SRCC meeting notes 9-8-2008
1 -- treasurer's report: bob
drew
did you know that most existing SRCC funds are already committed? be sure to pay your membership dues so we can continue to
function in the most effective manner possible.
2 -- 1603 s congress, variance to compatibility height
limit from 40' to 43.5' within 50' of SF3
the currently empty parking lot next to the baptist church has been sold and will be developed into a 3 story "boutique hotel"; they are requesting a variance of a few feet but have no hardship reason; SRCC vp sarah campbell and danette chimenti attended the meeting and will be filling us in soon. ["Leased, not sold: Just slight correction of leasing vs selling of church parking lot is in the neighborhood of $184,154,293 profit to Congress Ave. Baptist . . . ."]
3 -- 209 leland, variance request; very little new information was given about this project but the requests have not been opposed by srcc
4 -- statesman litter: garret nick
the statesman accepts advertising dollars in exchange for distributing free/promotional newspapers to residents that include a shortened version of the news section. these papers are distributed to neighborhood residents by way of throwing them in our yards without permission.
MOTION: the SRCC requests that the statesman cease the delivery of free / promotional newspapers within our boundaries unless specifically requested by and individual resident. = PASSED with the agreement to further investigate the issue with the help of jean warnake before writing a letter to the editor.
5 -- batfest: danette chimenti
postponed
6 -- detention ponds at alpine and warehouse row: david todd
the city has agreed to install detention ponds near the headwaters of blunn creek but the ponds are not compliant with current zoning so the zoning is being changed. the zoning change would be from LR (local retail) to P (public).
MOTION: SRCC approves the rezoning of the property for this purpose = PASSED
7 -- neighbor being repeatedly vandalized: catherine caper
a new neighbor on the corner of annie and nickerson has been threatened and harassed by vandals causing thousands of dollars of damage and making them feel unsafe and unwanted in the neighborhood. the police have been called, cameras installed and a PI hired but as a community we would like to see some outreach to welcome them to the area and discourage negativity. it was proposed that we add the story to the next newsletter.
8 -- art auction and pleas to stop domain subsidy: brian rodgers
in november,
proposition 2 will be voted on that would end the retail subsidy given to the
domain shopping center in north
9 -- committee reports
a. newsletter deadline september 25th; please submit stories and information you'd like to see included, helenV@publicans.com
10 -- other
a. historic district update: the process is expensive so a fundraiser is being held at mercury hall, september 21st, with a silent auction. donations are accepted including $ - visit www.historictravisheights.org
b.
garret