Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for June 4, 2025 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. 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, fill out the Microsoft Form. QR code and link at the bottom of this document. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 1. C14H-2025-0022 – 1701 San Gabriel St. Graves House Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed May 7, 2025) Applicant: Sean Reynolds City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 2. C14H-2025-0059 – 2500 Nueces St. Whitehall Cooperative Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Whitehall Intentional Society City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 3. HR-2025-039309 – 900 Chicon St. Old Administration Building, Huston-Tillotson University Heritage Grant Project Council District 1 Proposal: Remove and replace basement wall membrane. Applicant: Canary Gallion City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Commented [MK1]: @Lukes, Austin Making sure that this is correct. Commented [LA2R1]: Confirmed, it is H-T University 4. HR-2025-057874 – 600 Harthan St. Harthan Street Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Total demolition of a contributing building. Applicant: Jewels Cain City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 National Register District Permit Applications 5. DA-2025-055682 – 1212-1214 W 6th St. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: Jewels Cain City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 6. PR-2025-029950; HR-2025-056344 – 1703 Alameda Dr. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building, new construction. (Demolition postponed May 7, 2025) Applicant: Brian Randall City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 7. HR-2024-123060 – 1003 Maufrais St. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a new addition and remodel a contributing building. Construct a new cabana and pool. (Postponed May 7, 2025) Applicant: Jennifer Hanlen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 8. PR-2024-159632 – 705 West Lynn St. West Line National Register Historic …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, June 4th, 2025 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the 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. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, (D-8) Chair Roxanne Evans (D-2), Vice Chair Jeffrey Acton (Mayor) Harrison Eppright (D-1) Kevin Koch (D-3) Judah Rice (D-4) Harmony Grogan (D-5) Carl Larosche (D-6) Jaime Alvarez (D-7) Bat Taniguchi (D-9) Trey McWhorter (D-10) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. May 7, 2025 – Offered for consent approval. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 2. C14H-2025-0022 – 1701 San Gabriel St. Graves House Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed May 7, 2025) Applicant: Sean Reynolds City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to July 2, 2025. 3. C14H-2025-0059 – 2500 Nueces St. Whitehall Cooperative Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Whitehall Intentional Society City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the proposed zoning change from multifamily-neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) to multifamily-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (MF-4-H-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 4. HR-2025-039309 – 900 Chicon St. Old Administration Building, Huston-Tillotson University Heritage Grant Project Council District 1 Proposal: Remove and replace basement wall membrane. Applicant: Canary Gallion City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the certificate of appropriateness in concurrence with Architectural Review Committee feedback. 5. HR-2025-057874 – 600 Harthan St. Harthan Street Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building. Applicant: Jewels Cain City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Concur with Committee feedback and …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: C14H-2025-0059 HLC DATE: June 4, 2025 PC DATE: TBD CC DATE: TBD APPLICANT: Alessio Franko for Whitehall Intentional Society (owner-initiated) HISTORIC NAME: Whitehall Cooperative, Alpha Epsilon Phi WATERSHED: Shoal Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 2500 Nueces Street, ZONING CHANGE: MF-4-NP to MF-4-H-NP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from multifamily- neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) to multifamily-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (MF-4-H-NP) combining district zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: architecture, community value, and historical associations. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Central Austin Combined: West University Neighborhood Plan, Austin Independent School District, Austin Neighborhoods Council, CANPAC (Central Austin Neigh Plan Area Committee), Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Preservation Austin, Shoal Creek Conservancy, University Area Partners, West Campus Neighborhood Association DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The 2020 North Central Austin Historic Resource Survey did not recommend the property for individual local or National Register listing; however, no research on the home’s significance was done at that time. Throughout 2024, City staff and Preservation Austin worked with Whitehall Cooperative leadership to highlight this building’s deep significance as an Austin institution. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: The historic zoning application summarizes Whitehall Cooperative’s importance to Austin, to the University of Texas, to the history of women University students’ resilience and ambition, to integration efforts during the mid-twentieth century, and to the cooperative housing movement across Texas: Whitehall Cooperative, the oldest independently run residential cooperative in Texas, has a rich history that dates to 1896. Originally built by Samuel D. Harlan as a single-family home, it was later transformed into a boarding house in the 1920s to accommodate University of Texas students. The property…was purchased by Whitehall in 1960 and became a hub for student activism and affordable housing. Over the years, Whitehall has been a model for cooperative living, emphasizing shared responsibilities and democratic decision-making. The cooperative has expanded to include non-students, contributing to Austin’s broader cooperative movement by supporting various community initiatives, including the founding of Wheatsville Co-op and the People's Community Clinic. Today, Whitehall remains an affordable, community-oriented space for people of all ages and backgrounds, maintaining its historical charm while adapting to the needs of its diverse members.1 § 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; …
City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet A. APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC ZONING PROJECT INFORMATION: DEPARTMENTAL USE ONLY APPLICATION DATE:__________________ FILE NUMBER(S) _____________________________________________ TENTATIVE HLC DATE: TENTATIVE PC or ZAP DATE:_________________ TENTATIVE CC DATE:_________________ CASE MANAGER _______________________________ APPLICATION ACCEPTED BY:________________________________________ CITY INITIATED: YES / NO ROLLBACK: YES/NO BASIC PROJECT DATA: 1. OWNER’S NAME:________________________________________________________________________________ 2. PROJECT NAME:________________________________________________________________________________ 3. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (or Range): __________________________________________________________ ZIP__________________________ COUNTY:______________________________________ IF PROJECT ADDRESS CANNOT BE DEFINED ABOVE: LOCATED ____________ FRONTAGE FEET ALONG THE N. S. E. W. (CIRCLE ONE) SIDE OF ______________________________________ (ROAD NAME PROPERTY FRONTS ONTO), WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY _______________________________________ DISTANCE FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH _________________________________________ CROSS STREET. AREA TO BE REZONED: 4. ACRES _________________ (OR) SQ.FT._______________ 5. ZONING AND LAND USE INFORMATION: EXISTING ZONING EXISTING USE __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ TRACT# (IF MORE THAN 1) ________ ________ ________ ACRES / SQ. FT. PROPOSED USE PROPOSED ZONING _______________ _______________ _______________ _____________ _____________ _____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ RELATED CURRENT CASES: (YES / NO) 6. ACTIVE ZONING CASE? 7. RESTRICTIVE COVENANT? (YES / NO) (YES / NO) 8. SUBDIVISION? (YES / NO) 9. SITE PLAN? FILE NUMBER: ______________________________________ FILE NUMBER: ______________________________________ FILE NUMBER: ______________________________________ FILE NUMBER: ______________________________________ Adopted December 2012 6 Whitehall Intentional Society, Inc. Whitehall Cooperative787052500 Nueces St. Austin, TXTravis0.2282MF-4-NPResidence0.2282ResidenceMF-4-H-NP City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet PROPERTY DESCRIPTION (SUBDIVISION REFERENCE OR METES AND BOUNDS): 10a. SUBDIVISION REFERENCE: Name: _____________________________________________________________ Block(s) ______________________ Lot(s )___________________ Outlot(s) _____________________ Plat Book: _________________________________Page Number:_________________________________ 10b. METES AND BOUNDS (Attach two copies of certified field notes if subdivision