Public Safety Commission - Questions & Answers January 6, 2025 – Regular Meeting Item 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Police Department. Request for data on how the APD Cadet graduation rates compare to averages of similar cities. Received. April 7, 2025 – Regular Meeting Item 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Police Department. Vice Chair Ruttan asked if APD is not making arrests, is that because criminal activity is not happening or does the data show later that they are just not able to arrest in that moment. Pending. Commissioner Smith asked for APD demographic data of individuals who are sent to the Sobering Center versus those who are cited and released, versus those going to jail during the next quarterly report. Pending. Item 4. Biannual Wildfire Readiness Update, Austin Fire Department. Commissioner Nguyễn asked that the Wildfire Newsletter be distributed to the Public Safety Commission. Newsletter below. Public Safety Commission - Questions & Answers
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Regular Meeting Minutes The Art in Public Places Panel convened a regular meeting on Monday, April 7th, 2025, in-person regular meeting. Chair Stephanie Lemmo called the Meeting to order at 6:14 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Andrew Danziger, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Bernardo Diaz, Taylor Davis. Liaison Maldonado was absent. Staff in Attendance: Program Manager: Jaime Castillo. Project Coordinators: Frederico Salles Geib, Rebecca Rende and Alex Irrera. Guests in Attendance: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on Monday, March 3rd, 2025, were approved on the motion of Kristi-Anne Shaer; Andrew Danziger seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from March 17th, 2025, Arts Commissions Meeting. Liaison Maldonado was absent. AIPP Program manager Jaime Castillo reported that all AIPP items were approved on consent. 3. Discussion of Mid/Conceptual design for the Spicewood Springs AIPP project with artist Christine Rojek. Artist presented and received feedback from panel members. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. ACTION: Approve the Final Design for the Austin Public Health / SAFE Alliance Art in Public Places Project. Artist Felipe Gomez presented. The Final Design was approved on a motion of Bernardo Diaz. Taylor Davis seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0. 5. ACTION: Approve the Selection Process Recommendations for the Walter E. Long & John Trevino, Jr Metro Parks. AIPP Staff Rebecca Rende presented. The Selection Process Recommendation was approved on a motion of Kristi-Anne Shaer; Andrew Danziger seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0. 6. ACTION: Approve the Selection Process Recommendations for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Airport Expansion & Development Program (AEDP) Phase II Art in Public Places Projects – Midfield Concourse, Departures Ticketing, Arrivals Baggage Claim, Arrivals Curbside, Elevated Pedestrian Bridge, and Lower- Level Pedestrian Crossings. AIPP Staff Alex Irrera presented. The Selection Process Recommendation was approved on a motion of Chair Lemmo; Taylor Davis seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0. 7. ACTION: Approve Prequal/TEMPO Working Group report. AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo presented. The Prequal/TEMPO Working Group report was approved on a motion of Chair Lemmo. Bernardo Diaz seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0. 8. Discussion and Possible ACTION: Update for Guidelines Working Group and Resolution No. 20250306-029. AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo presented. The panel discussed the addition of Bernardo Diaz into the working group. STAFF BRIEFINGS 9. Art in Public Places Staff …
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, April 7, 2025 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 7, 2025 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Enrique Duran II Kristy Orr Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: David Holmes Pierre Nguyễn Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on March 3, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on March 3, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Ruttan’s motion, Commissioner Orr’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Smith was off the dais. Commissioner Bernhardt was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Police Department. The presentation was made by Robin Henderson, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department. Vice Chair Ruttan asked if APD is not making arrests, is that because criminal activity is not happening or does the data show later that they are just not able to arrest in that moment. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, April 7, 2025 Commissioner Smith asked for APD demographic data of individuals who are sent to the Sobering Center versus those who are cited and released, versus those going to jail during the next quarterly report. 3. 