DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20231023-005 Chair Salinas October 31, 2023 Seconded By: Commissioner Wittstruck Montopolis Neighborhood Park - Pool Renovation Date: Subject: Motioned By: Amendment By: Commissioner Wittstruck Recommendation The Design Commission recommends to City Council that the project Montopolis Neighborhood Park - Pool Renovation, located at 1200 Montopolis Drive, as presented on October 23, 2023, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards with the inclusion of bike parking. Rationale: Dear Director of the Planning Department, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s recommendation that the project Montopolis Neighborhood Park - Pool Renovation, located at 1200 Montopolis Drive, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards and was approved with the friendly amendment to include bike parking. Our review found the following positive attributes: Vote For: AW.5 Incorporate civic art in both public and private development: AW.11 Recycle existing building stock PS.4 Reinforce pedestrian activity PZ.8 Respond to microclimate in plaza design PZ.12 Use plants to enliven urban spaces 8-0-1 Chair Salinas, Vice Chair Meiners, Commissioner Gelles, Commissioner Howard, Commissioner Ladner, Commissioner Luckens, Commissioner Wallace, Commissioner Wittstruck Against: Recusal: Commissioner McKinney Absent: Commissioner Carroll Attest: Jon Salinas, Chair of the Design Commission 1 of 1
D e s i g n C o m m i s s i o n 1 0 . 2 3 . 2 0 2 3 AUSTIN LIGHT RAIL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Program Implementation & Integrated Approach Work Efforts 4 4 4 Program Implementation & Integrated Approach Work Efforts 5 5 5 How do we create a human centered design? Research User Needs Design Design Principles 10.23.2023 Local Context Research Urban Form Culture/History Landscape Sustainability Materials Wayfinding 10.23.2023 Site + User Research ”human- centered” means designing for how people actually behave 10.23.2023 Site + User Research Mapping User Mobility Patterns Public Realm Analysis Cognitive Mapping of the Transit Experience Vision Workshops + Engagements on the Go 10.23.2023 Mapping User Mobility Patterns 10.23.2023 Tools Used: 1. Gehl Public Life app 2. Gehl Eye Level City App 3. Printed maps, pen, paper Public Realm Analysis 10.23.2023 Tools Used: 1. Gehl Public Life app 2. Gehl Sidewalk and Facade Quality app 3. NIOSH Sound Level Meter 4. Light Meter LM-3000 Cognitive Mapping of the Transit Experience TX Particip ants 10.23.2023 Workshops, Focus Groups + Engagement on the Go Engagements on the Go Focus Groups Vision Workshops Blind & Low Vision June 21, led by Scott Meyer, Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services Safe Routes to School June 23, led by Coleen Gentles, Safe Routes to School Deaf & Hard of Hearing June 22, led by Stacy Landry, Travis County Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing CapMetro Art Program & Artist June 22 led by Melissa Ortiz and J Muzazc (McKalla Station Artist) Reps from The City of Austin, Austin Downtown Alliance, CapMetro, ATP EAC, ATP PSEC, ATP Board, CAC, SWSG 10.23.2023 Priority User Needs Community Social Connection Connection to Place Belonging Comfort Clear Navigation Convenience Walkability Connection to Nature Comfort from Noise Safety + Security Ease of Access Predictability Thermal safety Choice 10.23.2023 How do we ensure these user needs and our design principles resonate with Austinites? Community Engagement Fall 2023 10.23.2023 Workshops Facilitated conversations with interactive exercises to discuss topics that will inform design Experience based Engagement Leveraging community partnerships to expand reach to more communities and connect with people in more creative and engaging ways Digital Tools Engaging people in new ways to increase reach and inspire new riders T H A N K Y O U
BEVERLY S. SHEFFIELD NORTHWEST DISTRICT PARK – POOL RENOVATION AUSTIN, TEXAS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT DESIGN COMMISSION PRESENTATION OCTOBER 23, 2023 NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMITTING, OR CONSTRUCTION | PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE- GREG HOUSTON - REGISTRATION NUMBER 10286 BEVERLY S. SHEFFIELD NORTHWEST DISTRICT PARK– POOL RENOVATION | DESIGN COMMISSION PRESENTATION | OCTOBER 23, 2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. | PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT 2. | SITE DESIGN 3. | FLOOR PLAN 4. | ELEVATIONS 5. | PERSPECTIVES NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMITTING, OR CONSTRUCTION | PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE- GREG HOUSTON - REGISTRATION NUMBER 10286 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMITTING, OR CONSTRUCTION | PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE- ARCHITECT - REGISTRATION NUMBER XXXXX 01 – PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT BEVERLY S. SHEFFIELD NORTHWEST DISTRICT PARK – POOL RENOVATION | DESIGN COMMISSION PRESENTATION | OCTOBER 23, 2023 History of Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park - Pool On July 28, 1956, the Northwest Pool