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
Historic Landmark Commission, We are writing to you in support of the current house at 1703 Alameda Dr should be demolished. We have lived on Alameda Dr. for 10 years, and that house has been falling into more and more disrepair. We would happily see it go, but like to see a new build that preserves the character of Travis Heights. Sincerely, Amy and Craig Rochette 1707 Alameda Dr.
Brian Randall From: Sent: To: Subject: Thank you. Brian Randall Monday, April 21, 2025 1:51 PM Sydney Schatz; Kimberly Ciolli RE: 1703 Alameda Drive ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Tom Robinson < Date: Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 12:25 PM Subject: Re: 1703 Alameda Drive To: Sydney Schatz < > > To: Historic Committee From: Tom Robinson 1710 Alameda Drive 78704 To whom it may concern This is to affirm my opinion that the current home at 1703 Alameda Drive 78704 NEEDS to be torn down. My wife and I have lived on Alameda Drive since 1981 and that house has always been an eyesore. We will be happy to see it go. Sincerely, Tom Robinson 1
Brian Randall From: Sent: To: Subject: Sydney Schatz < Monday, April 21, 2025 4:12 PM Brian Randall Fwd: Alameda 1703 > Hey Brian, this is from another neighbor! --- Sydney E. Schatz ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Janice Lowry < Date: Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM Subject: Alameda 1703 To: < > I wholeheartedly support the demolition of the house at 1703 Alameda Dr, 78704. This house has been neglected and in terrible shape for a decade. It has water stains on the ceiling and the walls, some parts of the walls are being held together by duct tape, and there is one area in the back bedroom where you can see through the walls to the outside. The house at best is going to harbor rodents and other urban wildlife if it doesn’t already. Please approve the demolition. Janice Lowry 1710 Alameda Dr Austin, 78704 Sent from my iPhone 1
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JUNE 4, 2025 PR-2024-159632; GF-2024-161879 WEST LINE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 705 WEST LYNN STREET 9.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1895 house. ARCHITECTURE The house located at 705 West Lynn Street is a single-story, center passage house with a side gabled roof set at a moderate- to-high pitch. The single front door is centered on the house with one 2/2 window on either side. There is a front porch that extends across the entirety of the front façade, supported by four columns. Due to the elevation of the site, the porch sits nearly at grade towards the front of the lot, but at the rear of the property is a full height unconditioned crawlspace or basement. While the footprint of the building may read as a simple rectangular center hall design, the rear extends further back into the lot, including an enclosed porch. There is also a small frame shed on the site, which is also proposed to be demolished. The shed is not mentioned in the West Line National Register nomination. RESEARCH From its construction around 1895 until 1962, the property was owned by the Quick family. John Quick, a carpenter originally from Sweden, was the first listed owner, and later married a woman named Helen, who was also a first-generation Swedish immigrant. Newspaper records indicate that Helen’s sister immigrated to Texas around 1893, though it is unknown whether the sisters arrived together or separately. The Quicks were involved with the local Methodist Church, with the address on West Lynn hosting a circle of the Women’s Society of Christian Service. John Quick died of natural causes in 1945, and Helen occupied the house until her passing in 1962 at the age of 91. The house was left unoccupied for several years after, but by the 1970s, it was occupied by renters. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the West Line National Register district, and the nomination further lists the property as eligible for individual listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high-to-moderate integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of a center-passage …
T E E R T S N N Y L T S E W 1130 SF 1350 SF 1345 SF 1240 SF 450 SF 450 SF 450 SF 450 SF FRONT UNIT AREA FIRST FLOOR FRONT PORCH GARAGE SECOND FLOOR CONDITIONED AREA SQ. FT. 1130 SF. 104 SF. 450 SF. 1,684 SF. 2,814 SF. REAR UNIT AREA FIRST FLOOR FRONT PORCH REAR PORCH SECOND FLOOR GARAGE SQ. FT. 1,345 SF. 64 SF. 142 SF. 1,551 SF. 450 SF. CONDITIONED AREA 2,896 SF.
Steering Committee Members: Steve 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 February 3, 2025 RE: 705 West Lynn - PR-2024-159632; GF-2024-161879 Dear Chair Heimsath and HLC Commissioners, Old West Austin Neighborhood Association, OWANA, supports retaining contributing structures in our historic district and integrating existing building forms into the overall project for new development. In the case of 705 West Lynn, preserving the façade and front rooms of the existing house and adding on to the structure would have a significant impact toward that goal. The applicant met with the OWANA zoning committee and we suggested these two options for maximizing the square footage for two living units: 1. Add a second floor to a garage structure. 2. Remove a portion or all of the heritage tree on the lot to allow for a second unit. This particular case is one that is to decide on keeping a heritage tree or a contributing structure. OWANA will support the position of keeping the contributing structure. We hope that HLC can also recommend keeping the structure. We are aware that the city tree ordinance regarding heritage trees is very strict, it seems to us in this case that if both OWANA and the HLC supports this position there is the possibility of the city arborist accepting this solution. The potential Owner in today’s meeting said that he could keep the first 15 ft of the house and make the project work if the heritage tree in the back of the lot could be removed. The tree is so close to the rear structure that it might be damaged during construction. It could be the case that some mitigation is require to offset this lost. The United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Report “NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES REGISTRATION FORM” lists 705 West Lynn as a representative property to illustrate “the broad patterns of development, diverse range of resources, and salient features of the dominant types and styles present in the district. They have been selected on the basis of their geographic distribution, relationship to similar properties, and degree of integrity.” Listed as a contributing structure, 705 West Lynn is a Center-passage, Side Gable Classical Revival style, and individually eligible for National Register listing. Please consider our position in your decision process …
Steering Committee Members: Steve 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 March 28, 2025 RE: 705 West Lynn - PR-2024-159632; GF-2024-161879 Dear Chair Heimsath and HLC Commissioners, Old West Austin Neighborhood Association, OWANA, supports retaining contributing structures in our historic district and integrating existing building forms into the overall project for new development. In the case of 705 West Lynn, preserving the façade and front rooms of the existing house and adding on to the structure would have a significant impact toward that goal. We support the HLC’s Architectural Review Committee’s recommended exploration in elevation and section of a second story at the rear of the front housing unit and exploring the possibility of widening the proposed rear parking structure to add desired interior floor area. The applicant has not meet with the OWANA with any updated elevations and sections and it is difficult to support demolition of a contributing structure without seeing more descriptive two dimensional drawings of how successful the massing would be with an addition to the original structure. Rehabilitation, remodel and addition to contributing structures in our historic district versus demolition maintains the vitality of the district. If piecemeal destruction of these historic homes continues, our district will cease to exist and its sense of historic narrative and charm will no longer be visible. This devalues our unique pocket of history in an increasingly dynamic city. Let’s continue to respect and appreciate the reason so many people want to live in our neighborhood. The United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Report “NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES REGISTRATION FORM” lists 705 West Lynn as a representative property to illustrate “the broad patterns of development, diverse range of resources, and salient features of the dominant types and styles present in the district. They have been selected on the basis of their geographic distribution, relationship to similar properties, and degree of integrity.” Listed as a contributing structure, 705 West Lynn is a Center-passage, Side Gable Classical Revival style, and individually eligible for National Register listing. Please consider our position in your decision process as we welcome new development while struggling to maintain the essence of our neighborhood. Sincerely, Steve Amos OWANA Chair
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JUNE 4, 2025 HR-2025-042102 WEST LINE HISTORIC DISTRICT 1108 ELM STREET 10.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Stabilize exterior walls, renovate the interior, and construct a glass enclosure and small second floor expansion. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Remove original exterior stone cladding and retain it to be replaced in the same locations. Stabilize structure to prevent further foundation issues and general cracking and splitting of the masonry walls and joints. Expand second floor space to include a dormer window incorporated into the existing roof slope for an expanded conditioned footprint. Remodel interior room sizes and layout. Construct an enclosed glass conservatory at the front right corner of the house and enclose a portion of the covered porch in a glass wall. Rebuild stone walls and repoint joints with a sacrificial mortar not stronger than the stone. ARCHITECTURE Described in the West Line National Register district nomination as having Romanesque Revival stylistic influence, the residence features a wide front gabled roof that dominated the street facing elevation. A recessed porch is present at one half of this façade, which is located behind two masonry arches and a thick corner support which creates a level on enclosure that is not common to other front porches in the district. The white-tan stone veneer present at all sides of the house is also unique to the area, and was constructed by the original owner, who was a stonemason. A large window in the front gable indicates that the second floor is inhabited space, but the overall house does not read as vertical as a result. RESEARCH Constructed around 1925, the property was owner occupied for its first several decades. Newspaper records indicate that, by 1963, the newlywed couple of Edward Dill Jr. and Gloria Dianne Hines moved into the address. 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 1. General standards Exterior wall masonry is proposed to be removed, cleaned, repaired, and reinstalled in keeping with best preservation practices. 2. Foundations Foundation repair details have not yet been fully disclosed pending investigation. However, the application indicates that the goal is to be stabilization for the exterior walls to be rebuilt as they originally were. …
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1108 Elm Street, Austin TXWest Line National Register Historic District WEEEN 60° 23' 00" W 133.00'S 59° 49' 24" E 133.00'S 30° 25' 00" W 57.70'REMODELEXIST. 1-STORYSTONE RESIDENCEFIN. FLR. = 549.90'LOT 12TBMSET MAG NAILELEV. - 547.64'1/2"IPF50.00'50.00'WEST 12TH STREETELM STREETREMODELEXIST. 2-STORYSTONE/FRAMERESIDENCEFIN. FLR. = 545.42'12.7'EEEEEEEEXXXXXXX2.6'1.7'24.9'6.3'8.7'LOT 11 BLOCK 5SHELLEY HEIGHTS NO. 2N 30° 25' 00" E 59.00'15' SETBACK10' SETBACK5' SETBACK5' SETBACKROOF OVRHNGUPNEWPOOLUPUP1/2CRZCRZ1/4CRZTREE LEGENDPROTECTED TR(19" DIA. OR GREREMOVED TREXIST. CONC. SIDEWALKDEMO EXIST. UNCOV. PATIO,STEPS & IRON RAILINGDEMO EXIST. STEPSREPLACE EXIST. CONC.DRIVEWAYEXIST. STONE WALL &IRON FENCEEXIST. STONESTEPS & LANDINGEXIST. 2ND FLOOR OVRHNG(TO BE RELOCATED FURTHER INTERIOR)ROOF OVRHNGEXIST. ROOF OVRHNG(TO BE RELOCATED INTERIOR TOTHE PROPERTY LINE)FLATWORK / PEXIST. STONENEW STONE PEXISTING / NEGRAVEL (PERVNEW STONE PDEAD / DISEASED TREEREMOVED UNDER SEPARATEPERMIT: 2024-143267 TPEXIST. 2ND FLOOR OVRHNGTO REMAINEXIST.COV.PORCHAPPROXIMATE LOCATIONOF EXIST. SEWER TAPPER C.O.A. 1932 TAPCARD. CONTRACTOR TOFIELD VERIFY.EXIST. STONE PAVINGDEMO EXIST. WD FENCESTEPDEMO EXIST. STEP & CONC.SIDEWALK.DEMO EXIST. STOOP & STEPSSALVAGE & REUSE EXIST.STONE STAIR BLOCKSBuilding 1Building 2Building 1Building 2Building 1Building 2LeftRightFrontRearRearRightLeftFront1108 ELM STREETEXISTING SITE PLAN SHEET IS FORMATTED TO 24" X 36". SCALES ARE ONE HALF OF NOTED WHEN PRINTED TO 12" X 18". LEGEND: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: EXIST. STONE PAVING NEW CRUSHED LIMESTONE PATH W/ PTD STL EDGING EXIST. STONE WALL & IRON FENCE EXIST. STONE STEPS & LANDING WEST 12TH STREET LOT LINE BUILDING LINE / SETBACK EXISTING TOPOGRAPHY ORIGINAL TOPOGRAPHY NEW TOPOGRAPHY WOOD FENCE METAL FENCE CHAINLINK FENCE POWER LINE POWER POLE GAS METER ELEC METER WATER METER WASTE WATER CLEAN OUT FIRE HYDRANT AC CONDENSER EXISTING STRUCTURE TO REMAIN NEW CONSTRUCTION EXISTING FLATWORK / PAVING NEW FLATWORK / PAVING EXIST. STONE PAVING NEW STONE PAVING NEW STONE PAVING EXISTING / NEW GRAVEL (PERVIOUS) S 59° 49' 24" E 133.00' LOT 11 BLOCK 5 SHELLEY HEIGHTS NO. 2 1 2 . 7 ' 10' SETBACK UP WASH OUT PORT. W/C DUMPSTER MAT'LS NEW CRUSHED LIMESTONE PATH W/ PTD STL EDGING NEW STONE STEPS & UNCOV. PORCH TBM SET MAG NAIL ELEV. - 547.64' UP NEW CONSERV. LOT 11, BLOCK 5, SHELLEY HEIGHTS NO. 2 ZONING: SF-3-NP LOT SIZE: 7,759.77 SF (0.1781 AC) (SURVEY) SITE PLAN NOTES: 1. 2. 3. PERFORM ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN CODES, REGULATIONS & ORDINANCES. SITE PLAN IS DRAWN FROM INFORMATION ON SURVEY PROVIDED BY OWNER. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS. 4. CIVIL ENGINEERING BY OTHERS. 5. TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO MAINTAIN ALL EXISTING UTILITY SERVICES. 6. TAKE MEASURES TO PROVIDE POSITIVE DRAINAGE AWAY FROM …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JUNE 4, 2025 PR-2025-047801; HR-2025-054909 OLD WEST AUSTIN HISTORIC DISTRICT 3006 KERBEY LANE 11.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a side porch and construct a rear addition. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Demolish a side porch of unknown age 2) Demolish an existing non-historic rear addition 3) Construct a new two-story addition at rear of property in similar location as previous addition ARCHITECTURE This single-story bungalow in the Old West Austin historic district features Tudor Revival elements including a steep gable over the front entryway and walls clad in multicolored warm tone brick. The steep gable covers a front brick porch that leads to the front door. A paired window is also present at the front elevation, and to the left is a screened porch of undetermined age. The roof is a front gabled assembly with attic vents. RESEARCH This property had several owners in the decades from its original construction who lived at the address for several years each. Most notable were Ira & Elizabeth Davis, the former of whom worked at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, and Zollie & Vivian Rochelle, who were involved in the community and donated heavily to the St. Ignatius Church in the city. Zollie Rochelle worked as an insurance salesman at this time. 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 additions 1. Location Location is at the rear of the property. It will be visible from the street at one side, behind the location of the existing porch. 2. Scale, massing, and height The addition is proposed to be two stories, which is taller than neighboring structures, but not out of place in the district. It is a relatively narrow mass, which exaggerates the verticality of the addition. 3. Design and style There is little stylistic embellishment to the addition, which results in a design that does not overwhelm the existing front house. 4. Roofs The roof is proposed to be hipped and set at the same pitch as the main house roof. This will maintain some visual consistency from the original structure but will also reduce visibility, especially given the height of the two-story addition. 5. Exterior walls Addition is proposed to be …
Coronado Residence Remodel and Addition Photos 3006 Kerbey Lane 78703 Front of house (East facing) South side from front yard South side from front driveway Remove screen porchRemove screen porchNew windows to kitchen West facing façade – backyard side of house North facing façade – sideyard from front Remove old additionNew windows
3006 Kerbey Lane Old West Austin National Register Historic District contributing structure TCAD: 1939 Existing Front of house images - brick bungalow, wood windows, existing screen porch, metal roof mix of hips and gables Erica Heroy Architecture and Design June 4, 2025 1 3006 Kerbey Lane Old West Austin National Register Historic District Existing house plans Remove previous rear addition Remove previous rear addition Remove Porch Remove Porch Erica Heroy Architecture and Design June 4, 2025 2 3006 Kerbey Lane Old West Austin National Register Historic District Existing Elevations Remove Porch Remove previous rear addition Remove previous rear addition Remove Porch Erica Heroy Architecture and Design June 4, 2025 3 3006 Kerbey Lane Old West Austin National Register Historic District Images of Screen Porch Erica Heroy Architecture and Design June 4, 2025 4 3006 Kerbey Lane Old West Austin National Register Historic District Proposed house plans Erica Heroy Architecture and Design June 4, 2025 5 3006 Kerbey Lane Old West Austin National Register Historic District Proposed Elevations Erica Heroy Architecture and Design June 4, 2025 6 3006 Kerbey Lane Old West Austin National Register Historic District Proposed Elevations Erica Heroy Architecture and Design June 4, 2025 7 3006 Kerbey Lane Old West Austin National Register Historic District Model Rendering Erica Heroy Architecture and Design June 4, 2025 8 3006 Kerbey Lane Old West Austin National Register Historic District Model Rendering Erica Heroy Architecture and Design June 4, 2025 9
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JUNE 4, 2025 HR-2025-050408 OLD WEST AUSTIN HISTORIC DISTRICT 1611 WETHERSFIELD ROAD 12.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a rear addition. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Demolish a non-historic rear addition and metal carport. Construct a new two-story addition in generally the same footprint. Construct a new covered carport that is tied into the front house. ARCHITECTURE The symmetrical single-story house features a front porch that extends across the entirety of the street facing elevation and is covered by a roof supported by six wood posts. The porch is constructed of brick and is slightly above grade. The front wall features a door at the center with a woodwork surround, including pilasters and dentil decorative elements. On each side of the door are two large 6-over-6 windows with functional shutters. The walls are all clad in painted wood siding. Above, the side gabled roof is set at a moderate pitch and features a chimney at one side. To the left of the house is a driveway that is partially covered by a standalone metal carport. RESEARCH Not much is known about early owners of the house, but a Mr. Elbert Strickel lived at the address for much of the 1940s in the 1950s, and at one point had a maid living at the address. 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 additions 1. Location New addition is proposed at the rear of the property, in the location of an existing addition, which is proposed to be demolished. 2. Scale, massing, and height The addition is proposed to be two stories, and the ridgeline of the roof will extend above the existing side gable of the main house. However, this will be set far back from the street and won’t likely be visible from the street. 3. Design and style The building form of the addition is largely compatible with the main house, and will feature dormers, gabled roofs, and fenestration what, while not matching with the original house, will be in keeping with the character. 4. Roofs Gable roofs are proposed with orientations mostly facing the front and rear of the property. The main gable is proposed to tie into the …
