From: To: Subject: Date: Historic Preservation Office New Construction at 503 E. Annie Street; Case No. HR 25-007269 Monday, February 24, 2025 2:58:04 PM [You don't often get email from https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] . Learn why this is important at External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Members of the Historic Landmark Commission, We, the residents of 1912 Newning Avenue, Austin, TX 78704, write to express our full support for the proposed new construction at 503 E. Annie Street. We have reviewed the architectural plans and can confidently say that the design is not only thoughtful but also complementary to the historic character and aesthetic of our Travis Heights neighborhood. As long-term residents, we take our civic responsibility to safeguard our community’s cultural heritage very seriously. We understand the importance of preserving the architectural integrity and historical charm that make Travis Heights a uniquely cherished neighborhood. We believe that the proposed new build successfully upholds these values by incorporating design elements that align with the surrounding homes while also reflecting the natural evolution of our residential streets. We recognize that change can sometimes be met with hesitation. Nonetheless, it is essential that our community continues to grow in a way that respects the past while embracing the future. The proposed project at 503 E. Annie has been designed with this very balance in mind. It is neither out of scale, nor character with the existing streetscape; in fact, it respects the unique texture of the neighborhood’s historic fabric. Further, we believe that responsible development strengthens our community, increases property values, and enhances the appeal of Travis Heights as a place where both history and progress can coexist. The owners of 503 E. Annie Street have demonstrated a commitment to building in a manner that aligns with these principles. We stand behind them in their efforts. We respectfully urge the Historic Landmark Commission to approve this project, recognizing it as an asset rather than a detriment to our beloved neighborhood. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Beverly and Michael Murray 1912 Newning Ave Austin, TX 78704 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".
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MARCH 5, 2025 HR-2025-015133 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 1707 ALAMEDA DRIVE 11.0 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Demolish a non-historic rear addition and construct a two-story addition in its place. 1) Demolish existing non-historic rear addition 2) Demolish half of the original detached garage, which has been altered over time. 3) Construct a two-story addition at the rear of house, utilizing the footprint of the previous addition. Retain original window locations and most exterior walls. ARCHITECTURE Built in a front and side gabled arrangement, the house at 1707 Alameda Drive is a single story and, much like its neighbors, is set at a height several feet above the street. It features an elevated foundation with a concrete skirt, further raising the height. Two front windows, which appear to be replacements, face the street. The front door is centered on the house and features a five-step walkup with a small concrete pad at the entry. Exterior walls are clad in asbestos tile, and the roof is set at a steep pitch. Some small decorative elements remain, which are described in the National Register survey as being “gingerbread” in appearance. A non-historic addition was made at the rear and is minimally visible from the street. RESEARCH The house at 1707 Alameda Drive was constructed in the late 1930s or early 1940s and was simple in plan and design. It’s owners for over 20 years were Lamar and Lerah Richardson, who had at least one child, Bobby. Lamar was employed by Calcasieu Lumber for several decades, in both sales and managerial roles. During World War II, a corporal named Tom Rosenbaum’s name was attached to the address in dispatches from the European theatre, though it is unknown if and what connection he had to the Richardsons. In the 1950s, Bobby Richardson was enrolled Texas Lutheran College as an agriculture major. 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 Demolition of the non-historic rear addition is proposed to be minimally invasive to the original house. The proposed new construction does not remove any additional rear wall than what was already removed by the prior intervention. Residential …
