Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
May 15, 2008
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 401kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 23kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the Regular Meeting of May 15, 2008 were approved on the 22nd day of May 2008 on Council Member Martinez' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote. The minutes for the regular meeting of May 15, 2008 were amended and approved on June 18, 2008 on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote. See Item 25.
Minutes, 523kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 169kb
Agenda Items - May 15, 2008
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Item 1 - May 15, 2008
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council Worksession from May 7, 2008 and the May 8, 2008 Regular meeting.
The minutes from the meeting of Council May 7, 2008 worksession and the May 8, 2008 regular meeting were approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-001, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb
Item 2 - May 15, 2008
Approve Service Extension Request No. 2716 for water service not to exceed a peak hour flow of 14 gallons per minute (gpm) for MITCHEL AND ROSE WONG, owners of a proposed 6 single-family home development located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction at 1700 Stoneridge Terrace. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact. Recommended by the Environmental Board and the Water and Wastewater Commission.
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-002, Agenda Backup (EB), PDF, 15kb
20080515-002, Agenda Backup (Map AWU), PDF, 668kb
20080515-002, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
20080515-002, Agenda Backup (WWW Action), PDF, 21kb
Item 3 - May 15, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 28, Richland Estates Section one, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, located at 1211 Harrison Lane, from Eva C. Apel for the Carson Creek Floodplain Buyout in Richland Estates, in the amount of $108,000 for the land and improvements and $21,500 in owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, and handicap modifications not to exceed $50,000 for a total amount not to exceed $189,500. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
Resolution No. 20080515-003 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080515-003, PDF, 19kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-003, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 78kb
20080515-003, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 511kb
20080515-003, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080515-003, Agenda Backup (Revised Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb
Item 4 - May 15, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 29, Richland Estates Section One, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, located at 1300 Hyman Lane, from David Cook and Jeanese A. Clark now known as Jeanese A. Cook for the Carson Creek Floodplain Buyout in Richland Estates, in the amount of $125,000 for the land and improvements, $24,900 in owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $159,900. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
Resolution No. 20080515-004 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080515-004, PDF, 18kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-004, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb
20080515-004, Agenda Backup (FISCAL NOTE), PDF, 78kb
20080515-004, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 485kb
20080515-004, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 5 - May 15, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 9-A, Resubdivision of Lots 9 thru 11 and Lots 33 thru 35, Richland Estates Section One, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, located at 1210 Harrison Lane, from Oscar and Ramona Ledesma for the Carson Creek Floodplain Buyout in Richland Estates, in the amount of $123,000 for the land and improvements, $36,800 in owner-assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $169,800. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
Resolution No. 20080515-005 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080515-005, PDF, 19kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-005, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb
20080515-005, Agenda Backup (FISCAL NOTE), PDF, 78kb
20080515-005, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 492kb
20080515-005, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 6 - May 15, 2008
Authorize execution of a construction contract with MUNIZ CONCRETE AND CONTRACTING, INC. (MBE/MH 85.25%), Austin, TX for ADA Sidewalk & Ramp Improvements 2007 Group 6 in the amount of $904,913 plus a $90,491 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $995,404. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Public Works Department. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 3.34% MBE and 2.57% WBE subcontractor participation.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Muniz Concrete and Contracting, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-006, Agenda Backup (M/WBE TOTALS BREAKDOWN), PDF, 77kb
20080515-006, Agenda Backup (PWD Fiscal Note), PDF, 62kb
20080515-006, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 7 - May 15, 2008
Approve a resolution confirming the designation of Assistant Fire Chief Jim Evans as Acting Fire Chief effective May 7, 2008.
Resolution No. 20080515-007 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080515-007, PDF, 22kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-007, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 37kb
20080515-007, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 8 - May 15, 2008
Approve an ordinance authorizing the application for and acceptance of grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, Project Safe Neighborhoods in the amount of $9,500; and amending the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Police Department Operating Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20070910-003 to appropriate $9,500 to purchase equipment including a trailer to transport a sign to identify a Project Safe Neighborhood site. Funding is available for the grant period April 1, 2008 to August 31, 2008. A cash match is not required for this one time equipment purchase.
