06. 321 W. 6th Street Downtown Density Bonus Program Approval Packet

Design Commission – Sept. 22, 2025

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MEMORANDUM TO: Site Plan and Building Permit Case Managers FROM: Jerry Rusthoven$ Housing & Planning Department DATE: September 8,2027 RE Density Bonus for 321 W. 6th Street under SP-2019-0516C, Expected address: 321 W. 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 This memorandum grants approvalto 321 W. 5th Street (the Project) subject to the stated conditions and requirements as of the date listed above. This memorandum also summarizes the requirements that must be met for the above-mentioned project to be granted the entitlements listed below through the Downtown Density Bonus Program as described in City Code section 25-2-586. The entitlements described below are associated only with the Project as described in the attached documents and site plan No. SP-2019-0516C and cannot be transferred to a different project. lf 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. "A Certificate of Occupancy shall not be granted for this Project until atl requirements below are met. This memorandum shall be attached to allsite 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: 'ACertificate of Occupancy shall not be granted for this Project untilall requirementsspecifiedinthememo f,EDensity Bonusfor32l W. 6th Street dated September 8, 2021 are met." Staffshallverify that all requirements have been met before issuins a certificate of occupancv by checking with Aaron D. Jenkins of the Zonirg &Urban Design Division, Housing and Planning Department, aaron.ienkins@austintexas.gov or (512) 97 4-t243. Requirements to be fulfilled before a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) may be granted for this project: 1. GreatStreets lmprovements: Complete construction of allGreat Streets improvements along all of the project's public right-of-way frontages consistent with the City of Austin Great Streets Standards and in accordance with the attached executed public restrictive covenant and Gatekeeper requirements of Ordinance No. 2014A522-A77. City of Austin Zoning & Urban Design Staff will inspect construction for compliance prior to granting a CO. Page 1 of 2 2. AEBG requirement: Prior to issuance of a CO, achieve a minimum two-star rating under the AEGB program using the ratings in effect at the time the Project is registered with the Austin Energy Green Building Program. 3. Project Design: Design of the project to remain consistent with the drawings (see attachments). Deviations from the submitted drawings require re-review for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines. 4. Maximum entitlements if all requirements are met: FAR Bonus: The project is eligible to be built to a maximum Floor-to-Area Ratio of 25:1 as specified in the attached drawings. All other site entitlements remain unchanged from existing CBD zoning. 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. AEGB Letter of Intent and scorecard F. Filed Restrictive Covenant CC: Jessi Koch, HPD Jerry Rusthoven, HPD Rosie Truelove, HPD Wendy Rhoades,HPD Jose Roig, DSD Andy Linseisen, DSD Jeff Wacker, AEGB Jorge E. Rousselin, HPD Aaron D. Jenkins, HPD Erica Leak, HPD Alex Radtke, HPD Travis Perlman, HPD Lee Simmons, Law Caitlin Admire, HPD Page 2 of 2 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 ¡n 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; Floor plans; Exterior elevations (all sides); 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 acknowledgement from City of Austin’s Housing and Planning Department (HPD) detailing affordable housing benefits. Please Contact Ms. Alex Radtke at HPD for more information. Downtown Density Bonus Packet Checklist Downtown Density Bonus Application Site Plan Building Elevations 3D Views (Renderings) Diagram Showing Area & Height Bonus by Parcel Great Street Plan and Approval Design Commission Recommendation Letter Review of Consistency with Urban Design Guidelines Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) Letter of Intent and Scorecard Filed Restrictive Covenant Neighborhood Housing & Community Development Letter (NHCD) 7.Building Information a. Total square footage - Only include the square footage that counts towards FAR; see LDC 25-1-21(40), (44), and (45): 516,100 SF b. Gross floor area devoted to the different land use categories included in the project (e.g., retail/restaurant, office, apartment, condominium, hotel): Office - 110,435 SF Retail/Restaurant/Financial Services - 5,357 SF Multi-Family - 397,719 SF Flex - 2,589 SF 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: 363 N/A 63 770.5 25:1 Page 3 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 according to the Community Benefits calculations described in LDC § 25-2-586 (E)(1)-(12). Gross Site Area: 20,644 SF 20,644 SF x 8:1 = 165,152 SF Total Project Square Footage: 516,100 SF Bonus Area: 516,100 SF - 165,152 SF = 350,948 SF Bonus Fee: 350,948 SF x $10 = $3,509,480.00 $3,509,480 x 77.062% (residential portion) = $2,704,475.48 Fee-in-lieu payment for Downtown Density Bonus = $2,704,475.48 12. Community Benefits: Onsite, Fee in lieu, or Combination Detail which community benefits from LDC § 25-2-586 (E) will be used and how they will be applied (on site, fee in lieu of, or combination of the two). Attach additional page(s) as necessary: 100% of the bonus area will be achieved by paying into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Page 7 of 9 5019 5006 5005 