Tourism Commission Meeting December 14, 2020 Tourism Commission to be held December 14, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, December 13, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 14, 2020 Tourism Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512.404.4022 or felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Tourism Commission FECHA de la reunion (December 14. 2020) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Sunday, December 13, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512.404.4022 or felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Meeting of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board December 14, 2020 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board meeting to be held December 14, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance December 13, 2020 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 14, 2020 Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Michelle Rojas at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday December 13, 2020. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Michelle Rojas michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Junta Especial del Grupo Asesor del Centro Mexico-Americano Emma S. Barrientos FECHA de la reunión 14 de diciembre de 2:00 pm a 3:30 pm La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación 13 de diciembre antes del mediodía. Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta, Michelle Rojas (512) 974-3771 o al correo electrónico Michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía del domingo 13 de diciembre. Se requiere la siguiente …
Board of Adjustment December 14, 2020 Modifications Board of Adjustment to be held December 14, 2020 with Social Distancing The Board of Adjustment on December 14, 2020, due to current situation with COVID-19, the meeting will be held virtually online and viewable at http://www.atxn.tv beginning at 5:30pm. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (December 13, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 14, 2020, Board of Adjustment Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison, Elaine Ramirez at 512-974-2202 or elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (December 13, 2020). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before December 13, 2020 the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Board of Adjustment FECHA de la reunion (December 14, 2020) a la 5:30 pm http://www.atxn.tv La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (December 13, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta a Elaine Ramirez 512-974-2202 o elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunion-December 13, 2020). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número …
Versión en español a continuación. Arts Commission Meeting December 14, 2020 Arts Commission to be held December 14, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (December 13, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Arts Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-9315 or jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Arts Commission la FECHA de la reunion (December 14, 2020) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (December 13, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-9315 o jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con …
Versión en español a continuación. Historic Landmark Commission December 14, 2020 Historic Landmark Commission to be held December 14, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (December 13 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 14th Historic Landmark Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1264 or preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon, December 13 (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to preservation@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Historic Landmark Commission FECHA de la reunion (14 Diciembre, 2020) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (13 de Diciembre antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 974- 1264 o preservation@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se …
Versión en español a continuación. Historic Landmark Commission November 16, 2020 Historic Landmark Commission to be held November 16, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (November 15th by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the November 16, 2020 meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1264 or preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, a telephone number, and email address. Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to preservation@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Reunión del Historic Landmark Commission FECHA de la reunion 16 Noviembre, 2020 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (15 Noviembre antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 974-1264 or preservation@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo electrónico o una llamada telefónica con …
