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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MONDAY, February 28, 2022 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL - Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. COMMISSION MEMBERS: x Terri Myers, Chair x Ben Heimsath, Vice Chair x Anissa Castillo x Witt Featherston x Kevin Koch x Carl Larosche x Kelly Little x Trey McWhorter x Blake Tollett x Beth Valenzuela x Caroline Wright DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Clifton Ladd spoke on the many demolitions happening in the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register district. Susan Armstrong Fischer spoke on the notification process for public hearings for demolitions in the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register district. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. January 24, 2022 – Offered for consent approval MOTION: Approve the minutes, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. 1  2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. No items. 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 Initiation of Historic Zoning Cases A.1. PR-2021-137925 – 1505 Forest Trl. – Consent postponement to April 25, 2022 Council District 10 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Carolina Escamilla City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to April 25, 2022, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. A.2. PR-2021-195456 – 1617 New York Ave. – Consent postponement to March 28, 2022 Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Holly Arthur City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Committee Feedback: Relocate the chimney to avoid disrupting the existing gable end and window. Retain the historic-age window for later replacement. Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to March 28, 2022, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. B. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness B.1. HR-2021-202819 – 2402 San Gabriel St. – Discussion (postponed January 24, 2022) Rev. Jacob Fontaine Gold Dollar Building Council District 9 Proposal: Remove ca. 1942 enclosure and return the second-floor balcony to its ca. 1923 appearance. Applicant: Natalia Lopez City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Committee Feedback: Restore the building to a particular point in time or keep it as is. If restoring, examine for fascia board and look for physical 2  evidence of the railing design. Staff Recommendation: Carefully consider whether removal of the ca. 1942 balcony enclosure is appropriate. If so, approve the revised drawings, and authorize staff to approve a final railing design after additional demolition has occurred. Isaac Quintailla spoke in favor of the project. Rowena Dasch, Dr. Tara Dudley, Chinemerem “Micheal” Mpamaugo, and Edwin Bautista spoke in opposition of the project. MOTION: Close public hearing, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Castillo seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. MOTION: Approve in concept with requiring more drawings for staff review, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Heimsath seconded the motion. Commissioner Koch withdraws the motion. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to March 28, 2022, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Heimsath seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. B.2. HR-2021-202373 – 207 W. 33rd St. – Consent Aldridge Place Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Roof replacement. Applicant: Janet Beinke City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application, encouraging the applicant to choose a shingle replacement over standing-seam metal for enhanced compatibility. MOTION: Release the permit in accordance with the staff recommendation, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. B.3. HR-2022-002112 – 3908 Avenue H – Discussion Hyde Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Addition/remodel. Applicant: Stephan Windsor City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to March 28, 2022 and invite the applicant to the March 14th Architectural Review Committee meeting. Stephan Windsor spoke in favor of the project. There were no speakers in opposition. 3  MOTION: Close public hearing, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to March 28, 2022 with an invitation to the Architectural Review Committee, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. B.4. HR-2022-006140 – 4203 Speedway – Consent Hyde Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Addition/remodel. Applicant: Nisha Ackerman City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage the applicant to retain and repair historic- age wood windows at the street-facing elevation, then approve the application. MOTION: Release the permit in accordance with the staff recommendation, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. B.5. HR-2022-005948 – 1104 E. 10th St. – Consent Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: New construction of an ADU. Applicant: Travis Young City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage the applicant to omit the spiral staircase and projecting eave from the front of the ADU in favor of more understated design choices, then approve the application. MOTION: Release the permit in accordance with the staff recommendation, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. B.6. HR-2022-009524 – 4300 Speedway – Consent Hyde Park Local Historic District (noncontributing) Council District 9 Proposal: Renovate ca. 1967 former post office to become a shell structure for multiple tenants, with exterior alterations including new entrances, canopies, parapet, and an addition consisting of enclosure of a loading dock. Applicant: Lucy Begg City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Committee Feedback: Appreciate effort to retain the building despite non- contributing status. Ribbon windows and stone elements on east elevation are character-defining features. 4  Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans. MOTION: Release the permit in accordance with the staff recommendation, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. B.7. HR-2022-014105 – 1502 W. 9th St. – Consent Mary Nelson House Council District 9 Proposal: Addition/remodel. Applicant: Richard Weiss City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Committee Feedback: Roof of the addition should reflect that of the house, but the proposal is agreeable since it is not visible from the street. Staff Recommendation: Approve the project. MOTION: Release the permit in accordance with the staff recommendation, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. B.8. HR-2022-015467 – 3312 Duval St. – Discussion Stanley and Emily Finch House Council District 9 Proposal: Remodel house and enlarge kitchen. Applicant: Emily Kettlewell City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to March 28, 2022 to allow for consideration of alternatives to the removal of the historic secondary entrance. Chris Sanders spoke in favor of the project. There were no speakers in opposition. MOTION: Close public hearing, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. MOTION: Approve the application with the exclusion of back door and gablet removal, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Wright seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. C. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Permits within National Register Districts C.1. HR-2022-001198 – 804 Rutherford Pl. – Discussion (postponed January 24, 2022) Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District Council District 9 5  Proposal: Demolish a contributing building and build new construction. Applicant: Vance Cobb City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider whether the building’s historic associations are sufficient to initiate historic zoning. Should the Commission decide against initiation, consider implementing a demolition delay of up to 180 days so that the applicant may explore and evaluate alternatives to demolition. Should the Commission decide against the delay, comment on and release the plans, and release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Hector Avile and Nash Garrison spoke in favor of the project. Clifton Ladd, Melanie Martinez, Paula Kothmann, Nancy McClintock, Russell Lambrech, Allison Washer, Cydni Seifert, and James Kliendale spoke in opposition. MOTION: Close public hearing, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. MOTION: Postpone and reopen the public hearing to March 28, 2022 with an invitation to the Architectural Review Committee, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. C.2. PR-2021-200516 – 512 E. Monroe St – Consent postponement to March 28, 2022 (postponed January 24, 2022) Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building and build new construction. Applicant: Linda Sullivan City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to March 28, 2022, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. C.3. HR-2021-207618 – 320 E. 6th St. – Consent Sixth Street National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Exterior work and signage. Applicant: Richard Weiss City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans. MOTION: Release the permit in accordance with the staff recommendation, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. 6  C.4. HR-2021-202873 – 1410 Alameda Dr. – Pulled for Discussion Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Window replacement. Applicant: Idannia Penny City Staff: Kimberly Collins, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-1801 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans. Bryan Klinger spoke in favor of the project. There were no speakers in opposition. MOTION: Close public hearing, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. MOTION: Release the permit in accordance with the staff recommendation, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Myers seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. C.5. HR-2022-003635 – 1507 Northwood Rd. – Consent Old West Austin National Register District Council District 10 Proposal: Addition/remodel. Applicant: Linda Sullivan City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans. MOTION: Release the permit in accordance with the staff recommendation, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. C.6. HR-2022-002129 – 1609 Waterston Ave. – Consent West Line National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a rear addition and replace windows on ca. 1933 house. Applicant: Agne Janonyte City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans. MOTION: Release the permit in accordance with the staff recommendation, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. C.7. HR-2022-003762 – 2500 Hartford Rd. – Consent Old West Austin National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: New construction of a garage/carport. 7  Applicant: William Kane City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans. MOTION: Release the permit in accordance with the staff recommendation, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. C.8. HR-2022-011680 – 700-702 E. Monroe St. – Pulled for Discussion Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1956 contributing duplex and construct a new house. Applicant: Carey Balzer City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans, and release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Carey Balzer spoke in favor of the project. Clifton Ladd, Melanie Martinez, and Paula Kothmann spoke in opposition. MOTION: Close public hearing, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. MOTION: Comment on and release the plans, and release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package in accordance with the staff recommendation, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Little seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. MOTION: Extend the meeting to 10:30 PM, on a motion by Commissioner Heimsath. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote 10-1. Commissioners Myers, Heimsath, Castillo, Koch, Larosche, Little, McWhorter, Tollett, Valenzuela, and Wright in favor, with Commissioner Featherston in opposition. The motion passes. C.9. HR-2022-006510 – 1505 Alameda Dr. – Pulled for Discussion Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1947/1982 contributing house, and construct a new single-family residence with a pool. Applicant: Vance Cobb City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans, and release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 8  Matt Schwalbe spoke in favor of the project. Clifton Ladd, James Klienbaum, Paula Kothmann, Cydni Seifert, Al Amado, and Mary McCloud spoke in opposition of the project. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to March 28, 2022, on a motion by Commissioner Heimsath. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. C.10. HR-2022-016431 – 1803 Kenwood Ave. – Consent Postponement Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a circa 1937 single-story residence and replace it with a new construction single-family residence. Applicant: Ben Goudy City Staff: Kimberly Collins, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-1801 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to March 28, 2022, and invite the applicant to the March 14th Architectural Review Committee meeting. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to March 28, 2022, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. C.11. PR-2022-002404 – 1315 & 1317 Newning Ave. – Consent postponement per Applicant’s request Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building. Applicant: Jorden Russell & Ricca Keepers City Staff: Kimberly Collins, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-1801 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postpone request and invite the applicant to the March 14th Architectural Review Committee meeting. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to March 28, 2022, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. C.12. HR-2022-009233 – 2507 Hartford Rd. – Consent Old West Austin National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish and construct new ADU. Applicant: Paul DeGroot City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans, encouraging the applicant to consider omitting the projection above the garage, instead articulating the first- and second-floor planes at the garage bay with a simple roof form, step-back, or similar division. 9  MOTION: Release the permit in accordance with the staff recommendation, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. C.13. HR-2022-012669 – 2108 Kenwood Ave. – Pulled for Discussion Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct new ADU. Applicant: Chris Scott City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans, encouraging the applicant to omit the roof deck. Andrew Sullivan spoke in favor if the project. Paula Kothmann spoke in opposition of the project. MOTION: Close public hearing, on a motion by Commissioner Heimsath. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. MOTION: Release the permit in accordance with the staff recommendation, on a motion by Commissioner Heimsath. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. C.14. HR-2022-014750 – 200 Arnulfo Alonso Way – Consent Zilker Park National Register District Council District 8 Proposal: Rehabilitation of Zilker Clubhouse. Applicant: Ellen Colfax City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans. MOTION: Release the permit in accordance with the staff recommendation, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. C.15. PR-2022-010250 – 1510 Pease Rd. – Consent Old West Austin National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1936 multifamily (duplex Applicant: Jason McNair City Staff: Kimberly Collins, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-1801 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Plans for new construction must be reviewed by the Historic Landmark Commission before demolition permit release. 10  MOTION: Release the permit in accordance with the staff recommendation, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. NOTE: Commissioner Wright leaves the dais at 10:20 PM. D. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Demolition or Relocation D.1. PR-2022-000823 – 102 E. 46th St. – Discussion Council District 9 Proposal: Partially demolish a ca. 1940 duplex. Applicant: Heather Hunziker City Staff: Kimberly Collins, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-1801 Staff Recommendation: Encourage postponement and extend an invitation to the Architectural Review Committee on March 14th, 2022. If the Commission does not postpone, encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Heather Hunziker, Tobias Hunziker, and Jerry Lunow spoke in favor of the project. There were no speakers in opposition. MOTION: Close public hearing, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. MOTION: Approve the application as presented upon the completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package in accordance with the staff recommendation, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. MOTION: Extend the meeting to 11:00 PM, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Heimsath seconded the motion. Vote 7-3. Commissioners Myers, Heimsath, Castillo, Koch, Little, McWhorter, Valenzuela, and Wright in favor, with Commissioners Featherston, Tollett, and Larosche in opposition. The motion passes. D.2. DA-2022-007262 – 301 W. 6th St. – Discussion Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1919 building. Applicant: Dave Anderson & Gabriele Pisciotto City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Initiate historic zoning. Should the Commission decide against initiation, encourage adaptive reuse, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Leah Bojo spoke in favor of the project. Russell S. Haney, and Mr. Nova spoke in opposition of the project. 11  MOTION: Close public hearing, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. MOTION: Postpone and reopen the public hearing to March 28, 2022, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. D.3. DA-2022-012545 – 410 E. 5th St. – Consent Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1928/1943 office building converted to condos. Applicant: Drew Raffaele & Leah Bojo City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Release the permit in accordance with the staff recommendation, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. D.4. PR-2022-013267 – 1906 Willow St. –Consent Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1916 building. Applicant: Marie Rocha City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Release the permit in accordance with the staff recommendation, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. D.5. PR-2022-005907 – 6801 Burnet Rd. – Pulled for Discussion Council District 7 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1968 building. Applicant: Cliff Kendall City Staff: Kimberly Collins, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-1801 Staff Recommendation: Encourage incorporation and preservation of the Frisco sign on Burnet Road into new designs for the property. Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Take no action on the demolition permit, and direct staff to pursue any and all legal recourse against the owner and contractor for demolishing the building without approval from the Historic Landmark 12  Commission, on a motion by Commissioner Myers. Commissioner Heimsath seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. D.6. PR-2022-013252 – 2012 E. 16th St. – Discussion Council District 1 Proposal: Construct a two-story addition to a ca. 1905 building. Applicant: Ryan Bollom City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider initiation of historic zoning per survey recommendations. Should the Commission decide against initiation, release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Ryan Bollom and Ryan O’Connor spoke in favor of the project. There were no speakers in opposition. MOTION: Close public hearing, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. MOTION: Approve the plans as designed upon the completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. MOTION: Extend the meeting to 11:15 PM, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Heimsath seconded the motion. Vote 7-3. Commissioners Myers, Heimsath, Castillo, Koch, Little, McWhorter, Valenzuela, and Wright in favor, with Commissioners Featherston, Tollett, and Larosche in opposition. The motion passes. D.7. PR-2022-014784 – 1403 E. Cesar Chavez St. – Discussion Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1925 building. Applicant: Robert Abbott City Staff: Kimberly Collins, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-1801 Staff Recommendation: Initiate historic zoning based on architecture and historical associations with Balagia Produce. If the commission chooses not to initiate historic zoning, encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Initiate historic zoning based on architecture and historical associations with the public hearing open, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Castillo seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. D.8. PR-2022-015243 – 1908 E. 17th St. – Consent Council District 1 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1929 building. Applicant: Lisa Gray City Staff: Kimberly Collins, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-1801 13  Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Release the permit in accordance with the staff recommendation, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 11-0. E. Discussion and Possible Action on Demolition by Neglect Cases F. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Tax Abatement for Rehabilitation of Property in a Local Historic District E.1. No items. F.1. No items. G. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Partial Exemption from Ad Valorem Taxes for Properties in Need of Tax Relief in Order to Encourage Their Preservation and Properties That Have State Designation, in Accordance with the Texas Tax Code See attached list of the results of the annual inspection of historic landmarks. MOTION: Approve the results of the annual inspection of historic landmarks, on a motion by Commissioner Heimsath. Commissioner Valenzuela seconds the motion. Vote 9-1-0. Commissioner Tollett recuses himself from this vote. The motion passes. 4. COMMISSION AND STAFF ITEMS A. Discussion and Possible Action on Committee Reports A.1. Architectural Review Committee A.2. Operations Committee A.3. Grants Committee A.4. Preservation Plan Committee B. Future Agenda Items ADJOURNMENT – 11:01 PM, on a motion by Commissioner Heimsath. Commissioner Valenzuela seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. 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 at 512-974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. 14 For more information on the Historic Landmark Commission, please contact Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Officer, at 512-974-1264; Kalan Contreras, Senior Planner, at 512-974-2727; Kimberly Collins, Senior Planner, 512-978-1801; or Amber Allen, Historic Preservation Planner II, at 512-974-3393. 15