DESSAU LUTHERAN CHURCH History Built in 1876, the Dessau Lutheran Church is endangered by encroaching commercial development and a lack of preservation options at its current site. The Dessau Lutheran Church, constructed in 1876, was one of the earliest centers of worship in the area. Using donated land and materials, congregants built the church on a knoll just west of what was a wagon road between Austin and the small community of Dessau. Prominent families with the names of Krueger, Wieland, Nehring, Nauert, Grosskopf and Goerlitz, among others — whose descendants have remained prominent citizens in the Austin area — were members of the church and helped plant several other churches in northern Travis County in succeeding years, as well as building a parsonage and the first Dessau School adjacent to the church. For more than half a century, the church was a center for community activities in the area — many of which perpetrated the German language and culture brought to Texas almost a century before. Services at the church were conducted in German until the 1940s. Elvis Presley is reported to have visited in the late 1950s when he sang at the nearby Dessau dance hall. By the 1960s, though, the congregation had declined in numbers and the church a decade later stood vacant —to be revived for a short time in the late 1980s with help from another nearby Lutheran church. It has now been mostly unused for the past two decades. It also served as a landmark for the rural community in and around Dessau, in a diverse area populated in various periods during the 1800s by European transplants, native Tonkawa people, emancipated and Anglo settlers from Eastern States. It was used for services by its congregation, as a school, and as a community gathering place at the edge of what was once Texas’ frontier, where settlers once built thick-walled stone houses to protect from Indian attacks. Its bell for decades was rung to deliver news to the Dessau community — for births, deaths, weddings and fires. As one of the oldest extant churches in this area, the sanctuary typifies an iconic architectural style among rural church-builders during the 1800s — one room, tall ceiling, Gothic-style peak arched windows, wood-frame construction, significant design details of the period, and a bell tower topped with a stylized Christian cross. Most of the church appears to be the original …
D E S S A U L U T H E R A N C H U R C H A UNIQUE PRESERVATION OPPORTUNITY P H O T O D O C U M E N T A T I O N P R E P A R E D F O R A U S T I N H I S T O R I C L A N D M A R K C O M M I S S I O N HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHS Historical photos of the Dessau Church property show, f=clockwise from top left, the church site in the 1890s, in the early 20th century, the Dessau Schol that was located just south of the church, the cross atop the belfry, the church in recent years and the interior in 1984. EXTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHS Belfry detail shows current condition. Siding joint shows where front was added on in 1890s Belfry detail shows louvers, fretwork and cross. South side view shows drainage issues, current condition of siding. Rear elevation shows shadow from onetime braces, original location of back door. North side view shows steel bracing, stove chimney flue. Detail of rear shows where window was moved to replace a back door. Rear elevation. Foundation detail on south side. Missing trim at the left front corner. Foundation detail at the front right corner. Front door trim detail. Trim detail at the front double door. Interior view shows pulpit and pews. Interior view shows altar, modern cross and pews. Early cross is behind the large one. Detail of pew believed to be original to the church. Interior view of front door, with bell ropes at left.
DESSAU LUTHERAN CHURCH Project Overview Churches were an early center of community life, especially in rural areas where they brought cultures together. The addition of an 1800s church in the Sprinkle Corner entrance village at Pioneer Farms would allow for historical programming to showcase the importance of faith in early Texas settlements, an asset of frontier life that is rarely interpreted at public museums. A church would allow Pioneer Farms to showcase a more complete picture of Texas history for visitors and school groups. In addition to their religious service, churches in much of Texas served as community centers and many often housed several different congregations during their lives, and some even were home to more than one denomination or group for weekly services. The histories of these buildings quite often reflected the changing demographics and cultural shifts that took place over time in many parts of Texas, especially in rural areas, and showcased the lives of the various settlers who came to Central Texas — from the Texians from the Eastern States to the German and European immigrants to the freed slaves after the Civil War. Of note: The restored one-room log cabin built in the 1850s by Frederick Kruger, who helped spearhead the construction of the church, is located near the church site at Pioneer Farms as the anchor of the 1866 German Emigrant Farm. Concept: Small rural church to a verified history that could be used to tell the story to museum guests of its congregations over the years, including life stories of people who formed or built the church and what role they played in the cultural and historical fabric of the area. This would be part of our interpretive redesign. Theme: Importance of faith in 1800s Texas, how society — especially in rural areas — was keyed to belief systems, family life, work ethic, social mores and how those factors helped shape the history of Texas, especially in this area. Before churches were built, many Texans worshiped in their homes. Project: A properly scaled church with appropriate history would be relocated to a site east of the Town Square, at the end of the main entrance street, to provide a view corridor for guests to underscore the importance that religion played in the lives of early Texans. The church would be researched and restored according to a preservation plan to its pre-1899 appearance. It would …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged Monday, July 19, 2021 3:32 PM PAZ Preservation Dessau Evangelical Lutheran Church move to Pioneer Farms This message is from Janet L Rice. [ Please, please vote to let the Dessau Lutheran Church be moved to Pioneer Farms. So much of our heritage has been lost ‐ this is a piece that is easy to save ‐ just vote yes. What are your reasons for not letting the church move? I know everything has gotten tangled in the pandemic and the inability to meet, but it has gone on for over a year as far as I can tell. Is there something that Pioneer Farms has done that the City doesn't like? Admittedly I'm biased, I've been a volunteer at the Farm since 1995. I've watched buildings be brought out ‐ most recently the Dodson house from a freedman's colony brought out one step ahead of the bulldozers. Do you want Austin's history lost? Is it because we are not a city agency? Please vote yes to the move, the church will be restored and cherished and help tell the story of Austin ‐ just like the Dodson house will do. Janet Rice, PhD, PE 1
