REGULAR MEETING of the DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2023, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO 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 via 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Nicole Corona, at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Conners Ladner AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck Vacancy, District 6 The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on November 13, 2023. 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Urban Design Guidelines Update Engagement Plan. Presented by Sophia Benner, Planning Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Discussion and possible action to recommend to City Council whether the project The Graduate Austin, located at 408 West 18th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). Presented by Amanda Swor, Drenner Group PC, Jillian Agdern, Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture, and Chris Jackson, TBG Partners. Discussion and possible action on the creation and membership of working groups. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding updates to the guidelines. Update from representative of the Downtown Commission regarding last meeting. Update from representative of the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding last meeting. Update from representative of the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board regarding last meeting. 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 (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call or email Nicole …
DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20231211-003 Date: December 29, 2023 Subject: The Graduate Austin Recommendation Motioned By: Commissioner McKinney Seconded By: Commissioner Wittstruck The Design Commission recommends to City Council that the project The Graduate Austin, located at 408 West 18th Street, as presented on December 1(cid:20), 2023, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Description of Recommendation to Council A substitute motion to recommend to City Council that the project the Graduate Austin, located at 408 West 18th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii) with the following modifications: (cid:120) (cid:120) (cid:120) (cid:120) (cid:120) Encourage the out of scale pedestrian gathering space along San Antonio Street be brought back into scale Encourage corner entrances to expand pedestrian access on San Antonio Street and Guadalupe Street Enhance the north façade to encourage an active northeast corner To use the City of Austin standard benches Expand food and beverage service along 18th Street to enhance the primary entrance to the food and beverage area For: Chair Salinas, Vice Chair Meiners, Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Ladner, Commissioner Luckens, Commissioner Howard, Commissioner McKinney, Commissioner Wallace, Commissioner Wittstruck Vote 9-0 Against: Abstain: Absent: Commissioner Gelles Attest: Jon Salinas, AIA-Chair of the Design Commission 1 of 1
Engagement Overview for the Urban Design Guidelines update Presented by Sophia Benner, Principal Planner RESOLUTION NO.20210902-046 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission approved the draft framework for the Urban Design Guidelines update on its July 27, 2021 consent agenda; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The city manager is directed to initiate an inclusive and robust multi-phased stakeholder process for updating the Urban Design Guidelines as outlined in the Design Commission’s document: "Urban Design Guidelines Update Draft Framework". BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The city manager shall provide the necessary support and resources to the Commission to achieve the multiple phases of the update, including preparation, creation and finalization of the guidelines and ensure appropriate review by relevant City departments and boards and commissions before returning to city council for approval upon completion of this work. Draft Framework Engagement Plan Cartoon: Seppo Leinonen, www.seppo.net Next Steps Collaborate to finalize the narrative, core values, timeline and engagement plan. Identify roles & responsibilities Engage with stakeholders as outlined in the Engagement Plan Incorporate feedback into draft UDG update Present final draft to Boards & Commissions identified in the Engagement Plan Incorporate feedback into final UDG update Present UDG to Council Urban Design Guidelines Update - Engagement Plan The Urban Design Guidelines (UDG) are a set of recommendations that strive to improve architecture and urban design. The guidelines are used by the Design Commission and City of Austin staff