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CANPAC Minutes - May 17,2010
Attendance: Randall Soileau, Eastwoods NA; Brian Donovan, UAP; Mike Hirsch,
Hancock NA; Justin Clemens, Hancock NA; Adam Stephens, Shoal Crest NA;
Walter Wukasch, UAP; Nuria Zaragoza, Original West University NA; Betsy
Greenberg, Heritage NA; Mary Ingle, North University NA; Al Godfrey, Heritage
NA; Lin Team, Eastwoods NA; Rick Iverson, North University NA.
I. Minutes approved from April 6, 2010 CANPAC meeting.
II. Membership Status Report and Slate of Officers
A. The nominating committee presented a slate of CANPAC officers for 2010-2011:
co-presidents: Mary Ingle and Al Godfrey; vice-president Walter Wukasch;
co-secretaries: Lin Team and Betsy Greenberg. There were no additional
nominations from the membership.
B. Members with expiring terms May 2010: Nuria Zaragoza, Mary Ingle, Randall
Soileau, Rick Iverson, Michael Hirsch, Alicia Jarry, Bart Whatley, John
Fox, Brian Donovan, Al Godfrey.
III. MF-4 (Group Residential) Code Amendment Update
A. Several proposals for limiting group residential in MF-4 zoning were
discussed including a city-wide Conditional Overlay (CO), a CANPAC area
CO, or a neighborhood by neighborhood identification of properties.
B. A sub-committee was appointed to discuss options. Sub-committee members:
Adam Stephens, Brian Donovan, Betsy Greenberg, and Justin Clemens or Bart
Whatley.
IV. Occupancy Ordinance Update
A. Permit problems continue with the properties at 1915 & 1917 David
Street despite recent rulings by city commissions. City staff interpretations
of the hearings have allowed new remodel permits.
B. A revision of City Ordinance 25-2-511 concerning occupancy limits is
needed to prevent mislabeling of bedrooms in site plans to circumvent
occupancy limits.
C. Motion: CANPAC expresses support for revision of COA ordinance 25-2-511
to clearly define occupancy limits. Motion passed unanimously.
V. University Area Partner's (UAP) Parking Benefits District (PBD) Proposal
A. UAP has met with city staff to discuss residential parking permits
(RPP), parking meters, and the PBD. The city staff recognizes "one
size does not fit all" concerning residential parking permits. There
may be multiple zones with different rules within one neighborhood due
to mixed uses.
B. The is still no consensus within UAP concerning the text or map of
the UAP PBD.
VI. Member Communication
A. Eastwoods: PBD's to be discussed at June neighborhood association meeting.
B. Hancock: Developers of the Perry Mansion site at 41st St. and Red River
still in discussion with neighborhood. Parts of the University Park Development
(East Avenue) are being sold and will have to conform with the existing
PUD.
C. Heritage: The Rio Grande Bar next to University Cycles, and 34th Street
are among several zoning issues concerning the neighborhood.
D. North University: Trudy's Restaurant was threatened with closure for
building over park setbacks. The city is in negotiations with owners of
400 E. 33rd Street for building over setbacks.
E. Shoal Crest: The bike boulevard extension into the neighborhood on
Rio Grande is being discussed.
F. University Area Partners: MF-4 group residential scheduled for discussion
next Tuesday.
VII. Adjourned - Next meeting 3rd Monday in June!
Recorded by Randall Soileau
CANPAC Minutes April 6, 2010
Attendance: Randall Soileau, ENA; Brian Donovan, UAP; Mary Ingle, NUNA;
Robert Morris, NUNA; Nuria Zaragoza, OWUNA; Karrie League, OWUNA; Justin
Clemens, Hancock NA; Adam Stephens, SCNA; Walter Wukasch, UAP; Mike Hirsch,
Hancock NA; Bart Whatley, Hancock NA; Al Godfrey, Heritage NA; Lin Team,
ENA; Rick Iverson, NUNA; Betsy Greenberg, Heritage NA.
I. Approval of Minutes - Minutes of previous meeting to be posted online for approval
II. CANPAC Procedures and Processes of Subcommittees
A. Any group which evolves from a CANPAC subcommittee and includes non-CANPAC
members should be considered a "focus group" or "working
group".
