DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20230626-003 Chair Weaver June 30, 2023 Barbara Jordan Terminal Optimization Date: Subject: Motioned By: Based on the presentation by Robert Mercado on June 26, 2023, to the City of Austin Design Commission, the project Barbara Jordan Terminal Optimization, located at 3600 Presidential Boulevard, the proposed project complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Design Commission additionally encourages the use of plants to enliven urban spaces in alignment with Urban Design Guideline PZ12. Vote For: Seconded By: Commissioner Wittstruck Chair Weaver, Vice Chair Meiners, Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Howard, Commissioner Ladner, Commissioner Luckens, Commissioner Salinas, Commissioner Wittstruck 8-0-0 none Against: Abstain: none Absent: Commissioner Anstead, Commissioner McKinney, Commissioner Rollason Attest: Jen Weaver Chair, City of Austin Design Commission 1 of 1
DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20230626-004 June 30, 2023 Chair Weaver 5th and Trinity Hotel Seconded By: Vice Chair Meiners Date: Subject: Motioned By: Friendly Amendments By: Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Wittstruck Whereas Richard Suttle, Armbrust and Brown, PLLC, and Gene Montezinos, PFVS Architects and Interiors, LLC, presented to Design Commission on June 26, 2023, to the Design Commission, the project 5th and Trinity Hotel, located at 307 and 311 East 5th Street, Whereas, Design Commission utilizes the Urban Design Guidelines, created in 2000 and revised in 2008 to review projects seeking benefits from the Density Bonus Program, Now, therefore, Design Commission finds that the proposed project does not comply with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). The proposed project could better address the following Urban Design Guidelines: • PZ.1 Treat the Four Squares with Special Consideration. • B.2 Provide Multi-tenant, Pedestrian-Oriented Development at the Street level. Employ higher occupancy uses for the first and second floor. • PS.10 Provide protection from cars; promote curbside drop off. • B.4 Encourage the Inclusion of local Character. Consider including civic art in support of the Mexican American Heritage Corridor to support AW.5 – Civic Art in Both Public and Private Spaces. • AW.7 Avoid Historical Misrepresentations. Consider partial reuse of existing façade. • PS6 Enhance the streetscape. The tenant space could connect outdoor space to the square and the building interior. Consider the accessibility and usability of the drop off lane on 5th Street. Vote For: 8-0-0 Chair Weaver, Vice Chair Meiners, Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Howard, Commissioner Ladner, Commissioner Luckens, Commissioner Salinas, Commissioner Wittstruck none Against: Abstain: Absent: Commissioner Anstead, Commissioner McKinney, Commissioner Rollason none Attest: Jen Weaver, Chair City of Austin Design Commission 1 of 1
DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20230626-005 June 30, 2023 Chair Weaver 708 East 12th Street Seconded By: Commissioner Wittstruck Date: Subject: Motioned By: Friendly Amendment By: Commissioner Carroll Whereas Amanda Swor of Drenner Group, Justin Short of STG Design, and Matt Drager of Collaborative V Design Studio, presented the project 708 E. 12th Street, located at 708 East 12th Street to Design Commission on June 30, 2023, Whereas, Design Commission utilizes the Urban Design Guidelines, created in 2000 and revised in 2008 to review projects seeking benefits from the Density Bonus Program, Now, therefore, Design Commission finds the project 708 E. 12th Street, located at 708 East 12th Street, does comply with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). The project could additionally benefit from further considering: • PS-4: Reinforce Pedestrian Activity - Second story mezzanine – could have additional high- occupancy retail or public amenity space. • PS11: Screen Mechanical along I35 Frontage. • Consider Great Streets principles in the treatment for pedestrians along I-35 frontage road. Vote For: 8-0-0 Chair Weaver, Vice Chair Meiners, Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Howard, Commissioner Ladner, Commissioner Luckens, Commissioner Salinas, Commissioner Wittstruck none Against: Abstain: Absent: Commissioner Anstead, Commissioner McKinney, Commissioner Rollason Attest: none Jen Weaver, Chair, City of Austin Design Commission 1 of 1
