Pemberton Heights - October 2015

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The Pemberton Journal

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AUGUST 2015

PHNA INCOME & EXPENSES

Kimberly Comstock - PHNA Treasurer

BEGINNING BALANCE:Operating .........................................................$14,753.36Security............................................................$31,597.28Triangles – KAB...............................................$14,943.00Gail’s Triangle...................................................$ 2,681.88Triangles – not KAB ...........................................$2,445.00TOTAL .........................................................$66,420.52

REVENUE:Membership ..........................................................$390.00Security ...............................................................$742.00TOTAL.............................................................$1,132.00

EXPENSES:Bookkeeping .........................................................$100.00Bank Service Fee.........................................................$5.00PayPal Fee – Operating................................................$9.36PayPal Monthly – Oper..........................................$15.00PayPal Fee – Security..............................................$12.60PayPal Monthly – Sec.............................................$15.00Water – Gail’s Triangle............................................$23.27Carriage Rides Deposit.........................................$600.00TOTAL ............................................................$780.23

ENDING BALANCE:Operating .......................................................$14,384.00Security ..........................................................$32,341.68Triangles – KAB..............................................$14,943.00Gail’s Triangle .................................................$ 2,658.61Triangles – not KAB ........................................$2,445.00TOTAL .......................................................$66,772.29

A Note from our PHNA Board President, Frank Hartmann on

The Streets of Pemberton Heights

Public works projects are always unique-- especially when they drag out for an extended period of time. However, we are happy to report that progress is being made to the streets of Pemberton Heights, and the improvement project is nearing completion.

All water and waste water lines are in place and in use. The contractor is working through punch list items and may be finished by the time this goes to print. They have completed most of the work, with the exception of a few paving-related improvements, such as the intersections of Harris/Northwood and Harris/Westover. Remaining repairs are being evaluated, and improvements are scheduled to commence on Belmont Parkway/Jarratt, Pemberton Place, and Harris Street from Westover to Preston. And lastly, a re-inspection of these improvements will be underway.

Let’s hope the project is complete before the PHNA Picnic scheduled for Sunday, October 25th. (Find details in this edition of the Journal, and posted on the PHNA website and via Nextdoor.) We hope to see you there. Have a great day!

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PHNA CONTACT LISTSecurity, Traffic, MoPAC, Zoning and Permits, Governmental Liason, Neighborhood Social Events, Triangle Fundraising and Improvements

PresidentFrank Hartmann [email protected]

Vice PresidentTina Weinberger [email protected]

SecretaryJane Hayman ................... [email protected]

TreasurerKimberly Comstock ......... [email protected]

Treasurer-ElectDon Simkins [email protected]

Security & TrafficTina Weinberger ....... [email protected]

BylawsBeverly Sutton .................................... [email protected]

Policy & ProceduresJane Hayman ...................... [email protected]

Government AffairsBetty Trent ................................ [email protected]

TrianglesFrank Hartmann ............. [email protected]

WebmastersEric Venditti ................ [email protected]

Don Simkins ............. [email protected]

COMMITTEE CHAIRS:

HARTFORD PARK IS ON A ROLL!Betty Trent, AIA LEED AP

Things are coming together for the creation of a park at the Hartford Triangle! You will have seen support signs going up like wildflowers around the neighborhood.

The committee has received support from PARD and the Parks Board, so we are proceeding with final plans in order to submit for a permit and start construction by next spring. We are also proceeding with all speed on fundraising for the park. We are pursuing grants and other funds, but anticipate needing to raise about $200,000 for the park’s complete vision.

Our thanks go to Dalton Young, Committee Chair, who has been instrumental in getting the approvals and organization underway. Thanks also to Sabrina and Jay Brown, who held a fabulous fundraiser at their home for both the Triangles and Hartford Park to start us on our way on September 24th.

The Committee has partnered with both the city and the Austin Parks Foundation to construct and maintain the park. The Park will be created under the umbrella of the Austin Parks Foundation, who will manage the financial elements under their 501-3C structure, saving valuable resources for the park’s construction and maintenance.

We have created a website at HartfordPark.org where you can get updates and make a donation.

Various Donation Bricks to memorialize a family or family members are available for donations of $250 to $1,000. Donors of $100 or more will receive a yard sign showing their support of the park. Donation amounts at any level are more than welcome. You will have an opportunity to donate and receive your yard sign at the annual picnic on Sunday, October 25th. Bring your checkbooks!

Please visit the website to see the plans. The Park will be landscaped and fenced for safety. The Park will provide activities for both children and adults of all ages. There will be two playscapes, a swing, a deck with tables and chairs, an arbor for quiet activities, and a Bocce Ball Court.

The committee is open to everyone interested in supporting the Park. To get involved, contact Committee Chair, Dalton Young, at [email protected].

Please consider donating now at HartfordPark.org. Make sure your loved one is remembered and your family name is listed!

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Please save the date for the annual Pemberton Heights neighborhood picnic – a wonderful chance to meet and socialize with neighbors. We are in the process of planning the picnic and the social committee is working hard to make this the best picnic ever!

ABOUT THE PICNICThe Pemberton Heights neighborhood picnic is an annual tradition

held on Jean Mueller’s empty lot at 1404 Wooldridge. It’s a great chance to socialize with your neighbors, meet new ones, and sign up for the annual neighborhood carriage rides held in December.

This year we are featuring:• Cabo Bob’s. They will again be providing fabulous tacos and burritos. • Live Music by Mr. Wills will be returning.• Supervised bouncy house• Face painting• Homemade desserts donated by neighborhood volunteers• And much more still in the works!

