[covna] Re: Fwd: Davis/Deer Realignment Project Status Update
- From: covna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- To: "covna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <covna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:57:20 -0600
does anyone remember when they were planning to have new signage up and whether
or not it includes more speed limit postings? folks doing well over 30 (ahem...
40).
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nelly paulina
from the fon-de-i
toulouse dr.
> On Dec 7, 2014, at 12:03 PM, covna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> I'm pretty sure the City would not consider replacing the rock with sod at
> this point. From what I have heard from the project manager, Darryl Haba,
> sidewalks and bike lanes from the roundabout to Manchaca are outside the
> scope of this project and I don't believe there are any plans to do that.
> Being the only thing that would really have been useful, that would make too
> much sense. - Kelso
>
> Kelso King
> 8505 Leo Street
> Austin, TX 78745-8012
> Phone: (512) 243-6137
> Cell: (512) 673-7216
>
>
> In a message dated 12/7/2014 11:11:38 A.M. Central Standard Time,
> covna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> Since more work is to be done on this road way down to Brodie I wonder if a
> request to rectify could be made. Does any one know where we are on bond
> money to complete the section of side walks and bike lanes down to manchaca ?
> Also I would like to take a moment to thank everyone who has been so
> attentive to our neighborhood. It is my hope to participate and be helpful
> in the near future.
>
> Rita
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: covna <covna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: covna <covna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sun, Dec 7, 2014 10:57 am
> Subject: [covna] Re: Fwd: Davis/Deer Realignment Project Status Update
>
> Agreed -- very bizarre, considering that they used mulch and grass in the
> "filled-in" triangle adjacent to the median. I don't know how those young
> trees are going to survive with all that rock butting right up to their
> trunks. I guess one question is... how can we be pro-active in holding the
> City accountable to their "bait-and-switch" tactics?
>
> --Sheila
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Dec 6, 2014, at 9:50 AM, covna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>>
>> I completely agree Alan. I tried to get them to plant Buffalo Grass, which
>> they agreed to do ... but the very same day, Darryl Haba's boss told him
>> they couldn't do that, so they went back to the lovely rock. This is only
>> one of the many "bait and switch" things and misrepresentations that they
>> did on this poorly designed, massively overbuilt and very costly project. -
>> Kelso
>>
>> Kelso King
>> 8508 Leo Street
>> Austin, TX 78745
>> Phone: (512) 243-6137
>> Mobile: (512) 6737216
>> Email: KelsoKing@xxxxxxx
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 12/5/2014 8:45:15 P.M. Central Standard Time,
>> covna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>> I have to admit that after the City of Austin (reference Austin Water flyer)
>> asked us to NOT cover our yards with rock as it retains heat (in a drought),
>> does NOT retain moisture (in a drought) that the contractors did exactly
>> what the city does NOT recommend (in a drought). Then (in a drought), lets
>> plant young trees surrounded with the same rock that does NOT benefit them
>> nor what was originally “sold/pitched” to everyone local? What??? And we
>> are paying for this via our taxes? That is called “bait and switch” which
>> is illegal in business but I guess to the city of Austin it’s okay? How do
>> these rocks keep Austin “green”? If you think I am crazy, then lets save us
>> all a bunch of water cost and lets remove all the grass at Zilker park and
>> replace it with rocks. Saves us a big watering bill yes? ACL festivals
>> will no longer have to worry about flooding, we’ll just fill it in with
>> rocks, it’ll drain during the floods right?. Yeah it’s going to be a bit
>> warmer at the festivals but we’ll just blame it on global warming, not the
>> removal of green grass. And won’t the Festival of Lights be lovely
>> reflecting off the rocks? Hmmm... Hell maybe lets just pave it so there is
>> no maintenance cost, what do you think? Sarcasm of course.
>>
>> Folks we got screwed when the city changed the rules LATE POINT into this
>> “upgrade”. In a drought you plan (lay?) mulch which retains moisture and
>> gives the plants a chance to survive, not rocks! There is nothing native to
>> Austin that went around these newly planted trees, just a way for the
>> contractor (or city) to save any future maintenance cost.
