DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20230424-005 Date: April 26, 2023 Subject: Elimination of Parking Mandates City-wide Motioned By: Chair Weaver Seconded By: Vice Chair Meiners Recommendation The Design Commission recommends the removal of parking mandates, city-wide. Description of Recommendation to Council Whereas, Adam Greenfield of Austin Parking Reform Coalition presented to the Design Commission on April 24, 2023 regarding the removal of parking mandates, Whereas, the Design Commission utilizes the Urban Design Guidelines, created in 2000 and revised in 2008, Whereas, the proposed elimination of parking mandates could support the following Urban Design Guidelines: PS.2 Minimize Curb Cuts, PS.4 Reinforce Pedestrian Activity, PS.6 Enhance Streetscapes, PS.13 Install Pedestrian Friendly Materials at Street Level, B.1 Build to the Street, B.2 Provide Multi- Tenant, Pedestrian-Oriented Development at the Street Level, B.5 Control On-site Parking Now, therefore, the Design Commission recommends the removal of parking mandates, city-wide. Vote 7-2 For: Chair Weaver, Vice Chair Meiners, Commissioner Anstead, Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner McKinney, Commissioner Salinas, Commissioner Taniguchi Against: Commissioner Ladner, Commissioner Luckens Off the dais: Commissioner Whatley Absent: Commissioner Rollason Abstain: Attest: Jen Weaver, Chair Design Commission 1 of 1
CANYON CREEK FIRE/EMS STATIONCITY OF AUSTINDESIGN COMMISSION | APRIL 24 , 2023 PREVIOUS COA FIRE/EMS STATIONS DEL VALLE FIRE/EMS TRAVIS COUNTRY FIRE/EMS DAVENPORT RANCH FIRE/EMS GOODNIGHT RANCH FIRE/EMS - 12,700 square feet - 15,000 square feet - 13,500 square feet - 15,200 square feet - Single story structure - 2 story structure due to site size - 2 story structure due to site - 2 story structure due to site size -4 pull-through apparatus bays - 4 back-in apparatus bays constraints - 4 pull-through apparatus bays -Completed July, 2020 -Completed July, 2021 - 4 back-in apparatus bays - Expected completeion February, - Completed January, 2023 2024 CANYON CREEK FIRE/EMS STATIONCITY OF AUSTINDESIGN COMMISSION | APRIL 24 , 2023 CANYON CREEK FIRE/EMS STATION GOAL: PROVIDE EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES TO CANYON CREEK AND NORTH WEST AUSTIN. PROJECT ELEMENTS: -13,900 SF + 4 back-in apparatus bays -21 staff parking spaces, 2 visitor parking spaces -2-story design due to response distances and site soil/rock -Staff exterior space (accessible from Day Room) -Fueling Station (none currently on this side of town) -Day Room, Kitchen, Gym, Gear Rooms, 11 Fire Dorms and 3 EMS Dorms PROJECT SITE PROJECT OVERVIEW CANYON CREEK FIRE/EMS STATIONCITY OF AUSTINDESIGN COMMISSION | APRIL 24 , 2023 CANYON CREEK FIRE/EMS STATION SITE & CONTEXT: -On busy FM 620 road -No public transport within 1/4 mile -Located within city limits -Site has existing structure, natural rock and heavily wooded conditions -Utilities provided by COA and PEC. -Adjacent Zoning and Uses: ETJ to the north and I-RR (Interim Rural Residential) to the south. FULL SITE FIRE/EMS STATION SITE One Texas Center | 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704 | 512.978-4000 Property Profile Report General Information Location: Parcel ID: Grid: 9804 N FM 620 RD 0167370280 MD36 Planning & Zoning *Right click hyperlinks to open in a new window. Future Land Use (FLUM): No Future Land Use Map Regulating Plan: No Regulating Plan Zoning: Zoning Cases: Zoning Ordinances: Zoning Overlays: GR-CO C14-06-0027 20060727-131 20141120-123 20220324-066 860109-C Infill Options: Neighborhood Restricted Parking Areas: -- -- -- -- Mobile Food Vendors: Historic Landmark: Urban Roadways: No Hill Country Roadways Overlay: RM 620/MODERATE INTENSITY Scenic Roadways Overlay: RM 620 Wildland Urban Interface: Proximity Class - Within 150 feet of a wildland area Zoning Map Zoning Guide The Guide to Zoning provides a quick explanation of the above Zoning codes, however, the Development Assistance Center provides general zoning …
CANYON CREEK FIRE/EMS STATIONCITY OF AUSTINDESIGN COMMISSION | APRIL 24 , 2023 PREVIOUS COA FIRE/EMS STATIONS DEL VALLE FIRE/EMS TRAVIS COUNTRY FIRE/EMS DAVENPORT RANCH FIRE/EMS GOODNIGHT RANCH FIRE/EMS - 12,700 square feet - 15,000 square feet - 13,500 square feet - 15,200 square feet - Single story structure - 2 story structure due to site size - 2 story structure due to site - 2 story structure due to site size -4 pull-through apparatus bays - 4 back-in apparatus bays constraints - 4 pull-through apparatus bays -Completed July, 2020 -Completed July, 2021 - 4 back-in apparatus bays - Expected completeion February, - Completed January, 2023 2024 CANYON CREEK FIRE/EMS STATIONCITY OF AUSTINDESIGN COMMISSION | APRIL 24 , 2023 CANYON CREEK FIRE/EMS STATION GOAL: PROVIDE EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES TO CANYON CREEK AND NORTH WEST AUSTIN. PROJECT ELEMENTS: -13,900 SF + 4 back-in apparatus bays -21 staff parking spaces, 2 visitor parking spaces -2-story design due to response distances and site soil/rock -Staff exterior space (accessible from Day Room) -Fueling Station (none currently on this side of town) -Day Room, Kitchen, Gym, Gear Rooms, 11 Fire Dorms and 3 EMS Dorms PROJECT SITE PROJECT OVERVIEW CANYON CREEK FIRE/EMS STATIONCITY OF AUSTINDESIGN COMMISSION | APRIL 24 , 2023 CANYON CREEK FIRE/EMS STATION SITE & CONTEXT: -On busy FM 620 road -No public transport within 1/4 mile -Located within city limits -Site has existing structure, natural rock and heavily wooded conditions -Utilities provided by COA and PEC. -Adjacent Zoning and Uses: ETJ to the north and I-RR (Interim Rural Residential) to the south. FULL SITE FIRE/EMS STATION SITE One Texas Center | 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704 | 512.978-4000 Property Profile Report General Information Location: Parcel ID: Grid: 9804 N FM 620 RD 0167370280 MD36 Planning & Zoning *Right click hyperlinks to open in a new window. Future Land Use (FLUM): No Future Land Use Map Regulating Plan: No Regulating Plan Zoning: Zoning Cases: Zoning Ordinances: Zoning Overlays: GR-CO C14-06-0027 20060727-131 20141120-123 20220324-066 860109-C Infill Options: Neighborhood Restricted Parking Areas: -- -- -- -- Mobile Food Vendors: Historic Landmark: Urban Roadways: No Hill Country Roadways Overlay: RM 620/MODERATE INTENSITY Scenic Roadways Overlay: RM 620 Wildland Urban Interface: Proximity Class - Within 150 feet of a wildland area Zoning Map Zoning Guide The Guide to Zoning provides a quick explanation of the above Zoning codes, however, the Development Assistance Center provides general zoning …
UDG PRESENTATION | 04.24.2023 HILTON DUAL BRAND HOTEL TEMPO & EMBASSY SUITES AUSTIN, TEXAS URBAN DESIGN PACKAGE 01: PROJECT OVERVIEW 02: SITE CONTEXT 03: SITE PLAN & LANDSCAPE DESIGN 04: ARCHITECTURAL FLOOR PLANS 05: RENDERINGS 06: BUILDING MATERIALS & ELEVATIONS DLR GROUP — AUSTIN DUAL BRAND — UDG — 04.24.2023 FOR USTIN L5 HOTEL 209 W 5TH STREET SITE AREA HILTON AUSTIN pr oject ov erview LOT AREA: EXISTING ZONING: BASE FAR: BASE FAR AREA: 11,813 SF CBD 8.0 94,504 SF ITY TS N ENTURES.COM T E E R T S A C A V A L W 5TH STREET PROJECT LOCATION W 4TH STREET T E E R T S O D A R O L O C VICINITY MAP COA GRID: J22 MAPSCO: 585W DENSITY BONUS FEBRUARY 2023 PROJECT ACTUAL FAR: TOTAL ACTUAL FAR AREA: PROJECT REQUESTED FAR: TOTAL REQUESTED FAR AREA: BONUS FAR AREA: 25.35:1 299,447 SF 26.0:1 307,138 SF 212,634 SF DATE AUSTIN WATER UTILITY AUSTIN INDUSTRIAL WASTE DEPARTMENT CITY OF AUSTIN FIRE DEPARTMENT NO ON-SITE PARKING AEGB 2 STAR CERTIFICATION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT BUILDING DATA I CERTIFY THAT THESE ENGINEERING DOCUMENTS ARE COMPLETE, ACCURATE AND ADEQUATE FOR THE INTENDED PURPOSES, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION, BUT ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR CONSTRUCTION PRIOR TO FORMAL CITY APPROVAL. BUILDING HEIGHT: HIGHEST OCCUPIED HEIGHT: AMENITY GSF: BOH/MECH GSF: GUESTROOM GSF: TOTAL TENANT GSF: TOTAL # OF ROOMS: DATE DATE DATE 370’-10” 342’-8” 29,488 SF 30,172 SF 229,787 SF 10,000 SF 480 KEYS SHEET INDEX SHEET NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 COVER SHEET FINAL PLAT GENERAL NOTES KIMLEY-HORN GENERAL NOTES AWU GENERAL NOTES EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DEMO PLAN EROSION CONTROL PLAN SITE PLAN SITE DATA TABLES PAVEMENT & PAVEMENT RESTORATION PLAN GRADING PLAN EXISTING DRAINAGE AREA MAP PROPOSED DRAINAGE AREA MAP OVERALL STORM AND UTILITY PLAN STORM PLAN AND PROFILES OVERALL UTILITY PLAN UTILITY PLAN AND PROFILES OFFSITE WASTEWATER PLAN AND PROFILE PAVING DETAILS UTILITY DETAILS STORM DRAIN DETAILS EROSION CONTROL DETAILS LANDSCAPE (SHEET 1 OF 6) LANDSCAPE (SHEET 2 OF 6) LANDSCAPE (SHEET 3 OF 6) LANDSCAPE (SHEET 4 OF 6) LANDSCAPE (SHEET 5 OF 6) LANDSCAPE (SHEET 6 OF 6) BUILDING ELEVATIONS (SHEET 1 OF 2) BUILDING ELEVATIONS (SHEET 2 OF 2) THIS NOTE IS BEING PLACED ON THE PLAN SET IN PLACE …
UDG PRESENTATION | 04.24.2023 HILTON DUAL BRAND HOTEL TEMPO & EMBASSY SUITES AUSTIN, TEXAS URBAN DESIGN PACKAGE 01: PROJECT OVERVIEW 02: SITE CONTEXT 03: SITE PLAN & LANDSCAPE DESIGN 04: ARCHITECTURAL FLOOR PLANS 05: RENDERINGS 06: BUILDING MATERIALS & ELEVATIONS DLR GROUP — AUSTIN DUAL BRAND — UDG — 04.24.2023 FOR USTIN L5 HOTEL 209 W 5TH STREET SITE AREA HILTON AUSTIN pr oject ov erview LOT AREA: EXISTING ZONING: BASE FAR: BASE FAR AREA: 11,813 SF CBD 8.0 94,504 SF ITY TS N ENTURES.COM T E E R T S A C A V A L W 5TH STREET PROJECT LOCATION W 4TH STREET T E E R T S O D A R O L O C VICINITY MAP COA GRID: J22 MAPSCO: 585W DENSITY BONUS FEBRUARY 2023 PROJECT ACTUAL FAR: TOTAL ACTUAL FAR AREA: PROJECT REQUESTED FAR: TOTAL REQUESTED FAR AREA: BONUS FAR AREA: 25.35:1 299,447 SF 26.0:1 307,138 SF 212,634 SF DATE AUSTIN WATER UTILITY AUSTIN INDUSTRIAL WASTE DEPARTMENT CITY OF AUSTIN FIRE DEPARTMENT NO ON-SITE PARKING AEGB 2 STAR CERTIFICATION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT BUILDING DATA I CERTIFY THAT THESE ENGINEERING DOCUMENTS ARE COMPLETE, ACCURATE AND ADEQUATE FOR THE INTENDED PURPOSES, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION, BUT ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR CONSTRUCTION PRIOR TO FORMAL CITY APPROVAL. BUILDING HEIGHT: HIGHEST OCCUPIED HEIGHT: AMENITY GSF: BOH/MECH GSF: GUESTROOM GSF: TOTAL TENANT GSF: TOTAL # OF ROOMS: DATE DATE DATE 370’-10” 342’-8” 29,488 SF 30,172 SF 229,787 SF 10,000 SF 480 KEYS SHEET INDEX SHEET NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 COVER SHEET FINAL PLAT GENERAL NOTES KIMLEY-HORN GENERAL NOTES AWU GENERAL NOTES EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DEMO PLAN EROSION CONTROL PLAN SITE PLAN SITE DATA TABLES PAVEMENT & PAVEMENT RESTORATION PLAN GRADING PLAN EXISTING DRAINAGE AREA MAP PROPOSED DRAINAGE AREA MAP OVERALL STORM AND UTILITY PLAN STORM PLAN AND PROFILES OVERALL UTILITY PLAN UTILITY PLAN AND PROFILES OFFSITE WASTEWATER PLAN AND PROFILE PAVING DETAILS UTILITY DETAILS STORM DRAIN DETAILS EROSION CONTROL DETAILS LANDSCAPE (SHEET 1 OF 6) LANDSCAPE (SHEET 2 OF 6) LANDSCAPE (SHEET 3 OF 6) LANDSCAPE (SHEET 4 OF 6) LANDSCAPE (SHEET 5 OF 6) LANDSCAPE (SHEET 6 OF 6) BUILDING ELEVATIONS (SHEET 1 OF 2) BUILDING ELEVATIONS (SHEET 2 OF 2) THIS NOTE IS BEING PLACED ON THE PLAN SET IN PLACE …
14th & Lavaca Design Commission 1 Current Zoning and Use Central District Business Conditional Overlay (CBD-CO) • Surrounded by DMU and State- – owned MF-4 parcels • Intended for office, commercial, residential, or mix of uses located in the downtown area • Undeveloped 2 3 Site & Project Facts Address: Lot Size: 301 W. 14th Street 0.41 acres / 17,838 square feet CBD Zoning Entitled Height: DDBP Max. Height for CBD: Proposed Height: Unlimited Unlimited 397’ 2” feet / 32 floors CBD Zoning Entitled FAR: DDBP Allowable FAR: Proposed DDBP FAR: 8:1 15:1 15:1 4 Project Compliance 1. Compliance with LDC §25-2-586 (C)(1)(a): Substantial Compliance with Urban Design Guidelines 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. Review Community Benefits Information 5 6 Great Streets Standards 7 Ground Floor Activation 8 Great Streets 9 Great Streets 10 Great Streets 11 Great Streets 12 Urban Design Guidelines 13 Area Wide Guidelines AW.1 AW.2 AW.3 AW.4 AW.5 AW.6 AW.7 AW.8 AW.9 AW.10 AW.11 Create dense development Create mixed-use development Limit development which closes Downtown streets Buffer neighborhood edges Incorporate civic art in both public and private development Protect important public views Avoid historical misinterpretations Respect adjacent historic buildings Acknowledge that rooftops are seen from other buildings and the street Avoid the development of theme environments Recycle existing building stock No N/A 14 Capitol View Corridor 15 Acknowledging Rooftops 16 Public Streetscape Guidelines PS.1 PS.2 PS.3 PS.4 PS.5 PS.6 PS.7 PS.8 PS.9 PS.10 PS.11 PS.12 PS.13 Protect the pedestrian where the building meets the street Minimize curb cuts Create the potential for two-way streets Reinforce pedestrian activity Enhance key transit stops Enhance the streetscape Avoid conflicts between pedestrian and utility equipment Install street trees Provide pedestrian-scaled lighting Provide protection from cars/promote curbside parking Screen mechanical and utility equipment Provide generous street-level windows Install pedestrian-friendly materials at street level N/A N/A 17 Minimize Curb Cuts 18 Public Streetscape 19 Plazas and Open Space Guidelines PZ.1 PZ.2 PZ.3 PZ.4 PZ.5 PZ.6 PZ.7 PZ.8 PZ.9 PZ.10 PZ.11 PZ.12 PZ.13 PZ.14 PZ.15 PZ.16 Treat the four squares with special consideration Contribute to an open space network Emphasize connections to parks and greenways Incorporate open space into residential development Develop green …
Austin Parking Reform Coalition Design Commission April 24th 2023 What are parking mandates? Parking mandates require a certain amount of onsite parking for specific types of building use. Why are parking mandates a problem? Mandates have forced us to build more parking than we actually need, meaning there’s not enough land for other things we care about. Abundant, affordable housing Local businesses Safe, walkable neighborhoods Quality transit Clean air Other cities are ditching parking mandates Major or close cities to Austin Anchorage, AK Bandera, TX Bastrop, TX Bend, OR Buffalo, NY Lexington, KY Minneapolis, MN Portland, OR Raleigh, NC San Francisco, CA San Jose, CA South Bend, IN St. Paul, MN Other cities Alameda, CA Albemarle, NC Ann Arbor, MI Branson, MO Bridgeport, CT Burlington, VT Cambridge, MA Canandaigua, NY Corvallis, OR Culver City, CA Dover, NH Dunwoody, GA Ecorse, MI Emeryville, CA Gainesville, FL Hartford, CT Hudson, NY Jackson, TN Mancelona, MI River Rouge, MI Seabrook, NH Tigard, OR West Allis, WI Cities similar to Austin that have eliminated mandates “We ditched parking mandates, so should Austin!” “We ditched parking mandates, so should Austin!” “We ditched parking mandates, so should Austin!” “We ditched parking mandates, so should Austin!” Common concerns Insufficient parking in future projects Parked cars overflowing onto residential streets ADA access Support for parking reform