MEETING MINUTES June 10, 2024 Austin/Travis County Food Policy Board The Austin/Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) convened on Monday, June 10th at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 1406, Austin, TX 78752. Board Members in Attendance: Lisa Barden, Mark Bethell, Marissa Bell, Joi Chevalier, Larry Franklin, Larry Franklin, Rosamaria Murillo, Natalie Poulos Board Members Absent: None Staff in Attendance: Edwin Marty (City of Austin), Amanda Rohlich (City of Austin) CALL TO ORDER Chair Joi Chevalier called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Board Member Lisa Barden motioned to approve the meeting minutes from the Regular Meeting on April 15th, with Board Member Marissa Bell, seconding the motion. Minutes passed on an 7-0 vote. 2. Final Approved Version of Food Plan, Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager (see back-up STAFF BRIEFING materials for presentation) DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discuss the Community Investment Budget, Larry Franklin and Kathy Mitchell of Equity Action (see back up for Community Investment Budget document). Includes visionary alternatives on public safety. Food related investments to help with the implementation of food planning include: Capacity Building Grant for small, local neighborhood organizations addressing food insecurity and accessibility at $220,000; Food Plan Project Manager (FTE) with Office of Sustainability $150,000; Food Plan Coordinator (FTE) Austin Resource Recovery $120,000; Food Plan Coordinator (FTE) with Austin Public Health $120,000; Food Plan Coordinator (FTE) with Economic Development $120,000. 4. Discuss advocacy plan, talking points, and schedule for board member outreach to elected officials on food planning and board-approved budget recommendations. 5. Update form Lisa Barden regarding Andrea Abel’s meeting on June 4, 2024 with D3 – CM Velasquez staff Jaelyn Valero. Jaelyn covers environment, food insecurity and public health and has a personal interest in sustainable agriculture. They had a 20-minute conversation where Andrea Abel introduced her to the ATCFPB and the Food Plan. Abel shared that the hope was for the Food Plan to be reviewed by City Council in July. Abel also shared that CM Fuentes would most likely sponsor the resolution to support the ATCFPB recommendation to fund an FTE for food plan implementation with backup from CM A. Alter and CM R. Alter. Jaelyn indicated that we could anticipate CM Velasquez's support as well. Jaelyn asked if there was a dollar amount to implement the food plan but Abel let her know that was …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Monday, June 10, 2024 MEETING MINUTES MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2024 The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 10, 2024, at the Human Resources Department, Learning & Research Center (LRC) 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, Austin, TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Kevin Mullen, Chair Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair Melissa Rogers John Umphress Mapi Vigil Staff in Attendance: Nathan Brown, Assistant Director, HRD Matthew Chustz, Municipal & Civil Service Manager, HRD Abby Varela, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Sylvester Martin, Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Oscar Gonzales, IT Systems Administrator, HRD CALL TO ORDER Chair Kevin Mullen called the Commission meeting to order at 9:05 AM. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on March 25, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of March 25, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Umphress’ motion, Commissioner Vigil’s second on a 4-0 vote, with Vice Chair Gupta off the dais. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Melissa Torres regarding their Demotion from Financial Services Department. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Melissa Torres regarding their Demotion from the Financial Services Department. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Monday, June 10, 2024 MEETING MINUTES 3. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Melissa Torres regarding their Demotion from the Financial Services Department. Chair Mullen recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go into closed session at 5:30 PM. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Melissa Torres regarding their Demotion from the Financial Services Department. Closed session ended, and Chair Mullen called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 6:00 PM. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Action and approval on the appeal filed by Melissa Torres regarding their Demotion from the Financial Services Department. The motion to deny Melissa Torres’ appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Demotion of Melissa Torres was approved on Commission Rogers’ motion, Vice Chair Gupta’s second on a vote of 5-0. 5. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates, times, and locations. Discussion was held regarding future meeting dates, …
