CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS = MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting April 23, 1953 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 306 306 The meeting was called to order with Mayor Drake presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Absent: None Present also: W. E. Seaholm, City Manager; W. T. Williams, Jr., City Attorney; C. G. Levander, Director of Public Works. Councilman Johnson moved that the Minutes of the previous meeting be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None MRS. MINNIE RAINEY, Redwood Street, stated there were five families on this street that did not have any water. She listed Mrs. Isabel Harris, Mrs. Caldwell Smith, and others. They were supposed to deposit $25.00, and she did, but it was so long, she got her money back, but they were willing to deposit their $25.00 The City Manager stated he would look into the matter. The City Manager reported the MR. WADE, of WADE, BARTON AND MARSH, would make a study of the Austin Transit Company report at an amount not to exceed $150.00. Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be instructed to request the auditor to examine and evaluate the report of the Austin Transit Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: Councilman Johnson CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 307 307 Judge James W. McClendon presented the following resolution from the Board of Directors of the Texas Fine Arts Association: "The following resolution was unanimously passed at the Annual Meeting held on Friday, April 17, 1953. "WHEREAS, the primary objective of your Committee was to assist in beautifying the grounds of Laguna Gloria, but there being no funds available to develop such beautification program, and "WHEREAS, the City offered to improve the grounds in a manner and on conditions suitable to the Committee, and "WHEREAS, it was considered by you committee that as compensation for the development, the City be permitted to build a boat ramp for the use of the public, and "WHEREAS, there resulted no agreement between the Texas Fine Arts Association and the City in this regard, and "WHEREAS, the City without authority from your committee or the Texas Fine Arts Association did perform certain work on the property, including the building of a boat ramp, and "WHEREAS, the City performed a small portion of such work because it was under the impression that the Texas Fine Arts Association would agree to some such development, and because of the impending necessity that Lake Austin be refilled very soon after having been lowered for the purpose of building facilities for supplying additional water for the citizens of Austin, and "WHEREAS, the City in performing such work did pile dirt taken from the bed of the lake and also built roadways on the property of the Texas Fine Arts Association, which has changed the natural condition of the property, and made it impossible to return the property to its previous natural conditionand since a substantial group of the membership disapproved of this condition of the property as a result of the City's actions, and "WHEREAS, the Committee finds that the Texas Fine Arts Association does not wish to permit the boat ramp for the use of the public on its property, "NOW, THEREFORE, Your Committee in the spirit of harmony and for the purpose of cementing a closer relationship between its membership recommends that the City be requested: (1) to level off such dirt and to cover the ramp and roadway with dirt; (2) to clean up the lake front of the LagunaGloria property by removing the brush and undergrowth therefrom, and; (3) to rebuild an adequate fence between the street and the property of the Texas Fine Arts Association, and (4) to remit the fees for the use of the Coliseum for Texas Fine Arts Festival. The latter recommendation is deemed appropriate because the City by going on and working on the organization's property destroyed some of its natural beauty. "It is felt that the City should carry out the recommendations of your Committee which will compensate at least in some measure to the Association for the damages incurred. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 308 308 "The Texas Fine Arts Association has hundreds of members in Austin and hundreds throughout the State whos e objectives have been outlined as follows: "(1) The preservation of Elisabet Ney Museum and the collection of artsobjects therein, situated in Austin, Texas. "(2) The maintenance and endowment of the Clara Driscoll Art Gallery, known as "Laguna Gloria" situated in Austin, Texas "(3) The promotion of state-wide interest in Art in Texas. "(4) To encourage and cooperate in the development of the artistic program of all organizations that have as their objective the development of art and beautification of the State of Texas. "Since these objectives are entirely in accord with your committee's recommended requests of the City, it is felt and hoped that the City will enthusiastically carry out our recommendations. "Since the Texas Fine Arts Association actively works with Austin youth and adults in the development of art in all its forms, the City should assist the Association in any and all possible ways to continue its growth, and its services to the people of Austin and Texas. "It is further recommended that the following members be added to your Committee to assist in carrying out the foregoing recommendations: Judge James W. McClendon Mrs. Henry Kluge Mrs. Frank Davol Respectfully submitted (Sgd) Max Starchke Fred Morse Charles Granger J. M. Odom Mrs. Burford Weller" "A true copy I certify. (Sgd) Ruth Kluge Secretary Pro-Tempore" Judge James W. McClendon read the following letter: "Austin, Texas March 24, 1953 "Mr. Walter Seaholm City Manager City of Austin Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Seaholm: "We have a committee considering your proposal for the boat landing ramp at Laguna Gloria. This committee has not taken action or made any recommendations to the Texas Fine Arts Association Board of Directors concerning this proposal. 