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Versión en español a continuación. Historic Landmark Commission November 16, 2020 Historic Landmark Commission to be held November 16, 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 (November 15th by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the November 16, 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, a telephone number, and 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 Commission FECHA de la reunion 16 Noviembre, 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 (15 Noviembre 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 antes 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, November 16, 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 __X___ Alex Papavasiliou __X___ Blake Tollett __X___ Beth Valenzuela __X___ Caroline Wright AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. October 26, 2020 – Offered for consent approval MOTION: Approve item 1.A on the consent agenda by Heimsath, McWhorter seconds. Vote: 11-0. 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Presentation on the Historic Design Standards by Cara Bertron Speakers in favor: Alyson McGee MOTION: Recommend support of Historic Design Standards to related boards and commissions and City Council, using a resolution to be drafted by staff by Myers Papavasiliou seconds. Vote: 11-0. B. Austin Economic Development Corp briefing by David Colligan: Presentation and discussion for process to nominate a board member of the Austin Economic Development Corporation in January 2021. 1  Speakers in favor: Sylnovia Holt Rabb, Deputy Director of Economic Development Department 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 A.1. HDP-2020-0293 – 2816 San Pedro Street – Discussion 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. No speakers in support. Speakers in opposition: Cater Joseph MOTION: Recommend historic zoning based on the building’s architecture and association with the Wyse family by Koch, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 8-2- 1 (Papavasiliou and Featherston opposed, Jacob off-dais). A.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 on a reduced parcel. Speakers in favor: Richard Weiss Susan Moffat Karen McGraw Betsy Cluvine Linda Anderson MOTION: Recommend historic zoning on the entire parcel by Heimsath, Little. Vote: 9-1-1 (Papavasiliou opposed, Wright abstaining). 2 A.3. GF-2020-140200 – 4509 Balcones Drive – Discussion Proposal: Commission-initiated zoning and application to construct a side addition Applicant: Nick Deaver City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Recommend historic zoning and approve the plans. Speakers in favor: Nick Deaver, architect Carla Tremblay, owner MOTION: Recommend historic zoning and approve the plans by Koch, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 11-0. A.4. C14H-2020-0113 – 1304 Alta Vista Avenue – Discussion Proposal: Applicant-initiated zoning of the Murchison House Applicant: Casey Jordan City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Recommend historic zoning. Speakers in favor: Casey Jordan Paula Kothmann MOTION: Recommend historic zoning based on architecture and the historic association of E.A. Murchison by Koch, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 11-0. A.5. C14H-2020-0120 – 905 Congress Avenue – Discussion Proposal: Applicant-initiated zoning of the Mutual Building Applicant: Austin Nelsen City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Recommend historic zoning. Speakers in favor: Austin Nelsen MOTION: Recommend historic zoning by Koch, Little seconds. Vote: 11-0. B. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS B.1. C14H-1982-0004 – Postponement agreed to by applicant 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 3 Committee Recommendation: Not reviewed. Staff Recommendation: Grant the postponement request to the December 2020 meeting. MOTION: Postpone item B.1 to December 14, 2020 by Myers, Papavasiliou seconds. Vote: 11-0. B.2. C14H-2009-0021 – 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 the December 2020 meeting. MOTION: Postpone item B.2 to December 14, 2020 by Myers, Papavasiliou seconds. Vote: 11-0 B.3. C14H-1999-0013 – Postponement request by applicant Maverick Miller House, 910 Poplar Street Council District 9 Proposal: Construct two detached apartment buildings behind the house. Applicant: Kate Singleton City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Recommendation: Consider lessening the impact of the proposed buildings on the historic house. Staff Recommendation: Grant the postponement request to the December 2020 meeting. MOTION: Postpone item B.3 to December 14, 2020 by Myers, Papavasiliou seconds. Vote: 11-0. B.4. C14H-2006-0028 – Offered for consent approval Bengston House, 3803 Avenue H Council District 9 Proposal: Construct two dormers and reconfigure the back of the roof from a hip to a gable. Applicant: Charles Horn City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Recommendation: Reduce the size of the south dormer to reduce its visibility and presence. Staff Recommendation: Approve revisions as proposed. MOTION: Approve item B.4 on the consent agenda by Heimsath, McWhorter seconds. Vote: 11-0. 4 B.5. C14H-1978-0038 – Offered for consent approval Paramount Theater, 713 Congress Avenue Council District 9 Proposal: Heritage grant application for mortar work. Applicant: Jonathan Humphrey City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Recommendation: Not reviewed. Staff Recommendation: Approve as proposed. MOTION: Approve item B.4 on the consent agenda by Heimsath, McWhorter seconds. Vote: 11-0. C. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR A PERMIT WITHIN A NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT C.1. HR-2020-123266 – Offered for consent approval 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: Comment on and release the plans upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, encouraging the applicant to consider setting the addition back behind the original ridgeline and retaining existing wood window sashes on main elevation. MOTION: Approve item C.1 on the consent agenda by Heimsath, McWhorter seconds. Vote: 11-0. C.2. HR-2020-146817 – Offered for consent approval 1703 Woodlawn Boulevard (Old West Austin National Register District) Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a non-contributing house; construct a single-family residence in its place. Applicant: Tim Cuppett City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Release the demolition and building permits for this case upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Approve item C.1 on the consent agenda by Heimsath, McWhorter seconds. Vote: 11-0. 5 C.3. GF-2020-162558 – Discussion 1406 Ethridge Avenue (Old West Austin National Register District) Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish and reconstruct front porch; apply mortar wash; construct rear and garage addition; replace windows, doors, and siding. Applicant: Roy Jensen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider initiation of historic zoning and/or referral to the November 30, 2020 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee. Should the Commission decide against initiation or referral, recommend retaining significant features of the front façade and release plans for new construction upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Postpone item C.3 to December 14, 2020 and refer to the November 30, 2020 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee by Koch, Featherston seconds. Vote: 10-0-1 (Papavasiliou off-dais.) C.4. GF-2020-163127 – Offered for consent approval 910 E 14th Street (Swede Hill National Register District) Council District 1 Proposal: Construct a 2-story rear addition. Applicant: Annie-Laurie Grabiel City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Recommend a lower roof pitch closer to that of the house, more substantial roof overhang, and more regular window placement on the street-facing elevations; alternately, refer to the Architectural Review Committee and postpone to the December 2020 Historic Landmark Commission meeting. MOTION: Approve item C.4 on the consent agenda by Heimsath, McWhorter seconds. Vote: 11-0. C.5. GF-2020-169255 – 81 San Marcos Street (Willow-Spence National Register Historic District) – Offered for consent approval Council District 3 Proposal: Heritage grant application for foundation work Applicant: Melody Byrd City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Approve as proposed. MOTION: Approve item C.5 on the consent agenda by Heimsath, McWhorter seconds. Vote: 11-0. 506 Congress Avenue (Congress Avenue National Register Historic District) – Staff-requested postponement Council District 9 Proposal: Paint a mural on the building 6 C.6 Applicant: Sean O’Brien City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to the December 2020 meeting to resolve issues and obtain AIPP comments. MOTION: Postpone item C.3 to December 14, 2020 and refer to the November 30, 2020 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee by Heimsath, Jacob seconds. Vote: 10-0-1 (Papavasiliou off-dais). C.7 GF-2020-166242 – Postponement request by applicant 816 Congress Avenue (Congress Avenue National Register District) Council District 9 Proposal: Reconstruct lobby. Applicant: Amanda Swor City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Grant the postponement request to the December 2020 meeting. MOTION: Postpone item C.7 to December 14, 2020 by Myers, Papavasiliou seconds. Vote: 11-0. D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OR RELOCATION D.1. HDP-2020-0340 – Postponement request by property owner 4714 Rowena Street Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1932 house. Applicant: Josh Wilson City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Grant the property owner’s request for a postponement to March, 2021. MOTION: Postpone item D.1 to December 14, 2020 by Myers, Papavasiliou seconds. Vote: 11-0. D.2. GF-2020-119343 – Offered for consent approval 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: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Release the partial demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Approve item D.2 on the consent agenda by Heimsath, McWhorter seconds. Vote: 11-0. 7 D.3. 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. Speakers in-favor: Dominique Levesque, applicant Tim Packard Sue Flores Minick Jackson Roche Audrea Moyers Azim Hajjar James Watson Speakers in opposition: Hanna Stark Rebuttal: Dominque Levesque MOTION: Strongly encourage the applicant to retain the existing house to the greatest extent possible but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package by Koch, Featherston seconds. Vote: 9-1-1 (Little opposed. Papavasiliou off-dais). MOTION: Extend the meeting to 11:00 p.m. by Heimsath, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 10-0-1 (Papavasiliou off-dais). D.4. 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. Speakers in-favor: Dominique Levesque, applicant Tim Packard Sue Flores Minick Jackson Roche 8 Audrea Moyers Azim Hajjar James Watson Speakers in opposition: Hanna Stark Rebuttal: Dominque Levesque MOTION: Strongly encourage the applicant to retain the existing house to the greatest extent possible but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package by Koch, Featherston seconds. Vote: 9-1-1 (Little opposed. Papavasiliou off-dais). D.5. GF-2020-140147 – Offered for consent approval  1806 Travis Heights Boulevard Council District 10 Proposal: Construct an addition to a ca. 1930 house. Applicant: Norman Taliaferro City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Approve item D.5 on the consent agenda by Heimsath, McWhorter seconds. Vote: 11-0. D.6. 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 a City of Austin Documentation Package. Speakers in favor: Gabe Joseph, applicant Speakers in opposition: Pam Giblin Cheryl Chandler Rebuttal: Gabe Joseph 9 MOTION: Approve staff’s recommendation by Koch, Jacob seconds. Vote: 10- 0-1 (Papavasiliou off-dais). D.7. HDP-2020-0400 – Discussion 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: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. No speakers in favor. Speakers in opposition: Paula Kothmann MOTION: Postpone item D.7 to December 14, 2020 by Heimsath, Koch seconds. Vote: 10-0-1 (Papavasiliou off-dais). D.8. HDP-2020-0402 – Discussion 1208 W. 22nd Street Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1933 house. Applicant: Karen Rodewald City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider initiation of historic zoning based on the house’s historical association with Dr. Oliver H. Radkey, Jr. Should the Commission decide instead to release the permit, require completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package prior to permit release. Speakers in favor: James Cousar Barnaby Evans No speakers in opposition. MOTION: Encourage rehabilitation but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation package by Koch, Featherston. Vote: 10-0-1 (Papavasiliou off-dais). D.9. HDP-2020-0410 – Offered for consent approval 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 10 Staff Recommendation: Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re- use, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package for this 109-year old house. Speakers in favor: Kevin Fleming Ben Snyder Speakers in opposition: Vivien Geneser Pam Giblin Sharlann Roe Donna Carter Rebuttal: Kevin Fleming MOTION: Postpone item D.9 to December 14, 2020 and refer the project to the November 30, 2020 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee by Koch, Jacob seconds. Vote: 10-0-1 (Papavasiliou off-dais). D.10. HDP-2020-0419 – Offered for consent approval 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: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Approve item D.10 on the consent agenda by Heimsath, McWhorter seconds. Vote: 11-0. D.11. HDP-2020-0423 – Offered for consent approval 2507 Diaz Street Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1932 house. Applicant: Karen Rodewald City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Approve item D.11 on the consent agenda by Heimsath, McWhorter seconds. Vote: 11-0. 11 D.12. HDP-2020-0424 – Discussion 514 Academy Drive Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1929 house. Applicant: Sue Pina City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Speakers in favor: Hugh Jefferson Randolph Justin Kyle Speakers in opposition: Paula Kothmann Rebuttal: Hugh Jefferson Randolph MOTION: Postpone item D.12 to December 14, 2020 and refer to the November 30, 2020 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee by Heimsath, Wright seconds. Vote: 9-0-2 (Papavasiliou and Jacob off-dais). D.13. HDP-2020-0430 – Offered for consent approval 3711 Cedar Street Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1936 house. Applicant: Rusty Bannerman City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Approve item D.13 on the consent agenda by Heimsath, McWhorter seconds. Vote: 11-0. D.14. HDP-2020-0431 – Discussion McPhail’s Florist - 605 Barton Springs Road Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1928 complex consisting of a flower shop, greenhouse, and residential building. Applicant: Phil Moncada City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Either postpone to the December 2020 meeting or initiate historic zoning. No speakers. MOTION: Postpone to December 14, 2020 by Heimsath, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 9-0-2 (Papavasiliou and Jacob off-dais). 12 D.15. HDP-2020-0432 – Discussion D.16. HDP-2020-0440 – Discussion 1811 Drake Avenue Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1936 house. Applicant: Gabe Joseph City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Speakers in favor: Gabe Joseph, applicant Speakers in opposition: Paula Kothmann Rebuttal: Gabe Joseph MOTION: Approve staff’s recommendation by Featherston, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 6-3-2 (Wright, Myers, and Valenzuela opposed; Papavasiliou and Jacob off-dais). 416 W. 12th Street Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1956 building listed on the National Register of Historic Places Applicant: Michael Whellan City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Either postpone to the December 2020 meeting or initiate historic zoning. Speakers in favor: Michael Whellan Nita Scott Becky Sadowski Clara Wineberg Kelly Somers Justin Peterson Speakers in opposition: Alyson McGee Rebuttal: Michael Whellan MOTION: Initiate historic zoning by Koch, Tollett seconds. Vote: 9-0-2 (Papavasiliou and Jacob off-dais). 13 D.17. HDP-2020-0437 – Offered for consent approval 3315 Perry Lane Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1948 house. Applicant: Karen Rodewald City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse 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, McWhorter seconds. Vote: 11-0. D.18. HDP-2020-0439 – Offered for consent approval 3807 Avenue B Council District 9 Proposal: Relocate a ca. 1929 bungalow to Round Rock, Texas. Applicant: Mark IV Capital City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Approve item D.18 on the consent agenda by Heimsath, McWhorter seconds. Vote: 11-0. D.19. HDP-2020-0424 – Offered for consent approval 3003 French Place Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1940 house. Applicant: Karen Rodewald City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Approve item D.19 on the consent agenda by Heimsath, McWhorter seconds. Vote: 11-0. D.20. HDP-2020-0453 – Discussion 1414 Alameda Drive Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1932 house. Applicant: Eduardo Ponce City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 14 Speakers in favor: Jason Friar Speakers in opposition: Paula Kothmann Rebuttal: Jason Friar MOTION: Postpone item D.20 to December 14, 2020 and refer to the November 30, 2020 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee by Heimsath, Wright seconds. Vote: 9-0-2 (Papavasiliou and Jacob off-dais). E. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT CASES E.1. HDP-2019-0394 – Sebron Sneed House, 1801 Nelms Drive – Offered for consent approval to maintain the case on the agenda No new updates. 4. COMMISSION AND STAFF ITEMS A. Discussion and Possible Action on Committee Reports 1. 2. 3. 4. Architectural Review Committee Commissioner Valenzuela reported on feedback provided to applicants at the last meeting; Chair Myers advised that the applicant on the 1806 Travis Heights Boulevard case accepted the Committee’s advice no not whitewash the stone. Operations Committee Grants Committee Preservation Plan Committee B. Future Agenda Items MOTION: Adjourn the meeting McWhorter, Heimsath. Vote: 9-0-2 (Papavasiliou and Jacob off-dais). ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call the Historic Preservation Office, Planning and Zoning Department, at 512-974-3393, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Historic Landmark Commission, please contact Steve Sadowsky, City Historic Preservation Officer, at 512-974-6454; Kalan Contreras, Senior Planner, at 512-974-2727; or Angela Gaudette, Historic Preservation Planner II, at 512-974-3393. 15