REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Judah Rice, Chair Jeffrey Acton Trey McWhorter AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order or, for remote participation, no later than noon the day before the meeting, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on September 15, 2025. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on December 18, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of ways to approach concerns about structural issues in older buildings. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action on Historic Sign Standards. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Cara Bertron at Austin Planning at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Operations Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026, AT 4:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, CONFERENCE ROOM 1401 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Historic Landmark Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. For questions, please email preservation@austintexas.gov. KEVIN KOCH JAIME ALVAREZ HARMONY GROGAN CURRENT COMMISSIONERS AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Architectural Review Committee Regular meeting on December 10, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. HR-2025-158169; C14H-1986-0003 – 3710 Cedar St. Confederate Woman's Home Council District 9 Proposal: Construct additions and replace windows. Applicant: Abby Penner 702 Winflo Dr. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: New construction. Applicant: Roy Jensen PR-2025-103903 – 1513 Murray Ln. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building and construct a new building. Applicant: Clean Tag Permits ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Hunter Sturgill at Austin Planning, at 512-974-3393, preservation@austintexas.gov , to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Historic Landmark Commission, please contact Hunter Sturgill at 512- 974-3393, preservation@austintexas.gov. REGISTER TO SPEAK https://forms.office.com/g/BmdRDJ3yvu Historic Landmark Commission Architectural Review Committee 2026 Meeting Schedule Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 at 4:00PM Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 at 4:00PM Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 at 4:00PM Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 at 4:00PM Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 at 4:00PM Wednesday, …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2025, AT 4:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, CONFERENCE ROOM 1401 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Historic Landmark Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. For questions, please email preservation@austintexas.gov. X KEVIN KOCH X JAIME ALVAREZ X HARMONY GROGAN CURRENT COMMISSIONERS DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: 4:00PM PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Architectural Review Committee Regular meeting on November 12th, 2025. MOTION: Approve the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes. Motion by Commissioner Grogan. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. Vote 3-0. The motion passed. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 702 Winflo Dr. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: New construction. Applicant: Roy Jensen The applicant did not attend. 419 Congress Ave. Congress Avenue National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Partially demolish, rehabilitate, and reconstruct building. Applicant: Mindy Radike The applicant did not attend. PR-2025-121780 – 1105 Maufrais St. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: New construction. Applicant: Mike Watson The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. 514 E. Monroe St. Travis Heights National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: New construction. Applicant: Roy Jensen The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. DA-2025-141132 – 906 W. 22nd St. Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a circa 1927 building. Applicant: Justin Cadieux The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. 2117 W. 49th St. Rosedale School Council District 7 Proposal: Total demolition and reconstruction of W. 49th St. façade using original masonry bricks. Applicant: Leah Bojo MOTION: Take item #7 out of order, and hear it after item #1 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 4 p.