DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, November 13, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco, in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Marissa McKinney Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Conners Ladner PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on October 23, 2023. The minutes from the meeting of 10/23/2023 were approved on Vice Chair Meiners’ motion, Chair Salinas’ second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Luckens was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding the Downtown Density Bonus Program. Presented by Jorge Rousselin, Planning Department. 1 Sponsors: Chair Salinas, Vice Chair Meiners The presentation was made by Jorge Rousselin, Planning Department. Staff briefing regarding the Urban Design Guidelines Update. Presented by Sophia Benner, Planning Department. Sponsors: Chair Salinas, Commissioner McKinney The presentation was made by Sophia Benner, Planning Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action to recommend to City Council whether the project 14th and Lavaca, located at 301 West 14th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin. Presented by Leah Bojo, Drenner Group, PC, Paul Suttles, STG Design, and Cameron Campbell, Campbell Landscape Architecture. The motion to recommend to City Council that the project 14th and Lavaca, located at 301 West 14th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin was approved on Vice Chair Meiners’ motion, Commissioner McKinney’s second on an 8-0-1 vote. Commissioner Carroll abstained. Commissioner Luckens was absent. Discussion and possible action on the creation and membership of working groups. Sponsors: Chair Salinas, Commissioner McKinney The motion to assign Commissioner Howard, Commissioner McKinney, and Commissioner Wittstruck to the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group was approved on Chair Salinas’ motion, Vice Chair Meiners’ second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Luckens was absent. Discussion and possible action on the 2024 Design Commission meeting schedule. The motion to approve Draft 2 of the 2024 Design Commission meeting schedule was approved on Commissioner Wittstruck’s motion, Vice Chair Meiners’ second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Luckens was absent. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding updates to the …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) REGULAR MEETING AGENDA December 6th, 2023 REGULAR MEETING of the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6th, 2023 at 3:00 P.M. CST CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC) ROOMS 1401 & 1402 (6310 WILHEMINA DRIVE; AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752) 301 W. 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TX 78701 MEETING AGENDA This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, and some members of the Commission may be participating in a video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (December 5th by 12pm-Noon CST). All public comments will occur at the beginning of the meeting and public speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. To speak or attend remotely, residents must contact the Equity Office’s Community Services Program Coordinator, Alejandra Mireles, no later than 12pm-noon (CST) on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023. Please telephone call at (512) 974- 8045 and/or email alejandra.mireles@austintexas.gov. The information required is the speaker’s name, the item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address, and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT JIC MEMBER COMMISSIONS & REPRESENTATIVES: Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Commission for Women Commission on Aging Primary Representative: Alternate Representative: Serita Fontanesi Antonio Ross Hanna Huang Nayer Sikder Julie Glasser Richard Bondi (Vice- Chair) Commission on Immigrant Affairs Melissa Ortega Leonor Vargas Early Childhood Council Amanda Afifi (Chair) Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Human Rights Commission Morgan Davis Rebecca Austen Teresa Ferguson VACANT Eliza Gordon Ivana Neri Muneeb "Meebs" Aslam LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Charles Curry Melissa Taylor JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) REGULAR MEETING AGENDA December 6th, 2023 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Jennifer Powell Lira Ramirez MEETING 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. Approve the minutes of the COMMITTEE’s REGULAR MEETING on SEPTEMBER 27th, 2023. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. DISCUSSION ITEM 3. Jessica King, Director of Chief Communications, Communication and Public Information Office. Opportunity for funds for organizations who host events aligned with the city’s “We all belong” campaign. Discussion on the last …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION Friday, December 1, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To register to speak remotely, contact Melanie Alley at melanie.alley@austintexas.gov & 512-974- 2679. The meeting may also be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. SPECIAL CALLED MEETING RETREAT AGENDA The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Sade Ogunbode, Chair Edgar Farerra, Vice Chair Timothy Stostad Joseph Benigno CALL TO ORDER 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. Edward Selig Logan Schugart Michael Francis Luis Osta Lugo Blaine Campbell Stephen Truesdell, Fire Marshal (Ex Officio) DISCUSSION ITEMS Presenter: Robert Moore, Division Manager – CRED, Development Services Department 1. Case Review & Escalations Division Overview 