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Historic Landmark Commission – Oct. 7, 2026

13.0 - 1614 Preston Ave — original pdf

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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts October 7, 2026 HR-2026-101908 Old West Austin Historic District 1614 Preston Avenue 13 – 1 Proposal Construct a two-story addition at a contributing property. Project Specifications 1) Remove or cover existing stone exterior cladding and remove existing windows. 2) Construct a second floor addition above the existing house, doubling the footprint. Architecture This house is a single-story, stone clad residence with an inset porch and modest decoration at the corner of Preston Avenue and Jefferson Street. The front elevation is dominated by a large picture window at the rear of the porch and a broad low-pitch gable roof above. The house is set slightly above grade on an elevated foundation, with the stone cladding extending to the ground. At the side street, a two car garage is present behind the house and attached to the main house by a non-original conditioned space. Research For at least the first two decades after its construction, this property was owned by pastors from the University Christian Church in Austin. There is no record that this was ever designated as an official residence, and deed details show that each of the pastors owned the property outright. It is likely that the first owners, Lawrence & Letha Bash, sold the property upon the installment of Dr. William Gibble to the same position, at which point the former owners moved. 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 in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential additions 1. Location The second story addition extends roughly the entire floorplate of the ground floor, approximately doubling the square footage of the property. 2. Scale, massing, and height By doubling the size of the house, the addition does not propose a similar scale to the existing. However, there are numerous examples of large additions found throughout the district that have been approved. 3. Design and style This proposal removes or covers the existing first floor cladding and creates a unified appearance between original and the addition. Due to issues with the existing masonry cladding, it is not inappropriate to remove and replace with another appropriate material. 4. Roofs The proposed roof form is hipped, which will entirely eliminate the character-defining front gable. A …

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13.1 - 1614 Preston Ave - Photos & Drawings — original pdf

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1614 PRESTON AVE AS-BUILT DRAWINGS COPYRIGHT NOTICE: The designs represented by these plans are copyrighted and are subject to copyright protection under 17 U.S.C. §101, et seq., as amended. Unauthorized use of these plans or the designs represented therein will subject the infringer to damages and/or judicial action as provided by federal law. e v A n o t s e r P 4 1 6 1 3 0 7 8 7 , X T n i t s u A i s g n w a r D t l i u B - s A s t i m r e P s s e r p x E n i t s u A e n a K e k i M STREET VIEW AERIAL VIEW PROJECT # 26042 06.12.2026 Issued for Review PROJECT DATA LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY ID: ZONING DISTRICT: NEIGHBORHOOD: HISTORIC: W 60FT LOT 40 BLK 16B PEMBERTON HEIGHTS SEC 9 116588 SF-3-NP WINDSOR YES LOT AREA (TCAD): WCID #10: EDWARDS AQUIFER: FLOOD: BATH COUNT: 8,249.82 SF N/A YES NO 2 SHEET TITLE Cover Sheet SHEET NO. A - 0.0 1614 PRESTON AVENUE PROPERTY IMAGES, LEFT ELEVATION 1614 PRESTON AVENUE PROPERTY IMAGES, FRONT & RIGHT ELEVATION 1614 PRESTON AVENUE PROPERTY IMAGES, FRONT ELEVATION I s a x e T f o S L A N G R O N G I S E D I r e t n e c n g i s e d e m o h 6 6 6 8 7 . X T , S O C R A M M A S D A O R D O O W D E R 8 0 9 4 5 7 7 1 - 1 3 3 ) 2 1 5 ( I E C F F O 4 0 7 2 - 5 4 8 ) 2 1 5 ( L L E C © NOTE: TREE TAGS 243, 244, 245 PENDING URGENT REMOVAL UNDER APPROVED PERMIT 2026-090014TP (DEAD, DISEASED, IMMINENT HAZARD) FOR SEVERE ROT AND UTILITY LINE RISKS. 19'-8" 11'-3 1/2" 14'-6 7/8" 8'-8" 13'-6 7/8" 7'-1 3/4" 91'-11 3/4" " 4 / 3 0 1 - ' 7 " 4 / 3 1 1 - ' 7 2 S H 0 2 0 2 " 1 - ' 0 2 2050 SH 6068 GLASS DOORS W/H BED-2 8'-3" CLG 217 SQ. FT. 14'-2" x 15'-3" 3050 SH …

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13.2 - 1614 Preston Ave - Contractor Letter on Masonry — original pdf

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August 20, 2026 Historic Preservation Office City of Austin, Texas preservation@austintexas.gov RE: Condition of Existing Masonry at 1614 Preston Avenue, Austin, Texas 78703 Mr. Lukes and Members of the Historic Landmark Commission, I am the general contractor for the proposed renovation and second-story addition at 1614 Preston Avenue. I have over 20 years of experience in residential construction in Austin and Central Texas, including work on homes of this era, and with the kinds of masonry challenges present at 1614 Preston. This letter details my professional assessment of the condition of the existing masonry, the origin of the present issues, and my recommendation. On the structural questions, I have relied on the concurring opinion of the project’s structural engineer, Bradley Shaw. The existing stone masonry at 1614 Preston does not extend around the building. The stone is present on the front and along a little more than half of the left side. The remaining walls are not stone- clad. In my assessment, significant portions of this masonry do not appear original to the 1939 structure. This is most apparent at the chimney and along the Jefferson Street side. This conclusion is based on the variation in the stone’s cut and color, differences in coursing and mortar, and the way the stonework terminates, particularly at and around the chimney and the earlier addition area. These observations are consistent with the property’s other evidence of prior additions, as well as the structural engineer’s findings. The existing masonry is deteriorating and cannot be reliably stabilized. I observe cracking and displacement within the stonework, failed mortar joints, and clear evidence of chronic moisture intrusion. This evidence includes staining, dampness, and heavy biofilm growth in areas that appear to remain persistently wet rather than occasionally damp. The concentration of biofilm at grade and across the lower half of the wall is consistent with water collecting and remaining at the base of the wall, from ground contact, splashback, and the lack of appropriate base flashing. At the chimney, the biofilm marks sustained water entry at a junction that is a common source of leaks. Mortar loss and stone decay are most advanced in these same areas. In my experience, the cause is most often the manner of construction. A masonry wall always takes on some water. Without sufficient weather-resistive barriers, drainage cavities, flashing, or weep systems, water is held against the back of the stone and …

