13 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits August 5, 2026 SP-2025-096242; GF-2026-038646 Rosewood Elementary School 2406 Rosewood Avenue Proposal Complete site work, exterior rehabilitation, and construction of an addition in alignment with Project Specifications See backup material for applicant’s full scope of work. 1) Landscaping and site construction: Repave existing parking lots and add additional parking at south end of site as well as northeast of the 1936-9 building. Construct concrete pathways to connect parking areas. Install new lawns and plantings. Construct a courtyard and rain garden around the boiler house to the north of the 1930s wing. 2) Addition to 1956 wing: Construct a new addition at the northwest (rear) corner of the 1956 wing. The proposed addition contains a 3-story vertical circulation core to serve as a hyphen between the addition and the historic building, set back from the south face of the 1956 wing. Exterior materials include stacked-bond Roman brick veneer and metal paneling at the elevator tower. Proposed fenestration is similar, but not identical, in size and configuration to those of the 1956 wing. 3) Roof replacement: Remove and replace entire roof with new mechanically fastened 60-mil TPO system with insulation, cover board, wood blocking, sheet metal flashing/coping, scuppers, and skylight. 4) Cleaning and repointing: Clean historic masonry using the gentlest means possible including very water >300 psi and, only if needed, Prosocco or equivalent chemical solvent. Cleaning methodologies will be tested in an inconspicuous location prior to proceeding with work to ensure that cleaning will not damage the masonry. Perform Mortar repointing as needed, with new mortar will match historic in composition, hardness, and joint profile. Up-close, detail photos of masonry will be provided at project completion. 5) Non-historic EIFS on the south side of the 1956 addition will be removed as part of the restoration of the original breezeway. 6) Windows: a. Repair existing windows on the 1936 and 1939 wings in-kind as needed, apart from one window on the east elevation of the west 1939 addition, to be converted to a door. Install skylights along the length of the 1939 corridor, not visible from exterior ground level. b. Remove louvers from 1940 boiler house windows. c. Remove existing paneling and furr outs from 1951 cafetorium, retaining and repairing in-kind any remaining historic-age windows. If deteriorated beyond repair or wholly missing, document their condition and replace with new windows …
CITY OF AUSTIN HISTORIC REVIEW CITY OF AUSTIN HISTORIC REVIEW PROPOSED WORK DESCRIPTION PROPOSED WORK DESCRIPTION Property Name: Rosewood Elementary Property Name: Rosewood Elementary City, County, State: Austin, Travis County, Texas City, County, State: Austin, Travis County, Texas CITY OF AUSTIN HISTORIC REVIEW CITY OF AUSTIN HISTORIC REVIEW PROPOSED WORK DESCRIPTION PROPOSED WORK DESCRIPTION Property Name: Rosewood Elementary Property Name: Rosewood Elementary City, County, State: Austin, Travis County, Texas City, County, State: Austin, Travis County, Texas DATE WORK COMPLETED: July 2027 Proposed Work The applicant, Topo Development, is an experienced developer in Austin with a portfolio of community-focused creative office and retail developments. The Applicant proposes to adaptively reuse Rosewood School to contain a combination of creative office, retail, and food and beverage uses. All historic phases of construction will be retained and character defining features preserved while later unsympathetic changes reversed. This includes the removal of 1980s modifications to the 1956 addition and restoration of the original breezeway based on remaining historic materials and historic plans. Classrooms in this addition will be adapted to house office tenants. Original corridors will remain in the 1930s building and classrooms adapted to contain new uses. The original boiler building will be activated with a new cafe use and landscaping upgraded as needed. New construction on the site will be compatible with the character of campus. Partial historic plans have been located and will be used to inform rehabilitation decisions. The property is undergoing the process of being placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Additionally, both Part A/Part 1 and Part B/Part 2 have been submitted and approved with Texas Historic Commission and National Park Services for historical tax credits. Work will begin in September 2026 and will be completed in a single phase of work with an approximate completion date in July 2027. No work has begun. CITY OF AUSTIN HISTORIC REVIEW CITY OF AUSTIN HISTORIC REVIEW PROPOSED WORK DESCRIPTION PROPOSED WORK DESCRIPTION Property Name: Rosewood Elementary Property Name: Rosewood Elementary City, County, State: Austin, Travis County, Texas City, County, State: Austin, Travis County, Texas SITE; 1936, 1956, 1959 (sport court) w/later alterations 2 Existing Condition The functionally related complex encompasses one legal parcel that is bound by Sol Wilson Avenue to the north, Bedford Street to the east, Rosewood Avenue to the south, and Hargrave Street to the west. The lot slopes downward to the south, which has been …
18 19 17 15 16 21 20 22 24 3 3 8 6 1 14 7 3 2 39 43 44 12 15 32 31 8 9 10 14 33 35 13 11 30 16 42 37 25 23 26 27 41 28 29 Exterior and Site Rosewood Elementary Rosewood Avenue, Austin, TX Part 2 Photos February 2025 1 North elevation showing, from left, 1936 original school building (background center), 1939 boiler house (foreground left), and 1951 cafetorium (right). View south. Rosewood Elementary School Rosewood Avenue, Austin, TX Part 2 Photos February 2025 2 Connection between 1936 original school and easternmost 1939 addition with 1940 boiler house at right. View southeast. Rosewood Elementary School Rosewood Avenue, Austin, TX Part 2 Photos February 2025 3 North entrance to east 1939 wing View SE Rosewood Elementary School Rosewood Avenue, Austin, TX Part 2 Photos February 2025 4 North entrance to east 1939 wing View SE Rosewood Elementary School Rosewood Avenue, Austin, TX Part 2 Photos February 2025 5 Signage at north entrance to east 1939 wing View SE Rosewood Elementary School Rosewood Avenue, Austin, TX Part 2 Photos February 2025 6 1939 boiler house (left), 1936 original school and historic entrance (center), and 1951 cafetorium (right). View southeast. Rosewood Elementary School Rosewood Avenue, Austin, TX Part 2 Photos February 2025 7 East elevation of west 1939 wing View NW Rosewood Elementary School Rosewood Avenue, Austin, TX Part 2 Photos February 2025 8 North & east elevations of east 1939 wing View SW Rosewood Elementary School Rosewood Avenue, Austin, TX Part 2 Photos February 2025 9 View west from NE corner of east 1939 wing (left) showing boiler house (center), cafetorium (behind tree), and non-historic shed (right). Rosewood Elementary School Rosewood Avenue, Austin, TX Part 2 Photos February 2025 10 East elevation of easternmost 1939 addition. View northwest. Rosewood Elementary School Rosewood Avenue, Austin, TX Part 2 Photos February 2025 11 Southeast corner of 1936 wing and east 1939 addition View NW Rosewood Elementary School Rosewood Avenue, Austin, TX Part 2 Photos February 2025 12 Typical window detail on 1939 addition View W Rosewood Elementary School Rosewood Avenue, Austin, TX Part 2 Photos February 2025 13 Cafetorium addition (left) and westernmost 1939 addition (right). View northeast. Rosewood Elementary School Rosewood Avenue, Austin, TX Part 2 Photos February 2025 14 1951 cafetorium (right). View NW Rosewood Elementary School Rosewood Avenue, Austin, TX Part 2 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits August 5, 2026 PR-2026-080075 1708 Willow Street 15 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1905 house with 1947 church addition, as well as non-historic accessory building. Architecture One-story, L-plan National Folk-style house with partial-width porch, board-and-batten siding, and traditional cornice returns at the gable end. A commercial addition with eclectic parapet is constructed at the back of the property. Research The house