City Council Ron Mullen Mayor John Treviño, Jr. Mayor Pro Tem Council Members Mark Rose Roger Duncan Sally Shipman Mark E. Spaeth Charles E. Urdy Nicholas M. Meiszer City Manager ITY OF AU POUNDED 1639 Austin City Council MINUTES For MAY 12, 1983 1:00 Ρ.Μ. Council Chambers, 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Memorandum To: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino called to order the meeting of the Council scheduled for 1:00p.m., noting the presence of all Councilmembers. Elden Aldridge Acting City Clerk Catholic Diocese of Austin. INVOCATION The Inyocation was given by Monsignor Lonnie Reyes, CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Deuser's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, adopted the following resolutions in one consent motion: (6-0 Vote) Eminent Domain Proceedings Authorized eminent domain proceedings to acquire the leasehold interest on the following tract of land for public right-of-way and utility construction in the Oak Hill Community: 0.201 acre of land out of the Thomas Anderson Survey. (Phil G. Kemphart, Lessee) Capital Improvements Program Approved entering into a Lease Agreement with Southern Pacific Transportation Company to permit construction of storm drainage pipe and related channel improvements within railroad right-of-way in connection with Kramer Lane Street and Drainage Improvements and to pay the railroad $250.00 as part consideration for the rights granted. Council Memo a. 2 Contracts Approved Approved the following contracts: FALCON STEEL COMPANY 4201 Old Denton Road Fort Worth, Texas b. AUSTIN PIPE & SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. c. 300 Medina Austin, Texas Bid award: (1) CLAMPITT PAPER COMPANY 3731 Drossett Drive Austin, Texas (2) GRAHAM PAPER COMPANY 210 West Peden San Antonio, Texas (3) LONE STAR PAPER COMPANY 200-210 East St. Elmo Road Austin, Texas (4) UNI-COPY 1011 West Anderson Lane Austin, Texas d. Bid award: (1) LEIF JOHNSON FORD, INC. 501 East Koenig Lane Austin, Texas (2) HENNA CHEVROLET, INC. 7522 North IH 35 Austin, Texas (3) LEIF JOHNSON FORD TRUCK CITY 502 East Ben White Boulevard Austin, Texas (4) HENDRIX GMC TRUCKS, INC. 4400 South IH 35 Austin, Texas May 12, 1983 - - - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Steel Transmission Structures, Electric Utility Department Items 1 thru 14 - $14 $147,025.00 Manhole and Inlet Covers, Water and Wastewater Department Items 1 thru 5 - $20,751.60 Fine Papers, Purchases and Stores Department Six (6) Month Supply Agreements Estimated Total $63,252 - - - Truck Cabs and Chassis, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department Total amount $669,718.00 Items HT-1.1 thru HT-1.4, HT-1.7 - $76,198.00 Items HT-1.6 - $9,886.00 - Items HT-2.1 thru HT-7.1, HT-8.2 - $510,844.00 - Item HT-8.1 - $72,790.00 Council Memo CONTRACTS 3 - (Continued) e. Bid award: May 12, 1983 (1) LELAND EQUIPMENT COMPANY 6900 South IH 35 Austin, Texas (2) HOBBS TRAILER 1605 Ackerman Road San Antonio, Texas (3) A-TEX, INC. 9425 FM 1346 San Antonio, Texas f. COPELAND PROMOTIONAL IDEAS (MBE) 19107 Creeks Drive Dallas, Texas g. Bid award: - - - Truck Bodies, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department Total $176,885.00 Items LB-1.1 thru LB-3.3, LB-3.5 thru LB-4.1, LB-6.1 LB-7.1, LB-9.2, LB-10.1 thru LB-14.1 - $139,198.00 Items LB-3.4, LB-8.1 - $15,162.00 - Items LB-5.1, LB-9.1 - - - $22,525 Reflective Emblems and Non- Reflective Letters and Numbers, Vehicle and Equipment Service Department Items 1-33 $16,740.00 Light Duty Trucks, Vehicle and Equipment Service Dept. Total $655,791.00 (1) LEIF JOHNSON FORD, INC. 501 East Koenig Lane Austin, Texas Items LT-1.1 thru LT-1.4, LT 3.2 & LT-3.3, LT-5.1 and LT-6.1, LT-9-1, LT-11.1, LT-12.1 thru LT-14.1, LT-14.3, LT-15.3 thru LT-17.2 $406,751 - Item LT-2.1 - $21,930 (2) HENNA CHEVROLET, INC. 7225 N. IH 35 Austin, Texas (3) RIO DODGE, INC. 7309 N. IH 35 Austin, Texas (4) LEIF JOHNSON FORD TRUCK CITY 502 East Ben White Boulevard Austin, Texas (5) MCMORRIS DOWNTOWN FORD 808 W. 6th Street Austin, Texas h. SOLAR SHADE COMPANY 2620 Buell Avenue Austin, Texas - Items LT-3.1, LT-3.6, LT-4.1, LT-7.1 thru LT-8.3, LT-18.1 - $115,206 Items LT-14.2 - $28,024 - Items LT-3.4, LT-3.5, LT-4.2, LT-10.1 thru LT-10.3, LT-11.2, LT-15.1, LT-15.2 - $83,880 Radiant Barrier Material, Energy Management Department Item 1 - $14,993 Council Memo 4 May 12, 1983 CDBG Funds Authorized and approved CDBG funds for Standard Rehabilitation Loans in the following amounts and authorize staff to enter into appropriate contracts: a. Texas Western Associate - $16,600 b. Custom Construction $13,420 c. Imperial Construction $14,700 d. Imperial Construction $15,850 e. Imperial Construction $14,900 f. Texas Western Associate $16,084 g. Texas Western Associate $13,200 (Austin JJJ for $9,975 was pulled off the agenda) Approved emergency expenditure of CDBG funds: a. E & T Masonry (MBE) - $19,075 Item Pulled Council agreed to pull from the agenda a resolution to consider releasing fiscal arrangements for Tom Kemp Lane and bring back in two weeks. Letter of Addendum Approved extension by Letter of Addendum that certain option dated May 13, 1981 between the City of Austin and Mr. T.C. Steiner. (Proposed Pearce Lane Landfill Site) Water and Wastewater Approach Mains Approved the following water and wastewater approach main contracts: Councilmember Goodman stated for the record "To add to a through d, I'd like to give you the following three items attached to the approval of a, b, c and d. Number one is to approve the contract for Northwest B Water Service Area Phase I improvements. Number two deals with the approval of each of the approach mains contingent upon the contract. Number three is a recommendation of the Water and Wastewater Commission to reserve 2650 LUE's of capacity in the Spicewood Springs Discharge improvements for the Northwest B water service area for 18 months." a. C.B. FRANCIS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY b. WILLIE KOPECKY FOR PEDROS TRESS - - Water approach main to serve Ganzert Park I. 340 feet of 8-inch main and participation in Northwest B Phase I contract. (No City cost participation) Water approach main to serve Tress Sonesta West with participation in the Northwest B Phase I Contract. (No City cost participation) Council Memo APPROACH MAINS 5 May 12, 1983 c. - (Continued) MCCARTY CORPORATION d. E.G. PRIESMEYER - - e. SUNVIEW DEVELOPMENT OF TEXAS, INC. - Water approach main to serve Jollyville Park and consent to participate in Northwest B Phase I contract. (No City cost participation) Water approach main to serve Reed - Priesmeyer Section 2 with participation in North- west B Phase I contract. (No city cost participation.) Wastewater Approach main to serve Sunridge Park. Estimated cost $274,421.00 (City cost participation $89,485.00) Capital Improvements Program Authorized payment to the following: : TRAMMEL CROW COMPANY - Water System Improvements The cost difference of a 12"/8" water main in Monarch Addition - $7,733.23 C.I.P. No. 75/22-07 Approved a contract for the Northwest B. Phase I Water System Improvements authorizing participation in and construction of improvements to the City water system in the Northwest A and Northwest B areas. Roadway Projects Authorized submission to the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation a list of proposed roadway projects recommended for funding under the 1983-86 Federal-Aid Urban System Program. Construction Contract Authorized the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to enter into an Amended Agreement concerning the Utility Construction Contract for the North Central Austin Growth Corridor MUD No. 1. Council Memo 6 Public Hearing Set May 12, 1983 Set a public hearing on June 9 at 5:00 p.m. on an amendment to Chapter 13-2 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Austin City Code regarding off-street parking requirements. License Agreement Approved entering into a License Agreement to allow the encroachment of a private sewer lift station into the East 6th Street Alley right-of-way adjoining Lot 4, Block 66, OCA, 424 East 6th Street. Sister City Approved a resolution inviting the City of Adelaide, South Australia to be our Sister City. CONSENT ORDINANCES The Council, on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances in one consent motion: (6-0 Vote) Capital Improvements Program Declared the necessity for and ordered improvements to Duval Road, consisting of 1 unit covering approximately 10 blocks. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 79/62-03. Approved receiving and accepting work of paving Spicewood Springs Road Phase I-B and Spicewood Lane consisting of approximately 14 blocks. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 73/63-23. Speed Zones Amended the Austin City Code to modify the following Speed Zones: Section 11-2-99(d) - (school speed zone) - 20mph Add: Teri Road from 250 feet east of Pepper Lane (west curb) to 150 feet west of Pepper Lane (west curb). Section 11-2-100(a) - 35 mph Add: Mathews Lane from Forest Wood Road to Cooper Lane Section 11-2-99(d) - (school speed zone) - 20 mph Delete: South 1st Street from 200 feet south of Matro Street (south curb) to 290 feet north of Blue Valley Drive (north curb) Council Memo SPEED ZONES - (Continued) 7 May 12, 1983 Add: South 1st Street from 200 feet south of Mairo Street (south curb) to 200 feet north of Dittmar Road (north curb) Section 11-2-99(c) - 25 mph Delete: Winsted Lane from Windsor Road to Lake Austin Boulevard exit ramp from MoPac. Add: Winsted Lane from Enfield Road to Lake