Urban Forestry Committee Meeting September 5th, 2024 at 10:00 AM Permitting And Development Center, Events Center, Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Urban Forestry Committee will 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, call or email Elizabeth Funk, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, the day before the meeting. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Richard Brimer (Committee Chair) Mariana Krueger Colin Nickells Melinda Schiera CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 5 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 STAFF BRIEFINGS Services Department 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting of June 27, 2024 2. City Arborist Quarterly Report FY24 – Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist, Development 3. Staff briefing on Section 3 of the Environmental Criteria Manual – Daniel Priest, Environmental Compliance Specialist Sr., Development Services Department 4. Discussion and recommendation on strategies to improve Austin’s tree canopy – Richard DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Brimer, Urban Forestry Committee Chair FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please 512-568-2244, call Elizabeth Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov; for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Protection Department, Funk, Watershed at
Tree Preservation Report Environmental Commission Urban Forestry Subcommittee Meeting September 5th, 2024 Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist Preservation Inches Replanted for Mitigation Dead, Diseased, or Imminent Hazard Removals (Site Plan and Stand-alone Tree Permits only) Thank you
URBAN FORESTRY COMMITTEE MEETING REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, June 27, 2024 The Urban Forestry Committee convened in a REGULAR meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Brimer called the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting to order at 11:35 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Richard Brimer, Mariana Krueger, Colin Nickells Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Melinda Schiera Commissioners Absent: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting of March 28, 2024 The minutes from the regular meeting on March 28th, 2024 were approved on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Schiera’s second on a 3–0 vote. Commissioner Nickells abstained. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. City Arborist Quarterly Report FY24 – Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist, Development Services Department Item conducted as posted. No action taken. Staff briefing on climate adaptation and Austin’s urban forest – Emily King, Urban Forestry, Development Services Department Item conducted as posted. No action taken. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and recommendation on strategies to improve Austin’s tree canopy – Richard Brimer, Urban Forestry Committee Chair The commission discussed this item but did not take action. 5. Discussion and recommendation on the 2023-2024 Urban Forestry Annual Report – Richard Brimer, Urban Forestry Committee Chair A motion to recommend the 2023-2024 Urban Forestry Annual Report passed on Commissioner Brimer’s motion, Commissioner Nickels’s second, on a 3–0 vote. Commissioner Schiera was off the dais. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Brimer adjourned the meeting at 1:39 p.m. without objection.
SOUTH-CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 AT 6:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened the Special Called Meeting at City Hall 301 W 2nd St, Boards and Commissions Room 1101 Austin, TX 78701 in a hybrid format. BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Jim Stephenson, Chair Felicity Maxwell, Vice Chair David Sullivan, Board Member BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Julia Woods, Board Member Ryan Puzycki, Board Member Hopie Martinez, Ex Officio (Financial Services - Real Estate) Dewitt Peart, Ex Officio (Downtown Austin Alliance) Hasan Munur, Ex Officio ( Transportation & Public Works) CALL TO ORDER 6:13 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 South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) Regular Meeting on August 19, 2024 a. The motion to approve the minutes was made by Board Member D. Sullivan and seconded by Vice Chair F. Maxwell, passed with a vote of 5-0. Board Members S. Bazan and I. Cohen were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION Discussion and action to provide recommendations to Council on the updated proposed South Central Waterfront Combining District & Density Bonus Program. a. The motion to recommend the updated draft of the Combining District Plan was made by Board Member D. Sullivan and seconded by Chair J. Stephenson, failed with a vote of 3-1-1. Board Members S. Bazan and I. Cohen were absent. Discussion and approval of a recommendation for the Planned Unit Development (PUD) application of 200 East Riverside to be given by Sherri Sirwaitis of the City of Austin Planning Department and by Amanda Morrow of Armbrust and Brown. a. The meeting was suspended due to loss of quorum, Chair J. Stephenson had to recuse himself. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • 200 E. Riverside PUD at the September 16, 2024 Regular Meeting ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Board Member D. Sullivan and seconded by Vice Chair F. Maxwell to adjourn at 6:58pm. The motion passed on a vote of 5-0 with Board Members S. Bazan and I. Cohen were absent The minutes were approved at the September 16, 2024 Regular Meeting, on a motion made by Board Member R. Puzycki and seconded by Vice Chair F. Maxwell, passed with a vote of 5-0. Board Members S. …
