S 67D02'19" E 47.00' One Story Brick and Frame Residence (1,377 sf) PP ' 0 0 . 0 6 W ' " 0 0 7 3 D 3 2 S Existing Conc. Drive (92 sf) E Elec. Service Gas Conc. Porch (63 sf) Conc. Walk (26 sf) Site Plan 1/8"=1'-0" (1/16" = 1'-0" for 11"x17") E x i s t i n g W o o d F e n c e ' 0 0 . 0 6 E ' " 0 0 7 3 D 3 2 N AC d e m u s s A h t r o N Conc. Walk (65 sf) N 67D02'19" W 47.00' Existing 4' Sidewalk 11th STREET (60' R.O.W.) T E E R T S A N L E G N A I ) . . W O R . ' 0 5 ( SHEET INDEX A-1.0 SITE PLAN / FLOOR PLAN PROJECT INFORMATION LEGEND Address: 1504 E 11th Street Austin, Texas. 78702 Legal: Zoned- SF-3-H-NP Being a portion of lots 5 & 6. Rectors Subdivision Vol. 1; Page 45 of the Travis County Deed Records DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK Extensive interior remodel while maintaining the historic character of 11th street elevation. 2 bedroom and 2 bath proposed. EXISTING LOT SIZE Lot = 2,820 s.f. Property Line Fencing Setback Public Util. Easement Electrical Service New Addition Existing Structure PP FH Power Pole Fire Hydrant a. Smoke Alarms: Provide Smoke Alarms - hard wired, interconnected, battery backup, at each sleeping room and immediate common area outside of sleeping rooms. If applicable, on each additional story including basements and habitable attics. In accordance with 2021 IRC Sec R314. X E b. Carbon Monoxide Alarms: Provide Carbon Monoxide Alarm - hard wired with battery backup, installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms in dwelling units within which fuel-fired appliances are installed and/or have an attached garage. In accordance with 2021 IRC sec R315" l k a w e d S i i . t s x E -6" WH AC Existing Conc. Drive (92 sf) Elec. Service Gas Conc. Porch (63 sf) Conc. Walk (26 sf) N G I S E D / R E M M A H p i h s r e n t r a p n o i t c u r t s n o c & e r u t c …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS OCTOBER 1, 2025 HR-2025-113074 BERGEN-TODD HOUSE 1403 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE 7 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct stone patios, a rear-side addition, and a new restroom facility. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Add a one-and-one-half-story solarium to the north elevation of the existing building. The proposed addition is comprised of steel and glass, with a curved roofline. 2) Add a painted steel awning, brick stairs, and landing to the north elevation of the building. 3) Construct three new stone patios with seating and trellis coverings on north, east and southern portions of the lot, not attached to the historic structure. Patios are enclosed by new fencing and include drink rails and bar appurtenances. 4) Construct a new accessible restroom building, shielded by a freestanding trellis, on the southern portion of the lot, not attached to the historic structure and set back from the front of the building. 5) Construct a new accessory building at the rear southern portion of the lot, behind the restroom building, sheltered by a wooden trellis. 6) Remove existing front door, then repair and replace it to swing outward. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects at historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards Some historic fabric will be removed to connect the new addition to the north elevation of the house. Most historic fabric will be retained and repaired, and materials removed at the north elevation will be salvaged and installed inside the house. Residential additions 1. Location The proposed solarium is set back from the front of the house approximately 25’. The awning and drink rail at the new north-elevation covered porch, though not set back from the front wall of the house, are both visually low-impact and do not appear to obscure the historic building or draw attention away from its design. 2. Scale, massing, and height The proposed solarium and porch appear compatible in scale, massing, and height. 3. Design and style The proposed solarium is mostly transparent, with simple painted-steel structural elements. Its lower height and simple curved roof differentiate it from the historic building. 4. Roofs See 3. 5. Exterior walls See 3. 6. Windows, screens, and doors See 3. 