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C i t y o f A u s t i n Design Commission Project Review Application Photo courtesy of Jorge E. RousselinC i t y o f A u s t i n 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 3 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. Density Bonus projects (see page 4 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 3 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. Design Commission - Project Review Application Page 2 Photo courtesy of Jorge E. Rousselin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. 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. Completed Project Review Application (p.1-6) 2. Existing zoning classification, adjacent zoning & uses, future land use map classification, topography 3. Vicinity plan, including public transportation and connectivity on-site and within quarter mile 4. Site plan and landscape plan 5. Ground level, basement plan, and typical floor plan 6. Elevations and/or 3d views 7. Any letters of support or findings by other commissions 8. Staff reports, if any 9. Records of public participation Design Commission - Project Review Application Page 3 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 5.) 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 Meeting Schedule and “Exhibits to Present” on page 1) 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 Thursday 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. 6. Commission Liaisons will forward approved meeting minutes or Project Review Letters to applicable Staff. Design Commission - Project Review Application Page 4 Photo courtesy of Jorge E. Rousselin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 Staff with intent to schedule project on the next Design Commission agenda. a. Density Bonus Staff will provide application and submittal documentation to Applicant and notify Commission Liaisons. 2. Five weeks prior to the target Design Commission meeting: Density Bonus Staff 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. 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 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 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 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 action. 7. Design Commission meeting: At the meeting, Design Commission will review the project for compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin based on Working Group recommendations and issue a recommendation detailing to 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 Staff items needed to be addressed in order to achieve compliance. Design Commission - Project Review Application Page 5 PROJECT REVIEW PROCESS: DENSITY BONUS PROJECTS 1. S ix w eeks prior : C onta ct D ensit y Bonu s Sta ff 2. F ive w eeks pr ior : D en si ty Bonus Staff s chedul es m eet i ng 3. En d of four th week prior : App lic an t su bmits a p p li ca ti on 4. En d of th ird week pri or : Wo rki ng Group m eets to r ev iew a pp li cati on 5. En d of th e s econd week pri or : Wo rki ng Group p rov i des reco mmendati on 6. One week prior : Proj ec t pl aced on D es ign C om mis si on a genda 7. Des ign C ommis si on me ets to revi ew projec t 8. One week af ter : Cha ir i ss ues forma l r eco mmend ation Design Commission - Project Review Application Page 6 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, Street Jones Building, 1000 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702 Executive Liason: Jorge E. Rousselin jorge.rousselin@austintexas.gov (512) 974-2975 Staff Liason: Nicole Corona nicole.corona@austintexas.gov (512) 974-3146 Density Bonus Program Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin jorge.rousselin@austintexas.gov (512) 974-2975 Design Commission - Project Review Application Page 7 A. PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT NAME PROJECT T YPE Infrastructure Private project PROJECT LOCATIO N/ ADDRES S PROJECT LOCATIO N/ ADDRES S City building & site Other Density Bonus A PPLICANT PROPERT Y OWNE R A PPLICANT MAILI NG A DDRESS PROPERT Y OWNE R MAI LING AD DRESS A PPLICANT TELEPHO NE NUM BER PROPERT Y OWNE R TEL EPHO NE NUMB ER PROJECT START DATE PROJ ECT C OMPLE TION D ATE A PPLICANT’S ARCHITECT A PPL IC ANT’ S ENG INEER Design Commission - Project Review Application Page 8 1. Indi cate if proposed P rojec t is r e qu ir ed by City Ordinance to be r eviewed by the Desig n Commiss ion . 2. D esc ribe the re comm endatio n t h a t yo u are request ing from the Design Com mission. 3. Current De sign Ph ase o f Pro jec t (D e s ign C o mmission prefers to s ee projects right af ter ap p roved conceptual, sc he m atic, d esign d ev e lo pme n t ) . 4. Is thi s P roje ct su bje ct to Site Pl an an d /o r Zo ning application approvals? Will it be pres ente d to Plann in g Commission and /or City Co uncil? If s o , wh e n? 5. D o es t his P rojec t co mply with L a n d D ev e lop ment Code Subchapter E? List spec ifically any Altern ative E quival ent C ompliance requ est if an y. Ple ase refer to website for Alternate Equivalent Compliance ( AEC) requirements. Design Commission - Project Review Application Page 9 B. PROJECT BACKGROUND 6. Provi de proje ct backgro und inc lu din g go als , scope, building/planning typ e, and schedule. Broadly address e ach of the “Shar ed Valu es fo r Ur ba n Are as ” t hat are listed on Page 6 of the Urban Design Guidelines . 