9:55 AM -- Invocation: Rev. Jim Rigby, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church 10:00 AM -- City Council Convenes
Authorize the negotiation and execution of a month-to-month lease renewal with funding authorization for up to 12-months, for up to 125 parking spaces for employees of the Faulk Central Library and the Austin History Center of the Austin Public Library Department, located at 800 Lavaca, with TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, Austin TX, in an amount not to exceed $157,500. Funding in the amount of $118,125 is available in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Operating Budget of the Library Department. Funding for the remaining lease term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
21. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Emergency Medical Services Department (EMS) Operating Budget of Ordinance No. 20100913-002 to increase EMS General Fund Operating Revenue in the amount of $1,385,780, increase EMS General Fund Operating Expenses in the amount of $1,066,215, and add 12 new paramedic full-time equivalent positions; amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Operating Budget, General Fund Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund of Ordinance No. 20100913-002 to transfer and appropriate funds. Funding in the amount of $1,385,780 will be available per the approval of the Interlocal Agreement with Travis County for ground EMS services for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. 22. Authorize execution of renewal and amendment of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City and Travis County to provide ground emergency medical services in areas of Travis County outside the City’s corporate limits and support services to Travis County’s STAR Flight program for a 12-month term beginning on October 1, 2010, in exchange for payment of $11,937,253 by Travis County.
Approve a resolution adopting the City's Legislative Program for the 82nd Texas Legislative Session.
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Sections 3-1-1, 3-2-3, and 3-7-2 (Animal Regulation, Commerce in Live Animals, and Offense and Penalty) relating to commerce in live animals, specifically cats and dogs, and establishing a fine for a failure to comply.
Set a public hearing to receive citizen comments on the City’s intent to apply to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for up to $8,000,000 of Section 108 funds and up to $2,000,000 in Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI) Grant to carry out eligible economic development activities pursuant to 24 CFR 570.703 (h)(2) and 570.204. Under the HUD Regulations the City proposes to make loans to for-profit entities to create job opportunities for persons of low and moderate income at a minimum of one job per $35,000 of HUD assistance, pursuant to 20 CFR 570.703 (i). (Suggested date and time: January 13, 2011, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Annual report from Austin Technologies Incubator (ATI) on 2010 activities and accomplishments
Discuss legal issues related to John K. Strickland, Jr., Peter C. Strickland, and Edwin L. Strickland, III v. City of Austin; Cause No. D-1-GN-09-001838; In the District Court of Travis County, Texas. (Private consultation with attorney-section 551.071.) Related to Item #75.
Daniel Llanes – No disc golf at Guerrero Park Pam Thompson – No disc golf at 700 Grove in Montopolis Librado Almanza – No disk golf in Roy Guerrero Colorado River Park Stefan Wray – No disc golf for Guerrero Colorado River Park Susana Almanza – No disc golf for Montopolis and Guerrero Park! Linda Messier – Proposed site for the homeless RV park in North Austin Akwasi Evans – Economic discrimination Pat Johnson – City issues Marilyn Jackson – No disc golf at Roy Guerrero Park John Hynes – Austin Green Zone
Approve an ordinance authorizing a settlement agreement in John K. Strickland, Jr., Peter C. Strickland, and Edwin L. Strickland, III v. City of Austin; Cause No. D-1-GN-09-001838 filed in District Court, Travis County, Texas and granting variances necessary to effectuate the settlement. Related to Item #74.
