HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, March 6th, 2024 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 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. February 7, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 2. C14H-2024-0011 – 1206 E 13th St./1209 Bob Harrison Fashionette Beauty Shop Council District 1 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Belinda Davis City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Recommend the proposed zoning change from family residence- neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) to family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP). Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 3. HR-2023-132220 – 2506 Givens Ave. Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Addition and remodel. (Postponed February 7, 2024) Applicant: Roy Jensen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. The applicant has incorporated Committee feedback. 4. HR-2023-059471 – 804 Waller St. Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Addition and remodel. Applicant: Mason Moore City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. 5. HR-2024-007660 – 4204 Avenue H Hyde Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Rehabilitate building and construct an addition. Applicant: Steve Krauklis City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Postpone the public hearing to invite the applicant to the March meeting of the Architectural Review Committee. 6. HR-2023-087103 – 402 W 12th St. A.O. Watson House Council District 9 Proposal: Addition and remodel. Applicant: Charlotte …
13 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MARCH 6, 2024 HR-2024-001478 OLD WEST AUSTIN 1709 WETHERSFIELD ROAD Remove rear porch and deck and extend existing side gable to construct a new two-story addition. PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS 1) Demolish existing rear porch and partial addition. 2) Extend roofline of original building to construct a two-story addition. The proposed addition has horizontal fiber cement siding to match the existing siding, painted wood windows to match existing double-hung 6:6 windows, and a composition shingle roof to match the existing roof. 3) Remove and rebuild existing chimney. One-story Colonial Revival house with symmetrical plan, full-width porch, side-gabled roof, and 6:6 wood windows. The house at 1709 Wethersfield Road was constructed in 1936. It was primarily a rental house with short-term occupants for much of the early 20th century, though Alma Street Pitts and her husband, Norman, purchased the property in the 1950s. The Pitt family owned and operated the Street Furniture Company. 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 existing roofline. 3. Roofs See 1. The proposed project extends the existing side-gabled roofline upward to accommodate the two-story addition. 7. Chimneys The proposed project removes and rebuilds the existing chimney. Residential additions 1. Location The proposed addition is located to the rear of the house, extending the existing ridgeline. 2. Scale, massing, and height The proposed addition is much larger in scale than the existing original house or addition, and the roofline modification may increase its visual weight. It does not appear to be stepped in from the original portion of the house. 3. Design and style The proposed addition’s design and style appear to meet the standards. 4. Roofs See 2. 5. Exterior walls The proposed exterior wall materials are compatible. 13 – 2 6. Windows, screens, and doors The proposed new fenestration appears appropriate. Summary The project meets some of the applicable standards. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Old West Austin National Register Historic District. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high to moderate integrity. 3) Properties …
