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 …
Austin Parking Reform Coalition Design Commission April 24th 2023 What are parking mandates? Parking mandates require a certain amount of onsite parking for specific types of building use. Why are parking mandates a problem? Mandates have forced us to build more parking than we actually need, meaning there’s not enough land for other things we care about. Abundant, affordable housing Local businesses Safe, walkable neighborhoods Quality transit Clean air Other cities are ditching parking mandates Major or close cities to Austin Anchorage, AK Bandera, TX Bastrop, TX Bend, OR Buffalo, NY Lexington, KY Minneapolis, MN Portland, OR Raleigh, NC San Francisco, CA San Jose, CA South Bend, IN St. Paul, MN Other cities Alameda, CA Albemarle, NC Ann Arbor, MI Branson, MO Bridgeport, CT Burlington, VT Cambridge, MA Canandaigua, NY Corvallis, OR Culver City, CA Dover, NH Dunwoody, GA Ecorse, MI Emeryville, CA Gainesville, FL Hartford, CT Hudson, NY Jackson, TN Mancelona, MI River Rouge, MI Seabrook, NH Tigard, OR West Allis, WI Cities similar to Austin that have eliminated mandates “We ditched parking mandates, so should Austin!” “We ditched parking mandates, so should Austin!” “We ditched parking mandates, so should Austin!” “We ditched parking mandates, so should Austin!” Common concerns Insufficient parking in future projects Parked cars overflowing onto residential streets ADA access Support for parking reform in Austin Community Organizations Businesses Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association (DANA) Friends of Hyde Park Friends of Zilker Judges Hill Community Circle Tarrytown Neighborhood Association UT Austin Urban Studies Society West Campus Neighborhood Association City Boards & Commissions Bicycle Advisory Council Pedestrian Advisory Council Planning Commission Urban Transportation Commission ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Black + Motal Architecture and Urban Design Casa de Luz dwg Landscape Architects Electric Avenue Forge Craft Architecture + Design Home Slice Pizza Nill Consulting Nora Engineering & Planning Radius Civil Engineering The Related Companies L.P. Riverside Homes Simplecity Design Thoughtbarn Turner Residential Urbinden Weaver Buildings Thank you! Austin Parking Reform Coalition info@atxparkingreform.org atxparkingreform.org
DESIGN COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2023 The Design Commission convened in a Special Called meeting on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco 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 Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Jon Salinas Evan Taniguchi Commissioner Taniguchi joined the meeting at 6:12 p.m. Commissioner Salinas joined the meeting at 6:05 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on March 27, 2023. The minutes from the meeting of 03/27/2023 were approved on Commissioner Carroll’s motion, Vice Chair Meiners’ second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Taniguchi was off the dais. Commissioner Ladner, Commissioner Rollason, and Commissioner Whatley were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to consider whether the Draft Zilker Park Vision Plan reflects the Shared Values for Urban Areas in the Urban Design 1 Guidelines. Presented by Gregory Montes, Parks and Recreation Department, and Claire Hempel, Design Workshop. The motion below was approved as amended on Chair Weaver's motion, Commissioner Salinas’ second on an 8-0 vote. The Design Commission recommends the adoption of the Zilker Metropolitan Vision Plan dated March 2023 as compliant in meeting Shared Values for Urban Spaces listed in the Urban Design Guidelines only with the following changes: • Remove the parking structure in Zone 1 to the west side of the park away from the Great Lawn. Increase services like restrooms and bike services within parking structures. Do not bury any parking structures. • Create a detailed accessibility plan to connect parking structures, destinations, bike racks, restrooms, water fountains and illustrate path shading. Indicate responsiveness to the current erosion due to informal trails by adding designed trail uses. • Create a concept lighting plan for the park. • Maintain existing size of the Great Lawn. • Include language that a certain portion of sidewalks receive shade. Commissioner McKinney introduced the following friendly amendment: • Additional locations other than the location for the Hillside Theater should be explored. Commissioner Carroll introduced the following friendly amendments: • Remove the parking garage in Zone 5 on Azie Morton. • Remove all pavement on Lou Neff Road and replace with an accessible pedestrian …
1. 2. REGULAR MEETING of the DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2022, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO, AUSTIN, TX, 78752 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 Samuel Franco Melissa Henao-Robledo Evan Taniguchi AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Jessica Rollason Aan Coleman 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 Approve the minutes of the Design Commission Regular Meeting on August 22, 2022. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission Regular Meeting on September 26, 2022. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Staff briefing regarding Project Connect. Presented by Donna Galati, Project Connect Office. Staff briefing regarding the Palm District Plan. Presented by Mark Walters, Housing and Planning Department. Staff briefing regarding the Green Building Policy and Resolution. Presented by Riley Triggs and Kristine Walker, Public Works Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action on the proposed Design Commission regular meeting schedule for 2023. Discussion and possible action regarding membership of working groups to craft recommendations on the Urban Design Guidelines. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. 9. 10. 11. Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding updates to the guidelines. Updated from representative on the Downtown Commission regarding last meeting. Update from representative on the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding last meeting. Update from representative on the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board regarding last meeting. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) …