From: Sent: To: Subject: Nancy Weiss Tuesday, July 20, 2021 8:46 PM PAZ Preservation Fwd: Historic Case: C14H-2000-0005 Review Case-HR21-103182-13300 Dessau Rd Bldg A Allen, Amber Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commission Members, I would like to state that I am In Favor of Relocation of the Dessau Lutheran Church to Pioneer Farms. There is not a better location for this historic church to assure its preservation and its related history of my German relatives who settled here in Central Texas. Its present location puts it at extreme risk of loss of this historical gem from increased surrounding development which will prevent its future relocation. Placement of this church, which was built by Frederick Kruger, at Pioneer Farms adds to his work located there. I strongly urge you to approve this application as timely as possible in that this relocation project has been delayed for nearly three years which greatly continues to put this church at increased risk by remaining at the current site. Thank you for consideration of my request. Sincerely, Nancy S. Weiss, PhD Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged Ronnie Weiss Wednesday, July 21, 2021 9:21 AM PAZ Preservation Re: Relocation of Dessau Church - Historic Case Number: C14H-2000-0005 Review Case Number: HR 21-103182 - 13300 DESSAU RD Bldg A *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** wrote: On Jul 21, 2021, at 8:51 AM, Ronnie Weiss I apologize if this is not the correct place to communicate to the Historic Land Commission regarding an item on the agenda of the upcoming meeting of July 26th. First, and foremost, I urge the Historic Landmark Commission to approve the relocation of the Dessau church to the Jordan‐Bachman Pioneer Farm. This church is one of the few remaining examples of religious importance to the early settlers of Travis County. Immigrants (in this case from Germany) brought their faith with them and this church, while small, presents that importance. It is important, still, to many living in Travis County, myself included. Jourdan‐Bachmann is a living history lesson for our children. This church can bring the religious aspect to that history. If the church is not relocated it will probably not last long. Even the best efforts of the members of the Dessau Cemetery Association will not be enough to protect the church from vandalism and potentially destruction. This danger is heightened as the surrounding area is developed. In closing my petition, I see nothing but positives for relocating the church. It is a win‐win, of which we see very few these days. I appreciate your consideration of my request. Ronnie Weiss CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Kay Weiss Wednesday, July 21, 2021 9:53 AM PAZ Preservation Relocation of Dessau Lutheran Church Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello. As a 76 year old native Texan from the Cele‐Pflugerville area, I think it is very important to preserve Dessau Lutheran Church for future generations. Relocation to Pioneer Farms would be very appropriate for this part of our history. I hope you will see fit to endorse this move. I know that it will be a wonderful addition to Pioneer Farms and to the history of the Pflugerville area. Thank you so much for the work you are doing in preserving as much of our history as possible. I send all of you many blessings in the future. Sincerely yours, Karolyn Kay Weiss CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged Debbie Combest Wednesday, July 21, 2021 3:24 PM PAZ Preservation Historic Case Number: C14H-2000-0005. Review Case Number: HR21-103182-13300 DESSAU RD Bldg A *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Historical Landmark Commission, Thank you for your consideration of relocating the Evangelical Lutheran Church at Dessau to Pioneer Farms. I am in favor of relocation of the church to Pioneer Farms. We cannot delay the relocation any longer. The building is deteriorating as it sits and waits for a decision to be made. The proposed project of moving the church has been delayed for three years and the church is at increasing risk at its current site. The little church is an open invitation for vandalism. There is a tremendous amount of development going on around the building. It is getting eaten up by urban sprawl. How can it survive in it's current location? The longer we wait, the harder it will be to move. Then the argument will be, "Oh, it's just too hard to move it, now." We must preserve our Texas history! This building is a beautiful replica of the religious values of the early German settlers in Central Texas. So many people in our country now want to do away with our history. Here is a chance to save a remnat of our Texas history for future generations. We have a wonderful opportunity to move the church to a safe location, Pioneer Farms, next to the cabin of Frederick Kruger, one of the builders. In this location, everyone will have the opportunity to come and learn of the life of the 1800s, to see how people in the 1800s lived, and to appreciate the hard work it took just to live back in those days. The church contains a deep history in this area, including information that other congregations of early settlers, including Freedmen, once met there. Thank you for your devotion to saving our historical landmarks in Texas and for your consideration. We must save our history when and where we can! My family thanks you! Sincerely, Deborah Combest CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JULY 26, 2021 C14H-1974-0006; HR-2021-100814 PAGGI HOUSE 200 LEE BARTON DR. B.5 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Replace existing butterfly roof and construct glass walls between the buildings to fully enclose the courtyard. 1) Expand an existing butterfly roof over the courtyard and create a conditioned, weather-tight space. The roof will extend southward to fully envelope the milk house, which is only partially covered by the existing roof. Floor-to-ceiling curtain walls will line the boundary between the courtyard and perimeter historic buildings, with minimal glass connections under the eaves. The curtain walls will consist of clear glass in muted gray frames, and the translucent roofing on the butterfly roof will be replaced with prefinished standing-seam metal. Concrete flooring will infill gaps in the existing slabs at the courtyard. 2) Renovate and construct a small addition to the existing restroom building at the west end of the courtyard. The building will be reclad with cement stucco. ARCHITECTURE The historic Paggi House includes four separate historic structures: the painted brick house and kitchen, the limestone milk house, and the plaster and limestone cistern, which remain in good condition from prior restorations. Additional freestanding accessory structures were built around the historic courtyard in 2010, including an expansive butterfly roof that partially covers the historic structures. 