Austin Music Commission - Music Venue Preservation Working Group’s Recommendation To the Economic Development Department and the Austin City Council (to be ratified Wed, Sep 30th) ARTICLE I: Music Venue Preservation Funding (1) Dedicated Music Venue Preservation Funding, known hereafter as “MVP,” should include programs that include a dedicated and exclusive Music Venues fund, as well as Legacy Businesses (i.e. 10-20 years in operation) - recognizing the central importance of music’s long standing contribution of cultural and economic value for the “Live Music Capital of the World.” ARTICLE II: Purpose (1) Mission The purpose of the MVP is to retain and preserve music venues with the outcome of both a sustainable music ecosystem and preservation of the music sector to assist Austin’s fast economic recovery. (2) Purpose Specific purposes for the MVP should include the following: Improve quality of life Economic development for small businesses - Prevention of iconic business closures - - - Culture/cultural retention & enhancement - Audience/workforce development. - Support Austin in fully-embracing its status as a music “world brand.” (3) Equity a) Racial "Racial Equity is the condition when race no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community. The City of Austin recognizes that race is a primary determinant of social equity and therefore we begin the journey toward social equity with this definition. The City of Austin recognizes historical and structural disparities and a need for alleviation of these wrongs by critically transforming its institutions and creating a culture of equity." b) Gender “Gender Equity is the condition when gender no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community. We recognize that gender and sexism are particularly problematic in the Music Industry - including, but not limited to, venue ownership, frequency of gigs, income, and economic opportunities, as outlined in the 2015 Austin Music Census. We recognize that gender is a primary determinant of social equity and therefore we begin the journey toward social equity also with this definition.” Any programs developed should include an equity overlay - including an acceptance of this Equity statement, criteria and process supporting it and capacity building opportunities embedded in the application process that furthers the equity mission and creates best outcomes and quality of life for all. Request.) built into final doc *footnote 1 (see Addendum for Equity Guidelines. Overlay available on (4) Funding Funding sources for the MVP should be …
MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200930-2a Date: September 30, 2020 Subject: Venue Preservation Funding Motioned By: Commissioner Graham Reynolds Seconded By: Commissioner Paul Pinon ARTICLE I: Music Venue Preservation Funding 1. Dedicated Music Venue Preservation Funding, known hereafter as “MVP,” should include programs that include a dedicated and exclusive Music Venues fund, as well as Legacy Businesses (i.e. 10-20 years in operation) - recognizing the central importance of music’s long standing contribution of cultural and economic value for the “Live Music Capital of the World.” ARTICLE II: Purpose 1. Mission The purpose of the MVP is to retain and preserve music venues with the outcome of both a sustainable music ecosystem and preservation of the music sector to assist Austin’s fast economic recovery. 2. Purpose Specific purposes for the MVP should include the following: Improve quality of life Prevention of iconic business closures Economic development for small businesses Culture/cultural retention & enhancement Audience/workforce development. Support Austin in fully-embracing its status as a music “world brand.” 3. Equity a. Racial "Racial Equity is the condition when race no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community. 1 of 4 The City of Austin recognizes that race is a primary determinant of social equity and therefore we begin the journey toward social equity with this definition. The City of Austin recognizes historical and structural disparities and a need for alleviation of these wrongs by critically transforming its institutions and creating a culture of equity." b. Gender “Gender Equity is the condition when gender no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community. We recognize that gender and sexism are particularly problematic in the Music Industry - including, but not limited to, venue ownership, frequency of gigs, income, and economic opportunities, as outlined in the 2015 Austin Music Census. We recognize that gender is a primary determinant of social equity and therefore we begin the journey toward social equity also with this definition.” Any programs developed should include an equity overlay - including an acceptance of this Equity statement, criteria and process supporting it and capacity building opportunities embedded in the application process that furthers the equity mission and creates best outcomes and quality of life for all. *footnote 1 (see Addendum for Equity Guidelines. Overlay available on Request.) built into final doc Funding Funding sources for the MVP should be deliberated and …
AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened in a special called meeting on September 30, 2020 via videoconference. September 30, 2020 BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Parliamentarian - Oren Rosenthal, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds Staff in Attendance: Kim McCarson, Stephanie Bergara, Erica Shamaly CALL TO ORDER 1:08pm Speakers: Frederico Geib spoke in support of item 2.b. if based on equity. Nakia Reynoso, Austin Texas Musicians, spoke in support of item 2.a. with a focus on transparency and equity. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes from the September 18, 2020 Music Commission meeting. Motion carries 8-0. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Venue Preservation Working Group following update from Commissioner Graham Reynolds. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Pinon seconds, to add a third bullet to Venue Preservation Working Group recommendation under Article 3 that each recipient would be partnered with a paid equity consultant to advise, consult, and hold accountable equity goals of this effort. Motion carries 8-0. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Pike seconds, to add Addendum 3 that staff work with the equity office to develop equity requirements for the application and program. Motion carries 7-1. Vice-chair Mahone votes against. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Pinon seconds to adopt recommendation and attached document and send to Council. Motion carries 7-1. Vice-chair Mahone votes against. b. Discussion and Possible Action following update from Systemic Racism Working Group and Live Music Fund Working Group. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Discussion and Possible Action following update on $12 Million Creative Space Bond. Commissioner Leveton motions, Commissioner Reynolds seconds. b. Discussion and Possible Action on Live Music Fund recommendations with specific attention to systemic racism and equity. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Garcia seconds. 1 September 30, 2020 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Pinon seconds. Adjourn 2:29pm. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Kim McCarson 512-974-7963, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Music Commission please …
