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1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, September 4th, 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 x ab 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 7, 2024 – Offered for consent approval.  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. BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on the Heritage Preservation Grant Launch Presenter: Kristina Koufos, Parks and Recreation Department CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA Historic Zoning Applications 3. 9037 Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail Council District 9 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed August 7, 2024) Applicant: HLC City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to the October 2, 2024 meeting. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to October 2, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 4. 1300 Springdale Rd. Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed August 7, 2024) Applicant: HLC City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to the October 2, 2024 meeting. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to October 2, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. Item 5 was pulled for discussion. Item 6 was pulled for discussion. Item 7 was pulled for discussion. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications Item 8 was pulled for discussion. 9. HR-2024-077986; PR-2024-078046 – 1607 W 10th St. Mary Baylor House Council District 9 2 Proposal: Addition. (Postponed August 7, 2024) Applicant: William Kane 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. 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 August 7, 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 October 2, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 11. HR-2024-070259 – 1811 Newton St. Stanley Homestead/Stone House Council District 9 Proposal: Replace stone on retaining wall and stairs. Applicant: Mel Fuechec City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 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. 12. HR-2024-101715 – 719 Congress Ave. State Theatre Council District 9 Proposal: Reconstruct sign. Applicant: Jonathan Humphrey 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 Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. Item 13 was pulled for discussion. 3  14. HR-2024-095214 – 701 Baylor St. Castle Hill Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Third-story addition and replace deck. Applicant: Linda Sullivan City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to October 2, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. Item 15 was pulled for discussion. National Register District Permit Applications Item 16 was pulled for discussion. Item 17 was pulled for discussion. 18. HR-2024-090303 – 1109 Claire Ave. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: New construction of a garage. Applicant: Sean Guess 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 19 was pulled for discussion. Demolition and Relocation Permit Applications Item 20 was pulled for discussion. 21. PR-2024-022957 – 4700 S Congress Ave. #10 Council District 3 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed August 7, 2024) Applicant: Michele Lynch City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion with a City of Austin Documentation Package. The applicant has amended the overall proposal for the site to reflect Committee feedback. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to October 2, 2024, per passage of the consent 4  postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 22. PR-2024-043035 – 1702 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Council District 1 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed August 7, 2024) Applicant: Colton Santmyer City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage relocation of the front house elsewhere in the neighborhood, where it will retain its historic context and continue to tell the stories of those who migrated to Austin from Antioch. If the Commission feels that the building retains sufficient historical associations, initiate historic zoning for the front house only; relocation within the same area of East Austin will not preclude later historic zoning. 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 October 2, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 23. PR-2024-043035 – 1704 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Council District 1 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed August 7, 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. While the buildings retain some integrity, they do not appear to have the same level of significance as the front house at 1702 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to October 2, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. Item 24 was pulled for discussion. Item 25 was pulled for discussion. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 5. C14H-2024-0115 – 906 W 17th St. Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Phoebe Allen 5 City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from family residence (SF-3) to family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Phoebe Allen spoke in favor of historic zoning. Bob Swaffar spoke in favor of historic zoning. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner Heimsath seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Recommend historic zoning based on Architecture and Historical Associations on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. 6. PR-2024-064274 – 1500 E 12th St. Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed August 7, 2024) Applicant: HLC 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. Tracy Witte spoke in favor of historic zoning. Ora Houston spoke in favor of historic zoning. Meghan King spoke in favor of historic zoning. Eric Standridge spoke in favor of historic zoning. Nicholas Sandlin spoke against historic zoning. Ryan Puzyeki spoke against historic zoning. Megan Slattery spoke against historic zoning. Elliot Dew spoke against historic zoning. Item 6 was taken up first. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and recommend historic zoning based on Architecture, Historical Associations, and Community Value on a motion by Commissioner Dudley. Commissioner Rubio seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 6  Commissioner Dudley left the dais. 7. PR-2024-026690 – 900 Spence St. Council District 3 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed August 7, 2024) Applicant: HLC City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Recommend historic zoning. Alternately, postpone the public hearing to October 2, 2024 to invite the applicant to the next meeting of the Architectural Review Committee to discuss alternatives to demolition. Dominique Levesque spoke against historic zoning. David Peganyee spoke against historic zoning. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner Heimsath seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing open and postpone to the October 2, 2024 meeting, inviting the applicant to the September 11, 2024 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee, on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 8. HR-2024-077497 – 2305 E 21st St. Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: New construction accessory dwelling unit. (Postponed August 7, 2024) Applicant: Roy Jensen City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. Commissioner Featherston left the dais. Michael Magner spoke in favor of the project. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Rubio seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing open and postpone to the October 2, 2024 meeting, inviting the applicant to the September 11, 2024 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee, on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner Evans seconded the motion. Vote: 3-5. Commissioners Koch, Heimsath, McWhorter, Alvarez, and Grogan opposed. The motion failed. 7  MOTION: Approve the application in accordance with staff’s recommendation on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 6-2. Commissioners Rubio and Evans opposed. The motion passed. 13. HR-2024-095142 – 2504 Bridle Path Culberson House Council District 10 Proposal: Addition, new doors and windows, new cabana, new siding. Applicant: Minnie Webb City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. Minnie Webb spoke in favor of the project. Nina Falgout Sterrett spoke in favor of the project. 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 open and postpone to the October 2, 2024 meeting, inviting the applicant to the September 11, 2024 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee, on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. 15. HR-2024-100502 – 3300 Duval St. Finch-Kruger House Council District 9 Proposal: Replace roof. Applicant: Derek Barcinski City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. Derek Barcinski spoke in favor of the project. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. Commissioner Larosche left the dais. MOTION: Approve the application in accordance with staff’s recommendation on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. National Register District Permit Applications 16. PR-2024-033568 – 1409 Alta Vista Ave. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 8  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. Alex Finnell spoke in favor of the project. Clifton Ladd spoke against the project. Commissioner Larosche returned to the dais. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and initiate historic zoning based on Architecture and Community Value on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. The motion failed due to lack of a second. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and postpone to the October 2nd, 2024 meeting on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. 17. HR-2024-097641 – 1703 Newning Ave. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: New construction. Applicant: Carey Balzer City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans. Carey Balzer spoke in favor of the project. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Rubio seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and postpone to the October 2, 2024 meeting on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 6-2. Commissioners Koch and McWhorter opposed. The motion passed. 18. DA-2024-089522 – 810 W 11th St. West Downtown National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: Drew Raffaele 9  City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Drew Raffaele spoke in favor of the project. Charles Peveto spoke against the project. 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 open and postpone to the October 2, 2024 meeting, inviting the applicant to the September 11, 2024 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee, on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. Demolition and Relocation Permit Applications 20. PR-2024-042274 – 1205 Cotton St. Council District 1 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed Augus 7, 2024) Applicant: DAR Construction City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Initiate historic zoning. Should the Commission decide against initiation, strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, and release the demolition permit only upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Holly Arthur spoke in favor of the project. Sara Dagostini spoke in favor of the project. 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 Evans seconded the motion. Vote: 7-1. Commissioner Larosche opposed. The motion passed. 24. PR-2024-021145 – 7304 Knox Ln. Council District 10 Proposal: Relocation. (Postponed August 7, 2024) Applicant: Leah Bojo City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider initiation of historic zoning. Should the Commission decide against historic zoning, strongly encourage the applicant to relocate the house elsewhere on the property, rather than outside the City limits, and release the relocation 10 permit only upon receipt of a City of Austin Documentation Package and a plan for archaeological monitoring. Temaria Davis spoke in favor of the project. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and initiate historic zoning based on Architecture, Historical Associations, Archeology, Community Value, and Landscape Feature on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Extend the meeting to 10:15 on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Rubio seconded the motion. Vote: 7-1. Commissioner Larosche opposed. The motion passed. 25. PR-2024-096343 – 5303 Samuel Huston Ave. Council District 1 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: DAR Construction City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider whether the church meets the architectural and associational significance required for initiation of historic zoning. Should the Commission decide against initiation, release the demolition permit only upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Mike Speciale spoke in favor of the project. Diana Dean spoke against the project. 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 October 2, 2024 meeting on a motion by Commissioner Evans. Commissioner Rubio seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Tax Abatement Applications 26. 809 Lydia St. Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District Council District 1 Applicant: Lori Martin 11  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. Commission Items 27. Discussion and possible action on the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. Item 27 was taken third. MOTION: Request that the Preservation Plan Committee develop a recommendation to Council for the October 2, 2024 meeting on a motion by Commissioner Evans. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. COMMITTEE UPDATES 28. Grants Committee – Discussion on scheduling meeting dates for the Grants Committee. 29. Operations Committee – Discussion on scheduling meeting dates for the Operations Committee. 30. Architectural Review Committee – Updates from August 14, 2024 meeting. Update given by Commissioner Koch of the Architectural Review Committee. 31. Preservation Plan Committee – Discussion on scheduling meeting dates for the Preservation Plan Committee. ADJOURNMENT – 10:12 PM, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Rubio seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. 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. 12  13