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18.0 - 1600 Palma Plz — original pdf
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS NOVEMBER 6, 2024 PR-2024-124120; GF-2024-138554 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1600 PALMA PLAZA 18.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a rear and side addition. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Increase the footprint of the house by constructing additions at the rear corner and sides of the existing. The extended footprint will mostly be located to the north and west elevations, which corresponds to the rear left corner when viewing the house from the front. A small projection is also proposed at the east elevation, which is directly visible from the W. Lynn Street right of way. The roof will remain hipped in form but will become more complex to accommodate the additional corners in the building footprint. New windows are proposed at the additions, and all other existing windows are proposed to be replaced. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS This one-story bungalow features a modest front porch supported by two brick piers topped with tapered, stucco-clad posts. The exterior is clad on all sides with multi-toned brick in a running bond. The gable end above the front porch is clad in horizontal wood siding and contains an attic vent. Over the main house, the roof becomes hipped in form and set at a moderate pitch, clad in asphalt shingle. At its base, the house is slightly elevated on pier-and-beam foundation. The property at 1600 Palma Plaza was occupied by the Carrington family for two decades upon construction. Joe Carrington was an underwriter for auto insurance in various roles. He and his wife Ethel raised a family at the address, who occasionally appeared in directory listings as living at the house into their young adulthood and attending school or working. The house was put up for sale in 1951 and was purchased by Milton & Mary Haberman. The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential additions 1. Location Most of the addition is located at the rear and side of the current house. However, there is a small projection that is proposed at the east side, which directly faces a public right-of-way. The larger addition will be minimally visible from the street. 2. Scale, massing, and height The addition is deferential to the original …
18.1 - 1600 Palma Plz - Drawings — original pdf
I I I E L E C T R C A L L N E E X S T N G O V E R H E A D I EXISTING POWER POLE EXISTING PAVED DRIVEWAY & CURB-CUT PROPOSED TEMPORARY LOCATION OF DUMPSTER " 0 - ' 6 2 E N O Z L A C T R C L L U F I I " 0 - ' 3 1 E N O Z L A C T R C 2 / 1 I I " 6 - ' 6 I I L A C T R C 4 / 1 E N O Z 24" PECAN AREA OF PROPOSED SINGLE STORY, PIER & BEAM ADDITION 20'-0" FULL CRITICAL ZONE 5'-0" 10'-0" 1/4 CRITICAL ZONE 1/2 CRITICAL ZONE WEST LYNN STREET EXISTING SIDEWALK 20" PECAN EXISTING SIDEWALK ALL REQUIRED DIGGING IN 1/2 CRZ TO BE DONE WITH HAND TOOLS. There is no cut or fill 4” or greater within the ½ CRZ of protected trees and there is no impact allowed in the ¼ CRZ. EAST SIDE PROPERTY LINE: 109.80' Prior to construction, protective fencing is required around all protected trees within the LOC. Fencing is required to be chain-link mesh at a minimum height of five feet. Fencing should be installed to protect the entire critical root zone area or as much of the CRZ as is practical. When the protective fencing cannot incorporate the entire ½ critical root zone, an 8” layer of mulch within the entire available root zone area is required for all trees which have any disturbance indicated within any portion of the critical root zone. AREA OF PROPOSED SINGLE STORY, PIER & BEAM ADDITION 15' CORNER LOT BUILDING SETBACK LINE AREA OF EXISITNG SINGLE STORY, PIER & BEAM HOUSE E LIN K C A B T E S G D R A T Y N O R F DIN 5' 2 UIL B AREA OF EXISITNG FRONT PORCH P E T S Y R N O S A M G N T S X E I I ALK CRETE W N O G C EXISTIN EXISTING WATER METER 0' 0.8 6 E: LIN Y T R E P O R P T N O R F PALMA PLAZA 22'-0" FULL CRITICAL ZONE 11'-0" 5'-6" 1/2 CRITICAL ZONE 1/4 CRITICAL ZONE 22" PECAN RELOCATED OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL LINE AREA OF PROPOSED SINGLE STORY, PIER & …
18.a - 1600 Palma Plaza - public comment — original pdf
From: To: Subject: Date: Historic Preservation Office 1600 Palma Plaza Monday, October 21, 2024 12:54:11 PM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Historic Landmark Commissioners, We are writing in support of the Aronstein's plans to add on to their home at 1600 Palma Plaza. As home owners/neighbors on palma plaza we care deeply about preserving the history and character of our neighborhood. After reviewing their plans we believe the current plan achieves this goal and we support the project to move forward sincerely, Chris Wallace and Jennifer White 1509 Palma Plaza CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov".
