4" x 4" wood beams - for vine coverage 4" x 6" structural wood rafter 24'-9" back stucco wall 12'-2" 9'-2" 4" 1'-0" " 4 " 0 1 - 9 ' 6"4"6" 1'-6" (typ.) " 6 " 0 1 " 0 - 9 ' 11'-8" 4 SOUTH-EAST ELEVATION 1/2"= 1'-0" 2 NORTH-EAST ELEVATION : FRONT OF PERGOLA 1/2"= 1'-0" " 0 1 - 9 ' 24'-9" 4 L2.02 " 2 - 2 1 ' wood posts STUCCO WALL 36'-5" 2 L2.02 3 PERSPECTIVE NOT TO SCALE 1 PLAN VIEW: PERGOLA 1/4" = 1'-0" 0 1 2 4 FT 0 2 4 8 FT SCALE: 1/2" = 1'-0" SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0" Eden Garden Design 3535 Bee Caves Rd., Suite B Austin, TX 78746 Kirsten Rechnitz, Principal Amy Hovis, Principal Casey Mathis, Principal kirsten@edenaustin.com www.edenaustin.com / E S U O H G N O L - R E L L I M . D V L B K R A P DATE: March 28, 2025 CLIENT NAME: Chris Oakland CLIENT ADDRESS: 813-811 Park Blvd Austin,TX 78751 PERGOLA DETAIL L2.02
2 WEST ELEVATION 1/8" = 1'-0" WOVEN WIRE VINE SCREEN POOL FENCE STEEL RETAINING WALL STONE BASIN WATER FEATURE 1 NORTH ELEVATION 1/8" = 1'-0" swinging driveway gate swinging driveway gate 0 4 8 16 FT SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" Eden Garden Design 3535 Bee Caves Rd., Suite B Austin, TX 78746 Kirsten Rechnitz, Principal Amy Hovis, Principal Casey Mathis, Principal kirsten@edenaustin.com www.edenaustin.com / E S U O H G N O L - R E L L I M . D V L B K R A P DATE: April 8, 2025 CLIENT NAME: Chris Oakland CLIENT ADDRESS: 813-811 Park Blvd Austin,TX 78751 SITE ELEVATIONS L2.03
STUCCO Color TBD - will complement but not match building IRON BUFF LIMESTONE LEUDERS LIMESTONE SCREENING CLAY TILES From Commodore Perry Estate LIMESTONE/ SANDSTONE MIX STONE PAVERS BLACK & ANTIQUE WHITE INTERIOR POOL TILES AGED WOOD (CEDAR) STEEL SQUARE WOVEN WIRE MATERIAL PALETTE 813 Park Blvd
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EQUIP 6' Scale 1/8"= 1 foot when printed on 24" x 36" paper Panel on rack -20" Panel clearance per code -29" Planter Planter " 8 ' 4 1 Skimmer Skimmer Auto fill Pentair Platinum R R Over flow line notched by guniter set by tile and coping Tumbled stone coping 13' 4" Carriage house Planter Hose bib -6" 19' 3' Depth 1 9 ' 5' Depth Microbrite R L Bubblers L R ' 6 -11" Gravel Access 45' 3 ' 6 " Sun ledge with 6" of water Planter ' 4 1 ' 6 "1 ' 6 "1 ' 6 "1 ' 6 "1 ' 6 " Gate Driveway Compacted limestone 3' 6" 7' Residence Limestone landing Hose bib Gate Gate Gate Designer Info Designer: Doug Gorsuch Phone: 210-287-0610 Email: doug@byop.net Scale: 3/32" = 1 ft
108 W. 33rd (Speer House) Historical Review ● ● ● ● Add Second Level (438 sq/ft) Existing First Level to Remain (480 sq/ft) Add new 2 Car Garage (520 sq/ft) Exiting House to Remain Unmodified Front of Main House - South Elevation N Existing ADU - South Elevation Rear Elevation (North) ● ● ● Adding 2nd Floor Adding Garage Existing 1st story to remain Front Elevation (South) ● ● ● Adding 2nd Floor Adding Garage Existing 1st story to remain Side Elevations Additional Photos The Ocie Speer House 108 West 33rd Street ● This City of Austin historic landmark was built in the early 1920s. It was designed by noted Austin architect Edwin Clinton Kreisle and is distinguished by its Spanish Colonial Revival architectural style and for several significant occupants who were outstanding in the fields of law and education. The property is within the North University NCCD-NP and is listed as a contributing structure within the Aldridge Place Local Historic District. ● The accessory apartment structure at the north edge of the property was permitted and built in the 1970s, has no architectural significance and is in need of major repair and maintenance. ● We propose to modify the first level of the existing accessory building for a pool room with storage and to add a second level apartment, along with a one-story adjacent Garage. The Garage opens to West 34th Street which bounds the property on the north. Many houses on this block are a full-block deep and well over half of the houses have accessory buildings, many two- story with garages facing West 34th Street. ● Our design approach is to use a stucco exterior similar to the main house. We propose a low-pitched hipped roof to reduce visual impact of the new second level. Our design goal is to create an understated form that complements the historic main house yet does not detract from the main house.
Sixth Street Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) Architectural Review Committee Meeting October 8, 2025 Transportation and Public Works Recap of 6th Street PER • Study Area: 6th Street (IH-35 to Congress Avenue). • Purpose: Identify transportation and mobility improvements to form the long-term vision for the street. • Goal: Develop a set (1) of recommended improvements with their associated costs. • ACT Plan: 3 Options. • Schedule: Conclude PER by end of 2025; begin design in 2026; construction in 2027, pending 2026 Bond Election. • Completed to Date: Survey, Subsurface Utility Exploration, Preliminary Layout of Options Project Limits Map Alternative 1 Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Alternative 2 Alternative 3 Alternative 3 Comparison Matrix Next Steps *Stakeholder meeting #1 occurred in June 2025. THANK YOU!
