HPEU PLAN | 109 UMLAUF HPEU PLAN HPEU PLAN | 110 UMLAUF HPEU PLAN 05.1 Historic Preservation UMLAUF HPEU PLAN Historic Preservation Introduction This assessment is based on visual observations conducted during a field investigation on July 28, 2023, a review of original architectural drawings by Jessen, Jessen, Millhouse & Greeven dated April 24, 1956, and a review of the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (NPS Form 10-900) prepared by Hutson Gallagher, Inc. and Katie Robinson Edwards, UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum Executive Director and Curator, dated July 30, 2022. The purpose of this assessment report is to document the existing conditions of the home, studio, and garden and to make general recommendations for the restoration of the same, considering programmatic needs and following the guidelines set forth in the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Charles and Angie Umlauf purchased their home in 1944. The original structure dates to the late 1920s, and was a one-story, gable-roof structure with limestone walls, a wood-framed pier-and-beam floors and wood roof structure. In 1950, Charles built a studio approximately 100 feet to the east of the house. The studio is a single- story, shed roof structure with slab-on-grade foundation, wood framed walls with wood siding and wood framed roof. In 1956, the Umlauf’s engaged Jessen, Jessen, Millhouse & Greeven to design an addition to enlarge the house. The addition built upon the original stone structure, creating an L-shaped plan with three bedrooms on the main level and a lower level with an additional bedroom, bathroom, and mechanical room. The renovation produced a minimalist aesthetic typical of mid-century, modern design. HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 112 UMLAUF HPEU PLAN Secretary of the Interior’s Standards Preservation The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties is the professional standard for the preservation of historic buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts, established by the Secretary of the Interior under the National Historic Preservation Act. The Standards develop four treatments for addressing historic properties: preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, and reconstruction. The Standards include Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings. These Guidelines contain baseline consistencies with specific direction for each treatment approach. Preservation is defined as the act or process of applying measures necessary to sustain the existing form, integrity, and materials of a historic property as it has evolved over time. Work, including preliminary measures to …
Mid-Level Planting Recommendations The landscape character of the UMLAUF is intricately linked to a canopy of mature oak and heritage trees, which provide essential ecosystem services to visitors and a diverse array of species year-round. However, there is room for improvement in the existing landscape’s spatial and temporal hierarchy. Introducing shrubs, mid-level, and ground-level plants can transform visitor interactions with the garden while also bolstering biodiversity, controlling erosion, and defining spatial boundaries. For instance, incorporating plant species with seasonal variations can offer dynamic experiences throughout the year. Additionally, remediation of certain areas presents opportunities for re- vegetation using native and diverse alternatives, further enriching the site’s ecological diversity. “Identify all the vegetation species on site and include them in the learning experience.” Sambucus nigra (Elderberry): pollinator plant, habitat and culinary food, historic medicinal and cultural use Capsicum annuum (Chile Pequin): habitat and culinary food, historic medicinal and cultural use Callicarpa americana (American beautyberry): habitat and culinary food, pollinator plant, historic medicinal and cultural use Crataegus opaca (Mayhaw): pollinator plant, historic medicinal and cultural use Malpighia glabra (Barbados Cherry): habitat food, pollinator plant Symphoricarpos orbiculatus (Coralberry): habitat food, nesting habitat Source: www.wildflower.org/ LANDSCAPE | 136 UMLAUF HPEU PLAN 06 Design Guidelines Review and compliance Architectural character Guidelines UMLAUF HPEU PLAN Review and Compliance The UMLAUF HPEU Plan’s design guidelines aim to establish a framework that connects the site’s historical and natural elements with the wider community, expanding the existing offerings. The subsequent sections present guiding principles to prioritize future development for successful interventions. These principles do not offer fixed solutions but encourage flexibility and creativity, aligning with diverse project needs, functions, and budget constraints. As each design challenge lacks a one-size-fits-all solution, these guidelines necessitate careful consideration during the design phase. They require expertise in design disciplines and a deep understanding of the unique context of the UMLAUF. It’s advisable for the Board to engage professionals in architecture or landscape architecture, either by involving them in the committee or seeking their advisory role during the design phases. Their input will be vital for reviewing compliance with these guidelines and ensuring thoughtful design implementation. DESIGN GUIDELINES | 138 UMLAUF HPEU PLAN Architectural Character This UMLAUF HPEU Plan aims to create architecture that coincides with the goals of the UMLAUF, while reaching their desires for growth, and complimenting the existing structures and site. The architectural character of new buildings should harmonize with the …
