CLARKSVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD DUNCAN NEIGHBORHOOD PARK D LV R B A M A N L WHOLE FOODS DOWNTOWN AUSTIN W 8TH STREET W 7TH STREET W 6TH STREET E V T A S E W W 5TH STREET T S S E C E U N SHOAL CREEK TRAIL SEAHOLM DISTRICT T E S P U L A D A U G REPUBLIC SQUARE E V S A S E R G N O C PROJECT LOCATION | 506 WEST RESIDENTIAL | 05/12/23 |
CLARKSVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD DUNCAN NEIGHBORHOOD PARK D LV R B A M A N L WHOLE FOODS DOWNTOWN AUSTIN W 8TH STREET W 7TH STREET W 6TH STREET E V T A S E W W 5TH STREET T S S E C E U N SHOAL CREEK TRAIL SEAHOLM DISTRICT T E S P U L A D A U G REPUBLIC SQUARE E V S A S E R G N O C PROJECT LOCATION | 506 WEST RESIDENTIAL | 05/12/23 |
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506 WEST RESIDENTIAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES MATRIX AREAWIDE URBAN GUIDELINES # DESIGN GUIDELINE MET DISCUSSION AW.1 Create dense development YES The project is requesting additional density through the Downtown Density Bonus Program to increase density to an FAR of 20:1. AW.2 Create mixed-use development YES 506 West Residential will consist of approximately 359 residential dwelling units 2,480 SF of commercial space, 127 SF street café, 356 SF of public patio adjacent to West Avenue, 780 SF of patio and 1,910 SF of green space adjacent to Shoal Creek. AW.3 Limit development which closes downtown streets YES No existing streets will be permanently closed because of the project. AW.4 Buffer neighborhood edges N/A The project is located within the Central Business District and does not border any existing residential neighborhoods. AW.5 Incorporate civic art in both public and private development YES The project will incorporate exterior artwork throughout the project which will include a mural(s) on the building façade and additional artwork within the lobby visible from West Avenue. AW.6 Protect important public views N/A 506 West Residential will not impact any protected view corridors, since this project is already surrounded by high rises. In addition the project will incorporate a 780 SF patio that overlooks Shoal Creek and a 1,910 SF green space thereby protecting and enhancing this view shed. AW.7 Avoid historical misrepresentations YES The proposed building will be designed with modern materials to create a contemporary building and does not attempt to mimic past historical architectural styles. # DESIGN GUIDELINE MET DISCUSSION {W1229810.1} AW.8 Respect adjacent historical buildings AW.9 Acknowledge that rooftops are seen from other buildings and the street N/A There are no significant historically zoned building located adjacent to the project. YES 506 West Residential will include a rooftop pool/amenity deck. Additionally, all mechanical equipment will be screened from view. AW.10 Avoid the development of theme environments YES 506 West Residential is not a theme environment and does not mock or caricature past imaginary places. AW.11 Recycle existing building stock YES To the extent possible, 506 West Residential will salvage portions of the existing building stock, including steel canopy structure and interior bar. # DESIGN GUIDELINE MET DISCUSSION GUIDELINES FOR THE PUBLIC STREETSCAPE PS.1 Protect the pedestrian where the building meets the street YES PS.2 Minimize curb cuts YES 506 West Residential will provide street-tree coverage consistent with Great Streets standards along West Avenue to provide …
East Village Substation Improvements SP-2022-1409D Brandy Teague, P.E., PMP, LEED AP Austin Energy Project Manager Greg Ulcak, P.E. (Civil Land Group, LLC) Applicant May 22, 2023 © 2022 Austin Energy East Village Substation- Site Information Project Goal: This new substation will provide the capacity necessary to serve new developments and to strengthen the distribution system’s reliability in this service area. Site Information: • This project is within the Pioneer Crossing North PUD at 4605-1/2 East HOWARD LN, Austin, TX 78653. • This project is in compliance with the PUD zoning requirements and is shown on the East Village Single Family Preliminary Plan. • There are no trees above 8” within the LOC. • The LOC is 