Austin: Barton Creek, Growth, & Rainey Street
Barton Creek Watershed Protection:
Following an appeal regarding development variances, the city approved a revised plan for Travis Country Subdivision that reduced density and dedicated environmentally sensitive lowland and critical zones as greenbelt.Significant City Expansion:
Approved several major full-purpose annexations, notably along the US 183 corridor and for Travis Country Subdivision, considerably expanding Austin's municipal boundaries.Infrastructure & Public Amenities:
Committed $2.5 million to acquire parkland and greenlit substantial contracts for essential utilities (water, wastewater, electric), street repaving, a new Northeast Branch Library, and asbestos abatement for public facilities.Development Controls & Public Order:
Established interim development controls for the Rainey Street area and extended a rezoning moratorium for the Town Lake Corridor. A public hearing on a controversial ordinance regarding abetting prostitution was held and postponed.
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: FOUNDED 1829 Austin City Council MINUTES For June 27, 1985 - 1:00 Ρ.Μ. City Council Frank C.Cooksey Mayor John Treviño, Jr. Mayor Pro Tem Council Members Mark Rose Smoot Carl-Mitchell Sally Shipman George Humphrey Charles E. Urdy Jorge Carrasco City Manager Elden Aldridge City Clerk Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Memorandum To: Mayor Cooksey called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the presence of all Councilmembers except Councilmember Urdy, who entered the Chamber later in the day. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, approved Minutes for Special Meeting of June 18, 1985 and Regular Meeting of June 20, 1985. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy absent.) CONSENT ORDINANCES The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances in one consent motion: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy absent.) Operating Budget Amendment Amended the 1984-85 Operating Budget by: a. Appropriating $9,851.00 in additional funding to the Health Department in order to administer a High Risk Infant Outcome Study during the period of May 1, 1985 to August 31, 1985. C Council Memo 2 6/27/85 b. Accepting an additional $4,508.00 from the Texas Department of Health and appropriating to the Austin/Travis County Health Department for the period of April 26, 1985, through July 26, 1985. c. Accepting $3,331,108.00 from the Urban Mass Transportation Administration and appropriating to the Urban Transportation Department, to provide for the purchase of land for two park and ride facilities and for operating funds for the City of Austin during the period of October 1, 1983 through September 30, 1984. Item Postponed Postponed until July 11, 1985 consideration of policy and procedures for acceptance of land dedications with or without improvements and for the naming of public facilities. Police Retirement System Approved amending Ordinance No. 821118-F to increase monthly retirement annuities to retired members of the Police Retirement System North Capital Area Moratorium Approved an ordinance extending a Building Permit and zoning change requests moratorium in the North Capital Area until August 15, 1985. Rainey Street Established interim development controls for the "Rainey Street Area" between West 1st Street, Town Lake, Waller Creek and IH 35. Energy Management Commission Amended Ordinance No. 830224-L, relating to the name and responsibilities of the Energy Management Commission. Release of Easement Authorized release of the following easement: The Public Utility and Drainage Easement retained at the vacation of a portion of the West Avenue Alley, 2900 Block. (Request submitted by Mr. Truman Breed, President of Everett Hardware Company, Inc.) Council Memo Legal Description Corrected 3 6/27/85 Amended the following ordinances by correcting the legal description in the caption thereof. a. Ordinance No. 850530-J b. Ordinance No. 841129-M - Case No. C14-84-288 - Case No. C14-83-302 Zoning Ordinances Amended Chapters 13-2 and 13-2(A) of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: BIRDWELL & VANCE, a. INC. By J. H. Eccleston Johnson, Jr. C14-84-459 1500 West 6th Street From "MF-4" to "סב"י Heard and granted March 7, 1985, (5-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant requiring retention of existing structure has been executed. b. TEXAS PROPERTIES By Harold Eubanks C14-84-419 c. d. 5603 & 5606 