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City of Austin - Design Commission Project Review Application The Design Commission provides advisory recommendations to the City Council to assist in developing public policy and to promote excellence in the design and development of the urban environment. The Design Commission reviews three types of projects: 1. City projects (see page ii for process) The Commission reviews all municipal buildings and associated site plans to ensure they demonstrate compliance with city design and sustainability standards (Council Resolution No. 20071129-046), including those seeking Subchapter E Design Standards Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC) (Council Resolution No. 20100923-086). 2. Destiny Bonus projects (see page iv for process) The Commission reviews density bonus projects for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin in accordance with the Gatekeeper requirements of LDC 25-2-586 for the Downtown Density Bonus Program. 3. Advisory Recommendations for Private projects (see page ii for process) The Commission will consider Project Review Applications from private projects during its regularly scheduled monthly public meetings and may issue an advisory recommendation in the form of a Project Review Letter to the Applicant. This Project Review Application must be submitted before your project can be presented to the Design Commission for their review. Design Commission requests project be presented in their Conceptual/Schematic Design phase. This application primarily addresses inhabited buildings and structures and their effect on the public realm; please refer to Appendix A for infrastructure type projects. The Commission's review of projects is based on the planning/design principles in the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin. Ensure that all applicable principles are addressed in the application questions and in your presentation. https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Boards_and_Commissions/ Design_Commission_urban_design_guidelin es_for_austin.pdf The Design Commission supports the vision and principles of Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, especially those that affect the urban environment and fabric. All projects should consider this vision and principles, many of which are similar to the Urban Design Guidelines. Refer to Appendix C for the most pertinent sections of Imagine Austin. The Design Commission expects the applicant’s design team to present their project with those most knowledgeable and encourages the inclusion of sub-consultants at the presentation, when deemed necessary. EXHIBITS TO PRESENT 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Completed Project Review Application (p.1-6) Existing zoning classification, adjacent zoning & uses, future land use map classification, topography Vicinity plan, including public transportation and connectivity on-site and within quarter mile Site plan and landscape plan Ground level, basement plan, and typical floor plan Elevations and/or 3d views Any letters of support or findings by other commissions Staff reports, if any Records of public participation Design Commission - Project Review Application i PROJECT REVIEW PROCESS: CITY PROJECTS The Design Commission reviews all municipal buildings and associated site development projects to ensure they demonstrate compliance with city design and sustainability standards (Council Resolution No. 20071129-046), including those seeking Subchapter E Design Standards Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC) (Council Resolution No. 20100923-086). 1. Applicants are encouraged to meet with the Office of the City Architect prior to submitting a Project Review Application, especially if seeking Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC) under Subchapter E Design Standards. (See Staff Contacts on page iv.) 2. Applicant submits completed Project Review Application, including Exhibits, to Commission Liaisons a minimum of (10) Business days prior to the Design Commission meeting. (See and Calendar of Regular Meetings and "Exhibits to Present" on page i) 3. Commission Liaisons review Project Review Application for completeness. Once the Application is deemed complete, the project will be added to the agenda. (Agendas are posted online 72 hours prior to the meeting.) 4. Commission Liaisons post backup, including complete Project Review Application and letters/decisions from other Boards and Commissions, the Friday before the meeting. (See Meeting Documents website.) 5. Design Commission meets and hears a 15 minute presentation by the Owner/Applicant/Architect. The Commission asks questions and makes recommendations. At the end of the project review, the Design Commission may rely on the recommendations recorded in their meeting minutes or submit a Project Review Letter to City Staff in Development Services Department. 6. Design Commission may direct a Working Group to write the Project Review Letter. The Working Group will take comments from the full Design Commission meeting, add their comments, and coordinate with the Design Commission Chair to issue a Letter to applicable Development Services Department Staff. The Working Group shall meet prior to the next regularly-scheduled Design Commission to finalize comments on any project submittal. The goal is for this to happen in a one (1) month time frame. 7. Commission Liaisons will forward approved meeting minutes or Project Review Letters to applicable Development Services Staff. 8. Design Commission may request that an Owner/Applicant or City Staff submit an update report in the future so that the Commission can review progress as a project is further detailed. Design Commission - Project Review Application ii PROJECT REVIEW PROCESS: DENSITY BONUS PROJECTS The Design Commission reviews density bonus projects for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin in accordance with the Gatekeeper requirements of LDC 25-2-586 for the Downtown Density Bonus Program. 1. Six weeks prior to the target Design Commission meeting: Applicant will contact Density Bonus Liaison with intent to schedule project on the next Design Commission agenda. a. Density Bonus Liaison will provide application and submittal documentation to Applicant and notify Commission Liaisons. 2. Five weeks prior to the target Design Commission meeting: Density Bonus Liaison will contact Chair of Working Group to schedule a meeting, copying Commission Liaisons. 3. By the end of the fourth week (24 calendar days) prior to the target Design Commission meeting: The Applicant will submit all completed application requirements to Density Bonus Staff Liaison. 4. By the end of the third week (17 calendar days) prior to the target Design Commission meeting: Design Commission Working Group will meet to review Project Review Application and evaluate Applicant’s presentation detailing substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin. a. Working Group will provide Applicant comments and suggestions on improving presentation and issue a recommendation to the Design Commission on achieving substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin. 5. By the end of the second week (10 calendar days) prior to the target Design Commission meeting: Chair of the Working Group will send the Density Bonus and Commission Liaisons the Working Group’s written recommendation to the Design Commission containing specific feedback given to the Applicant and, if lacking, detailing items to address to achieve substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin. 6. One week (7 calendar days) prior to the target Design Commission meeting: Once the Density Bonus Liaison receives the revised project submittal from the Applicant and the Commission Liaison receive the written recommendation from the Working Group Chair, the Commission Liaison will place project on Design Commission agenda for discussion and possible action. 7. Design Commission meeting: At the meeting, Design Commission will review the project for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin based on Working Group recommendations and issue a final recommendation detailing to Planning and Zoning Department Staff items needed to be addressed in order to achieve substantial compliance. 8. Within one week after Design Commission meeting: The Chair will issue a formal written recommendation based on the action taken by the by the Commission detailing to Planning and Zoning Department Staff items needed to be addressed in order to achieve substantial compliance. Design Commission - Project Review Application iii GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS Incomplete Applications Should Commission Liaisons determine that the Project Review Application is incomplete, the Application shall be returned to the Applicant and the project will not be posted on the agenda for consideration by the Commission. Submissions without the required Adobe PDF electronic file shall be deemed incomplete. Public Notice Posting of public notices on the proposed project site or giving notice to adjacent property owners is not required by the enabling ordinance of the Design Commission. The posted agenda for the Design Commission meetings serves to inform the public of subjects considered by the Commission. The Applicant shall note that the concomitant regulatory procedures by other boards and commissions have legal public notice requirements. Actions taken by the Austin Design Commission shall be in respect of and in compliance with such local ordinances and project review procedures. Limits on Resubmissions Applicants are limited to two (2) resubmissions per design phase (as described herein) and shall notify Commission Staff of the intent and desire to resubmit project(s) for review within seven (7) days of the action vote by the Commission. The Commission shall consider such resubmissions prior to issuing the Project Review Letter. Rebuttal of