Austin's Future: Airport, Waste, Water & Zoning
Major Infrastructure Investments:
The city advanced significant projects, including consolidating $4.3 million in airport improvements, funding a $1.4 million water transmission main, purchasing new fire and rescue vehicles, and supporting the acquisition of the MKT right-of-way for future transportation.Key Development Policy Changes:
Austin approved revisions to commercial Floor Area Ratios (FARs) and adopted in concept a new Water and Wastewater Capital Recovery Fee, impacting future development and utility funding. Numerous zoning changes were also passed, some tied to new road infrastructure or conservation.Shift in Waste Management & Environment:
The council directed staff to suspend spending on a mass burn waste plant, signaling a potential change in waste strategy, and postponed discussion on the critical Barton Creek Watershed Policy.Community Welfare Initiatives:
New social programs were approved, notably a contract to establish an Infant Care Center for teenage parents and a resolution for the relocation of the Ronald McDonald House, with an emphasis on local labor.
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POUNDID Fase Austin City Council MINUTES For June 23, 1988 - 1:00 P.Μ. Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Memorandum To: Prior to the meeting being called to order, due to lack of a quorum, Mayor Cooke began listening to Citizen Communications. Roger C. Baker discussed proposed Mokan Freeway/Parkway. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Cooke, noting there was a quorum, called the meeting of the Council to order at 1:07 p.m. Members not present until later were Councilmember Humphrey and Councilmember Urdy. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS David Ray and Bob Childers did not speak. Thomas Gerthoffer discussed softball programs in Austin. Earl Daley did not speak. Jack W. Robinson also discussed the softball program. Susanne Cannon and R.D. Matthews talked about the Convention Center site. Mark S. Sanders did not speak. Mrs. Shudde Fath talked about the electric rates,. MINUTES APPROVED ▼ The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, approved minutes for regular meetings of June 9 & 14, 1988 and special called meeting of June 7, 1988. (5-0 Vote, Mayor Cooke and Councilmember Barnstone abstained.) The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, approved minutes for special meetings of June 15, 16 and 17. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Barnstone out of the room) RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION REPORT Roger Duncan, chairperson, Resource Management Commission, presented the Water Management Plan. OLD BUSINESS - ZONING ORDINANCES The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, passed through second/third readings of ordinances amending Chapter 13-2A of Austin City Code (Ordinances) to cover the following changes: (7-0 Vote) Council Memo 2 6/23/88 (1) CFC HARDIN JOINT VENTURE 8701 North MoPac Service Road From "LO" to "LR" Clark, Thomas, Winters C14-88-0005 and Newton First reading on March 24, 1988, (7-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Notes have been placed on site plans for Lots 2 and 3 requiring installation of one-way device at joint access driveway and "right-turn only" sign at Loop 1 driveway of Lot 2 prior to Certificate of Occupancy for drive through bank. (2) MR. AND MRS. R.L. WYATT C14-87-139B (part) 1405 E. Riverside Drive From "SF-3" to "LO" First reading on October 29, 1987, (4-3). Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell, Nofziger and Shipman voted No. Second reading on January 28, 1988, (7-0 for Tract 3). Conditions have been met as follows: Development restricted to that shown on the Site Plan attached as an exhibit to the ordinance. Restrictive Covenant for Tract 4-A only has been executed. 