7. Porches and decks The …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS OCTOBER 1, 2025 HR-2025-112563; PR-2025-099859 SMOOT-TERRACE PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 706 HIGHLAND AVENUE 8.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a second-story addition and small side additions at first floor. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Construct three minimal additions at side elevations at first floor. 2) Construct an addition in front of the existing second-floor addition, with newest construction facing the street. 3) Repair front porch and columns, restore windows and doors. ARCHITECTURE This two-story Craftsman-style bungalow features a wide front porch with ample gable roof above. The house is set several feet above the street and is elevated further by as enclosed crawlspace. The second floor, which is set back at least 40 feet from the front of the house, appears to be a later addition. Though several exterior materials, such as the metal roof and stuccoed crawlspace, appear to be recently replaced, the building as a whole has excellent integrity and is well maintained. DESIGN STANDARDS The Smoot-Terrace Park Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Additions to Contributing Buildings 1. Front Exterior Walls Major alterations proposed at the street-facing façade of the second floor are well beyond the first 15 feet of the front of the house as recommended by the district design standards. Furthermore, the addition at this level will project forward from a non-historic addition, so no original materials will be demolished. The small additions at the first floor have been kept at lease 15 feet from the front wall of the house, located at the rear of the front porch. Materials proposed at all additions are compatible. 2. Doors and Door Openings Restoration of existing doors is proposed, with no replacement required at this time. 3. Windows and Window Openings Restoration of existing windows is proposed, with no replacement required at this time. 4. Porches No work is proposed at the front porch in this application. 5. Roofs and Roof Features Roofs at the new additions will match the slope and size of the existing. Metal roof material will match what is present. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the application. LOCATION MAP 8.0 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 8.0 – 3 Front elevation, application, 2025 8.0 – 4 Front and side showing non-original second floor addition, application, 2025
9.0 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS OCTOBER 1, 2025 HR-2025-113541 HYDE PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 4304 AVENUE C PROPOSAL Construct a new two-story residence with rear accessory structure. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Demolish portion of a surface parking lot. 2) Construct a new single-family residence, two stories in height, on the property. 3) Construct a rear accessory structure. DESIGN STANDARDS The Hyde Park Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential Standards: New Construction of Single Family Structures 5.1: Massing, Scale, and Architectural Elements Most houses on the same block are one-story, though there are some examples in the immediate vicinity, and numerous in the district generally, that feature a second floor set back from the front of the property, very similar to the form presented here. Per recommendations in the Hyde Park Design Standards, photos and drawings of surrounding buildings are provided in the same scale for comparison. 5.3: Porches A front porch is proposed, and is over 7 feet deep, as required by the design standards. It extends the width of the front elevation and is appropriate in scale while being distinct as new construction. 5.4: Height The foundation of proposed new construction appears to be on slab, but the house is elevated to give the appearance of a pier-and-beam construction. This situation is specifically called out in Standard 5.4 as best practice in this situation. 5.5: Roofs Design standards call for the use of hipped or gable roof structures for new construction, or some combination of the two. This design features both, with a clipped gable at the front of second story. While not very common in the district, this form does look appropriate and reduces the overall verticality of the design when viewed from the street. 5.6: Entrances The primary entryway is at the front, street facing elevation, per the standards. 5.7: Exterior Wall Materials Cementitious siding oriented horizontally is proposed on all exterior walls, which is listed as a compatible material in the district design standards. 5.9: Garages A carport is proposed at the side of the building, behind the front façade. This reduces the street visibility and meets the spirit of the design standards. 5.10: Garage Apartments/Secondary Units A secondary unit is proposed at the rear of the property, which is a location often used for such structures …