and Bathhouse opened to the public. The pool and bathhouse cost $200,000 to construct and were dedicated with great fanfare on August 9, 1956. The pool was the first 50-meter regulation Olympic-sized pool in Austin, which allowed the city to qualify for national swimming meets. The Northwest Park Bathhouse was a modern-design circular bathhouse with open-air dressing rooms. Also built-in 1956, the building is eligible to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Northwest Park, which hosts the aquatic facility, proved to be extremely popular. In its first full month of operation in August 1956, attendance at the new Olympic-size pool eclipsed that of Barton Springs. The name of the park and pool was later changed to honor former Parks and Recreation Director Beverly S. Sheffield. NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMITTING, OR CONSTRUCTION | PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE- GREG HOUSTON - REGISTRATION NUMBER 10286 01 – PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT BEVERLY S. SHEFFIELD NORTHWEST DISTRICT PARK – POOL RENOVATION | DESIGN COMMISSION PRESENTATION | OCTOBER 23, 2023 Community Engagement Community Meeting #1 June 28, 2022 Community Meeting #2 September 28, 2022 Final Concept Feedback October 29, 2022 Community feedback solicited through the following webpage: https://www.austintexas.gov/sheffieldNWpool NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMITTING, OR CONSTRUCTION | PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE- GREG HOUSTON - REGISTRATION NUMBER 10286 01 – PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT BEVERLY S. SHEFFIELD NORTHWEST DISTRICT PARK – POOL RENOVATION | DESIGN COMMISSION PRESENTATION | OCTOBER 23, 2023 NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMITTING, OR CONSTRUCTION | PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE- GREG HOUSTON - REGISTRATION NUMBER 10286 01 – PUBLIC …
MONTOPOLIS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK – POOL RENOVATION AUSTIN, TEXAS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT DESIGN COMMISSION PRESENTATION OCTOBER 23, 2023 NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMITTING, OR CONSTRUCTION | PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE- GREG HOUSTON - REGISTRATION NUMBER 10286 MONTOPOLIS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK – POOL RENOVATION | DESIGN COMMISSION PRESENTATION | OCTOBER 23, 2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. | PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT 2. | SITE DESIGN 3. | FLOOR PLAN 4. | ELEVATIONS 5. | PERSPECTIVES NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMITTING, OR CONSTRUCTION | PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE- GREG HOUSTON - REGISTRATION NUMBER 10286 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMITTING, OR CONSTRUCTION | PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE- ARCHITECT - REGISTRATION NUMBER XXXXX 01 – PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT MONTOPOLIS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK – POOL RENOVATION | DESIGN COMMISSION PRESENTATION | OCTOBER 23, 2023 History of Montopolis Pool Montopolis Pool is located in the Montopolis Neighborhood Park, located southeast of downtown Austin. The pool originally opened in 1979. On February 1, 1974, Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) purchased the Montopolis Community Center from Montopolis Community Center, Inc. and also received five surrounding acres to develop into a park. In 1976, the Planning Commission began emphasizing a need for swimming pools throughout all communities and expedited the construction of a swimming pool in Montopolis Park. The Montopolis Pool was also championed later that year by the Parks and Recreation Board, and the first pool development process began in December 1977 and was completed in 1979. The pool has served the community for 43 years and needs renovations. NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMITTING, OR CONSTRUCTION | PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE- GREG HOUSTON - REGISTRATION NUMBER 10286 01 – PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT MONTOPOLIS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK – POOL RENOVATION | DESIGN COMMISSION PRESENTATION | OCTOBER 23, 2023 Community Engagement Community Meeting #1 June 21, 2022 Community Meeting #2 September 13, 2022 Final Concept Feedback October 29, 2022 Community feedback solicited through the following webpage: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/montopolis-pool-project NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMITTING, OR CONSTRUCTION | PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE- GREG HOUSTON - REGISTRATION NUMBER 10286 01 – PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT MONTOPOLIS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK – POOL RENOVATION | DESIGN COMMISSION PRESENTATION | OCTOBER 23, 2023 NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMITTING, OR CONSTRUCTION | PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE- GREG HOUSTON - REGISTRATION NUMBER 10286 01 – PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT MONTOPOLIS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK – POOL RENOVATION | DESIGN COMMISSION PRESENTATION | OCTOBER 23, 2023 NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMITTING, OR CONSTRUCTION | PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE- GREG HOUSTON - REGISTRATION NUMBER 10286 SITE DESIGN NOT FOR …
