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 …
City of Austin - Design Commission Project Review Application The Design Commission provides advisory recommendations to the City Council to assist in developing public policy and to promote excellence in the design and development of the urban environment. The Design Commission reviews three types of projects: 1. City projects (see page ii for process) The Commission reviews all municipal buildings and associated site plans to ensure they demonstrate compliance with city design and sustainability standards (Council Resolution No. 20071129-046), including those seeking Subchapter E Design Standards Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC) (Council Resolution No. 20100923-086). 2. Destiny Bonus projects (see page iv for process) The Commission reviews density bonus projects for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin in accordance with the Gatekeeper requirements of LDC 25-2-586 for the Downtown Density Bonus Program. 3. Advisory Recommendations for Private projects (see page ii for process) The Commission will consider Project Review Applications from private projects during its regularly scheduled monthly public meetings and may issue an advisory recommendation in the form of a Project Review Letter to the Applicant. This Project Review Application must be submitted before your project can be presented to the Design Commission for their review. Design Commission requests project be presented in their Conceptual/Schematic Design phase. This application primarily addresses inhabited buildings and structures and their effect on the public realm; please refer to Appendix A for infrastructure type projects. The Commission's review of projects is based on the planning/design principles in the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin. Ensure that all applicable principles are addressed in the application questions and in your presentation. https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Boards_and_Commissions/ Design_Commission_urban_design_guidelin es_for_austin.pdf The Design Commission supports the vision and principles of Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, especially those that affect the urban environment and fabric. All projects should consider this vision and principles, many of which are similar to the Urban Design Guidelines. Refer to Appendix C for the most pertinent sections of Imagine Austin. The Design Commission expects the applicant’s design team to present their project with those most knowledgeable and encourages the inclusion of sub-consultants at the presentation, when deemed necessary. EXHIBITS TO PRESENT 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Completed Project Review Application (p.1-6) Existing zoning classification, adjacent zoning & uses, future land use map classification, topography Vicinity plan, including public transportation and connectivity on-site and within quarter mile Site plan and landscape plan Ground level, basement …
M E M O R A N D U M Art Zamorano, Planning and Zoning Department Aaron Jenkins, Planning and Zoning Department Jorge Rousselin, Planning and Zoning Department Stephany Roy, Senior Property Agent, Land Management Development Services Department TO: FROM: DATE: November 10, 2020 SUBJECT: Design Commission Agenda 11/16/2020 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 alley 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. ATD Electric • 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”. Time Warner Cable / Charter Urban Design Review • Approved contingent upon any relocations and/or adjustments of Charter/Spectrum facilities will be …
Building Information Parking Table Land Use Units Sq. Ft. Parking Ratio Req'd Spaces Reduced Req't* Prov'd (Reg) Req'd ADA Prov'd ADA Req'd ADA Van Req'd Loading Prov'd Loading Req'd Bike Prov'd Bike Prov'd ADA Van 319 7 8 1 2 2 2 35.8 45 Impervious Cover Table Existing Proposed Removal Proposed Addition Building 3,962 3,962 22,213 Parking/Driveway & Others 5,803 5,803 1,366 Sidewalk Wood Decks (50% IC) Total (Area) Gross Site Area Total (Percent) - 1,165 10,930 - - 1,165 - 10,930 23,579 23,579 SF 0.541 Acre 46.35% 46.35% 100.0% SITE & BUILDING INFORMATION TABLE GROSS SITE AREA (GSA) EXISTING LAND USE PROPOSED LAND USE ZONING GROSS FLOOR AREA (SF) NUMBER OF STORIES FINISHED FLOOR ELEVATION BUILDING COVERAGE (100% ALLOWED) IMPERVIOUS COVER (100% ALLOWED) FLOOR-TO-AREA RATIO (15:1 PER ORD.) BUILDING HEIGHT (FT) FOUNDATION TYPE 23,579 SF 0.541 ACRES GENERAL RESTAURANT/COCKTAIL LOUNGE SEE PARKING TABLE CBD 568,334 48 452.0 23,513 23,579 SF SF 99.7% 100% GSA GSA 24.10 552.3 UNDERGROUND GARAGE CONC. SLAB Hotel 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom Total Multi-Family Total 248 108 96 36 239 *No parking required in CBD zoning district 1.1 1.5 2 2.5 227,117 341,217 568,334 273 162 192 90 717 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 FPSE SERV CORRIDOR RESTAURANT TRASH HOLDING AREA N RESTAURANT PACKAGE REF. PKG FIRE COMMAND MAIL LOUNGE LOBBY FF = 100' 452'-3" DELIVERY MDF 1 2 10 BIKES TRASH LOADING VEST GAS METER LOADING 10 x 40 3 WATER SOFT STAGING BIKE ROOM / RUNNER'S LOUNGE FIREPUMP MAIN TRANSFORMER ELECTRIC VAULT FF= 103'9" 456.0 SP-2019-0465C 06 18 25-5 10-21-2019 112 JEREMY SALTILA CBD Final plat must be recorded by the Project Expiration Date, if applicable. Subsequent Site Plans which do not comply with the Code current at the time of filing, and all required Building Permits and/or a notice of construction (if a Building permit is not required), must also be approved prior to the Project Expiration Date.