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 at historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Commercial additions 1. Location Per Standard 1.1, the proposed enclosure is tucked within the historic courtyard, where it will be relatively inconspicuous. Standard 1.3 advises minimizing loss of historic fabric by connecting to the existing building through the most noninvasive location and methods. The curtain walls will extend as hyphens around existing door openings to create connections between the buildings and courtyard. Flashing at these locations will be the only physical modification to the historic buildings. 2. Scale, massing, and height The proposed project builds upon an existing roof over the courtyard, which is subordinate in scale to the historic buildings and minimally visible from its surroundings in keeping with Standards 2.1–2.3. 3. Design and style The addition will be executed in a modern style with restrained details that will not detract from the historic structures, per Standards 3.3 and …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JULY 26, 2021 HR-21-101060 ALDRIDGE PLACE HISTORIC DISTRICT 3105 WHEELER STREET B.6 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct a rear addition, construct a carport, and remove screens from front porch of a ca. 1927 contributing house. 1) Construct a 1-story addition and screened porch at rear of home. Remove and replace/reconfigure windows, patching and repairing siding in-kind where required, at north and east secondary elevations. The proposed addition is clad in vertical wood siding, with a standing-seam metal shed roof and exposed rafter tails at north and south eaves. 2) Add fully glazed door at north elevation for carport access. 3) Construct a detached carport. The carport is located to the south of the main building, set back approximately 3’ from the front wall of the house. It is supported by 6 4” steel tube columns. 4) Remove screen from front porch. Remove and replace decking with painted tongue-and-groove wood decking; replace ceiling to match. Refurbish wood porch columns. 5) Replace corrugated metal roof with standing-seam metal roof. 6) Repair, repaint, and reglaze existing windows in-kind where deteriorated. ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STANDARDS 1-story cross-gabled Craftsman bungalow with partially inset front-gabled porch. The porch is supported by box columns and is partially screened. The building is clad in false beveled siding with stucco in the gable ends. Eaves feature exposed rafter tails. Two sets of tripartite windows are present on the main façade. The Aldridge Place Historic District Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 5.1.2: Retention of Historic Style Respect the historic style of existing structures and retain their historic features, including character-defining elements and building scale. The proposed project does not endanger character-defining elements of the building, though historic windows at secondary elevations will be removed to accommodate the addition and side door. 5.1.3: Avoidance of False Historicism Respect each contributing structure as an example of the architecture of its time. Do not make alterations that have no historic basis, such as the addition of gingerbread trim to a 1920s bungalow. Do not give an existing contributing structure a “historic” appearance it never had. The proposed project appropriately differentiates new elements from the historic building and its materials. 5.1.4: Appropriate Treatment Options for Contributing Structures Preserve the historic fabric whenever possible by repairing deteriorated historic features and architectural elements. …
GENERAL NOTES PROJECT DESCRIPTION SITE NOTES Cover Sheet / General Notes/ Site Plan Tree Preservation Plan 1. It is the intent of these Contract Documents to establish a high quality level of material and workmanship, but not necessarily to note and call for every last item of work to be done. Any item not specifically covered but deemed necessary for satisfactory completion of the work shall be accomplished by the Contractor in a manner consistent with the quality of work without additional cost to the owner. All material and methods of installation shall be in accordance with industry standards and manufacturer's recommendations. 2. The Contractor shall be responsible for a thorough review of all drawings specifications and existing conditions prior to commencement of work. This includes but is not limited to site utilities and the structural scope of work. The failure of the Contractor to report discrepancies and seek modification or change prior to commencement of work shall be construed as full acceptance of the condition in question by the Contractor. The Contractor shall assume responsibility for all work depicted by the Contract Documents regardless of whether the Subcontractors agree as to whose jurisdiction certain areas of the scope of work are under. 3. It shall be assumed that the Contractor and the Subcontractors are sufficiently experienced to be considered qualified in their respective work responsibilities. The Contractor shall insure that the Owner receives acceptable workmanship common to the industry from all Subcontractors and material suppliers and is responsible for hiring qualified staff personnel and/ or Subcontractors as necessary. 4. The Contractor shall verify the location of all existing utilities so that the work may proceed safely and be coordinated among all Subcontractors and personnel involved. The Contractor shall notify the Owner and Designer in advance of any work required by public utility entities that will affect the cost of schedule of the work. 5. The contractor shall meet all safety requirements applicable in the city of Austin and maintain a safe working environment for all personnel and occupants during the entire project. The jobsite is to be kept orderly and as clean as possible during all construction activities. 6. This drawing set is provided to communicate only the basic design of the building. Structural design by others, all plumbing and Electrical shall also be design build and shall be coordinated by contractor. 7. Any errors and omissions or inconsistencies …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Don Harris Allen, Amber Contreras, Kalan Re: 3105 Wheeler St. Existing Photographs Tuesday, July 20, 2021 10:10:34 AM thanks Don Amber, let me know if you want me to upload these on the permit app. The attached pictures note the front porch where we are proposing to remove the screen enclosure, the two sides, and the rear where we are proposing to remove an enclosed ‘laundry’ porch. Note the pink/peach colored garage belongs to the home next door and is built on the property line. The driveway access to it starts on my clients property and ends on the neighbors. This is the reason we are proposing a carport on the opposite side. *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Don Harris | Architect 307b W Monroe Austin Tx 78704 www.donharrisarchitect.com On Jul 20, 2021, at 8:57 AM, Allen, Amber <Amber.Allen@austintexas.gov> wrote: Hi Don, Our staff is currently reviewing this property in preparation for this upcoming Monday’s Historic Landmark Commission meeting. Could you provide some existing photos of the property? Thanks, Amber Allen Planner II, Historic Preservation Office City of Austin – Housing & Planning Department T: 512.974.3393 E: Amber.Allen@austintexas.gov CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov.
