DESIGN COMMISSION Monday, March 28, 2022, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHEMINA DELCO, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 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 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register email art.zamorano@austintexas.gov or call (512) 974-3583. CURRENT MEMBERS: David Carroll, Chair (District 1) Jon Salinas (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 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion & Possible Action): a. Briefing and discussion related to the equity-based preservation plan in progress, to be presented by Cara Bertron – City of Austin Housing and Planning Department b. Briefing and discussion on the Downtown Density Bonus Program, 25-2-586, and the role of the Design Commission. City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin. Jorge.rousselin@austintexas.gov 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the February 28th meeting minutes b. Changes to Design Commission Working Groups membership c. Discussion and Possible Action on recent Council approval to update the Urban Design Guidelines 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. Items from Commission Members; c. 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 Art Zamorano in the Planning and Zoning Department art.zamorano@austintexas.gov (512) 974-3583, 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), J. Rollason (Vice Chair) Committees Working Groups 1. Planning & Urban Design Working …
EQUITY-BASED HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN Briefing to Design Commission—March 28, 2022 GOAL Replace Austin’s 1981 preservation plan with an inclusive, equity-focused, and community- oriented process and outcome WHY NOW? • Substantial population growth • High development pressure Preservation plan approved I N O T A L U P O P WHY NOW? • Substantial population growth • High development pressure EQUITY + COMMUNITY FOCUS • How can we better recognize, preserve, and share important places and stories? • How can preservation policies and tools address essential issues like sustainability, affordability, and displacement? • How can citizens co-create preservation policies? i l i ) t h g i r ( n o s u c n I l a c o S d n a n o i t a v r e s e r P , ) r e t n e c d n a t f e l ( n i t s u A f o y t i C / r i a h C n e p O : s e g a m I EQUITY + COMMUNITY FOCUS Images (clockwise from top): Westside Preservation Alliance/Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, Columbia University, City and County of San Francisco, Calle 24 Latino Cultural District, National Trust for Historic Preservation, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation HISTORY MATTERS HISTORY MATTERS HISTORY MATTERS Historic landmark COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS Professional facilitator COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS Preservation Plan Working Group Recruitment through community partners $25/hour compensation available Laptop and wifi hotspot loans available COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS Preservation Plan Working Group 150 applicants Multipronged selection process – Short answers – Stakeholder representation COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS 26 community members 19 ZIP codes 13 members opting into compensation AUSTIN WORKING GROUP COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS Affordable housing advocate Archaeologist Architect Attorney Business owner City board or commission Community member Contractor Developer Economic development organization (withdrew) Educational institution Engineer Heritage organization Heritage tourism professional (withdrew) Historic property owner Historical commission (City, County, State) Landscape architect (withdrew) Neighborhood association Preservation organization Preservation consultant Religious institution Social justice organization Urban planner/planning organization LAYING THE FOUNDATION LAYING THE FOUNDATION PHASE 1 – WORKING GROUP MEETINGS Essential Background and Process July ’21 Introduction and goals Apr. May Enforcement and protection Outreach, education, engagement Review and Next Steps June (#1) Review recommendations June (#2) Final …
Austin’s Downtown Density Bonus Program A brief overview and Design Commission’s Role Austin Skyline c. 2000 Austin’s development patterns were changing via CURE Central Urban Redevelopment Combining District (CURE) before DDBP: Modifies site development standards Modifies height and floor-to- area (FAR) ratios Modifies offsite parking and maneuvering Modifies signage, landscaping, and screening Inclusionary vs. Incentive Zoning Inclusionary vs. Incentive Mandatory zoning regulations requiring that a certain number of affordable units are included in developments as a condition of development approval A voluntary zoning regulation (or program) in which, an incentive such as a relaxation in zoning restrictions are offered to a developer in exchange for providing public benefits 2008 City Council direction Supports continued healthy growth DDBP Was based on economic conditions and reflective of the Market Preserves our cultural and natural resources Downtown Affordable Sustainable Authentic Is predictable and transparent Results In clear and quantifiable community benefits City Council direction 2008 2009 2011 2013 Initiation of aDowntown Density Bonus Program Report and Analysis Findings and recommendations from HR&A Advisors Infusion of DDBP recommendations into Downtown Austin Plan DDBP Code amendments modifying CURE and creating 25- 2-586. Ordinance No. 20130627-105 * * 2013 Ordinance established initial development conus fees that were in use until May 2021 City Council direction 2014 2021 2021 Modifications to 25-2-586 to specify community benefits Direction to implement interim revisions to the in-lieu affordable housing fees for residential and non-residential development