Urban Renewal Board Regular Mee�ng December 18, 2023 Backup for Item 3 Item 3: Update and discussion regarding the City Manager’s evaluation of the continued need for the URP and the URA, and the URB’s recommendation to Council (Chair Escobar) Part One A copy of the eleventh modifica�on to the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan, adopted with Ordinance No. 20181213-101. The full ordinance and Plan are available here: htps://www.aus�ntexas.gov/page/urban-renewal-plan Addi�onal materials related to the ordinance and council ac�on are available here: htps://www.aus�ntexas.gov/department/city-council/2018/20181213-reg.htm#101 Part Two Excerpt from the twel�h modifica�on to the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan, adopted with Ordinance No. 20220915-065. The full ordinance and Plan are available here: htps://services.aus�ntexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=394958 Addi�onal materials related to the ordinance and council ac�on are available here: htps://www.aus�ntexas.gov/department/city-council/2022/20220915-reg.htm#065 [Remainder of page inten�onally blank] While there is no active development at this site, in public meetings the Gilfillan Group has represented to the URA that it is actively planning for the future development of this and other parcels it owns in and around the URP area. 1322-1336 East 12th Street – Through a competitive process, the Urban Renewal Agency sold the lots to the Butler Equity Holdings, Ltd. to develop a mixed-use development in July 2015. Ten percent of the residential units will be reserved to be sold to households at or below 80% of the median family income (MFI) for the Austin-Round Rock area. The project is under construction with an estimated project completion time in Summer 2020. Façade Improvements East 11th Street East 12th Street Private Investment 1115 East 11th Street (Blue Dahlia restaurant) 901 East 12th Street (SNAP Management Group, Inc.) 1818 East 12th Street (Mission Possible) 1914 East 12th Street (Ideal Barber Shop and Galloway Sandwich Shop) Several private developments on both East 11th and 12th Street have been completed, including a boutique hotel, restaurants, a grocery/café, bars and mixed-use developments. NOTE: It is important to acknowledge that the above accomplishments have been made in the URP area, but also to note the URP area has not yet fulfilled its potential as a mixed-use, urban community. East 11th Street has experienced improvements whereas, East 12th Street still has numerous vacant parcels and/or vacant buildings, and the East 11th and 12th Street corridors remain underutilized and somewhat inconsistent with the community vision. In December 2018, and in …
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE HYBRID MEETING FORMAT December 13th, 2023 at 6pm Room 1401, Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Committee 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 Rohan Lilauwala at (rohan.lilauwala@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9394). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Kaiba White, Chair (Electric Utility Commission) Diana Wheeler, Vice Chair (Urban Transportation Commission) Charlotte Davis (Resource Mgmt. Commission) Haris Qureshi (Environmental Commission) Melissa Rothrock (Zero Waste Advisory Commission) Bertha Delgado (Community Development Commission) Larry Franklin (Austin Travis County Food Policy Board) Chris Maxwell-Gaines (Water & Wastewater Commission) Amy Noel (Economic Prosperity Commission) Stephanie Bazan (Parks & Recreation Board) Jon Salinas (Design Commission) Vacant (City Council) Alice Woods (Planning Commission) Rodrigo Leal (Mayor’s Representative) Anna Scott (Mayor’s Representative) Heather Houser (Mayor’s Representative) Yureisly Suarez (Mayor’s Representative) Christopher Campbell (Mayor’s Representative) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/jsc AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. DISCUSSION 1. Sustainable Procurement Update – Amanda Mortl (Office of Sustainability) 2. Regional Air Quality – Anton Cox (Capital Area Council of Governments) 3. Air Quality in Austin – Scott Johnson 4. Updates from the Electric Utility Commission on Austin Energy Generation Plan Updates – Kaiba White, Electric Utility Commission. 5. Discussion of amendments to the Austin Climate Equity Plan spurred by council action. 6. Approval of minutes from the October 25th meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Resolution on Austin Energy Resource Planning. 8. 2024 JSC Meeting Schedule. 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 contact Rohan Lilauwala at rohan.lilauwala@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9394 for additional …
