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From: To: Subject: Date: Mark Walsh Sirwaitis, Sherri Case No. C-14-2021-0100; Rezoning 8176 N MoPac Expressway Monday, August 2, 2021 10:23:08 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Subject: Case Number C14-2020-0100, Re-Zoning Request Contact: Sherri Sirwaitis Public Hearing: August 3, Zoning and Platting Commission Good afternoon Ms. Sirwaitis, I received the Notice of Public Hearing for Rezoning on the above-referenced case. I am not able to attend the hearing but would like to register my objection to this rezoning application. I have lived at 8228 Summer Place Drive for over 30 years and am aware of the traffic patterns and problems surrounding the property at 8176 N. Mopac Expressway SVRD SB. I feel re-zoning this property from LR (Neighborhood Commercial district) to MF-6 (Multifamily Residence (Highest Density)) is inappropriate. I want to thank the Zoning and Platting Commission for soliciting input from residents within the area. I think this is a wise and important step in the evaluation process. In conclusion, I object to the rezoning and want to urge the Zoning and Platting Commission to deny the request. Respectfully yours, Mark Walsh 8228 Summer Place Dr. Austin, Tx, 78759 Daytime telephone: 512-343-1414 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov.  From: To: Subject: Date: Susan Summers Sirwaitis, Sherri Objections to zoning change Monday, August 2, 2021 3:39:20 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Ms. Sirwaitis, I write to record my opposition to the proposed zoning change for the Luby’s property at the Mopac-Steck intersection. I believe that a combination of decreased business for Luby’s and diminished traffic due to the pandemic have caused a false picture of traffic conditions in the area. I have been familiar with this area for 33 years. Ingress and egress at this property have always been extremely problematic. My first point: when Luby’s was a “going” business, people going west on Steck would turn left across eastbound traffic to enter the parking lot. This caused long and frustrating waits for people in the cars behind them. A densely populated apartment house will once again make this a problem. Second, at peak times one can wait through 2 traffic lights in the left lane when headed east on Steck, wishing to turn left onto the northbound access road to enter 183 or northbound Mopac. Traffic backs up a considerable distance. This problem will be enormously exacerbated when dozens of apartment residents want be in this lane as well for their northbound commute. Third, the east side entrance/exit presents a problem. There is very little “space” to exit the property and cross three lanes of traffic to enter southbound Mopac. Again, imagine when other dozens of residents want to do this as they begin a commute southward. In addition to these considerations, I ask that you consider the implications of the impact a high-density dwelling will have on the student populations at Hill Elementary and Murchison Middle School. There are aesthetic issues as well. The corner is considerably higher than the areas to the north and east. What will surely be a high rise building will be out of scale for its surroundings. Obviously something will replace Luby’s. In the best interests of public safety and community well-being, I urge you to deny any plan that proposes high-density use. My husband asks that you know he also believes the proposed change is a bad idea aesthetically or practically. Yours sincerely, Susan S. Summers 8332 Summerwood Dr. CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. From: To: Subject: Date: Judy Briscoe Sirwaitis, Sherri Proposed Zoning Change for current Luby"s Restaurant Monday, August 2, 2021 10:59:04 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution ***   Dear Ms. Sirwaitis –   My husband, Gary Briscoe, and I, Austin natives, have lived in Summerwood for 30 years.  As the population density of Austin has increased exponentially, traffic has become a nightmare.  Trying to get onto Steck Avenue from Summerwood Drive has become increasingly more difficult.  The light at MoPac and Steck Avenue can cause a delay of several minutes and multiple light changes to get onto MoPac from Steck, either going north or south.    Putting in a multi-unit apartment complex will only exacerbate an already untenable situation.  Please reconsider the potential zoning change. We don’t need the additional residents, potentially increased crime, and unbearable traffic congestion.   Thank you for your consideration.     Judy and Gary Briscoe 8302 Summerwood Drive Austin, TX 78759 512-338-1916  CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov.