Response to Historic Landmark Commission for discussion November 16, 2020 To: Chair and Commissioners, Historic Landmark Commission From: Robin and Taylor Bruce – owners of 1406 Ethridge Ave, and Sam Burch, architect for 1406 Ethridge Ave Date: November 13, 2020 Subject: Proposed Renovation of 1406 Ethridge Ave, Austin TX 78703 Response We are submitting this statement in support of granting permit to move forward with updates and renovations at 1406 Ethridge Ave (“1406”), Austin, TX 78703. First, we are incredibly grateful to the HLC for highlighting the pioneering legacy of the original occupants of 1406, Reverend Edmund Heinsohn and his family. While we had heard some of the home’s history from the last occupant in the process of our purchase transactions, we are thankful to have this more detailed history of Reverend Heinsohn’s perspective, leadership, and impact. Thank you for putting this together! We feel honored to be the stewards of this home’s legacy of inclusion and warmth and to be raising our children amidst such shared values. We would be delighted to speak further with the HLC or relevant parties about ways in which we might further make known Reverend Heinsohn’s work and impact on our city. Our aim in this renovation is to preserve the defining qualities of 1406 while updating the space to accommodate our family of five. We plan to maintain the general look and feel of the home, extending its life and roots in the community. For example, our hope with the extension of the front porch is to create a further sense of welcome and neighborly engagement. We have also sought the opinion of architect Sam Burch in response to the specific elements detailed in the HLC’s review. His expert and opinion and response are recorded here: • The garage is in fact not a new addition as is stated on C.3-2. The garage was added in our estimation sometime in the 1990s and currently has a composition shingle roof and fiber lap siding. We are simply recladding the exterior, replacing the composition shingle and adding living space in the existing attic which will not change the overall roofline. We are adding a dormer that is visible from the driveway. • The new addition detailed in submitted plans at the rear of the house is replacing an existing addition that was constructed at the same time as the garage. It is poorly built and …
APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT WITHIN A NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 2020 81 SAN MARCOS STREET WILLOW-SPENCE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT PROPOSAL Foundation repair to a wood-frame, pier-and-beam building contributing to the Willow- Spence National Register Historic District pursuant to a Heritage Grant application. C.5 - 1 PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The applicant proposes foundation repair to a wood-frame, pier-and-beam building that is contributing to the Willow-Spence National Register Historic District and is eligible for grant funding for this proposal. The proposed work consists of installing new high carbon seamless steel T-bracket piers, pressure treated 4x6 beams, and mortar foundation skirting; the building will be leveled with the installation of a steel flat bar concrete board and blocking where necessary to ensure that all piers support the load of the building. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation are used to evaluate projects in National Register historic districts. This project is a foundation repair project; only Standard 9 appears to apply: 9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment. The proposal is for foundation repair that will not damage or destroy any historic materials that characterize the building. The project meets the applicable standards. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS Not reviewed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve as proposed. C.5 - 2 C.5 - 3
APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT WITHIN A NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION CONGRESS AVENUE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT NOVEMBER 16, 2020 506 CONGRESS AVENUE C.6 - 1 PROPOSAL Paint a mural on the face of the building. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The applicant proposes painting a mural on the face of the building on Congress Avenue. This building was the former Yaring’s Store, but was architecturally modified in 2002 with the installation of additional tall fixed sash windows in the second story and a new steel and glass storefront, so that it may no longer be contributing to the Congress Avenue National Register Historic District. The changes were reviewed and approved by the Commission in 2002. 506 Congress Avenue prior to 2002 remodeling 506 Congress Avenue after renovations The proposed mural is large and colorful with a soccer motif. It was designed by renowned Spanish artist Ruben Sanchez; Here is his website https://www.iamrubensanchez.com C.6 - 2 STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation do not apply to artwork applied to buildings in historic districts, and the Commission has no specific guidelines or standards for proposed artwork. The mural could be removed in the future without damage to the structure. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS C.6 - 3 Not reviewed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends postponement to resolve outstanding questions and processes relating to this building and proposal. The pre-2002 façade of the Yaring’s Building was not yet 50 years old at the time that the Commission reviewed the modifications to the storefront and upper story, and the Congress Avenue historic district nomination did not call out the building as significant (there were no determinations of contributing or non-contributing structures in that nomination). The question now is whether the building retains sufficient integrity to relate its history so that it would be contributing to the historic district today. This building is between two historic landmarks: the Robinson-Rosner Building at 504 Congress Avenue to the south, and the Scarbrough Building to the north. The Commission should identify and evaluate any concerns about introducing a bold and colorful mural on this building as it potentially affects the context of the two adjacent historic landmark buildings as well as the context of the Congress Avenue Historic District. The applicant should consult with the staff of the Art in Public Places program for their input on this mural before the Commission renders a decision.
