Austin: New City Hall, Gas Rates, & Green Spaces
Here's a summary of the Austin City Council agenda from September 05, 1985:
Downtown Redesign Advances:
The Council made key decisions on the new Municipal Office Complex, approving a single-level plaza and placing the Council Chambers there. Plans for the project moved forward with directives to refine the development agreement, ensuring strong contingencies and independent legal review.Utility Rates & Environmental Protections:
New retail and transportation rates for Southern Union Gas Company were approved (with a 13.9% return for the company). Additionally, significant environmental policy was passed with interim development controls for the Onion, Bear, and Little Bear watersheds.Upcoming Public Financial and Planning Discussions:
The Council scheduled public hearings for a proposed 6.93% increase in property taxes and to discuss a new community participation structure for the city's comprehensive plan.
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0112 FOUNDED 2034 Austin City Council MINUTES For September 05, 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. ΑΝΝΕΧΑΤΙION HEARINGS POSTPONED Mayor Cooksey announced the annexation hearings scheduled for 5:00p.m. would not be heard today because of posting problems. He said they were postponed until October 16 and 17, 1985. There will be an on-site hearing October 16 at 4:00 p.m. in the Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Oak Hill. The second hearing will be October 17, 1985 in the Council Chamber. : Mayor Cooksey said there is a petition from the Northcentral area which is being checked to see whether it is valid. If it is, there will be an on-site hearing scheduled for that area. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second approved minutes for regular meetings of August 22, 1985 and special meetings of August 19 and 21, 1985. (7-0 Vote) CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS Mr. John C. Towery, Mr. Victor H. Appel and Mr. David W. Ross, who had all requested to discuss the closing of 23rd Street, had their attorney, Mr. Les King speak for them. He said the closing would have an adverse i Council Memo 2 9/5/85 effect on the market value of property in the area and asked Council not to close 23rd Street. Ms. Joanne Caldarola did not appear. Mr. Jerry L. Spain, discussed the Austin Police Association pay presentation and gave a copy to Councilmembers and the City Clerk. Joe Colbert, attorney for Austin Police Association, told Council the proposal is for a 20% increase across the board. He discussed the statistics concerning their proposal. Mr. David N. Elliott, Ms. Jane Hamond, Mr. Rick Gerber and Mr. Dennis Paddie, did not appear. Mr. Lawrence Cranberg discussed his proposal of a safety program on gas, electric and wood-burning space heaters. CONSENT ORDINANCES The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances in one consent motion: (7-0 Vote) Operating Budget Amendment Amended the 1984-85 Annual Operating Budget by: a. Appropriating $200,000.00 from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) reprogrammable funds for the local match for the Sixth Street Mercado Project Urban Development Action Grant. Capital Improvements Program Amended the 1984-85 Capital Improvements Program by: a. Appropriating $400,000.00 from the FY 1984-85 Water and Wastewater Transfer to Capital Improvements Program to fund the Water and Wastewater Master Plan. C.I.P. Nos: 85/23-20 & 85/22-05. Council Memo Code Amendment 3 9/5/85 i Amended Chapter 13-5 of the City Code of the City of Austin by making deletions and additions to certain provisions contained in the code for energy conservation in new construction. Franchise Repealed Repealed Ordinance Nos. 840913-G and 840913-H granting a franchise to ARA Transportation, Incorporated, to operate a shuttle bus system and charter bus system. Laidlaw Transit Inc. Passed through FIRST READING ONLY an ordinance granting a franchise to Laidlaw Transit, Inc. to operate and maintain a shuttle bus system. Passed through FIRST READING ONLY an ordinance granting a franchise to Laidlaw Transit, Inc. to operate and maintain a limited charter bus system. Meter Zones Amended the Austin City Code to add the following parking meter zones. Meter Type Street Location Side of Street 15-120 minute West 6th 800-900 Block 15-120 minute West 3rd 300 Block North & South North 15-120 minute West 4th 300 Block 15-120 minute West 6th South 500-600-700 Block North & South Speed Zones Zones: Amended the Austin City Code to modify the following Speed SECTION 11-2-99(d) (SCHOOL SPEED ZONE) 20 MPH ADD: Susquehanna Lane from 140 feet west of Springdale Road (north side) to 225 feet east of Dubuque Lane (south side). : Council Memo ITEMS POSTPONED 4 9/5/85 Postponed until September 12, 1985 the following items: - - Consider approving the creation of a nonprofit corporation for the purpose of planning, developing and participating in Health Care Joint Ventures; approving articles of incorporation and bylaws and negotiate a contract for a magnetic resonance imaging joint venture. Consider amending Ordinance No. 840717-A relating to the purchase of fire demand meters. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, adopted the following resolutions in one consent motion: (7-0 Vote) Eminent Domain Proceedings Authorized eminent domain proceedings to acquire a wastewater easement and temporary working space easement for the Christopher Street and South 5th Street Wastewater Improvements Project: a. 1,976 sq. ft. of land out of Block B, Division "B", James Bouldin Estate in the City of Austin. (Bouldin Creek Partnership) Authorized eminent domain proceedings to acquire in fee simple the following described land for the Spicewood Springs Road Street Improvement Project; a. 13,006 sq. ft. of land out of the James Mitchell Survey No. 17, in the City of Austin. (Egbert V. Smith, owner) Capital Improvements Program Acquired right-of-way for the Brodie Lane/William CannonPaisano Improvement Project and trade of excess land for right-of-way. (Bannockburn Baptist Church, owner) C.I.P. No. 