04. 17th and Guadalupe Apartments Downtown Density Bonus Program Approval Packet Part 1 — original pdf

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M E M 0 R A N D U M TO: Site Plan and Building Permit Case Managers FROM: Joi Harden, AICP, Zoning Officer Planning Department DATE: September 14, 2023 RE: Density Bonus for the 17th and Guadalupe project under Site Plan number (SP-2020-0128C), Address: 313 W 17th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 This memorandum grants approval to the 17th and Guadalupe project subject to the stated conditions and requirements of LDC 25-2-586 - Downtown Density Bonus Program as of the date listed above. The attachments include the requirements for the above-mentioned project to be granted the listed entitlements through the Downtown Density Bonus Program. These requirements must be fulfilled before a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) is granted for this project. The following entitlements are associated only with the Project as described in the attached documents and site plan SP-2020-0128C and cannot be transferred to a different project. If an applicant proposes a different project on the same site and seeks to use a Density Bonus, the applicant must re-apply for the Downtown Density Bonus Program using the rules in effect at the time of application. The entitlements granted herein do not run with the land. This memorandum shall be attached to all site plan applications and building permit applications and the following note shall be placed in AMANDA and on the cover of all site plan applications and building permit applications: “A Certificate of Occupancy shall not be granted for this Project until all requirements specified in the memo, RE: Density Bonus Project for the 17th and Guadalupe project dated September 14, 2023, and its attachments are met.” Staff shall verify that all requirements have been met before issuing a certificate of occupancy by checking with Zack Lofton of the Zoning & Urban Design Division, Housing and Planning Department, zack.lofton@austintexas.gov or (512)974-9363. Attachments: A. Density Bonus Program Application including: a. Section diagram showing area and height bonus by parcel b. Site plan c. Building elevations with bonus area information d. 3D Views B. Great Street Plan and Approval Letter C. Design Commission Approval Letter D. Review of consistency with Urban Design Guidelines E. Affordable Housing Certification Letter F. AEGB Letter of Intent and scorecard G. Executed Restrictive Covenant Including both Great Streets and AEGB 2-star requirements Cc: Lauren Middleton-Pratt, Planning Department Joi Harden, Planning Department Jorge E. Rousselin, Planning Department Mandy DeMayo, Housing Department Erica Leak, Planning Department Brendan Kennedy, Housing Department Christine Barton Holmes, Development Services Department DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM (DDBP) SUBMITTAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS A property owner (Owner) or his/her representative (Applicant) acting on behalf of the Owner can initiate an administrative request to the Director of Planning (Director) seeking additional Floor-to-Area (FAR) entitlements as outlined in the Downtown Density Bonus Program as approved by Ordinance No. 20140227-054. In order for the Director to conduct an administrative review, the requirements listed below must be submitted. Once an application is deemed complete, the Director will inform the Applicant of review commencement. The following submittals are required in a complete PDF package of no more than 10 Mb in size with sheets no larger than 11x17 inches: 1. Completed DDBP Application; 2. Vicinity plan locating the project in its context, and showing a minimum 9 block area around the project; 3. Location and nature of nearby transit facilities; 4. Drawings (submitted drawings should demonstrate compliance with Subchapter E Design Standards, as applicable): o Site plan; o Landscape plan; o Floor plans; o Exterior elevations (all sides); o Three-dimensional views; 5. As part of the gatekeeper requirements, submit copy of the projects signed Austin Energy Green Building Letter of Intent; and 6. Other items that may be submitted but not required: Narrative / graphics / photos to further describe the project. 