D.1 Request for postponement to March, 2021 from property owner Steve, very good to meet you today. Please postpone our slot with the Historic Landmark Commission for 4 months, until March 2021. thanks, Josh Wilson 4714 Rowena Ave.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0431 605 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD D.14 - 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1928 commercial building, apartment, and greenhouse. ARCHITECTURE The complex consists of a two-story rectangular-plan commercial building with living quarters upstairs; this building has single 1:1 fenestration and corner parapets; it is a stuccoed building. The front section of the two story building is a one-story, rectangular-plan commercial building with large display windows and a round-arched stuccoed trellis at the entryway. Several one-story glass and metal greenhouses flank the west (right) side of the commercial building. RESEARCH This complex was once the home of McPhail’s Wayside Gardens, later McPhail’s Wayside Florist, one of the first and only 24-hour florists in Austin. Virgil and Rosa McPhail came to Austin from Beaumont and established the Wayside Gardens on the south side of Barton Springs Road. They built their home and florist shop on the site around 1928; the business remained in family hands until about 10 years ago. Virgil McPhail had several relatives also involved in the floral business in Austin. A brother owned the Barton Springs Floral Company down the road, and various other family members owned florist shops throughout the city, including the Airport Florists on Airport Boulevard. After Virgil and Rosa McPhail divorced around 1938 (and Virgil moved to 1108 Lavaca Street while Rosa remained here), Virgil McPhail went on to operate the Avenue Florists at 19th (now Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard) and the Interregional Highway (now IH-35), while Rosa McPhail continued operations at this Barton Springs Road location. Virgil McPhail also served as the chief floral inspector for the State Department of Agriculture in the late 1930s, and was renowned for traveling the state investigating flowers that he could bring back to Austin to cultivate. The Wayside Gardens and Florists was only one of several business interests Virgil McPhail had in the city. He was also the proprietor of the Hokey Pokey Grocery Store at 709 E. 6th Street in the 1920s, and opened the Sunken Gardens, an amusement area, on Barton Springs Road in the early 1930s. It appears that Virgil and Rosa McPhail reunited after their divorce – she is listed as his widow in his 1965 obituary. STAFF COMMENTS The building is beyond the bounds of any City survey to date. Staff has evaluated this building for designation as a historic landmark …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0440 416 W. 12TH STREET D.16 - 1 PROPOSAL RESEARCH STAFF COMMENTS Demolish a ca. 1956 building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and construct a new high-rise building in its place, incorporating some features of the historic structure into the new design, primarily in the ground-floor interior spaces. ARCHITECTURE Please see the attached nomination of the building to the National Register of Historic Places. Please see the attached nomination of the building to the National Register of Historic Places. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012 under Criteria A and C for its significance in the areas of education and architecture. As such, under City Code, it does not need to meet additional criteria for designation as a historic landmark. STAFF RECOMMENDATION While staff appreciates the applicant’s sensitive approach to preserving a portion of the finishes of the building in the proposed new design, staff cannot recommend that a building individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places should be demolished. Staff recommends either postponing this case, or initiating the historic zoning case on this building so that the applicant and the Commission can have the opportunity for continuing dialogue on how best to preserve the character and integrity of the National Register-listed building while still considering a proposal for partial redevelopment of the site. In staff’s evaluation, preserving portions of the exterior finishes of the building into an interior space of the proposed new building is not sufficiently respectful of the integrity, design, and significance of the existing building. Providing an opportunity for continuing conversations about the relationship of historic and new may result in a proposal that is much more palatable to both the owners of the building and the interests of preserving buildings that have demonstrated historical significance. LOCATION MAP D.16 - 2
NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 RECEIVE* (Expires 5/31/2012) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Registration Form FEB 2 4 REGISTER OF h - : '^LACK NATIONAL PAF> •:i-yt 1. NAME OF PROPERTY HISTORIC NAME: OTHER NAME/SITE NUMBER: N/A 2. LOCATION Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Headquarters Building STREET & NUMBER: CITY OR TOWN: STATE: Texas 416 West 12th Street Austin CODE: TX COUNTY: • NOT FOR PUBLICATION Travis • VICINITY CODE: 453 ZIP CODE: 78701 3. STATE/FEDERAL AGENCY CERTIFICATION As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this 0 nomination • request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property 0 meets • does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant • nationally • statewide 0 locally. (• See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official / Till Texas Historical Commission State or Federal agency / bureau or Tribal Government State Historic Preservation Officer 2k Date ' 12^ In my opinion, the property • meets • does not meet the National Register criteria. {• See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of commenting or other official Date hereby caftify that the property is: Date of Action State or Federal agency / bureau or Tribal Government 4. NATIONAL/PARK SERVICE CERTIFICATION I entered in the National Register • See continuation sheet. • determined eligible for the National Register • See continuation sheet. • determined not eligible for the National Register. • removed from the National Register • See continuation sheet. • other, explain • See continuation sheet. USDI/NPS NRHP Registration Form Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Headquarters Building Austin, Travis County, Texas Page 2 5. CLASSIFICATION OWNERSHIP OF PROPERTY CATEGORY OF PROPERTY X X private public - Local public - State public - Federal building(s) district site structure object NUMBER OF RESOURCES WITHIN PROPERTY contributing noncontributing 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 buildings sites structures objects total NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTING RESOURCES PREVIOUSLY LISTED IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER! 0 NAME OF RELATED MULTIPLE PROPERTY LISTING: N/A 6. FUNCTION OR USE HISTORIC FUNCTIONS: COMMERCE/TRADE / organizadonal = professional organization headquarters CURRENT FUNCTIONS: COMMERCE/TRADE / organizational …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0437 3315 PERRY LANE D.17 - 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1948 house. ARCHITECTURE One-story, irregular-plan, side-gabled, stone-veneered frame ranch-style house with sections of board-and-batten siding; multi-light metal-framed casement windows; prominent, stone- veneer-clad exterior chimney; integral two-bay garage to the right of the main block of the façade. RESEARCH The house was built in 1948 by Barnes Hoff, a local real estate developer. The first owners and occupants were William G. and Ethel Darley, who lived here from 1948 until around 1954. William G. Darley grew up in San Antonio but began his career in Cleveland, Ohio, where he worked as a draftsman in the petroleum industry and later in the lamp department of General Electric. He returned to Texas after World War II, and bought this house in Austin in 1948. He and his wife Ethel eventually moved back to San Antonio, where he worked as an electrical inspector for a military installation there. William George Darley died in Bexar County in 1981; Ethel Darley died in 2003. Both are buried in San Antonio. From around 1954 through the end of the 1950s, the house was owned and occupied by Calvin C. and Ruby Boykin. Calvin C. Boykin was in the hotel business, managing hotels in Texas, New Mexico, and other places in the Southwest. He appears to have lived the longest in Big Spring, Texas, where he managed the Crawford Hotel. Although his own obituary in the Austin newspapers was very short, that of his daughter, Jo Anne, included in the backup, details more of the life of the Boykins and their careers in hotel management. STAFF COMMENTS The house is beyond the bounds of any City survey to date. Staff has evaluated this house for designation as a historic landmark and has determined that the house while the house clearly meets the criterion for designation as a significant example of ranch-style residential design in Austin, the criterion for historical significance does not appear to be justified: a. Architecture. The house is am excellent example of mid-century ranch-style residential design with its long, low profile, use of native materials, particularly the stone veneer, and the pattern of fenestration. The house meets the criterion for architectural significance. b. Historical association. The house was owned by two families during the historic period: an electrical engineer, and a retired hotel manager. …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0439 3807 AVENUE B D.18 - 1 PROPOSAL Relocate a ca. 1929 house to Round Rock, Texas. ARCHITECTURE One-story, rectangular-plan, front-gabled frame bungalow with a partial-width, front-gabled independent porch on ornamental metal supports; single and paired 1:1 fenestration. The house has an addition to the rear that was constructed in 1966 and is virtually indistinguishable from the original house except for its windows facing the back yard. RESEARCH The house appears to have been built around 1929; the first owners and occupants were Austin R. and Maude Busch, who lived here until around 1950, although it is not certain that Austin R. Busch lived in this house with his wife. The Busch family lived in Cedar Bayou, Texas in Chambers County between Houston and Beaumont in the 1920s. Austin R. Busch worked in the oil industry as a gauger, and his 1951 obituary in the Baytown, Texas newspaper, relates that he was a lifelong resident of the area. Maude Busch was from Austin, and appears to have lived in this house with her daughter, Catherine. Austin R. Busch is not listed with Maude Busch in either the 1930 nor the 1940 U.S. census reports, but Maude Busch is listed as married rather than divorced. The 1941 Austin city directory shows Maude Busch as the widow of Austin R. Busch, but he did not die until 1951. The 1947 and 1949 Austin city directories only show Maude R. Busch. There is a real estate transfer from Austin R. Busch to Maude Busch in 1946, but it is unclear whether he transferred this property to her at that time, although her single listing in the Austin city directories thereafter appear to confirm a separation and perhaps divorce at that time. Maude Busch lived here until around 1950, when she apparently moved to Baytown. She retained ownership of this house at least through the mid-1960s, as her name appears on the building permit for a rear addition in 1966. Austin R. Busch died in Chambers County, Texas in 1951 and was buried in Baytown; Maude Busch died in 1969 and is also buried in Baytown but they do not appear to have been buried together. STAFF COMMENTS The house is not within the limits of either the Hyde Park National Register Historic District nor the Hyde Park Local Historic District. Staff has evaluated …
D.2 - 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS (PARTIAL) GF-2020-119343 1113 W. 22ND HALF STREET PROPOSAL Construct second-floor and rear additions, modify the entrance and chimney, change window openings, replace windows, demolish a detached garage, and construct an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). ARCHITECTURE 1-story, rectangular-plan house capped by a combination hipped and gabled roof and clad in brick. Features include 1-over-1 wood-sash windows and an exterior brick chimney. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposed project includes six parts: 1) Remove brick and stone knee walls at the uncovered entry porch and construct a new covered front porch. The new porch features arched brick openings, a gabled roof, and stucco cladding. 2) Construct a second-floor addition set back approximately 12’ from the front wall of the house. The addition is clad in lap cementitious siding and features a hipped roof, an eyebrow dormer clad in stucco, and fixed and casement windows; the sash material is yet to be determined. 3) Cover the brick chimney with stucco and alter its form. 4) Alter most window openings. 5) Replace all windows with fixed and casement windows, sash material to be determined. 6) Construct a 1-story rear addition 7) Demolish a detached garage. The garage is capped with a hipped roof and clad in wood siding, and features at least one 6-over-6 wood sash window and paired wood garage doors. 8) Construct a 2-story accessory dwelling unit (ADU). The building has a footprint of 633 square feet, a hipped roof, and lap cementitious siding. Features include casement and other windows, some arched; a fully glazed door; and a corner entry porch with a Classical Revival-style column. 9) Construct a wood deck and trellis between the principal building and new ADU. RESEARCH The property was occupied by a series of short-term renters, some of whom were prominent in the city, state, and country. Walter S. Adkins (occupant ca. 1932-35) was a nationally known geologist who worked at UT’s Bureau of Economic Geology. Ralph Yarborough served as a state district judge when he lived in the property (1937). He was elected a U.S. senator in 1957, where he broke with other Southern legislators to champion progressive causes. Stuart S. and Matilda Dabaghi Nemir lived in the property in 1941, before moving into their longtime home next door. According to neighbors, the Nemirs owned a dry goods store on Guadalupe Street before purchasing then-decade-old …
CERTIFIED PROFFESIONAL BUILDING DESIGNER N A T I O N A L C O U N C I L O F B U I L D I N G D E S I G N E R TIOIN A TIFIC R E C GLENN K. EASON 44-505 CERTIFIED PROFFESIONAL BUILDING DESIGNER N A T I O N A L C O U N C I L O F B U I L D I N G D E S I G N E R TIOIN A TIFIC R E C GLENN K. EASON 44-505 CERTIFIED PROFFESIONAL BUILDING DESIGNER N A T I O N A L C O U N C I L O F B U I L D I N G D E S I G N E R TIOIN A TIFIC R E C GLENN K. EASON 44-505