0101 SITE 1935 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map 4302 1 4302 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 0101 SITE 1977 Aerial Photo 2 CHURCH OF CHRIST 4302 AVE C PROPOSED SINGLE FAMILY CONSTRUCTION 4302 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 0101 SITE 4300 4302 AVENUE C Church of Christ 3 4302 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 0202 AVENUE C NEIGHBORS 4301 Avenue C 4303 Avenue C 2-story dwelling at rear (contributing) 4311 Avenue C 4315 Avenue C 2nd story at rear Flat entry porch roof 4305 Avenue C 4316 Avenue C 4313 Avenue C 4 4302 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 0202 AVENUE C NEIGHBORS 4300 Avenue C (next door) 4314 Avenue C (next house down the street) 5 4302 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION FLAT ENTRY PORCH ROOFS THROUGHOUT HYDE PARK LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT (CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURES) 4308 Avenue F 4212 Avenue F 4004 Avenue B 4204 Avenue F 4305 Avenue C (across street from project site) 6 4302 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 0303 PROPOSED DESIGN Site Plan Diagram - NTS PORTE- COCHERE PARKING LOT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE CARPORT DRIVE Y E L L A SHED ONE-STORY HOUSE P O O T S TWO-STORY HOUSE SIDEWALK D E R E V O C H C R O P 4302 C E U N E V A ONE-STORY HOUSE 4300 N 7 CHURCH OF CHRIST 4302 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 0303 PROPOSED DESIGN Street Elevation - NTS 4300 4302 4300 4302 PARKING LOT PARKING LOT 4314 4314 PROPERTY LINE PROPERTY LINE PROPERTY LINE PROPERTY LINE 8 4302 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONCHURCH OF CHRISTBEYONDCHURCH OF CHRISTBEYOND 0303 PROPOSED DESIGN Street Section - NTS HIGHEST ROOF RIDGE 26’-9” 4303 AVENUE C 60’ R.O.W. 4302 ALLEY CHURCH OF CHRIST PROPERTY LINE PROPERTY LINE 25’ SETBACK PROPERTY LINE 7’-0” PORCH DEPTH 6’-0” ACCESSORY STRUCTURE 22’-0” 2ND FLOOR HEIGHT TRANSITION 9 4302 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 0303 PROPOSED DESIGN Exterior Rendering - NTS The tallest massing is setback, minimizing the appearance of the second floor from the street. Fenestration proportion is in keeping with windows throughout the block. Casement windows are proposed to achieve a more modern style and differentiate with historic homes. Large hip roof similar to adjacent homes’ …
0101 SITE 1935 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map 4304 1 4304 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 0101 SITE 1977 Aerial Photo 2 CHURCH OF CHRIST 4304 AVE C PROPOSED SINGLE FAMILY CONSTRUCTION 4304 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 0101 SITE 4300 4304 AVENUE C Church of Christ 3 4304 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 0202 AVENUE C NEIGHBORS 4301 Avenue C 4303 Avenue C 2-story dwelling at rear (contributing) 4311 Avenue C 4315 Avenue C 2nd story at rear Flat entry porch roof 4305 Avenue C 4316 Avenue C 4313 Avenue C 4 4304 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 0202 AVENUE C NEIGHBORS 4300 Avenue C (next door) 4314 Avenue C (next house down the street) 5 4304 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION FLAT ENTRY PORCH ROOFS THROUGHOUT HYDE PARK LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT (CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURES) 4308 Avenue F 4212 Avenue F 4004 Avenue B 4204 Avenue F 4305 Avenue C (across street from project site) 6 4304 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 0303 PROPOSED DESIGN Site Plan Diagram - NTS PORTE- COCHERE PARKING