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Austin: New Apartments, Paving, and Commerce

Thursday, January 7, 1960 regular
  • Housing Density Boost:

    Approved changes to zoning regulations, allowing for "Apartment Dwelling Groups" and permitting multiple residential buildings on single lots.
  • Street Paving & Property Assessments:

    Finalized plans for numerous street paving projects, confirming assessments for property owners despite some financial concerns raised during a public hearing.
  • Commercial Development Boom:

    Greenlit new commercial ventures, including a Socony Mobil gas station and a private fuel plant, and approved multiple residential-to-commercial/retail/industrial rezoning requests.
  • Police Fleet Update & Zoning Denial:

    Authorized the purchase of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles for the police department, and notably, rejected one residential rezoning request following public opposition.

Full Transcript

CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting January 07, 1960 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 REV. FRANK BUECHLEY, Assistant Pastor, Central Christian Church. MR. EDMUNDS TRAVIS filed a request for certification by the City Clerk regarding petition concerning the old country club property. The matter was referred to the City Attorney. (On File under PETITIONS Hancock Tract) MISS MARGARET LOUISE HILL submitted some names for rechecking, which names were on the petition regarding the old Country Club property. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH DELWOOD PROPERTIES, INCORPORATED; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER SUCH CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer 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 Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Palmer moved that CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. 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 Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: 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, AS SUCH ORDINANCE HAS BEEN FROM TIME TO TIME AMENDED, BY ADDING A DEFINITION OF "APARTMENT DWELLING GROUP" TO SECTION 2, BY ADDING NEW SECTIONS DESIGNATED AS 5 8(e); 5-A 17(g); 5-B 22(g); 5-C 37(f); 6 (USES BY SPECIAL PERMIT ONLY) (e); 953; 10 17 WHICH WILL PERMIT APARTMENT DWELLING GROUPS IN THE DISTRICTS INDICATED; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 3(c) TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF MORE THAN ONE BUILDING FOR RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY ON ONE LOT; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by CouncilmanBechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None ) : CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. 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 ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager, W. T. Williams, Jr., be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with the Lower Colorado Authority in accordance with the terms and provisions of that certain contract, a copy of which is attached to this resolution, and marked by the City Clerk for purposes of identification, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to file for permanent record in the office of the City Clerk the attached copy of said contract without recordation in the Minutes of the City Clerk. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager "January 6, 1960 Contract Number 59-D-31 "Following is a tabulation of the bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 5 1960 for the construction of a storm sewer in West 38th Street from 300' + east of Shoal Creek to Alice Avenue Contract No. 59-D-31. "Lee Maners $ 9,355.85 Ed H. Page 11,153.80 Austin Engineering Company 11,187.10 Comanche Construction Company, Inc. 11,486.00 Walter W. Schmidt 11,963.80 Glade Construction Company 12,182.90 Fairey-Simons Company 12,222.40 Karl Wagner, Inc. 13,265.25 Bland Construction Company 14,640.50 C.F. McGill, Excavating Contractor 17,464.91 "City's Estimate $11,700.00 "I recommend that Lee Maners with his low bid of $9,355.85 be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS tion: Councilman Bechtol offered the following resolution and moved its adop(RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on January 5, 1960 for the construction of a storm sewer in West 38th Street from 300' + east of Shoal Creek to Alice Avenue Contract No. 59-D-31; and WHEREAS, the bin of Lee Maners, in the sum of $9,355.85, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works 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 Lee Maners, in the sum of $9,355.85, 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 execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Lee Maners. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None ) The City Manager submitted the following: "Bids were taken for the Police Department for five new Police Servicycles, trading in four used servicycles. "There is only one manufacturer that can furnish the Servi-cycle Davidson Company. - Harley- "The dealer for Harley-Davidson in this area is the Austin Motorcycle Company, whose bid is $1,781.40 each, less $175.00 allowance for each trade-in. This gives a total of $8,207.00 net including trade-ins. "It is recommended that Austin Motorcycle Company be awarded contract. "W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin for five new Police Servicycles for use by the Police Department; and WHEREAS, the bid of Austin Motorcycle Company, in the sum of $8,207.00 and trade-ins of four used servicycles, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Now, Therefore, _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 5 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Austin Motorcycle Company, in the sum of $8,207.00 and trade-ins of four used servicycles, 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 execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Austin Motorcycle Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following voter Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "Sealed