) ) - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting January 03, 1974 7:00 Ρ.Μ. Electric Auditorium 301 West Avenue 18 The meeting was called to order with Mayor Butler presiding. Roll Call: Present: Absent: Councilmen Binder, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Mayor Pro-tem Love The Invocation was delivered by REVEREND JOHN TOWERY, Congregational United Church of Christ. RECOGNITION Mayor Butler read resolutions commending retiring City Employees for their faithful and loyal services and presented the resolutions signed by all Council Members and Mayor Butler to the following: Mrs. Elsie Woosley, City Clerk Mrs. Esther Crow, P.B.X. Supervisor Mrs. LaVersa Wilson, Police Department AWARD Mr. J. C. Lilly, Municipal Finance Officers Association Chairman for West Texas, presented to the City of Austin the coveted CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE from the Municipal Finance Officers Association for its financial reporting. The financial reports must reflect compliance with legal directives and requirements and must fully and fairly disclose the financial condition of the governmental unit. He stated the CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE was initiated in 1946; and the City of Austin is the 321st governmental unit to receive the CERTIFICATE since its inception, although the Association has reviewed 1,760 entries. Austin's report is made more difficult than many governmental entities, in that it must meet the accounting and reporting requirements of the Federal Power Commission, the American Hospital Association, the American Water Works Association and the National Committee on Governmental Accounting, all in one document. The award-winning Report is for the Fiscal : ) January 3, 1974 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Year ending September 30, 1972. The award was received by Norman Barker, Finance Administrator; Bill Harrison, Finance Director; and Alfred G. Prinz, Comptroller, on behalf of the City of Austin. ZONING HEARINGS Mayor Butler announced that it was 7:00P.M., and the Council would hear the zoning cases scheduled for Public Hearing at this time. Pursuant to published notice thereof, the following zoning applications were publicly heard: TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS By Martin Boozer, Jr. C14-73-233 511 West Ilth Street From "B" Residence To "0" Office RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Lebermann moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be upheld. The motion, seconded by Councilman Binder, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Butler, Councilmen Binder, Handcox, Lebermann Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Mayor Pro-tem Love The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "0" Office District, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. GLENN W. CASEY, ET AL 1800-1806 Colony Creek From "B" Residence By Maryann Harden Drive (Tract 2) C14-73-235 Rear of 1800-1806 Colony Creek Drive To "LR" Local Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission (Tract 1) Councilman Lebermann moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be upheld. The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Binder, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Mayor Pro-tem Love The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "LR" Local Retail District, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. At this time Mayor Pro-tem Love entered the Council Chambers. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 3, 1974 GEORGE R. ROBERDEAU By Arthur Pihlgren C14-73-236 310 Fast 34th Street 3400-3404 Tom Green Street From "BB" Residence To "B" Residence RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Lebermann moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be upheld. The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro-tem Love Noes: Councilman Binder Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "BB" Residence District, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. 3 MRS. WENONAH GREEN TULL By Kevin Holcomb C14-73-237 407-409 West 15th Street (local.ly known as 401-403) From "C" Commercial 3rd Height and Area To "C-2" Commercial 3rd Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mayor Pro-tem Love moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be upheld. The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro-tem Love, Councilman Binder None Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-2" Commercial, 3rd lleight and Area District, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. EARL LOCKHART, JR. & MIKE TURNER By Phil Mockford C14-73-223 8569-8603 Research Boulevard From Interim "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "GR" General Retail 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission subject to a subdivision to identify this tract. Councilman Handcox moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be