Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for July 2, 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. June 4, 2025 – Offered for consent approval BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Briefing on the Downtown Austin Historic Resource Survey Presenter: Kim McKnight, Division Manager of the Historic Preservation Office Briefing on the Creative Reset for the Heritage Grant Program Presenter: Melissa Alvarado, Heritage Tourism Division Manager, Office of Art, Culture, Music and Entertainment PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 4. C14H-2025-0022 – 1701 San Gabriel St. Graves House Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning (Postponed July 2, 2025) Applicant: Sean Reynolds City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 5. C14H-2025-0066 – 201-217 Red River St. Castleman-Bull/Trask House Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Riley Triggs City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 6. HR-2025-057874 – 600 Harthan St. Harthan Street Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolition Applicant: Jewels Cain City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 7. HR-2025-070716 – 515 E. Mary St. Mary Street Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Rear addition Applicant: Jennifer Hanlen City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 8. HR-2025-071055 – 217 Red River St. Trask House Council District 9 Proposal: Relocation Applicant: Riley Triggs City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 9. HR-2025-071074 – 201 Red River St. Castleman-Bull House Council District 9 Proposal: Relocation Applicant: Riley Triggs City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 10. HR-2025-060692 – 4411 Avenue B. Hyde Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Addition, two-story rear addition Applicant: Robert Howard City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 11. HR-2025-058287 – 1316 W. 6th St/607 Pressler St. Smoot House/Flower Hill Council District 9 Proposal: Rear addition Applicant: Natalie George City Staff: Kalan …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, July 2nd, 2025 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 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) CALL TO ORDER AGENDA 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. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on June 4, 2025. 1 BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Briefing on the Downtown Austin Historic Resource Survey Presenter: Kim McKnight, Division Manager, Historic Preservation Office Briefing on the Creative Reset for the Heritage Grant Program Presenter: Melissa Alvarado, Heritage Tourism Division Manager, Office of Art, Culture, Music and Entertainment PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 4. C14H-2025-0022 – 1701 San Gabriel St. Graves House Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Sean Reynolds City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request to August 6, 2025. 5. C14H-2025-0066 – 201 & 217 Red River St. Castleman-Bull/Trask House Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Riley Triggs City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the proposed zoning changes from CBD-H to CBD (Tract 1), CBD to CBD (Tracts 2 and 3), and CBD to CBD-H (Tract 4). Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 6. HR-2025-057874 – 600 Harthan St. Harthan Street Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Partially demolish and remodel a ca. 1930 building. Applicant: Jewels Cain City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 …
Downtown Austin Historic Resource Survey Presentation to Historic Landmark Commission Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Historic Preservation Office Planning Department Project Sponsor HHM & Associates Preservation Consulting Firm Agenda • What are Historic Resource Surveys? • Survey Background & Methodology • Survey Recommendations • Frequently Asked Questions • Timeline & Next Steps • Future Survey Projects Historic Resource Surveys ▪ Document buildings, structures, and objects that are at least 50 years old ▪ Evaluate architectural character and historic associations ▪ Recommend eligibility for historic designations, including: – Local landmark zoning (H) – Local historic district zoning (HD) – Individual National Register listing – National Register historic district listing ▪ Are a foundational tool for historic preservation and should be updated every ten years 4 Historic Resource Surveys ▪ Support City HPO staff evaluating permit and designation applications ▪ Support property owners seeking historic designation ▪ Identify heritage tourist sites/districts and areas of importance to underrepresented communities 5 Survey Background & Methodology ▪ Downtown Austin was last surveyed in 1984 ▪ 1,964 resources on 1,553 parcels surveyed ▪ Boundaries: – Enfield Rd/ MLK Jr. Blvd (north) – IH-35 (east) – Lady Bird Lake (south) – MoPac (west) 6 MLK Jr. Blvd Enfield Rd MoPac IH-35 Lady Bird Lake Step 1: Fieldwork Preparation ▪ Data integrated into geospatial database as basemap: – Travis County Appraisal District – City of Austin historic zoning – National Register of Historic Places – Historic maps 8 Step 2: Field Survey ▪ Documented all resources constructed by 1975 ▪ Both primary and auxiliary resources documented ▪ Two photographs taken of each resource ▪ Architectural character and physical integrity recorded 9 Step 3: Post-Survey Processing 1. Compile all historic research findings, including occupancy history 2. Identify historical themes and trends 3. Evaluate eligibility for local and National Register designation 4. Assess potential historic district boundaries 10 Survey Recommendations Local Historic Districts Historic Landmarks within Local Historic Districts 19% 50% 50% 81% Surveyed resources within an eligible or listed local historic district Other resources Surveyed resources eligible for landmark designation 11 Sample of Resources Eligible for Historic Designation 12 Recommended Historic District Boundaries 13 Frequently Asked Questions Will this survey result in automatic zoning or tax changes? Will voluntary owner-initiated historic designation result in zoning or tax changes? No. The survey makes only advisory recommendations for historic resource eligibility. Designation at the local level adds H or HD to the …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: C14H-2025-0066 HLC DATE: July 2, 2025 PC DATE: CC Date: APPLICANT: Austin Convention Center (Kalpana Sutaria) HISTORIC NAME: Trask House and Castleman-Bull House WATERSHED: Waller Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 201-217 (201, 201 1/2, 205, 217) Red River Street and 603 E. 3rd Street ZONING CHANGE: CBD-H to CBD (Tract 1), CBD to CBD (Tracts 2 and 3), and CBD to CBD-H (Tract 4) COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Grant the proposed zoning changes from CBD-H to CBD (Tract 1), CBD to CBD (Tracts 2 and 3), and CBD to CBD-H (Tract 4). QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: The Castleman-Bull House is eligible for historic zoning under the criteria for architecture and historical associations. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 5, 2025 – Approve Resolution No. 20250605-022, directing staff to process the applications for rezoning of City Property, to recommend appropriate rezoning, and take necessary steps to ensure an efficient rezoning process to avoid unnecessary delay. CASE MANAGERS: Kalan Contreras (512-974-2727) and Marcelle Boudreaux (512-974-8094) NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Neighborhoods Council, City of Austin Downtown Commission, Downtown Austin Alliance, Downtown Austin Neighborhood Assn. (DANA), El Concilio Mexican American Neighborhoods, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Lower Waller Creek, Preservation Austin, Tejano Town, Waterloo Greenway DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness to relocate the Castleman- Bull House on the same property at 201 Red River Street (HR-2025-071074) and to relocate the Trask House and outbuildings from 217 Red River Street closer to their original site on Neches Street (HR-2025- 071055) will be reviewed at the July 2, 2025, Historic Landmark Commission public hearing. The rezoning application seeks to remove historic zoning from the Trask House lot so the historic structures therein may be relocated, stored, and replaced nearer to their original location at the corner of Red River and East Cesar Chavez Streets. The buildings’ footprints will then be zoned H per the attached MOU between the Historic Landmark Commission and Austin Convention Center. Interpretive material is proposed for the building’s new location. Should the Red River/East Cesar Chavez Street location prove infeasible, the building will be relocated to Pioneer Farms, where it will serve to educate visitors about early Austin’s buildings, development, and ways of life. The proposal also seeks to apply historic zoning to the Castleman-Bull House’s proposed location in preparation for the …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, the City owns the property located 201, 201 1/2, 205, and 217 Red River Street and 603 East 3rd Street (“City Property”); and WHEREAS, City Property is located across from the existing Austin Convention Center site located at 500 East Cesar Chavez Street; and WHEREAS, the City is currently working on the expansion and redevelopment of the Austin Convention Center (the “Project”) which will require a total demolition of the existing Austin Convention Center; and WHEREAS, prior to the commencement of the Project, the District Chilling Plant #4 that was previously located at the Austin Convention Center was decommissioned; and WHEREAS, the Project is planning to install a new stand-alone District Chilling Plant #4.1 on City Property to replace the decommissioned District Chilling Plant #4; and WHEREAS, City Property is the current location of the Castleman-Bull House and Trask House; and WHEREAS, the Project requires relocation of both the Castleman-Bull House and Trask House to accommodate the underground installation of the new Downtown District Cooling Plant #4.1 on City Property; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: Council initiates rezoning for City Property. Page 1 of 2 City of Austin Council Meeting Backup: June 5, 2025File ID: 25-1139 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The