Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Misael Ramos Tuesday, December 2, 2025 2:53 PM McWhorter, Trey - BC; Castillo, Raymond - BC; bc-jamie.alvarez@austintexas.gov; Larosche, Carl - BC; Evans, Roxanne - BC; Grogan, Harmony - BC; Heimsath, Ben - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Historic Preservation Office; ' Postponement Request - 2406 E. MLK BLVD Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged You don't often get email from Dear Commissioners, External Email - Exercise Caution The Historic Rogers-Washington Neighborhood Association is writing to request the postponement of the demolition at 2406 E. MLK. This house is a contributing house in our historic district and should remain until further notification from our neighborhood association. The current applicant has not spoken with our neighborhood about this property nor have they submitted any site plans to the city to show what they intend to do with the property. As some may know, it took us 5 years of organizing our neighbors to eventually receive the historic designation. During that process, we created design standards that keep the historical significance alive in our community. These design standards pay respect to the Black architects that built our neighborhood and other parts of East Austin. Given the lack of communication and insight into their plans, the neighborhood association thinks it is prudent to pause the process until plans are shared, we are given time to review the plans to understand how they work with the historic designation and provide feedback to the applicant. We thank you for your review of this case. Please reach out if you have any questions. Signed, Misael Ramos President - Rogers-Washington Holy Cross Neighborhood 1 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". 2 Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Marilyn Tuesday, December 2, 2025 4:06 PM Historic Preservation Office PR-2025-144142/GF 2025-144858 - 2406 E. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged You don't often get email from Ms Sturgill: External Email - Exercise Caution I am a homeowner in the Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Historic District, and I am deep disturbed by the pending application for CA and demolition. I object to the application for the following reasons. …
Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: brenda malik Wednesday, December 3, 2025 2:14 PM Historic Preservation Office Opposition to Demolition Permit @2406 E. M.L.K., Jr. Blvd External Email - Exercise Caution Greetings Commissioners, My name is Brenda Malik, and I am opposed to this demolition application and frankly annoyed that such an application would even come before without our neighborhood design standards being addressed. We worked more than five years to obtain our 'preservation district', yet it appears that the hard work and design standards on the books are deemed irrelevant. My fervent request is that this request for demolition be thrown out, or at least postponed pending further analysis and clearer information. No contact has been received from the applicant. Sincerely, Brenda Malik Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Historic Preservation District 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 Moore Wednesday, December 3, 2025 2:26 PM Historic Preservation Office Postponement for the Demolition to Grant Certificate of Appropriateness Case 2025-144142/GF 2025-144858, 2406 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Good Afternoon, Mr. Sturgill. My name is Tanya M. Moore, resident of 2508 Givens Ave. property. I would like to request a postponement of the demolition of the property located at 2406 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. The Rogers-Washington Holy Cross neighborhood association worked many years to develop the criteria by which others should adhere to keep the history of our community. Our request is simple as a member of this neighborhood association. We request to be contacted by the applicant, Dmitriy Dubrovsky, to share with us plans on how this property will be renovated while preserving the architectural history of our community. Thank you, in advance, for your consideration. Sincerely, Tanya M. Moore 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". 2
Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Jeanne Cseri-Martin Tuesday, December 2, 2025 2:22 PM Historic Preservation Office Please defer demolition permit for old Rosedale school Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Historic Landmark Commission, I am a resident in Rosedale on Ramsey Avenue and raising my hand to request your postponement of the decision on the OHT’s request for a demolition permit for all or part of the old Rosedale school. We do not understand any reason to decide or push this through right now, especially given the legal case that’s been raised related to the development, and will need to be settled presumably in court. We heard of the AISD/OHT proposal as a compromise in that part of the old school might be kept as part of the proposed high-rise complex. However, this “compromise” had no participation by the Rosedale residents who have so much at stake in this development. We hope you can hear and heed the people of Rosedale to postpone this decision until the case is resolved. Thank you for your