LOT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE CARPORT DRIVE Y E L L A SHED ONE-STORY HOUSE P O O T S TWO-STORY HOUSE SIDEWALK D E R E V O C H C R O P 4304 C E U N E V A ONE-STORY HOUSE 4300 N 7 CHURCH OF CHRIST 4304 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 0303 PROPOSED DESIGN Street Elevation - NTS 4300 4302 4300 4304 PARKING LOT PARKING LOT 4314 4314 PROPERTY LINE PROPERTY LINE PROPERTY LINE PROPERTY LINE 8 4304 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONCHURCH OF CHRISTBEYONDCHURCH OF CHRISTBEYOND 0303 PROPOSED DESIGN Street Section - NTS HIGHEST ROOF RIDGE 26’-9” 4303 AVENUE C 60’ R.O.W. 4304 ALLEY CHURCH OF CHRIST PROPERTY LINE PROPERTY LINE 25’ SETBACK PROPERTY LINE 7’-0” PORCH DEPTH 6’-0” ACCESSORY STRUCTURE 22’-0” 2ND FLOOR HEIGHT TRANSITION 9 4304 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 0303 PROPOSED DESIGN Exterior Rendering - NTS The tallest massing is setback, minimizing the appearance of the second floor from the street. Fenestration proportion is in keeping with windows throughout the block. Casement windows are proposed to achieve a more modern style and differentiate with historic homes. Large hip roof similar to adjacent homes’ …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS OCTOBER 1, 2025 PR-2025-088150, HR-2025-113285 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 2514 WOOLDRIDGE DRIVE 10 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1938 building and construct a new building. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct a two-story residence with covered patio and guest house. The proposed buildings are constructed across two lots. The main building has an irregular plan, irregular roofline and fenestration, and stone veneer cladding. Its side-gabled elevation with stone-clad loggia faces the main streetscape, with full-height glazed fenestration beyond. The guest house, attached with a covered breezeway, is set back at an angle and features similar materials, detailing, and height as the main structure. ARCHITECTURE Two-story Georgian Revival house with curved portico, symmetrical shuttered windows, brick veneer, and a side-gabled roof with added dormers. RESEARCH The house at 2514 Wooldridge Drive was constructed in 1938 for Clarence McCullough and his family. McCullough, who began his career as assistant cashier at the Security Trust company, slowly rose in prominence as a banker. Eventually, he partnered with rancher and fellow real estate broker Dr. Joseph Koenig to develop the Violet Crown Heights subdivisions between 1946 and 1948, lending Koenig’s name to one of its major thoroughfares. In 1950 and 1951, they built the adjacent Violet Crown Shopping Center. “On the northwest corner of North Lamar and Brentwood Street,” notes Violet Crown historian and resident Susan Burneson, “the center was in the heart of Violet Crown Heights, Section 1.”1 In spring 2025, KUT journalist Juan Garcia and Burneson discussed the development of Austin’s most well-known midcentury center: The violet crown nickname [was] used in real estate marketing throughout the early 20th century, but few had the impact Dr. Joe Koenig and Clarence McCullough had when they started selling land in what used to be north Austin in the ‘40s…Right along [Violet Crown Heights], the pair built a shopping center in 1951. They called it the Violet Crown Shopping Center, which had a handful of violet-crown-themed businesses…immortalized as “The Emporium” in Richard Linklater’s coming-of-age film Dazed and Confused. 2 McCullough and Koenig maintained offices at the Violet Crown Shopping Center. Clarence McCullough’s son, who lived at 2514 Wooldridge Drive throughout his time at the University of Texas, later became the center’s manager.3 McCullough and his wife, Ruth, lived at the house on Wooldridge Drive until at least the 1980s. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s …