in Austin Community Organizations Businesses Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association (DANA) Friends of Hyde Park Friends of Zilker Judges Hill Community Circle Tarrytown Neighborhood Association UT Austin Urban Studies Society West Campus Neighborhood Association City Boards & Commissions Bicycle Advisory Council Pedestrian Advisory Council Planning Commission Urban Transportation Commission ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Black + Motal Architecture and Urban Design Casa de Luz dwg Landscape Architects Electric Avenue Forge Craft Architecture + Design Home Slice Pizza Nill Consulting Nora Engineering & Planning Radius Civil Engineering The Related Companies L.P. Riverside Homes Simplecity Design Thoughtbarn Turner Residential Urbinden Weaver Buildings Thank you! Austin Parking Reform Coalition info@atxparkingreform.org atxparkingreform.org
DESIGN COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2023 The Design Commission convened in a Special Called meeting on Thursday, April 13, 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 6:04 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jen Weaver, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Ben Anstead David Carroll Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Jon Salinas Evan Taniguchi Commissioner Taniguchi joined the meeting at 6:12 p.m. Commissioner Salinas joined the meeting at 6:05 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on March 27, 2023. The minutes from the meeting of 03/27/2023 were approved on Commissioner Carroll’s motion, Vice Chair Meiners’ second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Taniguchi was off the dais. Commissioner Ladner, Commissioner Rollason, and Commissioner Whatley were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to consider whether the Draft Zilker Park Vision Plan reflects the Shared Values for Urban Areas in the Urban Design 1 Guidelines. Presented by Gregory Montes, Parks and Recreation Department, and Claire Hempel, Design Workshop. The motion below was approved as amended on Chair Weaver's motion, Commissioner Salinas’ second on an 8-0 vote. The Design Commission recommends the adoption of the Zilker Metropolitan Vision Plan dated March 2023 as compliant in meeting Shared Values for Urban Spaces listed in the Urban Design Guidelines only with the following changes: • Remove the parking structure in Zone 1 to the west side of the park away from the Great Lawn. Increase services like restrooms and bike services within parking structures. Do not bury any parking structures. • Create a detailed accessibility plan to connect parking structures, destinations, bike racks, restrooms, water fountains and illustrate path shading. Indicate responsiveness to the current erosion due to informal trails by adding designed trail uses. • Create a concept lighting plan for the park. • Maintain existing size of the Great Lawn. • Include language that a certain portion of sidewalks receive shade. Commissioner McKinney introduced the following friendly amendment: • Additional locations other than the location for the Hillside Theater should be explored. Commissioner Carroll introduced the following friendly amendments: • Remove the parking garage in Zone 5 on Azie Morton. • Remove all pavement on Lou Neff Road and replace with an accessible pedestrian …
1. 2. REGULAR MEETING of the DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2022, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO, AUSTIN, TX, 78752 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 David Carroll Jon Salinas Samuel Franco Melissa Henao-Robledo Evan Taniguchi AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Jessica Rollason Aan Coleman Bart Whatley Ben Luckens 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 August 22, 2022. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission Regular Meeting on September 26, 2022. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Staff briefing regarding Project Connect. Presented by Donna Galati, Project Connect Office. Staff briefing regarding the Palm District Plan. Presented by Mark Walters, Housing and Planning Department. Staff briefing regarding the Green Building Policy and Resolution. Presented by Riley Triggs and Kristine Walker, Public Works Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action on the proposed Design Commission regular meeting schedule for 2023. Discussion and possible action regarding membership of working groups to craft recommendations on the Urban Design Guidelines. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. 9. 10. 11. Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding updates to the guidelines. Updated 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 with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) …
