Developers itching to demolish a 1933 cottage in West Austin’s Heritage neighborhood will have to wait a month longer, after a ruling by the city’s Historic Landmark Commission last week. Historic Preservation Officer Steve Sadowsky allowed that the 1933 House at 902 West 30th Street did “have some architectural interest.” He also revealed that […]
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The city’s Historic Landmark Commission promotes historic preservation of buildings and structures. The commission also reviews applications and permits for historic zoning and historic grants.
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Landmark Commission backs historic status for Clarksville house
The house that once belong to a beloved Clarksville activist may be preserved against its owner’s wishes if the Historic Landmark Commission and the neighborhood have their way. Commission members remained steadfast in their conviction that the Baylor house at 1607 West Tenth Street should have historic zoning, voting 5-0 to move forward with […]
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Appeal allows Co-op to move Dabney-Horne House
There have been plenty of twists and turns along the way, but it looks like plans to move the historic Dabney-Horne House 12 feet are fairly unstoppable, due to a scheduling problem. The case has been in and out of the city’s boards and commissions for some time now. Most recently, the University Co-op […]
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Commission votes to initiate historic zoning on Clarksville house
A band of Clarksville residents won their first victory at the Historic Landmark Commission last week. They found unanimous support for historic zoning on a house that they say is integral to their community’s history. The commission voted 5-0 to initiate historic zoning at 1607 West 10th Street, despite protests from the new owner, who […]
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Landmark Commission endorses housing project for National Register
The Historic Landmark Commission has given its full blessing to an east-side housing project’s nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. The nomination is for the Rosewood Courts, located at Chicon Street and Rosewood Avenue. The Texas Historic Commission will take up the issue at its Jan. 18 meeting. Fred McGhee, who […]
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Owners await Board of Adjustment ruling to build second dwelling
Two Austinites hoping to build another dwelling on their land will have to wait a bit longer to find out whether they have the required variance from the Board of Adjustment. Gregory Brooks and Neal B. Kassanoff are seeking a variance to build a second dwelling on their 4201 Wilshire Parkway property, which is located […]
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Commission stalls demolition permit in favor of relocating house
A dramatic back story failed to earn an initiation of historic zoning at the Historic Landmark Commission last month, much to the relief of an East Austin couple hoping to sell off their property. The commission voted 4-0 to release the demolition permit for 1110 Tillery Street and allow staff to work with the […]
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Landmark Commission gives 1928 bungalow month-long reprieve
The Historic Landmark Commission put off a proposed demolition last week, granting at least another month to a Heritage Neighborhood bungalow. Ed Lopez would like to tear down his 1928 bungalow at 2910 Rio Grande Street in order to make way for a bigger house for his family. Lopez has owned the house since […]
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Planning Commission backs zoning change for Hancock area hotel
Plans for a boutique hotel at the 1928 Commodore Perry Estate sailed through the Planning Commission Tuesday night, despite opposition from the Hancock Neighborhood Association. Commissioners unanimously approved the zoning request in an 8-0, vote, with Commissioner Dannette Chimenti absent. “It’s obviously a very contentious case. It’s a difficult site for a lot […]
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Landmark Commission recommends Historic status for East Austin home
With a bid for historic zoning underway, perhaps one property in central East Austin will keep its neighborhood identity for the time being. The house, which is located at 805 Lydia Street, was built by Eloy and Soledad Guajardo in the 1940s. Born in Mexico, the couple ran Guajardo’s Cash Grocery next door, which was […]
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Landmark Commission rejects Crestview bid to designate home
Some Crestview Neighborhood residents were left crestfallen at Monday night’s Historic Landmark Commission meeting after their bid to designate the McKown-James House fell flat. The commission voted to initiate the historic zoning process at its Sept. 9 meeting, despite opposition from the owner. However, Monday’s meeting ended with the commission opting not to preserve […]