Waterloo Greenway Phase II: The Confluence Watershed Protection Protects lives, property and the environment of our community by reducing the impact of flooding, erosion and water pollution. Texas Capitol 2 N D S T 3 R D S T 4 T H S T 5 T H S T 6 T H S T 7 T H S T 8 T H S T 9 T H S T 1 0 T H S T 1 1 T H S T 1 2 T H S T Moody Amphitheater 1 5 T H S T La d y Bir d La k e C E S A R C H A V E Z S T Austin Convention Center Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center The Confluence RAINEY ST Palm School Palm Park SAN JACINTO BLVD TRINITY ST NECHES ST RED RIVER ST SABINE ST IH-35 Red River Cultural District The Refuge Symphony Square The University of Texas at Austin Waterloo Park Dell Seton Medical Center Dell Medical School at the University of Texas Central Health Brackenridge Redevelopment Site Waterloo Greenway Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 The Confluence • • • • Located along Waller Creek between Lady Bird Lake and 4th Street Identified in Council- approved Waller Creek Design Plan Approximate 13-acre project area Creek restoration, 1 mile of new trails, pedestrian bridges, water quality and utility improvements Ecological Restoration Before After 6 Water Quality Pond 6 Connectivity Goals CENTRAL WATERFRONT CESAR CHAVEZ AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER DOWNTOWN RED RIVER BUTLER TRAIL & ESB-MACC RAINEY STREET DISTRICT PALM PARK AND PALM SCHOOL EAST AUSTIN 7 Lattice Bridges 8 8 Elevated Walkway 9 Cypress Grove + Trailhead Plaza 10 Lagoon Overlook + Leaf Deck CESAR CHAVEZ RED RIVER LAGOON OVERLOOK 11 Lagoon Overlook + Leaf Deck 12 Lakeview Terrace & Explorer’s Garden CESAR CHAVEZ RED RIVER LAKEVIEW TERRACE 13 Lakeview Terrace + Explorer's Garden 14 The Bend CESAR CHAVEZ RED RIVER THE BEND 15 The Bend 16 What to expect during construction • • Construction Overview: The contractor will use heavy equipment to install bridges, walls, trails and restore the creek. Contractor will also relocate/install utilities and restore the creek with appropriate soils and plants. Construction Schedule: Construction is anticipated to begin in May 2023 and will be completed by the end of 2025. - Construction schedules are subject to change based on weather and other conditions. - Work …
Waterloo Greenway Phase II: The Confluence Watershed Protection Protects lives, property and the environment of our community by reducing the impact of flooding, erosion and water pollution. Texas Capitol 2 N D S T 3 R D S T 4 T H S T 5 T H S T 6 T H S T 7 T H S T 8 T H S T 9 T H S T 1 0 T H S T 1 1 T H S T 1 2 T H S T Moody Amphitheater 1 5 T H S T La d y Bir d La k e C E S A R C H A V E Z S T Austin Convention Center Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center The Confluence RAINEY ST Palm School Palm Park SAN JACINTO BLVD TRINITY ST NECHES ST RED RIVER ST SABINE ST IH-35 Red River Cultural District The Refuge Symphony Square The University of Texas at Austin Waterloo Park Dell Seton Medical Center Dell Medical School at the University of Texas Central Health Brackenridge Redevelopment Site Waterloo Greenway Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 The Confluence • • • • Located along Waller Creek between Lady Bird Lake and 4th Street Identified in Council- approved Waller Creek Design Plan Approximate 13-acre project area Creek restoration, 1 mile of new trails, pedestrian bridges, water quality and utility improvements Ecological Restoration Before After 6 Water Quality Pond 6 Connectivity Goals CENTRAL WATERFRONT CESAR CHAVEZ AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER DOWNTOWN RED RIVER BUTLER TRAIL & ESB-MACC RAINEY STREET DISTRICT PALM PARK AND PALM SCHOOL EAST AUSTIN 7 Lattice Bridges 8 8 Elevated Walkway 9 Cypress Grove + Trailhead Plaza 10 Lagoon Overlook + Leaf Deck CESAR CHAVEZ RED RIVER LAGOON OVERLOOK 11 Lagoon Overlook + Leaf Deck 12 Lakeview Terrace & Explorer’s Garden CESAR CHAVEZ RED RIVER LAKEVIEW TERRACE 13 Lakeview Terrace + Explorer's Garden 14 The Bend CESAR CHAVEZ RED RIVER THE BEND 15 The Bend 16 What to expect during construction • • Construction Overview: The contractor will use heavy equipment to install bridges, walls, trails and restore the creek. Contractor will also relocate/install utilities and restore the creek with appropriate soils and plants. Construction Schedule: Construction began May 2023 and will be completed by the end of 2025. - Construction schedules are subject to change based on weather and other conditions. - Work will start at 4th …
