ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 4, 2025 The Environmental Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Bristol called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jennifer Bristol, Hanna Cofer, Richard Brimer, Isabella Changsut, Justin Fleury, Annie Fierro, Martin Luecke, Haris Qureshi, David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None Commissioners Absent: Mariana Krueger, Ashika Ganguly PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Craig Nazor, concerns on the Little Walnut Creek Flood Risk Reduction Project APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on May 21, 2025 The minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on May 21, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Cofer’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Krueger and Ganguly were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Name: 500 S Congress, C814-2024-0001 Applicant: Armbrust & Brown, L.L.P (Amanda Hendrix) Location: 500 S Congress, Austin, TX 78704 Council District: District 9 Staff: Sean Watson, Environmental Program Coordinator, (512) 963-2167, Sean.Watson@austintexas.gov; Leslie Lilly, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, (512) 535-8914, Leslie.lilly@austintexas.gov Applicant request: Planned Unit Development Zoning Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions Speakers: Sean Watson, WPD 1 Roy Wayley, Sierra Club Bobby Levenski, SOS Michael Iannacone, Related Companies Dawood Rouben, Related Companies Liz Johnston, Interim Environmental Officer, WPD Sherri Sirwatis, Planner, Planning Department Matt Yeager, TGB Partners Leslie Lilly, WPD Jonathon Ogren, Siglo Group Jonathan McKee, Garza engineers A motion to close the public hearing passed on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Commissioner Cofer’s second, on a 9–0 vote. Commissioners Bristol, Cofer, and Fleury were absent. Krueger and Ganguly were absent. A motion to recommend the 500 S Congress with conditions passed on Commissioner Cofer’s motion, Commissioner Sullivan’s second, on an 8–1 vote. Commissioners Krueger and Ganguly were absent. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 3. Update on response to Council Resolution 20241121-073 on Bird-Friendly Design – Environmental Commission Chair Jennifer Bristol Item conducted as posted. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Qureshi requested a presentation on the post-op of the recent storm. Liz Johnston stated that the Homeland Security office does an after-action report that we can share. Commissioner Sullivan requested commissioners share ideas for Bond projects. Commissioner Changsut requested a presentation on wildfire risk. Staff will send over the presentation recording from May. Chair Bristol asked for a presentation to learn more about recycling concrete. ADJOURNMENT Chair Bristol adjourned the …
Memorandum To: Boards and Commissions From: Shay Ralls Roalson, Director, Austin Water Date: June 25, 2025 Subject: Board and Commission and Citizen Review of new Growth-related Capital Improvement Projects in Drinking Water Protection Zone In accordance with Austin Water’s (AW) Financial Policy No. 8, which is adopted by City Council annually as part of the annual budget adoption process, AW is providing a report of new growth-related capital improvement projects (CIP) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ). The financial policy, which requires certain Board and Commission review of applicable projects, reads as follows: Capital improvement projects for new water and wastewater treatment plants, capital expansions, and growth-related projects that are located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) will be identified and submitted, as part of the annual budget process, to the following Boards and Commissions: Water and Wastewater Commission, Resource Management Commission, and the Environmental Board. These Boards and Commissions will review growth-related DWPZ capital projects spending plans, obtain Board and Commission and citizen input, review consistency with Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, review effect on growth within the DWPZ, and make recommendations on project approval for inclusion in Austin Water's five-year capital spending plan. This summer, AW representatives will be distributing a brief report to the Commissions on the CIP projects located in the DWPZ related to the financial policy. Attachments: CIP