WEST 32ND ADDITION M P 8 1 : 8 3 : 5 6 2 0 2 / 6 / 5 WEST 32ND ADDITION HLC SUBMISSION 1 FULL SCALE IS 24X36 SHEET | HALF SCALE IS 12X18 SHEET 208 WEST 32ND STREET AUSTIN, TX 78705 SD-000 05.07.2026 SURVEY NOT TO SCALE M P 8 1 : 8 3 : 5 6 2 0 2 / 6 / 5 WEST 32ND ADDITION HLC SUBMISSION 1 FULL SCALE IS 24X36 SHEET | HALF SCALE IS 12X18 SHEET 208 WEST 32ND STREET AUSTIN, TX 78705 SD-100 05.07.2026 SITE CONDITIONS EXISTING HOUSE SOUTH ELEVATION WEST ELEVATION NORTH ELEVATION EAST ELEVATION M P 1 2 : 8 3 : 5 6 2 0 2 / 6 / 5 WEST 32ND ADDITION HLC SUBMISSION 1 FULL SCALE IS 24X36 SHEET | HALF SCALE IS 12X18 SHEET 208 WEST 32ND STREET AUSTIN, TX 78705 SD-101 05.07.2026 SITE CONDITIONS EXISTING GARAGE SOUTH ELEVATION WEST ELEVATION NORTH ELEVATION EAST ELEVATION M P 2 2 : 8 3 : 5 6 2 0 2 / 6 / 5 WEST 32ND ADDITION HLC SUBMISSION 1 FULL SCALE IS 24X36 SHEET | HALF SCALE IS 12X18 SHEET 208 WEST 32ND STREET AUSTIN, TX 78705 SD-102 05.07.2026 SITE CONDITIONS EXISTING INTERIORS M P 4 2 : 8 3 : 5 6 2 0 2 / 6 / 5 WEST 32ND ADDITION HLC SUBMISSION 1 FULL SCALE IS 24X36 SHEET | HALF SCALE IS 12X18 SHEET 208 WEST 32ND STREET AUSTIN, TX 78705 SD-103 05.07.2026 SITE CONDITIONS EXISTING DETAILS EXPOSED RAFTER TAILS CORNER EXPOSED RAFTER TAILS EAVE COLUMN AT CORNERS ATTIC WINDOW ATTIC VENT AND TRIM EXTERIOR WINDOW SCREEN EXTERIOR WINDOW TRIM EXTERIOR COLUMN BASE EXTERIOR FIREPLACE TEARDROP SIDING INTERIOR CORNER WINDOW M P 8 2 : 8 3 : 5 6 2 0 2 / 6 / 5 WEST 32ND ADDITION HLC SUBMISSION 1 FULL SCALE IS 24X36 SHEET | HALF SCALE IS 12X18 SHEET 208 WEST 32ND STREET AUSTIN, TX 78705 SD-104 05.07.2026 SITE PLAN_EXISTING EXISTING HOUSE ORIENTATION HEMPHILL PARK 43' R.O.W. N 35° 26' 13" 16.38' E N 39° 42' 32" 16.35' E N 44° 16' 10" 16.35' E N 36° 05' 41" 16.30' E N 40° 52' 52" 16.35' E N 45° 47' 02" 16.45' E N 45° 54' 04" 32.02' E 25 YEAR FLOOD PLAIN (576.78') 2 5' S E T B A C K EXG. PORCH: 154 SF EXG. …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness June 3, 2026 HR-2026-058442 Webster House 706 Oakland Avenue 9 – 1 Proposal Make several alterations to a landmarked building. Project Specifications 1) Perform several work items at a landmarked building, which has been altered in various stages since original construction. These alterations include: a. Constructing a driveway b. Changing out a basement door c. Cladding non-historic metal columns d. Removal of an inappropriate stairwell enclosure e. Construction of two gable dormers f. Removal of a small exterior storage room Architecture While City of Austin landmarks have typically been designated with their original architectural design largely intact, the Webster House saw numerous small alterations after its 1916 construction and before its 2009 landmark designation. These include an enclosed porch at the northeast (the most prominent corner) and several small additions, some of which are very visually prominent on the house (for example, a narrow stairwell enclosure can be found above the enclosed porch, near the front of the house. These cumulative changes have made it somewhat difficult to understand what was the original building. 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 Material proposed to be demolished is understood to be from after original construction. Generally, historic wall and roof systems that touch these sections to be removed will be retained and patched with matching materials. 2. Foundations A basement door entryway is proposed at the front of the existing concrete skirt, which is full height due to grade changes on site. It is highly recommended that the applicant consider where, if possible, this doorway may be installed in a more discreet location. 3. Roofs Several alterations will be made to the roofline, largely in service of removing non-historic material. However, two dormers are proposed above the enclosed porch to provide light to the second floor playroom. The material for the roofs of these dormers are not disclosed, but they must be compatible with the existing roof around it. 4. Exterior walls and trim Drawings indicate that any areas where non-original walls will be removed will be patched with materials similar to the original. If those exact products have not been identified, the applicant must …
Webster House Design Narrative Webster House Design Narrative to accompany Historic Review Application to accompany Historic Review Application 5.8.2026 5.8.2026 Marcus McKenzie Marcus McKenzie Hush House Hush House mem@hush.house mem@hush.house 1) Driveway Proposed Work Install a new driveway onto property for the house's first off-street parking. Also includes retaining walls and terraced garden spaces. Location of Proposed Work Front yard (east) and side yard (south) facing Oakland Ave. Proposed Materials Concrete driveway, stone retaining wall (main) and low natural steel wall 2) Basement Door Proposed Work Interior basement finish-out includes one exterior change. A new door accessing the new driveway. The door will match the house's original Craftsman-style doors. Location of Proposed Work Ground floor basement, facing Oakland Ave., partially concealed by landscape edge. Proposed Materials Stained wood + glass 3) Post Cladding Proposed Work Clad the existing galvanized steel canopy columns with wood trim to match house's trim. Location of Proposed Work South side, small deck, top of hill Proposed Materials Stained wood Webster House Design Narrative 1 of 2 4) Remove Inappropriate Stairwell Proposed Work Remove the narrow, hip-roofed sideward-facing stairwell, to clarify house massing. New stair to be located more internally towards the house center. Replace with roof to match existing adjacent roofs Location of Proposed Work Top of second floor walls at roof, inside corner facing toward street intersection Proposed Materials Standing seam metal roof to match existing. 5) Gable Dormers Proposed Work Install new gabled dormers to better match existing house gables, achieve more appropriate massing with the house, and apply the design “rule of three”. Location of Proposed Work Roof adjacent to second floor playroom. Proposed Materials Wood siding (likely pine #117) and standing seam metal roof to match existing. 6) Remove Storage Room Proposed Work Remove the small storage room visible to Tremont St. Location of Proposed Work Northwest / back-right corner of house Proposed Materials Patch with matching existing materials as needed. Webster House Design Narrative 2 of 2 highland ave tremont st. oakland ave Webster House Property Intro • The Webster House sits at the southwest intersection of Oakland Ave. and Tremont St. in Tarrytown, what was once the west end of Austin. • The house accepted an Historic Landmark designation in 2008 under zoning case # C14H-2009-0023 • Original house was built in 1921. Numerous additions have taken place throughout the years, from 1935 to 2000. • Although the front …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness June 3, 2026 HR-2026-056957 Rogers Washington Holy Cross Historic District 2006 Maple Avenue 10 – 1 Proposal Demolish a rear, non-original addition at a contributing property, and construct a new addition in a similar location. Project Specifications 1) Demolish the rear portion of the property behind what is understood to be the original structure on the site, which is a two-bedroom section and rectangular in form. This front section will be retained. 2) Construct a new rear addition behind the original house that will connect only where the above demolition occurs. Addition will be a single-story, rectangular in plan, and will not exceed the width of the original house footprint. 3) Alter the driveway to terminate near the original house and construct a carport. Existing curb cut location will be retained. Architecture The existing building at 2006 Maple Avenue is a single-story, rectangular structure that is set above grade at its front and accessed by a concrete stair, which leads to a front porch facing the street. The house is clad on all sides by tile siding, though the exact material is unknown. To the left of the front door is a set of paired, 1-over-1 windows, and to the right is a large picture window overlooking the street. To the rear of the property, the house extends beyond the rectangular footprint towards the northwest, which was once a garage that has since been enclosed. Though the house does not feature many stylistic embellishments, it fits well with the form, scale, and experience of other contributing properties in the Rogers Washington Holy Cross neighborhood, for which it is a contributing property. Design Standards The Rogers Washington Holy Cross Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: General Standards 1. Protected Facades The front and sides of the originally constructed building are to be retained. Siding material on this portion of the building is to be replaced, due to deterioration and the possibility of hazardous materials present. The application lists the new material as “New Hardie Siding,” but it is highly recommended that, when a specific product is selected, that information is shared with the Historic Preservation Office staff to ensure it is an accurate and appropriate match to existing material. Additionally, a stone material cladding is proposed at the existing concrete …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts June 3, 2026 PR-2026-053766 Old West Austin Historic District 3304 Oakmont Boulevard 11 – 1 Proposal Construct a rear addition and new front porch at a contributing property. Project Specifications 1) Construct a rear addition, held within the existing sides of the house. 2) Construct a front porch where there is currently only a concrete stair, as well as construct a covered porch roof not to exceed the width of the house. 3) Convert the existing garage into conditioned space and infill the existing garage door. Architecture This ca. 1950 house is a single-story and clad in buff colored brick. The main entry door faces the street at the center of the front facade. To one side, an attached single car garage appears to be original or constructed soon after the main house. The house is constructed on a raised foundation and there are three concrete stairs that leasd to the front door and a small entry landing. The main structure of the roof is side gabled with a projecting front gable to the left of the front door. Overall, the property isin excellent condition and retains integrity. Research Within the first ten years after its construction, the property had several owners who all lived at the residence for a short time. These included Milton and Idella Browning, the former of which worked in a director role at the State Department of Education, and Scott McGinnis, a self-employed realtor. 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: Repair and alterations 4. Exterior walls and trim Where a bathroom is being created within the existing house, a window will be changed out to a smaller unit, with the remainder infilled with matching brick. This will be located at the rear of a side wall, and will not be visually apparent from the street. 8. Attached garages and carports At the attached garage, the applicant plans to convert this space into additional conditioned floor area. The garage door will be removed and the wall infilled with a door, surrounded by horizontal siding to match the material on the side and rear. The City of Austin Historic Design Standards call …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts June 3, 2026 PR-2026-053670 Travis Heights-Fairview Park Historic District 1109 Travis Heights Boulevard 12 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1920 house. Architecture This American Foursquare house with Prairie School stylistic influences was constructed around 1920. The two- story house has a low-pitched hipped roof with broad overhangs. The full-width, hipped-roof porch has a long, open span supported at the corners by large square columns. The second floor had recessed corners that been infilled and converted to interior space. Much of the house has been covered with aluminum siding. Wood windows appear throughout the building, with larger, multi-lite fixtures appearing at the front elevation and simpler 1-over-1 units more common at the sides and rear. Research Early owners of this ca. 1920 house were Elmer & Cora Young. E. E. Young was co-owner of an automotive dealership, Hart & Young, Willys-Knight and Overland Austin Agency; he later bought out his partner and continued operation under his name. He served as president of the local automobile dealers’ association. Shortly before his death in 1928, Young became secretary of the Stacy Realty Company, developer of the Travis Heights neighborhood. Later owners included Charles & Katherine Brunner, who owned the house from 1929 until 1947. Charles Brunner operated a jewelry business on East Sixth St. beginning in the late 1890s. After his death in 1933, Katherine Brunner continued to run the jewelry store for another ten years. It appears that she leased out the house following her husband’s death but moved back in around 1941. In the 1950s, the house was occupied by Robert B. and Gwendolyn Hill. Robert Hill was a foreman at the Calcasieu Lumber Company. Department Comments A demolition permit for this property was originally referred to HLC in July 2019, and the case was subsequently withdrawn. Meeting minutes are available here: https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=325930. Per city code § 25-11-213 (G)(4), the Historic Landmark Commission has 180 days to review demolition permits in National Register historic districts starting from the date the application was submitted. This period is set to time out on October 27, 2026. Property Evaluation The property contributes to the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register 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 …