Design Concepts for Review by HLC: 1707 Alameda Dr. Residence for Craig + Amy Rochette March 7th, 2025 Wang Architects ARCHITECTURE | URBAN DESIGN | MASTERPLANNING W O O DLA N D AV E. R. A D D E M A L A PROJECT LOCATION FAIR M O U N T AV E. E. V A A T A VIS T L A WANG ARCHITECTS Architecture + Urban Design SITE MAP SCALE - NTS PHOTO SHOWING PREVIOUS PRIMARY BEDROOM ADDITION WANG ARCHITECTS Architecture + Urban Design PHOTO SHOWING PREVIOUS PRIMARY BEDROOM ADDITION EXISTING EXTERIOR PHOTOS 2 4 " L I V E O A K 535' 1 2 CRZ 1 4 CRZ FULL CRZ E X I S T I N G E L E C T R I C M E T E R G A R D E N E X I S T I N G T O M A T C H S L O P E 7 : 1 2 E X I S I T N G T O M A T C H S L O P E 7 : 1 2 B . L . 1 0 ' N E W S H I N G L E R O O F I I E X S T N G A C P A D / I I E X S T N G G A S M E T E R 5 ' I S A N T A R Y S E W E R E A S E M E N T N E W A D D I T I O N E X I S T I N G S T R U C T U R E 537' 536' 535' 534' 533' 532' 531' 530' 529' 527' 526' 525' 524' B . L . 2 5 ' 528' I N E W S H N G L E R O O F N E W C O V E R E D R O O F N E W F E N C E 5 ' B . L . 531' 530' 529' 528' 527' 526' 525' N 524' WANG ARCHITECTS Architecture + Urban Design SURVEY NTS- SURVEY BY OTHER 523' EXISTING TOPOGRAPHY PHOTO ' 7 3 5 ' 6 3 5 ' 5 3 5 ' 4 3 5 ' 3 3 5 ' 2 …
WANG ARCHITECTS LLC Architecture + Urban Design 512.819.6012 www.wangarchitects.com GEORGETOWN 608 East University Ave. Georgetown, TX 78626 AUSTIN 3624 North Hills Dr. A201 Austin, TX 78731 February 7, 2025 Historic Landmark Commission City of Austin Re: 1707 Alameda Drive Dear Historic Landmark Commission, We are pleased to submit this project on behalf of our clients, Amy and Craig Rochette. The property at 1707 Alameda Drive is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. While not locally designated within the Travis Heights neighborhood, we recognize its historical significance and have worked with our clients to ensure that the proposed renovations will respect and preserve the character of the existing home. We met with the ARC at the January 15th meeting and were thankful for their feedback and guidance. Based upon the ARC’s recommendation, our client reached out and shared our design proposal with the SRCC Historic Preservation Committee Chair, Ms. Susan Armstrong Fisher. After sharing the design with her committee, she let us know that the feedback was generally positive. Their latest correspondence is attached here for your review. The scope of the project is as follows: Proposed Renovation and Addition: The historic home was previously added onto with a primary bedroom that was not quite compatible with the existing home. For this reason, we propose to demolish this previous addition and replace it with a new addition. The proposed new addition scope includes a new Primary Bedroom suite and mudroom at the ground floor, and a new office with two new bedrooms at the second floor. The Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation state: New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work will be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and massing to protect the integrity of the property and its environment. At the new addition, we propose to use shingles at the roof to match the existing home, and vertical wood siding to complement the new horizontal siding on the existing home. We are proposing a bay window at the new addition that will allow it to be differentiated from the period of the existing home. At the rear yard of the home to the East, the yard topography slopes dramatically upward. For this reason, we are keeping the addition close …
12 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MARCH 5, 2025 PR-2025-015334; HR-2025-015334 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1802 NORTHWOOD ROAD PROPOSAL Construct a new secondary unit at the rear of the property. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposed new building is two stories in height, clad in fiber cement board and batten siding and capped with a shingle roof. The roofline is irregular at the second floor, with a bracketed gablet sheltering the primary entrance at the first floor’s east elevation. Windows are 2:2 and generally vertically oriented throughout, save for the smaller square windows at the second floor’s south elevation. 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 new house is located at the rear of the lot, behind and to the side of the front building. 2. Orientation The building is oriented with the primary entrance to the east, rather than to the south like the existing building on the lot. It does not appear consistent with the predominant orientation of contributing buildings on the same block. 3. Scale, massing, and height The building’s massing is relatively simple and uses step-downs in building height and wall-plane offsets to provide a visual transition since the height of new construction exceeds that of adjacent contributing buildings by more than one-half story. Foundation and floor-to-floor heights appear mostly aligned with the front house; there are no adjacent contributing buildings. Though the building does not appear to be visually subordinate to the primary building in height, massing, and form, its location behind the existing house will likely significantly reduce its visual impact from the street. 