SRCC Neighborhood Association

SRCC GENERAL MONTHLY MEETING

MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 2010

7:15 PM

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

205 E. MONROE, AUSTIN, TEXAS

DRAFT AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. 7:15  Meeting procedures, etiquette, welcome newcomers.

Presenter throughout: Sarah Campbell, President, unless otherwise noted below.

2. 7:20  Membership announcements.

Presenter: Carol Martin, Membership Chair

3. 7:25  Approve minutes from Monday, June 7, 2010, regular monthly meeting (available at www.srccaustin.org).

SPECIAL ISSUE

4.  7:30  TV series “My Generation” being filmed at Park Lane B&B.

Presenters: PRO – Zach Heine, Locations, Film Production; ANTI – Charles Newman, resident, 215 Park Lane

OLD BUSINESS

5. 7:45  Moving forward with traffic calming in SRCC Area 8.

Presenter: Gary Schatz, Assistant Director, Traffic Management, Austin Transportation Dept

6. 8:00  Make recommendation to Residential Design & Compatibility Commission on variance request for 812 Edgecliff Terrace to increase F.A.R. above allowable limits.

Presenter: Teresa Griffin, Co-Chair, Planning & Zoning Standing Com’e

7. 8:05  Final decisions on near-total demolition/historic designation of 1608 Travis Heights Blvd.

Presenter: Teresa Griffin, Co-Chair, Planning & Zoning Standing Com’e

8. 8:10  Status of 1307 Newning Ave. rezoning.

9. 8:15  Update on street improvements to Live Oak, The Circle & Annie- Woodland.

NEW BUSINESS

10. 8:20  Ad Hoc Communications Committee report and request for funds.

Presenter: Carol Martin, Chair.

11. 8:25  Street closures:

(A)  Austin Triathlon, S. Congress from bridge to W. Mary, 6-11am, Labor Day, September 6, 2010, except for one lane left open each way.

(B)  AIDS Walk, S. Congress from bridge to Barton Springs Rd, 2-3pm, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010.

(C)  LiveSTRONG Challenge 5K, S. Congress from Riverside to Live Oak, 7:30am-noon, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010.

12. 8:35  Some residents are ignoring basic code requirements in Area 8.

Presenter: Maria Martinez, Area Co-Coordinator, Area 8

ANNOUNCEMENTS

13. 8:40  New grants for Blunn Creek Preserve.

Presenter: David Todd, Co-Chair for Parks, Parks, Schools & Environment Standing Com’e

14. 8:45  Norwood Estate Feasibility Study by Austin Parks & Recreation Dept.

15. 8:50  The Save Town Lake organization is opening up its Board for new members who are interested in holding any new development along the Lake corridor to the 1986 Waterfront Overlay Ordinance (before it was altered in 1999, illegally, according to STL’s lawsuit against the City).  Should SRCC elect a Board member?

16. 8:55  Comprehensive Development Case log has been created for SRCC.

No meeting.

The 4th of July Parade and Picnic preempted a regular meeting in July.

SRCC GENERAL MONTHLY MEETING

MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010

7:15 PM

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

205 E. MONROE, AUSTIN, TEXAS

FINAL AGENDA

SPECIAL BUSINESS GUEST

1. 7:15 Annu & Mahesh, owners of New India Cuisine next to Eva B’s in the shopping center east across S. Congress from HEB will introduce themselves & their new restaurant to SRCC, and will bring some goodies to sample.

CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2. 7:30 Meeting procedures, etiquette, welcome newcomers.

Presenter: Sarah Campbell, President, unless otherwise noted below.

3. 7:35  Membership announcements.

Presenter: Carol Martin, Membership Chair

4. 7:40 Approve minutes from Monday, May 3, 2010 regular monthly meeting (available at www.srccaustin.org).

NEW BUSINESS

5. 7:45 Consider a motion in regard to demo permit before the Historic Landmark Commission (HDP-2010-0170) requested for 1608 Travis Heights Blvd.

Presenter: Jean Mather or Teresa Griffin, Co-Chairs, Zoning & Planning Standing Committee

6. 7:55 Consider variance requests for bed & breakfast at 221 Park Lane (case # C15-2010-0057).

Presenter: Teresa Griffin, Co-Chair, Zoning & Planning Standing Committee

7. 8:05 Vote on request by Batfest promoters to close Congress Ave Bridge for 22 hours August 21-early morning of 22nd, 2010.

8. 8:15 Vote to approve Ken Schulze as new Area 2 Coordinator to replace “retiring” Elizabeth Day.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

9. 8:17 Notice that a Site Plan has been filed (SPC-2010-0108C) for a Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake, extending from East Bouldin Creek east to the beginning of parkland east of IH 35.  Another notice of a public hearing on the project will be sent in the future.

10. 8:20 Report on the results of a City survey of Bouldin Creek and SRCC residents in close proximity to S Congress regarding parking problems and potential solutions.

11. 8:40 Update on progress of the Norwood House renovation.

Presenter: Wolf Sittler, Norwood Posse Chief, member.

12. 8:45 Update on progress of the 4th of July Super Committee.

Presenter: Teri Hubbeling, member

13. 8:50 Update on Neighborhood Watch and Safety programs.

Presenter: Marc Davis, Chair, Standing Committee on Transportation & Public Safety

14. 8:55 Twin Oaks Library in the shopping center closed May 31st and will reopen at its new permanent location at 1800 S. Fifth St at 10 am Saturday, August 21, 2010.  A Grand Opening Celebration will begin at this time.  Call 974-7400 for further info.

15. 9:00 Rolling Roadshow movie Ghostbusters to be shown on outdoor screen in 500 block of San Jacinto on August 8, 2010, beginning at 7 pm, to promote Historic Sixth Street/District.

Agenda prepared by Sarah Campbell, President, 462-2261

Items may not necessarily be taken in order above.