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The following information is extracted from an October 16 email from CodeNEXT:
“Next week, two important public meetings will determine the next phase of the CodeNEXT project.
On Monday, Oct. 20, the Code Advisory Group will recommend which of the three approaches for revising the City of Austin’s land development code it supports.
The meeting will take place 4 p.m. at the Carver Branch Library (http://goo.gl/6Y4bgS) (1161 Angelina Street).
Then, on Thursday, Oct. 23, the City Council will conduct a public hearing and make a decision on the code approach, allowing the consultant team to begin work on more detailed outlines and specific content.
The Council hearing will begin at 4 p.m. at the Travis County Commissioner’s Court (http://goo.gl/Xtl75T) (700 Lavaca Street).
Each meeting offers an additional opportunity to voice your opinions.
Still not clear on the three code approach alternatives? Here are a few links to help you.
Read the full report, Code Approach Alternatives & Annotated Outlines. (http://austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Planning/CodeNEXT/ALDC_CodeApproachesReport_090314_small.pdf)
The Code Approach handout (https://gallery.mailchimp.com/fe47628c8da1adddfe82b32a4/files/CODENEXT_APPROACH_FINAL_11x17_SINGLEPAGE.pdf) examines each of the three approach alternatives, highlighting the differences based on three elements: code format and organization; development review; and development standards. The document also details why the CodeNEXT team thinks “Approach 2: Deep Clean & Reset” is the best option.
You can also listen to Opticos’ Dan Parolek (http://youtu.be/7Qg_9XYQf6Y) explain why Approach 2 works best for Austin.
http://youtu.be/7Qg_9XYQf6Y
Review the CodeNEXT approach alternatives (http://austintx.swagit.com/play/10022014-507) presentation (Item 75) from the Oct. 2 City Council meeting.
http://austintx.swagit.com/play/10022014-507″
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The following was extracted from a communication from the City of Austin:
The City of Austin in partnership with the City’s Ethics Review Commission and the League of Women Voters will conduct a series of candidate forums for the November 2014 single-member district election.
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District 7 and District 4 Candidate Forums
Sept. 11, 2014
-District 7 forum start time: 6 p.m.
-District 4 forum start time: 7:30 p.m.
Northwest Recreation Center, 2913 Northland Drive.
For more information, visit www.austintexas.gov/10-ONE or call 3-1-1.
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The following information was received from the City CodeNext team:
The CodeNTEXT team invites the public to attend “From Here to There: Setting a Path for Austin’s Code,” taking place from 6 pm to 8:30 pm, Sept. 4 at the University of Texas’ Thompson Conference Center (http://goo.gl/5nGzo9) (2405 Robert Dedman Drive).
Attendees will learn more about the “Code Approach Alternatives & Annotated Outlines” document which identifies options to guide the revision of the code.
Dan Parolek of Opticos Design and others from the CodeNEXT team will present their recommended approach for helping Austin get where it wants to go. The event will be a chance for Austinites to ask questions about the three possible frameworks or approaches to revamping our code, and analyze how each might perform on key elements such as:
* How it is formatted and organized?
* How it is used to evaluate and approve permits for development projects?
* What kinds of development standards (types of regulations) are used?http://www.utexas.edu/ce/tcc/files/forms/TCC_Parking_Map.pdf
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The next General Membership Meeting of the North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Association will be held:
When: Tuesday, Sep 2, 2014, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
Where: Pillow Elementary School Cafeteria, 3025 Crosscreek Drive.The agenda will include:
Austin Oaks PUD application (Spicewood Springs and MoPac) could set a precedent for downtown-sized buildings along Mo-Pac.
Floodplain and related issues explained by a City of Austin representative.
Upcoming event: City Council candidate forum to be held Sept 26th at St Louis Church.
Austin District 7 council candidates personal introductions.
Election of Nominating Committee.
Minutes for the March 4 and May 6 meetings are posted on this website under Minutes.
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National Night Out Registration Deadline Friday, Sept. 13:
This year, National Night Out (NNO) is Tuesday, Oct. 7, but the registration deadline for hosting a NNO block party is Friday, Sept. 13. Parties need to be registered to receive a visit from APD, AFD, EMS or Code Compliance. To register online, go to www.nnoaustin.org. To get an application through the mail, call 512-974-4900.
After you register, you’ll be told via either mail or email where to pick up a NNO bag which contains crime prevention information, posters, party invitations, and other items for use at your party.
National Night Out Austin asks that you also register with the national office at www.natw.org. Texas has hosted the most NNO parties of any state for the past 18 years, and organizers of this year’s event want that streak to continue.
In 2013, Austin held over 480 NNO block parties, making Austin #3 for the number of NNO parties held in cities with populations over 300,000. Only San Antonio and Minneapolis held more. Get to know your neighbors, have fun, and promote crime prevention and crime prevention awareness all at the same time by hosting a National Night Out party.
Once you’re registered, please email your name and address to Roger Wines, Chair of NSCNA’s Safety Committee at safety@nscna.org. Roger will be keeping a list of block parties in our neighborhood to be posted on our website on or about Oct. 1.
For more information on NNO, please go to www.nnoaustin.org or www.austintexas.gov/nno.
