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Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Carl Pickhardt < Tuesday, April 28, 2026 6:36 PM Historic Preservation Office 3210 Bryker Objection [ h(cid:425)ps://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIden(cid:415)fica(cid:415)on ] Learn why this is important at External Email - Exercise Cau(cid:415)on I have a concern that the addi(cid:415)on of a concrete driveway will severely damage the roots of a heritage oak tree on an adjoining property. Thank you, Irene Pickhardt CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use cau(cid:415)on when clicking links or opening a(cid:425)achments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" bu(cid:425)on in Outlook. For any addi(cid:415)onal ques(cid:415)ons or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@aus(cid:415)ntexas.gov". 1 Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: You don't often get email from K Harrison Wednesday, April 29, 2026 1:05 PM Historic Preservation Office City Arborist PR-2026-032489; HR-2026-039599; 3210 Bryker Dr External Email - Exercise Caution Comments for the Historic Landmark Commision's public hearing scheduled for May 6, 2026: Contact: Hunter Sturgill Attention Historic Landmark Commission: There is a 33 inch heritage oak tree approximately 6 feet south of the property line between 3210 Bryker and our lot (3208 Bryker) in the front. There are no protections written into the current plans posted to protect this tree. The plans as currently posted show a concrete driveway being installed from the street to the house. We feel like the impervious cover of the planned driveway will negatively affect this tree. (It is a gravel driveway currently.) Also, if there needs to be digging done for a replacement of the gas line and meter that is sitting where the house is to be expanded to the south, we would like the critical root zone of this tree to be considered and protections shown on the plans before any digging takes place. Air spade? We do not see a tree review in the Austin Build and Connect site as part this project. Due to the lack of planned protections for this tree, we must formally object to this project. Keith and Karen Harrison 3208 Bryker Dr. Austin, Texas 78703 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 2
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts May 6, 2026 PR-2026-035760; HR-2026-039095 Old West Austin Historic District 2700 Wooldridge Drive 11 – 1 Proposal Partially demolish rear portions and construct a rear and side addition to a contributing building. Project Specifications 1) Demolish non-original wall sections at the rear of the property dating from around 1993. 2) Construct a two-story, 6,214 square foot addition at the rear of the property, which will expand into the lot of 2706 Wooldridge Drive (demolition of that existing property was approved in 2022). This addition will be located behind the existing pool set back from the front of the lot. Architecture Described in the Old West Austin National Register nomination as an asymmetrical French Eclectic design, the house features a main, three bay structure, with a prominent side addition facing the Westover Road side. Both the main house and this side extension are two stories, and several non-historic, single-story additions are also present. The main entry is approached from the street by a long walkway, and the front door is covered by a pitched metal porch roof supported by metalwork at the corners. The two outer bays feature shuttered 6-over-6 windows on both floors, which were installed in a 2017 renovation. To the north, a large outdoor pool area is set back from the front of the house and opens up onto a large side yard. Research A permit for water service to the property dates to 1930, but no records of the house’s construction exist before 1941. The property had several owners over its first two decades, and also spend some time as a vacant property. One of the longer owners was Saadi Ferris, who also had some student renters living there for some time. In the 1950s, the property was occupied by Margaret Okie, a widow. 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 additions 1. Location This property is located on a corner lot, with the Wooldridge Drive side being the fronting street. The part of the addition that connects to the historic section of the building will be set at the rear, and the addition that continues north will be set back at …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts May 6, 2026 HR-2026-037916 West Line Historic District 1210 West 12th Street 12 – 1 Proposal Construct a two-story residence in a historic district. Project Specifications Construct a new 3,858 square foot residence on a property with a demolition permit previously approved by HLC. The proposed house is two stories and features a side driveway. Research The first owners of the property after construction of the existing house were Lydia and Queenie Littman. Lydia Littman moved to Austin when she was a child, and, after graduating from the University of Texas, worked at a real estate company upon completion of further education and training newly available in the city. She became very successful in this field and became involved in various community groups. By the time she purchased the house on West 12th Street in her 70s, had her own business in real estate, loans, and investments. Upon semi-retirement around the same time, she continued to work out of her home office until her passing at the age of 92. 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 The location is generally in the same location as the previous structure, as well as contributing resources on the block. The setback matches neighboring properties as well. 2. Orientation Proposed structure faces 12th Street, which is typical for the district. 3. Scale, massing, and height Immediate surrounding properties listed as contributing are typically single-story in height. However, there are several examples of two-story residences in the district. The overall massing of the building features several narrow hallway and wings. One extends across the front of the house, which creates a solid, uniform massing when viewed from the street. The other projects to the rear towards the primary bedroom, which was likely selected to avoid critical root zones. While it can be problematic to have long hallways connecting disparate portions of a house, this design appears from the street as one mass and is appropriate. 4. Proportions There is some variation in the proportions of contributing resources on the block and within the district, as discussed in the section above. The proportions of this design …