309 309 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "I have been informed that the City has commenced work to develop the property of the Association and that same has been started without any authorization by the Texas Fine Arts Association. Therefore, of course, any development is wholly the responsibility of the City. "Very truly yours, (Sgd) T. J. Hemphill President" Councilman MacCorkle inquired about the restrictions in the deed to the Association, and Judge McClendon readparts of the deed. The Mayor stated he had not had too much time to go over the Resolution. Councilman Long suggested the City Manager and City Attorney study this and report back next week. MR. CONRAD FATH, along with MR. BILLY DISCH and PAUL GREGORY, asked the City to provide a boat landing site somewhere even if it had to condemn some property. He stated there was no place near in whereby one could launch a boat. He suggested a site between the Dam and the Police Boat dock that could be made into a launching place, and till have room for a little park; another site at 34th Street where it comes down to the lake; and if the City plans a road from Scenic Drive to Taylor Slough, a site at the embankment might be made. He was interested in something being provided right away, as there were 3000 boat owners that had no way to get into the lake. He offered to be of assistance in any way. Councilman Long inquired about the property on the side of the low-water bridge, stating in 1940 plans had been made to develop that into a park and boat launching place. MR. FATH stated that location was fine, but the average car pulling a trailer would have an awful time getting up the hill. The Council received notice from the City Manager that the following applications for change of zoning had been referred to the Plan Commission: DAN W. WOMACK, SR. 2700-2709 Goodwin Avenue or 3503 Webberville Road. From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial AUSTIN REAL ESTATE BOARD (By Bob Gorham) 411 W. 15th To From "B" Residence "C" Commercial The Council received a letter from the ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT requesting that the Council fill the Macancy created by the resignation of V. D. SYLVESTER. This matter was held over to be placed on the agenda on April 30th. The City Manager reported that the men in the Sanitation Department were back on their routes, and the general feeling was good. He stated with extra hours, they would catch up on their work. The Foreman had been transferred. 310 310 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Long inquired about the survey on Televisions saying people were under the impression it was for taxing purposes. The City Manager stated the survey was made to get the locations of the TV sets so the electrical service could be adjusted to take care of the service. He explained it was just a matter of locating areas with the view of improving the load. Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Annie I. Maxwell and Mrs. Evelyn Maxwell Harris have made application in writing for permission to operate doctor's offices and clinics for human beings only on Lots 11 and 12, Outlot 51, Division Din the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, the same being on the west side of Seton Avenue and locally known as 2512-25124 and 2514-2514½ Seton Avenue, 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 theCity 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 these doctor's offices and clinics for human beings only be granted to Annie I. Maxwell and Mrs. Evelyn Maxwell Harris with the following conditions: 1. That this clinic be used in the general practice of medicine, and that no mental or psychiatric patients be housed in such clinic. 2. That all regulations required in this zone and all building code provisions be complied with in the operation and maintenance of such building. The motion, secaded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Southern Union Gas 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 Southern Union Gas Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 311 311 (1) A gas main in MANSELL AVENUE, from a point 10 feet south of Delores Avenue southerly 112 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said MANSELL AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (2) A gas main in CHICON STREET, from a point 80 feet south of East 19th Street southerly 69 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be ll feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said CHICON STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (3) A gas main in ULLRICH