Invocation Pastor Ed Calahan, Agape Baptist Church Consent Agenda: 1-2, 4-8, 11, 13-27, 29-32, 34-39, 41, 82
Approve an ordinance renaming the Mexican American Cultural Center the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, and waiving City Code Chapter 14. (Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Council Member Sheryl Cole Mayor Lee Leffingwell)
10. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget General Fund, Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund of Ordinance No. 20090914-002 to increase Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund transfers to the General Fund (One-Time Critical) in the amount of $330,000 and to increase the General Fund (One-Time Critical) appropriations by the same amount for the purchase of two ambulances. Funding in the amount of $330,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Amended Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund. Related to Item #28. 28. Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with WHEELED COACH, INDUSTRIES, Winter Park, FL, for the purchase of two ambulances in an amount not to exceed $330,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Amended General Fund (One-Time Critical). This Cooperative Contract is exempt from the MBE/WBE Ordinance. This exemption is in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract. Related to Item #10.
Approve a resolution adopting a maximum proposed property (ad valorem) tax rate of 46.93 cents per $100 taxable value that the City Council will consider for Fiscal Year 2010-2011; and setting the date that the Council will adopt the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 property (ad valorem) tax rate (suggested date is Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.).
Set Public Hearings on the proposed property (ad valorem) tax rate for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 (Suggested dates and times: September 13, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. and September 23, 2010 at 4:00 pm at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Approve a settlement related to Dan Huebner v. City of Austin, C-1-CV-08-009807, In the County Court of Travis County, Texas, County Court No. 1.
Approve a resolution authorizing the execution of Amendment No. 2 to the Advance Funding Agreement between the City of Austin and the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) regarding the Loop 360 Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project to allow the use of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds for the Loop 360 Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project.
Citizen Communications: General
Ann Servin – City issues, educating you John Button – Corruption in the Animal Control Department and the Judicial System Vicki Couch – City issues Ronnie Reeferseed – Peace, freedom and fluoride Jill Rowe - Jollyville Transmission Main Joy Rowe - Jollyville Transmission Main and Canyon Vista Middle School Zoe Rowe - Jollyville Transmission Main Desmond D'Souza - Jollyville Transmission Mains - An Honest View of Alternatives Ashley D'Souza - Spicewood Springs Shafts - From A Canyon Vista Middle School Child Tami Kagy - WTP4 Jollyville Transmission Main and proposed shaft site
43. Discuss legal issues related to Emergency Responders for Equality, et al. v. Rhoda Mae Kerr, et al., Cause No. A-09-CA-886-LY, in the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 44 . Discuss legal issues related to Harold Piatt v. City of Austin, et al, Cause No. A-07-CA-520LY in the United State District Court, Western District, Austin Division.(Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 45.Discuss legal issues related to Nathaniel Sanders, Sr., et al. v. Leonardo Quintana and the City of Austin, No. A09-CA-00426 SS, In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 46. Discuss legal issues related to Save Our Springs Alliance, Inc., et al v. City of Austin, et al, Cause No. A-10-CA-561LY in the United State District Court, Western District, Austin Division (involves Water Treatment Plant #4)(Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 47 . Discuss legal issues related to Save Our Springs' Notice of Intent to Sue For Violations of the Endangered Species Act (involves Water Treatment Plant #4)(Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071).
Authorize negotiation and execution of a design agreement with Jim Isermann, of Palm Springs, CA, for the design of the Seaholm Substation Wall, Art in Public Places project, in an amount not to exceed $144,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program for Professional Services) by meeting the goals of: 7.45% MBE and 3.26% WBE subconsultant participation. Recommended by the Art in Public Places Panel and the Austin Arts Commission. To be reviewed by the Downtown Commission on August 18, 2010.
Zoning Consent & Postponements
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants (HEARINGS CLOSED) Items 48-49 Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Items 57-59, 61
C14H-2010-0004 – Wupperman House - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 506 Texas Avenue (Waller Creek Watershed) from family residence-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-CO-NP) combining district zoning to family residence–historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First and second readings approved June 24, 2010. Vote: 5-2 (Cole and Spelman off-dais). Applicants: Steven Dietz and Allison Gregory, owners. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, Planning and Development Review Department, 974-6454.
C14H-2010-0005 - Jacob and Bertha Schmidt House - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 712 Sparks Avenue (Waller Creek Watershed) from family residence-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-CO-NP) combining district zoning to family residence–historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First and second readings approved June 24, 2010. Vote: 5-2 (Cole and Spelman off-dais). Applicants: Robert P. and Edythe Schmidt Michel, owners. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, Planning and Development Review Department, 974-6454
C14H-2010-0002 - Culberson House - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2504 Bridle Path (Johnson Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to family residence–historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. First and second readings approved June 24, 2010. Vote: 5-2 (Cole and Spelman off-dais). Applicants: Gerald Torres and Frances Nash, owners. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, Planning and Development Review Department, 974-6454.
