BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Recommendation Number 20250310-09: Expand Benefits and Access to Nutritious Food WHEREAS, the 2022 City of Austin State of the Food System Report Strategy 6.5 calls for expanded benefits and access to nutritious foods through programs that amplify and supplement the purchasing power of individuals and households facing food and nutrition insecurity and explore the feasibility of creating a locally funded nutrition incentive program with less restrictive eligibility criteria than SNAP/WIC. WHEREAS, food insecurity disproportionately affects vulnerable populations in Austin/Travis County, creating significant barriers to nutritious food access for individuals and households with limited resources; WHEREAS, where value multiplying programs are an effective model of extending purchasing power for nutritious foods, allowing SNAP and WIC recipients to double their spending on fruits and vegetables at local farmers markets and retail locations; WHEREAS, the need for culturally relevant nutrition education and cooking skills training, can empower community members to make healthy, affordable food choices; WHEREAS, current food assistance programs often have restrictive eligibility criteria that exclude many community members experiencing economic hardship; WHEREAS, technological barriers and limited digital literacy can further complicate access to food assistance resources and online food shopping options; WHEREAS, language and disability barriers continue to create additional challenges for individuals seeking food assistance and nutrition support; WHEREAS, there are existing successful local programs that provide valuable frameworks for expanding food access and nutrition education so new programs can and need to be created; WHEREAS, these recommendations align with the city's commitment to the food plan, health, and community support. Further recognizing that according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognizes access to nutritious food as a fundamental human right; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board recommends the City of Austin expand and enhance nutrition incentive programs, building upon successful value purchasing models to create a locally funded nutrition incentive program with more flexible eligibility criteria that complement existing federal/state/local assistance programs. These efforts could provide additional purchasing power for nutritious foods, particularly fresh produce and local agricultural products and create mechanisms to support both farmers and food-insecure households. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board encourages Austin City Council to provide funding for nutrition education and skill-building initiatives to increase utilization and health among vulnerable populations. BE IT FURTHER …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Recommendation Number: 20250310-06A: Support for Agricultural Land Acquisition and Preservation in Austin, Texas WHEREAS, the 2022 City of Austin State of the Food System Report indicates that less than 0.6% of the food consumed in Travis County is produced locally, and that approximately 16.8 acres of farmland are lost daily to development pressures, underscoring the critical need for dedicated agricultural land preservation efforts; and WHEREAS, land in Austin-Travis County is continuing to increase in value and decrease in quantity, it is imperative to act quickly as the cost of action will only increase over time; and WHEREAS, agricultural lands are vital to local food security, environmental sustainability, emergency preparedness, and climate resilience; and WHEREAS, the Austin/Travis County Food Plan, approved by the Austin City Council in October 2024, includes strategic, measurable, and time-bound goals and strategies to strengthen food security, promote environmental sustainability, and address climate change; and WHEREAS, the Austin/Travis County Food Plan’s Goal 1 prioritizes expanding community food production, preserving agricultural lands, and increasing the amount of farmland dedicated to regenerative food production long-term in Austin and Travis County; and WHEREAS, Strategy 1.1 of the Food Plan calls for the preservation of land for food production in Central Texas through conservation easements, fee-simple purchases, and land-banking, ensuring that farmland remains dedicated to agricultural use; and WHEREAS, Strategy 1.2 directs the City of Austin and Travis County to pursue capital funding sources to finance the conservation of land for agricultural use through conservation easements or direct purchases; and WHEREAS, preserving agricultural land also supports the goals of the Austin Climate Equity Plan by promoting sustainable land use, strengthening local food systems, and reducing carbon footprints through localized food production; and WHEREAS, Natural Systems Goal 2 of the Austin Climate Equity Plan aims to protect 500,000 acres of farmland across the five-county region through legal conservation or regenerative agriculture programs by 2030; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin currently lacks a dedicated mechanism to effectively manage and prioritize the preservation of agricultural lands; and WHEREAS, there is a lack of coordination among City departments acquiring land for various purposes, such as water quality, flood control, and green space development, undermining the potential to support the City’s food and climate resilience goals, including agricultural production and carbon sequestration; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board encourages the Austin City …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Recommendation Number: 20250310_6B: Defining and