LEGAL DESCRIPTION TREE PROTECTION NOTES A PORTION OF OUTLOT 7, DIVISION "Z", CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING THAT SAME TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 13330, PAGE 2704, REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. SURVEY PREPARED ON MAY 22, 2025 PREPARED BY: ALL POINTS SURVEYING 1714 FORTVIEW ROAD, SUITE 200 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78704 512 440 0071 SURVEY PREPARED BY: ROGER L. WAY REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR REGISTRATION NO. 3910 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2 CRITICAL ROOT ZONES. TREE PROTECTION FENCING PROVIDE MINIMUM 5' (FIVE FEET) HIGH CHAIN LINK MESH FENCING AROUND 1 SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO THE FULL AVAILABLE CRITICAL ROOT ZONE (CRZ) OF ALL PROTECTED TREES (19-INCHES OR GREATER IN DIAMETER). ANY AREA OF THE FULL CRITICAL ROOT ZONE THAT IS NOT FENCED WILL BE ALLOCATED 8 INCHES OF NATURAL WOOD MULCH. DECKING (PLYWOOD OR SIMILAR) IS REQUIRED WHEN MULCH IS USED WITHIN THE HALF CRITICAL ROOT ZONE AND IS NOT PROTECTED BY FENCING. INSTALL TRUNK WRAP (2X4 LUMBER) WHENEVER PROTECTIVE FENCING IS 5 FEET OR LESS FROM THE TRUNK OF THE TREE. POSTS FOR THE FENCING SHALL BE SPACED A MAXIMUM OF 8' (EIGHT FEET APART). DETERMINING CRITICAL ROOT ZONES: AS AN EXAMPLE, A TREE WITH A 20" (TWENTY INCH) DIAMETER TRUNK HAS A CRITICAL ROOT ZONE OF 20' (TWENTY FEET) AND A 1 FEET). TREES SHALL BE PROTECTED PRIOR TO ANY MOBILIZATION ON SITE. NO WORK SHALL BE DONE WITHIN THE 1 2 CRITICAL ROOT ZONES OF THESE TREES, INCLUDING STAGING OR STORING OF ANY MATERIALS. A CERTIFIED ARBORIST SHALL BE RETAINED BY THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO MONITOR THE HEALTH OF ALL TREES FOR THE ENTIRE DURATION OF CONSTRUCTION. 2 CRITICAL ROOT ZONE OF 10' (TEN FIRE PROTECTION NOTES GENERAL NOTES PLANS FOR A FULL RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGNED, INSTALLED, AND TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2019 NFPA 13D OR THE 2024 IRC P2904 STANDARDS SHALL BE PRESENTED TO THE OWNER. THE PLANS FOR THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM MUST BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED BY A TEXAS LICENSED SPRINKLER CONTRACTOR FOR NFPA 13D SYSTEMS OR A TEXAS LICENSED PLUMBER WITH THE MULTIPURPOSE RESIDENTIAL FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SPECIALIST (MRFPSS) ENDORSEMENT. THE SPRINKLER PLANS MUST BE SUBMITTED, REVIEWED, APPROVED, TESTED AND INSPECTED BY AFD PRIOR TO COVERING THE WALLS AND CEILINGS. A FLOW TEST OF THE MOST DEMANDING AREA WILL BE REQUIRED. THE FIRE RISER OF THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM MUST BE LOCATED WITHIN THE INSULATED CONDITIONED …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts May 6, 2026 PR-2026-040256 Travis Heights-Fairview Park Historic District 1506 East Side Drive 13 – 1 Proposal Construct three housing units at the site of a previously approved demolition. Project Specifications On the site of a previously approved demolition in a National Register district (the address used for this application was 514 E. Monroe St.), construct three housing units. Two of these units will face East Side Dr., which is the longer street frontage for the property, and one will be located at the rear of a reconstructed historic house. 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. 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 The unit facing E. Monroe St. will be at the rear half of a reconstructed house, which will reduce visibility from the street. The two units facing East Side Dr. will have differing setbacks. The southernmost unit will be located up to the street setback, and the northern unit will be located against the rear corner setback. This is likely due to the site’s sloping elevation, and, given how narrow the lot is, the northernmost house will not appear out of place being set further back. 2. Orientation All housing units will face the nearest street, as the previous houses did. This is typical for the district and meets the Design Standards. 3. Scale, massing, and height All three units are proposed to be two stories in height. There are many examples of two-story houses in the district, especially those with later additions constructed at the rear of the original house. Furthermore, given the sloping elevation of the site, the overall height of the houses, especially those facing East Side Dr., will …
Vicinity Map Drawing Index 1506 East Side Drive Project Team Owner Luxustay LLC - - phone email contact 919.867.9491 Luxustay2@gmail.com Afolabi Anani Architect Structural Chioco Design LLC 1515 E Caeser Chavez St, STE 120 Austin, TX 78703 phone email contact 512.374.0288 contact@chiocodesign.com Jamie Chioco Statix Engineering - - phone email contact 512.222.9849 info@statixeng.com Maxim Shorey Sheet Number Sheet Name 00 GENERAL G0.00 G0.01 G0.10 G0.11 G0.12 G0.13 G0.20 G0.21 G0.22 G0.40 G0.41 G0.42 01 DEMO D1.20 D3.00 Cover Sheet General Notes, Symbols, and Abbreviations Visitability Waiver Exhibit Site Protection Notes ADA Details ADA Details Site Plan Site Plan Exhibits Site Plan Exhibits Wall Types Wall Types Typ Head & Base Details Demolition Plan Demolition Elevations STRUCTURAL 05 STRUCTURAL S0.0 S1.1 S1.2 S1.3 S2.1 S2.2 S2.3 S3.0 S4.0 S4.1 S4.2 S5.0 S5.1 S5.2 S5.3 General Notes Unit 1 Foundation Plan Unit 2 Foundation Plan Unit 3 Foundation Plan Unit 1 Floor and Roof Framing Plans Unit 2 Floor and Roof Framing Plans Unit 3 