53. NP-2010-0027 - Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan - Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan. The combined planning area is bounded to the north by 35th Street and 38th Street, to the south by Lady Bird Lake (west of MoPac) and 24th Street (east of Mopac), to the east by Lamar Boulevard, and to the west by Lady Bird Lake. Planning Commission Recommendation: To approve the land use recommendations in the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan. City Staff: Paul DiGiuseppe, 974-2865. 54. C14-2010-0051 - Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as the Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area, generally bounded by West 35th Street and West 38th Street to the north, North Lamar Boulevard to the east, Windsor Road to the south and MoPac Expressway to the west (Johnson Creek, Shoal Creek Watersheds). The proposed zoning changes will create a Neighborhood Plan Combining District (NPCD) covering the entire area. The proposed zoning changes also implement the land use recommendations of the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, NP-2010-0027, on 2 tracts of land (1.775 acres). Under the proposed Windsor Road NPCD, the following design tools are proposed to be applied area-wide: "parking placement and impervious cover restrictions" and "garage placement". Another design tool that could be approved by City Council is the "front porch setback" design tool. The following special use option is proposed to be applied area-wide: "small-lot amnesty". Other special use options that could be approved by City Council on a neighborhood-wide basis include: "cottage", urban home", "secondary apartment", and "corner store"... 55. C14-2010-0052 - West Austin Neighborhood Group Planning Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning and rezoning property locally known as the West Austin Neighborhood Group Neighborhood Planning Area, generally bounded by West 35th Street to the north, MoPac Expressway to the east, Lady Bird Lake to the south and Lake Austin to the west (Johnson Creek, Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, Taylor Slough South, Taylor Slough North Watersheds). The proposed zoning changes will create a Neighborhood Plan Combining District (NPCD) covering the entire area. The proposed zoning changes also implement the land use recommendations of the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, NP-2010-0027, on 14 tracts of land (18.37 acres). Under the proposed West Austin Neighborhood Group NPCD, the following design tools are proposed to be applied area-wide: "parking placement and impervious cover restrictions" and "garage placement"...
53. NP-2010-0027 - Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan - Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan. The combined planning area is bounded to the north by 35th Street and 38th Street, to the south by Lady Bird Lake (west of MoPac) and 24th Street (east of Mopac), to the east by Lamar Boulevard, and to the west by Lady Bird Lake. Planning Commission Recommendation: To approve the land use recommendations in the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan. City Staff: Paul DiGiuseppe, 974-2865. 54. C14-2010-0051 - Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as the Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area, generally bounded by West 35th Street and West 38th Street to the north, North Lamar Boulevard to the east, Windsor Road to the south and MoPac Expressway to the west (Johnson Creek, Shoal Creek Watersheds). The proposed zoning changes will create a Neighborhood Plan Combining District (NPCD) covering the entire area. The proposed zoning changes also implement the land use recommendations of the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, NP-2010-0027, on 2 tracts of land (1.775 acres). Under the proposed Windsor Road NPCD, the following design tools are proposed to be applied area-wide: "parking placement and impervious cover restrictions" and "garage placement". Another design tool that could be approved by City Council is the "front porch setback" design tool. The following special use option is proposed to be applied area-wide: "small-lot amnesty". Other special use options that could be approved by City Council on a neighborhood-wide basis include: "cottage", urban home", "secondary apartment", and "corner store"... 55. C14-2010-0052 - West Austin Neighborhood Group Planning Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning and rezoning property locally known as the West Austin Neighborhood Group Neighborhood Planning Area, generally bounded by West 35th Street to the north, MoPac Expressway to the east, Lady Bird Lake to the south and Lake Austin to the west (Johnson Creek, Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, Taylor Slough South, Taylor Slough North Watersheds). The proposed zoning changes will create a Neighborhood Plan Combining District (NPCD) covering the entire area. The proposed zoning changes also implement the land use recommendations of the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, NP-2010-0027, on 14 tracts of land (18.37 acres). Under the proposed West Austin Neighborhood Group NPCD, the following design tools are proposed to be applied area-wide: "parking placement and impervious cover restrictions" and "garage placement"...