Historic Landmark Commission Applications in Review for October 1, 2025 Regular Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. The public may comment on formal agenda items in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to comment once per item and are allowed three minutes to speak. To participate remotely by telephone, speakers must register by noon on the day before the hearing via the QR code and link at the end of this document. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes from the September 3, 2025, regular meeting of the Historic 1. Landmark Commission. 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 Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Permit Applications 5. SB-2025-114755 – 604 Brazos St. Driskill Hotel Council District 9 Proposal: Install a sign at the 7th Street elevation of the 1939 tower. Applicant: Marcos Crane City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 6. HR-2025-099714 – 1504 E. 11th St. Ethel Pearl’s Beauty Salon Council District 1 Proposal: Rehabilitate and remodel a landmarked building. (Postponed by HLC on September 3, 2025) Applicant: Mike Hale City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 7. HR-2025-113074 – 1403 S. Congress Ave. Bergen-Todd House Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a solarium addition, covered and uncovered patios, and a new ADA restroom facility. Applicant: Victoria Haase City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 8. HR-2025-112563, PR-2025-099859 – 706 Highland Ave. Smoot-Terrace Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a second-floor addition. Applicant: Clare Bradford City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 9. HR-2025-113541 – 4304 Avenue C. Hyde Park Local District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a new building and accessory structure. Applicant: Becca Floyd City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 National Register Historic District Permit Applications 10. PR-2025-088150, HR-2025-113285 – 2514 Wooldridge Dr. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building (postponed by HLC on September …
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. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allocated three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. For questions, please email preservation@austintexas.gov. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, (D-8) Chair Roxanne Evans (D-2), Vice Chair Jeffrey Acton (Mayor) VACANT (D-1) Kevin Koch (D-3) Judah Rice (D-4) Harmony Grogan (D-5) Carl Larosche (D-6) Jaime Alvarez (D-7) Bat Taniguchi (D-9) Trey McWhorter (D-10) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak before the meeting will be allocated three minutes to speak about an item(s) that is not posted on the agenda. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on September 3, 2025. 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. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 5. 6. 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 Staff Recommendation: Concur with Architectural Review Committee, and approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for either neon or bulb lighting. HR-2025-099714 – 1504 E. 11th St. Ethel Pearl’s Beauty Salon Council District 1 Proposal: Rehabilitate and remodel a landmark building. (Postponed by HLC on September 3, 2025) Applicant: Mike Hale City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. 2 7. 8. …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025, 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd St., Austin, TX 78701 COMMISSION MEMBERS: X Ben Heimsath, (D-8) Chair X Roxanne Evans (D-2), Vice Chair X VAC VACANT (D-1) X Kevin Koch (D-3) Judah Rice (D-4) X Jeffrey Acton (Mayor) X Harmony Grogan (D-5) AB Carl Larosche (D-6) Jaime Alvarez (D-7) X Bat Taniguchi (D-9) X Trey McWhorter (D-10) X MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak before the meeting will be allocated three minutes to speak about an item(s) that is not posted on the agenda. Meghan King spoke on Preservation Austin updates. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on August 6, 2025. MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Vice- Chair Evans. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 2. PR-2025-041615 – 607 E. 38th St. Council District 9 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed by applicant on August 6, 2025) Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Do not grant historic zoning, as the property does not meet two criteria for designation. Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse or relocation, then material salvage and reuse, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Charles d’Harcourt spoke in favor of historic zoning. Jorge Alzaga spoke in opposition to historic zoning. MOTION: Close the public hearing and release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. 3. C14H-2025-0086 – 1712 Rio Grande St. Reed House Council District 9 Proposal: Applicant-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Dave Anderson City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the proposed zoning change to add historic landmark combining district zoning (H) to the base zoning. Tere O’Connell spoke in favor of historic zoning. Robin Shepherd spoke in favor of historic zoning. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 9-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Approve the historic zoning application per staff recommendation on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: C14H-2025-0095 HLC DATE: October 1, 2025 PC DATE: CC Date: APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission (commission-initiated) HISTORIC NAME: Givens House WATERSHED: Boggy Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 2401 Givens Ave. ZONING CHANGE: SF-3-HD-NP to SF-3-H-HD-NP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 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-H-HD-NP) combining district zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: architecture, 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, Del Valle Community Coalition, East Austin Conservancy, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Overton Family Committee, Preservation Austin, Rogers Washington Holy Cross, Upper Boggy Creek Neighborhood Planning Team DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The 2016 East Austin Historic Resource Survey recommended the property as contributing to a potential local historic district. The property was subsequently listed as a contributing resource in the 2020 ordinance designating the Rogers Washington Holy Cross local historic district. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind building. Designed and constructed by local builder Hal Starkey, the Calhoun House exemplifies the California ranch style and is one of the few remaining examples left in East Austin. It features several of the architectural features associated with the Ranch form and style generally, such as a low, long street facing elevation and an attached garage at one side, facing the street. The California ranch elements are more evident at the rear and interior of the property, including vaulted ceilings in the main entry room and wood paneling. The layout of the house at the rear surrounds the yard on two sides, which were originally planned to face a backyard pool. The interior layout is laid out by public and …
