Updates, Reports and Briefings Updates, Reports and Briefings Austin Animal Services | August 10, 2026 Spay/Neuter Numbers from Contracts Information from FY2025 and FY2026 Monica Dangler, Director Goal for FY26 7,800 Total (as of June 2026) 8,230 Total cost* $1,297,383 On average, at least 667 surgeries are performed by Animal Services contracted vendors each month. Animal Services will likely see (at least) another 1,800 surgeries this fiscal year. *Total for Emancipet includes preventative services. 3 Monthly Reporting July 2026 Jason Garza, Assistant Director 1100 animals were impounded this month. Animals Impounded A breakdown of impounded animals by species and/or age. 1102 5-year average Puppies 72 Cats 248 Wildlife 58 Critters 16 Kittens 416 Dogs 290 July Intake Over Time This chart shows the number of animals impounded this month, ranked by fiscal year. 1134 933 6 2 Y F 5 2 Y F 4 2 Y F 5 More animals left the shelter than entered it this July! Intake 1042 domestic animals Outcomes 1054 domestic animals Intake Trends Animal Protection Officers brought in more dogs (140) than any other species in July. The next highest are kittens (53). The public brought in more stray kittens (177) than any other species this month. This will likely slow down as kitten season comes to a close. Intake Sources A breakdown of the sources for intake. Born in Care 1 Wildlife Abandoned 4 5 Emergency Clinic 12 APD | TCSO Returned to Shelter 25 28 Owner Surrender 111 Community Cat APO Impound Stray from Public 294 311 312 6 July 2026 had a live-release rate of 96.53 percent. Live Outcomes by Animal Type This chart shows how many of each animal type had a positive or live outcome during June. Breakdown per Outcome Type This chart shows the breakdown of each kind of live outcome by the number of animals with that live outcome. Each bar is equal to 100% of the outcome category. Puppies 62 Cats 264 Critters 18 Kittens 419 Dogs 291 Critters 14 Critters 2 Cats 5 Critters 2 Kittens 158 Kittens 261 Puppies 41 Cats 125 Dogs 164 Dogs 57 Cats 54 Puppies 21 Cats 80 Dogs 70 Adopted Returned to Owner Returned to Habitat Rescue Transfer 7 601 animals were adopted this month. Adoptions by Type (Age, Breed) This chart shows the total number of adoptions per animal type. Critters 14 Puppies 46 Cats 120 Dogs 155 Kittens …
City Of Austin Free Day Program Metrics Power BI Desktop Invoice Period: June 2026 Number and % of Clients by Service Type Spay/Neuter Patients by Species and Size All Billed Services Overflow S/N Free Day Species + Surgery Type Overflow Free Day All Clients Clients % of Clients S/N Clients % of Clients HPS Clients % of Clients Canine 377 207 555 167 104 264 44.3% 50.2% 47.6% 44 47 89 11.7% 22.7% 16.0% 187 65 233 49.6% 31.4% 42.0% Number and % of Patients by Service Type All Billed Services Overflow S/N Free Day All Patients Patients % of Patients S/N Patients % of Patients HPS Patients % of Patients 587 337 924 199 156 355 33.9% 46.3% 38.4% 56 87 143 9.5% 25.8% 15.5% 343 100 443 58.4% 29.7% 47.9% Number and % of Dollars Billed by Service Type All Billed Services Overflow S/N Free Day Canine Neuter (Over 40 lbs) Canine Neuter (Under 40 lbs) Canine Spay (Over 40 lbs) Canine Spay (Under 40 lbs) Feline Feline Neuter (All Sizes) Feline Spay (All Sizes) Total 155 19 45 26 65 148 61 87 303 56 6 19 10 21 86 41 45 142 Wait Times for Overflow Patients by Species and Size (Patients Served) % of Overflow Vouchers Matched 56.5% Species Canine Over 40 lbs Under 40 lbs Feline All Sizes Total Median Wait (Days) Avg Wait (Days) Max Wait (Days) 14.0 10.0 16.0 7.0 7.0 9.0 27.5 35.1 24.0 17.3 17.3 22.0 249.0 249.0 130.0 206.0 206.0 249.0 Percentage of Total Billed $s By Type All Billed Billed % of All S/N Billed % of All HPS Billed % of All SN $58,739 (76%) $45,365.00 $23,870.00 52.6% $8,676.00 $32,115.00 $17,540.00 54.6% $10,603.00 19.1% 33.0% $12,819.00 $3,972.00 $77,480.00 $41,410.00 53.4% $19,279.00 24.9% $16,791.00 28.3% 12.4% 21.7% HPSPv $18,741 (24%) Species Canine Feline Total Species Canine Feline Total Species Canine Feline Total Invoice Period: June 2026 Map of Billed Clients by District/County (%) % Clients 0.157 - 0.423 0.09 - 0.157 0.025 - 0.09 0.02 - 0.025 0.016 - 0.02 Other City Of Austin Free Day Program Metrics Power BI Desktop Clients By Service Area All Clients % 9.0% 50 15.7% 87 7.7% 43 8.8% 49 6.5% 36 1.6% 9 2.5% 14 1.8% 10 2.0% 11 2.0% 11 235 42.3% 555 100.0% Service Area District 1 District 2 District 3 District …
Updates, Reports and Briefings Updates, Reports and Briefings Austin Animal Services | August 10, 2026 Spay/Neuter Numbers from Contracts Information from FY2025 and FY2026 Monica Dangler, Director Goal for FY26 7,800 Total (as of June 2026) 8,230 Total cost* $1,297,383 On average, at least 913 surgeries are performed by Animal Services contracted vendors each month. Animal Services will likely see (at least) another 2,700 surgeries this fiscal year. *Total for Emancipet includes preventative services. 3 Monthly Reporting July 2026 Jason Garza, Assistant Director 1100 animals were impounded this month. Animals Impounded A breakdown of impounded animals by species and/or age. 1102 5-year average Puppies 72 Cats 248 Wildlife 58 Critters 16 Kittens 416 Dogs 290 July Intake Over Time This chart shows the number of animals impounded this month, ranked by fiscal year. 1134 933 6 2 Y F 5 2 Y F 4 2 Y F 5 More animals left the shelter than entered it this July! Intake 1042 domestic animals Outcomes 1054 domestic animals Intake Trends Animal Protection Officers brought in more dogs (140) than any other species in July. The next highest are kittens (53). The public brought in more stray kittens (177) than any other species this month. This will likely slow down as kitten season comes to a close. Intake Sources A breakdown of the sources for intake. Born in Care 1 Wildlife Abandoned 4 5 Emergency Clinic 12 APD | TCSO Returned to Shelter 25 28 Owner Surrender 111 Community Cat APO Impound Stray from Public 294 311 312 6 July 2026 had a live-release rate of 96.53 percent. Live Outcomes by Animal Type This chart shows how many of each animal type had a positive or live outcome during June. Breakdown per Outcome Type This chart shows the breakdown of each kind of live outcome by the number of animals with that live outcome. Each bar is equal to 100% of the outcome category. Puppies 62 Cats 264 Critters 18 Kittens 419 Dogs 291 Critters 14 Critters 2 Cats 5 Critters 2 Kittens 158 Kittens 261 Puppies 41 Cats 125 Dogs 164 Dogs 57 Cats 54 Puppies 21 Cats 80 Dogs 70 Adopted Returned to Owner Returned to Habitat Rescue Transfer 7 601 animals were adopted this month. Adoptions by Type (Age, Breed) This chart shows the total number of adoptions per animal type. Critters 14 Puppies 46 Cats 120 Dogs 155 Kittens …
Off-Leash Dogs Working Group August 2026 Jo Anne Norton, Whitney Holt Issues Considered by the Working Group • Misinformation about existing laws, especially on social media platforms • New Austinites may not know about existing laws • Off-leash dogs on parkland that is on-leash only – people cannot safely enjoy City parkland • Off-leash dogs in neighborhoods (owned dogs) – people cannot safely walk in their neighborhood • Options for people to report issues • Continued education and data monitoring People Concerns Gathered from NextDoor, emails, conversations about off-leash dogs in on-leash areas and neighborhoods • Chase bikes potentially causing accidents • Run up to strollers or people with walking aids • Poop not scooped because owners are on their phones or talking to others • Not enough tickets written for violations • Dogs run up to random adults and children • Dog owners are not trained to break up dog fights Current Laws - Austin City Code Title 3 • Keep dogs on a leash and under control in all areas that are not designated as “off-leash” • Pick up and sanitarily dispose of pet waste left on public or private property • Provide adequate shelter • Ensure pets have current rabies vaccinations • Confine pets transported in unenclosed vehicles in a manner that prevents the animal from falling or jumping from the vehicle or being injured • DO NOT leave a pet alone on a chain or tether • It’s unlawful to sell a puppy or kitten that is not spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped Enforcement Affected by Staffing - PARD • 21 Park Rangers (Full time) • 11 Seasonal Rangers (part time) • 4 Cadet interns (PT) • 7 days a week - Service 330 City Parks - 19,000 acres of parkland • Handle a multitude of parkland related issues • Cannot write tickets for off-leash dog violations PARD Improvements Since 2022 • More signage in parks, such as Auditorium Shores • Large signs in parks, such as South Austin Rec Center • Mueller POA – Signs around the lake most likely put up by people and taken down by – PARD owns greenways around the perimeter and installed on-leash signs in each park • Seasonal rangers and cadets • Clear, informative website PARD Improvements Since 2022, continued Dog Off Leash Area Pilot Programs The Pilot DOLAs aim to provide space for dog owners to take their pets …
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 10, 2026 The Animal Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Maron called the Animal Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Jules Maron, Chair, D3 Jo Anne Norton, Vice Chair, D7 Jennifer Daniel, Parliamentarian, D6 Erin Van Landingham, D1 Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Koby Ahmed, Mayor Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Erin Ferguson, D8 David Loignon, D10 Nancy Nemer, Travis County Dr. Paige Nilson, D4 Commissioners Absent: Whitney Holt, D5 Sarah Huddleston, D9 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Max Oliver – Long Stay Concerns Julie Oliver – Better coding for current dog tracking program Suzie Chase – Austin Pets Alive! Progress Pat Valls-Trelles – Donation Fund and Agenda Item Discussion Requests 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on July 13, 2026. The minutes of the July 13th regular meeting of the Animal Advisory Commission as were approved during the August 10th meeting on Vice Chair Norton’s motion, Parliamentarian Daniel’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Holt and Huddleston were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports and budget breakdown. Presentation by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services. Presentation given by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services. Staff briefing regarding Dangerous and Vicious Dog classification, declaration, and processing out of shelters. Presentation by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Rebekha Montie, Program Manager II, Austin Animal Services. Presentation given by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Rebekha Montie, Program Manager II, Austin Animal Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. Quarterly report from Austin Pets Alive! Presentation by Mara Hartsell, Quality of Care Director, Austin Pets Alive! and Rory Adams, Director of Strategic Customer Service, Austin Pets Alive! This item was taken up fifth. Presentation given by Mara Hartsell, Quality of Care Director, Austin Pets Alive! Discussion regarding the Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) Intake Testing Policy for cats Austin Animal Services memo. This item was taken up fourth. Discussion held by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Dr. Debbie Elliot, Program Manager, Veterinary Services. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 6. Final update from the off-leash dog working group regarding their …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2026, AT 10:00 A.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM #1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Early Childhood Council may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Caitlin Oliver-McLaughlin, 512- 972-6205, Caitlin.Oliver@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Choquette Peterson, Chair Delphi Alvizo Yvette Cárdenas Chloe Latham-Sikes Craig McNary Alice Navarro Eliza Sears AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Brooke Freeland, Vice Chair Christy Beauchemin Barbara Grant Boneta Andrea McIllwain Brianna Menard Hilda Rivas The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on June 10, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Presentation by Child Inc regarding Early Head Start and Head Start enrollment and locations. Presentation by Angela Lampkin, Executive Director at Child Inc. Austin ISD Pre-K and Head Start updates from Yvette Cárdenas, AISD Executive Director of Academic Programs. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Update regarding September 24, 2026, City of Austin proclamation honoring Cathy McHorse, former chair of the Early Childhood Council. Discussion regarding Early Childhood Council membership and ideas for making meetings more accessible and welcoming for community members. Update regarding the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget and early childhood social service contracts. Discuss Early Childhood Council member attendance at the Generation ATX event “Growing Up Austin” on August 20, 2026. Raising Travis County implementation updates from Hilda Rivas, Travis County Health & Human Services Research & Planning Division Senior Planner. Updates from the June and July Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) meetings. STAFF BRIEFINGS 10. 11. Briefing from Austin Public Health about the National League of Cities Prenatal-to-Three Impact Lab; the Austin-Travis County Family Child Care Educator Network; and the National Breastfeeding Month city proclamation on August 27, 2026. Briefing by Caitlin Oliver- McLaughlin, Austin Public Health. Briefing about updates from related local early childhood groups such as Austin Chapter of …
CHILD INC HEAD START EARLY HEAD START TRAVIS COUNTY Early Childhood Council Meeting August 8, 2026 10:00 am to 11:30 am INTRODUCTIONS • Angela M. Lampkin • Executive Director, celebrating 1 year in Austin • Early Childhood Leadership and overall filed of work for 36 years • Born and raised in Milwaukee, WI • Master’s degree in Educational Leadership AGENDA • Introduction • Mission and Vision of Child Inc • 2025/2026 Program Highlights • Federal Grants • Funded Enrollment • Three-Year Enrollment Trends • Directly Operated and Partnership Locations • Partnership Models • Priorities for 2026/2027 School Year • Questions VISION TO CREATE A COMMUNITY WHERE ALL CHILDREN REGARDLESS OF INCOME HAVE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME INDEPENDENT AND SELF- SUFFICIENT ADULTS. MISSION TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WHILE SUPPORTING PERSONAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. 2025/2026 Program • Received a grant from Travis County for $1.5 million to add two EHS classrooms at Forbes • Opened a Family Resource Center and a Training Center • Awarded $16,000 to opened a Sensory Motor Classroom • Established socialization space for home visiting program Highlights • Received $15,000 to establish a Teacher Learning Lab • Full enrollment for both Head Start, Early Head Start, EHS CCP, and United Way 1882 Partnership • Doubled United Way Payments: $443,834.97 an increase of $231,295.08 from the 24/25 school • Met 10% OHS disability requirements, clean audit, and increased percent of children being up-to-date on health outcomes Celebrating 54 Years of Service FEDERAL GRANTS • Two Federal grants • Head Start & Early Head Start 608 HS Slots 188 EHS Slots 12 Slots Home Base 176 Center Base • Early Head Start Child Care Partnership 56 EHS Slots Raising Travis County Grant • 16 0-3 slots Total Funded Enrollment: 868 children FEDERAL FUNDING Grantees are funded for 5-year periods Grantees receive 80% of what it cost to operate the program. There is a 20% federal match requirement called non-federal share. Programs that don’t achieve the match without a waiver are required to return funds Annual Continuation grant submissions Funded enrollment is expected with a 10% waitlist Programs who fail to meet funded enrollment for 4 consecutive months are placed on a federal enrollment plan If a program fails to meet enrollment requirements, the government will recoup funds Total Federal Award: $19,032,934.00 Federal Match: $4,758,233.00 …
