River Street Residences Alley Vacation Presentation — original pdf
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River Street Residences Packet — original pdf
M E M O R A N D U M Art Zamorano, Planning and Zoning Department Aaron Jenkins, Planning and Zoning Department Jorge Rousselin, Planning and Zoning Department Stephany Roy, Senior Property Agent, Land Management Development Services Department TO: FROM: DATE: November 10, 2020 SUBJECT: Design Commission Agenda 11/16/2020 F#10285-2006, 10286-2006 and 10287-2006 Partial Aerial Right-of-Way Vacation Applications for 60 East Avenue, 61 Rainey Street, and 69 Rainey Street Attached are the departmental comments and other information pertinent to the three joint referenced right of way vacation applications requesting to vacate aerial alley rights. The area being requested for vacation will be used for Mixed use high-rise with ground floor pedestrian oriented uses (retail) outdoor seating and multi-family housing. Buildings to span over the alley above 18'. All affected departments and private utility franchise holders have reviewed this request and recommend approval subject to the following conditions: AT&T (SWBT) – Only applies to F#10285-2006 • Approved contingent on the stipulation all AT&T facilities have been removed from said aerial ROW. ATD Electric • Approved contingent upon 1. A public access easement will be provided for an additional 3 feet of width on each side of the alley - 6 feet in total. 2. The aerial vacation will be 20 feet in height at the building face and will transition down to 18 feet at the lowest point. • Approved contingent upon retention of a public utility easement to cover aerial utility lines. Once the lines/poles are relocated/removed, the PUE can be vacated. Be advised that poles will not be removed until all utilities have been removed from them. If there are comms located on the poles in this area, applicant should begin conversations now with comm companies regarding relocations. Continue to work with Rudy Vela at Austin Energy regarding relocation of electric facilities. Google Fiber – Only applies to F#10285-2006 • Approved contingent upon any relocations and with the understanding that an alternate underground pathway will be provided for the relocation of our existing aerial fiber optics cables. All expenses will be the responsibility of the Developer. • Approved contingent upon full reimbursement for the cost of constructions if Grande Communications Grande will need to relocate. PARD / Planning and Design Review • Approved contingent upon “See comment document”. Time Warner Cable / Charter Urban Design Review • Approved contingent upon any relocations and/or adjustments of Charter/Spectrum facilities will be …
River Street Residences Site Plan — original pdf
Building Information Parking Table Land Use Units Sq. Ft. Parking Ratio Req'd Spaces Reduced Req't* Prov'd (Reg) Req'd ADA Prov'd ADA Req'd ADA Van Req'd Loading Prov'd Loading Req'd Bike Prov'd Bike Prov'd ADA Van 319 7 8 1 2 2 2 35.8 45 Impervious Cover Table Existing Proposed Removal Proposed Addition Building 3,962 3,962 22,213 Parking/Driveway & Others 5,803 5,803 1,366 Sidewalk Wood Decks (50% IC) Total (Area) Gross Site Area Total (Percent) - 1,165 10,930 - - 1,165 - 10,930 23,579 23,579 SF 0.541 Acre 46.35% 46.35% 100.0% SITE & BUILDING INFORMATION TABLE GROSS SITE AREA (GSA) EXISTING LAND USE PROPOSED LAND USE ZONING GROSS FLOOR AREA (SF) NUMBER OF STORIES FINISHED FLOOR ELEVATION BUILDING COVERAGE (100% ALLOWED) IMPERVIOUS COVER (100% ALLOWED) FLOOR-TO-AREA RATIO (15:1 PER ORD.) BUILDING HEIGHT (FT) FOUNDATION TYPE 23,579 SF 0.541 ACRES GENERAL RESTAURANT/COCKTAIL LOUNGE SEE PARKING TABLE CBD 568,334 48 452.0 23,513 23,579 SF SF 99.7% 100% GSA GSA 24.10 552.3 UNDERGROUND GARAGE CONC. SLAB Hotel 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom Total Multi-Family Total 248 108 96 36 239 *No parking required in CBD zoning district 1.1 1.5 2 2.5 227,117 341,217 568,334 273 162 192 90 717 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 FPSE SERV CORRIDOR RESTAURANT TRASH HOLDING AREA N RESTAURANT PACKAGE REF. PKG FIRE COMMAND MAIL LOUNGE LOBBY FF = 100' 452'-3" DELIVERY MDF 1 2 10 BIKES TRASH LOADING VEST GAS METER LOADING 10 x 40 3 WATER SOFT STAGING BIKE ROOM / RUNNER'S LOUNGE FIREPUMP MAIN TRANSFORMER ELECTRIC VAULT FF= 103'9" 456.0 SP-2019-0465C 06 18 25-5 10-21-2019 112 JEREMY SALTILA CBD Final plat must be recorded by the Project Expiration Date, if applicable. Subsequent Site Plans which do not comply with the Code current at the time of filing, and all required Building Permits and/or a notice of construction (if a Building permit is not required), must also be approved prior to the Project Expiration Date.
