City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet A. APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC ZONING PROJECT INFORMATION: DEPARTMENTAL USE ONLY APPLICATION DATE:__________________ FILE NUMBER(S) _____________________________________________ TENTATIVE HLC DATE: TENTATIVE PC or ZAP DATE:_________________ TENTATIVE CC DATE:_________________ CASE MANAGER _______________________________ APPLICATION ACCEPTED BY:________________________________________ CITY INITIATED: YES / NO ROLLBACK: YES/NO BASIC PROJECT DATA: :________________________________________________________________________________ 2. PROJECT NAME:________________________________________________________________________________ 3. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (or Range): __________________________________________________________ ZIP__________________________ COUNTY:______________________________________ IF PROJECT ADDRESS CANNOT BE DEFINED ABOVE: LOCATED ____________ FRONTAGE FEET ALONG THE N. S. E. W. (CIRCLE ONE) SIDE OF ______________________________________ (ROAD NAME PROPERTY FRONTS ONTO), WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY _______________________________________ DISTANCE FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH _________________________________________ CROSS STREET. AREA TO BE REZONED: 4. ACRES _________________ (OR) SQ.FT._______________ 5. ZONING AND LAND USE INFORMATION: EXISTING ZONING EXISTING USE __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ TRACT# (IF MORE THAN 1) ________ ________ ________ ACRES / SQ. FT. PROPOSED USE PROPOSED ZONING _______________ _______________ _______________ _____________ _____________ _____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ RELATED CURRENT CASES: (YES / NO) 6. ACTIVE ZONING CASE? 7. RESTRICTIVE COVENANT? (YES / NO) (YES / NO) 8. SUBDIVISION? (YES / NO) 9. SITE PLAN? FILE NUMBER: ______________________________________ FILE NUMBER: ______________________________________ FILE NUMBER: ______________________________________ FILE NUMBER: ______________________________________ Adopted December 2012 6 City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet PROPERTY DESCRIPTION (SUBDIVISION REFERENCE OR METES AND BOUNDS): 10a. SUBDIVISION REFERENCE: Name: _____________________________________________________________ Block(s) ______________________ Lot(s )___________________ Outlot(s) _____________________ Plat Book: _________________________________Page Number:_________________________________ 10b. METES AND BOUNDS (Attach two copies of certified field notes if subdivision reference is not available or zoning includes partial lots) DEED REFERENCE CONVEYING PROPERTY TO PRESENT OWNER AND TAX PARCEL I.D.: 11. VOLUME:_______________PAGE:______________ TAX PARCEL I.D. NO. _____________________________ OTHER PROVISIONS: 12. IS PROPERTY IN A ZONING COMBINING DISTRICT / OVERLAY ZONE? YES / NO TYPE OF COMBINING DIST/OVERLAY ZONE (NCCD,NP, etc)____________________________________ 13. LOCATED IN A LOCAL OR NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT? YES / NO 14. IS A TIA REQUIRED? YES / NO (NOT REQUIRED IF BASE ZONING IS NOT CHANGING) TRIPS PER DAY:_____________________________ TRAFFIC SERIAL ZONE(S):_________________ ________________ _________________ ________________ OWNERSHIP TYPE: PUBLIC 15. ___SOLE ___COMMUNITY PROPERTY ___PARTNERSHIP ___CORPORATION ____TRUST If ownership is other than sole or community property, list individuals/partners/principals below or attach separate sheet. OWNER INFORMATION: 16. OWNER CONTACT INFORMATION SIGNATURE:_______________________________________ NAME: _______________________________________ FIRM NAME:___________________________________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER: ______________________ STREET ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________________ CITY: ______________________________ STATE: _______________ ZIP CODE: ____________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________ AGENT INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE): 17. AGENT CONTACT INFORMATION SIGNATURE:______________________________________ NAME: ________________________________________ FIRM NAME:_____________________________________________TELEPHONE NUMBER: …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Palm Park Shelter House Historic Zoning August 2025 C14H-2025-0077 Paul Books, Planner Principal Overview −Background −Historic Justification −Request for Action Background • Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park • ~ 3 acres • City Council District 9 • Along Waller Creek