BRADFORD C. PATTERSON Austin, Texas https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradford-patterson-66068165/ Leadership for Historic Preservation as an Economic and Community Development Tool For 25 years with the state’s historic preservation office, the Texas Historical Commission, I have utilized my architectural and historic preservation education and expertise to strategically increase the protection and promotion of the state’s heritage; rising from volunteer intern to the longest serving member of the agency leadership team reporting to the executive director. I believe, historic preservation is a core component of successful community and economic development and should be integral to a community’s identity and citizen’s quality of life. It is also critical that decisions are made with benefits to the community in mind, with visitors subsequently being attracted by community assets. Community and economic development get better results when historic preservation has a seat at the table and influences the outcomes. Negotiation, persuasion, and occasional compromise lead to mutually beneficial results more often than relying exclusively on legal requirements. Throughout my career, strategic decision making and collaboration across disciplines, programs, and organizations has been paramount. I have consulted on projects and efforts in several hundred cities and counties with wide-ranging populations and demographics; providing architectural, financial, planning, and organizational advice. Public and private, successful projects range from one-room log structures to mid- century skyscrapers and from small interventions to major city, regional, and statewide work. EDUCATION: 1993-1995 UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, Master of Architecture, Certificate in Historic Preservation 1988-1992 MIAMI UNIVERSITY, Bachelor of Environmental Design Certifications as an Economic Development Finance Professional from the National Development Council and as a Texas Contract Manager from the Comptroller of Public Accounts augment my academic degrees. I maintain membership in the Association for Preservation Technology and as an Associate in the American Institute of Architects. WORK HISTORY WITH THE TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION, Austin, Texas 2009-Present: Director, Community Heritage Development Division Currently lead and manage a staff of sixteen, dedicated to helping communities create and support their historic preservation infrastructure. Through its primary programs, the division ensures that historic preservation benefits both the quality of life and economic well-being of 1 communities and citizens. Using a national model, Texas Main Street aids approximately 90 communities with downtown revitalization in the areas of design, organization, economic vitality, and promotion. Heritage tourism staff supports the ten nonprofit, Texas Heritage Trail Regions that cover the state and seeks to develop the full potential for using tourism …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Fred Hoffman Sunday, December 12, 2021 7:51 PM PAZ Preservation GF21-154894 *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** I Object to the Demolition of the property at 1505 Forest Trail 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
SCARBROUGH BUILDING KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD SCULPTURE Colina West Real Estate Historical Landmark Commission Application Supporting Documents S C A R B R O U G H - P O C K E T PA R K S Before After S C A R B R O U G H - P O C K E T PA R K S Before After P O C K E T PA R K S D E S I G N P R O C E S S C O M P L E T E D P O C K E T PA R K S S C U L P T U R E L O C AT I O N 6 t h S t r e e t Congress Ave S C U L P T U R E I N S P I R AT I O N S C U L P T U R E D E S I G N P R O C E S S S C U L P T U R E D E S I G N P R O C E S S C O M P L E T E D S C U L P T U R E 8 T H & C O L O R A D O – N E O N H O R S E 8 1 6 C O N G R E S S – S T R U C T U R E 8 2 3 C O N G R E S S – T R E E G A R D E N C E S A R C H AV E Z A N D C O N G R E S S - V E R A C R U Z A L L N AT U R A L M U R A L 3 0 1 C O N G R E S S ( TA C O D E L I ) - E G Y P T L O O K I N G S C U L P T U R E S 6 T H A N D C O L O R A D O – S C U L P T U R E I N S I D E C O U RT YA R …
January 19, 2022 City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission 301 West Second Street Austin, TX 78701 Re: Support for January 24, 2022, Meeting Agenda Item B.2. 522 Congress Avenue – Scarbrough Building – Sculpture installation Members of the Historic Landmark Commission, The Downtown Austin Alliance would like to express strong support for Colina West’s request for a temporary permit for the installation of a new sculpture, titled Keep Austin Weird, at the Scarbrough Building pocket patio on the southwest corner of 6th and Congress in downtown Austin. Two of the priorities of our Roadmap to Recovery and Resilience for downtown Austin are to support the preservation and recovery of downtown’s small, locally-owned businesses and live music scene and to elevate inclusive and engaging experiences in downtown’s public spaces and activate them with art, cultural and music. We support the installation of the Keep Austin Weird sculpture as a tactical strategy that will help achieve these goals. The sculpture will provide a new, engaging, social media posting experience at 6th and Congress that will draw people to shop at the nearby retail businesses and to explore the rich culture and history of the Congress Avenue National Historic District. It will enhance and complement the design of the Scarbrough Building’s pocket patio as well as the series of pocket patios, public art installations and murals already on the Avenue. We support Colina West’s request for the temporary permit and look forward to seeing visitors and locals enjoy the sculpture once it is installed. Thank you. Sincerely, Dewitt Peart President and CEO Cc: Amber Allen, City of Austin Historic Preservation Office The Downtown Austin Alliance mission: To create, preserve and enhance the value and vitality of downtown Austin.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS DECEMBER 17, 2021 HR-2021-180207 SWEDISH HILL NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 906 E 14TH STREET C.2 – 1 PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Partially demolish rear and side of one-story house to construct a second-floor addition with roof deck. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Partially demolish rear and west elevations. 2) Remove and replace windows and doors at east elevation. 3) Construct a second story addition. The proposed addition is located at the west-facing portion of the house, directly above the existing building. It is set back beyond the ridgeline of the original house, and features a gabled standing- seam metal roof. A roof deck is situated immediately behind the ridgeline. The proposed addition is clad in vertical standing-seam metal and insulated prefabricated panels and features fixed and casement single-pane windows placed irregularly throughout. One-story Folk Victorian house with board-and-batten siding and a full-width porch. Scalloped siding adorns the front- facing gable end. According to the Swedish Hill National Register Historic District nomination, the front door’s location has been altered. The house at 906 E. 14th Street was built around 1887. Its first occupant was widow Susan Gaines. The home’s early years were fraught with resident turnover; occupants included a wood dealer, a horse trader, carpenters and laborers, a teamster, and a saleswoman. By the early 1920s, Oscar E. and Ethel M. Free purchased the house; it remained in the family until at least 1959. Oscar E. Free was a printer and linotype operator who worked for the Texas Poster Publishing Company, the Knape Printing Company, the Von Boeckmann-Jones Company, the Austin Daily Tribune, the American Publishing Company, and the Statesman. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential additions 1. Location The proposed addition is located behind the existing ridgeline of the house. 2. Scale, massing, and height The proposed addition is two stories, while the existing house is one story in height. 3. Design and style The proposed addition is appropriately differentiated from the existing house by its irregular fenestration pattern, undivided windows, window-to-wall ratio, and metal siding; however, these design elements are minimally compatible with the existing house. 4. Roofs The proposed gabled roof appears mostly compatible with the existing …