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Carl Larosche, Chair Roxanne Evans CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Bat Taniguchi AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order or, for remote participation, no later than noon the day before the meeting, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Preservation Plan Committee regular meeting on November 12, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding implementation of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Austin Planning, and Annie Flom, Senior Planner, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Preservation Plan Summit debrief. Discussion of Historic Preservation Office annual report. Committee meeting schedule for 2026. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Cara Bertron at Austin Planning at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974- 1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 4 p.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS Bat Taniguchi DRAFT MINUTES CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Carl Larosche, Chair Roxanne Evans CALL TO ORDER at 4:08 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. 3. 4. Approve the minutes of the Preservation Plan Committee regular meeting on January 18, 2023. MOTION: Approve the minutes by Commissioner Taniguchi. Commissioner Evans seconded the motion. Vote: 2-0. Approve the minutes of the Preservation Plan Committee regular meeting on December 16, 2024. MOTION: Approve the minutes by Commissioner Taniguchi. Commissioner Evans seconded the motion. Vote: 2-0. Approve the minutes of the Preservation Plan Committee regular meeting on January 9, 2025. MOTION: Approve the minutes by Commissioner Taniguchi. Commissioner Evans seconded the motion. Vote: 2-0. Approve the minutes of the Preservation Plan Committee regular meeting on October 17, 2025. MOTION: Approve the minutes by Commissioner Taniguchi. Commissioner Evans seconded the motion. Vote: 2-0. STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. Staff briefing regarding implementation of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Austin Planning, and Annie Flom, Senior Planner, Austin Planning. • Staff provided updates on the Progress Dashboard for the Plan, metrics collection, joint projects with ATXN (Your Austin Landmarks, We Saved You a Place), efforts to make Historic Preservation Office materials more accessible and useful, a Transfer of Development Rights analysis, a deconstruction forum and workshop, a Certified Local Government Grant application, and an Undertold Marker application. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. 7. Discussion of Preservation Plan Summit agenda and attendees. • The Summit will be a special called committee meeting. • Commissioners discussed the agenda content and provided feedback on timing. Discussion of Equity-Based Preservation Plan annual report. • Commissioners suggested ideas for annual report content, including examples of work and metrics and the goals and focuses for the coming year. • Prioritize making the report concise and easy for the public to understand. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Historic Landmark Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. For questions, please email preservation@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS BEN HEIMSATH, CHAIR (D-8) CARL LAROSCHE (D-6) ROXANNE EVANS, VICE CHAIR (D-2) TREY MCWHORTER (D-10) JEFFREY ACTON (MAYOR) TONYA PLEASANT-WRIGHT (D-1) JAIME ALVAREZ (D-7) JUDAH RICE (D-4) HARMONY GROGAN (D-5) BAT TANIGUCHI (D-9) KEVIN KOCH (D-3) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on December 3, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS Historic Zoning 2. C14H-2025-0117 – 1300-1308 Springdale Rd. Bethany Cemetery Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the proposed zoning change from public-neighborhood plan (P-NP) to public-neighborhood plan-historic landmark (P-H-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 3. 4. 