January 5, 2026 RE: Bethany Cemetery Historic Landmark Designation Dear Chair Heimsath, Vice Chair Evans, and Members of the Historic Landmark Commission Preservation Austin exists to empower Austinites to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful community culture through preservation. We write today in support of historic landmark designation for Bethany Cemetery for its community value, landscape features, and historical associations. Bethany Cemetery is one of Austin’s most significant sites of Black heritage, and we are honored to partner with the Bethany Cemetery Association and its leader, Sue Spears-Martin, in preparing this nomination. Established in 1893, Bethany Cemetery is the oldest known Black cemetery in Austin, providing burials to African Americans in Austin at a time when there were few options to do so. The cemetery encompasses hundreds of known burials, dating from 1879, before the official founding of the cemetery, to 1985. The people laid to rest at Bethany speak to the plurality of the African American experience in Austin, including stories of enslavement and emancipation, Buffalo Soldiers, State of Texas employees, religious leaders, domestic workers, entrepreneurs, and athletes. During an era when Black life was chronically under-documented in the official record, Bethany Cemetery provides a critical genealogical record for hundreds of lives. Bethany Cemetery exemplifies Black communal effort and perseverance in the absence of public support. With no municipal cemetery available to African Americans at the time, five Black businessmen established the Bethany Cemetery Company in 1893, purchasing the land and providing burials to Black Austinites. By the 1930s, Eva Taylor Ross led the effort to care for the cemetery, working to bring attention and remembrance to Bethany Cemetery until her passing in 1992. In the mid-1990s, the mantle was assumed by Sue Spears-Martin, current president of the Bethany Cemetery Association, whose leadership has mobilized community support, preserved Bethany’s stories, and sustained restoration efforts amid nearby development pressures. Bethany Cemetery provides a critical link to Austin’s Black past that must be preserved for generations to come. We are proud to support the designation of Bethany Cemetery as a City of Austin Landmark. Thank you for your consideration and your service to the City of Austin. Sincerely, Miriam Conner, President
Case Number: HR 2025-158169-3710 CEDAR ST Contact: Hunter Sturgill Public Hearing: Historic Landmark Commission, January 7, 2026 Date: January 6, 2026 Position: I object. I am Pamela Bell, President of the North University Neighborhood Association (NUNA). I live at 3500 Speedway, on the block directly across the street from this proposed development. I have many concerns about the Historic Landmark Commission (HLC) considering the appropriateness of the developers’ plan at this time, as the plan is incomplete and lacks the detail required for an informed decision: • The site plan comes up very small and shows that the portion of the site that is “H” actually touches the south edge of the historic building with no setback. Is this correct? • The project is likely being submitted as one site including new buildings on the south end. Shouldn’t the HLC be reviewing and considering the impacts of the new structure which shares this site as well? • Will a certificate of appropriateness be sought for this part of the site or for the entire project? • The drawings are not identified with a title block and have no designer identified. Doesn’t the HLC require sealed drawings? • It is difficult to determine the original building from the additions. • Attention has been paid to interior apartment layouts but little attention to exterior changes, design, doors, windows and materials. • Roofing material and wall colors are not indicated. • Will there be changes to the original building? Will the paint remain on the stone? • Will the existing windows remain? Will they be replaced? • Has the applicant submitted for federal rehabilitation tax credits? Those applications are much more descriptive than these drawings and include specifics regarding the work and many photographs. They should be submitted to HLC as well. We heartily agree with staff that this project needs to be reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee. We hope you will direct the ARC to seek answers to our questions. Respectfully, Pamela Bell, Ph.D. 3500 Speedway, Austin, TX 78705 512-560-1953
