1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, March 5th, 2025 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. Ben Heimsath, (D-8) Chair Roxanne Evans (Mayor), Vice COMMISSION MEMBERS: x x Chair x ab VACANT (D-1) VACANT (D-2) Kevin Koch (D-3) Raymond Castillo (D-4) x x x ab Harmony Grogan (D-5) Carl Larosche (D-6) Jaime Alvarez (D-7) VACANT (D-9) Trey McWhorter (D-10) DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. February 5, 2025 – Offered for consent approval. BRIEFINGS 2. CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA Historic Zoning Applications 3. C14H-2025-0022 – 1701 San Gabriel St. Briefing on Public Comment Period for Downtown Historic Resource Survey. Presenter: Sofia Wagner Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Whitehall Co-op City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to March 5, 2025. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to April 2, 2025, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Alvarez. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. The motion passed. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 4. HR-2024-095142 – 2504 Bridle Path Culberson House Council District 10 Proposal: Addition, new doors and windows, new cabana, new siding. (Postponed February 5, 2025) Applicant: Minnie Webb City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Application withdrawn. Application withdrawn. 5. HR-2025-014398 – 4105 Avenue G Hyde Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Two-story addition, new roof, and restoration. Applicant: Max Hambly City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans. 2 MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS APRIL 2, 2025 PR-2024-159632; GF-2024-161879 WEST LINE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 705 WEST LYNN STREET 5.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1895 house. ARCHITECTURE The house located at 705 West Lynn Street is a single-story, center passage house with a side gabled roof set at a moderate- to-high pitch. The single front door is centered on the house with one 2/2 window on either side. There is a front porch that extends across the entirety of the front façade, supported by four columns. Due to the elevation of the site, the porch sits nearly at grade towards the front of the lot, but at the rear of the property is a full height unconditioned crawlspace or basement. While the footprint of the building may read as a simple rectangular center hall design, the rear extends further back into the lot, including an enclosed porch. There is also a small frame shed on the site, which is also proposed to be demolished. The shed is not mentioned in the West Line National Register nomination. RESEARCH From its construction around 1895 until 1962, the property was owned by the Quick family. John Quick, a carpenter originally from Sweden, was the first listed owner, and later married a woman named Helen, who was also a first-generation Swedish immigrant. Newspaper records indicate that Helen’s sister immigrated to Texas around 1893, though it is unknown whether the sisters arrived together or separately. The Quicks were involved with the local Methodist Church, with the address on West Lynn hosting a circle of the Women’s Society of Christian Service. John Quick died of natural causes in 1945, and Helen occupied the house until her passing in 1962 at the age of 91. The house was left unoccupied for several years after, but by the 1970s, it was occupied by renters. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the West Line National Register district, and the nomination further lists the property as eligible for individual listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high-to-moderate integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of a center-passage …
T E E R T S N N Y L T S E W 580 SF 695 SF 450 SF 450 SF 1345 SF FRONT UNIT AREA EXISTING ADDITION GARAGE SECOND FLOOR CONDITIONED AREA SQ. FT. 580 SF. 695 SF. 450 SF. 1,145 SF. 2,420 SF. REAR UNIT AREA FIRST FLOOR FRONT PORCH REAR PORCH SECOND FLOOR GARAGE SQ. FT. 1,345 SF. 64 SF. 142 SF. 1,551 SF. 450 SF. CONDITIONED AREA 2,896 SF.
T E E R T S N N Y L T S E W 1130 SF 1350 SF 1345 SF 1240 SF 450 SF 450 SF 450 SF 450 SF FRONT UNIT AREA FIRST FLOOR FRONT PORCH GARAGE SECOND FLOOR CONDITIONED AREA SQ. FT. 1130 SF. 104 SF. 450 SF. 1,684 SF. 2,814 SF. REAR UNIT AREA FIRST FLOOR FRONT PORCH REAR PORCH SECOND FLOOR GARAGE SQ. FT. 1,345 SF. 64 SF. 142 SF. 1,551 SF. 450 SF. CONDITIONED AREA 2,896 SF.
