David Carroll, Chair Melissa Henao-Robledo, Vice Chair Aan Coleman Beau Frail Samuel Franco Martha Gonzales Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Jessica Rollason Evan Taniguchi Bart Whatley Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins Staff Liaison Patrick Colunga Staff Liaison City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200824-01A Aan Coleman Seconded By: Bart Whatley Design Commission recommendation for the Block 16 project, located at 320 East 2nd Street. Date: September 1, 2020 Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the Block 16 project, located at 320 East 2nd Street, as presented on August 24, 2020, substantially complies with the city’s Urban Design Guidelines. The Commission’s recommendation comes with the qualification that the applicant further study the opportunity to open up the circulation path along 2nd Street as the bifurcation of the public realm caused by the linear placement of permanent benches is concerning to the Commission. Rationale: Dear Director of Planning and Zoning Dept., This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s recommendation that the Block 16 project, located at 320 East 2nd Street, as presented on August 24, 2020 substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines as one of the gatekeeper requirements of the Downtown Density Bonus Program. The Commission’s recommendation comes with the qualification that the applicant further study the opportunity to open up the circulation path along 2nd Street as the bifurcation of the public realm caused by the linear placement of permanent benches is concerning to the Commission. Our review found the following positive features: Increase of street level retail space; allocated to both intersections. Interactive public art and water feature that faces convention center 1. 2. 3. Addition of public art gallery in the lobby space 4. Inclusion of colonnade/lounge space for outdoor seating and food vendors 6 - 1 - 2 Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: David Carroll, Aan Coleman, Evan Taniguchi, Samuel Franco, Bart Whatley, Ben Luckens Against: Josue Meiners Abstain: Martha Gonzalez, Jessica Rollason Absent: Melissa Henao-Robledo, Beau Frail Attest: David Carroll, Chair of the Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission - Recommendation for Block 16 Page 1
DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2020 3:00 PM VIA Remote WebEx MEETING MINUTES Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 3:05 p.m. ✓ David Carroll, Chair (District 1) ✓ Martha Gonzalez, Vice-Chair (District 2) ✓ Samuel Franco (District 3) ✓ Josue Meiners (District 4) Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) ✓ Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Beau Frail (District 6) Jessica Rollason (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) • “✓” Denotes Commission Members who were in attendance CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING & ZONING STAFF ✓ Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison ✓ Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison ✓ Patrick Colunga, Staff Liaison CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether Block 16, addressed at 320 E. 2nd Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; Todd Runkle Gensler, Richard Suttle Armbrust & Brown, PLLC., Cameron Campbell; Campbell Landscape Architecture Todd Runkle presented and answered questions from Commissioners. Commissioner A. Coleman – Made the motion that the project substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines with the caveat to study the circulation path along 2nd Street. Commissioner B. Whatley Seconded the motion The motion was approved on a vote [6‐1‐2]. Page 1 of 2 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the July 17th meeting minutes; The motion to approve the minutes as drafted was made by Commissioner A. Coleman and seconded by Commissioner M. Gonzalez. The motion was approved on a unanimous vote of [9‐0‐0]. b. Discussion and Possible action to appoint a Working Group to specifically address updates to the Urban Design Guidelines Chairman D. Carroll and staff discussed updating the Urban Design Guidelines; Commissioner E. Taniguchi, Commissioner J. Rollason, J. Meiners, and A. Coleman volunteered to join the newly appointed Working Group” c. Liaison Reports: report from collaborative commissions from their most recent meeting Chairman D. Carroll met with the Joint Sustainability committee regarding revisions to the Climate Plan. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; Welcomed New Commissioner J. Rollason b. Items from Commission Members; c. Items from City Staff; None; None; ADJOURNMENT at 4:35pm Page 2 of 2