>>
>> I cry foul, your mileage may vary...
>>
>> Alan
>>
>> From: covna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2014 3:14 PM
>> To: covna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [covna] Re: Fwd: Davis/Deer Realignment Project Status Update
>>
>> Heck no, they think nothing of their impact on the environment. They decided
>> to put rock in the new medians rather than Buffalo Grass in order to be
>> "sustainable." This after bulldozing dozens of beautiful trees, many
>> unnecessarily. I don't think they really understand the concept. All they
>> know is scraping the landscape clean and then paving it. As Gallagher once
>> said: it seals in the nutrients.- Kelso
>>
>> Kelso King
>> 8508 Leo Street
>> Austin, TX 78745
>> Phone: (512) 243-6137
>> Mobile: (512) 6737216
>> Email: KelsoKing@xxxxxxx
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 12/5/2014 2:26:21 P.M. Central Standard Time,
>> covna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>> Gee... how funny. I actually for a moment thought they might be sending the
>> displaced deer somewhere (Deer realignment). Get ready for some deer
>> collisions. I'm sorry to be pessimistic, but have they given a thought
>> about the wildlife issue???
>>
>> Sheila
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: covna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> To: COVNA@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Sent: Friday, December 5, 2014 10:46:33 AM
>> Subject: [covna] Fwd: Davis/Deer Realignment Project Status Update
>>
>> Update on Davis at Brodie project. Significant detours to come.
>>
>> Mark Tilley
>> Queenswood
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: Garnett, Susan <Susan.Garnett@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Date: Thu, Dec 4, 2014 at 1:54 PM
>> Subject: Davis/Deer Realignment Project Status Update
>> To:
>>
>>
>> Please see below for an update on the Davis/Deer Realignment Project.
>>
>>
>>
>> The City’s contractor is approximately 90% complete with the Davis/Deer
>> Lane Realignment project (CIPID 6685.027) . Installation of driveways,
>> sidewalk, and ramps have been completed. Remaining work includes storm
>> drain installation at the east pond, final paving, striping and median work
>> along Brodie Lane.
>>
>>
>>
>> Beginning on Sunday, December 7, *Deer Lane will be closed* and westbound
>> traffic will be detoured to Alexandria Drive and then to Coastal Drive and
>> Copano Drive. This detour will allow the contractor to complete the final
>> portion of paving and striping from Ovalia Drive to Brodie Lane. Eastbound
>> traffic along Davis Lane will also be detoured to Copano Drive and then
>> Alexandria Drive toward Brodie Lane. No thru traffic will be allowed, only
>> the residents who live along this section of roadway may enter. This road
>> closure is expected to reopen on Saturday, December 13.
>>
>>
>>
>> The City’s contractor will also open the new portion of Davis Lane on
>> Saturday, December 13, and begin median work along Brodie Lane. This
>> project is expected to be complete by the end of December 2014.
>>
>>
>>
>> Please follow all detour signage and use caution in these areas.
>>
>>
>>
>> Project Contacts:
>>
>> Jessica Salinas <jessica.salinas@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Project Manager, (512)
>> 974-7646
>>
>> David West <david.west@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Project Inspector, (512) 974-8742
>>
>> Susan Garnett <susan.garnett@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Public Information
>> Specialist, (512) 974-7064
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Susan Garnett
>>
>> Public Information Specialist
>>
>> Public Works Department | City of Austin
>>
>> Desk: 512-974-7064
>>
>> Cell: 512-574-6650
>>
>> --
>> Sheila Gordon, Chair
>> Department of Performing Arts
>> Associate Professor, Acting and Voice
>> St. Edwards University
>> Austin, TX 78704
>>
>> (512) 492-3158
>>
>> http://www.stedwards.edu/sites/default/files/admission_pdfs/theater_audition.pdf
>>
>>
>>
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