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A big neighborhood “thank you” to local neighbor Catherine, who provided police with information critical to bringing down a burglary ring.
KVUE reports:
“I saw a strange vehicle, and I knew it didn’t belong in the neighborhood,” said Catherine.
It was a pickup truck oddly parked on the street.
“My intuition just told me something is out of order here,” she said.
The driver told her he was waiting to hear back from a friend.
“I didn’t verbalize to him that I thought that was a bunch of baloney,” she said.See the full article at KVUE news: Resident helps police bring down burglary ring
(Thanks Sheila for the tip.)
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Date: Tue., Feb. 7, 2011
Time: 7 – 8:30PM
Location: Parmer Woods, 12429 Scofield Farms Dr. (map)The Austin Police Department invites citizens to the Region 2 (Northeast & Northwest) Commander’s Forum tonight.
During the forum, APD will recognize a citizen that assisted in helping catch burglary suspects who were burglarizing homes in her neighborhood. Additionally, the Pioneer Crossing – West Neighborhood Association will be recognized for the success of their neighborhood watch program.
Municipal Court Supervisor Rebecca Stark and Chief Prosecutor Bianca Bentzin will be in attendance as guest speakers.
The Austin Police Department conducts Commander’s Forum meetings to share and discuss issues and concerns with residents and business owners to improve the quality of life within the Region.
For a list of all APD Commander’s Forums, visit http://www.austintexas.gov/department/commanders-forums
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Date: Thursday, February 16, 2012
Time: 6:30 – 8PM
Location: Pillow Elementary School cafeteria, 3025 Crosscreek Dr.The President has called a special meeting of the membership of the North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Association.
The meeting is called to discuss and take action on the proposed rezoning request for the property at 8100 Burnet Road (the Ross Store and former Chuck E Cheese location). The developers are planning a large apartment complex (270 – 300 units) with some retail facilities, and have applied for rezoning of the property from CS (general commercial) to MF-6 (the highest density multifamily residence).
The developer has indicated that he will have a representative present to discuss the project, and answer questions.
A special meeting is needed because we expect that the Zoning and Platting Commission will have a public hearing on the rezoning case later this month, before the NSCNA general membership meeting scheduled for March 6, 2012.
We invite all interested residents from North Shoal Creek, as well as interested residents from Wooten and other nearby neighborhoods, to attend to learn more about this project. We will endeavor to provide opportunities for all to participate and make their comments known.
If any action is contemplated, such as consenting to or objecting to the proposed zoning, only current members of the association will be eligible to vote. North Shoal Creek residents may join the association in advance (information here) or at the meeting.
If you are unable to attend this meeting, you may provide comments to the association by either emailing them to development@nscna.org or postal mail to: NSCNA (attn: Development Committee), PO Box 66443, Austin TX 78766-0443. Your comments must be received by February 16 to be considered.
Downloadable copy: meeting notice (36KB PDF)
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The Austin Transportation Department is sponsoring several upcoming events to inform the public about mobility issues.
Great Transit for Great Cities: Lessons For Central Texas
Date: Monday, February 6, 2012
Time: 5 – 6:30PM
Location: City Council Chambers, Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second St.Learn form local and national transit leaders as they share success stories for rail and other transit services. CapMetro CEO Linda Watson hosts this high-level visit from the “Best in the West,” CEOs from Western transit agencies.
Learn more about “Best in the West” at: www.AustinStrategicMobility.com.
Austin Bond Development Open House
Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Time: 4:30 – 8pm
Location: Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd.Learn about the City of Austin’s bond development process and guiding principles. Participate and provide your input on community needs and priorities. Free parking is available at the Palmer Events Center garage.
Stay tuned for more information on Austin Mobility and the proposed Austin Urban Rail.
For more information please visit www.AustinStrategicMobility.com
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Date: Thursday, February 2, 2012
Time: 7 – 9PM
Location: Village Christian Apartments Activity Room, 7925 Rockwood Ln. (directions)Updated Feb. 1: We have asked the developer to support a postponement of the Feb. 7 hearing, to give the association time to call a special membership meeting. The Development Committee will still be meeting Feb. 2, to discuss this development.
Updated Jan. 31: Location added. Time changed half hour later.
The City of Austin has scheduled a public hearing on Tuesday, February 7 for a zoning change request at 8100 Burnet Road (the Ross Store and former Chuck E Cheese location). The developers are planning a large apartment complex (270 – 300 units) with some retail facilities, and have applied for rezoning of the property to MF-6, highest density multifamily residence.
You can view a copy of the hearing notice here: Public Hearing Notice: 8100 Burnet Rezoning
Members of the NSCNA Development Committee have been meeting with representatives of the developer to express concerns about the high density of the proposed development and increased neighborhood traffic, in efforts to work out potential problems. They are also coordinating with the adjacent Wooten Neighborhood Association regarding the development. This matter should be a concern for our neighborhood, since whatever is developed on that property will be with us for a long time.
The NSCNA Development Committee will meet Thursday, February 2, 2012, to discuss the current status of this project.
All NSCNA members who desire to provide comments and recommendations concerning possible NSCNA action concerning the rezoning and planned development are invited to attend. Neighbors who are not members are encouraged to join the Association and participate.
