Austin: Streets, Budget, Housing Rules Set
Street Names and Public Voice:
Businesses and residents successfully lobbied against changing a portion of Cameron Road to Dessau Road, citing significant rebranding costs, while other local street name changes were approved.Budget Cuts and City Services:
The city adjusted its annual operating budget with reallocations and reductions, including eliminating one Fire Lieutenant position, amidst discussions on the need for increased volunteer support.Infrastructure and Green Space Development:
The city moved forward with acquiring land through eminent domain for the Stassney Lane road expansion and approved the purchase of over 6 acres of parkland along Bull Creek.Housing and Safety Policy:
New regulations for wrecker companies were approved, and the council initiated amendments to building codes for duplexes, including grandfathering existing structures and mandating retrofits for utility services.
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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 TY OF AUST FOUNDED 1834 Austin City Council MINUTES For FEBRUARY 26, 1987 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 presence of all Councilmembers. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, approved minutes for regular meeting of February 19, 1987 and special meetings of February 10 & 17, 1987. (4-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Humphrey and Urdy not in the room) CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Harry Nolen thanked Council for work done on the cemetery in Garrison Park. Mr. Veon McReynolds discussed Affordable Housing in Blackland Neighborhood. Mr. Nelson Page discussed the Grievance Committee with regards to deliberation in executive sessions. Ms. Mary Nealy talked about full annexation for Wells Branch Neighborhood. Ms. Dorothy Richter thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for feeder boxes on Barton Creek. Rev. David Dukes discussed the "I Care Program" of Christ in America Church. Ms. Alice Embree talked about relocation of Robert Mueller Airport. OLD BUSINESS Zoning Ordinances The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, passed through second and third readings of ordinances amending Chapter 13-2A of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: Council Memo (1) ROYCE FAULKNER By Minter, Joseph & Thornhill C14-85-395 2 2/26/87 1019 Industrial Oaks From Interim "PP" Boulevard to "IP" Second and third readings. First reading on January 8, 1987, (7-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. (2) CHARLES E. LAMBERT C14-85-149 (part) 1417 Kramer Lane From Interim "SF-3" to "SF-6" Second and third readings. First reading on November 21, 1985, (7-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. (3) BILL HOWELL C14-85-288.100 8301 Highway 71 West From Interim "RR" Second and third readings. First reading on to "LR" October 9, 1986, (5-0). Councilmembers Charles E. Urdy and Mark Rose out of room at roll call. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. (4) TARLETON LANE ASSOCIATES By Jack Morton C14-86-071 3211 Walsh Tarleton From "GO" to "GR" 6-1 Vote, Councilmember Shipman voted No Second and third readings. First reading on July 31, 1986, (6-1). Councilmember Sally Shipman voted "No". Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. Valid Petition Against. (5) BILLY D. YOUNG C14-85-288.4 Scenic Brook Drive From Interim "RR" to "NO" Second and third readings. First reading on April 16, 1986, (5-0). Mayor Pro Tem John Trevino, Jr. absent and Councilmember George Humphrey out of room at roll call. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. Council Memo (6) BILLY D. YOUNG C14-85-288.80 3 2/26/87 Corner of Scenic Brook Drive and Thunderbird Road From Interim "RR" to "NO" Second and third readings. First reading on April 16, 1986, (5-0). Mayor Pro Tem John Trevino, Jr. absent and Councilmember George Humphrey out of room at roll call. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. (7) LOLA WILLIAMS & HOWARD NALLEY 9310 and 9328 Jollyville Road From Interim "SF-3" to "LO" By Wade Masterson C14-85-376 Second and third readings. First reading on August 28, 1986, (6-0). Councilmember Mark Rose out of room at roll call. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditons imposed by Council has been executed. CONSENT ORDINANCES The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances in one consent motion: (7-0 Vote) Wrecker Companies and Wrecker Drivers Amended Chapter 8-7 Code of the City of Austin to replace Article V relating to regulation of wrecker companies and wrecker drivers. Zoning Ordinance Corrections Amended th following Zoning Ordinances to correct various errors relating to address and legal descriptions: a. Ordinance No. 861204-WW, Case No. Cl4r-86-230 (12636 Research Boulevard, Suite A-10) b. Ordinance No. 861211-C, Case No. C14r-85-047 (11514 Research Boulevard) Ordinance No. 850307-N, Case No. C14r-84-397 c. (8000 Block, Capital of Texas Highway) Council Memo Five Year Financial Forecast 4 2/26/87 Amended Ordinance No. 840216-E, an ordinance providing for a five-year financial forecast, by changing the deadline date for Council adoption of a resolution accepting the forecast, from February 28, 1987 to March 15, 1987. ITEM POSTPONED Council until March 5, 1987 consideration of amending Section 2-2-27(c) Code of the City of Austin, 1981, as amended, relating to the length of terms of the Ethics Review Commission. ITEM WITHDRAWN Withdrawn from the agenda was consideration of cancelling the regular meeting of Thursday, March 5, 1987 and continuing all items scheduled to March 12, 1987. ITEMS POSTPONED Postponed to March 12, 1987 is consideration of entering into a Lease Agreement with the Clarksville Community Development Corporation for the Clarksville Neighborhood Center at 1807 West 11th Street. Postponed indefinitely is consideration of approval of a nine month contract with AKG+M Communications, Inc. in the amount of $74,060.00 and Research and Planning Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $79,515.00 for Comprehensive Marketing Program for Conservation Programs, Resource Management Department C.I.P. No. 85/52-03. - total amount of $153,575.00. Postponed to March 19, 1987 is consideration of approving the following contract: Sun Medical 1179 Corporate Drive, Suite 100 Arlington, Texas Eight Pulse Oximeter Units and Probes, Brackenridge Hospital Total $28,760.00 BH7-081 1991/92. Postponed to March 12, 1987 is consideration of adopting the Five-Year Forecast for Fiscal Years 1987-88 Postponed indefinitely is consideration of approval of the selection of professional engineering services in connection with the Water and Wastewater Utility Innovative/Alternative Wastewater Treatment Methods. Council Memo CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 5 2/26/87 The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, adopted the following resolutions in one consent motion: (7-0 Vote) Aspen Properties Lease Amended the lease with Aspen Properties for additional space for the meter readers of the Utility Customer Services Department. Lease with Equitec Fund XIV Approved entering into a lease agreement with Equitec Fund XIV, Equitec Properties Company, for office space for the Austin Police Department. Capital Improvements Program Authorized eminent domain proceedings to acquire in fee simple the following tracts of land for the construction of right-of-way and related drainage improvements for Stassney Lane from Interstate Highway 35 to South Congress Avenue: C.I.P. No. 81/62-11 a. b. c. d. e. f. A 45,507 square foot tract of land, out of the William Cannon League Survey No. 19, Abstract No. 6, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, for Permanent Street Right-of-Way purposes. A 90 square foot tract of land and a 1,775 square foot tract of land, out of the William Cannon League Survey No. 19, Abstract No. 6, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, for Drainage Easements. A 6,175 square foot tract of land, a 411 square foot tract of land, and an 11,097 square foot tract of land, out of the William Cannon League Survey No. 19, Abstract No. 6, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, for three Lateral Support Easements. A 3,826 square foot tract of land and a 1,082 square foot tract of land, out of the William Cannon League Survey No. 19, Abstract No. 6, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, for two Temporary Working Space Easements. A 3,374 square foot. tract of land, out of the William Cannon Leaque Survey No. 19, Abstract No. 6, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, for Right-of-Way purposes. A 1,181 square foot tract of land, out of the William Cannon Leaque Survey No. 19, Abstract No. 6, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, for Permanent Street Right-of-Way purposes. Council Memo Capital Improvements Program 6 2/26/87 Approved acquisition of 1.5 acres of parkland along Bull Creek. C.I.P. No. 85/86-18 Approved acquisition of 5.25 acres of parkland along Bull Creek. C.I.P. No. 83/86-18, 75/86-13 & 85/86-18 Approved a proposed supplemental amendment to the existing professional