Ordinance No. 20080515-008 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080515-008, PDF, 31kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-008, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 16kb
20080515-008, Agenda Backup (Project Safe Neighborhood Trailer), PDF, 63kb
20080515-008, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 9 - May 15, 2008
Approve an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of $45,460 in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice, Bulletproof Vest Partnership; and amending the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Police Department Operating Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20070910-003 to appropriate $45,460 to fund the Austin Police Department Bulletproof Vest Program. Funding is available from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice for the Austin Police Department Bulletproof Vest Program for the grant period September 13, 2007 - September 30, 2011.
Ordinance No. 20080515-009 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080515-009, PDF, 26kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-009, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 59kb
20080515-009, Agenda Backup (Fiscal note for 5_15 meeting), PDF, 7kb
20080515-009, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 10 - May 15, 2008
Approve ratification of two contracts for the purchase of automated meters with TEXAS METER & DEVICE COMPANY, Waco, TX, in an amount not to exceed $2,211,840, and TEXAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES, Georgetown, TX, in an amount not to exceed $1,719,568. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Approved Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Sole bid received. This contract will be awarded 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 identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion for the ratification of two contracts with Texas Meter and Device Company and Texas Electric Cooperatives was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-010, Agenda Backup (CBN METERS ), PDF, 114kb
20080515-010, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20080515-010, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20080515-010, Agenda Backup (TX METER BID TAB), PDF, 13kb
Item 11 - May 15, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with COVERT FORD INC., Austin, TX, for captive repair parts for Ford light duty vehicles in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,260,000, with three 12-month extension options in estimated amounts not to exceed $463,050 for the first extension option, $486,203 for the second extension option, and $510,513 for the third extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $2,719,766. Funding in the amount of $175,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Financial and Administrative Services Department, Fleet Fund. Funding for the remaining 31 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest bid of two bids received. This contract will be awarded 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 solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract with Covert Ford Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-011, Agenda Backup (BID TAB), PDF, 14kb
20080515-011, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 12 - May 15, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance with HAGEMEYER NORTH AMERICA, INC., Coppell, TX for the purchase of mass casualty shelters and personal protective equipment for the Emergency Medical Services Department in an amount not to exceed $124,778.77. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Public Safety and Emergency Management Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund through the Fiscal Year 2006 Metropolitan Medical Response System grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. No local match required. Cooperative Purchase. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a cooperative purchase; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract through the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance with Hagemeyer North America, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-012, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 13 - May 15, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the State of Texas Multiple Awards Schedule (TXMAS) with W.W. GRAINGER INC., Austin, TX, for the purchase of personnel protective equipment for City of Austin emergency first responders in an amount not to exceed $394,000. Funding is available in the 2007-2008 special revenue fund from the Public Health Preparedness and Response for Bioterrorism (PAN FLU) grant, awarded to the Health and Human Services Department by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Public Health Preparedness Section. No local match required. Cooperative Purchase. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a cooperative purchase; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract through the State of Texas Multiple Awards Schedule (TXMAS) with W.W. Grainger Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-013, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 14 - May 15, 2008
Approve an ordinance on third reading granting a franchise agreement to ATMOS Energy Corporation to provide natural gas distribution services. Estimated annual franchise fee revenue in the amount of $500,000 is anticipated under new franchise agreement. Second reading was recommended by the Council Committee for Emerging Technology and Telecommunications.