Special Meeting of the Library Commission WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2020, 3 – 4:30 PM Library Commission meeting to be held September 30, 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 no later than Tuesday, September 29 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 30, 2020 Library Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7420 or sharon.herfurth@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Tuesday, September 29. 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 sharon.herfurth@austintexas.gov by Noon on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. This information will be provided to 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 Library Commission FECHA de la reunion WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2020, 3 – 4:30 PM 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 Tuesday, September 29 antes del mediodía. Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-7420 or sharon.herfurth@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 …
Austin Public Library Fiscal Year 2020-21 Approved Budget The Operating Budget for Austin Public Library in the General Fund (1000) includes an increase of $4,182,715 or 7.6%. The increase in Materials budget, including books and subscriptions, is $168,653, or 3.6% for inflation. FY 2019 Budget FY 2020 Budget FY 2021 Budget Expenditures Revenues Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs): Materials Budget: $52,168,472 $776,845 443.55 $4,477,635 $54,685,661 $577,258 443.55 $5,232,169 $58,868,376 $239,815 445.55 $5,400,823 Highlights of FY 2021 Operating Budget – General Fund Requirements FTEs CITY-WIDE Personnel Wage increase of 2.0% for eligible employees and adjustments $ 1,343,938 .00 for accrued payroll, insurance & market adjustments Vacancy savings adjustment Internal Support Services allocation changes Administrative Support Communications & Technology Management (CTM) Capital Projects Management Fund (CPMF) Fleet Maintenance & fuel DEPARTMENT-WIDE ($ 102,383) $ 94,057 $ 2,675,356 ($ 83,886) $ 14,644 Facility Services Representative positions added to change from contract $ 128,362 2.00 to employees for parking attendant services at Central Library Reimbursement for Facilities Service Representative positions from ($ 128,362) parking revenue in Special Revenue Fund Materials Budget (Books and Subscriptions): 3.5% increase for materials, due to inflation & population growth 5.0% increase for subscriptions/databases to fund rising costs $ 147,845 $ 20,808 Cataloging/Processing – increase based on cost of Materials $ 29,569 IT software – increase for hardware & software licenses and contracts $ 301,100 Vacancy savings funded expenditures – Contingent upon vacancy rate Materials Budget (Books and Subscriptions) Programs Cataloging/Processing Security Cameras Internships - temporary employees Furniture Training $ 584,000 $ 275,384 $ 116,000 $ 100,000 $ 99,900 $ 183,300 $ 30,000 Austin Public Library Fiscal Year 2020-21 Approved Budget FY 2021 Operating Budget - Library Facilities Maintenance and Improvements Fund The Operating Budget in the new Library Facilities Maintenance and Improvements Fund (7LIB) is $911,422 in expenditures. This includes $411,422 in operating costs for the Central Library gift shop, facility rentals, and parking garage, as well as facilities maintenance that were previously reported in unbudgeted Special Revenue Funds. Consultant fees of $500,000 are appropriated to update the strategic plan for the Library system and facilities. Revenues from Central Library operations including gift shop, facility rentals, parking garage fees, and café rental are budgeted at $667,556, plus a one-time transfer of $2,142,934 from the unbudgeted Special Revenue Funds for these operations. FY 2021 Operating Budget – Historic Preservation Fund The Operating Budget in …
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 22 June, 2020 REGULAR MEETING 22 June, 2020 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, June 22, 2020 via videoconferencing. Chair Hanna called the Board Meeting to order at 3:12 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair, Catherine Hanna; Vice Chair, Steven Self; Commission Members Patricia Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, Lily Trieu, and Chad Williams Board Members Absent: Commission Members Aguilar and Ramos Citizen Communication: None 1. Approval of Minutes from the April 27, 2020 Regular Meeting: The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on Commission Member Dabbert’s motion and Commission Member Williams’ second on an 6-0 vote. Commission Member Trieu abstained. Commission members Aguilar and Ramos absent. 2. Staff Briefing: Reopening Phase 3 – Curbside Services Patti Fowler, Interim Assistant Director, Public Services, gave the briefing. Staff Briefing: Update on City of Austin FY21 Budget Process Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager II, presented the Austin Public Library FY21 proposed budget update. 3. Old Business a. Discussion and possible action on a Fine Free Libraries Working Group Recommendation Recommendation 20200622-3a: Support for Equitable Access to Austin Public Library Resources was approved on Commission Member Dwyer’s motion and Commission Member Williams’ second on a 6-0 vote. Commission Member Trieu abstained. Commission members Aguilar and Ramos absent. 4. New Business: None Library Commission Meeting Minutes 22 June, 2020 5. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for May 2020 covering programming highlights, facilities, and APL priorities Director Weeks went over the Library’s phased re-opening plans. Commissioner Dwyer asked if there was an update to proposed changes to youth policies. 6. Future Agenda Items Plans for Austin History Center expansion, Lee Cooke AHCA President Adjournment: Chair Hanna adjourned the meeting at 4:38 p.m. without objection.
September 2020 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS HIghlights ____________________________________________________________________ 3 Facilities Services _____________________________________________________________ 5 FY2018 Bond Program Summary ____________________________________________________________ 5 FY2012 Bond Program Summary ____________________________________________________________ 7 Cepeda Branch / Hampton Branch (Site/Civil) Report ___________________________________________ 12 Faulk Building / Austin History Center Monthly Report ___________________________________________ 14 Interior Renovations Monthly Report _________________________________________________________ 16 Roof Replacements & Systems Upgrades Monthly Report________________________________________ 18 Austin History Center _________________________________________________________ 20 Library Priorities _____________________________________________________________ 21 Literacy Advancement ____________________________________________________________________ 21 Digital Inclusion & STEM __________________________________________________________________ 21 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion ________________________________________________________________ 21 Civic and Community Engagement __________________________________________________________ 21 Staff Development _______________________________________________________________________ 22 Workforce and Economic Development _______________________________________________________ 22 APL By the Numbers __________________________________________________________ 23 Virtual Collections Usage August ____________________________________________________________ 23 HIGHLIGHTS 3 COVID-19 Update – Library Book Drops Open & Curbside Service Enhancements Austin Public Library is providing a roadmap for future service changes as they relate to operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The multi-phase approach outlines several possible reopening scenarios, each dependent on factors such as recommendations from county, state and federal health agencies, social distancing protocols, critical community needs, and logistical and budgetary considerations. Phase 2 – BOOK DROPS OPEN began on Monday, June 1. Phase 3 – CURBSIDE SERVICE began on Monday, June 8 at select locations, beginning with Central, Manchaca, Ruiz, Carver, Windsor Park, University Hills, North Village, Spicewood