Historic Neon: Violet Crown (c 1950) and Austin Motel (1938) 21st Century Neon Applicable SOI Standards for Rehabilitation: #3, #9, and #10 The proposed sign: • Is reversible; moves neon to the corner, leaving the historic house untouched • Features neon design that is compatible and appropriate for the era, but with a contemporary and differentiated feel • Marks current use without faking historical context; clear differentiation between a commercial-style sign and original residential building Guidelines for Signs in National Register Historic Districts or at a City Historic Landmark • Neon limitations specify neon on facades; we have addressed this with a freestanding sign • Metal sign with matte finish • Limited colors used in a sign to no more than three (three paint colors, three neon colors) • Avoid lettering which appears too contemporary in the sign; no more than two typefaces are allowed
EAST RIVERSIDE DR R 5 8'- 0 1/4 " ( F U L L C R Z ) 13" BURR OAK 204 7" BURR OAK 114 R A D ALMED RIVERSIDE DR RUTHERFORD PL AVONDALE RD E V A A A VIS T T L A ACADEMY DR EDGECLIFF TER Lady Bird Lake RIVERSIDE DR D V L S B T H EIG VIS H A R T R 2 9'-0 1/4"(1/2 C R Z) R14'-6"(1/4 CRZ) 58" LIVE OAK 51" LIVE OAK 1 0 8 ' - 8 1 / 4 " R12'-9"(1/4 CRZ) 25' SETBACK 218 GARDEN 5 ' I S D E Y A R D S E T B A C K UNCOVERED DECK lvl. +0.00 236 34.86 SQ. FT. ADDITION STAIR CASE 109 12" POST OAK A L T A V I S T A A V E " 0 - ' 5 2 108 6" BURR OAK 60'-10 7/8" FRONT GARDEN 1259 SQ.FT 462.78 SQ. FT. EXISTING COVERED PORCH ROOF lvl. +18' 1/2" ROOF lvl. +20' 11 1/2" RIDGE ROOF EXISTING TWO STORY RESIDENCE 3BED/2.5BA 1,526.82 SQ. FT. K C A B T E S D R A Y E D I S T E E R T S 5' 1 lvl. -0'-6" ROOF lvl. +9'-6" 107 9 1'- 2 1 / 8 " 106 8",8",6.5" CREPE MYRTLE R8'-0 1/4"(FULL CRZ) R4'(1/2 CRZ) R2'(1/4 CRZ) 8" PECAN GRAVEL DRIVEWAY R25'-6"(1/2 CRZ) 16" DEAD lvl. -1'-6" UNCOVERED POOL DECK 152 POOL 148.90 SQ.FT lvl. -5'-6" 5'-0" 10' BACK YARD SETBACK lvl. -1'-6" lvl. +6'-10" RELOCATED EXISTING STORAGE 85.28 SQ.FT ROOF EMPTY lvl. -0'-6" PROPOSED CARPORT 501.62 SQ. FT. 15'-0" 1 0 ' - 0 " Z) R ULL C R50'-11 3/4"(F R5'(1/4 CRZ) 196 R10'(1/2 CRZ) R20'(FULL CRZ) 20" LIVE OAK 176 81'-3 7/8" 11" HACKBERRY R2'-9"(1/4 CRZ) PROPERTY LINE RZ) R5'-6"(1/2 C Z) R L C L U 1 3/4"(F 0'-1 1 R 0(cid:10)1(cid:10) 2(cid:10) 0(cid:10)1(cid:10) 3(cid:10) 4(cid:10) 7(cid:10) 8(cid:10) 15(cid:10) 20(cid:10) 35(cid:10) 30(cid:10) 65(cid:10) SURVEY 3(cid:18)32(cid:5)(cid:32)1(cid:10)(cid:16)0(cid:5) 2 SITE PLAN 3(cid:18)32(cid:5)(cid:32)1(cid:10)(cid:16)0(cid:5) 1 . C L L i , n g s e D e v i t a N n i t s u A f o i n o s s m r e p i n e t t i r w e h t t u o h t i w d e t i i b h o r p …
HOME INSPECTION REPORT 811 E Riverside Dr Austin, TX 78704 Inspection Date: 3/13/2025 Prepared For: Ivan Marin Prepared By: Jaquess Family LLC, dba A-Pro Home Inspection Services 501 Skyforest Drive www.AProAustin.com San Antonio, TX 78232 512-200-7250 jayjaquess@a-pro.net Report Number: 030825 Inspector: Dustin Hogberg TREC PI License 25654 PROPERTY INSPECTION REPORT FORM Ivan Marin Name of Client 811 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704 Address of Inspected Property Dustin Hogberg Name of Inspector Name of Sponsor (if applicable) 3/13/2025 10:00 AM Date of Inspection P I TREC #25654 TREC License # TREC License # PURPOSE OF INSPECTION A real estate inspection is a visual survey of a structure and a basic performance evaluation of the systems and components of a building. It provides information regarding the general condition of a residence at the time the inspection was conducted. It is important that you carefully read ALL of this information. Ask the inspector to clarify any items or comments that are unclear. RESPONSIBILTY OF THE INSPECTOR This inspection is governed by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Standards of Practice (SOPs), which dictates the minimum requirements for a real estate inspection. The inspector IS required to: • • • • • use this Property Inspection Report form for the inspection. inspect only those components and conditions that are present, visible, and accessible at the time of the inspection. indicate whether each item was inspected, not inspected, or not present. indicate an item as Deficient (D) if a condition exists that adversely and materially affects the performance of a system or component OR constitutes a hazard to life, limb, or property as specified by the SOPs; and explain the inspector’s findings in the corresponding section in the body of the report form. The inspector IS NOT required to: • • • • • • identify all potential hazards. turn on decommissioned equipment, systems, utilities, or apply an open flame or light a pilot to operate any appliance. climb over obstacles, move furnishings or stored items. prioritize or emphasize the importance of one deficiency over another. provide follow-up services to verify that proper repairs have been made; or inspect system or component listed under the optional section of the SOPs (22 TAC 535.233). RESPONSIBILTY OF THE CLIENT While items identified as Deficient (D) in an inspection report DO NOT obligate any party to make repairs or take other actions, in the event that any …
