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Austin's Hot Real Estate: Project Denials & New Rules

Thursday, December 5, 1985 regular
  • Growth and Environmental Protections:

    The Council extended interim development controls for the Onion, Bear, and Little Bear Watersheds and initiated an ordinance to define and regulate development within "Hill Country Roadway Corridors," signaling a focus on managing growth in sensitive areas.
  • Key Development Projects Rejected:

    Two significant development proposals were denied following public hearings: a large apartment complex (Congress 25 LTD) due to concerns about flooding and traffic, and a 40,000 sq ft office project (Lost Canyon) near Barton Springs Road, also for density and traffic impacts.
  • Economic Development & Education Support:

    New development areas were approved for Industrial Revenue Bond purposes, and the city authorized revenue bonds to support educational facilities at Concordia Lutheran College and St. Edward's University.
  • Future Policy Debates Scheduled:

    Public hearings were set for upcoming ordinances, including a proposed ethics code for the city and new restrictions on smoking in public places, indicating major policy discussions ahead.

Full Transcript

Y 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 FOUNDID 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES For DECEMBER 5, 1985 1:00 Ρ.Μ. Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Memorandum To: Mayor Cooksey called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Urdy. They both entered the Council Chamber later in the day. Councilmember Carl-Mitchell left the Council Chamber at 4:30 p.m. and was gone for the remainder of the Council Meeting. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember. Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, approved the minutes for regular meeting of November 21, 1985 and special meeting of November 19, 1985. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy and Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent.) CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Sheldon E. Richie dicussed exemption from the Loop 360 moratorium for real property located at Loop 360 and Bee Caves Road. Mr. Craig Alter discussed exemptions to the extension of Ordinance No. 850905-J. Mr. Jim Camp discussed a 60 day extension of the growth moratorium governing the Bear, Little Bear and. Onion Creek Watersheds. Mr. Scott Johnson discussed incorporating the Village of Bee Caves by CLACO, Inc. Mr. Charles A. Ross discussed the comprehensive nonpartisan review on the arts in Austin. Mr. Ray Reece discussed dedication as parkland of the 54 acres of City land at Palmer Auditorium. Council Memo 2 12/5/85 Ms. Judy Figer discussed the site development permit to Centex Concrete Company in the Barton Creek Watershed. Ms. Suzanne Balettie discussed limited purpose annexation for zoning control. Councilmember Shipman said the process should be initiated. Mr. Alston Boyd discussed annexation in the Southwest area and was told procedure will begin. Mr. Tom Linehan extended an invitation to Councilmembers to attend a town hall meeting on December 11, 1985 at City Council Chambers regarding upcoming bond election. RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 2:05 p.m. for an Austin Housing Finance Corporation meeting and resumed its recessed meeting at 2:07 p.m. CONSENT ORDINANCES The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances in one consent motion: Release of Easement Approved release of the following easement: The public utility and drainage easement retained at the vacation of the West 7th Street Alley adjoining Lot 2, Block 80, Original City. Ordinance No. 690807K of record in Volume 9285, Page 697 of the Travis County Real Property Records. (Request submitted by Kelly N. Wrenn on behalf of the Texas Classroom Teachers Association). Item Postponed Postponed until December 12, 1985 consideration of amending the Northwest Area Land Use Guidance Plan by establishing a corridor for higher uses and providing a method for determining equivalent uses. Interim Development Controls Amended Ordinance No. 850905-J by extending the expiration date of the interim development controls for the Onion, Bear and Little Bear Watershed Areas to January 9, 1986. Council Memo Item Postponed 3 12/5/85 Postponed until December 19, 1985 consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 9-13, Code of the City of Austin, 1981, to provide for city review of Municipal Utility District Bond Issuances. Federal Gross Poverty Income Guidelines Amended Ordinance No. 850912-G authorizing continuous update of the federal gross poverty income guidelines for the purpose of assessing and collecting fees for certain Health Department programs. Annexed Areas for Municipal Elections Approved incorporating recently annexed areas into municipal election precincts. Zoning