Steering Committee Members: Steve Amos, Chair Renae Alsobrook, Mark Ashby, Evelyn Fujimoto, Adrienne Goldsberry, Paula Hern, Nick Mehl, William Osborn, Charlie Rice, Paul Shattuck, Shawn Shillington, Erika Tatum, Meghan Yancy February 3, 2025 RE: 705 West Lynn - PR-2024-159632; GF-2024-161879 Dear Chair Heimsath and HLC Commissioners, Old West Austin Neighborhood Association, OWANA, supports retaining contributing structures in our historic district and integrating existing building forms into the overall project for new development. In the case of 705 West Lynn, preserving the façade and front rooms of the existing house and adding on to the structure would have a significant impact toward that goal. The applicant met with the OWANA zoning committee and we suggested these two options for maximizing the square footage for two living units: 1. Add a second floor to a garage structure. 2. Remove a portion or all of the heritage tree on the lot to allow for a second unit. This particular case is one that is to decide on keeping a heritage tree or a contributing structure. OWANA will support the position of keeping the contributing structure. We hope that HLC can also recommend keeping the structure. We are aware that the city tree ordinance regarding heritage trees is very strict, it seems to us in this case that if both OWANA and the HLC supports this position there is the possibility of the city arborist accepting this solution. The potential Owner in today’s meeting said that he could keep the first 15 ft of the house and make the project work if the heritage tree in the back of the lot could be removed. The tree is so close to the rear structure that it might be damaged during construction. It could be the case that some mitigation is require to offset this lost. The United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Report “NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES REGISTRATION FORM” lists 705 West Lynn as a representative property to illustrate “the broad patterns of development, diverse range of resources, and salient features of the dominant types and styles present in the district. They have been selected on the basis of their geographic distribution, relationship to similar properties, and degree of integrity.” Listed as a contributing structure, 705 West Lynn is a Center-passage, Side Gable Classical Revival style, and individually eligible for National Register listing. Please consider our position in your decision process …
6.0 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS APRIL 2, 2025 PR-2025-020446; HR-2025-023066 CLARKSVILLE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1820 WEST 10TH STREET PROPOSAL Build a rear addition and two-story detached structure. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Construct an addition at the rear of the existing contributing property. 2) Construct a two-story housing unit behind the main house at the rear of the property. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH This property, constructed around 1922, features a front porch that extends almost the entire width of the front elevation, which is covered by an ample gable end supported by four wood posts. The house is elevated on piers, and the porch is surrounded by a concrete skirt. A front door at the front wall is off center, along with three hung 1/1 wood windows. All exterior walls are clad in wood horizontal siding. The house retains good integrity. For the first few decades after its construction, the property was occupied by various renters and tenants. These individuals included Cora Clark, who worked at a cook at a university sorority and Jas and Louise Valdez, one of whom worked as a salesperson. By 1952, the house was owned by Mrs. Robbie Buford, with a previous resident, Pearl Allen, a widow, listed as a renter. Mrs. Buford worked in various jobs, including as a maid and a cook. In 1959, the property was acquired by E.A. Arnold. 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 additions 1. Location Addition is located at the rear of the contributing building. The physical connection and loss of historic material between existing and proposed only occurs at one room. 2. Scale, massing, and height Addition is a single-story, and the peak of the roof pitch is slightly lower than at the original house. The addition is offset slightly to differentiate it visually. 3. Design and style The design of the addition is simple and compatible with the historic. Some elements, such as roof form and window sizes, are slightly different in order to be read as not original. 4. Roofs Proposed roof is set at an equal pitch to the main house but is slightly shorter at maximum height and is hipped at the rear, which …
1820 W 10TH 6TH ST. Drawn by CAI Checked by Checker VICINTY MAP C A P O M L A K E A U S T I N B L V D . PROJECT DESCRIPTION NEW ADDITION TO EXISTING RESIDENCE (BUILDING 1) AND NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 2- STORY SECOND RESIDENTIAL BUILDING (BUILDING 2) IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOTS 19 & 20, MALCOLM GRAHAM RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 2 & 3, BLOCK 13, MAAS ADDITION, AN ADDITION IN TRAVIS CO., TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLATE THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 1, PAGE 95, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF TRAVIS CO., TEXAS, TOGETHER WITH 1/2 OF THE ADJACENT ALLEY VACATED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN VOLUME 5935, PAGE 2195 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF TRAVIS CO., TEXAS, SAVE & EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF LOTS 19 & 20 CONVEYED BY STREET DEED RECORDED IN VOLUME 6301, PAGE 1358, OF THE DEED RECORDS OF TRAVIS CO., TEXAS (TCAD PARCEL #110227) ZONING SF-3 - SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS (HOME INITIATIVE) GENERAL PROJECT NOTES PERFORM ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN CODES, REGULATIONS & ORDINANCES DO NOT SCALE DRAWING, CONTACT ARCHITECT UPON DISCOVERY OF MISSING INFORMATION OR CONFLICTS IN DRAWINGS STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING FOR ALL PARTS OF THIS PROJECT TO BE DESIGNED BY OTHERS MECH, ELEC, PLUMB & FIRE ENGINEERING TO BE PROVIDED BY OTHERS. MAY REQUIRE COORDINATION WITH ARCHITECT VERIFY EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DIMENSIONS PROR TO CONSTRUCTION START FIRE PROTECTION THIS PROJECT DOES EXCEED 3,600 SF (GROSS SF, INCLUDES BOTH BUILDINGS) AND THEREFORE WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE REVIEWED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. FULL NFPA 13D SPRINKLER SYSTEM BY OTHERS TO BE INSTALLED ON ALL LEVELS PENDING RESULTS OF NEAREST HYDRANT FLOW TEST SHEET LIST NO. SHEET NAME Page# A0.0 A1.0 A1.1 A1.2 A1.3 A2.1 A2.2 A2.3 A2.4 A3.1 A3.2 A3.4 A3.5 A6.0 TOTAL PAGES: 14 COVER SHEET SITE PLAN AND AREA CALCULATIONS EXISTING EXTERIOR IMAGES ORIGINAL SURVEY TREE PROTECTION PLAN DEMO PLAN FLOOR PLAN - BUILDING 1 FLOOR PLANS BUILDING 2 ROOF PLAN EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS BUILDING SECTIONS BUILDING SECTIONS WINDOW AND DOOR SCHEDULES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 I E C N E D S E R D R A N N E K 3 0 7 8 7 S A X E T , I N T S U A , T E E R T …
7 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS APRIL 2, 2025 PR-2025-009478; GF-2025-017631 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 2307 WINDSOR ROAD #2 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1950 house and outbuilding. ARCHITECTURE 2307 Windsor Road #2 is a two-story Mid-century Modern house with a flat roof, rustic stone and board-and-batten cladding, expansive fixed windows, a substantial stone chimney, and an inset carport at the one-story portion of the house. The building is set back between Windsor and East Windsor Roads, accessible only by a steeply sloped drive behind two street-frontage houses and invisible from both Windsor and East Windsor. Its stepped-down form nestles into the hillside with a two-story bank of windows facing downtown. RESEARCH The house at 2307 Windsor Road #2, originally addressed as 2300 East Windsor Road, was constructed in 1950 for Judge Trueman O’Quinn and his family. O’Quinn, an attorney, graduated from the University of Texas after reporting and editing for the Beaumont Enterprise, the Austin American, and the Daily Texan.1 While still a student, he was elected to the 42nd Texas Legislature representing Jefferson County from 1931 to 1932. After a few years in private practice, O’Quinn worked as an Austin assistant city attorney and was appointed chief City Attorney in 1939, a position he held until 1950. During World War II, he worked as Staff Judge Advocate after the Allied invasion of Normandy and occupation of Germany.2 The Windsor Road house was constructed in 1950, the same year O’Quinn left city government for private practice. Throughout the 1960s and ‘70s, he held numerous public and political posts, including 14 years as Travis County’s Democratic Party Chairman and as the official legal counsel for the University of Texas. He was appointed to the Third Court of Civil Appeals in 1967 and served for thirteen years.3 O’Quinn was best known for his role as a prolific collector and prominent amateur historian of William Sydney Porter, the American author known as O. Henry. “For almost half a century he gathered first editions, photos, manuscripts, and other memorabilia. He donated the staggering collection to The O. Henry Resources at the Austin History Center in 1982, a contribution without parallel,” notes Britney Jeffrey in the Texas State Historical Association’s Handbook of Texas. “Throughout his adult life, O'Quinn wrote articles and delivered speeches.”4 He was instrumental in saving two O. Henry residences from demolition, though one burned in …
From: To: Subject: Date: Historic Preservation Office 2307 Windsor 2 and the Case Number: PR 25-009478 Sunday, February 23, 2025 3:24:03 PM [You don't often get email from https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] . Learn why this is important at External Email - Exercise Caution Landmark Commission, We have been residents of Old Enfield for fifteen years and live near 2307 Windsor 2. We support the demolition of the current structure as it is not sound and safe. We are very familiar with soil movement in the area and it is evident the current structure is highly affected. I considered purchasing the property and have been in the home. Due to the vacancy for so long, it would be challenging to remedy to a safe and long lasting solution. We have confidence in the Haley’s commitment to creating something that reflects the history and quality of the neighborhood. We are thrilled they purchased the property and have always been the most considerate neighbors. They have gone above and beyond to help with landscaping when the city made changes to our street and their current home is maintained honored the history of the neighborhood. We approve and encourage the demolition. Laura Spence Sent from my iPhone 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".