' 0 0 . 0 0 1 E " 0 0 ' 0 0 ° 0 2 N . R O C F R I M C " 2 / 1 . . E N 5 3 T O L 1/2" IRF BLUE DISK 50.00' S 70° 00' 00" E 1/2" IRF UTILITY POLE 3.2' 1/2" IRF BLUE DISK 0.4' LOT 34 ' 7 . 0 ' 0 . 2 S 70° 00' 00" E 50.00' ' 9 . 4 ' 2 . 0 2 526 24.3' ONE STORY FRAME GARAGE FLOOR= 526.21' 5 2 5 19.4' ' 5 . 0 5.7' 3.4' 6 2 5 5 2 4 3 2 5 525 2.6' EM ' 0 0 . 0 4 1 W " 0 0 ' 0 0 ° 0 2 S LOT 31 ' . 0 0 0 4 1 E " 0 0 ' 0 0 ° 0 2 N LOT 33 TRAVIS HEIGHTS BOULEVARD LOT 32, BLOCK 28 TRAVIS HEIGHTS 525 4 2 5 25' BUILDING LINE 20" OAK 7" GUM 1/2" IRF BLUE DISK 520 523 522 525 524 S 70° 00' 00" E 50.00' (ASSUMED REF. BEARING) 521 520 519 518 517 1/2" IRS 50.00' S 70° 00' 00" E CM 1/2" IRF S.E. COR. LOT 31 W WATER METER W WATER METER TRAVIS HEIGHTS BOULEVARD (80' R.O.W.) TBM SET MAG NAIL ELEV. = 520.72' NOTES: BEARINGS ARE ASSUMED. BUILDING LINES ARE BASED ON THE RECORDED PLAT UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. LEGEND: BARBWIRE FENCE CHAINLINK FENCE WROUGHT IRON FENCE WOOD FENCE VINYL FENCE ELECTRIC LINE ASPHALT = CONCRETE = GRAVEL = TILE = WOOD = GM = GAS METER EM = ELECTRIC METER IPF = IRON PIPE FOUND IRS = IRON ROD SET WITH "PREMIER" CAP IRF = IRON ROD FOUND CM = CONTROLLING MONUMENT (WOOD) RAILROAD TIE = STONE = BRICK = LEGAL DESCRIPTION: BEING LOT 32, BLOCK 28, TRAVIS HEIGHTS, AN ADDITION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 3, PAGE 15, OF THE MAP AND/OR PLAT RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATION: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT ON THIS DATE A SURVEY WAS MADE ON THE GROUND, UNDER MY SUPERVISION AND REFLECTS A TRUE AND CORRECT REPRESENTATION OF THE DIMENSIONS AND CALLS OF PROPERTY LINES AND LOCATION AND TYPE OF IMPROVEMENTS. THERE ARE NO VISIBLE AND APPARENT EASEMENTS, CONFLICTS, INTRUSIONS OR PROTRUSIONS, EXCEPT AS …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits June 3, 2026 PR-2026-040403 1808 East Cesar Chavez Street 13 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1930 structure. Architecture The existing structure is a two story commercial structure with two storefront entries side-by-side on the main elevation. There is a small, metal clad awning above the ground floor entryways. Above, two sets of paired, wood- frame windows are present at the second floor, with a moderately pitched hipped roof with exposed rafter tails above. The roof material is metal standing seam, and all exterior walls are clad in thin teardrop siding. While several of the windows are currently boarded over or otherwise inaccessible, images from the past decade would indicate that the existing material is largely intact, if in need of repair. Research This property has a long history of commercial tenants who served the East Austin community. For several decades after construction, it was home to a beauty parlor, a barber shop, and a shoe repair shop. By the 1950s, one or more of these tenants had vacated the building, but there was always at least one occupied storefront at the property. Newspaper records feature advertisements for Smith’s Barber Shop, Guarantee Wave Shop, and Carlson’s Shoe Repair Shop. The latter of these was owned by Reverend E. A. Carlson, formerly a Swedish Baptist minister, for 31 years until his death in 1964. Department Comments Two permits were issued for the property in 1999, though there are no digitized records of the application material. However, summary descriptions are available in city records. One permit described work to remodel the building’s interior & exterior to create a duplex. The second permit from the same year is summarized as, “Add 1st floor stair tower, porch, and 2nd floor extension.” There are no records of this property being surveyed in the 1980 East Austin historic resource survey or the 1984 citywide comprehensive resource survey. At time of writing, no photos of the property can be found prior to the 1999 permits. This application will time out on July 20, 2026. Property Evaluation The 2016 East Austin historic resource survey lists the property as eligible as a City of Austin landmark, as well as contributing to a potential local or National Register historic district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate integrity. 3) …
A.L.T.A./N.S.P.S. LAND TITLE SURVEY 2 1 1 2 29" Pecan Tree 20.5" American Elm Tree Buildings & Covered Area to be Demolished LOC: Demolition Erosion Controls: Silt fence or mulch sock, as needed Boundary Boys, LLC
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits June 3, 2026 DA-2026-038798 403 Orchard Street 14 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1912 house, currently used as a business. Architecture This house is a single-story National Folk style building with an inset porch at one corner. The walls are clad in wood tongue and groove siding, and the windows appear to be original wood frames. There is a moderately pitched hipped roof clad in composite shingles. The foundation is pier and beam, with the house slightly elevated above grade. Newspaper records indicate that a permit was issued for two additional rear rooms in 1944, which was the only significant alteration to the building. Research In the first few decades after construction, the occupants of the property were employed in local industries that were situated near the adjacent railroad tracks, including the Austin Transit Company and an ice storage facility. The longest occupants were Leo Payne, who worked as an iceman, and Braulio and Maria Quintanilla, who worked as a cobbler and shoe salesman. They would remain at the address through at least the 1950s, and raised at least one son in the house. Department Comments This application will time out on July 20, 2026. Property Evaluation The 2025 Downtown Austin historic resource survey lists the property as a high priority and eligible for the National Register as an individual resource or contributing to a potential 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 for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of the National Folk form and style that was once common to the area, with few remaining examples. 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 …