Urban Design Guidelines Matrix — original pdf
The East Tower – Downtown Austin Design Guidelines Density Bonus Application Area-Wide Guidelines Urban Design Guideline Achieved? AW.1 Create dense development YES Applicant's Comments The project is applying to exceed the density of 15:1 FAR permitted administratively through the density bonus program by 5.45:1 FAR through City Council approval. The total density requested is 21:1 FAR. The midblock project site is limited to 120' of street frontage on East Avenue, with a very limited 15,115 sf floor plate. The ground floor contains an active lobby space with access to both the primary entrance, facing east, as well as a second entrance to the ground-floor to the west where residents may access a bike storage and have a direct route to the Rainey Street District and future transit options. This project will not close any Downtown Streets. This project will be developed similarly in shape and size to other mid-rise and high-rise construction within the Rainey neighborhood. The western entry point will feature a large mural highlighting the entry access and public art gallery space that will be visible to pedestrians along Rainey Street. The Project does not obscure important public views and is not located in a Capitol View Corridor. The exterior design aesthetic for the Project will be contemporary minimalist and will not appear to be built earlier than it was. No historic properties are adjacent to the site. All equipment will be screened from views from the street. The two amenity decks on levels 12 and 41 incorporate large planting areas and pedestrian-scaled amenities that will enhance the view from adjacent properties. This project will not be a themed development. The only existing building on the site is in need of repair and will not be preserved or recycled. AW.2 AW.3 Create mixed-use development Limit development which closes Downtown streets YES YES YES YES YES YES YES AW.4 Buffer neighborhood edges YES Incorporate civic art in both public and private development AW.5 AW.6 Protect important public views YES AW.7 AW.8 Avoid historical misinterpretations Respect adjacent historic buildings Acknowledge that rooftops are seen from other buildings and the street Avoid the development of theme environments AW.9 AW.10 AW.11 Recycle existing building stock NO The East Tower – Downtown Austin Design Guidelines Density Bonus Application Public Streetscape Guidelines Urban Design Guideline Achieved? Applicant's Comments The ground floor building facade is recessed from the projected building line above to provide shade …
Working Group Memo — original pdf
MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Subject: Meeting Date: Applicant: Architect: September 11, 2020 City of Austin Design Commission Planning & Urban Design Working Group Downtown Density Bonus Program review of the 14th and Guadalupe Streets project for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines. September 03, 2020; 1:00 pm, Virtual Meeting (Microsoft Teams) Leah Bojo, Drenner Group. STG Design The project is located at 84 East Avenue. Existing zoning is CBD and is in the Rainey Street Subdistrict. It is not within the Capitol View Corridor. The lot area is 17,642 square feet and the total proposed project area is 272,939 square feet with Residential Apartment use providing 284 units. The base FAR allow is 8:1. The proposed FAR for this project is 21:1, so an increase in FAR of 13:1 is being requested. Additionally, this is more than the 15:1 FAR allowed by the Downtown Density Bonus Program and therefore additional Community Benefits should be provided. The proposed building height is 450 feet with 41 floors. An above ground parking garage will be provided, with ten levels of parking and 350 spaces included. Six affordable housing units are proposed to fulfill Rainey Street Subdistrict requirements with the additional Community Benefit requirements being proposed as a fee-in-lieu to the Affordable Housing Trust. Per the Density Bonus Program ordinance, the applicant is required, at a minimum, to meet the three gatekeeper requirements: 1. Substantially comply with the City’s Urban Design Guidelines 2. Provide streetscape improvements that meet the Great Streets Program Standards. 3. Commit to a minimum of 2-Star rating under Austin Energy’s Green Building Program. WORKING GROUP COMMENTS REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES AREA WIDE GUIDELINES 1. Create Dense Development: 21:1 FAR being requested. Project complies with this section. 