Springs and Milwood. The Hampton Branch at Oak Hill began curbside service on July 27. Old Quarry began curbside service on August 10. This will bring the total curbside locations to eleven. Additional locations will be added as health and safety precautions allow. The Austin History Center began remote reference and e-document service on June 1. Library cards are now issued Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM outside at the Austin Public Library locations providing curbside service. On Monday, September 14, all locations providing curbside service extended hours to 8 PM on alternating evenings. Extending curbside hours gives customers more flexibility in retrieving reserves. During all phases, the following practices will be in place: • Enhanced procedures for frequent cleaning and disinfecting common areas • Use of protective gear such as masks and gloves by all staff – masks or face coverings are required, • Implementation of a teleworking policy that makes sense operationally and allows for social distancing in • Adherence to existing policies for sick leave • Frequent communication at all levels to facilitate cooperation and consistent best practices throughout gloves are …
Design Commission September 30, 2020 Design Commission to be held September 30, 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 (September 29th 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 Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular Reunión del Design Commission FECHA de la reunion (September 30,2020) 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 (September 29th antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. 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 …
617 Colorado Design Commission September 30, 2020 1 Aerial – Site Vicinity 2 Current Use Surface parking lot. 4 Zoning CBD 5 Property Facts Address: 617 Colorado Street Lot Size: 0.23 acres / 10,018 square feet CBD Entitled Height: Unlimited Proposed Height: 192 feet / 17 floors CBD Zoning Entitled FAR: 8:1 Proposed DDBP FAR: 13:1 6 Project Facts 132,655 total Gross Square Feet (GSF) • Bonus Area = 52,511 GSF Hotel: 119,401 GSF • Includes lobby space • 344 rooms Cocktail Lounge/Community Amenity Space: 4,827 GSF Outdoor Terrace: 482 SF 7 Gatekeeper Requirements 1. 2-Star AE Green Building • Project plans to achieve 3-Star AE Green Building Status 2. Great Streets Compliance 3. Substantial Compliance with Downtown Design Guidelines 8 9 10 11 LOBBY/ ENTRY 12 13 14 15 free passes for teachers: 5 passes each day • • must show ID as an Austin area teacher 16 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 buildings and the street Avoid the development of theme environments AW.10 • AW 10: Avoid The Development Of Theme Environments AW.11 N/A Avoid historical misinterpretations Recycle existing building stock 17 NORTH VIEW AW 1: Create Dense Development AW 2: Create Mixed-Use Development AW 3: Limit Development Which Closes Downtown Streets AW 4: Buffer Neighborhood Edges AW 5: Incorporate Civic Art in Public and Private Development AW 6: Protect Important Public Views AW 7: Avoid Historical Misinterpretations AW 8: Respect Adjacent Historic Buildings AW 9: Acknowledge that Rooftops are Seen from Other Buildings and the Street AW 10: Avoid The Development Of Theme Environments18 AW 1: Create Dense Development AW 2: Create Mixed-Use Development AW 3: Limit Development Which …
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 …
DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2020 3:00 PM VIA Remote WebEx MEETING MINUTES Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 3:05 p.m. ✓ David Carroll, Chair (District 1) ✓ Martha Gonzalez, Vice-Chair (District 2) ✓ Samuel Franco (District 3) ✓ Josue Meiners (District 4) Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) ✓ Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Beau Frail (District 6) Jessica Rollason (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) • “✓” Denotes Commission Members who were in attendance CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING & ZONING STAFF ✓ Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison ✓ Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison ✓ Patrick Colunga, 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 Block 16, addressed at 320 E. 2nd Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; Todd Runkle Gensler, Richard Suttle Armbrust & Brown, PLLC., Cameron Campbell; Campbell Landscape Architecture Todd Runkle presented and answered questions from Commissioners. Commissioner A. Coleman – Made the motion that the project substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines with the caveat to study the circulation path along 2nd Street. Commissioner B. Whatley Seconded the motion The motion was approved on a vote [6‐1‐2]. Page 1 of 2 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the July 17th meeting minutes; The motion to approve the minutes as drafted was made by Commissioner A. Coleman and seconded by Commissioner M. Gonzalez. The motion was approved on a unanimous vote of [9‐0‐0]. b. Discussion and Possible action to appoint a Working Group to specifically address updates to the Urban Design Guidelines Chairman D. Carroll and staff discussed updating the Urban Design Guidelines; Commissioner E. Taniguchi, Commissioner J. Rollason, J. Meiners, and A. Coleman volunteered to join the newly appointed Working Group” c. Liaison Reports: report from collaborative commissions from their most recent meeting Chairman D. Carroll met with the Joint Sustainability committee regarding revisions to the Climate Plan. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; Welcomed New Commissioner J. Rollason b. Items from Commission Members; c. Items from City Staff; None; None; ADJOURNMENT at 4:35pm Page 2 of 2
BRUSH SQUARE REHABILITATION PHASE ONE DESIGN COMMISSION 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 1 Original plat Seba Boggart Brush/Alliance Cotton Yards (cir. 1874-1900) Southern Pacific locomotive moved to site (1956, since removed) Central Fire Station(constructed 1938) O. Henry Pun-Off, 2018 2 SITE CONTEXT B R U S H S Q U A R E! City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department ADOPTED MARCH 28, 2019 Brush Square Master Plan 3 2019 BRUSH SQUARE MASTER PLAN ENGAGEMENT TO DATE • Community Meeting 1 - April 7, 2018, Susanna Dickinson Museum • Community Meeting 2 - June 17, 2018, Brush Square • Downtown Austin Alliance Future of Downtown Parks - October 31, 2018, Sunset Room • Two online surveys (373 responses) • Downtown Farmer’s Market & 2018 O. Henry Pun-off • Technical Advisory Group • Planning Partners Group • Presentations to Downtown Commission, Historic Landmark Commission, Design Commission, PARD Land & Facilities Committee, Parks Board, Waller Creek LGC & Planning Commission • Adopted by City Council - March 28, 2019 MASTER PLAN - PHASE ONE MASTER PLAN - PHASE TWO 5th St. . t S y t i n i r T . t S s e h c e N Hilton . t S y t i n i r T 1 2 5 3 4 5th St. 5 3 2 1 4 5 . t S s e h c e N Hilton East 4th St. Plaza East 4th St. Plaza Downtown Station Downtown Station Austin Convention Center Austin Convention Center PHASE ONE 1 Enlarge event lawn Demolish and relocate existing parking lot 2 3 4 Create accessible, shaded pathways into park Renovate Fire Station for public use Provide seating, lighting, and site furnishings Expand lawn and performance area 5 Protect Heritage trees Complete Great Streets 0 25’ 50’ Demolish Fire Station annex and create north entrance to park PHASE TWO 1 Remove parking lot 2 3 4 5 4 MASTER PLAN PHASING MASTER PLAN PHASE ONE SITE PLAN East 5th St. East 5th St. 1 7 . t S y t i n i r T 4 3 5 2 4 5 2 5 1 6 3 1 . t S s e h c e N Hilton . t S y t i n i r T 7 3 4 6 . t S s e h c e N Hilton 2 4 3 5 2 5 5 8 1 Armstrong …