Austin Boulevard exit ramp from MoPac. Section 11-2-97 - 30 mph Add: Winsted Lane from Windsor Road to Enfield Road. Temporary Permit Approved granting to the City Manager and the Director of Parks and Recreation Department the authority to issue the temporary permit for the sale of beer and wine in the City park areas. Zoning Ordinance Amended Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: DOYLE WILSON By David Armbrust C14r-82-094 PAUL F. FRENCH, ET AL By John M. Joseph C14r-83-010 CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING DEPARTMENT C14-81-219 1613 Capital of Texas Hwy. also bounded by Camp Craft Road 1001 East Ben White & 4000 Santiago Street An area generally bounded on the north by Riverside Drive, on the south by East Monroe, on the west by South Congress and on the east by Eastside Drive. From Interim "AA" 1st H&A to "0-1" 1st & 2nd H&A From "D" 1st H&A to "D" 2nd H&A From "A", "A-H", "BB" "B", "B-H', "0" & "C" 1st & 2nd H&A to "A", "A-H", "A-2", "BB", "B" & "0-1" 1st H&A Delete 1212 Bickler Street C-SPAN Cable Service Passed through SECOND READING of a Franchise Ordinance authorizing the relocation of C-SPAN Cable service from Channel 19 to Channel 6. Council Memo 8 Operating Budget Amendment May 12, 1983 Approved amending the 1982-83 Operating Budget by appropriating $1,068,325 from the Water and Wastewater Utility Fund ending balance for equipment and personnel to meet wastewater treatment requirements. EARS OF TEXAS BIRTHDAY PARTY The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, approved the request of Mr. J. Patrick Coughran for permission to use Waterloo Park on Sunday, May 29, 1983 from 2:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. and permission for the sale of foods and beer for the Ears of Texas Birthday Party. (6-0 Vote) PECAN STREET FESTIVAL The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, approved the request of Mr. Arthur L. Walker for permission to sell beer on May 14 and 15, 1983 during the Pecan Street Festival for Johnson's Foods. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, approved the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of April 14 & 21, 1983. (6-0 Vote) NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY OFFICE Mr. Meiszer reported on the setting up of a neighborhood advisory office. The concept is to close the action center, keept some of the same employees and redesignate the others, and put under new direction and leadership. It will be in the annex and will be more than an information and referral office, but will be an assistance program, Mr. Meiszer suggested the office be tried on a trial basis and then put in the budget for permanent funding if it proyes successful. Councilmember Deuser stated the program should be a catalyst for semi-annual seminars to explain department policies. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Deuser's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, approved a neighborhood advisory office and the holding of semi-annual seminars. (6-0. Vote) LANDFILL SITES IN AUSTIN Mr. Meiszer reported on cost options for investigation of the location and content of landfill sites in Austin. He said 18 waste disposal sites have been identified and none of them are hazardous. Mr. Richard Ridings, Director of Public Works, showed Council Memo LANDFILL SITES - (Continued) 9 May 12, 1983 a map and said of the 18 sites only three are used now as playgrounds, one at Zilker, one at Mable Davis and one adajacent to the Winn School area. He said tests showed some hazardous material at Mable Davis, but that has been cleaned up. The private site off 290 may have hazardous waste but it is monitored constantly. PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL - Mayor Pro Tem Trevino opened the public hearing set for 2:00p.m. on an appeal from Mr..H.B. Howard of the Planning Commission's decision granting a Special Permit for Case No. C14p-83-005 Mr. Lillie told Council no action should be taken as the applicants are not here and are not ready to proceed with the site plan. • Motion The Council, on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, voted to uphold the appeal on criteria number 3 (flooding threat); 4, light and glare; and 9, public health, safety and welfare. and deny the Special Permit. (6-0 Vote) ZONING - NO ACTION of motions made, took no action. C14-83 DR. MAURICE D. 1105 W. 40th Street Council had scheduled for action the following zoning change and as a result From "A" 1st H&A 027 COHN By S. Leo Newman & Richard P. Martinez To "0" 1st H&A NOT RECOMMENDED NO ACTION TAKEN TO BE BROUGHT BACK - FOR PUBLIC HEARING WITH NOTICES MAILED Councilmember Mullen said he had asked the neighborhood if they are willing to compromise and they had said they would not. Motion Councilmember Duncan