19.0 - 1702 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd — original pdf
28 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS NOVEMBER 6, 2024 PR-2024-043035; GF-2024-058054 1702 EAST MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1916 house and 1942 rear house. ARCHITECTURE One-story National Folk house with pyramidal hipped roof, board-and-batten siding, and inset partial-width porch supported by turned posts. Fenestration includes 1:1 and 4:1 wood windows; one of the original double entry doors has been converted to a window. Two decorative jigsawn brackets remain and two chimneys are present. The back house is a gabled, one-story building with horizontal wood siding and a partial width inset porch. RESEARCH The front house at 1702 East Martin Luther King was constructed around 1916 as a rental property. Its architectural detailing marks it as an example of National Folk houses rented to working-class East Austin families during the early years of the twentieth century by Edmund and Oscar Hofheinz. According to a 2019 Historic Preservation Office report, 11 known and 13 possible houses of this style and original use remain within the East Austin Historic Resource Survey area,1 though several have since been demolished. The East Austin Context Statement notes their impact on development patterns: The first two decades of the 1900s were rampant with development throughout East Austin…residential construction in these new developments reflected evolving trends in domestic designs, as the eclectic tastes of the Victorian era waned and simpler styles…became more widespread…new [working-class] house types began to replace more traditional forms. The linear, one‐ room‐deep plans that featured gabled roofs…gave way to deeper, more box‐like plans and often had hipped or pyramidal roofs with inset porches. The effect created a more vertical emphasis. The rental houses of brothers Edmund (“E. J.”) Hofheinz and Oscar (“O. G.”) Hofheinz exemplified this trend. E. J. Hofheinz (ca. 1870–1949) was a real estate dealer and accountant, while O.G. Hofheinz (ca. 1880–1957) was an insurance salesman and developer. Together, the brothers subdivided land and built houses in East Austin and Clarksville. Real estate transaction articles in the Austin American Statesman indicate that the Hofheinz brothers both speculatively sold the houses that they built and retained them for rental income.2 Though the Hofheinz brothers rented some of their properties to tenants of color, their purchase of smaller lots and homes made property ownership even more difficult for East Austin residents. Even if African American homebuyers could secure a loan large enough to purchase a lot—a …
19.1 - 1702 & 1704 E Martin Luther King - BSC Minutes 03-27-24 - APPROVED — original pdf
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 27, 2024 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, March 27, 2024 The BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on 27 March 2024, at the CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC), 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, ROOM 1405, in Austin, Texas. CHAIR SADÉ OGUNBODE called the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION (BSC) Meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Sadé Ogunbode, Commissioners: Blaine Campbell, Michael Francis, Luis Osta Lugo, Logan Schugart, Edward Selig. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Vice Chair Timothy Stostad, Ex Officio Commissioner Chief Stephen Truesdell. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No one appeared before the Commission for Public Communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on February 28, 2024. The minutes the meeting of February 28, 2024 were approved on COMMISSIONER FRANCIS’ motion, COMMISSIONER OSTA LUGO’s second, with no objections. COMMISSIONER SELIG was off dais. COMMISSIONER BENIGNO was absent. from PUBLIC HEARINGS Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal regarding case number CL 2023-128313; Property address: 2901 Sweeney Lane. 1. 2. COMMISSIONER FRANCIS moved to close the public hearing, COMMISSIONER CAMPBELL’s second, with no objections. COMMISSIONER CAMPBELL moved to 1 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 27, 2024 adopt the findings of fact, conclusions of law and order 1) that the owner of the property maintain the security of the property until the May 22, 2024 meeting of the Building and Standards Commission; and 2) that the case be continued at the May 22, 2024 meeting of the Building and Standards so that counsel can provide guidance on legal issues affecting the property, COMMISSIONER OSTA LUGO second. The motion passed on an 7-0 vote. COMMISSIONER BENIGNO was absent. Conduct a public hearing and consider case numbers CL 2023-128650; Property address: 7603 Beinville Cove. COMMISSIONER SELIG moved to close the public hearing, COMMISSIONER OSTA LUGO second, with no objections. COMMISSIONER SELIG moved to adopt the findings of fact, conclusions of law and adopt City staff’s recommendation for repair of the residential structure within 45 days, with a civil penalty of $420 per week beginning on the 46th day from the date the order is mailed and continuing until compliance is achieved, COMMISSIONER OSTA LUGO’s second. The motion carried on a 6-1 vote. COMMISSIONER FRANCIS voted nay. COMMISSIONER BENIGNO was absent. Conduct a public hearing and …
19.2 - 1702 & 1704 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd - exterior photos — original pdf
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19.3 - 1702 & 1704 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd - support letter (2) — original pdf
June 5, 2024 City of Austin Historic Preservation Board To whom it may concern, I am writing to express my strong support for Aisha Gooden-Williams and her family in their request to demolish structures on their property. As a scholar of the African American experience, particularly in Austin, I believe that denying this family the right to manage their property as they see fit, including demolition, would be an affront to the liberties that African Americans have fought tirelessly to secure. The legacy of African Americans in this country is deeply intertwined with issues of property and ownership. Historically, Black people were reduced to property through race-based chattel enslavement, bought, sold, and disposed of at the whims of others. Today, denying a Black family the autonomy to decide the fate of their property echoes these past injustices. The properties in question hold significant historical value. They are not just buildings but symbols of resilience and progress. My grandfather’s sister, Mrs. Winifred Hill Gooden, labored as a domestic worker in the Hoffenhiez residence for decades. As a Black woman born in the early 20th century to tenant farmers in rural Travis and Caldwell Counties, domestic work was one of the few employment opportunities available to her. Through her hard work, she was able to acquire many homes that the Hoffenhiez family reserved for “Colored” renters in the former Negro District of East Austin. This acquisition was a defining moment for Black property ownership in the area, representing a significant step toward economic empowerment for working-class Black families. I recognize and appreciate the City of Austin’s efforts, particularly through the Equity Preservation Plan, to address historical racial injustices. Preserving the histories, experiences, and contributions of African Americans and other marginalized communities is vital. Through my work with Black Austin Tours, I strive to fill the gaps in public consciousness and support programmatic efforts to this end. However, historic preservation should not solely focus on “preserving” the past. It must also consider financial and generational wealth. Equitable historic preservation involves educating and directing resources to historically excluded communities, empowering them to make decisions about their properties. If the Gooden family chooses to demolish a property to benefit from community development, they should be able to do so without impediment. The City of Austin should support their efforts to continue their family’s legacy of property ownership and economic progress. Moreover, this situation presents a …
19.4 - 1702 & 1704 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd - support letter — original pdf