Subprojects Summary CIP Subprojects Supplemental Information and Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Austin Water Infrastructure Management Financial Policy No. 8 Drinking Water Protection Zone Projects Summary FY26-30 CIP Plan Development Each year, as part of the City of Austin Budget approval process, Austin Water submits a plan for the capital improvements program (CIP) spending for the upcoming five-year period. Austin Water’s FY26-30 CIP Plan includes projects located across the Austin metropolitan area, including the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ). In compliance with Austin Water’s Financial Policy No. 8, the capital improvement projects for new water and wastewater treatment plants, capital expansions, and growth related projects that are located in the DWPZ are presented below for consideration by City of Austin Boards and Commissions. These projects represent improvements required to meet Austin Water standards for operability and customer service. While additional capacity may be added in accordance with current design standards, the intent of …
A Strategic Plan to Protect Austin’s Creeks and Communities N I T S U A F O Y T I C Project Update & Current Engagement Effort Sari Albornoz, City of Austin Watershed Protection Department W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T What is Rain to River? A Strategic Plan to Protect Austin's Creeks and Communities N I T S U A F O Y T I C Guiding Blueprint for department Evaluation framework Communication Tool W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T N I T S U A F O Y T I C What are our goals for the update? ❖ Reflect the vision and values of our community ❖ Incorporate equity, climate resilience, and population growth ❖ Be informative and accessible W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T N I T S U A F O Y T I C Priority Stakeholders ❖ Under-served groups ❖ Impacted groups ❖ Organizations with relevant expertise And reach the full Austin community! W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T What’s the Project Status? N I T S U A F O Y T I C ❖ Phase 1 (2022-2023) WHAT does the community want? ❖ Community Activation Group (Fall 2024) ❖ Phase 2 (Summer 2025) HOW should we prioritize solutions? ❖ Phase 3 (Winter 2025-6) Seek feedback on draft plan ❖ Goal: Adoption by City Council Spring 2026 W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Broad Engagement Focused Engagement • RaintoRiverATX.com • • Community Vision Survey (April 2022 – March 2023) • Yard signs at community gathering spaces W Focus groups: 5 with MEASURE, 11 with organizations A T like Austin Youth River Watch E R S H E D • Community Ambassadors conducted 1:1 interviews • $5K mini-grants to …
Steering Committee Members: Stephen L. 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 June 26, 2025 Historic Landmark Commission City of Austin RE: 600 Harthan Street - HR-2025-057874 – Harthan Street Local Historic District Dear Chair Heimsath and Commissioners, On behalf of the Old West Austin Neighborhood Association (OWANA), I write to express our support for the permit request for 600 Harthan Street (Case HR-2025-057874). This case presents a unique situation: the proposal involves demolishing non-historic additions within a Local Historic District (LHD). Several structures on the site have been significantly altered from their original form, making restoration impractical. The main house—built in the 1930s— features additions from the 1980s that do not reflect the property’s historic character and have compromised its integrity. The applicant proposes to preserve and restore the original street-facing Mediterranean-style structure, which retains a high degree of authenticity and can be sympathetically returned to its historic appearance. Furthermore, the applicant is working closely with OWANA and nearby neighbors to ensure the lot’s redevelopment—on commercially zoned land—is respectful and harmonious with the character of the Harthan LHD. For these reasons, OWANA supports this permit request and respectfully urges the Historic Landmark Commission to approve the demolition and preservation plan. Thank you for considering our position. Sincerely, Stephen L. Amos Steering Committee Chair Old West Austin Neighborhood Association