Design Commission July 17, 2020 Design Commission to be held July 17th with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (7/16/2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July Special Called Design Commission Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1243 or aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live SPECIAL CALLED DESIGN COMMISSION FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020 3:00PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT MEMBERS: David Carroll, Chair (District 1) Martha Gonzalez (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Melissa Henao-Robledo, Vice-Chair (District 5) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) Beau Frail (District 6) Jessica Rollason (District 7) Aan Coleman (District8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District10) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion): a. Courtesy briefing of the Master Plan for John Trevino Jr. Metro Park at Morrison Ranch (Charles Mabry, COA and David Malda, GGN) b. Courtesy briefing for the Arts in Public Places Program by the Cultural Arts Division within the Economic Development Department (Sue Lambe, COA and Curt Gettman,) 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the June 22nd meeting minutes; b. LiaisonReports: report from collaborative commissions from their most recent meeting 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; b. c. Items from Commission Members; Items from CityStaff; 4. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is …
Art in Public Places Program Art in Public Places (AIPP) is a program of the Cultural Arts Division within the Economic Development Dept. Municipal Code TITLE 7 LIBRARIES AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES CHAPTER 7-2 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES Voyage to Soulsville John Fisher, 1986 Carver Museum Confabulating Orbits, Ben Livingston, 1996 Austin Convention Center El futuro es una página en blanco…. Connie Arismendi, 2005 Terrazas Branch Library Reflections on the Brazos, Ryah Christensen, 2015 2nd Street & Brazos Since 1985, the Art in Public Places (AIPP) program has executed the Art in Public Places Ordinance, commissioning and managing works of public art for City of Austin facilities. 300+ works of art now in the AIPP collection $16,000,000+ SD23 Outcome: Culture and Lifelong Learning - encourages dialogue within and between communities; advances public understanding of creative expression Water Tower Bike Rack Alan Knox Westenfield Pool Open Room Austin R+R Studios Sand Beach Park Larry Monroe Forever Bridge Stefanie Distefano Blunn Creek Aquifer LAMA Ventures Second Street District AIPP Staff In 2020, AIPP Project Managers (6) and Collection Managers (1) will oversee the selection, approval processes, community engagement efforts, and project management for 70+ Commissions, donations, and repairs Austin Convention Center Marshalling Yard and Warehouse AIPP Project Artwork Budget: $100,000 Austin Convention Center Marshalling Yard and Warehouse AIPP Project Tentative AIPP Project Schedule June 2020 Approval of Prospectus by AIPP Panel and Austin Arts Commission July - Sept 2020 Artist Selection and Approval Oct ’20 - Feb 2021 Community Engagement and Design March – May 2021 Installation/Fabrication June 2021 Target Substantial Completion of Warehouse Construction July 2021 Target AIPP Project Completion/ Community Dedication Event Artwork Budget: $100,000 questions? Susan Lambe Art in Public Places Program Program Manager (512) 974-7852 susan.lambe@austintexas.gov Curt Gettman Marshalling Yard and Warehouse AIPP Project Manager (512) 974-9310 curt.gettman@austintexas.gov
Art in Public Places City of Austin Cultural Arts Division 5202 E. Ben White Blvd. Suite 400 Austin, Texas 78741 512.974.7700 / aipp@austintexas.gov Austin Convention Center Marshalling Yard and Warehouse AIPP Project Artwork Budget: $100,000 Project Summary The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development De- partment seeks to commission a local artist or artists to create a durable, permanent exterior public artwork at the site of the new Austin Convention Center Marshalling Yard and Warehouse. The artist will engage with members of the community to develop a design for the artwork—which might be an exterior mural on the fa- çade of the warehouse or, alternatively, a freestanding work located elsewhere at the site. AIPP and the artist will work closely with the project team to determine the medium and exact artwork location. Tentative AIPP Project Schedule June 2020 Approval of Prospectus by AIPP Panel and Austin Arts Commission July - Sept 2020 Artist Selection and Approval Oct ’20 - Feb 2021 Community Engagement and Design March – May 2021 Installation/Fabrication June 2021 Target Substantial Completion of Warehouse Construction July 2021 Target AIPP Project Completion/Community Dedication Event ACC Marshalling Yard and Warehouse AIPP Project Overview
