Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Jennifer Parks Friday, November 13, 2020 1:49 PM PAZ Preservation Paul Parks PR 2--1467709-1811 Drake Ave To the Historic Landmark Commission, We are writing in regards to our property at 1811 Drake. We have worked with Joseph Design Build to design a home for this lot, and this firm applied for the demo permit for us; a representative from Joseph is participating at the public hearing on our behalf. We are long‐time residents of Austin and have lived in Travis Heights for 14 years in a 1932 cottage that we renovated and expanded in keeping with the style of the period. To us, 1811 Drake does not have the same charming historic architectural features and materials as our current home, which we chose to preserve and restore. (e.g. 1811 Drake is fairly plain and has vinyl siding, plastic shutters, single‐pane aluminum windows...) We love living in this neighborhood and are looking forward to building a new home at 1811 Drake that better suits our family’s needs while also being thoughtful regarding scale and design. We see that the staff have recommended release of the demolition permit upon completion of a COA Documentation Package, and we appreciate your time and consideration in the permitting process. Sincerely, Jennifer and Paul Parks 1706 Kenwood Ave. 78704 1 Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: PAZ Preservation Friday, November 13, 2020 8:46 PM Gaudette, Angela FW: D.7 1400 Drake Avenue (HDP-2020-0400); D.12 514 Academy Drive (HDP-2020-0424); D.15 1811 Drake Avenue (HDP-2020-0432) D.20 1414 Alameda Drive (HDP-2020-0453) From: Angela Reed Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2020 2:45:39 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: Valenzuela, Sarah - BC; Papavasiliou, Alexander - BC; Jacob, Mathew - BC; Myers, Terri - BC; McWhorter, Trey - BC; Reed, Emily - BC; Little, Kelly - BC; Tollett, Blake - BC; Heimsath, Ben - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Featherston, Witt; Wright, Caroline - BC; PAZ Preservation; Sadowsky, Steve Subject: D.7 1400 Drake Avenue (HDP‐2020‐0400); D.12 514 Academy Drive (HDP‐2020‐0424); D.15 1811 Drake Avenue (HDP‐2020‐0432) D.20 1414 Alameda Drive (HDP‐2020‐0453) *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Regarding opposition to the following demolitions: D.7 1400 Drake Avenue (HDP‐2020‐0400); D.12 514 Academy Drive (HDP‐2020‐0424); D.15 1811 Drake Avenue (HDP‐2020‐0432) D.20 1414 Alameda Drive (HDP‐2020‐0453) Dear Commissioners, Residents of the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register District are seeing a number of demolition requests, all referenced …
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 …
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: PAZ Preservation Friday, November 13, 2020 8:46 PM Gaudette, Angela FW: D.7 1400 Drake Avenue (HDP-2020-0400); D.12 514 Academy Drive (HDP-2020-0424); D.15 1811 Drake Avenue (HDP-2020-0432) D.20 1414 Alameda Drive (HDP-2020-0453) From: Angela Reed Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2020 2:45:39 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: Valenzuela, Sarah - BC; Papavasiliou, Alexander - BC; Jacob, Mathew - BC; Myers, Terri - BC; McWhorter, Trey - BC; Reed, Emily - BC; Little, Kelly - BC; Tollett, Blake - BC; Heimsath, Ben - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Featherston, Witt; Wright, Caroline - BC; PAZ Preservation; Sadowsky, Steve Subject: D.7 1400 Drake Avenue (HDP‐2020‐0400); D.12 514 Academy Drive (HDP‐2020‐0424); D.15 1811 Drake Avenue (HDP‐2020‐0432) D.20 1414 Alameda Drive (HDP‐2020‐0453) *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Regarding opposition to the following demolitions: D.7 1400 Drake Avenue (HDP‐2020‐0400); D.12 514 Academy Drive (HDP‐2020‐0424); D.15 1811 Drake Avenue (HDP‐2020‐0432) D.20 1414 Alameda Drive (HDP‐2020‐0453) Dear Commissioners, Residents of the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register District are seeing a number of demolition requests, all referenced above, within the boundaries of the Historic District. Each of these demolition requests threatens the integrity of this recently-designated district, which was finally accomplished after 15 years of organizing, fundraising, and volunteer service by many neighborhood residents. We ask that Commissioners oppose these demolitions and that property owners are advised of the historic district, the value of these properties if preserved, and are informed of their options in renovating rather than demolishing these houses. Thank you for your dedicated work in supporting our city's historic character. Regards, Angela Reed 1924 Newning Ave., 78704 Resident, Travis Heights-Fairview Park NRHD Member, SRCC Preservation Committee 1 Angela Reed Travis Heights Resident, Member SRCC Preservation Committee CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 2 Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Paula Kothmann Sunday, November 15, 2020 10:17 AM PAZ Preservation Angela Reed; Gaudette, Angela; Clif Ladd; Melanie Martinez; Mary Janecek-Friedman; Michele Webre; bob gee D.20 1414 Alameda Drive (HDP-2020-0453): request to postpone *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners: I'm a resident of the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register District. I respectfully request that you consider postponing the case …
Page 1 of 1 Engineer’s Report SUBJECT: Foundation performance and suitability for reuse 2505 Park View Drive, Austin, Texas 78757 JOB NUMBER: DATE OF SITE VISIT: 20167 October 23, 2020 At his request, I met with builder Dominique Levesque on site to review the current performance of the foundation and to offer an opinion about its suitability for reuse in a renovation. This report is a summary of our discussion and my observations. Built in the 1950’s, the house is a one-story ranch style with a slab-on-ground foundation and wood-framed superstructure clad with brick veneer and siding. Additions were made at the rear, reportedly in 1963 and 1964. Signs of foundation movement are extensive and widespread: sticking doors and cracks in gyp and brick walls and exposed concrete floors. The floor slab is out-of-level with pronounced edge droop on the order of three inches. I have experience with several houses in the surrounding few blocks where the soil generally consists of a few feet of highly expansive clay over the Austin chalk. The distress I observed on this house is consistent with my observations on the nearby houses built in that era. Regarding the prognosis for foundation repair, foundation leveling would likely not yield lasting improvements to performance because I believe the slab and grade beams likely lack sufficient size and reinforcement. My belief is based on my observations here and on my experience with similarly constructed foundations on similar soil. Perimeter drainage is poor at the rear and adverse at the front, and poor drainage is likely contributing to the observed foundation movement. The top of slab is too low relative to surrounding grade and neighboring lots to correct surface drainage without extensive excavation to lower grade, which may jeopardize the surrounding trees. Given its poor performance and inadequate drainage with no good options for improving either, I believe this foundation has reached the end of its useful life. The foundation deformation has caused enough superstructure distress to make the current house unlivable. Any investment built on this foundation will suffer the same fate. SIGNED: Dennis Duffy, PE DISTRIBUTION: Dominique Levesque with Levesque & Co. dom@levesqueco.com Duffy Engineering, Inc. | 6207 Bee Caves Road #210 | Austin, Texas 78746 | phone: (512) 402-0074 | Texas Firm Registration No. F-8637
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Sue Flores Minick < Sunday, November 15, 2020 11:03 AM PAZ Preservation 2504 and2507 Park View Dr. *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I am writing to state that I am against historical designation of these properties. (item numbers D.3 and D.4 2505 and 2504 Park View Dr.) We have lived at 2504 Park View Drive since the late 90's and have lived in north central Austin throughout our adult lives. I have been in these homes and have seen the flooding and other structural issues presented in these homes. My contact information is as follows: I would like to attend the phone meeting tomorrow and hope to be able to support Dominique Levesque in his efforts to create beautiful, energy efficient homes at these addresses. sincerely, Sue Flores‐Minick CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: James Watson Saturday, November 14, 2020 6:31 PM PAZ Preservation Craig Vaughan; Gaudette, Angela Demolition Permit Application Request To Speak *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello Historic Landmark Commission, Here is my contact information. James Watson 2508 Park View Drive Austin, TX 78757 I am FOR APPROVAL on both of these items. D.3 2505 Park View Drive (HDP‐2020‐0353) (postponed October 26, 2020) D.4 2507 Park View Drive (HDP‐2020‐0354) (postponed October 26, 2020) James Watson ‐‐ James Watson, REALTOR® Mobile/Text: 512.964.5151 To help protect y our priv acy , Microsoft Office prev ented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Texas law requires all license holders to give the following Information About Brokerage Services to prospective clients. CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Page 1 of 2 Engineer’s Report SUBJECT: Foundation performance and suitability for reuse 2507 Park View Drive, Austin, Texas 78757 JOB NUMBER: DATE OF SITE VISIT: 20167 October 23, 2020 At his request, I met with owner and builder Dominique Levesque on site to review the current performance of the foundation and to offer an opinion about its suitability for reuse in a renovation. This report is a summary of our discussion and my observations. Built in the 1950’s, the house is a one-story ranch style with a slab-on-ground foundation and wood-framed superstructure clad with siding and stone veneer wainscotting. The owner provided a structural inspection report from 2009 that documented three inches of elevation difference between the center and corners of the house. That report concluded that the foundation deflections and damage were beyond allowable tolerances and recommended piers to correct some of the deflection. Other paperwork showed that piers were installed and the leveling was attempted. During my site visit, I observed signs of ongoing foundation movement such as cracks in interior gyp walls and a large gap in the exterior wall at the rear living room, which aligns with a significant crack in the foundation slab visible under the west exterior wall. The owner reported several rounds of patching gyp cracks and adjusting stuck doors throughout the house. Current floor deflection appeared similar to those shown in the 2009 report. The cracks in the exterior wall have been filled with foam in an attempt to reduce infiltration of air, water and insects, and the doors have been adjusted to insure egress. These are examples of the effects of this foundation deflection that will require more and more maintenance each year to meet minimum standards for livability and safety. Additionally, perimeter drainage is poor, and water reportedly enters the garage during heavy downpours. The poor drainage is likely contributing to the observed foundation movement. The top of slab is too low relative to surrounding grade to correct surface drainage without extensive excavation to lower grade, which may jeopardize the surrounding trees. Duffy Engineering, Inc. | 6207 Bee Caves Road #210 | Austin, Texas 78746 | phone: (512) 402-0074 | Texas Firm Registration No. F-8637 The foundation deflection and cyclical movement that requires repeated patching of cracks and adjustment of doors indicates that the foundation repairs in 2009 were not effective. Given its poor performance and inadequate drainage with …
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Sue Flores Minick < Sunday, November 15, 2020 11:03 AM PAZ Preservation 2504 and2507 Park View Dr. *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I am writing to state that I am against historical designation of these properties. (item numbers D.3 and D.4 2505 and 2504 Park View Dr.) We have lived at 2504 Park View Drive since the late 90's and have lived in north central Austin throughout our adult lives. I have been in these homes and have seen the flooding and other structural issues presented in these homes. My contact information is as follows: I would like to attend the phone meeting tomorrow and hope to be able to support Dominique Levesque in his efforts to create beautiful, energy efficient homes at these addresses. sincerely, Sue Flores‐Minick CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: James Watson Saturday, November 14, 2020 6:31 PM PAZ Preservation Craig Vaughan; Gaudette, Angela Demolition Permit Application Request To Speak *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello Historic Landmark Commission, Here is my contact information. James Watson 2508 Park View Drive Austin, TX 78757 I am FOR APPROVAL on both of these items. D.3 2505 Park View Drive (HDP‐2020‐0353) (postponed October 26, 2020) D.4 2507 Park View Drive (HDP‐2020‐0354) (postponed October 26, 2020) James Watson ‐‐ James Watson, REALTOR® Mobile/Text: 512.964.5151 To help protect y our priv acy , Microsoft Office prev ented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Texas law requires all license holders to give the following Information About Brokerage Services to prospective clients. CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Melanie Martinez < Sunday, November 15, 2020 11:24 AM Heimsath, Ben - BC; Featherston, Witt; Little, Kelly - BC; Jacob, Mathew - BC; McWhorter, Trey - BC; Bertron, Cara; Papavasiliou, Alexander - BC; Tollett, Blake - BC; Valenzuela, Sarah - BC; Myers, Terri - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Sadowsky, Steve; PAZ Preservation; Gaudette, Angela 1806 Travis Hts Blvd, GF-2020-140147 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners and Staff, I am writing in opposition to the plans for remodeling 1806 Travis Heights Blvd, for all the reasons I expressed in my letter last month. I'm a resident of Fairview Park and am also a volunteer for the SRCC's Preservation Committee. I am speaking for myself, however. After the last meeting, I understood that the owners were very considerate of their impact on what's possibly the most significant street in our National Register District. I do appreciate the concessions they are willing to make, such as not painting the original stone, but I am still concerned about damaging the original facade by installing French doors where there are now windows. I saw some "revised" plans in the backup material but did not see that change. If that HAS changed, then disregard my comment. Unfortunately, changing to the French Doors would remove the home from contributing status. Sincerely, Melanie Martinez 1214 Newning Ave. CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Paula Kothmann Sunday, November 15, 2020 10:40 AM PAZ Preservation Paula Kothmann; D.6.0 - 910 W. Elizabeth Street: Request to postpone *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners: I own a historic property in Bouldin Creek, a few blocks from this wonderful stone property. I respectfully request a postponement of this case: D.6.0 ‐ 910 W. Elizabeth Street. To my knowledge, the applicant has not discussed options to total demolition with the neighborhood volunteers. Several people in Bouldin have shared with me their concern that the structures of this applicant are so grossly out of proportion to the neighboring structures that they impact others' enjoyment of their property (such as high towers that block their sunlight). I plan to speak at Monday's meeting should you have questions. Thank you for your service! Respectfully, Paula Kothmann ‐‐ Paula Kothmann, CMM Investment Real Estate Consultant Certified Minerals Manager Associate 1317 Kenwood Ave/Austin, TX 78704 512.470.2405 Texas Real Estate Commission License #664403 Brigham Real Estate (Austin) Mayfair International Realty (London) 1 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 2
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Paula Kothmann < Sunday, November 15, 2020 9:56 AM PAZ Preservation Gaudette, Angela; Angela Reed; Mary Janecek-Friedman; Clif Ladd; Melanie Martinez; Michele Webre; bob gee; Paula Kothmann; Megan Spencer D.7 1400 Drake Avenue (HDP-2020-0400) > *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners: I'm a resident of the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register District. I respectfully request that you consider postponing the case for D.7 1400 Drake Avenue (HDP‐2020‐ 0400). This property is a contributing property to our District. The applicant has not set an appointment with our committee to discuss options to total demolition. On Tuesday, Nov 17, 2020, we will be presenting this property to our entire SRCC Neighborhood Association , which represents ~5,000 households per my understanding. Should the SRCC vote to oppose demolition of this property, we will forward that statement to your Commission. I plan to speak at the meeting on Monday and will be happy to answer any questions at that time. Thank you for your efforts to preserve our historic properties! Kind regards, Paula Kothmann Preservation Committee, SRCC ‐‐ Paula Kothmann, CMM Investment Real Estate Consultant Certified Minerals Manager Associate 1317 Kenwood Ave/Austin, TX 78704 512.470.2405 Texas Real Estate Commission License #664403 Brigham Real Estate (Austin) 1 Mayfair International Realty (London) Director, Texas Chapter, District One National Association of Royalty Owners Member, Board of Directors Texas Energy Council CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 2 Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Melanie Martinez Sunday, November 15, 2020 10:51 AM PAZ Preservation; Myers, Terri - BC; Gaudette, Angela; Little, Kelly - BC; Jacob, Mathew - BC; McWhorter, Trey - BC; Papavasiliou, Alexander - BC; Heimsath, Ben - BC; Tollett, Blake - BC; Valenzuela, Sarah - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Featherston, Witt; Sadowsky, Steve; Bertron, Cara; bc- Caroline.Wright@austin.texas.gov Item D7, 1400 Drake Ave., HDP2020-0400 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners and Staff, I am writing again to express my opposition to the demolition of 1400 Drake Avenue. I'm a resident of the Travis Height‐ Fairview Park National Register district and, as this house is contributing to our district, believe it should remain. I also serve as …
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Contreras, Kalan Monday, November 16, 2020 9:53 AM Gaudette, Angela FW: 1208 W. 22nd St: HLC Agenda for Monday, Nov. 16: Supplemental information for Agenda Item D-8 From: Cousar, James E. < Sent: Friday, November 13, 2020 11:04 AM To: Contreras, Kalan <Kalan.Contreras@austintexas.gov>; Sadowsky, Steve <Steve.Sadowsky@austintexas.gov> Cc: Radkey, Ingrid Subject: Re: 1208 W. 22nd St: HLC Agenda for Monday, Nov. 16: Supplemental information for Agenda Item D‐8 Cousar, James E. > *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=109349 Steve and Kalan‐ Ms. Radkey, the owner of 1208 W. 22nd, has asked me to submit the following supplemental information to be considered by the HLC. In 2007, the house across the street‐ 1305 W. 22nd St‐ received historic landmark designation as the Goff‐Radkey House. The attachment is the City Council’s “Zoning Change Information Sheet” from the meeting at which landmark status was approved. We think this supplemental information is important and relevant because the staff recommendation on 1208 appears to be based largely on its association with the late Professor Oliver Radkey. We believe that the fact that a neighboring property associated with him has already been granted historic landmark status and named the “Goff‐Radkey House” should be considered by the Commission. If possible, please provide this to the Commission members prior to the meeting. Many thanks for your consideration of this supplemental information. James Cousar CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Vivien Geneser Friday, November 13, 2020 4:39 PM PAZ Preservation; Gaudette, Angela Historic Landmark Commission Meeting on November 16 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear HLC, Please allow me to speak at the meeting on November 16, 2020 in regard to the proposed demolition of my nineteenth century era home on Eleventh Street. Allow me to request a postponement of the decision by HLC. Vivien Geneser, owner of property at 815 West Eleventh Street AGAINST demo permit for 815 West Eleventh Street Thanks! Sincerely, Vivien Geneser CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Memo To: From: CC: Date: Re: Historic Landmark Commission Donna D. Carter, FAIA Square One Consultants 15 November 2020 Item D.9 HDP‐2020‐0410 Demolition of 815 W. 11th St. I am one of the owners of the property to the west of this house (817 W. 11th St) where I have had my architectural office since 1985. I am opposed to the demolition of the approximately 100 year old home at 815 W. 11th St. The immediate block is mostly businesses that have successfully adapted the sites to accommodate their office use, while retaining the historic structures and feel of the neighborhood. The sole exception on our block, even at three stories, is an unwelcome intrusion on the rhythm, scale, articulations that make up the feel of the street. Unlike 815, at least the 1980s building is towards the end of the block and allows the historic vista to remain looking south or east. I sympathize with the potential buyers, however, I would ask for a postponement to allow us to work with the applicant to come up with compromise that is acceptable to the applicant, the city and the immediate neighbors on the alley. The current development code requirements provide no leeway or incentives to keep the existing structure when compared to other requirements of the code. Our design firm has looked at several development options that provide for the +/‐ 4500 sf development that a vacant lot would allow under the current entitlements. However, options would require some accommodation for parking, impervious cover or protected trees. The current code prioritizes these issues over the …
REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, October 26, 2020 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MINUTES The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, October 26, 2020 via teleconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Sareta Davis called the Board Meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Davis, Vice Chair Jamarr Brown, Commissioner Breckenridge, Commissioner Garry Brown, Commissioner Caballero, Commissioner Casas, Commissioner Museitif, Commissioner Santana, Commissioner Weigel, and Commissioner White. Staff in Attendance: Jonathan Babiak, Human Resources Coordinator, Human Resources Department 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. The minutes from the regular meeting of October 2, 2020 were approved on a vote of 6-0: Chair Davis motion, Commissioner Caballero second. Voting in favor were Chair Davis, Commissioner Garry Brown, Commissioner Caballero, Commissioner Casas, Commissioner Museitif, and Commissioner White. Vice Chair Jamarr Brown, Commissioner Breckenridge, Commissioner Griffith, Commissioner Santana, and Commissioner Weigel were absent. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on a Recommendation for continued funding for the Hotel Safety Net and Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Human Trafficking in Austin/Travis County. (Davis/Santana) The Commission discussed this item. Chair Davis moved for adoption, Commissioner Garry Brown second. The recommendation was adopted on a vote of 9-0. Voting in favor were Chair Davis, Vice Chair Jamarr Brown, Commissioner Garry Brown, Commissioner Caballero, Commissioner Casas, Commissioner Museitif, Commissioner Santana, Commissioner Weigel, and Commissioner White. Commissioner Breckenridge and Commissioner Griffith were absent. b. Discussion and possible action on a Recommendation regarding Black Quality of Life Declaration. (Davis/Santana) The Commission discussed this item. Chair Davis moved for adoption, Vice Chair Jamarr Brown and Commissioner Santana second. The recommendation was adopted on a vote of 10-0. Voting in favor were Chair Davis, Vice Chair Jamarr Brown, Commissioner Breckenridge, Commissioner Garry Brown, Commissioner Caballero, Commissioner Casas, Commissioner Museitif, Commissioner Santana, Commissioner Weigel, and Commissioner White. Commissioner Griffith was absent. 1 c. Discussion and possible action on a Recommendation regarding Block 16 and Block 18 African American Cultural Space. (Davis/Santana) The Commission discussed this item. Chair Davis moved for adoption, Commissioner Santana second. The recommendation was adopted on a vote of 10-0. Voting in favor were Chair Davis, Vice Chair Jamarr Brown, Commissioner Breckenridge, Commissioner Garry Brown, Commissioner Caballero, Commissioner Casas, Commissioner Museitif, Commissioner Santana, Commissioner Weigel, and Commissioner White. Commissioner Griffith was absent. d. Discussion and possible action on a Recommendation regarding Black Arts and the Cultural District in Austin. (Davis/Santana) The Commission …
BPG Inspection, LLC 2816 San Pedro Street Austin TX 78705 Client(s): Joseph Inspection Date: 9/15/2020 Inspector: Randal Pitts , 9911 Page 1 of 33 PROPERTY INSPECTION REPORT Prepared For: Cater Joseph Concerning: 2816 San Pedro Street, Austin, TX 78705 By: Randal Pitts 9911 / BPG Inspection, LLC 9/15/2020 (Address or Other Identification of Inspected Property) (Name of Client) (Name and License Number of Inspector) (Date) (Name, License Number of Sponsoring Inspector) PURPOSE, LIMITATIONS AND INSPECTOR / CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES This property inspection report may include an inspection agreement (contract), addenda, and other information related to property conditions. If any item or comment is unclear, you should ask the inspector to clarify the findings. It is important that you carefully read ALL of this information. This inspection is subject to the rules (“Rules”) of the Texas Real Estate Commission (“TREC”), which can be found at www.trec.texas.gov. The TREC Standards of Practice (Sections 535.227-535.233 of the Rules) are the minimum standard for inspections by TREC Licensed inspectors. An inspection addresses only those components and conditions that are present, visible, and accessible at the time of the inspection. While there may be other parts, components or systems present, only those items specifically noted as being inspected were inspected. The inspector is NOT required to turn on decommissioned equipment, systems, utility services or apply an open flame or light a pilot to operate any appliance. The inspector is NOT required to climb over obstacles, move furnishings or stored items. The inspection report may address issues that are code-based or may refer to a particular code; however, this is NOT a code compliance inspection and does NOT verify compliance with manufacturer’s installation instructions. The inspection does NOT imply insurability or warrantability of the structure or its components. Although some safety issues may be addressed in this report, this inspection is NOT a safety/code inspection, and the inspector is NOT required to identify all potential hazards. In this report, the inspector shall indicate, by checking the appropriate boxes on the form, whether each item was inspected, not inspected, not present or deficient and explain the findings in the corresponding section in the body of the report form. The inspector must check the Deficient (D) box 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 TREC Standards of …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0419 1117 LINDEN STREET D.10 - 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1940 house. ARCHITECTURE One-story, roughly rectangular-plan stone-veneered frame house with Tudor Revival stylistic influences, including the “cat-slide” roof; partial-width inset porch; brick surrounds for all windows and the attic vent; variety of fenestration patterns. RESEARCH The house was built around 1940 by Marvin W. Pehl Sr. and his wife, Nobie, who lived here until around 1943. Marion W. Pehl was listed as a clerk at the Gugenheim-Goldsmith Company in the city directories, and a shipping clerk at a wholesale produce company, according to the 1940 U.S. Census. They had lived at 1802 Riverview Street prior to building this house. Marvin William Pehl Sr. died 1990; Nobie Pehl died in 1995. They are buried in Tyler, Texas. After a short period of tenancy by a renter in the mid-1940s, the house was purchased by Roy H. and Lillie Mae Gartman, who lived here until around 1954. Roy Gartman was a carpenter for Brown and Root, general building contractors; from this house, they moved to 1901 Bluebonnet Lane in South Austin. From 1954 through the end of the 1950s, the house was rented, then purchased by Charles F. and June E. Beadle. Charles F. Beadle was a native of Arkansas, who served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a city firefighter while living here. STAFF COMMENTS The house is beyond the bounds of any City survey to date. The applicant has information from the previous owner of the house that the stone and brick work that makes this house so distinctive was applied in a ca. 1979 remodel of the house, not within the historic period. Staff has evaluated this house for designation as a historic landmark and has determined that the house may meet the criteria for landmark designation as set forth in City Code: a. Architecture. The house is a minimal traditional house with aspects of Tudor Revival design and ornamental brick surrounds for the windows and attic vent, indicating a high degree of artistry in construction and architectural significance. However, it has been determined that the stone and brick work were not part of the original, historic architecture or character of the house. b. Historical association. The house was the home of several middle-class families over time, including a shipping clerk for a wholesale …
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Gaudette, Angela Monday, November 16, 2020 2:53 PM Gaudette, Angela FW: Park View Houses From: Dominique Levesque <dom@levesqueco.com> Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 2:28 PM To: Sadowsky, Steve <Steve.Sadowsky@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: Park View Houses *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Steve, I have remodeled many many pier and beam houses over the last 15‐20 years in Crestview , Brentwood and Allandale. Most of them were post war 2 bed 1 bath houses. I see value in recreating some of these old houses to be a functional desirable place to inhabit. I enjoy it more than new houses at times. My most recent addition remodel was at 1302 Aggie lane. A pier and beam renovation is possible because you can access the plumbing and work from the underside. We can do drilled piers now which are more stable. Everything is accessible. A poorly designed concrete foundation broken in numerous places like a smashed cracker is a losing game. Such are many of the artifacts in Air Conditioned Village . I have witnessed them in person. 2505 Parkview is directly behind 2506 Twin Oaks. The water from 2505 run‐off and natural flow ran through the backyard of 2506 Twin oaks and it would end up under water during major storms. There was nothing the lady could do about it. Water in the house, french drains could not correct this issue. The house was build to low to the ground.Her slab was buckled and heaving. I've seen the same of 2602 Park View Drive, 2510 Park View Drive , 2601 as well as 2603 Parkview. All these were ACV houses. All these house were poorly designed and the foundations failed eventually. 2502 Park View is the most intact. An attempt to correct the failing foundation at 2507 Park View in 2009 has exacerbated the issues and caused the perimeter to sink and the interior to swell and cracking is abundant. We bought the house from the previous owner in full knowledge of the condition of the slab. We intended to stay here for a short time while we raised our two young kids, a three year old boy and a 9 week old boy. We will rebuild a new house that suits our long term family needs. The previous owner of 2505 Park View, Dorothy Martinez asked that we purchase her house at the same time …
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Gaudette, Angela Monday, November 16, 2020 2:53 PM Gaudette, Angela FW: Park View Houses From: Dominique Levesque <dom@levesqueco.com> Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 2:28 PM To: Sadowsky, Steve <Steve.Sadowsky@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: Park View Houses *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Steve, I have remodeled many many pier and beam houses over the last 15‐20 years in Crestview , Brentwood and Allandale. Most of them were post war 2 bed 1 bath houses. I see value in recreating some of these old houses to be a functional desirable place to inhabit. I enjoy it more than new houses at times. My most recent addition remodel was at 1302 Aggie lane. A pier and beam renovation is possible because you can access the plumbing and work from the underside. We can do drilled piers now which are more stable. Everything is accessible. A poorly designed concrete foundation broken in numerous places like a smashed cracker is a losing game. Such are many of the artifacts in Air Conditioned Village . I have witnessed them in person. 2505 Parkview is directly behind 2506 Twin Oaks. The water from 2505 run‐off and natural flow ran through the backyard of 2506 Twin oaks and it would end up under water during major storms. There was nothing the lady could do about it. Water in the house, french drains could not correct this issue. The house was build to low to the ground.Her slab was buckled and heaving. I've seen the same of 2602 Park View Drive, 2510 Park View Drive , 2601 as well as 2603 Parkview. All these were ACV houses. All these house were poorly designed and the foundations failed eventually. 2502 Park View is the most intact. An attempt to correct the failing foundation at 2507 Park View in 2009 has exacerbated the issues and caused the perimeter to sink and the interior to swell and cracking is abundant. We bought the house from the previous owner in full knowledge of the condition of the slab. We intended to stay here for a short time while we raised our two young kids, a three year old boy and a 9 week old boy. We will rebuild a new house that suits our long term family needs. The previous owner of 2505 Park View, Dorothy Martinez asked that we purchase her house at the same time …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION BRIEFING NOVEMBER 16, 2020 Historic preservation is a tool to steward change. Historic preservation is a tool to steward change. Design standards provide a clear, objective way to evaluate proposed changes. WHY HISTORIC DESIGN STANDARDS? 1. 2. Increase equity by reducing resources required for the historic district application. Increase predictability for property owners in potential districts. 3. Take a common-sense approach to design standards by recognizing underlying principles. WHY HISTORIC DESIGN STANDARDS? 4. Provide clearer standards for historic landmark owners and National Register district property owners. 5. Provide an educational tool for all historic property owners. 6. Provide consistent standards for project review by commissioners and staff. 7. Follow good practices in preservation. SECRETARY’S STANDARDS FOR REHABILITATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. A property will be used as it was historically or be given a new use that requires minimal change to its distinctive materials, features, spaces, and spatial relationships. The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. The removal of distinctive materials or alteration of features, spaces, and spatial relationships that characterize a property will be avoided. Each property will be recognized 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 elements from other historic properties, will not be undertaken. Changes to a property that have acquired historic significance in their own right will be retained and preserved. Distinctive materials, features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property will be preserved. 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. Chemical or physical treatments, if appropriate, will be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. Treatments that cause damage to historic materials will not be used. Archeological resources will be protected and preserved in place. If such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures will be undertaken. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work will be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and …