Historic Preservation Office City of Austin July 2, 2025 Subject: Request to consider initiation of historic zoning for Palm Park Shelter House We would like to include the 1933 Palm Park Shelter House, centrally located in the park that lies on the eastern side of downtown Austin between 1-35, Red River St., 3rd St., and Cesar Chavez St., on the Historic Landmark Commission's July agenda for consideration of initiation of historic zoning. The owner, the City of Austin's Parks and Recreation Department (PARD), has been notified of this request and has agreed to historic zoning of the Shelter House's footprint. The historic shelter house is a key feature of the park and is being preserved during the Palm Park redesign process. Palm Park played an important role in the lower Waller Creek community in the 1930s and 1940s. Critical to the park's history is the Shelter House structure. The Shelter House is centrally located in the park and is strikingly similar to those constructed by Hugo Kuehne in other important city parks of the same era. Kuehne designed a series of shelter houses to provide restrooms and spaces for recreational programming, utilizing the dogtrot design in a reference to Texas folk architecture. Many were constructed in the Rustic style employed in parks nationwide and showcased local building materials in their construction. The shelters provided a focal point for programming, from dances to performances to athletics, and became central to the recreational missions of the neighborhood parks and playgrounds. The fieldstone shelter building in Palm Park, completed in 1933, is one of just examples still extant in Austin. Its Rustic design meets the City's Architecture criteria for local landmark designation. In the era of segregated recreation, Palm Park and its amenities-excluding the swimming pool became known for serving Austin's Mexican American community. Despite this, people of color were barred from using the pool due to discriminatory segregationist policies. Hispanic advocacy groups later described the park and pool as a symbol of their community within Austin. As a crucial structure in a pivotal Central Austin park during the era of extensive recreational green space development, the Shelter House meets the City's landmark designation criteria for Historical Associations with the development of Austin's parks program. As a gathering place for the Mexican American community and a symbol of their resilience in the face of discriminatory policies, Palm Park and its Shelter House meet …
Heritage Preservation Grant Heritage Tourism Division City of Austin Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment HOW WILL ACME BENEFIT OUR COMMUNITY? Provide centralized support for creatives and cultural organizations. Enhance economic growth, tourism and civic engagement. Foster collaboration between artists, cultural organizations, and local businesses. Create open and accessible spaces that connect residents and tourists through arts and culture, strengthening community identity and promoting collective storytelling. Strengthens Austin’s identity as a global destination for creativity. TEXAS TAX CODE CHAPTER 351.101 SUBSECTION 5 In accordance with state statute (Tax Code Chapter 351) any expenditure of hotel occupancy taxes must meet two criteria: • The expenditure must directly enhance and promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry; and • It must fit into one of the state’s statutorily approved functions. For historic preservation and restoration projects or activities and promotional programs to encourage tourists and convention delegates to visit preserved historic sites or museums, the project must be: • At, or in the immediate vicinity of, convention center facilities or visitor information centers; • Located in the areas that would be frequented by tourists and convention delegates. HERITAGE PRESERVATION GRANT Austin’s rich and diverse heritage is a key part of its identity, shaped by history and generations of creative and cultural leaders. The Heritage Preservation Grant supports historic places and safeguards the stories, values, and identities that make Austin unique. Through the use of this grant, we honor the past, empower the present, and ensure that future generations will inherit an Austin that remembers and respects its roots. The program aims to preserve and promote preservation projects; expand access to historic spaces and heritage resources; showcases local stories rooted in history; support the creative economy; and promote tourism and the hotel industries. REQUIREMENTS • Historic designated • Evidenced tourism marketing • Open and accessible grounds • Occurs in Austin City Council District or ETJ HERITAGE PRESERVATION GRANT OVERVIEW Agreement Term: 2 years Eligibility: Non-Profit / For Profit Funds project costs (no match) Project & Admin Management Fee: 10% of award Tourism Marketing Training Review and Approval: Historic Landmark Commission and Architectural Review Committee REQUIREMENTS • Historic designated • Evidenced tourism marketing • Open and accessible grounds • Occurs in Austin City Council District or ETJ CAPITAL PROJECT FY26 UPDATES Local Historic Designation: 10 points for new local designation Bids: Single packaged bids (Lead, Preservation Architect, …
