Austin Bus Meeting: Shepherd's Mountain Zoning
Unusual Meeting Location:
The City Council held a special public hearing aboard a bus at Bull Creek Road and City Park Road.Limited Annexation Proposal:
The main agenda item was a proposed "limited purpose annexation" of approximately 332 acres in the Shepherd's Mountain area.Zoning, Not Taxes:
This annexation would extend Austin's planning, zoning, health, and sanitation standards to the land, but the City would *not* provide utility services or tax property owners.Expanded Scope:
City staff explained that additional acreage was included beyond the original tract for easier identification and to give the city broader zoning authority.Public Opposition:
Property owners and investors expressed concerns, requesting their land be excluded from the annexation or be granted specific zoning with full annexation.
Full Transcript
F Y OF AU FOUNDED 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES For - April 07, 1982 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - 6:00 Ρ.Μ. SHEPHERD'S MOUNTAIN LIMITED PURPOSE ANNEXATION Council Chambers, 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Memorandum To: City Council Carole Keeton McClellan Mayor John Treviño, Jr. Mayor Pro Tem Council Members Larry Deuser Roger Duncan Richard Goodman Ron Mullen Charles E. Urdy Nicholas M. Meiszer City Manager Grace Monroe City Clerk Mayor McClellan called to order the Special Called Council Meeting held aboard a bus at the intersection of Bull Creek Road (R.M. 2222) and City Park Road, Travis County, Texas. The Mayor noted the absence of Councilmembers Deuser and Urdy. Mayor McClellan announced the purpose of the public hearing is on the annexation for limited purposes as provided by Article I, Section 7 of. the Charter of the City of Austin, of 332 acres of land more or less, out of the James Jett Survey No. 1, Travis County, Texas, and as more particularly described in Exhibit "A" which is attached hereto and made a part of this notice for all purposes. Mr. Dick Lillie, Director of Planning, stated the annexation has been initiated by Council for the Shepherd Mountain area which includes 151 acres. Mr. Lillie said, "For the purpose of this annexation hearing the staff added additional acreage that included the balance of property between the Shepherd Mountain tract and 2222 and between the Shepherd Mountain tract and City Park Road and the Shepherd Mountain tract and Lake Austin." He then referred to maps and explained about 200 additional acres were included. Mr. Lillie stated, "The limited purpose annexation, if approved by the City Council will allow the City to extend planning and zoning standards, health and sanitation goals and ordinances.... The City will provide no utility services and will not tax property owners. Josie Champion, who with her sisters, owns 50 acres in the area, asked that their property be excluded from the limited purpose annexation. Mayor McClellan asked why additional property was added for limited purpose annexation. Mr. Lillie explained for ease of identification and to allow the City to have zoning authority. Tom Jones, who said he represents investors who want to build offices on one acre, said they either want to be exempt or be granted "O" zoning with full annexation. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 6:40 p.m.