Floor and Roof Framing Plans Lateral Bracing Plans Foundation Details Foundation Details Pier and Beam Details Framing Details Framing Details Framing Details Lateral bracing and Typical Details UNIT 1 04 ARCHITECTURE A1.10 A1.20 A1.21 A1.30 A1.31 A1.40 A2.00 A2.01 Slab Edge Plan - Unit 1 Floor Plan - Unit 1 - Level 1 Floor Plan - Unit 1 - Level 2 Reflected Ceiling Plan - Unit 1 - Level 1 Reflected Ceiling Plan - Unit 1 - Level 2 Roof Plan - Unit 1 Building Elevations - Unit 1 Building Elevations - Unit 1 I T E s T M R E p - 6 2 / 6 2 3 0 / ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Sheet Number Sheet Name A2.10 A2.11 A2.12 A2.13 A3.00 A4.00 A4.10 A5.01 A5.10 A5.20 A5.30 A6.00 A7.00 A7.02 A7.03 A8.00 A8.01 A9.00 A9.01 Building Sections - Unit 1 Building Sections - Unit 1 Building Sections - Unit 1 Building Sections - Unit 1 Wall Sections Plan Details Section Details Enlarged Stairs - Unit 1 Enlarged Bathrooms Enlarged Kitchens Enlarged Millwork Interior Elevations Door & Window Schedules Window Details Door Details Finish Schedule Finish Plan 01 General Details Millwork Details UNIT 2 04 ARCHITECTURE A1.11 A1.20 A1.21 A1.30 A1.31 A1.40 A2.00 A2.01 A2.02 A2.10 A2.11 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts May 6, 2026 HR-2026-037163 Travis Heights-Fairview Park Historic District 522 Sunny Lane 14 – 1 Proposal Construct two housing units at the site of a previously approved demolition. Project Specifications At a uniquely shaped lot in the Travis Heights-Fairview Park historic district, construct two multi-story housing units. The demolition application for the existing house ahs already been approved by HLC. Research Upon construction, the house was first owned by Robert & Birdie Lundell, an auto mechanic in the city. It’s unclear exactly when, but during World War II it changed ownership to Jack & Ellen Ferrell, the former of whom served in the US Army. By 1949, the property was purchased by Forest & Dolores Cruse. Forest Cruse had a business selling imported cutlery and was an amateur chef who competed across the country. Together they raised a family and at least one son went into the family cutlery business. 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 Due to the shape of the lot, one unit will face Sunny Ln. and will be located up to the street setback. This street has varying setbacks for houses, which is likely due to the dramatic drop off in site elevation at the north side of the lots. The other unit will be placed closer to E. Riverside Dr., which has an existing curb cut that previously served this property. This is a difficult site and shape to work with, and the proposed design does a sufficient job of meeting the Design Standards. 2. Orientation Stated above, one unit is oriented towards Sunny Ln. The northern unit will face the driveway accessed via E. Riverside. While there are examples of contributing houses that face E. Riverside, it isn’t likely feasible in this situation due to the location of grade change on the site. 3. Scale, massing, and height Both units are multi-story, but will not read as taller than two stories. Due to elevation changes, these will not stand out visually when compared to surrounding properties. While the northern unit plans state that it will have four floors, the lowest will be placed at …
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Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Good evening, Thomas Blank Monday, April 27, 2026 6:40 PM Historic Preservation Office HR-2026-037163 External Email - Exercise Caution I would like to register my support for this project in my neighborhood. The owners of 522 Sunny Lane should be able to improve their own property as they see fit. Regards, Tom Blank 1205 Bickler Rd CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 1
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits May 6, 2026 PR-2026-033910 507 Park Boulevard 15 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1924 house. Architecture This single-story residence is an intact example of craftsman bungalow architecture in the Hancock neighborhood. The house features a wide front porch with a large gable roof above. The front door is roughly in the center of the front elevation, with a single 1-over-1 window on each side. The original brackets appear to be in good condition, and a rectangular attic vent is present at the center of the gable. Narrow teardrop siding, likely original, is present on all sides. While there have been several minor additions added to the property since construction, they are all compatible to the property and can be identified as not original to the building. As buildings change over time, none of the alterations are significant enough to call the building’s integrity into question. The existing condition easily meets the architecture criteria for landmark designation. Research The first several decades of the house’s existence saw two long term owners live at the address. First, Ray and Mattie Traweek owned the property until around 1939, and raised at least one son there. Ray worked as a salesman for the entirety of their ownership, and Ray Jr. worked for a time as a clerk. After they moved, the property was bought by Albert and Sidney Becker, who lived at the address until at least the 1960s. Department Comments This application will time out on July 20, 2026. Property Evaluation The 2021 North Loop-Hancock-Boggy Creek lists the property as a medium priority and a contributing resource to a potential Hancock West historic 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 for landmark designation: 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 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits May 6, 2026 PR-2026-040403 1808 East Cesar Chavez Street 16 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1930 structure. Architecture The existing structure is a two story commercial structure with two storefront entries side-by-side on the main elevation. There is a small, metal clad awning above the ground floor entryways. Above, two sets of paired, wood- frame windows are present at the