upheld, and the change to "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area, had been granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 3, 1974 4 Councilmen Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro-tem Ayes: Love Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman The Mayor announced that the change to "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area District, had been granted as recommended by the Planning Commission subject to a subdivision to identify this tract, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. EDWIN S. HUDSON By Chris Crow C14-73-224 5209-5215 Duval Street 501-503 East 53rd Street From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission subject to 15' of r-o-w dedication on East 53rd Street; a 40' building setback from the new r-o-w line on 53rd Street33 5' of r-o-w dedication along Duval Street; 5' sidewalk easement along Duval Street; a sub- division to combine the tracts; and a 6' privacy fence along the south property line. Councilman Binder questioned the chopping away of the neighborhood. Chris Crow, representing Mr. Hudson, stated the recommendations of the Planning Commission were satisfactory. Mayor Pro-tem Love moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be upheld, and the change granted to "LR" Local Retail. The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro-tem Love Councilman Binder Councilmen Dryden, Friedman Noes: Absent: The Mayor announced that the change to "LR" Local Retail District had been granted as recommended by the Planning Commission, subject to 15' of right of way dedication on East 53rd Street; a 40' building setback from the new right of way line on 53rd Street; 5' of right of way dedication along Duval Street; 5' sidewalk easement along Duval Street; a subdivision to combine the tracts; and a 6' privacy fence along the south property line, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. 5 MRS. E. R. YOUNGBLOOD By Adon Sitra C14-73-227 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Rear of 2001-2045 South Interstate 35 also bounded by Mariposa Drive January 3, 1974 From "A" Residence To "O" Office (as amended) RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission subject to finalization of vacation of Mariposa Drive; no access on Mariposa Drive, Matagorda Street, and Windoak Street; subject to a subdivision to combine subject tract with property fronting on Interstate Highway 35; with the 50' strip on both the north and east side of subject tract to remain "A" and to be left in its natural state. Councilman Handcox moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be upheld and the change granted to "O" Office District. The motion seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro-tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Handcox, Noes: None Lebermann Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman The Mayor announced that the change to "0" Office District had been granted as recommended by the Planning Commission, subject to finalization of vacation of Mariposa Drive; no access on Mariposa Drive, Matagorda Street, and Windoak Street; subject to a subdivision to combine subject tract with property fronting on Interstate Ilighway 35; with the 50' strip on both the north and east side of subject tract to remain "A" and to be left in its natural state. LUMBERMEN'S INVESTMENT CORPORATION By Robert L. Davis C1.4-73-228 Tract 1: 7000 Decker Lane Tract 2: 8100 Loyola Lane Tract 3: 8000 Loyola Lane Tract 4: 7900 Loyola Lane (Loyola Lane also known as Decker Lake Road) From Interim "A" Residence 1st Height and Area Το "BB" Residence 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission subject to a subdivision to identify these tracts and to provide for streets; & subject to restric- tive covenants limiting dens- ities on Trs. 3 & 4 to 10 units per acre and densities on Trs. 1 & 2 to 15 units per acre; and recommend approval of request of appli- cant for deferred zoning & sign notification. 6 January 3, 1974 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Handcox moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be upheld and the change granted to "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area District. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro-tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman The Mayor announced that the change to "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area District, had been granted as recommended by the Planning Commission, subject to a subdivision to identify these tracts and to provide for streets; and subject to restrictive covenants limiting densities on Tracts 3 and 4 to 10 units per acre and densities on Tracts 1 and 2 to 15 units per acre; and recommend approval of request of applicant for deferred zoning and sign notification. ) MERRITT, DARDEN & HETHERLY, ET AL By Robert Sneed C14-73-230 2220-2316 North Loop Boulevard From "LR" Local Retail 2nd Height and Area To "LR" Local Retail 3rd Height and Area (as amended) RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission as amended for the outline of the building plus 5' with a provision that 3rd Height and Area be rolled back if the proposed use as a multi-family housing building for the elderly is not accomplished; subject to a restrictive covenant speci- fying that the roof level of the building not exceed 90' (the elevator shaft being excluded); subject to a 100' building setback from the west boundary; and a 6' privacy fence along the west boundary. After Robert Sneed, representing the applicant, asked that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be clarified in that not only the elevator shaft but also the air conditioning and parapet walls should be excluded in the 90' height of the building. He asked also that the 100' building setback from the west boundary line be lowered to 90' to save live oak trees in the area. discussion, Mayor Pro-tem Love moved that the change to "LR" Local Retail, 3rd Height and Area District be granted as recommended by the Planning Commission, with a change in the building setback from the west boundary to 90' and excluding the air conditioning and parapet walls from the requirement that the roof level of the building not exceed 90'. The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: ) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 3, 1974 7 Ayes: Councilmen Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro-tem Love Noes: Councilman Binder Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman The Mayor announced that the change to "LR" Local Retail, 3rd Height and Area District, had been granted as recommended by the Planning Commission, with the changes made. At this point Councilman Dryden entered the Council Chamber. He was not present at the beginning of the meeting due to an emergency to care for an employee of his for 28 years. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF AUSTIN By Forest S. Pearson C14-73-239 750-826 and rear of 876-998 Ed Bluestein Boulevard 6101-6403 Bolm Road 701-1015 Gardner Lane From "B" Residence To "D" Industrial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission subject to a Master Plan redesignation of this tract as Industrial; subject to r-o-w to increase Bolm Road to 80'; a restric- tive covenant prohibiting access to Gardner Road; 1/2 the r-o-w necessary to bring Gardner Road up to 50' for a distance of approximately 600' south of Bolm Road ending in a cul-de-sac to be taken from the subject property. Mayor Pro-tem Love moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be upheld and the change granted to "D" Industrial District. The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro-tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Dryden None Absent: Councilman Friedman The Mayor announced that the change to "D" Industrial District had been granted as recommended by the Planning Commission, subject to the conditions, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. At this point Councilman Dryden was called from the Council Chamber and did not return to the Council Meeting, as he had to leave the Chambers to care for the City Manager, Mr. Davidson. 8 AUSTEX DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LTD. By Phil Mockford C1.4-73-240 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 2302-2822 and 2303- 2823 William Cannon Drive January 3, 1974 From Interim "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "BB" Residence 1st Height and Area (Tracts A & E) "O" Office ))))) 1st Height and Area (Tracts B & D) "GR" General Retail Ist Height and Area (Tracts C & F) RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission, excluding a 120' strip along the northwest boundary of Tract F from West Gate Boulevard south to the northern boundary of Tract E, subject to limita- tion of curb cuts on William Cannon Drive to a maximum of 5 on Tracts A, F, and E and to a maximum of 5 on Tracts B, C, & D; limitation of curb cuts along West Gate Boulevard to a maximum of 3 on Tract A; and to a maximum of 4 on Tract F; no curb cuts on Berkley Avenue from Tract A; and recommended that the Council approve deferred zoning and sign notification for subject tracts. Dick, Lillie, Planning Director, stated the Planning Commission recommended this change as requested. Councilman Handcox moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be upheld, subject to the conditions, and the change be granted to "BB" Residence, 1st lleight and Area District for Tracts A & E; "O" Office District, 1st Height and Area, for Tracts B & D; and "GR" General Retail, lst Height and Area District for Tracts C & F. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro-tem Love Councilman Binder Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman The Mayor announced that the change to "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area District for Tracts A & E; "0" Office, 1st Height and Area District for Tracts B & D; and "GR" General Retail, lst lleight and Area District for Tracts C & F had been granted as recommended by the Planning Commission, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS=== January 3, 1974 9 FRED W. ADAMS, ET UX By Edward Witkowski C14-73-226 1500-1502 Fortview Road From "GR" General Retail To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission subject to a 25' building setback on the north property line; a 6' privacy fence on the north property line; and dedication of r-o-w on Fort View Road to bring this street up to 70'. Edward Witkowski, purchaser of the property, appeared for this change. Councilman Lebermann moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be upheld, subject to the conditions, and that the change be granted to "C" Commercial. The Mayor announced that the motion died for lack of a second. Mayor Pro-tem Love moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be denied. The motion, seconded by Councilman Binder, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro-tem Love, Councilman Binder Noes: Councilman Handcox, Lebermann Absent: Councilman Dryden, Friedman The City Attorney announced that the change had been DENIED. ) JAMES LAROY MILSTEAD By Martin Boozer, Jr. C14-73-232 4308-4310 Bannister Lane From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission subject to 1/2 the r-o-w (5') to increase Bannister Lane to 60' and a 6' privacy fence on the southern boundary line. Martin Boozer, Jr., representing the applicant, appeared for this zoning and stated the neighborhood supported this change. Councilman Binder moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be denied. seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: The motion, Councilmen Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Pro-tem Love, Councilman Binder Noes: Mayor Butler Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman The Mayor announced that the change had been DENIED. MANUEL P. GARCIA By Mrs. Joe V. Limon C14-73-222 1312 Redwood Avenue From "A" Residence To "R" Local Retail NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission 10 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 3, 1974 Councilman Handcox moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be upheld and that the change be denied. The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Councilman Lebermann, Mayor Pro-tem Love, Councilman Binder, Handcox Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Mayor Butler The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the change had been DENIED. )))) TRUMAN H. MONTANDON By Robert Girling C1.4-73-238 301 East 38th Street 3705-3709 Grooms Street From "A" Residence To "0" Office NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Councilman Handcox moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be upheld and the change be denied. The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro-tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Handcox, Lebermann Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Mayor Butler. The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the change had been DENIED. The Council reset for public hearing at 7:00P.M., January 17, 1974, the following zoning applications and instructed that new notices be sent: LYNN H. KING C1.4-73-225 WILL E. ODOM By Tom Curtis C14-73-231. 3512 East 17th Street also bounded by Redwood Avenue 616-700 Blanco Street 701-707 Harthan Street From "A" Residence To "B" Residence NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission From "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area To "GR" General Retail 2nd Height and Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission ΑΝΝΕΧATION Councilman Handcox moved that the Council. adopt a resolution re-setting the public hearing at 7:00 P.M., January 24, 1974, to consider annexing the following: Total of 1,145.99 acres of land out of the WILLIAM CANNON LEAGUE and SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT: _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 3, 1974 // Tract 1: 569.00 acres of land out of the William Cannon League and the Santiago del Valle Grant Circle S Ridge; Resubdivision of Lot 18, Block B, Circle S Ridge, Section One; Resubdivision of Lot 21 and north part of Lot 22, Block B, Circle S Ridge, Section One, Davis and Puryear Addition; R. O. Davis Addition; LaFuente Subdvision; L. I. Powell Subdivision, San Antonio Road Addition; Resubdivision Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, Block E, and Lots 1 and 7, Block F, San Antonio Road Addition; San Antonio Road Addition, Section 33 Annie E. Shackelford Subdivision and unplatted land; and portions Circle S Road, East Dittmar Road, Corral Lane, Chaparral Road, Bluff Springs Road, Old Crow Lane, Little Texas Lane and Goodnight Lane. (initiated by City of Austin) Tract 2: 99,62 acres of land out of the William Cannon League unplatted