5. HR-2025-158116; C14H-2010-0006 – 1114 W. 10th St. Castle Hill Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Replace porch, windows, roof, and side doors. Demolish garage and addition, replace with new garage and addition. Applicant: Lindsay Maki City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness. HR-2025-158169; C14H-1986-0003 – 3710 Cedar St. Confederate Woman's Home Council District 9 Proposal: Construct an addition and replace several windows. Applicant: Abby Penner City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Postpone the public hearing to the February 4, 2026 meeting and invite the applicant to the January 14, 2026 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee. PR-2025-144142; C14H-2020-0069 – 2406 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Historic Landmark Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT COMMISSIONERS _X__BEN HEIMSATH, CHAIR (D-8) _X__CARL LAROSCHE (D-6) _X__ROXANNE EVANS, VICE CHAIR (D-2) _X__TREY MCWHORTER (D-10) _X__JEFFREY ACTON (MAYOR) _X__TONYA PLEASANT-WRIGHT (D-1) _X__JAIME ALVAREZ (D-7) _X__JUDAH RICE (D-4) _X__HARMONY GROGAN (D-5) _X__BAT TANIGUCHI (D-9) _AB__KEVIN KOCH (D-3) DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: 6:01PM PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Meghan King spoke on Preservation Austin updates. Susan Armstrong spoke about a previous case and missing meeting videos. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on November 5, 2025. MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Vice Chair Evans seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Preservation Plan Summit. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Historic Preservation Office, Austin Planning. (Sponsored by Vice-Chair Evans and Commissioner Taniguchi) PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 3. 4. 5. HR-2025-137105; C14H-1998-0006 – 701 Congress Ave. Stephen F. Austin Hotel Council District 9 Proposal: Replace windows and doors and repair balcony railings. Applicant: Leslie Wells City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Vice Chair Evans seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. HR-2025-137112; C14H- 2000-0014 – 709 Congress Ave. Brush-Turner-Hirshfeld Building Council District 9 Proposal: Rehabilitate a landmark building. Applicant: Leslie Wells City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Vice Chair Evans seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. PR-2025-144142; C14H-2020-0069 – 2406 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building. Applicant: Dmitriy Dubrovsky City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Postpone the application to the January 7, …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: C14H-2025-0117 HLC DATE: January 7, 2026 PC DATE: CC Date: APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-supported) HISTORIC NAME: Bethany Cemetery WATERSHED: Fort Branch, Tannehill Branch ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 1308 Springdale Road ZONING CHANGE: P-NP to P-H-NP (East MLK Combined NP) COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Grant the proposed zoning change from public-neighborhood plan (P- NP) to public-neighborhood plan-historic landmark (P-H-NP) combining district zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: community value, landscape features, and historical associations HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: September 19, 1977 – Postpone the historic zoning case to October 17, 1977, to notify ownership and solicit City maintenance quote (10-0). October 17, 1977 – Postpone the historic zoning case for 90 days to further investigate maintenance options (8-2). July 3, 2024 – Initiate historic zoning with owner support, sponsored by Vice-Chair Evans and Commissioner Rubio (10-0, timed out without further action). November 7, 2025 - Initiate historic zoning with owner support, sponsored by Vice-Chair Evans and Commissioner Koch (10-0). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Del Valle Community Coalition, East Austin Conservancy, East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Friends of Northeast Austin, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Martin Luther King Neighborhood Association, Overton Family Committee, Preservation Austin, Residents of E 12th St DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The case was initiated in 1977 by the Historic Landmark Commission at the request of activist and organizer Evelyn Taylor Ross, but did not proceed to recommendation to PC and Council after a series of postponements. It was initiated again in 2024 but timed out due to missing case materials. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(ii) Historical Associations. The property has long-standing significant associations with persons, groups, institutions, businesses, or events of historical importance that 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. As a physical representation of African American heritage, as well as a space both physically and culturally linked with some of Austin’s most prominent residents, Bethany Cemetery is eligible for designation as a City of Austin historic landmark. Historian Emily Payne describes the cemetery’s importance in her 2025 narrative: The individuals associated with Bethany Cemetery include the founders of the Bethany Cemetery Company, …
