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Proposed Historic Landmark Designation for 907 East 13th Street

Original title: C14H-2026-0013 - Goins-Versea-Nitschke House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning a portion of property locally known 907 East 13th Street (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation, Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation, and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Owner: BUBBLE BEE LP. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission (owner opposed). City Staff: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727.

May 21, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The rezoning would impose historic preservation requirements on the property owner, BUBBLE BEE LP, which may restrict future modifications or development of the site.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

BUBBLE BEE LP

As the property owner, they are subject to new land-use restrictions if the historic landmark designation is approved.

Historic Landmark Commission

They are the applicant seeking to enforce historic preservation standards on the property.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 21, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council is considering an ordinance to rezone the property at 907 East 13th Street, known as the Goins-Versea-Nitschke House, to include a historic landmark designation. This change would transition the property from its current zoning to a family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan district.

Key Facts

  • The City Council is holding a public hearing to consider rezoning 907 East 13th Street.
  • The proposed change is from SF-3-NP (family residence-neighborhood plan) to SF-3-H-NP (family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan).
  • The property is located within the Waller Creek Watershed.
  • The Historic Landmark Commission is the applicant for this rezoning.
  • The property owner, BUBBLE BEE LP, has formally opposed the historic landmark designation.
  • City staff, the Historic Landmark Commission, and the Planning Commission have all recommended approval of the rezoning.
  • The file number for this legislative item is 26-1718.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 'H' in the new zoning designation mean?
The 'H' stands for Historic Landmark, which subjects the property to specific preservation regulations and oversight regarding exterior changes.
Does the property owner support this change?
No, the document states that the owner, BUBBLE BEE LP, is opposed to the application.

Why It Matters

The rezoning would impose historic preservation requirements on the property owner, BUBBLE BEE LP, which may restrict future modifications or development of the site.

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Commission-Initiated Rezoning

The Historic Landmark Commission is acting as the applicant against the wishes of the property owner, indicating an active effort to preserve the site despite owner opposition.

Historic Landmark CommissionBUBBLE BEE LP

Connected Entities

personKalan Contreras“City staff contact for the project.”Map →
organizationHistoric Landmark Commission“The applicant requesting the historic landmark zoning change.”Map →
otherGoins-Versea-Nitschke House“The historical name of the property at 907 East 13th Street.”Map →
organizationBUBBLE BEE LP“The current owner of the property, who is opposed to the historic landmark desig”Map →
location907 East 13th Street“The property subject to the proposed rezoning.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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