bids opened 2:00 P.M.Dec.30, 1959 Tabulated by O.G.Brush, Purchasing Agent "CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS BIDS FOR FRONT END LOADER Case W-12 Net bid of One Front End Loader per City Specifications includ- ing trade-in of 1 Athey Force Feed Loader City Number E-82 Manufacturer & Model Number Austin Truck & Mach. Co. $15,999.00 Jess McNeel Mach.Co. $16,918.72 Pearce Equip. Company $17,503.85 The Roy Klossner Company $18,318.00 H. W. Lewis Equip. Co. $18,799.10 Dulaney Service Co. $19,894.36 Ingram Equip. Company $22,896.00 Hough H70-D Michigas 125A Scoopmobile LD-7A Allis-Chalmers TL-20D Pettibone- Mulliken 340 Trojan 304 "Recommendation: Recommend low bidder, Austin Truck & Machinery Company of Austin be awarded order for Model W-12 Case for $15,999.00. tion: "W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager" Councilman Bechtol offered the following resolution and moved its adop(RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on December 30, 1959 for one Front End Loader; and WHEREAS, the bid of Austin Truck & Machinery Company, in the sum of $15,999.00 and trade-in of one Athey Force Feed Loader, City Number E-82, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: ) ) _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS. That the bid of Austin Truck & Machinery Company, in the sum of $15,999.00 and trade-in of one Athey Force Feed Loader, City Number E-82, 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 execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Austin Truck & Machinery Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None No action was taken on vacating Shirley Street between Williams Street and Canion Street, as some of the Council members wanted to see the area on the ground. Councilman Palmer 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 southeast corner of the intersection of Alice Avenue and West 45th Street, which property fronts 148.63 feet on Alice Avenue and 168.0 feet on West 45th Street, being known as lots 7, 8, and 9, Block 1 of Alta Vista, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Socony Mobil Oil Company, Inc. 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 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 Socony Mobile Oil Company, Inc. 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 "Dear Sir: "January 7, 1960 "We, the undersigned, have considered the application of Socony Mobil Oil Company, Inc. 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 southeast corner of the intersection of Alice Avenue and West 45th Street, which property fronts 148.63 feet on Alice .: _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS== 7 !! .... !! Avenue and 168.0 feet on West 45th Street being known as lots 7, 8, and 9, Block 1 of Alta Vista, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and the property upon which this filling station is to be located is owned by Socony Mobil Oil Company, Inc. 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 discon- tinued, if the waste becomes a nuisance or damages any property or rights of others in the vicinity of the open drainageway. "We recommend that Socony Mobil Oil Company, Inc. 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. "(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 of 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 gurbs 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 - 1697. "(6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan, hereto attached, marked 2 - H 1697 and shall be of the premoulded type. ) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS:... "(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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Palmer 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 southeast of the intersection of Guadalupe and West 46th Streets as a private plant consisting of one 300 gallon gasoline and one 500 gallon diesel overhead fuel tanks and pumps 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 Chastain Construction Company, and is a portion of Block C, Ramsey Place, of the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Chastain Construction Company to operate a private plant consisting of one 300 gallon gasoline and one 500 gallon diesel overhead fuel tanks and pumps 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 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 Chastain Construction Company 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 "Dear Sir: "Austin, Texas January 7, 1960 "I, the undersigned, have considered the application of the Chastain Construction CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Company, by their agent, Charles Preslar, for permission to operate a private plant consisting of one 300 gallon gasoline and one 500 gallons diesel overheal fuel tanks and pumps for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment and from which no gasoline is to be sold, upon property located southeast of the intersection of Guadalupe and West 46th Streets, which property is designated as a portion of Block C, Ramsey Place, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and locally known as 5555 Guadalupe Street. "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. "(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 the permit for installation of these pumps and tanks be of a temporary nature and shall be valid for six months only from the date of issue, and that all pumps and tanks be removed from the premises on or before that date. "(4) 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. "(5) 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 operatinn until after final inspection and approval of same. :: "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) Dick T. Jordan Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption. (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Hays Haffelder is the Contractor for the alteration of a building located at 1416 Lavaca Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Lots 7, 8, and 9, Block 175, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the alteration of the building, such space to be used in the work and for the storage of materials, therefor; therefore י! CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS.- BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. THAT space for the uses hereinabove enumerated be granted to said Hays Haffelder, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at the northeast corner of the above described property; thence in a southerly direction approximately 23 feet to the point of beginning; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the center line of Lavaca Street 5 feet to a point; thence in a southerly direction and parallel to the center line of Lavaca Street approximately 23 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the center line of Lavaca Street to the east line of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Hays Haffelder, 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 permitted to put a door in the barricade that will either open in or slide parallel to the barricades, and at all times that meterial is being delivered or taken away from the building, a watchman shall be provided to warn pedestrians of approaching danger. (The Contractor will also be permitted to use 2 parking meter spaces immediately in front of the entrance in the barricade for the delivery or removal of materials during construction work.) (2) That the Contractor is permitted to construct in his working space a substantial gate which shall be kept closed at all times when not in use, and at all times that such gate is open, the Contractor shall maintain a person at this gate to warn pedestrians and vehicles of approaching trucks. This gate is not to open out so as to impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (3) That no vehicles in loading or unloading material at the working space shall park on any part of the street outside of the allotted working space. (4) That "No Parking" signs shall be placed on the street side of the barricades. (5) That the Contractor is permitted to construct a temporary work office within such allotted working space provided such work office is not within 25 feet of any corner street intersection. (6) That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (7) 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. CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS: :: (8) 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 systems for all tunnels. (9) 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 January 30, 1960. (10) 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. (11) 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. (12) 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 Contractors expense. (13) That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) 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 CouncilmanWhite, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Pursuant to published notice thereof, public hearing on paving was opened at 10:30 A.M. on the following streets: a. Holly Street and other streets b. Possum Trot and other streets c. Meredith Street and other streets d. Avenue "H" and other streets e. Ramsey Avenue and other streets f. Denson Drive and other streets g. East 52nd Street and other streets The Director of Public Works of the City of Austin, briefly described the improvements proposed to be constructed and briefly explained the method of apportionment of cost. The City Attorney stated that a Notice of the _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Hearing had been published in the Austin American and Statesman on the 21st and 22nd days of December, 1959, and in the American-Statesman on the 20th day of December, 1959, and in the manner required by law. The Mayor asked if there were any parties present who desired to be heard on any matter in connection with the improvements under consideration. MISS OLA P. VALDEZ and MATTHEW TOM PLUMMER, 1602 Harvey Street, appeared in the interest of Paving on Harvey Street (included in "b" above). They had no objections to the paving as they had petitioned for it, and stated that they knew that it enhanced their property, but they did not have the money to pay for it right now; and as this was an estate, they wanted to talk with the heirs, and to have something to present to them. They said they had no objections of being assessed for the paving. The City Attorney advised them to get in touch with the other heirs. There being no other persons present who desired to be heard, Councilman Palmer moved that the hearing be closed. 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 hearing was closed and directed the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance incorporating the findings of the City Council. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS, ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ALL SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Holly Street and other streets) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The ) ) ( - CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS :: motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. 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 ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS, ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ALL SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Possum Trot and other streets) the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer moved that The CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. 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 ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS, ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ALL SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Meredith Street and other streets) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None :: ..: ..::CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the the ordinance be finally passed. carried by the following vote: third time and Councilman Palmer moved that The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS, ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ALL SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Avenue H and other streets) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The === : : CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. 