Permitting and Development Center 2024 DESIGN COMMISSION MEETING CALENDAR 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 PDC Room 1405| 6:00 PM Meeting Date Mondays at 6:00 p.m. (Unless otherwise noted) January 22nd February 26th March 25th April 22nd 1May 20th June 24th July – No Meeting August 26th September 23rd October 28th 2November 18th 3December 9th or December 16th 1 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 3rd Monday due to Memorial Day Holiday 2 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 3rd Monday due to Thanksgiving Holiday occurring this week 3 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 2nd or 3rd Monday due to Christmas Holiday Materials Deadline 10 days prior to Meeting by close of business (5:00 p.m.) (No Exceptions) Files no larger than 12MB January 12th February 16th March 15th April 12th May 10th June 14th Not Applicable August 16th September 13th October 18th November 8th December 2nd or December 6th
DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2023 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, October 23, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco, in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Marissa McKinney Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Conners Ladner Commissioner Ladner joined the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Ben Luckens PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on August 28, 2023. The minutes from the meeting of 08/28/2023 were approved on Commissioner McKinney’s motion, Commissioner Howard’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Ladner was off the dais. Commissioner Carroll was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1. 1 2. 5. 6. 7. Staff briefing regarding the Transportation Electrification Plan. Presented by Cameron Freberg, Austin Energy. The presentation was made by Cameron Freberg, Austin Energy. Presentation by Peter Mullan, Austin Transit Partnership, regarding an update on the Light Rail program of Project Connect. The presentation was made by Peter Mullan, Austin Transit Partnership. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action to recommend to City Council whether the project Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park - Pool Renovation, located at 7000 Ardath Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Zach Munoz, MarmonMok Architecture, and Patrick Beyer, Parks and Recreation Department. The motion to recommend to City Council that the project Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park - Pool Renovation, located at 7000 Ardath Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards was approved on Commissioner Wittstruck’s motion, Chair Salinas’ second on an 8-0-1 vote. Commissioner McKinney recused from this item due to a conflict of interest and left the dais. Commissioner Carroll was absent. Discussion and possible action to recommend to City Council whether the project Montopolis Neighborhood Park - Pool Renovation, located at 1200 Montopolis Drive, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Zach Munoz, MarmonMok Architecture, and Patrick Beyer, Parks and Recreation Department. The motion to recommend to City Council that the project Montopolis Neighborhood Park - Pool Renovation, located at 1200 Montopolis Drive, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards was approved with the following friendly amendment on motion by Chair Salinas, seconded …
1. DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2023 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, August 28, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco in Austin, Texas. Chair Weaver called the Design Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jen Weaver, Chair David Carroll Conners Ladner Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Jessica Rollason Jon Salinas Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kevin Howard PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on June 26, 2023. The minutes from the meeting of 6/26/2023 were approved on Commissioner McKinney’s motion, Commissioner Carroll’s second on an 8-0 vote. Vice Chair Meiners and Commissioner Wittstruck were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Melissa Barry, Downtown Austin Alliance, regarding the Downtown Austin Alliance Strategic Plan 2023-2028. 1 3. 5. 6. 8. 