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for June 5, 2024 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. Briefings 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Briefing on Code and Building Standards Commission processes – Robert Moore Briefing on outreach, engagement, and next steps for Equity-Based Preservation Plan – Cara Bertron Historic landmark and historic district applications 1000 Blanco Street – West Austin Fire Station – New construction outbuilding and concrete pad. 801 Lydia Street – Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District – Total demolition. 1807 E Cesar Chavez Street – Berner-Clark-Mercado House - Repair/replace deck and rails, paint exterior. 1003 E 9th Street – Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District – Partial demolition/addition/remodel/new construction accessory dwelling unit. 1107 E 10th Street – Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District – New construction accessory dwelling unit. 703 Oakland Avenue – Smoot-Terrace Park Local Historic District – Additions. 900 Spence Street – Willow-Spence National Register Historic District – Total demolition. 1409 Alta Vista Avenue – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Total demolition. 816 Congress Avenue – Congress Avenue National Register Historic District – Install a freestanding sign. National Register district permit applications 611 E 6th Street – Sixth Street National Register Historic District – New construction. 1519 Alameda Drive – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – New construction. 2103 Newfield Lane – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – New construction accessory dwelling unit, garage, and driveway. 2100 Travis Heights Boulevard – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Partial demolition/addition. Demolition and relocation permit applications (all total demolitions unless otherwise noted) 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 7304 Knox Lane – Relocation – 78731 501 Texas Avenue – Partial demolition – 78705 1205 Cotton Street – 78702 4700 S Congress Avenue #10 – 78745 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, June 5th, 2024 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, Chair Witt Featherston, Vice Chair Kevin Koch Carl Larosche Trey McWhorter Harmony Grogan Jaime Alvarez Roxanne Evans Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. May 1, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. 1 BRIEFINGS Presenter: Robert Moore Plan Presenter: Cara Bertron 2. Presentation on Code Department and Building Standards Commission processes 3. Briefing on outreach, engagement, and next steps for the Equity-Based Preservation PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 4. HR-2024-025501 – 1000 Blanco St. – Application withdrawn, no action required. West Austin Fire Station Council District 9 5. PR-2024-014961 – 801 Lydia St. Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed May 1, 2024) Applicant: Jennifer Hanlen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request to the July 3, 2024 meeting. 6. HR-2024-040291– 1807 E Cesar Chavez St. Berner-Clark-Mercado House Council District 3 Proposal: Repair/replace deck and rails, paint exterior. Applicant: David Rudick City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Postpone the public hearing to July 5, 2024 and invite the applicant to the next meeting of the Architectural Review Committee to discuss remediation options. 7. HR-2024-051579 – 1003 E 9th St. Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Partial demolition/addition/remodel/build new construction accessory dwelling unit. Applicant: Joshua Mackley City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Postpone the public hearing to July 5, 2024, and invite …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, May 1st, 2024 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, Chair ab Witt Featherston, Vice Chair x Kevin Koch x Carl Larosche x Trey McWhorter x Harmony Grogan x x x ab x x Jaime Alvarez Roxanne Evans Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Andrea Hill spoke on 900 Spence National Register Historic District demolitions. Clifton Ladd spoke on 409 E Monroe. Samantha Smoot spoke on 409 E Monroe. Meghan King spoke on Preservation Austin updates. Robin Sanders spoke on 409 E Monroe. Witt Featherston spoke on the HOME Initiative and Preservation Bonus. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. April 3, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. BRIEFINGS 2. Presentation on Code Department processes Presenter: Sonya Herrera, Law Department CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications Item 3 was pulled for discussion. 4. PR-2024-014961 – 801 Lydia St. Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed April 3, 2024) Applicant: Jennifer Hanlen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request to the June 5, 2024 meeting. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to June 5, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. 5. HR-2024-025501 – 1000 Blanco St. West Austin Fire Station Council District 9 Proposal: Build new construction outbuilding …
