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
HLC Committees ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE • Reviews plans and advises applicants • Meets monthly PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE • Periodic big-picture tasks related to Plan implementation (annual report, budget rec) • Meets 4-5 times per year OPERATIONS COMMITTEE • Assist with nuts and bolts of preservation plan implementation GRANTS COMMITTEE • TBD • Meets monthly or every other month • No appointments today
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JULY 2, 2025 HR-2025-060692 HYDE PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 4411 AVENUE B 10.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a rear two-story addition. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct an addition at the rear of the existing house, which contributes to the Hyde Park local historic district. Addition is proposed to be two-stories in height and located directly behind the existing one-story building. ARCHITECTURE The house at 4411 Avenue B is a single-story house with a corner inset porch that is supported by two wood posts. The building is elevated on piers with the crawlspace covered in a concrete skirt. The walls are clad in narrow teardrop siding with fascia above. A hipped roof clad in metal covers the entire house and is set at a moderate pitch. The front and side windows all appear to be original wood frames and covered in screens. The front entry is at the rear of the inset porch. Overall, the house has excellent integrity and is good condition. DESIGN STANDARDS The Hyde Park Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 4. Residential Standards: Additions to Contributing Single Family and Multi-Family Structures 4.1. Preservation of Historic Character Any removal of original fabric is located entirely at the rear elevation. Though a two-story addition, it excellently reflects the form and style of the main house and overall district. 4.2. Location Addition is at the rear and will be minimally visible from the street. 4.3. Roof, Fenestration, and Siding Roof pitch and form matches the existing front house. Though likely not visible from the street, two second story windows on the front elevation are matching the configuration of the historic. Proposed siding is compatible with the existing. 4.4. Size and Scale of Addition Both floors of the addition match the floor-to-ceiling height of the original house. Second floor does not begin until over 15 feet from the front of the house and does not visually overwhelm the building. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. COMMITTEE FEEDBACK Reduce the overall verticality of the addition if possible and refine the roof pitch to further reduce the visibility of the addition from the street. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the application. LOCATION MAP 10.0 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 10.0 – 3 Permit application, 2025 Zillow listing, 2025
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JULY 2, 2025 PR-2025-029950; GF-2025-033059; HR-2025-056344 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 1703 ALAMEDA DRIVE 14.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1939 house and construct a residence. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Demolish the existing one-story house, which contributes to the National Register district. Construct a two-story house in generally the same location on the lot. ARCHITECTURE Built in a simple, minimal traditional form, the house at 1703 Alameda Drive is set at grade slightly above the street and is rectangular in plan with a small front porch cutout at one corner. The exterior is clad in horizontal wood siding, and original screen are present at the four front windows, along with a screen door at the rear of the porch for the main entry. There is minimal overhang from the hipped roof, which is clad in composition shingle. The house features numerous windows on all sides, typically paired or arranged in three units, side-by-side. A pier-and-beam foundation supports the one-story structure. The house is in good condition and has seen minimal alterations since construction. RESEARCH After construction around 1939, the house was first owned by Hiram & Doris Brown, who worked at local businesses such as Texas Cleaners & Shoe Repair. The Browns owned the property through World War II, and shortly after was sold to Charles & Bertha Kinney. Charles Kinney worked as a salesman and Bertha worked for many years as a clerk at the Internal Revenue Service. For a time, their adult son lived with them while attending the University of Texas. 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 Proposed construction is generally on the same footprint as the existing house and matches setback to other houses on the street. 2. Orientation The proposed residence is oriented towards the street, like the existing house and neighbors on the same street. 3. Scale, massing, and height Generally, the neighbors on the same street have single-story houses or, if there is a second floor, it is setback from the front or visually hidden by a side-gabled roof. There is no setback in this design, nor does the plan call for breaking up the height …
