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REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 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) X 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) AB JUDAH RICE (D-4) X HARMONY GROGAN (D-5) X BAT TANIGUCHI (D-9) X KEVIN KOCH (D-3) Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Vice Chair Evans, Commissioner Larosche, Commissioner Grogan 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. Anne-Marie McKaskle-Davis gave updates on the Heritage Preservation Grant. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on July 1, 2026. MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing on 1906-1908 Nueces St. regarding administrative approval of religious-owned property per State law by Austin Lukes, Planner Senior, Historic Preservation Office, Austin Planning. Briefing regarding updates on the project at 1010 E. Cesar Chavez St. by Ingrid Gonzalez Featherston, AIA, Senior Architect, MF Architecture. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 4. 5. PR-2026-008188 – 1005 E. 8th St. – POSTPONED BY APPLICANT Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building. (Postponed by applicant on July 1, 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 September 2, 2026 Historic Landmark Commission meeting. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to September 2, 2026 meeting per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. HR-2026-090085 – 4412 Avenue B Hyde Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Rehabilitate the exterior of a contributing building and construct a rear addition. Applicant: Tere O’Connell City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness in concurrence with Architectural Review Committee feedback. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. National Register Historic District Permit Applications 6. 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 July 1, 2026) 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. Clifton Ladd spoke in opposition. Barbara Cilley spoke in opposition. Anita Taschurr spoke in opposition. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner Koch. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and postpone to the September 2, 2026 meeting, inviting the applicant to attend the August 12, 2026 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee on a motion by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner Koch. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. 7. PR-2026-059982 – 2009 Travis Heights Blvd. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building. (Postponed by HLC on July 1, 2026) 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. Lindsey Lee spoke in opposition. Francesco Passanti spoke in opposition. Clifton Ladd spoke in opposition. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Acton, seconded by Commissioner Pleasant-Wright. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and postpone to the September 2, 2026 meeting on a motion by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner Acton. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. 8. 9. PR-2026-088618; HR-2026-095060 – 1207 Bickler Rd. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a rear addition. Applicant: Clean Tag Permits City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans for proposed addition and release the application. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. PR-2026-079349 – 706 E. Monroe St. – POSTPONED BY APPLICANT Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building. Applicant: Hannah Ma City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Postpone the public hearing to September 2, 2026 and invite the applicant to the August 12, 2026 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee to discuss alternatives to demolition. Alternatively, 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. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to September 2, 2026 meeting per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. 10. HR-2026-076168 – 1106 Rio Grande St.- Pease Elementary School West Downtown National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Remodel Pease Elementary School. Applicant: Laurie Limbacher City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans for alterations and release the application. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. 11. 12. HR-2026-071919 – 705 West Lynn St. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a new residence. Applicant: Dan Illescas City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans for new construction and release the application. While not required when the demolition application was allowed to time out, request a City of Austin documentation package before demolition occurs. Donna Osborn spoke in opposition. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. SP-2026-035365; HR-2026-070009 – 611 West Lynn St. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct new residences. Applicant: Casey Giles City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans for new construction and release the application. Mike McHone spoke in favor. Kristen Padavic spoke in favor. Donna Osborn spoke in opposition. Alexander Shoghi spoke in opposition. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner Acton. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Reopen the public hearing and postpone to the September 2, 2026 meeting, inviting the applicant to attend the August 12, 2026 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee on a motion by Commissioner Koch, seconded by Commissioner Larosche. Vote 9-1. Commissioner Taniguchi opposed. The motion passed. Demolition and Relocation Permit Applications 13. PR-2026-040403 – 1808 E. Cesar Chavez St. – POSTPONED BY APPLICANT Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1930 building. (Postponed by applicant on July 1, 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. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to September 2, 2026 meeting per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. 14. 15. 16. SP-2025-096242 – 2406 Rosewood Ave. Rosewood Elementary School Council District 1 Proposal: Remodel and construct an addition to Rosewood Elementary School. Applicant: Blayne Stansberry City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the partial demolition and addition application, as well as proposed rehabilitation, upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. The project is sensitive to the building’s immense historical importance while allowing strategic additions and compatible modifications for adaptive reuse. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. PR-2026-080075 – 1708 Willow St. Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1905 building. Applicant: Karen Rodewald 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. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. PR-2026-073826 – 1915 Willow St. Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1912 building. Applicant: Roy Jensen 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. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. 17. 18. PR-2026-086869 – 1005 E. 13th St. Council District 1 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1917 building. Applicant: Kyieshe Woodley 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. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to September 2, 2026 meeting per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. PR-2026-063392 – 1903 Westridge Dr. Council District 5 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1966 A.D. Stenger building. Applicant: Charlie Jones City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Strongly 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 Larosche. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 19. Approve memorandum to Council related to the proposed changes to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. MOTION: Approve the memorandum on a motion by Commissioner Harris. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. COMMITTEE UPDATES 20. Update from the Architectural Review Committee regarding the June 10, 2026 and July 8, 2026 meetings. Members: Commissioners Koch, Alvarez, and Grogan. Commissioner Koch presented an update on the Architectural Review Committee. 21. 22. Update from the Operations Committee regarding the July 15, 2026 meeting. Members: Commissioners Rice, Acton, and Harris. Commissioner Acton presented an update on the Operations Committee. Update from Commissioner Taniguchi regarding the June 17, 2026 Downtown Commission meeting. Commissioner Taniguchi presented an update on the Downtown Commission. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT: 7:42PM 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.