Joint Sustainability Committee RECOMMENDATION 20231213-007 Date: December 13, 2023 Subject: Austin Energy Resource Planning Motioned By: Haris Qureshi Seconded By: Anna Scott WHEREAS, it is the Joint Sustainability Committee’s responsibility to advise “on matters related to conservation and sustainability and review City policies and procedures relevant to the Austin Community Climate Plan and the Austin Climate Equity Plan, including planning, implementation, community engagement, goal setting, and progress monitoring”, and WHEREAS, the greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal established by the Austin City Council in the Climate Equity Plan is to achieve “net-zero community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, utilizing a steep decline path followed by negative emissions” that translates to approximately 75% reduction in emission by 2030; and WHEREAS, meeting the greenhouse gas reduction goals adopted by the Austin City Council in the Climate Equity Plan isn’t possible without significant emissions reductions by Austin Energy in the near, medium and long-term; and WHEREAS, if the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan emissions reductions are only or primarily focused on 2035, Austin will not meet the established greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal; and WHEREAS, any near or medium-term increase in greenhouse gas emissions does not align with the Climate Equity Plan or the greenhouse gas reduction goals adopted by the Austin City Council; and WHEREAS, reducing and eliminating local air pollution, especially in and near historically and currently marginalized and lower-income parts of the community, is an important equity and community health priority reflected in the Climate Equity Plan; and WHEREAS, water conservation and reducing water use are goals established by the Austin City Council; and WHEREAS, methane - the primary component of natural gas - has 86 times the global warming potential as carbon dioxide when emitted directly into the atmosphere, which is a well- documented problem and natural gas also releases carbon dioxide emissions when combusted; and WHEREAS, green hydrogen currently only accounts for 0.2 percent of all hydrogen production and no hydrogen pipeline or other distribution infrastructure currently serves central Texas and no green hydrogen production exists in Texas; and WHEREAS, strict standards on the production of green hydrogen are necessary to ensure that it reduces, instead of increases, greenhouse gas emissions and those standards are not yet in place; and WHEREAS, hydrogen has 37 times the global warming potential as carbon dioxide and leakage rates from hydrogen infrastructure vary widely, making any climate benefit from using …
December JSC Sustainable Procurement Program and Procurement Emissions Inventory update December 13, 2023 Sustainable Procurement Program ○ Past- Timeline ○ Present- Program development supported by SPLC ○ Future- Next Steps Sustainable Procurement Initiatives 2004 Air Quality Improvement Through contracting preference 2005 United Nations Urban Environmental Accords Zero Waste by 2040 2007 Carbon Neutrality Plan, Sustainability Standards in Municipal Projects 2008 Responsible (Green) Purchasing Program initiated ; Resolution to Eliminate Purchasing of Plastic Bottles 2014-2017 Internal training materials developed 2018 Sustainable Procurement Program policy vision text developed 2020 Climate Equity Plan goals adopted 2022 Baseline Procurement Emission Inventory Year w/ Parametrix 2023 SPLC Sustainable Procurement Program support Sustainable Procurement Leadership Council Coaching SP Program Components 🗸 - Vision 𐄂 - Program Charter 𐄂 - Establishing Goals and Metrics 𐄂 - Strategy Development 𐄂 - Staff Engagement and Accountability Vision We envision a future where every purchase we make is a statement of our commitment to sustainability, fostering a balance between people, planet, and prosperity. By choosing climate-friendly, environmentally preferred and ethically-sourced products, and investing in small businesses, we strive to create a positive impact on the environment, communities, and future generations. Strengthening the City’s sustainable procurement program A program charter defines the ways in which our program will work toward the vision and includes: 𐄂 Program objectives 𐄂 Program and Resource Commitments 𐄂 Program Structure 𐄂 Prioritization 𐄂 Focus Areas 𐄂 Metrics for Success 𐄂 Continuous Improvements Next Steps: Continue sustainable procurement program coaching with SPLC Plan to spend 2023-2024 budgeted $100K on sustainable procurement program development and climate plan implementation Goal 2 Strategies #1-2 Sustainable Procurement Program Focus Area Update: Procurement Emissions and Impacts ○ Procurement Inventory Intro ○ Preliminary Results ○ Next Steps Climate plan and Procurement Food and Product Consumption Goals Goal 2: By 2030, reduce greenhouse gas emissions from institutional, commercial, and government purchasing by at least 50%. 1. Measure institutional lifecycle emissions • Develop a methodology to measure lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental and social impacts from non-residential purchasing and identify a baseline for progress 2. Strengthen the City’s sustainable purchasing program programs 3. Strengthen non-City institutional purchasing 4. Expand the City’s Circular Economy Program Climate plan and Procurement Food and Product Consumption Goals Goal 2: By 2030, reduce greenhouse gas emissions from institutional, commercial, and government purchasing by at least 50%. 1. Measure institutional lifecycle emissions • Develop a methodology to measure lifecycle …