Proclamation -- Breastfeeding Awareness Month -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Donna Sundstrom Distinguished Service Award -- Eleanor McKinney -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honoree
53. NP-2010-0027 - Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan - Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan. The combined planning area is bounded to the north by 35th Street and 38th Street, to the south by Lady Bird Lake (west of MoPac) and 24th Street (east of Mopac), to the east by Lamar Boulevard, and to the west by Lady Bird Lake. Planning Commission Recommendation: To approve the land use recommendations in the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan. City Staff: Paul DiGiuseppe, 974-2865. 54. C14-2010-0051 - Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as the Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area, generally bounded by West 35th Street and West 38th Street to the north, North Lamar Boulevard to the east, Windsor Road to the south and MoPac Expressway to the west (Johnson Creek, Shoal Creek Watersheds). The proposed zoning changes will create a Neighborhood Plan Combining District (NPCD) covering the entire area. The proposed zoning changes also implement the land use recommendations of the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, NP-2010-0027, on 2 tracts of land (1.775 acres). Under the proposed Windsor Road NPCD, the following design tools are proposed to be applied area-wide: "parking placement and impervious cover restrictions" and "garage placement". Another design tool that could be approved by City Council is the "front porch setback" design tool. The following special use option is proposed to be applied area-wide: "small-lot amnesty". Other special use options that could be approved by City Council on a neighborhood-wide basis include: "cottage", urban home", "secondary apartment", and "corner store"... 55. C14-2010-0052 - West Austin Neighborhood Group Planning Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning and rezoning property locally known as the West Austin Neighborhood Group Neighborhood Planning Area, generally bounded by West 35th Street to the north, MoPac Expressway to the east, Lady Bird Lake to the south and Lake Austin to the west (Johnson Creek, Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, Taylor Slough South, Taylor Slough North Watersheds). The proposed zoning changes will create a Neighborhood Plan Combining District (NPCD) covering the entire area. The proposed zoning changes also implement the land use recommendations of the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, NP-2010-0027, on 14 tracts of land (18.37 acres). Under the proposed West Austin Neighborhood Group NPCD, the following design tools are proposed to be applied area-wide: "parking placement and impervious cover restrictions" and "garage placement"...
NP-2010-0027 - Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan - Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan. The combined planning area is bounded to the north by 35th Street and 38th Street, to the south by Lady Bird Lake (west of MoPac) and 24th Street (east of Mopac), to the east by Lamar Boulevard, and to the west by Lady Bird Lake. Planning Commission Recommendation: To approve the land use recommendations in the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan. City Staff: Paul DiGiuseppe, 974-2865.
C14-2010-0051 - Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as the Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area, generally bounded by West 35th Street and West 38th Street to the north, North Lamar Boulevard to the east, Windsor Road to the south and MoPac Expressway to the west (Johnson Creek, Shoal Creek Watersheds). The proposed zoning changes will create a Neighborhood Plan Combining District (NPCD) covering the entire area. The proposed zoning changes also implement the land use recommendations of the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, NP-2010-0027, on 2 tracts of land (1.775 acres). Under the proposed Windsor Road NPCD, the following design tools are proposed to be applied area-wide: "parking placement and impervious cover restrictions" and "garage placement". Another design tool that could be approved by City Council is the "front porch setback" design tool. The following special use option is proposed to be applied area-wide: "small-lot amnesty". Other special use options that could be approved by City Council on a neighborhood-wide basis include: "cottage", urban home", "secondary apartment", and "corner store". Other special use options that could be approved by City Council on a parcel-specific basis include "residential infill", "neighborhood urban center", and "neighborhood mixed-use building". There is also a proposal to create more restrictions on front and side yard parking, and mobile food vending. The City Council may approve a zoning change to any of the following: rural residence (RR) district zoning; single family residence large lot (SF-1) district zoning; single family residence standard lot (SF-2) district zoning; family residence (SF-3) district zoning; single family residence small lot (SF-4A) district zoning; single family residence condominium site (SF-4B) district zoning; urban family residence (SF-5) district zoning; townhouse & condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning; multifamily residence limited density (MF-1) district zoning; multifamily residence low density (MF-2) district zoning; multifamily residence medium density (MF-3) district zoning; multifamily residence moderate-high density (MF-4) district zoning; multifamily residence high density (MF-5) district zoning; multifamily residence highest density (MF-6) district zoning; neighborhood office (NO) district zoning; limited office (LO) district zoning; general office (GO) district zoning; community recreation (CR) district zoning, neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning; community commercial (GR) district zoning; warehouse/limited office (W/LO) district zoning; general commercial services (CS) district zoning; commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning; and public (P) district zoning. A conditional overlay (CO), historic landmark combining district (H), historic area combining district (HD), mixed use combining district overlay (MU), vertical mixed use building (V), or neighborhood plan combining district (NP) may also be added to these zoning base districts. Staff Recommendation: To approve rezonings that implement the land use recommendations of the Windsor Road Neighborhood Plan. Planning Commission Recommendation: To approve rezonings that implement the land use recommendations of the Windsor Road Neighborhood Plan. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Planning and Development Review Department. City Staff: Paul DiGiuseppe, 974-2865. A valid petition has been filed on Tract1 in opposition to the request.
