Palm Park Shelter House 01 Waterloo Greenway - The City of AustinMurray Legge Architecture LLCJune 07 2024Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates INC Historic Photograph from the 1940’s 02 Waterloo Greenway - The City of AustinMurray Legge Architecture LLCJune 07 2024Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates INC Shelter House Original Construction Drawings - Section 03 Waterloo Greenway - The City of AustinMurray Legge Architecture LLCJune 07 2024Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates INC Shelter House Existing Condition 04 Waterloo Greenway - The City of AustinMurray Legge Architecture LLCJune 07 2024Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates INC Shelter House Existing Condition 05 Waterloo Greenway - The City of AustinMurray Legge Architecture LLCJune 07 2024Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates INC V W H M M E 3rd Street H M M E Drop Off Lane AP Bike Rack DI M E P F B V W C LG Limestone Wall . . W O . L C RC TR WD Nest DI Play Area (Ages 5-12) Stone Seatwall, Typ. Shade Structure, Above, Typ. Stone Embankment Moveable Table and Chairs, Typ. DI DI WD Tree Deck DI EWF DI Custom Vestre Bench, Typ. Misting Pole, Typ. Misting Field Activity Pad Shelter House, Refer to Arch. Dwgs Existing Concrete Pad at Shelter House to Protect and Remain C C Garden Room Existing Concrete Stair S I - 3 5 F r o n t a g e R o a d Pavillion DI DI C R10'-0" Concrete Ramp Story Tree LG Maintenance Storage Portable Office Pod WD Play Area (Ages 2-5) Stone Embankment DI Embankment Slide Nest Double Metal Plant Rail, Typ. EWF Tree Deck DI WD Landscape Boulder, Typ. Wood Nest and Boardwalk 'B' Limestone Wall Chain Link Fence, Typ. L.O.W. Palm School (N.I.C.) 20 0 20 40 SCALE OF FEET Plan N Access Gate, Double Swing, Typ. Extent of Existing Palm Park Utility Relocation Easement SP-2019-0464D, (N.I.C.) Limestone Paving L.O.W. Exploration Lawns Limestone Slab, Typ. MH H M EM H H M M Concrete Plank Bridge 'A' Concrete Plank Bridge 'B' C C Culvert H M 1 Site Plan Scale: 1"=20'-0" MVVA Site Plan Proposed Wall, Refer to L800 Series Existing Surface Utilities to Remain, Refer to Civil Dwgs Proposed Manhole Proposed Riser Pole SIR SWANTE PALM NEIGHBORHOOD PARK AUSTIN, TEXAS CLIENT Waterloo Greenway City of Austin - Parks and Recreation Department LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Inc. Landscape Architects 16 Court Street, 11th Floor Brooklyn, New York 11241 Tel: …
Green & White Grocery – Proposed Exterior Maintenance City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission July 8, 2025 The Green & White Grocery was built in 1938 and features several additions from 1944, 1950, and 1965. The building was designated a City of Austin Historic Landmark in 2024. Green & White was recently awarded a City of Austin Heritage Preservation Grant and plans to use the funds for critical exterior maintenance. Photo 1: 1201 E. 7th Street aerial view (Source: Bing maps) Dallas | Austin | San Antonio www. architexas.com 1907 Marilla St. Second Floor Dallas, Texas 75201 p 214.748.4561 1023 Springdale Rd. Bldg 11 Suite E Austin, Texas 78721 p 512.444.4220 417 8th Street. San Antonio, Texas 78215 p 210.998.2422 Photo 2: Historic photo across E. 7th Street looking south at the Green and White Grocery, 1958 (Source: Portal to Texas History) Photo 3: Present day view across E. 7th Street P a g e 2 | 11 Photo 4: Primary north elevation fronting E. 7th Street Photo 5: Secondary west elevation facing Waller Street P a g e 3 | 11 Photo 6: Rear south elevation Photo 7: Secondary east elevation P a g e 4 | 11 Proposed Scope of Exterior Work EXTERIOR ENVELOPE 1. Replacement in kind of asphalt roofing with the exception of the front awning, including repairs to wood decking as needed, felt underlayment, and sheet metal flashing. Color and style to match existing. The awning roof cannot be replaced without disturbing asbestos siding shingles on the primary elevation that are in close proximity to the historic neon signage above. P a g e 5 | 11 Replace asphaltroofing in kindAwning asphaltroofing to remainReplace asphaltroofing in kind 2. Asbestos siding abatement will be required at roof flashing areas on the rear gable. Select asbestos siding will be replaced with fiber cement siding to match. P a g e 6 | 11 Select asbestossiding replacement atrear gable with fibercement substitute ofsimilar size andsurface textureExample fiber cementsubstitute asbestossiding product offeredby GAF 3. Repair and repainting of exterior wood roof elements (awning brackets, rafter tails, fascia boards, soffit tongue and groove, corner trim boards adjacent to asbestos siding replacement). P a g e 7 | 11 Repair &repaint woodrafter tailsRepair &repaint roofbrackets andsoffit tongue& grooveRepair &repaint woodrafter tailsRepair &repaint fasciaboardsRepair &repainttongue &groove soffitsReplaceand paintwood cornertrim boardsadjacent toasbestossidingreplacement 4. Installation of a galvanized half round gutter and round downspout …
DLR Group of North Carolina, P.C. a North Carolina corporation 1213 West Morehead Street, Suite 210 Charlotte, NC 28208 March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Assessment and Recommendations Existing Windows and Doors on Congress Avenue Elevation, 2nd and 3rd Floors Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Report and Recommendations March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 PART 1: CONDITION ASSESSMENT Areas of Condition Assessment: This report is to assess the condition of the double-hung windows and balcony doors at the second and third floors of the Congress Avenue elevation of the Paramount Theatre in Austin. Figure 1.1: Clip of original 1915 Paramount Theater plans with areas of assessment highlighted. 2 Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Report and Recommendations March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 1.1 Assessment of Existing Double-hung windows, 2nd and 3rd floors: a) The double hung windows are very possibly original. b) The window glass was shown to be replaced in the 1980 Renovation plans. No other work to the windows was shown in those plans. c) The windows sills are the most degraded and show significant water and sun damage. d) The bottom stile and rails of the bottom sashes are in mediocre condition. e) The putty holding in the glass has previously failed and was not neatly tooled where re-applyed f) All counterweights are broken or removed; most windows are painted shut (only two still open, which are used to access the roof of the marquee). g) The windows are not air-tight and let in drafts of air and dust. h) Exposed lintels above the windows are freshly painted and rust-free. i) Maintenance has included scheduled repainting of the exterior and re-puttying glass as needed. Figure 1.2: .... 3 Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Report and Recommendations March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 Figure 1.3: Areas of poor condition, exterior Figure 1.4: Interior view of existing windows 4 Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Report and Recommendations March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 Figure 1.5: Window hardware overpainted; counterweight non-functional Figure 1.6: Windows painted shut; glazing putty untooled 5 Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Report and Recommendations March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 1.2 Assessment of Existing Balcony Doors,. Pediments, & Transoms, 3rd floor 6 Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Report and Recommendations March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 7 Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Report and Recommendations March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 …
Historic Review Application For Office Use Only Date of Submission:_________________________________ Case #:____________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Historic Preservation Office approval Date of Approval:___________________________________ Property Address: ______________________________________________________ Historic Landmark Historic District (Local) National Register Historic District Historic Landmark or Historic District Name:______________________________________________________________________________________________ Applicant Name: _______________________________ Phone #: ______________________ Email: ______________________________ Applicant Address: _______________________________ City: _______________________ __ State: ________________ Zip: __________ Please describe all proposed exterior work with location and materials. If you need more space, attach an additional sheet. PROPOSED WORK LOCATION OF PROPOSED WORK PROPOSED MATERIAL(S) 1) 2) 3) Submittal Requirements 1. One set of dimensioned building plans. Plans must: a) specify materials and finishes to be used, and b) show existing and proposed conditions for alterations and additions. Site Plan Elevations Floor Plan Roof Plan 2. Color photographs of building and site: Elevation(s) proposed to be modified Detailed view of each area proposed to be modified Any changes to these plans must be reviewed and approved by the Historic Preservation Office and/or Historic Landmark Commission. Applicant Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________________________ Submit complete application, drawings, and photos to preservation@austintexas.gov. Call (512) 974-3393 with questions. Design Standards and Guidelines for Historic Properties Adopted December 2012 Design Standards and Guidelines for Historic Properties Landmarks and National Register historic district properties If you are making changes to a historic landmark, the project must comply with these standards to receive a Certificate of Appropriateness. If you are making changes to a contributing property or constructing a new building within a National Register historic district, consider the standards below as advisory guidelines: 1. Use a property for its historic purpose or place it in a new use that requires minimal change to the defining characteristics of the building and its site and environment. 2. Retain and preserve the historic character or a property shall be retained and preserved. Avoid the removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property. 3. Recognize each property as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or architectural elements from other buildings, shall not be undertaken. 4. Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic significance in their own right shall be retained and preserved. 5. Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a historic property shall be preserved. 6. Deteriorated historic features shall …
REGULAR MEETING of the EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 6:00 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. Second St. Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. To speak in person, registration is required at least 10 min prior to the start of the meeting. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov BOARD MEMBERS Angelica Navarro, Chair (D-8) Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz, Vice Chair (Mayor) Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Member (D-10) Anthony Martinez, Member (D-4) Noemi Castro, Member (D-2) Lynda Quintana, Member (D,6) Alexander “Al” Duarte, Member (D-7) Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member (D-1) John Estrada, Member (D-3) Selma Sanchez, Member (D-9) Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member (D-5) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a (3) three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Regular Meeting of June 4, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on staffing updates, June, July and August programs, marketing and outreach efforts, and updates on signature event planning. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenter(s): Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Marketing & Outreach Representative and Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Update on Phase 2 Construction Project. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenter(s): Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Presentation and recommendation on an updated budget request to support Academia Cuauhtli’s programming for fiscal year 25-26 budget. (Sponsors: Zamarripa-Saenz, Martinez) Presenter(s): Dr. María Del Carmen Unda, Academia Cuauhtli 5. Creation of Grand Opening Working Group. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. Update from Music Hub Programming Working Group 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 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, August 6th, 2025 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some Commission members may be participating by videoconference. View the meeting 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 allocated 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, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. For questions, please email preservation@austintexas.gov. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, (D-8) Chair Roxanne Evans (D-2), Vice Chair Jeffrey Acton (Mayor) Harrison Eppright (D-1) Kevin Koch (D-3) Judah Rice (D-4) Harmony Grogan (D-5) Carl Larosche (D-6) Jaime Alvarez (D-7) Bat Taniguchi (D-9) Trey McWhorter (D-10) AGENDA ADDENDUM DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 23. Discuss nominations and approve a member to represent the Historic Landmark Commission on the Downtown Commission. 1
Stone Wall Disassembly & Reassembly Plan Location: 507 E 10th St Prepared by: AGC Home Remodeling Objective To carefully disassemble and reassemble the existing stone wall while preserving the original layout, structural integrity, and aesthetic. This will be achieved through systematic stone numbering, detailed documentation, and careful handling. Step-by-Step Plan 1. Pre-Work Preparation ● Photograph the entire wall from multiple angles (close-up and wide shots). ● Create a labeled elevation sketch of the wall to track stone placement. ● Assign a team lead to manage documentation and stone tracking throughout the process. 2. Stone Numbering & Mapping ● Each stone will be marked with a removable, weather-resistant tag or labeled with chalk/marker on the reverse side. ● Numbering will proceed row by row (left to right, bottom to top). ● A corresponding map and photo reference will be maintained to ensure accurate reassembly. 3. Disassembly Process ● Begin from the top row and carefully remove each stone. ● Stones will be handled manually or with soft tools to avoid breakage. ● Each stone will be placed on padded pallets or in labeled bins by row and number. ● Mortar will be cleaned off where appropriate, and any loose debris removed. 4. Storage & Protection ● All stones will be stored on-site in a covered, secure area. ● Labeled and separated by section to ensure efficient reassembly. ● Tarp or temporary fencing may be used for additional protection. 5. Reassembly Process ● Reinstall stones in reverse order of disassembly using the labeled plan and photo references. ● Mortar and joints will be matched as closely as possible to the original appearance. ● Repointing will follow standard masonry best practices and meet local code requirements. ● Final inspection to ensure appearance and structure matches original condition. Materials & Tools ● Numbering materials (tags, chalk, markers) ● Pallets or bins for stone organization ● Hand tools for mortar removal and stone handling ● Mortar mix to match existing ● Protective coverings for stone storage Estimated Timeline: Estimated disassembly: 4 - 8 Weeks Storage & preparation: 4 Weeks Reassembly: 4 - 8 weeks Total estimated time: 12 - 20 Weeks Notes ● Any damaged or deteriorated stones will be noted and reviewed with the client before replacement. ● All work will be performed in accordance with local building codes and preservation standards.
11.0 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS AUGUST 6, 2025 HR-2025-070336 GRAVES HOUSE 2 GREEN LANES PROPOSAL Expand a second-floor addition and construct a housing unit. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Construct a larger second floor space on a non-original side addition. 2) Construct a housing unit at the rear of the property, detached from the historic building. 3) Repair and rebuild retaining wall at the front of the property where necessary. ARCHITECTURE The Graves House is a 1938 Colonial Revival House designed by local architect H.F. Kuehne in the Old West Austin Historic District. Original drawings show a main symmetrical house with a center door along with a garage wing with a two-car garage and second floor featuring dormer windows above it. Later alterations saw a second floor constructed above the garage that eliminated the dormers and created a front facing gable, which is the current appearance. The main house has remained largely the same, with the center door bracketed by columns and shuttered windows. The second-floor features three windows matching those below. Exterior cladding is brick, and the main house has a side gabled roof clad in composition shingle. At the rear, a sunroom is present and in the original drawings, though the sunroom’s windows appear different and may have been replaced. The Graves House was designated historic by the City of Austin in 2004. 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 at historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential additions 1. Location Addition is located at the side and rear of the original building, behind the garage wing. At the second floor, the addition will be set over the existing garage. 2. Scale, massing, and height The addition is an expansion of one corner of the first floor only, and the appearance is keeping with several projecting rooms at the rear of the buildings, such as at the sunroom extension at the southeast corner. The wraparound porch will be minimally visible from the front of the house. 3. Design and style Details of the second-floor porch are simple and compatible with the main house. Two glazed doorways will open to the porch but appear simple and centered on the addition. 4. Roofs The roof is proposed to be a …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS AUGUST 6, 2025 SB-2025-085188 CONGRESS AVENUE HISTORIC DISTRICT 609 CONGRESS AVENUE 12.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Install a sign. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct a 51 square foot sign on the front of a two-story building in a historic district. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin Signage Guidelines are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: New Signage 1. Number of signs Proposal is for one sign for a single tenant. 2. Sign types Application details an awning sign, which is a typology allowed by signage guidelines. 3. Sign size Proposed sign is just over 50 square feet in size. Awning signs are allowed to be the lesser of 8 square feet or 20% of the awning panel, which this proposal far exceeds. However, it is noted that the sign it proposes to replace is a similar size and its permit was approved in 2010. 4. Sign design, coloring and materials The design is simple and uses less than three colors. There is a black block with lettering as well as individual standalone lettering on the left half of the assembly. 5. Lettering Two typefaces are used, one of which is stylized to fit the brand of the tenant. It does not appear as too contemporary, however. 6. Lighting Documentation indicates that the sign will be lit internally. Historic sign guidelines state that internally lit cabinet signs are specifically prohibited within historic districts. 8. Sign placement Sign is placed near entrance, above the minimum required height, and centered on the awning. 9. Sign mounting It is assumed that the proposed sign will reuse the mounting elements or locations of the previous sign, which was installed in the same area. Summary The project [meets / does not meet / meets some of] the applicable standards. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Congress Avenue National Register district. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the sign’s size, given the previously installed signage in the same location. Do not approve internal lighting design and request indirect lighting.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS AUGUST 6, 2025 PR-2025-061450; GF-2025-064676 WEST LINE HISTORIC DISTRICT 1210 WEST 12TH STREET 13.