Master Plan for John Treviño Jr. Metropolitan Park at Morrison Ranch Design Commission Meeting Charles Mabry, Associate Project Manager, PARD David Malda, Principal, GGN July 17, 2020 • 330 acres of former ranch 5 I-3 Walter E. Long Metro Park Park Context • 2003: Purchased by PARD • 2006: Named after John Treviño Jr., former Council Member and Mayor Pro Tem • 5,000 feet of Colorado River frontage • 2/3 of the site lies in the 100-year floodplain and TX-130 • Located at 9501 FM-969 between US-183 Ladybird Lake 3 8 1 S U e r o R i v d o l o r a C Decker Ln F M 9 6 9 Treviño Park M 973 F 0 R 13 S US 71 Austin-Bergstrom Intl Airport John Treviño Jr. at City of Austin park dedication in 2016 (Image credit: BetoATX) 2 MONTOPOLISDEL VALLECENTRAL EAST AUSTINDOWNTOWN AUSTIN Master Plan Schedule 2019 MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC FEB MAR APR 2020 JAN Discovery Site Analysis Existing Conditions, Opportunities, and Challenges Report Develop Shared Vision Story Gathering Community Meeting #1 Summary What We’ve Heard: Vision & Values Community Meeting #2 Summary Focused Engagement Phases Ongoing Community Engagement Explore Concepts Preliminary Concepts Community Meeting #3 Summary Develop Master Plan Preferred Master Plan Community Meeting #4 Summary Document and Refine Draft Master Plan Report Boards and Commisions Review and Adopt City Council Final Master Plan Report 3 Public Engagement: Approach Meetings and Events • 4 community meetings (two on-site at Treviño Park) • 11 Small Group Discussions • 3 Technical Advisory Group (TAG) Meetings Surveys • 3 community surveys (digital and print in English and Spanish) Individual outreach • Engagement with individuals, 16+ organizations, 3 neighborhood associations, and 5 local schools • In-person outreach in East Austin: 3 school events, 5 neighborhood/organization events, and 5 church services July 8 community meeting nature talk + hike December 7 community meeting with organization partners 4 Public Engagement: Listening 1) Site, parks, and your story • Connection to place • Notes & postcards • Oral histories • Survey: 398 respondents (41% responses from neighboring zip codes*) Community Priorities: 2) What we heard • Park Vision and Values • Opportunity to share feedback to date and confirm understanding of community goals Nature Stewardship + Education 3) An ideal day at Treviño Park • Site character, activities, design concepts • Survey: 222 respondents …
DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2020 3:00 PM Special Meeting of the Design Commission - Remotely; Via WebEx MEETING MINUTES Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 3:05 p.m. COMMISSION MEMBERS ✓ David Carroll, Chair (District 1) _ Martha Gonzalez, Vice-Chair (District 2) ✓ Samuel Franco (District 3) ✓ Josue Meiners (District 4) ✓ Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) ✓ Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) ✓ ✓ ✓ Beau Frail (District 6) Jessica Rollason (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) • “✓” Denotes Commission Members who were in attendance CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING & ZONING STAFF ✓ Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison ✓ Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison ✓ Patrick Colunga, Staff Liaison CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether The University Hills Library Parking Lot Expansion, addressed at 4701 Loyola Lane, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; ( Aldo Sotelo Stantec, Paul Sanchez City of Austin) • The Commission supported the project as it conforms with City of Austin Design Standards; The motion was made by Chairman D.Carroll and seconded by Commission E. Taniguchi. • The recommendation motion was approved on a unanimous vote of [7‐0‐0]. Page 1 of 2 b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether 321 W. 6th Street, addressed at 321 W. 6th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; Talmadge Smith Page Think, Richard Shuttle Armbrust & Brown, PLLC. A motion was made by Commissioner B. Luckens; seconded by Commissioner S. Franco; that the project did not comply with the Urban Design Guidelines; however, the commission fell short of votes in support of the motion. A recommendation was not made. • Commissioner B. Frail - Made a friendly motion to request a local artist. Commissioner B. Luckens and Commissioner S. Franco accepted. • The motion was voted [5‐1‐2]. c. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether Hanover Brazos Street, addressed at 201 E. 3rd Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; Craig Krupitzer SCB. The motion that the project complies with Urban Design guidelines was made by Commissioner J. Meiners; and seconded by Commissioner E. Taniguchi. • The motion was approved on a unanimous vote [7‐0‐0]. 2. …
