REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Historic Landmark Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. For questions, please email preservation@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS BEN HEIMSATH, CHAIR (D-8) CARL LAROSCHE (D-6) ROXANNE EVANS, VICE CHAIR (D-2) TREY MCWHORTER (D-10) JEFFREY ACTON (MAYOR) TONYA PLEASANT-WRIGHT (D-1) JAIME ALVAREZ (D-7) JUDAH RICE (D-4) HARMONY GROGAN (D-5) BAT TANIGUCHI (D-9) KEVIN KOCH (D-3) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on January 7, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Downtown Density Bonus Program Update by Alan Pani, Planner Principal, Austin Planning. (Sponsored by Chair Heimsath and Vice-Chair Evans) PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS Historic Zoning 3. 4. C14H-2025-0122 – 2207 E. 22nd St. Elliott House Council District 1 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Terri Myers City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the proposed zoning change from SF-3-NP to SF-3-H-NP. PR-2025-138065 – 907 E. 13th St. Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Should the Commission find that the building’s historical associations and landmark designation, recommend historic zoning for the front part of the lot, containing the original portions of the house only. Otherwise, encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, relocation, or deconstruction and salvage over demolition, but approve the demolition permit application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. integrity sufficiently meet the criteria for Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 5. HR-2025-158169; C14H-1986-0003 – 3710 Cedar St. Confederate Woman's Home Council District 9 Proposal: Construct an …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Historic Landmark Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. For questions, please email preservation@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS BEN HEIMSATH, CHAIR (D-8) CARL LAROSCHE (D-6) ROXANNE EVANS, VICE CHAIR (D-2) TREY MCWHORTER (D-10) JEFFREY ACTON (MAYOR) TONYA PLEASANT-WRIGHT (D-1) JAIME ALVAREZ (D-7) JUDAH RICE (D-4) HARMONY GROGAN (D-5) BAT TANIGUCHI (D-9) KEVIN KOCH (D-3) AGENDA ADDENDUM DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 15. Approve a recommendation for Commission initiation of historic zoning for 810 W. 10th St., sponsored by Chair Heimsath and Vice-Chair Evans. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Hunter Sturgill at Austin Planning, at 512-974-3393, preservation@austintexas.gov , to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Historic Landmark Commission, please contact Hunter Sturgill at 512-974-3393, preservation@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Historic Landmark Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT COMMISSIONERS X BEN HEIMSATH, CHAIR (D-8) X CARL LAROSCHE (D-6) X ROXANNE EVANS, VICE CHAIR (D-2) X TREY MCWHORTER (D-10) X JEFFREY ACTON (MAYOR) X TONYA PLEASANT-WRIGHT (D-1) X JAIME ALVAREZ (D-7) X JUDAH RICE (D-4) X HARMONY GROGAN (D-5) X BAT TANIGUCHI (D-9) X KEVIN KOCH (D-3) DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: 6:02PM PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Meghan King Namour spoke on Preservation Austin updates. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on December 3, 2025. MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Rice seconded the motion. Vote 11-0. The motion passed. STAFF BRIEFINGS PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS Historic Zoning 2. C14H-2025-0117 – 1300-1308 Springdale Rd. Bethany Cemetery Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the proposed zoning change from public-neighborhood plan (P-NP) to public-neighborhood plan-historic landmark (P-H-NP) combining district zoning. Sue Spears Martin spoke in favor of historic zoning. Misael Ramos spoke in favor of historic zoning. Catalina spoke in favor of historic zoning. Arro Smith spoke in favor of historic zoning. Meghan King Namour spoke in favor of historic zoning. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Koch, seconded by Commissioner Pleasant-Wright. Vote 11-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Recommend historic zoning per staff recommendation on the basis of community value, landscape features, and historical association on a motion by Vice Chair Evans. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote 11-0. The motion passed. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 3. HR-2025-158116; C14H-2010-0006 – 1114 W. 10th St. Castle Hill Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Replace porch, windows, roof, and side doors. Demolish garage and addition, replace with new garage and addition. Applicant: Lindsay Maki City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness. Jennifer Schell spoke in favor. …