land. (initiated by City of Austin) Tract 3: 50.83 acres of land out of the William Cannon League: 26.25 acres of land Beaconridge I. (requested by Bryant-Curington, Inc., as agent for the owner, Fawnridge Development Company) 24.58 acres of land portions of South First Addition, Section One, Austin Independent School. District tract of land and unplatted land; and portions of South First Street, Dittmar Road, Mairo Street and Blue Valley Drive. (initiated by City of Austin) Tract 4: 426.54 acres of land out of the William Cannon League Damon A., Almeta S. Richter Kuyus Subdivision; Hattie M. Marx Subdivision; a Resubdivision of Lot 1 of a Resubdivision of a portion of R. A. Nowlin's Subdivision; Swanson's Gardens and Wattinger Acres; and portions of South First Street; Slaughter Lane, Peaceful Hill Road, South Congress Avenue, Dittmar Road, Mairo Street and Blue Valley Drive and unplatted land. (initiated by City of Austin) The motion, seconded by Councilman Binder, carried by the following Ayes: Mayor Pro-tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Handcox, Lebermann Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Mayor Butler ))) vote: ) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 3, 1974 12 BOTLER INSURANCE Councilman Lebermann moved that the Council adopt a resolution, authorizing the expenditure of $191,1.10.00 to extend boiler insurance to January, 1977. The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Binder, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Pro-tem Love Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Mayor Butler AIRPORT LEASE AGREEMENT Councilman Lebermann moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with the Federal. Aviation Administration increasing space occupied in the airport terminal building by 492 square feet of administrative area formerly occupied by the Weather Bureau and relinquished by that agency; and adding said space to FAA contract for custodial services. This extends the contract to 1980. ($2.00 per square foot plus $1.44 for custodial services.) Councilman Binder, carried by the following vote: The motion, seconded by Ayes: Councilmen Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Pro-tem Love, Councilman Binder Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Mayor Butler ENGINEERING SERVICES SELECTION Councilman Handcox moved that the Council amend previous Engineering Services Selection of June 21, 1973, of the firm of Freese & Nichols, Consulting Engineers, deleting that portion of the Onion Creek Wastewater Interceptor, Capital Improvements Program Project No. 5063 2, from the east to west boundaries of McKinney Falls State Park, and adding the "Boggy Creek South Wastewater Interceptor, Capital Improvements Program Project No. 5069 1, from Onion Creek to Manchaca Road." The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: (CIP Project No. 5069 1 has been changed to 5073 1.) Ayes: Councilmen Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Pro-tem Love, Councilman Noes: None Binder Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Mayor Butler ACQUISITION OF LAND Councilman Handcox moved that the Council. adopt a resolution authorizing the acquisition of certain land for widening U. S. Highway 290 between Interstate lHighway 35 and Cameron Road. (4,792 acres of land out of the James P. Wallace Survey Lem Scarbrough and Margaret Scarbrough Wilson) The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 3, 1974 13 Ayes: Councilmen llandcox, Lebermann, Mayor Pro-tem Love, Councilman Binder Noes: None Absent: Councilman Dryden, Friedman Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Mayor Butler At this point the Mayor returned to the Council Room and announced that the City Manager, Dan Davidson, had just been carried to the hospital. with chest pains. )))) CONTRACTS FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES Councilman Lebermann moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing approval. and execution of contracts for appraisal services for Northeast District Park, Southeast District Park and Barton Creek District Park and Greenbelt. (Harold Legge, Southeast District Park; James Culp, all three parks; and Edwin Terry, Northeast District Park and Barton Creek District Park and Greenbelt.) The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro-tem Love, Councilman Binder Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman AERIAL PASSAGEWAY Councilman Handcox moved that the Council adopt a resolution consenting to the construction of an aerial passageway over Scenic Drive. (Applicant: John D. Byram by Robert C. Sneed). Mayor Pro-tem Love seconded the motion. Roll was not called on this motion. Mr. Irwin Spear read from Minutes and transcript of the meeting of September 13, 1973, that the Council would have a public hearing after the matter was heard by the Citizens Board of Natural Resources and Environmental Quality. Mrs. David Block was present also but did not speak. It was the consensus of some of the Council Members that the hearing before the Board was the public hearing, but all Members stated they were not against a public hearing before the Council. Mr. Robert Sneed stated the Board had recommended the construction, but he was not opposed to a public hearing before the Council. Councilman Lebermann moved that the Council set a public hearing on the construction of an aerial passageway over Scenic Drive for January 10, 1974, at 7:00 Ρ.