79/62-14. Approved a proposed Supplemental Amendment No. 1 of the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Austin and Martinez and Wright Engineers, Inc. for Burnet Road (F.M. 1325) Water Transmission Main Improvement (now referred to as the MoPac Water Transmission Main). $53,000.00. Council Memo Item Pulled 5 9/5/85 Pulled from the agenda was a resolution to consider approval of contract between the City of Austin and IBM Corporation for acquisition of right-of-way on North MoPac (Loop 1) Contracts Approved a. Approved the following contracts: GARNEY COMPANIES, INC. P. O. Box 1509 Round Rock, Texas - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Southeast Austin Transmission Main Option 1 - Oltorf Extension, Water and Wastewater Department Total $657,890.00 C.I.P. No. 80/22-05 b. ANTHONY BROS. CONSTRUCTION CO. 3816 So. Lamar, Suite 203 Austin, Texas c. ELECTRIC UTILITY CONSTRUCTION CO. 5401 South Sheridan, Unit 202 Tulsa, Oklahoma d. Bid award: • - • - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - Construction of Sidewalk and Sidwalk Ramp Improvements on: Red River Street, Airport Blvd. and Burnet Road, Public Works Department. Total $103,125.00 C.I.P. 85/61-03 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Overhead Electric Distribution Facilities for Bluff Springs Road, south of North Bluff Drive, Electric Utility Department Total $39,286.20 C.I.P. No. 85/14-02 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Padmount Transformers, Electric Utility Department Total $767,417.00 C.I.P. No. 85/15-02 Items 1 & 2 $224,765.00 (1) TECHLINE, INC. 8750 Shoal Creek Blvd. Austin, Texas (2) POWER SUPPLY OF AUSTIN 1616 West 5th Street Austin, Texas (3) TEMPLE, INC. (MBE) 3900-J Drossett Austin, Texas - Item 3 $35,262.00 - Items 4 & 5 - $172,990.00 Council Memo 6 9/5/85 - Items 6-10 $334,400.00 e. (4) GENERAL ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO. 3101 Longhorn Blvd., #116 Austin, Texas H. B. ZACHRY COMPANY 527 Logwood San Antonio, Texas f. MOTOROLA COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS 8. 7600 Chevy Chase #510 Austin, Texas CONSOLIDATED TRAFFIC CONTROLS 2707 South Cooper, Suite 121 Arlington, Texas h. BARD CARDIOPULMONARY DIVISION 1. j. OF C. R. BARD, INC. Concord Road, P. O. Box M Billerica, Massachusetts ENNIS PAINT MANUFACTURING CO. 2800 Old Hwy. 75 North Ennis, Texas DENTAL PROSTHETICS 5501 Village Lane Austin, Texas • - - - k. MARTIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY 1888 W. Northwest Highway Dallas, Texas - 1. TOM FAIREY COMPANY - IH-35 North of Kyle Kyle, Texas m. n. COALE MACHINERY COMPANY Main Street Converse, Texas ASSOCIATED BATTERY SUPPLY 10505 Burnet Road Austin, Texas - Traveling Water Screens in Seaholm Units 5 and 6, Electric Utility Department Total $53,500.00 85-C837-JJ Microwave Communication Links, Electric Utility Department Total $1,415,469.00 85-5772-FW Emergency Traffic Light Signal Detection System, Austin Fire Department Item 1-4 1-4 $39,190.00 85-0412-OM - Oxygenators, Brackenridge Hospital Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $36,648.00 BS5-1263 Traffic Paint, Central Stores Division Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Item 1-4 $59,100.00 85-0382-GW Dental Laboratory Services, Health Department Two (2) Year Contract Estimated total $55,000.00 85-S761-LI Three (3) 4-Wheel Street Sweepers, Vehicle & Equipment Services Department Item 1 $215,946.00 85-0344-OM/JB Motor Grader, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department Item 1 $61,784.00 85-0345-OM/JB Heavy Duty Truck-Mounted Hole Digger, Vehicle & Equipment Services Department Item 1 $87,870.00 85-0346-CM/JB Batteries, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Items 1-37 $50,268.00 85-0357-CM Council Memo Leases 7 9/5/85 Approved lease amendment with Equitech Real Estate Investors for the Austin Police Department (Organized Crime Unit). Entered into a lease amendment No. Five with Petroleum, Ltd. for additional lease space in the Petroleum Building, 1524 South IH 35. Approved lease with Arex Joint Venture III for the Resource Management Department. ! Easement Dedicated sixty (60) square feet out of a City-owned tract of land for public utility easement purposes. Water Main Approved a Community Facilities Contract with Franklin Savings Association for construction of a water main in the Cameron Road right-of-way. Item Pulled Pulled from the agenda was consideration of a license agreement to allow the encroachment of brick pavers and trees into the public right-of-way adjoining Lots 1,2,3 and 4, Block 62, Original City of Austin, 507 Sabine Street. (Request submitted by Mr. Lloyd Hayes). Release of Easement Authorized release of the following easements: a. A portion of the Electric and Telephone Easement of record in Volume 6472, Page 2149, of the Travis County Real Property Records and located on Lot 16, Laguna Loma Cove. (Request submitted by Mr. Mark Chalmers). b. A A portion of an Electric and Telephone Easement recorded in Volume 6882, Page 2102, of the Travis Travis County Real Property Records and located on Lot 1, T.A.S.S.P.-T.A.S.C. Subdivision locally known as 1833 South I.H.35. (Request submitted by Metcalfe Engineering Co., Inc. on behalf of the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals and the Texas Association of Student Councils). Council Memo Water and Wastewater Mains 8 9/5/85 Approved the following Water and Wastewater Mains. The amount of LUE's approved for wastewater commitment does not guarantee service in the event that the flows to affected treatment plants exceed legally permitted flows; and does not imply commitment for land use. (Water and Wastewater Commission recommended approval) Council pulled off from the agenda some of those on the following list and such action is indicated beside the number. a. #173 Onion Creek Plantation, Water ৮. #453 Sierra Arbor Estates, Water c. #457 West Bend Tract, Water d. #494 Pond Springs Subdivision, Wastewater e. #510 Texas Oaks III, Water City Cost Participation of $250,838.40. f. #573 Laurelwood Subdivision, Wastewater 8. #580 Villas of Oak