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13.3 - 1614 Preston Ave - Updated Contractor Letter on Masonry — original pdf

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Highland Lakes Engineering Box 1164, Kingsland, Texas 78639 830-637-9584 Tx. Reg # F-9209 To: City of Austin and HOA From: Brad Shaw Subject: 1614 Preston Street, Austin This is to certify that a structural review of the existing house rock veneer was made with the following conditions and concerns: 1) The single story house is approximately 60+ years old and is constructed as a pier and beam foundation with an exterior limestone rock veneer. There are also two additional separate concrete slabs on the property adjacent to the main house which are of unknown age that show signs of settling. There are some visible exterior evidence of moisture penetration in the wall cavities that requires further demolition, but is a good indicator that the rock veneer has been penetrated. 2) A rock fireplace and chimney has been added in the past and is leaning and pulling away from the main structure of the house. 3) There is proposed a second story addition to the entire house area. Since the second story will add a significant weight load condition to the perimeter house veneer foundation and that some movement has currently been noticed, it is recommend the original rock veneer of the house be removed and replaced with a stucco veneer on both first and second floors of the proposed project. This solution is also recommended since the location of the house is in an area of expansive soils. Date: 9/17/2026

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13.4 - 1614 Preston Ave - ARC Update Letter — original pdf

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1614 Preston Avenue | Owner’s Update RE: Architectural Review Committee Discussion September 27, 2026 Austin Lukes and Planning Department Team Historic Preservation Office City of Austin, Texas preservation@austintexas.gov Owner’s Update Re: Architectural Review Committee Discussion of Proposed Interior Renovation and Second-Story Addition at 1614 Preston Avenue, Austin, Texas 78703 (Old West Austin NRHD) Dear Mr. Lukes, Historical Preservation Office, and Members of the Historic Landmark Commission, This letter supplements the Owner’s Letter of Information dated August 5, 2026. Following referral from the September 2, 2026 meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission, we presented our project to the Architectural Review Committee on September 10, 2026. We have summarized the discussion and the Committee’s feedback below. a. Exterior masonry and wall assembly. Following the Commission meeting, we returned to our professional team to request the sealed letter recommended by the Commission and to discuss selective demolition of the wall to further inspect its assembly. We were advised firmly that such an inspection would only confirm the deterioration and moisture issues previously described rather than yield new findings. Given that advice, and to avoid inadvertent start-of-work complications with construction loan financing underway, we have not conducted further demolition of the wall assembly. The sealed letter provided by our Engineer, dated September 17, 2026, has been submitted for the Commission’s review. b. Front porch. We discussed an area of confusion in the plan submission, and confirmed that the existing recessed porch is retained and extended slightly to the right. c. Setback, massing / placement of the addition. We discussed that relocating a significant portion of the second story to the rear-right, outside the utility zone, is not feasible per our Structural Engineer; the existing slab dates to a prior addition and cannot bear the load, and would require added supports within critical root zones. A deeper front setback is achievable, but only with added structural complexity and cost. With consideration to the project’s likely impact on the structure’s contributing status, the Committee did not recommend further measures to alter the massing, setback, or scale. d. Roof form and second-story porch. Following the Commission meeting, we were prepared to restore the original front gable, and to remove the second-story porch area. After discussion and review of renderings, and with consideration to the project’s likely impact on the structure’s contributing status, the Committee indicated a preference for the front elevation as originally proposed (no front gable, …

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14.0 - 71 Rainey St — original pdf

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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts October 7, 2026 SB-2026-112656 Rainey Street National Register Historic District 71 Rainey Street 14 – 1 Proposal Install a freestanding sign. Project Specifications The proposed project includes installation of a single unlit sign. The proposed sign is an 8.7 square foot circle, mounted on a metal post near the entrance to the property. Design Standards The City of Austin’s Sign Standards for Historic Districts and Landmarks are used to evaluate projects at historic landmarks, in National Register districts, and in locally designated historic districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Number of Signs: The Commission allows one sign per building, unless the building has multiple tenants; in this case, the Commission may allow one sign per façade module, if the façade modules correspond to tenant spaces. The Commission may also allow one sign for each street frontage if the building is at an intersection. A single directory sign is appropriate for a large building with multiple tenants. A single sign is proposed. Sign Types: The Commission may allow window signs, awning signs, projecting signs, and flush mounted signs for most commercial buildings. Freestanding signs are allowed for office and retail uses in historic residential buildings. City codes prohibit the Commission from approving the following sign types: (1) rotating, (2) off-premise, (3) roof signs, (4) portable, or (5) signs which flash or blink at intervals. City code also prohibits handbills, posters, or placards on a structure except inside a window or on a bulletin board. The proposed sign is freestanding; however, it does not correspond to a commercial use in a historically residential building type. Sign Size: The maximum size for signs depends on the sign type: 1. Projecting (blade) signs: 6 square feet 2. Flush-mounted signs: 7% of the overall façade area, with a maximum height of 2 feet and a maximum size of 20 square feet 3. Window signs: The lesser of 20% of the window or 8 square feet 4. Awning signs: The lesser of 20% of the awning panel or 8 square feet. Large commercial buildings (over 3 stories): Cumulative signage may not exceed 40 square feet per façade and must comply with a signage plan for the building. The proposed sign is 8.7 square feet. It exceeds the size limit for blade signs but falls under the limit for flush- mounted signs. Sign …