B. The "focus group" or "working group" should include
only stakeholders in the issue.
C. No statement or action by such group is sanctioned by CANPAC unless
there is a vote of approval of the statement or action by the CANPAC membership.
III. Parking benefit districts (PBD) and residential parking permits (RPP)
Update
A. The CANPAC UAP PBD subcommittee will take a hiatus until UAP's presentation
on the proposed PBD.
B. CANPAC should encourage the public process concerning the PBDs but
not necessarily be in charge.
C. Residential Parking Permits (RPP) need to be tailored for individual
neighborhoods with mixed residential, MF, and MU properties.
IV. Appointment of nominating committee for CANPAC officers
A. Nominating committee to present a slate of candidates for elections
in May
B. Nominating committee: Mike Hirsch, Rick Iverson, and Nuria Zaragoza
V. Perry Mansion Update - Hancock
A. The Perry Mansion and adjacent property at 41st Street and Red River
has been proposed for redevelopment as a boutique hotel of 70 -90 units.
B. The property is currently zoned SF-3 and the mansion is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places.
C. Adjacent property owners (Park Place) are concerned about noise, parking,
and a service drive.
VI. City Sponsored Contact Team meeting
A. Revisions of the CANPAC by-laws are needed to comply with "financial"
and "conflict of interest" requirements by the COA.
B. Meeting dates of Contact Teams also need to be posted
VII. Rehab Hospital Update - Heritage
A. Two sites are being considered for a new rehabilitation hospital: 38th
Street and Lamar and The Triangle on Lamar.
VIII. Proposed Plan Amendment at 209 E. 38th Street - NUNA
A. The property at 209 E. 38th Street has applied for a zoning change
from MF-3 to MF-1
B. The application is not supported by NUNA
C. CANPAC will conduct a public hearing on the proposal April 26th, 7pm,
at the First English Church.
IX. 1915 David Street - OWUNA
A. OWUNA continues to fight irregular city permitting at the 1915 David
Street site.
B. OWUNA has issued a call for media attention to publicly expose mistakes
made by city staff in permits issued for this site.
C. An appeal is scheduled for April 14. [rescheduled for May 5].
D. Nuria Zaragoza has replaced Addy Sonder as a voting CANPAC member.
X. Adjourned
Recorded by Randall Soileau
CANPAC Minutes January 18, 2010
Attendance: Alicia Jarry, Shoal Crest; Betsy Greenberg, Heritage; Susan
Marler, Heritage; Mary Ingle, NUNA; Al Godfrey, Heritage; Justin Clemens,
Hancock; Robert Morris, NUNA; Mike Hirsch, Hancock; Walter Wukasch, UAP;
Brian Donovan, UAP; Adam Stephens, Shoal Crest; Nuria Zaragoza, OWUNA;
Bart Whatley, Hancock; Randall Soileau, ENA.
I. Minutes approved from November 3, 2009
II. Announcements
A. CANPAC will initiate a plan amendment concerning conditional use for
group residential in MF4. Mary Ingel will present this initiative at PC
subcommittee meeting tomorrow.
B. The revised remodel ordinance will also have a hearing tomorrow.
III. Fraternity/PACE - little development has taken place
IV. Comprehensive Plan
A. The Comprehensive Plan is continuing to the next phase - scenario development.
This phase will be critical to the final outcome - probably in March.
B. Meeting in a Box
1. Developed for groups (i.e. neighborhoods) to participate in the plan
process.
2. Includes Questions such as "What do you like about Austin?",
"What would you change?"
3. Could result in ranking priorities for improvements.
4. CANPAC will organize a separate meeting to participate in a "Meeting
in a Box".
V. Rental Registration Stakeholder's Group
A. A meeting of the stakeholder's group was held last week to discuss
the rental registration plans.
B. It is yet to be determined which properties will be affected by the
rental registration ordinance.
C. Inspectors will ensure that rental property is in compliance with city
codes before issuing an occupancy permit. Inspection triggers (i.e. new
renters, changes in utilities, or a determined period of time - 3 years)
are being discussed.
D. Big question - "Why aren't the current tools (ordinances) working?"
Perhaps, because they are complaint driven.
E. One current problem is correctly identifying the owner or manager of
a property.