7. Coordination memo acknowledgment from the City of Austin’s Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department (NHCD) detailing affordable housing community benefits. Please contact Ms. Sandra Harkins at NHCD for more information. DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM (DDBP) SUBMITTAL APPLICATION 1. Project Name 2. Case Number 3. Property Owner Name: Address: Phone: E-mail: 4. Applicant/Authorized Agent Name: Address: Phone: E-mail: 5. Anticipated Project Address: Page 1 of 9 6. Site Information a. Lot area (also include on site plan): b. Existing zoning (include any zoning suffixes such as “H,” “CO,” etc. If the property has a conditional overlay (CO), provide explanation of conditions (attach additional pages as necessary): c. Existing entitlements: I. Current floor to area (FAR) limitation: II. Current height limitation (in feet) : III. Affected by Capitol View Corridors (CVCs) Yes/No? Yes No If yes, please provide specify height allowed under CVC: 7. Existing Deed Restrictions Detail existing deed restrictions on the property (if any): Page 2 of 9 8. Building Information a. Total square footage - Only include the square footage that counts towards FAR; see LDC 25-1-21(40), (44), and (45): b. Gross floor area devoted to the different land use categories included in the project (e.g., retail/restaurant, office, apartment, condominium, hotel): c. Number or units (if residential development): d. Number of rooms (if hotel or similar use): e. Number of floors: f. Height: g. FAR requested: h. Number of parking spaces: Page 3 of 9 9. Gatekeeper Requirements Provide an explanation of how this project meets the Gatekeeper requirements of the DDBP as described in Ordinance No. 20140227-054. Attach additional page(s) as necessary: 10. Community Benefits Detail which community benefits will be used and how they will be applied (affordable housing on site, fee in lieu of, affordable housing + community benefit, etc.). Attach additional page(s) as necessary: Page 4 of 9 11. Density Bonus Calculation Provide a calculation method of how the additional FAR is sought including site area and amount per square foot. Calculation should include all Gatekeeper items plus all community benefits: 12. Relate Project to the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin Provide detailed explanation of how the project substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin with reference to specific guidelines. Attach additional page(s) as necessary. Page 5 of 9 13. Acknowledgements a. Applicant understands that a standard restrictive covenant template will be drafted by the City of Austin to address Gatekeeper requirements in accordance with 25-2-586(C)(1): Yes No b. Applicant understands that will be required to submit a copy of the project’s signed Austin Energy Green Building Letter of Intent: Yes No c. Applicant has received and reviewed a copy of the Downtown Density Bonus Ordinance: Yes No d. Applicant has received and reviewed a copy of the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin: Yes No e. Applicant has scheduled presentation to the Design Commission Working Group and follow-up Design Commission Meeting by coordinating dates with program staff? (Anne.Milne@austintexas.gov) Yes No f. If considering in lieu fee or provision of on-site affordable housing as a public benefit, Applicant has scheduled a coordination meeting with the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department to detail program requirements and obtained a letter of affordability from NHCD: Yes No Page 6 of 9 ______________________________________________ Signed: Owner or Applicant Authorized Agent Date Submitted Page 7 of 9 DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM (DDBP) APPLICATION SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST Submitted: Completed DDBP Application; Vicinity plan/aerial locating the project in its context, and showing a minimum 9 block area around the project; Location of nearby transit facilities; Drawings: Landscape plan;  Site plan;   Floor plans;  Exterior elevations (all sides);  Three-dimensional views; Copy of the projects signed Austin Energy Green Building Letter of Intent; Other items that may be submitted but not required: Narrative / graphics / photos to further describe the project. Letter of affordability and acknowledgment from NHCD for affordable housing community benefit. Page 8 of 9 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 17Th and Guadalupe