RESOLUTION NO. 20211029-003 WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan ("ASMP") (Ordinance No. 20190411-033) is the transportation element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and calls for a 50/50 mode share by 2039, which includes increasing use of sustainable modes such as walking, bicycling, teleworking and transit; WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution No. 20190808-081 directing the City Manager to "analyze and report on options for the City of Austin and other related or interested public or private entities to leverage resources to support the creation, operation, and maintenance of a high-capacity transit system"; WHEREAS, Austin voters approved Project Connect, the regional high- capacity transit system, on November 3,2020; WHEREAS, on December 18,2020, the City of Austin and the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority created a local government corporation named the Austin Transit Partnership Local Government Corporation to aid the City and Capital Metro and act on their behalf to accomplish the governmental purpose of implementing the Project Connect System Plan; WHEREAS, in a report entitled Saving Time and Making Cents: A Blueprintfor Building Transit Better ("Eno Report"), published in 2021, the Eno Center for Transportation identified local regulation, permitting, and decision- making procedures throughout the United States as an obstacle to achieving viable, cost-effective transit systems on par with those of peer nations; WHEREAS, noting that local development codes are generally ill- suited to the nature and scale of mass transit, the Eno Report found that jurisdictions that have successfully constructed mass transit systems apply modified regulations and review procedures to accommodate the unique challenges Page 1 0f 3 transit construction presents and the ways it differs from private development or conventional transportation and public works projects; WHEREAS, the City ofAustin's Land Development Code does not provide for the design and permitting of linear construction required for mobility and transit facilities that encompass large areas, include subsurface and above-ground elements, and span multiple zoning districts and watersheds; WHEREAS, greater flexibility and more carefully tailored regulations are required to facilitate construction of Project Connect; WHEREAS, City staff routinely interprets and applies City Code to development and capital improvement applications; WHEREAS, the Land Development Code, existing regulations, criteria, and procedures should be flexibly applied to facilitate construction of Project Connect to the greatest extent possible until existing requirements can be amended; WHEREAS, there are Project Connect MetroRapid and MetroRail projects currently moving forward in advance of the Orange and Blue Line light rail projects; …
Palm District Planning Initiative Design Commission Briefing October 24, 2022 Content Background and Study Area What We Heard Vision and Scenarios Implementation/Next Steps Background and Study Area Develop a shared vision for a complex, culturally rich, and rapidly transforming part of downtown Austin. 4 5 Resolution 20190523-029 Palm School Negotiations Rainey Street District Fund Fifth Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor Convention Center Expansion District Planning Process Improved Connectivity 6 WE ARE HERE 7 Equity-Based Goals Create a safe, welcoming place history Preserve and interpret Enhance educational and cultural assets Provide economic benefits Increase access to housing Improve mobility and access Improve access to nature, enhance natural systems, and support an equitable, sustainable, resilient future 8 What We Heard Participants • Visits to SpeakUp Austin! Webpage: 3,600 • Survey Responses: 700+ (3 Surveys) • Visioning Forum Attendees: 150+ • Targeted East Austin Outreach: 75 + (Individuals and Organizations) • AIA Event Participants: 60+ • Interactive Map Responses: 25+ 10 Survey Demographics 11 Visioning Forums 12 Targeted East Austin Engagement: • La Raza Roundtable • Current and Former Elected Officials • Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce • Tejano Democrats • Palm School Alumni • The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) • La Pena Arts, Inc. • Mexic-Arte • Nuestro Grupo/Academia Cuauhtli • AHMIGA (Latina civic and social networking organization) • Café Con Letras • L.A.C.E. • PODER • Long-time East Austin residents 13 American Institute of Architects Recommendations: 14 Vision and Scenarios VISION The Palm District is a vibrant historic hub of downtown where the past is honored, culture is celebrated, and the future is shaped. Dense transit-oriented development is balanced with history and natural spaces creating physical connections that invite people to move easily to and through the district. The district is a dynamic place, growing and evolving, while actively retaining families and individuals who have traditionally called this place home. Creativity and innovation are cultivated, and people from Austin and beyond are welcome to live, relax, work, play, learn, and connect with others. 16 INCLUSIVE GROWTH Growth in the district will provide a prosperous future for longtime and recent residents and for established and new businesses. 17 CULTURE The district will become a destination that celebrates its multi- cultural heritage. 18 CONNECTION Physical, cultural and social connections will be strengthened within downtown and …