5018 5004 5003 5002 5001 5007 5023 5022 5021 5015 5014 FIRE COMMAND BIKE ROOM UPUP TRASH & COMPOST AND RECYLCING UP FIRE PUMP TRANSFORMER VAULT UP UP UP TRASH STAGING UP 5026 5025 5024 00 20' 40' GRAPHIC SCALE 20' LEGEND PROPERTY LINE ADJACENT PROPERTY LINE BUILDING OVERHANG ACCESSIBLE PATH LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION CONCRETE SIDEWALK. SEE HARDSCAPE PLAN FOR DETAILS. TYPE 1 CURB RAMP. SEE CITY OF AUSTIN DETAILS ON SHEET 22. TREE GRATE. SEE DETAIL ON SHEET 22. EACH TREE TO HAVE AN OUTDOOR RATED ELECTRICAL OUTLET, PER STANDARD (4) BIKE RACK. SEE DETAIL ON SHEET 22. (5) BENCH. SEE DETAIL ON SHEET 22. AUSTIN ENERGY STANDARD 25' ROW ILLUMINATION POLE. SEE DETAIL ON SHEET 23. TRASH RECEPTACLE. SEE DETAIL ON SHEET 22. WARNING: CONTRACTOR IS TO VERIFY PRESENCE AND EXACT LOCATION OF ALL UTILITIES PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. Know what'sbelow. Call before you dig. BENCHMARKS TBM 1 - SQUARE CUT IN SIDEWALK AT CORNER OF BASE OF STEPS TO BUILDING AT THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF GUADALUPE STREET AND W 6TH STREET ELEVATION = 496.89' TBM 2 - MAG NAIL WITH 4WARD WASHER SET IN SIDEWALK ON WEST SIDE OF GUADALUPE AT SOUTH SIDE OF DRIVEWAY TO PARKING LOT AT BLOCK 53 ALLEY EXTENSION, ±150' SOUTH OF W 6TH STREET. ELEVATION = 489.37' SITE PLAN APPROVAL SHEET ____OF____ FILE NUMBER__________________APPLICATION DATE_______________ SP-2019-0516C 11132019 APPROVED BY COMMISSION ON_______________UNDER SECTION_______ OF 112 CHAPTER__________OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN CODE. 25-5 EXPIRATION DATE (25-5-81,LDC)__________CASE MANAGER__________________ ANN DESANCTIS PROJECT EXPIRATION DATE (ORD.970905-A)__________DWPZ______DDZ______ __________________________________________________________________________ Director, Development Services Department RELEASED FOR GENERAL COMPLIANCE:_____________ZONING_____________ CBD Rev. 1____________________________Correction 1_____________________________ Rev. 2____________________________Correction 2_____________________________ Rev. 3____________________________Correction 3_____________________________ Final plat must be recorded by the Project Expiration Date, if applicable. Subsequent Site Plans which do not comply with the Code current at the time of filing, and all required Building Permits andor a notice of construction (if a building permit is not required), must also be approved prior to the Project Expiration Date. N A L P E T S I E L A D G N R P S I I L A C R E M M O C I N T S U A F O Y T C I S A X E T , Y T N U O C Y T N U O C S V A R T I SHEET NUMBER 9 OF 36 SP-2019-0516C WEST SIXTH STREET (bicycle and local access street) (2) PARALLEL PARKING SPACS ’ 8 ’ 0 1 g n i t n a p l n a i r t s e d e p Level 01 Streetscape Plan TRASH CAN, TYP LIGHT POLE, TYP INTERACTIVE ART FOR PUBLIC PLANTER BIKE RACK, TYP (4) 5” SHUMARD OAKS, TYP BENCH, TYP NEW TREE MAY BE PROVIDED IN THE FUTURE IF EXISTING UTILITY CONFLICTS CAN BE MITIGATED ADA PAVERS 7’ planting 10’ pedestrian T E E R T S E P U L A D A U G ) t e e r t s r e t u m m o c ( (4) 5” CEDAR ELMS, TYP COA GREAT STREETS PAVERS LINE OF BUILDING OVERHANG ABOVE ADA PAVERS PROPERTY LINE 11 / 32 Downtown Density Bonus Application22 June 2020 - Design CommissionProject321 W 6th & GuadalupeClientRyan CompaniesProject Number 119041 Building Elevations North East South West 770.5’ 242’ 0’ 20 / 32 Downtown Density Bonus Application22 June 2020 - Design CommissionProject321 W 6th & GuadalupeClientRyan CompaniesProject Number 11904110 / 32 Downtown Density Bonus Application22 June 2020 - Design CommissionProject321 W 6th & GuadalupeClientRyan CompaniesProject Number 11904112 / 32 Downtown Density Bonus Application22 June 2020 - Design CommissionProject321 W 6th & GuadalupeClientRyan CompaniesProject Number 119041Corner of Guadalupe and W. 6th 13 / 32 Downtown Density Bonus Application22 June 2020 - Design CommissionProject321 W 6th & GuadalupeClientRyan CompaniesProject Number 119041East on W. 6th 14 / 32 Downtown Density Bonus Application22 June 2020 - Design CommissionProject321 W 6th & GuadalupeClientRyan CompaniesProject Number 119041West on W. 6th 15 / 32 Downtown Density Bonus Application22 June 2020 - Design CommissionProject321 W 6th & GuadalupeClientRyan CompaniesProject Number 119041East on W. 6th 16 / 32 Downtown Density Bonus Application22 June 2020 - Design CommissionProject321 W 6th & GuadalupeClientRyan CompaniesProject Number 119041Program Stack Massing Project Program Diagram Perspective & Section BUILDING SECTION NORTH - SOUTH LEVEL 60 Amenity 1 level Clubhouse LEVEL 44 Mechanical 1 level LEVEL 20-59 Residential 363 units 39 levels LEVEL 18-19 Amenity 2 levels Fitness & Pool LEVEL 13-17 Office 5 levels LEVEL 12 BBVA Office LEVEL 2-11 Garage 10 levels 43 cars/level 436 total cars LEVEL 1M BBVA Bank Mezzanine LEVEL 1 BBVA bank lobby Residential/office lobby BOH LEVEL B1-B1.5 Parking Garage 1 Level 54 cars W. 6th St 770.5’ 734’ 242’ 140’ View from Northwest e S t p a l u d a G u Client Ryan Companies Project Number 119041 Progress 05 Mar 2020 Project 321 W 6th 770.5’ 734’ 651’ 552’ 274’ 242’ 140’ 0’ " 6 - ' 6 4 " 0 - ' 8 1 " 0 - ' 6 6 " 0 - ' 8 8 " 0 - ' 4 1 " 0 - ' 4 6 2 " 0 - ' 2 3 " 0 - ' 2 0 1 " 0 - ' 0 4 1 " 0 - ' 2 2 L 61 - 62 MECH PENTHOUSE L 60 DOG PARK / ROOF TOP AMENITY L 54 - 59 TIER 3 RESIDENTIAL L 45 - 53 TIER 2 RESIDENTIAL L 44 - MECH L 20 - 43 TIER 1 RESIDENTIAL L 18 - 19 AMENITY L 12 - 17 OFFICE L 2 - 11 PARKING L 1 GROUND FLOOR B2-B1 UNDERGROUND Lobby / Retail Parking