C14-2010-0052 - West Austin Neighborhood Group Planning Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning and rezoning property locally known as the West Austin Neighborhood Group Neighborhood Planning Area, generally bounded by West 35th Street to the north, MoPac Expressway to the east, Lady Bird Lake to the south and Lake Austin to the west (Johnson Creek, Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, Taylor Slough South, Taylor Slough North Watersheds). The proposed zoning changes will create a Neighborhood Plan Combining District (NPCD) covering the entire area. The proposed zoning changes also implement the land use recommendations of the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, NP-2010-0027, on 14 tracts of land (18.37 acres). Under the proposed West Austin Neighborhood Group NPCD, the following design tools are proposed to be applied area-wide: "parking placement and impervious cover restrictions" and "garage placement". Another option that could be approved by City Council is the "front porch setback" design tool. The following special use option is proposed to be applied area-wide: "small-lot amnesty". Other special use options that could be approved by City Council on a neighborhood-wide basis include: "cottage", "urban home", "secondary apartment", and "corner store". Other special use options that could be approved by City Council on a parcel-specific basis include "residential infill", "neighborhood urban center", and "neighborhood mixed-use building". There is also a proposal to create more restrictions on front and side yard parking, and mobile food vending. The City Council may approve a zoning change to any of the following: rural residence (RR)district zoning; single family residence large lot (SF-1)district zoning; single family residence standard lot (SF-2) district zoning; family residence (SF-3) district zoning; single family residence small lot (SF-4A) district zoning; single family residence condominium site (SF-4B) district zoning; urban family residence (SF-5) district zoning; townhouse & condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning; multifamily residence limited density (MF-1) district zoning; multifamily residence low density (MF-2) district zoning; multifamily residence medium density (MF-3) district zoning; multifamily residence moderate-high density (MF-4) district zoning; multifamily residence high density (MF-5) district zoning; multifamily residence highest density (MF-6) district zoning; neighborhood office (NO) district zoning; limited office (LO) district zoning; general office (GO) district zoning; community recreation (CR) district zoning, neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning; community commercial (GR) district zoning; warehouse/limited office (W/LO) district zoning; general commercial services (CS) district zoning; commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning; and public (P) district zoning. A conditional overlay (CO), historic landmark combining district (H), historic area combining district (HD), mixed use combining district overlay (MU), vertical mixed use building (V), or neighborhood plan combining district (NP) may also be added to these zoning base districts. Staff Recommendation: To approve rezonings that implement the land use recommendations of the West Austin Neighborhood Group Neighborhood Plan. Planning Commission Recommendation: To approve rezonings that implement the land use recommendations of the West Austin Neighborhood Group Neighborhood Plan. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Planning and Development Review Department. City Staff: Paul DiGiuseppe, 974-2865.
C14-2010-0017 - Great Hills Country Club - Conduct a public hearing and approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning and rezoning property locally known as 5914 Lost Horizon Drive (Bull Creek Watershed) from community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. First Reading approved on June 24, 2010. Vote: 5-2 (Riley and Morrison voted Nay). Applicant: Great Hills Golf Club of Austin, Inc. (Larry Harper). Agent: Randall Jones & Associates Engineering, Inc. (R. Brent Jones). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
C14H-2010-0006 - Castle Hill Local Historic District - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as approximately 39 acres developed with individual lots generally along Blanco and Baylor Streets and between 6th Street and 12th Streets (Please refer to the location map for more specific boundaries) from SF-3-NP, SF-3-H-NP, SF-4A-NP, SF-5-NP, P-H-NP, MF-3-NP, MF-4-NP, MF-4-H-NP, GO-NP, LO-NP, LO-MU-H-CO-NP, MF-5-CO-NP, CS-MU-CO-NP, CS-1-MU-CO-NP and CS-MU-V-CO-NP to SF-3-HD-NP, SF-3-H-HD-NP, SF-4A-HD-NP, SF-5-HD-NP, P-H-HD-NP, MF-3-HD-NP, MF-4-HD-NP, MF-4-H-HD-NP, GO-HD-NP, LO-HD-NP, LO-MU-H—HD-CO-NP, MF-5-CO-HD-NP, CS-MU-CO-HD-NP, CS-1-MU-CO-HD-NP, and CS-MU-V-CO-HD-NP. Staff Recommendation: To approve the Historic District overlay zoning with the exception of the eight tracts along the west side of Baylor Street from the beginning of Baylor Street north of the alley below West 10th Street proceeding north to West 12th Street along the northeast boundary of the proposed district. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To approve the Historic District overlay zoning with the exception of the eight tracts along the west side of Baylor Street from the beginning of Baylor Street north of the alley below West 10th Street proceeding north to West 12th Street along the northeast boundary of the proposed district. To approve the Historic District zoning except for the nine structures on the northeast boundary of the proposed district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To approve the Historic District overlay zoning with the exception of the eight tracts along the west side of Baylor Street from the beginning of Baylor Street north of the alley below West 10th Street proceeding north to West 12th Street along the northeast boundary of the proposed district. Applicant: Castle Hill Local Historic District Nomination Team. City Staff: Susan Kirby, 974-3524.
Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Proposed Budget.
Conduct a public hearing on an appeal by Sabino and Lori Renteria of the Planning Commission’s decision to approve a conditional use site plan, for a project located at 1711 E. Cesar Chavez, known as the Push Up Foundation.
Conduct a public hearing on an appeal by Sabino and Lori Renteria of the Planning Commission’s decision to approve a conditional use site plan, for a project located at 1711 E. Cesar Chavez, known as the Push Up Foundation.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the City Code to create a new residential use, Conservation Single-Family Residential. Recommended by Planning Commission.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code related to the processing of applications for historic landmark designation. Recommended by Historic Landmark Commission, Zoning and Platting Commission, and Planning Commission.