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 …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendation 20200826-2A Supporting the Austin Climate Equity Plan WHEREAS, the City Council passed Resolution No. 20150604-048 adopting the Austin Community Climate Plan and creating the Joint Sustainability Committee; and WHEREAS, the Austin Community Climate Plan includes a schedule for reporting and updates, with a full plan revision in 2020; and WHEREAS, the harmful effects of climate change, including floods, droughts, heat waves and wildfires, are worsening in the Austin area and around the world; and WHEREAS, the “Global Warming of 1.5 °C” issued in 2018 by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change illustrates that keeping the average global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius will help to avoid severe effects of climate change, including ecosystems collapsing, that will very likely occur if warming reaches 2 degrees Celsius; and WHEREAS, low-income communities and communities of color in Austin and around the world are the most impacted by extreme weather and pollution despite having contributed least to the drivers of climate change and pollution; and WHEREAS, harmful land use and the refusal to create or enforce real environmental regulations continue to disproportionately expose communities of color to environmental harms, leading to unjust quality of life outcomes both historically and today; and WHEREAS, low-income communities and communities of color must be prioritized to receive the disproportionate benefits of the transition to a pollution-free society to remedy disproportionate harm done historically and presently; and WHEREAS, if we design and implement programs to serve low-income communities and communities of color, we will positively impact all residents in the Austin area; and WHEREAS, the Paris Agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change set a goal of “keeping a global temperature rise this century well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase even further to 1.5 degrees Celsius”; and WHEREAS, current international, federal, state and local commitments to greenhouse gas reduction fall short of what is needed to keep average global warming to either 1.5 or 2 degrees Celsius and the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s “Emissions Gap Report 2019” illustrates the significant magnitude in the gap between international commitments and needed emissions reductions; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin is a member of C40 Cities, a network of global cities committed to addressing climate change; and WHEREAS, C40 Cities has developed guidance for cities on setting greenhouse …
2020 Austin Climate Equity Plan September 2020 Thank you for having us ● We’ve been revising the Community Climate Plan ● Draft for Public Comment out now ● Council in October/November ● We’re looking for your: ○ Comments ○ Areas of Interest ○ Pledge of Support 2 2015 Community Climate Plan Adopted by Council in June 2015 Electricity & Natural Gas Transportation & Land Use Materials & Waste Management 135 qualitative actions directed at departments 2017 Travis County Carbon Footprint 12.5 million metric tons carbon dioxide-equivalent Industrial Processes 3 How was this plan created? • 24 City Staff • 120 Community Members (NGO, Govt, Business) • 12 Ambassadors • 4 Equity Trainings • 5 Community Workshops (over 250 attendees) • 14 Steering Committee Meetings • 60+ Advisory Group Meetings • 50+ Interviews by Ambassadors 4 Steering Committee Members Co-Chairs Mayuri Raja, AZAAD, Google Shane Johnson, Sierra Club Katie Coyne, Asakura Robinson Susana Almanza, PODER Joep Meijer, Citizen Jim Walker, Univ. of Texas Rocio Villalobos, Equity Office Drew Nelson, Mitchell Foundation Rodrigo Leal, Navigant Consulting Rene Renteria, Citizen Kaiba White, Public Citizen Lauren Peressini, Sunrise Movement Shawanda Stewart, Huston-Tillotson Univ. Kenneth Thompson, Solar Austin Ben Leibowicz, Univ. of Texas Suzanne Russo, Pecan Street Inc. Pooja Sethi, Sethi Law Darien Clary, AISD Alberta Phillips, Joint Sustainability Committee, ECHO Also: Nakia Winfield, Brandi Clark Burton, Kurt Stogdill 5 Equity & Climate Health Hazards ● ● ● ● ● The Austin 1928 Master Plan divided the city along racial lines,forcibly displacing Blackresidents into specific, undesirable areas. The Tank Farm fuel storage facility, Eastside Landfill, and the Holly Power Plant exposed people of color to toxic pollution in East Austin neighborhoods. Gentrification is taking place in parts of the city where low-income people and people of color have been forced to live, the African-American share of the Austin population declined from 12% in 1990 to 7.7% in 2010. As of 2015, 52% of white Austin residents were homeowners, only 27% of African-American and 32% of Hispanic/Latinx residents owned homes. Cases of COVID-19, hospitalization and mortality rates are disproportionately affecting Latinx and Black communities 6 We are Changing the Earth’s Climate Warming over 2℃ could be catastrophic to life on earth 7 Climate Projections for Austin Low-income communities and communities of color are disproportionately affected by climate hazards ● Experience climate shocks on top of existing economic stressors ● Have less resources to bounce back from …
617 Colorado – Downtown Austin Design Guidelines Density Bonus Application AW.1 Area-Wide Guidelines Urban Design Guideline Create dense development Achieved? YES Applicant's Comments This project will deliver 132,655 square feet of hotel space comprising 344 rooms within Downtown Austin by utilizing additional FAR through the Downtown Density Bonus Program to 13:1. The project is situated on a very small site (+/- 10,000 sf) and will replace what is currently a surface parking lot. The development will contain 332 rooms of hotel space and 4,827 SF of community amenity space and cocktail lounge. Free use of this community amenity space will be made available to local teachers. No streets will be permanently closed with this project. The project will comply with applicable ordinances and regulations. The project will incorporate a mural sourced from local artists at the pedestrian level, both within the lobby along the Colorado façade and on the exterior of the building along the 7th Street façade. The project is not located in a Capitol View Corridor. This project is not designed to replicate any historical styles. The project is not adjacent to any historic buildings. The rooftop partially serves as an amenity deck for guests, providing a landscaped area that is visually appealing to both guests and adjacent buildings. Equipment on the rooftop will be screened on all sides either with parapet walls or architectural louvers integrated into the overall building design. This will not be a themed development. No buildings exist on the property, therefore building stock cannot be recycled. AW.2 Create mixed-use development YES AW.3 AW.4 AW.5 AW.7 AW.8 AW.9 Limit development which closes Downtown streets Buffer neighborhood edges Incorporate civic art in both public and private development YES YES YES AW.6 Protect important public views YES adjacent historical Avoid misinterpretations Respect buildings Acknowledge that rooftops are seen from other buildings and the street historic YES YES YES AW.10 AW.11 the development of Avoid theme environments Recycle existing building stock YES N/A 617 Colorado – Downtown Austin Design Guidelines Density Bonus Application Public Streetscape Guidelines Urban Design Guideline Protect the pedestrian where the building meets the street Achieved? YES PS.1 PS.2 PS.3 Minimize curb cuts Create a potential for two-way streets YES YES PS.4 Reinforce pedestrian activity YES PS.5 Enhance key transit stops YES PS.6 Enhance the streetscape PS.7 PS.8 conflicts Avoid pedestrian equipment Install street trees and between utility YES YES YES PS.9 PS.10 Provide …
