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Recommendation — original pdf
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
Draft Minutes from Feb 24, 2020 — original pdf
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 …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
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Agenda — original pdf
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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If you feel that you cannot cast a well-informed vote based upon the information you have in your possession, you may choose not to vote on an item. Participating in the discussion but removing yourself from the vote is called “abstaining”. • When you sign this Attendance, Recusal, and Abstention Sheet, indicate you will abstain and the item on which you will abstain; • If you choose to abstain during the meeting, please remember to add your abstention to this Attendance, Recusal, and Abstention Sheet; • Publicly state your abstention; • Ask that the minutes of the vote reflect your abstention; • You may or may not choose to take part in the discussions leading up to the vote. City Recusal Requirements City Abstaining Recommendations City code requires you to “recuse” (not participate) in certain conflict of interest situations. You have a conflict of interest when your personal interests influence your ability to make an unbiased board decision. Specifically, you have a conflict of interest that requires recusal if you have a “substantial interest” that would be “affected” by an agenda item. You have a “substantial interest” in real property if your interest has a market value of $5,000 or more. Steps to Abstain You have a “substantial interest” in a person or business entity if: - You own 5% or more of the voting stock, shares or equity, or - Ownership of $5,000 or more of the equity or market value of an entity, or - Receipt of funds from a person or entity during the previous 12 months or during the previous calendar year equaling or exceeding any of the following: o $5,000 in salary, bonuses, boards or professional fees, or o $20,000 in payment for goods, products or nonprofessional services, or o 10% of the person’s gross income during that period, whichever is less. You serve as a corporate officer or member of the board of directors or other governing board of a for- profit entity. You have a substantial interest if your spouse has a substantial interest. - - These interests are “affected” by a decision if the decision will have a direct economic effect/consequence on you or your spouse’s above-mentioned property, stock, entity, employer, or board. You may always choose to recuse on an item for personal reasons, or based on interests that the public perceives to be a substantial interest, or based on interests …
Design Commission Citizen Commuication Sign-In Sheet — original pdf
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
Draft Minutes from Dec 16, 2019 — original pdf
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. …
Item 3a- Marshalling Yard Presentation — original pdf
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Item 3b - Austin Core Transportation Plan — original pdf
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 …
20200127-03A: Marshalling Yard Letter of Recommendation — original pdf
David Carroll, Chair Martha Gonzales, Vice Chair Melissa Henao-Robledo 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 City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200127-03A February 13, 2020 Date: Subject: Design Commission recommendation for the City of Austin Marshalling Yard project located at 904 US Highway 183 South. Bart Whatley Seconded By: Evan Taniguchi Beau Frail Melissa Henao-Robledo Josue Meiners Motioned By: Amendment 01: Amendment 02: Amendment 03: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends approval of the City of Austin Marshalling Yard project, located at 904 US Highway 183 South, as presented on January 27, 2020 with the three amendments listed below. Rationale: This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s recommendation of the City of Austin Marshalling Yard project, as presented to the body on January 27, with the following amendments: 1. Recommend that the design team and City Project Manager contact the Art in Public Places program staff about how to better engage the planned hike and bike trail with public art instead of building façade. 