Supporting Regenerative Agriculture WHEREAS, the 2022 City of Austin State of the Food System Report indicates that 21% of all greenhouse gas emissions in our community are related to the food supply chain; and WHEREAS, implementing Regenerative Agriculture supports the goals of the Austin Climate Equity Plan, which aims to ensure that by 2030, 100% of Austinites, especially those who are food insecure, can access a pro-climate, pro-health food systems that prioritize regenerative agriculture; and WHEREAS, the goals and strategies in the Austin/Travis County Food Plan, approved by the Austin City Council in October 2024, prioritize regenerative agriculture implementation, with reference to “regenerative agriculture” and food systems occurring 44 times throughout the document; and WHEREAS, the Austin/Travis County Food Plan states that a specific definition of Regenerative food production may need to be adopted to implement strategies under Goal 1, which pertain to agricultural land use (1.1,1.2) and community food systems support (1.6,1.12); and WHEREAS, a more specific definition is contained within the Resilient Farm Planning framework, which utilizes Conservation Practice Standards codified by the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and quantifies the resulting greenhouse gas benefits; and WHEREAS, the Resilient Farm Planning process has seen wide adoption and proof of concept in California for over a decade, with 137 Resilient Farm Plans (called Carbon Farm Plans in California) encompassing 71,440 acres; and WHEREAS, the Resilient Farm Planning process can be also be applied to outdoor spaces such as parks, flood plain, and greenbelts; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin Office of Sustainability has previously allocated funds for Texas’ First Resilient Farm plan at the Refugee Collective Farm, written and implemented with technical assistance from National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and Carbon Cycle Institute (CCI). This establishes a precedent of city support for collaborative plan implementation; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin currently lacks a dedicated mechanism to assist with the writing and implementation of Resilient Farm Plans; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin Food and Climate Equity (FACE) Grant is a current funding mechanism available to farmers that supports a more just and resilient Austin by providing direct funding for community-led solutions that enable transformative change in the areas of food, climate, and resilience; and WHEREAS, the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board’s Recommendation Number 20240318-7 urged the City of Austin to allocate funds and create …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, March 7, 2025, 5:30pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room #1101 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities 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, call or email Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. Conor Kelly Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar Kristen Vassallo CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Gabriel Arellano Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on February 7, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation and discussion of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Presentation by James May, Officer Housing & Community Development, Rocio Pena-Martinez, Grants Program Manager, Housing Department and Julie Smith, Engagement Specialist, Housing Department. Discussion of micromobility and obstruction of sidewalks. Discussion of upcoming changes to the fare system at CapMetro. Discussion of bringing awareness to 2025 disability events in the Austin area. Discussion of the City of Austin budget process, Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget recommendations and of proposed budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Formation of a Working Group to research and write Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget recommendations. Discussion of ways the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities can work with and advise the City of Austin Human Resources Department and formation of a Working Group to develop a training on City Code Chapter 5-6. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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 …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, February 7, 2025 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, February 7, 2025 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, February 7, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Commissioner Kelly called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:48 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Gabriel Arellano Conor Kelly Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Melanie Babbitt – IDD need for higher caregiver rates. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on December 13, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on December 13, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Commissioner Kelly’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Chair Meyer, Vice Chair Franks, and Commissioner Vassallo were absent. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding the City of Austin emergency language access plan from the Communications and Public Information Office and the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. 