second floor, with a moderately pitched hipped roof with exposed rafter tails above. The roof material is metal standing seam, and all exterior walls are clad in thin teardrop siding. While several of the windows are currently boarded over or otherwise inaccessible, images from the past decade would indicate that the existing material is largely intact, if in need of repair. Research This property has a long history of commercial tenants who served the East Austin community. For several decades after construction, it was home to a beauty parlor, a barber shop, and a shoe repair shop. By the 1950s, one or more of these tenants had vacated the building, but there was always at least one occupied storefront at the property. Newspaper records feature advertisements for Smith’s Barber Shop, Guarantee Wave Shop, and Carlson’s Shoe Repair Shop. The latter of these was owned by Reverend E. A. Carlson, formerly a Swedish Baptist minister, for 31 years until his death in 1964. Department Comments Two permits were issued for the property in 1999, though there are no digitized records of the application material. However, summary descriptions are available in city records. One permit described work to remodel the building’s interior & exterior to create a duplex. The second permit from the same year is summarized as, “Add 1st floor stair tower, porch, and 2nd floor extension.” There are no records of this property being surveyed in the 1980 East Austin historic resource survey or the 1984 citywide comprehensive resource survey. At time of writing, no photos of the property can be found prior to the 1999 permits. This application will time out on July 20, 2026. Property Evaluation The 2016 East Austin historic resource survey lists the property as eligible as a City of Austin landmark, as well as contributing to a potential local or National Register historic district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate integrity. 3) …
A.L.T.A./N.S.P.S. LAND TITLE SURVEY 2 1 1 2 29" Pecan Tree 20.5" American Elm Tree Buildings & Covered Area to be Demolished LOC: Demolition Erosion Controls: Silt fence or mulch sock, as needed Boundary Boys, LLC
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits May 6, 2026 DA-2026-038798 403 Orchard Street 17 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1912 house, currently used as a business. Architecture This house is a single-story National Folk style building with an inset porch at one corner. The walls are clad in wood tongue and groove siding, and the windows appear to be original wood frames. There is a moderately pitched hipped roof clad in composite shingles. The foundation is pier and beam, with the house slightly elevated above grade. Newspaper records indicate that a permit was issued for two additional rear rooms in 1944, which was the only significant alteration to the building. Research In the first few decades after construction, the occupants of the property were employed in local industries that were situated near the adjacent railroad tracks, including the Austin Transit Company and an ice storage facility. The longest occupants were Leo Payne, who worked as an iceman, and Braulio and Maria Quintanilla, who worked as a cobbler and shoe salesman. They would remain at the address through at least the 1950s, and raised at least one son in the house. Department Comments This application will time out on July 20, 2026. Property Evaluation The 2025 Downtown Austin historic resource survey lists the property as a high priority and eligible for the National Register as an individual resource or contributing to a potential 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 for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of the National Folk form and style that was once common to the area, with few remaining examples. 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 …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits May 6, 2026 DA-2026-038813 1208 West 4th Street 18 – 1 Proposal Demolish a Quonset hut currently used as a brewery and a ca. 1910 back house. Architecture The main structure of this complex of buildings and additions is a Quonset hut, which was moved to its current location from Camp Mabry in the 1970s, though no permit records could be found confirming this. Its distinctive curved enclosure currently houses a brewery and associated back of house spaces. The original material of the roof structure is intact, but new walls at the east and west side were constructed around 2020 when the current business opened. The historic material that remains is in relatively good condition, considering the design intent of Quonset huts as being temporary or quick-to-construct shelter. To the side, a wooden tongue-and-groove clad back house is currently used for additional brewery space, and it appears that, when the Quonset hut was moved to its current location, it was placed very near this structure. Research As stated above, there are few records that exist of the hut’s origin beyond that it was constructed for Camp Mabry and was moved on site in the 1970s. Aerial imagery of the property from before this shows a largely empty lot, with the exception of the back house. There appears to be vehicles and various materials stored on the site. It is unknown whether there were previous structures that are illegible in historic aerials, as permit records for this property are scarce. Department Comments This application will time out on July 20, 2026. Property Evaluation The 2025 Downtown Austin historic resource survey lists the both the Quonset hut structure and the back house as medium priorities, though there is no specific recommendation for preservation. 