August 14, 2020 City of Austin Design Commission Planning & Urban Design Working Group Date: To: From: Re: Density Bonus Working Group review of 617 Colorado Street for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines August 7, 2020/11:00 am Leah Bojo- Drenner Group Meeting date: Applicant: The project location is 617 Colorado Street. The project includes mixed uses of retail (4,827 sf) and a hotel (119,401 sf), totaling 124,228 sf. The applicant is seeking a density bonus to raise the FAR from 8:1 to 13:1 (maximum allowance). The site area is 10,018 sf (0.23 acres), and the total project area is 124,228 sf. The total building height is 271’-0” (17 floors). The maximum height achievable under the density bonus program in this portion of Downtown is unlimited. The additional square footage made available by the FAR & height density bonus is 50,060 sf. The current 8:1 FAR yields 80,096 sf. Per ordinance, the applicant is required to provide streetscape improvements along all public street frontages consistent with the Great Streets Standards, and the applicant shall commit to a minimum of 2-star green building rating (3-star proposed). The Mayor and Council and the Planning & Development Review Director is to determine appropriate bonus area and in light of community benefits to be provided. Positive attributes of the project are that it is densifying and activating a site that is currently a surface parking lot. In addition, the hotel project is not providing parking and recognizes the utilization of multi-modal and public transportation for hotel guests, the community, and employees. Furthermore, most of their public amenity/retail space is located on the 2nd Floor (atypical) but this allows a nice mix of activating spaces that include a bar, outdoor terrace and “we work” areas that will be available to the public (not free) but a lottery process for public school teachers will be implemented. Also, some type of public art will be utilized on much of the 7th Street 1st Floor exterior walls that contain back-of-house functions. Concerns primarily center on the lack of ride-share drop-off/pick-up areas since no parking is provided. Also, the treatment of bare exterior walls along Colorado, housing back-of-house functions requires more attention. And the proposed public art itself; how will it be selected? Hopefully it will provide opportunities for local, talented, historically underutilized artists to exhibit their work. Usually, multi-tenant, pedestrian-oriented development at the street level is encouraged, …
617 Colorado Design Commission September 30, 2020 1 Aerial – Site Vicinity 2 Current Use Surface parking lot 4 Zoning CBD 5 Property Facts Address: 617 Colorado Street Lot Size: 0.23 acres / 10,018 square feet CBD Entitled Height: Unlimited Proposed Height: 192 feet / 17 floors CBD Zoning Entitled FAR: 8:1 Proposed DDBP FAR: 13:1 6 Project Facts 132,655 total Gross Square Feet (GSF) • Bonus Area = 52,511 GSF Hotel: 119,401 GSF • Includes lobby space • 344 rooms Cocktail Lounge/Community Amenity Space: 4,827 GSF Outdoor Terrace: 482 SF 7 Gatekeeper Requirements 1. 2-Star AE Green Building • Project plans to achieve 3-Star AE Green Building Status 2. Great Streets Compliance 3. Substantial Compliance with Downtown Design Guidelines 8 9 10 11 LOBBY/ ENTRY 12 13 14 15 free passes for teachers: 5 passes each day • • must show ID as an Austin area teacher 16 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 buildings and the street Avoid the development of theme environments AW.10 • AW 10: Avoid The Development Of Theme Environments AW.11 N/A Avoid historical misinterpretations Recycle existing building stock 17 NORTH VIEW AW 1: Create Dense Development AW 2: Create Mixed-Use Development AW 3: Limit Development Which Closes Downtown Streets AW 4: Buffer Neighborhood Edges AW 5: Incorporate Civic Art in Public and Private Development AW 6: Protect Important Public Views AW 7: Avoid Historical Misinterpretations AW 8: Respect Adjacent Historic Buildings AW 9: Acknowledge that Rooftops are Seen from Other Buildings and the Street AW 10: Avoid The Development Of Theme Environments18 AW 1: Create Dense Development AW 2: Create Mixed-Use Development AW 3: Limit Development Which …
David Carroll, Chair Melissa Henao-Robledo, Vice Chair Aan Coleman Beau Frail Samuel Franco Martha Gonzales Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Jessica Rollason Evan Taniguchi Bart Whatley Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins Staff Liaison Patrick Colunga Staff Liaison City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200930-01A Josue Meiners Seconded By: Design Commission recommendation for the hotel project, located at 617 Colorado Street. Date: October 05, 2020 Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the hotel project, located at 617 Colorado Street, as presented on September 30, 2020, substantially complies with the City’s Urban Design Guidelines. Rationale: Dear Director of Planning and Zoning Dept., This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s recommendation that the hotel project, located at 617 Colorado Street, as presented to us on September 30, 2020 substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines as one of the gatekeeper requirements of the Downtown Density Bonus Program. Our review found the following: Jessica Rollason 1. The project proposes no parking, which means it will reduce the amount of parking currently on site. 2. The project proposes street level public art, which complements the adjacent art museum. 3. The project proposes a designated rideshare drop off, outside the thru-lanes of traffic. 4. Proposed amenities on the second level will be open to the public with an intent to have a special discount program for local area teachers. Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: David Carroll, Ben Luckens, Aan Coleman, Jessica Rollason, Evan Taniguchi, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Josue 8 - 0 - 0 Meiners, Beau Frail Absent: Bart Whatley, Martha Gonzalez, Samuel Franco Attest: David Carroll, Chair of the Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission - Recommendation for 617 Colorado Page 1
David Carroll, Chair Melissa Henao-Robledo, Vice Chair Aan Coleman Beau Frail Samuel Franco Martha Gonzales Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Jessica Rollason Evan Taniguchi Bart Whatley Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins Staff Liaison Patrick Colunga Staff Liaison City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200930-01B Date: October 5, 2020 Subject: Design Commission recommendation for Brush Square Phase I, located at 409 East 5th Street, to determine compliance with city design standards. Seconded By: Josue Meiners Evan Taniguchi Motioned By: Recommendation: The Austin Design Commission recommends that the Brush Square Phase I Plan, as presented on September 30, 2020, is in compliance with the city’s design standards. Rationale: Dear City Council, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s recommendation that the Brush Square Phase I Plan, as presented to the body on September 30, 2020, complies with the city’s design standards. Positive features of the project include: Increased connection to the East 4th Street Plaza, including additional shade trees and seat walls 1. 2. Addition of two rain gardens and proposed SITES Certification 3. Protection of heritage tree along Neches Street 4. 5. Pedestrian circulation through the park Increased pedestrian deck area Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: David Carroll, Josue Meiners, Evan Taniguchi, Ben Lukens, Beau Frail, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Jessica 7 - 1 - 0 Rollason Against: Aan Coleman Absent: Samuel Franco, Martha Gonzales, Bart Whatley Attest: David Carroll, Chair of the Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission - Recommendation for Brush Square Phase I Page 1