reference is not available or zoning includes partial lots) DEED REFERENCE CONVEYING PROPERTY TO PRESENT OWNER AND TAX PARCEL I.D.: 11. VOLUME:_______________PAGE:______________ TAX PARCEL I.D. NO. _____________________________ OTHER PROVISIONS: 12. IS PROPERTY IN A ZONING COMBINING DISTRICT / OVERLAY ZONE? YES / NO TYPE OF COMBINING DIST/OVERLAY ZONE (NCCD,NP, etc)____________________________________ 13. LOCATED IN A LOCAL OR NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT? YES / NO 14. IS A TIA REQUIRED? YES / NO (NOT REQUIRED IF BASE ZONING IS NOT CHANGING) TRIPS PER DAY:_____________________________ TRAFFIC SERIAL ZONE(S):_________________ ________________ _________________ ________________ OWNERSHIP TYPE: 15. ___SOLE ___COMMUNITY PROPERTY ___PARTNERSHIP ___CORPORATION ____TRUST If ownership is other than sole or community property, list individuals/partners/principals below or attach separate sheet. OWNER INFORMATION: 16. OWNER CONTACT INFORMATION SIGNATURE:_______________________________________ NAME: _______________________________________ FIRM NAME:___________________________________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER: _____________ STREET ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________________ CITY: ______________________________ STATE: _______________ ZIP CODE: ____________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________ AGENT INFORMATION (IF …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JUNE 4, 2025 HR-2025-039309 HERITAGE GRANT RECIPIENT: SPRING 2025 HUSTON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY – OLD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 900 CHICON STREET 4.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Replace the wall membrane present at the basement walls to prevent moisture infiltration and water damage. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1. Remove existing membrane 2. Clean, inspect, and repair walls where needed 3. Seal cracks and install new membrane 4. Install drainage protection at building exterior ARCHITECTURE The Old Administration Building is a three-story structure with a partial basement located on the campus of Huston- Tillotson University. It is constructed of masonry units with extruded mortar joints, with the basement clad in plaster. The entire building is painted white and features a covered entry at one corner. There is a large amount of fenestration at all levels, including the basement walls where the surrounding grade slopes downward. 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 Historic material is prioritized to be retained, with only sacrificial materials, such as the existing moisture membrane, to be removed. 2. Foundations Basement wall foundation will be repaired to match the existing material. 4. Exterior walls and trim By introducing drainage that will prevent moisture from infiltrating the walls, the exterior material will be at a reduced risk for water-related damage. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. COMMITTEE FEEDBACK Consider a French drain or other drainage systems as part of a larger moisture mitigation plan, with an emphasis towards a system that can be cleaned of debris to ensure a long lifespan. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve this Spring 2025 Heritage Grant project in concurrence with Architectural Review Committee feedback. LOCATION MAP 4.0 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 4.0 – 3 Grant application, 2025
HUSTON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY AUSTIN, TEXAS Project Applicant Applicant Site Address: 900 Chicon Street, Austin, TX, 78702 email address: Name: Huston-Til cgallion@htu.edu lotson University Old Administration The Historic symbolizing a vital generations, aesthetic piece of this project proposes our shared heritage. targeted authenticity. and historical restoration, Building holds significant cultural and architectural value, To ensure its continued measures for future preservation that address structural restorative integrity, This project of the basement moisture supports the removal floor will undergo and replacement membrane of the basement wall membrane. the structure from continued The outer walls intrusion, ensuring long-term stability replacement to protect and preservation. Phase 1 Remove and Replace Excavate the soil around the basement foundation Slope soil away from the foundation existing membrane Outer Membrane (6 feet) around perimeter-providing enough working to ensure proper drainage space. during and after the work. Remove to expose the outer walls. The excavation down to the Phase 2 Clean and Inspect Walls Clean the walls thoroughly, or manual scrub cleaning with synthetic brush cleaner-water rinse after Inspect the walls for cracks, holes, membrane. debris, or old