Recommendation 20240826-003: Umlauf Plan — original pdf

Recommendation

DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240826-003 Date: August 26, 2024 Subject: Umlauf Sculpture Garden + Museum Historic Preservation, Expansion, and Unification Plan Motioned By: Commissioner Wittstruck Seconded By: Commissioner Lee Recommendation Support of the Umlauf Sculpture Garden + Museum Historic Preservation, Expansion, and Unification Plan. Description of Recommendation to Council The Design Commission recommends that the Austin City Council approve the proposed Umlauf Sculpture Garden + Museum Plan but with additional consideration for mobility, parking, and circulation. Rationale: The goals and vision of the Umlauf Sculpture Garden + Museum Plan are in line with the vision and shared values of the City of Austin Urban Design Guidelines, particularly with Civic Art and a Connection to the Outdoors; however, additional scrutiny of the following details would further bolster the values of Human Character, Sustainability, and Safety: • Mobility planning with an understanding of transit and shuttle offerings • A more robust plan to address both onsite/offsite parking • An evaluation of circulation to optimize user experience Vote 8-0-0 For: Vice Chair Meiners, Commissioner Gelles, Commissioner Howard, Commissioner Ladner, Commissioner Lee, Commissioner McKinney, Commissioner Wallace, Commissioner Wittstruck Against: Abstain: Absent: Chair Salinas, Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Luckens Attest: Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Design Commission 1 of 1