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1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, March 5th, 2025 – 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. Ben Heimsath, (D-8) Chair Roxanne Evans (Mayor), Vice COMMISSION MEMBERS: x x Chair x ab VACANT (D-1) VACANT (D-2) Kevin Koch (D-3) Raymond Castillo (D-4) x x x ab Harmony Grogan (D-5) Carl Larosche (D-6) Jaime Alvarez (D-7) VACANT (D-9) Trey McWhorter (D-10) 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. February 5, 2025 – Offered for consent approval. BRIEFINGS 2. CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA Historic Zoning Applications 3. C14H-2025-0022 – 1701 San Gabriel St. Briefing on Public Comment Period for Downtown Historic Resource Survey. Presenter: Sofia Wagner Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Whitehall Co-op City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to March 5, 2025. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to April 2, 2025, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Alvarez. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. The motion passed. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 4. HR-2024-095142 – 2504 Bridle Path Culberson House Council District 10 Proposal: Addition, new doors and windows, new cabana, new siding. (Postponed February 5, 2025) Applicant: Minnie Webb City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Application withdrawn. Application withdrawn. 5. HR-2025-014398 – 4105 Avenue G Hyde Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Two-story addition, new roof, and restoration. Applicant: Max Hambly City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans. 2  MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. The motion passed. 6. HR-2025-017456 – 200 The Circle Brunson House Council District 9 Proposal: Partial demolition, addition to the garage. Applicant: Slade Hebert City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. The motion passed. National Register District Permit Applications 7. HR-2024-123060 – 1003 Maufrais St. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Addition and remodel, new construction of a cabana and pool. (Postponed February 5, 2025) Applicant: Jennifer Hanlen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Application withdrawn. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to April 2, 2025, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Alvarez. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. The motion passed. Item 8 was pulled for discussion. Item 9 was pulled for discussion. 10. HR-2025-007269 – 503 E Annie St. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Two new construction single-family residences with attached carport, covered patios, uncovered deck, and pool. Applicant: Lincoln Davidson City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. The motion passed. 3  11. HR-2025-015133 – 1707 Alameda Dr. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Partial demolition, two-story addition. Applicant: Gary Wang City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. The motion passed. 12. HR-2025-015334 – 1802 Northwood Rd. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: New construction two-story rear unit. Applicant: Roy Jensen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans, encouraging the applicant to use horizontal siding and to choose windows with a different light pattern. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. The motion passed. 13. PR-2025-009478 – 2307 Windsor Rd. #2 Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: Kirk Zajac City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Postpone the application to the April 2, 2025 meeting. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to April 2, 2025, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Alvarez. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. The motion passed. 14. HR-2025-010863 – 1803 Travis Heights Blvd. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Two-story addition, new carport, remove old carport. Applicant: Nick Mehl City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. The motion passed. 4  Demolition and Relocation Permit Applications Item 15 was pulled for discussion. Item 16 was pulled for discussion. 17. PR-2025-011181 – 932 E 53rd St. Council District 4 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: Roy Jensen 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 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 Larosche. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. The motion passed. 18. PR-2025-008862 – 1310 Haskell St. Council District 3 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: Roy Jensen 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. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. The motion passed. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION National Register District Permit Applications 8. PR-2024-159632 – 705 West Lynn St. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: DAR Construction City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans. Alternatively, postpone the public hearing to invite the applicant to the Architectural Review Committee to discuss alternatives to total demolition, and to continue communication with neighborhood groups. Scott Turner spoke in favor of demolition. 5  Charles Rice spoke against demolition. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Approve the demolition permit application in accordance with staff’s recommendation on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 2-4. Commissioners Heimsath, Grogan, Evans, and Alvarez opposed. The motion failed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and postpone to the April 2, 2025 meeting with an invitation to the March 12, 2025 meeting of Architectural Review Committee on a motion by Commissioner Grogan. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. The motion passed. 9. HR-2025-005732 – 1412 Preston Ave. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Convert carport to garage, addition and remodel to front entry and rear. Applicant: Carissa Slater City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans, encouraging the applicant to retain the existing façade to allow the building to continue to contribute to the historic district. Susie Gibson spoke in favor of the project. Carissa Travis spoke in favor of the project. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Alvarez. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and postpone to the April 2, 2025 meeting with an invitation to the March 12, 2025 meeting of Architectural Review Committee on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. The motion passed. Demolition and Relocation Permit Applications 15. DA 2024-165526 – 2600 E Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Council District 1 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed February 5, 2025). Applicant: Drenner Group City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Concur with Committee feedback and release the demolition permit upon receipt of a City of Austin Documentation Package, encouraging the applicant to continue working with the neighborhood on future site development outside the Commission’s purview. 6  Temaria Davis spoke in favor of demolition. Berri McBride spoke against demolition in favor of a “no action” vote. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Approve the demolition permit application in accordance with staff’s recommendation on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. The motion passed. 16. PR-2025-008236 – 4901 Ridge Oak Dr. Council District 10 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: DAR Demolition City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Consider initiating historic zoning along with documentation submitted by the applicant regarding the structural condition of the house. If designation is not pursued, encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Mike McHone spoke in favor of demolition. Chad Nemec spoke in favor of demolition. Reagan Sahadi spoke in favor of demolition. Michael Dickson spoke in favor of demolition. Ricky Richter spoke neutrally on the demolition. Cathlin McCullough spoke against demolition. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and postpone to the April 2, 2025 meeting on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. The motion passed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Determinations of Eligibility for Partial Ad Valorem Tax Relief 19. Conduct a hearing and vote on certifying eligibility and recommending properties for partial ad valorem tax exemptions for historic landmarks for 2025. 7  MOTION: Approve the recommendation for partial ad valorem tax relief per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. The motion passed. COMMITTEE UPDATES 20. Grants Committee – Discussion on scheduling meeting dates for the Grants Committee. Members: Commissioners McWhorter, Alvarez. 21. Operations Committee – Discussion on scheduling meeting dates for the Operations Committee. Members: Commissioners Koch, Larosche. 22. Architectural Review Committee – Comments on the February 12, 2025 meeting. Members: Commissioners Koch, Grogan, Alvarez. Commissioner Koch gave an update on the Architectural Review Committee. 23. Preservation Plan Committee – Comments on the February 12, 2025 Preservation Plan Celebration. Members: Commissioners Heimsath, Evans, Castillo. Commissioner Heimsath gave an update on the Preservation Plan Celebration. ADJOURNMENT – 8:12 PM on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. 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. 8  9