Design Commission July 17, 2020 Design Commission to be held July 17th with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (7/16/2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July Special Called 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 SPECIAL CALLED DESIGN COMMISSION FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020 3:00PM 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 (District8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District10) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion): a. Courtesy briefing of the Master Plan for John Trevino Jr. Metro Park at Morrison Ranch (Charles Mabry, COA and David Malda, GGN) b. Courtesy briefing for the Arts in Public Places Program by the Cultural Arts Division within the Economic Development Department (Sue Lambe, COA and Curt Gettman,) 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the June 22nd meeting minutes; b. LiaisonReports: report from collaborative commissions from their most recent meeting 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; b. c. Items from Commission Members; Items from CityStaff; 4. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is …
Art in Public Places Program Art in Public Places (AIPP) is a program of the Cultural Arts Division within the Economic Development Dept. Municipal Code TITLE 7 LIBRARIES AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES CHAPTER 7-2 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES Voyage to Soulsville John Fisher, 1986 Carver Museum Confabulating Orbits, Ben Livingston, 1996 Austin Convention Center El futuro es una página en blanco…. Connie Arismendi, 2005 Terrazas Branch Library Reflections on the Brazos, Ryah Christensen, 2015 2nd Street & Brazos Since 1985, the Art in Public Places (AIPP) program has executed the Art in Public Places Ordinance, commissioning and managing works of public art for City of Austin facilities. 300+ works of art now in the AIPP collection $16,000,000+ SD23 Outcome: Culture and Lifelong Learning - encourages dialogue within and between communities; advances public understanding of creative expression Water Tower Bike Rack Alan Knox Westenfield Pool Open Room Austin R+R Studios Sand Beach Park Larry Monroe Forever Bridge Stefanie Distefano Blunn Creek Aquifer LAMA Ventures Second Street District AIPP Staff In 2020, AIPP Project Managers (6) and Collection Managers (1) will oversee the selection, approval processes, community engagement efforts, and project management for 70+ Commissions, donations, and repairs Austin Convention Center Marshalling Yard and Warehouse AIPP Project Artwork Budget: $100,000 Austin Convention Center Marshalling Yard and Warehouse AIPP Project Tentative AIPP Project Schedule June 2020 Approval of Prospectus by AIPP Panel and Austin Arts Commission July - Sept 2020 Artist Selection and Approval Oct ’20 - Feb 2021 Community Engagement and Design March – May 2021 Installation/Fabrication June 2021 Target Substantial Completion of Warehouse Construction July 2021 Target AIPP Project Completion/ Community Dedication Event Artwork Budget: $100,000 questions? Susan Lambe Art in Public Places Program Program Manager (512) 974-7852 susan.lambe@austintexas.gov Curt Gettman Marshalling Yard and Warehouse AIPP Project Manager (512) 974-9310 curt.gettman@austintexas.gov
Art in Public Places City of Austin Cultural Arts Division 5202 E. Ben White Blvd. Suite 400 Austin, Texas 78741 512.974.7700 / aipp@austintexas.gov Austin Convention Center Marshalling Yard and Warehouse AIPP Project Artwork Budget: $100,000 Project Summary The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development De- partment seeks to commission a local artist or artists to create a durable, permanent exterior public artwork at the site of the new Austin Convention Center Marshalling Yard and Warehouse. The artist will engage with members of the community to develop a design for the artwork—which might be an exterior mural on the fa- çade of the warehouse or, alternatively, a freestanding work located elsewhere at the site. AIPP and the artist will work closely with the project team to determine the medium and exact artwork location. Tentative AIPP Project Schedule June 2020 Approval of Prospectus by AIPP Panel and Austin Arts Commission July - Sept 2020 Artist Selection and Approval Oct ’20 - Feb 2021 Community Engagement and Design March – May 2021 Installation/Fabrication June 2021 Target Substantial Completion of Warehouse Construction July 2021 Target AIPP Project Completion/Community Dedication Event ACC Marshalling Yard and Warehouse AIPP Project Overview