Zoning Consent & Postponements
Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Items 76-88 and 92
C14H-2010-0021 – Olson-Foster House - Conduct a public hearing and approve all three readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3808 Avenue H (Waller Creek Watershed) from family residence–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-NCCD) combining district zoning to family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark-neighborhood conservation (SF-3-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. Applicant: Francis Wilde, owner. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
C14H-2010-0020 – Paul J. Thompson House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1507 Wooldridge Drive (Shoal 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. Applicants: Valerie and Michael Weynand, owners. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
C14H-2010-0027 – Bouldin-Blum House - Conduct a public hearing and approve all three readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 615 West Mary Street (East Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence–neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on December 14, 2010. Applicant: Laura Raines Smith, owner. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
C14H-2010-0019 – Hyde Park Local Historic District - Conduct a public hearing and approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property generally between 38th and 45th Streets, Avenue A and Duval Streets, from: family residence–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-NCCD) combining district to family residence–historic area–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-HD-NCCD) combining district; family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-H-NCCD) combining district to family residence–historic landmark–historic area–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-H-HD-NCCD) combining district; townhouse and condominium residence–neighborhood conservation (SF-6-NCCD) combining district to townhouse and condominium residence–historic area–neighborhood conservation (SF-6-HD-NCCD) combining district; multi-family residence–low density–neighborhood conservation (MF-2-NCCD) combining district to multi-family residence–low density–historic area–neighborhood conservation (MF-2-HD-NCCD) combining district; multi-family residence–medium density–neighborhood conservation (MF-3-NCCD) combining district to multi-family residence–medium density–historic area–neighborhood conservation (MF-3-HD-NCCD) combining district; multi-family residence–moderate-high density–neighborhood conservation (MF-4-NCCD) combining district to multi-family residence–moderate-high density–historic area–neighborhood conservation (MF-4-HD-NCCD) combining district; limited office–neighborhood conservation (LO-NCCD) combining district to limited office–historic area– neighborhood conservation (LO-HD-NCCD) combining district; limited office–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation (LO-H-NCCD) combining district to limited office–historic landmark–historic area–neighborhood conservation (LO-H-HD-NCCD) combining district; limited office–vertical mixed use–neighborhood conservation (LO-V-NCCD) combining district to limited office–vertical mixed use–historic area–neighborhood conservation (LO-V-HD-NCCD) combining district; general office–neighborhood conservation (GO-NCCD) combining district to general office–historic area–neighborhood conservation (GO-HD-NCCD) combining district; neighborhood commercial–neighborhood conservation (LR-NCCD) combining district to neighborhood commercial–historic area–neighborhood conservation (LR-HD-NCCD) combining district; community commercial–neighborhood conservation (GR-NCCD) combining district to community commercial–historic area–neighborhood conservation (FR-HD-NCCD) combining district; general commercial services – neighborhood conservation (CS-NCCD) combining district to general commercial services–historic area–neighborhood conservation (CS-HD-NCCD) combining district; neighborhood office–Neighborhood conservation (NO-NCCD) combining district to neighborhood office–historic landmark–historic area–neighborhood conservation (NO-H-HD-NCCD) combining district; and public–neighborhood conservation (P-NCCD) combining district to public–historic area–neighborhood conservation (P-HD-NCCD) combining district. Staff Recommendation: To grant the historic area combining district zoning to all the above-referenced base zoning classifications. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant the historic area combining district zoning to all the above-referenced base zoning classifications. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the historic area combining district zoning to all the above-referenced base zoning classifications. Prior Council action: Keep the public hearing open and approve on first reading only the historic area combining district zoning to all the above-referenced base zoning classifications. Applicants: Hyde Park Historic District Nominating Team (Lorre Weidlich, chair). City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Albert Stowell regarding the decision to renew an Outdoor Music Venue permit for The Allan House, located at 1104 San Antonio Street.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Albert Stowell regarding the decision to renew an Outdoor Music Venue permit for The Allan House, located at 1104 San Antonio Street.
Certificate of Congratulations -- Award-winning DVD, "Big Bird, Little Bird" -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Sara Hickman and collaborators Proclamation -- 2010 Neighborhood Habitat Challenge Winners -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by representatives of the winning Neighborhood Associations Proclamation -- KOOP Radio's "Sweet 16" Anniversary Benefit -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Kim McCarson and KOOP Board Members Proclamation -- Austin Clubhouse Month -- to be presented by Council Member Randi Shade and to be accepted by Lisa Yoch and Carolyn Neal
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Albert Stowell regarding the decision to renew an Outdoor Music Venue permit for The Allan House, located at 1104 San Antonio Street.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code to designate the Board of Adjustment as the body to review variances and site development regulation appeals in the Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) (C20-2010-019). To be reviewed by Planning Commission on December 14, 2010.
Conduct a public hearing to consider an appeal by Mrs. Carol Torgrimson of the Zoning and Platting Commission’s decision to approve a Hill Country Roadway site plan for The Trails at 620, located at 8300 N. R.M. 620, (SPC-2009-0349C) and its associated variance for an additional driveway cut.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending sections 25-2-1001 and 25-2-1008 of the City Code relating to landscaping irrigation requirements for site plans. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact. Recommended by the Environmental Board. To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission on December 14, 2010, the Water Planning Advisory Board on December 14, 2010, and the Planning Commission December 14, 2010.
