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Austin Tackles Water, Housing, Voting Rights

Thursday, April 21, 1983 regular
  • Addressing Infrastructure and Environmental Compliance:

    The city committed significant resources and immediate action to fix serious wastewater system deficiencies identified by the state, including upgrades to treatment plants and promoting water conservation.
  • Navigating Urban Development:

    Approved a 256-unit apartment complex despite neighborhood opposition and concerns about density, and also vacated a street portion for development with strict limits on units and building setbacks.
  • Boosting Building Safety and Planning for Growth:

    Established a new inspection program for home foundations and wallboards to enhance construction safety, and funded major studies for future land use and expanding water/wastewater services to growing areas.
  • Advocating for Voting Rights:

    Formally supported state legislative efforts aimed at restoring voting rights for Texans who have completed their felony sentences, directing city lobbyists to prioritize this issue.

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TY OF FOUNDED ZRA Austin City Council MINUTES For April 21, 1983 -- 1:00 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 Pro Tem Trevino called to order the meeting of the Council scheduled for 1:00p.m., noting the presence of all Councilmembers. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Reverend Dubyuer Harris Jr., Metropolitan A.M.E. Church. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Deuser's second, approved the minutes for the regular meetings of March 31 and April 7, 1983. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Mullen was out of the room.) BOARD & COMMISSION VACANCIES Mayor Pro Tem Trevino announced there are vacancies on the following boards and commissions: Community Development Commission, 6; Austin Tomorrow On-Going Committee, 6; Manpower Advisory Planning Council, 1; Vending Commisston, 1; Downtown Revitalization Task Force, 3; Affirmative Action Plan Advisory Committee, 2; Private Industry Council, 1; Environmental Board, 3; Energy Advisory Commission, 11; Dental Health Advisory Commission, 9; Neighborhood Revitalization Commission, 2; Water and Wastewater Commission, 1; Arts Commission, 1; Building Standards Commission, 3; Plumbing Advisory Board, 1; Hospital Board, 2; Elisabet Ney Museum Board of Directors, 3; Commission on the Status of Women, 2; Capital Area Planning Council, 6; Water and Nastewater Commission, 1. : ! Council Memo 2 2 April 21, 1983 ! CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Deuser's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, adopted the following resolutions in one consent motion: (6-0 Vote) Release of Easements Authorized release of the following easements: a. A 7.5' Public Utility Easement on Lot 1, Headway 5 and a portion of a 7.5' Public Utility Easement on Lot 5, Headway 6, Cameron Road at U. S. Highway 183. (Requested by Cunningham/Graves, Inc.) b. An Electric and Telephone Easement as described in Volume 2516, Page 124 of the Travis County Deed Records and located on Block D, Long Canyon Phase 1-A Subdivision. (Requested by McGray & McGray Land Surveyors) c. A portion of a Public Utility Easement shown on the Lizzie Sieders Subdivision (Proposed Raintree Estates, Section II) Jollyville Road at Secrest Drive. (Requested by Haynte & Kallman, Inc.) d. The 7.5' Public Utility Easement on Lot 1, Cherry Creek Commercial III-F (William Cannon Blvd. at West Gate Blvd.) (Requested by Crane Real Estate) e. A 5.0' Public Utility Easement on Lots 1 and 2, Van Zura Subdivision, Manchaca Road at Glen Allen Street. (Requested by Omni Consultants, Inc.) f. A portion of a Public Utility and Drainage Easement recorded in Volume 7337, Page 471, of the Travis County Deed Records and Volume 830, Page 545, of the Williamson County Deed Records and located at 11310 Morning Glory Trail. (Requested by Carlson, Dippel and Marx Surveying Company) g. A 5.0' Public Utility Easement on Lot 1, Block A, Oak Hill Industrial Park, Industrial Oaks Boulevard at U.S. 290 West. (Requested by Mr. Roane Puett) h. The 10' Public Utility Easement located on the common lot line of Lots 17 and 18, Enfield D, 2211 Windsor Road. (Requested by Clark, Thomas, Winters and Shapiro) Council Meeting 3 Boundary Line Agreement April 21, 1983 Authorized execution of a Boundary Line Agreement with Baker-Jones-Crow #3 and Gibralter Savings Association regarding