Project Review Letter Since the Commission issues advisory recommendations only, there is no instance for appeals to the Commission. Rebuttals of such advisory recommendations may be made by the Applicant to the applicable city department, planning commission, or City Council in accordance with applicable standard processes and procedures. STAFF CONTACTS By appointment, City Staff is available for consultation on submittal requirements. To schedule a pre-submission conference or for information on any of the above submittal requirements, please contact: City of Austin, One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78704 Commission Liaisons: Executive Liaison: Staff Liaison: jorge.rousselin@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-2975 aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-1243 art.zamorano@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-3583 Urban Design Division, Housing and Planning Department, Street Jones Building City Architect: Janice.White@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7997 Office of the City Architect, Public Works Department, 9th floor Density Bonus Program Coordinator: aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-1243 Design Commission - Project Review Application iv A. PROJECT INFORMATION Project Name The Death Star Project Type: Infrastructure Private project Other City building & site Density bonus Project Location/Address 1 Imperial Avenue, Galactic Empire, Austin, TX 78704 Applicant Darth Vader, Sith Lord Property Owner Darth Vader, Sith Applicant Mailing Address 1Imperial Avenue Austin, TX 78704 Applicant Telephone Number 999-999-9999 Property Owner Mailing Address 1 Imperial Avenue, Austin, TX 78704 Property Owner Telephone Number 999-999-9999 Project Start Date January 2017 Project Completion Date March 2018 Applicant’s Architect Darth Vader, Sith Lord; ABC Architect Applicant’s Engineer Darth Vader, Sith Lord Engineering Company Design Commission - Project Review Application 1 of 6 1] Indicate if proposed Project is required by City Ordinance to be reviewed by the Design Commission. Yes, the project is required to be reviewed by the Design Commission. 2] Describe the recommendation that you are requesting from the Design Commission. We are looking for a recommendation of support from the Design Commission for the project as well as Alternative Equivalent Compliance for setbacks and missing sidewalks. 3] Current Design Phase of Project (Design Commission prefers to see projects right after approved schematic design). Schematic design phase 4] Is this Project subject to Site Plan and/or Zoning application approvals? Will it be presented to Planning Commission and/or City Council? If so, when? Yes, the project is subject to Site Plan approvals and Zoning approvals. We anticipate presenting to the Planning Commission in mid-May and City Council in late June. 5] Does this Project comply with Land Development Code Subchapter E? List specifically any Alternative Equivalent Compliance request if any. Please refer to website for Alternate Equivalent Compliance (AEC) requirements. https://www.municode.com/library/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT25LADE_CH25- 2ZO_SUBCHAPTER_EDESTMIUS Yes, the project generally complies with SubChapter E with 8 foot sidewalks, street trees, and street furniture. However, we need alterative Equivalent Compliance for encroachment into setbacks. Design Commission - Project Review Application 2 of 6 B. PROJECT BACKGROUND 6] Provide project background including goals, scope, building/planning type, and schedule. Broadly address each of the “Shared Values for Urban Areas” that are listed on Page 6 of the Urban Design Guidelines. Attach additional pages as needed. The Empire will rule the entire galaxy with ruthless power. They will crush the Rebellion and Skywalker will become one of them. 7] Has this project conducted community/stakeholder outreach? If so, please provide documentation to demonstrate community/stakeholder support of this project. Yes, the project has conducted 6 months of community outreach including 4 workshops and 2 listening sessions. Is this project submitting for the Downtown Density Bonus Program? If so, please provide a completed Downtown 8] Density Bonus Application. Yes, the project is submitting for Downtown Density Bonus program. See attached. 9] Has the project been reviewed by COA Department (i.e. DAC) Staff? If so, please describe and cite any relevant comments or feedback that the Commission should be aware of. Yes, the project has been reviewed by COA staff. DSD staff mentioned wanting to see wider, straighter sidewalks. We are working with PAZ staff on the number and placement of new trees and preserving six heritage trees. 10] Are there any limitations to compliance or planning principles due to the specific requirements of this project that the Commission should be aware of? Limitations include Design Commission - Project Review Application 3 of 6 C. EXISTING CONDITIONS AND CONTEXT Identify connectivity to public transportation including, bicycle and pedestrian routes and/or multi-modal transportation. 11] Does the project comply with ADA requirements? Provide a site context map and attach additional pages as needed. The Empire will rule the entire galaxy with ruthless power. They will crush the Rebellion and Skywalker will become one of them. Identify and describe any existing features that are required to be preserved and/or protected such as heritage trees, 12] creeks or streams, endangered species (flora and/or fauna)? Attach additional site diagrams as needed. The Empire will rule the entire galaxy with ruthless power. They will crush the Rebellion and Skywalker will become one of them. Is this project within any City of Austin planning district, master plan, neighborhood plan, regulatory district, overlay, etc.? 13] If so, please illustrate how this project conforms to the respective plan. Attach additional pages as needed. (See below for requirements.) The Empire will rule the entire galaxy with ruthless power. They will crush the Rebellion and Skywalker will become one of them. 14] List any project program and/or site constraints that should be considered. The Empire will rule the entire galaxy with ruthless power. They will crush the Rebellion and Skywalker will become one of them. Design Commission - Project Review Application 4 of 6 D. RELATIONSHIP TO PUBLIC REALM Public realm is defined as any publically owned streets, pathways, right of ways, parks, publicly accessible open spaces and any public and civic building and facilities. The quality of our public realm is vital if we are to be successful in creating environments that people want to live and work in. 15] The shared values outlined in the Urban Design Guidelines include Human Character, Density, Sustainability, Diversity, Economic Vitality, Civic Art, A Sense of Time, Unique Character, Authenticity, Safety and Connection to the Outdoors. How is the project addressing these unique community characteristics? Is the project developing any public amenities for urban continuity and vital place making? The Empire will rule the entire galaxy with ruthless power. They will crush the Rebellion and Skywalker will become one of them. 16] Does this project encourage street level activity to engage and respond to functional needs such as shade, rest areas, multi-modal transportation storage and paths? The Empire will rule the entire galaxy with ruthless power. They will crush the Rebellion and Skywalker will become one of them. 17] How will the project be a good neighbor to adjacent properties? For example, describe the treatment of the transition area between properties, i.e. fence, landscape improvements, etc. The Empire will rule the entire galaxy with ruthless power. They will crush the Rebellion and Skywalker will become one of them. Design Commission - Project Review Application 5 of 6 E. ENVIRONMENTAL/SUSTAINABLE ISSUES The Austin Urban Design Guidelines set a goal that, "All development should take into consideration the need to conserve energy and resources. It should also strive for a small carbon footprint." 18] Please list any significant components of the project that contribute to meeting this goal. If the project has been designed to accommodate future inclusion of such components (for example, by being built "solar ready") please list them. The Empire will rule the entire galaxy with ruthless power. They will crush the Rebellion and Skywalker will become one of them. 19] If the project is being designed to meet any sustainability/environmental standards or certifications (for example, LEED Silver), please list them here and attach relevant checklists or similar documents that demonstrate how the standard or certification will be achieved. The Empire will rule the entire galaxy with ruthless power. They will crush the Rebellion and Skywalker will become one of them. 20] If the project contains other significant sustainability components not included above that the Commission should note, please list them here. The Empire will rule the entire galaxy with ruthless power. They will crush the Rebellion and Skywalker will become one of them. Design Commission - Project Review Application 6 of 6 APPENDIX A INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS Design Commission - Project Review Application APPENDIX B DENSITY-BONUS PROJECTS Design Commission - Project Review Application APPENDIX C IMAGINE AUSTIN RELATED POLICIES Land Use and Transportation Building Block LUT P30: Protect and enhance the unique qualities of Austin’s treasured public spaces and places such as parks, plazas, and streetscapes; and, where needed, enrich those areas lacking distinctive visual character or where the character has faded. LUT 31: Define the community’s goals for new public and private development using principles and design guidelines that capture the distinctive local character of Austin. LUT P35: Infuse public art into Austin’s urban