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14 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MARCH 6, 2024 HR-2024-017536 SIXTH STREET NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 600 EAST SIXTH STREET PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Rehabilitate building; add metal awnings; and add, replace, and repair windows. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS South Elevation: (6th Street) Add a new metal awning. Maintain the corner entry at 6th and Red River and reintroduce glazing on either side of the entry door. Replace the non-original storefront and clerestory windows. Repair and replace the second-level windows as needed. West Elevation: (Red River Street) Repaint and repair the stucco. The proposed awning wraps the corner to capture the corner entry, reusing existing eyebolts as connection points. Rework the secondary façade by adding new storefront openings along the first floor and adding new windows on the second level. Two-part commercial block comprising three original units. The building is clad in masonry at the main elevation, which appears to have been damaged during stucco removal; the secondary elevation still retains its stucco cladding. Fenestration includes replacement storefronts at the first floor, replacement windows at the second floor beneath paired masonry half- arches, and wood windows of varying dimensions at the secondary elevation. 600-604 East 6th Street first appears on the 1900 Sanborn map as a replacement for a smaller brick building with a single tenant space. It first served as the home of Caldwell-Murchison-Lee, a mercantile and grocery firm. By 1912, the Caldwell Brothers had taken over the grocery business at this location, and the Murchison-Lee mercantile had moved to East 5th Street. After a fire decimated the Muchison-Lee building in 1917, the Caldwells allowed the displaced Trade Union— second-floor tenants—to gather in their space to plan rebuilding. Tenants included a grocer, dry goods, and furniture store until the 1930s, when the Monterey Café, various hardware stores, a billiards club, and the Austin Exterminating Company moved in. By the 1940s, 600 and 602 were occupied by the Austin Auto Supply Company, with the Austin Barber College next door at 604. The Austin Auto Supply Company occupied all three units during the 1950s. 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: Rehabilitate and adaptively reuse contributing buildings, including at least the …
SIXTH STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT REVITALIZATION 600 E 6TH STREET 600 E 6th Street North East Perspective Austin History Center, c. 1975, Austin, Texas H L C R E V I E W | 6 0 0 E 6 T H S T R E E T P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | M A R 0 6 , 2 0 2 4 600-604 E 6th Street 600 BLOCK PROPERTY SUMMARY: ADDRESS: DATE BUILT: 600-604 E 6TH STREET 1900 HISTORIC DESIGNATION: NRHD 1975 NHRP SURVEY: NON CONTRIBUTING SIXTH STREET SNAPSHOP RE-SURVEY, 2022: CONTRIBUTING CURRENT USE: VACANT . T S S E H C E N E 6TH ST. . T S R E V I R D E R SITE PLAN CURRENT PHOTOGRAPH (2023) S S E R G N O C S O Z A R B O T N I C A J N A S Y T I N I R T E 6 T H S E H C E N R E V I R D E R E N I B A S 5 3 - I SIXTH STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT LEGEND P R O P E R T Y O V E R V I E W H L C R E V I E W | 6 0 0 E 6 T H S T R E E T P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | M A R 0 6 , 2 0 2 4 600 E 6th Street South Elevation Austin History Center, c. 1975, Austin, Texas HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPH: 1975 NORTH ELEVATION: EXISTING 2023 PROPOSED NORTH ELEVATION 600 E 6th Street South Elevation Austin History Center, c. 1975, Austin, Texas HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPH: 1975 EAST ELEVATION: EXISTING 2023 PROPOSED NORTHEAST ELEVATION B U I L D I N G C O M P A R I S O N O V E R T I M E H L C R E V I E W | 6 0 0 E 6 T H S T R E E T P R E L I M I N A R Y - N …
SIXTH STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT REVITALIZATION 600 E 6TH STREET 600 E 6th Street North East Perspective Austin History Center, c. 1975, Austin, Texas H L C R E V I E W | 6 0 0 E 6 T H S T R E E T P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | M A R 0 6 , 2 0 2 4 600-604 E 6th Street 600 BLOCK PROPERTY SUMMARY: ADDRESS: DATE BUILT: 600-604 E 6TH STREET 1900 HISTORIC DESIGNATION: NRHD 1975 NHRP SURVEY: NON CONTRIBUTING SIXTH STREET SNAPSHOP RE-SURVEY, 2022: CONTRIBUTING CURRENT USE: VACANT . T S S E H C E N E 6TH ST. . T S R E V I R D E R SITE PLAN CURRENT PHOTOGRAPH (2023) S S E R G N O C S O Z A R B O T N I C A J N A S Y T I N I R T E 6 T H S E H C E N R E V I R D E R E N I B A S 5 3 - I SIXTH STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT LEGEND P R O P E R T Y O V E R V I E W H L C R E V I E W | 6 0 0 E 6 T H S T R E E T P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | M A R 0 6 , 2 0 2 4 600 E 6th Street South Elevation Austin History Center, c. 1975, Austin, Texas HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPH: 1975 NORTH ELEVATION: EXISTING 2023 PROPOSED NORTH ELEVATION 600 E 6th Street South Elevation Austin History Center, c. 1975, Austin, Texas HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPH: 1975 EAST ELEVATION: EXISTING 2023 PROPOSED NORTHEAST ELEVATION B U I L D I N G C O M P A R I S O N O V E R T I M E H L C R E V I E W | 6 0 0 E 6 T H S T R E E T P R E L I M I N A R Y - N …
15 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MARCH 6, 2024 HR-2024-017546 SIXTH STREET NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 709 EAST SIXTH STREET PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Rehabilitate building, add metal awnings, replace storefront, and repoint brick. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS North Elevation: Add a new metal awning to this building per 1970s photo. Repair and repoint the existing brick wall as needed and maintain the existing lighting on the storefront. Replace the existing storefront. One-story masonry commercial building with transom windows above awning, simple detailing at cornice, and a stepped walkway to a basement level at Waller Creek. The building at 709 East Sixth Street, addressed throughout the years as 705-709 East Sixth Street, was built around 1906. It first served as the grocery store of Abraham Tannous and his family, lauded as “the best-known Syrian” in Austin in his 1923 obituary. Tannous shared the space with a jeweler, a confectioner, and various private rentals at the rear of the shops. After his retirement, the building housed Mamie and George Hodges’ fruit stand and soda fountain, Charles Gregory’s jewelry store, and a variety of smaller groceries. By the late 1930s, Abraham Nassour and Namie Jacob had taken up the grocery businesses in the building, though by the mid-forties, Nassour transitioned his business to Abe’s Place, a package store. Nassour had previously run a saloon at 721 East Sixth Street alongside his brother, also a grocer. The brothers, born in Beirut, were also part of the larger community of Syrian and Lebanese merchants who helped to establish 6th Street as a bustling business district in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 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: Repair and alterations 1. General standards The proposed project removes mostly non-historic material. 4. Exterior walls and trim The proposal includes repair of historic-age brick. 11. Commercial storefronts The proposed storefront and awning are appropriate in scale and design for the district. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. The applicant has amended the design to reflect Committee feedback. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property is listed as noncontributing to the Sixth Street National Register district, but the 2022 Sixth Street Snapshot resurvey recommends the property as contributing to the …
SIXTH STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT REVITALIZATION 709 E 6TH STREET 709 E 6th Street North East Perspective Austin History Center, c. 1975, Austin, Texas H L C R E V I E W | 7 0 9 E 6 T H S T R E E T P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | M A R 0 6 , 2 0 2 4 709 E 6th Street 700 BLOCK PROPERTY SUMMARY: ADDRESS: DATE BUILT: 709 E 6TH STREET 1935 HISTORIC DESIGNATION: NRHD 1975 NHRP SURVEY: NON-CONTRIBUTING SIXTH STREET SNAPSHOP RE-SURVEY, 2022: CONTRIBUTING CURRENT USE: VACANT E 6TH ST. T E E R T S E N I B A S E G A T N O R F 5 3 I SITE PLAN CURRENT PHOTOGRAPH (2023) S S E R G N O C S O Z A R B O T N I C A J N A S Y T I N I R T E 6 T H S E H C E N R E V I R D E R E N I B A S 5 3 - I SIXTH STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT LEGEND P R O P E R T Y O V E R V I E W H L C R E V I E W | 7 0 9 E 6 T H S T R E E T P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | M A R 0 6 , 2 0 2 4 600 E 6th Street South Elevation Austin History Center, c. 1975, Austin, Texas HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPH: 1975 NORTH ELEVATION: EXISTING 2023 PROPOSED NORTH ELEVATION B U I L D I N G C O M P A R I S O N O V E R T I M E H L C R E V I E W | 7 0 9 E 6 T H S T R E E T P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | M A R …
SIXTH STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT REVITALIZATION 709 E 6TH STREET 709 E 6th Street North East Perspective Austin History Center, c. 1975, Austin, Texas H L C R E V I E W | 7 0 9 E 6 T H S T R E E T P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | M A R 0 6 , 2 0 2 4 709 E 6th Street 700 BLOCK PROPERTY SUMMARY: ADDRESS: DATE BUILT: 709 E 6TH STREET 1935 HISTORIC DESIGNATION: NRHD 1975 NHRP SURVEY: NON-CONTRIBUTING SIXTH STREET SNAPSHOP RE-SURVEY, 2022: CONTRIBUTING CURRENT USE: VACANT E 6TH ST. T E E R T S E N I B A S E G A T N O R F 5 3 I SITE PLAN CURRENT PHOTOGRAPH (2023) S S E R G N O C S O Z A R B O T N I C A J N A S Y T I N I R T E 6 T H S E H C E N R E V I R D E R E N I B A S 5 3 - I SIXTH STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT LEGEND P R O P E R T Y O V E R V I E W H L C R E V I E W | 7 0 9 E 6 T H S T R E E T P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | M A R 0 6 , 2 0 2 4 600 E 6th Street South Elevation Austin History Center, c. 1975, Austin, Texas HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPH: 1975 NORTH ELEVATION: EXISTING 2023 PROPOSED NORTH ELEVATION B U I L D I N G C O M P A R I S O N O V E R T I M E H L C R E V I E W | 7 0 9 E 6 T H S T R E E T P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | M A R …
16 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MARCH 6, 2024 HR-2024-017548 SIXTH STREET NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 713 EAST SIXTH STREET PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Rehabilitate the building, repaint and repair gates, replace the storefront, and repoint brick. Repair and repoint the existing brick wall as needed and repair the existing entry stair. The proposed design includes replacing the existing storefront to fit within the existing masonry openings and repainting the existing gates on the front façade. No work is proposed for the back façade. Arched façade of a one-story masonry commercial building with a non-historic storefront and basement level beyond. The building at 713 East Sixth Street, known as 711 and 717 East Sixth Street, was built in 1894 as a grain and feed store. It was then used as a bakery by Mathias Grein before he moved to 722 East Sixth Street. From 1912 to 1937, Henry William Schlieker sold furniture from the building, sharing tenant space with watchmaker G. L. San Miguel. From 1941 to 1952, the building housed the Hong Kong Café, which changed hands several times before the building became vacant in 1955. The 1962 Sanborn map shows a vacant lot where the building appears to have stood; thus, the removal of the building behind the façade appears to have taken place between 1960 and 1962. 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: Repair and alterations 1. General standards The proposed project does not remove any historic material. 4. Exterior walls and trim The proposal includes the repair of historic-age brick. 11. Commercial storefronts The proposed storefront is appropriate in scale and design for the district. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property is listed as contributing to the Sixth Street National Register district. The 2022 Sixth Street Snapshot resurvey recommends the property as contributing to the Sixth Street National Register Historic District. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain low integrity. Only the façade remains. 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 …
SIXTH STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT REVITALIZATION 7 13 E 6TH STREET 713 E 6th Street North East Perspective Austin History Center, c. 1975, Austin, Texas H L C R E V I E W | 7 1 3 E 6 T H S T R E E T P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | M A R 0 6 , 2 0 2 4 713 E 6th Street 700 BLOCK PROPERTY SUMMARY: ADDRESS: DATE BUILT: 713 E 6TH STREET 1935 HISTORIC DESIGNATION: LOCAL HISTORIC 1975 NHRP SURVEY: CONTRIBUTING SIXTH STREET SNAPSHOP RE-SURVEY, 2022: CONTRIBUTING CURRENT USE: VACANT E 6TH ST. . D R E G A T N O R F 5 3 - I SITE PLAN CURRENT PHOTOGRAPH (2023) S S E R G N O C S O Z A R B O T N I C A J N A S Y T I N I R T E 6 T H S E H C E N R E V I R D E R E N I B A S 5 3 - I SIXTH STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT LEGEND P R O P E R T Y O V E R V I E W H L C R E V I E W | 7 1 3 E 6 T H S T R E E T P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | M A R 0 6 , 2 0 2 4 713 E 6th Street South Elevation Austin History Center, c. 1975, Austin, Texas HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPH: 1975 NORTH ELEVATION: EXISTING 2023 PROPOSED NORTH ELEVATION B U I L D I N G C O M P A R I S O N O V E R T I M E H L C R E V I E W | 7 1 3 E 6 T H S T R E E T P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | M A R 0 6 , 2 0 2 …