[A] 1205 1/2 W. 5TH, LLC DOC. NO. 2015111217 O.P.R.T.C.T. [B] TRACT 2 STEVEN D. OGDEN DOC. NO. 2020136745 O.P.R.T.C.T. [C] TRACT 5 1205 1/2 W. 5TH, LLC DOC. NO. 2020136742 O.P.R.T.C.T. [D] TRACT 4 STEVEN D. OGDEN DOC. NO. 2020136743 O.P.R.T.C.T. [E] TRACT 6 STEVEN D. OGDEN DOC. NO. 2020136748 O.P.R.T.C.T. [F] TRACT 3 STEVEN D. OGDEN DOC. NO. 2020136746 O.P.R.T.C.T. [G] TRACT 1 STEVEN D. OGDEN DOC. NO. 2020136747 O.P.R.T.C.T. W 5TH STREET (60' R.O.W.) 0 1 T O L 9 T O L 9 T O L 8 T O L 8 T O L 7 T O L 7 T O L 6 T O L 6 T O L 5 T O L CALLED 0.147 ACRE 1213 WESTT FIFTH LP DOC.NO. 2013089350 O.P.R.T.C.T. CALLED 0.4571 ACRE BR WEST 5TH LANDCO LLC DOC.NO. 2025093866 O.P.R.T.C.T. SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK NO. 2 OF THE DUVAL SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST HALF OF LOT NO. 1 DIVISION Z VOL. 1, PG. 119 P.R.T.C.T. [A] " A " E N I L H C T A M 5 T O L 4 T O L [B] [C] 1 STORY FRAME BUILDING 1 STORY METAL & FRAME BUILDING 2 1 T O L 1 1 T O L [E] [D] 1 STORY FRAME BUILDING (1) 1 STORY BRICK & FRAME BUILDING [F] (2) (3) 1.0067 ACRE(S) 43,851 SQUARE FEET W 4TH STREET (30' R.O.W.) T E E R T S D R A H C R O ) . . W O R . ' 0 5 ( P.O.B. MATCHLINE "B" P.O.B. (1) 1 STORY FRAME BUILDING (2) STORAGE UNIT (3) STORAGE UNIT T E E R T S H S L A W ) . . W O R . ' 0 3 ( ALTA/NSPS LAND TITLE SURVEY OF 1.1730 ACRES OUT OF THE SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK NO. 2 DUVAL SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST HALF OF LOT NO. 1, DIVISION Z AND THE SUBDIVISION OF EAST HALF OF LOT NO. 1 IN DIVISION Z OF THE OUTLOTS ADJOINING BLOCK NO. 1 City of Austin, Travis County, Texas A Limited Liability Company PO Box 90876, Austin Texas 78709 INFO@4WARDLS.COM (512) 537-2384 TBPELS FIRM #10174300
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits June 3, 2026 DA-2026-038813 1208 West 4th Street 15 – 1 Proposal Demolish a Quonset hut currently used as a brewery and a ca. 1910 back house. Architecture The main structure of this complex of buildings and additions is a Quonset hut, which was moved to its current location from Camp Mabry in the 1970s, though no permit records could be found confirming this. Its distinctive curved enclosure currently houses a brewery and associated back of house spaces. The original material of the roof structure is intact, but new walls at the east and west side were constructed around 2020 when the current business opened. The historic material that remains is in relatively good condition, considering the design intent of Quonset huts as being temporary or quick-to-construct shelter. To the side, a wooden tongue-and-groove clad back house is currently used for additional brewery space, and it appears that, when the Quonset hut was moved to its current location, it was placed very near this structure. Research As stated above, there are few records that exist of the hut’s origin beyond that it was constructed for Camp Mabry and was moved on site in the 1970s. Aerial imagery of the property from before this shows a largely empty lot, with the exception of the back house. There appears to be vehicles and various materials stored on the site. It is unknown whether there were previous structures that are illegible in historic aerials, as permit records for this property are scarce. Department Comments This application will time out on July 20, 2026. Property Evaluation The 2025 Downtown Austin historic resource survey lists both the Quonset hut structure and the back house as medium priorities, though there is no specific recommendation for preservation. 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 may meet two criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is an intact and well maintained Quonset hut, which retains its legibility behind recent additions and porch/shade structures. However, the structure was not original to the property and was moved to its current location in the 1970s. b. Historical association. The property may have significant historical associations, as a surviving …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits June 3, 2026 PR-2026-056008; GF-2026-059357 916 West Live Oak Street 16 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1925 building. Architecture This modest, single-story structure is laid out in a rectangular plan and features Craftsman-style elements. It is elevated slightly above grade on pier and beam foundation, and clad in original teardrop siding. The windows appear to be replacement 1-over-1 fixtures of varying sizes. The centered front porch features hemispherical curved wood entryway decoration at its center, complete with decorative elements including brackets. There is a paired set of windows on either side of the entryway. Above, the roof is a moderately pitched side gable assembly. Besides the windows, the house retains good integrity of its original construction. Research Longtime owners of the property, Sidney and Cleo Holder, lived at the address from its construction around 1925 until at least the 1960s. Sidney worked in carpentry, and was employed for many years as a cabinet maker at Becker Lumber Company, but by the 1950s had started his own business as a contractor and millworker. The two raised at least one child, Robert, who served in the U.S. Army during World War II, before returning home and living with the family while working as an assistant at the University of Texas. Department Comments This application will time out on August 17, 2026. Property Evaluation The 2015 Bouldin Creek Historic Resource Survey lists the property as having significance. 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 for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of Craftsman style architecture in this area of south Austin. 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 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits June 3, 2026 PR-2026-057561; GF-2026-059385 1302 Garden Street 17 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1930 house. Architecture This property is a single-story and rectangular in plan set on a raised pier-and-beam foundation. There is a center porch which extends roughly halfway across the front façade. There are two front doors set side-by-side, which may indicate that this structure was once a duplex. A gable roof covers the porch, which meets the overall hipped roof structure behind it. The windows appear to be original, 1-over-1 units. The original teardrop siding and rafter tails remain present and, while weathered, the house retains good integrity of its original construction details. Research The first residents of the property were Fred & Vida Simpson, who rented the address for over ten years. Fred worked various roles in the soft drink industry, specifically in distribution and sales. By the mid-1940s, the house was owned by Beatrice & Thomas Townsley. At this time, Thomas was listed as a student and Beatrice worked as a waitress at the Terrace Motel Restaurant. By 1959, they had moved away and the house was occupied by renters once again. Department Comments This application will time out on August 17, 2026. Property Evaluation The 2016 East Austin historic resource survey lists the property as contributing to a potential local or 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-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 for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of Craftsman style construction. 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, …
