Front (North) Facade Side (East) Facade Side (West) Facade Rear (South) Facade architecture City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 6:00 P.M. City Hall — Council Chambers 301 W. 2 nd street Austin, TX 78701 Review Case No. GF 2025-094899 902 W Johanna st, Austin, TX 78704 To whom it may concern, We, on behalf of our client Frances Nahas (FEN Holdings LLC), after careful review and thought propose to demolish the existing home at 902 W Johanna St, Austin, TX 78704 in preparation for a future new construction home. Our client is adamantly opposed to the imposition of historic zoning on her property. Please consider this a valid petition and advise me if any further action is required to perfect this right. Regards, Point B Design Group Bob Allsop, Senior Associate Rachel Smith, Associate Principal cc: Bob Allsop, Rachel Smith, Frances Nahas t Point B Design Group | 1009 W 6th St Austin TX 78703 | 512-568-9803
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION BRIEFING: NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES NOMINATIONS SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 MONTOPOLIS NEGRO SCHOOL 500 MONTOPOLIS DRIVE PROPOSAL A valid nomination to the National Register of Historic Places has been submitted to the Texas Historical Commission for the Montopolis Negro School property at 500 Montopolis Drive. Austin’s Historic Landmark Commission is required by the provisions of the State of Texas Certified Local Government program to comment on the nomination and to notify the THC and CLG program coordinators of its position. The nomination will be heard by the Texas Historical Commission’s State Board of Review on September 19, 2025. Copies of the draft nomination and meeting information are available at thc.gov/sbrmeeting and (see backup). STAFF RECOMMENDATION Recommend approval of the nomination to the State Board of Review.
Historic Photo, 1940 Malcolm H. and Margaret Reed House 1712 Rio Grande photo courtesy Austin History Center East (Primary) Elevation 1712 Rio Grande Delta Tau Delta members gather on the front lawn for a photo, ca. 1930s 1712 Rio Grande photo courtesy of Delta Tau Delta Members enjoy the front porch ca. 1936. 1712 Rio Grande photos courtesy of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity brothers perch and plan on the front porch ca. 1940. 1712 Rio Grande photos courtesy of Delta Tau Delta South Elevation Oblique view of southeast corner 1712 Rio Grande South Elevation, ca. 1937 1712 Rio Grande photo courtesy of Delta Tau Delta South Elevation, ca. 1937 1712 Rio Grande photo courtesy of Delta Tau Delta Original Staircase no longer extant 1712 Rio Grande photos courtesy of Delta Tau Delta Delta Tau Delta members pose for group photo inside the house, ca. 1930s 1712 Rio Grande photos courtesy of Delta Tau Delta Hillel Foundation makes their home at 1712 Rio Grande, 1930. 1712 Rio Grande Fire damaged home’s interior twice in 1925 and 1932. Malcolm H. and Margaret Reed House 1712 Rio Grande Dolph Briscoe at Mount Bonnell Recognition of the home’s significance in a 1973 newspaper article. Dolph Briscoe, Jr., governor of Texas, lived in the house as a UT student. 1712 Rio Grande Delta Tau Delta members continue to have strong ties to UT traditions. 1712 Rio Grande photos courtesy of Delta Tau Delta Malcolm H. Reed was a notable figure in Austin’s early history. 1712 Rio Grande
From: To: Subject: Date: Candace Volz Contreras, Kalan 2514 Wooldridge Dr. Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:26:44 PM External Email - Exercise Caution Hello Kalan - We recently noticed an Historic landmark Commission sign at 2514 Wooldridge, as well as a demolition sign. Looking online, I found the "processes and notes" form on the Permits website (attached). What does "rejected" mean under "Historic Preservation? This owner, Hank Farrell, is with a property development/ management company and owns two adjacent properties on Wooldridge and, behind 2514, 2515 McCallum. In addition to the loss of 2514 Wooldridge as a contributing property in our NRD, it appears that Farrell will be tearing down 2514 to 1) create an "estate-let" or playground behind or next to one of his other contiguous properties, or 2) develop two or three of the lots into multi-family housing? Either outcome, plus the loss of the contributing property, is damaging to the historic appearance of our neighborhood. It does appear that the history of 2514, plus its largely intact facade, merits "H" zoning. But I disagree with the HLC staff's backup recommendations for "relocation or deconstruction and salvage". Both mean it leaves our neighborhood- the Wooldridge streetscape plus residents are the losers. Documenting the house is also a loss- what does a file cabinet or digital file full of "documentation" do for Austin's future?? Thank you for considering Pemberton Heights and Austin's future appearance as you make this decision. Incidentally, we've lost two contributing houses on Preston Ave. in the past 6 months, one torn down and one remuddled. 