13 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JUNE 5, 2024 PR-2024-026690; GF-2024-043975 WILLOW-SPENCE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 900 SPENCE STREET PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1915 contributing building. ARCHITECTURE The 1985 Willow-Spence National Register Historic District Nomination describes the property as a one-story wood-frame house with a hipped roof. A porch supported by wooden columns is located across the eastern three-fifths of the front facade.1 The Historic Resources of East Austin National Register Nomination describes the building as an exemplar of the pyramidal cottage style.2 RESEARCH The house at 900 Spence Street, originally addressed as 810 Spence Street, was built in 1915 by Alfred and Caroline. Alfred Johnson worked as an engineer at the Southland Ice Company. The Johnsons lived in the home for twenty years, after which time it became a rental. Martha Ann “Mattie” Speir purchased the house after the death of her husband, Nace, in 1943. She took in renters for extra income and lived in the home until her death in 1957. Bastrop natives Bernardino Casarez Romo and Santos Selvera Romo purchased the house in 1957. Married in 1945, the Romo family had 8 children; Bernardino Romo served on the Palm School PTA board. Bernardino Casarez Romo worked as an upholsterer when the family moved into 900 Spence Street around 1959. The Romos retained ownership together until Bernardino Romo’s death at age 97 in 2017, and Santos Romo kept the house until her death in 2021. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Willow-Spence 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 may meet two criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of the National Folk style. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations; however, the Commission may wish to consider further research on the Romo family. The house’s occupancy history is a good example of the settlement patterns of the district. 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 was not evaluated for its ability to possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JUNE 5, 2024 HR-2023-043027 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1409 ALTA VISTA AVENUE 10 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1926 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story Craftsman with horizontal wood siding, screened wood windows, decorative shutters, a hooded entryway with decorative brackets, and a clipped-gable roof. The house at 1409 Alta Vista Avenue was built around 1926. Until 1947, its occupants were mostly short-term owners and renters, including an engineer, a state highway inspector, an office manager, and a mechanic. The home was then purchased by Frank and Lura Connolly. Frank Connolly was the editor, owner, and publisher of the Texas Tax Journal, while Lura worked both at the journal and as a Red Cross nurse. The Connollys sold the home in the late 1950s to Anna and William Duncum. William Duncum worked as a public school teacher. 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 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 modest Craftsman architecture in Travis Heights. 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 appear to 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 does not appear to be a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Strongly encourage adaptive reuse and rehabilitation, then relocation over demolition, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. The Historic Landmark Commission must review plans for new construction in National Register Historic Districts before the permit is released. LOCATION MAP 10 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 10 – 3 10 – 4 Application, 2023 1952 Frank R. & Lura J. Connolly – Texas Tax Journal Publication Co., Littlefield Bldg. Occupancy History City …
X – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JUNE 5, 2024 SB-2024-052120 CONGRESS AVENUE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 816 CONGRESS AVENUE PROPOSAL Construct a freestanding address sign. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposed sign is a freestanding directory sign for multiple building tenants, located at the northeast corner of 9th Street and Congress Avenue. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Guidelines for Signs in Historic Districts or City Historic Landmarks are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Number of Signs: The Commission allows one sign per building, unless the building has multiple tenants; in this case, the Commission may allow one sign per façade module, if the façade modules correspond to tenant spaces. The Commission may also allow one sign for each street frontage if the building is at an intersection. A single directory sign is appropriate for a large building with multiple tenants. The proposed sign is a single directory sign for a multi-tenant building, located at the intersection of two streets. Sign Types: The Commission may allow window signs, awning signs, projecting signs, and flush mounted signs for most commercial buildings. Freestanding signs are allowed for office and retail uses in historic residential buildings. The proposed sign is a freestanding sign, though it is not located at a historic residential building. Sign Size: The maximum size for signs depends on the sign type: Projecting (blade) signs: 6 square feet. Flush-mounted signs: 7% of the overall façade area, with a maximum height of 2 feet and a maximum size of 20 square feet. Window signs: The lesser of 20% of the window or 8 square feet. Awning signs: The lesser of 20% of the awning panel or 8 square feet. Large commercial buildings (over 3 stories): Cumulative signage may not exceed 40 square feet per façade and must comply with a signage plan for the building. The proposed sign is approximately 36 square feet. Sign Design, Coloring and Materials: Use simple shapes, such as rectangular or oval signs. The Commission recommends painted wood or metal signs with matte finishes for all signs; plastic, reflective materials, and unfinished surfaces are not allowed. Limit the colors used in a sign to no more than three. For sites with multiple signs, all signs should have corresponding or matching designs, coloring, and materials. Signs should match or complement the existing color …
SPECIFICATIONS A. Numbers: fabricated edge-lit channel letters, face of ‘retainer’ to be .50", painted faces inset .50", full backs, edge-lit section to be white acrylic, painted all exposed sides, bottom-mounted to monument, internally illuminated with 6500k white LEDs, power supply remote-housed in power supply box B. Monument: aluminum fabrication, inset illuminated acrylic reveal, power supply remote-housed in power supply box C. Removable Tenant Names: flat cut aluminum, painted all sides, mounted to painted angle, angle mounted to rule line with tamper proof mechanical hardware Finish Schedule P1: SW 6258 Tricorn Black, satin P2: MAP White, satin P3: Champagne or light gold TBD D. Tenant Rule Lines: painted 1" x 2" angle Mounting method TBD Electrical Note: Secondary12V wiring completed inside building; 12V LED power supply stored in UL-rated transformer enclosure along with sign wiring above drop ceiling or crawl space inside building as required. Primary electrical service to sign not included. Client's electrician to provide a 120-277 volt 20 amp dedicated sign circuit on a timer or photocell within 5' of each sign; sign includes 120-277 convertible transformers. Final connection to existing circuit included only if circuit is ready at time of install. BIG will coordinate directly with client's electrician as needed. Provided electrical whips to be 15ft long. Note that face of numbers will NOT be illuminated 9.00" 45.50" face of ‘retainer’ to be .50" A P1 6.50" 3.00" edge-lit section 1" square inset P2 .50" inset faces C P3 .25" 1.86" 12.50" A A P1 P2 B P1 C P3 D P1 " 0 0 . 4 2 " 0 5 . 0 3 ~ " 0 5 7. 5 TBD " 0 0 . 1 " 6 8 . 1 C P3 Face View ~28SF Scale 1:16 76.00" 96.00" 1.00" .50" Side Profile 2.00" 12.00" B P1 Signage dimensions, lighting and fabrication to be in compliance with all applicable local signage ordinances. These designs are for illustrative purposes only and are subject to modification per applicable code. P15056 9.12.2023 JJ 816 Congress Monument 816 Congress Single-sided Illuminated Monument Qty: 1 E.1 PERSPECTIVE VIEW Rendering represents typical visual intent only. Actual scale may vary. P15056 9.12.2023 JJ 816 Congress Monument 816 Congress Single-sided Illuminated Monument E.1 ILLUMINATION DETAIL Rendering represents typical visual intent only. Actual scale may vary. P15056 9.12.2023 JJ 816 Congress Monument 816 Congress Single-sided Illuminated Monument E.1 CLIENT-PROVIDED RENDERING Rendering represents typical visual intent only. …