2. Create Mixed-Use Development: The project has only one use. This project does not comply with this section. Provide more uses to comply. 3. Limit Development which Closes Downtown Streets: This project is not proposing to permanently close any streets. Project complies with this section. 4. Buffer Neighborhood Edges: 5. Project is not adjacent to neighborhood. Guideline is not applicable. Incorporate Civic Art in both Public and Private Development: Public Art Gallery is provided on street level off of alley and mural is proposed on alley wall. Project complies with this section. 6. Protect Important Public Views: Project is not within the Capitol View Corridor and does not encroach ROW. …
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20201123-01A: Recommendation for The East Tower project, located at 84 North Interstate 35 Highway. — original pdf
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 Art Zamorano Staff Liaison City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20201123-01A Date: November 30, 2020 Subject: Design Commission recommendation for The East Tower project, located at 84 North Interstate 35 Highway. Aan Coleman Josue Meiners Seconded By: Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the East Tower project, located at 84 North Interstate 35 Highway, as presented on November 23, 2020, substantially complies with the City of Austin Urban Design Guidelines. Rationale: Dear Honorable Mayor, City Council, Planning Commission, and Director of Housing and Planning Department, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s recommendation that the East Tower project, located at 84 North Interstate 35 Highway, as presented to us on November 23, 2020 substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines as one of the gatekeeper requirements of the Downtown Density Bonus Program. Our review found the following: 1. This project could not provide compliance with the Great Streets Program or the Urban Design Guidelines related to street trees and furniture due to TxDOT restrictions in the ROW. We understand that City Council is evaluating an ordinance to allow a Great Streets fee-in-lieu for projects hindered with these circumstances. a. The project has proposed small trees, landscaping, and street furniture along the eastern edge of the property since TxDOT will not allow these in the ROW. 2. The project proposes an art gallery, and street level wall mural, in the back alley that will be open to the community via a public access easement connecting to Rainey Street. 3. The project proposes 9,586 square feet of onsite affordable housing and $833,017 fees-in-lieu to NHCD. 6 - 0 - 0 Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: Aan Coleman, Evan Taniguchi, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Beau Frail, David Carroll, Josue Meiners Against: NA Abstain: NA Absent: Bart Whatley, Martha Gonzalez, Ben Luckens, Jessica Rollason, Samuel Franco Attest: David Carroll, Chair of the Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission - Recommendation for East Tower Page 1
Approved Minutes with Comments — original pdf
DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, November 23, 2020 5:30 PM Via Video conferencing Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 5:36 p.m. Member List David Carroll – Chair (District 1) Martha Gonzalez – (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) X X X Melissa Hanao-Robledo – Vice-Chair (District 5) X Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) X X X Beau Frail (District 6) Jessica Rollason (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING AND PLANNING STAFF “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 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 East Tower, addressed at 84 N Interstate 35 Highway, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin. Leah Bojo Drenner Group; Jim Stephenson STG Design; Chris McCray McCray & Co.; Jacob Walker Studio DWG. • Leah Bojo of the Drenner Group along with Jim Stephenson STG Design, and Jacob Walker Studio DWG, presented and answered questions from Commissioners • A motion was made by Commissioner A. Coleman that the project substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines and seconded by Commissioner J. Meiners. • Commissioner B. Luckens left the meeting at 6:29 pm. • The motion was approved on a vote [6,0,0]. Page 1 of 3 b. Discussion and possible action on the River