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20220124_1B: Waterloo Creek Delta Project Recommendation Letter — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN DESIGN COMMISSION DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220124-1B January 28, 2022 Date: Subject: Design Commission recommendation for the Waterloo Greenway- Creek Delta project, located at Waller Creek. Commissioner Taniguchi Seconded By: Commissioner Whatley Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that Waterloo Greenway – Creek Delta project, as presented to us on January 24, 2022, complies with the City of Austin’s Design and Sustainability Standards. Rationale: Dear Honorable Mayor & City Council, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s support of the Waterloo Greenway – Creek Delta project, as presented to us. Our review found the following positive attributes: 1. Proposed design will achieve Sustainable Sites Certification. 2. Project conducted extensive community outreach. 3. Proposed design will enhance tree planting. 4. Proposed design will help mitigate erosion and protect soil and vegetation. 5. Project will enhance pedestrian connectivity across the creek with elevated walkways and bridges. Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: Chair Carroll, Commissioner Salinas, Commissioner Franco, Commissioner Meiners, Commissioner Henao- 11- 0 - 0 Robledo, Commissioner Taniguchi, Commissioner Weaver, Vice-Chair Rollason, Commissioner Coleman, Commissioner Whatley, Commissioner Luckens. Against: n/a Attest: David Carroll, Chair City of Austin Design Commission 1 of 1 Melissa Henao-Robledo David Carroll, Chair Jessica Rollason, Vice Chair Aan Coleman Samuel Franco Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Jon Salinas Evan Taniguchi Jen Weaver Bart Whatley Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison Design Commission Recommendation 20220124-1B Waterloo Greenway Creek Delta Project
20220124-1A: MACC Phase 2 Project Recommendation Letter — original pdf
David Carroll, Chair Jessica Rollason, Vice Chair Melissa Henao-Robledo Aan Coleman Samuel Franco Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Jon Salinas Evan Taniguchi Jen Weaver Bart Whatley Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison CITY OF AUSTIN DESIGN COMMISSION DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220124-1A January 28, 2022 Date: Subject: Design Commission recommendation for the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 project, located at 600 Red River. Seconded By: Vice-Chair Rollason Commissioner Franco Commissioner Coleman Motioned By: Amended By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 project, as presented to us on January 24, 2022, complies with the City of Austin’s Design and Sustainability Standards. This endorsement comes with the additional recommendation that a stronger pedestrian connection be made between the Butler Hike & Bike Trail and Rainey Street and that this connection does not have to pass through the building or the Zocalo. Rationale: Dear Honorable Mayor & City Council, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s support of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 project, 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. Proposed design has a stronger relationship to the Hike & Bike Trail than current design. 3. Addition is great solution to preserving the existing structure, while better defining the zocalo, and creating a 4. Proposed design will change grade of Hike & Bike Trail, making it more accessible. 5. Heritage trees will be preserved onsite. powerful statement. Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: Chair Carroll, Commissioner Salinas, Commissioner Franco, Commissioner Meiners, Commissioner Henao- 11- 0 - 0 Robledo, Commissioner Taniguchi, Commissioner Weaver, Vice-Chair Rollason, Commissioner Coleman, Commissioner Whatley, Commissioner Luckens. Against: n/a Attest: David Carroll, Chair City of Austin Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission Recommendation 20220124-1A Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 Project
Approved 1-24-22 — original pdf
DESIGN COMMISSION Monday, December 13, 2021 4:00 PM Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 4:06 p.m. X X X X Member List David Carroll – Chair (District 1) Jessica Rollason – Vice-Chair (District 7) Vacant (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) X Melissa Hanao-Robledo (District 5) X X Jen Weaver (District 6) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) “X” Denote Commission Members who were in attendance CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING AND PLANNING STAFF 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): Chairman Carroll has recused himself from this item and has relinquish Chairman duties to Commissioner Taniguchi for Item 1.a. a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether 80 Rainey, located at 80 Rainey Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the city of Austin; Amanda Swor Drenner Group; Gregory Klosowski Pappageorge Haymes; Chris Jackson TBG Partners; Scott Wuest Wuest Group. • Pawel Hardej with Lincoln Ventures, Amanda Swor with Drenner Group, Gregory Klosowski Pappageorge Haymes; Chris Jackson TBG Partners; and Scott Wuest Wuest Group presented and addressed questions. Page 1 of 4 • Commissioner S. Franco made a motion to approve that the project substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines Commissioner J. Meiners seconded. • The motion was approved [6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 Recuse (D. Carroll)] b. 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 • David Smythe-Macaulay COA-ABIA staff presented and addressed questions. • The Design Commission provided feedback and recommendations for the project, but no action was taken. c. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the 51st Street Revitalization Project located at 51st Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards for the City of Austin; Andrew Wong City of Austin Public Works Department • Andrew Wong, COA Public Works and Angel-Lina Soutdarany, Atkins and Jill Fagan, Economic Development presented and addressed questions. • Commissioner J. Weaver made a motion to approve …
