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3rd & Brazos Presentation — original pdf

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Downtown Density Bonus Application — original pdf

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Downtown Density Bonus Presentation — original pdf

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Downtown Density Bonus Presentation - UPDATED — original pdf

321 W 6th and Guadalupe Downtown Density Bonus Application 22 June 2020 - Design Commission Downtown Plan Current / Future Development Under Construction Future Development Project Site 7TH STREET 6TH STREET 5TH STREET REPUBLIC SQUARE PARK 4TH STREET I T E E R T S O N O T N A N A S T E E R T S E P U L A D A U G T E E R T S A C A V A L T E E R T S O D A R O L O C 2 / 29 Downtown Density Bonus Application22 June 2020 - Design CommissionProject321 W 6th & GuadalupeClientRyan CompaniesProject Number 119041 Downtown Plan 2023 870’ 6 X Guadalupe SP-2017-0301C 770.5’ 321 West SP-2019-0516C 520’ Hanover Republic Square Tower SP-2018-0517C 710’ The Republic SP-2018-0167C E T E R T H S 8 T E E T 7 T H S T R N U E C E S S T 6TH STREET GUADALUPE STREET 5TH STREET REPUBLIC SQUARE PARK SAN ANTO NIO ST T E E R T H S T 4 3 / 29 Downtown Density Bonus Application22 June 2020 - Design CommissionProject321 W 6th & GuadalupeClientRyan CompaniesProject Number 119041 Project Program Diagram Perspective & Section BUILDING SECTION NORTH - SOUTH LEVEL 60 Amenity 1 level Clubhouse LEVEL 44 Mechanical 1 level LEVEL 20-59 Residential 363 units 39 levels LEVEL 18-19 Amenity 2 levels Fitness & Pool LEVEL 13-17 Office 5 levels LEVEL 12 BBVA Office LEVEL 2-11 Garage 10 levels 43 cars/level 436 total cars LEVEL 1M BBVA Bank Mezzanine LEVEL 1 BBVA bank lobby Residential/office lobby BOH LEVEL B1-B1.5 Parking Garage 1 Level 54 cars W. 6th St Project 321 W 6th View from Northwest e S t p a l u d a G u Client Ryan Companies Project Number 119041 Lobby / Retail Parking Office Amenity Pool Outdoor Amenity Residential (Tier 1) Residential (Tier 2) Residential (Tier 3) Penthouse Core Building Areas Retail: 5,357 SF Office: 110,435 SF Residential Units: 363 Parking Spaces: 490 770.5’ 734’ 242’ 140’ 770.5’ 734’ 651’ 552’ 274’ 242’ 140’ 0’ " 6 - ' 6 4 " 0 - ' 8 1 " 0 - ' 6 6 " 0 - ' 8 8 " 0 - ' 4 1 " 0 - ' 4 6 2 " 0 - ' 2 3 " 0 - ' …

University Hills Branch Library Parking Lot Expansion Application — original pdf

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 …

University Hils Branch Library Parking Expansion Presentation — original pdf

University Hills Branch Library Parking Lot Expansion Project Design Commission Meeting Presentation June, 2020 1 Agenda Project Information Project Background Existing Condition & Context Relationship to Public Realm Environmental / Sustainability Issues Proposed Condition Questions 2 Project Information Project Information • Type: City building and site • Zoning: GR-MU-CO-NP • Address: 4701½ Loyola Lane • Applicant: Austin Public Library • Owner: City of Austin • Status: 100% Design/Site Plan Permit • Const. Start: July 2020 (expected) • Const. End: Dec. 2020 (expected) Project Team • Sponsor: Austin Public Library Contact: Paul Sanchez • Engineer: Stantec Contact: Aldo Sotelo • Contractor: Brown and Root 3 Project Background Project Goals  Provide additional parking to library visitors and staff due to: Insufficient parking during City staff training events, public outreach events, student tutoring sessions, meetings and other library activities  Reduce safety hazards due to: Current need to park on and cross a curved and steep roadway with limited visibility, Close proximity of sidewalk to roadway, Limited lighting in vicinity of parking lot  Improve ADA compliance / accessibility of sidewalks connecting library due to: Non-compliant sidewalk slopes Limited ADA parking spots 4 Project Background Project Scope  26 New parking spots (2 handicap) and 3 new motorcycle spots  New drive aisle and driveway  New/improved sidewalks/ramps  New/improved parking lot lighting  Provisions for 2 future electrical car charging stations  New public art sculpture  New monument sign  New trees/landscaping & irrigation  New storm water detention pond 5 Existing Condition and Context Vicinity Map 6 --- Existing Condition & Context 7 Existing Condition and Context Environmental Features --- CEFs: Wetland, Rimrocks, Seeps 8 Relationship to Public Realm Urban Design Guidelines Shared Values  Density & Diversity Project includes additional parking for a diverse group of library visitors and staff to encourage use of public space, especially during staff training events, public outreach events, tutoring sessions, meetings and other activities that promote social interaction and place many people together at the library  Safety Project includes new/improved sidewalk, ramps and lighting to reduce safety hazards, attract people and allow them to fully engage in library activities in a safe manner 9 Relationship to Public Realm Urban Design Guidelines Shared Values  Sustainability Project includes porous pavement / pavers to reduce impervious cover and improve water quality Project includes provisions for future electric car charging stations to reduce carbon …

University Hils Branch Library Parking Expansion Presentation — original pdf

University Hills Branch Library Parking Lot Expansion Project Design Commission Meeting Presentation June, 2020 1 Agenda Project Information Project Background Existing Condition & Context Relationship to Public Realm Environmental / Sustainability Issues Proposed Condition Questions 2 Project Information Project Information • Type: City building and site • Zoning: GR-MU-CO-NP • Address: 4701½ Loyola Lane • Applicant: Austin Public Library • Owner: City of Austin • Status: 100% Design/Site Plan Permit • Const. Start: July 2020 (expected) • Const. End: Dec. 2020 (expected) Project Team • Sponsor: Austin Public Library Contact: Paul Sanchez • Engineer: Stantec Contact: Aldo Sotelo • Contractor: Brown and Root 3 Project Background Project Goals  Provide additional parking to library visitors and staff due to: Insufficient parking during City staff training events, public outreach events, student tutoring sessions, meetings and other library activities  Reduce safety hazards due to: Current need to park on and cross a curved and steep roadway with limited visibility, Close proximity of sidewalk to roadway, Limited lighting in vicinity of parking lot  Improve ADA compliance / accessibility of sidewalks connecting library due to: Non-compliant sidewalk slopes Limited ADA parking spots 4 Project Background Project Scope  26 New parking spots (2 handicap) and 3 new motorcycle spots  New drive aisle and driveway  New/improved sidewalks/ramps  New/improved parking lot lighting  Provisions for 2 future electrical car charging stations  New public art sculpture  New monument sign  New trees/landscaping & irrigation  New storm water detention pond 5 Existing Condition and Context Vicinity Map 6 --- Existing Condition & Context 7 Existing Condition and Context Environmental Features --- CEFs: Wetland, Rimrocks, Seeps 8 Relationship to Public Realm Urban Design Guidelines Shared Values  Density & Diversity Project includes additional parking for a diverse group of library visitors and staff to encourage use of public space, especially during staff training events, public outreach events, tutoring sessions, meetings and other activities that promote social interaction and place many people together at the library  Safety Project includes new/improved sidewalk, ramps and lighting to reduce safety hazards, attract people and allow them to fully engage in library activities in a safe manner 9 Relationship to Public Realm Urban Design Guidelines Shared Values  Sustainability Project includes porous pavement / pavers to reduce impervious cover and improve water quality Project includes provisions for future electric car charging stations to reduce carbon …

Urban Design Compliance Matrix — original pdf

321 W. 6th Street - Downtown Density Bonus Request Urban Design Guidelines Compliance Matrix Additional commentary has been provided in blue in the UDG matrix to show how the project has been modified to address the comments and concerns presented by the working group. Area Wide Guidelines Guideline Applicant's Comments Achieved? (Yes/No) 10 AW-10. Avoid the development of theme environments The project is not a theme environment and does not mock or caricature past imaginary places. 5 AW-5. Incorporate civic art in both public and private development The project will incorporate an interactive art piece from a local artist near the main entry at the northwest corner of the project site (intersection of Guadalupe and W. 6th). 1 AW-1: Create dense development 2 AW-2. Create mixed-use development 3 AW-3. Limit development which closes downtown streets 4 AW-4. Buffer neighborhood edges 6 AW-6. Protect important public views AW-7. Avoid historical misrepresentations AW-8. Respect adjacent historic buildings AW-9. Acknowledge that rooftops are seen from other buildings and the street 7 8 9 Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes 11 AW-11. Recycle existing building stock No Public Streetscape Guidelines 12 PS-1. Protect the pedestrian where the building meets the street Yes 13 PS-2. Minimize curb cuts Yes The project is requesting additional density throught the Downtown Density Bonus program to increase density to an FAR of 25:1. The project will span a quarter block and incorporates a diverse mix of uses including approximately 110,435 SF of office space, 5,300 SF of ground floor retail space, and approximately 363 multifamily units. No existing city streets will be permanently closed because of the project. The project is located within the Central Business District and does not border any existing residential neighborhoods. The project does not obscure existing views through public right-of way. The project is not located in the Capital View Corridor nor does it propose any pedestrian bridges or building fly overs. The building will be designed and built from high quality modern materials to create a contemporary building that reflects the high standards of the city and developer. There are no significant historically zoned buildings located adjacent to the project. The property is located adjacent to the Belmont and Austin Ale House which are pending redevelopment. The roof of the podium at level 18 will be used as an amenity space with a pool and deck space with various …

Agenda — original pdf

Design Commission June 22, 2020 Design Commission to be held June 22nd with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (6/21/2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 22nd, 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 FRIDAY, JUNE 22nd, 2020 3:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT MEMBERS: David Carroll, Chair (District 1) Martha Gonzalez (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Melissa Henao-Robledo, Vice-Chair (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 Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether The University Hills Library Parking Lot Expansion, addressed at 4701 Loyola Lane, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; ( Aldo Sotelo Stantec, Paul Sanchez City of Austin) b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether 321 W. 6th Street, addressed at 321 W. 6th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; Talmadge Smith Page Think, Richard Shuttle Armbrust & Brown, PLLC. c. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding …

6/5 Meeting Minutes — original pdf

Special Meeting of the Design Commission - Remotely; Via WebEx DESIGN COMMISSION FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 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. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the February 24, 2020 & May 18, 2020 meeting minutes; • The motion to approve the minutes as drafted was made by Commissioner E. Taniguchi and seconded by Chairman D. Carroll. • The motion was approved on a unanimous vote of [7‐0‐0]. Page 1 of 2 b. Election of officers; • The motion to appoint Commissioner M. Henao-Robledo for vice chair was made by Commissioner A. Coleman and seconded by Vice Chair M. Gonzalez. • The motion was approved on a unanimous vote of [7‐0‐0]. c. Discussion and possible action regarding Great Streets Standards concerning Paver type and design • Recommendation by Chairman D. Carroll to Bring in Jenna McCann for • Suggestion made by City staff for Jenna McCann to appear at a working group prior to further discussion. appearance at Design Commission d. Liaison Reports: report from collaborative commissions from their most recent meeting • Chairman D. Carroll- Joint Sustainability Committee; Expected to have a public draft by the end of the summer; will share with Design Commission. 2. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: a. Briefing from the Austin Transportation Enterprise Parking Division. b. Briefing on Functional Green by staff on the functional green requirement for projects over 80% pervious cover per the new section of code. c. Update from Neighborhood Housing and Community Development (NHCD) on the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP). d. Briefing from the Arts in Public Places Program. b. c. Items from Commission Members; ∙ Commissioner Jessica Rollason has been sworn in as the newest Design Commissioner. Items from City Staff; Regularly scheduled Design Commission Meeting will still be held remotely the …