1703 Alameda Goal • The owners are seeking approval for demolition to transform the property to better suit their needs and those of their aging family members. • They are committed to meeting the design standards and Alameda’s characteristics/influence • As the existing structure lacks “strong architectural elements”, we propose a solution that will: • Complement the district’s aesthetic and heritage • While meeting the homeowners’ functional needs Response to questions posed at ARC • Comment made: • Design/Exterior Materials: • Questions about consistency and appropriateness in the historic setting. • Observed that the design appears to take inspiration from a new neighboring house (stucco), rather than fitting the established character of the street. • Response • Updated with Craftsman-style elements and inspiration from the current house, reflecting the design principles of the Arts and Crafts period prevalent on Alameda Street • Mixed Materials: Combination of Sidings and Natural Wood • Decorative Trim: Board and Batten & Horizontal Siding with a lower siding detail to reflect the porch railing of the craftsman style • Decorative Brackets • Low Pitched Gabled Roof with large overhanging eaves • Inset Porches • Large Grouped Windows 1703 Alameda Dr – Updated Elevations 1703 Alameda Dr – Updated Elevations 1703 Alameda Dr – Rough Rendering 1703 Alameda Dr – Rough Rendering Response to questions posed at ARC • Comment made: • Garage Placement and Grade Issues: • Response • Visitability main living area was the primary focus • 5’ elevation gain (526’-532’) in the house footprint • Combination of excavation in the back yard to help reduce the overall height of the house and grading in the front of the house to help blend the driveway to the natural grade will be used • Concerns about the garage being set lower relative to the main floor, producing a split-level effect. • Questions about the site plan's handling of natural grade and the garage's elevation, with some confusion based on the submitted drawings. Area of Excavation Roughly 4’ of Elevation Change Influencing Contributing Houses on Alameda St 1507 Alameda Dr Contributing 1517 Alameda Dr Contributing 1809 Alameda Dr Contributing Response to questions posed at ARC • Comment made: • Suggestions included reconsidering the prominent arch (possibly removing it or replacing with a framed opening) to help scale and reduce visual disjunction. • Response • Replaced with an inset Craftsman-style porch for improved proportionality. • Removed imposing …
Burleson Smith 306 W. 34th St. Austin, TX 78705 Date: June 26, 2025 Historic Preservation Office Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 RE: Letter of Support for Redevelopment at 300 W 34th Street, Austin, TX Dear Members of the Planning Commission, I am writing as a neighbor and local resident in strong support of the proposed residential redevelopment at 300 W 34th Street. As someone who lives in the immediate area, I believe this project represents a thoughtful and much-needed investment in our neighborhood. The 34th Street corridor is an essential part of central Austin, offering walkable access to key amenities, public transportation, and the University of Texas campus. Enhancing housing availability in this location is both practical and aligned with the city's goals of increasing urban density in well-connected areas. From what I understand, the redevelopment will replace an aging structure with new, high- quality housing that is more energy-efficient, safer, and better suited to meet current needs. housing choices for students, young professionals, and long-time residents alike. Far from disrupting the character of our neighborhood, this redevelopment has the potential to enhance it bringing renewed vitality and ensuring that this area remains a desirable and accessible place to live. As housing pressures grow across Austin, I appreciate forward-looking projects like this one that seek to add supply in a responsible, community- conscious way. I respectfully urge the Planning Commission and all reviewing bodies to approve the proposal and allow this much-needed investment in our neighborhood to move forward. Sincerely, Burleson Smith
HIGGINSSTRUCTURALENGINEERINGDESIGNS1103 Lambie St. Unit B, ATXwww.higgins-designs.comProject Address:Report Date:Project No:300 W. 34th St., Austin, TX 787052501606/26/2025Page No.:1 of 14Limited Structural Visual AssessmentReport Prepared For: Exmouth Holdings TX LLCDate of Assessment: June 20th, 2025Date of Report: June 26th, 2025Report Prepared By: Higgins-Designs, PC (TBPE F-23989)1103 Lambie St. Unit B, Austin TX 78702Benjamin Higgins, PE HIGGINSSTRUCTURALENGINEERINGDESIGNS1103 Lambie St. Unit B, ATXwww.higgins-designs.com1. Scope of InvestigationThe scope of this structural assessment was limited to a visual investigation of the foundation and framing systems ofthe subject property located at 300 W. 34th St., Austin, TX 78705. The visual assessment included:(cid:127)Interior and exterior building areas and spaces.(cid:127)Visible foundation elements and framing systems.