20211213-1D: Dove Springs 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 20211213-1D Date: December 17, 2021 Subject: Design Commission recommendation for the Dove Springs Health Facility, located at 5811 Palo Blanco Lane. Evan Taniguchi Seconded By: Aan Coleman Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the Dove Springs Health Facility, as presented to us on December 13, 2021, complies with the City’s Design and Sustainability Standards. Further, the Design Commission recommends that the requested Alternative Equivalent Compliance for Subchapter E Section 2.3.1 be approved. Rationale: Dear Honorable Mayor & City Council, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s support of the Dove Springs Health Facility as presented to us. Our review found the following positive attributes: 1. The proposed building is sited to preserve several existing heritage trees. 2. Extensive community engagement was conducted that influenced final design. 3. This project will provide gathering spaces for the Dove Springs community. 4. Proposed building will include onsite solar power generation. 5. Project proposes pedestrian connectivity to adjacent neighborhood and Recreation Center. Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: David Carroll, Jen Weaver, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Josue Meiners, Evan Taniguchi, Samuel Franco, Aan 7 - 0 - 0 Coleman Absent: Ben Lukens, Jessica Rollason, Bart Whatley Attest: David Carroll, Chair City of Austin Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission Recommendation 20211213-1D Dove Springs Health Facility