Office Amenity Outdoor Amenity Pool Residential (Tier 1) Residential (Tier 2) Residential (Tier 3) Penthouse Core Building Areas Retail: 5,357 SF Office: 110,435 SF Residential Units: 363 Parking Spaces: 490 739' - 2" " 6 - ' 2 " 0 - ' 2 1 LVL 19 258' - 0" LVL 18 242' - 0" " 0 - ' 6 1 " 0 - ' 2 2 " 0 - ' 6 1 " 0 - ' 6 1 " 0 - ' 6 1 " 0 - ' 6 1 " 0 - ' 6 1 " 0 - ' 0 2 " 0 - ' 0 1 LVL 17 220' - 0" LVL 16 204' - 0" LVL 15 188' - 0" LVL 14 172' - 0" LVL 13 156' - 0" LVL 12 140' - 0" LVL 11 120' - 0" LVL 10 110' - 0" 637' - 2" 620' - 0" 628' - 0" Progress 04 April 2020 Project 321 W 6th 4 / 32 Client Ryan Companies Project Number 119041 Downtown Density Bonus Application22 June 2020 - Design CommissionProject321 W 6th & GuadalupeClientRyan CompaniesProject Number 119041 SITE PLAN NOTES: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. ALL PARKING SPACES SHALL HAVE MINIMUM 7'-0" VERTICAL CLEARANCE. EVERY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACE SHALL BE IDENTIFIED BY A SIGN CENTERED 5 FEET ABOVE THE PARKING SURFACE, AT THE HEAD OF THE PARKING SPACE. THE SIGN MUST INCLUDE THE INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF ACCESSIBILITY AND STATE RESERVED, OR EQUIVALENT LANGUAGE. SUCH SIGNS SHALL NOT BE OBSCURED BY A VEHICLE PARKED IN THE SPACE AND SHALL MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN UBC, 3108(c) AND ANSI A1171-1986-4.6.2. CONTRACTOR TO HAVE STAKING VERIFIED BY OWNER PRIOR TO PROCEEDING WITH CONSTRUCTION. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE TO FACE OF CURB UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. SCREENING FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND LOADING AREAS SHALL BE THE SAME AS, OR OF EQUAL QUALITY TO, PRINCIPAL BUILDING MATERIALS. COMPLIANCE WITH GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS OF TWO STAR IS REQUIRED FOR ALL BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTED ON THIS SITE. ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTING WILL BE FULL CUT-OFF AND FULLY SHIELDED IN COMPLIANCE WITH SUBCHAPTER E 2.5 AND WILL BE REVIEWED DURING BUILDING PLAN REVIEW. ANY CHANGES OR SUBSTITUTION OF LAMPLIGHT FIXTURES SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE FOR APPROVAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2.5.2.E CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL GREAT STREETS ELECTRICAL CONDUIT, PULL BOXES, AND MANHOLES PER AUSTIN ENERGY GREAT STREETS STANDARDS. REFER TO AUSTIN ENERGY TYPICAL GREAT STREETS LAYOUT. APPROVAL OF THESE PLANS BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN INDICATES COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE CITY REGULATIONS ONLY. COMPLIANCE WITH ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS SUCH AS THE 2010 STANDARDS FOR ACCESSIBLE DESIGN OR THE 2012 TEXAS ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS WAS NOT VERIFIED. THE APPLICANT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS. SLOPES ON ACCESSIBLE ROUTES MAY NOT EXCEED 1:20 UNLESS DESIGNED AS A RAMP. ANSI 403.3 ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES MUST BE LOCATED ON A SURFACE WITH A SLOPE NOT EXCEEDING 1:50. ANSI 502.5 ACCESSIBLE ROUTES MUST HAVE A CROSS-SLOPE NO GREATER THAN 1:50. ANSI 403.3 PAVERS SHALL BE NON-BEVELED TO MINIMIZE VIBRATIONS TO WHEELCHAIR BOUNDARY PEDESTRIANS. NONE OF THE ON-STREET SPACES ARE RESERVED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAY BE USED BY ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC. THE DEVELOPER MUST BE AWARE THAT THEY CAN COUNT ON-STREET SPACES AT THEIR OWN RISK; THE SPACES MAY BE REMOVED AT ANY TIME FOR ANY REASON AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN WILL NOT RELOCATE DISPLACED ON-STREET PARKING. IN ADDITION, IF THE ADJOINING STREET APPLIES FOR AND RECEIVES RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING, THE PARKING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT WILL NOT COUNT AS RESIDENTIAL PARKING AND THE RESIDENTS WILL NOT RECEIVE RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT MUST BE ISSUED PRIOR TO AN APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT FOR NON-CONSOLIDATED OR PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED SITE PLANS. FOR DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION: THE OWNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL COSTS FOR RELOCATION OF, OR DAMAGE TO UTILITIES. EACH COMPACT PARKING SPACEAISLE WILL BE SIGNED "SMALL CAR ONLY." THE OWNER WILL MAKE A GOOD FAITH EFFORT TO WORK WITH AUSTIN ENERGY ON MITIGATING THE EXISTING GRID TRANSFORMER LOCATED IN THE STREETSCAPE ALONG GUADALUPE INTO THE PROPOSED VAULT ROOM IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE AN ADDITIONAL STREET TREE CONSISTENT WITH GREAT STREETS STANDARDS. IF A DESIGN SOLUTION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN ADDITIONAL STREET TREE ALONG GUADALUPE STREET IS FOUND, A SITE PLAN CORRECTION WILL BE SOUGHT AT THAT TIME. SITE PLAN FIGURE: & S E L B A T N A L P E T S I S E T O N WARNING: CONTRACTOR IS TO VERIFY PRESENCE AND EXACT LOCATION OF ALL UTILITIES PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. Know what'sbelow. Call before you dig. BENCHMARKS TBM 1 - SQUARE CUT IN SIDEWALK AT CORNER OF BASE OF STEPS TO BUILDING AT THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF GUADALUPE STREET AND W 6TH STREET ELEVATION = 496.89' TBM 2 - MAG NAIL WITH 4WARD WASHER SET IN SIDEWALK ON WEST SIDE OF GUADALUPE AT SOUTH SIDE OF DRIVEWAY TO PARKING LOT AT BLOCK 53 ALLEY EXTENSION, ±150' SOUTH OF