services agreement between the City of Austin and Espey, Huston and Associates, Inc. for Circuit 968 Surveying, Engineering and Environmental Services, C.I.P. No. 85/13-05. ......... - --- Approved a contract with Westin Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $35,240.00 for consulting services to review the Electric Utility Department's statement of requirements for its Energy Management System (EMS) and to assist in evaluation of proposals to be received for the EMS. C.I.P. No. 85/11-01 Approved a twelve month contract with Synercom Technology, Inc. in the amount of $79,728.00 and Digital Equipment Corporation in the amount of $130,245.00 for Annual Hardware Maintenance on the Land Base Information System, Planning and Growth Management Department total amount of $209,973.00 Contracts Approved Approved the following contracts: - BURNUP & SIMS OF TEXAS, INC. 2716 East 5th Street - Austin, Texas CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Underground Electric Construction, Maintenance and Pole Setting, Electric Utility Department Total $3,514,740.79 C.I.P. Nos. 87/14-01 & 87/15-01 - Fire Hydrants, General Services Department AMERICAN UTILITY SUPPLY COMPANY 377 Main Street Georgetown, Texas CAPITAL AREA PERFUSIONIST, INC. P. O. Box 5291 Austin, Texas - Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Items 1-4 - $82,721.00 87-0085-DC Perfusion Services, Brackenridge Hospital Twelve (12) Month Contract Total $61,000.00 BC6-280 Council Memo Bid award: 7 (1) HYLAND THERAPEUTIES 444 West Glemoak Boulevard Glendale, California (2) E. R. SQUIBB & SONS P. O. Box 4000 Princeton, New Jersey (3) MERCK SHARP & DOHME 925 111th Street. Arlington, Texas (4) TRAVENOL LABS, INC. 1425 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, Illinois SEGUIN PRODUCE, INC. 4502 S. Congress, No. 128 Austin, Texas - - 2/26/87 Generic Pharmaceuticals, Brackenridge Hospital Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement. Total $289,864.70 RS7-036 $91,084.10 - $33,488.48 - $125,311.48 - - $39,980.64 Bulk Produce, Brackenridge Hospital Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $30,298.32 BC7-095 Radio Communication Maintenance Approved a one month contract with Austin Communications, Inc. for radio communication maintenance for the City of Austin in the amount of $23,207.19 Applications to Criminal Justice Division Approved resolutions supporting applications to the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office of the State of Texas for funds for the following: a. To enhance the Police Department's Community Crime Prevention Programs. b. To establish a Criminal Justice Internship Program in the Police Department. Repeat Offender Prosecution Unit Approved supporting a joint application by Austin Police Department and Travis County District Attorney's Office to the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office of the State of Texas for funds to establish a Repeat Offender Prosecution Unit. Council Memo 8 2/26/87 Approved entering into a proposed Interlocal Agreement with Travis County to allow establishment of a Repeat Offender Prosecution Unit, operated by the Austin Police Department and the Travis County District Attorney's Office. PARMER LANE Approved a resolution requesting the Highway Commission to expedite the construction of Parmer Lane from FM 1325 to Highway 620, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, 7-0 Vote. APPEAL TO COUNCIL WITHDRAWN The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, set a public hearing at the request of Mr. Bruce Todd on an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision regarding a site plan extension for 8501-8811 RM 2222, Case No. C14r-84-454 for March 19, 1987 at 4:30 p.m. (7-0 Vote) LATER IN THE DAY: Motion to Reconsider The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, reconsidered the motion setting the public hearing. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey out of the room) Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, approved the request of Bruce Todd to withdraw his appeal. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey out of the room) AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted a resolution approving a contract award for the purchase of aerial photography, survey and mapping services with United Aerial Mapping. (7-0 Vote) AMENDMENTS TO ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET Council had before them several amendments to the Annual Operating Budget for 1986-87: a. Reducing the appropriation to the Growth Services Fund (Total Operating Requirements) by $1,493,512.00 b. Increasing the appropriation to the Growth Services Fund (Transfer from the General Fund) by $5,122,619.00. Council Memo 9 2/26/87 c. Increasing the General Government C.I.P. (Interest Income) Transfer to the General Fund by $1,500,000.00. d.