LOCATION Due to site limitations, a first-story bedroom addition was not possible and led to locating the addition to the existing 1261- SF house on the second story. Concern for the integrity of the historic neighborhood and home influenced placement of the addition at the back of the existing house, to avoid altering the exterior of the oldest part of the home. The addition is positioned fully behind the existing front- gabled roof with the exception of the new staircase, which cuts through the back side of the existing front-gabled roof, behind the ridgeline. The front wall of the addition is 20’- 5” behind the front wall of the existing house, which is also beyond the rear wall of the oldest portion of the house. UNIT B PROPOSED ADDITION UNIT A 1 SITE PLAN WITH PROPOSED ADDITION NOT TO SCALE PROPOSED ADDITION TO 906 E 14 STREET, UNIT A, AUSTIN, TX 78702 8’-0” PLATE HEIGHT @ 2ND FLOOR 9’-0” PLATE HEIGHT @ 2ND FLOOR SCALE, MASSING, & HEIGHT The proposed addition is restrained in size, with the intent of maintaining appropriate scale, massing, and height. The proposed bedroom is 10’-0” x 11’-8.5”, slightly smaller than either of the two downstairs bedrooms. The proposed stair landing and bathroom are also modest in size. The total area proposed is 233 square feet. The plate height for the proposed addition is 9’-0” above the proposed second-story floor. We have investigated lowering the plate height to 8’-0”, from a suggestion made at the ARC meeting. The impact of this change viewed from the street seemed minimal, with an undesirable impact on the interior by lowering the ceiling within an already small space. Images are included for comparison. DESIGN & STYLE We believe the proposed standing-seam siding is compatible with the existing board-and-batten siding because of its color, pattern, and scale. The window-wall ratio of the existing exterior wall shared with the proposed addition is 15%. The ratio of the new wall is 16%. Please see page 4 for additional information on exterior walls and windows. 2 EXAMPLES OF MODERN ADDITIONS: ALL-WHITE EXTERIORS WITH DIFFERING SIDING MATERIALS PROPOSED ADDITION TO 906 E 14 STREET, UNIT A, AUSTIN, TX 78702 ROOFS The proposed gabled roof matches the roof slope of the existing house, with a shed roof (to replace the existing shed roof) at the back, not visible from the street. The second-story roof is a …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JANUARY 24, 2022 HR-2021-193614 WEST LINE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1808 W. 6TH STREET C.2 – 1 1) Demolish existing contributing buildings on this parcel. The Historic Landmark Commission previously released these PROPOSAL Construct eight condominium units. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS demolitions: • Minutes from December 17, 2018 (Item C.8) • Minutes from January 28, 2019 (Item C.5) • Staff report for 1806 W. 6th St. • Staff report for 1808 W. 6th St. 2) Construct eight condominium units in separate buildings. The proposed buildings have horizontal fiber-cement siding and brick as cladding materials. The buildings will be 2- to 3-stories in height, with taller buildings closer to W. 6th St. and lower buildings by the neighboring 1-story house on Theresa Ave. The lower buildings have gabled roofs, with a combination of gabled and flat-roofed volumes for the taller buildings. 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 2. Orientation 3. Scale, massing, and height 4. Proportions This site is unusual within the context of the West Line Historic District, as it sits at the westernmost edge adjacent to the MoPac Expressway, with a flyover looming overhead. It is located at the end of W. 6th St. at Theresa Ave. The site is higher at the rear and slopes downward toward the intersection. To the east are three substantial 2-story houses from the 1920s that contribute to the district. To the north is a contributing 1-story bungalow dating to ca. 1925. The design standards indicate that new construction should be located with similar setbacks and orientation to neighboring houses, should maintain the rhythm of contributing buildings on the street, and should have an overall height, massing, and proportions similar to neighboring houses. Four of the eight proposed buildings front onto W. 6th St. or Theresa Ave., while the remainder are interior to the site. Some of the buildings are oriented to the street, while others face an interior driveway through the site. The units are close together, but with consideration to the spacing at the driveway, have a similar rhythm to contributing buildings in the area. While the buildings will be taller than their neighbors, there …
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Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Sarah Simpson Friday, December 17, 2021 10:02 AM PAZ Preservation John David Carson Support for Case Number HR 21-193614 - 1808 W 6th Street *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** To Amber Allen, Please accept this email as a word in favor of the proposed project for eight or more condominium units at 1808 W. 6th street. I am in favor of making Austin a more walkable, accessible city with more abundant housing. This proposal will do much more good for the city's housing situation by creating eight new homes where there is currently just one home (which I understand to be unoccupied as a residence) in a centrally located area. Similarly, the current site density does not support sustainable public transportation service. But when redeveloped at eight units this site will just reach a transit‐supportive density and be able to better contribute to Austin's public transportation goals to reduce car dependency, particularly because it is within 1/2 mile of several different bus stops / lines. Redevelopment of this site also allows the contextual adjacencies of today (the presence of Mopac difficult site grading, etc.) to be taken into account that were not present long ago when the site was originally developed. As the proposed site plan and elevations (as accessed from https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=373271) suggest, the redevelopment will create grade‐responsive front entries along 6th / Theresa and overall improve upon the current awkward site condition. Furthermore, this project also creates the opportunity to improve the public realm for both the future residents and current neighbors. Unmanaged speeds and access to the mopac on‐ramp make for dangerous vehicular speeding; and with the lack of sidewalks in various areas pedestrians are quite vulnerable when transitioning from Theresa around to 6th street. This project has the opportunity to ‐ at the very minimum ‐ incorporate improved sidewalk design, right‐sized curb cuts / curb radii to slow car traffic in and out of the site, and enhanced native landscaping to contribute to a better pedestrian experience. Similarly, it is my hope that the City of Austin would also take this opportunity to improve the safety of the roadway conditions in this area to slow vehicular speeds at the same time. Nevertheless, latter ask of the city aside, this project will make the site better for neighbors and all those who walk by the site regularly, myself included. …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JANUARY 24, 2022 PR-2021-193601/GF-2022-001166 TRAVIS HEIGHTS - FAIRVIEW PARK NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 201 PARK LANE C.3 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1939 duplex. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story Minimal Traditional duplex with symmetrical plan. Each side of the duplex features a cross-gabled roofline with shallow eaves, asbestos shingle siding, and 1:1 windows. The duplex at 201 Park Lane was built in 1939 by Sophia Sullivan, who lived in half of the duplex part-time while renting out the other half. Her son and his family also inhabited one half of the duplex for some time. Most of the home’s early renters were there short-term, including a mechanic, a barbershop manager, insurance salespeople, and the secretary- treasurer of the Sheriff’s Association. Shortly after the duplex was built, Sophia Sullivan became involved in a high-profile investigation when her significant other, a married cabinetmaker from Arkansas, was found dead of a shotgun blast in her car. Despite the intensively covered inquiry, the culprit was never found. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high to moderate integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is constructed in the Minimal Traditional style. 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, but approve the demolition application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. The demolition permit may not be released until plans for new construction are reviewed by the Historic Landmark Commission. LOCATION MAP C.3 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos C.3 – 3 Google Street View, 2020 Zillow.com, 2021 C.3 – 4 Aerial view, …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JANUARY 24, 2022 HR-2021-205974 OLD WEST AUSTIN 804 RUTHERFORD PLACE C.4 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Demolish a contributing duplex and detached carport. Construct a new single-family residence with pool and two-story cabana. 1) Total demolition of existing contributing duplex and detached carport. 2) Construction of new single-family residence with pool and two-story cabana. The proposed primary building is two stories with a habitable attic and roof deck. It features an irregular flat, gabled, and shed roofline; fixed-pane and casement full-light fenestration in irregular pattern; stucco cladding; and a front-facing garage. The pool cabana is two stories in height with stucco cladding, a gabled roofline, and fixed-pane windows on two elevations; the west and south secondary elevations are windowless. ARCHITECTURE The 2020 Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Nomination lists 804 Rutherford Place as the only exemplar of a representative domestic property constructed with a “mixed” architectural style. This unique eclecticism includes Mission, Tudor Revival, and Swiss influences. The nomination’s description is as follows: The small apartment building at 804 Rutherford Place is a good example of an eclectic, mixed design that draws from three styles, in this case Mission Revival, Tudor Revival, and Swiss. The building is two stories in height, with buff- and tan-colored brick walls and a flat roof. The front elevation has a symmetrical arrangement, with a one-story, partial-width entrance volume extending from the rectangular main building volume. The projecting entrance has Tudor Revival details including an arched entrance door, arched hood molding over the door, narrow windows with decorative shutters, and flared wrought iron stair railings. The main two-story volume has little decoration. It has single 1/1 windows on the first floor and two sets of paired 1/1 windows on the second floor. Its modest Mission Revival details are limited to a narrow, divided light, arched window in the center of the upper floor, and a stepped parapet. The Swiss detailing includes the scalloped bargeboard. All window openings have brick sills, and the parapet coping is brick. Notably, the building at 802 Rutherford Place is constructed with a similar plan, form, and fenestration pattern, though 802 Rutherford shows only Mission influences. RESEARCH The duplex at 804 Rutherford Place was constructed around 1931 by A. D. Alley, along with a garage. It was a rental property throughout the twentieth century. Notable occupants included physician Robert Bratton and Theos …
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Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Thomas Blank Sunday, January 16, 2022 11:09 AM PAZ Preservation HR 22-001198. 804 Rutherford Pl *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I am in favor of the proposed development at 804 Rutherford Place. I live at 1205 Bickler Rd, Austin TX 78704, witching the 500 foot radius for notice. This development will be an investment in needed housing capacity in the neighborhood. I believe that this type of construction is valuable. Plus, the property belongs to Mr. Rodenberg and he should be able to do what he wants with it. 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
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JANUARY 24, 2022 PR-2021-200516/GF-2022-001167 TRAVIS HEIGHTS - FAIRVIEW PARK 512 E. MONROE STREET X.X – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1921 building. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH PROPERTY EVALUATION One-story Craftsman bungalow with double front doors, 1:1 wood windows with 9:1 screens, exposed rafter tails and triangular brackets at gable ends, and a partial-width front porch. The cross-gabled roof is covered with corrugated metal, and the building exterior is clad in horizontal wood siding. The house at 512 E. Monroe Street was constructed around 1921 as a rental property, then sold to Buford and Mable Brown in 1928. Buford Brown worked as a life insurance salesman, a loan officer, and a cashier at the American National Bank; he held the latter position until shortly before his death in 1960. Mable Brown, a musician, was active in Austin’s music clubs and Delta Kappa Signma society. The property contributes to the Travis Heights - Fairview Park National Register district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain 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: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of the Craftsman style. 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 Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation, over demolition, but approve the application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Plans for new construction must be reviewed by the Historic Landmark Commission prior to demolition permit release. LOCATION MAP X.X – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos X.X – 3 X.X – 4 Demolition Permit Application, 2021 Occupancy History City Directory Research, December 2021 1959 1957 1955 1952 1949 1947 1944 1939 1937 Buford Brown, owner Buford W. and Mabel Brown, owners Buford …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Donna Morrow Thursday, January 20, 2022 9:13 AM PAZ Preservation 512 East Monroe St. *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Case # GF 22‐001167`512 E. Monroe St Attn: Amber Allen I object to the demolition of the house at 512 East Monroe St. This bungalow is a well‐designed, attractive, and contributing example of 1930s pre‐war houses prevalent in this historic neighborhood. It could be upgraded and enlarged without losing the original 1930s character and style. PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW DEMOLITION OF THIS HOUSE. Donna Morrow 504 Terrace Drive 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
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JANUARY 24, 2022 HR-2021-207562 RAINEY STREET NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 84 RAINEY STREET C.6 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 2) Rehabilitate the house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Relocate the ca. 1905 contributing house at 84 Rainey St. adjacent to and behind the contributing house at 78 Rainey St. 1) Relocate the house at 84 Rainey St. behind the bungalow at 78 Rainey St. The house will be oriented along a new east- west pedestrian paseo. It will face north, a 90° rotation from its current east-facing orientation. One-story L-plan Folk Victorian house. The house has a cross-gabled roof with cornice returns and is clad in wood siding. The inset corner porch has turned posts and decorative spindlework. Windows are 2:2 wood sash, with round windows at the gable ends. The house at 84 Rainey St. was built around 1905. The first recorded occupant was Eugene H. Gatlin, a salesperson, who lived in the house between 1906 and 1909. Subsequent residents held a variety of working-class jobs and included a printer, bookkeeper, clerk, oil refinery superintendent, and meat cutter. Between 1929 and 1939, brothers Louis and Leonard Hartung lived in the house. Louis was married to Kathryn Fritts Hartung; after her death in 1932, he was remarried to Mazie Seppa Hartung. Leonard was married to Lena Rumsey Hartung. Louis Hartung was a porter at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel and later a salesman for 7-Up. Leonard Hartung worked for the City Street & Bridge Department for over 25 years. The next long-term owners were Eric J. and Elise M. Lind, who moved into the house around 1947. Eric Lind worked as a roofer. The Linds lived at 84 Rainey St. until their deaths in 1966 and 1970. 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: Demolition and relocation 1.1 Do not demolish or relocate a historic building. 1.2. If demolition or relocation is necessary, ensure the safety of the building and any adjacent properties before, during, and afterwards. The project proposal does not include specifications for the relocation. Effort should be made to minimize damage and maximize retention of historic building materials. For instance, if the porch is removed for the relocation, …