made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Deuser to uphold the Planning Commission. Substitute Motion Councilmember Mullen offered a substitute motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman to compromise, draw a line, and have a strip of "A" buffer on the west side of the lot. Roll Call on Substitute Motion - No Action 3-3 Vote, Councilmembers Duncan, Urdy and Deuser voted No. Council Memo ZONING - (Continued) 10 May 12, 1983 Roll Call on Motion No Action - 3-3 Vote, Councilmembers Goodman and Mullen and Mayor Pro Tem Trevino voted No. LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, adopted a resolution approving positions on identified legislation as part of the Legislative priorities of the City of Austin and opposing SB 119 and HB 2265. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Deuser abstained.) Prior to the vote, Mr. Joe Longley, City of Austin's legislative representative, gave a report. Transcript is on file in City Clerk's office. ZONING CASE The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Deuser's second, voted to DENY the following zoning change request: (6-0 Vote) C14r-83 AUSTON AREA 032 TEACHERS FEDERAL UNION By Larry Janousek 6208-A & B Guadalupe Street 601 Hammack Drive EXECUTIVE SESSION From "A" 1st H&A To "LR" 1st H&A NOT RECOMMENDED DENIED Mayor Pro Tem Trevino announced Council will go into Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17, V.T.C.S. to discuss the following matters: a. Boards and Commission Appointments - Section 2, Paragraph g. b. City of Round Rock pending application before the Public Utility Commission for a Certificate of Convenience and NecessityPending Litigation - Section 2, Paragraph e. After such closed or executive session, any action to be taken will be done so in open meeting. RECESS Council recessed its meeting for executive session at 2:47 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 3:34 p.m. Council Memo 11 ZONING CASE May 12, 1983 The Council, on Councilmember Mullen's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, voted to GRANT AS RECOMMENDED the following zoning change: (6-0 Vote) C14-80 063 TEXAS CENTER ASSOCIATES 502-512 Haywood 413-507 Barton Springs Road 501-615 South First Street RECOMMENDED amendment To restrictive covenant To allow for two buildings at a maximum height of 167 feet and one building with a maximum height of 180 fee, 75% impervious cover, parking garages, future building over 60 feet subject to Planning Commission review. GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED Prior to the vote, Assistant City Attorney Jim Nias, said there is an agreement in this case by the developer, neighborhood and City Attorney. This is a special case and should not be precedent setting. PUBLIC HEARING - VILLAGE OF LAKEWAY RELEASE OF ETJ Mayor Pro Tem Trevino opened the public hearing set for 2:30p.m. on a request by the Village of Lakeway to release a portion of the Austin Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. (Postponed from April 28, 1983) Mr. Lillie, Director of Planning, said the Planning Commission has concerns about the strength of standards and the subdivision ordinance. Only way to have control is through zoning. John Scanlon, representing the Village of Lakeway, said part of the land is platted and part is unplatted and the watershed runs through the the area that now exists. Councilmember Goodman questioned the notification process and said he thought a large ad should be run rather than a small legal notice in the Hill County News. Mayor Gribbel, Lakeway, said none of this has happened just overnight but it has been in the planning stage for a long time. He said they have modeled themselves after Austin and want to control density to 7½ dwellings per acre. Motion Councilmember Goodman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan to pass this on FIRST READING ONLY and Village of Lakeway run an ad with a large map. Council Memo ZONING (Continued) - 12 May 12, 1983 Mr. Lillie said the area around Lakeway has development potential for new communities. As the community grows, the City can anticipate that Lakeway will come to Council for more and more release of its ETJ. Albert DeLaRosa, City Attorney, stated if this is approved it will be with an agreement with Lakeway and it will not be an ordinance but a resolution with field notes. First Council needs to indicate whether or not it approves release. his second. Motion Withdrawn Councilmember Goodman withdrew his motion and Councilmember Duncan withdrew Councilmember Mullen said he does not favor release. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, closed the public hearing. Village of Lakeway is to notify property owners involved. Mr. Scanlon said there is no statute governing notification and sooner or later Austin must decid who will control growth in the area. PUBLIC HEARING SET RAPID TRANSIT AUTHORITY The Council, on Councilmember Deuser's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, adopted a resolution to set a public hearing on the question of creation of a rapid transit authority for June 16, 1983 at 5:30p.m. with discussion including boundaries as enumerated by Dr. Benson, Director of Urban Transportation. (All Travis County, a portion of Williamson County, Cedar Park, Leander and Round Rock.) (6-0 Vote) SESQUICENTENNIAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Deuser's second, adopted a resolution adopting a master plan under which the Sesquicentennial Coordinating Committee will operate during the next four years. (6-0 Vote) ITEM PULLED Councilmember Urdy's item to consider items related to the Charter Revision Committee, including the size of the committee, appointments to the committee and the Council's charge to the committee, was pulled from the agenda. 1 : Council Memo 13 TEMPORARY MORATORIUM IN SOUTH AUSTIN May 12, 1983 The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on the processing of zoning change applications in the South Austin Infill Study Area. (6-0 Vote) The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on the processing of special permits in the South Austin Infill Study Area. (6-0 Vote) The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on water and wastewater taps in the South Austin Infill Study Area. (6-0 Vote) SALE OF CONGRESS AVENUE BRICKS Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Goodman introduced to Council an item concerning the sale of Congress Avenue bricks. Mr. Richard Ridings, Director of Public Works, said part of the bricks being torn up in the renovation of Congress Avenue, will be on sale to the public at $5.00 each beginning Friday. Each brick will be numbered and will have a certificate of authenticity. Council approved the sale. BOARD & COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS The Council, on Councilmember Deuser's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, approved the following board and commission appointments: (6-0 Vote) Downtown Revitalization Task Force - Alan Sager Energy Advisory Commission - Michal Metschan, Marcos DeLeon, Dr. Robert Russell, Daryl Jones Dental Health Advisory - Dr. James Bowman Building Standards Commission - Willo Harden Elisabet Ney Museum Board of Directors - Wesley Storey Commission on the Status of Women James Simpkins CITIZEN DID NOT APPEAR Mr. Richard T. Pinder, who had requested to discuss noise at Festival Beach Park, did not appear. His problem was taken care of. FREEDOM OF THE PRESS Ms. Evelyn Erickson gave a follow up of her March 3rd speech concerning freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Council Memo 14 CITIZEN DID NOT APPEAR May 12, 1983 Mr. Robert Gratten, who had requested to express concern over placement of modular home units on properties and to discuss Rosewood Park, did not appear. CONTRACT APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, adopted a resolution approving the following contract: TELERANT LEASING CORPORATION 7707 Bissonnet, Suite 100 Houston, Texas - Patient Television System at Bracker.idge Hospital Seven (7) Year Lease $508,828.25 - Prior to the vote, Mr. Uzzel, who for the past 17 years has been servicing Brackenridge with patient television service, objected to not having his contract renewed, which he says still has seven months to go. He said no one asked him how improvements can be made to the system which he paid for and will improve if need be. Bill Howes, associate adminstrator of Brackenridge Hospital, said there were daily complaints from the patients concerning the service, the attitude of Uzzel's employees,, etc. He said patients think the service reflects the attitude of Brackenridge Hospital, and thus it diminishes the image of Brackenridge in the public eye. Mr. Howes said the new system will make money for the City and after seven years the City will own the system. After more discussion concerning technicalities and costs, the Council approved the contract. PUBLIC HEARING - EMMA LONG BOULEVARD Mayor Pro Tem Trevino opened the public hearing set for 5:15 p.m. on changing the street name of Research Boulevard and East Anderson Lane from U.S. 290 to the Northwest City limits to Emma Long Boulevard. Several people spoke for the naming of Emma Long Boulevard, led by Bertha Means. They were Helen Spear, Irwin Spear, Jewel Benoli. Many people spoke against re-naming Research Boulevard and East Anderson Lane from U.S. 290 to the Northwest City limits. They said a park or bridge should be named after Emma Long, former City of Austin Councilwoman, but spoke against spending so much money and disrupting businesses who have all