From: To: Subject: Date: Historic Preservation Office 2307 Windsor 2 Case Number PR 25-009478 Tuesday, February 25, 2025 10:12:10 AM [You don't often get email from https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] Learn why this is important at External Email - Exercise Caution As a neighbor of the Subject property, I appove the demolition and reconstruction of the historic landmark. Thank you, Peggy O'Shaughnessy 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".
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Historic Preservation Office 2307 Windsor 2 - Case Number: PR 25-009478 Tuesday, February 25, 2025 10:45:09 AM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution To Whom It May Concern, I wanted to let you know that I am very much in favor of Brian and Caroline Haley's complete demolition and subsequent single-family project at 2307 Windsor Rd. Thank you, Jennifer Skloss 2211 Windsor Rd E, Austin, TX 78703 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".
From: To: Subject: Date: Historic Preservation Office 2307 Windsor 2 and the Case Number: PR 25-009478. Thursday, February 27, 2025 1:39:13 PM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Sir/Madam, Please note my full support for the home project and the necessary demolition under Case Number: PR 25-009478. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you, Sam 1702 Windsor Road & 1507 Murray Lane Austin TX 78703 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".
From: To: Subject: Date: Historic Preservation Office 2307 Windsor Rd. 2 Friday, February 28, 2025 1:47:29 PM [You don't often get email from https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] Learn why this is important at External Email - Exercise Caution We are in support of the demolition permit for the property located at 2307 2 Windsor Rd.: Case # PR-009478. We have lived in Old Enfield for 45 years and are hesitant about disturbing the fabric of our historic neighborhood. The house on this property has always been hidden behind foliage so it has little street presence. Due to the slope of the property engineering the foundation is a difficult and expensive task. I understand the current dwelling does not have adequate structural integrity for these conditions. Therefore I support the proposed demolition. Best, Bill and Marianne Dorman 1505 West Lynn Austin, TX 78703 Sent from my iPhone 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".
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS APRIL 2, 2025 HR-2025-028113 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1507 LORRAIN STREET 8.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a side garage and stabilize the front porch. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Demolish a non-historic side attached carport. 2) Construct an attached garage, set back slightly from the front house the original house. 3) Construct a rear deck covered with a low-pitch metal roof tied to the original house. 4) Stabilize and slightly alter the appearance of the front porch, including removal of metal rail and supports facing the street. ARCHITECTURE Described in the district’s National Register nomination as a Craftsman Bungalow in style, the property at 1507 Lorrain Street has a horizontal appearance despite being two stories in height. There is a deep front porch that spans the entire width of the front elevation, which is supported by two large stucco clad posts and the corners and two thin metal pillars at the center. These metal fixtures, along with a thin metal handrail, are likely to have been later additions to the porch. The porch is covered by an ample side-gable roof that features a smaller front gable projecting out towards the front which features two second-floor windows. At one end of the house is a chimney, and at the other a non-original two-car carport. The house is clad in buff stucco, except for the horizontal wood siding present at the side gable ends, and the roof is covered in orange composition shingles. RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS The longtime owners of the property after initial construction were Jesse & Marie Rice, who lived in the house from 1947 until at least the 1960s. They had three daughters and one son who lived with them until marrying and moving out in the 1950s. During this time, both parents worked at various roles in the insurance and real estate industries. For a time, they both worked at a music instrument repair and piano tuning business. Marie Rice passed in 1965 at the age of 67 and was survived by her husband and children. 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: Repair and alterations 1. General standards Any architectural elements that are to be removed …