fabric in streetscapes along roadways and in such places as parks, plazas, and other public gathering places. LUT P41: Protect historic buildings, structures, sites, places, and districts in neighborhoods throughout the City. LUT P43: Continue to protect and enhance important view corridors such as those of the Texas State Capitol District, Lady Bird Lake, and other public waterways LUT P44: Preserve and protect historic parks and recreation areas. Economy Building Block E P6: Support up-to-date infrastructure, flexible policies, and programs, and adaptive reuse of buildings, so that local, small, and creative businesses thrive and innovate. Conservation and Environment Policies Building Block CE P3: Expand the City’s green infrastructure network to include such elements as preserves and parks, trails, stream corridors, green streets, greenways, and agricultural lands. CE P11: Integrate development with the natural environment through green building and site planning practices such as tree preservation and reduced impervious cover and regulations. Ensure new development provides necessary and adequate infrastructure improvements. City Facilities and Services Building Block CFS P14: Integrate erosion, flood, and water quality control measures into all City of Austin capital improvement projects. CFS P24: Increase the share of renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, and biomass, used by Austin Energy to generate electricity, including infrastructure for on-site sources throughout the City. CFS P29: Increase the use of joint or shared facilities between public safety and other service providers, when possible, to provide residents with efficient services, reduce costs, and maintain public safety infrastructure. CFS P35: Distribute public buildings where neighborhood services are located and other accessible locations throughout the City. Design Commission - Project Review Application CFS P36: Improve multimodal public transportation access to the City’s public buildings and facilities, including the Austin- Bergstrom International Airport. CFS P37: Integrate public buildings and facilities into active, walkable, mixed use neighborhoods and complete, healthy communities. CFS P38: Reduce energy consumption and waste generation in all public buildings to meet the City’s greenhouse gas reduction and zero waste goals. CFS P39: Develop public buildings and facilities that create healthy work environments and educate the public about energy-efficient, sustainable building, and greening best practices. CFS P44: Feature superior design in parks and recreational facilities and include opportunities for public art and sustainable design solutions. S P14: Locate emergency services within close proximity to all neighborhoods and continue to improve community outreach and relationships between police and neighbors S P25: Increase sidewalks and bicycle lanes in neighborhoods to create safer routes to schools, parks, and transit stops. Society Building Block Creativity Building Block C P16: Increase the availability of significant public art to designate districts and/or their entrances and to assist visitors in navigating the area. C P17: Define Austin’s sense of place through high standards for architecture and urban design, public art, public spaces and parks, and arts education. Design Commission - Project Review Application 5 T H + R E D R I V E R D E S I G N CO M M I S S I O N - 8 / 2 2 / 2 0 2 2 PROJECT SITE PROJECT SITE T E E R T R S E D RIV 5TH STREET E R VICINITY PLAN | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022DOWNTOWN STATION 15 MIN WALK PLAZA SALTILLO PROJECT CONNECT BLUE LINE BUS ROUTE TRAIN LINE TRANSIT | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022Downtown Austin/UT Downtown Austin/UT 30TH S I T I H W 2 8 ½ S A L A D O S A N P E D R O R I O G R A N D E 2 8 T H 801 803 661 1 3 19 N u e c e s 982 987 990 P O P L A R 2 6 t h 642 S E T O N G R A H A M y a w d e e p S 656 31st Y T R E B I L 32ND LANDON X A F R I A F N O T P M A H r e d Riv e R l a v u D 7 30TH 656 San J S p e e d w a y a c i n t o 640 656 RATHERVUE K R A P S I R R A H BELLEVUE ELMWOOD PARK Routes 670, 671 and SPARKS 672 are on detour along Dean Keeton through August 2022. 31ST 30TH A N N A E B S T R A D E M Dean Keeton 641 171 465 103 111 171 Y T I N I R T 670 671 672 2 7 t h W H I T I S U n i v e r s i t y 661 642 661 W I C H I T A K e e t o n D e a n UT/DEAN KEETON 642 20 2 4 T H KEITH 171 32ND 10 St David’s Hospital 30TH 641 670 671 672 20 670 671 672 University of Texas 641 Clyde Littleﬁeld 2 5 T H L E O N P E A R L S a n G a b r i e l 642 2 4 T H 2 3 R D D A V I D R O B B I N S R I O G R A N D E 2 3 R D 642 P E A R L 2 2 ½ 2 2 n d UT/WEST MALL 2 2 N D 1 3 19 20 801 803 2 1 s t 640 G u a d a l u p e S A N A N T O N I O 105 980 981 982 987 990 642 663 S A N A N T O N I O G u a d a l u p e MUSEUM 15th U n i v e r s i t y 640 663 MLK 18 663 18th 663 18 L a v a c a MUSEUM S P E E D W A Y 18 642 18TH 17TH C O L O R A D O C O N G R E S S 985 ROUTES SUSPENDED FOR SUMMER 2022 W MetroExpress Routes E O 981, 987 and E-Bus S T G Routes 410, 411, 412 R A N D E P E A R L R I N U E C E S 641 642 640 S a n J a c i n t o 7 10 985 465 640 2 3 r d Texas Memorial Stadium R o b e r t D e d m a n 642 670 671 672 20T H MLK 670 671 672 Dell Seton Medical Center R E D R I V E R R E V I R D E R 142 935 Frank Erwin Center 18 142 935 465 670 671 672 15TH 641 465 670 671 B R A Z O S 7 10 7 10 103 111 142 171 935 985 103 111 142 171 935 985 L a m a r 5 ENFIE L D 12TH 16TH 18 14TH 11TH S H O A L C R E E K ACC Rio Grande 10TH 9TH 5 R O L Y A B r a m a L 663 6th 663 5th N O S R E D N E H E I W O B D O O W 5 4 5 4 CAPITOL Texas State Capitol CAPITOL 12th 803 801 19 30 1 20 3 105 980 981 982 985 987 990 20 1 801 3 803 19 30 105 980 981 982 985 987 990 C O N G R E S S G u a d a l u p e L a v a c a 663 W E S T N U E C E S R I O G R A N D E AUSTIN HISTORY CENTER 103 105 111 171 935 980 981 982 663 6 Capital Metro Transit Store AUSTIN HISTORY CENTER 7 10 19 2 4 6 C o l o r a d o 985 663 13TH 30 6th 5th 4th 3rd 103 N u e c e s 103 980 981 985 2 6 5 19 REPUBLIC SQUARE 103 ELECTRIC T S E W M L O H A E S Austin Central Library 17 S a n A n t o n i o 982 2 6 19 2ND SEAHOLM/ CENTRAL LIBRARY 3 803 Cesar Chavez 111 171 980 981 985 REPUBLIC SQUARE 105 111 142 171 935 987 990 17 C O N G R E S S 1 30 3 20 7 10 803 801 r a m a L CO LO RA DO RI VER 1 30 7 10 20 801 105 142 935 987 T r i n i t y R E D R I V E R S a n J a c i n t o 12th 11th 8th 7th N E C H E S 103 111 142 171 935 103 111 142 171 935 10TH 9TH 2 7 10 6 2 7 10 6 B R A Z O S B R A Z O S 17 6TH 5TH 4TH S A N J A C I N T O DOWNTOWN T R I N I T Y Austin Convention Center Baylor Scott & White Clinic Cesar Chavez MetroBike Stations For a complete list of all MetroBike stations, visit: austin.bcycle.com/stations S A B I N E 6 2 4 4 S A B I N E 3RD 2ND 17 DRISKILL R A I N E Y R E D R I V E R 670 671 TRANSIT LEGEND High-Frequency Routes Buses arrive every 15 minutes on weekdays, every 15-30 minutes early in the morning, later in the evening, and weekends. Regular Routes Times and service levels vary by route. Consult individual route schedules for speciﬁc information. 803 MetroRapid 7 MetroBus Local 6 MetroBus Local station Limited-stop service for a faster ride. Board and de-board at designated stations. Local-stop service. Board and de-board at any bus stop along the route. MetroRail Rail service between Leander and downtown Austin. Consult the schedule for weekday and Saturday times at each station. MetroRail Red Line station Places to Go Transit Hub School Park & Ride Library Hospital/ Medical Center College/ University Point of Interest Airport 383 MetroBus Local Service to, from and via Downtown Austin along major streets. Service in outlying areas, including Crosstown, Flex and Feeder routes. MetroExpress, MetroFlyer Including Limited routes. Suspended Route Service suspended for Summer 2022. 935 987 465 152 MetroRail Shuttle Shuttle service linking MetroRail stations to nearby activity centers. Round Rock Transit Round Rock service with connecting AM/PM trips to Austin. 656 UT Shuttle Shuttle service linking University of Texas main campus to outlying residential areas. Night Owl Rundberg N o r t h g a t e 481 NIGHT OWL NORTH LAMAR Night Owl MON-SAT LATE-NIGHTS YEAR-ROUND E-Bus THU, FRI & SAT LATE-NIGHTS DURING UT SEMESTER (NO SUMMER SERVICE) R e s e a r c h N L a m a r G u a d a l u p e Rutherford 485 NIGHT OWL CAMERON C a m e r o n 51st L a n c a s t e r M u e l l e r 410 E-BUS N u e c e s WEST CAMPUS 27th W i c h i t a S a n G a b r i e l 26th Dean Keeton UT CAMPUS 412 E-BUS MAIN CAMPUS 22nd e p u l a d a u G 21st a c a v a L DOWNTOWN 6th 11th R o s e w o o d 6th & Congress LATE-NIGHT HUB A i r p o r t i n g s O a k S p r Riverside Dr SOCO t s 1 S r a m a S L M e n c h a c a Ben White s s e r g n o C S 484 NIGHT OWL SOUTH LAMAR Panther y r o t c i V 411 E-BUS RIVERSIDE l P g n i s s o r C Elmont Anken k e e r C w o l l i W n o t r u B m a h s r e k c i W Oltorf 483 NIGHT OWL RIVERSIDE Stassney William Cannon y e l l a V t n a s a e l P 486 NIGHT OWL SOUTH CONGRESS Park & Ride 3 LEANDER JONESTOWN 16 1 CEDAR PARK 4 5 H O W A R D 2 LAGO VISTA 6 17 R A M A L 9 7 U A S S E D AUSTIN 11 8 C A P O M S S E R G N O C 12 18 13 14 MANOR 10 15 ELGIN 1 JONESTOWN Park Dr at Crestview 214 214 2 LAGO VISTA Dawn Dr/Thunderbird 3 LEANDER STATION 800 US-183 North 985 987 4 LAKELINE STATION 13701 Lyndhurst St 214 383 985 987 CARTS 5 PAVILION 12400 US-183 383 981 982 6 HOWARD STATION 3710 Howard Ln 7 TECH RIDGE 900 Center Ridge Dr 1 135 152 243 325 392 801 935 CARTS PICKUP 8 GREAT HILLS 10500 Jollyville Rd 3 383 981 982 15 ELGIN TX-95 at Main St 990 CARTS 9 NORTH LAMAR TRANSIT CENTER 8001 US-183 at N Lamar 16 ROUND ROCK TRANSIT CENTER 300 W Bagdad Ave 1 323 350 383 801 50 51 152 980 17 NEW LIFE PARK & RIDE 3200 Century Park Blvd. 980 18 WESTGATE TRANSIT CENTER 2027 Ben White Blvd EB 30 300 311 315 318 803 10 MANOR Carrie Manor at Lexington 990 PICKUP CARTS 11 TRIANGLE 4800 Guadalupe St 1 801 656 990 12 PINNACLE US-290 at William Cannon 171 PICKUP 13 SOUTH CONGRESS TRANSIT CENTER 301 W Ben White 14 SOUTHPARK MEADOWS PARK & RIDE 9300 S IH 35 Frontage Rd. 3 10 201 801 150 243 980 1 310 315 801 ROUTES 981 AND 987 ARE SUSPENDED FOR SUMMER 2022 Night Owl Downtown Austin/UT Downtown Austin/UT NIGHT OWL NORTH LAMAR h g a o r t 30TH S I T I H W 656 Rutherford S 31st Rundberg 481 N t e R e s e a r c h N L a m a r 801 803 661 1 3 G 19 u a d a l u p e 2 8 ½ Night Owl MON-SAT LATE-NIGHTS YEAR-ROUND S S A L A E-Bus N A D R I O G R A P THU, FRI & SAT LATE-NIGHTS N O E DURING UT SEMESTER D D E (NO SUMMER SERVICE) O R 2 8 T H 410 E-BUS WEST CAMPUS 642 N u e c e s N u e c e s 982 987 990 27th W i c h i t a P O P L A R 2 6 t h y a w d e e p C a m e r o n 485 NIGHT OWL CAMERON l a v u D 7 Y T R E B I L 32ND LANDON X A F R I A F N O T P M A H r e d Riv e R 30TH 656 San J a c i n t o 640 656 RATHERVUE K R A P S I R R A H BELLEVUE ELMWOOD PARK Routes 670, 671 and SPARKS 672 are on detour along Dean Keeton through August 2022. 