DDB Phase 1 – Program Format Austin Planning | Historic Landmark Commission | 2/04/26 DDB Phase 1 Current Downtown Density Bonus Program Base Entitlements Sites have height and FAR limits set by their base zoning (e.g., CBD = 350ft of height & 8:1 FAR*) Participating in DDB Sites must meet gatekeeper requirements + community benefits in exchange for additional entitlements (i.e., height & FAR) Height & FAR Map Existing height & FAR map indicates additional height and FAR limits that can be achieved within each subdistrict Exceeding Height & FAR Map Sites can request Council approval to exceed allowed height and FAR limits *FAR limits do not apply to residential or mixed-use projects meeting SB840 standards 3 4 5 Proposed Amendment Approach Phase I: Create new zoning combining district(s) that include updated program requirements and regulations for Downtown Density Bonus Rezone Phase I geography into the new combining district through area-wide rezoning Phase II: Refine regulations, create additional combining districts as needed, and rezone the remainder of geography into the new combining districts Moving forward: Property owners would be able to request rezoning into higher intensity combining districts 6 Downtown Density Bonus Program – Phase 1 Create New Combining Districts (-DDB or similar) Every property within a combining district gets the same height in exchange for the same affordable housing (e.g., combining district 1 provides +100ft in exchange for 5% affordable units (or fee-in-lieu) while combining district 2 provides +400ft in exchange for 7% affordable units (or fee-in-lieu) ) Additional height is additive to the property’s base zoning height limit Define New Core Subdistrict in the Land Development Code Properties within subdistrict are eligible to rezone to the DDB Combining Districts Gatekeeper requirements or community benefits menu could be customized for each subdistrict Rezone properties within Core Subdistrict to new DDB Combining District Properties can add a fixed amount of height above their base height in exchange for participation in the DDB program If properties desire additional height, they can request rezoning into higher intensity combining districts 7 Program Heights Max. Height (?? ft) Height (?? ft) Base Height (350 ft) CBD by-right entitlements today Entitlements after DDB update and city-initiated rezoning Future max. entitlements to be requested via rezoning 8 Downtown Heights Current CBD Base …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: C14H-2025-0122 HLC DATE: February 4, 2026 PC DATE: TBD CC Date: TBD APPLICANT: Terri Myers, Preservation Central, Inc HISTORIC NAME: Dr. O.H. and Thelma Elliott House WATERSHED: Boggy Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 2207 East 22nd Street ZONING CHANGE: SF-3-NP to SF-3-H-NP (Upper Boggy Creek: Blackland NPA) COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Grant the proposed zoning change from family residence- neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) to family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H- NP) combining district zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Community value, architecture, and historical associations HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Blackland Neighborhood Assn., Del Valle Community Coalition, East Austin Conservancy, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Overton Family Committee, Preservation Austin, Upper Boggy Creek Neighborhood Planning Team DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The 2016 East Austin Historic Resource Survey recommends the building as eligible for inclusion as a contributing building in both local and National Register historic districts. 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. The O.H. and Thelma Mitchell Elliott House, built in 1954, clearly embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style. Built by carpenter and contractor Arthur Parks, it is an intact example of the Ranch style, one of the most popular and enduring architectural styles for residential buildings in American history. It also provides a window into the development of East Austin during the 1950s: as an exemplar of up-and-coming stylistic trends in a historically segregated part of East Austin, the home’s contemporary design demonstrates that, in spite of the systemic inequalities in land use and services rampant in segregation-era Austin, new neighborhoods marketed to Black professionals still found forward-looking buyers at midcentury. Historian and applicant Terri Myers describes the home’s setting and physical …
F.3, F.4, F.6, F.9 – Historical Documentation O. H. and Thelma Elliott House – 2207 E. 22nd Street, Austin, TX 78722-2115 The O.H. and Thelma Elliott House at 2207 E. 22nd Street meets the standards as an Austin Historic Landmark in two of the five criteria for significance: Architecture and Historical Associations. Built in 1954, the early Ranch Style house is more than 50 years old and reflects the historic period and architectural trends in which it was built and achieved significance. The house clearly embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style (Ranch). It retains a high degree of the seven aspects of historic and architectural integrity set out by the National Register of Historic Places in Bulletin 16 (integrity of location, setting, design, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association). More importantly, the house is associated with husband and wife, O. H. and Thelma Elliott, a “power couple” of segregated East Austin who were at the forefront of Civil Rights-era political and educational movements and Great Society programs in the city from the 1940s through the 1970s. The designation criteria for significance is fully addressed and supported in the following narratives. Criterion: Architecture Architectural Description Construction: The 2200 block of E. 22nd Street was not developed until after World War II. In 1952, Brown and Root Construction, Inc. opened and paved