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1949 contributing house. ARCHITECTURE Built in the early postwar period like many of its neighbors, the house at 1210 West 12th Street is simple in its single-story form but does feature Classical Revival elements, including a projecting pediment covering a front porch and original multi- lite windows. The foundation is elevated slightly above grade, which adds visual importance to the front porch and entry. At this porch, there is a single front door to one side and a small circular window to the other. Aside from the pedimented front gable, the roof is a side gable set at a moderate pitch. The wall is clad in horizontal wood siding that appears original. Together, these elements create an image of a house that has not been modified since original construction and retains excellent integrity. RESEARCH The first owners of the property after construction of the existing house were Lydia and Queenie Littman. Lydia Littman moved to Austin when she was a child, and, after graduating from the University of Texas, worked at a real estate company upon completion of further education and training newly available in the city. She became very successful in this field and became involved in various community groups. By the time she purchased the house on West 12th Street in her 70s, had her own business in real estate, loans, and investments. Upon semi-retirement around the same time, she continued to work out of her home office until her passing at the age of 92. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the West Line National Register district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of postwar architecture with Classical Revival elements. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS AUGUST 6, 2025 PR-2025-029950; GF-2025-033059; HR-2025-056344 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 1703 ALAMEDA DRIVE 15.0 – 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 on a pier-and-beam foundation with a concrete skirt. Due to elevation at the site, the crawlspace is much higher at the front of the house than at the rear, where it sits nearly at-grade. The house is nearly rectangular in plan with a small front porch cutout at one corner, which is accessed from a stair leading to a front walkway. It is clad in horizontal wood siding at all exterior walls, and original screens are present at the four front windows as well as at the side, along with a screen door at the rear of the porch as the primary entryway. Windows are typically paired or arranged in three units, side-by-side. There is minimal overhang from the hipped roof, which is clad in composition shingle. Overall, the house is in intact condition when viewed from the street, with minimal alterations apparent. 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, …
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 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS AUGUST 6, 2025 PR-2025-062597 WEST LINE HISTORIC DISTRICT 705 BROWNLEE CIRCLE 16.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a multi-unit residence. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct a three-unit residential building. The previous building on the property was listed as non-contributing to the historic district and not reviewed by the Historic Landmark Commission. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The setback of the proposed construction is similar to the non-contributing resource that has been approved for demolition. It is also similar to other houses on the block and is located on a curved section of street to allow any variation in setback to blend. 2. Orientation Consisting of four units, there is not a cohesive main entry that can be described as facing the street. 3. Scale, massing, and height The property and street are set on a sloping elevation. To that end, the two-stories above grade as proposed do not project substantially higher than neighbors on the block. The massing of the proposed structure creates the appearance of the second floor being offset from the main floor, creating a very modern look that stands out from surrounding contributing properties. 4. Proportions While this block of houses does feature varying forms and sizes of houses, the proposed design for this lot is very different from all others, especially those contributing properties. 5. Design and style The overall design of this new construction is a departure from its neighbors specifically and the district generally, which does make it distinct from surrounding contributing properties. No historic architectural styles are being emulated, and materials are generally modern or presented in a modern layout or assembly. 6. Roofs Roof form is not simple, though there are few crickets or penetrations proposed. Due to numerous rooftop decks, a sloped roof only appears at the front elevation. Some sort of standing seam metal is proposed, which is compatible with the modern design of the rest of the house. This material is common enough (if not original) on buildings in the area. 7. Exterior walls Exterior walls will be metal and brick in material. The brick is appropriate for the neighborhood, but modern metal …