7. Has this proje ct c ondu cted co m mu n it y/ st akeholder outreach? If so, please provide do cumentation to d emonstrate commu nity/ stake ho l de r su ppo r t of t his project. 8. Is thi s proj ect su bmitting fo r t h e D own to wn Density Bonus Program? If so , ple ase provide a c omp lete d Down town De nsity Bon us Applica t io n . 9. Has the p roj ect b een r eviewed by C OA D ep ar tment (i.e. DAC) Staff? If so , pleas e de scr ibe and c ite an y relevant comme nts o r f eed bac k th at t h e C om mission should be aw ar e o f. 10. Are ther e any limitations to c om pli anc e o r plann ing principles due to the s pecific r equirement s of this proj - e ct that the C om mission sh o uld b e awa re o f? Design Commission - Project Review Application Page 10 C. EXISTING CONDITIONS AND CONTEXT 11. Iden tify c on nec tiv ity to pu blic t ran s po r t at i on including, bicycle and pe destrian ro utes and/or multi- mod al trans por tatio n. Doe s th e pro j ec t c om ply wit h ADA requireme nt s? Provide a site co ntext map and attach ad ditional page s as need ed . 12. Iden tify and d esc r ibe any e xist ing f e at u re s that are required to b e p reser ved and/o r prot ect ed suc h as h eritage tree s, c r e ek s or str eam s, e nda nge r e d species (flora an d/o r fauna)? Attach additional site diagrams as needed. 13. Is t his projec t within any City o f Au st in plann ing district, maste r p lan, neighbor ho od plan, reg ulatory dis - t rict, overlay, e tc .? If so , please illu st ra t e h o w this project confor ms to the r espec tive plan. Attach addition al pages as ne eded. ( See below fo r r e qu ire m e n t s. ) 14. L ist any p roje c t program and / or s it e c o n st raints that should be co nside red. Design Commission - Project Review Application Page 11 D. RELATIONSHIP TO PUBLIC REALM Publi c realm is def ined as any pu blic al ly o wn e d streets, pat hways, r ig ht of ways, parks, publicl y ac ces sible open space s and an y pu b lic and c iv ic bu ild in g and facilities. The quality o f our pub lic r ealm is vital if we are to be s uccessful in cr eating e nv iro nm e nt s t h at people want to live and wo rk in. 16. The shar ed valu es ou tlined in t h e Ur ban D esign G uidelines include Hum an Charact er, Density, Sus tain ability, Diversity, Economic V itality, C iv ic A r t , A S en s e of Time, Unique Charac ter, Aut hentic ity, S af ety a nd Conn ection to the Outdoors. How is the project addressing these unique community characteristics? Is the project develop - ing any pub lic amenities fo r ur ba n co n t in u it y and vital place making? 16. Does th is proje ct enco u rage st re e t l ev e l act ivit y to engage and r esp ond to function al ne eds s uch as shade, res t areas, multi -mod al transpo r t at io n sto rage and pat hs? 17. H ow will the p ro jec t be a go od ne igh b or to adjacent proper ties? For example, desc rib e t he treatmen t of the t ransiti on are a b etwee n pro per tie s, i. e . f e nc e , landscape improveme nts, etc . Design Commission - Project Review Application Page 12 E. ENVIRONMENTAL / SUSTAINABLE ISSUES Th e Au s t i n Ur b a n D e si g n G u i d e l i n e s s e t a g o a l t h a t , “A l l d ev e l o p m e n t s h o u l d t a k e i n to c o n si d e ra t i o n t h e n e e d to conser ve ene r gy and r eso u rc es. It sh ou ld also strive for a small carbo n foo tpr int.” 18. Pl ease lis t any signif icant co mp one nt s o f the project that contribute to mee ting this goal. If the project has been designe d to ac comm od ate f u t u re inc lu sion of such componen ts (fo r e xamp le, b y b eing built “solar ready”) please list them. 19. If the projec t is be ing d esigne d to me e t any sustainability/enviro nme ntal standards or c er tification s (for example, LEE D Silve r), p lease li st t h e m h ere and att ach relevant c hec klists o r similar do c umen ts that d emonstrate how th e standard or c e r t i fic a t io n will be achieved. 20. If the projec t contains oth er s igni fic a n t s ustainability components no t inc luded above that t he Commiss ion sh ou ld note, please list the m he r e . Design Commission - Project Review Application Page 13 APPENDIX A 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. Design Commission - Project Review Application Page 14 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. 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, healthycommunities. Design Commission - Project Review Application Page 15 CFS P38: Reduce energy consumption and waste generation in all public buildings to meet the City’s greenhouse gasreduction 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. Society Building Block 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. 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 Page 16