515 MARY STREET MARY STREET LOCAL DISTRICT Historical Landmark Commission MeetingJuly 2, 2025 HR-2025-070716 Presented by Jennifer Hanlen PER LDC 25-2- 352 NON-CONTRIBUTING FACTORS • ARCHITECTURE - The house was built around the 1930’s and although it does meet the criteria for being over 50 years old, the house is a bit undersized for the current owners. The house does not display high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; nor represents a rare example of an architectural style. • HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONS - Historical association. The property does not have significant historical associations. • There does not appear to be any historical associations with the house nor significant associations with persons, groups, institutions, businesses, or events of historic importance which contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation, nor represents a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. • ARCHEOLOGY - The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning human history or prehistory of the region . The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. • COMMUNITY VALUE - The house does not possess a unique community location, physical characteristic property has a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, a neighborhood, or a particular group. Community value. The property does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the city's character, image, or cultural identity, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group • LANDSCAPE FEATURES - The property does not have significant natural or designed landscape with any value to City of Austin. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city 515 MARY ST – EXISTING RESIDENCE / CONDITIONS 515 MARY ST – EXISTING RESIDENCE / CONDITIONS 515 MARY ST – CONTACT INFO ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN: Chase Dame Design Originals 512 845 2704 designoriginals@yahoo.com CONSULTANT: Jennifer Hanlen SiteATX, LLC PO BOX 161501 Austin, TX 78716 713 825 6271 aecsupinfo@gmail.com
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Acton, Jeffrey - BC; Alvarez, Jaime - BC; Heimsath, Ben - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Larosche, Carl - BC; McWhorter, Trey - BC; Rice, Judah - BC; Bat Taniguchi Historic Preservation Office; Lukes, Austin; 515 East Mary St. (Item 7. HR–2025–070716 on the Historic Landmark Commission agenda for July 2, 2025) Tuesday, July 1, 2025 12:25:05 PM ; Evans, Roxanne - BC; Grogan, Harmony - BC; External Email - Exercise Caution Dear members of the City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission: I am writing in support of an application for 515 East Mary St., in the Mary Street Local Historic District. This is listed as item 7. HR–2025–070716 on the Historic Landmark Commission agenda for July 2, 2025. I represent the South River City Citizens (SRCC) Historic Preservation Committee. Thank you for this opportunity to comment. The owners have requested approval for an addition to the rear of their existing home. The proposed addition would be two stories in height, and would be located to the rear of the existing home. The proposed addition conforms to the Mary Street Design Standards for the LHD. We support this application and urge you to approve it. Thank you, Clifton Ladd Co-Chair of the South River City Citizens (SRCC) Historic Preservation Committee 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".