to review Downtown Density Bonus Projects. Compliance with the UDG is a gatekeeper requirement for participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program. The guidelines were last updated in 2008. An update is needed to reflect the current goals of urban design, needs of Austinites, and alignment with City of Austin direction and policy. Engagement with people who are familiar with the UDG is necessary to understand how they have impacted the design of developments downtown, what works, what needs improvement, and what opportunities deserve more focus. The goal is to create a set of guidelines that improves the aesthetics, function, and feel of Austin while being easy to comprehend and implement. The framework for the goals of the Urban Design Guidelines update are encompassed in these five core values: Sustainability Taking direction from the 2020 Austin Climate Equity Plan, the Urban Design Guidelines endorses the goal of equitably reaching net- zero community- wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. The …
The Graduate Austin Design Commission December 11, 2023 1 Site Aerial 2 Property Details and Existing Conditions Address: 408 West 18th Street • Northwest corner of Guadalupe Street and West 18th Street Size: 0.9733 acres / 42,396 square feet Current Use: Vacant structure and surface parking lot Zoning: DMU – Downtown Mixed Use 3 Property Details and Existing Conditions 4 Zoning Exhibit 5 Project Details DMU Zoning Entitled Height: 120 feet 200 feet DDBP Max. Height: 200 feet / 19 floors Proposed Height: DMU Zoning Entitled FAR: DDBP Allowable FAR: 5:1 8:1 Proposed Project Size: 339,088 square feet Proposed Uses: Residential Hotel: Pedestrian-Oriented Uses: 3,762 square feet (ground floor) 228 units / 211,938 square feet 194 keys / 127,510 square feet 4,371 square feet (rooftop) 6 DDBP Eligibility SITE SITE 7 Community Benefit Bonus Area By-right DMU Floor-to-Area Ratio – Up to 5:1 DDBP Community Benefits Compliance – 5:1 to 8:1 5:1 to 8:1 • Development Bonus Fee For Affordable Housing Residential Portion of Project: 62.5% (211,938 SF) Commercial Portion of Project: 37.5% (127,150 SF) Residential fee: $10/bonus square foot * 62.5% = $794,425.00 plus Commercial fee: $6/bonus square foot * 37.5% = $285,993.00 Total: $1,080,418.00 Up to 5:1 8 The Site in Context 9 The Project in Context 10 The Project in Context 11 DDBP Gatekeeper Requirements 1. AEGB 2-Star Compliance 2. Great Streets compliance 3. Substantial Compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines 12 1. AEGB 2-Star Rating 13 2. Great Streets Compliance 14 Technical Site Plan 15 Technical Site Plan with Replacement Trees 16 3. Substantial Compliance with Urban Design Guidelines Create dense development Create mixed-use development Limit development which closes Downtown streets Buffer neighborhood edges Incorporate civic art in both public and private development Protect important public views Avoid historical misinterpretations Respect adjacent historic buildings Acknowledge that rooftops are seen from other buildings and the street AW.10 Avoid the development of theme environments AW.11 Recycle existing building stock Treat the four squares with special consideration Contribute to an open space network Emphasize connections to parks and greenways Incorporate open space into residential development Develop green roofs Provide plazas in high use areas Determine plaza function, size, and activity Respond to the microclimate in plaza design Consider views, circulation, boundaries, and subspaces Provide an appropriate amount of plaza seating Provide visual and spatial complexity in public spaces Use plants to enliven urban spaces Provide interactive civic art and …
18th & GUADALUPE STREET 408 W 18TH STREET AUSTIN, TX Downtown Density Bonus Program Package Updated for Design Commission 12/11/13 CONTENTS 03 architecture austin’s guideline for buildings precedence inspiration materiality conceptual plans building elevations gross building area perspective renderings 04 sustainability sustainable features AEGB scorecard 01 02 project overview adventurous journeys city context map site context map surrounding context map existing site conditions proposed site conditions proposed lighting conditions proposed pedestrian safety, bike safety and accessibility austin’s shared values project goals public experience great streets compliance illustrative site plan technical site plan technical site plan with replacement tree conceptual grading plan streetscape design streetscape materiality perspective renderings OVERVIEW adventurous journeys With over $5.0 billion in current real estate investments across 50+ markets, AJ Capital Partners applies deeply rooted hospitality expertise