B. Tax Map C. Tax Certificate Historical Documentation - Deed Chronology F. 1 Deed research for 2401 Givens Avenue Date Transaction Vol./Page or Instrument 1959-12-23 1987-07-15 2003-06-13 2012-04-25 2015-01-25 2016-02-05 2017-12-15 2017-12-18 2018-04-12 WASHINGTON HAZEL EVAN to CALHOUN T C & THELMA D Vol. 2143, Page 100 CALHOUN T C & THELMA D to CALHOUN PATRICIA & THELMA D Vol. 10372, Page 709 CALHOUN PATRICIA & THELMA D to CALHOUN THELMA C & PATRICIA CALHOUN THELMA C & PATRICIA to CALHOUN THELMA C LIFE ESTATE 2003153655TR 2012072747TR CALHOUN THELMA C LIFE ESTATE to CALHOUN PATRICIA None CALHOUN PATRICIA to CALHOUN PATRICIA C TRUST CALHOUN PATRICIA C TRUST to EDWARDS KAREN CRAWFORD EDWARDS KAREN CRAWFORD to CALHOUN PATRICIA C CALHOUN PATRICIA C to CALHOUN PATRICIA C TRUST 2016024472 2017198036 2017199429 2018058878 F.2 Historical Documentation - Occupancy History Occupancy Research for 2401 Givens Avenue Year 1959 1990 2015 Occupant Name and Reference Theodore C. and Thelma Dotson Calhoun Thelma Dotson Calhoun Patricia Calhoun Source Patricia Calhoun Patricia Calhoun Patricia Calhoun Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Biographical Data F.3 See Section F.2 for occupancy history and Section F.9 for data on owners and occupants. Historically Significant Events F4. See Section F.9 for history of the building and its occupants. Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application F.5 Color Digital Prints Image 1 North elevation, facing south Photo by Meghan King 2025 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 2 West elevation, facing east Photo by Meghan King 2025 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 3 West and south elevations, facing northeast Photo by Meghan King 2025 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 4 South elevation, facing north Photo by Meghan King 2025 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 5 East elevation, facing west Photo by Meghan King 2025 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 6 East and south elevations, facing northwest Photo by Meghan King 2025 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 7 Interior view, living room Photo by Lauren Kerr 2021 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 8 Interior view, kitchen/dining area Photo by Lauren Kerr 2021 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 9 Interior view, kitchen Photo by Lauren Kerr 2021 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 10 Interior view, bathroom Photo by Lauren Kerr 2021 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 11 Interior view, hallway Photo by Lauren Kerr 2021 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application F. 6 Architect/Builder/Contractor/Craftsmen See F.9 for information on …
From: To: Subject: Date: City of Austin Historic Preservation Office Case # -C14H-2025-0095 Monday, September 22, 2025 7:26:37 PM This message is from Ms. Ora Houston . I am in favor (for) this zoning request.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION SIGN INSTALLATION APPLICATION OCTOBER 1, 2025 2025-114755 SB DRISKILL HOTEL TOWER 604 BRAZOS STREET 5 – 1 PROPOSAL Install an illuminated blade sign at the 7th Street elevation. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposed sign is approximately 36 ft2 in area. It is lit by bulbs around the perimeter of the vertical blade, and anchored into the existing masonry wall. The sign’s design and placement approximate those of the ca. 1950s Driskill Hotel sign. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Guidelines for Signs in Historic Districts or City Historic Landmarks are used to evaluate projects at historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Number of Signs: The Commission allows one sign per building, unless the building has multiple tenants; in this case, the Commission may allow one sign per façade module, if the façade modules correspond to tenant spaces. The Commission may also allow one sign for each street frontage if the building is at an intersection. A single directory sign is appropriate for a large building with multiple tenants. The proposed sign appears next to an awning with signage. The existing awning signage should be removed prior to installation of the new sign. Sign Types: The Commission may allow window signs, awning signs, projecting signs, and flush mounted signs for most commercial buildings. The proposed sign is a compatible projecting sign. Sign Size: The maximum size for signs depends on the sign type. Projecting (blade) signs: 6 square feet. Large commercial buildings (over 3 stories): Cumulative signage may not exceed 40 square feet per façade and must comply with a signage plan for the building. While the proposed sign exceeds the maximum size for blade signs, it complies with the 40 ft2 area requirement if no other signage on the façade exceeds 4 ft2. Sign Design, Coloring and Materials: Use simple shapes, such as rectangular or oval signs. The Commission recommends painted wood or metal signs with matte finishes for all signs; plastic, reflective materials, and unfinished surfaces are not allowed. Limit the colors used in a sign to no more than three. For sites with multiple signs, all signs should have corresponding or matching designs, coloring, and materials. Signs should match or complement the existing color scheme of the building to the maximum extent feasible. The proposed sign complies with the standards and is compatible with signage proposed for other façades. Lettering: No more …
PROJEC T DRI SKI LL HOTEL EXTERIOR SIGNAGE - THE DRISKILL GRILL ARC & HLC REVIEW | SEPT EMBE R 202 5 MM L HOSPITALIT Y | 1711 SOUT H C ONG RE SS AVE, AUSTIN, T X 78704 | MMLHOSPITALIT Y. C OM 09 .19 .2 025 TH E DRISKILL GRILL EAST 7T H STRE ET BT WN BR A ZO S & C ONGR ES S DRISKILL HOTEL | RESTAURANT SIGNAGE | ARC & HLC REVIEW | SEPTEMBER 2025 THE DRISKIL L GRIL L - NEON BL ADE SIGN - INT ENT & MO C KUP DRISKILL HOTEL | RESTAURANT SIGNAGE | ARC & HLC REVIEW | SEPTEMBER 2025 THE DRISKILL GR ILL - NEON BL A DE SIG N - ART & SPE CS Type: Blade Sign - Neon Total Area: Dimensions: Can Colors: ~75 SF ~30’ x 2.5’ 2 Neon Colors: Gold Letters, Red Border Lettering: Distance from street: 1 typeface Min 9’ DRISKILL HOTEL | RESTAURANT SIGNAGE | ARC & HLC REVIEW | SEPTEMBER 2025 T H E D R I SK I L L G R I L L - N E O N B L A D E SIG N - P L AC E M E N T / I N STA L L DRISKILL HOTEL | RESTAURANT SIGNAGE | ARC & HLC REVIEW | SEPTEMBER 2025 THE DRISKIL L GRIL L - NEON BL ADE SIGN - HISTOR ICAL PRE CEDEN T S DRISKILL HOTEL | RESTAURANT SIGNAGE | ARC & HLC REVIEW | SEPTEMBER 2025 T HA NK YOU. DRISKILL HOTEL | RESTAURANT SIGNAGE | ARC & HLC REVIEW | SEPTEMBER 2025
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS OCTOBER 1, 2025 HR-2025-099714 ETHEL PEARL’S BEAUTY SALON 1504 EAST 11TH STREET 6.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Repair and rehabilitate a landmark for use as a residence. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Remove vinyl siding and replace with wood lapped siding 2) Replace non-original front door and windows 3) Infill several windows for conversion of use to a residence ARCHITECTURE The building is a single-story, rectangular shaped structure with a moderately pitched hipped roof. There are numerous doors and hung windows present at the East 11th and Angelina Street facades. The structure sits on piers set slightly above grade, and one corner features a brick skirting that is showing signs of sagging. At the rear of the house is a ca. 1962 addition. The walls are clad in non-historic vinyl siding installed around 2007, and the property became a landmark in 2013. 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 1. General standards Material that is proposed to be removed all appears to be non-original, mostly from the 2007 intervention. Generally, replacement materials differ from those that are present, but this is due to existing materials that would now be determined as inappropriate if proposed at a City of Austin landmark. 4. Exterior walls and trim Vinyl siding, which was installed around 2007, is proposed to be replaced with wood siding. This new material should be vetted for appropriate size and orientation but is generally appropriate as a material for building stock in this area of East Austin. Removal of the brick skirting at the southwest corner is not recommended. 5. Windows, doors, and screens Some existing windows are non-original and have been covered with solar screens in the 2007 intervention. Proposed windows are fixed in place. It is recommended that the installation of operable or fixtures that appear operable be explored as an alternative at primary facades. In areas that may still have their original windows, such as the east half of the south facade, retaining these fixtures will be required. 6. Porches A wider stairway with landing is proposed at the main entry. No addition to the front stoop is proposed, but a handrail is to be added …
S 67D02'19" E 47.00' One Story Brick and Frame Residence (1,377 sf) PP ' 0 0 . 0 6 W ' " 0 0 7 3 D 3 2 S Existing Conc. Drive (92 sf) E Elec. Service Gas Conc. Porch (63 sf) Conc. Walk (26 sf) Site Plan 1/8"=1'-0" (1/16" = 1'-0" for 11"x17") E x i s t i n g W o o d F e n c e ' 0 0 . 0 6 E ' " 0 0 7 3 D 3 2 N AC d e m u s s A h t r o N Conc. Walk (65 sf) N 67D02'19" W 47.00' Existing 4' Sidewalk 11th STREET (60' R.O.W.) T E E R T S A N L E G N A I ) . . W O R . ' 0 5 ( SHEET INDEX A-1.0 SITE PLAN / FLOOR PLAN PROJECT INFORMATION LEGEND Address: 1504 E 11th Street Austin, Texas. 78702 Legal: Zoned- SF-3-H-NP Being a portion of lots 5 & 6. Rectors Subdivision Vol. 1; Page 45 of the Travis County Deed Records DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK Extensive interior remodel while maintaining the historic character of 11th street elevation. 2 bedroom and 2 bath proposed. EXISTING LOT SIZE Lot = 2,820 s.f. Property Line Fencing Setback Public Util. Easement Electrical Service New Addition Existing Structure PP FH Power Pole Fire Hydrant a. Smoke Alarms: Provide Smoke Alarms - hard wired, interconnected, battery backup, at each sleeping room and immediate common area outside of sleeping rooms. If applicable, on each additional story including basements and habitable attics. In accordance with 2021 IRC Sec R314. X E b. Carbon Monoxide Alarms: Provide Carbon Monoxide Alarm - hard wired with battery backup, installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms in dwelling units within which fuel-fired appliances are installed and/or have an attached garage. In accordance with 2021 IRC sec R315" l k a w e d S i i . t s x E -6" WH AC Existing Conc. Drive (92 sf) Elec. Service Gas Conc. Porch (63 sf) Conc. Walk (26 sf) N G I S E D / R E M M A H p i h s r e n t r a p n o i t c u r t s n o c & e r u t c …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS OCTOBER 1, 2025 HR-2025-113074 BERGEN-TODD HOUSE 1403 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE 7 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct stone patios, a rear-side addition, and a new restroom facility. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Add a one-and-one-half-story solarium to the north elevation of the existing building. The proposed addition is comprised of steel and glass, with a curved roofline. 2) Add a painted steel awning, brick stairs, and landing to the north elevation of the building. 3) Construct three new stone patios with seating and trellis coverings on north, east and southern portions of the lot, not attached to the historic structure. Patios are enclosed by new fencing and include drink rails and bar appurtenances. 4) Construct a new accessible restroom building, shielded by a freestanding trellis, on the southern portion of the lot, not attached to the historic structure and set back from the front of the building. 5) Construct a new accessory building at the rear southern portion of the lot, behind the restroom building, sheltered by a wooden trellis. 6) Remove existing front door, then repair and replace it to swing outward. 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 1. General standards Some historic fabric will be removed to connect the new addition to the north elevation of the house. Most historic fabric will be retained and repaired, and materials removed at the north elevation will be salvaged and installed inside the house. Residential additions 1. Location The proposed solarium is set back from the front of the house approximately 25’. The awning and drink rail at the new north-elevation covered porch, though not set back from the front wall of the house, are both visually low-impact and do not appear to obscure the historic building or draw attention away from its design. 2. Scale, massing, and height The proposed solarium and porch appear compatible in scale, massing, and height. 3. Design and style The proposed solarium is mostly transparent, with simple painted-steel structural elements. Its lower height and simple curved roof differentiate it from the historic building. 4. Roofs See 3. 5. Exterior walls See 3. 6. Windows, screens, and doors See 3. 7. Porches and decks The …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS OCTOBER 1, 2025 HR-2025-112563; PR-2025-099859 SMOOT-TERRACE PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 706 HIGHLAND AVENUE 8.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a second-story addition and small side additions at first floor. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Construct three minimal additions at side elevations at first floor. 2) Construct an addition in front of the existing second-floor addition, with newest construction facing the street. 3) Repair front porch and columns, restore windows and doors. ARCHITECTURE This two-story Craftsman-style bungalow features a wide front porch with ample gable roof above. The house is set several feet above the street and is elevated further by as enclosed crawlspace. The second floor, which is set back at least 40 feet from the front of the house, appears to be a later addition. Though several exterior materials, such as the metal roof and stuccoed crawlspace, appear to be recently replaced, the building as a whole has excellent integrity and is well maintained. DESIGN STANDARDS The Smoot-Terrace Park Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Additions to Contributing Buildings 1. Front Exterior Walls Major alterations proposed at the street-facing façade of the second floor are well beyond the first 15 feet of the front of the house as recommended by the district design standards. Furthermore, the addition at this level will project forward from a non-historic addition, so no original materials will be demolished. The small additions at the first floor have been kept at lease 15 feet from the front wall of the house, located at the rear of the front porch. Materials proposed at all additions are compatible. 2. Doors and Door Openings Restoration of existing doors is proposed, with no replacement required at this time. 3. Windows and Window Openings Restoration of existing windows is proposed, with no replacement required at this time. 4. Porches No work is proposed at the front porch in this application. 5. Roofs and Roof Features Roofs at the new additions will match the slope and size of the existing. Metal roof material will match what is present. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the application. LOCATION MAP 8.0 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 8.0 – 3 Front elevation, application, 2025 8.0 – 4 Front and side showing non-original second floor addition, application, 2025