2026 Bond Development Update. Presentation by Eric Bailey, Assistant Director, Capital Delivery Services, Marcus Hammer, Assistant Director, Capital Delivery Services, Robin Henderson, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department, Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department, and Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department. The presentation was made by Eric Bailey, Assistant Director, Capital Delivery Services; Marcus Hammer, Assistant Director, Capital Delivery Services; Jeff Greenwalt, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department; Stephen White, Assistant Chief, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department; and Thayer Smith, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire Department. 4. Biannual Wildfire Readiness Update, Austin Fire Department. The presentation was made by Carrie Stewart, Division Chief, Austin Fire Department. Commissioner Nguyễn asked that the Wildfire Newsletter be distributed to the Public Safety Commission. 5. Presentation on the SIMLAB trailer, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department. The presentation was made by Heather Phillips, …
REGULAR MEETING of the COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION April 4th, 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 Elisha McGreggor, Austin Community College Aidyn Ogle, Concordia University Carson Domey, University of Texas at Austin Halle Kocian, University of Texas at Austin Mariana Ponce, University of Texas at Austin CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 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 College Student Commission Regular Meeting from March 7, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. 2. Introduction of new commissioners and assignment to working groups. Discussion on attaining a pedestrian crosswalk near Huston-Tillotson University. Discussion on the status of food pantries on all campuses. 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 recommendation draft. 3. 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Chiquita Eugene at (512-972-5003).
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ANNUAL BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 Join Zoom Meeting https://bit.ly/4kyDaNm Meeting ID: 889 9118 6444 Passcode: 800710 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, April 3, 2025 8:00 AM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Pledge of Allegiance Honoring Commissioner Charles C. "Chuck" Bailey (1948-2025) Swearing in of Commissioners Tyra Duncan-Hall and Edwina Carrington Presentation - UT School of Law (15 minutes) Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 1. 2. 3. 4. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on February 20, 2025 Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02884: Election of new Officers for the Housing Authority of the City of Austin Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02885 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) to take the following actions with regard to Prospect Heights (the “Development”) in Austin, Texas: (i) lease the development site to the owner of the Development; and (ii) such other actions necessary or convenient to carry out this resolution Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02886 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) to take the following actions with regard to the Bridge at Kenzie (the “Development”) in Austin, Texas: 5. 6. 7. (i) Acquire the site of the Development; (ii) Lease the Development site to the owner of the Development; and (iii) such other actions necessary or convenient to carry out this resolution Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02887: Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 Discussion and Adoption of Resolution No. 02888: Awarding a one year contract for Agency-wide Trash, Recycling and Composting Services …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUAL BOARD MEETING SOUTHWEST HOUSING COMPLIANCE CORPORATION TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 Join Zoom Meeting https://bit.ly/4kyDaNm Meeting ID: 889 9118 6444 Passcode: 800710 Austin, TX (512.477.4488 Thursday, April 3, 2025 8:00 AM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. CONSENT ITEMS 1. 2. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on June 20, 2024 Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 00097: Election of new Officers for Southwest Housing Compliance Corporation EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. OPEN SESSION If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters discussed in Executive Session. REPORTS - The Board will receive program updates from the President/CEO and other senior staff. ADJOURNMENT "Pursuant to 30.06, Penal Code, (trespass by holder of license with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a concealed handgun." "Pursuant to 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by holder of license with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a handgun that is carried openly." "En virtud del 30.06, Codigo Penal, (traspaso …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUAL BOARD MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 Join Zoom Meeting https://bit.ly/4kyDaNm Meeting ID: 889 9118 6444 Passcode: 800710 Austin, TX (512.477.4488 Thursday, April 3, 2025 8:00 AM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on February 20, 2025 Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 00267: Election of new Officers for the Austin Affordable Housing Corporation the acquisition, development, and operation of Prospect