Aug 19, 2010 City Council Meetings
Invocation Pastor Ed Calahan, Agape Baptist Church Consent Agenda: 1-2, 4-8, 11, 13-27, 29-32, 34-39, 41, 82
Approve an ordinance renaming the Mexican American Cultural Center the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, and waiving City Code Chapter 14. (Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Council Member Sheryl Cole Mayor Lee Leffingwell)
10. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget General Fund, Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund of Ordinance No. 20090914-002 to increase Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund transfers to the General Fund (One-Time Critical) in the amount of $330,000 and to increase the General Fund (One-Time Critical) appropriations by the same amount for the purchase of two ambulances. Funding in the amount of $330,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Amended Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund. Related to Item #28. 28. Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with WHEELED COACH, INDUSTRIES, Winter Park, FL, for the purchase of two ambulances in an amount not to exceed $330,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Amended General Fund (One-Time Critical). This Cooperative Contract is exempt from the MBE/WBE Ordinance. This exemption is in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract. Related to Item #10.
Approve a resolution adopting a maximum proposed property (ad valorem) tax rate of 46.93 cents per $100 taxable value that the City Council will consider for Fiscal Year 2010-2011; and setting the date that the Council will adopt the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 property (ad valorem) tax rate (suggested date is Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.).
Set Public Hearings on the proposed property (ad valorem) tax rate for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 (Suggested dates and times: September 13, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. and September 23, 2010 at 4:00 pm at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Approve a settlement related to Dan Huebner v. City of Austin, C-1-CV-08-009807, In the County Court of Travis County, Texas, County Court No. 1.
Approve a resolution authorizing the execution of Amendment No. 2 to the Advance Funding Agreement between the City of Austin and the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) regarding the Loop 360 Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project to allow the use of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds for the Loop 360 Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project.
Citizen Communications: General
Ann Servin – City issues, educating you John Button – Corruption in the Animal Control Department and the Judicial System Vicki Couch – City issues Ronnie Reeferseed – Peace, freedom and fluoride Jill Rowe - Jollyville Transmission Main Joy Rowe - Jollyville Transmission Main and Canyon Vista Middle School Zoe Rowe - Jollyville Transmission Main Desmond D'Souza - Jollyville Transmission Mains - An Honest View of Alternatives Ashley D'Souza - Spicewood Springs Shafts - From A Canyon Vista Middle School Child Tami Kagy - WTP4 Jollyville Transmission Main and proposed shaft site
43. Discuss legal issues related to Emergency Responders for Equality, et al. v. Rhoda Mae Kerr, et al., Cause No. A-09-CA-886-LY, in the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 44 . Discuss legal issues related to Harold Piatt v. City of Austin, et al, Cause No. A-07-CA-520LY in the United State District Court, Western District, Austin Division.(Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 45.Discuss legal issues related to Nathaniel Sanders, Sr., et al. v. Leonardo Quintana and the City of Austin, No. A09-CA-00426 SS, In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 46. Discuss legal issues related to Save Our Springs Alliance, Inc., et al v. City of Austin, et al, Cause No. A-10-CA-561LY in the United State District Court, Western District, Austin Division (involves Water Treatment Plant #4)(Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 47 . Discuss legal issues related to Save Our Springs' Notice of Intent to Sue For Violations of the Endangered Species Act (involves Water Treatment Plant #4)(Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071).
Authorize negotiation and execution of a design agreement with Jim Isermann, of Palm Springs, CA, for the design of the Seaholm Substation Wall, Art in Public Places project, in an amount not to exceed $144,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program for Professional Services) by meeting the goals of: 7.45% MBE and 3.26% WBE subconsultant participation. Recommended by the Art in Public Places Panel and the Austin Arts Commission. To be reviewed by the Downtown Commission on August 18, 2010.
Zoning Consent & Postponements
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants (HEARINGS CLOSED) Items 48-49 Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Items 57-59, 61
C14H-2010-0004 – Wupperman House - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 506 Texas Avenue (Waller Creek Watershed) from family residence-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-CO-NP) combining district zoning to family residence–historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First and second readings approved June 24, 2010. Vote: 5-2 (Cole and Spelman off-dais). Applicants: Steven Dietz and Allison Gregory, owners. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, Planning and Development Review Department, 974-6454.
C14H-2010-0005 - Jacob and Bertha Schmidt House - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 712 Sparks Avenue (Waller Creek Watershed) from family residence-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-CO-NP) combining district zoning to family residence–historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First and second readings approved June 24, 2010. Vote: 5-2 (Cole and Spelman off-dais). Applicants: Robert P. and Edythe Schmidt Michel, owners. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, Planning and Development Review Department, 974-6454
C14H-2010-0002 - Culberson House - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2504 Bridle Path (Johnson Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to family residence–historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. First and second readings approved June 24, 2010. Vote: 5-2 (Cole and Spelman off-dais). Applicants: Gerald Torres and Frances Nash, owners. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, Planning and Development Review Department, 974-6454.