coating. to ensure a smooth surface. will be repaired All defects or damage. applying removing any dirt, before the Power wash-100 PSI or below Dawn will be used as a Phase 3. Repair Cracks Prime Fill cracks Seal all joints enters or holes in the basement where the foundation through seams or imperfections. and Seal Joints walls using flexible Foundation Sealant meets the wall with a flexible This ensures sealant. that no water Phase 4. Apply Bonding Primer and then Sealant (allow to dry) Apply primer to help liquid adhere to walls. membrane Apply Sealant Phase 5. Install the Waterproof Membrane- liquid and sheet Phase 6. Install Drainage Layer and Protection Phase 7. Backfill After the membrane and drainage system are installed, with Proper Soil backfill area the excavated Additional Needed Gutters Phase 8. Install Supplies and Equipment: Excavation Cleaning Foundation Sealant Power Washer-100 PSI or below equipment debris supplies (Dawn, synthetic brushes, towels) /concrete sealant-flexible sheet-waterproof Membrane Soil Rotten wood replacement Earth compactor Drainage-backflow prevention Damaged gutter replacement 350 ft Double wall culvert Dumpster *All work and materials will meet the Secretar y of Interiors standards.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JUNE 4, 2025 DA-2025-055669; HR-2025-057874 HARTHAN STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT 600 HARTHAN STREET 5 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a contributing building. ARCHITECTURE The primary and secondary buildings at 600 Harthan Street, constructed ca. 1930, display Spanish Colonial Revival stylistic influences. This is the most recent building in the district and is an excellent example of the evolving design sensibilities of the era. Permit research suggests that three major additions to the two buildings on the lot took place between 1981 and 1984; however, these do not appear to have precluded the building’s inclusion as a contributing structure in the 2008 district nomination. DESIGN STANDARDS The Harthan Street Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: I. EXISTING BUILDINGS A. FAÇADE. 1. Retain the original façade of the house. Do not change the character, appearance, configuration, or materials of the façade, except to restore buildings to their original appearance 2. Do not add architectural features to a house which it never had. B. EXTERIOR WALL MATERIALS 1. Repair damaged exterior wall materials to the greatest extent possible. Replace only those sections which are deteriorated beyond repair. Replace deteriorated wall materials in kind to match existing wall materials. Do not replace wood siding with cementitious fiber board. 2. Do not apply aluminum, vinyl or other synthetic siding as a replacement for a primary building material. 3. Do not paint masonry. C. PORCHES 1. Do not remove any porch or enclose a front porch. 2. Do not add a new porch or deck to the main façade where one never existed. 3. Repair damaged porch elements in kind whenever possible. If replacement is necessary, replace only those elements beyond repair and reproduce the historic elements in the new material. Do not add railings to a porch which never had them. Do not use raw wood or latticework as a railing material. D. ROOFING 1. Use roofing materials which duplicate the original or existing materials whenever possible. Do not replace a composition shingle roof with a metal roof, but explore the possibility of fiberglass shingles with a profile similar to a wood-shake or composition shingle for greater energy efficiency. 2. Maintain the general shape and slope of the existing roof as seen from the street. 3. Maintain existing chimneys. E. WINDOWS AND DOORS 1. Retain …
H I S T O R I C L A N D M A R K C O M M I S S I O N | J U N E 4 , 2 0 2 5 Existing Site Plan A B C A. Two (2) story, four (4) unit apartment building • Built in the 1930s D B. Two (2) story residence • Built in 1920 C. Two (2) story garage apartment • Built post 1984 • HLC approved the demolition of building C in 2017 (LHD-2017-0006) D. Two (2) and three (3) story building • • Two (2) story building was built in the 1930s and designed by the son of Building A who was an MIT student at the time Three (3) story portion of the building was added in 1984 and was designed by Black + Vernooy. Note: The buildings have been vacant for over a decade and mostly unconditioned during this time. The severe neglect of the properties has resulted in suspected water damage, significant exterior damage, and poor structural integrity. Reference expert reports. ORIGINAL STRUCTURES* RENOVATIONS/ADD ONS APPROVED FOR DEMOLITION * Original Structures have undergone significant exterior modifications and no longer resemble the historic structures 600 Harthan Does No Longer has Historical Significance Criteria to