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Versión en español a continuación. Historic Landmark Commisison October 26, 2020 Historic Landmark Commission to be held October 26, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (October 25th by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the October 26, 2020 meeting, residents must:  Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1264 or preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address.  Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting.  Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak.  Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak.  Handouts or other information may be emailed to preservation@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting.  Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live  Reunión del Historic Landmark Commisison FECHA de la reunion 26 octubre, 2020 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (25 Octobre antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben:  Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 974-1264 or preservation@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico.  Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo electrónico o una llamada telefónica con el número de teléfono para llamar el día de la reunión programada.  Los oradores deben llamar al menos 15 minutos antes del inicio de la reunión para poder hablar, no se aceptarán personas que llamen tarde y no podrán hablar.  Los oradores se colocarán en una fila hasta que llegue el momento de hablar.  Los folletos u otra información pueden enviarse por correo electrónico preservation@austintexas.gov an tes del mediodía del día anterior a la reunión programada. Esta información se proporcionará a los miembros de la Junta y la Comisión antes de la reunión.  Los residentes pueden ver la reunión aquí: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live  HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Monday, October 26, 2020 – 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting NOTE: This meeting will be conducted remotely via teleconference. Please see the attached notes for how to participate. COMMISSION MEMBERS: ___x___ Terri Myers, Chair ____x__ Ben Heimsath, Vice Chair ____x__ Witt Featherston ____x__ Mathew Jacob ___x___ Kevin Koch ____x__ Kelly Little ___x___ Trey McWhorter ______ Alex Papavasiliou ____x__ Blake Tollett ___x___ Beth Valenzuela ____x__ Caroline Wright AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. September 26, 2020 – Offered for consent approval MOTION: Approve item 1.A on the consent agenda by Heimsath, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent). 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION No presentations 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC ZONING, DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC DISTRICT ZONING, AND REQUESTS TO CONSIDER THE INITIATION OF A HISTORIC ZONING CASE 1. HDP-2020-0293 – 2816 San Pedro Street – Postponement requested by applicant Applicant: Cater Joseph City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider recommending historic zoning based on the building’s architecture and association with the Wyse family. Otherwise, encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, then release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, consisting of photographs of all elevations, a dimensioned sketch plan, and a narrative history, for archiving at the Austin History Center. MOTION: Postpone to November 16, 2020 at applicant’s request by Myers, McWhorter seconds. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent). 2. C14H-2020-0087 – Baker School, 3908 Avenue B – Discussion Proposal: Owner’s request for historic zoning. Applicant: Richard Weiss City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Recommend historic zoning. Speakers in favor: Richard Weiss Hanna Stark MOTION: Approve staff’s recommendation by Little, Jacob seconds. No vote. MOTION: Postpone to November 16, 2020 by Featherston, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 8-2 (Jacob and Myers opposed, Papavasiliou absent). 3. C14H-2020-0097 – 1204 W. Mary Street, 1709 and 1803 Evergreen Avenue– Offered for consent approval Applicant: Nikelle Meade City Staff: Kate Clark, Housing and Planning Department, 974-1237 Staff Recommendation: To recommend rezoning Tract 1 from CS and SF-3 to CS-MU and Tract 2 from MF-3-H to GO-MU-H. Applicant has informed staff that they are okay with staff’s recommendation, there has been no opposition to this rezoning request. MOTION: Approve item A.3 on the consent agenda by Heimsath, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent). B. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS 1. HR-2020-125268 – Discussion 602 Highland Avenue (Smoot/Terrace Park Historic District) Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a second-story rear addition and side carport. Applicant: Clarisa House City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Recommendation: Lower the ridgeline of the proposed addition, pull back the roof deck, and pull back the carport.  Staff Recommendation: Approve the addition but request that the applicant return to the Architectural Review Committee for the carport to determine if it can be set further back from the front of the house to better conform to the historic district design standards. Speakers in favor: Becky Jeanes Eleni Martinez Speakers opposed: Miguel Rivera Maureen Metteauer Sheila Lyon Shad Reynolds MOTION: Approve as proposed by Koch, Featherston seconds. Vote: 7-3 (Myers, Heimsath, and Tollett opposed, Papavasiliou absent). 2. C14H-1982-0004 – Postponement request by staff to accommodate applicant’s discussions on replacement windows. Miller-Searight House, 5400 Freidrich Lane Council District 2 Proposal: Replace all windows with solid vinyl windows. Applicant: Vince Hauser, architect City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Recommendation: Not reviewed. Staff Recommendation: Grant the postponement request to November 16, 2020. MOTION: Postpone to November 16, 2020 by Myers, McWhorter seconds. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent). 3. HR-2020-135226 – Discussion 611 Oakland Ave (Smoot/Terrace Park Historic District) Council District 9 Proposal: Construct an addition to the rear of the house. Applicant: Craig Hoverman City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Committee Recommendation: Replace window on original house with salvaged window from demolition area. Adjust the placement of the addition’s windows to match the height of existing windows and/or align with dormers to create rhythmic pattern. Staff Recommendation: Recommend that the applicant restore, rather than replace, historic wood windows on the original house where advanced deterioration does not inhibit repair, then approve the application. Speakers in favor: Craig Hoverman, architect Speakers in opposition: Jonathan Buck MOTION: Approve as proposed by Koch, Valenzuela. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent). 4. HR-2020-135226 – Postponement request by applicant Jackson-Novy-Kelly-Hoey House, 2406 Harris Boulevard Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a swimming pool and terrace in the front yard. Applicant: Tina Contros City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Recommendation: Consider another location for the proposed pool and terrace. Staff Recommendation: Grant the postponement request to November 16, 2020. MOTION: Postpone to November 16, 2020 at applicant’s request by Myers, McWhorter seconds. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent). C. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR A PERMIT WITHIN A NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1. HR-2020-123266 – Postponement request by applicant 3207 Glenview Avenue (Old West Austin National Register District) Council District 10 Proposal: Construct an addition. Applicant: Lindsay Shillington City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the postponement request to November 16, 2020. MOTION: Postpone to November 16, 2020 by Myers, McWhorter seconds. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent). 2. HR-2020-144001 – Offered for consent approval 1602 Wilshire Boulevard (Wilshire Wood National Register District) Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a new residence and pool Applicant: Todd Bennett City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans for new construction. MOTION: Approve item C.2 on the consent agenda by Heimsath, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent).  4. HR-2020-145433 – Discussion 3. HR-2020-144852 – Discussion 1700 W. 32nd Street (Old West Austin National Register District) Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a non-contributing building; construct a single-family residence Applicant: Alejandro Ferdman, Naamah Inc. City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package; comment on and release the plans for new construction. Speakers in favor: Murray Legge, architect MOTION: Approve staff’s recommendation by Koch, Jacob seconds. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent). 1609 W. 12th Street (Clarksville National Register District) Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a 2-story addition onto rear of 1-story residence; replace siding Applicant: Trey and Elizabeth Hailey City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans for new construction, encouraging the applicant to repair or replace in-kind all façade elements instead of the proposed incompatible alterations. Speakers: Trey Hailey, architect MOTION: Postpone to the November 16, 2020 meeting and encourage the applicants to attend the Architectural Review Committee by Koch, Little seconds. No vote. MOTION: Refer the case to the November 2, 2020 Architectural Review Committee meeting and authorize staff to administratively approve the plans by Koch, Little seconds. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent). 5. HR-2020-145916 – Offered for consent approval 1801 Mohle Drive (Old West Austin National Register District) Council District 10 Proposal: Construct a single-family residence Applicant: Elizabeth Baird City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans. MOTION: Approve item C.5 on the consent agenda by Heimsath, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent). 6. HR-2020-146817 – Discussion 1703 Woodlawn Boulevard (Old West Austin National Register District) Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a non-contributing building; construct a single-family residence in its place. Applicant: Tim Cuppett City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use of the existing house, or initiate historic zoning if the commission believes the house meets the criteria for historic zoning under architecture and historical associations; if the Commission votes to release the demolition permit, then complete a City of Austin Documentation Package, comment on and release the plans for new construction. Speakers: Tim Cuppett, architect MOTION: Postpone to November 16, 2020 by Heimsath, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent). 7. HR-2020-154723 – Offered for consent approval 1703 W. 32nd Street (Old West Austin National Register District) Council District 10 Proposal: Modify the roofline, replace siding, add a metal roof, and replace garage door. Applicant: Frank Jones City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, consisting of photographs of all elevations, a dimensioned sketch plan, and a narrative history, for archiving at the Austin History Center. MOTION: Approve item C.7 on the consent agenda by Heimsath, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent). D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OR RELOCATION 1. HDP-2020-0274 – Discussion 815 Rutherford Place and 1204 Alta Vista Avenue Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1930 house and a ca. 1948 house. Applicant: Hoon Kim City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Speakers in favor: Hoon Kim, owner Younghee Kim Speakers in opposition: Paula Kothmann MOTION: Approve staff’s recommendation upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package for all three resources (2 houses and garage) by Little, Featherston. Vote: 9-1 (Myers opposed, Papavasiliou absent). 4714 Rowena Street Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1932 house. Applicant: Josh Wilson, property owner City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Initiate historic zoning if the Commission believes that the house meets the criteria for designation for architectural and historical significance. If the Commission votes to release the permit, complete a City of Austin Documentation Package. Speakers: Josh Wilson, owner MOTION: Postpone to November 16, 2020 by Heimsath, Koch seconds. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent). 2. HDP-2020-0340 – Discussion 3. GF-2020-119343 – Discussion 1113 W. 22nd Half Street Council District 9 Proposal: Partially demolish a building, construct a 2nd floor addition; modify the entrance. Applicant: Roy Jensen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: See staff report. Speakers: Mike McHone Scott Miller  MOTION: Release the partial demo permit upon completion of a City of Austin documentation package by Featherston. No second. Motion fails. MOTION: Postpone to November 16, 2020 by Heimsath, Featherston seconds. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent). 4. HDP-2020-0353 – Discussion 2505 Park View Drive Council District 7 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1954 house. Applicant: Heidi Goebel City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Strongly encourage the applicant to retain the existing house to the greatest extent possible as it retains an important identity as a test house in the Air-Conditioned Village. Updated recommendation: Postpone to allow time to develop plans that will incorporate the houses in order to do justice to the Air-conditioned village. Speakers in favor: John Allison Tim Packard Azim Hajjar Dominique Levesque Speaker in opposition: Kevin Smith MOTION: Postpone items D.4 and D.5 to the November 16th HLC meeting and ask applicant follow staff’s revised recommendation to allow incorporation of the houses into their redesign by Valenzuela, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 9-1 (Jacob opposed, Papavasiliou absent). 5. HDP-2020-0352 – Discussion 2507 Park View Drive Council District 7 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1954 house. Applicant: Heidi Goebel City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Strongly encourage the applicant to consider retention of the house as it is a very intact example of a test house in Austin’s Air- Conditioned Village. Updated recommendation: Postpone to allow time to develop plans that will incorporate the houses in order to do justice to the Air- conditioned village. Speakers in favor: John Allison Tim Packard Azim Hajjar Dominique Levesque Speaker in opposition: Kevin Smith MOTION: Postpone items D.4 and D.5 to the November 16th HLC meeting and ask applicant follow staff’s revised recommendation to allow incorporation of the houses into their redesign by Valenzuela, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 9-1 (Jacob opposed, Papavasiliou absent). 6. GF-2020-140147– Discussion 1806 Travis Heights Boulevard Council District 10 Proposal: Construct an addition to a ca. 1930 house. Applicant: Norman Taliaferro City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage the applicant to reconsider façade modifications in favor of those that do not compromise character-defining features, then release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Speakers in favor: Norman Taliaferro Katherine Stenson Ben May Speakers in opposition: Paula Kothmann MOTION: Postpone to November 16, 2020 and recommend the applicant attends the Architectural Review Committee by Myers, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent). 7. GF-2020-140200 – Discussion 4509 Balcones Drive Council District 10 Proposal: Construct a side addition Applicant: Carla and David Tremblay City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Refer the applicant to the Architectural Review Committee, and consider initiation of historic zoning based on the house’s architecture and association with David C. Graeber. Should the Commission choose instead to release the permit, suggest that the addition be refined to reduce visibility, then require completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Speakers in favor: Nick Deaver Carla Tremblay MOTION: Initiate historic zoning and recommend applicants attend the Architectural Review Committee by Heimsath, Valenzuela. Vote: 9-1 (Jacob opposed, Papavasiliou absent). 8. GF-2020-146072 – Discussion 1601 Willow Street Council District 3 Proposal: Construct an addition Applicant: Josh Mackley City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Recommend that the second-floor gable be reduced in scale or moved towards the rear of the house to minimize visual impact at the Willow and Comal Street elevations, and that decorative details and/or building volumes be subtly altered to enhance differentiation between new and existing building fabric, then release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, consisting of photographs of all elevations, a dimensioned sketch plan, and a narrative history, for archiving at the Austin History Center. Speakers in favor: Josh Mackley Mary Senders MOTION: Approve staff’s recommendation by Koch, McWhorter seconds. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent). 9. HDP-2020-0384 – Applicant requested postponement 906 E 13th Street Council District 1 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1949 house. Applicant: Lisa Vela City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider initiation of historic zoning based upon association with Boston P. Grant, III. Should the Commission choose not to initiate, encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Postpone to November 16, 2020 at applicant’s request by Myers, McWhorter seconds. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent). 10. HDP-2020-0384 – Discussion 910 W. Elizabeth Street Council District 9  Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1937 house. Applicant: Gabe Joseph City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of as City of Austin Documentation Package. No speakers in favor. Speakers in opposition: Pam Giblin Cheryl Chandler MOTION: Postpone to November 16, 2020 to allow time for staff to discuss alternatives to demolition with the applicant by Heimsath, Featherson seconds. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent). 11. HDP-2020-0400 – Staff request for postponement – possible discussion postponement 1400 Drake Avenue Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1937 house. Applicant: Mark Ahern City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to November 16, 2020 to fully evaluate alternatives to demolition, or encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Postpone to November 16, 2020 by Myers, McWhorter seconds. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent). 12. HDP-2020-0402 – Applicant requested postponement 1208 W. 22nd Street Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1935 house. Applicant: Karen Rodewald City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the postponement request to November 16, 2020. MOTION: Postpone to November 16, 2020 at applicant’s request by Myers, McWhorter seconds. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent). 13. HDP-2020-0410 – Staff request for postponement – possible discussion postponement 815 W. 11th Street Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1911 house. Applicant: Kevin Fleming City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to November 16, 2020 to fully evaluate alternatives to demolition of this 109-year old house. MOTION: Postpone to November 16, 2020 by Myers, McWhorter seconds. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent). MOTION: Rescind motion to approve item on consent postponement by Tollett, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent). MOTION: Postpone to November 16, 2020 to give staff time to fully evaluate alternatives to demolition by Tollett, Heimsath. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent). 14. HDP-2020-0412 – Offered for consent approval 1205 Taylor Street Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1933 house. Applicant: Garrett Hill City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Approve item D.14 on the consent agenda by Heimsath, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent). 15. HDP-2020-0414 – Offered for consent approval 2000 Forest Trail Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1941 house. Applicant: Karen Rodewald City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use and consider if the existing original block of the house can be incorporated into the design for any new structure, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Approve item D.15 on the consent agenda by Heimsath, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent). 16. HDP-2020-0417 – Offered for consent approval 1903 E. 8th Street Council District 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1921 house.: Applicant: Mark Hutchinson City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Approve item D.16 on the consent agenda by Heimsath, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent). 17. HDP-2020-0421 – Offered for consent approval 2617 E. 4th Street Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a house that was moved onto this site in 1938 from an unknown location. Applicant: Alexander Pollard City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Approve item D.17 on the consent agenda by Heimsath, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent). 18. HDP-2020-0419 – discussion postponement 1117 Linden Street Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1940 house Applicant: Sharad Mudhol City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Consider postponing until November 16, 2020 to fully evaluate alternatives to demolition; if the Commission releases the permit, condition it on the provision of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Speakers: Sharad Mudhol MOTION: Postpone to November 16, 2020 by Heimsath, Koch seconds. Vote: 5- 5 (Valenzuela, Jacob, McWhorter, Little, Tollett, and Featherston opposed, Papavasiliou absent). Motion fails. MOTION: Postpone to November 16, 2020 to allow time for staff to discuss alternatives to demolition with the applicant by Heimsath, Featherston seconds. Vote: 7-2 (Tollett and McWhorter opposed, Jacob off-dais, Papavasiliou absent). E. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT CASES 1. HDP-2019-0394 – Sebron Sneed House, 1801 Nelms Drive – Offered for consent approval to maintain the case on the agenda No new updates. MOTION: Postpone to November 16,, 2020 by Valenzuela, Tollett seconds. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent). 4. COMMISSION AND STAFF ITEMS A. Discussion and Possible Action on Committee Reports 1. Architectural Review Committee 2. Operations Committee 3. Grants Committee 4. Preservation Plan Committee B. Ratification of proposed 2021 Historic Landmark Commission meeting dates MOTION: Approve the proposed 2021 meeting dates but change the May meeting date to the 24th and the December meeting date to the 13th by Myers, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent). C. Future Agenda Items   MOTION: Adjourn the meeting by Heimsath, Koch seconds. Vote: 10-0 (Papavasiliou absent).  ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. 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