C.11.b - 1510 Palma Plaza - Applicant's photos — original pdf
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C.2a.0 - 506 Congress Avenue — original pdf
APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT WITHIN A NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION CONGRESS AVENUE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT DECEMBER 14, 2020 506 CONGRESS AVENUE C.2a - 1 PROPOSAL Paint a mural on the face of the building. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The applicant proposes painting a mural on the face of the building on Congress Avenue. This building was the former Yaring’s store, but was architecturally modified in 2002 with the installation of additional tall fixed sash windows in the second story and a new steel and glass storefront, so that it may no longer be contributing to the Congress Avenue National Register Historic District. The changes were reviewed and approved by the Commission in 2002. 506 Congress Avenue prior to 2002 remodeling C.2a - 2 506 Congress Avenue after renovations Current photograph, December, 2020 (by staff) The proposed mural is large and colorful with a soccer motif. It was designed by renowned Spanish artist Ruben Sanchez; Here is his website https://www.iamrubensanchez.com C.2a - 3 STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation do not apply to artwork applied to buildings in historic districts, and the Commission has no specific guidelines or standards for proposed artwork. The mural could be removed in the future without damage to the structure. In her paper, “Historic Preservation Considerations for Murals,” Leigh Burns, the director of the Fox Theater Institute recommends that historic buildings should convey the historic message of the building and to take into consideration that murals affect the historic feel of the city and all the architecture within the district. The City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s Historic Preservation Commission in 2019 reviewed the following draft guidelines for murals on historic buildings: DRAFT – NOT AN APPROVED DOCUMENT Mural Guidelines for Historic Properties in the City of Milwaukee For the purposes of these guidelines, a “mural” shall be defined as an artistic work applied to an exterior surface of a pre-existing structure and that does not constitute a sign under 200-08-84 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances. I. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS In addition to those materials usually required for Certificates of Appropriateness (CoA), applicants seeking a CoA for a mural on an historic property shall submit: a. Written approval from the property owner for the mural, provided the applicant is not the owner of the property. b. A record of ownership of the mural. c. A maintenance plan specifying care and the …
C.2b.0 - 610 Brazos Street — original pdf
APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT WITHIN A NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 2020 610 BRAZOS STREET SIXTH STREET NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT C.2b - 1 PROPOSAL Paint a mural on the sides of the building. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The applicant proposes painting a mural on the sides of a non-contributing building to the Sixth Street National Register Historic District. The building was recently modified and staff does not believe that it still contributes to the historic district. Current photograph, December, 2020 (by staff) C.2b - 2 The proposed mural will be painted on the north wall of the building and the mechanical structure on the roof; it will slightly wrap around the sides of the front wall of the building. Like the proposed mural at 506 Congress Avenue, this mural was designed by renowned Spanish artist Ruben Sanchez; Here is his website https://www.iamrubensanchez.com STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation do not apply to artwork applied to buildings in historic districts, and the Commission has no specific guidelines or standards for proposed artwork. The mural could be removed in the future without damage to the structure. In her paper, “Historic Preservation Considerations for Murals,” Leigh Burns, the director of the Fox Theater Institute recommends that historic buildings should convey the historic message of the building and to take into consideration that murals affect the historic feel of the city and all the architecture within the district. C.2b - 3 The City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s Historic Preservation Commission in 2019 reviewed the following draft guidelines for murals on historic buildings: DRAFT – NOT AN APPROVED DOCUMENT Mural Guidelines for Historic Properties in the City of Milwaukee For the purposes of these guidelines, a “mural” shall be defined as an artistic work applied to an exterior surface of a pre-existing structure and that does not constitute a sign under 200-08-84 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances. I. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS In addition to those materials usually required for Certificates of Appropriateness (CoA), applicants seeking a CoA for a mural on an historic property shall submit: II. DESIGN STANDARDS a. Written approval from the property owner for the mural, provided the applicant is not the owner of the property. b. A record of ownership of the mural. c. A maintenance plan specifying care and the parties responsible for the maintenance of the mural. Maintenance includes, but is not …
C.4.0 - 1601 Woodlawn Boulevard — original pdf
PERMITS WITHIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 2020 GF-20-171451 1601 WOODLAWN BOULEVARD OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT C.4 - 1 PROPOSAL RESEARCH Demolish a ca. 1934 house and construct a single family residence in its stead. ARCHITECTURE The existing house is a one-story, roughly rectangular-plan, side-gabled frame cottage with a slightly projecting front-gabled bay to the left of the entry block; single 1:1 fenestration with a larger 1:1 window in the projecting front-gabled bay, which also features cornice ornamentation; hipped-roofed over-door hood; synthetic siding. The house was built around 1934 for Einer and Henrietta Juul, who lived here until around 1948. Einer Juul was a native of Denmark. At the time that he and Henrietta moved into this house from another house on Woodlawn Boulevard on the south side of Enfield Road, he was a teller at the American National Bank. In 1939, he resigned from the bank and opened his own real estate development firm with offices in the Littlefield Building. Einer Juul was the developer of Theodor Low Heights in South Austin, which was originally designed to be an upper-middle class residential neighborhood on the hills overlooking downtown far to the north. Theodor Low Heights was later subdivided into smaller lots and was fully developed in the 1940s and 1950s. Einer Juul was also renowned as a local bowler; many newspaper articles in the 1940s and 1950s noted his skills on the alley. The Juul family was related to the family of Dewitt C. Greer, long-time and prominent head of the Texas Highway Department. From this house, Einer and Henrietta Juul moved to a house on Spring Lane in Tarrytown. This house was then rented out, to a school teacher, and later to a professor who had previously worked as an engineering consultant to the Portland Cement Association. STAFF COMMENTS The house was listed with no priority for research in the Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey (1984) and is listed as non-contributing to the Old West Austin National Register Historic District, although staff does not agree with that determination as this house retains its essential form and materials. Staff has evaluated this house for designation as a historic landmark and has determined that the house does not meet the criteria for landmark designation as set forth in City Code: a. Architecture. The house is a 1930s cottage that exhibits what appears to be …
C.4.1 - 1601 Woodlawn Boulevard - Plans — original pdf
I G N V L E H S N E P O AE LIBRARY WOOD EQ EQ DW MUD/PANTRY WOOD PANTRY 24" FREEZE 30" REF. DRAWERS BELOW STAIRS T U O L L U P S R E W A R D 7 3/4" PORCH CONCRETE 7 3/4" 7 3/4" DN FOYER WOOD UP 17R DINING ROOM WOOD NEW A/C H S A R T KITCHEN WOOD SCREEN PORCH WOOD . . . PATIO DECK DN A/C BATH HALL UTILITY DRY WASH T E S O L C CAB. GUEST BATH NOT IN SCOPE BATH 1 NOT IN SCOPE E G A R O T S E G A R O T S M O O R B CAB. S A G W E N E C A L P E R F I GUEST ROOM WOOD NEW A/C EXISTING A/C : M P 7 3 : 4 4 2 0 2 0 2 4 / 1 1 / LIVING ROOM WOOD P O O L ROOF LINE ABOVE LINE OF ADDITION DRAWING LEGEND EXISTING CONSTRUCTION NEW CONSTRUCTION NEW CONCRETE WALL WOOD FLOORING WOOD DECKING TILE CONCRETE LOT SIZE: 8,257 SF FAR - IMPERVIOUS - ____________________________________________________ 3,302 SF (40%) 3,715 SF (45%) FIRST FLOOR - SECOND FLOOR - FINAL - 1,727 SF 1,540 SF 3,267 SF (40%) 1 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PROPOSED 1/4" = 1'-0" TRUE PROJECT arthur@sideangleside.co NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 11.04.18 FIELD INSPECTION REQUIRED Prior to performing any bidding, new construction, and/or repairs, general contractor shall visit the site, inspect all existing conditions, and report any discrepancies to the architect. N W A L D O O W 3 0 7 8 7 , S A X E T , I N T S U A , D V L B N W A L D O O W 1 0 6 1 ISSUE SETS DATE DESCRIPTION 11.04.18 BANK SET 11.04.18 FIRST FLOOR PLAN A1.3 STANDING SEAM, FLAT PAN METAL, 12" O.C. LINE OFROOF ABOVE " 0 - ' 2 H C N E B N I T L U B I BEDROOM 1 WOOD H C N E B BATH 2 TILE T E S O L C T E S O L C LINEN HALL WOOD OPEN TO BELOW 36" PONY WALL MEDICINE CABINETS T E S O L C T E S O L C 2 BEDROOM 2 WOOD J MED. CABINET IN 54" PONY …