support. Respectfully, Jeanne Cseri-Martin 4202 Ramsey Avenue 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: Jeannine and Ian Tuesday, December 2, 2025 2:25 PM Historic Preservation Office Rosedale School Hearing - Case #DA 25-142965 > You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Chairman Heimsath and commission members: • I live at 1805 W 46th St and am a neighbor of the former Rosedale School site. • I support the postponement request by Play Fair with Rosedale and the Rosedale Neighborhood Association on case number: DA 25-142965. • AISD has sued 125 neighbors of the site to try to nullify a deed restriction that only allows one residence per lot. We are fighting this in court and it’s premature to consider a permit to demolish the building until the court case is resolved. • I don't know if the old school is historic or not, but there is absolutely no reason …
Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Pattye Henderson Wednesday, December 3, 2025 1:43 PM Sturgill, Hunter Fw: PR-2025-139336: GF-2025-144847 [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 ________________________________________ From: Pa(cid:425)ye Henderson Sent: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 1:36 PM To: perserva(cid:415)on@aus(cid:415)ntexas.gov; //h(cid:425)ps://gcc02.safelinks.protec(cid:415)on.outlook.com/?url=h(cid:425)p%3A%2F%2Fwww.aus(cid:415)ntexas.gov%2Fhlc&data=05%7C02%7C hunter.sturgill%40aus(cid:415)ntexas.gov%7C2532f67e72ed4ba947ba08de32a430cb%7C5c5e19f6a6ab4b45b1d0be4608a9a67f %7C0%7C0%7C639003877969665535%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDA wMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1h0Yx8WmVAK0oUtoXOaKFldah V%2BXWS6nrR%2B%2FxihLddo%3D&reserved=0 Subject: PR-2025-139336: GF-2025-144847 Case Number PR-2025-139336; GF-2025-14487 Dear Historic Landmark Commission Members, My concerns are those of a neighbor and someone familiar with the subject property and Park Blvd. for over 50 years. At this (cid:415)me, there is too li(cid:425)le informa(cid:415)on and I do not support demoli(cid:415)on un(cid:415)l more informa(cid:415)on on what the replacement structure, if there is to be one, will look like from both streets that border it. The Miller-Long House, a historic property, sits on the corner across the street from this address. Working within the Historic Review process, the owner has gone to great expense and years long efforts to maintain the architectural integrity of that CORNER property and its contribu(cid:415)on to the neighborhood as the Eastern gateway to the residen(cid:415)al area that Park Blvd. represents; Hancock and Hyde Park Neighborhoods. One of the matching stoneworks that stand on EACH CORNER of Park Blvd. at Red River, stands on this property. They are iden(cid:415)cal to two others, located westward on Park Blvd., one on each side of the street. The stone bridge over the creek which crosses Park Blvd. is of similar design and construc(cid:415)on. These elements are important to our city and neighborhood heritage and should be maintained. No decision should be made has(cid:415)ly or without more informa(cid:415)on. I feel sure the majority of those living nearby would be pleased to see the renova(cid:415)on of an older property IF the new construc(cid:415)on maintains the character of the homes that surround it. At this (cid:415)me, I am opposed to the permit to demolish the current structure per this applica(cid:415)on. Please consider reserving your decision un(cid:415)l more informa(cid:415)on re. the replacement structure, if there is to be one, will look like from both streets that border it. 1 Thank you for your service and considera(cid:415)on of my comments ! Sincerely, Pa(cid:425)ye Henderson 723 Park Blvd. 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. …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNOUNCEMENT Preservation Plan Summit Friday, November 21, 2025, at 9 a.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1406/1407 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur. Questions? Contact Cara Bertron (512) 974-1446
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 2004 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 July 22, 2024. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on October 17, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing regarding previous historic sign cases in Austin and good practices from other cities. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. Discussion of Historic Sign Standards. Discussion of ways to approach concerns about structural issues in older buildings. 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 Friday, October 17, 2025 – 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center Conference Room 1401 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 The first ten (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Feedback on educational and outreach material use cases • Historic Preservation staff shared draft use cases with committee members • Committee members discussed identified gaps in educational and outreach materials and shared additional considerations for prioritizing material creation and updates 2. Potential update to historic sign standards • Committee members suggested moving this item to a future meeting to allow for more time to prepare and invite guest speakers 3. Ways to approach concerns about structural issues in older buildings • Committee members suggested moving this item to a future meeting to allow for more time to prepare and invite guest speakers 4. Cadence of in-person and hybrid meetings • • • Committee meetings occur once a month Only the Chair must be present in person for meetings, other committee members may join remotely Chair can appoint someone to chair for them if they are unable to attend the meeting in person 5. Discussion of items for future Committee agendas • • November Committee meeting to address historic sign standards and Historic Landmark Commission bylaws Future Committee meeting to discuss ways to approach concerns about structural issues in older buildings 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 PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 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. 2. 3. 4. Approve the minutes of the Preservation Plan Committee regular meeting on January 18, 2023. Approve the minutes of the Preservation Plan Committee regular meeting on December 16, 2024. Approve the minutes of the Preservation Plan Committee regular meeting on January 9, 2025. Approve the minutes of the Preservation Plan Committee regular meeting on October 17, 2025. 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. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. 7. Discussion of Preservation Plan Summit agenda and attendees. Discussion of Equity-Based Preservation Plan annual report. 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 PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE of the HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2023 – 11:00 A.M. STREET-JONES BUILDING, ROOM 200A 1000 E. 11TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 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, call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: x Beth Valenzuela, Chair x Harmony Grogan x Ben Heimsath ab Carl Larosche DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. December 7, 2022 a. Postponed to the February meeting. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Working group application evaluation and recommendation a. Reviewed and evaluated applicants MOTION: Recommend list of selected applicants to the next scheduled meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission, on a motion by Commissioner Grogan. Commissioner Heimsath seconds the motion. Vote: 3-0 3. Project timeline update a. Reviewed timeline with staffing, draft plan launch, etc. 4. Community engagement update a. Reviewed website views, responses, comments, and updated email list for interested persons. 5. Revised equity questions a. Reviewed edits and discussed terminology. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT – 12:28 on a motion by Commissioner Grogan. Commissioner Heimsath seconded the motion. Vote: 3-0 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 board liaison at the Historic Preservation Office at (512) 974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446. The minutes were approved at the September 20, 2023 meeting on Commissioner Castillo’s motion, Commissioner Dudley seconding on a 2-0 vote. (Absent: Commissioner Grogan)
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Monday, December 16, 2024 – 5:30 P.M. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 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, call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Raymond Castillo, Chair Roxanne Evans Ben Heimsath x x DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. June 24, 2024 2. July 1, 2024 3. July 31, 2024 4. September 18, 2024 MOTION: Approve the minutes from June 24, 2024; July 1, 2024; July 31, 2024; and September 18, 2024 by Heimsath, Evans seconding. Vote: 2-0 DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Equity-Based Preservation Plan adoption by Council • Plan unanimously adopted on November 21, 2024. • Celebration in January or February 2025, with possible Council proclamation. 6. Early steps for plan implementation • Staff is working on a response to the amendment regarding historic tax incentives. • Staff will develop workplans for the recommendations identified to begin implementation in year 1 (FY25). Community members and stakeholders will be identified and invited as part of implementing each recommendation. ADJOURNMENT at 6:17 p.m. MOTION: Adjourn the meeting by Evans, Heimsath seconding. VOTE: 2-0 The following items were not taken up during the meeting: Committee meeting frequency in 2025 Future agenda items
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Thursday, January 9, 2025 – 11 A.M. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 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, call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: abs Raymond Castillo, Chair Roxanne Evans X Ben Heimsath X DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. December 16, 2024 • Approval postponed to a future meeting due to questions about the draft minutes. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on implementation of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan • Staff provided an update on interdepartmental meetings focused on near-term Plan implementation. Implementation plan is a working document. • • Commissioners discussed maintaining the momentum of outreach around the draft Plan. • Staff will develop workplans for near-term recommendations, including steps and partners. • Staff presented a draft of the implementation dashboard for discussion. 3. Discussion on Historic Landmark Commission FY26 Budget priorities • Commissioners discussed how to approach budget priorities. 4. Update on celebration for Plan adoption • Staff provided information on the celebration, including the date and invitees. 5. Committee meeting frequency in 2025 • New committee members can decide on meeting frequency. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Friday, October 17, 2025 – 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center Conference Room 1215 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item NOT on the agenda once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed 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, email cara.bertron@austintexas.gov or call (512) 974-1446. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: abs X X Roxanne Evans Carl Larosche Bat Taniguchi DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. ACTION ITEMS 1. 2. Approval of minutes from January 9, 2025 meeting Minutes not available for approval. Selection of Committee chair MOTION: Appoint Commissioner Larosche as Committee chair by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Taniguchi seconded the motion. Vote: 2-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Process to develop and update implementation plan for 10-year span • Staff and commissioners reviewed the development of the implementation plan for the Equity-Based Preservation Plan Review of the Progress Dashboard and Open Data Portal • Commissioners reviewed the dashboard and portal online • Progress Dashboard link: www.bit.ly/AustinPresPlan • Open Data Portal link (Progress Database): https://data.austintexas.gov/Building-and-Development/Preservation-Plan- Progress-Tracker/557c-s6jn/data_preview • Commissioners requested a briefing to the full Commission to demonstrate how to use the dashboard and database Introduction to and discussion of Preservation Plan Summit • The Summit will be held on Nov. 21 in the morning • Goal: Convene key collaborators in developing and implementing the Plan to review progress to date, discuss upcoming work, and identify opportunities to work together • Consider a possible role for an advisory committee for Plan implementation • Commissioners briefly discussed the Plan’s archaeology recommendations • The Summit will include brief presentations, individual brainstorming, and facilitated group discussions. Commissioners requested that an overview of the Plan be included. • Optional pre-meetings will help people to arrive at the Summit prepared • Commissioners requested a quick report-out on the Summit to the Historic Landmark Commission in December, with an in-depth follow-up in …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 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. 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 October 8th, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. C14H-2003-0007 - 1504 West Lynn St. Violet Crown Council District 10 Proposal: New ornamental landscape fence to aid with privacy from the neighboring multi- family building. Applicant: Caitlyn Bailey C14H-1977-0012-a – 712 Congress Ave. Walter Tipps Building Council District 9 Proposal: Three-story addition to create hotel. Applicant: Dustin Mehaffey C14H- 2014-0007 – 3805 Red River St. McFarland House Council District 9 Proposal: Installation of sign. Applicant: Lindsey Derrington 2310 Windsor Rd. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Small addition and remodel to the existing main residence and garage Applicant: Reed Critendon 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 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Vote to approve the 2026 regular meeting schedule of the Architectural Review Committee. 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 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Wednesday, October 8, 2025 – 4:00PM Permitting and Development Center, Conference Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, TX 78752 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: X Kevin Koch Jaime Alvarez X Harmony Grogan MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. 813 Park Blvd. Miller-Long House – Landmark Council District 9 Proposal: Construct stucco fence; add landscape and pool features. Applicant: Lori Martin 108 W. 33rd St. 2. Ocie-Speer House – Landmark Council District 9 Proposal: Construct an addition to existing secondary structure on site. Applicant: Emily Little 212 W. 33rd St. 3. Simms House – Landmark Council District 9 Proposal: Remodel existing secondary structure on site. Applicant: Emily Little 1514 E. 11th St. 4. Ethel Pearl’s Beauty Salon – Landmark Council District 1 Proposal: Rehabilitate and repair building exterior. Applicant: Mike Hale 419 Congress Ave. 5. Congress Avenue National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Partially demolish, rehabilitate and reconstruct building. Applicant: Laurie Limbacher 6th Street between Congress Ave. and IH-35 6. Council District 9 Proposal: Street improvements (roads, bike lanes, sidewalks), street trees and furnishing. Applicant: Romani Lalani 2610 W. 10th St. 7. Council District 10 Proposal: Modernize school. Applicant: Mike Boyle ADJOURNMENT: 6:00 p.m.
Historic Landmark Commission Architectural Review Commi(cid:425)ee 2026 Mee(cid:415)ng 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, June 10th, 2026 at 4:00PM Wednesday, July 8th, 2026 at 4:00PM Wednesday, August 12th, 2026 at 4:00PM Thursday, September 10th, 2026 at 4:00PM Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 at 4:00PM Wednesday, November 18th, 2026 at 4:00PM Wednesday, December 9th, 2026 at 4:00PM Loca(cid:415)on: Permi(cid:427)ng and Development Center in room 1401/1402 Deadline to be placed on the agenda is the Wednesday before the mee(cid:415)ng at 12PM.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 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 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) JUDAH RICE (D-4) JAIME ALVAREZ (D-7) BAT TANIGUCHI (D-9) HARMONY GROGAN (D-5) VACANT (D-1) KEVIN KOCH (D-3) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up before the call to order may have three minutes to speak on items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on October 1, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding Heritage Preservation Grant Launch. Presentation by Kristina Koufos, Project Coordinator, Heritage Tourism Division, Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. Staff briefing regarding updates to the Equity-Based Preservation Plan progress dashboard. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Historic Preservation Office, Austin Planning. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS Historic Zoning 4. C14H-2025-0105- 1112 W. 10th St. Simmons-Glaser House Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Lori Martin City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Recommend the proposed zoning change from family residence- historic district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-HD-NP) to family residence-historic landmark- historic district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-HD-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 5. 6. HR-2025-099714; C14H-2013-0008 – 1504 E. 11th St. Ethel Pearl's Beauty Salon Council District 1 Proposal: Rehabilitate and remodel a landmark building. (Postponed by staff on October 1, 2025) Applicant: Mike Hale City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness in concurrence with Architectural Review Committee feedback. HR-2025-118292; C14H- 2004-0002 – 108 W. 33rd St. Ocie Speer House Council District 9 Proposal: Remodel existing guesthouse and construct a second-story addition with attached garage. Applicant: …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, October 1, 2025 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some Commission members may be participating by videoconference. View the meeting online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. COMMISSION MEMBERS: X Ben Heimsath, (D-8) Chair X Roxanne Evans (D-2), Vice Chair X Jeffrey Acton (Mayor) VACANT (D-1) X Kevin Koch (D-3) Judah Rice (D-4) X AB Harmony Grogan (D-5) AB Carl Larosche (D-6) X Jaime Alvarez (D-7) X Bat Taniguchi (D-9) X Trey McWhorter (D-10) DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 PM PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak before the meeting will be allocated three minutes to speak about an item(s) that is not posted on the agenda. Meghan King spoke on Preservation Austin updates. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on September 3, 2025. MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Rice. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 8-0. The motion passed. BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Briefing on Rally Austin 2026 Bond Priorities Presenter: David Colligan, Chief Operating Officer, Rally Austin Briefing on the IH-35 Interpretative Plan Presenter: Rebekah Dobrasko, Cultural Resources Section Director, Texas Department of Transportation PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 4. C14H-2025-0095 – 2401 Givens Ave. Calhoun House Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Grant the proposed zoning change from family residence-historic district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-HD-NP) to family residence-historic landmark-historic district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-HD-NP) combining district zoning. Patricia Calhoun spoke in favor of historic zoning. Mary Kahle spoke in favor of historic zoning. Meghan King spoke in favor of historic zoning. Miriam Conner spoke in favor of historic zoning. MOTION: Close the public hearing and recommend historic zoning per staff recommendation on the basis of architectural significance, community value and historical association. Commissioner Rice seconded the motion. Vote 8-0. The motion passed. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 5. SB-2025-114755 – 604 Brazos St. Driskill Hotel Council District 9 Proposal: Install a sign at 7th Street elevation of the 1939 tower. Applicant: Marcos Crane City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 2 Staff Recommendation: Concur with Architectural Review Committee, and approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for either neon or bulb lighting. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent …
AACME Funding Programs Heritage Preservation Grant Overview About AACME: Established February 24, 2025 AACME focuses on sustaining and growing Austin's creative sector. Spring–Summer 2025 “Creative Reset” Community Engagement: Phase 1 focused on improving funding programs and gathered extensive input: • • • • 11,801 comments 1,289 survey responses 200+ focus group participants 50+ community conversations Creative Reset Dashboard: Voices from Austin's Creative Community - ACME Cultural Funding Analysis Heritage Preservation Grant Heritage Preservation Grant aims to preserve and promote preservation projects, expand access to historic spaces and heritage resources, showcase local stories rooted in history, support the creative economy to attract and expand audiences and engage tourists seeking authentic experiences. Based on State Statute Ch. 351, the project must: • Be used for historical restoration and preservation projects or activities to encourage