CHILD INC HEAD START EARLY HEAD START TRAVIS COUNTY Early Childhood Council Meeting August 8, 2026 10:00 am to 11:30 am INTRODUCTIONS • Angela M. Lampkin • Executive Director, celebrating 1 year in Austin • Early Childhood Leadership and overall filed of work for 36 years • Born and raised in Milwaukee, WI • Master’s degree in Educational Leadership AGENDA • Introduction • Mission and Vision of Child Inc • 2025/2026 Program Highlights • Federal Grants • Funded Enrollment • Three-Year Enrollment Trends • Directly Operated and Partnership Locations • Partnership Models • Priorities for 2026/2027 School Year • Questions VISION TO CREATE A COMMUNITY WHERE ALL CHILDREN REGARDLESS OF INCOME HAVE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME INDEPENDENT AND SELF- SUFFICIENT ADULTS. MISSION TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WHILE SUPPORTING PERSONAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. 2025/2026 Program • Received a grant from Travis County for $1.5 million to add two EHS classrooms at Forbes • Opened a Family Resource Center and a Training Center • Awarded $16,000 to opened a Sensory Motor Classroom • Established socialization space for home visiting program Highlights • Received $15,000 to establish a Teacher Learning Lab • Full enrollment for both Head Start, Early Head Start, EHS CCP, and United Way 1882 Partnership • Doubled United Way Payments: $443,834.97 an increase of $231,295.08 from the 24/25 school • Met 10% OHS disability requirements, clean audit, and increased percent of children being up-to-date on health outcomes Celebrating 54 Years of Service FEDERAL GRANTS • Two Federal grants • Head Start & Early Head Start 608 HS Slots 188 EHS Slots 12 Slots Home Base 176 Center Base • Early Head Start Child Care Partnership 56 EHS Slots Raising Travis County Grant • 16 0-3 slots Total Funded Enrollment: 868 children FEDERAL FUNDING Grantees are funded for 5-year periods Grantees receive 80% of what it cost to operate the program. There is a 20% federal match requirement called non-federal share. Programs that don’t achieve the match without a waiver are required to return funds Annual Continuation grant submissions Funded enrollment is expected with a 10% waitlist Programs who fail to meet funded enrollment for 4 consecutive months are placed on a federal enrollment plan If a program fails to meet enrollment requirements, the government will recoup funds Total Federal Award: $19,032,934.00 Federal Match: $4,758,233.00 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER 600 RIVER STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Michelle Rojas, 512-974-3771, Michelle.Rojas@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Angelica Navarro (D-8), Chair Hilario “Larry” Amaro (D-10), Member Lynda Quintana (D-6), Member Noemi Castro (D-2), Member Raul “Roy” Reyna (D-1), Member Alexander “Al” Duarte (D-7), Member Selma Sanchez (D-9), Member John Estrada (D-3), Member Vacant (D-4), Member Cynthia “Cy” Herrera (D-5), Member Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz (Mayor), Vice Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB- MACC) regular meeting of July 8, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on July and August programs, marketing and outreach efforts, signature event planning, and staffing updates. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenter(s): Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Marketing & Outreach Representative, Austin Arts Culture, Music, and Entertainment & Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager, Austin Arts Culture, Music, and Entertainment DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation on the Process for Renaming City of Austin Facility Spaces. (Sponsors: Amaro, Navarro) Presenter(s): Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager, Austin Arts Culture, Music, and Entertainment WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. Update from the Strategic Planning Working Group (Sponsors: Herrera, Zamarripa-Saenz) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Michelle Rojas at the Austin Arts, Culture, Music and …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATIONS UNDER REVIEW FOR AUGUST 5, 2026 MEETING This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 3 business days prior to the meeting. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. Speaker Registration will open once the formal agenda is posted. For questions, please email preservation@austintexas.gov. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on July 1, 2026. BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing on 1906-1908 Nueces St. regarding administrative approval of religious-owned property per State law by Austin Lukes, Planner Senior, Historic Preservation Office, Austin Planning. Briefing regarding updates on the project at 1010 E. Cesar Chavez St. by Ingrid Gonzalez Featherston, AIA, Senior Architect, MF Architecture. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 4. 5. PR-2026-008188 – 1005 E. 8th St. Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building. (Postponed by applicant on July 1, 2026) Applicant: Robbie MacGregor City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 HR-2026-090085 – 4412 Avenue B Hyde Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Rehabilitate the exterior of a contributing building and construct a rear addition. Applicant: Tere O’Connell City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 National Register Historic District Permit Applications 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. PR-2026-053670 – 1109 Travis Heights Blvd. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building. (Postponed by HLC on July 1, 2026) Applicant: Gabe Joseph City Sta(cid:431): Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation O(cid:431)ice, 512-978-0766 PR-2026-059982 – 2009 Travis Heights Blvd. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building. (Postponed by HLC on July 1, 2026) Applicant: Gabe Joseph City Sta(cid:431): Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation O(cid:431)ice, 512-978-0766 PR-2026-088618 – 1207 Bickler Rd. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a rear addition. Applicant: Clean Tag Permits City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 PR-2026-079349 – 706 E. Monroe St. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Historic Landmark Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. For questions, please email preservation@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS BEN HEIMSATH, CHAIR (D-8) KEVIN KOCH (D-3) ROXANNE EVANS, VICE CHAIR (D-2) CARL LAROSCHE (D-6) JEFFREY ACTON (MAYOR) TONYA PLEASANT-WRIGHT (D-1) JAIME ALVAREZ (D-7) JUDAH RICE (D-4) HARMONY GROGAN (D-5) BAT TANIGUCHI (D-9) AUGUST HARRIS III (D-10) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on July 1, 2026. BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing on 1906-1908 Nueces St. regarding administrative approval of religious-owned property per State law by Austin Lukes, Planner Senior, Historic Preservation Office, Austin Planning. Briefing regarding updates on the project at 1010 E. Cesar Chavez St. by Ingrid Gonzalez Featherston, AIA, Senior Architect, MF Architecture. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 4. 5. PR-2026-008188 – 1005 E. 8th St. Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building. (Postponed by applicant on July 1, 2026) Applicant: Robbie MacGregor City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Consider backup provided to determine need for total demolition versus opportunity for partial demolition or repair to the damaged existing structure. If more information or discussion is needed, postpone the public hearing to the September 2, 2026 Historic Landmark Commission meeting. HR-2026-090085 – 4412 Avenue B Hyde Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Rehabilitate the exterior of a contributing building and construct a rear addition. Applicant: Tere O’Connell City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Certificate …
2 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION August 5, 2026 Briefing: Demolition Permit Applications for Property Owned by Religious Organizations 1906-1908 Nueces Street Purpose Texas Local Government Code § 211.0165 provides municipal authority for historic landmark designation. In 2019, the Texas Legislature amended that authority through House Bill 2496, 86 (R). In addition to introducing a supermajority requirement for landmark designation over owner objection, the bill mandated that property owned by a religious organization may not be designated without owner consent. Per the attached 2021 memo to the Historic Landmark Commission, to comply with city code and state law, the Historic Preservation Office must administratively approve all applications for the demolition or relocation of a building owned by a religious organization without first scheduling a hearing at the Historic Landmark Commission. At Regular Meetings, as necessary, staff provide the Commission with a briefing regarding any such action taken since the prior Commission meeting. Prior Action The two properties located at 1906 and 1908 Nueces Street, owned by a religious organization, were approved for demolition on July 16, 2026. The structure at 1906 Nueces St. was constructed in 1930, and the structure at 1908 Nueces St. was constructed in 1918. At both properties, total demolition of the structures are proposed. Demolition permit, 2026 3 – 2 3 – 3
URTH CAFFÈ HLC MTG August 5, 2026 PROJECT CONSIDERATIONS FOR REVIEW: 1. CONSTRUCTION WORK TO DATE • Historic wall is disconnected from the structure and is supported. • Forms are installed, and the form check survey is complete. • Exterior beams have been dug out. • Plumbers are currently installing waste water lines in the restaurant. • We are working to match the wood siding to a like kind. • Working on the plan and quote for refurbishing the existing windows CITY OF AUSTIN COMMUNICATION SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 — ARC REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING NOVEMBER 11, 2024 — ARC REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING DECEMBER 4, 2024 — HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING AND APPROVAL APRIL 28, 2025 — INITIAL PERMIT SUBMISSION JUNE 2, 2025 — RESUBMISSION 1 JULY 24, 2025 — RESUBMISSION 2 NOVEMBER 20, 2025 — RESUBMISSION 3 DECEMBER 13, 2025 — PERMIT APPROVAL MARCH 2, 2026 — SELECTIVE DEMOLITION START DATE MARCH 10, 2026 — STOP WORK ORDER ISSUED MARCH 25, 2026 -- 1010 E CESAR CHAVEZ BUILDING PERMIT SUBMITTED TO COA APRIL 1, 2026 -- HLC BRIEFING (Briefi ng related to on site conditions) APRIL 7, 2026 -- SPE UPDATE SUBMITTED TO COA FOR APPROVAL APRIL 8, 2026 -- ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MTG APRIL 20, 2026 -- 1010 E CESAR CHAVEZ MCR COMMENTS RECEIVED (18 DAY TOTAL REVIEW @ COA) MAY 5, 2026 -- SPE APPROVED BY COA (21 DAY TOTAL REVIEW @ COA) MAY 7, 2026 -- 1010 E CESAR CHAVEZ BUILDING PERMIT RESUBMISSION (REVIEW IS ONGOING) MAY 8, 2026 -- 104 MEDINA ST. BUILDING PERMIT SUBMITTED TO COA MAY 21, 2026 -- 104 MEDINA ST BUILDING PERMIT APPROVED JUNE 5, 2026 -- 1010 E CESAR CHAVEZ ST BUILDING PERMIT APPROVED MAY 27, 2026 -- SITE MOBILIZATION RESUMED (SURVEY CONTROL POINTS & INITIAL FOUNDATION LAY- OUT ARE COMPLETE) JUNE 2026 -- GRADING & FOUNDATION PREP, SECURE EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR WORK JULY 2026 -- GRADING & FOUNDATION PREP, SECURE EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR WORK 2 URTH CAFFÈ HLC Mtg-August 5, 2026 FIRE RATED WALLS- PER PERMIT COMPLIANT WITH PER 2021 IBC, CHAPTER 705.5 EXISTING DESIGN - PER PERMIT EXISTING DESIGN - PER PERMIT RECONSTUCT WOOD-FRAMED WALLS AT LOCATIONS CORRESPONDING TO THE FOOTPRINT RECONSTUCT WOOD-FRAMED WALLS AT LOCATIONS CORRESPONDING TO THE FOOTPRINT OF THE FORMER BUILDING. PROVIDE WOOD TEARDROP SIDING TO MATCH THE ADJACENT OF THE FORMER BUILDING. PROVIDE WOOD TEARDROP SIDING TO MATCH THE ADJACENT EXISTING HISTORIC FACADE, INCLUDING PROFILE, WIDTH, …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness August 5, 2026 PR-2026-008188; GF-2026-025308 Robertson/Stuart & Mair Historic District 1005 East 8th Street 4 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1906 house listed as contributing to a local historic district. Architecture The house at 1005 East 8th St. was likely originally constructed as a single story building, with the sloping elevation of the site creating a crawlspace or cellar to the east side of the building footprint. Since its construction, this has been enclosed, and a rear addition built, increasing the enclosed area of the building. However, the U-shaped form and Folk Victorian elements still read legibly, and decorative elements, especially at the front porch and gable ends, remain present. The integrity of the architecture is strong and the property remains contributing to the Robertson/Stuart & Mair historic district. Research For the first 30 years after construction, the property went through a series of renters, made up of families and individuals employed by various local industries and services, including carpenters, foundry workers, and porters. The first long term owners were Ernest & Marie Kemp, who operated a local grocery. Marie Kemp continued to live at the address after her husband’s death, but by the 1950s, the property was vacant before becoming subdivided for oil industry and other professional offices. A third housing unit was added in 1970, indicating that this property continued use as residential rentals. An overnight fire occurred at the property on November 12th, 20251. Department Comments This application will time out on September 14, 2026. Property Evaluation The property contributes to the Robertson/Stuart & Mair Historic District. Staff Recommendation Consider backup provided to determine need for total demolition versus opportunity for partial demolition or repair to the damaged existing structure. If more information or discussion is needed, postpone the public hearing to the September 2, 2026 Historic Landmark Commission meeting. 1 “Firefighter injured in East Austin house fire, investigation underway”. https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/afd-responding-to- house-fire-in-east-austin-no-injuries-reported Location Map 4 – 2 Property Information Photos 4 – 3 Texas Historical Commission, photograph, May 29, 1975. The Portal to Texas History. Google Streetview, 2024 4 – 4 Site visit, showing fire damage (see backup for additional photos), May 2026 Occupancy History City Directory Research, March 2026 1959 1957 1955 1952 1949 1947 1944 1941 1939 1935 1932 1929 1927 1924 Offices: Norman Texas Company; Roche Oil Company; Pierre Aubuchon, engineer; Hamco Oil & Drilling …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness August 5, 2026 HR-2026-090085 Hyde Park Historic District 4412 Avenue B 5 – 1 Proposal Rehabilitate a National Register-listed property and construct a rear addition. Project Specifications 1) Repair and restore historic materials dating from or around original construction, including windows, siding, porches, and interior features. 