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Key outcomes

- Consent agenda approved (unanimous). Items approved on consent included minutes for Dec. 4, 2024, and certificates of appropriateness or related cases noted as consent in the staff report (items 6, 7, 9, 11, 13 and others listed on the agenda). The consent agenda passed with all commissioners present raising hands in favor.

- Historic zoning approved for 610 Baylor Street (Elton and Lucy Perry House). Motion: “Move to approve historic zoning based on architecture and historic associations.” Mover: Commissioner Kevin Cook. Second: Commissioner Harmony Grogan. Vote: unanimous in favor; Commissioner Carl LaRoche was off the dais and recorded absent for this vote. Outcome: approved (historic zoning established).

- Demolition permit release for 1606 Garden Street (single-story home, c.1912). Motion: “Move to release the application.” Mover: Commissioner Jaime Alvarez. Second: Commissioner Trey McWhorter. Vote: 7 yes, 1 no (Commissioner Tara Dudley opposed). Outcome: demolition permit released upon completion of the City of Austin documentation package per staff recommendation.

- Postponement — 810 West 11th Street (demolition of a contributing property in West Downtown). Motion to postpone to February: Mover: Commissioner Carl LaRoche. Second: Commissioner Harmony Grogan. Vote: unanimous among commissioners present. Outcome: application postponed to February meeting.

- Postponement — 26100 East Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (Capital Area Research and Radiation Center). Motion to postpone to February (to allow additional neighborhood engagement): Mover: Vice Chair Roxanne Evans. Second: Commissioner Tara Dudley. Vote: unanimous. Outcome: application postponed to February meeting for further community discussion and follow up.

- Retain West 12th Street parking (1113–1115 West Lynn Street). The commission voted to issue a letter of support to retain the existing West 12th Street parking associated with the reconstruction and facade perpetuation at 1113–1115 West Lynn. Motion read and passed unanimously; basis cited was long historic use of the parking and neighborhood support. Outcome: formal HLC letter of support for retaining West 12th Street parking was approved.

Other procedural postponements and notes

- The commission approved multiple applicant‑ and staff‑requested postponements for items scheduled on the agenda (items 3, 5, 8, 10 (discussion postponement), 12, 14, etc.). These postponements were approved by voice vote or hand raise, generally unanimously. Commissioner LaRoche recorded an abstention on item 14 due to a potential conflict of interest (noted on the record).

Context and next steps

- Several demolition or modernization items tied to Austin ISD’s bond program were previewed in a separate briefing; staff warned that AISD‑related campus items that may meet historic criteria are expected to appear before the commission beginning in February. Commissioners expressed interest in further community engagement and preservation‑sensitivity coordination with AISD staff and design teams.

- For the permit releases that were approved, staff retained standard conditions (documentation package requirements) and noted legal or procedural limits (e.g., the HLC does not have direct regulatory jurisdiction over environmental remediation on sites such as the radiation center; those issues are handled by other agencies). For postponed items, staff and applicants were directed to continue community outreach and to return with updates at the February meeting.

Ending: The commission closed the meeting after committee reports and adjourned; staff will post follow‑up items and the Feb. agenda will include the postponed items described above.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Austin - Historic Landmark - Jan 08, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","This is a summary of formal motions, votes and official outcomes from the City of Austin Historic Landmarks Commission meeting on Jan. 8, 2025.","taxTitle","Austin, Travis County, Texas","taxId",2819,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6678476,"AISD bond briefing warns HLC of schedule pressure and potential administrative demolition reviews",798,1907000,2705000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2091796-f1ffa574b150a0af5d320a266ed60abe&start=1907&end=2705","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2091796-f1ffa574b150a0af5d320a266ed60abe/thumbnail_1907000.jpg","/articles/6678476/Austin/Travis-County/Texas/AISD-bond-briefing-warns-HLC-of-schedule-pressure-and-potential-administrative-demolition-reviews","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6678476-3d42a71d34def222f236abd5fcc3d113/orig.mp4?Expires=1770501039&Signature=XbqkISyQH9f52HSso0gyvcAhmWbJZZXQUtJ4bqkbE-O1lXEYnqtQYF33Z33zbkAcItEvFcK7UpGZdqkZLWcoyWkfukv7CUbFnaufOxvQXxoURd3D4syB5BGI-~P2a9Jq~kgISnYNx-heh0b61MoPnPbJCIuvyuSC7-lwtUjCcBVQs~gZJEEZiwQnmSjLd0Y5HR0SzJfebqSi5T9Ri~ww1P6f0iuB8Z6U-zbQw~3nUesFZKHTdrMYysKWcDZHMTn7q6J59tdsolrIsHf-6ZpJ6xvw9EGnwqhN6GuD7-6HkCn9UfQ7oaOsT5oSNI0B9oTa1mIIbPhf7tdNehntkInzmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Austin Independent School District officials told the Historic Landmarks Commission on Jan. 8 that the district’s 2022 bond program prioritized school modernizations on three lenses — facility condition, educational suitability and an “equity by design” overlay — and that the bond schedule creates tight deadlines that can affect the commission’s review of affected properties.

Dave Anderson, Austin ISD bond staff, explained the long-range planning process began in 2021 and that not all prioritization was driven solely by building age. “The bond development process was comprised of not only just the physical condition of the schools, but it also took into account the educational suitability assessment and equity by design,” Anderson said. He stressed the program’s schedule constraints and the district’s aim to minimize the use of temporary classrooms.

Anderson and Michael Mann, Austin ISD executive director of construction management, described the technical assessments used to rank campuses. Anderson noted 82 schools scored unsatisfactory on at least one facilities condition subscore; he said 52 schools with historically underserved students overlap high social‑vulnerability census tracts, and 25 of those 52 also have average-or-worse facilities. Mann said campus architectural teams and campus‑level design processes considered community priorities, campus features (murals, dedication features) and functional needs.

Staff from the Historic Preservation Office explained that, under the City–AISD interlocal framework, the city’s Historic Preservation Office “may” be able to administratively release demolition permits for projects that were included in the voter‑approved bond package. Anderson emphasized “may” is permissive and not mandatory — permitting could still come before the Historic Landmarks Commission in many cases — but he warned the first such batch of AISD requests could reach the HLC as soon as next month.

Commissioners asked several technical and process questions. Commissioner Kevin Cook and others urged the district to consider building ensembles (collections of school buildings) rather than single structures in isolation. Commissioner Carl LaRoche, a structural engineer, offered the commission’s technical expertise and suggested the HLC could support the district with targeted preservation‑sensitivity briefings for district consultants. Michael Mann said campus architectural teams already discuss community values and building significance during design work but acknowledged the district could further emphasize historic sensitivity earlier in long-range planning.

AISD officials said community outreach and campus architectural team meetings have been extensive, and that the district intends to bring to the Historic Preservation Office any campuses that staff believe may meet the city’s designation criteria. Anderson said the district aims to present groups of such schools in as few meetings as possible so the bond program can proceed with the schedule certainty the voters expect.

Ending: The HLC asked staff to expect AISD‑related demolition or landmark review items beginning in February; commissioners suggested follow‑up coordination (including preservation sensitivity briefings) with AISD design teams and consultants.","Austin ISD officials told the Historic Landmarks Commission on Jan. 8 that the 2022 bond program used facility-condition, educational-suitability and equity-by-design lenses to prioritize schools and that schedule pressures could bring multiple school demolition or modernization items to the commission starting next month.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6678480,"Austin Historic Landmarks Commission pauses to honor Commissioner Juan Raymond Rubio",917,25000,942000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2091796-f1ffa574b150a0af5d320a266ed60abe&start=25&end=942","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2091796-f1ffa574b150a0af5d320a266ed60abe/thumbnail_25000.jpg","/articles/6678480/Austin/Travis-County/Texas/Austin-Historic-Landmarks-Commission-pauses-to-honor-Commissioner-Juan-Raymond-Rubio","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6678480-acd4e28a3d7a32e010b5ed6ab07f5162/orig.mp4?Expires=1770501039&Signature=FaM1qs817y738Pbb70D-fE9eXm0FXveFJYIZnN-U9X6oXefwatEALpf4ze4r-mYis7YvFOdP2YEKbiG~N3KPzfPspYLfBB1lRPdGse9~Y8tX0K6jTCXnTQBTxRkol3QRDYFUM88sldad1kpuMJa6vjgCQ6K6zCPTqo0WZhviqvloJjnvmkQuwFa2t1v8ap4h4oikmF1WUI8N3ExDw6cN1taizayy8LhktnXTELNcVsXAT~K2b4mpE9wyueVq4PXN6erFdj1zOUYaVM3J47dh7WPwJHp26lDPG7LPNmvuZ~VWE1bhA81YGIj5RO0XMQkJtVF2pewp8lZYH40TeT6trA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Austin’s Historic Landmarks Commission opened its Jan. 8 meeting by acknowledging the recent death of Commissioner Juan Raymond Rubio and pausing the agenda for tributes and a moment of silence.

Commissioner Harmony Grogan, who moved to take the agenda item addressing Rubio out of order, said Rubio’s “passion was infectious” and noted that one of his last achievements was winning historic landmark designation for 1500 East 12th Street. “He changed our preservation community and the city for the better,” Grogan said.

The remarks underscored Rubio’s role as a vocal preservation advocate. Commissioners Kevin Cook, Trey McWhorter, Jaime Alvarez, Carl LaRoche and others described Rubio as energetic and effective in public testimony; several referenced the commission’s recent landmark decision for 1500 East 12th Street and urged colleagues and the public to preserve Rubio’s example.

Commissioner Kevin Cook said Rubio’s testimony at the 1500 East 12th Street hearing was among “the best” he had ever seen and urged colleagues to study it as a model. Commissioner Jaime Alvarez and Commissioner Carl LaRoche recalled Rubio’s broad volunteer work and mentorship in preservation and architecture.

The commission temporarily tabled extended discussion of memorial activities to focus on the evening’s agenda, then returned later for staff updates. Kim McKnight, division manager for the Historic Preservation Office, briefed commissioners on community plans to honor Rubio: Preservation Austin will hold a remembrance service (hosted at the McFarland McBee House) on Saturday with remarks beginning around 4 p.m.; the City Council is scheduled to present a posthumous distinguished service award at its Jan. 30 meeting, and a proclamation and recognition are planned as part of the Preservation Plan kickoff on Feb. 12 at Fiesta Gardens. McKnight said staff and community groups are coordinating those events with Rubio’s family and employer.

Public commenters also praised Rubio’s work. Resident Eric Standridge thanked commissioners for Rubio’s role in the 1500 East 12th Street designation and urged the commission to follow through on protections for that property. Commissioner Kevin Cook reminded the public that the commission has tools such as demolition-by-neglect enforcement to help protect newly designated landmarks.

The commission closed the discussion by asking staff to circulate details of memorial events to the commission and preservation partners and to present any formal recognition at a future meeting.

Evidence for the remarks appears throughout the Jan. 8 transcript, including the commission’s motion to take the tribute item out of order and the staff report summarizing upcoming ceremonial events.

Ending: The commission’s immediate steps are to support the family and community memorials, and staff will return with any formal recognition items for inclusion on a future agenda.","The City of Austin Historic Landmarks Commission opened its Jan. 8 meeting with tributes to Commissioner Juan Raymond Rubio, who died in a car crash in December. Commissioners described Rubio's leadership on preservation and outlined upcoming memorials and honors, including a Preservation Austin service and a City Council recognition.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Historic Landmarks Commission actions, Jan. 8, 2025

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