W 6TH STREET. ELEVATION = 489.37' SITE PLAN APPROVAL SHEET ____OF____ FILE NUMBER__________________APPLICATION DATE_______________ SP-2019-0516C 11132019 APPROVED BY COMMISSION ON_______________UNDER SECTION_______ OF 112 CHAPTER__________OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN CODE. 25-5 EXPIRATION DATE (25-5-81,LDC)__________CASE MANAGER__________________ ANN DESANCTIS PROJECT EXPIRATION DATE (ORD.970905-A)__________DWPZ______DDZ______ __________________________________________________________________________ Director, Development Services Department RELEASED FOR GENERAL COMPLIANCE:_____________ZONING_____________ CBD Rev. 1____________________________Correction 1_____________________________ Rev. 2____________________________Correction 2_____________________________ Rev. 3____________________________Correction 3_____________________________ Final plat must be recorded by the Project Expiration Date, if applicable. Subsequent Site Plans which do not comply with the Code current at the time of filing, and all required Building Permits andor a notice of construction (if a building permit is not required), must also be approved prior to the Project Expiration Date. H T 6 . W 1 2 3 I N T S U A F O Y T C I S A X E T , Y T N U O C S V A R T I SHEET NUMBER 10 OF 36 SP-2019-0516C Great Streets Site Plan Letter of Approval Date: June 25, 2020 Project Name: 321 W. 6th Street SP Number: SP-2019-0516C Address: 321 W. 6th Street TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Site Plan SP-2019-0516C for the Downtown Density Bonus Project located at 321 W. 6th Street, has cleared all comments by meeting the standards of the Great Streets program. This letter serves as an official approval notification from the Urban Design Division of the Housing and Planning Department. Signature: Name Printed: Aaron D. Jenkins, AICP Title: Principal Planner 321 W. 6th Street - Downtown Density Bonus Request Urban Design Guidelines Compliance Matrix Additional commentary has been provided in blue in the UDG matrix to show how the project has been modified to address the comments and concerns presented by the working group. Area Wide Guidelines Guideline Achieved? (Yes/No) 1 AW-1: Create dense development 2 AW-2. Create mixed-use development 3 AW-3. Limit development which closes downtown streets 4 AW-4. Buffer neighborhood edges 5 AW-5. Incorporate civic art in both public and private development 6 AW-6. Protect important public views 7 8 9 AW-7. Avoid historical misrepresentations AW-8. Respect adjacent historic buildings AW-9. Acknowledge that rooftops are seen from other buildings and the street 10 AW-10. Avoid the development of theme environments Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes 11 AW-11. Recycle existing building stock No Public Streetscape Guidelines 12 PS-1. Protect the pedestrian where the building meets the street Yes 13 PS-2. Minimize curb cuts Yes Applicant's Comments The project is requesting additional density throught the Downtown Density Bonus program to increase density to an FAR of 25:1. The project will span a quarter block and incorporates a diverse mix of uses including approximately 110,435 SF of office space, 5,300 SF of ground floor retail space, and approximately 363 multifamily units. No existing city streets will be permanently closed because of the project. The project is located within the Central Business District and does not border any existing residential neighborhoods. The project will incorporate an interactive art piece from a local artist near the main entry at the northwest corner of the project site (intersection of Guadalupe and W. 6th). The project does not obscure existing views through public right-of way. The project is not located in the Capital View Corridor nor does it propose any pedestrian bridges or building fly overs. The building will be designed and built from high quality modern materials to create a contemporary building that reflects the high standards of the city and developer. There are no significant historically zoned buildings located adjacent to the project. The property is located adjacent to the Belmont and Austin Ale House which are pending redevelopment. The roof of the podium at level 18 will be used as an amenity space with a pool and deck space with various plantings and vegetation provided throughout. The roof top at level 60 is programed as an event space and outdoor dog park which will be available to residents. Mechanical equipment will be screened from view. The project is not a theme environment and does not mock or caricature past imaginary places. Two structures currently exist on the property. One building is a one-story drive-thru bank and the other is a one-story brick restaurant. Preserving either of these buildings would have an impact on the functionality of the Project, therefore both of these structures are proposed to be removed in their entireity. The project will comply with Austin Energy Green Building ("AEGB") recycling requirements. The first floor of the building is set back from the property line along W. 6th Street on the site's northern edge. A canopy is provided at the northwest corner of the site at the main entry which will provide adequate pedestrian coverage in the area where the building is setback. The canopy at the main entry is approximately 10-ft deep and 28-ft high. The height of the canopy allows the duel level retail space to have an increased presence. A smaller awning is provided at the entry to the retail space along West 