Design Commission August 24, 2020 Design Commission to be held August 24th with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (8/23/2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 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 MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 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 (District8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District10) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion & Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether Block 16, addressed at 320 E. 2nd Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; Todd Runkle Gensler, Richard Suttle Armbrust & Brown, PLLC., Cameron Campbell Campbell Landscape Architecture 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the July 17th meeting minutes; b. Discussion and Possible action to appoint a Working Group to specifically address updates to the Urban Design Guidelines c. Liaison Reports: report from collaborative commissions from their most recent meeting 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: …
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
ARMBRUST & BROWN, PLLC A T T O R N E Y S A N D C O U N S E L O R S 100 CONGRESS AVENUE, SUITE 1300 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701-2744 512-435-2300 FACSIMILE 512-435-2360 Richard Suttle, Jr. (512) 435-2310 rsuttle@abaustin.com June 17, 2020 Jerry Rusthoven Acting Lead, Assistant Director City of Austin Planning and Zoning Department 505 Barton Springs Road, 5th Floor Austin, Texas 78704 Re: Downtown Density Bonus Application for Block 16 (the "Application") Dear Mr. Rusthoven: This letter, along with the Application is submitted to apply for a density bonus for property located at 320 E. 2nd Street (the “Property”). The Property is approximately 0.8106 acres (35,309 square feet) and is currently developed with restaurant uses. The Property is zoned Central Business District (“CBD”) and within the Core/Waterfront district of the Downtown Austin Plan. The maximum floor-to-area ratio (“FAR”) for properties zoned CBD is 8:1 with no height limitation. This would yield about 282,472 square feet of building area on a 0.8106 acre site. The purpose of this Application is to request a density bonus to exceed the 8:1 FAR limitation to construct a 47-story office building with ground floor retail and structured parking (the “Project”). The building will be approximately 723 feet tall. The density bonus, if approved, would allow for a 21:1 FAR to yield approximately 741,319 square feet of building area. This is an increase of approximately 458,847 square feet. The Project shall adhere to Section 25-2-586 by meeting all of the Gatekeeper requirements. This includes, (i) a restrictive covenant committing to provide streetscape improvements along all public street frontages, consistent with Great Streets Standards, (ii) a restrictive covenant committing to achieve a minimum two-star rating under the Austin Energy Green Building program, and (iii) substantial compliance with Urban Design Guidelines as outlined in the matrix submitted with the Application. A site plan has been filed under Case No. SP-2019-0426C that provides streetscape improvements along San Jacinto Boulevard, E. 2nd Streets, and Trinity Street consistent with Great Streets Standards. The Project proposes a civically minded ground level experience with a shaded colonnade and two corner plazas that will be populated with a generous amount of public art. {W0965698.1} ARMBRUST & BROWN, PLLC Page 2 In summary, the request is to increase the allowed FAR from 8:1 to 21:1 through the Downtown Density Bonus Program. We appreciate your consideration of our Project 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 …
D R A V E L U O B O T N C A J N A S I ) . . W O R . ' 0 8 ( UP T E E R T S Y T N R T I I ) . . W O R . ' 0 8 ( ALLEY (20' R.O.W.) EAST 2ND STREET (80' R.O.W.) 00 20' 40' GRAPHIC SCALE 20' LEGEND PROPERTY LINE ADJACENT PROPERTY LINE LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION BUILDING OVERHANG ACCESSIBLE PATH PAVERS CONCRETE SIDEWALK SHADE STRUCTURE TYPE 1 CURB RAMP. SEE CITY OF AUSTIN DETAILS ON SHEET 24. TREE GRATE. SEE DETAIL ON SHEET 31. (4) BIKE RACK. SEE DETAIL ON SHEET 32. (2) BENCH. SEE DETAIL ON SHEET 31. AUSTIN ENERGY STANDARD 25' ROW ILLUMINATION POLE. SEE DETAIL ON SHEET 32. TRASH RECEPTACLE. SEE DETAIL ON SHEET 32. WARNING: CONTRACTOR IS TO VERIFY PRESENCE AND EXACT LOCATION OF ALL UTILITIES PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. Know what'sbelow. Call before you dig. BENCHMARKS TBM 1- SQUARE CUT ON TOP OF CONCRETE CURB IN THE EAST MARGIN OF TRINITY STREET ±5' SOUTHWEST FROM A 12" LIVE OAK WITH TREE TAG 5007 IN THE EAST MARGIN OF TRINITY STREET, ±27' NORTH FROM A 18" LIVE OAK WITH TREE TAG 5006 IN THE EAST MARGIN OF TRINITY STREET, ±102' NORTH FROM A 10" CEDAR ELM WITH TREE TAG 5014 IN THE EAST MARGIN OF TRINITY STREET. ELEVATION = 469.47'. TBM 2- SQUARE CUT ON TOP OF CONCRETE CURB IN THE WEST MARGIN OF SAN JACINTO STREET ±5' EAST FROM A STORM SEWER MANHOLE IN THE WEST MARGIN OF