9.0 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS OCTOBER 1, 2025 HR-2025-113541 HYDE PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 4304 AVENUE C PROPOSAL Construct a new two-story residence with rear accessory structure. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Demolish portion of a surface parking lot. 2) Construct a new single-family residence, two stories in height, on the property. 3) Construct a rear accessory structure. DESIGN STANDARDS The Hyde Park Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential Standards: New Construction of Single Family Structures 5.1: Massing, Scale, and Architectural Elements Most houses on the same block are one-story, though there are some examples in the immediate vicinity, and numerous in the district generally, that feature a second floor set back from the front of the property, very similar to the form presented here. Per recommendations in the Hyde Park Design Standards, photos and drawings of surrounding buildings are provided in the same scale for comparison. 5.3: Porches A front porch is proposed, and is over 7 feet deep, as required by the design standards. It extends the width of the front elevation and is appropriate in scale while being distinct as new construction. 5.4: Height The foundation of proposed new construction appears to be on slab, but the house is elevated to give the appearance of a pier-and-beam construction. This situation is specifically called out in Standard 5.4 as best practice in this situation. 5.5: Roofs Design standards call for the use of hipped or gable roof structures for new construction, or some combination of the two. This design features both, with a clipped gable at the front of second story. While not very common in the district, this form does look appropriate and reduces the overall verticality of the design when viewed from the street. 5.6: Entrances The primary entryway is at the front, street facing elevation, per the standards. 5.7: Exterior Wall Materials Cementitious siding oriented horizontally is proposed on all exterior walls, which is listed as a compatible material in the district design standards. 5.9: Garages A carport is proposed at the side of the building, behind the front façade. This reduces the street visibility and meets the spirit of the design standards. 5.10: Garage Apartments/Secondary Units A secondary unit is proposed at the rear of the property, which is a location often used for such structures …
0101 SITE 1935 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map 4302 1 4302 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 0101 SITE 1977 Aerial Photo 2 CHURCH OF CHRIST 4302 AVE C PROPOSED SINGLE FAMILY CONSTRUCTION 4302 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 0101 SITE 4300 4302 AVENUE C Church of Christ 3 4302 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 0202 AVENUE C NEIGHBORS 4301 Avenue C 4303 Avenue C 2-story dwelling at rear (contributing) 4311 Avenue C 4315 Avenue C 2nd story at rear Flat entry porch roof 4305 Avenue C 4316 Avenue C 4313 Avenue C 4 4302 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 0202 AVENUE C NEIGHBORS 4300 Avenue C (next door) 4314 Avenue C (next house down the street) 5 4302 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION FLAT ENTRY PORCH ROOFS THROUGHOUT HYDE PARK LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT (CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURES) 4308 Avenue F 4212 Avenue F 4004 Avenue B 4204 Avenue F 4305 Avenue C (across street from project site) 6 4302 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 0303 PROPOSED DESIGN Site Plan Diagram - NTS PORTE- COCHERE PARKING LOT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE CARPORT DRIVE Y E L L A SHED ONE-STORY HOUSE P O O T S TWO-STORY HOUSE SIDEWALK D E R E V O C H C R O P 4302 C E U N E V A ONE-STORY HOUSE 4300 N 7 CHURCH OF CHRIST 4302 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 0303 PROPOSED DESIGN Street Elevation - NTS 4300 4302 4300 4302 PARKING LOT PARKING LOT 4314 4314 PROPERTY LINE PROPERTY LINE PROPERTY LINE PROPERTY LINE 8 4302 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONCHURCH OF CHRISTBEYONDCHURCH OF CHRISTBEYOND 0303 PROPOSED DESIGN Street Section - NTS HIGHEST ROOF RIDGE 26’-9” 4303 AVENUE C 60’ R.O.W. 4302 ALLEY CHURCH OF CHRIST PROPERTY LINE PROPERTY LINE 25’ SETBACK PROPERTY LINE 7’-0” PORCH DEPTH 6’-0” ACCESSORY STRUCTURE 22’-0” 2ND FLOOR HEIGHT TRANSITION 9 4302 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 0303 PROPOSED DESIGN Exterior Rendering - NTS The tallest massing is setback, minimizing the appearance of the second floor from the street. Fenestration proportion is in keeping with windows throughout the block. Casement windows are proposed to achieve a more modern style and differentiate with historic homes. Large hip roof similar to adjacent homes’ …
0101 SITE 1935 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map 4304 1 4304 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 0101 SITE 1977 Aerial Photo 2 CHURCH OF CHRIST 4304 AVE C PROPOSED SINGLE FAMILY CONSTRUCTION 4304 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 0101 SITE 4300 4304 AVENUE C Church of Christ 3 4304 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 0202 AVENUE C NEIGHBORS 4301 Avenue C 4303 Avenue C 2-story dwelling at rear (contributing) 4311 Avenue C 4315 Avenue C 2nd story at rear Flat entry porch roof 4305 Avenue C 4316 Avenue C 4313 Avenue C 4 4304 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 0202 AVENUE C NEIGHBORS 4300 Avenue C (next door) 4314 Avenue C (next house down the street) 5 4304 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION FLAT ENTRY PORCH ROOFS THROUGHOUT HYDE PARK LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT (CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURES) 4308 Avenue F 4212 Avenue F 4004 Avenue B 4204 Avenue F 4305 Avenue C (across street from project site) 6 4304 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 0303 PROPOSED DESIGN Site Plan Diagram - NTS PORTE- COCHERE PARKING LOT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE CARPORT DRIVE Y E L L A SHED ONE-STORY HOUSE P O O T S TWO-STORY HOUSE SIDEWALK D E R E V O C H C R O P 4304 C E U N E V A ONE-STORY HOUSE 4300 N 7 CHURCH OF CHRIST 4304 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 0303 PROPOSED DESIGN Street Elevation - NTS 4300 4302 4300 4304 PARKING LOT PARKING LOT 4314 4314 PROPERTY LINE PROPERTY LINE PROPERTY LINE PROPERTY LINE 8 4304 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONCHURCH OF CHRISTBEYONDCHURCH OF CHRISTBEYOND 0303 PROPOSED DESIGN Street Section - NTS HIGHEST ROOF RIDGE 26’-9” 4303 AVENUE C 60’ R.O.W. 4304 ALLEY CHURCH OF CHRIST PROPERTY LINE PROPERTY LINE 25’ SETBACK PROPERTY LINE 7’-0” PORCH DEPTH 6’-0” ACCESSORY STRUCTURE 22’-0” 2ND FLOOR HEIGHT TRANSITION 9 4304 AVENUE C | HLC REVIEW | NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 0303 PROPOSED DESIGN Exterior Rendering - NTS The tallest massing is setback, minimizing the appearance of the second floor from the street. Fenestration proportion is in keeping with windows throughout the block. Casement windows are proposed to achieve a more modern style and differentiate with historic homes. Large hip roof similar to adjacent homes’ …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS OCTOBER 1, 2025 PR-2025-088150, HR-2025-113285 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 2514 WOOLDRIDGE DRIVE 10 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1938 building and construct a new building. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct a two-story residence with covered patio and guest house. The proposed buildings are constructed across two lots. The main building has an irregular plan, irregular roofline and fenestration, and stone veneer cladding. Its side-gabled elevation with stone-clad loggia faces the main streetscape, with full-height glazed fenestration beyond. The guest house, attached with a covered breezeway, is set back at an angle and features similar materials, detailing, and height as the main structure. ARCHITECTURE Two-story Georgian Revival house with curved portico, symmetrical shuttered windows, brick veneer, and a side-gabled roof with added dormers. RESEARCH The house at 2514 Wooldridge Drive was constructed in 1938 for Clarence McCullough and his family. McCullough, who began his career as assistant cashier at the Security Trust company, slowly rose in prominence as a banker. Eventually, he partnered with rancher and fellow real estate broker Dr. Joseph Koenig to develop the Violet Crown Heights subdivisions between 1946 and 1948, lending Koenig’s name to one of its major thoroughfares. In 1950 and 1951, they built the adjacent Violet Crown Shopping Center. “On the northwest corner of North Lamar and Brentwood Street,” notes Violet Crown historian and resident Susan Burneson, “the center was in the heart of Violet Crown Heights, Section 1.”1 In spring 2025, KUT journalist Juan Garcia and Burneson discussed the development of Austin’s most well-known midcentury center: The violet crown nickname [was] used in real estate marketing throughout the early 20th century, but few had the impact Dr. Joe Koenig and Clarence McCullough had when they started selling land in what used to be north Austin in the ‘40s…Right along [Violet Crown Heights], the pair built a shopping center in 1951. They called it the Violet Crown Shopping Center, which had a handful of violet-crown-themed businesses…immortalized as “The Emporium” in Richard Linklater’s coming-of-age film Dazed and Confused. 2 McCullough and Koenig maintained offices at the Violet Crown Shopping Center. Clarence McCullough’s son, who lived at 2514 Wooldridge Drive throughout his time at the University of Texas, later became the center’s manager.3 McCullough and his wife, Ruth, lived at the house on Wooldridge Drive until at least the 1980s. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s …
I S N O S V E R I 2512 & 2514 WOODLRIDGE DRIVE ISSUE DATE SHEET NUMBER ARCHITECTURAL SHEET INDEX SHEET NAME G1.00 G1.01 G1.02 A1.00 A1.01 A1.02 A1.03 A1.04 A1.05 A1.06 A1.07 A2.01 A2.02 A2.03 A2.04 A2.05 A2.06 A3.01 A3.02 A3.03 A3.04 A3.05 GENERAL NOTES & SHEET INDEX IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE FLOOR AREA RATIO SITE PLAN FIRST FLOOR FRAMING PLAN SECOND FLOOR FRAMING PLAN BASEMENT FRAMING PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN BASEMENT PLAN ROOF PLAN EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS BUILDING SECTIONS BUILDING SECTIONS BUILDING SECTIONS BUILDING SECTIONS BUILDING SECTIONS BUILDING DATA ZONING: SF-2-NP 2512 WOOLDRIDGE DRIVE - N. 20FT OF LOT 6 & S. 35FT OF LOT 7 AND 2514 WOODLRIDGE DRIVE - LOT 8 & N. 15FT OF LOT 7 BLOCK 12 PEMBERTON HEIGHTS, SECTION 1 CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY BUILDING CODE INFORMATION: APPLICABLE CODES: 2024 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2024 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE 2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2024 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE PAPER SIZE ANSI D (22X34) l . d v B n o s r e f f e J . W 9 2 8 8 0 2 5 7 X T , s a l l a D 4 8 6 2 . 2 0 6 . 7 1 8 I E C T C A R P schematic design PROJECT NO. ISSUE DATE DRAWN BY: PLOT DATE: a I E C T C A R P 6 1 0 2 . I N O T C A L A G E L O T T C E J B U S E B L L I W T N E M E G N R F N I I Y N A D N A D E T B H O R P S I I I I I E C T C A R P F O T N E S N O C N E T T R W E H T T U O H T W G N W A R D S H T F O E S U R O I I I , I G N Y P O C , I N O T C U D O R P E R E H T . I E C T C A R P F O Y T R E P O R …
Practice an architectural office 829 WEST JEFFERSON BOULEVARD, DALLAS, TEXAS, 75224 office@practicearchitecturaloffice.com 22 September 2025 RE: HLC Brief for 2512 and 2514 Wooldridge The home that has been designed at 2512 and 2514 Wooldridge Drive is a structure that will use a unified development agreement to create a single family residence that is aligned in scale and lot size of many of its neighbors in the district. The home uses antique tile shingle for the roof and echoes both the scale and materials of many of the historic contributing homes in the neighborhood. An arcade porch structure serves as the entrance of the home and creates a buffer between the street and more public program of the residence. Careful attention to the scale of the façade and the placement of the volumes allows the structure to sit well with the properties to the left and right. We achieved this by having a pronounced entry volume that protrudes from the façade while the remaining volumes recede into the lot. Floor to floor heights and overall structure height and mass are in keeping with the adjacent houses as well. The home seeks to continue the estate architecture of the district with a clear reference to historic form and materials while acknowledging the scale and proportion of the immediate neighbors. The home has been designed to meet the historic design standards and the zoning requirements to which it is subject. Sincerely, Patrick Craine RE: Interior design contract for 1319 Cedar Hill 1
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Morgan Burnham Historic Preservation Office; Contreras, Kalan; McKnight, Kim John Burnham Objection to the demolition of 2514 Wooldridge Drive Tuesday, September 16, 2025 11:49:21 AM You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution To Whom It May Concern, We, the owners of 2505 Wooldridge Drive, strongly object to the application to demolish 2514 Wooldridge Drive. Like many of the beautiful homes on Wooldridge drive, 2514 Wooldridge was built in the 1930s and represents an excellent example of early Pemberton Heights architecture, worthy of preservation. Demolition of this historic home would be devastating to the architectural continuity and historic fabric of Wooldridge Drive. These homes are not just structures, they are artifacts of Central Austin’s early development and embody the charm, scale, and character that make our neighborhood unique. Preserving these homes safeguards the identity of Pemberton Heights and ensures that future generations can experience this rare and irreplaceable piece of Austin’s history. As owners and stewards 2505 Wooldridge drive, we spent 3 years remodeling our home to preserve the integrity of its colonial architecture and historical significance. I would hope and expect the owners of 2514 Wooldridge to do the same. We respectfully urge you to deny the application for demolition of 2514 Wooldridge Drive. Sincerely, Morgan Burnham 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".