WETHERSFIELD REMODEL ADMINISTRATIVE CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES FOR GENERAL CONTRACTORS REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIS) IMMEDIATELY ON DISCOVERY OF THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR INTERPRETATION OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, CONTRACTOR SHALL PREPARE AND SUBMIT AN RFI FORM TO THE ARCHITECT VIA EMAIL. CONTENT OF THE RFI FORM: INCLUDE A DETAILED, LEGIBLE DESCRIPTION OF ITEM NEEDING INFORMATION OR INTERPRETATION AND THE FOLLOWING: 1. PROJECT NAME. 2. PROJECT NUMBER. 3. DATE. NAME OF CONTRACTOR. 4. NAME OF ARCHITECT. 5. RFI NUMBER, NUMBERED SEQUENTIALLY. 6. RFI SUBJECT. EMAIL SUBJECT LINE TO MATCH RFI SUBJECT 7. CONTRACTOR'S SUGGESTED RESOLUTION. IF CONTRACTOR'S SUGGESTED RESOLUTION IMPACTS THE CONTRACT TIME OR THE CONTRACT SUM, CONTRACTOR SHALL STATE IMPACT IN THE RFI. 8. CONTRACTOR'S SIGNATURE. 9. ATTACHMENTS: INCLUDE SKETCHES, DESCRIPTIONS, MEASUREMENTS, PHOTOS, PRODUCT DATA, SHOP DRAWINGS, COORDINATION DRAWINGS, AND OTHER INFORMATION NECESSARY TO FULLY DESCRIBE ITEMS NEEDING INTERPRETATION. INCLUDE DIMENSIONS, THICKNESSES, STRUCTURAL GRID REFERENCES, AND DETAILS OF AFFECTED MATERIALS, ASSEMBLIES, AND ATTACHMENTS ON ATTACHED SKETCHES. RFI FORMS: AIA DOCUMENT G716 OROTHER SOFTWARE-GENERATED FORM WITH SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME CONTENT AS INDICATED ABOVE, ACCEPTABLE TO ARCHITECT. ATTACHMENTS SHALL BE ELECTRONIC FILES IN ADOBE ACROBAT PDF FORMAT. ARCHITECT'S ACTION: ARCHITECT WILL REVIEW EACH RFI, DETERMINE ACTION REQUIRED, AND RESPOND TO CONTRACTOR. ALLOW 3 WORKING DAYS FOR ARCHITECT'S RESPONSE FOR EACH RFI. IF MORE URGENT, PLEASE CALL PROJECT MANAGER AFTER SENDING RFI VIA EMAIL. RFIS RECEIVED BY ARCHITECT AFTER 1:00 P.M. WILL BE CONSIDERED AS RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING WORKING DAY. ALLOW 24 HOURS FOR ANY ADDITIONAL FEEDBACK FROM RFI RESPONSE. RFI LOG: PREPARE, MAINTAIN, AND SUBMIT A TABULAR LOG OF RFIS ORGANIZED BY THE RFI NUMBER. CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS PRECONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS: BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION, TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS OF PROJECT SITE AND SURROUNDING PROPERTIES, INCLUDING EXISTING ITEMS TO REMAIN DURING CONSTRUCTION, FROM DIFFERENT VANTAGE POINTS, AS DIRECTED BY ARCHITECT. PERIODIC CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS: TAKE A MINIMUM OF 20 PHOTOGRAPHS WEEKLY. FINAL COMPLETION CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS: TAKE 20 COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS AFTER DATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR SUBMISSION AS PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS. ARCHITECT WILL INFORM PHOTOGRAPHER OF DESIRED VANTAGE POINTS. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES FOR GENERAL CONTRACTORS 1) SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING SUBMITTAL ITEMS TO THE ARCHITECT UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE AS INDICATED ON AN APPROVED SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE. SEND ELECTRONIC SUBMITTALS AS PDF ELECTRONIC FILES DIRECTLY TO ARCHITECT'S PROJECT MANAGER VIA EMAIL. ORDERS FROM MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS WITH A COVER SHEET CAN SUFFICE AS A SUBMITTAL. ARCHITECT WILL NOTIFY GC WITHIN 2 BUSINESS DAYSOF INITIAL EMAIL RECEIPT, IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS NEEDED FOR …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JUNE 4, 2025 HR-2025-057111 WEST LINE HISTORIC DISTRICT 1107 EASON STREET 13.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct three residential units. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct three units through the HOME incentive on the site of a previously non-contributing resource to the National Register district. All three units will be two stories with accessible roof decks. Two of the units will be side-by-side and face Eason Street, with the third to the rear. RESEARCH Not much is known about the original inhabitants of the property at 1107 Eason Street. There is record of a Sidney Ralph Jeffers, associated with this address, who graduated from the University of Texas in 1949, shortly after the first house on the site was constructed. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The front two units will be placed much closer to the street than the previous house, but they will be generally in line with neighboring setbacks. The rear unit will face the alley behind the property 2. Orientation Each of the front units will have their short sides facing the street, which is not typical of the surrounding area. However, when paired, the orientation of both will look closer in appearance to the surrounding properties. 3. Scale, massing, and height Two narrow, two-story housing units are not in keeping with the scale, massing, and height of their neighbors. However, the design has been altered to reduce the verticality of the original plans. The footprints and exterior design of the two front units are generally the same but rotated 180 degrees from one another. 4. Proportions The two-story residences have proportions that are much more vertical than surrounding properties. 5. Design and style As a side-by-side duplex, each two stories tall with additional roof decks, the style of the front building is not in keeping with surrounding houses. However, other highly modern designs have been approved in historic districts. Standard 5.4 calls for modern styles to use modern architecture details, which is true here. There is no likelihood of this design to be confused with anything historic. 6. Roofs The combined roofs of the two front units form a front gable …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JUNE 4, 2025 HR-2025-059564 OLD WEST AUSTIN HISTORIC DISTRICT 1511 HARDOUIN AVENUE 14.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a rear addition. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct a two-story addition at the rear of this original house. Width of addition is not to exceed the existing, but roof height is proposed to exceed the current roof ridge height. ARCHITECTURE The existing house an intact example of the Colonial Revival style. The front elevation is symmetrical, with a center door and one window bay on each side. Both the ground floor windows and the three second floor windows feature functional shutters and original window frames and sashes. The roof is a side gable assembly set a moderate pitch, with small gables framed above the windows below. The ground floor walls are clad in brick painted white, with the second-floor walls clad in horizontal wood siding. The red front entry door is accessed by a small set of stairs from the front walk, and a decorative surround frames the doorway. To one side is a driveway that terminates at a gate at the rear of the side of the house. Overall, the property maintains high integrity from its original construction. RESEARCH Upon construction, this house was occupied by a Mr. Neil Allen and his family for several years. Mr. Allen was involved in the real estate industry and, for at least some years, worked as a realtor in Austin. He and his wife raised their children at this address until they attended college, one son at the University of Texas and one daughter at the University of Houston. Later records indicate that the daughter had married and given birth to a child by the late 1950s. 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 additions 1. Location The entire addition is located behind the main house and does not extend beyond the sides in either direction. 2. Scale, massing, and height The original house is two stories, and the addition matches this. However, an attic “bonus room” is also proposed, which increases the overall height of the house and extends the roof above the main house. Because this will be full behind the original, …
