Historic Landmark Commission Applications in Review for August 6, 2025 Regular 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. The public may comment on formal agenda items in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to comment once per item and are allowed three minutes to speak. To participate remotely by telephone, speakers must register by noon on the day before the hearing via the QR code and link at the end of this document. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Commission Approve the minutes from the July 2, 2025, regular meeting of the Historic Landmark 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 by applicant on July 2, 2025) Applicant: Sean Reynolds City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 3. PR-2025-041615 – 607 E. 38th St. Council District 9 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 4. C14H-2025-0077 – 200 N. IH 35 Svrd SB. Palm Park Shelter House Council District 9 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Paul Brooks City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Permit Applications 5. HR-2025-036220 – 506 Barton Blvd. Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum Heritage Grant Project Council District 5 Proposal: Replace an electric line, upgrade existing security lighting, and repair an existing mechanical gate. Applicant: Victoria Pontiff City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 6. HR-2025-086147 – 200 N. IH 35 Svrd. SB Palm Park Shelter House Heritage Grant Project Council District 9 Proposal: Restore the original masonry, removing the non-historic roof; replace the non- historic windows with windows matching historic photos; and construct a canopy. Applicant: Efrain Velez City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 7. HR-2025-085211 – 1201 E. 7th St. Green & White Grocery Heritage Grant Project Council District 3 Proposal: Replace roof and siding in kind, repair wood roof elements, replace mechanical systems, restore and replace light fixtures, gutter and downspout installation. Applicant: Architexas City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 8. HR-2025-085822 – 713 Congress Ave. Paramount Theatre Heritage Grant Project Council District 9 Proposal: Replace window glass, sills, and bottom sashes on upper floors; install new storm windows interior; restore or replace …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, July 2nd, 2025 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Board and Commissions Room 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. View the meeting online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. COMMISSION MEMBERS: X X X X AB Kevin Koch (D-3) Judah Rice (D-4) X Ben Heimsath, (D-8) Chair Roxanne Evans (D-2), Vice Chair Jeffrey Acton (Mayor) Harrison Eppright (D-1) X X X X X Harmony Grogan (D-5) Carl Larosche (D-6) Jaime Alvarez (D-7) Bat Taniguchi (D-9) Trey McWhorter (D-10) CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 PM DRAFT MINUTES 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the June 4, 2025 regular meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Rice seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Rice seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on the Downtown Austin Historic Resource Survey Presenter: Kim McKnight, Division Manager, Historic Preservation Office 1 3. 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. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to August 6, 2025, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 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). Riley Triggs spoke in favor of historic zoning. Larry Irsik spoke in favor of historic zoning. Jenny Chilton …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, August 6th, 2025 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some Commission members may be participating by videoconference. View the meeting 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 allocated three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. For questions, please email preservation@austintexas.gov. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, (D-8) Chair Roxanne Evans (D-2), Vice Chair Jeffrey Acton (Mayor) Harrison Eppright (D-1) Kevin Koch (D-3) Judah Rice (D-4) Harmony Grogan (D-5) Carl Larosche (D-6) Jaime Alvarez (D-7) Bat Taniguchi (D-9) Trey McWhorter (D-10) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak before the meeting will be allocated three minutes to speak about an item(s) that is not posted on the agenda. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on July 2, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 2. C14H-2025-0022 – 1701 San Gabriel St. Stedman-Graves House Council District 9 City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Grant the proposed zoning change from family residence (SF-3) to family residence-historic combining district (SF-3-H) zoning. 3. PR-2025-041615 – 607 E. 38th St. Council District 9 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Do not grant historic zoning, as the property does not meet two criteria for designation. Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse or relocation, then material salvage and reuse, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 4. C14H-2025-0077 – 200 N. IH 35 Svrd SB. Palm Park Shelter House Council District 9 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Paul Books (City of Austin) City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the proposed zoning change, as agreed to by the property owner, from public use (P, pending) to public use-historic landmark (P-H). Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 5. HR-2025-036220 – 506 Barton Blvd. Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum Heritage Grant Project Council District 5 Proposal: …
CASE NUMBER: C14H-2025-0077 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET HLC DATE: August 8, 2025 PC DATE: TBD CC Date: TBD APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission with owner agreement from Parks and Recreation Department HISTORIC NAME: Palm Park Shelter House WATERSHED: Waller Creek ADDRESS: Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park, 200 N. IH-35 Svrd. SB ZONING CHANGE: P (pending) to P-H. See department comments below. COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Grant the proposed zoning change from public use (P) (pending) to public use-historic landmark (P-H) combining district zoning. (See Department Comments for explanation of zoning timeline). LANDMARK DESIGNATION QUALIFICATIONS: architecture, community value, historical associations HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: July 2, 2025: Initiate historic zoning (10-0). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: TBD CITY COUNCIL ACTION: May 8, 2025: Adopt Resolution No. 20250508-042, initiating zoning for Palm Park to a base zoning that is appropriate based on its current use and directing staff to pursue historic landmark zoning for the shelter house to comply with Heritage Preservation Grant funding regulations. CASE MANAGERS: Kalan Contreras, Planning Department, 512-974-2727/kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov Paul Books, Austin Parks and Recreation Department 512-978-1315/paul.books@austintexas.gov NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Neighborhoods Council, City of Austin Downtown Commission, Downtown Austin Alliance, Downtown Austin Neighborhood Assn. (DANA), East Austin Conservancy, El Concilio Mexican American Neighborhoods, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Lower Waller Creek, Preservation Austin, Tejano Town, Waterloo Greenway DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The shelter house’s zoning to public use (P) is currently pending, as it is located on an unzoned (UNZ) portion of land. City Council will hear the zoning application applying public (P) zoning (C14-2025-0072), as directed by Resolution No. 20250508-042, in October 2025. The subsequent rezoning from P to P-H will be heard in tandem at the same Council meeting. The property owner has received a Heritage Preservation Grant from the Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. The Historic Landmark Commission will review a Certificate of Appropriateness for the grant-funded rehabilitation of the shelter house on August 6, 2025. A 2022 survey report conducted for the Texas Department of Transportation identified the park and its assets as eligible for individual listing on the National Register of Historic Places. 1 BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized 1 Mitchell, R., and E. Pettis. “Historical Resources Survey Report: Capital Express Central – Intensive-level Survey: Palm Park, 200 North Interstate Highway I-35” (No. 0015-13–388, Texas Department of Transportation), 2022. architectural …