in Downtown Austin • Adjacent to the historic Palm School Background Background • Palm Park is part of the Waterloo Greenway connecting Lady Bird Lake to Waterloo Park through a greenway trail and activated park spaces • Waterloo Greenway received an Historic Preservation Grant to revitalize the Shelter House as part of the redevelopment of Palm Park Background • Revitalized Shelter House becomes center of activity within the Park • Stone construction is stable allowing for adaptive re-use of the structure for park programming Historic Justification • Community Value • Strong association with Austin’s Mexican American community, nearby East Austin neighborhoods, and Lower Waller Creek District • Architecture • Embodies styles of the national movement pertaining to parks and park programing in the early twentieth century • Designed by noted local architect Hugo Kuehne representing an important era of growth and investment in Austin Parks Request for Action • Recommend Historic Zoning for the footprint of the Palm Park Shelter House Thank You
5-10 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATIONS FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS AUGUST 6, 2025 2025 HERITAGE GRANT RECIPIENTS: UMLAUF SCULPTURE GARDEN, HR-2025-036220 PALM PARK SHELTER HOUSE, HR-2025-086147 GREEN & WHITE GROCERY, HR-2025-085211 PARAMOUNT THEATRE, HR-2025-085822 GERMAN FREE SCHOOL, HR-2025-085774 SOUTHGATE-LEWIS HOUSE; HR-2025-082043 PROPERTY INFORMATION SCOPE OF WORK/APPLICANT ARC FEEDBACK 5.0 - Umlauf Sculpture Garden 506 Barton Boulevard HR-2025-036220 6.0 - Palm Park Shelter House 200 N IH 35 Service Road SB HR-2025-086147 7.0 - Green & White Grocery 1201 East 7th Street HR-2025-085211 8.0 - Paramount Theatre 713 Congress Avenue HR-2025-085822 9.0 - German Free School 507 East 10th Street HR-2025-085774 10.0 - Southgate-Lewis House 1501 East 12th Street HR-2025-082043 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Replace electric line, upgrade security lighting, repair mechanical gate. April 9, 2025: No additional feedback. Applicant: Victoria Pontiff Restore original masonry, replace non- historic windows with windows matching historic photos, remove non-historic roof, construct canopy. Applicant: Efrain Velez Replace roof and siding in kind, repair wood roof elements, replace mechanical systems, restore and replace light fixtures, gutter and downspout installation Applicant: Larry Irsik Replace window glass, sills and bottom sashes on upper floors; install new storm windows interior; restore or replace balcony doors as required. Applicant: Johnathan Humphrey July 9, 2025: Support the new design, which incorporates previous ARC feedback from June 2024. May 4, 2025: No additional feedback. July 9 2025: Support the proposal, which incorporates previous ARC feedback from February 2024. Repair foundation and reconstruct existing stone wall in-kind. May 14, 2025: No additional feedback. Applicant: Christopher Markley Replace roof, repair exterior siding and porch, restore windows Applicant: Bryan Kight May 14, 2025: Keep historic elements that must be removed due to deterioration onsite to inform new materials. Approve the 2025 Heritage Grant projects in concurrence with Architectural Review Committee feedback. LOCATION MAPS 5-10 – 2 5-10 – 3 5-10 – 4 5-10 – 5 5-10 – 6 5-10 – 7
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Umlauf Homestead Security & Safety Enhancement 506 Barton Blvd, Austin, TX 78704 Project Summary The UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum aims to improve public visibility, safety, and security at the historic Charles and Angeline Umlauf homestead, a National Register of Historic Places site, by: • Replacing a failing exterior electric line • Upgrading outdoor security lighting • Repairing a non-operational mechanical gate Managed by licensed contractors and preserving the site’s historical integrity, these essential infrastructure improvements will support safe, guided public tours and align with the UMLAUF’s Historic Preservation, Expansion, and Unification (HPEU) Plan to make the homestead fully accessible. Approved for funding by Heritage Preservation Grant 2025 City of Austin Heritage Tourism Division The project addresses 3 safety and security issues at at the historic site. Electrical Mechanical Gate Security Lighting replacing an exterior electric line and deteriorating support post between the home and studio repairing the non- installing LED security operational security gate with new remotes, keypad, and battery backup lighting Electrical Enhancements Mechanical Gate Security Lighting Thank you! Questions?
Palm Park Shelter House 01 Waterloo Greenway - The City of AustinMurray Legge Architecture LLCJune 07 2024Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates INC Historic Photograph from the 1940’s 02 Waterloo Greenway - The City of AustinMurray Legge Architecture LLCJune 07 2024Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates INC Shelter House Original Construction Drawings - Section 03 Waterloo Greenway - The City of AustinMurray Legge Architecture LLCJune 07 2024Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates INC Shelter House Existing Condition 04 Waterloo Greenway - The City of AustinMurray Legge Architecture LLCJune 07 2024Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates INC Shelter House Existing Condition 05 Waterloo Greenway - The City of AustinMurray Legge Architecture LLCJune 07 2024Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates INC V W H M M E 3rd Street H M M E Drop Off Lane AP Bike Rack DI M E P F B V W C LG Limestone Wall . . W O . L C RC TR WD Nest DI Play Area (Ages 5-12) Stone Seatwall, Typ. Shade Structure, Above, Typ. Stone Embankment Moveable Table and Chairs, Typ. DI DI WD Tree Deck DI EWF DI Custom Vestre Bench, Typ. Misting Pole, Typ. Misting Field Activity Pad Shelter House, Refer to Arch. Dwgs Existing Concrete Pad at Shelter House to Protect and Remain C C Garden Room Existing Concrete Stair S I - 3 5 F r o n t a g e R o a d Pavillion DI DI C R10'-0" Concrete Ramp Story Tree LG Maintenance Storage Portable Office Pod WD Play Area (Ages 2-5) Stone Embankment DI Embankment Slide Nest Double Metal Plant Rail, Typ. EWF Tree Deck DI WD Landscape Boulder, Typ. Wood Nest and Boardwalk 'B' Limestone Wall Chain Link Fence, Typ. L.O.W. Palm School (N.I.C.) 20 0 20 40 SCALE OF FEET Plan N Access Gate, Double Swing, Typ. Extent of Existing Palm Park Utility Relocation Easement SP-2019-0464D, (N.I.C.) Limestone Paving L.O.W. Exploration Lawns Limestone Slab, Typ. MH H M EM H H M M Concrete Plank Bridge 'A' Concrete Plank Bridge 'B' C C Culvert H M 1 Site Plan Scale: 1"=20'-0" MVVA Site Plan Proposed Wall, Refer to L800 Series Existing Surface Utilities to Remain, Refer to Civil Dwgs Proposed Manhole Proposed Riser Pole SIR SWANTE PALM NEIGHBORHOOD PARK AUSTIN, TEXAS CLIENT Waterloo Greenway City of Austin - Parks and Recreation Department LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Inc. Landscape Architects 16 Court Street, 11th Floor Brooklyn, New York 11241 Tel: …
Green & White Grocery – Proposed Exterior Maintenance City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission July 8, 2025 The Green & White Grocery was built in 1938 and features several additions from 1944, 1950, and 1965. The building was designated a City of Austin Historic Landmark in 2024. Green & White was recently awarded a City of Austin Heritage Preservation Grant and plans to use the funds for critical exterior maintenance. Photo 1: 1201 E. 7th Street aerial view (Source: Bing maps) Dallas | Austin | San Antonio www. architexas.com 1907 Marilla St. Second Floor Dallas, Texas 75201 p 214.748.4561 1023 Springdale Rd. Bldg 11 Suite E Austin, Texas 78721 p 512.444.4220 417 8th Street. San Antonio, Texas 78215 p 210.998.2422 Photo 2: Historic photo across E. 7th Street looking south at the Green and White Grocery, 1958 (Source: Portal to Texas History) Photo 3: Present day view across E. 7th Street P a g e 2 | 11 Photo 4: Primary north elevation fronting E. 7th Street Photo 5: Secondary west elevation facing Waller Street P a g e 3 | 11 Photo 6: Rear south elevation Photo 7: Secondary east elevation P a g e 4 | 11 Proposed Scope of Exterior Work EXTERIOR ENVELOPE 1. Replacement in kind of asphalt roofing with the exception of the front awning, including repairs to wood decking as needed, felt underlayment, and sheet metal flashing. Color and style to match existing. The awning roof cannot be replaced without disturbing asbestos siding shingles on the primary elevation that are in close proximity to the historic neon signage above. P a g e 5 | 11 Replace asphaltroofing in kindAwning asphaltroofing to remainReplace asphaltroofing in kind 2. Asbestos siding abatement will be required at roof flashing areas on the rear gable. Select asbestos siding will be replaced with fiber cement siding to match. P a g e 6 | 11 Select asbestossiding replacement atrear gable with fibercement substitute ofsimilar size andsurface textureExample fiber cementsubstitute asbestossiding product offeredby GAF 3. Repair and repainting of exterior wood roof elements (awning brackets, rafter tails, fascia boards, soffit tongue and groove, corner trim boards adjacent to asbestos siding replacement). P a g e 7 | 11 Repair &repaint woodrafter tailsRepair &repaint roofbrackets andsoffit tongue& grooveRepair &repaint woodrafter tailsRepair &repaint fasciaboardsRepair &repainttongue &groove soffitsReplaceand paintwood cornertrim boardsadjacent toasbestossidingreplacement 4. Installation of a galvanized half round gutter and round downspout …