Free to members! This is a Great Opportunity to pay your dues to be a PHNA member: Neighborhood Association dues for 2014/2015: $30 per household. Pay your dues online here: http://pembertonheights.org/about/membership (preferred) or in person at the picnic

Don’t Miss These Opportunities at the Picnic:

• Sign up for the Christmas Carriage Rides – limited availability – this fills up fast!

• Donate to the Security Fund that gives us security coverage year round and supports the “away from home” watch program. Suggested donation $100.

• Sign up for the PHNA Pet Registry, a tool to allow loose pets to be identified and returned home safely. Free.

• Sign up for NextDoor, the social website for the neighborhood.• Meet the Pemberton Heights Board of Directors.

Volunteers Needed:If you would like to volunteer to bring a homemade, nut-free dessert,

please contact Amanda Cowen @ [email protected]!! RSVP early for a chance to win! All neighbors who RSVP by

September 30 will be entered for a chance to win a free carriage ride. The winner will have a carriage that seats 6 and will have first choice of available departure times.

Looking for Picnic SponsorsThe picnic is funded by neighborhood association dues and sponsor

donations. If you own a local business and are interested in becoming a sponsor and having your business listed on the website, picnic press releases and on a banner at the picnic should contact Amanda Cowen @ [email protected].

The Pemberton Heights Picnic is Finally Here!Sunday, October 25, 4-7pm

http://pembertonheights.org/about/membership

http://pembertonheights.org/about/membership





Affordable Housing Options Being ConsideredBetty Trent, AIA LEED AP

In an effort to provide more affordable housing and to give homeowners an optional path to offset rising property taxes, Council is considering revising rules for Accessible Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Austin.

Allowing homeowners to add a dwelling unit to their property will also help meet the needs for homeowners who want to provide a small unit for a dependent, elderly parent, or renter. Previous rules that prohibited units from being approved were modified to allow entries less than 10’ from the lot line, eliminated a separate driveway access to the ADU, and reduced the distance between structures to 15’ in lieu of 40’.

Parking reductions are also being considered. Currently, in order to add an ADU, the homeowner has to show they provide the two code-required parking spaces and then add an additional space for the new unit. If the existing home does not provide two spaces, all three would be required-- a major drawback to considering an ADU. As a two space requirement was only recently added to the code in 1984, properties built before 1984 are considered “legally non-compliant”. The proposed rules would not require these homes to meet the new requirements, allowing them to be grandfathered.

As Austin has grown, housing has not kept pace. Undersupply has resulted in tight demand and high costs. As the average house rent in Austin has climbed to over $2,300 per month, apartment rents have climbed to over $1,100 per month. As single family and rental units become less affordable, these ADU options will allow more single and two-person households to find housing. Over two-thirds of Austin’s housing market is made up of single or two-person households, while less than 35 ADUs on average were built in the past seven years. In Pemberton alone, there have been multiple postings on NextDoor looking for a space for that old friend or college-age child wanting to return to live in our neighborhood. Few if any options currently exist. As homes in Pemberton converted previous garage apartments or duplexes into larger single-family housing, we have lost many of these types of units that previously existed, and have made our neighborhood population less diverse.

ADUs comprise one of what designers call “the missing middle” in housing types. The on-going CodeNEXT process will seek to provide more options for this “missing middle” (e.g. garage apartments, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, garden homes, and townhouses) in order to meet a pressing need to fill the housing gap between single-family homes and large apartment complexes. The “missing middle” housing types will also function as a needed transition between these types of housing and more dense commercial uses, therefore providing greater compatibility that rarely exists in Austin today.

http://communityimpact.com/2015/05/28/rental-homes-becoming-unaffordable/

http://communityimpact.com/2015/08/17/city-staff-reinterprets-parking-requirements/

AIA HOME TOUR TO FEATURE LOCAL HOMES

Betty Trent, AIA LEED AP

The local Austin residential construction market is a bright star in the national economy.

The Austin chapter of the American Institute of Architects will hold its 26th Annual Home Tour the weekend of October 24th and 25th. The Austin tour has gained a national and regional reputation for excellence in residential design. Ten homes will be featured, including one nearby on Lamar at 31st Street.

The home tour will run from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. The tour is self-guided, and over 5,000 attendees are expected to be “wowed” by the variety of talent on display at homes, from small and affordable, to luxurious. Three of this year’s homes will comprise examples of the “missing middle”-- duplexes, townhomes, mixed-use and granny flats, which have been missing in Austin, but provide a needed diversity of affordable housing.

A map showing each home’s location and information on each home, along with resource material, will be available in a brochure with each ticket purchased.

Children are welcome, and those under age 10 do not require a ticket.

Tickets are available at each of the homes on the tour, but can be purchased in advance at AIA Austin’s Center for Architecture at 801 W 12th Street, or Zinger Hardware at Central Market.

For further information, visit the website: aiaaustin.org/content/homes-tour, or call (512) 452-4332.






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JOIN PHNA!The membership of the Association is open to all persons who

reside or own property within Pemberton Heights.Membership costs $30/year. Benefits include:

• Annual neighborhood picnic• Landscaping and maintenance of Triangles • Voting rights on neighborhood issues (e.g. bylaws amendments,

Board elections)• Contribution to the administration of the PHNA• Community involvement and other social activities

Payments are now being accepted for the October 2015 - September 2016 membership period.

TWO WAYS TO PAY!You can pay online with any credit card using our PayPal link, or

you can send us a check.1. Pay online with a credit card. With this option, your credit card

will be charged $30 only once or you can pay using PayPal; you will not be billed automatically each year. A link to pay online can be found on the PHNA website.

2. Send us a check made to PHNA in the amount of $30 to: Pemberton Heights Neighborhood Association, P.O. Box 50388, Austin, Texas 78763-0388.



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