80 Rainey Architectural Review Committee January 10, 2022 1 Project Team Developer: Architect: Landscape Architect: Civil Engineer: Agent: Lincoln Ventures Pappageorge Haymes TBG Partners Wuest Group Drenner Group 2 Current Use Food truck lot, bar and small office. 3 < 7 8 R a i n e y 8 4 R a i n e y > 4 5 Paseo Connection to MACC 6 Paseo Connection to MACC 7 8 < 7 8 R a i n e y 8 4 R a i n e y > 9 10 Project Facts Address: Lot Size: Zoning: 78-84 Rainey Street 0.66 acres / 28,814 square feet Central Business District (CBD) Rainey Street Entitled Height: DDBP Allowable Height: Proposed Height: 40 feet Unlimited 546 feet / 49 floors CBD Zoning Entitled FAR: DDBP Allowable FAR: Proposed DDBP FAR: 8:1 15:1 20:1 On-Site Affordable Square Feet: Affordable Housing Trust Fund Contribution: 16,435 SF $1,052,273 11 12 Paseo gateway art by local artist 13 14 15 16 NORTHWEST VIEW 17 WEST VIEW 18 SOUTHWEST VIEW 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JANUARY 24, 2022 PR-2021-191341; GF-2021-205527 4528 AVENUE F D.1 – 1 PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS Repair and alterations Partially demolish a ca. 1930 building to construct a side addition. Partially demolish and remodel existing ADU. Add screens to existing front porch. Replace windows and door. Replace roof. One-story house with cross-gabled roof, inset partial-width porch, horizontal wood siding, pyramidal cross-gabled roof, single and paired 1:1 windows, and decorative brackets at gable end. The house at 4528 Avenue F was constructed around 1930 as a rental property for W. J. Bugg, pastor of Hyde Park Baptist Church. Its renters were mostly short-term through the first half of the twentieth century and included carpenters, Armed Forces servicemen, and City utility employees. In the 1950s, the home was purchased by archivist and musician Willard Dyer and his wife, Frances. Dyer was employed by the Austin American-Statesman. 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 at potential landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 1. General standards The proposed project removes and replaces existing wood windows and the existing front door. 5. Windows, doors, and screens The proposed project removes and replaces existing wood windows. The project rendering shows that the paired 1:1 windows at the main elevation will be replaced with a single fixed-pane picture window and that historic-age screens will be removed; these changes are not compatible with the design standards. 6. Porches The proposed project encloses the existing porch with wood-framed screens affixed behind the existing railings. While the enclosure, particularly at the new front door, may obscure the open nature of the porch, screens appear to be removable. 10. Accessory buildings The proposed project modifies and repairs the existing ADU. Residential additions 1. Location The proposed addition is located to the side and rear of the existing house. 2. Scale, massing, and height The proposed addition is one story in height and appears compatible in scale and massing. 3. Design and style The proposed addition is differentiated from the existing house by its placement. It appears compatible in design and style. 4. Roofs The proposed roofline appears compatible. 5. Exterior walls The proposed addition’s horizontal siding is compatible with the district and with the existing house. 6. Windows, screens, and doors The …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JANUARY 24, 2022 DA-2021-203008; GF 2022-001047 307 E. 5TH STREET D.10 – 1 Demolish a ca. 1920 commercial building. ARCHITECTURE PROPOSAL RESEARCH One-story brick commercial building a symmetrical façade surmounted by a stepped parapet. Over the recessed central entry bay and flanking windows are dogtooth, soldier course brick friezes. Storefront windows have been replaced with irregularly divided, wood-frame windows. The commercial building at 307 E. 5th St. was built around 1920, replacing an earlier frame residence on the lot. It was primarily occupied during the historic period by a series of automotive-related businesses. These included Martin and Mary Bowdoin’s auto parts company, roadwork machinery at the Coppedge Company, Johns Bros. used cars, and Riegers Garage. Other automotive businesses occupied most buildings in the block according to the 1935 Sanborn Fire Insurance map: filling stations at both corners, multiple auto repair shops, and automotive sales. PROPERTY EVALUATION Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of a small-scale commercial building with distinctive brickwork. 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 but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. LOCATION MAP D.10 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos D.10 – 3 Photograph by Historic Preservation Office Staff, 2022 Google Street View, Mar. 2011 Occupancy History City Directory Research, December 2021 D.10 – 4 Rieger’s Garage Auto repair Rieger’s Garage Auto repair Rieger’s Garage Auto repair Rieger’s Garage Auto repair Rieger’s Garage Auto repair Lloyd Baking Co. Dock H. and Mildred A. Lloyd Bledsoe Furniture (warehouse) S.W. Bell Telephone Co. (garage) Vacant Note: address …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JANUARY 24, 2022 DA-2021-203008; GF 2022-001053 311 E. 5TH STREET D.11 – 1 PROPOSAL RESEARCH Demolish a ca. 1929 commercial building. ARCHITECTURE One-part commercial block gas station with modest Art Deco stylistic influences. Located on a corner lot, the building perimeter historically was open for vehicular circulation between stairstepped concrete columns. Stucco walls with commercial storefront windows now infill the space below the brick parapet. The columns extend past the top of the parapet and are adorned with cartouches. At the building corner are blocky dry-stacked stone columns with stained horizontal wood siding and paired wood doors between them. The Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) A Field Guide to Gas Stations in Texas, 2016 update, includes information on service stations in one- and two-part commercial block buildings: “Building owners in urban areas began to incorporate service stations into corner commercial blocks, sometimes adapted to the site and other times designed for the site. Corner commercial block buildings allowed a drive-through area that covered gas pumps, creating a space for marketing and the sale of automotive products, and affording protection during inclement weather” (4-1; see also image on p. 4-9). The service station at 311 E. 5th St. was built in 1929 for the Severn brothers, local agents for Pierce Petroleum Pennant products. It was operated by Jessie Piland throughout the historic period, initially in partnership with Stuart Watt and later with John D. Elliott. In addition to being a filling station, the business offered automotive service, body repairs, tires and batteries, and washing. PROPERTY EVALUATION Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building retains low integrity. Modifications include infill of the open-air perimeter and replacement or encasement 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and that of the concrete columns at the building corner. it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. Although it retains distinctive features, including some of the stepped columns and cartouches, the building does not convey architectural significance due to modifications. 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 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JANUARY 24, 2022 PR-2021-204187; GF-2022-001037 2809 FRENCH PLACE D.12 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1954 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH PROPERTY EVALUATION One-story side-gabled house with partial-width inset porch, metal casement picture window, and horizontal siding with stone accent course. The house at 2809 French Place was constructed in 1954 for railway engineer Edwin W. Krueger and his family. Edwin Krueger worked for Southern Pacific and the Texas and New Orleans Railroad, while his daughter, Dorothy, worked as a draftswoman at the State Highway Department. The Kruegers had sold the property by 1959 to Euzella and S. E. Sansing; Euzella Sansing was as a first-grade teacher at Rosedale Elementary. The 2020 North Loop-Hancock-Boggy Creek survey lists the property as a medium priority within a potential historic district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high to moderate integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building displays some Ranch-style influences. 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 or relocation but approve the application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. LOCATION MAP D.12 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos D.12 – 3 Demolition permit application, 2022 Occupancy History City Directory Research, January 2022 1959 1957 1955 S. E. and Euzella Sansing, owners Physical Adjustment Service Edwin W. Krueger, owner Engineer, T & NO railroad Edwin W. and Corinne M. Krueger, owners Engineer, SP Lines Dorothy J. Krueger, renter Draftswoman, State Highway Department Biographical Information D.12 – 4 The Austin American (1914-1973); Feb 12, 1956 and The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Sep 8, 1956 D.12 – 5 The Austin American (1914-1973); May 17, 1959 Permits D.12 – 6 Water …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JANUARY 24, 2022 DA-2022-001289; GF 2022-001636 1700 LAVACA STREET D.13 – 1 Demolish a ca. 1883 commercial building. ARCHITECTURE PROPOSAL RESEARCH One-story commercial building with a chamfered corner entry. The loadbearing masonry building has distinctive brickwork including segmental arched window and door openings and a corbelled brick cornice at the parapet. Multi-light windows and doors are not original but are within original openings. The commercial building at 1700 Lavaca St. was constructed for Emil Haenel, Sr. around 1883 as a grocery store. By 1903, Haenel built an adjoining building at 1702-1706 Lavaca St. and expanded Haenel’s Cash Store to include general merchandise, such as kitchen items, lawn and garden equipment, and toys. Sons Emil Haenel, Jr. and August W. Haenel continued to run the business after their father’s death in 1924. According to August Haenel, the store was “the first in Austin to adhere strictly to cash sales.” As compared with stores that extended credit to their customers, the cash-only business model created savings in accounting and overhead passed on to the customers. Haenel’s Cash Store remained in operation for approximately 70 years, until the early 1950s. Emil Haenel, Sr. was a German immigrant who arrived in Austin in 1873. His sons were avid bowlers in the Austin Saengerrunde and other leagues, and their wives were active in charitable work. Mrs. Emil Haenel was active in the Parent- Teacher Association and Capital Study Guild. Both she and Mrs. August Haenel were longstanding members of St. Martin Lutheran Church Ladies’ Aid. After 1924, Haenel’s Cash Store consolidated into 1702-1706 Lavaca St. Two clothing cleaners occupied 1700 Lavaca St. through at least 1959. Leonard Baker, a cleaner, tailor, and hatter, operated in the building between 1927 and 1944, after which L. L. Darling Cleaners moved into the space. PROPERTY EVALUATION Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate integrity. Canopies over the sidewalks may have changed during the historic period and are not extant. Fenestration on the street-facing elevations has been replaced within the original openings. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and that it may meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of a small-scale commercial building with distinctive brickwork. Within this area of downtown, it is one of …
1700 Lavaca Structure Size: Approx. 1,126 SF - Built: ~1889 - - Current Use: Restaurant - Historical Use: Cleaners History of Structural and Architectural Changes: ~1889, single story brick and wood frame structure 1900, single story wood frame warehouse addition added to north side of structure 1900, porch structure modified 1900-1935, porch structure modified, again, and metal cornice(s) removed from east side of structure - - - - - Mid-1900s, windows replaced, and awnings over door and windows added to street facing exterior - ~ 1983, entire structure at 1704 reconstructed per the owner due to deterioration. Current exterior façade replicates the connecting façade at 1700. List of Original Features Removed: 1700: - Rear associated brick and frame dwelling - Metal cornices - Porch structure - Cobbler structure - - Doors and windows on back of structure have been modified/reconstructed 1900-1910 addition to grocer and cleaner’s structures 1889 Sanborn Map 1700 Lavaca 1894 Sanborn Map Additional metal cornice added Porch modified 1900 Sanborn Map 1700 Lavaca Appears original window locations were relocated. Likely porch was replaced Metal Cornices removed 1935 Sanborn Map Appears window locations were relocated and/or reconstructed. 1961 Sanborn Map 1700 Lavaca Window converted to doorway. Left door’s brick arch lower than right window. Current Day, West Wall of Brick Structure
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JANUARY 24, 2022 DA-2022-001274; GF 2022-001638 1704 LAVACA STREET D.14 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1903 commercial building. ARCHITECTURE One-story, three-bay brick commercial building. Each bay has two segmental arched openings containing paired doors with a transom. The parapet has corbelled brickwork. While the brickwork resembles the ca. 1883 building at 1700 Lavaca St., this is not the building’s historic appearance. Historic photographs show the building originally had storefront windows flanking entrances in each of the three bays. Above an awning, the wall appears to have been smooth stucco with a simple metal coping. A 1975 photograph shows the façade was slipcovered at that time. Per the applicant, the building was largely reconstructed in 1983. RESEARCH The commercial building at 1704 Lavaca St. was historically addressed as 1702-1706 Lavaca St., with one address per each bay of the façade. It was constructed for Emil Haenel, Sr. around 1903 to expand his adjacent grocery store, established at 1700 Lavaca St. in 1883. With the additional space in this building, Haenel’s Cash Store began offering general merchandise, such as kitchen items, lawn and garden equipment, and toys, in addition to groceries. Sons Emil Haenel, Jr. and August W. Haenel continued to run the business after their father’s death in 1924. Around that time, the business vacated 1700 Lavaca and consolidated into this building. According to August Haenel, the store was “the first in Austin to adhere strictly to cash sales.” As compared with stores that extended credit to their customers, the cash-only business model created savings in accounting and overhead passed on to the customers. Haenel’s Cash Store remained in operation for approximately 70 years, until the early 1950s. During the 1950s, the building was occupied by Worth Beal Do It Yourself Store, which sold unfinished furniture. Emil Haenel, Sr. was a German immigrant who arrived in Austin in 1873. His sons were avid bowlers in the Austin Saengerrunde and other leagues, and their wives were active in charitable work. Mrs. Emil Haenel was active in the Parent- Teacher Association and Capital Study Guild. Both she and Mrs. August Haenel were longstanding members of St. Martin Lutheran Church Ladies’ Aid. PROPERTY EVALUATION Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building retains low integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JANUARY 24, 2022 PR-2021-195456; GF-2021-205513 1617 NEW YORK AVENUE D.2 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Partially demolish and construct a one-story addition and a two-story addition to a ca. 1889-1910 building. Add a chimney. 1) Add a brick chimney to the west elevation. 2) Construct a sunroom at the east elevation (Leona Street side). The proposed addition has a shallow hipped roof, framed divided glazing, and a step-down entry. 