AVENUE, from a point 147 feet west of Arroyo Seca easterly 89 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said ULLRICH AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (4) A gas main in McCARTY LANE, from Ullrich Avenue southerly 398 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said MCCARTY LANE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (5) A gas main in STRASS DRIVE, from a point 90 feet north of West 50th Street to Hancock Drive, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said STRASS DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (6) A gas main in HANCOCK DRIVE, from Strass Drive westerly 476 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said HANCOCK DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (7) A gas mainiin TURNABOUT LANE, from Hancock Drive northerly 945 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said TURNABOUT LANE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 312 312 (8) A gas main in WEST 40TH STREET, from a point 149 feet west of Rosedale Avenue westerly 40 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said WEST 40TH STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (9) A gas main in O'DELL STREET, from a point 313 feet east of Guadalupe Street easterly 403 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said O'DELL STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (10) A gas main in SOL WILSON AVENUE, from Euneva Street easterly 97 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said SOL WILSON AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. The Southern Union Gas 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 Southern Union Gas 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 Department of Public Works not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Southern Union Gas Company if 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. 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 franchises granted to said company by the City of Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Lewis Hamilton is the Contractor for the erection of a building CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 313 313 located at 1902 South Congress Avenue and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street working space abutting Lot 2, Block 35, Swisher Addition in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the erection of the building, such space to be used in the work and for the storage of materials therefor; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. THAT space for the uses hereinabove enumerated be granted to said Lewis Hamilton, the boundary of which is described as follows: Street Working Space Beginning at the northeast corner of the above described property; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of South Congress Avenue to a point 5 feet west of the west curb line; thence in a southerly direction and parallel to the centerline of South Congress Avenue approximately 49 feet; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of South Congress Avenue to the southeast corner of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Lewis Hamilton, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1). That the Contractor shall erect within the above described working space a solid fence built of not less than one-inch material and at least 8 feet in height (or extending from the sidewalk to the underside of the present awning) substantially braced and anchored and to maintain same in good condition at all times while the work is in progress. The Contractor will be per- mitted to put a door in the barricade that will either open in or slide parallel to the barricades, and at all times that material is being delivered or taken away from the building, a watchman shall be provided to warn pedestrians of approaching danger. (2). That "NO PARKING" signs shall be place on the street side of the barricades. (3). That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (4). That provisions shall be made for the normal flow of all storm waters in the gutter and the Contractor will be responsible for any damage done due to obstruction of any such storm water. (5). That the Contractor shall place on the outside corners of any walkway, barricades or obstructions, red lights during all periods of darkness and provide lighting system for all tunnels. (6). That the Contractor shall remove all fences, barricades, loose materials and other obstructions on the sidewalk and street immediately after the necessity for their existence on said sidewalk or street has ceased, such time to be determined by the City Manager, and in any event all such sidewalk, barricades, materials, equipment and other obstructions shall be removed not later than August 15, 1953. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 314 314 (7). That the City reserves the right to revoke at any time any and all the privileges herein granted or to require the erection or installation of additional barriers or safeguards if the conditions demand it. (8). That the use and enjoyment of the spaces herein granted shall not be exclusive as against public needs, and the City, in making such grant reserves the right to enter and occupy any part or all of said space any time with its public utilities, or for other necessary public purposes. (9). That any public utility, or public or private property, disturbed or injured as a result of any of the activities necessary for the completion of the construction work for said building projects, whether done by the Contractor, City forces, or public utilities, shall be replaced or repaired at the Contractor's expense. (10). That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), which shall protect, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Austin from any claims or damages to any person or property that may accrue to or be brought by any person by reason of the exercise or abuse of the privileges granted the Contractor by the City of Austin and shall guarantee the replacement of all sidewalks, pavement and all other public property and public utilities disturbed or removed during the construction work and shall further guarantee the construction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following certificate from the City Tax Assessor and Collector: "TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: "I certify that the tax assessments for the property hereinafter described in the name of F. A. Kasparek are incorrect for the following reasons: "A reinspection of the premises revealed errors in facts and judgement based on the following structural features discovered: 1) Approximately 75 percent "used materials", 2) Foundation settling causing paper and sheetrock to crack, 3) Framing spaced 24" on center, 4) Walls, ceilings, floor joists and rafters set 24" on center, 5) Inside walls covered with 1/2" sheet rock and paper, 6) Yellow pine floors, 7) Plumbing stack outside of wall, 8) Poor workmanship. "I recommend that I be authorized to adjust the assessed valuation on such property as follows: DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE YEAR 1948 Improvements on Lot 10, Block 1, 1949 Barton Springs Park, Plat 109, 2,040 1,610 *(Blåg. #1) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1951 -and- Item 25-3, known as 1500 Dexter Street 1952 120 315 315 160 **(Bldg. #2) * - Change residence unit from $3.55 square foot to $2.75 square foot; open porch, $0.50 per square foot, less 15% for used materials and added conditions. ** - Change unit on garage from $.60 square foot to $.85 square foot less 15% for materials and conditions. "(Sgd) T. B. Marshall City Tax Assessor and Collector" Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Tax Assessor and Collector has made a special investigation of the tax assessments hereinafter set forth in the name of F. Α. Kasparek, and has found the same to be erroneous for the reasons stated in his certificate delivered to the City Council and filed with the City Clerk, and WHEREAS, in such certificate the City Tax Assessor and Collector has recommended the adjustments, Now Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the following tax assessments for the year shown be, and the same are, hereby adjusted and corrected to fix the assessed values therein as indicated. YEAR 1948, 1949, 1951, and 1952. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE Improvements on Lot 10, Block 1, Barton Springs Park, Plat. 109 Item 25-3, known as - 1500 Dexter Street * ** - 2,040 120 1,610 *(Bldg. #1) 160 **(Bldg. $2) - Change residence unit from $3.55 square foot to $2.75 square foot; open porch, $.50 per square foot, less 15% for used materials and added conditions. Change unit on garage from $.60 square foot to $.85 square foot less 15% for materials and conditions. And the City Tax Assessor and Collector is authorized and directed to make such changes in the tax rolls. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 316 316 Mayor Drake introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF SAME; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY," WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN MAY 6, 1937, AND IS RECORDED IN BOOK "K", PAGES 159-179, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN BY AMENDING SECTION 12(b) OF ARTICLE III RELATING TO STOP SIGN LOCATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Drake introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF SAME, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY," WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, MAY 6, 1937, AND IS RECORDED IN BOOK "K", PAGES 159-179, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION 24(c) OF ARTICLE IV RELATING TO BUS STOP ZONES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 317 317 The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. Pursuant to published notice thereof, public hearings were held on the following zoning applications: DR. A. H. NEIGHBORS, SR. 4901-4909 East 5th St. From "A" Residence To "D" Industrial RECOMMENDED By the Plan Commission No opposition appeared. The Mayor asked those who favored upholding the recommendation of the Plan Commission and granting the change to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted, and that the ordinance would be drawn next week. FEHR & GRANGER 407 East 15th Street From "B" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Plan Commission. No opposition appeared. The Mayor asked those who favored upholding the recommendation of the Plan Commission and granting the change to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 318 318 Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted, and that