4. Proportions The building’s proportions are more vertically oriented than those of contributing buildings on the same block; however, its location behind the existing house may reduce its visual impact from the street. 5. Design and style The new rear unit is mostly compatible with the character of the primary building and in terms of scale, massing, proportions, patterns, materials, and architectural features; however, horizontal detailing may help to reduce its visual impact from the street. 6. Roofs The roof form is relatively simple and appears compatible. 7. Exterior walls The proposed siding is …
BUILDING AREA CALCULATIONS LEGEND EXISTING HOUSE 968 SQ. FT. EXISTING PORCH 136 SQ.FT. EXISTING UNCOVERED WOOD DECK (FULLY COUNTED) 173 SQ.FT. EXISTING GRAVEL DRIVEWAY 684 SQ.FT. EXISTING CONCRETE PADS, PAVERS, AND STEPS 79 SQ.FT. ADU FIRST FLOOR 643 SQ.FT. ADU SECOND FLOOR 643 SQ.FT. ADU PORCH 18 SQ.FT. ADU UNCOVERED PATIO 190 SQ.FT. CONCRETE PAD 9 SQ.FT. LOT AREA (PER SURVEY) 8,233.54 SQ.FT. FRONT YARD AREA 1,258.24 SQ.FT. FRONT YARD IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE 284 SQ.FT. (22.5%) IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE 2,940.50 SQ.FT. (35.7%) BUILDING COVERAGE 1,765 SQ.FT. (22.46%) EXISTING HOUSE GROSS FLOOR AREA 1,104 SQ.FT. (13.40%) ADU GROSS FLOOR AREA 1,304 SQ.FT. (15.84%) WALL TO BE DEMOLISHED EXISTING WALL TO REMAIN NEW WALL SMOKE DETECTOR INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRC R314 CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRC R315 SHEET INDEX A1.1 SITE PLAN & VISITABILITY PLAN A2.1 ADU FLOOR PLANS AND ROOF PLAN A3.1 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS S0.0 GENERAL NOTES S1.0 FOUNDATION PLAN S2.0 FRAMING PLANS S2.1 LATERAL BRACING PLANS S3.0 FOUNDATION DETAILS S4.0 FRAMING DETAILS S4.1 LATERAL BRACING DETAILS 604 A. West Ninth Street Austin, TX 78701 Tel: (512)473-8909 CONCRETE WALL WATER METER GAS ROUTE WATER ROUTE DRIVEWAY APRON DETAIL 3 N/A Scale: 578 GENERAL NOTES *ALL PLANS TO COMPLY WITH 2021 IRC AND ALL CITY OF AUSTIN AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS. DOOR NOTES The Seal appearing on this document was authorized by Dianne Kett on January 31, 2025 FIRE HYDRANT WATER METER ADU WATER METER ACCESS ROUTE AREA DESIGNATED FOR DUMPSTER, SPOILS PLACEMENT, AND MATERIAL STAGING. PORTABLE TOILET, CONCRETE WASH, AND PAINT WASHOUT MUST NOT BE PLACED WITHIN THE FULL CRITICAL ROOT ZONE OF ANY TREE. EXISTING PAVERS MAIN HOUSE WATER METER N O R T H W O O D R O A D 578 NEW APRON, REFER TO 3/A1.1 NEW CLEANOUT C U R B TREE PROTECTION FENCE WATER METER ADU WATER METER EXISTING PAVERS MAIN HOUSE WATER METER N O R T H W O O D R O A D 578 NEW CLEANOUT C U R B 1 5 ' I B U I L D N G S E T B A C K 1 5 ' I B U I L D N G S E T B A C K EXISTING GRAVEL PATIO EXISTING PORCH EXISTING PAVERS TREE PROTECTION FENCE GAS METER A/C OH OH 5' BUILDING SETBACK OH EXISTING WOOD DECK POLE OH OH OH OH OH OH 3' PUE 3 ' P …
14.0– 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MARCH 5, 2025 HR-2025-010863 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 1803 TRAVIS HEIGHTS BOULEVARD PROPOSAL Construct an addition at rear of main house. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURE Remove a detached garage. Construction of a two-story rear addition, along with a carport. Constructed on a site that slopes slightly downward from one side of the lot to the opposite, the Tudor Revival style house is a single-story house built on a raised foundation with a small crawlspace. There is a porch at the front right side of the house, which features two arched openings to form a corner. The front door is at the center is within a slightly recessed brick arch and features a nested gable within a larger front-facing gable that frames a front window, which features original or replicated details such as screens. The house is clad in yellow-tan brick and features a side gable roof, with the front gable mentioned above projecting beneath the peak. At one side of the house is a brick chimney. RESEARCH Built around 1935, the property at 1803 Travis Heights Boulevard was owned for several years by Lee & Margaret Carson, with the former working at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. During World War II, there was a brief period where Donald and Lillian McCavick lived at the house. They are listed as owners in one city directory, which may not be accurate, as after the war the Carsons were once again listed as owners. The McCavicks were notable for their work in film and visual media. Donald McCavick served as a director at the University of Texas, where he advised on and developed visual learning aids, and was at one point interviewed about their importance, especially to returning veterans. After 1947, the Carsons sold the property to George & Edna Hall, who owned the house through 1957. 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 Proposed addition is located at the rear of the property, where there is ample space to build. The addition will be visible from the street at one side but is set back completely behind the original house. 2. Scale, massing, and height …
