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June 26, 2023

20230626-004: 5th and Trinity Hotel original pdf

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DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20230626-004 June 30, 2023 Chair Weaver 5th and Trinity Hotel Seconded By: Vice Chair Meiners Date: Subject: Motioned By: Friendly Amendments By: Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Wittstruck Whereas Richard Suttle, Armbrust and Brown, PLLC, and Gene Montezinos, PFVS Architects and Interiors, LLC, presented to Design Commission on June 26, 2023, to the Design Commission, the project 5th and Trinity Hotel, located at 307 and 311 East 5th Street, 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 that the proposed project does not comply with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). The proposed project could better address the following Urban Design Guidelines: • PZ.1 Treat the Four Squares with Special Consideration. • B.2 Provide Multi-tenant, Pedestrian-Oriented Development at the Street level. Employ higher occupancy uses for the first and second floor. • PS.10 Provide protection from cars; promote curbside drop off. • B.4 Encourage the Inclusion of local Character. Consider including civic art in support of the Mexican American Heritage Corridor to support AW.5 – Civic Art in Both Public and Private Spaces. • AW.7 Avoid Historical Misrepresentations. Consider partial reuse of existing façade. • PS6 Enhance the streetscape. The tenant space could connect outdoor space to the square and the building interior. Consider the accessibility and usability of the drop off lane on 5th Street. Vote For: 8-0-0 Chair Weaver, Vice Chair Meiners, Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Howard, Commissioner Ladner, Commissioner Luckens, Commissioner Salinas, Commissioner Wittstruck none Against: Abstain: Absent: Commissioner Anstead, Commissioner McKinney, Commissioner Rollason none Attest: Jen Weaver, Chair City of Austin Design Commission 1 of 1

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20230626-005: 708 East 12th Street original pdf

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DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20230626-005 June 30, 2023 Chair Weaver 708 East 12th Street Seconded By: Commissioner Wittstruck Date: Subject: Motioned By: Friendly Amendment By: Commissioner Carroll Whereas Amanda Swor of Drenner Group, Justin Short of STG Design, and Matt Drager of Collaborative V Design Studio, presented the project 708 E. 12th Street, located at 708 East 12th Street to Design Commission on June 30, 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 708 E. 12th Street, located at 708 East 12th Street, 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). The project could additionally benefit from further considering: • PS-4: Reinforce Pedestrian Activity - Second story mezzanine – could have additional high- occupancy retail or public amenity space. • PS11: Screen Mechanical along I35 Frontage. • Consider Great Streets principles in the treatment for pedestrians along I-35 frontage road. Vote For: 8-0-0 Chair Weaver, Vice Chair Meiners, Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Howard, Commissioner Ladner, Commissioner Luckens, Commissioner Salinas, Commissioner Wittstruck none Against: Abstain: Absent: Commissioner Anstead, Commissioner McKinney, Commissioner Rollason Attest: none Jen Weaver, Chair, City of Austin Design Commission 1 of 1

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June 26, 2023

02. Briefing on Waterloo Greenway Phase II original pdf

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Waterloo Greenway Phase II: The Confluence Watershed Protection Protects lives, property and the environment of our community by reducing the impact of flooding, erosion and water pollution. Texas Capitol 2 N D S T 3 R D S T 4 T H S T 5 T H S T 6 T H S T 7 T H S T 8 T H S T 9 T H S T 1 0 T H S T 1 1 T H S T 1 2 T H S T Moody Amphitheater 1 5 T H S T La d y Bir d La k e C E S A R C H A V E Z S T Austin Convention Center Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center The Confluence RAINEY ST Palm School Palm Park SAN JACINTO BLVD TRINITY ST NECHES ST RED RIVER ST SABINE ST IH-35 Red River Cultural District The Refuge Symphony Square The University of Texas at Austin Waterloo Park Dell Seton Medical Center Dell Medical School at the University of Texas Central Health Brackenridge Redevelopment Site Waterloo Greenway Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 The Confluence • • • • Located along Waller Creek between Lady Bird Lake and 4th Street Identified in Council- approved Waller Creek Design Plan Approximate 13-acre project area Creek restoration, 1 mile of new trails, pedestrian bridges, water quality and utility improvements Ecological Restoration Before After 6 Water Quality Pond 6 Connectivity Goals CENTRAL WATERFRONT CESAR CHAVEZ AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER DOWNTOWN RED RIVER BUTLER TRAIL & ESB-MACC RAINEY STREET DISTRICT PALM PARK AND PALM SCHOOL EAST AUSTIN 7 Lattice Bridges 8 8 Elevated Walkway 9 Cypress Grove + Trailhead Plaza 10 Lagoon Overlook + Leaf Deck CESAR CHAVEZ RED RIVER LAGOON OVERLOOK 11 Lagoon Overlook + Leaf Deck 12 Lakeview Terrace & Explorer’s Garden CESAR CHAVEZ RED RIVER LAKEVIEW TERRACE 13 Lakeview Terrace + Explorer's Garden 14 The Bend CESAR CHAVEZ RED RIVER THE BEND 15 The Bend 16 What to expect during construction • • Construction Overview: The contractor will use heavy equipment to install bridges, walls, trails and restore the creek. Contractor will also relocate/install utilities and restore the creek with appropriate soils and plants. Construction Schedule: Construction is anticipated to begin in May 2023 and will be completed by the end of 2025. - Construction schedules are subject to change based on weather and other conditions. - Work …