be a Contributing Structure: Age and Integrity 1. At least 50 years old 2. Must retain its historical integrity, meaning the building has not been significantly altered in ways that remove or obscure important historic materials or features Buildings A, B, & C Building D 1. At least 50 years old 1. At least 50 years old • Building A: Built in the 1930s (as an addition to the original western • Original Structure: The original structure (northern portion of structure, bldg. B) existing building) was built in the 1930s. • Building B: Built in 1920 (original structure on the former western • Add-On: The southern portion of the structure was constructed in lot) • Building C: Modern construction (built post 1984) 1984, making it nonhistorical. 2. Must retain its historical integrity, meaning the building has not been significantly altered in ways that remove or obscure important historic materials or features • Building A: The building has undergone a series of major renovations in the last 50 years. • Building B: Does not retain historic integrity. Examples include, original wood siding has been covered in stucco, window sizes and …
May 28, 2025 Riverside Resources 1221 S MoPac Expy, Suite 200 Austin, TX 78746 Attention: Mr. Barrett Lepore Subject: REPORT OF FINDINGS Site: 600 Harthan, Austin, Texas Allana, Buick & Bers, Inc. (ABB) is pleased to present this report of our findings regarding the above referenced project in Austin, Texas. The objective of our review is to determine the condition of the original improvements and determine whether the original materials still exist in pace or if they remain in a condition such that they could be restored. We observed the conditions at the property during a site visit on May 22, 2025. The structures at the site appear to have been significantly altered by renovations and additions since the 1930’s. The East Structure buildings are stucco clad wood framed structures. The 1984 Addition has cracks in the stucco and poor detailing that is susceptible to wood rot due to lack of drainage at soffits. The stucco clad walls at the courtyards have significant cracks exposing the wood framing also due to poor drainage. The stucco at the original 600 Harthan house appears to have been modified, resurfaced, and repainted. The original windows from the residential structures appear to have been discarded and replaced. The West Structure buildings have not been maintained over the past 10 years. It is likely that there is concealed wood rot in the framing due to the age of the structure, cracks observed in the stucco, and poor stucco drainage. The wood framed windows show signs of wood rot. Given the major renovations including roof replacements, exterior stucco application/replacement and window size/material changes, it is our conclusion that the original exterior materials that can be refurbished are limited to Building A. The original materials at the remaining structures are mostly missing or are in a condition that would not be refurbished due to their more recent installation. 835 W 6th St., Suite 1410, Austin, TX 78701 Riverside Resources May 28, 2025 Page 2 The following summarizes our observations. West Structure Building A – Two Story Multi-Family Structure • Stucco: Likely original materials. • Windows: Likely original materials. • Roofing: Unknown. • Integrity for restoration: The stucco will require extensive repairs due to concealed wood rot. The windows could be repaired and refurbished. The roofing cannot be refurbished. Building B - 1920’s Victorian – • Stucco: Retrofit over original siding. • Windows: Not original windows. • Roofing: …
Steering Committee Members: Stephen L. Amos, Chair Renae Alsobrook, Mark Ashby, Evelyn Fujimoto, Adrienne Goldsberry, Paula Hern, Nick Mehl, William Osborn, Charlie Rice, Paul Shattuck, Shawn Shillington, Erika Tatum, Meghan Yancy May 13, 2025 Subject: OWANA Position on Proposed Demolition at 600 Harthan Street - 2025-055669 DA Dear Chair Heimsath and Members of the Historic Landmark Commission, The Old West Austin Neighborhood Association (OWANA) Zoning Committee and Steering Committee have voted not to oppose the proposed demolition of the structure located at 600 Harthan Street. The building has remained vacant and in a state of neglect for over a decade, presenting significant challenges to preservation efforts. The Zoning Committee met with representatives from Riverside Resources to review early plans for the redevelopment of the site, envisioned as part of the overall concept for 1214 W 6th Street. The concept presented envisions a continuation of small-scale shops and offices along the north side of West 6th Street, designed to complement the Sixth & Blanco project now under construction. The proposed development is intended to reflect appropriate scale and massing in accordance with the design guidelines of the Harthan Local Historic District (LHD), and to ensure compatibility with the character of both the Harthan and Castle Hill Local Historic Districts. The project aspires to create a vibrant, pedestrian-oriented space where residents and visitors can shop, dine, and engage with the community. Given the long-term condition of the property and the thoughtful nature of the proposed redevelopment, OWANA believes it is appropriate to defer to the judgment of the Historic Landmark Commission in this matter. Sincerely, Stephen L. Amos Steering Committee Chair Old West Austin Neighborhood Association