(1)Increasing the Transit Fund Transfer to the General Fund by $1,000,000.00 e. (2)Approving in General Fund a transfer from the Transit Fund in the amount of $1,000,000.00. Reducing General Fund appropriations (Total department) by $2,622,619.00 f. Reducing the number of authorized positions with the classification of Fire Lieutenant by one (1). Motion Councilmember Rose made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shipman to waive the requirement for three readings and finally pass ordinances amending the 1986-87 Annual Operating Budget as listed above. Councilmember Rose said there may have to be deeper cuts at the end of the second quarter. Councilmember Shipman stated for the record: "Just one word about the areas discussed. In recent years we have really improved, through the Fire Department, the subdivision review processing and the planning review processing and I think we are looking at more careful fire safety issues before the fact instead of after the fact and I think that is really commendable. I want to reiterate my concern about transferring this one position because we are at the same time trying to expedite the plan review process. I will be very carefully looking at whether or not that actually takes place and will be asking the Manager for follow-up on that as we move toward the remainder of this fiscal year and I would like to enter that into the record." Mayor Cooksey went over some points and made the following motion: Motion - DIED FOR LACK OF SECOND Mayor Cooksey made a motion to retain the librarian/volunteer coordinator. Motion died for lack of second. Mayor Cooksey pointed out that since there will be a cut back in employees, the use of volunteers will be badly needed. Roll Call on Motion 7-0 Vote Council Memo EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS - 10 2/26/87 ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION EASEMENTS The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, adopted a resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings to acquire electrical transmission and distribution easements as part of Circuit 3125, Lytton Springs to Trading Post. (6-1 Vote, Councilmember Shipman voted No.) a. Tract 20A being 0.36 acres of land out of a 10.00 acre tract described in the deed recorded in Volume 6668, Page 754 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. b. Tract 26F being 0.9 acres of land out of a 3.6 acre tract described in the deed recorded in Volume 7679, Page 267 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. c. Tract 26G being 0.46 acres of out of a 45.27 acre tract described in the deed recorded in Volume 3538, Page 470 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. d. Tract 26H being 0.28 acres of out of a 5 acre tract. described in the deed recorded in Volume 6957, Page 1706 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. e. Tract 26J being 1.54 acres of out of a 10 acre tract described in the deed recorded in Volume 6957, Page 1706 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. f. Tract 57 being 6.72 acres of land out of a 36.40 acre tract described in the deed recorded in Volume 9378, Page 726 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. g. Tract 61 being 4.39 acres of land out of a 73 acre tract described in the deed recorded in Volume 1021, Page 497 and Volume 9421 Page 12 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. h. Tract 63 being 8.45 acres of land out of a 29.62 acre tract. described in the deed recorded in Volume 8957, Page 657 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. i. Tract 206 being 2.14 acres of out of a 38.3613 acre tract described in the deed recorded in Volume 8562, Page 736 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. ALTERNATE ROUTE STUDY FOR CIRCUIT 912 The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, adopted a resolution approving a proposed Supplemental Amendment to the existing professional services agreement between the City of Austin and Dames and Moore, Inc., in connection with the Alternate Route Study for Circuit 912. CIP No. 82/13-03 (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Council Memo Rose out of the room.) 11 2/26/87 Councilmember Shipman stated: "I want the City Manager to enter into the record the public participation process and plans for it since this is going to be an inter-governmental