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June 26, 2023

02. Briefing on Waterloo Greenway Phase II, Updated original pdf

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Waterloo Greenway Phase II: The Confluence Watershed Protection Protects lives, property and the environment of our community by reducing the impact of flooding, erosion and water pollution. Texas Capitol 2 N D S T 3 R D S T 4 T H S T 5 T H S T 6 T H S T 7 T H S T 8 T H S T 9 T H S T 1 0 T H S T 1 1 T H S T 1 2 T H S T Moody Amphitheater 1 5 T H S T La d y Bir d La k e C E S A R C H A V E Z S T Austin Convention Center Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center The Confluence RAINEY ST Palm School Palm Park SAN JACINTO BLVD TRINITY ST NECHES ST RED RIVER ST SABINE ST IH-35 Red River Cultural District The Refuge Symphony Square The University of Texas at Austin Waterloo Park Dell Seton Medical Center Dell Medical School at the University of Texas Central Health Brackenridge Redevelopment Site Waterloo Greenway Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 The Confluence • • • • Located along Waller Creek between Lady Bird Lake and 4th Street Identified in Council- approved Waller Creek Design Plan Approximate 13-acre project area Creek restoration, 1 mile of new trails, pedestrian bridges, water quality and utility improvements Ecological Restoration Before After 6 Water Quality Pond 6 Connectivity Goals CENTRAL WATERFRONT CESAR CHAVEZ AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER DOWNTOWN RED RIVER BUTLER TRAIL & ESB-MACC RAINEY STREET DISTRICT PALM PARK AND PALM SCHOOL EAST AUSTIN 7 Lattice Bridges 8 8 Elevated Walkway 9 Cypress Grove + Trailhead Plaza 10 Lagoon Overlook + Leaf Deck CESAR CHAVEZ RED RIVER LAGOON OVERLOOK 11 Lagoon Overlook + Leaf Deck 12 Lakeview Terrace & Explorer’s Garden CESAR CHAVEZ RED RIVER LAKEVIEW TERRACE 13 Lakeview Terrace + Explorer's Garden 14 The Bend CESAR CHAVEZ RED RIVER THE BEND 15 The Bend 16 What to expect during construction • • Construction Overview: The contractor will use heavy equipment to install bridges, walls, trails and restore the creek. Contractor will also relocate/install utilities and restore the creek with appropriate soils and plants. Construction Schedule: Construction began May 2023 and will be completed by the end of 2025. - Construction schedules are subject to change based on weather and other conditions. - Work will start at 4th …