A.1 - 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET HLC DATE: PC DATE: November 16, 2020 December 14, 2020 CASE NUMBER: HDP-2020-0440 APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission HISTORIC NAME: Delta Kappa Gamma Building WATERSHED: Shoal Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 416 W. 12th Street Council District: 9 ZONING FROM: DMU to DMU-H SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from downtown mixed use (DMU) district to downtown mixed use – Historic Landmark (DMU-H) combining district zoning. While staff appreciates the property owners’ dilemma in what they now view as a financial and maintenance burden, the building has demonstrated significance as reflected by its individual inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. National Register designation in and of itself does not prevent modification or even demolition of the building, but in the City of Austin, National Register designation does automatically qualify a building as eligible for landmark designation, which does place a barrier on demolition. Staff cannot recommend that a building individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places should be demolished, and must recommend landmark designation for the building to determine if the Commission or the Planning Commission, and ultimately the City Council votes to grant the building historic zoning. Given the architecture and history of this building, staff would recommend landmark designation even if the building were not listed on the National Register. In the meantime, staff recommends that the applicant for the demolition permit continue to develop proposals to incorporate the building into new development plans for the site, which staff acknowledges may preclude the construction of a high-rise building on this site. In staff’s evaluation, preserving portions of the exterior finishes of the building into an interior space of the proposed new building is not sufficiently respectful of the integrity, design, and significance of the existing building. Continuing conversations about the relationship of historic and new may result in a proposal that is much more palatable to both the owners of the building and the interests of preserving buildings that have demonstrated historical significance. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: November 16, 2020: Initiated historic zoning. Vote: 9-0-2 (Papavasiliou and Jacob off-dais). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: A.1 - 2 DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012 under Criteria A and C for its significance in …
NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 RECEIVE* (Expires 5/31/2012) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Registration Form FEB 2 4 REGISTER OF h - : '^LACK NATIONAL PAF> •:i-yt 1. NAME OF PROPERTY HISTORIC NAME: OTHER NAME/SITE NUMBER: N/A 2. LOCATION Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Headquarters Building STREET & NUMBER: CITY OR TOWN: STATE: Texas 416 West 12th Street Austin CODE: TX COUNTY: • NOT FOR PUBLICATION Travis • VICINITY CODE: 453 ZIP CODE: 78701 3. STATE/FEDERAL AGENCY CERTIFICATION As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this 0 nomination • request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property 0 meets • does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant • nationally • statewide 0 locally. (• See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official / Till Texas Historical Commission State or Federal agency / bureau or Tribal Government State Historic Preservation Officer 2k Date ' 12^ In my opinion, the property • meets • does not meet the National Register criteria. {• See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of commenting or other official Date hereby caftify that the property is: Date of Action State or Federal agency / bureau or Tribal Government 4. NATIONAL/PARK SERVICE CERTIFICATION I entered in the National Register • See continuation sheet. • determined eligible for the National Register • See continuation sheet. • determined not eligible for the National Register. • removed from the National Register • See continuation sheet. • other, explain • See continuation sheet. USDI/NPS NRHP Registration Form Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Headquarters Building Austin, Travis County, Texas Page 2 5. CLASSIFICATION OWNERSHIP OF PROPERTY CATEGORY OF PROPERTY X X private public - Local public - State public - Federal building(s) district site structure object NUMBER OF RESOURCES WITHIN PROPERTY contributing noncontributing 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 buildings sites structures objects total NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTING RESOURCES PREVIOUSLY LISTED IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER! 0 NAME OF RELATED MULTIPLE PROPERTY LISTING: N/A 6. FUNCTION OR USE HISTORIC FUNCTIONS: COMMERCE/TRADE / organizadonal = professional organization headquarters CURRENT FUNCTIONS: COMMERCE/TRADE / organizational …
November 14, 2020 City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Austin, Texas Dear Landmark Commission Members: Mid Tex Mod is the regional chapter of the nonprofit DOCOMOMO US, the American chapter of DOCOMOMO International advocating for modern design worldwide. We are committed to raising awareness of mid-century modern architecture in Central Texas. Our Mid Tex Mod Board of Directors opposes the demolition of the Delta Kappa Gamma building at 416 West 12th Street. The property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places under Criteria A and C, in the areas of education and architecture. The International-style Delta Kappa Gamma Building was designed in 1956 by noted Austin architectural firm, Kuehne Brooks & Barr, and its design respects and compliments the residential scale of the surrounding neighborhood. The building serves as the international headquarters of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, founded in 1929 to support women in education. The property is recognized as a historically significant resource in the recently completed Old Austin Neighborhood Association Historic Resource Survey of Downtown Austin. The survey was grant funded through the Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant Program of the Texas Historical Commission and a Preservation Austin grant, and supported through the City of Austin’s Historic Preservation Office. The survey received a prestigious 2020 Preservation Merit Award from Preservation Austin. Mid Tex Mod strongly urges you to oppose the demolition of the architecturally and historically significant Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Headquarters Building at 416 West 12th Street. Sincerely, Elizabeth Porterfield, Board President Mid Tex Mod Post Office Box 1282 13 November 2020 Austin, TX 78767 www.originalaustin.org RE: 416 West 12th Street – demolition permit request City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Austin, Texas Dear Historic Landmark Commission Members: The Old Austin Neighborhood Association (OANA) Board of Directors opposes the demolition of the property at 416 West 12th Street. Within OANA’s boundaries (Lamar to Lavaca; Ladybird Lake to 15th Street), there is a unique neighborhood of old and new buildings. We advocate for the restoration of significant historic properties and support compatible development that helps maintain the historic and residential character of our neighborhood. 416 West 12th Street is included in the West-Downtown-Historic-Survey also known as the Historic Survey of the Old Austin Neighborhood. This survey was funded OANA funded with the support of the Texas Historic Commission and the City of Austin through for a Certified Local Government Grant. 416 West 12th Street …
December 10, 2020 Dear Commissioners, As the president and executive director of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, we ask you to support our application for Downtown Mixed-Use (DMU) zoning for our property and to oppose historic zoning. Doing so would honor Delta Kappa Gamma’s work and legacy by empowering us to revitalize the organization and better position us to deliver on our mission and vision. Delta Kappa Gamma is a professional honor society whose grants and programs support women educators and students across the world. Our founder, Dr. Annie Webb Blanton, was a trailblazer for women’s rights in Texas. At a time when women faced extraordinarily high professional barriers, Dr. Blanton earned her doctorate, became the third woman ever promoted to the rank of professor at the University of Texas, and became the first woman ever elected to statewide office in Texas, as the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Dr. Blanton founded Delta Kappa Gamma in 1929 as a way to organize women to fight gender discrimination, advocate for pro-education legislation, and assist women educators in their professional development. She initially founded our organization at the University of Texas at Austin’s campus, the first of five different locations from which we have operated. The office building in question for this case (at 416 W. 12th St.) is our fifth location. Dr. Blanton never saw this building; Delta Kappa Gamma moved into it over a decade after she passed away. While we have enjoyed working from this office space, the structure has become a major barrier to Delta Kappa Gamma’s continued health and stability. The building’s age and layout have made it nearly impossible to retrofit for modern technology, hampering our ability to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our work, while the increasing cost of building maintenance is forcing us to divert critical resources. Historic zoning would lock in these barriers and escalating costs forever and deprive Delta Kappa Gamma of the ability to deploy one of our most important assets, the 416 W. 12th St. site. This is particularly important now, as Delta Kappa Gamma is at a critical juncture. Delta Kappa Gamma membership has declined since its peak in the 1990s and – as the organization’s leadership – we are actively working on strategies to revitalize Delta Kappa Gamma and ensure we can continue to deliver on Dr. Blanton’s vision of empowering women educators and students around …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS B.3 - 1 DECEMBER 14, 2020 C14H-1999-0013 MAVERICK-MILLER HOUSE 910 POPLAR STREET Construct two apartment buildings adjacent to the historic house on the site. PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The applicant proposes the construction of two apartment buildings on the site. Building 1 will be located to the west of the historic house, and will have 2 stories and a height of just over 30 feet. Building 1 will be adjacent to Poplar Street and at approximately the same grade as the historic house. Building 2 will be built into the steep slope of the lot to the north and east of the historic house. It will be 3 stories tall, but will appear to be lower than the historic house because of its construction into the slope of the bluff. Both buildings will have a combination of stone and wood siding in a board-and-batten configuration; both will have a series of gables along the roofline, with clipped gables at the ends of Building 1 to lower the roofline closest to the historic house in accordance with the feedback provided by the Architectural Review Committee. Building 1 will be 23 feet from the historic house at grade; Building 2 will be almost 19.5 feet from the historic house at the closest approximate grade. The spaces between the historic house and the proposed new apartment buildings will be open to maintain much of the vista down the bluff towards Shoal Creek. There will be a pool built into the slope of the bluff; the pool will not be visible from the street. Existing stone retaining walls in the slope of the bluff will be restored and maintained, with only one small section removed for the construction of the proposed apartment buildings. Parking will be under Building 1, and will be accessed from adjacent San Gabriel Street to minimize the visual impact from the Poplar Street frontage of the house. The windows in the proposed apartment buildings will be single and paired, and sized to be compatible with the fenestration on the historic house. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation are used to evaluate projects at the sites of historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 2) The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. The removal of distinctive materials or alteration of features, …
Maverick Miller House 910 Poplar Austin, 78705 City Council District: 9 H; LO; CO; NP : 211.5X158.5 APPROC OLT 59 DIVISION D Owner: Cater Joseph DC+CJ Poplar Street LLC 2402 MARLTON DR AUSTIN, TX 78703-3821 Legal Description Zoning: Request: Construct two apartment buildings adjacent to the Maverick Miller house, a locally designated landmark. The buildings are designed to be subordinate to the Maverick Miller house. Preservation Austin: Preservation Austin holds the restrictive covenant for the building (2006, amended 2020). The plans for the new buildings were developed with extensive consultation and input from Preservation Austin over a three year period. Preservation Austin established a committee of preservation professionals to work with the property owner on developing a rehabilitation plan and schedule for the Maverick Miller house and the plans for the new development. Over the three year period, numerous meetings were held to discuss and develop a suitable plan for the house and the new construction. Preservation Austin is providing a letter of support for the project. New construction is essential to maintain the viability of the Maverick Miller house. Preservation Austin understands that by negotiating a plan for new construction on the lot and amending the restrictive covenant, the Maverick Miller house will remain viable for the years to come. By not subdividing portions of the lot to be sold for development and working to develop an innovative solution, Preservation Austin and Cater Joseph have ensured the long term sustainability of the Maverick Miller house. Background: The Maverick Miller house, designated a City of Austin Historic Landmark in 1999, is a two story limestone house with a cross gable, hipped roof. Noted economist and University of Texas professor Edmund T. Miller (1878-1952) and his wife, Emily (1884-1979), an artist and member of the pioneer Maverick family of San Antonio, acquired this property in 1922. The design for their home was the work of Emily Miller, her nephew Edward Sammons Maverick, and architecture professor Raymond Everett. Built to complement the hillside setting and completed in 1923, the house features the work of metal craftsman Fortunat Weigl and retains many of its original landscaping features. The building is also a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (2001) and it has been deemed eligible for the National Register. Preservation Austin holds a restrictive covenant on the property (2006; amended 2020). Project Development: The project was developed with extensive negotiations and input from Preservation Austin …
PROJECT INFORMATION SITE: 32,684 SF ZONING: LO-MU-H-CO-NP FAR: 70% - 22,878 SF ALLOWABLE FAR PROPOSED: 47% - 15,210 SF IMPERVIOUS COVER: 70% - 22,878 SF ALLOWABLE BUILDING 1 - 2 STORY ABOVE PARKING BUILDING 2 - 3 STORY LEVEL 1 - 1) 8 BED UNIT - 3827 SF LEVEL -2 - 1) 4 BED UNIT - 2474 SF LEVEL 2 - 1) 8 BED UNIT - 3958 SF LEVEL -1 - 1) 6 BED UNIT - 2998 SF TOTAL BEDS = 16 - 7785 SF LEVEL 1 - 1) 6 BED UNIT - 3179 SF TOTAL BEDS = 16 - 8651 SF EXISTING BLDG - 2 STORY 2,330 SF TOTAL BEDS = 6 PARKING REQUIRED: 3-6 BEDROOM UNITS@ 4 CARS PER UNIT = 12 SPACES 2-8 BEDROOM UNITS@ 5 CARS PER UNIT = 10 SPACES 1-4 BEDROOM UNIT @ 3 CARS PER UNIT = 3 SPACES TOTAL - 25 SPACES 80% = 20 SPACES PROVIDED - 22 SPACES GROSS BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGE BUILDING LEVEL GROSS AREA NOTES BLDG 1 BLDG 1 BLDG 1 BLDG 2 BLDG 2 BLDG 2 BLDG 2 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL -2 LEVEL -1 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 8,271.91 sq ft 3,826.65 3,957.83 487.43 2,473.35 2,997.81 3,180.49 430.13 9,081.78 sq ft 17,353.69 sq ft Roof Terrace Roof Terrace SITE IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENT LEVEL GROSS AREA BALC. BLDG 1 BALC. BLDG 1 BALC. BLDG 2 BALC. BLDG 2 BALC. BLDG 2 BALC. BLDG 2 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL -2 LEVEL -1 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 PARKING BLDG 1 LEVEL -1 5,810.27 PARKING LOT @ GRADE LEVEL 1 3,058.41 POOL DECK LEVEL -1 836.95 SIDEWALK BLDG 1 LEVEL 1 784.24 WALK BLDG 2 LEVEL -1 910.00 1,187.92 sq ft 820.61 367.31 543.46 389.68 575.96 260.36 1,769.46 sq ft 5,810.27 sq ft 3,058.41 sq ft 836.95 sq ft 784.24 sq ft 910.00 sq ft 14,357.25 sq ft CONTINUOUS FENCE @ PROPERTY LINE PROJECT ENTRY BUILDING 2 3 STORY - 18 BEDS 575' ALL EXISTING SITE WALLS TO REMAIN U.N.O. 580' PORTION OF EXISTING SITE WALL TO BE RELOCATED 585' 590' POOL RAMP DOWN MAX 1:12 ACCESSIBLE ROUTE 23'-0" RAMP DOWN MAX 1:12 W ALK W AY Y A W K L A W REAR ENTRY COVERED ENTRY @ POPLAR STREET BUILDING 1 2 STORY - 16 BEDS ABOVE PARKING EXISTING 2 STORY - 5 BEDS " 5 - ' 9 1 WALKWAY ACCESSIBLE ROUTE . 5 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS B.5 - 1 DECEMBER 14, 2020 C14H-2009-0026 BYRNE-REED HOUSE 1410 RIO GRANDE STREET Repair and stabilize the first floor porch at both corners pursuant to a Heritage Grant application. PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The applicant proposes to repair and stabilize the northeast and southwest corners of the first floor porch where there has been some deterioration of existing foundation structural members. At the northeast corner, the applicant proposes to remove the original lime- based slab, remove and clean historic encaustic tile, and install new steel anchors in the porch slabs and concrete steps. After pouring a new slab, the original encaustic tiles will be reinstalled; any that are missing or broken will be replaced with custom tiles to match the historic tiles. On the southwest corner, trapped moisture has caused decay in the wooden joists, causing them to collapse. Those joists will be replaced with a steel and pressure-treated wood floor support system. Historic skirting brick will be removed, cleaned, and re-installed. New cast iron foundation vents that match those existing on the house. A bronze floor drain with a scupper will be added to allow better drainage from the patio above. Historic encaustic tiles that are missing or broken will be replaced with custom-made tiles that match the original. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation are used to evaluate projects on historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 5) Distinctive materials, features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property will be preserved. Evaluation: Historic tiles and brick will be preserved; if any are missing or damaged, they will be replaced with custom-made materials to match the original. 6) Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match the old in design, color, texture, and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence. Evaluation: Only those materials damaged beyond repair will be replaced; all replacement materials will match historic fabric. The project meets the applicable standards. COMMITTEE FEEDBACK Not reviewed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve as proposed. B.5 - 2
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED EXTERIOR WORK Humanities Texas completed a full restoration of the Byrne-Reed House in 2010. Over the past year, we observed changes at the northeast and southeast corners of the first floor porch, indicating loss of structural continuity—water retention, uneven surfaces, and displaced tiles. Humanities Texas engaged a structural engineer and historic preservation contractor to inspect the areas and assess underlying issues. The proposed exterior work described here will repair and stabilize the first floor porch at both corners and mitigate any future movement. Humanities Texas received a City of Austin Heritage Grant to undertake these repairs and has engaged James Nolan Construction as general contractor. NORTHEAST CORNER OF FIRST FLOOR PORCH Visual inspection confirmed that the northeast corner of the porch was originally constructed by pouring a lime-based slab over rock, sand, and dirt. The dirt and gravel base has destabilized over time due to the constant percussive ground disturbances from nearby traffic. To repair this issue, the contractor will remove the original lime-based slab and compact existing soil. Historic encaustic tiles will be carefully removed and cleaned, preserving as many as possible. New steel anchors will be installed into the adjacent porch slabs and concrete steps, and a new slab will be poured. Encaustic tiles will then be reinstalled. Tiles that are missing or broken will be replaced with new tiles custom made to match the original in fit, finish, and form. SOUTHWEST CORNER OF FIRST FLOOR PORCH Lack of venting under the southwest corner of the porch caused moisture trapped in the cavity below to decay the wooden floor joists installed during the 2010 restoration. These joists have collapsed into the cavity below, leaving this section of porch supported only by the surface tension of the historic concrete slab and encaustic tiles. These compromised joists will be removed and replaced with a steel and pressure-treated wood support system. In order to access the cavity under this section of porch, some historic brick will need to be removed. The bricks that must be removed from the skirting area will be carefully cleaned and reinstalled. New cast iron foundation vents will be added to allow for cross ventilation, which will discourage moisture accumulation and prevent any further compromise to wooden structural members. These cast iron vents will match in-kind with other cast iron vents on the house. The contractor will also add a bronze floor drain with …
