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BHNA Resolution to preserve public parkland passed

On January 25, 2018, in Announcements, by Glenn

The following resolution was passed unanimously at the January 23 General Meeting of the Barton Hills Neighborhood Association:

Barton Hills Neighborhood Association
Resolution in Support of the Preservation of City Parkland (January 23, 2018)

WHEREAS, the Barton Hills Neighborhood Association (BHNA) borders Barton Creek, Zilker Park, Butler Shores and Lady Bird Lake; and

WHEREAS, the City of Austin is a rapidly growing city that is suffering a serious shortage of green space and of public parkland; and

WHEREAS, City of Austin staff has been investigating the use of city parkland for a private soccer stadium; and

WHEREAS, Butler Shores is an iconic site at the confluence of Barton Creek and the Colorado River; and

WHEREAS, Butler Shores is an integral part of the South Shore public park system;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the BHNA supports the preservation and public use of existing public parkland at Butler Shores and throughout the park system; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the BHNA opposes the use of public parkland for the use of a professional soccer stadium or for other commercial purposes; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the BHNA asks the Austin City Council and city staff to eliminate from consideration the use of public parkland for the purpose of building a soccer stadium; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the BHNA specifically opposes the use of public parkland at Butler Shores and at Roy G. Guerrero Park for the purposes of a professional soccer stadium; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Barton Hills residents support the establishment of a Major League Soccer (MLS) team in Austin provided that no public parkland is used for a stadium or related facilities; and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the BHNA, through its president and its elected officers, makes the content of this resolution known to the Austin City Council, to city staff and to other relevant parties.

This resolution was passed unanimously by the BHNA membership at its January 23, 2018, membership meeting.

Mark Gentle, President
Barton Hills Neighborhood Association

2017 Trail of Lights Information

On November 29, 2017, in Announcements, by Glenn

The Trail of Lights is a treasured Austin tradition that delights thousands of children and adults alike during the holiday season. Since the event is held in nearby Zilker Park and involves intermittent nightly closure of Barton Springs Road from Dec. 2 through Dec. 23, it impacts our neighborhood significantly. The City has worked closely with our Neighborhood Association to address resident concerns including neighborhood parking, access to the Park and Barton Springs pool, and increased traffic on our residential streets.

The City has provided us with helpful information included below to help you prepare for the Trail of Lights.

Web Links

austintrailoflights.org/ – event/parking/shuttle/ticket information

City Event Web Sites

Helpful Documents

Neighborhood Flyer
Trail of Lights Calendar
No Parking Area Maps – No Event Parking in Neighborhood / No Parking sign locations
2017 Zilker Park Area Schedules
Street Closure Map

No parking signage

Neighborhood wide no parking signage will be installed before the event. The signs will NOT be actively enforced by patrols, but should be adhered to in all locations. APD will be actively ticketing and towing this year in all signed no parking areas on EVENT DAYS!

Helpful Tip

If you have guests coming over, it is suggested to park your car on street in legal unsigned areas, and then allow your guests to park in the driveway.

Zilker Park And Barton Springs Pool Details

Barton Springs Pool is open AT ALL TIMES during normal hours. Drive-in access and ADA parking to the pool during road closure times via Mopac and Andrew Zilker on the WEST side of the park, or at the south gate entrance on Robert E. Lee. The southgate parking areas will be closed to all event attendees and staffed by security.
Zilker Park – Rugby Field, Picnic Areas, parking lots, playscape (South of Barton Springs Road)
- Open to drive in traffic daily until roads close (to allow cars to be removed safely before patrons arrive).
- The entire upper area of the Great Lawn will remain open. In addition, Auditorium Shores and Butler Park will be open at all times for park users.
In addition, Auditorium Shores and Butler Park will be open at all times for park users.

Neighborhood Patrol – Dedicated Neighborhood ROVING Patrol

4 officers and 1 sergeant – Roving 5 pm until approximately 10 pm daily. This dedicated unit will be roving and responding to issues/concerns throughout the impacted neighborhoods.

Neighborhood Call-In Line

Call-In Line: 512-970-8891, or 311

Examples of what to call in:

Parking within 30′ of the approach to a stop sign.
Parking or blocking within 15′ of a fire hydrant.
Parking left wheel to curb (cars parked facing against traffic).
If a car blocks YOUR driveway. Some neighbors may permit people to block their OWN driveway.
Illegal vending/sales questions in the immediate festival area.

Helpful Reminders

Please don’t put barriers in the street. They will be removed.
Restricted parking areas are prohibited parking areas for all persons.
Immobilized cars should be moved out of restricted parking areas.

Tagged with: Trail of Lights

2017 ACL Festival Neighborhood Information

On September 29, 2017, in Announcements, by Glenn

The following information was provided by the City of Austin and C3 Presents to help our neighborhood prepare for the upcoming Austin City Limits Music Festival:

ACL Music Festival will take place over two consecutive weekends: Friday, October 6th at 11am to Sunday, October 8th at 10pm and Friday, October 13th at 11am to Sunday, October 15th at 10pm. Please see the map on the following page for closures. Preparatory closures are beginning the Friday before and will remain in place until the Monday after the festival. Go to www.austintexas.gov/parkevents for interactive park access maps.

