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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts February 4, 2026 HR-2026-004703 Old West Austin Historic District 702 Winflo Drive 9 – 1 Proposal Construct a new residence at a property with a previously approved demolition. Research The house was owned and occupied by members of the Hamby family, who were related to the owners of the Hoffbrau, and worked as managers and bartenders in the 1950s. The first of this family to occupy the property were Robert & Mary Hamby, with Tom Hamby listed as owner by the 1960s. By the 1970s, Robert and Tom were listed as owners of the Hoffbrau in local papers. 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 in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location Setback is in keeping with neighboring contributing properties. 2. Orientation New construction is oriented towards the street, like other contributing structures in the district. 3. Scale, massing, and height Proposed design reads as a single-family house, similar to the majority of the district. However, the inclusion of a second story raises the overall height to around 28 feet. While there are other examples of contributing properties that are two stories, they are uncommon. The overall width of the house is in keeping with neighboring properties. 4. Proportions This portion of the historic district features uneven elevation and some of the most disparate house forms. To that end, the proportions of this proposed design do fit within this context, even if it would appear slightly out of place in other parts of the district. 5. Design and style Proposed design is distinct from any historic form in the district. The modern design does not create a false sense of historicism, nor does it borrow from any historic styles that appear out of place. Though the design reads as different from neighboring contributing properties, it does not overwhelm the streetscape and meets Standard 5.3. 6. Roofs A flat roof is proposed, which is distinct from its direct neighbors. However, there are contributing properties to the district that make use of flat roofs, making this proposal not entriely out of place. 7. Exterior walls Proposed exterior walls are to be clad in brick and stucco. Both of these materials are found in the district, and will not overwhelm or distract from the surrounding streetscape. 8. Windows and doors Window patterns do not match with nearby contributing properties, with most fenestreation placed at corners and not at centers of exterior walls. Window sizes are generally appropriate, and design elements such as simulated divided lites or false muntin/mullions are avoided. The front door faces the street as recommended by the Design Standards. 9 – 2 9. Porches None currently proposed. 10. Chimneys None currently proposed. 11. Attached garages and carports Attached garage is at the front of the building and housed within the overall building mass. Like this design, numerous contributing properties do have curb cuts with garages facing the street at an equal setback with the house, but these are typically to the side or as an extension to the hosue, not underneath a second floor, as is proposed here. Summary The project meets some of the applicable standards. Department Comments Previous Historic Landmark Commission action: November 5, 2025 – Demolition application PR-2025-105857 for this property was approved by HLC. Demolition permits in National Register Historic Districts are not released until plans for new construction are submitted for review and approved by the Commission. This application will time out on April 20th, 2026. Architectural Review Committee Feedback January 14, 2026: Scale, material, and overall volume of proposed design are appropriate, but look to other contributing properties in the neighborhood to more align with design elements such as a front porch or stoop, exterior cladding, or roof forms. Consider redesign of the fenestration patterns on the front elevation to make the spacingmore in keeping with windows at nearby contributing properties. Staff Recommendation Comment on plans for new construction in concurrence with Architectural Review Committee feedback and release the application. Location Map 9 – 3 Property Information Property Information Photos 9 – 4 Occupancy History City Directory Research, September 2025 Demolition application, 2025 1959 1957 1955 1954 1952 Tom Hamby, owner Robert & Mary Hamby, owners; manager at The Hoffbrau Same as above Same as above Address not listed Historical Information 9 – 5 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Aug 1, 1971 Permits 9 – 6 Sewer permit, 1953