5TH & TRINITY HOTEL-URBAN DESIGN COMMISSION -PFVS Architects & Interiors I White Lodging Services, INC. 22 June 2023 PFVS SITE INFORMATION PFVS Architects & Interiors I White Lodging Services, INC. 22 June 2023 01 PFVS Architects & Interiors I White Lodging Services, INC. 22 June 2023 SITE & TRANSIT PLAN 02 PROJECT SITEE 5TH STREETTRINITY E E E E E E EEEE E E E E PROPOSED LIGHT POLE 22.0' LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC E E E E E E E E E E E E ' 7 3 . E E E E ' 7 3 . E E E E 20.0' 11.0' 11.0' ' . 0 0 1 PROPOSED AWNING LOC BIKE RACKS (4) VALET RM. 109 STOR. 103 TREE WELL (TYP.) PER 432S-7C FIRE COMMAND 104 BUILDING ENTRANCE 117.4' {PINE STREET} (R.O.W 80') LOC WL 73.4' LOC 61.5' ' 0 7 . CURBSIDE ZONE ' 0 8 . LOC WL ' 7 3 . ' . 0 0 1 LIGHT POLE SIGNAL POLE FOUNDATION TRASH CAN 432S-8B LOC C O L L O C AW GIS INTERSECTION #218 LOC LOC LOC 22.0' WL 11.0' 4.3' WL WW WL WL WL C O L LWLW WL LOC ELECTRIC MANHOLE ADA RAMP 432S-5 15.0'R TRASH CAN 432S-8B ADA RAMP 432S-5 E E EX. WW ' . 2 4 1 5.0' ' 0 5 . 15.5' ' 7 3 . ' . 0 8 1 PROPOSED AWNING BUILDING ENTRANCE 3-MEAL RESTAURANT / BAR / LOUNGE 111 FDC ADA ROUTE (TYP.) PEDESTRIAN ZONE PROPOSED BENCH (TYP.) DETAIL 432S-9A & 9B 138.1' STAIR 4 S104 GUEST ELEV. ELEVATOR LOBBY 112 ELEV. VESTIBULE 114 ELEVATOR RECEPTION / LOBBY 102 LUGG. STOR. 105 STAIR 3 S103 107 SF VESTIBULE 106 STAIR 1 S101 176 SF UP ZONING CBD PREFUNCTION 107 ' 2 . 8 2 1 RELOCATED COMM 4.5 4.5' STREET LIGHT CONDUIT OUTDOOR PATIO ADA ROUTE (TYP.) FDC BUILDING A HOTEL 177,013 SF FFE = 484.40' BALLROOM 108 SERVICE CORR. 110 KITCHEN 115 BUILDING ENTRANCE SR UP 11.3' DUMPSTER LOCATION S R ELECTRICAL / SWITCHBOARD ROOM PEDESTRIAN 116 ZONE PROPOSED AWNING AUSTIN ENERGY TRANS. VAULT 120 21.0' FIRE PUMP EQUIP. RM. (BASEMENT) PROPOSED 1 - 3" WATER DOMESTIC METER AND 6'X9' VAULT 023 ADA RAMP 432S-5 WL 10.0' REQUIRED LOADING DOCKS 119 ' 5 . 5 3 22.5' STAIR 2 S102 UP PROPOSED LIGHT POLE TREE WELL (TYP.) TREE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY …
Date: To: From: Subject: May 09, 2023 City of Austin Design Commission Planning & Urban Design Working Group Density Bonus Working Group review of 5th & Trinity Hotel for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines May 03, 2023; 12:00 pm; Virtual Microsoft Teams Meeting Kelly Wright – Armburst & Brown, PLLC Meeting date: Applicant: The project is located at the corner of 5th and Trinity The project includes mixed use of Hotel (258 Rooms) and F&Bspace (6,441 sq. ft.). The project does not include parking The applicant is seeking a Density Bonus to raise the FAR from 8:1 to 10:1 resulting in a total project gross area of 177,125 gsf. The site is 17,712.5 sf with a current allowable building size of approx.. 141,700 sf based on the current allowable 8:1 FAR. The total proposed building height is 142’ (13 floors). The maximum height achievable under the Density Bonus program is unlimited. 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 AREA WIDE GUIDELINES AW.1 Create dense development: Compliant Recommendations: Density should be expressed in terms of a floor to area ratio for commercial developments and units per acre for residential developments. Standards should be consistent with LEED Neighborhood Design Standards. It is recommended that all current limits on FAR be maintained, and that developments which adopt and abide by the Urban Design Guidelines along with Density Bonus and other specified requirements should be eligible for additional density on a case-by-case basis. Comment: An increase of 10:1 far is being requested from a base zoning FAR of 8:1. Project complies with this Section. AW.2 Create mixed-use development: Partially Compliant Recommendations: At least two different uses per half block are required. Low occupancy uses such as warehouses, storage, and parking will not be counted in the evaluation of mixed use functions. Secondary uses should occur at street level and be adequate in size to create a sense of variety at street level. As the size of …
