HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits December 3, 2025 PR-2025-131605; GF-2025-144708 601 North Bluff Dr 16 – 1 Proposal Demolish a circa 1946 house. Architecture One-story house clad in rustic stone veneer capped with a cross gabled roof with exposed rafter tails, a partial width porch, and a large stone chimney. Research The House at 601 N Bluff Dr was constructed around 1946. Its first occupants were the Haffelder family. Thomas B. Haffelder was a butcher who worked at the Bonugli grocery store in Austin for 30 years before opening his own barbecue restaurant, called The Shanty, on Red River Street. Haffelder and his wife, Elizabeth, lived at 601 N Bluff until his retirement in 1978. Property Evaluation Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of Texas Vernacular architecture with ranch style influences. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. Staff Recommendation Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, relocation, or deconstruction and salvage over demolition, but approve the demolition permit application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Location Map 16 – 2 Property Information Photos 16 – 3 16 – 4 Occupancy History 1955 Thomas Benton and Elizabeth Haffelder, owners – butcher Demolition Permit Application, 2025 1952 Tommie and Elizabeth Haffelder, owners — Meat cutter, Bonugli’s Red and White Grocery Historical Information 16 – 5 Birth certificate of Tomas Haffelder, 1908 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 18 Feb 1944: 5. The Austin American (1914-1973); Austin, Tex.. 24 Aug 1947: A8. 16 – 6 Banister, Claire. The Austin American (1914-1973); Austin, Tex.. 08 May 1955: C4. The Austin American …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Demolition and Relocation Permits December 3, 2025 PR-2025-137436 2611 Woodmont Avenue 17 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1940 building. Architecture Constructed with Tudor Revival elements and set back far from the street, the house at 2611 Woodmont Avenue evokes the appearance of an estate in West Austin. Design elements include a double chimney next to the main entry, several sequential gables facing the street underneath a steep cross gable running parallel to Woodmont Avenue, and several large metal windows on the front elevation. From the side facing Exposition Boulevard, a side driveway terminates at a non-historic carport. Given the site’s elevation, a lower level is visible from this side. The building appears to be in good condition and embodies the original form and style well. Research When the Tudor Revival house was completed in or slightly before 1940, the first owners were Leslie and Juanita Engelking, who lived there along with their daughter Doris, who was studying at the University of Texas. By 1944, the house had been sold to Howard and Eva Degler, the former of whom worked as a professor. By the late 1940s through at least 1959, the property passed to Richard & Violetta Weber, who raised their daughter Nancy at the address. Richard worked as a dentist after moving to Austin in the 1930s, and was employed at the Capital National Bank Building (now called the Norwood Tower) in downtown Austin. Property Evaluation Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of Tudor Revival architecture in west Austin. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. Staff Recommendation …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Demolition and Relocation Permits December 3, 2025 PR-2025-141795 3006 Fruth Street 18 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1936 building. Architecture This single-story Craftsman bungalow features a large front porch that stretches across the right two-thirds of the front elevation. This wall also features two sets of paired hung wood windows that appear to be original or well-made replacements. A broad front gable covers the porch, with a side gable behind covering the main house at a moderate pitch. The original, narrow teardrop siding is present and is in good condition. Research Upon construction in the mid-1930s, the property was owned by Jeanie Prewitt, who was employed by the Texas State Highway Department. Throughout her ownership of 3006 Fruth Street, one or more renters are listed as living at the address. This continued after the house was sold to Kellie Parsons, who lived at the address with her husband as well as family members and a cycle of short term renters, the most common being students at the University of Texas. Shortly after their purchase of the property, Kellie Parsons and her husband, Jack Lovell Wilkerson, welcomed their first child, who was raised at the address. Property Evaluation The 2020 North Central Austin historic resource survey lists the property as a contributing resource to either a potential Fruth Street local or national historic district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of Craftsman bungalow architecture. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. Staff Recommendation Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, relocation, or deconstruction and salvage over demolition, but approve the demolition permit …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Demolition and Relocation Permits December 3, 2025 PR-2025-139336 812 Park Boulevard 19 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1937 building. Architecture This single-story, stone-clad house was constructed around 1937 but contains some design features that would become common to the ranch style commonly seen in many other parts of Austin. The low, horizontal form, with two separate front facing gables that bookend a long, low side gabled roof form, as well as the picture window alongside otherwise horizontally oriented fenestration, and the L-shaped plan would all become features of later developments, but here are combined with a white stone cladding and covered entryway that are more common to the older houses found on the rest of Park Boulevard. Decorative attic vents and two small, vertical windows on the front elevation appear to have embedded a slight Tudor Revival influence as well. Research The house was originally built for Ralph & Elizabeth Button of Button Ice Cream Company, which was developing into a larger organization after being founded some years before. However, this changed with the passing of Ralph Button in 1943, after which sole ownership passed to Elizabeth and after to Ralph Jr., who worked as a driver. Elton & Millo Marcum purchased the property after, and lived there for several years, adding on to the footprint in 1962. Property Evaluation The 2021 North Loop-Hancock-Boggy Creek historic resource survey lists the property as a medium priority and eligible as a contributing resource to a potential Park Boulevard historic district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of an early ranch-inspired residence in this area of the city. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural …
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Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: patricia calhoun Monday, December 1, 2025 3:06 PM Historic Preservation Office patricia calhoun; Brenda Malik; Misael Ramos; Marilyn Poole 2406 E MLK, Jr. Blvd Demolition Protest Importance: High You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Good afternoon, Hunter, Thank you for returning my call today regarding the Certificate of Appropriateness 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. 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 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: Attachments: 1(713)6282228 <ctmavayaalerts@austintexas.gov> Tuesday, December 2, 2025 8:19 AM Historic Preservation Office [Transcribed] Voice Message From: 1 (713) 6282228 VoiceMsg[ID=1414728 G=40 F=228 A=588B9018-E3E0-4915-B196-27EE696E9546 C=1 CID= 1(713)6282228].wav Hello, my name is Marilyn Webb. I'm a neighbor of case number 20. G F 202-514-4858. The 2406 East Mar(cid:415)n Luther King junior Boulevard. I object to this applica(cid:415)on. The builder or whoever owns the property has has never discussed the cer(cid:415)ficate of appropriateness of a demoli(cid:415)on at this contribu(cid:415)ng property. I would like to see any alterna(cid:415)ves to pull demoli(cid:415)on. As it is a contribu(cid:415)ng property. Please give me a call, I'm going to make an a(cid:425)empt to file this objec(cid:415)on. Thank you. Yes. 1
Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Dear Mr. Sturgill, Ora Houston Tuesday, December 2, 2025 9:49 AM Historic Preservation Office 2406 E. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd. - Case # - PR-2025-144142; GF 2025-144858 External Email - Exercise Caution I am Ms. Ora Houston and I own property at 1902 Maple Avenue, 78722, Lot 8 Washington Subdivision. Am requesting that the Historic Landmark Commission grant a postponement regarding the Certificate of Appropriateness for the above referenced Case number. The applicant, Dmitriy Dubrovsky has not been in contact with nor has had any conversations with anyone in the Rogers Washington Holy Cross Historic District! Rogers Washington Holy Cross will probably be the only Historic District possible within the six square mile boundaries of the African American Cultural Heritage District. That will be because of the stringent requirements imposed by the State Representative and State Senator who were elected to 'represent not repress' the people of the District. It is unthinkable that this Case would go forward without the Applicant having no conversations with the people in the District in order to have an understand of what can and can not be deconstructed and/or constructed on the site. How disrespectful of the history of citizens of Austin whose structures are continuing examples of how beautiful, creative, engaged and resourceful they were throughout this community, City and State. Please grant a postponement until those conversation(s) can be held! Respectfully, Ms. Ora Houston 2207 E. 22nd Street 512-472-2951 “Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth. It is the very purpose of life, not something you do in your spare time.” - The Honorable Shirley Chisholm 1 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". 2
Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative Historic Landmark Commission Briefing | December 3, 2025 CAUDI Vision Plan "Congress Avenue, often called the "Main Street of Texas," is one of the most iconic, historic and lively streets in Austin. The Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative (CAUDI) envisions a transformative urban design, placemaking, and implementation strategy for Congress Avenue between Riverside Dr. and 11th St.” “The goal of this effort is to create a multifunctional complete street with a dynamic public realm that contributes to Downtown Austin's evolution as a sustainable mixed-use downtown and supports Austin's identity as a unique and iconic cultural city." 2 Full Build Scenario Riverside Dr to South Shore of Lady Bird Lake (future, unfunded) Green Gateways (future, unfunded) Cesar Chavez St – 7th St (Planned First Phase, funded) Bridge Enhancements (Future, unfunded) 7th – 11th St (Future, unfunded) 3 How we got here & what we heard Grow into a plaza concept. Retail Street alternative north of 7th Street. High quality materials. Wider pedestrian zones. Support for trees. Balance parking, tree health, bikeway comfort, and pedestrian experience. 4 Planned First Phase Planned First Phase: Construction Impacts: Construction from Cesar Chavez St to Short-term vehicle detours possible 7th St starting early 2026 Timeline & Cost: Begins early 2026, continues through 2027 Approx. 3 months per block $13M budget for first phase Pedestrian access will remain open City + DAA campaign to support businesses 5 6 Trees Maintain existing trees unless identified as dead, diseased, or an imminent hazard. Provide new landscaped areas around trees with soil and hardwood mulch. Add new trees only as needed to fill significant canopy gaps or replace dead, diseased or hazardous trees – subject to further coordination. 7 Furnishings Above ground planters to be removed. Great Streets Furnishings proposed for trash + recycling receptacles, bike racks, and benches. Great Streets Bench Great Streets Bike Racks Great Streets Recycling Great Streets Trash 8 Pavers Match existing paver style. Use new OR salvaged pavers based on feasibility of removing existing pavers without damaging them. Typical granite paver style and size. Variations in pavers on 300 block. 9 Lighting Strategy: relocate light poles (only as needed) where they severely conflict with the proposed pedestrian path. Coordination ongoing. Example of …
Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: CLIFTON LADD Wednesday, November 26, 2025 3:47 PM Bat Taniguchi; Heimsath, Ben - BC; Larosche, Carl - BC; Grogan, Harmony - BC; Eppright, Harrison - BC; Alvarez, Jaime - BC; Acton, Jeffrey - BC; Rice, Judah - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Pleasant-Wright, Tonya - BC; McWhorter, Trey - BC Historic Preservation Office; Barbara Cilley; Susan Armstrong Fisher; Mary Fealkoff HLC meeting 12-3-25; item 9. PR-2025-142120 – 1806 Drake Ave. External Email - Exercise Cau(cid:415)on Good a(cid:332)ernoon, Commissioners - I am wri(cid:415)ng to urge you to deny the applica(cid:415)on for demoli(cid:415)on of 1806 Drake Avenue, as included on your agenda for your December 3 mee(cid:415)ng. 1806 Drake is a 1940s ranch-style home and a contribu(cid:415)ng structure in the Travis Heights - Fairview Park Na(cid:415)onal Register Historic District. We urge the owners to reconsider their applica(cid:415)on for demoli(cid:415)on and to look for ways to retain and remodel the exis(cid:415)ng home. Most of the homes in this block of Drake are contribu(cid:415)ng structures in the District, and it would be a shame to lose another valuable contribu(cid:415)ng home. We also note that the applicant has not provided any plans for what they would do on the property in place of the exis(cid:415)ng home. The Historic Landmark Commission must review plans for new construc(cid:415)on in Na(cid:415)onal Register districts before demoli(cid:415)on permits may be issued. The SRCC Historic Preserva(cid:415)on Commi(cid:425)ee does not agree to the demoli(cid:415)on of any contribu(cid:415)ng structure for which we do not have an opportunity to review replacement plans. There are many instances of similar homes being rehabilitated much more affordably than demolishing an exis(cid:415)ng home and building an en(cid:415)rely new one. We would hope that the owners would further consider this op(cid:415)on. Thank you for your considera(cid:415)on of these comments. Sincerely, Cli(cid:332)on Ladd SRCC Historic Preserva(cid:415)on Commi(cid:425)ee Co-Chair CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use cau(cid:415)on when clicking links or opening a(cid:425)achments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" bu(cid:425)on in Outlook. For any addi(cid:415)onal ques(cid:415)ons or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@aus(cid:415)ntexas.gov". 1
Richard E. Anderson 2307 Woodlawn Blvd. Austin, Texas 78703 T: 512.538.0051 November 13, 2025 Via email preservation@austintexas.gov City of Austin Historic Preservation Office Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 RE: 1608 PEASE ROAD, AUSTIN, TX To Whom it May Concern: Please accept this letter as my recommendation to demolish the duplex at 1608 Pease Road. The duplex was built in 1976, and the demolition would make way for a new home that honors and will contribute to the character of our neighborhood. For the past 25 years, my wife and I have lived at 2307 Woodlawn and are in favor of this demolition. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Richard E. Anderson /mjo