Hill, Water (PULLED OFF - PREVIOUSLY APPROVED) h. #615 Kruger Tract, Water City Cost Participation of $69,200.00 1. #633 Channing's Hollow, Water j. 1653 BGR Business Park, Water k. #664 Park 290 East, Water City Cost Participation of $92,300.00 1. #665 Park 290 East, Wastewater City Cost Participation of $389,500.00 m. #668 Faulkner Tract, Water (PULLED OFF) n. #675 North Lamar 41.5 Acre Tract, Wastewater 0. #689 Oriens Park, Wastewater P. #690 Woodlands South, Water City Cost Participation of $250,838.40 r. #714 Williamson-Carpenter Joint Venture, Water १० #698 Winn Tract, Water 8. #727 Wm Cannon Brodie Tract, Water City Cost Participation of $34,598.40 t. #738 McAdams Tract, Wastewater (PULLED OFF) u. #739 Storm Tract, Water City Cost Participation of $34,598.40 Council Memo 9 v. #745 Wind River Road, Wastewater 9/5/85 w. #748 Decker Lane Tract, Water City Cost Participation of $95,150.00 x. #752 Colonial Park, Water у. #753 Colonial Park, Wastewater 2. #754 Bay Colony Office Park, Water aa. #755 Bay Colony Office Park, Wastewater bb. 1779 Springfield Subdivision, Water cc. #800 Paisano Tract, Wastewater dd. #803 Yager Lane 35.19 Ac. Tr., Water City Cost Participation of $124,000.00 ee. #805 J.M.L. Joint Venture 581 Ac. Tr., Water ff. #806 J.M.L. Joint Venture 516 Ac. Tr., Wastewater 88. 1808 Meadows of Walnut Creek, Water hh. #812 Marble Creek, Water 1 ii. #813 Marble Creek, Wastewater 1. #825 Speliman Addition & Mercedes Addition, Wastewater (PULLED OFF) kk. 1843 Slaughter Creek Commercial Park, Water 11. 1844 Slaughter Creek Commercial Park, Wastewater 目. #865 The Bluffs of Cat Mountain, Water #866 Bowles Tract, Water m. 00. 1867 Bowles Tract, Wastewater PP. 1906 Paisano Tract, Water City Cost Participation of $34,598.40 ११० #930 Laurelwood Subdivision, Water City Cost Participation of $250,838.40 Denial of Site Plan The vote on the following was 6-0 with Mayor Cooksey abstaining as he did not attend the meeting when the case was heard. Adopted findings with regard to the denial of the site plan in Case No. SP-85-075. Council Memo 10 9/5/85 Application by Police Department Approved an application to the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation for enforcement of the 55 MPH speed limit by the Austin Police Department in Fiscal Year 1985-86. Grant Award Accepted a grant award in the amount of $43,206.00 from the Governor's Office of the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division, for the continued operation of the Juvenile Delinquency Prevention through Crisis Intervention Program. (September 1, 1985 through August 31, 1986) Accepted a grant award in the amount of $205,862.00 from the Governor's Office of the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division, for the continued operation of the Greater Austin Area Organized Crime Contril Unit. (October 1, 1985 through September 30, 1986) Items Postponed Postponed until September 12, 1985 consideration of allocation of community channels on Austin CableVision's subscriber system: a. Use of cable access channel 19 by Austin Community b. Approval of AISD's request for a second channellege. Personnel Policies Approved updating the official Personnel Policies with changes made by Council during budget and other deliberations. Items Pulled Pulled from the agenda were two items, one to consider implementing the ETJ Exchange with the City of Round Rock as conceptually agreed to on July 25, 1985; and consideration of creating a Downtown Overview Advisory Committee to replace the Downtown Revitalization Task Force. Also pulled from the agenda was an item listed under resolutions which should have been listed as an ordinance, and was consideration of approval of the Awards and Sale of General Obligation Refunding Bonds. : Council Memo Hearings Set 11 9/5/85 a. Set a public hearing on September 19, 1985 at 6:00 p.m. to establish a proposal to increase the property tax rate by 6.93% over the calculated effective tax rate and setting a public hearing on the tax increase. b. An ordinance amending the standing and appeals provisions in the special watershed ordinances and waterway development permit regulations: September 19, 1985 at 4:00p.m. c. Amend the Northwest Area Land Use Guidance Plan: September 26, 1985 at 3:00 p.m. Settlement of Suit Authorized settlement of the suit of United South Austin et al v. City of Austin. ENCROACHMENT The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second adopted a resolution entering into the following License Agreement: To allow the encroachment of brick pavers into the public right-of-way adjoining the west 62' of Lot 4, Outlots 30, Division E, Government Addition, Original City of Austin, 510 West 15th Street. (Request submitted by Mr. Lyle Johnson on behalf of the Texas Association of Builders). MUNICIPAL OFFICE COMPLEX Council had before them a resolution approving urban design refinements for the Municipal Office Complex. The following motions were made: Motion Councilmember Carl-Mitchell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shipman to adopt a single level plaza as per RFP, Center Block 3. Substitute Motion - FAILED Councilmember Rose offered a substitute motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, to approve a two level plaza. Motion FAILED by a vote of 3-4 with Mayor Cooksey, Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell, Humphrey and Shipman voting No. Council Memo 12 Roll Call on Motion for Single Level Plaza 7-0 Vote 9/5/85 Motion Councilmember Carl-Mitchell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shipman to locate the Council Chambers on the plaza. Substitute Motion- FAILED The substitute motion, offered by Councilmember Rose and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Trevino to locate the Council Chamber inside the main building, FAILED by a vote of 3-4, with Mayor Cooksey, Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell, Humphrey and Shipman voting No.) Roll Call on Motion for Chambers on Plaza 5-2 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Rose voted No. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, approved vacation of the alley behind the proposed Municipal Office Complex Project for use of the additional ground area. (7-0 Vote) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, voted to not narrow Second Street. (5-2 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Rose voted No.) RECESS Council recessed its meeting from 4:05 p.m. to 4:28 p.m. OPTION AGREEMENT - Council had before them a resolution to consider approving authorization to enter into an Option Agreement with the Watson-Casey Companies for the Municipal Office Complex Project. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, approved the following: (7-0 Vote) Request the City Manager to move forward with further development planning for the MOC and that the option be refined to accommodate the design decisions made today by the City Council. (Continued on next page) Council Memo 13 9/5/85 The Option Agreement should be worded in such a manner that both positive and negative contingencies are clearly articulated. Date, specific deadlines should be specified for stated actions; and consequences for failure to meet these deadlines shall be clearly stated. Further, the City Manager should seek a second opinion from an experienced real estate attorney who does not now represent the city or the developer or developer subsidiary, and this firm will not represent either in any capacity for the duration of the development of legal documents related to MOC or for five years, whichever is greater. Timeline: City Manager return with recommendations by September 12, reviews will take place over the next two weeks and be presented to the Council on September 26, 1985. PUBLIC HEARING SET - COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION Council unanimously set a public hearing to consider adopting a Comprehensive Plan Community Participation Structure for September 19, 1985 at 5:30 p.m. SIGN ORDINANCE TASK FORCE The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted a resolution approving the City Manager's appointments to the Sign Ordinance Task Force as follows: (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey and Rose out of the room.) Jane Hickie, Chair; George Boutwell, Charles Meek, Bert Cromack, Michael Curry (Alternate), Joe Steckler, Don Kanabal, Robbie Mayfield, George Lawrence (Alternate), Jim Little and Don Martin. NO ACTION TAKEN ON APPEAL No action was taken by Council on the appeal of Mr. Joseph J. Holt requesting exemption from administrative hold on water and sewer taps for the Govalle Plant (616 Oakland). ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD AMENDMENT The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending the ordinance declaring purpose, duties, and structure of the Environmental Board, by amending Chapter 4, Article II of the Code of City of Austin, 1981 (7-0 Vote) Council Memo 14 9/5/85 PUBLIC HEARING - RATE CHANGES REQUESTED BY SOUTHERN UNION GAS COMPANY Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 5:00p.m. on General Transportation Rate Changes requested by Southern Union Gas Company. Gary Hunt, Assistant City Manager, reviewed. Sharlene Collins and Robert Lyman, representing the Southern Union Gas Company, stated their case. Don Butler, attorney representing the City of Austin concerning rate cases, discussed the rate change request. Bill Oakey appeared to oppose a rate increase. Mayor Cooksey asked Mayor Pro Tem Trevino to take the chair so that he might make a motion. Motion The Council, on Mayor Cooksey's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance prescribing retail and transportation rates as recommended by the City, except approve 13.9% return, for Southern Union Gas Company. (7-0 Vote) APPEAL TO COUNCIL The Council heard the appeal of Mr. Michael Sidoric, requesting that Council direct Transwestern Property to immediately pave and remove dangerous conditions they created under council sanction. Allen Brecher, Director of Urban Transportation, said this will be taken care of. SALVATION ARMY City Manager Carrasco reported to Council on the Salvation Army site. A copy of his report is on file in the City Clerk's office. Mayor Cooksey asked whether they are still a religious organization and if they are the implications of the City's involvement with their site. Paul Isham, City Attorney, said there is one case on file where the Salvation Army holds religious services. Council Memo PUBLIC HEARING - 15 NORTHWEST LAND USE GUIDANCE PLAN 9/5/85 Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 2:00 p.m. on an amendment to the Northwest Land Use Guidance Plan to allow office use for Vaught Road Professional Building. Norman Standerfer, Office of Growth Management, reviewed the request. John Noell told Council he and his partner purchased the 4 acres of property two years ago for their consulting firm, then the Northwest Land Use program was presented to Council. He said they presently risk losing their financing if they cannot use the land as they intended. Blake Mitchell said it would set a precedent for commercial building close to a creek. Discussion followed. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, approved an amendment to the Northwest Land Use Guidance Plan to allow office use for Vaught Road Professional Building. (7-0 Vote) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Don Dameron, chair, Community Development Commission, presented a report to Council and requested they set a public hearing. The Council, by unanimous consent, set a public hearing for September 12, 1985 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber on the proposed budget and recommendations regarding the neighborhood centers. RECESS - Council recessed its meeting from 7:40 p.m. to 8:20 p.m. ZONING HEARINGS Mayor Cooksey announced Council would hear the following zoning hearings scheduled for 3:45 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Council heard, closed the public hearings and directed the City Manager to return with the necessary ordinances where cases were approved. If cases were postponed or otherwise dispensed with, it is noted following description of zoning case.