3) Construct a two-story addition at the west and rear elevation. The proposed addition is clad in shingles and stucco and features a compound cross-gabled roofline, 1:1 and 2:2 fixed and casement windows, and a secondary side-yard entryway. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story Folk Victorian house with partial-width porch supported by Classical columns, 1:1 screened windows, cross- gabled roof capped with replacement standing-seam metal, decorative shingles at gable end, horizontal wood siding, and entrance with transom and sidelights. City directories indicate that the home at 1617 New York Avenue was first continuously occupied in the early 1900s, though an 1889 directory lists a potential first owner as Thomas Ing, a piano dealer. The building’s Folk Victorian styling is consistent with similar properties constructed at the end of the 19th century. By 1912, the home was occupied by Andrew Coleman, a driver, and owned by Thomas and Lula Overton. Thomas Overton worked as a porter for E. M. Scarbrough and Sons, where Lula Overton worked as a maid. By the 1920s, Thomas had taken a job with the E. L. Steck Company and married Bessie Van Zant, who worked as a cook. Thomas Overton remained with E. L. Steck until his death in 1958. Maude Doxie Overton, his wife, remained in the home after his death until at least 1959. 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 at potential historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential additions 1. Location The proposed two-story addition is located to the rear and side of the existing building. The proposed one-story addition is located at a secondary street frontage. Both appear appropriately set back from the existing historic house. 2. Scale, massing, and height The proposed one-story addition appears appropriate in scale, massing, and height. The proposed two-story addition appears much larger in scale and height …
N E W Y O R K A V E N U E T E E R T S A N O E L FRONT YARD - STREET SIDE SIDE YARD - STREET SIDE CONTEXT PLAN NOT TO SCALE EXISTING BUILDING REAR YARD SIDE YARD RESIDENTIAL ADDITION P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 2 | 1 of 5 HISTORIC DESIGN STANDARDS 1617 NEW YORK AVE. AUSTIN, TX 78702 2-STORY ADDITION 2-STORY ADDITION NEW CHIMNEY NEW SUN ROOM EXISTING BUILDING NORTHEAST VIEW - STREET SIDE NORTHWEST VIEW - SIDE YARD NEW CHIMNEY RESIDENTIAL ADDITION P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 2 | 2 of 5 HISTORIC DESIGN STANDARDS 1617 NEW YORK AVE. AUSTIN, TX 78702 STANDARD 1.4 FOR CORNER PROPERTIES, SET BACK THE ADDITION TO ALIGN WITH OR BEHIND THE FRONT SETBACK OF THE ADJACENT BUILDING FRONTING ON THAT STREET. FRONT OF ADJACENT BUILDING NEW SUN ROOM NEW SUN ROOM EXISTING CONDITIONS PERSPECTIVE FROM STREET SIDE AT FRONT RESIDENTIAL ADDITION P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 2 | 3 of 5 HISTORIC DESIGN STANDARDS 1617 NEW YORK AVE. AUSTIN, TX 78702 STANDARD 2.2 MINIMIZE THE APPEARANCE OF THE ADDITION FROM THE STREET FACED BY THE HISTORIC BUILDING’S FRONT WALL. A. IF THE ADDITION CONNECTS TO THE HISTORIC BUILDING’S REAR WALL, STEP IN THE ADDITION’S SIDE WALLS AT LEAST ONE FOOT FROM THE SIDE WALLS OF THE EXISTING BUILDING. NEW CHIMNEY EXISTING BUILDING 2-STORY ADDITION BEYOND ” 8 - ’ 5 1 1’-3” NEW SUN ROOM NEW SUN ROOM 2’-6” 2-STORY ADDITION ROOF PLAN PERSPECTIVE FROM STREET SIDE AT FRONT RESIDENTIAL ADDITION P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | J A N U …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JANUARY 24, 2021 PR-2021-176664, GF-2021-205518 4608 AVENUE H D.3 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1949 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH PROPERTY EVALUATION One-story Minimal Traditional cross-gabled bungalow with wood siding, double-hung wood windows, and a partial-with porch with iron lattice posts. The house at 4608 Avenue H was built in 1949 by Felix Williams, a homebuilder who worked in the North Hyde Park and other areas of Austin. The house was occupied by short-term renters with various occupations throughout the 1950s. The Historic Building Survey Report for North Central Austin: West Campus, North University, Heritage, Bryker Woods, and North Hyde Park (HHM, Inc., 2021) lists the property as contributing to a potential North Hyde Park Historic District, recommended as eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and as a local 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: a. Architecture. The house is a typical example of a Minimal Traditional house. 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 permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. LOCATION MAP D.3 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos D.3 – 3 Application, 2021 Occupancy History City Directory Research, September 2021; January 2017 Beatrice Rogers, owner Clerk, Texas Employment Commission Milo N. and Ileta Moen, renters U.S. Air Force William C. and Barbara A. Sojourner, renters Student William J. and Ruth Boyles, renters Accountant, State Highway Department 1949 Address not listed Biographical Information No significant biographical information found. 1959 1957 1955 1952 Permits D.3 – 4 Building Permit, 1949 Water Service Permit, 1949 D.3 …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Timothy Ruttan Thursday, January 20, 2022 7:36 AM PAZ Preservation Objection 4608 Avenue H *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Any demolition should be replaced with higher density, multi family affordable housing that fits the neighborhood. We should not sacrifice exhausting historical houses for larger single family housing that does not improve density or affordability. Thank you. 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 2 Sent from my iPhone 3
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JANUARY 24, 2022 PR-2021-193617; GF-2021-205522 1208 S. 5TH STREET D.4 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1946 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH PROPERTY EVALUATION One-story gable-roofed house with gabled entryway, symmetrical wood windows, and horizontal wood siding. 1208 S. 5th Street was constructed in 1946. Its first occupants were Lewis and Ollie Hendrix in 1948; Lewis Hendrix died in 1950 and the home was purchased by draftsman Ronald Lucas and his wife, Mary. By 1957, welder Eldie Doerr had purchased the property. He and his family remained in the home until at least 1960. The 2015 Bouldin historic resource survey lists the property as a medium priority and 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: a. Architecture. According to the 2015 Bouldin survey, the building is constructed in the Craftsman style. 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 or relocation but approve the application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. LOCATION MAP D.4 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos D.4 – 3 Source: Compass.com, 2021 Occupancy History City Directory Research, December 2021 1959 1957 1955 1952 1949 1947 1944 Eddie M. Doerr, owner Eddie M. and Anna Doerr, owners Welder Vacant Ronald M. and Mary L. Lucas, owners Draftsman, City Electric Inspection Lewis and Ollie Hendricks, owners Laborer Vacant Address not listed Biographical information D.4 – 4 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Sep 14, 1950 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Feb 9, 1960 Permits D.4 – 5 Sewer Service Permit, 1946 Water Service Permit, 1946 Building Permit, 1946