Green Building Policy October 24, 2022 | Design Commission | Riley Triggs, AIA APMD PWD Austin Energy Headquarters | Mueller LEED Platinum, AEGB 5 star, WELL Building Certification Green Building Policy History 22 years 2000 — 2022 Policy Update Purpose George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center Certification Accomplishments 56 Certified 40 In progress Alliance Children’s Garden Policy Team Interdepartmental Sustainability Working Group (now Built Environment Equity and Sustainability Working Group) Office of Sustainability Public Works Department Real Estate Services Capital Contracting Office Purchasing Office Economic Development Department Austin Energy Green Building Small and Minority Business Resources Aviation Building Services Parks and Recreation Department Austin Convention Center Austin Public Library Strategic Facilities Governance Team Waterloo Greenway Policy and/or Policy (Required for PARD projects) Policy Public Private Partnerships (P3) Policy Policy $ $$ Priorities: Site Selection Todd Lane Roundabout Priorities: Health and Wellness Austin Energy Headquarters Mueller Priorities: Landscape Rutherford Channel Improvements Priorities: Net Zero & Low Carbon Net Zero GHG 2040 Priorities: Net Zero & Low Carbon Priorities: Net Zero & Low Carbon Priorities: Net Zero & Low Carbon Priorities: Net Zero & Low Carbon Central Library Feasibility Studies Rooftop Solar Auxiliary Water Building Electrification EV Charging Process Project initiation Sustainability assessment and goals Certification or parallel ratings Feasibility assessments Rooftop solar Auxiliary water Building electrification Electric vehicle charging Process Design Phase Integrated design team (COA, commissioning agent, architects, sustainability consultants) Goal tracking Design Commission Quality Management Division Process Construction Phase Integrated design team (COA, commissioning agent, architects, sustainability consultants) Goal tracking Contractor sustainability team Process Post Construction Phase Integrated design team (COA, commissioning agent, architects, sustainability consultants) Goal tracking Performance tracking 5 years and beyond for energy and water usage Process Life Cycle Integrated design team (Public Works, commissioning agent, architects, sustainability consultants) Goal tracking Performance tracking 5 years and beyond for energy and water usage Thank you! Montopolis Recreation Center RESOLUTION NO. 20210902-042 WHEREAS, in June of 2019, Council approved Resolution No. 20190619- 091, which required robust labor protections and sustainability requirements for third party development agreements that occur on city-owned land; and WHEREAS, in addition, the Resolution directed the City Manager to determine how the City could implement the goal of requiring all developments on city-owned land to create zero waste, net zero energy, and net positive water buildings and to recommend updates to the existing Green Building policy (Resolution Number 20071129-045) to further consider appropriate thresholds …
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DESIGN COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 22, 2022 DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2022 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, August 22, 2O22, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco in Austin, Texas, 78752. Chair Weaver called the Design Commission Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jen Weaver, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Aan Coleman Ben Luckens Bart Whatley Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Evan Taniguchi Jon Salinas Samuel Franco PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission Regular Meeting on June 27, 2022. The minutes from the meeting on 6-27-2022 were approved on Commissioner Taniguchi’s motion, Commissioner Coleman second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Henao-Robledo, and Commissioner Rollason were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing by Pamela Abee-Taulli, Development Services Department, regarding Functional Green. The presentation was made by Pamela Abee-Taulli, Development Services Department. 