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JUNE 4, 2025 DA-2025-055682; GF-2025-059297 1212-1214 W. 6TH STREET WEST LINE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 6 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1951 commercial building along with ca. 1968 and 1973 rear additions. ARCHITECTURE The front portion of the building, built in 1951, is a one- and two-part commercial block with a flat roof and dramatic horizontals that complement its Mid-century Modern design. It is clad in brick and stucco and features fixed metal windows and a dramatic wing wall at the street elevation. The rear shop addition at the rear-east side of the lot was constructed between 1962 and 1968, and a second floor was added around 1973. Though the automobile bay doors have been filled in with fixed windows, they still evoke the building’s original use as an auto shop. RESEARCH The structure at 1212-1214 W. 6th Street is a connected complex of several buildings associated with the Goad, Maund, and McMorris auto dealerships during the site’s period of significance. The first commercial structure on the site was a large showroom and service center for the Goad Motor Company, who sold Cadillacs and Oldsmobiles, in 1951. West 5th and 6th Streets, from the 1920s onward, earned the name “Automobile Row” as service stations and dealerships replaced earlier industrial and residential structures along Downtown’s east-west corridors. According to author Daniel Strohl, the Goad Motor Company remained in business continuously from the 1920s through the 1990s, though operations and facilities were spread throughout Texas. T. J. Goad moved his dealership from Breckenridge to San Antonio in the 1920s and remained there until 1949, when he moved the business to the intersection of 2nd and Guadalupe in Austin.1 After commissioning an expansive new facility on the west side, Goad Motor Company opened for business in August of 1951. A large service staff ensured that customers would return frequently for tune-ups. By 1957, Charles Maund Oldsmobile-Cadillac had purchased the property. According to the draft Downtown Austin Historic Resource Survey, “Maund owned the [dealership] from 1957 to 1994. Charles Maund started buying and selling used cars at the age of 19 in Port Arthur before moving to Austin and opening his first dealership at the age of 30 at 1214 W. 6th St. Over the next couple of decades, Charles Maund expanded his business to include multiple dealerships across Texas. According to his obituary, …
H I S T O R I C L A N D M A R K C O M M I S S I O N | J U N E 4 , 2 0 2 5 Site Overview Original Structure built in 1951 Modern Addition built circa 1995 1214 W 6th Street Does not Have Historical Integrity as Features have been Removed through Exterior Modifications Criteria to be a Contributing Structure: Age and Integrity 1. At least 50 years old 2. Must retain its historical integrity, meaning the building has not been significantly altered in ways that remove or obscure important historic materials or features Original Structure Eastern Addition 1. At least 50 years old • Built circa 1951 2. Must retain its historical integrity, meaning the building has not been significantly altered in ways that remove or obscure important historic materials or features • The building has been significantly altered in ways that remove or obscure historic features. Examples include: • Original garage doors have been removed and replaced with modern windows. Service entrances have been replaced with modern windows. Exterior doors have been altered. • • • Original showcase windows fronting 6th have been removed. • Brick features have been removed. 1. At least 50 years old • The structure is approximately 30 years old; therefore, the addition is not historic. • Built circa 1995 2. Must retain its historical integrity, meaning the building has not been significantly altered in ways that remove or obscure important historic materials or features • Modern building which has no historical integrity. 