To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM Historic Landmark Commission Historic Preservation Office Staff May 27, 2026 Staff-Recommended Addition to Proposed Alterations to Historic Tax Abatement Program The purpose of this attachment is for a staff-requested revision to the program rules for the Historic Tax Abatement program. This revision would require any Part II (Verification of completed work and review of expenditures) application be submitted by an applicant within one calendar year of the substantial completion of approved work to the Historic Preservation Office for review. Currently, program rules state that “a certificate of occupancy must be obtained within 2 years after the date the Certificate of Eligibility (Part I application) is approved.” This statement is proposed to remain, with language added to require the submission of application material be made to the Historic Preservation Office in a timely manner in order to better track and close out open projects. Currently, there is no stated time requirement for the submission of paperwork, only a timeline for which rehabilitation work must be completed. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Austin Lukes, Planner Senior of Austin Planning at austin.lukes@austintexas.gov or 512-978-0766.
P O N M L K J I 1 2 3 4 5 FROM WHICH A CHISLED "X" FOUND BEARS: S38°05'24"E A DISTANCE OF 0.89' 9 13 6 2 2 COPPER 1/2" SERVICE LINE EX. DOMESTIC WATER FOOD TRUCK ONLY IN OPERATION AND PRESENT DURING EVENTS EX. HOSE BIB EX. ELECTRICAL SERVICE X2 METERS ASPHALT DRIVEWAY CONCRETE 3/4" COPPER SERVICE LINE EDGE OF CONCRETE A-3-01 I10 H EXISTING 5/8" WM WV EMH TBOX 14 G F E D C B A 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 SITE PLAN LEGEND STAIRS PROPERTY LINE MARK HART ARCHITECTURE 2007 S. 1st Street, Suite 101 Austin, TX 78704 +1.512/910.7057 www.markhartarch.com EXISTING SERVICE SINK EXISTING SINGLE USE RESTROOM 1 EXISTING SINGLE USE RESTROOM 2 LONGEST DISTANCE TO FURTHEST RESTROOM 166'-5" 920 CONGRESS 1 5 0.7' 12 2 DRINKING FOUNTAIN XXX.XX' FINISH FLOOR ELEVATION 2 SECURITY FENCE PATH TO AVAILABLE RESTROOMS SITE PLAN KEY NOTE LEGEND 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 EXISTING BOLLARDS EXISTING STAIRS PER IEBC 306.7.2 EXISTING STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT TO EXTERIOR WALL PERMIT# 2025-001439 BP EXISTING COURTYARD LIGHTING ELECTRIC PANEL PERMIT# 2025-043567 EP EXISTING FOOD TRUCK ELECTRIC PANEL PERMIT# 2025-043567 EP EXISTING LIGHTING PERMIT# 2025-043567 EP EXISTING GRAVEL EXISTING BRICK PAVERS EXISTING HOSE BIB ANTIQUE WOOD TRIFOLD DOOR WITH TRANSOM ELEVATED WOOD DECK STEEL SECURITY FENCE FOOD TRUCK PICNIC TABLES FEMALE RESTROOM 4 11 MALE RESTROOM 918 CONGRESS 7 6 8 13'-3 1/2" KNOX BOX LOT 5 1'-7 1/2" EX. HOSE BIB 0" LOT 4 914 CONGRESS AVENUE 3 9 0.6' 7 (PARTIALLY DEMOLISHED) 2 - STORY STONE BUILDING FACE OF WALL E K T L E A R W C E N SID O C CO KNOX BOX 3 12 GM 10 FACE OF WALL 6 3 2 - STORY STONE BUILDING FROM WHICH A CHISLED "X" FOUND BEARS: S38°35'24"W A DISTANCE OF 0.96' GAS RISER WITH VALVE ABANDONED 4" SANITARY DRAIN CAPPED AT PROPERTY LINE FROM WHICH A CHISLED "X" FOUND BEARS: N29°07'35"W A DISTANCE OF 0.50' CO GV 12 3 E K T L E A R W C E N SID O C 2 - STORY STONE BUILDING GISTERED ARCHIT ARKW.HA RT M E C T E R TS AT SA 20562 XETE FO EXP: 2026-01-31 03/25/2026 CLIENT: LEE ACKERLEY AUSTIN, TX PROJECT NUMBER: Project Number PROJECT STATUS: PERMIT COMMENT RESPONSE 1 …
URTH CAFFÈ HLC BRIEFING June 03, 2026 PRojECT ConSidERATionS FoR REviEw: 1. SPE UPdATE REqUiREd FoR ConSTRUCTion To RESTART. Documentation of existing conditions as they stand on the site with partial structure had to be shown on updated SPE. Building permit could not be approved without SPE approval within city of Austin permitting system. • Design team submitted SPE and building permit for the main restaurant concurrently to cut down on exposure time of the remaining structure to stand in the elements. 2. BUilding PERmiT RE-SUBmiSSion FoR mAin RESTAURAnT And BAkERy BUilding REqUiREd FoR ConSTRUCTion To RESTART. Documentation of existing conditions had to be updated within the building permit illustrating historic facade that remains, and demolition of back wall within the restaurant permit. Bakery building drawings had to indicate all demolished areas and what the wall construction would comprise of for the reconstruction. • Design team met with HLC to present briefing on demolition • Design team coordinated with HLC via email correspondence to confirm process for updating and reviewing drawings. • Design team met with Architectural Review Committee to review proposed design including preservation of historic facade and reconstruction of back portion of building. CiTy oF AUSTin CommUniCATion SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 — ARC REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING NOVEMBER 11, 2024 — ARC REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING DECEMBER 4, 2024 — HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING AND APPROVAL APRIL 28, 2025 — INITIAL PERMIT SUBMISSION JUNE 2, 2025 — RESUBMISSION 1 JULY 24, 2025 — RESUBMISSION 2 NOVEMBER 20, 2025 — RESUBMISSION 3 DECEMBER 13, 2025 — PERMIT APPROVAL MARCH 2, 2026 — SELECTIVE DEMOLITION START DATE MARCH 10, 2026 — STOP WORK ORDER ISSUED mARCH 25, 2026 -- 1010 E CESAR CHAvEZ BUilding PERmiT SUBmiTTEd To CoA APRIL 1, 2026 -- HLC BRIEFING (Briefing related to on site conditions) APRil 7, 2026 -- SPE UPdATE SUBmiTTEd To CoA FoR APPRovAl • Design team met with permitting building reviewer and building official to discuss APRIL 8, 2026 -- ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MTG resubmission drawing requirements and code requirements • Design team prepared and updated drawings for permitting resubmission 3. HiSToRiC FACAdE mAinTAinS THE oRiginAl SUPPoRTS And BRACing PRovidEd By THE gC FoR PRoTECTion FRom THE ElEmEnTS. no CURREnT woRk iS AFFECTing HiSToRiC FACAdE To dATE. APRIL 20, 2026 -- 1010 E CESAR CHAVEZ MCR COMMENTS RECEIVED (18 DAY TOTAL REVIEW @ COA) mAy 5, 2026 -- SPE APPRovEd By CoA (21 DAY TOTAL …