LEGEND RECORD INFORMATION (....) CONTROL MONUMENT CM 1/2" IRON REBAR FOUND OVERHEAD ELECTRIC FENCE CORNER WOOD FENCE / / EDGE OF ASPHALT / / POWER POLE WATER METER ELECTRIC METER AIR CONDITIONER GAS METER TREE OE FC W EM AC T59 OAK Ø12" SINGLE TRUNK T60 CHINESE TALLOW Ø18" SINGLE TRUNK T61 LIVE OAK Ø11" SINGLE TRUNK T62 LIVE OAK Ø10" SINGLE TRUNK T63 LIVE OAK Ø10" SINGLE TRUNK T64 NULL T65 LIVE OAK Ø14" SINGLE TRUNK T66 LIVE OAK Ø28" SINGLE TRUNK T67 LIVE OAK Ø24" SINGLE TRUNK T68 LIVE OAK Ø24" SINGLE TRUNK T69 LIVE OAK Ø17" SINGLE TRUNK EXAMPLE T68 CRITICAL ROOT ZONE: 1/4 CRZ NO IMPACT CM R 2 8 8.0' 84.90' (85') LOT 2 OE / / OE / OE / / (N 77°04' W 55') OE OE OE / / / / LOT 1 OE / / / / OE OE / / / 68 69 67 / 66 65 6261 / 63 / / / / / / AC W. 35' OF LOT 10 & E. 50' LOT 11, BLK 2 ( S 1 2 ° 5 6 ' W 1 5 0 ' ) R 1 2.0' AC E O / EXISTING ONE STORY WOOD GARAGE ON CONC E O / E O / E O / E O / E O / PROPOSED TWO STORY ADDITION W 10' OF LOT 11, E 45' OF LOT 12, BLK 2 E O E O E O E O EM 59 ( N 1 2 ° 5 6 ' E 1 5 0 ' ) CM EXISTING ONE STORY WOOD GARAGE ON CONC ALL OF LOT 13 AND W 15' LOT 12, BLK 2 PROPOSED TWO STORY ADDITION 1 1 T O L 2 1 T O L 2 1 T O L 3 1 T O L CRITICAL ROOT ZONE PLAN Scale: 3/32" = 1'-0" 1 139.54' (140') (S 77°04' E 55') W / / / / / / / / / PROPOSED SITE PLAN Scale: 3/32" = 1'-0" 2 H A R D O U I N A V E N U E ( 60' R.O.W. ) SCALE: 1" = 20' RIVER QUEEN DESIGNS P R O J E C T N A M E R E G I N O R A S A C E 3 U 0 N 7 E 8 V 7 A S N A I U …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JUNE 4, 2025 PR-2025-045700; GF-2025-049018 604 COPELAND STREET 15.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1935 house. ARCHITECTURE The footprint of the non-descript bungalow is roughly square in shape, with all sides clad in narrow teardrop wood siding. There is a steeply pitched hipped roof, which is covered in non-historic metal material. Though the windows are currently boarded over, they appear to be the original openings, though the condition of the frames are unknown. It is set on an elevated foundation with a concrete skirt. A small dormer on the front of the house marks the front doorway, but there is no porch present, which may be seen at other contemporary construction in the neighborhood. RESEARCH After initial construction around 1935, the house was occupied for renters for about ten years. These renters included various residents mostly occupied in state government and local businesses, and during World War II a meat grinder working for the US War Food Administration. After the war, the house was bought by Mrs. Lucy H. Overall, a widow, and her two sons, who would go on to attend the University of Texas before moving out on their own. Mrs. Overall, who would later go by Mrs. Blanton, was a music teacher of some acclaim around Austin, who worked with students of all ages as well as serving as music director for various shows, including one associated with the Methodist church. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2015 Bouldin Creek Historic Resource Survey lists the property as a medium priority and as contributing to the potential Copeland historic district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of vernacular bungalow architecture in 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 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JUNE 4, 2025 PR-2025-044852; GF-2025-049021 606 COPELAND STREET 16.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1935 house. ARCHITECTURE Described in the 2015 Bouldin Creek Survey as a wood framed bungalow, the house features a steep pitched hipped roof with a small gable at one corner indicating the front entryway. Like its neighbor at 604 Copeland Street, there is no front porch, though this property does feature a covered carport to the left of the entryway. Until early 2025, the walls were clad in some sort of shingle, though this material has been removed as of May 2025. The house appears to be in stable, if weathered, condition. RESEARCH The house at 606 Copeland Street was occupied by renters for the first ten years after its construction around 1935. After being vacant in the mid-1940s, it was purchased by Mrs. Hazel Thompson, a widow and saleswoman at Hutchins Bros, a San Antonio menswear store with locations in Austin. Mrs. Thompson lived in the house for several decades and was involved in the Order of the Eastern Star at the city’s Scottish Rite Temple. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2015 Bouldin Creek Historic Resource Survey lists the property as a medium priority and as contributing to the potential Copeland historic district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is an excellent example of vernacular bungalow architecture in 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 value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then material salvage and reuse, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. LOCATION MAP 16.0 – 2 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JUNE 4, 2025 PR-2025-049503; GF-2025-054619 1004 SOUTH 1ST STREET 17.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1929 house. ARCHITECTURE The asymmetric Craftsman style house at 1004 South 1st Street features a broad front porch that spans about half of the street facing elevation and is covered by a front gabled roof that features decorative brackets. The building is elevated on pier and beam foundation that is covered by a concrete skirt under the house, with the porch decorated on its sides by local stone in various colors. The roof is side-gabled and set at a moderate pitch. Walls are clad in narrow teardrop wood siding. Overall, the house is in good condition, though there is significant graffiti tagging present. RESEARCH After construction around 1929, the house was occupied by renters until 1935, where it was purchased by Henry & Lillie Polvado, who lived there with at least one daughter. Henry was a city fireman who was later promoted to fire department captain, and the couple owned the house until around 1950, by which time their daughter had married and moved out. After a short series of renters, it was purchased by Norman & Louis Allen, who lived in the house until at least 1972, when Norman passed away. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2015 Bouldin Creek Historic Resource Survey lists the property as a medium priority and as contributing to the potential Copeland historic district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of craftsman architecture in 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 value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JUNE 4, 2025 PR-2025-044914; GF-2025-049037 1006 SOUTH 1ST STREET 18.