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 BETHANY CEMETERY (Sue Spears)Bethany Cemetery1308 Springdale Rd.787216.25P-NPCemetery6.25SameP-H-NP City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet C: Tax Certificate Adopted December 2012 Page C-1 City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet John M. Holland was born around 1850 in Marshall, Texas.2 By 1880, census records indicate that he was working as a farmer in rural Travis County. By 1900, John M. Holland and his family lived in Austin at 1409 San Bernard Street (house no longer extant), and he was working as a sexton at a church.3 Other sources indicate that John M. Holland also worked as a real estate agent.4 By 1920, John M. Holland and his family lived at present-day 1193 ½ San Bernard Street (then addressed as 1189 San Bernard Street).5 William H. Holland—likely the brother of John M. Holland—was born around 1849 in Marshall, Texas.6 William H. Holland went on to become “the superintendent of the Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institute for Colored Youths of Texas.”7 By 1889, city directories indicate that he lived “about 2 ½ miles northwest” of downtown Austin, “north of Mt. Bonnell road.”8 Additional biographical detail regarding William Holland is quoted below: In 1849, …
Kalan Contreras Historic Preservation Office City of Austin October 15, 2025 Subject: Request to consider initiation of historic zoning, Bethany Cemetery (1300 Springdale Rd) Dear Ms. Contreras: We would like to include the Bethany Cemetery, located at 1300 Springdale Road, on the Historic Landmark Commission’s November agenda for consideration of initiation of historic zoning. The owner, the Bethany Cemetery Association, fully supports this request. Bethany Cemetery is a six- acre, private burial ground located in East Austin. The Bethany Cemetery Company was formed in 1893 in response to the needs of the African American community. Bethany Cemetery is considered Austin’s first black cemetery.1 The Cemetery contains graves on site as early as 1871 and is strategically situated along El Camino Real de los Tejas, a 17th/18th- Century Native American and Spanish Colonial trade route. Hundreds of Austinites are buried at Bethany Cemetery, many of which have dedicated their lives to the betterment of African Americans throughout the region. Dozens are associated with local Black churches, benevolent societies, trade unions, lodges, businesses, war veterans, and tragic events such as the Waller and Shoal Creeks Flood of 1915. Bethany Cemetery is a reminder of the development of Austin’s African American Community from the time of slavery and the Civil War through the present. The impact of the site and its interred are felt citywide to this day, as likely remnants of the Camino Real are intact, and Bethany Cemetery Association maintains an active curriculum program for public schools. The Cemetery’s strong community value, historical associations, archeology, and landscape features, more than fulfill the criteria for local landmark designation. Thank you for your consideration and feel free to reach out regarding any questions or concerns. Thank you, Roxanne Evans Roxanne Evans Historic Landmark Commissioner and Vice Chair, District 2 BC-Roxanne.Evans@AustinTexas.gov Motioned By: Commissioner Evans Kevin Koch, AIA Historic Landmark Commissioner, District 3 BC-Kevin.Koch@AustinTexas.gov Seconded By: Commissioner Koch 1 Austin’s first public cemetery, Oakwood Cemetery, allowed a designated corner for “colored” Austinites in 1856, and the nearby Plummers Cemetery was established around 1898 (another private African American rural cemetery later purchased by the City of Austin). Evergreen Cemetery, established in 1926 to serve Austin’s African American Community contains the historic Highland Park Cemetery. Highland Park Cemetery was established in 1891 and reportedly served all races from 1891-1893. Oakwood Cemetery was established by the state in 1839 and later transferred to the City of Austin …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness January 7, 2026 HR-2025-158116 Castle Hill Historic District 1114 West 10th Street 3 – 1 Proposal Rehabilitate a contributing property. Demolish a non-historic rear addition and construct a new addition in its place. Project Specifications 1) Repair or patch exterior masonry, stone, and wood elements. Remove incompatible non-historic interventions. 