WG Memo 3rd and Brazos — original pdf

MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Subject: May 29, 2020 City of Austin Design Commission Planning & Urban Design Working Group Downtown Density Bonus Program review of the 3rd and Brazos Streets project for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines. Meeting Date: May 21, 2020; 10:00 am, Virtual Meeting (Microsoft Teams) Applicant: Architect: Michele Rogerson Lynch, Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams SCB The project is located at the northwest corner of 3rd and Brazos Streets. Existing zoning for the property is CBD. It is not in the Capitol View Corridor or Capitol Dominance Overlay. The lot area is 17,707 SF and the total proposed project area is 442,675 SF with Retail and Residential uses. The proposed FAR for this project is 25:1, this is more than the 8:1 maximum allowed, so an increase in FAR of 17:1 is being requested. The proposed building height is 513 feet with 45 floors. Nine levels of above ground parking are proposed, with 308 parking spaces. The project proposes to fulfill the Community Benefit requirements by paying a fee-in-lieu to the Affordable Housing Trust. Per the Density Bonus Program ordinance, the applicant is required, at a minimum, to meet the three gatekeeper requirements: 1. Substantially comply with the City’s Urban Design Guidelines 2. Provide streetscape improvements that meet the Great Streets Program Standards. 3. Commit to a minimum of 2-Star rating under Austin Energy’s Green Building Program. WORKING GROUP COMMENTS REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES AREA WIDE GUIDELINES 1. Create Dense Development: 25.1:1 FAR being requested. Project complies with this section. 2. Create Mixed-Use Development: The project has residential and retail uses. This project complies with this section. 3. Limit Development which Closes Downtown Streets: This project is not proposing to permanently close any streets. Project complies with this section. 4. Buffer Neighborhood Edges: 5. Project is not adjacent to a residential neighborhood. Not applicable Incorporate Civic Art in both Public and Private Development: Project will preserve existing public art along 3rd Street and Brazos Street, but no new art is planned by applicant. Project does not comply. 6. Protect Important Public Views: Project does not obscure existing view through the public right-of-way. This project complies with this section. 1/4 7. Avoid Historical Misrepresentations: Project design is not a historic style. Project complies. 8. Respect Adjacent Historic Buildings: No adjacent historic buildings. Not applicable. 10. Avoid the Development of Theme Environments: No theme …

WG Memo_321 W. 6th Street — original pdf

MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Subject: Meeting Date: Applicant: Architect: April 29, 2020 City of Austin Design Commission Planning & Urban Design Working Group Downtown Density Bonus Program review of the 321 West 6th Street project for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines. April 24, 2020; 12:00 pm, Virtual Microsoft Teams Meeting Richard T. Suttle, Jr. Page The project is located at 321 West 6th St at Guadalupe St. Existing zoning for the property is CBD and it is not within the Capitol View Corridor. The lot area is 20,644 SF and the total proposed project area is 516,100 square feet (Office: 105,858 SF, Retail: 5,357 SF, Multi-Family: 402,296 SF, Flex: 2,589 SF). The proposed FAR for this project is 25:1, this is more than the 8:1 maximum allowed, so an increase in FAR of 17:1 is being requested (350,948 SF). The proposed building height is 770.5 feet with 63 floors. 490 parking spaces are proposed in twelve levels of parking; two below grade and 10 above grade. The project proposes to fulfill the Community Benefit requirement by paying 100% of the bonus area to the Affordable Housing Trust ($2,735,639.66) Per the Density Bonus Program ordinance, the applicant is required, at a minimum, to meet the three gatekeeper requirements: 1. Substantially comply with the City’s Urban Design Guidelines 2. Provide streetscape improvements that meet the Great Streets Program Standards. 3. Commit to a minimum of 2-Star rating under Austin Energy’s Green Building Program. WORKING GROUP COMMENTS REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES AREA WIDE GUIDELINES 1. Create dense development- 25:1 FAR being requested. Project complies with this section. 2. Create mixed-use development- The project has residential, office, and retail uses. This project complies with this section. 3. Limit development which closes downtown streets- This project is not proposing to permanently close any streets. Project complies with this section. 4. Buffer neighborhood edges- 5. Project does not border any neighborhoods. This section is not applicable. Incorporate civic art in both public and private development- Public art is being proposed at corner of 6th and Guadalupe Streets. This project complies with this section. 6. Protect important public views- Project is not within the Capitol View Corridor and does not encroach ROW. This project complies with this section. 7. Avoid historical misrepresentations- Project design is a modern style. Project complies. 1/3 8. Respect adjacent historic buildings- No adjacent buildings identified as historic …

