DOWNTOWN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210421-02(e) 8-0 April 21, 2021 House Bill 3813: Regulating Amplified Sound Commissioner Megan Meisenbach Seconded By: Vice Chair Lehman Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation The Commission opposes House Bill 3813 in concordance with the work of the City of Austin Intergovernmental Relations Office. Vote For: Chair August Harris, Vice Chair Christopher Lehman, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Laura Templeton, Commissioner Preston Reine, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Mike Lavigne Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Jim Schissler Attest: Mona Sanchez Mona Sanchez, Commission Liaison, Economic Development Department 1 of 1
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2021 The Downtown Commission convened in a meeting on Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 at 301 W. 2nd Street in virtual videoconferencing. Downtown Commissioners in Attendance: Chair August Harris, Vice Chair Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Ben Heimsath, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Laura Templeton, Commissioner Nelly Paulina Ramirez, Commissioner Preston Reine, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Melissa Haneo-Robleo, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby, Commissioner Mike Lavigne Downtown Commissioners Not in Attendance: Commissioner Jim Schissler, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner kYmberly Keeton, Commissioner Kimberly Taylor, Commissioner Douglas Leveton City Staff in Attendance: Mona Sanchez and Christine Maguire, Economic Development Department CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MARCH 17, 2020 MEETING MINUTES Commissioner Meisenbach motioned to approve the March 17th, 2020 meeting minutes with Commissioner Gomez’ second on a motion of 8-0. 2. NEW BUSINESS - Discussion and Possible Action a. Election of Officers Commissioner Meisenbach motioned to renominate Chair Harris to continue to serve as Chair of the Downtown Commission with Vice Chair Lehman’s second on a vote of 8-0. b. Joint Downtown Commission and Music Commission Meeting Commissioner Meisenbach motioned to authorize Downtown Commission COA staff to work with COA Music Commission staff to coordinate a joint meeting between the two commissions with Vice Chair Lehman’s second on a vote of 8-0. c. Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Item postponed. - 1 - d. Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation (DAAF) The Commission received a presentation from Molly Alexander, Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation. No action was taken. e. House Bill 3813: Regulating Amplified Sound The Commission received a presentation from Taylor Ward, Senior Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator, COA Intergovernmental Relations Office. Commissioner Meisenbach motioned to oppose HB 3813 with Vice Chair Lehman’s second on a vote of 8-0. 3. OLD BUSINESS Items from representatives of collaborating commissions including non-voting members a. Update from Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo on recent activities and actions taken by the Design Commission No updates. b. Update from Commissioner Ben Heimsath on recent activities and actions taken by the Historic Landmark Commission Commissioner reported that the HLC was working on a certified local government grant and working to revise the Comprehensive Historic Preservation Plan. c. Update from Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby on recent activities and actions taken by the Urban Transportation Commission Commissioner Weatherby reported that the UTC had received …
Versión en español a continuación. DOWNTOWN COMMISSION Meeting of MARCH 17, 2021 Downtown Commission Meeting to be held MARCH 17, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (March 16, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the March 17, 2021 Downtown Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Mona Sanchez (512) 974-7864, mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the, day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del DOWNTOWN COMMISSION FECHA de la reunion (MARCH 17, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (March 16, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Mona Sanchez, (512) 974-7864, mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez …
DOWNTOWN AUSTIN WAYFINDING PROGRAM 2020 Implementation / Stakeholder Meeting JANUARY 5, 2021 AGENDA • Introductions • Project Background • Project Status • Current Tasks • Next Steps / Schedule • Destination Discussion The University of Texas MLK Blvd. East Austin 5 3 H I c a p o M . d v l B r a m a L Lady Bird Lake . . e v A s s e r g n o C . S South Austin ORIGINAL SCOPE OF WORK • Wayfinding Analysis • Design Development • Sign Standards Manual (Signed/Sealed) • Sign Location Plans • Message Schedule • Detail Sheets: Location Photos / Drawings FINAL DRAFT N o . 1 1 Downtown Austin wayfinding master plan June 14, 2013 H City of Austin, Texas with: McCann Adams Studio Austin, TX Estilo Communications Austin, TX I.T. Gonzalez Engineers Austin, TX Gannett Fleming Austin, TX MERJE | ENVIRONMENTS & EXPERIENCES 120 North Church Street Suite 208 West Chester, PA 19380 T 484.266.0648 www.merjedesign.com Section 1 - Introduction Section 3 - Wayfinding & Signage Analysis 3.29 MLK Jr Blvd 18th St 17th St t S e d n a r G o i R e v A t s e W 16th St 15th St 14th St 12th St 11th St 10th St 9th St 8th St 7th St 6th St t S e d n a r G o i R 5th St e v A t s e W FINAL DRAFT N o . 1 FIGURE 3.10 VEHICULAR CIRCULATION Primary vehicular circulation patterns for wayfinding based on stakeholder interviews and Downtown Austin Plan strategies. 9 10 t S s o z a r B i t S o n o t n A n a S t S e p u l a d a u G t S s e c e u N t S a c a v a L t S o d a r o l o C e v A s s e r g n o C d v l B r a m a L 8 Austin Recreation Center 13th St Duncan Park d v l B r a m a L 4 t S e i w o B 3rd St Austin Amtrak d v l B r a m a L LEGEND Two-way Traffic One-way Traffic Key Decision Point Downtown Gateway t S e p u l …
Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Project Preliminary Design Phase Update Boards and Commissions March 2021 Site Map & Context 2 Previous City Council Direction • Butler Shores location approved on 5/9/19 • Council direction to consider site alternatives: on site 1. New DAC & existing PARD Main Office remain 2. New DAC & New PARD Main Office rebuilt on site (unfunded) 3. New DAC on site, existing PARD is removed/relocated elsewhere (unfunded) • Consolidated Arts District Parking (underground, partially unfunded) • Seek alternative financing mechanisms & interest in philanthropy Conceptual development scenario from 2018/2019 planning process 3 Existing PARD Main Office • Constructed 1959, 2-story addition in 1976 • First permanent home for COA Parks Department • High degree of historic integrity • Architect: R. Earl Dillard • Defining features: wide eaves, flat roof, curtain • Eligible for listing on National Register of Historic windows Places Image credits: Austin History Center 4 Recent Stakeholder Engagement • Two Open House Community Meetings • Meeting #1: Oct. 28, 2020 • Meeting #2: Jan. 26, 2021 • (10) Small Group Meetings • Dougherty Arts Center Staff: 11/10/2020 • Painting, Photography, and Drawing Artists and Instructors: 11/19/2020 • Youth Program Instructors and Parents: 12/1/2020 • Gallery Artists: 12/2/2020 • Artist Professional Development Programs: 12/3/2020 • Theater Organizations and Technical Staff: 12/7/2020 • Friends of the Dougherty Arts Center: 12/9/2020 • Ceramics Studio Artists and Instructors: 12/10/2020 • Neighbors to the Dougherty Arts Center: 12/15/2020 • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Arts: 1/7/2021 • Electronic Survey • 221 Participants & 894 Responses • Ongoing Partner Coordination • ZACH Scott Theater • The Trail Foundation • Austin Transportation Dept. 5 Project Mission Statement 6 Site Constraints Map 7 Four Options Key operational criteria and site considerations • Preservation of heritage trees • Relationship to adjacent ZACH • Underground parking solution • Pick-up & drop-off for youth programs • Load-in areas for theater programs • Balancing traffic impact between Toomey Rd. & Riverside Dr. • Preservation of PARD Main Office (1959) • Allowance for possible expansion • Activates parkland & enhance trail access • Civic presence/identity • Back of house areas for kiln yard, etc. 8 • Compact building footprint tucked closely behind PARD Main & ZACH School • One heritage oak impacted • Proposed parking garage sits between ZACH and new DAC, within ZACH lease boundary • PARD Main is retained and renovated/expanded (future scope, unfunded) …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2021 The Downtown Commission convened in a meeting on Wednesday, March 17th, 2021 at 301 W. 2nd Street in virtual videoconferencing. Downtown Commissioners in Attendance: Chair August Harris, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Ben Heimsath, Commissioner Christopher Lehman, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Douglas Leveton, Commissioner Laura Templeton, Commissioner Nelly Paulina Ramirez, Commissioner Preston Reine, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner kYmberly Keeton, Commissioner Melissa Haneo-Robleo, Downtown Commissioners Not in Attendance: Commissioner Jim Schissler, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby City Staff in Attendance: Mona Sanchez and Christine Maguire, Economic Development Department CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 16, 2020 MEETING MINUTES Commissioner Lehman motioned to approve the December 16th, 2020 meeting minutes with Commissioner Gomez’ second on a motion of 8-0. 