Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
April 12, 2007
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 377kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the Regular Meeting of April 12, 2007 were approved on the 19th day of April, 2007 on Council Member Kim's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Minutes, 458kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 335kb
Agenda Items - April 12, 2007
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Item 1 - April 12, 2007
Approval of the minutes of the Austin City Council from the regularly scheduled meeting of April 5, 2007.
The minutes from the regularly scheduled meeting of April 5, 2007 were approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-001, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb
Item 2 - April 12, 2007
Approve the issuance of a Letter of Intent for a rebate in the amount of $66,976.88 to ALORI PROPERTIES (37TH STREET), Austin, TX, for the installation of a solar photovoltaic system at their facility located at 506 West 37th Street, Austin, TX. Funding in the amount of $66,976.88 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of Austin Energy in the Conservation Rebates and Incentives Fund. Recommended by the Resource Management Commission.
The motion authorizing the issuance of a letter of intent for a rebate in the amount of $66,976.88 was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-002, Agenda Backup (Commission Action), PDF, 114kb
20070412-002, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 3 - April 12, 2007
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with PUSH UP FOUNDATIONS, INC., Austin, TX to provide men's shelter services, on a month-to-month contract basis from April 1, 2007 - July 31, 2007, for a monthly amount of $14,166.66, and a total contract amount not to exceed $56,666.64. Funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of the Health and Human Services Department.
This item was postponed to April 19, 2007.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-003, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 4 - April 12, 2007
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 8, Block C, Onion Creek Forest, Section 1, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, located at 5304 Sand Hill Drive from Martha Fuhrman and William Fuhrman for the Onion Creek Voluntary Flood Buyout-FEMA-1606-DR Project, in the amount of $50,000 for the land and improvements. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
Resolution No. 20070412-004 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070412-004, PDF, 16kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-004, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 100kb
20070412-004, Agenda Backup (financial analysis), PDF, 80kb
20070412-004, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 394kb
20070412-004, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 5 - April 12, 2007
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 1, Block N, Onion Creek Forest, Section 2, Amended Plat, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, located at 7003 Thatch Lane, from Jose O. and Maria D. Ortiz for the Onion Creek Voluntary Flood Buyout-FEMA-1606-DR Project, in the amount of $40,000 for the land and improvements and $45,000 owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $95,000. Funding in the amount of $95,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
Resolution No. 20070412-005 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070412-005, PDF, 18kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-005, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 101kb
20070412-005, Agenda Backup (financial analysis), PDF, 80kb
20070412-005, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 351kb
20070412-005, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 6 - April 12, 2007
Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20070111-026 authorizing the negotiation and execution of all appropriate documents for the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) to waive the City's local match fund participation requirement of $69,300 for the Channel Road Bridge at Rocky Cliff Slough Project, an authorized federal off-system bridge program project, and for the City's performance of an equivalent amount of structural work on the Circle S Bridge #1 over South Boggy Creek (0.90 miles South of William Cannon Drive) project and the Burleson Road Bridges at Country Club Creek project. There is no anticipated fiscal impact. A fiscal note is not required.
Resolution No. 20070412-006 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070412-006, PDF, 20kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-006, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 100kb
20070412-006, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 461kb
20070412-006, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
Item 7 - April 12, 2007
Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20070111-027 authorizing the negotiation and execution of all appropriate documents for the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) to waive the City's local match fund participation requirement of $88,200 for the Old Manor Road at Tannehill Branch Project, an authorized federal off-system bridge program project, and for the City's performance of an equivalent amount of structural work on the Circle S Bridge #1 over South Boggy Creek (0.90 miles South of William Cannon Drive) project and the Burleson Road Bridges at Country Club Creek Project. There is no anticipated fiscal impact. A fiscal note is not required.
Resolution No. 20070412-007 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070412-007, PDF, 19kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-007, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 100kb
20070412-007, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 501kb
20070412-007, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
Item 8 - April 12, 2007
Authorize Amendment No. 1 to increase the spending authority and increase the term length of coal transportation tariff agreements with BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY, Ft. Worth, TX, and UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, Omaha, NE, for the transportation of coal supplies by rail to the Fayette Power Project; and short term transportation contracts with qualified trucking companies for the transportation of coal supplies by truck to the Fayette Power Project from $12 million per year to a revised amount of $80 million per year for terms of up to 60 months in length. Up to $80 million per fiscal year. Funding will be provided through the Electric Utility Fuel Charge revenue. Contract Amendment. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C 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 solicitation.