1 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, February 7, 2025 The presentation was made by Marion Sanchez, Community Engagement Manager, Communications and Public Information Office, David Wiechmann, Acting Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and David Alcorta, Community Engagement Specialist, Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of the Equity Office’s Undoing Institutional Racism Training, including the feasibility of attendance and accessibility considerations. The presentation was made by Angelica Benton-Molina, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager, Equity Office. 4. Discussion of bringing awareness to 2025 disability events in the Austin area. Discussed. 5. Discussion of scooters impeding the walkways on sidewalks. The presentation was made by Eli Davis, Lime. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion of ways the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities can work with and advise the City of Austin Human Resources Department and formation of a Working Group to develop a training on City Code Chapter 5-6. Discussion of the City of Austin Budget process and formation of a Working Group to research and write budget recommendations. 6. 7. Postponed. Postponed. None. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 pm was approved on Commissioner Salazar’s motion Commissioner Chang’s second on a 6-0 vote. Chair Meyer, Vice Chair Franks, and Commissioner Vassallo …
Discussion on community needs and spending priorities for the FY 25-26 Action Plan for federal grants. Agenda Funding and Engagement Cycle Background Federal Grants Overview FY23-24 Goals, Outcomes & Impact FY25-26 Priorities How do we fund our programs? HUD Annual Entitlement Grants Housing Trust Fund Approved City Bonds City Operating Budget Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funds CARES Act The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocates entitlement funding to municipalities and state governments. The City of Austin applies for approximately $14 million in annual grant entitlements across four grants for affordable housing, community development, economic development, and public services. These grants are part of a 5-year cycle. Consolidated Plan (5-Year) Allocates federal resources to housing and community development Action Plan (1-Year) Summarizes actions, activities and federal/non- federal resources in the Consolidated Plan Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) (1-Year) End-of-year report on progress toward consolidated plan 4 2024 Community Needs Assessment Feedback immediate help stability trust building wealth access 5 2024 Community Needs Assessment Feedback from Boards & Commissions Mayor's Committee on People with Disabilities Transparency & Accountability What is the total funding for housing programs? What has changed since you came to us last? How are you holding partners accountable? Outreach and Engagement How are you reaching our community? Data and Impact How great is the need? How are you serving our community? Funding Possibilities Programs and projects specific to each community Disappointment and Distrust More questions than input Calls for accountability The committee members wanted to see more data on people with disabilities and expressed frustration in not being able to find the information anywhere. They encouraged staff to work more directly with the City demographer to understand the needs of this specific demographic and to track how many people applying for programs identified as having a disability. Committee members had questions about home repair programs and fees associated with the repairs if the homeowner passes away. They were curious about how the budget fluctuates depending on needs and what dollars are protected when budgetary priorities change. Committee members asked about the requirements of development partners, including how long the affordability of properties will remain and what terms developers agree to for accessibility. Our Response HUD Funding Sources 8 Programs & Activities Overview FY 23-24 9 Goals & Outcomes FY 23-24 10 Who Did We Serve? Fiscal Year 22-23 Snapshot 1,856 # households served FY 23-24 …
REFULAR MEETING of the COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION March 7th, 2025, AT 3:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, Board and Commission Room 1101 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please contact Dr. Chiquita Eugene by email at chiquita.eugene@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512- 972-5003. Some members of the commission may be participating by videoconference. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Mariama Mbacke, Austin Community College Carson Domey, University of Texas at Austin Halle Kocian, University of Texas at Austin Mariana Ponce, University of Texas at Austin CALL TO ORDER Caleb Brizuela, Huston-Tillotson University Dominic Polidor, Huston-Tillotson University Prisca Dhital, Huston-Tillotson University Charlie Mossberger, St. Edward’s University Jake Hamerslough, St. Edward’s University AGENDA 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 Approve the minutes of the College Student Commission Regular Meeting from January 31, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Update from staff on the status of new commissioners Discussion on attaining a pedestrian crosswalk near Huston-Tillotson University. Discussion on the status of food pantries on all campuses. 1. 1. 2. 3. WORKING GROUP UPDATES Update from TRANSPORTATION working group on priority issues for the spring Update from MENTAL HEALTH working group on priority issues for the spring Update from BANNED BOOKS working group on resolution draft. 4. 5. 6. 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 Chiquita Eugene at the Youth Initiatives Office, at (512-972-5003), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the College Student Commission, please contact Chiquita Eugene at (512-972-5003).
