Council Approves Construction Plans
Proposals to amend the SOS Amendment and to pay for construction was approved by Austin City Council, 7-0, with amendments to move the overlook from the south hill to the ADA switchback area; move historic marker by the ticket booth area; look into the lighting illumination, etc -take to design commission.
Council was asked for a plan to reduce impervious cover by redesigning and removing some of the other 2 parking lots – PARD staff said this will be taken… Continue reading
Council holds Public Hearing and Vote April 11 on BSP Construction Plans
The importance of a big turnout at City Hall today cannot be over-emphasized. There will be a public hearing on Item #82 and, following that, the Council will vote on whether to approve the proposed plans for massive alterations of the BSP grounds. There have been meetings on these topics for the past four years, but none are as important as today’s. Please come to City Hall and, when you arrive, after getting your parking ticket stamped for free parking,… Continue reading
Lighting Recommendations from Dark Skies Expert Stephen Bosbach
uring the noon time Citizen’s Communication, I spoke about my understanding that the council is under great pressure to approve the plan today as it is presented, with some compromises on the most controversial points. I understand that, if it is not approved today, staff will have to file to re-permit, which may delay construction by as much as a full season. But, I said, it would be a great tragedy if the plan were approved without a many questions… Continue reading
Unanswered Questions About BSP Contruction
Unanswered Questions about BSP Construction Plans
- What will all these construction plans cost? Where are the costs detailed? Where is the money to come from? Does it put us in debt?
- What impact on public access (closure, blocking off areas, reduced parking) will occur for EACH of the renovations: Tree court, building ADA path, paving South Parking lot, fence replacement? When will these disruptions occur if the plan is approved tonight?
- Since the landscape architect, Mr Larsen,… Continue reading
Unanswered questions about the Construction Plans
At the public hearing on April 11, Austin City Council was read many of these unanswered questions but took no action on them:
- What will all these construction plans cost? Where are the costs detailed? Where is the money to come from? Does it put us in debt?
- What impact on public access (closure, blocking off areas, reduced parking) will occur for EACH of the renovations: Tree court, building ADA path, paving South Parking lot, fence replacement? When will these… Continue reading
Briefing to City Council on Barton Springs Pool General Ground Project
Update: March 26, 2013
A briefing will be given to City Council on March 28 during the 10:30 a.m. staff briefings.
- Select this link to view the presentation (pdf format; 13MB).
- Select this link to view the draft ordinance amendment being requested (pdf format; 1MB).
- Select this link to view the various Board and Commission recommendations (pdf format; <1MB).
- Select this link to view additional backup materials (pdf format; 2MB).
A public hearing on the project… Continue reading
Timeline for public review of and Council action on the final draft of the Barton Springs Pool General Improvement Plan
Below is information about the timeline for public review of and Council action on the final draft of the Barton Springs Pool General Improvement Plan. This information came in an email from Kimberly McNeeley, Assistant Director for the Parks and Recreation Department. Her contact information is listed at the bottom of the email below.
March 7th- Council Meeting to set the public hearing (Council requested a briefing on March 28th and moved the public hearing to April 11th)
March 20th… Continue reading
James Nortey, City of Austin Planning Commission, exlains Denial of Variance
MEMORANDUM
To: Ms. Liz Johnston, Case Manager (Case No. C20-2013-001)
Planning and Development Review Department From: Mr. James Nortey, City of Austin Planning Commission CC:
Date: Mr. Dave Anderson, Chairman, City of Austin Planning Commission
Mr. Greg Guernsey, Director, Planning and Development Review
Ms. Dora Anguiano, Planning Commission Liaison
February 28, 2013 RE: Planning Commission Recommendation to Deny Staff Recommendation on Barton Springs Pool General Grounds Improvements (Case No. C20-2013-001)
On February 26, 2013,… Continue reading
Planning Commission Denies Recommendation for Variances at Barton Springs Pool
On Tuesday night, February 26, 2013, the Planning Commission voted 5-2 to deny staff’s recommendation to amend the Save Our Springs Ordinance and grant variances to the Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance to allow construction at Barton Springs Pool.
Commissioner James Nortey made the motion to deny to allow time for staff to look at issues they have with the plan and to consider the following:
- Removing the South Overlook Trail;
- Installing a pervious/porous ADA path;
- Increasing bicycle parking… Continue reading
DRAFT resolutions voted on by Environmental Board Feb 20, 2013
Regarding the request to recommend approval of an ordinance granting variances to the Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance (current Code) as follows:
1. To allow construction within the Critical Water Quality Zone of Barton Creek {LDC Section 25-8-482};
2. To allow construction within a Water Quality Transition Zone of Barton Creek {LDC Section 25-8-483 (A)};
The Environmental Board recommends approval with the following Board conditions:
Board Conditions:
1. Removal of the walkway to the “overlook” on the south lawn; 2. Removal of… Continue reading