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 ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS, ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ALL SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Ramsey Avenue and other streets) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordiance was read the second time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS... :1 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. 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 ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ANHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS, ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ALL SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Denson Drive and other streets) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion,!! seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, ) ) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS carried by the following vote: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS, ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ALL SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (East 52nd Street and other streets) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the the ordinance be finally passed. carried by the following vote: third time and Councilman Palmer moved that The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, ) ) _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS-:: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Pursuant to published notice thereof the following zoning applications were publicly heard: MRS. MAY FINKELSTEIN By A. B. Beddow 600-612 Canion Street 6700-02 Guadalupe Street From "A" Residence To "D" Industrial NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "C" Commercial Mr. Stanley Johnson, purchaser, appeared in his own behalf and agreed to "C" Commercial instead of "D" Industrial as applied for. Eight families protesting "D" Industrial withdrew their opposition to "C" Commercial. Mr. Stanley Johnson agreed to the widening of Guadalupe Street to 80'. 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. MAURICE W. COLE 811-815 Shady Lane From "A" Residence To "D" Industrial RECOMMENDED on con- dition by the Planning Commission Mr. Herbert Smartt represented the applicant. He stated the owner was buying 24' to provide the necessary access to Airport Boulevard. He is to bring the deed by the City Attorney's Office. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "D" Industrial 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 "D" Industrial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS M. E. CHERNOSKY ESTATE By L. J. Struhall 300-504 Vargas Road 270-320 Bastrop Highway 6500-6510 Lynch Street From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area To "C" Commercial 6th Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission for only 250' to 300' fronting on Bastrop Hwy. & dedication of additional r-o-w on Saxon requested No opposition appeared. Mr. Struhall represented the applicant. Councilman Palmer asked about r-o-w to open Del Monte Road. Mr. Struhall stated he would give whatever the city wanted. Councilman Palmer asked about Saxon Street. Mr. Struhall stated whatever right-of-way was needed would be dedicated without cost to the city. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C" Commercial on a depth ranging from 250' to 350' on Bastrop Highway and to "LR" Local Retail for the remaining land 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 on a depth ranging from 250' to 350' on Bastrop Highway and to "LR" Local Retail on the remaining land and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. ) ) CAMERON AUSTIN COMPANY 1102-06 Koenig Lane W. H. Bullard, Owner From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "LR" Local Retail 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 "LR" Local Retail and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. CAMERON AUSTIN COMPANY 1204-1302 Koenig Lane W. H. Bullard, Owner From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. Mr. Bullard appeared in his own behalf. The CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "IR" Local Retail 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 "LR" Local Retail and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. :: CLAY L. PRICE JOE A. McCUTCHEON KATHERINE HICKEY By J.M. Patterson, Jr. No opposition appeared. 314-317 East 14th Street 1306-1310 Trinity Street From "B" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. Patterson represented the applicants. 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. HENRY H. HENZE 2115 Northland Drive From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission and to include additional property (2113 Northland Dr.) No opposition appeared. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "LR" Local Retail and to include the additional property, 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 "LR" Local Retail including the additional property and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS JAMES E. HILL BYRON LOCKHART Tract 1 1505-1613 Old State Hwy.29 1500-1610 0ld Austin-Del Valle Road Tract 2 1515-1608 Old State Hwy.29 1513-1603 Dalton Lane From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "GR"General Retail Mr. Hill appeared in his own behalf, and agreed to "GR" General Retail. No opposition appeared. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "GR" General Retail 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 "GR" General Retail and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. ALEX F. WARREN 1512-20 North Street From "A" Residence lst Height and Area & "C" Commercial 2nd Height and Area To "C" Commercial 2nd Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the if change to "C" Commercial 2nd Height and Area to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C"Commercial 2nd Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. HARRY DAUGHERTY 1311-1403 Montopolis Drive From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Mr. Daugherty represented himself, stating he wanted to put in a trailer court; and that he would set back 50'. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "GR" General Retail to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no"; Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: Councilman Perry CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. FRANK C. BARRON 5317-5331 New Manor Road From "GR"General Retail To "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. Mr. Barron represented himself, stating he was selling the property to 7-Eleven. 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-l" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. MURRAY HARRIS 1623-39 State Highway 71 By Bill Kennedy From "A" Residence Industrial To "DL" Light RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "DL" Light Industrial 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 "DL" Light Industrial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. ROBERT P. ΤΟΟΜΕΥ By E.B. Herrington & J.G. Johnson 1600-1608 Barton Springs Road 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: Conncilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-1" Commercial : - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS -.. and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. MRS. SAMMIE L. WALKER 1705 Walnut Avenue From "A" Residence 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 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 "B" Residence and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. ΑΝΙΤΑ NOBLE JEKEL By Clyde H. Welch 1011 East 32nd Street From "B" Residence To "0" Office RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. Mr. Jekel represented himself. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "O" 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. ALFRED C. MILLER By Roger S. Hanks 901-903 West 29th Street 2842 Pearl Street From "A" Residence To "O" Office NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Mr. Hanks represented the applicant, stating the property was to be sold to a doctor who will use this as his office. Opposition was expressed by MRS. H. J. LEON and MRS. C. W. ROBERTSON. Mr. Clements represented his son-in-law Mr. Alfred C. Miller. The Council postponed action until it could make a personal inspection of the area. FRED WONG 1307-11 East 52nd Street From "A" Residence Το "BB" Residence NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. i Mr. Bob Sneed represented Mr. Wong, stating he wanted to erect 18 units of apartment houses, 6 to a unit and filed a drawing of the project. Objections were expressed by MR. PERRY LEIGON, and MRS. ALLEN W. LEUTKENHOELTER. The Director of Planning stated that with the three lots, the owner could develop three duplexes under his present zoning. The Council postponed action until it could make a personal inspection of the area. ) ) H. C. PATTILLO 2301-2305 Hancock Drive 5014 Shoalwood Avenue From "A" Residence To "B" Residence NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Mr. Louis Owens represented the applicant, stating they wanted to put in a beauty shop in their home. The Council postponed action until it could make a personal inspection of the area. ELLEN C. JOHNSON ESTATE By Eric G. Ericson, Ex. 2909-11 Fruth Street 407-11 East 30th Street From "B" Residence To "O" Office RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Council postponed action until it could make a personal inspection of the area. R. F. FORD, et al By George Walker 2114-2212 Hancock Drive From "A" Residence & "0" Office To "GR" General Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Council postponed action until it could make a personal inspection of the area. : ! R. GRAHAM WILSON By Ronald Tynes 3408 West Avenue From "A" Residence ist Height and Area To "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission No one appeared representing the applicant. MR. C. H. WILLIAMS, 3504 West Avenue, representing himself and several property owners, opposed the change. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "B" Residence = ! ..CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. :: 2nd Height and Area to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: None Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller The Mayor announced that the change had been DENIED. The Mayor announced that the following zoning request had been withdrawn by the applicant: ARLEVIE JAMISON 3005 Kuhlman Avenue From "A" Residence To "B" Residence The City Manager stated that the Austin Public Schools had built a new school on Bolm Road and wanted to get Bolm Road widened. He displayed a strip map showing the right-of-way needed and recommended taking some of the rightof-way on the south side. In taking some of this right-of-way from the south side, they would miss some very large pecan trees on the north side. The Council informally agreed upon the recommendation about the right-of-way. As to zoning certain properties the Council informally agreed that the City Manager go ahead and initiate the zoning application, as discüssed and recommended, depending on whether or not the road was built down there. (5400-5500 blocks of Bolm Road) Councilman Bechtol moved that the City Manager be authorized to execute an agreement with the Office of Civil Defense and Mobilization for a Fall-Out Shelter in Zilker Park. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Council discussed the employment of JOHN G.STEINLE as consultant at the Brackenridge Hospital. Councilman White moved that MR. JOHN G. STEINLE'S proposal as set forth in his letter of October 27th and of November 10th, 1959, be accepted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 1:30 P.M., CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS. subject to the call of the Mayor. : ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED Mayor