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, all in one consent motion: Aviation Capital Improvements Program Approved amending the Aviation Capital Improvement Program by consolidation of previously approved projects into the Interim Terminal Expansion Project by abandonment of the Runway 17-35 and Taxiway A & E Extension Project and transfer of these funds to Aviation CIP Accumulated Balance. ) : ! C.I.P. NUMBER PROJECT TITLE 84/81-12 Airport Exterior Graphics 85/18-01 85/81-02 85/81-04 85/81-06 Curbside & Access Road Improvements Aircraft & Parking Apron Expansion Taxiway "P" Reconstruction Extend Fire/Water Lines Capital Improvements Program Total AMOUNT $ 230,000.00 450,000.00 3,135,000.00 535,000.00 28,000.00 $ 4,378,000.00 Approved receiving and accepting work of paving Cameron Road/ Rutherford Land Intersection, consisting of approximately 4 blocks. C.I.P. No. 73/62-44. Council Memo Capital Improvements 3 (Continued) 6/23/88 Approved declaring the necessity for ordering improvements to Braker Lane, consisting of 1 Unit covering approximately 4 blocks. C.I.P. No. 82/62-15. Code Amendment Approved amending the Code of the City of Austin, 1981 as follows: a. Sections 3-1-1, 3-1-2, 3-2-5 and 3-2-6, to set. new requirements for small animal, fowl and bird enclosures. Postponed are the following Code Amendments b. Sections 3-1-3, 3-2-26 and 3-3-12 to redefine and regulate the keeping of dangerous animals within the City, to modify the record keeping duties of the Health Authority and the reporting duties of the Humane Society regarding animal impoundments. Postponed to July 14, 1988. c. Chapter 10-4, by adding Section 10-4-6, to prohibit glass containers in specified park areas and recreation areas under the administration and control of the City Parks and Recreation Department. New Ordinance will be on June 30, 1988 agenda. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, adopted the following resolutions all in one consent motion: (7-0 Vote) MoPac Right of Way Approved conveyance of North MoPac Right-of-Way (Northland Drive to U.S. 183) from the City of Austin to the State of Texas in accordance with an agreement between the City and State entered into in 1967. Release of Easements a. Authorized release of the following easements: The 7.5' Public Utility Easement dedicated by subdivision plat of Lot 15, Block E, River Oak Lake Estates, Section 6, and release of the public interest in the 5' Utility and Drainage Easement of record in Volume 4054, Page 1366, and Volume 4057, Page 677, insofar as they affect Lot 15, Block E, River Oak Lake Estates Section 6, 12407 Knoll Ridge. (Request submitted by Patricia Ayres) Council Memo 4 6/23/88 b. c. A portion of a Wastewater Easement of record in Volume 8917, Page 377, and Volume 8917, Page 345, Travis County Real Property Records, and located on Lot 10, Block 0, Wells Branch, Phase F, 14301 Jenneve Avenue. (Request submitted by Louie Houseman of Centex Real Estate Corporation) A 5' wide Telephone and Electrical Easement of record in Volume 4049, Page 758, Travis County Deed Records, located on a 49.20 acre tract out of the John Svesey Survey No. 506. RM 2222. (Request submitted by McGray and McGray Land Surveyors, Inc.) Contracts Approved a. Approved the following contracts: LEVIS CONTRACTORS 1310 Slaughter Lane Austin, Texas CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Moore's Crossing 36" Transmission Main Phase I, Water and Wastewater Utility Department Total $1,425,193.80 C.I.P. No. 86/22-30 b. c. d. Bid award: (1) HENRY PRATT COMPANY 401 S. Highland Avenue Aurora, Illinois (2) AMERICAN DARLING VALVE P. O. Box 2727 Birmingham, Alabama - Twenty (20) 36" Butterfly Valves and two (2) 36" Gate Valves, Water and Vastevater Utility Department Total $114,272.00 88-0213-0M - Item 1 - $93,500.00 THIS ONE ONLY - POSTPONED TO JUNE 30, 1988 Item 3 $20,772.00 APPROVED STEVE SOUTH TEXAS CORP. 1406 Smith Road Austin, Texas AUSTIN RIBBON & COMPUTER SUPPLIES, INC. (WBE) 7801 North Lamar Bldg. E #190 Austin, Texas Pea Gravel, Parks and Recreation Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Items 1-3 - $34,900.00 88-0128-DC Chemicals for Copy Machines, General Services Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Itens 2, 4-7, 9 6 13 - $38,517.00 88-0163-LI Council Memo e. Bid avard: 5 6/23/88 Street Lighting Standards, General Services Department Total $107,710.00 880205-LI Items 1-4 $65,960.00 - (1) UNION METAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY 709 Lingco, Suite 101 Richardson, Texas (2) TECHLINE, INC. 8750 Shoalcreek Boulevard Austin, Texas - Items 5 & 6 - $41,750.00 f. 8. QUALITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY 16606 North IH-35 N. Austin, Texas PACKARD BELL ELECTRONIC 7801 North Lamar, D-98 Austin, Texas - One (1) Tractor/Loader/Backhoe with forklift and Auger Attachments, General Services Department Total $51,180.36 88-0196-RH Micro-computers, Water and Wastewater Department, General Services Department, Austin Public Library and Police Department Total $91,539.00 88-5062-AB i License Agreement Approved allowing the placement of landscaping into the rightof-way at East 12th Street and San Jacinto Street, 1115 San Jacinto Street. (Request submitted by Timothy Cuppett on behalf of the Texas Association of Realtors) Older Americans Act and U.S. Department of Agriculture Funding Authorized submission of a grant in the amount of approximately $531,089.00 from the Capital Area Planning Council and Texas Department on Aging for Title III-C Older Americans Act and U.S. Department of Agriculture funding. RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, adopted a resolution authorizing execution of a lease, a Management Services contract, a service and supply contract, and such other necessary agreements with Rehab Hospital Services Corporation for the construction and operation of a rehabilitation hospital to proceed with the relocation of the Ronald Mc- Donald House to the Waterloo Building, with a friendly amendment by Council Memo 6 6/23/88 ! Mayor Pro Tem Shipman that the design be submitted to the Hospital Board for review with compatibility of the existing public facilities and that the City Manager be directed to include in the contract the commitment to utilize the local labor force. (7-0 Vote) LEASING SPACE No action was taken by Council to consider office leasing space proposal regarding Bannister Lane. on the June 30, 1988 agenda. ITEMS POSTPONED This will be brought back Postponed to July 14, 1988 is consideration of amending the 1987-88 Annual Operating Budget by: a. Transferring $80,000.00 from the General Fund Ending Balance to the Growth Services Fund to refund the purchase of Sign Operating Permits. b. Transferring $240,000.00 from the General Fund Ending Balance to the Growth Services Fund to offset the loss of projected revenues from Sign Operating Permit fees. Also postponed until July 14, 1988 is consideration of an Interim Ordinance, suspending for 90 days, the operation of Section 13-2-901, Code of the City of Austin, 1981, pertaining to: AIRPORT (a) The requirement for owners or users of signs to obtain a Sign Operating Permit (b) The requirement that a Sign Operating Permit be paid. The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, adopted a resolution approving a supplemental amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Austin and Turner, Collie and Braden, Inc., for engineering services in connection with the Alternate Long Term Airport Site Selection Update and Evaluation. C.I.P. No. 86/81-01. (4-2-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey and Mayor Cooke voted No, Councilmember Barnstone abstained.) CHANGE ORDER The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, adopted a resolution approving the following Change Order: (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey abstained, Councilmember Urdy out of the room) a. In the amount of $59,773.51 to Austin Engineering Company ! 1 | Council Memo 7 6/23/88 Inc. for the West University Wastewater Rehabilitation, Zone "A" Contract. (12.06% increase of the original amount of $495,620.00) CRASH-FIRE-RESCUE VEHICLE FOR AIRPORT The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, adopted a resolution approving a contract for the following: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy out of the room) OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION 2307 Oregon Street Oshkosh, Wisconsin - Crash-Fire-Rescue Vehicle for the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport, General Services Department Total $343,806.00 88-0100-OM PUMPER FIRE TRUCKS The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, adopted