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 …
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
