20200622-01A: University Hills Library Parking Expansion — original pdf

Recommendation

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 20200622-01A June 26, 2020 Date: Subject: Design Commission recommendation for the University Hills Branch Library Parking Lot Expansion project located at 4701 Loyola Lane. David Carroll Seconded By: Evan Taniguchi Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the University Hills Branch Library Parking Lot Expansion project, located at 4701 Loyola Lane, as presented on June 22, 2020, conforms with City of Austin Design Standards. Rationale: This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s support of the University Hills Branch Library Parking Lot Expansion project, located at 4701 Loyola Lane, as presented on June 22, 2020. Our review found the following: 1. The project will reduce existing safety hazards caused by visitors parking on an unsafe road. 2. The project will improve accessibility for disabled visitors by adding ADA parking and accessible sidewalks. 3. The project addresses environmental concerns by adding a detention pond, adding more trees, and using pervious paving. Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: David Carroll, Evan Taniguchi, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Josue Meiners, Samuel Franco, Beau Frail, Ben 8 - 0 - 0 Luckens, Bart Whatley Against: None Absent: Martha Gonzalez, Jessica Rollason, Aan Coleman Attest: David Carroll, Chair of the Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission - Recommendation for the University Hills Branch Library Parking Lot Expansion Page 1