Special Called Meeting of the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) Wednesday, September 4th 2024, at 3:00 P.M. CST Austin City Hall, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX and some member may be attending via 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, call or email Alejandra Mireles (Community Services Program Coordinator, Equity Office) at (512) 974-8045 or alejandra.mireles@austintexas.gov. CURRENT JIC MEMBER COMMISSIONS & REPRESENTATIVES: Primary Representative: Elaina Fowler Alternate Representative: Antonio Ross Sonny Sin Nayer Sikder Julie Glasser Richard Bondi (Vice-Chair) Teresa Ferguson Melissa Ortega Rebecca Austen Jose Caceres Leonor Vargas Amanda Afifi (Chair) Eliza Gordon Daniela Silva Morgan Davis Jerry Joe Benson Muneeb "Meebs" Aslam Yuri G Barragán Jennifer Powell Lisa Chang Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission Commission for Women Commission on Aging Commission on Immigrant Affairs Early Childhood Council Hispanic/Latino Quality-of-Life Resource Advisory Commission Human Rights Commission LGBTQ+ Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities CALL TO ORDER: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION AGENDA 1 The first ten 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 COMMITTEE’s REGULAR MEETING on JULY 24TH, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Kathy Mitchell, Equity Action, sharing information and updates on the FY25 Community Investment Budget as it relates to the FY25 Proposed Budget. Discuss and approve representatives who are attending the Joint Inclusion Committee’s Budget Engagement opportunity on September 7th, 2024. Approve the date and location of the Joint Inclusion Committee’s regular October meeting as October 23rd, 2024 in the Boards & Commissions Room #1101 at City Hall, at 3 p.m. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Budget & Policy Priorities Workgroup – updates on issues related to the FY24-25 City Budget (Workgroup Members: Commissioners Richard Bondi, Morgan Davis, Melissa Ortega). Investigating the involvement of Indigenous People and/or Native Americans to afford the group a voice Workgroup. (Workgroup Members: Commissioners Amanda Afifi, Richard Bondi, and Morgan Davis). FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: ADJOURNMENT: …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) convened a REGULAR meeting on WEDNESDAY, JULY 24TH, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. CST in the CITY PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER RM #1203 (6310 WILHELMINA DRIVE, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752) Chair AMANDA AFIFI called the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE meeting to order at 3:11 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission: Amanda Afifi (Chair) Commission on Aging: Richard Bondi (Vice Chair) Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission: Nayer Sikder Commission on Immigrant Affairs: Melissa Ortega Commission for Women: Rebecca Austen Human Rights Commission: Morgan Davis Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities: Jennifer Powell Commissioners Absent: African American Resource Advisory Commission: Elaina Fowler or Antonio Ross Early Childhood Council: Leonor Vargas or Eliza Gordon PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first ten 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. None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the COMMITTEE’s REGULAR MEETING on JUNE 26TH, 2024. LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Advisory Commission: Jerry Joe Benson 1 3. 4. 5. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. The minutes were APPROVED at the JULY 24th, 2024 Regular Joint Inclusion Committee meeting on COMMISSIONER JENNIFER POWELL’s motion, COMMISSIONER JERRY JOE BENSON’s second, on a 6-0 vote. (Off the dais: Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission’s Commissioner Nayer Sikder and Commission on Aging’s Richard Bondi. Absent: African American Resource Advisory Commission’s Commissioners Elaina Fowler or Antonio Ross and Early Childhood Council’s Commissioners Leonor Vargas and Eliza Gordon). Discuss Joint Inclusion Committee’s Annual Review and Report. COMMISSIONERS AMANDA AFIFI and RICHARD BONDI share with JIC the future goals of the Commission on Veteran Affairs joining the JIC, investigating the possible collaboration or involvement of Indigenous People and/or Native Americans to afford them a voice in the City, connecting with College Student Commission and/or Austin Travis County Public Health Commission. COMMISSIONERS share including their FY26 town halls and having a permanent presence and attendance in the Equity Action Team meetings. COMMISSIONERS share future goals in regard to APD training with community; current focus on new cadets. Discuss follow up with Budget Office regarding FY26 Community Input Budget Town Halls. Equity Office met to share that Work group would follow up on the Budget Office. Discuss LGPOA Conference, scheduled for August 5th-8th, …
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for September 4, 2024 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. Briefings Briefing on the Heritage Preservation Grant launch – Kristina Koufos Historic zoning applications Historic landmark and historic district applications 9037 Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail – Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed to October 2, 2024) 1308 Springdale Road – Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed to October 2, 2024) 1500 E 12th Street – Commission-initiated historic zoning. 900 Spence Street – Commission-initiated historic zoning. 906 W 17th Street – Owner-initiated historic zoning. 2305 E 21st Street – Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Local Historic District – New construction accessory dwelling unit. 1607 W 10th Street – Mary Baylor House – Addition. 1807 E Cesar Chavez Street – Berner-Clark-Mercado House – Repair and replace deck and rails, and paint exterior. 1811 Newton Street – Stanley Homestead/Stone House – Replace stone on retaining wall and stairs. 719 Congress Avenue – State Theatre – Reconstruct sign. 2504 Bridle Path – Culberson House – Addition, new doors and windows, new cabana, new siding. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 701 Baylor Street – Castle Hill Local Historic District – Third-story addition and replace deck. 3300 Duval Street – Finch-Kruger House – Replace roof. National Register district permit applications 1409 Alta Vista Avenue – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Total demolition. 1703 Newning Avenue – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – New construction. 1109 Claire Avenue – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – New construction garage. 810 W 11th Street – West Downtown National Register Historic District – Total demolition. Demolition and relocation permit applications (all total demolitions unless otherwise noted) 1205 Cotton Street – 78702 4700 S Congress Avenue #10 – 78745 1702 E Martin Luther …
