HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS OCTOBER 1, 2025 PR-2025-108326; GF-2025-110165 OLD WEST AUSTIN HISTORIC DISTRICT 1508 PEASE ROAD, UNIT A 14.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Relocate a ca. 1937 house. ARCHITECTURE The house at 1508 Pease Road is a simple rectangle in plan with the front half of the house covered by a side gable roof. There are some Colonial Revival influences on the house, including a broken pediment with decorative urn molding above the front door and symmetrical front façade. The original siding has been covered or replaced with a vinyl-type material, and the windows have been replaced with vinyl units. Despite these alterations, the form of the house is intact. A concrete front porch, painted blue, is present in front of the house, which is slightly elevated above grade. RESEARCH When first constructed in the 1930s, the house was owned by William & Kay Ransom. William Ransom worked in the family’s drug store business as a salesman. After they moved, the house was occupied for over three decades by Matthew and Ethel Balagia. During this time, Matthew Balagia worked several jobs, including as a butcher and a clerk. In their ownership of the property, there was also a garage apartment at the rear of the house that was constructed and often housed students and workers. After her husband’s passing sometime after 1977, Ethel Balagia lived at the house for several more years. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Old West Austin National Register district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of Colonial Revival residential architecture. 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 …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS OCTOBER 1, 2025 HR-2025-112176; PR-2025-112882; GF-2025-113890 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 514 EAST MONROE STREET 15.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1925 contributing building. ARCHITECTURE The property is an intact single story Craftsman bungalow that has been well maintained. The front corner features an inset porch, which has two front doors leading inside. A large wood frame picture window faces the street, and, along with other windows on the front and sides of the house, appear to be original or of compatible material. Due to the slightly sloped terrain, the house is elevated on piers and a concrete stair leads from the front walk to the porch. The main roof is front gabled and features brackets and attic vents at its peak. RESEARCH Upon construction sometime between 1925 and 1930, the house was first owned by Patrick and Lottie Parker. Patrick worked at a projectionist in Austin, and they moved away shortly after 1930. The house was then bought and occupied for the next 20 years by Roy and Lula Short. Mr. Short worked in managerial roles and was involved with the American Legion at this time. Together, they raised their family at the address before moving out of town in the early 1950s. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of an intact Craftsman bungalow in the district. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, 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 Consider utilizing the preservation bonus of the HOME initiative. Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS OCTOBER 1, 2025 PR-2025-105857; GF-2025-112839 WEST LINE HISTORIC DISTRICT 702 WINFLO DRIVE 16.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1955 house. ARCHITECTURE This single-story house is a 1950s ranch house with a front facing gable at one side covering the front entry. An attached garage at the other end of the house leads to the front porch by a walkway and crosses in front of a large picture window. The house is clad in wide horizontal wood siding, with some decorative wood boards at the gable end. The form is low and horizontal, common for ranch houses of the era, and is a good example of the style. RESEARCH The house was owned and occupied by members of the Hamby family, who were related to the owners of the Hoffbrau, and worked as managers and bartenders in the 1950s. The first of this family to occupy the property were Robert & Mary Hamby, with Tom Hamby listed as owner by the 1960s. By the 1970s, Robert and Tom were listed as owners of the Hoffbrau in local papers. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the West Line 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: a. Architecture. The building is a good and intact example of a mid-century ranch-style house. 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 Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit 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 …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Wagner, Sofia Lukes, Austin; Re: 702 Winflo Drive - 2025 - 105857 PR Friday, September 19, 2025 1:34:56 PM External Email - Exercise Caution Thank you for the information. However, neighbors are feeling the sign being down is improper notification in addition to the fact they have not yet received notification by mail leaving very little time to understand and respond to the need for demolition of a contributing structure. The OWANA Zoning Committee also has concerns that questions regarding the case will not be answered until one week before the scheduled hearing. On Sep 19, 2025, at 10:55(cid:3031)AM, Wagner, Sofia <Sofia.Wagner@austintexas.gov> wrote: Hi Thank you for reaching out and for letting us know about the sign. As long as we have a photo showing that it was initially posted, the notification requirement is met. We unfortunately don’t have a way to require the property owner to maintain the sign after it’s placed, as the Code only specifies that it be posted. Below is the applicant’s contact information: <image003.png> Best regards, <image001.png> Sofia Wagner (she/her) Planner III Planning Department 512-974-7769 sofia.wagner@austintexas.gov From: Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2025 12:24 AM To: Wagner, Sofia <Sofia.Wagner@austintexas.gov>; Lukes, Austin <Austin.Lukes@austintexas.gov> Cc: ' Subject: RE: 702 Winflo Drive - 2025 - 105857 PR External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Sofia, Thank you for the update. I wanted to let you know that the sign in the front yard of 702 Winflo has been down since Saturday. Is maintaining the sign on the property a required part of the notification process? Also, do you have contact information for the applicant? The OWANA Zoning Committee would like to invite them to next week’s meeting in advance of the HLC hearing on October 1, particularly given that the property is a contributing structure within the West Line National Historic District. Several nearby neighbors have expressed concern about the proposed demolition, as the house appears to be in good condition, with updates made in the past 10 years, and is consistent in scale and massing with other homes on the street. I’m also looking forward to hearing from Austin when he returns next week to learn what additional context he may have about the case. Best regards, From: Wagner, Sofia [mailto:Sofia.Wagner@austintexas.gov] Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 8:14 AM To: Cc: Subject: RE: 702 Winflo Drive - 2025 - 105857 PR ; Lukes, Austin Good …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS OCTOBER 1, 2025 SP-2025-082872; HR-2025-115686 SANTA RITA COURTS NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 2300 EAST 2ND STREET 17 – 1 PROPOSAL Restore original buildings and demolish non-original buildings. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Demolish 16 non-original buildings at the center and west of the site during Phases One and Two (see backup). Construct three new multifamily apartment buildings in their place (Buildings 1-3). 2) Restore 11 original buildings in Phase Three area (see backup). a. Refinish existing pipe columns on all buildings. Refinish pipe patio rails on Buildings 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 11. Refinish metal foundation vents. b. Deconstruct and remove water heater closets on all buildings. Deconstruct and remove all existing exterior doors and hardware, then restore and reuse door frames. Deconstruct and remove all existing windows and trim. Remove all exterior lighting and electrical fixtures. Deconstruct and remove all existing shingle roofs, substrate, insulation, gabled roof framing, and all roof elements, retaining and protecting existing concrete roof slabs. Deconstruct and remove all existing fascia, then prep for scupper attachment. Remove all existing paint on the exterior walls. Remove existing front ramp on Buildings 1. Remove existing front railings on Buildings 1, 2, 4, 7, and 11. Remove exterior stairs on Buildings 3 and 9. c. Replacement elements: install new metal box gutters with scuppers. Install new flat TPO roof on all buildings, to match historic rooflines. Install new doors and screens to match historic entries on all buildings, including non- operable doors and screens where needed to fill existing historic doorways. Install new operable windows in existing openings to match historic windows. Install non-operable multilight spandrels in existing openings where needed to match historic photos. ARCHITECTURE Existing buildings are one story, with painted brick veneer cladding and side-gabled shingle roofs with hipped front entry porches supported by pipe columns. All buildings have replacement windows and doors and added exterior water heater closets. In addition to the buildings’ forms, their arrangement around a central courtyard is an essential site feature, as noted in the National Register district nomination: Eight buildings extend in four parallel rows aligned north-south to allow all units to receive morning or afternoon light. Three structures stand perpendicular to the other eight, with two residential structures located along Pedemales Street, and one building along Corta Street. Courtyards, approximately seventy-five feet wide, separate the buildings, and …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS OCTOBER 1, 2025 PR-2025-086196; GF-2025-094899 902 WEST JOHANNA STREET 18.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1935 house. ARCHITECTURE The Craftsman-inspired bungalow located at 902 West Johanna Street is currently a side-by-side duplex with a shared front porch. This porch stretches across the middle half of the front elevation and is covered by a front-facing gable roof, which is inset within a gable covering the main house. Decorative brackets are present at both gables, along with latticework attic vents. The walls are clad in narrow teardrop siding, and the house is elevated on piers. A 1948 addition is present at the rear of the property. RESEARCH It isn’t known whether the house was originally constructed as a duplex, or if it was converted to such an orientation shortly after being built. From its construction around 1935 until the mid-1950s, the house was owned by Cecil & Daisy Naven, who had moved to Austin from Wichita Falls around the start of the Great Depression. Cecil Naven worked for several years at Southwestern Bell before being listed in city directories as a mechanic and repairman. During this time, they periodically had renters living at the address, presumably in the other half of the house. A work permit for a rear addition was filed with the city in 1948. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2015 Bouldin Creek historic resource survey lists the property as a medium priority. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of Craftsman bungalow architecture. 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. COMMITTEE FEEDBACK Consider alternatives to demolition that may keep the …