CASTLEMAN-BULL AND TRASK HOUSE RELOCATION FOR AUSTIN ENERGY DISTRICT CHILLED WATER PLANT Castleman-Bull/Trask E 3rd St & Red River St Project: Location: Phase: Date: HLC Review July 2nd, 2025 TRASK HOUSE - THC RTHL BUILT: 1850s RELOCATED: 1990 RENOVATED: 1992 ORIGINAL ADDRESS: 105 Neches Street CURRENT ADDRESS: 217 Red River (sometimes listed as 211 Red River) Note, current site has Historic Zoning Trask House Today Notes From City Planning Commission Meeting on 5/3/77 Trask House at Original Location, Sanborn map from 1900 Castleman-Bull/Trask E 3rd St & Red River St Project: Location: Phase: Date: HLC Review July 2nd, 2025 CASTLEMAN-BULL HOUSE – PROPOSED NEW AUSTIN LOCAL LANDMARK BUILT: 1873 RELOCATED: 2001 EXTERIOR RENOVATED: 2019 ORIGINAL ADDRESS: 308 E 7TH CURRENT ADDRESS: 201 Red River Castleman-Bull House Today Castleman-Bull House in its original location, THC Historic Resources Survey Castleman-Bull/Trask E 3rd St & Red River St Project: Location: Phase: Date: HLC Review July 2nd, 2025 EXISTING SITE TRASK HOUSE HISTORIC ZONING CASTLEMAN-BULL HOUSE Castleman-Bull/Trask E 3rd St & Red River St Project: Location: Phase: Date: HLC Review July 2nd, 2025 EXISTING SITE TRASK HOUSE HISTORIC ZONING FUTURE AUSTIN ENERGY DISTRICT CHILLED WATER PLANT SUBGRADE FOOTPRINT CASTLEMAN-BULL HOUSE Castleman-Bull/Trask E 3rd St & Red River St Project: Location: Phase: Date: HLC Review July 2nd, 2025 TRASK HOUSE – LIMITS OF DECONSTRUCTION LIMITS OF PORCH TO BE DETACHED AND MOVED LINE OF DETACHMENT MASONRY TO BE SALVAGED Castleman-Bull/Trask E 3rd St & Red River St Project: Location: Phase: Date: HLC Review July 2nd, 2025 CASTLEMAN-BULL HOUSE – LIMITS OF DECONSTRUCTION LIMITS OF PORCH TO BE DETACHED AND MOVED LINE OF DETACHMENT MASONRY TO BE SALVAGED Castleman-Bull/Trask E 3rd St & Red River St Project: Location: Phase: Date: HLC Review July 2nd, 2025 HOUSE MOVING Castleman-Bull/Trask E 3rd St & Red River St Project: Location: Phase: Date: HLC Review July 2nd, 2025 TRASK HOUSE – POTENTIAL TEMPORARY LOCATION PROPOSED TRASK HOUSE PERMANENT LOCATION POTENTIAL TEMPORARY LOCATION EXIST. TRASK HOUSE LOCATION APPROX. PROPOSED MOVE PATH Castleman-Bull/Trask E 3rd St & Red River St Project: Location: Phase: Date: HLC Review July 2nd, 2025 CASTLEMAN-BULL HOUSE – POTENTIAL TEMPORARY LOCATION APPROX. PROPOSED MOVE PATH PROPOSED CASTLEMAN-BULL HOUSE PERMANENT LOCATION POTENTIAL TEMPORARY LOCATION EXIST. CASTLEMAN-BULL HOUSE LOCATION Castleman-Bull/Trask E 3rd St & Red River St Project: Location: Phase: Date: HLC Review July 2nd, 2025 TRASK HOUSE – PROPOSED LOCATION PROPOSED LOCATION 50' WEST OF ORIGINAL LOCATION RELATIONSHIP TO …
From: To: Subject: Date: Historic Preservation Office Re: HR 2025-073763 Monday, June 30, 2025 3:58:26 PM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution We object to this development (3 story, 36 room hotel) at 811 W Live Oak St. We bought our home in 1998 (2107 S 5th St) and while the overall character of our neighborhood has changed, the small single family homes bordering this section of Mattie’s have not. Our neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. We are very concerned by the apparent lack of an appropriate set back from our property line as the plans make it look like it could be only 5-10 feet. We are worried about having an inadequate buffer/screening between the proposed hotel and our backyard. Our backyard is our oasis for 26 years and we are upset about a 3 story hotel overlooking our yard and disturbing our privacy. Thank you for considering our concerns when deciding on this matter. I plan to attend the meeting on Tuesday but wanted to send a few comments for you to include in review process. Thank you. On Jun 24, 2025, at 9:22 AM, Historic Preservation Office <Preservation@austintexas.gov> wrote: Good morning, Ms. Broecker, Thank you for getting in touch! Their plans are viewable online here: https://abc.austintexas.gov/citizenportal/app/public-search If you copy and paste the case number that you listed in this format: 2025-073763 HR It should show all the public documents, including the plans they submitted. Additionally, any updates to their drawings/presentation for the meeting will be uploaded here on Thursday: https://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/31_1.htm If you have any comments you'd like to submit to the Commission, please let me know by next Tuesday. Thank you, Sam Fahnestock (he/him) Planner II Planning Department, Historic Preservation Office 512-974-3393 sam.fahnestock@austintexas.gov Please Note: Correspondence and information submitted to the City of Austin are subject to the Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552) and may be published online. Por Favor Tome En Cuenta: La correspondencia y la información enviada a la Ciudad de Austin está sujeta a la Ley de Información Pública de Texas (Capítulo 552) y puede ser publicada en línea. -----Original Message----- From: Michelle Broecker < Sent: Monday, June 23, 2025 6:30 PM To: Historic Preservation Office <Preservation@austintexas.gov> Subject: HR 2025-073763 > [You don't often get email from important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] . Learn why this is External Email - Exercise Caution Dear …