Street Residences project, addressed at 61-69 Rainey Street and 60 East Ave, seeking support for the project’s proposal to vacate the alley way. (SP-2019- 0465C). Amanda Swor Drenner Group; Jim Schissler Civilitude; Stephany Roy City of Austin. • Amanda Swor with Drenner Group presented seeking support for the project’s proposal to vacate the alley way. • Commissioner B. Luckens returned to meeting at 6:47 pm. • Commissioner J. Meiners made a motion to support the vacation of the alley. Commissioner A. Coleman seconded. • The motion failed [3, 4] • Commissioner J. Meiners made a motion to not support the vacation of the alley. Commissioner E. Taniguchi seconded. • The motion failed as there was a lack of quorum vote [4, 2, 1] • Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison, stated that the minutes will reflect that due to the Commission unable to have a quorum …
Agenda — original pdf
Design Commission October 26, 2020 Design Commission to be held October 26, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (October 25th by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Design Commission Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1243 and 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 Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular Reunión del Design Commission FECHA de la reunion (October 26,2020) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (October 25th antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. la junta en Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 974-1243 and aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo …
Agenda Addendum — original pdf
Design Commission October 26, 2020 Design Commission to be held October 26, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (October 25th by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Design Commission Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1243 and 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 Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular Reunión del Design Commission FECHA de la reunion (October 26,2020) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (October 25th antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. la junta en Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 974-1243 and aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo …
Design Commission Presentation — original pdf
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Design Package — original pdf
R E W O L R E P P U MAIL LOUNGE RIVER STREET RESIDENCES 09 08 10 07 OCTOBER 22 2020 ^ © 2020 ^ INC. River Street Partners High Street Residential ^ © 2020 ^ INC. PAGE 3 PAGE 7 PAGE 13 SITE • CONNECTIONS • KEY VIEWS • CONTEXT • CULTURE CONCEPT • DESIGN PRIORITIES • BUILDING SECTION • INSPIRATION IMAGERY DESIGN • VICINITY PLAN • SITE PLAN • PERSPECTIVES • FLOOR PLANS • ELEVATIONS • PERFORMANCE GOALS PAGE 37 STACKING DIAGRAM CONTENTS 2 | RIVER STREET RESIDENCES | 2020-10-22 AUSTIN, TX � #24169.000 � 08 12 20© 2020 ^ INC. ^NPG 01 ���’��’��’�’�’River Street PartnersHigh Street Residential Ground FloorABE01020304050607080910DDN FROM P217% RAMPUP TO P217% RAMPBIKE ROOMMAINELECTRICRETAILFIREPUMPTRASHEMERGENCYELEC.STAGINGMDFGENERATOR ABOVESERVCORRIDORTRANSFORMERVAULTGAS METERMAIL LOUNGEPACKAGEFPSELOWER TOWER ABOVEUPPER TOWER ABOVEFED EXCONCIERGEOFFICEBIKE LANELOBBYWATERSOFTENERAUSTIN, TX � #24169.000 � 08 12 20© 2020 ^ INC. ^NPG 01 ���’��’��’�’�’River Street PartnersHigh Street Residential Ground FloorABE01020304050607080910DDN FROM P217% RAMPUP TO P217% RAMPBIKE ROOMMAINELECTRICRETAILFIREPUMPTRASHEMERGENCYELEC.STAGINGMDFGENERATOR ABOVESERVCORRIDORTRANSFORMERVAULTGAS METERMAIL LOUNGEPACKAGEFPSELOWER TOWER ABOVEUPPER TOWER ABOVEFED EXCONCIERGEOFFICEBIKE LANELOBBYWATERSOFTENER 1/2 MILE WALKING RADIUS 10 MIN WALK 1/4 MILE WALKING RADIUS 5 MIN WALK SITE The site is a terminus of the Rainey Street district, as well as an entry point to the lakeside hike-and-bike trail system. At this critical intersection, this project will be an iconic beacon, setting the identity for an entire downtown district. The building will be highly visible from the bridges to the west as well as from the major corridor of I-35. The site has many easily accessible connections to walking and biking paths, both along the lake and into downtown Austin, and is easily accessible by car as well. Most strikingly, the project will have stunning clear views to the west and east from every level above the ground, unique to any