the ordinance would be drawn next week. R. G. WALKER 1109A-1115A Shady Lane From "A" Residence To "D" Industrial RECOMMENDED by the Plan Commission. The Mayor asked that those Mr. Walker was present. No opposition appeared. who favored upholding the recommendation of the Plan Commission and granting the change to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". lowing vote: Ayes: Roll call showed the fol- Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted, and that the ordinance would be drawn next week. A. VAN SMITH 2703 Sol Wilson Avenue From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial NOT RECOMMENDED by the Plan Commission A. Van Smith was present. He wanted to improve the building to meet the health standards as recommended by the health inspector; but it being a non-conforming use he could not get the permit. No action was taken on this applica- tion by the Council at this time, as the members wanted to make apersonal inspection of the property. ROBERT VAN ZANDT 3505 E. 12th St. From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Plan Commission Mr. Robert Van Zandt was present. The property was vacant now; in fact the whole area was scarcely developed. No action was taken by the Council on this application, as the members wanted to make a personal inspection of the property 319 319 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The Council set the following applications for change of zoning for public hearing at 10:00 A.M., Monday, May 11, 1953: A. H. VISCARDI JOE CROW P.S.CRAWFORD & DELMA SPELL M.H.CROCKETT, JR. D. B. BARROW EAST END LUMBER CO. V. E. GROVE A tract of land on the south- west corner of West Ave. and West 16th Street....locally known as 1510 West Avenue in the City of Austin, Texas. From "A" Residence To "B" Residence From "A" Residence "D" Industrial The e. 140 of a 61 acre tract....fronting approximately To 1875 on the west side of Bur- net Road, locally known as the 7900, 8000, 8100 and 8200 blocks of Burnet Road. Lot 4 and the west 61' of Lot 2, Banister Heights Addition, locally known as 1308 & 1402- 1406 Fort View Road in the City of Austin. 11.48 acres (out of a 21.50 acre tract)...beginning at the northwest corner of Lot 10, Duval Heights; thence easterly along the south line of State Highway 20, 2009.671; thence S. 6° 38'W.300'; thence N.83° 32 W. to the north line of Duval Heights; thence along said north line to the point of beginning; locally known as 1000 and 1100 blocks of Texas State Highway No.20, in the City of Austin. 1.13 acres....fronting 361.49 on E. 7th, locally known as 4904-5004 E. 7th Street in the City of Austin. Lots 14, 15, 16 & 17, Blk.A, Spillar & Greenwood. Addn., locally known as 1134-1138 Airport Blvd., in the City of Austin. (a) a .585 acre tract of land....locally known as 110- 112 Bastrop Highway in the City of Austin From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial From "A" Residence "C" Commercial To From "A" Residence "D" Industrial To From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial (b) a 1.2 acre tract of land ....locally known as 100-200 From "A" Residence To "B" Commercial J.E.RICKS & JACK C. ADAMS, F.J.SCHNITZER J. L. TEAGUE 320 320 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Montopolis Drive Lots 8 & 9, Blk.A, North Plains Addn, locally known as 7923-7925 Burnet Rd.,in the City of Austin. From "A" Residence To "C-2" Commercial Lot 15, Blk. 3, Hyde Park Annex, locally known as 4501 Speedway From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial DER E.T. & F. RALPH SCHNEL- Lot 6, Blk. 1, Outlot 4, Div. A, locally known as 1411 E. 7th Street, in the City of Austin DELWOOD DEV. CO., INC. (By Hunter Schieffer) Lots 1,2,3,4 and 5, Blk. G, and Lots 19,20,& 21, Blk. F, Delwood 4, local- ly known as 5415-5523 Cam- eron Rd., and 1200-1214 and From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial 1217 Corona Drive, in the City of Austin, Texas DR. A. H. NEIGHBORS, SR. A rectangular shaped tract From "A" Residence "D" Industrial ....beginning at a point on To the east line of Spencer Lane 100 south of the south property line of E. 5th St. and running southerly 40' on Spencer Lane & having a depth of 139.69', locally known as 417 Spencer Lane, in the City of Austin. M. K. HAGE, JR. Lots 17 and 18, Blk. 2, R. From "B" Residence Niles Graham Add'n., locallyTo "C" Commercial known as 1700 & 1702 W. 5th St. MR. B.E.MILBURN (Consideration of his complete file with change of Height & Area) NE & SE corners East 7th & Springdale Rd. From "A" Residence To "D" Industrial The Council set the following applications for change of zoning for public hearing at 10:00 A.M., May 13, 1953: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 321 321 J. N. YOUNGQUIST, JACK COX, H.H. FASKE C. B. HAHN SAM LANE JOE CROW WATT SCHIEFFER Lots 8,9,10, & 11, Blk. 1, Outlot 29, Div. "C", Univ. Park, locally known as 3401-3407 East Avenue The north 64.27' of the east 69.28 of Blk. 3, Outlot 21, Div. "C", Plain- view Egts.,locally known as 3708 East Avenue Lots 9,10,11,12,13 & 14, F. Haster Subdivision locally known as 1028-38 E. 53rd St., in the City of Austin. (a) A rectangular tract of land, bounded on the east by the west line of Interregional Hgy for 200', the north by Capitol Drive & a prolongation thereof for 1100', and the south by the City limit line, lo- cally known as the 8900 Blk. of the Interregional Hgy., in the City of Austin. From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial From "A" Residence To "D" Industrial (b) A tract of land, bounded on the west by the e.line of Interregional for 2100', the north by Romberg Lane for 110', and on the east and south by the City Limit line, locally known as the 8900- 9400 Blks of the Interregion- al Highway in the City of Austin. Lots 5 & 6, & w.17' more or From "A" Residenceless, of Lots 1,2,3,& 4,Blk.To 9 & w.157.88' of Lot 1,Blk. 10, Resubdivision of north 1/2 ofBlk. 