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JANUARY 24, 2022 PR-2021-191341/GF-2021-205527 3621 WINDSOR ROAD D.5 – 1 Demolish a ca. 1949 house and garage apartment. PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story, cross-gabled brick residence with basement, central copper-roofed bay window, partial-width covered porch, and mulled and single multi-light wood windows. A two-story garage apartment clad in brick and board-and-batten siding is behind the primary building. The house at 3621 Windsor Road was designed by C. H. Page and Son and constructed in 1949 for Alma Langham Thomas, along with a rear accessory dwelling unit, originally servants’ quarters. Thomas, a former rancher, school principal, and oilwoman, was a prominent philanthropist and civic contributor during her tenure in the home. Born a rancher’s daughter and married to rancher E. R. Thomas, who died in the 1920s, Thomas spent her early life in Oklahoma and West Texas. Upon moving to Austin to attend the University of Texas at age 38—along with her two sons—she completed a Master’s degree and returned to Midland to work as a school principal. Thomas moved back to Austin in 1948 after oil was discovered on her family’s ranchland. She traveled extensively for the rest of her life, donating art objects from her travels to university collections throughout the state. Thomas was the first woman appointed to Southwestern University’s executive board of trustees. She was honored for her philanthropic contributions to arts education with a theater building bearing her name in 1956. In Austin, she was a leading patron of the fine arts, serving on the boards of the Austin Arts Council, Austin Woman’s Club, Texas Fine Arts Association, and Austin Symphony. PROPERTY EVALUATION 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 may meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building, designed by C. H. Page and Son, displays early Ranch- and Revival-style influences. b. Historical association. The property appears to have significant historical associations with philanthropist Alma c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human Thomas. 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, …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JANUARY 24, 2022 PR-2021-196484; GF-2021-205536 904 CHRISTOPHER STREET D.6 – 1 PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE Demolish a ca. 1937 house and detached garage. One-story house with horizontal wood siding and 1:1 screened wood windows. The cross-gabled roof with asymmetrical sloped roofline at the gable is clad in composition shingles. The main elevation features a partial width inset porch supported by simple boxed columns. RESEARCH PROPERTY EVALUATION The house and garage at 904 Christopher Street were constructed in 1937 by R. W. Herndon, presumably as a rental property. Its longest-term occupants were John W. and Dora M. Kelly. John Kelly, a farmer and rancher, spent the 1950s doing carpentry work. His wife, Dora, was active in the Order of the Eastern Star, a women’s charitable organization. Other occupants included two service station owners. The 2015 Bouldin survey lists the property as a medium priority and contributing to a potential local 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: a. Architecture. The building displays Minimal Traditional and Tudor Revival influences. 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 permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. LOCATION MAP D.6 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos D.6 – 3 Demolition Permit Application, 2021 D.6 – 4 Occupancy History City Directory Research, December 2021 1959 1957 1955 1952 1949 1947 1944 1941 1939 Vacant Curtis and Nelda Williams, renters Operator, Magnolia Service Station John W. and Dora M. Kelly, renters Carpenter John W. and Dora M. Kelly, renters Carpenter John W. and Dora M. Kelly, renters Farmer John W. …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JANUARY 24, 2022 PR-2021-200118, GF-2021-205545 1709 EVA STREET D.7 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1912 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Single-story side-gabled house, clad in asbestos siding with six-light and single-light wood windows with aluminum screens. The house has a central partial-width, flat-roofed porch with decorative iron supports and railing. The house at 1709 Eva Street was built around 1912. Leonard L. Bridwell, a driver for J. C. McKinstry, was the first recorded occupant of the house. The house was later occupied by various renters, most of whom worked as laborers. Joseph Wright is listed as the home’s occupant in 1927 and later with his wife, Melissa, in 1929. Joseph worked as a janitor for the Confederate Home. The next long-time renters of the house were Houston and Clara Desmond, who lived in the house from around 1935–1941. Houston worked as a laborer for the City Street & Bridge Division. The house was then rented by Joseph and Louise Edwards in 1944. Joseph was a carpenter for Calcasieu Lumber. Earnest and Willie Young rented the house in 1947. Earnest worked as a driver. Arnold and Annie Cain owned the house from around 1949–1952. Arnold worked as a firefighter for S. P. Lines. Oscar and Wilma Proffitt owned the house beginning in 1955. Oscar worked as a clerk for W.G. Rissmann Grocery. PROPERTY EVALUATION The Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Historic Resources Survey and Assessment, Austin, Texas (Preservation Central, Inc., 2016) lists the property as contributing to a potential Brackenridge School Historic District, recommended as eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and as a local historic district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The house is an example of an early 20th-century house with historic-period changes including installation of asbestos siding and replacement of an earlier full-width porch. 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 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JANUARY 24, 2022 GF-2022-000303 608 E. 41ST STREET D.8 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Replace all windows, open enclosed front porch and replace screens, remove chimney, replace roof with standing-seam metal, add dormer to main façade, remove decorative brackets, and construct a two-story addition immediately above the ridgeline of a ca. 1930 one-story house. 1) Window replacement: replace most existing windows, except porch windows. Window at main façade will be removed and replaced with new window of similar configuration. Windows at secondary elevations appear to be vinyl. 2) Open enclosed front porch, removing existing screens and knee wall, and replace screens with undivided retractable screen. 3) Remove existing brick chimney. 4) Replace roof with standing-seam metal roof to match proposed addition. 5) Add dormer to main façade. The proposed dormer is gabled, with a single arched window. 6) Remove decorative brackets at entryway and gable ends. 7) Demolish existing addition and carport and construct a two-story addition to the rear of the house, immediately above the existing roof ridge. The proposed addition is clad in painted brick and horizontal fiber- cement siding. Its irregular compound roof is clad in standing-seam metal and features shed, side-gable, and gabled profiles. Windows are a combination of fixed and 1:1 casement, with full-height 2:2 fixed windows with decorative half-timbered trim at the east elevation and an ornamental fountain beneath. Decorative exposed purlins are proposed for eave overhangs at east and rear elevations. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story cross-gabled house with partial-width inset screened porch, steep gable with deep eaves and triangular knee braces, arched front entryway with decorative brackets and exposed rafter tails at gabled portico, original lattice window at main façade, and horizontal wood siding. The main house at 608 E. 41st Street was constructed around 1930 by W. D. Nealand. Frances and W. Bryan Stoermer were its first and longest-term owners. W. B. Stoermer owned and operated a welding and machinist shop with his brother Clarence. The shop was located on E. 5th Street, though the address changed from the 100 block to the 300 block. The Stoermers constructed a rear dwelling unit in 1936, and it became a steady rental property even after their departure in the early 1940s. 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 …