SPECIFICATIONS A. Numbers: fabricated edge-lit channel letters, face of ‘retainer’ to be .50", painted faces inset .50", full backs, edge-lit section to be white acrylic, painted all exposed sides, bottom-mounted to monument, internally illuminated with 6500k white LEDs, power supply remote-housed in power supply box B. Monument: aluminum fabrication, inset illuminated acrylic reveal, power supply remote-housed in power supply box, removable back, internal framing to receive support(s) from back side C. Removable Tenant Names: flat cut aluminum, painted all sides, mounted to painted angle, angle mounted to rule line with tamper proof mechanical hardware D. Tenant Rule Lines: painted 1" x 2" angle Support and Footing: (see next page for detail) Client's electrician to provide a 120-277 volt 20 amp dedicated sign circuit on a timer or photocell Electrical Note: within 5' of each sign; sign includes 120-277 convertible transformers. Final connection to existing circuit included only if circuit is ready at time of install. BIG will coordinate directly with client's electrician as needed. Provided electrical whips to be 15ft long. Primary electrical service to sign not included. Finish Schedule P1: SW 6258 Tricorn Black, satin P2: MAP White, satin P3: Champagne or light gold TBD Note that face of numbers will NOT be illuminated 9.00" 45.50" face of ‘retainer’ to be .50" " 0 0 . 4 2 " 0 5 . 0 3 ~ " 0 5 7. 5 " 0 0 . 1 " 6 8 . 1 C P3 Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. AT&T Acrisure Innovation TENANT NAME TENANT NAME A A P1 P2 B P1 C P3 D P1 Face View ~28SF Scale 1:24 38.00" Seam 38.00" 1.00" .50" 96.00" A P1 6.50" 3.00" edge-lit section 1" square inset P2 .50" inset faces C P3 .25" 1.86" 12.50" Side Profile 2.00" 12.00" B P1 Signage dimensions, lighting and fabrication to be in compliance with all applicable local signage ordinances. These designs are for illustrative purposes only and are subject to modification per applicable code. P15056 4.4.2024 JJ 816 Congress Monument 816 Congress Single-sided Illuminated Monument Qty: 1 E.1 ILLUMINATION DETAIL Rendering represents typical visual intent only. Actual scale may vary. P15056 4.4.2024 JJ 816 Congress Monument 816 Congress Single-sided Illuminated Monument E.1 INSTALL LOCATION Per comments from IA/DWG on 1/10/24, monument repositioned as shown P15056 4.4.2024 JJ 816 Congress Monument 816 Congress Single-sided Illuminated Monument E.1 RENDERING Note that this monument will be …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JUNE 5, 2024 HR-2024-044761 SIXTH STREET NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 611 EAST 6TH STREET 13 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a new commercial mixed-use building. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposed building is six stories in height, with residential units stacked above ground-level commercial space. Materials include brick, stone, and stucco. Full-height glazing is present on the ground floor, with divided 9-pane fixed windows at residential spaces above. The garage is accessed via Red River Street. The proposed project also includes plantings at East Sixth, Sabine, and Red River Street frontages. DESIGN STANDARDS The design standards established by Ordinance No. 20230720-160 (July 2023) and based on the Citywide Historic Design Standards for properties in the 500 and 600 blocks of East Sixth Street apply. The proposed project was evaluated based on the following applicable standards: 3) Commercial New Construction a) Location: Maintain the rhythm of contributing buildings on the street. Orient a new building consistently with the predominant orientation of contributing buildings on the same block. Set back a new building from the street at least: 15 feet, or the distance of the median setback of all historic buildings on the same block face, or in line with at least one adjacent historic building. The proposed project is oriented toward East Sixth Street. It is set back roughly in the same location as the previous non- contributing building. However, it does not maintain the rhythm of contributing buildings elsewhere on the street. b) Scale, Massing, and Height: Design new building facades to reflect the massing of nearby historic building facades. Visually divide wider building facades into vertical bays that reflect typical widths of historic buildings on adjacent properties or the same block. Construct lower stories to appear as equal in height as possible to the story heights of adjacent historic buildings. Use vertical and horizontal design articulation techniques such as shifts in wall planes and differentiating materials to reduce a building's apparent scale and massing. Use step-downs in building height, wall-plane offsets, and other massing variations to provide a visual transition when the height of new construction exceeds that of adjacent contributing buildings by more than one story. The proposed building is divided into vertical bays, but they do not appear to reflect the widths of nearby historical buildings. The lower story is roughly the same height as nearby contributing one-story buildings, articulated from …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JUNE 5, 2024 HR-2024-048021 1519 ALAMEDA DRIVE TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 14 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a new house and pool. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposed new house is three stories tall, with a habitable basement and garage beneath the two main floors. Materials include concrete and stucco with vertical wood accents; alternately, vertical seamed metal and stone are proposed as accents. The proposed building comprises three rectangular masses with flat roofs of varying heights. Fenestration includes undivided corner and vertical windows, a front-facing garage, and an obscured front door atop a walled staircase. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The proposed building appears appropriately sited. 2. Orientation The proposed building is oriented toward the street. The front-facing garage at the front of the building is not compatible with the standards. 3. Scale, massing, and height The proposed building’s scale and height exceed those of nearby contributing buildings, and its massing is more complicated. Wall-plane offsets are used to reduce its monumentality when viewed from the street. 4. Proportions The proposed building’s proportions are not compatible with the surrounding historic district. 5. Design and style Though the proposed building is internally consistent in design and style, it does not appear to reflect the design or style of the surrounding district. 6. Roofs The proposed flat roofs do not reflect the roof styles of surrounding contributing buildings. 7. Exterior walls The proposed wood and stucco materials are mostly compatible; stone and metal options are less compatible. 8. Windows and doors The proposed fenestration does not reflect the fenestration styles present in surrounding contributing buildings. 11. Attached garages and carports See 2. Summary The project does not meet most of the applicable standards. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Comment on plans. LOCATION MAP 14 – 2
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JUNE 5, 2024 HR-2024-048010 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 2103 NEWFIELD LANE 15 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct an ADU and garage. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS DESIGN STANDARDS The proposed new building is a two-story garage apartment located behind the existing Tudor Revival house. It has a simple rectangular plan, with garage bays oriented toward the existing driveway. It has a simple side-gabled roof, horizontal siding, and divided multi-light windows. The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The proposed new building is located behind the existing building. 2. Orientation The proposed building is oriented consistently with other garage apartments in the district; though the garage faces outwards, it is in keeping with the historic pattern for outbuildings. 3. Scale, massing, and height The proposed building is appropriately simple in massing and its location at the rear of the lot de-emphasizes its two-story height. 4. Proportions The proposed building’s proportions appear appropriate. 5. Design and style The proposed building’s design and style are compatible with the district and the main house. 6. Roofs The proposed building’s simple roofline is compatible and helps to differentiate it from the more dramatic primary Tudor Revival house. 7. Exterior walls The proposed wall materials are compatible. 8. Windows and doors The proposed fenestration is compatible. 11. Attached garages and carports See 2. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Comment on plans. LOCATION MAP 15 – 2
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JUNE 5, 2024 HR-2024-056413 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 2100 TRAVIS HEIGHTS BOULEVARD 16 – 1 PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS Enclose the front porch and replace windows at a ca. 1958 house. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Enclose the front porch, using brick and siding to match the existing exterior. 2) Replace windows to match new windows at the porch enclosure. One-story brick-clad Ranch with an integral partial-width porch, aluminum 2:2 windows, and a low-sloped cross-gabled roof with deep eaves. The house at 2100 Travis Heights Boulevard was constructed in 1958. Its earliest residents were Roy B. Estepp and his family, who moved to Austin from Burnet in 1925. Estepp, a retired City employee, lived at 2100 Travis Heights with his wife until at least 1972. 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: Repair and alterations 1. General standards The proposed project alters the historic form of the building and replaces historic-age windows. 4. Exterior walls and trim The proposed new siding and brick will match the existing materials; while compatible, they do not appear to be differentiated. 5. Windows, doors, and screens The proposed window replacements do not appear compatible; no information was provided on whether other efficiency improvements have been implemented per the design standards. 6. Porches The proposed porch enclosure does not maintain the open nature of the porch and is neither transparent nor reversible. Summary The project mostly does not meet the applicable standards. 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 integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of a modest Ranch 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, …