Claudia Taylor Johnson Hall Certificate of Appropriateness 1. Install awnings in same locations as historic awnings (south/west facades) 2. Replace glass at non-original windows (south/west facades) 3. Paint doors and frames (south facade) 4. Replace non-historic handrail (south facade) 5. 6. 7. Install accessibility doors (north facade) Install rooftop screening (west bay roof) Install signage (south/north facades) Install Sign (Compliant) Two New Accessibility Doors North Façade Install Rooftop Screening Install Awnings & Replace Glass West Façade Install Rooftop Screening Install Awnings, Replace Glass, and Paint Doors/Frames Install Signage (50 sf) Replace Handrail South Façade Lowered rooftop screening from 7 ft. to 5 ft. Confirmed glass replacement and door frame painting does not affect original or unaltered conditions. Revised south façade signage installation to have minimal impact on columns Removed trellis at patio Responsive to Committee Feedback Back-Up Slides
Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Vickie Schubert Monday, December 1, 2025 4:05 PM Historic Preservation Office GF2025-121036 Demo permit 2821 Salado St (followup) You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Good afternoon. Prior to your meeting of December 3 I wanted to provide a follow-up to my previous email of November 14 in further support of demolition of the property at 2821 Salado. As of the time of my last email, the owner had just boarded up the house because an unhinged homeless man had taken up residence in the property and was yelling, breaking windows and who know what else in the house. It was a very uncomfortable and possibly dangerous situation to which the owner responded. In the two weeks since then, it has become a target of taggers (photos attached). They continue to visit the property and add more tags every several days. Finally today, I noticed the boarding over the back door has been torn off so either another homeless person has take up residence or the house is being scavenged for things like copper wire or both. In either case it has become a dangerous property to live next to and the costs of any sort of rehabilitation grow by the week. The developer met with Shoal Creek Neighborhood Association on November 17. The association decided to take no action to either support or oppose the project. I am urging and pleading with the Commission to take up this matter at the meeting of December 3 and approve the demolition so some positive progress can be made at the property. Thank you. Vickie Schubert 2819 Salado 1 2 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 3 Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 4
Rosedale School – AISD 2117 W 49th Street Rosedale School – DA-2025-142965 City of Austin – Historic Landmark Commission – 12/3/2025 1940 Rosedale School – 2117 West 49th Street City of Austin – Historic Landmark Commission – 12/3/2025 Rosedale School – 2117 West 49th Street City of Austin – Historic Landmark Commission – 12/3/2025 Rosedale School – 2117 West 49th Street City of Austin – Historic Landmark Commission – 12/3/2025 Rosedale School – 2117 West 49th Street City of Austin – Historic Landmark Commission – 12/3/2025 Rosedale School – 2117 West 49th Street City of Austin – Historic Landmark Commission – 12/3/2025 Rosedale School – 2117 West 49th Street City of Austin – Historic Landmark Commission – 12/3/2025 Rosedale School – 2117 West 49th Street City of Austin – Historic Landmark Commission – 12/3/2025 Rosedale School – 2117 West 49th Street City of Austin – Historic Landmark Commission – 12/3/2025 Rosedale School – 2117 West 49th Street City of Austin – Historic Landmark Commission – 12/3/2025 Rosedale School – 2117 West 49th Street City of Austin – Historic Landmark Commission – 12/3/2025
Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Leslie Currens Monday, December 1, 2025 9:27 PM Historic Preservation Office Postpone the Demolition Permit Decision for Old Rosedale School You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Chairman Heimsath and commission members, As a neighbor near the Rosedale School, I request that you postpone a decision on the demolition of this property, as requested in case number: DA 25-142965. A legal fight over deed restrictions on the property is being waged in court, and it’s premature to consider a permit to demolish the building until the court case is resolved. The building itself may have useful life left on it. Until the future of the property is decided, it would be best not to demolish the building at this time. Sincerely, Leslie Currens 5615 Bull Creek Rd, Austin, TX 78756 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: Joshua Villarreal Monday, December 1, 2025 9:27 PM Historic Preservation Office Old Rosedale School You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission, My name is Joshua Villarreal, I am a resident and owner of 4700 Rosedale Avenue, literally feet from the old Rosedale School. I am writing to express my concern as an Austin and Rosedale resident on the hearing tomorrow to decide the historical value and potential demolition of the school. It seems to be premature to hold this hearing while there is a court ruling in the balance on the site's existing deed restriction limiting a single residence per parcel, and the hearing should be postponed until there is clarity on what could be built on the site. There is also an active lawsuit from Austin Independent School District suing the Rosedale H homeowners, which includes myself and my wife. Pretty shocking to be sued by my own school district and feels like a breach of the social contract between citizens and their own government who is supposed to be for them, not against them. Thanks, -- Joshua Villarreal (210) 328-9679 CAUTION: This is an …
