ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET HLC DATE: PC DATE: November 16, 2020 November 24, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C14H-2020-0120 APPLICANT: 905, Ltd., owners HISTORIC NAME: Mutual Building WATERSHED: Lady Bird Lake ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 905 Congress Avenue ZONING FROM: CBD to CBD-H SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from central business district (CBD) zoning to central business district – Historic Landmark (CBD-H) combining district zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Architecture and historical association. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: Recommended the proposed zoning change from central business district (CBD) district to central business district – Historic Landmark (CBD-H) combing district zoning. Vote; 11-0. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The house is beyond the bounds of the Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey (1984). ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: CITY COUNCIL DATE: December 10, 2020 ORDINANCE READINGS: 1ST 2ND 3RD CASE MANAGER: Steve Sadowsky NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: Architecture: The Mutual Building is one of the finest examples of Art Deco design in downtown Austin. It is a two-story rectangular-plan building with a white cream limestone façade articulated with many facets of the Art Deco style, including carved stone floral motifs, a band of waves, and a recessed entry flanked by a tall, narrow window on either side. PHONE: 974-6454 The Art Deco movement sprang from the Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Insustriels Modernes in Paris, France in 1925, and is characterized by simple shapes and geometric or stylized ornamentation, drawing inspiration from nature, Native American, Egyptian, and classical motifs. Art Deco was meant to incorporate art into architecture (and all of the other milieux of Art Deco expression, including furniture, home goods, lighting fixtures, jewelry, sculpture, statuary, and the visual arts), and to represent a sleek elegance that reflected modernism, wealth, and sophistication. New materials, such as stainless steel, bakelite, and other non-traditional building and decorative finishes found their way into Art 1 of 29B-12 Deco designs. The Art Deco façade of this building, designed by prominent local architect Hugo Kuehne in 1930, was for the new offices of a savings and home loan business, embodying the strength, stability, wealth, and refinement of the company during the troubled economic times of the Great Depression. The Art Deco façade of the building originally had a large, square, glass block bay on the second floor; the glass blocks were replaced with a bay window in 1981; an additional modification …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2018-0122.3A PC DATE: November 24, 2020 SUBDIVISION NAME: East Village Phase 2 AREA: 22.17 acres LOTS: 119 lots APPLICANT: RH Pioneer North LLC (Annie Atkinson) AGENT: LJA Engineering, (Angela Ploetz) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 12817 Willow Grove Lane GRIDS: MQ32 COUNTY: Travis WATERSHED: Harris Branch JURISDICTION: Full Purpose EXISTING ZONING: PUD DISTRICT: 1 LAND USE: Residential SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along all internal streets. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: This request is for the approval of East Village Single Family Phase 2, a final plat comprised of 119 lots on 22.17 acres. There will be 118 residential lots and one pedestrian/bike lot. The plat does not comply with the criteria for approval in LDC 25-4-84(B) and staff recommends disapproval for the reasons listed in the attached comment report. An application that has been disapproved with reasons may be updated to address those reasons until the application expires. If the applicant submits an update to address the reasons for disapproval, that update will be presented to the Land Use Commission within fifteen days of submittal. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends disapproval of the plat for the reasons listed in the comment report attached as Exhibit C. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Steve Hopkins PHONE: 512-974-3175 E-mail: steve.hopkins@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report 1 of 7B-13 A551-1005 LOCATION MAP-2 8x11.dgn Default 9/23/2020 9:48:50 AM CANTARRA DR.2 of 7B-13 3 of 7B-13 4 of 7B-13 CITY OF AUSTIN –DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT CASE NUMBER: UPDATE: CASE MANAGER: C8-2018-0122.3A U0 Steve Hopkins PHONE #: 512-974-3175 PROJECT NAME: LOCATION: East Village Single Family Phase 2 12817 WILLOWGROVE LN SUBMITTAL DATE: FINAL REPORT DATE: October 26, 2020 November 18, 2020 STAFF REPORT: This report includes all staff comments received to date concerning your most recent subdivision application submittal. The comments may include requirements, recommendations, or information. The requirements in this report