Energy Introduction The UMLAUF’s primary energy objective is to achieve Net Zero Annual Energy, meaning the site generates as much renewable energy as it consumes over a year. The strategy involves initially reducing annual energy usage and then offsetting the remaining consumption by leveraging geo- exchange for heating and cooling while maximizing on-site energy production with solar panels. The careful selection of energy sources is critical, considering that non-renewable options such as coal, natural gas, and propane significantly contribute to air pollution and global warming. Each unit of energy used on-site translates to three units of energy used at the source at coal or propane plants due to losses during conversion and transmission. The UMLAUF has committed to a fully electrified site, eliminating gas, diesel, or propane appliances and systems and providing EV transportation with chargers on-site and places for bikes and human-powered transportation. Despite remaining connected to the grid with a diverse energy portfolio, the UMLAUF is actively reducing its energy consumption and deploying on-site renewables to minimize its environmental footprint. As an option, UMLAUF is to consider enrolling in Austin Energy’s GreenChoice program which is 100% renewable grid energy. This multifaceted approach underscores the UMLAUF’s conscientious efforts to balance operational needs with environmental stewardship. ENERGY | SUSTAINABILITY + RESILIENCE | 163 UMLAUF HPEU PLAN Energy Balance Annual Energy Balance Annual Net Energy Usage Implementing energy production strategies — such as solar, geothermal, and additional reduction tactics — compensates for the energy consumption of new and existing buildings to reach net annual zero The existing and new buildings are predicted to consume 221 MWh per year, which is more energy than 18 homes in Texas. Renewable energy generation from photovoltaic (PV) systems can offset 50% of the total annual energy use of the site. Using geo-exchange wells and ground source heat pumps, reduces an additional 10-20% of site energy consumption. To bridge the remaining gap to net zero annual site energy, existing meter data should be collected with energy audits to evaluate the most effective energy conservation strategies. A comprehensive building performance analysis is recommended to asses aspects such as building orientation, the window-to-wall ratio, the implementation of high performance enclosure, heat pump systems, decoupled ventilation with sensible HVAC systems, and the use of energy-efficient appliances. Integrating these solutions will reduce energy consumption and allow for the PV and geo- exchange systems to offset a larger percentage of the …
Sustainability Glossary the surface temperature of the planet. Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO2e) – the number of metric tons of CO2 emissions with the same global warming potential as one metric ton of another greenhouse gas. Global Warming Potential – measure of how much infrared thermal radiation a greenhouse gas would absorb over a given time frame after it has been added to the atmosphere. Embodied Carbon - the total greenhouse gas emissions associated with the entire life cycle of a building or product, including the extraction, manufacturing, transportation, and construction phase. Included in these calculations are CO2 equivalents of greenhouse gas emissions released from refrigerant leakage. Operational Carbon - the ongoing carbon emissions resulting from building operational energy consumption. Sequestered Carbon - the carbon dioxide that is captured and stored, often through sustainable practices like afforestation or the use of carbon-absorbing materials. environmental impacts of a building or site over the span of its lifetime, considering the impacts of all the materials and energy that goes into making and operating the building over its lifetime through end of life. Greywater – clean wastewater without pathogen contamination or grease (typically collected from baths, sinks, HVAC condensate, etc.). Purple Pipe – City of Austin’s reclaimed water (greywater) pipe system. Geo-exchange System – transfers heat in and out of the soil where the soil is used as a heat sink. Black-Water – contaminated wastewater. Deep Energy Retrofit – the process of installing and/or replacing parts and pieces of an existing building to improve energy efficiency. Rainwater Harvesting – the collection and storage of rainwater from building roofs. ECOLOGY Stormwater – runoff water that does not infiltrate into the soil but flows over land and collects on surfaces. Shrubs and Forbes – mid-level planting that look like bushes. RESILIENCY Permaculture – an approach to land management and settlement that uses principles of permanent planting. It focuses on diverse plant and animal species and multi-layered planting which creates an interdependent resilient ecology. FEMA 500 year Flood Plane – There is a 0.2% annual chance that a flood event could have a depth of less than 1 foot based on computer models and statistical estimates. Pollinators – an animal that moves pollen from flower to flower such that fertilization can occur for propagation of plants. Run-Off – That portion of the precipitation on a drainage area that is discharged from the area in stream channels. Types …