site in this district. At the top floors, the residential units will also have sweeping views of downtown Austin. SITE 3 | RIVER STREET RESIDENCES | 2020-10-22 AUSTIN, TX � #24169.000 � 08 12 20© 2020 ^ INC. ^NPG 01 ���’��’��’�’�’River Street PartnersHigh Street Residential Ground FloorABE01020304050607080910DDN FROM P217% RAMPUP TO P217% RAMPBIKE ROOMMAINELECTRICRETAILFIREPUMPTRASHEMERGENCYELEC.STAGINGMDFGENERATOR ABOVESERVCORRIDORTRANSFORMERVAULTGAS METERMAIL LOUNGEPACKAGEFPSELOWER TOWER ABOVEUPPER TOWER ABOVEFED EXCONCIERGEOFFICEBIKE LANELOBBYWATERSOFTENERAUSTIN, TX � #24169.000 � 08 12 20© 2020 ^ INC. ^NPG 01 ���’��’��’�’�’River Street PartnersHigh Street Residential Ground FloorABE01020304050607080910DDN FROM P217% RAMPUP TO P217% RAMPBIKE ROOMMAINELECTRICRETAILFIREPUMPTRASHEMERGENCYELEC.STAGINGMDFGENERATOR ABOVESERVCORRIDORTRANSFORMERVAULTGAS METERMAIL LOUNGEPACKAGEFPSELOWER TOWER ABOVEUPPER TOWER ABOVEFED EXCONCIERGEOFFICEBIKE LANELOBBYWATERSOFTENER LOOKING WEST TOWARD DOWNTOWN OVER 70 RAINEY (480') LOOKING NORTH …
Downtown Density Bonus Application — original pdf
DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM (DDBP) SUBMITTAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS A property owner (Owner) or his/her representative (Applicant) acting on behalf of the Owner can initiate an administrative request to the Director of Planning (Director) seeking additional Floor-to-Area (FAR) entitlements as outlined in the Downtown Density Bonus Program as approved by Ordinance No. 20140227-054. In order for the Director to conduct an administrative review, the requirements listed below must be submitted. Once an application is deemed complete, the Director will inform the Applicant of review commencement. The following submittals are required in a complete PDF package of no more than 10 Mb in size with sheets no larger than 11x17 inches: 1. Completed DDBP Application; 2. Vicinity plan locating the project in its context, and showing a minimum 9 block area around the project; 3. Location and nature of nearby transit facilities; 4. Drawings (submitted drawings should demonstrate compliance with Subchapter E Design Standards, as applicable): o Site plan; o Floor plans; o Exterior elevations (all sides); o Three-dimensional views; 5. As part of the gatekeeper requirements, o Urban Design Guidelines checklist; o Great Streets - ; o 2 Star Austin Energy Green Building rating - submit copy of the projects signed Austin Energy Green Building Letter of Intent and Austin Energy Green Building checklist.; 6. Other items that may be submitted but not required: Narrative / graphics / photos to further describe the project. 7. Coordination memo acknowledgment from the City of Austin’s Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department (NHCD) detailing affordable housing community benefits. Please contact Ms. Sandra Harkins at NHCD for more information. DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM (DDBP) SUBMITTAL APPLICATION 1. Project Name: 2. Property Owner Name: Address: Phone: E-mail: Name: Address: Phone: E-mail: 3. Applicant/Authorized Agent 4. Anticipated Project Address: Page 1 of 9 5. Site Information a. Lot area (also include on site plan): b. Existing zoning (include any zoning suffixes such as “H,” “CO,” etc. If the property has a conditional overlay (CO), provide explanation of conditions (attach additional pages as necessary): c. Existing entitlements: I. Current floor to area (FAR) limitation: II. Current height limitation (in feet) : III. Affected by Capitol View Corridors (CVCs) Yes/No? Yes No If yes, please provide specify height allowed under CVC: 6. Existing Deed Restrictions Detail existing deed restrictions on the property (if any): Page 2 of 9 7. Building Information a. Total square footage - Only include the …
Meeting Minutes — original pdf
