15 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MAY 1, 2024 HR-2024-042688 CLARKSVILLE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1102 CHARLOTTE STREET PROPOSAL Construct a new residence. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposed new building is two and one-half stories in height. It has a compound roofline with shed and side-gabled elements. It is clad in vertical wood siding, with a wood screen hiding the front-facing carport. Fenestration includes sliding glass doors and windows, fixed undivided windows, and divided casements. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The proposed new building is set back appropriately from the street. 2. Orientation The proposed new building is oriented toward the primary street. The front-facing carport, while screened, is not appropriately oriented. 3. Scale, massing, and height The proposed new building is much larger in scale and height than surrounding contributing buildings, though its stepped massing may alleviate the effect. 4. Proportions The proposed building’s proportions do not appear to reflect the surrounding district. 5. Design and style The proposed building is consistent in design and style, though it does not appear to reflect the contributing buildings in the district. 6. Roofs The proposed compound roof is both taller and more complex than the surrounding contributing buildings. 7. Exterior walls The proposed vertical siding is somewhat appropriate, though it may exacerbate the building’s verticality. 8. Windows and doors Proposed fenestration is somewhat compatible. 9. Porches The proposed front porch is somewhat compatible. 10. Chimneys Plans specify a boxed chimney. 11. Attached garages and carports See 2. Summary The project meets some of the applicable standards. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Comment on plans. LOCATION MAP 15 – 2
16 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MAY 1, 2024 HR-2024-043013 WILLOW-SPENCE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1008 SPENCE STREET Partially demolish and construct a two-story addition to a one-story ca. 1916 house. PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS The proposed addition is constructed immediately behind the roof ridgeline and retains the first 15 feet of the house. It echoes the hipped roof of the original structure. Both the addition and the existing house are proposed to be clad in horizontal fiber cement siding, with new aluminum-clad 1:1 windows. The Willow-Spence National Register Historic District nomination describes the property as a one-story wood-framed house with a hipped roof and corner front porch supported by wooden columns. The house at 1008 Spence Street was built around 1916 by Robert J. Hammond, a real estate broker. Hammond’s parents, Charles and Fannie Hammond, lived there until around 1929. Charles W. Hammond worked as a plasterer. By 1931, both father and son had died, and Fannie Hammond moved from the house. Bennett F. and Lena Bryant were its next occupants; Bennett Bryant worked as a lineman for the City Electric Company. Though he died in 1942, Lena Bryant remained in her home for at least the next decade. 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 The proposed addition is located at the rear-side of the existing building. 2. Scale, massing, and height The proposed addition is somewhat compatible; though it is two stories in height, it is set back sufficiently to reduce its visual weight. Recessing it further or articulating the new massing with setbacks or materials would enhance its compatibility. 4. Roofs The proposed roofline is compatible; however, exposed rafter tails may give the appearance of false historicism. 3. Design and style The proposed design and style are compatible. 5. Exterior walls Proposed exterior materials are compatible. 6. Windows, screens, and doors Most of the proposed fenestration is compatible. Summary The project mostly meets the applicable standards. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Willow-Spence National Register district. 16 – 2 Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS MAY 1, 2024 PR-2024-018182; GF-2024-030562 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 2307 WINDSOR ROAD #2 17 – 1 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. It was designed by Arthur Fehr of Fehr and Granger (see backup). 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 by Arthur Fehr. 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 for 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 the same year O’Quinn left the City for private practice. Throughout the 1960s and ‘70s, he held numerous public and political posts, including fourteen years as Travis County’s Democratic Chairman and as the official 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, 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. …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: jules caplan Contreras, Kalan Fahnestock, Sam; Harden, Joi Re: 2024-018182 Monday, March 25, 2024 5:58:09 PM image001.png External Email - Exercise Caution Please see an email under separate from the former owner providing his support for demolition. I will send you tomorrow, photographs showing the condition of the property and the fact that the house is not visible from Windsor Road nor Windsor Road East. I hope that you will support demolition. Thank you. Sincerely, Jules On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, Contreras, Kalan <Kalan.Contreras@austintexas.gov> wrote: Hi all, Thanks for bringing this to my attention. Unfortunately, Amber was mistaken in her assessment, likely due to the complex nature of the site and its unit numbering; she did not consult with our team about either the property’s referral potential or about your communication with her. I recently performed a site visit to this property and determined that the mid-century building located between Windsor and East Windsor roads, previously owned by the Trueman O’Quinn family, would require Commission review due to both its contributing status in the historic district and its potential eligibility as a historic landmark. While Amber is no longer with the City of Austin, please know that I have escalated this issue to our division manager, Zoning Officer Joi Harden, who is also copied on this e-mail. I sincerely apologize for this mistake and am happy to discuss future properties with you to determine Code-required referrals to the Historic Landmark Commission. With gratitude, Kalan Contreras MSHP | Historic Preservation Officer City of Austin Planning Department 512.974.2727 | kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov Please Note: Correspondence and information submitted to the City of Austin are subject to the Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552) and may be published online. Por Favor Tome En Cuenta: La correspondencia y la información enviada a la Ciudad de Austin está sujeta a la Ley de Información Pública de Texas (Capítulo 552) y puede ser publicada en línea. Dear Sam, Sincerely, Jules Dear Jules, From: jules caplan Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 6:42 PM To: Fahnestock, Sam <Sam.Fahnestock@austintexas.gov> Cc: Subject: Re: 2024-018182 > ; Allen, Amber <Amber.Allen@austintexas.gov> You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution This would be a big problem. Amber Allen in her capacity as Planner III in the Historic Preservation office repeatedly assured me and others in multiple emails that the City …
Kalan Michael Contreras Historic Preservation Office Senior Planner Master of Science in Historic Preservation RE: Arthur Fehr, O’Quinn Home, Fehr & Granger Hello Kalan Contreras. I am the nearest neighbor to The Trueman Edgar O’Quinn Home at 2307 Windsor Road # 2. My name is Duane G. Albrecht. I came to Austin, from the University of California Berkeley, to become a professor at the University of Texas in the year 1978. I built my home, next door to the O’Quinn home, circa the year 2000. {{ Incidentally, in passing: The architect for this home (2307 Windsor # 3) was someone you have most definitely heard of within the context of your studies of Historic Preservation here in Austin Texas: David Hirsch Hoffman (of Bell, Klein, and Hoffman). }} I am writing this note to be absolutely certain that you know who the architect was for Judge Trueman Edgar O’Quinn’s home. The architect for Judge O’Quinn’s home was none other than revered Arthur Fehr (along with his firm Fehr and Granger). This fact can be documented with Archival Documents located within the Libraries of The University of Texas at Austin; specifically, The Fehr and Granger Collection within the Alexander Architectural Archives. Some images reflecting these facts are given below. The actual documents can be accessed on-line within the University of Texas Archives. Following this letter, I will send a “PDF” Document. This PDF document contains images that are simply meant to illustrate a very small sample of the many architectural contributions from Arthur Fehr, along with his architectural firm, Fehr and Granger. I do hope these facts will be taken into consideration as the Historic Landmark Commission considers what is best for The Trueman Edgar O’Quinn Home. Thank you so much for your knowledgeable dedication to Historic Preservation within the City of Austin Texas. Duane ———--------——— Duane G. Albrecht Professor University of Texas ———--------——— https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/cps/faculty/dga57 P.S. Please notify me if there has been any problem transmitting the PDF Document illustrating a few examples of the work of Arthur Fehr. I will personally bring a paper copy of the document to your offices.
From: To: Subject: Date: Jared Gossett HPD Preservation In Favor of Case # PR-2024-018182 – 2307 Windsor Rd. #2 Tuesday, April 2, 2024 10:40:31 AM You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Sir/Madam, Mr. Caplan had been in contact with me numerous times about us building a house on 2307 Windsor Rd #2. I visited the property several times. Amber Allen, a Planner in Historic Review, made it clear in writing that the house was not a Contributing Structure and that it would not have to go before the HLC. I know that Mr. Caplan based his decision to purchase the property on her assertions. In my professional opinion as a builder for over fifteen years in Austin, the existing house, a 75 year old simple home, is not a candidate to remodel. If you have any questions or would like to visit regarding this matter, you can reach me at or on my cell at . Best Regards, Jared Gossett, CFA | President, Gossett & Co. Austin's Custom Builder the Year | Our Newsletter | Building Optimal Podcast (19,000 subscribers) | www.gossettco.com 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 or forward to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov.