for the DDBP and Rainey Density Bonus Program (Resolution No. 20210422-039)* Ordinance No. 20210520-009* implements interim development bonus fees (Figure 3) * Move revised fees to the City Fee Schedule so they can be updated more effectively; Modify 25-2-586 (B)(6); and Update the fee-in-lieu analysis provided by EcoNorthwest to reflect current market conditions and existing zones of the Downtown Density Bonus Program area Interim development bonus fees Adopted under Ordinance No. 20210520-009 Overview of 25-2-586 and role of Design Commission Most properties eligible for density bonuses 25-2-586 (B)(3) • Not all properties can take advantage of density bonuses. • Certain districts limit height for non-CBD properties. • Other factors can limit height: • Capital View Corridors • Capital Dominance • Compatibility Standards Most properties eligible for density bonuses 25-2-586 (B)(3) • Not all properties can take advantage of density bonuses. • Certain districts limit height for non-CBD properties. • Other factors can limit height: • Capital View Corridors • Capital Dominance • Compatibility Standards Program …
DESIGN COMMISSION Monday, February 28, 2022 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions, Room 1101 301 W. 2nd St., Austin, TX 78701 Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 6:16 p.m. Member List David Carroll – Chair (District 1) Jessica Rollason – Vice-Chair (District 7) Jon Salinas (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) P A P P P P “P” Denote Commission Members who were in present “A” Denote Commission Members who were absent X Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison X Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison X Gunner Garnos, Staff Liaison CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: . 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING AND PLANNING STAFF P Melissa Hanao-Robledo (District 5) P A A A Jen Weaver (District 6) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the Rainey Street Trailhead project, located at 36 East Ave., complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin. Applicant(s): Heidi Anderson Charlotte Tonsor and Nick Blok The Trail Foundation. • Heidie Anderson, Charlotte Tonsor and Nick Blok; The Trail Foundation presented and answered questions. Page 1 of 4 • Commissioner J. Meiners made a motion that the project complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin Commissioner S. Franco seconded. • Commissioner M. Haneo-Robledo made a friendly amendment request that in the future to build a formal path if public access is observed cutting through the native landscape Commissinor J. Meiners and Commissioner S. Franco accepted the friendly amendment. The motion was approved [ 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 Recusal, A. Coleman, B. Lukens, J. Rollason, B. Whatley, absent] • b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the project at 307 and 319 E. 2nd St., complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the city of Austin. Applicant(s): Dave Anderson, Drenner Group; Larry Speck, Page/; Trent Rush, Hitchcock Design Group; and Jake George, Intracorp. • Dave Anderson, Drenner Group; Larry Speck, Page/; Trent Rush, Hitchcock Design Group; and Jake George, Intracorp presented and answered questions. • Commissioner M. Haneo-Robledo made a motion that the project complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin Commissioner J. Weaver seconded. • The motion failed [ 4 ayes, 2 nays, 1 …
DESIGN COMMISSION Monday, February 28, 2022 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions, Room 1101 301 W. 2nd St., Austin, TX 78701 Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 6:16 p.m. Member List David Carroll – Chair (District 1) Jessica Rollason – Vice-Chair (District 7) Jon Salinas (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) P A P P P P P Melissa Hanao-Robledo (District 5) P A A A Jen Weaver (District 6) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) “P” Denote Commission Members who were in present “A” Denote Commission Members who were absent CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING AND PLANNING STAFF X Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison X Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison X Gunner Garnos, Staff Liaison CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: . 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the Rainey Street Trail project, located at 36 East Ave., complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin. Applicant(s): Heidi Anderson Charlotte Tonsor and Nick Blok The Trail Foundation. • Heidie Anderson, Charlotte Tonsor and Nick Blok; The Trail Foundation presented and answered questions. Page 1 of 4 • Commissioner J. Meiners made a motion that the project complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin Commissioner S. Franco seconded. • Commissioner M. Haneo-Robledo made a friendly amendment request that in the future to build a formal path if public access is observed cutting through the native landscape Commissinor J. Meiners and Commissioner S. Franco accepted the friendly amendment. The motion was approved [ 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 Recusal, A. Coleman, B. Lukens, J. Rollason, B. Whatley, absent] • b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the project at 307 and 319 E. 2nd St., complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the city of Austin. Applicant(s): Dave Anderson, Drenner Group; Larry Speck, Page/; Trent Rush, Hitchcock Design Group; and Jake George, Intracorp. • Dave Anderson, Drenner Group; Larry Speck, Page/; Trent Rush, Hitchcock Design Group; and Jake George, Intracorp presented and answered questions. • Commissioner M. Haneo-Robledo made a motion that the project complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin Commissioner J. Weaver seconded. • The motion failed [ 4 ayes, 2 nays, 1 …