2. NEW BUSINESS - Discussion and Possible Action a. Officer Nomination Commission Lehman volunteered for Vice Chair. Motioned passed unanimously on a vote of 8-0. b. Doughtery Arts Center Project Kevin Johnson, Parks & Recreation Department and Studio 8 Consultants provided a presentation on the Doughtery Arts Center Project. No action was taken. - 1 - c. Update on Austin Police Department Headquarter and Austin Community Court Relocation Efforts. Alex Gale, Office of Real Estate Services provided an update on relocation efforts. No action was taken. d. Downtown Wayfinding Project Tooran Khosh, Austin Transportation Department provided a presentation on the Downtown Wayfinding Project. No action was taken. 2. Old Business - Items from representatives of collaborating commissions including non-voting members a. Update from Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo on recent activities and actions b. Update from Commissioner Ben Heimsath on recent activities and actions taken by the taken by the Design Commission Historic Landmark Commission c. Update from Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby on recent activities and actions taken by the Urban Transportation Commission d. Update from Commissioner kYmberly Keeton on recent activities and actions taken by the Arts Commission e. Update from Commissioner Douglas Leveton on recent activities and actions taken by the Music Commission Commissioner Leveton reported the Music Commission has been discussing the future of music in Downtown and sustainability. f. Update from Commissioner Kimberly Taylor on recent activities and actions taken by the Parks & Recreation Board g. Update from Commissioner Nelly Paulina Ramirez on recent activities and actions taken by the Public Safety Commission 3. …
Versión en español a continuación. DOWNTOWN COMMISSION MEETING February 17, 2021 Downtown Commission to be held February 17, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (February 16, 12:00 p.m.). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Downtown Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Mona Sanchez at 512-974-7864 or mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Downtown Commission FECHA de la reunion (February 17, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (February 16, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en Mona Sanchez at mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov or 512-974-7864 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. la la los reunión se reunión aquí: transmite en vivo, residentes pueden ver • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de …
Versión en español a continuación. DOWNTOWN COMMISSION Meeting of FEBRUARY 17, 2021 Downtown Commission Meeting to be held FEBRUARY 17, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (February 16, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 17, 2021 Downtown Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Mona Sanchez (512) 974-7864, mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the, day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del DOWNTOWN COMMISSION FECHA de la reunion (FEBRUARY 17, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (February 16, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Mona Sanchez, (512) 974-7864, mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez …
Versión en español a continuación. Downtown Commission Meeting December 16, 2020 Downtown Commission to be held December 16, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (December 15, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 16, 2020, Downtown Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Mona Sanchez (512) 974-7864 / mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del DOWNTOWN COMMISSION FECHA de la reunion (December 16, 2020) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (December 15, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Mona Sanchez (512)974-7864 / mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que …