TABLE OF CONTENTS APPLICANT SUMMARY LETTER DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS APPLICATION VICINITY PLAN & NEARBY TRANSIT FACILITIES SITE PLAN FLOOR PLANS EXTERIOR ELEVATION PLANS ARTISTIC RENDERINGS DEVELOPMENT BONUS COMMUNITY BENEFITS GREAT STREETS EXHIBIT URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES MATRIX SIGNED AUSTIN ENERGY GREEN BUILDING LETTER May 8, 2023 Via Electronic Delivery Ms. Lauren Middleton-Pratt Planning Department City of Austin 1000 E 11th Street Austin, TX 78702 Re: 708 E. 12th Street – Downtown Density Bonus Program (“DDBP”) Application and Summary of Compliance with the City of Austin’s Urban Design Guidelines for a hotel tower project located at 708 E. 12th Street and 1200 N IH-35 Service Road related to site development permit application case SP-2022-0543C. Dear Ms. Middleton-Pratt: On behalf of the property owner, 12th and Sabine Owner, LLC c/o LV Collective (“Owner”), please accept this letter and supporting documentation as a true and complete submittal application for the Downtown Density Bonus Program (“DDBP”) for the south half-block property located on E. 12th Street between Sabine Street and N IH-35 Service Road in Austin, Texas (the “Property”) submitted on November 16, 2022. The Owner is seeking to develop a 39-story hotel tower on the Property consisting of 527 keys, equating to 550,471 gross square feet of hotel use with approx. 11,000 gross square feet of pedestrian oriented use on the ground floor. The Property is currently developed with a vacant office building. The Property is located within the Waller Creek subdistrict of the Downtown Austin Plan (DAP) and is zoned Central Business District (“CBD”). The Property is entitled to a floor-to-area ratio (“FAR”) of 8:1. In order to exceed 8:1 FAR, the applicant is proposing to participate in the Downtown Density Bonus Program (“DDBP”). The gross site area for the Property is 1.13 acres, or 49,114 square feet, resulting in a base entitlement of 392,912 square feet. The project is seeking 12:1 FAR, in compliance with the maximum FAR allowed administratively in this DDBP subdistrict, allowing an additional 183,054 square feet of proposed multifamily use. The project will meet the DDBP Gatekeeper requirements by 1) achieving a two-star rating with Austin Energy Green Building (“AEGB”), 2) achieving substantial compliance with the City of Austin Urban Design Guidelines, and 3) providing the required Community Benefit through § 25- 2-586 (E)(1)(iii), a development bonus fee for affordable housing of $823,554 to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and a 3-star DDBP AEGB rating as described in …
708 E. 12th Street SP-2022-0543C Design Commission June 26, 2023 1 Current Zoning & Use Central Business District (CBD) • Surrounded by CBD, CS, CS-1 and P zoning districts • Intended for office, commercial, residential, or mix of uses located in the downtown area • Former Texas Municipal Retirement System Building 2 3 Project & Site Facts Address: Lot Size: 708 E. 12th Street 1.13 acres / 49,114 square feet CBD Zoning Entitled Height: DDBP Max. Height for CBD: Proposed Height: Unlimited Unlimited 404 feet / 39 floors CBD Zoning Entitled FAR: DDBP Allowable FAR: Proposed DDBP FAR: 8:1 15:1 12:1 4 Project Compliance 1. Review Community Benefits Calculation 2. Compliance with LDC §25-2-586 (C)(1)(b): Compliance with Great Streets Standards 3. Compliance with LDC §25-2-586 (C)(1)(c): Minimum Austin Energy Green Building 2-Star Rating 4. Compliance with LDC §25-2-586 (C)(1)(a): Substantial Compliance with Urban Design Guidelines 5 Community Benefit Bonus Area By-right CBD Floor-to-Area Ratio – Up to 8:1 DDBP Community Benefits Compliance – 8:1 to 12:1 • 3-Star AEGB Community Benefit • (25-2-586)(E)(8) • Development Bonus Fee For Affordable Housing - Commercial • (25-2-586)(e)(1)(iii) • Total = $832,554 8:1 to 12:1 Up to 8:1 6 Working Group Recommendation 7 Ground Floor Activation GARAGE ENTRANCE 9 Great Streets Standards 10 Great Streets ( 2 2 ’ 1 1 ” I W D E ) (22’ WIDE) 11 Great Streets 12 AEGB 2-Star Rating • Project targeting AEGB 3-Star • Increased building energy performance • Building water use reduction • Sustainably sourced / Local building materials 13 Urban Design Guidelines 14 Working Group Recommendation 15 Working Group Recommendations 16 Working Group Recommendations AW5 – Incorporate civic art in both public and private development. • Including mural on east elevation of the ground-floor. B4 – Encourage the inclusion of local character • Mural on east elevation of the ground-floor to incorporate the local character of the overlapping districts that come together at the site – Red River Cultural District, Innovation District, New Waterloo Greenway. 