SAN JACINTO STREET, ±50' WEST FROM A STORM SEWER MANHOLE IN THE EAST MARGIN OF SAN JACINTO STREET, ±49' WEST FROM A 8" RED OAK WITH TREE TAG 5012. ELEVATION = 470.58'. SITE PLAN APPROVAL SHEET ____OF____ FILE NUMBER__________________APPLICATION DATE_______________ 09252019 SP-2019-0426C APPROVED BY COMMISSION ON_______________UNDER SECTION_______ OF 112 CHAPTER__________OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN CODE. 25-5 RANDALL ROUDA EXPIRATION DATE (25-5-81,LDC)__________CASE MANAGER__________________ PROJECT EXPIRATION DATE (ORD.970905-A)__________DWPZ______DDZ______ __________________________________________________________________________ Director, Development Services Department RELEASED FOR GENERAL COMPLIANCE:_____________ZONING_____________ CBD Rev. 1____________________________Correction 1_____________________________ Rev. 2____________________________Correction 2_____________________________ Rev. 3____________________________Correction 3_____________________________ Final plat must be recorded by the Project Expiration Date, if applicable. Subsequent Site Plans which do not comply with the Code current at the time of filing, and all required Building Permits andor a notice of construction (if a building permit is not required), must also be approved prior to …
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 20200824-01A Aan Coleman Seconded By: Bart Whatley Design Commission recommendation for the Block 16 project, located at 320 East 2nd Street. Date: September 1, 2020 Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the Block 16 project, located at 320 East 2nd Street, as presented on August 24, 2020, substantially complies with the city’s Urban Design Guidelines. The Commission’s recommendation comes with the qualification that the applicant further study the opportunity to open up the circulation path along 2nd Street as the bifurcation of the public realm caused by the linear placement of permanent benches is concerning to the Commission. Rationale: Dear Director of Planning and Zoning Dept., This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s recommendation that the Block 16 project, located at 320 East 2nd Street, as presented on August 24, 2020 substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines as one of the gatekeeper requirements of the Downtown Density Bonus Program. The Commission’s recommendation comes with the qualification that the applicant further study the opportunity to open up the circulation path along 2nd Street as the bifurcation of the public realm caused by the linear placement of permanent benches is concerning to the Commission. Our review found the following positive features: Increase of street level retail space; allocated to both intersections. Interactive public art and water feature that faces convention center 1. 2. 3. Addition of public art gallery in the lobby space 4. Inclusion of colonnade/lounge space for outdoor seating and food vendors 6 - 1 - 2 Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: David Carroll, Aan Coleman, Evan Taniguchi, Samuel Franco, Bart Whatley, Ben Luckens Against: Josue Meiners Abstain: Martha Gonzalez, Jessica Rollason Absent: Melissa Henao-Robledo, Beau Frail Attest: David Carroll, Chair of the Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission - Recommendation for Block 16 Page 1
DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2020 3:00 PM VIA Remote WebEx MEETING MINUTES Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 3:05 p.m. ✓ 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 Block 16, addressed at 320 E. 2nd Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; Todd Runkle Gensler, Richard Suttle Armbrust & Brown, PLLC., Cameron Campbell; Campbell Landscape Architecture Todd Runkle presented and answered questions from Commissioners. Commissioner A. Coleman – Made the motion that the project substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines with the caveat to study the circulation path along 2nd Street. Commissioner B. Whatley Seconded the motion The motion was approved on a vote [6‐1‐2]. Page 1 of 2 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the July 17th meeting minutes; The motion to approve the minutes as drafted was made by Commissioner A. Coleman and seconded by Commissioner M. Gonzalez. The motion was approved on a unanimous vote of [9‐0‐0]. b. Discussion and Possible action to appoint a Working Group to specifically address updates to the Urban Design Guidelines Chairman D. Carroll and staff discussed updating the Urban Design Guidelines; Commissioner E. Taniguchi, Commissioner J. Rollason, J. Meiners, and A. Coleman volunteered to join the newly appointed Working Group” c. Liaison Reports: report from collaborative commissions from their most recent meeting Chairman D. Carroll met with the Joint Sustainability committee regarding revisions to the Climate Plan. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; Welcomed New Commissioner J. Rollason b. Items from Commission Members; c. Items from City Staff; None; None; ADJOURNMENT at 4:35pm Page 2 of 2