City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - 6:00 P.M. City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 RE: Review Case No. GF 2025-094899 902 W Johanna St, Austin, TX 78704 To whom it may concern, Our client, Frances Nahas (FEN Holdings LLC), has reviewed the options of rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, material deconstruction, relocation and maintaining the front façade as encouraged by the Architectural Review Committee and, due to the existing structural state of the house and the surgical nature of these approaches, determined them to be cost prohibitive and in the case of relocation, infeasible. We, therefore, on behalf of our client, and after careful review, thought, and with respect for the encouragement of the ARC, we propose to move forward with demolition of the existing home at 902 W Johanna St, Austin, TX 78704 in preparation for a future new construction home. Regards, Point B Design Group Bob Allsop, Senior Associate Rachel Smith, Associate Principal CC: Bob Allsop, bob@pbdesigngroup.com Rachel Smith, rachel@pbdesigngroup.com Frances Nahas frances_nahas@uncbusiness.net Point B Design Group | 1009 W 6th St Austin TX 78703 | 512-568-9803
Historic Landmark Commission 2026 Meeting Schedule The current schedule for HLC meetings is to be held on the first Wednesday of every month, at 6:00 PM. Location of meetings to be scheduled by the City Clerk’s Office after HLC approval of proposed meeting schedule. The proposed 2026 HLC meeting schedule is as follows: Wednesday, January 7th, 2025, at 6:00PM Wednesday, February 4th, 2025, at 6:00PM Wednesday, March 4th, 2025, at 6:00PM Wednesday, April 1st, 2025, at 6:00PM Wednesday, May 6th, 2025, at 6:00PM Wednesday, June 3rd, 2025, at 6:00PM Wednesday, July 1st, 2025, at 6:00PM Wednesday, August 5th, 2025, at 6:00PM Wednesday, September 2nd, 2025, at 6:00PM Wednesday, October 7th, 2025, at 6:00PM Wednesday, November 4th, 2025, at 6:00PM Wednesday, December 2nd, 2025, at 6:00PM
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 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. 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 or in person, call or email Christi Vitela, 512-974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Becky Bullard, Chair Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Alexandria Anderson Vanessa Bissereth Angela Harris Diana Melendez Katrina Scheihing Rabia Shaik Fernanda Veloz Salas Shaimaa Zayan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 September 3, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding an introduction and an overview of Austin Equity and Inclusion by the Commission’s new Executive Liaison Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion, and Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Michael Ward Jr., President and CEO, Universal Tech Movement, regarding an updated mission, digital inclusion efforts and ways in which the commission can support UTM's pathways into technology. 4. Update on an SBA Grant through the Better Business Bureau for Women’s Entrepreneurship. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the formation of a Working Group to focus on Maternal Health in the Austin area. 6. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the Office of Community Liaison. 7. Approve the Commission for Women 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk Department at 512-974-2792, or email christi.vitela@austintexas.gov, for additional information; …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Commission for Women Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 3, 2025 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX. Chair Bullard called the Commission for Women regular meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Becky Bullard, Chair Alexandria Anderson Katrina Scheihing Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Vanessa Bissereth Angela Harris Rabia Shaik Jocelyn Tau Shaimaa Zayan Fernanda Veloz-Salas PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on August 6, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of August 6, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Scheihing’s motion, Commissioner Veloz Salas’ second on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Tau and Commissioner Anderson were off the dais. Commissioner Melendez was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding Divine Mama Strength by Maxine Eiland. The presentation was made by Maxine Eiland, Owner, Divine Mama Strength. 1 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 3, 2025 3. Discussion regarding the draft Joint Inclusion Committee’s Recommendation to Council regarding the Office of Community Liaison. Discussed. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. Update from the Recognition Working Group regarding meetings held and discussions about changing the event to a biannual event. Withdrawn. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve changes to the scope of work and membership of the Recognition Working Group. The motion to approve changing the Recognition Event from an annual to biennial, occurring every two years, event was approved on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, Commissioner Scheihing’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Melendez was absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion and action regarding forming a Working Group on Maternal Health Update on SBA Grant for the BBB – Women’s Entrepreneurship Discussion regarding the Texas Legislature’s Bathroom Bill and Abortion Pill Ban Discussion and action regarding the Office of Community Liaison Recommendation Chair Bullard adjourned the meeting at 12:50 p.m. without objection. 2
Introduction & Overview: Austin Equity and Inclusion Commission for Women Briefing Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 12:00 PM Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer Agenda Introductions • Who We Are Office Overview • Vision & Mission • Current Structure • Core Services Current Projects Connecting with Our Office 9/24/2025 2 OUR VISION Austin Equity and Inclusion helps shape a community and city government where every individual feels welcomed and has the resources and services they need to thrive. We’re dedicated to transforming systems to increase access, remove barriers to opportunity, address discrimination, and foster a community where all identities are respected. 