the previously closed street between Coleto and Chestnut Streets; development in the block commenced soon afterward. In December 1954, realtor Andy Anderson placed an advertisement in the Austin American newspaper for an “Open House.” The ad was specifically geared to attract “Colored” people as noted in the announcement. The ad described the house as a “lovely frame and cutstone home at 2207 E. 22nd Street, 3 bedrooms, 2 all tile bathrooms, hardwood floors, car port, den.” The 1,700 square foot Ranch style house in this newly-opened section of East Austin was a modern departure from the early twentieth century bungalows, shotgun houses, and “classical box” houses in the so-called “Colored District” south of Manor Road. Anderson added Arthur Park’s name as the contractor in the notice, an indication that his work was known and respected. Arthur Parks was a carpenter and contractor who worked in Austin from c. 1949 through the 1970s. He appears to have been well-known in East Austin; his work on the Mid-century Modern house for Mr. and Mrs. John King at 2400 Givens Avenue …
CASE NUMBER: PR-2025-138065; GF-2025-144692 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET HLC DATE: December 3, 2025; January 7, 2026; February 4, 2026 PC DATE: CC Date: APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-opposed) HISTORIC NAME: Nitschke-Goins House WATERSHED: Waller Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 907 East 13th Street ZONING CHANGE: SF-3-NP to SF-3-H-NP (Central East Austin: Subdistrict 1 NPA) COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Should the Commission find that the building’s historical associations and integrity sufficiently meet the criteria for landmark designation, recommend historic zoning for the front part of the lot, containing the original portions of the house only (including only the front two rooms and side lean-to structure retaining original siding and fenestration), to allow for the removal of non-original additions and for new construction behind the existing building (see Figure 1 below). Otherwise, encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, relocation, or deconstruction and salvage over demolition, but approve the demolition permit application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: architecture and historical associations HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: December 3, 2025 – postpone the public hearing to January 7, 2026 (10-0). January 7, 2026 – Initiate historic zoning (11-0). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Del Valle Community Coalition, East Austin Conservancy, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Organization of Central East Austin Neighborhoods, Overton Family Committee, Preservation Austin, Residents of E 12th St, Swede Hill Neighborhood Association, Waterloo Greenway DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The 2016 East Austin survey lists the property as eligible for local landmark listing, individual listing on the National Register of Historic Places, contributing to a potential local historic district (Swedish Hill and Extension Historic District), and contributing to a potential National Register district (Extension to 1986 Swedish Hill National Register Historic District). 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 …
Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Sturgill, Hunter Friday, January 23, 2026 10:49 AM Historic Preservation Office FW: Next meeting of Historic Landmark Commission IMG_2499.jpg Hunter Sturgill (she/her) Planner II Historic Preservation Office Austin Planning 512-974-3393 hunter.sturgill@austintexas.gov Please Note: Correspondence and information submitted to the City of Austin are subject to the Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552) and may be published online. Por Favor Tome En Cuenta: La correspondencia y la información enviada a la Ciudad de Austin está sujeta a la Ley de Información Pública de Texas (Capítulo 552) y puede ser publicada en línea. From: Contreras, Kalan <Kalan.Contreras@austintexas.gov> Sent: Friday, January 23, 2026 9:12 AM To: Sturgill, Hunter <hunter.sturgill@austintexas.gov> Subject: FW: Next meeting of Historic Landmark Commission Please add to backup. Thank you! From: River Roaring Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:46 PM To: Contreras, Kalan <Kalan.Contreras@austintexas.gov> Cc: Historic Preservation Office <Preservation@austintexas.gov>; Subject: RE: Next meeting of Historic Landmark Commission External Email - Exercise Caution Kalan, I appreciate your willingness to receive information by email! Attached please find: the first page of my contract of sale of 907 East 13th Street to Eureka. This shows that the other company name is simply a holding company, as this contract is the one we closed on and the property has not been sold to anyone else since. a rendering by Jamie Chioco's architecture firm for 907 East 13th. This rendering shows that we had planned to build a LOT of new construction behind the current front two rooms, the historically significant 1 part, without the public even being able to see the construction behind the historic front. The whole back portion would be hidden from sight from the front! These plans were approved by the city, and we had our construction permits, and were about to break ground when I changed my mind. .... So this plan to add new construction behind the historic part was approved