C.4.a - 1601 Woodlawn Boulevard - citizen comment — original pdf
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C.6.0 - 3219 Funston Street — original pdf
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 2020 PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT HR-20-179655 3219 FUNSTON STREET C.6 - 1 PROPOSAL RESEARCH Demolish a ca. 1947 house and construct a new two-story house in its place. ARCHITECTURE The existing house is a one-story, rectangular-plan, hipped-roof, frame house with a central, partial-width, hipped-roof, independent porch on paired plain wood posts; single and double fenestration. According to city building and utility permits, the house was built in 1947. The first owners ad occupants were Floyd E. and Arlene D. Wilder, who lived here at least through the end of the 1950s. Floyd E. Wilder was a plant operator for the Lower Colorado River Authority, but more importantly, was the “exalted ruler” of the Elks Lodge in Austin and was very active in Elks organization activities throughout the state in the 1950s and 1960s. Arlene D. Wilder was very active in the Benevolent Patriotic Order of Does, the women’s auxiliary of the Elks. She worked as a clerk in the State Employment Commission for many years. The Wilders eventually retired to Toledo Bend Reservoir, and spent the rest of their lives there in Sabine County. STAFF COMMENTS The house is outside the bounds of any city survey to date, but was listed as non-contributing to the Old West Austin National Register Historic District, although staff disagrees with that determination as the house exhibits its basic form and materials to a large degree. Staff has evaluated this house for designation as a historic landmark and has determined that the house does not meet the criteria for landmark designation as set forth in City Code: a. Architecture. The house is a post-World War II minimal traditional cottage with no architectural distinction. It does not qualify for landmark designation under the criterion for architecture. b. Historical association. The house was the long-time home of a couple who were very active in the Elks Lodge and its women’s auxiliary, but there do not appear to be significant historical associations that would qualify this house under the criterion for significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The house was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The house 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 …
C.6.1 - 3219 Funston Street - Plans — original pdf
Funston Residence 3219 Funston St, Austin TX 78703 FUNSTON RESIDENCE 3219 FUNSTON | AUSTIN, TX | 78703 Project: Revisions: 1 No. No. Issue Issue Permit Set 11/9/2020 Date Date LEGAL DESCRIPTION: N51.62FT AV OF LOT 9 BRYKERWOODS G SHEET LIST NUMBER NAME Notes: ARCHITECTURE A0.0 A0.1 A0.2 A0.3 A0.4 A0.5 A0.6 A1.1 A1.2 A1.3 A1.4 A2.0 A2.1 A2.2 COVER SHEET SURVEY SITE PLAN SETBACK PLANE EXHIBIT TREE PROTECTION PLAN ATTIC EXEMPTION AREA PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN ATTIC FLOOR PLAN ROOF PLAN EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS AREA CALCULATIONS: LOT SIZE = 5823SF CONDITIONED AREA FIRST FLOOR: 1012 SF SECOND FLOOR: 1052 SF ATTIC EXEMPTION: 467 CONDITIONED AREA GARAGE: 432SF GARAGE ATTIC: 433 SF COA BUILDING COVERAGE = 1859 SF 32% (MAX ALLOWABLE 40% = 2329 SF) COA IMPERVIOUS COVER = 2240 SF 38% (MAX ALLOWABLE: 45% = 2620 SF) COA GROSS FLOOR AREA = 2132 SF 38% (MAX ALLOWABLE = 2329 SF) WINDOW SCHEDULE DOOR SCHEDULE ALL WINDOWS ARE MEASURED FROM TOP OF SLAB ON FIRST FLOOR AND TOP OF SUBFLOOR ON SECOND FLOOR *SEE MANUFACTURER'S SPECS FOR NOMINAL DIMENSIONS & ROUGH OPENING DIMENSIONS* SEE MANUFACTURER'S SPECS FOR ROUGH OPENING SIZE MA RK NOMINAL OPENING HEIGHT WIDTH Head Height ROOM NAME Mark Window Type HEAD HT. NOTES SAFETY GLAZING Rough Width Rough Height DOOR TYPE Function LOCKSET COMMENTS Exterior ENTRY W DEADBOLT SAFETY GLAZING Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y ROOM ENTRY LIVING MUDROOM POWDER ROOM PANTRY ENTRY CLOSET GARAGE GARAGE MASTER BEDROOM MASTER CLOSET MASTER BATHROOM MASTER BATHROOM LAUNDRY BATHROOM 1 BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM 2 GARAGE ATTIC GARAGE ATTIC GARAGE ATTIC GARAGE ATTIC ATTIC ATTIC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 3' - 0" 12' - 0" 3' - 0" 2' - 8" 2' - 4" 2' - 6" 3' - 0" 18' - 0" 2' - 8" 2' - 6" 2' - 6" 2' - 6" 2' - 6" 2' - 6" 2' - 8" 5' - 0" 2' - 8" 5' - 0" 3' - 0" 2' - 6" 2' - 6" 2' - 6" 2' - 6" 2' - 6" 8' - 0" 8' - 0" 8' - 0" 8' - 0" 8' - 0" 8' - 0" 8' - 0" 9' - 0" 8' - 0" 8' …
C.9.a - 1517 Murray Ln - citizen comment — original pdf
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D.10.0 - 1402 Drake Avenue — original pdf
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0474 1402 DRAKE AVENUE D.10 - 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1937 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story, rectangular-plan, side-gabled frame house with a front-gabled independent porch on battered posts and square piers; single and paired 1:1 fenestration. The house was built in 1937 by Paul Kirschner, a local contractor and financier, who also built the house next door at 1400 Drake Avenue. The first owners were Michael R. and Gladys E. Mason, who lived here in the late 1930s and again in the early 1940s, when they are listed as renters; they lived at other addresses in between their two tenancies in this house. Michael R. Mason is listed variously as an assistant attorney and stenographer for the State Board of Insurance Commissioners. Gladys Mason worked as a telephone operator for a dry cleaning establishment. She went on to work as a clerk in the State Board of Insurance Commissioners after moving to a house on W. 30th Street. Verner and Doris Magnuson purchased the house around 1943 and lived here until around 1955. Verner Magnuson was a railroad man, working as the city freight agent for the Southern Pacific Lines. He and Doris had lived in Houston before moving to Austin for his work, and after leaving this house, moved back to Houston. From the early 1960s through the mid-1970s, the house was owned and occupied by Cleo and Beulah Beshears; he ran a Texaco service station on South Congress Avenue before his retirement. STAFF COMMENTS The house was listed with no priority for research in the Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey (1984), but is contributing to the pending Travis Heights National Register Historic District. Staff has evaluated this house for designation as a historic landmark and has determined that the house does not meet the criteria for landmark designation as set forth in City Code: a. Architecture. The house is represents a very intact example of 1930s residential design, which typifies many neighborhoods in greater Travis Heights. The house has been noted as contributing to the pending Travis Heights National Register Historic District, but by itself, reflects a common style with no architectural distinction. b. Historical association. The house was the home of several families, including that of a city railroad freight agent and the operator of a service station; apart from representing a style and size of residential architecture …
D.10.a - 1402 Drake Avenue - citizen comments — original pdf
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Paula Kothmann < Friday, December 11, 2020 12:03 PM Paula Kothmann; PAZ Preservation D 10 1402 Drake Avenue request to postpone *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners: We have no info on this project This property is a contributing structure to our Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District, of which I am a resident We respectfully request a postponement so that we can gather information Thank you for your consideration, Paula Kothmann ‐‐ 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. 1
D.11.0 - 5613 Patton Ranch Road — original pdf
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0479 5613 PATTON RANCH ROAD D.11 - 1 PROPOSAL RESEARCH Deconstruct and move a log cabin of undetermined age to Pioneer Farms. ARCHITECTURE The main portion of this building is a log cabin with a stone fireplace and foundation. The house has several more modern additions, and windows have been replaced. The only information available at this time on the house is that it is the old Miller Ranch House, but no correlation to families, or a date of construction for the house has been established. STAFF COMMENTS The house is beyond the limit of any city survey to date. Staff has evaluated this house for designation as a historic landmark and has determined that absent the identification as a log cabin, there is no other information available that would justify designation of this structure as a historic landmark. This cabin is on property owned by St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. Staff has consulted with Pioneer Farms, which is willing to accept the cabin for future use and interpretation on their museum property. The applicant and representatives from Pioneer Farms have met to ink the deal for the relocation of the cabin to the museum property. The applicant had originally filed an application for demolition of the structure, which will need to be converted to a relocation application. The contractor has provided a detailed methodology for deconstructing the cabin, labeling its parts, and moving it to Pioneer Farms, where it will be reconstructed at a later date. D.11 - 2 E-mail from contractor for relocation: Hi Tom and Brandon, After careful analysis of best methods to relocate the cedar log structure at 5613 Patton Ranch Rd, we have determined that the best method will be to disassemble and transport to Pioneer Farms for reassembly by Pioneer Farms staff. We have determined this best method due to the fragile nature of the structure built on a rock and mortar footing without a modern foundation that could be transported with the log structure. Disassembly will also give Pioneer Farms an opportunity to make necessary repairs which would likely require disassembly to achieve. D.11 - 3 DAR will remove the portion of the house and roof added and built around the cabin. All modern framing will be removed to isolate and expose the original walls of the cabin. The footprint and walls will be …
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D.12.0 - 4310 Rosedale Avenue — original pdf
D.12 - 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0494 4310 ROSEDALE AVENUE PROPOSAL RESEARCH Demolish a garage of undetermined age and construct a new garage. ARCHITECTURE The garage is a one-story, square-plan, pyramidal-roofed frame structure. This the home that Kenneth and Mildred Threadgill lived in from around 1945 until around 1984. Kenneth Threadgill was a legend in Austin’s music history, as the proprietor of a gas station/beer joint on North Lamar Boulevard, where he hosted jam sessions among Austin’s musicians, including the young Janis Joplin, who made her stage debut at Threadgill’s before moving to San Francisco. This application is to provide the Commission with an opportunity to review changes to the site with an eye on a potential recommendation for landmark designation for the Threadgill house. STAFF COMMENTS The house is beyond the limit of any city survey to date. Staff has evaluated this house for designation as a historic landmark and has determined that the house meets the criteria for landmark designation as set forth in City Code: D.12 - 2 a. Architecture. The house is a 1930s stone-veneered cottage that embodies a vernacular style and material that is increasingly rare in Austin. The original part of the house is intact, but it does have a dormer addition to the front roof that is compatible with the design of the house, as well as a two-story addition to the rear which is not visible from the street and does not affect the historic appearance of the house. Despite the modifications, the house satisfies the criterion for architectural significance. b. Historical association. The house was the long-time home of Kenneth and Mildred Threadgill, who lived here from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. Kenneth Threadgill is an icon in Austin music history as the proprietor of a service station and beer joint that offered music and provided an opportunity for young singers, such as Janis Joplin, to perform. The house qualifies for landmark designation for its associations with Kenneth Threadgill. c. Archaeology. The house was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The house 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 …
D.12.1 - 4310 Rosedale - garage plans — original pdf
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 application before entering information. Property Information Project Address: Legal Description: Zoning District: Tax Parcel ID: Lot Area (sq ft): Historic District (if applicable): Neighborhood Plan Area (if applicable): Required Reviews Is project participating in S.M.A.R.T. Housing? Y N (If yes, attach signed certification letter from NHCD, and signed conditional approval letter from Austin Energy Green Building) Is this site within an Airport Overlay Zone? Y N (If yes, approval through Aviation is required) Does project have a Green Building requirement? Y N (If yes, attach signed conditional approval letter from Austin Energy Green Building) Does this site have a septic system? Y N (If yes, submit a copy of approved septic permit. OSSF review required) Does the structure exceed 3,600 square feet total under roof? Y N (If yes, Fire review is required) Is this property within 200 feet of a hazardous pipeline? Y N (If yes, Fire review is required) Is this site located within an Erosion Hazard Zone? Y N (If yes, EHZ review is required) Is this property within 100 feet of the 100-year floodplain? Y N (Proximity to floodplain may require additional review time.) Are there trees 19” or greater in diameter on/adjacent to the property? Y N If yes, how many?