City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet A. APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC ZONING PROJECT INFORMATION: DEPARTMENTAL USE ONLY APPLICATION DATE:__________________ FILE NUMBER(S) _____________________________________________ TENTATIVE HLC DATE: TENTATIVE PC or ZAP DATE:_________________ TENTATIVE CC DATE:_________________ CASE MANAGER _______________________________ APPLICATION ACCEPTED BY:________________________________________ CITY INITIATED: YES / NO ROLLBACK: YES/NO BASIC PROJECT DATA: :________________________________________________________________________________ 2. PROJECT NAME:________________________________________________________________________________ 3. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (or Range): __________________________________________________________ ZIP__________________________ COUNTY:______________________________________ IF PROJECT ADDRESS CANNOT BE DEFINED ABOVE: LOCATED ____________ FRONTAGE FEET ALONG THE N. S. E. W. (CIRCLE ONE) SIDE OF ______________________________________ (ROAD NAME PROPERTY FRONTS ONTO), WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY _______________________________________ DISTANCE FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH _________________________________________ CROSS STREET. AREA TO BE REZONED: 4. ACRES _________________ (OR) SQ.FT._______________ 5. ZONING AND LAND USE INFORMATION: EXISTING ZONING EXISTING USE __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ TRACT# (IF MORE THAN 1) ________ ________ ________ ACRES / SQ. FT. PROPOSED USE PROPOSED ZONING _______________ _______________ _______________ _____________ _____________ _____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ RELATED CURRENT CASES: (YES / NO) 6. ACTIVE ZONING CASE? 7. RESTRICTIVE COVENANT? (YES / NO) (YES / NO) 8. SUBDIVISION? (YES / NO) 9. SITE PLAN? FILE NUMBER: ______________________________________ FILE NUMBER: ______________________________________ FILE NUMBER: ______________________________________ FILE NUMBER: ______________________________________ Adopted December 2012 6 City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet PROPERTY DESCRIPTION (SUBDIVISION REFERENCE OR METES AND BOUNDS): 10a. SUBDIVISION REFERENCE: Name: _____________________________________________________________ Block(s) ______________________ Lot(s )___________________ Outlot(s) _____________________ Plat Book: _________________________________Page Number:_________________________________ 10b. METES AND BOUNDS (Attach two copies of certified field notes if subdivision reference is not available or zoning includes partial lots) DEED REFERENCE CONVEYING PROPERTY TO PRESENT OWNER AND TAX PARCEL I.D.: 11. VOLUME:_______________PAGE:______________ TAX PARCEL I.D. NO. _____________________________ OTHER PROVISIONS: 12. IS PROPERTY IN A ZONING COMBINING DISTRICT / OVERLAY ZONE? YES / NO TYPE OF COMBINING DIST/OVERLAY ZONE (NCCD,NP, etc)____________________________________ 13. LOCATED IN A LOCAL OR NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT? YES / NO 14. IS A TIA REQUIRED? YES / NO (NOT REQUIRED IF BASE ZONING IS NOT CHANGING) TRIPS PER DAY:_____________________________ TRAFFIC SERIAL ZONE(S):_________________ ________________ _________________ ________________ OWNERSHIP TYPE: PUBLIC 15. ___SOLE ___COMMUNITY PROPERTY ___PARTNERSHIP ___CORPORATION ____TRUST If ownership is other than sole or community property, list individuals/partners/principals below or attach separate sheet. OWNER INFORMATION: 16. OWNER CONTACT INFORMATION SIGNATURE:_______________________________________ NAME: _______________________________________ FIRM NAME:___________________________________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER: ______________________ STREET ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________________ CITY: ______________________________ STATE: _______________ ZIP CODE: ____________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________ AGENT INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE): 17. AGENT CONTACT INFORMATION SIGNATURE:______________________________________ NAME: ________________________________________ FIRM NAME:_____________________________________________TELEPHONE NUMBER: …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Palm Park Shelter House Historic Zoning August 2025 C14H-2025-0077 Paul Books, Planner Principal Overview −Background −Historic Justification −Request for Action Background • Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park • ~ 3 acres • City Council District 9 • Along Waller Creek in Downtown Austin • Adjacent to the historic Palm School Background Background • Palm Park is part of the Waterloo Greenway connecting Lady Bird Lake to Waterloo Park through a greenway trail and activated park spaces • Waterloo Greenway received an Historic Preservation Grant to revitalize the Shelter House as part of the redevelopment of Palm Park Background • Revitalized Shelter House becomes center of activity within the Park • Stone construction is stable allowing for adaptive re-use of the structure for park programming Historic Justification • Community Value • Strong association with Austin’s Mexican American community, nearby East Austin neighborhoods, and Lower Waller Creek District • Architecture • Embodies styles of the national movement pertaining to parks and park programing in the early twentieth century • Designed by noted local architect Hugo Kuehne representing an important era of growth and investment in Austin Parks Request for Action • Recommend Historic Zoning for the footprint of the Palm Park Shelter House Thank You
5-10 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATIONS FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS AUGUST 6, 2025 2025 HERITAGE GRANT RECIPIENTS: UMLAUF SCULPTURE GARDEN, HR-2025-036220 PALM PARK SHELTER HOUSE, HR-2025-086147 GREEN & WHITE GROCERY, HR-2025-085211 PARAMOUNT THEATRE, HR-2025-085822 GERMAN FREE SCHOOL, HR-2025-085774 SOUTHGATE-LEWIS HOUSE; HR-2025-082043 PROPERTY INFORMATION SCOPE OF WORK/APPLICANT ARC FEEDBACK 5.0 - Umlauf Sculpture Garden 506 Barton Boulevard HR-2025-036220 6.0 - Palm Park Shelter House 200 N IH 35 Service Road SB HR-2025-086147 7.0 - Green & White Grocery 1201 East 7th Street HR-2025-085211 8.0 - Paramount Theatre 713 Congress Avenue HR-2025-085822 9.0 - German Free School 507 East 10th Street HR-2025-085774 10.0 - Southgate-Lewis House 1501 East 12th Street HR-2025-082043 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Replace electric line, upgrade security lighting, repair mechanical gate. April 9, 2025: No additional feedback. Applicant: Victoria Pontiff Restore original masonry, replace non- historic windows with windows matching historic photos, remove non-historic roof, construct canopy. Applicant: Efrain Velez Replace roof and siding in kind, repair wood roof elements, replace mechanical systems, restore and replace light fixtures, gutter and downspout installation Applicant: Larry Irsik Replace window glass, sills and bottom sashes on upper floors; install new storm windows interior; restore or replace balcony doors as required. Applicant: Johnathan Humphrey July 9, 2025: Support the new design, which incorporates previous ARC feedback from June 2024. May 4, 2025: No additional feedback. July 9 2025: Support the proposal, which incorporates previous ARC feedback from February 2024. Repair foundation and reconstruct existing stone wall in-kind. May 14, 2025: No additional feedback. Applicant: Christopher Markley Replace roof, repair exterior siding and porch, restore windows Applicant: Bryan Kight May 14, 2025: Keep historic elements that must be removed due to deterioration onsite to inform new materials. Approve the 2025 Heritage Grant projects in concurrence with Architectural Review Committee feedback. LOCATION MAPS 5-10 – 2 5-10 – 3 5-10 – 4 5-10 – 5 5-10 – 6 5-10 – 7
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Umlauf Homestead Security & Safety Enhancement 506 Barton Blvd, Austin, TX 78704 Project Summary The UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum aims to improve public visibility, safety, and security at the historic Charles and Angeline Umlauf homestead, a National Register of Historic Places site, by: • Replacing a failing exterior electric line • Upgrading outdoor security lighting • Repairing a non-operational mechanical gate Managed by licensed contractors and preserving the site’s historical integrity, these essential infrastructure improvements will support safe, guided public tours and align with the UMLAUF’s Historic Preservation, Expansion, and Unification (HPEU) Plan to make the homestead fully accessible. Approved for funding by Heritage Preservation Grant 2025 City of Austin Heritage Tourism Division The project addresses 3 safety and security issues at at the historic site. Electrical Mechanical Gate Security Lighting replacing an exterior electric line and deteriorating support post between the home and studio repairing the non- installing LED security operational security gate with new remotes, keypad, and battery backup lighting Electrical Enhancements Mechanical Gate Security Lighting Thank you! Questions?