June 10, 2024 City of Austin Historic Preservation Office Housing & Planning Department P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 To whom it may concern, I am writing to wholeheartedly endorse Mrs. Aisha Gooden-Williams and her family's impassioned appeal to safeguard the residential dwellings on their ancestral property. As a resident of Austin, born and raised, it is important to recognize the importance of preserving the rights that African Americans have worked tirelessly to achieve. It would be unjust if this family were denied the chance to exercise their property rights, including the freedom to demolish their property. Appreciating and respecting the rich historical legacy of the African American community that flourished in Central East Austin is crucial. In accordance with its 1928 plan, the City of Austin implemented measures that mandated Black residents to reside within a designated 6-square mile zone, thereby endorsing segregationist policies. This district served as the residence for Black residents, businesses, schools, and churches, and it played a crucial role in influencing the lively heritage and cultural contributions of Austin's African American community. In order to preserve the respected legacy, set forth by the Gooden family in accordance with the 1928 plan, it is of utmost importance that these properties remain undisturbed. This will greatly contribute to the preservation of the past and the development of the future of The District, encompassing the properties owned by the Gooden family. Furthermore, the Gooden properties in question possess significant historical significance. These structures are not merely physical buildings; they serve as powerful symbols of resilience and progress. Sincerely, Shameika N. Brown-Smith
19.5 - 1702 & 1704 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd - photos — original pdf
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19.6 - 1702 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd - BSC order & violation — original pdf
Case No. CL-2024-001905 In the Matter of 1702 E Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Austin, Texas 78702 Before the Building and Standards Commission of the City of Austin, Texas State of Texas County of Travis ORDER OF THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS On March 27, 2024, under the authority of Chapters 54 and 214 of the Texas Local Government Code, the Building and Standards Commission (“the Commission”) of the City of Austin, Texas, considered 1702 E Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (“the Property”) and took action as described below. A. ORDER The Commission orders the following: I I II II I pgs 2024036431 1. The Commission ORDERS that the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for this property be adopted; 2. The Commission ORDERS that the owner complete the following within forty-five (45) days from the date the Order is mailed: a. obtain and finalize all necessary permits; b. demolish all portions of the residential structures, including any accessory structures, and remove as debris, leaving the lot clean and raked; and c. Request inspection from the City of Austin Development Services Department to verify compliance with 2(a) and 2(b) above. 3. The Commission ORDERS on the forty-sixth (46th) day if compliance is not achieved: a. b. the Code Official is authorized to proceed with demolition and to consider all portions of the residential structures, including any items in and around the structures, as debris, and dispose of as such; and the property owner shall be on notice that the Code Official is authorized to assess all expenses incurred against the property unless excepted by the Texas Constitution. A lien for those expenses may be filed by the City of Austin and recorded with Travis County Deed Records. Interest shall accrue at a rate of 10 percent per year from the date of the assessment until paid in full. VALIDITY OF ORDER NOT AFFECTED BY TRANSFER: When a Commission order has been filed in the deed records, the Commission order is valid even if the property is sold or otherwise transferred. A person who acquires an interest in the property after a Commission order is recorded is subject to the requirements of the Commission order. B. FINDINGS OF FACT The Commission makes the following findings of fact: II. III. PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION The property which is the subject of this proceeding is located at 1702 …
19.7 - 1702 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd - police reports — original pdf
AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT Synopsis of Related Events For: 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD Filter by: From: May-22-2004 To: May-22-2024 Role Synopsis Location Event / File Type Report/File # Date FEL ASSLT W/ INJURY-F/V-EPO-NO CONTACT-200 YDS SAO-MAY NOT POSSESS FIR (EXECUTED) 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 ##B VIOLATION OF EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE ORDER - EPO ATTACHED/200YD STAY AWAY (EXECUTED) 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 #B ASSAULT WITH INJURY FAM VIOL - EPO ATTACHED/200 YD STAY AWAY/BIP (EXECUTED) 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 #B Warrant Warrant Warrant WT D1DC17300674 Mar-28-2017 WT D1DC08302364 Sep-26-2008 WT D1DC08302363 Sep-26-2008 ENGAGING IN ORGANIZED CRIME General Offense Report GO 2023-5019140 Aug-11-2023 FOUND LICENSE PLATE General Offense Report GO 2023-1951101 Jul-14-2023 ASSAULT BY THREAT FAM/DATING General Offense Report GO 2021-2311207 Aug-19-2021 TERRORISTIC THREAT-FAM/DAT VIO General Offense Report GO 2021-2270759 Aug-15-2021 ASSIST EMS THEFT FAMILY DISTURBANCE FAMILY DISTURBANCE FAMILY DISTURBANCE AGG ASSAULT ASSAULT WITH INJURY General Offense Report GO 2021-1311357 May-11-2021 General Offense Report GO 2021-361009 Feb-05-2021 General Offense Report GO 2020-2940789 Oct-20-2020 General Offense Report GO 2020-2030011 Jul-21-2020 General Offense Report GO 2020-1851175 Jul-03-2020 General Offense Report GO 2019-2682044 Sep-25-2019 General Offense Report GO 2019-2592048 Sep-16-2019 EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE ORDER General Offense Report GO 2019-5043870 Oct-24-2019 AGG ASSAULT FAM/DATE VIOLENCE General Offense Report GO 2019-2920273 Oct-19-2019 AGG ASSAULT FAM/DATE VIOLENCE General Offense Report GO 2019-2390038 Aug-27-2019 ASSAULT W/INJURY-FAM/DATE VIOL General Offense Report GO 2019-1041102 Apr-14-2019 FAMILY DISTURBANCE General Offense Report GO 2018-3151138 Nov-11-2018 FELONY ENHANCEMENT/ASSLT W/INJ General Offense Report GO 2018-2300553 Aug-18-2018 ASSAULT W/INJURY-FAM/DATE VIOL General Offense Report GO 2017-860688 Mar-27-2017 Printed On: Fri May 24 2024 For User: AP7267 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 #A 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 #B 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 #A 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 #B 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 #b 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 #B 1702 E MARTIN …
19.a - 1702 & 1704 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd - public comment — original pdf
From: To: Subject: Date: City of Austin Historic Preservation Office 1704 e mlk Wednesday, June 5, 2024 7:33:00 AM This message is from Jennie Davidowitz. [ ] Hi there, I know there is a hearing on these properties tonight. I could not figure out what the approving or dissenting was in regards to, but I do not approve of these 2 properties being historically preserved due to the condition of the buildings currently and no interest in upkeep from the owners. The buildings are rotting away and racoons and cats have taken ownership of the homes.
2.0 - 7304 Knox Ln — original pdf
CASE NUMBER: PR-2024-021145; GF-2024-043942 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET HLC DATES: May 1, 2024; September 4, 2024; November 6, 2024 PC DATE: CC Date: APPLICANT: Drenner Group (owner-opposed) HISTORIC NAME: Running Rope Ranch WATERSHED: Shoal Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 7304 Knox Lane ZONING CHANGE: SF-3 to SF-3-H COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Do not recommend historic zoning (SF-3-H) for the main house if the applicant is able to relocate two historic-age outbuildings (cabin and tack barn) on-site and to protect the existing historic landscape features, including the spring-fed pool and Native American midden sites. Release the relocation permits upon receipt of a City of Austin Documentation Package for all structures and a plan for archaeological monitoring of the site as required by the Texas Historical Commission. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: May 1, 2024 – Postpone the public hearing. September 4, 2024 – initiate historic zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, NW Austin Neighbors, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Northwest Austin Civic Association, SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, TNR BCP - Travis County Natural Resources DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: As the property is listed as a state archaeological site, collaboration with the Texas Historical Commission may be required. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind building. Unfortunately, ‘80s and ‘90s-era additions and modifications have proven to reduce the building’s integrity, and—with this new information—staff no longer believes the main house retains sufficient integrity to convey its true historic-era appearance. However, two outbuildings on-site (not referenced in PR-2024-021145) do retain sufficient integrity: a tack barn dating to the Running Rope Ranch and a much older cedar cabin that appears to have been moved to its current location, potentially from elsewhere on the …
2.1 - 7304 Knox Ln - Applicant Findings — original pdf
7304 KNOX LANE Carter Design Associates (CDA) was retained to review existing research and the residential structure located at 7404 Knox Lane, Austin, Texas. The review was to determine whether the structure met the criteria for historic zoning by the City of Austin. On September 19th, 2024 CDA met on site with the Owner to assess the historic merits of the primary residence and if the criteria were met was there an intact historic structure that could be relocated onsite. The residential structure consists of multiple additions and modifications made by the Knox family throughout their lifetime and ownership of the property. All findings and hypotheses are based on visual observation and research limited to mapping, photographs (contemporary and historic) and written accounts. The original intent of CDA’s review concerned the historic criteria and how, if at all, the structure met the stated criteria. The history of the property suggested that the building had been modified, and there might be an “original” historic building that would better meet the criteria. Our work was to uncover this historic structure and determine how it could be relocated on the site. Findings The site visit forced a revision of the working hypotheses 1. The residence had been radically modified over time and what appeared to the historic features were actually constructed with replica materials. 2. The site/land is just as important as the residential structure 3. The outbuildings better tell the story of the Knox family, based on historic accounts. Today, the residence is a L-shaped plan with a two-story portion to the East; a curved, wrap around covered porch to the Southeast; enclosed shed-roofed porch to the West; and an early one-room addition to the South. Most of the exterior finishes such as the roof, board and batten siding, doors, windows, screens, siding, shutters and trim are modern construction and/or replacements. The finishes do not reflect an historic photo (See Photo X -) which appears to be the South façade of the residence, nor is there any of the (olive-green) stucco mentioned on page 71 of the Austin Originals – Chats with Colorful Characters by Robyn Turner. Many of the interior finishes have been replaced with modern materials chosen for aesthetic reasons by the Owners and intended to reflect an older rustic style. (Exhibit C) Using historical aerial photos, we can begin to put to piece together the evolution of the residence …
2.2 - 7304 Knox Ln - applicant survey and photos — original pdf
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2.3 - 7304 Knox Ln - Approved Preliminary Plan — original pdf
KNOX PRESERVE PRELIMINARY PLAN BEARING BASIS E . U . P ' 0 1 ) T V P ( Y A W A I L A T A N 6 . E . U . P ' 0 1 7 8 9 0 1 K N O X L N 1 1 ( P V T ) 2 1 3 4 5 MIN. FFE: 841.5' MIN. FFE: 839.5' MIN. FFE: 841.0' 1 0' P . U .E . 2 1 N L X O N K ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION LAND USE SCHEDULE VICINITY MAP SUBMITTAL DATE: October 9, 2023 SHEET INDEX 1 COVER PRELIMINARY PLAN GENERAL NOTES 2 NORTH ARROW & SCALE 750 LEGAL DESCRIPTION NOTES OWNER DEVELOPER CHASE EQUITIES, INC. JIMMY NASSOUR CONSULTANTS / CONTRACTORS ENGINEER: ATWELL, LLC SURVEYOR: HOLT CARSON, INC. PROJECT DATA OWNER / DEVELOPER CONSULTANTS: LOT CURVE TABLE CITY APPROVAL PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION APPROVAL 1 2 KNOX PRESERVE PRELIMINARY PLAN COVER PRELIMINARY PLAN 1 OF 2 COA CASE NO: C8-2023-0233 February 1, 2024October 9, 2028202/01/2024 PRIVATE STREET CROSS SECTION N.T.S. PRIVATE STREET DESIGN