Μ. The motion, seconded by Councilman Binder, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro-tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Handcox, Lebermann Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 3, 1974 14 STREET NAME CHANGE Councilman Lebermann moved that the Council officially designate Congress Avenue as CONSTITUTION AVENUE for the duration of Texas' First Constitutional Convention beginning January 8, 1974. The motion, seconded by Councilman Binder, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro-tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman At this point Mayor Butler left the Council Meeting. HEARING SET AMENDMENTS TO AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT PLAN Councilman Handcox moved that the Council set public hearings at 7:00 P.M., January 24, 1974, for the following amendments to the Austin Development Plan: An area of approximately 39 acres requested by the Austin Housing Authority, plus an additional area of 15 acres, for a change in the land use designation from Medium Density Residential and Commercial Service and Semi-Industrial to Manufacturing and Related Uses. The request is located in east Austin south of Bolm Road, east of Gardner Road and west of Ed Bluestein Boulevard. C2-73-1(k) An area of approximately 4 acres requested by Mr. Robert Shapard for a change in the land use designation from Suburban Residential to Manufacturing and Related Uses. The request is located in the bend of the Colorado River north of Fallwell Lane in Southeast Austin, approximately one and one-half miles north of State Highway #71 and one and one-half miles east of F.M. 973. C2-73-1(L) The motion, seconded by Councilman Binder, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Binder, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Pro-tem Love None Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Mayor Butler HEARINGS SET APPEALS Councilman Handcox moved that the Council set a hearing for 7:00 Ρ.Μ., January 17, 1974, to hear appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission on Teague-Buda's application, C7-73-2, to place portions of Harper Creek in a pipe. The motion, seconded by Councilman Binder, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Binder, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Pro-tem Love Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Mayor Butler ) January 3, 1974 15 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Handcox moved that the Council set a hearing for 7:00 Ρ.Μ., January 24, 1974, to hear an appeal from the decision of the Austin Electrical Board regarding a Master Electrician's License for Isaac Perez. The motion, seconded by Councilman Binder, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilman Binder, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Pro-tem Love None Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Mayor Butler PARADE PERMIT Councilman Handcox moved that the Council grant a parade permit to Capital Area Chapter March of Dimes, by Ms. Mary Louise Tindle, for Saturday, March 2, 1974, from 8:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. to form at Nelson Field and proceed north on Berkman to Coronado Hills Drive, west on Coronado Hills to Cameron Road, north on Cameron Road to Highway 183, west on 183 to Interstate Highway 35 access road, north on access road to F.M. 1825 and cross under Interstate Highway 35 to west access road, return on west access road on same streets to Nelson Field 20-mile Miles for Children Walk. The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Pro-tem Love, Councilman Binder Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Mayor Butler CITIZEN APPEARANCES Mr. A. D. Stenger appeared before the Council regarding a sewer tap for a house nearing completion on Lot 6, Ridgewood Village, Section I. The Council. delayed hearing this request for one week. The request of Mrs. Velma Roberts and a group of concerned citizens to discuss the Rosewood Medical Clinic was withdrawn. ORDINANCES DELAY ONE WEEK All ordinances listed on the Agenda were delayed for one week. Program. AUSTIN TOMORROW PROGRAM The Council was furnished a written status report on Austin Tomorrow The City Manager recommended the following steps: 1. Replace inactive members of the Assembly who have indicated a desire to resign or do not intend to attend future meetings. 