SIXTH STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT REVITALIZATION 7 13 E 6TH STREET 713 E 6th Street North East Perspective Austin History Center, c. 1975, Austin, Texas H L C R E V I E W | 7 1 3 E 6 T H S T R E E T P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | M A R 0 6 , 2 0 2 4 713 E 6th Street 700 BLOCK PROPERTY SUMMARY: ADDRESS: DATE BUILT: 713 E 6TH STREET 1935 HISTORIC DESIGNATION: NRHD 1975 NHRP SURVEY: NON-CONTRIBUTING SIXTH STREET SNAPSHOP RE-SURVEY, 2022: CONTRIBUTING CURRENT USE: VACANT E 6TH ST. . D R E G A T N O R F 5 3 - I SITE PLAN CURRENT PHOTOGRAPH (2023) S S E R G N O C S O Z A R B O T N I C A J N A S Y T I N I R T E 6 T H S E H C E N R E V I R D E R E N I B A S 5 3 - I SIXTH STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT LEGEND P R O P E R T Y O V E R V I E W H L C R E V I E W | 7 1 3 E 6 T H S T R E E T P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | M A R 0 6 , 2 0 2 4 713 E 6th Street South Elevation Austin History Center, c. 1975, Austin, Texas HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPH: 1975 NORTH ELEVATION: EXISTING 2023 PROPOSED NORTH ELEVATION B U I L D I N G C O M P A R I S O N O V E R T I M E H L C R E V I E W | 7 1 3 E 6 T H S T R E E T P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | M A R 0 6 , 2 0 2 4 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MARCH 6, 2024 HR-2024-017498 TRAVIS HEIGHTS NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 207 EAST MILTON STREET 17 – 1 PROPOSAL Remove the rear deck and add a screened porch. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story Craftsman house with two-story rear addition. Remove the existing deck and construct a screened porch addition in its place, with a gabled roof and cladding/roofing to match the existing materials. The house at 207 East Milton was constructed around 1918. It appears to have been a rental property for most of its existence, housing South Austinites from all walks of life: salesmen, truck drivers, widows, students, and receptionists, to name a few. Around 1949, it was purchased by Mrs. Maudine H. Jackson. Jackson lived there with her daughter until at least 1959. Both women worked as secretaries at the City Police Department. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential additions 1. Location The addition is located at the rear of the building. Though it is not stepped in, it will not be visible from the street. 2. Scale, massing, and height The proposed addition is appropriate in scale, massing, and height. 3. Design and style The proposed addition is appropriate in design and style. 4. Roofs The proposed roofline will not be seen from the street. Materials are compatible. 5. Exterior walls The proposed wall materials will match existing materials. Summary The project mostly meets 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 Craftsman bungalow. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes …
19 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS MARCH 6, 2024 PR-2023-158329; GF-2023-161497 2802 PEARCE LANE PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Demolish a house constructed between 1910 and 1930 and an outbuilding constructed in 1972. One-story rustic cabin with a Craftsman-style, shingle-clad front gable; deep front porch supported by simple posts atop massive, tapered stone piers; 6:6 wood windows; massive rubble fireplace, and rustic stone cladding throughout. The rear portion of the building appears to be a later addition, as is the secondary structure on the lot; however, neither appears to impact the integrity of the original structure. As the property was annexed in 1982, historic-age research is largely unavailable from public sources. However, TCAD records indicate that the building’s legal description is Lot 1 of the Leigh Subdivision, with the plat filed in 1968, and that Mrs. Amelia Leigh, wife of the late Horage R. Leigh, owned the property. During the 1940s, the Leighs lived in Gonzales, and during the ‘50s, they lived across the river bend on Mt. Barker Drive. It is likely that they used the property as a vacation home or fishing cabin, and that it represents one of the earliest recreational uses of this area. Amelia Freeman Leigh was a Fort Worth native and businesswoman. After graduating from business school, she moved to Austin and worked for the IRS for ten years. Leigh was the first woman to be appointed to the position