RESOLUTION NO. 20211029-003 WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan ("ASMP") (Ordinance No. 20190411-033) is the transportation element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and calls for a 50/50 mode share by 2039, which includes increasing use of sustainable modes such as walking, bicycling, teleworking and transit; WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution No. 20190808-081 directing the City Manager to "analyze and report on options for the City of Austin and other related or interested public or private entities to leverage resources to support the creation, operation, and maintenance of a high-capacity transit system"; WHEREAS, Austin voters approved Project Connect, the regional high- capacity transit system, on November 3,2020; WHEREAS, on December 18,2020, the City of Austin and the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority created a local government corporation named the Austin Transit Partnership Local Government Corporation to aid the City and Capital Metro and act on their behalf to accomplish the governmental purpose of implementing the Project Connect System Plan; WHEREAS, in a report entitled Saving Time and Making Cents: A Blueprintfor Building Transit Better ("Eno Report"), published in 2021, the Eno Center for Transportation identified local regulation, permitting, and decision- making procedures throughout the United States as an obstacle to achieving viable, cost-effective transit systems on par with those of peer nations; WHEREAS, noting that local development codes are generally ill- suited to the nature and scale of mass transit, the Eno Report found that jurisdictions that have successfully constructed mass transit systems apply modified regulations and review procedures to accommodate the unique challenges Page 1 0f 3 transit construction presents and the ways it differs from private development or conventional transportation and public works projects; WHEREAS, the City ofAustin's Land Development Code does not provide for the design and permitting of linear construction required for mobility and transit facilities that encompass large areas, include subsurface and above-ground elements, and span multiple zoning districts and watersheds; WHEREAS, greater flexibility and more carefully tailored regulations are required to facilitate construction of Project Connect; WHEREAS, City staff routinely interprets and applies City Code to development and capital improvement applications; WHEREAS, the Land Development Code, existing regulations, criteria, and procedures should be flexibly applied to facilitate construction of Project Connect to the greatest extent possible until existing requirements can be amended; WHEREAS, there are Project Connect MetroRapid and MetroRail projects currently moving forward in advance of the Orange and Blue Line light rail projects; …
Palm District Planning Initiative Design Commission Briefing October 24, 2022 Content Background and Study Area What We Heard Vision and Scenarios Implementation/Next Steps Background and Study Area Develop a shared vision for a complex, culturally rich, and rapidly transforming part of downtown Austin. 4 5 Resolution 20190523-029 Palm School Negotiations Rainey Street District Fund Fifth Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor Convention Center Expansion District Planning Process Improved Connectivity 6 WE ARE HERE 7 Equity-Based Goals Create a safe, welcoming place history Preserve and interpret Enhance educational and cultural assets Provide economic benefits Increase access to housing Improve mobility and access Improve access to nature, enhance natural systems, and support an equitable, sustainable, resilient future 8 What We Heard Participants • Visits to SpeakUp Austin! Webpage: 3,600 • Survey Responses: 700+ (3 Surveys) • Visioning Forum Attendees: 150+ • Targeted East Austin Outreach: 75 + (Individuals and Organizations) • AIA Event Participants: 60+ • Interactive Map Responses: 25+ 10 Survey Demographics 11 Visioning Forums 12 Targeted East Austin Engagement: • La Raza Roundtable • Current and Former Elected Officials • Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce • Tejano Democrats • Palm School Alumni • The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) • La Pena Arts, Inc. • Mexic-Arte • Nuestro Grupo/Academia Cuauhtli • AHMIGA (Latina civic and social networking organization) • Café Con Letras • L.A.C.E. • PODER • Long-time East Austin residents 13 American Institute of Architects Recommendations: 14 Vision and Scenarios VISION The Palm District is a vibrant historic hub of downtown where the past is honored, culture is celebrated, and the future is shaped. Dense transit-oriented development is balanced with history and natural spaces creating physical connections that invite people to move easily to and through the district. The district is a dynamic place, growing and evolving, while actively retaining families and individuals who have traditionally called this place home. Creativity and innovation are cultivated, and people from Austin and beyond are welcome to live, relax, work, play, learn, and connect with others. 16 INCLUSIVE GROWTH Growth in the district will provide a prosperous future for longtime and recent residents and for established and new businesses. 17 CULTURE The district will become a destination that celebrates its multi- cultural heritage. 18 CONNECTION Physical, cultural and social connections will be strengthened within downtown and …