transaction and we are going through the City of Westlake Hills..what steps are going to be taken to work with the elected officials in Westlake Hills." This City Manager Carrasco stated, "We have already been working extensively with representatives of the City of Westlake Hills. is an additional element of that effort to identify all the routes for this transmission facility that would be mitigating the impact on that community. There are public hearings that will be planned once we have alternatives to present and discuss publicly. Of course, we will continue to work with the Mayor, members of Council and other officials of the City of Westlake Hills before the final action will be contemplated." CONTRACT APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted a resolution approving the following contract: (5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Rose out of the room) SYNERCOM TECHNOLOGY, INC. 10405 Corporate Drive Sugar Land, Texas POWER PLANT CYCLIC OPERATION STUDY - Software Maintenance Contract for Synercom Software on Land Base Information System, Planning and Growth Management Department Total $87,407.73 85/5462-FW/KW Council had before them for consideration approval of a resolution for contract award for engineering consultant services for the power plant cyclic operation study with Ebasco Services, Inc., in the amount of $104,000.00. Motion Councilmember Humphrey made a motion, seconded by Mayor Cooksey to DENY. Substitute Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, approved a substitute motion to adopt a resolution approving the staff recommendation to approve the contract award to Ebasco Services, Inc. Motion passed by a vote of 6-1 with Councilmember Humphrey voting No. (Amount is $104,000.00) Council Memo CIRCUIT 3125 12 2/26/87 The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, adopted a resolution ratifying amendments to the right-of-way alignment of Circuit 3125 and negotiations with property owners as to such amended alignment. (6-1 Vote, Councilmember Shipman voted No.) IMPROVEMENTS TO REAGAN HIGH SCHOOL The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, adopted a resolution approving authorization of a waiver of required right-of-way dedication for the Austin Independent School District in connection with pending improvements to Reagan High School. (7-0 Vote) PUBLIC HEARINGS - CONSIDER STREET NAME CHANGES Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearings set for 3:30 p.m. on several street name changes. There was discussion on a portion of Cameron Road being changed to Dessau Road. Ramon Miguez, Transportation and Public Services Department, showed charts of all the proposed changes. Sue Metzler, representing Houston Instrument-Engineering said they have spent $1,000,000 on advertising products with the address of Cameron Road and requested the change be denied. Walter B. Neitsh, 8514 Cameron Road, said he had lived at that address for 30 years. A change in name would be too expensive for all of the businesses in the area. Jackie Luth, Clear Creek Estate, spoke about image. Bob Carruthers, representing Fisher Controls said they had spent $2,000,000 in advertising with their present address and do not want a change. William Sweetman, representing Eagle Signal Controls said the time and money wasted would be bad. Joe Hoakum and Buddy Barfield spoke against the address change. Councilmember Shipman stated that when a change in street name is being contemplated, the owners of property should be notified and a meeting set before the idea goes very far. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, closed the public hearing and DENIED a street name change for a portion of Cameron Road to Dessau Road. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Rose out of the room) Council Memo 13 Motion 1/26/87 The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed ordinances approving the following street name changes: (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey and Rose out of the room.) PORTION OF CAMERON ROAD TO FUTURE DRIVE. (Request submitted by Transportation and Public Services Department) NC-87-002 PORTION OF DESSAU ROAD TO PLEASEANT LANE. (Request submitted by Transportation & Public Health Services Department) NC-87-003 Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed ordinances approving the following street name changes: (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey and Rose out of the room) PORTION OF CONVICT HILL ROAD to WILLIAM CANNON DRIVE WEST (Request submitted by Transportation and Public Services Department) NC-87-004 PORTION OF MCCARTY LANE to WILLIAM CANNON DRIVE WEST (Request submitted by Transportation & Public Services Department) NC-87-005 --- ------------ Reverend David Fetter, Abiding Love Lutheran Church, said they oppose the proposed change of a portion of McCarty Lane to Brush Country Road, since their church is the only address on the portion of McCarty Lane in question. He was afraid there would be an identity problem. The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second had made a motion to approve the name change and it had passed by a vote of 5-0 with Councilmembers Humphrey and Rose out of the room. LATER IN THE DAY AFTER REV. FETTER SPOKE Motion Mayor Pro Tem Trevino made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Urdy to reconsider the vote on this change. Motion passed by a vote of 5-0 with Councilmembers Humphrey and Rose out of the room Council then unanimously agreed to postpone the consideration of this street name change until March 5, 1987. i 1 Council Memo 14 Motion 2/26/87 The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, closed the public hearings, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed ordinances approving the following street name changes: (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Rose and Humphrey out of the room) PORTION OF MCCARTY LANE to CONVICT HILL ROAD (Request submitted by Transportation & Public Services Department) NC-87-007 BIRD VIEW BOULEVARD to CONVICT HILL ROAD (Request submitted by Transportation & Public Services Department) NC-87-008 PORTION OF CONVICT HILL ROAD to ESCARPMENT BOULEVARD (Request submitted by Transportation & Public Services Department) NC-87-009 PUBLIC HEARINGS - REVISED ZONING REGULATIONS Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearings set for 3:30 p.m. to consider amending Chapter 13-2A (Revised Zoning Regulations). No one appeared to speak. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, closed the public hearings, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed ordinances amending Chapter 13-2A (Revised Zoning Regulations) by: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey out of the a. b. c. Amending Section 13-2A-2230 by deleting the requirement that no land may be zoned "SF-4A" Single Family Residence (Small Lot) until approved as a small lot subdivision and served by public water and centralized sewer systems. Amended Section 13-2A-2236 to modify the purpose statement for the "SF-5" Urban Family Residence District; amending Section 13-2A-2240(c) to provide additional site development regulations in the "SF-5" District. Amending Section 13-3-107 by deleting the requirement that small lots may not be created from previously platted one or two family residential lots. ZONING HEARINGS Mayor Cooksey announced Council would hear zoning hearings. Council heard, closed the public hearings, and passed through first or third readings or postponed the cases. Action follows each case. Council Memo 15 2/26/87 a. Items continued from previous meeting: 5710 E. Martin L. King Boulevard (1) r-86 FLOYD J. REISSIG 066 By Ann Engles From "SF-2" To "GR" NOT RECOMMENDED POSTPONED INDEFINITELY b. Recommended by the Planning Commission, As Requested: (2) -86 CITY OF AUSTIN 291 PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Long Hog Hollow & Floral Park Drive From "SF-2" Το "P" RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE (3) -86 CITY OF AUSTIN 315 PARKS & RECREATION (4) -86 WESTENFIELD 330 DEVELOPMENT COMPANY By City of Austin, Office of Land Development 6701 Lakewood Drive 2400-2406 & 2401- 2431 Exposition 3100-3118 & 3200- 3204 Windsor Road 2400-2430 Spring Lane 2601-2621 Bowman Ave. From "SF-2" Το "P" RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE From "CS" To "GR" RECOMMENDED FIRST READING (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, 7-0 Vote) (5) 8-84 BARTON CREEK 2658-2712 Capital of From "LO" 037 OFFICE PARK PUD Texas Hwy. South To "PUD" By Terry Reynolds RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, 7-0 Vote) (6) r-86 ESTATE OF CLOVIS 319 BALLARD 13263 & 13265 Research Boulevard From "SF-2" To "GR" By D. Edward Moore RECOMMENDED FIRST READING c. Recommended by the Planning Commission, As Requested, With Conditions: (7) r-85 GLENN SYNOTT 320 West William 336 By James M. Rose Cannon Drive From "LO" To "GR" FIRST READING RECOMMENDED subject to ordinance requirements and department. Recommendations subject to the following conditions: Restrictive covenant prohibiting drive-thru, fast food, and convenience store uses, and prohibiting obtrusive lighting (down-lighting only), noting 6 ft. fence along east property line is adequate. (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Rose abstained)
