Following are notes that were generated/reviewed by committee members to let you know about information learned related to zoning and city ordinances in a meeting with city staff. No recommendations were formulated or actions taken by committee members at this meeting.

Agenda

1. Meet with city staff representing: Zoning, Transportation, Historic, Sound, Floodplain, Neighborhood Planning to discuss questions regarding potential development at the Perry Estate.

Meeting Notes – 7-30-12 Perry Meeting with City Staff

ATTENDEES

City of Austin Staff: Jerry Rusthoven & Clark Patterson / Zoning, Keith Mars / City Arborist Office, Steve Sadowski / Historic Landmark Office, Joe Alezmon  / Transporation, Maureen Meredith / Neighborhood Planning, Don Pitts / Music Division.

Developer’s Agent: David Hartman.

Neighborhood Ad-hoc Perry Committee Members: Linda Guerrero, Reed Henderson, Bruce Fairchild, Bart Whatley, Rafi Anuar.

 
1. SOUND
   

This update provides information regarding the three major action items set for accomplishment by the close of the year; historical designation, reclaimed water and concession options.

Historic Designation

In consultation with the Historic Preservation Office, the Parks and Recreation Department has reviewed options with regard to the historical designation of Hancock Golf Course and Recreation Center. The recommendation is as follows: pursuit of a local historic district for the golf course site, which includes the clubhouse and grounds, as well as individual City of Austin Landmark designation for the clubhouse. The different designations are summarized below.

Local Historic District for Hancock Golf Course

For the site as a whole, the Department recommends pursing a Local Historic District. For large parks and sites, a district designation is the appropriate tool. Local Historic District designation will provide protection for the character defining features of the site through the development of design guidelines. Features and buildings are defined as contributing or non-contributing. The clubhouse would be contributing to the property; however a modern playscape would be listed as non-contributing. Once the local Historic District is in place, the Department may choose to pursue National Register District to boost marking efforts. It is interesting to note more than 30 golf courses around the country are designated as National Register Districts. A local example of a park designation as a National Register Historic District is Zilker Park.

City of Austin Historic Landmark

While the 1934 Hancock Recreation Center would be protected by the Local Historic District designation, the Department also proposes that we also pursue a Historic Landmark designation. The combination of these planning tools is most appropriate for this beloved historic site.

Timeline

Hancock Neighborhood Association Agenda – July 18, 2012

1. Approval of Minutes from May Meeting
2. Discussion and Vote on Conditional Use Agreement for Day Care at 905 E. 38th Street
3. Parks Committee Report
   • Trail Updates
   • Creek Clean-up
4. Zoning Committee Report
   • 4306 Red River – Report and Vote
   • Concordia Update
5. Perry Estate Committee Report
6. Publications Committee Report
7. HNA CANPAC Appointment (s)
8. Discussion on Endorsement of 10 – 1 City Council Redistricting Plan
9. Neighbor of the Year Award – Discussion
10. Parade Report & Approval to Pay for Parade Costs
11. Discuss & Vote to Support or Oppose Proposed Short Term Rental Ordinance
12. Old Business
13. New Business
14. Announcements
15. Adjourn

File: 

hancock_neighborhood_association_agenda.docx

hancock_neighborhood_association_agenda.pdf

There will be a city sponsored meeting to discuss an amendment to our neighborhood plan for a property at 4306 Red River. This is the property discussed at the May general meeting and at a June zoning committee meeting where Austin Vintage Guitars wants to open a business at what was previously a beauty salon. The meeting, hosted by the city, is scheduled for July 9th 6:30pm at the Hancock Recreation Center.