Palm Park Shelter House 01 Waterloo Greenway - The City of AustinMurray Legge Architecture LLCJune 07 2024Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates INC Historic Photograph from the 1940’s 02 Waterloo Greenway - The City of AustinMurray Legge Architecture LLCJune 07 2024Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates INC Shelter House Original Construction Drawings - Section 03 Waterloo Greenway - The City of AustinMurray Legge Architecture LLCJune 07 2024Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates INC Shelter House Existing Condition 04 Waterloo Greenway - The City of AustinMurray Legge Architecture LLCJune 07 2024Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates INC Shelter House Existing Condition 05 Waterloo Greenway - The City of AustinMurray Legge Architecture LLCJune 07 2024Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates INC V W H M M E 3rd Street H M M E Drop Off Lane AP Bike Rack DI M E P F B V W C LG Limestone Wall . . W O . L C RC TR WD Nest DI Play Area (Ages 5-12) Stone Seatwall, Typ. Shade Structure, Above, Typ. Stone Embankment Moveable Table and Chairs, Typ. DI DI WD Tree Deck DI EWF DI Custom Vestre Bench, Typ. Misting Pole, Typ. Misting Field Activity Pad Shelter House, Refer to Arch. Dwgs Existing Concrete Pad at Shelter House to Protect and Remain C C Garden Room Existing Concrete Stair S I - 3 5 F r o n t a g e R o a d Pavillion DI DI C R10'-0" Concrete Ramp Story Tree LG Maintenance Storage Portable Office Pod WD Play Area (Ages 2-5) Stone Embankment DI Embankment Slide Nest Double Metal Plant Rail, Typ. EWF Tree Deck DI WD Landscape Boulder, Typ. Wood Nest and Boardwalk 'B' Limestone Wall Chain Link Fence, Typ. L.O.W. Palm School (N.I.C.) 20 0 20 40 SCALE OF FEET Plan N Access Gate, Double Swing, Typ. Extent of Existing Palm Park Utility Relocation Easement SP-2019-0464D, (N.I.C.) Limestone Paving L.O.W. Exploration Lawns Limestone Slab, Typ. MH H M EM H H M M Concrete Plank Bridge 'A' Concrete Plank Bridge 'B' C C Culvert H M 1 Site Plan Scale: 1"=20'-0" MVVA Site Plan Proposed Wall, Refer to L800 Series Existing Surface Utilities to Remain, Refer to Civil Dwgs Proposed Manhole Proposed Riser Pole SIR SWANTE PALM NEIGHBORHOOD PARK AUSTIN, TEXAS CLIENT Waterloo Greenway City of Austin - Parks and Recreation Department LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Inc. Landscape Architects 16 Court Street, 11th Floor Brooklyn, New York 11241 Tel: …
Green & White Grocery – Proposed Exterior Maintenance City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission July 8, 2025 The Green & White Grocery was built in 1938 and features several additions from 1944, 1950, and 1965. The building was designated a City of Austin Historic Landmark in 2024. Green & White was recently awarded a City of Austin Heritage Preservation Grant and plans to use the funds for critical exterior maintenance. Photo 1: 1201 E. 7th Street aerial view (Source: Bing maps) Dallas | Austin | San Antonio www. architexas.com 1907 Marilla St. Second Floor Dallas, Texas 75201 p 214.748.4561 1023 Springdale Rd. Bldg 11 Suite E Austin, Texas 78721 p 512.444.4220 417 8th Street. San Antonio, Texas 78215 p 210.998.2422 Photo 2: Historic photo across E. 7th Street looking south at the Green and White Grocery, 1958 (Source: Portal to Texas History) Photo 3: Present day view across E. 7th Street P a g e 2 | 11 Photo 4: Primary north elevation fronting E. 7th Street Photo 5: Secondary west elevation facing Waller Street P a g e 3 | 11 Photo 6: Rear south elevation Photo 7: Secondary east elevation P a g e 4 | 11 Proposed Scope of Exterior Work EXTERIOR ENVELOPE 1. Replacement in kind of asphalt roofing with the exception of the front awning, including repairs to wood decking as needed, felt underlayment, and sheet metal flashing. Color and style to match existing. The awning roof cannot be replaced without disturbing asbestos siding shingles on the primary elevation that are in close proximity to the historic neon signage above. P a g e 5 | 11 Replace asphaltroofing in kindAwning asphaltroofing to remainReplace asphaltroofing in kind 2. Asbestos siding abatement will be required at roof flashing areas on the rear gable. Select asbestos siding will be replaced with fiber cement siding to match. P a g e 6 | 11 Select asbestossiding replacement atrear gable with fibercement substitute ofsimilar size andsurface textureExample fiber cementsubstitute asbestossiding product offeredby GAF 3. Repair and repainting of exterior wood roof elements (awning brackets, rafter tails, fascia boards, soffit tongue and groove, corner trim boards adjacent to asbestos siding replacement). P a g e 7 | 11 Repair &repaint woodrafter tailsRepair &repaint roofbrackets andsoffit tongue& grooveRepair &repaint woodrafter tailsRepair &repaint fasciaboardsRepair &repainttongue &groove soffitsReplaceand paintwood cornertrim boardsadjacent toasbestossidingreplacement 4. Installation of a galvanized half round gutter and round downspout …
DLR Group of North Carolina, P.C. a North Carolina corporation 1213 West Morehead Street, Suite 210 Charlotte, NC 28208 March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Assessment and Recommendations Existing Windows and Doors on Congress Avenue Elevation, 2nd and 3rd Floors Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Report and Recommendations March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 PART 1: CONDITION ASSESSMENT Areas of Condition Assessment: This report is to assess the condition of the double-hung windows and balcony doors at the second and third floors of the Congress Avenue elevation of the Paramount Theatre in Austin. Figure 1.1: Clip of original 1915 Paramount Theater plans with areas of assessment highlighted. 2 Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Report and Recommendations March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 1.1 Assessment of Existing Double-hung windows, 2nd and 3rd floors: a) The double hung windows are very possibly original. b) The window glass was shown to be replaced in the 1980 Renovation plans. No other work to the windows was shown in those plans. c) The windows sills are the most degraded and show significant water and sun damage. d) The bottom stile and rails of the bottom sashes are in mediocre condition. e) The putty holding in the glass has previously failed and was not neatly tooled where re-applyed f) All counterweights are broken or removed; most windows are painted shut (only two still open, which are used to access the roof of the marquee). g) The windows are not air-tight and let in drafts of air and dust. h) Exposed lintels above the windows are freshly painted and rust-free. i) Maintenance has included scheduled repainting of the exterior and re-puttying glass as needed. Figure 1.2: .... 3 Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Report and Recommendations March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 Figure 1.3: Areas of poor condition, exterior Figure 1.4: Interior view of existing windows 4 Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Report and Recommendations March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 Figure 1.5: Window hardware overpainted; counterweight non-functional Figure 1.6: Windows painted shut; glazing putty untooled 5 Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Report and Recommendations March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 1.2 Assessment of Existing Balcony Doors,. Pediments, & Transoms, 3rd floor 6 Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Report and Recommendations March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 7 Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Report and Recommendations March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 …