UMLAUF Historic Preservation, Expansion, and Unification Plan Our Mission Cultivating community, curiosity, and connection through nature, contemporary artists, and the work of Charles Umlauf. Charles Umlauf 1910 - 1994 Barton Creek Azie M orton Rd. B a r t o n S p r i n g s R d . Currently inaccessible Barton Blvd. Currently inaccessible Zilker Neighborhood Michael Ray Charles Luis Jiménez Sedrick Huckaby Jennifer Ling Datchuk &Tammie Rubin Historic Homestead Existing Sculpture Garden Existing Museum New Building “The Treehouse” New Building “The Gateway” Natural Zone Historic Preservation Accessibility Art + Education Mobility Community Sustainability TAG sessions Work sessions Public Sessions Community Events Online Survey Design Guidelines Home Studio Home Renovation Studio Home Robert Redford The Treehouse The Treehouse UMLAUF HPEU PLAN HPEU PLAN | 109 The Treehouse UMLAUF HPEU PLAN HPEU PLAN | 108 The Treehouse UMLAUF HPEU PLAN HPEU PLAN | 110 The Treehouse 4,700 sq. feet indoor program, event, and exhibition space Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Garden + Museum Welcome Zone Food truck area Food truck area The Gateway The Gateway The Gateway 1,525 sq. feet indoor program space Natural Zone Phase 1: Existing Facility Projects Phase 2: Historic Preservation Phase 3: Expansion and Unification umlaufsculpture.org/visionplan
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: PR-2024-064274; GF-2024-073040 HLC DATES: July 3, 2024; August 7, 2024 PC DATE: TBD CC Date: TBD APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-opposed) HISTORIC NAME: East End Saloon/Eisenbeiser’s; 1500 Club/1500 Beauty and Barber Shop WATERSHED: Boggy Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 1500 East 12th Street ZONING CHANGE: CS-MU-NCCD-NP to CS-MU-H-NCCD-NP (Central East Austin NP) COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommend historic zoning to Planning Commission and City Council. Otherwise, require a City of Austin Documentation Package before releasing the demolition permit. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: architecture, community value, and historical associations. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: July 3, 2024 – initiate historic zoning (10-0) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727/kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Davis-Thompson, Del Valle Community Coalition, East Austin Conservancy, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Neighbors United for Progress, Organization of Central East Austin Neighborhoods , Preservation Austin, Residents of E 12th St, SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, Urban Renewal Board of the City of Austin DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The 2016 East Austin Historic Resource Survey lists the property as eligible for local landmark listing based on historical associations and community value, and individual listing on the National Register of Historic Places for its significance in the area of land development and community planning. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind building. The building is a vernacular commercial building, a typology rapidly disappearing in Austin. It was recommended as a preservation priority requiring stabilization in a 2019 letter from the Organization of Central East Austin Neighborhoods.1 Originally constructed as a two-story store building, occupants constructed one-story rear additions in and outside of the period of significance. It has a hipped roof with a central hipped dormer …
Sandlin Services, LLC P: (806)679-7303 TBPELS Firm # 21356 July 1, 2024 Historic Landmark Commission City of Austin 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Engineer’s Letter of Support for Demolition Permit 1500 E. 12th St. – #2024-064274 PR Dear Historic Landmark Commissioners, As the Professional Engineer, we object to the staff recommendation to initiate Historic Zoning or otherwise require a Documentation Package before releasing the demolition permit. As you will see, the public benefits afforded by demolition of the structure far outweigh the marginal benefits of allowing it to remain, and my justification is based on the following facts: 1. This structure type is not conducive nor available for relocation. Anything other than demolition is a 2. Various Civil Engineering Infrastructure items built around the structure are non-compliant with safety hazard to the community. modern safety driven setbacks. 3. Structure proximity to the adjacent major power infrastructure per National Electric Code as also used by the City of Austin is non-compliant. This is a disaster waiting to happen and the structure cannot remain. 4. The structure’s location related to public Right-Of-Way proves compliant sidewalks and sight distance unfeasible, endangering the safety, health and welfare of the members of the public amongst other conflicts. Due to the considerable risk to the health, safety and welfare of the public, it is our professional duty to inform you of the importance that this demolition plan be approved. Should you have any questions or need anything further at this time, please contact me at (806) 679-7303. Sincerely, Nick Sandlin, P.E. President & Principal TBPELS Firm# 21356 1