1 DESIGN COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 22, 2022 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action to determine whether Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Park Restroom Rehabilitation Project, located at 721 Pedernales Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Reynaldo Hernandez, Parks and Recreation Department. The motion that Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Park Restroom Rehabilitation Project substantially complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards was approved on Commissioner Whatley’s motion, Commissioner Taniguchi second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Henao-Robledo, and Commissioner Rollason were absent. Discussion and possible action to determine whether the project 5RR, located at 506 E 5th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin. Presented by Michele Rogerson Lynch, Travis Albrecht, and Jacob Walker, Stonelake Capital Partners, LLC. The motion that the project 5RR substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin was approved on Commissioner Coleman’s motion, Commissioner Whatley second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Henao-Robledo, and Commissioner Rollason were absent. Discussion and possible action on changes to membership of Design Commission workings groups. The motion to appoint Commissioner Salinas to the Planning and Urban Design Working Group was approved on Commissioner Weaver’s motion, Commissioner Whatley second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Henao-Robledo, and Commissioner Rollason were absent. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 6. Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding updates to the guidelines. Commissioner Carroll was …
DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 26, 2022 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, September 26, 2022, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco in Austin, Texas, 78752. Chair Weaver called the Design Commission Regular Meeting to order at 5:59 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jen Weaver, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Aan Coleman David Carroll Samuel Franco Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Bart Whatley Evan Taniguchi Jon Salinas Melissa Henao-Robledo Commissioner Whatley joined at 6:13 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission Regular Meeting on August 22, 2022. No vote was taken. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action regarding membership of working groups to craft recommendations on the Urban Design Guidelines. By consensus of the Commission, the following working groups were created to collaborate with the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group: 1 Buildings Working Group: Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Salinas Streetscapes Working Group: Commissioner Coleman, Commissioner Henao-Robledo Open Spaces Working Group: Vice Chair Meiners Urban Structures Working Group: Chair Weaver Infrastructure Working Group: Commissioner Taniguchi, Commissioner Franco, Commissioner Whatley WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 3. guidelines. Update was given by Commissioner Carroll. Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding updates to the Update from representative on the Downtown Commission regarding last meeting. Update was given by Chair Weaver. Update from representative on the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding last meeting. Commissioner Carroll stated the last meeting was cancelled due to lack of quorum. Update from representative on the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board regarding last meeting. Update was given by Commissioner Franco. 4. 5. 6. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 7. Discussion and possible action on recommendations by the Landscape and Infrastructure Working Group regarding Functional Green’s implementation, message, cost, and timeline, and the impact on affordable housing and other factors. The motion to approve the recommendation on the postponement of the adoption of Functional Green until stakeholder feedback is assessed, redundancies and cost are evaluated, submittals with costs are reviewed, a strategy for staff training and deployment has been reported, benefits of the program are proven, and feasibility of planting requirements are verified, was approved with the following friendly amendment on motion by Commissioner Coleman, seconded by Commissioner Carroll on a 9-0 vote. The friendly amendment from Commissioner Carroll was to include an affordability impact statement in the recommendation. This was …
Position Letter on Project Connect from Bill McCamley, Executive Director, Transit Forward Transit Forward’s mission is to inform the Austin metro community about the benefits of an accessible regional public transit system and to advance the implementation of transit-supportive programs and policies. Our fellow Austinites voted overwhelmingly in favor of Project Connect in 2020 because of the benefits it will bring to our community, including reduced traffic congestion, more affordable transportation options, increased job growth, less greenhouse gas emissions, and safer streets. Therefore, Transit Forward sincerely appreciates the City's Project Connect office for proposing these foundational modifications, and we strongly believe that these changes would prudently and appropriately expedite the construction of light rail and MetroRapid bus lines, making sure our friends and neighbors get what they voted for sooner rather than later.