I S N O S V E R I 2512 & 2514 WOODLRIDGE DRIVE ISSUE DATE SHEET NUMBER ARCHITECTURAL SHEET INDEX SHEET NAME G1.00 G1.01 G1.02 A1.00 A1.01 A1.02 A1.03 A1.04 A1.05 A1.06 A1.07 A2.01 A2.02 A2.03 A2.04 A2.05 A2.06 A3.01 A3.02 A3.03 A3.04 A3.05 GENERAL NOTES & SHEET INDEX IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE FLOOR AREA RATIO SITE PLAN FIRST FLOOR FRAMING PLAN SECOND FLOOR FRAMING PLAN BASEMENT FRAMING PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN BASEMENT PLAN ROOF PLAN EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS BUILDING SECTIONS BUILDING SECTIONS BUILDING SECTIONS BUILDING SECTIONS BUILDING SECTIONS BUILDING DATA ZONING: SF-2-NP 2512 WOOLDRIDGE DRIVE - N. 20FT OF LOT 6 & S. 35FT OF LOT 7 AND 2514 WOODLRIDGE DRIVE - LOT 8 & N. 15FT OF LOT 7 BLOCK 12 PEMBERTON HEIGHTS, SECTION 1 CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY BUILDING CODE INFORMATION: APPLICABLE CODES: 2024 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2024 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE 2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2024 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE PAPER SIZE ANSI D (22X34) l . d v B n o s r e f f e J . W 9 2 8 8 0 2 5 7 X T , s a l l a D 4 8 6 2 . 2 0 6 . 7 1 8 I E C T C A R P schematic design PROJECT NO. ISSUE DATE DRAWN BY: PLOT DATE: a I E C T C A R P 6 1 0 2 . I N O T C A L A G E L O T T C E J B U S E B L L I W T N E M E G N R F N I I Y N A D N A D E T B H O R P S I I I I I E C T C A R P F O T N E S N O C N E T T R W E H T T U O H T W G N W A R D S H T F O E S U R O I I I , I G N Y P O C , I N O T C U D O R P E R E H T . I E C T C A R P F O Y T R E P O R …
Practice an architectural office 829 WEST JEFFERSON BOULEVARD, DALLAS, TEXAS, 75224 office@practicearchitecturaloffice.com 22 September 2025 RE: HLC Brief for 2512 and 2514 Wooldridge The home that has been designed at 2512 and 2514 Wooldridge Drive is a structure that will use a unified development agreement to create a single family residence that is aligned in scale and lot size of many of its neighbors in the district. The home uses antique tile shingle for the roof and echoes both the scale and materials of many of the historic contributing homes in the neighborhood. An arcade porch structure serves as the entrance of the home and creates a buffer between the street and more public program of the residence. Careful attention to the scale of the façade and the placement of the volumes allows the structure to sit well with the properties to the left and right. We achieved this by having a pronounced entry volume that protrudes from the façade while the remaining volumes recede into the lot. Floor to floor heights and overall structure height and mass are in keeping with the adjacent houses as well. The home seeks to continue the estate architecture of the district with a clear reference to historic form and materials while acknowledging the scale and proportion of the immediate neighbors. The home has been designed to meet the historic design standards and the zoning requirements to which it is subject. Sincerely, Patrick Craine RE: Interior design contract for 1319 Cedar Hill 1
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Morgan Burnham Historic Preservation Office; Contreras, Kalan; McKnight, Kim John Burnham Objection to the demolition of 2514 Wooldridge Drive Tuesday, September 16, 2025 11:49:21 AM You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution To Whom It May Concern, We, the owners of 2505 Wooldridge Drive, strongly object to the application to demolish 2514 Wooldridge Drive. Like many of the beautiful homes on Wooldridge drive, 2514 Wooldridge was built in the 1930s and represents an excellent example of early Pemberton Heights architecture, worthy of preservation. Demolition of this historic home would be devastating to the architectural continuity and historic fabric of Wooldridge Drive. These homes are not just structures, they are artifacts of Central Austin’s early development and embody the charm, scale, and character that make our neighborhood unique. Preserving these homes safeguards the identity of Pemberton Heights and ensures that future generations can experience this rare and irreplaceable piece of Austin’s history. As owners and stewards 2505 Wooldridge drive, we spent 3 years remodeling our home to preserve the integrity of its colonial architecture and historical significance. I would hope and expect the owners of 2514 Wooldridge to do the same. We respectfully urge you to deny the application for demolition of 2514 Wooldridge Drive. Sincerely, Morgan Burnham 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".