North Boundary of Steck Valley Park. Capital Improvements Program Approved acquisition of right-of-way for the U.S. Highway 290 East Project (Cameron Road to U.S. Highway 183) which is part of the 90-10 Right-of-Way Purchase Agreement with the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 78/62-45. Approved the following change order: $44,447.59 to SEAWARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY for the construction of 345 KV Transmission Line, CKT. 3123 (3.03% increase of original contract) and recission of $107,001.60 in previously authorized funding for a net change of $62,554.01 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 77/13-04 Approval of Contracts Approved the following contracts: ASEA, INC. 9425 Pinecroft Street The Woodlands, Texas INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY 5322 W. Bellvort, Suite 213 Houston, Texas WILLAMETTE INDUSTRIES, INC. 1800 Ν.Ε. Loop 410, Sutte 4 San Antonio, Texas GOLDTHWAITE'S OF TEXAS INC. (MBE) 10751 Sentinel Drive San Antonio, Texas ALAMO MACHINERY COMPANY 946 Coliseum Road San Antonio, Texas - - - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Outdoor Circuit Breakers, Electric Utility Department Item 1 $290,940.00 C.I.P. No. 79/16-04, 79/16-01 and 79/16-03 Wood Electric Utility Poles, Electric Utility Department Twenty-four (24) month supply agreement Item 1 thru 16 - $769,965.00 Stock Paper, Office Services Division Twelve (12) Month Contract Items 1-11 $59,346.00 - - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Irrigation sprinklers, contraols and parts, Parks and Recreation Department. Item 1-12 - $166,119.93 C.I.P. No. 82/23-85 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM PVC 1120 Pipe, Parks and Recreation Department Items 1-8 $54,070.31 Council Memo 4 CDBG Funds April 21, 1983 Approved 'the following CDBG funds for Standard Rehabilitation Loans in the following amounts and authorize staff to enter into appropriate contracts: a. Fulford Construction - $17,000 b. Imperial Construction c. E & T Masonry (MBE) d. Imperial Construction e. Imperial Construction f. Fallon Constuction - $17,300 - $17,600 - $13,600 - $12,900 - $19,690 g. Austin JJJ Corp. - $12,040 h. E & T Masonry (MBE) - $13,900 1 Texas Western Associates - $15,150 J. E & T Masonry (MBE) $19,900 k. Austin JJJ Corp. - $14,370 1. E & T Masonry (MBE) - $14,000 m. E & T Masonry (MBE) - $14,500 n. James Chandler Contracting o. Bluebonnet Construction Street Closings - $13,500 - $14,350 Approved temporarily closing the following street: 4th Street from Lavaca to Colorado on April 24, 1983 from 11:00 am. until 11:00p.m. as requested by the Capitol City Playhouse. Approved temporarily closing Zilker Park Road that leads to Stratford and Vale from 6:00 p.m., Friday, April 22, 1983 until 10:00 p.m., Sunday April 24, 1983 for the annual fundraising event -- Safari. Grant Application Authorized an amended grant application in the amount of $50,000 from the Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery Program administered by the National Park Service, Items to be Brought Back During the consent motion, Council authorized the following items to be brought back on April 28, 1983: Consider authorizing an amendment to the City's current contract for financial services with First Southwest Corporation. Consider leasing office space for the Human Relattons Department. ت Council Memo 5 MUD No. 2 April 21, 1983 Approved granting the consent of the City to the annexation of 60.74 acres into Northwest Travis County MUD No. 2. Vehicle Exhibit Approved temporarily hooding 13 street parking meters between 619 Congress Avenue and 713 Congress Avenue, and 4 parking meters in the 100 block of East 7th Street from Congress Avenue to the alley at no cost to the State of Texas from noon May 1, 1983 to noon May 4, 1983 as requested by Mr. Dick Chapman, representing the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation for a vehicle exhibit. CONSENT ORDINANCES The Council, on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, waived the requirment for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances in one consent motion: (6-0 Vote) Operating Budget Amendment Amended the 1982-83 Operating Budget by: accepting $2,500 from the Texas Committee for the Humanities for a Cinco de Mayo Folk Cultural Interpretive Program. : : Hospital Parking Garage Approved waiving balance of 90-day review period under Ordinance #811204-B for Brackenrdige Hospital Parking Garage. Emergency Room Fees Approved fee charges