17 Civic Art & Local Character East Elevation 18 Working Group Recommendations AW5 – Incorporate civic art in both public and private development. • Including mural on east elevation of the ground-floor. B4 – Encourage the inclusion of local character • Mural on east elevation of the ground-floor to incorporate the local character of the overlapping districts that come together at the site – Red River Cultural District, Innovation …
Date: To: From: Subject: June 12, 2023 City of Austin Design Commission Planning & Urban Design Working Group Density Bonus Working Group review of 708 E 12th Street substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines June 7, 2023; 12:00 pm; Virtual Microsoft Teams Meeting Leah M. Bojo Meeting date: Applicant: The proposed project, 708 E 12th Street, is located on 12th Street between S I-35 Frontage Rd on the east and Sabine Street on the west, it is separated from it’s northern neighbor by an existing alley. The project includes a hotel (565,001 gsf / 527 rooms) and retail (10,965 gsf) on a 49,114 square foot lot. The applicant is seeking a Density Bonus to raise the FAR from 8:1 to 12:1. Current height limitation is 400 feet and proposed heigh is 404 feet. The current allowable area is gross building area is 392,912sf. With the density bonus, the applicant will receive an additional 172,089sf of gross building area. 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 (3-star proposed). WORKING GROUP REVIEW OF PROJECT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES AREA WIDE GUIDELINES 1. Create dense development – Project complies with this Section. 2. Create mixed-use development – Project complies with this Section. 3. Limit development which closes downtown streets – Project complies with this Section. 4. Buffer neighborhood edges- 5. N/A Incorporate civic art in both public and private development – Project is not currently incorporating any public art. Project does not comply with this Section. Working Group Thoughts: • • utilizing art on the north & east elevations to shield parking structures Incorporate Red River Cultural District tie-ins with opportunities for live music performance, pre-wired staging areas, etc Project is outside of Capitol View Corridor and adjacent to S I-35, This section is N/A. 9. Acknowledge that rooftops are not seen from other buildings and the street – 6. Protect important public views – 7. Avoid historical misrepresentations – Project complies with this Section. 8. Respect adjacent historic buildings- N / A Project complies with this Section. 10. Avoid the development of theme environments- Project complies with this Section. 11. Recycle existing …
DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, MAY 22, 2023 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, May 22, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco, Room 1405, in Austin, Texas. Chair Weaver called the Design Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jen Weaver, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Ben Anstead David Carroll Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Jessica Rollason Jon Salinas Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: N/A PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on April 24, 2023. The minutes from the meeting on 04/24/2023 were approved on Vice Chair Meiners’ motion, Commissioner McKinney’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Howard and Commissioner Ladner were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Great Streets Program Update. Presented by Jill Amezcua, Planning Department. The presentation was made by Jill Amezcua, Planning Department. 