Conduct a public hearing and approve a resolution authorizing the use of approximately 6,420 square feet of land for a permanent retrieval shaft, approximately 162,348 square feet of land for a permanent subterranean tunnel, and approximately 14,985 square feet of land for a temporary staging area and material storage site in connection with the construction, use, maintenance, repair, and replacement of a portion of the WTP4 Jollyville Water Transmission Main Project through multiple tracts of dedicated parkland known as the Upper Bull Creek Greenbelt, in accordance with Sec. 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. All costs associated with construction, as well as any parkland restoration will be paid by requester. (Suggested date and time, December 16, 2010, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX). Reviewed by Parks and Recreation Board.
Conduct a public hearing and approve a resolution authorizing the use of approximately 6,420 square feet of land for a permanent retrieval shaft, approximately 162,348 square feet of land for a permanent subterranean tunnel, and approximately 14,985 square feet of land for a temporary staging area and material storage site in connection with the construction, use, maintenance, repair, and replacement of a portion of the WTP4 Jollyville Water Transmission Main Project through multiple tracts of dedicated parkland known as the Upper Bull Creek Greenbelt, in accordance with Sec. 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. All costs associated with construction, as well as any parkland restoration will be paid by requester. (Suggested date and time, December 16, 2010, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX). Reviewed by Parks and Recreation Board.
Conduct a public hearing and approve a resolution authorizing the use of approximately 6,420 square feet of land for a permanent retrieval shaft, approximately 162,348 square feet of land for a permanent subterranean tunnel, and approximately 14,985 square feet of land for a temporary staging area and material storage site in connection with the construction, use, maintenance, repair, and replacement of a portion of the WTP4 Jollyville Water Transmission Main Project through multiple tracts of dedicated parkland known as the Upper Bull Creek Greenbelt, in accordance with Sec. 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. All costs associated with construction, as well as any parkland restoration will be paid by requester. (Suggested date and time, December 16, 2010, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX). Reviewed by Parks and Recreation Board.
Dec 16, 2010 City Council Meetings
9:55 AM -- Invocation: Rev. Jim Rigby, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church 10:00 AM -- City Council Convenes
Authorize the negotiation and execution of a month-to-month lease renewal with funding authorization for up to 12-months, for up to 125 parking spaces for employees of the Faulk Central Library and the Austin History Center of the Austin Public Library Department, located at 800 Lavaca, with TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, Austin TX, in an amount not to exceed $157,500. Funding in the amount of $118,125 is available in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Operating Budget of the Library Department. Funding for the remaining lease term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
21. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Emergency Medical Services Department (EMS) Operating Budget of Ordinance No. 20100913-002 to increase EMS General Fund Operating Revenue in the amount of $1,385,780, increase EMS General Fund Operating Expenses in the amount of $1,066,215, and add 12 new paramedic full-time equivalent positions; amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Operating Budget, General Fund Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund of Ordinance No. 20100913-002 to transfer and appropriate funds. Funding in the amount of $1,385,780 will be available per the approval of the Interlocal Agreement with Travis County for ground EMS services for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. 22. Authorize execution of renewal and amendment of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City and Travis County to provide ground emergency medical services in areas of Travis County outside the City’s corporate limits and support services to Travis County’s STAR Flight program for a 12-month term beginning on October 1, 2010, in exchange for payment of $11,937,253 by Travis County.
Approve a resolution adopting the City's Legislative Program for the 82nd Texas Legislative Session.
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Sections 3-1-1, 3-2-3, and 3-7-2 (Animal Regulation, Commerce in Live Animals, and Offense and Penalty) relating to commerce in live animals, specifically cats and dogs, and establishing a fine for a failure to comply.
Set a public hearing to receive citizen comments on the City’s intent to apply to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for up to $8,000,000 of Section 108 funds and up to $2,000,000 in Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI) Grant to carry out eligible economic development activities pursuant to 24 CFR 570.703 (h)(2) and 570.204. Under the HUD Regulations the City proposes to make loans to for-profit entities to create job opportunities for persons of low and moderate income at a minimum of one job per $35,000 of HUD assistance, pursuant to 20 CFR 570.703 (i). (Suggested date and time: January 13, 2011, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Annual report from Austin Technologies Incubator (ATI) on 2010 activities and accomplishments
Discuss legal issues related to John K. Strickland, Jr., Peter C. Strickland, and Edwin L. Strickland, III v. City of Austin; Cause No. D-1-GN-09-001838; In the District Court of Travis County, Texas. (Private consultation with attorney-section 551.071.) Related to Item #75.