at 1708 Willow Street was constructed around 1905. Its earliest resident was Erastus Otho Bartlett, a veteran train conductor who spent forty years with the Southern Pacific railway. After Bartlett’s tenancy in 1906, the house changed hands rapidly among railroad and adjacent industry workers until around 1917, when it was purchased by the Harrell family. Robert W. Harrell, Sr., had fourteen children by two marriages and owned a produce company on East Avenue; he worked both by himself and intermittently with partners Crockett and Bailey until his son Edwin joined the business around 1920. At that time, it was moved to East 6th Street. R. W. Harrell died in 1925, and after his death Edwin Harrell went on to found the Capitol Printing Company before his own death in 1932. His stepmother, Mrs. Alma Harrell, retained ownership of both the house and business until her death in 1938. Her son, Robert W. Harrell, Jr., sold the house around 1943. The building’s next long-term occupants were pastors Willard D. and Evelyn Hoover, who had begun their Christian Army Mission in Austin in 1941. Reverend Willard Hoover, ordained in St. Louis in 1937 after the death of his first wife, left his life as a farmer in Iowa and styled himself as “Major” and “Commander” of the Salvation-Army-like organization. Hoover immediately ran afoul of law enforcement upon his arrival in Austin by soliciting donations on the street via loudspeaker without a permit. From 1941 to 1955, Hoover, in a series of litigation efforts, battled the City’s anti-solicitation ordinance. The Austin American-Statesman covered his exploits extensively, often portraying him as a comedic example of chicanery. After such exploits as evading the draft, embezzling flour donations, electrifying his fence with a streetlamp, spending time in jail on principle, and fleeing to New Mexico to avoid arrest, Hoover was vindicated in a 1955 plea to the State Court of Criminal Appeals. The state overturned his county conviction and ruled Austin’s solicitation ordinance invalid as …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits August 5, 2026 PR-2026-073826; GF-2026-088792 1915 Willow Street 16 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1914 house. Architecture One-story house with Craftsman and National Folk influences, including a full-width porch, pyramidal hipped roof, and exposed rafter tails. Windows have been replaced, and the original double Cumberland-style front door has been filled in. Research The house at 1915 Willow Street was built around 1914. Its earliest residents were Mrs. Alice Houston, a widow, and her family. She sold the house to widow Pauline Kanetzky in the early 1920s, though, after a few years, the Kanetzky family departed, and the house was rented to several short-term occupants until Jeff and Sallie Keith moved in around 1940. The Keith family remained in the home until at least 1967, when Sallie Keith died. She had remained in the home with her daughter and son-in-law, Sallie and Charley Bingle, after the death of her husband shortly after moving to 1915 Willow Street. Department Comments Case PR-2026-073826 first appears on the August 5, 2026 Historic Landmark Commission agenda Property Evaluation The 2016 East Austin survey lists the property as contributing to potential local and National Register historic districts. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building does not retain integrity, as siding, windows, and door were changed without permits between 2017 and 2018. 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 does not appear to convey architectural significance. 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 was not evaluated for its ability to convey a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. Staff Recommendation Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, relocation, or deconstruction and salvage over demolition, but approve the demolition permit application. Location Map 16 – 2 Property Information Photos 16 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits August 5, 2026 PR-2026-086869; GF-2026-090464 1005 E. 13th Street 17 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1910 house. Architecture This wide, single-story house was built with National Folk elements and features an inset porch at the northeast corner. The porch is supported by a single metal support structure in the front corner which is attached to a short metal rail. The front door is set at the rear of the porch, next to a single-hung window. A tripartite window assembly is present at the other half of the front façade, surrounded by ample wood trim painted blue. Narrow wood siding clads the entire house and, while sagging in some areas, is overall in repairable condition. Due to the width of the house, the moderately pitched hipped roof form visually dominates over the property. It is clad in composition shingle and features a rectangular dormer at the front, which itself is topped with a hipped roof assembly. The foundation is pier and beam. Research The longtime owner of this property upon construction was Henry Williams, who worked various roles as a fireman, porter, farmer, and oil mill worker. By 1918, he lived with his wife Eliza Williams, and the two raised a family at the house. In 1926, Henry Williams was shot in rural Travis County and recovered, and in 1930, he was again injured as a result of a wind storm while working at an oil mill. After his death around 1944, Eliza Williams remained at the address until at least 1949, after which the property was purchased by Abe & Bobbie Smith, who had at least one child while living at the property. Department Comments This application will time out on October 19, 2026. Property Evaluation The 2016 East Austin historic resource survey lists the property as eligible as a local landmark as well as contributing to a potential local or National Register district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate-to-high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of surviving National Folk architecture in this area of the city, and is notable for its large size and overall …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits August 5, 2026 PR-2026-063392 1903 Westridge Dr. 18 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1966 duplex. Architecture One-story Mid-century Modern house with stucco cladding and asymmetrical “wounded dove” roofline with deep eaves and recessed carport. The roof and front porch are supported by wood columns, some of which appear to be replacements. A stucco-covered masonry site wall shields the yard from view, and a large swath of limestone riprap at the front lawn separates the property from the street below. The rear of the building is clad in vertical wood siding. Fenestration includes aluminum sliders, casements, and fixed clerestory windows; the front door has been replaced. Research The house at 1903 Westridge Drive, originally addressed as 1901 Westridge Drive, was built by A. D. Stenger in 1966. Originally brick, it appears to have been stuccoed either during or after the period of significance, though the provenance of the existing decorative columns is unclear; both were likely applied at the same time. Little archival information remains on the building’s occupants: as a duplex constructed for Louise Weidner, it appears to have hosted numerous tenant households with relatively high turnover. Department Comments 1903 Westridge Drive first appeared on the July 1, 2026 Historic Landmark Commission agenda. The Commission’s 75-day timeline expires Property Evaluation The 2016 Bouldin survey lists the property as contributing to a potential historic district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building’s integrity appears compromised. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff have evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. Though its integrity as a Mid-century Modern building has been compromised by the addition of stucco and styled Classical columns, the building still displays the unique horizontality of form, interplay between indoor and outdoor spaces, and the classic “wounded dove” asymmetrical roof silhouette that characterize this era of modern residential architecture and appear in several of A. D. Stenger’s designs.1 b. Historical association. The property was built by A. D. Stenger. However, it does not appear to retain sufficient integrity to convey those associations. As a purpose-built rental property, it does not appear to have been associated with significant people for a long enough period to establish the longstanding association required by Code to fulfill this criterion. c. …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 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 CURRENT COMMISSIONERS X BEN HEIMSATH, CHAIR (D-8) AB CARL LAROSCHE (D-6) X ROXANNE EVANS, VICE CHAIR (D-2) X AUGUST HARRIS III (D-10) X JEFFREY ACTON (MAYOR) X TONYA PLEASANT-WRIGHT (D-1) X JAIME ALVAREZ (D-7) AB JUDAH RICE (D-4) X HARMONY GROGAN (D-5) AB BAT TANIGUCHI (D-9) AB KEVIN KOCH (D-3) DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: 6:00PM 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. Kristina Koufos gave updates on the Heritage Preservation Grant. Bill Bunch spoke about the Barton Springs Bridge. TL McClain spoke about the Barton Springs Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on June 3, 2026. MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Harris. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 7-0. The motion passed. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS Historic Zoning 2. 3. C14H-2026-0039 – 400 W. 37th St. James Harvey and Pearl Caldwell House Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Terri Myers, Preservation Central City Sta(cid:431): Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation O(cid:431)ice, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request for rezoning from family residence- neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NCCD-NP) to family landmark-neighborhood conservation combining district- neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district. residence-historic Nicholas Wallace spoke in favor. Terri Myers spoke in favor. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner Pleasant-Wright. Vote 7-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Recommend historic zoning per staff recommendation on the basis of architecture and historical association on a motion by Vice Chair Evans. Commissioner Harris seconded the motion. Vote 7-0. The motion passed. C14H-2026-0045 – 2300 Rosewood Ave. Doris Miller Auditorium Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Sta(cid:431): Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation O(cid:431)ice, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from public- neighborhood plan (P-NP) to public-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (P-H-NP) combining district zoning. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner Pleasant-Wright. Vote …
DRAFT MEMORANDUM FOR COMMISSION REVIEW To: From: Date: Subject: Mayor and City Council Historic Landmark Commission and Historic Preservation O(cid:431)ice August 5, 2026 Opposition to Proposed Changes to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act The federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation advises the President and Congress on matters relating to historic preservation. The Advisory Council has proposed substantial changes to Section 106 of the 1966 National Historic Preservation Act. If adopted, the proposal would significantly weaken the legal protections Section 106 provides for historic and cultural places nationwide. Section 106 requires federal agencies to consider the e(cid:431)ects of their actions on historic properties and places. The Section 106 consultation process enables public participation; gives state, local, and Tribal governments a voice in in federal decisions; and often improves project outcomes for both agencies and the public. Local, state, and Tribal governments would no longer be automatically notified or given the chance to comment when federal agencies propose actions that could damage or destroy historic places within their jurisdiction; instead, federal agencies could choose whether to provide an opportunity for public comment. The proposed changes would have direct consequences in Austin. The Section 106 process has enabled the Historic Preservation O(cid:431)ice, Historic Landmark Commission, and local advocates to weigh in on major transportation projects with federal funding, including Project Connect and the expansion of both I-35 and MoPac. Without the requirement to notify and consult local interested parties, Austin’s preservation community would have no formal role in the federal review process when federally-funded projects threaten the city’s historic fabric. Partnerships among the Historic Preservation O(cid:431)ice, Historic Landmark Commission, state agencies, and community members have produced new information about potentially significant places, thoughtful alternatives to projects that would harm local heritage, and meaningful mitigation strategies when harm cannot be avoided. Without a robust Section 106 process, federal agencies would have no obligation to consider stakeholder or community input or to avoid, minimize, or mitigate harm to important places. The Historic Preservation O(cid:431)ice and Historic Landmark Commission oppose the proposed changes to the National Historic Preservation Act’s Section 106 process and encourage Austin residents and stakeholders to participate in the 30-day public comment period once it opens. Formal public comment will be requested by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation after a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is published in the Federal Register. Historic Preservation O(cid:431)ice sta(cid:431) and commissioners will monitor the …
FY 2027 Heritage Preservation Grant Launch on July 7, 2026 AUSTIN ARTS, CULTURE, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT | AUGUST 5, 2026 Heritage Preservation Grant Program description: Heritage Preservation Grant aims to preserve and promote preservation projects, expand access to historic spaces and heritage resources, showcase local stories rooted in history, support the creative economy, and make Austin’s history relevant and tangible – all with a strong focus on attracting and expanding audiences and engaging tourists seeking authentic experiences while promoting tourism and the convention and hotel industries. Image by Chelse Purgahn, courtesy of Black Austin Tours (FY21 awardee) Image courtesy of Center for Women & Their Work (FY24 awardee) View of post-restoration project of Tudor Cottage at Pease Park, Image courtesy of Pease Park Conservancy (FY21 awardee) Heritage Preservation Grant Capital Improvement Projects Example of Awarded Project: MAX Award Amount: $250,000 Required: • Historic designation or eligible • Owner authorization • • • • Site open and accessible to the public Site marketed to tourists Site in Austin City Council District or ETJ See program guidelines for additional requirements Grant Term: 24 months BEFORE AFTER Exterior restoration of Southgate-Lewis House, Images courtesy of W H Passon Historical Society, Inc. (FY25 & FY26 awardee) Heritage Preservation Grant Heritage Event Projects MAX Award Amount: $50,000 or $150,000 Required: • Include historic research and highlight the history of the site • Historically significant site or site • • • • with historic designation Event is open and accessible to the public Event marketed to tourists Site in Austin City Council District or ETJ See program guidelines for additional requirements Grant Term: 12 or 24 months Example of Awarded Project: Screenshots taken from Black History Bike Ride social media flyer (FY26 awardee) Screenshots taken from Black History Bike Ride social media; Images by @luisgphoto 2027 Application Direct Assistance + Resources • Bookings Link for 1:1 meetings with staff • Virtual Open Office Hours • Grant Workshops + Tabling (So far!) Tuesday, June 30, 6-7:30pm: ACME Funding Programs Overview (virtual) Tuesday, July 7, 2-3:30pm: ACME Funding Programs Overview (virtual) • Wednesday, June 24, 12-1:30pm: Grant Writing Workshop (virtual and recorded) • Wednesday, June 24, 6-8:30 pm: Grant Writing Workshop in Spanish (virtual and recorded) • • • Wednesday, July 15, 11am-12:30pm: Heritage Preservation Workshop Co-Hosted by/at Preservation Austin • Wednesday, July 15, 12-1:30pm: ACME Funding Programs Overview in Spanish (virtual) • • Wednesday, July 22, 11:00am-1:30pm: …
