The Historic Landmark Commission once again exercised one of the few options it has and postponed a demolition in the West Line Historic District at its most recent meeting. Commissioner Kevin Koch pointed out that the commission’s options were “quite limited” given the fact that the home at 802 Pressler St. is in a national historic […]
Original West Austin Neighborhood Association
The Old West Austin neighborhood is bounded by Mopac Expressway on the west, Enfield Road on the north, Lamar Boulevard on the east, and Town Lake on the south. It includes Clarksville, which is a national historic district.
Posted inPreservation
First Tobin House battle waged at landmark commission
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single home facing demolition with a website of its own means a fight is on the way. That was certainly the case at the most recent meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission. Commissioners voted unanimously to initiate historic zoning for the house at 405 W. 14th St., […]
Posted inLand Development Code
BoA tempers West Austin parking plan
A West Austin homeowner hoping to expand his house will also have to find room for a parking space, after a semi-successful visit to the Board of Adjustment. Heidi Goebel, who is an architect (and former Board of Adjustment member), explained that in the time since owner Todd O’Neil bought the house at 809 Norwalk […]
Posted inDevelopment, Transportation
Neighborhood lobbies for Pressler Street extension to Cesar Chavez
Members of the Austin City Council’s Comprehensive Planning and Transportation Committee are set Wednesday to weigh in on a possible extension of Pressler Street through the Lamar Beach area. The move would connect the Original West Austin Neighborhood with West Cesar Chavez Street. The Original West Austin Neighborhood Association passed a resolution on Sept. […]