already. .... It can be done easily! I'm copying my neighbor Polina on this email to keep her in the loop. I have many stories to share about the block, and it's history that I learned from Deloria Grant who lived across the street from me for 70 years. Would you like me to share my stories here by email, or share them in person at the meeting February? Would they be helpful to you before the hearing? I …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness February 4, 2026 HR-2025-158169 Confederate Woman’s Home 3710 Cedar Street 5 – 1 Proposal Construct two courtyard additions at a City of Austin landmark. Project Specifications 1) At the interior courtyard, construct a two-story addition behind the main structure of the Confederate Women’s Home. 2) Construct a rear addition at the rear, Home Lane facing service structure. 3) Replace windows as required due to failure or deterioration. Design Standards The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects at historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards General repairs are proposed at the original buildings, with some exploration at areas where original material may have been lost or covered. 5. Windows, doors, and screens Windows are not original and are proposed to be replaced with fixtures that are intended to perform better for the proposed apartment use. Residential additions 1. Location This application calls for three additions, two attached to the main residence structure facing Cedar Street and one attached to the former service building facing Home Lane. All of these are to be located at the rear of their respective buildings, toward the center courtyard area, though without entirely filling in that area. While the site is very narrow, and these additions will be visible from the street opposite from the side the original buildings front, the selected locations are as minimally invasive as can be achieved. 2. Scale, massing, and height All additions are two stories in height (though the second floor is minimal at the addition attached to the former service structure) but are kept at or below the full height of the historic structures. Though they do add a large area to the building footprint, their scale and massing defers to the original building size well. The overall building shape is largely maintained due to this massing and the location at which they are proposed. 3. Design and style The original structures at the site appear to have been made using decorative, though not high end, materials at the front porch, with utilitarian materials at the side and rear. The proposed fenestration patterns, cladding materials, and overall form of the additions complement this design well and will neither appear too ornamental nor too …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts February 4, 2026 PR-2025-103903 Old West Austin National Register Historic District 1513 Murray Lane 7 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1927 contributing building. No new construction is proposed for the vacant lot; it will function as open space per applicant. ARCHITECTURE Two-story stucco building with irregular roofline and fenestration. Its covered porch still displays Craftsman detailing, though the building has been altered. RESEARCH The house at 1513 Murray Lane, originally addressed as 1313 Murray Lane, was constructed around 1927. Though it was home to several prominent Austin businesspeople, including Edgar Perry, Jr. and Marjorie Wendlandt, most of its owners resided in the home for only a short time. Its longest-term owner-occupant, Mrs. Emilie Ebeling, was the daughter of New Braunfels mayor Adolph Giesecke. She moved to Austin after the death of her husband, Marble Falls banker and farmer Otto Ebeling. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Old West Austin National Register Historic District. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate to low integrity. Significant alterations were constructed between 2008 and 2012. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a Craftsman bungalow but has been too altered to convey significance. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, but approve the demolition permit application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. LOCATION MAP 7 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 7 – 3 7 – 4 7 – 5 7 – 6 Occupancy History City Directory Research, September 2025 Demolition permit application, 2025 1959 1952 1944 1941 1939 1935 1932 1929 1927 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Permits in National Register Historic Districts February 4, 2026 HR-2025-145729 Zilker Park National Register Historic District 2100 Barton Springs Road 8 – 1 Proposal Construct a new bridge in place of the existing contributing bridge. Reconstruct trails. Restore stream bank. Project Specifications The proposed new bridge will replace the existing 1925/1946 Barton Creek bridge at Barton Springs Road and Azie Morton Road. Extreme deterioration and deferred maintenance necessitate bridge removal, with structural elements’ degradation beyond repair and safety concerns, including flood control and pedestrian safety issues, driving Council approval in 2023. The selected design appears to be the most compatible of three options. Proposed materials will match the existing bridge’s concrete and asphalt construction. The proposed bridge utilizes a set of arched piers, reflective of the existing bridge’s design, oriented