of their identification keyed to Research Boulevard or East Anderson Lane. Those who spoke against are: Carl Cowan, John Waller, Bill Canolli, Gordon Duval, Lewis Easter, Barney Welch, Jack Hendricks, Gary Payne, John French, Jack Perkins, Fred Sterling, Randolph Boyer, Irving Bright, Earl Barr, Bill Williams, Chuck Clinton, Gilbert Simentaz, Jonathan Doyer, Bob Payne, and Elizabeth Wendtland. Bertha Means said there is a problem with naming a park after Emma Long because Parks and Recreation does not recommend doing that while the person is still living. Councilmember Deuser said that can be overruled by Council. Mrs. Means said her committee will be open to meeting again and having a discussion. Council Memo BOULEVARD - (Continued) 15 Motion May 12, 1983 The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, closed the public hearing and instructed the staff and committee to work together. Councilmember Duncan's friendly amendment to review policy of not naming parks after a living person was accepted as part of the motion. (6-0 Vote) SITE PLAN APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Goodman's motion, cilmember Duncan's second, adopted a resolution amending the site plan for zoning change case No. C14-82-004. (6-0 Vote) PUBLIC HEARING ON APPEAL Mayor Pro Tem Trevino opened the public hearing set for 5:30p.m. on an appeal from Betty Edgmond, chairperson, Far South Austin Community Association and Steve Hanson, of the Planning Commission's decision granting a Special Permit for a 122-unit apartment complex, the northeast corner of Stassney Lane and Emerald Forest. (Case No. C14p-83-014) Mr. Lillie, Director of Planning, reviewed Special Permit. Walt Darbyshire, representing Randy Morine, builder, said the neighborhood is concerned with traffic. There will be 20 units per acre, set back 70' from the property line with a lot of landscaping, fences and trees. Drainage will be taken car of, there will be sidewalks for the children and 90 units will be two bedroom. Betty Edgmon spoke against and said the curb cut on Emerald Forest Drive will be dangerous because of the hill and the curve. Steve Hanson said there will be drainage and traffic problems and he prefers a commercial park in the area. Janet Chambers said the area is already overbuilt with apartments. Larry Thomas spoke of traffic problems and children's safety. Terry Bray, representing the owner, told Council there is no basis for denying a Special Permit. Mike Hernandez said traffic is the main problem and seven people have landed in his front yard the way things are now. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, closed the public hearing. (6-0 Vote) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Mullen's second, DENIED the appeal and upheld the Planning Commission and granted a Special Permit for a 122-unit apartment complex, the northeast corner of Stassney Lane and Emerald Forest. (Case No. C14p-83-014) Urban Transportation is to work with the applicant on traffic problems. (5-1 Vote, Councilmember Duncan voted No.) Council Memo 16 ZONING HEARING May 12, 1983 Mayor Pro Tem Trevino announced Council would hear the following zoning case set for 5:45 P.M. Council heard, closed the public hearing, granted, and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary zoning ordinance: C14-83 BARRY 028 GILLINGWATER By Tommy B. Thompson 3810 Valley View Road 3810-3906 Clawson Road From Interim "A" 1st H&A To "BB" 1st H&A NOT RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED "A-2" 1st H&A sject to a cul-de-sac on Daley View to preclude traffic from traveling south on Valley View. GRANTED "BB" WITH 31 UNITS AND LIMIT TO "A-2" DENSITY. Mr. Lillie reviewed by use of slides. Mr. Lee Yaekel, representing Gillingwater and Thompson, said they want "BB" and will restrict density to 31 units. He said some people want condominiums but he feels it is illogical to force those as opposed to apartments. Lee Yaekle said he wants "BB" apartments. Eric Nelson also opposes. as precedent setting. with A-2 density. Bryan Morrell opposes Robin Smith spoke in opposition to "BB" zoning (On Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Mullen's second, 6-0 Vote) THANK YOU FROM COUNCIL Mayor Pro Tem Trevino expressed his thanks to to Councilmembers, staff and City Clerk's staff for their cooperation and support during the months he served as Mayor of the City of Austin. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino expressed his thanks also to Councilmembers Larry Deuser and Richard Goodman, who will no longer be members of the Council after May 15, 1983. Councilmembers Mullen, Duncan, Urdy, Goodman and Deuser each expressed sentiments of thankds to the Mayor Pro Tem and to fellow Councilmembers. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 8:00 Ρ.Μ.