From: To: Subject: Date: Allen, Amber Contreras, Kalan RE: 3105 Wheeler Monday, July 12, 2021 4:14:10 PM HI Steven, Thank you for the quick response. I have included Kalan Contreras from our office, she will be reviewing this case. Thanks, Amber Allen Planner II, Historic Preservation Office City of Austin – Housing & Planning Department T: 512.974.3393 E: Amber.Allen@austintexas.gov From: Steven Tomlinson <steven@abporter.org> Sent: Monday, July 12, 2021 2:21 PM To: Allen, Amber <Amber.Allen@austintexas.gov> Cc: Don Harris <donharrisarch@gmail.com>; Ryan Battle <RBattle@outlook.com> Subject: Re: 3105 Wheeler *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Amber: Ryan Battle presented the attached plans to the Aldridge Place HD board last month. The board unanimously agreed they are consistent with our design guidelines. We are excited about their planned renovation of the property. Please let me know if you need additional information from us. Steven Tomlinson Aldridge Place HD Board Chair On Jul 12, 2021, at 1:36 PM, Ryan Battle < wrote:
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JULY 26, 2021 HR-21-099481 DAVIS-SIBLEY HOUSE 2210 WINDSOR ROAD B.7 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct a carport at the rear of the house; eliminate a non-conforming rear staircase. The applicant seeks review of a new design for the rear carport and approval of the elimination of a non-conforming rear stair and replacement with a covered landing. The proposed carport is now lower and smaller than previously proposed, and does not obscure any of the architectural features of the back of the house. The rear stair is non-complying, and the applicant has decided to remove it and replace with a covered landing. 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 at historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards The proposed project meets the design standards with the exception of the rear stair, which the Architectural Review Committee has determined is a character-defining feature of the rear elevation of the house and should not be removed. The Committee had no issues with the revised design for the carport in the back of the house, but felt strongly that the rear stair sought for removal should be retained, as it is a character-defining feature. Staff acknowledges that the stair is non-conforming and would suggest ways to retain the look of the stair, even if it is non-functioning. The current proposal does not do that. COMMITTEE FEEDBACK STAFF RECOMMENDATION LOCATION MAP B.7 – 2 B.7 – 3
Application for Certificate of Appropriateness for a City Landmark or Local Historic District Adopted December 2012 The Historic Landmark Commission (HLC) reviews proposed exterior and site changes to City Historic Landmarks and properties in Local Historic Districts to assist owners in retaining the character-defining architectural features of important historic sites and districts. An approved Certificate of Appropriateness from the HLC is required in advance of performing all non-routine exterior and site work, including installation of signage. Your building permit will not be released without an approved Certificate of Appropriateness review by the City HPO or the HLC. A Certificate of Appropriateness is required for all non-routine exterior work, including alterations to historic materials or the visual appearance of a site or building façade. These include additions to existing buildings, construction of new buildings, re-painting of Landmarks with new colors, changes in roof color or materials, major landscape work including pools, and changes in sidewalks and driveways. HLC review is usually not required for ordinary maintenance work such as re-painting with existing colors and performing routine repairs using like materials. Please check with the City HPO if you are uncertain whether a historic review is required. Submit your building permit application for zoning review first, and provide a copy of the reviewed and stamped application and site plan to the City HPO prior to review by the HLC to ensure that your plans conform to all applicable zoning regulations. If a modifica- tion is required from the Residential Design and Compatibility Commission or Board of Adjustments, that approval must be obtained prior to review by the HLC. This form does not substitute for other required permit review applications. The City HPO may approve certain minor projects without a review by the HLC. Minor projects include the construction of one-story rear additions of less than 600 square feet, two-story additions not visible from the street, and pools, decks, fences, back porch enclo- sures or other minor features Submittal Requirements: _____1. One set of dimensioned building plans, with the scale indicated on each sheet, including elevations, floor plan, site plan or layout, and a roof plan. Plans must indicate all proposed exterior and site changes (additions, alterations, new construc- tion, or demolition). For changes and additions, the plan set must show existing and proposed conditions. Mechanical and electrical plans are not necessary. a. Elevation sheets must specify all exterior building materials and finishes …
Hello, See attached documents to be added to our Landmark review. The documents do not change our submittal, just better illustrate our intent. I have included 2 letters of support from neighboring properties. Our client has made us aware that other neighbors have directly submitted in addition to attached. Please let me know this email was received. Thanks for your time in reviewing our project, Mark Lakins
SHEET IS FORMATTED TO 22" X 34". SCALES ARE ONE HALF OF NOTED WHEN PRINTED TO 11" X 17". = EXISTING FOOTPRINT = PROPOSED FOOTPRINT LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 8 AND THE NORTH 20 FEET OF LOT 7, ENFIELD "D", A SUBDIVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 3, PAGE 158 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. PROPOSED CARPORT PROPOSED PORCH S 62°28'26" E 180.30' (180) " 0 - 5 ' . E . U . P 14'-1" EXISTING RESIDENCE EXISTING PORCH EXISTING POOL D A O E R S A E P ) ' 0 0 1 ( ' 2 1 . 0 2 1 ' E " 1 1 8 4 7 2 N ° EXISTING PORCH " / 8 3 7 - 3 1 ' 24'-0" EXISTING PORCH 25'-0" FRONT YARD SETBACK LOT LINE " ' 0 - 2 2 " 0 - 5 ' . E . U . P W I N S 0 1 ° 2 0 ' 5 D S O R " 6 W 1 R O 3 3 . 9 A 7 ' D MULCH 0 " D D E E 0 '- . L 6 B . 1 0 " R A R A B T 0 '- E R Y E S D A K C 5 '- P 0 " E U N 62°26'55" W 239.98' SITE PLAN 1 SHEET IS FORMATTED TO 22" X 34". SCALES ARE ONE HALF OF NOTED WHEN PRINTED TO 11" X 17". SCALE: 3/32" = 1'-0" TRUE NORTH ZONING SF-3-H LOT SIZE 25,252 SF TREE SCHEDULE TREE # SIZE/TYPE 776 23" CEDAR ELM 8719 34.5" CEDAR ELM 8703 CRAPE MYRTLE 8720 20" PECAN 8704 20" CEDAR ELM 85 SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA 8706 24.5" LIGUSTRUM 86 SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA 8707 19" RED OAK 91 CEDAR ELM 8708 33.5" RED OAK 01 LIVE OAK 8709 23" RED OAK 8711 CRAPE MYRTLE 8710 22" RED OAK 8718 19" RED OAK PROTECTED TREE NOTES: DRIP LINE CALCULATION 1'-0" PER 0'-1" OF TRUNK ALL TREES & NATURAL AREAS SHOWN ON PLAN TO BE PROTECTED DURING CONSTRUCTION WITH TEMPORARY FENCING. FENCING SHALL BE ERECTED ACCORDING TO CITY OF AUSTIN STANDARDS OF TREE PROTECTION. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBLE FOR PERMIT APPROVAL FOR REMOVAL OF TREES WITH A DIAMETER OF 19" OR MORE. ALL EXCAVATION UNDER TREE DRIP LINE TO BE DONE BY HAND. CUT …