Ordinance No. 20080515-014 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
20080515-014, Ordinance Part 1 of 2, PDF, 1.1mb
20080515-014, Ordinance Part 2 of 2, PDF, 45kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-014, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 40kb
20080515-014, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 956kb
20080515-014, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 15 - May 15, 2008
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
20080515-015, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb
20080515-015, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 13kb
Item 16 - May 15, 2008
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to negotiate a planned unit development agreement (PUD) in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) for approximately 2100 acres known as Whisper Valley at the intersection of State Highway 130 and the future extension of Braker Lane and approximately 240 acres known as Indian Hills at the intersection of State Highway 130 and the future extension of Decker Lake Road, including but not limited to appropriate land use regulations, a schedule for annexation, and the provision of funding for open space and infrastructure by the developer. (Council Member Brewster McCracken Council Member Sheryl Cole Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley)
Resolution No. 20080515-016 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080515-016, PDF, 41kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-016, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 19kb
20080515-016, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080515-016, Agenda Backup (Revised Draft Resolution), PDF, 59kb
Item 17 - May 15, 2008
Approve waiver of park rental fees for the Austin Filipino American Association's Flores de Mayo Cultural Event, to be held at the McBeth Recreation Center on May 24, 2008 (Council Member Jennifer Kim Council Member Sheryl Cole Council Member Lee Leffingwell)
The motion for the waiver of park rental fees for the Austin Filipino American Association's Flores de Mayo Cultural Event was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-017, Agenda Backup (Fees), PDF, 10kb
20080515-017, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 15kb
20080515-017, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 18 - May 15, 2008
Approve waiver of the signature requirement under Chapter 14 of the Code for the Capital of Texas Triathlon, to be held on Sunday, May 25, 2008 (Mayor Will Wynn Council Member Mike Martinez)
The motion for the waiver of the signature requirement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-018, Agenda Backup (Fees), PDF, 9kb
20080515-018, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 14kb
20080515-018, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 19 - May 15, 2008
Approve waiver of the signature requirement under Chapter 14 of the Code for the Congress Avenue Mile Event, to be held on Saturday, May 17, 2008 (Mayor Will Wynn Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley)
The motion for the waiver of the signature requirement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-019, Agenda Backup (Fees), PDF, 8kb
20080515-019, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 20 - May 15, 2008
Approve waiver of the signature requirement under Chapter 14 of the Code for the 5th annual Keep Austin Weird 5K, to be held on Saturday, June 28, 2008 (Mayor Will Wynn Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley)
The motion for the waiver of the signature requirement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-020, Agenda Backup (Fees), PDF, 9kb
20080515-020, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 14kb
20080515-020, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 21 - May 15, 2008
Staff briefing regarding proposed amendments from the Residential Development Regulations Task Force and other stakeholders to amend City Code Chapter 25-2, Subchapter F (the "McMansion Ordinance") and related city code sections regarding compatibility and single-family and duplex development standards.
The presentation was made by Jessica King, Principle Planner for Watershed Protection and Development Review.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-021, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 953kb
Item 22 - May 15, 2008
Discuss legal issues relating to the development of the Green Water Treatment Plant and Austin Energy Control Center sites (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-022, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 23 - May 15, 2008
Discuss real estate development options related to the sale of the Green Water Treatment Plant and Austin Energy Control Center sites (Real Property - Section 551.072).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-023, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 24 - May 15, 2008
C14-2008-0044 - Windsor Park Neighborhood Planning Area Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) Zoning Opt-in/Opt-Out Process - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by applying Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) zoning regulations to certain tracts within the Windsor Park Neighborhood Planning Area, bounded by East U.S. Highway 290 on the north; Northeast Drive and Manor Road on the east; East 51st Street on the south; and IH-35 on the west (Tannehill Branch; Fort Branch; Little Walnut Creek Watersheds). Regulations governing Vertical Mixed Use Building dimensional standards; allowable uses for a Vertical Mixed Use Building in office base district zoning; relaxed parking standards for commercial uses in a Vertical Mixed Use Building; and affordability requirements for Vertical Mixed Use Building developments will be considered for adoption. The Austin City Council may consider adopting all or some of these regulations, or amending the Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) overlay district to exclude properties within the Windsor Park Neighborhood Planning Area from the overlay district. First reading approved on April 24, 2008. Vote: 7-0. Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Minal Bhakta, 974-6453.
This item was postponed to May 22, 2008 at the staff's request on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-024, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080515-024, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 11kb
Item 25 - May 15, 2008
C14-2007-0264 - TPWD 6.6 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 100 East 50th Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from unzoned to multi-family residence-low density-neighborhood conservation combining district (MF-2-NCCD) combining district zoning and multi-family residence-moderate high density-neighborhood conservation combining district (MF-4-NCCD) combining district zoning. First reading approved on April 24, 2008. Vote: 6-0 (McCracken off the dais.) Applicant: Texas Park and Wildlife Department (Scott Boruff). Agent: Bennett Consulting (Jim Bennett). City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.