F. A self-funding program is fraught with inefficiencies in a market such
as Austin's where there is significant turnover of tenants in a short
time.
VI. Amnesty Certificates of Occupancy and Grandfathering of Occupancy
Limits
A. 1915 David St. has received a questionable amnesty certificate of occupancy.
B. The Development Assistance Center decides if a property's use before
1986 ordinances establishes amnesty for a property. Sanborn Fire Maps
(which do not include zoning) have been used to establish amnesty. Zoning
District maps may be more appropriate.
C. The problem is that houses generate more profits for landlords when
divided. The number of bedrooms in a property can be masked with "studies"
or "game rooms".
D. Development Review needs to be educated concerning the issue with city
legal officers present.
E. The 2003 ordinance established occupancy limits: Duplex 6 persons per
unit - only 12 unrelated persons total.
VII. Neighborhood Communications
A. Heritage - sidewalk projects under way & pushbutton crosswalk at
Guadalupe has been installed.
B. Hancock - University Park (East Avenue Project) to include a theatre
and a second hotel. Red River Street will be torn-up for the gray-water
pipeline.
C. NUNA - "peace is coming!"
D. Shoal Crest - more water pipe replacement is coming. Citizen's Safety
Forum is being formed.
E. UAP - Parking Benefits District still being discussed. Renaissance
Market reconstruction is being completed - new layout will prevent loitering.
VIII. Next meeting scheduled for the first Tuesday in February at 6:30.
IX. Adjourned
Recorded by R. Soileau
CANPAC MEETING MINUTES – Nov 3, 2009
ATTENDEES: Heritage- Al Godfrey; NUNA- Mary Ingle, Robert Morris, Rick
Iverson;
Hancock- Bart Whatley, Justin Clemens, Mike Hirsch; UAP- Brian Donovan;
OWUNA- Nuria
Zaragoza, Karrie League; Shoalcrest- Adam Stephens, John Foxworth
I. Approval of previous meeting minutes. (passed- 9 for, 2 abstain)
II. Announcements
a. Website to be publicized. Will be noted in notice of approved minutes
that goes
to neighborhood chairs.
b. Nov 10 Planning Commission- Greek downzone case for possible lowering
of
taxes. Also 1709 W. 22nd Liquor Sales.
c. Nov 11 Board of Adjustment case for the NUNA telecommunications equipment
at 209 E. 38th.
< John arrives >
III. UNO Parking and potential adjacent neighborhood impacts.
a. The International Council of Coops (ICC) is negotiating with University
Area
Partners (UAP) where permit parking is and there is general agreement.
A
parking benefit district will allow a 70/30 revenue split between the
city and
UAP. The funds will be used to install and improve streetscapes.
b. 900 street parking spaces in West Campus, including the OWUNA neighborhood.
400 spaces will go to pay parking.
c. OWUNA has enforcement trouble with their Residential Parking Program
and
would expect that increase revenues would help with enforcement.
d. Shoalcrest will need a RPP to deal with displaced cars. Heritage expects
parkers
to be pushed from the pay spaces into their area. RPP issues should be
tied to the
momentum that UAP has going on the parking benefit program.
e. The parking benefit program will take the burden of improving streetscapes
from
new developments that opt in to UNO and shift them to the city with a
program
funded by the parkers, not the developers. This will create a more cohesive
streetscape improvements, but there is question of what alternative public
benefits developers may provide for the increased entitlements received
opting
into UNO.
f. A CANPAC subcommittee needs to meet with UAP and the city (Robert Spillar,
Alan Hughes). Brian with ICC is the lead coordinator on the parking benefit
program and will bring forward neighborhood edge concerns and RPP issues.
g. Simmons Vedder is working on a map of the parking program. CANPAC
requested Brian obtain this map so all could understand the exact proposal.
h. Nov 9th UAP meeting at noon at St. Austin's at Guadalupe & 21st-
ring the bell
for admittance.
IV. Plan amendment subcommittee update
a. Concerns that suggestion to rezone individual properties with a Conditional
Overlay to amend Group Residential to a Conditional Use will require too
much
city resources and will not work.
b. Concerns that a city wide change to the zoning code requiring a CU
for Group
Residential in MF-4 will hinder (with fees and public hearings) potentially
appropriate group residential in other areas of town, like co-op housing.