DLR Group of North Carolina, P.C. a North Carolina corporation 1213 West Morehead Street, Suite 210 Charlotte, NC 28208 March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Assessment and Recommendations Existing Windows and Doors on Congress Avenue Elevation, 2nd and 3rd Floors Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Report and Recommendations March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 PART 1: CONDITION ASSESSMENT Areas of Condition Assessment: This report is to assess the condition of the double-hung windows and balcony doors at the second and third floors of the Congress Avenue elevation of the Paramount Theatre in Austin. Figure 1.1: Clip of original 1915 Paramount Theater plans with areas of assessment highlighted. 2 Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Report and Recommendations March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 1.1 Assessment of Existing Double-hung windows, 2nd and 3rd floors: a) The double hung windows are very possibly original. b) The window glass was shown to be replaced in the 1980 Renovation plans. No other work to the windows was shown in those plans. c) The windows sills are the most degraded and show significant water and sun damage. d) The bottom stile and rails of the bottom sashes are in mediocre condition. e) The putty holding in the glass has previously failed and was not neatly tooled where re-applyed f) All counterweights are broken or removed; most windows are painted shut (only two still open, which are used to access the roof of the marquee). g) The windows are not air-tight and let in drafts of air and dust. h) Exposed lintels above the windows are freshly painted and rust-free. i) Maintenance has included scheduled repainting of the exterior and re-puttying glass as needed. Figure 1.2: .... 3 Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Report and Recommendations March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 Figure 1.3: Areas of poor condition, exterior Figure 1.4: Interior view of existing windows 4 Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Report and Recommendations March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 Figure 1.5: Window hardware overpainted; counterweight non-functional Figure 1.6: Windows painted shut; glazing putty untooled 5 Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Report and Recommendations March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 1.2 Assessment of Existing Balcony Doors,. Pediments, & Transoms, 3rd floor 6 Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Report and Recommendations March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 7 Paramount Theatre, Austin Window Condition Report and Recommendations March 2025 UPDATED 9 JUNE 2025 …
Historic Review Application For Office Use Only Date of Submission:_________________________________ Case #:____________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Historic Preservation Office approval Date of Approval:___________________________________ Property Address: ______________________________________________________ Historic Landmark Historic District (Local) National Register Historic District Historic Landmark or Historic District Name:______________________________________________________________________________________________ Applicant Name: _______________________________ Phone #: ______________________ Email: ______________________________ Applicant Address: _______________________________ City: _______________________ __ State: ________________ Zip: __________ Please describe all proposed exterior work with location and materials. If you need more space, attach an additional sheet. PROPOSED WORK LOCATION OF PROPOSED WORK PROPOSED MATERIAL(S) 1) 2) 3) Submittal Requirements 1. One set of dimensioned building plans. Plans must: a) specify materials and finishes to be used, and b) show existing and proposed conditions for alterations and additions. Site Plan Elevations Floor Plan Roof Plan 2. Color photographs of building and site: Elevation(s) proposed to be modified Detailed view of each area proposed to be modified Any changes to these plans must be reviewed and approved by the Historic Preservation Office and/or Historic Landmark Commission. Applicant Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________________________ Submit complete application, drawings, and photos to preservation@austintexas.gov. Call (512) 974-3393 with questions. Design Standards and Guidelines for Historic Properties Adopted December 2012 Design Standards and Guidelines for Historic Properties Landmarks and National Register historic district properties If you are making changes to a historic landmark, the project must comply with these standards to receive a Certificate of Appropriateness. If you are making changes to a contributing property or constructing a new building within a National Register historic district, consider the standards below as advisory guidelines: 1. Use a property for its historic purpose or place it in a new use that requires minimal change to the defining characteristics of the building and its site and environment. 2. Retain and preserve the historic character or a property shall be retained and preserved. Avoid the removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property. 3. Recognize each property as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or architectural elements from other buildings, shall not be undertaken. 4. Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic significance in their own right shall be retained and preserved. 5. Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a historic property shall be preserved. 6. Deteriorated historic features shall …
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 ADDENDUM DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 23. Discuss nominations and approve a member to represent the Historic Landmark Commission on the Downtown Commission. 1
