RED RIVER STREET EAST FACADE LMN/Page Joint VentureMarch 24, 2025 RED RIVER STREET VIEW AT THE PASEO LMN/Page Joint VentureMarch 24, 2025 RED RIVER STREET MEETING TERRACE LMN/Page Joint VentureMarch 24, 2025 RED RIVER STREET MEETING TERRACE VERTICAL SCREEN FAIRMONT HOTEL RAINEY DISTRICT BEYOND WATERLOO GREENWAY LMN/Page Joint VentureMarch 24, 2025 TRINITY STREET SECTION 1/8" = 1'-0" SITE SECTION 7 PLANTING AREA PROPERTY LINE TREE GRATE FOUNDATION WALL TRINITY STREET 4'-9" 6'-0" STREET TREE SIDEWALK, 21'-0" WIDE SITE SECTION 5 1/8" = 1'-0" 0 4' 8' 16' 1/8" = 1'-0" SITE SECTION 6 LMN/Page Joint VentureMarch 24, 2025 TRINITY STREET WEST FACADE LMN/Page Joint VentureMarch 24, 2025 TRINITY STREET VIEW AT THE PASEO THE HUB WEST February 25, 2025 LMN/Page Joint Venture LMN/Page Joint VentureMarch 24, 2025 DESIGN PARAMETERS THE HALL + PORCH • Connection to Landscape • Break the scale of the block • Timber Wood Structure • Rain water collection for Landscape Integration • Ballroom: “Civic” Companion to the Library and City Hall Landmark Companion to the Library and City Hall • Porch: Pavilion in the Park BOH/ RETAIL BALLROOM PORCH EXHALL TRINITY NECHES RED RIVER H O B / L I A T E R N A B R U M O O R L L A B H C R O P E P A C S D N A L October 10, 2024 October 9, 2024 CONFIDENTIAL DRAFT CONFIDENTIAL DRAFT LMN/Page Joint Venture LMN/Page Joint Venture LMN/Page Joint VentureMarch 24, 2025 THE HALL + PORCH SITE PLAN LMN/Page Joint VentureMarch 24, 2025 TRINITY STREET WEST FACADE LMN/Page Joint VentureMarch 24, 2025 CESAR CHAVEZ STREET SECTION BLDG, BLDG, BLDG, REF. ARCH REF. ARCH REF. ARCH " " 6 6 - - ' ' 2 2 " 6 - ' 2 18'-3 1/8" 18'-3 1/8" SIDEWALK SIDEWALK 12’-8” 18'-3 1/8" SIDEWALK FOUNDATION FOUNDATION WALL WALL FOUNDATION WALL 6'-0" 6'-0" BIOSWALE BIOSWALE 6'-0" BIOSWALE CESAR CESAR CHAVEZ CHAVEZ CESAR CHAVEZ PROPER PROPERTY LIN PROPERTY LIN SIDEWALK SIDEWALK 10'-0" 10'-0" SIDEWALK 10'-0" PLANTING PLANTING 3'-0" 3'-0" PLANTING 3'-0" FOUNDATION WALL FOUNDATION WALL FOUNDATION WALL SITE SECTION 11 SITE SECTION 11 SITE SECTION 11 1/8" = 1'-0" 1/8" = 1'-0" 1/8" = 1'-0" SITE SECTION 10 SITE SECTION 10 SITE SECTION 10 1/4" = 1'-0" 1/4" = 1'-0" 1/4" = 1'-0" LMN/Page Joint VentureMarch 24, 2025 CESAR CHAVEZ STREET VIEW AT NORTHERN SIDEWALK LMN/Page Joint VentureMarch 24, 2025 CESAR CHAVEZ …
C i t y o f A u s t i n Design Commission Project Review Application Photo courtesy of Jorge E. Rousselin C i t y o f A u s t i n 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 3 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. Density Bonus projects (see page 4 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 3 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. Page 2 Design Commission - Project Review ApplicationPhoto courtesy of Jorge E. Rousselin 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. 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. Completed Project Review Application …
Project Case Number Project Location In Date Bonus Request (FAR) Bonus Request (Height in ft Bonused Sq. Ft. Status of Project Design Commission (Working Group Date) Date Reviewed by Design Commission Design Commission Outcome DDBP Case Tracking Aspen Heights Apartments (now Rise) SP-2013-0434C 805 Nueces Street (516 W. 8th Street) 11/1/2013 8 5th & West SP-2013-0454C 501 W. 5th Street 1/31/2014 19.7 7th & Congress (Element & Aloft Hotels) SP-2014-0068C 619 & 621 Congress Ave. (109 E. 7th Street) 5/15/2014 21.2 5th & Brazos SP-2014-0406C 501 Brazos 10/3/2014 19.7 Third and Shoal SP-2015-0346C 607 W. 3rd 4/4/2016 10.2 Waterloo Park Tower SP-2016-0106C 1201 Red River 1/25/2017 405 Colorado SP-2016-0260C 405 Colorado 7/21/2016 Marriott at Cesar Chavez SP-2016-0300C 304 E. Cesar Chavez 10/6/2016 48 East Ave Apts SP-2016-0391C 48 East Avenue 8/9/2016 15 13 15 15 1400 Lavaca (now SXSW