9.85 acres with 4.82 acres of proposed impervious cover primarily consisting of gravel based material. • This electrical substation is specifically for access by Austin Energy, and is not open to the public for security and safety needs. • City of Austin Full Purpose Jurisdiction 2 Proposed AE Infrastructure Shown on the East Village Single Family Preliminary Plan AE Transmission Easement: Includes existing transmission system and proposed access drive Future AE Substation Site (Lot) Proposed substation: • AE substation and transmission system were planned and included in the subdivision plans before SF lots sold. • Proposed site complies with PUD and subdivision zoning and environmental requirements. • Proposed site avoids environmental features and preserves them. 3 Scope of Work • Install a gated, gravel access drive (~2500 Liner Feet Long) that allows large equipment to be delivered to the site without traversing tight turning radiuses within the SF subdivision. • Install water quality treatment for the project currently designed as vegetative filter strips and filtration pond. • All work in existing AE easement and AE owned Lot. • Install Electrical substation with reserved space for future expansion needs. • No buildings proposed. • Install decorative CMU wall. • Detention provided by the subdivision. 4 Wall 40’ gate Entry gate Water Quality Substation Site Plan Proposed substation: • Electrical substation equipment shown in black on Site Plan. • Space for expansion (light gray equipment - future) • Rock base material ground cover to promote accessibility, increase infiltration of rainfall, and to minimize electric shock hazards. • High security decorative walls around the substation with gates (40’ rolling and a personnel entry gates). • Stormwater infrastructure: water quality pond with • Belowground grounding grid, conduit and …
DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2023 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, April 24, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco, Room 1405 in Austin, Texas. Chair Weaver called the Design Commission Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jen Weaver, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Ben Anstead David Carroll Conners Ladner Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Jon Salinas Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Evan Taniguchi Bart Whatley Commissioner Taniguchi joined the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Commissioner Whatley joined the meeting at 6:33 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 1 Approve the minutes of the Design Commission Special Called meeting on April 13, 2023. The minutes from the meeting on 04/13/2023 were approved on Commissioner Carroll’s motion, Vice Chair Meiners’ second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Taniguchi and Commissioner Whatley were off the dais. Commissioner Rollason was absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action on whether the project Canyon Creek Fire/EMS Station, located at 9804 North FM 620, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Cris Ruebush and Charles Meyer, PGAL. The motion that the project Canyon Creek Fire/EMS Station, located at 9804 North FM 620, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards was approved on Chair Weaver’s motion, Vice Chair Meiners’ second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Rollason was absent. Discussion and possible action on whether the project Hilton Dual Brand Hotel, located at 415 Lavaca Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). Presented by Michael Whellan, Armburst and Brown, PLLC, Alexandria Campbell, DLR Group, and Victoria Freeman, Nudge Design. The motion that the project Hilton Dual Brand Hotel, located at 415 Lavaca Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii) was approved with the following modifications: • Change pavers at the driveway to alert pedestrians they are potentially crossing traffic, • Incorporate civic art in the right of way or public spaces, specifically something that references the Mexican American Heritage Corridor – size and location should be indicated, Vice Chair Meiners made the following friendly amendment: • Encourage the activation of the first and second floors to include indoor and Commissioner Carroll made the following friendly amendment: …