across several real estate asset classes, including mixed-use, hotel, office, multi-family, single-family and retail. GRADUATE HOTELS Graduate Hotels are a curated, handcrafted collection of 37+ hotels in the most dynamic college towns across the U.S. and the U.K. With every hotel, we immerse ourselves in the local community to uncover the unique stories, heroes and histories that make each town so special, and bring those stories to life through authenticity and creativity. From the art on our walls to the drinks on our menus, every detail is inspired by our location. MEMOIR Memoir Residential is a collection of dynamic multifamily residential properties throughout the U.S., combining hospitality and design expertise with flexible leasing options. Memoir Residential cultivates meaningful places to live within storied neighborhoods and strives to cultivate more meaningful residential living experiences for creative, curious people who appreciate great design. DESIGN FEATURES: LOBBY Row Your Boat | Inspired by the Vol Navy, our front desk is shaped like an old motorboat. Lists of the years UT’s Lady Vols and men’s football won national championships runs along the bottom. Smoky Scene | A hand-painted mural depicting the Great Smoky Mountains hangs behind the front desk. Orange You Glad | Statement flooring in custom orange and white chevron is another touch of Volunteer pride. King of the Wild Frontier | The large Davy Crockett 408 W 18TH STREETDOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS PACKAGE UPDATED FOR DESIGN COMMISSIONDecember 11, 2023 city context map Key Project Site Downtown Austin Boundary Density Bonus Program Classification Parks + Greenbelts 15th Street west campus overlay university of texas at austin g u a d a l u p …
MECH. UP PARKING: 86 TOTAL PARKING SPACES • • • 63 STANDARD SPACES 20 COMPACT SPACES 3 ACCESSIBLE SPACES RAMP DN 15.1% RAMP DN 7.6% DN UP DN 4th floor plan HOUSEKEEPING OFFICE ELEC. DN UP 1 DDBA - 4TH FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" Contractor shall be responsible for reviewing all Plans and Specifications, verifying all existing conditions prior to proceeding with Construction, complying with all applicable building codes, and notifying Architect immediately of any discrepancies or conflicts. Contractor shall construct the work in conformance with all applicable building codes. Contractor is responsible for design and installation of properly sized and loaded systems. Submit shop drawings to architect for approval on conformity to Architectural design intent. A written Architectural Specification was issued for this project and along with these printed documents constitute the Contract Documents for this project. Work scope pertinent to all disciplines occurs throughout the Contract Documents. By submitting a bid for this work the Contractor and all subcontractors attest that they have reviewed the entire contract document set and site conditions and have included all applicable work. Additional Architectural Specification copies are available anytime upon request. Hartshorne Plunkard, LLC shall retain all copyrights, statutory and common law right with regard to these plans and building design. Reproduction, changes or assignment to any third party shall not occur without obtaining expressed written permission and consent of Hartshorne Plunkard, LLC. 18th & Guadalupe 408 W 18th Street, Austin, TX 78701 ISSUANCES DATE ISSUED FOR HOTEL RESIDENTIAL MECH. / BOH COMMON HARTSHORNE PLUNKARD ARCHITECTURE 315 WEST WALTON STREET CHICAGO, IL 60610 312.226.4488 HPARCHITECTURE.COM t c e o r P j h t r o N PROJ. # 22-006 SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" SDP EXHIBIT - DDBA L4 SDP.10 408 W 18TH STREETDOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS PACKAGE UPDATED FOR DESIGN COMMISSIONDecember 11, 2023 UP ELEC. DN UP PARKING: 94 TOTAL PARKING SPACES • • • • 72 STANDARD SPACES 17 COMPACT SPACES 1 ACCESSIBLE SPACES 4 TANDEM SPACES UP UP DN 5th floor plan MAINTENANCE OFFICE 1 DDBA - 5TH FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" Contractor shall be responsible for reviewing all Plans and Specifications, verifying all existing conditions prior to proceeding with Construction, complying with all applicable building codes, and notifying Architect immediately of any discrepancies or conflicts. Contractor shall construct the work in conformance with all applicable building codes. Contractor is responsible for design and installation of …