20200622-01A: University Hills Library Parking Expansion — original pdf

David Carroll, Chair Melissa Henao-Robledo, Vice Chair Aan Coleman Beau Frail Samuel Franco Martha Gonzales Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Jessica Rollason Evan Taniguchi Bart Whatley Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins Staff Liaison Patrick Colunga Staff Liaison City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200622-01A June 26, 2020 Date: Subject: Design Commission recommendation for the University Hills Branch Library Parking Lot Expansion project located at 4701 Loyola Lane. David Carroll Seconded By: Evan Taniguchi Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the University Hills Branch Library Parking Lot Expansion project, located at 4701 Loyola Lane, as presented on June 22, 2020, conforms with City of Austin Design Standards. Rationale: This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s support of the University Hills Branch Library Parking Lot Expansion project, located at 4701 Loyola Lane, as presented on June 22, 2020. Our review found the following: 1. The project will reduce existing safety hazards caused by visitors parking on an unsafe road. 2. The project will improve accessibility for disabled visitors by adding ADA parking and accessible sidewalks. 3. The project addresses environmental concerns by adding a detention pond, adding more trees, and using pervious paving. Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: David Carroll, Evan Taniguchi, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Josue Meiners, Samuel Franco, Beau Frail, Ben 8 - 0 - 0 Luckens, Bart Whatley Against: None Absent: Martha Gonzalez, Jessica Rollason, Aan Coleman Attest: David Carroll, Chair of the Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission - Recommendation for the University Hills Branch Library Parking Lot Expansion Page 1

20200622-01C: Hanover Brazos Street Recommendation — original pdf

David Carroll, Chair Melissa Henao-Robledo, Vice Chair Aan Coleman Beau Frail Samuel Franco Martha Gonzales Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Jessica Rollason Evan Taniguchi Bart Whatley Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins Staff Liaison Patrick Colunga Staff Liaison City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200622-01C June 26, 2020 Josue Meiners Seconded By: Evan Taniguchi Design Commission recommendation for the Hanover Brazos Street project. Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the Hanover Brazos Street project, located at 201 East 3rd Street, substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines. Rationale: Dear Director of Planning and Zoning Dept., This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s recommendation that the Hanover Brazos Street project, located at 201 East 3rd Street, as presented to us on June 22, 2020 substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines as one of the gatekeeper requirements of the Downtown Density Bonus Program. The applicant addressed many of the concerns identified by the Working Group’s previous review. Our review found the following: 1. Project includes restaurant/retail space with overhead doors that open to the public ROW. In addition, there is an adjacent patio with built-in planters and overhead protection at the intersection of 3rd and Brazos. These all serve to activate the public ROW. 2. The proposed design utilizes brick at street level, which breaks down the scale of the large building and pays homage to the existing structure. 3. The existing public art will remain 4. The Brazos Street side includes windows in and overhead protection. Additionally, the garage entrance doors are pushed back from façade to provide pedestrians with a better experience crossing the driveway. 5. Vertical landscaping has been proposed on the façade at the utility room to soften the hard building edge. Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: David Carroll, Bart Whatley, Evan Taniguchi, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Josue Meiners, Samuel Franco, Beau 8 - 0 - 0 Frail, Ben Luckens Against: None Absent: Martha Gonzalez, Jessica Rollason, Aan Coleman Attest: David Carroll, Chair of the Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission - Recommendation for the Hanover Brazos Street Page 1

Draft Minutes from June 22, 2020 — original pdf

DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2020 3:00 PM Special Meeting of the Design Commission - Remotely; Via WebEx MEETING MINUTES Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 3:05 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 The University Hills Library Parking Lot Expansion, addressed at 4701 Loyola Lane, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; ( Aldo Sotelo Stantec, Paul Sanchez City of Austin) • The Commission supported the project as it conforms with City of Austin Design Standards; The motion was made by Chairman D.Carroll and seconded by Commission E. Taniguchi. • The recommendation motion was approved on a unanimous vote of [7‐0‐0]. Page 1 of 2 b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether 321 W. 6th Street, addressed at 321 W. 6th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; Talmadge Smith Page Think, Richard Shuttle Armbrust & Brown, PLLC. A motion was made by Commissioner B. Luckens; seconded by Commissioner S. Franco; that the project did not comply with the Urban Design Guidelines; however, the commission fell short of votes in support of the motion. A recommendation was not made. • Commissioner B. Frail - Made a friendly motion to request a local artist. Commissioner B. Luckens and Commissioner S. Franco accepted. • The motion was voted [5‐1‐2]. c. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether Hanover Brazos Street, addressed at 201 E. 3rd Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; Craig Krupitzer SCB. The motion that the project complies with Urban Design guidelines was made by Commissioner J. Meiners; and seconded by Commissioner E. Taniguchi. • The motion was approved on a unanimous vote [7‐0‐0]. 2. …