Council Memo (1)-85 HRH AUSTIN 036 NO. 1 VENTURE By Myrick-Newman Dahlberg Partners (2) -84 Ο. E. AINSWORTH, 468 TRUSTEE By Jack Morton 16 7500 FM 969 6400 Sandshof Dr. 7200 Loyola Lane POSTPONED 12009-12043 North Lamar 12021 Old George- town GRANTED "SF-2" and "RR" IN 100 YEAR FLOOD... PLAIN - "LO" OFFICE TRACT TO BE REFERRED BACK TO PLANNING COMMISSION FOR ACTION CONSISTENT WITH REQUIREMENTS OF CITY ORDINANCES (On Mayor Cooksey's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, 5-2 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmember Urdy voted No.84 (3) -84 THOMAS CORP. 480 By Jim Nias 11930 Oak Brook Dr. GRANTED "SF-2" and "RR" IN 100 YEAR FLOODPLAIN : From "I-SF-3" Το Τr.1 "LR" Tr.2 "SF-3" Tr.3 'MH" 9/5/85 RECOMMENDED subject to dedication of up to 60' right-of-way from center- line of Loyola and up to 75' right-of-way from centerline of FM 969, subject to TΙΑ. TO 9/26/85 @ 5 P.Μ. From "I-SR" (I-RR) To "SF-6" (as amended) RECOMMENDED subject to a 100' development setback against the single-family to the south, dedication of 100-yr. floodplain as a green-belt, utiliza- tion of a joint use drive by the Ainsworth and Thomas tracts, con- patibility standards are to be triggered, and dedication of the necessary right-of-way. From "I-SR" (I-RR) To "SF-6" (as amended) RECOMMENDED subject to a 100 foot development setback against the single-family to the south, dedication of 100-yr. floodplain as a greenbelt, utilization of a joint use drive by the Ainsworth and Thomas tracts, compatibility standards are to be triggered and dedication of the necessary right- of-way. (On Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, 5-1-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino voted No, Councilmember Rose out of the room.) Council Memo (4) -84 11900 JOINT 461 VENTURE By Donna Kristaponis 17 9/5/85 11840-11902 North Lamar From "I-SR" (I-RR) To "C" 1st (CS) NOT RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED "LO" POSTPONE INDEFINITELY Councilmember Shipman directed the City Manager to direct the staff to draft LO-W zoning. (On Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Rose out of the room) (5) r-85 CITY OF AUSTIN 200 By Emerson-Fehr Architects (6) -82 NASH GONZALES 053 (7)-85 CITY OF AUSTIN 212 By Office of Land Development (8) -85 BALCONES 195 CONSOLIDATED INC. By Bill Harrell 211 East William Cannon Drive 627 Radam Lane From "SF-3" Το "P" RECOMMENDED GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED Amendment of Conditions of Zoning RECOMMENDED GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED 2700 Westhill Drive From MF-3 1920 Gaston Place Το "SF-2" RECOMMENDED GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED From "GR" To 'MF-2" RECOMMENDED GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED (9)-85 STANLEY E. JEWELL 506-600 Rundberg In. From "GR" 206 TRUSTEE By Lawrence E. Joyce To "CS" RECOMMENDED POSTPONE ΤΟ 9/12/85 @ 4 Ρ.Μ. (10) r-85 LARRY M. CALAME, 5432 South IH-35 From "I-SF-3" 201 ET AL By Tom Earnest (11) r-85 TRAMMEL CROW CO. 056 By David C. Bodenman (12) r-85 TRAMMELL CROW/ 155 CROW-GOTTESMAN- SHAFER #1 By Camp, Dresser & McKee To "GO" RECOMMENDED GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED 1801 Slaughter Lane From "I-RR" 10000 U.S. 183 To "GR" RECOMMENDED GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED From "GR" To "CH" RECOMMENDED GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Rose out of the room.) Council Memo 18 9/5/85 (13) -77 CARPENTER & ASSOC. 12001 U.S. 183 098 By Richard Mathias (14) r-85 HUBRIS 203 INVESTMENTS 7803 Webberville (FM 969) By Reggie Nisbett From "I-SF-2" Το "LO" RECOMMENDED GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED From "I-SR-2" To "CS" RECOMMENDED GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Rose out of the room.) (15) -84 SPICEWOOD 032 BAPTIST CHURCH By Gary W. Smith 4320 Spicewood Springs Road From "I-A" 1st (I-SF-2) To "LR" (LR) RECOMMENDED GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED AND ANY PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT MUST BE ACCORDING TO BALCONES CIVIC ASSOCIATION GUIDELINES (On Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 6-1 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell voted No.) (16) -85 TOGIE & PAULINE 5908-6004 Manor Rd. 167 BAYLOR From "SF-3" To "LR" By Terry L. Baylor RECOMMENDED (as amended) GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Rose out of the room.) Council Memo 19 9/5/85 (17)-85 HOWARD L. 170 BURRIS, JR. By Kristaponis, Gregory & Assoc. Lakewood Drive & Jester Estates Blvd. From "I-SF-2" & "I-RR" To Τr. 1 "LR" Tr. 2 "SF-3" Tr. 3 "SF-6" RECOMMENDED "LR", subject to the following as a restrictive convenant: One story, pitched roof with concrete tile or heavy shake appearance. Residential character, facade materials in earth tones and heavy Landscaping. One berm sign maximum 4 1/2 feet high and individual shop signs with internal illumination with letters & maximum of 18 inches high. In addition, to this, we will commit to the following uses: Gift, glass, china, fabric, art object and antique shops. Florist, seamstress- dressmaker, tailor shops, and wearing apparel shops. Prescription pharmacy, clinic, barber, hair- dresser, cosmetologist, studios, medical or dental labs. Cleaning and pressing shop, drug store, gasoline sales, grocery store, jewelery and optical goods, photographic supplies, show repair, bank, bakery. Nursery-indoor and outdoor plants, landscape design. Other uses, supplying the everyday needs of the immediate neighborhood. GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Rose out of the room.) Council Memo (18) r-85 WILSON DEVEL. 