Steering Committee Members: Stephen L. Amos, Chair Mark Ashby, Jeff Callahan, Scott Campbell, Marc Carlson, Hunter Coleman, Evelyn Fujimoto, Adrienne Goldsberry, Nick Mehl, William Osborn, Charlie Rice, Paul Shattuck, Shawn Shillington August 3, 2026 Historic Landmark Commission 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Re: Item 11 - HR-2026-071919 - 705 West Lynn St. Dear Chair Heimsath and HLC Commissioners, OWANA recently received notification regarding the upcoming public hearing for the project located at 705 West Lynn, which is scheduled to take place on August 5, 2026. Since our attendance at the HLC meeting in June 2025, we have not been made aware of any developments concerning this project from the applicant. We have reached out to the project owner and their representative, but they are not in favor of a postponement. It was brought to our attention by concerned neighbors that there is not a Notice of Hearing sign posted on the property. In light of this, we kindly request that the case be postponed to allow the Zoning Committee to review the new documentation and convene with the applicant. We have extended an invitation to the applicant to join our next Zoning Committee meeting on August 27th, where they can present their project ahead of the following HLC meeting in September. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Stephen L. Amos Chair Old West Austin Neighborhood Association (OWANA)
Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: RS Kish Monday, July 27, 2026 7:04 PM Historic Preservation Office Case number: HR 2026-071919 - 705 West Lynn St Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged Categories: Blue Category External Email - Exercise Caution Attention: Hunter Sturgill Hunter, I object to the approval of this application as presented. While I support thoughtful reinvestment in the neighborhood, the applicant has provided no architectural drawings, elevations, demolition information, or design details that would allow myself, OWANA zoning, or the Historic Landmark Commission to evaluate the proposal's compatibility with the surrounding historic district. Because this property is located within a National Register Historic District, I respectfully request that the Historic Landmark Commission carefully consider the impact of the project on the historic character of the district and on the established streetscape along West Lynn. I would encourage retention of the existing front-facing structure, or at a minimum preservation of the front façade and primary street presence, so that the property continues to reflect the scale, rhythm, and architectural character that define this portion of the neighborhood. In the absence of design drawings and information regarding the treatment of the existing structure, I do not believe the public has sufficient information to evaluate the proposal. I therefore request either: denial of the application as currently submitted; or postponement of the case until architectural plans are made available and OWANA zoning and the neighbors can adequately assess the project's impact on the historic district. Thank you, Rob and Lindyn Kish 707 West Lynn St 1 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 2
Steering Committee Members: Stephen L. Amos, Chair Mark Ashby, Jeff Callahan, Scott Campbell, Marc Carlson, Hunter Coleman, Evelyn Fujimoto, Adrienne Goldsberry, Nick Mehl, William Osborn, Charlie Rice, Paul Shattuck, Shawn Shillington August 3, 2026 Historic Landmark Commission 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Re: Item 12 - HR-2026-070009 - 611 West Lynn St. Dear Chair Heimsath and HLC Commissioners, OWANA recently received notification regarding the upcoming public hearing for the project located at 611 West Lynn, which is scheduled to take place on August 5, 2026. We invited and met with the applicant on May 28, 2026 at our monthly meeting. We have made monthly contact with the owner since then and have not been made aware of any new developments concerning this project. We have reached out to the project owner and their representative, but they are not in favor of a postponement. It was brought to our attention by concerned neighbors that the hearing notice sign for this property is lying flat on the land and not visible from the street. Only if you are walking by the house would you know there was any kind of Notice of Hearing. In light of this, we kindly request that the case be postponed to allow the Zoning Committee to review the new documentation and convene with the applicant. We have extended an invitation to the applicant to join our next Zoning Committee meeting on August 27th, where they can present their project ahead of the following HLC meeting in September. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Stephen L. Amos Chair Old West Austin Neighborhood Association (OWANA)
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Kevin J. Terrazas 512.680.3257 kterrazas@atlawpllc.com August 5, 2026 Via email: hunter.sturgill@austintexas.gov and preservation@austintexas.gov Hunter Sturgill Historic Landmark Commission City of Austin Re: Request to Postpone Release of Plans and Refer Application to the Architectural Review Committee Case Number: SP-2026-035365; HR-2026-07009 - 611 West Lynn St Public Hearing: Historic Landmark Commission, August 5, 2026 Dear Ms. Sturgill, On behalf of a group of concerned neighbors, we respectfully request that the Historic Landmark Commission postpone consideration of this application until September, refer the proposal to the Architectural Review Committee (“ARC”), and require the applicant to submit revised drawings that address the project’s compatibility with the Old West Austin National Register Historic District before any release of plans. At this stage, the Commission need not determine whether the proposal can ultimately satisfy the Historic Design Standards. Rather, the record demonstrates that the current drawings leave significant compatibility issues unresolved, and those issues warrant further design review through the ARC process before the application proceeds. Specifically, revised drawings should address the following compatibility concerns: • Building orientation. The proposed development is organized around a central internal driveway and courtyard rather than maintaining the predominant street- oriented pattern established by contributing buildings along West Lynn. • Central driveway and internal site planning. The inward-facing arrangement fundamentally alters the historic development pattern and warrants further study to determine whether the site’s organization is compatible with the district’s established character. • New curb cut. The proposed curb cut should be evaluated for its effect on the historic streetscape, continuity of the streetscape edge, and character of West Lynn. • Scale and massing. The overall massing, site coverage, and visual intensity of the proposed development should be revised to better reflect the scale and proportions of contributing buildings within the district. • Height. Building height, including any elevator overruns or other vertical elements, should be evaluated for compatibility with the surrounding historic context. 1001 S. Capital of Texas Hwy, Bldg L, Suite 250 Austin, TX 78746 | www.atlawpllc.com A R A M B U L A T E R R A Z A S P L L C August 5, 2026 Page 2 • Roof decks and roof forms. The proposed rooftop terraces and associated roof elements should be reconsidered to ensure they remain subordinate to, and compatible with, the traditional roof forms that characterize the district. • Window proportions. The drawings should demonstrate how window size, proportion, …
