NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the 300 Colorado project (addressed at 300 Colorado Street) complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, a gatekeeper requirement for the Downtown Density Bonus Program (LDC § 25-2-586) (Jon Pickard of Pickard Chilton) (15 mins.);
Briefing, discussion and possible action on the Seaholm Waterfront Programming and Implementation Study, which provides phased recommendations for the improvements of the 3 acre park site, including the Seaholm Intake Building. The Parks and Recreation Department seeks endorsement of the overall recommendations in the study, which includes Phase I improvements to provide property clean?up as well as safety and accessibility improvements to the Seaholm Intake building and surrounding parkland (Kevin Johnson, City of Austin, Parks and Recreation Department) (15 mins.);
Briefing and discussion on the Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative (David Taylor, City of Austin Public Works Department & Tonya Swartzendruber, City of Austin Planning and Zoning Department) (15 mins.);
OLD BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): Discussion and possible action on CodeNEXT’s draft codes, maps, and processes (Chair D. Carroll) (20 mins.);
COMMISSION?SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): Discussion and possible action on upgrading and incorporating infrastructure into the Urban Design Guidelines as directed by City Council Resolution No. 20120816-060 (Chair D. Carroll) (20 mins.);
Update from the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department (NHCD) to determine bonus fee collection, disbursement of fees, processes and documentation;
Appointment of Committee/Working Group members by Chair; Nomination of a liaison to the Joint Sustainability Committee (5 mins.);
Jun 25, 2018 Design
NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the 300 Colorado project (addressed at 300 Colorado Street) complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, a gatekeeper requirement for the Downtown Density Bonus Program (LDC § 25-2-586) (Jon Pickard of Pickard Chilton) (15 mins.);
Briefing, discussion and possible action on the Seaholm Waterfront Programming and Implementation Study, which provides phased recommendations for the improvements of the 3 acre park site, including the Seaholm Intake Building. The Parks and Recreation Department seeks endorsement of the overall recommendations in the study, which includes Phase I improvements to provide property clean?up as well as safety and accessibility improvements to the Seaholm Intake building and surrounding parkland (Kevin Johnson, City of Austin, Parks and Recreation Department) (15 mins.);
Briefing and discussion on the Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative (David Taylor, City of Austin Public Works Department & Tonya Swartzendruber, City of Austin Planning and Zoning Department) (15 mins.);
OLD BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): Discussion and possible action on CodeNEXT’s draft codes, maps, and processes (Chair D. Carroll) (20 mins.);
COMMISSION?SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): Discussion and possible action on upgrading and incorporating infrastructure into the Urban Design Guidelines as directed by City Council Resolution No. 20120816-060 (Chair D. Carroll) (20 mins.);
Update from the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department (NHCD) to determine bonus fee collection, disbursement of fees, processes and documentation;
Appointment of Committee/Working Group members by Chair; Nomination of a liaison to the Joint Sustainability Committee (5 mins.);