Staff Liaison: Michael Simmons-Smith - 974-1225 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access, and if sign language interpreters or alternative formats are required, please give notice at least 4 days before the meeting date. WATERFRONT PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD MAY 11, 2015 @ 6:00 P.M. ***BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM – CITY HALL*** 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78703 AGENDA Brooke Bailey, Chair Andy Hutton Eric Schultz, Vice-Chair Laura Toups Cory Walton Dean Rindy Tyler Zickert CALL TO ORDER A. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the meeting will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the March 9, 2015 regularly-scheduled meeting and the February 9, 2015 regularly-scheduled meeting. C. NEW BUSINESS 1. Block 188, SP-2015-0112A (Nueces Street & 2nd Street) - Request a recommendation for waiver from LDC Section 25-2-738(E), which requires that a new structure within the North Shore Central Subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay fit within an envelope delineated by a 70 degree angle starting at a line 45 feet above the property boundary nearest Shoal Creek with the base of the angle being a horizontal plane extending from the line parallel to and away from the surface of Shoal Creek. 2. Update, discussion and possible action on the South Central Waterfront Area Plan Initiative. Staff: Alan Holt, Planning & Development Review Department. ADJOURNMENT
April 8 Nikki Hoelter, Senior PlannerPlanning & Development ReviewCity of Austinnikki.hoelter@austintexas.gov Dear Nikki, The Kor Group Advisory Board on January 12 located at the border of the Waterfront Overlay and the Down During the base wall plans to The Waterfront Overlay Ordinancewithin 60 feet horizontally of the centerline of Shoal Creek, which is alsstarting point for the 70 We are minor areas of the façade exceed the 70on the very top of the building. I have included an exhibit that shows how our building envelope relates t This variance will allow us to maintain a great pedestrian experience on the trail next to Shoal Creek, provide an architecturally attractive and sustainable building, and work towards the density goals of the Green Water Master P A few points for consideration:1.2.3.April 8, 2015 Nikki Hoelter, Senior PlannerPlanning & Development ReviewCity of Austin nikki.hoelter@austintexas.gov Re: Block 188 Shoal Creek SetbackDear Nikki, The Kor Group Advisory Board on January 12 located at the northwest corner of Second and Nueces Streetthe border of the Waterfront Overlay and the DownDuring the January 12the base wall within the 45 foot height plans to comply and Waterfront Overlay Ordinancewithin 60 feet horizontally of the centerline of Shoal Creek, which is alsstarting point for the 70We are staying within the envelope minor areas of the façade exceed the 70on the very top of the building. I have included an exhibit that shows how our building envelope relates tThis variance will allow us to maintain a great pedestrian experience on the trail next to Shoal Creek, provide an architecturally attractive and sustainable building, and work towards the density goals of the Green Water Master PA few points for consideration:1. The shape of the Overlay. An alterinefficient and lacks the opportunity for outdoor patios and terraces. 2. The design and shape of the Building is intended to engage Shoal Creek along with the public walkways and improvements.3. The location ofStaying within the envelope would mean moving the core eastward which Nikki Hoelter, Senior PlannerPlanning & Development Reviewnikki.hoelter@austintexas.govBlock 188 Shoal Creek SetbackThe Kor Group presented Advisory Board on January 12 the northwest corner of Second and Nueces Streetthe border of the Waterfront Overlay and the Downthe January 12 meeting we received comments from the board within the 45 foot height comply and on March 9 Waterfront Overlay Ordinancewithin 60 feet horizontally of the centerline of Shoal Creek, which is alsstarting point for …