Date: To: From: Subject: Nov 12, 2023 City of Austin Design Commission Planning & Urban Design Working Group Density Bonus Working Group review of 408 W. 18th St for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines Nov 8, 2023; 12:00 pm; Virtual Microsoft Teams Meeting Kate Kniejski- Drenner Group Meeting date: Applicant: The project is located at 408 W. 18th St The project includes mixed use of hotel (194 Keys), Residential 228 Units and restaurant space (unknown sq. ft.). The project also includes unknown number of parking levels. The applicant is seeking a Density Bonus to raise the FAR from 5:1 to 8:1 resulting in a total project gross area of 339,088 gsf. The site is 42,396 sf with a current allowable building size of approx.. 211,980 sf based on the current allowable 5:1 FAR. The total proposed building height is 200’ (19 floors). The maximum height achievable under the Density Bonus program is 200’. This site is not affected by Capitol View Corridor height restrictions. Per the Density Bonus Program ordinance, the applicant is required to meet the three gatekeeper requirements: Substantially comply with the City’s Urban Design Guidelines Provide streetscape improvements along all public street frontages consistent with the Great Streets Program Standards Applicant must commit to a minimum of 2-star green building rating (Pursuing 3-star rating). WORKING GROUP REVIEW OF PROJECT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES PS.1 Protect the pedestrian where the building meets the street: Provide more information at both San Antonio and Guadalupe streets for the street plazas, at the parking garage entry and address how pedestrian will be protected walk across driveway PS.6 Enhance the streetscape: PS.10 Provide protection from cars/promote curbside parking: Protect cyclist at raised curb drop-off by preventing vehicles from encroaching into bike lanes PS.12 Provide generous street-level windows: Generous windows provided however, large portions of windows along San Antonio and Guadalupe are within loading and back of house areas. Applicant is encouraged to provide activated uses behind these large windows PZ.5 Develop green roofs: No green roofs proposed for this project PZ.7 Determine plaza function, size and activity- Street plazas appear to meet great street standards, however no connection to the interior activated uses exists. Tables and chairs do not directly connect or correlate to any interior use PZ.10 Provide an appropriate amount of plaza seating: Refer to the recommendations in the design guidelines to …
DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, November 13, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco, in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Marissa McKinney Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Conners Ladner PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on October 23, 2023. The minutes from the meeting of 10/23/2023 were approved on Vice Chair Meiners’ motion, Chair Salinas’ second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Luckens was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding the Downtown Density Bonus Program. Presented by Jorge Rousselin, Planning Department. 1 Sponsors: Chair Salinas, Vice Chair Meiners The presentation was made by Jorge Rousselin, Planning Department. Staff briefing regarding the Urban Design Guidelines Update. Presented by Sophia Benner, Planning Department. Sponsors: Chair Salinas, Commissioner McKinney The presentation was made by Sophia Benner, Planning Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action to recommend to City Council whether the project 14th and Lavaca, located at 301 West 14th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin. Presented by Leah Bojo, Drenner Group, PC, Paul Suttles, STG Design, and Cameron Campbell, Campbell Landscape Architecture. The motion to recommend to City Council that the project 14th and Lavaca, located at 301 West 14th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin was approved on Vice Chair Meiners’ motion, Commissioner McKinney’s second on an 8-0-1 vote. Commissioner Carroll abstained. Commissioner Luckens was absent. Discussion and possible action on the creation and membership of working groups. Sponsors: Chair Salinas, Commissioner McKinney The motion to assign Commissioner Howard, Commissioner McKinney, and Commissioner Wittstruck to the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group was approved on Chair Salinas’ motion, Vice Chair Meiners’ second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Luckens was absent. Discussion and possible action on the 2024 Design Commission meeting schedule. The motion to approve Draft 2 of the 2024 Design Commission meeting schedule was approved on Commissioner Wittstruck’s motion, Vice Chair Meiners’ second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Luckens was absent. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding updates to the …