GOH RESIDENCE 1803 Travis Heights Blvd. Austin, TX 78704 GENERAL NOTES: AERIAL VIEW ALL CONSTRUCTION SHALL CONFORM TO BUILDING CODES REQUIRED BY ALL AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION OVER THE PROJECT. ALL IRC SECTIONS AND TABLES REFERENCED REFER TO THE 2015 IRC. 1. BUILDER SHALL VERIFY: ALL LOT DIMENSIONS, EASEMENTS, BUILDING LINES, AERIAL EASEMENTS, HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS, ROOF OVERHANG & GUTTER LIMITATIONS, FINISH FLOOR HEIGHTS (W/ RESPECT TO DRAINAGE & FLOOD PLAIN ISSUES), COVERAGE % AND ALL DEED RESTRICTIONS PRIOR TO COMMENCING CONSTRUCTION. 2. BUILDER & ALL SUBCONTRACTORS SHALL VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS & NOTIFY ARCHITECT OF ANY DISCREPANCIES IMMEDIATELY BEFORE COMMENCING ADDITIONAL WORK. 3. THE GARAGE SHALL BE SEPARATED FROM THE RESIDENCE AND ITS ATTIC AREA BY NOT LESS THAN 1/2" GYP. BD. & FROM HABITABLE ROOMS ABOVE GARAGE BY 5/8" TYPE X GYP. BD. AND COMPLY WITH IRC SEC. R302. 4. ESCAPE/RESCUE WINDOW FROM SLEEPING AREAS SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM OF 5.7 SQ.FT. CLEAR NET OPENING AND A MINIMUM CLEAR OPENING HEIGHT OF 24" AND A MINIMUM CLEAR OPENING WIDTH OF 20". FINISHED SILL HEIGHT SHALL BE A MAXIMUM OF 44" ABOVE THE FLOOR & PER IRC SEC 310. 5. CONTRACTOR IS TO PROVIDE STEEL LINTELS ABOVE ALL OPENINGS WITH MASONRY ABOVE PER IRC SEC. 703.8 6. ONE-HOUR RATED GYPSUM BOARD SHALL BE INSTALLED UNDER STAIRS. 7. PROVIDE CROSS VENTILATION AT ENCLOSED ATTICS PER IRC R806. 8. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR TO LOCATE 110V OUTLET WITHIN 25'-0" OF A/C COMPRESSOR (GFI). 9. FIREPLACE CHIMNEY TO BE 2'-0" HIGHER THAN ANY STRUCTURE WITHIN 10'-0" (& 3'-0" MIN. HEIGHT AT RIDGE). 10. FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE w/ IRC SECTION R1004 & SHALL BE TESTED IN ACCORDANCE w/ UL 127. 11. SMOKE ALARMS SHALL BE HARD WIRED IN SERIES WITH BATTERY BACKUP POWER AS PER IRC SEC. R314. 12. HANDRAILS SHALL BE INSTALLED ALONG ALL STEPS/STAIRS WITH 4 OR MORE RISERS AND CONFORM TO IRC SEC R311. 13. ALL HORIZONTAL GUARD RAILS WILL BE A MINIMUM OF 36" IN HEIGHT & COMPLY TO IRC SEC R312. 14. WALLS SHALL BE BRACED IN ACCORDANCE OF IRC SEC R602.10. 15. GLAZING SHALL COMPLY WITH IRC SEC. R308. 16. ROOF OVERHANGS SHALL NOT EXTEND INTO ANY UTILITY EASEMENTS. 17. IN C.O.S.A., VENTS IN GARAGE PER C.O.S.A. AMENDMENTS TO I.R.C. 18. IN AREAS UNDER IRC 2006 OR LATER, PROJECTIONS LESS THAN 5' FROM PROP. LINE SHALL HAVE A 1-HOUR MIN. FIRE RESISTANCE RATING ON THE UNDERSIDE & …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS MARCH 5, 2025 DA 2024-165526; GF-2024-165917 2600 EAST MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD 15 – 1 PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Demolish a ca. 1972 auxiliary hospital building to construct a new mixed-use development. The Capital Area Research and Radiation Center building is a one-story Mid-century Modern health service facility designed by Page, Southerland, and Page and constructed by J. C. Evans Co. The building is horizontally oriented, with a dramatic carport extension at the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard elevation and a largely windowless street presence. It is concrete with applied stucco. Concrete walls seven feet thick and ceilings four feet thick were engineered to shield physicians and technicians from the radiation equipment within. Holy Cross Hospital, the first hospital to allow Black doctors in Austin, was originally constructed on East 11th Street in 1940 to address the burgeoning disparity in care between black and white hospitals in segregation-era Austin. It was relocated to East 19th Street—now Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard—in 1951. The new hospital was designed by Charles Henry Page, who would later help to found Page, Southerland, and Page.1 Though the main hospital was demolished in 1991 and replaced by Campbell Elementary School, its site received a Texas Historical Commission marker in 2021, an effort spearheaded by historian and Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross resident Berri McBride. “At the time,” recounts McBride in an interview with WhatOnceWas.org, “it was the only major hospital where African Americans could receive medical services that were affordable. But at the same time, the services provided by the hospital were complete, they were thorough, and they were first rate provided by superb