Austin Equity-Based Preservation Plan Implementation: TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS (TDR) Market Analysis Historic Landmark Commission June 3, 2026 The Why Council Direction: Comprehensively reform Austin's historic tax incentive program to advance equity and align with specific recommendations in the Equity-Based Preservation Plan, including Transfers of Development Rights. (Resolution 20230323-059, Resolution 20241121-078 Motion Sheet #1) Downtown Austin Plan: Establish a Transfer of Development Rights system to allow Warehouse District property owners to sell unused floor area to property owners seeking greater density in other parts of Downtown. (Adopted 2011) Equity-Based Preservation Plan: Actively explore how a Transfer of Development Rights program could successfully support preservation of smaller-scale downtown buildings, commercial corridors, and historic districts in areas targeted for higher density. (Adopted Nov. 2024 as part of Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan) What is Transfer of Development Rights (TDR)? How It Works • Voluntary, market-based tool • The owner of a protected property (sending site) sells unused development capacity • The developer (receiving site) purchases additional development capacity for a new building Sending Sites are properties the City wants to protect, such as historic landmarks. Receiving Sites are properties in areas targeted for higher population density and growth. Receiving Site Sending Site Sending Site Source: NYU Furman Center TDR & Density Bonus Programs Considerations for Integration • Similar areas, different scales • Affordability should remain a priority • Setting a maximum allowable height would provide predictability for developers and neighbors • Further analysis and refinement are critical to ensure that any future TDR program complements density bonus programs Example Receiving Zones + TDR + Density Bonus + By-Right = Maximum Allowable Height TDR Project Timeline 5 2 0 2 . v o N 6 2 0 2 . n a J Research & Analysis Technical Analysis Engagement 6 2 0 2 h c r a M 6 2 0 2 l i r p A 6 2 0 2 e n u J Program Structure We Are Here 6 2 0 2 y l u J Final Report Survey & Focus Group Housing & Planning Committee (cancelled) Historic Landmark Commission Council Memo 1 2 3 4 TDR Stakeholder Committee Review TECHNICAL ANALYSIS Technical Analysis Study Areas Potential Sending Zones Example Receiving Zones Scale of TDR Supply Potential Sending Parcels 447 parcels may qualify as sending sites Sending Zone Historic Landmarks Eligible Landmarks E 11th & 12th St E Cesar Chavez & E 6th …
East Austin Historic Resource Survey Update Historic Landmark Commission Briefing HHM & Austin Planning | June 3, 2026 Why Survey? ▪ Know what we have so we can better plan for the future ▪ Provide useful information to property owners ▪ Guide recommendations of City staff and the Historic Landmark Commission ▪ Inform interpretive and wayfinding projects ▪ Identify potential heritage tourism sites 2 Project Area ▪ Expanded boundaries from 2016 ▪ Updated timeframe for building age (built by 1983) ▪ Approx. 9,000 resources on 7,100 parcels Eastern boundary of 2016 survey 2016 East Austin Survey 5,300 parcels surveyed 6,660 resources documented (built by 1971) Lady Bird Lake 3 What Does a Historic Resource Survey Do? ▪ Documents older buildings, structures, objects, and sites via: 1 1. Fieldwork 2. Archival research 2 3. Community input 3 ▪ Provides context for how areas developed ▪ Recommends individual properties and areas for potential historic designation ▪ Does not change zoning or property tax—informational document only 4 1 Fieldwork For all buildings in survey area: ▪ Photographs For buildings constructed by 1983: ▪ Architectural character and physical integrity ▪ Heritage tourism sites 5 2 Archival Research ▪ Expanded historic context statement for East Austin with historical trends and events through 1983 ▪ Histories of potential historic districts ▪ Occupancy histories of properties that retain integrity Images from Austin History Center, Austin Public Library 6 3 Community Input ▪ Community questionnaire: ▪ Provide context not found in archives ▪ Identify additional significant places ▪ Oral histories 7 Recommendations 1. Compile archival research findings 2. 3. Integrate community input Identify historical themes and trends 4. Evaluate eligibility for local and National Register historic designation 5. Assess potential historic district boundaries 8 What Happens After a Survey? ▪ Outreach and workshops for owners of properties identified as eligible for historic designation ▪ Heritage Preservation Grant outreach to eligible sites that serve tourists 2016 Survey Recommendations by the Numbers 298 potential historic landmarks 24 potential historic districts 337 properties eligible for individual National Register listing 9 Project Timeline INFORMATION COLLECTION ▪ Field survey ▪ Archival research ▪ Community input PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS • Public feedback on draft report SURVEY RECOMMENDATIONS • Final report • Targeted follow up 2026 2027 2028 10 Project Timeline INFORMATION COLLECTION ▪ Field survey ▪ Archival research ▪ Community input PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS • Public feedback on draft report SURVEY RECOMMENDATIONS • Final report • …
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Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Chris Dial < Monday, June 1, 2026 1:41 PM Historic Preservation Office CASE # HR 2026-057184 [You don't o(cid:332)en get email from c h(cid:425)ps://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIden(cid:415)fica(cid:415)on ] Learn why this is important at External Email - Exercise Cau(cid:415)on JUNE 1, 2026 CONCERING: CASE # HR 2026-057184 - 208 W. 32ND ST CONTACT: Hunter Sturgill PUBLIC HEARING : HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION, JUNE 3, 2026 Dear Nr. Sturgill, My husband & I have owned/lived at 202 W. 32nd St since 1978. 208 W. 32nd St has been in disrepair for years & in our opinion, not worthy of preserva(cid:415)on. We are in favor of complete demoli(cid:415)on & building a new structure on this site, hopefully in character with this neighborhood. We can not a(cid:425)end the hearing on June 3, 2026. Please keep me informed. Thank you, Chris Dial CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use cau(cid:415)on when clicking links or opening a(cid:425)achments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" bu(cid:425)on in Outlook. For any addi(cid:415)onal ques(cid:415)ons or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@aus(cid:415)ntexas.gov". 1