1214 W 6th Street Lacks Historical Significance Criteria to be a Contributing Structure: Historical Significance 1. Association with events that have made a significant contribution to broad patterns of history 2. Association with persons significant in history 3. Architectural merit, such as being a representative example of a style, method of construction, or work of a master 4. Potential to yield important information in history or prehistory Original Structure Eastern Addition 1. Association with events that have made a significant contribution to broad 1. Association with events that have made a significant contribution to patterns of history • No, in HDP-2018-0496 regarding the former Goad Motor Company broad patterns of history • No dealership at 307 W 5th Street, Staff concluded that “the building was a car dealership for most of its existence in the historic period; there do …
Steering Committee Members: Stephen L. Amos, Chair Renae Alsobrook, Mark Ashby, Evelyn Fujimoto, Adrienne Goldsberry, Paula Hern, Nick Mehl, William Osborn, Charlie Rice, Paul Shattuck, Shawn Shillington, Erika Tatum, Meghan Yancy May 13, 2025 Subject: Support for Demolition of 1214 W 6th Street - 2025-055682 DA Dear Chair Heimsath and Members of the Historic Landmark Commission, The Old West Austin Neighborhood Association (OWANA) Zoning Committee and Steering Committee have voted to support the proposed demolition of the structure at 1214 W 6th Street. The Zoning Committee met with representatives from Riverside Resources to review future plans for the redevelopment of the site, currently home to West Side Village. The concept presented envisions a thoughtful continuation of small-scale shops and offices along the north side of West 6th Street, complementing the Sixth & Blanco project currently under construction. The proposed development is intended to reflect a scale and massing that is compatible with the surrounding Harthan and Castle Hill Local Historic Districts. It aims to create a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly space where the community can shop, dine, and connect. We respectfully urge the Commission to support the demolition request for 1214 W 6th Street in light of these plans and the broader vision for the corridor. Sincerely, Stephen L. Amos Steering Committee Chair Old West Austin Neighborhood Association
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JUNE 4, 2025 PR-2025-029950; GF-2025-033059; HR-2025-056344 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 1703 ALAMEDA DRIVE 7.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1939 house and construct a residence. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Demolish the existing one-story house, which contributes to the National Register district. Construct a two-story house in generally the same location on the lot. ARCHITECTURE Built in a simple, minimal traditional form, the house at 1703 Alameda Drive is set at grade slightly above the street and is rectangular in plan with a small front porch cutout at one corner. The exterior is clad in horizontal wood siding, and original screen are present at the four front windows, along with a screen door at the rear of the porch for the main entry. There is minimal overhang from the hipped roof, which is clad in composition shingle. The house features numerous windows on all sides, typically paired or arranged in three units, side-by-side. A pier-and-beam foundation supports the one-story structure. The house is in good condition and has seen minimal alterations since construction. RESEARCH After construction around 1939, the house was first owned by Hiram & Doris Brown, who worked at local businesses such as Texas Cleaners & Shoe Repair. The Browns owned the property through World War II, and shortly after was sold to Charles & Bertha Kinney. Charles Kinney worked as a salesman and Bertha worked for many years as a clerk at the Internal Revenue Service. For a time, their adult son lived with them while attending the University of Texas. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location Proposed construction is generally on the same footprint as the existing house and matches setback to other houses on the street. 2. Orientation The proposed residence is oriented towards the street, like the existing house and neighbors on the same street. 3. Scale, massing, and height Generally, the neighbors on the same street have single-story houses or, if there is a second floor, it is setback from the front or visually hidden by a side-gabled roof. There is no setback in this design, nor does the plan call for breaking up the height …
SITE NOTES EROSION CONTROL 1. The contractor shall install erosion/sedimentation controls and tree/natural area protective fencing prior to any site preparation work (clearing, grubbing or excavation). 2. The contractor is required to inspect the controls and fences at weekly intervals and after significant rainfall events to insure that they are functioning properly. The person(s) responsible for maintenance of controls and fences shall immediately make any necessary repairs to damaged areas. Silt accumulation at controls must be removed when the depth reaches six (6) inches. TREE PROTECTION 1. All trees and natural areas shown on plan to be preserved shall be protected during construction with temporary fencing. 2. Protective fences shall be erected according to City of Austin Standards for Tree Protection. 3. Protective fences shall be installed prior to the start of any site preparation work (clearing, grubbing or grading), and shall be maintained throughout all phases of the construction project. 4. Erosion and sedimentation control barriers shall be installed or maintained in a manner which does not result in soil build-up within tree drip lines. 5. Protective fences shall surround the trees or group of trees, and will be located at the outermost limit of branches (drip line) , for natural areas, protective fences shall follow the Limit of Construction line, in order to prevent the following: A. Soil compaction in the root zone area resulting from vehicular traffic or storage of equipment or materials; B. Root zone disturbances due to grade changes (greater than 6 inches cut or fill), or trenching not reviewed and authorized by the City Aborist; C. Wounds to exposed roots, trunk or limbs by mechanical equipment; D. Other activities detrimental to trees such as chemical storage, cement truck cleaning, and fires. E P O L S 2 1 : 6 2 1 : 6 E P O L S E P O L S 2 1 : 6 6:12 SLOPE 6:12 SLOPE 2 1 : 6 E P O L S E P O L S 6:12 SLOPE 6:12 SLOPE E P O L S 2 1 : 2 2 1 : 6 2 1 : 6 E P O L S E P O L S 1 3/32"=1'-0" TPP AND ROOF PLAN Scale: North Arrow VISITABLE EXTERIOR ROUTE 1:12 SLOPE = 8.3% VISITABLE ENTRANCE SURFACE SHALL BE STABLE, FIRM, AND SLIP RESISTANT. PAVERS USED AS AN EXTERIOR VISITABLE ROUTE SHALL BE LEVEL WITH …
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P U B L I C H E A R I N G I N F O R M A T I O N Although applicants and/or their agents) are expected to attend a public hearing, you are not required to attend. However, if you do attend, you have the opportunity to speak FOR or AGAINST the proposed development or change. You may also contact a neighborhood or environmental organization that has expressed an interest in an application affecting your neighborhood. During a public hearing, the board or commission may postpone or continue an application's hearing to a later date or recommend approval or denial of the application. If the board or commission announces a specific date and time for a postponement or continuation that is not later than 60 days from the announcement, no further notice is required A board or commission's decision may be appealed by a person withstanding to appeal, or an interested party that is identified as a person who can appeal the decision. The body holding a public hearing on an appeal will determine whether a person has standing to appeal the decision. An interested party is defined as a person who is the applicant or record owner of the subject property, or who communicates an interest to a board or commission by: ? delivering a written statement to the board or commission before the public hearing that generally identifies the issues of concern (it may be delivered to the contact person listed on a notice); or ? appearing and speaking for the record at the public hearing; and: ? occupies a primary residence that is within 500 feet of the subject property or proposed development. ? is the record owner of property within 500 feet of the subject property or proposed development; or ? is an officer of an environmental or neighborhood organization that has an interest in or whose declared boundaries are within 500 feet of the subject property or proposed development? A notice of appeal must be filed with the director of the responsible department no later than 14 days after the decision. An appeal form may be available from the responsible department. For additional information on the City of Austin's land development process, please visit our website: www.austintexas.gov/abc Written comments must be submitted to the board or commission (or the contact person listed on the notice) before a public hearing. Your …
Brian Randall From: Sent: To: Subject: Saved. Thanks Brian Randall Monday, May 5, 2025 2:20 PM Sydney Schatz RE: 1703 From: Sydney Schatz < Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 5:21 PM To: Brian Randall < Subject: Fwd: 1703 > Just received from another neighbor. --- Sydney E. Schatz ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: JANET WEAVER Date: Wed, Apr 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM Subject: 1703 To: < We are fine with house demolition. Good luck with project. Jan and Bob 1702 Sent from my iPhone 1
