absent: Councilman Alford The application of RAY T. STEVENS, 300 Congress Avenue, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 1941 Model Fordor Sedan, Ford, Engine No. 6096879, State License No. FU-6989, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Wolf moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the : CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 575 575 following vote: Ayes: Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and Wolf Noes: None Absent: Councilman Alford The application of SHERLEY GREGG FOWLER, Colored, 1150 Salina Street, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 1937 Model Ford Sedan, Motor No. 183617069, State License No. FX-9060, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Wolf moved that the application be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and. Wolf Noes: None Absent: Councilman Alford The application of D. F. SAMUEL, 308 West Monroe Street, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 1946 Model Chevrolet, Motor No. DAA54961, State License No. 2870, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Wolf moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and Wolf Noes: None Absent: Councilman Alford The application of T. B. TAYLOR, 217 West 8th Street, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 1939 Model 4-door Sedan, Motor No. D-11-166761, State License No. FU-9908, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Wolf moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and Wolf Noes: None Absent: Councilman Alford The application of ANDREW SCONCI, 303 Park Lane, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 4-door Chevrolet Sedan, Engine No. 437708, State License No. FU-9087, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Wolf moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and Noes: Wolf None Absent: Councilman Alford The application of DELMO O. PATTERSON, 301 East 7th Street, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 4-door Lincoln Zephyr, 1940 Model, Motor No.N-86414, State License No. 2764, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Wolf Ayes: Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and Noes: None Absent: Councilman Alford The application of JAMES EDGAR WICKS, Colored, 1906 Cornell Street, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 1937 Model, Chevrolet Coach, Motor No.469506 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 576 576 State License No. FX-5932, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and Wolf Noes: None Absent: Councilman Alford The application of DAVID HOUSTON, Colored, 1173 Navasota Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Thornberry moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and Wolf Noes: None Absent: Councilman Alford The application of James David Cluck, 2919 Shannon Road, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Thornberry moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Wolf Ayes: Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and Noes: None Absent: Councilman Alford The application of ROBERT ELMER JOHNSON, 400 Pedernales Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Thornberry moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and Wolf Noes: None Absent: Councilman Alford The application of JAMES EDGAR WICKS, Colored, 1906 Cornell Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Thornberry moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and Wolf Noes: None Absent: Councilman Alford The application of RAY T. STEVENS, 300 Congress Avenue, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Thornberry moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and Wolf Noes: None Absent: Councilman Alford The application of DAN M. BREWER, 2410 Santa Rita Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Thornberry moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the 577 577 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS following vote: Ayes: Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and Wolf Noes: None Absent: Councilman Alford The application of ROSS PEROT HOFFMAN, 1010 West 24th Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted, Councilman Wolf moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and Wolf Noes: None Absent: Councilman Alford The application of ROY VALDEZ, 2501 East 9th Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Wolf moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and Noes: None Absent: Councilman Alford Wolf The application of ROBERT DURWOOD GRIFFIN, 1806 Willow Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Wolf moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and Wolf Noes: None Absent: Councilman Alford The application of WILLIAM CORWIN, 500 West 6th Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Wolf moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Wolf Ayes: Councilman Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, Councilmen Thornberry and Noes: None Absent: Councilman Alford There being no further business, upon motion of Councilmen Thornberry, the meeting was recessed at 1:00 P. M., subject to call of the Mayor. Jom Milla. Approve Attest: Hallian Mo Dellan City Clerk MAYOR AFTERNOON SESSION: 518 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 578 July 25, 1946 4:30 Ρ.Μ. The Council met, with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call. Present : Mayor Miller and Councilman Thornberry - 2 Absent : Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, and Wolf - 3 The meeting was called to hear protests of property owners in the vicinity of the proposed trailer camp to be located on property on the north side of Barton Springs Road, owned by Sam J. Hage and M. K. Hage, Jr., for which a change in zoning to "C" Commercial District was authorized at the last regular meeting. A quorum not being present, the Mayor thereupon announced that notwithstanding a discussion of the matter would be had at this time, pending any formal action of the Council. The following persons then appeared and were heard in opposition to said trailer camp: Mrs. Mary Tupy; C. W. Lanier; Walter Burdett; R. T. Spaw and wife; W. E. Backus; and Mrs. J. T. Cloer, representing her mother, Mrs. C. F. Dyes all of said protestants declaring that a trailer camp on the property in question would create insanitary conditions, and would greatly deteriorate the value of their property as residential. The proponents of the zoning change, Sam J. Hage, M. K. Hage, Jr., and C. A. Schueler, were also present and presented their side of the matter, declaring that said trailer camp would be a very high class one, with the most modern equipment for all sanitary regulations. Following the discussion, it was the sense of the Council present that publication of notice of re-hearing on the change in zoning of the property in question authorized at the morning session be held in abeyance until the matter could be further discussed with the absent Councilmen. The meeting was then recessed. ATTEST: Hallia Mi Hella City Clerk A Jom Milla. APPROVED MAYOR