1 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action on whether the project Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Project, located at 148 South Lamar Boulevard, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Kevin Johnson, Parks and Recreation Department, and Robert Byrnes, Studio8. The motion that the project Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Project, located at 148 South Lamar Boulevard, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards was approved on Chair Weaver’s motion, Commissioner Rollason’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Howard and Commissioner Ladner were absent. Discussion and possible action on whether the project 506 West Residential, located at 506 and 508 West Avenue, 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 Richard Suttle, Armburst and Brown, PLLC, and John Houser and Ana Kurzan, Gensler. The motion that the project 506 West Residential, located at 506 and 508 West Avenue, 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 inclusions: • Separate visual and/or auditory indications at the approach of path crossing for both pedestrians and vehicles for pedestrian safety examples: paver change for pedestrians and traffic arm or speed door for vehicles. (PS 10 – provide protection from cars) • Great Streets standard benches (per Great Streets as a gatekeeper requirement) • Lighting in compliance with Great Streets minimum standards …
SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE Wednesday, June 7, 2023 11:30 AM Permitting and Development Center (PDC), Rm. 2205 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Small Area Plan Joint Committee may be participating by video conference. 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, call or email the board liaison at 512- 974-3119 or lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Cesar G. Acosta Nadia Barrera-Ramirez* William D. Floyd* Patrick B. Howard Ryan A. Johnson Jennifer Mushtaler* Todd Shaw * Pending eligibility (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Planning Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Planning Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 3 speakers who sign up by noon (12:00 PM) the day before 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 Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting on April 12, 2022. 1 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action to elect a Chair. Discussion and possible action developing criteria for selecting future planning areas. 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 Mark Walters at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7695, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Small Area Planning Joint Committee, please contact the liaison, Mark Walters at 512- 974-7695, mark.walters@austintexas.gov; or Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119, lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. 2. 3. 2
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION JUNE 5, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN PERMITTING & DEVELOPMENT CENTER, PDC ROOM, #1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 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 or contact Meredith Mooney at (512) 974-2667 or meredith.mooney@austintexas.gov. Vice-Chair Mary Kahle Haksoon Andrea Low Vacancy – District 3 Vacancy – Mayor’s nominee Secretary Nguyen Stanton-Adams Vacancy - District 8 Mikki Teneyuca 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel on any matter listed in this agenda. The Commission may go into Executive Session to discuss: 1 1. A complaint filed by Teri Adams against Hanna Cofer raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-1 (City Boards), Section 2-1-24 (Conflict of Interest and Recusal). 2. A complaint filed by Teri Adams against Evan Taniguchi, raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-1 (City Boards), Section 2-1-24 (Conflict of Interest and Recusal). PRELIMINARY HEARING 3. A complaint filed by Teri Adams against Hanna Cofer, raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-1 (City Boards), Section 2-1-24 (Conflict of Interest and Recusal). 4. A complaint filed by Teri Adams against Evan Taniguchi, raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-1 (City Boards), Section 2-1-24 (Conflict of Interest and Recusal). FUTURE AGENDA …
ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES JUNE 5, 2023 The Ethics Review Commission convened in a Special Called meeting on June 5, 2023, at Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room #1405, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas and via Videoconference. Chair Soberon called the Ethics Review Commission Meeting to order at 6:27 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Luis Soberon, Secretary Nguyen Stanton-Adams and Commissioners Amy Casto, Haksoon Andrea Low, Mikki Teneyuca and Sidney Williams were present at the Permitting and Development Center. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None. Commissioners Absent: Vice-Chair Mary Kahle and Commissioner Michael Lovins. Vacancy: Mayor’s nominee, District 3 nominee, District 8 nominee. City Staff in Attendance: Meredith Mooney, Staff Liaison; and Wajiha Rizvi, Commission Executive Liaison & Assistant City Attorney. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Three speakers signed up for General Communication in person and were each allotted three minutes to speak. Laura Massengale, Dorothy Lopez Barnett and Nina Miller all spoke regarding the Zilker Vision Plan. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Commission went into Executive Session at 6:39 p.m. Wajiha Rizvi advised the Commission. 1. A complaint filed by Teri Adams against Hanna Cofer raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-1 (City Boards), Section 2-1-24 (Conflict of Interest and Recusal). 2. A complaint filed by Teri Adams against Evan Taniguchi, raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-1 (City Boards), Section 2-1-24 (Conflict of Interest and Recusal). DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Consideration, discussion, and potential action regarding: 1 3. A complaint filed by Teri Adams against Hanna Cofer, raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-1 (City Boards), Section 2-1-24 (Conflict of Interest and Recusal). The Commission reconvened the public meeting at 7:48 p.m. and called forward two public speakers, Scott Cobb and Laura Massengale to speak on items 3 and 4. Scott Cobb and Laura Massengale both spoke on this item. Parties Attending: Complainant Teri Adams and Respondent’s counsel Ross Fischer, all appeared in person. All parties signed an oath form and spoke on item 3. The Commission heard opening statements from Complainant Teri Adams and counsel for the Respondent, Ross Fischer. The Commission then asked questions of both parties. Secretary Stanton-Adams’ motion to find that there are reasonable grounds that a violation of City Code section 2-1-24 (Conflict of Interest and Recusal) has occurred failed on a 4-2 vote of all members present and thereby the complaint against Respondent Cofer was dismissed. Commissioner Teneyuca …
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE HYBRID MEETING FORMAT May 24th, 2023 at 6pm Permitting and Development Center – Room 1401/1402 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 Zach Baumer at (zach.baumer@austintexas.gov or 415-694-3111). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Diana Wheeler, Acting Chair (Urban Transportation Commission) Charlotte Davis (Resource Mgmt. Commission) Richard Brimer (Environmental Commission) Melissa Rothrock (Zero Waste Advisory Commission) Vacant (Community Development Commission) Frances Deviney (Austin Travis County Food Policy Board) Vacant (Water & Wastewater Commission) Kelsey Hitchingham (Economic Prosperity Commission) Vacant (Parks & Recreation Board) Jon Salinas (Design Commission) Vacant (City Council) Randall Chapman (Electric Utility Commission) 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 AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Approval of minutes from the April 26th meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee. 2. JSC Officer Elections for the 2023-2024 Term (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 3. Creation of JSC working groups to help advance implementation of the Austin Climate Equity Plan and updates from previously informal working groups (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 4. Updates on the Inflation Reduction Act Coordinated Grant Approach – Rohan Lilauwala, Office of Sustainability (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 5. Climate Ambassadors Overview, Projects, and Lessons Learned – Sydnee Landry, Office of Sustainability (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 6. City of Austin Support for Energy Innovation and the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 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 …