(cid:127)Identification of noticeable structural deficiencies or areas of structural concern.The investigation did not include detailed inspections of concealed structural elements or conditions, and was limitedstrictly to readily-visible components. No finishes, cladding, coverings, or other obstructions were removed.Items Outside the Scope:The following items were specifically excluded and are not included in this report:(cid:127)Destructive or non-destructive material testing and inspections.(cid:127)Hazardous material identification or testing.(cid:127)Verification of structural compliance with current or historical building codes.(cid:127)Energy performance assessments, modeling, or code compliance.(cid:127)Historical or archeological reviews and assessments.(cid:127)Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) system evaluations.2. Report ContentIncluded within this report are:(cid:127)Summary of site observations conducted during the visual structural assessment.(cid:127)An assessment of the overall structural condition of the building’s foundation and framing.(cid:127)Recommendations for remedial or corrective actions.All observations and recommendations in this report were developed based on site visits, visual assessments, andgeneral industry knowledge and practices related to similar structures.No warranties, expressed or implied, are provided by this report.3. Limitations and ExclusionsThis structural condition assessment was restricted to visible and readily accessible elements. Concealed orunforeseen conditions uncovered in future work may require revisions to the conclusions or recommendationsprovided herein.The consultant requests notification if:(cid:127)Field conditions differ significantly from conditions documented in this report.(cid:127)Changes occur to the planned project or its scope.(cid:127)Additional structural documentation or historical records become available.Project Address:Report Date:Project No:300 W. 34th St., Austin, TX 787052501606/26/2025Page No.:2 of 14Limited Structural Visual Assessment HIGGINSSTRUCTURALENGINEERINGDESIGNS1103 Lambie St. Unit B, ATXwww.higgins-designs.com4. Property SummaryProperty Address: 300 W. 34th St., Austin, TX 78703Property Usage: Single-family residentialNumber of Buildings: 1Number of Stories: 1Approximate Square Footage: Approximately 1,400 SFYear of Construction: 1917Superstructure Type: Conventional wood framing with a hipped roofFoundation Type: Conventional pier-and-beam5. Property DescriptionThe subject property is a one-story, approximately 1,400 square foot single-family residence located at 300 W.34th St in Austin, Texas. The structure was originally constructed in …
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission July 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM Permitting And Development Center, Events Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Elizabeth Funk, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov, no later than noon the day before the meeting. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi Justin Fleury Mariana Krueger, Vice Chair Martin Luecke Hanna Cofer, Secretary Ashika Ganguly Annie Fierro Jennifer Bristol, Chair David Sullivan Richard Brimer Isabella Changsut CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on June 4, 2025 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval of the Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for approval to include in the 5-year Capital spending plan as required by Financial Policy #8. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation and discussion on the Rain to River Strategic Plan – Sari Albornoz, Planner Senior, Watershed Protection Department FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Elizabeth Funk, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov, Watershed Protection Department, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Environmental Commission, please contact Elizabeth Funk, (512) …
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 …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250702-002 Date: July 2, 2025 Subject: Recommend approval of the Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for approval to include in the 5-year Capital spending plan as required by Financial Policy #8. Motion by: Mariana Krueger Seconded by: Jennifer Bristol WHEREAS, the City of Austin Water Utility presented and updated the Environmental Commission on new and existing growth-related Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone; WHEREAS, the Austin Water Utility provides adequate drinking water and reliable systems for current and future customers; and WHEREAS, The Environmental Commission requests that on the 2026 report it should reflect any water leak detection or abatement to leaks in the drinking water zone. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends approval of the request for inclusion of the CIP projects in Austin Water Utility’s 5-year capital spending budget. VOTE 6-0 For: Jennifer Bristol, Mariana Krueger, Justin Fleury, Martin Luecke, Haris Qureshi, David Sullivan Against: None Recuse: None Abstain: Richard Brimer Absent: Isabella Changsut, Hanna Cofer, Ashika Ganguly Approved By: Jennifer Bristol, Environmental Commission Chair 1
