AUSTIN | Project Updates Thread Part II - Page 251

paul78701 · #**5001** Posted **Apr 12, 2018, 1:41 AM**

It looks like the drive through BB&T bank on the southwest corner of 5th and Nueces has been cleared out. Does anyone have any idea what may be going on there? It seems like a good candidate for redevelopment.

MichaelB · #**5002** Posted **Apr 12, 2018, 2:45 AM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

Yeah, I've found the demo permits for the warehouse, but I can't seem to find any site plan permits for whatever they're planning on building. I know the "410 Uptown Tower" had been planned, but I'm not seeing any permits related to it now. That's at least a 4 year old project. The first demo permit was issued in 2014.

All the renderings are still on the management site. But... yeah the only permit I could find in addition was for the gas to be disconnected.

KevinFromTexas · #**5003** Posted **Apr 12, 2018, 4:31 AM**

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Originally Posted by paul78701

It looks like the drive through BB&T bank on the southwest corner of 5th and Nueces has been cleared out. Does anyone have any idea what may be going on there? It seems like a good candidate for redevelopment.

This is all I could find for that address. They were also doing some interior work last year.

https://abc.austintexas.gov/web/perm...ertyrsn=428102

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Installation of new wall signage for BB&T

Sign Permit

611 W 5TH ST

Application Date: Apr 11, 2018
Expiration Date: Oct 8, 2018

The ATX · #**5004** Posted **Apr 12, 2018, 6:36 PM**

A CVC determination request was filed today for the surface lot across 7th St. from Block 87. It functions as a homeless shelter overflow site with Willie watching over everyone.

Imgur is down, so I'm using another random photo hosting site. So let's see how that works.

Permit:
https://abc.austintexas.gov/web/perm...ertyrsn=200948

Here's the site:

Only about 1/3 of the site has a CVC:

KevinFromTexas · #**5005** Posted **Apr 12, 2018, 9:54 PM**

FAA permit for the City View buildings on Congress at Academy Drive.

68 feet.

https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external...62276913&row=1

The ATX · #**5006** Posted **Apr 14, 2018, 10:36 PM**

Towers' has an article about the Palm School site development study. The County is vacating the site and wants to develop it and preserve Palm School. The study provided three development options:

https://austin.towers.net/developmen...m-school-site/

My favorite of the three options is the one with a 27-story tower on the NE corner of the site.

KevinFromTexas · #**5007** Posted **Apr 14, 2018, 11:55 PM**

Whatever is built there should interact with the park Also, if the Palm School is going to be for public use, then it would be nice to have it be connected to the park. So the the concept 3 plan might be the better one since it would it wouldn't wall off the building from the park.

kwinkles · #**5008** Posted **Apr 15, 2018, 10:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

Whatever is built there should interact with the park Also, if the Palm School is going to be for public use, then it would be nice to have it be connected to the park. So the the concept 3 plan might be the better one since it would it wouldn't wall off the building from the park.

Yeah that park could use some investment, it isn't super accessible to anything right now and it's right on the interstate there. it'd be nice if there was easy pedestrian access from east of I-35 and easier access from the Rainey street buildings.

the Genral · #**5009** Posted **Apr 16, 2018, 12:48 AM**

I'm partial to concept #2. For some unexplained reason, I always liked the Palm School building as non-descript dare I say insignificantly architecturally challenged as it is, it seemed very 'Texan' to me when I moved here 30 years ago. #2 doesn't overwhelm the main building like #3 would, plus, #3 would block the view of one of the few features on the Fairmont that I like...the vertical notch, at least from the due east. Whatever they do, that dreadful park next to it could use some deep pocket renovations. I think it would be a good location for a significant sculpture garden. And some more Palm trees, and maybe a replica of the Alamo.

wwmiv · #**5010** Posted **Apr 16, 2018, 3:46 AM**

I agree with the Genral, except to his last suggestion.

The ATX · #**5011** Posted **Apr 16, 2018, 3:50 AM**

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Originally Posted by the Genral

...maybe a replica of the Alamo.

Yes! And make it even bigger and better than the original! It will also be newer and not look so old and "historic."

KevinFromTexas · #**5012** Posted **Apr 16, 2018, 4:06 AM**

Blue glass would also be a must. And maybe they could one up the Fairmont with a taller spire.

Riverranchdrone · #**5013** Posted **Apr 16, 2018, 6:57 AM**

04152018 (10 of 10) by partyboyrrock, on Flickr
any one know whats going on the top floors of the Austonian?

Austin_ez_wider · #**5014** Posted **Apr 16, 2018, 1:30 PM**

Possibly routine maintenance since its been 8 years since completion or it could be preventative maintenance to get out in front of the falling glass issue they have had in the past. Just speculation...

Sigaven · #**5015** Posted **Apr 16, 2018, 3:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

Blue glass would also be a must. And maybe they could one up the Fairmont with a taller spire.

Did someone say glass at the alamo??

never forget....

