Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for July 2, 2025 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, fill out the Microsoft Form. QR code and link at the bottom of this document. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. June 4, 2025 – Offered for consent approval BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Briefing on the Downtown Austin Historic Resource Survey Presenter: Kim McKnight, Division Manager of the Historic Preservation Office Briefing on the Creative Reset for the Heritage Grant Program Presenter: Melissa Alvarado, Heritage Tourism Division Manager, Office of Art, Culture, Music and Entertainment PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 4. C14H-2025-0022 – 1701 San Gabriel St. Graves House Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning (Postponed July 2, 2025) Applicant: Sean Reynolds City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 5. C14H-2025-0066 – 201-217 Red River St. Castleman-Bull/Trask House Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Riley Triggs City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 6. HR-2025-057874 – 600 Harthan St. Harthan Street Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolition Applicant: Jewels Cain City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 7. HR-2025-070716 – 515 E. Mary St. Mary Street Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Rear addition Applicant: Jennifer Hanlen City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 8. HR-2025-071055 – 217 Red River St. Trask House Council District 9 Proposal: Relocation Applicant: Riley Triggs City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 9. HR-2025-071074 – 201 Red River St. Castleman-Bull House Council District 9 Proposal: Relocation Applicant: Riley Triggs City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 10. HR-2025-060692 – 4411 Avenue B. Hyde Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Addition, two-story rear addition Applicant: Robert Howard City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 11. HR-2025-058287 – 1316 W. 6th St/607 Pressler St. Smoot House/Flower Hill Council District 9 Proposal: Rear addition Applicant: Natalie George City Staff: Kalan …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, July 2nd, 2025 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. For questions, please email preservation@austintexas.gov. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, (D-8) Chair Roxanne Evans (D-2), Vice Chair Jeffrey Acton (Mayor) Harrison Eppright (D-1) Kevin Koch (D-3) Judah Rice (D-4) Harmony Grogan (D-5) Carl Larosche (D-6) Jaime Alvarez (D-7) Bat Taniguchi (D-9) Trey McWhorter (D-10) CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on June 4, 2025. 1 BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Briefing on the Downtown Austin Historic Resource Survey Presenter: Kim McKnight, Division Manager, Historic Preservation Office Briefing on the Creative Reset for the Heritage Grant Program Presenter: Melissa Alvarado, Heritage Tourism Division Manager, Office of Art, Culture, Music and Entertainment PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 4. C14H-2025-0022 – 1701 San Gabriel St. Graves House Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Sean Reynolds City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request to August 6, 2025. 5. C14H-2025-0066 – 201 & 217 Red River St. Castleman-Bull/Trask House Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Riley Triggs City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the proposed zoning changes from CBD-H to CBD (Tract 1), CBD to CBD (Tracts 2 and 3), and CBD to CBD-H (Tract 4). Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 6. HR-2025-057874 – 600 Harthan St. Harthan Street Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Partially demolish and remodel a ca. 1930 building. Applicant: Jewels Cain City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 …
Downtown Austin Historic Resource Survey Presentation to Historic Landmark Commission Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Historic Preservation Office Planning Department Project Sponsor HHM & Associates Preservation Consulting Firm Agenda • What are Historic Resource Surveys? • Survey Background & Methodology • Survey Recommendations • Frequently Asked Questions • Timeline & Next Steps • Future Survey Projects Historic Resource Surveys ▪ Document buildings, structures, and objects that are at least 50 years old ▪ Evaluate architectural character and historic associations ▪ Recommend eligibility for historic designations, including: – Local landmark zoning (H) – Local historic district zoning (HD) – Individual National Register listing – National Register historic district listing ▪ Are a foundational tool for historic