City Manager is directed to process the applications for rezoning of City Property, to recommend appropriate rezoning, and take necessary steps to ensure an efficient rezoning process to avoid unnecessary delay. ADOPTED: , 2025 ATTEST: _______________________ Erika Brady City Clerk Page 2 of 2 City of Austin Council Meeting Backup: June 5, 2025File ID: 25-1139 ZONING APPLICATION FOR ZONING FILE NUMBER(S) TENTATIVE CC DATE CITY INITIATED YES NO YES NO ROLLBACK DEPARTMENT USE ONLY APPLICATION DATE TENTATIVE ZAP/PC DATE CASE MANAGER APPLICATION ACCEPTED BY PROJECT DATA OWNER’S NAME: PROJECT NAME: PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (or Range): ZIP COUNTY: If project address cannot be defined, provide the following information: ALONG THE SIDE OF APPROXIMATELY Frontage ft. (N,S,E,W) Frontage road FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH Distance Direction TAX PARCEL NUMBER(S): Is Demolition proposed? Cross street If Yes, how many residential units will be demolished? Unknown Number of these residential units currently occupied**: Is this zoning request to rezone a …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JULY 2, 2025 DA-2025-055669; HR-2025-057874 HARTHAN STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT 600 HARTHAN STREET 6 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish secondary buildings and construct an addition to a contributing house. Remodel the preserved portion of the contributing house. ARCHITECTURE The historic-age buildings at 600 Harthan Street, constructed between ca. 1910 and the mid-1930s, display Spanish Colonial Revival stylistic influences, though the oldest building on the property was once a Queen Anne structure before its incorporation into a Spanish Revival apartment building. This is the most recent building in the district and exemplifies the evolving design sensibilities of the era. Major additions and renovations 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. PROPERTY RESEARCH The buildings at 600 Harthan Street were constructed between the early 1900s and 1984. The earliest building, a Victorian home addressed as 1208 W. 6th Street, was built by the Harthan family after purchasing the lot from the Jernigans, who owned much of the area prior to its turn-of-the-century subdivision.1 Dr. Hans Harthan, a German musician and composer, was the first director of the Austin Symphony2 and taught music out of his home studio. Harthan had served as the director of the Imperial Conservatory in Odessa, Russia, before emigrating to Texas;3 before moving to Austin he had been the Director of Music at Baylor College for about two years.4 Around 1922, Dr. David A. Lane, a dentist, purchased the large property with his family. According to research by Clayton & Little prior to a 2017 remodel application, the ca. 1930 villa constructed on the adjacent lot was designed by Roy C. Lane as part of his thesis at MIT.5 Roy Lane worked primarily as an interior designer. He also volunteered his time as a choirmaster for various congregations; he was a talented opera singer and musician who appeared in numerous local productions. Later in the 1930s, the Lanes commissioned an apartment building to be constructed next to the main house, directly in front of what had been the Harthan residence. After the deaths of his parents, Roy Lane continued to live in the home until at least 1959. Around 1984, a large addition to Lane’s Mediterranean villa designed by Black-Atkinson-Vernooy was constructed on the corner of Harthan Street and W. 6th Street. DESIGN …
600 Harthan Street 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 L Y 2 , 2 0 2 5 A Survey A B C Two (2) story, four (4) unit apartment building Two (2) story multi-residence Two (2) story garage apartment - HLC approved the demolition of building C in 2017 (LHD-2017-0006) D Two (2) & three (3) story building Representative section. Subject to change. C B Multi D 6 0 0 H A R T H A N S T R E E T O R I G I N A L S T R U C T U R E S R E N O V A T I O N S / A D D O N S A P P R O V E D F O R D E M O L I T I O N T O B E P R E S E R V E D T O B E D E M O L I S H E D UPDATE Majority of original structure to remain UPDATE Modified 1-car garage to be removed. View from Harthan Street Remove Added Structure Remove Enclosed Patio Remove Added Structure E A R L Y 1 9 3 0 s 6 0 0 H A R T H A N S T R E E T 2 0 2 5 Remove Modified 1-Car Garage Remove New Walls Intent: To preserve the majority of the original stucco home at 600 Harthan St. The lack of maintenance has caused the buildings to crack and degrade over time. The removal of the 1984 additions and repair of degraded materials will require new stucco and roofing to be installed. 600 Harthan Proposal Updated ▪ Demo all of Building A, B and C ▪ Demo of the 1984 additions on Building D ▪ Demo of the modified 1-car garage on Building D ▪ Replacement/resurfacing of stucco facade with like kind material ▪ Replacement of Spanish tile roof with like kind material ▪ Replacement of all windows and doors (except front door) with windows and doors that resemble the original windows and doors ▪ The front door facing Harthan to be preserved 6 0 0 H A R T H A N S T R E E T
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
May 27, 2025 Harthan Local Historic District Landowner’s Support of the Proposed Demolition at 600 Harthan Dear Chair Heimsath and Members of the Historic Landmark Commission, The undersigned landowners in the Harthan Local Historic District (LHD) support the proposed demolition of the structures located at 600 Harthan Street. The property has stood vacant and deteriorating for over a decade, posing significant obstacles to any meaningful preservation efforts. Importantly, the integrity and character of the Harthan LHD will not be materially adversely impacted by the proposed demolition of 600 Harthan. The landowners have met with representatives of the applicant and reviewed preliminary plans for the redevelopment of the site. We look forward to collaborating with the applicant on the proposed project to ensure it is compatible with the guidelines of the Harthan LHD and accretive to the district. Given the property’s prolonged state of disrepair and the thoughtful nature of the proposed redevelopment, the undersigned support the demolition of the structures at 600 Harthan Street. Sincerely, Harthan Local Historic District Landowners 602 Harthan 605 Harthan 60 7 Harthan 609 Harthan 1206 W 6th Street 604 Harthan 606 Harthan 6 08 Harthan 610 Harthan Map of Harthan Local Historic District Subject Property
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JULY 2, 2025 PR-2025-060653; HR-2025-070716 MARY STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT 515 EAST MARY STREET 7.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a rear two-story addition. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct an addition at the rear of the existing house, which contributes to the Mary Street local historic district. This addition is proposed to be two-stories in height and primarily located to the southeast of the existing house. ARCHITECTURE The property at 515 East Mary Street is set on a slightly sloping elevation, with the house one an elevated crawlspace foundation clad in concrete skirting. The front elevation features a center door with a double gable above, as well as a set of paired windows on either side. The walls are all clad in a thin teardrop siding and, like the door and windows, appears to be original material. From the street, the house appears to be modest in size and ornament, with the most decoration being located at the gable sheltering the front door and supported with decorative wood brackets. DESIGN STANDARDS The Mary Street Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Contributing Properties: Additions 1. Location While the proposed addition is two stories, it will be minimally visible and set behind the main house. However, Standard (1c) does call for additions, wherever possible, to be shorter and narrower than the main house. In this case, it is neither, though the new dimensions do not exceed the original house by much on any side. 2. Height The proposed addition does not exceed the height of the tallest contributing building in the district on a similar sized lot. 3. Design and Style The design of the addition is generally subordinate to the existing structure. At the second floor, the footprint of the addition is smaller to reduce visual impact when viewing from the street. 4. Exterior Walls Horizontal siding is proposed for the addition, but of a different profile from the original so as not to appear historicizing. Overall, the walls complement the original is similar ways to other approved additions in the district. 5. Porches No new front porch or similar is proposed. 6. Roofs The addition features a roof structure that ties in as seamlessly as possible to the main house, given that the addition is proposed to be two stories. Roof pitch …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JULY 2, 2025 HR-2025-071055 TRASK HOUSE 217 RED RIVER STREET 8 – 1 PROPOSAL Relocate the Trask House in accordance with City Council Resolution No. 20250605-022, directing staff to facilitate the rezoning of Convention Center properties. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Relocate the Trask House and its outbuilding to Convention Center property near the corner of Red River Street and East Cesar Chavez Street, approximately their original locations per Sanborn maps. The buildings’ current site at 217 Red River Street will be used for the construction of a new underground chiller facility. Historic zoning will be removed from 217 Red River Street and reapplied to the new site when the house reaches its final location, per memorandum of agreement. Should relocation to the Convention Center property prove impossible, the building will be relocated to Pioneer Farms, where it will serve to educate visitors about early Austin’s buildings, development, and ways of life. 1) Prepare the buildings for moving, including bracing and photographic documentation. See backup for example plan. 2) Move the buildings to a temporary staging area on E. 3rd Street for storage during Convention Center construction, mothballing according to best practices outlined by the National Parks Service. The masonry structure will be lifted off its non-historic foundation and the limestone masonry veneer and porch pier brick material will be tagged and salvaged for reapplication. The wood porch will be detached from the masonry structure and protected for reattachment at the final location. 3) Move the buildings to their final location and reattach masonry and porch. Integrate structures with new landscaping and install interpretive signage. Request historic zoning for building footprints at new site per MOU. ARCHITECTURE The 1974 historic zoning application describes the house as a “typical one-story Greek Revival residence with attached portico,” constructed from limestone with a traditional saltbox form. It also mentions the one-story stone outbuilding and identifies it as the kitchen, though its original use is not confirmed. 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: Demolition and Relocation 1.1 Do not demolish or relocate a historic building. 1.2 If demolition or relocation is necessary, ensure the safety of the building and any adjacent properties before, during, and …
