371 371 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting June 07, 1956 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Absent: None Present also: W. Terrell Blodgett, Assistant City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works. Invocation was delivered by REV. JIMMIE TINKLE, Koenig Lane Christian Church, 1506 Romeria. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of May 31, 1956, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None MR. JOHN DAVENPORT reported on the progress of the drive for the Animal Shelter for Austin, stating they wanted to go into the final drive, beginning Monday, June 1lth, and they hoped to start construction in July. MR. GORDON MILLS and MR. TOM BRADFIELD, Humane Society, were also present. Mr. Davenport asked endorsement of the Council of their drive. Councilman Long moved that they lend encouragement and good will toward the drive that is just beginning to open, and to wish them success in their goal for the humane treatment of the dogs in the City of Austin, The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None MR. THEO BELLMONT thanked the Council for reappointing the Board of Equalization, stating the present Board had one objective--equalization. 372 322 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17,1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS ANDDDISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA DESIGNATIONS FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON LOTS 1 THROUGH 4, BLOCK 11, PATTERSON SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGES HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY 373 373 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT ON LOTS 7 AND 8, BLOCK 2, LEES HILL ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, the ordinance be finally passed. carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITΗ Α COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT ON SIXTEEN (16) LOTS, SAME BEING LOTS 1-12, BLOCK 6, AND LOTS 1-4, BLOCK 3, WILSON SUBDIVISION AND ALSO CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO 374 374 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "O" OFFICE DISTRICT ON TWO (2) LOTS, SAME BEING LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 3, WILSON SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGES HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA DESIGNATIONS FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND FIFTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON LOTS 5, 6, 7, AND 8, BLOCK 141, ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGES HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. 375 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 375 the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that The Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L" PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT ON LOTS 14 AND 15, BLOCK E, R. C. LAMBIES SUBDIVISION AND A PORTION OF LOTS 1, 2, 16 AND 17, BLOCK E, R. C. LAMBIES SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 376 376 the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT ON TRACT OF LAND LOCALLY KNOWN AS 406-408 WEST 45TH STREET AND 4501-4505 AVENUE A, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: 377 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 377 Councilman Pearson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 15, 1956, for the purchase of the following trucks: and, Item 1. One 1/2 ton pickup for use by the Health Department. Item 2. One 2 ton flat-bed truck for use by the Street and Bridge Department. Item 3. Five 5 yard dump trucks for use by the Street and Bridge Department. Item 4. Three 1/2 ton pickup trucks for use by the Water Department. Item 5. One 1 ton pickup truck for use by the Water Department. WHEREAS, the bid of A. J. Maloney Company in the sum of $1,038.58 for Item 1 above; in the sum of $18,912.60 for Item 3 above; in the sum of $3,651.24 for Item 4 above; and in the sum of $1,579.64 for Item 5 above, were the lowest and best bids for each of said items, and the acceptance of such bids has been recommended by the Purchasing Agent and by the City Manager; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Capitol Chevrolet in the sum of $2,385.23 was the lowest and best bid for Item 2 above, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Purchasing Agent and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bids of A. J. Maloney Company in the sum of $1,038.58 for Item 1 above; in the sum of $18,912.60 for Item 3 above; in the sum of $3,651.24 for Item 4 above; and in the sum of $1,579.64 for Item 5 above; and of Capitol Chevrolet in the sum of $2,385.23 for Item 2 above, be and the same are hereby accepted, and W. Terrell Blodgett, City Manager of the City of Austin is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with each of said bidders in compliance herewith. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Action on the purchase of the Truck Tractor for the Water Department was postponed until the following week. 378 378 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH JEFFERSON CORPORATION; PROVIDDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER SUCH CONTRACT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 3, 1956, BY AMENDING SECTION 1, THEREOF, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE NELSON PUETT FOR JEFFERSON CORPORATION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves as a filling station site the property located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Koenig Lane and Chesterfield Avenue, which property fronts 188.29 feet on Koenig Lane and 68.37 feet on Chesterfield Avenue, and being known as a portion of the James P. Wallace Survey unplatted in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said B.O. Doerfler and H. A. Lindell to construct, maintain, and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station and to con- struct curbs, ramps, and sidewalks in conjunction therewith subject to the same being constructed in compliance with all ordinances relating thereto, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations and plans. The Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the operation of this filling station after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution, and said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and 379 379 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 B. O. Doerfler and H. A. Lindell have failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations, and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "June 7, 1956 "We, the undersigned, have considered the application of B. O. Doerfler and H. A. Lindell for permission to construct, maintain and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct commercial driveways in conjunction therewith upon the property located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Koenig Lane and Chesterfield Avenue, which property fronts 188.29 feet on Koenig Lane and 68.37 feet on Chesterfield Avenue, and being known as a portion of the James P. Wallace Survey unplatted in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and the property upon which this filling station is to be located is owned by B. O. Doerfler and H. A. Lindell, and we hereby advise that the following conditions exist. "The property upon which this filling station is to be located is designated as "C" Commercial Use District upon the zoning maps of the City of Austin. "All drainage, natural or otherwise, from this filling station is to be disposed of in such a manner that such drainage will not flow across the sidewalk area into the street, and furthermore, shall not create a nuisance to others in the neighborhood. It is understood that the disposal of such drainage shall be entirely the responsibility of the property owner. Any waste connection to a storm sewer which empties into an open drainageway shall be discontinued, if the waste becomes a nuisance or damages any property or rights of others in the vicinity of the open drainageway. "We recommend that B. 0. Doerfler and H. A. Lindell be granted permission to construct, maintain, and operate said drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct curbs, ramps, and sidewalks in conjunction therewith subject to the following conditions. "(1) That all buildings and equipment shall be placed inside of the property line; correct lines to be obtained before construction starts or equipment is installed. Lines and grades to be obtained from the Department Of Public Works for entrances and driveways; building lines to be approved by the City Building Inspector. That the applicant shall confer with the Department of Public Works as to future grades of the sidewalks and gutters on the adjacent streets before he starts any construction relative to the filling station. "(2) That only undergound tanks shall be used, and that all pumps shall be so located that it will be impracticable to service motor vehicles therefrom while said motor vehicles are standing on any part of a sidewalk, street, or alley. 380 380 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "(3) That the gasoline tanks, pumps, and all equipment used in connection with the storage and handling of gasoline shall be an approved type and shall bear the label of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and that all construction for the filling station improvements shall be in accordance with the Building Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, the Filling Station Ordinance, and in accordance with the ordinance prohibiting the disposal of commercial water or oils upon the City Streets. "(4) That the grades of the station shall be such that no waste water or oils or any floor washings shall ever pass over the City sidewalk area and that all of said oils and water shall be concentrated into a combined grease and sand trap which shall be constructed in accordance with our standard plan 2 H- 146. "(5) That all filling station improvements, pump islands, driveways, ramps, gutters, sidewalks, and curbs shall be constructed of concrete at the expense of the applicant as set forth upon the plan, hereto attached, which plan bears the Department of Public Works file number 2 H 1446. - "(6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan, hereto attached, marked 2 H 1446 and shall be of the pre-moulded type. "(7) When the owner considers that he has complied with all the requirements of the City of Austin for filling stations, he shall apply for a final inspection, and upon approval, the Building Inspector shall issue a Certification of Operation before such filling station can be put into service. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves as a filling station site the property located at the northeast corner of Sacramento Drive and South First Street which property fronts 122.23 feet on Sacramento Drive and 120.02 feet on South First Street and being known as Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Block A of South Park, Section One in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said B. O. Doerfler and H. A. Lindell to construct, maintain, and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct curbs, ramps, and sidewalks in conjunction therewith subject to the same being constructed in compliance with all ordinances relating thereto, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations and plans. The Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the operation of this filling station after full compliance with all the provisions of this 381 381 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS resolution, and said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted 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 B. O. Doerfler and H. A. Lindell have failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations, and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "June 7, 1956 "We, the undersigned, have considered the application of B. O. Doerfler and H. A. Lindell to construct, maintain, and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct commercial driveways in conjunction therewith upon the property located at the northeast corner of Sacramento Drive and South First Street which property fronts 122.23 feet on Sacramento Drive and 120.02 feet on South First Street and being known as Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Block A of South Park, Section One in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and the property upon which this filling station is to be located is owned by B. O. Doerfler and H. A. Lindell and we hereby advise that the following conditions exist. "The property upon which this filling station is to be located is designated as Local Retail upon the zoning maps of the City of Austin. "All drainage, natural or otherwise, from this filling station is to be disposed of in such a manner that such drainage will not flow across the sidewalk area into the street, and furthermore, shall not create a nuisance to others in the neighborhood. It is understood that the disposal of such drainage shall be entirely the responsibility of the property owner. Any waste connection to a storm sewer which empties into an open drainageway shall be dis- continued, if the waste becomes a nuisance or damages any property or rights of others in the vicinity of the open drainageway. "We recommend that B. O. Doerfler and H. A. Lindell be granted permission to construct, maintain, and operate said drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct curbs, ramps, and sidewalks in conjunction therewith subject to the following conditions. "(1) That all buildings and equipment shall be placed inside of the property line; correct lines to be obtained before construction starts or equipment is installed. Lines and grades to be obtained from the Department of Public Works for entrances and driveways; building lines to be approved by the City Building Inspector. That the applicant shall confer with the Department of Public Works as to future grades of the sidewalks and gutters on the adjacent streets before he starts any construction relative to the filling station. "(2) That only underground tanks shall be used, and that all pumps shall be so located that it will be impracticable to service motor vehicles therefrom while said motor vehicles are standing on any part of a sidewalk, street, or alley. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 382 382 "(3) That the gasoline tanks, pumps, and all equipment used in connection with the storage and handling of gasoline shall be an approved type and shall bear the label of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and that all construction for the filling station improvements shall be in accordance with the Building Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, the Filling Station Ordinance, and in accordance with the ordinance prohibiting the disposal of commercial water or oils upon the City Streets. "(4) That the grades of the station shall be such that no waste water or oils or any floor washings shall ever pass over the City sidewalk area and that all of said oils and water shall be concentrated into a combined grease and sand trap which shall be constructed in accordance with our standard plan 2 Η - 146. - "(5) That all filling station improvements, pump islands, driveways, ramps, gutters, sidewalks, and curbs shall be constructed of concrete at the expense of the applicant as set forth upon the plan, hereto attached, which plan bears the Department of Public Works file number 2 H 1447. "(6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan, hereto attached, marked 2 H-1447 and shall be of the pre-moulded type. "(7) When the owner considers that he has complied with all the requirements of the City of Austin for filling stations, he shall apply for a final inspection, and upon approval, the Building Inspector shall issue a Certification of Operation before such filling station can be put into service. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None MR. JOHN LINN SCOTT, Architect, displayed plans for the fire station at Cullen, Reese and Grover. Councilman White noted some changes that should be made, and Mr. Scott made the changes. Councilman White moved that the Council approve the plans as changed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Mr. Scott was to come back to the Council when he was ready to set the time for advertising for bids. Councilman Long presented a complaint about the garbage pick-up at the Texaco Stations, in that the trucks would not go on the drives to pick up the garbage, but that instructions had been issued that the stations were to put their garbage on the curb. The Director of Public Works explained the policy, and reported on the three incidents, and that Mr. Edwards, Manager of the Texaco, stated that when he received notice, he would notify all his stations to comply. 