From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Nicole Kessler HPD Preservation; Nicole Kessler GF 24-030562 - Objection Tuesday, April 2, 2024 8:38:07 PM GF 24-030562.pdf You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Sam, We are writing to Object to the demolition of 2307 Windsor Road - Unit 2, GF 24-030562 . This contributing property was purchased and built by Truman Edgar O'quinn Sr. He was the city attorney, as well as the Travis County, Democratic Chairman and legal counsel for the University of Texas. He was appointed to the Third Court of Civil Appeals and is also known for his role in acquiring the land that later became Bergstrom Air Force Base. Mr. O'Quinn's life as an outstanding citizen of Austin is impressive, but even more important is that the home requesting demolition is an exquisite example of mid-century, modern architecture that deserves to be preserved and restored. Can you kindly confirm who the architect was for this home? O'QUINN, TRUEMAN EDGAR, SR. (1905–1990).Trueman O'Quinn, attorney, judge, and historian, was born in Leesville, Louisiana, on May 7, 1905, to Dallas Patrick and Florence Isabelle (O'Connor) O'Quinn. He was one of three children. In 1917 the family left Vernon Parish and moved to East Texas. As a child, O'Quinn was active in Boy Scouts and eventually became an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Beaumont High School in 1922 and enrolled at the University of Texas that same year. O'Quinn supported himself through college by teaching fencing and writing syndicated news stories. He also served as editor of the Daily Texan, 1927–1928. After completing his bachelor's degree, O'Quinn studied law and passed the bar in 1932. He remained in Austin, where he opened a private practice. O'Quinn's interest in law led him to politics. He was elected to the Forty- Second Texas Legislature and served the 1931–1932 term as a representative for Jefferson County. In 1936, O'Quinn was appointed assistant city attorney of Austin, and by 1939 was city attorney. With the exception of the years he served during World War II, he held the position until 1950. During the war, O'Quinn served in various capacities. He was a lt. colonel in the 101st Airborne Division and fought in four major battles. As Staff Judge Advocate, he supervised court-martial trials in Normandy after the Allied invasion. He also served with the army of occupation …
Nicole Kessler 2309 Windsor Road 78703 April 2, 2024 This contributing property was purchased and built by Truman Edgar O'quinn Sr. He was the city attorney, as well as Travis county, Democratic Chairman and legal counsel for the University of Texas. He was appointed to the Third Court of Civil Appeals. He acquired the land that later became Bergstrom Air Force Base. The home is an exquisite example of mid century, modern architecture that deserves to be preserved and restored.
From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Elizabeth Galic HPD Preservation GF 24 - 030562 - 2307 Windsor Rd Tuesday, April 2, 2024 10:49:14 PM PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION.pdf You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Attn: Dear Sir, Sam Fahnestock I would hereby like to register my objection to the demolition of the above named property due to its architectural significance which ought to be preserved and restored as it is a fine example of mid century, modern design. Also of note is the historical importance of the original owner - Truman Edgar O’Quinn Sr, who built the house, and amongst other things, acquired the land which would later become Bergstrom Air Force Base and was also legal counsel for the University of Texas and a Third Court of Civil Appeals judge. This property deserves to be spared the ignominy of being reduced to a pile of dust for the sake of so-called progress and I implore you to reject the proposal and include my formal objection below. Regards Elizabeth Galic 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 or forward to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. Sent from my iPhone
From: To: Subject: Date: Contreras, Kalan Fahnestock, Sam FW: Demolition of 2307 Windsor rd Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:09:41 AM Please post as late backup. Thank you! Kalan Contreras MSHP | she/her | Historic Preservation Officer City of Austin Planning Department 512.974.2727 | kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov Please Note: Correspondence and information submitted to the City of Austin are subject to the Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552) and may be published online. Por Favor Tome En Cuenta: La correspondencia y la información enviada a la Ciudad de Austin está sujeta a la Ley de Información Pública de Texas (Capítulo 552) y puede ser publicada en línea. -----Original Message----- From: Evy Burnett < Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:05 AM To: Contreras, Kalan <Kalan.Contreras@austintexas.gov>; Harden, Joi <Joi.Harden@austintexas.gov> Subject: Demolition of 2307 Windsor rd > [Some people who received this message don't often get email from important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] . Learn why this is External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Kalan I’m writing to you today to respectfully ask that you please delay the decision/ demolition of 2307 # 2 Windsor Rd. I live at 2307 Windsor Rd, Austin TX #1 and share a drive way with the property considered for demolition. Thank you for your consideration Regards Evy Burnett 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 or forward to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov.