The ATX · #**5016** Posted **Apr 16, 2018, 7:07 PM**

This is probably worthy of its own thread, but we don't have much info yet. A site plan was filed today for "construction of high rise office building with mixed use along with associated improvements." The project is called The Republic, and is at 400 E. 4th.

https://abc.austintexas.gov/web/perm...rtyrsn=1162618

Here's the location across the street from the convention center. The fire station and parking lot are the only spots on that block that aren't parkland. This one will be interesting.

The ATX · #**5017** Posted **Apr 16, 2018, 7:21 PM**

I think the address on the permit should be W. 4th and not E. 4th - especially since it is called the Republic. This would make it across the street from Republic Square, and this would also be the 308 Guadalupe block.

KevinFromTexas · #**5018** Posted **Apr 16, 2018, 7:23 PM**

They're doing some kind of HVAC work.

https://abc.austintexas.gov/web/perm...rtyrsn=5314725

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Description: REMODEL TO CREATE UPGRADE SHELL SPACE (NOT FOR OCCUPANCY)

Has Smart Housing Been Approved? No
Number of Floors 56
Number of Units 167
Public or Private Private
Remodel/Repair Building Square Footage 8888
Smart Housing ID#
Smart Housing Waiver Percent
Usage Category 1000
Mechanical Valuation Remodel 0
# Remote refrigeration equip install 0
Install/Repair Condenser/Air Handler? Yes
Install/Repair Ductwork? Yes
Install/Repair Stove Hood?
Install/Repair Walk-In Cooler?
Number HVAC Install/Changeout 0
Number Installed/Repaired Chiller 0
Number New HVAC Units Installed 7
Number Stove Hood Type 1 Installed 0
Number Stove Hood Type 2 Installed 0
Number Walk-in Cooler Installed 0
Number Walk-in Freezer Installed 0
Number of Installed/Repaired Boilers
Mechanical Inspection Yes
Approved Site Plan Expiration Date NA
Approved Site Plan Number SP-06-0583C
Is Site Plan or Site Plan Exemption req? Yes
Site Plan Determination Approved By
Site Plan Determination Approved Date
Site Plan Determination Number

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A few more permits here. I was wanting to go pull a couple of CVC determinations I'd seen over the weekend, and then I found this site plan that just applied today. The address is 400 East 4th Street, which would place it on the southern half of the Brush Square block - south of the fire station.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/40...!4d-97.7399103

https://abc.austintexas.gov/web/perm...rtyrsn=1162618

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The applicant is proposing construction of high rise office building with mixed use along with associated improvements.

Project Name: The Republic
400 E 4TH ST

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This is the one I was looking for. It's for the southwest corner of East 7th & Neches Streets. The lot now is just a parking lot.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/40...!4d-97.7384279

https://abc.austintexas.gov/web/perm...ertyrsn=200948

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Description: The applicant is requesting Capital View Corridor determination Sub Type: Capital View Corridor Height
Project Name: 409 e 7th street CVC

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This one would be for 608 West 5th Street - northwest corner of West 5th & Nueces Streets. It's at the site of the Horizon Bank.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/60...!4d-97.7489275

https://abc.austintexas.gov/web/perm...ertyrsn=428108

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Description: The applicant is proposing a capital view corridor elevation determination. Sub Type: Capital View Corridor Height
Project Name: 608 W 5TH STREET
Proposed Zoning CS-MU-CO-Np Gen. Commercial-Mixed Use-Con. Overlay-Nbrhd Plan Comb dist

KevinFromTexas · #**5019** Posted **Apr 16, 2018, 7:26 PM**

EDIT: you beat me to it, ATX.

I'm surprised they're considering a tower for the Brush Square block. I know the fire station is there, but I remember us discussing before that the fire station could be moved and the park restored. Otherwise, we could just go all in and develop the park. I don't think many people realize that's actually a park.

We vs us · #**5020** Posted **Apr 16, 2018, 7:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

EDIT: you beat me to it, ATX.

I'm surprised they're considering a tower for the Brush Square block. I know the fire station is there, but I remember us discussing before that the fire station could be moved and the park restored. Otherwise, we could just go all in and develop the park. I don't think many people realize that's actually a park.

That has to be an error -- Brush Park just held its first public community planning meeting two Saturdays ago . . .

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The city of Austin Parks and Recreation Department will host a master planning effort for Brush Square from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the square, 409 E. Fifth St.

The planning process will engage the public in the development of a vision and conceptual master plan for the downtown square. In addition to enhancing the square’s green space and trees, the effort will respond to the highly urban context of the square, which includes the adjacent Convention Center, Lance Armstrong Bikeway and the expanding Capital Metro Downtown Station.

The master plan process will result in cost estimates, phasing recommendations for short- and long-term capital improvements, as well as financing strategies.

https://www.mystatesman.com/news/loc...fI2ZdrqkBUhXO/

This is almost certainly is the Courthouse Block at 400 W. 4th. . . . the permit itself states the current use of the land is "parking lot."