Ordinances Postponed the second and third readings of ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 and 13-2(A) of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinances) to cover the following changes until December 12, 1985: Morris-Crow Joint Venture David C. Bodenman C14r-85-144 10127-10225 Research Boulevard From "GR" to "CH" Passed through second and third readings of ordinances amending Chapter 13-2 and 13-2(A) of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinances) to cover the following changes: 1 VERNON CAPITAL CORP. By Jack Morton C14r-85-041 8931-8969 Research Boulevard From "LI" to to "LI-PDA" & "CS-1" First reading only on November 7, 1985, (6-0). Councilmember Mark Rose absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Development restricted to that shown on site plan attached as Exhibit "A" to ordinance. ROBERT O. HUNDERUP By Joy Ann Hunderup C14-85-248 9400 Brown Lane From Interim "SF-2" to "LI" First reading only on November 7, 1985, (6-0). Councilmember Mark Rose absent. Conditions have been satisfied as follows: Applicant has dedicated required street right-of-way on subdivision plat. Council Memo REALTEX FUNDING CORP. By Jean Bringol C14-84-269 4 Convict Hill Road & proposed extension of William Cannon 12/5/85 From Interim "SF-2" to "LO", "LR", "SF-2" "SF-6" & "RR" First reading only on November 7, 1985, Councilmember Rose absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. Zoning Ordinances Amended Chapter 13-2 and 13-2(A) of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: VLJAY PAREKΗ, 712 Harmon Avenue TRUSTEE By Howard Brunson C14-84-031 From "MF-2" & "SF-3" to "CS" Heard and granted on May 3, 1984, (6-0). Councilmember Sally Shipman absent. Conditions have been met as follows: (1) Right-of-way Harmon Avenue has been conveyed by Street Deed; (2) Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. TOM GAY & PETER HAMPTON 2810-2906 S. RR 620 C14r-85-109 From Interim "RR" to "LO" Heard and granted on September 5, 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) Right-of-way dedication is not required. GREAT HILLS, LTD. By Neal Graham C14-85-077 From Interim "RK" to "SF-1" & "SF-6" 5915 Lost Horizon (emergency passage of ordinance) Heard and granted (Tract B) May 16, 1984, (7-0) and (Tract A) August 22, 1985, (7-0). Conditions have been meet as follows: Restrictive Covenants incorporating conditions imposed by Council have been exccuted. Council Memo Zoning Ordinances Postponed 1985: 5 12/5/85 Postponed the following zoning ordinances until December 12, 9447-9719 Research Boulevard 1 From Interim "SF-2" to "CH" & "CS" Z-K REAL ESTATE By David Armbrust/ David C. Bodenman C14r-85-145 Heard and granted on November 14, 1985, (5-1-0). Councilmember George Humphrey voted "no". Councilmember Sally Shipman absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Development restricted to that shown on site plan attached as Exhibit "A" to ordinance. STONEBRIDGE MALL, LTD. 9721-10125 Kesearch Boulevard By David Bodenman C14r-85-146 From Interim "SF-2" and "GR" to "CH" Heard and granted on November 14, 1985, (5-1-0). Councilmember George Humphrey voted "no". Councilmember Sally Shipman absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Development restricted to that shown on site plan attached as Exhibit "A" to ordinance. Z-K-F/CROWN JOINT Intersection of U.S. From Interim "SF-2" VENTURE 183 & Proposed extension to "CH" By David Bodenman of MoPac Boulevard C14r-85-147 Heard and granted on November 14, 1985, (5-1-0). Councilmember George Humphrey voted "no". Councilmember Sally Shipman absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Development restricted to that shown on site plan attached as Exhibit, "A" to ordinance. HILL COUNTRY ROADWAY CORRIDOR The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, passed through FIRST READING ONLY an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2(A) (Zoning Ordinance) of the City Code of 1981, providing for a definition of "Hill Country Roadway Corridor" adding new sections 5130-5149 and other amendments, and providing requirements and criteria for development within the Hill Country Roadway Corridor. (4-1-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy voted No, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent, Councilmember Rose abstained due to conflict of interest.) Council Memo LAKELINE PROJECT 6 12/5/85 The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, approved review of large projects by the Environmental Board, Lakeline Project Only. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent.) PUBLIC MARKET AREA The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance establishing an enlargement of a public market area, restricting vehicle access in said market, providing for vending by minors and handicapped persons, and providing for renewal of licenses and joint business venture licenses. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent.) RENAISSANCE MARKET AREA The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance providing for the issuance of a license fee for vending in the Renaissance Market Area. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent.) APPEAL WITHDRAWN Ms. Jennie Carter withdrew her request that Council set a public hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision regarding special permit for the Calibre Company to build apartments. C14P-85-039. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, adopted the following resolutions in one consent motion: (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent.) Austin Aqua Festival Lease of Land Approved leasing 135 acres of land out of Lake Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park to the Austin Aqua Festival together with a 60 foot access easement. Low Level Wind Shear Alert System' Item Postponed Postponed until December 12, 1985, consideration of approving lease of City-owned real estate to the United States of America for the establishment of the Low Level Wind Shear Alert System. i Council Memo Release of Easement 7 12/5/85 Authorized release of the following easement: The 7.5 Public Utility Easement along the rear of Lot 16, Block B, Balcones Oaks Section III-A, 11601 Chelsea Moor Cove. (Request submitted by Mr. Charles R. Smith). Change Orders a. b. Approved the following change orders: In the amount of $50,000.00 to ROGERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. for Brackenridge Hospital Heliport and Emergency Dock to provide enclosed area to house an Emergency Medical Services unit. (3.96% increase of the original contract) C.I.P. No. 84/84-01. In the amount of $62,561.00 to BRB CONTRACTORS, INC. for Green Water Treatment Plan 1983 Modifications and Improvements for the Water and Wastewater Department. (0.66% increase of the original contract) C.I.P. No. 73/22-92. Contracts Approved Approved the following contracts: ELECTRIC UTILITY CONSTRUCTION CO. 2401 South Sheridan, Unit 202 Tulsa, Oklahoma - HAEGELIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. 2600 Palmer Austin, Texas - JENKINS-OWENS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - 1201 West Loop El Campo, Texas CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Construction of Sitework, Foundations, Manholes, Prefab Metal Buildin Building, Fencing & Underground Electric Ductline for Jollyville Substation, Electric Department Total $237,943.00 C.I.P. No. 85/16-04 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Installation of Underground Utility Electric Ductline for the Estates of Barton Creek Electric Department Total $515,863.90 C.I.P. No. 85/15-01 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Installation of Underground Electric Distribution Facilities for Village at Western Oaks Section 13, Electric Utility Dept. Total $37,162.30 C.I.P. No. 85/15-01 Council Memo PAT CANION EXCAVATING COMPANY P. O. Box 908 Manchaca, Texas 8 - 12/5/85 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Construction of South Mopac R.R. - Cherry Meadows Drainage Improve- ments, Phase IIA, Public Works Department Total $197,505.80 C.I.P. No. 86/60-01 OFFICE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. 2391 North East Loop 410 Suite 401 San Antonic, Texas - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Camera, Duplicator & Densitometer, Water and Wastewater Department Total $45,720.65 C.I.P. No. 82/23-07 THOMAS HINDERER COMPANY P. O. BOX 3264 Austin, Texas - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Renovation of Brentwood, Patterson; Reed and Rosewood Pools, Parks and Recreation Department Total $388,955.00 C.I.P. No's. 83/86-70, 82/86-73, 82/86-41, 79/86-03 WRIGHT-HANKEY COMPANY, INC. P. O. Box 848 Del Valle, Texas - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Renovation of Kealing, Metz, and Zaragosa Pools, Parks and Recreation Department Total $462,000.00 C.I.P. No's. 83/86-73, 78/86-21, 83/86-76 TEXAS INDUSTRIES, INC. 825 Ed Bluestein Blvd. Austin, Texas - Pea Gravel to be used in temporary repairs of Paving Cuts, Water & Wastewater Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Item 1 $35,460.00 86-0008-JB CONSTRUCTORS & ASSOCIATES 702 Colorado, Suite 610 Modifications of First Floor City Hall Councilmembers Offices, Public Austin, Texas Works Department, Total $53,092.00 86-C023-JJ TEKTRONIX, INC. 10887 South Wilcrest Drive Houston, Texas - Alpha/Graphic Terminals, Planning & Growth Management Department, : Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $100,000.00 85-5926-F AMERICAN EDWARDS P. O. Box 11150 Santa Ana, California ABBOTT LARS Abbott Park D-361 North Chicago, Illinois - Catheter Swan Ganz & Injectate System, Brackenridge Hospital Total $36,840.00 BS6-019 Solutions & Administration Sets, Brackenridge Hospital Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $643,783.39 BS6-003 Council Memo CLEGG/AUSTIN 316 