RESOLUTION NO. 20250605-022 WHEREAS, the City owns the property located 201,201 1/2,205, and 217 Red River Street and 603 East 3rd Street ("City Property"); and WHEREAS, City Property is located across from the existing Austin Convention Center site located at 500 East Cesar Chavez Street; and WHEREAS, the City is currently working on the expansion and redevelopment of the Austin Convention Center (the "Project") which will require a total demolition of the existing Austin Convention Center; and WHEREAS, prior to the commencement of the Project, the District Chilling Plant #4 that was previously located at the Austin Convention Center was decommissioned; and WHEREAS, the Project is planning to install a new stand-alone District Chilling Plant #4.1 on City Property to replace the decommissioned District Chilling Plant #4; and WHEREAS, City Property is the current location of the Castleman-Bull House and Trask House; and WHEREAS, the Project requires relocation ofboth the Castleman-Bull House and Trask House to accommodate the underground installation of the new Downtown District Cooling Plant #4.1 on City Property; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: Council initiates rezoning for City Property. Page 1 of 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The City Manager is directed to process the applications for rezoning of City Property, to recommend appropriate rezoning, and take necessary steps to ensure an efficient rezoning process to avoid unnecessary delay. ADOPTED: June 5 , 2025 ATTEST: RAY Erika Bra* City Clerk Page 2 of 2
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Historic Landmark Commission members FROM: Trisha Tatro, Director Austin Convention Center Department DATE: June 25, 2025 SUBJECT: Update on the Historic Trask House The purpose of this memorandum is to update the Historic Landmark Commission members on the City’s plans for the historic Trask house, located at 217 Red River Street ahead of the July 2, 2025, Historic Landmark Commission Meeting. As presented previously during 5/4/25 and 6/11/25 meetings of the Architectural Review Committee, the historic Trask House and its related accessory structure at 217 Red River Street will be relocated as part of the Austin Convention Center redevelopment project, known as UnconventionalATX. Details of the relocation plan are outlined in the Certificate of Appropriateness application, HR-2025-071055 available via Austin Build + Connect, scheduled to be heard at the July 2, 2025, meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission. While the UnconventionalATX are reviewing and confirming details of temporary and permanent relocations, the City of Austin commits to applying historic zoning to both the primary building and its accessory structure within 12 months of the placement of the house in its new location. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. cc: Katy Zamesnik, Acting Deputy Director, Austin Convention Center Department Riley Triggs, Capital Delivery Consultant, Capital Delivery Services Department Lauren Middleton-Pratt, Director, Planning Department Andrea Bates, Assistant Director, Planning Department Joi Harden, Zoning Officer, Planning Department Kim McKnight, Division Manager, Historic Preservation Office, Planning Department Kalan Contreras, Principal Planner, Historic Preservation Office, Planning Department Ginny Chilton, Project Director, Page Larry Irsik, Principal, Architexas Ron Zurcher, Associate Principal, Rider Levell Bucknall
Historic Review Application For Office Use Only Date of Submission:_________________________________ Case #:____________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Historic Preservation Office approval Date of Approval:___________________________________ Property Address: ______________________________________________________ Historic Landmark Historic District (Local) National Register Historic District Historic Landmark or Historic District Name:______________________________________________________________________________________________ Applicant Name: _______________________________ Phone #: ______________________ Email: ______________________________ Applicant Address: _______________________________ City: _______________________ __ State: ________________ Zip: __________ Please describe all proposed exterior work with location and materials. If you need more space, attach an additional sheet. PROPOSED WORK LOCATION OF PROPOSED WORK PROPOSED MATERIAL(S) 1) 2) 3) Submittal Requirements 1. One set of dimensioned building plans. Plans must: a) specify materials and finishes to be used, and b) show existing and proposed conditions for alterations and additions. Site Plan Elevations Floor Plan Roof Plan 2. Color photographs of building and site: Elevation(s) proposed to be modified Detailed view of each area proposed to be modified Any changes to these plans must be reviewed and approved by the Historic Preservation Office and/or Historic Landmark Commission. Applicant Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________________________ Submit complete application, drawings, and photos to preservation@austintexas.gov. Call (512) 974-3393 with questions. Design Standards and Guidelines for Historic Properties Adopted December 2012 Design Standards and Guidelines for Historic Properties Landmarks and National Register historic district properties If you are making changes to a historic landmark, the project must comply with these standards to receive a Certificate of Appropriateness. If you are making changes to a contributing property or constructing a new building within a National Register historic district, consider the standards below as advisory guidelines: 1. Use a property for its historic purpose or place it in a new use that requires minimal change to the defining characteristics of the building and its site and environment. 2. Retain and preserve the historic character or a property shall be retained and preserved. Avoid the removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property. 3. Recognize each property as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or architectural elements from other buildings, shall not be undertaken. 4. Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic significance in their own right shall be retained and preserved. 5. Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a historic property shall be preserved. 6. Deteriorated historic features shall …
Gator Dodson Dodson House Moving May 16, 2025 | 81 Photos Castleman-Bull House and Trask Relocation Cover Page 1 / 39 Loading King Stone House - Castleman-Bull House and Trask Relocation Castleman-Bull House and Trask Relocation May 16, 2025 Historical Stone and Brick Buildings Historical Stone and Brick Buildings 1. Introduction Relocating historical stone and brick buildings is an intricate and sensitive process. These structures are often fragile due to age, original construction techniques, and exposure to environmental con- ditions over time. Preserving their integrity requires extensive planning, precision, and collaboration among engineers, architects, historians, and preservation specialists. This report outlines the key steps and considerations involved in moving these buildings, with a focus on pre-move assessments, engineering design, stabilization, and execution. 2. Preliminary Assessments and Planning Before any physical work begins on site, hundreds of hours are spent evaluating the building and planning the safest and most practical relocation method. Key activities in this stage include: 2.1 Historical Research • Document the building's historical significance, construction date, and architectural features. • Review archival records, blueprints, and any previous modifications or restoration work. 2.2 Site Survey and Structural Assessment • Conduct a detailed survey of the existing site and building footprint. • Evaluate the structural integrity of the stone and brickwork, including mortar condition and internal framing. • Identify areas of weakness, instability, or prior damage. 2.3 Documentation and Measurement • Create accurate drawings of the building. • Record all architectural details to ensure faithful reconstruction if needed. • Photograph and catalogue each section for reference and potential reconstruction. 3. Engineering Analysis and Relocation Planning 3.1 Structural Calculations • Perform load calculations to determine the weight and stress distribution across the structure. • Assess foundation and soil conditions at both the existing and new sites. 3.2 Method Selection • Decide between full-structure relocation, partial disassembly and reassembly, or façade preser- vation. • Choose a transportation method 3.3 Risk Assessment and Mitigation Planning • Identify potential risks during lifting, transport, and reinstallation. • Develop contingency plans for areas of concern during the loading method. 4. Pre-Move Stabilization and Preparation 4.1 Structural Reinforcement • Install internal and external bracing to prevent collapse or deformation during the move. • Reinforce weak areas using reversible and non-invasive techniques. 4.2 Disconnection and Excavation • Safely disconnect utilities and services. • Excavate around the foundation to install lifting steel or prepare for undercutting. 4.3 Permitting and …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JULY 2, 2025 HR-2025-071074 CASTLEMAN-BULL HOUSE 201 RED RIVER STREET 9 – 1 PROPOSAL Relocate the Castleman-Bull House in accordance with City Council Resolution No. 20250605-022, directing staff to facilitate the rezoning of Convention Center properties. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Prepare the building for moving, including bracing and photographic documentation. 2) Move the building to a temporary staging area on E. 3rd Street for storage during Convention Center construction, mothballing according to best practices outlined by the National Parks Service. The masonry structure will be lifted off its non-historic foundation and the limestone masonry veneer and porch pier brick material will be removed and tagged for replacement on the structure in its final location. Non-historic exterior stairs and planters will also be removed. The wood porch will be detached from the masonry structure and protected for reattachment at the final location. 3) Move the building to its final location within the newly H-zoned portion of the property, rotating it 90 degrees to face the Waterloo Greenway trailhead. See site plan in backup. ARCHITECTURE Two-story rectangular structure with elements of the Italianate style, including a low-pitched roof, overhanging eaves set on decorative brackets, tall and narrow arched windows with hooded trim, and a one-story porch across the front façade. The house is symmetrical in plan, each floor having a center hall flanked by two square rooms with fireplaces in the interior walls. 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: Demolition and Relocation 1.1 Do not demolish or relocate a historic building. 1.2 If demolition or relocation is necessary, ensure the safety of the building and any adjacent properties before, during, and afterwards. The applicants have evaluated multiple alternatives to relocation and have determined that moving the house is the only way to preserve it as the Convention Center expands. Rotating the house, which has already been moved from its original location on E. 7th Street in 2001, will not further impact its historic context. The proposal includes appropriate measures to ensure the safety of the building before, during, and after relocation. Applicants have conferred with the Architectural Review Committee to discuss options for relocation and mothballing during any required storage periods. …
CASTLEMAN-BULL AND TRASK HOUSE RELOCATION FOR AUSTIN ENERGY DISTRICT CHILLED WATER PLANT Castleman-Bull/Trask E 3rd St & Red River St Project: Location: Phase: Date: HLC Review July 2nd, 2025 TRASK HOUSE - THC RTHL BUILT: 1850s RELOCATED: 1990 RENOVATED: 1992 ORIGINAL ADDRESS: 105 Neches Street CURRENT ADDRESS: 217 Red River (sometimes listed as 211 Red River) Note, current site has Historic Zoning Trask House Today Notes From City Planning Commission Meeting on 5/3/77 Trask House at Original Location, Sanborn map from 1900 Castleman-Bull/Trask E 3rd St & Red River St Project: Location: Phase: Date: HLC Review July 2nd, 2025 CASTLEMAN-BULL HOUSE – PROPOSED NEW AUSTIN LOCAL LANDMARK BUILT: 1873 RELOCATED: 2001 EXTERIOR RENOVATED: 2019 ORIGINAL ADDRESS: 308 E 7TH CURRENT ADDRESS: 201 Red River Castleman-Bull House Today Castleman-Bull House in its original location, THC Historic Resources Survey Castleman-Bull/Trask E 3rd St & Red River St Project: Location: Phase: Date: HLC Review July 2nd, 2025 EXISTING SITE TRASK HOUSE HISTORIC ZONING CASTLEMAN-BULL HOUSE Castleman-Bull/Trask E 3rd St & Red River St Project: Location: Phase: Date: HLC Review July 2nd, 2025 EXISTING SITE TRASK HOUSE HISTORIC ZONING FUTURE AUSTIN ENERGY DISTRICT CHILLED WATER PLANT SUBGRADE FOOTPRINT CASTLEMAN-BULL HOUSE Castleman-Bull/Trask E 3rd St & Red River St Project: Location: Phase: Date: HLC Review July 2nd, 2025 TRASK HOUSE – LIMITS OF DECONSTRUCTION LIMITS OF PORCH TO BE DETACHED AND MOVED LINE OF DETACHMENT MASONRY TO BE SALVAGED Castleman-Bull/Trask E 3rd St & Red River St Project: Location: Phase: Date: HLC Review July 2nd, 2025 CASTLEMAN-BULL HOUSE – LIMITS OF DECONSTRUCTION LIMITS OF PORCH TO BE DETACHED AND MOVED LINE OF DETACHMENT MASONRY TO BE SALVAGED Castleman-Bull/Trask E 3rd St & Red River St Project: Location: Phase: Date: HLC Review July 2nd, 2025 HOUSE MOVING Castleman-Bull/Trask E 3rd St & Red River St Project: Location: Phase: Date: HLC Review July 2nd, 2025 TRASK HOUSE – POTENTIAL TEMPORARY LOCATION PROPOSED TRASK HOUSE PERMANENT LOCATION POTENTIAL TEMPORARY LOCATION EXIST. TRASK HOUSE LOCATION APPROX. PROPOSED MOVE PATH Castleman-Bull/Trask E 3rd St & Red River St Project: Location: Phase: Date: HLC Review July 2nd, 2025 CASTLEMAN-BULL HOUSE – POTENTIAL TEMPORARY LOCATION APPROX. PROPOSED MOVE PATH PROPOSED CASTLEMAN-BULL HOUSE PERMANENT LOCATION POTENTIAL TEMPORARY LOCATION EXIST. TRASK HOUSE LOCATION Castleman-Bull/Trask E 3rd St & Red River St Project: Location: Phase: Date: HLC Review July 2nd, 2025 TRASK HOUSE – PROPOSED LOCATION PROPOSED LOCATION 50' WEST OF ORIGINAL LOCATION RELATIONSHIP TO …
Historic Review Application For Office Use Only Date of Submission:_________________________________ Case #:____________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Historic Preservation Office approval Date of Approval:___________________________________ Property Address: ______________________________________________________ Historic Landmark Historic District (Local) National Register Historic District Historic Landmark or Historic District Name:______________________________________________________________________________________________ Applicant Name: _______________________________ Phone #: ______________________ Email: ______________________________ Applicant Address: _______________________________ City: _______________________ __ State: ________________ Zip: __________ Please describe all proposed exterior work with location and materials. If you need more space, attach an additional sheet. PROPOSED WORK LOCATION OF PROPOSED WORK PROPOSED MATERIAL(S) 1) 2) 3) Submittal Requirements 1. One set of dimensioned building plans. Plans must: a) specify materials and finishes to be used, and b) show existing and proposed conditions for alterations and additions. Site Plan Elevations Floor Plan Roof Plan 2. Color photographs of building and site: Elevation(s) proposed to be modified Detailed view of each area proposed to be modified Any changes to these plans must be reviewed and approved by the Historic Preservation Office and/or Historic Landmark Commission. Applicant Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________________________ Submit complete application, drawings, and photos to preservation@austintexas.gov. Call (512) 974-3393 with questions. Design Standards and Guidelines for Historic Properties Adopted December 2012 Design Standards and Guidelines for Historic Properties Landmarks and National Register historic district properties If you are making changes to a historic landmark, the project must comply with these standards to receive a Certificate of Appropriateness. If you are making changes to a contributing property or constructing a new building within a National Register historic district, consider the standards below as advisory guidelines: 1. Use a property for its historic purpose or place it in a new use that requires minimal change to the defining characteristics of the building and its site and environment. 2. Retain and preserve the historic character or a property shall be retained and preserved. Avoid the removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property. 3. Recognize each property as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or architectural elements from other buildings, shall not be undertaken. 4. Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic significance in their own right shall be retained and preserved. 5. Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a historic property shall be preserved. 6. Deteriorated historic features shall …
DODSON HOUSE MOVING, LLC P.O. Box 240339 San Antonio, TX 78224 Building Preparations The initial phase of work on the Trask and Castleman Bull houses involves structural preparations to ensure the buildings are secure and ready for relocation. These tasks will be needed regardless of the storage location. However, should the relocation distance be greater than a quarter to half mile from the current location, the preparation tasks will increase. The key functions include: • Bracing Windows and Doors: We will install temporary bracing to stabilize all windows and doors. We will install plywood over all openings to help secure the buildings for storage. This step is essential to protect these fragile elements during subsequent work. • Removing and Bracing Porches: The existing porch will be carefully removed and braced to allow access and facilitate further structural work. • Preparing Beam Pockets: The beam pockets will be cut out and ready to receive steel support, which will provide the necessary strength for lifting and moving the structures. • Excavation and demolition: Start removing concrete around structures and excavating down to the steel installation level. • Steel Cable Wrapping and Compression: Both structures will be entirely, securely wrapped with steel cable and compressed to reinforce the structure and prevent any shifting or damage. • Clearing AC Ducts and Lines: All air conditioning ducts and related lines will be removed or relocated to create a clear space for steel installation. • Steel Installation: We will begin installing steel supports around the house to prepare for the lift. Importantly, no lifting or detachment from the foundation will occur until the appropriate permits have been obtained. The above work will help expedite the loading phase and shorten the timeline. If we need to remove some of the above steps, that's fine; whatever they will allow us to start on will help with the timeline. Gator Dodson
