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Agenda

REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 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) KEVIN KOCH (D-3) ROXANNE EVANS, VICE CHAIR (D-2) CARL LAROSCHE (D-6) JEFFREY ACTON (MAYOR) TONYA PLEASANT-WRIGHT (D-1) JAIME ALVAREZ (D-7) JUDAH RICE (D-4) HARMONY GROGAN (D-5) BAT TANIGUCHI (D-9) AUGUST HARRIS III (D-10) 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 June 3, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS Historic Zoning 2. 3. C14H-2026-0039 – 400 W. 37th St. James Harvey and Pearl Caldwell House Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Terri Myers, Preservation Central City Sta(cid:431): Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation O(cid:431)ice, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request for rezoning from family residence- neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NCCD-NP) to family landmark-neighborhood conservation combining district- neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district. residence-historic C14H-2026-0045 – 2300 Rosewood Ave. Doris Miller Auditorium Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Sta(cid:431): Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation O(cid:431)ice, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from public- neighborhood plan (P-NP) to public-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (P-H-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 4. PR-2026-008188 – 1005 E. 8th St. Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building. (Postponed by HLC on June 3, 2026) Applicant: Robbie MacGregor City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Consider backup provided to determine need for total demolition versus opportunity for partial demolition or repair to the damaged existing structure. If more information or discussion is needed, postpone the public hearing to the August 5, 2026 Historic Landmark Commission meeting. 5. 6. 7. 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 June 3, 2026) Applicant: Jennifer Alonzi City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Concur with Architectural Review Committee feedback and 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. (Postponed by HLC on June 3, 2026) Applicant: Andrew Logan City Sta(cid:431): Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation O(cid:431)ice, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness in concurrence with Architectural Review Committee feedback. HR-2026-052864; C14H-1975-0018 – 507 E. 10th St. German Free School Council District 9 Proposal: Replace the roof of a landmarked building. Applicant: Christopher Markley City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Request more information on specific roofing materials proposed as well as confirmation of project size and scope in order to determine no adverse effects from the roof installation. Upon receipt of this information by city staff, administratively approve the Certificate of Appropriateness. National Register Historic District Permit Applications 8. 9. 10. PR-2026-053670 – 1109 Travis Heights Blvd. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building. (Postponed by HLC on June 3, 2026) Applicant: Gabe Joseph City Sta(cid:431): Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation O(cid:431)ice, 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. PR-2026-059982 – 2009 Travis Heights Blvd. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building. Applicant: Gabe Joseph City Sta(cid:431): Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation O(cid:431)ice, 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. PR-2026-069571; HR-2026-073406 – 1212 Bickler Rd. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a two story second unit behind the existing residence. Applicant: Lindsey Peavler City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans for new construction and release the application. Demolition and Relocation Permit Applications 11. 12. 13. PR-2026-040403 – 1808 E. Cesar Chavez St. Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1930 building. (Postponed by applicant on June 3, 2026) Applicant: Karen Rodewald City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Consider initiation of historic zoning. Should the Commission find that the building, as it exists, meets two of the criteria for Architecture, Historical Association, and Community Value initiate 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-2026-062237 – 2103 Enfield Rd. Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1952 building. Applicant: Nick Ammons 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-2026-062639 – 1004 W. 43rd St. Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1938 building. Applicant: Dino Longi City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation O(cid:431)ice, 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. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 14. 15. 16. Discuss nominations and possible action to approve a member for the Operations Committee. Vote to approve the 2025-2026 Annual Internal Review and Report. Approve the creation of a working group to engage in the Federal Historic Review Process and to obtain additional information and input regarding the historic Barton Springs Bridge and whatever may be proposed to restore, update, or replace it. COMMITTEE UPDATES 17. 18. 19. Update from the Architectural Review Committee regarding the June 10, 2026 meeting. Members: Commissioners Koch, Alvarez, and Grogan. Update from the Operations Committee regarding the June 17, 2026 meeting. Members: Commissioners Rice and Acton. Update from Commissioner Taniguchi regarding the June 17, 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. 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