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Agenda

REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 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 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, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. For questions, please email preservation@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS BEN HEIMSATH, CHAIR (D-8) CARL LAROSCHE (D-6) ROXANNE EVANS, VICE CHAIR (D-2) VACANT (D-10) JEFFREY ACTON (MAYOR) TONYA PLEASANT-WRIGHT (D-1) JAIME ALVAREZ (D-7) JUDAH RICE (D-4) HARMONY GROGAN (D-5) BAT TANIGUCHI (D-9) KEVIN KOCH (D-3) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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 May 6, 2026. BRIEFINGS 2. 3. 4. Briefing regarding updates on the project at 1010 E. Cesar Chavez St. by Ingrid Gonzalez Featherston, AIA, Senior Architect, MF Architecture. Transfer of Development Rights Market Analysis Briefing by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Austin Planning; Kevin Howard Oliver, Project Manager; Abby Gillfillan, Principal, Lionheart; Darin Smith, Principal, EPS. Briefing on the East Austin Historic Resources Survey by Dr. Tara Dudley, Consultant, HHM & Associates. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 5. 6. PR-2026-008188 – 1005 E. 8th St. Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building. (Postponed by applicant on May 6, 2026) Applicant: Robbie MacGregor City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Postpone the public hearing to the July 1, 2026 Historic Landmark Commission meeting and invite the applicant to the June 10, 2026 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee to discuss alternatives to demolition. HR-2026-021800 – 1107 W. 9th St. Castle Hill Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Remodel a contributing house. (Postponed by applicant on May 6, 2026) Applicant: Nathan Griffith City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness. The applicant has implemented Architectural Review Committee feedback. 7. 8. 9. 10. PR-2026-032504; HR-2026-036164 – 304 W. 42nd St. Hyde Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building and construct a new residence. (Postponed by HLC on May 6, 2026) Applicant: Jennifer Alonzi City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Concur with Architectural Review Committee feedback, and either postpone the public hearing to July 1, 2026 and invite the applicant to the June 10, 2026 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee for feedback on alternate plans, or deny the Certificate of Appropriateness. While the new construction proposal mostly meets the design standards, staff cannot recommend the removal of a contributing building in a locally designated historic district. HR-2026-057184 – 208 W. 32nd St. Aldridge Place Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct an addition to a contributing building. Applicant: Andrew Logan City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Postpone the public hearing to the July 1, 2026 Historic Landmark Commission meeting and invite the applicant to the June 10, 2026 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee. HR-2026-058442; C14H-2009-0023 – 706 Oakland Ave. Webster House Council District 9 Proposal: Make several alterations to a landmarked building. Applicant: Marcus McKenzie City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness. HR-2026-056957 – 2006 Maple Ave. Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Demolish a non-historic addition and construct a new addition at a contributing building. Applicant: Hunter Tipps City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness. National Register Historic District Permit Applications 11. 12. PR-2026-053766; HR-2026-059342 – 3304 Oakmont Blvd. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Construct a rear addition and new front porch at a contributing property. Applicant: James Gonin City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans additions and release the application. PR-2026-053670 – 1109 Travis Heights Blvd. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building. Applicant: Gabe Joseph 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 new construction drawings prior to permit release in National Register Historic Districts. Demolition and Relocation Permit Applications 13. 14. PR-2026-040403 – 1808 E. Cesar Chavez St. Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1930 building. (Postponed by HLC on May 6, 2026) Applicant: Karen Rodewald City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Consider initiation of historic zoning. Otherwise, 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. DA-2026-038798 – 403 Orchard St. Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1914 building. (Postponed by HLC on May 6, 2026) Applicant: Leah Bojo 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. 15. 16. 17. DA-2026-038813 – 1208 W. 4th St. Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1970s building. (Postponed by HLC on May 6, 2026) Applicant: Leah Bojo City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Consider initiation of historic zoning. Otherwise, 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. PR-2026-056008 – 916 W. Live Oak St. Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a building. Applicant: Gabe Joseph 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. PR-2026-057561 – 1302 Garden St. Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a building. Applicant: Johnathan Rocha 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. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 18. Review and adopt a revised list of eligible expenses for the Historic District Tax Abatement. COMMITTEE UPDATES 19. 20. 21. 22. Update from the Architectural Review Committee regarding the May 13, 2026 meeting. Members: Commissioners Koch, Alvarez, and Grogan. Update from the Operations Committee regarding the May 20, 2026 meeting. Members: Commissioners Rice and Acton. Update from the Preservation Plan Committee regarding the May 21, 2026 meeting. Members: Commissioners Larosche, Pleasant-Wright, and Vice Chair Evans. Update from Commissioner Taniguchi regarding the May 20, 2026 Downtown Commission meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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. PARKING AND VALIDATION Parking is available at the City Hall parking garage and is free with validation. REGISTER TO SPEAK All participants wishing to address the Commission must register to speak. Public participation is available by teleconference or in-person. Presentations and handouts are requested to be emailed by 12 PM, the day before the meeting. Teleconference Registration Registration for participation by teleconference closes at 12 PM, the day before the meeting. Teleconference code and additional information to be provided after the closing of the teleconference registration period. In-Person Registration While in-person registrants are encouraged to register in advance of the meeting, in-person registration closes at 5:45 PM, the day of the meeting. Please scan the QR code below with a mobile device or click on the link below. A mobile device will also be available at the meeting for public use for the purpose of speaker registration. https://forms.office.com/g/AH2zdpcC8W