ZNEWS Articles beginning with the letter (s)




Save


1. Save Our Springs. There will be a discussion of how the Save Our Springs ordinance will affect Ziiker Neighborhood. Issues with regard to the ordinace as a whole will also be discussed.
From: 1992_March Save


seaholm


4. Seaholm/Salem Walk Power Line Route. There will be consideration of resolutions that members of ZNA would like to put forth regarding the Seaholm/Salem Walk power line route that the City of Austin Electrical Department presented at the February meeting. 5. Items fromthefloor.
From: 1992_March seaholm


sector12


SECTOR 12 PLANNING Vnder mandate from Proposition 15, the city Office of Land Development Services Office of Planning and Growth Management has divided the city into 15 sectors for the purpose of comprehensive planning. Zilker Neighborhood is part of Sector 12 (near South Austin) and is well-represented in the sector planning group. Sector 12 includes the area from Town Lake to Ben White, and Barton Creek to IH-35.
I he city is upgrading its guidance of neighborhood plans and is attempting to integrate those plans into the sector plans, which together wilt comprise the city's master plan. These plans will have the power of ordinance which gives them much greater stature than previous master planning efforts. Anyone wanting to participate in the Sector 12 Plan is invited to Becker School, March ;ZOth for a meeting from 7 to 9 PM.
We are pleased with the city for making this a grass-roots process, one which we hope will give us a stronger voice in city policy regarding zoning end development, capital improvements, and neighborhood issues in general. With comprehensive planning we will not have to devote such energy to figbting outlandish development proposals, etc., and we can get on with the real business of neighborhood integrity.

From: 1985_March sector12


sinclair


The November meeting featured Sinclair Black's proposal for the new city hall. His design locates the multiuse municipal complex and City Hall on four blocks at the intersection of First Street and Congress Avenue. His plan links Town Lake and the Capitol into a powerful Congress Avenue statement. Some specific urban design objectives are: complete Congress Avenue and create a great civic plaza, protect the Congress Avenue view corridor, create a significant mixed-use day/night facility in an important location in Austin for the first time, and creat a strong symbol for local government and a symbolic space to anchor the south end of Congress Avenue. The proposed new zoning ordinance was discussed at ANC request by Sally Shipman, and Smoot Carl-Mitchell outlined recent task force recommendations and future public hearings at City Council Chambers.
From: 1982_December sinclair


South


South Central Coalition- The following neighborhood associations have joined fbrces to create the new South Central Coalition (SCC): Avenue Merchants Ass., Barton Hills, Barton Oaks, Bouldin Creek, Dawson, South River City Citizens, and Zilker Neighborhood Association. These organizations plan to cooperate on major issues of mutual concern. Initial meetings have identified three major areas of concern: 1) Parks & Environment 2) Transportation & Public Safety 3) Land Use and Urban Design. If you are interested in gnding out more about this group, and to get dates and places of upcoming meetings, contact Tom Larkin at 442-4845.
From: 1996_July South


special


3- Special Events Policy Redux. Report on the Special Events Policy by Larry Akers City Council will probably post a public hearing on the Special Events Policy (to govern concerts in the Parks) some time late this month. The security provisions in the policy, particularly one which will establish extra police patrols in the neighborhood, will help us with some of the past problems. It's important to let the Council know that we're watching them closely on this one. Drop them a line or give their aides a calf. They get their mail at Box 1088, Austin, Texas 78767. Phone numbers are listed in the blue pages.
The minority report, in which I'm participating, suggests the following changes to the current draft. Consider supporting these changes in your message to the Council.
The Aqua Festival amplified sound curfew should be 12 midnight on Fridays and Saturdays and 10:30 pm on all other nights. (current draft: 12:30
From: 1990_February special


stoller


Return of the Stroller People -
In case you haven't noticed, Zilker neighborhood is bursting with new kids and families. We would like to start announcing new babies in the newsletter, so tell us about that tiny squealing thing that keeps you up at night. (No, we don't want to hear about your miniature potbeliied pig). And if you fit into this category and are looking for a strollin' buddy or would like to meet to form playgroups, call Jennifer Marine at 447-0415. She wants to help start a young families' network in the neighborhood.
From: 1995_May stoller


stopsign


STOPPING UNEXPECTEDLY Everyone by now has either stopped or not stopped, as the case may be, at the two new stop signs on Bluebonnet at Hether and Rundell by the school. It's going to take us a while to get used to the change in the traffic flow at that intersection. Although a new stop sign usually causes some grumbling on the part of the driver who is used to a faster pace, most of us would probably agree that despite the initial inconvenience, these signs are a welcome addition to the neighborhood. It's much safer for pedestrians now, especially for the children crossing the street to and from school. Thanks to Don Bell on Bluebonnet for his work with the Urban Transportation Department in getting these signs up so quickly. Now, about the stop sign at the top of the Kinney Avenue hill....
From: 1982_December stopsign


Support


Diez y Sies "Pot Luck" celebration - Tuesday, September 16, 6 p.m. good food, good music, good company!
Zilket Zamboree - Saturday, October 25, noon-4 pm. Come support Zilker's Fall Fund Raiser. Enjoy booths sponsored by individual classes, special events and silent auction. Lots of fun for everyone
Principal's Office
- 3rd Friday of each month, 8 am. Ramona Trevino, Principal of Zillcer, meets with parents and interested community members for informal discussion ofwhat's happening at Zillcer.
volunteers, Mentors, Tutors always needed. If you have a special skill or donation, call the
From: 1997_September Support