604 West 11th Street Austin, TX 78701 www.originalaustin.org 5 July 2022 SP-2022-0092C RE: Letter of Conditional Support for the redevelopment of 506 and 508 West Avenue, also known as “506 West Residential” City of Austin P.O. Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767 Dear City of Austin: This letter is submitted on behalf of the Old Austin Neighborhood Association (“OANA”) regarding the proposed development located at 506 and 508 West Avenue in Austin, Travis County, Texas 78701 (the “Property”). The Property is currently developed with two restaurants and associated surface parking. A site plan for the redevelopment of the Property has been submitted to the City under Case No. SP-2022-0092C for the approval of a high- rise multi-family development with associated parking and related infrastructure improvements (the “Project”). To construct the Project as designed, it is our understanding that the developer will be required to request City Council approvals of the following items: ● Rezone the Property from Downtown Mixed Use (“DMU”) district to Central Business District (“CBD”) to allow a building height of approximately 515 feet. As part of the zoning application, the developer has agreed to prohibit the uses that are currently conditional uses or prohibited uses in DMU but permitted in CBD as well as prohibit the ability to pour concrete during non-peak hour periods. Increase the allowable FAR from 15:1 to approximately 18:1, and ● ● Obtain a variance from the floodplain regulations as it relates to safe access to the Property. OANA board and advisory council members have met with the developer regarding its redevelopment plans, which we believe will be a net benefit to the community and surrounding area. OANA representatives have reached an understanding with the developer that the community benefits resulting from this project will include, subject to City approval, allocating funds generated by the downtown density bonus program, parkland dedication fees, and potentially street impact fees to the Cypress & Shoal Creek Public Space Strategy projects. OANA looks forward to working with the developer’s to achieve this result. Also, the OANA board typically either recommends or requires that the parking for a project such as this be underground as much as possible. Because there is no city code requirement for this project to include parking spaces, OANA conditions its support of the zoning and variance requests on the following: - OANA requests the applicant reduce the number of parking spaces in the project’s …
May 22, 2023 To: City of Austin Design Commission Re: Downtown Density Bonus Fees for 506 West Avenue On behalf of Shoal Creek Conservancy, I am writing to register our support for the potential $1,783,000 in Downtown Density Bonus fees towards the Cypress & Shoal Creek Public Space Strategy. The Cypress & Shoal Creek Public Space Strategy is a partnership between SCC and The Downtown Austin Alliance to improve the area around 3rd Street & Shoal Creek. The name is inspired by the historic name for Third Street, originally known as “Cypress Street.” This area is a gateway to critical community resources and major public investments such as the Central Library, Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, and Seaholm Power Plant redevelopment. The City envisions these centrally located destinations as serving a citywide audience, yet the difficulty of navigating this area prevents that intention from becoming a reality. This strategy presents a community-guided vision to make the area safer, more accessible, and more connected through better bikeways, new trail connections, and pedestrian plazas woven together with urban greenery. In addition to connecting to Austin’s popular destinations, there is momentum for breathing new life into leftover urban spaces. It is a priority to carve out recreational open space for people among the bustling streets and soaring towers, and it is of equal importance to restore ecological functions in the midst of so much hardscape. The use of DDB funds to support the Cypress & Shoal Creek Public Space Strategy is a fitting community benefit that will make a positive impact on downtown’s public spaces and the citywide community who walks, bikes, and rolls to central destinations. Sincerely, Ivey Kaiser Executive Director