Stone Wall Disassembly & Reassembly Plan Location: 507 E 10th St Prepared by: AGC Home Remodeling Objective To carefully disassemble and reassemble the existing stone wall while preserving the original layout, structural integrity, and aesthetic. This will be achieved through systematic stone numbering, detailed documentation, and careful handling. Step-by-Step Plan 1. Pre-Work Preparation ● Photograph the entire wall from multiple angles (close-up and wide shots). ● Create a labeled elevation sketch of the wall to track stone placement. ● Assign a team lead to manage documentation and stone tracking throughout the process. 2. Stone Numbering & Mapping ● Each stone will be marked with a removable, weather-resistant tag or labeled with chalk/marker on the reverse side. ● Numbering will proceed row by row (left to right, bottom to top). ● A corresponding map and photo reference will be maintained to ensure accurate reassembly. 3. Disassembly Process ● Begin from the top row and carefully remove each stone. ● Stones will be handled manually or with soft tools to avoid breakage. ● Each stone will be placed on padded pallets or in labeled bins by row and number. ● Mortar will be cleaned off where appropriate, and any loose debris removed. 4. Storage & Protection ● All stones will be stored on-site in a covered, secure area. ● Labeled and separated by section to ensure efficient reassembly. ● Tarp or temporary fencing may be used for additional protection. 5. Reassembly Process ● Reinstall stones in reverse order of disassembly using the labeled plan and photo references. ● Mortar and joints will be matched as closely as possible to the original appearance. ● Repointing will follow standard masonry best practices and meet local code requirements. ● Final inspection to ensure appearance and structure matches original condition. Materials & Tools ● Numbering materials (tags, chalk, markers) ● Pallets or bins for stone organization ● Hand tools for mortar removal and stone handling ● Mortar mix to match existing ● Protective coverings for stone storage Estimated Timeline: Estimated disassembly: 4 - 8 Weeks Storage & preparation: 4 Weeks Reassembly: 4 - 8 weeks Total estimated time: 12 - 20 Weeks Notes ● Any damaged or deteriorated stones will be noted and reviewed with the client before replacement. ● All work will be performed in accordance with local building codes and preservation standards.
11.0 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS AUGUST 6, 2025 HR-2025-070336 GRAVES HOUSE 2 GREEN LANES PROPOSAL Expand a second-floor addition and construct a housing unit. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Construct a larger second floor space on a non-original side addition. 2) Construct a housing unit at the rear of the property, detached from the historic building. 3) Repair and rebuild retaining wall at the front of the property where necessary. ARCHITECTURE The Graves House is a 1938 Colonial Revival House designed by local architect H.F. Kuehne in the Old West Austin Historic District. Original drawings show a main symmetrical house with a center door along with a garage wing with a two-car garage and second floor featuring dormer windows above it. Later alterations saw a second floor constructed above the garage that eliminated the dormers and created a front facing gable, which is the current appearance. The main house has remained largely the same, with the center door bracketed by columns and shuttered windows. The second-floor features three windows matching those below. Exterior cladding is brick, and the main house has a side gabled roof clad in composition shingle. At the rear, a sunroom is present and in the original drawings, though the sunroom’s windows appear different and may have been replaced. The Graves House was designated historic by the City of Austin in 2004. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects at historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential additions 1. Location Addition is located at the side and rear of the original building, behind the garage wing. At the second floor, the addition will be set over the existing garage. 2. Scale, massing, and height The addition is an expansion of one corner of the first floor only, and the appearance is keeping with several projecting rooms at the rear of the buildings, such as at the sunroom extension at the southeast corner. The wraparound porch will be minimally visible from the front of the house. 3. Design and style Details of the second-floor porch are simple and compatible with the main house. Two glazed doorways will open to the porch but appear simple and centered on the addition. 4. Roofs The roof is proposed to be a …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS AUGUST 6, 2025 SB-2025-085188 CONGRESS AVENUE HISTORIC DISTRICT 609 CONGRESS AVENUE 12.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Install a sign. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct a 51 square foot sign on the front of a two-story building in a historic district. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin Signage Guidelines are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: New Signage 1. Number of signs Proposal is for one sign for a single tenant. 2. Sign types Application details an awning sign, which is a typology allowed by signage guidelines. 3. Sign size Proposed sign is just over 50 square feet in size. Awning signs are allowed to be the lesser of 8 square feet or 20% of the awning panel, which this proposal far exceeds. However, it is noted that the sign it proposes to replace is a similar size and its permit was approved in 2010. 