53. NP-2010-0027 - Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan - Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan. The combined planning area is bounded to the north by 35th Street and 38th Street, to the south by Lady Bird Lake (west of MoPac) and 24th Street (east of Mopac), to the east by Lamar Boulevard, and to the west by Lady Bird Lake. Planning Commission Recommendation: To approve the land use recommendations in the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan. City Staff: Paul DiGiuseppe, 974-2865. 54. C14-2010-0051 - Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as the Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area, generally bounded by West 35th Street and West 38th Street to the north, North Lamar Boulevard to the east, Windsor Road to the south and MoPac Expressway to the west (Johnson Creek, Shoal Creek Watersheds). The proposed zoning changes will create a Neighborhood Plan Combining District (NPCD) covering the entire area. The proposed zoning changes also implement the land use recommendations of the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, NP-2010-0027, on 2 tracts of land (1.775 acres). Under the proposed Windsor Road NPCD, the following design tools are proposed to be applied area-wide: "parking placement and impervious cover restrictions" and "garage placement". Another design tool that could be approved by City Council is the "front porch setback" design tool. The following special use option is proposed to be applied area-wide: "small-lot amnesty". Other special use options that could be approved by City Council on a neighborhood-wide basis include: "cottage", urban home", "secondary apartment", and "corner store"... 55. C14-2010-0052 - West Austin Neighborhood Group Planning Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning and rezoning property locally known as the West Austin Neighborhood Group Neighborhood Planning Area, generally bounded by West 35th Street to the north, MoPac Expressway to the east, Lady Bird Lake to the south and Lake Austin to the west (Johnson Creek, Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, Taylor Slough South, Taylor Slough North Watersheds). The proposed zoning changes will create a Neighborhood Plan Combining District (NPCD) covering the entire area. The proposed zoning changes also implement the land use recommendations of the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, NP-2010-0027, on 14 tracts of land (18.37 acres). Under the proposed West Austin Neighborhood Group NPCD, the following design tools are proposed to be applied area-wide: "parking placement and impervious cover restrictions" and "garage placement"...
53. NP-2010-0027 - Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan - Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan. The combined planning area is bounded to the north by 35th Street and 38th Street, to the south by Lady Bird Lake (west of MoPac) and 24th Street (east of Mopac), to the east by Lamar Boulevard, and to the west by Lady Bird Lake. Planning Commission Recommendation: To approve the land use recommendations in the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan. City Staff: Paul DiGiuseppe, 974-2865. 54. C14-2010-0051 - Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as the Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area, generally bounded by West 35th Street and West 38th Street to the north, North Lamar Boulevard to the east, Windsor Road to the south and MoPac Expressway to the west (Johnson Creek, Shoal Creek Watersheds). The proposed zoning changes will create a Neighborhood Plan Combining District (NPCD) covering the entire area. The proposed zoning changes also implement the land use recommendations of the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, NP-2010-0027, on 2 tracts of land (1.775 acres). Under the proposed Windsor Road NPCD, the following design tools are proposed to be applied area-wide: "parking placement and impervious cover restrictions" and "garage placement". Another design tool that could be approved by City Council is the "front porch setback" design tool. The following special use option is proposed to be applied area-wide: "small-lot amnesty". Other special use options that could be approved by City Council on a neighborhood-wide basis include: "cottage", urban home", "secondary apartment", and "corner store"... 55. C14-2010-0052 - West Austin Neighborhood Group Planning Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning and rezoning property locally known as the West Austin Neighborhood Group Neighborhood Planning Area, generally bounded by West 35th Street to the north, MoPac Expressway to the east, Lady Bird Lake to the south and Lake Austin to the west (Johnson Creek, Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, Taylor Slough South, Taylor Slough North Watersheds). The proposed zoning changes will create a Neighborhood Plan Combining District (NPCD) covering the entire area. The proposed zoning changes also implement the land use recommendations of the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, NP-2010-0027, on 14 tracts of land (18.37 acres). Under the proposed West Austin Neighborhood Group NPCD, the following design tools are proposed to be applied area-wide: "parking placement and impervious cover restrictions" and "garage placement"...