CARPORT ON PREVIOUS SUBMITTAL NEW CARPORT- SLIGHTLY LOWER AND SMALLER EXISTING OPENING EXISTING OPENING CARPORT ON PREVIOUS SUBMITTAL PROPOSED PORCH NEW CARPORT- SLIGHTLY LOWER AND SMALLER EXISTING OPENING EXISTING OPENING
Mark Lakins From: Sent: To: Subject: Richard Hill <hill@hpitx.com> Tuesday, July 13, 2021 2:00 PM rsuttle@abaustin.com; Tim Cuppett; Mark Lakins FW: 2210 Windsor Remodel From our neighbor to the south. -----Original Message----- From: Kent Ferguson <Kent_Ferguson@hcfd.com> Sent: Friday, July 9, 2021 10:36 AM To: Richard Hill <hill@hpitx.com>; Rae Hill <raehill@me.com> Subject: 2210 Windsor Remodel To: Austin Landmark Commission c/o Richard Suttle From: Kent Ferguson RE: 2210 Windsor Rd Proposed Remodel Modifications Date: July 9, 2021 To Whom It May Concern, I am the property owner of the house located 2208 Windsor Road in Austin, Texas which adjoins the southern property line of the subject property. I have reviewed and approved the proposed plans for the back side of the house which includes a free standing carport and a roof overhang over the back door. As the adjoining neighbor, I am delighted that the subject home is being restored so as preserve the character of our neighborhood. [EXTERNAL] This email is from outside of HPI. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe 1
Mark Lakins From: Sent: To: Subject: From one of our neighbors. Richard Hill <hill@hpitx.com> Tuesday, July 13, 2021 2:00 PM rsuttle@abaustin.com; Tim Cuppett; Mark Lakins FW: Remodel 2210 Windsor Road On Jul 12, 2021, at 2:37 PM, Melissa Ferguson <melissa@montwalktx.com> wrote: To Whom It May Concern: I have reviewed and approved the proposed plans for the back side of the property at 2210 Windsor Road which includes a free standing carport and a roof overhang over the back door. I own the property at 2208 Windsor which is next door to the property on the south side. I love the plans for the home and think these two additions to the property will be beautiful! Thank you, Melissa Ferguson July 12, 2021 [EXTERNAL] This email is from outside of HPI. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe Richard S. Hill Partner Direct: 512-538-0050 | Main: 512-835-4455 Address: 3700 North Capital of Texas Highway Suite 420 | Austin,Texas 78746 To help protect y ou r priv acy , Microsoft Office prev ented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Visit the New HPITX.com → This e-mail may contain privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender and immediately delete this message. 1
Mark Lakins From: Sent: To: Subject: Richard Hill <hill@hpitx.com> Tuesday, July 13, 2021 2:00 PM rsuttle@abaustin.com; Tim Cuppett; Mark Lakins FW: 2210 Windsor Remodel From our neighbor to the south. -----Original Message----- From: Kent Ferguson <Kent_Ferguson@hcfd.com> Sent: Friday, July 9, 2021 10:36 AM To: Richard Hill <hill@hpitx.com>; Rae Hill <raehill@me.com> Subject: 2210 Windsor Remodel To: Austin Landmark Commission c/o Richard Suttle From: Kent Ferguson RE: 2210 Windsor Rd Proposed Remodel Modifications Date: July 9, 2021 To Whom It May Concern, I am the property owner of the house located 2208 Windsor Road in Austin, Texas which adjoins the southern property line of the subject property. I have reviewed and approved the proposed plans for the back side of the house which includes a free standing carport and a roof overhang over the back door. As the adjoining neighbor, I am delighted that the subject home is being restored so as preserve the character of our neighborhood. [EXTERNAL] This email is from outside of HPI. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe 1
Mark Lakins From: Sent: To: Subject: From one of our neighbors. Richard Hill <hill@hpitx.com> Tuesday, July 13, 2021 2:00 PM rsuttle@abaustin.com; Tim Cuppett; Mark Lakins FW: Remodel 2210 Windsor Road On Jul 12, 2021, at 2:37 PM, Melissa Ferguson <melissa@montwalktx.com> wrote: To Whom It May Concern: I have reviewed and approved the proposed plans for the back side of the property at 2210 Windsor Road which includes a free standing carport and a roof overhang over the back door. I own the property at 2208 Windsor which is next door to the property on the south side. I love the plans for the home and think these two additions to the property will be beautiful! Thank you, Melissa Ferguson July 12, 2021 [EXTERNAL] This email is from outside of HPI. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe Richard S. Hill Partner Direct: 512-538-0050 | Main: 512-835-4455 Address: 3700 North Capital of Texas Highway Suite 420 | Austin,Texas 78746 To help protect y ou r priv acy , Microsoft Office prev ented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Visit the New HPITX.com → This e-mail may contain privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender and immediately delete this message. 1
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JULY 26, 2021 C14H-1981-0018 KENNEY HOUSE 611 W. 22ND STREET B.10 - 1 PROPOSAL Review a sign for the front of the house. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The applicant has been before the Commission with an application for several signs and was granted approval for all signs on the property except for the one over the front door. This application seeks another review of the sign over the front door; the sign on the side of the house will not be used, so this and the previously-approved monument sign in the yard will be the only signs on the property. The applicant’s proposal is: 1. Starbucks will only have one sign on the building located over the 611 W. 22nd main entrance. Option A is the preferred option as it identifies the space as a coffee shop (the Siren), “Pick Up” identifies that it is not a place to sit and meet others. It is a takeout only. The size of the sign is designed so that people on both sides of 22nd Street can readily identify the location. This is a good idea for those who rely on navigation apps. Option B is the hanging sign suggested by the HLC architecture review committee. The problem is this sign has 6 ft 9 in clearance. Option C is dropping the siren and only have “PICK UP”. This might add to confusion as the “Siren” is a trademark that identifies this as a coffee shop STANDARDS FOR REVIEW COMMITTEE FEEDBACK STAFF RECOMMENDATION The proposed sign meets the City of Austin’s Sign Standards in terms of number, size, material, and illumination. The Committee reviewed the application again and offered the suggestion to reduce the size of the sign so that it doesn’t compete with the architectural features of the building, or to craft a sign that would be suspended from the fascia, and would be more in keeping with the character of the landmark building. The applicant addressed the feedback above. Staff still believes this can be done better to suit both the tenant’s needs and the interests of historic preservation and prefers the Committee’s recommendation for a reduced size of the sign or a suspended sign. However, staff does understand the limitations of a suspended sign both from the potential for vandalism being so low on the building, or for liability if a patron …
