Design Commission May 18, 2020 Design Commission to be held May 18, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (5/17/2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 18, 2020 Design Commission Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1243 or aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 18, 2020 1:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT MEMBERS: David Carroll, Chair (District 1) Martha Gonzalez, Vice-Chair (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) Beau Frail (District 6) Jessica Rollason (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and PossibleAction): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether Tower 5C, addressed at 415 Colorado Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; Michael Whellan Armbrust & Brown, George Blume Gensler, Chris Jackson TBG Partners) b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether The City of Austin Travis County Fire/EMS Station, addressed at 5410 W. US HWY 290 SVRD WB, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; Cris Ruebush PGAL Burton Jones & Michelle Noriega City of …
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DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 COMMISSION MEMBERS ✓ David Carroll, Chair (District 1) ✓ Martha Gonzalez, Vice-Chair (District 2) ✓ Samuel Franco (District 3) ✓ Josue Meiners (District 4) ✓ Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) ✓ Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) ✓ ✓ Beau Frail (District 6) Vacant Seat (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING & ZONING STAFF ✓ Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison ✓ Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison ✓ Patrick Colunga, Staff Liaison AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a. NONE 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action for support of the Commission for The Ullrich Water Treatment Plant addressed at 1000 Forest View Drive, for the City of Austin. Owen Harrod; Robyn Haasch (City of Austin), will be presenting. The motion to support the project was made by Vice Chair M. Gonzalez; and seconded by Commissioner E. Taniguchi. • The Motion was approved on a unanimous vote [9-0-0]. Page 1 of 3 DRAFT 2. OLD BUSINESS a. NONE 3. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action on the January 27, 2020 meeting minutes; The motion to approve the minutes as drafted was made by Commissioner E. Taniguchi and seconded by Vice Chair M. Gonzalez. The motion was approved on a unanimous vote of [9‐0‐0]. b. Discussion and possible action to reappoint a liaison to the Downtown Commission; The motion to reappoint Commissioner M. Henao-Robledo was made by Commissioner A. Coleman and seconded by Commissioner S. Franco. The motion was approved on a unanimous vote of [9‐0‐0]. c. Liaison Reports; Commissioner M. Henao‐Robledo – Attended the Downtown Commission. The Downtown Austin Alliance website posted, “writing on the walls” that has our Austin story. Erica Leak from the Land Development Code Team presented the Downtown Density Calibration to the Downtown Commission. Commissioner S. Franco- South Central Waterfront Meeting; staff has complied the infrastructure cost for the South Central Water Front masterplan. Resoultion by Council Member Tovo’s office to help with funding sources and regulating plan; study on future proposed uses of the One Texas Center. d. Appointment of Committee/Working Group members byChair; • Working Group 2/27 – 5C Tower 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: a. Update from Neighborhood Housing and …
City of Austin - Design Commission Project Review Application The Design Commission provides advisory recommendations to the City Council to assist in developing public policy and to promote excellence in the design and development of the urban environment. The Design Commission reviews three types of projects: 1. City projects (see page ii for process) The Commission reviews all municipal buildings and associated site plans to ensure they demonstrate compliance with city design and sustainability standards (Council Resolution No. 20071129-046), including those seeking Subchapter E Design Standards Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC) (Council Resolution No. 20100923-086). 2. Destiny Bonus projects (see page iv for process) The Commission reviews density bonus projects for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin in accordance with the Gatekeeper requirements of LDC 25-2-586 for the Downtown Density Bonus Program. 