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City Tackles Blight, Plans Growth

Thursday, January 19, 1967 regular
  • Crackdown on Public Nuisances:

    Several properties were declared public nuisances, leading to authorized legal action for demolition and cost recovery if owners failed to repair or remove structures within a specified timeframe.
  • Future Business Regulation:

    A public hearing was scheduled to amend the Pest Control Ordinance, potentially allowing more part-time operators in the business.
  • Major Zoning Changes Planned:

    Numerous applications for zoning changes, including shifts from residential to retail or office uses, were referred for public hearings to guide future urban development.
  • Golf Course Safety Concerns:

    The city investigated complaints about a dilapidated municipal golf course fence after reports of golf balls damaging a resident's car.

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• : _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 19, 1967 tion; that upon a termination of the legal proceedings in favor of the City of Austin, the failure of the defendant to abate the nuisance, the forces of the City of Austin, with permission of the court, be empowered to demolish the structure, and affix the costs thus incurred as a valid and enforceable lien against the property upon which the above mentioned structure is located. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Mayor Pro Tem Shanks Noes: None Absent: Councilman White, Mayor Palmer Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be authorized to proceed in accordance with the recommendation of the Building Standards Commission on the following: 2104 West 7th Street Mr. Henry Lockwood That the structure located on this lot be declared a public nuisance by the City Council; that the owner of said property be given 90 days from September 14, 1966, in which to repair or demolish the structure; that after expiration of the 90 day period, the owner has failed to repair or demolish the structure, the Legal Department of the City of Austin be instructed to seek judicial determination that the above structure is a public nuisance in a court of competent jurisdiction; that upon a termination of the legal proceedings in favor of the City of Austin, the failure of the defendant to abate the nuisance, the forces of the City of Austin, with permission of the court, be empowered to demolish the structure, and affix the costs thus incurred as a valid and enforceable lien against the property upon which the above mentioned structure is located. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Mayor Pro Tem Shanks Noes: None Absent: Councilman White, Mayor Palmer Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be authorized to proceed in accordance with the recommendation of the Building Standards Commission on the following: 6328 El Mirando (Unit A) Mr. Stan Butler That the structure located on this lot be declared a public nuisance by the City Council; that the owner of said property be given 90 days from September 14, 1966, in which to demolish the structure; that after expira• _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 19, 1967 tion of the ninety day period, the owner has failed to demolish the structure, the Legal Department of the City of Austin be instructed to seek judicial determination that the above structure is a public nuisance in a court of competent jurisdiction; that upon a termination of the legal proceedings in favor of the City of Austin, the failure of the defendant to abate the nuisance, the forces of the City of Austin, with permission of the court, be empowered to demolish the structure, and affix the costs thus incurred as a valid and enforceable lien against the property upon which the above mentioned structure is located. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Mayor Pro Tem Shanks Noes: None Absent: Councilman White, Mayor Palmer Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be authorized to proceed in accordance with the recommendation of the Building Standards Commission on the following: 6328 El Mirando (Unit B) Mr. Stan Butler - That the structure located on this lot be declared a public nuisance by the City Council; that the owner of said property be given 90 days from September 14, 1966, in which to demolish the structure; that after expiration of the 90 day period, the owner has failed to demolish the structure, the Legal Department of the City of Austin be instructed to seek judicial determination that the above structure is a public nuisance in a court of competent jurisdiction; that upon a termination of the legal proceedings in favor of the City of Austin, the failure of the defendant to abate the nuisance, the forces of the City of Austin, with permission of the court, be empowered to demolish the structure, and affix the costs thus incurred as a valid and enforceable lien against the property upon which the above mentioned structure is located. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Mayor Pro Tem Shanks Noes: None Absent: Councilman White, Mayor Palmer : January 19, 1967 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be authorized to proceed in accordance with the recommendation of the Building Standards Commission on the following: 1600 East 4th Street Mr. Vernon Fowler That the structure located on this lot be declared a public nuisance by the City Council; that the owner of said property be given 60 days from June 8, 1966, in which to have this structure moved from the city limits; that after expiration of the 60 day period, the owner has failed to move this structure out of the city limits, the Legal Department of the City of Austin is instructed to seek judicial determination that the above structure is a public nuisance in a court of com- petent jurisdiction; that upon a termination of the legal proceedings in favor of the City of Austin, the failure of the defendant to abate the nuisance, the forces of the City of Austin, with permission of the court, be empowered to demolish the structure, and affix the costs thus incurred as a valid and enforceable lien against the property upon which the above mentioned structure is located. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Mayor Pro Tem Shanks None Absent: Councilman White, Mayor Palmer Councilman Long reported the fence along the Municipal Golf Course was in bad shape, and the golf balls are going over and through the fence. She had a call from MR. J. P. HILL, 1305 B Brackenridge, stating his car had been hit three times. He said he would talk to the City Attorney and he had discussed this with the Recreation Director and was assured the fence would be fixed. The Recreation Director stated he had not been contacted but would check into this. The City Attorney asked if the Council would like to fix a time on hearing an amendment to the Pest Control Ordinance to allow part time operators in this business. The Citizens Committee appointed by the Council had recommended a change. Councilman Long moved that the Council set a hearing at 11:00 A.M., February 2nd to hear the recommended amendment to the Pest Control Ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Mayor Pro Tem Shanks Noes: None Absent: Councilman White, Mayor Palmer (Dr. Primer to notify the committee) • • January 19, 1967 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The City Manager reported that the following zoning applications had been referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation and had been set for public hearing at 10:00 A.M. on February 23, 1967: CLARENCE L. BLAKEMORE By John Selman LAURA MCCALEB C. M. DOWD E. L. MILSTEAD ESTATE By Ed. Fleming ROBERT L. OGDEN CRESTLAND HOMES, INC. By Richard Baker THEO P. MEYER By Herbert Smartt NELSON PUETT & RAYMOND RAMSEY By Arthur Pihlgren P.R.P. BUILDING CORPORATION By Ronald Zent LANDRUM HICKMAN By Marvin Braswell C. C. NOLEN, ET AL 500 Park Boulevard 4209-4211 Duval Street 707 West 32nd Street 3113-3117 King Lane 8550-8634 U.S. Highway 183 1701-1725 Ohlen Road 1500-1506 Barton Springs Road 416-422 Jessie Street 505 Hearn Street Tract 1 506-508 Heartwood Drive 4901 South 1st Street Tract 2 507-509 Heartwood Drive 4907-4911 South 1st St. 4204-4212 Red River Street 7901-7923 U.S. Highway 183 2803-2817 Oldham Street 801-821 Comanche Street 2708-2816 Swisher Street 1406-1610 West Avenue 1108-1112 West 22 St. From "B" Residence 2nd Height & Area To "LR" Local Retail 2nd Height & Area From "BB" Residence 1st Height & Area To "B" Residence 2nd Height & Area From Interim "A" Residence 1st Height & Area To "GR" General Retail 5th Height & Area From "C" Commercial 2nd Height & Area Το "C-2" Commercial 2nd Height & Area From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail From Interim "A" Resi- dence 1st Height & Area To "LR" Local Retail 1st Height & Area From "A" Residence To "0" Office From Interim "A" Resi- dence 1st Height & Area To "C" Commercial 6th Height & Area From "A" Residence & "0" Office 1st Height & Area To "O" Office 2nd Height & Area From "A" Residence TO "LR" Local Retail From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area "B" Residence 2nd Height & Area To =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 19, 1967 RANKIN H. CHAPMAN By Robert C. Sneed KARL V. STOLLE By Ed Padgett Tract 1 3503-3505 Kerbey Lane Tract 2 1600 West 35th Street 3500-3502 Kerbey Lane 5101-5103 Depew Avenue 900-902 East 51st Street From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area To "0" Office 2nd Height & Area There being no further business Councilman LaRue moved that the Council adjourn. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Mayor Pro Tem Shanks Noes: None Absent: Councilman White, Mayor Palmer The Council adjourned at 1:00 P.M. subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: race Monroe Asst. City Clerk APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem