HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JUNE 4, 2025 HR-2025-059564 OLD WEST AUSTIN HISTORIC DISTRICT 1511 HARDOUIN AVENUE 14.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a rear addition. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct a two-story addition at the rear of this original house. Width of addition is not to exceed the existing, but roof height is proposed to exceed the current roof ridge height. ARCHITECTURE The existing house an intact example of the Colonial Revival style. The front elevation is symmetrical, with a center door and one window bay on each side. Both the ground floor windows and the three second floor windows feature functional shutters and original window frames and sashes. The roof is a side gable assembly set a moderate pitch, with small gables framed above the windows below. The ground floor walls are clad in brick painted white, with the second-floor walls clad in horizontal wood siding. The red front entry door is accessed by a small set of stairs from the front walk, and a decorative surround frames the doorway. To one side is a driveway that terminates at a gate at the rear of the side of the house. Overall, the property maintains high integrity from its original construction. RESEARCH Upon construction, this house was occupied by a Mr. Neil Allen and his family for several years. Mr. Allen was involved in the real estate industry and, for at least some years, worked as a realtor in Austin. He and his wife raised their children at this address until they attended college, one son at the University of Texas and one daughter at the University of Houston. Later records indicate that the daughter had married and given birth to a child by the late 1950s. 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 additions 1. Location The entire addition is located behind the main house and does not extend beyond the sides in either direction. 2. Scale, massing, and height The original house is two stories, and the addition matches this. However, an attic “bonus room” is also proposed, which increases the overall height of the house and extends the roof above the main house. Because this will be full behind the original, …
LEGEND RECORD INFORMATION (....) CONTROL MONUMENT CM 1/2" IRON REBAR FOUND OVERHEAD ELECTRIC FENCE CORNER WOOD FENCE / / EDGE OF ASPHALT / / POWER POLE WATER METER ELECTRIC METER AIR CONDITIONER GAS METER TREE OE FC W EM AC T59 OAK Ø12" SINGLE TRUNK T60 CHINESE TALLOW Ø18" SINGLE TRUNK T61 LIVE OAK Ø11" SINGLE TRUNK T62 LIVE OAK Ø10" SINGLE TRUNK T63 LIVE OAK Ø10" SINGLE TRUNK T64 NULL T65 LIVE OAK Ø14" SINGLE TRUNK T66 LIVE OAK Ø28" SINGLE TRUNK T67 LIVE OAK Ø24" SINGLE TRUNK T68 LIVE OAK Ø24" SINGLE TRUNK T69 LIVE OAK Ø17" SINGLE TRUNK EXAMPLE T68 CRITICAL ROOT ZONE: 1/4 CRZ NO IMPACT CM R 2 8 8.0' 84.90' (85') LOT 2 OE / / OE / OE / / (N 77°04' W 55') OE OE OE / / / / LOT 1 OE / / / / OE OE / / / 68 69 67 / 66 65 6261 / 63 / / / / / / AC W. 35' OF LOT 10 & E. 50' LOT 11, BLK 2 ( S 1 2 ° 5 6 ' W 1 5 0 ' ) R 1 2.0' AC E O / EXISTING ONE STORY WOOD GARAGE ON CONC E O / E O / E O / E O / E O / PROPOSED TWO STORY ADDITION W 10' OF LOT 11, E 45' OF LOT 12, BLK 2 E O E O E O E O EM 59 ( N 1 2 ° 5 6 ' E 1 5 0 ' ) CM EXISTING ONE STORY WOOD GARAGE ON CONC ALL OF LOT 13 AND W 15' LOT 12, BLK 2 PROPOSED TWO STORY ADDITION 1 1 T O L 2 1 T O L 2 1 T O L 3 1 T O L CRITICAL ROOT ZONE PLAN Scale: 3/32" = 1'-0" 1 139.54' (140') (S 77°04' E 55') W / / / / / / / / / PROPOSED SITE PLAN Scale: 3/32" = 1'-0" 2 H A R D O U I N A V E N U E ( 60' R.O.W. ) SCALE: 1" = 20' RIVER QUEEN DESIGNS P R O J E C T N A M E R E G I N O R A S A C E 3 U 0 N 7 E 8 V 7 A S N A I U …
" 1 1 - ' 8 " 6 - ' 5 1 Kitchen Sinks K-3174 Stainless Steel Undertone KITCHEN 107 BUTLERS PANTRY/OFFICE 108 LIVING ROOM 106 DINING ROOM 104 103 CLOSET HVAC MUD ROOM 105 POWDER ROOM 102 OFFICE 109 FORMAL LIVING ROOM 101 I I N O T D D A D E S O P O R P " 5 - ' 4 2 I R O O L F T S R F G N T S X E " 8 - ' 7 2 I I I I N O T D D A D E S O P O R P " 5 - ' 4 3 I I N O T D D A D E S O P O R P " 6 - ' 5 1 R O O L F D N O C E S G N T S X E " 8 - ' 8 2 I I I R O O L F T S R F G N T S X E " 8 - ' 7 1 I I I FLEX ROOM 301 ATTIC FLOOR PLAN LAYOUT Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0" 3 MASTER BATHROOM 205 LAUNDRY ROOM 204 BATH 1 206 HVAC CLOSET 201 MASTER BEDROOM 202 MASTER CLOSET 203 BEDROOM 1 207 BEDROOM 2 208 BEDROOM 3 210 BATH 2 209 I I N O T D D A D E S O P O R P " 6 - ' 5 2 R O O L F D N O C E S G N T S X E " 8 - ' 8 1 I I FIRST FLOOR PLAN LAYOUT Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0" 1 SECOND FLOOR PLAN LAYOUT Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0" 2 RIVER QUEEN DESIGNS P R O J E C T N A M E R E G I N O R A S A C E 3 U 0 N 7 E 8 V 7 A S N A I U O D R X E T , A N H I T S U 1 1 5 1 A PROJECT No. PHASE: ISSUE DATE: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: 001 DESIGN 05/22/25 LR AM S H E E T D2.0 " 1 1 - ' 8 " 1 - ' 2 5 " 2 - ' 3 4 " 2 / 1 1 1 - ' 7 1 " …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JUNE 4, 2025 PR-2025-045700; GF-2025-049018 604 COPELAND STREET 15.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1935 house. ARCHITECTURE The footprint of the non-descript bungalow is roughly square in shape, with all sides clad in narrow teardrop wood siding. There is a steeply pitched hipped roof, which is covered in non-historic metal material. Though the windows are currently boarded over, they appear to be the original openings, though the condition of the frames are unknown. It is set on an elevated foundation with a concrete skirt. A small dormer on the front of the house marks the front doorway, but there is no porch present, which may be seen at other contemporary construction in the neighborhood. RESEARCH After initial construction around 1935, the house was occupied for renters for about ten years. These renters included various residents mostly occupied in state government and local businesses, and during World War II a meat grinder working for the US War Food Administration. After the war, the house was bought by Mrs. Lucy H. Overall, a widow, and her two sons, who would go on to attend the University of Texas before moving out on their own. Mrs. Overall, who would later go by Mrs. Blanton, was a music teacher of some acclaim around Austin, who worked with students of all ages as well as serving as music director for various shows, including one associated with the Methodist church. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2015 Bouldin Creek Historic Resource Survey lists the property as a medium priority and as contributing to the potential Copeland historic 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 vernacular bungalow architecture in South Austin. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JUNE 4, 2025 PR-2025-044852; GF-2025-049021 606 COPELAND STREET 16.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1935 house. ARCHITECTURE Described in the 2015 Bouldin Creek Survey as a wood framed bungalow, the house features a steep pitched hipped roof with a small gable at one corner indicating the front entryway. Like its neighbor at 604 Copeland Street, there is no front porch, though this property does feature a covered carport to the left of the entryway. Until early 2025, the walls were clad in some sort of shingle, though this material has been removed as of May 2025. The house appears to be in stable, if weathered, condition. RESEARCH The house at 606 Copeland Street was occupied by renters for the first ten years after its construction around 1935. After being vacant in the mid-1940s, it was purchased by Mrs. Hazel Thompson, a widow and saleswoman at Hutchins Bros, a San Antonio menswear store with locations in Austin. Mrs. Thompson lived in the house for several decades and was involved in the Order of the Eastern Star at the city’s Scottish Rite Temple. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2015 Bouldin Creek Historic Resource Survey lists the property as a medium priority and as contributing to the potential Copeland historic 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 an excellent example of vernacular bungalow architecture in South Austin. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then material salvage and reuse, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. LOCATION MAP 16.0 – 2 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JUNE 4, 2025 PR-2025-049503; GF-2025-054619 1004 SOUTH 1ST STREET 17.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1929 house. ARCHITECTURE The asymmetric Craftsman style house at 1004 South 1st Street features a broad front porch that spans about half of the street facing elevation and is covered by a front gabled roof that features decorative brackets. The building is elevated on pier and beam foundation that is covered by a concrete skirt under the house, with the porch decorated on its sides by local stone in various colors. The roof is side-gabled and set at a moderate pitch. Walls are clad in narrow teardrop wood siding. Overall, the house is in good condition, though there is significant graffiti tagging present. RESEARCH After construction around 1929, the house was occupied by renters until 1935, where it was purchased by Henry & Lillie Polvado, who lived there with at least one daughter. Henry was a city fireman who was later promoted to fire department captain, and the couple owned the house until around 1950, by which time their daughter had married and moved out. After a short series of renters, it was purchased by Norman & Louis Allen, who lived in the house until at least 1972, when Norman passed away. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2015 Bouldin Creek Historic Resource Survey lists the property as a medium priority and as contributing to the potential Copeland historic 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 craftsman architecture in South Austin. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JUNE 4, 2025 PR-2025-044914; GF-2025-049037 1006 SOUTH 1ST STREET 18.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1924 house. ARCHITECTURE When viewed from the street, the house at 1006 South 1st Street is largely symmetrical, with a few rooms added at the rear of the sides. The front entry is framed by two wood posts supporting a front gable covering a porch. The porch spans roughly the middle third of the building and is elevated above grade by two steps. The walls are clad in teardrop siding and a large hung window is present at either side of the front elevation. The roof is side gabled and set at a moderate-to-high pitch. The house maintains good integrity. RESEARCH After construction around 1925, the house had a series of renters for ten years before being purchased by Thomas and Bertha Fisher. Thomas was a hoseman at the city fire department and would eventually be promoted to firefighter and station captain. The couple owned the house until at least 1974, when Thomas passed away. There was some time where the house appears to have been occupied by renters in the 1930s, according to city directories, but the Fishers would be listed as the occupants by 1947. The property may have also incorporated a rear two-story garage structure, which may have been rented out and had these additional names associated with the address. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2015 Bouldin Creek Historic Resource Survey lists the property as a medium priority and as contributing to the potential Copeland historic 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 vernacular bungalow architecture in South Austin. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JUNE 4, 2025 PR-2025-047121; GF-2025-050559 1904 SHARON LANE 19.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1938 house. ARCHITECTURE The two-story, symmetrical house is unique in its appearance on its block and, while lacking in ornament, has the rhythm and form of the Colonial Revival style. The central front door is set within a decorative entryway, with one 6-over-6 window on each side, which feature some decorative metal work underneath. This window pattern is matched on the second floor. The roof is hipped and set at a moderate pitch and does not overhang the walls at all. The house is elevated by several feet and the front door is accessed by a series of stairs that terminate directly in front of the entry. RESEARCH From its construction around 1938, the residence at 1904 Sharon Lane was occupied by numerous owners and renters over the first two decades. Some of the more notable of these are W. Arthur Smith and John F. Thomas, both of whom were physicians in private practice in Austin. Hugh McGaw, who lived with his wife Florence and children at the address, was a professor at the University of Texas, though they were never the owners of the property. PROPERTY EVALUATION 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 decent example of 1930s symmetrical residential architecture with Colonial 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 feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. LOCATION MAP 19.0 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 19.0 – …
CM 1/2" IRF S.W. COR. LOT 1 140.00' S 30° 00' 00" W UNABLE TO SET FENCE COR. BEARS N 30° 52' E 0.6' 10' BUILDING LINE PER ZONING ' 2 1 . 1 6 1 W " 0 4 ' 3 2 ° 0 6 N LOT 2 N 30° 00' 00" E 60.00' 558 557 20.0' ' 2 . 8 1 TWO STORY FRAME FINISHED FLOOR = 554.33' 2.1' 5 5 4 FENCE CORNER I S R A T S UTILITY POLE ' 0 6 . 1 6 1 E " 0 4 ' 3 2 ° 0 6 S 5.0' A / C A / C 16" OAK LOT 4 5' BUILDING LINE PER ZONING LOT 1, BLOCK 12 WESTFIELD A 556 555 21" OAK TBM SET MAG NAIL ELEV. = 553.65' 554 553 ' 0 . 3 2 552 34" OAK 20.0' EM 11.8' 14" OAK 13.9' 4 1 . ' 5.0' 4.1' TWO STORY BRICK RESIDENCE 1904 SHARON LANE 35.1' FINISHED FLOOR = 554.33' GM ' 0 . 3 2 5 5 1 5' BUILDING LINE PER ZONING ' 25' BUILDING LINE PER ZONING 550 3 . 9 5 9,682 SQ. FT. 0.222 AC. 549 17" OAK 17" OAK 548 14" OAK FOUND PK NAIL 547 WATER METER W 1/2" IRF S 30° 27' 30" W 60.00' (ASSUMED REF. BEARING) SHARON LANE (30' R.O.W.) NOTES: BEARINGS ARE ASSUMED. TBM = TEMPORARY BENCHMARK. CONTOUR INTERVAL EQUALS ONE FOOT. ELEVATIONS WERE DERIVED FROM GPS OBSERVATIONS. TWO STORY FRAME EXTENDS BEYOND THE NORTHEAST 5' BUILDING LINE AS SHOWN ABOVE. 0' 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 = BRICK = LEGAL DESCRIPTION: BEING THE NORTH 60 FEET OF LOT 1, BLOCK 12, OF WESTFIELD A, A SUBDIVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 3, PAGE 107, PLAT RECORDS, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATION: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT ON THIS DATE A SURVEY WAS MADE ON THE GROUND, UNDER MY SUPERVISION AND REFLECTS A TRUE AND CORRECT REPRESENTATION OF THE DIMENSIONS AND CALLS OF PROPERTY LINES AND LOCATION …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JUNE 4, 2025 PR-2025-041615; GF-2025-052681 607 EAST 38TH STREET 20.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1935 house. ARCHITECTURE The house at 607 East 38th Street is a side-by-side duplex set on an elevated foundation on a sloping grade adjacent to Hancock Golf Course. Unlike many homes in the nearby Hyde Park neighborhood, which were converted to duplexes during the Great Depression in the 1930s, this property appears to have been originally constructed as two units. This can be seen in the two entrances at the front corners, which are covered by small, decorated gables overhanging their respective stoops. The walls are clad in a narrow teardrop siding, and windows all appear to be original 1-over-1 hung units. A short metal rail is present at the perimeter of each stoop, which are accessed by stairs oriented parallel to the front elevation. A moderately pitched side gabled roof covers the house, with visible rafter tails at the front. RESEARCH Throughout its early history, the property was inhabited by a series of renters, none of whom appear to have lived at the address for longer than a few years. Records indicate that the north half of the property was largely vacant for most of the 1940s, which could possibly indicate that both sides were occupied by the same tenant. The house consistently had students living there throughout the decades given its proximity to the universities near to the south. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2019 North Loop-Hancock-Boggy Creek historic resource survey lists the property as a medium priority. 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 Craftsman style residential duplex construction. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JUNE 4, 2025 PR-2025-047866; GF-2025-052705 911 POST OAK STREET 21.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1948 house. ARCHITECTURE Though it is constructed as a single story, the house sits above the street due to grade changes at the site and a large crawlspace that is covered with a concrete skirt. The right two-thirds of the front elevation feature a porch with a metal rail and metal roof supports, with the front door placed at the rear, facing the street. There are two pairs of windows on this façade, and the roof is side gabled with a front gable projecting towards the street at the left third of the house. This property appears to have been heavily altered in its cladding, windows, and door since it was last surveyed by the city in 2015. RESEARCH Luther & Nora Robbins were longtime owners of the property. Luther worked in sales and the two raised their children at their property, but no records remain of when they moved away or if they lived at the address until their passing. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2016 Bouldin Creek survey lists the property as a medium priority and contributing to a potential Arboles historic district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate 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 fair example of a mid-century ranch house typical for this section of Austin, though its finishes and windows have been heavily altered in recent years. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then material salvage and reuse, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of …