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June 26, 2023

03. Barbara Jordan Terminal Optimization original pdf

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In Association with Design Commission AUS West Gate Expansion June 26, 2023 Project Objectives Departures Presence rd a v ule o B l a i t n e d s e r P i Downtown View Expansive Volume Design CommissionJune 26th, 2023ProjectAUS West Gate ExpansionProject Number 119601 Site Plan rd a v ule o B l a i t n e d s e r P i Design CommissionJune 26th, 2023ProjectAUS West Gate ExpansionProject Number 119601 Site Plan 33 35 37 36 34 Design CommissionJune 26th, 2023ProjectAUS West Gate ExpansionProject Number 119601 COPYRIGHT © FENTRESS ARCHITECTS S T C E T I H C R A . D V L B L A I T N E D I S E R P 0 0 6 3 9 1 7 8 7 S A X E T , N I T S U A NO. ISSUED FOR DATE A DRAFT SD B 100% SD 04/06/22 04/27/22 T N A T L U S N O C N O I S N A P X E E T A G T S E W - L A N I M R E T N A D R O J A R A B R A B STAMP DRAWING TITLE INTERIORS - COLORED PLAN - APRON LEVEL PROJECT #: 119601 SHEET NUMBER IF-1-03G-01 Apron Level Floor Plan t v r . 2 2 R _ n o i s n a p x E d n E t s e W - S U A - 1 0 6 9 1 1 / n o i s n a p x E e t a G t s e W S U A - 1 0 6 9 1 1 / / : s c o D k s e d o t u A M P 7 0 : 4 1 : 7 3 2 0 2 / 2 2 / 3 Warning: It is a violation of the law for any person, unless acting under the direction of a licensed architect, to alter an item in any way. If an item in this document is altered, the altering architect, if other than the architect of record, shall affix to the item his seal and the notation "altered by" follows by his signature and the date of such alteration, and the specific description of the alteration. i t v r . …

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June 26, 2023

04. 5th and Trinity Hotel original pdf

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5TH & TRINITY HOTEL-URBAN DESIGN COMMISSION -PFVS Architects & Interiors I White Lodging Services, INC. 22 June 2023 PFVS SITE INFORMATION PFVS Architects & Interiors I White Lodging Services, INC. 22 June 2023 01 PFVS Architects & Interiors I White Lodging Services, INC. 22 June 2023 SITE & TRANSIT PLAN 02 PROJECT SITEE 5TH STREETTRINITY E E E E E E EEEE E E E E PROPOSED LIGHT POLE 22.0' LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC E E E E E E E E E E E E ' 7 3 . E E E E ' 7 3 . E E E E 20.0' 11.0' 11.0' ' . 0 0 1 PROPOSED AWNING LOC BIKE RACKS (4) VALET RM. 109 STOR. 103 TREE WELL (TYP.) PER 432S-7C FIRE COMMAND 104 BUILDING ENTRANCE 117.4' {PINE STREET} (R.O.W 80') LOC WL 73.4' LOC 61.5' ' 0 7 . CURBSIDE ZONE ' 0 8 . LOC WL ' 7 3 . ' . 0 0 1 LIGHT POLE SIGNAL POLE FOUNDATION TRASH CAN 432S-8B LOC C O L L O C AW GIS INTERSECTION #218 LOC LOC LOC 22.0' WL 11.0' 4.3' WL WW WL WL WL C O L LWLW WL LOC ELECTRIC MANHOLE ADA RAMP 432S-5 15.0'R TRASH CAN 432S-8B ADA RAMP 432S-5 E E EX. WW ' . 2 4 1 5.0' ' 0 5 . 15.5' ' 7 3 . ' . 0 8 1 PROPOSED AWNING BUILDING ENTRANCE 3-MEAL RESTAURANT / BAR / LOUNGE 111 FDC ADA ROUTE (TYP.) PEDESTRIAN ZONE PROPOSED BENCH (TYP.) DETAIL 432S-9A & 9B 138.1' STAIR 4 S104 GUEST ELEV. ELEVATOR LOBBY 112 ELEV. VESTIBULE 114 ELEVATOR RECEPTION / LOBBY 102 LUGG. STOR. 105 STAIR 3 S103 107 SF VESTIBULE 106 STAIR 1 S101 176 SF UP ZONING CBD PREFUNCTION 107 ' 2 . 8 2 1 RELOCATED COMM 4.5 4.5' STREET LIGHT CONDUIT OUTDOOR PATIO ADA ROUTE (TYP.) FDC BUILDING A HOTEL 177,013 SF FFE = 484.40' BALLROOM 108 SERVICE CORR. 110 KITCHEN 115 BUILDING ENTRANCE SR UP 11.3' DUMPSTER LOCATION S R ELECTRICAL / SWITCHBOARD ROOM PEDESTRIAN 116 ZONE PROPOSED AWNING AUSTIN ENERGY TRANS. VAULT 120 21.0' FIRE PUMP EQUIP. RM. (BASEMENT) PROPOSED 1 - 3" WATER DOMESTIC METER AND 6'X9' VAULT 023 ADA RAMP 432S-5 WL 10.0' REQUIRED LOADING DOCKS 119 ' 5 . 5 3 22.5' STAIR 2 S102 UP PROPOSED LIGHT POLE TREE WELL (TYP.) TREE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY …

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June 26, 2023

04. 5th and Trinity Hotel, Working Group Memo original pdf

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Date: To: From: Subject: May 09, 2023 City of Austin Design Commission Planning & Urban Design Working Group Density Bonus Working Group review of 5th & Trinity Hotel for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines May 03, 2023; 12:00 pm; Virtual Microsoft Teams Meeting Kelly Wright – Armburst & Brown, PLLC Meeting date: Applicant: The project is located at the corner of 5th and Trinity The project includes mixed use of Hotel (258 Rooms) and F&Bspace (6,441 sq. ft.). The project does not include parking The applicant is seeking a Density Bonus to raise the FAR from 8:1 to 10:1 resulting in a total project gross area of 177,125 gsf. The site is 17,712.5 sf with a current allowable building size of approx.. 141,700 sf based on the current allowable 8:1 FAR. The total proposed building height is 142’ (13 floors). 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 (Pursuing 3-star 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 specified requirements should be eligible for additional density on a case-by-case basis. Comment: An increase of 10:1 far is being requested from a base zoning FAR of 8:1. Project complies with this Section. AW.2 Create mixed-use development: Partially Compliant Recommendations:  At least two different uses per half block are required. Low occupancy uses such as warehouses, storage, and parking will not be counted in the evaluation of mixed use functions.  Secondary uses should occur at street level and be adequate in size to create a sense of variety at street level. As the size of …

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05. 708 E. 12th Street original pdf

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TABLE OF CONTENTS APPLICANT SUMMARY LETTER DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS APPLICATION VICINITY PLAN & NEARBY TRANSIT FACILITIES SITE PLAN FLOOR PLANS EXTERIOR ELEVATION PLANS ARTISTIC RENDERINGS DEVELOPMENT BONUS COMMUNITY BENEFITS GREAT STREETS EXHIBIT URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES MATRIX SIGNED AUSTIN ENERGY GREEN BUILDING LETTER May 8, 2023 Via Electronic Delivery Ms. Lauren Middleton-Pratt Planning Department City of Austin 1000 E 11th Street Austin, TX 78702 Re: 708 E. 12th Street – Downtown Density Bonus Program (“DDBP”) Application and Summary of Compliance with the City of Austin’s Urban Design Guidelines for a hotel tower project located at 708 E. 12th Street and 1200 N IH-35 Service Road related to site development permit application case SP-2022-0543C. Dear Ms. Middleton-Pratt: On behalf of the property owner, 12th and Sabine Owner, LLC c/o LV Collective (“Owner”), please accept this letter and supporting documentation as a true and complete submittal application for the Downtown Density Bonus Program (“DDBP”) for the south half-block property located on E. 12th Street between Sabine Street and N IH-35 Service Road in Austin, Texas (the “Property”) submitted on November 16, 2022. The Owner is seeking to develop a 39-story hotel tower on the Property consisting of 527 keys, equating to 550,471 gross square feet of hotel use with approx. 11,000 gross square feet of pedestrian oriented use on the ground floor. The Property is currently developed with a vacant office building. The Property is located within the Waller Creek subdistrict of the Downtown Austin Plan (DAP) and is zoned Central Business District (“CBD”). The Property is entitled to a floor-to-area ratio (“FAR”) of 8:1. In order to exceed 8:1 FAR, the applicant is proposing to participate in the Downtown Density Bonus Program (“DDBP”). The gross site area for the Property is 1.13 acres, or 49,114 square feet, resulting in a base entitlement of 392,912 square feet. The project is seeking 12:1 FAR, in compliance with the maximum FAR allowed administratively in this DDBP subdistrict, allowing an additional 183,054 square feet of proposed multifamily use. The project will meet the DDBP Gatekeeper requirements by 1) achieving a two-star rating with Austin Energy Green Building (“AEGB”), 2) achieving substantial compliance with the City of Austin Urban Design Guidelines, and 3) providing the required Community Benefit through § 25- 2-586 (E)(1)(iii), a development bonus fee for affordable housing of $823,554 to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and a 3-star DDBP AEGB rating as described in …

