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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Demolition and Relocation Permits September 2, 2026 PR-2026-091653; GF-2026-100925 2204 Chestnut Avenue 16 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1949 house. Architecture One-story bungalow with inset porch, horizontal wood siding, and gabled roof. Research The house at 2204 Chestnut Avenue was built in 1949. For at least ten years, it was owned by Willie and Callie Phillips. Mr. Phillips worked as a porter, first for the railroad and then for the Pi Phi sorority. Department Comments The Historic Landmark Commission’s 75-day timeline for action begins on September 2, 2026 and ends on November 16, 2026. Property Evaluation The 2016 East Austin lists the property as contributing to potential local and National Register historic districts. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain integrity, though windows have been replaced. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building does not appear to convey architectural significance. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. 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. Location Map 16 – 2 Property Information Photos 16 – 3 16 – 4 Demolition permit application, 2026 Occupancy History City Directory Research, August 2026 1959 1955 1952 1949 Willie and Callie Phillips, owners – porter, Pi Phi Sorority Willie and Callie Phillips, owners – porter, MKT Railroad Willie and Callie Phillips, owners – porter Not listed Historical Information 16 – 5 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 02 Mar 1956: 19 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 29 May 1964: 8. Permits