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for September 4, 2024 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. Briefings Briefing on the Heritage Preservation Grant launch – Kristina Koufos Historic zoning applications Historic landmark and historic district applications 9037 Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail – Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed to October 2, 2024) 1308 Springdale Road – Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed to October 2, 2024) 906 W 17th Street – Owner-initiated historic zoning. 1500 E 12th Street – Commission-initiated historic zoning. 900 Spence Street – Commission-initiated historic zoning. 2305 E 21st Street – Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Local Historic District – New construction accessory dwelling unit. 1607 W 10th Street – Mary Baylor House – Addition. 1807 E Cesar Chavez Street – Berner-Clark-Mercado House – Repair and replace deck and rails, and paint exterior. (Postponed to October 2, 2024) 1811 Newton Street – Stanley Homestead/Stone House – Replace stone on retaining wall and stairs. 719 Congress Avenue – State Theatre – Reconstruct sign. 2504 Bridle Path – Culberson House – Addition, new doors and windows, new cabana, new siding. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 701 Baylor Street – Castle Hill Local Historic District – Third-story addition and replace deck. 3300 Duval Street – Finch-Kruger House – Replace roof. National Register district permit applications 1409 Alta Vista Avenue – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Total demolition. 1703 Newning Avenue – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – New construction. 1109 Claire Avenue – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – New construction garage. 810 W 11th Street – West Downtown National Register Historic District – Total demolition. Demolition and relocation permit applications (all total demolitions unless otherwise noted) 1205 Cotton Street – 78702 4700 S Congress Avenue #10 – …
REGULAR MEETING of the EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 6:00 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. Second St. Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To speak in person, registration is required at least 10 min prior to the start of the meeting. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov BOARD MEMBERS Angelica Navarro, Chair (D-8) Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz, Vice Chair (Mayor) Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Member (D-10) Noemi Castro, Member (D-2) John Estrada, Member (D-3) Gerardo Gandy, Member (D-7) Vacant, Member (D-6) Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member (D-5) Anthony Martinez, Member (D-4) Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member (D-1) Eduardo “Eddie” Rodriguez, Member (D-9) 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 (3) 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 Regular Meeting of August 7, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on staffing updates, August and September programs, marketing and outreach efforts, and updates on signature event planning. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenter(s): Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Marketing & Outreach Representative and Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Update on Phase 2 Construction Project. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenters(s): Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager 4. Updates by board members on meetings held with their appointed City Council members. (Sponsors: Herrera, Zamarripa-Saenz) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Michelle Rojas at the Parks and Recreation Department, at 512-974-3771, for …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, September 4th, 2024 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, Chair Witt Featherston, Vice Chair Kevin Koch Carl Larosche Trey McWhorter Harmony Grogan Jaime Alvarez Roxanne Evans Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 7, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. 1 BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on the Heritage Preservation Grant Launch Presenter: Kristina Koufos, Parks and Recreation Department PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 3. 9037 Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail Council District 9 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed August 7, 2024) Applicant: HLC City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to the October 2, 2024 meeting. 4. 1300 Springdale Rd. Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed August 7, 2024) Applicant: HLC City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to the October 2, 2024 meeting. 5. C14H-2024-0115 – 906 W 17th St. Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Phoebe Allen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from family residence (SF-3) to family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. 6. PR-2024-064274 – 1500 E 12th St. Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed August 7, 2024) Applicant: HLC City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Recommend historic zoning to Planning Commission and City Council. Otherwise, require a City of Austin Documentation Package before releasing the demolition permit. 7. PR-2024-026690 – 900 Spence St. Council District 3 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed August 7, 2024) Applicant: …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, August 7th, 2024 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, Chair x Witt Featherston, Vice Chair x Kevin Koch x Carl Larosche x Trey McWhorter x Harmony Grogan x x ab x x x Jaime Alvarez Roxanne Evans Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Meghan King spoke on Preservation Austin updates. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. July 3, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. 1 MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA Historic Zoning Applications Item 2 was pulled for discussion. Item 3 was pulled for discussion. Item 4 was pulled for discussion. Item 5 was pulled for discussion. 6. PR-2024-026690 – 900 Spence St. Council District 3 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Katherine Warren City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request to the September 4, 2024 meeting. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to September 4, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Heimsath seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 7. 9037 Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail Council District 9 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: HLC City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to the September 4, 2024 meeting per Code limits on historic zoning applications. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to September 4, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Heimsath seconded …
10 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 HR-2024-040291 BERNER-CLARK-MERCADO HOUSE 1807 EAST CESAR CHAVEZ STREET PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS DESIGN STANDARDS Stabilize porch structure by repairing deck, balcony rails, and porch posts. Paint over graffiti. The proposed porch repairs were completed without a permit. Balcony railings, porch supports, and decking have been replaced. Graffiti remediation and new paint are proposed. The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects at historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards Historic materials have been removed from the building; the extent of deterioration prior to removal is not clear. The replacement materials do not look the same as the removed historic materials. 6. Porches Deteriorated porch elements have been removed and replaced with inappropriate new materials. The repaired porch decking appears appropriately constructed. Summary The project mostly does not meet the applicable standards. COMMITTEE FEEDBACK Use the same profiles and designs for all woodwork. Porch columns, balustrades, and bracket detailing should be put back exactly, using historic photographs. Add transparent extensions to railings at original height where required by Code, e.g., a light metal topping rail. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to allow time to implement Committee feedback. LOCATION MAP 10 – 2
11 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 HR-2024-070259 STANLEY HOMESTEAD 1811 NEWTON STREET PROPOSAL Remove and rebuild limestone walls and stairs in new location. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The project consists of several Right-of-Way repairs and improvements, including: 1) Construct a sidewalk in place of the existing limestone block wall and stairs. 2) Reconstruct the non-historic limestone block wall and potentially historic-age stairs in new alignment with salvaged materials, replacing blocks in-kind where deteriorated beyond salvageability. ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STANDARDS The main house is a one-story limestone block cottage with gabled roof, 2:2 windows, and a covered front porch. The existing retaining wall and stairs are constructed of matching limestone blocks outside the fenceline. The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects at historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Sites and streetscapes 2. Walls and fences 2.1 Retain historic fences and site walls on the street side or sides of the property, including gates and hardware. 2.2 Repair historic street-side fences and site walls with matching design and materials. 2.3 If damage or deterioration requires replacement of a portion of a street-side fence or site wall, replace only that portion in-kind, matching the design, materials, size, and finish. The proposal includes retention of existing materials, both historic-age and non-historic age, but moves the locations of the existing retaining wall and stairs. Where deteriorated, limestone will be replaced in-kind. 5. Sidewalks, driveways, and parking 5.2 Construct new sidewalks and driveways that are compatible with the character of the district in location, size, width, pattern, and material. The proposed project includes construction of a new sidewalk to match the existing sidewalk at the corner of the property. 6.Streetscape elements 6.3 Construct new streets, sidewalks, planting strips, curbs, ADA ramps, and alleys to be compatible with the style, scale, materials, and configuration of the historic district. 6.7 Constructing new sidewalks is encouraged, even if they were not historically present. See 5.2. Summary The project mostly meets the applicable standards. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the application. LOCATION MAP 11 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 11 – 3 Annotated photo showing elements to be removed and replaced. Application, 2024. 2007 stair and retaining wall configuration. Google Street View. New retaining wall and stair configuration. Google Street View, 2009.
