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11.0 - 607 Pressler St & 1316 W 6th St - Smoot House - Heritage Grant — original pdf
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JULY 2, 2025 HR-2025-058287 HERITAGE GRANT RECIPIENTS: SPRING 2025 11 – 1 PROPERTY INFORMATION SCOPE OF WORK/APPLICANT ARC RECOMMENDATION Smoot House/Flower Hill 607 Pressler Street-1316 West 6th Street HR-2025-058287 Foundation repair to stabilize the 1882 west wing addition and 1928 west porch enclosure, including deconstructing and reconstructing the brick enclosure. Foundation repair to stabilize the 1928 front porch renovation, including stair, porch, and porch column underpinning. See backup for engineer report. Applicant: Natalie George Approve Appropriateness. the Certificate of STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness in accordance with Committee feedback. LOCATION MAP 11 – 2
11.1 - 607 Pressler St & 1316 W 6th St - Smoot House - Historic Review Application — original pdf
Historic Review Application For Office Use Only Date of Submission:_________________________________ Case #:____________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Historic Preservation Office approval Date of Approval:___________________________________ Property Address: ______________________________________________________ Historic Landmark Historic District (cid:11)(cid:47)ocal) (cid:49)ational (cid:53)egister (cid:43)istoric (cid:39)istrict (cid:43)istoric (cid:47)andmar(cid:78) or (cid:43)istoric (cid:39)istrict (cid:49)ame:__________________(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66) Applicant Name: _______________________________ Phone (cid:6): _______ Email: _ _ Applicant Address: _________________________(cid:66)_____ City: ____________(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)________ __ State: ________________ (cid:61)ip: _________(cid:66) (cid:51)(cid:79)(cid:72)a(cid:86)(cid:72)(cid:3)d(cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:70)(cid:85)(cid:76)(cid:69)(cid:72)(cid:3)a(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:83)(cid:85)(cid:82)(cid:83)(cid:82)(cid:86)(cid:72)d(cid:3)(cid:72)(cid:91)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:76)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:90)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:78)(cid:3)(cid:90)(cid:76)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:3)(cid:79)(cid:82)(cid:70)a(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:82)n(cid:3)and(cid:3)(cid:80)a(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:76)a(cid:79)(cid:86)(cid:17) If you need more space, attach an additional sheet. PROPOSED (cid:58)(cid:50)(cid:53)(cid:46) LOCATION OF PROPOSED (cid:58)(cid:50)(cid:53)(cid:46) PROPOSED MATERIAL(S) 1) (cid:21)) (cid:22)) Submittal Requirements 1. One set of dimensioned building plans. Plans must: a) specify materials and finishes to be used, and b) show existing and proposed conditions for alterations and additions. Site Plan Elevations Floor Plan Roof Plan 2. Color photographs of building and site: (cid:40)levation(cid:11)s) proposed to be modified Detailed view of each area proposed to be modified Any changes to these plans must be reviewed and approved by the Historic Preservation Office and/or Historic Landmark Commission. Applicant Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________________________ (cid:54)ubmit complete application(cid:15) drawings(cid:15) and photos to preservation(cid:35)austinte(cid:91)as.gov. Call (cid:11)(cid:24)(cid:20)(cid:21)(cid:12) (cid:28)(cid:26)(cid:23)(cid:16)(cid:22)(cid:22)(cid:28)(cid:22) with (cid:84)uestions. Design Standards and Guidelines for Historic Properties Adopted (cid:39)ece(cid:80)(cid:69)er (cid:21)(cid:19)(cid:20)(cid:21) (cid:39)esi(cid:74)n (cid:54)tandards and Guidelines for Historic Properties Landmarks and National Register historic district properties If you are making changes to a historic landmark, the project must comply with these standards to receive a Certificate of Appropriateness. If you are making changes to a contributing property or constructing a new building within a National Register historic district, consider the standards below as advisory guidelines: 1. Use a property for its historic purpose or place it in a new use that requires minimal change to the defining characteristics of the building and its site and environment. 2. Retain and preserve the historic character or a property shall be retained and preserved. Avoid the removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property. 3. Recognize each property as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or architectural elements from other buildings, shall not be undertaken. 4. Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic significance in their own right shall be retained and preserved. 5. Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a historic property shall be preserved. 6. Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity …
12.0 - 811 W Live Oak St - Green Pastures — original pdf
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JULY 2, 2025 HR-2025-073763 GREEN PASTURES 811 WEST LIVE OAK STREET 12.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a new hotel building on the grounds of a landmarked property. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS To the northwest of the existing historic house, construct a three-story hotel building containing 36 guest rooms, spa, pool, and fitness area. Construction will also include site work as part of Phase 3 of a larger project across the Green Pastures complex. Previous phases were presented to HLC and received a Certificate of Appropriateness in November 2022. ARCHITECTURE Green Pastures was built circa 1895 and designated a local historic landmark in 1979. The historic house sits in the approximate center of the property. In addition to the building, the landscaping of large oak trees is a character defining feature of the landmarked property. A previously approved hotel building is located at the southeast corner of the property. 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: Commercial new construction 1. Location The proposed hotel is set to the side of the property, in a corner which allows adequate space between its location and the historic structure. It is proposed to be oriented towards the historic in keeping with the general movement plan of the property. 2. Scale, massing, and height Though the hotel is three stories, its vertical appearance is minimized through its width and other horizontal design elements. Renderings indicate that it will be level with numerous tree canopies on the property, and only slightly taller than the hipped roof of the historic house. 3. Design and style Though very modern in design, choices in color and finishes generally mute the appearance and allow the hotel to fade visually amongst the site features and urban context. Design choices are also compatible with the previously approved hotel construction, which creates a uniformity amongst new construction approved on the site. 4. Materials The materials proposed read as contemporary. Cladding elements emphasize the horizontality with the goal of reducing the vertical appearance of the three-story structure. 5. Storefronts Throughout the property, the pedestrian scale is prioritized, with the hotel and spa designed to be approved on foot or through human-scale methods. 6. Parking structures …
12.1 - 811 W Live Oak St - Green Pastures - Presentation — original pdf
SPA AT GREEN PASTURES | HISTORIC REVIEW J U N E , 20 2 5 • P R E L I M I N A RY— N OT FO R C O N ST RU CT I O N 1 / 19 O V E R A L L S I T E P L A N WE ST LIVE OAK ST SPA AT GREEN PASTURES | HISTORIC REVIEW J U N E , 20 2 5 • P R E L I M I N A RY— N OT FO R C O N ST RU CT I O N 2 / 19 SOUTH OAK CRE ST AVE S I T E P L A N | 1 ” = 8 0 ’ GREEN PASTURES PHASE ONE AND TWO SPA AT GREEN PASTURES | HISTORIC REVIEW J U N E , 20 2 5 • P R E L I M I N A RY— N OT FO R C O N ST RU CT I O N 3 / 19 P H A S E 1 : M A T T I E ’ S COMPLETED P H A S E 1 - O F F I C E & P O R C H A D D I T I O N - 2 0 1 7 P H A S E 1 - M A I N B U I L D I N G E A S T F A C A D E P H A S E 1 - S O U T H P O R C H R O O F A D D I T I O N - 2 0 1 7 P H A S E 1 - S O U T H P O R C H & E A S T E V E N T E N T R Y - 2 0 1 7 SPA AT GREEN PASTURES | HISTORIC REVIEW J U N E , 20 2 5 • P R E L I M I N A RY— N OT FO R C O N ST RU CT I O N 4 / 19 P H A S E 2 : T H E I N N A T G R E E N P A S T U R E S UNDER CONSTRUCTION P H A S E 2 - V …
12.2 - 811 W Live Oak St - Green Pastures - Updated Presentation — original pdf
SPA AT GREEN PASTURES | HISTORIC REVIEW J U LY 20 2 5 • P R E L I M I N A RY— N OT FO R C O N ST RU CT I O N 1 / 20 O V E R A L L S I T E P L A N WE ST LIVE OAK ST SPA AT GREEN PASTURES | HISTORIC REVIEW J U LY 20 2 5 • P R E L I M I N A RY— N OT FO R C O N ST RU CT I O N 2 / 20 SOUTH OAK CREST AVE S I T E P L A N | 1 ” = 8 0 ’ GREEN PASTURES PHASES ONE AND TWO SPA AT GREEN PASTURES | HISTORIC REVIEW J U LY 20 2 5 • P R E L I M I N A RY— N OT FO R C O N ST RU CT I O N 3 / 20 P H A S E 1 : M A T T I E ’ S COMPLETED P H A S E 1 - O F F I C E & P O R C H A D D I T I O N - 2 0 1 7 P H A S E 1 - M A I N B U I L D I N G E A S T F A C A D E P H A S E 1 - S O U T H P O R C H R O O F A D D I T I O N - 2 0 1 7 P H A S E 1 - S O U T H P O R C H & E A S T E V E N T E N T R Y - 2 0 1 7 SPA AT GREEN PASTURES | HISTORIC REVIEW J U LY 20 2 5 • P R E L I M I N A RY— N OT FO R C O N ST RU CT I O N 4 / 20 P H A S E 2 : T H E I N N A T G R E E N P A S T U R E S UNDER CONSTRUCTION - EXPECTED COMPLETION LATE JULY 2025 P H A S E 2 - V I E W …
14.0 - 1703 Alameda Dr — original pdf
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JULY 2, 2025 PR-2025-029950; GF-2025-033059; HR-2025-056344 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 1703 ALAMEDA DRIVE 14.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1939 house and construct a residence. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Demolish the existing one-story house, which contributes to the National Register district. Construct a two-story house in generally the same location on the lot. ARCHITECTURE Built in a simple, minimal traditional form, the house at 1703 Alameda Drive is set at grade slightly above the street and is rectangular in plan with a small front porch cutout at one corner. The exterior is clad in horizontal wood siding, and original screen are present at the four front windows, along with a screen door at the rear of the porch for the main entry. There is minimal overhang from the hipped roof, which is clad in composition shingle. The house features numerous windows on all sides, typically paired or arranged in three units, side-by-side. A pier-and-beam foundation supports the one-story structure. The house is in good condition and has seen minimal alterations since construction. RESEARCH After construction around 1939, the house was first owned by Hiram & Doris Brown, who worked at local businesses such as Texas Cleaners & Shoe Repair. The Browns owned the property through World War II, and shortly after was sold to Charles & Bertha Kinney. Charles Kinney worked as a salesman and Bertha worked for many years as a clerk at the Internal Revenue Service. For a time, their adult son lived with them while attending the University of Texas. 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 Proposed construction is generally on the same footprint as the existing house and matches setback to other houses on the street. 2. Orientation The proposed residence is oriented towards the street, like the existing house and neighbors on the same street. 3. Scale, massing, and height Generally, the neighbors on the same street have single-story houses or, if there is a second floor, it is setback from the front or visually hidden by a side-gabled roof. There is no setback in this design, nor does the plan call for breaking up the height …
14.1 - 1703 Alameda Dr - Photos — original pdf
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14.2 - 1703 Alameda Dr - Drawings — original pdf
SITE NOTES EROSION CONTROL 1. The contractor shall install erosion/sedimentation controls and tree/natural area protective fencing prior to any site preparation work (clearing, grubbing or excavation). 2. The contractor is required to inspect the controls and fences at weekly intervals and after significant rainfall events to insure that they are functioning properly. The person(s) responsible for maintenance of controls and fences shall immediately make any necessary repairs to damaged areas. Silt accumulation at controls must be removed when the depth reaches six (6) inches. TREE PROTECTION 1. All trees and natural areas shown on plan to be preserved shall be protected during construction with temporary fencing. 2. Protective fences shall be erected according to City of Austin Standards for Tree Protection. 3. Protective fences shall be installed prior to the start of any site preparation work (clearing, grubbing or grading), and shall be maintained throughout all phases of the construction project. 4. Erosion and sedimentation control barriers shall be installed or maintained in a manner which does not result in soil build-up within tree drip lines. 5. Protective fences shall surround the trees or group of trees, and will be located at the outermost limit of branches (drip line) , for natural areas, protective fences shall follow the Limit of Construction line, in order to prevent the following: A. Soil compaction in the root zone area resulting from vehicular traffic or storage of equipment or materials; B. Root zone disturbances due to grade changes (greater than 6 inches cut or fill), or trenching not reviewed and authorized by the City Aborist; C. Wounds to exposed roots, trunk or limbs by mechanical equipment; D. Other activities detrimental to trees such as chemical storage, cement truck cleaning, and fires. VISITABLE EXTERIOR ROUTE 1:12 SLOPE = 8.3% VISITABLE ENTRANCE SURFACE SHALL BE STABLE, FIRM, AND SLIP RESISTANT. PAVERS USED AS AN EXTERIOR VISITABLE ROUTE SHALL BE LEVEL WITH GAPS NO MORE THAN 1/2 IN. THE GAPS SHALL BE FILLED WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS STABLE AND FIRM AND LEVEL WITH THE PAVERS. THE ROUTE ALSO SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM WIDTH OF 36" WITH A CROSS SLOPE NO GREATER THAN 2% E P O L S 2 1 : 6 2 1 : 6 E P O L S E P O L S 2 1 : 6 6:12 SLOPE 6:12 SLOPE 2 1 : 6 E P O L S E P O …
14.3 - 1703 Alameda Dr - Response to HLC Comments — original pdf
1703 Alameda Historic Landmark Commission Response Introduction We are pleased to submit this architectural proposal for a modest guest house designed in partnership with well known local architects for a young family living in the adjacent home. Unfortunately, we aren’t able to make the meeting, but we remain fully committed to the process. The homeowners—Austin residents with two small children—purchased the neighboring property to create a dedicated space for their elderly mother as well as enhance their outdoor living environment with a park-like setting. Jack Boothe Construction built their current home and has now been entrusted to lead this project as well, with the shared goal of creating a thoughtful, cohesive addition to their property. Over the past decade, Jack Boothe Construction completed several high-quality homes in Travis Heights. We have the reputation to always build with great care to complement the fabric of the neighborhood. We welcome thoughtful feedback from the Committee that can help refine and improve this plan as we continue our commitment to building responsibly and respectfully within this historic community. Scale, massing, and height • HLC Comment: Generally, the neighbors on the same street have single-story houses or, if there is a second floor, it is setback from the front or visually hidden by a side-gabled roof. There is no setback in this design, nor does the plan call for breaking up the height visually from the ground to the top of the second story. • Reply: Both adjacent properties—one of which is a contributing structure—are two-story homes. The proposed second story at 1703 Alameda has been carefully designed with thoughtful setbacks to reduce visual impact: 12 feet from the leftmost forward wall, 4 feet from the front of the porch, and 13 feet from the rightmost portion of the front-facing wall. Additionally, the front porch features its own distinct roofline, which further helps to break up the vertical massing and soften the visual transition from the ground level to the second story. • HLC Comment: The massing features the two-story central mass with a projecting front garage and a corner bedroom on the ground floor, along with a kitchen and living room at the rear.” • Reply: The two-story central mass of 1703 Alameda is set back from the projecting front-facing garage and the corner bedroom on the ground floor. A covered front porch, positioned between these two elements, further breaks up the front …
14.4 - 1703 Alameda Dr - Response to ARC Comments — original pdf
1703 Alameda Response to questions posed at ARC • Comment made: • Design/Exterior Materials: • Questions about consistency and appropriateness in the historic setting. • Observed that the design appears to take inspiration from a new neighboring house (stucco), rather than fitting the established character of the street. • Response • We have reconsidered using stucco as the primary siding and will be using a combination of Siding from the 1700 Block of contributing houses. Which include: • Board and Batton • Horizontal Siding • Brick/Stone • Renderings and drawings have not been updated as the turnaround time was short, but will re-submit ASAP. Introduction – Response to questions posed at ARC. • Comment made: • Garage Placement and Grade Issues: • Concerns about the garage being set lower relative to the main floor, producing a split-level effect. • Questions about the site plan's handling of natural grade and the garage's elevation, with some confusion based on the submitted drawings. • Excavation is being used to keep the building's profile lower, but this may create practical or visual inconsistencies. • Response • 5’ elevation gain (526’-532’) in house footprint • Visitability of the entire main living area was the primary focus • Combination of excavation in the back yard to help reduce the overall height of the house and grading in the front of the house to help blend the driveway to the natural grade will be used. Introduction – Response to questions posed at ARC. • Comment made: • Suggestions included reconsidering the prominent arch (possibly removing it or replacing with a framed opening) to help scale and reduce visual disjunction. • Response • The Arch will be removed and replaced with a framed opening (Arch still present in Included Renderings). Rough Renderings Rough Renderings
14.5 - 1703 Alameda Dr - Updated Presentation — original pdf