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 3:00 PM DESIGN COMMISSION VIA Remote WebEx MEETING MINUTES Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 3:02 p.m. ✓ David Carroll, Chair (District 1) Martha Gonzalez, (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) ✓ Josue Meiners (District 4) ✓ Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) ✓ Melissa Henao-Robledo, Vice Chair (District 5) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Beau Frail (District 6) Jessica Rollason (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) “✓” Denotes Commission Members who were in attendance CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING & ZONING STAFF ✓ Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison ✓ Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison ✓ Patrick Colunga, 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 617 Colorado, addressed at 617 Colorado Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; Leah Bojo Drenner Group, Drew Raffaele Drenner Group, Andrew Hartman Baskerville, Conners Ladner Design Workshop, Bailey Harrington WGINC, Roger Plourde Turn Bridge Equities. • Leah Bojo, and Conners Ladner presented and answered questions from Commissioners. • The motion to recommend the project was made by Commissioner J. Meiners and seconded by Commissioner J. Rollason. • The motion was approved on a vote [8‐0‐0]. Page 1 of 2 b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether Brush Square, addressed at 504 E. 5th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; Brendan Wittstruck Asakusa Robinson, Scott Sinn COA Parks & Recreation Department. • Brendan Wittstruck presented and answered questions from Commissioners. • The motion to recommend the project was made by Commissioner E. Taniguchi and seconded by Commissioner J. Meiners. • The motion was approved on a vote [7‐1‐0]. c. Staff briefing on the 5 year revision to the Austin Community Climate Plan to be presented by Zach Baumer and Celine Rendon from the Office of Sustainability. • Zach Braumer, and Celine Rendon presented and answered questions from Commissioner J. Rollason. d. Discussion and possible action to support the Joint Sustainability Committee recommendation of the Austin Climate Equity Plan. • Action to be postponed until the October Design Commission meeting 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the August 24th meeting minutes; • The motion to August 24th meeting minutes was made by Commissioner J. Meiners and seconded …
Business Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Monday, September 28, 2020 Business Meeting to be held 09/28/2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (09/27/2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 28, 2020 HIV Planning Council Meeting, residents 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 HIV PLANNING COUNCIL BUSINESS COMMITTEE Monday, August 28, 2020, 6:00 P.M. City Hall/Remote Austin, Texas HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chair L.J. Smith, Vice-Chair Barry Waller, Secretary Glenn Crawford, A. Daniel Ramos, Akeshia Johnson-Smothers, Bart Whittington, Brian Johnson, Brooks Wood, Dennis Ringler, Julio Gómez, Karson Jensen, Lee Miranda, Mattyna Stephens, Michael Everett, Tara Scarbrough, Tarik Daniels, and Taylor Stockett AGENDA Speakers who have registered one day prior to the meeting will have a three-minute allotment to 6. PREXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS (PrEP) STUDIES PRESENTATION a. Dr. Leisl Nydegger will update the Planning Council on her previous and current studies CALL TO ORDER 1. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION address concerns regarding items on the agenda 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTRODUCTIONS 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. FISCAL YEAR 20 REALLOCATION around PrEP, HIV, and sexual health 7. COMMITTEE UPDATES a. Governance/Membership Committee i. Membership Attendance update b. Executive Committee i. Nominations for Officers due by October 15, 2020 c. Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee i. Vote to end Minority AIDS …
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for September 28, 2020 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. The Historic Landmark Commission meeting will be held with social distancing modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers (applicants included) must register to speak in advance no later than Sunday, September 27 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To register, applicants and community members must: • • Email or call the board liaison at preservation@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-1264 no later than noon on Sunday, September 27. The information required is the speaker name; item number(s) they wish to speak on; whether they are for, against, or neutral; and an email address. People who have submitted a request to speak will receive either an email or a phone call on the day of the meeting, which will provide the telephone number to call. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Sunday, September 27. This information will be provided to commissioners in advance of the meeting. Historic Zoning applications Item Address/description 2502 Park View Drive (HDP-2020-0214) – Commission-initiated historic zoning case (postponed A.1 August 24, 2020) A.2 A.3 2609 San Pedro Street (HDP-2020-0231) – Commission-initiated historic zoning case 2816 San Pedro Street (HDP-2020-0293) – Commission-initiated historic zoning case Historic landmark and historic district applications Item B.1 B.2 Address/description 4205 Avenue F (HR-2020-122347) – Replace a roof with standing-seam metal 4010 Avenue H (HR-2020-125242) – Construct a 2-story rear addition; remove asbestos siding; change some window openings on secondary walls; replace some windows in-kind; enlarge a window opening to a door opening 602 Highland Avenue (HR-2020-125268) – Construct a 2-story rear addition and side carport B.3 1412 Wathen Avenue (HR-2020-137070) – Replace roof with same material B.4 National Register District permit applications Item C.1 Address/description 319-323 E. 6th Street (HR-2020-107348) – Enclose a roof deck and third-story addition (postponed from August 24, 2020) 3211 Oakmont Boulevard (HR-2020-110112) – Construct a single-family residence (postponed from August 24, 2020) 3207 Glenview Avenue (HR-2020-123266) – Construct an addition, change a front window opening, and replace windows C.2 C.3 C.4 1607 Niles Road (HR-2020-127555) – Construct a detached garage 3002 Bryker Road (HR-2020-127918) – Construct …
B.1 - 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS HR-2020-122347 4205 AVENUE F HYDE PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT PROPOSAL Reroof the building with standing-seam metal, replacing composite shingles. ARCHITECTURE 1½-story, rectangular-plan house with a combination hipped and gabled roof, gabled dormer, wood shingle cladding, and a full-width front porch. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Install metal roof with 18”-wide panels and 1” standing seams. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The property is contributing to the Hyde Park Historic District. The following requirements from the historic district design standards apply to the proposed project: Residential Standards: Single Family Preservation and Restoration 3.5.1 In replacing roof materials, consider first the use of the original material, then use a product that resembles the original material… Metal roofs are also acceptable… Preserve original gable/attic vents and roof brackets. The project will not change original roof features, only the roof covering material. The project meets the applicable standards. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS Not reviewed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the plans. LOCATION MAP B.1 - 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos B.1 - 3 Primary (west) façade of 4502 Avenue F. Source: Google Street View, February 2019.