A nonconsolidated
site plan was suggested as a solution to reduce engineering fees,
however a public hearing would still be required.
c. CANPAC is a unique area of the city regarding group residential due
to Greek
house location pressure and due to the fragmented pattern of zoning. Brian
suggested he would be okay to restrict group residential around campus,
but he
would oppose restricting group residential in other areas of town.
d. A full CANPAC area overlay district was suggested as a mechanism where
the
city's zoning code could be adjusted in a limited area of the city and
yet not
require individual property rezonings. Another option could be a temporary
citywide
Group Residential restriction in MF-4 and revisit the matter after the
comprehensive plan.
V. Pace subcommittee update- There will be no subcommittee meeting until
a meeting is
held with Michael McDonald to see if it is productive for the subcommittee
to meet and
draft a proposal. There will be a meeting with McDonald the upcoming Monday.
VI. Comprehensive Plan Survey- Subcommittee to keep working, getting info
from
neighborhoods not yet submitted, and compiling survey responses into a
comprehensive
document.
VII. Member Communication
a. OWUNA- Illegal 4plex demolished, but have found there are plans for
2 each 6
bedroom houses on 1 lot, which is not allowed under current zoning code.
OWUNA is challenging staff and questioning review and permitting process.
Mike McHone is representing the owner, Mitch Ely. Remodel and permitting
a
structure as commercial is being used as work-arounds to zoning code
limitations. It is questionable whether grandfathering can be used from
an illegal
structure that was ordered to be demolished. OWUNA was not notified of
the
permitting and is now now allowed to become an “interested party.”
b. NUNA- NPT/NUNA issue ongoing...problem of differing organizations in
what
has traditionally been 1 neighborhood. Things seem to be moving in the
right
direction and towards resolution.
c. Heritage- There is a medical office upzoning proposed that is not consistent
with
the neighborhood plan, so Heritage is working with the applicant/property
owner.
VIII. Next meeting 12-1-2009. Meeting adjourned.
Minutes submitted by Bart Whatley
CANPAC MEETING MINUTES - Oct 19, 2009
ATTENDEES: ENA- Randy Soileau; Heritage- Al Godfrey, Laurie Limbacher, Susan Marler, Betsy Greenberg; NUNA- Mary Ingle, Robert Morris, Rick Iverson; Hancock- Bart Whatley, Justin Clemens, Mike Hirsch; UAP- Walter Wukasch, Brian Donovan; OWUNA- Karrie League; Shoalcrest- Alicia Jarry
I. Approval of previous meeting minutes. (vote- all for, except 1 abstain)
II. Confirmation of new members: Heritage presented Betsy Greenberg to replace Laurie Limbacher and Susan Marler, alternate to replace Mikal Grimes. (vote- unanimous)
III. Member Communication
a. Eastwoods- Splash Pad work in Eastwoods Park continuing.
b. Heritage- Concerns with homeless in alley behind Centennial- Heritage
looking for open container ban. New sidewalk in neighborhood from 3100
Guadalupe development. Issue with SF-3 lot adjacent to Centennial and
El Patio being used as parking for these businesses.
c. Hancock- No new news.
d. NUNA- Zoning issue 304 East 30th where a demolition permit is being
sought in order to construct 6 new units, believed to be stilt units.
304 East 30th is part of the 1984 historic contributing structures map.
Neighborhood plan team (NPT) and neighborhood association divide. There
is a request that NPT be a committee of NUNA.
e. OWUNA- Code enforcement took an illegal 5 plex on SF-3 property to
court and now the structure will be torn down and replaced with a house
and a garage apartment. 1300 Old West 19th is ½ acres and has been
for sale, potentially leading to an undesirable redevelopment. The property
has now been purchased by a OWUNA neighbor that plans to redevelop sympathetic
to the neighborhood by subdividing the ½ acre and building 3 homes.
f. Shoalcrest- Concerns about man cycling through the neighborhood in
a g-string.
g. UAP- Parking meters are being installed throughout UNO and partial
proceeds will go to creating Great Streets streetscapes. Because metered
parking will replace currently free parking, it is likely that student
commuters will start to park in neighborhoods surrounding UNO and the
University. To be further discussed.
