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REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026, 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) AB CARL LAROSCHE (D-6) X ROXANNE EVANS, VICE CHAIR (D-2) X TREY MCWHORTER (D-10) X JEFFREY ACTON (MAYOR) X TONYA PLEASANT-WRIGHT (D-1) X JAIME ALVAREZ (D-7) X JUDAH RICE (D-4) AB HARMONY GROGAN (D-5) X BAT TANIGUCHI (D-9) X KEVIN KOCH (D-3) DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: 6:01PM 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. Karen Kocher spoke on the Barton Springs Bridge project. Jason Haskins spoke on the Barton Springs Bridge project. Ricca Keepers spoke on a project at 522 Sunny Ln. David Heymann spoke on the Barton Springs Bridge project. Bill Bunch spoke on the Barton Springs Bridge project. Ben Livingston spoke on the Barton Springs Bridge project. Charles E. Walker spoke on the Barton Springs Bridge project. Patricia Bobeck spoke on the Barton Springs Bridge project. Meghan King Namour gave updates on Preservation Austin. Asai Meyer spoke about transportation planning. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on February 4, 2026. MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 9-0. The motion passed. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS Historic Zoning 2. C14H-1987-0016 – 810 W. 10th St. Mayer-Howse House Council District 9 Proposal: Recommend ordinance cleanup via Commission-initiated historic zoning to Planning Commission and City Council. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from general office- equitable transit-oriented development-equitable transit-oriented density bonus (GO- ETODDBETOD) district zoning to general office-historic landmark-equitable transit-oriented development-equitable transit-oriented density bonus (GO-H-ETOD-DBETOD) district zoning as a means of correcting the existing administrative record. MOTION: Recommend historic zoning per staff recommendation with the passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 9-0. The motion passed. National Register Historic District Permit Applications 3. 4. HR-2025-145729 – 2100 Barton Springs Rd. WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT. No Commission action required. LM-2025-155778; HR-2026-014183 – 617 Congress Ave. Congress Avenue National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Reconfigure the primary facade and construct a balcony. Applicant: Jeff Schindler; Jeb Barmish City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans for alterations and release the application. 5. 6. 7. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 9-0. The motion passed. HR-2026-014204 – 809 Congress Ave. Congress Avenue National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a compatible building, retaining the Congress Avenue facade. Applicant: Carson Nelson City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of remaining historic- age material, but approve the demolition permit application. The Historic Landmark Commission must review new construction drawings prior to permit release in National Register Historic Districts. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 9-0. The motion passed. HR-2026-010143 – 1611 Preston Ave. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Reconfigure existing front wall and construct an addition. Applicant: Meegan Beddoe City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans for alterations and proposed addition and release the application. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 9-0. The motion passed. PR-2026-015633 – 1508 Pease Rd. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Construct a new residence. Applicant: Paul Zubeldia 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 Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 9-0. The motion passed. Demolition and Relocation Permit Applications 8. PR-2026-012921 – 844 Airport Blvd. Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1976 commercial building, a long-time location of Dan’s Hamburgers. Applicant: Katie Congdon; Douglas Frey 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. Katherine Congdon spoke in favor of demolition. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 9-0. The motion passed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. Approve budget recommendation to City Council for FY 2026-27, sponsored by Vice-Chair Evans and Commissioner Taniguchi. MOTION: Approve the recommendation on a motion by Vice Chair Evans. Commissioner Taniguchi seconded the motion. Vote 9-0. The motion passed. 10. Approve a recommendation for Commission initiation of historic zoning for the Hill-Thomson House at 1906 Maple Ave., sponsored by Commissioner Alvarez and Commissioner Pleasant-Wright. MOTION: Approve the recommendation per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 9-0. The motion passed. 11. Discuss nominations and possible action to approve a member to represent the Historic Landmark Commission on the Downtown Commission. MOTION: Vote to nominate Commissioner Taniguchi to the Downtown Commission on a motion by Chair Heimsath. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. 12. Discuss nominations and possible action to approve a member for the Preservation Plan Committee. MOTION: Vote to nominate Commissioner Pleasant-Wright to the Preservation Plan Committee on a motion by Chair Heimsath. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Vote to nominate Commissioner Larosche to the Preservation Plan Committee on a motion by Chair Heimsath. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. Determinations of Eligibility for Partial Ad Valorem Tax Relief 13. Conduct a hearing and vote on certifying eligibility and recommending properties for partial ad valorem tax exemptions for historic landmarks for 2026. Nick Hill spoke in favor. MOTION: Approve the recommendation for partial ad valorem tax relief per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. COMMITTEE UPDATES 14. 15. 16. Update from the Architectural Review Committee regarding the February 11, 2026 meeting. Members: Commissioners Koch, Alvarez, and Grogan. Commissioner Koch presented an update on the Architectural Review Committee. Update from the Operations Committee regarding the February 18, 2026 meeting. Members: Commissioners Rice, Acton, and McWhorter. Commissioner Rice presented an update on the Operations Committee. Update from the Preservation Plan Committee regarding the February 10, 2026 meeting. Members: Commissioners Larosche, Evans, and Taniguchi. Vice Chair Evans presented an update on the Preservation Plan Committee. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT: 7:10PM 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.