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 3:00 PM DESIGN COMMISSION VIA Remote WebEx MEETING MINUTES Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 3:02 p.m. ✓ David Carroll, Chair (District 1) Martha Gonzalez, (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) ✓ Josue Meiners (District 4) ✓ Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) ✓ Melissa Henao-Robledo, Vice Chair (District 5) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 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 617 Colorado, addressed at 617 Colorado Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; Leah Bojo Drenner Group, Drew Raffaele Drenner Group, Andrew Hartman Baskerville, Conners Ladner Design Workshop, Bailey Harrington WGINC, Roger Plourde Turn Bridge Equities. • Leah Bojo, and Conners Ladner presented and answered questions from Commissioners. • The motion to recommend the project was made by Commissioner J. Meiners and seconded by Commissioner J. Rollason. • The motion was approved on a vote [8‐0‐0]. Page 1 of 2 b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether Brush Square, addressed at 504 E. 5th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; Brendan Wittstruck Asakusa Robinson, Scott Sinn COA Parks & Recreation Department. • Brendan Wittstruck presented and answered questions from Commissioners. • The motion to recommend the project was made by Commissioner E. Taniguchi and seconded by Commissioner J. Meiners. • The motion was approved on a vote [7‐1‐0]. c. Staff briefing on the 5 year revision to the Austin Community Climate Plan to be presented by Zach Baumer and Celine Rendon from the Office of Sustainability. • Zach Braumer, and Celine Rendon presented and answered questions from Commissioner J. Rollason. d. Discussion and possible action to support the Joint Sustainability Committee recommendation of the Austin Climate Equity Plan. • Action to be postponed until the October Design Commission meeting 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the August 24th meeting minutes; • The motion to August 24th meeting minutes was made by Commissioner J. Meiners and seconded …
Project Review Application — original pdf
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Urban Design Matrix — original pdf
River Street Market & Homes – Downtown Austin Design Guidelines Density Bonus Application Area-Wide Guidelines Urban Design Guideline Achieved? AW.1 Create dense development YES Applicant's Comments This project will deliver a 522,017 square foot residential tower in Downtown Austin with a proposed FAR of up to 23:1. The development will contain 376,901 net square feet of residential space, equaling 392 dwelling units, 7,206 square feet for a ground floor market and 6,034 square feet of restaurant space on the second level. No streets will be permanently closed with this project; however, development will be designed such that the project will not have an impact if the City elects to turn Rainey Street into a festival street. The existing alley will be vacated, but will continue to function as an alley with the building constructed above. This project is located at the center of the Rainey neighborhood and will not have an impact on neighborhood edges. Public art is proposed on the northwest corner of the building, on the façade facing Rainey Street. This is envisioned to enliven the street and help celebrate the culture of the Rainey Street District. The project is not located in a Capitol View Corridor and has been designed as a point tower and to be stepped back from the street to minimize impacts. This project is not designed to replicate any historical styles. The project is situated to respect the historic nature of the Rainey District by utilizing native plantings to serve as green walls throughout the exterior of the building, including the north elevation adjacent to historic bungalows, with textural masonry, concrete, and metal with vegetation to soften the appearance of this modern tower. All mechanical equipment on the rooftop will be screened and incorporated into the project. Additionally, an elevated pool deck on the western portion of the 12th level of the tower will be designed as an outdoor amenity space, with ample native plantings and vegetation. This will not be a themed development. AW.2 Create mixed-use development YES AW.3 Limit development which closes Downtown streets YES AW.4 Buffer neighborhood edges YES AW.5 Incorporate civic art in both public and private development YES AW.6 AW.7 Protect important public views Avoid historical misinterpretations YES YES AW.8 Respect adjacent historic buildings Acknowledge that rooftops are seen from other buildings and the street Avoid the development of theme environments AW.9 AW.10 YES YES YES River Street …