Owner Statement in Support of Demolition Permit Release 1708 Willow Street Submitted by David Rudick Authorized Representative / Manager Emergence TR 1708Willow LLC I respectfully request that the Historic Landmark Commission release the demolition permit for 1708 Willow Street and allow the proposed residential redevelopment to proceed. I understand and respect Austin’s historic preservation process. I have personally invested in the restoration and adaptive reuse of historic structures in Austin, including Maison Rêve at 1807 East Cesar Chavez, where the project received a Historic Preservation grant, and the Avenue C redevelopment at 4004, 4006, and 4008 Avenue C, which received Preservation Austin’s 2019 Preservation Award for Infill and Addition. That background is important because I do not approach demolition lightly. I have demonstrated both an appetite and an ability to restore historic structures when the building has the integrity, significance, and condition to justify preservation. In this case, however, 1708 Willow Street does not rise to that level. 1. Existing Structure Condition The existing structure at 1708 Willow is an older building, but age alone should not be the basis for preventing redevelopment or initiating landmark designation. The structure has significant condition issues that make preservation impractical and not appropriate in this case. Known issues include: ● visible floor-level differentials and uneven interior floor conditions; ● suspected foundation movement / settlement conditions; ● areas where the existing floor plane appears materially out of level; and ● general deterioration consistent with a structure that would require substantial intervention to be retained. These are not merely cosmetic issues. The visible floor-level conditions suggest that retaining the structure would require major corrective work to the building’s underlying foundation and floor system. Any attempt to preserve the existing structure would likely involve substantial reconstruction rather than a true historic restoration. In my view, the building does not retain the level of architectural integrity, rarity, or historical significance that would justify that outcome. 2. Historic Review Context My understanding is that 1708 Willow Street is not currently designated as a historic landmark and does not have individual historic zoning. The property appears to have been referred for Historic Landmark Commission review because of the age of the existing structure, rather than because it already carries a historic designation. I respect the purpose of that review. However, I do not believe this structure meets the threshold for landmark designation. It does not appear to have the …
Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Polina Koronkevich Tuesday, August 4, 2026 12:48 PM Historic Preservation Office Opposition to demolition PR-2026-086869; GF-2026-090464 - 1005 East 13th St Categories: Yellow Category External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Hunter, I'm a neighbor writing to register my opposition to the demolition permit for 1005 East 13th St. I know that I am yelling into the void about this, but the continued destruction of homes on the East Side needs some advocacy. This home is currently being sold to a developer (MLS shows it as pending as of today) and they are the ones applying for the demo permit? Is a third party allowed to begin the permitting process before a sale is complete? I know that Historic Landmark has minimal tools to prevent demo since the only lever is to designate the property as historic, which this property seems to lack two of the qualifications. Architecturally, I would argue that it differs from many of the homes around it on 13th Street. I especially know that enacting historic against the wishes of the property owner is an uphill battle (one that we are currently waging for 907 13th), but I couldn't not write in to share my opinion. Throwing perfectly good homes into the trash also contradicts with Austin's "zero waste" initiative, but somehow the anti-global warming aspects don't seem taken into account in these cases. Thank you for taking the time to read this! Polina CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 1
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Environmental 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, contact Nicole Corona, 737-291-3084, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Mariana Krueger, Chair Jennifer Bristol, Vice Chair Haris Qureshi, Secretary Richard Brimer Isabella Changsut Annie Fierro AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Justin Fleury Martin Luecke Allison Morrison David Sullivan 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 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on July 15, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding an update to the Bird-Friendly Design Resolution. Presentation by Leslie Lilly, Lily Rerecich, and Hannelore Sederholm, Austin Watershed Protection. Sponsored by Chair Krueger and Vice Chair Bristol. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Name: Great Wave - D Permit, SP-2026-0221D Applicant: John Dailey, Gray AES, PSC Location: 3900 West Howard Lane, Austin, Texas, 78728 Council District: 7 Staff: Brad Jackson, Environmental Compliance Specialist Senior, Austin Development Services, 512-974-2128, Brad.Jackson@austintexas.gov Applicant Request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 20 feet; request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 20 feet. Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. Update from the Urban Forestry Committee regarding upcoming meeting dates. Sponsored by Chair Krueger and Commissioner Brimer. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City Code requires at least two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume that if there is no objection from other members expressed at the meeting, the members’ silence indicates approval for staff to include on the next agenda. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026 The Environmental Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Kruger called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Mariana Krueger, Chair Jennifer Bristol, Vice Chair Isabella Changsut Justin Fleury Martin Luecke Allison Morrison David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Richard Brimer PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on July 15, 2026. The minutes from the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on July 15, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Changsut and Luecke were off the dais. Secretary Qureshi and Commissioner Fierro were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the history of Austin Watershed Protection ordinances. Presentation by Matt Hollon, Regulatory Policy Analyst, Austin Watershed Protection. The presentation was made by Matt Hollon, Regulatory Policy Analyst, Austin Watershed Protection. 1 DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. Discussion of Environmental Commission Bylaws. Discussed. Discussion of Robert’s Rules of Order, the Texas Open Meetings Act, and general commission procedures. Presentation by Commissioner Sullivan. The presentation was made by Commissioner Sullivan. Discussion of public comment process. Discussed. Discussion of the 2025-2026 goals and objectives of the Environmental Commission. Discussed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Update from the Urban Forestry Committee regarding upcoming meeting dates. Sponsored by Chair Krueger and Commissioner Brimer. ADJOURNMENT Chair Krueger adjourned the meeting at 9:46 p.m. without objection. 2
