413 413 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting June 25, 1959 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Absent: None Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works; Robert A. Miles, Chief of Police. Invocation was delivered by FATHER ROCCO F. PERONE, St. Austin's Catholic Church, 2010 Guadalupe. Councilman Palmer moved that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on June 18th as corrected, be approved; and the Minutes of the Special Meeting held on June 23, 1959, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the following zoning applications had been withdrawn by the applicants: STANDARD SERVICE CORP. HUGO A. KLINT 1810 Briarcliff Boulevard From "GR" General Retail To "C-1" Commercial 906 West 16th Street From "A" Residence To "BB" Residence MR. DAVID CARSON appeared before the Council suggesting that it forbid the gambling -- Bingo games at Zilker Park at the big Celebration scheduled for July 4, 1959. The Mayor stated the celebration was under the auspices of an organization for that day; and at this time he did not know of their plans; and as far as he did know, there had never been any cash prizes. 414 414 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 the property situated on the east side of Evergreen Avenue as a private gasoline plant consisting of a 550 gallon tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment, and from which no gasoline is to be sold, which property is owned by the Austin Industrial Equipment Company, and is designated as the George B. Hufford 4.46 acre tract out of the Issac Decker League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Austin Industrial Equipment Company to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 550 gallon tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment, and from which no gasoline is to be sold, subject to the same being operated 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 an occupancy permit for the operation of this private gasoline plant 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 Austin Industrial Equipment Company has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Austin, Texas June 23, 1959 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "I, the undersigned, have considered the application of the Austin Industrial Equipment Company, by their agent, Robert J. Potts, Jr. and Southland Homes of Houston, Inc., for permission to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 550 gallon underground tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment and from which no gasoline is to be sold, upon property located on the east side of Evergreen Avenue, which property is designated as the George B. Hufford 4.46 acre tract out of the Isaac Decker League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and locally known as 1607 Evergreen Avenue. "This property is located in a "C" Commercial District and I recommend that this permit be granted subject to the following conditions: "(1) That the gasoline tanks and pumps shall be of an approved type and shall bear the label of the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and that all tanks and pumps shall be installed in compliance with the Ordinance governing the storage and handling of gasoline. 415 415 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "(2) That all tanks and pumps shall be located not nearer than 10 feet to the property line and so located that cars stopped for the purpose of unloading or receiving gasoline or other supplies shall not in any way obstruct the free passage of traffic on either the sidewalk, street, or alley. "(3) That "No Smoking" signs shall at all times be prominently displayed and no person shall be permitted to smoke on the premises where gasoline is handled or stored. "(4) That all fees shall be paid and a permit secured from the Building Inspector's Office before any installation work is started, and that no equipment shall be placed in operation until after final inspection and approval of same. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 the property situated on the south side of East 11th Street as a private gasoline plant consisting of a 550 gallon tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment and from which no gasoline is to be sold, which property is owned by the Harlem Taxi Service, and is Lot 6, Block 7, R obertson Subdivision of Outlot 23, Division B, of the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Harlem Taxi Service to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 550 gallon tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment, and from which no gasoline is to be sold, subject to the same being operated 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 an occupancy permit for the operation of this private gasoline plant 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 Harlem Taxi Service has 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 "Austin, Texas June 25, 1959 416 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 416 "Dear Sir: "I, the undersigned, have considered the application of the Harlem Taxi Service, by their agent, Robert J. Potts, Jr. and Mr. Joseph Sheehan, for permission to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 550 gallon underground tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment and from which no gasoline is to be sold, upon property located on the south side of East 11th Street, which property is designated as Lot 6, Block 7, Robertson Subdivision of Outlot 23, Division B, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and locally known as 1129 East 11th Street. "This property is located in a "C-2" Commercial District and I recommend that this permit be granted subject to the following conditions: "(1) That the gasoline tanks and pumps shall be of an approved type and shall bear the label of the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and that all tanks and pumps shall be installed in compliance with the Ordinance governing the storage and handling of gasoline. "(2) That all tanks and pumps shall be located not nearer than 10 feet to the property line and so located that cars stopped for the purpose of unloading or receiving gasoline or other supplies shall not in any way obstruct the free passage of traffic on either the sidewalk, street, er alley. (3) That "No Smoking" signs shall at all times be prominently displayed and no person shall be permitted to smoke on the premises where gasoline is handled or stored. "(4) That all fees shall be paid and a permit secured from the Building Inspector's Office before any installation work is started, and that no equipment shall be placed in operation until after final inspection and approval of same. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "Sealed bids opened 10:00 June 18, 1959 Tabulated by: 0.6.Brush, Purchasing Agent CITY OF AUSTIN BIDS FOR CONTRACT TO FURNISH MILK AND CREAM TO BRACKENRIDGE HOSPITAL & AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY T.B. SANATORIUM FOR SIX MONTHS BEGINNING JULY 1, 1959 419 417 BRACKENRIDGE HOSPITAL =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY T. B. SANATORIUM TOTAL FOR BOTH CONTRACTS *TOTAL LOW BID TAKEN DEC. 15,1958 CARNATION COMPANY $ 9,052.25 OAK FARMS DAIRIES $ 9,093.15 $ 851.50 SUPERIOR DAIRIES $10,867.50 $ 850.75 $1014,97 $ 9,903.75 $ 9,943.90 $11,882.47 $ 9,903.75 NOTE: All dairies in Austin area sent invitation to bid. Three bids received. Prices shown are net totals. *On bids taken Dec. 15, 1958, the unit prices are applied to present quantities. Recommend contract with low bidder, Carnation Company. W. T. WILLIAMS, JR., CITY MANAGER" Discussion of the bids for furnishing milk to Brackenridge Hospital and the Austin-Travis County T. B. Sanatorium, with reference to awarding bids to local businesses, was held. After discussion, Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on June 18, 1959, for the furnishing of milk and cream to Brackenridge Hospital and Austin-Travis T. B. Sanatorium for a period of six months beginning July 1, 1959; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Carnation Company in the sum of $9,903.75 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Purchasing Agent 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 Carnation Company in the sum of $9,903.75 be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract on behalf of the City with Carnation Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: Councilman Becthol Councilman White moved that they authorize the advertisement for bids for the sale of the following houses: a. 2211 Nolen Street b. 1503 Ft. View Road c. 2600 Webberville Road The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 418 418 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The City Manager announced the appointment of Assistant Chief R. H. DICKERSON to position of FIRE CHIEF. In line with the announcement of appointment, the City Manager recommended that the salary be fixed at $8,036.00 annually. Councilman Palmer moved that the $8,036.00 salary for FIRE CHIEF DICKERSON as recommended by the City Manager, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, A. Garland Adair, after serving his country in World War I, distinguished himself in the newspaper and historical fields; and, WHEREAS, A. Garland Adair, as the originator of the Texas Centennial fifty-cent piece, raised through their sales approximately $91,000.00 for the development of the Texas Memorial Museum, and, by authoring certain legislation, made possible the construction and furnishing of the Museum; and, WHEREAS, as Curator of History for the Texas Memorial Museum, A. Garland Adair has rendered an invaluable service to the State of Texas and to the City of Austin in locating and causing to be purchased a great number of documents and articles of historical significance; and, WHEREAS, through his many published articles and books, A. Garland Adair has provided the citizens of Texas and Austin with a legacy of historical truths, beyond the ability of living men to estimate; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Council, acting in behalf of the people of the City of Austin, express its appreciation to A. Garland Adair for the enrichment of their collective community affairs through his life and services. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a drainageway and public utility easement was granted to the City of Austin in, upon and across a strip of land, seven and one-half (7.50) feet in width, same being out of and a part of Lot 7 in Highland Hills, Section 3, a subdivision of a portion of the T. J. Chambers Grant, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Highland Hills, Section Three, of record in Book 3 at Page 79 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, 419 419 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS WHEREAS, the owner of the hereinafter described premises has requested that the hereinafter described drainageway and public utility easement located on such premises be released; and, WHEREAS, the hereinafter described easement is not now needed for hereafter be required by the City of Austin; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the drainageway and public utility easement located on the hereinafter described premises, to wit: All of the north seven and one-half (7.50) feet of Lot 7 in Highland Hills, Section Three, a subdivision of a portion of the T. J. Chambers Grant in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Highland Hills, Section Three, of record in Book 3 at Page 79 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, save and except the east five (5) feet of the said north seven and one-half (7.50) feet of said Lot 7. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman White moved that the Country Club of Austin be granted permission to have a fire-works display as requested on July 4th. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Assistant City Manager read a report from the Recreation Director, Beverly Sheffield, on the request made last week of MRS. OPAL MCBRIDE for clearing some city property for a playground on East 22nd from Alamo to Poquito. Mr. Sheffield had met with Mrs. McBride and the group, and had reported that there was a half of a block of ground that the City owned which could be used as a play area. For $200.00 it could be graded and small back stops erected and the area could be used for play. The City Manager explained that the City did have title and the purpose for which the land was being held, and that it had not been dedicated for park purposes. Councilman Bechtol moved that $200.00 be appropriated for this purpose, but that this was not the final disposition of this property. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Assistant City Manager gave a report from the Recreation Director on the request of MRS. JAMES SEALS and a group from the St. Elmo Area on June 1lth, for a neighborhood playground at the School. MR. SHEFFIELD had 420 420 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS met with the group, and had set up a morning playground at the school from 9:00 to 12:00 every morning from Monday through Saturdays. The Mayor asked that Mr. Sheffield be written and thanked for getting this under way so promptly. The Assistant City Manager announced that the East District Park would be ready for its formal opening around July 10th or lith; and that it would probably be finally accepted by July 3rd. The Council agreed on the date of Thursday afternoon, August 6th, as a time to hear the report of the National Safety Council, to be presented by MR. DON HILL. Councilman Bechtol, after making a study of the Tele Trip Insurance proposal at the Airport, recommended that the proposed contracts be sent back to this company with the request that they be corrected in the following three areas: 1. Establish proof before the City that they have complied with the laws of the State of Texas. 2. That their sales be limited to short term trip accident insurance. 3. That the city's percentage would be 20% for overthe counter and machine sales. Councilman Perry moved that the recommendation be approved. The motion, seconded by Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Bechtol moved to request the other two companies that are selling insurance to comply with these three requirements. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None MR. EDDIE SIMMONS presented minature cars showing the design of the 1959 Plymouths Pursuant to published notice thereof the following zoning applications were publicly heard: PAUL A. KELLER By Trueman O'Quinn 5500 Block Balcones Trail From "C" Commercial To "DL" Light Indus- trial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. O'Quinn reviewed the use of this non-conforming property, and of the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 421 421 plan to expand and continue the present use. He listed other commercial and industrial uses in the area. Mr. Frank Denius, representing the opposition, read the recommendation of the Plan Commission (7-30-57) stating no industrial zoning should be established in the area; and also read a statement of Mr. O'Quinn regarding commercial and industrial zoning in close proximity to residential areas. Mr. Denius made a tax comparison showing Assessed tax values of $155,526.17 for residential, and $2,944.00 for commercial in the area. (98.12% residential) He suggested ordinances to permit special permits in development of non-conforming property. MR. KERNS TAYLOR opposed as other property in the triangle was undeveloped and could all be industrialized should this particular one be granted. The Director of Planning suggested zoning the 25' set back "DL", and the other part could be obtained under a special permit in accordance with a plan. Mr. O'Quinn wanted to contact Mr. Keller and give this suggestion study. If it could not be worked out today, Mr. O'Quinn asked that the matter be brought up again on July 16th. Mr. Denius stated that would be satisfactory. HARRY WILDER CAPITOL BOWLING COMPANY 5732 Grover Avenue From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. Trueman O'Quinn represented the applicants, the Capitol Bowling Company, and reviewed the previous request for "C-1" which zoning was deferred to see how the bowling center operated, as such without "C-l". He outlined the plans for the restuarant, and stated people were bringing beer in from other places; that the restuarant was losing money. It was brought out by the C.P.A. of the Bowling Center that the whole enterprise made money. Mr. O'Quinn displayed a lay-out showing locations of 18 places nearby where the sale of beer was permitted. MR. COLLINS, owner of the Center appeared in his own behalf. Opposition was expressed by REV. ROBERT HOLT, Crestview Baptist Church; REV. W. A. ERWIN, Pastor, Rosedale Baptist Church; and REV. K. C. STEADMAN, Pastor Northwest Baptist Church, stating that their churches were supporting the center that if beer were sold in the restuarant, it would be carried to the bowling area; and that the students gathered at the bowling center and that beer should not be permitted hereddue to the proximity to the High School. Opposition was expressed by an adjoining property owner, by MR. BOB WILLIAMSON, Youth Director of Hyde Park Baptist Church; MISS PAT WARE, Student at McCallum, and others. MR. JAKE KLEIN spoke in favor of the change; MR. JACK REINHARDT spoke commending MR. COLLINS. MRS. VIRGINIA PECK opposed a "C-l" zoning, at this location. In connection with this zoning application, Councilman Bechtol made the following statement: "I am in sympathy with the opponents of this zoning. I have been active in youth movements throughout the City of Austin. I am interested in and enjoy working with boys. When I was in high school, we hung out at aniice cream parlor. They have gone by the wayside. Merchants have said that they could not make money where teenagers hung around. We cannot take care of youth as we did. We cannot give them the recreational facilities. They are disappearing. Here is a manwwho is a good Christian who owns this business. He has thought this out and knows whether or not he has to have beer in connection with his business to survive 422 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 422 and to amortize his investment. I cannot, as much as I would like to, vote against this change of classification. I do not drink beer. I have gone with my sons and bowled with them, and I have