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 may meet two criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is an intact and well maintained Quonset hut, which retains its legibility behind recent additions and porch/shade structures. However, the structure was not original to the property and was moved to its current location in the 1970s. b. Historical association. The property may have significant historical associations, as a …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION May 6, 2026 Briefing: National Register of Historic Places Nominations 2300 Rosewood Avenue, 2406 Rosewood Avenue, 1201-1203 Lavaca Street, 3304 East 12th Street 20 – 1 Proposal A valid nomination to the National Register of Historic Places has been submitted to the Texas Historical Commission for the following historic properties: Rosewood Avenue Park, 2300 Rosewood Avenue Rosewood Elementary School, 2406 Rosewood Avenue First Methodist Church, 1201-1203 Lavaca Street Evergreen Cemetery, 3304 East 12th Street Austin’s Historic Landmark Commission is required by the provisions of the State of Texas Certified Local Government program to comment on National Register nominations and to notify the THC and CLG program coordinators of its position. The nominations will be heard by the Texas Historical Commission’s State Board of Review on May 16, 2026. Copies of all draft nominations and meeting information are available at www.thc.gov/sbrmeeting and in backup materials. Recommendation Recommend approval of all nominations to the State Board of Review.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20260506-20 Date: May 6, 2026 Subject: National Register Applications at May 16, 2026 Texas Historical Commission State Board of Review Recommendation 20260506-20 Recommend approval of the National Register of Historic Places nomination of the Rosewood Avenue Park at 2300 Rosewood Avenue to the State Board of Review. Recommend approval of the National Register of Historic Places nomination of the Rosewood Elementary School at 2406 Rosewood Avenue to the State Board of Review. Recommend approval of the National Register of Historic Places nomination of the First Methodist Church at 1201-1203 Lavaca Street to the State Board of Review. Recommend approval of the National Register of Historic Places nomination of the Evergreen Cemetery at 3304 East 12th Street to the State Board of Review. Motioned by_______. Seconded by __________. Vote Votes in favor: Votes against: Absent: _______________________________ Attest: Kalan Contreras Historic Preservation Officer Austin Planning Department
NPS Form 10-900 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form OMB No. 1024-0018 1. Name of Property Historic Name: Evergreen Cemetery Other name/site number: NA Name of related multiple property listing: NA 2. Location Street & number: 3304 E. 12th Street City or town: Austin Not for publication: State: Texas Vicinity: 3. State/Federal Agency Certification County: Travis As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this ( nomination request for determination of eligibility) meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property ( meets does not meet) the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant at the following levels of significance: national statewide local Applicable National Register Criteria: A B C D Signature of certifying official / Title State Historic Preservation Officer __________________________ Date Texas Historical Commission State or Federal agency / bureau or Tribal Government In my opinion, the property meets does not meet the National Register criteria. _______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________ Signature of commenting or other official Date ____________________________________________________________ State or Federal agency / bureau or Tribal Government 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that the property is: ___ entered in the National Register ___ determined eligible for the National Register ___ determined not eligible for the National Register. ___ removed from the National Register ___ other, explain: _____________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of the Keeper Date of Action SBR Draft United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places REGISTRATION FORM NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 Evergreen Cemetery, Austin, Travis, Texas 5. Classification Ownership of Property X Private Public - Local Public - State Public - Federal Category of Property X building(s) district site structure object Number of Resources within Property Contributing Noncontributing 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 buildings sites structures objects total Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register: NA 6. Function or Use Historic Functions: FUNERARY/cemetery Current Functions: FUNERARY/cemetery 7. Description Architectural Classification: NA Principal Exterior Materials: STONE, CONCRETE Narrative Description (see continuation sheets xx) Page 2 SBR Draft United States Department of the …
NPS Form 10-900 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form OMB No. 1024-0018 1. Name of Property Historic Name: First Methodist Church Other name/site number: First United Methodist Church (current) Name of related multiple property listing: NA 2. Location Street & number: 1201-1203 Lavaca Street State: Texas City or town: Austin Vicinity: Not for publication: County: Travis 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this ( nomination request for determination of eligibility) meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property ( meets does not meet) the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant at the following levels of significance: national statewide local Applicable National Register Criteria: A B C D Signature of certifying official / Title State Historic Preservation Officer ___________________________ Date Texas Historical Commission State or Federal agency / bureau or Tribal Government In my opinion, the property meets does not meet the National Register criteria. _______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________ Signature of commenting or other official Date ____________________________________________________________ State or Federal agency / bureau or Tribal Government 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that the property is: ___ entered in the National Register ___ determined eligible for the National Register ___ determined not