transverse to the superstructure of the bridge. This orientation provides a maximum amount of visibility through the bridge. The abutment at the park side has been pushed back to create open space accommodating the park train and pedestrian path. The handrail on the park side of the bridge utilizes a robust steel design with heavy concrete pilasters that pay homage to the existing bridge and divert debris during flood events. The bridge has been widened to accommodate two lanes of traffic, planters, and seating with shade devices on either side. Streetscape elements have been selected to blend with the bridge’s surroundings and will be minimally visible above the handrail. Proposed lighting is simple in design. The proposed stream bank and pedestrian pathways are supported by ashlar masonry and stone veneer retaining 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 in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Sites and streetscapes 1. Vegetation, topography, and landscaping 1.1 Do not grade, fill, or excavate unless it is to solve a drainage or flooding problem. 1.2 Retain permanent landscape features that define the character of the property and the district. Protect them when constructing new buildings or additions. The proposed project slightly changes the topography surrounding the bridge to alleviate flooding and allow for pedestrian use of the surrounding bank. No additional character-defining landscape features appear to be affected at this phase of the project. Changes to character-defining landscape features will require additional HLC review. …
Barton Springs Road Bridge Preliminary Design - Bridge Architecture Design Report 12 August 2025 Contents This PDF is an interactive document. Click on each number to navigate to the corresponding section. The menu icon on the bottom left returns you to this Table of Contents Introduction Design Concept Cut Sheets About the Bridge Site Context About Austin Project Needs & Goals Overall Bridge Concept Details Lighting Concept Lighting Equipment Surface Material Wall Finish INTRODUCTION 01 Prepared for Ramsey CountyBarton Springs RoadBarton SpringsRoad BridgeZilker ParkColorado RiverBarton CreekBartonSpringsPoolDowntownAustin 01 / Introduction Barton Springs Bridge Background Built in 1925, the Barton Springs Road Bridge provides access over Barton Creek along Barton Creek Road at the entrance to Zilker Park. The bridge was widened to its current form in 1946, which includes two traffic lanes in each direction. The bridge also features narrow sidewalks along each side, guard rails and a sidewalk underneath. While the existing bridge is structurally in fair condition, many of its features are functionally obsolete and it requires replacement to ensure safety and longevity. Given that the existing bridge present mobility challenges for vehicles, bikes and pedestrians, this project will provide needed mobility enhancements for all users. Intersection improvements to nearby Barton Springs Road and Azie Morton Drive are necessary as part of this project. In November 2020, Austin voters approved $102 million for major infrastructure projects, with the possibility of allocating a portion of that funding to address the Barton Springs Road Bridge. In December 2023, Austin City Council officially recommended replacing the bridge and advanced the project to the design phase. The City of Austin received a $32 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation in November 2024 to help fund construction of the new bridge. 4 AECOMPrepared for The City of Austin Longitudinal Beam - Exposed Rebar Spandrel Column - Spalling 01 / Introduction Condition Assessment • Deck (with integral longitudinal joint), floor beams, and spandrel columns exhibited the most degradation. • All structural components exhibited some degradation. • Rehabilitation for increased service life would need to remove deck, floor beams, and spandrel columns, stripping structure to arch ribs as a starting point. • These results remove Rehabilitation Option 1 as feasible alternative since that option was the “low-impact”, “preserve-structure” option. • Based on the above, we are now focused on Rehabilitation Option 2 and on potential bridge replacement options. 5 Longitudinal Beam - Exposed Rebar …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts February 4, 2026 HR-2026-004703 Old West Austin Historic District 702 Winflo Drive 9 – 1 Proposal Construct a new residence at a property with a previously approved demolition. Research The house was owned and occupied by members of the Hamby family, who were related to the owners of the Hoffbrau, and worked as managers and bartenders in the 1950s. The first of this family to occupy the property were Robert & Mary Hamby, with Tom Hamby listed as owner by the 1960s. By the 1970s, Robert and Tom were listed as owners of the Hoffbrau in local papers. 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 Setback is in keeping with neighboring contributing properties. 2. Orientation New construction is oriented towards the street, like other contributing structures in the district. 3. Scale, massing, and height Proposed design reads as a single-family house, similar to the majority of the district. However, the inclusion of a second story raises the overall height to around 28 feet. While there are other examples of contributing properties that are two stories, they are uncommon. The overall width of the house is in keeping with neighboring properties. 4. Proportions This portion of the historic district features uneven elevation and some of the most disparate house forms. To that end, the proportions of this proposed design do fit within this context, even if it would appear slightly out of place in other parts of the district. 5. Design and style Proposed design is distinct from any historic form in the district. The modern design does not create a false sense of historicism, nor does it borrow from any historic styles that appear out of place. Though the design reads as different from neighboring contributing properties, it does not overwhelm the streetscape and meets Standard 5.3. 6. Roofs A flat roof is proposed, which is distinct from its direct neighbors. However, there are contributing properties to the district that make use of flat roofs, making this proposal not entriely out of place. 7. Exterior walls Proposed exterior walls are to be clad in brick and stucco. Both of these materials …
702 Winflo Dr Preliminary Design December 2025 West facing view from Winflo Dr. 21' - 5" " 0 - ' 7 POOL YARD 3 /A2.1 56' - 11" " 0 - ' 0 1 PUE EASEMENT / SETBACK " 0 - ' 0 1 K C A B T E S " 1 1 - ' 2 2 6' - 1" SETBACK 1 . 2 A / 1 5' - 0" SETBACK " 8 - ' 4 4 2 / 1 . 2 A " 6 - ' 6 " 7 - ' 8 1 YARD " 0 - ' 5 2 K C A B T E S T N O R F 10' - 3" FRONT STEP DRIVE WAY STRIPS PERVIOUS PAVER LANDSCAPE PATH PRELIMINARY NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION This drawing is not to be used for regulatory approval, permitting, or construction purposes. 00/00/0000 FIELD INSPECTION REQUIRED Prior to performing any bidding, new construction, and/or repairs, general contractor shall visit the site, inspect all existing conditions, and report any discrepancies to the architect. R D O L F N W 2 0 7 I 3 0 7 8 7 X T , I N T S U A DATE ISSUED FOR 00/00/0000 REVIEW Site Plan 1 SITE PLAN 3/16" = 1'-0" A2.0 1 / WINFLO DR SITE PLAN A0.3 TRUE NORTH PLAN NORTH PL 1 A3.0 PL LIGHT COLORED STUCCO FINISH ROOF 123' - 10" 6' - 1" SETBACK VINES IN PLANTERS BEHIND PARAPET 33' - 6" 20' - 4" 3' - 2" BRICK OR STUCCO FINISH GARAGE DOOR 5' - 0" " 0 1 - ' 8 2 " 4 - ' 5 2 " 3 - ' 2 1 " 7 - ' 1 1 " 6 - ' 1 SECOND FLOOR 111' - 7" FIRST FLOOR = 523.0' 100' - 0" AVERAGE GRADE = 521.5' 98' - 6" 1 FRONT ELEVATION 1/4" = 1'-0" Front Elevation PRELIMINARY NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION This drawing is not to be used for regulatory approval, permitting, or construction purposes. 00/00/0000 FIELD INSPECTION REQUIRED Prior to performing any bidding, new construction, and/or repairs, general contractor shall visit the site, inspect all existing conditions, and report any discrepancies to the architect. R D O L F N W 2 0 7 I 3 0 7 8 7 X T , I N T S U A DATE ISSUED FOR 00/00/0000 REVIEW EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts February 4, 2026 HR-2026-005116; PR-2026-005660 Old West Austin Historic District 3102 Glenview Avenue 10 – 1 Proposal Construct a side addition at a contributing property. Project Specifications 1) Replace windows and front door at original house, repair exterior as needed. 2) Construct an addition at the side of the house, towards the rear. Addition is proposed to be two-stories and will serve as a second housing unit. Architecture A two-story residence constructed in the Colonial Revival style, the house at 3102 Glenview Avenue features a front porch that extends the width of the entire front elevation, with a sloping pitched roof above supported by four columns. There are two large dormers above, which feature paired windows that match the locations and sizes of windows on the first floor. A box chimney is present at one side, but otherwise the building is largely symmetrical. Research After its construction around 1938, the house was occupied by several short term owners and renters. Some had connections to the University of Texas, but others were professionals in state agencies or medical practitioners. Even with the high turnover of occupants, the building appears to have been continuously occupied, except for a brief period during World War II when it was vacant. 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 With the exception of widnows and doors described below, the exterior walls of the original house will be retained. 5. Windows, doors, and screens Windows on the original house are all proposed to be replaced. It is understood that these existing units are not original and have been replaced at some point in the past. Proposed units at the front elevation appear to generally match those existing and are not inappropriate for the district. The existing French door system at the main entry is not original and is to be replaced with a single door along with two floor-to-ceiling side lites. Though the side lites are large, they are also not out of place given the overall size of the porch and front elevation. A skylight is also proposed at the second floor roof of the front …
INDEX OF DRAWINGS: A1: SITE PLAN, 'VISIT-ABLITY' PLAN, SITE AREA CALCULATIONS, GENERAL NOTES A2. FIRST FLOOR FLOOR PLAN, DOOR & WINDOW SCHEDULES A3: SECOND FLOOR PLAN & ROOF PLAN A4: EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS A5: EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS A6: BUILDING SECTIONS A7: INTERIOR ELEVATIONS A8: INTERIOR ELEVATIONS A9: CONSTRUCTION DETAILS MEP: FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING & MECH. PLANS S101- S121: STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING DRAWINGS 3102 GLENVIEW AVE. SQUARE FOOT CALCS. LOT AREA: 9,765 S.F. EXISTING REMODELED FIRST FLOOR CONDITIONED AREA: 1,224 S.F. EXISTING REMODELED SECOND FLOOR CONDITIONED AREA: 916 S.F. EXISTING COVERED FRONT PORCH: 216 S.F PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR CONDITIONED ADDITION AREA: 677 S.F. PROPOSED SECOND FLOOR CONDITIONED ADDITION AREA: 764 S.F. PROPOSED COVERED BACK PORCH AREA: 262 S.F. PROPOSED COVERED ENRTIES: 26 S.F. EXISTING BRICK DRIVEWAY: 384 S.F. EXISTING CONCRETE POOL PAD & COPING: 272 S.F. EXISTING FRONT STONE PAVERS & STEP: 132 S.F. EXISTING REAR MASONRY WALL: 36 S.F. EXISTING POOL EQUIPMENT: 18 S.F. RELOCATED HVAC PADS: 18 S.F. NEW UNCOVERED CONCRETE STEPS: 57 S.F. NEW HVAC PAD: 9 S.F. 36'-0" FULL CRITICAL ROOT ZONE 18'-0" HALF CRITICAL ROOT ZONE 9'-0" QUARTER CRITICAL ROOT ZONE 36" ELM TREE & CRITICAL ROOT ZONES 20'-10" ALL REQUIRED DIGGING IN 1/2 CRZ TO BE DONE WITH HAND TOOLS. There is no cut or fill 4” or greater within the ½ CRZ of protected trees and there is no impact allowed in the ¼ CRZ. Prior to construction, protective fencing is required around all protected trees within the LOC. Fencing is required to be chain-link mesh at a minimum height of five feet. Fencing should be installed to protect the entire critical root zone area or as much of the CRZ as is practical. When the protective fencing cannot incorporate the entire ½ critical root zone, an 8” layer of mulch within the entire available root zone area is required for all trees which have any disturbance indicated within any portion of the critical root zone. 8" LAYER OF MULCH F O O R W E N F O E N L I E V O B A G N A H R E V O I N A M E R O T T U C - B R U C EXISTING BRICK PAVERS TO REMAIN PROPOSED ACCESS ROUTE FOR CONSTRUCTION PROPOSED TEMPORARY LOCATION OF DUMPSTER PROPOSED TEMPORARY LOCATION OF PORTABLE TOILET E T E R C N O C G N T S X …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits February 4, 2026 PR-2026-004010 1603 Canterbury Street 11 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1909 building. Architecture This house has an L-shaped layout with a front porch extending across the larger ell facing Canterbury Street. There are numerous elements of the original Folk Victorian design that remain intact, including the wood porch supports, the shingle pattern at the front facing gable, and the board and batten siding. The house is elevated on piers and features a moderately pitched roof. Research From its construction around 1909 until 1922, the property was occupied by a series of renters, the most tenured of which were Wade & Marie Stubbs. Wade Stubbs worked as a driver in various roles before being listed as a solicitor. From 1924 through at least 1959, the Dyer family owned the property. Willard Dyer, later with his wife Bernice and their two children, lived at the address while he was employed at the Austin American-Statesman as a typesetter and later a machinist. Department Comments This application will time out on April 20th, 2026. Property Evaluation The 2016 East Austin historic resource survey lists the property as a contributing resource to a potential national or 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 for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a well preserved, intact example of Folk Victorian architecture. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. Staff Recommendation Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, relocation, or deconstruction and salvage over demolition, but approve the demolition permit application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Location Map 11 – 2 Property Information Photos …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation Number: [20260204-ITEM]: SUPPORTING RALLY AUSTIN’S “KEEP AUSTIN OURS” 2026 BOND PROPOSAL AND ITS ALIGNMENT WITH CITY PRESERVATION PRIORITIES Date of Approval: TBD Proposed: 2/4/2026 Recommendation: WHEREAS, Austin’s historic places, cultural corridors, legacy businesses, and iconic community-serving spaces are central to the city’s identity, contributing significantly to cultural vibrancy, neighborhood character, local economic activity, and cohesive community values; and WHEREAS, the rapid loss of affordable commercial, cultural, and creative space, particularly for legacy businesses, historic-area enterprises, and culturally significant venues, heightens the risk of displacement and erosion of Austin’s historic fabric; and WHEREAS, Rally Austin, the City’s first multi-purpose local government corporation, was created by City Council in 2020 to advance equitable, community-driven development, and has delivered real estate strategies that preserve cultural and historic identity while expanding public benefit, including stewardship of Austin Cultural Trust projects and mixed-use preservation- oriented redevelopment; and WHEREAS, the Keep Austin Ours 2026 Bond Proposal presented by Rally Austin during our October 1, 2025 meeting, outlines comprehensive efforts, partnerships and tools, such as property acquisition, lease stabilization, capital improvements, commercial trust programming, and expanded investment in the Austin Cultural Trust, to secure spaces that reflect Austin’s history, identity, and community representation; and WHEREAS, the Austin Cultural Trust has demonstrated the effectiveness of targeted investment to preserve at-risk cultural and historic spaces, with Rally Austin structuring $19.15 million toward eight projects, delivering 64,570 square feet of preserved, affordable creative and cultural space that produces significant public benefit and impact projections; and WHEREAS, a complementary Legacy Business Preservation & Commercial Trust framework, as proposed within Keep Austin Ours, offers new tools to stabilize long-standing and culturally meaningful businesses by addressing affordability, lease insecurity, and displacement pressures in historic and cultural corridors; and WHEREAS, City Council, through Resolution 20240926-069, directed the City Manager to work with Rally Austin and key preservation stakeholders to develop a framework for stewardship of the Historic Preservation Acquisition Fund, and City staff confirmed in December 2025 that Rally Austin is recommended to serve as steward of that fund and is already implementing a planning and governance structure to align acquisitions with equity-based preservation goals, community engagement, and historic-resource criteria; and WHEREAS, alignment between the Keep Austin Ours proposal, the HPAF framework, and the Equity-Based Preservation Plan strengthens the City’s ability to protect historically significant structures, cultural anchors, and place-based heritage, especially in communities facing displacement or …
KEEP AUSTIN OURS! 2026 City of Austin Bond Proposal THINK BIG & COLLABORATIVE Rally Austin is the first multi-purpose local government corporation, requested by the community and created by the Austin City Council in October 2020 ▪ Community driven, Equity focused ▪ Designed to be agile, mission-driven, collaborative and flexible ▪ Bring new financial tools and resources to the table and generate consistent revenues ▪ Professional approach to community investment and project delivery 2 MISSION Facilitating equitable development for economic growth while preserving Austin's unique culture. VISION A culturally resilient and economically integrated Austin where diverse communities thrive without risk of displacement. Leading investments in our community, as a community Rally will focus its efforts to unite and drive progress across three critical areas of development in Central Texas: ARTS, MUSIC & CULTURE COMPLETE COMMUNITIES CATALYTIC DEVELOPMENT 3 OUR COMMUNITY AT WORK Board of Directors Collaboration of community leaders and nominating bodies who represent local organizations and asset holders. WHO WE ARE 4 ACTIVE COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS Real estate projects valued at approximately $160M, securing an estimated 293,000 square feet of affordable space: ▪ 180,000 SF Affordable housing ▪ 86,000 SF Cultural spaces ▪ 14,000 SF Commercial spaces ▪ 13,000 SF Outdoor and shared spaces Collective economic impact projected between $320 to $400M, also providing community benefits: ▪ Job creation and tax revenues ▪ Property value increases ▪ Tourism and cultural preservation ▪ Soul and vitality OUR RALLY FOR COMPLETE COMMUNITIES OUR RALLY FOR ARTS, MUSIC & CULTURE OUR RALLY FOR CATALYTIC DEVELOPMENT Mixed-use development Seven real estate Rally moves large-scale, for Blocks 16 & 18 on development projects multi-million-dollar East 11th Street in the valued at $37.5M with an development and African American estimated $75M-$94M infrastructure projects Cultural Heritage District, return on investment. and serves as a flexible building thriving small This area of focus has bridge between public, businesses, cultural led to the successful private, and community anchors and affordable negotiation of a new 20- interests to unlock housing. With a current year lease for historic diverse funding sources project value estimated music venue The Hole in and deliver value and at $128M, and an the Wall and several benefits for all partners. estimated impact of other arts and culture $256-320M. venues. 5 RALLY AUSTIN PROPOSED 2026 COMMUNITY INVESTMENT BOND ▪ Overview of Process ▪ Problem Statement ▪ Proposed Solutions ▪ Rally’s Approach ▪ Invest in Our Identity: Keep …
Kalan Contreras Historic Preservation Office City of Austin January 20, 2026 Subject: Request to consider ordinance cleanup and initiation of historic zoning for Mayer- Howse House, 810 W. 10th St Dear Ms. Contreras: We would like to include the Mayer-Howse House, located at 810 W. 10th Street, on the Historic Landmark Commission’s February agenda for consideration of initiation of historic zoning. The owner, who has cared for the property for a quarter-century after purchasing it from the Howse family, fully supports this request. Case history: the building was identified as a research priority in the 1984 historic resources survey completed by HHM, Inc. Three years later, it appeared at HLC for local designation consideration; however, the paper copies of records—including ordinance—of this ca. 1988-89 designation have been lost. As in 1987, the building’s historical associations and architecture fulfill the criteria for local landmark designation (see attached landmark file). Thus, the Commission requests that staff perform due diligence in correcting this administrative error and ensuring compliance with the City’s existing zoning map by reinitiation of historic landmark zoning for this property. Thank you for your consideration and feel free to reach out regarding any questions or concerns. Thank you, Roxanne Evans, Vice Chair, District 2 BC-Roxanne.Evans@AustinTexas.gov Ben Heimsath, Chair, District 8 BC-Ben.Heimsath@AustinTexas.gov