D.3 - 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0353 2505 PARK VIEW DRIVE PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1954 house in the Air-Conditioned Village. ARCHITECTURE One-story, side-gabled, Ranch-style house with deep eaves and an extension of the front roofline to constitute a covered walkway from what was the attached carport to the front door. The house has a combination of red brick and wood siding; fenestration consists of aluminum-framed sliding windows with a clerestory pane above; grouped in a triple configuration on the front of the house. The carport has been enclosed with horizontal siding, and contains a paired set of the same windows. The porch has been modified to give the house somewhat of an Arts and Crafts appearance with tapered porch posts and stone piers at the front door. To the left of the front door is a brick-veneered wall that extends almost to the roofline; a narrow band of horizontal wood siding containing a pair of sliding windows tops the brick veneer and wraps around the left side of the house. The house has two rear additions, constructed in 1963 and 1964, the latter providing a mother-in-law apartment on-site. RESEARCH The house at 2505 Park View Drive was the Frigidaire House, designed by Ned A. Cole. S.R. Sheppard was the builder. Frigidaire was one of the air conditioning companies pairing with local homebuilders and the National Association of Home Builders to construct houses to test the cost effectiveness and appeal of central air conditioning in houses priced for middle-class consumers. This house is one of several in the Air-Conditioned Village designed by Ned Cole, a local architect and designer, who was instrumental in attracting the National Association of Home Builders to Austin to build a small neighborhood of modest homes with central air conditioning. The builder was S.R. Sheppard, a local contractor who was interested in energy efficiency and had already constructed a house with wall and attic insulation and air conditioning in a nearby West Austin neighborhood before embarking on this more modest house in the Air-Conditioned Village. Austin’s Air-Conditioned Village was the largest of several experiments throughout the country in the early 1950s to test the feasibility of designing and building homes with central air conditioning for middle class buyers. Up until that time, central air conditioning was generally only offered in more expensive homes, and the need for more homes …
D.4 - 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0352 2507 PARK VIEW DRIVE PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1954 house in Austin’s Air-Conditioned Village. ARCHITECTURE The house is one-story, designed in the Ranch style with a combination of board-and-batten, and a horizontally-laid random narrow stone course veneer wainscoting across the front of the house; a side-gabled roof with deep eaves shades the structure. Fenestration consists of metal-framed horizontally-sliding window to the right of the single-leaf glazed front door (a modern replacement) and then a series of awning-style wood-frame windows above the stone wainscoting. The house has an attached garage at the far right end of the facade, once an open double carport. RESEARCH This house is the Carrier house, designed by the Carrier Corporation in conjunction with local architect H.D. Powers, and built by local contractor Andrew S. Patton. H.D. Powers had worked for the Federal Housing Administration prior to this job, and designed five houses in the Air-Conditioned Village for various air conditioning manufacturers. All of his houses had masonry veneer exteriors and were built on a slab. Powers and Patton collaborated on a house featured in the 1953 Parade of Homes. Austin’s Air-Conditioned Village was the largest of one of several experiments throughout the country in the early 1950s to test the feasibility of designing and building homes with central air conditioning for the middle class. Up until that time, central air conditioning was something that was only offered in high-end homes, and the need for more homes for returning servicemen spurred an increase in developing technology for new middle-class homeowners. The Air-Conditioned Village in Austin was specifically envisioned as a neighborhood of relatively modest, if technologically-advanced houses, all with a price tag affordable to many middle-class buyers and as a test case for the cost effectiveness for modest homes in a warm and humid climate. Typical of the early purchasers of the houses in the Air-Conditioned Village, the house at 2507 Park View Drive was initially occupied by Cyrus and Dorothy Brown, who only lived here for a short period of time. His occupation was not listed in the Austin city directory, but it appears that Cyrus Brown was a lumberman from Shallowater, near Lubbock. He does not appear in city directories either before or after the edition of 1954, and he died in Vernon, Texas in 1981. His death certificate noted that …
D.5 - 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS GF-2020-140147 1806 TRAVIS HEIGHTS BOULEVARD PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Partially demolish and construct an addition to a ca. 1930 house. 1) Reconfigure and replace windows and doors. Proposed fenestration includes an added French door at main façade. Glazing replacements include double-hung, awning, and fixed aluminum-clad, divided-light windows. 2) Construct a 2-story addition to the rear of the house. The proposed addition, clad in horizontal fiber-cement siding, features a gabled roof with slope to match existing roofline, 4:4 double-hung aluminum-clad windows capped by standing-seam shed awnings, and a rear dormer with metal shed roof, mulled 4-light windows, and exposed rafter tails. 3) Construct a second-story dormer at the east (main) elevation. The proposed dormer is clad in horizontal fiber-cement siding. It features a standing-seam metal shed roof with exposed rafter tails and 4-light aluminum-clad ribbon windows. 4) Add a wraparound deck with metal guardrail to the main, north, and west elevations. Main elevation deck will replace existing concrete stoop. 5) Repair existing brick and stone. Salvage stone from enlarged front façade opening. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story Tudor Revival house clad in stone, brick, stucco, and horizontal wood with a cross- gabled roof. It has mulled and single double-hung 1:1 wood windows, a stone veneer chimney, and exposed rafter tails at the front and rear elevations. The gable features a steeply sloped roofline with deep eaves, extending downward to meet the gable’s flared stone detailing. 1806 Travis Heights Boulevard was constructed between 1926 and 1930 by the Stussy Realty Company. Its first occupant was contractor William A. Woolsey. Woolsey also constructed a garage apartment on the property, then rented out one building while he occupied the other. By 1944, he had sold the house. A series of short-term occupants lived there until 1952, when it was purchased by Neil D. and Louetta R. Galbraith. Neil Galbraith worked as a pharmacist and later managed a dry- cleaning company; Louetta Galbraith worked as a clerk and manager at several women’s clothing stores. STAFF COMMENTS The building is recommended contributing to a potential Travis Heights National Register Historic District; however, the district nomination has not completed the federal designation approval process. 