Tisha Ritta, Permit Consultant Pulley Studios, Inc February 19, 2025 City of Austin – Residential Plan Review / Historical Preservation Office Re: 1507 Lorrain St – Renovation Project Narrative Hello, The existing home, built in 1918, is a contributing property within the Old West Austin National Register Historic District. The homeowner’s goal is to rehabilitate the structure and property while preserving its historic character. Although properties within a National Register Historic District are not regulated by the Austin Landmark Commission, we have aligned our proposed scope with the City of Austin Historic Design Standards. While the proposed work falls under a New Construction application with the city, we want to clarify the intended scope to facilitate an expedited review process. Below is a detailed explanation of the proposed renovation for 1507 Lorrain St.: Interior Remodel The interior remodel will include framing for one new bedroom and bath, complete plumbing and electrical upgrades, installation of new insulation, and a new AC unit on the second floor. No square footage will be added or removed from the main home conditioned space, and the overall height of the structure will remain unchanged. The proposed new Garage is less than 20 feet tall. Rear Addition At the rear of the home, there is currently an uncovered concrete landing and stairs leading to an exit, situated on top of a rock patio that has become overgrown with dirt. We propose removing these existing elements and replacing them with a 156 sq. ft. wood porch with a low-pitched metal roof and wood steps to grade Carport/Shed Removal & Garage Addition The existing attached carport, shed and concrete slab are deteriorating and encroach on the 5-foot side building setback. We propose removing the carport and shed structure, replacing the concrete, and constructing a new 360 sqft attached garage set further back, fully within the setback lines. The new garage will feature a composition shingle roof that matches and integrates with the existing roof structure of the home, along with smooth stucco to complement, yet not copy, the existing rough textured exterior stucco. Front Porch The proposed modifications to the front porch include stabilizing the existing columns and adding a new beam. The existing metal pillars and railing will be removed to create a clear span between stucco columns. A low stucco wall, 30” high will be built at the west edge of the porch, with two low …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS APRIL 2, 2025 PR-2025-024836; GF-2025-027255 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 1324 ALTA VISTA AVENUE 9.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1968 structure. ARCHITECTURE The property at 1324 Alta Vista Avenue was built in 1968 in a modern style, with a flat roof and stack bond masonry. The elevation on the site creates the appearance of a split-level residence, with the entry facing Alta Vista Avenue being the topmost floor, and the lower floor being accessed via driveway on Milam Street to the side. To the rear of the property, a rental unit and covered carport continue the floors at around the same height, though the main entry is now at the side street grade. The walls are largely clad in stylized and painted board and batten wood sheets, along with stack bond masonry at portions of the front and side. Windows are generally small in height and, on the front section of the house, are under overhangs from a metal mansard. The rear section of the house features a ground floor that is slightly recessed from the floor above. RESEARCH Little is known about the first residents at this property from the 1968 construction. The current owner acquired it in 1995. Numerous repair interventions had occurred by that time, and the current owner has documented much of the work that has been undertaken since acquiring the property. These can be read in the “Conditions Assessment” and “Applicant Letter” documents located in backup. Deterioration has occurred throughout the house, relating to drainage issues, outdated or flawed technology, and poor original construction quality. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a decent example of modern multi-level architecture. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or …
Photos of Existing Duplex Structure – 1324 Alta Vista Ave. Front main house / uphill side of duplex, east view from Alta Vista Ave. North side of main house / uphill side of duplex; this is the north wall of the main house living room. Photos of Existing Duplex Structure – 1324 Alta Vista Ave. West view of main house / uphill side of duplex; these doors offer the only natural light in the living room. South side of main house / uphill side of duplex. Photos of Existing Duplex Structure – 1324 Alta Vista Ave. Downhill rental unit – south side. Photos of Existing Duplex Structure – 1324 Alta Vista Ave. Downhill rental unit – east side. Photos of Existing Duplex Structure – 1324 Alta Vista Ave. Downhill rental unit, north side. Photos of Existing Duplex Structure – 1324 Alta Vista Ave. Downhill rental, west side.
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1324 Alta Vista Avenue Demolition Permit Application Reasons for Needing to Demolish the Existing Duplex Structure at 1324 Alta Vista Ave. The 1968-built duplex structure has many major problems that cannot be resolved / repaired, despite now 30 years of costly efforts by the current owner, and reportedly major efforts also by previous owners. The downhill rental apartment is no longer inhabitable (vacant since 2021) due to building deficiencies and drainage issues that cannot be corrected. Water intrusion and mold / mildew a constant have been a worsening situation. Details of many of those issues are described below. The current owner has resided in the duplex at 1324 Alta Vista Avenue since early 1995. While some serious problems were revealed during the inspection performed prior to purchase, within a few months of residing in the main house, and responding to problems reported by the renters living there at that time, a number of major additional problems were revealed. One of the next door neighbors shared that the builder of the duplex did notoriously subpar work, and she wasn’t surprised by issues the owner was