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REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Historic Landmark Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT COMMISSIONERS X BEN HEIMSATH, CHAIR (D-8) X CARL LAROSCHE (D-6) X ROXANNE EVANS, VICE CHAIR (D-2) X TREY MCWHORTER (D-10) X JEFFREY ACTON (MAYOR) X JUDAH RICE (D-4) X JAIME ALVAREZ (D-7) AB BAT TANIGUCHI (D-9) X HARMONY GROGAN (D-5) X TONYA PLEASANT-WRIGHT (D-1) X KEVIN KOCH (D-3) DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: 6:05PM PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first [__10__] speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission Regular meeting on October 1st, 2025. MOTION: Approve the minutes with the correction of Vice Chair Evans as having made the motion for the Historic Zoning Application of C14H-2025-0095 – 2401 Givens Ave., Calhoun House. Motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 9-0. The motion passed. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding Heritage Preservation Grant Launch. Presentation by Kristina Koufos, Project Coordinator, Heritage Tourism Division, Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. Staff briefing regarding updates to the Equity-Based Preservation Plan progress dashboard. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Historic Preservation Office, Austin Planning. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS Historic Zoning 4. C14H-2025-0105 - 1112 W. 10th St. Simmons-Glaser House Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Lori Martin City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Recommend the proposed zoning change from family residence- historic district neighborhood plan (SF-3-HD-NP) to family residence-historic landmark- historic district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-HD-NP) combining district zoning. Lori Martin spoke in favor of historic zoning. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Recommend historic zoning per staff recommendation on the basis of community value and historical association on a motion by Vice Chair Evans. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote 9-0-1. Commissioner Rice abstained. The motion passed. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 5. HR-2025-099714; C14H-2013-0008 – 1504 E. 11th St. Ethel Pearl's Beauty Salon Council District 1 Proposal: Rehabilitate and remodel a landmark building. (Postponed by staff on October 1, 2025) Applicant: Mike Hale City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness in concurrence with Architectural Review Committee feedback. 6. 7. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. HR-2025-118292; C14H- 2004-0002 – 108 W. 33rd St. Ocie Speer House Council District 9 Proposal: Remodel existing guesthouse and construct a second-story addition with attached garage. Applicant: Lindsey Peavler City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness in concurrence with Architectural Review Committee feedback. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. HR-2025-131488; C14H-1996-0001 – 212 W. 33rd St. Simms House Council District 9 Proposal: Replace doors and windows with same size; paint; remove and replace existing asbestos tile roof. Applicant: Paul Balmuth City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. National Register Historic District Permit Applications 8. SP-2025-082872; HR-2025-115686 – 2300 E. 2nd St. Santa Rita Courts National Register Historic District Council District 3 Proposal: Rehabilitate and remodel a multi-family apartment complex. (Postponed by applicant on October 1, 2025) Applicant: Dunaway Associates City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans and release the application in concurrence with Architectural Review Committee feedback. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. 9. PR-2025-112882 – 514 E. Monroe St. Travis Heights National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building and partially demolish another contributing building. (Postponed by applicant on October 1, 2025) Applicant: Roy Jensen City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans for partial and total demolition and release the application. The Historic Landmark Commission must review plans for new construction in National Register districts before demolition permits may be issued. Mike McHone spoke in favor of demolition. Mike Chaveriat spoke in favor of demolition. Francesco Passanti spoke in opposition to demolition. Mike McHone offered a rebuttal in favor of demolition. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and postpone to the December 3, 2025 meeting, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Chair Heimsath seconded the motion. Vote 2-7-1. Commissioner Larosche, Commissioner Acton, Commissioner McWhorter, Commissioner Alvarez, Commissioner Grogan, Commissioner Rice, and Chair Heimsath opposed. Commissioner Pleasant-Wright abstained. The motion failed. MOTION: Release demolition permit per staff recommendation on a motion by Commissioner Acton. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote 7-2-1. Vice Chair Evans and Commissioner Koch opposed. Commissioner Pleasant-Wright abstained. The motion passed. 10. PR-2025-088150; HR-2025-113285 – 2514 Wooldridge Dr. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building (postponed by HLC on October 1, 2025) Applicant: Clean Tag Permits City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider whether the building’s significance offsets potential integrity issues when evaluating for landmark eligibility. If so, initiate historic zoning; if not, encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation or deconstruction and salvage, but approve the demolition permit application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Patrick Crane spoke in favor of demolition and new construction. Linda Sullivan spoke in favor of demolition and new construction. MOTION: Consider items 10 and 11 together, as they are related, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation package and provide comments on the new design, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. 11. PR-2025-088150; HR-2025-113285 – 2514 Wooldridge Dr. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Construct a new building. (Postponed by HLC on October 1, 2025). Applicant: Clean Tag Permits City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans for new construction and release the application in concurrence with Architectural Review Committee feedback. Patrick Crane spoke in favor of demolition and new construction. Linda Sullivan spoke in favor of demolition and new construction. MOTION: Consider items 10 and 11 together, as they are related, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation package and provide comments on the new design, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. 12. PR-2025-103903 – 1513 Murray Ln. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building. Applicant: Clean Tag Permits City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, relocation, or deconstruction and salvage over demolition, but approve the demolition permit application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. The Historic Landmark Commission must review plans for new construction in National Register districts before demolition permits may be issued. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to December 3, 2025 meeting per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. 13. PR-2025-105857 – 702 Winflo Dr. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building. Applicant: Roy Jensen City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, relocation, or deconstruction and salvage over demolition, but approve the demolition permit application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. The Historic Landmark Commission must review plans for new construction in National Register districts before demolition permits may be issued. Donna Osborn spoke in opposition to demolition. John Henry Swingler spoke in favor of demolition. Lauren Mago Swingler spoke in favor of demolition MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote 9-1. Commissioner Grogan opposed. The motion passed. 14. HR-2025-116823; PR-2025-114651 – 1110 Travis Heights Blvd. Travis Heights National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Remodel residence and construct a rear two-story addition. Applicant: Lindsey Peavler City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans for the rear addition and release the application. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. 15. HR-2025-116701; PR-2025-114360 – 2102 Kenwood Ave. Travis Heights National Register Historic District 16. 17. Council District 9 Proposal: Construct new carport Applicant: Christopher Clifton City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans for new construction and release the application. Sarah Grossman spoke in favor. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. DA-2025-131651 – 408 Congress Ave. Congress Avenue National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1885 building Applicant: Kelly Wright City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, relocation, or deconstruction and salvage over demolition, but approve the demolition permit application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. The Historic Landmark Commission must review plans for new construction in National Register districts before demolition permits may be issued. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. PR-2025-121780 – 1105 Maufrais St. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building. Applicant: Karen Rodewald City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, relocation, or deconstruction and salvage over demolition, but approve the demolition permit application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. The Historic Landmark Commission must review plans for new construction in National Register districts before demolition permits may be issued. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to December 3, 2025 meeting per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote 9-1. Commissioner Grogan opposed. The motion passed. 18. 19. PR-2025-124908 – 2602 Wooldridge Dr. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Construct new guest house and cabana. Applicant: Stephen Hawkins City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans for new construction and release the application. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. PR-2025-129953 – 1811 Palma Plaza Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building. Applicant: Joshua Brunsmann City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, relocation, or deconstruction and salvage over demolition, but approve the demolition permit application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. The Historic Landmark Commission must review plans for new construction in National Register districts before demolition permits may be issued. Donna Osborn spoke in opposition to demolition. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote 8-2. Commissioner Koch and Commissioner Grogan opposed. The motion passed. 20. HR-2025-132065 – 78 Rainey St. Rainey Street National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct an addition. Applicant: Amanda Swor City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans and release the application in concurrence with Architectural Review Committee feedback. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. Demolition and Relocation Permit Applications 21. PR-2025-112941 – 2821 Salado St. Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a circa 1923 building. Applicant: Roy Jensen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, relocation, or deconstruction and salvage over demolition, but approve the demolition permit application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 22. 23. Brian Copland spoke against discussion postponement. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to the December 3, 2025 meeting, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote 7-2-1. Commissioner McWhorter opposed. and Commissioner Commissioner Rice abstained. The motion passed. Pleasant-Wright PR-2025-118128 – 4708 Avenue H Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1928 building and a ca. 1970 building. Applicant: Karen Rodewald City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, relocation, or deconstruction and salvage over demolition, but approve the demolition permit application 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 McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. PR-2025-118578 – 2002 New York Ave. Council District 1 Proposal: Relocate a circa 1940 structure. Applicant: Nick Foxx City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, but approve the relocation permit application 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 McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 24. Approve a recommendation for Commission initiation of historic zoning for Bethany Cemetery, sponsored by Vice-Chair Evans and Commissioner Koch. MOTION: Approve the recommendation for initiation of historic zoning per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. COMMITTEE UPDATES 25. 26. 27. Update from the Architectural Review Committee regarding comments from the October 8, 2025, meeting. Commissioner Koch presented an update on the Architectural Review Committee. Update from the Operations Committee regarding comments from the October 17, 2025, meeting. Commissioner Rice presented an update on the Operations Committee. Updates from the Preservation Plan Committee regarding comments from the October 17, 2025, meeting. Commissioner Larosche presented an update from the Preservation Plan Committee. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT – 8:35PM on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Hunter Sturgill at Austin Planning, at 512-974-3393, preservation@austintexas.gov , to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Historic Landmark Commission, please contact Hunter Sturgill at 512- 974-3393, preservation@austintexas.gov. REGISTER TO SPEAK https://forms.office.com/g/AH2zdpcC8W