Overview of Regional Air Quality Planning Efforts in the Austin MSA Clean Air Coalition Meeting December 13, 2023 CAPCOG – Regional Planning Commission in Statute; more often called a COG. • Emergency Communications 9-1-1 • Area Agency on Aging/Aging & Disability Resource Center • Homeland Security Planning & Training • Regional Law Enforcement Academy • Air Quality Planning • Solid Waste Planning • Economic Development Analysis & Technical Assistance • Transportation Planning 12/13/2023 Capital Area Council of Governments 2 Ten – county service area; State of Texas planning region 12 12/13/2023 Capital Area Council of Governments 3 CAPCOG’S AIR QUALITY PROGRAM 12/13/2023 Capital Area Council of Governments 4 Local Government Voluntary Action Central Texas Clean Air Coalition (CAC) is a national leader in pro-active, voluntary efforts to improve air quality and stay in attainment of the standards Goal: Maintaining compliance with the NAAQS, improve air quality, provide guidance • Inspection and maintenance program, vehicle replacement programs, point source controls • CAPCOG’s air quality program conducts air quality monitoring, technical work, planning, and outreach Pollutants of Concerns are Ozone (O3) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) 12/13/2023 Capital Area Council of Governments 5 Supporting Members • Austin White Lime • Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization • Capital Metro • City of Lago Vista • City of Sunset Valley • City of Taylor • Clean Air Force of Central Texas • Huston-Tillotson University • Lower Colorado River Authority • Lonestar Clean Fuels Alliance • Public Citizen • Sierra Club – Lonestar Chapter • South-central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource • St. Edward's University • Texas Commission on Environmental Quality • Texas Department of Transportation • Texas Lehigh Cement Company • Texas Parks & Wildlife Department • US Environmental Protection Agency 12/13/2023 Capital Area Council of Governments 6 CAPCOG’s AQ program • Provide technical assistance to CAC members – Monitor Pollution levels in the region – Technical reports (Annual Report, Annual Data • Preform Studies and Planning Activities – Emissions and Control Strategies (In partnership with Analysis) EPA and TCEQ) – Modeling Analysis (2015-2020 Ozone conceptual Moder, PM 2.5 Conceptual Model, Cost of Non- Attainment) 12/13/2023 Capital Area Council of Governments 7 Outreach and Education The CAC wants to educate everyone on the dangers of air pollution! Air Central Texas (ACT) is an initiative to reduce exposure to air pollution in Central Texas through voluntary actions. Our partners include local governments, regional …
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MEETING MINUTES Oct 25, 2023 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a hybrid meeting via videoconferencing and at Austin Energy HQ. Acting Chair Diana Wheeler called the Board Meeting to order at 6:07 pm. Board Members in Attendance in Person: Diana Wheeler, Charlotte Davis, Chris Maxwell- Gaines, Jon Salinas, Rodrigo Leal, Haris Qureshi Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Heather Houser, Melissa Rothrock, Kaiba White, Stephanie Bazan, Yure Suarez, Chris Campbell, Alice Woods Board Members Absent: Haris Qureshi, Larry Franklin, Bertha Delgado City Staff in Attendance: Angela Baucom, Rohan Lilauwala, Jason McCombs, Richard McHale CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Diana Prechter encouraged JSC to recommend closure of Zilker Park Polo Field to parking. off Dais) Chris Flores encouraged JSC to support audit of the use of fertilizer on Zilker Great Lawn because of its effects on water quality in Barton Creek. 9. Approval of minutes from the September 27th meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee. Motion to approve by Qureshi, seconded by Davis. Approved unanimously (12-0, Woods 2. Austin Resource Recovery Zero Waste Comprehensive Plan Update. – Jason McCombs, Austin Resource Recovery, Scott Pasternak, Burns & McDonnell. Qureshi asks about multifamily composting. McCombs – thinking about this for a while, coming in Oct 2024. White has several questions around goals, timelines, rollout plans. Discussions at length around workforce development, community engagement, litter control, textile recycling, fees for diversion, etc. 1. Sustainable Purchasing Best Practices – Johanna Anderson, Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council. Discussions around potential staffing needs, resources available, engagement with institutions and businesses 3. Updates from the Planning Commission – Alice Woods PC submitted recommendations in support of changes to city telework policy Joint meeting with council on 10/26 in favor of homes initiative. 