2. Centralize the administrative function of the program in the Planning Department for better coordination of the total Austin Tomorrow Program. This coordinating is especially important during Phase III of the program during February through April when the 50 neighborhood meetings are scheduled. These meetings are the core of the program when all citizens have an opportunity to participate. 16 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 3, 1974 3. Amend the contract with National Leadership Methods, Inc., by reducing the remaining responsibilities of the consultant and the cost of his services from $19,405 to $6,000. This proposed amendment for services would be consistent with the original. contract to complete the consultant's primary responsibilities by the end of January. Councilman Binder asked if in the procedure change would they come back to the Council for names of persons to be appointed. It was stated they would. Mrs. Andrea Winchester requested a copy of the recommendation. Councilman Lebermann moved that the Council accept the report and authorize amending the contract with National Leadership Methods, Inc., by reducing the remaining responsibilities of the consultant and the cost of his services from $19,405 to $6,000. The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilman Lebermann, Mayor Pro-tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Handcox None Absent: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Mayor Butler ZONINGS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING FEBRUARY 7, 1974 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 on February 7, 1974: JULIA J. SAWYER By Eugene Palmer C14-73-241 SAM HERNANDEZ TRUJILLO C14-73-242 JENNIE L. LOPER & RILEY C. LOPER By Jon N. Wisser C14-73-243 THOMSON & FITZGERALD C14-73-244 MRS. O. P. LOCKHART By Miles E. Hutchens C14-73-245 GOV. ALLAN SHIVERS, JOHN SHIVERS AND C. MCADEN By Dan Felts C14-73-246 RANDOLPH A. HAYNES, JR. By Martin H. Boozer, Jr. C14-73-247 2624-2626 Guadalupe Street (locally known as 261.0) 4805 Westgate Boulevard 2620 Choctaw Trail 5126 Bruning Avenue Rear of 5109 Evans Avenue 204 Stassney Lane 201-211 East 19th Street 1817-1819 Brazos Street From "C" Commercial Το "C-2" Commercial From "A" Residence To "0" Office From "A" Residence To "0" Office From "A" Residence To "GR" General. Retail From "C" Commercial Το "C-1" Commercial. 5300-5306 Joe Sayers Avenue, 1500-1504 North Loop Boulevard From "B" Residence To 1st Height and Area "LR" Local Retail 2nd Height and Area From "A" Residence To "B" Residence 3408 Burleson Road ))) 17 P. M. BRYANT By Martin Boozer, Jr. C14-73-248 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 2642-2700 Metcalfe Road January 3, 1974 From Interim "A" Residence 1st Height and Area GLEN M. GARRETT By Martin H. Boozer, Jr. C14-73-249 J. W. SAVAGE, ET UX By Robert L. Davis C14-73-250 EMILE JAMAIL, M. M. BRINLEY AND BILL R. BRINKLEY By Robert L. Davis C14-73-251 KRT, INC. By James A. Brady C14-73-252 CITY OF AUSTIN Area study initiated by the Planning Department C14-73-253 REGENCY SQUARE PROPERTIES, INC. By Will Garwood C14-73-254 2904 Beanna Street 809 Leonard Street 8300 Bowling Green Drive 2300-2304 Ohlen Road 8000 U. S. Highway 290, East, Rear of 7700-8000 U. S. Highway 290, East Rear of 2400-2448 Ed Bluestein Boulevard also bounded by Old Cameron Road 4009-41.09 Bannister Lane 1124-1210 West Ben White Boulevard An area of land con- sisting of approximately 415 acres (±) bounded on the north by Kramer Lane, on the east by Running Bird Lane, on the south by Research Boulevard and on the west by F.M. 1325 615-721 East 11th Street, 614-720 East 10th Street, also bounded by Interstate Highway 35 To "BB" Residence 1st Height and Area From "A" Residence To "B" Residence From "A" Residence To "B" Residence From Interim "A" Residence To 1st lleight and Area "C" Commercial 1st Height and Area From "A" Residence and "B" Residence To "GR" General Retail From Interim "A" Residence 1st Height and Area and To "A" Residence 1st Height and Area "D" Industrial 1st Height and Area From "C" Commercial. 3rd Height and Area and "C" Commercial 2nd Height and Area and "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area To "C" Commercial 4th Height and Area ) MAUDINE O. CLOER By Paul W. Jones, Jr. C14-73-229 MRS. ADELE RICHTER By O. W. Richter C14-73-234 2700-2704 South 1st Street 601-603 Cumberland Road 947-949 East 50th Street 4916-4918 Harmon Avenue: From "A" Residence To "C" Commerical From "A" Residence To "O" Office PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS BAKER-CROW COMPANY By Maury Hood _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 3, 1974 ) ) ) ) ) ) ) 18 Bounded on the west by Mesa Drive, on the south by Cima Serena Drive and on the east by Tallwood Drive 106 attached and detached single-family dwelling units with recreation facilities and common open space, called "Austin Woods Cluster Housing," a planned unit development ADJOURNMENT The Council adjourned at 8:50 P.M. ATTEST: Grace Monive Acting City Clerk APPROVED Mayor