From: To: Subject: Date: Contreras, Kalan Fahnestock, Sam FW: 2307WINDSOR ROAD #2 Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:18:33 AM Please post as backup. Thanks! Kalan Contreras MSHP | she/her | Historic Preservation Officer City of Austin Planning Department 512.974.2727 | kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov Please Note: Correspondence and information submitted to the City of Austin are subject to the Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552) and may be published online. Por Favor Tome En Cuenta: La correspondencia y la información enviada a la Ciudad de Austin está sujeta a la Ley de Información Pública de Texas (Capítulo 552) y puede ser publicada en línea. From: Brian J Haley < Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:15 AM To: Contreras, Kalan <Kalan.Contreras@austintexas.gov> Subject: 2307WINDSOR ROAD #2 You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Hi--I live at 2224 Parkway, Austin, TX 78703. 2307 WINDSOR ROAD #2 is directly across the street from our home. We are against the request on tonight's agenda. We believe the existing structure is appropriate for the character of the neighborhood. We are concerned that any attempt to subdivide that lot or allowing for a multi-family structure would not be appropriate in the interior of the neighborhood or the site's limited access. Brian —————— Brian Haley Co-Founder 1701 Nueces Austin, TX 78701 Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail message is privileged, confidential, and protected from disclosure pursuant to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. sec. 2510-2521. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, distribution, or copying is strictly prohibited. If you think you have received this e-mail message in error, please e-mail the sender at original e-mail transmission. Thank you. and destroy the 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 or forward to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov.
Brian Haley2224 Parkway, Austin, TX 7870304/03/04My house is across the street from the subject property. I object to this case and believemore involvement from the neighbors should be sought.
From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Rochlen, Aaron B HPD Preservation Re: Regarding 2307 Windsor Road Unit 2 Tuesday, April 23, 2024 11:11:59 AM 2342BD21-7162-46FA-BAA4-042861814ECD[47].png You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Thank you, a quick follow up on this since you were so kind to summarize and offer to answer any questions: 1) Sub-divide: I am a bit confused if the demo is not (or even if it is) approved — is this a property that would allow to be split up with condos or is it limited to a single family home? And if so, there are some serious challenges to that property including: A) Expansive clay soils on a slope. B) Springs water that seeps out of slope and destabilizes the soil (and will require extensive civil engineering to create stability and properly manage drainage C) A ton of Landmark tress (larger the Heritage trees) are very, very close to house. As the immediate next door neighbor this is a huge issue for us. If water is diverted to our property, it can destabilize the foundation, cause erosion of the bearing soil on which our home sits. If “renovation” happens the trees and drainage status quo should be maintained. 2) LGBTQ community importance: Is the city aware of the historical importance of this home to the LGBTQA history of the city? O’Quinn’s son held many parties for the LGBTQ+ community at that house. It was THE party home for this community when there was far more discrimination and barriers for this community than the current moment.. It was a landmark for them as a safe, private place to gather away from scrutiny.. I just don’t know if that’s been documented and is definitely a truth about the home and its history. --------------------------------------------------------- Aaron Rochlen, Ph.D. Area Chair Counseling Psychology/Counselor Education Department of Educational Psychology 512.471.0361 --------------------------------------------------------- On Apr 23, 2024, at 9:41 AM, HPD Preservation <Preservation@austintexas.gov> wrote: Good morning Aaron, Thank you for writing in! I have saved your comments for backup, which the Commission will be able to view ahead of the hearing. The staff report may be helpful for you. This contains all the research we have done on the property, including architectural significance and the significance of the people that lived there. It is available online here: https://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/31_1.htm The case was postponed from last month, …
From: To: Subject: Date: Rae Hill HPD Preservation 2307 Windsor #2 Thursday, April 25, 2024 2:58:01 AM [You don't often get email from https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] Learn why this is important at External Email - Exercise Caution We are in objection to the demolition of this property. Thank you, Rae & Richard Hill, 2210 Windsor Road Sent from my iPad 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 "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov."
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS MAY 1, 2024 PR-2024-025110; GF-2024-028852 3205 TOM GREEN STREET 18 – 1 Demolish a ca. 1937 duplex and detached garage. PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Two-story, square-plan duplex with horizontal wood siding, screened 1:1 and 6:6 wood windows, and a hipped roof. The duplex at 3205 Tom Green Street was built as a rental property in 1937. Its proximity to the University of Texas and to State offices made it an attractive home for students, State officials, and bookkeepers. Several insurance industry employees also lived in the house. Most tenants were short-term, and most were either single or lived only with one other person or spouse. This type of building was typical in Austin’s early years, as new and part-time residents moved into the area and sought smaller apartments and duplexes. PROPERTY EVALUATION The North Central Austin survey lists the property as contributing to a potential historic district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high 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 for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of an early-twentieth-century duplex. 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 cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. LOCATION MAP 18 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 18 – 3 18 – 4 18 – 5 18 – 6 Demolition permit application, 2024 Occupancy History City Directory Research, March 2024 A. Vacant B. Ernest E. Hunt, renter A. J. W. Robbins, renter 1959 1955 1952 1949 1944 1941 1939 Historical Information A: B. W. and Mildred Piwonka, renters – bookkeeper B: Robert E. and Sue Crain, owners …
d < == ctnn,:;;;; td &7?"!:iiZTI i77i7i: C PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION Although applicants and/or their agent(s) are expected to attend a public hearing, you are not required to attend. However, if you do attend, you have the opportunity to speak FOR or AGAINST the proposed development or change. You may also contact a neighborhood or environmental organization that has expressed an interest in an application affecting your neighborhood. During a public hearing, the board or commission may postpone or continue an application's hearing to a later date or recommend approval or denial of the application. If the board or commission announces a specific date and time for a postponement or continuation that is not later than 60 days from the announcement, no further notice is required. A board or commission's decision may be appealed by a person withstanding to appeal, or an interested party that is identified as a person who can appeal the decision. The body holding a public hearing on an appeal will determine whether a person has standing to appeal the decision. An interested party is defined as a person who is the applicant or record owner of the subject property, or who communicates an interest to a board or commission by: • delivering a written statement to the board or commission before the public hearing that generally identifies the issues of concern (it may be delivered to the contact person listed on a notice); or appearing and speaking for the record at the public hearing; and: • • - occupies a primary residence that is within 500 feet of the subject property or proposed development. is the record owner of property within 500 feet of the subject property or proposed development; or • is an officer of an environmental or neighborhood organization that has an interest in or whose declared boundaries are within • 500 feet of the subject property or proposed development? A notice of appeal must be filed with the director of the responsible department no later than 14 days after the decision. An appeal form may be available from the responsible department. For additional information on the City of Austin's land development process, please visit our website: www.austintexas.gov/abc ! I I a Written comments must be submitted to the board or commission (or the contact person listed on the notice) before a public hearing. Your comments should include the board or commission's name, …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Contreras, Kalan carol journeay RE: 3205 Tom Green Monday, April 22, 2024 7:45:41 AM ; Mary Ingle; Fahnestock, Sam Thank you so much for your correspondence, Ms. Journeay. We will add it to the posted backup material for the HLC to review. Best, Kalan Contreras MSHP | she/her | Historic Preservation Officer City of Austin Planning Department 512.974.2727 | kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov Please Note: Correspondence and information submitted to the City of Austin are subject to the Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552) and may be published online. Por Favor Tome En Cuenta: La correspondencia y la información enviada a la Ciudad de Austin está sujeta a la Ley de Información Pública de Texas (Capítulo 552) y puede ser publicada en línea. > From: carol journeay < Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2024 7:44 AM To: Contreras, Kalan <Kalan.Contreras@austintexas.gov> Cc: Subject: 3205 Tom Green ; Mary Ingle < > You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Hello Kalan, I live in North University and often walk by 3205 Tom Green. This home is a defining part of our neighborhood with distinguishing architectural features, especially the front door frame. It also represents a specific time in Austin’s history. This structure has been affordable housing for years and tearing it down makes no sense. Too many affordable homes have already been lost in our neighborhood. With the high interest rates and high costs of labor it is impossible that any new structure could be more affordable. Destroying structures such as this one also leaves a ragged hole in the fabric of our neighborhood. It’s not just the loss of this particular structure but a continuing loss of my neighborhood that is a concern. Also tearing down this existing structure and building something new would mean more GHG emissions and more waste. All the embodied energy used to build this nice home (and any renovations) would be thrown away. Austin was once an environmentally conscious city. It’s appearing that there is no longer a concern for the environment. There appears to be plenty of space for an additional unit on the property. Leaving the structure that is there and adding another one makes much more sense, but only if impervious cover issues are taken into consideration. Thank you for your time to consider these reason for not demolishing this distinctive home …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS MAY 1, 2024 DA-2024-025871; GF-2024-043939 400 WEST LIVE OAK STREET, BUILDINGS A-G 19 – 1 PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Demolish 7 buildings associated with St. John’s Lutheran Church (1950-1966) and the Mary Lee School. The 1951 church building is cross-gabled and clad in structural clay tile. Deep eaves frame its largest front-facing gable, and Tudor Revival-style woodwork ornaments the smaller gablet above the entryway. Windows have been replaced and some openings altered, though the original windows that remain appear to be multi-light steel casements. Later buildings B, D, and E are constructed of red brick, with gabled rooflines and vertical wood accents. Fenestration has been heavily altered. Buildings C and F are clad in horizontal vinyl siding and have replacement windows. Building G is a non-historic-age portable structure. The main church building on the property was constructed in 1951 for the St. John’s Lutheran Church congregation. It served as the Church’s South Austin campus until 1966, when a new sanctuary was commissioned at 301 West Ben White Boulevard. In 1966, the campus was purchased by Charlene Crump, owner and director of the Mary Lee School. Crump founded the school in 1963 as a “halfway house” and vocational training facility for girls and women with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The program quickly outgrew the one-story house in which it began,1 and 31 students moved into the former church campus in 1966.2 Though other branches of the Mary Lee School were established elsewhere throughout the 1960s and 1970s, 400 West Live Oak remained its headquarters; the original branch focused on rehabilitating women with IDD so that they could live independently, a groundbreaking model for the time.3 By 1973, the school had 81 students, who each lived there an average of 18 months.4 Later that year, the Mary Lee School’s rural ranch outside Manchaca came under fire for allegations of abuse, health hazards, segregation, and other violations of its pupils’ safety by Representative Lane Denton, chairman of a Texas House subcommittee investigating Texas childcare facilities. However, the 400 West Live Oak campus was declared “in good order” by Denton, and no formal investigation of the ranch facility was ever conducted.5 The organization weathered further hiring and abuse lawsuits in 19756; details on their resolutions are limited in the archival record. By 1985, the Mary Lee Foundation had grown to encompass seven residential facilities for children and adults.7 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS MAY 1, 2024 PR-2024-021145; GF-2024-043942 7304-06 KNOX LANE 20 – 1 PROPOSAL Relocate an early