IV. Website updates
a. A website has been set up at www.main.org/canpacaustin . Members are
requested to visit the site and provide feedback. A CANPAC project review
process for the website was presented for comment.
V. Plan amendment subcommittee
a. Instead of rezoning MF-4 properties to add a Conditional Overlay that
makes Group Residential a Conditional Use (requires public hearing), the
subcommittee and city staff have been discussing making Group Residential
a Conditional Use in MF-4 city-wide, except for UNO. Doing this would
not trigger zoning changes on individual properties, instead it would
be a change to the zoning code. Brian Donovan expressed concerns due to
this plan requiring public hearings and site plans for planned Coop housing
outside of the UNO area. The MF-4 limitation on Group Residential intent
is to restrict Greek house developments outside of UNO and address inconsistencies
in which MF-4 limitations were applied in the Neighborhood Plan.
VI. Pace ordinance update
a. PACE (Public Assembly Code Enforcement) is a joint group including
TABC, Fire, Code Enforcement, and the Police. Stakeholders are discussing
requiring permits for gatherings of more than 50 people for safety reasons.
It was suggested that PACE should be able to shut down problem parties
and withhold future permits. A subcommittee (Karrie, Lin, Walter, Robert)
was created to further discuss.
VII. Comprehensive Plan update
a. A survey has been presented to us from the city. A subcommittee (Randy,
Nuria, Brian, Rick, John & Justin) was created to work on this.
VIII. Approval of previous meeting minutes- all for, except 1 abstain.
IX. Next meeting Tuesday, November 3. Meeting adjourned.
Minutes submitted by Bart Whatley
CANPAC Minutes September 1, 2009
Attendance: John Foxworth, SCNA; Walter Wukasch, UAP; Adam Stephens, SCNA;
Mary Ingle, NUNA; Al Godfrey, Heritage NA; Alicia Jarry, SCNA; Rick Iverson,
NUNA; Robert Morris, NUNA; Justin Clemens, Hancock NA; Bart Whatley, Hancock
NA; Lin Team, ENA; Brian Donova, UAP; Nuria Zaragoza, OWUNA; Randall Soileau,
ENA.
I. Approval of Minutes - Minutes from June 15, 2009 meeting - approved.
II. Introduction of New Members
A. A brief history and evolution of CANPAC
was presented by Ric Iverson.
B. New candidates for CANPAC membership
were introduced. Each candidate presented their experience and qualifications
to CANPAC: Adam Stephens, Shoalcrest Neighborhood Association;
Justin Clemens, North
University Neighborhood Association; Robert Morris, North University Neighborhood
Association.
C. Alicia Jarry (current alternate for Shoalcrest)
was nominated as a voting member.
D. John Foxworth (current voting member
for Shoalcrest) was nominated as an alternate.
E. Motion: " To accept Adam Stephens,
Justin Clemens, Robert Morris, and Alicia Jarry as voting members of CANPAC,
and John Foxworth as an alternate member of CANPAC." Approved - unanimous.
F. A current roster of CANPAC membership
including term dates was requested for the next meeting.
III. Member Communication
A. Eastwoods: The footpath improvements
to Eastwoods Parks was discussed. The current wading pool at the park
is being replaced by a water - feature for children and adults.
J.P.'s Java has requested
a zoning variance to obtain a beer and wine license.
B. Hancock: Trails at Hancock Park are in
progress. Further park improvement is planned. New irrigation using reclaimed
water from U.T. will benefit the golf course and possibly trees in the
park.
C. Heritage:
1). The old
Belmont Cottages site has been purchased by the Zen Center.
2). Guadalupe
31 - traffic mitigation and sidewalk features are now committed by property
owners after a 2 year delay.
3). A Crosswalk
to Wheatsville Co-op is planned.
4). El Patio
- a code violation concerning employee parking on a residential lot has
not been resolved.
5). A few
MF-1 properties in Heritage may be down-zoned in the future requiring
a plan amendment.
6). Kings
Lane - owners have now revealed their desire for an office.
D. North University Neighborhood Association:
1). The formerly
threatened (demolition)home on 32nd Street will preserved as an historic
landmark.
2). 209 E.
38th Street - cell phone transmitters are to be attached to power transmission
poles with equipment house on property.