South First Street From Interim "SF-3" to "LR" Heard and granted February 7, 1985, (6-0). Councilmember Mark Rose absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant restricting property against apartment use has been executed. CLEAR CREEK ESTATES 8501 Cameron Road JOINT VENTURE C14-84-475 From Interim "SF-3" to "LO" Heard and granted March 7, 1985, (5-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant prohibiting modifications to the 100 year flood plain has been executed. JAMES A. RAPER By Mike Killinger C14-82-061 2004 W. Koenig Lane From "SF-3" to to "LO" Heard and granted August 5, 1982, (7-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Right-of-way on Koenig Lane has been conveyed by Street Deed. Office of Land Development Services recommends deletion of site plan approval requirement imposed at August 5, 1982, public hearing. Council Memo e. 4 6/27/85 JOHN SCHNEIDER By T. J. Morton C14-84-100 3004 Hemphill From 'MF-3" to "ס" EMERGENCY PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE (Applicant requests emergency passage of ordinance) Heard and granted February 7, 1985, (7-0). Conditions have been met as follows: (1) Development restricted to that shown on site plan attached as Exhibit "A" to the ordinance (2) Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. f. ISHMAEL & ROSEMARY SOTO, JR. C14r-84-231 8825 Bee Caves Road From Interim "SF-2" to "LO" Heard and granted May 2, 1985, (6-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Development restricted to that shown on site plan attached at Exhibit "A" to the ordinance. 8. E. G. PRIESMEYER By David R. Armbrust C14r-84-436 15211-15250 Ι. Η. 35 From Interim "SF-2" to "CS" Heard and granted April 4, 1985, (6-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Development restricted to that shown on site plan attached as Exhibit "A" to the ordinance. h. STALONG CORP. By Al Stover C14r-82-127 4700 & 4702 Hwy. 290 West, 4622 Dudmar Drive From Interim "SF-2" to "GR" Heard and granted November 4, 1982, (7-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Development restricted to that shown on site plan attached as Exhibit "A" to the ordinance. 1. THE EVERETT HARDWARE 2904 & 2906 Salado CO., INC. Street By Truman & Ann Breed C14-82-170 From 'MR-2" to "GR" & "SF-3" Heard and granted April 7, 1985, (5-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Alley vacation scheduled on today's agenda. (Related to item B-7.a) j. LARRY PEEL C14-84-002 4700 Spicewood Springs Road From Interim "SF-3" to "LO" (Applicant requests emergency passage of ordinance) EMERGENCY PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE Heard and granted May 3, 1984, (6-0). Councilmember Sally Shipman absent. Conditions have been met as follows: (1) Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed (2) Development restricted to that shown on site plan attached as Exhibit "A" to the ordinance. Council Memo 5 6/27/85 k. EXECUTIVE CENTER PUD 10700 Research Boulevard From "GO" to "PUD" By Doerring Development Company C814-84-029 1. m. Heard and granted December 6, 1984. (6-0). Councilmember Mark Rose absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Additional commitment for water and wastewater service to be addressed through subdivision process. J. B. GOODWIN & DOUG BACHΜΑΝ By Donna H. Kristaponis C14-84-446 7208-7236 Manchaca From "SF-3" to 'MF-2" EMERGENCY PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE (Applicant requests emergency passage of ordinance) Heard and granted April 11, 1985, (6-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant limits apartment or other residential dwellings to a density of 18 single family units or less per acre. JEANETTE M. TIMS By Michael N. Hart C14-85-085 1700 Hydro Drive From Interim "SF-2" to "CS" EMERGENCY PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE (Applicant requests emergency passage of ordinance) Heard and granted June 13, 1985, (6-0). Mayor Pro Tem John Trevino, Jr. absent. No conditions to be met. n. POSTPONED JERRY D. ANGERMAN, JAMES H. JOHNSON, & 3423 & 3425 Minnie From "SF-3" to "GR" JACK GORMAN Street (7701 or 7703 Brodie Lane) POSTPONED TO 7/11/85 C14-84-281 0. Heard and granted December 6, 1984, (6-0). Councilmember Mark Rose absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Right-of-way on Brodie Lane has been conveyed by street deed. WATERLOO DEVELOPMENT CO. 12938-12951 U.S. By Terrance L. Irion C14r-84-301 Highway 183 From Interim "SF-1" to "LO" Council Memo ADVERTISING AND SIGNS 6 6/27/85 The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending Chapter 13-13 (Advertising and Signs) of the Austin City Code of 1981 to extend the application of that chapter to the extra-territorial jurisdiction of the City of Austin. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy absent.) CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second adopted the following resolutions in one consent motion: (7-0 Vote) Release of Easements Authorized release of the following easements: a. b. c. The 10' Sidewalk Easement on Lot A, Lordstone Subdivision, North Lamar at Applegate Drive. (Request submitted by Martinez and Wright Engineers, Inc. The 5' x 20' Public Utility Easement, the 10' Public Utility Easement and 10' of the 25' Drainage and Public Utility Easement as dedicated on Parmer Square Subdivision, Parmer Lane at Proposed MoРас. (Request submitted by Espey, Huston and Associated, Inc.) The Electric and Telephone Easement recorded in Volume 2689, Page 268, of the Travis County Real Property Records, Riddle Road at Alcott Road. (Request submitted by Carlson & Dippel Surveying Company) d. A portion of the 5' Sidewalk Easement dedicated on Lot 1, Mae e. Crockett Estate Subdivision. Engineering Company, Inc.) (Request submitted by Metcalfe SUBJECT TO SALE OF EASEMENT AT APPRAISED VALUE The 25' Drainage Easement and a portion of a 7.5' Public Utility Easement on Longhorn Business Park No. 2, Braker Lane at F.M. 1325. (Request submitted by the Public Works Department) f. Electric Easement of record in Volume 506, Page 205, Volume 567, Page 330, Volume 623, Page 177, Volume 633, Page 18, Volume 502, Page 630, Volume 602, Page 341, and Volume 651, Page 584, of the Travis County Real Property Records. (Request submitted by Curington Associates, Inc.) g. The Public Utility Easement recorded in Volume 5612, Page 2302, of the Travis County Real Property Records, Proposed Braker Lane at F.M. 1325. (Request submitted by the Public Works Department) Council Memo License Agreement 7. 6/27/85 Entered into a License Agreement to allow the encroachment of a State-owned and maintained local telecommunications network. (Request submitted by the State Purchasing and General Services Commission on behalf of the State of Texas) Capital Improvements Program Authorized and approved a selection of professional services for combustion turbine electric power generation facility for the Electric Department. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 85/12-04 (Prime recommendation: Stone and Webster - $900,000.) - Item Pulled Pulled from the agenda consideration of the following: a. b. c. Acquisition of 17 acres of parkland along Onion Creek. Accepting donation of eight (8) acres of land for parkland along Onion Creek. Dedication of a wastewater easement and tunnel shaft easement for Onion Creek Wastewater Interceptor Project. Change Order Approved the following Change Orders: a. b. In the amount of $105,124.53 to Peabody Southwest, Inc. for the Govalle Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, Hornsby Bend Digesters and Hornsby Bend Hyacinth Ponds. (0.55% increase of the original contract) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 73/23-83. In the amount of $77,282.00 to Robert Hurst Construction Company for Community Development District No. 8, Phase II. C.I.P. Approved executing a Pipe Line License with the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company for a 16-inch water line to cross under the railroad's main track at Engineer's Chainage Station 9020 + 89, Travis County. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 82/22-16. Council Memo Contracts Approved a. 8 Approved the following contracts: JALCO, INC. 3233 Weslayan Houston, Texas - b. GARNEY COMPANIES, INC. P. O. Box 1509 Round Rock, Texas c. d. GARNEY COMPANIES, INC. P. O. Box 1509 Round Rock, Texas CUTLER REPAVING, INC. P. O. Box 869 Roanoke, Texas - - - 6/27/85 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Angus Valley 8-inch Wastewater Line, Water and Wastewater Department - $529,710.00 C.I.P. No. 81/23-14 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Construction of Lower Little Walnut Creek Wastewater Relief Interceptor, Phase I, Water and Wastewater Utility Department Total $739,485,00 C.I.P. No. 83/23-11 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Manchaca Road Transmission Main, Water and Wastewater Utility Department - Total $319,412.00 C.I.P. No. 85/22-08 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Repaving of Streets 1985, Public Works Department - Total $804,610.29 C.I.P. Nos. 78/62-16, 83/62-06, 85/62-59 79/62-16, 83/62-05, 85/62-58 & 83/22-04 e. EVERGREEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. 