Daniel Llanes – No disc golf at Guerrero Park Pam Thompson – No disc golf at 700 Grove in Montopolis Librado Almanza – No disk golf in Roy Guerrero Colorado River Park Stefan Wray – No disc golf for Guerrero Colorado River Park Susana Almanza – No disc golf for Montopolis and Guerrero Park! Linda Messier – Proposed site for the homeless RV park in North Austin Akwasi Evans – Economic discrimination Pat Johnson – City issues Marilyn Jackson – No disc golf at Roy Guerrero Park John Hynes – Austin Green Zone
Approve an ordinance authorizing a settlement agreement in John K. Strickland, Jr., Peter C. Strickland, and Edwin L. Strickland, III v. City of Austin; Cause No. D-1-GN-09-001838 filed in District Court, Travis County, Texas and granting variances necessary to effectuate the settlement. Related to Item #74.
Zoning Consent & Postponements
Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Items 76-88 and 92
C14H-2010-0021 – Olson-Foster House - Conduct a public hearing and approve all three readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3808 Avenue H (Waller Creek Watershed) from family residence–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-NCCD) combining district zoning to family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark-neighborhood conservation (SF-3-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. Applicant: Francis Wilde, owner. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
C14H-2010-0020 – Paul J. Thompson House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1507 Wooldridge Drive (Shoal 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. Applicants: Valerie and Michael Weynand, owners. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
C14H-2010-0027 – Bouldin-Blum House - Conduct a public hearing and approve all three readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 615 West Mary Street (East Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence–neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on December 14, 2010. Applicant: Laura Raines Smith, owner. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
C14H-2010-0019 – Hyde Park Local Historic District - Conduct a public hearing and approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property generally between 38th and 45th Streets, Avenue A and Duval Streets, from: family residence–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-NCCD) combining district to family residence–historic area–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-HD-NCCD) combining district; family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-H-NCCD) combining district to family residence–historic landmark–historic area–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-H-HD-NCCD) combining district; townhouse and condominium residence–neighborhood conservation (SF-6-NCCD) combining district to townhouse and condominium residence–historic area–neighborhood conservation (SF-6-HD-NCCD) combining district; multi-family residence–low density–neighborhood conservation (MF-2-NCCD) combining district to multi-family residence–low density–historic area–neighborhood conservation (MF-2-HD-NCCD) combining district; multi-family residence–medium density–neighborhood conservation (MF-3-NCCD) combining district to multi-family residence–medium density–historic area–neighborhood conservation (MF-3-HD-NCCD) combining district; multi-family residence–moderate-high density–neighborhood conservation (MF-4-NCCD) combining district to multi-family residence–moderate-high density–historic area–neighborhood conservation (MF-4-HD-NCCD) combining district; limited office–neighborhood conservation (LO-NCCD) combining district to limited office–historic area– neighborhood conservation (LO-HD-NCCD) combining district; limited office–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation (LO-H-NCCD) combining district to limited office–historic landmark–historic area–neighborhood conservation (LO-H-HD-NCCD) combining district; limited office–vertical mixed use–neighborhood conservation (LO-V-NCCD) combining district to limited office–vertical mixed use–historic area–neighborhood conservation (LO-V-HD-NCCD) combining district; general office–neighborhood conservation (GO-NCCD) combining district to general office–historic area–neighborhood conservation (GO-HD-NCCD) combining district; neighborhood commercial–neighborhood conservation (LR-NCCD) combining district to neighborhood commercial–historic area–neighborhood conservation (LR-HD-NCCD) combining district; community commercial–neighborhood conservation (GR-NCCD) combining district to community commercial–historic area–neighborhood conservation (FR-HD-NCCD) combining district; general commercial services – neighborhood conservation (CS-NCCD) combining district to general commercial services–historic area–neighborhood conservation (CS-HD-NCCD) combining district; neighborhood office–Neighborhood conservation (NO-NCCD) combining district to neighborhood office–historic landmark–historic area–neighborhood conservation (NO-H-HD-NCCD) combining district; and public–neighborhood conservation (P-NCCD) combining district to public–historic area–neighborhood conservation (P-HD-NCCD) combining district. Staff Recommendation: To grant the historic area combining district zoning to all the above-referenced base zoning classifications. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant the historic area combining district zoning to all the above-referenced base zoning classifications. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the historic area combining district zoning to all the above-referenced base zoning classifications. Prior Council action: Keep the public hearing open and approve on first reading only the historic area combining district zoning to all the above-referenced base zoning classifications. Applicants: Hyde Park Historic District Nominating Team (Lorre Weidlich, chair). City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Albert Stowell regarding the decision to renew an Outdoor Music Venue permit for The Allan House, located at 1104 San Antonio Street.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Albert Stowell regarding the decision to renew an Outdoor Music Venue permit for The Allan House, located at 1104 San Antonio Street.