Bird Friendly Design Update to Council Resolution No. 20241121-073 Austin Watershed Protection | August 5, 2026 Context ▪ Investigating Bird Window Collisions following City Council Resolution No. 20241121-073 ▪ Objectives from January 2026 Memorandum ▪ Residential Outreach Program ▪ Data Collection ▪ Green Building Policy Green Heron (credit: Jupiterimages/ Getty Images) 2 Intern Data ▪ Process ▪ Consulted Lights Out Texas Volunteer and Data Collection Protocol Coordination ▪ Systematically searched for dead or stunned birds, then photographing evidence ▪ Interns collected data during and after the close of migration season ▪ Walks occurred midday (after many bird strikes were already picked up) Poster of "Lights Out Texas Data Collection & Volunteer Protocol" (credit: Audubon Texas) Dead sparrow with ruler (credit: H. Sederholm) 3 Intern Data ▪ Results ▪ Found evidence of over 30 bird strikes in the span of six weeks ▪ Timing of data collection underscores greater number and distribution of bird strikes Spreadsheet recording the conditions, images, and locations of dead birds (credit: L. Rerecich and H. Sederholm) 4 Intern Data ▪ Process ▪ Route located in the South Central Waterfront ▪ Includes all faces of the building with windows and accessible to surveyors Map of survey route throughout the South Central Waterfront (credit: H. Sederholm) 5 Intern Data ▪ Cooperating with Building Services ▪ Meeting with building managers ▪ Creating data collection methods Digital form for collecting data on bird strikes, in Spanish Digital form for collecting data on bird strikes, in English 6 Downtown Austin Alliance Data ▪ Downtown Austin Alliance is a local nonprofit with a mission to "create, preserve and enhance the vibe, vitality and value of Downtown Austin for everyone." ▪ Conducts myriad projects, direct services, and research ▪ Regularly encounters and records bird fatalities in downtown Image of downtown Austin's skyline (credit: Wirestock/ Getty Images) 7 Downtown Austin Alliance Data ▪ They have recorded 446 collisions this year alone ▪ Indicates large impact of collisions Map of bird strike fatalities in July (credit: Downtown Austin Alliance) Dead white-winged dove (credit: H. Sederholm) 8 Downtown Austin Alliance Data Map of bird strike fatalities in January (credit: Downtown Austin Alliance) Map of bird strike fatalities in February (credit: Downtown Austin Alliance) Map of bird strike fatalities in March (credit: Downtown Austin Alliance) Map of bird strike fatalities in April (credit: Downtown Austin Alliance) Map of bird strike fatalities in May (credit: Downtown Austin Alliance) …
GREAT WAVE "D" AND "C" PLAN SET NOTES: 1. PROJECT GREAT WAVE "C" SITE PLAN APPROVAL PENDING PROJECT GREAT WAVE "D" SITE PLAN APPROVAL. 2. PROJECT GREAT WAVE "D" SITE PLAN MID SUBMITTED TO CITY OF AUSTIN ON MARCH 25, 2026 FOR EXPEDITED SITE PLAN PROCESS REVIEW. Z H E E H Z EHZ Z H E E L C Y C E R E S A E L P Water Easement Water Easement N 26°25'08" E 695.11' Water Easement Sidewalk Easement N 27°44'45" E 1,027.50' N 27°49'16" E 313.02' N 27°45'08" E 346.90' LEGEND EHZ Z H E Z H E N 6 7 ° 1 3 0 3 " W ' 2 , 3 8 4 . 5 0 ' E H Z E H Z E H Z E H Z E H Z 10' P.U.E REFERENCE CONTOURS PFLUGERVILLE WEST NE FROM COA GIS Z H E Z H E Z H E Z H E LINE TABLE Line Direction Length L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 L9 L10 L11 L12 S79°29'18"E S79°04'08"E 2.00 9.50 N78°10'50"W 50.00 S79°04'08"E 10.50 N79°30'53"W 177.36 S19°23'41"E 88.70 S08°03'36"W 116.40 S80°31'21"E 145.34 S24°24'25"W 194.22 S18°04'35"W 423.82 S60°36'41"W 69.92 N84°15'30"W 96.63 CURVE TABLE Curve Radius Length Chord Direction Chord Length DELTA C1 2,845.50 660.74 S 03°36'02" E 659.26 13°18'16" C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 7,180.50 720.48 S 05°57'02" W 720.18 5°44'56" 7,182.45 263.94 S 09°52'44" W 263.93 2°06'20" 7,192.00 111.58 S 11°22'32" W 111.58 0°53'20" 7,142.00 110.81 N 11°22'32" E 110.81 0°53'20" 7,152.45 263.72 N 09°52'31" E 263.71 2°06'45" 7,177.50 423.88 S 15°39'14" W 423.82 3°23'01" 1,467.41 102.78 N 82°04'29" W 102.76 4°00'47" 1,157.79 344.35 N 75°44'17" W 343.08 17°02'27" E H Z E H Z EHZ E H Z Z H E Z H E Z H E E H Z EHZ C 9 Z H E CEF F E C C E F EHZ CEF EHZ Z H E EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ L9 EHZ EHZ EHZ L10 EHZ Z Z H Q E W C CWQZ EHZ 15'30' DRAINAGE & P.U.E. WATER LINE EASEMENT EHZ QZ CW EHZ CWQZ 15' ELECTRIC EASEMENT 15' DRIANAGE AND LANDSCAPE EASEMENT EHZ EHZ L7 L 8 C7 7.5' P.U.E. 15' P.U.E. EHZ CWQZ EHZ L 1 2 C 8 EHZ EHZ L11 CWQZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ CWQZ CWQZ EHZ CWQZ CWQZ 3 2 9 . 5 5 ' …
E L C Y C E R E S A E L P A 822 820 818 816 814 812 810 PROPOSED TRUCK PARKING C HEAVY DUTY CONCRETE TRUCK DOCK EXISTING DOCK AREA 4 0 8 D 6 0 8 800 4 0 8 2 0 8 800 798 796 4 9 7 EHZ 792 PROPOSED EMERGENCY 20' WIDE FIRE LANE (LIGHT DUTY ASPHALT) 808 PROPOSED 24' WIDE HEAVY DUTY CONCRETE DRIVE 806 804 26' WIDE ARIEL APPARATUS FIRE LANE PROPOSED HEAVY DUTY CONCRETE DOCK AREA 802 800 798 E N I L T U O S R S A D E S O P O R P 796 34' 6" X 18' 1" x 23 58" DEEP PIT. TO BE COORD W EQUIPMENT. 34' 6" X 18' 1" x 23 58" DEEP PIT. TO BE COORD W EQUIPMENT. "BLDG 2" PROPOSED FACILITY FFE=813.60' BUILDING 2 SHOWN FOR REFERENCE ONLY. APPROVAL OF PERMANENT STRUCTURES, PAVING, AND APPURTENANCES ARE DEFERRED TO THE "C" PLAN. 34' 6" X 18' 1" x 23 58" DEEP PIT. TO BE COORD W EQUIPMENT. 34' 6" X 18' 1" x 23 58" DEEP PIT. TO BE COORD W EQUIPMENT. 34' 6" X 18' 1" x 23 58" DEEP PIT. TO BE COORD W EQUIPMENT. BLDG 2 MAIN ENTRANCE NO PARKING NO PARKING VAN NO PARKING VAN NO PARKING VAN NO PARKING VAN NO PARKING - DROP OFF ZONE 810 4 0 8 6 0 8 POND RAW WATER HEX P MEMBRANEFILTER MEMBRANEFILTER MEMBRANEFILTER H SO P 4 2 TANK BLOWER BLOWER BLOWER BLOWER MMF MMF MMF MMF I I I I R R E E F F S S A A G G E E D D P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P SOFT WATER TANK SOFT WATER TANK FILTERED W. FILTERED W. TANK TANK P P SOFTENER SOFTENER MMF TREATED MMF TREATED W. TANK W. TANK P P P P ACTIVATED ACTIVATED CARBON CARBON ACTIVATED ACTIVATED CARBON CARBON X X E E H H R R E E T T S S C C A A 26' WIDE ARIEL APPARATUS FIRE LANE 794 802 800 798 POND 796 794 790 POND EHZ 790 EHZ PROPOSED WALLS A 790 788 786 784 786 788 Z H E Z H E 784 Z H E 782 E H Z E H Z E H Z B 152 …
LANDSCAPE NOTES 1. MATERIALS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT APPLICABLE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE STATE OF TX STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS. 2. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR INSPECTING THE SITE BEFORE LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION IN ORDER TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE EXISTING CONDITIONS. 3. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCATING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, NEW AND PRIOR EXISTING, BEFORE BEGINNING LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION. DAMAGE TO UTILITIES SHALL BE REPAIRED AT THE CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE. 4. THE LANDSCAPE PLAN IS FOR PLANTING PURPOSES ONLY. FOR INFORMATION REGARDING BUILDINGS, GRADING, WALLS, ETC., REFER TO ARCHITECTURE, SITE, GRADING DRAWINGS, ETC. 5. CONTRACTOR SHALL FULLY REVIEW PLANS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND SHALL NOTIFY OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT OF DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE NOTES, SPECIFICATIONS, DRAWINGS, OR SITE CONDITIONS FOR RESOLUTION PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. 6. VERIFICATION OF TOTAL PLANT QUANTITIES AS SHOWN IN THE PLANT SCHEDULE SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR. DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PLANT SCHEDULE AND LANDSCAPE PLAN SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PRIOR TO SUBMITTING THE BID/PROPOSAL. 7. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING THAT PLANT MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE AS SPECIFIED WHEN BID/PROPOSAL IS SUBMITTED AND RESERVING / SECURING PLANT MATERIAL AS NECESSARY TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LANDSCAPE PLAN. 31. PROPOSED TREES TO BE PLANTED A MINIMUM [20 FEET] FROM LIGHT POLES AS MEASURED FROM TRUNK OF THE TREE TO THE POLE. 32. PROPOSED TREES TO BE PLANTED A MINIMUM [10 FEET] FROM FIRE HYDRANTS AS MEASURED FROM TRUNK OF THE TREE TO THE HYDRANT. 33. CONTRACTOR SHALL LAY OUT ON THE GROUND SHRUBS, ORNAMENTAL GRASSES, AND GROUNDCOVERS FOR APPROVAL BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. CONTRACTOR SHALL ANTICIPATE THAT SOME REARRANGEMENT OF MATERIAL WILL OCCUR. 34. SEE LANDSCAPE DETAILS FOR TREE STAKING REQUIREMENTS. 35. ALL TREE PLANTINGS SHALL BE MULCHED TO A DEPTH OF [3 INCHES] AND WITH A MINIMUM [3 FOOT] RADIUS FROM BASE OF TREE OR TO DRIPLINE. MULCH SHALL NOT COVER THE ROOT FLARE. 36. MULCH SHALL BE ORGANIC, FREE OF TRASH, AND MAINTAINED WEED FREE. MULCH SHALL BE APPLIED IMMEDIATELY AFTER COMPLETION OF PLANTING OPERATIONS. 37. EXCAVATE EDGES OF ALL PLANTING BEDS TO 2 INCH DEPTH TO FORM A NEAT AND CRISP DEFINITION. 38. CONTRACTOR TO SUPPLY AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION SYSTEM, COMPLETE AND INSTALLED. SYSTEM TO INCLUDE VALVES, PIPE, HEADS, FITTINGS, CONTROLLER, AND BACKFLOW PREVENTOR, AND PROVIDE 100% COVERAGE OF SOD, SEED, AND PLANTING BEDS. SEE IRRIGATION DRAWINGS. 39. PLANT MATERIALS …