preservation and should be updated every ten years 4 Historic Resource Surveys ▪ Support City HPO staff evaluating permit and designation applications ▪ Support property owners seeking historic designation ▪ Identify heritage tourist sites/districts and areas of importance to underrepresented communities 5 Survey Background & Methodology ▪ Downtown Austin was last surveyed in 1984 ▪ 1,964 resources on 1,553 parcels surveyed ▪ Boundaries: – Enfield Rd/ MLK Jr. Blvd (north) – IH-35 (east) – Lady Bird Lake (south) – MoPac (west) 6 MLK Jr. Blvd Enfield Rd MoPac IH-35 Lady Bird Lake Step 1: Fieldwork Preparation ▪ Data integrated into geospatial database as basemap: – Travis County Appraisal District – City of Austin historic zoning – National Register of Historic Places – Historic maps 8 Step 2: Field Survey ▪ Documented all resources constructed by 1975 ▪ Both primary and auxiliary resources documented ▪ Two photographs taken of each resource ▪ Architectural character and physical integrity recorded 9 Step 3: Post-Survey Processing 1. Compile all historic research findings, including occupancy history 2. Identify historical themes and trends 3. Evaluate eligibility for local and National Register designation 4. Assess potential historic district boundaries 10 Survey Recommendations Local Historic Districts Historic Landmarks within Local Historic Districts 19% 50% 50% 81% Surveyed resources within an eligible or listed local historic district Other resources Surveyed resources eligible for landmark designation 11 Sample of Resources Eligible for Historic Designation 12 Recommended Historic District Boundaries 13 Frequently Asked Questions Will this survey result in automatic zoning or tax changes? Will voluntary owner-initiated historic designation result in zoning or tax changes? No. The survey makes only advisory recommendations for historic resource eligibility. Designation at the local level adds H or HD to the …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: C14H-2025-0066 HLC DATE: July 2, 2025 PC DATE: CC Date: APPLICANT: Austin Convention Center (Kalpana Sutaria) HISTORIC NAME: Trask House and Castleman-Bull House WATERSHED: Waller Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 201-217 (201, 201 1/2, 205, 217) Red River Street and 603 E. 3rd Street ZONING CHANGE: CBD-H to CBD (Tract 1), CBD to CBD (Tracts 2 and 3), and CBD to CBD-H (Tract 4) COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Grant the proposed zoning changes from CBD-H to CBD (Tract 1), CBD to CBD (Tracts 2 and 3), and CBD to CBD-H (Tract 4). QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: The Castleman-Bull House is eligible for historic zoning under the criteria for architecture and historical associations. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 5, 2025 – Approve Resolution No. 20250605-022, directing staff to process the applications for rezoning of City Property, to recommend appropriate rezoning, and take necessary steps to ensure an efficient rezoning process to avoid unnecessary delay. CASE MANAGERS: Kalan Contreras (512-974-2727) and Marcelle Boudreaux (512-974-8094) NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Neighborhoods Council, City of Austin Downtown Commission, Downtown Austin Alliance, Downtown Austin Neighborhood Assn. (DANA), El Concilio Mexican American Neighborhoods, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Lower Waller Creek, Preservation Austin, Tejano Town, Waterloo Greenway DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness to relocate the Castleman- Bull House on the same property at 201 Red River Street (HR-2025-071074) and to relocate the Trask House and outbuildings from 217 Red River Street closer to their original site on Neches Street (HR-2025- 071055) will be reviewed at the July 2, 2025, Historic Landmark Commission public hearing. The rezoning application seeks to remove historic zoning from the Trask House lot so the historic structures therein may be relocated, stored, and replaced nearer to their original location at the corner of Red River and East Cesar Chavez Streets. The buildings’ footprints will then be zoned H per the attached MOU between the Historic Landmark Commission and Austin Convention Center. Interpretive material is proposed for the building’s new location. Should the Red River/East Cesar Chavez Street location prove infeasible, the building will be relocated to Pioneer Farms, where it will serve to educate visitors about early Austin’s buildings, development, and ways of life. The proposal also seeks to apply historic zoning to the Castleman-Bull House’s proposed location in preparation for the …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, the City owns the property located 201, 201 1/2, 205, and 217 Red River Street and 603 East 3rd Street (“City Property”); and WHEREAS, City Property is located across from the existing Austin Convention Center site located at 500 East Cesar Chavez Street; and WHEREAS, the City is currently working on the expansion and redevelopment of the Austin Convention Center (the “Project”) which will require a total demolition of the existing Austin Convention Center; and WHEREAS, prior to the commencement of the Project, the District Chilling Plant #4 that was previously located at the Austin Convention Center was decommissioned; and WHEREAS, the Project is planning to install a new stand-alone District Chilling Plant #4.1 on City Property to replace the decommissioned District Chilling Plant #4; and WHEREAS, City Property is the current location of the Castleman-Bull House and Trask House; and WHEREAS, the Project requires relocation of both the Castleman-Bull House and Trask House to accommodate the underground installation of the new Downtown District Cooling Plant #4.1 on City Property; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: Council initiates rezoning for City Property. Page 1 of 2 City of Austin Council Meeting Backup: June 5, 2025File ID: 25-1139 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The City Manager is directed to process the applications for rezoning of City Property, to recommend appropriate rezoning, and take necessary steps to ensure an efficient rezoning process to avoid unnecessary delay. ADOPTED: , 2025 ATTEST: _______________________ Erika Brady City Clerk Page 2 of 2 City of Austin Council Meeting Backup: June 5, 2025File ID: 25-1139 ZONING APPLICATION FOR ZONING FILE NUMBER(S) TENTATIVE CC DATE CITY INITIATED YES NO YES NO ROLLBACK DEPARTMENT USE ONLY APPLICATION DATE TENTATIVE ZAP/PC DATE CASE MANAGER APPLICATION ACCEPTED BY PROJECT DATA OWNER’S NAME: PROJECT NAME: PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (or Range): ZIP COUNTY: If project address cannot be defined, provide the following information: ALONG THE SIDE OF APPROXIMATELY Frontage ft. (N,S,E,W) Frontage road FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH Distance Direction TAX PARCEL NUMBER(S): Is Demolition proposed? Cross street If Yes, how many residential units will be demolished? Unknown Number of these residential units currently occupied**: Is this zoning request to rezone a …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JULY 2, 2025 DA-2025-055669; HR-2025-057874 HARTHAN STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT 600 HARTHAN STREET 6 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish secondary buildings and construct an addition to a contributing house. Remodel the preserved portion of the contributing house. ARCHITECTURE The historic-age buildings at 600 Harthan Street, constructed between ca. 1910 and the mid-1930s, display Spanish Colonial Revival stylistic influences, though the oldest building on the property was once a Queen Anne structure before its incorporation into a Spanish Revival apartment building. This is the most recent building in the district and exemplifies the evolving design sensibilities of the era. Major additions and renovations took place between 1981 and 1984; however, these do not appear to have precluded the building’s inclusion as a contributing structure in the 2008 district nomination. PROPERTY RESEARCH The buildings at 600 Harthan Street were constructed between the early 1900s and 1984. The earliest building, a Victorian home addressed as 1208 W. 6th Street, was built by the Harthan family after purchasing the lot from the Jernigans, who owned much of the area prior to its turn-of-the-century subdivision.1 Dr. Hans Harthan, a German musician and composer, was the first director of the Austin Symphony2 and taught music out of his home studio. Harthan had served as the director of the Imperial Conservatory in Odessa, Russia, before emigrating to Texas;3 before moving to Austin he had been the Director of Music at Baylor College for about two years.4 Around 1922, Dr. David A. Lane, a dentist, purchased the large property with his family. According to research by Clayton & Little prior to a 2017 remodel application, the ca. 1930 villa constructed on the adjacent lot was designed by Roy C. Lane as part of his thesis at MIT.5 Roy Lane worked primarily as an interior designer. He also volunteered his time as a choirmaster for various congregations; he was a talented opera singer and musician who appeared in numerous local productions. Later in the 1930s, the Lanes commissioned an apartment building to be constructed next to the main house, directly in front of what had been the Harthan residence. After the deaths of his parents, Roy Lane continued to live in the home until at least 1959. Around 1984, a large addition to Lane’s Mediterranean villa designed by Black-Atkinson-Vernooy was constructed on the corner of Harthan Street and W. 6th Street. DESIGN …
600 Harthan Street H I S T O R I C L A N D M A R K C O M M I S S I O N | J U L Y 2 , 2 0 2 5 A Survey A B C Two (2) story, four (4) unit apartment building Two (2) story multi-residence Two (2) story garage apartment - HLC approved the demolition of building C in 2017 (LHD-2017-0006) D Two (2) & three (3) story building Representative section. Subject to change. C B Multi D 6 0 0 H A R T H A N S T R E E T O R I G I N A L S T R U C T U R E S R E N O V A T I O N S / A D D O N S A P P R O V E D F O R D E M O L I T I O N T O B E P R E S E R V E D T O B E D E M O L I S H E D UPDATE Majority of original structure to remain UPDATE Modified 1-car garage to be removed. View from Harthan Street Remove Added Structure Remove Enclosed Patio Remove Added Structure E A R L Y 1 9 3 0 s 6 0 0 H A R T H A N S T R E E T 2 0 2 5 Remove Modified 1-Car Garage Remove New Walls Intent: To preserve the majority of the original stucco home at 600 Harthan St. The lack of maintenance has caused the buildings to crack and degrade over time. The removal of the 1984 additions and repair of degraded materials will require new stucco and roofing to be installed. 600 Harthan Proposal Updated ▪ Demo all of Building A, B and C ▪ Demo of the 1984 additions on Building D ▪ Demo of the modified 1-car garage on Building D ▪ Replacement/resurfacing of stucco facade with like kind material ▪ Replacement of Spanish tile roof with like kind material ▪ Replacement of all windows and doors (except front door) with windows and doors that resemble the original windows and doors ▪ The front door facing Harthan to be preserved 6 0 0 H A R T H A N S T R E E T
May 28, 2025 Riverside Resources 1221 S MoPac Expy, Suite 200 Austin, TX 78746 Attention: Mr. Barrett Lepore Subject: REPORT OF FINDINGS Site: 600 Harthan, Austin, Texas Allana, Buick & Bers, Inc. (ABB) is pleased to present this report of our findings regarding the above referenced project in Austin, Texas. The objective of our review is to determine the condition of the original improvements and determine whether the original materials still exist in pace or if they remain in a condition such that they could be restored. We observed the conditions at the property during a site visit on May 22, 2025. The structures at the site appear to have been significantly altered by renovations and additions since the 1930’s. The East Structure buildings are stucco clad wood framed structures. The 1984 Addition has cracks in the stucco and poor detailing that is susceptible to wood rot due to lack of drainage at soffits. The stucco clad walls at the courtyards have significant cracks exposing the wood framing also due to poor drainage. The stucco at the original 600 Harthan house appears to have been modified, resurfaced, and repainted. The original windows from the residential structures appear to have been discarded and replaced. The West Structure buildings have not been maintained over the past 10 years. It is likely that there is concealed wood rot in the framing due to the age of the structure, cracks observed in the stucco, and poor stucco drainage. The wood framed windows show signs of wood rot. Given the major renovations including roof replacements, exterior stucco application/replacement and window size/material changes, it is our conclusion that the original exterior materials that can be refurbished are limited to Building A. The original materials at the remaining structures are mostly missing or are in a condition that would not be refurbished due to their more recent installation. 835 W 6th St., Suite 1410, Austin, TX 78701 Riverside Resources May 28, 2025 Page 2 The following summarizes our observations. West Structure Building A – Two Story Multi-Family Structure • Stucco: Likely original materials. • Windows: Likely original materials. • Roofing: Unknown. • Integrity for restoration: The stucco will require extensive repairs due to concealed wood rot. The windows could be repaired and refurbished. The roofing cannot be refurbished. Building B - 1920’s Victorian – • Stucco: Retrofit over original siding. • Windows: Not original windows. • Roofing: …