Heights Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00268 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to: (i) facilitate (the “Development”), in Austin, Texas to be ground-leased from the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) to AAHC Prospect Heights, LLC, AAHC’s Subsidiary Limited Liability Company (the “Owner”); and (ii) cause AAHC and/or the Owner to execute any such further documentation as necessary or desirable to allow the consummation of the transactions described herein Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00269 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to: (i) Facilitate the acquisition of the Bridge at Kenzie (the “Development”), which consists of multifamily housing units and associated amenities in Austin, Texas to be ground-leased from the Housing Authority of the City of Austin; (ii) Cause AAHC’s subsidiary limited partnership (The “Owner”) to own the Development; (iii) Cause the Owner to enter into 1. 2. 3. 4. acquisition and development financing for the Development; and (iv) Cause AAHC and/or the Owner to …
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for April 2, 2025 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. 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. Historic zoning applications 2. 1701 San Gabriel Street – Owner-initiated historic zoning. Historic landmark and historic district permit applications 503 E Mary Street – Mary Street Local Historic District – Addition to the rear. National Register district permit applications 1003 Maufrais Street – West Line National Register Historic District – Addition and remodel, new construction cabana and pool. (Postponed to May 7, 2025). 705 West Lynn Street – West Line National Register Historic District – Total demolition. 1820 W 10th Street – Clarksville National Register Historic District – Partial demolition, addition to existing building, and new construction two-story unit. 2307 Windsor Road Unit #2 – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – Total demolition. 1507 Lorrain Street – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – Remove carport and shed, new garage, rehabilitate and renovate exterior, revise and add windows. 1324 Alta Vista Avenue – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Total demolition. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Demolition and relocation permit applications (all total demolitions unless otherwise noted) 10. 4901 Ridge Oak Drive – 78731 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 2307 Bridle Path – 78703 1307 Crestwood Road – 78722 4523 Avenue B – Partial demolition and addition – 78751 1301 Shoal Creek Boulevard – Repair grandstands, replace failing ADA infrastructure, demolish existing press box, and construct new press box – 78701 6004 Spancreek Circle – 78731 Commission Items 16. 17. Discuss nominations and possible action to approve a member to represent the Historic Landmark Commission on the Downtown Commission. Conduct officer elections for 2025. Determinations of Eligibility for Partial Ad Valorem Tax Relief 18. Consider the 2025 applications for partial ad valorem tax exemptions for historic properties and vote on recommending them for approval or disapproval.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, April 2nd, 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 (D-2), Vice COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chair Jeffrey Acton (Mayor) Harrison Eppright (D-1) Kevin Koch (D-3) Raymond Castillo (D-4) Harmony Grogan (D-5) Carl Larosche (D-6) Jaime Alvarez (D-7) Bat Taniguchi (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. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. March 5, 2025 – Offered for consent approval. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 2. C14H-2025-0022 – 1701 San Gabriel St. 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 May 7, 2025. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 3. HR-2025-026162 – 503 E Mary St. Mary Street Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Addition to the rear. Applicant: Miguel Cantu City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. 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 March 5, 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 May 7, 2025. 5. PR-2024-159632 – 705 West Lynn St. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed March 5, 2025). Applicant: DAR Construction City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans. 6. HR-2025-023066 – 1820 W 10th St. Clarksville National Register Historic …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APRIL 2, 2025 HR-2025-026162 MARY STREET LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT 503 EAST MARY STREET 3.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a rear addition. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURE Behind the existing house, construct a single-story addition that roughly doubles the size of conditioned space. The addition projects back from the original house and it slightly wider to one side. This single-story house located in the Mary Street Local Historic District is described a neoclassical in style and features a broad front porch that extends across the entire front elevation. The deep porch is supported by four modestly decorated wooden columns, which support a moderately-pitched side gable roof. A wide stair accesses the porch from the street, and a simple wood rail lines the perimeter. Two wide hung windows flank the front door, which is off-center from the stairs. The roof has been replaced since original construction, but otherwise the house retains its original integrity with modifications only occurring to finishes and the front entry. DESIGN STANDARDS The Mary Street Historic District Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Contributing Properties: Additions 1. Location By locating the addition at the rear, the front elevation, along with character-defining elements, are retained. The addition connects to the original building at the entirety of the rear wall, which includes a substantial amount of exterior wall area, but it will be minimally visible from the right of way and original architectural details are minimal at this elevation. The roof of the addition is hidden behind the front’s side gabled roof. 2. Height The maximum height of the addition is lower than the original, and it is obscured by the moderately-pitched side gable roof. 3. Design and Style Design details generally compliment the original house is size and form, without adding inappropriate decoration or complexity. Door and fenestration patterns are acceptable to differentiate addition from original while not looking out of place. The building’s shape, when viewed from the street, is minimally altered. 4. Exterior Walls Painted siding is proposed at the rear addition, similar to the original house. However, the boards are to be oriented vertically to differentiate. This vertical alignment is not board-and-batten and will not be read as such where visible from the right- of-way. 5. Porches No alteration to the existing porch, and no additional …
1 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: x x Chair x ab VACANT (D-1) VACANT (D-2) Kevin Koch (D-3) Raymond Castillo (D-4) x x x ab Harmony Grogan (D-5) Carl Larosche (D-6) Jaime Alvarez (D-7) VACANT (D-9) Trey McWhorter (D-10) 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. February 5, 2025 – Offered for consent approval. BRIEFINGS 2. CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA 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. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to April 2, 2025, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Alvarez. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. The motion passed. 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. 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. 2 MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS APRIL 2, 2025 PR-2024-159632; GF-2024-161879 WEST LINE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 705 WEST LYNN STREET 5.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1895 house. ARCHITECTURE The house located at 705 West Lynn Street is a single-story, center passage house with a side gabled roof set at a moderate- to-high pitch. The single front door is centered on the house with one 2/2 window on either side. There is a front porch that extends across the entirety of the front façade, supported by four columns. Due to the elevation of the site, the porch sits nearly at grade towards the front of the lot, but at the rear of the property is a full height unconditioned crawlspace or basement. While the footprint of the building may read as a simple rectangular center hall design, the rear extends further back into the lot, including an enclosed porch. There is also a small frame shed on the site, which is also proposed to be demolished. The shed is not mentioned in the West Line National Register nomination. RESEARCH From its construction around 1895 until 1962, the property was owned by the Quick family. John Quick, a carpenter originally from Sweden, was the first listed owner, and later married a woman named Helen, who was also a first-generation Swedish immigrant. Newspaper records indicate that Helen’s sister immigrated to Texas around 1893, though it is unknown whether the sisters arrived together or separately. The Quicks were involved with the local Methodist Church, with the address on West Lynn hosting a circle of the Women’s Society of Christian Service. John Quick died of natural causes in 1945, and Helen occupied the house until her passing in 1962 at the age of 91. The house was left unoccupied for several years after, but by the 1970s, it was occupied by renters. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the West Line National Register district, and the nomination further lists the property as eligible for individual listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high-to-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 a center-passage …
T E E R T S N N Y L T S E W 580 SF 695 SF 450 SF 450 SF 1345 SF FRONT UNIT AREA EXISTING ADDITION GARAGE SECOND FLOOR CONDITIONED AREA SQ. FT. 580 SF. 695 SF. 450 SF. 1,145 SF. 2,420 SF. REAR UNIT AREA FIRST FLOOR FRONT PORCH REAR PORCH SECOND FLOOR GARAGE SQ. FT. 1,345 SF. 64 SF. 142 SF. 1,551 SF. 450 SF. CONDITIONED AREA 2,896 SF.
T E E R T S N N Y L T S E W 1130 SF 1350 SF 1345 SF 1240 SF 450 SF 450 SF 450 SF 450 SF FRONT UNIT AREA FIRST FLOOR FRONT PORCH GARAGE SECOND FLOOR CONDITIONED AREA SQ. FT. 1130 SF. 104 SF. 450 SF. 1,684 SF. 2,814 SF. REAR UNIT AREA FIRST FLOOR FRONT PORCH REAR PORCH SECOND FLOOR GARAGE SQ. FT. 1,345 SF. 64 SF. 142 SF. 1,551 SF. 450 SF. CONDITIONED AREA 2,896 SF.