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14.1 - 71 Rainey St - Updated Drawings — original pdf

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6 1/4" ONE(1) NON-ILLUMINATED SIGN • ONE(1) ALUMINUM SIGN CABINET MFG OUT OF ALUMINUM SQUARE TUBE AND SKINNED WITH ALUMINUM SHEETING. PAINTED BLUE AND HAVE PINK GRAPHICS. • DIGITALLY PRINTED GRAPHICS MATCHING PMS 219 SATIN • CABINET PAINTED PMS 2925 C SATIN • STEEL SUPPORT AND FOUNDATION BY CLIENT. INSTALL BY GLOW. ART 26-071 R11-P-FAFP PMS 2925 C BLUE STAIN PMS 219 C PINK SATIN ART 26-071 R11-P-FAFP ART 26-071 R11-P-FAFP ART 26-071 R10 FAFP

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15.0 - 2107 Hartford Rd — original pdf

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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts October 7, 2026 PR-2026-104861; GF-2026-111379 Old West Austin Historic District 2107 Hartford Road 15 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1938 residence. Architecture This single-story bungalow features Tudor Revival design elements including a steeply pitched roof, casement windows, and nested gable overhangs on the front elevation. To one side is an enclosed corner porch that is now clad in vinyl or wood siding, matching the gable walls. The remainder of the exterior walls are clad in multi-colored brick. Above the front door is a small gable overhang that slightly shields the entryway. Due to grade changes on the site, the front of the house sits several feet above the street and is accessed via a front stair and porch entry. The property has seen some alterations to character defining features and has lost some integrity, though this may be reversible. Research Long time owners and residents of the property were Louis Harvey and Lillian Kelly, who both lived at the address as widowers. During this time, Lillian Kelly worked as assistant director of the Texas State Teacher Retirement System until her own retirement around 1952. She and her late husband had one son together who served in World War II and continued his service afterwards. Department Comments Per city code § 25-11-213 (G)(4), the Historic Landmark Commission has 180 days to review demolition permits in National Register historic districts starting from the date the application was submitted. This period is set to time out on February 8, 2027. Property Evaluation The property contributes to the Old West Austin National Register district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain 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 decent example of Tudor Revival architecture in the district. 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, …

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15.1 - 2107 Hartford Rd - Photos — original pdf

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16.0 - 211 Academy Dr — original pdf

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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts October 7, 2026 HR-2026-118672 Travis Heights-Fairview Park Historic District 211 Academy Drive 16 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1933 residence. Architecture This house is a largely symmetrical U-plan former duplex with Colonial Revival details. A single-story structure, the recessed center front porch formerly featured two front doors facing each other. At some point in the past, the house was converted to a single unit and one front door was infilled and clad with matching siding. The porch remains in its original appearance otherwise, with two sets of paired windows at its rear, which complement the arched windows at other areas of the front of the building. Three simple wood posts support the roof structure above, which is largely side gabled and features two dormer attic vents. To each end of the house is a street facing gable roof projecting out which each feature several windows covered with wood screen assemblies. This house is slightly elevated, which allows it to sit more evenly on the changing grade of the property. The overall condition of the house is good, and it retains integrity. Research Since this property was purpose built to be a side-by-side duplex, there is a long history of multiple renter tenants who lived in this building. Many of these tenants lived at the property for a long time, including several families employed locally in the area. Early occupants included a tax assessor and collector, as well as an employee for the nearby School for the Deaf. During the Second World War, it was occupied by a supervisor at US Civil Aeronautics Administration. The longest owners and tenants belonged to the Turner family. Marshall & Lucille Turner owned the property from the end of World War II onward, and for a time Jason & Grace Turner occupied the other side. During this period, Marshall and Jason both were employed by the Austin Chemical Company. Department Comments Per city code § 25-11-213 (G)(4), the Historic Landmark Commission has 180 days to review demolition permits in National Register historic districts starting from the date the application was submitted. This period is set to time out on March 9, 2027. Property Evaluation The property contributes to the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain …

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16.1 - 211 Academy Dr - Photos — original pdf

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17.0 - 1410 Travis Heights Blvd — original pdf

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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts October 7, 2026 PR-2026-112460; HR-2026-118626 Travis Heights-Fairview Park Historic District 1410 Travis Heights Boulevard 17 – 1 Proposal Construct a rear addition. Project Specifications Construct an addition at the rear of a contributing property. Addition will extend beyond the current width of the house but will be located entirely behind the existing rear wall line. A side screened deck is also proposed at the side extending beyond the width of the current house. Architecture This Craftsman bungalow retains excellent integrity and has seen minimal alterations. Most prominent of these is a screened-in porch set under an existing front gable roof, which is couched within the building’s larger roof structure. There are sets of paired windows at the front and side of the property, and the moderately-pitched roof retains its exposed rafter tails. Overall, the house is in good condition and fits with its surrounding properties on Travis Heights Boulevard. Research Upon construction in the 1920s, the property was owned by a series of residents who were employed at local businesses, including cashiers, salespeople, and security personnel. The longest of these owners were Charles & Mary Huddleston, who raised children together there until Mary’s death in 1956. 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 in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential additions 1. Location The proposed addition is located behind the historic structure. Though it does extend beyond the width of the original building, it is set far back from the street and will be minimally visible, which meets the citywide historic design standards. 2. Scale, massing, and height The overall height and massing of the addition will match the main house. It will be differentiated by the roof structure, which will be a side gable located only at the rear addition. As a single-story addition, the scale is also appropriate for the property and district. 3. Design and style The overall style of the Craftsman bungalow house is retained across the new addition, though more muted and without decoration. The simple form and style, including at windows, roofing, and siding, all defer to the original section of the house and do not stand out visually. 4. Roofs A side-gabled roof structure is …