MONROE GARRISON September 8, 2025 City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Dear Commissioners, This letter is to express our support of the approval for the request of building permits for both the demolition of the existing residence located at 2514 Wooldridge Dr and a new construction permit for a single-family residence to be constructed at 2514 Wooldridge Dr to be joined with 2512 via a Unified Development Agreement currently in review with City of Austin DSD. The proposed residence will be a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Sincerely, Monroe Garrison Monroe Garrison 2516 Wooldridge Dr. Austin, TX 78703
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS OCTOBER 1, 2025 PR-2025-095243; PR-2025-095042; GF-2025-095661 TRAVIS HEIGHTS- FAIRVIEW PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 1709 DRAKE AVENUE 11.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1925 residence and construct a house. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Demolish a single-story detached house, which is a contributing resource to the National Register historic district. 2) Construct a two-story single-family house in generally the same location. ARCHITECTURE The Craftsman bungalow located at 1709 Drake Avenue is a single-story house with a corner inset porch and front gabled roof. The street facing façade features two pairs of hung windows which appear to be original. There is a small roof covering the front of the porch, inset among the larger gables. This roof is supported by decorative brackets and some rafter tails are visible from the street. The house’s foundation is pier and beam, and it is overall in good condition. RESEARCH Upon construction at the end of the 1920s, the property went through a series of owners until at least the 1950s. Many of these residents were local craftspeople and service industry workers, and for a time the owners and operators of a local café lived at the address. Despite many of the owners only living at the address for a short time, several later lived in other parts of Travis Heights or South Austin before and after their stay at 1709 Drake Avenue. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location New construction is proposed in generally the same location as the existing building. 2. Orientation The two-story residence faces the street, similar to the existing building. 3. Scale, massing, and height A two-story residence replaces a one-story building as proposed. Per Standard 3.1, the height of new construction should respond to nearby contributing structures. There are some contributing structures that have two stories, but these are often later additions or set back from the front. However, the side gable construction at the second floor proposed in this application does minimize its overall visual height. 4. Proportions The proposed new construction generally keeps with the proportions of contributing properties on the block and in the district. Mentioned above, the second story is …
GENERAL TREE NOTES IMPACTS NO IMPACTS TO 1/2 CRITICAL ROOT ZONES (CRZ) (>4 INCHES) OR CANOPIES (>25%) OF PROTECTED TREES ALLOWED. THIS INCLUDES NEW UTILITIES AND NEW FENCE POSTS. UTILITY TRENCHING MUST AVOID THE 1/2 CRZ. IF THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE, THESE UTILITIES MUST BE AIR-EXCAVATED FOR THE TOP 30 INCHES BY A CERTIFIED ARBORIST TO AVOID CUTTING ANY ROOTS 1.5INCH+ DIAMETER. CONTRACTOR REQUIRED TO PROVIDE RECEIPTS AND PHOTOS AT THE FINAL TREE INSPECTION. ALL DEMOLITION IN THE 1/4 & 1/2 CRITICAL ROOT ZONES OF PROTECTED TREES MUST BE DONE WITH HAND TOOLS. PRUNING ANY PRUNING MUST HAPPEN ONLY ONCE DURING PROJECT, SHOULD TAKE PLACE PRIOR TO POTENTIAL CONSTRUCTION DAMAGE AND MUST BE PERFORMED BY A CERTIFIED ARBORIST. SAVE RECEIPTS FOR THE FINAL TREE INSPECTOR. CRITICAL ROOT ZONE (CRZ) FENCING (5 FOOT + TALL CHAIN LINK) PER AUSTIN’S ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA MANUAL SECTION 3.5.2 IS REQUIRED FOR DURATION OF THE PROJECT FOR ALL PROTECTED TREES THAT HAVE CRZS WITHIN THE LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION (LOC). THE LOC INCLUDES FOOT OR EQUIPMENT ACCESS PATHWAYS AS WELL AS MATERIAL OR SPOILS PLACEMENT AREAS. MULCHING WHEN TREE FENCING CANNOT INCORPORATE THE ENTIRE AVAILABLE FULL CRZ, AN 8 INCH LAYER OF SHREDDED HARDWOOD MULCH WITHIN THE ENTIRE AVAILABLE ROOT ZONE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PROTECTED TREES WHICH HAVE ANY DISTURBANCE (INCLUDING ACCESS PATHWAYS) INDICATED WITHIN THEIR CRZ. IF HEAVY EQUIPMENT WILL BE ROLLING OVER THE MULCHED ROOT ZONE, FILTER FABRIC BETWEEN SOIL AND MULCH IS REQUIRED. ON TOP OF THE MULCH, JOB SITE CAN LAY BREATHABLE MATS OR PLYWOOD SHEETS TO CREATE A WORK SURFACE THAT CAN BE EASILY ROLLED OVER. WHEN NATURAL GROUND COVER IS NOT PRESENT TO MAINTAIN SOIL MOISTURE DURING CONSTRUCTION, A 3 INCH LAYER OF SHREDDED HARDWOOD MULCH INSIDE