Congress Avenue Austin, Texas AMERICAN HOSPITAL SUPPLY Rt. 1 Box 204 Mt. Calm, Texas WM. T. STOVER P. O. Box 19259 Austin, Texas 9 - - 12/5/85 Office Furniture. Brackenridge Hospital Total $46,087.90 BS6-050 Adult Electrodes, Brackenridge Hospital, Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $27,518.40 BS6-021 Surgical Wraps, Brackenridge Hospital, Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement, Total $96,236.88 BS6-020 ENVIREX COMPANY 1901 South Prairie Avenue Waukesha, Wisconsin IBM 505 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas Transmission Agreement Postponed - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Three (3) 120-foot Diameter Hydraulic Differential Clarifiers, Water and Wastewater Department Total $480,700.00 C.I.P. No. 82/23-81 - Two (2) disk drives, Brackenridge Hospital Thirty-six (36) month lease purchase Tota $208,080.00 BP4-1279 Postponed until December 12, 1985 consideration of approval of a 1985 Transmission Agreement between the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Austin. Short Term Coal Contracts Authorized the Electric Utility Department to enter into shortterm coal contracts with ARCO Coal Sales Company and Exxon Coal USA, Inc. Pipe Line License Agreement Postponed Postponed entering into a Pipe Line License Agreement with the Southern Pacific Transportation Company for placement of an eight inch wastewater line and a twenty-four inch water line across Southern Pacific Transportation Company's right-of-way to serve Walnut Creek Center until item considered on December 12, 1985. Homecare Services Entered into an interlocal cooperation agreement with Travis County for homecare services. Council Memo 10 12/5/85 Interlocal Roadway Improvements Approved an interlocal roadway improvements agreement with Travis County. Item Postponed Postponed until December 12, 1985 consideration of appointments to the seventy-eight member Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee and chairman of same. Public Hearing Set Set public hearings on the following: a. Amendments to the Austin Metropolitan Area Roadway Plan: December 19, 1985 at 6 p.m. b. Dedication of a permanent 20' public utility easement through a portion of Bull Creek Park (R-144): January 9, 1985 at 2:30 p.m. c. Proposed Ethics Ordinance: December 19, 1985 at 5:00p.m. d. Proposed ordinance to restrict smoking in public places: December 19, 1985 at 5:30p.m. Radio Division, VES Department Approved lease with John S. Strance for the radio division of Vehicle and Equipment Services Department. Brushy Creek Regional Disposal Contract Ratified the City Council's approval of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater Disposal Contract and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City of Austin. CONTRACT APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, approved the following contract: OLMOS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - P. O. Box 13172 Austin, Texas Emergency Wastewater Action Strategy Plan - Walnut Creek WWTP - Lagoon Reclam Reclamation, Water and Wastewater Utility Department Total $125,640.00 C.I.P. No. 82/23-81 (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent.) Council Memo 11 EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS 12/5/85 The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, adopted a resolution authorizing Texas Higher Education Authority, Inc. to issue educational facilities revenue bonds for Concordia Lutheran College and St. Edward's University. (4-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent, Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell and Urdy out of the room.) RECESS: Sound&Scintil5cond resumed its meeting Mayor Tem Trevino entered the council Chamber & Councilmember Carl-Mitchell PUBLIC HEARING ON APPEAL Teft for the day. Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 3:15 p.m. on an appeal from Ms. Linda Salinas of the Planning Commission's decision regarding Congress 25 LTD. File No. C14p-85-033. Marie Gaines, OLDS, reviewed the case. Alice Harbin, speaking for Ms. Salinas, said they are opposed to a large apartment complex because of danger of flooding due to impervious cover, traffic and the fact that the apartments would adjoin their backyards. A man and two women who did not identify themselves, spoke against the project. Noble Chastain and Mary Lokomora also spoke against the project. John Harrison, representing Noridge Properties the applicant, discussed the 276 units they want to build on the 18 acre site. Alice Harbin said when the project is all finished and the other apartments are done, there will be 400 apartments in that area. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, DENIED the Special Permit under Criteria 1, (safety of motoring public) and Criteria 9, (health, safety and welfare of public). (5-1 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino voted No, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) PUBLIC HEARING - DEVELOPMENT AREAS FOR INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND PURPOSES Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 3:30 p.m. to consider establishing one or more development areas for Industrial Revenue Bond purposes to include the following area: a. Census Tracts 13.05 and 13.06 b. Census Tract 4.01 c. A certain portion of Census Tract 19.03 Council Memo 12 12/5/85 Paula Phillips reviewed. No one appeared before Council to be heard with the exception of Sixth Street Mercado Joint Venture. Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, closed the public hearing and approved establishing the development areas. (4-0 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey and Rose out of the room, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) PUBLIC HEARINGS- COMMERCIAL PROJECTS Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearings set for 3:45 p.m. to consider approval of the following commercial projects: a. Commercial project (Bank of Austin) at 3221 Red River for financing by the Texas Small Business Industrial Development Corporation. Paula Phillips explained. Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, approved the Commercial Project (Bank of Austin) at 3221 Red River for financing by the Texas Small Business Industrial Development Corporation. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Shipman out of the room, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) ------- Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, approved Commercial Project (R&R Properties) at 3036 South First Street for financing by the Texas Small Business Industrial Development Corporation. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Shipman out of the room and Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) - ....- ---- Ms. Nadine Eckhardt appeared before Council to speak against She is owner of a restaurant Frank Rodriguez, representing the Sixth Street Mercado Joint Venture. there and does not want to lose it. Mr. the Mercado Project, said the restaurant will not be touched. Council agreed to CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING on December 12, 1985 at 6:30 p.m. on Sixth Street Mercado Joint Venture: (1) Consider approval of Commercial Project for financing by the Austin Industrial Development Corporation. (2) Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act hearing. Council Memo 13 Motion 12/5/85 The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, approved the Insurance Companies Joint Venture Project: (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Shipman out of the room, Councilmember CarlMitchell absent.) (1) Approved Commercial Project for financing by the Austin Industrial Development Corporation. (2) Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act hearing. Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, approved Insurance Companies Joint Venture Project; (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Shipman out of the room, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) (1) Approved Commercial Project for financing by the Austin Industrial Development Corporation. (2) Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act hearing Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, approved South First Business Center Project: (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Shipman out of the room, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent (1) Approved Commercial Project at 2001-2003 South First (2) Street for financing by the Austin Industrial Development Corporation. Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act hearing. ZONING HEARINGS Mayor Cooksey announced Council would hear zoning cases scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Council heard, closed the public hearings and either approved the ordinance or approved on first reading only several of the cases. Others were postponed to future dates or withdrawn. Action concerning each case follows. (1) -85 CITY OF AUSTIN 13715 Rutledge Spur From "I-RR" ORDINANCE APPROVED 345 ELECTRIC UTILITY To "P" By Gilbert W. Smith RECOMMENDED 3201 E. 14th Street 1301-1305 Airport Blvd. (2) r-85 BIG BROTHERS/BIG 301 SISTERS OF AUSTIN By Rick Gerber From "SF-3". Το "ΝΟ" RECOMMENDED FIRST READING ONLY (On Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) Council Memo 14 12/5/85 (3) r-85 258 JAMES MORITZ/ 4015 Mesa ROBBIE MAYFIELD By Kristaponis, Gregory & Assoc. From "I-SF-2" & "I-RR" To "LO" RECOMMENDED FIRST READING ONLY (On Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 4-1 Vote, Councilmember Rose voted No, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent, Councilmember Shipman out of the room.) (4) h-85 MORGAN HOUSE 014 By Chabad House- Lubavitch (5) r-85 LARRY LANGLEY 2101 Nueces 6607 Jester Blvd. 097 By E. M. Sykes From "MF-4" To 'MF-4-H" RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE APPROVED From "I-RR" To "LR" RECOMMENDED FIRST READING ONLY (On Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) (6) r-85 KARL GAUTSCHI 279 By Stanley D. Biderman 1504-1518 R. M. 620 South From "I-RR" To "GR" RECOMMENDED. FIRST READING ONLY (On Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) (7)-85 GEORGE S. 289 NALLE, JR. 607 W. 10th Street From "MF-4" To "LO" (as amended) RECOMMENDED. ORDINANCE APPROVED (8)-85 GARY HALDEMAN 291 By Ken Harris (9)-85 CITY OF AUSTIN 1811-1905 Kinney Avenue 1180-1190 Hargrave 275 By Taniguchi & Street Associates From "SF-3" To Tr. 1 "CS" Tr. 2 "SF-2" RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE APPROVED From "CS" To "P" RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE APPROVED (On Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) Council Memo 15 12/5/85 (10) r-85 ALFRED LEHTONEN 044 By Miguel Guerrero 5610-5800 Capital of Texas North Highway From "I-SF-2" & "SF-2" To "GO" RECOMMENDED POSTPONED TO 12/19/85 AT 4:00 Ρ.Μ. أ (11) -85 BOB HIGGINBOTHAM 216 By Hermann Vigil 16306-16314 North IH-35 From "I-RR" To "CS" RECOMMENDED FIRST READING, SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIVE COVENANT Larry Smith, Wells Branch Neighborhood Association, had appeared before Council and read an agreement which had been worked out between the applicant and the neighborhood as a condition of zoning. It was suggested by the Mayor that the wording could be more binding. After discussion with Walt McCool, Assistant City Attorney, the wording was agreed upon as follows for the restrictive covenant: "The restrictive covenant would prohibit the use of property for bars or nightclubs, massage parlors or other sexually oriented commercial establishments, and also the owner agrees not to object to a City initiated re-zoning of the property which is filed upon cessation of the use or in 1990." (On Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 5-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey out of the room, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) (12) 8-85 LAS CIMAS PUD 004 By Austin Southwest Corp. (13) r-85 BCH DEVELOPMENT 295 CORP. By Kristaponis, Gregory & Assoc. 624 Capital of Texas Highway South From "I-SF-2" To "PUD-Office/Retail" RECOMMENDED POSTPONED TO 12/19/85 @ 4 Ρ.Μ. 6736-6738 Bee Caves Road From "I-SF-2" To "LO" RECOMMENDED subject to dedication of up to 45' of right-of-way from centerline of R.M. 2244 and waiver from compati- bility requirements. FIRST READING ONLY (On Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) Council Memo (14) -85 HUDSON-WILDCAB 300 VENTURE By Kristaponis, Gregory & Assoc. (15) -85 LAMAR VILLAGE 302 JOINT VENTURE By Henry H. Gilmore 16 5612-5900 Hudson 5800-6004 Wildcab 3830 North Lamar From "I-SF-3" To ""LI" 12/5/85 RECOMMENDED subject to dedication of up to 40' of right-of-way from centerline of Hudson. FIRST READING ONLY From "CS" Το "CS-1" RECOMMENDED subject to dedication of up to 35' of right-of-way from centerline of West 39th; dedication is to be accomplished when zoning case C14-83-153 is finalized; and rollback to CS if Fermentations, Inc. ceases operation at this location. EMERGENCY PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE APPROVED (On Councilmember Urdy's Motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's Second, 6-0 Vote 309 (16) r-85 EDWAYNE G. PRIESMEYER By Armbrust & Brown 15715-15813 North IH-35, 1714-1808 Three Points Road, 15800-15820 F.M. 1825 Fran "I-SF-2" To "CS" RECOMMENDED subject to dedication of up to 60' of right-of-way from centerline of FM 1825 and up to 40' of right-of-way from centerline of Three Points Road.. FIRST READING ONLY WITH CONDITIONS Jack Morton, representing the applicant stated, "We are in agreement with the staff and Planning Commission recommendation.....In working with Legal staff in preparing the restrictive covenant which deals with accees to the frontage road we would request that we be allowed to include language that says, 'no access to the frontage road unless it goes back what is in essence the PRA process and that site plan would be prepared and submitted and reviewed by staff subject to Planning Commission recommendations and approval by the Council at that time. Merely a clarification from the title standpoint so that an amendment of a restrictive covenant would not be required and a site plan would satisfy that requirement.' That's the only point that we'd asked for with regard to the recommendation made by the Planning Commission or the staff." (On Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) Council Memo 17 12/5/85 (17)-85 ED L. FOMBY & 251 JAMES L. FOMBY 1907 Rio Grande From 'MF-4" To "LO" RECOMMENDED subject to dedication of up to 32' of right-of-way from center- line of Rio Grande. FIRST READING ONLY (On Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) (18) r-85 THREE POINTS 270 JOINT VENTURE By Armbrust & Brown 