UPDATE: DOWNTOWN COMMISSION December 16, 2020 Completed Relief & Recovery Programs SAVES Austin Live Music Venue Preservation Fund Live Music Fund Event Program Economic Development Department Completed Relief & Recovery Programs ➢ Federal CARES Funding – Live Music and Performance Venues C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 00/00/00 2 CARES Funded Total Awards for Live Music & Performance Venues772,728.14$ 401,979.14$ Total Awards for Live Music Production135,757.65$ 75,757.65$ Total Awards for Live Music Studios73,356.70$ 7,039.70$ Total Awards for Entertainment or Nightlife Venues36,543.00$ 1,543.00$ Total Awarded to Music or Music Businesses & Venues981,842.49$ 484,776.49$ Completed Relief & Recovery Programs ➢ Small Business Grants C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 00/00/00 3 AwardBusiness NameBusiness DBAIndustry $ 40,000.00 Cheer Up Charlies LLCCheer Up CharliesLive Performance/Music Venues $ 25,258.24 Donnar Inc.Donn's DepotLive Performance/Music Venues $ 1,543.00 11E5 LLCFair MarketEntertainment or Nightlife Venues $ 40,000.00 Hooms Inc. FriendsLive Performance/Music Venues $ 33,193.00 Hotel Big Chief LLCHotel VegasLive Performance/Music Venues $ 29.94 Kick Butt CoffeeKick Butt Coffee Music & BoozeLive Performance/Music Venues $ 40,000.00 Tubbs One-2-One LPOne-2-One BarLive Performance/Music Venues $ 11,170.25 Santa Cruz Collective LLCSanta Cruz TheaterLive Performance/Music Venues $ 40,000.00 El Leons East LLCStay GoldLive Performance/Music Venues $ 2,167.00 13th Floor Management/ Moloko barThe 13th FloorLive Performance/Music Venues $ 40,000.00 Belmont Interests, LLCThe BelmontLive Performance/Music Venues $ 34,919.86 Continental South Congress CorpThe Continental ClubLive Performance/Music Venues $ 40,000.00 The Lost Well, LLCThe Lost WellLive Performance/Music Venues $ 15,240.85 BlancoNegro LLCThe North DoorLive Performance/Music Venues $ 40,000.00 The White Horse Honky Tonk LLCThe White HorseLive Performance/Music Venues $ 16,153.38 Boss Radio Music ServicesBoss Radio Music ServicesLive Performance/Music Venues (Production) $ 9,043.58 Event Production Services LLCEPSLive Performance/Music Venues (Production) $ 10,560.69 Moontower Entertainment LLCMoontower EntertainmentLive Performance/Music Venues (Production) $ 40,000.00 Werd Media Labs, LLCThe Werd CompanyLive Performance/Music Venues (Production) $ 3,057.77 Ohm Recording FacilityChico JonesLive Performance/Music Venues (Studio) $ 2,046.84 Same Sky Productions, Inc.Same Sky ProductionsLive Performance/Music Venues (Studio) $ 1,935.09 King Electric RecordingKing Electric RecordingLive Performance/Music Venues (Studio) $401,979.14 Total Awards for Live Music & Performance Venues $ 75,757.65 Total Awards for Live Music Production $ 7,039.70 Total Awards for Live Music Studios $ 1,543.00 Total …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION BRIEFING DECEMBER 16, 2020 Historic preservation is a tool to steward change. Historic preservation is a tool to steward change. Design standards provide a clear, objective way to evaluate proposed changes. WHY HISTORIC DESIGN STANDARDS? 1. 2. Increase equity by reducing resources required for the historic district application. Increase predictability for property owners in potential districts. 3. Take a common-sense approach to design standards by recognizing underlying principles. WHY HISTORIC DESIGN STANDARDS? 4. Provide clearer standards for historic landmark owners and National Register district property owners. 5. Provide an educational tool for all historic property owners. 6. Provide consistent standards for project review by commissioners and staff. 7. Follow good practices in preservation. SECRETARY’S STANDARDS FOR REHABILITATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. A property will be used as it was historically or be given a new use that requires minimal change to its distinctive materials, features, spaces, and spatial relationships. The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. The removal of distinctive materials or alteration of features, spaces, and spatial relationships that characterize a property will be avoided. Each property will be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or elements from other historic properties, will not be undertaken. Changes to a property that have acquired historic significance in their own right will be retained and preserved. Distinctive materials, features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property will be preserved. Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match the old in design, color, texture, and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence. Chemical or physical treatments, if appropriate, will be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. Treatments that cause damage to historic materials will not be used. Archeological resources will be protected and preserved in place. If such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures will be undertaken. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work will be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and massing …