a resolution approving the following contract: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy out of the room) QUALITY MANUFACTURING COMPANY 420 Nimitz Avenue Talladega, Alabama - Two (2) Pumper Fire Trucks, General Services Department Total $401,998.00 88-0173-OM INFANT CARE CENTER FOR TEENAGE PARENTS The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, adopted a resolution approving a contract with the Foundation for Texas Children to establish an Infant Care Center for teenage parents, based on Criteria 1: A threat to the health, safety, welfare of clients and/or citizens is documented. (4-2 Vote, Mayor Cooke, Councilmember Urdy voted No, Councilmember Humphrey out of the room.) ITEM POSTPONED Postponed to June 30, 1988 at 4:00P.M. is consideration of the Barton Creek Watershed Policy recommendations from the Water and Wastewater Commission and staff recommendations. FM 734 The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, approved Council support of extension of FM 734 and the Minute Order of State Department of Highways and Public Transportation. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey out of the room.) MKT RIGHT-OF-WAY (This item was on the June 21, 1988 agenda.) The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor 10 Council Memo 8 6/23/88 Pro TemShipman's second, approved authorizing the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation to submit an application to Urban Mass Transportation Administration for a Section 3 Grant Award for purchase of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas right-of-way and expressing the City's intent to contribute its proportionate share of the local matching funds. (7-0 Vote) ZONING HEARINGS Mayor Cooke announced Council would hear the following zoning cases. Council heard, closed the public hearings, passed ordinances where applicable, and postponed if necessary. Disposition of cases follows each listing. h-87 MCDONALD BUILDING 607 San Jacinto 0015 By City of Austin h-88 MCCALEB HOUSE 0001 By City of h-88 Austin STEINER BUILDING 0004 By City of Austin -88 CITY OF AUSTIN D019 By Office of Street 609 West 32nd Street 807 Congress Avenue From "CBD" Το "CBD-H" RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE From "SF-3" Το "SF-3-H" RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE From "CBD" Το "CBD-H" RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE From "I-SF-3" Το "SP-3" RECOMMENDED 6604 Cooper Lane Land Development ORDINANCE -88 BRADLEY 7200-7299 F.M. From "SF-2" 0027 DEVELOPMENT CO. 2244 To "P" By Haynie, Kallman & Gray Vally Grabbe RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE h-88 THORNTON HOUSE 1909 Nueces From "MF-4" 0002 By City of Austin Street Το "MF-4-H" RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE -88 183 LIMITED 13409-13499 Research From "I-SF-2", "SF-2" 0024 By Armbrust & Brown Boulevard To "GR" FIRST READING RECOMMENDED subject to withdraval of the pending zoning case, posting a letter of credit for $11,000.00 for upgrading 225 feet of Anderson Mill Road to a 5 lane intersection, and dedication of 60 ft. of right-of-vay from the center line of Anderson Will Road. : Council Memo h-88 9 1225 Dessau Road 0023 By Carson Planners 10927 North IH-35 FRANK SCOFIELD, Bill Carson 6/23/88 From "SF-2" Το "GR" FIRST READING RECOMMENDED "GR" subject to dedication of 60 feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Dessau Road. (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, 7-0 Vote) r-85 106 SCOTT'S FOOD 12623 Research SERVICE Boulevard By Kennedy C. APPROVE PLANNING Whiteley From "SF-2" To "GR" FIRST READING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDED "GR" and delete site plan requirement, subject to reservation of right-of-way for U.S. Hwy. 183. (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, 7-0 Vote) ) -88 DANIEL R. PORTH 10805 10825 From "SF-2" & "LO" 0021 By Donna Jollyville Road To Τr. 1 "GR" Kristaponis 4911-4915 Hamilton Tr. 2 "LO" Lane POSTPONED TO 6/30/88 AT 4:00 P.