Green Building Policy October 24, 2022 | Design Commission | Riley Triggs, AIA APMD PWD Austin Energy Headquarters | Mueller LEED Platinum, AEGB 5 star, WELL Building Certification Green Building Policy History 22 years 2000 — 2022 Policy Update Purpose George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center Certification Accomplishments 56 Certified 40 In progress Alliance Children’s Garden Policy Team Interdepartmental Sustainability Working Group (now Built Environment Equity and Sustainability Working Group) Office of Sustainability Public Works Department Real Estate Services Capital Contracting Office Purchasing Office Economic Development Department Austin Energy Green Building Small and Minority Business Resources Aviation Building Services Parks and Recreation Department Austin Convention Center Austin Public Library Strategic Facilities Governance Team Waterloo Greenway Policy and/or Policy (Required for PARD projects) Policy Public Private Partnerships (P3) Policy Policy $ $$ Priorities: Site Selection Todd Lane Roundabout Priorities: Health and Wellness Austin Energy Headquarters Mueller Priorities: Landscape Rutherford Channel Improvements Priorities: Net Zero & Low Carbon Net Zero GHG 2040 Priorities: Net Zero & Low Carbon Priorities: Net Zero & Low Carbon Priorities: Net Zero & Low Carbon Priorities: Net Zero & Low Carbon Central Library Feasibility Studies Rooftop Solar Auxiliary Water Building Electrification EV Charging Process Project initiation Sustainability assessment and goals Certification or parallel ratings Feasibility assessments Rooftop solar Auxiliary water Building electrification Electric vehicle charging Process Design Phase Integrated design team (COA, commissioning agent, architects, sustainability consultants) Goal tracking Design Commission Quality Management Division Process Construction Phase Integrated design team (COA, commissioning agent, architects, sustainability consultants) Goal tracking Contractor sustainability team Process Post Construction Phase Integrated design team (COA, commissioning agent, architects, sustainability consultants) Goal tracking Performance tracking 5 years and beyond for energy and water usage Process Life Cycle Integrated design team (Public Works, commissioning agent, architects, sustainability consultants) Goal tracking Performance tracking 5 years and beyond for energy and water usage Thank you! Montopolis Recreation Center RESOLUTION NO. 20210902-042 WHEREAS, in June of 2019, Council approved Resolution No. 20190619- 091, which required robust labor protections and sustainability requirements for third party development agreements that occur on city-owned land; and WHEREAS, in addition, the Resolution directed the City Manager to determine how the City could implement the goal of requiring all developments on city-owned land to create zero waste, net zero energy, and net positive water buildings and to recommend updates to the existing Green Building policy (Resolution Number 20071129-045) to further consider appropriate thresholds …
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DESIGN COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 22, 2022 DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2022 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, August 22, 2O22, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco in Austin, Texas, 78752. 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 Aan Coleman Ben Luckens Bart Whatley Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Evan Taniguchi Jon Salinas Samuel Franco PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission Regular Meeting on June 27, 2022. The minutes from the meeting on 6-27-2022 were approved on Commissioner Taniguchi’s motion, Commissioner Coleman second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Henao-Robledo, and Commissioner Rollason were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing by Pamela Abee-Taulli, Development Services Department, regarding Functional Green. The presentation was made by Pamela Abee-Taulli, Development Services Department. 1 DESIGN COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 22, 2022 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action to determine whether Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Park Restroom Rehabilitation Project, located at 721 Pedernales Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Reynaldo Hernandez, Parks and Recreation Department. The motion that Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Park Restroom Rehabilitation Project substantially complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards was approved on Commissioner Whatley’s motion, Commissioner Taniguchi second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Henao-Robledo, and Commissioner Rollason were absent. Discussion and possible action to determine whether the project 5RR, located at 506 E 5th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin. Presented by Michele Rogerson Lynch, Travis Albrecht, and Jacob Walker, Stonelake Capital Partners, LLC. The motion that the project 5RR substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin was approved on Commissioner Coleman’s motion, Commissioner Whatley second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Henao-Robledo, and Commissioner Rollason were absent. Discussion and possible action on changes to membership of Design Commission workings groups. The motion to appoint Commissioner Salinas to the Planning and Urban Design Working Group was approved on Commissioner Weaver’s motion, Commissioner Whatley second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Henao-Robledo, and Commissioner Rollason were absent. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 6. Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding updates to the guidelines. Commissioner Carroll was …
DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 26, 2022 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, September 26, 2022, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco in Austin, Texas, 78752. Chair Weaver called the Design Commission Regular Meeting to order at 5:59 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jen Weaver, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Aan Coleman David Carroll Samuel Franco Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Bart Whatley Evan Taniguchi Jon Salinas Melissa Henao-Robledo Commissioner Whatley joined at 6:13 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission Regular Meeting on August 22, 2022. No vote was taken. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action regarding membership of working groups to craft recommendations on the Urban Design Guidelines. By consensus of the Commission, the following working groups were created to collaborate with the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group: 1 Buildings Working Group: Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Salinas Streetscapes Working Group: Commissioner Coleman, Commissioner Henao-Robledo Open Spaces Working Group: Vice Chair Meiners Urban Structures Working Group: Chair Weaver Infrastructure Working Group: Commissioner Taniguchi, Commissioner Franco, Commissioner Whatley WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 3. guidelines. Update was given by Commissioner Carroll. Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding updates to the Update from representative on the Downtown Commission regarding last meeting. Update was given by Chair Weaver. Update from representative on the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding last meeting. Commissioner Carroll stated the last meeting was cancelled due to lack of quorum. Update from representative on the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board regarding last meeting. Update was given by Commissioner Franco. 4. 5. 6. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 7. Discussion and possible action on recommendations by the Landscape and Infrastructure Working Group regarding Functional Green’s implementation, message, cost, and timeline, and the impact on affordable housing and other factors. The motion to approve the recommendation on the postponement of the adoption of Functional Green until stakeholder feedback is assessed, redundancies and cost are evaluated, submittals with costs are reviewed, a strategy for staff training and deployment has been reported, benefits of the program are proven, and feasibility of planting requirements are verified, was approved with the following friendly amendment on motion by Commissioner Coleman, seconded by Commissioner Carroll on a 9-0 vote. The friendly amendment from Commissioner Carroll was to include an affordability impact statement in the recommendation. This was …
Position Letter on Project Connect from Bill McCamley, Executive Director, Transit Forward Transit Forward’s mission is to inform the Austin metro community about the benefits of an accessible regional public transit system and to advance the implementation of transit-supportive programs and policies. Our fellow Austinites voted overwhelmingly in favor of Project Connect in 2020 because of the benefits it will bring to our community, including reduced traffic congestion, more affordable transportation options, increased job growth, less greenhouse gas emissions, and safer streets. Therefore, Transit Forward sincerely appreciates the City's Project Connect office for proposing these foundational modifications, and we strongly believe that these changes would prudently and appropriately expedite the construction of light rail and MetroRapid bus lines, making sure our friends and neighbors get what they voted for sooner rather than later.
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2022, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHEMINA DELCO AUSTIN, TX, 78752 Some members of the BOARD/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 Samuel Franco Melissa Henao-Robledo Evan Taniguchi AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Jessica Rollason Aan Coleman 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 Approve the minutes of the Design Commission Regular Meeting on August 22, 2022. 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action regarding membership of working groups to craft recommendations on the Urban Design Guidelines. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding updates to the guidelines. Update from representative on the Downtown Commission regarding last meeting. Update from representative on the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding last meeting. Update from representative on the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board regarding last meeting. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS Discussion and possible action on recommendations by the Landscape and Infrastructure Working Group regarding Functional Green’s implementation, message, cost, and timeline, and the impact on affordable housing and other factors. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call or email Nicole Corona at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Design Commission, please contact Nicole Corona at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov.