C.1 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER DISTRICTS JULY 26, 2021 HR-2021-085748 CONGRESS AVENUE HISTORIC DISTRICT 911 CONGRESS AVENUE PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Review of a plan to deconstruct, store, and re-erect historic building façade. Catalog and store, then re-erect the historic building façades of the Grandberry Building, Mitchell-Robertson Building, and the building at 911 Congress Ave. as part of a redevelopment project at a later date. In conjunction with proposed additions, deconstruction and reconstruction of these façades has received approval from the Historic Landmark Commission on three separate occasions: September 25, 2006 (for 907 and 909 Congress Ave. only), January 26, 2015 (pending development of more detailed plans for treatment of the three façades), and June 25, 2018. See Prior Commission Action below. On March 24, 2021, the Building Standards Commission (BSC) issued an order requiring that conditions be remedied within 90 days or imposing fines on the property owner. The BSC orders are uploaded as backup to this meeting for reference. In discussion at the April 24, 2021 meeting, Commissioners suggested that the applicant determine if scaffolding erected for purposes of documenting and dismantling the façades would suffice for compliance with the BSC orders. The orders do not mention stabilization or bracing as options, and Code Department staff have confirmed that scaffolding would be insufficient to meet the requirements. Instead, the orders require repairs to fully remedy the violations, which include cracks and openings in exterior walls, roof and drainage issues, and missing windows, among other concerns. Per the applicant, stabilization and repair of the buildings in place is not technically feasible due to the extent of deterioration, including mortar loss, shear failures and racking, and the inability to adequately shore the façades following demolition of masonry party walls that provide lateral support. The proposed scope of work entails developing a detailed plan for deconstruction and reconstruction of the historic façades, including as an initial phase: review of existing documentation, visual and non-destructive analysis of building materials and assemblies, structural evaluation, and development of a finalized scope of work and sequence of implementation. Laser scanning has been performed, and analysis of the resulting point cloud is underway. Deconstruction will be done by hand and treated much like an archeological investigation, with specific conditions and hidden elements documented as work progresses. This information will inform preparation of reconstruction drawings and specifications. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Two-story, two-part commercial block …
B.1 - 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET HLC DATE: PC DATE: November 16, 2009 December 14, 2009 CASE NUMBER: C14H-2009-0059 APPLICANT: 911 Congress, L.L.C., owner HISTORIC NAME: 911 Congress Avenue WATERSHED: Town Lake ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 911 Congress Avenue ZONING FROM: CBD to CBD-H SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from central business district (CBD) district to central business district – Historic Landmark (CBD-H) combining district zoning. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The building is listed in the Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey (1984) as a priority 2 for research. ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: CITY COUNCIL DATE: ORDINANCE READINGS: 1ST 2ND 3RD CASE MANAGER: Steve Sadowsky NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: The ca. 1881 commercial building was the home to several prominent early Austin attorneys, Gammel’s Book Store (one of the first west of the Mississippi River), a Jewish tailor, the Knights of Pythias Hall, a prominent local photography studio, a hardware store, and several restaurants. The applicants intend to restore the historic façade of the building in the future. PHONE: 974-6454 Architecture: Two-story rectangular-plan flat-roofed brick commercial building with a concrete slipcover over the second story of the building; the storefront has been modified and boarded over. The building has been vacant for many years. Historical Associations: The building appears to have been built around 1881; it appears in a ca. 1881 photograph of Congress Avenue with cattle grazing in the middle of the street. The B.1 - 2 first known occupants were Carl W. Berryman, who had a dry goods store, and the offices of the White Star Steamship Line. The owner of the property was Duncan Ogden, who passed away in 1859; at some point before 1916, Sol Silverman, a Jewish tailor, who had his shop in this building, purchased the building, which is shown as vacant on the 1894 Sanborn Fire Insurance Company map. Silverman leased space in the building to several prominent early attorneys in Austin, including Charles Stephenson and Henry Faulk (Faulk was the father of John Henry Faulk, who became internationally known as a CBS personality and who was blacklisted during the McCarthy era of the 1950s). Silverman sold the building in 1916, but apparently maintained his tailor shop here until around 1919. Faulk had his offices in the building until around 1915. By 1916, Gammel’s Book Store opened in the building …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JULY 26, 2021 PR-21-091021 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 3103 OAKMONT BOULEVARD C.10 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1947 contributing house and construct a new residence with garage. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Demolish existing contributing house. 2) Construct a new 2-story house. The proposed building features a full-width front porch supported by boxed columns. It is clad in horizontal wood siding with board-and-batten at the second-floor dormer. Triangular brackets are proposed at dormer eaves. The building’s compound side-gabled roof is clad in composite shingles. Window configurations include 2:2, fixed and sliding single-pane, 1:1, and 3:1. 