9/24/2025 3 Austin Equity and Inclusion (AEI) AEI Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director Civil Rights Division Equity Division Human Rights Division Enrique Serrano, Civil Rights Officer Vacant, Equity Officer Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer 9/24/2025 4 Introductions Shafina Khaki Human Rights Officer Dr. Lindsey Wilson Director Enrique Serrano Civil Rights Officer 5 CORE SERVICES Promote Human Rights: Provide advocacy and direct services that help residents access benefits, understand their rights, and connect to resources that uphold safety, dignity, and well-being. Carry Out the City’s Strategic Goals: Increase access, remove barriers to opportunities, and create inclusive spaces where all identities feel respected, seen, and valued. Provide Anti-Discrimination Protections: Investigate discrimination complaints related to Housing, Employment, Public Accommodations, and Fair Chance Hiring. City Ordinance Enforcement: Uphold the CROWN Act, Tenant’s Rights to Organize and other Key City Ordinances. Equity: Work to reduce racial and socioeconomic disparities by collaborating with all City departments to help identify and remove barriers in services. Community Engagement and Outreach: Build collaborative community relationships to advance Equity and improve the quality of life for Austinites. 9/24/2025 The items listed above represent key examples, though the list is not exhaustive. 6 Current Projects EQUITY CIVIL RIGHTS HUMAN RIGHTS • Quality of Life Studies • Mini-Grants • Equity Action Team & Equity Network Meetings • Normalize, Organize and Operationalize... 9/24/20 25 • Enforcing Civil Rights Laws Across • Know Your Rights/Benefits Multiple Sectors, leveraging technology to advance rights. • Collaborates with Community Members, Businesses, and Stakeholders: • Partnering with other agencies to promote civil rights initiatives (Immigrants, Veterans, ADA) • Advances the fundamental rights and freedoms of all Austinites • Anti-Hate/We All Belong • Community Meetings/Foster Belonging The items listed above represent key examples, though the list is not exhaustive. 7 Ways …
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission October 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM Permitting And Development Center, Events Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will 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, call or email Elizabeth Funk, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov, no later than noon the day before the meeting. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi Justin Fleury Mariana Krueger, Vice Chair Martin Luecke Allison Morrison Ashika Ganguly Annie Fierro Jennifer Bristol, Chair David Sullivan Richard Brimer Isabella Changsut CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on September 17, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Green Infrastructure in the Right of Way – Michelle Marx, Transportation and Public Works Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. Election of the Environmental Commission Secretary for a term ending on April 30, 2026. Discussion and action on Urban Forestry committee membership Approve the 2026 Environmental Commission Meeting Schedule Discussion and action on the Travis County Landfill permit #684 leakage – Commissioners Sullivan and Brimer FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Elizabeth Funk, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov, Watershed Protection Department, for additional information; TTY users route through …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 17, 2025 The Environmental Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Bristol called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jennifer Bristol, Mariana Krueger, Richard Brimer, Annie Fierro, Justin Fleury, Martin Luecke, David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Haris Qureshi Commissioners Absent: Isabella Changsut, Ashika Ganguly PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Craig Nazor, on mowing of Grow Zones Corbin Graham, Travis County Landfill concerns APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on September 3rd, 2025. The minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on September 3, 2025 were approved on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Sullivan’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Changsut and Ganguly were absent. Commissioner Qureshi and Luecke were off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Thank Commissioner Cofer for her service to the Environmental Commission – Liz Johnston, Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Item conducted as posted. No action taken. 3. Presentation of Development Assessment Report for 1404 East Riverside Drive, located at 1400 ½ and 1404 East Riverside Drive, CD-2025-0002 (District 3). Applicant: Amanda Swor, Drenner Group. Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, Planning Department, and Leslie Lilly, Environmental Program Manager, Watershed Protection Department 1 Speakers: Marcelle Boudreaux, Planning Amanda Swor, speaking on behalf if the applicant Liz Johnston, Environmental Officer (WPD) Cliff Schaefer, KW, Landscape architect Sam Pheiffer, Kimley-Horn, Civil Engineer Axel Weisheit, Ziegler Cooper Item conducted as posted. No action taken. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Presentation and possible recommendation on Staff’s response to Council Resolution 20241121-073, related to Bird-Friendly design – Leslie Lilly, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, Watershed Protection Department. Speakers: Leslie Lilly, WPD Craig Nazor, Sierra Club Roy Wayley Garrett Jaynes, Austin Energy Green Building A motion to recommend staff’s recommendations with an additional recommendation passed on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second on an 8–0 vote. Commissioners Ganguly and Changsut were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. Staff briefing on Austin Water’s Wildlands – Sherri Kuhl, Environmental Resource Officer, and Justin Bates, Environmental Conservation Division Manager, Austin Water Item conducted as posted. No action taken. 6. Staff briefing on a change to the Austin Parks and Recreation Concessions Policy to create Legacy Concessions – Idella Wilson, Contract Management Specialist IV, Austin Parks and Recreation Item conducted as posted. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Sullivan requested an …