6th Street and is situated approximately 10-ft above the sidewalk. In addition, street trees will be planted along W. 6th Street and Guadalupe Street consistent with Great Streets Standards to provide substantial overhead cover for the pedestrian. Three driveways are currently located on the BBVA Bank property. One is located mid-block off of W. 6th Street and the remaining two are located off of Guadalupe Street. The mid- block curb cut located off of W. 6th Street will be maintained to provide access to the above- grade parking. Access to below-grade parking and the loading dock will be provided off of the alley. The paving pattern will continue at a level walking surface across the length of the curb cut along W. 6th Street. The two existing curb cuts off of Guadalupe will be removed in order to ensure a pedestrian-friendly experience along this street. 14 PS-3. Create a potential for two-way streets Yes All driveways are designed perpendicular to the right-of-way to allow for two-way traffic flow and provide future flexibiltiy that can be adapted to the ever changing traffic demands. 321 W. 6th Street - Downtown Density Bonus Request Urban Design Guidelines Compliance Matrix 15 PS-4. Reinforce pedestrian activity Yes The project will implement Great Streets improvements along W. 6th Street and Guadalupe Street to encourage and reinforce pedestrian activity in and around the project. The project also proposes to extend the sidewalk further into the right-of-way on Guadalupe to prioritize the pedestrian at the street level. In addition, retail frontage has been provided along W. 6th Street and Guadalupe to activate these edges. An interactive art piece will also be provided at the entry of the building to reinforce pedestrian activity and enhance the vitality of the area. In an effort to further activate the open space area at the corner of 6th and Guadalupe, a planter box has been added near the main entrance to provide additional vegetation in the area and reinforce pedestrian activity. 16 PS-5. Enhance key transit stops N/A There are no existing transit stops located on the property. 17 PS-6. Enhance the streetscape Yes 18 PS-7. Avoid conflicts between pedestrians and utility equipment Yes 19 PS- 8. Install street trees Yes 20 PS- 9. Provide pedestrian-scaled lighting Yes The project will implement Great Streets improvements along W. 6th Street and Guadalupe Street to provide various streetscape amenities including, but not limited to, benches, trash receptacles, street trees, and bike racks. The streetscape design will also prioritize the pedestrian at all curb cuts, providing a flush condition to the adjacent sidewalk. In addition, ground floor retail and the interactive art piece located at the building entrance will activate and provide additional amenities available to the pedestrian. Please reference additional commentary provided in PS-8 related to the existing underground utilities along Guadalupe. Utilities have been concentrated along the alley as much as possible. The majority of utilities have been stacked on a mezzanine level and concentrated towards the southwest corner of the property along Guadalupe Street where the pedestrian activity is the lowest. The north and northwest portion of the property are anticipated to be the most active, and the east edge of the site is a zero lot line. Refer to site plan for utility locations. Since working group, the existing above grade AE vents and riser located in the streetscape along Guadalupe are now proposed to be removed and replaced with at grade fixtures to remove any conflicts between the pedestrian and utility equipment. Street trees are planned along W. 6th Street and Guadalupe Street in accordance with Greats Streets Standards. According to the landscape plans, four Cedar Elms are proposed along W. 6th Street and four Shumard Oaks are proposed along Guadalupe Street. The trees will be installed with a permanent irrigation and drainage system. Street trees are provided consistent with Great Streets standards to the greatest extent possible. There is currently an existing grid transformer located at the southwest corner of the property which prevents a street tree from being provided in this area. Until the electrial loads are confirmed and the vault room is fully designed, it is unknown at this time whether the existing AE furniture in the streetscape can be mitigated in order to accomodate an additional street tree in this area. The owner will make a good faith effort to continue working with Austin Energy on mitigating the existing grid transformer located in the steetscape along Guadalupe into the proposed vault room in order to accomodate an additional street tree consistent with Great Streets Standards. If a solution for the installation of an additional street tree along Guadalupe is found, a site plan correction will be sought at that time. The project will provide pedestrian-scale site lighting in accordance with the night sky ordinance and Great Streets design standards. Building lighting will be provided at the canopies to contribute to the pedestrian scale as well as complement the Great Streets lighting. 