must be addressed by an updated submittal. The subdivision application will be approved when all requirements from each review discipline have been addressed. If you have any questions, concerns or if you require additional information about this report, please contact your case manager at the phone number listed above or by using the contact information listed for each reviewer in this report. Any change to the plan/plat shall not cause noncompliance with any applicable code or criteria. In addition, …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LOT(S): 308 COUNTY: Travis (AJ Zorn) (Brett Pasquarella) P.C. DATE: November 24, 2020 JURISDICTION: Limited Purpose AGENT: Carlson, Brigance, and Doering,Inc CASE NO.: C8J-2019-0141 SUBDIVISION NAME: Skyline 2-D Preliminary Plan AREA: 62.407 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Carma Easton, LLC ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 8321 Thaxton Road GRIDS: J/K12 WATERSHED: Marble/Cottonmouth Creek EXISTING ZONING: Planned Unit Development (PUD) MUD PLAN: Pilot Knob MUD PROPOSED LAND USE: Residential- Single Family; cemetery, park/greenbelt/open space/landscape/ drainage easement lots, and public ROW VARIANCES: None SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be provided along all internal streets and the boundary street. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Skyline 2-D Preliminary Plan. The plan is comprised of 308 lots on 62.407 acres, proposing 295 residential lots, 1 cemetery lot (existing Caperton cemetery tract), 7 park lot and 5 other lots for landscape/drainage easement, and approximately 9,850 linear feet of right-of-way/streets. Sidewalks are proposed on all streets. The proposed lots comply with the PUD zoning requirements for use and lot size. Parkland will be in compliance with the PUD. Water and wastewater will be provided by the City of Austin. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plan as it meets all applicable State, County and City of Austin LDC requirements. CASE MANAGER: Sue Welch, Travis County - Single Office PHONE: 512-854-7637 Email address: Sue.Welch@traviscountytx.gov 1 of 6B-14 ONLYONLYTHAXTON ROAD (60' R.O.W.)(EXISTING)E. SLAUGHTER LANEMcKINNEY FALLS PKWY(R.O.W. VARIES)(EXISTING)McKINNEY FALLS PKWY(R.O.W. VARIES)(EXISTING)THAXTON ROAD(R.O.W. VARIES)(EXISTING)THAXTON ROAD (60' R.O.W.)(EXISTING)McKINNEY FALLS PKWY(R.O.W. VARIES)(EXISTING)ΔΔSKYLINE 2DPRELIMINARY PLANC8J-2019-014145116SKYLINE 2DSTREET, DRAINAGE, WATER, &WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTSBRKASLOCTOBER 2020OVERALL PRELIMINARY PLAN 200 SCALE163.382 ACRES AND PART OF A 133.849 ACRE TRACT OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT,TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXASSHEETOFJOB NUMBERDATEDESIGNEDBY:DRAFTEDBY:BDFIRM ID #F3791Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc.CJOB NAME:PROJECT:SHEET NAME:Main Office5501 West William Cannon Dr.Austin, Texas 78749Phone No. (512) 280-5160Civil Engineering SurveyingNorth Office12129 RR 620 N., Ste. 600Austin, Texas 78750www.cbdeng.comEXISTINGCOLTON BLUFFPHASE 1C8-2018-0217.1BDESIGN FOR 50' LOCAL STREETSDESIGN FOR 56' LOCAL STREETSDESIGN FOR 60' RESIDENTIAL COLLECTOR STREETS2 of 6B-14 SKYLINE 2DPRELIMINARY PLAN“” ” “” ” “” ” ” “” ” “” ” “” ” “” “” ”” “” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ”” ” ”” ” ” ” ” ” ØØØØØØC8J-2019-014145116SKYLINE 2DSTREET, DRAINAGE, WATER, &WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTSBRKASLOCTOBER 2020GENERAL NOTES2SHEETOFJOB NUMBERDATEDESIGNEDBY:DRAFTEDBY:BDFIRM ID #F3791Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc.CJOB NAME:PROJECT:SHEET NAME:Main Office5501 West William Cannon Dr.Austin, Texas 78749Phone No. (512) 280-5160Civil Engineering SurveyingNorth Office12129 RR 620 N., Ste. 600Austin, Texas 78750www.cbdeng.com3 of 6B-14 THAXTON ROAD (60' R.O.W.)(EXISTING)E. SLAUGHTER LANEMcKINNEY FALLS PKWY(R.O.W. …
M E M O R A N D U M Andrew Rivera, Planning and Zoning Department Stephany Roy, Senior Property Agent, Land Management Development Services Department TO: FROM: DATE: November 10, 2020 SUBJECT: F#10285-2006, 10286-2006 and 10287-2006 Partial Aerial Right-of-Way Vacation Applications for 60 East Avenue, 61 Rainey Street, and 69 Rainey Street Attached are the departmental comments and other information pertinent to the three joint referenced right of way vacation applications requesting to vacate aerial rights. The area being requested for vacation will be used for Mixed use high-rise with ground floor pedestrian oriented uses (retail) outdoor seating and multi-family housing. Buildings to span over the alley above 18'. All affected departments and private utility franchise holders have reviewed this request and recommend approval subject to the following conditions: AT&T (SWBT) – Only applies to F#10285-2006 • Approved contingent on the stipulation all AT&T facilities have been removed from said aerial ROW. • Approved contingent upon 1. A public access easement will be provided for an additional 3 feet of width on each side of the alley - 6 feet in total. 