2) Replace non-historic metal roof and replace it with an asphault shingle system. 3) Replace window sashes with insulated units and screens 4) Demolish a rear, 1970s addition including kitchen and bathroom. 5) Construct a rear addition in a similar location, wider than original house. Addition is proposed to be two structures connected by a screened porch. Architecture This residence is a single-story structure with a front porch at one corner of the street-facing elevation and a projecting front room at the other. The house is elevated on piers with a vented crawlspace, and the walls are clad in white stone. There are several large windows present at the front, and a large gable roof hangs over the main façade. Design Standards The Castle Hill Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Rehabilitation or Alteration of Contributing Buildings Retain character defining features: Window frames are proposed to be replaced with insulted glass units. While the application calls for frames to match the existing in dimensions, there are no measured line drawings provided to verify exact dimensions will be replicated. Even if existing units are matched exactly, this would result is some loss of character defining features. The design standards also call for consideration of alternate options to achieve energy efficiency, including window fil,, weatherstripping, shutters, or interior treatments instead of frame replacement. Repair: Documentation of excessive deterioration at existing windows has not been provided. Design standards recommend repair practices unless material is beyond repair. Roofs: The application calls for the existing standing-seam metal roof to be removed and replaced with an asphalt shingle system. While metal roofs are not uncommon in the district, many (including at this property) appear to be replacements from outside the district’s period of significance. Asphalt shingles are present throughout the district, and drawings indicate that the roof pitch, shape, and form will remain the same. Masonry: Repair and repointing is proposed where needed, but further information would be required to find an appropriate mixture that does …
1114 W 10th Street Austin TX 78703 Castle Hill Historical District (Contributing) Existing Front Façade w/ Fence facing W. 10th Street 1114 W 10th Street Austin TX 78703 Castle Hill Historical District (Contributing) Existing (Not Original, estimated 1970s)) Front Porch facing W 10th St. Existing (Original) Front Door with Transom at Front Porch Existing (Original) Door Opening and Transom; Replacment Door at Side Elevation of Front Porch 1114 W 10th Street Austin TX 78703 Castle Hill Historical District (Contributing) Existing (estimated 1970s ?) Rear Addition 1114 W 10th Street Austin TX 78703 Castle Hill Historical District (Contributing) Existing (estimated 1970s ?) Rear Addition 1114 W 10th Street Austin TX 78703 Castle Hill Historical District (Contributing) Existing (Original) Limestone, Window, Eave, Soffit and Trim 1114 W 10th Street Austin TX 78703 Castle Hill Historical District (Contributing) Existing (Original) Limestone, Window, Eave, with Porch Addition 1114 W 10th Street Austin TX 78703 Castle Hill Historical District (Contributing) (P) T-3 T-2 T-1 9 7 T-7 8 7 T-7 6 7 T-7 7 7 T-7 5 7 T-7 A Existing Site Plan Scale: as noted 4 7 T-7 (H) PROJECT NORTH TRUE NORTH (P) T-3 T-2 T-1 EXTG AC PAD NEW AC PAD CAT WINE TRASH N D WASH DRY MECH ACCESS ABOVE REF DW TRASH MICRO 4 7 T-7 (H) 74.6" W 192.5" L 71.6" H P U P M A R SLOPE UP 8.5' x 17' MIN SPACE 74.6" W 192.5" L 71.6" H 8.5' x 17' MIN SPACE NEW GENERATOR PAD 6 7 T-7 7 7 T-7 B Proposed Site Plan Scale: as noted PROJECT NORTH TRUE NORTH SITE PLANS EXISTING / PROPOSED Sketch No. sk-SCHELL-HLC-Rvw-site-plans-S01 Project Name The Schell Residence 1114 West 10th Street Austin, TX 78703 Date: Scale: Ref: 11 DEC 2025 1/8" = 1'-0" ROSE COPYRIGHT McWALTERS COLLABORATIVE 2025 McWALTERS COLLABORATIVE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN 1604 Nueces Street Austin, TX 78701 21'-0" EX CARPORT 12'-3 5/8" EX SHED / GUEST 10'-4 1/4" EX BREEZEWAY 20'-3 1/2" EX ADDITION 40'-9 1/4" EX STONE HOUSE " 2 / 1 6 - ' 6 K L A W D E R E V O C X E " 0 - ' 8 1 T R O P R A C X E SHED CARPORT GUEST " 4 / 3 0 - ' 3 X E D E H S " 3 - ' 3 X E " 0 - ' 8 2 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness January 7, 2026 HR-2025-158169 Confederate Woman’s Home 3710 Cedar Street 4 – 1 Proposal Construct two courtyard additions at a City of Austin landmark. Project Specifications 1) At the interior courtyard, construct a two-story addition behind the main structure of the Confederate Women’s Home. 2) Construct a rear addition at the rear, Home Ln. facing service structure. 