2. Recommend the design team reviews the pedestrian circulation through the site. Priority has been given to vehicles, but the drivers of those vehicles must be able to safely get to the waiting areas. 3. Recommend that the City Project Manager, and design team, engage the adjacent neighborhood about how to better provide them with connectivity to the future hike and bike trail. Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: David Carroll, Bart Whatley, Katie Halloran, Martha Gonzalez, Evan Taniguchi, Beau Frail, Melissa Henao- 9 - 0 - 0 Robledo, Josue Meiners, Ben Lukens Absent: Aan Coleman, Samuel Franco Attest: David Carroll, Chair of the Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission - Recommendation for City of Austin Marshalling Yard Page 1
Approved Minutes — original pdf
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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Page 1 of 3 DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2019 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) Beau Frail (District 6) Martha Gonzalez, Vice-Chair (District 2) Katie Holloran (District 7) Samuel Franco (District 3) Aan Coleman (District 8) Josue Meiners (District 4) Bart Whatley (District 9) Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) Ben Luckens (District 10) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING & ZONING STAFF Jorge 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 a. 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; 3. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): 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 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) 4. OLD BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): b. None; Page 2 of 3 5. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action on the November 25, 2019 meeting minutes; b. Discussion and possible action on 2020 Downtown Density Bonus Working Group Schedule c. Liaison Reports; d. Appointment of Committee/Working Group members by Chair; e. Discussion of a letter to City Council regarding updating the Urban Design Guidelines (Vice-Chair M. Gonzalez); Urban Design Guidelines 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: a. Courtesy Briefing of the Austin Core Transportation Plan from Austin Transportation Department 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; b. Items from Commission Members; c. 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 3 of 3 Design Commission: Committees, Working Groups, Representatives and Liaisons Committees 1. Executive Committee: D. Carroll (Chair), …
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20191216-03A: 90 Rainey St. — original pdf
David Carroll, ChairMartha Gonzales, Vice ChairAan ColemanBeau FrailSamuel FrancoKatie HalloranMelissa Henao-RobledoBen LuckensJosue MeinersEvan TaniguchiBart WhatleyJorge Rousselin,Executive LiaisonAaron D. JenkinsStaff LiaisonPatrick ColungaStaff LiaisonDesign Commission - Recommendation for 17th and Guadalupe Apartment ProjectPage 1 City of Austin Design Commission 1 of 1 DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191216-03A Date: December 19, 2019 Subject: Design Commission recommendation for the project located at 90 Rainey Street, to determine substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines. Motioned By: Aan Coleman Seconded By: Evan Taniguchi Recommendation: The Austin Design Commission recommends that the 90 Rainey Street project, as presented on December 16, 2019, is in substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines. Further, the Commission agreed that additional Community Benefits should be required for this project, beyond the onsite affordable housing, for exceeding the maximum 15:1 FAR allowed in this district by more than 200%. Rationale: Honorable Mayor, City Council Members, Planning Commission, and Director of Planning and Zoning, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s recommendation that the 90 Rainey Street project, as presented to the body on December 16, 2019 substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines as one of the gatekeeper requirements of the Downtown Density Bonus Program. The Commission also feels strongly that the Planning Commission, and City Council, should request additional Community Benefits from this project, beyond the onsite affordable housing being proposed, for exceeding the 15:1 FAR maximum in this district. These additional Community Benefits could include: 1. Mobility: Address mobility and pedestrian safety issues that will be exacerbated by this project putting thousands of more people on Rainey Street. These could focus on alternative modes such as pedestrian, rideshare, scooter, bicycle, etc. (It should be noted that the TIA results for this project were not available at the time this project was reviewed by the Design Commission.) 