043 CORPORATION By T. J. Morton (19) r-85 C.M. DUCKETT 204 By Miguel "Mike" Guerrero (20) -85 ODUS S. CRUMLEY 158 By Helga Williams 20 10200 block of RM 2244 1825 South IH-35 602 Deen Avenue From "I-RR" To "LR" 9/5/85 RECOMMENDED subject to up to 60' of right-of-way from centerline of RM 2244 GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED From "GR" To "CS & LO" RECOMMENDED (as amended) tied to footprint of building, grant "GR" for remainder, noting that applicant will resubmit an application for "LO" within one month of acquiring a building permit if staff determines that the proposed use can be accommodated under "GR" GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED From "MF-2" Το ""NO" RECOMMENDED (as amended) prohibiting access to Deen, but noting that a crash gate will be provided to Deen to allow emergency access. GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Rose out of the room.) (21) -85 BEN FRANKLIN 117 CORP. By Donald Bird 2301 Montopolis Drive From "I-SF-2" To "LI" RECOMMENDED subject to: construction of a six (6') foot privacy fence or a plant screening of no less than approximately six (6') feet in height from the existing office structure closest to Montopolis Drive along a line approximately parallel with Montopolis Drive to intersect the southernmost property line of this tract provided, however, that any gate necessary may be constructed of other than wood materials if it is decided to use a privacy fence. All machinery, materials, and vehicles Council Memo 21 9/5/85 presently located between the above referenced fence or screen and Montopolis Drive shall be removed to a location east of that fence or screen. Reasonable landscaping provided and any new improvements supporting the existing use shall be located to the east of the referenced screening. No tractor trucks or any other type of vehicle in excess of one ton and which is operating under the control of the owner of the property or their lessee shall enter or leave the subject property using that part of Montopolis Drive to the north of the subject property toward Riverside Drive. All such traffic shall approach and leave the subject property along Montopolis Drive from Ben White Boulevard. Should the owners of this property determine at any time in the future that it is to their benefit to construct on this tract any structures which are not support structures for the existing use (i.e. any structures changing the use of the property from the the existing use) that the owner shall provide to its Montopolis neighbors through their neighbor-hood association an opportunity to review and comment on the Site or Construction Plans for such development at least fifteen (15) days prior to filing for any construction or building permits for such construction. GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED WITH CONDITIONS READ INTO THE RECORD Mayor Pro Tem Trevino read into the record: "In meetings between Mr. Enrique Lopez representing the Montopolis Neighborhood Association and the undersigned representing the owners of the above referenced property, it has been agreed that certain additional conditions would be placed on the approval of the above referenced zoning case. The owner of the property, Ben Franklin Corporation, has authorized me to advise you that the addition of the following conditions to the approval of the above zoning case are acceptable to the owners as requested by the neighborhood association. "It has been agreed between the owner and the neighborhood association that the property zoned under the above referenced case shall be prohibited from the following uses: commercial agricultural sales and services, automotive repair services, automotive rentals, automotive sales, campgrounds, convenience storage, kennels and general warehousing and distribution. "It is requested that the City Council include the above listed restrictions of use in any motion approving the Limited Industrial Zoning change set forth in the above referenced zoning case. Below are signatures of the representative of the owner's agent (Donald E. Bird) and representative of the Montopolis Neighborhood Association (Enrique Lopez) confirming their joint agreement regarding the restrictions." (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Rose out of the room.) Council