Steering Committee Members: Stephen L. Amos, Chair Renae Alsobrook, Mark Ashby, Evelyn Fujimoto, Adrienne Goldsberry, Paula Hern, Nick Mehl, William Osborn, Charlie Rice, Paul Shattuck, Shawn Shillington, Erika Tatum, Meghan Yancy May 13, 2025 Subject: OWANA Position on Proposed Demolition at 600 Harthan Street - 2025-055669 DA Dear Chair Heimsath and Members of the Historic Landmark Commission, The Old West Austin Neighborhood Association (OWANA) Zoning Committee and Steering Committee have voted not to oppose the proposed demolition of the structure located at 600 Harthan Street. The building has remained vacant and in a state of neglect for over a decade, presenting significant challenges to preservation efforts. The Zoning Committee met with representatives from Riverside Resources to review early plans for the redevelopment of the site, envisioned as part of the overall concept for 1214 W 6th Street. The concept presented envisions a continuation of small-scale shops and offices along the north side of West 6th Street, designed to complement the Sixth & Blanco project now under construction. The proposed development is intended to reflect appropriate scale and massing in accordance with the design guidelines of the Harthan Local Historic District (LHD), and to ensure compatibility with the character of both the Harthan and Castle Hill Local Historic Districts. The project aspires to create a vibrant, pedestrian-oriented space where residents and visitors can shop, dine, and engage with the community. Given the long-term condition of the property and the thoughtful nature of the proposed redevelopment, OWANA believes it is appropriate to defer to the judgment of the Historic Landmark Commission in this matter. Sincerely, Stephen L. Amos Steering Committee Chair Old West Austin Neighborhood Association
May 27, 2025 Harthan Local Historic District Landowner’s Support of the Proposed Demolition at 600 Harthan Dear Chair Heimsath and Members of the Historic Landmark Commission, The undersigned landowners in the Harthan Local Historic District (LHD) support the proposed demolition of the structures located at 600 Harthan Street. The property has stood vacant and deteriorating for over a decade, posing significant obstacles to any meaningful preservation efforts. Importantly, the integrity and character of the Harthan LHD will not be materially adversely impacted by the proposed demolition of 600 Harthan. The landowners have met with representatives of the applicant and reviewed preliminary plans for the redevelopment of the site. We look forward to collaborating with the applicant on the proposed project to ensure it is compatible with the guidelines of the Harthan LHD and accretive to the district. Given the property’s prolonged state of disrepair and the thoughtful nature of the proposed redevelopment, the undersigned support the demolition of the structures at 600 Harthan Street. Sincerely, Harthan Local Historic District Landowners 602 Harthan 605 Harthan 60 7 Harthan 609 Harthan 1206 W 6th Street 604 Harthan 606 Harthan 6 08 Harthan 610 Harthan Map of Harthan Local Historic District Subject Property
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JULY 2, 2025 PR-2025-060653; HR-2025-070716 MARY STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT 515 EAST MARY STREET 7.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a rear two-story addition. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct an addition at the rear of the existing house, which contributes to the Mary Street local historic district. This addition is proposed to be two-stories in height and primarily located to the southeast of the existing house. ARCHITECTURE The property at 515 East Mary Street is set on a slightly sloping elevation, with the house one an elevated crawlspace foundation clad in concrete skirting. The front elevation features a center door with a double gable above, as well as a set of paired windows on either side. The walls are all clad in a thin teardrop siding and, like the door and windows, appears to be original material. From the street, the house appears to be modest in size and ornament, with the most decoration being located at the gable sheltering the front door and supported with decorative wood brackets. DESIGN STANDARDS The Mary Street Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Contributing Properties: Additions 1. Location While the proposed addition is two stories, it will be minimally visible and set behind the main house. However, Standard (1c) does call for additions, wherever possible, to be shorter and narrower than the main house. In this case, it is neither, though the new dimensions do not exceed the original house by much on any side. 2. Height The proposed addition does not exceed the height of the tallest contributing building in the district on a similar sized lot. 3. Design and Style The design of the addition is generally subordinate to the existing structure. At the second floor, the footprint of the addition is smaller to reduce visual impact when viewing from the street. 4. Exterior Walls Horizontal siding is proposed for the addition, but of a different profile from the original so as not to appear historicizing. Overall, the walls complement the original is similar ways to other approved additions in the district. 5. Porches No new front porch or similar is proposed. 