Historic Land Commission 522 Sunny Lane January 6, 2026 Ricca Keepers Demolition Request • We are asking to demolish the unsafe and structural unsound building. • The house was built in 1929 • The previous owners tried to salvage the foundation which is a pier and been system but once the work started it was apparent the structure was not reparable. The basement is not secure causing the floor level to be uneven. • The development plan is to keep the property as residential and build three homes. The owner will live in one of the units long-term. Basement Basement Front Rear- Street Facing Plans and Goals • The owner purposely bought in the Historic District with the plan to follow the code • The owner will follow the historic code for residential development which includes the HLC review of the new drawings prior to approval. • Improvement of Retaining wall, along Riverside • We are respectfully requesting support for this demolition for safety of the site including the basement. Thank you!
422 Congress & 101 W 5th Demolition Permit Application Summary The applicant requests a demolition permit for two attached structures at 5th and Congress. The structures have been significantly altered – so much so that the Congress Avenue National Historic District does not even consider them to be historic resources. The Historic Preservation Office and the Historic Landmark Commission have consistently approved exterior modifications to these structures – specifically because they are not historic structures. The property consists of two attached buildings at the intersection of 5th and Congress. This property is one of only two instances in which the Congress Avenue Historic District declared formerly historic buildings to be “intrusions because of the extensive remodeling.” 422 Congress (1951) 422 Congress (2024) 101 W 5th (1951) 101 W 5th (2024) Case No. Address Approval Exterior Building Modifications NRD-2001-0080 101 W. 5th St. NRD-2004-0059 422 Congress Ave. NRD-2007-0021 422 Congress Ave. Staff Staff Staff Approval of projecting sign. New exterior doors, relocated storefront. Installing elevator and stairs to rooftop. NRD-2007-0135 422 Congress Ave. Commission New rooftop deck addition. NRD-2007-0144 422 Congress Ave. Commission Approval of the “Prague” sign. NRD-2008-0053 422 Congress Ave. NRD-2011-0068 422 Congress Ave. Staff Staff Approval of the “Prague” sign. Replacing first-floor windows along 5th. NRD-2015-0009 101 W. 5th St. Commission New rooftop deck addition. HPO and HLC have consistently approved exterior modifications to these buildings over the past two decades. 422 Congress – City-Approved 2007-2008 Modifications 101 W 5th – City-Approved 2015 Modifications Staff Report for 101 W 5th St Roof Deck Addition (2015) Recap HPO and HLC have consistently approved exterior modifications to these structures over the past two decades. At this point, the structures have been significantly modified – so much so that the Congress Avenue Historic District does not consider them to be contributing and a past staff review found them not to be historic. Accordingly, the applicant requests – and staff recommends – that HLC release the demolition permit. Back-Up Slides The property was the subject of considerable controversy in 2015 when a prior owner applied to operate a strip club out of 422 Congress – prompting Council to restrict adult-oriented businesses in downtown. 1946 1978 2007 2009 2013 2017 2019 2022 2024 1978
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January 5, 2026 Chair Ben Heimsath Austin Historic Landmark Commission By email at: BC-Ben.Heisath@austintexas.gov and preservation@austintexas.gov RE: Rosedale School, Jan. 7 HLC Agenda Item 15 Dear Chair Heimsath and members, I am a Rosedale resident, am active in our neighborhood association, and since 2021, I have been monitoring and reporting to our email list-serve on AISD’s process of “repurposing” the Rosedale School. I thought some neighborhood context would be helpful. As you heard at your Dec. 3 meeting, the community engagement back in 2021-2022 by AISD was all about teacher housing, and the most intensive development, of four theoretical options shared with the neighbors, is pasted below. There were no actual plans and therefore no discussion of preserving or disposing of some bricks and panes of glass from the façade. (That is a small correction to Leah Bojo’s testimony to you on Dec. 