Memo 22 9/5/85 (22) -85 JOE SEIDERS 208 By Mac Spellman, Jr. 3418, 3404-3324 Rogge Lane From "I-SF-3" To "SF-2" RECOMMENDED subject to dedication of 35 feet of right-of-way from the center line of Rogge Lane. (Applicant requests indefinitely postponement). GRANTED INDEFINITE (23) -84 DR. THOMAS H. 271 BARNETT By B. L. Turlington (24) -84 DR. THOMAS H. 272 BARNETT By B. L. Turlington (25) -85 RONALD P. BROOKS 185 By Terrence Lang Irion (26) -85 WILLIAM & JEAN 183 HEATH, ET AL By Terrence Lang Irion (27) -84 WILLIAM W. OATES 164 By Terrence Lang Irion 3402 Glenview St. 3403 Jefferson 3404 Glenview St. 3405 Jefferson 12210-12212 Pecan Street 12207, 12201- 12129 Pecan St. 112204-12212 Jekel Circle 7119 McNeil 12209 Pecan St. POSTPONEMENT From "A" Ist (SF-3) Το "NO" RECOMMENDED subject to 30 feet of right-of-way from centerline of Jefferson and Glenview and attached conditions as agreed on by applicant and neighborhood associations. GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED From "A" 1st (SF-2) To "NO" RECOMMENDED (as amended) subject to 30 feet of right-of-way from centerline of Jefferson and Glenview and attached conditions as agreed to by applicant and neighborhood associations. GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED From "SF-3" To 'LI" RECOMMENDED subject to 45 feet of right-of-way from centerline of McNeil Road and up to 40 feet of right-of-way from centerline of Pecan Street. GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED From "SF-3" To ""LI" RECOMMENDED subject to 40 feet of right-of-way from centerline of Jekel Circle and Pecan Street. GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED From "A" Ist (SF-3) To "LI" RECOMMENDED subject to 40 feet of right-of-way from centerline of Jeckel Circle and up to 45 feet of right-of-way from center- line of McNeil Road. GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Rose out of the room.) Council Memo (28) -85 DAVID R. BOONE 23 9/5/85 184 By Terrence Lang Irion 12130-12220 Pecan Street From "SF-3" To 'LI" RECOMMENDED subject to 40 feet of right-of-way from centerline of Pecan Street. GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmembe Rose out of the room.) (29) -85 RIVERSIDE 020 BUSINESS PARK By Monica Schwanitz 5301 E. Riverside Drive From "SF-3" & "I-SF-2" Τo Τr. 1 "יס" Tr. 2 "IP" RECOMMENDED for tract 2 noting that height will be limited to 40. feet and subject to restrictive convenant submitted by applicant. GRANT AS RECOMMENDED BUT NOT TRACT 1, WHICH WAS WITHDRAWN (On Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, 7-0 Vote) (30) -84 UNIVERSITY 306 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH By Jerry Harris 2201-2209 San Antonio Street 410-412 W. 22nd Street; 2211-2217 San Antonio, 411- 413 23rd Street Fron Tr. 1 "B" 2nd H&A (MF-5) Tr. 2 "C" 2nd H&A (CS) To "C" 3rd H&A (CS) RECOMMENDED subject to existing church sanctuary and education building are not to be changed. In the event of destruction, the zoning will revert to 'MF-4"; Site plan and elevations presented in S.U.N.'s report-any substantial changes will be brought back to the S.U.N. for approval; Applicant will replace 60" of trees which will be removed during construction with new red oak trees on site in the right-of-way adjacent to the site, or, the applicant will donate such trees to be placed throughout the S.U.N. neighborhood; The building exterior will be of brick. Security lighting will be provided, especially in the alley, The building will be a mixed-use development with retail and offices on the ground floor, floors 2-5 as parking and floors 6-8 will be residential apartments--as agreed to by applicant and Save University Neighborhood. GRANT AS RECOMMENDED (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, 6-1 Vote, Councilmember Shipman voted No.) Council Memo 24 9/5/85 (31) -83 V.C. INVESTMENTS 6713 Manor Road 253 By Hermann Vigil From "I-A" 1st (I-SF-3) To "B" 1st (MF-3) RECOMMENDED (as amended) "GR", 1st H&A, noting that up to 50 feet of right-of-way from the centerline is needed for Springdale Road and up to 35 feet of right-of-way from the centerline is needed for Turner Drive. (Originally recommended as requested with conditions--applicant has down-zoned to allow use under Chapter 13-2A). POSTPONED TO 9/12/85 @ 4:00 Ρ.Μ. (32) -83 NASH PHILLIPS/ 074 COPUS (Part) By Bruce N. Sloan 5503-5317 McCarty Lane From "I-AA" 1st H&A To "SF-6" RECOMMENDED (as amended) Tract 7: "BB", 1st H&A (154 units) subject to up to 40' of right-of- way from centerline of Beckett Road. (Originally recommended as requested with conditions--applicant has amended to to a more restrictive zoning). POSTPONED TO 9/19/85 @ 4:00 Ρ.Μ. (33) -84 JOE SEIDERS 381 By Mac Spellmann, Jr. 5700-6112 Springdale Road From "I-A" 1st (I-SF-3) Το Τr. 1 '1 "סst (LO( Tr. 2 "BB" 1st (MF-2) NOT RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED "SF-3" (Applicant requests indefinite postponement). GRANTED INDEFINITE (34) -84 DAVID TAYLOR & 512 DUBB SMITH By Minter, Joseph & Thornhill 12210-12222 Tanglewild Drive POSTPONEMENT From I-RR TO "SF-6" NOT RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED "SF-1" (Applicant requests postponement until September September 12, 1985) POSTPONED TO 9/12/85 AT 4:00 Ρ.