What are COA and FCC rules concerning the placement of cell phone towers/
equipment?
E. Original West University Neighborhood
Association:
1). Pease
Park trees were decimated by recent storm. The park will also have a splash
pad/ water feature.
2). Former
Bed and Breakfast on David St. has been purchased by individuals - was
considered by fraternity.
F. Shoalcrest Neighborhood Association:
1). Problems
reported with rooftop parties at Block apartments on Rio Grande.
2). Design
Standard/ UNO concerns with 2807 Rio Grande. Proposed: 3 stories of residential
floors over 1 floor of parking.
G. University Area Partners:
1). University
Baptist Church Parking is on hold.
2). UNO streetscape
will proceed on Rio Grande up to 24th St. Made possible with tree mitigation
money and other sources from UAP and property owners.
3). Renaissance
Market reconstructions still underway.
IV. Remodel Ordinance Update
A. Definition of "remodel" still
in question. Working definition does not address wall openings - windows
or doors.
B. Proposed elements of "remodel"
definition: 1). Remodel existing structure - not up or out; 2). 50% of
walls must remain; 3). Time limit between remodels (1 year recommended
by Residential Design Commission).
V. Comprehensive Plan Update
A. Council has approved composition of Citizen's
Advisory Committee : 14 - 21 citizens. More than 100 people have applied.
B. Concerns expressed about the composition
of the committee and effectiveness of plan.
C. Neighborhood Plans will not be "messed
with".
VI. Other Business
A. Concern expressed by neighbors' lack
of response from code enforcement. Constant complainers are being "black
balled".
B. Possibility of extending the open container
ban discussed. Ban currently stops at 29th St..
VII. Adjourned - Next Meeting Tuesday October 6!!!!
CANPAC MEETING MINUTES - Jun 15, 2009
ATTENDEES: ENA- Lin Team, Randy Soileau; Heritage- Al Godfrey, Laurie
Limbacher; NUNA- Mary Ingle Hancock- Bart Whatley; UAP- Walter Wukasch;
OWUNA- Nuria Zaragoza
GUEST: Barbara Epstein, ENA; Susan Marler, Heritage
I. Member Communication
a. Eastwoods- Barbara Epstein presentation- Addition & occupancy issues
at 818 E 30th. Owner has a history of creating problems with various rental
properties. 818 E 30th appears to have an addition that will create a
triplex, which is not allowed. The city should investigate now before
construction is complete as the city has been poor at enforcing occupancy
limits. Rooms may be mislabeled on construction plans (study instead of
bedroom or wet bar instead of kitchen.) Occupancy issues and apartments/boarding
houses masquerading as duplexes has been an consistent problem. Barbara
suggests working with ANC and other neighborhoods to clarify zoning code
and plan review so interpretation of code is consistent. Barbara suggested
policy and practice changes should include: 1) definition of a bedroom,
2) rental registration program, 3) have a vacant building inspection,
4) building permit - site verification 5) interested party registration
with building permits.
b. Heritage- Belmont cottages have been demolished and the property is
on the market with an expired site plan permit. The Kings Lane applicant
has pulled their application for zoning and variances.
c. Hancock- Success battling AT&T communication cabinets associated
with the East Avenue PUD.
d. NUNA- 209 E 38th withdrawn. 408 E 32nd demolition request is contentious
within the neighborhood.
e. OWUNA- Judges Hill has been working with the downtown plan consultant
on the neighborhood boundaries with success. Still to be determined is
compatibility. OWUNA to watch and work with Judges Hill.
f. UAP- Worker deaths at 21 Rio will slow construction and may impact
plans for Sol project by the same developer on the Baptist parking lot.
Sol concerns are that sidewalks are extended around the entire block,
more active use spaces are needed at the sidewalks, and other general
public benefits are needed if the developer is going to request an extra
60' of height and buying the air rights over the alley.
II. Officer Nominations
a. The past year officers were re-elected by acclamation.
III. Proposed members
a. Heritage- Betsy Greenburg for Laurie's place and Susan Marler as an
alternate.
IV. Website
a. Draft is online and input is needed. Lin will help with the history
section, and someone else is needed to help with the review process section.