2. Food: Offer expanded hours and low-cost food options at the food service window being proposed. 3. Public Services: Consider providing a water bottle filling station, open to the public, for trail users and for late night users needing to hydrate. 4. Public Streetscape: Ensure an openness to the Bar component design to provide a connection to the public realm that reflects the character of the Rainey district. Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: 7 - 0 - 0 For: David Carroll, Aan Coleman, Katie Halloran, Evan Taniguchi, Beau Frail, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Josue Meiners Absent: Bart Whatley, Martha Gonzalez, Ben Lukens, Samuel …
20191216-5E: Update to the Urban Design Guidelines — original pdf
DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191216-05E December 20, 2019 Re: Update to the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin Honorable Mayor Adler and City Council Members, The Design Commission prides itself in assisting the development of public policy and promoting excellence in the design of the urban environment in Austin. Thanks to our collective expertise, ranging from urban and landscape design, public policy, and architecture, the Design Commission helps shape the future of downtown through our shared vision found in the Urban Design Guidelines. That being said, since the Urban Design Guidelines were adopted by City Council in 2009 Austin has experienced tremendous growth and rapid change. During this time, Council has adopted many new policies that have influenced the vision of our urban core and the now ten-year-old Urban Design Guidelines no longer reflect Austin’s current values. Consequently, 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. Further, the Design Commission requests to be an integral part of this revision process. We offer our expertise to work alongside staff crafting these revisions and it is our hope that by updating the Urban Design Guidelines to reflect Austin’s current policy goals we will have a better tool to influence the design of our urban core. We appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to supporting Urban Design Guidelines that promote Austin’s vision of a world class urban environment. Sincerely, David Carroll, AIA Chair, City of Austin Design Commission
Item 3a - 90 Rainey presentation — original pdf
dwg.-90.92 RAINEY STREETNOVEMBER 2019NELSENPARTNERS.COMAustin, TXdwg. Design Commision ExhibitAUSTIN, TX | 318222 | NOVEMBER 20199092 Rainey© Nelsen Partners, Inc. 2018dwg.Vicinity Plan PROJECT INFORMATION Design Commision ExhibitAUSTIN, TX | 318222 | NOVEMBER 20199092 Rainey© Nelsen Partners, Inc. 2018SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0 dwg.LOADINGFACILITY10'x30'x14ELEVATOR LOBBYAUSTIN ENERGYELECTRICALVAULT30'x36'HOTEL LOBBYRESI LOBBYBAR4,550 SFFIRE COMMANDPACKAGELOCKERS+ REFRLUGGAGELOCKERSOFFICECOMMERCIAL8'-2"GARAGE CLEARANCE HT.TRASH/RECYLCECOMPACTIONLOADINGFACILITY10'x40'x14'103'-9"F.F.E.100'-0"LEVEL 1 F.F.E.100'-0"LEVEL 1 F.F.E.100'-0"LEVEL 1 F.F.E.100'-0"LEVEL 1 F.F.E.ITN/S SECTIONPROJECT INFORMATION -Lot Size 16,000 SF 0.3675 acres -Total Gross Floor Building Area 582,513 SF -Height 606’ 53 Floors -Venue / Hotel Use / Lobbies 29,453 SF Design Commision ExhibitAUSTIN, TX | 318222 | NOVEMBER 20199092 Rainey© Nelsen Partners, Inc. 2018SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0 dwg.N/S SECTION128'-0"WOMENSMENSJANITORLEASING ANDMANAGEMENT CENTER1,974 SFFITNESS2,500 SFBARLOUNGE1,415 SFTERRACEPROJECT INFORMATION -Lot Size 16,000 SF 0.3675 acres -Total Gross Floor Building Area 582,513 SF -Height 606’ 53 Floors -Ground Level Venue ± 5,800 SF (4,550 at grade) -Terraces Level 7- pool 5570 SF Level 52- sky deck 3565 SF Design Commision