20211213-1E: Givens Park Recommendation Letter — original pdf

Recommendation

David Carroll, Chair Jessica Rollason, Vice Chair Melissa Henao-Robledo, Aan Coleman Samuel Franco Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Evan Taniguchi Jen Weaver Bart Whatley Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins Staff Liaison Art Zamorano Staff Liaison City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20211213-1E Date: December 17, 2021 Subject: Design Commission recommendation for the Givens District Park Community Pool Facility, located at 3811 East 12th Street. Samuel Franco Seconded By: Josue Meiners Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the Givens District Park Community Pool Facility, as presented to us on December 13, 2021, complies with the City’s Design and Sustainability Standards. With the additional recommendation that the design incorporates additional covered picnic areas adjacent to the pool. Rationale: Dear Honorable Mayor & City Council, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s support of the Givens District Park Community Pool Facility as presented to us. Our review found the following positive attributes: 1. Proposed design reflects a thorough community engagement process, including 2018 Masterplan 2. Three heritage trees are being preserved. 3. Shaded accessible route is provided from 12th Street right-of-way. 4. Existing building is being preserved. 5. Multi-purpose building is being added to accommodate neighborhood events. 6. Parking lot is being modified to provide accessible spaces, car charging stations, carpool spaces, and 7. Project is pursuing the sustainable SITES certification. bicycle parking. 6- 0 - 0 Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: David Carroll, Jen Weaver, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Josue Meiners, Evan Taniguchi, Samuel Franco Against: n/a Abstain: n/a Absent: Ben Lukens, Jessica Rollason, Bart Whatley Recused: Aan Coleman Attest: David Carroll, Chair City of Austin Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission Recommendation 20211213-1E Givens Park Community Pool Facility