A host is needed as Main.org will still not respond. A general contact
should be added such as info@canpac.org (most members do not wan their
personal contact information listed.
V. Group Residential plan clean-up
a. A list of MF-4 properties has been turned into the city. The city is
asked to make group residential a conditional use and not a permitted
use, as this was the Neighborhood Plan intent and it was carried out inconsistently.
The city says this will require a zoning change and public notice to all
MF-4 properties in the plan area and is thus reluctant to take action.
Another solution is needed to address this problem.
VI. Approval of previous meeting minutes- all for, except 1 abstain.
VII. Discussion concerning COA Comprehensive Plan. Questions were raised concerning the neighborhoods and their plans being represented and respected.
VIII. Next meeting Tuesday, August 1st. Meeting adjourned.
Minutes submitted by Bart Whatley
CANPAC Minutes - April 4, 2009
Attendance: Randall Soileau - ENA; Linda Guerrero - Hancock NA; Al Godfrey
- Heritage NA; Mary Ingle - NUNA; Lin Team - ENA; Karrie League - OWUNA;
Nuria Zaragoza - OWUNA; John Foxworth - SCNA;
Walter
Wukasch - UAP; Alicia Jarry - SCNA; Rick Iverson - NUNA; Mike Hirsch
- Hancock
I. Announcements
A. The VMU ordinance is "stuck"
at council. Heritage N. A. has raised questions about "tree language"
in the ordinance.
B. A hearing for a zoning change (as a plan
amendment) for 209 E. 38th Street is scheduled for Monday, April 20th,
7:00 pm at the Presbyterian Seminary. All CANPAC members are encouraged
to attend. The property owner
is seeking a zoning change from SF-3-NCCD-NP to MF-3-NCCD-NP.
II. New CANPAC Member from Hancock N.A.
A. Dr. Michael Hirsch was nominated by Hancock
N. A. for CANPAC membership.
B. Dr. Hirsch, a member of the Huston-Tillotson
College sociology faculty, experienced with urban planning - Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, and former mayor of Fayette, Missouri, was approved as a member
of CANPAC.
III. PACE - Public Assembly Code Enforcement
A. Karrie League's draft of CANPAC's position
concerning PACE ordinance negations was presented and discussed.
B. Adjustments to the language of the letter
were made. The final letter will be available by email.
C. Motion "To approve the PACE letter
as changed during discussion." Approved - 11 in favor, 1 abstention.
IV. 3301 Kings Lane Status
A. Currently 100% impervious cover parking
lot - request was for LO-MU-NP
B. Planning Commission and Council recommendation
- SF-4A-CO-NP
C. Heritage may negotiate with owner for
an 8' front yard setback to facilitate a single family home.
V. Plan Amendment Sub-Committee Report
A. MF-4 properties list has been completed
with the addition of property list from Heritage N.A..
B. An appointment with Greg Guernsey is
now needed to move forward.
VI. Member Communications
A. Eastwoods: ENA has approved appropriations
for park path paving ($52,000) and invasive non-native plant species removal
($10,000) for Eastwoods Park.
B. NUNA: Many gathered for the Sparky Park
dedication.
C. OWUNA: Concerns about needed improvements
/ access to Pease Park and PARD contact information was discussed.
D. Shoalcrest: Access to park land on the
East side of Lamar (adjacent Pease Park) was discussed. The need for safe
sidewalks to access the area and a clean-up of the area is evident.
E. Hancock: HNA has rescinded a letter in
support of variances for East Avenue Development. Confusion about the
use of certain properties outside the PUD for "utilities islands"
has caused concern.
F. Shoalcrest: The sign at 29th and Rio
Grande (XXX) is an eyesore at least if not illegal. Neighborhoods have
combined to lodge a complaint.
