. l i a n o s s e f o r P n g s e D e h t i t c a t n o c , e r u t a n g s i r o l a e s e h t f o y t i l i b a c i l p p a r o y t i d i l a v e h t y f i r e v o T . t n e m u c o d h c u s f o e s u d e z i r o h t u a n u r o , n o i t p u r r o c , n o i t a c i f i d o m GENERAL NOTES 1. ALL WORK SHALL BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH APPLICABLE BUILDING CODES, AND TO INCLUDE ALL REQUIREMENTS OF OTHER AGENCIES HAVING JURISDICTION. 2. EXAMINATION OF THE SITE AND PORTIONS THEREOF THAT AFFECT THIS WORK SHALL BE MADE BY THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR, WHO SHALL COMPARE EXISTING CONDITIONS WITH THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SATISFY HIM/HERSELF AS TO THE EXISTING CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH WORK IS TO BE PERFORMED. CONTRACTOR SHALL AT SUCH TIME ASCERTAIN AND VERIFY THE LOCATIONS OF EXISTING STRUCTURES. 3. THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS DESCRIBE DESIGN INTENT, AND ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE ALL INCLUSIVE. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MEANS AND METHODS TO PROVIDE COMPLETE OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS AND INSTALLATIONS. NO CLAIMS FOR ADDITIONAL WORK WILL BE AWARDED FOR WORK WHICH IS DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS OR WHICH IS REASONABLY INFERABLE FROM THEM. 4. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THOROUGH COORDINATION OF TRADES. ALL CLAIMS FOR ADDITIONAL WORK WILL NOT BE AWARDED FOR ANY AND ALL WORK RELATED TO SUCH COORDINATION. t n e u q e s b u s y n a r o f e b s n o p s e r i l t o n s i e r u t c e t i h c r A d r a w t u O . e r u t c e t i h c r A d r a w t u O y b d e h s i l b u p y l l i a n g i r o s a t n e m u c o …
Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Eric Schweiker <ems0228@gmail.com> Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:39 PM Historic Preservation Office Fwd: Attention Hunter Sturgill You don't often get email from ems0228@gmail.com. Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Hello. I am a resident of the Zilkr on the Park condominium located at 1900 Barton Springs Road. I am writing to object to the bridge replacement project proposed at 2100 Barton Springs Road, Case # 2025- 145729. To begin, it is not clear whether this project contemplates replacement of the vehicle bridge on Barton Springs, the pedestrian bridge on the hike and bike trail, or both. The existing bridges are suitable for current traffic. I do not see any upside for the area in replacing them unless they are structurally unsound. Also the area is already heavily disrupted as a result of the rebanking project on the hike and bike trail just downstream from the existing pedestrian bridge. We are looking forward to a return to normalcy when this project is completed and do not need another disruptive project following it. Best regards, Eric Schweiker 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". 1
702 Winflo Dr Preliminary Design January 2026 West facing view from Winflo Dr. 21' - 5" " 0 - ' 7 POOL YARD 3 /A2.1 56' - 11" " 0 - ' 0 1 PUE EASEMENT / SETBACK " 0 - ' 0 1 K C A B T E S " 1 1 - ' 2 2 6' - 1" SETBACK 1 . 2 A / 1 5' - 0" SETBACK " 8 - ' 4 4 2 / 1 . 2 A " 6 - ' 6 " 7 - ' 8 1 YARD " 0 - ' 5 2 K C A B T E S T N O R F 10' - 3" FRONT STEP DRIVE WAY STRIPS PERVIOUS PAVER LANDSCAPE PATH PRELIMINARY NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION This drawing is not to be used for regulatory approval, permitting, or construction purposes. 00/00/0000 FIELD INSPECTION REQUIRED Prior to performing any bidding, new construction, and/or repairs, general contractor shall visit the site, inspect all existing conditions, and report any discrepancies to the architect. R D O L F N W 2 0 7 I 3 0 7 8 7 X T , I N T S U A DATE ISSUED FOR 00/00/0000 REVIEW Site Plan 1 SITE PLAN 3/16" = 1'-0" A2.0 1 / WINFLO DR SITE PLAN A0.3 TRUE NORTH PLAN NORTH PL 1 A3.0 PL LIGHT COLORED STUCCO FINISH ROOF 123' - 10" 6' - 1" SETBACK VINES IN PLANTERS BEHIND PARAPET 33' - 6" 20' - 4" 3' - 2" BRICK OR STUCCO FINISH GARAGE DOOR 5' - 0" " 0 1 - ' 8 2 " 4 - ' 5 2 " 3 - ' 2 1 " 7 - ' 1 1 " 6 - ' 1 SECOND FLOOR 111' - 7" FIRST FLOOR = 523.0' 100' - 0" AVERAGE GRADE = 521.5' 98' - 6" 1 FRONT ELEVATION 1/4" = 1'-0" Front Elevation Current PRELIMINARY NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION This drawing is not to be used for regulatory approval, permitting, or construction purposes. 00/00/0000 FIELD INSPECTION REQUIRED Prior to performing any bidding, new construction, and/or repairs, general contractor shall visit the site, inspect all existing conditions, and report any discrepancies to the architect. R D O L F N W 2 0 7 I 3 0 7 8 7 X T , I N T S U A DATE ISSUED FOR 00/00/0000 REVIEW EXTERIOR …
Steering Committee Members: Stephen L. Amos, Chair Renae Alsobrook, Mark Ashby, Jeff Callahan, Scott Campbell, Mark Carlson, Hunter Coleman, Evelyn Fujimoto, Adrienne Goldsberry, Paula Hern, Nick Mehl, William Osborn, Charlie Rice, Paul Shattuck, Shawn Shillington February 1, 2026 RE: Item 9: HR-2026-004703 – 702 Winflo Drive – West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Dear Chair Heimsath and Commissioners, The Old West Austin Neighborhood Association (OWANA) Zoning Committee appreciates the applicant’s attendance at our January meeting to discuss their conceptual design proposal for 702 Winflo Drive, which would replace a contributing structure within the West Line National Register Historic District. Given the limited information presented, we strongly encourage the applicant to return to the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) with a complete submittal prior to proceeding to the Historic Landmark Commission (HLC) for further review. Accordingly, we respectfully request that the HLC hearing scheduled for February 4 be postponed to allow this additional work to occur. At this time, OWANA cannot determine whether to oppose or support the proposed design, as insufficient information has been provided regarding the proposed replacement structure. While the applicant presented a rudimentary site plan and a basic street-facing elevation, no building plans, sections, or three- dimensional drawings were provided to adequately illustrate the overall massing of the building or its relationship to adjacent properties. Although we appreciate that the site plan reflects a 25-foot front setback consistent with the neighborhood’s Restrictive Covenant (RC), additional documentation is necessary to evaluate compatibility with surrounding contributing homes. We also acknowledge the applicant’s stated willingness to work toward a solution that is more compatible with the neighborhood. Protecting these homes is vital to preserving the unique character and national recognition that define Old West Austin. Following the meeting, the applicant submitted images of nearby homes for comparison. However, some of the referenced examples are non-contributing structures and therefore do not provide an appropriate basis for comparison within the historic district. Additionally, the contributing structure at 716 Brownlee Circle was cited as an example of a street-facing garage; however, this property is located on a corner lot, and the garage is situated at the rear of the house rather than along the primary street frontage. These contextual distinctions are important when evaluating compatibility within the district. We believe additional work is required to align the proposal with the Old West Austin Neighborhood Design Guidelines and to provide a meaningful …
2/2/26, 2:41 PM Inbox - Lukes, Austin - Outlook Outlook John Henry Swingler, 702 Winflo proposal From Price Mulford <pricem35@gmail.com> Date Fri 1/30/2026 5:21 PM To Lukes, Austin <Austin.Lukes@austintexas.gov> You don't often get email from pricem35@gmail.com. Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution To whom it may concern, I am the owner of 716 Brownlee Cir, located directly across the street from 702 Winflo. I understand that the applicant for 702 Winflo recently got married, and I’m delighted that they want to start a family in this neighborhood and become our neighbors. We strive to be welcoming and inclusive to our neighbors. The proposed design is thoughtful, and it’s clear that the architect has made significant efforts to honor the neighborhood’s character. My home has a two-car side by side garage and a low-profile roof, which is similar to what is being proposed for 702 Winflo. Additionally, 804 Winflo features a modern design with a flat roof and a comparable style. I urge staff not to delay the application further, as it is will be approved, and unnecessary delays only add to the challenges of affordability for young families like theirs. Sincerely, Price Mulford 214-862-6092 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". https://outlook.office.com/mail/inbox/id/AAkALgAAAAAAHYQDEapmEc2byACqAC%2FEWg0A6UK4Akm%2F4kyeqPqQsWBd3wABmOYfbwAA?nativ… 1/1
2/2/26, 2:43 PM Inbox - Lukes, Austin - Outlook Outlook RE: Item 9 - 702 Winflo - HR-2026-004703 From Kim Overton <kimoverton@me.com> Date Mon 2/2/2026 12:06 PM To Cc Lukes, Austin <Austin.Lukes@austintexas.gov> zoning@owana.org <zoning@owana.org> You don't often get email from kimoverton@me.com. Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Chair Heimsath and HLC Commissioners, I am a nearby neighbor and the owner of 703 Brownlee Circle, writing regarding the proposed demolition and redevelopment at 702 Winflo Drive currently scheduled for Historic Landmark Commission review. As someone who values the historic character of our neighborhood, I am concerned that the information available to date does not provide enough detail about the proposed replacement structure to fully evaluate its compatibility with the historic district guidelines. Accordingly, I respectfully request that the February 4 HLC hearing be postponed to allow time for ARC review and the preparation of a more comprehensive submittal package, including additional plans and visual materials. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Kim 703 Brownlee Circle, Owner 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". https://outlook.office.com/mail/inbox/id/AAkALgAAAAAAHYQDEapmEc2byACqAC%2FEWg0A6UK4Akm%2F4kyeqPqQsWBd3wABmlnMtgAA?native… 1/1
2/3/26, 10:45 AM Inbox - Lukes, Austin - Outlook Outlook E: Item 9 - 702 Winflo - HR-2026-004703 From M Blockley Date Thu 1/29/2026 1:02 PM To Lukes, Austin <Austin.Lukes@austintexas.gov>; You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Chair Heimsath and HLC Commissioners, I am writing in protest against the boxification of the south side of Winflo, having looked at the images of the white-slabbed towering double-decker sketch posted. Yes, there is already a similar new construction on the other side of the hill, the side with the apartment buildings. I would note that other recent remodels, like 701 Brownlee and 716 across the street from 702 Winflo have a noticeably lower profile. Also, 712 and 707 Brownlee, while tall, have non-stucco facades more in keeping with the dozen plus other mid-century and earlier properties here. I ask for a more detailed and less blonde- box description before permitting. Sincerely, Mary Blockley 702 Brownlee Circle 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". https://outlook.office.com/mail/inbox/id/AAkALgAAAAAAHYQDEapmEc2byACqAC%2FEWg0A6UK4Akm%2F4kyeqPqQsWBd3wABmCUn3wAA?nativ… 1/1
February 4, 2026 RE: Dr. O.H. and Thelma Elliott House Historic Landmark Designation Dear Chair Heimsath, Vice Chair Evans, and Members of the Historic Landmark Commission Preservation Austin exists to empower Austinites to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful community culture through preservation. We write in support of the proposed historic landmark designation of the Dr. O.H. and Thelma Elliott House for architecture and historic associations. Built in 1954, the Elliot House is a testament to the lives of two remarkable educators and civic leaders, Dr. Ora Herman Elliott and Thelma Mitchell Elliott. The Elliots were leaders in the communities of segregated East Austin and in the state and nationwide Civil Rights movement. Dr. O.H. Elliot served as business manager and Interim President of Samuel Houston College, and was instrumental in the merger of the college with Tillotson College in 1952, forming Houston-Tillotson University. Among his many accomplishments, Dr. Elliot led efforts to seek Black representation in elections within the Democratic Party in the 1940s, was a director of the City’s Rights Agency tasked with implementation of the Civil Rights Law of 1964, and played a significant role in the founding of Austin Community College in 1973 through his work with the Coordinating Board of Texas Colleges and Universities. Through his decades of political involvement, Dr. Elliot cultivated close relationships with President Lyndon B. Johnson, Governors John Connally, Preston Smith, and Dolph Briscoe, and U.S. Representative Jake Pickle. Thelma Mitchell Elliot was one of the first students to desegregate the University of Texas in the 1950s and was the first Black woman to graduate and obtain her degree from UT’s School of Social Work. She was the first Black female probation officer for the Travis County Juvenile Court, serving in this role for 10 years. In 1966, Mrs. Elliot was recruited to lead the ENABLE (Education and Neighborhood Action for Better Living Environment) program, part of President Lyndon Johnson’s War on Poverty, which tackled initiatives from unsanitary living conditions in rental units to neighborhood safety and infrastructure. Her efforts under ENABLE Austin were recognized as one of the most successful initiatives of its kind nationwide. Homeowner and daughter, Ms. Ora Houston, carries on her parents’ legacy of civic leadership, notably during her time as representative of District 1 on Austin City Council from 2015 to 2019. A committed preservationist, we congratulate Ms. Houston on her efforts to preserve her …
Abigail Ventress Associate Attorney Direct: (512)770-9521 Abigail@VBPenaLaw.com February 4, 2026 Via Email: preservation@austintexas.gov HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION CITY OF AUSTIN 301 W. 2nd St. Austin, Texas Re: Owner Opposition to Historic Zoning/Designation – 907 E. 13th St. Dear Commissioners: I represent the owner of 907 E. 13th St., Bubble Bee LP, and I am writing on its behalf to express its opposition to the proposed historic zoning/designation of its property. My client does not consent to historic zoning/designation of its property and intends to explore all available remedies should its property be designated historic over its wishes. The Structural Assessment Report for the property is included with this letter. My client respectfully requests that the Commission refrain from designating its property historic and allow demolition to proceed. Sincerely, Abigail Ventress ATTORNEY FOR BUBBLE BEE LP Enclosure cc: Blayre Peña 406 N. Lee Street, Ste. 103, Round Rock, Texas 78664 www.VBPenaLaw.com Telephone: (512)642-8585 Structural Assessment Report Prepared for: Eureka Holdings January 10, 2026 FEI Project No.: 1710 STRUCTURAL ASSESSMENT REPORT Foundation Engineering & Inspection (FEI Engineering) 12219 Tyson Cv. Unit A, Austin TX 78758 (512) 956-1030 FEInspectionLLC@gmail.com Texas Firm #: 22625 1 Structural Assessment Report Prepared for: Eureka Holdings January 10, 2026 FEI Project Number: Site Address: Dear Eureka Holdings, 1710 907 E. 13th St. Austin, TX January 10, 2026 FEI Project No.: 1710 As per your request, a professional engineer from FEI Engineering, Ashkan Ghaeezadeh, P.E., conducted a site inspection at the specified address. The primary objective of the evaluation was to assess the structural integrity of the building and determine the extent of existing damage attributable to age-related deterioration and/or other contributing factors. The assessment was conducted in accordance with nationally recognized interdisciplinary scientific methodologies and engineering practices, consistent with ASTM International standards, including ASTM E2713-25 and applicable related standards. The inspection was carried out on January 07, 2026, and consisted of a visual assessment of accessible interior and exterior components. Observed conditions were documented through field notes and photographic evidence both of which are included within this report. Please don’t hesitate to contact us should have any questions regarding the inspection and this report. Foundation Engineering and Inspection, LLC Texas Certificate of Registration F-22625 Ashkan Ghaeezadeh, M.S., P.E. Principle Engineer 2 Structural Assessment Report Prepared for: Eureka Holdings January 10, 2026 FEI Project No.: 1710 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1) SITE DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION ................................................................ 4 2) DOCUMENT REVIEWED …
Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 5:41 PM Historic Preservation Office PR-2025-138065; GF-2025-144692 ; 907 E 13th Street Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Completed You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Preservation Board, I am writing to oppose the demolition permit for 907 E 13th Street. This house is one of the oldest remaining homes in the neighborhood and meets the City’s criteria for historic consideration, including architectural significance, association with early settlers in this area of Austin, and established community value. It is also one of the few remaining structures tied to the Swedish history of Swede Hill, much of which has already been lost to prior development. Neighborhood representatives have attempted to contact the applicant to discuss alternatives to demolition, but those requests have gone unanswered. This raises concerns about demolition-by-neglect and a lack of good-faith engagement in the preservation review process. The applicant’s consistent demolitions among their considerable 12th and 13th Street holdings and plethora of empty lots have become a blight on the East Side. It is about time that the Board and the City of Austin to do something about it as it is long overdue. They are not honest brokers and never will be until they held to account.. I respectfully urge the Commission to deny the demolition permit and to require consideration of preservation alternatives consistent with the City’s adopted criteria and long-term neighborhood interests. Bruce Sheehan 903 East 14th St Austin, TX 78702 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". 1 February 3, 2026 RE: PR-2025-138065; GF-2025-144692 ; 907 E 13th Street To whom it may concern, As a resident of Swede Hill, I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed demolition permit for 907 E 13th Street. The property is one of the oldest remaining residences in the neighborhood and retains clear historical significance. Based on the City’s adopted criteria, the building meets multiple standards for consideration, including architectural integrity, association with historically significant individuals, specifically early settlers in this area of Austin, and community value. As one of the few remaining structures connected to …
Barton Springs Road Bridge Capital Delivery Services | 04 Feb 2026 Project Project Background Background Project History About the Bridge Nearly 100years old built in 1926 20,000 Vehicles per day 1946 Bridge Expansion Key Entrance to Zilker Park and for Major City Events 3 Project Site Protect Park Monuments Bridge Site Challenge and Constraint Categories: Park and Historic Environmental Roadway Intersection Bridge 4 Project Purpose and Need Project Needs Project Goals / Outcomes Age of Structure 100 yrs old, Associated structural degradation Safety Barton Springs roadway not aligned Hillside instability at Umlauf Gardens Provide 75 Year Bridge Service Life Improve Safety Stabilize Umlauf Gardens Insufficient Paths Not enough bike or pedestrian paths on bridge Add Multi-modal and Connect with Park Trails Intersection Congestion At Barton Springs / Azie Morton intersection Reduce Congestion with addition of right turn 5 Project Purpose and Need Roadway Alignment Issues 6 Project Purpose and Need Goal During Construction Maintain two-way traffic during construction Maintain the Azie Morton / Barton Springs intersection during construction 20,000 Vehicles per day on Barton Springs Road (cid:127) Important commuter route (cid:127) Key access to Zilker Park (cid:127) Access to many special events (Trail of Lights, Austin City Limits, Blues on the Green, Zilker Park) 7 Project Options Project Options Rehabilitation or Replacement Options 9 Project Elements Elements Required for Rehabilitation or Replacement Bike Lanes Sidewalk / Path Shared Use Path Proposed Bridge Widened Bike Lane Accommodates Accommodate hiking Trails Wider Ped. Paths off-road biker trail users Accommodates Pedestrians for Special Events Multimodal areas to accommodate off-road hike and bike trail users Longer service life length Wider bridge Better alignment for safety Dedicated bike lanes 10 Bridge Inspection Bridge Inspection Findings Deck (with integral longitudinal joint), floor beams, and spandrel columns exhibited the most degradation. All structural components exhibited some degradation. Degraded Concrete Spandrel Column Spalling Exposed and Corroded Rebar Exposed and Corroded Rebar 11 Rehabilitation Options Spandrel Columns Arch Ribs Bridge Inspection Findings Rehabilitation for increased service life requires removal of deck, floor beams, and spandrel columns Demolish the structure to the arch ribs. Significant work is needed: major rehabilitation or bridge replacement. Do Nothing is not an option 1 Preserve Rehabilitation Option 1 is not feasible 12 Rehabilitation Options Improve Paths Arch ribs …
City of Austin 301 W. Second Street Austin, TX Recommendation for Action File #: 23-3600, Agenda Item #: 79. 12/14/2023(cid:4) Posting Language Conduct a public hearing and approve the recommended alternative in the Preliminary Engineering Report to replace the Barton Springs Road Bridge over Barton Creek. Lead Department Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. For More Information: James Snow, Director, Capital Delivery Services, 512-974-9795; Eric Bailey, Interim Deputy Director, Capital Delivery Services, 512-974-7713; Paulinda Lanham, Capital Delivery Project Manager, Capital Delivery Services, 512-974-7974. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 10, 2022 - Update on the Barton Springs Road Bridge over Barton Creek project to the Mobility Committee. Update only, no action taken. May 11, 2023 - Briefing on the Barton Springs Road Bridge project and mobility elements of the Zilker Park Vision Plan to the Mobility Committee. Briefing only, no action taken. October 27, 2023 - Briefing on the Barton Springs Road Bridge project to the Mobility Committee. Additional Backup Information: The Barton Springs Road Bridge over Barton Creek is located near the intersection of Azie Morton Road and Barton Springs Road. The location of the bridge, at the entrance to Zilker Park, is a focal point of key community events such as Austin City Limits Musical Festival, South-By-Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Music Festival, Barton Springs, Trail of Lights, and Blues on the Green. Barton Springs Road and the associated bridge is also a key connection for vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian access linking Mopac to downtown and the South Lamar/Congress Avenue corridors, as well as providing the primary northern entrance to the Zilker and Barton Hills neighborhoods via Azie Morton Road, located immediately east of the bridge. The full bridge replacement option provides the most cost-effective and the longest useful life The Barton Springs Road Bridge over Barton Creek requires rehabilitation or replacement. It was originally built in 1925 and was expanded on one side in 1946. Structurally it is in fair condition, however, the existing bridge dimensions, sidewalks, and bike lanes do not meet with current design standards. The roadway west of Azie Morton Road is not aligned with the roadway east of Azie Morton Road. The project will reduce congestion and provide benefits to the local neighborhoods, commuters (all travel modes), and local businesses, as well as Zilker Park users and event attendees. City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on …
Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Amanda Bejarano Wednesday, February 4, 2026 9:57 AM Historic Preservation Office Barton Springs Bridge You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution To whom it may concern; My family and I urge you to consider preserving history and nature of our beloved Barton Springs Bridge. Do not destroy the bridge. Please consider doing repairs and maintenance on this beautiful historical bridge rather than destroying it. Thank you! The Bejarano Family 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". 1 Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Tanya Payne Tuesday, February 3, 2026 4:59 PM Historic Preservation Office Please vote no on the destruction and replacement of the Barton Springs Bridge You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Historic Preservation Commission, Thank you for reviewing the Barton Springs Bridge destruction and replacement. This has been a project that has had me scratching my head for some time now. There is so much about this project that is confusing that I won't be able to get to them all, but here's a few for you. Barton Springs Rd was brought down to one lane each way. Speak very slowly to me as you explain why we will have a four lane bridge with a two lane road. We have gone to great lengths (the Pfluger pedestrian bridge, for example) to save other bridges that don't even serve as the entrance to a historic and important park. Why not this one? Destroying and replacing the bridge is really expensive - way more expensive than even predicted! Why on earth is the city looking to spend a huge amount of money here rather than on the priorities they bemone being left behind by prop Q? And don't forget all the environmental impact to that very sensitive area! Please vote no on the Barton Springs Bridge destruction and replacement. Thank you for your service to Austin. Sincerely, Tanya Payne CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be …
Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Matthew Arth Wednesday, February 4, 2026 11:33 AM Historic Preservation Office Landmark Commission meeting 02/04/2026: Support new bridge at Barton Springs Road [You don't o(cid:332)en get email from h(cid:425)ps://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIden(cid:415)fica(cid:415)on ] Learn why this is important at External Email - Exercise Cau(cid:415)on Good morning, My family and I live in the Barton Hills neighborhood and we strongly support the replacement of the bridge on Barton Springs Road leading to Zilker Park. Although it is a beau(cid:415)ful historic bridge, it is dangerously narrow for pedestrians and cyclists. It is impera(cid:415)ve that a replacement include protected bicycle lanes on both sides of the bridge and wide pedestrian sidewalks. If the bridge is not replaced, then new bridges or structures on either side to provide a safe space for pedestrians and cyclists should be priori(cid:415)zed. We would also recommend extending the right turn lane on Azie Morton Road that leads to Barton Springs Road as part of this project. We appreciate the Landmark Commission’s considera(cid:415)on of these comments. Best regards, --- Ma(cid:425)hew A. Arth Barton Hills CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use cau(cid:415)on when clicking links or opening a(cid:425)achments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" bu(cid:425)on in Outlook. For any addi(cid:415)onal ques(cid:415)ons or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@aus(cid:415)ntexas.gov". 1 Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: David Weinberg Wednesday, February 4, 2026 10:47 AM Historic Preservation Office Opposition to Barton Springs Road Bridge Replacement You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution I fully agree with and support the Zilker Neighborhood Association on this matter. Regards, David Weinberg Barton Hills From ZNA: The historic Zilker Park bridge, built in the 1920s and expanded in the 1940s, is a critical contributing feature of the National Register of Historic Places' Zilker Park Historic District. We urge the City Council to protect and preserve this bridge indefinitely and to reverse the decision to replace it with a standard highway-style bridge. Since our 2025 resolution, new data has further solidified our opposition: Escalating Costs: The estimated cost for a replacement bridge has increased from $40 million to $54.5 million. Funding Gap: While the city has secured a $32 million federal grant, the total project cost of $54.5 million leaves a significant unfunded gap of approximately $14.5 million. Viable …
Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Rodolfo Carrera Wednesday, February 4, 2026 1:36 PM Historic Preservation Office Please preserve the Barton Springs Bridge. You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Please preserve the Barton Springs Bridge. It is an iconic jewel and part of the soul of Austin. -- Rodolfo Carrera, 2323 Farnswood Cir Austin Texas 78704 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". 1
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 once either in person or remotely and will be allowed up to 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, contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Judah Rice, Chair Jeffrey Acton Trey McWhorter AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order or, for remote participation, no later than noon the day before the meeting, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on September 15, 2025. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on December 18, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of ways to approach concerns about structural issues in older buildings. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action on Historic Sign Standards. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 Cara Bertron at Austin Planning at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Operations Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Monday, September 15, 2025 – 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center Conference Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: x x x Jeffrey Acton Trey McWhorter Judah Rice DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Operations Committee purview, as outlined in Historic Landmark Commission bylaws • Review of Committee purview 2. Equity-Based Preservation Plan progress dashboard and implementation plan • Review of progress dashboard and progress database for the Equity-Based Preservation Plan • Explanation of how Plan recommendations were prioritized for implementation 3. Feedback on list of potential educational and outreach materials • Recommendation that materials from other departments reflect preservation good practices • Request to develop use cases and user personas to identify gaps in existing materials • Discussion of proactive outreach out to historic property owners about historic review requirements and good practices (e.g., via real estate agents) 4. Possible changes to historic preservation sections of the Land Development Code • Overview of code change process 5. Proposed near-term items for Committee review and input • Committee members can suggest items for future agendas 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 through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Operations Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at 512- 974-1446.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Judah Rice, Chair Jeffrey Acton Trey McWhorter DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on July 22, 2024. MOTION: Approve the minutes from July 22, 2024 on a motion by Commissioner Rice, Commissioner Acton seconding. Vote: 3-0. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on November 19, 2025. MOTION: Approve the minutes from November 19, 2025 on a motion by Commissioner Acton, Commissioner McWhorter seconding. Vote: 3-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of Historic Sign Standards. • Commissioners reviewed photographs of existing signs and discussed how they relate to the Historic Sign Standards. • Commissioners discussed different approaches to existing historic-age signs and new signs. • Commissioners discussed potential revisions to the Historic Sign Standards, including the need for greater accessibility with examples. 4. Discussion of ways to approach concerns about structural issues in older buildings. Not discussed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026, AT 4:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, CONFERENCE ROOM 1401 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR 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 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 allowed up to 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. KEVIN KOCH JAIME ALVAREZ HARMONY GROGAN CURRENT COMMISSIONERS AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Architectural Review Committee Regular meeting on December 10, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. HR-2025-158169; C14H-1986-0003 – 3710 Cedar St. Confederate Woman's Home Council District 9 Proposal: Construct additions and replace windows. Applicant: Abby Penner 702 Winflo Dr. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: New construction. Applicant: Roy Jensen PR-2025-103903 – 1513 Murray Ln. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building and construct a new building. Applicant: Clean Tag Permits ADJOURNMENT 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. REGISTER TO SPEAK https://forms.office.com/g/BmdRDJ3yvu Historic Landmark Commission Architectural Review Committee 2026 Meeting Schedule Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 at 4:00PM Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 at 4:00PM Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 at 4:00PM Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 at 4:00PM Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 at 4:00PM Wednesday, …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2025, AT 4:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, CONFERENCE ROOM 1401 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR 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 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 allowed up to 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. X KEVIN KOCH X JAIME ALVAREZ X HARMONY GROGAN CURRENT COMMISSIONERS DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: 4:00PM 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Architectural Review Committee Regular meeting on November 12th, 2025. MOTION: Approve the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes. Motion by Commissioner Grogan. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion. Vote 3-0. The motion passed. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 702 Winflo Dr. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: New construction. Applicant: Roy Jensen The applicant did not attend. 419 Congress Ave. Congress Avenue National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Partially demolish, rehabilitate, and reconstruct building. Applicant: Mindy Radike The applicant did not attend. PR-2025-121780 – 1105 Maufrais St. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: New construction. Applicant: Mike Watson The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. 514 E. Monroe St. Travis Heights National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: New construction. Applicant: Roy Jensen The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. DA-2025-141132 – 906 W. 22nd St. Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a circa 1927 building. Applicant: Justin Cadieux The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. 2117 W. 49th St. Rosedale School Council District 7 Proposal: Total demolition and reconstruction of W. 49th St. façade using original masonry bricks. Applicant: Leah Bojo MOTION: Take item #7 out of order, and hear it after item #1 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 4 p.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 once either in person or remotely and will be allowed up to 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, contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Carl Larosche, Chair Roxanne Evans CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Bat Taniguchi AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order or, for remote participation, no later than noon the day before the meeting, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Preservation Plan Committee regular meeting on November 12, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding implementation of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Austin Planning, and Annie Flom, Senior Planner, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Preservation Plan Summit debrief. Discussion of Historic Preservation Office annual report. Committee meeting schedule for 2026. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 Cara Bertron at Austin Planning at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974- 1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 4 p.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS Bat Taniguchi DRAFT MINUTES CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Carl Larosche, Chair Roxanne Evans CALL TO ORDER at 4:08 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. 3. 4. Approve the minutes of the Preservation Plan Committee regular meeting on January 18, 2023. MOTION: Approve the minutes by Commissioner Taniguchi. Commissioner Evans seconded the motion. Vote: 2-0. Approve the minutes of the Preservation Plan Committee regular meeting on December 16, 2024. MOTION: Approve the minutes by Commissioner Taniguchi. Commissioner Evans seconded the motion. Vote: 2-0. Approve the minutes of the Preservation Plan Committee regular meeting on January 9, 2025. MOTION: Approve the minutes by Commissioner Taniguchi. Commissioner Evans seconded the motion. Vote: 2-0. Approve the minutes of the Preservation Plan Committee regular meeting on October 17, 2025. MOTION: Approve the minutes by Commissioner Taniguchi. Commissioner Evans seconded the motion. Vote: 2-0. STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. Staff briefing regarding implementation of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Austin Planning, and Annie Flom, Senior Planner, Austin Planning. • Staff provided updates on the Progress Dashboard for the Plan, metrics collection, joint projects with ATXN (Your Austin Landmarks, We Saved You a Place), efforts to make Historic Preservation Office materials more accessible and useful, a Transfer of Development Rights analysis, a deconstruction forum and workshop, a Certified Local Government Grant application, and an Undertold Marker application. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. 7. Discussion of Preservation Plan Summit agenda and attendees. • The Summit will be a special called committee meeting. • Commissioners discussed the agenda content and provided feedback on timing. Discussion of Equity-Based Preservation Plan annual report. • Commissioners suggested ideas for annual report content, including examples of work and metrics and the goals and focuses for the coming year. • Prioritize making the report concise and easy for the public to understand. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 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 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 allowed up to 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. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS BEN HEIMSATH, CHAIR (D-8) CARL LAROSCHE (D-6) ROXANNE EVANS, VICE CHAIR (D-2) TREY MCWHORTER (D-10) JEFFREY ACTON (MAYOR) TONYA PLEASANT-WRIGHT (D-1) JAIME ALVAREZ (D-7) JUDAH RICE (D-4) HARMONY GROGAN (D-5) BAT TANIGUCHI (D-9) KEVIN KOCH (D-3) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on December 3, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS Historic Zoning 2. C14H-2025-0117 – 1300-1308 Springdale Rd. Bethany Cemetery Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the proposed zoning change from public-neighborhood plan (P-NP) to public-neighborhood plan-historic landmark (P-H-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 3. 4. 5. HR-2025-158116; C14H-2010-0006 – 1114 W. 10th St. Castle Hill Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Replace porch, windows, roof, and side doors. Demolish garage and addition, replace with new garage and addition. Applicant: Lindsay Maki City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness. HR-2025-158169; C14H-1986-0003 – 3710 Cedar St. Confederate Woman's Home Council District 9 Proposal: Construct an addition and replace several windows. Applicant: Abby Penner City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Postpone the public hearing to the February 4, 2026 meeting and invite the applicant to the January 14, 2026 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee. PR-2025-144142; C14H-2020-0069 – 2406 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2025, 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__TREY MCWHORTER (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) _AB__KEVIN KOCH (D-3) DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: 6:01PM 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 spoke on Preservation Austin updates. Susan Armstrong spoke about a previous case and missing meeting videos. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on November 5, 2025. MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Vice Chair Evans seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Preservation Plan Summit. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Historic Preservation Office, Austin Planning. (Sponsored by Vice-Chair Evans and Commissioner Taniguchi) PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 3. 4. 5. HR-2025-137105; C14H-1998-0006 – 701 Congress Ave. Stephen F. Austin Hotel Council District 9 Proposal: Replace windows and doors and repair balcony railings. Applicant: Leslie Wells 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 Larosche. Vice Chair Evans seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. HR-2025-137112; C14H- 2000-0014 – 709 Congress Ave. Brush-Turner-Hirshfeld Building Council District 9 Proposal: Rehabilitate a landmark building. Applicant: Leslie Wells 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 Larosche. Vice Chair Evans seconded the motion. Vote 10-0. The motion passed. PR-2025-144142; C14H-2020-0069 – 2406 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building. Applicant: Dmitriy Dubrovsky City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Postpone the application to the January 7, …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: C14H-2025-0117 HLC DATE: January 7, 2026 PC DATE: CC Date: APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-supported) HISTORIC NAME: Bethany Cemetery WATERSHED: Fort Branch, Tannehill Branch ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 1308 Springdale Road ZONING CHANGE: P-NP to P-H-NP (East MLK Combined NP) COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Grant the proposed zoning change from public-neighborhood plan (P- NP) to public-neighborhood plan-historic landmark (P-H-NP) combining district zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: community value, landscape features, and historical associations HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: September 19, 1977 – Postpone the historic zoning case to October 17, 1977, to notify ownership and solicit City maintenance quote (10-0). October 17, 1977 – Postpone the historic zoning case for 90 days to further investigate maintenance options (8-2). July 3, 2024 – Initiate historic zoning with owner support, sponsored by Vice-Chair Evans and Commissioner Rubio (10-0, timed out without further action). November 7, 2025 - Initiate historic zoning with owner support, sponsored by Vice-Chair Evans and Commissioner Koch (10-0). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Del Valle Community Coalition, East Austin Conservancy, East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Friends of Northeast Austin, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Martin Luther King Neighborhood Association, Overton Family Committee, Preservation Austin, Residents of E 12th St DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The case was initiated in 1977 by the Historic Landmark Commission at the request of activist and organizer Evelyn Taylor Ross, but did not proceed to recommendation to PC and Council after a series of postponements. It was initiated again in 2024 but timed out due to missing case materials. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(ii) Historical Associations. The property has long-standing significant associations with persons, groups, institutions, businesses, or events of historical importance that contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation or represents a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. As a physical representation of African American heritage, as well as a space both physically and culturally linked with some of Austin’s most prominent residents, Bethany Cemetery is eligible for designation as a City of Austin historic landmark. Historian Emily Payne describes the cemetery’s importance in her 2025 narrative: The individuals associated with Bethany Cemetery include the founders of the Bethany Cemetery Company, …
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: 1. OWNER’S NAME:________________________________________________________________________________ 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 BETHANY CEMETERY (Sue Spears)Bethany Cemetery1308 Springdale Rd.787216.25P-NPCemetery6.25SameP-H-NP City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet C: Tax Certificate Adopted December 2012 Page C-1 City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet John M. Holland was born around 1850 in Marshall, Texas.2 By 1880, census records indicate that he was working as a farmer in rural Travis County. By 1900, John M. Holland and his family lived in Austin at 1409 San Bernard Street (house no longer extant), and he was working as a sexton at a church.3 Other sources indicate that John M. Holland also worked as a real estate agent.4 By 1920, John M. Holland and his family lived at present-day 1193 ½ San Bernard Street (then addressed as 1189 San Bernard Street).5 William H. Holland—likely the brother of John M. Holland—was born around 1849 in Marshall, Texas.6 William H. Holland went on to become “the superintendent of the Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institute for Colored Youths of Texas.”7 By 1889, city directories indicate that he lived “about 2 ½ miles northwest” of downtown Austin, “north of Mt. Bonnell road.”8 Additional biographical detail regarding William Holland is quoted below: In 1849, …
Kalan Contreras Historic Preservation Office City of Austin October 15, 2025 Subject: Request to consider initiation of historic zoning, Bethany Cemetery (1300 Springdale Rd) Dear Ms. Contreras: We would like to include the Bethany Cemetery, located at 1300 Springdale Road, on the Historic Landmark Commission’s November agenda for consideration of initiation of historic zoning. The owner, the Bethany Cemetery Association, fully supports this request. Bethany Cemetery is a six- acre, private burial ground located in East Austin. The Bethany Cemetery Company was formed in 1893 in response to the needs of the African American community. Bethany Cemetery is considered Austin’s first black cemetery.1 The Cemetery contains graves on site as early as 1871 and is strategically situated along El Camino Real de los Tejas, a 17th/18th- Century Native American and Spanish Colonial trade route. Hundreds of Austinites are buried at Bethany Cemetery, many of which have dedicated their lives to the betterment of African Americans throughout the region. Dozens are associated with local Black churches, benevolent societies, trade unions, lodges, businesses, war veterans, and tragic events such as the Waller and Shoal Creeks Flood of 1915. Bethany Cemetery is a reminder of the development of Austin’s African American Community from the time of slavery and the Civil War through the present. The impact of the site and its interred are felt citywide to this day, as likely remnants of the Camino Real are intact, and Bethany Cemetery Association maintains an active curriculum program for public schools. The Cemetery’s strong community value, historical associations, archeology, and landscape features, more than fulfill the criteria for local landmark designation. Thank you for your consideration and feel free to reach out regarding any questions or concerns. Thank you, Roxanne Evans Roxanne Evans Historic Landmark Commissioner and Vice Chair, District 2 BC-Roxanne.Evans@AustinTexas.gov Motioned By: Commissioner Evans Kevin Koch, AIA Historic Landmark Commissioner, District 3 BC-Kevin.Koch@AustinTexas.gov Seconded By: Commissioner Koch 1 Austin’s first public cemetery, Oakwood Cemetery, allowed a designated corner for “colored” Austinites in 1856, and the nearby Plummers Cemetery was established around 1898 (another private African American rural cemetery later purchased by the City of Austin). Evergreen Cemetery, established in 1926 to serve Austin’s African American Community contains the historic Highland Park Cemetery. Highland Park Cemetery was established in 1891 and reportedly served all races from 1891-1893. Oakwood Cemetery was established by the state in 1839 and later transferred to the City of Austin …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness January 7, 2026 HR-2025-158116 Castle Hill Historic District 1114 West 10th Street 3 – 1 Proposal Rehabilitate a contributing property. Demolish a non-historic rear addition and construct a new addition in its place. Project Specifications 1) Repair or patch exterior masonry, stone, and wood elements. Remove incompatible non-historic interventions. 2) Replace non-historic metal roof and replace it with an asphault shingle system. 3) Replace window sashes with insulated units and screens 4) Demolish a rear, 1970s addition including kitchen and bathroom. 5) Construct a rear addition in a similar location, wider than original house. Addition is proposed to be two structures connected by a screened porch. Architecture This residence is a single-story structure with a front porch at one corner of the street-facing elevation and a projecting front room at the other. The house is elevated on piers with a vented crawlspace, and the walls are clad in white stone. There are several large windows present at the front, and a large gable roof hangs over the main façade. Design Standards The Castle Hill Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Rehabilitation or Alteration of Contributing Buildings Retain character defining features: Window frames are proposed to be replaced with insulted glass units. While the application calls for frames to match the existing in dimensions, there are no measured line drawings provided to verify exact dimensions will be replicated. Even if existing units are matched exactly, this would result is some loss of character defining features. The design standards also call for consideration of alternate options to achieve energy efficiency, including window fil,, weatherstripping, shutters, or interior treatments instead of frame replacement. Repair: Documentation of excessive deterioration at existing windows has not been provided. Design standards recommend repair practices unless material is beyond repair. Roofs: The application calls for the existing standing-seam metal roof to be removed and replaced with an asphalt shingle system. While metal roofs are not uncommon in the district, many (including at this property) appear to be replacements from outside the district’s period of significance. Asphalt shingles are present throughout the district, and drawings indicate that the roof pitch, shape, and form will remain the same. Masonry: Repair and repointing is proposed where needed, but further information would be required to find an appropriate mixture that does …
1114 W 10th Street Austin TX 78703 Castle Hill Historical District (Contributing) Existing Front Façade w/ Fence facing W. 10th Street 1114 W 10th Street Austin TX 78703 Castle Hill Historical District (Contributing) Existing (Not Original, estimated 1970s)) Front Porch facing W 10th St. Existing (Original) Front Door with Transom at Front Porch Existing (Original) Door Opening and Transom; Replacment Door at Side Elevation of Front Porch 1114 W 10th Street Austin TX 78703 Castle Hill Historical District (Contributing) Existing (estimated 1970s ?) Rear Addition 1114 W 10th Street Austin TX 78703 Castle Hill Historical District (Contributing) Existing (estimated 1970s ?) Rear Addition 1114 W 10th Street Austin TX 78703 Castle Hill Historical District (Contributing) Existing (Original) Limestone, Window, Eave, Soffit and Trim 1114 W 10th Street Austin TX 78703 Castle Hill Historical District (Contributing) Existing (Original) Limestone, Window, Eave, with Porch Addition 1114 W 10th Street Austin TX 78703 Castle Hill Historical District (Contributing) (P) T-3 T-2 T-1 9 7 T-7 8 7 T-7 6 7 T-7 7 7 T-7 5 7 T-7 A Existing Site Plan Scale: as noted 4 7 T-7 (H) PROJECT NORTH TRUE NORTH (P) T-3 T-2 T-1 EXTG AC PAD NEW AC PAD CAT WINE TRASH N D WASH DRY MECH ACCESS ABOVE REF DW TRASH MICRO 4 7 T-7 (H) 74.6" W 192.5" L 71.6" H P U P M A R SLOPE UP 8.5' x 17' MIN SPACE 74.6" W 192.5" L 71.6" H 8.5' x 17' MIN SPACE NEW GENERATOR PAD 6 7 T-7 7 7 T-7 B Proposed Site Plan Scale: as noted PROJECT NORTH TRUE NORTH SITE PLANS EXISTING / PROPOSED Sketch No. sk-SCHELL-HLC-Rvw-site-plans-S01 Project Name The Schell Residence 1114 West 10th Street Austin, TX 78703 Date: Scale: Ref: 11 DEC 2025 1/8" = 1'-0" ROSE COPYRIGHT McWALTERS COLLABORATIVE 2025 McWALTERS COLLABORATIVE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN 1604 Nueces Street Austin, TX 78701 21'-0" EX CARPORT 12'-3 5/8" EX SHED / GUEST 10'-4 1/4" EX BREEZEWAY 20'-3 1/2" EX ADDITION 40'-9 1/4" EX STONE HOUSE " 2 / 1 6 - ' 6 K L A W D E R E V O C X E " 0 - ' 8 1 T R O P R A C X E SHED CARPORT GUEST " 4 / 3 0 - ' 3 X E D E H S " 3 - ' 3 X E " 0 - ' 8 2 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness January 7, 2026 HR-2025-158169 Confederate Woman’s Home 3710 Cedar Street 4 – 1 Proposal Construct two courtyard additions at a City of Austin landmark. Project Specifications 1) At the interior courtyard, construct a two-story addition behind the main structure of the Confederate Women’s Home. 2) Construct a rear addition at the rear, Home Ln. facing service structure. 3) Replace windows as required due to failure or deterioration. 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: Repair and alterations 5. Windows, doors, and screens The application states that windows and some doors will be replaced on the main building, but detail drawings or a window schedule have not been provided, so the amount of replacements proposed, as well as the existing conditions, cannot be commented on at this time. Residential additions 1. Location Bothadditions are to be located at the rear of their respective buildings. The main building faces Cedar Street and West 38th Street, and the rear heating plant/storage facility faces Home Lane. However, due to the narrow block layout of the site, as well as the two buildings forming an incomplete loop, both rear additions will be visible from the street. 2. Scale, massing, and height The addition to the main building will be two stories in height, and the addition at the heating/storage building will be mostly a single-story with some second floor buildout. The massing of the living space is generally acceptable, but the proposed roof at the main addition will extend the overall roofline above the existing and will create visibility issues at Cedar Street and possibly West 38th Street. Due to this being a landamrked building, this visual interruption would not meet Standard 2.2. The massing at the heating/storage building is less of a concern given the utilitarian nature of the structure and numerous changes that have occurred at that location. 3. Design and style Additions are generally simple in design and deferantial to the historic buildings. However, details such as the height ot the roof peaks and potential incompatible stone cladding on the first floor may create a visually clashing appearance when placed next to the historic age building, which is clad in destinctive clad …
W 3 7 T H S T R E E T 6" PVC T 6" VC D T E E R T S H T 5 3 W 6 " V C 6 " C I 6 " C I ) . 6" DI W VAN . W O R . ' 0 6 ( 6 " C I 6 " V C 6 " V C I I F R E R S E R R O O M D 6 " C I 8 " C I A L L E Y W A Y 8 " C I Portion of site with H designation. Existing buildings shown with any extensions G HOME LANE (R.O.W. VARIES) 00 20' 40' GRAPHIC SCALE 20' LEGEND PROPERTY LINE PROPOSED EASEMENT ROW DEDICATION FIRE LANE PROPOSED WALL BUILDING NUMBER BUILDING TYPE X TYPE X 0 5 1 E T U S I , 2 1 3 G N D L I U B I , D A O R N O S E L R U B 0 0 8 6 4 4 7 8 7 X T , I N T S U A 2 4 9 9 - 6 1 6 - 2 1 5 : E N O H P ( 1 5 ' . R O W . . ) G BLDG 2 BLDG 2 ADDITION . - M O C N R O H Y E L M K W W W I . . C N I , I S E T A C O S S A D N A N R O H Y E L M K 5 2 0 2 - I C Y B E T A D I S N O S V E R I . o N 8 2 9 . o N m r i F E P B T VAN BLDG 1 ADDITION W W W BLDG 1 ADDITION BLDG 1 CEDAR STREET (R.O.W. VARIES) T E E R T S H T 8 3 W ) I S E R A V . . W O R . ( 10/9/2025 T C E J O R P A H K 2 1 3 9 7 2 9 6 0 E T A D 5 2 0 2 R E B O T C O N W O H S S A : E L A …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Application for Certificates of Appropriateness January 7, 2026 PR-2025-144142 Rogers Washington Holy Cross Historic District 2406 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard 5 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1957 contributing building. Architecture The property is a single story ranch house with a corner inset carport. There is a stone clad skirt around the perimeter of the front façade, with the remainder of the walls clad with horizontal wood siding. There are two sets of paired windows at the front, but it is not certain if the units are replacements. The roof is a shallow pitched side gable form. Design Standards 9.0 Demolition and Relocation 9.1: Do not demolish a contributing building unless the structure is a threat to the safety of the public and/or cannot reasonably be rehabilitated either structurally or economically. An building inspection report has been included with this demolition application. It indicates where there has been deterioration at the property after some years of neglect. However, questions remain as to whether these issues reach the point of structural failure and meet the level of threat to public safety as written into the district design standards. Staff Recommendation Postpone the application to the February 4, 2026 meeting. Location Map 5 – 2 Property Information Photos 5 – 3 Demolition application, 2025 5 – 4 Aerial imagery, 1958 (top), and 1965 (bottom): note the building at 2406 E Martin Luther King Blvd (then 19th St.) at the left of the block between Maple Ave. and Cedar Ave. in the 1958 image. Occupancy History City Directory Research, November 2025 1960 1959 Benjamin Leslie Armstrong, renter; laboratory worker at the State Department of Health Address not listed Historical Information 5 – 5 Meeting minutes of Austin City Council, January 13, 1944. Marker for Benjamin Leslie and Sallie Ann Armstrong, Evergreen Cemetery Permits 5 – 6 Water service permit, 1959. City records indicate a sewer permit from the same year but no image is available.