REGULAR MEETING of the DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2023, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Nicole Corona, at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Jen Weaver, Chair David Carroll Jon Salinas Ben Anstead Conners Ladner Evan Taniguchi AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Jessica Rollason Marissa McKinney Bart Whatley Ben Luckens The first five speakers signed up *prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission Special Called meeting on April 13, 2023. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Discussion and possible action on whether the project Canyon Creek Fire/EMS Station, located at 9804 North FM 620, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Cris Ruebush and Charles Meyer, PGAL. Discussion and possible action on whether the project Hilton Dual Brand Hotel, located at 415 Lavaca Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). Presented by Michael Whellan, Armburst and Brown, PLLC, Alexandria Campbell, DLR Group, and Victoria Freeman, Nudge Design. Discussion and possible action on whether the project 14th and Lavaca, located at 301 West 14th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). Presented by Leah Bojo, Drenner Group, PC, Lisa Biel, STG Design, and Preston Frankstone, Campbell Architecture. Discussion and possible action to consider a recommendation to support the elimination of parking mandates city-wide. Presented by Adam Greenfield, Austin Parking Reform Coalition. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. Conduct nominations for the representative for the Joint Sustainability Committee, Downtown Commission, and the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. …
DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2023 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, April 24, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco, Room 1405 in Austin, Texas. Chair Weaver called the Design Commission Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jen Weaver, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Ben Anstead David Carroll Conners Ladner Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Jon Salinas Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Evan Taniguchi Bart Whatley Commissioner Taniguchi joined the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Commissioner Whatley joined the meeting at 6:33 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 1 Approve the minutes of the Design Commission Special Called meeting on April 13, 2023. The minutes from the meeting on 04/13/2023 were approved on Commissioner Carroll’s motion, Vice Chair Meiners’ second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Taniguchi and Commissioner Whatley were off the dais. Commissioner Rollason was absent. 3. 4. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action on whether the project Canyon Creek Fire/EMS Station, located at 9804 North FM 620, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Cris Ruebush and Charles Meyer, PGAL. The motion that the project Canyon Creek Fire/EMS Station, located at 9804 North FM 620, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards was approved on Chair Weaver’s motion, Vice Chair Meiners’ second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Rollason was absent. Discussion and possible action on whether the project Hilton Dual Brand Hotel, located at 415 Lavaca Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). Presented by Michael Whellan, Armburst and Brown, PLLC, Alexandria Campbell, DLR Group, and Victoria Freeman, Nudge Design. The motion that the project Hilton Dual Brand Hotel, located at 415 Lavaca Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii) was approved with the following modifications: • Change pavers at the driveway to alert pedestrians they are potentially crossing traffic, • Incorporate civic art in the right of way or public spaces, specifically something that references the Mexican American Heritage Corridor – size and location should be indicated, Vice Chair Meiners made the following friendly amendment: • Encourage the activation of the first and second floors to include indoor and Commissioner Carroll made the following …