2) Insulate the exterior walls by removing siding, installing insulation and a vapor barrier, then reinstalling the original siding. Where material is deteriorated, patching will occur with new material installed in least visible locations. 3) Construct an addition at the rear of the property, to be tied into the area of the structure historically used for services and back-of-house space. Architecture Constructed shortly before 1900, the two-story residence sits prominently on what was one of the rear blocks of the Hyde Park development. It features a visually octagonal front room that projects forward from one end towards the street, which is capped with a steep roof punctuated by several triangular gables decorated with ornamented flashing and millwork. Along most of the front of both the first and second floors, porches are present that once wrapped around the side of the house, which have since seen their sides enclosed. A steep metal roof above the second floor creates a prominent, tall structure that was very visible when it was first constructed, now settled in around neighboring trees and other structures. Research The property was constructed by Frank Taylor and Belle Ramsey, who lived there for almost 40 years. At this time, Frank Ramsey ran a horticulture business, where numerous cultivars of peaches, plums, and apples were grown and developed, both in greenhouses to the south of the property as well as in fields to the north, across what is today West 45th Street. Throughout their ownership, the Frank Ramsey gained notoriety across Texas and was referred to in newspapers as “the most widely known nurseryman of the Lone Star State.” After their deaths, the property stayed in the family for another ten years before being sold to Fred & Birdie Sturdivant, who were involved in the local dairy business. Design Standards The Hyde Park Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 1. General Standards 1.1 Prevention of Demolition The proposed work will retain the overall structure and vast majority of historic material present at the …
1/16" = 1'-0" 0 20 40 C P 1/2" F.I.R.C. "HOLT CARSON" N62° 20' 16"W - 132.04' (M) 626' TREE LIST REGULATED TREES TO BE REMOVED PER TP 2026-087454 6' 2 6 147 SET SPINDLE 3' O/S TO CORNER S62° 11' 49.01"E 3.00' (M) TO CORNER CALCULATED CORNER CONC. SEX "X" IN CONC. HT-OF-WAY)(PER PLAT) ALLEY (12' RIG GRAVEL REMOVE CONCRETE AND STEPS 74 CONC. WALK x FF 626.6' 75 78 626' E 0 0' 0° 0 3' (M) N 5.0 2 3"E - 1 0' (R) 5.0 9' 4 2 7° 1 0"E - 1 2 N 0 ' 6 2 6 D A O ALT R ASPH T EXISTING SECONDARY DWELLING TO REMAIN 76 EXISTING ONE-STORY SHED ROOF ADDITION 6 2 7' AC PAD 77 6 2 6' CONC. WALK 626' 79 626' 81 80 CONC. CURB AND GUTTER CONC. SIDEWALK W (8th STREET PER PLAT) (60' RIGHT-OF-WAY)(PER PLAT) WEST 45th STREET S62° 20' 16"E - 130.00' (M) N90° 00' 00"E - 130.00' (R) 36 WITH LIGHT NON-REGULATED TREES TO BE REMOVED ' 7 2 6 46 83 30 29 1/2" S.I.R.C. "WATERLOO SURVEYORS" CONC. SIDEWALK ADAPAD x F F 6 3 1 . 1 ' EXISTING TWO-STORY HOUSE METAL ROOF WOOD SIDING PIER AND BEAM FOUNDATION x FF 628.4' LOTS 28-32 BLOCK 8 HYDE PARK ADDITION VOL. 1, PG. 67 P.R.T.C.T. 16,254 SQ. FT. 0.373 ACRE ' 7 2 6 G 31 32 7' 2 6 41 ALK C. SIDEW N O C S62° 20' 16"E 80.00' (M) 1/2" F.I.P. CONC. WALK CONC. CURB AND GUTTER 9' 7° 1 0' (R) S2 5.0 3' (M) 2 0"E - 1 5.0 0' 0 2 3"W - 1 0° 0 S0 40 4 CONC. WALK HT-OF-WAY)(PER PLAT) UE B AVEN (80' RIG ALT R ASPH D A O 104 N90° 00' 00"W - 130.00' (R) N62° 20' 16"W - 130.00' (M) FENTON HYDE PARK PLACE LLC. LOTS 17-27, BLOCK 8 HYDE PARK ADDITION SAVE AND EXCEPT THE WEST 68.55' VOL. 1, PG. 67, P.R.T.C.T. OF LOTS LOTS 17-21, BLOCK 8 ' 6 2 6 N 39 38 BM 34 33 W 7' 2 6 37 1/2" F.I.P. S27\U+00B0 40' 21"W - 274.83' (M) NER R D "X" O K C C. C N N BLO U O FO IN C 7' 2 6 NON-REGULATED TREES TO BE REMOVED 1 SITE PLAN - DEMO Scale: 1/16" = 1'-0" 3908 Avenue …
Ramsey House 4412 Avenue B Built in 1894 National Register of Historic Places (individual listing, 1990) Hyde Park NR and Local Historic District Becky Cavanaugh, Owner Photo courtesy of Texas Historical Commission National Register Nomination Photo date May 4, 1987 Google Map 4412 Avenue B New lightning protection Replace standing seam metal roof Restore original windows and screens Remove security bars and window A/C units Remove and salvage siding, install insulation, vapor barrier, and rain screen, and reinstall siding and trim Primary (East) Elevation 4412 Avenue B Restore architectural detailing Remove window A/c unit, replace window to match historic 1/1 D-H window Small new addition at the rear of the house Remove tree (too close to foundation, blocks original back door New window here Replace window with larger window Remove door West Elevation (facing alley) 4412 Avenue B Add 2 new dormers Rebuild staircase Remove non-original window New kitchen windows Preserve palm trees North Elevation (facing 45th Street) 4412 Avenue B Restore architectural detailing Remove porch infill and restore wrap-around porch Completely renovate later addition South Elevation 4412 Avenue B Restore original staircase Interior Staircase 4412 Avenue B Restore windows and interior trim 4412 Avenue B Remove porch infill and restore wrap-around porch Double Gallery Porch 4412 Avenue B Replace roof with standing seam metal roofing 4412 Avenue B Restore front door Restore second floor porch window to a door Repair or replace rotted wood at eaves, trim, siding to match original in dimension and detail Exterior siding and trim 4412 Avenue B New pier and beam foundation as required. Siding to be removed for insulation and vapor barrier installation. Original siding in good condition will be reinstalled, and new (where needed)will be milled to match original profile and detailing. New water table and cement skirt to be installed at perimeter. Foundation repair 4412 Avenue B
Application for Tax Abatement for Rehabilitation of Property in a Local Historic District Adopted December 2012, Revised June 2026 Historic Preservation Office preservation@austintexas.gov | (512) 974-1446 austintexas.gov/department/historicpreservation Local Historic District Tax Abatement Overview City property tax abatements are available for eligible rehabilitation or restoration projects on contributing and potentially contributing properties in locally designated historic districts. The program abates 100% of the City property taxes assessed on the added value of a property that results from the rehabilitation or restoration project for a designated number of years. The minimum expenditure, abatement duration, and frequency of use depend on the property type, ownership, and where the property is located. At least 5% of expenditures must be spent on exterior improvements, which must comply with applicable historic design standards. Abatement Available by Property Type Property Type and Location** Ownership Residential Owner- occupied Residential located within Revitalization Area Owner- occupied Commercial Commercial located within Revitalization Area Income- producing property Income- producing property Required Minimum Expenditure * Equal to 25% of pre-rehabilitation value of structure Equal to 10% of pre-rehabilitation value of structure Equal to 40% of pre–rehabilitation value of structure Equal to 30% of pre-rehabilitation value of structure Duration of Abatement^ 7 years How Frequently Abatement May Be Granted Once every 10 years 10 years Once every 15 years 10 years Once every 15 years 10 years Once every 15 years *Pre-rehabilitation value means the most recent property appraisal by the Travis Central Appraisal District before the Part 1 abatement application is submitted. **The Revitalization Area is bounded by Interstate 35 on the west, Riverside Drive and Highway 71 on the south, Highway 183 on the east, and Manor Road on the north. ^ The tax abatement goes into effect the first day of the first tax year after verification is approved. 