3) Replace windows as required due to failure or deterioration. 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 5. Windows, doors, and screens The application states that windows and some doors will be replaced on the main building, but detail drawings or a window schedule have not been provided, so the amount of replacements proposed, as well as the existing conditions, cannot be commented on at this time. Residential additions 1. Location Bothadditions are to be located at the rear of their respective buildings. The main building faces Cedar Street and West 38th Street, and the rear heating plant/storage facility faces Home Lane. However, due to the narrow block layout of the site, as well as the two buildings forming an incomplete loop, both rear additions will be visible from the street. 2. Scale, massing, and height The addition to the main building will be two stories in height, and the addition at the heating/storage building will be mostly a single-story with some second floor buildout. The massing of the living space is generally acceptable, but the proposed roof at the main addition will extend the overall roofline above the existing and will create visibility issues at Cedar Street and possibly West 38th Street. Due to this being a landamrked building, this visual interruption would not meet Standard 2.2. The massing at the heating/storage building is less of a concern given the utilitarian nature of the structure and numerous changes that have occurred at that location. 3. Design and style Additions are generally simple in design and deferantial to the historic buildings. However, details such as the height ot the roof peaks and potential incompatible stone cladding on the first floor may create a visually clashing appearance when placed next to the historic age building, which is clad in destinctive clad …
W 3 7 T H S T R E E T 6" PVC T 6" VC D T E E R T S H T 5 3 W 6 " V C 6 " C I 6 " C I ) . 6" DI W VAN . W O R . ' 0 6 ( 6 " C I 6 " V C 6 " V C I I F R E R S E R R O O M D 6 " C I 8 " C I A L L E Y W A Y 8 " C I Portion of site with H designation. Existing buildings shown with any extensions G HOME LANE (R.O.W. VARIES) 00 20' 40' GRAPHIC SCALE 20' LEGEND PROPERTY LINE PROPOSED EASEMENT ROW DEDICATION FIRE LANE PROPOSED WALL BUILDING NUMBER BUILDING TYPE X TYPE X 0 5 1 E T U S I , 2 1 3 G N D L I U B I , D A O R N O S E L R U B 0 0 8 6 4 4 7 8 7 X T , I N T S U A 2 4 9 9 - 6 1 6 - 2 1 5 : E N O H P ( 1 5 ' . R O W . . ) G BLDG 2 BLDG 2 ADDITION . - M O C N R O H Y E L M K W W W I . . C N I , I S E T A C O S S A D N A N R O H Y E L M K 5 2 0 2 - I C Y B E T A D I S N O S V E R I . o N 8 2 9 . o N m r i F E P B T VAN BLDG 1 ADDITION W W W BLDG 1 ADDITION BLDG 1 CEDAR STREET (R.O.W. VARIES) T E E R T S H T 8 3 W ) I S E R A V . . W O R . ( 10/9/2025 T C E J O R P A H K 2 1 3 9 7 2 9 6 0 E T A D 5 2 0 2 R E B O T C O N W O H S S A : E L A …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Application for Certificates of Appropriateness January 7, 2026 PR-2025-144142 Rogers Washington Holy Cross Historic District 2406 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard 5 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1957 contributing building. Architecture The property is a single story ranch house with a corner inset carport. There is a stone clad skirt around the perimeter of the front façade, with the remainder of the walls clad with horizontal wood siding. There are two sets of paired windows at the front, but it is not certain if the units are replacements. The roof is a shallow pitched side gable form. Design Standards 9.0 Demolition and Relocation 9.1: Do not demolish a contributing building unless the structure is a threat to the safety of the public and/or cannot reasonably be rehabilitated either structurally or economically. An building inspection report has been included with this demolition application. It indicates where there has been deterioration at the property after some years of neglect. However, questions remain as to whether these issues reach the point of structural failure and meet the level of threat to public safety as written into the district design standards. Staff Recommendation Postpone the application to the February 4, 2026 meeting. Location Map 5 – 2 