NOTES NOTES CONTINUED PUBLIC R.O.W. LOT TABLE LOT # LOT AREA LOT ACRES LOT 1 7,651 S.F. LOT 2 8,093 S.F. LOT 3 9,630 S.F. LOT 4 7,221 S.F. LOT 5 8,605 S.F. LOT 6 8,348 S.F. LOT 7 7,408 S.F. LOT 9 8,040 S.F. LOT 10 8,361 S.F. LOT 11 8,477 S.F. LOT 12 8,360 S.F. 0.176 0.186 0.221 0.166 0.198 0.192 0.170 0.185 0.192 0.195 0.192 LOT 8 11,601 S.F. 0.266 LOT 13 119,886 S.F. 2.752 LOT 14 8,825 S.F. 0.203 LOT 15 20,231 S.F. 0.464 TOTAL= 249,994 S.F. 5.739 20' 7.5' PRIVATE STREET LOT 4' S.W. 2' UTILITY, DRAINAGE, PRIVATE STREET LOT 25' FOC-FOC 22' RD @ 2% SLOPE 30' 2' 4' S.W. 17.5' PRIVATE STREET LOT FIRE LANE STRIPING 2' SPILL CURB & GUTTER FIRE LANE STRIPING 2' CATCH CURB & GUTTER PAVEMENT DESIGN BY GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER TO BE DONE WITH CONSTUCTION PLANS PRIVATE STREET CROSS SECTION (HAMMERHEAD) N.T.S. 40.0' UTILITY, DRAINAGE, PRIVATE STREET LOT 20' 7.5' PRIVATE STREET LOT 4' S.W. 2' 25' FOC-FOC 22' RD @ 2% SLOPE 20' 7.5' PRIVATE STREET LOT 2' 4' S.W. FIRE LANE STRIPING 2' SPILL CURB & GUTTER FIRE LANE STRIPING 2' CATCH CURB & GUTTER PAVEMENT DESIGN BY GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER TO BE DONE WITH CONSTUCTION PLANS PROJECT DATA OWNER / DEVELOPER CONSULTANTS: CITY APPROVAL PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION APPROVAL 1 2 KNOX PRESERVE PRELIMINARY …
2.4 - 7304 Knox Ln - public communication — original pdf
Update On The Knox Preserve Margaret Thomas Knox passed January 20, 2022 allowing the development of the Knox Preserve subdivision to proceed. We’ve had several past articles in the newsletter on Mrs. Knox so I won't dive into her history here. But briefly for context, her husband James Knox inherited the property from his parents. His father, Capt. Warren Penn Knox, was prominent in Boy Scouting in Texas, acquired the property and after WWII started Running Rope Boys Ranch. Barring a thorough deed search, by 1946 the newspaper reports "W.P. Knox" buying the 184 acre property (The Austin American, 26 Apr 1946, Fri, Page 20). By 1947 Running Rope Ranch is up and running in the news. The farmstead (a core house that was extended over the years; out buildings; cleared fields) is extant in the 1937 aerials of Travis County that have recently become available. An oral interview of Margaret Knox for the book Austin Originals, 1982, puts the farmhouse at ca. 1900 at least. Based on the history of this area, could the property be older? Maybe. For example, Esperanza School, which was above Spicewood Springs, was a one room log cabin started in 1866 serving this area.1 The school was less than a mile from the Knox Preserve. Old aerial photos seem to indicate an older entrance to the property may have been off of Spicewood Springs Rd. not far from the school. Could the property be that old? We don’t know without a lot more research, but from the history of the school we know there was sufficient population in the community of Spicewood Springs in 1866 to warrant a school. The log cabin school was open until 1893; so close in time to the age of the Knox house quoted by Margaret Knox. The Thurms, a German family, settled on Bull Creek in 1855 on what is today’s Old Spicewood Springs Rd. at the bottom of what was known then as Thurm’s Hill. Their homestead was in today’s Bull Creek Park, roughly the 5300 “block” of today’s Old Spicewood Springs Rd; most of it was obliterated by Loop 360 construction; the current round of work is probably finishing off any potential sub-surface remains. All to say, settlement in this area goes back a ways and the Knox Preserve, with its own spring (called out on property plats as “Indian Springs”), close to Spicewood Springs, its …
2.5 - 7304 Knox Ln - historical documents — original pdf
Austin American-Statesman (Austin, Texas) · 30 Jun 1955, Thu · Page 17 Downloaded on Feb 4, 2022 1955 Running Rope Ranch Copyright © 2022 Newspapers.com. All Rights Reserved. Clipped By: rdenney5041 Fri, Feb 4, 2022 Knox il , And believeritrdr notr- :th*re's rthis charfi in$ little who lives. on ff.. l$racre: bee,farrfi llghJ' smack in the middle of Northwest Hills. ,l-l*r rrams is -3aret Knox..'',qnd,,' rirels, .wlliltqn a , delightful :!'en's bqo.k Setse.yls,,,8eel'?ree,,:,1 ,Tlp words of - Craig, 'ssgsker., E!,:a,:UT :writertf , *urn*hnp, i' * r ouse.' lA r',lUrn. r Ont0:-,.tlr-eii,, dirt, lane,{irinss' a I -., : aie feeling;rr. Ihe l,,naiiOw.,foad r,winds r throu gh :+s. and curvos.:aioil,nd An:,aliyg'gr.een stu0eo cot. ;: ;apped withS,q{m$onilihfoojr,,:::., r,,..1 I, , :, -- the righl,,a.c0mmunity of beehives ne$tles ::, a wild' - -K npove,r,ttFu,fthert,'ahEed,. 