Development Changes Being Proposed for The East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood
Several new development projects are being proposed for our neighborhood
that will require altering or rewriting the development rules
for the Plaza Saltillo Transit Oriented Development area (“Saltillo TOD”).
This area runs roughly from East 7th Street to East 4th Street,
and from I-35 to Chicon.
Developers are asking to build taller and denser projects.
How our community decides to grow will influence
the character and spirit of the neighborhood we call home.
Plaza Saltillo Regulating Plan
City of Austin Resolution NO. 20170817-056
Link to 8/17/17 Austin City Council Meeting back-up documents (Item #56)
Monthly Meeting August 15, 6:00 PM
Please join us at the Terrazas Library for our monthly meeting, all are welcome to attend and participate.
Below you will find our monthly agenda, minutes, and relevant back-up material we have received.
Monthly Meeting for ECC Neighborhood Plan Contact Team – June 21!
The next meeting of the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan Contact Team will be held this Wednesday, June 21, at 6:00pm in the Terrazas Library meeting room, 1105 E. Cesar Chavez St. Here is the agenda:
Agenda for June 21, 2017 ECC Monthly Meeting
Appendix A: Three Concept Site Plans for Chalmers Courts Redevelopment (20170608)
Appendix B: Information about 1401 East 3rd Street house – demolition for development City Staff Research on 1401 East 3rd Street
Everyone is welcome to attend, hope to see you there!
Land Use Meeting
Tuesday June 6, 2017
6PM-7PM
Terrazas Library Meeting Room
Subject: Proposal by Council Member Renteria to change the Saltillo Area Regulating plan to add a third density bonus option allowing for added height in exchange for affordable housing.
All are welcome to attend.
May 17 Meeting Agenda
Please join us Wednesday, May 17, at 6:00 PM for our monthly meeting. We meet at the Terrazas library, our draft agenda is included below.
Everyone is welcome.
Historic Landmark Commission Supports Preserving ECC History
The ECC NCT Historic Preservation Committee (HPC), led by longtime committee chair Amy Thompson has been working tirelessly to research, document, and advocate for preserving the history of the ECC Neighborhood. Because of the committee’s dedication and hard work, the City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission (HLC) voted in support of preserving the history of ECC in two separate and unanimous votes.
At Their April 24, 2017 meeting, the HLC initiate historic zoning for 1401 East Third Street (former home of Juan and Carmen Castillo – Mexican immigrants who settled in Austin following the revolution), and voted to direct the Austin’s Historic Preservation office to develop a local historic district for the properties on the 1400 block of East Third Street.
To learn more about the history of the Castillo home, the proposed historic district and the efforts of the ECC NCT Historic Preservation Committee, read the HPC’s April report (click the link below), or contact committee chair Amy Thompson.
ECC NCT Historic Preservation Committee April 2017 Report
City of Austin Historic Preservation Office Website
Waller Creek Park Public Sessions
The Waller Creek Conservancy and the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department are inviting community members to view designs for the new Waller Creek Park.
Saturday, May 13
10am-Noon
Metz Recreation Center
2407 Canterbury Street
Wednesday, May 17
6pm-8pm
Palm Door on Sabine
401 Sabine Street
Read more about this event at wallercreek.org
Agenda for April 19, 2017 Meeting
Please join us on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 for our monthly meeting.
We meet at 6:00 PM at the Terrazas library.
Comal Park Improvements
The Austin Parks and Recreation department wants to hear resident’s opinions on improvement options for Comal Park.
Let the city know what you think by following the link to the online survey.