July 1, 2024 Historic Landmark Commission City of Austin 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Ownership Letter of Opposition to Staff Recommendation 1500 E. 12th St. – #2024-064274 PR Dear Historic Landmark Commissioners, As the Authorized Agent for the Owner, we hereby object to the Staff recommendation to initiate Historic Designation, Zoning or otherwise require a Documentation Package before releasing the demolition permit for the site located at 1500 E. 12th St for case #2024-064274 PR. Sincerely, Nick Sandlin, P.E. President & Principal TBPELS Firm# 21356 1
OCEAN Trey Salinas and Talia Hill—3 Point Partners Eureka development plans for East 12th Street Summary of Feedback 06.24.2019 We are glad that Eureka is ready to work with the community on appropriate development, both within the Urban Renewal Area and further along the street. Our feedback below regards property within the Urban Renewal Area and the Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan—Blocks 1-9 and 11-17. http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=322262 Development priorities: Historic/cultural preservation; walkable, neighborhood-scaled retail and commercial; and compatible structures and uses that comply with current development controls in place. Historic preservation priorities: I.Q. Hurdle House, Bible Believers Church, and Eisenbeiser/Ministry of Challenge building. We are appreciative of recent efforts to stabilize the I. Q. Hurdle House and hopeful that implementation of a long-term plan for restoration/reuse at 1416 East 12th Street will occur within two years. A new roof may be needed to forestall more deterioration of the Eisenbeiser/Ministry of Challenge building, and please keep in mind that planning documents for East 12th Street may provide leeway for dealing with infrastructure challenges specific to that site. There is a great deal of frustration regarding block-lengths of vacant land owned by Eureka that has not been redeveloped in line with the development priorities described above. Eureka has owned one empty block (Block 2) since 2015. Developing long-vacant parcels versus acquiring more property or demolishing existing housing is the least controversial and potentially most productive way to promote positive change along the street. Robust, transparent and responsive engagement of area stakeholders is critical to a collaborative process. Input should be logged, along with the specific source of the input and that individual’s or organization’s relationship to the Urban Renewal Area. Thank you for clarifying that next steps in the engagement piece of the planning process will occur in August/September. It would be helpful for stakeholders to get a sense at that time of the team’s anticipated planning arc, so that individuals and groups know generally what steps to expect and approximately when they may occur. Timelines and deliverables help build faith in a shared outcome—successful, timely implementation. We agree that a neighborhood-by-neighborhood approach to planning for Eureka’s properties is much better than generating a master plan. We suggest that this planning exercise identify priority sites upon which to focus so that steady, concurrent progress along the entire urban renewal stretch is achieved, rather than serially completing one neighborhood plan process, implementing it and …
CAUSE NO. ------ ST ATE OF TEXAS IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT vs CITY OF AUSTIN SODOSOPA SALMON LP IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS § § § § § AFFIDAVIT FOR WARRANT OF ARREST AND DETENTION The undersigned on oath, makes the following statement: Affiant, Inspector Willis Adams #13067, who after being duly sworn by me, Willis Adams has good reason to believe Inspector 21, 2023, Sodosopa Salmon LP did commit the offense 32, fail to obtain Building and does believe of violating that on or about September City Code, § 25-11- Austin Permit. Municipal Court #65113. statement person working who personally is based upon information for the City of Austin Development such offense: The forgoing credible Compliance, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL OF AUSTIN. Salmon LP failed to obtain structure. To wit: Being the owner of the property a building by Inspector Services THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED IN JURISDICTION at 1500 E. 12th Street Bldg. B, Sodosopa of the permanent for work conducted in the interior observed OF THE CITY observed Adams, a permit Willis Department-Code located Services Compliance a code complaint Department-Code the property Willis regarding 7, 2020, Inspector at 1500 E. 12th Adams conducted On August 3, 2020, the City of Austin Development received TX. 78702. On