1. 2. DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2022 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, August 22, 2O22, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco in Austin, Texas, 78752. 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 Aan Coleman Ben Luckens Bart Whatley Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Evan Taniguchi Jon Salinas Samuel Franco PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Design Commission Regular Meeting on June 27, 2022. The minutes from the meeting on 6-27-2022 were approved on Commissioner Taniguchi’s motion, Commissioner Coleman second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Henao-Robledo, and Commissioner Rollason were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing by Pamela Abee-Taulli, Development Services Department, regarding Functional Green. The presentation was made by Pamela Abee-Taulli, Development Services Department. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action to determine whether Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Park Restroom Rehabilitation Project, located at 721 Pedernales Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Reynaldo Hernandez, Parks and Recreation Department. The motion that Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Park Restroom Rehabilitation Project substantially complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards was approved on Commissioner Whatley’s motion, Commissioner Taniguchi second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Henao-Robledo, and Commissioner Rollason were absent. Discussion and possible action to determine whether the project 5RR, located at 506 E 5th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin. Presented by Michele Rogerson Lynch, Travis Albrecht, and Jacob Walker, Stonelake Capital Partners, LLC. The motion that the project 5RR substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin was approved on Commissioner Coleman’s motion, Commissioner Whatley second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Henao-Robledo, and Commissioner Rollason were absent. Discussion and possible action on changes to membership of Design Commission workings groups. The motion to appoint Commissioner Salinas to the Planning and Urban Design Working Group was approved on Commissioner Weaver’s motion, Commissioner Whatley second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Henao-Robledo, and Commissioner Rollason were absent. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 6. Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding updates to the guidelines. Commissioner Carroll was absent. Update from representative on the Downtown Commission regarding last meeting. The last meeting was cancelled. …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2022, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHEMINA DELCO AUSTIN, TX, 78752 Some members of the BOARD/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, email Nicole Corona, nicole.corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Jen Weaver, Chair David Carroll Jon Salinas Samuel Franco Melissa Henao-Robledo Evan Taniguchi Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Jessica Rollason Aan Coleman Bart Whatley Ben Luckens CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first five speakers signed up 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 Approve the minutes of the Design Commission Regular Meeting on June 27, 2022. 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing by Pamela Abee-Taulli, Development Services Department, regarding Functional Green. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Discussion and possible action to determine whether Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Park Restroom Rehabilitation Project, located at 721 Pedernales Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Reynaldo Hernandez, Parks and Recreation Department. Discussion and possible action to determine whether the project Stonelake, located at 506 E 5th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin. Presented by Katherine Nicely, Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP. Discussion and possible action on changes to membership of Design Commission workings groups. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding updates to the guidelines. Update from representative on the Downtown Commission regarding last meeting. Update from representative on the Joint Sustainability committee regarding last meeting. Update from representative on the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board regarding last meeting. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the …
Imagine Austin Core Principles • • Integrate green into the city Sustainably manage water, energy, and other environmental resources • Develop as an affordable and healthy community Council Resolution #20220609‐061 Implement Functional Green … which requires green infrastructure in urban settings where traditional landscape requirements are not possible. 2 3 In an Urban watershed, for a site with a zoning impervious cover limit greater than 80% as allowed in LDC 25‐2. • Applies to qualifying DMU & CBD sites In a watershed other than Urban, for a site with total allowable impervious cover greater than 80% gross site area as per LDC 25‐8. 4 Landscape element Multiplier PLANTINGS Existing tree Large, newly planted tree (mature width 40’ or greater) A B.1 B.2 Medium, newly planted tree (mature width 20‐39’) B.3 C.1 C.2 D E F Small, newly planted tree (mature width 10‐ 19’) Large shrubs, ornamental grasses, or perennial forbs Small shrubs, ornamental grasses, or perennial forbs Groundcover Turf Vegetated wall SPECIALIZED MEDIA Intensive vegetated (green) roof media (depth 12” or greater) G H.1 Extensive vegetated (green) roof media (depth 6‐11.9”) H.2 Rain garden Media I J K ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS Irrigation with alternative water source Porous pavement Suspended pavement system BONUS OPTIONS Bonus: Pollinator resources L M Bonus: Publicly Accessible Green 0.8 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1 Target score = 0.3 Multiply the square feet, or equivalent square footage where applicable, of each landscape element by the multiplier provided for that element. Add together all the products calculated under the Multiplier Table to determine the Functional Green numerator. 