2. The aerial vacation will be 20 feet in height at the building face and will transition down to 18 feet at the lowest point. • Approved contingent upon retention of a public utility easement to cover aerial utility lines. Once the lines/poles are relocated/removed, the PUE can be vacated. Be advised that poles will not be removed until all utilities have been removed from them. If there are comms located on the poles in this area, applicant should begin conversations now with comm companies regarding relocations. Continue to work with Rudy Vela at Austin Energy regarding relocation of electric facilities. Google Fiber – Only applies to F#10285-2006 • Approved contingent upon any relocations and with the understanding that an alternate underground pathway will be provided for the relocation of our existing aerial fiber optics cables. All expenses will be the responsibility of the Developer. • Approved contingent upon full reimbursement for the cost of constructions if Grande Communications Grande will need to relocate. PARD / Planning and Design Review • Approved contingent upon “See comment document”. ATD Electric 1 of 17B-15 Time Warner Cable / Charter Urban Design Review • Approved contingent upon any relocations and/or adjustments of Charter/Spectrum facilities will be paid for by the applicant/developer/owner. • Approved contingent upon the vacation retain connectivity and …
Frequently Asked Questions This FAQ sheet is intended to provide a brief orientation to the Historic Design Standards. Please contact preservation@austintexas.gov if you have further questions or feedback about the standards. 1 Why were the Historic Design Standards I own a property in a locally designated historic developed? Don’t we already have standards for district. How will the Historic Design Standards 3 historic properties? affect me? The Historic Design Standards were developed to clarify existing standards for historic landmarks and National Register districts, and to make the historic district application process easier and more equitable for new districts. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation form the foundation of preservation practice in the United States and are used in Austin to evaluate proposed changes to historic landmarks and in National Register district. However, these very general standards can be challenging to interpret when planning and evaluating specific projects. The Historic Design Standards build on them with more specific standards and illustrations of good practices. For new historic districts, community members compiling an application currently must hire a consultant or learn how to develop their own design standards, then go through multiple rounds of review with other property owners and City staff. This adds time and cost to the application process—and results in design standards that are nearly identical to those for other districts. The Historic Design Standards will provide a consistent, predictable set of standards for all areas considering historic district designation. 2 I own a historic landmark. How will the Historic Design Standards affect me? If adopted by City Council, the Historic Design Standards will clarify existing standards for exterior changes to historic landmarks, as well as new construction on landmarked properties. The Historic Design Standards are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation that City staff and the Historic Landmark Commisison currently use to evaluate changes to historic landmarks, but they are clearer, more specific, and easier to use for planning and evaluating projects. The Historic Design Standards will not affect previously agreed-upon design standards for existing historic districts. They do align with existing district design standards and may be adopted by property owners within each district if desired. 4 I own a property in a National Register district. How will the Historic Design Standards affect me? If adopted by City Council, the Historic Design Standards will clarify existing recommended guidelines for changes to …
Historic Design Standards City of Austin Adopted _________ 1 of 132B-16 Welcome In Austin, historic preservation encourages the preservation of historic buildings, structures, sites, and districts; promotes awareness of cultural and architectural heritage; and helps shape a more sustainable, equitable, and livable place. As the city grows, these Historic Design Standards will help property owners, designers, builders, and historic preservation professionals make consistent decisions about how to meet present-day needs while stewarding local built heritage and achieving larger goals. Clear standards and graphics show good practices, as well as changes to avoid. The Historic Design Standards were created by a working group representing property owners, designers, developers, advocates, and the Historic Landmark Commission. The working group sought to develop locally relevant standards grounded in national