The motion authorizing amendment number 1 to increase the spending authority and increase the term length of coal transportation tariff agreements was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-008, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 9 - April 12, 2007
Authorize negotiation, ratification, and execution of coal transportation tariff agreement with BNSF RAILWAY CO. (BNSF), Ft. Worth, TX, for coal transportation service in an amount not to exceed $49,000,000. Funding will be provided through the Electric Utility Fuel Charge revenue. Critical Business Need. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C 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 solicitation.
The motion authorizing the negotiation, ratification, and execution of coal transportation tariff agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-009, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 10 - April 12, 2007
Authorize award and execution of two contracts through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with HEIL OF TEXAS, Houston, TX, for the purchase of 17 automated refuse collection bodies in an amount not to exceed $1,950,171.32; and LONGHORN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, LTD, Austin, TX, for the purchase of 17 truck cab and chassis in an amount not to exceed $1,828,359. Funding in the amount of $3,778,530.32 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department. Cooperative Purchase.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of two contracts with Heil of Texas and Longhorn International Trucks, Ltd was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-010, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
20070412-010, Agenda Backup (SWS Fiscal Note), PDF, 74kb
Item 11 - April 12, 2007
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Texas Water and Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2007A (Forward Refunding), in an amount not to exceed $70,000,000 and authorizing and approving related documents; and repealing Ordinance No. 20070322-028 and any accompanying documents. There is no debt service requirement in FY 2007. The FY 2008 debt service requirement will be included in the 2007-2008 proposed Budget of the Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund.
Ordinance No. 20070412-011 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070412-011, PDF, 1.8mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-011, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 1.2mb
20070412-011, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 12 - April 12, 2007
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Texas Water and Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2007B (Advanced Refunding), in an amount not to exceed $220,000,000 and authorizing and approving related documents. There is no debt service requirement in FY 2007. The FY 2008 debt service requirement will be included in the 2007-2008 proposed Budget of the Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund.
Ordinance No. 20070412-012 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070412-012, PDF, 1.8mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-012, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 1.3mb
20070412-012, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 13 - April 12, 2007
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with PARSONS WATER AND INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., Austin, TX for professional engineering services on the Drainage Infrastructure Geographic Information System Data Acquisition project, in an amount of $650,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,000,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department. This contract was awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement) with 17.0% MBE and 13.7% WBE subcontractor participation to date.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-013, Agenda Backup (financial information), PDF, 78kb
20070412-013, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20070412-013, Agenda Backup (Staff Report- DIG07 Parsons Contract Extension RCA), PDF, 68kb
Item 14 - April 12, 2007
Approve appointments to citizen board and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-014, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb
Item 15 - April 12, 2007
Approve a resolution creating the Waller Creek Citizen Advisory Committee. (Council Member Sheryl Cole Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley and Council Member Brewster McCracken)
Resolution No. 20070412-015 was approved with the following amendments on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Leffingwell was absent. The amendment was to add two additional members to the Waller Creek Citizen Advisory Committee -- one to represent the Mexican American Culture Center and the second as an additional member representing the City.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070412-015, PDF, 57kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-015, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 151kb
20070412-015, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Analysis), PDF, 18kb
20070412-015, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 16 - April 12, 2007
Approve a resolution initiating code amendments and/or development agreements to appropriately address proposed development for Zion Rest Baptist Church at 3326 Paisano Trail, Austin, TX, and its associated property located across from the church on Paisano Trail and the Westbank Community Library District located generally in the western portion of Travis County within the Eanes Independent School District. This concerns development in the Barton Springs Zone. (Mayor Will Wynn Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley)
Resolution No. 20070412-016 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070412-016, PDF, 16kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-016, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 37kb
20070412-016, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070412-016, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 30kb
Item 17 - April 12, 2007
Approve an ordinance authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract between the City and the First Night Austin Organization to co-sponsor the First Night Austin 2008, to be held on December 31, 2007. (Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley Mayor Will Wynn Council Member Sheryl Cole)
Ordinance No. 20070412-017 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070412-017, PDF, 25kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-017, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 113kb
20070412-017, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Analysis), PDF, 19kb
20070412-017, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 18 - April 12, 2007
Approve waiver of fees under Chapter 14 of the City Code for the Schlotzsky's 25th Annual Bun Run, to be held on April 15, 2007. (Mayor Will Wynn Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley Council Member Brewster McCracken)
The motion authorizing the waiver of fees was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-018, Agenda Backup (Fees), PDF, 116kb
20070412-018, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Analysis), PDF, 15kb
20070412-018, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 19 - April 12, 2007
Presentation of the Mayor's Mental Health Task Force Monitoring Committee 2006 Annual Report by Dr. Susan Stone
The presentation was made by Dr. Susan Stone, Mayor's Mental Health Task Force Monitoring Committee.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-019, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 2.4mb
