Council sends Auditorium Shores renaming to 90-day vetting process

Austin City Council members sent a proposal to rename a section of Auditorium Shores after late civic leader Vic Mathias to a full 90-day vetting process. The move, debated in front of the friends and family of the former Austin…

Local Politics • By Michael Kanin • May 23, 2014

Travis County Commissioners Court spending for May 20, 2014

Here is a detailed look at how much money Commissioners spent this week:   ·       Approved purchase of an Agilent 7697A Headspace Autosampler/7890Bb Gas Chromatograph (HS/GC) System from Agilent Technologies for $64,871.15. ·       Approved change order No. 3 to contract…

Local Government • By Austin Monitor • May 22, 2014

Planning Commission allows beleaguered B&B to finish construction

After months of limbo, the Adams Park Bed and Breakfast is finally on the verge of some relief from a months-long process of staff error and commission meetings that has left them stranded.   Owners Liz and Sidney Lock returned…

Uncategorized • By Elizabeth Pagano • May 22, 2014

Residents say population surge is pricing Austinites out of their homes

A number of Austin homeowners aired their frustrations with rising residential tax appraisals at a community forum Tuesday. The forum was hosted by the Brentwood Neighborhood Association, the First Universalist Social Action Committee and Brigid Shea, the Democratic nominee for…

Development • By Kara Nuzback • May 22, 2014

Owner says Red River house is junk while neighbors say it’s historic

Though the owners say their house is a worn-out money pit, many of their neighbors see it as one of Austin’s Mid-20th Century landmarks. Following staff recommendation, the Historic Landmark Commission voted unanimously Monday to initiate historic zoning for the…

Development • By Elizabeth Pagano • May 21, 2014

Austin Energy now backs full collection of line extension costs

Taking a cue from City Council members, Austin Energy has shifted its position and now supports recovering the full costs of extending power lines to new customers starting in October. Utility officials plan to take the new proposal to the…

Resources • By Bill McCann • May 21, 2014

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Council members set to go forward with Vested Rights Ordinance

Austin City Council members Tuesday indicated their collective intent to move ahead with a second reading of a contentious new set of grandfathering regulations at their Thursday meeting. Their action could include a vote on a set of proposals from…

Development • By Michael Kanin • May 21, 2014

Planning Commission nixes request for more impervious cover

Despite claims of staff error, the Planning Commission was unsympathetic to an East Austin homeowner in search of a zoning fix last week.   Blake and Toria English, the owners of 1307 Waller Street, were seeking a change from SF-3…

Development • By Elizabeth Pagano • May 20, 2014

Capital Metro board chooses two finalists for Plaza Saltillo project

The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority selected two finalists Monday in the competition to develop the East Side’s Plaza Saltillo. They were Endeavor Real Estate Group and Saltillo Collaborative. The board plans to announce a final choice at its June 23…

Development • By Jenny Blair • May 20, 2014

Task force hears water options, some likely unpalatable

With lake levels dropping and no end in sight for the current drought, Austin Water Utility officials are putting some creative strategies on the table designed to add to and maximize the city’s water supplies. It seems likely that the…

Resources • By Jo Clifton • May 20, 2014

Board of Adjustment grants variance to allow home to remain

Perseverance paid off at the Board of Adjustment, where after a postponement, a denial and a reconsideration, one East Austin homeowner ultimately won a variance that will allow his house to stay put.   Casey Weems returned to the board…

Development • By Elizabeth Pagano • May 19, 2014

Council spending for May 15, 2014

We at the Monitor are excited to introduce a new feature after every City Council Meeting. Often overlooked, expenditures make up an important part of the nuts and bolts of city government.   Here is a detailed look at expenditures…

Local Politics • By Austin Monitor • May 19, 2014

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