Certificate of Congratulations -- Award-winning DVD, "Big Bird, Little Bird" -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Sara Hickman and collaborators Proclamation -- 2010 Neighborhood Habitat Challenge Winners -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by representatives of the winning Neighborhood Associations Proclamation -- KOOP Radio's "Sweet 16" Anniversary Benefit -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Kim McCarson and KOOP Board Members Proclamation -- Austin Clubhouse Month -- to be presented by Council Member Randi Shade and to be accepted by Lisa Yoch and Carolyn Neal
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Albert Stowell regarding the decision to renew an Outdoor Music Venue permit for The Allan House, located at 1104 San Antonio Street.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code to designate the Board of Adjustment as the body to review variances and site development regulation appeals in the Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) (C20-2010-019). To be reviewed by Planning Commission on December 14, 2010.
Conduct a public hearing to consider an appeal by Mrs. Carol Torgrimson of the Zoning and Platting Commission’s decision to approve a Hill Country Roadway site plan for The Trails at 620, located at 8300 N. R.M. 620, (SPC-2009-0349C) and its associated variance for an additional driveway cut.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending sections 25-2-1001 and 25-2-1008 of the City Code relating to landscaping irrigation requirements for site plans. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact. Recommended by the Environmental Board. To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission on December 14, 2010, the Water Planning Advisory Board on December 14, 2010, and the Planning Commission December 14, 2010.
Conduct a public hearing and approve a resolution authorizing the use of approximately 6,420 square feet of land for a permanent retrieval shaft, approximately 162,348 square feet of land for a permanent subterranean tunnel, and approximately 14,985 square feet of land for a temporary staging area and material storage site in connection with the construction, use, maintenance, repair, and replacement of a portion of the WTP4 Jollyville Water Transmission Main Project through multiple tracts of dedicated parkland known as the Upper Bull Creek Greenbelt, in accordance with Sec. 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. All costs associated with construction, as well as any parkland restoration will be paid by requester. (Suggested date and time, December 16, 2010, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX). Reviewed by Parks and Recreation Board.
Conduct a public hearing and approve a resolution authorizing the use of approximately 6,420 square feet of land for a permanent retrieval shaft, approximately 162,348 square feet of land for a permanent subterranean tunnel, and approximately 14,985 square feet of land for a temporary staging area and material storage site in connection with the construction, use, maintenance, repair, and replacement of a portion of the WTP4 Jollyville Water Transmission Main Project through multiple tracts of dedicated parkland known as the Upper Bull Creek Greenbelt, in accordance with Sec. 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. All costs associated with construction, as well as any parkland restoration will be paid by requester. (Suggested date and time, December 16, 2010, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX). Reviewed by Parks and Recreation Board.
Conduct a public hearing and approve a resolution authorizing the use of approximately 6,420 square feet of land for a permanent retrieval shaft, approximately 162,348 square feet of land for a permanent subterranean tunnel, and approximately 14,985 square feet of land for a temporary staging area and material storage site in connection with the construction, use, maintenance, repair, and replacement of a portion of the WTP4 Jollyville Water Transmission Main Project through multiple tracts of dedicated parkland known as the Upper Bull Creek Greenbelt, in accordance with Sec. 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. All costs associated with construction, as well as any parkland restoration will be paid by requester. (Suggested date and time, December 16, 2010, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX). Reviewed by Parks and Recreation Board.