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 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, August 6th, 2025 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some Commission members may be participating by videoconference. View the meeting 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 allocated three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. For questions, please email preservation@austintexas.gov. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, (D-8) Chair Roxanne Evans (D-2), Vice Chair Jeffrey Acton (Mayor) Harrison Eppright (D-1) Kevin Koch (D-3) Judah Rice (D-4) Harmony Grogan (D-5) Carl Larosche (D-6) Jaime Alvarez (D-7) Bat Taniguchi (D-9) Trey McWhorter (D-10) AGENDA ADDENDUM DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 23. Discuss nominations and approve a member to represent the Historic Landmark Commission on the Downtown Commission. 1
Stone Wall Disassembly & Reassembly Plan Location: 507 E 10th St Prepared by: AGC Home Remodeling Objective To carefully disassemble and reassemble the existing stone wall while preserving the original layout, structural integrity, and aesthetic. This will be achieved through systematic stone numbering, detailed documentation, and careful handling. Step-by-Step Plan 1. Pre-Work Preparation ● Photograph the entire wall from multiple angles (close-up and wide shots). ● Create a labeled elevation sketch of the wall to track stone placement. ● Assign a team lead to manage documentation and stone tracking throughout the process. 2. Stone Numbering & Mapping ● Each stone will be marked with a removable, weather-resistant tag or labeled with chalk/marker on the reverse side. ● Numbering will proceed row by row (left to right, bottom to top). ● A corresponding map and photo reference will be maintained to ensure accurate reassembly. 3. Disassembly Process ● Begin from the top row and carefully remove each stone. ● Stones will be handled manually or with soft tools to avoid breakage. ● Each stone will be placed on padded pallets or in labeled bins by row and number. ● Mortar will be cleaned off where appropriate, and any loose debris removed. 4. Storage & Protection ● All stones will be stored on-site in a covered, secure area. ● Labeled and separated by section to ensure efficient reassembly. ● Tarp or temporary fencing may be used for additional protection. 5. Reassembly Process ● Reinstall stones in reverse order of disassembly using the labeled plan and photo references. ● Mortar and joints will be matched as closely as possible to the original appearance. ● Repointing will follow standard masonry best practices and meet local code requirements. ● Final inspection to ensure appearance and structure matches original condition. Materials & Tools ● Numbering materials (tags, chalk, markers) ● Pallets or bins for stone organization ● Hand tools for mortar removal and stone handling ● Mortar mix to match existing ● Protective coverings for stone storage Estimated Timeline: Estimated disassembly: 4 - 8 Weeks Storage & preparation: 4 Weeks Reassembly: 4 - 8 weeks Total estimated time: 12 - 20 Weeks Notes ● Any damaged or deteriorated stones will be noted and reviewed with the client before replacement. ● All work will be performed in accordance with local building codes and preservation standards.
11.0 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS AUGUST 6, 2025 HR-2025-070336 GRAVES HOUSE 2 GREEN LANES PROPOSAL Expand a second-floor addition and construct a housing unit. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Construct a larger second floor space on a non-original side addition. 2) Construct a housing unit at the rear of the property, detached from the historic building. 3) Repair and rebuild retaining wall at the front of the property where necessary. ARCHITECTURE The Graves House is a 1938 Colonial Revival House designed by local architect H.F. Kuehne in the Old West Austin Historic District. Original drawings show a main symmetrical house with a center door along with a garage wing with a two-car garage and second floor featuring dormer windows above it. Later alterations saw a second floor constructed above the garage that eliminated the dormers and created a front facing gable, which is the current appearance. The main house has remained largely the same, with the center door bracketed by columns and shuttered windows. The second-floor features three windows matching those below. Exterior cladding is brick, and the main house has a side gabled roof clad in composition shingle. At the rear, a sunroom is present and in the original drawings, though the sunroom’s windows appear different and may have been replaced. The Graves House was designated historic by the City of Austin in 2004. 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: Residential additions 1. Location Addition is located at the side and rear of the original building, behind the garage wing. At the second floor, the addition will be set over the existing garage. 2. Scale, massing, and height The addition is an expansion of one corner of the first floor only, and the appearance is keeping with several projecting rooms at the rear of the buildings, such as at the sunroom extension at the southeast corner. The wraparound porch will be minimally visible from the front of the house. 3. Design and style Details of the second-floor porch are simple and compatible with the main house. Two glazed doorways will open to the porch but appear simple and centered on the addition. 4. Roofs The roof is proposed to be a …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS AUGUST 6, 2025 SB-2025-085188 CONGRESS AVENUE HISTORIC DISTRICT 609 CONGRESS AVENUE 12.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Install a sign. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct a 51 square foot sign on the front of a two-story building in a historic district. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin Signage Guidelines are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: New Signage 1. Number of signs Proposal is for one sign for a single tenant. 2. Sign types Application details an awning sign, which is a typology allowed by signage guidelines. 3. Sign size Proposed sign is just over 50 square feet in size. Awning signs are allowed to be the lesser of 8 square feet or 20% of the awning panel, which this proposal far exceeds. However, it is noted that the sign it proposes to replace is a similar size and its permit was approved in 2010. 4. Sign design, coloring and materials The design is simple and uses less than three colors. There is a black block with lettering as well as individual standalone lettering on the left half of the assembly. 5. Lettering Two typefaces are used, one of which is stylized to fit the brand of the tenant. It does not appear as too contemporary, however. 6. Lighting Documentation indicates that the sign will be lit internally. Historic sign guidelines state that internally lit cabinet signs are specifically prohibited within historic districts. 8. Sign placement Sign is placed near entrance, above the minimum required height, and centered on the awning. 9. Sign mounting It is assumed that the proposed sign will reuse the mounting elements or locations of the previous sign, which was installed in the same area. Summary The project [meets / does not meet / meets some of] the applicable standards. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Congress Avenue National Register district. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the sign’s size, given the previously installed signage in the same location. Do not approve internal lighting design and request indirect lighting.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS AUGUST 6, 2025 PR-2025-061450; GF-2025-064676 WEST LINE HISTORIC DISTRICT 1210 WEST 12TH STREET 13.0 – 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 architecture with 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, or significant …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS AUGUST 6, 2025 PR-2025-029950; GF-2025-033059; HR-2025-056344 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 1703 ALAMEDA DRIVE 15.0 – 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 on a pier-and-beam foundation with a concrete skirt. Due to elevation at the site, the crawlspace is much higher at the front of the house than at the rear, where it sits nearly at-grade. The house is nearly rectangular in plan with a small front porch cutout at one corner, which is accessed from a stair leading to a front walkway. It is clad in horizontal wood siding at all exterior walls, and original screens are present at the four front windows as well as at the side, along with a screen door at the rear of the porch as the primary entryway. Windows are typically paired or arranged in three units, side-by-side. There is minimal overhang from the hipped roof, which is clad in composition shingle. Overall, the house is in intact condition when viewed from the street, with minimal alterations apparent. 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, …