5 If multiple elements listed on the Multiplier Table occupy the same area, count the full square footage or equivalent square footage of each element. 6 Landscaping elements in the right‐of‐way between the lot line and the roadway may be counted. The right‐of‐way is not included in the total site area. Elements provided to satisfy any other requirements of another City of Austin regulation or rule may be counted. 7 8 Analyses & Case Studies by the CodeNEXT consultant team Heather Venhaus, Regenerative Environmental Design Amy Belaire, PhD Ed MacMullan and Sarah Reich, ECONorthwest Research provided a rating for each landscape element based on its ecological and economic performance. The ratings indicate the performance of each landscape element relative to the others. 9 Reviewed research from 120 published studies Reviewed data …
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 …
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 …
DESIGN COMMISSION Monday, June 27, 2022 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHEMINA DELCO, AUSTIN, TX 78752 Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair Jen Weaver at 6:03 p.m. Member List David Carroll – Chair (District 1) Jessica Rollason – Vice-Chair (District 7) Jon Salinas (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) “P” Denote Commission Members who were in present “A” Denote Commission Members who were absent P Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison P Gunnar Garnos, Staff Liaison PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): P A P A A P CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING AND PLANNING STAFF P Melissa Hanao-Robledo (District 5) P P P P Jen Weaver (District 6) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Park Restroom Rehabilitation Project, located at 721 Pedernales Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin. Reynaldo Hernandez – Parks and Recreation Department. • • Reynaldo Hernandez presented and answered questions. Commissioner Coleman made a motion to take no action until project returns with more information. Commissioner Salinas seconded. The motion was approved [8 ayes, 0 nays, J. Rollason / S. Franco / J. Meiners absent]. Page 1 of 3 • • b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the Country Club Creek Trail Project, located along Country Club Creek West from Wickersham Ln. to E Oltorf St., complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin. Dylan Johnstone – Public Works. • • Dylan Johnstone presented and answered questions. Commissioner Luckens made a motion that the project complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin. Commissioner Hanao-Robledo seconded. The motion was approved [8 ayes, 0 nays, J. Rollason / S. Franco / J. Meiners absent]. • 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the May 23th meeting minutes Commissioner Coleman made a motion to approve the April 25th meeting minutes. Commissioner Taniguchi seconded. The motion was approved [8 ayes, 0 nays, J. Rollason / S. Franco / J. Meiners absent]. b. Update from representative on the Downtown Commission regarding last meeting • Chair Weaver provided update that there was no June meeting due to lack …
1 of 124 Functional Green 2 of 124 Meeting purpose = Share progress • Case study findings. Case study scores are relative to each other. This information informs the target score and tests the landscape element weights. Landscape elements will continue to be tested with the proof of concept work. • Landscape element overview • Next steps & Timeline • Question & Answer discuss internally. – 12/15 - 1 to 5 – 12/14 – all day • Set date for follow up meeting after staff has time to 3 of 124 What are the goals of Functional Green? What are the goals of Functional Green? 1) Integrate nature into parcels where building cover or other impervious surfaces limit what the standard landscape code can accomplish. 1) Develop a planning tool that is flexible and provides ecological benefits comparable to those required in the standard landscape code. 1) Provide a program that is straight forward and easy to implement and review. 4 of 124 5 of 124 Functional Green Development Process • Identified the primary ecosystem services • Microclimate regulation and mitigation of urban heat island effects • Carbon storage and sequestration • Air pollutant removal • Stormwater retention and runoff reduction • Water filtration • Biodiversity benefits • Human health and well-being benefits • Identified the landscape elements most likely to occur in dense urban landscapes • Trees • Planting beds • Green roofs • Rain gardens • Vegetated walls • Porous paving • Cisterns • Bonus points (pollinator friendly gardens, reduce potable water use etc…) 6 of 124 What are the goals of Functional Green? Functional Green Development Process • Literature review which includes research from 120 published studies Reviewed data on each of the landscape elements for (1) biophysical benefits, (2) economic values, (3) beneficiaries (4) costs of implementation Technical and economic analysis of landscape elements Range of the likely biophysical benefits and economic • costs and benefits Estimated performance • • 7 of 124 8 of 124 What are the goals of Functional Green? Functional Green Development Process Research provided a rating for each landscape element based on its ecological and economic performance. The ratings indicate the performance of each landscape element relative to the others. > 9 of 124 Functional Green Development Process Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis - allowed us to summarize across the 9 criteria we evaluated – including ecosystem services and economic considerations – and …