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JULY 2, 2025 HR-2025-060692 HYDE PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 4411 AVENUE B 10.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a rear two-story addition. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct an addition at the rear of the existing house, which contributes to the Mary Street local historic district. Addition is proposed to be two-stories in height and located directly behind the existing one-story building. ARCHITECTURE The house at 4411 Avenue B is a single-story house with a corner inset porch that is supported by two wood posts. The building is elevated on piers with the crawlspace covered in a concrete skirt. The walls are clad in narrow teardrop siding with fascia above. A hipped roof clad in metal covers the entire house and is set at a moderate pitch. The front and side windows all appear to be original wood frames and covered in screens. The front entry is at the rear of the inset porch. Overall, the house has excellent integrity and is good condition. DESIGN STANDARDS The Hyde Park Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 4. Residential Standards: Additions to Contributing Single Family and Multi-Family Structures 4.1. Preservation of Historic Character Any removal of original fabric is located entirely at the rear elevation. Though a two-story addition, it excellently reflects the form and style of the main house and overall district. 4.2. Location Addition is at the rear and will be minimally visible from the street. 4.3. Roof, Fenestration, and Siding Roof pitch and form matches the existing front house. Though likely not visible from the street, two second story windows on the front elevation are matching the configuration of the historic. Proposed siding is compatible with the existing. 4.4. Size and Scale of Addition Both floors of the addition match the floor-to-ceiling height of the original house. Second floor does not begin until over 15 feet from the front of the house and does not visually overwhelm the building. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. COMMITTEE FEEDBACK Reduce the overall verticality of the addition if possible and refine the roof pitch to further reduce the visibility of the addition from the street. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the application. LOCATION MAP 10.0 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 10.0 – 3 Permit application, 2025 Zillow listing, 2025
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4111 AVE B, Austin, TX Vicinity Map INDEX Sheet Name COVER SHEET CURRENT & PROPOSED SITE PLAN EXISTING DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN PROPOSED ROOF PLAN EXISTING AND DEMOLISHED ROOF PLAN PROPOSED 1ST FLOOR PLAN PROPOSED 2ND FLOOR PLAN PROPOSED ELEVATION NORTH & SOUTH PROPOSED ELEVATION EAST & WEST PROPOSED SECTION A & B PROPOSED SECTION C & D DOOR WINDOW SCHEDULE TYPICAL FRAMING DETAILS TYPICAL WOOD FRAMING DETAILS DETAILS DETAILS STRUCTURAL NOTES 3D VIEWS 3D VIEWS Sheet # A001 A002 A003 A004 A005 A006 A007 A008 A009 A010 A011 A012 A013 A014 A015 A016 A017 A018 A019 A020 BUILDING DATA Parcel ID: Owner Name: Parcel Address: Parcel Address City: Parcel Address Zip Code: Parcel Use Code: Parcel Use Description: Block: Lot: Calculated Acres: Calculated Parcel Sq ft: Legal Description: 0221050907 4111 AVENUE B, TX AUSTIN 78751 01 1 FAM DWELLING 17 5-6 0.1479 6,444.64 LOT 5-6 BLK 17 HYDE PARK ADDN NO 2 PROJECT SCOPE The scope of work includes the construction of new addition at 8004 Tisdale Drive, Austin including all associated site work, and utilities. GENERAL NOTES Building Codes: All work shall comply with the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), as adopted by the City of Austin. All construction shall comply with the City of Austin Land Development Code. Permits and Inspections: All necessary permits shall be obtained before the commencement of work. All inspections required by the City of Austin shall be scheduled and approved. Site Conditions: Verify all existing site conditions and dimensions before starting construction. Any discrepancies shall be reported to the architect/engineer for resolution. Utilities: Locate and protect all existing utilities. Contact utility companies before digging. All utility connections shall comply with the requirements of the respective utility providers. Demolition: Demolition of existing structures shall be done in accordance with local regulations. Ensure safe disposal of debris. Construction Standards: Follow standard construction practices and manufacturer ’ s specifications. Materials shall be new and free from defects. Safety: Maintain a safe working environment. Follow OSHA regulations. Provide appropriate signage, barriers, and protection to ensure public safety. Specific Codes and Regulations Zoning Requirements: Verify compliance with local zoning laws, including setbacks, height restrictions, and lot coverage. Energy Code: Comply with the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Accessibility: Ensure accessibility as per the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), where applicable. Fire Safety: Install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors as per …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JULY 2, 2025 HR-2025-058287 HERITAGE GRANT RECIPIENTS: SPRING 2025 11 – 1 PROPERTY INFORMATION SCOPE OF WORK/APPLICANT ARC RECOMMENDATION Smoot House/Flower Hill 607 Pressler Street-1316 West 6th Street HR-2025-058287 Foundation repair to stabilize the 1882 west wing addition and 1928 west porch enclosure, including deconstructing and reconstructing the brick enclosure. Foundation repair to stabilize the 1928 front porch renovation, including stair, porch, and porch column underpinning. See backup for engineer report. Applicant: Natalie George Approve Appropriateness. the Certificate of STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness in accordance with Committee feedback. LOCATION MAP 11 – 2
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JULY 2, 2025 HR-2025-073763 GREEN PASTURES 811 WEST LIVE OAK STREET 12.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a new hotel building on the grounds of a landmarked property. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS To the northwest of the existing historic house, construct a three-story hotel building containing 36 guest rooms, spa, pool, and fitness area. Construction will also include site work as part of Phase 3 of a larger project across the Green Pastures complex. Previous phases were presented to HLC and received a Certificate of Appropriateness in November 2022. ARCHITECTURE Green Pastures was built circa 1895 and designated a local historic landmark in 1979. The historic house sits in the approximate center of the property. In addition to the building, the landscaping of large oak trees is a character defining feature of the landmarked property. A previously approved hotel building is located at the southeast corner of the property. 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: Commercial new construction 1. Location The proposed hotel is set to the side of the property, in a corner which allows adequate space between its location and the historic structure. It is proposed to be oriented towards the historic in keeping with the general movement plan of the property. 2. Scale, massing, and height Though the hotel is three stories, its vertical appearance is minimized through its width and other horizontal design elements. Renderings indicate that it will be level with numerous tree canopies on the property, and only slightly taller than the hipped roof of the historic house. 3. Design and style Though very modern in design, choices in color and finishes generally mute the appearance and allow the hotel to fade visually amongst the site features and urban context. Design choices are also compatible with the previously approved hotel construction, which creates a uniformity amongst new construction approved on the site. 4. Materials The materials proposed read as contemporary. Cladding elements emphasize the horizontality with the goal of reducing the vertical appearance of the three-story structure. 5. Storefronts Throughout the property, the pedestrian scale is prioritized, with the hotel and spa designed to be approved on foot or through human-scale methods. 6. Parking structures …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JULY 2, 2025 PR-2025-029950; GF-2025-033059; HR-2025-056344 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 1703 ALAMEDA DRIVE 14.0 – 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. 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 GAPS NO MORE THAN 1/2 IN. THE GAPS SHALL BE FILLED WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS STABLE AND FIRM AND LEVEL WITH THE PAVERS. THE ROUTE ALSO SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM WIDTH OF 36" WITH A CROSS SLOPE NO GREATER THAN 2% 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 …
1703 Alameda Historic Landmark Commission Response Introduction We are pleased to submit this architectural proposal for a modest guest house designed in partnership with well known local architects for a young family living in the adjacent home. Unfortunately, we aren’t able to make the meeting, but we remain fully committed to the process. The homeowners—Austin residents with two small children—purchased the neighboring property to create a dedicated space for their elderly mother as well as enhance their outdoor living environment with a park-like setting. Jack Boothe Construction built their current home and has now been entrusted to lead this project as well, with the shared goal of creating a thoughtful, cohesive addition to their property. Over the past decade, Jack Boothe Construction completed several high-quality homes in Travis Heights. We have the reputation to always build with great care to complement the fabric of the neighborhood. We welcome thoughtful feedback from the Committee that can help refine and improve this plan as we continue our commitment to building responsibly and respectfully within this historic community. Scale, massing, and height • HLC Comment: 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 visually from the ground to the top of the second story. • Reply: Both adjacent properties—one of which is a contributing structure—are two-story homes. The proposed second story at 1703 Alameda has been carefully designed with thoughtful setbacks to reduce visual impact: 12 feet from the leftmost forward wall, 4 feet from the front of the porch, and 13 feet from the rightmost portion of the front-facing wall. Additionally, the front porch features its own distinct roofline, which further helps to break up the vertical massing and soften the visual transition from the ground level to the second story. • HLC Comment: The massing features the two-story central mass with a projecting front garage and a corner bedroom on the ground floor, along with a kitchen and living room at the rear.” • Reply: The two-story central mass of 1703 Alameda is set back from the projecting front-facing garage and the corner bedroom on the ground floor. A covered front porch, positioned between these two elements, further breaks up the front …