3) Construct a detached garage at the rear of the property. It will be clad in horizontal siding to match the main house and will be capped by a pyramidal roof covered in composite shingles. The garage door faces the street. ARCHITECTURE One-story house with compound gabled roofline, stucco cladding, and multilight steel casement windows. Side elevations feature a built-in planter and flat-roofed detached carport. A limestone retaining wall spans the front of the lot, elevating the property above sidewalk level. RESEARCH The existing contributing house was built in 1947 by A. S. Hull and contractor Zelotus D. Yeaton and his wife, Elaine, who were also its first occupants. By 1952, the Yeatons sold the property to G. W. and Rues Archer; they remained there until at least 1955. By 1955, Army veteran and music educator Nelson G. Patrick had moved into the home. Patrick, director of the Stephen F. Austin High School band, went on to serve as the University of Texas’ associate and acting dean of the College of Fine Arts. Dr. Patrick taught UT music students arrangement, history, and physics, and organized the University’s first Longhorn Music Camps. Dr. Patrick worked as the music director for the University Interscholastic League from 1961 to 1984, creating programs for the Texas State Solo Ensemble Contest, the Texas State Marching Band Contest, the Texas State Wind Ensemble Contest, and the Texas Music Adjudicators Association (see Legacy.com obituary, below). He remained active as a consultant to the organization until his death. Throughout his career, he used his substantial experience to inform the Texas legislature on music and music education and to publish prolifically, appearing in scholarly publications and popular music journals alike. Dr. Patrick’s other honors are enumerated in his 2004 obituary: He served…in the …
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Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Bill W Wednesday, July 14, 2021 5:20 PM PAZ Preservation 3103 Oakmont Blvd. PR-2021-091021 Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Commissioners: The Historic Review Committee of the Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association has been in contact with the owner and architect of 3103 Oakmont Blvde and reviewed and discussed the plans. Then our recommendation was put to a vote of the Board of Directors of the NA. We do NOT oppose this demo/rebuild. (By way of information, our Neighborhood Association only votes to “oppose” or “not oppose;” we do not “support.”) Bill Woods Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association Historic Review Committee CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JULY 26, 2021 PR-2021-097458 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1602 NORTHUMBERLAND ROAD C.11 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1948 contributing house and construct new building. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Construct a two-story house. The proposed building has a compound roofline clad in standing-seam metal, with side- gabled form at the main mass and flat, hipped, and shed rooflines at secondary massing. It is clad in stucco with cast- stone trim and decorative accents throughout. Fenestration is regularly placed at the primary elevation and includes French doors with partial glazing at the second floor, full height multi-light windows and double entry doors at the first floor, and a round accent window. Round windows and horizontal multi-light fixed and casement windows appear at secondary elevations. An iron railing encloses the second-floor balcony at the main elevation. 2) Construct a detached garage. The proposed garage is located behind the primary building and is clad in stucco with cast stone trim to match. It has a steeply pitched hipped roof of standing seam metal with barrel-roofed dormers at each elevation. Multi-light horizontal pane fixed windows are used to match secondary elevations of the main building. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS One-story Transitional Ranch house clad in brick, with inset partial-width porch, cross-gabled roof with deep eaves, and front-facing garage. Fenestration at the main façade includes screened 2:2 aluminum windows and multilight picture windows with inoperable shutters; the front door is not visible from the street. The house at 1602 Northumberland Road was constructed in 1948 for Jennie Covert. Covert was the widow of Clarence Covert, a prominent auto salesman in Austin; after his death, she helped her sons run the family business. Covert was an active member of the Junior League, past president of the Settlement Club, and multi-year PTA president. She lived in the home for at least ten years. The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The proposed new buildings appear to be set back appropriately from the street, with the garage located to the rear of the main building. 2. Orientation Both proposed buildings maintain an orientation that is consistent with contributing buildings elsewhere in …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JULY 26, 2021 GF-2021-060230 CLARKSVILLE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1805 WATERSTON AVENUE C.2 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1952 house and construct a new house. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Demolish existing contributing house. 2) Construct a new house. The proposed building is clad in brick, board-and-batten, and horizontal siding. It has a complex roofline with gabled, shed, and flat accents. The front-facing garage is capped with a steeply pitched gabled roof with deep eaves, while shed roofs shelter the projecting dormers and partial-width front porch. Exposed rafter tails are visible at eaves, and the roof is clad in standing-seam metal. Windows at all elevations are divided and varied in size and configuration. One-story side-gabled house with partial-width gabled porch, 2:2:2 picture window, board-and-batten siding, and attached carport. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH The house at 1805 Waterston Avenue was built around 1952 for Kelly Louis and Johnnie Mary Jackson Meador. Kelly Meador taught vocational studies at the Texas State Blind, Deaf, and Orphan School (later the Texas State School for the Deaf). A pastor’s son, Meador was an active member of the Metropolitan AME congregation. The Meadors were both Tillotson College alumni and contributed to the United Negro College Fund as fundraising committee members. They also operated the Economy Radio and TV Service, a repair shop, around 1959. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The proposed building is set back 25’ from the street, roughly aligned with other contributing buildings in the district. 2. Orientation The proposed building is oriented toward the primary street. 3. Scale, massing, and height While the proposed new building is two stories in height, most contributing buildings in the district are one story. Its complex massing is at odds with the relatively simple contributing buildings nearby. Step-downs at the main elevation serve to offset the building’s height. 4. Proportions While most of the building’s proportions are acceptable, the rightmost bay with its steeply pitched gable and projecting dormers is incongruous with the district’s character. 5. Design and style The proposed building is differentiated by its multiple cladding types, its compound massing, and its fenestration patterns and materials. The combination of …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JUNE 28, 2021 HR-2021-082850 WEST LINE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1415 W. 10TH STREET C.3 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Demolish ca. 1939 noncontributing garage apartment. Construct new building, cabana, and garage. 