1703 Alameda Goal • The owners are seeking approval for demolition to transform the property to better suit their needs and those of their aging family members. • They are committed to meeting the design standards and Alameda’s characteristics/influence • As the existing structure lacks “strong architectural elements”, we propose a solution that will: • Complement the district’s aesthetic and heritage • While meeting the homeowners’ functional needs 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 • Updated with Craftsman-style elements and inspiration from the current house, reflecting the design principles of the Arts and Crafts period prevalent on Alameda Street • Mixed Materials: Combination of Sidings and Natural Wood • Decorative Trim: Board and Batten & Horizontal Siding with a lower siding detail to reflect the porch railing of the craftsman style • Decorative Brackets • Low Pitched Gabled Roof with large overhanging eaves • Inset Porches • Large Grouped Windows 1703 Alameda Dr – Updated Elevations 1703 Alameda Dr – Updated Elevations 1703 Alameda Dr – Rough Rendering 1703 Alameda Dr – Rough Rendering Response to questions posed at ARC • Comment made: • Garage Placement and Grade Issues: • Response • Visitability main living area was the primary focus • 5’ elevation gain (526’-532’) in the house footprint • 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 • 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. Area of Excavation Roughly 4’ of Elevation Change Influencing Contributing Houses on Alameda St 1507 Alameda Dr Contributing 1517 Alameda Dr Contributing 1809 Alameda Dr Contributing 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 • Replaced with an inset Craftsman-style porch for improved proportionality. • Removed imposing …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS AUGUST 6, 2025 PR-2025-062597 WEST LINE HISTORIC DISTRICT 705 BROWNLEE CIRCLE 16.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a multi-unit residence. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct a three-unit residential building. The previous building on the property was listed as non-contributing to the historic district and not reviewed by the Historic Landmark Commission. 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 setback of the proposed construction is similar to the non-contributing resource that has been approved for demolition. It is also similar to other houses on the block and is located on a curved section of street to allow any variation in setback to blend. 2. Orientation Consisting of four units, there is not a cohesive main entry that can be described as facing the street. 3. Scale, massing, and height The property and street are set on a sloping elevation. To that end, the two-stories above grade as proposed do not project substantially higher than neighbors on the block. The massing of the proposed structure creates the appearance of the second floor being offset from the main floor, creating a very modern look that stands out from surrounding contributing properties. 4. Proportions While this block of houses does feature varying forms and sizes of houses, the proposed design for this lot is very different from all others, especially those contributing properties. 5. Design and style The overall design of this new construction is a departure from its neighbors specifically and the district generally, which does make it distinct from surrounding contributing properties. No historic architectural styles are being emulated, and materials are generally modern or presented in a modern layout or assembly. 6. Roofs Roof form is not simple, though there are few crickets or penetrations proposed. Due to numerous rooftop decks, a sloped roof only appears at the front elevation. Some sort of standing seam metal is proposed, which is compatible with the modern design of the rest of the house. This material is common enough (if not original) on buildings in the area. 7. Exterior walls Exterior walls will be metal and brick in material. The brick is appropriate for the neighborhood, but modern metal …
05/08/2025 BRWN NEW 4-UNIT RESIDENCE 705 Brownlee Circle Austin Texas 78703 U.S.A. CDPROC 49 May 14, 2025 e.g. CDPROC25April 03 2025SCOPE (NEW, RENOVATION, ADDITION)BRWN705 Brownlee Circle Austin Texas 78703 U.S.A. VICINITY MAP y p x c E a P o M 705 BROWNLEE CIRCLE, AUSTIN, TX 78703,EE.UU R O D L F WIN W Cesar Chavez St C OLO R A D O RIVE R LEGAL DESCRIPTION PROJECT ADDRESS: 705 Brownlee Circle Austin Texas 78703 U.S.A. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 32 OF PARK VIEW, VOLUME 5, PAGE 69, PLAT RECORDS, TRAVIS CO.,TX DESCRIPTION OF WORK: DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DUPLEX AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW 4-UNIT RESIDENCE OWNER'S NAME: BRAD HOSKINS & MELISSA SKIDMORE E N FIE L D R D W 15th St D LV R B A M A N L PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS ARCHITECT WEBBER + STUDIO 1220 LAVACA ST AUSTIN, TX 78701 512-236-1032 STRUCTURAL ENGINEER FORT STRUCTURES 2120 E 7th ST. STE 200 Austin, TX 78702 MECHANICAL ENGINEER FRESH AIR SIZING 3306 DALTON ST AUSTIN, TX 78745 512-466-7679 ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING ENGINEER S3 INGENIEROS KPMG BUILDING L2 ESCAZU, COSTA RICA +506-4020-2342 GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER HOLT ENGINEERING, INC. 2220 BARTON SKYWAY AUSTIN, TX 78704 512-447-8166 W Cesar Chavez St y w L H A N GIO E R R E T IN WATERPROOFIING CONSULTANT ACTON PARTNERS P.O. BOX 203663 AUSTIN, TX 78720-3663 CIVIL ENGINEER TBD LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT TBD INTERIOR DESIGNER TBD CONTRACTOR/BUILDER TBD SHEET INDEX ARCHITECTURAL PERMIT G001 G001 G002 G002 G003 G003 G004 G004 G005 G005 G006 G006 G100 G100 G101 G101 G102 G102 G103 G103 G104 G104 G105 G106 G106 G107 G107 D001 G201 D101 D001 D102 D101 SP101 D102 SP102 SP101 SP103 SP102 A100 SP103 A101 A100 A102 A101 A103 A102 A110 A103 A111 A110 A112 A111 A113 X111 A114 A112 A120 A113 A121 A114 A122 A120 A123 A121 A129 A122 A200 A123 A201 A129 A202 A130 A300 A131 A301 A132 A302 A133 A303 A134 A304 A200 A305 A201 A306 A202 A307 A300 A308 A301 A309 A302 A310 A303 A311 A304 A312 A305 A313 A306 A501 A307 A502 A308 A503 A309 A504 A310 A505 A311 A506 A401 A601 A402 A602 A403 A603 A404 A604 A405 A606 A406 A700 A407 A701 A408 SC100 A409 SC101 A410 SC102 A411 SC103 A412 SC104 A413 A414 A501 A502 A503 A504 A505 A506 A510 A520 COVER SHEET COVER SHEET PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT INFORMATION PROPERTY INFORMATION PROPERTY INFORMATION EXISTING CONDITIONS PHOTOS EXISTING CONDITIONS PHOTOS …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS AUGUST 6, 2025 PR-2025-079069 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 1804 ALTA VISTA AVENUE 17.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a residence on a vacant lot. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct a three-story house on a sloping lot in the Travis Heights neighborhood. The lot has historically been vacant and has recently been subdivided from a neighbor. 