Design Commission July 17, 2020 Design Commission to be held July 17th with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (7/16/2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July Special Called Design Commission Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1243 or aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live SPECIAL CALLED DESIGN COMMISSION FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020 3:00PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT MEMBERS: David Carroll, Chair (District 1) Martha Gonzalez (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Melissa Henao-Robledo, Vice-Chair (District 5) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) Beau Frail (District 6) Jessica Rollason (District 7) Aan Coleman (District8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District10) REVISED AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion & Possible Action): a. Courtesy briefing of the Master Plan for John Trevino Jr. Metro Park at Morrison Ranch (Charles Mabry, COA and David Malda, GGN) b. Courtesy briefing for the Arts in Public Places Program by the Cultural Arts Division within the Economic Development Department (Sue Lambe, COA and Curt Gettman,) c. Discussion and possible action on Downtown Pavers. 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the June 22nd meeting minutes; b. LiaisonReports: report from collaborative commissions from their most recent meeting 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; b. c. Items from …
Special Meeting of the Design Commission - Remotely; Via WebEx DESIGN COMMISSION FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020 3:00 PM MEETING MINUTES Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 3:02 p.m. COMMISSION MEMBERS ✓ David Carroll, Chair (District 1) ✓ Martha Gonzalez, Vice-Chair (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) ✓ Josue Meiners (District 4) ✓ Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) ✓ Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Beau Frail (District 6) Jessica Rollason (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) • “✓” Denotes Commission Members who were in attendance CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING & ZONING STAFF ✓ Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison ✓ Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison ✓ Patrick Colunga, Staff Liaison CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Courtesy briefing of the Master Plan for John Trevino Jr. Metro Park at Morrison Ranch (Charles Mabry, COA and David Malda, GGN) Charles Mabry presented and answered questions from Commissioners. No action taken. Page 1 of 2 b. Courtesy briefing for the Arts in Public Places Program by the Cultural Arts Division within the Economic Development Department (Sue Lambe, COA and Curt Gettman,) Sue Lambe, and Curt Gettman presented and answered questions and comments from Commissioners. No action taken. No Action taken. c. Discussion and possible action on Downtown Pavers. Commissioner A. Coleman and Vice Chair Robledo will be drafting a proposal which will be shared at the next Design Commission, with the intent to submit a letter to city council to request action for possible changes. 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the June 22nd meeting minutes; The motion to approve the minutes as drafted was made by Commissioner A. Coleman and seconded by Commissioner J. Meiners. The motion was approved on a unanimous vote of [8‐0‐0]. b. Liaison Reports: report from collaborative commissions from their most recent meeting Commissioner M. Henao-Robledo met with the downtown commission and discussed the proposed convention center expansion. Chairman D. Carroll met with the Joint Sustainability committee regarding revisions to the Climate Plan with joint stain committee about climate plan revision. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; b. Items from Commission Members; None; None; c. Items from City Staff; Working group scheduled for next Thursday, July 23rd, 2020; 14th and Guadalupe ADJOURNMENT at 4:25pm Page 2 of 2
321 W 6th and Guadalupe Downtown Density Bonus Application 22 June 2020 - Design Commission Downtown Plan Current / Future Development Under Construction Future Development Project Site 7TH STREET 6TH STREET 5TH STREET REPUBLIC SQUARE PARK 4TH STREET I T E E R T S O N O T N A N A S T E E R T S E P U L A D A U G T E E R T S A C A V A L T E E R T S O D A R O L O C 2 / 29 Downtown Density Bonus Application22 June 2020 - Design CommissionProject321 W 6th & GuadalupeClientRyan CompaniesProject Number 119041 Downtown Plan 2023 870’ 6 X Guadalupe SP-2017-0301C 770.5’ 321 West SP-2019-0516C 520’ Hanover Republic Square Tower SP-2018-0517C 710’ The Republic SP-2018-0167C E T E R T H S 8 T E E T 7 T H S T R N U E C E S S T 6TH STREET GUADALUPE STREET 5TH STREET REPUBLIC SQUARE PARK SAN ANTO NIO ST T E E R T H S T 4 3 / 29 Downtown Density Bonus Application22 June 2020 - Design CommissionProject321 W 6th & GuadalupeClientRyan CompaniesProject Number 119041 Project Program Diagram Perspective & Section