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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, August 7th, 2024 – 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. 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 x Carl Larosche x Trey McWhorter x Harmony Grogan x x ab x x x Jaime Alvarez Roxanne Evans Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley 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. Meghan King spoke on Preservation Austin updates. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. July 3, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. 1  MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA Historic Zoning Applications Item 2 was pulled for discussion. Item 3 was pulled for discussion. Item 4 was pulled for discussion. Item 5 was pulled for discussion. 6. PR-2024-026690 – 900 Spence St. Council District 3 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Katherine Warren City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request to the September 4, 2024 meeting. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to September 4, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Heimsath seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 7. 9037 Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail Council District 9 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: HLC City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to the September 4, 2024 meeting per Code limits on historic zoning applications. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to September 4, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Heimsath seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 8. 1300 Springdale Rd. Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: HLC City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to the September 4, 2024 meeting per Code limits on historic zoning applications. 2  MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to September 4, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Heimsath seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 9. PR-2024-014961 – 801 Lydia St. – Application withdrawn, no action required. Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District Council District 1 10. HR-2024-040291– 1807 E Cesar Chavez St. Berner-Clark-Mercado House Council District 3 Proposal: Repair/replace deck and rails, paint exterior. (Postponed July 3, 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 allow time to implement Committee feedback. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to September 4, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Heimsath seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. Item 11 was pulled for discussion. 12. HR-2024-075431 – 203 W 32nd St. Aldridge Place Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Replace garage door with windows. Applicant: Asher Price City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. Item 13 was pulled for discussion. 14. HR-2024-082296 – 4107 Speedway Hyde Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Additions. Applicant: William Kane City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: After revisions and consideration from comments made from attending the Architectural Review Committee, approve the application. 3  MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 15. HR-2024-086086 – 2900 Tarry Trl. Gatewood House Council District 10 Proposal: Addition, new doors and windows, new siding. Applicant: Tye Jeffrey City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 16. HR-2024-086315 – 1011 E 9th St. Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Remodel, repair, and repaint. Applicant: David West City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. National Register District Permit Applications Item 17 was pulled for discussion. 18. SB-2024-086522 – 600 Congress Ave. Congress Avenue National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Sign. Applicant: Shana Gardner City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Require reverse (“halo”) illumination for all lit signage. Recommend removal of the duplicate unlit address sign that currently exists above the main doors prior to installation of the larger lit address sign. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 19. SB-2024-086516 – 600 Congress Ave. Congress Avenue National Register Historic District 4 Council District 9 Proposal: Sign. Applicant: Shana Gardner City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Require reverse (“halo”) illumination for all lit signage. Recommend removal of the duplicate unlit address sign that currently exists above the main doors prior to installation of the larger lit address sign. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 20. PR-2024-064449 – 4200 Wilshire Pkwy. Wilshire Wood National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed July 3, 2024) 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. Comment on plans for new construction. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 21. HR-2024-085976 – 4200 Wilshire Pkwy. Wilshire Wood National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: New construction. 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. Comment on plans for new construction. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. Item 22 was pulled for discussion. Item 23 was pulled for discussion. Item 24 was pulled for discussion. Item 25 was pulled for discussion. 5  26. PR-2024-077690 – 1508 Pease Rd. Unit B Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: Jennifer Hanlen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. New construction in National Register districts must be reviewed by the Historic Landmark Commission before the permit may be pulled. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 27. PR-2024-081374 – 3411 Happy Hollow Ln. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: Derek Barcinski City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the demolition. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. Demolition and Relocation Permit Applications 28. PR-2024-046875 – 10413 S IH 35 SVRD NB Council District 5 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed July 3, 2024) Applicant: Bryan Wierwille City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the two main buildings on the lot, then relocation over demolition, but release the demolition permits upon completion of City of Austin Documentation Packages for all buildings. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 29. PR-2024-042274 – 1205 Cotton St. Council District 1 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed July 3, 2024) Applicant: DAR Construction City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request to September 4, 2024. 6  MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to September 4, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Heimsath seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 30. PR-2024-021145 – 7304 Knox Ln. Council District 10 Proposal: Relocation. (Postponed July 3, 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 September 4, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Heimsath seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 31. PR-2024-065928 – 3310 Bowman Ave. Council District 10 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed July 3, 2024) Applicant: Jennifer Hanlen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Release the demolition permit only upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Though Travis LaRue served as Austin’s 46th mayor, he did not appear to have sufficient impact to meet the bar for historical associations when considering his overall contributions as a politician and business owner alongside his dilatory responses to Civil Rights issues in Austin. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 32. PR-2024-043035 – 1702 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Council District 1 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed July 3, 2024) Applicant: Colton Santmyer City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request to September 4, 2024. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to September 4, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Heimsath seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 33. PR-2024-043035 – 1704 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Council District 1 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed July 3, 2024) Applicant: Colton Santmyer City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 7  Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request to September 4, 2024. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to September 4, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Heimsath seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 34. PR-2024-022957 – 4700 S Congress Ave. #10 Council District 3 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed July 3, 2024) Applicant: Michele Lynch City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request to September 4, 2024. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to September 4, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Heimsath seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 35. PR-2024-079642 – 2805 Mountain Laurel Dr. Council District 3 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: Roy Jensen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: 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 Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 2. C14H-2024-0094 – 1500 W 24th St. Council District 10 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Lori Martin City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Grant the proposed zoning change from family residence- neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) to family residence-neighborhood plan-historic combining district (SF-3-NP-H) zoning. MOTION: Close the public hearing and recommend historic zoning based on Architecture and Historical Associations on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Rubio seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 3. C14H-2024-0098 – 1403 W 10th St. Council District 9 8 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Lori Martin City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) to family residence-neighborhood plan-historic (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Mark Stein spoke in favor of the project. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Rubio seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Recommend historic zoning based on Community Value, Architecture, and Historical Associations on a motion by Commissioner Heimsath. Commissioner Featherston seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 4. C14H-2024-0100 – 3311 Lafayette Ave. Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Steve Wilson City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) to family residence-neighborhood plan-historic landmark (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Steve Wilson spoke in favor of the project. MOTION: Close the public hearing and recommend historic zoning based on Architecture and Historical Associations on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Rubio seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 5. PR-2024-064274 – 1500 E 12th St. Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Nicholas Sandlin City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Recommend historic zoning to Planning Commission and City Council. Otherwise, require a City of Austin Documentation Package before releasing the demolition permit. Meghan King spoke in favor of the project. Nicholas Sandlin spoke against the project. Danny Thompson spoke against the project. Freddie Dixon spoke against the project. 9  Elliot Dew Spoke against the project. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and postpone to the September 4, 2024 meeting on a motion by Commissioner Heimsath. Commissioner Dudley seconded the motion. Vote: 9-1. Commissioner Rubio opposed. The motion passed. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 11. HR-2024-077497 – 2305 E 21st St. Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: New construction accessory dwelling unit. Applicant: Roy Jensen City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application with the recommendation that the fenestration be simplified on the sides and rear of the ADU, and that the awning over the front entryway be redesigned. Alternatively, postpone to the September 4, 2024 HLC meeting and invite the applicant to the next meeting of the Architectural Review Committee scheduled for August 14, 2024. Michael Magner spoke in favor. MOTION: Keep the public hearing open and postpone to the September 4, 2024 meeting, inviting the applicant to the August 14, 2024 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Rubio seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 13. HR-2024-077986; PR-2024-078046 – 1607 W 10th St. Mary Baylor House Council District 9 Proposal: Addition. Applicant: William Kane City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Postpone the public hearing to September 4, 2024 and invite the applicant to the August meeting of the Architectural Review Committee. MOTION: Keep the public hearing open and postpone to the September 4, 2024 meeting, inviting the applicant to the August 14, 2024 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Rubio seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. National Register District Permit Applications 17. PR-2024-033568 – 1409 Alta Vista Ave. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District 10  Council District 9 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed July 3, 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. Commissioner Dudley left the dais. Daniela Laban spoke in favor. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner Featherston seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and postpone to the September 4, 2024 meeting, inviting the applicant to the August 14, 2024 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee, on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner Heimsath seconded the motion. Vote: 9- 0. The motion passed. MOTION: Take a 10 minute recess on a motion by Commissioner Featherston. Commissioner Rubio seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. 22. HR-2024-055618 – 1607 Kenwood Ave. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct an addition. (Postponed July 3, 2024) Applicant: Asaf Shoshana City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application with the understanding that any changes or further work will require review by the Historic Preservation Office and may require appearance before the Historic Landmark Commission. Miki Agrawal spoke in favor of the project. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Featherston seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Approve the application in accordance with staff’s recommendation on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. 23. HR-2024-048021 – 1519 Alameda Dr. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: New construction. (Postponed July 3, 2024) 11  Applicant: Eduardo Ponce City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans. MOTION: Close the public hearing and release plans with Commission’s comments on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Featherston seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. 24. HR-2024-072700 – 707 E Monroe St. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: New construction accessory dwelling unit. Applicant: Susan Parten City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. MOTION: Close the public hearing and approve the application in accordance with staff’s recommendation on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. 25. PR-2024-071202 – 1106 Enfield Rd. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: Ricca Keepers City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider whether the building’s association with realtor J. B. Riley meets the criterion for significance. If so, initiate historic zoning; if not, release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. New construction in National Register Historic Districts must be reviewed by the Historic Landmark Commission prior to permit release. MOTION: Close the public hearing and approve the demolition permit application in accordance with staff’s recommendation on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Heimsath seconded the motion. Vote: 8-1. Commissioner Rubio opposed. The motion passed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Tax Abatement Applications 26. 4405 Avenue C Hyde Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Applicant: Lori Martin MOTION: Approve the tax abatement application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 12  Commission Items 27. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a recommendation to Austin City Council in support of adoption of the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum Historic Preservation, Expansion, and Unification Plan. Commissioner Rubio left the dais. MOTION: Endorse and recommend plan to Council on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. 28. Vote to approve Annual Internal Review and Report. Commissioner Rubio returned to dais. MOTION: Approve report, revisit with edits at the next meeting of the Operations Committee on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner Featherston seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. COMMITTEE UPDATES 29. Grants Committee – Discussion on scheduling meeting dates for the Grants Committee. 30. Operations Committee – Updates from July 22, 2024 meeting. Update was given by Commissioner Featherston of the Operations Committee. 31. Architectural Review Committee – Updates from July 10, 2024 meeting. Update was given by Commissioner Koch of the Architectural Review Committee. 32. Preservation Plan Committee – Updates from July 31, 2024 meeting. Update was given by Commissioner Castillo of the Preservation Plan Committee. ADJOURNMENT – 9:46 PM, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Rubio seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. 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. 13  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. 14  15