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 proposed setback from the street is around 34 feet, which is slightly further back than contributing properties on the block. However, this is due to a heritage tree in the front of the property and the required distance from the critical root zone. 2. Orientation The front of the house faces the street, like other contributing buildings. Due to grade changes on site, the front walk from the street becomes an elevated walkway when it reaches the front porch. 3. Scale, massing, and height Though the building is described as three-stories, the lowest floor is entirely below grade from the front of the lot. When viewed from the street, the proposed house appears to be two floors, set at a decline from the road. Massing is generally simple, with some complexity at the front of the house to fit around the heritage tree mentioned above. 4. Proportions Design of the new construction is compatible with neighboring properties, which are a mix of contributing and non- contributing resources. If only compared to contributing properties, it remains in scale, especially given the elevation changes on site. 5. Design and style No replication of style or false historicism is present in the design. Though the facades have a very modern appearance, it fits with surrounding non-contributing properties on the block, and the setback from the street allows the style to blend with its surroundings due to the muted materials and colors selected. 6. Roofs A single slope roof is present, which is a simple and discreet in form. The slope is to the side and the roof material will not be easily legible from the street. 7. Exterior walls No exterior walls are windowless, and wall cladding above street grade is corrugated siding. Although modern …
PROJECT INFORMATION GENERAL NOTES - SITE PLAN LOT 7 BLOCK 11 TRAVIS HEIGHTS, ON ADDITION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT OF RECORD THERE OR IN BOOK 3, PAGE 15 PLAT RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. PROPERTY ZONING: SF-3 FAMILY RESIDENCE NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN COMBINING DISTRICT 1. 2. CONTRACTOR (GC) IS RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING SITE DIMENSIONS AND CONDITIONS. VERIFY DIMENSIONS MARKED "V.I.F." PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION, AND NOTIFY ARCHITECT OF ANY INCONSISTENCIES. LOT AREA BUILDING COVERAGE ALLOWABLE BUILDING COVERAGE PROPOSED BUILDING HEIGHT ALLOWABLE BUILDING HEIGHT PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS COVER ALLOWABLE IMPERVIOUS COVER PROPOSED GFA ALLOWABLE GFA PROPOSED 6366 SQFT 40% 2,546.4 SQFT 21.3% 1,354 SQFT 32'-0" 31'-3.5" 45% 2,864.7 SQFT 28.7% 1,829 SQFT 2,546.4 SQFT 40% 2,531 SQFT 39.8% 6 1/4" 40' - 0" TENT PORTION 2 HIGH POINT = 551.5' ' 5 4 5 O H \\ \\ EXISTING WOOD FENCE ' . 9 8 4 5 1 3 ' - 6 " 1 6 ' - 0 3 / 4 " O H ' 6 4 5 \ \ O H N 1 6 ° 1 0 5 6 . 5 ' ' 0 1 " E O H ( P L A T 5 6 ) LOT 12 . 1 5 ' ( F . M . ) LINE OF BUILDING 23' - 0 3/4" PROPOSED ROOF OVERHANG 1 0 ' - 0 " R E A R S E T B A C K P E R Z O N I N G PROPOSED ELECTRICAL SERVICE ENTRANCE \ \ O H 17' - 8 1/2" H O ' 8 4 5 ' 9 4 5 O H H O ' 7 4 5 ' 1 . 7 4 5 O H ' 1 . 1 5 5 1 Proposed Site Plan SCALE: 3/16" = 1'-0" . C N . T O E TENT PORTION 1 HIGH POINT = 555.8' C R 40' - 0" L L A W 10' - 0" 8' - 0" 16' - 5 3/4" T0 BUILDING LINE BRIDGE PROJECTION TO ACCESSIBLE BRIDGE Y R A D N U O B Y T R E P O R P W M EXISTING 4" WASTE WATER LINE LOT 8 S 62°46'10" E 114.99' (F.M.) 115.0' (PLAT) PROPOSED ROOF OVERHANG EXISTING CONCRETE RETAINING WALL PROPERTY BOUNDARY ' . 8 5 5 5 WASTE WATER LINE 5'-0" SIDE SETBACK PER ZONING LOW …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS AUGUST 6, 2025 PR-2025-083770; GF-2025-085752 2901 DEL CURTO RD 18 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1939 house. ARCHITECTURE One- and one-half story stone veneer cottage with hipped roof, exposed rafter tails beneath deep eaves, a stone-veneer chimney, and tiered stone steps at entryway. RESEARCH 2901 Del Curto Road was home to the Castle family for nearly eighty years from 1941 to 2019. Florence and Joseph Castle were prominent musicians and spent much of their lives as popular performers, composers, and music educators in Austin. Both Florence and Joseph Castle had academic degrees in music, an especially uncommon feat for women in the 1930s. The couple moved to Austin in 1939 and quickly established themselves as in-demand performers. Florence Castle was a composer and in-demand teacher of piano and coronet music; Joseph Castle was concertmaster of the University Symphony, worked both as an individual composer and a contributor to multiple musical compilations, and wrote academically on guitar and violin while also instructing University and private students in both instruments. He also performed during the 1940s and ‘50s in multiple country and western groups, gaining statewide recognition, and worked as a piano tuner. An extensive history of the Castles was compiled after Florence Castle’s death by Pat and Mel Oakes for the Congregational Church of Austin, of which the Castles were esteemed members and longtime musical leaders.1 The Castles briefly moved from Austin during World War II and for part of 1953, but always returned to their home in Austin. Joseph Castle died in 1992, and Florence Castle in 2019 at the age of 103. PROPERTY EVALUATION Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it may meet two criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of a rustic Texas cottage, popular in Austin during the 1930s and 1940s. b. Historical association. The property is associated with musicians and composers Florence and Joseph Castle. 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 was not evaluated for its ability to possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: C14H-2025-0022 HLC DATE: August 6, 2025 PC DATE: CC Date: APPLICANT: Shana Feste & Brian Kavanaugh-Jones (owner-initiated) HISTORIC NAME: Stedman-Graves House WATERSHED: Shoal Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 1701 San Gabriel Street, Austin, TX 78701 ZONING CHANGE: SF-3 to SF-3-H COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Grant the proposed zoning change from family residence (SF-3) to family residence-historic combining district (SF-3-H) zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: architecture and historical associations. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Austin Lukes, 512-978-0766 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Neighborhoods Council, City of Austin Downtown Commission, Downtown Austin Alliance, Downtown Austin Neighborhood Assn. (DANA), Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Historic Austin Neighborhood Association, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Judges Hill Neighborhood Association, Preservation Austin, Shoal Creek Conservancy DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The 2025 Downtown Austin Historic Resource Survey recommends the store building as eligible for designation as contributing resource to both a local Judges Hill historic district and a Judges Hill National Register historic district. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: The historic zoning application summarizes the Stedman-Graves house’s architectural significance and historical associations with the Stedman and Graves families, as well as to its local architect as follows: The 1927 Stedman-Graves House merits historic landmark status for its architectural design by prominent Austin architect Edwin Kreisle as a representative of the Colonial Georgian Revival style, and for its importance to the City of Austin as the home of prominent lawyer and judge, Ireland Graves, and of his wife Mary Stedman Graves, who was extremely active in the civic life of Austin. The home continues to serve as a residence in a neighborhood where homes are increasingly utilized as businesses. The Judges Hill Neighborhood Association supports the inclusion of this home into any future City of Austin and/or National Register Historic Districts.1 § 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; 1 Allen, Phoebe. “1927 Home of Mary Stedman & Judge Ireland Graves, 1701 San Gabriel Street in Judges Hill.” 2025. represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; possesses …