tourism to visit preserved historic sites. • At, or in the immediate vicinity of, Convention Center facilities or visitor information centers; • Located in the areas that would be frequented by tourists and convention delegates; Image by Chelse Purgahn, courtesy of Black Austin Tours (FY21 awardee) Eligibility and Requirements • Applicant types: • • 501(c)(3) nonprofit For-profit business • Two years operating experience in the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) • Own or lease a historic designated site for capital improvement projects • Proposed project or event sites must occur in Austin or Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) • Proposed project or event sites must be open and advertised to Austin residents, visitors, and tourists • Preservation projects and programs must highlight storytelling and invite tourists to explore historic sites Heritage Events Includes historic research, develops a tourism itinerary, promotes tourism and untold stories of the location Designation: Not required Award Amount: Up to $50,000 Includes historic research and highlights the history of the site Designation: Required local, state or national designation or Council-approved heritage districts Award Amount: Up to $150,000 Heritage programming at Republic Square, Image courtesy of Downtown Austin Alliance (FY24 awardee) Term: 12 months Eligible Activities: • Heritage events, festivals, or programs • Heritage, historic, or interpretative exhibits • Tour Development: historic, heritage, legacy business Image by KVUE, Interpretive signage and stories about the community and land at Bethany Cemetery (FY24 awardee) Capital Improvement Projects Award Amount: Up to $250,000 Required: Historic Designation and Owner Authorization Term: 24 months Eligible Activities • ADA exterior access • Façade elements • Foundation stabilization • Masonry rehabilitation / repair …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: C14H-2025-0105 HLC DATE: November 5, 2025 PC DATE: CC Date: APPLICANT: O’Connell Architecture, LLC (Lori Martin) HISTORIC NAME: Simmons-Glaser House WATERSHED: Lady Bird Lake, Shoal Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 1112 West 10th Street ZONING CHANGE: SF-3-HD-NP to SF-3-H-HD-NP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from family residence-historic district- neighborhood plan (SF-3-HD-NP) to family residence-historic landmark-historic district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-HD- NP) combining district zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: community value and historical associations. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Austin Lukes, 512-978-0766 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Old West Austin Neighborhood Association, Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, Preservation Austin, Shoal Creek Conservancy DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The property is currently listed as being a contributing resource to the Castle Hill local historic district, as well as a contributing resource to the West Line National Register district. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: The earliest records of the building at 1112 West 10th Street existing are from tax documents from 1903, though the style of the building, as well as similar structures in the neighborhood, may indicate that the property was constructed a few years before that. The Second Empire style was popular from the 1850s through the 1880s, but it is possible that the style continued for new construction in Austin into the 20th century. The Simmons-Glaser House, along with houses on this and neighboring streets were built during a campaign in the 1890s by local builder Nick Dawson, who used similar materials and proportions. Even though the exact date of construction may be uncertain, the asymmetrical front elevation, with a bay extension on the west half and front porch at the east complete with decorative millwork, indicate that this house is in excellent condition and retains good integrity. § 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. Mentioned above, the property is associated with Austin builder Nick Dawson, who designed numerous buildings in this part of town. The Simmons-Glaser House exemplifies the uniformity of design that Dawson …
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 Taylor GreenSimmons-Glaser House787031112 W. 10th Street, Austin, TXTravis0.24510,564,76SF-3-HD-NPResidential0.245/10,564.76ResidentialSF-3-H-HD-NP City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet D. SUBMITTAL VERIFICATION AND INSPECTION AUTHORIZATION SUBMITTAL VERICATION My signature attests to the fact that the attached application package is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that proper City staff review of this application is dependent upon the accuracy of the information provided and that any inaccurate or inadequate information provided by me/my firm/etc., may delay the proper review of this application. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT NAME BELOW SIGNATURE AND INDICATE FIRM REPRESENTED, IF APPLICABLE. __________________________________________________ Signature Date __________________________________________________ Name (Typed or Printed) __________________________________________________ Firm (If applicable) INSPECTION AUTHORIZATION As owner or authorized agent, my signature authorizes staff to visit and inspect the property for which this application is being submitted. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT NAME BELOW SIGNATURE AND INDICATE FIRM REPRESENTED, IF APPLICABLE. ___________________________________________________ Date Signature ___________________________________________________ Name (Typed or Printed) ___________________________________________________ Firm (If applicable) Adopted December 2012 8 Lori Martin, Architectural HistorianO'Connell Architecture, LLCTaylor GreenOctober 9, 2025October 9, 2025 City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet E. ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM concerning Subdivision Plat Notes, Deed Restrictions, Restrictive Covenants and / or …