31ST 30TH A N N A E B S T R A D E M Dean Keeton 641 171 465 103 111 171 Y T I N I R T 670 671 672 2 7 t h W H I T I S U n i v e r s i t y 661 51st L a n c a 642 s t e 661 r W I C H I T A M u e l l e r S p e e d w a y 642 20 p o r t K e e t o n A i r D e a n KEITH 171 32ND 10 St David’s Hospital 30TH 641 670 671 672 20 670 671 672 G R A H A M S E 26th T O N S a n G a b r i e l Dean Keeton UT CAMPUS UT/DEAN KEETON 22nd 21st 640 e p u l a d a u G a c a v a L 412 E-BUS G u MAIN CAMPUS a d 11th a l u p e R o s e w o o d 2 4 T H i n g s O a k S p r UT/WEST MALL 6th & Congress LATE-NIGHT HUB 2 2 N D 2 5 T H L E O N 2 4 T H 2 3 R D P E A R L S a n G a b r i e l DOWNTOWN 6th R I 2 3 R D P E A R L 2 2 ½ O G R A N D E 642 2 2 n d 642 t s 1 S S A N A N T O N I O University of Texas S P E E D W 411 A Y E-BUS RIVERSIDE 641 642 640 S a n J a c i n t o 7 10 985 465 640 1 3 19 20 801 803 2 1 s t 105 980 981 Riverside Dr 982 987 990 642 SOCO 663 D A V I D R O B B I N S 484 NIGHT OWL SOUTH LAMAR Panther y r o t c i V L a m a r 5 ROUTES SUSPENDED FOR SUMMER 2022 MetroExpress Routes W R E P I 981, 987 and E-Bus A S Routes 410, 411, 412 R L R T O G E r a m a S L M e n c h a c a N U E C E S s s e r g n o C S A N D E S A N A N T O N I O G u a d a l u p e MUSEUM 16TH Ben White 18 14TH ENFIE L D 12TH S H O A L C R E E K ACC Rio Grande U n Elmont i v e r s i t y Anken k e 640 e r 663 C w o l l i W MLK n 18 o t r u 663 B 18th 18 L Oltorf a 483 v a c a NIGHT OWL RIVERSIDE 663 MUSEUM l P g n i s s o r C m a h s r e k c i W 18 642 18TH 17TH C O L O R A D O C O N G R E S S 985 15th Stassney William Cannon y e l l a V t n a s a e l P 985 486 663 NIGHT OWL SOUTH CONGRESS 13TH CAPITOL CAPITOL 12th 803 801 19 30 1 20 3 105 980 981 982 985 987 990 30 Texas State Capitol 2 3 r d Texas Memorial Stadium R o b e r t D e d m a n 642 670 671 672 20T H MLK 670 671 672 Dell Seton Medical Center R E D R I V E R 641 Clyde Littleﬁeld R E V I R D E R 142 935 Frank Erwin Center 18 142 935 465 670 671 672 15TH 641 465 670 671 B R A Z O S 7 10 7 10 103 111 142 171 935 985 103 111 142 171 935 985 T r i n i t y R E D R I V E R S a n J a c i n t o 12th 11th 8th 7th N E C H E S 103 111 142 171 935 103 111 142 171 935 10TH 9TH 2 7 10 6 2 7 10 6 B R A Z O S B R A Z O S 17 6TH 5TH 4TH S A N J A C I N T O DOWNTOWN T R I N I T Y Austin Convention Center Baylor Scott & White Clinic Cesar Chavez MetroBike Stations For a complete list of all MetroBike stations, visit: austin.bcycle.com/stations S A B I N E 6 2 4 4 S A B I N E 3RD 2ND 17 DRISKILL R A I N E Y R E D R I V E R 670 671 Park & Ride 10TH 5 11TH 9TH R O L Y A B r a m a L N O S R E D JONESTOWN N E H 663 1 6th 2 663 LAGO VISTA 5th G u a d a l u p e 3 R I W LEANDER E S T O N U E C E S G R A N D E AUSTIN HISTORY CENTER CEDAR PARK 4 103 105 111 171 935 980 981 982 6 H O W A R D 103 5 6 17 8 2 6 C A P O M 7 R A M A REPUBLIC L U A SQUARE S S E D 5 19 9 N u e 11 c e s 17 S a n A n t o n i o 982 2 6 19 2ND E I W O B 103 980 981 985 103 ELECTRIC 3 803 Cesar Chavez AUSTIN T S E W Austin S Central S E Library R G N O C 13 12 SEAHOLM/ CENTRAL LIBRARY 18 14 111 171 980 981 985 D O O W 5 4 5 4 M L O H A E S L a v a c a 663 16 663 6th 5th 4th MANOR 10 3rd 20 1 801 3 803 19 30 105 980 981 982 985 987 990 C O N G R E S S Capital Metro Transit Store AUSTIN HISTORY CENTER 7 10 19 2 4 6 C o l o r a d o 15 C O N G R E S S REPUBLIC SQUARE ELGIN 105 111 142 171 935 987 990 17 1 30 3 20 7 10 803 801 1 30 7 10 105 142 935 987 20 801 15 ELGIN TX-95 at Main St 990 CARTS 16 ROUND ROCK TRANSIT CENTER 300 W Bagdad Ave 50 51 152 980 Regular Routes Times and service levels vary by route. Consult individual route schedules for speciﬁc information. 17 NEW LIFE PARK & RIDE 3200 Century Park Blvd. 980 MetroBus Local 18 WESTGATE TRANSIT Service to, from and via Downtown Austin along major streets. CENTER 465 6 152 2027 Ben White Blvd EB MetroBus Local Service in outlying areas, 30 300 311 315 including Crosstown, Flex and Feeder routes. 318 803 MetroExpress, MetroFlyer Including Limited routes. 656 Suspended Route Service suspended for Summer 2022. MetroRail Shuttle Shuttle service linking MetroRail stations to nearby activity centers. Round Rock Transit Round Rock service with connecting AM/PM trips to Austin. UT Shuttle Shuttle service linking University of Texas main campus to outlying residential areas. CO LO RADO RIVE R 8 GREAT HILLS 10500 Jollyville Rd 3 383 981 982 PROJECT SITE High-Frequency Routes Buses arrive every 15 minutes on weekdays, every 15-30 minutes early in the morning, later in the evening, and weekends. 214 383 985 987 CARTS MetroRail Rail service between Leander and downtown Austin. Consult the schedule for weekday and Saturday times at each station. r a m a L 1 JONESTOWN Park Dr at Crestview 214 2 LAGO VISTA Dawn Dr/Thunderbird 214 3 LEANDER STATION LEGEND 800 US-183 North 985 987 803 4 LAKELINE STATION MetroRapid 13701 Lyndhurst St Limited-stop service for a faster ride. Board and de-board at designated stations. station 5 PAVILION 12400 US-183 station MetroRail Red Line 383 981 982 Places to Go 6 HOWARD STATION 3710 Howard Ln Transit Hub Park & Ride School Library 7 TECH RIDGE 900 Center Ridge Dr 1 135 152 243 325 392 801 935 CARTS PICKUP 9 NORTH LAMAR TRANSIT CENTER 8001 US-183 at N Lamar 1 323 350 383 801 10 MANOR Carrie Manor at Lexington 990 PICKUP CARTS 7 11 TRIANGLE MetroBus Local Local-stop service. 4800 Guadalupe St Board and de-board at any bus stop along 1 801 656 990 the route. 12 PINNACLE US-290 at William Cannon 171 PICKUP 13 SOUTH CONGRESS TRANSIT CENTER 301 W Ben White 383 935 987 Hospital/ Medical Center College/ University Point of Interest Airport 14 SOUTHPARK MEADOWS PARK & RIDE 9300 S IH 35 Frontage Rd. 3 10 201 801 150 243 980 1 310 315 801 ROUTES 981 AND 987 ARE SUSPENDED FOR SUMMER 2022 | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022THE REFUGE 5 MIN WALK 0.25 MILES LANCE ARMSTRONG BIKEWAY PALM PARK BRUSH SQUARE (O. HENRY MUSEUM) THE CONFLUENCE WALLER CREEK & PARK PROXIMITY | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022MECH. SCREEN ROOF DECK 1 RESIDENTIAL FLOOR AT 18’-0” FTF 459’-10” 434’-4” 416’-10” 398’-10” 29 RESIDENTIAL FLOORS AT 12’-0” FTF PROGRAM SUMMARY Retail: 4,883 SF Residential Apartment: 221,537 SF Common Areas: 44,649 SF Total Units: 242 Total FAR GSF: 271,069 SF SITE AREA Site Area: 26,539 SF Allowable Building Size (8:1 FAR): 212,312 SF DENSITY BONUS Requested FAR: 14:1 Requested Bonus Area: 159,234 SF Total FAR GSF: 371,546 SF AMENITY DECK 1 PARKING FLOOR AT 12’-9” FTF 3 PARKING FLOORS AT 9’-6” FTF GRADE 1 PARKING FLOOR AT 11’-8” FTF 3 PARKING FLOORS AT 9’-6” FTF 76’-10” 59’-0” 46’-3” 17’-9” 476’-0” -12’-2” -40’-8” RETAIL RESIDENTIAL AMENITY GARAGE BOH BUILDING SUMMARY | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022S I T E P L A N N I N G ALLEY PUBLIC PLAZA (HISTORIC BUILDING TO BE RESTORED) POTENTIAL FOOD + BEVERAGE HISTORIC BUILDING TO BE RESTORED (POTENTIAL FOOD + BEVERAGE) WATER WALL ARTISTIC MURAL FUTURE PUBLIC RESTROOM FESTOON LIGHTS GRAVEL PLAZA EXISTING NEIGHBORING BUILDING EXISTING NEIGHBORING BUILDING AT GRADE PLANTER W/ BUBBLER PRESERVED OAK TREE CUSTOM WOOD BENCH PATIO W/ SEATING RAISED PLANTER W/ PLANTER AT GRADE FUTURE PUBLIC RESTROOM 5TH STREET GREAT STREETS - SITE PLAN PENDANT LIGHTING GREEN GABION WALL (5) BIKE RACKS PEDESTRIAN BOLLARDS STREET TREES 24’-10” EXISTING CURB CUT T S R E V R D E R I ” 0 - ’ 0 3 T U C B R U C G N T S X E I I (2) BIKE RACKS • PS-1: PROTECT THE PEDESTRIANS • PS-2: MINIMIZE CURB CUTS • PS-3: CREATE A POTENTIAL FOR TWO-WAY STREETS • PS-4: REINFORCE PEDESTRIAN ACTIVITY • PS-6: ENHANCE THE STREETSCAPE • PS-7: AVOID CONFLICTS BETWEEN PEDESTRIANS AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT • PS-10: PROVIDE PROTECTION FROM CARS/PROMOTE CURBSIDE PARKING-STREET LEVEL • PS-11: SCREEN MECHANICAL AND UTLITLY EQUIPMENT • PS-13:INSTALL PEDESTIRAN- FRIENDLY MATERIALS AT STREET LEVEL • PZ-6: PROVIDE PLAZAS IN HIGH USE AREAS • PZ-7: FUNCTION, SIZE ACTIVITY • PZ-8: RESPOND TO MICROCLIMATE IN PLAZA DESIGN • PZ-9: VIEWS, CIRCULATION, ETC • PZ-10: PLAZA SEATING • PZ-11: VISUAL & SPATIAL COMPLEXITY • PZ-12: USE PLANTS TO ENLIVEN URBAN SPACES • PZ-13: PROVIDE INTERACTIVE CIVIV ART AND FOUNTAINS IN PLAZAS • PZ-15: SAFETY THROUGH LIGHTING, WAYFINDING, VISIBILITY CIP BENCH SEATING STREET LIGHT ENHANCED CONCRETE PAVERS COA TRASH RECEPTACLES TREE IN PAVER GRATES (8) BIKE RACKS SOIL CELLS RESTAURANT/ RETAIL CORNER SCULPTURAL BENCH | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022 T S R E V R D E R I ALLEY (HISTORIC BUILDING TO BE RESTORED) POTENTIAL FOOD + BEVERAGE PUBLIC PLAZA HISTORIC BUILDING TO BE RESTORED (POTENTIAL FOOD + BEVERAGE) PUBLIC ACCESS PUBLIC ACCESS PRIVATE ACCESS BACK OF HOUSE 5TH STREET PRIVATE VS. PUBLIC | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022Ground Level Mural Concept Ground Level Mural Concept Ground Level Mural Concept CONCEPT 3 JULY 2022 | 5RR BRAND EXPERIENCE GREEN GABION WALL 10 (5) BIKE RACKS