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PROPERTY ID: 893196 JAMES D SOCKBAUER DOCUMENT NO. 2009074218 O.P.R.T.C.TX. LOTS 7-8 BLOCK "29" SWISHER ADDITION BK. 1, PG. 2 P.R.T.C.TX. 1811 NEWTON ST PROPERTY ID: 893196 JAMES D SOCKBAUER DOCUMENT NO. 2009074218 O.P.R.T.C.TX. LOTS 7-8 BLOCK "29" SWISHER ADDITION BK. 1, PG. 2 P.R.T.C.TX. 1809 NEWTON ST PROPERTY ID: 303496 HARRY & ELLEN V CABLUCK VOL. 12445, PG. 1067 R.P.R.T.C.TX. LOT 5 BLOCK "29" SWISHER ADDITION BK. 1, PG. 2 P.R.T.C.TX. 1808 EVA ST E O H H O E Y E L L A E O H H O E R T H O E E O H E OH E OH G G E OH G W E OH G E OH G G E OH G E OH G G E OH G E OH G E OH G G Exist. ROW A F W G W W 10+50 W W W W 11+00 W 11+50 W W W E O H 12+00 W E OH G W W W MARY STREET G E OH E OH E OH E OH E OH MARY HALN ℄ 12+50 W E O H 13+00 W W W W W W 13+50 W W W E O H W O R . t s x E i W O R . t s x E i W O R . t s x E i Exist. ROW Exist. ROW W O R . t s x E i 0 0 + 4 1 . A T S E N I L H C T A M - Y R A M G W 14+00 W G C T E E R T S A V E W W W PROPERTY ID: 303551 ROBERTA Z EL KOURI DOC. NO. 2014022309 R.P.R.T.C.TX. LOT 11 BLOCK "36" SWISHER ADDITION BK. 1, PG. 2 P.R.T.C.TX. 1903 NEWTON ST PROPERTY ID: 303544 SPENCER PIRO & BRYON PIRO DOC. NO. 2016191810 O.P.R.T.C.TX. LOT 2 BLOCK 36 R.L. SWEETMAN'S ADDITION BK. 1, PG. 58 P.R.T.C.TX. 1902 EVA ST PROPERTY ID: 708148 ERIC F SANTAMARIA & STEVEN A MARTIN DOC. NO. 2019052982 O.P.R.T.C.TX. LOT 8 BLOCK "30" SWISHER ADDITION BK. 1, PG. 2 P.R.T.C.TX. 1809 EVA ST PROPERTY ID: 303504 1822 SOUTH CONGRESS LTD DOCUMENT NO. 2006064893 O.P.R.T.C.TX. LOTS 5-6 BLOCK "30" SWISHER ADDITION BK. 1, PG. 2 P.R.T.C.TX. 1822 S CONGRESS AVE PROPERTY ID: 303504 1822 SOUTH CONGRESS LTD DOCUMENT NO. 2006064893 O.P.R.T.C.TX. LOTS 5-6 BLOCK …
PROPERTY ID: 893196 JAMES D SOCKBAUER DOCUMENT NO. 2009074218 O.P.R.T.C.TX. LOTS 7-8 BLOCK "29" SWISHER ADDITION BK. 1, PG. 2 P.R.T.C.TX. 1811 NEWTON ST PROPERTY ID: 893196 JAMES D SOCKBAUER DOCUMENT NO. 2009074218 O.P.R.T.C.TX. LOTS 7-8 BLOCK "29" SWISHER ADDITION BK. 1, PG. 2 P.R.T.C.TX. 1809 NEWTON ST PROPERTY ID: 303496 HARRY & ELLEN V CABLUCK VOL. 12445, PG. 1067 R.P.R.T.C.TX. LOT 5 BLOCK "29" SWISHER ADDITION BK. 1, PG. 2 P.R.T.C.TX. 1808 EVA ST E O H H O E Y E L L A E O H H O E R T H O E E O H E OH E OH G G E OH G W E OH G E OH G G E OH G E OH G G E OH G E OH G E OH G G Exist. ROW A F W G W W 10+50 W W W W 11+00 W 11+50 W W W E O H 12+00 W E OH G W W W MARY STREET G E OH E OH E OH E OH E OH MARY HALN ℄ 12+50 W E O H 13+00 W W W W W W 13+50 W W W E O H W O R . t s x E i W O R . t s x E i W O R . t s x E i Exist. ROW Exist. ROW W O R . t s x E i 0 0 + 4 1 . A T S E N I L H C T A M - Y R A M G W 14+00 W G C T E E R T S A V E W W W PROPERTY ID: 303551 ROBERTA Z EL KOURI DOC. NO. 2014022309 R.P.R.T.C.TX. LOT 11 BLOCK "36" SWISHER ADDITION BK. 1, PG. 2 P.R.T.C.TX. 1903 NEWTON ST PROPERTY ID: 303544 SPENCER PIRO & BRYON PIRO DOC. NO. 2016191810 O.P.R.T.C.TX. LOT 2 BLOCK 36 R.L. SWEETMAN'S ADDITION BK. 1, PG. 58 P.R.T.C.TX. 1902 EVA ST PROPERTY ID: 708148 ERIC F SANTAMARIA & STEVEN A MARTIN DOC. NO. 2019052982 O.P.R.T.C.TX. LOT 8 BLOCK "30" SWISHER ADDITION BK. 1, PG. 2 P.R.T.C.TX. 1809 EVA ST PROPERTY ID: 303504 1822 SOUTH CONGRESS LTD DOCUMENT NO. 2006064893 O.P.R.T.C.TX. LOTS 5-6 BLOCK "30" SWISHER ADDITION BK. 1, PG. 2 P.R.T.C.TX. 1822 S CONGRESS AVE PROPERTY ID: 303504 1822 SOUTH CONGRESS LTD DOCUMENT NO. 2006064893 O.P.R.T.C.TX. LOTS 5-6 BLOCK …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 HR-2024-101715 STATE THEATRE 719 CONGRESS AVENUE 12 – 1 PROPOSAL Reconstruct and replace sign. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Remove and store existing 1930s-era sign. 2) Reconstruct a replica sign, using the existing sign as a model. Though lighter and more energy-efficient than the original, the proposed replica sign is to be constructed of the same materials as the extant sign. Dimensions and neon lettering will match the extant sign as well. ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STANDARDS Two-story stucco theater building with metal awning and lit neon blade sign. The City of Austin’s Guidelines for Signs in Historic Districts or at City Landmarks are used to evaluate new, non-historic signage at locally-zoned landmarks and districts, as well as National Register Historic Districts. As the proposed project includes alteration to a historic-aged sign that is a character-defining feature of the State Theatre, the City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards, based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, are used to evaluate this project. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards While the proposed project removes intact historic material from the building’s exterior, removal is required to prolong the lifespan of the building itself, which was not designed to support the weight of the non-original extant sign. The proposed new sign is constructed with the same dimensions, materials, and lighting as the extant 1930s-era sign, though it is significantly lighter in weight, more energy-efficient, and engineered to reduce maintenance requirements. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. The applicant has amended the proposal to reflect Committee feedback. COMMITTEE FEEDBACK STAFF RECOMMENDATION Repair or rehang existing sign if possible. Use neon lighting rather than LED lighting. Explore options for storage of existing sign. Approve the application. The applicant has amended the proposal to reflect Committee feedback. LOCATION MAP 12 – 2
