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Steck House case returns to BoA one last time
The development surrounding the Steck House was once again in question at the Board of Adjustment for just under an hour last week. Although the board voted to reconsider the case, in the end, board members did not change their…
Land Development Code • By Elizabeth Pagano • Mar 21, 2016
Steck House compatibility will stay waived
The question of whether the city correctly interpreted city code may have divided Board of Adjustment members at their last meeting, but the panel seemed much more united on the topic of the code language, which will allow new construction…
Land Development Code • By Elizabeth Pagano • Mar 9, 2016
Steck House at center of project, now BoA case
The city’s Board of Adjustment is taking a little more time to consider whether a North University site plan was approved in error. Appellant Leon Barish has asked the board to weigh in on how staff applied the compatibility setback…
Land Development Code • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jan 26, 2016
Jackson-Novy-Kelly-Hoey House gets approval for front-yard pool
This week, the Historic Landmark Commission revisited a case from March in which homeowners at 2406 Harris Blvd. had requested a certificate of appropriateness to put a pool in their front yard. The issue raised concerns among commissioners because the…
Preservation • By Sean Saldaña • May 27, 2021
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Bond, open houses
The city scheduled a series of 10 community open houses throughout September and October to help residents learn about the November infrastructure bond issue. Voters will be able to vote on seven separate proposals totaling $925 million in new projects…
TickTock: Austin City Council meeting 9.22.2016
ITEMS 4 5 6 18 21 27 45 48 50 51 52 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 78 80 TickTock for Friday, September 23, 2016 Participants:…
Tick Tock • By Michael Kanin • Sep 26, 2016
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TipSheet: City Council, 9.22.16
City Council will hold its regular meeting Thursday. Below is a list of items we’re watching. In the interest of space, we’ve decided not to post the entire agenda. The Office of the City Clerk posts a copy on its…
TipSheets • By Elizabeth Pagano • Sep 22, 2016
TipSheet: City Council, 6.9.16
Welcome back! It’s been awhile! City Council will hold its regular meeting Thursday. Below is a list of items we’re watching. In the interest of space, we’ve decided not to post the entire agenda. The Office of the City Clerk…
TipSheets • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jun 9, 2016
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With second thoughts, duplex project advances
It may have taken a couple of years, but the Historic Landmark Commission has given its blessing to plans for four new duplexes on the lot of a historic home in the North University neighborhood. Cater Joseph was asking permission…
Preservation • By Elizabeth Pagano • Mar 18, 2015
Arguments continue over grass carp in Lake Austin
City seeking state permit to release more fish Staff of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department heard from residents around Lake Austin and fishermen from around the state Thursday night at a public hearing on the City of Austin’s request…
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City hosts meeting on Wooten Park Drive improvements
The Austin Transportation Department is seeking input on potential improvements to a short stretch of road on Wooten Park Drive, near the Wooten Neighborhood Park in North Austin. Upcoming routine maintenance – repaving and restriping – of the section from…
Long Center seeks contract changes
Supporters of the Long Center for the Performing Arts are asking the City Council to extend the time period for construction and decrease the amount that would be immediately available for operation and maintenance of the center. The Council will…
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