City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet General Overview Historic zoning is a zoning overlay which is added to the base zoning of a specific tract of land (for example, CBD-H denotes Central Business District-Historic Zoning). To qualify for City Historic Landmark status, a property must meet the local historic designation criteria (see below). Applicants must submit historical documentation demonstrating how the property meets these criteria (see attached submittal requirements). The Historic Landmark Commission reviews all applications for City Historic Landmark designation, with the Austin City Council making final decisions on these designations. At least three (3) months are typically required to process a City Historic Landmark designation through the City Council once a complete application is received. Once designated, all proposed exterior site and building changes (other than routine maintenance) to a historically zoned tract require advance review and approval by the City Historic Landmark Commission. The Historic Landmark Commission's design standards are available on the Historic Preservation Office website: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/historic-preservation. Landmark properties that are in good repair and in full compliance with the City historic review requirements are eligible to apply annually for a historic property tax exemption. For information on the historic zoning process, refer to Chapter 25-2 of the City Land Development Code. WHERE TO APPLY: To ensure that the application is complete, an advance review by the City Historic Preservation Office is required prior to formal submittal with the Land Use Review Division (https://www.austintexas.gov/department/land-use-review). Preliminary applications may be submitted electronically to preservation@austintexas.gov, at the receptionist’s desk at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive by appointment, or by mail addressed to: City of Austin-PDC Historic Preservation Office PO Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 Email preservation@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-3393 for an appointment. TIME FRAME FOR PROCESSING HISTORIC ZONING CASES: Each historic zoning case is reviewed by the Historic Landmark Commission at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Commission approximately four to six weeks after receipt of application. The Historic Landmark Commission meets once a month, typically on the first Wednesday of each month. The case is then heard by either the Zoning and Platting Commission or the Planning Commission approximately three weeks after the Historic Landmark Commission hearing, and then by the City Council approximately six weeks later. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Instructions and Submittal Checklist. Complete Application Forms, supplemental materials, and Affidavits. THE FOLLOWING CITY HISTORIC LANDMARK CRITERIA ARE CONSIDERED WHEN REVIEWING A CITY …
Jeff Harper & Mark Seeger 805 West 16th Street Austin, TX 78701 512.784.0013 July 23, 2025 City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Planning Commission City Council Members RE: C14H-2025-0022 - 1701 San Gabriel St – Stedman-Graves House Historic Zoning Honorable Mayor, Councilmembers, and Commissioners: As our elected and appointed officials, we are encouraging your approval of the Historic Zoning application for the Stedman-Graves House located at 1701 San Gabriel St. in the Judges Hill Neighborhood, C14H-2025-0022. Research completed by the applicant demonstrates that: The structure is of a contributing nature architecturally and historically • • Several prominent Austinites have lived in the house • The house is located in one of Austin’s first neighborhoods The Graves homestead has been fortunate to have wonderful stewards. The current owners have preserved and restored the integrity of the structure. They have also been committed to sustaining the beautiful tree canopy and landscape that surrounds the home. The home was built by famed local Austin Architect and builder, Edwin C. Kreisle, also responsible for several other important Austin Landmarks including the Clubhouse at the Lions Municipal Golf Course. The current owners have graciously shared the Stedman- Graves House with the local community during annual 2025 Preservation Austin Homes tour and have demonstrated a commitment to historic preservation. Best regards, Mark Seeger & Jeff Harper, Owners The Historic Granger House and Perch A National, State and City Landmark Property
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: C14H- HLC DATE: August 6, 2025 PC DATE: CC Date: APPLICANT: Lisa Vela, Next Level Permits, LLC (commission-initiated) HISTORIC NAME: WATERSHED: Waller Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 607 East 38th Street, Austin, TX 78705 ZONING CHANGE: SF-3-CO-NP to SF-3-H-CO-NP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Do not grant historic zoning, as the property does not meet two criteria for designation. Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse or relocation, then material salvage and reuse, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: architecture and historical associations. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Austin Lukes, 512-978-0766 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Neighborhoods Council, CANPAC (Central Austin Neighborhood Plan Area Committee), Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Hancock Neighborhood Assn., Homeless Neighborhood Association, North Austin Neighborhood Alliance, Preservation Austin DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The 2019 Historic Resource Survey of North Loop, Hancock, and Upper Boggy Creek lists the house a medium priority. This survey does not give recommendations for landmark designation. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind building. Originally built as a side-by-side duplex in the Hancock neighborhood, the property at 607 E. 38th St. is one of the last remaining and most intact examples of this typology in this part of the city. It features wood frame construction clad with lapped teardrop siding with a narrow profile. While many earlier built properties in Hancock, as well as surrounding neighborhoods such as Hyde Park1, were subdivided to house additional tenants during the Great Depression, this house was purpose-built for two units. This is visually apparent by the two equally sized and prominent front doors at the corners of the building, each covered with a modest gable over their respective entries. The house is elevated …