3 at 1:01 on your recording. As she said, she was not part of the process back then. She did know that “full demolition” was on the table back then as it is today.) That brings me to my first concern, that this has been repeatedly posted as “partial demolition.” Words matter in postings under the Open Meetings Act and that posting is materially misleading when one reads what is actually proposed. It is a total demolition 1 with at best reconstruction of maybe 2% of the existing structure, assuming they in fact follow through. Does anyone keep an eye on that in the years to come? I appreciated your vote for postponement on Dec. 3, and your rationale, to listen to the affected neighbors. As you heard, before Dec. 3 there was one community meeting where AISD and OHT were very clear and explicit: there would be no compromise to the 435-unit, 6-story, edge-to-edge complex they envisioned, and they would sue the neighbors by Oct. 31, which they did. Since your Dec. 3 meeting of course there have been 2 weeks of holiday down time at minimum, but there was one other opportunity to engage, a meeting on Dec. 10 convened by Councilmember Siegel. Refusal to compromise was reiterated by Leah Bojo and David Hartman and the only thing we really learned was that they were pushing forward in January. On that same day I attended your Architectural Review Committee discussion of the Rosedale School. It was short, and shockingly opaque for someone used to attending …
906 W 22nd Street Historic Landmark Commission Item No. 16 2025-141132 DA January 7, 2026 1 Neighborhood Aerial 2 Site Aerial 3 Property Details Size: • 0.1613 acres, or approximately 7,027 square feet • All lots: 0.4993 acres, or approximately 21,753 square feet Protected Bike Lanes Current Use: • Multifamily (Apartments, 8 units) Transit/Access: • CapMetro 22nd and Pearl Stop: • Route 642 – (UT Shuttle Weekdays + Sundays) • All Ages and Abilities Bicycle Priority Network • Pearl Street – Protected two-way bike lanes 4 Zoning and FLUM Map CS-NP Mixed Use /Office MF-4-NP MF-4-NP Mixed Use Multi- family MF-4-NP MF-4-NP High- Density Mixed Use MF-4-CO- ETOD- DBETOD-NP MF-4-NP (Moderate High-Density Multifamily Residential – Neighborhood Plan) Mixed Use Mixed Use 5 Landmark Designation Criteria City Code requires that a property must demonstrate significance in at least two of the below criteria: i. Architecture ii. Historical Associations iii. Archeology iv. Community Value v. Landscape Feature 6 Landmark Designation Criteria City Code requires that a property must demonstrate significance in at least two of the below criteria: i. Architecture ii. Historical Associations iii. Archeology iv. Community Value v. Landscape Feature 7 Landmark Designation Criteria Significance i. Architecture • The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind building. ii. Historical Associations • The property has long-standing significant associations with persons, groups, institutions, businesses, or events of historic importance which contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation; or represents a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. iii. Archeology • The property has, or is expected to yield, significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region; iv. Community Value • The property has a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of …
1/6/26, 2:38 PM Inbox - Lukes, Austin - Outlook Outlook Item 16, HLC Agenda 1-7-2026, 906 W. 22nd From mchone1234 <mchone1234@sbcglobal.net> Date Tue 1/6/2026 12:33 PM To Lukes, Austin <Austin.Lukes@austintexas.gov> Cc mchone1234@sbcglobal.net <mchone1234@sbcglobal.net> External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Austin, The applicant's representative has indicated a height for the new construction that exceeds the allowed height and would require a COA amendment equivalent to a "rezoning", I think a request for demolition may be premature. The normal COA development process is for required land use such as "zoning" be in place prior to Site Plans which is then followed by Building Permits. Best regards, Mike Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". https://outlook.office.com/mail/inbox/id/AAkALgAAAAAAHYQDEapmEc2byACqAC%2FEWg0A6UK4Akm%2F4kyeqPqQsWBd3wABiOHpywAA?native… 1/1