2. Life of a Case from Cradle to Grave Page 1 Presenter: Robert Moore, Division Manager – CRED, Development Services Department 3. Obtaining a Permit 4. Repeat Offender Program overview Presenter: Todd Wilcox, Building Official, Development Services Department Presenter: Matthew Noriega, Division Manager – ROP, Development Services Department 5. Discussion of accounting estimate for cases escalated to the Building and Standards Commission Presenters: Robert Moore, Division Manager – CRED, Development Services Department; Kyle Boisjoli, Business Process Consultant, Development Services Department 6. Commission Jurisdiction, Procedures, Authority, Obligations and Appeals Presenter: Sonya Herrera, Assistant City Attorney, Law Department FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION Annual Retreat December 2023 Objectives December 1, 2023 Introduction of Executive Staff – Robert Moore Learn about the roles and responsibilities of the Case Review & Escalations Division (CRED). – Robert Moore Discuss Commission jurisdiction, procedures, authority, and obligations. – Sonya Herrera Understand permitting and how it relates to BSC cases. - Todd Wilcox Understand the life of a case from cradle to grave. -Dan Armstrong Objectives (Continued) December 1, 2023 Review Repeat Offender Program (ROP) History, Policy, and Requirements. – Matthew Noriega Cover the four types of appeals that the commission can hear. - Robert Moore Cover the BSC case processing expense. – Kyle Boisjoli & Robert Moore Development Services Department Executive Staff DSD Assistant Director Daniel Word DSD Assistant Director Elaine Garrett Development Services Department Executive Staff DSD Assistant Director Tracey Allen DSD Director José Roig Development Services Department DSD Building Official Todd Wilcox DSD Business Process Consultant Sr. Kyle Boisjoli Development Services Department Division Manager DSD Division Manager Matthew Noriega DSD Division Manager Daniel Armstrong Assistant City Attorney Sonya Herrera ▪ Serves as legal council to the DSD Code Compliance Department. ▪ Advises the BSC during hearings. ▪ Ensures that the TOMA/Statutory guidelines/ City ordinances/ Rules and Regulations/ Robert’s Rules are followed. ▪ Works with CRED Team / BSC liaisons to ensure that cases brought to the BSC meet all required rules and regulations. ▪ Attends Legal Consultation Meetings. Division Manager Robert Moore ▪ Oversees CRED program. ▪ Managerial support for team members. ▪ Serves as a liaison between DSDCC Executive Team, Law Department, Field staff and CRED staff. ▪ Attends Pre-BSC and BSC meetings. ▪ Legal consultation meeting Coordinator. ▪ Reviews appeals and agendas. Supervisor Marlayna Wright ▪ Attends all Pre-BSC and BSC meetings ▪ Ensures BSC Failure to Comply letters are sent to ▪ Oversees and monitors all cases with BSC owner(s)/interested parties, for non-compliance of the Orders. BSC Order. ▪ Serves as a SPOC for City Law (non- ▪ SPOC for demolition program. compliant BSC cases submitted to City Law ▪ Assists in training CRED programs to field staff for the for further enforcement action. Code Compliance Academy and support sessions. Code Review Analyst – BSC James Candelas Melanie Alley ▪ Coordinator/ liaison between DSDCC and BSC. ▪ Facilitates cases and presents recommended orders. ▪ Quality control & review of submitted cases. …
REGULAR MEETING of the COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION November 30, 2023, AT 3:00PM CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 1406 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the College Student 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 please contact Dr. Chiquita Eugene by email at chiquita.eugene@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512- 972-5003. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Mariama Mbacke, Austin Community College Andrea K Danburg, Austin Community College ______________, Austin Community College Chelsea Biggerstaff, University of Texas at Austin Halle Kocian, University of Texas at Austin Mariana Ponce, University of Texas at Austin Kylee R Canode, Concordia University Justin D Chute, Concordia University ______________, Concordia University Todd Clayton, Huston-Tillotson University (Chair) Miles Diggs, Huston-Tillotson University __________, Huston-Tillotson University Charlie Mossberger, St. Edward’s University Jake Hamerslough, St. Edward’s University Isabella V Grimm, St. Edward’s University 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. Approve the minutes of the College Student Commission Meeting from March 24th. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Introduction of college student commission staff. Status update on Recommendation 20230324-010: Continuing College Food Access Program. A presentation from the housing department on student housing initiatives which includes a survey. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Discussion of disability justice for college students in the city of Austin. Discussion of the mental health of college students in the city of Austin. Discussion of transportation issues relating to Project Connect and the expansion of I- 35’s impact on college students in the city of Austin. Discussion of the potential infrastructure protections for public safety during winter storms and other extreme weather events. Discussion of the Bylaws of the College Student Commission. Campus Reports & Community and Municipal Involvement. Commissioners may share reports concerning any recent developments on their campus or discuss upcoming programs/events. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Election of officers for the College Student Commission. …