Center) SP-2016-0452C 1400 Lavaca 10/3/2016 4.11 Town Lake Lofts SP-2017-0107C 16 N I-35 Service Dr 7/22/2016 15 700 11th St SP-2017-0166C 700 11th St 9/7/2017 10.43 6th + Guadalupe SP-2017-0301C.F1 600 Guadalupe Street 5/24/2018 Block 71 (UT System Property) SP-2017-0311C 200 W. 6th St 10/26/2017 25 25 300 Colorado SP-2018-0096C 300 Colorado Street 5/22/2018 15.71 91 Red River SP-2018-0111C 91-93 Red River Street 7/5/2018 13.12 200 430 328 420 391 371 363 381 342 171 352 344 838 555 455 326 86,840 Approved with Memo 194,854 Approved with Memo 11/25/2013 2/24/2014 Recommendation of Compliance with additional recommendations (see letter) Recommendation of Non-Compliance with list of means for compliance (see letter) 145,977 Approved with Memo 5/27/2014 Recommendation of Compliance 408,999 Approved with Memo 10/27/2014 Recommendation of Compliance 77,720 Approved with Memo 4/25/2016 Recommendation of Compliance 133,140 Approved with Memo 3/27/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 85,634 Approved with Memo 1/9/2017 4/24/2017 & 5/22/2017 Recommendation of Non-Compliance 243,677 Approved with Memo 05/22/2017 & 6/05/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 125,055 Approved with Memo 1/23/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 66,600 Approved with Memo 11/28/2016 Recommendation of Compliance 109,214 Approved with Memo 12/19/2016 Recommendation of Compliance 85,702 Approved with Memo 10/23/2017 Motion for Recommendation of Compliance failed for lack of votes 565,109 Approved with Memo 8/27/2018 Recommendation of Compliance 1,296,080 Approved with Memo 11/27/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 191,424 Approved with Memo 6/25/2018 Recommendation of Compliance 164,768 Approved with Memo 9/24/2018 Recommendation of Compliance City of Austin - Planning Zoning Department - Urban Design Division - December 2018 The Travis Ph.1 SP-2018-0159C 80 Red River Street 2/22/2019 The Travis Ph.2 SP-2018-0159C …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Site Plan and Building Permit Case Managers FROM: Gregory I. Guernsey, AICP, Director of Planning, Planning and Zoning Department DATE: June 19, 2015 RE: Density Bonus for 5th & West multifamily development, SP-2013-0454C, Expected address: 718 West 5th Street, Austin, TX 78701 final FAR calculations and contributions to affordable housing and other community benefits. This memorandum grants approval for modifications to the 5th & West development (the Project) subject to the stated conditions and requirements as of the date listed above. This memorandum also summarizes the requirements that must be met for the above mentioned project to be granted the entitlements listed below through the Downtown Density Bonus Program as described in City Code section 25-2-586. The entitlements described below are associated only with the Project as described in the attached documents and site plan No. SP-2013-0454C and cannot be transferred to a different project. If an applicant proposes a different project on the same site and seeks to use a Density Bonus, the applicant must re-apply for the Downtown Density Bonus Program using the rules in effect at the time of application. The entitlements granted herein do not run with the land. A Certificate of Occupancy shall not be granted for this Project until all requirements below are met. This memorandum shall be attached to all site plan applications and building permit applications and the following note shall be placed in AMANDA and on the cover of all site plan applications and building permit applications: “A Certificate of Occupancy shall not be granted for this Project until all requirements specified in the memos re: Density Bonus for 5th & West Multifamily Development dated June 19, 2015 are met.” Staff shall verify that all requirements