doctors, including African American doctors.”2 As desegregation slowly took hold in the city, Holy Cross further distinguished itself as a progressive establishment by earning grants for new hospital buildings, innovative treatments, and cutting-edge equipment. In 1965, Page, Southerland, and Page designed the hospital’s iconic five-story circular nursing facility. The separate cancer center, operated by the Capital Area Research and Radiation Foundation and also designed by Page, was approved for installation five years later following the approval of federal funding for a regional radiation facility in Austin. The new cancer center, first called the Regional Research and Radiation Center and then renamed Capital Area Research and Radiation Center, was selected to house Central Texas’s first cobalt-60 radiotherapy device and a linear accelerator designed to treat deep tumors with …
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2600 E Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard Historic Landmark Commission 2/5/2025 1 Project Site 2 Holy Cross Hospital 3 Existing Structure Existing Structure Landmark Designation Criteria LDC 25-2-352: 1. The property must be 50 years old and must represent a period of significance of at least 50 years ago; and 2. 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 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 Staff Report: 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. “Mid-century Modern design by Page, Southerland and Page, however, its context as part of a larger hospital campus is gone” 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. • Holy Cross Hospital (established in 1940) was the first hospital to allow Black doctors in Austin • The site received a Texas Historical Commission marker in 2021, however the main hospital has been demolished. • Original Holy Cross Hospital site on 12th St has marker. ii. Historical Marker – 1610 E 11th St. iv. Community Value COMMUNITY CRITERIA: The property has a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, a neighborhood, or a particular group. • Holy Cross Hospital history is the basis …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Contreras, Kalan Harden, Joi; Fahnestock, Sam McKnight, Kim RE: 2600 E MLK - Postponement Request Wednesday, February 5, 2025 1:40:13 PM image001.png Thank you for sending, Leah. Sam, could you please post this request to backup for this evening? Thanks! Kalan Contreras Historic Preservation Officer Planning Department 512-974-2727 kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov From: Leah Bojo < Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 1:36 PM To: Contreras, Kalan <Kalan.Contreras@austintexas.gov>; Harden, Joi <Joi.Harden@austintexas.gov> Subject: FW: 2600 E MLK - Postponement Request > External Email - Exercise Caution FYI Leah M. Bojo, AICP, Director of Land Use & Entitlements 2705 Bee Caves Road, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78746 Drenner Group, PC | 512-665-1570 cell | | www.drennergroup.com > From: Misael Ramos < Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM To: BC-Trey.McWhorter@austintexas.gov <BC-Trey.McWhorter@austintexas.gov>, BC- Raymond.Castillo@austintexas.gov <BC-Raymond.Castillo@austintexas.gov>, bc- jamie.alvarez@austintexas.gov <bc-jamie.alvarez@austintexas.gov>, BC- Carl.Larosche@austintexas.gov <BC-Carl.Larosche@austintexas.gov>, bc- roxanne.evans@austintexas.gov <bc-roxanne.evans@austintexas.gov>, BC- Harmony.Grogan@austintexas.gov <BC-Harmony.Grogan@austintexas.gov>, BC- Ben.Heimsath@austintexas.gov <BC-Ben.Heimsath@austintexas.gov>, Koch, Kevin - >, Temaria Davis BC <BC-Kevin.Koch@austintexas.gov> Cc: Leah Bojo < < Marshall < Bertron, Cara <Cara.Bertron@austintexas.gov>, Pat Calhoun < Walker < Subject: 2600 E MLK - Postponement Request >, Brenda Malik < , Marilyn < >, BERRI MCBRIDE < Christopher Page < > >, Lavon >, Jen Margulies >, >, Jim Good Afternoon Historic Landmark Commissioners, We’re sending this email to keep all of you in the loop during our conversations with Drenner Group. Drenner Group met with our neighborhood on Monday, February 3rd at 1:30 pm. Our neighborhood sent over a list of pre-demolition items before the meeting that would have addressed concerns for preserving our historic district from potential hazards due to the demolition of the current structure and development of the newly proposed one. Drenner Group told us most items could not be addressed by them but all parties did agree to working on a restrictive covenant that would support our neighborhood. Drenner group also agreed to send a list of items for us to review and our neighborhood kindly requests to receive these items no later than 4 pm today so that we have time to discuss them. Given the compressed timeline, our neighborhood would like to request a postponement of the demolition permit application to allow for further discussions and negotiation of the restrictive covenant details with the Drenner Group. Our neighborhood is not against the development of this property but we are concerned about possible contamination (radiation, groundwater pollution), flooding, and an …
