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3 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Application for Certificates of Appropriateness December 3, 2025 HR-2025-137105 Stephen F. Austin Hotel 701 Congress Avenue Proposal Perform repair and maintenance at several areas of a City of Austin landmark. Project Specifications Replace 23 exterior wood double doors, including 6 sidelites and some hardware. Architecture The Stephen F. Austin Hotel is a 15-story hotel located in the Congress Avenue National Register district. It was designated as a City of Austin landmark in 1998. Design Standards The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects at historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards Replacement, rather than repair, is proposed for several exterior doors at the lower levels of the building. 5. Windows, doors, and screens Doors will be replaced with in-kind replacements, per included line drawings. Glazing for new units will be insulated glass at the second floor terrace. Hardware replacement is proposed where needed. 11. Commercial storefronts No change to the overall appearance of the entryways is proposed. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. Staff Recommendation Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness. Location Map 3 – 2 Property Information Photos 3 – 3 Google Streetview, 2024 General condition of doors at second floor balcony; Permit application, 2025