August ommercial property structure, with structural damage, and what appeared to and observed a c Inspector inside work occurring in the dumpsters, parking full of debris, with case notes and photographs. Inspector owner. Inspector Adams could not locate the Travis researched mailing property inspections at 1500 E. notice for the property. and found that Sodasopa Salmon LP, with a is the owner of the Austin TX. 78701-2172, any building Records of 1 108 Lavaca St. STE 110-348 his findings to the property Adams Inspector Bldg. B Austin of said location be • Street Bldg. B. Inspector • Street Bldg. B. • Street an inspection address at 1500 E. 12th 12th Adams sent a code violation Adams documented two, twenty foot roll away of the structure. Adams continued Adams observed lot. Inspector Appraisal to conduct permits staged Central follow up Willis Adams observed the Amanda Database Adams conducted repairs On May 23, 2023, Inspector Street Bldg. B. Inspector Adams searched performed. Inspector On May 24, 2023, Inspector violation and providing certified mail green card was returned violation's notification requirements of Adams observed the Adams sent by certified and did not find a build …
From: To: Subject: Date: Eric Standridge Fahnestock, Sam 1500 East 12th street Tuesday, June 4, 2024 9:32:24 PM [You don't often get email from https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] . Learn why this is important at External Email - Exercise Caution Hello Sam, My name is Eric and my am a member of the OCEAN, the planning contact team for central east Austin. I drove by this building today and noticed what appears to be active demolition/deconstruction in progress. Upon looking it up it on the city permit search it appears historic was rejected yesterday. I’ll admit I don’t know what that means, but I have been involved in numerous discussion about this building for years, mostly how it’s a demolition by neglect case study. Along with the IQ Hurdle house across the street and the South Gate Lewis house, this intersection has three eligible buildings which is rare in Austin generally. Surely, a 109 year old building identified as worthy of preservation in the east Austin historic survey would at least get a hearing at the landmark commission. Please call me to discuss. Thank you, -eric standridge 512-947-5766 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 "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov."
From: To: Subject: Date: OCEAN Contact Team Fahnestock, Sam Fwd: Please recommend historic zoning for 1500 E 12th Street Tuesday, July 2, 2024 8:21:07 AM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Thank you for your attention to Item 26. Sincerely, Nate > ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: OCEAN Contact Team < Date: Tue, Jul 2, 2024 at 8:15 AM Subject: Please recommend historic zoning for 1500 E 12th Street To: <BC-Ben.Heimsath@austintexas.gov>, <BC-Witt.Featherston@austintexas.gov>, <bc- juanraymon.rubio@austintexas.gov>, <BC-Raymond.Castillo@austintexas.gov>, <bc- jamie.alvarez@austintexas.gov>, <BC-Trey.McWhorter@austintexas.gov>, <BC- Carl.Larosche@austintexas.gov>, <bc-roxanne.evans@austintexas.gov>, <BC- Tara.Dudley@austintexas.gov>, <BC-Harmony.Grogan@austintexas.gov>, <BC- Kevin.Koch@austintexas.gov> Cc: <sam.fahenstock@austintexas.gov> Dear Chair Heimsath, Vice Chair Featherston and the Historic Landmark Commission: The Organization of Central East Austin Neighborhoods contact team appreciates staff's research and recommendation that 1500 E 12th Street be designated a historic landmark. We encourage you to elevate that assessment to council with your full support. This structure--known in past lives as the Ministry of Challenge, Eisenbeiser Grocery, Club Fifteen Hundred and Fifteen Hundred Beauty and Barber Shops-- has a long and varied history of adaptive reuse and mixed use dating back to the 1890s, and together with the I.Q. Hurdle House (at 1416) and Southgate-Lewis House (at 1501) comprises a historic anchor at the corner of E 12th and Comal Streets. While the Southgate-Lewis House has become the subject of renewed restoration efforts by the longtime owner, the W.H. Passon Historical Society, sadly, the other two properties have deteriorated and languished under the eight-year tenure of a Dallas holding company's entities called Sodosopa Salmon LP and Poisonous Poinsettia LP. As you may know, that company has amassed scores of properties along and nearby E 12th Street, restoring none and building nothing but fences and parking lots. That should not be the future for a high-profile site which, under decades of African American and German immigrant stewardship, provided groceries, libations, personal services, and even rehabilitation and supportive housing. That should not be the future for properties called out in the 2016 East Austin Historic Survey as eligible for landmark status. E 12th Street needs buildings that testify to its past and invite new waves of vitality and community within them; the street has its fill of clearance, vacancy, temporary uses, fences and parking lots. East 12th needs your courage, commitment and sustained attention to prevail and thrive in the face of indifferent actors who mock its legacy with LPs …