6. Roofs The addition features a roof structure that ties in as seamlessly as possible to the main house, given that the addition is proposed to be two stories. Roof pitch …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JULY 2, 2025 HR-2025-071055 TRASK HOUSE 217 RED RIVER STREET 8 – 1 PROPOSAL Relocate the Trask House in accordance with City Council Resolution No. 20250605-022, directing staff to facilitate the rezoning of Convention Center properties. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Relocate the Trask House and its outbuilding to Convention Center property near the corner of Red River Street and East Cesar Chavez Street, approximately their original locations per Sanborn maps. The buildings’ current site at 217 Red River Street will be used for the construction of a new underground chiller facility. Historic zoning will be removed from 217 Red River Street and reapplied to the new site when the house reaches its final location, per memorandum of agreement. Should relocation to the Convention Center property prove impossible, the building will be relocated to Pioneer Farms, where it will serve to educate visitors about early Austin’s buildings, development, and ways of life. 1) Prepare the buildings for moving, including bracing and photographic documentation. See backup for example plan. 2) Move the buildings to a temporary staging area on E. 3rd Street for storage during Convention Center construction, mothballing according to best practices outlined by the National Parks Service. The masonry structure will be lifted off its non-historic foundation and the limestone masonry veneer and porch pier brick material will be tagged and salvaged for reapplication. The wood porch will be detached from the masonry structure and protected for reattachment at the final location. 3) Move the buildings to their final location and reattach masonry and porch. Integrate structures with new landscaping and install interpretive signage. Request historic zoning for building footprints at new site per MOU. ARCHITECTURE The 1974 historic zoning application describes the house as a “typical one-story Greek Revival residence with attached portico,” constructed from limestone with a traditional saltbox form. It also mentions the one-story stone outbuilding and identifies it as the kitchen, though its original use is not confirmed. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects at historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Demolition and Relocation 1.1 Do not demolish or relocate a historic building. 1.2 If demolition or relocation is necessary, ensure the safety of the building and any adjacent properties before, during, and …
RESOLUTION NO. 20250605-022 WHEREAS, the City owns the property located 201,201 1/2,205, and 217 Red River Street and 603 East 3rd Street ("City Property"); and WHEREAS, City Property is located across from the existing Austin Convention Center site located at 500 East Cesar Chavez Street; and WHEREAS, the City is currently working on the expansion and redevelopment of the Austin Convention Center (the "Project") which will require a total demolition of the existing Austin Convention Center; and WHEREAS, prior to the commencement of the Project, the District Chilling Plant #4 that was previously located at the Austin Convention Center was decommissioned; and WHEREAS, the Project is planning to install a new stand-alone District Chilling Plant #4.1 on City Property to replace the decommissioned District Chilling Plant #4; and WHEREAS, City Property is the current location of the Castleman-Bull House and Trask House; and WHEREAS, the Project requires relocation ofboth the Castleman-Bull House and Trask House to accommodate the underground installation of the new Downtown District Cooling Plant #4.1 on City Property; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: Council initiates rezoning for City Property. Page 1 of 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The City Manager is directed to process the applications for rezoning of City Property, to recommend appropriate rezoning, and take necessary steps to ensure an efficient rezoning process to avoid unnecessary delay. ADOPTED: June 5 , 2025 ATTEST: RAY Erika Bra* City Clerk Page 2 of 2