not appreciated the atmosphere, but we cannot deny him the right. "I wish we could build a center for teenagers and keep beer out. This man has given this much thought; it is his property; it is not in any violation, and I just do not see how we could do anything else about it, but to vote for the change. To me, this is logical zoning." Councilman Perry made the following statement concerning the zoning application: "First, I would like to say we have a very independent Council. Each has his individual thoughts and ideas. I known that what I am going to say will not have any influence on their individual votes, as we are not influenced too much by each other's thoughts. Also it will not have much influence on any of you in the room, since each of you has already made up your mind. "The only thing that will be accomplished then is that I will make known my feelings on this matter. "We have been told that it will not matter because our highschool students go into the bowling alley to bowl and to spend some of their time. It would not matter that they would be selling beer, because the owner would not risk the loss of his investment by serving beer to minors. Also we have been told that if high school students wanted to buy beer they would not do it across from the high school, but would go somewhere else down the street where they would not be seen by anyone who knew them. "This is all very fine. Let those who have had their homes destroyed by the asinine reaction of the human body to alcohol be comforted by the fact that our children will go elsewhere to buy their beer. Let those people whose bodies have been destroyed by automobiles driven by drunken drivers be comforted that our young people will go elsewhere to buy their beer. "Now I will make a statement about the bowling alley itself. business has brought an application asking the City to grant its zoning change because it is necessary to serve beer in their This restaurant in order to operate that restaurant at a profit. question that the bowling alley is suffering. Their alleys are always crowded. I can personally testify to that. I have never been able to walk in and get an alley to bowl on without first I waiting for a long length of time. I have never talked to anyone else who could. Their primary business is to sell frames to those who want to bowl. They are doing this at a tremendous rate. "The Mayor has told us that their original application before the Council six months ago would have been turned down. They pleaded 423 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 423 however that they would not be able to make a go of it without serving beer. The Council directed that they operate for six months and then show the results of that operation before further action was taken. Now they have asked that the Council grant this zoning change so that their restaurant by serving beer might operate at a profit. "This is all well and good. We have socialized hospitalization in Austin. Our hospital operates at more than a million dollars a year loss because of the free services offered there. We have socialized burial in Austin. Our cemeteries operate at more than $40,000 a year loss because we offer services there at less than the cost of operating the cemeteries. "Shall we now have socialized business in Austin? Whenever your business and my business has certain problems, shall we go to the City and ask for a concession of one sort or another so that these problems can be taken care of? I say 'no'. The City cannot be responsible for whether a business makes a profit or not. We live in a free enterprise economy. It is the responsibility of each person and each business to make it on their own. And it is not the proper place of government to aid in this struggle or subsidize business in any way. "I feel that I cannot be a part of allowing beer to be sold in a bowling alley directly across the street from McCallum High School, and I must vote no on this issue." Mayor Miller made the following statement: "The sale of beer and liquor is not a vested right. It is just a right that comes by approval, and severe taxes are levied on it which taxes go to take care of schools and other parts of the government. I do not known that anyone ever promised beer at this place. This zoning would have been turned down by a majority vote last year. The extensions of time was to see if the bowling alley would work out all right without it I would like to put this off as of today and go back and look at it and see just what is happening. We will try to assign someone to see how much beer is filtering in there I want to reinvestigate this ... Councilman White made the following statement about the application: "I am in favor of putting this off. I have always held I did not intend making a statement until I went to vote, but you folks may not be here at that time. It seems from the evidence this morning that a lot of you Church people patronize this bowling alley; and if beer is permitted you will go to other places. Whether or not the Center would suffer a loss, I can not say. I feel there should be a place where the Church people could go for recreation where beer is not sold. I am not in favor of letting them have it." 11 424 424 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Palmer made the following statement: "I wish there was some way to regulate the sale of beer without its being a zoning matter. To me, if a man complies, I cannot justify voting against oneebecause it is opposed. One mentioned free enterprise and subsidizing. If you allow one man on Koenig Lane to sell beer, he may go over on these premises and consume it. It just does not hold to deny this man, and permit a man a few blocks away to have it. The basic principle of zoning is to zone for the highest use. The man has a piece of property that complies in every respect with the law; and as long as that land complies, I will have to vote to zone the land and not the people." The Council deferred action. - 3301 & 3301½ East Avenue 3303 East Avenue MRS. MAY DELL SCHAMP MR.& MRS. ALBERT DEAR- ING; MR.& MRS. LUTHER DENSON, By Grigsby & Co., Agents. 