B.2 - 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS HR-2020-125242 4010 AVENUE H HYDE PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT PROPOSAL Remove asbestos siding, replace all windows and window screens, demolish the rear portion of the existing house, construct a 2-story rear addition and 1-story rear covered porch, change a window opening into a door opening on the south (secondary) wall, shift window openings on the north (secondary) wall, and replace two non-historic front doors. ARCHITECTURE One-story, rectangular-plan house with a side-gabled roof, asbestos cladding, 6-over-6 wood-sash windows, and an entry portico partly covering a concrete porch. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The project has eight parts: 1) Remove asbestos siding and reuse existing wood lap siding if possible; replace with in- kind wood siding where deterioration makes reuse impossible. 2) Replace all windows with clad-wood windows with profiles that match existing. Wood screens will be replicated. 3) Demolish the rear portion of the existing house. The front 36’ of the building will be 4) retained. Construct a 2-story rear addition capped by a cross-gabled roof and clad in fiber cement siding, with 6-over-6 and 2-over-2 clad-wood windows and screens fabricated to match existing. The addition has a footprint of 660 square feet. 5) Construct a 1-story covered porch behind the addition. The 204-square-foot porch will be capped by a gabled roof and feature wood framing and screens. 6) Alter paired window openings on the south wall into a door opening with a paneled, partially glazed wood door; extend the gable roof into a shallow portico with square wood posts. 7) Shift four window openings on the north wall and patch wood siding. The new pattern will consist of paired and single windows. 8) Replace non-historic front doors with a paneled, partially glazed wood door and a paneled wood door. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW General Standards The property is contributing to the Hyde Park Historic District. The following requirements from the historic district design standards apply to the proposed project: 1.2 Retention of historic style. Respect the historic style of existing structures and retain their historic features, including character-defining elements and building scale. The proposed project retains the historic building’s character-defining elements, style, and features. The project meets this standard. 1.3 Avoidance of false historicism. Respect each contributing structure as an example of B.2 - 2 the architecture of its time. Do not make alterations that have no historic basis. The …
4010 Avenue H Window Supplement Owner Overview In purchasing 4010 Avenue H we had full knowledge of its historical status and specifically engaged an architect and GC with experience restoring older, historical homes. Our intention is to restore as much as possible and ensure the house is functional not only now but for the next several decades. In evaluating the house during the planning process, it has become apparent that the condition of the windows is incredibly poor and restoring may not be a viable option. The original windows are primed wood with a weight and pulley system. The glass is single pane. The nylon ropes are either ripped or in very weak condition throughout. The frames on the outside are rotted and the glazing is failing. There is also significant wood rotting to the grilles and rail / sash. These issues are significant and apply to every window in the house. Our hope was to find a handful of windows that could be salvaged, but all of them are in the bad shape. We’re proposing replacing these original windows with double hung aluminum clad wood windows in the same design as the existing. The home’s windows are covered by screens that the we intend to replace with similar due to significant rotting. As a result of these screens being mounted in front of the windows, the glazing on the windows is always obscured when viewing from the exterior. If we match the existing window style, mullion pattern and proportions (which we intend to do), the view of the house from the street will be unchanged. View from Street with Screens Covering Window Detail Representative Example of Screen Rotting Representative Example of Window Damage 1 4010 Avenue H Window Supplement Window Key 16 15 14 13 12 11 19 20 17 18 21 22 23 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 1 2 3 2 4010 Avenue H Window Supplement Gallery of All Windows 1 2 3 4010 Avenue H Window Supplement Gallery of All Windows 3 4 4 4010 Avenue H Window Supplement Gallery of All Windows 5 6 5 4010 Avenue H Window Supplement Gallery of All Windows 7 8 6 4010 Avenue H Window Supplement Gallery of All Windows 9 10 7 4010 Avenue H Window Supplement Gallery of All Windows 11 12 8 4010 Avenue H Window Supplement Gallery of All Windows 13 14 9 …
From Lindsay Shillington Via email 9/10/2020 We are proposing to replace the existing windows. The window survey (hot off the press!) is attached. Since we last spoke the owners have selected a builder, Michael Curlee. Michael had his window guy, Glenn Geydos, come take a look at the windows and make a recommendation based on their condition. Glenn's take was as follows: "Original windows are primed wood with weight and pulley systems. Glass is single pane and they are falling apart. The glass is the least efficient it can possibly be. The nylon ropes are ripped and some will need to be redone. The frames on the outside are rotted in the majority of them and the glazing is failing and falling apart. It will cost you twice what new windows will cost to repair them and thats IF you can find someone to do it. Attach those pics we took today so the Hyde Park people can see what you are looking at. I am all for saving the original windows when that is a cost effective measure. In your case it would be a mistake. There are far too many major issues with these windows. You also clearly have water issues inside the walls......." I shared photos of the windows with John Hindman at Red River Restorations to get his input on what it would take to restore them. John said the windows have been neglected and restoration would require extensive work. He mentioned the 6/6 configuration makes the windows more difficult and more expensive to restore vs. a standard 1/1. The cost would be at least 2x a replacement window and candidly the cost is not financially feasible for the owner. We would like to install aluminum clad wood windows that match the existing. We are working with a rep to find a window that has the same sash, mullion & muntin dimensions and is in our budget. We are having the wood screens rebuilt. Both the glazing and the surface of the window are obscured by the screens. Because we will be diligent about matching the existing window profile, the view from the street will remain unchanged.
Historic Review Application For Office Use Only Date of Submission:__________________________ Plan Review #: ______________________________ Property Address: _____________________________________________________________________ Historic Landmark Historic District (Local) National Register Historic District Historic Landmark or Historic District Name:______________________________________________________________________________________________ Applicant Name: _______________________________ Phone #: ______________________ Email: ______________________________ Applicant Address: _______________________________ City: _______________________ __ State: ________________ Zip: __________ Please describe all proposed exterior work with location and materials. If you need more space, attach an additional sheet. PROPOSED WORK LOCATION OF PROPOSED WORK PROPOSED MATERIAL(S) 1) 2) 3) Submittal Requirements 1. One set of dimensioned building plans. Plans must: a) specify materials and finishes to be used, and b) show existing and proposed conditions for alterations and additions. Site Plan Elevations Floor Plan Roof Plan 2. Color photographs of building and site: Elevation(s) proposed to be modified Detailed view of each area proposed to be modified Any changes to these plans must be reviewed and approved by the Historic Preservation Office and/or Historic Landmark Commission. Applicant Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________________________ SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ONE LOT IN FROM W 6TH STREET WITH A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TO THE SOUTH AND REAR, AND A SINGLE FAMILY PROPERTY TO THE NORTH. PROPERTY WAS CONDO'D INTO A FRONT AND REAR UNIT. UNIT 1 REPRESENTS SUBJECT PROPERTY. UNIT 2 IS A FUTURE CONSTRUCTION NOT YET PERMITTED. SHADED AREA REPRESENTS EXISTING OR PERMITTED CONDITION FUTURE UNIT 2 EXISTING FOOTPRINT . m o c t i a r t n g s e d w w w i . | 3 7 0 0 2 4 5 2 1 5 (cid:67)(cid:76)(cid:73)(cid:69)(cid:78)(cid:84) (cid:65)(cid:82)(cid:67)(cid:72)(cid:73)(cid:84)(cid:69)(cid:67)(cid:84) (cid:83)(cid:84)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:67)(cid:84)(cid:85)(cid:82)(cid:65)(cid:76)(cid:32)(cid:69)(cid:78)(cid:71)(cid:73)(cid:78)(cid:69)(cid:69)(cid:82) SHADED AREA REPRESENTS EXISTING OR PERMITTED CONDITION COVER SHEET A0.0 . m o c t i a r t n g s e d w w w i . | 3 7 0 0 2 4 5 2 1 5 COVER SHEET A0.0 Partial west elevation (rear) portion of wall and roof to be demolished Partial west elevation (rear) Partial south elevation portion of eave and roof to be demolished Partial south elevation August 21, 2020 602 Highland Ave. Demolition photos