2 Application Process The program involves a two-step application process that requires approval by the Historic Landmark Commission and the Historic Preservation Office, as well as an annual application to the Travis Central Appraisal District for the duration of the abatement. Approval of Part 1 is required prior to starting any work. Part 1 – Application for Certification of Eligibility Upon submission of a complete application for Certificate of Eligibility (p. 8-13), the case will be placed on the next available Historic Landmark Commission agenda for review. The application must include a historic review application for a Certificate of Appropriateness. Incomplete …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts August 5, 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 …
' 0 0 . 0 0 1 E " 0 0 ' 0 0 ° 0 2 N . R O C F R I M C " 2 / 1 . . E N 5 3 T O L 1/2" IRF BLUE DISK 50.00' S 70° 00' 00" E 1/2" IRF UTILITY POLE 3.2' 1/2" IRF BLUE DISK 0.4' LOT 34 ' 7 . 0 ' 0 . 2 S 70° 00' 00" E 50.00' ' 9 . 4 ' 2 . 0 2 526 24.3' ONE STORY FRAME GARAGE FLOOR= 526.21' 5 2 5 19.4' ' 5 . 0 5.7' 3.4' 6 2 5 5 2 4 3 2 5 525 2.6' EM ' 0 0 . 0 4 1 W " 0 0 ' 0 0 ° 0 2 S LOT 31 ' . 0 0 0 4 1 E " 0 0 ' 0 0 ° 0 2 N LOT 33 TRAVIS HEIGHTS BOULEVARD LOT 32, BLOCK 28 TRAVIS HEIGHTS 525 4 2 5 25' BUILDING LINE 20" OAK 7" GUM 1/2" IRF BLUE DISK 520 523 522 525 524 S 70° 00' 00" E 50.00' (ASSUMED REF. BEARING) 521 520 519 518 517 1/2" IRS 50.00' S 70° 00' 00" E CM 1/2" IRF S.E. COR. LOT 31 W WATER METER W WATER METER TRAVIS HEIGHTS BOULEVARD (80' R.O.W.) TBM SET MAG NAIL ELEV. = 520.72' NOTES: BEARINGS ARE ASSUMED. BUILDING LINES ARE BASED ON THE RECORDED PLAT UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. LEGEND: BARBWIRE FENCE CHAINLINK FENCE WROUGHT IRON FENCE WOOD FENCE VINYL FENCE ELECTRIC LINE ASPHALT = CONCRETE = GRAVEL = TILE = WOOD = GM = GAS METER EM = ELECTRIC METER IPF = IRON PIPE FOUND IRS = IRON ROD SET WITH "PREMIER" CAP IRF = IRON ROD FOUND CM = CONTROLLING MONUMENT (WOOD) RAILROAD TIE = STONE = BRICK = LEGAL DESCRIPTION: BEING LOT 32, BLOCK 28, TRAVIS HEIGHTS, AN ADDITION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 3, PAGE 15, OF THE MAP AND/OR PLAT RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATION: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT ON THIS DATE A SURVEY WAS MADE ON THE GROUND, UNDER MY SUPERVISION AND REFLECTS A TRUE AND CORRECT REPRESENTATION OF THE DIMENSIONS AND CALLS OF PROPERTY LINES AND LOCATION AND TYPE OF IMPROVEMENTS. THERE ARE NO VISIBLE AND APPARENT EASEMENTS, CONFLICTS, INTRUSIONS OR PROTRUSIONS, EXCEPT AS …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION July 22, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Council Chambers, Austin City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas COMMISSION MEMBERS: Emily Reed, Chair Beth Valenzuela, Vice Chair Ben Heimsath Emily Hibbs Kevin Koch Mathew Jacob Kelly Little Terri Myers Alex Papavasiliou Blake Tollett Witt Featherston REVISED AGENDA a) b) c) NOTES ON HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETINGS The first speaker signed up for each side of a contested public hearing will be allowed up to 5 minutes to speak. Any further speakers will be allowed up to 3 minutes. The Commission does not allow for the donation of time. The applicant or their agent may have a rebuttal after the conclusion of testimony of up to 3 minutes. Speakers should not repeat the testimony previously given on any case. Cases passed by the Commission on the consent agenda will not have a formal public hearing. If a citizen would like to speak on a case proposed for passage on the consent agenda, that person should make it known to the Chair of the Commission at the time of the reading of the consent agenda. Otherwise, the case will pass on consent, and there is no later recourse. In cases involving the review of demolition or relocation permit applications, the Commission may initiate a historic zoning case to further study the evidence regarding the potential of the subject property for landmark designation. If the Commission initiates a historic zoning case, the Commission will review the case again at its next regularly scheduled meeting for a recommendation regarding historic zoning. There will be no new notification sent out by the City stating the next hearing date. d) All public comments must be received by staff by 1 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Staff cannot forward public comments to commissioners after this time. 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address items not posted on the agenda. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. June 24, 2019 3. BRIEFINGS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Heritage Grant Program By Melissa Alvarado 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC ZONING, DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC DISTRICT 1 ZONING, AND REQUESTS TO CONSIDER THE INITIATION OF A HISTORIC ZONING CASE 1. HDP-2019-0180 – Tuke-Lyon Store – Discussion 220 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts August 5, 2026 PR-2026-059982; GF-2026-073317 Travis Heights-Fairview Park Historic District 2009 Travis Heights Boulevard 7 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1939 house. Architecture The original portion of this house can be seen at the right two thirds of the street-facing façade, which still retains some Tudor Revival details such as the arched door and steep roof pitch. Original side lites and modest front porch with concrete stairs continue with this style. The exterior material is stucco or plaster, which may be original but has been painted. To the north of the main house is a 2012 addition of a covered porch, which was enclosed with walls covered in matching painted stucco, and appears from the street as conditioned space. Behind this is a pergola that is also enclosed by full height walls, though no roof covers it. Research Original owners of this house S.R. & Maxine Blake, who worked in sales and briefly lived at the property before it was acquired by Frank & Florence Schirripa, then Jason & Virginia Forbes, who owned the property for the next ten years. During their ownership, Jason Forbes went from a record keeper at the Texas State House Reporter to a correspondent and finally an editor of the publication. By 1957, the property was sold again to Floy & Pearl Forister. 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 November 9, 2026. 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 moderate 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 an intact, if altered, 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, …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts August 5, 2026 PR-2026-088618; HR-2026-095060 Travis Heights-Fairview Park Historic District 1207 Bickler Road 8 – 1 Proposal Construct a rear addition at a ca. 1927 house. Project Specifications 1) Partially demolish areas behind the front rooms of the property, including sections currently located in a drainage easement. 