Item 20 - April 12, 2007
Discuss legal issues concerning legislation in the 80th Legislative Session. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-020, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb
Item 21 - April 12, 2007
Discuss legal issues concerning development at Northcross Mall. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071)
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-021, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb
Item 22 - April 12, 2007
Discuss legal issues relating to the labor negotiations for a Meet and Confer contract with the Austin Safety Officers Association. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071)
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-022, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 23 - April 12, 2007
Discuss legal issues related to Cause No. 6233380; State of Texas v. Ben Ogbodiegwu, in the Municipal Court, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and contract agreements with Push Up Foundations, Inc. and the City of Austin. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071)
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-023, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 24 - April 12, 2007
C14-06-0121 - The Domain - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 10700-11000 Burnet Road, 11100-11900 Burnet Road; 2800 Block of Braker Lane and 3300 West Braker Lane (Walnut Creek Watershed) from major industrial-planned development area (MI-PDA) combining district zoning to major industrial-planned development area (MI-PDA) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning with conditions. First reading approved on March 1, 2007. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: RREEF Domain, L.P. (Chad Marsh). Agent: Drenner+Golden, Stuart, Wolff, L.L.P. (Michele Haussmann). City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.
Ordinance No. 20070412-024 for major industrial-planned development area (MI-PDA) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning with conditions and amendments was approved. The amendments to the ordinance were. Part III, (P) (2) should read: "...provided that a hike and bike trail shall be allowed in this area." Part III (Q) should read: "Sidewalk standard. Burnet Road is not currently a Core Transit Corridor. However the following subsections of Chapter 25-2, Subchapter E (Design Standards and Mixed Use), Section 2.2.2. Core Transit Corridors standards shall apply to all properties adjacent to Burnet Road:" Part III (Q) (2) should read, "Sidewalks on the properties adjacent to Burnet Road shall not be required until Burnet Road has curb and gutters. Sidewalks shall be built in accordance with the standards in the North Burnet Gateway Neighborhood Plan." The amendments to the restrictive covenant were. (3)(a) should read "a minimum of the two star rating under the Austin Energy Green Building Program in effect on April 12, 2007; or." (3)(b) should read "a minimum of the LEED Silver Certification for Core and Shell for residential and office development or LEED certification for retail development under the LEED program; provided, however, all buildings certified under the LEED system must, at a minimum, require an increase in energy efficiency to 14% above ASHRAE 90.1 - 2004 User's Manual." The first sentence of Part III, (Q) (1) should be deleted.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070412-024, PDF, 333kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-024, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 41kb
20070412-024, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070412-024, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.6mb
20070412-024, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 171kb
20070412-024, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 686kb
20070412-024, Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 265kb
Item 25 - April 12, 2007
C14-06-0123 - Ardent 1 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1500 South Lamar Boulevard (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from community commercial (GR) district zoning and general commercial services (CS) district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on November 16, 2007. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Ocean Stone SC, L.L.C. (Robert S. Peek Jr.). Agent: Drenner & Golden Stuart Wolff, SSP (Michele Rogerson). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
This item was postponed to April 19, 2007 at the staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-025, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 118kb
20070412-025, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070412-025, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 416kb
Item 26 - April 12, 2007
C14-06-0124 - Ardent 2 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1418 South Lamar Boulevard (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence-medium density (MF-3) district zoning and general commercial services (CS) district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on November 16, 2007. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Ocean Stone SC, L.L.C. (Robert S. Peek Jr.). Agent: Drenner & Golden Stuart Wolff, SSP (Michele Rogerson). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
This item was postponed to April 19, 2007 at the staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-026, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 119kb
20070412-026, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070412-026, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 420kb
Item 27 - April 12, 2007
C14-06-0157 - 13233 Pond Springs Road - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 13233 Pond Springs Road (Lake Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1; commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1) combining district zoning for Tract 2; and community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 3. First reading approved on December 7, 2006. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: The London Management Trust (Michael S. London). Agent: Vincent Gerard and Associates, Inc. (Vincent Huebinger). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
Ordinance No. 20070412-027 for community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1; commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1) combining district zoning for Tract 2; and community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 3 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070412-027, PDF, 331kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-027, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 43kb
20070412-027, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 105kb
20070412-027, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070412-027, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 362kb
20070412-027, Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 260kb
Item 28 - April 12, 2007
NPA-07-0007.01 - Jamestown Condos - Conduct a public hearing to approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 000629-106, the North Austin Civic Association (NACA) Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) from commercial to mixed use for the property located at 8323 Jamestown Drive (Little Walnut Creek Watershed). Staff Recommendation: To approve a land use designation of mixed use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To approve a land use designation of mixed use. Applicant: Rex Gore. Agent: Land Design Studio (Gary Bellamy). City Staff: Paul DiGiuseppe, 974-2685.