1412 Preston, the remuddled house, is no longer a contributing house in our NRD. It's appearance has been drastically changed. I know your office is understaffed, but in the meantime, Austin's architectural history is going down the drain. Candace Volz
September 3, 2025 Historic Landmark Commission Members City of Austin At a time when social and economic conditions are rapidly changing the landscape of East Austin, there comes an opportunity to preserve something historic and meaningful. The Calhoun House under consideration today is one such opportunity. The one-story home is located at 2401 Givens Avenue in East Austin, within the Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Historic District, east of the Texas Capitol. The Calhoun House was one of the first to be built in this subdivision and it is the anchor of a key intersection. This house has been owned and inhabited by the Calhoun family since its construction for Theodore Calvin (T.C.) and Thelma Calhoun in 1959. The RWHC Historic District is one of the most intact concentrations of post-World War II housing for African Americans in Austin. As an early neighborhood developed by Black professionals for Black professionals, its development pattern is strongly tied to its cultural significance as a professional, middle-class, suburban neighborhood. The Calhoun House embodies the architecture trend and style known as “California ranch.” The ranch form, low slung, traces its root to a West Coast style that goes back nearly 100 years ago, to the 1930s. The home is in excellent condition and retains its original style and serves as a community gathering place in East Austin. Historic Association T.C. and Thelma Calhoun left behind more than their homestead -- they left behind a legacy. They were both committed educators and prominent civic leaders in Austin during the mid-twentieth century, when racial policies hindered the success and prosperity of Black Americans. The Calhouns played pivotal roles in the success and cohesiveness of the RWHC neighborhood, but left their mark on the entire community. T.C. was the second principal of Kealing Junior High, the first junior high in Austin to serve African American students. He was principal there for more than 30 years and retired when desegregation policies closed it in 1971. T.C. was also a deacon and trustee of Ebenezer 3rd Baptist Church, a founder and treasurer of the Austin-Travis County Teachers’ Credit Union, President of the Texas State Teachers’ Association, a president of the Austin Negro Chamber of Commerce and a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Thelma Calhoun lived to be 103 years old. She was a graduate of the original L.C. Anderson High School, a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and as …
From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Megan Meisenbach Contreras, Kalan; Historic Preservation Office; Heimsath, Ben - BC C14H-2025-0086 1712 Rio Grande Street Item 3 on Wednesday"s Agenda Tuesday, September 2, 2025 11:10:15 AM Texas Humanities 1410 Rio Grande.png Some people who received this message don't often get email from this is important . Learn why External Email - Exercise Caution Greetings Chairman Heimsath and Historic Landmark Commissioners, Officers of the Judges Hill Neighborhood Association support the nomination of 1712 Rio Grande Street for Historic Landmark Status. We welcome this addition to the Judges Hill Neighborhood that has 25 Landmarks. Landmark designations include: Two properties individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places Nine properties designated as Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks 25 City of Austin Historic Landmarks (these include the properties with National and State designations) The 1712 Rio Grande Street, adjacent to Judges Hill seems related to the Texas Humanities Building, at 1410 Rio Grande St. Thank you, Megan Meisenbach Austin Landmark Historic Matsen House Texas Landmark Judges Hill Neighborhood CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov".