1705 Capital of Texas Highway Suite 301 Austin, Texas - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Northeast Branch Library, Library Department Total $660,770.00 C.Ι.Ρ. f. ELECTRIC UTILITY CONSTRUCTION CO., - 8. INC. 5401 South Sheridan Tulsa, Oklahoma SOUTHWEST TRENCHING COMPANY 1608 Margaret Houston, Texas - No. 77/85-02 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Installation of Overhead Electric Distribution Facilities for North Lamar Boulevard & Koenig Lane to East 56th Street & Duval Street, Electric Utility Department - $36,785,47 C.I.P. No. 85/14-03 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Installation of Underground Electric Distribution Facilities for Milwood Section 27B, Electric Utility Department - $33,210.12 C.I.P. No. 85/15-01 Council Memo h. i. 9 UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 700 North Tempell Diboll, Texas UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 700 North Tempell Diboll, Texas - - - 6/27/85 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Installation of Overhead Electric Distribution Facilities for Burnet Road & Gault Lane south to Kramer Lane, Electric Utility Department - $26,876.49 C.I.P. No. 85/14-03 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Installation of Overhead Electric Distribution Facilities for Dessau Road (Yager Lane to Gregg Lane), Arrow Point Cove south to Bayridge Terrace, and Decker Lane west to Springdale Road $104,423.15 C.Ι.Ρ. No. 85/14-01 Repair of Boiler Feed Pump Element, Electric Utility Department Total $66,093.00 85-6675-LI j. BYRON JACKSON PUMP COMPANY 6100 Corporate Drive, Suite 250 Houston, Texas k. FEDERAL PACIFIC ELECTRIC COMPANY c/o R. D. Erb Company, Inc. Box 12428 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Spare Parts for Air Circuit Breakers for Holly Power Plants San Antonio, Texas #1 & #2, Electric Utility Department Item 1-18 $59,417.00 85-0175-MB/OM 1. AUSTIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, INC. 912 South Lamar Boulevard Austin, Texas 85-S408-LK/AV m. NIECE EQUIPMENT - Automatic Transmissions, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department Twelve (12) Month Service Agreement 170.00 Estimated total $45,170.00 Track Loader, Vehicle and Equipment 16029 North IH-35 Services Department Austin, Texas Total $35,975.00 85-0284-CM n. GENERAL ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY 3101 Longhorn Boulevard - PVC Conduit Pipe, Central Stores Division Austin, Texas Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $121,233.00 85-0281-DC 0. TECHLINE, INC. - 8750 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin, Texas Streetlight Poles and Related Hardware, Central Stores Total $104,572.00 85-0326-DC: Council Memo Crossing At Wells Branch 10 6/27/85 Authorized the execution of agreements with Town and Country Building Joint Venture and the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation for the extension of a Box Culvert Crossing FM 1325 at Wells Branch. Item Postponed Postponed until July 11, 1985 consideration of accepting the provisions of the Minute Order designating Mokan as a new state highway and supporting the continued development of the Mokan Transportation Corridor. Funds for Acquisition of Parkland Approved a resolution of intent to issue $2,500,000 in Certificates of Obligation to fund acquisition of parkland for the City of Austin. Reinvestment Zone Number One Approved the 1985 Status Report relating to the Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Austin, Texas pursuant to the Texas Tax Increment Financing Act of 1981, Article 1066e, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, as amended. Item Postponed Postponed until July 18, 1985 consideration of approval of Schematic Plans submitted by Mr. S. Thurman Blackburn, III, president Retention, Enhancement and Reclamation Company. Public Hearings Set Set public hearings on the following: a. An amendment to the Zoning Ordinance providing regulation for group homes: July 25, 1985 at 5 p.m. b. Presentation of the West 14th Street/DMU Study: July 25, 1985 at 4:30 p.m. c. The declaration of th skeet and rifle range operating on the north side of R.M. 2222 near its intersection with the City Park Road as a public nuisance: July 11, 1985. d. Amendment to the Austin Metropolitan Area Roadway Plan to include Mokan Boulevard: July 11, 1985 at 2:30 p.m. Council Memo 11 Health Department Transfer of Funds 6/27/85 Amended the contract to transfer the state budget of $221,763.00 and nine full-time positions from the Texas Department of Health's Region 6 Office in Temple to the Austin/Travis County Health Department. TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM The City Manager report on Status of Short Term Transportation System Improvements was presented. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, adopted a resolution approving Phase II of the Transportation Systems Management Program. (7-0 Vote) CONTRACT APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, approved the following contract: (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino out of the room.) W.T. STEPHENS CONSTRUCTION CO. 1400 Post Oak Boulevard Suite 700 Houston, Texas - Asbestos Abatement and Renovations, Public Event Facilities Total $773,000.00 85-S577-FW TRANSPORTATION TRANSFER AGREEMENT The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, adopted a resolution approving transfer agreements between the City of Austin and the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, with amendments to include inter-local agreement. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino out of the room.) HOMELESS DISCUSSED Brother Tony Hearn appeared befor Council to discuss Task Force on the Homeless. MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENTS Mr. David N. Elliott appeared before Council to discuss management improvements. Council Memo ITEM POSTPONED 12 6/27/85 Postponed until July 11 was Mr. John Noell's request to discuss site development permits for the Vaught Road Professional Building. BOAT DOCK ORDINANCE The Parks Board Department will work with Mr. Frank Dorr concerning his request to look at variance on Boat Dock Ordinance. PUBLIC RECORDS Mr. Roger Baker discussed photo copies of public records. ABORTIONS Mr. Ronald D. Rhea appeared before Council to request their consideration to stop City funding of abortions. Mr. Samuel A. Hoerster III did not appear to speak on the same subject. AUSTIN AQUA FESTIVAL The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, approved the request of Mr. Mike Nixon for City of Austin's support for 1985 Austin Aqua Festival as requested in AAF letter of June 5, 1985, with the exception of 4, 79 and 31 (which will be brought back at a later date.) (7-0 Vote) SOUND PERMIT The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, DENIED the request of Rev. Dennis Luton for a sound permit and permit to erect a tent at Northeast District Park. (7-0 Vote) The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, DENIED this use at this park. (7-0 Vote) Prior to the motions, Mr. Jordan, Director of Parks and Recreation told Council they are trying to work out a partnership with neighborhoods where compatible uses of the parks with the neighborhoods will be used. He said Rosewood Park would be better suited to the tent revival Mr. Luton had requested. Council Memo RECESS 13 6/27/85 Council recessed its meeting at 4:25 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 4:50 p.m. CHAPMAN SUBDIVISION No action was taken by Council on the request of Mr. Thomas J. O'Meara Jr. for approval of Chapman Subdivision, C8s-84-264, with no conditions on the quantity of water and/or wastewater service. HEARING TO BE CONTINUED Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 3:30 p.m. on vacation of the following: A portion of Glenhill Drive, as requested by Mr. John Dixon. Richard Ridings, Director of Public Works, showed slides showing the options. He said Option 5 is recommended. After several people spoke, the following motion was made: Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, voted to continue the public hearing to July 11, 1985 and staff make a recommendation after meeting with the property owners. (7-0 Vote) PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 3:45 p.m. on dedication of a Telephone Cable Easement through a portion of Duncan Park. No one appeared to be heard. Mayor Cooksey asked Mr. Ridings if all reasonable and feasible alternatives had been investigated and if all reasonable and feasible planning for the environment had been done. Mr. Ridings answered yes to both questions. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino asked if the annual fee of $5,500 18 comparable to fees charged by other cities for easements through a park. Mr. Ridings said it is. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, closed the public hearing. (7-0 Vote) Council Memo 14 Motion 6/27/85 The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance granting AT&T Communications Interstate Division, a license to use public right-of-way for underground fiberoptic cable. (7-0 Vote) - STRIP ANNEXATION - TAYLOR AND ELGIN A Progress Report on Strip Annexation was presented by City Manager Carrasco. He said the City has need to manage its growth and that we have agreements with Elgin and Tayor and we are now working with Bastrop and Dripping Springs. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, adopted a resolution amending the agreement with the City of Taylor regarding boundaries of Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Urdy and Rose out of the room.) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, adopted a resolution approving an agreement with the City of Elgin regarding boundaries of Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Urdy and Rose out of the room.) PUBLIC HEARING ON APPEAL Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 4:00 p.m. on an appeal from Ron Levine, Member, Board of Directors, Travis Country Community Service Association, of the Planning Commission's decision to deny variances to the Barton Creek Watershed Ordinance for Travis Country Subdivision. C8-83-29.01(84) He said he believed the issue has been worked out. Curtis Williams, OLDS, discussed the plan proposed which includes development in the lowland zone at three units per acre, in the Edwards zone at three units per acre, as opposed to one unit per three acres which the ordinance requires. Also, he said, proposed multi-family and commercial development in the lowland zone which is prohibited by the ordinance. Mr. Williams said the staff, the applicants and Save Barton Creek Neighborhood Association have all met to try to reduce the departure from the ordinance and determine how such a departure is justified. "I believe Council has a proposed resolution that the Legal Department has drafted and outlined certain findings we have made in this case. Council Memo 15 6/27/85 At the intersection of Mopac and 290 there is a commercial site which the applicant has agreed to look at general office use. It would require a variance from the Barton Creek Ordinance to use the upland zone area applied to the total tract which includes some lowland zone acreage, for a total of 27 acres. The applicant has agreed to dedicate the lowland and critical zone to this area as greenbelt to be undisturbed and also this area adjacent to single family residential portions would also be dedicated as greenbelt area to tie in the amenity feature which will be maintained by the neighborhood association. The densities that were three units per acre including the lowland zone are now two units per acre average over this entire area within the Edwards Aquifer area zone as well as this corner here. However, that will be broken up so there will be one acre lots on the periphery of the subdivision to provide a transition from the three units per acre to probably about 24 units per acre to one unit per acre on the adjacent tract when it comes in for development and it has proposed residential development and the ordinance requirements will be consistent with the kind of development that we will have along the periphery of the development. Much of the commercial which was located in the lowland zone has been removed and in some instances changed to multi-family outside the lowland zone. This summarizes the applicant's plan and both the Legal Department and the applicant will answer any questions." Bert Cromack, Barton Creek Neighborhood Association, stated, "We are in agreement with this plan." Councilmember Carl-Mitchell asked if the 27 acre commercial tract is going to be limited to general office with a mixed use overlay and height limit 60 feet. He was told it would be by Terry Irion, representing the applicant. Councilmember Shipman discussed the wording in the resolution. "Since the intent on item 2 A 2 is to recognize an overlay district, "GO" will be the base district and the overlay will be consistent with what we have done on Loop 360 Ordinance. I wonder if the wording in the event the property is sold to another applicant would truly be interpreted as "GO" the base district because it shows here it may be a mixed and I can see some problems. Can we tighten up the language?" Mr. Irion said they can and would work it out with Mr. McCool of the Legal Department. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember "Carl-Mitchell's second, closed the public hearing, approved the resolution, therefore the appeal was withdrawn. (7-0 Vote)