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). D. 5 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0395 910 WEST ELIZABETH STREET D.6 - 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1937 house. ARCHITECTURE One-story, rectangular-plan, front-gabled rock veneered frame house with a rear frame addition; symmetrical composition consisting of a central doorway with a front-gabled entry hood, and a single 6:6 window on each side of the door; the tympanum of the front gable is sheathed in wood planks following the contour of the gable roofline. RESEARCH The house was built in 1937 by John S. Minyard and his wife, Gertrude, who lived here until around 1943. John S. Minyard was listed as a carpenter in the city directories and as a contractor in general construction in the 1940 U.S. Census report. They lived in El Paso in 1935. John S. Minyard died in Littlefield, Texas in 1948; Gertrude Minyard died at the home of her son in Galveston in 1950. After a short period of tenancy by a renter, the house was purchased by Emma Anderson, a widow, in the late 1940s. Emma Anderson had no occupation listed in the city directories and lived here until around 1950. The house was then a rental property again through the 1950s. John Diaz, who had no occupation listed in the city directories, was listed as the owner of the property in 1959. STAFF COMMENTS The house is beyond the bounds of any City survey to date. Staff has evaluated this house for designation as a historic landmark and has determined that the house does not meet the criteria for landmark designation as set forth in City Code: a. Architecture. The house is a nice example of a stone-veneered house that characterizes some Austin residential building materials in the first half of the 20th century, but otherwise displays no architectural significance. b. Historical association. The house was built by a carpenter/general contractor, John S. Minyard, who lived here until around 1943; in the late 1940s, it was the home of a widow. There do not appear to be significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The house was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The house does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0400 1400 DRAKE AVENUE D.7 - 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1937 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story, rectangular-plan, side-gabled frame house with a central, front-gabled independent porch on paired, plain wood posts; single and paired 1:1 fenestration. The house was built around 1937 by Paul Kirschner, a local builder and developer. The house was first purchased by Emmitt and Gertie Grosskopf, who lived here from around 1938 until around 1943. Emmitt Grosskopf was a blue print operator for the State Highway Department; Gertie Grosskopf was a service representative for the telephone company. Joseph C. and Wilhelmina Collins purchased the house around 1948 after it having been rented out for several years in the mid-1940s. Joseph C. Collins was a deaf mute who worked as a linotype operator for the Steck Company, a local printing and bookbinding company. The Collinses lived here until around 1956. Sam Alton Brooks, a longtime service man for the City Water and Light Department, purchased the house around 1956 and lived here until his death in 1988. STAFF COMMENTS The house was listed with no priority for research in the Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey (1984). It is contributing to the pending Travis Heights National Register Historic District. Staff has evaluated this house for designation as a historic landmark and has determined that the house may meet the criteria for landmark designation as set forth in City Code: a. Architecture. The house is a classic vernacular 1930s cottage with an oversized, front-gabled porch. While a common type at the time of its construction, this is a vanishing resource type, and reflects blue-collar housing in South Austin. b. Historical association. The house is associated with several working class families, none of whom achieved significance individually, but as a group, represent blue-collar families who were able to purchase a house in a popular area of South Austin. c. Archaeology. The house was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The house does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0410 815 WEST 11TH STREET D.9 - 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1911 house. ARCHITECTURE One-story, rectangular-plan, hipped roof frame house with permastone siding, a central, hipped-roof front-facing dormer containing two windows; partial-width inset porch on non- historic wood posts; . RESEARCH The house was built around 1911; the first occupants were Jasper J. and Blanche Coulter, who lived here until around 1917. Jasper Coulter was a book keeper for McKean-Eilers, a large wholesale dry goods company on Congress Avenue (their building is a historic landmark). The house was rented by Lucy Scott, a teacher at Pease School, in the late 1910s and early 1920s. Patrick J. Moran, an oil driller, and his wife, Imogene, are listed as the owners of the house in the 1927 city directory; only Imogene Moran is shown in the 1929 directory. Following the Morans’ ownership of the house, it was a rental property again, with a meat cutter, the superintendent for the Austin Coca-Cola bottling plant, and a projectionist at the Varsity Theater among the tenants. Around 1946, Mrs. Gretta Catterall, a widow, purchased the property; she lived here until around 1970. STAFF COMMENTS The house was listed as a Priority 2 for research in the Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey (1984). Staff has evaluated this house for designation as a historic landmark and has determined that the house may meet the criteria for landmark designation as set forth in City Code: a. Architecture. The house is a good example of a transitional house, between the older Victorian styles and the later bungalows. This house has a traditional form, but without the architectural ornamentation of earlier tastes, and without the simple floorplan and prominent front porch of the later bungalows. This neighborhood has a number of transitional houses; this one would be contributing to a potential historic district in the west end of downtown. b. Historical association. The house was the home of several middle class families, and represents the lifestyle of the middle class during the early 20th century. The house also has a history of both home ownership and rentals that typified residential patterns in this section of the city. While none of the inhabitants appear to have figured significantly in the history of Austin, the character of the house reflects middle class values. c. Archaeology. The house was not evaluated for its …
Statement from Ted Siff, president of the Old Austin Neighborhood Association 11-12-2020 The OANA board voted to take no action regarding the request for a demolition permit on 815 West 11th Street. Best, Ted Ted Siff, President Old Austin Neighborhood Association
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Gaudette, Angela Friday, November 13, 2020 9:39 AM Gaudette, Angela FW: 808 Avondale Rd - Historic Preservation Office 2020.10.26 808 Avondale Rd - Foundation Report by Structural Engineer.pdf (cid:3) (cid:3) >(cid:3)(cid:3) ;(cid:3)Jon(cid:3)Sheller(cid:3) (cid:3) From:(cid:3) Sent:(cid:3)Monday,(cid:3)November(cid:3)9,(cid:3)2020(cid:3)12:54(cid:3)PM(cid:3) To:(cid:3)Sadowsky,(cid:3)Steve(cid:3)<Steve.Sadowsky@austintexas.gov>;(cid:3)Gaudette,(cid:3)Angela(cid:3)<Angela.Gaudette@austintexas.gov>(cid:3) Cc:(cid:3) Subject:(cid:3)Re:(cid:3)808(cid:3)Avondale(cid:3)Rd(cid:3)(cid:882)(cid:3)Historic(cid:3)Preservation(cid:3)Office(cid:3) (cid:3) Hi Steve, Thanks so much for your response, we very much appreciate it. The additional information you provided is helpful. We’ve attached the detailed report from the engineer stating severe foundation issues, along with the foundation not being up to code. His conclusion is that the foundation cannot be properly retrofitted without extensive damage and/or demolition of large portions of the house and that any retrofit would permanently compromise the structural integrity of the entire building. We pursued this report in good faith, hoping that we could use the existing structure for some period of time before eventually designing and building a new home. Please let us know if you have any other questions. We look forward to hearing from you and the Historic Preservation Office upon your further review. Best wishes, Kelly & Jon (cid:3) (cid:3) 1 www.sectexas.com info@sectexas.com (512) 215-4364 Austin 10/26/2020 To: Jon Sheller Re: Existing Residential Foundation and Superstructure Assessment 808 Avondale Rd, Austin, TX 78704 INTRODUCTION I have inspected the existing structure at the above referenced address on behalf of Jon Sheller, Owner. The inspection was part of a Level B investigation of the foundation structure. The investigation was triggered by concerns about ongoing foundation issues and overall framing issues and to determine the extent of structural repairs needed to retrofit the structure to current building codes. According to the Texas Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (Guidelines for the Evaluation and Repair of Residential Foundations, 2009), a Level B investigation consists of: - Interview with homeowner/homeowner’s representative or developer to inquire about possible distress signs around the building and the history of the property. - Visual inspections on the Interior and exterior of the property to search for any visible signs of excessive foundation movement. - Request from the client and review the provided documents regarding the foundation, such as construction drawings, geotechnical reports, previous testing and inspection reports, and previous repair information. Floor levelness: Relative floor elevations were taken to assess flatness of floor structure. - - Make visual observations during a physical walk-through - Observe factors influencing the performance of the foundation. The property …
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Gaudette, Angela Friday, November 13, 2020 9:39 AM Gaudette, Angela FW: 808 Avondale Rd - Historic Preservation Office 2020.10.26 808 Avondale Rd - Foundation Report by Structural Engineer - Highlighted.pdf; 2020.09.17 808 Avondale Rd - Inspection Report - Highlighted.pdf; 2020.09.17 808 Avondale Rd - Inspection Photos.pdf; 2020.09.17 Accurate Leak - Report - 808 AVONDALE RD - AUSTIN - A-201430-R - Highlighted.pdf; 2020.09.17 Accurate Leak - Proposal - 808 AVONDALE RD - AUSTIN - QA-310382.pdf; 2020.09.11 808 Avondale Rd - Texas Gas Safety Violations.pdf; 2020.10.15 808 Avondale Rd - CoA Utilities Bill - Oct 2020 - Highlighted.pdf (cid:3) (cid:3)(cid:3) (cid:3) From:(cid:3) Sent:(cid:3)Friday,(cid:3)November(cid:3)13,(cid:3)2020(cid:3)7:15(cid:3)AM(cid:3) To:(cid:3)Sadowsky,(cid:3)Steve(cid:3)<Steve.Sadowsky@austintexas.gov>;(cid:3)Gaudette,(cid:3)Angela(cid:3)<Angela.Gaudette@austintexas.gov>(cid:3) Cc:(cid:3) Subject:(cid:3)Re:(cid:3)808(cid:3)Avondale(cid:3)Rd(cid:3)(cid:882)(cid:3)Historic(cid:3)Preservation(cid:3)Office(cid:3) (cid:3) Hi Steve, Here are the additional attachments - relevant inspection reports and related documents, with the most pertinent information highlighted. Jon(cid:3)Sheller(cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:120) Structural Engineer Foundation Report - Highlighted (cid:120) General Inspections Report - Highlighted (cid:120) General Inspections Photos (cid:120) Sewer Line Report - Highlighted (cid:120) Sewer Line Quote (cid:120) Texas Gas Safety Violations Warning Tags (cid:120) CoA Utilities/Water Bill - Highlighted Cheers, Kelly & Jon (cid:3) 1 www.sectexas.com info@sectexas.com (512) 215-4364 Austin 10/26/2020 To: Jon Sheller - - - Re: Existing Residential Foundation and Superstructure Assessment 808 Avondale Rd, Austin, TX 78704 INTRODUCTION I have inspected the existing structure at the above referenced address on behalf of Jon Sheller, Owner. The inspection was part of a Level B investigation of the foundation structure. The investigation The investigation was triggered by concerns about ongoing foundation issues and overall framing issues and to determine was triggered by concerns about ongoing foundation issues and overall framing issues and to determine the extent of structural repairs needed to retrofit the structure to current building codes. According to the extent of structural repairs needed to retrofit the structure to current building codes. the Texas Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (Guidelines for the Evaluation and Repair of Residential Foundations, 2009), a Level B investigation consists of: Interview with homeowner/homeowner’s representative or developer to inquire about possible distress signs around the building and the history of the property. Visual inspections on the Interior and exterior of the property to search for any visible signs of excessive foundation movement. Request from the client and review the provided documents regarding the foundation, such as construction drawings, geotechnical reports, previous testing and inspection reports, and previous repair information. Floor levelness: Relative floor elevations were …
November 13, 2020 Terri Myers, Chair City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Re: Proposed Historic Design Standards Dear Ms. Myers, Preservation Austin exists to empower Austinites to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful community culture through preservation. We write today to respectfully support Austin's Historic Preservation Office's proposed Historic Design Standards. We commend the time-intensive and community-focused efforts of the working group and the Historic Preservation Office staff. We believe that the design standards will increase equity and accessibility in Austin’s local historic district application process. Preservation Austin has adopted Underrepresented Heritage as an FY21 Advocacy Priority. We see the citywide design standards as an encouragement to many groups who would not have the time or money to develop unique standards for their proposed district. We are optimistic the design standards will encourage new local district applications. At the same time, these design standards will streamline the Historic Landmark Commission process for city staff and advocates alike by providing clear and consistent standards. We believe this will create a more efficient and effective process for the benefit of all. We also believe the standards support the preservation of our city's diverse heritage, for the people of Austin, in a way that's compatible with increasing density. Preservation Austin knows how crucial density is for Austin's future and appreciate that the standards do not discourage density but rather recognizes that it can occur alongside preserving our historic neighborhoods. Preservation Austin encourages the Historic Landmark Commission to support the proposed Historic Design Standards. We know they will be an asset to our city for years to come. We again recognize the dedication that went into creating these standards and hope to see them adopted. Thank you for your service to the community, Clayton Bullock, President
