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Jollyville Annexation: Taxes vs. Zoning Debate

Tuesday, July 19, 1983 special called
  • A special public hearing was held directly at the proposed site to discuss annexing approximately 730 acres in the Jollyville Road area.
  • Residents expressed divided opinions, with some favoring annexation to gain city zoning controls and curb multi-family development.
  • Others strongly opposed annexation, citing concerns about increased city taxes and highlighting existing utilities, while also pointing out challenges like installing sewers due to solid rock.
  • This meeting served solely as a public hearing to gather community input; no final decision was made on the annexation proposal itself.

Full Transcript

C 12 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 Elden Aldridge Acting City Clerk FOUNDED 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES For -- 4:00 Ρ.Μ. -- JULY 19, 1983 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING INTERSECTION OF SIERRA NEVADA AND SIERRA MADRE STREETS, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS Council Chambers, 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Memorandum To: Mayor Mullen called to order the meeting of the Council scheduled for 4:00p.m. at the intersection of Sierra Nevada and Sterra Madre Streets, Travis County, Texas for the purpose of a public hearing on the annexation of approximately 730 acres in the Jollyville Road area. Councilmember Spaeth was absent from the meeting. Bryan Schuller, City Planning Department, presented a history of the proposed annexation area and discussed City services. He said the proposed area for annexation is 730 acres of land out of the Willtam Bell Survey No. 24, John Hamrick Survey No. 28, James Coleman Survey No. 25, and James M. Mitchell Survey No. 17, Woodcrest-A, Bull Creek Bluff Estates, Jerry Frazee Subdivision, Joe Draper Subdivision, portions of Ralph Simonson Addition, Summit Oaks Section Two, Summit Oaks Annex, Summit Oaks Annex Section Two, Summit Oaks Annex Section 3. (C7A-83-006), plus land in Woodcrest Subdivision. (C7A-81-013) Judy Walker, president, North Oaks Neighborhood Association, said they approve of the proposed annexation and request that the area's services be included in the bond election. Hilda Racinsky, North Oaks Neighborhood Association, said she favors the annexation. Carl Gaylord, who lives on Sierra Madre, said he could see no advantage to being in the City other than having to pay additional taxes. Jim O'Donnell said he does not want to be part of the City and does not want apartments either. The only reason to be part of the City ts for proper zoning. He said they already have water and electricity but do not have sewer because of the solid rock. Motion Councilmember Rose made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Trevino to close the public hearing. : Council Memo 2 July 19, 1983 John Morris spoke in favor of annexation because they are experiencing too much multi-family development. Mr. Watson said he is happy without the City but development in the valley cannot be stopped without zoning controls. C.D. Coburn has mixed emotions but is concerned with traffic and other services. Nancy Osgood said she does not want to pay City taxes, but if they are annexed she wants the City to support their needs. Roll Call on Motion to Adjourn 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent Council adjourned its meeting at 4:45 p.m. i