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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.
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Construction of traffic calming is now underway on Rockwood Lane between Steck Avenue and Ashdale Drive.
The plans for the these traffic control devices can be viewed in two files by the following links:
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The following information has been received from the City of Austin:
CodeTALKS in June to explore approaches on Compatibility
Q: What is compatibility?
A: “A state in which two things are able to exist or occur together without problems or conflict.”How does Austin strike a balance between new development and the protection of existing neighborhood character?
Join us for “CodeTALK: Exploring Compatibility” – a discussion on how the development community, neighborhoods, land use planners, and other Austinites view compatibility and its impact on what we care most about in our community. We’ll explore what’s working and not working with compatibility in Austin’s Land Development Code, and consider the best practices and tools used by other cities.
One discussion – two choices of dates. Bring your questions and ideas!
Thursday, June 12
8 am – 10 am (Registration begins at 7:30 am)
Palmer Events Center, Meeting Rooms 3-5, 900 Barton Springs Road, AustinSaturday, June 14
9 am – Noon (Registration begins at 8:30 am)
Palmer Events Center, Meeting Rooms 3-5, 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin
RSVPs requested by June 11. Everyone who registers will receive some information in advance of the session.
To register, visit codetalk-compat.eventbite.com/CodeTALKS are a series of community conversations on the key issues identified in the Land Development Code Diagnosis. At least four of the top 10 issues directly or indirectly affect compatibility in Austin. Visit www.austintexas.gov/codenext to learn more.