9, & w.1/2 of Blk.10, locally known as 3908-14 & 4000 East Avenue and 1013,1015 & 1016 E. 40th St. "C" Commercial CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 322 322 FREDERICK EBY, JR. JOHANNES BOHN, MRS. S. R. LAGRONE, MRS. MINNIE ROEMER NORMAN L. LARSON WATT SCHIEFFER, Lot 10 & W. 8' of Lot 5, Block 1, Outlot 28, Div. C, Fellman Hgts., locally known as 2803 Cole Street and 2800 East Avenue A tract of land out of Lots 5 & 6, in the subdivision of the north 1/2 of Outlot 23, Div. "C"....locally known as the 800-1000 blocks E. 30th St., City of Austin. and A tract of land out of Lot 5, of the north 1/2 of Outlot 23, Div. "C"....locally known as 3008 E. Avenue. and A tract of land out of Lot 5 in the north 1/2 of Outlot 23, Div. "C"....locally known as 3006 East Avenue The West 2 3/4 acres, more or less fronting 418.1' on the east line of Interregional Highway and 300' on the north line of Atkinson Road of a 8.05 acre tract....locally known as the 800 block Atkinson Road and the 6900 block Inter- regional Highway in the City of Austin. From "B" Residence To "C" Commercial From "B" Residence To "C" Commercial From "A" Residence To "D" Industrial A 3.88 acre tract of land, part From "A" Residence of Blk. 41, Duval Hgts., and a To .26 acre tract of land part of Blk. 42, Duval Hgts....; and two tracts of land out of a 90 acre tract...., less those por- tions of said tracts included in the right-of-way of Inter. Hgy., and in the subdivisions known as Northvale Section 1 and Northvale Sc. 3; all of the above property described being located on both sides of the Interre- gional Hgy., between E. 53rd St. and Reinli St., locally known as the 5300-5700 blocks of the Inter- regional Highway in the City of Austin. "C" Commercial CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 323 323 LEMUEL SCARBROUGH ΚΕΝΝΕΤΗ Ε. DAVIS MACE B. THURMAN, JR., J.T.HEWLETT, R. L. RHODES ANDREW H. VISCARDI & MAX BACHOFEN All of a strip of land.... situated between Interre- gional Highway and a line 500' east thereof and extend- ing from Atkinson Road to State Highway 20, except the west 200' thereof, the west line of which terminates at the northwest corner of a .211 acre tract of land owned by Frank Glauninger, and except the said .211 acre tract, lo- cally known as the rear portion of the 6200-6800 blocks, Inter- regional Highway, in the City of Austin. From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial A triangular shaped tract of land containing approximately 158 acrescout of Lot 25, Duval Hgts. fronting 256' on the west line of Interregional Hgy. and 113.02 on north line of Reinli Street, locally known as the 5800 blk. Interregional Hgy. and 918 Reinli Street, respectively in the City of Austin. From "A" Residence "C" Commercial A triangular shaped tract of land out of Lot 42, Duval Hgts., To containing approximately 1.983 acres fronting 742.26 on the east line of Interregional Hgy., and 275.37' on the south line of Reinli Street, locally known as 5600 and 5700 blocks of In- terregional Highway and 1001-03- 05 Reinli Street, respectively, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas. A tract of land containing 1/3 From "A" Residence of an acre, more or less,.... fronting 89.73' on Cameron Rd., having a depth of 198.37' on its north line and 230' on its south line, locally known as the 5400 block of Cameron Road, in the City of Austin. and To A tract of land....fronting 147.17' on Cameron Road and being known as the 5400 & 5500 blocks of Cameron Road, in the City of Austin "C" Commercial ! CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS JUNIE C. & WOODROW KNAPE MAX A. BACHOFEN Lots 2,3,5,6 & west 7.42' average & Lot 4, Block N, Ridgetop Addn., locally known as 5200-06 and 5201- 13 Interregional Highway and 1009-1022 and 1031-39 East 53rd Street, in the City of Austin. Lots 3 and 4, Alice Miller Resubdivision of Lot 3, Block L, Ridgetop Addition locally known as 1021 and 1023 East 51st Street in the City of Austin 324324 From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial From "A" Residence To "B" Residence Councilman MacCorkle inquired of the City Manager if the owners of trailers were taxed, and if there were a tendency to move them out for a few days on the first of the year. MR. M. H. CROCKETT made comment relative to the trailers, stating that nearly 2,000,000 people wre living in trailers, and some of the trailers were very expensive. He noted they pay practically no taxes, speaking of the condition generally over the country. The memorandum from the City Manager on "Pay and Related Information on City Employees" was placed on the Agenda for the meeting of April 30th. There being no further business, the Council adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor. APPROVED: WD168. Mayor ATTEST: Elis City Clerk Horsley