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June 26, 2023

05. 708 E. 12th Street, Updated Presentation original pdf

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708 E. 12th Street SP-2022-0543C Design Commission June 26, 2023 1 Current Zoning & Use Central Business District (CBD) • Surrounded by CBD, CS, CS-1 and P zoning districts • Intended for office, commercial, residential, or mix of uses located in the downtown area • Former Texas Municipal Retirement System Building 2 3 Project & Site Facts Address: Lot Size: 708 E. 12th Street 1.13 acres / 49,114 square feet CBD Zoning Entitled Height: DDBP Max. Height for CBD: Proposed Height: Unlimited Unlimited 404 feet / 39 floors CBD Zoning Entitled FAR: DDBP Allowable FAR: Proposed DDBP FAR: 8:1 15:1 12:1 4 Project Compliance 1. Review Community Benefits Calculation 2. Compliance with LDC §25-2-586 (C)(1)(b): Compliance with Great Streets Standards 3. Compliance with LDC §25-2-586 (C)(1)(c): Minimum Austin Energy Green Building 2-Star Rating 4. Compliance with LDC §25-2-586 (C)(1)(a): Substantial Compliance with Urban Design Guidelines 5 Community Benefit Bonus Area By-right CBD Floor-to-Area Ratio – Up to 8:1 DDBP Community Benefits Compliance – 8:1 to 12:1 • 3-Star AEGB Community Benefit • (25-2-586)(E)(8) • Development Bonus Fee For Affordable Housing - Commercial • (25-2-586)(e)(1)(iii) • Total = $832,554 8:1 to 12:1 Up to 8:1 6 Working Group Recommendation 7 Ground Floor Activation GARAGE ENTRANCE 9 Great Streets Standards 10 Great Streets ( 2 2 ’ 1 1 ” I W D E ) (22’ WIDE) 11 Great Streets 12 AEGB 2-Star Rating • Project targeting AEGB 3-Star • Increased building energy performance • Building water use reduction • Sustainably sourced / Local building materials 13 Urban Design Guidelines 14 Working Group Recommendation 15 Working Group Recommendations 16 Working Group Recommendations AW5 – Incorporate civic art in both public and private development. • Including mural on east elevation of the ground-floor. B4 – Encourage the inclusion of local character • Mural on east elevation of the ground-floor to incorporate the local character of the overlapping districts that come together at the site – Red River Cultural District, Innovation District, New Waterloo Greenway. 17 Civic Art & Local Character East Elevation 18 Working Group Recommendations AW5 – Incorporate civic art in both public and private development. • Including mural on east elevation of the ground-floor. B4 – Encourage the inclusion of local character • Mural on east elevation of the ground-floor to incorporate the local character of the overlapping districts that come together at the site – Red River Cultural District, Innovation …

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05. 708 E. 12th Street, Working Group Memo original pdf

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Date: To: From: Subject: June 12, 2023 City of Austin Design Commission Planning & Urban Design Working Group Density Bonus Working Group review of 708 E 12th Street substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines June 7, 2023; 12:00 pm; Virtual Microsoft Teams Meeting Leah M. Bojo Meeting date: Applicant: The proposed project, 708 E 12th Street, is located on 12th Street between S I-35 Frontage Rd on the east and Sabine Street on the west, it is separated from it’s northern neighbor by an existing alley. The project includes a hotel (565,001 gsf / 527 rooms) and retail (10,965 gsf) on a 49,114 square foot lot. The applicant is seeking a Density Bonus to raise the FAR from 8:1 to 12:1. Current height limitation is 400 feet and proposed heigh is 404 feet. The current allowable area is gross building area is 392,912sf. With the density bonus, the applicant will receive an additional 172,089sf of gross building area. 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 (3-star proposed). WORKING GROUP REVIEW OF PROJECT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES AREA WIDE GUIDELINES 1. Create dense development – Project complies with this Section. 2. Create mixed-use development – Project complies with this Section. 3. Limit development which closes downtown streets – Project complies with this Section. 4. Buffer neighborhood edges- 5. N/A Incorporate civic art in both public and private development – Project is not currently incorporating any public art. Project does not comply with this Section. Working Group Thoughts: • • utilizing art on the north & east elevations to shield parking structures Incorporate Red River Cultural District tie-ins with opportunities for live music performance, pre-wired staging areas, etc Project is outside of Capitol View Corridor and adjacent to S I-35, This section is N/A. 9. Acknowledge that rooftops are not seen from other buildings and the street – 6. Protect important public views – 7. Avoid historical misrepresentations – Project complies with this Section. 8. Respect adjacent historic buildings- N / A Project complies with this Section. 10. Avoid the development of theme environments- Project complies with this Section. 11. Recycle existing …

