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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, April 2nd, 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 (D-2), Vice COMMISSION MEMBERS: x ab Chair x x x Jeffrey Acton (Mayor) Harrison Eppright (D-1) Kevin Koch (D-3) VACANT (D-4) x ab x ab x Harmony Grogan (D-5) Carl Larosche (D-6) Jaime Alvarez (D-7) Bat Taniguchi (D-9) Trey McWhorter (D-10) AGENDA 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. Mary Kahle spoke about the Preservation Austin Homes Tour. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. March 5, 2025 – Offered for consent approval. CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA Historic Zoning Applications 2. C14H-2025-0022 – 1701 San Gabriel St. 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 May 7, 2025. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to May 7, 2025, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 3. HR-2025-026162 – 503 E Mary St. Mary Street Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Addition to the rear. Applicant: Miguel Cantu 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 Alvarez seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. National Register District Permit Applications 4. 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 March 5, 2025) Applicant: Jennifer Hanlen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to May 7, 2025. 2 MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to May 7, 2025, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. 6. HR-2025-023066 – 1820 W 10th St. Clarksville National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Partial demolition, addition to existing house, new construction two-story unit. Applicant: Chloe Ingram 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 Koch. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. 8. HR-2025-028113 – 1507 Lorrain St. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a carport and construct a garage as well as a rear covered patio. Applicant: Tisha Ritta 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 Koch. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. 9. PR-2025-024836 – 1324 Alta Vista Ave. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: Susan Parten 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: Release the demolition application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. 3 Demolition and Relocation Permit Applications 11. PR-2025-017540 – 2307 Bridle Path Council District 10 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: Nick Foxx 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. MOTION: Release the demolition application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. 12. PR-2025-022277 – 1307 Crestwood Rd. Council District 9 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: Bill Totten 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: Release the demolition application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. 13. PR-2025-026197 – 4523 Avenue B Council District 9 Proposal: Partial demolition and addition. Applicant: Jennifer Smith City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application, encouraging the applicant to move the addition at least 15’ from the front wall of the house, upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Release the demolition application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. 4 14. PR-2025-142715 – 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd. House Park Council District 9 Proposal: Repair grandstands, replace failing ADA infrastructure, demolish existing press box, and construct new press box. Applicant: Austin Independent School District City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage a one-story press box, rather than a two-story box, but concur with Architectural Review Committee feedback and approve the application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Release the demolition application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. 15. PR-2025-025231 – 6004 Spancreek Cir. Council District 10 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: Joel Nolan 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. MOTION: Release the demolition application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION National Register District Permit Applications 5. PR-2024-159632 – 705 West Lynn St. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed March 5, 2025). Applicant: DAR Construction City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans. Scott Turner spoke in favor of demolition. Steve Amos spoke against demolition. Charles Rice spoke against demolition. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Acton. Commissioner Eppright seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. 5 MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and postpone to the May 7, 2025 meeting on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Eppright seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. 7. PR-2025-009478 – 2307 Windsor Rd. Unit 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: Consider postponement to the May 7, 2025, public hearing to allow additional time for research and community feedback, as well as to invite the applicant to the Architectural Review Committee. Brian Haley spoke in favor of demolition. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Release the demolition permit application on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote: 5-2. Commissioners Heimsath and Grogan opposed. The motion failed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and postpone to the May 7, 2025 meeting on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Eppright seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. Demolition and Relocation Permit Applications 10. 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 pending structural documentation submitted by the applicant. 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. Mary Margaret Ara spoke in favor of demolition. Jay Corder spoke in favor of demolition. Mike McHone spoke in favor of demolition. Jack Modesett spoke in favor of demolition. 6 Reagan Sahadi spoke in favor of demolition. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Close the public hearing and initiate historic zoning on a motion by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Heimsath seconded the motion. Vote: 1-6. Commissioners McWhorter, Acton, Grogan, Alvarez, Eppright, Koch opposed. The motion failed. MOTION: Release the demolition permit application in accordance with staff’s recommendation on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Eppright seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0-1. Commissioner McWhorter abstained. The motion passed. DISCUSSION ITEMS 16. Presentation and discussion on proposed amendments to the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO), which includes height allowances, uses, affordability requirements, district boundaries, parking standards, and design criteria. Presenter: Alan Pani. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 17. Discuss nominations and possible action to approve a member to represent the Historic Landmark Commission on the Downtown Commission. MOTION: Vote to nominate Commissioner Larosche to the Downtown Commission on a motion by Commissioner Alvarez. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. 18. Conduct officer elections for 2025. MOTION: Postpone the 2025 officer elections to May 7, 2025 on a motion by Commissioner Alvarez. Commissioner Eppright seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. 19. Approve budget recommendation for FY 2025-26. MOTION: Approve the FY 2025-26 budget recommendation with edits on a motion by Commissioner Heimsath. Commissioner Eppright seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. 20. Vote to nominate members to the Grants Committee, Operations Committee, and Preservation Plan Committee. MOTION: Postpone the nominations of Committee members to May 7, 2025 on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. 7 Determinations of Eligibility for Partial Ad Valorem Tax Relief 21. Consider the 2025 applications for partial ad valorem tax exemptions for historic properties and vote on recommending them for approval or disapproval. MOTION: Approve the recommendation for partial ad valorem tax relief per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. COMMITTEE UPDATES 22. Grants Committee – Discussion on scheduling meeting dates for the Grants Committee. Members: Commissioners McWhorter, Alvarez. 23. Operations Committee – Discussion on scheduling meeting dates for the Operations Committee. Members: Commissioners Koch, Larosche. 24. Architectural Review Committee – Comments on the March 12, 2025 meeting. Members: Commissioners Koch, Grogan, Alvarez. 25. Preservation Plan Committee – Discussion on scheduling meeting dates for the Preservation Plan Committee. Members: Commissioners Heimsath, Evans. ADJOURNMENT 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