2) Construct a rear, two-story addition in a similar location to the non-original single story addition to be demolished. Architecture The structure is a single-story Craftsman bungalow with a front facing gable roof. To one side of the front façade is an inset porch with the front door located to the side wall, not facing the street. Several decorative elements remain, including brackets and millwork on the window screens. The walls are clad in original wood lapped siding and the house is set on a slightly elevated foundation. Research Upon construction in 1927, the property went through numerous owners, most of whom were employed in local businesses. City directory research indicates that no owner resided at the address for longer than five years, and there appears to be no familiar or professional relationship between any of the owners. 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: Repair and alterations 1. General standards Demolition is located behind the front rooms of the house and at an existing rear addition. It is recommended to retain as much of that material as possible either in place or as reuse elsewhere in the project. Residential additions 1. Location The proposed location is entirely behind the main house and will be minimally visible from the sides. Compared to the existing rear addition, it is not expected to project out from the side and will remain more out of sight from this angle. 2. Scale, massing, and height Due to the location being behind the main house, the two-story addition will be reduced visible through retention of the two front rooms. While it is recommended that the front of the second floor start further back from the front of the house, the site limitations prohibit pushing this space further back, and the design overall meets the standards. 3. Design and style The design of the rear …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits August 5, 2026 PR-2026-079349; GF-2026-090393 Travis Heights-Fairview Park Historic District 706 East Monroe Street 9 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1927 house. Architecture This property is a single-story Craftsman bungalow featuring an ample, projecting front porch that is supported by two square wood posts. These posts, along with the porch railing and brackets above, decorate the front of the house, which retains strong integrity. The front gabled roof features prominent overhangs and rafter tails still present under a later gutter addition. Windows all appear to be original and are in good condition. The walls are clad in narrow horizontal siding, and the elevated foundation is covered by a concrete or stucco skirting. Behind the house is a porch structure that has been confirmed by a previous owner to have been designed by former University of Texas architecture professor Bob Mather. The design of this structure, made from portions of the original garage, matches the roof pitch to create a sheltered space at the rear, and was likely designed while Mather lived, along with his wife Jean Mather, nearby at 1611 Alameda Drive. Research After its construction, this property was shortly owned by Walter & Larah Bergfield, the former of whom was employed as a barber. After a series of short term owners and residents, including a taxi driver and a telephone repairman, the property was bought by Edmund & Dorothy Morris around 1944. Edmund Morris worked at the Mutual Benefit Health Association as a manager, before starting his own insurance agency by 1949. Doris is listed as assisting in this operation, and the couple raised several children at the property. By 1957, the property was purchased by Clyde & Georgia Priddy, a chef at the Commodore Perry Hotel. 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 December 19, 2026. 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 high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it may meet two criteria for landmark …
06/09/2026 June 18, 2026 City of Austin Development Services Department Historic Preservation Office / Austin Planning Re: Residential Total Demolition Permit Application — 706 E Monroe Street, Austin, Texas To Development Services and Historic Preservation Staff: We recently acquired the property at 706 E Monroe Street and are submitting this Residential Total Demolition Permit application to begin the City’s required review process for the existing bungalow and related accessory structure. We understand that the property is located within the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District context and that review by Historic Preservation staff and/or the Historic Landmark Commission may be required before any permit may be released. At this stage, we are evaluating multiple paths for the existing bungalow. Demolition is not our first or only path. In parallel with this permit application, we are actively exploring preservation alternatives, including retention of the structure as part of the overall site plan and potential relocation/donation to a house preservation nonprofit. We are submitting the application now so that the required City review can proceed while those preservation and relocation conversations continue. Based on the information currently available to us, we understand that the bungalow may be a contributing-age structure within the National Register district context, but we do not believe it independently meets the City’s criteria for local historic landmark designation. Specifically, while the structure may meet the age threshold, we are not currently aware of facts indicating that it has individual architectural significance, significant historical associations, unique community value apart from the broader district context, archaeological significance, or landscape significance sufficient to support individual landmark designation. We welcome staff’s review and will provide additional information requested by Historic Preservation staff. We are submitting an updated combined survey for 700 and 706 E Monroe, including current tree information. No tree removal is proposed as part of this demolition permit application. We are not proposing to impact the critical root zone of any protected or heritage tree or to prune more than 25% of any protected-size tree canopy as part of this application, except as may be separately reviewed and approved by the City. We understand that any required tree protection and erosion/sedimentation controls must be installed and inspected before demolition or removal work occurs. The application materials identify the existing bungalow and the existing accessory shed, approximately 125 square feet. No demolition, relocation, or removal work will occur unless and …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic August 5, 2026 HR-2026-076168 West Downtown Historic District 1106 Rio Grande Street 10 – 1 Proposal Repair and rehabilitate a ca. 1876 school building. Project Specifications 1) Repair and paint exterior stucco. Wholesale stucco repair is not proposed, only in areas where damage has occurred or where window/door replacement will take place. 2) Patch repairs to the existing roof structure and coatings to prevent further damage and water infiltration. 3) Replace existing downspouts and exterior fire stairs. 4) Replace windows and doors with fixtures more typical for the era and style of architecture. Architecture The property is a 1876 three-story school building. It had additions in 1895, 1896, 1916, and 1926, and was remodeled (with the introduction of a drop ceiling and air conditioning possibly coming at this time) in 1949. It retains integrity of its original design and is in good condition. 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: Repair and alterations 1. General standards Repairs are in keeping with the City of Austin design standards and best practices from the National Park Service. In areas including exterior stucco and roof repair, it will be performed in minimally invasive ways with in-kind or appropriate materials. Where replacement material is proposed, it will either be in service of better performance (exterior fire stairs and downspout) or to go back to a design more closely matching the historic (window replacement). 3. Roofs Slope and material will be retained. Where work is proposed to repair and patch, it will not be visible from the street. 4. Exterior walls and trim Stucco will be patched around areas where there is existing damage, or where new windows and doors are to be installed. All material will be painted and will have a finished, uniform appearance. 5. Windows, doors, and screens Windows, which were likely replaced at the time a drop ceiling and central air conditioning system was installed, are proposed to be replaced with fixtures that feature full glazing throughout the existing openings. It is recommended that, if any photos showing the historic windows are located, that the design of replacements be based on these sources. However, the designs as shown …
