4-25-22 Meeting Minutes approved 5-23-22 — original pdf

Approved Minutes

A P P P P P DESIGN COMMISSION Monday, April 25, 2022 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHEMINA DELCO, AUSTIN, TX 78752 Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Vice Chair Jessica Rollason at 6:04 p.m. Member List David Carroll – Chair (District 1) Jessica Rollason – Vice-Chair (District 7) Jon Salinas (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) A Melissa Hanao-Robledo (District 5) P A P P Jen Weaver (District 6) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) “P” Denote Commission Members who were in present “A” Denote Commission Members who were absent CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING AND PLANNING STAFF P Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison P Gunnar Garnos, Staff Liaison PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the Goodnight Ranch Fire/EMS, located 9400 Capitol View Dr., complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin. Applicant(s): Burton Jones, Westley Burger • • • Cris Ruebush, Westley Burger – PGAL, Burton Jones – City of Austin Project Manager presented and answered questions. Commissioner Weaver made a motion to approve that the project complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards for the city of Austin. Commissioner Salinas seconded. The motion was approved [7 ayes, 0 nays]. Page 1 of 4  b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the Dougherty Arts Center, located 200 S Lamar Blvd., complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin. Applicant(s): Kevin Johnson • • • • • • • Kevin Johnson – City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, presented and answered questions. Commissioner Meiners joined the meeting by video. Commissioner Rollason suggested potential pedestrian/cyclist enhancements. Commissioner Franco made a motion that the project does not comply with the City Design and Sustainability Standards for the city of Austin and made a recommendation that staff prepare a review of financing sources for the parking garage. Commissioner Weaver made a friendly amendment to potentially reduce the parking requirement to match the size of the building. Vice Chair Rollason made a substitute motion for a one-month postponement so that staff can gather information to answer financial questions relating to construction of the parking garage. Commissioner Weaver seconded. The motion was approved [7 ayes, 1 nays]. c. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding • whether the Canyon Creek APD Sub-Station, located 9804 N. FM 620, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin. Applicant(s): Burton Jones, Scott Smith • Cris Ruebush, Scott Smith – PGAL, Burton Jones – City of Austin Project Manager presented and answered questions. Commissioner Franco requested clarification on the use of solar panels for the building. Commissioner Taniguchi made a motion to approve that the project complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards for the city of Austin. Commissioner Whatley seconded. Commissioner Franco made a friendly amendment that staff look into water requirements. The motion was approved [8 ayes, 0 nays]. • • • d. Briefing and discussion relating to the Palm District Planning Initiative, to be presented by Mark Walters – City of Austin, Housing and Planning Department • Mark Walters – Housing and Planning Department, briefed the commission on the Palm District Planning Initiative and answered questions. Commissioner Weaver asked for clarification on parking strategy. Commissioner Franco inquired about eastern crescent transit access. • 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): Page 2 of 4 a. Approval of the March 28th meeting minutes • Commissioner Weaver issued a correction to item 2.d. on the March 28th • minutes, which incorrectly lists Commissioner Meiners issuing a motion that was made by Commissioner Weaver. Commissioner Franco made a motion to approve the March 28th meeting minutes. Commissioner Rollason seconded. • The motion was approved [8 ayes, 0 nays]. b. Officer Elections: Chair & Vice Chair • Commissioner Rollason made a motion to nominate Commissioner Weaver for Chair, which she accepted. • Commissioner Taniguchi made a motion to nominate Vice Chair Rollason, which she declined. nays]. • The motion to elect Commissioner Weaver as Chair was approved [8 ayes, 0 • Commissioner Franco made a motion to nominate Commissioner Meiners for Vice Chair, which he accepted. • The motion to elect Commissioner Meiners as Vice Chair was approved [8 c. Discussion and Possible Action on recent Council approval to update the Urban • No discussion until former Chair Carroll returns. d. Update from representative on the Downtown Commission regarding last ayes, 0 nays]. Design Guidelines meeting • No updates. meeting e. Update from representative on the Joint Sustainability committee regarding last • No updates as former Chair Carrol is absent. f. Update from representative on the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board • No meeting was held due to lack of quorum. A special called meeting is occurring May 6. Page 3 of 4  3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements: • No Announcements. b. Items from Commission Members: c. Items from City Staff: • No announcements. ADJOURNMENT by consensus at: 9:04 PM. • Commissioner Weaver requested updates on Density Bonus fee calibration as well as the Safer 6th St Initiative. Executive Liaison Jorge Rousselin stated that updates will be given in May or June. • Commissioner Rollason announced that she will be out on maternity leave. Page 4 of 4