1703 Alameda Response to questions posed at ARC • Comment made: • Design/Exterior Materials: • Questions about consistency and appropriateness in the historic setting. • Observed that the design appears to take inspiration from a new neighboring house (stucco), rather than fitting the established character of the street. • Response • We have reconsidered using stucco as the primary siding and will be using a combination of Siding from the 1700 Block of contributing houses. Which include: • Board and Batton • Horizontal Siding • Brick/Stone • Renderings and drawings have not been updated as the turnaround time was short, but will re-submit ASAP. Introduction – Response to questions posed at ARC. • Comment made: • Garage Placement and Grade Issues: • Concerns about the garage being set lower relative to the main floor, producing a split-level effect. • Questions about the site plan's handling of natural grade and the garage's elevation, with some confusion based on the submitted drawings. • Excavation is being used to keep the building's profile lower, but this may create practical or visual inconsistencies. • Response • 5’ elevation gain (526’-532’) in house footprint • Visitability of the entire main living area was the primary focus • Combination of excavation in the back yard to help reduce the overall height of the house and grading in the front of the house to help blend the driveway to the natural grade will be used. Introduction – Response to questions posed at ARC. • Comment made: • Suggestions included reconsidering the prominent arch (possibly removing it or replacing with a framed opening) to help scale and reduce visual disjunction. • Response • The Arch will be removed and replaced with a framed opening (Arch still present in Included Renderings). Rough Renderings Rough Renderings
14.a - 1703 Alameda Dr - owner's comment — original pdf
Dear Historic Committee Representatives, eleven disease to us. Family. Plain and simple. along with dementia. a designated As we get older and our two boys are growing important older and living Parkinson's disease able to provide them to stay in Austin, Where they wouldn't feel "in the way" (their When the opportunity 14lk to her about the vision and excited house that will add quality by. to see us expand with family. out of town, which makes traveling tough. years ago, and is currently Both sets of in laws, our loving and is up, we are learning what truly matters parents, with mom was diagnosed from the side effects with intense dream; that one day we would be that was safe and comfortable dealing we had a wonderful Something are getting Sydney's for But recently space for our parents. with their grandkids, for extended words) came up to speak with Joyce, but could come and go as they please. the previous owner of 1703 Alameda, and periods of time. An in laws suite. for our home, she was not only interested in selling to us but eager Ultimately , we want to create a cohesive and beautiful to our neighborhood, something our neighbors would be proud to live Thank You, ' ' �;;;:; and Lior and Oliver Talpaz) � Current owners of 1705 Alameda Drive and 1703 Alameda Drive May 26, 2025
14.b - 1703 Alameda Dr - public comment — original pdf
P U B L I C H E A R I N G I N F O R M A T I O N Although applicants and/or their agents) are expected to attend a public hearing, you are not required to attend. However, if you do attend, you have the opportunity to speak FOR or AGAINST the proposed development or change. You may also contact a neighborhood or environmental organization that has expressed an interest in an application affecting your neighborhood. During a public hearing, the board or commission may postpone or continue an application's hearing to a later date or recommend approval or denial of the application. If the board or commission announces a specific date and time for a postponement or continuation that is not later than 60 days from the announcement, no further notice is required A board or commission's decision may be appealed by a person withstanding to appeal, or an interested party that is identified as a person who can appeal the decision. The body holding a public hearing on an appeal will determine whether a person has standing to appeal the decision. An interested party is defined as a person who is the applicant or record owner of the subject property, or who communicates an interest to a board or commission by: ? delivering a written statement to the board or commission before the public hearing that generally identifies the issues of concern (it may be delivered to the contact person listed on a notice); or ? appearing and speaking for the record at the public hearing; and: ? occupies a primary residence that is within 500 feet of the subject property or proposed development. ? is the record owner of property within 500 feet of the subject property or proposed development; or ? is an officer of an environmental or neighborhood organization that has an interest in or whose declared boundaries are within 500 feet of the subject property or proposed development? A notice of appeal must be filed with the director of the responsible department no later than 14 days after the decision. An appeal form may be available from the responsible department. For additional information on the City of Austin's land development process, please visit our website: www.austintexas.gov/abc Written comments must be submitted to the board or commission (or the contact person listed on the notice) before a public hearing. Your …
