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Agenda
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, June 5th, 2024 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 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. 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, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, Chair Witt Featherston, Vice Chair Kevin Koch Carl Larosche Trey McWhorter Harmony Grogan Jaime Alvarez Roxanne Evans Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley AGENDA 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. May 1, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. 1 BRIEFINGS Presenter: Robert Moore Plan Presenter: Cara Bertron 2. Presentation on Code Department and Building Standards Commission processes 3. Briefing on outreach, engagement, and next steps for the Equity-Based Preservation PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 4. HR-2024-025501 – 1000 Blanco St. – Application withdrawn, no action required. West Austin Fire Station Council District 9 5. PR-2024-014961 – 801 Lydia St. Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed May 1, 2024) Applicant: Jennifer Hanlen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request to the July 3, 2024 meeting. 6. HR-2024-040291– 1807 E Cesar Chavez St. Berner-Clark-Mercado House Council District 3 Proposal: Repair/replace deck and rails, paint exterior. Applicant: David Rudick City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Postpone the public hearing to July 5, 2024 and invite the applicant to the next meeting of the Architectural Review Committee to discuss remediation options. 7. HR-2024-051579 – 1003 E 9th St. Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Partial demolition/addition/remodel/build new construction accessory dwelling unit. Applicant: Joshua Mackley City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Postpone the public hearing to July 5, 2024, and invite the applicant to the next meeting of the Architectural Review Committee. 8. HR-2024-047998 – 1107 E 10th St. Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District 2 Council District 1 Proposal: Construct a new accessory dwelling unit. Applicant: Matthew Jordan City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Concur with Committee feedback. Approve the application. 9. HR-2024-053560 – 703 Oakland Ave. Smoot-Terrace Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct additions. Applicant: Katherine Ertle City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Concur with Committee feedback. Approve the application. National Register District Permit Applications 10. PR-2024-026690 – 900 Spence St. Willow-Spence National Register Historic District Council District Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed May 1, 2024) Applicant: Katherine Warren 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 only upon receipt of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Alternatively, postpone the public hearing to July 5, 2024 and invite the applicant to the next meeting of the Architectural Review Committee to discuss alternatives to total demolition. 11. PR-2024-033568 – 1409 Alta Vista Ave. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed May 1, 2024) Applicant: Miguel Vasquez 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 only upon receipt of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 12. SB-2024-052120 – 816 Congress Ave. Congress Avenue National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Install a freestanding sign. Applicant: Miguel Vasquez City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Concur with Committee feedback. Approve the application. 13. HR-2024-044761 – 611 E 6th St. Sixth Street National Register Historic District 3 Council District 9 Proposal: New construction. Applicant: Justin Vaughan City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Concur with Committee feedback. Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to July 5th, 2024, and invite the applicant to the next meeting of the Architectural Review Committee. 14. HR-2024-048021 – 1519 Alameda Dr. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: New construction. Applicant: Eduardo Ponce City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans. 15. HR-2024-048010 – 2103 Newfield Ln. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Construct new accessory dwelling unit, garage, and driveway. Applicant: Crystal Lemus City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans. 16. HR-2024-056413 – 2100 Travis Heights Blvd. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Partial demolition/addition. Applicant: Chris Pisculli City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans. Demolition and Relocation Permit Applications 17. PR-2024-021145 – 7304 Knox Ln. Council District 10 Proposal: Relocation. (Postponed May 1, 2024) Applicant: Ricca Keepers City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request to the July 3, 2024 meeting. 18. PR-2024-037714 – 501 Texas Avenue. Council District 9 Proposal: Partial demolition. (Postponed May 1, 2024) Applicant: Luciana Corwin City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin 4 Documentation Package. 19. PR-2024-042274 – 1205 Cotton St. Council District 1 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed May 1, 2024) Applicant: DAR Construction City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider initiation of historic zoning. Should the Commission decide against initiation, strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, but release the demolition permit only upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 20. PR-2024-022957 – 4700 S Congress Ave. #10 Council District 3 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: Michele Lynch City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Concur with Committee feedback. Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then offsite relocation over demolition, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 21. PR-2024-044125 – 3001 S Congress Ave. #5 Council District 3 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: Sheri Coibion City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider whether the building’s historical associations are sufficient to render it eligible for designation; if so, initiate historic zoning. Otherwise, encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 22. PR-2024-043035 – 1702 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Council District 1 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: Colton Santmyer City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: If the Commission feels that the building retains sufficient historical associations to meet that criterion, initiate historic zoning for the front house. Otherwise, strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package for both houses. 23. PR-2024-043035 – 1704 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Council District 1 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: Colton Santmyer City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: If the Commission feels that the building retains sufficient 5 historical associations to meet that criterion, initiate historic zoning for the front house. Otherwise, strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package for both houses. 24. PR-2024-046298 – 1915 Robbins Pl. Council District 9 Proposal: Relocation. Applicant: KRDB LLC City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, but release the relocation permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 25. PR-2024-046875 – 10413 S IH 35 SVRD NB Council District 5 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: Bryan Wierwille City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Postpone the public hearing to July 5, 2024 to allow time to coordinate with PARD staff. 26. PR-2024-054243 – 2507 Exposition Blvd. Council District 10 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: Carissa Slater 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 application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 27. PR-2024-056806 – 2906 Bridle Path Council District 10 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: Linda Sullivan 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. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Commission Items COMMITTEE UPDATES 28. Vote to approve letter to Council on the Fannie Davis Town Lake Gazebo. 29. Grants Committee – Discussion on scheduling meeting dates for the Grants Committee. 6 30. Operations Committee – Discussion on scheduling meeting dates for the Operations Committee. 31. Architectural Review Committee – Updates from May 15, 2024 meeting. 32. Preservation Plan Committee – Updates from May 15, 2024 meeting. 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 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 Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Officer, at 512-974-2727; or Sam Fahnestock, Historic Preservation Planner II, at 512-974-3393. 7 8