have been met before issuing a certificate of occupancy by checking with Jorge Rousselin of the Urban Design Division, Planning and Development Review Department, at jorge.rousselin@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2975. Requirements to be fulfilled before a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) may be granted for this Project: 1. Fees to be paid: Total Development Bonus Fee of $484,031.10 to be paid to the City of Austin and deposited into the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development (NHCD) Office’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund. This fee will be received in person or by mail at the NHCD offices Page 1 of 3 located at 1000 E. 11th Street, 2nd …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, RM. 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone or Teams. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak, call or email the Office of Support, (737)-825-1684 or hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Marquis Goodwin, Vice Chair, Conflicted Kristina McRae-Thompson, Secretary Alicia Alston Joe Anderson, Conflicted Liza Bailey Aran Belani Ashley Garling Judith Hassan Benito Juarez Sukriti Mareddy CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 4/25/2025 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the HIV Planning Council regular meeting on March 24, 2025 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflicts of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Office of Support Staff Briefing 4. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing 5. Part B Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Discuss directives and directive funding and potential directives DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Discussion and approval of recommendations for Y1 Plan for Needs Assessment 2026- 2031 8. Discussion and approval of Town Hall Logistics 9. Discussion and rescheduling of May 26th Full Council Meeting due to Memorial Day COMMITTEE UPDATES 10. Care Strategies and Engagement Committee 11. Finance and Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 12. Discussion of workplan calendar and social calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items 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. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Rashana Raggs …
DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM (DDBP) SUBMITTAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS A property owner (Owner) or his/her representative (Applicant) acting on behalf of the Owner can initiate an administrative request to the Director of Planning (Director) seeking additional Floor-to-Area (FAR) entitlements as outlined in 25-2-586 Downtown Density Bonus Program. In order for the Director to conduct an administrative review, the requirements listed below must be submitted. Once an application is deemed complete, the Director will inform the Applicant of review commencement. The following submittals are required in a complete PDF package of no more than 10 Mb in size with sheets no larger than 11x17 inches: 1. Completed DDBP Application; 2. Vicinity plan/aerial locating the project in its context, and showing a minimum 9 block area around the project; 3. Location and nature of nearby transit facilities; 4. Drawings (submitted drawings should demonstrate compliance with Subchapter E Design Standards, as applicable): o Site plan; o Floor plans; o Exterior elevations (all sides); o Three-dimensional views; 5. As part of the gatekeeper requirements, submit copy of the projects signed Austin Energy Green Building Letter of Intent; and 6. Other items that may be submitted but not required: Narrative / graphics / photos to further describe the project. 