preservation principles. Many members are laypeople, and readability was a key concern: the standards needed to be understandable by property owners and neighbors considering whether to apply for historic district designation, as well as by architects. A Maintenance and Preservation chapter and illustrated glossary support those who want to learn more about architectural elements and materials. The Historic Design Standards promote long-term sustainability by supporting the retention and repair of existing buildings, which keep tons of old-growth wood and other material in use and out of the landfill. They also support sustainable solutions for making buildings more energy efficient now, from high-impact improvements like attic insulation and duct sealing to DIY changes such as weather-stripping around windows and doors. Historic Preservation Office staff are available to answer questions and provide feedback on proposed projects. Reach out to preservation@austintexas.gov or call (512) 974-3393. Left cover image: People looking out over Austin, ca. 1940s 2 of 132B-16 Acknowledgments Design Standards Working Group The Historic Landmark Commission created the Design Standards Working Group on September 24, 2018 to create a new set of historic design standards, with the goals of providing clear, user-friendly standards and guidelines for all historic property owners and of simplifying the historic district application process. This document is the product of the working group’s efforts and is modeled on the Preservation Austin design standards template produced through a community initiative in April 2011. David Carroll, AIA Urban Design Commission, preservation architect Janet Beinke Historic district property owner Cara Bertron Historic Preservation Office staff Madeline Clites Preservation consultant Angela Gaudette Historic Preservation Office staff Laura Keating Urban Design staff Marie Oehlerking-Read Texas Historical Commission staff …
November 13, 2020 Terri Myers, Chair City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Re: Proposed Historic Design Standards Dear Ms. Myers, Preservation Austin exists to empower Austinites to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful community culture through preservation. We write today to respectfully support Austin's Historic Preservation Office's proposed Historic Design Standards. We commend the time-intensive and community-focused efforts of the working group and the Historic Preservation Office staff. We believe that the design standards will increase equity and accessibility in Austin’s local historic district application process. Preservation Austin has adopted Underrepresented Heritage as an FY21 Advocacy Priority. We see the citywide design standards as an encouragement to many groups who would not have the time or money to develop unique standards for their proposed district. We are optimistic the design standards will encourage new local district applications. At the same time, these design standards will streamline the Historic Landmark Commission process for city staff and advocates alike by providing clear and consistent standards. We believe this will create a more efficient and effective process for the benefit of all. We also believe the standards support the preservation of our city's diverse heritage, for the people of Austin, in a way that's compatible with increasing density. Preservation Austin knows how crucial density is for Austin's future and appreciate that the standards do not discourage density but rather recognizes that it can occur alongside preserving our historic neighborhoods. Preservation Austin encourages the Historic Landmark Commission to support the proposed Historic Design Standards. We know they will be an asset to our city for years to come. We again recognize the dedication that went into creating these standards and hope to see them adopted. Thank you for your service to the community, Clayton Bullock, President 1 of 1B-16
Special Meeting of the Planning Commission November 24, 2020 Planning Commission to be held November 24, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers, including applicants and representatives, must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, November 23 2020 by noon). To speak remotely at the November 24, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting, residents must: Preferably email the board liaison at andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-6508 the day before the meeting. The following information is required: 1. The speaker name. 2. Item number(s) they wish to speak on. 3. Whether they are for/against/neutral. 4. Mailing address. 