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Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Commissioners: Bill W < Sunday, May 31, 2026 5:31 PM Historic Preservation Office 3304 Oakmont Blvd. PR-2026-053766, HR 2026-059342 External Email - Exercise Caution The Historic Review Committee of the Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association has reviewed the applicant’s plans to add a rear addition and remodel the front porch and add a carport at this property. The current home was built in 1947 and is a Contributing Property to the Old West Austin Historic District, which we consider to be of importance. The members of our HLC committee have no problem with the addition to the rear of the property, but are concerned that the remodel of the front porch, change in window and carport will substantially change the front of the home and will remove it from being a Contributing Property of the OWAHD. If this is the case, we are wondering if the Commission and the property owners might consider making changes to the front which would allow the home to remain a Contributing Property. Overall, the modifications indicate that the owners just need a little more room in their home and we are glad they are willing to remodel and stay in Bryker Woods, rather than sell and/or demo the house! We very much value our neighbors and are always grateful when then keep and just remodel their homes. Thank you for your consideration. --Bill Woods, Chair Historic Review Committee Bryker Woods NA Living on Earth is expensive but it does include a free trip around the Sun. This message is confidential, intended only for the named recipient and may contain information that is privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient, please notify the sender. All comments are the sender’s personal opinion unless otherwise noted. 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". 1
June 3, 2026 RE: 1808 East Cesar Chavez Street Demolition Dear Chair Heimsath, Vice Chair Evans, and Members of the Historic Landmark Commission, Preservation Austin exists to empower Austinites to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful community culture through preservation. We write today to request that the Historic Landmark Commission initiate historic zoning for 1808 East Cesar Chavez Street for its architecture, historic associations, and community value. This property stands as a unique example of two-story vernacular double pen architecture, one of the few remaining examples of this style in East Austin, as noted by the staff report. Since it was built, the property has been home to a string of neighborhood service businesses, including a beauty parlor, a barber shop, and shoe repair. Until recently, the building maintained continuous occupancy, and served as a reliable anchor on this corner of East Austin. But even more importantly, it stands as a landmark of the cultural memory of East Cesar Chavez that is rapidly vanishing. Once a lively commercial corridor of businesses owned by Austin’s Black and Mexican American communities is today the site of willful neglect and poor stewardship. What survives of this memory deserves protection. The 2016 East Austin Historic Resource Survey found 1808 East Cesar Chavez Street eligible for designation as a City of Austin Landmark, as well as contributing to a potential local or National Register historic district. Designation would unlock a host of financial opportunities for a preservation-minded property owner to rehabilitate the property, including state and federal tax credits worth up to 45% of qualifying expenses; local property tax incentives; and a host of grant programs, including our own, that support preservation work. There is so much potential to breathe new life into this once-vibrant corridor that demolition for a vacant lot would completely extinguish. We ask the Historic Landmark Commission to recognize the significance of this site and the potential it holds for the future of East Cesar Chavez. Thank you for your consideration and your service to the City of Austin. Sincerely, Miriam Conner, President
Steering Committee Members: Stephen L. Amos, Chair Mark Ashby, Jeff Callahan, Scott Campbell, Marc Carlson, Hunter Coleman, Evelyn Fujimoto, Adrienne Goldsberry, Nick Mehl, William Osborn, Charlie Rice, Paul Shattuck, Shawn Shillington June 1, 2026 Historic Landmark Commission 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Re: DA-2026-038798 - 403 Orchard Street DA-2026-038813 – 1208 West 4th Street Dear Chair Heimsath and HLC Commissioners, The Old West Austin Neighborhood Association (OWANA) Zoning Committee does not support the demolition of the structures located at 403 Orchard Street and 1208 West 4th Street. OWANA recognizes the importance of preserving contributing structures within the historic district, as the cumulative loss of these buildings could ultimately threaten the district’s historic designation and character. Based on our understanding, both structures appear to be in sound condition. Accordingly, OWANA strongly encourages the applicant to make a good-faith effort to preserve these resources through relocation and to provide financial assistance for reasonable relocation-related expenses. Through its ongoing engagement with residents and preservation stakeholders, OWANA will help raise awareness of opportunities and resources that may support the successful relocation of these structures. OWANA is also concerned about the potential impact of redevelopment on established local businesses that contribute to the fabric of the neighborhood. In particular, OWANA strongly supports the preservation and continued success of Better Half, which has become an important community gathering place and neighborhood amenity. Long-standing local businesses such as Better Half help foster community connections, contribute to the unique character of Old West Austin, and enhance the vitality of the district. OWANA remains committed to working collaboratively with the applicant on the proposed development. As the project advances, we will advocate for building materials, architectural elements, and site design features that are compatible with and sensitive to the character of the surrounding neighborhood. Preserving and strengthening the integrity of our National Historic District, while supporting the local businesses that help define our community, remains a core priority for OWANA. We believe thoughtful development, historic preservation, and neighborhood-serving businesses can successfully coexist and thrive together. Sincerely, Stephen L. Amos Chair Old West Austin Neighborhood Association, Inc. OWANA