1703 Alameda Response to questions posed at ARC • Comment made: • Design/Exterior Materials: • Questions about consistency and appropriateness in the historic setting. • Observed that the design appears to take inspiration from a new neighboring house (stucco), rather than fitting the established character of the street. • Response • We have reconsidered using stucco as the primary siding and will be using a combination of Siding from the 1700 Block of contributing houses. Which include: • Board and Batton • Horizontal Siding • Brick/Stone • Renderings and drawings have not been updated as the turnaround time was short, but will re-submit ASAP. Introduction – Response to questions posed at ARC. • Comment made: • Garage Placement and Grade Issues: • Concerns about the garage being set lower relative to the main floor, producing a split-level effect. • Questions about the site plan's handling of natural grade and the garage's elevation, with some confusion based on the submitted drawings. • Excavation is being used to keep the building's profile lower, but this may create practical or visual inconsistencies. • Response • 5’ elevation gain (526’-532’) in house footprint • Visitability of the entire main living area was the primary focus • Combination of excavation in the back yard to help reduce the overall height of the house and grading in the front of the house to help blend the driveway to the natural grade will be used. Introduction – Response to questions posed at ARC. • Comment made: • Suggestions included reconsidering the prominent arch (possibly removing it or replacing with a framed opening) to help scale and reduce visual disjunction. • Response • The Arch will be removed and replaced with a framed opening (Arch still present in Included Renderings). Rough Renderings Rough Renderings
1703 Alameda Response to questions posed at ARC • Comment made: • Design/Exterior Materials: • Questions about consistency and appropriateness in the historic setting. • Observed that the design appears to take inspiration from a new neighboring house (stucco), rather than fitting the established character of the street. • Response • We have reconsidered using stucco as the primary siding and will be using a combination of Siding from the 1700 Block of contributing houses. Which include: • Board and Batton • Horizontal Siding • Brick/Stone • Renderings and drawings have not been updated as the turnaround time was short, but will re-submit ASAP. Introduction – Response to questions posed at ARC. • Comment made: • Garage Placement and Grade Issues: • Concerns about the garage being set lower relative to the main floor, producing a split-level effect. • Questions about the site plan's handling of natural grade and the garage's elevation, with some confusion based on the submitted drawings. • Excavation is being used to keep the building's profile lower, but this may create practical or visual inconsistencies. • Response • 5’ elevation gain (526’-532’) in house footprint • Visitability of the entire main living area was the primary focus • Combination of excavation in the back yard to help reduce the overall height of the house and grading in the front of the house to help blend the driveway to the natural grade will be used. Introduction – Response to questions posed at ARC. • Comment made: • Suggestions included reconsidering the prominent arch (possibly removing it or replacing with a framed opening) to help scale and reduce visual disjunction. • Response • The Arch will be removed and replaced with a framed opening (Arch still present in Included Renderings). Rough Renderings Rough Renderings
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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
From: To: Subject: Date: Historic Preservation Office 1703 Alameda Dr--hearing scheduled for June 4 Thursday, May 29, 2025 3:24:18 PM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution hello, I am newer to this neighborhood, having purchased my house on Alta Vista a bit less than a year ago. My house was built in 1948; I love old houses, which is one of the main reasons I bought in this neighborhood--for the historic character of the houses. It seems a shame to demolish something that contributes to the charming older feel of the neighborhood. I would like to register my opposition to the demolishment of this house. Can the owners not add on in the back somehow? Yes, old houses deteriorate and need work. Houses are brought back all the time from very poor condition. That's what you let yourself in for when you buy one. I hope they will consider leaving the old structure and adding to it, thus respecting the atmosphere and feel of the historic area. sincerely, Annie Possis -- Annie Possis "Somebody needs to do something — it’s just incredibly pathetic that it has to be us.”--Jerry Garcia "Don't be good: Be fearless."--Sanford Meisner “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you really are.” --Carl Jung "One of the coolest feelings a human can experience is to feel so small in a world that’s so big."--Marc-Andre LeClerc "The free soul is rare, but you know it when you see it – basically because you feel good, very good, when you are near or with them."--Charles Bukowski CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov".
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JULY 2, 2025 HR-2025-057111 WEST LINE HISTORIC DISTRICT 1107 EASON STREET 15.0 – 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 of the property, towards an alley. 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 closer resemble the surrounding properties in terms of width and orientation. 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 proposal. The footprints and exterior design of the two front units are generally the same but rotated 180 degrees from one another along the shared wall. 4. Proportions As mentioned above, 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 …
1107 Eason St. Triplex Neighborhood Context Lap Siding Lap Siding & Stone Board & Batten Stone Brick Stucco and Stone Neighborhood Context - Elevations Alley Elevation WW St. Elevation W 12th St Neighborhood Context - West Lynn @ 12th Eason St FACADE A - LAP SIDING & RUNNING BOND 1009 Eason St. 1105 Eason St. 1108 Elm St.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JULY 2, 2025 PR-2025-055263; HR-2025-060397 OLD WEST AUSTIN HISTORIC DISTRICT 1607 GASTON AVENUE 16.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct and expand a side addition and a rear detached pool house structure. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Expand existing side addition, including the footprint towards the street as well as towards the rear of the property. Addition will also include two dormer windows at the second floor that face the street. 2) Construct a detached pool house at the rear of the lot, facing the existing in-ground pool. 3) Install new second floor porch covering and supporting columns, replace existing railing, install wood shutters at existing front façade. ARCHITECTURE The house at 1607 Gaston Avenue is built was built in the Colonial Revival style, and has seen several alterations since construction, though the original form remains. These alterations include new cladding on all exterior walls, as well as a side addition that is set back from the front line of the house. The original front elevation, excluding the side addition, is separated into three bays, with the entry door at center. At the first floor, a porch extends the width of the house and is covered with a flat roof that also serves as a porch accessed from the second floor. Above, a low-pitched front gable frames the overall house shape. RESEARCH Constructed around 1950, the house was first occupied by Elmer Hinkel and his family until around 1955. Hinkel served as vice president at Texas State Bank. The next owner was Frank Culver, who had been elected as an associate justice on the Texas State Supreme Court in 1952, where he served through the decade. 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 Porch alterations are generally in keeping with the Standards. Details that are proposed to be removed are non-historic and don’t match the historic appearance. While the construction of a second-floor porch roof is sensitive to the design of the front elevation and appears visually cohesive, it does not appear to be based on any historic images or documentation. 3. Roofs Extension of the front porch roof at the second floor is proposed to …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JULY 2, 2025 PR-2025-061450; GF-2025-064676 WEST LINE HISTORIC DISTRICT 1210 WEST 12TH STREET 17.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1949 contributing house. ARCHITECTURE Built in the early postwar period like many of its neighbors, the house at 1210 West 12th Street is simple in its single-story form but does feature Classical Revival elements, including a projecting pediment covering a front porch and original multi- lite windows. The foundation is elevated slightly above grade, which adds visual importance to the front porch and entry. At this porch, there is a single front door to one side and a small circular window to the other. Aside from the pedimented front gable, the roof is a side gable set at a moderate pitch. The wall is clad in horizontal wood siding that appears original. Together, these elements create an image of a house that has not been modified since original construction and retains excellent integrity. RESEARCH The first owners of the property after construction of the existing house were Lydia and Queenie Littman. Lydia Littman moved to Austin when she was a child, and, after graduating from the University of Texas, worked at a real estate company upon completion of further education and training newly available in the city. She became very successful in this field and became involved in various community groups. By the time she purchased the house on West 12th Street in her 70s, had her own business in real estate, loans, and investments. Upon semi-retirement around the same time, she continued to work out of her home office until her passing at the age of 92. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the West Line National Register 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 postwar residential architecture with intact Classical 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, …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JULY 2, 2025 PR-2025-063285; HR-2025-062422 OLD WEST AUSTIN HISTORIC DISTRICT 1606 WETHERSFIELD ROAD 18.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a contributing garage structure and construct a new residence on the lot. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Demolish a garage listed as contributing to the district. 2) Demolish a house listed as non-contributing to the district (not in this review, already approved). 3) Construct a two-story single-family residence is generally the same location as the non-contributing house. ARCHITECTURE The main house on this property is listed in the Old West Austin National Register nomination as being non-contributing to the district, and therefore not under this review for demolition. The garage at the rear, which is contributing, is a simple side gabled shed enclosure. The walls are clad in thin teardrop siding, which matches the main house. There is a single garage door at the front with a door to its side. Above, the roof is covered with corrugated metal showing signs of age and weathering. RESEARCH The property was initially occupied by Milda Lamar, later Milda Payne, during the 1930s. After this, it went through a series of renters during the 1940s before being bought by John & Wilma Jones until the mid-1950s. It does not appear that, for the first 30 years of its existence, the property housed any occupant for longer than eight years, with most living there for under five. 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. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The proposed location of the new construction is in nearly the same footprint as the existing non-contributing house, and the setback will be generally equal to the neighboring houses on the block. 2. Orientation House is to be oriented towards the street, like others in the district. The proposed garage is attached to the house, which is not typical in the neighborhood, where garage structures are often detached and behind the house. 3. Scale, massing, and height While the existing house was originally a single story with a two-story rear addition (which likely removed its integrity when the district was inventoried and nominated), the proposed is two stories from the outset, which creates a more cohesive design. However, …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JULY 2, 2025 PR-2025-041615; GF-2025-052681 607 EAST 38TH STREET 19.0 – 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. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS Case history: A previous demolition permit for this address was heard by the Historic Landmark Commission at the January 24, 2022 meeting. At that meeting, the Commission voted to release the permit pending a City of Austin documentation package. However, that documentation package was never submitted to the Historic Preservation Office, and the permit was never released due to the approval requirements not being met. 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. …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Fahnestock, Sam 6-4-25 Landmarkk Commission Agenda Item #20 Wednesday, June 4, 2025 8:59:12 PM image001.png image002.png External Email - Exercise Caution Please let the commissioners know how much we appreciate their postponement of Item #20 so that the Hancock Neighborhood Association can vote on it as requested by Mr. Bradbury, and let them know that the current applicant to demolish 607 E. 38th is the same applicant who applied to demolish it two years ago, contrary to their discussion at the meeting. I think one of the reasons he delayed his demolition was that he could not find a way to reduce the costs of moving his water and wastewater line as required by the city, who told him he had to bring the water line to the front of the property and then along 38th St. to tie into a 6-inch line---and the cost just to bring it to the front of the property was $20,000. Barbara Epstein From: "Fahnestock, Sam" <Sam.Fahnestock@austintexas.gov> Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 11:19 AM To: "Fahnestock, Sam" <Sam.Fahnestock@austintexas.gov> Cc: "Contreras, Kalan" <Kalan.Contreras@austintexas.gov>, "Lukes, Austin" <Austin.Lukes@austintexas.gov>, "McKnight, Kim" <Kim.McKnight@austintexas.gov>, "Wagner, Sofia" <Sofia.Wagner@austintexas.gov> Subject: HLC Call-In Information 6/4/25 Dear applicants and community members, In order to join the Historic Landmark Commission meeting virtually this evening, please call the highlighted number below: Phone Number: 1-408-418-9388 Webinar Number: 2497 118 7900 Webinar Password: 2456 This meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm. Please plan to call the number above at least 15 minutes ahead of time 5:45 pm. Initially when you call in you will hear music before being queued into the actual teleconference of the meeting. Once on the teleconference it will be silent prior to the start of the meeting (everyone is muted). Once the Commission is in session, participants will hear audio of the meeting and then shortly be joined live with the meeting. All participants should remain muted. When it is your time to speak, unmute your phone by entering *6. If you are also viewing the live recording of the meeting (http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live) while on the phone, make sure this is on mute while you’re speaking, or else everyone in the meeting will hear echoing feedback. Meeting Order: Roll call and reading of the agenda (Please remain on mute during this time). The Commissioners may ask clarifying questions about items on the consent agenda and/or …
From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Historic Preservation Office Regarding Case Number: PR 2025-041615 Wednesday, June 4, 2025 2:26:50 PM image001.png You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution To whom it may concern, as well as Sam Fahnestock, I am writing to oppose the demolition of 607 E 38th Street in Austin’s historic Hancock neighborhood. I live nearby on Texas Avenue, and it is vital that houses original to Hancock remain intact. Hancock is one of the few areas in Austin in which the majority of the original homes remain, and we must preserve Austin’s history as the city grows. This particular property contains a lovely duplex on a shady lot – it is absolutely worth preserving. Every time you permit the demolition of an original house, a bit more of the history that Hancock represents to our city disappears. I urge you to deny the demolition permit request. Thank you, Scott Brown - Scott Brown President CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov".
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JULY 2, 2025 PR-2025-058881; GF-2025-060225 1606 CEDAR AVENUE 20.0 – 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 original 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, or a particular …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JULY 2, 2025 2025-051808 DA; GF-2025-059331 607, 611, AND 619 WEST MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD 21 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a commercial complex including a ca. 1939 warehouse building and ca. 1954 buildings designed by Austin architect August Watkins Harris. ARCHITECTURE Though the building now addressed as 611 W. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. is contiguous, it comprises three distinct parts. The earliest part of the building, addressed previously as 619 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., is a one-story masonry warehouse building with stuccoed slipcover, large multipaned windows, and minimalistic detailing suggesting Moderne stylistic influences beneath the stucco. The adjacent 1954 two-story portion of the building, originally addressed as 611 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and designed by Austin architect A. Watkins Harris, is a flat-roofed Modern two-part commercial block with metal hopper and multilight picture windows, a suspension canopy with original sign, and stucco over masonry cladding. The 1954 one-story section of the building, originally addressed as 607 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and also designed by Harris, is a flat-roofed Modern one-part commercial block constructed with concrete under stucco. It features an expansive metal-and-glass storefront assembly. RESEARCH The original laundry facility at Rio Grande and W. Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard, known historically as 615 W. 9th Street, was constructed in 1939 on a previously residential site. It was commissioned by Charles A. Burton, a dry cleaner, who slowly purchased and demolished the earlier houses on the block to create a large dry-cleaning complex over the course of fifteen years. Burton’s Laundry and Cleaners was an initial success, though labor shortages during and after World War II caused a good deal of upheaval among Austin’s textile cleaners. Burton regularly lamented to the Austin American-Statesman that the influx of dry-cleaning customers from the nearby University and the area’s bustling military installments--whose uniforms must be professionally cleaned and pressed--compounded with the accompanying shortage of laundry workers as Austinites joined the war effort to spell disaster for the dry-cleaning industry. Thus, Burton invested heavily in new textile cleaning technology. By 1954, he had commissioned architect August Watkins “Watt” Harris to design a new facility for his fully modern business. Prior to World War II, Harris had been a principal of Giesecke and Harris, a prolific firm whose PWA-funded projects spanned the state during the Great Depression. Notable projects included Russell …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JULY 2, 2025 PR-2025-067016; GF-2025-068689 300 W 34TH STREET 22.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1935 house. ARCHITECTURE The single-story residence is nearly square in plan and is elevated on piers, with the crawlspace currently covered by sheet metal. There is a 1960s addition to one side, which is differentiated by its board-and-batten siding. The walls of the original house are clad in in narrow teardrop wood and covered with a hipped roof with a modest overhang. A front door is nearly centered on the main façade, with a decorative wooden covering providing shelter immediately at the entryway. There is a small concrete platform that serves as a porch, with stairs leading down to the front walk. RESEARCH From its construction until at least the 1960s, the property was used as rental housing for various tenants, most of whom were office workers or widows. These tenants typically lived at the house for no more than a few years before relocating or passing away. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2020 North Central Historic Resource Survey lists the property as contributing to a potential North University National Register district as well as a potential North University local 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 intact early 20th century rental housing with National Folk 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 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. COMMITTEE FEEDBACK Consider using the preservation bonus of the HOME initiative to retain the existing structure along with new construction. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Encourage rehabilitation, relocation, or adaptive reuse of structure, then salvage and reuse of historic material, but release …