321 W. 6th Street - Downtown Density Bonus Request Urban Design Guidelines Compliance Matrix 21 PS- 10. Provide protection from cars/promote curbside parking 22 23 PS-11. Screen mechanical and utility equipment PS-12. Provide generous street-level windows 24 PS-13. Install pedestrian-friendly materials at street level Building Guidelines B- 1. Build to the street B- 2. Provide multi-tenant, pedestrian- oriented development at the street level B-3. Accentuate primary entrances B- 4. Encourage the inclusion of local character B- 5. Control on-site parking Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Sidewalks will comply with the Great Streets standards and create a buffer between pedestrians and vehicular traffic. The project has provided two parallel parking spaces on the north side of the site at the entry to provide additional protection for visitors. The pedestrian will also be buffered from cars by street furniture, trees, and planting zones through the implementation of Great Streets standards. Since working group, the pavers for the driveway and parallel parking spaces have been updated so that they are easily differentiated from the rest of the streetscape. ADA warning pavers have also been incorporated at both sides of the driveway along W. 6th Street as well as on the north side of the driveway off of Guadalupe Street in order to provide additional pedestrian protections as recommended by the working group. All mechanical and utility equipment will be screened. The project will incorporate street level glazing to provide maximum transparency at all retail and lobby spaces. The project currently proposes to use highly transparent glazing with VLT at 60% or higher at the pedestrian level. Building materials at the street level will be pedestrian friendly and durable. The base of the building will feature a glass curtain wall, concrete columns, and an articulated screen that will provide both a warm material and patterned plays of shadows at the pedestrian level. The sidewalk will feature benches, bike racks, street lights, and enhanced pedestrian pavers to enhance the street scape and pedestrian experience. The retail components will provide an additional pedestrian friendly scale with its signage and awnings. As requested by the working group, COA approved Great Streets pavers are now incorporated into the project to promote uniformity throughout the downtown area. A planter has also been added to the main building entrance to enhance the pedestrian realm. The building is built to the property line to the greatest extent possible with the exception of the entrance fronting W. 6th Street where we have provided a notch to allow for a generous shaded canopy as well as an area to feature an interactive art piece for the public. This notch also serves to highlight the primary entrance of the building. The ground floor of the building features a variety of uses at the pedestrian scale including, retail space along W. 6th Street, a residential/office shared lobby, and a bank at the northwest corner of the property. All of these uses encourage pedestrian traffic. No drive- through facilities are proposed. The primary entrance along W. 6th Street is distinguished by a generous canopy and a ±140 SF plaza featuring an interactive art piece for the pedestrian to enjoy. The awning above the entrance to the retail use has been updated since working group and is now more prominent. Future retail signage has also been added. The owner will engage a local artist to incorporate a unique sculpture element at the building entry. Local vegetation will be favored for planted areas. Parking is located on-site. Residential, office, and retail parking are primarily located above grade and parking for bank employees will be provided below grade. No parking is located at ground level with the exception of the two parallel parking spaces provided along W. 6th Street. All building service and loading zones are internal to the building. The facade for the above-grade parking is articulated in a way so as to make it indistinguishable from inhabited areas of the building. B- 6. Create quality construction Yes The project will utilize durable quality materials typical for Class - A commercial and high-end residential construction that will allow for the building to be enjoyed for years to come. 321 W. 6th Street - Downtown Density Bonus Request Urban Design Guidelines Compliance Matrix B- 7. Create buildings with human scale Yes The massing, material, program, and detailing has been considered at the ground level to create a pedestrian friendly human scale and amenities. Terraces and the amenity levels on the 18th floor and on the the roof have been considered to provide activated facades. The terracotta screen proposed accross the retail frontage will create a human scale and level of detail at the street level as well as provide a warm material and patterned plays of shadows at the pedestrian level. Plaza and Open Space Guidelines PZ-1. Treat the four squares with special consideration N/A The property is not adjacent to any of downtown Austin's four squares. PZ- 2. Contribute to an open space network Yes While there are no major open spaces directly adjacent to the proposed development, Republic Square is located one block south of the project. The project will enhance sidewalk connections along Guadalupe Street consistent with Great Streets standards to improve pedestrian connections to Republic Square. Proposed street lighting along W. 6th Street and Guadalupe will also support and aid pedestrians as they move from one place to another. PZ- 3. Emphasize connections to parks and greenways Yes The property is not directly connected to a park or greenway. However, the project does provide bike racks along both W. 6th Street and Guadalupe street consistent with Great Streets standards. A bike storage room is also incorporated