CONCEPT RENDERING PROJECT TEAM ZONING & CODE ANALYSIS OWNER JOHN DAVIS 608 E 41ST STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78751 STRUCTURAL A-1 ENGINEERING ENGINEER 1006 VANCE JACKSON ROAD SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78201 LEGAL DESCRIPTION 0.1172 AC OF LOT 6 BLK 6 OLT 14 DIV C IDEAL PLACE MAYRA RAMIREZ 210-625-4825 mayra@a-1engineering.com PARCEL ID ZONING BUILDING CODES 0219080107 SF-3-CO-NP ARCHITECT studioHA JOHN DAVIS 410-507-9931 jrandolphd@gmail.com 2114 E 16TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 HOLLY ARTHUR, AIA 512-694-3557 holly@studioha.com 2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (COA AMMENDMENTS) 2021 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE (COA AMMENDMENTS) 2021 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE (COA AMMENDMENTS) 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (COA AMMENDMENTS) 2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE (COA) BUILDING DESCRIPTION WOOD FRAMED TWO STORY RESIDENCE LEGAL JURISDICTION AUSTIN, TEXAS, TRAVIS COUNTY OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION R-1 FIRE SPRINKLER NOT REQUIRED ISSUED DATE 2021-12-23 PROJECT # 2102 PERMIT SET AREA CALCULATIONS SYMBOL LEGEND 1 / A3.0 ELEVATION ROOM NAME 1.01 200 SF ROOM NAME NUMBER AREA BUILDING SECTION DOOR NUMBER 1 A3.0 A3.0 1 1 A3.0 1 A3.0 1.01 1.01 A1 A TA-1 WALL SECTION WINDOW TYPE SECTION DETAIL PARTITION TYPE DETAIL PLUMBING FIXTURE TYPE TOILET ACCESSORY TYPE VICINITY MAP 608 E 41st STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78751 TRUE NORTH (SMALL LOT AMNESTY ALLOWS FOR 2,300 SQFT) DRAWING INDEX ARCHITECTURAL STRUCTURAL G1.0 G1.1 A0.1 A0.2 A1.0 A1.1 A1.2 A1.3 A1.4 A1.5 A1.6 A2.0 A2.1 A3.0 A3.1 A5.0 A5.1 A5.2 A5.3 A5.4 E1.1 E1.2 COVER SHEET SPECIFICATIONS DEMO SITE PLAN DEMO PLANS SITE PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN FIRST FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN SECOND FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN ROOF PLAN ATTIC EXEMPTION EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS BUILDING SECTIONS BUILDING SECTIONS STAIRS STAIRS EXTERIOR DETAILS EXTERIOR DETAILS EXTERIOR DETAILS L1 CEILING AND UTILITY PLAN L2 CEILING AND UTILITY PLAN S0.0 S1.1 S1.2 S2.1 S2.2 S2.3 S2.4 S2.5 S3.1 S4.1 S4.2 COVER SHEET GENERAL NOTES SCHEDULES FOUNDATION AND SAW CUT LAYOUT FRAMING PLAN FRAMING PLAN FRAMING PLAN FRAMING PLAN FOUNDATION DETAILS FRAMING SECTION AND DETAILS FRAMING DETAILS PROJECT DAVIS HOUSE 608 E 41st STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78751 G1.0 COVER SHEET FOR REFERENCE ONLY GENERAL NOTES 1. ALL WORK SHALL BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH APPLICABLE BUILDING CODES, AND TO INCLUDE ALL REQUIREMENTS OF OTHER AGENCIES HAVING JURISDICTION. 2. EXAMINATION OF THE SITE AND PORTIONS THEREOF THAT AFFECT THIS WORK SHALL BE MADE BY THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR, WHO SHALL COMPARE EXISTING CONDITIONS WITH THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SATISFY HIM/HERSELF AS TO THE EXISTING CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH WORK IS TO BE PERFORMED. CONTRACTOR SHALL …
E U N E V K A C E P E 41st ST REET E U N E V K A C E P FRONT YARD - STREET SIDE SIDE YARD - STREET SIDE CONTEXT NOT TO SCALE EXISTING BUILDING REAR YARD SIDE YARD RESIDENTIAL ADDITION H I S T O R I C D E S I G N S T A N D A R D S 6 0 8 E 4 1 S T S T R E E T A U S T I N , T X 7 8 7 5 1 P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 2 | 1 of 1 1 LOCATION ADDITION IS LOCATED SO THAT IT DOES NOT VISUALLY OVERPOWER THE EXISTING BUILDING, COMPROMISE ITS HISTORIC CHARACTER, OR DESTROY SIGNIFICANT FEATURES OR MATERIALS 2-STORY ADDITION NEW BALCONY EXISTING CONDITIONS 2-STORY ADDITION NEW DORMER EXISTING BUILDING NEW DORMER REMOVING SCREENED PORCH ROOF PLAN PERSPECTIVE FROM STREET SIDE AT FRONT RESIDENTIAL ADDITION H I S T O R I C D E S I G N S T A N D A R D S 6 0 8 E 4 1 S T S T R E E T A U S T I N , T X 7 8 7 5 1 P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 2 | 2 of 4 2 SCALE, MASSING, AND HEIGHT ADDITION TO COMPLEMENT THE SCALE AND MASSING OF THE HISTORIC BUILDING. MINIMIZE THE APPEARANCE OF THE ADDITION FROM THE STREET FACED BY THE HISTORIC BUILDING’S FRONT WALL. SOUTHWEST VIEW - EXISTING CONDITIONS SOUTHEAST VIEW - EXISTING CONDITIONS NEW GABLE ROOF MATCHES EXISTING ROOF SLOPES NEW BALCONY 2-STORY ADDITION 2-STORY ADDITION NEW DORMER EXISTING BUILDING SOUTHWEST VIEW - SIDE YARD (PROPOSED DESIGN) SOUTHEAST VIEW - STREET SIDE (PROPOSED DESIGN) RESIDENTIAL ADDITION H I S T O R I C D E S I G N S T A N D A R D S 6 0 8 E 4 1 S T S T …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JANUARY 24, 2022 PR-2021-202292, GF-2021-001028 607 E 38TH STREET D.9 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1935 duplex. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH PROPERTY EVALUATION One-story side-gabled duplex with raised concrete stoops at either end of the façade. It exhibits modest Craftsman stylistic influences, including exposed rafter tails and knee braces supporting small gabled roofs over the porch stoops. The building has wood siding, paired 1:1 windows, and Craftsman-style wood doors with three vertical lights. The duplex at 607 E 38th Street was built in the mid-1930s. The first recorded owner of the duplex was Lucille Marlow, a bookkeeper at Austin Metal & Iron Co. The other occupants of the duplex were various renters made up of military personnel, students, and administrators. The draft North Loop-Hancock-Boggy Creek survey lists the property as a medium preservation priority. 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 may meet two criteria: a. Architecture. This building is a good example of a Craftsman-style duplex, a relatively rare building form. 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 permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. LOCATION MAP D.9 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos D.9 – 3 Demolition permit application, 2022 D.9 – 4 Google Street View, 2021 Occupancy History City Directory Research, September 2021; January 2017 1959 Douglas E. Jourdan, renter David W. Campbell, renter 1957 Donald and Edell Wentz, renters USAF Billy B. and Wanda R. Wylie, renters Pharmacist, White Pharmacy 1955 Robert E. and Dorothy Richardson, renters Student Billy B. and Wanda R. Wylie, renters Billy – pharmacist Wanda – office secretary, State Health Department …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: TBD HLC DATE: January 24, 2022 PC DATE: APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-opposed) HISTORIC NAME: Charles E. Green House (El Rancho Verde) WATERSHED: Johnson Creek NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: West Austin Neighborhood Group A.1 – 1 ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 1505 Forest Trail ZONING CHANGE: MF-3-NP to MF-3-H-NP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff finds that the house meets the criteria for landmark designation for its unique architecture, landscape features, and historical association with Charles E. Green, editor of the Austin American-Statesman for over 30 years. The commission may want to consider the character of Green’s writings in determining whether to recommend historic zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Architecture, historical associations, and landscape feature HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The 2011 MoPac reconnaissance survey report lists the property as contributing to a potential historic district. Note that the Historic Landmark Commission previously conducted a public hearing for demolition of this property but did not reach a resolution. The case was initially heard on January 23, 2017 (see staff report). After multiple applicant-requested postponements, the case did not reappear on the September 25, 2017 agenda. CITY COUNCIL DATE: ORDINANCE READINGS: ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: CASE MANAGER: Elizabeth Brummett PHONE: 512-974-1264 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Preservation Austin, SELTexas, Save Barton Creek Assn., Save Historic Muny District, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources, Tarrytown Alliance, Tarrytown Neighborhood Association, West Austin Neighborhood Group BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: Architecture: The house retains a high degree of integrity and is a unique example of its style and construction materials. It is a one-story, U-plan, brick veneer house with “weeping” mortar, corners of rubble volcanic stone, and a central stone chimney. The moderately pitched hipped roof has brackets along the eaves. Windows are 1:1 wood sash with 4:4 screens and blue wood shutters on the facade. The centrally located front entrance has a chevron-patterned wood door. The interior of the house is also remarkably intact. Rustic elements include heavy timber trusses and warm wood wall paneling and flooring in the living room. A bathroom tile depicts a cowboy smoking a cigarette. While an architect is not known, the house expresses the personality of Charles E. Green, for whom it was …