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Historic Landmark Commission members FROM: Trisha Tatro, Director Austin Convention Center Department DATE: June 25, 2025 SUBJECT: Update on the Historic Trask House The purpose of this memorandum is to update the Historic Landmark Commission members on the City’s plans for the historic Trask house, located at 217 Red River Street ahead of the July 2, 2025, Historic Landmark Commission Meeting. As presented previously during 5/4/25 and 6/11/25 meetings of the Architectural Review Committee, the historic Trask House and its related accessory structure at 217 Red River Street will be relocated as part of the Austin Convention Center redevelopment project, known as UnconventionalATX. Details of the relocation plan are outlined in the Certificate of Appropriateness application, HR-2025-071055 available via Austin Build + Connect, scheduled to be heard at the July 2, 2025, meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission. While the UnconventionalATX are reviewing and confirming details of temporary and permanent relocations, the City of Austin commits to applying historic zoning to both the primary building and its accessory structure within 12 months of the placement of the house in its new location. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. cc: Katy Zamesnik, Acting Deputy Director, Austin Convention Center Department Riley Triggs, Capital Delivery Consultant, Capital Delivery Services Department Lauren Middleton-Pratt, Director, Planning Department Andrea Bates, Assistant Director, Planning Department Joi Harden, Zoning Officer, Planning Department Kim McKnight, Division Manager, Historic Preservation Office, Planning Department Kalan Contreras, Principal Planner, Historic Preservation Office, Planning Department Ginny Chilton, Project Director, Page Larry Irsik, Principal, Architexas Ron Zurcher, Associate Principal, Rider Levell Bucknall
Historic Review Application For Office Use Only Date of Submission:_________________________________ Case #:____________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Historic Preservation Office approval Date of Approval:___________________________________ Property Address: ______________________________________________________ Historic Landmark Historic District (Local) National Register Historic District Historic Landmark or Historic District Name:______________________________________________________________________________________________ Applicant Name: _______________________________ Phone #: ______________________ Email: ______________________________ Applicant Address: _______________________________ City: _______________________ __ State: ________________ Zip: __________ Please describe all proposed exterior work with location and materials. If you need more space, attach an additional sheet. PROPOSED WORK LOCATION OF PROPOSED WORK PROPOSED MATERIAL(S) 1) 2) 3) Submittal Requirements 1. One set of dimensioned building plans. Plans must: a) specify materials and finishes to be used, and b) show existing and proposed conditions for alterations and additions. Site Plan Elevations Floor Plan Roof Plan 2. Color photographs of building and site: Elevation(s) proposed to be modified Detailed view of each area proposed to be modified Any changes to these plans must be reviewed and approved by the Historic Preservation Office and/or Historic Landmark Commission. Applicant Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________________________ Submit complete application, drawings, and photos to preservation@austintexas.gov. Call (512) 974-3393 with questions. Design Standards and Guidelines for Historic Properties Adopted December 2012 Design Standards and Guidelines for Historic Properties Landmarks and National Register historic district properties If you are making changes to a historic landmark, the project must comply with these standards to receive a Certificate of Appropriateness. If you are making changes to a contributing property or constructing a new building within a National Register historic district, consider the standards below as advisory guidelines: 1. Use a property for its historic purpose or place it in a new use that requires minimal change to the defining characteristics of the building and its site and environment. 2. Retain and preserve the historic character or a property shall be retained and preserved. Avoid the removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property. 3. Recognize each property as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or architectural elements from other buildings, shall not be undertaken. 4. Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic significance in their own right shall be retained and preserved. 5. Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a historic property shall be preserved. 6. Deteriorated historic features shall …