Property Information Photos 5 – 3 Demolition application, 2025 5 – 4 Aerial imagery, 1958 (top), and 1965 (bottom): note the building at 2406 E Martin Luther King Blvd (then 19th St.) at the left of the block between Maple Ave. and Cedar Ave. in the 1958 image. Occupancy History City Directory Research, November 2025 1960 1959 Benjamin Leslie Armstrong, renter; laboratory worker at the State Department of Health Address not listed Historical Information 5 – 5 Meeting minutes of Austin City Council, January 13, 1944. Marker for Benjamin Leslie and Sallie Ann Armstrong, Evergreen Cemetery Permits 5 – 6 Water service permit, 1959. City records indicate a sewer permit from the same year but no image is available.
' . 0 0 1 LOT 16 UTILITY POLE N 80° 49' 00" E 101.40' ' 3 1 . LOT 15 LOT 14 ' 5 0 . 560 5' DRAINAGE, AERIAL OVERHANG, PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT 1/2" IRF ' 5 0 . CM 1/2" IRF 0.4' 562 561 8.1' 1 2 . 3 ' METAL SHED 7" HACKBERRY 10" MULTI-TRUNK HACKBERRY 0 6 5 ' 9 . 5 1 10.0' METAL SHED (NO FOUNDATION) WASHINGTON SUBDIVISION VOL. 9, PG. 121 P.R.T.C.T. 1.1' 9" ELM 1 6 5 10.8' ' 1 0 . 0 2 1 W " 0 0 ' 1 3 ° 8 0 N LOT 1 HOLY CROSS HEIGHTS 9 5 5 35.5' FINISHED FLOOR = 561.45' ' 3 . 4 1 EM ' 1 . 7.3' 4 3.8' ONE STORY FRAME RESIDENCE 2406 E. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD ' 4 . 4 3 560 ' 1 . 0 2 12.1' ' 1 . 4 12.3' 15" MULTI-TRUNK ELM 561 GUY ANCHORS 5 6 0 CLEANOUT 1/2" IRF TELE. VAULT UTILITY POLE 10.0' 559 9" SUGARBERRY SS STORM SEWER MANHOLE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOT 2 E N I L T O L L A N G R O I I 558 12,252 SQ. FT. 0.281 AC. CLEANOUT GM UTILITY POLE ' . 0 0 0 2 1 E " 0 0 ' 1 1 LOTS 3 AND 4 2414 E. MLK CONDOMINIUMS DOC. NO. 2017065463 P.R.T.C.T. 0.5' 23" MULTI-TRUNK WHITEOAK ° 9 0 S 10' DRAINAGE & PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS 55.5' 25' BUILDING LINE 20.0' ' 1 . 5 2 27" MAGNOLIA 5 5 9 GUY ANCHOR GUY ANCHOR 558 FOUND 5/8" SQUARE BOLT S 80° 49' 00" W 102.80' (REFERENCE BEARING) SS SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE WATER METER W LIGHT POLE STORM SEWER MANHOLE SS 1/2" IRF N 80° 49' 00" E 114.18' INLET SS CM 1/2" IRF P.C. OF LOT 8 N 80° 49' 00" E 205.54' E. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD (EAST 19TH STREET PER PLAT) (60' R.O.W.) TBM SET MAG NAIL ELEV. = 558.91' 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 …
Inspection Report Dmitry Dubrovsky Property Address: 2406 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Austin TX 78702 2406 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Princess Quality inspection John Garza Texas License #25098 505 E Stassney Lane unit 1616, Austin Texas 78745 PROPERTY INSPECTION REPORT FORM Dmitry Dubrovsky Name of Client 2406 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78702 Address of Inspected Property John Garza Name of Inspector 10/23/2025 Date of Inspection Texas License #25098 TREC License # Name of Sponsor (if applicable) TREC License # PURPOSE OF INSPECTION A real estate inspection is a visual survey of a structure and a basic performance evaluation of the systems and components of a building. It provides information regarding the general condition of a residence at the time the inspection was conducted. It is important that you carefully read ALL of this information. Ask the inspector to clarify any items or comments that are unclear. RESPONSIBILTY OF THE INSPECTOR This inspection is governed by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Standards of Practice (SOPs), which dictates the minimum requirements for a real estate inspection. The inspector IS required to: • use this Property Inspection Report form for the inspection; • • • inspect only those components and conditions that are present, visible, and accessible at the time of the inspection; indicate whether each item was inspected, not inspected, or not present; indicate an item as Deficient (D) if a condition exists that adversely and materially affects the performance of a system or component OR constitutes a hazard to life, limb or property as specified by the SOPs; and • explain the inspector’s findings in the corresponding section in the body of the report form. The inspector IS NOT required to: identify all potential hazards; turn on decommissioned equipment, systems, utilities, or apply an open flame or light a pilot to operate any appliance; • • • climb over obstacles, move furnishings or stored items; • prioritize or emphasize the importance of one deficiency over another; • provide follow-up services to verify that