CRZ FENCINGIS REQUIRED. DO NOT PILE MULCH DIRECTLY AGAINST THE TREE TRUNKS. PLANKING WHEN TREE FENCING CANNOT INCORPORATE THE ENTIRE AVAILABLE ½ CRZ, STRAPPING 2X4 OR THICKER LUMBER (6 FOOT TALL MIN) SECURELY AROUND TREE TRUNK AND ROOT FLARE. ACCESS ALL ACCESS TO THE BUILD SHALL BE AREA SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED SITE PLAN. ALL MATERIAL STAGING, SPOILS, CONCRETE WASHOUT, DUMPSTER AND PORTABLE TOILET LOCATIONS SHALL BE LOCATED WITH THE "STAGING AREA" SHOWN THE PLOT PLAN. PROPERTY LINE BLDG SETBACK [COA] PROPERTY LINE BLDG SETBACK [COA] EXISTING SHED POOL (18X10) EXISTING SHED (N19°00'E 49') 5'-0" PERMIT SET 7-29-2025 STUART SAMPLEY A R C H I T E C T P 512-771-8856 STUARTSAMPLEYARCHITECT.COM MEMBER …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS OCTOBER 1, 2025 HR-2025-097033 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 1907 KENWOOD AVENUE 12.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Rehabilitate and restore a contributing property. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Address lapsed safety requirements and code compliance at exterior, including reinforcing handrails and possible slab repairs. 2) Repair or replace boarded over window openings and construct a glazed curtain wall assembly at front entry. 3) Reconstruct roof and replace flat roof assembly with low slope, metal finish assembly. 4) Excavate at side basement window to allow for egress. 5) Repair exterior masonry as needed. ARCHITECTURE The house is located on a sloped site and appears as a single-story building from the street. At the rear of the property, a second, lower floor comes into view. It is clad on all sides by a buff or tan stone, with several metal framed windows either present or previously installed facing the street. Due to neglect, it is uncertain how many remain, and in what condition. The house features a flat roof that is in deteriorated condition. Structurally, the building appears to be in repairable condition. RESEARCH Originally constructed at or around 1948, the property saw several owners over its first few years. The most notable of these was Archie Francis and his wife, the owners of a local flooring store. It is unknown whether a longer-term owner took over the property after this, and in recent years the property has been neglected, and significant rehabilitation is required. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards Most exterior materials, specifically the stone cladding, is to be restored and retained. Some windows have been significantly damaged and require replacement. The flat roof is no longer draining properly, and a new, slightly sloped system, is proposed. This is expected to be minimally visible from the street. 2. Foundations The foundation, which serves as a basement wall, is to be retained. One window opening is expected to be expanded in order to allow for emergency egress, but it will be minimally invasive and out of sight of the right of way. 3. Roofs The current flat roof system is not providing adequate water shedding …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS OCTOBER 1, 2025 PR-2025-103903 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1513 MURRAY LANE 13 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1927 contributing building. ARCHITECTURE Two-story stucco building with irregular roofline and fenestration. Its covered porch still displays Craftsman detailing, though the building has been altered. RESEARCH The house at 1513 Murray Lane, originally addressed as 1313 Murray Lane, was constructed around 1927. Though it was home to several prominent Austin businesspeople, including Edgar Perry, Jr. and Marjorie Wendlandt, most of its owners resided in the home for only a short time. Its longest-term owner-occupant, Mrs. Emilie Ebeling, was the daughter of New Braunfels mayor Adolph Giesecke. She moved to Austin after the death of her husband, Marble Falls banker and farmer Otto Ebeling. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Old West Austin National Register Historic District. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate to low integrity. Significant alterations were constructed between 2008 and 2012. 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 Craftsman bungalow but has been too altered to convey 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 does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, but approve the demolition permit application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Demolition permits in National Register Historic Districts may not be pulled until the Historic Landmark Commission has reviewed plans for new construction. LOCATION MAP 13 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 13 – 3 13 – 4 13 – 5 13 – 6 Occupancy History City Directory Research, September 2025 Demolition permit application, 2025 1959 1952 1944 1941 1939 1935 …
