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Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance granting additional floor-to-area ratio entitlements to the 701 West 6th Street project at 701 and 709 West 6th Street and 512 Rio Grande Street in accordance with the Downtown Density Bonus Program under City Code Section 25-2-586(B)(6). Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
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Lead Department
Planning Department.
Fiscal Note
This item has no fiscal impact.
For More Information:
Jorge E. Rousselin, Planning Department, (512) 974-2975.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
September 23, 2024: Reviewed by the Design Commission.
May 13, 2025: To be reviewed by the Planning Commission.
Additional Backup Information:
Case Number: SP-2023-0494C
The applicant is requesting administrative approval for the construction of a 66-story mixed-use building comprised of retail and 413 residential units, garage parking, and streetscape improvements in accordance with the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP).
In accordance with City Code Section 25-2-586(B)(6), the applicant is requesting additional floor-to-area ratio (FAR) from 15:1 to 30:1 for a proposed mixed-use building. The project is participating in the DDBP for bonus area up to 15:1 FAR, to be granted administratively.
To participate in the DDBP, projects must first satisfy the gatekeeper requirements as described in Section 25-2-586(C)(1), which are:
1. To substantially comply with the Urban Design Guidelines,
2. To execute a restrictive covenant committing to provide streetscape improvements along all public street frontages, consistent with the Great Streets Standards, and
3. To execute a restrictive covenant committing to achieve a minimum two-star rating under the Austin Energy Green Building program, using the ratings in effect at the time the application is submitted.
For this project, the applicant has provided sufficient documentation to meet the gatekeeper requirements, as outlined below:
1. The project will imp...
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