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53. NP-2010-0027 - Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan - Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan. The combined planning area is bounded to the north by 35th Street and 38th Street, to the south by Lady Bird Lake (west of MoPac) and 24th Street (east of Mopac), to the east by Lamar Boulevard, and to the west by Lady Bird Lake. Planning Commission Recommendation: To approve the land use recommendations in the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan. City Staff: Paul DiGiuseppe, 974-2865. 54. C14-2010-0051 - Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as the Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area, generally bounded by West 35th Street and West 38th Street to the north, North Lamar Boulevard to the east, Windsor Road to the south and MoPac Expressway to the west (Johnson Creek, Shoal Creek Watersheds). The proposed zoning changes will create a Neighborhood Plan Combining District (NPCD) covering the entire area. The proposed zoning changes also implement the land use recommendations of the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, NP-2010-0027, on 2 tracts of land (1.775 acres). Under the proposed Windsor Road NPCD, the following design tools are proposed to be applied area-wide: "parking placement and impervious cover restrictions" and "garage placement". Another design tool that could be approved by City Council is the "front porch setback" design tool. The following special use option is proposed to be applied area-wide: "small-lot amnesty". Other special use options that could be approved by City Council on a neighborhood-wide basis include: "cottage", urban home", "secondary apartment", and "corner store"... 55. C14-2010-0052 - West Austin Neighborhood Group Planning Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning and rezoning property locally known as the West Austin Neighborhood Group Neighborhood Planning Area, generally bounded by West 35th Street to the north, MoPac Expressway to the east, Lady Bird Lake to the south and Lake Austin to the west (Johnson Creek, Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, Taylor Slough South, Taylor Slough North Watersheds). The proposed zoning changes will create a Neighborhood Plan Combining District (NPCD) covering the entire area. The proposed zoning changes also implement the land use recommendations of the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, NP-2010-0027, on 14 tracts of land (18.37 acres). Under the proposed West Austin Neighborhood Group NPCD, the following design tools are proposed to be applied area-wide: "parking placement and impervious cover restrictions" and "garage placement"...
NP-2010-0027 - Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan - Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan. The combined planning area is bounded to the north by 35th Street and 38th Street, to the south by Lady Bird Lake (west of MoPac) and 24th Street (east of Mopac), to the east by Lamar Boulevard, and to the west by Lady Bird Lake. Planning Commission Recommendation: To approve the land use recommendations in the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan. City Staff: Paul DiGiuseppe, 974-2865.
C14-2010-0051 - Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as the Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area, generally bounded by West 35th Street and West 38th Street to the north, North Lamar Boulevard to the east, Windsor Road to the south and MoPac Expressway to the west (Johnson Creek, Shoal Creek Watersheds). The proposed zoning changes will create a Neighborhood Plan Combining District (NPCD) covering the entire area. The proposed zoning changes also implement the land use recommendations of the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, NP-2010-0027, on 2 tracts of land (1.775 acres). Under the proposed Windsor Road NPCD, the following design tools are proposed to be applied area-wide: "parking placement and impervious cover restrictions" and "garage placement". Another design tool that could be approved by City Council is the "front porch setback" design tool. The following special use option is proposed to be applied area-wide: "small-lot amnesty". Other special use options that could be approved by City Council on a neighborhood-wide basis include: "cottage", urban home", "secondary apartment", and "corner store". Other special use options that could be approved by City Council on a parcel-specific basis include "residential infill", "neighborhood urban center", and "neighborhood mixed-use building". There is also a proposal to create more restrictions on front and side yard parking, and mobile food vending. The City Council may approve a zoning change to any of the following: rural residence (RR) district zoning; single family residence large lot (SF-1) district zoning; single family residence standard lot (SF-2) district zoning; family residence (SF-3) district zoning; single family residence small lot (SF-4A) district zoning; single family residence condominium site (SF-4B) district zoning; urban family residence (SF-5) district zoning; townhouse & condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning; multifamily residence limited density (MF-1) district zoning; multifamily residence low density (MF-2) district zoning; multifamily residence medium density (MF-3) district zoning; multifamily residence moderate-high density (MF-4) district zoning; multifamily residence high density (MF-5) district zoning; multifamily residence highest density (MF-6) district zoning; neighborhood office (NO) district zoning; limited office (LO) district zoning; general office (GO) district zoning; community recreation (CR) district zoning, neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning; community commercial (GR) district zoning; warehouse/limited office (W/LO) district zoning; general commercial services (CS) district zoning; commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning; and public (P) district zoning. A conditional overlay (CO), historic landmark combining district (H), historic area combining district (HD), mixed use combining district overlay (MU), vertical mixed use building (V), or neighborhood plan combining district (NP) may also be added to these zoning base districts. Staff Recommendation: To approve rezonings that implement the land use recommendations of the Windsor Road Neighborhood Plan. Planning Commission Recommendation: To approve rezonings that implement the land use recommendations of the Windsor Road Neighborhood Plan. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Planning and Development Review Department. City Staff: Paul DiGiuseppe, 974-2865. A valid petition has been filed on Tract1 in opposition to the request.