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DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20230424-002 Chair Weaver April 26, 2023 Canyon Creek Fire/EMS Station Seconded By: Vice Chair Meiners Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation Whereas Cris Ruebush and Charles Meyer presented the project Canyon Creek Fire/EMS Station located at 904 North FM620 to the Design Commission on April 24, 2023, Now therefore the Design Commission finds Canyon Creek Fire / EMS Station compliant with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Vote For: Chair Weaver, Vice Chair Meiners, Commissioner Anstead, Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Ladner, Commissioner Luckens, Commissioner McKinney, Commissioner Salinas, Commissioner Taniguchi, Commissioner Whatley Against: Abstain: Absent: Commissioner Rollason Attest: 10-0 Jen Weaver, Chair Design Commission 1 of 1
DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20230424-003 Chair Weaver April 26, 2023 Hilton Dual Brand Hotel Seconded By: Commissioner McKinney Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation Whereas Michael Whellan, Alexandria Campbell and Victoria Freeman presented Hilton Dual Brand Hotel located at 415 Lavaca, to the Design Commission on April 24, 2023, Whereas, the Design Commission utilizes the Urban Design Guidelines, created in 2000 and revised in 2008 to review projects seeking benefits from the Density Bonus Program, Now, therefore, the Design Commission finds Hilton Dual Brand does comply with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2- 586 (C)(1)(a)(ii) with the following modifications: • Change pavers at the driveway to alert pedestrians they are potentially crossing traffic, • Incorporate civic art in the ROW or public spaces, specifically something that references the Mexican American Heritage Corridor – size and location should be indicated, • Encourage the activation of first and second floor to include indoor and outdoor usage, and Increase visibility of vehicles for the pedestrian interaction at the alley. • 10-0 Vote For: Chair Weaver, Vice Chair Meiners, Commissioner Anstead, Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Ladner, Commissioner Luckens, Commissioner McKinney, Commissioner Salinas, Commissioner Taniguchi, Commissioner Whatley Against: Abstain: Absent: Commissioner Rollason Attest: Jen Weaver, Chair Design Commission 1 of 1
DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20230424-005 Date: April 26, 2023 Subject: Elimination of Parking Mandates City-wide Motioned By: Chair Weaver Seconded By: Vice Chair Meiners Recommendation The Design Commission recommends the removal of parking mandates, city-wide. Description of Recommendation to Council Whereas, Adam Greenfield of Austin Parking Reform Coalition presented to the Design Commission on April 24, 2023 regarding the removal of parking mandates, Whereas, the Design Commission utilizes the Urban Design Guidelines, created in 2000 and revised in 2008, Whereas, the proposed elimination of parking mandates could support the following Urban Design Guidelines: PS.2 Minimize Curb Cuts, PS.4 Reinforce Pedestrian Activity, PS.6 Enhance Streetscapes, PS.13 Install Pedestrian Friendly Materials at Street Level, B.1 Build to the Street, B.2 Provide Multi- Tenant, Pedestrian-Oriented Development at the Street Level, B.5 Control On-site Parking Now, therefore, the Design Commission recommends the removal of parking mandates, city-wide. Vote 7-2 For: Chair Weaver, Vice Chair Meiners, Commissioner Anstead, Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner McKinney, Commissioner Salinas, Commissioner Taniguchi Against: Commissioner Ladner, Commissioner Luckens Off the dais: Commissioner Whatley Absent: Commissioner Rollason Abstain: Attest: Jen Weaver, Chair Design Commission 1 of 1
CANYON CREEK FIRE/EMS STATIONCITY OF AUSTINDESIGN COMMISSION | APRIL 24 , 2023 PREVIOUS COA FIRE/EMS STATIONS DEL VALLE FIRE/EMS TRAVIS COUNTRY FIRE/EMS DAVENPORT RANCH FIRE/EMS GOODNIGHT RANCH FIRE/EMS - 12,700 square feet - 15,000 square feet - 13,500 square feet - 15,200 square feet - Single story structure - 2 story structure due to site size - 2 story structure due to site - 2 story structure due to site size -4 pull-through apparatus bays - 4 back-in apparatus bays constraints - 4 pull-through apparatus bays -Completed July, 2020 -Completed July, 2021 - 4 back-in apparatus bays - Expected completeion February, - Completed January, 2023 2024 CANYON CREEK FIRE/EMS STATIONCITY OF AUSTINDESIGN COMMISSION | APRIL 24 , 2023 CANYON CREEK FIRE/EMS STATION GOAL: PROVIDE EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES TO CANYON CREEK AND NORTH WEST AUSTIN. PROJECT ELEMENTS: -13,900 SF + 4 back-in apparatus bays -21 staff parking spaces, 2 visitor parking spaces -2-story design due to response distances and site soil/rock -Staff exterior space (accessible from Day Room) -Fueling Station (none currently on this side of town) -Day Room, Kitchen, Gym, Gear Rooms, 11 Fire Dorms and 3 EMS Dorms PROJECT SITE PROJECT OVERVIEW CANYON CREEK FIRE/EMS STATIONCITY OF AUSTINDESIGN COMMISSION | APRIL 24 , 2023 CANYON CREEK FIRE/EMS STATION SITE & CONTEXT: -On busy FM 620 road -No public transport within 1/4 mile -Located within city limits -Site has existing structure, natural rock and heavily wooded conditions -Utilities provided by COA and PEC. -Adjacent Zoning and Uses: ETJ to the north and I-RR (Interim Rural Residential) to the south. FULL SITE FIRE/EMS STATION SITE One Texas Center | 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704 | 512.978-4000 Property Profile Report General Information Location: Parcel ID: Grid: 9804 N FM 620 RD 0167370280 MD36 Planning & Zoning *Right click hyperlinks to open in a new window. Future Land Use (FLUM): No Future Land Use Map Regulating Plan: No Regulating Plan Zoning: Zoning Cases: Zoning Ordinances: Zoning Overlays: GR-CO C14-06-0027 20060727-131 20141120-123 20220324-066 860109-C Infill Options: Neighborhood Restricted Parking Areas: -- -- -- -- Mobile Food Vendors: Historic Landmark: Urban Roadways: No Hill Country Roadways Overlay: RM 620/MODERATE INTENSITY Scenic Roadways Overlay: RM 620 Wildland Urban Interface: Proximity Class - Within 150 feet of a wildland area Zoning Map Zoning Guide The Guide to Zoning provides a quick explanation of the above Zoning codes, however, the Development Assistance Center provides general zoning …
CANYON CREEK FIRE/EMS STATIONCITY OF AUSTINDESIGN COMMISSION | APRIL 24 , 2023 PREVIOUS COA FIRE/EMS STATIONS DEL VALLE FIRE/EMS TRAVIS COUNTRY FIRE/EMS DAVENPORT RANCH FIRE/EMS GOODNIGHT RANCH FIRE/EMS - 12,700 square feet - 15,000 square feet - 13,500 square feet - 15,200 square feet - Single story structure - 2 story structure due to site size - 2 story structure due to site - 2 story structure due to site size -4 pull-through apparatus bays - 4 back-in apparatus bays constraints - 4 pull-through apparatus bays -Completed July, 2020 -Completed July, 2021 - 4 back-in apparatus bays - Expected completeion February, - Completed January, 2023 2024 CANYON CREEK FIRE/EMS STATIONCITY OF AUSTINDESIGN COMMISSION | APRIL 24 , 2023 CANYON CREEK FIRE/EMS STATION GOAL: PROVIDE EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES TO CANYON CREEK AND NORTH WEST AUSTIN. PROJECT ELEMENTS: -13,900 SF + 4 back-in apparatus bays -21 staff parking spaces, 2 visitor parking spaces -2-story design due to response distances and site soil/rock -Staff exterior space (accessible from Day Room) -Fueling Station (none currently on this side of town) -Day Room, Kitchen, Gym, Gear Rooms, 11 Fire Dorms and 3 EMS Dorms PROJECT SITE PROJECT OVERVIEW CANYON CREEK FIRE/EMS STATIONCITY OF AUSTINDESIGN COMMISSION | APRIL 24 , 2023 CANYON CREEK FIRE/EMS STATION SITE & CONTEXT: -On busy FM 620 road -No public transport within 1/4 mile -Located within city limits -Site has existing structure, natural rock and heavily wooded conditions -Utilities provided by COA and PEC. -Adjacent Zoning and Uses: ETJ to the north and I-RR (Interim Rural Residential) to the south. FULL SITE FIRE/EMS STATION SITE One Texas Center | 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704 | 512.978-4000 Property Profile Report General Information Location: Parcel ID: Grid: 9804 N FM 620 RD 0167370280 MD36 Planning & Zoning *Right click hyperlinks to open in a new window. Future Land Use (FLUM): No Future Land Use Map Regulating Plan: No Regulating Plan Zoning: Zoning Cases: Zoning Ordinances: Zoning Overlays: GR-CO C14-06-0027 20060727-131 20141120-123 20220324-066 860109-C Infill Options: Neighborhood Restricted Parking Areas: -- -- -- -- Mobile Food Vendors: Historic Landmark: Urban Roadways: No Hill Country Roadways Overlay: RM 620/MODERATE INTENSITY Scenic Roadways Overlay: RM 620 Wildland Urban Interface: Proximity Class - Within 150 feet of a wildland area Zoning Map Zoning Guide The Guide to Zoning provides a quick explanation of the above Zoning codes, however, the Development Assistance Center provides general zoning …
UDG PRESENTATION | 04.24.2023 HILTON DUAL BRAND HOTEL TEMPO & EMBASSY SUITES AUSTIN, TEXAS URBAN DESIGN PACKAGE 01: PROJECT OVERVIEW 02: SITE CONTEXT 03: SITE PLAN & LANDSCAPE DESIGN 04: ARCHITECTURAL FLOOR PLANS 05: RENDERINGS 06: BUILDING MATERIALS & ELEVATIONS DLR GROUP — AUSTIN DUAL BRAND — UDG — 04.24.2023 FOR USTIN L5 HOTEL 209 W 5TH STREET SITE AREA HILTON AUSTIN pr oject ov erview LOT AREA: EXISTING ZONING: BASE FAR: BASE FAR AREA: 11,813 SF CBD 8.0 94,504 SF ITY TS N ENTURES.COM T E E R T S A C A V A L W 5TH STREET PROJECT LOCATION W 4TH STREET T E E R T S O D A R O L O C VICINITY MAP COA GRID: J22 MAPSCO: 585W DENSITY BONUS FEBRUARY 2023 PROJECT ACTUAL FAR: TOTAL ACTUAL FAR AREA: PROJECT REQUESTED FAR: TOTAL REQUESTED FAR AREA: BONUS FAR AREA: 25.35:1 299,447 SF 26.0:1 307,138 SF 212,634 SF DATE AUSTIN WATER UTILITY AUSTIN INDUSTRIAL WASTE DEPARTMENT CITY OF AUSTIN FIRE DEPARTMENT NO ON-SITE PARKING AEGB 2 STAR CERTIFICATION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT BUILDING DATA I CERTIFY THAT THESE ENGINEERING DOCUMENTS ARE COMPLETE, ACCURATE AND ADEQUATE FOR THE INTENDED PURPOSES, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION, BUT ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR CONSTRUCTION PRIOR TO FORMAL CITY APPROVAL. BUILDING HEIGHT: HIGHEST OCCUPIED HEIGHT: AMENITY GSF: BOH/MECH GSF: GUESTROOM GSF: TOTAL TENANT GSF: TOTAL # OF ROOMS: DATE DATE DATE 370’-10” 342’-8” 29,488 SF 30,172 SF 229,787 SF 10,000 SF 480 KEYS SHEET INDEX SHEET NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 COVER SHEET FINAL PLAT GENERAL NOTES KIMLEY-HORN GENERAL NOTES AWU GENERAL NOTES EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DEMO PLAN EROSION CONTROL PLAN SITE PLAN SITE DATA TABLES PAVEMENT & PAVEMENT RESTORATION PLAN GRADING PLAN EXISTING DRAINAGE AREA MAP PROPOSED DRAINAGE AREA MAP OVERALL STORM AND UTILITY PLAN STORM PLAN AND PROFILES OVERALL UTILITY PLAN UTILITY PLAN AND PROFILES OFFSITE WASTEWATER PLAN AND PROFILE PAVING DETAILS UTILITY DETAILS STORM DRAIN DETAILS EROSION CONTROL DETAILS LANDSCAPE (SHEET 1 OF 6) LANDSCAPE (SHEET 2 OF 6) LANDSCAPE (SHEET 3 OF 6) LANDSCAPE (SHEET 4 OF 6) LANDSCAPE (SHEET 5 OF 6) LANDSCAPE (SHEET 6 OF 6) BUILDING ELEVATIONS (SHEET 1 OF 2) BUILDING ELEVATIONS (SHEET 2 OF 2) THIS NOTE IS BEING PLACED ON THE PLAN SET IN PLACE …
UDG PRESENTATION | 04.24.2023 HILTON DUAL BRAND HOTEL TEMPO & EMBASSY SUITES AUSTIN, TEXAS URBAN DESIGN PACKAGE 01: PROJECT OVERVIEW 02: SITE CONTEXT 03: SITE PLAN & LANDSCAPE DESIGN 04: ARCHITECTURAL FLOOR PLANS 05: RENDERINGS 06: BUILDING MATERIALS & ELEVATIONS DLR GROUP — AUSTIN DUAL BRAND — UDG — 04.24.2023 FOR USTIN L5 HOTEL 209 W 5TH STREET SITE AREA HILTON AUSTIN pr oject ov erview LOT AREA: EXISTING ZONING: BASE FAR: BASE FAR AREA: 11,813 SF CBD 8.0 94,504 SF ITY TS N ENTURES.COM T E E R T S A C A V A L W 5TH STREET PROJECT LOCATION W 4TH STREET T E E R T S O D A R O L O C VICINITY MAP COA GRID: J22 MAPSCO: 585W DENSITY BONUS FEBRUARY 2023 PROJECT ACTUAL FAR: TOTAL ACTUAL FAR AREA: PROJECT REQUESTED FAR: TOTAL REQUESTED FAR AREA: BONUS FAR AREA: 25.35:1 299,447 SF 26.0:1 307,138 SF 212,634 SF DATE AUSTIN WATER UTILITY AUSTIN INDUSTRIAL WASTE DEPARTMENT CITY OF AUSTIN FIRE DEPARTMENT NO ON-SITE PARKING AEGB 2 STAR CERTIFICATION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT BUILDING DATA I CERTIFY THAT THESE ENGINEERING DOCUMENTS ARE COMPLETE, ACCURATE AND ADEQUATE FOR THE INTENDED PURPOSES, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION, BUT ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR CONSTRUCTION PRIOR TO FORMAL CITY APPROVAL. BUILDING HEIGHT: HIGHEST OCCUPIED HEIGHT: AMENITY GSF: BOH/MECH GSF: GUESTROOM GSF: TOTAL TENANT GSF: TOTAL # OF ROOMS: DATE DATE DATE 370’-10” 342’-8” 29,488 SF 30,172 SF 229,787 SF 10,000 SF 480 KEYS SHEET INDEX SHEET NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 COVER SHEET FINAL PLAT GENERAL NOTES KIMLEY-HORN GENERAL NOTES AWU GENERAL NOTES EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DEMO PLAN EROSION CONTROL PLAN SITE PLAN SITE DATA TABLES PAVEMENT & PAVEMENT RESTORATION PLAN GRADING PLAN EXISTING DRAINAGE AREA MAP PROPOSED DRAINAGE AREA MAP OVERALL STORM AND UTILITY PLAN STORM PLAN AND PROFILES OVERALL UTILITY PLAN UTILITY PLAN AND PROFILES OFFSITE WASTEWATER PLAN AND PROFILE PAVING DETAILS UTILITY DETAILS STORM DRAIN DETAILS EROSION CONTROL DETAILS LANDSCAPE (SHEET 1 OF 6) LANDSCAPE (SHEET 2 OF 6) LANDSCAPE (SHEET 3 OF 6) LANDSCAPE (SHEET 4 OF 6) LANDSCAPE (SHEET 5 OF 6) LANDSCAPE (SHEET 6 OF 6) BUILDING ELEVATIONS (SHEET 1 OF 2) BUILDING ELEVATIONS (SHEET 2 OF 2) THIS NOTE IS BEING PLACED ON THE PLAN SET IN PLACE …
14th & Lavaca Design Commission 1 Current Zoning and Use Central District Business Conditional Overlay (CBD-CO) • Surrounded by DMU and State- – owned MF-4 parcels • Intended for office, commercial, residential, or mix of uses located in the downtown area • Undeveloped 2 3 Site & Project Facts Address: Lot Size: 301 W. 14th Street 0.41 acres / 17,838 square feet CBD Zoning Entitled Height: DDBP Max. Height for CBD: Proposed Height: Unlimited Unlimited 397’ 2” feet / 32 floors CBD Zoning Entitled FAR: DDBP Allowable FAR: Proposed DDBP FAR: 8:1 15:1 15:1 4 Project Compliance 1. Compliance with LDC §25-2-586 (C)(1)(a): Substantial Compliance with Urban Design Guidelines 2. Compliance with LDC §25-2-586 (C)(1)(b): Compliance with Great Streets Standards 3. Compliance with LDC §25-2-586 (C)(1)(c): Minimum Austin Energy Green Building 2-Star Rating 4. Review Community Benefits Information 5 6 Great Streets Standards 7 Ground Floor Activation 8 Great Streets 9 Great Streets 10 Great Streets 11 Great Streets 12 Urban Design Guidelines 13 Area Wide Guidelines AW.1 AW.2 AW.3 AW.4 AW.5 AW.6 AW.7 AW.8 AW.9 AW.10 AW.11 Create dense development Create mixed-use development Limit development which closes Downtown streets Buffer neighborhood edges Incorporate civic art in both public and private development Protect important public views Avoid historical misinterpretations Respect adjacent historic buildings Acknowledge that rooftops are seen from other buildings and the street Avoid the development of theme environments Recycle existing building stock No N/A 14 Capitol View Corridor 15 Acknowledging Rooftops 16 Public Streetscape Guidelines PS.1 PS.2 PS.3 PS.4 PS.5 PS.6 PS.7 PS.8 PS.9 PS.10 PS.11 PS.12 PS.13 Protect the pedestrian where the building meets the street Minimize curb cuts Create the potential for two-way streets Reinforce pedestrian activity Enhance key transit stops Enhance the streetscape Avoid conflicts between pedestrian and utility equipment Install street trees Provide pedestrian-scaled lighting Provide protection from cars/promote curbside parking Screen mechanical and utility equipment Provide generous street-level windows Install pedestrian-friendly materials at street level N/A N/A 17 Minimize Curb Cuts 18 Public Streetscape 19 Plazas and Open Space Guidelines PZ.1 PZ.2 PZ.3 PZ.4 PZ.5 PZ.6 PZ.7 PZ.8 PZ.9 PZ.10 PZ.11 PZ.12 PZ.13 PZ.14 PZ.15 PZ.16 Treat the four squares with special consideration Contribute to an open space network Emphasize connections to parks and greenways Incorporate open space into residential development Develop green …