DLR Group of North Carolina, P.C. a North Carolina corporation 1213 West Morehead Street, Suite 210 Charlotte, NC 28208 March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Assessment and Recommendations Existing Windows and Doors on Congress Avenue Elevation, 2nd and 3rd Floors Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Report and Recommendations March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 PART 1: CONDITION ASSESSMENT Areas of Condition Assessment: This report is to assess the condition of the double-hung windows and balcony doors at the second and third floors of the Congress Avenue elevation of the Paramount Theatre in Austin. Figure 1.1: Clip of original 1915 Paramount Theater plans with areas of assessment highlighted. 2 Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Report and Recommendations March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 1.1 Assessment of Existing Double-hung windows, 2nd and 3rd floors: a) The double hung windows are very possibly original. b) The window glass was shown to be replaced in the 1980 Renovation plans. No other work to the windows was shown in those plans. c) The windows sills are the most degraded and show significant water and sun damage. d) The bottom stile and rails of the bottom sashes are in mediocre condition. e) The putty holding in the glass has previously failed and was not neatly tooled where re-applyed f) All counterweights are broken or removed; most windows are painted shut (only two still open, which are used to access the roof of the marquee). g) The windows are not air-tight and let in drafts of air and dust. h) Exposed lintels above the windows are freshly painted and rust-free. i) Maintenance has included scheduled repainting of the exterior and re-puttying glass as needed. Figure 1.2: .... 3 Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Report and Recommendations March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 Figure 1.3: Areas of poor condition, exterior Figure 1.4: Interior view of existing windows 4 Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Report and Recommendations March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 Figure 1.5: Window hardware overpainted; counterweight non-functional Figure 1.6: Windows painted shut; glazing putty untooled 5 Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Report and Recommendations March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 1.2 Assessment of Existing Balcony Doors,. Pediments, & Transoms, 3rd floor 6 Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Report and Recommendations March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 7 Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Report and Recommendations March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Robyn Turner Historic Preservation Office Vote NO on demolition of 607 E 38th St Sunday, August 3, 2025 11:07:10 PM [You don't often get email from External Email - Exercise Caution Preservation Board: PLEASE urge the Landmark Commission NOT to approve the demolition permit for 607 E 38th St, a treasured home/duplex with historic roots that have meaning to neighbors and add character to our neighborhood. It should be left as is. VOTE NO on the permit to demolish this historic part of the Hancock Neighborhood and old Austin’s culture and memory. Yours truly, Robyn M Turner 721 Sparks Ave Austin, TX 78705 Hancock resident 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".
Barbara Epstein 701 Texas Ave Austin TX 78705 - - 4 August 2025 Landmark Commission (by email) Re: Case No. PR-2025-041615 – 607 E. 38th St. Dear Sirs: This letter is written in in support of granting historic status to 607 E. 38th St. which you have already initiated, and to oppose a demolition permit because this property meets two of the five standards necessary for such historic designation: its unique design, built originally as a duplex in a Craftsman style and its architectural contribution to a gateway street to a largely intact period neighborhood. Even a modest home can be historic in design and contribute to the character of a street and an entire neighborhood. Sincerely, Barbara Epstein
From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Scott Brown Historic Preservation Office 607 E 38th Street Tuesday, August 5, 2025 9:43:07 AM image001.png External Email - Exercise Caution To whom it may concern, I am writing again to urge the commission to deny the demolition permit request for 607 E 38th Street. Neighborhoods like Hancock are a vital link between Austin’s past and its future, and when wonderful original homes and duplexes are demolished we lose that connectivity to the city’s history. This duplex is in good shape, is attractive, and appropriate for the neighborhood. Please don’t let the owners tear it down and build who-knows-what. Thanks very much, Scott Brown 700 Texas Ave - 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".
From: To: Subject: Date: Ellen Justice Historic Preservation Office; HR 2025.075283 - 705 Brownlee Circle Tuesday, August 5, 2025 9:27:06 AM [You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important at / . / ] External Email - Exercise Caution Ellen Justice 802 Winflo Drive Austin, TX 78703 I have received the hearing notice only TODAY and the hearing is TOMORROW. I hope this email will establish that I OBJECT to the plans for 705 Brownlee Circle. Yes, we are a historic neighborhood, but more importantly we do not have the infrastructure to support such a large influx of residents. Even though we are near a bus line, it is very likely that this number of residents will put many more cars on our streets. No no no! Ellen Justice Sent from my iPhone 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".
From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Tom Bray Historic Preservation Office HR 2025-075283 Tuesday, August 5, 2025 7:40:15 PM 1048-_326_Restrictive Covenant.pdf You don't often get email from External Email - Exercise Caution Sofia, My name is Tom Bray and I own and live in 707 Brownlee Cir, Austin, TX 78703. Last week during the OWANA zoning meeting we met with designer for 705 Brownlee David Webber and discussed the existing restrictive covenants for the property. I have attached a copy for your records. I am opposed to additional stories being added to the current 705 structure and suggest a postponement of the upcoming HLC hearing until the matter of the additional stories is legally resolved. Thank you, Tom Bray 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".
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 August 5, 2025 RE: PR-2025-062597 Dear Chair Heimsath and Commissioners, The applicant for 705 Brownlee Circle met with OWANA’s Zoning Committee on Thursday, July 31st. During that meeting, we learned that the proposed project has changed from a triplex to a fourplex since its previous appearance before the Board of Adjustment in October 2024. Additionally, a nearby neighbor brought to our attention a Restrictive Covenant and subdivision plat (attached) that limits development on Lot 34 (705 Brownlee Circle) to one story in height. A nearby neighbor present at the meeting and others unable to attend expressed concerns about the scale and massing of the proposed four-unit, four-story structure, as well as the implications of the existing Restrictive Covenant. OWANA recommends that the applicant schedule a meeting with the Architectural Review Committee (ARC), as they have not yet presented this revised design in that setting. We also encourage the applicant to engage with nearby neighbors to address concerns about the Restrictive Covenant and clarify whether a multi-story building is permissible under its terms. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Stephen L. Amos Steering Committee Chair Old West Austin Neighborhood Association
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Lukes, Austin M Blockley Wagner, Sofia Re: 705 Brownlee Wednesday, August 6, 2025 11:20:25 AM Outlook-Logo__Desc.png Hello Ms. Blockley, Thank you for providing this statement, and we will have your comments added to the record for this case. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do. Thank you, Austin Austin Lukes Planner Senior Planning Department, Historic Preservation Office 512-978-0766 austin.lukes@austintexas.gov From: . < . Sent: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 8:26 PM To: Lukes, Austin <Austin.Lukes@austintexas.gov> Subject: 705 Brownlee @ You don't often get email from . @ . External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Austin Lukes. I am adding my voice to those of my Brownlee neighbors Tom Bray and Kim Overton to ask for a delay in the HLC hearing concerning the proposed multistory construction sought by the owner of 705 Brownlee, and to express again (as I did in person at City Hall October 24, 2024) to this violation of the neighborhood covenant of 1951. Sincerely, Mary Blockley 702 Brownlee Circle (since 1992, when I bought it from Gladys Shearer) 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".