5. Telephone number. Must be the number that will be used to call-in. Failure to provide the required information by noon November 23, 2020 shall render a request null and void. A registered speaker may not sign up another speaker. Previous registration on an item does not automatically roll over. •Once a request to register to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call with additional information regarding the call in process. •Handouts or other information must be emailed to andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM Tuesday, November 24, 2020. This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Postponement requests must be submitted to the case manager and Andrew Rivera by 5PM Monday, November 23, 2020 Reunión de la Comisión de Planificación Fecha 24 de Noviembre de 2020 La Comisión de Planificación se reunirá el 24 de Noviembre de 2020 con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6508 andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunion, 23 de Noviembre de 2020). 1. El nombre del orador. 2. Número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar. 3. Si están a favor / en contra / neutrales. 4. Dirección postal. 5. Número de teléfono. Debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar a la persona que desea hablar. Si la información solicitada no se envía antes del mediodía del 24 de Noviembre de 2020, la solicitud será nula y sin efecto. Un orador registrado no puede registrar a otro orador. El registro anterior de …
To: Rhoades, Wendy <Wendy.Rhoades@austintexas.gov>; Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Cc: David Hartman; Daniel Llanes Subject: FW: 11-24-2020 PC Agenda Items #B-5 (NPA-2020-0016.01), and #B-6 (C14-2020-0073), MSC & CTC Tracts - Postponement Request to Dec. 8, 2020 PC mtg. *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Wendy and Maureen, On behalf of the applicant, I would like to request a postponement of items B-5 and B-6 from the 11/24/2020 PC agenda to the 12/8/2020 meeting to give us more time to continue our dialogue with the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team. Thank you for your assistance. ======================= Alice Glasco, President Alice Glasco Consulting 512-231-8110 W 512-626-4461 C
From: Pete Gilcrease Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2020 11:41 AM To: Flores, Yvette - BC <bc-Yvette.Flores@austintexas.gov>; Hempel, Claire - BC <BC- Claire.Hempel@austintexas.gov>; Anderson, Greg - BC <bc-Greg.Anderson@austintexas.gov>; Thompson, Jeffrey - BC <bc-Jeffrey.Thompson@austintexas.gov>; Howard, Patrick - BC <BC- Patrick.Howard@austintexas.gov>; Azhar, Awais - BC <BC-Awais.Azhar@austintexas.gov> Cc: Rivera, Andrew <Andrew.Rivera@austintexas.gov>; Rusthoven, Jerry <Jerry.Rusthoven@austintexas.gov> Subject: Friends of Hyde Park Opposes Baker Center Historic Designation Rezoning *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Historic Commission Meeting: October 26, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting: October 27, 2020 Austin City Council Meeting: November 12, 2020 Case Number: C14H-2020-0087 Project Location: 3908 Avenue B Historic Commission, Planning Commission, and City Council, Friends of Hyde Park strongly opposes the rezoning of the Baker Center to include historic zoning (-H). This rezoning will remove almost all opportunities for affordable housing on the property in the future and should be strongly opposed by the Historic Commission, Planning Commission, and the City Council. The Baker Center property is already zoned within the Hyde Park Local Historic District (-HD) and there is no need to also zone the property with the further historic (-H) restriction. Making a property historic has been known to make it hard or impossible to add housing to any part of the property, even the parking lots. Parking lots cover a considerable amount of the Baker School property and could be a great way to add affordable housing around the existing building. A previous example is the Dabney-Horne House at 507 W 23rd from February 23, 2014. It was zoned historic and the property owners wanted to add additional housing on the parking lot next to the historic zoned house and it was rejected. These types of barriers to housing and large parking lots are unnecessary and harm affordability and alternative transportation options in Austin. When the Alamo Drafthouse was originally purchasing the property in 2018, Friends of Hyde Park was very concerned that Alamo had no intention of ever building any housing on the property, which was a requirement for them in order to qualify for the purchase of the property from AISD. We were concerned that Alamo only included the designs for additional and affordable housing in their proposal as a way to purchase the property under market value from AISD so Alamo could use the property solely for their headquarters. Our concerns were based on two meetings Friends of Hyde Park had with the architect for the …