MONROE GARRISON September 8, 2025 City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Dear Commissioners, This letter is to express our support of the approval for the request of building permits for both the demolition of the existing residence located at 2514 Wooldridge Dr and a new construction permit for a single-family residence to be constructed at 2514 Wooldridge Dr to be joined with 2512 via a Unified Development Agreement currently in review with City of Austin DSD. The proposed residence will be a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Sincerely, Monroe Garrison Monroe Garrison 2516 Wooldridge Dr. Austin, TX 78703
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS OCTOBER 1, 2025 PR-2025-095243; PR-2025-095042; GF-2025-095661 TRAVIS HEIGHTS- FAIRVIEW PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 1709 DRAKE AVENUE 11.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1925 residence and construct a house. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Demolish a single-story detached house, which is a contributing resource to the National Register historic district. 2) Construct a two-story single-family house in generally the same location. ARCHITECTURE The Craftsman bungalow located at 1709 Drake Avenue is a single-story house with a corner inset porch and front gabled roof. The street facing façade features two pairs of hung windows which appear to be original. There is a small roof covering the front of the porch, inset among the larger gables. This roof is supported by decorative brackets and some rafter tails are visible from the street. The house’s foundation is pier and beam, and it is overall in good condition. RESEARCH Upon construction at the end of the 1920s, the property went through a series of owners until at least the 1950s. Many of these residents were local craftspeople and service industry workers, and for a time the owners and operators of a local café lived at the address. Despite many of the owners only living at the address for a short time, several later lived in other parts of Travis Heights or South Austin before and after their stay at 1709 Drake Avenue. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location New construction is proposed in generally the same location as the existing building. 2. Orientation The two-story residence faces the street, similar to the existing building. 3. Scale, massing, and height A two-story residence replaces a one-story building as proposed. Per Standard 3.1, the height of new construction should respond to nearby contributing structures. There are some contributing structures that have two stories, but these are often later additions or set back from the front. However, the side gable construction at the second floor proposed in this application does minimize its overall visual height. 4. Proportions The proposed new construction generally keeps with the proportions of contributing properties on the block and in the district. Mentioned above, the second story is …
GENERAL TREE NOTES IMPACTS NO IMPACTS TO 1/2 CRITICAL ROOT ZONES (CRZ) (>4 INCHES) OR CANOPIES (>25%) OF PROTECTED TREES ALLOWED. THIS INCLUDES NEW UTILITIES AND NEW FENCE POSTS. UTILITY TRENCHING MUST AVOID THE 1/2 CRZ. IF THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE, THESE UTILITIES MUST BE AIR-EXCAVATED FOR THE TOP 30 INCHES BY A CERTIFIED ARBORIST TO AVOID CUTTING ANY ROOTS 1.5INCH+ DIAMETER. CONTRACTOR REQUIRED TO PROVIDE RECEIPTS AND PHOTOS AT THE FINAL TREE INSPECTION. ALL DEMOLITION IN THE 1/4 & 1/2 CRITICAL ROOT ZONES OF PROTECTED TREES MUST BE DONE WITH HAND TOOLS. PRUNING ANY PRUNING MUST HAPPEN ONLY ONCE DURING PROJECT, SHOULD TAKE PLACE PRIOR TO POTENTIAL CONSTRUCTION DAMAGE AND MUST BE PERFORMED BY A CERTIFIED ARBORIST. SAVE RECEIPTS FOR THE FINAL TREE INSPECTOR. CRITICAL ROOT ZONE (CRZ) FENCING (5 FOOT + TALL CHAIN LINK) PER AUSTIN’S ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA MANUAL SECTION 3.5.2 IS REQUIRED FOR DURATION OF THE PROJECT FOR ALL PROTECTED TREES THAT HAVE CRZS WITHIN THE LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION (LOC). THE LOC INCLUDES FOOT OR EQUIPMENT ACCESS PATHWAYS AS WELL AS MATERIAL OR SPOILS PLACEMENT AREAS. MULCHING WHEN TREE FENCING CANNOT INCORPORATE THE ENTIRE AVAILABLE FULL CRZ, AN 8 INCH LAYER OF SHREDDED HARDWOOD MULCH WITHIN THE ENTIRE AVAILABLE ROOT ZONE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PROTECTED TREES WHICH HAVE ANY DISTURBANCE (INCLUDING ACCESS PATHWAYS) INDICATED WITHIN THEIR CRZ. IF HEAVY EQUIPMENT WILL BE ROLLING OVER THE MULCHED ROOT ZONE, FILTER FABRIC BETWEEN SOIL AND MULCH IS REQUIRED. ON TOP OF THE MULCH, JOB SITE CAN LAY BREATHABLE MATS OR PLYWOOD SHEETS TO CREATE A WORK SURFACE THAT CAN BE EASILY ROLLED OVER. WHEN NATURAL GROUND COVER IS NOT PRESENT TO MAINTAIN SOIL MOISTURE DURING CONSTRUCTION, A 3 INCH LAYER OF SHREDDED HARDWOOD MULCH INSIDE CRZ FENCINGIS REQUIRED. DO NOT PILE MULCH DIRECTLY AGAINST THE TREE TRUNKS. PLANKING WHEN TREE FENCING CANNOT INCORPORATE THE ENTIRE AVAILABLE ½ CRZ, STRAPPING 2X4 OR THICKER LUMBER (6 FOOT TALL MIN) SECURELY AROUND TREE TRUNK AND ROOT FLARE. ACCESS ALL ACCESS TO THE BUILD SHALL BE AREA SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED SITE PLAN. ALL MATERIAL STAGING, SPOILS, CONCRETE WASHOUT, DUMPSTER AND PORTABLE TOILET LOCATIONS SHALL BE LOCATED WITH THE "STAGING AREA" SHOWN THE PLOT PLAN. PROPERTY LINE BLDG SETBACK [COA] PROPERTY LINE BLDG SETBACK [COA] EXISTING SHED POOL (18X10) EXISTING SHED (N19°00'E 49') 5'-0" PERMIT SET 7-29-2025 STUART SAMPLEY A R C H I T E C T P 512-771-8856 STUARTSAMPLEYARCHITECT.COM MEMBER …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS OCTOBER 1, 2025 HR-2025-097033 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 1907 KENWOOD AVENUE 12.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Rehabilitate and restore a contributing property. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Address lapsed safety requirements and code compliance at exterior, including reinforcing handrails and possible slab repairs. 2) Repair or replace boarded over window openings and construct a glazed curtain wall assembly at front entry. 3) Reconstruct roof and replace flat roof assembly with low slope, metal finish assembly. 4) Excavate at side basement window to allow for egress. 