Master Plan for John Treviño Jr. Metropolitan Park at Morrison Ranch Design Commission Meeting Charles Mabry, Associate Project Manager, PARD David Malda, Principal, GGN July 17, 2020 • 330 acres of former ranch 5 I-3 Walter E. Long Metro Park Park Context • 2003: Purchased by PARD • 2006: Named after John Treviño Jr., former Council Member and Mayor Pro Tem • 5,000 feet of Colorado River frontage • 2/3 of the site lies in the 100-year floodplain and TX-130 • Located at 9501 FM-969 between US-183 Ladybird Lake 3 8 1 S U e r o R i v d o l o r a C Decker Ln F M 9 6 9 Treviño Park M 973 F 0 R 13 S US 71 Austin-Bergstrom Intl Airport John Treviño Jr. at City of Austin park dedication in 2016 (Image credit: BetoATX) 2 MONTOPOLISDEL VALLECENTRAL EAST AUSTINDOWNTOWN AUSTIN Master Plan Schedule 2019 MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC FEB MAR APR 2020 JAN Discovery Site Analysis Existing Conditions, Opportunities, and Challenges Report Develop Shared Vision Story Gathering Community Meeting #1 Summary What We’ve Heard: Vision & Values Community Meeting #2 Summary Focused Engagement Phases Ongoing Community Engagement Explore Concepts Preliminary Concepts Community Meeting #3 Summary Develop Master Plan Preferred Master Plan Community Meeting #4 Summary Document and Refine Draft Master Plan Report Boards and Commisions Review and Adopt City Council Final Master Plan Report 3 Public Engagement: Approach Meetings and Events • 4 community meetings (two on-site at Treviño Park) • 11 Small Group Discussions • 3 Technical Advisory Group (TAG) Meetings Surveys • 3 community surveys (digital and print in English and Spanish) Individual outreach • Engagement with individuals, 16+ organizations, 3 neighborhood associations, and 5 local schools • In-person outreach in East Austin: 3 school events, 5 neighborhood/organization events, and 5 church services July 8 community meeting nature talk + hike December 7 community meeting with organization partners 4 Public Engagement: Listening 1) Site, parks, and your story • Connection to place • Notes & postcards • Oral histories • Survey: 398 respondents (41% responses from neighboring zip codes*) Community Priorities: 2) What we heard • Park Vision and Values • Opportunity to share feedback to date and confirm understanding of community goals Nature Stewardship + Education 3) An ideal day at Treviño Park • Site character, activities, design concepts • Survey: 222 respondents …
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. …
Design Commission July 17, 2020 Design Commission to be held July 17th with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (7/16/2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July Special Called 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 SPECIAL CALLED DESIGN COMMISSION FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020 3:00PM 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 (District8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District10) REVISED AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion & Possible Action): a. Courtesy briefing of the Master Plan for John Trevino Jr. Metro Park at Morrison Ranch (Charles Mabry, COA and David Malda, GGN) b. Courtesy briefing for the Arts in Public Places Program by the Cultural Arts Division within the Economic Development Department (Sue Lambe, COA and Curt Gettman,) c. Discussion and possible action on Downtown Pavers. 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the June 22nd meeting minutes; b. LiaisonReports: report from collaborative commissions from their most recent meeting 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; b. c. Items from …
Special Meeting of the Design Commission - Remotely; Via WebEx DESIGN COMMISSION FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020 3:00 PM MEETING MINUTES Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 3:02 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. Courtesy briefing of the Master Plan for John Trevino Jr. Metro Park at Morrison Ranch (Charles Mabry, COA and David Malda, GGN) Charles Mabry presented and answered questions from Commissioners. No action taken. Page 1 of 2 b. Courtesy briefing for the Arts in Public Places Program by the Cultural Arts Division within the Economic Development Department (Sue Lambe, COA and Curt Gettman,) Sue Lambe, and Curt Gettman presented and answered questions and comments from Commissioners. No action taken. No Action taken. c. Discussion and possible action on Downtown Pavers. Commissioner A. Coleman and Vice Chair Robledo will be drafting a proposal which will be shared at the next Design Commission, with the intent to submit a letter to city council to request action for possible changes. 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the June 22nd meeting minutes; The motion to approve the minutes as drafted was made by Commissioner A. Coleman and seconded by Commissioner J. Meiners. The motion was approved on a unanimous vote of [8‐0‐0]. b. Liaison Reports: report from collaborative commissions from their most recent meeting Commissioner M. Henao-Robledo met with the downtown commission and discussed the proposed convention center expansion. Chairman D. Carroll met with the Joint Sustainability committee regarding revisions to the Climate Plan with joint stain committee about climate plan revision. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; b. Items from Commission Members; None; None; c. Items from City Staff; Working group scheduled for next Thursday, July 23rd, 2020; 14th and Guadalupe ADJOURNMENT at 4:25pm Page 2 of 2