for Emergency Room Clinical Training at Brackenridge Hospital. : 1 Release of Easements Authorized release of the following Easements: a. A Public Utility and Drainage Easement retained in vacated River Walk and a portion of a Public Utility and Drainage Easement retained in vacated Trinity Street. (Requested by Metcalfe Engineering Company, Inc.) b. A Drainage Easement retained in the vacation of River Walk as recorded in Volume 7850, Page 44 of the Travis County Deed Records, Ordinance No. 820513-G. (Requested by Metcalfe Engineering Company, Inc.) : Council Memo 6 Zoning Ordinances April 21, 1983 Amended Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: a. NORMAN MASON 2200-2204 MLK Blvd., By Kennedy C. Whiteley also bounded by Coleto C14-82-149 From "A" 1st H&A to "0-1" 1s H&A : (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Deuser abstained) 5502 & 5600 Bolm Road From "A" 1st H&A to "C" 1st H&A b. PORFIRIO G. SOSA & VICTOR U. SOSA By Laurin C. Currie C14-82-105 c. JOHN C. CANTU C14-81-204 d. Rick Parke C14-82-091 3408 West Avenue From "B" 1st H&A to "0-1" 1st H&A 2103 Rio Grande St. From "B" 2nd H&A to "0-1" 1st H&A Nursing School Event Approved a request from the Brackenridge Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association to fund a closing event for the Brackenridge School of Nursing by amending the budgeted 1982-83 General Fund Ending Balance to appropriate $3,300 for the event. Election Officials Approved appointment of election officials for the April 30, 1983 Run-Off Municipal Election and authorize the City Clerk to assign a Judge and alternate to Precinct 258. Continued Closing of West 23rd Street Renaissance Market The Council, on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance continuing the closing of West 23rd Street from Guadalupe Street to San Antonio Street, as previously approved by Council, for an additional six months. Capital Recovery Fee Ordinance Postponed Council postponed until April 28, 1983 consideration of an ordinance amending the Capital Recover Fee Ordinance to exempt subdivistons using existing commitments, " Council Memo 7 April 21, 1983 WASTEWATER SYSTEM DEFICIENCIES Mr. Meiszer, City Manager, reported on the wastewater system deficiencies identified by the Texas Department of Water Resources. He said the report is prompted by a recent enforcement letter, "To indicate the actions the City is taking in response to the enforcement letter and then to request the Council to get its approval approval and to adopt a resolution with respect to the report. We will begin with Carl Schwing." : Mr. Schwing Director of Water and Wastewater, referred to his memo of April 13, 1983 concerning the Govalle Wastewater Treatment Plant, Hornsby Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant and Williamson Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. He said the City has contracted with the firm of Parkhill, Cooper & Smith to produce detailed plans and specs for the upgrade of the present facilities and for four anaerobic digesters at the Hornsby Bend Plant, along with water hyacinth ponds. Bonds were approved by the voters and on November 18, 1982 the first issuance of bonds were sold to finance the improvements. The City's Step 3 grant is now being processed by the Texas Department of Water Resources and the City is pursuing this. (Technicalities reported on in Mr. Schwing's memo in the City Clerk's Office.) Mr. Schwing discussed all the plants and the technical recommendations. Mr. Schwing pointed out that during construction of the improvements, adequate inspection needs to be done. Councilmember Duncan asked about water conservation measures and Mr. Schwing told him that a brochure will go out with bills next month outlining methods of conservation. He said due to unprecedented water consumption this past month all portable pumps are already in use. Mr. Schwing assumed the heavy water usage is due to people establishing new lawns. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino read the following resolution into the record, which was passed by a vote of 6-0 on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second. WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Water Resources has notified the City of Austin of serious problems relating to the City's Wastewater Treatment Facilities; and, WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Water Resources has advised the City that immediate action must be instituted by the City to respond to these serious problems; and, WHEREAS, the Director of Water and Wastewater has prepared a detailed report, responding to these serious concerns; and, WHEREAS, the Director's report sets forth specific actions which the City can take to correct these problems; and, Council Memo WASTEWATER - (Continued) 8 April 21, 1983 WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to commit resources for the prompt implementation of these specific actions; and, WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council that agreement be reached with the Texas Department of Water Resources for the prompt correction of these problems; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Council officially endorses and supports the funding and construction of the corrective measures which have been identified in the report attached hereto as Exhibit "A" in order to respond to the concerns of the Texas Department of Water Resources. The City Council officially directs the City Manager to proceed with the prompt implementation of these corrective measures; and, CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET VACATION Mayor Pro Tem Trevino opened the continued public hearing on vacation of a portion of West 11th Street right-of-way, 1100 block and passage of ordinance. Jim Thompson, Department of Public Works, told Council this portion of West 11th would have a grade of 38% and would be dangerous. He said the street grade on West 9th is 15.4% and the grade on Lamar is 19%. The staff recommendation is to not finish West 11th Street. Betsy Moon, 1007 Taylor, lives across from the site. She said she is concerned about the extra traffic condominium units would create. She said if the street is vacated it should be tied to site plans. Tony O'Callahan, lives next door to the property, and asked if it is vacated do not add it to the development in order to increase density. He said he is concerned with flooding.potential. Council Memo HEARING - (Continued) 9 April 21, 1983 Daniel Traverso, representing Castle Hill Neighborhood Group, stated he is opposed to more development, but if it is approved he wants the development restricted to less than 30 units. Mr. Hardin, developer, said he will be happy to limit to site plan approval Discussion of the site plan followed. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, closed the public hearing on vacation of a portion of West 11th Street right-of-way. 1100 block. (5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino was out of the room.) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance vacating a portion of West 11th Street right-of-way, 1100 block, with restrictive covenant to limit to 24 units with a minimum of 25' set back for the right-of-way on Baylor Street and no buildings are to be erected in the vacated 11th Street area. PUBLIC HEARING PAVING ASSESSMENTS - Mayor Pro Tem Trevino opened the public hearing set for 2:30 p.m. to consider closing the hearing and levying assessments on Kramer Lane-West and East covering approximately 27 blocks; and passage of ordinance. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 78/62-21 Mr. Jim Thompson, Public Works Department, reviewed and discussed the enhancement. Mr. James Riggs, Assistant City Attorney, questioned the appraiser concerning his qualifications. Mr. Sladek, appraiser, affirmed his assessments.as an appraiser. Alden Smith, owner of parcels 15 and 16, said he purchased the land & leased it out on a long term lease...15 years, which began in 1977. He said the lease does not have a rent escalation clause but the tenant pays the tax assessment. He said if the levying assessment can be included in the tax bill he will have no problem but if he has to pay it separate it will destroy his cash flow for a year. Mr. Riggs explained it is not an advalorem tax so it cannot be billed in that manner. Discussion followed concerning the value of enhancement. Councilmember Deuser said he would like to pull parcel 15 and 16 out and after further study, vote on them on April 28. Karen Thomas discussed parcels 42 and 43 and said the enhanced area is behind her fence and does not see how it helps her property. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement for three readings and finally Council Memo ASSESSMENTS - (Continued) 10 April 21, 1983 passed an ordinance levying assessments on Kramer Lane-West and East covering approximately 27 blocks, with the exception of parcels 15 and 16. (6-0 Vote) ELECTRICAL APPEALS BOARD REPORT Mr. Lonnie Davis, Director of Building Inspection, reported on the Electrical Appeals Board amendment to the Electrical Code to require all electrical installations in the City of Austin Underground Distribution Network Area to.be wired in metal conduit pipe. Mr. Walter Timberlake, representing AFL-CIO Unions, said they want to keep downtown Austin a safe place to live. weeks. Council instructed the City Attorney to bring back an ordinance in two SUPPORT OF VOTING RIGHTS Council had before it a resolution to consider passage of Senate Bill 704 and House Bill 718 relating to a Texas Constitutional amendment restoring voting rights to persons who have completed their felony sentence in Texas. Councilmember Goodman said this will restore the basic right to vote. Councilmember Duncan pointed out that the City Council cannot approve passage of a Senate Bill or a House Bill.and asked that this issue be referred to the City of Austin's legislative lobbyist for priority support. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, adopted a resolution to refer Senate Bill 704 and House Bill 718 to our legislative lobbyist for priorty consideration. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Mullen was out of the room.) OPERATING BUDGET AMENDMENT The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending the 1982-83 Operating Budget by appropriating $104,640 from Building Inspection Fund to establish a foundation and wallboard inspection program; establishing fees for such inspection program; and providing foundation inspections for one and two family dwellings. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Mullen out of the room.) L CHARTER REVISION COMMITTEE Council had before them for consideration the appointment of a Charter Council Memo CHARTER (Continued) 11 April 21, 1983 Revision Committee. Councilmember Urdy said Council needs to consider and study single member districts, several housekeeping items. Councilmember Duncan said he supports the single member districts because of the high cost of campaigning. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino said there should be more discussion and the Councilmembers elect should also have input. He said he would like to look at spending limitations for campaigns. No formal action was taken on the resolution. LAND USE STUDY The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance appropriating $7,500 from the General Fund Ending Balance to fund the Land Use Study in the Planning Department. (6-0 Vote) Luther Polnau, Planning Department, told Council the study will take about nine weeks. He said there will be a progress report in 2-3 weeks. FEASIBILITY STUDY The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance accepting the Water and Wastewater Commission recommendation to hire Metcalf and Eddy, Inc. to study the feasibility of City Water and Wastewater service to the Williamson Creek, Slaughter Creek and Boggy Creek South Watersheds, specifically covering the elements of cos cost, financing, engineering and feasibility to consider directing staff to negotiate a contract amendment not to exceed $21,000 which would be appropriated from the 1982-83 Operating Budget, and also hire Freilich and Leitner, adding an additional $5,000 for a total of $26,000. (6-0 Vote) (Prior to this final vote, an ordinance was passed on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Deuser's second, to approve the same things. Motion was then made to reconsider on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second and 6-0 Vote. After a short discussion, the above motion was made.) CITIZEN DID NOT APPEAR Mr. Donald C. Walden withdrew his request to speak before Council concerning water and wastewater service situation for Oak Park Section 1. COMMUNICATION PROBLEM Ms. Amy Vacula, who had requested to discuss communication problems with the Travis County Livestock Association, had telephoned to say she could not attend the meeting and asked that her letter be read into the record: "Since I made the request to speak, Bill Knolley has been în contact with us. He humbly apologized for Council Memo PROBLEM - (Continued) 12 April 21, 1983 forgetting to appear at our meeting on the 13th of April and says he is totally guilty. Since our neighborhood has several pressing issues and have made other committments for the remainder of this month and the month of May, I requested they take some initiative and set up a time and place and make a sincere effort to contact the people in this area to present a program. Bill Knolley agreed to this arrangement and said he needed about