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June 26, 2023

Draft 05-22-2023 Meeting Minutes original pdf

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DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, MAY 22, 2023 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, May 22, 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 6:00 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jen Weaver, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Ben Anstead David Carroll Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Jessica Rollason Jon Salinas Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: N/A PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on April 24, 2023. The minutes from the meeting on 04/24/2023 were approved on Vice Chair Meiners’ motion, Commissioner McKinney’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Howard and Commissioner Ladner were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Great Streets Program Update. Presented by Jill Amezcua, Planning Department. The presentation was made by Jill Amezcua, Planning Department. 1 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action on whether the project Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Project, located at 148 South Lamar Boulevard, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Kevin Johnson, Parks and Recreation Department, and Robert Byrnes, Studio8. The motion that the project Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Project, located at 148 South Lamar Boulevard, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards was approved on Chair Weaver’s motion, Commissioner Rollason’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Howard and Commissioner Ladner were absent. Discussion and possible action on whether the project 506 West Residential, located at 506 and 508 West Avenue, 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, Armburst and Brown, PLLC, and John Houser and Ana Kurzan, Gensler. The motion that the project 506 West Residential, located at 506 and 508 West Avenue, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii) with the following inclusions: • Separate visual and/or auditory indications at the approach of path crossing for both pedestrians and vehicles for pedestrian safety examples: paver change for pedestrians and traffic arm or speed door for vehicles. (PS 10 – provide protection from cars) • Great Streets standard benches (per Great Streets as a gatekeeper requirement) • Lighting in compliance with Great Streets minimum standards …

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May 22, 2023

Agenda original pdf

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REGULAR MEETING of the DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 22, 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 Vacancy 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 April 24, 2023. 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Great Streets Program Update. Presented by Jill Amezcua, Planning Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Discussion and possible action on whether the project Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Project, located at 148 South Lamar Boulevard, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Kevin Johnson, Parks and Recreation Department, and Robert Byrnes, Studio8. Discussion and possible action on whether the project 506 West Residential, located at 506 and 508 West Avenue, 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, Armburst and Brown, PLLC, and John Houser and Ana Kurzan, Gensler. Discussion and possible action on whether the project East Village Substation, located at 4605 1/2 East Howard Lane, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Brandy Teague, Austin Energy. Conduct a nomination for an alternate representative for the Joint Sustainability Committee per City Code § 2-1-206. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of the process for collaboration on recommendations. Sponsored by Commissioner Anstead. Co-sponsored by Commissioner McKinney. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. 9. 10. 11. Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding updates to the guidelines. Update from representative …

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May 22, 2023

05-22-2023 Meeting Minutes Approved 06-26-2023 original pdf

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DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, MAY 22, 2023 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, May 22, 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 6:00 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jen Weaver, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Ben Anstead David Carroll Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Jessica Rollason Jon Salinas Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: N/A PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on April 24, 2023. The minutes from the meeting on 04/24/2023 were approved on Vice Chair Meiners’ motion, Commissioner McKinney’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Howard and Commissioner Ladner were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding the Great Streets Program Update. Presented by Jill Amezcua, Planning Department. The presentation was made by Jill Amezcua, Planning Department. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action on whether the project Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Project, located at 148 South Lamar Boulevard, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Kevin Johnson, Parks and Recreation Department, and Robert Byrnes, Studio8. The motion that the project Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Project, located at 148 South Lamar Boulevard, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards was approved on Chair Weaver’s motion, Commissioner Rollason’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Howard and Commissioner Ladner were absent. Discussion and possible action on whether the project 506 West Residential, located at 506 and 508 West Avenue, 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, Armburst and Brown, PLLC, and John Houser and Ana Kurzan, Gensler. The motion that the project 506 West Residential, located at 506 and 508 West Avenue, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii) with the following inclusions: • Separate visual and/or auditory indications at the approach of path crossing for both pedestrians and vehicles for pedestrian safety examples: paver change for pedestrians and traffic arm or speed door for vehicles. (PS 10 – provide protection from cars) • Great Streets standard benches (per Great Streets as a gatekeeper requirement) • Lighting in compliance with Great Streets minimum standards was approved on Chair Weaver’s …

