DESIGN COMMISSION Monday, September 27, 2021 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Boards & Commissions, Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Design Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT MEMBERS: David Carroll, Chair (District 1) Martha Gonzalez (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) Jen Weaver (District 6) Jessica Rollason Vice-Chair (District 7) Aan Coleman (District8) Bart Whatley (District9) Ben Luckens (District10) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion & Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether City of Austin New EMS/Fire Station, located at the intersection of Lop 360 and Westlake Drive, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin; Owen Harrod MWM Design Group. 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the August 23rd meeting minutes b. Discussion and Possible Action on recent Council approval to update the Urban Design Guidelines c. Appointment of Commission Member to the Downtown Commission d. Update from representative on the Downtown Commission regarding last meeting e. Update from representative on the Joint Sustainability committee regarding last meeting f. Update from representative on the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; b. c. Items from Commission Members; Items from City Staff; 4. 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 before the meeting date. Please contact Aaron Jenkins in the Planning and Zoning Department Aaron.Jenkins@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2752, for additional information. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711 Design Commission: Committees, Working Groups, Representatives and Liaisons 1. Executive Committee: D. Carroll (Chair), M. Henao-Robledo (Vice Chair) Committees Working Groups 1. Planning & Urban Design Working Group: E. Taniguchi, B. Whatley, A. Coleman, D. Carroll 2. Architecture & Development Working Group: B. Whatley, M. Gonzalez, D. Carroll, B. Frail 3. Landscape & …
Loop 360/Davenport Fire/EMS Station Project Community Meeting Aug. 30, 2021 Via Zoom New Joint Fire/EMS Station in Del Valle (2020) Meeting Agenda • Meeting Expectations • Welcome and Introductions • Project History and Background • Station Design • Current Status and Next Steps • Questions City of Austin | Public Works Department 1 Meeting Expectations Please… • Keep your microphones muted and cameras off • Place questions in the chat as we move through the presentation • Note that we will answer all questions at the end of the meeting • Note that any questions we’re not able to answer, we’ll provide a written response ASAP • Use the link in the chat to add your email address for future updates about this project City of Austin | Public Works Department 2 Introductions •Alison Alter - •Division Chief Tony Haden •Division Chief Wes Hopkins •Michael Gates •Burton Jones– •Michelle Noriega - •Cris Ruebush •Bryant Bell Council Member, District 10 – Austin Fire Department (AFD) – Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) – City of Austin Real Estate Services Office Project Manager, Public Works Project Manager, Public Works – PGAL Architects – GarzaEMC, Civil Engineering Project History and Background • May 2018 - City Council directs the City Manager to build five permanent fire stations in the areas of greatest needs to ensure community safety—including a station to serve the Loop 360/Davenport area Sept. 2018 Jan. 2019 – City begins search for suitable site for new Loop 360/Davenport Fire/EMS Station – First community meeting with Loop 360/Davenport residents; project team asks for community’s • Oct. 2019 help in identifying potential sites July 2020 – Negotiations begin with St. Stephen’s Episcopal School for station on their property • Oct. 2020 – City begins to evaluate proposed site, 4601 Westlake Dr. Jan. 2021 - – 4601 Westlake Dr. is determined to be a feasible location for a new station June 2021 – Development review process begins Residents notified of a site plan being filed for building of new station • • • • • Project History and Background City of Austin | Public Works Department 6 City of Austin | Public Works Department 7 Project History and Background Site Location Conflict with St. Stephens Dr. Too Steep Station Design Station Design Station Design Station Design Station Design Station Design Station Design Station Design Station Design Station Design Station Design Station Design Station Design Station …
DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, August 23, 2021 5:30 PM VIA REMOTE WebEx Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 5:34 p.m. X X X Member List David Carroll – Chair (District 1) Jessica Rollason – Vice-Chair (District 7) Martha Gonzalez (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) “X” Denote Commission Members who were in attendance X Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison X Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison X Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: None. 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING AND PLANNING STAFF X Melissa Hanao-Robledo (District 5) X X X X Jen Weaver (District 6) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) a. Discussion and possible action on recommendations whether the Elisabet Ney Museum Building Restoration and Site Improvements, addressed at 304 E. 44th Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin; Nick Faust The Lawrence Group, Christina Bies City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, George Maldonado City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department • Ellen Cofax, and Christina Bies City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department and Nick Faust The Lawrence Group presented and addressed questions. Page 1 of 3 • Commissioner J. Meiners made a motion to support the project as presented as it complies with the City’s Design and Sustainability Standards, seconded by Commissioner E. Taniguchi. • The motion was approved [ 6 ayes, 0 nays] 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and possible action): a. Approval of June 28th and August 5th meeting minutes. • Commissioner E. Taniguchi made a motion to approve the June 28th and August 5th meeting minutes as distributed. Commissioner J. Meiners seconded. • The motion was approved [ 6 ayes, 0 nays] b. Discussion and Possible action on recommendations related to the Downtown Density Bonus Program. • Chair D. Carroll reiterated, that at the August 5th Special Called Meeting regarding the Downtown Density Bonus program, 2 of the 3 resolutions passed. The third resolution has been re-worded by Commissioners J. Weaver to address the concerns from the August 5th meeting. 6:20 PM Commissioner A. Coleman joined the meeting 6:22 PM Commissioner B. Luckens joined the meeting. • Commissioner B. Whatley made a motion to approve the Resolution regarding the Downtown Density Bonus Program as amended. Commissioner E. Taniguchi seconded. • The motion was approved [ 7 …