Μ. RECOMMENDED subject to dedication of 120 feet of right-of-way for extension of Braker Lane, and 35 feet of right-of-vay from the center line and fiscal arrangements for boundary street improvements to Hamilton Lane, and the following conditions to be implemented by a restrictive covenant covering the entire 10-acre site: No Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued until the extension of Braker Lane from U.S. 183 to Jollyville Road has been completed. Prior to release of the site plan, fiscal shall be posted for a pro-rata share of the traffic signal at Jollyville and Braker. Access to Jollyville road limited to one full-access driveway and one entrance. One story height limit. 28-foot landscaped buffer along Jollyvillle Road. No structure within 100 feet of Jollyville Road and five foot sidevalk along Jollyville Road. i (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, 7-0 Vote) i i i Council Memo 10 6/23/88 -86 DR. G.R.F. LEGETT 1804 W. 6th Street 105 By Georgia Legett From "SF-3" To "LO" NOT RECOMMENDED DENIED (On Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, 5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Barnstone and Urdy out of the room) ---- -87 0020A PADGITT-WARMOTH 208 East 6th Street BLDG. By City of Austin -87 WEBB-SHAW 212 East 6th Street 0020B By City of Austin From "CBD" Το "CBD-H" NO RECOMMENDATION ORDINANCE From "CBD" Το "CBD-H" NO RECOMMENDATION ORDINANCE (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, 5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Barnstone and Urdy out of the room.) 054 By Jin Rose -86 THOMAS C. VANDER Intersection of Proposed Rustling Ridge & proposed Arterial 8 From "DR" Το "CBD-H" NO RECOMMENDATION FIRST READING CONDITIONS: 1. LIMIT TO ONE STORY HEIGHT 2. 60,000 SQ. FT. MAXIMUM 3. DEDICATE 90' RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR ARTERIAL 8 & 70' FOR RUSTLING RIDGE 4. NO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY SHALL BE ISSUED UNTIL ARTERIAL 8 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS LET 5. DEDICATION OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR UNDEVELOPED AREA OF SITE (Neighborhood is to be informed when site plan is submitted.) (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy out of the room.) -88 EDWARD JOSEPH 0026 DEVELOPMENTS By Sid Sanders Rutherford Lane & Cameron Road From "SF-3" To "LI" FIRST READING CONDITIONS: 1. Tr. 3 limit to maximum height of 30' or one story (Case continued next page) Council Memo 11 6/23/88 2. Tr. 3 no loading docks at rear of tracts adjacent to residential usage. 3. Dedication of 40' right-of-way from center line of Rutherford Lane. 4. June 3, 1988 TIA memo conditions for phasing agreement & fiscal for signalization & intersection improvements. (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, 7-0 Vote) PUBLIC HEARING - CAPITAL RECOVERY FEE ORDINANCE Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing set for 5:00 Ρ.Μ. on the Water and Wastewater Capital Recovery Fee Ordinance. People who spoke have registration cards on file in City Clerk's office. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's second, closed the public hearing and approved in concept the water and wastewater capital recovery fee ordinance; ordinance will be brought back June 30, 1988 for passage. (7-0 Vote) PUBLIC HEARING - REVISIONS TO FARS Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing set for 5:30p.m. on revisions to Floor Area Ratios (FARs) in the LO,LR,CS, CS-1 and CH districts. People who spoke have registration cards on file in the City Clerk's office. Motion and afprous the Planning Compon recommendation The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance revising Floor Area Ratios (FARs) in the LO, LR, CS, CS-1 and CH districts, as recommended by the Planning Commission. (7-0 Vote) PUBLIC HEARING - WASTE-to-ENERGY AND RECYCLING CORRELATIONS Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing on Waste-to-Energy and Recycling Correlations. People who spoke have registration cards on file in the City Clerk's office. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, closed the public hearing, and directed staff to suspend spending on mass burn plant until July 14, 1988. (4-3 Vote, Mayor Cooke, Councilmembers Urdy and Carl-Mitchell voted No. Council adjourned its meeting at 11:55 Ρ.Μ. ADJOURNMENT -