- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting October 08, 1964 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 123 The meeting was called to order with Mayor Palmer presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Absent: Councilman Long 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 Councilman long absent due to illness. Invocation was delivered by REVEREND JOHN PLATT, Asbury Methodist Church. MAYOR PALMER announced a distinguished visitor was present this morning. The Director of Aviation introduced MR. URIC NATHANIAL AUGUSTE, Superintendent of Airports of the Government of Trinidad, who is on a fellowship from the International Civil Aviation Organization sponsored by the State Department and Federal Aviation Agency. COLONEL MURPHY said Austin was one of the very few cities in the United States that the F.A.A. chose for Mr. Auguste to visit. MR. AUGUSTE was impressed by the cordial welcome extended him by the City, and its being made official by the City Council. He compared Trinidad to Austin. Like the United States, Trinidad had come under several influences and international cultural influences. He said he was the first one who had come on one of these fellowships, and he was told there had been difficulty in selecting his program. To give credit, the F.A.A. chose what they thought was the best Airport in the United States, and he felt honored about being sent to the Austin Municipal Airport. The Mayor thanked him most graciously. The Mayor announced bids would now be received on equipment for Holly Street Plant No. 3. Bids were opened on Contract 129 Line Control Panel. Following is a tabulation of bids: - HOLLY STREET UNIT NO. 3 LINE CONTROL PANEL CONTRACT NO. 129 Bids opened by City Council 10:00 A.M., October 8, 1964 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS BID UNIT NO. 1 BID BOND LINE CONTROL PANEL October 8, 1964 BIDDER COMPLETE Clarady Electric Mfg. $10,000 $11,650 ESCALATION DWGS. IN CAL.DAYS Firm 21 Co. Powell Electric Mfg. Co. $10,000 $13,900 Firm 60 Westinghouse Elec. $10,000 $12,631 Firm 182 こ The bids were then referred to the Consulting Engineers, Brown & Root, Inc., and Director of Electric Utility for evaluation. Later in the afternoon meeting, the City Manager read the following letter from the Consulting Engineers. by Mr. H. D. Danner: "October 8, 1964 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager City of Austin P. 0. Box 1160 Austin, Texas 78764 "Subject: Holly Street Power Station, Unit No. 3- Contract No. 129, Line Control Panel "Dear Mr. Williams: "On October 8, 1964 at 10:00 A.M. bids on Contract No. 129, Line Control Panel were publically opened and read. Bids received were as follows: Claraday Electrical Mfg. Co. Powell Electric Mfg. Co. Westinghouse Electric Corp. $11,650.00 13,900.00 12,631.00 "Brown & Root, Inc., has examined these bids and found all bids to be in accordance with plans and specifications. All bid prices were firm. "It is therefore recommended that Clarady Electrical Manufacturing Company be awarded Contract No. 129 for the Line Control Panel for the lump sum of $11,650.00. APPROVED: s/ D. C. Kinney D. C. Kinney, Dir. Elec. Utility" "Very truly yours, BROWN & ROOT, INC. s/ H. D. Danner H. D. Danner Electrical Engineer by the Director of Electric Utilities Councilman Shanks moved that the Council The recommendation was approved and endorsed also by the City Manager. accept the recommendation of the City Manager and award the contract to the following: CLARADY ELECTRICAL MFG. CO. Contract No. 129 Line Control - - Panel $11,650.00 こ ) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 8, 1964 The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long Bids were opened on Contract 124 Following is a tabulation of bids: - Low Voltage Distribution Apparatus. HOLLY STREET UNIT NO. 3 LOW VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS CONTRACT NO. 124 Bids opened by City Council 10:00 A.M., October 8, 1964 BID UNIT BID UNIT BID UNIT NO. 1 NO. 2 NO. 3 DWGS. MOTOR BATTERY COMBINED ESCA- IN BIDDER BID BOND CONTROL CENTERS A.C.DIST. PANELS CHARGING & L.S. FOR BID UNITS TION DAYS 1 & 2 LA- CAL. Federal Pacific Electric Co. $15,000 $23,031 $4,161 $27,192 Firm 30 Cutler-Hammer, Inc. $15,000 $20,498 $2,997 $23,249 Firm - General Electric Co. $15,000 $22,220 No Bid No Bid Firm I.T.E. Circuit Breaker $15,000 No Bid No Bid $25,087 3%/yr. 30 Co. Nelson Electric Mfg. $15,000 No Bid No Bid $21,919* Firm 45 Westinghouse Electric $15,000 Corp. $23,486 $3,728 $27,214 Firm 126 Allis-Chalmers Mfg. $15,000 $23,807** 10% 30 * See attached sketches with Proposal ** Telegraphic It was noted there was a bid bond for Allis Chalmers Manufacturing Company, but the bid came in the form of a telegram and the City Manager read the telegram as follows: "Two copies of sealed proposals air mail special delivery 10-7; performance bond by rails our Abilene Office. Barnette". A letter from Mr. Barnette quotes for bidding Unit No. 1 only, $23,807.00, price subject to 10% escalation per contract terms; drawings for approval 30 calendar days, terms and conditions per specifications. The bids were then referred to the Consulting Engineers, Brown & Root, Inc., and Director of Electric Utility for checking. Later in the afternoon meeting, the City Manager read the following letter from Mr. H. D. Danner, Electrical Engineer, Brown & Root, Inc., Consulting Engineers: ) ) "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager City of Austin P. 0. Box 1160 Austin, Texas 78764 1240 October 8, 1964 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "October 8, 1964 "Subject: Holly Street Power Station, Unit No. Contract No. 124 Low Voltage Distribution Apparatus 3- "Dear Mr. Williams: "Bids for Low Voltage Distribution Apparatus, Contract No. 124, were publically opened at the City Council meeting October 8, 1964. A tabulation of the bids is attached. "The apparent low bid of Nelson Electric Manufacturing Company was found not to be in accordance with the specifications. "The lowest bid in accordance with the specifications was presented by CutlerHammer, Inc. "We recommend that Contract 124 be awarded to Cutler-Hammer, Inc., for bid unit No. 3 for the lump sum firm price of $23,249.00. APPROVED: s/ D. C. Kinney D. C. Kinney, Dir. Elec. Utility" "Very truly yours, BROWN & ROOT, INC. s/ H. D. Danner H. D. Danner Electrical Engineer Councilman LaRue moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the Consulting Engineers, the Director of Electric Utilities and the City Manager and award the contract to the following: CUTLER-HAMMER, INC., - - Low Voltage Contract No. 124 Distribution Apparatus - $23,249.00 The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Long The City Manager stated the manufacturers for Batteries and Chargers who failed to get bids in for the bid opening this morning have been contacted, and their bids are on the way. He recommended the Council set this bid opening for next Thursday at 10:00 A.M. on October 15th. Councilman White moved that the Council set 10:00 A.M., October 15th for the bid opening for Contract 131Battery and Charger. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Long CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 8, 1964 The Mayor and Council greeted and welcomed four students from Casis School, who were studying government. MR. ROD KENNEDY reported on the KHFI-FM Summer Music Festival produced by his firm and about 50 business firms, with the cooperation of the City Recreation Department, and the Police Department which helped with the traffic. He distributed copies of the report. Since this program was so successful, they were working on renewing this particular activity for Austin next year, and he expressed hope it would become an annual part of the program of the community. Mayor Palmer congratulated Mr. Kennedy on being appointed Commodore for the Aqua Festival for next year, and commended the programs at the Hillside Theatre, where national as well as local talent was brought in. This was a tremendous contribution made to the cultural and entertainment field, and he expressed appreciation to Mr. Kennedy for this report. POLICE SERGEANT JORDAN introduced 25 of the 50 Police Cadets as follows: JAMES BARCLAY JOHN L. BRANTLEY RONALD MONTGOMERY LARRY MOSELEY CHARLIE BROWN MICHAEL J. MURRAY JAMES BURCHFIELD WILLIAM L. DOBIE JOE PARK ELBERT FRANKS RICHARD FRIER ARNOLD GARRETT JAMES HARVEY CLAUDE HILL FRED JOHNSON WILLIAM KEEFE ROGERS NAPIER FARRELL PHILLIPS LARRY D. RAMSEY REX RODICK JUSTIN SHAFFER ROBERT STILL J. B. TALLEY WILLIAM VanLANDINGHAM MORRIS ZAWADZKE POLICE CHIEF MILES said they were extremely proud of these men, and they should be proud of themselves, as they managed to meet the very demanding qualifications and they are an exceptionally fine group of men. For the first time since 1948, Austin has a full crew. Councilman White moved the Minutes of the Meetings of September 17, 1964, and October 1, 1964, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Long Mayor Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF (A) 21.26 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE WILLIAM CANNON LEAGUE, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, 12. - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 8, 1964 AND (B) 8.74 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JAMES MITCHELL SURVEY, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. (Deer Park, Section 3 and Balcones Hills, Section 1) The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, an easement, five (5.00) feet in width, for public utility purposes, was granted to the City of Austin, in, upon and across a part of Lot 11, Block 2, Morningside Addition, according to a map or plat of said Morningside Addition of record in Book 4 at Page 288 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owner of the above described property has requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release the hereinafter described portion of said easement; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter described portion of said easement should be released, SAVE and EXCEPT that an easement be retained in the City for overhanging electrical facilities; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described portion of said public utility easement, SAVE and EXCEPT that an easement be retained in the City for overhanging electrical facilities, to wit: A strip of land two (2.00) feet in width, same being out of and a part of Lot 11, Block 2, Morningside Addition, a subdivision of a portion of the James P. Wallace Survey Number 57 in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Morningside Addition of record in Book 4 at Page 288 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which strip of land two (2.00) feet in width is more particularly