3307 East Avenue From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission and to include 3309-11 Interregional Highway Opposition was expressed by Alex Jacobsen; Dorothy Harris, 3300-A Robinson, stating the area was too small to have anything worthwhile; and Mrs. B. L. Walker. MRS. SCHAMP appeared in her own behalf. The Council deferred action. A. J. SEPEDA, Owner C.J. SHACKLES, Purchaser 2001 Rosewood From "B" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. Shackles appeared in his own behalf as he wants to use this for a used-car lot. Opposition was expressed by C. A. Bergstrom, who thought this would be a junk yard rather than a used car lot, which would be across from the Housing project; by Miss Hart, 1145 Poquito; Mary Banks, 1147½ Northwestern; Irene Franklin, 2203 Rosewood; and others. The Council deferred action. W. D. ANDERSON, JR. Et al 1413 Shoal Creek Blvd. To From "B" Residence 1611 Shoal Creek Blvd. 1003-11 West 17th St. To "0" Office NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED all the property except the W. D. Anderson tract & the triangular tract at the ne corner be zoned "0" 425 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 425 Roger Hanks, Agent, represented Judge McClendon. No opposition appeared. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "0" Office for 1413 Shoal Creek Blvd 1611 Shoal Creek Blvd. and 1003-11 West 17th Street, to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "O" Office and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. DAN E. McCASKILL By Trueman O'Quinn 819-21 East 32nd Street From "A" Residence 3106-10 Red River Το "0" Office RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. O'Quinn represented the applicant. Opposition was expressed by GORDON GRIFFIN to a filling station, but was not opposed to apartment houses; MR. & MRS. PURCELL; and by letter from CHARLES H. COX, opposing a filling station, but not a doctor's office. Council members indicated disapproval of a special permit for a filling station. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "0" Office to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "0" Office and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. DOUGLAS WALKER 8617 Burnet Road From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. Mrs. G. H. Spurlock appeared in behalf of the application. The Planning Director stated the schools had purchased 24 or 25 acres 3 blocks east of this for a junior high school site. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C-l" Commercial to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-1" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to wover. 426 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 426 DR. R. E. FARNSWORTH By H.M. Hooper, Atty. 225 North Loop Blvd. 5219 Leralynn From "A" Residence To "O" Office RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "0" Office to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "0" Office and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. ELMER HYDEN 2110 South Lamar Blvd. 2125-29 Oxford Avenue From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C-1" Commercial to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-1" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. TONY HERNANDEZ, Owner 2514 East 7th Street Paul Hernandez, Purchaser From "D" Industrial To "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C-1" Commercial to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-1" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. 427 427 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS GLENN E. LEWIS 2401-17 South 5th Street 905-11 West Oltorf Street From "LR" Local Retail To "B" Residence RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "B" Residence to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll sall showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CHESTER BROOKS 3210-12 Bailey 1201-03 West 33rd St. From "A" Residence lst To "BB" Residence 2nd Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "BB" Residence 2nd Height and Area to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "BB" Residence 2nd Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CITY OF AUSTIN 2704-08 Interregional Highway From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C" Commercial to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. W. F. FISHER By Trueman O'Quinn =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 3306 Oak Springs Road 428 428 From "GR" General Retail To "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C-1" Commercial to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 11 The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-1" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed toddraw the necessary ordinance to cover. In line with the zoning at 819-21 East 32nd Street (DAN MCCASKILL), Mrs. Annie Mae Ford, 811-B East 32nd Street, made inquiry of what to do about the day camp at 813 East 32nd Street, which was not permitted in the residential zoning. She was advised to contact the Health Department. The Council recessed at 2:30 P.M. RECESSED MEETING The Council resumed its business at 4:00 Ρ.Μ. 4:00 Ρ.Μ. MR. TRUEMAN O'QUINN submitted a proposal of MR. HOWARD CLAGGETTto develop 18 acres on the west side of the 25 acres which the City owns, into a recreational center. Plans were displayed showing possibilities of the 25 acre city-owned tract's being developed into a golf course, and other recreational facilities, including boat docks. On the west side, it was proposed to construct a resort motel or lake-side apartment hotel. Mr. O'Quinn and Mr. Claggett went into details of their proposal, and asked the Council to keep it in mind as a part of the lake-front planning. The Mayor stated the first problem of the new lake would be keeping the weeds, grass, and bacteria out. As to the other uses, many proposals were being made, and it was going to take a lot of work with the various boards, departments, and Chambers of Commerce to work out the plans to the best interests of the general public. There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 6:30 Ρ.Μ., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED Jom Mullan Mayor