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, March 7, 2025 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, March 7, 2025 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, March 7, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Chair Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:37 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Gabriel Arellano Conor Kelly Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte Jennifer Powell Kristen Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on February 7, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on February 7, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Kelly’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Chair Meyer abstained. Commissioner Vassallo was off the dais. Commissioner Salazar was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, March 7, 2025 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Presentation and discussion of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Presentation by James May, Officer Housing & Community Development, Rocio Pena-Martinez, Grants Program Manager, Housing Department and Julie Smith, Engagement Specialist, Housing Department. The presentation was made by James May, Officer Housing & Community Development, Rocio Pena-Martinez, Grants Program Manager, Housing Department and Julie Smith, Engagement Specialist, Housing Department. Discussion of micromobility and obstruction of sidewalks. The presentation was made by Michael Kimbro, Program Manager III, Austin Transportation and Public Works, and Joseph Al-Hajeri, Parking Enterprise Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. Discussion of upcoming changes to the fare system at CapMetro. Discussed. Discussion of bringing awareness to 2025 disability events in the Austin area. Discussed. Discussion of the City of Austin budget process, Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget recommendations and of proposed budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Formation of a Working Group to research and write Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget recommendations. The motion to form a Working Group to research and write Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget recommendations was approved on Chair Meyer’s motion, Commissioner Kelly’s second and approved on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Franks was off the dais. Commissioner Salazar was absent. Chair Meyer and Commissioners Chang, Kelly, and Powell were added to the working group without objection. 8. Discussion of ways the …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, March 5th, 2025 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. Ben Heimsath, (D-8) Chair Roxanne Evans (Mayor), Vice COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chair VACANT (D-1) VACANT (D-2) Kevin Koch (D-3) Raymond Castillo (D-4) Harmony Grogan (D-5) Carl Larosche (D-6) Jaime Alvarez (D-7) VACANT (D-9) Trey McWhorter (D-10) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 1. February 5, 2025 – Offered for consent approval. BRIEFINGS 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 3. C14H-2025-0022 – 1701 San Gabriel St. Briefing on Public Comment Period for Downtown Historic Resource Survey. Presenter: Sofia Wagner Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Whitehall Co-op City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to March 5, 2025. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 4. HR-2024-095142 – 2504 Bridle Path Culberson House Council District 10 Proposal: Addition, new doors and windows, new cabana, new siding. (Postponed February 5, 2025) Applicant: Minnie Webb City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Application withdrawn. 5. HR-2025-014398 – 4105 Avenue G Hyde Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Two-story addition, new roof, and restoration. Applicant: Max Hambly City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans. 6. HR-2025-017456 – 200 The Circle Brunson House Council District 9 Proposal: Partial demolition, addition to the garage. Applicant: Slade Hebert City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans. 2 National Register District Permit Applications 7. HR-2024-123060 – 1003 Maufrais St. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Addition and …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, February 5th, 2025 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, Chair x Roxanne Evans, Vice Chair x Kevin Koch x Carl Larosche x x x x ab Trey McWhorter Harmony Grogan Jaime Alvarez Raymond Castillo DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. January 8, 2025 – Offered for consent approval. BRIEFINGS 1 2. Briefing on the FY25 Recommended Heritage Preservation Grants Presenter: Melissa Alvarado CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 3. HR-2024-095142 – 2504 Bridle Path Culberson House Council District 10 Proposal: Addition, new doors and windows, new cabana, new siding. (Postponed January 8, 2025) Applicant: Minnie Webb City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to March 5, 2025. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to March 5, 2025, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. National Register District Permit Applications 4. HR-2024-123060 – 1003 Maufrais St. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Addition and remodel, new construction of a cabana and pool. (Postponed January 8, 2025) Applicant: Jennifer Hanlen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to March 5, 2025. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to March 5, 2025, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. Item 5 was pulled for discussion. 6. HR-2024-165753 – 1908 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS MARCH 5, 2025 HR-2025-014398 HYDE PARK LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT 4105 AVENUE G 5.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Reconstruct the front elevation and construct a second-story addition. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Rebuild the original design of the front porch, including restoration of windows, siding, and porch finishes. 2) Replace deteriorated or missing siding on all elevations. 3) Construct a ground-floor addition at the rear right corner. 4) Construct a second-story addition, set back from the front of the original house. ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STANDARDS The house at 4105 Avenue G is a single-story Craftsman-style building with a wide, deep front porch that is supported at the corners by two ample posts clad in stucco. The porch and stair accessing it are both concrete in construction, likely a replacement or earlier wood systems. Two large front windows, which appear to be original, face the street at the back of the porch. Above, a front gable projects forward and features a wide attic window it its center, which also includes some decorative ends supporting the fascia. The Hyde Park Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 1. General Standards 1.2: Retention of Historic Style Proposed design retains the original style and seeks to rehabilitate damaged elements, but only at historic locations. 1.3: Avoidance of False Historicism After taking consideration of guidance offered by ARC, the additions feature elements that are compatible is scale and design to the historic, but do not reach the level of replication or false historicism. A visual break in the form of a setback breaks up the roof slope at the front of the house. 1.4: Appropriate Treatment Options for Contributing or Potentially Contributing Structures Intact historic material is proposed to be retained rather than replaced. Reconstructed elements, such as wood siding, is proposed to be from new material that generally matches size and dimensions of historic. 3. Residential Standards: Single Family and Contributing Multifamily – Preservation and Restoration 3.1 Front of Houses Historic approach and dimensions are to be retained; second-floor addition is proposed to be located over 15 feet from the front wall at the back of the porch. 3.5 Roofs The existing roof pitch is maintained, and a visual break between the original and the addition is clear and legible from the street. 3.6 Chimneys There is no …
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Paul DeGroot, Architect 6202 Highland Hills Drive Austin, Texas 78731 Phone: 512 345 2228 To: Historic Landmark Commission & Architectural Review Committee Project: 4105 Avenue G Date: February 3, 2025 For your consideration we are submitting drawings that have been revised to according to the comments we received from the ARC in the January 15, 2025 meeting. The committee requests were as follows: 1. Differentiate the addition's exterior materials and features from those of the original historic home so that it is clear to distinguish what is existing and what is new. To accommodate this recommendation we have changed the window muntin patterns to a more modern design that is different from the original home, changed the siding material to modern Hardie plank lapped siding with vertical corner trim boards, and changed the roofing to standing seam metal instead of shingles like the original home's roof. 2. Preserve the original ridge line of the gable roof. To accommodate this we have kept the ridge where it exists today. All of the new second floor is located behind the original ridge. Thank you, Paul DeGroot, Architect Page 1 of 1