Council Memo ZONING HEARINGS 16 6/27/85 Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearings on the following hearings scheduled for 4:00 and 4:30p.m. Council heard, closed the public hearings, granted and instructed the City Attorney to draw up the necessary ordinances. -85 DONNIE R. & 4915 Maufrais From "I-SF-2" 096 JUDY A. STEVENS Το "SF-3" By Donna H. Kristaponis NO RECOMMENDATION GRANTED "SF-3" No one appeared to speak on the zoning change. (On Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, 7-0 Vote) 8-84 GARDEN RIDGE PUD Old Lampasas Trail By Roger Hanks From Interim "AA" Ist H&A (I-SF-2) To PUD-Residential RECOMMENDED GRANT AS RECOMMENDED, STREET TO GO INTO A "T", STUB DELETED AND CORNER TO BE ROUNDED (On Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, 7-0 Vote) ZONING HEARING POSTPONED Mayor Cooksey announced the following zoning hearing has been postponed: -84 RETENTION, 8100 Block of MoPac 334 ENHANCEMENT & From Interim "A" Ist H&A RECLAMATION CO. By T.J. Morton Το "0" 2nd H&A (GO) RECOMMENDED POSTPONED TO 7/18 @ 4 Ρ.Μ. HOSPITAL HELICOPTER SERVICE Dennis Simmons, Director of EMS, presented the City Manager "Report on EMS/Brackenridge Hospital Helicopter Service by means of slides. He said the service is called STAR Flight and played the 60 second radio spot which will be broadcast. : Council Memo 17 6/27/85 AUDITORIUM SHORES RATE REPORT Ron Wood, Director of Public Event Facilities, presented a report on Auditorium Shores Rates. A copy of the report is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Councilmember Shipman asked that this be studied during budget time and staff is to check to find other places for public events, rather than auditorium shores. TOWN LAKE CORRIDOR MORATORIUM ON REZONINGS The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinence amending Ordinance No. 850502-V to extend the Town Lake Corridor Moratorium on rezonings until September 26, 1985 and delete from the ordinance any moratorium on the processing or approval of special permits, site plan approvals and building permits. (7-0 Vote) EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Cooksey announced Council would enter into Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, to discuss the following matters; and action, if any on the matters will be taken during the public meeting after the conclusion of the Executive Session: Personnel Matters - Section 2, Paragraph g. i i RECESS Council recessed for executive session at 7:45 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 9:25 p.m. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR UPPER WILLIAMSON CREEK AREA Council had before them for consideration a resolution to consider setting the schedule for the consideration of the comprehensive plan pursuant to proposition 15 Charter Amendment for the Upper Williamson Creek area. report. Norman Standerfer, Department of Growth Management, gave a Howard Kells, president, Upper Williamson Creek Neighborhood Association, explained their proposed schedule for land use plan, zoning and annexation. Nancy Kasteline, who represented seven neighborhoods in the Oak Hill area, said they wanted to have a plan with input by them. She showed a map and said they agree with the process but not the Council Memo land use plan. 18 6/27/85 Councilmember Shipman asked that interim development standards for this area be included on the next agenda. Discussion followed and Councilmember Shipman asked what this would mean in staff time. Mr. Duncan, Director of OLDS, said it would take about 90 days but they would have to set aside other projects and identify priorities. City Manager Carrasco said they need to look at priorities before Council makes a final decision. No action was taken by Council on the resolution. PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF ABETTING PROSTITUTION Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on an ordinance amending Chapter 9-1 pf the Austin City Code, relating to the offense of abetting prostitution. Chief of Police Jim Everett reviewed the ordinance. Glen Williams, legal representative of the Austin Police Department, told Council an offense must be shown that loitering was done with offense to commit prostitution. He