Ordinance No. 20080515-025 for multi-family residence limited density-neighborhood conservation combining district (MF-1-NCCD) zoning was approved with amendments on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Kim's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080515-025, PDF, 366kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-025, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20080515-025, Agenda Backup (Petition Pt 1), PDF, 1.2mb
20080515-025, Agenda Backup (Petition Pt 2), PDF, 948kb
20080515-025, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080515-025, Agenda Backup (Revised Staff Report), PDF, 1.1mb
20080515-025, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 37kb
20080515-025, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 337kb
20080515-025, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 51kb
Item 26 - May 15, 2008
C14-2007-0259 - Govalle-Johnston Terrace Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) Zoning Opt-in/Opt-Out Process - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by applying Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) zoning regulations to certain tracts within the Govalle-Johnston Terrace Combined Neighborhood Planning Area, bounded by the Austin and Northwestern Railroad on the north, U.S. 183 on the east, the Colorado River on the south, and Pleasant Valley Road and Webberville Road on the west (East Boggy Creek, Colorado River, Fort Branch and Tannehill Branch watersheds). Regulations governing Vertical Mixed Use Building dimensional standards; allowable uses for a Vertical Mixed Use Building in office base district zoning; relaxed parking standards for commercial uses in a Vertical Mixed Use Building; and affordability requirements for Vertical Mixed Use Building developments will be considered for adoption. The Austin City Council may consider adopting all or some of these regulations, or amending the Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) overlay district to exclude properties within the Govalle-Johnston Terrace Combined Neighborhood Planning Area from the overlay district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on May 27, 2008. Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Melissa Laursen, 974-7226.
This item was postponed to June 18, 2008 at the staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-026, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080515-026, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 64kb
Item 27 - May 15, 2008
C14-2007-0262 - Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) Zoning Opt-in/Opt-Out Process - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by applying Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) zoning regulations to certain tracts within the Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Planning Area, bounded by 38th Street on the north, IH-35 on the east, Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard on the south, excluding the University of Texas at Austin campus, and Lamar Boulevard and 45th Street on the west (Shoal Creek, Waller Creek watersheds). Regulations governing Vertical Mixed Use Building dimensional standards; allowable uses for a Vertical Mixed Use Building in office base district zoning; relaxed parking standards for commercial uses in a Vertical Mixed Use Building; and affordability requirements for Vertical Mixed Use Building developments will be considered for adoption. The Austin City Council may consider adopting all or some of these regulations, or amending the Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) overlay district to exclude properties within the Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Planning Area from the overlay district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on May 27, 2008. Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Andrew Holubeck, 974-2054.
This item was postponed to June 18, 2008 at the staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-027, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080515-027, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 17kb
Item 28 - May 15, 2008
C14-2008-0051 - Westgate Garden Homes - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3004 Aftonshire Way (Slaughter Creek Watershed - Barton Creek Zone) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning with conditions. Applicant: Dennis Artale. Agent: Equilibrium Development, LP (C. Brad Schubert). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
Ordinance No. 20080515-028 for townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning with conditions was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080515-028, PDF, 105kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-028, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20080515-028, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 64kb
20080515-028, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080515-028, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 569kb
Item 29 - May 15, 2008
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance authorizing the addition of new neighborhoods to the Restricted Parking Area Map (Front and Side Yard Parking) in accordance with Section 12-5-29 of the City Code (Recommended by Planning Commission.)
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20080515-029 was approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Wynn and Council Member Cole were off the dais.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080515-029, PDF, 1.9mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-029, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 75kb
20080515-029, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 1.8mb
20080515-029, Agenda Backup (Planning Commission Action), PDF, 16kb
20080515-029, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
Item 30 - May 15, 2008
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance designating areas in which additional distance regulations will be applied to mobile food establishments. (Recommended by Planning Commission.)