eligible for the National Register. ___ removed from the National Register ___ other, explain: _____________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of the Keeper Date of Action SBR Draft United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places REGISTRATION FORM NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 First Methodist Church, Austin, Travis County, Texas 5. Classification Ownership of Property X Private Public - Local Public - State Public - Federal Category of Property X building(s) district site structure object Number of Resources within Property Contributing Noncontributing 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 buildings sites structures objects total Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register: 0 6. Function or Use Historic Functions: RELIGIOUS: Church Current Functions: RELIGIOUS: Church 7. Description Architectural Classification: Neoclassical Revival; Modern Movement Principal Exterior Materials: Brick; Stone; Stained Glass Narrative Description …
NPS Form 10-900 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form OMB No. 1024-0018 1. Name of Property Historic Name: Rosewood Elementary School Other name/site number: F. R. Rice Alternative Learning Center, Texans CAN! Academy Name of related multiple property listing: NA 2. Location Street & number: 2406 Rosewood Avenue State: Texas City or town: Austin Vicinity: Not for publication: County: Travis 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this (nomination request for determination of eligibility) meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property ( meets does not meet) the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant at the following levels of significance: national statewide local Applicable National Register Criteria: A B C D Signature of certifying official / Title ___________________________ ___________________________ Date State or Federal agency / bureau or Tribal Government In my opinion, the property meets does not meet the National Register criteria. _______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________ Signature of commenting or other official Date ____________________________________________________________ State or Federal agency / bureau or Tribal Government 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that the property is: ___ entered in the National Register ___ determined eligible for the National Register ___ determined not eligible for the National Register. ___ removed from the National Register ___ other, explain: _____________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of the Keeper Date of Action SBR Draft United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places REGISTRATION FORM NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 Rosewood Elementary School, Austin, Travis County, Texas 5. Classification Ownership of Property X Private Public - Local Public - State Public - Federal Category of Property X building(s) district site structure object Number of Resources within Property Contributing Noncontributing 2 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 1 buildings sites structures objects total Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register: 0 6. Function or Use Historic Functions: Education: School Current Functions: Vacant/Not in Use 7. Description Architectural Classification: MODERN MOVEMENT: PWA Moderne; MID-CENTURY MODERN NONRESIDENTIAL Principal Exterior Materials: Brick, Glass, Concrete, Wood Narrative …
NPS Form 10-900 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form OMB No. 1024-0018 1. Name of Property Historic Name: Rosewood Park Other name/site number: Rosewood Neighborhood Park Name of related multiple property listing: NA 2. Location Street & number: 2300 Rosewood Avenue State: Texas City or town: Austin Vicinity: Not for publication: County: Travis 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this nomination request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property meets does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant at the following levels of significance: national statewide local Applicable National Register Criteria: A B C D Signature of certifying official / Title State Historic Preservation Officer ___________________________ Date Texas Historical Commission State or Federal agency / bureau or Tribal Government In my opinion, the property meets does not meet the National Register criteria. _______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________ Signature of commenting or other official Date ____________________________________________________________ State or Federal agency / bureau or Tribal Government 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that the property is: ___ entered in the National Register ___ determined eligible for the National Register ___ determined not eligible for the National Register. ___ removed from the National Register ___ other, explain: _____________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of the Keeper Date of Action SBR Draft United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places REGISTRATION FORM NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 Rosewood Park, Austin, Travis County, Texas 5. Classification Ownership of Property X Private Public - Local Public - State Public - Federal Category of Property X building(s) district site structure object Number of Resources within Property Contributing Noncontributing 5 3 4 5 17 4 1 3 15 23 buildings sites structures objects Total Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register: 0 6. Function or Use Historic Functions: Recreation and Culture: sports facility, outdoor recreation; Landscape: park Current Functions: Recreation and Culture: sports facility, outdoor recreation; Landscape: park 7. Description Architectural Classification: No style Principal …