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20230522-003: Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Project original pdf

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DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20230522-003 Date: Subject: May 24, 2023 Design Commission recommendation on the project Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Project, located at 148 South Lamar Boulevard Chair Weaver Seconded By: Commissioner Rollason Motioned By: Recommendation Whereas Kevin Johnson of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, and Robert Byrnes of Studio8 presented Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Project, located at 148 South Lamar Boulevard, to the Design Commission on May 22, 2023, Now therefore, the Design Commission finds that Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Project complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Vote For: Chair Weaver, Vice Chair Meiners, Commissioner Anstead, Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Luckens, Commissioner McKinney, Commissioner Rollason, Commissioner Salinas 8-0-0 Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Commissioner Howard, Commissioner Ladner Attest: Jen Weaver, Chair 1 of 1

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20230522-004: 506 West Residential original pdf

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DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20230522-004 Date: Subject: May 24. 2023 Design Commission recommendation for the project 506 West Residential, located at 506 and 508 West Avenue Chair Weaver Seconded By: Commissioner Rollason Motioned By: Recommendation Whereas Richard Suttle of Armbrust and Brown, and John Houser and Ana Kurzan of Gensler presented 506 West Ave to the Design Commission on May 22, 2023, Whereas, the 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, the Design Commission finds 506 West Residential, located at 506 and 508 West Avenue, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii) with the following inclusions: • Separate visual and / or auditory indications at the approach of path crossing for both pedestrians and vehicles for pedestrian safety examples: paver change for pedestrians and traffic arm or speed door for vehicles. (PS 10 – provide protection from cars) • Great Streets standard benches (per Great Streets as a gatekeeper requirement) • Lighting in compliance with Great Streets minimum standards Vote For: 8-0-0 Chair Weaver, Vice Chair Meiners, Commissioner Anstead, Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Luckens, Commissioner McKinney, Commissioner Rollason, Commissioner Salinas Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Commissioner Howard, Commissioner Ladner Attest: Jen Weaver, Chair 1 of 1

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02. Staff Briefing on Great Streets Program Update original pdf

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Great Streets Program Update Presentation Agenda - Overview of the Program - State of the Program - Proposed Update Process Program Overview History of the Great Streets Program Early 1990’s The concept of “Great Streets” becomes popular in Austin through a RUDAT plan and work by the DAA. 1998 Austin voters approve $5 million in bonds for downtown streetscape improvements. Early 2000’s City Council adopts the Downtown Design Guidelines, Great Streets Plan and Great Streets Standards, and Great Streets Development Program. 2003 2014 City Council dedicates a portion of the parking meter revenue to Great Streets City Council establishes Great Streets as a Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) gatekeeper requirement. The Greats Streets Program aims to enhance the livability, safety, and aesthetics of Austin’s downtown streets by creating “streets for people” via a more equitable balance of space between the roadway and the sidewalk zones and the implementation of enhanced streetscape standards. The City’s transportation mode hierarchy gives highest priority to: • Pedestrian travel, • Transit use, • Bicycle use, • Automobile use. IMAGE Traditional Downtown Austin 80’ ROW 80’ ROW 10’ Sidewalk 60’ Cars & Parking 10’ Sidewalk Example Great Streets 80’ ROW 80’ ROW 18’ Sidewalk & Amenities 44’ Cars, Parking, & Mixed Mode 18’ Sidewalk & Amenities Community Benefits of Great Streets Economic Development Affordability Physical Health Mental Health Air Quality & Emissions Equity & Inclusion Urban Heat Mitigation Trees & Green Infrastructure Culture & Heritage Amenities Great Streets Plan Objectives Elevating the human experience Discourage traffic through downtown Traffic calming. Safety Activate the sidewalk Redistribution of ROW All downtown users become pedestrians at some point. - Austin Great Streets Plan, 2001 Program Boundaries • North: 11th Street (GSDP) or MLK (GSMP) • East: IH-35 • South: Cesar Chavez St • West: Lamar Blvd Implementation Great Streets standards are implemented via 3 main avenues: • Supplemental funding to City CIP projects, specifically street reconstruction projects, to provide enhanced streetscapes. • Via the Great Streets Development Program (GSDP), for projects implementing enhanced streetscapes voluntarily. Cost sharing between City and Developer, elements built and maintained by the project. • Great Streets as a gatekeeper requirement for projects participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP). Elements built and maintained at project’s expense. Funding • • Initially, Great Streets projects were implemented through the 1998 bond funding and the Smart Growth Matrix process, which offered fee waivers for development projects …