PEDESTRIAN BOLLARDS STREET TREES CUSTOM WOOD BENCH PRESERVED OAK TREE AT GRADE PLANTER W/ BUBBLER RAISED PLANTER W/ PLANTER AT GRADE PATIO W/ SEATING FUTURE PUBLIC RESTROOM MURAL CONCEPT 1 PUBLIC PLAZA RETAIL HISTORIC BUILDING JULY 2022 | 5RR BRAND EXPERIENCE JULY 2022 | 5RR BRAND EXPERIENCE 4 15 CONCEPT 2 CONCEPT 4 Y E L L A ARTISTIC MURAL FESTOON LIGHTS GRAVEL PLAZA WATER WALL FUTURE PUBLIC RESTROOM ENLARGED COURTYARD PLAN PENDANT LIGHTING SECTION CUT HISTORIC BUILDING TO BE RESTORED (POTENTIAL FOOD + BEVERAGE) HISTORIC BUILDING TO BE RESTORED (POTENTIAL FOOD + BEVERAGE) | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/20225th + RED RIVER Water wall lighting Vine wall lighting Festoon lights over sitting groups Pendant lighting in tree Gabion planter lighting LIGHTING PLAN Egress lighting | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022L1Tree UplightingCity light poleUnder bench lightingDownlights at driveway entriesColumn UplightingFestoon lighting at entryPLANTING PLAN | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022 T S R E V R D E R I ALLEY NON-HISTORIC EXISTING STRUCTURES TO BE DEMOLISHED HISTORIC BUILDING TO REMAIN POTENTIAL FUTURE FOOD + BEVERAGE NON-HISTORIC EXISTING STRUCTURES TO BE DEMOLISHED HISTORIC BUILDING TO REMAIN POTENTIAL FUTURE FOOD + BEVERAGE NON-HISTORIC EXISTING STRUCTURES TO BE DEMOLISHED HISTORIC BUILDING TO REMAIN NON-HISTORIC EXISTING STRUCTURES TO BE DEMOLISHED HISTORIC BOUNDARY 5TH STREET HISTORIC BUILDINGS | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022HISTORIC BUILDINGS | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022SOUTH ELEVATION EAST ELEVATION EAST FIFTH STREET RED RIVER STREET SOUTH ELEVATION EAST ELEVATION HISTORIC BUILDINGS / POTENTIAL FUTURE FOOD + BEVERAGE RETAIL BELOW GRADE GARAGE ENTRY RESIDENTIAL LOBBY RETAIL FIRE COMMAND /BIKE LOBBY /EGRESS STAIR ABOVE GRADE GARAGE ENTRY FEATURE STAIR GREAT STREETS STREET LEVEL EXPERIENCE | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022PLAZA VIEW - SOUTH FACING EAST FIFTH STREET HISTORIC BUILDING / POTENTIAL FUTURE FOOD + BEVERAGE PLAZA RETAIL PATIO PLAZA ENTRY PLAZA ENTRY - EAST FIFTH STREET RETAIL PLAZA EXPERIENCE | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022| DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022B U I L D I N G P L A N N I N G BELOW GRADE PARKING BELOW GRADE PARKING - B4 THRU B1 | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022ALLEY RESTROOM PUBLIC PLAZA POTENTIAL FOOD + BEVERAGE POTENTIAL FOOD + BEVERAGE RESTROOM GRADE 5TH STREET GROUND LEVEL PLAN T S R E V R D E R I | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022BIKE LOBBY BIKE PARKING LEVEL | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022ABOVE GRADE PARKING ABOVE GRADE PARKING | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022OUTDOOR KITCHEN CUSTOM PLANTER MULTI-USE LAWN CUSTOM BENCH FIREPIT AREA DOG PARK/FLEX LAWN WORKOUT LAWN OUTLOOK DECK • AW-6: PROTECT IMPORTANT PUBLIC VIEWS • AW-9: ACKNOLEDGE THAT ROOFTOPS ARE SEEN FROM OTHER BUILDINGS AND THE STREET • PZ-4: INCORPORATE OPEN SPACE INTO RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (POOL, DECK, DOG AREA) SUNSET TERRACE BUILDING OVERHANG LEVEL 6 - AMENITY AMENITY - LEVEL 06 | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022RESIDENTIAL STACK A RESIDENTIAL STACK A - LEVELS 07-26 | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022RESIDENTIAL STACK B RESIDENTIAL STACK B - LEVELS 27-32 | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022RESIDENTIAL STACK C RESIDENTIAL STACK C - LEVELS 33-36 | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022SUNSET TERRACE W/ BAR SEATING CUSTOM WOOD BENCH OUTLINE OF SHADE STRUCTURE POOL FENCE + GATE CHAISE LOUNGE HIGH TOP SEATING PLANTER POTS LEVEL 37 - AMENITY AMENITY ROOF DECK - LEVEL 37 POOL POOL FENCE + GATE • AW-9: ACKNOLEDGE THAT ROOFTOPS ARE SEEN FROM OTHER BUILDINGS AND THE STREET • PZ-4: INCORPORATE OPEN SPACE INTO RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (POOL, DECK) | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022EAST ELEVATIONS SOUTH WEST NORTH | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022VIEW FROM SE | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022| DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022VIEW FROM NW - 6TH STREET | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022VIEW FROM NW | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022VIEW FROM NW | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022VIEW FROM SW | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022VIEW FROM NE | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022VIEW FROM NE | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022415 Colorado DDBP Request 415 Colorado DDBP Request Review of Susbstantial Compliance with UD Guidelines 415 Colorado DDBP Request Review of Susbstantial Compliance with UD Guidelines Review of Susbstantial Compliance with UD Guidelines Achieved? (Yes/No) Achieved? (Yes/No) YES Achieved? (Yes/No) YES YES Area Wide Guidelines Area Wide Guidelines Guideline Description Guideline Description Area Wide Guidelines Guideline Description 1 AW-1: Create dense development 1 AW-1: Create dense development 1 AW-1: Create dense development AW-2. Create mixed-use AW-2. Create mixed-use development AW-2. Create mixed-use development AW-3. Limit development which development AW-3. Limit development which closes downtown streets AW-3. Limit development which closes downtown streets closes downtown streets 4 AW-4. Buffer neighborhood edges 4 AW-4. Buffer neighborhood edges 4 AW-4. Buffer neighborhood edges AW-5. Incorporate civic art in both AW-5. Incorporate civic art in both public and private development AW-5. Incorporate civic art in both public and private development public and private development AW-6. Protect important public AW-6. Protect important public views AW-6. Protect important public views views AW-7. Avoid historical AW-7. Avoid historical misrepresentations AW-7. Avoid historical misrepresentations misrepresentations AW-8. Respect adjacent historic AW-8. Respect adjacent historic buildings AW-8. Respect adjacent historic buildings buildings AW-9. Acknowledge that rooftops AW-9. Acknowledge that rooftops are seen from other buildings and AW-9. Acknowledge that rooftops are seen from other buildings and the street are seen from other buildings and the street AW-10. Avoid the development of the street AW-10. Avoid the development of theme environments AW-10. Avoid the development of AW-11. Recycle existing building theme environments AW-11. Recycle existing building theme environments stock AW-11. Recycle existing building stock stock 10 10 10 11 11 11 2 2 2 3 3 3 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 9 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO NO NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO NO NO Applicant's Comments Applicant's Comments Project as designed achieves an FAR of 14:1 with Applicant's Comments Project as designed achieves an FAR of 14:1 with included FAR from adopting the Density Bonus. Project as designed achieves an FAR of 14:1 with included FAR from adopting the Density Bonus. The street-level will have both a retail lobby and included FAR from adopting the Density Bonus. The street-level will have both a retail lobby and a residential lobby with a residential lounge to The street-level will have both a retail lobby and a residential lobby with a residential lounge to create a diverse street-level experience. a residential lobby with a residential lounge to create a diverse street-level experience. No existing streets will be closed by the create a diverse street-level experience. No existing streets will be closed by the completed project. No existing streets will be closed by the completed project. The Property is located two blocks away from the completed project. The Property is located two blocks away from the east edge of the Downtown Plan and even The Property is located two blocks away from the east edge of the Downtown Plan and even though it is adjacent to Central East Austin and east edge of the Downtown Plan and even though it is adjacent to Central East Austin and East Cesar Chavez neighborhood plans, it doesn’t though it is adjacent to Central East Austin and East Cesar Chavez neighborhood plans, it doesn’t impact any residential neighborhood edges or East Cesar Chavez neighborhood plans, it doesn’t impact any residential neighborhood edges or residential street frontage impact any residential neighborhood edges or residential street frontage residential street frontage The project lies within the current footprint of The project lies within the current footprint of existing low buildings that are surrounded by The project lies within the current footprint of existing low buildings that are surrounded by taller buildings; no sightlines from public ways existing low buildings that are surrounded by taller buildings; no sightlines from public ways will be altered by the new project. taller buildings; no sightlines from public ways will be altered by the new project. The building style is to be modern with no will be altered by the new project. The building style is to be modern with no attempts to mimic past historical architectural The building style is to be modern with no attempts to mimic past historical architectural styles. attempts to mimic past historical architectural styles. Historic buildings will be restored in conformance styles. Historic buildings will be restored in conformance with the Historic Landmark Commission criteria. Historic buildings will be restored in conformance with the Historic Landmark Commission criteria. South of the historic structures, a plaza will be with the Historic Landmark Commission criteria. South of the historic structures, a plaza will be provided as a space and program buffer from the South of the historic structures, a plaza will be provided as a space and program buffer from the proposed tower. The façade of the tower facing provided as a space and program buffer from the proposed tower. The façade of the tower facing the plaza will be softened by having a mural wall proposed tower. The façade of the tower facing the plaza will be softened by having a mural wall for public art and storefront glazing for retail the plaza will be softened by having a mural wall for public art and storefront glazing for retail accessible from the plaza. for public art and storefront glazing for retail accessible from the plaza. The amenity roof levels will be site-scaped accessible from the plaza. The amenity roof levels will be site-scaped occupied space and/or have a green roof. The amenity roof levels will be site-scaped occupied space and/or have a green roof. Mechanical equipment at the top of the building occupied space and/or have a green roof. Mechanical equipment at the top of the building will be screened from view from adjacent Mechanical equipment at the top of the building will be screened from view from adjacent buildings. There is no theme environments associated with will be screened from view from adjacent buildings. There is no theme environments associated with this building. buildings. There is no theme environments associated with this building. this building. 