Project Substantially Complies with the Urban Design Guidelines KEY GUIDELINES MET: AW.1 Create Dense Development AW.2 Create Mixed Use Development PS.2 Minimize Curb Cuts B.1 Build to the Street PS.3 Create Potential for Two-Way Streets B.2 Provide Multi-Tenant, Pedestrian-Oriented Development at the Street Level PS.4 Reinforce Pedestrian Activity PS.6 Enhance the Street Scape B.3 Accentuate Primary Entrances B.4 Encourage the Inclusion of Local Character PS.7 Avoid Conflicts Between Pedestrians and Utility Equipment B.5 Control On-Site Parking PS.8 Install Street Trees B.6 Create Quality Construction AW.3 Create Developments With Connectivity and Human Scale Circulation PS.10 Provide Protection from Cars B.7 Create Buildings with Human Scale AW.7 Avoid Historical Misrepresentation PS.11 Screen Mechanical and Utility Equipment AW.9 Acknowledge That Rooftops are Seen From Other Buildings and The Street PS.12 Provide Generous Street-Level Windows AW.10 Avoid The Development of Theme Environments PS.13 Install Pedestrian-Friendly Materials at Street Level URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 1 of 19 515 CONGRESS AVE AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701rhodepartners.comDESIGN COMMISSION EXHIBITJUNE 14, 201917TH AND GUADALUPE313 WEST 17TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXASMETRO RAPID TRANSIT STOPS METRO BUS TRANSIT STOPS PROJECT SITE UT AUSTIN W 17TH ST W 15TH STREET T E S P U L A D A U G D LV R B A M A N L STATE CAPITOL 5 IH-3 FUTURE TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE PROJECT SITE DMU W MLK BLVD DMU DMU DMU-H MF-5 DMU DMU DMU- CURE DMU CS DMU CBD W 17TH STREET DMU-CO CS CS DMU MF-5 T E S P U L A D A U G DMU DMU-H CS LR CS W 15TH STREET CBD DMU CBD DMU CS GO MF-5 DMU MF-5 CS FUTURE HOTEL Gray Buildings © 2008 Sanborn Gray Buildings © 2008 Sanborn VICINITY MAPS & NEARBY TRANSIT AND ZONING 2 of 19 515 CONGRESS AVE AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701rhodepartners.comDESIGN COMMISSION EXHIBITJUNE 14, 201917TH AND GUADALUPE313 WEST 17TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXASGray Buildings © 2008 SanbornBUILDING TO BE DEMOLISHED PROJECT SITE CLAY PIT RESTAURANT EXISTING CONDITIONS - VIEW FROM NW 3 of 19 515 CONGRESS AVE AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701rhodepartners.comDESIGN COMMISSION EXHIBITJUNE 14, 201917TH AND GUADALUPE313 WEST 17TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXASCLAY PIT RESTAURANT FUTURE TRAVIS COUNTY COURT- HOUSE SITE PROJECT SITE BUILDING TO BE DEMOLISHED FUTURE HOTEL SITE EXISTING CONDITIONS - VIEW FROM SE 4 of 19 515 CONGRESS AVE AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701rhodepartners.comDESIGN COMMISSION EXHIBITJUNE 14, 201917TH AND GUADALUPE313 WEST 17TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS100% GLAZING PERMITTED ON WEST AND NORTH FACADES PARKING LEVELS SCREENED ON ALL FOUR SIDES GROUND FLOOR DOUBLE-HEIGHT LEVEL, UNDULATES IN PLAN TO ARTICULATE ENTRIES AND ENHANCE PEDES- TRIAN EXPERIENCE GREAT STREETS ENHANCEMENTS PROPOSED ON 17TH AND GUADALUPE STREETS, GARAGE ENTRY ON 17TH STREET AT NE CORNER OF LOT SOUTH TOWER FACADE PUSHED BACK TO ALLOW FOR INCREASED GLAZING, VIEWS OF DOWNTOWN 45% PERMITTED ON SOUTH AND EAST FACADES PROJECT MASSING TOP: RESIDENTIAL UNITS MIDDLE: AMENITY DECK BASE: LOBBY/GALLERY/RETAIL PROJECT DESCRIPTION • 27 story residential high-rise tower, located in the northwest corner of downtown, just south of the UT Campus. • 5,200 square feet of retail and art gallery lease space on the ground floor, adjacent to resident lobby • Museum-like, functional aesthetic and site specific responses to views, solar angles, occupants, passerbys, nearby build- ings and downtown in general drive key design decisions. • 150,000 square feet of apartments • 117 units • 16 residential levels: 10 through 25; 112 units • Levels 26–27: 5 penthouses with loft • Double-height penthouses with views of the Capitol, UT, and the Hill Country; defines building top. • Parking for 194 cars, resident storage available • 9th floor amenity deck with pool, clubhouse, fitness, etc. • Construction start planned for Winter of 2019 PROJECT DESCRIPTION & DIAGRAM 5 of 19 515 CONGRESS AVE AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701rhodepartners.comDESIGN COMMISSION EXHIBITJUNE 14, 201917TH AND GUADALUPE313 WEST 17TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS