Review Board postpones decision on larger signs for downtown hotel

The Sign Review Board was unimpressed with a request to install massive illuminated signs at a downtown hotel, despite assurances that they would be tasteful.   The Hampton Inn and Suites at 200 San Jacinto was seeking a variance that…

Uncategorized • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jul 12, 2013

Geographic districts commission faces myriad issues in achieving goals

The independent commission charged with creating 10 new geographic electoral districts for the Austin City Council continued to plod forward Wednesday evening. And though the members were able to create three new subcommittees – one to begin a search for…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Jul 11, 2013

Commission okays ‘pending’ demolition order for Habitat Hunters building

The Historic Landmark Commission has given the green light to developers wanting to demolish the building that has been home to Habitat Hunters for almost 30 years.   Though a preexisting lease may prevent the immediate destruction of the house,…

Uncategorized • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jul 11, 2013

Airport panel backs added parking, retail for ABIA

The city’s Airport Advisory Commission Tuesday approved two separate developments that would bring a host of potential retail facilities, more parking, and perhaps a so-called “pet and jet” boarding kennel to the area immediately surrounding Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Council members…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Jul 10, 2013

City, County EMS officials put their differences behind them

Officials on both jurisdictional sides of the recent Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services kerfuffle report that their working relationship has taken a turn for the better. Travis County Emergency Services Executive Manager Danny Hobby told In Fact Daily that county…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Jul 10, 2013

Council to meet as Austin Energy Advisory Committee on August 13

Austin City Council members will hold their first work session as the Austin Energy Advisory Committee on August 13. There, they will take up a hefty load, including a discussion of the utility’s FY2014 budget, as well as line extension…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Jul 9, 2013

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Planning Commission backs zoning changes over neighbors’ opposition

Despite opposition from the neighborhood and a request for more time to work things out, Planning Commissioners moved forward with a South Lamar zoning case at their last meeting.   Developers were seeking a zoning change from Family Residence (SF-3)…

Uncategorized • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jul 9, 2013

Council hires Chicago-based consultant to develop Colony Park

A Northeast Austin neighborhood development project more than 10 years in the making is well underway now that City Council has awarded the contract to a nationally-recognized consultant with expertise in sustainable master planning. On Thursday, City Council unanimously authorized…

Uncategorized • By Charlotte Moore • Jul 8, 2013

Commission tells Public Works to solve Manor Road operation problems

Siding with disillusioned neighbors, the Planning Commission has asked the city’s Public Works Department to find a better solution to an ongoing problem at 3511 Manor Road.   The department purchased the property in 2009, but has been using it…

Uncategorized • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jul 8, 2013

Public Integrity Unit staffers face layoffs unless someone picks up tab

Layoffs are likely for the 31 employees of Travis County’s Public Integrity Unit, which operates out of the District Attorney’s office. That is, unless a resolution currently before the current Special Session of the Texas Legislature is approved, Travis County…

Uncategorized • By Charlotte Moore • Jul 3, 2013

Council adopts new Density Bonus Program for Downtown zoning

(An error in the previous version of this story has been corrected.) On a 6-0 vote last week, the City Council adopted a brand new Density Bonus Program for extra height and density downtown.   The new program will go…

Uncategorized • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jul 2, 2013

Advocates convince Council to put off Austin Energy smart meter contract

Austin City Council members Thursday unanimously voted to postpone a $60 million contract restructuring between Austin Energy and the firm that handles meter services for the utility. The agreement will be back on Council’s August 8 agenda.   The move…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Jul 2, 2013

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