twentieth century house with 1940s vernacular additions outside the City limits. ARCHITECTURE The building at 7304 Knox Lane is an eclectic house with early Ranch and vernacular stylistic influences applied to what appears to be an early-twentieth-century vernacular farmhouse. It is one and one-half stories in height, with an L-shaped plan and intersecting partial-width porches. Its compound roofline features deep eaves with cedar shakes at gable ends. Fenestration includes 8:8 wood windows of varying dimensions. RESEARCH The house at Knox Lane and Running Rope Lane, known as 7304 or 7306 Knox, was constructed in the early twentieth century and augmented by the Knox family in the 1940s. The land was purchased in the 1930s by Mary Lou and Warren Penn Knox. W. P. Knox, the district commissioner for the Boy Scouts of America, turned the property into a day camp for boys called Running Rope Ranch. Knox was a Vermont native who moved to Austin after World War I. After serving as an Army captain in World War II, he became involved in Central Texas outdoor youth activities, including work as the official operator of the Arrowhead Ranch Camp in Kerrville, before opening Running Rope Ranch in the 1940s. The ranch offered riding lessons, hiking and survival training, swimming in the spring-fed pool—the land boasted seven natural springs, which were later identified by Margaret Thomas Knox as a habitat of the threatened Jollyville Plateau salamander1—and other outdoorsmanship training. From 1959 to 1966, legendary Austin horsewoman Ginger Pool taught at the ranch.2 The Knox family operated the day camp for ten years. Knox, noted as “larger than life” in posthumous publications, had eclectic interests. He entertained his pupils by showcasing rope tricks he learned as a rodeo performer after WWI. He was a life member of the Marshall Ford Game Protective Association, volunteered on the Council of the Texas Confederate Home for Men, and taught Sunday school at University United Methodist Church. In later years, James and Margaret Thomas Knox and their children moved to the property. Margaret Knox, Captain W. P. Knox’s daughter-in-law, was the daughter of famed Austin architect Roy L. Thomas. She married aviator and P.O.W. James Knox in 1944. After he retired from the military, the couple moved back to his family home in 1966. …
21 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS MAY 1, 2024 PR-2024-029444; GF-2024-043945 801 WEST 29TH STREET PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Partially demolish and construct a second-floor addition to a ca. 1927 house. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposed project adds a second story to an existing one-story house. The proposed addition extends the existing roof ridge at the main elevation to add height to the side-gabled roof and adds new dormers and additional windows. The 2020 North Central survey lists the building as a cross-gabled bungalow with Craftsman and Tudor Revival stylistic influences. It is one story in height, with double-hung wood windows and horizontal wood siding. The house at 801 West 29th Street, originally called 901 West 29th Street, was constructed around 1927. Its first residents were the Reverend William D. Bills and his wife, Susie. Bills worked as the pastor for the University Church of Christ. They sold the house to James P. and Martha McPherson in the early 1930s. James McPherson, called Jack, owned and operated the Texas Nut Candy Company, later called McPherson’s Candy and the Capitol Candy Company. Several of the McPhersons’ children also worked at the candy company, though one daughter became a teacher at Metz Elementary School. Mrs. Martha McPherson was a pianist and taught lessons until she left Austin in 1946. In the late 1950s, the home was rented by private detective Virginia L. White. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2020 North Central Austin historic resource survey lists the property as contributing to potential local and National Register historic districts. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high 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 for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of a vernacular home with Tudor Revival and Craftsman 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 influences, once common in Austin. history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property was not evaluated for its ability to convey a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular …
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Max. Height Area of Gable Penetration into Side Yard Setback Plane- Ref. 2.6-E-4b of Subchapter F 9'-10" Attic New Roofline New Dormer Proposed Flat Ceiling High Bedroom Window -Egress i e n L y t r e p o r P Existing Roof New 2nd Floor Level 1'-4" Existing Floor Level 45 Deg. i e n L y t r e p o r P High Elev. = 579' Seal New Wood Stair w/ Railing to Code Median Elev. = 576' 7'-2 7/8" Tent 1 40'-0" Proposed West Elevation 1/8"=1'-0" (1/4"=1'-0" at 11"x17") Low Elev. = 573' Area of Gable Penetration into Side Yard Setback Plane- Ref. 2.6-E-4b of Subchapter F 32' Max. Height New Roof Proposed Flat Ceiling EGRESS EGRESS 1'-0" Existing Roof 'Teardrop' Siding to Match " 0 - ' 5 1 i e n L y t r e p o r P High Elev. = 579' Exist F.F. = 579.2' Remove Door New Covered Porch Median Elev.= 576' Low Elev. = 573' New Stair w/ Railing to Code Crawlspace Beyond New 6x6" Wood Post and Pier- (See Struct.) Springline 2nd Level Roof E " 0 - ' 2 3 Proposed Attic Floor Clg. " 0 - ' 9 i e n L g n d i l i u B Deck Piers- (See Struct.) Proposed South Elevation 1/8"=1'-0" (1/16"=1'-0" at 11"x17") i e n L y t r e p o r P N G I S E D / R E M M A H p i h s r e n t r a p n o i t c u r t s n o c & e r u t c e t i h c r a l a i t n e d i s e r A s a x e T , n i t s u A t e e r t S h t 5 . S 8 0 2 3 2 6 6 2 - 6 2 6 - 2 1 5 : t c a t n o C t c e j o r P t e e r t S h t 9 2 t s e W s a x e T , n i t s u A t e e r t S h t 9 2 t s e W 1 0 8 Date: 10/01/23 Tent Diagrams Revised: …
801 West 29th Street This project is a remodel of the exis(cid:415)ng house that includes adap(cid:415)ng and expanding the exis(cid:415)ng a(cid:427)c space into a living area. The expansion of the a(cid:427)c will be on the rear of the property and will not be visible from 29th Street. The footprint of the house will remain the same. The exis(cid:415)ng siding and windows will be retained. Two adjacent homes, 805 West 29th Street and 2900 West Avenue, have been remodeled and expanded in a similar manner. In the City of Aus(cid:415)n’s January 2021 Historic Building Survey for North Central Aus(cid:415)n, both remodeled and expanded homes were designated as contribu(cid:415)ng structures by both the NRHP (Na(cid:415)onal Register of Historic Places) recommenda(cid:415)on and local recommenda(cid:415)on. Adam and Margaret Stephens, owners
Residential New Construction and Addition Permit Application DevelopmentATX.com | Phone: 311 (or 512 974 2000 outside Austin) For - - submittal and fee information, see austintexas.gov/digitaldevelopment Download the application before entering information. Property Information Project Address: Legal Description: Zoning District: Neighborhood Plan Area (if applicable): Required Reviews Is the project participating in S.M.A.R.T. Housing? (If yes, attach signed certification letter from NHCD, and signed conditional approval letter from Austin Energy Green Building) Y Lot Area (sq ft): Historic District (if applicable): N N Does the project have a Green Building requirement? Y (If yes, attach signed conditional approval letter from Austin Energy Green Building) Is this site within an Airport Overlay Zone? (If yes, approval through Aviation is required) Y N Does this site have a septic system? (If yes, submit a copy of the approved septic permit. OSSF review required) N Y Does the structure exceed 3,600 square feet total under the roof? Is this property within 200 feet of a hazardous pipeline? Is this structure within the WUI? (Wildland Urban Interface) Will a NFPA 13D automatic sprinkler system be installed? Is this site located within an Erosion Hazard Zone? (If yes, EHZ review is required) Y N N N N N Y (If yes, Fire review is required) Y (If yes, Fire review is required) Y (If yes, Fire review is required) Y (If yes, Fire review is required) Is this property within 100 feet of the 100-year floodplain? (Proximity to floodplain may require additional review time.) Y N Are there trees 19” or greater in diameter on/adjacent to the property? Was there a pre-development consultation for the Tree Review? (Provide plans with a tree survey, tree review required) Proposed impacts to trees: (Check all that apply) If yes, how many? N Y Y N Is this project requesting modification or Alternate Method of Compliance (AMOC)? Y N Does this site currently have: water availability? wastewater availability? Y Y N N Does this site have, or will it have an auxiliary water source? (Auxiliary water supplies are wells, rainwater harvesting, river water, lake water, reclaimed water, etc.) Does this site require a cut or fill or a retaining wall in excess of 4 feet? (If yes, contact Land Development Information Services for a Site Plan Exemption) N N Y Y Root zone Removal None/Uncertain Canopy Is this a single-family unit within the boundary established by the Residential Design …