L1.12 L1.10 L1.11 L1.01 L1.02 L1.03 L1.06 L1.05 L1.04 L1.07 L1.08 L1.09 CONTEXT MAP SCALE: 1"= 500' LEGEND xxxxx REGULATED /PROTECTED TREE TO REMAIN xxxxx REGULATED /PROTECTED TREE TO BE REMOVED xxxxx TREE TO REMAIN BUT DOES NOT MEET PRESERVATION REQUIREMENTS TREE PROTECTION FENCE REF. DETAIL 01/L1.00 NOTES 1. THERE ARE NO HERITAGE TREES WITH IMPROVEMENT AREA 2. ALL ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES (CEFS) AND ASSOCIATED SETBACKS MUST COMPLY WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE. THE NATURAL VEGETATIVE COVER MUST BE RETAINED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PRACTICABLE, CONSTRUCTION IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT AS IDENTIFIED IN THIS SITE PLAN; AND WASTEWATER DISPOSAL OF ANY FORM IS PROHIBITED." REFERENCE: LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(A) OR 30-5-121(C)(2)(A) MATCHLINE L1.06 MATCHLINE L1.05 TREE PROTECTION FENCING, TYP. GRAPHIC SCALE 30 15 0 60 1 inch = 30 ft. LIMIT OF CONSTRUCTION DIRT TRAIL TO BE DEMOLISHED REGULTED TREE TO REMAIN CEF 794 CEF CEF CEF CEF CEF CEF CEF CEF 792 CEF CEF CEF CEF CEF 796 CEF CEF M A T C H L I N E L 1 0 8 . M A T C H L I N E L 1 0 9 . M A T C H L I N E L 1 0 7 . M A T C H L I N E L 1 0 8 . CEF CEF CEF CEF CEF CEF CEF CEF EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ 790 EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ REGULATED TREE TO REMAIN EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ REGULTED TREE TO REMAIN EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ CEF CEF EHZ EF C EHZ F E C EHZ F E C EHZ EHZ F E C F E C F E C F E C F E C F E C F E C F E C F E C F E C EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ The John R. McAdams Company, Inc. 4400 State Highway 121, Suite 800 Lewisville, Texas 75056 phone 972. 436. 9712 fax 972. 436. 9715 TBPE: F-19762 TBPELS: F-10194440 TBAE: BR3185 www.mcadamsco.com GRAY AES, PSC 10 Quality Street Lexington, Kentucky 40507-1450 Telephone: (859) 474-8666 10 Quality Street Lexington, Kentucky 40507-1450 Telephone: (859) 281-5000 Food & Beverage …
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MATCHLINE L5.12 MATCHLINE L5.11 LIMIT OF CONSTRUCTION M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M . 0 1 5 L E N I L H C T A M . 1 1 5 L E N I L H C T A M M M M M M M M M M M SHADE TREE FOR MITIGATION, TYP. M M M M M M M M M M M LIMIT OF CONSTRUCTION M M M M M REFER TO C SET FOR ADDITIONAL LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AND FINAL TREE LOCATION. M M M M M M M M 820 M 818 M M 816 M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M 834 M M M 832 M M M M M M M M 830 M M M M 828 M M M M M M M M M 836 M M M 838 M M M M M M M EXISTING TREE TO REMAIN. TYP. M M M M M M 822 M M M M M M 826 M M M M M M M M 824 M M M M M M M M M M M M SHADE TREE FOR MITIGATION, TYP. M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M 842 840 M M M M M M GRAPHIC SCALE 30 15 0 60 1 inch = 30 ft. Water Easement Water Easement Water Easement Sidewalk Easement Water Easement L5.12 L5.10 L5.11 L5.01 L5.02 L5.03 L5.06 L5.05 L5.04 L5.07 L5.08 L5.09 CWQZ (1,928 sf) HENP 2 CWQZ M M M M M CONTEXT MAP SCALE: 1"= 500' PLANT SCHEDULE SHRUB AREAS SYMBOL CODE BOTANICAL / COMMON NAME HENP 1 HERBACEOUS NATIVE PLANTING 1 - MOISTURE TOLERANT M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M HENP 2 HERBACEOUS NATIVE PLANTING 2 - UPLAND SHADE HENP 3 HERBACEOUS NATIVE PLANTING 3 - UPLAND SUN GROUND COVERS CYDS CYNODON DACTYLON 'TIFTUF' BERMUDA 'TIFTUF' MITIGATION TREE M TREES EX.TR. xxxxx EXISTING TREES EXISTING TREES ORNAMENTAL TREE …
July 20, 2026 Liz Johnston, Environmental Officer Austin Watershed Protection 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Via Electronic Delivery Re: 3900 W. Howard Lane – Environmental Variance Request for the 170.178-acre property located at 3900 W. Howard Lane, Austin, TX 78728, comprised of TCAD ID 0267110101 (the "Property") Dear Ms. Johnson: The following request is on behalf of Otsuka ICU Medical LLC ("Owner") for approval of an environmental variance in connection with the proposed Great Wave development (“D” permit (2025170-D)) at 3900 W. Howard Lane, Austin, TX 78728 ("Project"). The Project proposes a new manufacturing facility for ICU Medical which will be permitted under the “C” permit (2025170-C). A variance of the following code sections is requested under the “D” permit: • • Land Development Code ("LDC") §25-8-341 (Cut Requirements): o Allow cut greater than 4’, up to 20’ of cut. Land Development Code ("LDC") §25-8-342 (Fill Requirements): o Allow fill greater than 4’, up to 20’ of fill. An existing medical facility building occupies the southern portion of the site. The proposed structure, located on the northern portion of the property, is constrained by the existing development and its established grades. Additionally, the natural topography of the site has significant variation, with the highest elevation located at the northwest corner. To accommodate the intended use of the structure, a single finished floor elevation with level docking and loading areas is required. The large, level footprint of the building results in cut at the northern end of the structure and fill at the southern end of the structure, both exceeding code requirements for a finished floor elevation of 813.60 NAVD88. While the proposed grading will transition to the existing grades at the limits of construction, the existing medical facility has a finished floor of 806.40 +/- NAVD88. The difference in finished floor elevations is due to the natural topography of the site and the presence of shallow bedrock at the northern portion of the site. To limit the disturbance of the site, the following mitigation measures are proposed: retaining walls along the McNeil Merriltown Road frontage, 2.79 acres of native restoration planting and 676 proposed trees. All required tree mitigation is met, and the landscaping exceeds code requirements (total stabilized, vegetated area of approximately 13.58 acres). Please see included plan sheets for additional detailed information. 2705 Bee Caves Road Suite 100 | Austin, Texas 78746 | 512-807-2900 | www.drennergroup.com …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: August 5, 2026 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Great Wave - D Permit NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: SP-2026-0221D John Dailey, Gray AES, PSC LOCATION: 3900 West Howard Lane, Austin, Texas, 78728 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Brad Jackson, Environmental Compliance Specialist Senior Austin Development Services, 512-974-2128, Brad.Jackson@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: Walnut Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone Variance requests are as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 20 feet. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 20 feet. Page 2 of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: recommends Staff determined the findings of fact to have been met. these variances with conditions, having 1. Tree mitigation requirements will be fully met by planting trees on site instead of paying into the Urban Forest Replenishment Fund. 2. 2.79 acres of riparian area will be enhanced with native, herbaceous plantings as shown in the landscape plan. 3. Livestock and any other agricultural uses will no longer be permitted in the detention pond area of the site. 4. Grading with the proposed consolidated site plan associated with this project will not exceed the cut and fill limits shown on the exhibits provided with this variance request beyond necessary, incidental changes approved by City staff.
