February 25, 2022 Terri Myers, Chair City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Re: Reverend Jacob Fontaine Gold Dollar Building Chair Myers: Preservation Austin exists to empower Austinites to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful community culture through preservation. We write today to express our concerns about proposed changes to the historic Reverend Jacob Fontaine Gold Dollar Building located at 2402 San Gabriel Street. This building is in the former Freedman’s Colony known as Wheatville, founded in 1869 by freedman James Wheat on the edge of the Shoal Creek flood plain. Not only is this property and area historically significant, but the first known owner of the house has a noteworthy history, as well. Had it not been for his efforts, the University of Texas, whose presence threatens to engulf the modest property, might not exist in Austin. Rev. Jacob (Jake) Fontaine was born into slavery in Arkansas in 1808. He was brought to Austin in 1839 as the personal secretary of Texas president Mirabeau B. Lamar. In 1867, after Emancipation, Fontaine founded the First (Colored) Baptist Church in Austin, the first of many churches he founded in Central Texas. In 1876, Fontaine established the Austin Gold Dollar, the first black-owned newspaper in Austin out of his home, the property on San Gabriel. In 1881, Fontaine emerged as one of Austin's leading advocates for the establishment of the University of Texas in Austin, even though it would be decades before Blacks could attend the university. Rev. Fontaine died in 1898 and is buried in Oakwood Cemetery. The City of Austin has declared this building a landmark and the previously proposed changes to the balcony and roof would certainly harm its architectural as well as historic integrity. Preservation Austin supports calls for a rigorous analysis of this landmark’s physical evolution to ensure that any changes respect and preserve its historic fabric with minimal intervention. We appreciate the Historic Landmark Commission’s extreme care with this case given the erasure of Wheatville, and of so many other Black settlements in West and South Austin, as well as continued threats to African American heritage throughout the city. Also, if possible, we would encourage outreach to any of Rev. Fontaine’s descendants who may still live in the area who may not be aware of these proposed changes. And, given the controversial issues related to erasure of African American places and spaces, perhaps this could provide …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged Paula Kothmann Friday, February 25, 2022 12:13 PM PAZ Preservation Paula Kothmann 804 Rutherford Place PC_Improvement Values_SF TH vs Downtown HLC Meeting Feb 28, 2022.pdf; THZC7PointsOnePageCommitteeFinal.pdf *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners: Representing SRCC (~5,000 households): 3. PRESERVATION / DEMOLITION We agree with The Imagine Austin Plan, which advises that comprehensive urban planning and design should protect historic areas and help maintain neighborhood character. However , McMansion FAR limits are not sufficient to discourage the extensive demolition of residences within the central neighborhoods. Preservation incentives, such as more flexibility in regard to ADUs coupled with greater density rather than new development, are a positive step and another tool to avoid extensive demolition Representing myself: 1. I ask for a postponement on 804 Rutherford Place because there was no notice of a public meeting posted at the property. 2. Attached please find improvement values for 804 Rutherford Place, 806 Rutherford Place, and surrounding properties. Improvement values for these two properties more than doubled from 2020-2021 It's my opinion that the huge increase in property tax burden may have prompted the landlords of these properties to sell It's my opinion that if we had some kind of City historic property tax credit for preservation, more landlords would be able to keep their properties and we'd have less demolitions Travis Heights is losing some relatively affordable rentals that require no subsidy from taxpayers The commercial improvement values are laughably low compared to residential, although for landlords their properties are "commercial" landlords don't get the same homestead exemption that protects other residents please consider initiating some kind of preservation incentive with the City to help us preserve our old, affordable rentals to keep Travis Heights diverse i Thank you for your consideration, Paula Kothmann 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 Outline of the South River City Citizens’ Position 2019 Regarding Proposed Land Use Code Revision 1. SHADES OF TRANSITION ZONES We agree that the City should allow for more housing density along the corridors of Congress Avenue, Riverside, IH-35, Ben White Boulevard, …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Sunday, February 27, 2022 10:22 AM PAZ Preservation Case no. 22-001198 804 Rutherford This message is from Cherie J Deutchman. I live at 1318 Travis Heights Blvd. I object to granting a demolition permit in the referenced case. As the staff report states, the current structure is an example of an eclectic architectural style and the proposed new construction is not compatible with adjacent structures in design. 1
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Melanie Martinez Sunday, February 27, 2022 9:34 PM Subject: 804 Rutherford C.1. *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioner, I am so sad to see this charming duplex on a list of proposed demolitions. This is one of those homes that makes people smile and is such a special character in our historic district that people will literally cry if it is torn down. I wish it had been landmarked years ago and hope there is a chance for that now. As you know, Travis Heights-Fairview Park finally achieved our listing as a National Register district after 15 years of struggle. I hate thinking I wasted those years, only to see this happen. Surely, there must be a way to remodel the interior to the new owners’ needs without harming the facade. Ideally, keeping it a duplex would benefit our neighborhood the most, and may even be of benefit to the new owner, should they take advantage of the tax incentives available to them if it’s used as a rental property. Along with our beautiful oaks, the variety of architectural styles and housing types in our community is part of its appeal. I know it is difficult to initiate landmark status, but I believe this property meets all the criteria and is too unique to be demolished. I hope you can help the owner find a way to preserve this gem and help us keep our historic district’s character intact. Thank you, 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
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Paula Kothmann Sunday, February 27, 2022 12:00 PM PAZ Preservation Paula Kothmann protests for demolitions within SRCC PC_Preservation & Affordable Housing San Antonio.pdf; Preservation_Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credit_Annotated.pdf; THZC7PointsOnePageCommitteeFinal.pdf *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners: 1. PRESERVATION / DEMOLITION We agree with The Imagine Austin Plan, which advises that comprehensive urban planning and design should protect historic areas and help maintain neighborhood character. However, McMansion FAR limits are not sufficient to discourage the extensive demolition of residences within the central neighborhoods. Preservation incentives, such as more flexibility in regard to ADUs coupled with greater density rather than new development, are a positive step and another tool to avoid extensive demolitions. Please see my protests and reasons for the following properties to be reviewed by you at the 2/28/2022 meeting: C.1. 804 Rutherford Place – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – Postpone: no sign notifying public of this meeting This property was a duplex rental. Fair market value rental income is about $50K gross and the taxes in 2020 were $17,354.38, over 33% It's no wonder that landlords sell, displacing tenants and diminishing diversity in urban neighborhoods! The landlords sold the property about May 2021, after learning about the appraised value, which rose a staggering $205,287 from 2020 to 2020, about 145%. I believe that if landlords had some tax incentives such as those offered in San Antonio, see attached, they might have held on to their property. Or maybe the City could help the tenant buy the property? Preservation_Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credit_... To help protect y ou r priv acy , Micro so ft Office prev ented au tomatic download of this pictu re from the Internet. C.2. 512 E. Monroe Street – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – Postpone C.8. 700 E. Monroe Street – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – Postpone To help protect y ou r priv acy , Micro so ft Office prev ented au tomatic download of this pictu re from the Internet. 1 C.9. 1505 Alameda Drive - Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – Postpone: no sign notifying public of this meeting I believe that if owners who want a Historic Landmark Designation were able to apply for one with less of a burden about meeting very stringent criteria, more owners would …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Melanie Martinez Sunday, February 27, 2022 9:50 PM Cc: Subject: Brummett, Elizabeth; PAZ Preservation 1803 Kenwood C.10.1 Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners, As a resident of the Travis Heights‐Fairview Park Historic District, I am opposed to the demolition of 1803 Kenwood. It is an important part of the character of this block and the proposed new building would detract from the character of the entire streetscape. To demolish this Minimal Traditional house would be a sad statement about how little Austin values its historic districts. No, it's probably not a landmark, which doesn't give me hope for saving it, but I wish there was some way the owner could try and understand how their design affects others around them and basically ruins the whole block with its incompatibility? Is there any way this can be reconsidered? Would the residents of Kenwood Street be open to becoming a Local Historic District and is this something the City could help with? I believe there is someone who would love to live in this house just the way it is! Thank you, 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
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Alex Robinette Friday, February 25, 2022 5:18 PM PAZ Preservation Zilker Clubhouse Case #HR 22-014750-200 Comments *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Alex Robinette 2500 Hatley Dr. Austin, TX 78746 Property owner within 500ft. of the subject property Historic Landmark Commission: I am writing in full support of the proposed improvements to the Zilker Clubhouse. I have lived very close to the clubhouse for 14 years, have been attending events there since I was very young, and often incorporate it in my daily walks, along with Lookout Point and the lower Zilker Nature Preserve Trails. I am also an architect, and very fond of the works by Limbacher and Godfrey. I have thought about this property a lot and subtle improvements that could be made, so I am thrilled that they have been hired to address these needs in a thoughtful way. In particular, I appreciate the way they have brought the entire property into the process by opening up the west and taking note of the lawn and views to the north. This area is a hidden gem that will greatly enhance the experience for visitors. I love the increased connectivity to Lookout Point, and although its wild nature is a big part of the appeal, I’d like to see ways to deter the broken bottles and graffiti, perhaps with cameras, improved signage signaling that this is not a neglected area, and occasional security patrols. One area that was not addressed in the presentation was lighting. Currently there are really terrible unshielded lights on poles in the parking lot that cause a lot of light pollution. I am assuming great care will be taken to provide dark sky compliant lighting. Thank you for searching for a less prominent home for the dumpsters. I like the effort to maintain the natural feel of the parking area, with the obvious 'refined rustic’ improvements. The landscaping is also a lovely addition. I think the gate design provides such a welcoming feel while giving just the right amount of acknowledgement to this historic Austin treasure. I wouldn’t change a thing about the plans. It may seem simple, but they have deftly navigated a list of constraints and needs. I look forward to seeing these improvements! Alex Robinette Rollingwood Resident 1 Board Member, Austin Parks Foundation CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from …
1510 PEASE OLD WEST AUSTIN COA Historical Landmark Commission Meeting February 28, 2022 Presented by Jennifer Hanlen & Ben May PER LDC 25- 2-352 CONTRIBUTING FACTORS – 1OUT OF 5 • ARCHITECTURE - . The house was built in or around 1930 and while does represent a good example of a Tudor-style multi- family residence and does appear to convey architectural significance, it is still almost 100 years old with zero to no maintenance records. The house does not display high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction • HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONS - Historical association. The property does not have significant historical associations. There does not appear to be any historical associations with the house nor significant associations with persons, groups, institutions, businesses, or events of historic importance which contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation, nor represents a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. • ARCHEOLOGY - The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. • COMMUNITY VALUE - The house does not possess a unique community location, physical characteristic property has a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, a neighborhood, or a particular group. • LANDSCAPE FEATURES - The property does not have significant natural or designed landscape with any value to City of Austin. 1510 PEASE – EXISTING RESIDENCE / CONDITIONS 1510 PEASE – EXISTING RESIDENCE / CONDITIONS 1510 PEASE - PROPOSED RENDERING 1510 PEASE - PROPOSED RENDERING – AERIAL VIEW A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S NOTES: 569.90' 570.24' 571.46' 572.68' 574.13' 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 571.00' 572.25' 572.50' 573.50' 572.50' AT GRADE 574.00' AT GRADE 571.00' 570.00' 572.75' AT GRADE 574.00' 575.50' 571.50' 570.00' 571.00' 564.75' 570.50' AT GRADE 573.00' 572.00' 568.94' 569.33' 570.27' 571.35' 572.61' SITEPLAN :: EXISTING LAYOUT 1 SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" 7'-0"' 13'-0"' 18'-6"' 4'-6"' 37'-10"' 17'-8"' 569.90' 570.24' 5 ' - 6 " ' 4'-10"' 6'-0"' POOL BATH ' " 0 - ' 7 POOL BAR ' " 6 - ' 3 ' " 0 - ' 1 …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: David Todd Saturday, February 26, 2022 10:46 AM PAZ Preservation 700 East Monroe / HR 22-011680 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Ms. Allen, please register my objection to the proposed demolition of the home at 700 East Monroe Street. I am attaching the form that you provided with some explanation of my thoughts about the pending demolition proposal. Thanks for considering my views, David Todd ——————— David Todd 709 East Monroe Austin, Texas 78704 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
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Donna Morrow Sunday, February 27, 2022 5:06 PM PAZ Preservation 700 E.Monroe *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Case # HR 22‐011680‐700 E. Monroe St Attn: Amber Allen I don't object to this duplex on historic grounds, BUT I do object that the demo will remove 2 very scarce affordable housing sites in this area. Plans are to build yet another pricey single family home in its place. For this reason, I OBJECT to the projected use. Another rehabbed duplex would be a much better use. Donna Morrow 504 Terrace Dr 78704 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
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Salie, Matt Monday, February 28, 2022 9:36 AM PAZ Preservation Comment for Case #HR-2022-011680 (700 E. Monroe) *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello! My name is Matt Salie, and I am writing to voice an opinion regarding the proposed demolition of the property at 700 E. Monroe Street. My wife and I live right around the corner at 1500 East Side Drive, and pass this property every day when we walk our dog around the neighborhood. I do not have a strong opinion about the actual demolition of this particular house, or the probability of a modern home being constructed in its place. The Travis Heights neighborhood is already an even mix of old and new homes, and I do not believe arguing for this property’s preservation would be particularly fair to the new owner since there are already so many new properties that stand where there once sat something historic. I am even of the opinion that the mix of residential styles adds to the unique visual character of the neighborhood‐ it is a reflection of the blend of personalities found in the neighborhood, and each home is an artistic expression. However, what helps unify and anchor all of these different properties is the respect shown to the landscape and environment. What makes Travis Heights so beautiful are the limestone rocks, winding creeks, parks, and lush trees. The property at 700 East Monroe has a very mature oak tree that sits right at the corner with Sunset Lane, mere feet from Blunn Creek. This tree absolutely adds not only to the curb appeal of the home, but also to the beauty of the whole neighborhood. It shows signs of previously being de‐limbed in a few places, but has clearly stood there for quite a long time. My desire is that this tree would be left undisturbed during the design and construction of whatever new build would be going in the current house’s place. My concern is that an architect would want to make the property reach a certain height, or place a driveway that feeds into Sunset‐ potentially feeling that the tree would then become inconvenient for the design. I believe that while personal tastes in residential styles might come and go, the land must be respected‐ otherwise the real, irreplaceable character is lost and a neighborhood risks becoming a physical …
1505 Alameda Drive Unique Example of International Style • Only International Style structure in the Historic District. • Very few structures in this style exists in Austin. • With its simple geometric shape, exterior steel columns, lack of ornamentation, type of windows and second floor cantilever, it is easy to see the influence of Courbusier and the Bauhaus school. • Second Floor Cantelever and Exterior Columns Window Detail Heritage Trees Abut Rear of House 1947 An Important Year for Modern Architecture in America Major American Schools of Architecture start to embrace modern design concepts like NC State under Henry Kamphoener. • In war’s aftermath, there was a desire to break with the past. • It is easy to imagine the designer of 1505 wanted his or her house to do the same thing. • On its diamond anniversary, we are lucky this little house stills stands. An important messenger from the past. Solution: Rear of Lot Use the rear of the lot with ample room and no trees for any new improvements.
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: MJohnson Sunday, February 27, 2022 7:26 PM PAZ Preservation 1505 Alameda *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I am a former owner of this home. Though I no longer live in Travis Heights, I am devastated to hear that this very special unique home in Travis Heights might possibly be demolished. I dont understand the point of total demolition. There is plenty of lot to add and remodel without destroying it. Mary Johnson 7903 Valburn Dr Austin, Tx 78731 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
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: William Lehner Monday, February 28, 2022 12:15 PM PAZ Preservation RE: RE: Review case number PR-2021-200516 | GF 22-001167, ATTN: Amber Allen *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Good afternoon – I note that I never received a response related to my note below. Is this included in the record? I received another notice this weekend about a hearing tonight (not much notice…). And in the agenda for the meeting tonight, I saw a few emails attached but did not see mine. Was mine already included in the January meeting? From: William Lehner Sent: Monday, January 24, 2022 5:21 PM To: preservation@austintexas.gov Cc: Subject: RE: Review case number PR‐2021‐200516 | GF 22‐001167, ATTN: Amber Allen Importance: High Good evening, I was planning to attend the meeting this evening but now unfortunately am unable to join, so I wanted to share my thoughts below regarding the demolition permit of 512 E Monroe (I reside at 510 E Monroe St. – i.e. the home directly west of the home in question). I wholeheartedly agree with the statement that my neighbor, John Trowbridge, already submitted to the committee (sent last night at 11:51pm), and, to be clear I object to the outright demolition of the property at 512 E Monroe Street and would hope that the builder/owner could work with the existing structure to make something unique in keeping with the neighborhood. In addition to the salient points made by John in his statement, I have a few other thoughts to add: 1) Our home is essentially the exact same structure/style as the home in question (I purchased this home in 2019), as are the lot sizes/shapes. We have very long lots that have a steep drop down in the back. The original structure of my home was preserved and restored, and the owners from late 90s/early 00s built a large addition in the back to add more bedrooms, as well as a more modern studio/potting shed in the very back, creating a very unique home that blends the old with the new. We have even updated the front porch to have railings that are in keeping with the original molding/architecture style of the house and neighborhood. My reasoning for pointing this out is that there is nothing precluding the owner of the new property of undergoing a similar addition/renovation (vs. wholesale demolition). The lot is …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Mary McLeod Monday, February 28, 2022 1:31 PM PAZ Preservation; Brummett, Elizabeth C.9 HR-2022-006510 -- 1505 Alameda Dr. *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Dear Ms. Brummett, I live at 1313 Alameda Dr. but did not get a notice of the request for a demolition permit for 1505 Alameda Dr. and only found out about this last night. I have lived in Travis Heights since the early 1970s. I would like to register my objection to the granting of a demolition permit for this house. It is an excellent example of modernist architecture of the great Bauhaus School, which produced such renowned architects as Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer and the Albers and only met its end due to the rise of the Nazis. It is all the more to be valued because we don’t have many examples of this style in the neighborhood. It contributes to the charming and interesting variety of architectural styles, which make Travis Heights such a great place to live. I am not opposed to 21st century architectural styles. Although there are a few examples of well designed new homes here, most are soulless monsters of no architectural worth, which we will only regret in years to come. The existing house could be redesigned/rebuilt on the inside and added to in the back if needed to make it a desirable home for a contemporary family. I see no reason to destroy our architectural heritage in this case. Thank you for your consideration, Mary McLeod 1313 Alameda Drive Austin, TX 7804 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
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Alison Rucker Friday, February 25, 2022 8:39 PM PAZ Preservation Travis heights: 1505 Alameda *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Hello Amber Allen, I would like to register my opposition to the demolition of the house currently at 1505 Alameda St. Thank you, Alison Rucker 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
Allen, Amber From: Kristi . To: Subject: PAZ Preservation Concerning 1505 Alameda...... *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Built in 1947, is one of the few Bauhaus/Modernist structures from the immediate post‐war period remaining in Austin and this little gem, which adds to our neighborhood’s historic character, deserves to be restored, not obliteration. Kristina Todd ‐‐ Sent from myMail for Android 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
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Allyson Pease Sunday, February 27, 2022 5:15 PM PAZ Pls save 1505 Alameda *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** This is a request to save 1505 Alameda, built in 1947, is one of the few Bauhaus/Modernist structures from the immediate post-war period remaining in Austin and this little gem, which adds to our neighborhood’s historic character, deserves some TLC, not obliteration. I oppose it being demolished. Allyson Pease 78745 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
102 East 46th Street Hunziker Family Residence Remodel PR-2022-000823; GF-2022-014633 Front of House Back of House Speedway Side East side of the home (Looking south) East side of house (looking north) Hardie Board siding and new windows Heritage trees (backyard) Living interior (not a duplex) Living interior (not a duplex) Living interior (not a duplex) Living interior (not a duplex) Planned Front View New portion Original portion Newly built houses on our block with gables
301 W. 6th Street Historic Landmark Commission February 28, 2022 Overview Lot Size: Zoning: • 0.14 acres, or approximately 5,888 SF • CBD (Central Business District) Built: • Circa 1919 Current Use: • Cocktail Lounge Historic Use: • Ice Cream Shop Landmark Designation Criteria A property must meet at least two of the below criteria: i. Architecture ii. Historical Associations iii. Archeology iv. Community Value v. Landscape Feature i. Architecture • Embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; • Exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; • Represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; • Serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; • Possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or • Represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind building. 1935 Sanborn Original building character has been compromised by: - Addition of new openings - Paint over original Austin Common brick - Removal of historic canopy and brackets - Windows not original to building - Egress encroachment in R.O.W. - Conversion of entrance to patio Aerial Zoomed Out Architectural character is better represented and preserved in the historic 6th Street district, including: - Shallow arched windows - Original Windows - Unpainted Austin Common brick - Rectangular clerestory brick relief - 3 tier brick building cap - Corner brick entry ii. Historical Associations groups, institutions, The property has long-standing significant associations with events persons, of historic importance which contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation; or represents a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. businesses, or ii. Historical Associations Long standing historic association: • Riegler Ice Cream Company • Located in building for approx. 9 years • San Antonio business • Historical Persons: • Businessmen Landmark Designation Criteria iii. Archeology iv. Community Value v. Landscape Feature The property has, or is expected to yield, significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region; The property has a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, …
410 E. 5th Street Historic Landmark Commission February 28, 2022 Overview • 0.82 acres, or approximately 35,868 SF • CBD (Central Business District) Lot Size: Zoning: Built: • Circa 1943 Current Use: • Condominiums Historic Use: • Civic building Landmark Designation Criteria A property must meet at least two of the below criteria: i. Architecture ii. Historical Associations iii. Archeology iv. Community Value v. Landscape Feature i. Architecture • Embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; • Exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; • Represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; • Serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; • Possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or • Represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind building. i. Architecture Modifications and Alterations to the Structure: • Horizontal banding • Steel balconies • Porthole windows added • Replaced doors and windows • Removed signage • Service vents • Removed entrance and staircase on east wing • Fourth floor windows above the porthole windows were enlarged vertically Structure History 1928 – Original building constructed “east wing” • Architect unknown • Two-story brick building 1934 – Expansion to original building • Designed by Page Brothers • Expanded building to the west 1943 – Dramatic expansion of the original building • Designed by either Ernest V. Manning or John L. Scott • Added a 3rd floor to original building and built a three-story reinforced concrete “west wing” 1948 – Addition of 4th floor to west wing 1999 – Conversion of structure to condominiums • Designed by Charles Fisk ii. Historical Associations groups, institutions, The property has long-standing significant associations with events persons, of historic importance which contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation; or represents a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. businesses, or ii. Historical Associations Long standing historic association: • Texas State Department of Health • “…served as the headquarters for only 15 years…” • “Little more than a decade after the expansion was constructed…A new $5 million, …
2012 E 16TH STREET ADDITION FEBRUARY 28, 2022 HISTORIC COMMISSION MEETING CASE # D.6 PRESENTER: RYAN BOLLOM, AIA, LOW DESIGN OFFICE SIDE STREET VIEW SIDE STREET VIEW EXISTING ADU, PERMITTED IN 2014. NEIGHBORING HOUSE NEIGHBORING HOUSE ORIGINAL PLAN OVERLAID ON 1922 SANBORN MAP DETAIL CURRENT PLAN CURRENT PLAN CURRENT PLAN DESIGN CONCEPT: . REMOVE PREVIOUS ADDITIONS TO HIGHLIGHT ORIGINAL HOUSE . PROVIDE NEW COMPLIMENTARY ADDITION THAT NEGOTIATES THE AESTHETIC OF THE ORIGINAL HOUSE AND PREVIOUSLY ADDED GARAGE APARTMENT . PRIORITIZE SUSTAINABLE DESIGN STRATEGIES PROPOSED ADDITION PROPOSED DORMER PROPOSED REMODEL OF PREVIOUSLY ENCLOSED PORCH PROPOSED AERIAL VIEW PROPOSED ADDITION BEYOND PROPOSED AERIAL VIEW FRONT VIEW FROM 16TH STREET FRONT VIEW FROM SIDE STREET FRONT VIEW FROM SIDE STREET PROPOSED SHADE STRUCTURE SUN PATH DIAGRAM: SHADE STRUCTURE PROTECTS FROM EASTERN SUN PROPOSAL WITHOUT SHADE STRUCTURE: CREATES BUSIER ROOF FORMS AND NO SHADE FROM EAST SUN SHADE STRUCTURE IS BETTER SOLUTION
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS FEBRUARY 28TH, 2022 PR-2022-005907; GF-2022-016715 6801 BURNET RD. D.5 – 1 PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Demolish a commercial (café) building built in the year 1968. This commercial building was built circa 1968 and is a single-story, wood-frame construction with red-painted brick masonry veneer with a mansard, asphalt roof. The patio area was later enclosed and retains an exterior tan stucco treatment with 8 large picture windows set at regular intervals across the Burnet Street facing façade. The building has been vacant since approx. 2018 and has graffiti on the façade and sides. The Frisco sign should be noted as part of the Burnet landscape since 1976. Location of the Frisco restaurant from 2008-2018. The Frisco’s closing in 2018 marked the end of an 86-year old legacy business initially opened by Harry Akin in 1932 at the corner of S. Congress and Riverside. Harry Akin was the first Texan and the first Southwesterner to hold the position of President of the National Restaurant Association. (1) Akin is highly respected and remembered for his civil rights advocacy practiced through his restaurant chain. Aiken’s businesses were among the first in Texas to desegregate; serving and hiring black people. He was also known for equal pay to minorities and women. His advocacy earned him a spot as a civil rights adviser to President Lyndon B. Johnson who was known to sneak in the back of the Night Hawk restaurant on S. Congress for a meal in the private dining room. Aiken was elected mayor in 1967 and assisted in the passage of laws prohibiting segregation in public places. (2) During this time the two biggest employers in the City of Austin were the University of Texas and the State of Texas, but The Night Hawk restaurant chain was also known as a top place to work. The businesses provided a higher standard of training, higher wages, and benefits like retirement options. Hoover Alexander, the founder of Austin legacy business Hoover’s Cooking, started as a busboy at the Night Hawk and credits the Night Hawk as where he “discovered his passion for food and where he learned the restaurant business from the ground up.” (3) In 1994, a partnership of former Frisco Shop long-term manager Lawrence Baker and the Aiken’s nephew, R. Harry Akin, purchased the Frisco Shop. The business changed hands again in 2008, when the Frisco moved …