C.2 - 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER DISTRICTS HR-2020-110112 3211 OAKMONT BOULEVARD OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER DISTRICT PROPOSAL Construct a 2½-story single-family house. The Commission previously approved demolition of the existing building. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 2½-story irregular-plan house clad in fiber cement siding and capped with a cross-gabled standing-seam roof with a second-story front gable. A shallow hipped roof covers the perimeter of the first floor, including a front porch and carport. An integral garage with a roll-up wood door is set back from the front wall of the house and capped with a gable roof. The house features single and paired fixed and casement clad-wood windows with true divided lites, a multi-lite fully glazed front door, an exterior brick chimney, and wood posts supporting the carport and porch. The first-floor windows and door are capped by transoms. The gable ends are clad in wood shingles. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 9) New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment. The house is differentiated from nearby historic buildings. Its horizontal proportions, roof form, and materials are compatible with the district; the complex massing and window openings could be more compatible with the simple forms and fenestration found in nearby contributing properties. The project somewhat meets this standard. 10) New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired. If the house were removed in the future, the historic district would be unimpaired. The proposed project somewhat meets the standards. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION Not reviewed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Comment on and release the plans. The applicant has revised the plans in keeping with the Commission’s recommendation to simplify the primary façade and introduce a more horizontal emphasis. LOCATION MAP C.2 - 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos C.2 - 3 Nearby properties on the 3200 block of Oakmont Boulevard. Note low-pitched roofs and simple massing. Source: Google Street View, …
C.4 - 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER DISTRICTS HR-2020-127555 1607 NILES ROAD OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER DISTRICT PROPOSAL Construct a detached garage. No changes are proposed to the principal building. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1-story rectangular-plan garage capped by a side-gabled roof covered in wood shingles, clad in wood shingles, and featuring paired folding wood doors facing Woodlawn Boulevard and a sliding wood door facing the interior of the property. One multi-lite casement steel-sash window is located in each gable end. The building has a footprint of 600 square feet and will connect to the principal building with a shallow-pitched steel roof. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation are used to evaluate new construction in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 9) New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment. The building is compatible with the principal building on the property through its side-gabled roof form. Its size, subordinate position, uncomplicated massing, and shingle cladding differentiate it as new construction. The project could be more compatible through its materials, which are not related to or particularly compatible with the stucco-clad house. It somewhat meets this standard. 10) New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired. If the new building were removed in the future, the historic district would be unimpaired. The proposed new building somewhat meets the standards. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION Not reviewed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Comment on and release the plans, with the advisory recommendation that the materials be changed to be more in keeping with the character of the historic house. LOCATION MAP C.4 - 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos C.4 - 3 South (rear) elevation of 1607 Niles Road, from Woodlawn Boulevard, showing proposed garage site. Source: City of Austin, August 2017. Primary façade. Source: City of Austin, August 2017. C.4 - 4 West elevation of house. The proposed garage will be located at the right side of the photo. Source: City of Austin, August 2017.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 HR-20-127918 3002 BRYKER DRIVE C.5 - 1 PROPOSAL OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT Construct a second-story addition to a single-story ca. 1941 contributing house. Demolish noncontributing detached garage. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Demolish detached garage and deck. 2) Modify existing roofline to create higher ridgeline. 3) Construct a two-story addition at rear of house. The proposed addition is clad in fiber cement siding. It features vinyl windows and a cross-gabled roof with composition shingles. The fenestration pattern is irregular throughout, with fixed, casement, slider, and double-hung windows with two, six, or eight lights. 4) Remove existing front porch and reconstruct with smaller footprint. 5) Replace existing vinyl windows with multilight double-hung and casement windows. RESEARCH The house at 3002 Bryker Drive was built in 1941 by W. D. Anderson. Its sole owner until at least 1959 was Cicely Goff, a mathematics teacher and department head at McCallum and Austin High School. Goff’s brother, Edwin H. Goff, lived with his sister during 1963; she also hosted fellow educators as tenants during the 1940s. Goff was teaching full-time by at least 1918. In the 1940s, she acted as Austin High’s mathematics department chair and served as a leader of the Victory Corps, a program meant to prepare students for wartime and military service in the wake of the Pearl Harbor bombing. In 1966, Goff married her first cousin, agricultural engineer Moulton Babcock Goff, at the age of 77. Goff died in 1978 in Riverside, California. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation are used to evaluate new construction projects in National Register historic districts. Applicable standards include: 2. The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided. The proposed addition will have a minor impact on existing historic materials. Original windows on historic house have already been replaced with vinyl. The porch reconstruction will alter original fabric at main façade, but it will not significantly impact the view from the street. The roof modification will alter the original ridgeline. 9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size, scale, …
3002 Bryker Dr. Austin, TX 78703 Partial Demolition photos FIGURE 1 – VIEW FROM FRONT, EAST ELEVATION FIGURE 2 – VIEW FROM SOUTHEAST ELEVATION (SHOWING GARAGE AT REAR) PORCH TO BE RECONSTRUCTED W/ SMALLER FOOTPRINT FIGURE 3 – VIEW FROM SOUTHEAST ELEVATION REMOVE DETACHED GARAGE VINYL WINDOWS TO BE REPLACED IN EXISTING MASONRY OPENING FIGURE 4 –SOUTH ELEVATION PORCH TO BE RECONSTRUCTED IN SIMILAR STYLE W/ SMALLER FOOTPRINT FIGURE 5 –WEST ELEVATION ROOF TO BE MODIFIED, RE: ELEVATIONS SHED ROOF, WINDOWS & SHED ROO SIDING TO BE REMOVED FOR ADDITION, RE: ELEVATIONS GABLE ROOF TO BE REMOVED, RE: ELEVATIONS FIGURE 6 – WEST ELEVATION T ELEVATION FIGURE 8 – NORTH ELEVATION VINYL WINDOW TO BE REPLACED IN EXISTING MASONRY OPENING FIGURE 7 – DETACHED GARAGE & DECK, TO BE REMOVED IN THEIR ENTIRETY ROOFLINE TO BE MODIFIED, RE: ELEVATIONS