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17.1 - 1410 Travis Heights Blvd - Photos & Drawings — original pdf

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17.2 - 1410 Travis Heights Blvd - Presentation — original pdf

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1410 Travis Heights Our forever home Index 01 02 03 04 PRECEDENT FRONT FACADE ENTRY SIDE VIEW O I L O F T R O P e m a N y c n e g A n g i s e D # There is a precedent for enclosing a front porch with steel windows. 518 Mary Street SERVICES Once owned by Liz Lambert, this bungalow was permitted in 2014 to enclose the front porch with steelcase windows and door. l a c i r o t s i H k r a m d n a L n o i s s i m m o C s t h g i e H s i v a r T 0 1 4 1 # i s t h g e H s i v a r T 0 1 4 1 e d a c a F t n o r F Current Future SAME: - Siding - Windows - Roofline Paint NEW: - - Walkway and entry steps - - Porch windows Planters Adding to the charm To accommodate our growing family, we will enclose the screen porch with steel windows for a new entry space. The windows and screens will be painted Sherwin-Williams International Orange. The original wood siding and roof trim will be painted Farrow and Ball Green Smoke. We will maintain all original windows on the front and sides of the home, including within the screened in porch. s t h g i e H s i v a r T 0 1 4 1 # EXAMPLE.COM An inviting entry We will remove the rotten wood deck and replace it with new steps. To add interest, we will include new metal planters with native Austin plants. s t h g i e H s i v a r T 0 1 4 1 # EXAMPLE.COM A peek of a screen porch Through our treasured live oaks and extending behind the current house, a screen porch will be slightly visible from the sidewalk. International Orange will be used for the posts. The skirting of the house will be a natural stucco. This porch was designed specifically to enjoy the majestic live oaks without bugs, of course. s t h g i e H s i v a r T 0 1 4 1 # New Screened Porch w e i V e d i S …

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18.0 - 515 Leland St — original pdf

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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts October 7, 2026 PR-2026-113721 Travis Heights-Fairview Park Historic District 515 Leland Street 18 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1929 garage. Architecture This structure is a two-bay garage listed as a contributing resource to the district. It features two separate garage doors, which have been replaced, separated by a center post for support. The walls are clad in painted board and batten siding which is in good condition but retains its utilitarian appearance. The structure is front gabled and features vents at the front and rear. A non-original metal roof is present above. Research The property was owned for many years by Alton & Julia Walker, and at times also housed renters for a short time. Alton Walker worked for a time as a driver for the Driskill Hotel, but later in the 1940s-50s started a business repairing washing machines and other appliances. The repair shop was listed as having this address on Leland Street, and it is possible that the garage structure was used in service of this work. Department Comments Per city code § 25-11-213 (G)(4), the Historic Landmark Commission has 180 days to review demolition permits in National Register historic districts starting from the date the application was submitted. This period is set to time out on February 27, 2027. Property Evaluation The property contributes to the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain 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 a simple detached garage without stylistic influences found throughout the district. 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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18.1 - 515 Leland St - Photos — original pdf

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19.0 - 1808 E Cesar Chavez St — original pdf

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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits October 7, 2026 PR-2026-040403 1808 East Cesar Chavez Street 19 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1930 structure. Architecture The existing structure is a two story commercial structure with two storefront entries side-by-side on the main elevation. There is a small, metal clad awning above the ground floor entryways. Above, two sets of paired, wood- frame windows are present at the second floor, with a moderately pitched hipped roof with exposed rafter tails above. The roof material is metal standing seam, and all exterior walls are clad in thin teardrop siding. While several of the windows are currently boarded over or otherwise inaccessible, images from the past decade would indicate that the existing material is largely intact, if in need of repair. Research This property has a long history of commercial tenants who served the East Austin community. For several decades after construction, it was home to a beauty parlor, a barber shop, and a shoe repair shop. By the 1950s, one or more of these tenants had vacated the building, but there was always at least one occupied storefront at the property. Newspaper records feature advertisements for Smith’s Barber Shop, Guarantee Wave Shop, and Carlson’s Shoe Repair Shop. The latter of these was owned by Reverend E. A. Carlson, formerly a Swedish Baptist minister, for 31 years until his death in 1964. Department Comments Two permits were issued for the property in 1999, though there are no digitized records of the application material. However, summary descriptions are available in city records. One permit described work to remodel the building’s interior & exterior to create a duplex. The second permit from the same year is summarized as, “Add 1st floor stair tower, porch, and 2nd floor extension.” There are no records of this property being surveyed in the 1980 East Austin historic resource survey or the 1984 citywide comprehensive resource survey. At time of writing, no photos of the property can be found prior to the 1999 permits. This application will time out on November 17, 2026. Property Evaluation The 2016 East Austin historic resource survey lists the property as eligible as a City of Austin landmark, as well as contributing to a potential local or National Register historic district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain integrity. 3) Properties …

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19.1 - 1808 E Cesar Chavez St - Photos — original pdf

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A.L.T.A./N.S.P.S. LAND TITLE SURVEY 2 1 1 2 29" Pecan Tree 20.5" American Elm Tree Buildings & Covered Area to be Demolished LOC: Demolition Erosion Controls: Silt fence or mulch sock, as needed Boundary Boys, LLC

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20.0 - 1508 Canterbury St — original pdf