encountering. During the next 3 decades major repair work was done in efforts to correct those problems, but some of the most problematic conditions are simply not correctable. That determination was made over time through discussions with a number of builders /contractors (including one who previously lived in the main house), and many thousands of dollars in repairs. The 1968 –built duplex was constructed during a period when some construction practices were employed that were found over time to be problematic (e.g. aluminum wiring, cast iron sewer pipes having severe / sharp bends / mechanical joints under concrete foundations, and flat roofs). In a survey of buildings done in the neighborhood conducted by those working on historic preservation efforts this house was for reasons unknown categorized as “contributing”. Some key items of information noted for the house in the survey were in error, including “metal roof” and stucco. At no time did the house have stucco exterior (but rather inexpensive painted wood sheet siding with 2” painted cedar trim, with a portion of that replaced with cement board siding in 2014). The only metal portion of the roof was on the mansard trim areas that were installed in 2014 to replace the composite mansard roofing sections (see photo below). It is the owner’s and architect’s opinion …
SUSAN M. PARTEN, P.E. 1324 Alta Vista Avenue Austin, TX 78704 Ph: Email: HLC Board Members City of Austin, Texas March 17, 2025 Subject: Demolition permit application – 1324 Alta Vista Avenue Dear HLC Board Members: Hopefully you’ve had an opportunity to review the other information I’ve provided previously detailing and sharing photos for just some of the problems with the duplex structure at 1324 Alta Vista Avenue. I thought it might be useful to also provide some history, as related to the period during which I’ve owned the property, and efforts taken to try to mitigate problems and work with the existing structure. I know this is a lot of information to share with you, but I feel it’s important that the City understands the extent of the problems and major efforts and expenses undertaken to try to address those problems that have finally led to the decision that demolition is unavoidable. I purchased the property in early 1995, and it has been my primary residence since that time, which is at least about twice the tenure of any other owner. While the house was under contract for purchase, an inspection revealed many major problems, some of which hadn’t been disclosed in the real estate listing, and the purchase price was significantly reduced to try to cover at least some of those repair expenses. As a civil engineer who even then had substantial experience with surface runoff and groundwater intrusion management practices, as well as other types of construction repairs, I felt that the problems revealed with the structure could be managed and corrected. Those were things like rotted deck, aluminum wiring, leaking flat roofs(four flat roofs) needing repair/replacement, a very long and deep French drain needed uphill of the entire structure where moisture had been observed to be impacting the eastern wall of the lower level of the uphill side of the duplex (the portion buried into the hillside along Alta Vista), etc. Starting in 1995 I began making those major repairs to the structure. I had several French drains installed (four total, in various locations around the building), replaced the roof multiple times during the past 30 years, replaced the rotted deck, etc. etc. One of the previous residents is a local remodeling contractor who had worked with my brother to restore an old church that my brother had bought and donated to a meditation group near …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS APRIL 2, 2025 PR-2024-008236 4901 RIDGE OAK DRIVE 10.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1951 house. ARCHITECTURE Believed to have been designed by Austin architect Barton Riley1, the house at 4901 Ridge Oak Drive was constructed around 1951 for Edgar Perry III, grandson of Edgar Howard “Commodore” Perry. The single-story house is set on a triangular parcel that slopes towards the east, offering an optimal view of downtown. Clad in a combination white stone, concrete, and vertical wood siding, the house emphasizes its horizontality with two long wings in an L-shape. The north side of the lot features a driveway that curves around the house and terminates at a carport. There is an entry to the kitchen in this location, indicating that the doorway in the middle of the house, facing Ridge Oak Drive and opening onto the foyer and living room of the house, was designed to be the main entry. Arranging two doors in this way indicates that the automobile entry may have been seen as more of a service entry. The longer of the two wings extends to the north and includes living areas and bedrooms and features a rear door from the dining room to a broad deck that provides a view of downtown Austin. It also features ample swimming pool, which abuts a retaining wall. A flat roof covers the entire house, with moderate overhangs on several sides. Fenestration is generally not large but is grouped in several areas to create a ribbon window appearance. At the rear of the house, near the deck, is a large brick chimney that extends above the flat roof by a few feet. From the street, the exterior walls, windows, and doors are weathered but appear to be in fair condition. RESEARCH The Perry family has a long history in Austin that stretches across the city, both architecturally and civically2. The house at 4901 Ridge Oak Drive was constructed for Edgar and Kathleen Perry to live in after their 1951 marriage and was completed when Edgar Perry III was in his early 20s. In the short years after their moving in, Edgar was involved in several family business ventures, including Southwest Ledge Stone Company, Terminix Termite Control3, and, most recently, the Perry Manufacturing Company, which produced plastics and other newly developed materials for domestic use4. He also became involved in, and …