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1924 house. ARCHITECTURE When viewed from the street, the house at 1006 South 1st Street is largely symmetrical, with a few rooms added at the rear of the sides. The front entry is framed by two wood posts supporting a front gable covering a porch. The porch spans roughly the middle third of the building and is elevated above grade by two steps. The walls are clad in teardrop siding and a large hung window is present at either side of the front elevation. The roof is side gabled and set at a moderate-to-high pitch. The house maintains good integrity. RESEARCH After construction around 1925, the house had a series of renters for ten years before being purchased by Thomas and Bertha Fisher. Thomas was a hoseman at the city fire department and would eventually be promoted to firefighter and station captain. The couple owned the house until at least 1974, when Thomas passed away. There was some time where the house appears to have been occupied by renters in the 1930s, according to city directories, but the Fishers would be listed as the occupants by 1947. The property may have also incorporated a rear two-story garage structure, which may have been rented out and had these additional names associated with the address. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2015 Bouldin Creek Historic Resource Survey lists the property as a medium priority and as contributing to the potential Copeland historic district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of vernacular bungalow architecture in 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 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JUNE 4, 2025 PR-2025-047121; GF-2025-050559 1904 SHARON LANE 19.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1938 house. ARCHITECTURE The two-story, symmetrical house is unique in its appearance on its block and, while lacking in ornament, has the rhythm and form of the Colonial Revival style. The central front door is set within a decorative entryway, with one 6-over-6 window on each side, which feature some decorative metal work underneath. This window pattern is matched on the second floor. The roof is hipped and set at a moderate pitch and does not overhang the walls at all. The house is elevated by several feet and the front door is accessed by a series of stairs that terminate directly in front of the entry. RESEARCH From its construction around 1938, the residence at 1904 Sharon Lane was occupied by numerous owners and renters over the first two decades. Some of the more notable of these are W. Arthur Smith and John F. Thomas, both of whom were physicians in private practice in Austin. Hugh McGaw, who lived with his wife Florence and children at the address, was a professor at the University of Texas, though they were never the owners of the property. PROPERTY EVALUATION Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a decent example of 1930s symmetrical residential architecture with Colonial Revival elements. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant 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 release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. LOCATION MAP 19.0 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 19.0 – …
CM 1/2" IRF S.W. COR. LOT 1 140.00' S 30° 00' 00" W UNABLE TO SET FENCE COR. BEARS N 30° 52' E 0.6' 10' BUILDING LINE PER ZONING ' 2 1 . 1 6 1 W " 0 4 ' 3 2 ° 0 6 N LOT 2 N 30° 00' 00" E 60.00' 558 557 20.0' ' 2 . 8 1 TWO STORY FRAME FINISHED FLOOR = 554.33' 2.1' 5 5 4 FENCE CORNER I S R A T S UTILITY POLE ' 0 6 . 1 6 1 E " 0 4 ' 3 2 ° 0 6 S 5.0' A / C A / C 16" OAK LOT 4 5' BUILDING LINE PER ZONING LOT 1, BLOCK 12 WESTFIELD A 556 555 21" OAK TBM SET MAG NAIL ELEV. = 553.65' 554 553 ' 0 . 3 2 552 34" OAK 20.0' EM 11.8' 14" OAK 13.9' 4 1 . ' 5.0' 4.1' TWO STORY BRICK RESIDENCE 1904 SHARON LANE 35.1' FINISHED FLOOR = 554.33' GM ' 0 . 3 2 5 5 1 5' BUILDING LINE PER ZONING ' 25' BUILDING LINE PER ZONING 550 3 . 9 5 9,682 SQ. FT. 0.222 AC. 549 17" OAK 17" OAK 548 14" OAK FOUND PK NAIL 547 WATER METER W 1/2" IRF S 30° 27' 30" W 60.00' (ASSUMED REF. BEARING) SHARON LANE (30' R.O.W.) NOTES: BEARINGS ARE ASSUMED. TBM = TEMPORARY BENCHMARK. CONTOUR INTERVAL EQUALS ONE FOOT. ELEVATIONS WERE DERIVED FROM GPS OBSERVATIONS. TWO STORY FRAME EXTENDS BEYOND THE NORTHEAST 5' BUILDING LINE AS SHOWN ABOVE. 0' 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 THE NORTH 60 FEET OF LOT 1, BLOCK 12, OF WESTFIELD A, A SUBDIVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 3, PAGE 107, PLAT RECORDS, 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 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JUNE 4, 2025 PR-2025-041615; GF-2025-052681 607 EAST 38TH STREET 20.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1935 house. ARCHITECTURE The house at 607 East 38th Street is a side-by-side duplex set on an elevated foundation on a sloping grade adjacent to Hancock Golf Course. Unlike many homes in the nearby Hyde Park neighborhood, which were converted to duplexes during the Great Depression in the 1930s, this property appears to have been originally constructed as two units. This can be seen in the two entrances at the front corners, which are covered by small, decorated gables overhanging their respective stoops. The walls are clad in a narrow teardrop siding, and windows all appear to be original 1-over-1 hung units. A short metal rail is present at the perimeter of each stoop, which are accessed by stairs oriented parallel to the front elevation. A moderately pitched side gabled roof covers the house, with visible rafter tails at the front. RESEARCH Throughout its early history, the property was inhabited by a series of renters, none of whom appear to have lived at the address for longer than a few years. Records indicate that the north half of the property was largely vacant for most of the 1940s, which could possibly indicate that both sides were occupied by the same tenant. The house consistently had students living there throughout the decades given its proximity to the universities near to the south. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2019 North Loop-Hancock-Boggy Creek historic resource survey lists the property as a medium priority. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of Craftsman style residential duplex 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 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JUNE 4, 2025 PR-2025-047866; GF-2025-052705 911 POST OAK STREET 21.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1948 house. ARCHITECTURE Though it is constructed as a single story, the house sits above the street due to grade changes at the site and a large crawlspace that is covered with a concrete skirt. The right two-thirds of the front elevation feature a porch with a metal rail and metal roof supports, with the front door placed at the rear, facing the street. There are two pairs of windows on this façade, and the roof is side gabled with a front gable projecting towards the street at the left third of the house. This property appears to have been heavily altered in its cladding, windows, and door since it was last surveyed by the city in 2015. RESEARCH Luther & Nora Robbins were longtime owners of the property. Luther worked in sales and the two raised their children at their property, but no records remain of when they moved away or if they lived at the address until their passing. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2016 Bouldin Creek survey lists the property as a medium priority and contributing to a potential Arboles historic district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a fair example of a mid-century ranch house typical for this section of Austin, though its finishes and windows have been heavily altered in recent years. 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 Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then material salvage and reuse, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JUNE 4, 2025 PR-2025-058881; GF-2025-060225 1606 CEDAR AVENUE 22.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1924 house. ARCHITECTURE Very simple in layout and modest in size, the house is an elevated single-story bungalow with a porch at the front corner. The front gabled roof adds height to the front, and the recessed porch provides some outdoor seating space as well as a transition from the steps up from the front walk to the front entry. Hung 1-over-1 windows on all sides appear to be replacement metal units, and the walls have been covered with asbestos shingle, likely after the original period of construction. Rafter tails are present at the sides, and the elevated foundation is covered with a concrete skirt. Though the building is modest and does not feature many, if any, decorative elements, the building form represents a common type of construction once present in this section of East Austin that housed renters and service workers for the past 90 years. RESEARCH Constructed sometime around 1924, the house at 1606 Cedar Avenue was first owned by Sarah, Pernie, and Carrie Suldon until 1935. After this time, it was occupied for renters for at least 30 years, all of whom worked in various services and labor industries in Austin. While some of these renters saw milestones such as birth of children while living at the property, none appear to have been associated with the address for longer than five years. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2016 East Austin Historic Resources Survey lists the property as contributing to both a potential local historic district and a potential national historic district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of modest bungalow construction in East 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, …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JUNE 4, 2025 PR-2025-058856; GF-2025-060143 908 WEST MARY STREET 23.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Relocate a ca. 1950 house. ARCHITECTURE This single-story, side gabled construction is set on an elevated foundation that is clad with a concrete skirt. The front of the property features two pairs of 1-over-1 hung windows with decorative shutters. The front left of the house contains a screened in porch. All exterior walls are clad in narrow teardrop siding, and the roof is clad in standing seam metal. A rear accessory unit is also present on the property, which features similar construction. Both structures are in good condition and do not appear to have been heavily altered. RESEARCH The longtime owners of the property at 908 West Mary Street were Norman & Eitra Crumley. The couple owned the Crumley Grocery & Variety Store in Austin for many years and raised their children at the West Mary Street address. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2016 Bouldin Creek Historic Resources Survey lists the property as a medium priority. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of bungalow 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 Release the relocation permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. LOCATION MAP 23.0 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 23.0 – 3 Relocation application, 2025 Occupancy History City Directory Research, May 2025 Google Streetview, January 2025 1959 1957 1955 1952 1949 Norman O. and Eitra Crumley, owners; Crumley’s Grocery Same as above Same as above Same as above Address not listed Historical Information 23.0 – 4 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. …
24-25 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JUNE 4, 2025 2025-052143 DA; GF-2025-059324 2025-052143 DA; GF-2025-059324 PENTHOUSE APARTMENTS 1801 RIO GRANDE STREET/604 W. 18TH STREET A&B PROPOSAL Demolish an apartment building constructed between 1962 and 1964. ARCHITECTURE Three-story apartment complex constructed with Ranch and Mid-century Modern stylistic influences. The front building is clad in brick with a horseshoe-shaped plan, while the back building has an irregular plan. RESEARCH The property is associated with businessman Gene McGregor, whose early days as a champion cardshark in catapulted him into nightclub ownership, talent management, and apartment construction and management in the 1960s and 1970s. After serving in the South Pacific during World War II, McGregor made his home in Austin and purchased several small nightclubs while gambling competitively around the country. After establishing his success as a club owner and entertainment manager with Club Petite and Caravan, McGregor entered the construction business, focusing his efforts on apartment development. After his initial foray into the industry with the Tropicana Apartments, McGregor constructed the Rio Grande Penthouse in 1962 and expanded it in 1964. Though he made his home in the Penthouse, McGregor would go on to construct the VIP, Casa Grande, Casa Tejas, Granada, and Americana Apartments throughout the 1960s. PROPERTY EVALUATION The draft 2025 Downtown Historic Resource Survey lists the property as contributing to potential local and National Register historic districts. In the survey it is addressed as 604 W. 18th St. Bldgs. A & B. 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 may meet two criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of mid-century low-rise multifamily housing constructed with Ranch influences. b. Historical association. The property is associated with businessman Gene McGregor. 