David Carroll, Chair Martha Gonzales, Vice Chair Melissa Henao-Robledo Aan Coleman Beau Frail Samuel Franco Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Jessica Rollason Evan Taniguchi Bart Whatley Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins Staff Liaison Patrick Colunga City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200518-01B Date: May 20, 2020 Subject: Design Commission recommendation for the Travis County Fire/EMS Station project located at 5410 W. Hwy 290 Service Road. Aan Coleman Seconded By: Beau Frail Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the Travis County Fire/EMS Station project, located at 5410 W. Hwy 290 Service Road, as presented on May 18, 2020, conforms with City Design Standards. This recommendation comes with the stipulation that 1) the proposed public sidewalk, leading from the Service Road to the building, is relocated further west away from the private drive where it will provide safer access for pedestrians and 2) that shade trees be appropriately placed along the length of this sidewalk. Rationale: This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s support of the Travis County Fire/EMS Station project, located at 5410 W. Hwy 290 Service Road, as presented on May 18, 2020. Our review found the following: 1. The landscape design, and meadow restoration, provides a nice amenity for building users as well as the future users of the planned urban trail. 2. The project will not increase the existing impervious cover. 3. The project proposes to reduce the number of existing curb cuts on the Service Road. Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: David Carroll, Aan Coleman, Evan Taniguchi, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Josue Meiners, Samuel Franco, Beau 7 - 0 - 0 Frail Absent: Bart Whatley, Martha Gonzalez, Ben Luckens, Jessica Rollason Attest: David Carroll, Chair of the Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission - Recommendation for the Travis County Fire/EMS Station Page 1
Regular Meeting of the Design Commission - Remotely; Via WebEx DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 18, 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. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether Tower 5C, addressed at 415 Colorado Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; Michael Whellan Armbrust & Brown, George Blume Gensler, Chris Jackson TBG Partners) The motion to support the project was made by Commissioner J. Meiners; and seconded by Chairman D. Carroll. Page 1 of 2 Commissioner J. Meiners - Made a recommendation to ensure the public spaces remain public with the project. Chairman D. Carroll accepted. The motion and recommendation were approved on a unanimous vote [7‐0‐0]. b. b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether The City of Austin Travis County Fire/EMS Station, addressed at 5410 W. US HWY 290 SVRD WB, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; Cris Ruebush PGAL Burton Jones & Michelle Noriega City of Austin) Commissioner A. Coleman –Made recommendation that it complies with Urban Design guidelines with the sidewalk relocated to the right shaded across to the right of 290. Commissioner B. Frail accepted. The motion and recommendation were approved on a unanimous vote [7‐0‐0]. ADJOURNMENT at: 2:30 p.m. Page 2 of 2
DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 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) Vacant Seat (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING & ZONING STAFF Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison Patrick Colunga, Staff Liaison AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers, who shall sign up prior to the Call to Order, will each have three minutes to speak regarding items not on the agenda; 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether The Ullrich Water Treatment Plant , addressed at 1000 Forest View Drive, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin. Owen Harrod; Robyn Haasch will be presenting. 2. OLD BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): b. None; Page 1 of 3 3. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the January 27, 2020 meeting minutes; b. Discussion and possible action to reappoint a liaison to the Downtown Commission; c. Liaison Reports; 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: d. Appointment of Committee/Working Group members by Chair; a. Update from Neighborhood Housing and Community Development (NHCD) on the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) fee calibration at 3/23 meeting. b. Briefing from the Austin Transportation Enterprise Parking Division. c. Briefing on Functional Green by staff on the functional green requirement for projects over 80% pervious cover per the new section of code. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; 7. ADJOURNMENT b. c. Items from Commission Members; Items from City Staff; Downtown Density Bonus Program Working group session, February 27th The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. Please contact Aaron Jenkins in the Planning and Zoning Department Aaron.Jenkins@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2752, for additional information. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Page 2 of 3 Design Commission: Committees, Working Groups, …
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DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2020 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 MEETING MINUTES Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 6:00 p.m. COMMISSION MEMBERS x David Carroll, Chair (District 1) x Martha Gonzalez, Vice-Chair (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) x Josue Meiners (District 4) x Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) x Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) x x x x Beau Frail (District 6) Katie Holloran (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) • “X” Denotes Commission Members who were in attendance CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING & ZONING STAFF x Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison x Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison x Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison x Patrick Colunga, Staff Liaison 1. Roll Call None. 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: Page 1 of 4 3. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether The Marshalling Project, addressed at 904 US Highway 183 S, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin. Anthony Collier (Convention Center); Cris Ruebush (PGAL Architects) Cris Ruebush (PGAL Architects), Anthony Collier (Convention Center), Allison (Public Works), Elsa Franks (Student Architects), Thomas Duval (Def Car Engineering), and Trish Tatro (City of Austin Convention Center) presented and answered questions from Commissioners. The motion to support the project was made by Commissioner B. Whatley; and seconded by Commissioner E. Taniguchi. Commissioner B. Frail - Made a friendly amendment to request that the applicants consider a speaking to AIPP “Art In Public Places” how the funds can be directed for the hike and bike trail area, and to orient the art to be viewed. Commissioner B. Whatley accepted. Commissioner M. Henao-Robledo - Made a friendly amendment to review the pedestrian circulation. Commissioner B. Whatley accepted. Commissioner J. Meiners - Made a friendly amendment to continue conversations with the adjacent neighborhood on how to better incorporate them with the project. Commissioner B. Whatley accepted. Commissioner E. Taniguchi seconded the acceptance of all the amendments. The motion and friendly amendment were approved on a unanimous vote [9‐0‐0]. b. Staff briefing on the Austin Core Transportation Plan to be presented by Cole Kitten and Liane Miller from the Austin Transportation Department (ATD).); Cole Kitten presented and answered questions from Commissioners. No action taken. OLD BUSINESS (Discussion and possible Action): 4. None. Page 2 of …
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City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200224-01A February 27, 2020 Date: Subject: Design Commission recommendation for the Ullrich Water Treatment Plant project located at 1000 Forest View Drive. Josue Meiners Seconded By: Martha Gonzalez Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends approval of the City of Austin Ullrich Water Treatment Plant project, located at 1000 Forest View Drive, as presented on February 24, 2020. Rationale: This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s support of the City of Austin Ullrich Water Treatment Plant project, as presented to the body on February 24, 2020. Our review found the following: 1. This is an infrastructure project and therefore the City’s current design standards do not apply. 2. The project is not accessible to the public and will not have regular building users. 3. The building is designed to complement the existing buildings at on site. Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: David Carroll, Aan Coleman, Martha Gonzalez, Evan Taniguchi, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Josue Meiners, Ben 8 - 0 - 0 Lukens, Samuel Franco Absent: Bart Whatley, Beau Frail Attest: David Carroll, Chair of the Design Commission Melissa Henao-Robledo David Carroll, Chair Martha Gonzales, Vice Chair Aan Coleman Beau Frail Samuel Franco Katie Halloran Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Evan Taniguchi Bart Whatley Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins Staff Liaison Patrick Colunga Staff Liaison 1 of 1 Page 1 Design Commission - Recommendation for City of Austin Ullrich Water Treatment Plant
DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 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) Vacant Seat (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING & ZONING STAFF ✓ Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison ✓ Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison ✓ Patrick Colunga, Staff Liaison AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a. NONE 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action for support of the Commission for The Ullrich Water Treatment Plant addressed at 1000 Forest View Drive, for the City of Austin. Owen Harrod; Robyn Haasch (City of Austin), will be presenting. The motion to support the project was made by Vice Chair M. Gonzalez; and seconded by Commissioner E. Taniguchi. • The Motion was approved on a unanimous vote [9-0-0]. Page 1 of 3 2. OLD BUSINESS a. NONE 3. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and PossibleAction): a. Discussion and possible action on the January 27, 2020 meeting minutes; • The motion to approve the minutes as drafted was made by Commissioner E. Taniguchi and seconded by Vice Chair M. Gonzalez. • The motion was approved on a unanimous vote of [9‐0‐0]. b. Discussion and possible action to reappoint a liaison to the Downtown Commission; • The motion to reappoint Commissioner M. Henao-Robledo was made by Commissioner A. Coleman and seconded by Commissioner S. Franco. • The motion was approved on a unanimous vote of [9‐0‐0]. c. Liaison Reports; • Commissioner M. Henao‐Robledo – Attended the Downtown Commission. The Downtown Austin Alliance website posted, “writing on the walls” that has our Austin story. Erica Leak from the Land Development Code Team presented the Downtown Density Calibration to the Downtown Commission. • Commissioner S. Franco- South Central Waterfront Meeting; staff has complied the infrastructure cost for the South Central Waterfront masterplan. Resolution by Council Member Tovo’s office to help with funding sources and regulating plan; study on future proposed uses of the One Texas Center. d. Appointment of Committee/Working Group members by Chair; • Working Group 2/27 – 5C Tower 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: a. Update …
DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2020 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 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) Katie Holloran (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING & ZONING STAFF Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison Patrick Colunga, Staff Liaison AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL speak regarding items not on the agenda; 3. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. The first five speakers, who shall sign up prior to the Call to Order, will each have three minutes to a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether The Marshalling Project, addressed at 904 US Highway 183 S, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin. ( Anthony Collier City of Austin; Cris Ruebush PGAL ) b. Staff briefing on the Austin Core Transportation Plan to be presented by Cole Kitten and Liane Miller from the Austin Transportation Department (ATD). 4. OLD BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): b. None; Page 1 of 3 5. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action on the December 16, 2019 meeting minutes; b. Liaison Reports; c. Appointment of Committee/Working Group members by Chair; 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: a. Update from Neighborhood Housing and Community Development (NHCD) on the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) fee calibration. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; b. c. Items from Commission Members; Items from City Staff; 8. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. Please contact Aaron Jenkins in the Planning and Zoning Department Aaron.Jenkins@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2752, for additional information. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Page 2 of 3 Design Commission: Committees, Working Groups, Representatives and Liaisons 1. Executive Committee: D. Carroll (Chair), M. Gonzalez (Vice Chair) Committees Working Groups Halloran 1. Planning & Urban Design Working …