into the building design for office tenants as well as residents. The project also provides pedestrian scaled lighting along W. 6th Street and Guadalupe Street consistent with Great Streets standards. PZ- 4. Incorporate open space into residential development (pool, deck, dog area) Yes The roof of the podium at level 18 will be used as an amenity space with a pool and deck space with various plantings and vegetation provided throughout. The roof top at level 60 is programed as an event space and outdoor dog park which will be available to residents. Balconies and activated terraces associated with individual residential units will also be inocrporated into the project. Lastly, a ±140 SF plaza is located near the main entrance of the building at the northwest corner of the property and will feature an interactive art peice to enhance the pedestrian experience. PZ- 5. Develop green roofs Yes Vegetation will be provided on the amenity pool deck on level 18 as well as the amenity roof deck on level 60 to create and contribute to a more sustainable downtown environment as well as provide attractive views from other buildings. PZ- 6. Provide plazas in high use areas N/A A ±140 SF plaza is located near the main entrance of the building at the northwest corner of the property and will feature an interactive art piece. The plaza will be publicly accessible. PZ- 7. Determine plaza function, size, and activity Yes The ±140 SF plaza is located at the northwest corner of the property. The main function of the plaza is to provide an interactive art piece to enhance the pedesrian experience as well as provide a visual setback for the main entrance of the building. PZ- 8. Respond to microclimate in plaza design N/A 321 W. 6th Street - Downtown Density Bonus Request Urban Design Guidelines Compliance Matrix PZ- 9. Consider views, circulation, boundaries, and subspaces in plaza design PZ- 10. Provide an appropriate amount of plaza seating PZ- 11. Provide visual and spatial complexity in public spaces PZ- 12. Use plants to enliven urban spaces PZ- 13. Provide interactive civic art and fountains in plazas PZ- 14. Provide food service for plaza participants PZ- 15. Increase safety in plazas through wayfinding, lighting, & visibility N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A Yes The project will provide street trees consistent with Great Streets standards along W. 6th Street and Guadalupe Street. Underground irrigation and drainage will be permanently installed for these trees to ensure their survival. An interactive art piece will be provided in the ±140 SF plaza for the public benefit and located at the highly visible northwest corner of the site at the intersection of W. 6th Street and Guadalupe Street. The main entrance of the building will be well lit to distinguish the building entrance and encourage the feeling of safety in the area both during the daytime and at night. Lighting will also be incorporated along W. 6th Street and Guadalupe street consistent with Great Streets standards and full-time security will be provided within the building. PZ- 16. Consider plaza operations and maintenance Yes The ±140 SF plaza will be privately maintained. AUSTIN ENERGY* GREEN BUILDING AUSTIN ENERGY GREEN BUILDING Letter of Intent This Letter of Intent demonstrates the intent of the project owner or an authorized representative to complete the necessary requirements to achieve an Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) minimum TWO Star Rating for a development / project that requires this rating. 321 West 6th St Project Name:. Project Address: 321 W 6th St, Austin, Texas, 78701 This Letter of Intent must be included with the Administrative Site Plan application for all projects requiring an AEGB Rating. Signing this letter demonstrates knowledge of this requirement and the process necessary to achieve an AEGB Rating. For best results, meet with an AEGB representative early in the design process. To achieve an AEGB Rating: I. Submit a Project Application in the AEGB Online Rating System prior to or within Schematic Design Phase. Sign and upload the Letter of Intent to the Documents tab. Complete “Team” tab. Submit a completed and signed AEGB Conditional Approval with the Building Permit application. AEGB will issue a Conditional Approval upon satisfactory review of the project’s construction documents, including plans, specifications, mechanical plans, Manual J calculation (applicable for multifamily and single family projects), and the project’s AEGB Rating Worksheet. Schedule AEGB inspections (separate from City of Austin inspections) of the project with the AEGB representative a) After interior mechanical equipment has been installed and prior to installation of sheetrock. b) At substantial completion of construction. IV. Submit a completed and signed AEGB Final Approval to receive the Certificate of Occupancy for this project. AEGB will issue a Final Approval upon substantial completion of the project and satisfactory fulfillment of the AEGB Rating. This Letter of Intent is entered into by the parties, acting through their duly authorized representatives, effective as of the later of two signature dates entered below: PARTICIPANT: Name: Signature: Title: Phone Number: Date: AUSTIN ENERGY GREEN BUILDING: ukckeJ o?jjl Name: Signature: Title: h.E & fe Phone Number: Date: L"V ul(b'E. <3citi(b AEGB SCORECARD SUMMARY 321 West 6th St 2016 Commercial Rating AEGB Project ID: 4480 Target: 2 Star minimum Date: 3/13/2020 41 20 Y ? 