5) Repair exterior masonry as needed. ARCHITECTURE The house is located on a sloped site and appears as a single-story building from the street. At the rear of the property, a second, lower floor comes into view. It is clad on all sides by a buff or tan stone, with several metal framed windows either present or previously installed facing the street. Due to neglect, it is uncertain how many remain, and in what condition. The house features a flat roof that is in deteriorated condition. Structurally, the building appears to be in repairable condition. RESEARCH Originally constructed at or around 1948, the property saw several owners over its first few years. The most notable of these was Archie Francis and his wife, the owners of a local flooring store. It is unknown whether a longer-term owner took over the property after this, and in recent years the property has been neglected, and significant rehabilitation is required. 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: Repair and alterations 1. General standards Most exterior materials, specifically the stone cladding, is to be restored and retained. Some windows have been significantly damaged and require replacement. The flat roof is no longer draining properly, and a new, slightly sloped system, is proposed. This is expected to be minimally visible from the street. 2. Foundations The foundation, which serves as a basement wall, is to be retained. One window opening is expected to be expanded in order to allow for emergency egress, but it will be minimally invasive and out of sight of the right of way. 3. Roofs The current flat roof system is not providing adequate water shedding …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS OCTOBER 1, 2025 PR-2025-103903 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1513 MURRAY LANE 13 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1927 contributing building. ARCHITECTURE Two-story stucco building with irregular roofline and fenestration. Its covered porch still displays Craftsman detailing, though the building has been altered. RESEARCH The house at 1513 Murray Lane, originally addressed as 1313 Murray Lane, was constructed around 1927. Though it was home to several prominent Austin businesspeople, including Edgar Perry, Jr. and Marjorie Wendlandt, most of its owners resided in the home for only a short time. Its longest-term owner-occupant, Mrs. Emilie Ebeling, was the daughter of New Braunfels mayor Adolph Giesecke. She moved to Austin after the death of her husband, Marble Falls banker and farmer Otto Ebeling. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Old West Austin National Register Historic District. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate to low integrity. Significant alterations were constructed between 2008 and 2012. 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 for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a Craftsman bungalow but has been too altered to convey significance. 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 approve the demolition permit application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Demolition permits in National Register Historic Districts may not be pulled until the Historic Landmark Commission has reviewed plans for new construction. LOCATION MAP 13 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 13 – 3 13 – 4 13 – 5 13 – 6 Occupancy History City Directory Research, September 2025 Demolition permit application, 2025 1959 1952 1944 1941 1939 1935 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS OCTOBER 1, 2025 PR-2025-108326; GF-2025-110165 OLD WEST AUSTIN HISTORIC DISTRICT 1508 PEASE ROAD, UNIT A 14.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Relocate a ca. 1937 house. ARCHITECTURE The house at 1508 Pease Road is a simple rectangle in plan with the front half of the house covered by a side gable roof. There are some Colonial Revival influences on the house, including a broken pediment with decorative urn molding above the front door and symmetrical front façade. The original siding has been covered or replaced with a vinyl-type material, and the windows have been replaced with vinyl units. Despite these alterations, the form of the house is intact. A concrete front porch, painted blue, is present in front of the house, which is slightly elevated above grade. RESEARCH When first constructed in the 1930s, the house was owned by William & Kay Ransom. William Ransom worked in the family’s drug store business as a salesman. After they moved, the house was occupied for over three decades by Matthew and Ethel Balagia. During this time, Matthew Balagia worked several jobs, including as a butcher and a clerk. In their ownership of the property, there was also a garage apartment at the rear of the house that was constructed and often housed students and workers. After her husband’s passing sometime after 1977, Ethel Balagia lived at the house for several more years. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Old West Austin National Register 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 good example of Colonial Revival residential architecture. 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 …
1508 PEASE ROAD NOTES: 1.) SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS RECORDED IN VOL. 441, PG. 71 (LOT 43), DEED RECORDS, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. 2.) SUBJECT TO BUILDING SETBACK LINES AND EASEMENT RIGHTS RECORDED IN VOL. 441, PG. 71, DEED RECORDS, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. 3.)P.P.E. = PIPELINE AND POLE LINE EASEMENT 1/2" FIP ) M ( 8' 4 . 0 6 ) P ( W 0' " 9 6 5'5 5 ° 4 1 S F F O 1' . 0 FIR 3/8 " 0' R/W) D (6 A O SE R PEA 3' . 0 3 . C N O C 45.7' CONC. . ) L 2 . B E 6' T O 3 N ( ) P ( 0' W 6 " ) 1 M 1'0 ( 8' 4 8 ° 4 . 9 1 5 S WM F F O 4' . 0 1/2" FIP ) M ( 8' 0 . 0 6 ) P ( W 0' " 6 5 4'2 0 ° 5 1 S FND. 60D SCALE 1" = 30' C SIR 5.5' 0.5' OFF LOT 66 1 L 0.8' ON 1/2" FIR 2.0' ON A/C . F . W . 2) E . P E . T P O 5' (N 30.4' FRAME GAR. W/ APT. F.F.G.=569.00' CONC. WOODSTEPS 1.2' ON 1/2" FIR LOT 67 1 N O 5' . 0 N O 2' 7' . . 0 0 LOT 44 4' . 8 1 C.L.F. CONC. S 74°56'23" E 155.80' (M) 155.8' (P) CONC. CONC. 8' . 1 1 5.0' 6' . 8 1 43.4' LOT 43 1 STORY FRAME RES. ON PIER & BEAM F.F.=572.00' 23.7' 0' . 2 10.8' 0' . 2 13.9' CONC.DECK W.F. 7' . 7 1 N 75°00'00" W 158.77' (M) 159.2' (P) B.R. (ASSUMED) 0.5' CONC. WALL LOT 42 N O 2' . 1 Elevation Information Elevations shown hereon are based on the following Information: Benchmark Info.: City of Austin Benchmark H-22-2001 ; Elevation = 469.27' NAVD 88; 2001 Adjustment TBM Description & Elevation= Being a set mag nail on the back of curb located on the West R.O.W. line of Pease Road approximately 19' from the southeast corner of said tract. (SHOWN HEREON); Elevation=570.75' PROPERTY DESCRIPTION LOT 43, ENFIELD C, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 3, PAGE 106, PLAT RECORDS, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. Date : ASC No. Buyer: Client G.F. No. …