4. Updates from Urban Transportation Commission – Diana Wheeler Recent topics discussed safe routes to schools, ETOD program, parking requirements 5. Updates from Zero Waste Advisory Commission – Melissa Rothrock ZWAC made recommendation of support of ARR zero waste plan Working on multifamily composting initiative 6. Updates from Design Commission – Jon Salinas Looking at building/site design guidelines 7. Updates from Electric Utility Commission – Kaiba White AE to present on modeling at Nov meeting. Resource planning WG continued meeting AE part of EPA Solar for All grant application 10. Resolution in support of proposed Land Development …
Joint Sustainability Committee Resolution on Austin Energy Resource Planning December 13, 2023 WHEREAS, it is the Joint Sustainability Committee’s responsibility to advise “on matters related to conservation and sustainability and review City policies and procedures relevant to the Austin Community Climate Plan and the Austin Climate Equity Plan, including planning, implementation, community engagement, goal setting, and progress monitoring”, and WHEREAS, the greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal established by the Austin City Council in the Climate Equity Plan is to achieve “net-zero community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, utilizing a steep decline path followed by negative emissions” that translates to approximately 75% reduction in emission by 2030; and WHEREAS, meeting the greenhouse gas reduction goals adopted by the Austin City Council in the Climate Equity Plan isn’t possible without significant emissions reductions by Austin Energy in the near, medium and long-term; and WHEREAS, if the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan emissions reductions are only or primarily focused on 2035, Austin will not meet the established greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal; and WHEREAS, any near or medium-term increase in greenhouse gas emissions does not align with the Climate Equity Plan or the greenhouse gas reduction goals adopted by the Austin City Council; and WHEREAS, reducing and eliminating local air pollution, especially in and near historically and currently marginalized and lower-income parts of the community, is an important equity and community health priority reflected in the Climate Equity Plan; and WHEREAS, water conservation and reducing water use are goals established by the Austin City Council; and WHEREAS, methane - the primary component of natural gas - has 86 times the global warming potential as carbon dioxide when emitted directly into the atmosphere, which is a well- documented problem and natural gas also releases carbon dioxide emissions when combusted; and WHEREAS, green hydrogen currently only accounts for 0.2 percent of all hydrogen production and no hydrogen pipeline or other distribution infrastructure currently serves central Texas and no green hydrogen production exists in Texas; and WHEREAS, strict standards on the production of green hydrogen are necessary to ensure that it reduces, instead of increases, greenhouse gas emissions and those standards are not yet in place; and WHEREAS, hydrogen has 37 times the global warming potential as carbon dioxide and leakage rates from hydrogen infrastructure vary widely, making any climate benefit from using hydrogen uncertain and worsening climate change a possibility; NOW THEREFORE, …
2024 JSC Meeting Schedule – Proposed 1. January 24, 2024 2. February 28, 2024 3. March 27, 2024 4. April 24, 2024 5. May 22, 2024 6. June 26, 2024 7. July 24, 2024 8. August 28, 2024 9. September 25, 2024 10. October 23, 2024 11. November 20, 2024 12. December 18, 2024
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION DECEMBER 13, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS, ROOM #1111a 4815 MUELLER BOULEVARD AUSTIN, TEXAS 78723 Some members of the Ethics Review Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public Speakers: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. If participating remotely by telephone, a speaker must register no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak remotely, contact Lizette Benitez at (512) 974-2915 or lizette.benitez@austintexas.gov. Vice-Chair Mary Kahle Secretary Nguyen Stanton-Adams Haksoon Andrea Low Alysa Nuñez Edward Espinoza William Ross Pumfrey Andrew Cates CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Chair Luis Soberon Amy Casto Michael Lovins Sidney Williams CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA There is no limit on the number of speakers who may speak on agenda items. There is a limit on the number of speakers who may speak on items not posted on the agenda—only the first ten speakers who register prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address non-agenda items. For more information on public communication, please see the “Notice Regarding Public Communication” at the end of this agenda. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Consideration, discussion, and potential action regarding: 1 1. 2. 3. Review and evaluation of the contribution limits established in Chapter 2-2 (Campaign Finance) and consider making recommendations to the City Council as to those limits. Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to City Code 2-2 (Campaign Finance). APPROVAL OF MINUTES FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Approve the minutes of the Ethics Review Commission Regular Meeting on September 27, 2023. 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 call Lizette Benitez, Wajiha Rizvi, or Victoria Hayslett at the Law Department, at (512) 974-2268 for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Ethics Review Commission, please contact Wajiha Rizvi at (512) 974-2171. For the 2023 meeting schedule, agendas, and additional …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. ____________ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 2-2 TO CLARIFY THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESSES FOR CANDIDATES WHO SUBMIT A VOLUNTARY CAMPAIGN CONTRACT, TO ENSURE CITY CODE IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH COURT DECISIONS REGARDING THE GENERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN FINANCE PERIOD, AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE REFERENCES TO THE TERM “DATA FILE.” BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Section 2-2-2 (Definitions) is amended add a new Subsection (24) to read: (24) VOLUNTARY CAMPAIGN CONTRACT CAMPAIGN PERIOD applies only to those candidates who have elected to submit the voluntary campaign contract and means the time period beginning when a candidate timely submits a campaign contract in accordance with Article 2 of this Chapter and ending on the date of the general election. PART 2. Subsections (A), (B), and (G) of Section 2-2-7 (Commencement of Campaign Period) are amended to read: A) A [general election,] special election[,] and a runoff election each have a separate campaign period for purposes of City Charter Article III, Section 8 (Limits on Campaign Contributions and Expenditures) and this chapter. The contribution limits set forth in City Charter Article III, Section 8 (Limits on Campaign Contributions and Expenditures) apply separately to each general election, runoff election, and special election. (B) There is no mandated campaign period for a general election, except for the voluntary campaign contract campaign period for candidates who timely submit the voluntary campaign contract as provided in Section 2-2-11(B). [The campaign period for a general election begins the 365th day before the date of the general election.] (G) A candidate may only raise funds for a[n] special or runoff election during an authorized campaign period. PART 3. Subsection (B) of Section 2-2-11 (Voluntary Campaign Contract) is amended to read: (B) A candidate must submit a personally signed [the] campaign contract no later than the earliest occurring deadline below[the earlier of]: (1) 30 days after [he or she becomes a candidate under the Texas Election Code] the date the individual files an appointment of campaign treasurer or an amendment of campaign treasurer with the City Clerk’s office, if the applicable form was …
REGULAR MEETING of the DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2023, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO Some members of the Design Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 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 Nicole Corona, at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Conners Ladner AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck Vacancy, District 6 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 Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on November 13, 2023. 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Urban Design Guidelines Update Engagement Plan. Presented by Sophia Benner, Planning Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Discussion and possible action to recommend to City Council whether the project The Graduate Austin, located at 408 West 18th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). Presented by Amanda Swor, Drenner Group PC, Jillian Agdern, Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture, and Chris Jackson, TBG Partners. Discussion and possible action on the creation and membership of working groups. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding updates to the guidelines. Update from representative of the Downtown Commission regarding last meeting. Update from representative of the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding last meeting. Update from representative of the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board regarding last meeting. 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 call or email Nicole …
DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20231211-003 Date: December 29, 2023 Subject: The Graduate Austin Recommendation Motioned By: Commissioner McKinney Seconded By: Commissioner Wittstruck The Design Commission recommends to City Council that the project The Graduate Austin, located at 408 West 18th Street, as presented on December 1(cid:20), 2023, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Description of Recommendation to Council A substitute motion to recommend to City Council that the project the Graduate Austin, located at 408 West 18th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii) with the following modifications: (cid:120) (cid:120) (cid:120) (cid:120) (cid:120) Encourage the out of scale pedestrian gathering space along San Antonio Street be brought back into scale Encourage corner entrances to expand pedestrian access on San Antonio Street and Guadalupe Street Enhance the north façade to encourage an active northeast corner To use the City of Austin standard benches Expand food and beverage service along 18th Street to enhance the primary entrance to the food and beverage area For: Chair Salinas, Vice Chair Meiners, Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Ladner, Commissioner Luckens, Commissioner Howard, Commissioner McKinney, Commissioner Wallace, Commissioner Wittstruck Vote 9-0 Against: Abstain: Absent: Commissioner Gelles Attest: Jon Salinas, AIA-Chair of the Design Commission 1 of 1
Engagement Overview for the Urban Design Guidelines update Presented by Sophia Benner, Principal Planner RESOLUTION NO.20210902-046 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission approved the draft framework for the Urban Design Guidelines update on its July 27, 2021 consent agenda; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The city manager is directed to initiate an inclusive and robust multi-phased stakeholder process for updating the Urban Design Guidelines as outlined in the Design Commission’s document: "Urban Design Guidelines Update Draft Framework". BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The city manager shall provide the necessary support and resources to the Commission to achieve the multiple phases of the update, including preparation, creation and finalization of the guidelines and ensure appropriate review by relevant City departments and boards and commissions before returning to city council for approval upon completion of this work. Draft Framework Engagement Plan Cartoon: Seppo Leinonen, www.seppo.net Next Steps Collaborate to finalize the narrative, core values, timeline and engagement plan. Identify roles & responsibilities Engage with stakeholders as outlined in the Engagement Plan Incorporate feedback into draft UDG update Present final draft to Boards & Commissions identified in the Engagement Plan Incorporate feedback into final UDG update Present UDG to Council Urban Design Guidelines Update - Engagement Plan The Urban Design Guidelines (UDG) are a set of recommendations that strive to improve architecture and urban design. The guidelines are used by the Design Commission and City of Austin staff to review Downtown Density Bonus Projects. Compliance with the UDG is a gatekeeper requirement for participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program. The guidelines were last updated in 2008. An update is needed to reflect the current goals of urban design, needs of Austinites, and alignment with City of Austin direction and policy. Engagement with people who are familiar with the UDG is necessary to understand how they have impacted the design of developments downtown, what works, what needs improvement, and what opportunities deserve more focus. The goal is to create a set of guidelines that improves the aesthetics, function, and feel of Austin while being easy to comprehend and implement. The framework for the goals of the Urban Design Guidelines update are encompassed in these five core values: Sustainability Taking direction from the 2020 Austin Climate Equity Plan, the Urban Design Guidelines endorses the goal of equitably reaching net- zero community- wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. The …