7. Coordination memo acknowledgment from the City of Austin’s Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department (NHCD) detailing affordable housing community benefits. Please contact Ms. Jessi Koch at NHCD for more information. DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM (DDBP) SUBMITTAL APPLICATION 1. Project Name: 2. Property Owner Name: Address: Phone: E-mail: 3. Applicant/Authorized Agent Name: Address: Phone: E-mail: 4. Anticipated Project Address: Page 1 of 7 5. Site Information a. Lot area: b. Existing zoning (include any zoning suffixes such as “H,” “CO,” etc. If the property has a conditional overlay (CO), provide explanation of conditions (attach additional pages as necessary) : c. Existing entitlements: i) Current floor to area (FAR) limitation: ii) Current height limitation (in feet): iii) Affected by Capitol View Corridors (CVCs) Yes/No? Yes No If yes, please list specific CVC and allowable maximum height. 6. Existing Deed Restrictions If any, detail existing deed restrictions on the property that impact height and/or density: Page 2 of 2 7. Proposed Project Information a. Total square footage - Only include the square footage that counts towards FAR; see LDC 25-1-21(40), (44), and (45): b. Gross floor area devoted to the different land use categories included in the project (e.g., …
405 Colorado Street W. 5th St Congress Ave Brazos St Lavaca St W. 4th St Colorado St 1001 Congress Ave., Ste. 250 Austin, TX 78701 512-212-4114 405 Colorado - B-Cycle Sta(cid:415)on Loca(cid:415)ons Nueces St. San Antonio St. Guadalupe St. W. 2nd St Cesar Chavez St. Lavaca St. W. 4th St. Colorado St. W. 5th St. Congress Ave. E. 6th St. Brazos St. E. 3rd St. E. (cid:1012)th St. E. 7th St. San Jacinto St. Trinity St. Neches St. 1001 Congress Ave., Ste. 250 Aus(cid:415)n, Texas 7(cid:1012)701 512-212-4114
WEST EAST BUILDING ELEVATIONS JUNE 14, 2016 405 COLORADO STREET EAST - WEST NORTH - SOUTH BUILDING SECTIONS JUNE 14, 2016 405 COLORADO STREET FRANK RESTAURANT PARKING ACCESS T E E R T S O D A R O L O C t n e m h c a o c n E r y p o n a C ” 0 - ’ 5 CONCIERGE/ SECURITY DESK LOBBY 3,373 SF RETAIL 3,010 SF SHUTTLE ELEVATORS LOADING AREA Y E L L A C L B U P I Canopy Encroachment 1,265 SF 8’-0” Canopy Encroachment 5’-0” Canopy Encroachment WEST 4TH STREET SCALE: 1/32”=1’-0” SITE PLAN SUBMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET MAY17, 2016 PROPERTY LINE MECH. FIRE/ SERVICE MEN WOMEN TELECOM. ELEC. JANITOR OFFICE 18,841 GSF 5’-0” West Encroachment 5’-0” East Encroachment 5’-0” Max. South Encroachment MAX. ENCROACHMENT AREA 1,088 GSF LEVEL 19 GREATEST CANTILEVER SITE PLAN SUBMISSION SCALE: 1/32”=1’-0” 405 COLORADO STREET MAY17, 2016 L24 L23 L22 L21 L20 L19 L18 L17 L16 L15 L14 SKY LOBBY P12 P11 P10 P9 P8 P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 M L24 L23 L22 L21 L20 L19 L18 L17 L16 L15 L14 SKY LOBBY P12 P11 P10 P9 P8 P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 M SITE PLAN SUBMISSION SCALE: 1/64”=1’-0” 405 COLORADO STREET MAY17, 2016 LOBBY PLAN JUNE 14, 2016 405 COLORADO STREET EAST - WEST STREET SECTION COLORADO STEET PLAN JUNE 14, 2016 405 COLORADO STREET EAST - WEST STREET SECTION COLORADO STEET PLAN JUNE 14, 2016 405 COLORADO STREET NORTH- SOUTH STREET SECTION 4TH STEET PLAN JUNE 14, 2016 405 COLORADO STREET NORTH- SOUTH STREET SECTION 4TH STEET PLAN JUNE 14, 2016 405 COLORADO STREET (cid:29)(cid:16)(cid:2)(cid:4) (cid:1)(cid:14)(cid:17)(cid:5)(cid:3) (cid:29)(cid:16)(cid:2)(cid:4) (cid:1)(cid:2)(cid:3)(cid:4)(cid:5)(cid:6)(cid:2)(cid:7)(cid:8)(cid:9)(cid:10)(cid:10)(cid:11) (cid:12)(cid:2)(cid:13)(cid:14)(cid:5)(cid:10)(cid:15)(cid:16)(cid:2) (cid:23)(cid:15)(cid:22)(cid:24)(cid:7)(cid:21)(cid:22) (cid:27)(cid:5)(cid:25)(cid:2)(cid:7)(cid:1)(cid:14)(cid:9)(cid:3)(cid:17)(cid:26)(cid:2) (cid:1)(cid:14)(cid:17)(cid:5)(cid:3) (cid:18)(cid:2)(cid:6)(cid:19)(cid:17)(cid:20)(cid:5)(cid:6)(cid:17)(cid:16)(cid:7)(cid:21)(cid:22) (cid:28)(cid:6)(cid:6)(cid:15)(cid:24)(cid:17)(cid:20)(cid:14)(cid:7)(cid:1)(cid:14)(cid:9)(cid:3)(cid:17)(cid:26)(cid:2) (cid:23)(cid:17)(cid:3)(cid:25)(cid:5)(cid:20)(cid:26)(cid:7)(cid:18)(cid:17)(cid:20)(cid:17)(cid:26)(cid:2)(cid:3) (cid:23)(cid:17)(cid:3)(cid:25)(cid:5)(cid:20)(cid:26)(cid:7)(cid:1)(cid:19)(cid:15)(cid:14)(cid:14)(cid:16)(cid:2)(cid:13) GARAGE