November 17, 2025 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION VARIANCE APPLICATION FORM PROJECT DESCRIPTION Applicant Contact Information Name of Applicant Street Address City State ZIP Code Work Phone E-Mail Address Terry Irion 13215 Bee Cave Parkway, Suite A-230 Austin, Texas 78738 512-615-6653 Terry.irion@sprouselaw.com Variance Case Information Case Name Case Number Address or Location Environmental Reviewer Name Environmental Resource Management Reviewer Name Applicable Ordinance Watershed Name Watershed Classification Arbor View Subdivision C8-2025-0085.0A 4316 Far West Blvd., Austin, Texas 78731 Mohamad Abdulkader Liz Johnston 25-8-423 Bull Creek Watershed ☐Urban ☐Water Supply Rural ☐ Suburban █ Water Supply Suburban ☐ Barton Springs Zone City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 1 November 17, 2025 Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone ☐ Barton Springs Segment ☐ Northern Edwards Segment █ Not in Edwards Aquifer Zones Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Distance to Nearest Classified Waterway ☐ Yes █ No 1,300 lineal feet Water and Waste Water service to be provided by City of Austin Request The variance request is as follows (Cite code references: Variance 25-8- 423 Impervious cover square footage: acreage: percentage: Provide general description of the property (slope range, elevation range, summary of vegetation / trees, summary of the geology, CWQZ, WQTZ, CEFs, floodplain, heritage trees, any other notable or outstanding characteristics of the property) Existing 0 0 0 Proposed 3,900 0.09 15.98 % The parcel is a 0.56-acre parcel that fronts on a curbed and guttered public street. All utilities necessary to serve the tract are already built underground in public right-of -way or PUE. There is a storm sewer inlet on the western end of the parcel that discharges storm water from Far West Blvd onto the parcel. The ERI identifies a potential seep in the NW corner of the parcel that will be isolated in a Lot 2 “no build” conservation and drainage easement lot and further protected by a 75’ CEF buffer zone. There is no classified waterway or floodplain on the parcel. The nearest classified waterway and FEMA floodplain is Bull Creek, which is 1,300 lineal feet from the subject Property, as depicted in Exhibit 9. No water quality is proposed for this one lot single family residence because there will be less than 5,000 sqft of proposed impervious cover. The parcel has steep slopes which fall somewhere over 50’ from the front of the parcel to the rear of the parcel. Accordingly, net site area as calculated in Section 25-8-62 is …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: 12/3/2025 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Arbor View Subdivision; C8-2025-0085.0A Mirza Baig, PE; Terrence Irion LOCATION: 4316 Far West Blvd, Austin, TX 78731 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 10 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: Mike McDougal Environmental Policy Program Manager Austin Development Services 512-974-6380 mike.mcdougal@ausintexas.gov Bull Creek Watershed Water Supply Suburban Drinking Water Protection Zone Variance request is as follows: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-301 to allow construction of a driveway on slopes over 15% 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-302 to allow construction of buildings on slopes over 15% 3. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-423 to exceed the 30% net site area watershed impervious cover limit and to allow 3900 square feet of impervious cover Page 2 of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff does not recommend this variance, having determined that the findings of fact have not been met. STAFF CONDITIONS: 1. Impervious cover shall be limited to 3,900 sq ft for “Lot 1” and 0 sq ft for “Lot 2”. 2. Prior to issuance of the COA building permit, the applicant must have an approved COA exemption for detention of 3,900 sq ft of impervious cover and an easement. 3. The detention will be maintained in accordance with COA requirements. 4. Slab-on-grade foundation construction is not allowed. The foundation and driveway must be constructed using piers. Any grading exceeding four feet of depth or construction on slopes exceeding 15% will require Land Use Commission variances in accordance with applicable Land Development Code regulations. 5. The design and construction of structures on the lot must be based on the recommendations from a slope stability analysis performed by a licensed geotechnical engineer, as verified by the City. Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Arbor View Subdivision Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance (current Code) Variance Request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-301 to allow construction of a driveway on slopes over 15%; and Request to vary from LDC 25-8-302 to allow construction of buildings on slopes over 15% A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of other similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements; Yes - current Code generally restricts development to slopes of 15% or less. All applicants …