Council Memo (8) -86 AUSTIN COMMUNITY 325 COLLEGE By William Bingham 16 5712 F. Riverside Drive 2/26/87 From "I-SF-3" To "GO" & "RR" POSTPONED TO MARCH 5, 1987 RECOMMENDED subject to a restrictive covenant providing for a rollback to "SF-3" should the use as a college campus cease; providing for rezoning to "P" Public should the ordinance be amended to allow a college campus as a permitted use in the "P" district; and prohibiting compatibility standards from being imposed from the "RR" zoned floodplain. (9) -86 GERALD HARVEY 162 JONES 3001 South Bell (U.S. 183 North) From "DR" To "CH" By Black, Atkinson, Vernooy, Inc. POSTPONED INDEFINITELY RECOMMENDED subject to dedication of up to 75 feet of right-of-way from the centerline of U.S. Hwy. 183 and reservation of 70 feet to 125 feet of right-of-way, each based on the future alignment of U.S. 183, and limited to a maximum of 1,232 peak hour trips (PHT) based upon the "Four Corners" phasing agreement, and a maximum .77 F.A.R. with an equivalent 446,098 sq. ft. (10) -86 JOHN R. HAMILTON 317 By Espey, Huston & Associate, 300 Block West Yager Lane From "SF-2" To "GR" (as amended) POSTPONED TO MARCH 26, 1987 RECOMMENDED subject to an F.A.R. limitation of .25; the dedication of 45 feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Yager Lane; No Certificate of Occupancy to be issued until completion of Yager Lane CIP or TIA is submitted to OLDS demonstrating that additional traffic will not degrade existing traffic conditions; OIDS review of proposed access to Yager Lane; and $34,840 letter of credit to be posted prior to issuance of building permit. (11) -86 C. B. FRANCIS 320 By Carole Rylander 10415 Morado Circle From "LO" To "GO" FIRST READING RECOMMENDED "GO" limited to "LO" site development regulations per agreement with neighborhood associations. (12) -86 BEN WHITE JOINT 322 VENTURE By Lichliter/ Jameson & Assoc., Inc. 3100-3700 Montopolis From "SF-2" & "LI" Drive Το "LI" (as amended) POSTPONED INDEFINITELY Council Memo 17 2/26/87 (13) -86 323 (14)-86 324 RECOMMENDED subiect to Restrictive covenant required as a condition of zoning for the rest of the Austin South Business Park. The applicant should be required to dedicate 45 feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Montopolis Boulevard. To fulfill the recommendations of the transportation impact analysis. BEN WHITE JOINT VENTURE By Lichliter/ Jameson & Assoc., Inc. 5600-6200 Ben White Boulevard From "SF-2" & "LI" Το "LI" & "RR" FIRST READING RECOMMENDED (as amended) subject to the following conditions: The Restrictive covenant required as a condition of zoning for the "LI" portion of the tract as well as the rest of the Austin South Business Park should be extended to cover the balance of the tract. The applicant should be required to dedicate 75 feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Ben White Boulevard and to reserve an additional 75 feet of right-of-way, pending verification with the State Highway Department. To fulfill the recommendations of the transportation impact analysis. BEN WHITE JOINT 5600-6200 Ben White VENTURE By Lichliter/ Jameson & Assoc., Inc. Boulevard From "SF-2" & "LJ." To "CS" & "RR" FIRST READING RECOMMENDED (as amended) subject to the following conditions: The restrictive covenant required as a condition of zoning for the "LI" portion of the tract should be extended to the balance of the tract. The applicant should be required to dedicate 75 feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Ben White Boulevard, and to reserve an additional 75 feet of right-of-way, pending verification with the State Highway Department. To fulfill the recommendations of the transportation impact analysis. (15) -86 JAY WILLIAMSON 229 By James M. Rose From Tr. 1 "LR" & "SF-3" 501 W. Stassney Lane 5627-5643 South 1st Street Tr. 2 "LR" To Tr. 1 "GR" Tr. 2 "LO" FIRST READING RECOMMENDED subject to "automall project" as the only "GR" use, and the remainder of the "GR" tract limited to "LR", Neighborhood Commercial uses, and "IO" for tract 2, as requested. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Rose abstained) (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, 7-0 Vote) i Council Memo (16) 8-87 MEADOWCREEK PUD 002 By Kristaponis, Gregory & Assoc. 