Downtown Commission Briefing December 16, 2020 Alley (Aerial) Right-of-Way Vacations Applications: F# 10285-2006, 10286-2006, 10287-2006 60 East Avenue 61 Rainey Street 69 Rainey Street EXHIBIT "___" PAGE 3 OF 4 SKETCH TO ACCOMPANY LEGAL DESCRIPTION DRISKILL'S AND RAINEY'S SUBDIVISION LOT 18, BLOCK 1 OF PART OF OUTLOTS 72 & 73, DIVISION E, AUSTIN TEXAS VOL. 1, PG. 22, P.R.T.C.T. N O I T A T N E M U N O ) E D I 2, P.R.T.C.T. T W D M E E G. 2 N 0 F U O L. 1, P Y ( Y F E D B L O L D V A N A 2 E C N E D I V S E A C L Y, L 2 8 4 1 2 0 3 1 0 O.P.R.T.C.T. T R E P O R T P S D N M I K T.# 2 1 0 0 S, et al. G. 0 A 2, P R D.R.T.C.T. E R T N E 1 O O C M U I L L O U V J 5 0 3 LEGEND OF ABBREVIATIONS P.R.T.C.T. O.P.R.T.C.T. D.R.T.C.T. POB/POC AC./S.F. INST.# Plat Records of Travis County, Texas Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas Deed Records of Travis County, Texas Point of Beginning/Point of Commencing Acres/Square feet Instrument Number MNS MONUMENTS / BEARING BASIS Mag nail & washer stamped "JPH Land Surveying" set Found monuments are as noted The bearings shown hereon are Texas State Plane Grid bearings (Texas Central Zone, NAD83). 5/8" REBAR T, L C L MNS L3 1/2" REBAR DRISKILL'S AND RAINEY'S SUBDIVISION LOT 1, BLOCK 1 OF PART OF OUTLOTS 72 & 73 DIVISION E, AUSTIN TEXAS VOL. 1, PG. 22, P.R.T.C.T. (ORIGINAL) RIVER STREET PER VOL. 1, PG. 22, P.R.T.C.T. (REFERENCED AS BEING RELOCATED BY VOL. 86, PG. 52, D.R.T.C.T.) 9 0 9 4 3 1 0 1 0 O.P.R.T.C.T. E E R T Y S T.# 2 E N I A 9 R S N I 6 1/2" REBAR C L T, L 9 6 7 9 6 1 1 1 0 O.P.R.T.C.T. E E R T Y S T.# 2 E N I A 1 R S N I 6 2 L 4 L RIVER STREET PARTNERS, LLC A TEXAS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY INST.# 2020009096, & INST.# 2020009097, O.P.R.T.C.T. ALLEY (20' FEET WIDE) EVIDENCED BY FOUND MONUMENTATION AND VOL. 1, PG. 22, …
River Street Residences Partial Alley Vacation Downtown Commission December 16, 2020 1 2 Property Facts Address: 61-69 Rainey Street, 60 East Avenue Lot Size: 0.541 acres / 23,579 square feet Entitled FAR: 8:1* Proposed FAR: 21.43:1 Entitled Height: unlimited Proposed Height: 569 feet / 48 floors *8:1 FAR achievable with compliance with Waterfront Overlay Rainey Street subdistrict affordable housing provision requirements. Project Facts 505,409 total square feet Residential: 406,815 square feet / 409 units Retail: 1,500 square feet 4 Community Benefits 1. On-site Affordable Housing: a. 7,593.37 square feet (Rainey District Requirement) b. 7,586.2 square feet (on-site provision above 15:1) 15,179.57 square feet (Total)* 2. Fee-In-Lieu a. $825,265.00 (8:1 to 15:1 FAR) b. $379,310.00 (15:1 to 21.43:1 FAR) $1,204,575.00 fee-in-lieu (Total)* *Figures subject to confirmation from NHCD 5 6 7 8 Summary of Improvements 1. Alley to be widened from 16.5 feet to 26 feet 2. Public sidewalk easements granted on both sides 3. Alley to be paved 4. Overhead utilities will be buried The above improvements allow for a safer and more functional alley 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION October 21, 2020 Downtown Commission to be held October 21, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (October 20, 12:00 p.m.). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Downtown Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Mona Sanchez at mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed Mona Sanchez by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Downtown Commission FECHA de la reunion October 21, 2020 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (October 20, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en Mona Sanchez at mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov or 512-974-7864 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo electrónico o una llamada telefónica con el número de teléfono para …
DOWNTOWN AUSTIN UPDATE PHOTO: MICHAEL KNOX COVID-19 Crisis Management Framework Downtown Alliance Response to COVID-19 Downtownaustin.com/covid-19 Downtown Alliance Response to COVID-19 Clean & Safe • Downtown Ambassadors: Activation • Republic Square: • Performed enhanced cleaning to • Partnered to produce PARKSPACE, a reduce infection spread • Staffed handwashing stations • Distributed water during summer • Assisted with welfare checks • Protest preparation and clean-up, graffiti and debris removal • Working with law enforcement and homelessness outreach teams on public safety issues social distance art installation, • Conducted Cinco de Mayo and Austin’s Birthday Bash online • Supported Salt & Time Café