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Gaudette, Angela Sunday, November 15, 2020 4:20 PM Gaudette, Angela FW: Letter of Support for C14H-2020-008/Baker School Historic Landmark Status From: PAZ Preservation <Preservation@austintexas.gov> Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2020 5:51 PM To: Gaudette, Angela <Angela.Gaudette@austintexas.gov> Subject: FW: Letter of Support for C14H‐2020‐008/Baker School Historic Landmark Status *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** TO: Historic Landmark Commission, Planning Commission & City Council FR: Betsy Clubine, Co-President, Hyde Park Neighborhood Association DT: November 5, 2020 Case #: C14H-2020-008 Applicant: Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Baker LLC Historic Name: Baker School On behalf of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association, I am writing to support the proposed zoning change (Case # C14H-2020-008) to designate the former Baker School as a historic landmark. The Baker School is located within the boundaries of the Hyde Park NCCD and Local Historic District and is included in the Hyde Park Neighborhood Plan, approved by the Austin City Council. In December 2017, HPNA members unanimously supported the zoning changes and variances required by Alamo Drafthouse to restore the Baker School for use as their corporate headquarters. As part of that agreement, it was understood that Alamo Drafthouse would seek historic landmark designation for the Baker School building and that any future proposed structures would have to receive a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Landmark Commission. While additions in front of the building are not permitted per the adopted zoning, any additions to the sides of the building should be reviewed as a part of the Austin Historic landmark status for this important site, as well as its status as Contributing to the Local Historic District. Over the past few years, Alamo Drafthouse has meticulously restored not just the exterior of the site, but much of the interior as well—uncovering long-hidden historical/architectural elements of this important site. The zoning ordinance that was adopted requires a 70’ setback along Ave B to protect the front of the lot and building. Currently the front is used for a combination of community gardens and open space used by area residents. In recognition of their outstanding work, the owners and architect received a 2020 Preservation Austin Award for Rehabilitation. 1 About the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association Founded in 1974, HPNA has played a vital role in Austin’s civic life for over four decades, welcoming renters and homeowners of all ages and backgrounds to this historic Central Austin community. …
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Paula Kothmann Sunday, November 15, 2020 10:33 AM PAZ Preservation; Tom Cook Angela Reed; Gaudette, Angela; Clif Ladd; Melanie Martinez; Mary Janecek-Friedman; Michele Webre; bob gee; Claudette A.5 1304 Alta Vista (C14H-2020-0113: vote in support *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners: I'm a resident of the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register District. I heartily endorse A.5 1304 Alta Vista (C14H‐2020‐0113) – Applicant‐initiated zoning of the Murchison House. This magical home and garden is a contributing property to our District. It is a highlight of our beautiful historic neighborhood to be admired by both Austin residents and visitors who walk our tree-lined streets. The applicant, Tom Cooke, has put in tireless volunteer hours to preserve this area of our unique city, especially around nearby Lady Bird Lake, considered the Crown Jewel of Austin by many to be enjoyed by all (due to the efforts of volunteers like Mr. Cooke). In my opinion, Tom Cooke is certainly a "Person of Significance." I am happy to assist in organizing a letter of support from our neigborhood association if that would be helpful. Thank you for your efforts to preserve our historic properties! Kind regards, Paula Kothmann Preservation Committee, SRCC ‐‐ Paula Kothmann, CMM Investment Real Estate Consultant Certified Minerals Manager Associate 1317 Kenwood Ave/Austin, TX 78704 1 512.470.2405 Texas Real Estate Commission License #664403 Brigham Real Estate (Austin) Mayfair International Realty (London) Director, Texas Chapter, District One National Association of Royalty Owners Member, Board of Directors Texas Energy Council ‐‐ Paula Kothmann, CMM Investment Real Estate Consultant Certified Minerals Manager Associate 1317 Kenwood Ave/Austin, TX 78704 512.470.2405 Texas Real Estate Commission License #664403 Brigham Real Estate (Austin) Mayfair International Realty (London) Director, Texas Chapter, District One National Association of Royalty Owners Member, Board of Directors Texas Energy Council CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 2
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Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: PAZ Preservation Sunday, November 15, 2020 5:39 PM Gaudette, Angela FW: 514 Academy Drive: HDP-2020-0424 From: Laura Cottam Sajbel Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2020 11:37:40 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: PAZ Preservation Subject: 514 Academy Drive: HDP-2020-0424 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** To Whom It May Concern: With regard to the proposed demolition of 514 Academy, I want to register our concern that another house would be demolished, when our street and portion of the neighborhood are under review as historic. We have lived at 508 Academy for 25 years, and we have loved and appreciated the unique character of the homes here and the way the houses encourage the neighbors to interact, with street-facing porches and open front yards. Some homes that have been torn down have been replaced with giant modern houses with stone fences and without street-facing windows, amenities which severely restrict the friendly interactions that have long taken place on this street and those surrounding us. The shut-off facades really change the character of a neighborhood that has built relationships among neighbors for many decades. Our street is fairly short, and we have held New Year's parties and Halloween gatherings and generally cared about each other over the years. My request would be that the new neighbor understand the community we have built and make an effort to join us, rather than to plop down a giant new house that dwarfs the neighboring homes or blocks their sunlight or cuts the house off from contact with the street. I hear the architect is someone of note and has plans to retain some of the historical nature of the home, which I hope is true. We would like to welcome our new neighbor, too, into an area that has kept many of us from moving because of the friendships we have formed here. Sincere regards, Laura Cottam Sajbel Greg Sajbel CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Paula Kothmann Sunday, November 15, 2020 10:11 AM PAZ Preservation Paula Kothmann; Angela Reed; Gaudette, Angela; Clif Ladd; Melanie Martinez; Mary Janecek- Friedman; Michele Webre; bob gee D.12 514 Academy Drive …