9. The presentation was made by Melissa Barry, Downtown Austin Alliance. Discussion of the update to the Urban Design Guidelines. Presented by Sophia Benner, Planning Department. Chair Weaver introduced the item. The presentation was made by Sophia Benner, Planning Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action to recommend to City Council whether the project Block 32, located at 304, 306, 308, and 310 East 3rd Street and 301 San Jacinto Boulevard, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). Presented by Brett Rhode, Rhode Partners, and Dustin Dorph, Manifold Real Estate. The motion that the project Block 32, located at 304, 306, 308, and 310 East 3rd Street and 301 San Jacinto Boulevard, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii) was approved on Commissioner Rollason’s motion, Commissioner Salinas’ second on a 6-2 vote. Those members voting aye were Chair Weaver, Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Ladner, Commissioner McKinney, Commissioner Rollason, and Commissioner Salinas. Those members voting nay were Commissioner Howard and Commissioner Luckens. Vice Chair Meiners and Commissioner Wittstruck were absent. Conduct a nomination for the representative for the Downtown Commission. The motion to nominate Commissioner McKinney to the Downtown Commission was approved on Commissioner Ladner’s motion, Commissioner Salinas’ second on an 8-0 vote. Vice Chair Meiners and Commissioner Wittstruck were absent. Discussion and possible action on the membership of Working Groups. The motion to …
REGULAR MEETING of the DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2023, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Nicole Corona, at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Jen Weaver, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair David Carroll Kevin Howard Conners Ladner Ben Luckens AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Marissa McKinney Jessica Rollason Jon Salinas Brendan Wittstruck Vacancy, District 3 The first five speakers signed up *prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on June 26, 2023. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Melissa Barry, Downtown Austin Alliance, regarding the Downtown Austin Alliance Strategic Plan 2023-2028. Discussion of the update to the Urban Design Guidelines. Presented by Sophia Benner, Planning Department. 3. 4. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action to recommend to City Council whether the project Block 32, located at 304, 306, 308, and 310 East 3rd Street and 301 San Jacinto Boulevard, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). Presented by Brett Rhode, Rhode Partners, and Dustin Dorph, Manifold Real Estate. Conduct a nomination for the representative for the Downtown Commission. Discussion and possible action on the membership of Working Groups. 5. 6. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. 8. 9. 10. Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding updates to the guidelines. Update from representative on the Downtown Commission regarding last meeting. Update from representative on the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding last meeting. Update from representative on the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board regarding last meeting. 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 …
DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2023 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, August 28, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco in Austin, Texas. Chair Weaver called the Design Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jen Weaver, Chair David Carroll Conners Ladner Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Jessica Rollason Jon Salinas Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kevin Howard PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 1 Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on June 26, 2023. The minutes from the meeting of 6/26/2023 were approved on Commissioner McKinney’s motion, Commissioner Carroll’s second on an 8-0 vote. Vice Chair Meiners and Commissioner Wittstruck were absent. Presentation by Melissa Barry, Downtown Austin Alliance, regarding the Downtown Austin Alliance Strategic Plan 2023-2028. 3. 5. 6. 8. 9. The presentation was made by Melissa Barry, Downtown Austin Alliance. Discussion of the update to the Urban Design Guidelines. Presented by Sophia Benner, Planning Department. Chair Weaver introduced the item. The presentation was made by Sophia Benner, Planning Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action to recommend to City Council whether the project Block 32, located at 304, 306, 308, and 310 East 3rd Street and 301 San Jacinto Boulevard, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). Presented by Brett Rhode, Rhode Partners, and Dustin Dorph, Manifold Real Estate. The motion that the project Block 32, located at 304, 306, 308, and 310 East 3rd Street and 301 San Jacinto Boulevard, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii) was approved on Commissioner Rollason’s motion, Commissioner Salinas’ second on a 6-2 vote. Those members voting aye were Chair Weaver, Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Ladner, Commissioner McKinney, Commissioner Rollason, and Commissioner Salinas. Those members voting nay were Commissioner Howard and Commissioner Luckens. Vice Chair Meiners and Commissioner Wittstruck were absent. Conduct a nomination for the representative for the Downtown Commission. The motion to nominate Commissioner McKinney to the Downtown Commission was approved on Commissioner Ladner’s motion, Commissioner Salinas’ second on an 8-0 vote. Vice Chair Meiners and Commissioner Wittstruck were absent. Discussion and possible action on the membership of Working Groups. The motion to …
DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20230828-004 August 30, 2023 Commissioner Rollason Block 32 (SP-2022-032BC) Seconded By: Commissioner Salinas Date: Subject: Motioned By: Whereas Brett Rhode, Rhode Partners presented the project Block 32 located at 304, 306, 308 & 310 East 3rd Street and 301 San Jacinto Blvd in Austin, Texas, 78701, on August 28, 2023, Whereas, Design Commission utilizes the Urban Design Guidelines, created in 2000 and revised in 2008 to review projects seeking benefits from the Density Bonus Program, Now, therefore, Design Commission finds the project Block 32 does comply with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). Vote For: Chair Weaver, Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Ladner, Commissioner McKinney, Commissioner Rollason, Commissioner Salinas 6-2 Against: Commissioner Howard, Commissioner Luckens Abstain: Absent: Vice Chair Meiners, Commissioner Wittstruck Attest: Jen Weaver, Chair City of Austin Design Commision 1 of 1
Strategic Plan 2023-2028 Lady Bird LakeCENTRALLIBRARYE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVDW 15TH ST.W 12TH ST.W 6TH ST.CONGRESS AVE.GUADALUPE ST.LAVACA ST.E 15TH ST.E 12TH ST.E 6TH ST.RED RIVER ST.TEXAS STATE CAPITOLCONGRESS BRIDGECITYHALLSHOAL CREEKWALLER CREEKTHE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN PIDIn 1993, the Austin City Council created a downtown Public Improvement District (PID) to augment funding to implement downtown initiatives and contracted with the Downtown Austin Alliance to manage the PID. The PID is renewed by downtown property owners every 10 years through a petitioning process. Over the past year, the Downtown Alliance successfully petitioned for renewal of the PID and City Council reauthorized the PID for 2023-2032. The new term starts in May 2023.MAP LEGENDPID BOUNDARY 2023-2032 ASSESSMENTWHO WE ARE—Vision, Mission & ValuesStrategic PrioritiesPLANWHERE DO WE WANT TO GO?—Goals & ObjectivesIMPLEMENTATIONHOW WILL WE GET THERE?—Actions & MeasuresDraft Plan3 BOARD OPEN HOUSES 75 INTERVIEWS 7 LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETINGS 8 WORK GROUP MEETINGSSEP ‘22OCT ‘22NOV ‘22DEC ‘22JAN ‘23FEB ‘23MAR ‘23PROCESS MISSION, VISION, VALUESMission To create, preserve and enhance the vibe, vitality and value of downtown Austin for everyone.Values· Lead with relentless vision· Earn trust· Inspire passion· Foster collaboration· Mindfully impact· Cultivate inclusivityVision In the fall of 2017, more than 3,000 Austinites helped shape The Downtown Austin Vision (Vision), identifying four priorities that work together to create and sustain the downtown you will always love. Guided by the Downtown Vision put forth by the Austin community, we created our 2023-2028 Strategic Plan.THE DOWNTOWN YOU WILL ALWAYS LOVE STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 2023-2028PUBLIC SPACE EXPERIENCEGoalDowntown is clean, safe and welcoming for everyoneBUILT ENVIRONMENTGoalDowntown grows with a delightful and eclectic mix of modern investment and beautiful public spaces, while preserving historic character and funky weirdnessLEADERSHIP & INFLUENCEGoalThe Downtown Austin Alliance is entrusted with the responsibility to effectively lead, (cid:732)(cid:737)(cid:1028)(cid:744)(cid:728)(cid:737)(cid:726)(cid:728)(cid:3)(cid:724)(cid:737)(cid:727)(cid:3)visibly steward a downtown for allACTIVE URBANISMGoalDowntown ignites, attracts and cultivates authentic arts, culture, music, nature and sense of placeMOBILITYGoalDowntown is easier and more enjoyable to access and move within, has enhanced pedestrian and transportation facilities, and improved connections to neighboring communities PUBLIC SPACE EXPERIENCE GoalDowntown is clean, safe and welcoming for everyone Objectives• Homelessness: The number of people living unsheltered downtown is decreased by 75% and everyone experiencing homelessness has increased access to facilities and services.• Safety:(cid:3)(cid:694)(cid:741)(cid:732)(cid:736)(cid:728)(cid:3)(cid:732)(cid:742)(cid:3)(cid:741)(cid:728)(cid:727)(cid:744)(cid:726)(cid:728)(cid:727)(cid:671)(cid:3)(cid:742)(cid:739)(cid:728)(cid:726)(cid:732)(cid:1027)(cid:726)(cid:724)(cid:735)(cid:735)(cid:748)(cid:3)(cid:745)(cid:732)(cid:738)(cid:735)(cid:728)(cid:737)(cid:743)(cid:3)(cid:726)(cid:741)(cid:732)(cid:736)(cid:728)(cid:3)(cid:732)(cid:742)(cid:3)the lowest this century.• Vibrancy & Diversity: More people and more diverse populations use downtown.• Welcoming: A majority of the community perceives downtown as clean, safe and welcoming.• Cleanliness: Downtown sidewalks and public areas are free …
PS4 REINFORCE PEDESTRIAN ACTIVITY Project includes retail space at the 4th and Trinity corner facing the Convention Center. Project includes space and provisions for mobile food and beverage kiosks and live music performances at the 3rd and San Jacinto corner. DOWNTOWN DE NSITY BONUS SUBMIT TA L | 30 OF 46 BLOCK 32AUSTIN, TXURBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES COMPLIANCE