described as follows: BEING all of the north two (2.00) feet of the south five (5.00) feet of said Lot ll, Block 2, Morningside Addition. October 8, 1964 1243 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Building Inspector, the application of Bill Grigsby for a building permit together with a site plan dated 10-7-64 meeting the requirements of Section 10-B, 3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City, for certain building establishment at 1307 Nueces, more particularly described in said application; and, WHEREAS, it has been found and determined by the City Council of the City of Austin that, based upon the use of the premises for the purpose of erecting an office building the maximum number of parking spaces which will probably be used by employees and customers of such establishment, taking into account the loading facilities on the site, the public parking areas and street space available for parking in the vicinity, public safety, and free circulation of traffic both on and off the site, is ten (10) parking spaces; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That ten (10) spaces is an adequate number of parking spaces for the establishment shown on the site plan of Bill Grigsby dated 10-7-64, for use of the premises for the purpose of erecting an office building. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, after an engineering and traffic investigation, the City Council has found that the circumstances are such that the maximum reasonable and safe speed for the operation of vehicles at the following location is less than thirty miles per hour on school days during the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. when pedestrians are present; and, WHEREAS, after said investigation the City Council has found that the maximum reasonable and safe speed for the operation of vehicles is twenty (20) miles per hour on such days and during such hours at the following location: ON STREET Rogge Lane Now, Therefore, FROM TO Gloucester Lane To 200 feet east of Reicher Drive CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 8, 1964 12 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Clerk be authorized and instructed to record this finding in Section 33.39 of the Traffic Register. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: THE NORTH 95.5 FEET ON THE EAST ONE-HALF OF OUTLOT 15, DIVISION "E", LOCALLY KNOWN AS 901-905 WEST 19TH STREET AND 18081810 PEARL STREET, FROM "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING SITUATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilmen Long The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted a petition for fogging McCullough-Sunny SlopeGreenlee area. Councilman LaRue moved that this petition be passed on to the Health Department for fogging the area. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: ) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 8, 1964 Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Long The City Manager submitted a recommendation from the Town Lake Study Committee regarding a sign for Christie's Seafood Restaurant. He displayed a drawing of the sign and stated their Minutes recited that the sign would be illuminated and would be 46' high and 28' wide. The Committee, recommended the erection of the sign. The Director of Public Works described the sign as being 40' wide and 42' from the anchor to the ground. The Mayor stated the Council should go look at this and find out exactly the location and see if it would have any effect on the Auditorium. The Mayor said the Council had two or three removed from down there, and he would want to make certain about this one. The City Manager called attention to the filing of the Street Paving Summary for September and the Report on the status of the Water and Sanitary Sewer Projects as of October 1st. Pursuant to published notice thereof the following zoning applications were publicly heard: CARRINGTON'S UNIVERSITY HILLS, By Paul D. Jones Tract 1 6700-6722 Manor Road 3508-3520 Loyola Lane Tract 2 Rear of 6706-6710 Manor Road Rear of 3512-3516 Loy- ola Lane From Interim "A" Resi- dence 1st Height & Area To "IR" Local Retail lst Height & Area From Interim "A" Resi- dence 1st Height & Area To "C-1" Commercial 1st Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Shanks moved that the change to "LR" Local Retail lst Height and Area for Tract 1 and to "C-1" Commercial lst Height and Area for Tract 2 be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "IR" Local Retail 1st Height and Area for Tract 1 and to "C-1" Commercial lst Height and Area for Tract 2 and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. - U-TOTE'M OF AUSTIN INC., By Robert Sneed 101-111 LaVista 3000-3006 South Congress Avenue From "C" Commercial and "C-1" Commercial 2nd Height & Area To "C-1" Commercial 2nd Height & Area 12 October 8, 1964 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Shanks moved that the change to "C-1" Commercial 2nd Height & Area be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-1" Commercial 2nd Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. - BOB AMMANN By Robert C. Sneed 8916-8922 North Lamar Boulevard From "C" Commercial 6th Height & Area To "C-1" Commercial 6th Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Shanks moved that the change to "C-1" Commercial 6th Height and Area be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-1" Commercial 