1. REGULAR MEETING of the LIBRARY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 27, 2023 – 6 P.M. CARVER BRANCH LIBRARY 1161 ANGELINA 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 BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Mark Smith, Chair Magen Davis Melanie Haupt Cristina Masters Courtney Rosenthal AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Lynda Infante Huerta, Vice Chair Kezia Frayjo Andrea Herrera Moreno Sheila Mehta Victoria Vogel 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 library commission regular meeting on October 23, 2023. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding Austin Public Library Digital Services, by Amy Mullin, Electronic Resources Librarian. Staff briefing on updated reconsideration procedures for Austin Public Library team staff and upcoming reconsideration committee, by Christina Nelson, Customer Access Division Manager. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATION 4. Report of recommendations by the Unmet Needs Working Group. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve a recommendation from the Unmet Needs Working Group regarding expanding library access and eliminating the non-resident fee for those who live in limited-purpose and extra-territorial jurisdictions. Discussion and possible action on the Library Commission’s appointment of a library commission representative to the Austin Public Library reconsideration committee. Discussion regarding Library Commission outreach and community engagement opportunities. Discussion of the November Director’s Report covering public programming highlights, and APL facilities updates, by Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries. DISCUSSION ITEMS 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 call Laura Polio at …
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 27, November, 2023 REGULAR MEETING 27, November 2023 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a meeting on Monday, November 27, 2023, at the Carver Branch Library, 1161 Angelina Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Board Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Mark Smith, Chair, Lynda Infante Huerta, Vice-Chair, Courtney Rosenthal, Kezia Frayjo, Sheila Mehta, Victoria Vogel, Magen Davis, Andrea Herrera Moreno Commission Members Absent: Melanie Haupt, Christina Masters Public Communication: General None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the October 23, 2023, regular meeting The minutes of the October 23, 2023, regular meeting were called for approval on Vice Chair Infante Huerta’s motion and Commission Member Herrera Mehta’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commission Member Haupt and Masters absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Resources Librarian. 2. Staff briefing regarding Austin Public Library Digital Services, by Amy Mullin, Electronic The presentation was made by Amy Mullin, Electronic Resources Librarian. 3. Staff briefing on updated reconsideration procedures for Austin Public Library team staff and upcoming reconsideration committee, by Christina Nelson, Customer Access Division Manager. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 27, November, 2023 The presentation was made by Christina Nelson, Customer Access Division Manager. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATION 4. Report of recommendations by the Unmet Needs Working Group. The report of the Unmet Needs Working Groups was given by Vice-Chair Infante Huerta, including a recommendation to expand library access by eliminating the non-resident fee for those who live in limited-purpose and extra-territorial jurisdictions. Chair Smith appointed the working group to work on additional issues of unmet needs and bring updates and recommendations to future meetings. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a recommendation from the Unmet Needs Working Group regarding expanding library access and eliminating the non-resident fee for those who live in limited-purpose and extra- territorial jurisdictions. The motion to approve expanding library access and eliminating the non-resident fee for those who live in limited-purpose and extra-territorial jurisdictions was approved on a motion by Vice Chair Infante Huerta and seconded by Commission Member Davis on a 6-1 vote, with Commission Member Courtney Rosenthal voting against, Commission Members Melanie Haupt and Christina Masters absent and Commission Member Kezia Freyjo off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Discussion regarding Library Commission outreach and community engagement opportunities. Discussion was held regarding recent outreach and community engagement opportunities by Library Commission Members. 7. Staff briefing on …
LIBRARY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20231127-05 Date: 11/27/2023 Subject: Expanding library access and eliminating the non-resident fee for those who live in limited purpose and extra-territorial jurisdictions. Motioned By: Vice Chair Infante Huerta Seconded By: Commission Member Davis Recommendation Expand library access by eliminating the non-resident fee for those who live in limited purpose and extra- territorial jurisdictions. Description of Recommendation to Council Requesting that the Austin City Council use their authority to amend the fee and fine ordinance (Ordinance No. 20230816-007) to remove the non-resident library card fee for residents of the Austin LTD and Austin ETJ from the fee schedule. Rationale: Austin Public Library (APL) has had a longstanding commitment to equity which includes examining where barriers exist that prevent community members from obtaining equal access to important resources and services. As Austin has become increasingly unaffordable, many people who work in Austin and contribute to its thriving culture and economy have been forced to relocate to surrounding areas and commute to the city to work12. Ongoing gentrification and increased costs of housing, as well as the continued influx of new residents will only exacerbate this trend and have a more significant effect on traditionally marginalized and underserved communities3. 