39 TOTAL N REQ BASIC REQUIREMENT Required BRc1: Plans & Specifications Required BRc2: Current Codes & Regulations Required BRc3: Building Systems Commissioning Required BRc4: Building Energy Systems Required BRc5: Outdoor Water Use Reduction Required BRc6: Indoor Water Use Reduction Required BRc7: Low-Emitting Materials - Interior Paints & Coatings Required BRc8: Storage & Collection of Recyclables Required BRc9: Construction Waste Management Required BRc10: Tenant Requirements Y ? N 2 INTEGRATED DESIGN 2 IPDc1: Integrated Project Design 15 3 3 SITE 2 2 2 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 Sc1: Environmental Sensitivity Sc2: Desired Development Sc3: Density Sc4: Diverse &Walkable Communities 1 Sc5: Brownfield Redevelopment Sc6: Site Specific Design Sc7: Public Transportation Sc8: Bicycle Use 1 Sc9: Parking Capacity Sc10: Electric Vehicle Charging Station 1 Sc11: Protect & Restore Habitat Sc12: Beneficial Open Space Sc13: Access to Local & Regional Products Sc14: Heat Island Reduction Sc15: Light Pollution Reduction Sc16: Integrated Pest Management 1 1 1 6 20 ENERGY 15 Ec1: Building Energy Performance 4 Ec2: Renewables Ec3: Additional Commissioning Ec4: Advanced Energy Metering Ec5: Demand Respond Ec6:Green Energy 1 Ec7:District Cooling 2 2 2 AEGB COMMERCIAL RATING STAR LEVELS 1 Star 2 Stars 3 Stars 4 Stars 5 Stars Basic Requirements 35-44 points 45-54 points 55-74 points 75 points or more Y? 6 1 3 1 1 8 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 1 3 1 2 2 2 1 1 100 Y/N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 2 2 21 2 2 2 1 1 1 1-3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 1-16 1-4 1-3 1 2 2 1 ? 1 1 N 6 WATER 2 Wc1: Outdoor Water Use Reduction 3 Wc2: Building Water Use Reduction Wc3: Process Water Use Reduction 1 Wc4: Stormwater Management 4 3 INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY IEQc1: Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control IEQCc2: Green Housekeeping IEQc3: Daylight - Design IEQc4: Daylight - Controls IEQc5: Views to the Outside IEQc6: Individual Controllability IEQc7: Low-Emitting Materials 7a: Interior Sealants & Adhesives 7b Flooring Systems 7c Composite Wood & Agrifiber Products 7d Insulation 7e Ceiling & Wall Systems 7f Furniture 7g Exterior Applied Products 1 IEQc8: Moisture Protection 1 IEQc9: Acoustic Quality 1 IEQc10.1: Outdoor Pollutant Control - Residential Bldgs IEQc11: Construction Indoor Air Quality 4 MATERIALS & RESOURCES MRc1: Additional Construction Waste Management 2 MRc2: Building Materials Use Reduction 2 MRc3: Sustainably Sourced Material MRc4: Certified Wood MRc5: PVC & Phthalate Free Materials 1 EDUCATION & EQUITY EEc1: Educational Outreach 1 EEc2: Construction Worker Equity INNOVATION Ic1: Beneficial Open Space, EP Ic2: Heat Island Reduction - Non Roof, EP Ic3: Delivery Supportive Readiness Ic4: Stormwater Quality EP - >100% of WQV Ic5: Innovation #5 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 13 1-3 1-6 1-2 1-2 15 1 1 1 1 1 1 1-5 1 1 1 1 12 1 1-3 1-6 1 1 3 1 1 5 1 1 1 1 1 City of Austin P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 www.cityofaustin.org/housing Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department July 22, 2020 BBVA USA and Ehrlich Sixth Street Restaurant, LTD – 311 and 321 W 6th Street (Project ID 734) Rainey Street Subdistrict and Downtown Density Bonus Program Certification Letter TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: BBVA USA and Ehrlich Sixth Street Restaurant, LTD ( applicant representative: Amanda Surman, Armbrust & Brown, PLLC; email: asurman@abaustin.com; (o) 512.435-2328) is planning to develop an estimated 363-unit multi-family/mixed-use development under site plan SP-2019-0516C. The project is located within the Downtown Density Bonus Plan, Core/Waterfront District that is located in the City’s Land Development Code, 25-2-586. For compliance with the Downtown Density Bonus Program Affordable Housing Community Benefits, the applicant has elected to pay a fee-in-lieu for the 100% of the desired bonus area. The estimated fee-in-lieu amount to be paid is calculated below: • Gross sq. ft. in 8:1 = 165,152 • Total building gross sq. ft with bonus, 25:1.: 516,100 • Bonus Area gross sq. ft. – 350,948 (516,100-165,152=350,948) • Total gross sq. ft. devoted to residential use: 397,719 • Total percentage of residential: 397,719 gross sq. ft. / 516,100 gross sq. ft. = 77.06% • Total fee-in-lieu = 350,948 x $10 per square foot = $3,509,480.00 • Estimated fee-in-lieu due to achieve bonus area = $3,509,480 x 77.06% = 2,704,475.48. Neighborhood Housing and Community Development (NHCD) certifies that the project, at the pre-submittal stage, meets the Downtown Town Density Bonus, Affordable Housing Community Benefits requirements. If changes are made through the review process, the applicant must notify NHCD and a revised certification letter must be issued. An administrative hold will be placed on the building permit(s) and the certificate of occupancy will not be issued, until the following items have been completed: 1) fee-in-lieu calculation and has been finalized and evidenced through a sealed letter from project architect and 2) the fee-in-lieu has been paid in full to the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office, into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Please contact me by phone 512.974.3128 or by email at Sandra.harkins@austintexas.gov, if you have any questions. Sincerely, Sandra Harkins, Project Coordinator Neighborhood Housing and Community Development