3. Advisory Recommendations for Private projects (see page ii for process) The Commission will consider Project Review Applications from private projects during its regularly scheduled monthly public meetings and may issue an advisory recommendation in the form of a Project Review Letter to the Applicant. This Project Review Application must be submitted before your project can be presented to the Design Commission for their review. Design Commission requests project be presented in their Conceptual/Schematic Design phase. This application primarily addresses inhabited buildings and structures and their effect on the public realm; please refer to Appendix A for infrastructure type projects. The Commission's review of projects is based on the planning/design principles in the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin. Ensure that all applicable principles are addressed in the application questions and in your presentation. https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Boards_and_Commissions/ Design_Commission_urban_design_guidelin es_for_austin.pdf The Design Commission supports the vision and principles of Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, especially those that affect the urban environment and fabric. All projects should consider this vision and principles, many of which are similar to the Urban Design Guidelines. Refer to Appendix C for the most pertinent sections of Imagine Austin. The Design Commission expects the applicant’s design team to present their project with those most knowledgeable and encourages the inclusion of sub-consultants at the presentation, when deemed necessary. EXHIBITS TO PRESENT 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Completed Project Review Application (p.1-6) Existing zoning classification, adjacent zoning & uses, future land use map classification, topography Vicinity plan, including public transportation and connectivity on-site and within quarter mile Site plan and landscape plan Ground level, basement …
MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Re: March 4, 2020 City of Austin Design Commission Planning & Urban Design Working Group Density Bonus Working Group review of Tower 5C at 415 Colorado Street for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines February 27, 2020/12:00 pm Michael Whellan- Armbrust & Brown Meeting date: Applicant: The project location is 415 Colorado Street. The project includes mixed uses of retail, 2,332 sf, and office, 465,900 sf, totaling 468, 232 sf. The applicant is seeking a density bonus to raise the FAR from 8:1 to 22:1 (maximum allowance). The site area is 22,080 sf, and the total project area is 468,232 sf. The total building height is 655’-11” (41 floors). The maximum height achievable under the density bonus program in this portion of Downtown is not applicable. The additional square footage made available by the FAR & height density bonus is 291,592 sf. The current 8:1 FAR yields 176,640 sf. Per ordinance, the applicant is required to provide streetscape improvements along all public street frontages consistent with the Great Streets Standards, and the applicant shall commit to a minimum of 2 star green building rating. The Mayor and Council and the Planning & Development Review Director is to determine appropriate bonus area and in light of community benefits to be provided. Positive attributes of the project include a more contemporary Great Streets design that utilizes elements that trigger a strong connection of the building to the streetscape unlike many of the more traditional designs. These elements include dynamic paving patterns and a variety of planting materials. The architecture of the building provides a unique 1 sculptural form in the skyline against a majority of rectilinear structures. Refer to checklist for additional comments. Concerns primarily center on possible traffic impact of already congested thoroughfares due to large amount of tenant parking spaces, even though substantial on-site bicycle parking is provided. The historical element of the Colorado Street side garnered a lot of discussion. And although the enhanced paving pattern and other atypical streetscape elements were well received, there is some concern that it might interrupt the uniformity of the traditional Greats Streets program which is most prevalent Downtown. Refer to checklist for additional comments. We recommend that this project, as presented, is in substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines. URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES CECKLIST AREA WIDE GUIDELINES 1. 2. Create dense development - [X] incorporated, [ ] …
David Carroll, Chair Martha Gonzales, Vice Chair Melissa Henao-Robledo Aan Coleman Beau Frail Samuel Franco Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Jessica Rollason Evan Taniguchi Bart Whatley Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins Staff Liaison Patrick Colunga City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200518-01A Josue Meiners Seconded By: David Carroll Design Commission recommendation for the Tower 5C project, located at 415 Colorado Street. Date: May 20, 2020 Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the Tower 5C project, located at 415 Colorado Street, as presented on May 18, 2020, substantially complies with the city’s Urban Design Guidelines. The Commissions further recommends that the ground floor lobby retail space is open to the public and not reserved for solely for the building users. Rationale: Dear Director of Planning and Zoning Dept., This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s recommendation that the Tower 5C project, located at 415 Colorado Street, as presented on May 18, 2020 substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines as one of the gatekeeper requirements of the Downtown Density Bonus Program. Our review found the following: 1. The lobby retail space will serve to energize the ground floor as long as it is open to the public. 