1 Egan, J. (2022, September 14). Austin ranks among 20 U.S. cities where middle class can’t afford housing anymore. CultureMap Austin. https://austin.culturemap.com/news/real-estate/03-01-22-austin- middle-class-cannot-afford-housing-study/ 2 Charpentier, M., & McGlinchy, A. (2023, June 28). Two paragraphs forced black residents to East Austin. exploding real estate prices forced them out. KUT Radio, Austin’s NPR Station. https://www.kut.org/austin/2023-06-22/two-paragraphs-forced-black-residents-to-east-austin-exploding- real-estate-prices-forced-them-out 3 Charpentier, M., & McGlinchy, A. (2023, June 28). Two paragraphs forced black residents to East Austin. exploding real estate prices forced them out. KUT Radio, Austin’s NPR Station. Currently only Austinites living in Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction are entitled to receive a library card free of charge. Surrounding areas, including Austinites who live in the limited purpose jurisdiction (LTD) and extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) must pay a non-resident card fee of $120 annually. This non- resident fee creates an economic barrier to all individuals who may work in Austin and have been forced to relocate to surrounding areas due to gentrification and increased costs of housing that commute into Austin for work4. Some constituents of Districts 6, 2 and 8 also fall outside of the full purpose jurisdiction areas and are negatively affected by this fee. Austin Public Library access supports workforce and economic development, digital inclusion, …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Monday, November 27, 2023 5:30 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3253 or Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Idona Griffith, Chair (She/Her) Alicia Weigel (She/They) Lorraine M. Garcia Gabriella Zeidan Michael Stevenson Muneeb ‘Meebs’ Aslam (He/Him) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Morgan Davis (He/Him) Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Kolby Duhon (He/They) Jeffrey Clemmons Vacant – D6 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting of June 26, 2023 2. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting of October 23, 3. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights special meeting of November 6, 2023 2023 STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. A training session led by the City of Austin Law Department on Texas Opens Meeting Act (TOMA) DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Commissioner Davis to present and share information about ATX Kind 6. Commissioner Duhon to share the budget notes from the Budget Meeting hosted by the Equity Office 7. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee since appointing new representatives DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Discussion, appoint, and act on the creation of a working group about the budget 9. Discuss and act on inviting the Austin Police Chief in January 2024 10. Discussion and elect a Vice Chair to fulfill the current term 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 email Damian Pantoja at damian.pantoja@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Monday, November 27, 2023 5:30 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 AGENDA ADDENDUM Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3253 or Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov Morgan Davis (He/Him) Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Kolby Duhon (He/They) Jeffrey Clemmons Vacant – D6 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Idona Griffith, Chair (She/Her) Alicia Weigel (She/They) Lorraine M. Garcia Gabriella Zeidan Michael Stevenson Muneeb ‘Meebs’ Aslam (He/Him) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2022 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 11. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission special meeting on December 11, 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 email Damian Pantoja at damian.pantoja@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
REGULAR MEETING of the DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 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 October 23, 2023. 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Downtown Density Bonus Program. Presented by Jorge Rousselin, Planning Department. Sponsors: Chair Salinas, Vice Chair Meiners 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Staff briefing regarding the Urban Design Guidelines Update. Presented by Sophia Benner, Planning Department. Sponsors: Chair Salinas, Commissioner McKinney DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action to recommend to City Council whether the project 14th and Lavaca, located at 301 West 14th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin. Presented by Leah Bojo, Drenner Group, PC. Discussion and possible action on the creation and membership of working groups. Sponsors: Chair Salinas, Commissioner McKinney Discussion and possible action on the 2024 Design Commission meeting schedule. 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 …
DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, November 13, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco, in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Marissa McKinney Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Conners Ladner PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on October 23, 2023. The minutes from the meeting of 10/23/2023 were approved on Vice Chair Meiners’ motion, Chair Salinas’ second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Luckens was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding the Downtown Density Bonus Program. Presented by Jorge Rousselin, Planning Department. 1 Sponsors: Chair Salinas, Vice Chair Meiners The presentation was made by Jorge Rousselin, Planning Department. Staff briefing regarding the Urban Design Guidelines Update. Presented by Sophia Benner, Planning Department. Sponsors: Chair Salinas, Commissioner McKinney The presentation was made by Sophia Benner, Planning Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action to recommend to City Council whether the project 14th and Lavaca, located at 301 West 14th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin. Presented by Leah Bojo, Drenner Group, PC, Paul Suttles, STG Design, and Cameron Campbell, Campbell Landscape Architecture. The motion to recommend to City Council that the project 14th and Lavaca, located at 301 West 14th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin was approved on Vice Chair Meiners’ motion, Commissioner McKinney’s second on an 8-0-1 vote. Commissioner Carroll abstained. Commissioner Luckens was absent. Discussion and possible action on the creation and membership of working groups. Sponsors: Chair Salinas, Commissioner McKinney The motion to assign Commissioner Howard, Commissioner McKinney, and Commissioner Wittstruck to the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group was approved on Chair Salinas’ motion, Vice Chair Meiners’ second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Luckens was absent. Discussion and possible action on the 2024 Design Commission meeting schedule. The motion to approve Draft 2 of the 2024 Design Commission meeting schedule was approved on Commissioner Wittstruck’s motion, Vice Chair Meiners’ second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Luckens was absent. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding updates to the …
DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20231113-004 8-0-1 14th and Lavaca Vice Chair Meiners November 22, 2023 Seconded By: Commissioner McKinney Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation The Design Commission recommends to City Council that the project located at 14th & Lavaca, as presented on November 13, 2023, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin. Vote For: Chair Salinas, Vice Chair Meiners, Commissioner Gelles, Commissioner Howard, Commissioner Ladner, Commissioner McKinney, Commissioner Wallace, Commissioner Wittstruck Against: Abstain: Commissioner Carroll Absent: Commissioner Luckens Attest: Jon Salinas, AIA, Design Commission Chair 1 of 1
Austin’s Downtown Density Bonus Program A brief overview and Design Commission’s Role Austin Skyline c. 2000 Austin’s development patterns were changing via CURE Central Urban Redevelopment Combining District (CURE) before DDBP: Modifies site development standards Modifies height and floor-to- area (FAR) ratios Modifies offsite parking and maneuvering Modifies signage, landscaping, and screening Central Urban Redevelopment Combining District (CURE) after DDBP: Modifies site development standards Modifies height and floor-to- area (FAR) ratios Modifies offsite parking and maneuvering Modifies signage, landscaping, and screening Inclusionary vs. Incentive Zoning Inclusionary vs. Incentive Mandatory zoning regulations requiring that a certain number of affordable units are included in developments as a condition of development approval A voluntary zoning regulation (or program) in which, an incentive such as a relaxation in zoning restrictions are offered to a developer in exchange for providing public benefits 2008 City Council direction Supports continued healthy growth DDBP Was based on economic conditions and reflective of the Market Preserves our cultural and natural resources Downtown Affordable Sustainable Authentic Is predictable and transparent Results In clear and quantifiable community benefits City Council direction 2008 2009 2011 2013 Initiation of a Downtown Density Bonus Program Report and Analysis Findings and recommendations from HR&A Advisors Infusion of DDBP recommendations into Downtown Austin Plan DDBP Code amendments modifying CURE and creating 25- 2-586. Ordinance No. 20130627-105 * * 2013 Ordinance established initial development conus fees that were in use until May 2021 City Council direction 2014 2021 2021 Modifications to 25-2-586 to specify community benefits Direction to implement interim revisions to the in-lieu affordable housing fees for residential and non-residential development for the DDBP and Rainey Density Bonus Program (Resolution No. 20210422-039)* Ordinance No. 20210520-009 implements interim development bonus fees Downtown Density Bonus in-lieu fees Overview of 25-2-586 and role of Design Commission Downtown Density Bonus Program - Key Definitions BONUS AREA means the greater of: (a) The gross floor area that exceeds the maximum allowable floor-to-area ratio allowed with the site's primary entitlements; or (b) The gross floor area contained within the portion of a structure that exceeds the maximum height allowed under the site's primary entitlements. COMMUNITY BENEFIT is a public amenity that exceeds the Gatekeeper Requirements of the Downtown Density Bonus Program that is provided by an applicant in order to obtain bonus area. DEVELOPMENT BONUS FEE means the dollar amount an applicant pays to the City per square foot of bonus area. …