VII. Adjourned - Next meeting date May 5
Recorded by Randall Soileau
CANPAC MEETING MINUTES - February 16, 2009
ATTENDEES: ENA- Lin Team, Randy Soileau; Heritage- Al Godfrey; NUNA- Mary Ingle, Mary Gay Maxwell, Rick Iverson (alt); Hancock- Linda Guerrero, Bart Whatley; UAP- Walter Wukasch, Brian Donavan; Shoalcrest- John Foxworth, Alicia Jarry (alt); OWUNA- Karrie League
I. Prior Meeting Minutes approval (vote- 7 yes, 1 abstain)
II. City Notices / Announcements
a. Proposal for a Remodel ordinance will
to the Codes & Ordinances Subcommittee of the Planning Commission
Feb 17 6pm.
b. Bike Master Plan meeting Mar 4, 5:30pm
at One Texas Center Rm 325.
c. John & Alicia arrive to meeting.
d. VMU scheduled for City Council Feb 26
(2nd and 3rd readings). 711 East 38th negotiations in Heritage ongoing
e. Sparky Park Dedication Mar 28.
III. West Campus Baptist Church Project- Sol Residences- at 22nd &
San Antonio
a. Presentation by Mike McHone & Larry
Deuser- plans by Merriman Associates Architects distributed. UAP asked
Mike McHone that this project be brought to CANPAC.
b. Developer of 21 Rio plans a mixed use
tower with a long term lease on a parking lot owned by the church.
c. UNO 175' height zone, although seeking
a building with 2 tower elements, one at 190' and one at 240'. The developer
is seeking an amendment to the UNO Appendix C. Raising 10% of units as
affordable up to 15% and additional streetscape
work offered as a community benefits. 21 Rio is 220' and offered the same
community benefit.
d. Developer's goal is to finalized additional
entitlements by the beginning of summer.
e. 2 levels below grade parking, 6 levels
above grade parking, retail in some areas at street level, 291 dwelling
units. The project will span over an existing alley.
f. Discussed adjacent buildings and the
relationship in scale.
g. Comment that retail seems shallow and
under-nourished and that the entitlement request seems significant.
h. Parking and traffic concerns raised.
i. Linda & Mary Gay leave meeting.
IV. Kings Lane proposed plan amendment and zoning change- presentation
by Al Godfrey.
a. Owner wants MU to build a house on a
commercial zoned lot and take advantage of the zoning district entitlements
that are more permissive than single family (impervious cover, setbacks).
b. Heritage prefers the owner zone to SF
and ask for variances needed on impervious cover and setbacks.
c. Planning Commission suggested SF-4A and
Heritage is okay with this but wants more setback from one adjacent SF
neighbor.
d. Owner notes that SF-4A zoning would make
the current use non-compliant, however this is okay with the city. Heritage
does not want MU- opens possible uses up too much and commercial is not
wanted here.
e. Case to be heard at Planning Commission
Feb 24
f. Motion CANPAC supports Heritage's position
that Mixed Use should not be allowed and that the property should be rezoned
to a SF category (vote- unanimous).
V. PACE & proposed party ordinance
a. Don Smith is proposing an ordinance to
make PACE stronger.
b. The debate largely centers on whether
30 or 12 parties per year should be allowed by Greek organizations.
c. PACE worked with Shoalcrest with some
success to dampen wild parties.
d. Walter suggests PACE working as is and
the Smith proposal is too radical.
e. Karrie to send comments from the last
meeting with Don Smith to chairs for communication with Smith.
VI. Comprehensive Plan- update by Brian.
a. Council is set to choose a consultant
in 2 weeks.
b. CANPAC should register as an interested
party. Members encouraged to visit city website for more information on
the Comprehensive Plan.
c. Worries about the level of public
input.
VII. Group Residential Plan Clean-up: Subcommittee has compiled list of
MF-4 and MU properties that allow group residential use. Concern is that
Greek houses could establish themselves outside of West Campus/UNO.
All neighborhoods have submitted their list except for Heritage. When
the list is complete it will be submitted to the city for action.
VIII. Member Communications / Neighborhood Updates
a. UAP- Fire and 27 people displaced. Pay
parking principle in UNO is to discourage students bringing cars to school.
b. Shoalcrest- Another fire. Trouble getting
a Residential Parking Program.
c. OWUNA- Parking garage proposed next to
Dryfes Antiques on old Issa property. No variances requests announced,
but neighborhood concerned about how height is measured on a sloping site.
d. Eastwoods- Eastwoods park work starting.
e. NUNA- Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
violation at 400 E. 33rd.
f. Hancock- Park work starting. Phase 1
is a trail parallel to Peck Ave.
IX. Meeting adjourned.
Minutes submitted by Bart Whatley