Project Summary: The Pease Elementary School building dates from 1876, one of the first schools built with public funds in Texas. The building was expanded in 1895, 1896, 1916 and 1926, and remodeled in 1949. The school building is three stories, load bearing masonry construction with a stucco exterior finish applied to the masonry walls. The building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2013 and is a contributing structure to the West Austin Downtown National Register Historic District, designated in 2024. The primary goals of the Pease Elementary School rehabilitation project are to prepare the building for use as an early childhood learning center on the lower two floors and as office space on the upper floor. United Way for Greater Austin will operate the early childhood learning center, and will occupy the office spaces on the upper level. The project will be completed in two primary construction phases. Phase I, included in these review materials, addresses conditions at the building exterior. Phase II, not included in these review materials, addresses conditions at the building interior and the site and grounds. The exterior work to be done under the Phase I project includes: • Remove existing exterior fire stairs and replace with new exterior fire stairs • Window and exterior door replacement • Downspout replacement • Limited repairs to existing roof, in the areas of new penetrations through the existing roof • Limited repairs to existing stucco coating, in the areas where window, exterior door and fire stair replacement occurs • Exterior painting of stucco coating East Elevation North Elevation West Elevation South Elevation West Elevation, detail West Elevation, detail West Elevation, detail South Elevation, detail South Elevation, detail South Elevation, detail South Elevation, detail South Elevation, detail South Elevation, detail PROJECT TEAM OWNER AND OWNER'S CONSULTANTS ARCHITECT AND ARCHITECT'S CONSULTANTS OWNER: Austin Independent School District 4000 S. Interstate 35 Frontage Rd Austin, TX 78704 p: 512.592.0005 Contact: Rick Kaven TENANT: United Way for Greater Austin 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd 5th Floor Austin, TX 78752 p: 512.472.6267 Contact: Margo Kinneberg CIVIL: GarzaEMC 7708 Rialto Blvd #125 Austin, TX 78735 p: 512.298.3284 Contact: Jonah Mankovsky ARCHITECT: STG Design 828 W 6th St #300 Austin, TX 78703 p: 512.899.3500 Contact: Desmon Odunusi STRUCTURAL: Structures 4315 Guadalupe St #301 Austin, TX 78751 p: 512.499.0919 Contact: Nikki Montoya M.E.P.: APTUS Engineering 1005 E St Elmo Rd Bldg 7 Austin, TX 78745 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts August 5, 2026 HR-2026-071919 West Line Historic District 705 West Lynn Street 11 – 1 Proposal Construct a single family residence and rear housing unit. Project Specifications 1) Construct a two-story, L-shaped residence at the front of the property, with a side driveway and garage facing the street. Setback distance and front porch width will be similar to the existing residence. 2) In a possible later phase, construct a rear second housing unit, oriented towards the back alley and set at a lower grade than the front structure. 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 new construction 1. Location Proposed construction is set back in line with nearby historic structures on the street, preserving the overall street rhythm along West Lynn. The side garage is set several feet behind the main entry, which is appropriate for such a use and defers to the main house, which is accessed through a front porch. A rear accessory building proposed as part of a future phase is located at the rear of the property and will not be legible from the street. 2. Orientation Like the historic building that this is proposed to replace, the structure is oriented to West Lynn Street, with a front porch facing outwards. As stated above, the attached garage is located to a side set further back from the street, but its orientation is also facing West Lynn Street. 3. Scale, massing, and height The proposed design is two stories in height, which has become common for both new construction and additions to contributing properties in this portion of the district. While typical contributing properties see second floor additions towards the rear of the property, this design calls for the second floor to come to the front of the house, beginning immediately behind the front porch. Additionally, the roof structure (discussed further below) is a front facing gable, which increases the overall height of the building. However, the scale and massing is still in keeping with the surrounding properties as they have changed over time, and floor heights are minimal enough to not emphasize the verticality of the structure. 4. Proportions The proportions, …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts August 5, 2026 SP-2026-035365; HR-2026-070009 West Line Historic District 611 West Lynn Street 12 – 1 Proposal Construct eight detached residential units on a property. Project Specifications Construct a total of eight multi-story housing units, oriented around a center driveway and pool area. Five units at the front of the property will face this new driveway, and the three rear units will face a rear alley. This driveway will require a new curb cut. Architecture The property is currently a vacant lot. The original house of the property was demolished in 2020. Research The house was built around 1899 by Roy and Helen Slaughter, who resided at the address until the mid-1940s. Roy Slaughter worked at Brown Brothers, a mortgage and investment firm, for many years, starting as a clerk before becoming a land and mortgage agent and finally proprietor of the firm with his partner, George F. Zimmermann. After he died in 1944, his widow Helen continued to live in this house for a short period, then sold it to Charles and Magdalen Dildy, who lived at the property until the early 2000s. 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 new construction 1. Location The front units will have their walls closest to the street with a setback that approximately matches surrounding properties. Other units are spread equally across the property and don’t don’t extend beyond required setbacks. Due to the site elevation, which slopes down towards the rear alley, units will be less visible as they are more set back from the front of the property. 2. Orientation The front five units will face the central driveway, which is not typical to the district and is not in keeping with the design standards. The three rear units, facing the alley, are in keeping with the standards in their guidance on additional structures on the property. 3. Scale, massing, and height All housing units are designed to be at least three stories in height. This is taller than surrounding contributing properties, with the exception of the Sheeks-Robertson House across the street. The massing of each unit appears very vertical due to each being detached, …