Agenda — original pdf
DESIGN COMMISSION Monday, December 13, 2021 4:00 PM Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 David Carroll, Chair (District 1) Vacant (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. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether 80 Rainey, located at 80 Rainey Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the city of Austin; Amanda Swor Drenner Group; Gregory Klosowski Pappageorge Haymes; Chris Jackson TBG Partners; Scott Wuest Wuest Group. b. 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. c. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the 51st Street Revitalization Project located at 51st Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards for the City of Austin; Andrew Wong City of Austin Public Works Department. d. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the Dove Springs Health Facility located at 5811 Palo Blanco Ln, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards for the City of Austin; Carolyn Roman Marmon Mok Architecture; Claire Eddleman-Heath Asakura Robinson; Kalpana Sutaria City of Austin Public Works Department. e. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the Givens District Park Community Pool Facility located at 3811 E. 12th Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards for the City of Austin; John Byrd Shawn Bacon and Greg Houston Marmon Mok Architecture; Scott Sinn City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department; Marissa McKinney Coleman & Associates. f. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the Colony District Park Community Pool Facility located at 7400 Loyola Lane, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards for the City of Austin; John Byrd Shawn Bacon and Greg …
11.15.2021 Meeting Minutes — original pdf
DESIGN COMMISSION Monday, November 15, 2021 6:00 PM Austin Energy Headquarters, Assembly Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 6:07 p.m. X X X X Member List David Carroll – Chair (District 1) Jessica Rollason – Vice-Chair (District 7) Vacant (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 Jen Weaver (District 6) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) 6:20 PM Commissioner J. Rollason joined the meeting 6:35 PM Commissioner E. Taniguchi joined the meeting. 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. • Sam Tedford City of Austin Housing and Planning Department presented and addressed questions. Page 1 of 5 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 • Cris Ruebush PGAL presented and addressed questions. • Commissioner B. Whatley made a motion to approve the project as it substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines Commissioner J. Rollason seconded. • The motion was approved [8 ayes, 0 nays] 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 • Rob Robbins West East Design Group presented and addressed questions. • Commissioner M. Haneo-Robledo made a motion to approve the project as it complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards Commissioner B. Whatley seconded. • The motion was approved [7 ayes, 0 nays, 1 Recuse (A. Coleman)] 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 …
51st Street Project Review Application — original pdf
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 …
51st Street Revitalization Presentation — original pdf
EAST 51ST STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Design Commission November 12, 2021 E 51st STREET IMPROVEMENTS 1 EAST 51ST STREET VISION PLAN • • Promote coordinated redevelopment for both sides of the corridor Support from Working Group and various community stakeholders E 51st STREET IMPROVEMENTS E 51st STREET IMPROVEMENTS 2 EAST 51ST STREET VISION STATEMENT 51st Street is a multi-modal urban street that accommodates safe pedestrian and bicycle movement as well as calm vehicular traffic. 51st Street is lined with buildings that promote a safe, interesting and lively pedestrian environment, with strong linkages and an appropriate scale transition to the Windsor Park neighborhood. E 51st STREET IMPROVEMENTS 3 EAST 51ST STREET IMPROVEMENT SCOPE • Partial reconstruction of the • roadway section from IH-35 to Berkman Drive • Four-lane arterial roadway with intermittent center turn lane access Installation of a protected bicycle lane on the north side and an off-street bicycle lane on the south side • New on-street parallel parking spaces • Medians with breaks at • Curb, gutter and drainage intersections and at mid-block improvements • Pedestrian crossings at intersections to provide space for people walking, biking, and rolling to cross safely • New tree-lined sidewalks on the north and south side • Rain gardens and detention ponds for runoff and water quality enhancements • Upgraded water service utilities • on the north side Landscaping improvements through project corridor. E 51st STREET IMPROVEMENTS 4 Typical Existing E. 51st St. Cross- Section E 51st STREET IMPROVEMENTS 5 Proposed: East of Lancaster Typical Section E 51st STREET IMPROVEMENTS 6 OUTCOME IMPROVEMENTS Improved multi-modal access Reduced queue lengths Reduced left turn conflicts Improved speed control Improved bicycle facilities Complete pedestrian connectivity Improved transit access • • • • • • • • • More user friendly and esthetically pleasing streetscape Reuse of existing trees within corridor through relocation plantings E 51st STREET IMPROVEMENTS 7 EAST 51ST STREET IMPROVEMENTS LANDSCAPING Project Area E 51st STREET IMPROVEMENTS 8 E 51st St Plan, IH-35 to Lancaster (WEST) E 51st STREET IMPROVEMENTS 9 E 51st St Plan, with Mueller Blvd (CENTER) E 51st STREET IMPROVEMENTS 10 E 51st St Plan, with Berkman Dr. (EAST) E 51st STREET IMPROVEMENTS 11 Questions? E 51st STREET IMPROVEMENTS 12