Opening • Hosting Fall Fitness Series of Classes • Partnered with Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In Theater to produce parking garage roof-top drive-in movies • Preparing for Holiday Market and Shop- the-Block Downtown Alliance Response to COVID-19 Research • Conducted Downtown Austin Retail and Small Business Survey • Created Economic Recovery Index: economic indicators to track recovery • Conducted downtown office market survey • Hosted conversations with guest researchers from other downtowns and city centers • Tracking a series of measures including first floor retail operating status, mobility trends, public safety, and downtown development Outreach and Communications • Created a frequently updated COVID-19 section on website • Restructured annual Future of Downtown event to a video format which aired on KXAN and KVUE • Conducted a 6-week “Come Back Downtown” marketing campaign with giveaways supporting downtown small businesses • Promoted "City of Us" wear a mask campaign Downtown Alliance Response to COVID-19 Advocacy • Federal Save our Stages Act’s support for live music venues Participating in Local Efforts • Opening Central Texas Task Force led by Mayor Adler and Judge Eckhardt • Advancement of the Music Venue • City Economic Department’s Recovery Efforts: Cross-Sector Focus Group • AARO’s Regional Resilience Effort • Collaborating with other non-profits Preservation Fund • Downtown public health and safety concerns • Near-term Recommendations and Priorities for City's COVID-19 Spending Framework for CARES Act, FEMA and city funding sources • Safe opening best practices, expanding businesses outdoors (Shop the Block Program) Downtown Alliance Response to COVID-19 Unique Challenges for Downtowns and Urban Centers • Downtown is a major tourism destination. Its businesses rely much more heavily on tourism than businesses in other parts of the city. • Downtown is the region’s largest employment center. Its businesses are also very reliant on the employees that spend …
Downtown Commission Congress Avenue Interim Safety and Mobility Improvements OCTOBER 21, 2020 NOTE: This presentation is not discussing election-related matters. This presentation gives information about currently funded work on Congress Avenue between 11th Street and Riverside Drive. 1 A Vision for Congress Avenue 2 Current Council Direction • Recognizes that street space is needed to maintain social distancing under COVID-19 risk-based guidelines • Calls for temporary improvements to open street space, as well as options for retaining safety benefits once social distancing is no longer needed • Recognizes that interim improvements align and build towards the long-term strategy for re- balancing mobility and connectivity options along the avenue 3 Temporary Pilot Installation • Established on June 30, 2020 • Separates people on scooters and bicycles from motor vehicles using tall cones • Well-used by people on scooters, bicycles • Decreases conflicts on sidewalks between people walking, dining, shopping, bicycling and riding scooters • Requires daily maintenance • Does not offer optimal aesthetic option nor does it address all safety concerns, within available resources 4 Safety Analysis • Multiple crash types found throughout corridor • Top crash intersections citywide, including: • Cesar Chavez Street • Riverside Drive • 4th Street • 2 of the worst 5 downtown signalized intersections for pedestrians • Cesar Chavez Street • 6th Street Comprehensive costs and crashes – Downtown Austin (5-year period 2014-18) Source: Vision Zero High Injury Roadways Comprehensive Crash Cost Analysis using Texas Department of Transportation Crash Record Information System and National Safety Council cost scale methodology. Legend Top 100 crash location Top 200 crash location Top 300 crash location 5 Safety Analysis • $190 million in comprehensive crash costs over the last 5 years (2014-2018) • Account for losses from: • Wages • Productivity • Medical expenses • Motor vehicle damage • Employers’ uninsured costs • As well as quality of life losses – or what we are willing to pay to reduce the risk to our own health and safety The intersection of Cesar Chavez Street and Congress Avenue carries $30 million in comprehensive crash costs alone. Source: Vision Zero High Injury Roadways Comprehensive Crash Cost Analysis using Texas Department of Transportation Crash Record Information System and National Safety Council cost scale methodology. 6 UDI Mobility Analysis • Current 6 lane configuration is not optimal for anyone • Pre-existing [pre-COVID] congestion driven by traffic bottleneck at Cesar Chavez Street and Riverside Drive …
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