6th Height & Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. BOB AMMANN By Robert C. Sneed Rear of 8916-8922 North Lamar Boulevard From "C" Commercial 6th Height & Area and "GR" General Retail 1st Height & Area Το "C-2" Commercial 1st Height & Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED for East 30' x 60' Mr. Sneed represented the applicant, stating this was in a planned Commercial Center laid out by Isom Hale Engineers, and this request is in accordance with the general procedures of liquor stores described by metes and bounds. It is felt the entire 60' depth will be needed. Councilman White moved that the requested area of 60' x 60' be granted "C-2" Commercial 1st Height and Area. The ) 1247 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 8, 1964 motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-2" Commercial 1st Height and Area for the requested area of 60' x 60' and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. - MOTON H. CROCKETT, JR. Tract 1 6200-6204 Cameron Road Tract 2 6206-6208 Cameron Road From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial. From "A" Residence To "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman White moved that the change to "C" Commercial for Tract 1 and to "C-1" Commercial for Tract 2 be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial for Tract 1 and to "C-1" Commercial for Tract 2 and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. MENT CO., WESTENFIELD DEVELOP- 1207-1211 West Lynn St. 1517-1521 West 13th St. From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission By Kash-Karry, Inc. Councilman Shanks moved that the change to "C-1" Commercial be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-l" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. 1248 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 8, 1964 WILLIAM J. JOSEPH By Arthur E. Pihlgren 1808 Briarcliff From "GR" General Retail 6th Height & Area To "C-1" Commercial 6th Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Shanks moved that the change to "C-1" Commercial 6th Height and Area be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-1" Commercial 6th Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. HAROLD H. ADKINS 7201-7203 North Lamar From "C" Commercial By Arthur E. Pihlgren 712-720 St. John's Ave. To "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Shanks moved that the change to "C-1" Commercial be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long 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. MARGARET KNIPPA BEST ET AL By Kash-Karry, Inc. 2401-2407 San Gabriel 904-914 West 24th St. Councilman White moved that the change to "C-1" From "C" Commercial 2nd Height and Area Το "C-1" Commercial 2nd Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Commercial 2nd Height and Area be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-l" Commercial 2nd Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. 12.49 October 8, 1964 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS CAPITAL NATIONAL BANK By Kash-Karry, Inc. 5513-5601 Parkcrest Dr. 3423-3435 Northland Dr. From "IR" Local Retail To "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman White moved that the change to "C-1" Commercial be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long 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. J. B. FORD 2017-2023 Ivy Trail From "C" Commercial 6th Height & Area To "C-1" Commercial 6th Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Shanks moved that the change to "C-l" Commercial 6th Height and Area be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-1" Commercial 6th Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. HENRY W. STUDIMAN ESTATE Tract 1 From "A" Residence lst Height & Area 1014 East 38th Street 3801-3803 Harmon Avenue To "C" Commercial 5th JACK MCKAY Tract 2 1016 East 38th Street By Fancher Archer Height & Area From "A" Residence lst Height & Area To "C" Commercial 5th Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Shanks moved that the change to "C" Commercial 5th Height and Area be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long 1253 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 8, 1964 The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial 5th Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. LOUIE GAGE 1026 East 53rd Street From "A" Residence 5th Height and Area To "C" Commercial 5th Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission MR. GAGE represented himself. It was pointed out there was a deed restriction on this property, and the Council had indicated it always wanted to be advised when there was a restriction. Mr. Gage said he was in the process of having this restriction removed now, and he wanted the Council to go ahead and grant the zoning. The Mayor said these were separate matters and it would be much better for Mr. Gage to get the restrictions removed first and then the Council take action on the application. Finally, after much discussion, Councilman LaRue moved that the change be granted and that the ordinance be brought in for the first reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial 5th Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. GLEN E. LEWIS By Arthur E. Pihlgren Tract 1 921-929 W. Oltorf St. 2401-2405 South 5th St. Tract 2 Rear of 2403-2405 South 5th Street Rear of 923-927 West Oltorf Street From "B" Residence 6th Height & Area To "IR" Local Retail 6th Height & Area From "B" Residence 6th Height & Area To "C-1" Commercial 6th Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. Arthur Pihlgren represented Mr. Lewis, described the large vacant tract and stated the area is primarily made up of multi-apartment houses and duplexes one block from the Federal project, and a store is needed in the area to serve the growing needs of the increasing number of people living in the area. MRS. ROSETTA D. CAVANAUGH former owner of Southwood Addition wanted to look at this site, as she was not quite familiar with the area which Mr. Lewis was asking to be zoned. The Mayor asked Mrs. Cavanaugh to go by the area and familiarize herself with it, and the Council would postpone action until the 12 : _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 8, 1964 afternoon meeting. Later in the afternoon meeting, Mrs. Cavanaugh returned to the Council Room. Councilman LaRue moved that the zoning be granted as requested The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "IR" Local Retail 6th Height and Area for Tract 1 and to "C-1" Commercial 6th Height and Area for Tract 2 and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. HENRY GABLE & ASSOCIATES By E. M. DeGenrin 2501-2517 Rio Grande St. 608-614 West 25th Street 2500-2516 Seton Avenue 615-621 West 26th Street From "B" Residence 3rd Height & Area To "C Commercial 4th Height & Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission MR. E. M. DeGEURIN represented the applicants, pointing out the certainty of the University's remaining at its present site and not moving to the Brackenridge tract, and the problem of its providing student housing. This application for zoning is to permit accomodations for 726 students and about 51 apartments for faculty members, and the design is planned for underground level parking for more than 400 cars. There will be dormitory and family unit apartments. Mr. DeGeurin went into detail in the many studies they had made with other universities concerning this type of development, with the Federal Housing Administration and traffic. Studies indicate about 48% of the building will be occupied by freshmen who will have no cars. He discussed the land costs in this area and the investment that would be placed here. Timing was important to the investors, as after the zoning, they will have to have a special permit. He pointed out this was a whole block of land of nearly 2 acres. Mr. De Geurin described the street problem, and their plans for wide ramps at the ends of the block for moving their cars into their lot. Tax revenues to the City would go from about $6,000 a year to $70,000-$79,000. The type of development is new, but is working out satisfactorily in other university cities. Councilman White stated he did not want to stop progress, but he was concerned about this traffic on Rio Grande. If it could be proved to him that traffic could be handled properly he would not be against that development. Mr. DeGeurin stated this development would take the traffic off the street. Councilman LaRue inquired about the attitude of the officials of the University. Mr. DeGeurin had talked to a number of them and could see no reason why they would oppose it when these investors were planning on spending $4,000,000-$5,000,000 for housing. He said as to parking, he would like to see the whole block restricted to parking, thus widening the street in that particular area. A manager of an apartment house in the area favored this development and said he found the cars stayed on the lots all day, even though his apartment was farther from the University than this one will be. The Planning Director noted if 50% of the occupants of this development were freshmen, 15% of the freshman enrollment would be living in this dormitory; but freshman enrollment is dropping. The Planning Director also pointed out this was more than a housing project, as the preliminary shows the lower floor for commercial CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 8, 1964 and office facilities. Mr. DeGeurin stated the commercial was for an international type of bizaare display than for a commercial activity; and this would be a management matter. Councilman LaRue asked if he were expecting to sell to the public generally, had he provided public parking facilities for the stores. Mr. DeGeurin stated this was a matter of discussion with the management and needed some studies. Councilman LaRue stated some parking space would have to be allocated to the public for this commercial part. The Director of Planning gave a detailed report on this development, stating the staff was not opposed to high rise apartment developments if they provided adequate open space and fitted into the area in terms of adequate streets and parking. Under the present zoning 108 units could be constructed, which would be a sizable number for this 1.6 acre of land. Density under the zoning ordinance is being doubled, in addition to adding commercial and office facilities. He stated Mr. Barrow's suggestion was to consider this zoning on an area basis. Traffic was discussed in detail as to the number of trips cars made each day from this type of development. Mr. DeGeurin pointed out $4,000,000 of private capital is to be invested in this project. The Planning Director discussed the subject of density. After much discussion, the Mayor stated the Council would look at this site, as this was something of extreme importance to the City, the University and to the developers Later in the meeting, Councilman Shanks moved that the change be granted as requested. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial 4th Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. MRS. MAXINE MOCK By Bob J. Bailey 5507-5517 Helen Street From "A" Residence To "B" Residence NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Mr. Bailey represented the applicant stating the houses are behind Spartan's store, and pointed out the commercial zoning and the apartment house development. He asked for "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area but he had no objection to "B" Residence 1st Height and Area. Discussion of the drainage ditch was held. The Planning Director stated they had turned down two lots on Bennett and 55th, and this was a community of home owners. The Council wanted to make an on-site inspection of the area. Later in the afternoon meeting, Councilman Shanks moved that the Council grant the request to "B" Residence 1st Height and Area contingent upon the easement. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence 1st Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary October 8, 1964 -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ordinance to cover. The Mayor announced the Council was asking that the City Attorney determine whether or not there is a need to retain any type of drainage easement. CAPITAL NATIONAL BANK 3401-3405 Northland Dr. By L. V. Bloomquist 5608-5616 Balcones Dr. From "IR" Local Retail To "GR" General Retail MR. L. V. BLOOMQUIST represented the applicant stating they wanted to have the "LR" Local Retail zoning changed to "GR" General Retail. He said Mr. Bradfield asked that they apply for "IR" Local Retail in the front and "GR" General Retail in the rear. Mr. Bloomquist said it was anticipated to put in a motor repair shop with a six foot fence around the building. The only boats stored would be those under repair, and there would be a limit of five boats at one time. The Mayor inquired as to the recommendation from the Commission, and the City Attorney stated the tie vote could not be considered as a favorable or unfavorable recommendation. After brief discussion, Councilman Shanks moved that the Council grant the requested change of zoning. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. - HARRY F. PORTER By Rogan B. Giles 600 Riverside Drive From "D" Industrial 2nd Height & Area Το "C-2" Commercial 2nd Height & Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "C-1" Commercial MR. ROGAN GILES represented the applicant, stating "C-1" Commercial would be acceptable. Councilman White moved that the change be granted to "C-l" Commercial as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long 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. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 8, 1964 1255 be extended to provide for the coming year's service. The City Manager said $25,000 was budgeted for the year. The City Manager explained some items were deleted from the past contract, as there was not sufficient time to begin them. Included was magazine advertising or some kind of publication; and if it were agreeable with the Council, these should be included in this contract. Councilman Shanks moved that the City Manager be instructed to enter into the contract on an annual basis. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The City Manager said from time to time he had discussed with the Council the matter of uprating the Seaholm Plant to provide for a better heat rate in some of the generators and turbines and to increase the capacity of the units. He listed the various approaches which had been explored--the sale of the units and purchase of new units, which may be the case of Unit No. 6; the rebuilding of the units and providing for a different type of housing for the units which would permit their stacking them up quicker without damaging them; adding different boilers, or putting in a single large boiler to supply two turbines. Many ideas had been explored including difference in temperatures and pressures, etc. He said they, along with Brown & Root who had made some studies along with them, had concluded the best approach would be to uprate Unit No. 5 by simply reblading the turbine, which would require the turbine to be sent back to the factory. In Unit No. 6, it was recommended that not only the turbine be improved, but the generator by sending it back to the factory for rewiring. In Unit No. 9, it was proposed that the turbine only be uprated. The effect of this uprating would be to provide an additional 22 megawatts of generating capacity. The cost of uprating the three units would be assfollows: $220,000 for No. 9 284,000 for No. 5 284,000 for Turbine No. 6 105,700 for Generator No. 6 $893,700 This would provide 22,000 additional KW capacity for the price of some $890,000 or about $44.00 per KW. The cost of installing new facilities in larger sized turbines complete, has been somewhere around $80.00 per KW. The heat rates in the units would be improved to the extent that figuring the 25% load factor on units, the saving on fuel on No. 9 would be $5,600 per year; on Units 5 and 6, the saving would be $9,650.00 per year or a total in fuel saving of $15,250 a year at a 25% load factor; and