383 383 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The Council publicly heard the following zoning application: T. T. TALLEY By Trueman O'Quinn 1914-16 Lake Austin 501 Arlington From "LR" Local Retail To "C-1" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Mr. Trueman O'Quinn represented the applicant. Mr. Herbert Smartt represented the opposition. MRS. ROBERT E. LEE, and MRS. RUDOLPH E. EGGLING expressed opposition to the change, which they feared would lead to a tavern at this location. After discussion, it was decided to postpone this until the attorneys could work out an agreement that would tie the matter down to where the property could never be used as a tavern. This agreement to be worked out between the Attorneys and the City Attorney. Mayor Miller reported a bad place in the street in the 1400 block of West 5th Street. Mayor Miller asked that all city employees report to the heads of their departments any holes in pavements and streets, and the department heads report it on to the Director of Public Works. Mayor Miller stated it was necessary that extra operators be stationed at the Service Building to take calls during wind storms and emergencies when there are live wires down or service is interrupted, as the people would like to know the status. They call the Council members for information. He suggested having a number listed under the Emergency Calls in the phone directory, where people would known where to call, and be told something generally about the condition. It would be a great service to the people. He suggested a phone with a rotating number, and that possibly someone dispatched from the Police or Fire Departments or some extra man be called in from the Power Plant to answer these calls, as the people were entitled to this service. After discussion Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be instructed to immediately work out with Mr. Kinney, the Police and Fire Departments, a system that when there is an interruption in service that people will know the number; that it will be published in the front page of the phone directory; and that it will be within a reasonable time put on the water and light bills. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Mayor Miller stated that all departments should be coordinated; that if the Police Department receives radar advice, it should be immediately transmitted to the City Manager. The Council met with the Architects on the Auditorium to discuss the bids and what could be done. Mr. Sutherland stated they had worked with the various contractors and had made a quick list of some things that might 384 384 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS be cut, cutting quality, and from this short study they thought there might be a reduction of $250,000. It was suggested that the Architects study these plans very thoroughly and alter them if possible, and report back in three weeks. (June 28th) The City Manager submitted the following: "Memorandum to: "June 6, 1956 W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Memorandum from: Albert R. Davis, Superintendent Water and Sewer Department Subject: Bids for Montopolis Area Phase I Sanitary Sewers "Bids were received until 10:00 A.M., Tuesday May 29, 1956, and then publicly opened and read for the construction of 18,279 Linear Feet of Sanitary Sewers and appurtenances in the Montopolis Area. Firm Joe Bland Construction Co. W. S. Conner Austin Engineering Co. Karl B. Wagner Engineering Co. Hardin Construction Co. Amount Working Days $55,641.15 100 $67,134.08 180 $71,233.73 150 $79,234.05 200 $125,280.73 140 "It is recommended that the Contract be awarded to the Joe Bland Construction Company on their low bid of $55,641.15 with 100 working days." Councilman White offered the following resolution (accepting low bid of Joe Bland) and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 29, 1956, for the construction of 18,279 linear feet of sanitary sewers and appurtenances in the Montopolis Area; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Joe Bland Construction Company in the sum of $55,641.15 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Superintendent of the Water and Sewer Department of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Joe Bland Construction Company in the sum of $55,641.15 be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. Terrell Blodgett, City Manager of the City of Austin is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Joe Bland Construction Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 385 385 The Council received notice from the City Manager that the following zoning applications had been referred to the Plan Commission and that public hearing before the Council had been set for July 12th: EVERETT WESTBROOK PAUL C. WALTER 5301 Avenue F From "A" Residence Ist 200-02 East 53rd St. To "0" Office 6th Height and Area 6724-28 Burnet Road 2401-05 Addison Ave. JACK J. O'LEARY, etal 7907-21 Burnet Road JENNIE A. SOPP 613-15 West 33rd St. RAY YATES From "A" Residence lst To "GR" General Retail 6th Height & Area From "A" Residence Ist To "GR" General Retail 6th Height and Area From "A" Residence To "0" Office 7401-13 Burnet Road From "C" Commercial 1st 2300-2314 Pasadena Dr. To "C-1" Commercial 6th Height and Area LESTER WILLIAMS 1200-02 Koenig Lane 5900-02 Grover From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail DAVID NOZICK REV. S. L. DAVIS CLIFFORD BIRDWELL ALBERT J. BECKER, et al E. W. JACKSON 2401 Blue Bonnet Lane From "A" Residence 1st To "C" Commercial 2nd Height and Area 2603-09 East 12th St. From "A" Residence 103 West 38th Street 4716-24 & 4900-08 Bull Creek Road 707-09 Rio Grande To "GR" General Retail From "B" Residence To "LR" Local Retail From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail From "B" Residence To "0" Office There being no further business the Council adjourned at 1:00 P.M. subject to the call of the Mayor. Jomilla APPROVED } 10 Mayor ATTEST: Ebai alay City Clerk