BUILDING SECTION NORTH - SOUTH LEVEL 60 Amenity 1 level Clubhouse LEVEL 44 Mechanical 1 level LEVEL 20-59 Residential 363 units 39 levels LEVEL 18-19 Amenity 2 levels Fitness & Pool LEVEL 13-17 Office 5 levels LEVEL 12 BBVA Office LEVEL 2-11 Garage 10 levels 43 cars/level 436 total cars LEVEL 1M BBVA Bank Mezzanine LEVEL 1 BBVA bank lobby Residential/office lobby BOH LEVEL B1-B1.5 Parking Garage 1 Level 54 cars W. 6th St Project 321 W 6th View from Northwest e S t p a l u d a G u Client Ryan Companies Project Number 119041 Lobby / Retail Parking Office Amenity Pool Outdoor Amenity Residential (Tier 1) Residential (Tier 2) Residential (Tier 3) Penthouse Core Building Areas Retail: 5,357 SF Office: 110,435 SF Residential Units: 363 Parking Spaces: 490 770.5’ 734’ 242’ 140’ 770.5’ 734’ 651’ 552’ 274’ 242’ 140’ 0’ " 6 - ' 6 4 " 0 - ' 8 1 " 0 - ' 6 6 " 0 - ' 8 8 " 0 - ' 4 1 " 0 - ' 4 6 2 " 0 - ' 2 3 " 0 - ' …
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 …
University Hills Branch Library Parking Lot Expansion Project Design Commission Meeting Presentation June, 2020 1 Agenda Project Information Project Background Existing Condition & Context Relationship to Public Realm Environmental / Sustainability Issues Proposed Condition Questions 2 Project Information Project Information • Type: City building and site • Zoning: GR-MU-CO-NP • Address: 4701½ Loyola Lane • Applicant: Austin Public Library • Owner: City of Austin • Status: 100% Design/Site Plan Permit • Const. Start: July 2020 (expected) • Const. End: Dec. 2020 (expected) Project Team • Sponsor: Austin Public Library Contact: Paul Sanchez • Engineer: Stantec Contact: Aldo Sotelo • Contractor: Brown and Root 3 Project Background Project Goals Provide additional parking to library visitors and staff due to: Insufficient parking during City staff training events, public outreach events, student tutoring sessions, meetings and other library activities Reduce safety hazards due to: Current need to park on and cross a curved and steep roadway with limited visibility, Close proximity of sidewalk to roadway, Limited lighting in vicinity of parking lot Improve ADA compliance / accessibility of sidewalks connecting library due to: Non-compliant sidewalk slopes Limited ADA parking spots 4 Project Background Project Scope 26 New parking spots (2 handicap) and 3 new motorcycle spots New drive aisle and driveway New/improved sidewalks/ramps New/improved parking lot lighting Provisions for 2 future electrical car charging stations New public art sculpture New monument sign New trees/landscaping & irrigation New storm water detention pond 5 Existing Condition and Context Vicinity Map 6 --- Existing Condition & Context 7 Existing Condition and Context Environmental Features --- CEFs: Wetland, Rimrocks, Seeps 8 Relationship to Public Realm Urban Design Guidelines Shared Values Density & Diversity Project includes additional parking for a diverse group of library visitors and staff to encourage use of public space, especially during staff training events, public outreach events, tutoring sessions, meetings and other activities that promote social interaction and place many people together at the library Safety Project includes new/improved sidewalk, ramps and lighting to reduce safety hazards, attract people and allow them to fully engage in library activities in a safe manner 9 Relationship to Public Realm Urban Design Guidelines Shared Values Sustainability Project includes porous pavement / pavers to reduce impervious cover and improve water quality Project includes provisions for future electric car charging stations to reduce carbon …
321 W. 6th Street - Downtown Density Bonus Request Urban Design Guidelines Compliance Matrix Additional commentary has been provided in blue in the UDG matrix to show how the project has been modified to address the comments and concerns presented by the working group. Area Wide Guidelines Guideline Applicant's Comments Achieved? (Yes/No) 10 AW-10. Avoid the development of theme environments The project is not a theme environment and does not mock or caricature past imaginary places. 5 AW-5. Incorporate civic art in both public and private development The project will incorporate an interactive art piece from a local artist near the main entry at the northwest corner of the project site (intersection of Guadalupe and W. 6th). 