80 Rainey Downtown Density Bonus Application — original pdf
Amanda Swor Direct: (512) 807-2904 aswor@drennergroup.com Ms. Rosie Truelove Planning and Zoning Department City of Austin 1000 E 11th Street Austin, TX 78702 August 31, 2021 Via Electronic Delivery Re: 80 Rainey – Downtown Density Bonus Program (“DDBP”) Application and Summary of Compliance with the City of Austin’s Urban Design Guidelines for a hotel and residential tower located at 78-84 Rainey Street related to site development permit application case SPC-2021-0129C. Dear Ms. Truelove: On behalf of the property owners, 80 Rainey Street Owner, LLC (“Owner”), please accept this letter and supporting documentation as a true and complete submittal application for the DDBP for the property located at 78-84 Rainey Street in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas (the “Property”). The Owner is seeking to develop the Property with a 49-story residential multifamily tower with pedestrian oriented uses in the basement, ground floor, second floor and 11th floor amenity level consisting of 482,317 square feet of residential habitable space and 15,280 square feet of bar, restaurant, café and amenity space at the levels at, below and above the street level and amenity level. The total gross square footage of the project is projected to be approximately 564,979 square feet. The site development permit application associated with this project is SPC-2021- 0129C. The Property is located within the Rainey Street subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay which limits the maximum height to 40 feet. Per the site development regulations of the Rainey Street subdistrict, this height limitation may be exceeded to a base floor-to-area ratio (“FAR”) of 8:1, if 5% of on-site affordable housing is reserved for households earning no more than 80% of the Austin area Median Family Income (MFI). Upon complying with the Waterfront Overlay regulations in order to achieve the 8:1 FAR, participation in the Downtown Density Bonus Program will allow the Property to develop up to 15:1 FAR with unlimited height. The gross site area for the Property is 28,814 square feet resulting in a base entitlement of 230,512 square feet. August 31, 2021 Page 2 Section 25-2-586(B)(6) of the Land Development Code allows a development to exceed the maximum FAR established in the Downtown Density Bonus Program by providing additional community benefits and with review and approval by the City Council. This project will seek a maximum FAR of 20:1. The Property is situated in the Rainey Street District of the Downtown Austin Plan, is zoned Central …
80 Rainey Presentation — original pdf
80 Rainey Design Commission December 13, 2021 1 2 Current Use Food truck lot, bar and small office. 4 Zoning Central Business District (CBD) 5 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 6 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 = = 230,512 NSF X 5% 9,797 NSF 9,797 SF (18 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 7 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 = = = = = = = 3,319 SF (5 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. 132,769 GSF (66,385) GSF 66,385 GSF 66,385 GSF X $5 $331,923 66,385 NSF X 5% 3,319 NSF 8 Total Bonus Area Community Benefit 16,435 SF (23 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. On-Site Affordable Square Feet: Total …
80 Rainey Project Review Application — original pdf
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 …
ABIA Cargo Facility Presentation — original pdf
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
ABIA Cargo Facility Project Review Application — original pdf
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 …
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80 Rainey Working Group Memo — original pdf
Date: To: From: Subject: November 1, 2021 City of Austin Design Commission Planning & Urban Design Working Group Density Bonus Working Group review of 80 Rainey for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines October 22, 2021; 12:00 pm; Virtual Microsoft Teams Meeting Amanda Swor- Drenner Group Meeting date: Applicant: The project is located at 80 Rainey Street. The project includes mixed use of residential (482,317 sf) and retail (17,444 sf). The project also includes 5 parking levels (none underground). The applicant is seeking a Density Bonus to raise the FAR from 8:1 to 20:1 resulting in a total project gross area of 564,979 gsf. The site is 0.66 acres (28,814 sf) with a current allowable building size of 230,512 nsf based on the current allowable 8:1 FAR. The total building height is 546 ft (49 floors). The maximum height achievable under the Density Bonus program 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 – Residential and substantial retail uses are proposed. Project partially complies with this Section. 3. Limit development which closes downtown streets – This project is not permanently closing down any streets. Project complies with this Section. 4. Buffer neighborhood edges- The reused existing bungalows and proposed Paseo help buffer the adjacent neighborhood edges. Project complies with this Section. Incorporate civic art in both public and private development – This project is proposing public art at the Paseo Gateway. Project complies with this Section. 5. 6. Protect important public views – Since this project is already surrounded by high-rises, there are no important public views to protect. Not applicable. This project is protecting and reusing two existing on-site bungalows. Project complies with this Section. 9. Acknowledge that rooftops are not seen from other buildings and the street – 7. Avoid historical misrepresentations – Project complies with this Section. 8. Respect adjacent historic buildings- Project complies with this Section. 10. Avoid the development of theme environments- Project …