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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits October 7, 2026 PR-2026-075085; GF-2026-111431 1508 Canterbury Street 20 – 1 Proposal Partially demolish and construct an addition to a ca. 1903 house. Project Specifications Remodel and add a second story. Add a covered deck atop the second story. Replace existing windows, replace siding with stucco, and remove and replace porch. Architecture One-story National Folk cottage with full-width porch supported by turned posts, side-gabled roof, symmetrical wood-trimmed windows, and horizontal wood siding. Research The house at 1508 Canterbury was constructed around 1903. Its first owner-occupants were the family of Charles H. Alhardt, a grocer who also owned and operated the Lone Star Yeast Company. Around 1910, Alhardt sold the house and it became a rental property with relatively high turnover until it was purchased by Eulalio and Reinalda Saldana around 1918. Though Eulalio Saldana died shortly after, his widow remained in the home for the next ten years. After Mrs. Saldana sold the house, it again became a rental property, hosting a variety of working-class tenants including waiters, a concrete finisher, a painter, and students. Pete and Esther Martinez bought the home in the early 1950s, and remained there for at least a decade. Pete Martinez was a plasterer, while Esther Martinez worked at the Casa Blanca Café. 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 potential historic landmarks. Staff have evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet the applicable standards for alterations or residential additions, as the proposed modifications are so extreme as to equate to total demolition when evaluated cumulatively: the proposed project removes almost all historic fabric from the existing 123-year-old house and adds second and third floors that entirely overwhelm the original. Department Comments This item first appears on the October 7, 2026 agenda of the Historic Landmark Commission. The Commission’s 75- day timeline for action will elapse on December 21, 2026. Property Evaluation The 2016 East Austin survey lists the property as contributing to potential local and National Register districts. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff have evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet …

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AUSTIN ENERGY Email: aebspaespa@austinenergy.com ☐This project will require a temporary loop ☐Design required* *If AE Design is required, all construction for AE facilities must be complete and shown on the plot plan in place to meet all clearance requirements. This form must have Designer name, Design WR# in “Scope of work”. Building Service Planning Application (BSPA) This form to be used for review of Residential Building Permits only. The plot plan submitted to plan review must be the same plan submitted for Austin Energy review. Any change to previously submitted plans requires AE review and re-approval. This review DOES NOT include the electric service location or routing. Person Responsible for Request: _____________________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________________________________________ Project Address: ____________________________________________________________ –OR– Legal Description: _____________________________________ Lot: ________ Block: ________ Who is your electrical provider? AE Other: _______________________________________ Scope of work must list ALL new construction, for it to be considered as part of this review (pool/spa, retaining walls, etc.). Anything not listed below is not considered in the review. Scope of work: ____________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________ BSPA Completed by (print name) Phone _______________________________________________________________ _______________ BSPA Completed by (signature) Date AE Representative Use Only City of Austin | Austin Energy Building Service Planning Application (BSPA) v. 6 - 7/2022 (cid:53)(cid:39)(cid:32)(cid:97)(cid:108)(cid:108)(cid:101)(cid:121)(cid:32)(cid:115)(cid:101)(cid:116)(cid:98)(cid:97)(cid:99)(cid:107) 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21.0 - 908 W Gibson St — original pdf

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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits October 7, 2026 PR-2025-153753; GF-2026-120967 908 W. Gibson Street 21 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1938 house and garage. Architecture One-story bungalow with horizontal wood siding, a side-gabled roof, and a partial-width porch beneath a gablet supported by iron scrollwork columns. Research The house at 908 W. Gibson Street was constructed around 1938 by South Austin developer Jacob Bauerle. Though archival records of the property’s history are scarce, city directories show that it was occupied first by several short- term renters, and then by Harold and Alvina Darenberger, beginning in the late 1940s. Harold Darenberger worked as a driver for the Brown Express company. Department Comments This item first appears on the October 7, 2026 agenda of the Historic Landmark Commission. The Commission’s 75- day timeline for action will elapse on December 21, 2026. Property Evaluation The 2016 Bouldin Creek Neighborhood survey lists the property as a medium priority and contributing to a potential historic district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff have evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of a vernacular bungalow. The front entryway may have been altered from a double to a single door, but no photographic evidence or Sanborn maps of the property were available to verity. 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. Location Map 21 – 2 Property Information Photos 21 – 3 21 – 4 Demolition permit application, 2026 Occupancy History City Directory Research, September 2026 …

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22.0 - 1009 E. 13th St — original pdf

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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits October 7, 2026 PR-2026-118055; GF-2026-119191 1009 E. 13th Street 22 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1938 house. Architecture One-story bungalow with asymmetrical gables atop inset corner porch, horizontal wood siding, and 1:1 wood windows. Research Joseph H. Marvels and Nannie Allen married in 1896. Joseph Marvels worked as a driver and express courier, establishing a business with several partners shortly after building a house on the property at 1009 E. 13th Street in 1906. Nannie worked on improving the property over the years: in 1938, she appears to have had the original 1906 building moved to the rear of their lot and replaced with the house that stands today. The Marvels moved into the new house and sold the rear house to Maggie Jackson in 1945. She added onto the front house that same year, and commissioned a second addition in 1957. After her husband’s death in 1950, she worked as a maid and rented out rooms in her house to make ends meet. She remained there until her own death in 1968. Department Comments This item first appears on the October 7, 2026 agenda of the Historic Landmark Commission. The Commission’s 75- day timeline for action will elapse on December 21, 2026. Property Evaluation The 2016 East Austin survey lists the property as contributing to a potential local historic district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff have evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building does not appear to convey architectural significance. The original pre-1906 structure appears to have been rotated and moved to the rear of the lot (now 1208 Navasota) and the current structure built in its place. b. Historical association. The property is associated with the Marvels family. 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 …

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23.0 - 2705 E 2nd St — original pdf