three weeks. He said he should have more information such as traffic flow patterns (our major concern) to discuss with us. Colony Park Neighborhood Association is not so strongly opposed to the idea the Travis County Livestock Assn. has proposed. We are concerned that we are not overlooked and treated as if we were insignificant. Perhaps many fears and opposition could be eliminated through better communication. Since the Livestock Assn. appears to be responsive to our concerns, I am withdrawing my request to speak at this time. SALES TAX DISCUSSED Mr. Merle Lang appeared before Council to request information concerning the amount of money the City failed to collect in sales taxes from January 1975 thru July 1981. Mr. Scheps told Mr. Lang that he would talk to him about it. PORTABLE SIGNS The Council on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, approved the request of Mr. Steve Warrington for a waiver of portable signs for Sertoma Art Fair. (4-0 Vote, Councilmember Deuser and Mullen were out of the room.) ! WRECKER TRUCK LEGISLATION Mr. Ron Shortes appeared before Council to address them concerning wrecker truck legislation pending in the Texas Legislature, Mr. Meiszer, City Manager, said he would look at Senate Bill 672 and 673 and recommend to Council what to do. ITEM TO BE BROUGHT BACK Council had before them a resolution to consider authorizing submission of apply cation Administration for a Capital Assistance Grant totalling $3,052,827 and setting a Dr. Benson, Director of Urban Transportation, told Council the legislation with the new gas tax has established a funding program. His recommendations are on file in the City Clerk's office. Roger Baker, Austinintes for Public Transportation; & Lyndon Henry discussed the proposed submission. Agreement could not be reached among Council concerning the items on the grant application so they instructed this item to be brought back April 28, 1983. Council Memo 13 April 21, 1983 RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 4:45 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 6:00 p.m. AUSTIN CLUB OF THE DEAF The Council, on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, approved the request of Mr. James L. Kallina, Athletic Director, Austin Club of the Deaf, for permission to sell beer at Bartholomew Park Softball Field on May 28, 1983 to raise funds for purchase of uniforms. (6-0 Vote) PARADE PERMIT The Council, on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, approved the request of Mr. Ramiro Mancias, for a Parade Permit for Fiesta Del Barrio Community from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00p.m., Sunday, April 24, 1983, beginning from Metz Elementary School, east on Willow to Llano, from Llano south to Canterbury, west to Canadian, outh to Holly, west to Chicon, South to Fiesta Gardens. (6-0 Vote) PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL OF SPECIAL PERMIT Mayor Pro Tem Trevino opened the public hearing set for 6:00p.m. on appeals from Mr. Harold Richards and Mr. Jack A. Goodman, of the Planning Commission's decision granting a Special Permit for a 256-unit apartment c complex lex to be built at 701-839 William Cannon Drive/6701-6803 Cooper Lane/6701-6802 South 1st Street. (Case No. C14p-83-004) Luther Polnau, Planning Department, said 28.7 units per acre are planned where 46 units per acre are allowed. : David Armbrust, representing Ben Barnes, spoke about the planned development. Jack Goodman, president of Cooper Lane Neighborhood Association, appealed the decisión. He asked that nothing be done until the in-fill study has been completed and asked for a moratorium on further development until then. Harold Richards also expressed his opposition to the Planning Commission decision. The following people spoke against the granting of a Special Permit and asked that a moratorium be imposed until the in-fill study is complete: Jo Ann Mansky, Ruth Lofton, Chuck Mansy, Jackie Goodman, Jerry Hurley, Nan Boll, David Gamble, Jane Haney, Andrew Castanon, David Wilson. After discussion by Council the following motion was made: Motion The Council, on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, voted to uphold the Planning Commission's decision & granted a Special Permit for a 256-unit apartment complex to be built at 701-839 William Cannon Drive/6701-6803 Cooper Lane/6701-6802 South First Street. (4-1 Vote, Councilmember Deaser voted No, Councilmember Mullen was out of the room.) ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 7:32 p.m.