Recommendation 20240819-003 311-315 S. Congress PUD Application — original pdf
Recommendation
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Recommenda(cid:415)on Number: (20240819-003): Recommending 311‐315 South Congress Planned Unit Development (PUD) Applica(cid:415)on The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) held a public mee(cid:415)ng on August 19, 2024, to consider a Planned Unit Development (PUD) proposal for 311‐315 South Congress Avenue. The SCWAB unanimously recommends that the City Council approve this PUD, pending sa(cid:415)sfac(cid:415)on of the detailed condi(cid:415)ons included in the staff report. The ra(cid:415)onale for our recommenda(cid:415)on is reflected below. In seeking to create a vibrant mixed‐use building that increases residen(cid:415)al density, enhances pedestrian engagement, and fosters increased environmental stewardship, the SCWAB found the 311‐315 South Congress PUD to be in significant alignment with the SCW Vision Framework Plan and the proposed SCW Combining District and Density Bonus Program. In addi(cid:415)on to adding 485 mul(cid:415)family units that will begin to ease our cri(cid:415)cal housing shortage city‐wide, 311‐315 South Congress offers significant community benefits for the burgeoning South Central Waterfront neighborhood. Those include a 10% set aside for affordable housing units at 60% MFI rents, a public open space/plaza on South Congress with AIPP commissioned artwork, Great Streets and Func(cid:415)onal Green compliance, a public hydra(cid:415)on sta(cid:415)on for pedestrians, and 2,500 sf of subsidized commercial space for local businesses or non‐profit use. 311‐315 South Congress also shows appropriate respect for sustainability concerns and sets a high bar for environmental stewardship in the neighborhood. The project will target an AEGB 3‐ star ra(cid:415)ng, offering innova(cid:415)ve na(cid:415)ve plant landscaping, 100% onsite water treatment, funding for 250’ of reclaimed water line extension, LEED Bird Deterrence and Dark Skies compliance, a significant roo(cid:332)op solar PV panel array, expandable EV charging capacity and an innova(cid:415)ve urban beekeeping installa(cid:415)on. Date of Recommenda(cid:415)on: August 19, 2024 Record of the Vote: 5 yes / 0 Nays Motion: Vice Chair Felicity Maxwell |Seconded: Board Member David Sullivan A(cid:425)est: Jim Stephenson, Chair