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20080515-030 was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Wynn was off the dais.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080515-030, PDF, 1.5mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-030, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 75kb
20080515-030, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 1.4mb
20080515-030, Agenda Backup (Planning Commission Action), PDF, 15kb
20080515-030, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 31 - May 15, 2008
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the St. Dominic annexation area (Approximately 45 acres in Williamson County located at 9400 Neenah Avenue, approximately three quarters of a mile east of the intersection of Parmer Lane and Lakeline Blvd).
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Wynn was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-031, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 286kb
20080515-031, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080515-031, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 340kb
Item 32 - May 15, 2008
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2, Subchapter F (Residential Design and Compatibility Standards), commonly referred to as the "McMansion" ordinance, and the related sections of city code regarding compatibility and to single family and duplex site development standards and procedures. To be considered by the Planning Commission on May 13, 2008.
This item was postponed to June 18, 2008 with the following instructions to staff on Council Member McCracken's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Wynn and Council Member Cole were off the dais. Council directed staff to remove any condition of changing jurisdiction for the Residential Design and Compatibility Commission; remove staff recommended exemption relating to 1,500 square feet or less; remove the boundary modifications so the McMansion task force can take that up; and take the entire set of recommendations back to the board.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-032, Agenda Backup (Affordability Impact Statement), PDF, 95kb
20080515-032, Agenda Backup (AIA Position), PDF, 3.9mb
20080515-032, Agenda Backup (Amendment Tracking Sheet- Additional Stakeholder Recommendations), PDF, 36kb
20080515-032, Agenda Backup (Amendment Tracking Sheet- Task Force Recommendations), PDF, 133kb
20080515-032, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance - Task Force Amendments), PDF, 577kb
20080515-032, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance- Task Force Recommendations), PDF, 108kb
20080515-032, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 33 - May 15, 2008
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Article 6 of City Code Chapter 25-1 (Interested Parties, Notice, and Public Hearing Procedures) related to interested party and notice criteria for public hearings, administrative decisions, and applications related to land development. Recommended by the Planning Commission.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20080515-033 was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Kim's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Wynn was off the dais.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080515-033, PDF, 88kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-033, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20080515-033, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 27kb
20080515-033, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20080515-033, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 761kb
Item 34 - May 15, 2008
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance granting a limited adjustment from Chapter 25-8 Subchapter A Article 12 (Save Our Springs Initiative )of the City Code to PromiseLand Church West located at 8901 SH 71 West to allow an access drive to cross the Critical Water Quality Zone and the Water Quality Transition Zone. (This limited adjustment concerns development in the Barton Springs Zone.)
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20080515-034 was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Wynn was off the dais.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080515-034, PDF, 52kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-034, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
20080515-034, Agenda Backup (Revised Ordinance ), PDF, 74kb
Item 35 - May 15, 2008
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance granting variances from City Code Sections 25-8-454 (Uplands Zone) and 25-8-452 (Critical Water Quality Zone), and establishing an administrative variance process for limited variances to City Code Sections 25-8-301 (Construction of a Roadway or Driveway), 25-8-302 (Construction of a Building or Parking Area), 25-8-341 (Cut Requirements), and 25-8-342 (Fill Requirements) to allow construction of the Water Treatment Plant Number 4 plant site, pump station site, and raw water intake facility. Recommended by the Code and Ordinance Subcommittee of the Planning Commission, the Environmental Board, the Planning Commission and the Zoning and Platting Commission.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20080515-035 was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Kim's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Wynn was off the dais.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080515-035, PDF, 768kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080515-035, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 130kb
20080515-035, Agenda Backup (Environmental Board Motion), PDF, 158kb
20080515-035, Agenda Backup (Exhibit A), PDF, 457kb
20080515-035, Agenda Backup (Exhibit B), PDF, 151kb
20080515-035, Agenda Backup (Exhibit C), PDF, 15kb
20080515-035, Agenda Backup (Exhibit D), PDF, 82kb
20080515-035, Agenda Backup (Planning Commission Motion), PDF, 324kb
20080515-035, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
20080515-035, Agenda Backup (Zoning and Platting Commission Motion), PDF, 908kb
20080515-035, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 86kb
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