_____ ( Provide plans with a tree survey, tree review required.) Was there a pre-development consultation for the Tree Review? Y N Proposed impacts to trees: (Check all that apply) Root zone Canopy Removal None/Uncertain Is this site in the Capital View Corridor? Y N (If yes, a preliminary review through land use is needed to determine if full view corridor review is required.) Does this site currently have: water availability? Y N wastewater availability? Y N Does this site have or will it have an auxiliary water source? Y N (If yes, submit approved auxiliary and potable plumbing plans.) (Auxiliary water supplies are wells, rainwater harvesting, river water, lake water, reclaimed water, etc.) Does this site require a cut or fill in excess of four (4) feet? Y N (If yes, contact the Development Assistance Center for a Site Plan Exemption) Is this site within the Residential Design and Compatibility Standards Ordinance Boundary Area? (LDC 25-2 Subchapter F) Y N (If no, contact Austin Water Utility to apply for water/wastewater taps …
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D.2.0 - 1400 Drake Avenue — original pdf
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0400 1400 DRAKE AVENUE D.2 - 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1937 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story, rectangular-plan, side-gabled frame house with a central, front-gabled independent porch on paired, plain wood posts; single and paired 1:1 fenestration. The house was built around 1937 by Paul Kirschner, a local builder and developer. The house was first purchased by Emmitt and Gertie Grosskopf, who lived here from around 1938 until around 1943. Emmitt Grosskopf was a blue print operator for the State Highway Department; Gertie Grosskopf was a service representative for the telephone company. Joseph C. and Wilhelmina Collins purchased the house around 1948 after it having been rented out for several years in the mid-1940s. Joseph C. Collins was a deaf mute who worked as a linotype operator for the Steck Company, a local printing and bookbinding company. The Collinses lived here until around 1956. Sam Alton Brooks, a longtime service man for the City Water and Light Department, purchased the house around 1956 and lived here until his death in 1988. STAFF COMMENTS The house was listed with no priority for research in the Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey (1984). It is contributing to the pending Travis Heights National Register Historic District. 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 classic vernacular 1930s cottage with an oversized, front-gabled porch. While a common type at the time of its construction, this is a vanishing resource type, and reflects blue-collar housing in South Austin. b. Historical association. The house is associated with several working class families, none of whom achieved significance individually, but as a group, represent blue-collar families who were able to purchase a house in a popular area of South Austin. c. Archaeology. The house was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The house 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 …
D.2.1 - 1400 Drake Avenue - citizen comments — original pdf
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 …
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D.2.a - 1400 Drake Avenue - citizen comments — original pdf
From: Sent: To: Cc: Gaudette, Angela Paula Kothmann Friday, December 11, 2020 11:37 AM PAZ Preservation > Subject: D.2 1400 Drake Avenue (HDP-2020-0400) *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners: I write on behalf of the South River City Citizens Neighborhood Association, representing ~5,000 households to the best of my knowledge, which voted to oppose demolition of this property at our November 17, 2020, per this statement: SRCC formally oppose the demolition of 1400 Drake Ave We respectfully request that you consider opposing the case for D.2 1400 Drake Avenue (HDP‐2020‐0400). This property is a contributing property to our Travis Heights-Fairview Park The owner has not provided our committee with its plans for a replacement National Register District. property. I'll forward our official letter from our SRCC Neighborhood Association (Acting) President once I have it; I expect to get it before Sunday. I plan to speak at the meeting on Monday and will be happy to answer any questions at that time. Thank you for your consideration! Kind regards, Paula Kothmann Preservation Committee, SRCC 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