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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits October 7, 2026 PR-2026-110851; GF-2026-118223 2705 E. 2nd Street 23 – 1 Proposal Demolish a pre-1898 house moved onto the lot in 1949 from 2805 Nueces Street. Architecture One-story wing-and-gable house with horizontal siding, 1:1 windows, and double front doors. A two-story addition has been constructed at the rear of the house. Research The main portion of the house at 2705 E. 2nd Street was built during or before 1898 at 2805 Nueces Street. Its earliest occupants appear to have been relatively short-term renters. The first long-term owners, Kate and Rufus Smith, began renting out rooms to UT students during the 1920s and 1930s; by 1926 it was described as a “rooming house” in the Austin Statesman.1 In the late 1930s, they sold the home to dressmaker Bernice Cluck, who supplemented her income as a seamstress by greatly expanding the rental operation. One of Mrs. Cluck’s longer-term tenants was Charles B. Normann, notable Texas artist and director of the Texas School of Fine Arts. In 1939, Normann even operated an art store with business partner and future Assistant Attorney General Joe Fultz2 from the house at 2805 Nueces Street. In 1946, Bernice Cluck sold the property to Fultz. Frank C. Hernandez purchased and moved the house to its current location on E. 2nd Street in 1949. With the Hernandez family, it returned to its original use as a single-family home. They constructed an addition to the rear of the building in 1956, and it remained in the family for 77 years until it was sold in July of 2026.3 Department Comments This item first appears on the October 7, 2026 agenda of the Historic Landmark Commission. The Commission’s 75- day timeline for action will elapse on December 21, 2026. Property Evaluation The 2016 East Austin survey lists the property as contributing to potential local and National Register districts. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain some integrity to its post-1949 period of significance at this address. Fenestration has been altered, but original and period-of-significance openings remain. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff have evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building does not appear to convey architectural significance. b. Historical association. When it …

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24.0-25.0 - 800 and 801 W 34th St — original pdf

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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits October 7, 2026 PR-2026-113688, GF-2026-121921 PR-2026-113706, GF-2026-122065 800-801 W. 34th Street 24 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1965 office building, a ca. 1975 office building, and the connecting skybridge. Architecture 801 W. 34th Street was built in 1965 as a medical clinic by Wilson, Morris, Crain & Anderson. This two-story Mid- century Modern building features New Formalism details such as large-aggregate concrete pilasters, brick, and ceramic tile exterior cladding, fixed metal windows with transoms, and a flat cantilevered roof. “The new building contains 10,700 square feet of space on the ground floor, with additional basement space of 6,000 square feet, and is planned for a future second floor,” exposits the Austin American. The article further describes the building as follows: A unique feature of this clinic is its shape, a Greek cross form with an open landscaped court in the center. The court contains a fountain and an unusual design of plants and trees and is surrounded by glass enclosed corridors, waiting areas and nurses’ stations. The exterior of the building is of pre-cast concrete in panels with vertical ribs; the exposed aggregate texture recalls in color and texture the natural palette of Austin and the Southwest. The forward wing, toward 34th Street, contains the reception lobby, walls of which are almost entirely glass. East of the building is parking area for 75 cars.1 The design combination of vertical pilasters, exposed-aggregate concrete, and monolithic massing is a unique example of a transition piece between the New Formalist movement of the early-to-mid-1960s in Austin and the Brutalist sensibilities of the late 1960s and 1970s. Anderson, a famed Houston modernist, was a pioneer of exposed- aggregate concrete in Modern design; his work on the 1969 Houston Post building, the Austin American-Statesman Building, and the 1977 Frank Erwin Center further expand on themes of monolithic design and planar concrete.2, As a firm, Wilson, Morris, Crain & Anderson collaborated on the construction of the Houston Astrodome, the world’s largest self-supporting dome at the time of its construction in 1965—the same year this building debuted.3 The stone-and-stucco addition at the northeast elevation of Austin Diagnostic Clinic was constructed by the firm in 1971. “Less than seven years after opening its new facilities at 801 West 34th,” notes the Statesman, “the Austin Diagnostic Clinic has added a second story and a three-story wing…the interior open landscaped …

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27.0 - 2027 HLC Meeting Schedule — original pdf

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Historic Landmark Commission 2027 Meeting Schedule The current schedule for HLC meetings is to be held on the first Wednesday of every month, at 6:00 PM. Location of meetings will be scheduled by the City Clerk’s O(cid:431)ice after HLC approval of the proposed meeting schedule. The proposed 2027 HLC meeting schedule is as follows: Wednesday, January 6th, 2027, at 6:00PM Wednesday, February 3rd, 2027, at 6:00PM Wednesday, March 3rd, 2027, at 6:00PM Wednesday, April 7th, 2027, at 6:00PM Wednesday, May 5th, 2027, at 6:00PM Wednesday, June 2nd, 2027, at 6:00PM Wednesday, July 7th, 2027, at 6:00PM Wednesday, August 4th, 2027, at 6:00PM Wednesday, September 1st, 2027, at 6:00PM Wednesday, October 6th, 2027, at 6:00PM Wednesday, November 3rd, 2027, at 6:00PM Wednesday, December 1st, 2027, at 6:00PM

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27.1 - ARC 2027 Meeting Schedule — original pdf

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Historic Landmark Commission Architectural Review Commi(cid:425)ee 2027 Mee(cid:415)ng Schedule Wednesday, January 13th, 2027 at 4:00PM Wednesday, February 10th, 2027 at 4:00PM Wednesday, March 10th, 2027 at 4:00PM Wednesday, April 14th, 2027 at 4:00PM Wednesday, May 12th, 2027 at 4:00PM Wednesday, June 9th, 2027 at 4:00PM Wednesday, July 14th, 2027 at 4:00PM Wednesday, August 11th, 2027 at 4:00PM Thursday, September 9th, 2027 at 4:00PM Wednesday, October 13th, 2027 at 4:00PM Wednesday, November 10th, 2027 at 4:00PM Wednesday, December 8th, 2027 at 4:00PM Loca(cid:415)on: Permi(cid:427)ng and Development Center in room 1401/1402 Deadline to be placed on the agenda is the Wednesday before the mee(cid:415)ng at 12PM.

