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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 CURRENT COMMISSIONERS X BEN HEIMSATH, CHAIR (D-8) AB CARL LAROSCHE (D-6) X ROXANNE EVANS, VICE CHAIR (D-2) X AUGUST HARRIS III (D-10) X JEFFREY ACTON (MAYOR) X TONYA PLEASANT-WRIGHT (D-1) X JAIME ALVAREZ (D-7) X JUDAH RICE (D-4) X HARMONY GROGAN (D-5) X BAT TANIGUCHI (D-9) X KEVIN KOCH (D-3) DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: 6:00PM 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. Meghan King Namour gave updates on Preservation Austin. Lee Ackerly spoke about 916 Congress Ave. Pat Georgiou spoke about 916 Congress Ave. Sophia DeLoretto Chudy spoke about the Barton Springs Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on May 6, 2026. MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 9-0-1. Commissioner Harris abstained. The motion passed. 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. Robbie MacGregor spoke in favor. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner Grogan. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and postpone to the July 1, 2026 meeting, inviting the applicant to attend the June 10, 2026 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee on a motion by Commissioner Acton, seconded by Commissioner Koch. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. 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. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. 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. Jennifer Alonzi spoke in favor. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Acton, seconded by Commissioner Koch. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and postpone to the July 1, 2026 meeting, inviting the applicant to attend the June 10, 2026 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee on a motion by Commissioner Koch, seconded by Commissioner Acton. Vote 9-0-1. Commissioner Rice abstained. The motion passed. 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. Caitlyn Hough spoke in favor. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Koch, seconded by Commissioner Grogan. Vote 9-0. Commissioner Rice off the dais. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and postpone to the July 1, 2026 meeting, inviting the applicant to attend the June 10, 2026 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee on a motion by Commissioner Koch, seconded by Commissioner Grogan. Vote 9-0. Commissioner Rice off the dais. The motion passed. 9. 10. 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. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. 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. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. National Register Historic District Permit Applications 11. 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. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 9-0-1. Commissioner Harris abstained. The motion passed. 12. 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. Francesco Passanti spoke in opposition. Ruth Casarez spoke in opposition. Annie Possis spoke in opposition. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Acton, seconded by Commissioner Harris. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and postpone to the July 1, 2026 meeting, inviting the applicant to attend the June 10, 2026 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee on a motion by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner Acton. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. Demolition and Relocation Permit Applications 13. 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. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to July 1, 2026 meeting per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Harris. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. 14. 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. Leah Bojo spoke in favor. Donna Osborn spoke in opposition. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Acton, seconded by Commissioner Harris. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Approve the demolition permit application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package on a motion by Commissioner Koch, seconded by Commissioner Acton. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. 15. 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. Leah Bojo spoke in favor. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Acton, seconded by Commissioner Harris. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Approve the demolition permit application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package on a motion by Commissioner Koch, seconded by Commissioner Harris. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. 16. 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. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. 17. 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. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Acton, seconded by Commissioner Harris. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Approve the demolition permit application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package on a motion by Commissioner Koch, seconded by Commissioner Acton. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 18. Review and adopt a revised list of eligible expenses for the Historic District Tax Abatement. MOTION: Adopt the revised list of eligible expenses for the Historic District Tax Abatement per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 9-0-1. Commissioner Harris abstained. The motion passed. COMMITTEE UPDATES 19. 20. Update from the Architectural Review Committee regarding the May 13, 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 May 20, 2026 meeting. Members: Commissioners Rice and Acton. 21. 22. Commissioner Rice presented an update on the Operations Committee. Update from the Preservation Plan Committee regarding the May 21, 2026 meeting. Members: Commissioners Larosche, Pleasant-Wright, and Vice Chair Evans. Vice Chair Evans presented an update on the Preservation Plan Committee. Update from Commissioner Taniguchi regarding the May 20, 2026 Downtown Commission meeting. Commissioner Taniguchi presented an update on the Downtown Commission. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Request to initiate historic zoning for the Doris Miller Auditorium. Sponsored by Vice Chair Evans and Commissioner Pleasant-Wright. ADJOURNMENT: 8:56PM 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.