15251-15321 IH-35 15151-15221 F.M. 1825 From "I-SF-2" To "CS" RECOMMENDED subject to dedication of up to 60' of right-of-way from centerline of FM 1825 and up to 40' of right- of-way from centerline of Grand Street. FIRST READING ONLY WITH CONDITIONS NO ACCESS TO IH 35 FRONTAGE ROAD AND IF ACCESS IS NEEDED IN THE FUTURE IT WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE PRINCIPAL ROADWAY AREA ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS; ZONING ORDINANCE REQUIRES SUBMITTAL OF A SITE PLAN FOR REVIEW BY STAFF, RECOMMENDED BY PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPROVAL BY CITY COUNCIL (On Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) (19) -85 OVIDA DALE 290 HARVELL & SHARON MARIE CLARK By Peter L. Pfeiffer 3714 Manchaca Road From "SF-3" TO 'MF-4" RECOMMENDED subject to dedication of up to 45' of right-of-way from centerline of Manchaca. FIRST READING; APPROVAL TIED TO SITE PLAN SHOWN BEFORE CITY COUNCIL (On Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) Council Memo (20) -85 EDWARD ALLEN 293 By Helen Fisher 18 1516 Koenig Lane From "SF-3" To "LR" 12/5/85 RECOMMENDED subject to a joint use driveway with access onto Arroyo Seca. In addition, the applicant will submit a restrictive covenant restricting against food sales, restaurant convenience and service stations and is subject to dedica- tion of up to 40' of right-of-way from center- line of Koenig. POSTPONED TO 12/12/85 (On Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.). • (21) -85 MRS. DONALD 294 (OLETA) HEINE By Helen Fisher 1518 Koenig Lane From "SF-3" To 'LR" RECOMMENDED subject to joint use driveway with access onto Arroyo Seca. In addition, the applicant will submit a restrictive covenant restricting against food sales, restaurant convenience and service stations and is subject to dedication of up to 40' of right-of- way from centerline of Koenig. POSTPONED TO 12/12/85 (On Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent) (22) -85 DECKER RODEO 229 JOINT VENTURE By T. J. Morton From "I-SF-2" 7801-8509 Loyola 6500-6615 Decker Ln. To Tr. 1 "GR" Tr. 2 'MF-2" (as amended) RECOMMENDED subject to approval by the Director of Office of Land Development Services, for any modifica- tion to the 100-year flood- plain. FIRST READING ONLY (On Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) : : Council Memo 19 12/5/85 i (23) r-85 VOMS INVESTMENTS 312 By Kristaponis, Gregory & Assoc. 12099-12155 North IH-35 (On Councilmmber Rose's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, 4-1-0 Vote, Counciomember Shipman voted No, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell (24)-85 RUBEN RUIZ & 297 WILLIE RODRIQUEZ By Ruben M. Ruiz 3036 South 1st absent Street From "I-SF-2" Το "GO & RR" (for floodplain) RECOMMENDED subject to detention filtration and no structure development south of the power line.. FIRST READING ONLY From "MF-2" To "NO" (as amended) RECOMMENDED subject to dedication of up to 35' of right-of-way from centerline of Peacock Lane. (25) -85 W. D. WILSON, JR. 750-900 Block North From "I-SF-3" 299 Bluff Drive (On Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember CarlMitchell absent.) (26) -85 STEVE R. SCOTT 308 By Minter, Joseph & Thornhill (27) r-85 STEVE K. HAWLEY 311 By John Sheng 4508 Hwy 183 South To "GR" RECOMMENDED subject to dedication of up to 35' of right-of-way from center- line of North Bluff Drive. FIRST READING ONLY From "I-SF-2" To "CS" RECOMMENDED subject to dedication of up to 45' of right-of-way from centerline of Burleson. POSTPONE TΟ 12/19/85 11906 Research Blvd. From "I-SF-2" To "GR" RECOMMENDED subject to closure of driveway on Arabian Trail and installa- tion of 6' privacy fence. FIRST READING ONLY (28) r-85 WALTER VACKAR 178 CUNNINGHAM & m-85 ASSOC. NO. II 001 LAKELINE 14000 Hwy 183 North & R.M. 620 By David B. Armbrust From "I-RR" Το Trs. 1,2,4 "CS" Trs. 3,16,22 "" Trs. 5,6 "GO" Trs. 3. 7,8,9,10, 27,28 "GR" ,9,10,11,12,13 Trs. 14,15,23,24,25, 29 "CH" Trs. 17 (part), 19, 20 (part), 26 'MF-3" Trs. 21,30 "SF-6" (Trs. 18, part of 17 and most of 20 are in Cedar Park) RECOMMENDED subject to a phasing and construction agreement, subject to Council Memo 20 12/5/85 submittal of a site plan for each tract, staff is to monitor traffic require- ments, the applicant is to submit a restrictive covenant which outlines design standards, and subject to agreement between applicant and Shenendoah Neighborhood Group. POSTPONED TO 12/12/85 @ 4 Ρ.