18 4611-4805 Manor Road 2/26/87 From "GR" & "10" To "PUD" FIRST READING RECOMMENDED subject to uses within the "GR", "W/LO" and "LO" use districts with the exception of the following: Commercial Recreation, Funeral Services, Hotel-Motel, Pawn Shop Services, Service Stations, Building Maintenance Services, Custom Manufacturing, Automotive Washing, Automotive Sales, Equipment Sales, Equipment Repair Service and subject to a restrictive covenant precluding stand-alone bars and/or amplified music, automotive repair or welding courses, moving storage firms, research warehousing services, and bulk storage of agricultural goods such as feed or grain. APPROVED staff recommendation, auto only in Building C (On Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, 5-2 Vote, Councilmember Shipman and Mayor Cooksey voted No) + d. To be heard by the Planning Commission February 24, 1987 (Recommendation to (17) -86 AUSTIN COMMUNITY 326 COLLEGE By William H. Bingham 5712 E. Riverside Drive follow) From "I-SF-3" Το Trs. 1,11,12 "GO-MU" Tr. 2 "LO-MU" Trs. 4 & 7 "SF-6" Trs. 5,9,10 "MF-3" Tr. 6 "LR", Tr. 8 "MF-2", Tr. 13 "P" POSTPONED TO MARCH 5, 1987 From "I-SF-2" (18) -87 TERRY LEE NAGLE 003 8600 Old Bee Caves Road To "CS" Recommended with Conditions FIRST READING (19) -87 GUY & J. B. 006 GOODWIN 7813 South 1st Street From "SF-3" To "LR" By HAP 620 Dittmar Road Investments, Inc. FIRST READING Recommended with Conditions (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, 7-0 Vote) : ! ! Council Memo 19 2. HILL COUNTRY SITE PLAN APPROVAL Recommended by the Planning Commission as Requested: 2/26/87 a. (1)-86 041 LUCIEN HUGHES MARSHALL FORD 5000 R.M. 620 South Hill Country Site Plan BAPTIST CHURCH By John Furlong 3. WAIVER FROM HILL COUNTRY ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS a. Approval and Request for FAR Bonus of 0.05 RECOMMENDED FIRST READING Recommended by the Planning Commission as Requested: (1) r-85 STAN SCHLUETER 340 By Kristaponis, Gregory & Assoc. 4. AMENDMENT OF CONDITIONS OF ZONING a. 9716 R.M. 2222 Waiver from Hill Country Ordinance (Sec. 5189a) Require- ment for 6" Tree Survey and Cluster Survey RECOMMENDED FIRST READING Recommended by the Planning Commission as Requested, With Conditions: (1) -83 GAYLE FARMER 1710 Fortview Road 012 By Bury & Pittman EMERGENCY PASSAGE RECOMMENDED subject to restrictive covenant as agreed to by the applicant and Planning Commission, as to "CS" uses as attached subject to restrictive covenant enforceable by surround- ing property owners within 400 ft. ORDINANCE (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, 7-0 Vote) EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Cooksey announced Council would go into Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes annotated, to discuss matters of land acquisition, litigation and for personnel matters. No final action, decision or vote by the City Council will be taken on any subject or matter unless specifically listed on the agenda. - Section 2, Paragraph e of Austin CA411,140 Greenberg, CA42,837 Houston Lighting and Power 1. Pending Litigation a. Greenberg v. City b. City of Austin v. c. City of Austin v. d. Concerned land owners & Citizen Org. v. Renfro Council Memo RECESS 20 2/26/87 Council recessed its meeting at 6:00 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 6:55 p.m. ITEM POSTPONED Postponed until March 5, 1987 is action on the following: STEPHEN A. GREENBERG By Kathryn E. Allen C14-86-154 SUBDIVISION OF DUPLEXES 1512 Eva Street From "SF-3" to "NO" NOT RECOMMENDED Councilmember Rose introduced an item to Council to consider approval of Building Code Amendments relating to the subdivision of duplexes. People who spoke on the subject were Beth Holt, Chuck Hempstead, Terry Sasser, Charles Smith, W.R. Coleman, Martin Gonzales. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, instructed the City Manager to instruct staff to bring back an ordinance on March 5, 1987 amending the Building Code, grandfathering existing duplexes concerning fire wall and sprinkler system & include requirement for retrofit for water and wastewater and electrical outlets. (7-0 Vote) ZONING ORDINANCES The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember CarlMitchell's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed ordinances amending Chapter 13-2A of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: MRS. GAYLE FARMER By Kathy Hardin C14-83-012 1710 Fortview Road From "LO" to "CS" EMERGENCY PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE Heard and granted April 7, 1983 (5-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. Right-of-way has been dedicated by street deed. MRS. GAYLE FARMER ADJOURNMENT 1710 Fortview Road Amendment to Condition of zoning EMRGENCY PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE Council adjourned its meeting at 7:26 p.m.