Dear Historical Review Committee, My husband Reagan and I own the home in question so we appreciate the volunteered time and expertise that has gone into the review of the property. We have presented to the Architectural/Historical Review Board in another community and it was a much different experience so we can appreciate and revere the process for Austin and those that are active participants in it. That being said, I am no architectural expert, I am a family medicine doctor and like most docs when we are trying to understand or face an issue what we know how to do is research it so that is what I have done here. Thank you in advance for reading this packet as truly this decision in regard to 4901 affects no one more than my husband and myself. In the packet provided by your staff it mentions this house is thought to be designed by Barton Riley. He graduated from UT in 1950 and initially worked for several large firms before joining Emil Niggli and later going on his own in 1963. This home would have been in the works and built when he was basically fresh out of school and working for someone else. I would question his specific stamp on the design. I searched for Barton Riley online and there is a website which features his works and even has homes listed for sale. Mentioned specifically on the website with available pictures were 4515 Balcones, 4610 Crestway, and 5405 Western Hills. See thumbnail photos below – these homes exhibit exposed beams, unique fireplaces, floor to ceiling windows, asymmetry, short choppy staircases, beautiful wood paneling, exposed natural stone walls. In short, they are well kept, subjectively attractive, inhabitable, nearby in location and what I would say classify as excellent examples of MCM. As above, I am no expert, so what constitutes midcentury modern design? According to Architectural Digest: clean lines, floor to ceiling windows, open floor plans, indoor-outdoor living, built-ins, functionality. According to Wikipedia: wide homes with partially brick/glass walls, low footprint with floor to ceiling windows, exposed ceilings and beams, open floor plans, ergonomically designed furniture, short staircases connecting rooms throughout the house. Ironically our home in Corpus Christi is a 1970 Midcentury Modern home so we have no negative bias against the design in whole, I would just contend that 4901 Ridge Oak is not an ‘excellent example’ …
T.B.P.E. Registration # F-9361 February 26, 2025 Mr. Travis Habersaat, Architect Jay Corder Architect 2700 W. Anderson Lane, Suite 309 Austin, TX 78757 RE: Visual Structural Assessment 4901 Ridge Oak Drive Austin, TX 78757 On February 25, 2025, Arch Consulting Engineers PLLC visited the above referenced project to assess the structural condition of the existing house and masonry retaining wall along the property line adjacent to Crestway Drive. Mr. Brad Farris, P.E. of Arch Consulting Engineers PLLC and Mr. Travis Habersaat of Jay Corder Architect were present at the site meeting. A home inspection report prepared by Power Check Inspections, PLLC dated February 21, 2025 was provided for our review. Structural drawings of the existing house were not available. It should be noted that the findings, opinions, and conclusions of this report are based on visual observations only and reflect only the accessible features of the property. Arch Consulting Engineers, PLLC has not performed any testing of the concrete or soils at the site which may or may not reveal defects that are not visible. Structural Systems Description: The existing structure of the single-family residence is a wood framed roof system supported by wood stud framed walls bearing on a concrete foundation. The foundation appears to be a combination of slab on grade and suspended concrete over a crawl space. The roof is flat with little to no slope. The exterior cladding consists of a combination of stone veneer and wood siding. General Evaluation: During the site visit, distress was noted in various locations including exterior stone veneer and interior flooring, walls, and ceilings. The cracking in the finish materials is likely a result of foundation movement. Additionally, there were various locations where the roof appears to be leaking as evidenced by wet spots in sheetrock ceilings and rotted exterior fascias and soffits. Response to Specific Areas of Concern: 1) Foundation Movement As noted above, various cracking at the interior and exterior walls, flooring, and ceilings were seen. Also, in numerous locations the existing soil appears to be higher than the foundation leading to rotten siding and possibly rotten wall framing. The soil should be lowered and graded away from the house to promote rapid drainage away from the house. In areas of rotted siding, the siding should be removed to expose the wall framing and determine the extent of necessary repairs and/or replacement. 2579 Western Trails Blvd. Suite 230 …