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Gaudette, Angela Sunday, November 15, 2020 4:20 PM Gaudette, Angela FW: Letter of Support for C14H-2020-008/Baker School Historic Landmark Status From: PAZ Preservation <Preservation@austintexas.gov> Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2020 5:51 PM To: Gaudette, Angela <Angela.Gaudette@austintexas.gov> Subject: FW: Letter of Support for C14H‐2020‐008/Baker School Historic Landmark Status *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** TO: Historic Landmark Commission, Planning Commission & City Council FR: Betsy Clubine, Co-President, Hyde Park Neighborhood Association DT: November 5, 2020 Case #: C14H-2020-008 Applicant: Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Baker LLC Historic Name: Baker School On behalf of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association, I am writing to support the proposed zoning change (Case # C14H-2020-008) to designate the former Baker School as a historic landmark. The Baker School is located within the boundaries of the Hyde Park NCCD and Local Historic District and is included in the Hyde Park Neighborhood Plan, approved by the Austin City Council. In December 2017, HPNA members unanimously supported the zoning changes and variances required by Alamo Drafthouse to restore the Baker School for use as their corporate headquarters. As part of that agreement, it was understood that Alamo Drafthouse would seek historic landmark designation for the Baker School building and that any future proposed structures would have to receive a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Landmark Commission. While additions in front of the building are not permitted per the adopted zoning, any additions to the sides of the building should be reviewed as a part of the Austin Historic landmark status for this important site, as well as its status as Contributing to the Local Historic District. Over the past few years, Alamo Drafthouse has meticulously restored not just the exterior of the site, but much of the interior as well—uncovering long-hidden historical/architectural elements of this important site. The zoning ordinance that was adopted requires a 70’ setback along Ave B to protect the front of the lot and building. Currently the front is used for a combination of community gardens and open space used by area residents. In recognition of their outstanding work, the owners and architect received a 2020 Preservation Austin Award for Rehabilitation. 1 About the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association Founded in 1974, HPNA has played a vital role in Austin’s civic life for over four decades, welcoming renters and homeowners of all ages and backgrounds to this historic Central Austin community. …
November 11, 2020 Terri Myers, Chair City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Re: Baker School Historic Zoning Dear Ms. Myers, Preservation Austin exists to empower Austinites to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful community culture through preservation. We write today to express our support of the proposed historic zoning of 3908 Avenue B, the Baker School. The property has clear historical associations and community value, which we implore the Historic Landmark Commission to recognize. Historical Associations: Built in 1911, Baker School is one of the oldest school buildings in the city. It was built to serve the developing Hyde Park neighborhood. Its namesake was DeWitt Clinton Baker (1832-1881), who helped establish the Austin public school system as well as Austin’s first public library. Community Value: The school is a neighborhood focal point, signaling Hyde Park as an upper-middle-class district. The founders recognized the need for social, cultural, religious, and educational institutions to attract residents. In the early 20th century, the importance of education reflects Austin’s transition from a frontier city to one of a cultured and literate population. Architectural Significance: The Baker School is also a contributing structure to the Hyde Park Historic District, already recognizing its architectural significance. Three prominent local architecture firms contributed to the existing structure, Roy Thomas, Hugo Kuehne, and Kreisle and Brooks. The popular Neo-Classical style of the early 20th century is evident in Baker School. This fall Preservation Austin honored Baker School with a 2020 Preservation Merit Award for its rehabilitation, and its owners have long demonstrated their commitment to historic preservation in our city. As Austin faces more school closures on the horizon, we are all called to find creative and sustainable ways to honor this heritage while serving today’s businesses and families. Preservation Austin has adopted this issue as a FY21 Advocacy Priority, and will work to educate our community and our leaders about the potential for adaptive reuse of Austin’s decommissioned schools as one option for the challenges facing AISD – using Baker School as an example of how to do this so well. Thank you for your service to the community, Clayton Bullock, President