Great Wave 3900 West Howard Lane SP-2026-0221D Mike McDougal Environmental Policy Program Manager Austin Development Services | 08/05/2026 Property Data • Located within the City of Austin Zoning Jurisdiction (Zoned LI-PDA) • Walnut Creek Watershed, classified as Suburban; Desired Development Zone • Located over the Northern Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • 170.18 acre site with 36 acres of Critical Water Quality Zone along the eastern boundary of site adjacent to Mopac ROW. • Critical Environmental Features – Wetlands within tributary along eastern boundary of site (approximately 6 acres in total size) • Council District 7 2 Location Site Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone 3 Location 4 Existing Conditions Existing Impervious Cover: 33.85 acres (20% of Gross Site Area) 5 Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) 6 Existing Topography 7 Site photos 8 Site Constraints • The site has a grade change from 790 feet to 830 feet elevation over a distance of approximately 1,600 linear feet across the limits of construction. • Cut and fill over 4 feet are required to provide a level finished floor elevation for the approximately 425,000 square foot building and associated drive aisles and loading zones. 9 Proposed Site Plan Limits of Construction: • 39 acres New Building Coverage: • 425,000 square feet Total Impervious Cover: • 34% Gross Site Area 10 Variance Request The applicant has requested variances to: 1. LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 20 feet; and 2. LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 20 feet. 11 Cut/Fill Exhibit – Mass Grading (“D” site plan) 12 Cut Exhibit – Final Buildout (“C” site plan) 13 Variance Recommendation Staff recommends the variances, with conditions, having determined that the findings of fact per LDC 25-8-41 have been met. 14 Variance Conditions Staff recommends the following variance conditions: 1. Tree mitigation requirements will be fully met by planting trees on site instead of paying into the Urban Forest Replenishment Fund 2. 2.79 acres of riparian area will be enhanced with native, herbaceous plantings 3. Livestock and any other agricultural uses will no longer be permitted in the detention pond areas of the site 4. Grading with the proposed consolidated site plan associated with this project will not exceed the cut and fill limits shown on the exhibits provided with this variance request beyond necessary, incidental changes approved by City staff. 15 Thank you Next …
Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Great Wave, SP-2026-0221D Ordinance Standard: Current code Variance Request: Request to vary from Land Development Code 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 20 feet. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of other similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes. The variance will not be providing a special privilege to the applicant. Other owners with similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development have received variances for cut and fill in order to construct very large industrial buildings for warehouse and manufacturing uses. 2. The variance: a. is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance. Yes. The requested cut variance is necessary due to the operational requirements of the manufacturing facility proposed at the site, which will require a level floor for the various stages of a complex assembly line for advanced manufacturing. The scale of the project is in line with the supply demands for medical IV bag production and the building is sited on the portion of the site easily accessible to existing drive aisles and on slopes less than 15% in grade. In addition, the applicant will provide full tree mitigation on site and riparian zone restoration as conditions of the variance approvals. b. is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property; and Yes. The cut proposed will be evenly split between each side of the building, allowing a balance of cut and fill across the site. The approximately 425,000 square foot building will extend 960 feet end to end across the site, which encompasses a large grade change of around 40 feet of elevation rise over that distance. c. Does not create a significant probability of harmful environmental consequences; and Yes. The proposed site plan will have robust erosion controls during construction to prevent erosion by utilizing large, rough-cut sedimentation basins to collect runoff and prevent sediment laden water from entering the adjacent tributary on the site. 3. Development with the variance will result in water quality that is at least equal to the water quality achievable without the …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 12:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Commission for Women 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, contact Chelsea Pfeifer at chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2498. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alexandria Anderson, Chair Lauren Adams Vanessa Bissereth Angela Harris Alicia Ramirez Shaimaa Zayan CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Tasha Billet Becky Bullard Diana Melendez Rabia Shaik 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 Commission for Women regular meeting on June 3, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Austin Human Rights Impact report. Presentation by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion, Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation regarding GenATX, Mayor Kirk Watson’s movement to make Austin the best place in America to be a kid. Presentation by Jasmine Stoughton, Policy Advisor in the Office of Mayor Watson. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. Approve two nominations of members of the Commission For Women to the Joint Inclusion Committee. Approve a recommendation to Council Opposing Proposed $5.1 Million Cut to Social Service Contracts in the City of Austin FY27 Budget and Highlighting Equity Impacts. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding funding for Communities In Schools. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding funding for SAFE Alliance. 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 Chelsea Pfeifer at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at …
Commission for Women Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 3, 2026 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Anderson called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:13 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alexandria Anderson, Chair Becky Bullard Alicia Ramirez Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Tasha Billet Angela Harris PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women Regular Meeting on May 6, 2026. The minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on May 6, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Bullard’s motion, Commissioner Ramirez’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Adams, Bissereth, Shaik, Melendez, and Zayan were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Maternal Infant Outreach Program. Presented by Cynthia Washington, Public Health Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health, Demetra Tennison, Community Health Worker, Austin Public Health. The presentation was made by Cynthia Washington, Public Health Program Coordinator, and Demetra Tennison, Community Health Worker, Austin Public Health. COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026 DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation by SAFE Alliance regarding funding impacts on services for women and girls in Austin. Presented by Pierre Berastain, Chief Executive Officer, SAFE Alliance, and Wendie Abramson, Chief Quality Officer, SAFE Alliance. The presentation was made by Pierre Berastain, Chief Executive Officer and Wendie Abramson, Chief Quality Officer, SAFE Alliance. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding SAFE Alliance funding. Withdrawn due to lack of quorum. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding Communities In Schools funding. Withdrawn due to lack of quorum. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by St. David’s Foundation regarding funding opportunity: Catalyzing Community- Led Change. Presented by Abena Asante, Senior Program Officer, St. David’s Foundation. Withdrawn due to lack of quorum. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None discussed due to lack of quorum. Chair Anderson adjourned the meeting at 1:39 p.m. without objection. 2