1 AW-1: Create dense development 2 AW-2. Create mixed-use development 3 AW-3. Limit development which closes downtown streets 4 AW-4. Buffer neighborhood edges 6 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 7 8 9 Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes 11 AW-11. Recycle existing building stock No Public Streetscape Guidelines 12 PS-1. Protect the pedestrian where the building meets the street Yes 13 PS-2. Minimize curb cuts Yes The project is requesting additional density throught the Downtown Density Bonus program to increase density to an FAR of 25:1. The project will span a quarter block and incorporates a diverse mix of uses including approximately 110,435 SF of office space, 5,300 SF of ground floor retail space, and approximately 363 multifamily units. No existing city streets will be permanently closed because of the project. The project is located within the Central Business District and does not border any existing residential neighborhoods. The project does not obscure existing views through public right-of way. The project is not located in the Capital View Corridor nor does it propose any pedestrian bridges or building fly overs. The building will be designed and built from high quality modern materials to create a contemporary building that reflects the high standards of the city and developer. There are no significant historically zoned buildings located adjacent to the project. The property is located adjacent to the Belmont and Austin Ale House which are pending redevelopment. The roof of the podium at level 18 will be used as an amenity space with a pool and deck space with various …
Design Commission June 22, 2020 Design Commission to be held June 22nd with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (6/21/2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 22nd, 2020 Design Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1243 or aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live DESIGN COMMISSION FRIDAY, JUNE 22nd, 2020 3:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT MEMBERS: David Carroll, Chair (District 1) Martha Gonzalez (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Melissa Henao-Robledo, Vice-Chair (District 5) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) Beau Frail (District 6) Jessica Rollason (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether The University Hills Library Parking Lot Expansion, addressed at 4701 Loyola Lane, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; ( Aldo Sotelo Stantec, Paul Sanchez City of Austin) b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether 321 W. 6th Street, addressed at 321 W. 6th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; Talmadge Smith Page Think, Richard Shuttle Armbrust & Brown, PLLC. c. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding …
Special Meeting of the Design Commission - Remotely; Via WebEx DESIGN COMMISSION FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2020 1:00 PM MEETING MINUTES Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 1:02 p.m. COMMISSION MEMBERS ✓ David Carroll, Chair (District 1) ✓ Martha Gonzalez, Vice-Chair (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) _ Josue Meiners (District 4) ✓ Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) ✓ Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) ✓ ✓ ✓ Beau Frail (District 6) Jessica Rollason (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) • “✓” Denotes Commission Members who were in attendance CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING & ZONING STAFF ✓ Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison ✓ Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison ✓ Patrick Colunga, Staff Liaison CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the February 24, 2020 & May 18, 2020 meeting minutes; • The motion to approve the minutes as drafted was made by Commissioner E. Taniguchi and seconded by Chairman D. Carroll. • The motion was approved on a unanimous vote of [7‐0‐0]. Page 1 of 2 b. Election of officers; • The motion to appoint Commissioner M. Henao-Robledo for vice chair was made by Commissioner A. Coleman and seconded by Vice Chair M. Gonzalez. • The motion was approved on a unanimous vote of [7‐0‐0]. c. Discussion and possible action regarding Great Streets Standards concerning Paver type and design • Recommendation by Chairman D. Carroll to Bring in Jenna McCann for • Suggestion made by City staff for Jenna McCann to appear at a working group prior to further discussion. appearance at Design Commission d. Liaison Reports: report from collaborative commissions from their most recent meeting • Chairman D. Carroll- Joint Sustainability Committee; Expected to have a public draft by the end of the summer; will share with Design Commission. 2. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: a. Briefing from the Austin Transportation Enterprise Parking Division. b. Briefing on Functional Green by staff on the functional green requirement for projects over 80% pervious cover per the new section of code. c. Update from Neighborhood Housing and Community Development (NHCD) on the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP). d. Briefing from the Arts in Public Places Program. b. c. Items from Commission Members; ∙ Commissioner Jessica Rollason has been sworn in as the newest Design Commissioner. Items from City Staff; Regularly scheduled Design Commission Meeting will still be held remotely the …