proper repairs have been made; or • inspect system or component listed under the optional section of the SOPs (22 TAC 535.233). RESPONSIBILTY OF THE CLIENT While items identified as Deficient (D) in an inspection report DO NOT obligate any party to make repairs or take other actions, in the event that any further evaluations are needed, it is the …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Application for Certificates of Appropriateness January 7, 2026 SB-2025-158077 Red River International House 3805 Red River Street 6 – 1 Proposal Construct a sign at a City of Austin landmark. Design Standards The City of Austin Signage Guidelines are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 1. Number of signs One sign is proposed at the corner of the lot. Historic sign guidelines allow for one sign per street frontage for properties located on a corner lot. 2. Sign types Freestanding signs are allowable for office/retail use in historic residential buildings, which is applicable for this property. 3. Sign size Current historic signage guidelines do not address size of freestanding signs. However, the size and scale of this proposal does not overwhelm the historic structure, nor does it limit views of neighboring properties. 4. Sign design, coloring and materials Simple shapes and materials are proposed for this sign. Coloring is limited to three colors, and is heavily influenced by the color and design of the landmarked building. 5. Lettering Proposed lettering is limited to two typefaces, and neither is too contemporary in design. 7. Neon signs Proposal calls for neon illumination which, while never present at this propserty when used as a residence, was frequently used in similarly designed buildings. The applicant presentation speaks to the influence of southern Florida Moderne architecture that was favored by the original owners and used by the architect of the Red River International House. In this limited context, the use of neon at the site, held as far from the house as possible, is approvable given the architecture of the landmark and the period in which it was built. 8. Sign placement Sign is to be located close to the street corner, which is as far from the main house as possible. The design elements described above allow for passersby to identify the sign with the landmark, but the sign does not visually interfere with sightlines or obscure the building in any way. The projecting front yard makes this an ideal place for s sign for maximum visibility from automobile and foot traffic while not detracting from the landmarked building. 9. Sign mounting The sign is standalone in design and will not need to be anchored to any historic material in any way. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. Committee Feedback …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts January 7, 2026 PR-2025-103903 Old West Austin National Register Historic District 1513 Murray Lane 13 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1927 contributing building. ARCHITECTURE Two-story stucco building with irregular roofline and fenestration. Its covered porch still displays Craftsman detailing, though the building has been altered. RESEARCH The house at 1513 Murray Lane, originally addressed as 1313 Murray Lane, was constructed around 1927. Though it was home to several prominent Austin businesspeople, including Edgar Perry, Jr. and Marjorie Wendlandt, most of its owners resided in the home for only a short time. Its longest-term owner-occupant, Mrs. Emilie Ebeling, was the daughter of New Braunfels mayor Adolph Giesecke. She moved to Austin after the death of her husband, Marble Falls banker and farmer Otto Ebeling. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Old West Austin National Register Historic District. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate to low integrity. Significant alterations were constructed between 2008 and 2012. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a Craftsman bungalow but has been too altered to convey significance. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, but approve the demolition permit application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Demolition permits in National Register Historic Districts may not be pulled until the Historic Landmark Commission has reviewed plans for new construction. LOCATION MAP 13 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 13 – 3 13 – 4 13 – 5 13 – 6 Occupancy History City Directory Research, September 2025 Demolition permit application, 2025 1959 1952 1944 1941 …