said they believe the ordinance is essential. Councilmember Rose said he feels the ordinance is too vague but thinks there is an ordinance which can be better written. Councilmember Shipman said the City must have something stiffer than it has at present. Gary LaMarsh, Texas Civil Liberties Union, said the ordinance could be misinterpreted. said he is against it also. Norm Glickman, U.T. professor, James Pinedo, South Austin Advisory Board, favors the ordinance. Nasha Byce, who lives near South Congress and Oltorf wonders why Council hesitates to pass the ordinance. She said she supports the Police Department. Motion Councilmember Rose made a motion to continue the public hearing until July 18, 1985 at 6 p.m. There was no second to the motion and no roll call, but Council unanimously agreed. PUBLIC HEARING ON APPEAL Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 6 p.m. on an appeal from Dr. Stephen B. Rodi representing the Windsor Park Neighborhood Association of the Planning Commission's decision regarding •, Council Memo 19 6/27/85 Case No. SP-85-048. He said there would be no need for a public hearing because there has been an agreement on the site plan. They will delete four units off the northeast corner, making a total of 27 units. The lot behind will be in compliance. PUBLIC HEARING ON VACATION OF A PORTION OF BRAKER LANE RIGHT-OF-WAY Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 5:30 p.m. on vacation of a portion of Braker Lane right-of-way at FM 1325, requested by Public Works Department on behalf of the adjoining property owners. No one appeared to be heard. Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, closed the public hearing. (7-0 Vote) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance vacating a portion of Braker Lane rightof-way (proposed) at FM 1325. (7-0 Vote) ANNEXATION HEARINGS Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearings set for 5:00 p.m. on annexation of the following. No one appeared to be heard. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, closed the public hearing on Davis Springs MUD and approved full purpose annexation of 690 acres in Williamson County, Texas within Austin's ETJ. Conversion from limited to full purpose 34 acres of land along portions of FM 620 and Tom Kemp Lane. C7a-85-011. (4-0 Vote, Councilmembers Urdy, Rose and Humphrey out of the room.) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, closed the public hearing and approved full purpose annexation of 9.7 acres of land out of the John C. Brooke "Survey 53 in Travis County, Texas. (Portion of Quail Hollow, Section 6-A) C7a-85-002. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Urdy and Humphrey out of the room.) Council Memo 20 Motion 6/27/85 The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Council1member Rose's second, closed the public hearing and approved full purpose annexation of 520 acres along the US Highway 183 corridor, south to Austin's existing five-mile ETJ in Travis County, Texas. C7a-85-021. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy out of the room.) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, closed the public hearing and approved full purpose annexation of Travis Country Subdivision and Mopac Expressway extension from Barton Creek to Hwy. 290 west, 874 acres in Travis County, Texas. C7a-85-022. (5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Urdy out of the room.) Mayor Cooksey announced all of the above will be brought back on July 18, 1985 at 4:00 p.m. for ordinance readings. ZONING OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, approved creation of a Zoning Oversight Committee which will be composed of two members of the Planning Commission, and 9 ad hoc, to meet through November, 1986. (5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Urdy out of the room.) CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVISIONS The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, approved revisions to the City Council Agenda to delete Citizen's Request for Council Approval and add Appeals to Council. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy out of the room.) TOWN LAKE TASK FORCE Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, approved the appointment of Enrique Lopez for Mayor Pro Tem Trevino on the Town Lake Task Force-and-to increase the number of members from nine to eleven. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy absent.) ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 11:40.p.m.