Gator Dodson Dodson House Moving May 16, 2025 | 81 Photos Castleman-Bull House and Trask Relocation Cover Page 1 / 39 Loading King Stone House - Castleman-Bull House and Trask Relocation Castleman-Bull House and Trask Relocation May 16, 2025 Historical Stone and Brick Buildings Historical Stone and Brick Buildings 1. Introduction Relocating historical stone and brick buildings is an intricate and sensitive process. These structures are often fragile due to age, original construction techniques, and exposure to environmental con- ditions over time. Preserving their integrity requires extensive planning, precision, and collaboration among engineers, architects, historians, and preservation specialists. This report outlines the key steps and considerations involved in moving these buildings, with a focus on pre-move assessments, engineering design, stabilization, and execution. 2. Preliminary Assessments and Planning Before any physical work begins on site, hundreds of hours are spent evaluating the building and planning the safest and most practical relocation method. Key activities in this stage include: 2.1 Historical Research • Document the building's historical significance, construction date, and architectural features. • Review archival records, blueprints, and any previous modifications or restoration work. 2.2 Site Survey and Structural Assessment • Conduct a detailed survey of the existing site and building footprint. • Evaluate the structural integrity of the stone and brickwork, including mortar condition and internal framing. • Identify areas of weakness, instability, or prior damage. 2.3 Documentation and Measurement • Create accurate drawings of the building. • Record all architectural details to ensure faithful reconstruction if needed. • Photograph and catalogue each section for reference and potential reconstruction. 3. Engineering Analysis and Relocation Planning 3.1 Structural Calculations • Perform load calculations to determine the weight and stress distribution across the structure. • Assess foundation and soil conditions at both the existing and new sites. 3.2 Method Selection • Decide between full-structure relocation, partial disassembly and reassembly, or façade preser- vation. • Choose a transportation method 3.3 Risk Assessment and Mitigation Planning • Identify potential risks during lifting, transport, and reinstallation. • Develop contingency plans for areas of concern during the loading method. 4. Pre-Move Stabilization and Preparation 4.1 Structural Reinforcement • Install internal and external bracing to prevent collapse or deformation during the move. • Reinforce weak areas using reversible and non-invasive techniques. 4.2 Disconnection and Excavation • Safely disconnect utilities and services. • Excavate around the foundation to install lifting steel or prepare for undercutting. 4.3 Permitting and …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JULY 2, 2025 HR-2025-071074 CASTLEMAN-BULL HOUSE 201 RED RIVER STREET 9 – 1 PROPOSAL Relocate the Castleman-Bull House in accordance with City Council Resolution No. 20250605-022, directing staff to facilitate the rezoning of Convention Center properties. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Prepare the building for moving, including bracing and photographic documentation. 2) Move the building to a temporary staging area on E. 3rd Street for storage during Convention Center construction, mothballing according to best practices outlined by the National Parks Service. The masonry structure will be lifted off its non-historic foundation and the limestone masonry veneer and porch pier brick material will be removed and tagged for replacement on the structure in its final location. Non-historic exterior stairs and planters will also be removed. The wood porch will be detached from the masonry structure and protected for reattachment at the final location. 3) Move the building to its final location within the newly H-zoned portion of the property, rotating it 90 degrees to face the Waterloo Greenway trailhead. See site plan in backup. ARCHITECTURE Two-story rectangular structure with elements of the Italianate style, including a low-pitched roof, overhanging eaves set on decorative brackets, tall and narrow arched windows with hooded trim, and a one-story porch across the front façade. The house is symmetrical in plan, each floor having a center hall flanked by two square rooms with fireplaces in the interior walls. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects at historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Demolition and Relocation 1.1 Do not demolish or relocate a historic building. 1.2 If demolition or relocation is necessary, ensure the safety of the building and any adjacent properties before, during, and afterwards. The applicants have evaluated multiple alternatives to relocation and have determined that moving the house is the only way to preserve it as the Convention Center expands. Rotating the house, which has already been moved from its original location on E. 7th Street in 2001, will not further impact its historic context. The proposal includes appropriate measures to ensure the safety of the building before, during, and after relocation. Applicants have conferred with the Architectural Review Committee to discuss options for relocation and mothballing during any required storage periods. …