Date: To: From: Subject: June 22, 2023, revised July 6 2023 City of Austin Design Commission Planning & Urban Design Working Group Density Bonus Working Group review of Block 32 for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines June 14, 2023; 12:00 pm; Virtual Microsoft Teams Meeting Amanda Morrow – Armburst & Brown, PLLC Meeting date: Applicant: The project is located at the north side of 3rd street between San Jacinto and Trinity The project includes 2 phases. Phase 1 consists of mixed use of Residential Units (363 Units) w/ amenities and F&B/retail space (3,888 sq. ft.). Phase 2 consists of mixed use of Residential Units (363 Units) w/ amenities, Hotel (216 Rooms) and (per application) F&B/Retail Space (2,196 sq. ft.) Each phase includes 7 levels of above grade parking The applicant is seeking a Density Bonus to raise the FAR from 8:1 to 25:1 to be divided between Phase 1 & Phase 2. Phase 1 is requesting 11.1:1 FAR resulting in a total project gross area of 392,552 gsf. Phase 2 is requesting 13.9:1 FAR resulting in a total gross area of 491,573 gsf. The total resulting gross are of both Phase 1 and Phase 2 results in 884,125 gsf. The site is 35,365 sf with a current allowable building size of approx.. 282,920 sf based on the current allowable 8:1 FAR. The total proposed building height is 459’-4” (41 Floors) for Phase 1 and 595’-8” (55 Floors) for Phase 2. The maximum height achievable under the Density Bonus program is unlimited. This site is not affected by Capitol View Corridor height restrictions. Per the Density Bonus Program ordinance, the applicant is required to meet the three gatekeeper requirements: • Substantially comply with the City’s Urban Design Guidelines • Provide streetscape improvements along all public street frontages consistent with the Great Streets Program Standards • Applicant must commit to a minimum of 2-star green building rating. WORKING GROUP REVIEW OF PROJECT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES AREA WIDE GUIDELINES AW.1 Create dense development: Compliant Recommendations: • • Density should be expressed in terms of a floor to area ratio for commercial developments and units per acre for residential developments. Standards should be consistent with LEED Neighborhood Design Standards. It is recommended that all current limits on FAR be maintained, and that developments which adopt and abide by the Urban Design Guidelines along with Density Bonus and other …
1. DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2023 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, June 26, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco, Room 1405, in Austin, Texas. Chair Weaver called the Design Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jen Weaver, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair David Carroll Ben Luckens Jon Salinas Brendan Wittstruck Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kevin Howard Conners Ladner PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on May 22, 2023. The minutes from the meeting of 05/22/2023 were approved on Commissioner Carroll’s motion, Commissioner Salinas’ second on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Meiners was off the dais. Commissioner Anstead, Commissioner McKinney, and Commissioner Rollason were absent. 1 2. 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding Waterloo Greenway Phase II: The Confluence. Presented by Joel Lewis, Capital Delivery Services Department, Kristin Pipkin, Watershed Protection Department, and John Rigdon, Waterloo Greenway. The presentation was made by Joel Lewis, Capital Delivery Services Department, Kristin Pipkin, Watershed Protection Department, and John Rigdon, Waterloo Greenway. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action to recommend to City Council whether the project Barbara Jordan Terminal Optimization, located at 3600 Presidential Boulevard, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Robert Mercado, Aviation Department. Chair Weaver made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Wittstruck, that the project Barbara Jordan Terminal Optimization, located at 3600 Presidential Boulevard, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, and to encourage the use of plants to enliven urban spaces, in reference to Urban Design Guideline PZ.12. The motion was approved on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Anstead, Commissioner McKinney, and Commissioner Rollason were absent. Discussion and possible action to recommend to City Council whether the project 5th and Trinity Hotel, located at 307 and 311 East 5th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). Presented by Richard Suttle, Armbrust and Brown, PLLC, and Gene Montezinos, PFVS Architects and Interiors, LLC. The following motion was approved as amended on Chair Weaver's motion, Vice Chair Meniers’ second on an 8-0 vote: The project 5th and Trinity Hotel, located at 307 and 311 East 5th Street, does not comply with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance …
REGULAR MEETING of the DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2023, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Nicole Corona, at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Jen Weaver, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Ben Anstead David Carroll Kevin Howard Conners Ladner AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Jessica Rollason Jon Salinas Brendan Wittstruck The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on May 22, 2023. 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Waterloo Greenway Phase II: The Confluence. Presented by Kristin Pipkin, Watershed Protection Department, and John Rigdon, Waterloo Greenway. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Discussion and possible action to recommend to City Council whether the project Barbara Jordan Terminal Optimization, located at 3600 Presidential Boulevard, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Robert Mercado, Aviation Department. Discussion and possible action to recommend to City Council whether the project 5th and Trinity Hotel, located at 307 and 311 East 5th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). Presented by Richard Suttle, Armbrust and Brown, PLLC, and Gene Montezinos, PFVS Architects and Interiors, LLC. Discussion and possible action to recommend to City Council whether the project 708 E. 12th Street, located at 708 East 12th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). Presented by Leah Bojo, Drenner Group, PC, Justin Short, STG Design, and Matt Drager, Collaborative V Design Studio. Discussion and possible action on the membership of Working Groups. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from …
DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2023 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, June 26, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco, Room 1405, in Austin, Texas. Chair Weaver called the Design Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jen Weaver, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair David Carroll Ben Luckens Jon Salinas Brendan Wittstruck Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kevin Howard Conners Ladner PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on May 22, 2023. The minutes from the meeting of 05/22/2023 were approved on Commissioner Carroll’s motion, Commissioner Salinas’ second on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Meiners was off the dais. Commissioner Anstead, Commissioner McKinney, and Commissioner Rollason were absent. 1 2. 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding Waterloo Greenway Phase II: The Confluence. Presented by Joel Lewis, Capital Delivery Services Department, Kristin Pipkin, Watershed Protection Department, and John Rigdon, Waterloo Greenway. The presentation was made by Joel Lewis, Capital Delivery Services Department, Kristin Pipkin, Watershed Protection Department, and John Rigdon, Waterloo Greenway. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action to recommend to City Council whether the project Barbara Jordan Terminal Optimization, located at 3600 Presidential Boulevard, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Robert Mercado, Aviation Department. Chair Weaver made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Wittstruck, that the project Barbara Jordan Terminal Optimization, located at 3600 Presidential Boulevard, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, and to encourage the use of plants to enliven urban spaces, in reference to Urban Design Guideline PZ.12. The motion was approved on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Anstead, Commissioner McKinney, and Commissioner Rollason were absent. Discussion and possible action to recommend to City Council whether the project 5th and Trinity Hotel, located at 307 and 311 East 5th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). Presented by Richard Suttle, Armbrust and Brown, PLLC, and Gene Montezinos, PFVS Architects and Interiors, LLC. The following motion was approved as amended on Chair Weaver's motion, Vice Chair Meniers’ second on an 8-0 vote: The project 5th and Trinity Hotel, located at 307 and 311 East 5th Street, does not comply with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance …
DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20230626-003 Chair Weaver June 30, 2023 Barbara Jordan Terminal Optimization Date: Subject: Motioned By: Based on the presentation by Robert Mercado on June 26, 2023, to the City of Austin Design Commission, the project Barbara Jordan Terminal Optimization, located at 3600 Presidential Boulevard, the proposed project complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Design Commission additionally encourages the use of plants to enliven urban spaces in alignment with Urban Design Guideline PZ12. Vote For: Seconded By: Commissioner Wittstruck Chair Weaver, Vice Chair Meiners, Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Howard, Commissioner Ladner, Commissioner Luckens, Commissioner Salinas, Commissioner Wittstruck 8-0-0 none Against: Abstain: none Absent: Commissioner Anstead, Commissioner McKinney, Commissioner Rollason Attest: Jen Weaver Chair, City of Austin Design Commission 1 of 1