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, July 2, 2025 The Environmental Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Bristol called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jennifer Bristol, Mariana Krueger, Justin Fleury, Martin Luecke, Haris Qureshi Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Richard Brimer, David Sullivan Commissioners Absent: Isabella Changsut, Hanna Cofer, Annie Fierro, Ashika Ganguly PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Savannah Lee, Equity Action, Community Investment Plan Santiago, concerns on the I-35 project APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on June 4, 2025 The minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on June 4, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Haris’ motion, Commissioner Sullivan’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Changsut, Cofer, Fierro, and Ganguly were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval of the Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for approval to include in the 5-year Capital spending plan as required by Financial Policy #8. Speakers: Frida Guo, Austin Water Tina Romero, Austin Water Liz Johnston, Interim Environmental Officer Kevin Critendon, Austin Water 1 A motion to recommend the Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for approval to include in the 5-year Capital spending plan with conditions passed on Commissioner Krueger’s motion Commissioner Bristol’s second on a 6–0 vote. Commissioner Brimer abstained. Commissioners Changsut, Cofer, Fierro, and Ganguly were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation and discussion on the Rain to River Strategic Plan – Sari Albornoz, Planner Senior, Watershed Protection Department Item conducted as posted. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Bristol requested an agenda item to create a working group to review on WPD’s Rain to River draft strategic plan in the fall. Commissioner Sullivan requested an agenda item on artificial turf, seconded by Chair Bristol. Interim Environmental Officer Liz Johnston said staff are working on researching the topic and offered to present in the future. Commissioner Krueger asked for an update from Austin Energy in the wake of the microburst storm, seconded by Commissioner Qureshi. Interim Environmental Officer Liz Johnston offered to share the after action report from HSEM. Chair Bristol asked for an agenda item to learn more about how projects recycled concrete and other materials during redevelopment. Chair Bristol reminded commissioners that the July 16th meeting is …
REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2025, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting 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. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration.” Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair (District 10) Ryan Puzycki – Secretary (District 7) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) Luis Osta Lugo (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Vacant (District 4) Christian Tschoepe (District 6) Taylor Major (District 9) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning and Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Jenna Schwartz, 512-978-0871 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four 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 Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: C14-94-0167.01 - 6500 River Place PDA Amendment #1; District 10 6500 River Place Boulevard, Panther Hollow, Lake Travis Watersheds Owner/Applicant: G&I VII River Place, LP Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (David J. Anderson) R&D-PDA to R&D-PDA, to change a condition of zoning Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 6 13608 Caldwell Drive, Lake Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Austintatious Enterprises, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Central Texas Permit Partners (Tisha Ritta) I-RR …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2025 The Zoning and Platting convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Alejandra Flores Ryan Puzycki Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone David Fouts Taylor Major Lonny Stern Christian Tschoepe Commissioners Absent: Luis Osta Lugo 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. 1 The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, June 3, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Osta Lugo was absent. One vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2025-0050 - North Loop Community Commercial; District 7 2302 and 2304 West North Loop Boulevard, Shoal Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Cuisines of Mexico Inc. Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase) LR to GR Recommended Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s Recommendation of GR for C14-2025-0050 - North Loop Community Commercial; District 7, located at 2302 and 2304 West North Loop Boulevard, was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Osta Lugo was absent. One vacancy on the dais. C14-2025-0002 - Cooper Apartments; District 5 7804 Cooper Lane, South Boggy Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: 7804 Cooper Lane LLC (Stephen Stokes) 7804 Cooper Lane LLC (Stephen Stokes) Agent: SF-3-CO to MF-3 Request: Recommendation of MF-2 Staff Rec.: Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Staff: Planning Department The public hearing was closed on Commissioner Puzycki’s motion, Comissioner Flores’ second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Osta Lugo was absent. One vacancy on the dais. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of MF-2 for C14-2025-0002 - Cooper Apartments, located at 7804 Cooper Lane, was approved on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Osta Lugo was absent. One vacancy on the dais. 2 4. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0092 - Allred, Riddle, and W. Slaughter; District 5 2205, 2207, 2209 & 2200 Riddle Rode; 2200, 2202, 2206, 2208, 2300, 2102, 2104, 2106, 2108, 2014 …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-94-0167.01 (6500 River Place PDA Amendment #1) DISTRICT: 10 ADDRESS: 6500 River Place Boulevard ZONING FROM: R&D-PDA TO: R&D-PDA* *The applicant is requesting an amendment to the existing PDA overlay conditions to permit Multifamily Residential and Outdoor Sports and Recreation uses on the property. SITE AREA: 47.992 acres PROPERTY OWNER: G&I VII River Place, LP APPLICANT/AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (David J. Anderson) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends R&D-PDA, Research and Development-Planned Development Area Combining District, zoning to change a condition of zoning to permit Multifamily Residential and Outdoor Sports and Recreation uses to the PDA overlay. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 20, 2025: Postponed to June 3, 2025 at the staff's request by consent (9-0); Lugo-1st, Greenberg-2nd. June 3, 2025: Postponed to July 1, 2025 at the neighborhood's request by consent (9-0, C. Tschoepe-arrived late, F. De Portu-absent); L. Stern-1st, A. Flores-2nd. July 1, 2025 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 02 C14-94-0167.01 - 6500 River Place PDA Amendment #1; District 101 of 54 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The site under consideration is a 48-acre tract of land located near the southwest intersection of FM 2222 Road and River Place Boulevard. The property was zoned R&D-PDA in 1995 through Ordinance No. 950427-R and is developed with an office park (River Place Corporate Park) that contains seven buildings, with surface parking. There is undeveloped land zoned GR-CO directly to the north. To the south, there are office and single family residential uses that are zoned GO-CO and SF-5. The lots to the east are developed with an automotive repair use, a commercial retail center, a restaurant, financial services and medical office uses. To the west there is undeveloped land in the county. The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the property to amend the existing PDA overlay to permit Multifamily Residential and Outdoor Sports and Recreation uses on the property. The applicant plans to replace two of the existing office buildings on the site by constructing two new multifamily complexes, with publicly accessible outdoor recreation amenities (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Research and development district is the designation for a research use located on a site with a campus-style design. An R&D district designation may be applied …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0032 (Acres West Lot 20 Rezone) DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 13608 Caldwell Drive ZONING FROM: I-RR TO: SF-6 SITE AREA: 0.407 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Austintatious Enterprises, LLC (David Jeng) APPLICANT/AGENT: Central Texas Permit Partners (Tisha Ritta) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends SF-6, Townhouse and Condominium Residence District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 1, 2025 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 03 C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 61 of 29 C14-2025-0032 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is a 0.407 acre undeveloped lot that fronts onto Caldwell Drive. There are professional office and medical office uses to the north and east zoned GO-CO. The lots to the south are developed with single-family residences zoned SF-2. To the west there is an undeveloped area, a detention pond and a residential condominium development with GO-CO zoning and an I-RR designation. In this case, the applicant is requesting to establish permanent SF-6 zoning to allow for a single-family and condominium development on this property (please see the Applicant’s Summary Letter – Exhibit C). The staff recommends the applicant’s request for Townhouse and Condominium Residence district zoning. The proposed zoning is consistent with the purpose statement as the property is located on a residential collector roadway. The proposed zoning will provide a transition from the office zoning/uses to the north and east to the single-family residences along Caldwell Lane to the south. SF-6 zoning will permit the development of additional residential uses in this area and it will establish a permanent zoning designation on this currently undeveloped lot. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Townhouse and Condominium Residence district is intended as an area for moderate density single family, duplex, two family, townhouse, and condominium use, without the spacing and locational requirements for townhouses and condominiums that apply in SF-5. This district is appropriate for areas in which unusually large lots predominate with access to other than minor residential streets, and in selected areas where a transition from single-family to multifamily use is appropriate. 2. The proposed zoning should promote consistency and orderly planning. The proposed zoning will provide a transition from the GO-CO zoning/office uses to the north and east to the SF-2 zoning/single-family residences along Caldwell Lane to the south. It is …
Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation Request that Council initiate an area regulatory plan WHEREAS, the area of Austin generally bounded to the east by Capital of Texas Highway 360, to the south by the shoreline of Lake Austin, to the west by FM 620, and to the north by Boulder Lane and Bull Creek is one of the nation's riskiest areas for uncontrolled wildfire; and WHEREAS, the general boundaries include recently annexed geographies that lack city services, infrastructure and planning; and WHEREAS, the general boundaries have amongst the highest population growth rates in the city; and WHEREAS, the insurance industry has identified this area as high risk or uninsurable; and WHEREAS, this is a critical time to expand safe and affordable housing opportunities; and WHEREAS, the city's most valuable resources for climate resiliency occupy this region; and WHEREAS, the lack of a regulatory plan could result extreme loss of human life and catastrophic financial disaster. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Zoning & Platting Commission encourages the Austin City Council to initiate a generalized regulatory plan to evaluate roadway capacities, to evaluate and ensure the safe delivery of city services such as fire evacuation, to evaluate and plan sustainable capacity along the WUI corridor including affordable housing and missing middle housing, to evaluate and plan the city's preserve lands, and strategic acquisitions. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________
From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Sirwaitis, Sherri Land Use Liaison FW: Postponement for Item #3, Case C14-2025-0032 on the 7/1/2025 ZAP Commission Meeting Monday, June 30, 2025 4:29:52 PM image001.png Neighborhood postponement request for item #3. The neighborhood is requesting a postponement to the August 19, 2025 Zoning and Platting Commission meeting. Thanks, Sherri Sirwaitis Planner Principal, Current Planning Division Planning Department 512-974-3057 sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Please note: E-mail correspondence to and from the City of Austin is subject to required disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. From: Cindy Barron Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 1:26 PM To: Sirwaitis, Sherri <Sherri.Sirwaitis@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: C14-2025-0032 ZAP Meeting 7/1/2025 External Email - Exercise Caution August 19th would be our preference. Thank you. Cindy Barron Acres West From: Sirwaitis, Sherri <Sherri.Sirwaitis@austintexas.gov> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 1:17 PM To: Cindy Barron <> Cc: Garcia, Ella <Ella.Garcia@austintexas.gov> Subject: RE: C14-2025-0032 ZAP Meeting 7/1/2025 Hi Cindy, Please state the specific date for your postponement request. The next available Zoning and Platting Commission meeting dates are July 15, 2025 and August 19, 2025. I am not scheduling cases for the August 5, 2025 meeting date because I will be of the office that week. Thank you, Sherri Sirwaitis Planner Principal, Current Planning Division Planning Department 512-974-3057 sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Please note: E-mail correspondence to and from the City of Austin is subject to required disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. From: Cindy Barron < > Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 1:08 PM To: Sirwaitis, Sherri <Sherri.Sirwaitis@austintexas.gov> Cc: Garcia, Ella <Ella.Garcia@austintexas.gov> Subject: C14-2025-0032 ZAP Meeting 7/1/2025 External Email - Exercise Caution The neighborhood of Acres West would like to request a postponement of the ZAP public hearing for Case #C14-2025-0032 scheduled for July 1, 2025. We have made attempts to formalize a meeting with the applicant but have not been successful. We would hope an approved 4-week postponement might give us the time both parties may need to meet and go over project plans and concerns. Thank you for your consideration to this request. Cindy Barron 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". CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you …
