20220124-1A: MACC Phase 2 Project Recommendation Letter — original pdf

Recommendation

David Carroll, Chair Jessica Rollason, Vice Chair Melissa Henao-Robledo Aan Coleman Samuel Franco Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Jon Salinas 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 20220124-1A January 28, 2022 Date: Subject: Design Commission recommendation for the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 project, located at 600 Red River. Seconded By: Vice-Chair Rollason Commissioner Franco Commissioner Coleman Motioned By: Amended By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 project, as presented to us on January 24, 2022, complies with the City of Austin’s Design and Sustainability Standards. This endorsement comes with the additional recommendation that a stronger pedestrian connection be made between the Butler Hike & Bike Trail and Rainey Street and that this connection does not have to pass through the building or the Zocalo. Rationale: Dear Honorable Mayor & City Council, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s support of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 project, as presented to us. Our review found the following positive attributes: 1. Proposed design reflects the community’s input from a thorough outreach effort. 2. Proposed design has a stronger relationship to the Hike & Bike Trail than current design. 3. Addition is great solution to preserving the existing structure, while better defining the zocalo, and creating a 4. Proposed design will change grade of Hike & Bike Trail, making it more accessible. 5. Heritage trees will be preserved onsite. powerful statement. Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: Chair Carroll, Commissioner Salinas, Commissioner Franco, Commissioner Meiners, Commissioner Henao- 11- 0 - 0 Robledo, Commissioner Taniguchi, Commissioner Weaver, Vice-Chair Rollason, Commissioner Coleman, Commissioner Whatley, Commissioner Luckens. Against: n/a Attest: David Carroll, Chair City of Austin Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission Recommendation 20220124-1A Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 Project