Planning Commission Q & A Report B-10: Commissioner Azhar/ Staff Response in blue. • Will the "H" Historic Combining District designation limit the ability to add housing/affordable housing to the site? Including, construction of such housing in the parking lots adjoining the historical structure itself? The H zoning will not affect the ability to add housing or affordable housing to the site. The Baker School is contributing to the Hyde Park Local Historic District already, so any new construction on the site will be reviewed pursuant to an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to the Historic Landmark Commission. The H zoning does not impose additional restrictions over what is already in place on this site. • Is it possible to only designate the parcel containing the historical structure itself and not the surrounding parking lots? Would doing this allow construction of housing in the parking lots or would that still not be possible? Staff submitted a proposal to the Historic Landmark Commission to do just that, and that proposal will be in the backup for the Planning Commission meeting. The applicant preferred to have the entire parcel zoned historic, and that is what the Historic Landmark Commission eventually recommended. Staff believes that zoning the entire parcel historic is not necessary and would rather focus the historic landmark designation on the historic buildings on the site with an appropriate buffer around them. • According to Mr. Richard Weiss, applicant, regarding the "Baker Field" west of the site - "This area alone was originally zoned for a 5 story residential housing development with 25% affordability, but it was subdivided and purchased by the City in order to build a regional detention pond earlier this year. We believe the city should explore every option to incorporate affordable housing AND detention on this subdivided lot, because it is only area that is zoned for significant density without compromising the integrity of the original campus." Can staff please respond to whether the Baker Field site will include housing on it in the future or would this not be possible? If there is the ability to construct housing on this site in the future, how would that be funded? Historic Preservation Staff cannot answer this question as to the possibility of the construction of new housing on the site at the Baker Field. During the discussions at the Historic Landmark Commission, the applicant did offer …
Versión en español a continuación. Business Meeting of the HIV Planning Council MONDAY, November 23, 2020 Business Meeting to be held November 23, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (11/22/2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the November 23, 2020 HIV Planning Council Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live la junta en Reunión del Business Meeting of the HIV Planning Council MONDAY, November 23, 2020 FECHA de la reunion (November 23, 2020) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (11/22/2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico …
Design Commission November 23, 2020 Design Commission to be held November 23, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (November 22nd by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Design Commission Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1243 and aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Design Commission FECHA de la reunion (November 23,2020) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (November 22nd antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. la junta en Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 974-1243 and aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo electrónico o una llamada telefónica con el número de teléfono …
Design Commission November 23, 2020 Design Commission to be held November 23, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (November 22nd by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Design Commission Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1243 and aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Design Commission FECHA de la reunion (November 23,2020) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (November 22nd antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. la junta en Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 974-1243 and aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo electrónico o una llamada telefónica con el número de teléfono …
DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2020 6:00 PM Via Video conferencing Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 6:05 p.m. Member List David Carroll – Chair (District 1) Martha Gonzalez – (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) X X X Melissa Hanao-Robledo – Vice-Chair (District 5) X Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) X X X X X Beau Frail (District 6) Jessica Rollason (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING AND PLANNING STAFF “X” Denote Commission Members who were in attendance X Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison X Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison X Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether River Street Hotel and Homes, addressed at 61-69 Rainey Street and 60 East Ave, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin. Amanda