1) Demolish existing noncontributing building. 2) Construct a new primary building. The proposed new construction is two and one-half stories in height. It is set back approximately 134’ from W. 10th Street, atop the relative location of the existing garage apartment building. It is clad in a Dekton-brand prefabricated masonry composite paneling system, with glass handrails, a curved secondary façade, and single-pane fixed windows with irregular placement and dimensions at all elevations. The compound roofline features multiple materials and pitches, including shallow hipped metal, flat, and flat with green roofing. 3) Construct a two-story garage with habitable second floor. The proposed auxiliary building is attached to the main building by an enclosed glass walkway and is set back approximately 100’ from W. 10th Street. It is clad in prefabricated masonry composite panels and sited in front of the main residence. 4) Construct a one-story cabana at the rear of the lot. It is clad in prefabricated masonry composite panels and sited behind the main residence. 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 Historic Districts The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The proposed main building is sited at the rough location of the existing noncontributing building, set back approximately 134’ from W. 10th Street. Adjacent contributing main buildings are set back approximately 25’ from W. 10th Street, with outbuildings located at the rear of the main residence. 2. Orientation The proposed building is oriented toward the street, with the proposed side-loaded garage located in front of the main building. 3. Scale, massing, and height The proposed building is two stories, plus a basement, while nearby contributing buildings are one to one and one-half stories in height; however, its location at the rear of the lot minimizes the height difference’s impact. Its massing appears simple at the W. 10th Street elevation, but more complex at secondary elevations. 4. Proportions The new building’s proportions do not relate to nearby contributing buildings, as its form does not correspond to the more traditional …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JULY 26, 2021 SB 21 054392, 055812, 055829 CONGRESS AVENUE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 600 CONGRESS AVENUE C.4 – 1 PROPOSAL Amend a previous sign installation application on a noncontributing building to include a blade sign and to change color scheme in order to enhance business visibility. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Install a blade sign at the Congress Avenue elevation. 2) Rework existing signs to revert to originally proposed color scheme. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The City of Austin’s Guidelines for Signs in National Register Historic Districts or at a City Historic Landmark are used to evaluate projects in National Register Historic Districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Number of Signs: The Commission allows one sign per building, unless the building has multiple tenants; in this case, the Commission may allow one sign per façade module, if the façade modules correspond to tenant spaces. The Commission may also allow one sign for each street frontage if the building is at an intersection. A single directory sign is appropriate for a large building with multiple tenants. The proposed project adds a blade sign to the Congress Avenue façade, which also contains a flush-mounted sign above the business entrance for this tenant. A small flush-mounted sign is located above the pickup window at the building’s secondary façade. This exceeds the number of allowable signs per the guidelines. Sign Types: The Commission may allow window signs, awning signs, projecting signs, and flush mounted signs for most commercial buildings. Freestanding signs are allowed for office and retail uses in historic residential buildings. City codes prohibit the Commission from approving the following sign types: (1) rotating, (2) off-premise, (3) roof signs, (4) portable, or (5) signs which flash or blink at intervals. City code also prohibits handbills, posters, or placards on a structure except inside a window or on a bulletin board. The proposed project includes only projecting and flush-mounted signs. Sign Size: The maximum size for signs depends on the sign type: 1. Projecting (blade) signs: 6 square feet 2. Flush-mounted signs: 7% of the overall façade area, with a maximum height of 2 feet and a maximum size of 20 square feet 3. Window signs: The lesser of 20% of the window or 8 square feet 4. Awning signs: The lesser of 20% of the awning panel or 8 square feet. Large commercial …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JULY 26, 2021 HR-21-101274 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 3101 OAKMONT BOULEVARD C.5 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a detached garage in front of a noncontributing house. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposed garage is constructed at the front of the lot. It features a square plan and a pyramidal roof capped with a cupola and weathervane. It is clad in fiber cement siding to match the existing house, and contains 8:8 windows with shutters. The main garage door is located at the north 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 Historic Districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The proposed detached garage is located in front of the primary building. Attached garages may be located at the front of contributing buildings nearby, but detached garages appear to be located at the rear of most of the district’s contributing buildings. 2. Orientation The proposed garage loads to the side, and the garage door is not visible from the street. 3. Scale, Massing, and Height The proposed garage is small and simple in design but appears visually prominent. 5. Design and Style The proposed detached garage’s design is compatible with and differentiated from the district’s character, except for the cupola. The garage’s placement at the front of the lot is not compatible. 6. Roofs The proposed detached garage’s roof form is compatible with contributing buildings in the district, apart from the cupola, which is less appropriate for buildings of this scale, style, and era of construction. 7. Exterior Walls The proposed detached garage’s fiber cement siding is compatible with the traditional siding materials found elsewhere in the district, and appropriate fenestration appears at the street-facing elevation. The project meets some of the applicable standards. The primary residence on this lot does not contribute to the Old West Austin National Register Historic District. Comment on and release the plans, encouraging the applicant to locate the detached garage to the rear of the primary building or attach it to the primary building, and to omit the cupola. PROPERTY EVALUATION STAFF RECOMMENDATION LOCATION MAP C.5 – 2