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03.3 - 1109 Travis Heights Blvd - Previous Staff Report — original pdf

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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts September 2, 2026 PR-2026-053670 Travis Heights-Fairview Park Historic District 1109 Travis Heights Boulevard 6 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1920 house. Architecture This American Foursquare house with Prairie School stylistic influences was constructed around 1920. The two- story house has a low-pitched hipped roof with broad overhangs. The full-width, hipped-roof porch has a long, open span supported at the corners by large square columns. The second floor had recessed corners that been infilled and converted to interior space. Much of the house has been covered with aluminum siding. Wood windows appear throughout the building, with larger, multi-lite fixtures appearing at the front elevation and simpler 1-over-1 units more common at the sides and rear. Research Early owners of this ca. 1920 house were Elmer & Cora Young. E. E. Young was co-owner of an automotive dealership, Hart & Young, Willys-Knight and Overland Austin Agency; he later bought out his partner and continued operation under his name. He served as president of the local automobile dealers’ association. Shortly before his death in 1928, Young became secretary of the Stacy Realty Company, developer of the Travis Heights neighborhood. Later owners included Charles & Katherine Brunner, who owned the house from 1929 until 1947. Charles Brunner operated a jewelry business on East Sixth St. beginning in the late 1890s. After his death in 1933, Katherine Brunner continued to run the jewelry store for another ten years. It appears that she leased out the house following her husband’s death but moved back in around 1941. In the 1950s, the house was occupied by Robert B. and Gwendolyn Hill. Robert Hill was a foreman at the Calcasieu Lumber Company. Department Comments A demolition permit for this property was originally referred to HLC in July 2019 (HDP-2019-0379), and the case was subsequently withdrawn. Meeting minutes are available here: https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=325930. A demolition application for the garage at the rear of the property was submitted in 2024 (PR-2024-055675), but this was later withdrawn upon the subsequent owner’s purchase of the property. This property also attended the January 15, 2025 Architectural Review Committee meeting to discuss a potential remodel, though no permit application was submitted for this scope of work. Documentation, including agendas and backup materials, for the three previous applications can be found in backup attached to this case. Per city code § 25-11-213 (G)(4), the …

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03.4 - 1109 Travis Heights Blvd - Applicant Renderings — original pdf

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03.a - 1109 Travis Heights Blvd - Clifton Ladd Presentation — original pdf

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1109 Travis Heights Blvd. South River City Citizens Historic Preservation Committee October 7, 2026 1109 Travis Heights Blvd. 1109 Travis Heights Blvd. 1109 Travis Heights Blvd. Architecture: Annie Possis Historical Associations: Susan Armstrong Fisher Community value: Barbara Cilley Landscape feature: Barbara Cilley Summary: Amy Hadley Architecture Designed by Roy Thomas (photo in Austin History Center Files). One of four in Travis Heights. Built to be seen. Historical Associations Historical Associations Built in early 1918 (Austin American, May 26, 1918) Historical Associations Austin American June 6, 1918 Community Value and Landscape Features Summary

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04.2 - 1005 E 13th St - Previous Staff Report — original pdf

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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits September 2, 2026 PR-2026-086869; GF-2026-090464 1005 E. 13th Street 15 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1910 house. Architecture This wide, single-story house was built with National Folk elements and features an inset porch at the northeast corner. The porch is supported by a single metal support structure in the front corner which is attached to a short metal rail. The front door is set at the rear of the porch, next to a single-hung window. A tripartite window assembly is present at the other half of the front façade, surrounded by ample wood trim painted blue. Narrow wood siding clads the entire house and, while sagging in some areas, is overall in repairable condition. Due to the width of the house, the moderately pitched hipped roof form visually dominates over the property. It is clad in composition shingle and features a rectangular dormer at the front, which itself is topped with a hipped roof assembly. The foundation is pier and beam. Research The longtime owner of this property upon construction was Henry Williams, who worked various roles as a fireman, porter, farmer, and oil mill worker. By 1918, he lived with his wife Eliza Williams, and the two raised a family at the house. In 1926, Henry Williams was shot in rural Travis County and recovered, and in 1930, he was again injured as a result of a wind storm while working at an oil mill. After his death around 1944, Eliza Williams remained at the address until at least 1949, after which the property was purchased by Abe & Bobbie Smith, who had at least one child while living at the property. Department Comments This application will time out on October 19, 2026. Property Evaluation The 2016 East Austin historic resource survey lists the property as eligible as a local landmark as well as contributing to a potential local or National Register district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate-to-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 surviving National Folk architecture in this area of the city, and is notable for its large size and overall …

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04.a - 1005 E 13th St - public comment — original pdf

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07.a - 2406 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd - public comment — original pdf

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08.2 - 2410 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd - Applicant Response to Staff Recommendation — original pdf

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Applicant Response to Staff Comments 2410 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard HR-2026-106327 — Rogers Washington Holy Cross Historic District Historic Landmark Commission — October 7, 2026 We appreciate Staff’s review and the conclusion that the proposed project “mostly meets the applicable standards.” 2026 1007 HLC Report 2410 EMLK The following information is provided to clarify several items identified in the Staff Report and to respectfully request that the project be allowed to proceed without an additional month of delay. 2. Lot Configuration The property at 2410 E. MLK Jr. Boulevard has not been newly subdivided as part of this project. The property is identified as Lot 2 of the recorded Holy Cross Heights subdivision plat, recorded November 23, 1956, when Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard was still known as East 19th Street. (Page 5) Accordingly, we request clarification or correction of the Staff Report statement that the subject property “was created as a result of subdividing 2406 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.” 2026 1007 HLC Report 2410 EMLK 8.1 Orientation, Setbacks and Height The proposed buildings comply with the district’s 27-foot maximum height. The actual building height is approximately 23'-9". Because of the natural slope of the property and necessary drainage considerations, the calculated overall height from average grade is approximately 25'-6", still below the 27-foot maximum referenced in the Staff Report. Staff specifically requested verification of compliance with that height limit. 2026 1007 HLC Report 2410 EMLK The front steps and covered stoop are approximately 26 inches above finished grade, responding to site drainage while maintaining an appropriately scaled entrance along MLK. 8.2 Design and Style In response to concerns regarding the vertical character of the front building, the front gable plate height of Building 1 has been lowered to reduce the perceived vertical mass. Page 1 of 8 The roof pitch is intentional. The steeper roof allows the interior ceiling to vault while maintaining the reduced exterior wall height. It also keeps the overall building height comfortably below the district maximum. The Staff Report acknowledges that the front-facing gable is appropriate given the width of the buildings and further finds that the overall materials and fenestration are appropriate. 2026 1007 HLC Report 2410 EMLK The design should also be considered within the context of more recent construction in this immediate portion of the district. Comparable two-unit and residential development have occurred nearby since approximately 2016, including: …