POWER CHECK INSPECTIONS, PLLC Http:www.pwrcheck.com COMPLETE HOME INSPECTION - POWER CHECK 4901 Ridge Oak Dr Austin, TX 78731 Inspector Chad Nemec TREC 24017 Certi ed Professional Inspector . . . PROPERTY INSPECTION REPORT FORM Michael Dickson Name of Client 4901 Ridge Oak Dr, Austin, TX 78731 Address of Inspected Property Chad Nemec Name of Inspector 02/21/2025 12:30 pm Date of Inspection TREC 24017 Certified Professional Inspector TREC License # Name of Sponsor (if applicable) TREC License # PURPOSE OF INSPECTION A real estate inspection is a visual survey of a structure and a basic performance evaluation of the systems and components of a building. It provides information regarding the general condition of a residence at the time the inspection was conducted. It is important that you carefully read ALL of this information. Ask the inspector to clarify any items or comments that are unclear. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSPECTOR This inspection is governed by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Standards of Practice (SOPs), which dictates the minimum requirements for a real estate inspection. The inspector IS required to: use this Property Inspection Report form for the inspection; inspect only those components and conditions that are present, visible, and accessible at the time of the inspection; indicate whether each item was inspected, not inspected, or not present; indicate an item as Deficient (D) if a condition exists that adversely and materially affects the performance of a system or component OR constitutes a hazard to life, limb or property as specified by the SOPs; and explain the inspector’s findings in the corresponding section in the body of the report form. The inspector IS NOT required to: identify all potential hazards; turn on decommissioned equipment, systems, utilities, or apply an open flame or light a pilot to operate any appliance; climb over obstacles, move furnishings or stored items; prioritize or emphasize the importance of one deficiency over another; provide follow-up services to verify that proper repairs have been made; or inspect system or component listed under the optional section of the SOPs (22 TAC 535.233). RESPONSIBILTY OF THE CLIENT While items identified as Deficient (D) in an inspection report DO NOT obligate any party to make repairs or take other actions, in the event that any further evaluations are needed, it is the responsibility of the client to obtain further evaluations and/or cost estimates from qualified service professionals regarding any items reported as Deficient …
PID 124674 | 4901 RIDGE OAK DR Property Summary Report | 2024 Online Services | Travis Central Appraisal District 124674 0129040301 R SF3 CVENGROS JENNIFER A LOT 10 *LESS NE TRI & +SW TRI LOT 11 BLK W HIGHLAND PARK WEST 4901 RIDGE OAK DR, TX 78731 OWNER Name: THARP6 LLC Secondary Name: Mailing Address: 1037 N SUGARTREE LN GALLATIN TN 37066-8565 Owner ID: % Ownership: Exemptions: 1998528 100.00 GENERAL INFO ACCOUNT Property ID: Geographic ID: Type: Zoning: Agent: Legal Description: Property Use: LOCATION Address: Market Area: Market Area CD: Map ID: X6000 012608 PROTEST Protest Status: Informal Date: Formal Date: VALUES VALUE HISTORY $1,218,000 $0 $0 $1,218,000 $182,000 $0 $182,000 $1,400,000 $0 $1,400,000 $0 $1,400,000 CURRENT VALUES Land Homesite: Land Non-Homesite: Special Use Land Market: Total Land: Improvement Homesite: Improvement Non-Homesite: Total Improvement: Market: Special Use Exclusion (-): Appraised: Value Limitation Adjustment (-): Net Appraised: VALUE HISTORY Year 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 $1,218,000 $1,176,000 $1,176,000 $588,000 $588,000 $182,000 $510,638 $433,000 $486,600 $371,798 Land Market Improvement Special Use Exclusion Appraised Value Limitation Adj (-) Net Appraised $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,400,000 $1,686,638 $1,609,000 $1,074,600 $959,798 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,400,000 $1,686,638 $1,609,000 $1,074,600 $959,798 Page 1 of 3 Effective Date of Appraisal: January 1 Date Printed: February 26, 2025 Powered By: <True Prodigy> Tax Rate 0.950500 0.477600 0.344445 0.000000 0.107969 0.101300 Net Appraised Taxable Value $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 TAXING UNITS Unit Description 01 02 03 0A 2J 68 AUSTIN ISD CITY OF AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY TRAVIS CENTRAL APP DIST TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT AUSTIN COMM COLL DIST IMPROVEMENT DO NOT PAY FROM THIS ESTIMATE. This is only an estimate provided for informational purposes and may not include any special assessments that may also be collected. Please contact the tax office for actual amounts. Improvement #1: State Code: A1 1 FAM DWELLING Description: Improvement Value: N/A Main Area: Gross Building Area: 3,248 9,192 Type Description Class CD Exterior Wall Number of Units EFF Year Built 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Year 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 SQFT 3,248 1 1,012 648 3,248 450 196 1 140 50 2 126 70 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1ST 604 061 512 095 612 581 522 011 011 251 SO …
STORAGE LAUNDRY / UTILITY RM #1 FAMILY ROOM CARPORT POWDER OFFICE KITCHEN CEDAR CLOSET T E S O L C UTILITY ROOM #2 BEDROOM #2 BATH #2 CLOSET CLOSET CLOSET ENTRY BREAKFAST PRIMARY BATHROOM CLOSET PRIMARY BEDROOM BATH #1 BEDROOM #1 T E S O L C DINING ROOM LIVING ROOM DECK PRIMARY WALK-IN #1 PRIMARY WALK-IN #2 1 EXISTING- FIRST FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