From: To: Subject: Date: Historic Preservation Office Against Review Case DA 24-165526 Monday, December 30, 2024 2:14:19 PM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Sam Fahnestock, I am writing to submit comments for the Historic Landmark Commission, regarding Review Case DA 24-165526 for the commission's consideration in advance of the January 8, 2025 meeting when this case will be discussed. I am a resident living within 500 feet of 2600 E. MLK Jr Blvd., which is the subject of DA 24-165526. I am AGAINST the proposed demolition of this building, which is the last surviving structure associated with the Holy Cross Hospital, the city’s first hospital for Black patients that was recently granted a historical marker through the Texas Historic Commission's Undertold Markers program (https://austin.towers.net/marking-the-medical-history-of-east-austin-at-holy-cross- hospital/). Preservation of this structure would honor the significant cultural history that it represents, while also building on the efforts of the immediately adjacent Rogers Washington Holy Cross Historic District in demonstrating the determination and success of the African American community in Austin. I am also concerned about broader plans for the development of this property following demolition, as this permit is one part of a proposal that involves converting the property from civic to mixed use zoning, including density bonuses (Zoning case C14-2024-0111 / Plan Amendment case NPA-2024-0008.01). The preservation of this structure would maintain a street-facing scale and style that is compatible with and complimentary to the adjacent historic residential neighborhoods, as well as other historically significant structures along this stretch of MLK, including David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, the Della Phillips House, and Fuller-Sheffield Funeral Home--all located less than 500 feet on either side of the property, and characterized by horizontal massing and low slung roofs similar to the style of this structure. Maintaining the stylistic features of the surrounding area at this particular, prominent corner is important and meaningful for this community's and our city's identity. Thank you for your attention to these concerns and consideration of protecting this culturally and historically significant structure. Sincerely, Bridget Ground 1806 Cedar Avenue 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".
From: To: Subject: Date: Historic Preservation Office Case DA 24-165526 Demolition -Support for Demolition Monday, January 6, 2025 8:29:02 AM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Attn: San Fahnestock I am writing to express my support for the proposed demolition of the property located at 2600 E Martin Luther King. . As a property owner at 2503 E MLK], I believe that the removal of this structure would greatly benefit our community for several reasons: 1. Safety Concerns : The current state of the building poses significant safety risks to the neighborhood. It has become a site for illegal activities, and its dilapidated condition could lead to accidents or injuries. 2. Aesthetic and Property Values : The property detracts from the aesthetic appeal of our neighborhood. Demolition would not only improve the visual environment but potentially increase property values for surrounding homes by removing an eyesore. 3. Urban Development : The demolition would open up opportunities for new development or green space, which could revitalize the area. This could align with broader urban planning goals such as increasing community spaces or supporting new housing projects. 4. Health and Environmental Issues : There might be health hazards associated with the current state of the building, such as mold, pests, or asbestos. Demolition would address these issues, ensuring a healthier environment for residents. 5. Community Sentiment : From discussions within the community, there seems to be a general consensus that this property should be removed. This move would be in line with the community's wishes for a cleaner, safer, and more vibrant neighborhood. Please consider this letter as my formal endorsement for the demolition of the property at 2600 E Martin Luther King Jr. BLVD. I would appreciate being kept informed about the decision and any public meetings where this matter will be discussed. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to seeing positive changes in our community. Sincerely, Lynn Morris Lynden Communities LLC 512-698-2129 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".