16n515*t - = :r of hives. SroWsr.Out,r Ot,,ArgUnnV: rneadow,, eaoh ,. ::splaying,'a'rajnhpw:p,aintedron its, cade,,To " ::i. Margateti' K0CIx,,,sta$d$rb,sneqtii an arrboi :=- .*ith vine$:of..otiinge ladyfinger blossom$' *- - : e f or ch ildron :!o.Jla*nt,,an,lheir:,finEertips, $he :' . eloquent,,r.iUst,,,,Qory,.,:l,wOtcdmi1r0 r r'rne,'.with' rB ,-=::iy-groomed giant poodle by her side. ; r'eiax in,, swinCIingi,,roanVgs..chairs;,,which she j, : la me f rom,{he arinualHsnai$sAncerlostival,neei .:..ciia, Texasr. pping honey:flavored tea: to,,a '* r : cr'ly of ,locusts,rbenaa,th t,the,,gra$e,arbor, we :e 3he's arecntgfi:lp,ofary,Mothqi,.GOo$e, Re$lled ';eart ol $UbU,t'ban,tAmbricar .' : r::;r:,r:, i'i':':r'll 'l,i--, ,, '., :- = '-l'va t't&d *n* nelev&b*r 3*lJ rr:9. {Fr*ple lil<* 3r*t;*iigltr t* *t*y ir: the wis*try" ' / f*J# ir#i', 'i r'.fA# i* ihe ecuniry {ilt },*'ii ii:*i"**i i* aro*n# fi18'." "Fgel pretsured to change viiih ;urrc*r'icii;:;:': Yeg, wg sometimes do, i've had orre neiglhDJr r=ll nne, 'People like y*u oughi to stay in lhe couriryv'." lvlargaret, in bewildered, rnatter*of-faci inannei', ccn- tinues, "l tald lier, 'l was in tne couniry teli ya'll moved in around me'." Th* peiite lady witl'r fluffrt white hair speaks frorn uvithin a *clishad appearanc*. ELxt fi#r clnwir-t*-*arth rnessase$ reflsst afi attiiude *iypicai *i thf $tsreolltpod upper crlrst. Both she an* hei Nirrne $eerfi to be steeped ln good tast*; thsre i* ii' ."[,- mistakabie staiemsnt e>l class, "This is rny husbandls fan'riiy's iand, an*1 il1'y' flir{l dssir* is thal we never have tc *ell. *ut ii'o nof *a$ir. we hav* a lot of appr0aches. '1*r:r otd:rancl"ih*u'se isn't built w*ilet ail" li's srnaii and has'allkincis o{ probisnrs. But ldon't warrt a i:ig hsuse, to scrub lour baths. I gu*$s l'rn getting ec- centris in ray oid age, L:ut …
2.6 - 7304 Knox Ln - presentation — original pdf
7304 Knox Lane Item #24 Historic Landmark Commission September 4, 2024 Site Aerial Site Overview Lot Size: • 5.828 acres, or approximately 253,872 SF Building Size: • Approximately 1,633 SF • SF-3 (Family Residence) Zoning: Built: Current Use: Historic Use: • 1940 Per Travis Central Appraisal District • Private Residence - Unoccupied • Running Rope Ranch Day Camp for Boy Scouts (10 Years) • Private Residence Landmark Designation Criteria HISTORIC DESIGNATION CRITERIA LDC 25-2-352: 1. 2. The property must be 50 years old and must represent a period of significance of at least 50 years ago. The property must retain a high degree of integrity, as defined by the National Register of Historic Places, that clearly conveys its historical significance and does not include an addition or alteration which has significantly compromised its integrity. Landmark Designation Criteria 3. In addition, the property must meet at least two of the below criteria: i. Architecture ii. Historical Associations iii. Archaeology iv. Community Value v. Landscape Feature i. Architecture ARCHITECURE CRITERIA: × Embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; HLC Report × Exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; × Displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; × Represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; × Serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; × Possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or × Represents an architectural curiosity or one- of-a-kind building. “eclectic house with early Ranch and vernacular stylistic influences applied to what appears to be an early- twentieth-century vernacular farmhouse. It is one and one- half stories in height, with an L- shaped plan and intersecting partial-width porches. Its compound roofline features deep eaves with cedar shakes at gable ends. Fenestration includes 8:8 wood windows of varying dimensions. “ ii. Historical Associations HISTORICAL CRITERIA: The property has long-standing significant associations with persons, groups, institutions, businesses, or events of historic importance which contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation; or represents a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. FACTS: Running Rope Ranch Day Camp for Boy …