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03. Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Project original pdf

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Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Project Design Commission Presentation May 2023 Overview • This presentation serves to follow up from the previous Design Commission presentation on 4/25/22, in which additional information was requested for: • Subchapter E alternative equivalent compliance • Costs for garage and project funding 2 Project status • Butler Shores location approved on 5/9/19, site layout approved on 5/20/21 • Schematic Design: completed fall 2021, project funding memo issued to Mayor and Council in January 2022 • Resolution from Mayor and Council issued in December 2022 • Current status: finalizing 100% CDs (delivery in July 2023), site development permit Site layout scenario 1A, as approved by council in May 2021 3 Council Resolution 4 Subchapter E & Green Building Compliance 5 PEDESTRIAN PATH BICYCLE PATH BICYCLE PARKING 26 SPACES TOTAL EXISTING BICYCLE PARKING SHARED USE PATH, AKA “THE TRAIL” FIRE LANE ENTRANCE TO PARKING GARAGE SECTION BUS STOP RIDESHARE Multi-Modal Site Approaches Dougherty Arts Center Replacement PARD Scale: .N.T.S. (cid:127)(cid:129).(cid:141)(cid:127).(cid:143)(cid:144) Section at Fire Lane - Driveway to Garage Entrance Dougherty Arts Center Replacement PARD Scale: N.T.S. 05.10.23 EAST FACADE - ARTS PROMENADE ENTRY SOUTH FACADE - SCHOOL ENTRY WEST FACADE - PARK SIDE ENTRY Lorem ipsum NORTH FACADE - PRIMARY ENTRY Subchapter E - Spirit of Compliance Dougherty Arts Center Replacement PARD Scale: N.T.S. 05.10.23 SCREEN PERFORATIONS | LINEA R PATTERN SCREEN | NO R TH SCREEN | NO R TH SCREEN | SO U TH CO URT YARD SCREEN | PE RS PECTIVES LEED v4 for BD+C: New Construction and Major Renovation Project Checklist DOUGHERTY ARTS CENTER 5/9/23 3 0 Sustainable Sites Possible Points: ? 0 0 1 2 1 4 Y 1 9 1 5 1 1 1 7 Y 1 1 1 1 2 1 5 Y Y Y 1 3 1 Y Y Y Y 6 6 1 2 1 2 N 0 Credit 1 Integrative Process 7 Location and Transportation LEED for Neighborhood Development Location Credit 1 Credit 2 Sensitive Land Protection 2 Credit 3 High Priority Site Credit 4 Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses 4 Credit 5 Access to Quality Transit Credit 6 Bicycle Facilities 1 Credit 7 Reduced Parking Footprint Credit 8 Green Vehicles Prereq 1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention Credit 1 Site Assessment Credit 2 Site Development--Protect or Restore Habitat Credit 3 Open Space Credit 4 Rainwater Management Credit 5 Heat Island Reduction Credit 6 Light Pollution Reduction Prereq 1 …

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04. 506 West Residential Part 1 original pdf

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506 WEST RESIDENTIAL DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS APPLICATION | 506 WEST RESIDENTIAL | 05/12/23 | 506 West Residential Downtown Density Bonus Program March 23, 2023 | 506 WEST RESIDENTIAL | 05/12/23 | D LV R B A M A N L W 6TH STREET E V T A S E W W 5TH STREET SHOAL CREEK 1/4 MILE RADIUS 1/2 MILE RADIUS PROJECT LOCATION | 506 WEST RESIDENTIAL | 05/12/23 |

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04. 506 West Residential Part 1 Updated original pdf

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506 WEST RESIDENTIAL DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS APPLICATION | 506 WEST RESIDENTIAL | 05/12/23 | 506 West Residential Downtown Density Bonus Program May 22, 2023 | 506 WEST RESIDENTIAL | 05/12/23 | D LV R B A M A N L W 6TH STREET E V T A S E W W 5TH STREET SHOAL CREEK 1/4 MILE RADIUS 1/2 MILE RADIUS PROJECT LOCATION | 506 WEST RESIDENTIAL | 05/12/23 |

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