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08.a - 2410 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd - public comment — original pdf

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09.a - 4309 Avenue D - public comment — original pdf

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11.3 - 611 West Lynn St - OWANA Recommendation Letter — original pdf

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Steering Committee Members: Stephen L. Amos, Chair Mark Ashby, Jeff Callahan, Scott Campbell, Marc Carlson, Hunter Coleman, Evelyn Fujimoto, Adrienne Goldsberry, Nick Mehl, William Osborn, Charlie Rice, Paul Shattuck, Shawn Shillington October 4, 2026 RE: SP-2026-035365; HR-2026-070009 - 611 West Lynn Street - West Line National Register Historic District - Item 11 Dear Chair Heimsath and Commissioners, The OWANA Zoning Committee has continued its review of the proposed eight-unit development at 611 West Lynn following the Historic Landmark Commission’s decision to postpone the hearing until this coming Wednesday, October 7th. Since the last hearing, the Zoning Committee met with the developer and architect to discuss the concerns raised in our previous letter and explore whether the project could be modified to better respond to the immediate historic context of West Lynn. We appreciate the applicant’s willingness to continue the conversation and consider ways the project might be adjusted. Our discussion focused particularly on the relationship of the proposed building to the front-yard setbacks established by the historic homes along West Lynn. See OWANA setback guidelines below. We believe this relationship is important to the character of the block and that the project would benefit from a meaningful shift toward the established setback pattern. During the discussion, a neighborhood architect who lives nearby suggested an approach that we believe merits further study. Rather than maintaining the current arrangement of narrow, alley-like spaces between individual units, some units could potentially be combined or reconfigured. This could allow the project to increase the front-yard setback and create a larger, more cohesive green space along West Lynn. Similarly, two of the units along the alley could potentially be combined to create additional space off the alley, helping reduce the likelihood of parked cars extending into the alley. This was a significant concern raised by neighbors who live along the alley. Green Space, Daylight, and the Arrangement of Units We encourage the developer to consider the long-term value and usability of the narrow yards currently proposed between the buildings. With buildings reaching approximately 40 feet in height, these spaces are likely to function as enclosed, alley-like areas. Their limited width and surrounding walls may make meaningful landscaping and access to daylight difficult. The separation of every individual unit with its own narrow yard also creates a more suburban development pattern, where land is more plentiful and individual structures can have meaningful space around them. On …

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12.a - 706 E Monroe St - public comment — original pdf

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Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Kim-Marie Hernandez, PhD <drhernandez@austin.rr.com> Wednesday, October 7, 2026 9:56 AM Lukes, Austin Historic Preservation Office Case number PR-2026-079349 GF-2026-090393 Written Protest 706 E. Monroe Some people who received this message don't often get email from drhernandez@austin.rr.com. Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Re: Case number PR-2026-079349; GF-2026- 090393 — public hearing rescheduled for 10/7/2026 Dear Hunter Sturgill and Members of the City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission, We are writing as residents/neighbors in strong opposition of the proposed demolition of the contributing structure at 706 E. Monroe Street within the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District. Our own home, a 1980-built structure, is across the street from the proposed demolition. While our “new” build is a non-contributing wood frame and gabled house, it was thoughtfully designed with the scale and details of the three contiguous contributing structures across the street at 706, 708, and 710 East Monroe Street, similar to many of the bungalows that span from South Congress to Travis Heights Boulevard (see photos attached of adjacent homes to this property). Our own addition to our home in 2019 was respectfully designed to retain the architectural elements that lend themselves in scope and size to many of the homes on our street and in this historic district. 1 Like so many homes in the Travis Heights-Fairview Park District and on E. Monroe street, this 1920s Craftsman bungalow being considered for demolition is a contributing structure within the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District and appears to retain strong architectural integrity. We are concerned that demolition of this contributing structure would remove an important piece of the historic fabric of the neighborhood. As you know, historic districts derive much of their character from the collection of individual buildings that remain in place. Once a contributing house is demolished, its contribution to the district cannot truly be replaced by a new structure, regardless of how well designed that new structure might be. As direct neighbors to this property we value the historic character and continuity of E. Monroe and our neighborhood. The loss of 706 E. Monroe would affect not only the property itself but also the surrounding streetscape and the historic district as a whole. What will that mean for future development of our neighborhood? Will it set a precedent to raze any “old” structure? Our neighborhood's …

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15.a - 2107 Hartford Rd - public comment — original pdf

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15.b - 2107 Hartford Rd - public comment — original pdf

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15.c - 2107 Hartford Rd - public comment — original pdf

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Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Vic Ayad Tuesday, October 6, 2026 3:40 PM Historic Preservation Office Demolition Permit for 2107 Hartford Rd You don't often get email from this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Hi there, I live directly across the street and am in favor of the demolition permit for 2107 Hartford Road, Case Number PR-2026-104861; GF-2026-111379 - 2107 Hartford Road. Victor Ayad 2100 Hartford Road Austin, TX 78703" 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

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