415 Colorado DDBP Request Review of Susbstantial Compliance with UD Guidelines Guideline Description Public Streetscape Guidelines Achieved? (Yes/No) Applicant's Comments 15 PS-4. Reinforce pedestrian activity YES 12 PS-1. Protect the pedestrian where the building meets the street 13 PS-2. Minimize curb cuts 14 PS-3. Create a potential for two- way streets 16 PS-5. Enhance key transit stops 17 PS-6. Enhance the streetscape 18 PS-7. Avoid conflicts between pedestrians and utility equipment 19 PS- 8. Install street trees 20 PS- 9. Provide pedestrian-scaled lighting 21 PS- 10. Provide protection from cars/promote curbside parking 22 PS-11. Screen mechanical and utility equipment 23 PS-12. Provide generous street- level windows YES N/A YES N/A YES YES YES YES YES YES YES The façade of the Project sets back to create a protected covered path along the pedestrian realm. There is no need to add a canopy. Talking about the rhythm of the façade that provides a pedestrian experience by protecting the pedestrian I think we can achieve this point Project does not comply, but no new curb cuts are being added to what already exists on-site today. The 2nd curb cut is being used for below grade parking. 5th and Red River St. are both two-way streets. The project frontages along 5th St and Red River St will be improved per the Great Streets program, and the addition of landscape, bike parking, and site seating will encourage more pedestrian activity. There are no transit stops on 5th St or Red River St. at the building location. The project sidewalk frontages along 5th St or Red River St. will be widened and improved per the Great Streets Program with the addition of landscape, bike parking, refuse bins, and site seating. 3,700 sf Utility equipment access will be from the alley running along the north side of the project and away from public right-of-ways. Site trees will be added along 5th St and Red River St. per Great Streets Program standards. Appropriately scaled sidewalk lighting that match streetscape characteristics per great streets standards will be installed. Sidewalks along 5th St or Red River St. comply with Great Streets Program standards - a landscaped zone separates the street curb from pedestrian traffic areas. All mechanical and utility equipment will be screened from view. The project will have floor-to-floor glazing along the public frontages of the building that allows a visual connection into the residential and retail lobbies promoting a visually active street level. As there is a high ground level to second level floor-to-floor height, the windows along the ground floor should provide sufficient visual openings. | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022415 Colorado DDBP Request Review of Susbstantial Compliance with UD Guidelines Guideline Description Achieved? (Yes/No) Applicant's Comments 24 PS-13. Install pedestrian-friendly materials at street level YES Pedestrian-friendly materials such as sidewalk pavers, site seating, and decorative street tree planters per Great Streets standards will be included in this project. 415 Colorado DDBP Request Review of Susbstantial Compliance with UD Guidelines Guideline Description Building Guidelines Achieved? (Yes/No) Applicant's Comments 25 B- 1. Build to the street YES 26 B- 2. Provide multi-tenant, pedestrian-oriented development at the street level 27 B-3. Accentuate primary entrances 28 B- 4. Encourage the inclusion of local character 29 B- 5. Control on-site parking YES YES N/A YES 30 B- 6. Create quality construction YES 31 B- 7. Create buildings with human scale YES The building is designed to have minimal offset from the property line, creating a defined street wall along both elevations. At the ground level along, a recessed arcade widens the sidewalk to allow for more pedestrian traffic and protects pedestrians from inclement weather. The residential and retail components of the project both have exterior entries along 5th St. with large windows that visually engages with pedestrian streetscape. The residential lobby entrance will be enhanced and differentiated for easy way-finding. The retail entry is also enhanced. An interior parking garage is located above the ground floor and is intended mainly for building residents and retail users. The garage screening is designed so that cars are not visible from adjacent buildings or the street. The project will be constructed to current building construction codes, laws, and standards and qualify for Austin Energy Green Building program 2-star rating at a minimum for superior energy efficiency. High quality construction materials will be used, with a preference for locally sourced products. Experienced contractors will construct with a goal for long building life-span. The project is designed to the human scale, with various floor-to-floor heights corresponding to the different program elements within the buildings. The recessed arcade at the ground floor helps bring the building experience at the street level to a human scale. High quality materials and detailing at the street level also create a material connection with the tenants and pedestrians interacting with the building. | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022415 Colorado DDBP Request Review of Susbstantial Compliance with UD Guidelines 415 Colorado DDBP Request Review of Susbstantial Compliance with UD Guidelines Guideline Description Achieved? (Yes/No) Applicant's Comments Guideline Description Achieved? (Yes/No) Applicant's Comments 39 PZ- 8. Respond to microclimate in plaza design YES Based on solar geometry of adjacent structures and the vegetated canopy, the plaza will be very shaded by the preserved and proposed trees during the summer. Plant selections within the plaza will be selected for shady conditions. Plaza and Open Space Guidelines 32 PZ-1. Treat the four squares with special consideration 33 PZ- 2. Contribute to an open space network 34 PZ- 3. Emphasize connections to parks and greenways 35 PZ- 4. Incorporate open space into residential development (pool, deck, dog area) 36 PZ- 5. Develop green roofs 37 PZ- 6. Provide plazas in high use areas 38 PZ- 7. Determine plaza function, size, and activity N/A N/A YES YES NO YES YES The pedestrian realm along 5th St and Red River St. is prescriptive per the Great Streets program. It includes wide sidewalks, benches, bike racks, and canopy trees that interconnect to form a larger network of paths linking to the local parks, waterfront, and attractions such as Palm Park, Waterloo Greenway and Brush Square. The Lance Armstrong Bikeway is a block away, connecting to more City-wide parks and trails. The property is located within Waller's original plan for the City of Austin which is a one-square- mile grid that has designation of four public squares below the Capital and are situated at walking distance from any point of the grid. This is graphically reinforced within the application. The project will have a landscaped amenity terrace on the 6th floor for the residential tenants of the building. This terrace will include residential amenities such as an outdoor kitchen and lounge, flexible lawn, fitness lawn and dog run. At Level 37 a Skylounge will include a terrace overlooking the Austin skyline with views of the lake and an outdoor pool. The space between the Historic Structures and the new tower will be a high-trafficed publicly visible and accessible area. The plaza is designed to accommodate outdoor seating in a shaded space approx 2,200sf in size that will be lit with overhead catenary lighting in the evenings. Approx. 