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE HYBRID MEETING FORMAT May 24th, 2023 at 6pm Permitting and Development Center – Room 1401/1402 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 Zach Baumer at (zach.baumer@austintexas.gov or 415-694-3111). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Diana Wheeler, Acting Chair (Urban Transportation Commission) Charlotte Davis (Resource Mgmt. Commission) Richard Brimer (Environmental Commission) Melissa Rothrock (Zero Waste Advisory Commission) Vacant (Community Development Commission) Frances Deviney (Austin Travis County Food Policy Board) Vacant (Water & Wastewater Commission) Kelsey Hitchingham (Economic Prosperity Commission) Vacant (Parks & Recreation Board) Jon Salinas (Design Commission) Vacant (City Council) Randall Chapman (Electric Utility Commission) 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 ADDENDUM 7. Promotion of cooperation between the Airport and Environmental Commissions and the Department of Aviation on environmental matters that extend outside the boundaries of the ABIA property (Discussion and/or Possible Action).
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MEETING MINUTES May 24, 2023 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a hybrid meeting via videoconferencing and at PDC. Acting Chair Kaiba White called the Board Meeting to order at 6:12 pm. Board Members in Attendance in Person: Anna Scott, Kaiba White, Charlotte Davis, Rick Brimer, Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Yure Suarez Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Alice Woods, Jon Salinas, Melissa Rothrock, Rodrigo Leal, Heather Houser, Chris Campbell, Diana Wheeler Board Members Absent: Kelsey Hitchingham, Frances Deviney, City Staff in Attendance: Zach Baumer, Rohan Lilauwala, Sydnee Landree CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The speakers who registered in advance for public comment have three minutes each to address items on the agenda at this time. • Scott Johnson o Air quality and climate are intertwined. Find ways to implement air quality plan. o JSC made a recommendation to hire a full-time employee on sustainable Scott can be a resource. purchasing – Scott supports this. o Need JSC support to make this position successful and expand their reach across the city. 1. Approval of minutes from the April 26th meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee. • Scott motions to approve, Houser seconds, all in favor (13-0) • Passes 12-0 with Woods abstaining. 2. JSC Officer Elections for the 2023-2024 Term (Discussion and/or Possible Action). • Wheeler nominates White for Chair, Campbell seconds. • White nominates Wheeler for Vice-Chair, Scott seconds. o Both pass unanimously (13-0) 3. Creation of JSC working groups to help advance implementation of the Austin Climate Equity Plan and updates from previously informal working groups (Discussion and/or Possible Action). • Groups have been meeting informally, and are unofficial to date – Transportation, Buildings, Consumption + Natural Systems. Existing members been meeting unofficially, new members welcome. • Goal – bring momentum to plan implementation, identify priorities and push them forward. • Buildings – Salinas, Maxwell-Gaines • White motions to formally create groups; Houser seconds o Passes unanimously (13-0) • Updates from groups o Buildings – interest in moving forward building codes (2024 IECC, Passive House, etc.) some already happening with AEGB, how do we build on that work? o Consumption + Natural Systems – difficult to go through the plan and strategically rank actions. Consider implementation difficulty – will require outside outreach. Consumption section does not include as many policy changes, needs more money. Composting, green infrastructure, carbon neutrality for public lands – high impact + …