300 34TH ST UNIT A DEMOLITION 300 34th St. Austin, TX 78705 Project No. 077 Client Exmouth Holdings TX LLC PO Box 300264, Austin, TX 78703 Tel (713) 330 8050 jkhedari@exmouthholdings.com Architect Saint Elmo Architecture Studio 211 Rowland Dr, Austin, TX Tel (917) 573 1747 sergey@saintelmoarch.com ) . . W O R . UNIT B EXISTING 2-STORY WOOD FRAME ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) TO REMAIN (SEE SEPARATE ACTIVE 2025-047342 PR R- 434 ADDITION AND REMODEL) E ELECTRIC METER K C A B T E S D R A Y R A E R ' 5 1 ) T O L H G U O R H T ( EXISTING POWER POLE +602' ' 5 1 ( Y E L L A EXISTING CONCRETE RIBBON DRIVEWAYS TO REMAIN ' 3 3 . 8 4 W " 8 5 2 3 ° 2 6 S ' LOT 14 +600' +601' N27°27'02"E 150.00' 32'-5" PROPERTY LINE 5' SIDEYARD SETBACK DEMO A/C 3 ' - 0 " 1 2 ' - 1 1 " ' 1 1 - 6 " 3'-0" DEMO METAL SHED 9'-8" LOT 15 7,249.5 SF UNIT A DEMO EXISTING 1-STORY WOOD FRAME SINGLE FAMILY HOME INCLUDING FOUNDATION 8'-0" " 6 - ' 2 DEMO A/C 2'-6" 2 5 ' - 3 1 2 " 1'-10" 3 ' - 0 " DISCONNECT GAS METER G 1 0 ' - 1 " 6'-1" DEMO CONCRETE STEPS EXISTING CHAINLINK FENCE TO REMAIN PORTA POTTY 18'-31 2" 5' SIDEYARD SETBACK PROPERTY LINE +601' EDGE OF ASPHALT +602' +603' S27°27'02"W 150.00' HOME LANE EXISTING WIRE FENCE TO REMAIN EXISTING A/C EX. CONCRETE RIBBON DRIVEWAY +603' OVERHEAD POWER LINES (SEE AE CLEARANCE DIAGRAM) EDGE OF ASPHALT N EDGE OF ASPHALT No Description 01 DEMO PERMIT Date 5/22/2025 T E E R T S H T 4 3 T S E W ) . . W O R . ' 0 6 ( +597' +596' +596' +597' +598' +599' I E N L G N D L I U B I W OVERHEAD POWER LINES DISCONNECT WATER METER REMOVE ELECTRIC METER E 7 ' - 2 " 6'-0" 8 ' - 4 " 1 2 ' - 7 " EXISTING CONCRETE WALKWAY REMAIN DEMO CONCRETE PORCH AND STEPS 6'-0" 2'-9" 18'-61 2" 9 " 5'-8" 3'-7" 5 " 7'-9" 5 " 5 1 2 " 4 1 2 " 18'-6" DEMO CONCRETE WALKWAY AND STEPS 2'-9" ' …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JULY 2, 2025 PR-2025-067729; GF-2025-068701 5007 DUVAL STREET 23.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1949 house. ARCHITECTURE Defined in the 2020 North Central Historic Resource Survey as minimal traditional in style, the house at 5007 Duval Street is a simple L-shaped structure that features a small front entry porch at the center of the front elevation, which is covered by a nearly flat roof supported by a wood post. The larger roof structure is a moderately-pitched side gable with a projecting front gable and features exposed rafter tails. The 6-over-6 windows are covered with screens and may not be original frames, though their locations are the same. The walls have been clad in asbestos tile, which may cover the original siding material. RESEARCH Upon construction at the end of the 1940s, the house was occupied by a series of renters. Not much is known about any of these inhabitants, with the exception of some small or local social events occurring at the address. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2020 North Central Historic Resource Survey lists the property as contributing to a potential North Hyde Park National Register District and a potential North Hyde Park local historic district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a good remaining example of minimal traditional architecture in the neighborhood. 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, relocation, or adaptive reuse of structure, then salvage and reuse of historic material, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. LOCATION MAP 23.0 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 23.0 – 3 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JULY 2, 2025 PR-2025-071283; GF-2025-074521 4812 MOUNT BONNELL ROAD 24.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Remodel a commercial property to reflect residential use. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Convert a building most recently used as a restaurant and bar to a residential use. Alteration of existing materials and structure that does not meet code requirements, including: 1. Removal of current roof and replacement with a similar, though not exact, system 2. Replacement of upper-level cladding with similar materials, such as wood paneling in place of existing plywood 3. Safety requirements such as replacing handrails and adding vertical supports to once side of the exterior stair ARCHITECTURE The building, formerly known as the Dry Creek Cafe, appears as a two-story structure when viewed from the street at Mount Bonnell Road, but features a lower level to the rear as the site elevation rapidly descends. From the front of the property, the lower floor walls are clad in stone veneer, with a center door fitted with a decorative screen door. A side wood stair leads to the upper floor porch, which is covered with a metal sheet roof. The porch wall is wood framed and clad in shingles, with the full wall covered with plywood and punctured by aluminum windows. At the rear of this level is a large wood deck with a simple wood railing and pickets lining its perimeter. At this portion of the building, there are two floors visible below, covered by brick veneer. RESEARCH Operating for many years as the Dry Creek Cafe, the property was a well-known local hangout overlooking the Colorado River and west of Austin. Built sometime around or before 1950, it was owned and operated by Sarah Boyd Ransom for several decades from 1956 until her passing in 2009. In 2021, after 68 years of service, it ceased operations. Since that time, the property has been vacant. During its early years of operation until the 1984, the property lay outside the city boundaries, with minimal development occurring in the area. The café served as a social gathering space serving burgers, beer, and other refreshments. Live music acts would often perform in the space, and events such as the 1980 Mount Bonnell Hill Climb bicycle race used the café a starting point. The institution also attracted patrons of various species, with news articles publishing articles about a lost bird and a eulogy for …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ____________________________________ (Official Name of Board or Commission) The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: The mission of the Historic Preservation Commission is to encourage and support historic preservation in Austin. The HLC was created to prepare and periodically revise an inventory of the structures and areas that may be eligible for designation as historic landmarks. The Commission also prepares, reviews and proposes amendments to the Historic Landmark Preservation Plan. The Commission reviews requests to establish or remove a historic designation, and makes recommendations on the requests to the Land Use Commission, as determined in accordance with Section 25-1-46 (Land Use Commission). Section 2-1-147 of the City Code. The duties of the Historic Landmark Commission are to: • Promote historic preservation activities in Austin • Review applications for heritage grant monies • Review applications for historic zoning cases • Review certificates of appropriateness and tax exemption applications for city landmarks • Review sign and building permits in historic districts Annual Review and Work Plan Year Page # 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. In 2024, the Commission was deeply involved in the first update of City of Austin Preservation Plan in more than 40 years. The Equity-Based Preservation Plan provides direction for historic preservation policies, programs, and tools in Austin. It was created through an inclusive, community-oriented process and adopted in 2024. The vision for equitable historic preservation in Austin is to actively engage communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Effective preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all.The plan was adopted by the Austin City Council last fall. The Commission earned national recognition for its work on this plan. The National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC) awarded the all- volunteer body with a Commission Excellence Award in Best Practices: Public Outreach/Advocacy for its initiation and stewardship of the Equity Based-Preservation Plan. 2. Determine if the board’s actions throughout the year comply with the mission statement. The Commission’s actions throughout 2024 complied with the mission statement. 3. List the board’s goals and objectives for the new calendar year. (Make …
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 X Roxanne Evans (D-2), Vice Chair X Jeffrey Acton (Mayor) AB Harrison Eppright (D-1) AB X Kevin Koch (D-3) VAC Judah Rice (D-4) X AB X X X Harmony Grogan (D-5) 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. Meghan King spoke on Preservation Austin updates. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. May 7, 2025 – Offered for consent approval. MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. 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. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to July 2, 2025, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Alvarez. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. 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. Alessio Franko spoke in favor of historic zoning. Meghan King spoke in favor of historic zoning. …