05/08/2025 BRWN NEW 4-UNIT RESIDENCE 705 Brownlee Circle Austin Texas 78703 U.S.A. CDPROC 49 May 14, 2025 e.g. CDPROC25April 03 2025SCOPE (NEW, RENOVATION, ADDITION)BRWN705 Brownlee Circle Austin Texas 78703 U.S.A. VICINITY MAP y p x c E a P o M 705 BROWNLEE CIRCLE, AUSTIN, TX 78703,EE.UU R O D L F WIN W Cesar Chavez St C OLO R A D O RIVE R LEGAL DESCRIPTION PROJECT ADDRESS: 705 Brownlee Circle Austin Texas 78703 U.S.A. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 32 OF PARK VIEW, VOLUME 5, PAGE 69, PLAT RECORDS, TRAVIS CO.,TX DESCRIPTION OF WORK: DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DUPLEX AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW 4-UNIT RESIDENCE OWNER'S NAME: BRAD HOSKINS & MELISSA SKIDMORE E N FIE L D R D W 15th St D LV R B A M A N L PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS ARCHITECT WEBBER + STUDIO 1220 LAVACA ST AUSTIN, TX 78701 512-236-1032 STRUCTURAL ENGINEER FORT STRUCTURES 2120 E 7th ST. STE 200 Austin, TX 78702 MECHANICAL ENGINEER FRESH AIR SIZING 3306 DALTON ST AUSTIN, TX 78745 512-466-7679 ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING ENGINEER S3 INGENIEROS KPMG BUILDING L2 ESCAZU, COSTA RICA +506-4020-2342 GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER HOLT ENGINEERING, INC. 2220 BARTON SKYWAY AUSTIN, TX 78704 512-447-8166 W Cesar Chavez St y w L H A N GIO E R R E T IN WATERPROOFIING CONSULTANT ACTON PARTNERS P.O. BOX 203663 AUSTIN, TX 78720-3663 CIVIL ENGINEER TBD LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT TBD INTERIOR DESIGNER TBD CONTRACTOR/BUILDER TBD SHEET INDEX ARCHITECTURAL PERMIT G001 G001 G002 G002 G003 G003 G004 G004 G005 G005 G006 G006 G100 G100 G101 G101 G102 G102 G103 G103 G104 G104 G105 G106 G106 G107 G107 D001 G201 D101 D001 D102 D101 SP101 D102 SP102 SP101 SP103 SP102 A100 SP103 A101 A100 A102 A101 A103 A102 A110 A103 A111 A110 A112 A111 A113 X111 A114 A112 A120 A113 A121 A114 A122 A120 A123 A121 A129 A122 A200 A123 A201 A129 A202 A130 A300 A131 A301 A132 A302 A133 A303 A134 A304 A200 A305 A201 A306 A202 A307 A300 A308 A301 A309 A302 A310 A303 A311 A304 A312 A305 A313 A306 A501 A307 A502 A308 A503 A309 A504 A310 A505 A311 A506 A401 A601 A402 A602 A403 A603 A404 A604 A405 A606 A406 A700 A407 A701 A408 SC100 A409 SC101 A410 SC102 A411 SC103 A412 SC104 A413 A414 A501 A502 A503 A504 A505 A506 A510 A520 COVER SHEET COVER SHEET PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT INFORMATION PROPERTY INFORMATION PROPERTY INFORMATION EXISTING CONDITIONS PHOTOS EXISTING CONDITIONS PHOTOS …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS AUGUST 6, 2025 PR-2025-079069 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 1804 ALTA VISTA AVENUE 17.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a residence on a vacant lot. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct a three-story house on a sloping lot in the Travis Heights neighborhood. The lot has historically been vacant and has recently been subdivided from a neighbor. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The proposed setback from the street is around 34 feet, which is slightly further back than contributing properties on the block. However, this is due to a heritage tree in the front of the property and the required distance from the critical root zone. 2. Orientation The front of the house faces the street, like other contributing buildings. Due to grade changes on site, the front walk from the street becomes an elevated walkway when it reaches the front porch. 3. Scale, massing, and height Though the building is described as three-stories, the lowest floor is entirely below grade from the front of the lot. When viewed from the street, the proposed house appears to be two floors, set at a decline from the road. Massing is generally simple, with some complexity at the front of the house to fit around the heritage tree mentioned above. 4. Proportions Design of the new construction is compatible with neighboring properties, which are a mix of contributing and non- contributing resources. If only compared to contributing properties, it remains in scale, especially given the elevation changes on site. 5. Design and style No replication of style or false historicism is present in the design. Though the facades have a very modern appearance, it fits with surrounding non-contributing properties on the block, and the setback from the street allows the style to blend with its surroundings due to the muted materials and colors selected. 6. Roofs A single slope roof is present, which is a simple and discreet in form. The slope is to the side and the roof material will not be easily legible from the street. 7. Exterior walls No exterior walls are windowless, and wall cladding above street grade is corrugated siding. Although modern …
