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Approved Minutes

1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, July 3rd, 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 x Witt Featherston, Vice Chair x Kevin Koch ab Carl Larosche ab Trey McWhorter x Harmony Grogan x x x ab x x Jaime Alvarez Roxanne Evans Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley APPROVED 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. Bonnie Orr spoke on 409 E Monroe. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. June 5, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. BRIEFINGS (June 5, 2024) 2. Briefing on community outreach and engagement for the Equity-Based Preservation Plan Presenter: Cara Bertron and Gregory Farrar CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 3. PR-2024-014961 – 801 Lydia St. Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed June 5, 2024) Applicant: Jennifer Hanlen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Deny the demolition request. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to August 7, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. 4. HR-2024-040291– 1807 E Cesar Chavez St. Berner-Clark-Mercado House Council District 3 Proposal: Repair/replace deck and rails, paint exterior. (Postponed June 5, 2024) Applicant: David Rudick City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to August 7, 2024 to allow time to implement Committee feedback. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to August 7, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. 5. 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. (Postponed June 5, 2024) Applicant: Joshua Mackley City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Strongly encourage the applicant to reduce the addition’s height further to enhance compatibility with the design standards, but approve the application, as the applicant has amended the design to better enhance compatibility per Committee 2 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES (June 5, 2024) feedback. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. National Register District Permit Applications 6. HR-2024-044761 – 611 E 6th St. Sixth Street National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: New construction. (Postponed June 5, 2024) Applicant: Justin Vaughan City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Concur with Committee feedback and comment on plans. The applicant has amended the proposal to implement Committee feedback. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. Item 7 was pulled for discussion. 8. HR-2024-056413 – 2100 Travis Heights Blvd. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Partial demolition/addition. (Postponed June 5, 2024) Applicant: Chris Pisculli City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Concur with Committee feedback and comment on plans. The applicant has amended the proposal to implement Committee feedback. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. Item 9 was pulled for discussion. Item 10 was pulled for discussion. Item 11 was pulled for discussion. 12. HR-2024-071983; PR-2024-071554 – 1701 W 32nd St. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Total demolition and new construction. Applicant: Carina Coel City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 3 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES (June 5, 2024) Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation of the current building, barring unforeseen fire damage, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Comment on new construction plans. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. Item 13 was pulled for discussion. 14. HR-2024-074315 – 1205 W 10th St. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Replace windows/doors, replace stone, repaint. Applicant: Norma Yancey City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans. The applicant has amended the proposal to implement Committee feedback. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. Demolition and Relocation Permit Applications 15. PR-2024-021145 – 7304 Knox Ln. Council District 10 Proposal: Relocation. (Postponed June 5, 2024) Applicant: Ricca Keepers City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider initiation of historic zoning. Should the Commission decide against historic zoning, release the relocation permit only upon receipt of a City of Austin Documentation Package and a plan for archaeological monitoring. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to August 7, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. 16. PR-2024-042274 – 1205 Cotton St. Council District 1 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed June 5, 2024) Applicant: DAR Construction City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request to August 7, 2024. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to August 7, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. 4 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 17. PR-2024-046875 – 10413 S IH 35 SVRD NB (June 5, 2024) Council District 5 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed June 5, 2024) Applicant: Bryan Wierwille City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request to August 7, 2024. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to August 7, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. 18. PR-2024-022957 – 4700 S Congress Ave. #10 Council District 3 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed June 5, 2024) Applicant: Michele Lynch City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Release the relocation permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. The applicant has amended the proposal to reflect Committee feedback. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to August 7, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. 19. PR-2024-043035 – 1702 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Council District 1 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed June 5, 2024) 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, initiate historic zoning for the front house only. If not, 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 for both houses. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to August 7, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. 20. PR-2024-043035 – 1704 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Council District 1 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed June 5, 2024) Applicant: Colton Santmyer City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: 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. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to August 7, 2024, per passage of the consent 5 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. (June 5, 2024) 21. PR-2024-060637 – 3711 Gilbert St. Council District 10 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: DAR Construction City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation or adaptive reuse, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. 22. PR-2024-055547 – 4704 S Congress Ave. #16 Council District 3 Proposal: Relocation. Applicant: Michele Lynch City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the relocation application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. The applicant has amended the proposal to reflect Committee feedback. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. 23. PR-2024-055712 – 4704 S Congress Ave. #15 Council District 3 Proposal: Relocation. Applicant: Michele Lynch City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the relocation application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. The applicant has amended the proposal to reflect Committee feedback. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. 24. PR-2024-063202 – 4605 Caswell Ave. Council District 9 Proposal: Relocation. Applicant: Justin Morey 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 6 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES (June 5, 2024) Documentation Package. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. Item 25 was pulled for discussion. Item 26 was pulled for discussion. 27. PR-2024-064765 –1814 Airole Wy. Council District 5 Proposal: Partial demolition. Applicant: Roy Jensen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. The applicant has amended the proposal to reflect Committee feedback. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. Item 28 was pulled for discussion. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION National Register District Permit Applications 7. HR-2024-048021 – 1519 Alameda Dr. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: New construction. (Postponed June 5, 2024) Applicant: Eduardo Ponce City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans. Susan Armstrong-Fisher spoke in opposition. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and postpone to the August 7, 2024 meeting, inviting the applicant to the July 10, 2024 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee, on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. 9. PR-2024-026690 – 900 Spence St. 7 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES (June 5, 2024) Willow-Spence National Register Historic District Council District Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed June 5, 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. The Historic Landmark Commission must review plans for new construction in National Register Historic Districts before the demolition permit is released. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and initiate historic zoning based on Architecture and Historical Associations, on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner Dudley seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. 10. PR-2024-033568 – 1409 Alta Vista Ave. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed June 5, 2024) Applicant: Miguel Vasquez City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Strongly encourage adaptive reuse and rehabilitation, then relocation over demolition, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. The Historic Landmark Commission must review plans for new construction in National Register Historic Districts before the demolition permit is released. Mike McHone spoke in favor. Susan Armstrong-Fisher spoke in opposition. Russell Korte spoke in opposition. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and postpone to the August 7, 2024 meeting on a motion by Commissioner Grogan. Commissioner Rubio seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. 11. HR-2024-055618 – 1607 Kenwood Ave. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct an addition. Applicant: Asaf Shoshana City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 8 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES (June 5, 2024) Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans. Commissioner Evans left the dais. Miki Agrawal spoke in favor. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and postpone to the August 7, 2024 meeting, inviting the applicant to the July 10, 2024 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee, on a motion by Commissioner Grogan. Commissioner Rubio seconded the motion. Vote: 6-1. Commissioner Heimsath opposed. The motion passed. 13. PR-2024-064449 – 4200 Wilshire Pkwy. Wilshire Wood National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: Ian Ellis City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation or deconstruction over demolition, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. The Historic Landmark Commission must review plans for new construction in National Register Historic Districts before the demolition permit is released. Ian Ellis spoke in favor. Meghan Hughes spoke in favor. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and postpone to the August 7, 2024 meeting, inviting the applicant to the July 10, 2024 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee, on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. Demolition and Relocation Permit Applications 25. PR-2024-063913 – 4620 Crestway Dr. Council District 10 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: William Kane 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. 9 (June 5, 2024) HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and postpone to the August 7, 2024 meeting on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. The motion failed due to lack of a second. MOTION: Approve the demolition permit application in accordance with staff’s recommendation on a motion by Commissioner Featherston. Commissioner Heimsath seconded the motion. Vote: 6-1. Commissioner Rubio opposed. The motion passed. 26. PR-2024-064274 – 1500 E 12th St. Council District 1 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: Nicholas Sandlin City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Initiate historic zoning. Otherwise, require a City of Austin Documentation Package before releasing the demolition permit. Nicholas Sandlin spoke in favor. Danny Thompson spoke in favor. Elliot Dew spoke in favor. Tracy Witte spoke in opposition. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and initiate historic zoning, on a motion by Commissioner Dudley. Commissioner Rubio seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. 28. PR-2024-065928 – 3310 Bowman Ave. Council District 10 Proposal: Partial demolition. Applicant: Jennifer Hanlen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider whether Travis LaRue, Austin’s 46th mayor, had sufficient impact to meet the bar for historical associations, carefully weighing his overall contributions as a politician and business owner with his dilatory responses to Civil Rights issues in Austin. If so, consider initiation of historic zoning; otherwise, release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. 10  (June 5, 2024) HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and postpone to the August 7, 2024 meeting, inviting the applicant to the July 10, 2024 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee, on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 3-4. Commissioners Heimsath, Featherston, McWhorter, and Dudley opposed. The motion failed. MOTION: Approve the demolition permit application in accordance with staff’s recommendation on a motion by Commissioner Featherston. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. Vote: 4-3. Commissioners Grogan, Rubio, and Evans opposed. The motion failed. MOTION: Reconsider the earlier motion to postpone to the August 7, 2024 meeting, inviting the applicant to the July 10, 2024 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee, on a motion by Commissioner Featherston. Commissioner Heimsath seconded the motion. Vote: 7- 0. The motion passed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Commission Items 29. 9307 Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail Fannie Davis Town Lake Gazebo Council District 9 Proposal: Initiation of historic zoning. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission, letter from Commissioners Rubio and Koch MOTION: Open the public hearing and initiate historic zoning based on Architecture, Historical Associations, and Community Value, on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. 30. 1300 Springdale Rd. Bethany Cemetery Council District 1 Proposal: Initiation of historic zoning. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission, letter from Commissioner Rubio MOTION: Open the public hearing and initiate historic zoning based on Community Value, Historical Associations, Architecture, and Landscape Feature on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner Dudley seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. 31. Recommend UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum’s Historic Preservation, Expansion, and Unification Plan to Council. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to August 7, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. 32. 2024 Officer elections. 11  HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MOTION: Close nominations and appoint Commissioner Witt Featherston for Vice Chair, on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 6-1. Commissioner Featherston abstained. The motion passed. MOTION: Close nominations and appoint Commissioner Ben Heimsath for Chair, on a motion by Commissioner Featherston. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 6-1. Commissioner Heimsath abstained. The motion passed. COMMITTEE UPDATES (June 5, 2024) 33. Grants Committee – Discussion on scheduling meeting dates for the Grants Committee. 34. Operations Committee – Discussion on scheduling meeting dates for the Operations Committee. Meeting scheduled for July 22, 2024. 35. Architectural Review Committee – Updates from June 12, 2024 and June 18, 2024 meeting. Update was given by Commissioner Grogan of the Architectural Review Committee. 36. Preservation Plan Committee – Updates from June 24, 2024 meeting. Update was given by Commissioner Heimsath of the Preservation Plan Committee. ADJOURNMENT - 9:50 PM, on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. 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 Sam Fahnestock, Historic Preservation Planner II, at 512-974-3393; Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Planner Senior, at 512-978-0766; or Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Officer, at 512-974-2727. The minutes were approved at the August 7, 2024 meeting on Commissioner Koch’s motion, Commissioner McWhorter second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Evans absent. 12  13  14