20211213-1A: 80 Rainey Recommendation — 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 – 1A Seconded By: Samuel Franco Design Commission recommendation for the project located at 80 Rainey Street. Date: December 20, 2021 Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the project located at 80 Rainey Street, as presented to us on December 13, 2021, substantially complies with the City of Austin Urban Design Guidelines. Rationale: Dear Director of Housing and Planning Department, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s recommendation that the project located at 80 Rainey Street, substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines as one of the gatekeeper requirements of the Downtown Density Bonus Program. Our review found the following positive attributes: Josue Meiners 1. Proposed project will provide Great Streets improvements to neighboring property at 86 Rainey Street. 2. Project proposed to preserve onsite two existing structures located at 78 & 84 Rainey Street. These will be 3. Retail/ Restaurant space provide along Rainey Street on lower two levels. Additionally, food and beverage incorporated into the project. space is provided in basement level. 4. Curb cuts are limited to one and it is located off of rear alley. 5. Proposed paseo between new structure and existing structures provide both outdoor plaza space and serve as a connection to the MACC. 6. Paseo/ Plaza to include artwork by local artists. 7. 11th floor restaurant/ bar is open to the public with dedicated elevator lobby at street level. 6 - 0 - 0 Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: Aan Coleman, Samuel Franco, Evan Taniguchi, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Jen Weaver, Josue Meiners Against: None Absent: Ben Luckens, Jessica Rollason, Bart Whatley Recuse: David Carroll Attest: David Carroll, Chair of the Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission Recommendation 20211213-01A 80 Rainey Street