ARBOR VIEW SUBDIVISION 4316 FAR WEST BLVD C8-2025-0085.0A Mike McDougal Environmental Policy Program Manager Austin Development Services OUTLINE 2 Vicinity Map Variance Requests Property Data Variance Recommendation Synopsis Additional Considerations Site Constraints Variance Conditions VICINITY MAP North of the river Located between Loop 360 and Mopac 3 North NTS 4 North NTS PROPERTY DATA Bull Creek Watershed Water Supply Suburban Watershed Classification Drinking Water Protection Zone Located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone 5 PROPERTY DATA Council District 10 Steep topography Predominantly slopes over 25% Currently undeveloped PROPERTY DATA 6 SYNOPSIS 7 0.56-acre subdivision located approximately 0.4 miles west of the Far West Blvd and Mesa Dr The property is unplatted North NTS SYNOPSIS 8 The applicant proposes to plat a two lot subdivision One lot will be a Critical Environmental Feature lot and will not be developed The other lot will be a single family lot North NTS Critical Environmental Feature Lot Single Family Lot SITE CONSTRAINTS The property slopes to the north (away from the Right of Way) The majority of the slopes are greater than 25% (50% to 80%) 9 North NTS Drainage Drainage SITE CONSTRAINTS LDC 25-8-301 limits the construction of driveways on slopes over 15% The applicant proposes to construct a driveway on slopes over 15% 10 North NTS Drainage Drainage SITE CONSTRAINTS LDC 25-8-302 limits the construction of buildings on slopes over 15% The applicant proposes to construct a building on slopes over 15% 11 North NTS Drainage Drainage SITE CONSTRAINTS LDC 25-8-423 limits watershed impervious cover to 30% of net site area Net site area = ~775 sq ft 30% x 775 sq ft = ~232 sq ft 12 North NTS The watershed impervious cover limit is ~232 sq ft Drainage Drainage The applicant proposes 3900 sq ft of impervious cover VARIANCE REQUESTS Variance requests are as follows: 13 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-301 to allow the construction of a driveway on slopes over 15% 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-302 to allow the construction of buildings on slopes over 15% 3. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-423 to exceed the 30% net site area watershed impervious cover limit and to allow 3900 square feet of impervious cover VARIANCE RECOMMENDATION 14 Staff does …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2025, 3:00 P.M AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Joint Inclusion Committee may be participating by videoconference. 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, contact Ryan Sperling, 512-974-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Primary Representative: Justin Parsons Nirali J Thakkar Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Commission for Women Commission on Aging Commission on Immigrant Affairs Miriam Dorantes Commission on Veterans Affairs Early Childhood Council Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Human Rights Commission LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities VACANT Jerry Joe Benson Lisa Chang Diana Melendez Richard Bondi (Vice Chair) Bryce F Laake-Stanfield Alice Navarro Amanda Afifi (Chair) Alternate Representative: Alexandria Anderson Nayer Sikder Becky Bullard Teresa Ferguson Diane Kanawati Christopher Wilson Andrea McIllwain Daniela Silva VACANT KC Coyne Conor H. Kelly AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Joint Inclusion Committee regular meeting on October 22, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing regarding the development of a report to understand and address disparities in community conditions across neighborhoods. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., Austin Equity and Inclusion DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Update on the results of Get to Know Your Commissioners events. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. Approve bylaw amendments to add a Secretary officer role. Approve changes to working group membership. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. Update from the FY2026-27 Budget Recommendations Working Group regarding its most recent working group meeting and progress on the working group goals. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2025 The Joint Inclusion Committee convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Afifi called the Joint Inclusion Meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Amanda Afifi (Chair) Alexandia Anderson Bryce Laake-Stanfield Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jerry Joe Benson Lisa Chang Diana Melendez Diane Kanawati Alice Navarro Nirali Thakkar PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Joint Inclusion Committee regular meeting on September 24, 2025. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Benson’s motion, Commissioner Laake- Stanfield’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Bondi, Dorantes, and Parsons were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing regarding the Homeless Strategy Office’s current homelessness response efforts and key metrics. Briefing by David Gray, Director, Homeless Strategy Office. The presentation was made by David Grey, Director, Austin Homeless Strategies & Operations. 1 3. Introduction of the Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (AACME) office. Briefing by Angela Means, Director, AACME. The presentation was made by Angela Means, Director, AACME. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. Approve changes to working group membership. The motion to add Commissioner Anderson and Chair Afifi to the Bylaw Amendment Working Group was approved on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, Commissioner Laake- Stanfield’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Bondi, Dorantes, and Parsons were absent. Approve the Joint Inclusion Committee 2026 Annual Meeting Schedule. The Joint Inclusion Committee 2026 Annual Meeting Schedule was approved as amended on Commissioner Laake-Stanfield’s motion, Commissioner Anderson’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Bondi, Dorantes, and Parsons were absent. The amendments were: Change meeting start times from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Strike November 25th and replace it with November 18th Strike December 30th and replace it with December 16th 6. Approve bylaw amendments to add a secretary officer role. Postponed until the December meeting without objection on Chair Afifi’s motion. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Changes to working group membership – Laake Stanfield Amend annual schedule -- Laake Stanfield ADJOURNMENT Chair Afifi adjourned the meeting at 5:07 p.m. without objection. 2
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center may be participating by videoconference. 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, contact Michelle Rojas, 512-974-3771, Michelle.Rojas@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Angelica Navarro (D-8), Chair Hilario “Larry” Amaro (D-10), Member Anthony Martinez (D-4), Member Noemi Castro (D-2), Member Lynda Quintana (D-6), Member Alexander “Al” Duarte (D-7), Member Raul “Roy” Reyna (D-1), Member John Estrada (D-3), Member Selma Sanchez (D-9), Member Cynthia “Cy” Herrera (D-5), Member Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz (Mayor), Vice Chair 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 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 November 5, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on November and December 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, Austin Arts Culture, Music and Entertainment & Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager, Austin Arts Culture, Music and Entertainment DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. Update on Phase 2 Construction Project. (Sponsors: Quintana, Sanchez) Presenter(s): Heidi Tse, Capital Delivery Project Manager, Austin Capital Delivery Services Presentation by community members on their experience with Cultural Arts funding. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenter(s): Luis Ordaz, Hector Ordaz of Proyecto Teatro, Raquel Rivera of SUREM Dance, and Guicha Gutierrez of CasaCostura Presentation by past participants on their experience with the ESB MACC Latino Arts Residency Program. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenter(s): Luis Ordaz, Hector Ordaz of Proyecto Teatro and Dr. Roen Salinas of Aztlan Dance Company. Conduct a Creative Reset engagement session with board members, facilitated by Marion Sanchez, Interim Communications and Engagement Manager with the Austin Arts Culture, Music and …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Historic Landmark Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. For questions, please email preservation@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS BEN HEIMSATH, CHAIR (D-8) CARL LAROSCHE (D-6) ROXANNE EVANS, VICE CHAIR (D-2) TREY MCWHORTER (D-10) JEFFREY ACTON (MAYOR) TONYA PLEASANT-WRIGHT (D-1) JAIME ALVAREZ (D-7) JUDAH RICE (D-4) HARMONY GROGAN (D-5) BAT TANIGUCHI (D-9) KEVIN KOCH (D-3) 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 three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on November 5, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Preservation Plan Summit. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Historic Preservation Office, Austin Planning. (Sponsored by Vice-Chair Evans and Commissioner Taniguchi) PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 3. 4. 5. HR-2025-137105; C14H-1998-0006 – 701 Congress Ave. Stephen F. Austin Hotel Council District 9 Proposal: Replace windows and doors and repair balcony railings. Applicant: Leslie Wells City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness. HR-2025-137112; C14H- 2000-0014 – 709 Congress Ave. Brush-Turner-Hirshfeld Building Council District 9 Proposal: Rehabilitate a landmark building. Applicant: Leslie Wells City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness. PR-2025-144142; C14H-2020-0069 – 2406 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building. Applicant: Dmitriy Dubrovsky City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Postpone the application to the January 7, 2026 meeting. National Register Historic District Permit Applications 6. 7. 8. 9. PR-2025-103903 – 1513 Murray Ln. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Historic Landmark Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT COMMISSIONERS X BEN HEIMSATH, CHAIR (D-8) X CARL LAROSCHE (D-6) X ROXANNE EVANS, VICE CHAIR (D-2) X TREY MCWHORTER (D-10) X JEFFREY ACTON (MAYOR) X JUDAH RICE (D-4) X JAIME ALVAREZ (D-7) AB BAT TANIGUCHI (D-9) X HARMONY GROGAN (D-5) X TONYA PLEASANT-WRIGHT (D-1) X KEVIN KOCH (D-3) DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: 6:05PM PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 Historic Landmark Commission Regular meeting on October 1st, 2025. MOTION: Approve the minutes with the correction of Vice Chair Evans as having made the motion for the Historic Zoning Application of C14H-2025-0095 – 2401 Givens Ave., Calhoun House. Motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 9-0. The motion passed. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding Heritage Preservation Grant Launch. Presentation by Kristina Koufos, Project Coordinator, Heritage Tourism Division, Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. Staff briefing regarding updates to the Equity-Based Preservation Plan progress dashboard. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Historic Preservation Office, Austin Planning. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS Historic Zoning 4. C14H-2025-0105 - 1112 W. 10th St. Simmons-Glaser House Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Lori Martin City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Recommend the proposed zoning change from family residence- historic district neighborhood plan (SF-3-HD-NP) to family residence-historic landmark- historic district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-HD-NP) combining district zoning. Lori Martin spoke in favor of historic zoning. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Recommend historic zoning per staff recommendation on the basis of community value and historical association on a motion by Vice Chair Evans. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote 9-0-1. Commissioner Rice abstained. The motion passed. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 5. HR-2025-099714; C14H-2013-0008 – 1504 E. 11th St. Ethel Pearl's Beauty Salon Council District 1 Proposal: Rehabilitate and remodel a landmark building. (Postponed by staff on …
3 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Application for Certificates of Appropriateness December 3, 2025 HR-2025-137105 Stephen F. Austin Hotel 701 Congress Avenue Proposal Perform repair and maintenance at several areas of a City of Austin landmark. Project Specifications Replace 23 exterior wood double doors, including 6 sidelites and some hardware. Architecture The Stephen F. Austin Hotel is a 15-story hotel located in the Congress Avenue National Register district. It was designated as a City of Austin landmark in 1998. 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: Repair and alterations 1. General standards Replacement, rather than repair, is proposed for several exterior doors at the lower levels of the building. 5. Windows, doors, and screens Doors will be replaced with in-kind replacements, per included line drawings. Glazing for new units will be insulated glass at the second floor terrace. Hardware replacement is proposed where needed. 11. Commercial storefronts No change to the overall appearance of the entryways is proposed. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. Staff Recommendation Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness. Location Map 3 – 2 Property Information Photos 3 – 3 Google Streetview, 2024 General condition of doors at second floor balcony; Permit application, 2025
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Application for Certificates of Appropriateness December 3, 2025 HR-2025-137112 Brush-Turner-Hirshfeld Building 709 Congress Avenue 4 – 1 Proposal Perform repair and maintenance at several areas of a City of Austin landmark. Project Specifications 1) Replace wood posts and wood railing at front balcony and awning to match existing. Repair concrete column bases. 2) Remove and replace roof system with new PVC material. Architecture The Brush-Turner-Hirshfeld Building is a two-story brick commercial structure located in the Congress Avenue National Register district. It features a wood balcony with wooden shading features, which are in salvageable condition. It was designated a City of Austin landmark in 2000. 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: Repair and alterations 1. General standards Work proposed at storefront and balcony is all patching or replacement in-kind. The distinct wood decorative elements are character defining for the landmarked building and their style must retained or matched exactly. As a landmark, the property is inspected annually by Historic Preservation Office staff. 3. Roofs Current roof system shows sign of failure. Proposed system is wholesale replacement, which is more likely to not result in further damage to historic material compared to patching failure points. 6. Porches In-kind replacement of wood, matching the material exactly is proposed. An exact match will be required for this character-defining feature at this landmark. 11. Commercial storefronts The posts, wood shading pickets under the balcony, and the balcony rail are all proposed to be repaired or replaced. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. Staff Recommendation Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness. Location Map 4 – 2 Property Information Photos 4 – 3 Permit application, 2025
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Application for Certificates of Appropriateness December 3, 2025 PR-2025-144142 Rogers Washington Holy Cross Historic District 2406 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard 5 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1957 contributing building. Architecture The property is a single story ranch house with a corner inset carport. There is a stone clad skirt around the perimeter of the front façade, with the remainder of the walls clad with horizontal wood siding. There are two sets of paired windows at the front, but it is not certain if the units are replacements. The roof is a shallow pitched side gable form. Design Standards 9.0 Demolition and Relocation 9.1: Do not demolish a contributing building unless the structure is a threat to the safety of the public and/or cannot reasonably be rehabilitated either structurally or economically. An building inspection report has been included with this demolition application. It indicates where there has been deterioration at the property after some years of neglect. However, questions remain as to whether these issues reach the point of structural failure and meet the level of threat to public safety as written into the district design standards. Staff Recommendation Postpone the application to the January 7, 2026 meeting. Location Map 5 – 2 Property Information Photos 5 – 3 Demolition application, 2025 5 – 4 Aerial imagery, 1958 (top), and 1965 (bottom): note the building at 2406 E Martin Luther King Blvd (then 19th St.) at the left of the block between Maple Ave. and Cedar Ave. in the 1958 image. Occupancy History City Directory Research, November 2025 1960 1959 Benjamin Leslie Armstrong, renter; laboratory worker at the State Department of Health Address not listed Historical Information 5 – 5 Meeting minutes of Austin City Council, January 13, 1944. Marker for Benjamin Leslie and Sallie Ann Armstrong, Evergreen Cemetery Permits 5 – 6 Water service permit, 1959. City records indicate a sewer permit from the same year but no image is available.
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Inspection Report Dmitry Dubrovsky Property Address: 2406 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Austin TX 78702 2406 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Princess Quality inspection John Garza Texas License #25098 505 E Stassney Lane unit 1616, Austin Texas 78745 PROPERTY INSPECTION REPORT FORM Dmitry Dubrovsky Name of Client 2406 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78702 Address of Inspected Property John Garza Name of Inspector 10/23/2025 Date of Inspection Texas License #25098 TREC License # Name of Sponsor (if applicable) TREC License # PURPOSE OF INSPECTION A real estate inspection is a visual survey of a structure and a basic performance evaluation of the systems and components of a building. It provides information regarding the general condition of a residence at the time the inspection was conducted. It is important that you carefully read ALL of this information. Ask the inspector to clarify any items or comments that are unclear. RESPONSIBILTY OF THE INSPECTOR This inspection is governed by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Standards of Practice (SOPs), which dictates the minimum requirements for a real estate inspection. The inspector IS required to: • use this Property Inspection Report form for the inspection; • • • inspect only those components and conditions that are present, visible, and accessible at the time of the inspection; indicate whether each item was inspected, not inspected, or not present; indicate an item as Deficient (D) if a condition exists that adversely and materially affects the performance of a system or component OR constitutes a hazard to life, limb or property as specified by the SOPs; and • explain the inspector’s findings in the corresponding section in the body of the report form. The inspector IS NOT required to: identify all potential hazards; turn on decommissioned equipment, systems, utilities, or apply an open flame or light a pilot to operate any appliance; • • • climb over obstacles, move furnishings or stored items; • prioritize or emphasize the importance of one deficiency over another; • provide follow-up services to verify that proper repairs have been made; or • inspect system or component listed under the optional section of the SOPs (22 TAC 535.233). RESPONSIBILTY OF THE CLIENT While items identified as Deficient (D) in an inspection report DO NOT obligate any party to make repairs or take other actions, in the event that any further evaluations are needed, it is the …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts December 3, 2025 PR-2025-103903 Old West Austin National Register Historic District 1513 Murray Lane 6 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1927 contributing building. Architecture Two-story stucco building with irregular roofline and fenestration. Its covered porch still displays Craftsman detailing, though the building has been altered. Research The house at 1513 Murray Lane, originally addressed as 1313 Murray Lane, was constructed around 1927. Though it was home to several prominent Austin businesspeople, including Edgar Perry, Jr. and Marjorie Wendlandt, most of its owners resided in the home for only a short time. Its longest-term owner-occupant, Mrs. Emilie Ebeling, was the daughter of New Braunfels mayor Adolph Giesecke. She moved to Austin after the death of her husband, Marble Falls banker and farmer Otto Ebeling. Property Evaluation The property contributes to the Old West Austin National Register Historic District. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate to low integrity. Significant alterations were constructed between 2008 and 2012. 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 for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a Craftsman bungalow but has been too altered to convey significance. 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 feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. Staff Recommendation Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, but approve the demolition permit application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Demolition permits in National Register Historic Districts may not be pulled until the Historic Landmark Commission has reviewed plans for new construction. Location Map 6 – 2 Property Information Photos 6 – 3 6 – 4 6 – 5 6 – 6 Occupancy History City Directory Research, September 2025 Demolition permit application, 2025 1959 1952 1944 1941 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts December 3, 2025 PR-2025-121780; GF-2025-125277 West Line National Register Historic District 1105 Maufrais Street 7 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1937 house. Architecture One-story house with inset entryway between two gabled wings with shallow eaves. The building is identical to several others on Maufrais St. built during the same time period. Research The house at 1105 Maufrais St. was built in 1937 for G. R. Ogletree, a lumber company who constructed several similar houses on Maufrais Street. Its first occupant was William A. Chanslor, an employee of the State Comptroller’s Department. It was soon sold by Chanslor and purchased by Jack P. and Lovie McKinney. Jack P. McKinney worked as a salesman. Most of the building’s owners throughout the period of significance sold the property after only a short occupancy. Property Evaluation The property contributes to the West Line National Register district. The 2025 Downtown Austin survey lists the property as contributing to a potential local historic district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building does not appear to convey architectural significance. 