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2022, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHEMINA DELCO AUSTIN, TX, 78752 Some members of the BOARD/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 David Carroll Jon Salinas Samuel Franco Melissa Henao-Robledo Evan Taniguchi AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Jessica Rollason Aan Coleman Bart Whatley Ben Luckens 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 August 22, 2022. 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action regarding membership of working groups to craft recommendations on the Urban Design Guidelines. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS Discussion and possible action on recommendations by the Landscape and Infrastructure Working Group regarding Functional Green’s implementation, message, cost, and timeline, and the impact on affordable housing and other factors. 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 (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call or email Nicole Corona at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Design Commission, please contact Nicole Corona at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov.
1. 2. DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2022 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, August 22, 2O22, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco in Austin, Texas, 78752. Chair Weaver called the Design Commission Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jen Weaver, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Aan Coleman Ben Luckens Bart Whatley Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Evan Taniguchi Jon Salinas Samuel Franco PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Design Commission Regular Meeting on June 27, 2022. The minutes from the meeting on 6-27-2022 were approved on Commissioner Taniguchi’s motion, Commissioner Coleman second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Henao-Robledo, and Commissioner Rollason were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing by Pamela Abee-Taulli, Development Services Department, regarding Functional Green. The presentation was made by Pamela Abee-Taulli, Development Services Department. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action to determine whether Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Park Restroom Rehabilitation Project, located at 721 Pedernales Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Reynaldo Hernandez, Parks and Recreation Department. The motion that Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Park Restroom Rehabilitation Project substantially complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards was approved on Commissioner Whatley’s motion, Commissioner Taniguchi second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Henao-Robledo, and Commissioner Rollason were absent. Discussion and possible action to determine whether the project 5RR, located at 506 E 5th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin. Presented by Michele Rogerson Lynch, Travis Albrecht, and Jacob Walker, Stonelake Capital Partners, LLC. The motion that the project 5RR substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin was approved on Commissioner Coleman’s motion, Commissioner Whatley second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Henao-Robledo, and Commissioner Rollason were absent. Discussion and possible action on changes to membership of Design Commission workings groups. The motion to appoint Commissioner Salinas to the Planning and Urban Design Working Group was approved on Commissioner Weaver’s motion, Commissioner Whatley second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Henao-Robledo, and Commissioner Rollason were absent. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 6. Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding updates to the guidelines. Commissioner Carroll was absent. Update from representative on the Downtown Commission regarding last meeting. The last meeting was cancelled. …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2022, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHEMINA DELCO AUSTIN, TX, 78752 Some members of the BOARD/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, email Nicole Corona, nicole.corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Jen Weaver, Chair David Carroll Jon Salinas Samuel Franco Melissa Henao-Robledo Evan Taniguchi Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Jessica Rollason Aan Coleman Bart Whatley Ben Luckens CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first five speakers signed up 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 27, 2022. 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing by Pamela Abee-Taulli, Development Services Department, regarding Functional Green. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Discussion and possible action to determine whether Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Park Restroom Rehabilitation Project, located at 721 Pedernales Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Reynaldo Hernandez, Parks and Recreation Department. Discussion and possible action to determine whether the project Stonelake, located at 506 E 5th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin. Presented by Katherine Nicely, Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP. Discussion and possible action on changes to membership of Design Commission workings groups. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 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 with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the …