Ordinance No. 20070412-028 for a land use designation of mixed use on the Future Land Use Map was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070412-028, PDF, 117kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-028, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20070412-028, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 44kb
20070412-028, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070412-028, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 670kb
Item 29 - April 12, 2007
C14-07-0007 - Jamestown Condos - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 8323 Jamestown Drive (Little Walnut Creek Watershed) from general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial-services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Rex Gore. Agent: Land Design Studio (Gary Bellamy). City Staff: Tina Bui, 974-2755.
Ordinance No. 20070412-029 for general commercial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-NP) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070412-029, PDF, 185kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-029, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 42kb
20070412-029, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070412-029, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 670kb
Item 30 - April 12, 2007
C14-07-0010 - Cardinal Station - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3306-3310 South 2nd Street (Bouldin creek watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to public (P) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant public (P) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant public (P) district zoning. Applicant: Austin Energy. Agent: Davar Engineering (Jim Herbert). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
The first reading of the ordinance for public (P) district zoning was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-030, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070412-030, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 283kb
Item 31 - April 12, 2007
C814-06-0109 - Lakeshore PUD - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2201 Lakeshore Blvd. (Town Lake Watershed) from multi-family residence medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning to planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning with conditions. Applicant: Lakeshore LTD. Agent: Armbrust and Brown (David Armbrust). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance with the following amendments for planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning with conditions was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 5-1 vote. Council Member Kim voted nay. Council Member Leffingwell was absent. The modifications were: 1) Areas designated for public use shall be fully accessible to the public no later than 6 years after re-development activities have commenced. 2) 20% of all rental units built in excess of the MF-3 maximum of 1,800 units shall be reserved for residents earning 80% of median household income. 3) The Lakeshore PUD shall be subject to any city-wide parkland dedication fees approved by City Council within 18 months of the PUD ordinance adoption up to a maximum of $650 per unit, provided that the owner shall receive a credit for costs associated with on-site public space and park improvements. All fees collected by the city shall be used for parkland improvements made along the Town Lake Park. The preceding shall satisfy all City of Austin parkland dedication requirements for the PUD. And 4) Residential uses may be converted to commercial as long as there is no increase in the net peak hour vehicle trips.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-031, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070412-031, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.1mb
Item 32 - April 12, 2007
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Nicki Mebane and Walter Olenick of the Planning Commission's decision to approve a revision to a conditional use permit (Section 25-2-491 of the City Code) to increase the number of beds from 35 to 58 for a transitional housing use in CS-CO, Commercial Services, for Bannum, Inc. located at 1109 East 52nd Street. (Site Plan Number: SPC-05-0027A). Conditional Use Permit approved by Planning Commission. Parking variance denied by Board of Adjustment.
The public hearing was closed and the following motion was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Leffingwell was absent. The motion was to deny the appeal and include these four conditions in the condition use permit: 1) The operator of the facility must comply with all parking regulations within 180 days of the approval of the Planning Commission; 2) They must provide an onsite manager; 3) There must be 24 hour security; and 4) They are required to have the employees walk the property daily.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-032, Agenda Backup (Back up), PDF, 74kb
20070412-032, Agenda Backup (Planning Commission Summary), PDF, 3.9mb
20070412-032, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070412-032, Agenda Backup (Site Plan appeal review sheet), PDF, 3.3mb
Item 33 - April 12, 2007
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment and approve a resolution to select 2201 East Ben White Boulevard as a site for a day labor center and directing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a lease for the site. Recommended by the Public Health and Human Services Subcommittee.
The public hearing was closed and Resolution No. 20070412-033, approving a one year lease with renewal options on the site recommended by staff, was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Leffingwell was absent. Mayor Wynn asked staff to continue to look for a site for the day labor center in South Austin that might be more appropriate on a long-term basis.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070412-033, PDF, 38kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070412-033, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 126kb
20070412-033, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 110kb
20070412-033, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070412-033, Agenda Late Backup , PDF, 832kb
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