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Notice has been received that an application has been filed for rezoning of of property located at 8200 North MOPAC Expressway from LO, Limited Office district to LR, Neighborhood Commercial district. It is understood that the rezoning will be for an interior portion of the building located at the Northwest corner of Steck Avenue and North MOPAC. The notice was given since the property is within 500 feet of the NSCNA boundary.
The hearing by the Zoning and Platting Commission is scheduled for January 15, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.
The hearing by the City Council is scheduled for February 14, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.The Case Number is C14-2012-0149.
The case file can be viewed be entering the case number at the following website: https://www.austintexas.gov/devreview/a_queryfolder_permits.jsp
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A previous posting on this subject was made on November 27, 2012. The following message provides new information received
“The City of Austin Watershed Protection Department (WPD), and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and UT Law School need your assistance in publicizing a matter that is very important to the quality of life in Austin, especially in your neighborhood: the quality of our streams.
Your neighborhood is in close proximity to one of the four Austin streams that do not meet state standards for “contact recreation” due to bacterial contamination: Walnut Creek, Waller Creek, Spicewood Tributary of Shoal Creek, and Taylor Slough South. But an effort is underway to develop an implementation plan to solve that by providing a guide for improving the quality of water in these streams.
You can find out more about this plan by going to the website below, which includes a link to the City’s “Find your watershed” online map to see which of these watersheds your neighborhood is in. Feel free to print the flyer if you have an opportunity to post it in your community. This endeavor is limited to these 4 specific watersheds, as represented on the map, so the neighborhood adjacent to yours may not be affected.
http://www.utexas.edu/law/centers/cppdr/services/tmdl.phpPUBLIC MEETING: IMPROVING AUSTIN STREAM QUALITY
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
6:30 – 8:00 PM
One Texas Center, Room 325 (3rd floor)
505 Barton Springs Road (at S. First), 78704″It is noted that the above meeting coincides with the annual NSCNA meeting on January 8.
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An earlier related posting was made on December 3, 2012.
The following communication was received from the City of Austin:‘City Auditor seeks public input on 10-ONE redistricting process documents
Releases draft Charter interpretations, applications, and timeline for comment
The City Auditor’s Office seeks public input on several issues concerning implementation of the 10-ONE redistricting process that will change the way the Austin City Council is elected.
Comments will be accepted through January 11, 2013 on:
The City Auditor’s interpretation and clarification of language in the voter-approved Charter proposition that established geographic representation for City Council.
Applications that reflect input previously received in a public forum.
The timeline to establish the Citizens Redistricting Commission that will ultimately draw the district lines.
The draft documents are available on the 10-ONE Redistricting Portal at www.austintexas.gov/10-ONE.Comments will be accepted by email at OCA_auditor@austintexas.gov; by phone at (512) 974-2805; or by mail at Office of the Auditor, 10-ONE Process, 301 W. Second St., Austin, Texas 78701.
“We understand the importance of this significant change to the election process for our city,” City Auditor Kenneth J. Mory said. “Public involvement is key to its success. The 10-ONE website is a resource for you to participate in the process.”
In November, Austin voters approved expanding the City Council from seven to 11 members with the Mayor elected citywide and Council members chosen from 10 geographic districts. Previously, all members were elected citywide.
The first election under the 10-ONE system will be in November 2014, pending U.S. Department of Justice approval of the change in the election system.’ Note: End of auditor message
In summary, the Citizens Redistricting Commission Selection Process is:City Auditor receives applications for:
Applicant Review Panels
Citizens Redistricting CommissionDuring a public meeting the city auditor will select three applicants for the Applicant Review Panel.
The Applicant Review Panel will choose 60 applicants for the Citizens Redistricting Commission.During another public meeting, the City Auditor will randomly select 8 names from the selected Citizens Redistricting Commission applicants. Theses 8 individuals will then select 6 more names from the remaining pool of applicants. These 14 individuals will comprise the Citizens Redistricting Commission, which establish the boundaries of the 10 council districts of the City.
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The 2013 Annual Meeting of the North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Association will be held:
When: Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Where: Village Christian Apartments activity room, 7925 Rockwood LaneThe activity room is located at the back of the second building of the apartments. Enter through the courtyard which is in the center of the quadrangle style building. Parking is very limited near the building, but ample parking is located in the front parking lot between the first building and Rockwood. Please do not park in any of the spaces reserved for residents of the apartments.
Agenda for the meeting will include:
Election of the 2013 officers and directors.
Annual reports of standing committees.
Installation of 2013 officers and directors.The new board of directors will meet immediately following the adjournment.
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Come out and celebrate the Season with Light.
Neighbors are invited to take a break from all the hustle and bustle and come together to visit, walk, reflect…
On Thursday, December 20 we will be lighting up the track at Pillow Elementary School with luminaries from 6-8pm for our Annual Luminaria Walk. Luminaries are white paper bags weighted down with sand and illuminated with tea light candles. Our neighborhood association sponsored the first Luminaria Walk in 2010. The 2011 event was cancelled due to rain.
We look forward to neighbors, students and families coming together at this festive event!
Volunteers are needed to gather at the covered basketball court at Pillow at 4pm to help to assemble the 500+ luminaries. Volunteers also needed at 8pm to help clean-up.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Amelia Cobb at 364-5519 or akhcobb@gmail.comPhotograph of 2010 Luminaria Walk:
