80 Rainey Design Commission December 13, 2021 1 Project Team Developer: Architect: Landscape Architect: Civil Engineer: Agent: Lincoln Ventures Pappageorge Haymes TBG Partners Wuest Group Drenner Group 2 3 Current Use Food truck lot, bar and small office. 5 Zoning Central Business District (CBD) 6 Property Facts Address: 78-84 Rainey Street Lot Size: 0.66 acres / 28,814 square feet Rainey Street Entitled Height: 40 feet DDBP Allowable Height: Proposed Height: Unlimited 546 feet / 49 floors CBD Zoning Entitled FAR: DDBP Allowable FAR: Proposed DDBP FAR: 8:1 15:1 20:1 7 Project Facts and Bonus Area Benefit 564,979 Total Project Gross Square Feet (GSF) Rainey Street Density Bonus Area Below 8:1 FAR: Net Residential Floor Area Within 8:1 FAR Density Bonus Affordable Set-Aside Total Required Affordable Square Feet = = 195,935 NSF X 5% 9,797 NSF 9,797 SF (13 units) will be set aside as affordable for-lease residential units at 80% MFI, in order to exceed the 40 feet maximum height limit per the Rainey Street Subdistrict regulations. Downtown Density Bonus Area Between 8:1 to 15:1 FAR: Total GSF Bonus Area Per DDBP (8:1 to 15:1) Green Building Community Benefit Area Total Density Bonus FIL Area Between 8:1 & 15:1 FAR = 201,698 GSF = (57,628) GSF 144,070 GSF = Total Density Bonus FIL Area Between 8:1 & 15:1 FAR Rainey DDBP Fee per SF Total Density Bonus FIL Contribution Between 8:1 & 15:1 FAR = = 144,070 GSF X $5 $720,350 8 Project Facts and Bonus Area Benefit 564,979 Total Project Gross Square Feet (GSF) Downtown Density Bonus Area Above 15:1 FAR: Total GSF Bonus Area Per DDBP (Above 15:1) Additional Affordable Housing Benefit Area Total Density Bonus FIL Area Above 15:1 FAR Total Density Bonus FIL Area Above 15:1 FAR Rainey DDBP Fee per SF Total Density Bonus FIL Contribution Above 15:1 FAR Gross Residential Floor Area Above 15:1 FAR Density Bonus Additional Affordable Set-Aside Total Additional Affordable Square Feet = = = = = = = 132,769 GSF (66,385) GSF 66,385 GSF 66,385 GSF X $5 $331,923 132,769 GSF X 5% 6,638 GSF An additional 6,638 SF (9 units) will be set aside as affordable for-lease residential units at 80% MFI, as a community benefit to exceed the administrative FAR maximum per the DDBP and Rainey Street Subdistrict regulations. 9 Total Bonus Area Community Benefit 16,435 SF (approx. 22 units) will be set aside as affordable for-lease residential …
David Carroll, Chair Jessica Rollason, Vice Chair Melissa Henao-Robledo, Aan Coleman Samuel Franco Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Evan Taniguchi Jen Weaver Bart Whatley Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins Staff Liaison Art Zamorano Staff Liaison City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20211213 – 1A Seconded By: Samuel Franco Design Commission recommendation for the project located at 80 Rainey Street. Date: December 20, 2021 Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the project located at 80 Rainey Street, as presented to us on December 13, 2021, substantially complies with the City of Austin Urban Design Guidelines. Rationale: Dear Director of Housing and Planning Department, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s recommendation that the project located at 80 Rainey Street, substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines as one of the gatekeeper requirements of the Downtown Density Bonus Program. Our review found the following positive attributes: Josue Meiners 1. Proposed project will provide Great Streets improvements to neighboring property at 86 Rainey Street. 2. Project proposed to preserve onsite two existing structures located at 78 & 84 Rainey Street. These will be 3. Retail/ Restaurant space provide along Rainey Street on lower two levels. Additionally, food and beverage incorporated into the project. space is provided in basement level. 4. Curb cuts are limited to one and it is located off of rear alley. 5. Proposed paseo between new structure and existing structures provide both outdoor plaza space and serve as a connection to the MACC. 6. Paseo/ Plaza to include artwork by local artists. 7. 11th floor restaurant/ bar is open to the public with dedicated elevator lobby at street level. 6 - 0 - 0 Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: Aan Coleman, Samuel Franco, Evan Taniguchi, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Jen Weaver, Josue Meiners Against: None Absent: Ben Luckens, Jessica Rollason, Bart Whatley Recuse: David Carroll Attest: David Carroll, Chair of the Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission Recommendation 20211213-01A 80 Rainey Street
David Carroll, Chair Jessica Rollason, Vice Chair Melissa Henao-Robledo, Aan Coleman Samuel Franco Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Evan Taniguchi Jen Weaver Bart Whatley Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins Staff Liaison Art Zamorano Staff Liaison City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20211213-1D Date: December 17, 2021 Subject: Design Commission recommendation for the Dove Springs Health Facility, located at 5811 Palo Blanco Lane. Evan Taniguchi Seconded By: Aan Coleman Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the Dove Springs Health Facility, as presented to us on December 13, 2021, complies with the City’s Design and Sustainability Standards. Further, the Design Commission recommends that the requested Alternative Equivalent Compliance for Subchapter E Section 2.3.1 be approved. Rationale: Dear Honorable Mayor & City Council, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s support of the Dove Springs Health Facility as presented to us. Our review found the following positive attributes: 1. The proposed building is sited to preserve several existing heritage trees. 2. Extensive community engagement was conducted that influenced final design. 3. This project will provide gathering spaces for the Dove Springs community. 4. Proposed building will include onsite solar power generation. 5. Project proposes pedestrian connectivity to adjacent neighborhood and Recreation Center. Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: David Carroll, Jen Weaver, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Josue Meiners, Evan Taniguchi, Samuel Franco, Aan 7 - 0 - 0 Coleman Absent: Ben Lukens, Jessica Rollason, Bart Whatley Attest: David Carroll, Chair City of Austin Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission Recommendation 20211213-1D Dove Springs Health Facility
David Carroll, Chair Jessica Rollason, Vice Chair Melissa Henao-Robledo, Aan Coleman Samuel Franco Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Evan Taniguchi Jen Weaver Bart Whatley Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins Staff Liaison Art Zamorano Staff Liaison City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20211213-1E Date: December 17, 2021 Subject: Design Commission recommendation for the Givens District Park Community Pool Facility, located at 3811 East 12th Street. Samuel Franco Seconded By: Josue Meiners Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the Givens District Park Community Pool Facility, as presented to us on December 13, 2021, complies with the City’s Design and Sustainability Standards. With the additional recommendation that the design incorporates additional covered picnic areas adjacent to the pool. Rationale: Dear Honorable Mayor & City Council, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s support of the Givens District Park Community Pool Facility as presented to us. Our review found the following positive attributes: 1. Proposed design reflects a thorough community engagement process, including 2018 Masterplan 2. Three heritage trees are being preserved. 3. Shaded accessible route is provided from 12th Street right-of-way. 4. Existing building is being preserved. 5. Multi-purpose building is being added to accommodate neighborhood events. 6. Parking lot is being modified to provide accessible spaces, car charging stations, carpool spaces, and 7. Project is pursuing the sustainable SITES certification. bicycle parking. 6- 0 - 0 Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: David Carroll, Jen Weaver, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Josue Meiners, Evan Taniguchi, Samuel Franco Against: n/a Abstain: n/a Absent: Ben Lukens, Jessica Rollason, Bart Whatley Recused: Aan Coleman Attest: David Carroll, Chair City of Austin Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission Recommendation 20211213-1E Givens Park Community Pool Facility
City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20211213-1F Date: December 17, 2021 Subject: Design Commission recommendation for the Colony District Park Community Pool Facility, located at 7400 Loyola Lane. Samuel Franco Seconded By: Josue Meiners Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the Colony District Park Community Pool Facility, as presented to us on December 13, 2021, complies with the City’s Design and Sustainability Standards. Rationale: Dear Honorable Mayor & City Council, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s support of the Colony District Park Community Pool Facility as presented to us. Our review found the following positive attributes: 1. Proposed design reflects the community’s input from a thorough outreach effort. 2. Shaded accessible route is provided from Loyola Lane right-of-way. 3. Accommodations for food truck vendors provided with shaded seating. 4. Connection to Colony Park Ball Fields and Recreation Center is provided. 6 - 0 - 0 Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: David Carroll, Jen Weaver, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Josue Meiners, Evan Taniguchi, Samuel Franco Against: n/a Abstain: n/a Absent: Ben Lukens, Jessica Rollason, Bart Whatley Recused: Aan Coleman Attest: David Carroll, Chair City of Austin Design Commission 1 of 1 Melissa Henao-Robledo, Evan Taniguchi David Carroll, Chair Jessica Rollason, Vice Chair Aan Coleman Samuel Franco Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Jen Weaver Bart Whatley Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins Staff Liaison Art Zamorano Staff Liaison Design Commission Recommendation 20211213-1F Colony Park Community Pool Facility
DESIGN COMMISSION Monday, November 15, 2021 6:00 PM Austin Energy Headquarters, Assembly Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 David Carroll, Chair (District 1) Martha Gonzalez (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) CURRENT MEMBERS: Jen Weaver (District 6) Jessica Rollason Vice-Chair (District 7) Aan Coleman (District8) Bart Whatley (District9) Ben Luckens (District10) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion & Possible Action): a. Staff Briefing related to the Downtown Density Bonus Program, to be presented by Sam Tedford and Alex Radke– City of Austin Housing and Planning Department. b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether City of Austin New EMS/Fire Station, located at the intersection of Lop 360 and Westlake Drive, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin; Cris Ruebush PGAL c. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether City of Austin Central EMS Fire EMS Station, located at 401 E. 5th Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin; Rob Robbins West East Design Group. d. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether City of Austin Fire Station 22 EMS 12, located at 5309 E. Riverside Drive, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin: Rob Robbins West East Design Group. e. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether City of Austin Fire Station 3, located at 201 W. 30th Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin; Rob Robbins West East Design Group. f. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether City of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport AUS Cargo Development East located at 9402 Freight Lane, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin; David Smythe-Macaulay Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. g. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the Zilker Metro Park - Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation located at 2100 Barton Springs Drive, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin; Ellen Colfax …
City of Austin - Design Commission Project Review Application The Design Commission provides advisory recommendations to the City Council to assist in developing public policy and to promote excellence in the design and development of the urban environment. The Design Commission reviews three types of projects: 1. City projects (see page ii for process) The Commission reviews all municipal buildings and associated site plans to ensure they demonstrate compliance with city design and sustainability standards (Council Resolution No. 20071129-046), including those seeking Subchapter E Design Standards Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC) (Council Resolution No. 20100923-086). 2. Destiny Bonus projects (see page iv for process) The Commission reviews density bonus projects for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin in accordance with the Gatekeeper requirements of LDC 25-2-586 for the Downtown Density Bonus Program. 3. Advisory Recommendations for Private projects (see page ii for process) The Commission will consider Project Review Applications from private projects during its regularly scheduled monthly public meetings and may issue an advisory recommendation in the form of a Project Review Letter to the Applicant. This Project Review Application must be submitted before your project can be presented to the Design Commission for their review. Design Commission requests project be presented in their Conceptual/Schematic Design phase. This application primarily addresses inhabited buildings and structures and their effect on the public realm; please refer to Appendix A for infrastructure type projects. The Commission's review of projects is based on the planning/design principles in the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin. Ensure that all applicable principles are addressed in the application questions and in your presentation. https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Boards_and_Commissions/ Design_Commission_urban_design_guidelin es_for_austin.pdf The Design Commission supports the vision and principles of Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, especially those that affect the urban environment and fabric. All projects should consider this vision and principles, many of which are similar to the Urban Design Guidelines. Refer to Appendix C for the most pertinent sections of Imagine Austin. The Design Commission expects the applicant’s design team to present their project with those most knowledgeable and encourages the inclusion of sub-consultants at the presentation, when deemed necessary. EXHIBITS TO PRESENT 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Completed Project Review Application (p.1-6) Existing zoning classification, adjacent zoning & uses, future land use map classification, topography Vicinity plan, including public transportation and connectivity on-site and within quarter mile Site plan and landscape plan Ground level, basement …
2022 DESIGN COMMISSION MEETING CALENDAR Austin City Hall 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 Boards and Commissions Room 1101 | 6:00 PM Application Deadline 10 Business Days Prior to Meeting by 2:00 PM (No Exceptions) January 10th February 14th March 14th April 11th May 9th June 13th August 8th September 12th October 10th October 31st 3November 28th Materials Deadline 7 Business Days Prior to Meeting by 2:00 PM (No Exceptions) January 13th February 17th March 17th April 14th May 12th June 16th August 11th September 15th October 13th November 3rd December 1st Meeting Date Mondays at 6:00 p.m. (Unless otherwise noted) January 24th February 28th March 28th April 25th May 23rd June 27th July – No Meeting August 22nd September 26th October 24th 1November 14th 2December 12th 1 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 3rd Monday due to Thanksgiving Holiday occurring this week 2 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 2nd Monday due to Christmas Holiday 3 Deadlines moved due to the Christmas Holiday
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 Floor plans; o Exterior elevations (all sides); o Three-dimensional views; 5. As part of the gatekeeper requirements, o Urban Design Guidelines checklist; o Great Streets - ; o 2 Star Austin Energy Green Building rating - submit copy of the projects signed Austin Energy Green Building Letter of Intent and Austin Energy Green Building checklist.; 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. Property Owner Name: Address: Phone: E-mail: Name: Address: Phone: E-mail: 3. Applicant/Authorized Agent 4. Anticipated Project Address: Page 1 of 9 5. 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: 6. Existing Deed Restrictions Detail existing deed restrictions on the property (if any): Page 2 of 9 7. Building Information a. Total square footage - Only include the …
Date: To: From: Subject: APPLICANT RESPONSE 10-14-21 September 29, 2021 City of Austin Design Commission Planning & Urban Design Working Group Density Bonus Working Group review of 415 Colorado Street for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines September 17, 2021; 12:00 pm; Virtual Microsoft Teams Meeting Michele Rogerson Lynch Meeting date: Applicant: The project location is located at 415 Colorado Street. The project includes mixed use of office (107,860 sf) and residential (426,968 sf). 15,799 sf is assigned to Common Areas, the total FAR gsf totaling 550,627. The project also includes 11 parking levels (none underground). The applicant is seeking a Density Bonus to raise the FAR from 8:1 to 25:1. The site is 22,080 sf (0.507 acres) with a current allowable building size of 176,641 based on the 8:1 FAR. The total building height is 668’-0” (47 floors). The maximum height achievable under the Density Bonus program in this portion of Downtown is unlimited. Per the Density Bonus Program ordinance, the applicant is required to meet the three gatekeeper requirements: • Substantially comply with the City’s Urban Design Guidelines • Provide streetscape improvements along all public street frontages consistent with the Great Streets Program Standards • Applicant must commit to a minimum of 2-star green building rating (3-star proposed). WORKING GROUP COMMENTS REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES AREA WIDE GUIDELINES 1. Create dense development – 25:1 far is being requested. Project complies with this Section. 2. Create mixed-use development – Office and residential uses are proposed as mixed use but there does not appear to be a “mixed income” component as mentioned in the Guidelines. Project partially complies with this Section. RESPONSE: The project fully complies with this section. We believe full credit should be given to the project for the reasons below: 1. The project meets and exceeds the mixed-use requirements a) The project includes 107,000 square feet of office and 328 residential units. The street level will have both an office lobby, a residential lobby with a residential lounge and a location for a street vendor with outdoor seating; and b) Two uses (office and residential) are provided on a quarter of a block. The Urban Design Guidelines require two uses per half block. The project exceeds the requirement by providing twice as many uses than required per site area. 2. The Urban Design Guidelines mention “a mixed income environment” but do not state …
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; Location and nature of nearby transit facilities; 3. 4. Drawings (submitted drawings should demonstrate compliance with Subchapter E Design Standards, as applicable): o Site plan; o Floor plans; o Exterior elevations (all sides); o Three-dimensional views; 5. As part of the gatekeeper requirements, o Urban Design Guidelines checklist; o Great Streets; o 2 Star Austin Energy Green Building rating - submit copy of the projects signed Austin Energy Green Building Letter of Intent and Austin Energy Green Building checklist.; 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 Housing and Planning Department for detailing of affordable housing community benefits. Please contact Alex Radtke for more information. DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM (DDBP) SUBMITTAL APPLICATION 1.Project Name: 4th & Brazos (SP-2020-0056C) 2.Property Owner 4th & Brazos, LLC 216 E. 4th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 3.Applicant/Authorized Agent Richard T. Suttle, Jr., Armbrust & Brown, PLLC 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1300, Austin, Texas 78701 512-435-2310 rsuttle@abaustin.com 4.Anticipated Project Address: 204-208 E. 4th Street; 409 Brazos Street; 404 San Jacinto Blvd. Page 1 of 9 Name: Address: Phone: E-mail: Name: Address: Phone: E-mail: 5.Site Information a. Lot area (also include on site plan): 35,371 SF (0.81 AC.) 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): Central Business District (CBD) c. Existing entitlements: I. Current floor to area (FAR) limitation: II. Current height limitation (in feet) : 8:1 None for CBD III. Affected by Capitol View Corridors (CVCs) Yes/No? Yes No If yes, please provide specify height allowed under CVC: N/A 6.Existing Deed …
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; Location and nature of nearby transit facilities; 3. 4. Drawings (submitted drawings should demonstrate compliance with Subchapter E Design Standards, as applicable): o Site plan; o Floor plans; o Exterior elevations (all sides); o Three-dimensional views; 5. As part of the gatekeeper requirements, o Urban Design Guidelines checklist; o Great Streets; o 2 Star Austin Energy Green Building rating - submit copy of the projects signed Austin Energy Green Building Letter of Intent and Austin Energy Green Building checklist.; 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 Housing and Planning Department for detailing of affordable housing community benefits. Please contact Alex Radtke for more information. DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM (DDBP) SUBMITTAL APPLICATION 1.Project Name: 4th & Brazos (SP-2020-0056C) 2.Property Owner 4th & Brazos, LLC 216 E. 4th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 3.Applicant/Authorized Agent Richard T. Suttle, Jr., Armbrust & Brown, PLLC 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1300, Austin, Texas 78701 512-435-2310 rsuttle@abaustin.com 4.Anticipated Project Address: 204-208 E. 4th Street; 409 Brazos Street; 404 San Jacinto Blvd. Page 1 of 9 Name: Address: Phone: E-mail: Name: Address: Phone: E-mail: 5.Site Information a. Lot area (also include on site plan): 35,371 SF (0.81 AC.) 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): Central Business District (CBD) c. Existing entitlements: I. Current floor to area (FAR) limitation: II. Current height limitation (in feet) : 8:1 None for CBD III. Affected by Capitol View Corridors (CVCs) Yes/No? Yes No If yes, please provide specify height allowed under CVC: N/A 6.Existing Deed …
4th and Brazos - Downtown Density Bonus Request Urban Design Guidelines Compliance Matrix Area Wide Guidelines Guideline AW-1: Create dense development 1 Achieved? (Yes/No) Applicant's Comments This project is requesting additional density through the Downtown Density Bonus Program to increase density to an FAR of 23:1. 2 AW-2. Create mixed-use development The project will span a half block and proposes approximately 765,500 SF of office space and 48,000 square feet of restaurant/retail space. Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 AW-3. Limit development which closes downtown streets AW-4. Buffer neighborhood edges AW-5. Incorporate civic art in both public and private development AW-6. Protect important public views AW-7. Avoid historical misrepresentations AW-8. Respect adjacent historic buildings AW-9. Acknowledge that rooftops are seen from other buildings and the street AW-10. Avoid the development of theme environments AW-11. Recycle existing building stock Public Streetscape Guidelines 12 PS-1. Protect the pedestrian where the building meets the street The project does not propose to close any downtown streets. This project is located within the Central Business District and does not border any residential neighborhoods. Public artwork will be incorporated into the project. Exact locations of the proposed artwork have not yet been finalized. The project does not obscure existing views through public right-of-way. The project is not located in the Capitol View Corridor nor does it propose any pedestrian bridges or flyovers. The project will consist of a contemporary design built from high-quality modern materials and will not have any historical references. The project is not adjacent to or near any historic buildings All rooftops that are visible from neighboring properties will be landscaped rooftop terraces and utilized as an occupiable space. All mechanical equipment on the rooftop will be screened from view. The project is not a theme environment and does not mock past imaginary places. The project will strive to recycle as much as feasible. The project is designed to incorporate Great Streets Standards along all public street frontages and overhangs or canopies at building entries. The building overhang proposed along a portion of Brazos Street and San Jacinto Boulevard and all of E. 4th Street will provide overhead protection at the pedestrian level. Further, the intention of this section is to consider pedestrian protection and the projection is a straightforward suggestion to meeting compliance. In our case, the …
MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Subject: October 08, 2021 City of Austin Design Commission Planning & Urban Design Working Group Review of the 216 East 4th Street project for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines. Meeting Date: October 01, 2021; 12:00 pm, Virtual Microsoft Teams Meeting Applicant: Architect: Richard T. Suttle, Jr.; Armbrust & Brown, PLLC Perkins & Will, Michael Hsu Office of Architecture The project is located at 216 East 4th Street. Existing zoning for the property is CBD and it is not within the Capitol View Corridor. The lot area is 35,371 SF and the total proposed project area is 813,000 square feet (Office: 765,000 SF, Retail: 48,000 SF). The proposed FAR for this project is 23:1, this is more than the 8:1 maximum allowed, so an increase in FAR of 15:1 is being requested (530,565 SF). The proposed building height is 705 feet with 50 floors. There are 18 levels of above grade parking. There is no onsite Community Benefit included in this project and no fee-in-lieu is required for a office project. Per the Density Bonus Program ordinance, the applicant is required, at a minimum, to meet the three gatekeeper requirements: 1. Substantially comply with the City’s Urban Design Guidelines 2. Provide streetscape improvements that meet the Great Streets Program Standards. 3. Commit to a minimum of 2-Star rating under Austin Energy’s Green Building Program. WORKING GROUP COMMENTS REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES AREA WIDE GUIDELINES 1. Create dense development- 23:1 FAR being requested. Project complies with this section. 2. Create mixed-use development- The project has office use above retail. This project complies with this section. 3. Limit development which closes downtown streets- This project is not proposing to permanently close any streets. Project complies with this section. 4. Buffer neighborhood edges- 5. Project does not border any neighborhoods. This section is not applicable. Incorporate civic art in both public and private development- No public art is being proposed. This project does not comply with this section. Add public art to comply. 6. Protect important public views- Project is not within the Capitol View Corridor and does not encroach ROW. This project complies with this section. 7. Avoid historical misrepresentations- Project design is a modern style. Project complies. 8. Respect adjacent historic buildings- No adjacent buildings identified as historic landmarks. Section is not applicable. 1/3 9. Acknowledge that rooftops are seen from other buildings …
DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, August 23, 2021 5:30 PM VIA REMOTE WebEx Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 5:34 p.m. X X X Member List David Carroll – Chair (District 1) Jessica Rollason – Vice-Chair (District 7) Martha Gonzalez (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) “X” Denote Commission Members who were in attendance X Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison X Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison X Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: None. 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING AND PLANNING STAFF X Melissa Hanao-Robledo (District 5) X X X X Jen Weaver (District 6) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) a. Discussion and possible action on recommendations whether the Elisabet Ney Museum Building Restoration and Site Improvements, addressed at 304 E. 44th Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin; Nick Faust The Lawrence Group, Christina Bies City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, George Maldonado City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department • Ellen Cofax, and Christina Bies City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department and Nick Faust The Lawrence Group presented and addressed questions. Page 1 of 3 • Commissioner J. Meiners made a motion to support the project as presented as it complies with the City’s Design and Sustainability Standards, seconded by Commissioner E. Taniguchi. • The motion was approved [ 6 ayes, 0 nays] 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and possible action): a. Approval of June 28th and August 5th meeting minutes. • Commissioner E. Taniguchi made a motion to approve the June 28th and August 5th meeting minutes as distributed. Commissioner J. Meiners seconded. • The motion was approved [ 6 ayes, 0 nays] b. Discussion and Possible action on recommendations related to the Downtown Density Bonus Program. • Chair D. Carroll reiterated, that at the August 5th Special Called Meeting regarding the Downtown Density Bonus program, 2 of the 3 resolutions passed. The third resolution has been re-worded by Commissioners J. Weaver to address the concerns from the August 5th meeting. 6:20 PM Commissioner A. Coleman joined the meeting 6:22 PM Commissioner B. Luckens joined the meeting. • Commissioner B. Whatley made a motion to approve the Resolution regarding the Downtown Density Bonus Program as amended. Commissioner E. Taniguchi seconded. • The motion was approved [ 7 …
AUS Cargo Development East • EXPANSION OF CARGO APRON CAPACITY • 89,400 SF PEMB Cargo Facility • Expansion of Air Side Pavement • New Truck Loading Dock • 158 Space Employee Parking • Austin Energy Green Building 3-Star • New Water Quality/Detention Pond • Landscaping, Yardscape & Sidewalks • Energy Efficiency • Water use reduction (indoor and outdoor) • Electric vehicle charging (capable spaces and electric GSE) • Heat island reduction • Access to quality drinking water • Low Emitting Materials, Construction Waste Management, and Local Art 1 PROJECT LOCATION 2 Project includes expansion of cargo processing capacity at the southeast corner of the existing cargo apron. Improvements are consistent with the adopted ABIA Master Plan. OVERALL SITE PLAN 3 20.5-acre limit of construction Constructed around southeast corner of existing cargo apron Project frontage on both Freight Lane and Cargo Avenue ISOMETRIC VIEWS 4 Pre-Engineered Metal Building Truck loading dock on the south side Aircraft cargo operations on the north side SOUTHEAST PERSPECTIVE 5 Pre-Engineered Metal Building Entry plazas on the east elevation and on the east end of the south elevation Metal building with CMU skirt OVERALL FLOOR PLAN 6 Finished break and office space east end, App. 9,400 SF Balance of building cargo operations Total size approximately 89,400 SF AEGB 3-Star Rating FINISHED SPACE FLOOR PLAN Restrooms, break areas & lunch area Transfer space is considered secure area of ABIA On-site office space and driver lounge 7 LANDSCAPE PLAN 1 8 FAA compliant landscaping Break area at northeast corner of building Landscaped parking area LANDSCAPE PLAN 2 9 Break area at southeast corner of building Landscaped entry courtyard No landscaping on air side of project 10