of Deputy Collector of the IRS. She married Horace Rudgley Leigh in 1946, and the family moved to Gonzales, where H. R. Leigh operated a car dealership.1 The building is directly adjacent to the Ski Shores marina. Aerial photographs show that the building was associated with small-scale farmland into the 1940s, though TCAD records indicate it was built in 1910. PROPERTY EVALUATION Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it may meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of Texas vernacular architecture, combining classic Craftsman styling with rough rustic stone and unpainted woodwork. b. Historical association. The property is associated with Amelia F. Leigh, the first woman appointed to the position of Deputy Collector of the IRS; however, her relationship with the property as a vacation …
Client: Address: OBSERVATION REPORT Bill McKean 2802 Pearce Road, Austin, TX February 1, 2024 On 26 January 2024, George Breehl, Inspection Supervisor, observed the home at the above address to identify health or safety concerns and/or deviation from adopted codes and standards governing existing buildings which have resulted in reported leaks and structural damage in the home. A. Report Limitations Please note, this report is based on the visual examination of the structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing. No intrusive examinations have been performed, and no samples of materials have been taken for laboratory testing. No mold or air quality testing was conducted. No water quality testing was conducted. The observations, opinions, and recommendations are based entirely upon our visual examination, compiled data, and interviews with the tenants/owners as applicable. No detailed structural analysis of existing members has been performed, and no rehabilitation designs are provided in this report. ATS Engineers makes no warranties or guarantees, either expressed or implied, that all items of a deficient nature and/or improper construction techniques, etc. have been discovered and commented upon in this report. This report has been prepared to identify current deficiencies observed on the date of inspection and should not be considered an exhaustive description of every item that may require remedial attention. In some cases, additional examinations may be warranted to fully evaluate the deficiencies noted. Portions of the items inspected were covered, inaccessible or unavailable, therefore, unable to be thoroughly inspected. B. General Description of the Home and Accessory Building The home is a one-story, wood-framed structure, which measures approximately 28 feet across the front and 54 feet along the sides. The exterior consists of natural stone bearing walls with some wood siding. The roof is covered with composition shingles (not original roofing material). Per Travis CAD records, the home was constructed ca. 1910. An accessory building measuring approximately 15 feet by 12 feet was noted at the rear left corner of the property. Like the main home, the building is covered with stacked natural stone, wood siding and composition roof shingles. Based on discussions with the Owner, we understand this property has not been occupied in 53 years. C. General Observations C01. Exterior: The front gable of the house is warped. There is a downward and inward curve of the gable framing. The wood columns at the front porch are leaning inward following the curvature of the gable. The …
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FRONT PORCH – ROOF & FRAMING “There is a downward and inward curve of the gable framing. The wood columns at the front porch are leaning inward following the curvature of the gable. The columns appear to be undersized. It was noted that the beam supporting the left side of the porch canopy is rotting with portions missing. The roofing at the front left side of the porch is rotted and falling.” STONEWORK “Large cracks were noted in the wall along the perimeter of the front porch. It was noted that some cracks were more than 1” wide; for reference cracks greater than 1/8” typically require structural repair. It appears that these wider cracks are partial recurrences of larger cracks (up to 3”) that were previously repaired.” FOUNDATION “The right side of the house appears to be a clear path for rain runoff… Part of the foundation along the right side and at the front of the entry porch has been undermined by the erosion… It was noted that the backyard