these units are loaded at a higher capacity than that. Allis Chalmers Company and General Electric Company were asked if they would be interested in bidding on uprating on this type of work, and they concluded they could not, and did not want to undertake to work on Westinghouse's equipment, so the only quotation is from Westinghouse. Inquiry had been made into the price of buying new turbines--on 20,000 KW Units 5 and 6, Westinghouse quoted $447,000 per turbine; on No. 9, $893,000. In addition, the change in the wiring would still have to be made on Generator No. 6. In addition of getting quotations on the new units if new turbines were purchased, they had checked back on material that Brown & Root had worked up for the Attorney in the antitrust suit, and their study showed 20,000 KW Generators as of 1963 would cost $650,844turbine and generators. The price for 40,000 KW Generators (turbine and generator _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 8, 1964 1252 would be $1,150,640, but does not include condenser, boiler, piping, etc. A turbine is generally considered to be about 65% of the total cost of turbine and generator, and the generator is about 35%. Using that as a guide to see if they received a reasonable price, they concluded they had a good quotation for the 20,000 KW units, the turbine alone on that basis last year according to the quotations from Brown & Root last year, would have cost $428,000, whereas this uprating job would be $284,000 each for the two turbines only with a new machine guarantee. They had the possibility of selling No. 6 and it would be their preference to install a new unit there of larger capacity, possibly a 50,000 KW unit. The City Manager reported it was the recommendation of the Brown & Root Consulting Engineers, in which the Director of Electric Utilities and he joined, to enter into the contract with Westinghouse to uprate Units No. 9 and No. 5 with an option contract with them in regard to No. 6, which would give the City an option to have it uprated at a later date at the $284,000 price quoted for the turbine and $105,700 for the generator. To uprate Units 5 and 9 would be $504,000 for 16,000 KW. The City Manager stated No. 9 would be sent to the factory in December and No. 5 would go a month later. Councilman LaRue stated on No. 9, 10,000 KW would be added for $220,000, which would be about $22.00 a KW. For Unit No. 6, it would run about $66.00, which would be close to new equipment. Councilman LaRue moved that the Council authorize Units No. 9 and 5 be sent in for repair and an option be picked up on No. 6. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long Mayor Palmer stated this was the recommendation of the City Manager, Director of Electric Utilities, and Consulting Engineers. Decision on the award of contract for brass fittings was deferred until the following week. The City Manager reported that a Consulting Ground Water Hydrologist was working with the City in connection with the Barton Creek Sanitary Sewer. When it is extended, care must be taken that the springs or swimming pool are not affected in any way, and it was felt that Mr. Guyton's advice was needed. Mr. Guyton is a specialist in this field. He will be exploring Barton Springs quite a bit, finding out its source, etc. The Director of Water Utilities stated it was known from where the springs came, but there were many things in that area that could influence it, and it is well that those things are known now. Mayor Palmer brought up the acquisition of the Whited Tract. Councilman White moved that the City Manager be instructed to acquire this property. (Balcones Trail) The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Long 1257 October &, 1964 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS The City Attorney showed on a map a tract directly south of the Little Campus on 18th and Interregional Highway. The property was offered to the City several months ago, and the Council discussed it and declined the offer. At the same time the Council discussed the Nash Tract, and thought its price was too high. The City Attorney said this property is on grade. The City Manager stated this property was more apt to be needed in connection with some adjustment in the Interregional Highway than in the Hospital Complex itself. They anticipate a new grade separation for 15th Street and the frontage road of the expresswayeither raise the frontage road over East 15th, or raise 15th Street over the Interregional Highway. In either case there will be needed an interchange and the transition will have to be started back in this area. The City Attorney stated the property was 130' on East 18th Street and 86' on Interregional. Councilman Shanks moved that the City Manager be authorized to acquire the property not going above the discussed price. (Virginia Taylor) The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The City Manager submitted the request of Austin Duplicators for approval of parking at 12th and Neches Streets. Plans for their building show parking to be under the building and with some filling in to be done. If an 8' rise on this creek occurs, this would be flooded. He showed the location of an easement. The Council discussed this at length. The Director of Public Works said the owner knew the area would be flooded and the City had an overflow easement which will be shown on the subdivision plat. The Mayor said his plans met all the requirements for his off-street parking; and even though that part might be flooded and he was going to make a cut in there, it would not obstruct any water. Councilman Shanks asked if this would be needed for the hospital expansion. The City Manager stated this was shown in the area that might be needed to be acquired for hospital purposes; however, they would never put any structure on it as far as the hospital was concerned. Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Building Inspector, the application of AUSTEX DUPLICATORS, INC. for a building permit together with a site plan dated 10-7-64 meeting the requirements of Section 10-B, 3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City, for certain building establishment at 1207 Neches, more particularly described in said application; and, WHEREAS, it has been found and determined by the City Council of the City of Austin that, based upon the use of the premises for the purpose of erecting an office building the maximum number of parking spaces which will probably be used by employees and customers of such establishment, taking into account the loading facilities on the site, the public parking areas and street space available for parking in the vicinity, public safety, and free circulation of traffic both on and off the site, is seven (7) parking spaces; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That seven (7) spaces is an adequate number of parking spaces for the establishment shown on the site plan of Austex Duplicators, Inc. dated 10-7-64, for use of the premises for the purpose of erecting an office building. 1258 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 8, 1964 The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: A 28,488 SQ. FT. TRACT OF LAND OUT OF OUTLOT 15, DIVISION "C", LOCALLY KNOWN AS 607-609 EAST 45TH STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING SITUATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman LaRue 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: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman LaRue moved that the rude be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer read correspondence to the Council as follows: Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Rinehart, 603 Elmwood Place, suggesting naming Park Place which crosses Waller Creek "Dobie Street" in memory of J. FRANK DOBIE. The Mayor suggested there may be something more prominent to name after Mr. Dobie. A letter from Mr. Merle A. Simpson, Architect, expressing his interest in being placed on the list for consideration if and when it has some architectural work. 1254 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 8, 1964 A letter from J. Alden Aldridge regarding flouridation. An offer for construction of a subway from the Airport to the University, at a total cost of construction of $2,000,000. A letter from MR. J. W. EDGAR, Commissioner of Education, expressing delight in meeting with Mr. LaRue and other businessmen in connection with their Future Farmers Association Convention in Austin in 1965. A letter from Mr. James P. Hart commending MR. BEVERLY SHEFFIELD for the fine manner in which he had maintained Barton Springs this past year. A letter from Major General J. B. Lampert, expressing appreciation for the warm hospitality that was shown to the Military Academy Party while they were in Austin; and for the thoughtful gesture of the Mayor, Council and City Manager's meeting them at the Airport, and for the personal hospitalities extended to him and his wife. The Mayor asked that the Council reschedule the report on the Economic Act and the Zoning Ordinance until Councilman Long returned. Councilman LaRue moved that the Councilset the following tax appeals as indicated: TAX APPEALS ۱ October 20, 1964 9:00 Α.Μ. Puett, Nelson 166 parcels October 21, 1964 9:00 Α. Μ. (Garden Oaks Company (Eagle Properties, Inc. (Welch, D. L. By: D. L. Welch Hall, Henry W. Odom, J. M. October 27, 1964 9:00 Α. Μ. By: E. D. McMullen Peterson, Lois Himes, Forrest Joseph, Edward Brown, Fannie U. E. Daywood, Joe H. By: J. R. Darrouzet Cage, Virgia. Lo 5 parcels 30 parcels 2 parcels 1 parcel 1 parcel 36 parcels 1 parcel 6 parcels 1 parcel 2 parcels 1 parcel CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1260 October 8, 1964 October 28, 1964 9:00 Α.Μ. Riffe, Frank W. Harrell, Avon M. Garrett By: Robert C. Sneed Marshall, Cal Richards, Elizabeth R. and Joe W. Neal By: Robert C. Sneed 1 parcel 3 parcels 1 parcel 1 parcel Sasse, Henry Wagner, Karl B. Wonsley, N. J. By: M. B. Braswell Delwood Shopping Center By Rogan B. Giles November 4, 1964 9:00 Α. Μ. (Hutchinson, L. H., Jr. (Connolly, J. D. (Carter, N. Ε. (McClure, E. C. (Hamilton, C. R. (Patterson, W. W. By: W. W. Patterson Hayes, Sigman W. (Scott, Spencer J. (Whittington, Harry M., Trustee (North Acre Corporation By: Spencer J. Scott E. M. Scarbrough Trust By: E. C. McClure Ceder, Oscar 1 parcel 4 parcels 2 parcels 1 parcel 1 parcel 1 parcel 1 parce cel 1 parcel 4 parcel els 4 parcels 1 parcel 1 parcel 1 parcel 86 parcels 1 parcel 4 parcels The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Long There being no further business, Councilman LaRue moved that the Council adjourn. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Long The Council adjourned at 7:20 P.M. subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: War APPROVED City Clerk Mayor