403 Orchard Street Historic Landmark Commission Item 14: DA-2026-038798 June 3, 2026 1 Demolition Applications 2 1960 Sanborn Map 3 403 Orchard Street Item 14: DA-2026-038798 4 403 Orchard Street: Landmark Designation Criteria § LDC 25-2-352: 1. years ago; and The property must be 50 years old and must represent a period of significance of at least 50 The property must retain a high degree of integrity, as defined by the National Register of 2. Historic Places, that clearly conveys its historical significance and does not include an addition or alteration which has significantly compromised its integrity; and 3. Demonstrates significance in at least two of the following categories: • Architecture • Historical Associations • Archaeology • Community Value • Landscape Feature 5 403 Orchard Street: Staff Report and Recommendation 6 Requests We respectfully request recommendation for the requested demolition of the structure located at 403 Orchard Street and to release the demolition permit upon receipt of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 7 8 403 Orchard Street: Landmark Designation Criteria i. Architecture. ✓ Embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; × Exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; ✓ Displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, 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. HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY: • 1917 Single-Family House • National Folk stylistic influence • No alterations noted • Not eligible for local historic district designation • Individually eligible for National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) designation 9 403 Orchard Street: Landmark Designation Criteria × ii. Historical Associations. The property has long-standing significant associations with persons, groups, the institutions, businesses, or events of historic importance which contributed significantly 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. to × iii. Archaeology. The property has, or is expected to yield, significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region; × iv. …
Steering Committee Members: Stephen L. Amos, Chair Mark Ashby, Jeff Callahan, Scott Campbell, Marc Carlson, Hunter Coleman, Evelyn Fujimoto, Adrienne Goldsberry, Nick Mehl, William Osborn, Charlie Rice, Paul Shattuck, Shawn Shillington June 1, 2026 Historic Landmark Commission 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Re: DA-2026-038798 - 403 Orchard Street DA-2026-038813 – 1208 West 4th Street Dear Chair Heimsath and HLC Commissioners, The Old West Austin Neighborhood Association (OWANA) Zoning Committee does not support the demolition of the structures located at 403 Orchard Street and 1208 West 4th Street. OWANA recognizes the importance of preserving contributing structures within the historic district, as the cumulative loss of these buildings could ultimately threaten the district’s historic designation and character. Based on our understanding, both structures appear to be in sound condition. Accordingly, OWANA strongly encourages the applicant to make a good-faith effort to preserve these resources through relocation and to provide financial assistance for reasonable relocation-related expenses. Through its ongoing engagement with residents and preservation stakeholders, OWANA will help raise awareness of opportunities and resources that may support the successful relocation of these structures. OWANA is also concerned about the potential impact of redevelopment on established local businesses that contribute to the fabric of the neighborhood. In particular, OWANA strongly supports the preservation and continued success of Better Half, which has become an important community gathering place and neighborhood amenity. Long-standing local businesses such as Better Half help foster community connections, contribute to the unique character of Old West Austin, and enhance the vitality of the district. OWANA remains committed to working collaboratively with the applicant on the proposed development. As the project advances, we will advocate for building materials, architectural elements, and site design features that are compatible with and sensitive to the character of the surrounding neighborhood. Preserving and strengthening the integrity of our National Historic District, while supporting the local businesses that help define our community, remains a core priority for OWANA. We believe thoughtful development, historic preservation, and neighborhood-serving businesses can successfully coexist and thrive together. Sincerely, Stephen L. Amos Chair Old West Austin Neighborhood Association, Inc. OWANA
1208 W 4th Street Historic Landmark Commission Item 15: DA-2026-038813 June 3, 2026 1 Demolition Application 2 1960 Sanborn Map 3 1208 W 4th Street Item 15: DA-2026-038813 4 Period of Historic Significance (Prior to 1976): 1977 Aerial 5 1208 W 4th Street: Landmark Designation Criteria § LDC 25-2-352: 1. years ago; and The property must be 50 years old and must represent a period of significance of at least 50 The property must retain a high degree of integrity, as defined by the National Register of 2. Historic Places, that clearly conveys its historical significance and does not include an addition or alteration which has significantly compromised its integrity; and 3. Demonstrates significance in at least two of the following categories: • Architecture • Historical Associations • Archaeology • Community Value • Landscape Feature 6 1208 W 4th Street: Alterations Impacting Integrity Additional exterior door penetration All windows and doors replaced Side porch addition 7 1208 W 4th Street: Landmark Designation Criteria HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY: • Quonset Hut • No stylistic influences visible • Not eligible for local or NRHP designation • Side porch addition • Fenestration pattern altered • All windows and doors replaced i. Architecture. ✓ Embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; ✓ Exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; × Displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, 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. Engineers Constructing Quonset Hut, 1944-1945 Unknown Location The Portal to Texas History 8 1208 W 4th Street: Landmark Designation Criteria ii. Historical Associations. institutions, The property has 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. long-standing significant associations with persons, groups, Built in 1940 and relocated from Camp Mabry (National Register of Historic Places) in the 1970s. Camp Mabry Gate, 1918 The Portal …