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 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JUNE 4, 2025 2025-051801 DA; GF-2025-059338 26 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1936 store building. ARCHITECTURE The building at 601 West Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd. is a traditional two-part commercial block, clad in masonry, with a stepped parapet. This type of human-scale commercial architecture can help encourage pedestrian traffic on our city’s central corridors. RESEARCH The building at 601 West Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, originally addressed as 601 West 19th Street, was constructed around 1936. An existing residential building, demolished between 1984 and 1997, stood further back on the lot; Sanborn maps show that the ca. 1907 house gradually grew from a modest dwelling to a large duplex structure as additions were constructed. The store was originally occupied by Cantrell’s Drugs, owned by Clyde and Lucille Cantrell. After only two years, the Cantrells sold their store to the Nau family. Ladner and Hilton Nau were no strangers to the drugstore business. According to a 2021 history by Elizabeth Brummett, they established many of Austin’s drugstores and soda fountains: Historically, multiple drug stores bore the Nau name, most owned by Hilton’s older brother Ladner. Ladner Nau came to Austin in 1926 to go to pharmacy school at the University of Texas. After working at a drug store for a couple of years, he and the proprietor of that store opened the Community Drug Store at 1201 E. 1st (Cesar Chavez) and Waller streets. Shortly thereafter, he bought the business outright. In 1935, Ladner established Nau’s San Jacinto Drug Store at 1819–21 San Jacinto St. This location remained in operation for nearly 30 years. Nau’s Drug Store No. 2 at 913 E. 1st St. operated under the management of Maynard Anderson from at least 1949 through 1959. In 1964, Ladner Nau closed the San Jacinto location and opened Nau’s Pharmacy at 2405 San Gabriel St. Though Ladner had retired, the pharmacy remained open in 1980, but neither the business nor the building presently remains. Hilton Nau also attended the University of Texas. Per City Directories, he worked as a pharmacist at the San Jacinto Drug Store in 1937 but by 1939 had co-founded Nau’s Nueces Drug Co. with Ladner. Hilton married Eleanor Liebscher in 1945. In 1951, the couple established Nau’s Enfield Drug Store. Eleanor Nau did the bookkeeping, continuing for years after the couple sold the business to pharmacist Lambert Labay …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JUNE 4, 2025 2025-051814 DA; GF-2025-059320 1800 NUECES STREET 28 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1917-1918 house. ARCHITECTURE 1800 Nueces is a one-story bungalow clad in wood siding and capped with a front-gabled roof. Double-hung windows of wood and vinyl and a front door with transom window comprise the fenestration. Though Classical Revival decorative detailing, such as cornice returns and simplified triangular pediments over front windows, has been applied to the building, it was originally a traditional Craftsman-style building with an open full-width front porch and exposed rafter tails. RESEARCH The house at 1800 Nueces Street was built around 1917 or 1918. Its first occupants were widow Lenora Russell and her son, Otis, a student at UT. The Russells also took in boarders as a source of income. After around ten years, Lenora Russell sold her home to another widowed mother, Josephine Strandtmann, and her eight children. Strandtmann and her oldest son, builder and Comal Lumber Co. owner Ernest Strandtmann, made several improvements, including constructing a rear garage and apartment and converting the property to a duplex. Strandtmann rented the property to tenants throughout the ‘40s and ‘50s; residents included saleswomen at several businesses, a dry cleaner at nearby Kelly Smith Cleaners, a machinist at Capital Machine Works, and a photographer for the American-Statesman. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2025 draft Downtown Austin survey lists the property as contributing to potential local and National Register districts. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity, as the porch enclosure and boxing of rafter tails appears to have taken place during the period of significance. 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 conveys an eclectic mixture of Classical Revival and Craftsman styles. 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 appear to 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 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JUNE 4, 2025 2025-051821 DA; GF-2025-059345 1806 NUECES STREET 29 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1933 house. ARCHITECTURE One-story Tudor Revival house with a cross-gabled roof plan, pointed-arch detailing at fenestration, a catslide roofline at the main gable, and a flat-roofed storefront addition constructed during the period of significance, per Sanborn maps. Windows appear double-hung and made of wood, apart from the fixed-pane undivided store window. RESEARCH The house at 1806 Nueces Street was constructed around 1933. Both 1806 Nueces and its neighbor at 601-B West 19th Street, now demolished, were owned for a time by Jenny Matejek and her daughters; the Matejeks rented out these and several other properties in the Nueces Street area. The home’s first renters were attorney Ralph Yarbrough and his family, though they did not remain there for long. The Walker family lived there from the mid-1930s to the mid-1940s; R. S. Walker was a State tax official and the family’s two sons were in military aviation. The family moved away after son R. S. Walker, Jr. was killed in a plane crash on his way home from service in World War II. The house was converted to a florist’s shop in the early 1950s. The Austin Blossom Shop, operated by Blanche and Oliver McClanahan, was damaged by a fire at the adjacent Brydson Lumber Company in 1952. It appears that the McClanahans, during their repairs of the shop, constructed the front flat-roofed addition with expansive picture windows to display floral arrangements to passersby. The Blossom Shop moved to 29th Street in 1973. PROPERTY EVALUATION The draft 2025 Downtown Austin survey lists the property as contributing to potential local and National Register historic districts. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. The storefront addition was constructed during the period of significance. 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 has Tudor Revival stylistic influences. 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 appear to possess …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, May 7th, 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. Ben Heimsath, (D-8) Chair Roxanne Evans (D-2), Vice COMMISSION MEMBERS: X X Chair X X X vac Jeffrey Acton (Mayor) Harrison Eppright (D-1) Kevin Koch (D-3) Judah Rice (D-4) ab Harmony Grogan (D-5) ab X X X Carl Larosche (D-6) Jaime Alvarez (D-7) Bat Taniguchi (D-9) Trey McWhorter (D-10) DRAFT MINUTES 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. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. April 2, 2025 – Offered for consent approval. MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Eppright. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on Rally Austin’s role in the City Presenter: Anne Gatling Haynes, Chief Transactions Officer, Rally Austin. Teresa Alvarez and Brad Patterson also presented. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 3. C14H-2025-0022 – 1701 San Gabriel St. Graves House Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed April 2, 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 June 4, 2025. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to June 4, 2025, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Acton. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 4. HR-2025-034942 – 905 Congress Ave. Mutual Building Heritage Grant Project Council District 9 Proposal: Renovate and restore façade. Applicant: Austin Nelsen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application …
