SRCC Officer Elections Announcement

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Communications

Here’s a friendly reminder that SRCC officer elections are held annually at our March general membership meeting. In particular, if you are interested in serving as president or vice president, or would like to nominate someone, please contact Tune at president@srccatx.org or Gretchen at vicepresident@srccatx.org.

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Little Stacy Park Improvement Project – Final Input Stage

Posted on November 14, 2015 by President

LSP_SD_Concept_Boards_FINAL-1The Little Stacy Park Improvement project is in the community input stage where community stakeholders will be able to share their thoughts and ideas regarding improvements to park areas like the tennis courts, wading pool, and playground. With public input, the project will create a preliminary design.

The first public engagement session with the neighborhood was held August 29 and the second was held October 24. The city is seeking as much input as possible from the neighborhood in this their final design phase. The deadline for final input is Thursday, November 26.

  1. Here is a link to the three design concepts that they would like feedback on: http://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Parks/Planning_and_Development/LSP_SD_Concept_Boards_FINAL_small.pdf
  2. After you’ve reviewed the three design concepts, here is a link to a PDF interactive form to fill out: ConceptVotingChartDRAFT_web interactive
  3. E-mail your completed interactive form to Brendan Wittstruck at brendan@asakurarobinson.com. You can also send questions to him about the project.
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Lakeshore Boulevard Improvements

Posted on November 6, 2015 by President

The Austin Transportation Department (ATD) and the Public Works Department are partnering to implement and improve a bicycle route system along Lakeshore Boulevard from Riverside Drive to Pleasant Valley Road which is an identified bicycle route in the Austin Bicycle Plan. Lakeshore Boulevard is undergoing routine street resurfacing, so ATD has the opportunity to modify the street striping with little to no effect on project cost and duration. The department is assessing restriping options that could improve safety and mobility for all road users. In order to add bicycle lanes on Lakeshore Boulevard, on-street motor vehicle parking will be prohibited at certain locations.

Lakeshore (Riverside to Pleasant Valley) Notification.pdf - Adobe Acrobat Pro DC 2015-11-06 14.30.30

ATD is seeking feedback from local residents and other users of this street prior to determining final plans. You can obtain additional information about this mobility project and provide feedback at an open house on Monday, November 16th, 2015, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Montopolis Recreation Center, Room 2, 1200 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741.

For further details on ATD’s plans, click here for the press release.

 

 

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SRCC General Membership Meeting Minutes 11/2/15

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Secretary

SRCC GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Monday, November 2, 2015 7:15 PM
LIFE IN THE CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
(formerly Grace UMC)
205 E. MONROE, AUSTIN, TEXAS

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Torchy’s Tacos Continues Alcohol Waiver Effort

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Communications

Have you seen the construction going up for the new Torchy’s Tacos flagship on South Congress at the old Fran’s Hamburgers location? Austin Business Journal is reporting that Torchy’s plans to open their newest location during the second week of January. The most controversial aspect of the Torchy’s project has been the chain’s plans for a full bar on-site and application for an alcohol license variance due to the proximity of Fulmore Middle School across the street. The SRCC supports our neighborhood school and the AISD in opposing the requested variance.

While adjacent licensed establishments (C-Boys, Magnolia Cafe) have been grandfathered into current ordinances, the proposed Torchy’s site will sit within 300 feet of the middle school prohibiting it from obtaining a liquor license unless a variance is granted. The variance application has been an SRCC issue beginning in October last year due to our residents’ concerns around alcohol sales near students and other impacts to the immediate community. The AISD School Board has maintained a policy opposing waivers to the existing ordinance. A motion to align with AISD and oppose Torchy’s waiver request was passed by SRCC general body at the same October meeting. Our neighbors at Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association (BCNA) and Austin Interfaith are also opposed to Torchy’s request.

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