Μ. Council Memo (35) -85 ORIN & MARJORIE 192 CLUCK 25 6505 Manchaca Road From "I-SF-3" To "CS" 9/5/85 NOT RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED "LO" subject up to 45'of right-of-way from centerline of Manchaca. GRANTED "GR" Motion Councilmember Shipman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Carl-Mitchell to grant "LO". Mayor Cooksey asked Mayor Pro Tem Trevino to take the chair so that he might offer a substitute motion. Substitute Motion Mayor Cooksey offered a substitute motion to grant "GR", which was seconded by Councilmember Urdy, and passed by a vote of 4-2, with Councilmembers Shipman and Carl-Mitchell voting No, and Councilmember Humphrey out of the room. (36) -85 HOWARD PAYTON 163 By Gail Temple 10903-11109 Bluff Bend Road From "I-SF-2" To Tr. 1 'Lס" NUT RECOMMENDED Tr. 2 'MF-3" (as amended) RECOMMENDED Tr. 1 "LO" & Tr. 2 'MF-1". GRANTED "LO" ON TRACT 1 WEST OF BLUFF BEND AND "SF-6" ON TRACT 2, EAST OF BLUFF BEND Motion - DIED FOR LACK OF SECOND Councilmember Shipman made a motion to grant "LO" on Tract 1, and "SF-3" on Tract 2. There was no second to the motion. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, granted "LO" on Tract 1 and "SF-6" on Tract 2. (7-0 Vote) Council Memo 26 9/5/85 (37)-85 WILLIS SEIDERS, 175 ET AL By Mac Spellmann, Jr. 5708 Springdale Road Fran "I-SF-3" Το Τr. 1 'סא" Tr. 2 "LO" Tr. 3 "GR" NOT RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED "SF-3". (Applicant requests indefinite postponement). INDEFINITE POSTΡΟΝΕΜΕΝΤ UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED (38) -85 TOM GAY & 109 PETER HAMPTON 2810-2906 South RR 620 From "I-RR" To "GO" NOT RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED "L" subject to 60' of right-of-way from centerline of RR 620. GRANTED "LO" (On Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, 7-0 Vote) (39) -85 ROY RUIZ 174 By Michael Pagnotta 714-716 Ε. 45th St. & 4500-4504 Caswell From "SF-3" To "SF-5" (as amended) NOT RECOMMENDED GRANTED "SF-5" (On Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Rose's second 7-0 Vote) (40) -85 HERBERT H. 189 BRACKMAN (41) -85 KENNETH D. & 190 NOLA ARNOLD CECIL & BILLIE BRADFORD 307, 501, 503, 505 Provines Drive POSTPONE 500, 502, 504, 506 Provines Drive From "I-SF-2" To "CS" NO RECOMMENDATION ZONING REQUEST From "I-SF-2" To "CS" NO RECOMMENDATION POSTPONE. ZONING REQUEST Motion (The above two cases were taken together.) The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, instructed the City Manager to instruct staff to include Mockingbird Hill area in the North Lamar Study with long term recommendations; staff is to report to Council on September 12, 1985, with a time frame. (7-0 Vote) : Council Memo 27 9/5/85 (42) -85 DAVID HONEYCUTT 048 TRUSTEE By John Bolt Harris 3109 Burleson Road From "I-SF-3" To "SF-6" NO RECOMMENDATION POSTPONE ΤΟ 9/26/85 @ 4 Ρ.Μ. Amendment to Conditions of Zoning/Restrictive Covenant a. Recommended by the Planning Commission as Requested: (1) -81 RUDOLPH AMMER 3511 Manor Road 187 By Jim Frazier Amendment to Ordinance and Site Plan Approval. RECOMMENDED APPROVED (On Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, 5-1-0 Vote, Councilmember Shipman voted No, Councilmember Urdy was out of the room.) WATERSHED INTERIM DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS Mayor Cooksey and Councilmember Humphrey introduced an item to Council to consider an ordinance establishing interim development controls concerning Onion, Bear and Little Bear Watersheds. Several people spoke against such an ordinance, contending protective measures are already in place to preserve the aquifer. Councilmember Rose said he would like a work session on this subject. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance establishing interim development controls in the Onion, Bear and Little Bear Watersheds. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino out of the room.) REVENUE REFUNDING UNDERWRITING GROUP Councilmember Rose and Mayor Pro Tem Trevino introduced an item to Council to amend the Underwriting Group of revenue refunding bond sale to include Shearson-Lehman American Express as a co-manager. : Council Memo 28 Motion 9/5/85 The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, approved amending the Underwriting Group of revenue refunding bond sale to include Shearson-Lehman American Express as a co-manager. (7-0 Vote) CITY MANAGER REPORTS POSTPONED Due to the lateness of the hour, the following reports were postponed by the City Manager: ADJOURNMENT Arts Funding Moore's Crossing Tuesday September 10, 1985 Monday September 9, 1985 North Travis County MUDs 1-3 Monday September 9, 1985 Erosion and Sedimentation Control September 19, 1985 Council adjourned its meeting at 1:00 Α.Μ.