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1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) DESIGN COMMISSION DATE: JANUARY 27, 2020 PUBLIC CITIZEN COMMUNICATION SIGN-IN SHEET (ON AN ITEM THAT IS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA) SIGN-IN IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO SPEAK ON AN ITEM. THIS SHEET INFORMS THE COMMISSION OF ITEMS THE PUBLIC WISHES TO ADDRESS. PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY, AS THIS SHEET WILL BE THE REFERENCE FOR CORRECT SPELLINGS OF NAMES FOR THE SUMMARY OF THIS MEETING. THIS SHEET IS MAINTAINED AS PART OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF THIS MEETING. NAME DISCUSSION TOPIC ADDRESS/PHONE# FIVE SPEAKERS ONLY ALLOWED TO SPEAK
DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2019 6:00 PM Meeting Minutes AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 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) Katie Holloran (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING & ZONING STAFF Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison Patrick Colunga, Staff Liaison 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair D. Carroll at 6:04 PM Commissioner E. Taniguchi - arrived at 6:05PM Commissioner S. Franco - left at 6:07PM Commissioner B. Frail - arrived at 6:08PM 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL speak regarding items not on the agenda; No Citizens signed up to speak 3. 4. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. The first five speakers, who shall sign up prior to the Call to Order, will each have three minutes to a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether The 90 Rainey project, addressed at 90 Rainey Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, a Page 1 of 3 gatekeeper requirement for the Downtown Density Bonus Program (LDC §25‐2‐586(C)(1)(a)(ii)) Amanda Swor Drenner Group; Carson Nelson, Nelson Partners; Daniel Woodroffe, DWG) The motion to support the project, as it complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, was made by Commissioner A. Coleman and seconded by Commissioner E. Taniguchi. vote of [7-0-0] 4. OLD BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): b. None; 5. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action on the November 25, 2019 meeting minutes; Approval by Commissioner A. Coleman, seconded by Commissioner E. Taniguchi b. Discussion and possible action on 2020 Downtown Density Bonus Working Group Schedule Approval by Commissioner A. Coleman seconded by Commissioner M. Henao-Robeldo. B. Frail left the dias at 7:29 PM and returned at 7:34 PM and was not present for the vote c. Liaison Reports; Commissioner M. Henao-Robeldo – Stated that the Downtown Commission will be meeting Wednesday, December 18, 2019. Chairman D. Carroll – stated that the Joint Sustainability Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 d. Appointment of Committee/Working Group members by Chair; M. Haneo-Robledo left the dias at 7:32 PM quorum was lost, and returned at 7:34 PM. …
ACT Design Commission January 27, 2020 1 Agenda ● Purpose, Scope and Deliverables ● Existing Conditions ● Public Engagement Approach ● Project Schedule 2 Purpose, Scope and Deliverables 3 Purpose 2011 2009 ● Update to the 2002 Downtown Access and Mobility Plan and Downtown Austin Plan’s 2011 Transportation Framework ● Update the transportation vision for downtown to align with the goals in the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan ● Identify priority transportation projects in downtown 2002 4 4 2001 Recent Projects & Initiatives MoPac Express Lanes 2018 Austin Strategic Mobility Plan 2019 Project Connect Vision Plan 2018 Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative 2019 Downtown Austin Parking Strategy 2018 5 Transformative Projects ● Project Connect ● Capital Express Project (I-35) ● MoPac Express Lanes ● Congress Avenue 6 Urban Design Guidelines ● Recommendation 20191216-05E: Design Commission provided a recommendation to Council to update the Urban Design Guidelines: ○ …the Design Commission respectfully requests that City Council direct staff to initiate a revision process to the Urban Design Guidelines to better align them with Austin’s adopted policies; including, but not limited to: The Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, the Downtown Austin Plan, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, the Austin Core Transportation Plan, Vision Zero, and the Austin Community Climate Plan. 7 Scope ● Phase 1: Data Collection (Completed FY19) ○ Multimodal Cordon Line Study ○ Project Database TDM Workshop ○ ● ○ ○ Phase 2: Plan Development (Began FY20) Task 1: Data Collection and Review Task 2: Existing and Future Conditions Assessment Task 3: Policy Review Task 4: Plan Development Task 5: Plan Compilation Task 6: Public Engagement Task 7: Advanced Renderings ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 8 Major Deliverables Plan Document Comprehensive List of Projects Signature Projects Modeling and Visualizations Supporting text and policy framework An aspirational list of projects in varying stages of project development The most transformative and effective projects in achieving the vision for downtown and the city Updated analysis of the street network and visualizations of recommendations 9 Comprehensive List of Projects Database of projects identified in Phase I Reviewing and updating to reflect ASMP, Street Impact Fee, recent developments Corridor Improvements Systemic Improvements ● One-way to two-way conversions ● Dedicated transit lanes ● Corridor reconstruction ● New street connections • Safety improvements • Pedestrian amenities • Bicycle & scooter facilities • Placemaking • Wayfinding • Signalized intersections • Curb management 10 Existing Conditions 11 Existing Conditions • Existing …