LEVEL - ENTRY JUNE 14, 2016 405 COLORADO STREET SOUTH ELEVATION 4TH STEET PLAN JUNE 14, 2016 405 COLORADO STREET WEST ELEVATION COLORADO STEET PLAN JUNE 14, 2016 405 COLORADO STREET BIKE RACKS LIGHT POLE CONCRETE DRIVEWAY CONCRETE SIDEWALK FACING BENCHES STREET TREE (SHUMARD RED OAK) IN IRON TREE GRATE EXISTING SCULPTURE CONCRETE PAVERS (OLD TOWN BLEND) CONCRETE PAVERS (GRAY CITY STONE) LIGHT POLE RECYCLING CAN TRASH CAN FACING BENCHES CONCRETE PAVERS (OLD TOWN BLEND) BIKE RACKS CAFE TABLES LIGHT POLE BUILT-IN BAR/WALL STONE PAVERS CONCRETE PAVERS (ANTIQUE TERRA COTTA) AT-GRADE PLANT BED STREET TREE (CEDAR ELM) IN HIDDEN PAVER GRATE 1,239 SF 405 COLORADO : SITE RENDERING WITH …
405 Colorado Design CommissionMeeting Austin, Texas 04-24-2017 Project Team • Brandywine Realty Trust • Land Use Solutions, LLC • Duda|Paine Architects, LLC • Coleman and Associates • Stantec DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 Request • Design Commission review for substantial compliance with Urban Design Guidelines • Density Bonus: 13:1 FAR • Staff Approved Great Streets • 2-star Austin Energy Green Building (LEED Silver) DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 Proposed Project Density Bonus Request: CBD Zoning FAR: Maximum FAR: Requested FAR: 8:1 25:1 13:1 DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 Project Overview Surface parking lot – 18,439 sf Existing: Proposed: Office: 230,000 sf Details: DESIGN COMMISSION Restaurant: 3,665 sf 25 levels • 13 levels of office, restaurant and amenities • 1 sky lobby • 1 ground floor restaurant • 11 levels ofparking • 1 level mezzanine 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 City Context - Property Location DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 City Context - Property Location DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 City Context – Small Site SMALL SITE 18,439 SF Coffee DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 Existing Conditions LOOKING WEST ON 4TH STREET DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 Existing Conditions LOOKING EAST ON 4TH STREET DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 Existing Conditions LOOKING NORTH ON 4TH STREET DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 City Context – Capitol View Corridor DOWNTOWN WAREHOUSE DISTRICT DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 City Context DOWNTOWN WAREHOUSE DISTRICT DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 C i t y C o n t e x t - Downtown Plan CORE/WATERFRONT DISTRICT DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 City Context - Warehouse District DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 City Context AREA AMENITIES DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 Support - Downtown Plan • Office and Restaurant: • • Promote ground-level retail and restaurant uses along particular Downtown streets. Provide incentives for Downtown office and employment uses. • Parking Available to Public: • Public parking facility is the third-highest scoring need for the Core/Waterfront District. • Warehouse District and 2nd Street District need more parking, particularly at night, per the Walker Study. DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 Public Outreach • Downtown Austin Alliance • Downtown Austin NeighborhoodAssociation • 6ixth …