700 additional square feet serves as a forecourt to the plaza with seating and planting around a large preserved Live Oak tree. Three of the four sides of the plaza are lined with retail. The plaza is intended to be an extension of the indoor retail from both the Historic Building and Tower sides. | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022415 Colorado DDBP Request Review of Susbstantial Compliance with UD Guidelines 415 Colorado DDBP Request Review of Susbstantial Compliance with UD Guidelines Guideline Description Achieved? (Yes/No) Applicant's Comments Guideline Description Achieved? (Yes/No) Applicant's Comments 47 PZ- 16. Consider plaza operations and maintenance YES The Plaza will be programmed and maintained by the Owner building management. Retail tenants are intended to be food and beverage- utilizing the Plaza as an informal outdoor extension of their business - while still be publicly accessible. The sunken plaza at 111 Congress is a precedent that echoes intent for the proposed Plaza for this application. Paving and planting materials are being selected with durability and ease of maintenance in mind. 415 Colorado DDBP Request Review of Susbstantial Compliance with UD Guidelines Achieved? (Yes/No) Applicant's Comments Guideline Description Conclusions Total number of Urban Design Guidelines 38 40 PZ- 9. Consider views, circulation, boundaries, and subspaces in plaza design 41 PZ- 10. Provide an appropriate amount of plaza seating 42 PZ- 11. Provide visual and spatial complexity in public spaces 43 PZ- 12. Use plants to enliven urban spaces 44 45 PZ- 13. Provide interactive civic art and fountains in plazas PZ- 14. Provide food service for plaza participants 46 PZ- 15. Increase safety in plazas through wayfinding, lighting, & visibility YES YES YES YES YES N/A YES The new building is setback far enough from the Historic Building to provide unobstructed sightlines from the 5th Steet sidewalk into the new Plaza. The paving pattern in terms of colors and geometry from the 5th Street sidewalk lure pedestrians into the plaza, as well. Existing trees that are to remain, along with a proposed mural and retail from the new building are all devices to create a informal subspaces. The plaza can accommodate seating appropriate and propostional to potential food and beverage offerings in the historic buildings will still providing circulation and space for users to enjoy the preserved tree or access the public bike storage. The sequence of entry walkway from 5th with arch'l pavers and planting are layered against the historic buildings, sidewalk dining, preserved trees, and outdoor seating provide an experience that is engaging with a sense of discovery as you move deeper into the plaza. A backdrop feature of art or waterwall with planting is planned as a focal element at the back (alley side) of the plaza. Street trees and plantings have been included along 5th St and Red River St. as part of the Great Streets Program along with fully planted beds between the clear zone and curb and at the face of building. Planting will screen and buffer the plaza entry experience against the garage ramp and also provide scale and soft edges to the plaza as it meets the base of the new tower. Intent is graphically reinforced within the application deck by-way of planting plans. An art or water element is planned as a backdrop and visual focal element of the plaza. Overhead catenary and landscape accent lighting will be provided to create a comfortable and safe space. There is a lighting plan included as part of the application deck. The Plaza's adjacency to multiple public retail tenants will also provide activity and engagement to the space. The Plaza will be entirely under video surveillance. | DESIGN COMMISSION | 5TH + RED RIVER | 08/22/2022APPLICANT RESPONSE 08-11-22 Date: To: From: Subject: Meeting Date: Applicant: Architect: June 27, 2022 City of Austin Design Commission Planning & Urban Design Working Group Review of the 5th & Red River Street project for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines. June 21, 2022; 12:00 pm, Virtual Microsoft Teams Meeting Michele Rogerson Lynch, Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP Gensler The project is located at 506 East 5th Street. Existing zoning for the properties is CBD and CBD-H (historic). Neither is in the Capitol View Corridor. The lot area is 26,539 SF and the total proposed project area is 349,417 square feet (Apartments: 319,811 SF; Common Area: 24,723 SF; Retail: 4,883 SF; Historic Buildings: 2,657 SF). The proposed FAR for this project is 14:1, this is more than the 8:1 maximum allowed, so an increase in FAR of 6:1 is being requested (159,234 SF). The proposed building height is 460 feet with 41 floors and 4 levels of above grade parking. There is no onsite Community Benefit included in this project; the applicant is proposing to pay a fee-in-lieu instead. Per the Density Bonus Program ordinance, the applicant is required, at a minimum, to meet the three gatekeeper requirements: 1. Substantially comply with the City’s Urban Design Guidelines 2. Provide streetscape improvements that meet the Great Streets Program Standards. 3. Commit to a minimum of 2-Star rating under Austin Energy’s Green Building Program. WORKING GROUP COMMENTS REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES AREA WIDE GUIDELINES 1. Create dense development- 14:1 FAR being requested. Project complies with this section. 2. Create mixed-use development- The project has retail/F&B use at ground level with residential above. Project complies with this section. 3. Limit development which closes downtown streets- This project is not proposing to permanently close any streets. Project complies with this section. 4. Buffer neighborhood edges- Project does not border any neighborhoods. This section is not applicable. RESPONSE: The project complies with this section, and we believe that credit should be given to the project for the reasons below: 1. The Property is located two blocks away from the east edge of the Downtown Plan and even though it is adjacent to Central East Austin and East Cesar Chavez neighborhood plans, it doesn’t impact any residential neighborhood edges or residential street frontage. 1 5. Incorporate civic art in both public and private development- No public art is being proposed. This project does not comply with this section. Add public art to comply. RESPONSE: A public mural has been added in the plaza area. The project now complies with this section, and we believe that credit should be given to the project for the reasons below: 1. The Project has incorporated a mural located in the public plaza that draws pedestrians into this public space. 6. Protect important public views- Project steps around the Capitol View Corridor and does not encroach ROW. This project complies with this section. 7. Avoid historical misrepresentations- Project design is a modern style. Project complies. 8. Respect adjacent historic buildings- New building does little to respond to adjacent historic landmarks. Project does not comply. Use scale, articulation, and materials to complement historic buildings. RESPONSE: The project complies with this section. We believe that full credit should be given to the project for the reasons below: 1. The new building is setback in a way that it leaves and creates a public space and not only respects but also enhances the original historic plaza. 2. Historic buildings will be restored in conformance with the Historic Landmark Commission criteria. South of the historic structures, a plaza will be provided as a space and program buffer from the 2 proposed tower. The façade of the tower facing the plaza will be softened by having a mural wall for public art and storefront glazing for retail accessible from the plaza. 9. Acknowledge that rooftops are seen from other buildings and the street- Equipment on rooftop appears to be screened. Project complies with this section. 10. Avoid the development of theme environments– No theme shown. Project complies. 3 11. Recycle existing building stock- Existing buildings stock will not be reused. This project does not comply. *Project complies with 7 of the 10 applicable Area Wide Guidelines. We believe the project complies with 10 of 10 of the applicable Area Wide Guidelines. GUIDELINES FOR THE PUBLIC STREETSCAPE 1. Protect the pedestrian where the building meets the street- While there is a large covered area along 5th street, it is not at a pedestrian level. There is also no protection at garage entrances. Project does not comply. Provide overhead protection for pedestrian at the garage entries/ curb cuts and along 5th Street to comply. RESPONSE: The project complies with this section. We believe that full credit should be given to the project for the reasons below: 1. The façade of the Project sets back to create a protected covered path along the pedestrian realm. There is no need to add additional canopy. 2. The rhythm of the façade that provides a pedestrian experience by protecting the pedestrian. 3. Overhead protection has been provided for pedestrians at the garage entries. The canopy is a continuous canopy along the façade including at the garage entries. See East and South elevation below. 2. Minimize curb cuts- Project is proposing to keep all existing curb cuts. Project does not comply with this section. Reduce curb cuts to comply RESPONSE: The project complies with this section. No new curb cuts are being added to what already exists on-site today. The vault and other utility room requirements are planned with access to the alley to relief the 4 front facades of the building for retail and other uses. This helps create a better pedestrian experience and activates the facades along Red River and 5th street. The 2nd curb cut is being used for below grade parking. 3. Create a potential for two-way streets- Both streets are two-way. Section not applicable. 4. Reinforce pedestrian activity- Ground level is recessed and outdoor restaurant space is provided. Project complies. 5. Enhance key transit stops- 6. Enhance the streetscape- There are no transit stops on site or adjacent site. Not applicable to this project. Project complies with Great Streets, covered plaza provides seating and opportunity for café tables. Project complies with this section. 7. Avoid conflicts between pedestrians and utility equipment- 8. Utilities, including AE vaults, are located at alley. Project complies with this section. Install street trees- Full street trees provided. Project complies with this section. 9. Provide pedestrian-scaled lighting- No lighting shown Project does not comply with this section. Provide pedestrian lighting to comply. RESPONSE: The project complies with this section. We believe that full credit should be given to the project for the reasons below: 1. Appropriately scaled sidewalk lighting that match streetscape characteristics per great streets 2. A lighting plan has been provided to indicate the different scales of lighting at the first level standards will be installed. and plaza 10. Provide protection from cars/promote curbside parking- Great Street trees and furniture provided. Project complies. 