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250903-010 Date: September 3, 2025 Subject: National Register Applications at State Board of Review, Texas Historical Commission Motioned By: Vice-Chair Evans Seconded By: Commissioner McWhorter Recommendation Recommend approval of the National Register of Historic Places nomination of the Montopolis Negro School at 500 Montopolis Drive to the State Board of Review. Vote: 9-0 For: Chair Heimsath, Vice-Chair Evans, Commissioners Acton, Alvarez, Grogan, Koch, McWhorter, Rice, and Taniguchi Against: None Absent: Commissioner Larosche Attest: Kalan Contreras Historic Preservation Officer City of Austin Planning Department 1 of 1
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250903-012 Date: September 3, 2025 Subject: Nomination to Rally Austin Board of Directors Recommendation Nominate Bradford Patterson for a second three-year term on the Rally Austin board of directors. Motioned By: Vice-Chair Roxanne Evans Seconded By: Commissioner Trey McWhorter Vote: 9-0 in favor For: Chair Heimsath, Vice-Chair Evans, Commissioners Acton, Alvarez, Grogan, Koch, McWhorter, Rice, and Taniguchi Against: None Absent: Commissioner Larosche Attest: Kalan Contreras Historic Preservation Officer City of Austin Planning Department 1 of 1
From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Historic Preservation Office FW: PR 25-088150 - 2514 Wooldridge Drive Wednesday, September 3, 2025 1:41:40 PM 2512 Wooldridge Dr.png 2515 McCallum.png You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Subject: PR 25-088150 - 2514 Wooldridge Drive Sofia Wagner Historic Landmark Commission Hearing date September 3, 2025 I object to the application to demolish 2514 Wooldridge Dr. This property was recently purchased by a developer, Hanford (Hank) & Yvette Farrell who own the adjacent home, located at 2512 Wooldridge Dr. (photo attached), and the property directly behind 2514, which is 2515 McCallum (photo attached). The property next door, 2512 Woodridge Dr is also a candidate for historical preservation as it was likely built in the 1930s, around the same time as 2514 Wooldridge. Mr. Farrell is the founder of RPM Living Investments, LLC which is a multifamily management company. Mr. Farrell intends to tear down both of these historical homes in favor of a larger scale property, potentially for multi-family purposes. It is my understanding he intends to build a subsurface 6 car garage. Demolition of this historic home (and 2512 Wooldridge) would be detrimental to the character of our neighborhood, creating a loss in continuity of the street and a tremendous loss to the charm of our neighborhood. This property certainly has community value as it showcases the style of home during the 1930s and defines the character of the Pemberton neighborhood. This home is a historical artifact of Central Austin’s early development. Its demolition by a developer would prioritize short-term profit over preserving Austin’s unique history. In addition, this property and the adjacent 2512 Wooldridge are diagonally across the street from my residence which is on the Shoal Creek greenbelt. Following underground work with the drainage systems in the vicinity and recent rains, I have experienced water run off that is impacting the integrity of my property. I am concerned about demolition and rebuilding of a larger/more expansive home or multi-family units with underground garages that may cause irreparable harm or loss to my property. We have already experienced loss of a portion of our property, as have other neighbors on the street, and a demolition and new build of this magnitude could cause further damage. I respectfully request the application for demolition be denied. Johnny Mansour 2503 Wooldridge Drive Austin, Texas, 78703 CAUTION: This is …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025, 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd St., Austin, TX 78701 COMMISSION MEMBERS: X Ben Heimsath, (D-8) Chair X Roxanne Evans (D-2), Vice Chair X VAC VACANT (D-1) Jeffrey Acton (Mayor) X Kevin Koch (D-3) Judah Rice (D-4) X X Harmony Grogan (D-5) AB Carl Larosche (D-6) X Jaime Alvarez (D-7) X Bat Taniguchi (D-9) X Trey McWhorter (D-10) APPROVED MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak before the meeting will be allocated three minutes to speak about an item(s) that is not posted on the agenda. Meghan King spoke on Preservation Austin updates. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on August 6, 2025. MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Vice- Chair Evans. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 2. 3. PR-2025-041615 – 607 E. 38th St. Council District 9 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed by applicant on August 6, 2025) Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Do not grant historic zoning, as the property does not meet two criteria for designation. Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse or relocation, then material salvage and reuse, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Charles d’Harcourt spoke in favor of historic zoning. Jorge Alzaga spoke in opposition to historic zoning. MOTION: Close the public hearing and release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. C14H-2025-0086 – 1712 Rio Grande St. Reed House Council District 9 Proposal: Applicant-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Dave Anderson City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the proposed zoning change to add historic landmark combining district zoning (H) to the base zoning. Tere O’Connell spoke in favor of historic zoning. Robin Shepherd spoke in favor of historic zoning. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 9-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Approve the historic zoning application per staff recommendation on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Wednesday, August 13, 2025 – 4:00PM Permitting and Development Center Conference Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item NOT on the agenda once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed three minutes to comment. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, use the QR code or the link on this agenda. For questions, email preservation@austintexas.gov. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kevin Koch Jaime Alvarez Harmony Grogan CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers who register to speak prior to the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 1415 Lavaca St. Bartholomew-Robinson Building – Landmark Council District 9 Proposal: Update second-floor façade balcony. Applicant: Trey Apffel 604 Brazos St. Driskill Hotel – Landmark Council District 9 Proposal: Install new signage at two facades of the hotel. Applicant: Marcos Crane 1403 S. Congress Ave. Bergen-Todd House – Landmark Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a side addition to the main structure; construct outdoor seating areas/patios, ADA paths, and restroom facilities. Applicant: Victoria Haase 4302 Avenue C Hyde Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a new building. Applicant: Beca Floyd 2341 Corta St. Santa Rita Courts Council District 3 Proposal: Remove and replace existing exterior windows and doors; remove exterior paint; exterior restoration of eleven buildings. Applicant: David Carroll 705 Brownlee Circle. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a new building. Applicant: David Carroll 6801 Northeast Dr. Council District 1 Proposal: Modernization of elementary school. Applicant: Chase Shirley 607 E. 38th St. Council District 9 Proposal: Total demolition. Applicant: Jorge Alzaga ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route …
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Historic Landmark Commission Applications in Review for August 6, 2025 Regular Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. The public may comment on formal agenda items in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to comment once per item and are allowed three minutes to speak. To participate remotely by telephone, speakers must register by noon on the day before the hearing via the QR code and link at the end of this document. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Commission Approve the minutes from the July 2, 2025, regular meeting of the Historic Landmark PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 2. C14H-2025-0022 – 1701 San Gabriel St. Graves House Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning (Postponed by applicant on July 2, 2025) Applicant: Sean Reynolds City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 3. PR-2025-041615 – 607 E. 38th St. Council District 9 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 4. C14H-2025-0077 – 200 N. IH 35 Svrd SB. Palm Park Shelter House Council District 9 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Paul Brooks City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Permit Applications 5. HR-2025-036220 – 506 Barton Blvd. Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum Heritage Grant Project Council District 5 Proposal: Replace an electric line, upgrade existing security lighting, and repair an existing mechanical gate. Applicant: Victoria Pontiff City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 6. HR-2025-086147 – 200 N. IH 35 Svrd. SB Palm Park Shelter House Heritage Grant Project Council District 9 Proposal: Restore the original masonry, removing the non-historic roof; replace the non- historic windows with windows matching historic photos; and construct a canopy. Applicant: Efrain Velez City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 7. HR-2025-085211 – 1201 E. 7th St. Green & White Grocery Heritage Grant Project Council District 3 Proposal: Replace roof and siding in kind, repair wood roof elements, replace mechanical systems, restore and replace light fixtures, gutter and downspout installation. Applicant: Architexas City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 8. HR-2025-085822 – 713 Congress Ave. Paramount Theatre Heritage Grant Project Council District 9 Proposal: Replace window glass, sills, and bottom sashes on upper floors; install new storm windows interior; restore or replace …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, July 2nd, 2025 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Board and Commissions Room 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. View the meeting online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. COMMISSION MEMBERS: X X X X AB Kevin Koch (D-3) Judah Rice (D-4) X Ben Heimsath, (D-8) Chair Roxanne Evans (D-2), Vice Chair Jeffrey Acton (Mayor) Harrison Eppright (D-1) X X X X X Harmony Grogan (D-5) Carl Larosche (D-6) Jaime Alvarez (D-7) Bat Taniguchi (D-9) Trey McWhorter (D-10) CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 PM DRAFT MINUTES PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Meghan King spoke on Preservation Austin updates. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the June 4, 2025 regular meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Rice seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Rice seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on the Downtown Austin Historic Resource Survey Presenter: Kim McKnight, Division Manager, Historic Preservation Office 1 3. Briefing on the Creative Reset for the Heritage Grant Program Presenter: Melissa Alvarado, Heritage Tourism Division Manager, Office of Art, Culture, Music and Entertainment PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 4. C14H-2025-0022 – 1701 San Gabriel St. Graves House Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Sean Reynolds City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request to August 6, 2025. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to August 6, 2025, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 5. C14H-2025-0066 – 201 & 217 Red River St. Castleman-Bull/Trask House Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Riley Triggs City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the proposed zoning changes from CBD-H to CBD (Tract 1), CBD to CBD (Tracts 2 and 3), and CBD to CBD-H (Tract 4). Riley Triggs spoke in favor of historic zoning. Larry Irsik spoke in favor of historic zoning. Jenny Chilton …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, August 6th, 2025 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some Commission members may be participating by videoconference. View the meeting 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 allocated 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. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, (D-8) Chair Roxanne Evans (D-2), Vice Chair Jeffrey Acton (Mayor) Harrison Eppright (D-1) Kevin Koch (D-3) Judah Rice (D-4) Harmony Grogan (D-5) Carl Larosche (D-6) Jaime Alvarez (D-7) Bat Taniguchi (D-9) Trey McWhorter (D-10) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak before the meeting will be allocated three minutes to speak about an item(s) that is not posted on the agenda. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on July 2, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 2. C14H-2025-0022 – 1701 San Gabriel St. Stedman-Graves House Council District 9 City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Grant the proposed zoning change from family residence (SF-3) to family residence-historic combining district (SF-3-H) zoning. 3. PR-2025-041615 – 607 E. 38th St. Council District 9 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Do not grant historic zoning, as the property does not meet two criteria for designation. Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse or relocation, then material salvage and reuse, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 4. C14H-2025-0077 – 200 N. IH 35 Svrd SB. Palm Park Shelter House Council District 9 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Paul Books (City of Austin) City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the proposed zoning change, as agreed to by the property owner, from public use (P, pending) to public use-historic landmark (P-H). Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 5. HR-2025-036220 – 506 Barton Blvd. Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum Heritage Grant Project Council District 5 Proposal: …
CASE NUMBER: C14H-2025-0077 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET HLC DATE: August 8, 2025 PC DATE: TBD CC Date: TBD APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission with owner agreement from Parks and Recreation Department HISTORIC NAME: Palm Park Shelter House WATERSHED: Waller Creek ADDRESS: Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park, 200 N. IH-35 Svrd. SB ZONING CHANGE: P (pending) to P-H. See department comments below. COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Grant the proposed zoning change from public use (P) (pending) to public use-historic landmark (P-H) combining district zoning. (See Department Comments for explanation of zoning timeline). LANDMARK DESIGNATION QUALIFICATIONS: architecture, community value, historical associations HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: July 2, 2025: Initiate historic zoning (10-0). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: TBD CITY COUNCIL ACTION: May 8, 2025: Adopt Resolution No. 20250508-042, initiating zoning for Palm Park to a base zoning that is appropriate based on its current use and directing staff to pursue historic landmark zoning for the shelter house to comply with Heritage Preservation Grant funding regulations. CASE MANAGERS: Kalan Contreras, Planning Department, 512-974-2727/kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov Paul Books, Austin Parks and Recreation Department 512-978-1315/paul.books@austintexas.gov NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Neighborhoods Council, City of Austin Downtown Commission, Downtown Austin Alliance, Downtown Austin Neighborhood Assn. (DANA), East Austin Conservancy, El Concilio Mexican American Neighborhoods, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Lower Waller Creek, Preservation Austin, Tejano Town, Waterloo Greenway DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The shelter house’s zoning to public use (P) is currently pending, as it is located on an unzoned (UNZ) portion of land. City Council will hear the zoning application applying public (P) zoning (C14-2025-0072), as directed by Resolution No. 20250508-042, in October 2025. The subsequent rezoning from P to P-H will be heard in tandem at the same Council meeting. The property owner has received a Heritage Preservation Grant from the Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. The Historic Landmark Commission will review a Certificate of Appropriateness for the grant-funded rehabilitation of the shelter house on August 6, 2025. A 2022 survey report conducted for the Texas Department of Transportation identified the park and its assets as eligible for individual listing on the National Register of Historic Places. 1 BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized 1 Mitchell, R., and E. Pettis. “Historical Resources Survey Report: Capital Express Central – Intensive-level Survey: Palm Park, 200 North Interstate Highway I-35” (No. 0015-13–388, Texas Department of Transportation), 2022. architectural …
