20211115-01C: Central Fire Station Recommendation — original pdf

Recommendation

David Carroll, Chair Street. Jessica Rollason, Vice Chair Melissa Henao-Robledo, Aan Coleman Samuel Franco Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Evan Taniguchi Jen Weaver Bart Whatley Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins Staff Liaison Art Zamorano Staff Liaison City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20211115-01C Date: November 19, 2021 Subject: Design Commission recommendations for the City of Austin EMS/Fire Station, located at 401 East 5th Seconded By: Bart Whatley Motioned By: Melissa Henao-Robledo Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the City of Austin Central EMS/Fire Station, located at 401 East 5th Street, as presented to us on November 15, 2021 meets the City’s design and sustainability standards. Rationale: Dear Honorable Mayor & City Council, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s support of the City of Austin Central EMS/Fire Station as presented to us. Our review found the following attributes: 1. Protects and restores existing historic structure. 2. Addition is clearly differentiated from existing structure 3. 4. Meets LEED requirements for sustainability 5. Inclusion of public artwork. Increases gender diversity and accessibility within the building Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: Jen Weaver, Evan Taniguchi, Melissa Henao-Robledo, David Carroll, Josue Meiners, Bart Whatley, Jessica 7 - 0 - 0 Rollason Against: NA Abstain: NA Recused: Aan Coleman Absent: Samuel Franco, Ben Luckens Attest: David Carroll, Chair of the Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission Recommendation 20211115-01C Central EMS/Fire Station Page 1