4. Sign design, coloring and materials The design is simple and uses less than three colors. There is a black block with lettering as well as individual standalone lettering on the left half of the assembly. 5. Lettering Two typefaces are used, one of which is stylized to fit the brand of the tenant. It does not appear as too contemporary, however. 6. Lighting Documentation indicates that the sign will be lit internally. Historic sign guidelines state that internally lit cabinet signs are specifically prohibited within historic districts. 8. Sign placement Sign is placed near entrance, above the minimum required height, and centered on the awning. 9. Sign mounting It is assumed that the proposed sign will reuse the mounting elements or locations of the previous sign, which was installed in the same area. Summary The project [meets / does not meet / meets some of] the applicable standards. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Congress Avenue National Register district. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the sign’s size, given the previously installed signage in the same location. Do not approve internal lighting design and request indirect lighting.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS AUGUST 6, 2025 PR-2025-061450; GF-2025-064676 WEST LINE HISTORIC DISTRICT 1210 WEST 12TH STREET 13.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1949 contributing house. ARCHITECTURE Built in the early postwar period like many of its neighbors, the house at 1210 West 12th Street is simple in its single-story form but does feature Classical Revival elements, including a projecting pediment covering a front porch and original multi- lite windows. The foundation is elevated slightly above grade, which adds visual importance to the front porch and entry. At this porch, there is a single front door to one side and a small circular window to the other. Aside from the pedimented front gable, the roof is a side gable set at a moderate pitch. The wall is clad in horizontal wood siding that appears original. Together, these elements create an image of a house that has not been modified since original construction and retains excellent integrity. RESEARCH The first owners of the property after construction of the existing house were Lydia and Queenie Littman. Lydia Littman moved to Austin when she was a child, and, after graduating from the University of Texas, worked at a real estate company upon completion of further education and training newly available in the city. She became very successful in this field and became involved in various community groups. By the time she purchased the house on West 12th Street in her 70s, had her own business in real estate, loans, and investments. Upon semi-retirement around the same time, she continued to work out of her home office until her passing at the age of 92. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the West Line National Register district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 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: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of postwar architecture with Classical Revival elements. 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 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS AUGUST 6, 2025 PR-2025-029950; GF-2025-033059; HR-2025-056344 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 1703 ALAMEDA DRIVE 15.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1939 house and construct a residence. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Demolish the existing one-story house, which contributes to the National Register district. Construct a two-story house in generally the same location on the lot. ARCHITECTURE Built in a simple, minimal traditional form, the house at 1703 Alameda Drive is set at grade slightly above the street on a pier-and-beam foundation with a concrete skirt. Due to elevation at the site, the crawlspace is much higher at the front of the house than at the rear, where it sits nearly at-grade. The house is nearly rectangular in plan with a small front porch cutout at one corner, which is accessed from a stair leading to a front walkway. It is clad in horizontal wood siding at all exterior walls, and original screens are present at the four front windows as well as at the side, along with a screen door at the rear of the porch as the primary entryway. Windows are typically paired or arranged in three units, side-by-side. There is minimal overhang from the hipped roof, which is clad in composition shingle. Overall, the house is in intact condition when viewed from the street, with minimal alterations apparent. RESEARCH After construction around 1939, the house was first owned by Hiram & Doris Brown, who worked at local businesses such as Texas Cleaners & Shoe Repair. The Browns owned the property through World War II, and shortly after was sold to Charles & Bertha Kinney. Charles Kinney worked as a salesman and Bertha worked for many years as a clerk at the Internal Revenue Service. For a time, their adult son lived with them while attending the University of Texas. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location Proposed construction is generally on the same footprint as the existing house and matches setback to other houses on the street. 2. Orientation The proposed residence is oriented towards the street, like the existing house and neighbors on the same street. 3. Scale, massing, and height Generally, …