14.c - 1703 Alameda Dr - public comment — original pdf
Brian Randall From: Sent: To: Subject: Saved. Thanks Brian Randall Monday, May 5, 2025 2:20 PM Sydney Schatz RE: 1703 From: Sydney Schatz < Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 5:21 PM To: Brian Randall < Subject: Fwd: 1703 > Just received from another neighbor. --- Sydney E. Schatz ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: JANET WEAVER Date: Wed, Apr 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM Subject: 1703 To: < We are fine with house demolition. Good luck with project. Jan and Bob 1702 Sent from my iPhone 1
14.d - 1703 Alameda Dr - public comment — original pdf
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14.e - 1703 Alameda Dr - public comment — original pdf
Historic Landmark Commission, We are writing to you in support of the current house at 1703 Alameda Dr should be demolished. We have lived on Alameda Dr. for 10 years, and that house has been falling into more and more disrepair. We would happily see it go, but like to see a new build that preserves the character of Travis Heights. Sincerely, Amy and Craig Rochette 1707 Alameda Dr.
14.f - 1703 Alameda Dr - public comment — original pdf
Brian Randall From: Sent: To: Subject: Thank you. Brian Randall Monday, April 21, 2025 1:51 PM Sydney Schatz; Kimberly Ciolli RE: 1703 Alameda Drive ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Tom Robinson < Date: Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 12:25 PM Subject: Re: 1703 Alameda Drive To: Sydney Schatz < > > To: Historic Committee From: Tom Robinson 1710 Alameda Drive 78704 To whom it may concern This is to affirm my opinion that the current home at 1703 Alameda Drive 78704 NEEDS to be torn down. My wife and I have lived on Alameda Drive since 1981 and that house has always been an eyesore. We will be happy to see it go. Sincerely, Tom Robinson 1
14.g - 1703 Alameda Dr - public comment — original pdf
Brian Randall From: Sent: To: Subject: Sydney Schatz < Monday, April 21, 2025 4:12 PM Brian Randall Fwd: Alameda 1703 > Hey Brian, this is from another neighbor! --- Sydney E. Schatz ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Janice Lowry < Date: Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM Subject: Alameda 1703 To: < > I wholeheartedly support the demolition of the house at 1703 Alameda Dr, 78704. This house has been neglected and in terrible shape for a decade. It has water stains on the ceiling and the walls, some parts of the walls are being held together by duct tape, and there is one area in the back bedroom where you can see through the walls to the outside. The house at best is going to harbor rodents and other urban wildlife if it doesn’t already. Please approve the demolition. Janice Lowry 1710 Alameda Dr Austin, 78704 Sent from my iPhone 1
14.h - 1703 Alameda Dr - public comment — original pdf
From: To: Subject: Date: Historic Preservation Office 1703 Alameda Dr--hearing scheduled for June 4 Thursday, May 29, 2025 3:24:18 PM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution hello, I am newer to this neighborhood, having purchased my house on Alta Vista a bit less than a year ago. My house was built in 1948; I love old houses, which is one of the main reasons I bought in this neighborhood--for the historic character of the houses. It seems a shame to demolish something that contributes to the charming older feel of the neighborhood. I would like to register my opposition to the demolishment of this house. Can the owners not add on in the back somehow? Yes, old houses deteriorate and need work. Houses are brought back all the time from very poor condition. That's what you let yourself in for when you buy one. I hope they will consider leaving the old structure and adding to it, thus respecting the atmosphere and feel of the historic area. sincerely, Annie Possis -- Annie Possis "Somebody needs to do something — it’s just incredibly pathetic that it has to be us.”--Jerry Garcia "Don't be good: Be fearless."--Sanford Meisner “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you really are.” --Carl Jung "One of the coolest feelings a human can experience is to feel so small in a world that’s so big."--Marc-Andre LeClerc "The free soul is rare, but you know it when you see it – basically because you feel good, very good, when you are near or with them."--Charles Bukowski 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".