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Austin Design Commission Date: To: Subject: May 22, 2017 City of Austin Staff Review of 405 Colorado for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines Applicant: Michelle Haussmann (Land Use Solutions) DC Action: The motion to approve the working group letter, which states that the project as presented does not substantially comply with the Urban Design Guidelines, was made by S. Franco; second by E. Tani- guchi. The motion passed on a unanimous vote of [8-0]. A. Coleman recused; D. Carroll not present. David Carroll, Chair The project location is 401-405 Colorado Street. Bart Whatley, Vice Chair Aan Coleman Beau Frail Samuel Franco Martha Gonzalez Katie Halloran Conor Kenny Melissa Henao-Robledo Existing zoning for the project is CBD. The project design includes office, retail uses and public parking. The lot area is 0.42 acres (18,439 sq ft), and the total proposed project area is 233,146 sq ft. The FAR for this project is 13:1, above the 8:1 maximum allowance for CBD zoning, so an increase in FAR of 5:1 is being requested. The proposed building height is 363 feet; essentially 13 stories of parking garage and 12 stories of office/retail. Per the Density Bonus Program 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. The Mayor and City Council and the Planning & Development Review Director will determine appropriate bonus area in light of community benefits to be provided. Evan Taniguchi DESIGN COMMISSION COMMENTS REGARDING PROJECT’S COMPLIANCE WITH URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES Katie Mulholland, Executive Liaison Nichole Koerth, Staff Liaison 2. AREA WIDE GUIDELINES 1. Create dense development- 13 stories of parking and only 12 stories of habitable space is not increasing density as intended by the Urban Design Guidelines (UDG) of the Density Bonus Program. This section specifically encourages walkability and reduces reliance on cars. Less parking and more habitable space is preferred. The Working Group does not believe that this project complies with this section. Create mixed-use development- Only 19.5% of Ground Floor (street level) is mixed-use and only designed for one tenant. Only 1.94% of total building area is mixed-use. Buildings must Design Commission - 405 Colorado Page 1 of 3 have 25% or more of their floor area as a different use to comply. Parking is not considered a mixed-use in the …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY COMMISSION April 28, 2025 – 6 P.M. John Henry Faulk Building 800 Guadalupe Street Austin, Texas This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online virtual participation. Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Laura Polio, 512-974-9624, laura.polio@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Pamela Carlile Kezia Frayjo Sara Gore Andrea Herrera Moreno CALL TO ORDER AGENDA Sheila Mehta, Vice Chair Magen Davis Suchitra Gururaj Melissah Hasdorff Edward Selig PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Library Commission regular meeting on March 31, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on Austin Public Library School Partnerships by Jenny Stirrat, School Partnerships Librarian, Austin Public Library. 3. 4. Staff briefing on Austin Public Library Nature Smart Libraries Initiative by Laura Tadena, Community Engagement Librarian, Austin Public Library. Staff briefing on APL Public Programming Highlights and Facilities Updates, by Hannah Terrell, Interim Director of Libraries. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair of the Library Commission. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 you require Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Laura Polio at the Library Department, at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Laura Polio at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov.