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COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendation 20200826-2A Supporting the Austin Climate Equity Plan WHEREAS, the City Council passed Resolution No. 20150604-048 adopting the Austin Community Climate Plan and creating the Joint Sustainability Committee; and WHEREAS, the Austin Community Climate Plan includes a schedule for reporting and updates, with a full plan revision in 2020; and WHEREAS, the harmful effects of climate change, including floods, droughts, heat waves and wildfires, are worsening in the Austin area and around the world; and WHEREAS, the “Global Warming of 1.5 °C” issued in 2018 by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change illustrates that keeping the average global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius will help to avoid severe effects of climate change, including ecosystems collapsing, that will very likely occur if warming reaches 2 degrees Celsius; and WHEREAS, low-income communities and communities of color in Austin and around the world are the most impacted by extreme weather and pollution despite having contributed least to the drivers of climate change and pollution; and WHEREAS, harmful land use and the refusal to create or enforce real environmental regulations continue to disproportionately expose communities of color to environmental harms, leading to unjust quality of life outcomes both historically and today; and WHEREAS, low-income communities and communities of color must be prioritized to receive the disproportionate benefits of the transition to a pollution-free society to remedy disproportionate harm done historically and presently; and WHEREAS, if we design and implement programs to serve low-income communities and communities of color, we will positively impact all residents in the Austin area; and WHEREAS, the Paris Agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change set a goal of “keeping a global temperature rise this century well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase even further to 1.5 degrees Celsius”; and WHEREAS, current international, federal, state and local commitments to greenhouse gas reduction fall short of what is needed to keep average global warming to either 1.5 or 2 degrees Celsius and the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s “Emissions Gap Report 2019” illustrates the significant magnitude in the gap between international commitments and needed emissions reductions; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin is a member of C40 Cities, a network of global cities committed to addressing climate change; and WHEREAS, C40 Cities has developed guidance for cities on setting greenhouse …
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20201026-01A: River Street Residences — original pdf
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 Art Zamorano Staff Liaison City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20201026-01A Date: October 28, 2020 Subject: Design Commission recommendation for the River Street Residences project, located at 61-69 Rainey Street and 60 East Avenue. Aan Coleman Seconded By: Jessica Rollason Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the River Street Residences project, located at 61-69 Rainey Street and 60 East Avenue, as presented on October 26, 2020, substantially complies with the City of Austin Urban Design Guidelines. The Commission further recommends that the applicant explores providing more permeability on the retail space façade, like operable walls or overhead doors. Additionally, the Commission recommends the applicant explores expressing the entry to the café more definitively. Rationale: Dear Honorable Mayor, City Council, Planning Commission, and Director of Housing and Planning Department, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s recommendation that the River Street Residences project, located at 61-69 Rainey Street and 60 East Avenue, as presented to us on October 26, 2020 substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines as one of the gatekeeper requirements of the Downtown Density Bonus Program. Our review found the following: 1. The project proposes terraced landscaped planters 2. The project proposes integrating artwork at street level 3. The project proposes 15,180 square feet of affordable housing. 4. The project proposes $1,204,575 in fees-in-lieu to NHCD. Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: Ben Luckens, Aan Coleman, Jessica Rollason, Evan Taniguchi, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Beau Frail, Samuel 7 - 1 - 1 Franco Against: David Carroll Abstain: Josue Meiners Absent: Bart Whatley, Martha Gonzalez Attest: David Carroll, Chair of the Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission - Recommendation for River Street Residences Page 1