ESB-MACC ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 5, 2025 EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 5, 2025 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center convened in a Regular Meeting on November 5, 2025, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. (Some members of the ESB-MACC Advisory Board participated via videoconference.) Chair Navarro called the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Angelica Navarro, Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Alexander “Al” Duarte, Lynda Quintana, Selma Sanchez. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz (left at 7:40 p.m.), Raul “Roy” Reyna. Board Members Absent: Noemi Castro, John Estrada, Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Anthony Martinez. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speaker 1: Emilio Zamora, Ph.D., Co-founder, Academia Cuauhtli and University of Texas Professor addressed the Board to provide an update on Academia Cuauhtli’s ongoing activities and noted their intention to report to the Board every three to four months. He provided information on a proposed historical exhibition of the MACC, stating the exhibition would cover the history from the 1970s to the present. He indicated that the written narrative for the exhibition was halfway complete, and they were actively seeking funding to support the project. Dr. Zamora added that the plan would be to present the exhibition following the facility’s reopening. Speaker 2: Gonzalo Barrientos, Former State Senator made a statement to the Board, explaining that he frequently receives inquiries from community members regarding events such as quinceañeras and other celebrations. He stated that he informs callers that the facility is operated by the City of Austin and governed by the MACC Board, clarifying that the center is simply named in honor of his late wife. He offered suggestions regarding oversight of the MACC, emphasizing the roles of governing bodies, staff, and the use of public funds. He expressed his hope that the questions he commonly receives could be answered through clear communication of departmental responsibilities, programs, projects, and future plans. Mr. Barrientos added that he would be willing to return to the Board if they wished to discuss any specific questions further. Speaker 3: Anna Maciel, Former MACC Advisory Board Member spoke to the Board regarding Pan Am Hillside. She expressed her support for the MACC hosting events at the hillside, provided certain conditions were met. Ms. Maciel stressed the importance of unified communication and collaboration among all parties. She …
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER Phase 2 Improvements MACC Advisor y Board Update Heidi Tse Capital Delivery Project Manager January 7, 2026 • Parking : Overflow parking sod installed. Exterior (left) : Concrete is being cleaned in preparation for new seal coat. Exterior (right): Existing stair has been repainted • Auditorium: Control Booth has been painted • Interiors: Pin boards installed in classrooms and meeting rooms. South Addition: Storefront Water test in progress. Reception: Curved window with temporary Plexi-glass installation in progress . Auditorium: Theatrical curtains installed. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) grants temporary, conditional use of a building for stocking or furnishing before all construction work is fully completed. MACC full building TCO for Stocking as of 11/12/2025 Certificate of Occupancy (CO) that proves a structure is habitable based on its legal use and type of property and meets all building codes. Targeted for Spring 2026 TCO vs CO Estimated Completion The Re-opening may occur sometime between the project’s substantial completion and final completion. Substantial Completion (contractual term) is when the facility is deemed ready to be occupied by the owner, but other minor work still needs to be completed by the contractor. The exact date or alignment of the Re-opening will not be known until construction has significantly progressed. Must achieve TCO at a minimum. The anticipated project completion timeline is: 1. Target Substantial Completion: 11/03/25 11/19/25 12/2025 – 2/2026 2. Target Re-opening Spring 2026 Substantial Completion (Contract Promised Date 9/11/25) : 1. Create Punchlist of work to be remediated • Begin generating official Punchlist with each design discipline for conformity of design intent from December 2025 - January 2026 2. Provide Training for MACC staff on building systems. • Begin December 2025 - January 2026 December 12, 2025 No. of Items recorded: 1,094 January 2, 2026 No. of Items recorded: 2,335 Project Milestones Updates • Ceremonial Groundbreaking: December 10, 2022 • GMP 1 (Site Work) Notice to Proceed issued: August 28, 2023 • GMP 2 (Building / Landscape) Notice to Proceed issued: March 7, 2024 • Steel “Topping Out”: September 11, 2024 • Target Major Construction Ends: February 2025 • Target Stocking: Late February 2026 • Target Staff Move-In: March 2026 • Target Grand Re-Opening: Spring 2026 Emergency Project Square Foot Analysis Questions ?
Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Sarah Fitzsimons Tuesday, January 6, 2026 5:03 PM Historic Preservation Office 3710 Cedar Street You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution I am the owner of the house at 302 West 35th Street. I am opposed to the development at 3710 Cedar Street, Case number: HR2025-158169-3710 Cedar St. Thank you, Sarah Fitzsimons CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 1
Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Misael Ramos Wednesday, January 7, 2026 1:21 PM McWhorter, Trey - BC; Castillo, Raymond - BC; bc-jamie.alvarez@austintexas.gov; Larosche, Carl - BC; Evans, Roxanne - BC; Grogan, Harmony - BC; Heimsath, Ben - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Historic Preservation Office; 'brenda malik' via R.W.H.C.N.A Members Demo Opposition - 2406 E. MLK BLVD Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged External Email - Exercise Caution Good afternoon Commissioners, I'm writing to you to ask to oppose the demolition of property 2406 E. MLK BLVD. This house has historic significance to our neighborhood and is part of our contributing houses. We're also opposing this demo because we fear it will set a precedent for other historic districts that want their history to remain intact. We thank you for your consideration in this case and ask you to stand with our neighborhood, the legacy families still here, and East Austin history. Sincerely, Misael Ramos - RWHC President CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report 1 Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 2 Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Importance: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: patricia calhoun Wednesday, January 7, 2026 11:24 AM Historic Preservation Office Lukes, Austin; Evans, Roxanne; Misael Ramos; Brenda Malik; Marilyn; Jen Margulies; Lavon Marshall; Meghan King; patricia calhoun 2406 E. MLK Jr., Blvd. DEMOLITION High Follow up Flagged External Email - Exercise Caution Good morning, Hunter, Once again, I am responding to the demolition request for 2406 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.. I am a resident of the Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Historic District and I am in favor of a Postponement of this ruling pending plans or some type of document showing the use of this property. We have not yet had any communication from the Armstrong family regarding their plans and our concern is setting a precedent of demolition of a contributing property. This property is adjacent to an original and well-known homeowner of this Historic District; I would strongly object to approval for demolition without site plans or other documentation showing that the structure is not suitable for rehab. Thank you, Patricia Calhoun, ASID, IIDA, RID Patricia Calhoun THE PERFECT ADDITION 972-814-6543 (Cell) CAUTION: This is …
January 7, 2026 To Whom it May Concern, The VORTEX, a nonprofit business located at 2307 Manor Rd, Austin TX 78722, would like to register opposition to the demolishment of the property located at 2406 E. MLK Blvd. Many properties in the RWHC neighborhood have historic and cultural significance and deserve to be preserved for future generations, including this location. Thank you for your consideration with this matter. Best Regards – Melissa McKnight Managing Director The VORTEX and The Butterfly Bar @ The VORTEX 2307 Manor Rd. Austin, TX 78722 vortexrep.org 512-478-5282 Photography courtesy of Errich Petersen and Bonnie Cullum.
January 7, 2026 RE: 2406 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Demolition Dear Chair Heimsath, Vice Chair Evans, and Members of the Historic Landmark Commission Preservation Austin exists to empower Austinites to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful community culture through preservation. We write today in support of staff’s recommendation to postpone the hearing for the demolition of 2406 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, a contributing structure in the Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Historic District. Our preservation ordinance is designed to prevent exactly this scenario. Absent an extreme circumstance, allowing for the demolition of a contributing structure would set a concerning precedent that impacts the future not only of the Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Historic District, but all historic districts in Austin. In 2021, changes in state law made the creation of new historic districts extremely difficult. With limited potential for future historic districts on the horizon, we have an even greater obligation to protect the districts we do have. We support the Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Neighborhood Association in their efforts to protect their community’s history. In 2020, after a years-long grassroots advocacy campaign, they became Austin’s first historic district exclusively dedicated to Black heritage. The creation of the Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Historic District allowed them to define their neighborhood’s future amidst extreme development pressures and the displacement of its historic community. We are honored to call them partners of over a decade and believe their history and their efforts to preserve it must be protected. Thank you for your consideration and your service to the City of Austin. Sincerely, Miriam Conner, President