Μ. (On Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) (29) r-85 CONVICT HILL ROAD 7709-7221 U.S. 290 298 JOINT VENTURE By T. J. Morton West From "I-RR" Το 'MF-3" RECOMMENDED subject to maximum of 26 units per acre (net-357 units), zoning the floodplain RR or FP prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, and Environmental Board recommendation with regard to variances. FIRST READING ONLY (On Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 4-2-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey and Councilmember Humphrey voted No, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) (30) -85 M-D LANE VENTURE 282 By Mathias Company 8616-8812 Manchaca Road From "I-RR" To Τr. 1 "LR" (as amended) Tr. 2 "LO" (as amended) Tr. 3 "MF-2" (as amended) Tr. 4 "SF-3" NOT RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED LR for three (3) acres at intersection of Davis Lane and Manchaca, remainder of Tract 1 and Tract 2--LO, grant SF-6 for Tract 3 and SF-2 for Tract 4 subject to dedication of up to 45' of right-of-way from centerline of Davis Lane. FIRST READING ONLY (On Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) Council Memo 21 12/5/85 (31) r-85 EDWARD W. TURLEY 122 By Fred Arbuckle (part) 4401-4415 Small Drive, 5701-5709 Mt. Bonnell Road 4324-4410 Cross Valley Run From "I-SF-2" Το "SF-6" & "RR" (for floodplain) NO RECOMMENDATION POSTPONED TO 12/12/85 @ 4 Ρ.Μ. (32) -84 BILL GASTON 9185 Research Blvd. 509 ENTERPRISES, INC. From "D" 1st (LI) To "D" 3rd (LI) By Terrence Irion POSTPONED TO 1/9/86 @ 4 Ρ.Μ. (On Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) (33) -85 CTH & F BLDG. 7331 Manchaca Road 310 PARTNERSHIP From "I-SF-2" To "GR" DENIED (On Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, 5-0 Vote, Councilmember Rose out of the room, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) (34) -85 TREELINE 350 PROPERTIES 3708 South 2nd Street From "CS" To "P" By U. S. Immigration and Naturalization POSTPONED TO 12/19/85 @ 4 Ρ.Μ. Service (On Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) : i Council Memo 22 (1) r-84 WAUGH DEVELOPMENT 8128 North IH-35 070 COMPANY (2) -77 CARPENTER & 12/5/85 Site Plan Approval Ordinance Amendment By Greg Williamson RECOMMENDED APPROVED 12001 U.S. 183 Site Plan Approval Ordinance Amendment By Richard Mathias RECOMMENDED 098 ASSOCIATES APPROVED (On Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) (1) -69 SUMMIT PROPERTIES 4700 E. M.L.K. Blvd. Amendment To 202 By Tom Jones 4401-4501 Springdale Restrictive Covenant Road APPROVED (On Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) PUBLIC HEARING POSTPONED Postponed indefinitely was the 6:30 p.m. public hearing on amendments to the Northwest Area Land Use Guidance Plan: a. Change plan map from residential to non-residential for retail and office use for tract of land located at intersection of Spicewood Springs Road and future McNeil Road. (NW-85-4) b. Change plan map from residential to non-residential on 800-acre tract near intersection of FM 2222 and Jester Estates Road. (NW-85-7) PUBLIC HEARING - STREET VACATIONS Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearings set for 6:45 p.m. on vacation of a portion of Geraghty Avenue and a portion of San Antonio Street. No one appeared to be heard. Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance vacating a portion of Geraghty Avenue right-of-way adjoining Lot 1, Block 11 Green Acres. File No. CIOV-85-028 (Request submitted by Mr. & Mrs. William Paver). (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Rose out of the room, Councilmember CarlMitchell absent.) Council Memo 23 Motion 12/5/85 The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance vacating a portion of the San Antonio Street right-of-way, 1300 Block. File No. CIOV-85-109 (Request submitted by McGray & McGray Surveyors.) (5-0 Vote, Councilmembe Urdy out of the room, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) PUBLIC HEARING - STREET CLOSURE Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 6:45 p.m. to consider permanently closing Byrdhill Drive at Dittmar Road. No one appeared to be heard and the public hearing was closed. Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance closing Byrdhill Drive at Dittmar Road, File No. C10V-85-018. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy out of the room, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) • PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL REGARDING LOST CANYON Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 7:00 p.m. on an appeal from Mr. Vernon Baker of the decision of the Planning Commission regarding Lost Canyon, 1531 Barton Springs Road, SP-85-057. Marie Gaines, OLDS, described the proposed 40,000' office project with access to Kinney and Barton Springs Drive. Carl Moeller, representing the applicant, said access is a problem but they propose a controlled access system. People speaking in opposition were: Larry Akers, Clenna Balch, T. Paul Robbins, Conrad Fath, Shudde Fath, Jean Kelso, Susan T. Frost, Peter Nolen, Cicily Simms. They discussed the density and the traffic problems which would be created. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, closed the public hearing, upheld the decision of the Planning Commission and DENIED the project. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) ADJOURNMENT - Council adjourned its meeting at 12:40 a.m., December 6. 1985.