drains towards the back of the house… It appears that the result of this is water migration into these areas of the house… The visible portions of the foundation framing of the house have completely deteriorated.” ROOF “Several holes were noted in the roof. This resulted in wet areas in the house and the rotting of some site-built roof trusses, window headers, and other lumber in the house. It appears that several trusses have been repaired previously… The construction of the roof trusses and the subsequent repairs appear to fall significantly short of acceptable engineering practices. It appears that the roofs of both buildings have begun to collapse.” INTERIOR “In general, the house is open to the elements… The house has an extraordinarily strong smell of mildew… It was also noted that some electrical splices were unprotected…. It was noted that the subfloor of the kitchen and the bathroom, including floor joists and beams, has almost completely rotted away. It was noted that the floor or the bathroom is filled with mildew. It was also noted that the walls were partially covered in mildew… The moisture and smell of the house poses a risk to the health and safety to persons on the property.” CONCLUSIONS “These buildings are dilapidated and unfit for habitation… Based on the number of structural deficiencies noted in the roofs of the main house and …
NEAREST CONTIGUOUS 40 ACRES OF UNDEVELOPED LAND A P P X. 5 8 2.7 2' PROJECT LOCATION A FULL RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGNED, INSTALLED AND TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2019 NFPA 13D OR THE 2021 IRC P2904 STANDARDS WILL BE INSTALLED IN THIS PROPERTY. THE PLANS FOR THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM MUST DESIGNED AND INSTALLED BY A TEXAS LICENSED SPRINKLER CONTRACTOR FOR NFPA 13D SYSTEMS OR A TEXAS LICENSED PLUMBER WITH THE MULTIPURPOSE RESIDENTIAL FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SPECIALIST (MRFPSS) ENDORSEMENT. THE SPRINKLER PLANS MUST BE SUBMITTED, REVIEWED, APPROVED, TESTED AND INSPECTED BY AFD PRIOR TO COVERING THE WALLS AND CEILINGS. A FLOW TEST OF THE MOST DEMANDING AREA WILL BE REQUIRED. LOT INFORMATION MAXIMUM ALLOWED BUILDING COVERAGE @ 40% = 17,703.74 SF MAXIMUM ALLOWED IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE @ 45% = 19,916.71 SF CITY of AUSTIN AREA CALCULATIONS CoA AREA NAME a) 1ST FLOOR CONDITIONED AREA e) COVERED PARKING f) COV'D PATIO, DECK, PORCH, AND/OR BALCONY g) OTHER COVERED OR ROOFED AREA h) UNCOVERED WOOD DECK TOTAL BUILDING AREA EXISTING 0.00 SF 0.00 SF 0.00 SF 0.00 SF 0.00 SF 0.00 SF IMPERVIOUS COVER CALCULATIONS TOTAL LOT AREA: 44,259.36 SF AREA NAME a) 1ST FLOOR CONDITIONED AREA e) COVERED PARKING f) COV'D PATIO, DECK, PORCH, AND/OR BALCONY g) OTHER COVERED OR ROOFED AREA EXISTING 0.00 SF 0.00 SF 0.00 SF 0.00 SF TOTAL BUILDING COVERAGE (ONLY GROUND FLOOR AREAS INCLUDED FOR TOTAL BUILDING COVERAGE) 0.00 SF CONC. DRIVE CONC. WALK EQUIP. PAD OTHER FLATWORK OUTDOOR STAIRS RETAINING WALL UNCOV'D WOOD DECK 0.00 SF 0.00 SF 0.00 SF 0.00 SF 0.00 SF 0.00 SF 0.00 SF 0.00 SF NEW 3,445.89 SF 1,273.02 SF 1,228.96 SF 220.79 SF 37.88 SF 6,206.54 SF NEW 3,445.89 SF 1,273.02 SF 1,228.96 SF 220.79 SF 2,070.71 SF 134.15 SF 26.23 SF 20.54 SF 57.34 SF 175.19 SF 18.94 SF 8,671.76 SF TOTAL 3,445.89 SF 1,273.02 SF 1,228.96 SF 220.79 SF 37.88 SF 6,206.54 SF TOTAL 3,445.89 SF 1,273.02 SF 1,228.96 SF 220.79 SF 2,070.71 SF 134.15 SF 26.23 SF 20.54 SF 57.34 SF 175.19 SF 18.94 SF 8,671.76 SF 6,168.66 SF 6,168.66 SF A WILDLAND LOCATION 12" = 1'-0" TOTAL IMPERVIOUS (UNCOV'D WOOD DECK COUNTED @ 50% FOR TOTAL IMPERVIOUS) TOTAL PROJECT BUILDING COVERAGE @ 6,168.66 SF = 13.94% TOTAL PROJECT IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE @ 8,671.76 SF = 19.59% THIS PROJECT WILL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE AND WILL BE CONSTRUCTED TO THE CLASS …
2802 PEARCE RD SITE RESTRICTIONS DIAGRAM NO DEVELOPMENT PER: - SETBACKS FRONT: 40’ SIDE: 10’ REAR: 20’ - LAKE AUSTIN ZONING (GREATER - LAKE AUSTIN ZONING (GREATER THAN 35% SLOPE) - TREE PROTECTION (1/2 CRZ OF PROTECTED & HERITAGE TREES) LIMITED DEVELOPMENT PER: - LAKE AUSTIN ZONING (15-25% SLOPE) - TREE PROTECTION (FULL CRZ OF PROTECTED & HERITAGE TREES) EXISTING STRUCTURES - SEE ATS ENGINEERING OBSERVATION REPORT - SEE PHOTOS DEVELOPMENT AREA: - MAX 50% IMPACT TO ANY PROTECTED OR HERITAGE TREE - ADA ACCESSIBILITY REQUIRED FOR OWNER (SEE FULL SURVEY BY SNS ENGINEERING FOR SURVEY LEGEND) LEGEND