The East Tower – Downtown Austin Design Guidelines Density Bonus Application Area-Wide Guidelines Urban Design Guideline Achieved? AW.1 Create dense development YES Applicant's Comments The project is applying to exceed the density of 15:1 FAR permitted administratively through the density bonus program by 5.45:1 FAR through City Council approval. The total density requested is 21:1 FAR. The midblock project site is limited to 120' of street frontage on East Avenue, with a very limited 15,115 sf floor plate. The ground floor contains an active lobby space with access to both the primary entrance, facing east, as well as a second entrance to the ground-floor to the west where residents may access a bike storage and have a direct route to the Rainey Street District and future transit options. This project will not close any Downtown Streets. This project will be developed similarly in shape and size to other mid-rise and high-rise construction within the Rainey neighborhood. The western entry point will feature a large mural highlighting the entry access and public art gallery space that will be visible to pedestrians along Rainey Street. The Project does not obscure important public views and is not located in a Capitol View Corridor. The exterior design aesthetic for the Project will be contemporary minimalist and will not appear to be built earlier than it was. No historic properties are adjacent to the site. All equipment will be screened from views from the street. The two amenity decks on levels 12 and 41 incorporate large planting areas and pedestrian-scaled amenities that will enhance the view from adjacent properties. This project will not be a themed development. The only existing building on the site is in need of repair and will not be preserved or recycled. AW.2 AW.3 Create mixed-use development Limit development which closes Downtown streets YES YES YES YES YES YES YES AW.4 Buffer neighborhood edges YES Incorporate civic art in both public and private development AW.5 AW.6 Protect important public views YES AW.7 AW.8 Avoid historical misinterpretations Respect adjacent historic buildings Acknowledge that rooftops are seen from other buildings and the street Avoid the development of theme environments AW.9 AW.10 AW.11 Recycle existing building stock NO The East Tower – Downtown Austin Design Guidelines Density Bonus Application Public Streetscape Guidelines Urban Design Guideline Achieved? Applicant's Comments The ground floor building facade is recessed from the projected building line above to provide shade …
MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Subject: Meeting Date: Applicant: Architect: September 11, 2020 City of Austin Design Commission Planning & Urban Design Working Group Downtown Density Bonus Program review of the 14th and Guadalupe Streets project for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines. September 03, 2020; 1:00 pm, Virtual Meeting (Microsoft Teams) Leah Bojo, Drenner Group. STG Design The project is located at 84 East Avenue. Existing zoning is CBD and is in the Rainey Street Subdistrict. It is not within the Capitol View Corridor. The lot area is 17,642 square feet and the total proposed project area is 272,939 square feet with Residential Apartment use providing 284 units. The base FAR allow is 8:1. The proposed FAR for this project is 21:1, so an increase in FAR of 13:1 is being requested. Additionally, this is more than the 15:1 FAR allowed by the Downtown Density Bonus Program and therefore additional Community Benefits should be provided. The proposed building height is 450 feet with 41 floors. An above ground parking garage will be provided, with ten levels of parking and 350 spaces included. Six affordable housing units are proposed to fulfill Rainey Street Subdistrict requirements with the additional Community Benefit requirements being proposed as a fee-in-lieu to the Affordable Housing Trust. Per the Density Bonus Program ordinance, the applicant is required, at a minimum, to meet the three gatekeeper requirements: 1. Substantially comply with the City’s Urban Design Guidelines 2. Provide streetscape improvements that meet the Great Streets Program Standards. 3. Commit to a minimum of 2-Star rating under Austin Energy’s Green Building Program. WORKING GROUP COMMENTS REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES AREA WIDE GUIDELINES 1. Create Dense Development: 21:1 FAR being requested. Project complies with this section. 2. Create Mixed-Use Development: The project has only one use. This project does not comply with this section. Provide more uses to comply. 3. Limit Development which Closes Downtown Streets: This project is not proposing to permanently close any streets. Project complies with this section. 4. Buffer Neighborhood Edges: 5. Project is not adjacent to neighborhood. Guideline is not applicable. Incorporate Civic Art in both Public and Private Development: Public Art Gallery is provided on street level off of alley and mural is proposed on alley wall. Project complies with this section. 6. Protect Important Public Views: Project is not within the Capitol View Corridor and does not encroach ROW. …