Barton Springs Pool is open at all times during normal hours. During festival days parking is protected at the south gate lot off Robert E. Lee for pool swimmers. In addition, Auditorium Shores will be open at all times for general and off-leash use.

Zilker Park, and all Austin parks, are non-smoking venues. Festival patrons will be directed to smoke outside the festival gates on the street. All passholders will be allowed to exit and re-enter the Festival grounds during the event. If you choose to smoke outside of the Festival, be mindful and responsibly discard cigarettes.

SCHEDULED CLOSURES
Barton Springs Road will be closed on festival show days to all vehicle traffic starting at Robert E Lee Street. Cars will be able to make a u-turn on Barton Springs Road OR turn right onto Sterzing Street and be directed to South Lamar Blvd. This closure will reduce the amount of vehicles allowed into the neighborhoods and will create a safe crossing for pedestrians at Robert E Lee and Barton Springs Road.

ZILKER PARK GREAT LAWN
Sept. 25 – Oct. 28, closed to the public Oct. 20, festival load out ends
Oct. 21 – 27, park maintenance

STRATFORD DRIVE
at Nature Center Dr & Barton Springs Rd
Sept. 27 & 28, 7:00am – 10:00pm daily Oct. 6 12:01am – Oct. 9 6:00am
Oct. 13 12:01am – Oct. 16 6:00am Oct. 17 & 18, 7:00am – 10pm daily

ROBERT E LEE STREET
at Barton Hills & Barton Springs Rd
ROADS REOPEN OCT. 9-12
During this time, a portion of the areas in and surrounding Zilker Park will be accessible to the public including Barton Springs, Rugby Field and the Botanical Gardens and Austin Nature and Science Center.

BARTON SPRINGS ROAD
at Sterzing St & Rollingwood Dr
Sept. 30 3:00am – 7:00am
Oct. 6 12:01am – Oct. 9 6:00am Oct. 13 12:01am – Oct. 16 6:00am

ROADS REOPEN OCT. 9-12
During this time, a portion of the areas in and surrounding Zilker Park will be accessible to the public including Barton Springs, Rugby Field and the Botanical Gardens and Austin Nature and Science Center.

PARKING
Due to the increase in restricted parking areas, appropriate signage will be installed earlier, as well as allowing for time for corrections prior to the event commencing. These signs are valid upon installation. Please adhere to the signage. The restricted parking area signage will stay UP between weekends. They remain valid during this time period.

DROP OFF ZONE
Drop off zone near Austin High.

SHUTTLES
Free festival shuttles run from downtown at Republic Square Park to the site! 2017 features a dedicated entry gate for shuttle riders.

Shuttles are ADA compliant! Limited ADA parking first-come first-served is available via the Mopac side. All cars must have current valid ADA plaquards displayed.

BIKING / HIKING
Bike racks are located in the park at both event entry area. Bring your own lock! Make sure your bike has reflectors/ and to wear reflective gear.
http://www.austintexas.gov/department/bicycle
http://www.austintexas.gov/page/trail-directory

NIGHT CLOSURES: OCT 6-8 & 13-15
Between the hours of 9pm – 12am on event nights, the following roads will be closed to all vehicle access:
Barton Springs Road (between Lamar & Sterzing)
Sterzing Street (between Barton Springs & Toomey) Toomey Road (between Sterzing and Lamar)
Residential traffic will be allowed to exit the neighborhood on Robert E. Lee, East Bound onto Barton Springs from 12:00am – 11:59am on event days.
Oct. 6 12:00pm – Oct. 9 12:00am Oct. 13 12:00pm – Oct. 16 12:00am

NEIGHBORHOOD INFO
Neighborhood Call-In Line — 512-806-7906
Noise Complaints — Call the neighborhood call-in line, or 311.
Festival Questions — info@aclfestival.com

General Violations

Examples of what to call in….
o Parking within 30′ of the approach to a stop sign.
o Parking or blocking within 15′ of a fire hydrant.
o Parking left wheel to curb. (cars parked facing against traffic).
o If a car blocks YOUR driveway. Some neighbors may permit people to block their OWN driveway.
o Illegal vending/sales questions in the immediate festival area.
o REMINDER: Make a quick note of the vehicle’s color, make and model before you call!

LOW FLYING AIRCRAFT
FAA aircraft information.
The San Antonio Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) is the office that would take complaints about safety violations. That number is (800) 292-2023.

The FAA does not, however, take calls regarding nuisance complaints. Nuisance/aircraft noise complaints would go to the Aviation Department. Stephen Dick (Stephen.dick@austintexas.gov) would be the point of contact for those. Number is (512) 530-5541.

Downloads:
ACL 2017 Neighborhood Letter
311 Tips
Alternate Bicycle and Pedestrian Routes
TNC / Bicycle Access, Street Closure Map
Barton Springs Pool Access Map
Zilker Park Area Schedule at a Glance