4105 Avenue G Property Photos & Restoration Details 4105 Avenue G Front Facade Replace damaged shingled roof on front portion of home Restore and preserve front facade Remove non-historic porch elements, restore to neighboring contributing property building porches from era Replace modern door with Craftsman-style door Restore & preserve historic windows 2 4105 Avenue G Front Porch Details Modern concrete overlay to be removed and replaced with wood decking in the style of neighboring contributing property porches from Craftsman era Evidence of original historic porch underneath overlay Remove modern gutters Restore historic wood bevel siding Restore historic wood (cedar) shingles 3 4105 Avenue G Front Porch Details Continued Preserve and restore historic wood and stucco columns (2) Reconstruct steps in same wood used for porch decking, add railings on either side of steps to match neighboring contributing property Craftsman porches, and provide stair safety & accessibility 4 4105 Avenue G North 5 4105 Avenue G Southeast Construct new side addition towards rear of house Construct modern second floor addition toward back of house Remove circa- 1980’s duplex addition and replace with modern addition towards rear of house Preserve and protect heritage pecans (3) 6 4105 Avenue G Window Reconstruction Current SW front window needs to be reconstructed/rebuilt to match style of front facade windows Northside windows will be rebuilt to match style of front facade windows 7
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS MARCH 5, 2025 PR-2025-011991 BRUNSON HOUSE 200 THE CIRCLE 6.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a rear accessory structure. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURE Construction of a rear building that includes the remodel of an existing detached garage and construction of an office/gym. Construction of a lap pool at rear of property. Additionally, some site grading and minor landscape work. Constructed in 1917, the Brunson House is an excellent example of the bungalow style in the Fairview Park neighborhood. The house is set at the highest point of the lot, with a steep slope leading from the street to the porch stairs. A front porch is supported by two brick columns holding up a curved gable projecting from a larger gable spanning the width of the house. There is decorative woodwork at both gables, and at the right of the building is a side porch. Windows and front door are all intact and in good condition. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects at historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location New construction is at the rearmost section of the property. Given the grade changes on site, it will not be visible from the street. 2. Orientation Along with the existing garage that is proposed to be placed in service, the addition will orient towards the front and rear of the property. The rear is accessed by a private drive at an adjacent property, so it is not expected to be a main entry to the site. 3. Scale, massing, and height New construction is one story in height. Though it, along with the original house, are located at the highest area of the lot, it is to be minimally visible due to it being behind the main house. 4. Proportions The floor-to-ceiling height of the single-story addition is taller than the original house, but not to a degree that creates a stark disparity between the two. 5. Design and style The new construction is proposed to be largely glazed. After some revisions, the building was simplified to eliminate some more decorative elements that may have detracted from the original house 6. Roofs A low-slope roof is proposed to reduce visibility of the new construction, …
NELSON RESIDENCE a u s t i n, t e x a s PROJECT DESCRIPTION INCLUDING SIZE, LOCATION AND DESIGN CONCEPT. S S E R G N O H C T U O S GIBSON ST E THE CIRCLE P A R K L N L E C E C I R H T D R A K E A V E T H E C I R C L E T N S O S R E K NIC PROJECT LOCATION 200 THE CIRCLE AUSTIN, TEXAS. 78704 VICINITY MAP SCHEDULE OF DRAWINGS MAIN HOUSE COVER SHEET SURVEY SITE PLAN TREE & TOPO PLAN TREE CRZ IMPACT DIAGRAM FOUNDATION PLAN HISTORIC DIAGRAMS COMPLIANCE DIAGRAMS GARAGE DEMO PLAN GARAGE DEMO ROOF PLAN MAIN FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN NOTES PLAN ROOF PLAN REFLECTED CEILING PLANS EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS A11.1 DOOR & WINDOW SCHEDULES STRUCTURAL NOTES FOUNDATION PLAN ROOF FRAMING PLAN LATERAL BRACING PLAN FOUNDATION DETAILS FRAMING DETAILS LATERAL BRACING DETAILS A0 A0.1 A0.2 A0.3 A0.4 A0.5 A0.7 A0.8 A2.0 A2.1 A2.2 A2.3 A2.4 A3.1 A5.1 S0.0 S1.0 S2.0 S2.1 S3.0 S4.0 S4.1 OWNER JONATHAN & SUZANNE NELSON 200 THE CIRCLE AUSTIN, TX 78704 ARCHITECT JAMES D. LARUE, AIA LARUE ARCHITECTS 500 N CAPITAL OF TX HWY BLDG 8, STE 110 AUSTIN, TX 78746 512.347.1688 BUILDER SLADE HERBERT HERBERT CUSTOM HOMES 9901 BRODIE LANE, SUITE 160 PMB 1011 AUSTIN, TX 78748 SURVEYOR SURVEY WORKS 1207 UPLAND DR AUSTIN, TX 78741 512.599.8067 STRUCTURAL ENGINEEER MAX SHOREY STATIX ENGINEERING 5900 BALCONES DR #8395 AUSTIN, TX 78731 512.222.9849 GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEEER HOLT ENGINEERING 2220 BARTON SKYWAY AUSTIN, TX 78704 512.447.8166 INTERIOR DESIGNER TBD TBD LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT 5 2 / 0 1 / 1 0 RC H I T ECT E U A R L N A E D S E A D E R M JA E T REGIS S A X E T 7 6 6 2 1 F O E S T AT s t c e t i h c r a e u r a l . d s e m a j , y w h x t f o l a t i p a c . n 0 0 5 6 4 7 8 7 x t , n i t s u a 0 1 1 e t s , 8 g d b l . 8 8 6 1 7 4 3 2 1 5 . m o c . …