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 feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. Staff Recommendation Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, relocation, or deconstruction and salvage over demolition, but approve the demolition permit application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. The Historic Landmark Commission must review plans for new construction in National Register districts before demolition permits may be pulled. Location Map 7 – 2 Property Information Photos 7 – 3 7 – 4 Demolition application, 2025 7 – 5 Occupancy History Downtown Austin Survey, H-H-M, Inc., 2024 Google Street View, …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts December 3rd, 2025 HR-2025-135323 Congress Avenue National Register Historic District Congress Avenue between Cesar Chavez and 7th Street 8 – 1 Proposal Construct streetscape improvements within the Congress Avenue National Register District. Project Specifications The Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative, led by Austin Transportation and Public Works, was identified as a major capital project in the 2020 mobility bond. The project includes: 1) Maintenance of existing trees and canopy and addition of select new trees where there are large gaps in tree canopy 2) Expansion of the sidewalk with granite pavers, with some concrete pavers above landscaping. Additional sidewalk widths are possible due to repurposing of angled parking. 3) Installation of Great Streets furnishings 4) Replacement of delineator posts with concrete barriers 5) Installation of terracotta bike lanes for multimodal streets 6) Removal of planters 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: Sites and streetscapes 1. Vegetation, topography, and landscaping 1.1 Do not grade, fill, or excavate unless it is to solve a drainage or flooding problem. The proposed project does not include grading, filling, or excavation. 1.2 Retain permanent landscape features that define the character of the property and the district. Protect them when constructing new buildings or additions. The proposed project does not remove permanent landscape features that define the character of the property. The portions of the right of way to be modified are not original to Congress Avenue and most existing street furniture is not of historic age. 1.3 Additional standard for historic landmarks: If the property had a grassy, open front lawn when constructed, maintain that context. Do not replace the lawn with paving or gravel. Not applicable. 2. Walls and fences Section not applicable 3. Mechanical equipment and site appurtenances Section not applicable 4. Accessibility Section not applicable 5. Sidewalks, driveways, and parking 5.1 Repair historic sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas with a matching design and materials. 8 – 2 The proposed project reworks existing sidewalks and streets; however, the existing materials do not appear to be of historic age following changes to the street during the 1980s and early 1990s. 5.2 Construct new sidewalks and driveways that are compatible …
LEGEND New Benches (per Great Streets Standards) New Trash & Recycling Bins (per Great Streets Standards) New Bike Racks (per Great Streets Standards) Existing Trees New Trees (These include replacement and “infill” trees. Infill trees are proposed to reduce extensive shade gaps.) New Planting Areas (These will provide increased soil volume to improve existing & new tree health, while also supporting possible landscaping.) New Amenity Zones (These will support cafes, retail displays, permanent & temporary public art, pop-up events, etc. Pervious pavers are used which allow stormwater run-off to filter down to planting soil below. ) C O N G R E S S A V E N U E IMPROVEMENTS AT 100 BLOCK - WEST NEW TREES NEW STREET FURNISHINGS • Replacement Trees: 0 • Infill Trees: 3 • Bike Racks: 4 racks (8 spaces) • Benches: 4 • Trash and Recycle Bins: 2 pairs IMPROVEMENTS AT 100 BLOCK - EAST NEW TREES NEW STREET FURNISHINGS • Replacement Trees: 1 • Infill Trees: 0 • Bike Racks: 4 racks (8 spaces) • Benches: 4 • Trash and Recycle Bins: 2 pairs IMPROVEMENTS AT 200 BLOCK - WEST IMPROVEMENTS AT 300 BLOCK - WEST IMPROVEMENTS AT 400 BLOCK - WEST IMPROVEMENTS AT 500 BLOCK - WEST IMPROVEMENTS AT 600 BLOCK - WEST Austin Light Rail guideway will cross Congress Ave at 3rd St & Lance Armstrong Bikeway will be relocated to 4th St as part of a separate project. Potential future improvements on E 6th St are currently being studied as part of a separate project. 0 10’ 20’ 40’ 60’ 80’ NEW TREES • Replacement Trees: 0* • Infill trees: 0 *Some trees on this block-face will be replaced under license agreements. NEW STREET FURNISHINGS • Bike Racks: 6 racks (12 spaces) • Benches: 4 • Trash and Recycle Bins: 2 pairs IMPROVEMENTS AT 200 BLOCK - EAST NEW TREES NEW STREET FURNISHINGS • Replacement Trees: 0* • Bike Racks: 4 racks (8 spaces) • Infill Trees: 0 • Benches: 6 *Some trees on this block-face will be replaced under license agreements. • Trash and Recycle Bins: 2 pairs NEW TREES • Replacement Trees: 1 • Infill Trees: 0 NEW STREET FURNISHINGS • Bike Racks: 6 racks (12 spaces) • Benches: 4 • Trash and Recycle Bins: 2 pairs NEW TREES • Replacement Trees: 1 • Infill Trees: 1 NEW STREET FURNISHINGS • Bike Racks: 6 racks (12 spaces) …