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Jennifer Parks Friday, November 13, 2020 1:49 PM PAZ Preservation Paul Parks PR 2--1467709-1811 Drake Ave To the Historic Landmark Commission, We are writing in regards to our property at 1811 Drake. We have worked with Joseph Design Build to design a home for this lot, and this firm applied for the demo permit for us; a representative from Joseph is participating at the public hearing on our behalf. We are long‐time residents of Austin and have lived in Travis Heights for 14 years in a 1932 cottage that we renovated and expanded in keeping with the style of the period. To us, 1811 Drake does not have the same charming historic architectural features and materials as our current home, which we chose to preserve and restore. (e.g. 1811 Drake is fairly plain and has vinyl siding, plastic shutters, single‐pane aluminum windows...) We love living in this neighborhood and are looking forward to building a new home at 1811 Drake that better suits our family’s needs while also being thoughtful regarding scale and design. We see that the staff have recommended release of the demolition permit upon completion of a COA Documentation Package, and we appreciate your time and consideration in the permitting process. Sincerely, Jennifer and Paul Parks 1706 Kenwood Ave. 78704 1 Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: PAZ Preservation Friday, November 13, 2020 8:46 PM Gaudette, Angela FW: D.7 1400 Drake Avenue (HDP-2020-0400); D.12 514 Academy Drive (HDP-2020-0424); D.15 1811 Drake Avenue (HDP-2020-0432) D.20 1414 Alameda Drive (HDP-2020-0453) From: Angela Reed Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2020 2:45:39 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: Valenzuela, Sarah - BC; Papavasiliou, Alexander - BC; Jacob, Mathew - BC; Myers, Terri - BC; McWhorter, Trey - BC; Reed, Emily - BC; Little, Kelly - BC; Tollett, Blake - BC; Heimsath, Ben - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Featherston, Witt; Wright, Caroline - BC; PAZ Preservation; Sadowsky, Steve Subject: D.7 1400 Drake Avenue (HDP‐2020‐0400); D.12 514 Academy Drive (HDP‐2020‐0424); D.15 1811 Drake Avenue (HDP‐2020‐0432) D.20 1414 Alameda Drive (HDP‐2020‐0453) *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Regarding opposition to the following demolitions: D.7 1400 Drake Avenue (HDP‐2020‐0400); D.12 514 Academy Drive (HDP‐2020‐0424); D.15 1811 Drake Avenue (HDP‐2020‐0432) D.20 1414 Alameda Drive (HDP‐2020‐0453) Dear Commissioners, Residents of the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register District are seeing a number of demolition requests, all referenced …
November 14, 2020 City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Austin, Texas Dear Landmark Commission Members: Mid Tex Mod is the regional chapter of the nonprofit DOCOMOMO US, the American chapter of DOCOMOMO International advocating for modern design worldwide. We are committed to raising awareness of mid-century modern architecture in Central Texas. Our Mid Tex Mod Board of Directors opposes the demolition of the Delta Kappa Gamma building at 416 West 12th Street. The property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places under Criteria A and C, in the areas of education and architecture. The International-style Delta Kappa Gamma Building was designed in 1956 by noted Austin architectural firm, Kuehne Brooks & Barr, and its design respects and compliments the residential scale of the surrounding neighborhood. The building serves as the international headquarters of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, founded in 1929 to support women in education. The property is recognized as a historically significant resource in the recently completed Old Austin Neighborhood Association Historic Resource Survey of Downtown Austin. The survey was grant funded through the Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant Program of the Texas Historical Commission and a Preservation Austin grant, and supported through the City of Austin’s Historic Preservation Office. The survey received a prestigious 2020 Preservation Merit Award from Preservation Austin. Mid Tex Mod strongly urges you to oppose the demolition of the architecturally and historically significant Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Headquarters Building at 416 West 12th Street. Sincerely, Elizabeth Porterfield, Board President Mid Tex Mod Post Office Box 1282 13 November 2020 Austin, TX 78767 www.originalaustin.org RE: 416 West 12th Street – demolition permit request City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Austin, Texas Dear Historic Landmark Commission Members: The Old Austin Neighborhood Association (OANA) Board of Directors opposes the demolition of the property at 416 West 12th Street. Within OANA’s boundaries (Lamar to Lavaca; Ladybird Lake to 15th Street), there is a unique neighborhood of old and new buildings. We advocate for the restoration of significant historic properties and support compatible development that helps maintain the historic and residential character of our neighborhood. 416 West 12th Street is included in the West-Downtown-Historic-Survey also known as the Historic Survey of the Old Austin Neighborhood. This survey was funded OANA funded with the support of the Texas Historic Commission and the City of Austin through for a Certified Local Government Grant. 416 West 12th Street …
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: PAZ Preservation Friday, November 13, 2020 8:46 PM Gaudette, Angela FW: D.7 1400 Drake Avenue (HDP-2020-0400); D.12 514 Academy Drive (HDP-2020-0424); D.15 1811 Drake Avenue (HDP-2020-0432) D.20 1414 Alameda Drive (HDP-2020-0453) From: Angela Reed Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2020 2:45:39 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: Valenzuela, Sarah - BC; Papavasiliou, Alexander - BC; Jacob, Mathew - BC; Myers, Terri - BC; McWhorter, Trey - BC; Reed, Emily - BC; Little, Kelly - BC; Tollett, Blake - BC; Heimsath, Ben - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Featherston, Witt; Wright, Caroline - BC; PAZ Preservation; Sadowsky, Steve Subject: D.7 1400 Drake Avenue (HDP‐2020‐0400); D.12 514 Academy Drive (HDP‐2020‐0424); D.15 1811 Drake Avenue (HDP‐2020‐0432) D.20 1414 Alameda Drive (HDP‐2020‐0453) *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Regarding opposition to the following demolitions: D.7 1400 Drake Avenue (HDP‐2020‐0400); D.12 514 Academy Drive (HDP‐2020‐0424); D.15 1811 Drake Avenue (HDP‐2020‐0432) D.20 1414 Alameda Drive (HDP‐2020‐0453) Dear Commissioners, Residents of the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register District are seeing a number of demolition requests, all referenced above, within the boundaries of the Historic District. Each of these demolition requests threatens the integrity of this recently-designated district, which was finally accomplished after 15 years of organizing, fundraising, and volunteer service by many neighborhood residents. We ask that Commissioners oppose these demolitions and that property owners are advised of the historic district, the value of these properties if preserved, and are informed of their options in renovating rather than demolishing these houses. Thank you for your dedicated work in supporting our city's historic character. Regards, Angela Reed 1924 Newning Ave., 78704 Resident, Travis Heights-Fairview Park NRHD Member, SRCC Preservation Committee 1 Angela Reed Travis Heights Resident, Member SRCC Preservation Committee CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 2 Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Paula Kothmann Sunday, November 15, 2020 10:17 AM PAZ Preservation Angela Reed; Gaudette, Angela; Clif Ladd; Melanie Martinez; Mary Janecek-Friedman; Michele Webre; bob gee D.20 1414 Alameda Drive (HDP-2020-0453): request to postpone *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners: I'm a resident of the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register District. I respectfully request that you consider postponing the case …