From: To: Subject: Date: Historic Preservation Office 607 E. 38th Street Monday, June 30, 2025 8:37:53 PM [You don't often get email from https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] . Learn why this is important at External Email - Exercise Caution Hi, We understand that a demo permit for the 607 E. 38th St is in front of the commission on Wednesday, and as a family who lives in the neighborhood we are concerned about the demolition of a potential historically significant house to maybe be replaced by a who knows what ugly box like those appearing all over Austin. That would be very detrimental to the character of this very historic neighborhood. We urge you not to approve this demo. A renovation and addition would be a much better way to utilize this site and preserve the historic nature of this house and neighborhood which is so important to our community. Regards, Steve and Deanna Nied 3501 Woodrow St Austin, TX 78705 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".
Barbara Epstein 701 Texas Ave Austin TX 78705 1 July 2025 Austin Landmark Commission (by email) Dear Sirs: As a nearby neighor, I oppose the demolition application at 607 E. 38th St. because it meets at least two of the requirements for historic designation: it is more than 50 years old, it retains distinct architectural characteristics of an architectural style since it was built originally as a Craftsman style duplex, unlike other structures converted into duplexes. Most notably, 607 E. 38th St. has community value because its location on a highly visible street, along with other intact original structures along 38th St., significantly contribute to the character and image of the neighborhood because 38th St. is a gateway to the neighborhood and its historic events and residents. The applicant did not appear at the previous hearing and has not indicted an intent to build anything architecturally compatible with the neighborhood. If this application is granted, and as previously proposed, a 4,000 sq. ft. structure takes its place, the properties along 38th St. will likely domino one by one, and our historic neighborhood will disappear forever. So we depend on you, the members of the Landmark Commission to value the significance of our historic architecture and our neighborhood, even if the structure in question is not a mansion or the prior residence of a famous person. Sincerely, Barbara Epstein
607, 611, 619 W Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Historic Landmark Commission 7/2/2025 1 Project Site 2 Demolition Applications 3 Downtown Austin Historic Resources Survey 4 Downtown Austin Historic Resources Survey 5 Landmark Designation Criteria – 611 W MLK 607, 611, 619 W Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and 1809 Rio Grande Street (Jack Brown Cleaners) LDC 25-2-352: 1. The property must be 50 years old and must represent a period of significance of at least 50 years ago; and 2. The property must retain a high degree of integrity, as defined by the National Register of Historic Places, that clearly conveys its historical significance and does not include an addition or alteration which has significantly compromised its integrity. Landmark Designation Criteria – 611 W MLK 607, 611, 619 W Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and 1809 Rio Grande Street The property must meet at least two of the below criteria: i. Architecture ii. Historical Associations iii. Archaeology iv. Community Value v. Landscape Feature i. Architecture – 611 W MLK ARCHITECURE CRITERIA: √ Embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; × Exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; Downtown Austin Historic Resources Survey Structure built over multiple years: 619 W MLK – Built 1939 (No stylistic influences visible) × Displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, 611 W MLK – Built 1955 (Mid-century modern) 607 W MLK – Built 1954 (Mid-century modern) 1809 Rio Grande Street – no current permanent structure architecture, or construction; × Represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; × Serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; × Possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or × Represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind building. Aerials 1940 Aerial 1958 Aerial ii. Historical Associations – 611 W MLK HISTORICAL CRITERIA: The property has long-standing significant associations with persons, groups, institutions, businesses, or events of historic importance which contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation; or represents a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. History: 1904 - Jack Brown’s grandfather, Z. Taylor Brown, an engineer and …