Swor Drenner Group; Greg Verabian HKS; David Lake Lake Flato; Cameron Campbell CLA. • Amanda Swor of the Drenner Group along with Greg Verabian HKS; David Lake Lake Flato; Cameron Campbell CLA, presented and answered questions from Commissioners • Commissioner B. Whatley left the meeting @ 6:30 pm • The motion to recommend the project with two caveats: o That retail space indicates or shows that permeability courteousness described by David Lake o That the entry is expressed more definitively • A motion was made by Commissioner A. Coleman and seconded by Commissioner J. Rollason. Project manager Amanda Swor offered to include a letter of concession to address the caveats. Page 1 of 3 • Commissioner Taniguchi requested that his comment be reflected in the minutes as such, “this project comply substantially with Urban Design Guidelines” • The motion was approved on a vote [7, 1, 1]. b. Discussion and possible action to support the Joint Sustainability Committee recommendation of the Austin Climate Equity Plan. • Commissioner E. Taniguchi made a motion to support the Joint Sustainability Committee recommendation of the Austin Climate Equity Plan. Vice Chairwoman M. Hanao-Robledo seconded. • The motion was approved [9, 0] 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and possible Action): 1. Approval of the September 30th meeting minutes • Commissioner J. Rollason made a motion to approve the September 30th meeting minutes. Commissioner E. Taniguchi seconded. • The motion was approved …
2021 DESIGN COMMISSION MEETING CALENDAR Austin City Hall 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 Boards and Commissions Room 1101 6:00 PM Application Deadline 10 Business Days Prior to Meeting by 2:00 PM (No Exceptions) January 11th February 8th March 8th April 12th May 10th June 14th August 9th September 13th October 11th November 1st 3November 29th Materials Deadline 7 Business Days Prior to Meeting by 2:00 PM (No Exceptions) January 14th February 11th March 11th April 15th May 13th June 17th August 12th September 16th October 14th November 4th December 2nd Meeting Date Mondays at 6:00 p.m. (Unless otherwise noted) January 25th February 22nd March 22nd April 26th May 24th June 28th July – No Meeting August 23rd September 27th October 25th 1November 15th 2December 13th 1 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 3rd Monday due to Thanksgiving Holiday occurring this week 2 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 2nd Monday due to Christmas Holiday 3 Deadlines moved due to the Christmas Holiday
The East Tower Design Commission November 2020 1 2 Current use: Surface parking lot and restaurant. 4 Property Facts Address: 82 and 84 N Interstate 35 Service Road SB Lot Size: 0.41 acres / 17,860 square feet Rainey Street Entitled Height: 40 feet DDBP Allowable Height: Proposed Height: Unlimited 450 feet / 41 floors CBD Zoning Entitled FAR: DDBP Allowable FAR: Proposed DDBP FAR: 8:1 15:1 21:1 5 Rainey Street District of DDBP Up to 15:1 FAR and unlimited height allowed 21:1 FAR requires City Council approval per Code Section §25-2-586 (B)(6). Gatekeeper Requirements 1. 2-Star AE Green Building • Project plans to achieve 3-Star AE Green Building Status 2. Great Streets Compliance (via fee-in-lieu) 3. Substantial Compliance with Downtown Design Guidelines 7 Community Benefits 347,530 total Gross Square Feet (GSF) 1. On-site Affordable Housing: a. 5,076 square feet (Rainey District Requirement) b. 4,510 square feet (on-site provision above 15:1) 9,586 square feet (Total)* 2. Fee-In-Lieu a. $607,505 (8:1 to 15:1 FAR) b. $225,512 (15:1 to 21.1:1 FAR) $833,017 fee-in-lieu (Total)* *Figures subject to confirmation from NHCD 8 9 10 TO RAINEY STREET 11 Public Access Easement Site Working Group Met on September 3, 2020 Not substantially compliant overall – emphasis on improving mix of uses, streetscape, local character. Area Wide Guidelines Create dense development • AW 1: Create Dense Development AW.1 • AW 2: Create Mixed-Use Development Create mixed-use development AW.2 Limit development which closes Downtown • AW 3: Limit Development Which Closes Downtown Streets AW.3 streets • AW 4: Buffer Neighborhood Edges Buffer neighborhood edges AW.4 • AW 5: Incorporate Civic Art in Public and Private Incorporate civic art in both public and private Development AW.5 development • AW 6: Protect Important Public Views AW.6 Protect important public views • AW 7: Avoid Historical Misinterpretations AW.7 • AW 8: Respect Adjacent Historic Buildings AW.8 • AW 9: Acknowledge that Rooftops are Seen from Other AW.9 Respect adjacent historic buildings Acknowledge that rooftops are seen from other buildings and the street Avoid the development of theme environments AW.10 • AW 10: Avoid The Development Of Theme Environments AW.11 NO Buildings and the Street Avoid historical misinterpretations Recycle existing building stock 14 15 NORTHWEST VIEW 16 TO RAINEY STREET 17 Public Streetscape Guidelines N/A Enhance the streetscape Enhance key transit stops Reinforce pedestrian activity Create …