ExhibitAUSTIN, TX | 318222 | NOVEMBER 20199092 Rainey© Nelsen Partners, Inc. 2018SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0 dwg.N/S SECTIONPROJECT INFORMATION -Lot Size 16,000 SF 0.3675 acres -Total Gross Floor Building Area 582,513 SF -Height 606’ 53 Floors -Proposed FAR 36.7:1 -Hotel 424 Keys 349,236 SF 23456789101112131415161718192021113ELEC.T.C. Design Commision ExhibitAUSTIN, TX | 318222 | NOVEMBER 20199092 Rainey© Nelsen Partners, Inc. 2018SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0 dwg.N/S SECTION30"48"48"30"30"48"48"30"ELECTRICALA2585 SFA2585 SFB2-A1,214 SFA1545 SFB2-B1,224 SFB2-B1,224 SFA3657 SFA3657 SFA0445 SFA0445 SFA0445 SF30"48"48"30"A1545 SFA0445 SFA4790 SFB1867 SFA2585 SFB31,400 SFB31,400 SFA3657 SFA3657 SFB2-B1,224 SFELECTRICALA3657 SFB2-B1,224 SFA2585 SFA5882 SFA5882 SFA2585 SFB51,785 SFB31,400 SFB31,400 SFA3657 SFA3657 SFB2-B1,224SF320.54.2ELECTRICALA3657 SFB21,224 SFA2585 SFPROJECT INFORMATION -Lot Size 16,000 SF 0.3675 acres -Total Gross Floor Building Area 582,513 SF -Height 606’ 53 Floors -Proposed FAR 36.7:1 -Hotel 424 Keys 349,236 SF -Residential 198 Units 22% Studios 42% 1 - bed 36% 2 - bed Tota Area - 225,507 -Aff ordable Housing Total Area 9, 371 SF (14) Studios @ 445 sf (2) 1-bedroom apt @ 657 sf (1) 2-bedroom apt @ 867 sf AREA WIDE GUIDELINES Design Commision ExhibitAUSTIN, TX | 318222 | NOVEMBER 20199092 Rainey© Nelsen Partners, Inc. 2018dwg.AREA WIDE GUIDELINESAW.1Create dense development Design Commision ExhibitAUSTIN, TX | 318222 | NOVEMBER 20199092 Rainey© Nelsen Partners, Inc. 2018dwg.AREA WIDE GUIDELINESAW.1Create dense developmentAW.2Create mixed-use development -Residental 225,507 SF -Hotel 349,236 SF -Commerical 5,825 SF LOADINGFACILITY10'x30'x14ELEVATOR LOBBYAUSTIN ENERGYELECTRICALVAULT30'x36'HOTEL LOBBYRESI LOBBYBAR4,550 SFFIRE COMMANDPACKAGELOCKERS+ REFRLUGGAGELOCKERSOFFICECOMMERCIAL8'-2"GARAGE CLEARANCE HT.TRASH/RECYLCECOMPACTIONLOADINGFACILITY10'x40'x14'103'-9"F.F.E.100'-0"LEVEL 1 F.F.E.100'-0"LEVEL 1 F.F.E.100'-0"LEVEL 1 F.F.E.100'-0"LEVEL 1 F.F.E.ITCOMMERCIALRESI LOBBYPACKAGELOCKERS+ REFROFFICE100'-0"LEVEL 1 F.F.E.BAR4,550 SF100'-0"LEVEL 1 F.F.E.HOTEL LOBBYLUGGAGELOCKERS100'-0"LEVEL 1 F.F.E.IT Design Commision ExhibitAUSTIN, TX | 318222 …
Item 3a - 90 Rainy Working Group Memo — original pdf
1/4 MEMORANDUM Date: November 27, 2019 To: City of Austin Design Commission From: Planning & Urban Design Working Group Subject: Downtown Density Bonus Program review of 90 Rainey Street project for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines. Meeting Date: November 21, 2019; 12:00 pm, One Texas Center, Room 500 Applicant: Amanda Swor – Drenner Group Architect: Nelsen Partners The project is located at the corner of Rainey and Davis Streets. Existing zoning for the property is CBD. It lies within the boundary of the Rainey Street Subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay and the Rainey Street District of the Downtown Austin Plan. The lot area is 0.3674 acres (16,004 SF) and the total proposed project area is 582,513 square feet. The proposed FAR for this project is 36.7:1, this is more than the base 8:1 FAR allowed and more than the maximum 15:1 FAR administratively allowed so City Council must approve an increase in FAR of 28.7:1. The proposed building height is 606 feet with 53 floors. The proposed breakdown of areas is Residential: 227,180 SF, Hotel: 349,508 SF, & Restaurant/Bar: 5,825 SF. 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- 36.4:1 FAR being requested. Height is also taller than most building in this area. Project complies with this section. 2. Create mixed-use development- The project has residential, hotel, and restaurant/bar use. This project complies with this section. 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- Project is not on neighborhood edge. Section not applicable to this project. 5. Incorporate civic art in both public and private development- Project is proposing wall mural along Rainey Street. Project complies with this section. 6. Protect important public views- Project is not within the Capitol View Corridor and does not encroach ROW. This project complies with this section. 7. Avoid historical misrepresentations- Project design is a modern style. Project complies. 2/4 8. Respect adjacent historic buildings- Project complies. 9. Acknowledge that rooftops are …