2. The proposed outdoor space, and landscaping, will activate the streetscape. 3. Above ground parking is mechanically ventilated and completely hidden behind glass façade. 4. Additional comments can be found in the Planning & Urban Design Working Group Memo, dated March 4, 2020. Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: David Carroll, Aan Coleman, Evan Taniguchi, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Josue Meiners, Samuel Franco, Beau 7 - 0 - 0 Frail Against: None Absent: Bart Whatley, Martha Gonzalez, Ben Luckens, Jessica Rollason Attest: David Carroll, Chair of the Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission - Recommendation for 5th and Colorado Page 1
David Carroll, Chair Martha Gonzales, Vice Chair Melissa Henao-Robledo Aan Coleman Beau Frail Samuel Franco Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Jessica Rollason Evan Taniguchi Bart Whatley Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins Staff Liaison Patrick Colunga City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200518-01B Date: May 20, 2020 Subject: Design Commission recommendation for the Travis County Fire/EMS Station project located at 5410 W. Hwy 290 Service Road. Aan Coleman Seconded By: Beau Frail Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the Travis County Fire/EMS Station project, located at 5410 W. Hwy 290 Service Road, as presented on May 18, 2020, conforms with City Design Standards. This recommendation comes with the stipulation that 1) the proposed public sidewalk, leading from the Service Road to the building, is relocated further west away from the private drive where it will provide safer access for pedestrians and 2) that shade trees be appropriately placed along the length of this sidewalk. Rationale: This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s support of the Travis County Fire/EMS Station project, located at 5410 W. Hwy 290 Service Road, as presented on May 18, 2020. Our review found the following: 1. The landscape design, and meadow restoration, provides a nice amenity for building users as well as the future users of the planned urban trail. 2. The project will not increase the existing impervious cover. 3. The project proposes to reduce the number of existing curb cuts on the Service Road. Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: David Carroll, Aan Coleman, Evan Taniguchi, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Josue Meiners, Samuel Franco, Beau 7 - 0 - 0 Frail Absent: Bart Whatley, Martha Gonzalez, Ben Luckens, Jessica Rollason Attest: David Carroll, Chair of the Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission - Recommendation for the Travis County Fire/EMS Station Page 1
Regular Meeting of the Design Commission - Remotely; Via WebEx DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 18, 2020 1:00 PM MEETING MINUTES Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 1:02 p.m. COMMISSION MEMBERS ✓ David Carroll, Chair (District 1) Martha Gonzalez, Vice-Chair (District 2) ✓ Samuel Franco (District 3) ✓ Josue Meiners (District 4) ✓ Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) ✓ Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) ✓ ✓ Beau Frail (District 6) Jessica Rollason (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) • “✓” Denotes Commission Members who were in attendance CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING & ZONING STAFF ✓ Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison ✓ Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison ✓ Patrick Colunga, Staff Liaison CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether Tower 5C, addressed at 415 Colorado Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; Michael Whellan Armbrust & Brown, George Blume Gensler, Chris Jackson TBG Partners) The motion to support the project was made by Commissioner J. Meiners; and seconded by Chairman D. Carroll. Page 1 of 2 Commissioner J. Meiners - Made a recommendation to ensure the public spaces remain public with the project. Chairman D. Carroll accepted. The motion and recommendation were approved on a unanimous vote [7‐0‐0]. b. b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether The City of Austin Travis County Fire/EMS Station, addressed at 5410 W. US HWY 290 SVRD WB, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; Cris Ruebush PGAL Burton Jones & Michelle Noriega City of Austin) Commissioner A. Coleman –Made recommendation that it complies with Urban Design guidelines with the sidewalk relocated to the right shaded across to the right of 290. Commissioner B. Frail accepted. The motion and recommendation were approved on a unanimous vote [7‐0‐0]. ADJOURNMENT at: 2:30 p.m. Page 2 of 2