C14-2010-0052 - West Austin Neighborhood Group Planning Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning and rezoning property locally known as the West Austin Neighborhood Group Neighborhood Planning Area, generally bounded by West 35th Street to the north, MoPac Expressway to the east, Lady Bird Lake to the south and Lake Austin to the west (Johnson Creek, Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, Taylor Slough South, Taylor Slough North Watersheds). The proposed zoning changes will create a Neighborhood Plan Combining District (NPCD) covering the entire area. The proposed zoning changes also implement the land use recommendations of the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, NP-2010-0027, on 14 tracts of land (18.37 acres). Under the proposed West Austin Neighborhood Group NPCD, the following design tools are proposed to be applied area-wide: "parking placement and impervious cover restrictions" and "garage placement". Another option that could be approved by City Council is the "front porch setback" design tool. The following special use option is proposed to be applied area-wide: "small-lot amnesty". Other special use options that could be approved by City Council on a neighborhood-wide basis include: "cottage", "urban home", "secondary apartment", and "corner store". Other special use options that could be approved by City Council on a parcel-specific basis include "residential infill", "neighborhood urban center", and "neighborhood mixed-use building". There is also a proposal to create more restrictions on front and side yard parking, and mobile food vending. The City Council may approve a zoning change to any of the following: rural residence (RR)district zoning; single family residence large lot (SF-1)district zoning; single family residence standard lot (SF-2) district zoning; family residence (SF-3) district zoning; single family residence small lot (SF-4A) district zoning; single family residence condominium site (SF-4B) district zoning; urban family residence (SF-5) district zoning; townhouse & condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning; multifamily residence limited density (MF-1) district zoning; multifamily residence low density (MF-2) district zoning; multifamily residence medium density (MF-3) district zoning; multifamily residence moderate-high density (MF-4) district zoning; multifamily residence high density (MF-5) district zoning; multifamily residence highest density (MF-6) district zoning; neighborhood office (NO) district zoning; limited office (LO) district zoning; general office (GO) district zoning; community recreation (CR) district zoning, neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning; community commercial (GR) district zoning; warehouse/limited office (W/LO) district zoning; general commercial services (CS) district zoning; commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning; and public (P) district zoning. A conditional overlay (CO), historic landmark combining district (H), historic area combining district (HD), mixed use combining district overlay (MU), vertical mixed use building (V), or neighborhood plan combining district (NP) may also be added to these zoning base districts. Staff Recommendation: To approve rezonings that implement the land use recommendations of the West Austin Neighborhood Group Neighborhood Plan. Planning Commission Recommendation: To approve rezonings that implement the land use recommendations of the West Austin Neighborhood Group Neighborhood Plan. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Planning and Development Review Department. City Staff: Paul DiGiuseppe, 974-2865.
C14-2010-0017 - Great Hills Country Club - Conduct a public hearing and approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning and rezoning property locally known as 5914 Lost Horizon Drive (Bull Creek Watershed) from community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. First Reading approved on June 24, 2010. Vote: 5-2 (Riley and Morrison voted Nay). Applicant: Great Hills Golf Club of Austin, Inc. (Larry Harper). Agent: Randall Jones & Associates Engineering, Inc. (R. Brent Jones). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
C14H-2010-0006 - Castle Hill Local Historic District - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as approximately 39 acres developed with individual lots generally along Blanco and Baylor Streets and between 6th Street and 12th Streets (Please refer to the location map for more specific boundaries) from SF-3-NP, SF-3-H-NP, SF-4A-NP, SF-5-NP, P-H-NP, MF-3-NP, MF-4-NP, MF-4-H-NP, GO-NP, LO-NP, LO-MU-H-CO-NP, MF-5-CO-NP, CS-MU-CO-NP, CS-1-MU-CO-NP and CS-MU-V-CO-NP to SF-3-HD-NP, SF-3-H-HD-NP, SF-4A-HD-NP, SF-5-HD-NP, P-H-HD-NP, MF-3-HD-NP, MF-4-HD-NP, MF-4-H-HD-NP, GO-HD-NP, LO-HD-NP, LO-MU-H—HD-CO-NP, MF-5-CO-HD-NP, CS-MU-CO-HD-NP, CS-1-MU-CO-HD-NP, and CS-MU-V-CO-HD-NP. Staff Recommendation: To approve the Historic District overlay zoning with the exception of the eight tracts along the west side of Baylor Street from the beginning of Baylor Street north of the alley below West 10th Street proceeding north to West 12th Street along the northeast boundary of the proposed district. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To approve the Historic District overlay zoning with the exception of the eight tracts along the west side of Baylor Street from the beginning of Baylor Street north of the alley below West 10th Street proceeding north to West 12th Street along the northeast boundary of the proposed district. To approve the Historic District zoning except for the nine structures on the northeast boundary of the proposed district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To approve the Historic District overlay zoning with the exception of the eight tracts along the west side of Baylor Street from the beginning of Baylor Street north of the alley below West 10th Street proceeding north to West 12th Street along the northeast boundary of the proposed district. Applicant: Castle Hill Local Historic District Nomination Team. City Staff: Susan Kirby, 974-3524.
Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Proposed Budget.
Conduct a public hearing on an appeal by Sabino and Lori Renteria of the Planning Commission’s decision to approve a conditional use site plan, for a project located at 1711 E. Cesar Chavez, known as the Push Up Foundation.
Conduct a public hearing on an appeal by Sabino and Lori Renteria of the Planning Commission’s decision to approve a conditional use site plan, for a project located at 1711 E. Cesar Chavez, known as the Push Up Foundation.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the City Code to create a new residential use, Conservation Single-Family Residential. Recommended by Planning Commission.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code related to the processing of applications for historic landmark designation. Recommended by Historic Landmark Commission, Zoning and Platting Commission, and Planning Commission.