RESOLUTION AFFIRMING PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL 4/27/26 WHEREAS: The Barton Creek bridge in Zilker park was constructed in 1926 as a two lane bridge and expanded in 1945 and 1946 to four lanes, and the bridge is located in a National Register District, Whereas: The Historic Landmark Commission learned in March, that the 100-year old Barton Springs Bridge was slated for demolition and replacement. At the same time, members learned that a Council decision to demolish the bridge was made two years ago without any consultation with HLC, nor the examination of the accurate facts concerning the condition of the bridge. And, members were informed that the recommendation for demolishing the bridge had not gone through the City-mandated review process, which included a reviews by other board and commissions, and including the Historic Landmark Commission review. Beginning the review process after a Council action had already been taken in the process has created unnecessary discord and community outrage. It did, however, provide the HLC with the opportunity—albeit after the fact--to delve into the information about the viability of the bridge and the options for remediation. Whereas, with the limited information provided, there is reason to believe that the condition of the bridge has been misrepresented to the Council and that options for retaining the bridge has not been explored or have been withheld from objective evaluation. For example, the initial HLC presentation included misleading claims regarding the cost of rehabilitation vs. the cost of replacement, how long the bridge might last if remediation is chosen over replacement, lack of clarity on the federal standards and how the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) could govern the development process. In response to tough questions from Commissioners about the validity of the engineering studies, and conclusions drawn from them, the request for HLC review of the demotion request has been put on hold. However, a follow- up briefing did little to dispel Commissioner’s concerns and many questions remain unanswered. Whereas, there is sufficient evidence that if the Council-required process for review of proposed demolition had not been by-passed, and in particular, the advice and expertise from members of the HLC had been included, the Council might not have approved the bridge demolition and a great deal of rancor could have been avoided. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Historic Landmark Commission requests that the Council’s decision to demolish the Barton Springs …
Historic Landmark Commission Homeowner Response 304 W 42nd Street 1. The Home’s original location does not meet the intent of the area and is not compatible with Hyde Park’s NCCD Ordinance # 20101216-093 Design standards for both Remodeling and New Construction. The Home is located at the rear of the property, and 5’ of the existing structure is currently non-compliant with current City building guidelines for setbacks. The Ordinance requires 5.9 New construction garages to be detached and at the rear of the property, Carports can’t face the front of the building. This creates a hardship for the Owner, as the current location of the home will not allow for remodeling. The Owner wants to add a garage or carport, and the proposed way to alleviate the homeowner’s hardship is to construct a new Home within the NCCD’s guidelines and get the parking (carport) at the rear portion of the property. 2. Part 7 of Hyde Park NCCD shows that the intent of the property is to locate the House facing Ave C. Part 7 of The Hyde Park NCCD # 2009423-092, as well as current City Regulations, would require this property to Face Ave C. The City will consider the narrow or shorter side of the property Ave C the front regarding current setbacks 25’ front and the corner, longer side 15’ the side setback, side property. Reviewing the 3 corresponding corner properties (see attached) of 42nd street at Ave C, 4201 Ave C, 4114 Ave C and 4115 Ave C, all are front facing Ave C, all at the front setback line. The house at 304 W 42nd Street is built at the rear of the property line currently encroaching The City of Austin’s rear setback guidelines. 3. 4.2 of The Ordinance #20101216-093 requires that any new Additions be located at the rear or rear side to be less visible from the street. This part of the Ordinance gives additional hardship to the Owner as the current location of the existing home is entirely at the rear of the property and would not allow for any new additions because any new additions or alterations could only go to the front of the Lot and facing Ave C. The Owner wants a garage or carport, so there is no way of keeping part of the current homes “elevation” since this is the only location on the lot for a …
H I S T O R I C L A N D M A R K C O M M I S S I O N · M A Y 6 , 2 0 2 6 1511 Rainbow Bend Application to Demolish a ca. 1935 Contributing Building Item #10 · PR-2026-030473 Old West Austin National Register Historic District · Council District 10 Presented by Patrick & Charlotte Beathard, property owners p r e s e r v a t i o n @ a u s t i n t e x a s . g o v · C i t y S t a f f : K a l a n C o n t r e r a s 0 2 · T H E I N T E G R I T Y T E S T What §25-2-352 Requires for Integrity § 2 5 - 2 - 3 5 2 · A G E § 2 5 - 2 - 3 5 2 · I N T E G R I T Y I N T E G R I T Y · N P S B U L L E T I N 1 5 More than 50 years old A high degree of integrity Seven aspects of integrity The property must be at least 50 years old. The property must retain “a high degree of integrity, NPS National Register Bulletin 15 defines integrity 1935 — 91 years old. Satisfied. Not at issue. as defined by the National Register of Historic Places, through seven aspects: that clearly conveys its historical significance and does not include an addition or alteration which has significantly compromised its integrity.” The highlighted phrase is the crux of our case. Location · Design · Setting · Materials · Workmanship · Feeling · Association For an architecturally-significant property, the three highlighted aspects — Design, Materials, Workmanship — are most critical. Age is satisfied. Integrity is where the case turns — and Design, Materials, and Workmanship are the aspects we will examine. 1 5 1 1 R A I N B O W B E N D · I T E M # 1 0 · P R - 2 0 2 6 - 0 3 0 4 7 3 2 / 15 0 3 · W H E R E I N T E G R I T Y F …
Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Hi Hunter and HPO, CleanTag Permits Friday, May 1, 2026 2:48 PM Historic Preservation Office Re: HLC Supporting Documentation for 1511 Rainbow Bend BOA-C15-92-034~001.TIF External Email - Exercise Caution We reviewed the documentation package for 1511 Rainbow Bend and have a couple of questions. 1. Is the documentation package narrative stating that the residence has not undergone significant additions? In 1992 a Board of Adjustment variance request was approved for an exterior staircase to provide access to a proposed third story addition. The description of the proposed addition matches the third story board and batten portion of the residence. The interior photos available in the real estate listing for the property show more clearly that the board and batten portions of the residence are not original. The documentation package doesn't mention the early 90s variance or the addition which appears to have increased the size of the residence by 50% or more of it's original square footage. I could not locate any building permits for the addition, but it appears that more than the just a third story was added. The board and batten areas all look to have been added at the same time. I have attached the Board of Adjustment file is attached for reference. 2. Would these additions affect the recommendation for consideration of historic zoning? Kind regards, Linda Linda Sullivan Isabel Villegas CleanTag Permits 2320 Webberville Rd Austin, TX 78702 512-826-4209 cleantagpermits.com On Mon, Apr 27, 2026 at 6:05 PM CleanTag Permits < Thanks Hunter! 1 wrote:
March 27, 2026 To the Austin Historic Landmark Commission: We, the undersigned neighbors and nearby residents, support the proposed demolition and reconstruction project at 1511 Rainbow Bend. We understand that the existing house is proposed to be replaced with a new residence. Based on what has been shared with us, we support the project and believe the proposed new home will be an appropriate improvement for the property and a positive addition to the neighborhood. We also understand that the new construction is intended to respect the character of Old Enfield and remain generally consistent with the existing site layout. For these reasons, we support approval of the proposed demolition and reconstruction at 1511 Rainbow Bend. Sincerely, Name: ______________________________ Address: ____________________________ Signature: __________________________ Date: _______________________________ Docusign Envelope ID: 494C89FD-C160-8636-8026-A2ED3FDD1AB55/4/2026Diego Mendez-Sabre1515 Pease Road March 27, 2026 To the Austin Historic Landmark Commission: We, the undersigned neighbors and nearby residents, support the proposed demolition and reconstruction project at 1511 Rainbow Bend. We understand that the existing house is proposed to be replaced with a new residence. Based on what has been shared with us, we support the project and believe the proposed new home will be an appropriate improvement for the property and a positive addition to the neighborhood. We also understand that the new construction is intended to respect the character of Old Enfield and remain generally consistent with the existing site layout. For these reasons, we support approval of the proposed demolition and reconstruction at 1511 Rainbow Bend. Sincerely, Name: ______________________________ Address: ____________________________ Signature: __________________________ Date: _______________________________ Elizabeth and Ryan Taylor2300 Pease Road, Austin, TX 787035/4/26
April 27, 2026 Kalan Contreras, MSHP Historic Preservation Officer Austin Planning Department RE: 507 Park Blvd- Condition and Historic Assessment Dear Ms. Contreras: I have been asked by the owners of the above property to assess its physical condition and architectural significance with regard to whether it qualifies as a historic landmark. I am a licensed architect with over 30 years of professional experience, including in the remodel and preservation of historic landmark homes. The house on the property was built in 1922 and is approximately 1966 square feet in size. There is evidence of multiple additions. Further, the house is a one-story craftsman style, and non-sympathetic additions are visible from the front which detract from the front gable and overall facade. In my assessment of this structure my findings are that the architectural significance of the structure is low and its physical condition is poor, making it unworthy of preservation. My specific findings are in the attached. I appreciate your consideration of this report, and I am available at any time to answer any questions you may have. Sincerely, Bart Whatley, Architect Delineate Studio | architecture . urban design 916 Springdale #4-104 Austin TX 78702 512-522-3511 Page 1 of 3 507 Park Blvd- Condition and Historic Assessment After studying the house, I have found the architectural significance of the home to be low and its physical condition poor. While it may be possible to correct the structural issues affecting the home, the cost of doing so would be very high and unjustifiable in consideration of its low architectural significance. The architectural significance is low. 1. The original chimney has been removed. 2. A portion of an addition visible from the front has a cantilevered space fitting under an original eave, with a projecting garden window. This addition detracts from the original integrity. 3. Addition windows are metal/composite material and not consistent in proportion or material to the original wood windows. 4. The craftsman style of the house is generic & lacks features that many other bungalows have, such as flared porch columns or decorative rafter tails. 5. The underside of roof eaves at portions of the additions are exposed OSB. As to the physical condition of the house, some portions of the interior of the house are in fair condition, but the house is mostly in poor condition. The more significant problems are as follows: 1. The front façade …