Steering Committee Members: Steve Amos, Chair Renae Alsobrook, Mark Ashby, Evelyn Fujimoto, Adrienne Goldsberry, Paula Hern, Nick Mehl, William Osborn, Charlie Rice, Paul Shattuck, Shawn Shillington, Erika Tatum, Meghan Yancy February 3, 2025 RE: 705 West Lynn - PR-2024-159632; GF-2024-161879 Dear Chair Heimsath and HLC Commissioners, Old West Austin Neighborhood Association, OWANA, supports retaining contributing structures in our historic district and integrating existing building forms into the overall project for new development. In the case of 705 West Lynn, preserving the façade and front rooms of the existing house and adding on to the structure would have a significant impact toward that goal. The applicant met with the OWANA zoning committee and we suggested these two options for maximizing the square footage for two living units: 1. Add a second floor to a garage structure. 2. Remove a portion or all of the heritage tree on the lot to allow for a second unit. This particular case is one that is to decide on keeping a heritage tree or a contributing structure. OWANA will support the position of keeping the contributing structure. We hope that HLC can also recommend keeping the structure. We are aware that the city tree ordinance regarding heritage trees is very strict, it seems to us in this case that if both OWANA and the HLC supports this position there is the possibility of the city arborist accepting this solution. The potential Owner in today’s meeting said that he could keep the first 15 ft of the house and make the project work if the heritage tree in the back of the lot could be removed. The tree is so close to the rear structure that it might be damaged during construction. It could be the case that some mitigation is require to offset this lost. The United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Report “NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES REGISTRATION FORM” lists 705 West Lynn as a representative property to illustrate “the broad patterns of development, diverse range of resources, and salient features of the dominant types and styles present in the district. They have been selected on the basis of their geographic distribution, relationship to similar properties, and degree of integrity.” Listed as a contributing structure, 705 West Lynn is a Center-passage, Side Gable Classical Revival style, and individually eligible for National Register listing. Please consider our position in your decision process …
6.0 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS APRIL 2, 2025 PR-2025-020446; HR-2025-023066 CLARKSVILLE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1820 WEST 10TH STREET PROPOSAL Build a rear addition and two-story detached structure. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Construct an addition at the rear of the existing contributing property. 2) Construct a two-story housing unit behind the main house at the rear of the property. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH This property, constructed around 1922, features a front porch that extends almost the entire width of the front elevation, which is covered by an ample gable end supported by four wood posts. The house is elevated on piers, and the porch is surrounded by a concrete skirt. A front door at the front wall is off center, along with three hung 1/1 wood windows. All exterior walls are clad in wood horizontal siding. The house retains good integrity. For the first few decades after its construction, the property was occupied by various renters and tenants. These individuals included Cora Clark, who worked at a cook at a university sorority and Jas and Louise Valdez, one of whom worked as a salesperson. By 1952, the house was owned by Mrs. Robbie Buford, with a previous resident, Pearl Allen, a widow, listed as a renter. Mrs. Buford worked in various jobs, including as a maid and a cook. In 1959, the property was acquired by E.A. Arnold. 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 Addition is located at the rear of the contributing building. The physical connection and loss of historic material between existing and proposed only occurs at one room. 2. Scale, massing, and height Addition is a single-story, and the peak of the roof pitch is slightly lower than at the original house. The addition is offset slightly to differentiate it visually. 3. Design and style The design of the addition is simple and compatible with the historic. Some elements, such as roof form and window sizes, are slightly different in order to be read as not original. 4. Roofs Proposed roof is set at an equal pitch to the main house but is slightly shorter at maximum height and is hipped at the rear, which …