Austin Public Library Nature Smart Libraries Initiative Cities Connecting Children to Nature Laura Tadena Community Engagement Librarian Nature Smart Library Strategy Chair Austin Public Library OVERVIEW Background and Overview of CCCN APL’s Nature Smart Library Initiative Future Plans & Opportunities CITIES CONNECTING CHILDREN TO NATURE (CCCN) AUSTIN Cities Connecting Children to Nature is a national initiative initiative that seeks to create more equitable and abundant access to nature in cities through a partnership between The National League of Cities Institute for Youth, Education, and Families and the Children & Nature Network. CCCNS VISION AND MISSION Cities Connecting Children to Nature strives to ensure every child has access to and connection with nature every day. WE ARE COMMITTED TO CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH THE NATURAL SPACES WHERE THEY LIVE, LEARN, AND PLAY, WHICH FOSTERS LIFELONG BENEFICIAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH NATURE. CCCN COLLABORATES ACROSS INSTITUTIONS AND SYSTEMS, AMPLIFYING EFFORTS, SHARING RESOURCES, AND CREATING PARTNERSHIPS THAT DEEPEN OUR COLLECTIVE VISION AND ADVANCE OUR MISSION. CCCN AUSTIN: OUR EVOLUTION City adopts Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights & begins collection of nature deficient area data Four focal strategies with Outdoor Learning Environments (OLE!) Temp, Full-Time Coordinator position funded through WPD; FTE CCCN Program Coordinator position reclassified as Program Manager 2016 2018 2020 2022 Critical look at integration of racial equity lens to all strategies; Integration into City-wide plans; new NSL Strategy Chair & adoption of new APL Strategic Plan 2017 2019 2021 2023-PRESENT Austin receives strategic planning & implementation grant from CCCN Focus on Green School Parks, Nature Play, Youth Leadership & FTE CCCN Program Coordinator position through PARD Five focal strategies with addition of Nature Smart Libraries Temp, Full-Time Coordinator position becomes FTE, funded through WPD + PARD; Dedicated funding for Nature Play and Joint-Use sites in City Budget CCCN AUSTIN: 2022 ACCESS TO NATURE MAP ZIPCODE ANALYSIS: MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME, CHILD POPULATION, INVERSE TREE CANOPY, WATERWAYS, & PARKLAND DISADVANTEGED ACCESS TO NATURE 5%-15% 16%-30% 31%-50% 50%-97% AUSTIN CHILDREN’S OUTDOOR BILL OF RIGHTS The Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights (COBOR) illustrates what equitable access to nature should look like in Austin and establishes a common foundation and high aspirations for nature connection in the community. Austin City Council unanimously voted to pass the COBOR on January 26, 2017. Sign The Austin COBOR CCCN AUSTIN: FIVE STRATEGIES Green School Parks Nature Play Early Childhood Emerging Green Leaders Nature Smart Libraries SYSTEMS CHANGE APPROACH The Cities Connecting Children …
Library Commission Meeting Minutes March 31, 2025 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 31 MARCH 2025 The Library Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, March 31, 2025, at the Menchaca Branch Library, in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER Chair Infante Huerta called the Library Commission meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commissions in Attendance: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair, Sheila Mehta, Vice-Chair, Magen Davis, Edward Selig, Pamela Carlile, Kezia Frayjo Commissions in Attendance Remotely: Mark Smith, Sara Gore Commissions Absent: Andrea Herrera Moreno, Suchitra Gururaj, Melissah Hasdorff PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carlos León provided public comment to the Commission regarding various concerns. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the December 16, 2024, regular meeting. The minutes from the regular meeting on December 16, 2024, were approved on a motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Vice Chair Mehta, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Segel abstaining and Commissioners Herrera Moreno, Suchitra Gururaj and Hasdorff absent. Carlos León provided public comment to the Commission regarding various concerns. Library Commission Meeting Minutes March 31, 2025 STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing on City of Austin Bond Update by Cody Scott, Facilities Process Manager, and Baylor Johnson, Public Information & Marketing Program Manager, Austin Public Library. The briefing was presented by Cody Scott, Facilities Process Manager, and Baylor Johnson, Public Information & Marketing Program Manager, Austin Public Library. Carlos León provided public comment to the Commission regarding various concerns. 3. Staff briefing of the March APL Public Programming Highlights, and Facilities Updates, by Hannah Terrell, Interim Director of Libraries. The briefing was presented by Hannah Terrell, Interim Director of Libraries. Carlos León provided public comment to the Commission regarding various concerns. DISCUSSION 4. Discussion of library-related bills in the current legislative session. Commissioner Smith provided information on library-related bills in the current legislative session. Carlos León provided public comment to the Commission regarding various concerns. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 5. Report from the Strategic Advocacy Working Group regarding advocacy and engagement to support the Austin Public Library. Commissioner Smith provided the Final Report and Recommendations from the Strategic Advocacy Working Group regarding advocacy and engagement to support the Austin Public Library. Carlos León provided public comment to the Commission regarding various concerns. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and approval of the report and recommendations from the Strategic Advocacy Working Group regarding advocacy and engagement to support the Austin Public Library. A motion to approve …
REGULAR MEETING of the HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Austin City Hall, Room 1101 301 W. 2nd St AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Ryan Sperling at ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov or 512-974-3568 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Kolby Duhon, Chair (He/They) Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam (He/Him) Jeffrey Clemmons Harriett Kirsh Pozen Maryam Khawar Alicia Weigel (She/They) Gabriella Zeidan, Vice Chair Danielle Bryant Morgan Davis (He/Him) Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Tannya Oliva Martínez AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on February 24, 2025. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on March 24, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of the 2025 Texas Legislative Session with regards to bills related to human rights. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Approve a recommendation on the FY2025-26 Budget for Supporting Supplies to Enhance Immigrant Student Protections and Rights. Approve a recommendation on the FY2025-26 Budget for Improving the Accuracy and Effectiveness of the Austin Point-In-Time (PIT) Count. Approve a recommendation to Allocate Municipal Funding for Grants that Benefit Inclusive Arts Programs Supporting Autistic and Neurodivergent Communities. Nominate a commissioner to serve as the Human Rights Commission’s primary representative to the Joint Inclusion Committee. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 or contact Ryan Sperling, Office ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. the City Clerk 974-3568 …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 24, 2025 The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 301 W. 2nd St., Boards & Commissions Room, in Austin, Texas. Chair Duhon called the Human Rights Commission meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kolby Duhon (Chair) Gabriella Zeidan (Vice Chair) Danielle Bryant Jeffrey Clemmons Morgan Davis Harriett Kirsh Pozen Tannya Oliva Martinez Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam Mariana Krueger Srini Raghavan Alicia Weigel PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on January 27, 2025. The minutes were without objection on Chair Duhon’s motion on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Bryant, Krueger, Oliva Martinez, and Weigel were off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding American Gateways’ work supporting the immigrant community in Austin. Presentation by Rebecca Lightsey, Co-Executive Director, American Gateways. 1 The presentation was made by Rebecca Lightsey, Co-Executive Director, American Gateways. 3. 4. 5. Presentation regarding understanding and recognizing modern antisemitism. Presentation by Abi Mallick, Jewish Voice for Peace. The presentation was made by Abi Mallick, Jewish Voice for Peace. Discussion on scheduling a potential presentation by Austin Police Department Chief Lisa Davis or other Austin Police Department staff. Discussion was held. Discussion on the 2025 Texas Legislative Session, with an overview of bills related to immigration and bail. Discussion was held. Update provided by Commissioner Clemmons. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. Approve the formation of a working group to provide budget recommendations for the FY26 budget cycle. The motion to form a working group to provide budget recommendations for the FY26 budget cycle was approved on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Kirsh Pozen’s second on a 11-0 vote. Members will include Chair Duhon, and Commissioners Bryant, Clemmons, Oliva Martinez, and Zeidan. Approve a recommendation to protect immigrant communities and ensure access to accurate, accessible information and education in Austin schools and prioritize antidiscrimination efforts related to immigration status city wide. The recommendation was amended to insert “on the City of Austin website” after “city libraries” in paragraph 1 of the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED section on Vice Chair Zeidan’s motion, Commissioner Clemmons’ second on an 11-0 vote. The recommendation was amended to strike paragraph 3 of the NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED section on Commissioner Bryant’s motion, Commissioner Clemmons’ second, on an 11-0 vote. The …