W ' . 3 3 8 4 W " 8 5 2 3 ° 2 6 N ' N27°27'02"E 150.00' 61'-0" 5' SIDEYARD SETBACK PROPERTY LINE 18'-3" EXISTING OAK TREE BATH PRIMARY BATH 7'-8" BEDROOM " 2 - ' 4 3'-10" BEDROOM PRIMARY BEDROOM " 1 1 - ' 6 2 FRONT PORCH FOYER 1/2 BATH K C A B T E S D R A Y T N O R F ' 5 2 LAUNDRY/ STORAGE KITCHEN DINING PROPERTY LINE SCREENED PORCH 12'-2" " 7 - ' 7 3 " 2 1 3 - ' 6 1 LIVING 5' SIDEYARD SETBACK S27°27'02"W 150.00' 300 34TH ST UNIT A RENOVATION 300 34th St. Austin, TX 78705 Project No. 077 Exmouth Holdings TX LLC Client Architect Saint Elmo Architecture Studio Structural Engineer HIGGINS DESIGNS UNIT B EXISTING 2-STORY WOOD FRAME ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) TO REMAIN (SEE SEPARATE ACTIVE 2025-047342 PR R- 434 ADDITION AND REMODEL) No Description - - Date - PLAN 1 These drawings are for review, design and scope description only. No representation is made to the accuracy of the drawings with respect to existing conditions or dimensions. All consultants and contractors must verify any and all conditions and dimensions in the field which are critical to their work as required. Do not scale drawings: written dimensions govern. PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN 0 2' 4' 8' N Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0" Date: 3/28/25 A-1.0 C:\USERS\SB53247\DROPBOX\BELOV TEAM FOLDER\_SEAS\_PROJECTS\0077_300 W34 ST UNIT A - JAMES KHEDARI\CAD\AUTOCAD\SITE PLAN PROPOSED UNIT A DRAFT 3 - NUNA.DWG DRAFT
Exmouth Holdings TX LLC Date: June 25, 2025 Historic Preservation Office Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 RE: Letter of Support and Project Intent for Redevelopment at 300 W 34th Street, Austin, TX Dear Members of the Historic Preservation Office, As the developer of the proposed redevelopment project at 300 W 34th Street, I want to express my full commitment to a project that enhances our neighborhood by revitalizing a long-neglected property and delivering much-needed housing in one of Austin’s high- demand areas. The existing structure at this address has been in poor condition and underutilized for some time. Preserving the structure is not economically feasible due to the deteriorated condition of the foundation. Please see the detailed report prepared by Higgins Designs. Furthermore, the dwelling does not currently sit in the right lot location, making restoration and redevelopment of the existing structure inefficient and impractical. Our plan is to thoughtfully redevelop the site with a new residence that is not only architecturally consistent with the character of the neighborhood, but also built with long- term sustainability, energy efficiency, and livability in mind. The proposed home will use modern, high-performance materials and systems to ensure low energy use, reduced environmental impact, and future-proofed design that meets the challenges of our evolving climate. We are committed to smart density, and while the site will retain a residential scale, it will introduce additional, well-designed housing capacity that aligns with the city’s goals of promoting infill development near transit, jobs, and services. Lastly, we are exploring options to salvage part of the building materials so that they could be repurposed or re-used. We have taken great care to ensure that the new design respects the fabric of the existing community. It will enhance the streetscape, improve public safety through better lighting and accessibility, and raise the overall standard of housing on this block. As a stakeholder in this neighborhood, we believe that this project represents responsible, community-centered development. Thank you for your consideration, and we look forward to contributing positively to the growth and vibrancy of this part of Austin. Sincerely, James Khedari Director, Exmouth Holdings TX LLC
