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1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, October 2nd, 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 ab x x x ab 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. September 4, 2024 – Offered for consent approval.  MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA Historic Zoning Applications 2. C14H-2024-0102 – 9307 Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail Council District 9 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed September 4, 2024) Applicant: HLC City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to November 6, 2024. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to November 6, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. 3. C14H-2024-0103 – 1308 Springdale Rd. Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed September 4, 2024) Applicant: HLC City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to November 6, 2024. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to November 6, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. Item 4 was pulled for discussion. Item 5 was pulled for discussion. 6. PR-2024-021145 – 7304 Knox Ln. Council District 10 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed September 4, 2024) Applicant: HLC City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to November 6, 2024. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to November 6, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. 2  7. C14H-2024-0123 – 4310 Avenue H Council District Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Dulce Davis City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to November 6, 2024. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to November 6, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 8. HR-2024-040291– 1807 E Cesar Chavez St. Berner-Clark-Mercado House Council District 3 Proposal: Repair/replace deck and rails, paint exterior. (Postponed September 4, 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 November 6, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. 9. HR-2024-095142 – 2504 Bridle Path Culberson House Council District 10 Proposal: Addition, new doors and windows, new cabana, new siding. (Postponed September 4, 2024) Applicant: Minnie Webb City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to November 6, 2024. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to November 6, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. Item 10 was pulled for discussion. 11. HR-2024-111352– 1003 E 8th St. Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: New construction rear unit. Applicant: Norma Yancey 3 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 Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. 12. HR-2024-122011 – 1901 Cliff St. Thomas Cranfill House Council District 9 Proposal: Deck installation and window replacement. Applicant: Stephen Hawkins City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application but strongly encourage retention and/or non-destructive, removable enclosure of the rear window from the inside of the building rather than infill. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. 13. HR-2024-121988 – 2 Green Lanes Graves House Council District 10 Proposal: Rehabilitation and addition. Applicant: Tere O’Connell City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans, and recommend the applicant attend the next meeting of the Architecture Review Committee scheduled for October 9th. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to November 6, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. Item 14 was pulled for discussion. Item 15 was pulled for discussion. Item 16 was pulled for discussion. Item 17 was pulled for discussion. Item 18 was pulled for discussion. Item 19 was pulled for discussion. Item 20 was pulled for discussion. 4  Item 21 was pulled for discussion. Item 22 was pulled for discussion. National Register District Permit Applications 23. HR-2024-114445 – 1116 W 6th St. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Reconstruction of masonry façade. Applicant: Andy Linseisen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans, encouraging the applicant to design new signage and awnings in-kind with those found in historic photographs of the building. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. 24. HR-2024-109691 – 1105 Toyath St. Clarksville National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Addition. Applicant: Robert Bowman 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 Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. Item 25 was pulled for discussion. 26. HR-2024-113685 – 1611 Travis Heights Blvd. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: New construction rear units and new pool. Applicant: Jennifer Hanlen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. Demolition and Relocation Permit Applications 27. PR-2024-022957 – 4700 S Congress Ave. #10 5  Council District 3 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed September 4, 2024) Applicant: Michele Lynch City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to November 6, 2024. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to November 6, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. 28. PR-2024-043035 – 1702 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Council District 1 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed September 4, 2024) Applicant: Colton Santmyer City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to November 6, 2024. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to November 6, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. 29. PR-2024-043035 – 1704 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Council District 1 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed September 4, 2024) Applicant: Colton Santmyer City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to November 6, 2024. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to November 6, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. Item 30 was pulled for discussion. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 4. PR-2024-026690 – 900 Spence St. Council District 3 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed September 4, 2024) Applicant: HLC City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider historic zoning. Alternately, postpone the public hearing to November 6, 2024, to invite the applicant to the next meeting of the Architectural 6  Review Committee to discuss alternatives to demolition. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Rubio 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. 5. PR-2024-042274 – 1205 Cotton St. Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed September 4, 2024) Applicant: HLC City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Recommend the proposed zoning change from family residence- neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) to family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Should the Commission decide against recommendation of historic zoning to Planning Commission and Council, 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. Meghan King spoke in favor of historic zoning. Holly Arthur spoke in opposition of historic zoning. Sara D’Agostini spoke in opposition of historic zoning. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and recommend historic zoning based on Architecture, Community Value, and Historical Associations on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner Evans seconded the motion. Vote: 2-7. Commissioners Heimsath, Featherston, Larosche, McWhorter, Grogan, Koch, and Castillo opposed. The motion failed. MOTION: Release the demolition permit on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 7-2. Commissioners Rubio and Evans opposed. The motion passed. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 10. HR-2024-095214 – 701 Baylor St. Castle Hill Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Third story addition and replace deck. (Postponed September 4, 2024) Applicant: Linda Sullivan City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans. 7  Commissioner Featherston left the dais. Linda Sullivan spoke in favor of the project. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Release the plans with updates on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. National Register District Permit Applications 14. SB-2024-104451 – 312 ½ Congress Ave. Congress Avenue National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a sign. Applicant: Colton Gohlke City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the cabinet and blade signs, though recommend eliminating one from the design. Discuss the proposed window signage as they relate to city signage guidelines for National Register Historic Districts. MOTION: Take items 14 and 15 together on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and postpone to the November 6, 2024 meeting, inviting the applicant to the October 9, 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. SB-2024-104464 – 312 ½ Congress Ave. Congress Avenue National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a sign. Applicant: Colton Gohlke City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the cabinet and blade signs, though recommend eliminating one from the design. Discuss the proposed window signage as they relate to city signage guidelines for National Register Historic Districts. 16. HR-2024-097641 – 1703 Newning Ave. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: New construction. Applicant: Carey Balzer 8 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: Release the plans with comments on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 6-2. Commissioners Grogan and Rubio opposed. The motion passed. 17. DA-2024-089522 – 810 W 11th St. West Downtown National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: Drew Raffaele City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans. Drew Raffaele spoke in favor of the project. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Rubio seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and postpone to the November 6, 2024 meeting on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. 18. HR-2024-102958 – 1703 W 32nd St. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Second story addition, addition of covered back patio. Applicant: Frank Jones City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. Frank Jones spoke in favor of the project. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Rubio seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Rubio seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. 9  MOTION: Approve the application subject to approval by the Architectural Review Committee on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. 19. HR-2024-111332 – 2510 Wooldridge Dr. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Second story addition. Applicant: Michael Stouse City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. Michael Stouse spoke in favor of the project. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and postpone to the November 6, 2024 meeting, inviting the applicant to the October 9, 2024 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee, on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. The motion failed due to lack of a second. MOTION: Approve the application in accordance with staff’s recommendation with updates on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. 20. HR-2024-106503 – 1106 Travis Heights Blvd. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Additions. Applicant: Liz Salaiz City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans. Steven Kahn spoke in favor of the project. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and postpone to the November 6, 2024 meeting, inviting the applicant to the October 9, 2024 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee, on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 7-1. Commissioner McWhorter opposed. The motion passed. 21. HR-2024-110759 – 1106 Elm St. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Second story addition, new doors and windows, and new guard rail. Applicant: Dolores Davis 10 City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans. Gregory Thomas spoke in favor of the project. Scott Campbell spoke in favor of the project. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Release plans with comments on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. 22. HR-2024-055618 – 1607 Kenwood Ave. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Addition. 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. Anita Tschurr spoke against the project. Robin Sanders spoke against the project. Commissioner Evans left the dais. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Rubio seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Release plans with comments on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 6-1. Commissioner Rubio opposed. The motion passed. 25. PR-2024-108905 – 1407 Gaston Ave. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: Lindsay Hunter 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. Demolition permits in National Register districts may not be pulled until new construction plans have been reviewed by the Historic Landmark Commission. 11  Lindsay Hunter spoke in favor of the project. Natalie Kopp spoke in favor of the project. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Release the demolition permit on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 6-1. Commissioner Rubio opposed. The motion passed. Demolition and Relocation Permit Applications 30. PR-2024-096343 – 5303 Samuel Huston Ave. Council District 1 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed September 4, 2024) 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, strongly encourage adaptive reuse but release the demolition permit only upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 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 November 6, 2024 meeting on a motion by Commissioner Rubio. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Commission Items 31. Recommend that Council adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. MOTION: Take item out of order on a motion by Commissioner Castillo. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Accept the recommendation to Council to adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan on a motion by Commissioner Castillo. Commissioner Evans seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. 32. Discussion of proposed letter to Council regarding the Historic Preservation Acquisition Fund. COMMITTEE UPDATES 33. Grants Committee – Discussion on scheduling meeting dates for the Grants Committee. 12  34. Operations Committee – Discussion on scheduling meeting dates for the Operations Committee. 35. Architectural Review Committee – Updates from the September 11, 2024 meeting. Update was given by Commissioner Koch of the Architectural Review Committee. 36. Preservation Plan Committee – Updates from the September 18, 2024 meeting. Update was given by Commissioner Castillo of the Preservation Plan Committee. ADJOURNMENT – 9:47PM on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Rubio 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. 13  14