11. Screen mechanical and utility equipment- 5 Equipment at street level is located in alley. Project complies. 12. Provide generous street-level windows- Project appears to comply. 13. Install pedestrian-friendly materials at street level- Materials appear warm and durable. Project complies. *Project complies with 8 of the 11 applicable Guidelines for Public Streetscape. We believe the project complies with 12 of 12 of the applicable Public Streetscape Guidelines. GUIDELINES FOR PLAZAS AND OPEN SPACE 1. Treat the Four Squares with Special Consideration- Project does not front one of the squares. Not applicable. 2. Contribute to an Open Space Network- Not part of an open space network. Not applicable. 3. Emphasize Connections to Parks and Greenways- No connection provided. Project does not comply. RESPONSE: The project complies with this section. We believe that full credit should be given to the project for the reasons below: 1. The pedestrian realm along 5th St and Red River St. is prescriptive per the Great Streets program. It includes wide sidewalks, benches, bike racks, and canopy trees that interconnect to form a larger network of paths linking to the local parks, waterfront, and attractions such as Palm Park, Waterloo Greenway and Brush Square. 2. The Lance Armstrong Bikeway is a block away, connecting to more City-wide parks and trails. 3. The property is located within Waller's original plan for the City of Austin which is a one-square- mile grid that has designation of four public squares below the Capital and are situated at walking distance from any point of the grid. This is graphically reinforced within the application. 6 Incorporate Open Space into Residential Development- Open space provided at amenity levels 6 and 37. Project complies. 4. 5. Develop Green Roofs- Project appears to have green roof at amenity roof deck. Project complies. 6. Provide Plazas in High Use Areas- Project provides plaza at historic structures. Project complies. 7. Determine Plaza Function, Size, and Activity - Plaza design undefined, only café tables are shown. Project does not comply. Provide more details on plaza function to comply. RESPONSE: The project complies with this section. We believe that full credit should be given to the project for the reasons below: 1. The plaza is designed to accommodate outdoor seating in a shaded space approx 2,200sf in size that will be lit with overhead catenary lighting in the evenings. 2. Approx. 700 additional square feet serves as a forecourt to the plaza with seating and planting around a large preserved Live Oak tree. 3. Three of the four sides of the plaza are lined with retail. 4. The plaza is intended to be an extension of the indoor retail from both the Historic Building and Tower sides. 5. A public restroom accessible from the plaza will be located within the historic building. 8. Respond to Microclimate in Plaza Design- Plaza provides enhanced landscape, with understory trees, as well as water wall. Project complies. 9. Consider Views, Circulation, Boundaries, and Subspaces in Plaza 7 Design- Plaza is defined but cannot been seen from ROW. Project does not comply. RESPONSE: The project complies with this section. We believe that full credit should be given to the project for the reasons below: 1. The new building is setback far enough from the Historic Building to provide unobstructed sightlines from the 5th Steet sidewalk into the new Plaza. 2. The Historic building must stay on frontage in order to respect its original location and orientation. 3. The paving pattern in terms of colors and geometry from the 5th Street sidewalk lure pedestrians into the plaza, as well. 4. An existing tree located in the courtyard will be protected, along with a proposed mural and retail from the new building are all devices to create an informal subspaces. 10. Provide an Appropriate Amount of Plaza Seating- Project provides seating in plaza. Project complies. 11. Provide Visual and Spatial Complexity in Public Spaces- Multiple seating spaces provided. Project complies. 12. Use Plants to Enliven Urban Spaces- Landscape plan not provided. Project does not comply. Provide landscape plan to illustrate compliance. RESPONSE: The project complies with this section. We believe that full credit should be given to the project for the reasons below: 1. Landscape plan has been added to the presentation. 2. Street trees and plantings have been included along 5th St and Red River St. as part of the Great Streets Program along with fully planted beds between the clear zone and curb and at the face of building. 3. Planting will screen and buffer the plaza entry experience against the garage ramp and also provide scale and soft edges to the plaza as it meets the base of the new tower. Intent is graphically reinforced within the application deck by-way of planting plans. 8 13. Provide Interactive Civic Art and Fountains in Plazas- No art or fountains provided. Project does not comply. Provide art to comply. RESPONSE: The project complies with this section. We believe that full credit should be given to the project for the reasons below: 1. An art or water element is planned as a backdrop and visual focal element of the plaza. 14. Provide Food Service for Plaza Participants- No food service, public restrooms, or drinking fountains are indicated. Project does not comply. 15. Increase Safety in Plazas through Wayfinding, Lighting, & Visibility- Lighting and wayfinding plans were not provided. Project does not comply. RESPONSE: The project complies with this section. We believe that full credit should be given to the project for the reasons below: 1. Overhead catenary and landscape accent lighting will be provided to create a comfortable and safe 2. There is a lighting plan included as part of the application deck. 3. The Plaza's adjacency to multiple public retail tenants will also provide activity and engagement to the space. space. 4. The Plaza will be entirely under video surveillance. 16. Consider Plaza Operations and Maintenance- 9 Plaza function and management plan not provided. Project does not comply. RESPONSE: The project complies with this section. We believe that full credit should be given to the project for the reasons below: 1. The Plaza will be programmed and maintained by the Owner building management. 2. Retail tenants are intended to be food and beverage- utilizing the Plaza as an informal outdoor extension of their business - while still be publicly accessible. 3. The sunken plaza at 111 Congress is a precedent that echoes intent for the proposed Plaza for this application. 4. Paving and planting materials are being selected with durability and ease of maintenance in mind. *Project complies with 6 of the 14 applicable Guidelines for Plazas & Open Space. We believe the project complies with 12 of 12 of the applicable Guidelines for Plazas & Open Space. GUIDELINES FOR BUILDINGS 1. Build to the street- Ground floor is pulled back from the street to accommodate outdoor seating at ROW. Project complies. 2. Provide multi-tenant, pedestrian-oriented development at the street level- Project has retail/restaurant spaces at street level as well as a public plaza. Project complies. 3. Accentuate primary entrances- Primary entries to lobbies and retail spaces are unclear. Project does not comply. Provide exhibits illustrating accentuation to comply. RESPONSE: The project complies with this section. We believe that full credit should be given to the project for the reasons below: 1. The residential lobby entrance will be enhanced and differentiated for easy way-finding through the use of different materials and clear glass that provides way-finding for pedestrians as they walk by. 2. The retail entry is also enhanced by using glass and upon designating a tenant it will allow for feature signage and door expression. 10 4. Encourage the inclusion of local character- No local character appears to be provided. Project does not comply. 5. Control on-site parking- Above grade parking garage is at perimeter, but looks distinct from residential above. Project minimally complies. RESPONSE: The project complies with this section. We believe that full credit should be given to the project for the reasons below: 1. An interior parking garage is located above the ground floor and is intended mainly for building residents and retail users. 2. The garage screening is designed so that cars are not visible from adjacent buildings or the street. 6. Create quality construction- Project appears to comply. 7. Create buildings with human scale- Project appears to comply. *Project complies with 5 of the 7 Guidelines for Buildings. We believe the project complies with 6 of 6 of the applicable Guidelines for Buildings. Positive features of this project include the outdoor seating along the 5th Street retail area and the limited above grade parking. The incorporation of the historic buildings and public plaza is also a great feature; however, the plaza design is where the project falls short as it does not appear to be well thought out and there are concerns as to how successful it will be in its current location in the rear. Additionally, the lack of articulated entrances and pedestrian protection at garage entries are problematic. Based on the items outlined above, the Planning & Urban Design Working Group has determined that this project, as presented, does not substantially comply with the Urban Design Guidelines. We do encourage you to address the non- compliant items listed above in order to ensure a finding of substantial compliance from the Design Commission. The Working Group has appreciated the opportunity to review and comment on this project. Respectfully, David Carroll, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CDT Planning & Urban Design Working Group Chair Working Group Members in attendance - David Carroll, Evan Taniguchi, Bart Whatley cc: Evan Taniguchi, Bart Whatley, Gunnar Garnos, Jorge Rousseli 11 2/4