The Graduate Austin Design Commission December 11, 2023 1 Site Aerial 2 Property Details and Existing Conditions Address: 408 West 18th Street • Northwest corner of Guadalupe Street and West 18th Street Size: 0.9733 acres / 42,396 square feet Current Use: Vacant structure and surface parking lot Zoning: DMU – Downtown Mixed Use 3 Property Details and Existing Conditions 4 Zoning Exhibit 5 Project Details DMU Zoning Entitled Height: 120 feet 200 feet DDBP Max. Height: 200 feet / 19 floors Proposed Height: DMU Zoning Entitled FAR: DDBP Allowable FAR: 5:1 8:1 Proposed Project Size: 339,088 square feet Proposed Uses: Residential Hotel: Pedestrian-Oriented Uses: 3,762 square feet (ground floor) 228 units / 211,938 square feet 194 keys / 127,510 square feet 4,371 square feet (rooftop) 6 DDBP Eligibility SITE SITE 7 Community Benefit Bonus Area By-right DMU Floor-to-Area Ratio – Up to 5:1 DDBP Community Benefits Compliance – 5:1 to 8:1 5:1 to 8:1 • Development Bonus Fee For Affordable Housing Residential Portion of Project: 62.5% (211,938 SF) Commercial Portion of Project: 37.5% (127,150 SF) Residential fee: $10/bonus square foot * 62.5% = $794,425.00 plus Commercial fee: $6/bonus square foot * 37.5% = $285,993.00 Total: $1,080,418.00 Up to 5:1 8 The Site in Context 9 The Project in Context 10 The Project in Context 11 DDBP Gatekeeper Requirements 1. AEGB 2-Star Compliance 2. Great Streets compliance 3. Substantial Compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines 12 1. AEGB 2-Star Rating 13 2. Great Streets Compliance 14 Technical Site Plan 15 Technical Site Plan with Replacement Trees 16 3. Substantial Compliance with Urban Design Guidelines Create dense development Create mixed-use development Limit development which closes Downtown streets Buffer neighborhood edges Incorporate civic art in both public and private development Protect important public views Avoid historical misinterpretations Respect adjacent historic buildings Acknowledge that rooftops are seen from other buildings and the street AW.10 Avoid the development of theme environments AW.11 Recycle existing building stock Treat the four squares with special consideration Contribute to an open space network Emphasize connections to parks and greenways Incorporate open space into residential development Develop green roofs Provide plazas in high use areas Determine plaza function, size, and activity Respond to the microclimate in plaza design Consider views, circulation, boundaries, and subspaces Provide an appropriate amount of plaza seating Provide visual and spatial complexity in public spaces Use plants to enliven urban spaces Provide interactive civic art and …
18th & GUADALUPE STREET 408 W 18TH STREET AUSTIN, TX Downtown Density Bonus Program Package Updated for Design Commission 12/11/13 CONTENTS 03 architecture austin’s guideline for buildings precedence inspiration materiality conceptual plans building elevations gross building area perspective renderings 04 sustainability sustainable features AEGB scorecard 01 02 project overview adventurous journeys city context map site context map surrounding context map existing site conditions proposed site conditions proposed lighting conditions proposed pedestrian safety, bike safety and accessibility austin’s shared values project goals public experience great streets compliance illustrative site plan technical site plan technical site plan with replacement tree conceptual grading plan streetscape design streetscape materiality perspective renderings OVERVIEW adventurous journeys With over $5.0 billion in current real estate investments across 50+ markets, AJ Capital Partners applies deeply rooted hospitality expertise across several real estate asset classes, including mixed-use, hotel, office, multi-family, single-family and retail. GRADUATE HOTELS Graduate Hotels are a curated, handcrafted collection of 37+ hotels in the most dynamic college towns across the U.S. and the U.K. With every hotel, we immerse ourselves in the local community to uncover the unique stories, heroes and histories that make each town so special, and bring those stories to life through authenticity and creativity. From the art on our walls to the drinks on our menus, every detail is inspired by our location. MEMOIR Memoir Residential is a collection of dynamic multifamily residential properties throughout the U.S., combining hospitality and design expertise with flexible leasing options. Memoir Residential cultivates meaningful places to live within storied neighborhoods and strives to cultivate more meaningful residential living experiences for creative, curious people who appreciate great design. DESIGN FEATURES: LOBBY Row Your Boat | Inspired by the Vol Navy, our front desk is shaped like an old motorboat. Lists of the years UT’s Lady Vols and men’s football won national championships runs along the bottom. Smoky Scene | A hand-painted mural depicting the Great Smoky Mountains hangs behind the front desk. Orange You Glad | Statement flooring in custom orange and white chevron is another touch of Volunteer pride. King of the Wild Frontier | The large Davy Crockett 408 W 18TH STREETDOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS PACKAGE UPDATED FOR DESIGN COMMISSIONDecember 11, 2023 city context map Key Project Site Downtown Austin Boundary Density Bonus Program Classification Parks + Greenbelts 15th Street west campus overlay university of texas at austin g u a d a l u p …
MECH. UP PARKING: 86 TOTAL PARKING SPACES • • • 63 STANDARD SPACES 20 COMPACT SPACES 3 ACCESSIBLE SPACES RAMP DN 15.1% RAMP DN 7.6% DN UP DN 4th floor plan HOUSEKEEPING OFFICE ELEC. DN UP 1 DDBA - 4TH FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" Contractor shall be responsible for reviewing all Plans and Specifications, verifying all existing conditions prior to proceeding with Construction, complying with all applicable building codes, and notifying Architect immediately of any discrepancies or conflicts. Contractor shall construct the work in conformance with all applicable building codes. Contractor is responsible for design and installation of properly sized and loaded systems. Submit shop drawings to architect for approval on conformity to Architectural design intent. A written Architectural Specification was issued for this project and along with these printed documents constitute the Contract Documents for this project. Work scope pertinent to all disciplines occurs throughout the Contract Documents. By submitting a bid for this work the Contractor and all subcontractors attest that they have reviewed the entire contract document set and site conditions and have included all applicable work. Additional Architectural Specification copies are available anytime upon request. Hartshorne Plunkard, LLC shall retain all copyrights, statutory and common law right with regard to these plans and building design. Reproduction, changes or assignment to any third party shall not occur without obtaining expressed written permission and consent of Hartshorne Plunkard, LLC. 18th & Guadalupe 408 W 18th Street, Austin, TX 78701 ISSUANCES DATE ISSUED FOR HOTEL RESIDENTIAL MECH. / BOH COMMON HARTSHORNE PLUNKARD ARCHITECTURE 315 WEST WALTON STREET CHICAGO, IL 60610 312.226.4488 HPARCHITECTURE.COM t c e o r P j h t r o N PROJ. # 22-006 SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" SDP EXHIBIT - DDBA L4 SDP.10 408 W 18TH STREETDOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS PACKAGE UPDATED FOR DESIGN COMMISSIONDecember 11, 2023 UP ELEC. DN UP PARKING: 94 TOTAL PARKING SPACES • • • • 72 STANDARD SPACES 17 COMPACT SPACES 1 ACCESSIBLE SPACES 4 TANDEM SPACES UP UP DN 5th floor plan MAINTENANCE OFFICE 1 DDBA - 5TH FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" Contractor shall be responsible for reviewing all Plans and Specifications, verifying all existing conditions prior to proceeding with Construction, complying with all applicable building codes, and notifying Architect immediately of any discrepancies or conflicts. Contractor shall construct the work in conformance with all applicable building codes. Contractor is responsible for design and installation of …
Date: To: From: Subject: Nov 12, 2023 City of Austin Design Commission Planning & Urban Design Working Group Density Bonus Working Group review of 408 W. 18th St for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines Nov 8, 2023; 12:00 pm; Virtual Microsoft Teams Meeting Kate Kniejski- Drenner Group Meeting date: Applicant: The project is located at 408 W. 18th St The project includes mixed use of hotel (194 Keys), Residential 228 Units and restaurant space (unknown sq. ft.). The project also includes unknown number of parking levels. The applicant is seeking a Density Bonus to raise the FAR from 5:1 to 8:1 resulting in a total project gross area of 339,088 gsf. The site is 42,396 sf with a current allowable building size of approx.. 211,980 sf based on the current allowable 5:1 FAR. The total proposed building height is 200’ (19 floors). The maximum height achievable under the Density Bonus program is 200’. This site is not affected by Capitol View Corridor height restrictions. Per the Density Bonus Program ordinance, the applicant is required to meet the three gatekeeper requirements: Substantially comply with the City’s Urban Design Guidelines Provide streetscape improvements along all public street frontages consistent with the Great Streets Program Standards Applicant must commit to a minimum of 2-star green building rating (Pursuing 3-star rating). WORKING GROUP REVIEW OF PROJECT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES PS.1 Protect the pedestrian where the building meets the street: Provide more information at both San Antonio and Guadalupe streets for the street plazas, at the parking garage entry and address how pedestrian will be protected walk across driveway PS.6 Enhance the streetscape: PS.10 Provide protection from cars/promote curbside parking: Protect cyclist at raised curb drop-off by preventing vehicles from encroaching into bike lanes PS.12 Provide generous street-level windows: Generous windows provided however, large portions of windows along San Antonio and Guadalupe are within loading and back of house areas. Applicant is encouraged to provide activated uses behind these large windows PZ.5 Develop green roofs: No green roofs proposed for this project PZ.7 Determine plaza function, size and activity- Street plazas appear to meet great street standards, however no connection to the interior activated uses exists. Tables and chairs do not directly connect or correlate to any interior use PZ.10 Provide an appropriate amount of plaza seating: Refer to the recommendations in the design guidelines to …