' . 0 0 1 LOT 16 UTILITY POLE N 80° 49' 00" E 101.40' ' 3 1 . LOT 15 LOT 14 ' 5 0 . 560 5' DRAINAGE, AERIAL OVERHANG, PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT 1/2" IRF ' 5 0 . CM 1/2" IRF 0.4' 562 561 8.1' 1 2 . 3 ' METAL SHED 7" HACKBERRY 10" MULTI-TRUNK HACKBERRY 0 6 5 ' 9 . 5 1 10.0' METAL SHED (NO FOUNDATION) WASHINGTON SUBDIVISION VOL. 9, PG. 121 P.R.T.C.T. 1.1' 9" ELM 1 6 5 10.8' ' 1 0 . 0 2 1 W " 0 0 ' 1 3 ° 8 0 N LOT 1 HOLY CROSS HEIGHTS 9 5 5 35.5' FINISHED FLOOR = 561.45' ' 3 . 4 1 EM ' 1 . 7.3' 4 3.8' ONE STORY FRAME RESIDENCE 2406 E. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD ' 4 . 4 3 560 ' 1 . 0 2 12.1' ' 1 . 4 12.3' 15" MULTI-TRUNK ELM 561 GUY ANCHORS 5 6 0 CLEANOUT 1/2" IRF TELE. VAULT UTILITY POLE 10.0' 559 9" SUGARBERRY SS STORM SEWER MANHOLE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOT 2 E N I L T O L L A N G R O I I 558 12,252 SQ. FT. 0.281 AC. CLEANOUT GM UTILITY POLE ' . 0 0 0 2 1 E " 0 0 ' 1 1 LOTS 3 AND 4 2414 E. MLK CONDOMINIUMS DOC. NO. 2017065463 P.R.T.C.T. 0.5' 23" MULTI-TRUNK WHITEOAK ° 9 0 S 10' DRAINAGE & PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS 55.5' 25' BUILDING LINE 20.0' ' 1 . 5 2 27" MAGNOLIA 5 5 9 GUY ANCHOR GUY ANCHOR 558 FOUND 5/8" SQUARE BOLT S 80° 49' 00" W 102.80' (REFERENCE BEARING) SS SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE WATER METER W LIGHT POLE STORM SEWER MANHOLE SS 1/2" IRF N 80° 49' 00" E 114.18' INLET SS CM 1/2" IRF P.C. OF LOT 8 N 80° 49' 00" E 205.54' E. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD (EAST 19TH STREET PER PLAT) (60' R.O.W.) TBM SET MAG NAIL ELEV. = 558.91' LEGEND: BARBWIRE FENCE CHAINLINK FENCE WROUGHT IRON FENCE WOOD FENCE VINYL FENCE ELECTRIC LINE ASPHALT = CONCRETE = GRAVEL = TILE = WOOD = GM = GAS METER EM = ELECTRIC METER IPF = IRON PIPE FOUND IRS = IRON ROD SET WITH "PREMIER" CAP IRF = IRON ROD FOUND CM = CONTROLLING MONUMENT (WOOD) RAILROAD TIE = STONE …
Inspection Report Dmitry Dubrovsky Property Address: 2406 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Austin TX 78702 2406 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Princess Quality inspection John Garza Texas License #25098 505 E Stassney Lane unit 1616, Austin Texas 78745 PROPERTY INSPECTION REPORT FORM Dmitry Dubrovsky Name of Client 2406 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78702 Address of Inspected Property John Garza Name of Inspector 10/23/2025 Date of Inspection Texas License #25098 TREC License # Name of Sponsor (if applicable) TREC License # PURPOSE OF INSPECTION A real estate inspection is a visual survey of a structure and a basic performance evaluation of the systems and components of a building. It provides information regarding the general condition of a residence at the time the inspection was conducted. It is important that you carefully read ALL of this information. Ask the inspector to clarify any items or comments that are unclear. RESPONSIBILTY OF THE INSPECTOR This inspection is governed by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Standards of Practice (SOPs), which dictates the minimum requirements for a real estate inspection. The inspector IS required to: • use this Property Inspection Report form for the inspection; • • • inspect only those components and conditions that are present, visible, and accessible at the time of the inspection; indicate whether each item was inspected, not inspected, or not present; indicate an item as Deficient (D) if a condition exists that adversely and materially affects the performance of a system or component OR constitutes a hazard to life, limb or property as specified by the SOPs; and • explain the inspector’s findings in the corresponding section in the body of the report form. The inspector IS NOT required to: identify all potential hazards; turn on decommissioned equipment, systems, utilities, or apply an open flame or light a pilot to operate any appliance; • • • climb over obstacles, move furnishings or stored items; • prioritize or emphasize the importance of one deficiency over another; • provide follow-up services to verify that proper repairs have been made; or • inspect system or component listed under the optional section of the SOPs (22 TAC 535.233). RESPONSIBILTY OF THE CLIENT While items identified as Deficient (D) in an inspection report DO NOT obligate any party to make repairs or take other actions, in the event that any further evaluations are needed, it is the …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Application for Certificates of Appropriateness January 7, 2026 SB-2025-158077 Red River International House 3805 Red River Street 6 – 1 Proposal Construct a sign at a City of Austin landmark. 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: 1. Number of signs One sign is proposed at the corner of the lot. Historic sign guidelines allow for one sign per street frontage for properties located on a corner lot. 2. Sign types Freestanding signs are allowable for office/retail use in historic residential buildings, which is applicable for this property. 3. Sign size Current historic signage guidelines do not address size of freestanding signs. However, the size and scale of this proposal does not overwhelm the historic structure, nor does it limit views of neighboring properties. 4. Sign design, coloring and materials Simple shapes and materials are proposed for this sign. Coloring is limited to three colors, and is heavily influenced by the color and design of the landmarked building. 5. Lettering Proposed lettering is limited to two typefaces, and neither is too contemporary in design. 7. Neon signs Proposal calls for neon illumination which, while never present at this propserty when used as a residence, was frequently used in similarly designed buildings. The applicant presentation speaks to the influence of southern Florida Moderne architecture that was favored by the original owners and used by the architect of the Red River International House. In this limited context, the use of neon at the site, held as far from the house as possible, is approvable given the architecture of the landmark and the period in which it was built. 8. Sign placement Sign is to be located close to the street corner, which is as far from the main house as possible. The design elements described above allow for passersby to identify the sign with the landmark, but the sign does not visually interfere with sightlines or obscure the building in any way. The projecting front yard makes this an ideal place for s sign for maximum visibility from automobile and foot traffic while not detracting from the landmarked building. 9. Sign mounting The sign is standalone in design and will not need to be anchored to any historic material in any way. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. Committee Feedback …