From: To: Subject: Date: Eric Standridge Fahnestock, Sam Re: 1500 East 12th street Tuesday, July 2, 2024 4:16:05 PM [You don't often get email from https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] . Learn why this is important at External Email - Exercise Caution Hello Sam, Thank you for the staff recommendation and report on this case. I noticed my correspondence below was included in the back up for the case. Can you please add my public comments from the June 5 meeting shared below. Thank you. -eric Good Evening Commisioners, My name is eric standridge and I have spent over half my life as a resident of Distict 1. Thank you for your service to our city and for the opportunity to speak today. I am here today to make you aware of what is happening to 1500 East 12th street, aka the former Eissenbiser grocery & cafe, east end saloon, club fifteen hundred, beauty and barber shop, palladium club, carol’s record shop and the ministry of challenge aka the rarest of rare building typologies in east austin, a century old neighborhood scale hybrid house/corner store on an intersection that include two other landmarked properties, the Southgate lewis house and the IQ Hurdle house. Recommended eligible, for historical associations and community value in multiple historic resource surveys and cited as a preservation priority by the D1 council member. Is it in rough shape, no doubt, you would be to if you were over a hundred years old and subject to a decade of neglect following all your neighbors being torn down and vacant lots becoming the norm. And yet even today this building still stands. The owner of this obvious historic asset has chosen to begin total demolition without an approved permit. Surely, they and their consultants are familiar with the process, having owned the property for over a decade and subject to numerous code compliance cases, and being the owners of the numerous properties on 12th street including the boarded up and vacant landmark IQ Hurdle house across the street. There have been missing windows, dangling fascia and siding and general despair at this property for all of recent memory. This is a case study for demolition by neglect. How is it that the normal process doesn't apply in East Austin? Can we agree applying for a permit is not the same as getting a permit? Preservation, and adaptive reuse are hard, sure, …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Jay Perrett Heimsath, Ben - BC Historic Preservation Office; Ben.Heimsath@austintexas.gov HLC - Item 26 - 1500 E 12th St Wednesday, July 3, 2024 10:46:13 AM Some people who received this message don't often get email from important . Learn why this is External Email - Exercise Caution Chairman Heimsath, I am writing in support of historic zoning for the property located at 1500 E 12th St. This building has tremendous historic significance for the African American and German communities, and is an increasingly rare example of a building that has stood as an important gathering point in our neighborhood for well over a hundred years. As you will note in the report prepared by staff, there is a rich history associated with this building and this location, and it very clearly meets the criteria for landmark status. Please follow the recommendation of staff and the input from neighbors and community members, and ensure that this building is preserved. There are not many chances left to retain such prominent examples of our community's history, and it would be a shame to let another one go. Best, Jay Perrett 404-702-3339 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 APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS AUGUST 7, 2024 PR-2024-014961; GF-2024-030567 ROBERTSON/STUART & MAIR 801 LYDIA STREET 9 – 1 PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE Demolish a ca. 1914 contributing building. DESIGN STANDARDS One-story bungalow with Craftsman influences, partial width inset porch, horizontal wood siding, and decorative cement stairways. The Robertson/Stuart & Mair Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 1.2.1.1. Do not alter or remove historic features unless they are deteriorated beyond repair. The proposal demolishes the existing building. Summary The project does not meet the applicable standards. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Robertson/Stuart & Mair Historic District. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Deny the demolition request. LOCATION MAP 9 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 9 – 3 9 – 4 Demolition permit application, 2024 Permits 9 – 5 9 – 6
2024-086516 SB 600 Congress - Awning Sign Building ID Address 2024-086522 SB 600 Congress - Wall Sign Directory Note: Duplicate address above door has been removed and will not be part of the final design. Please disregard in all previous renderings. Note: Duplicate address above door has been removed and will not be part of the final design. Please disregard in all previous renderings. EXISTING SIGNAGE IN VICINITY FACE LIT HALO/INDIRECT LIT LARGER SYMBOL = NOTICEABLY LARGER OR BRIGHTER SIGN 600 Congress SIGN PLACEMENT APPROXIMATE DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS VIEW OF BUSINESSES DIRECTLY FACING 600 CONGRESS ALL ILLUMINATED Hideout Theatre (exposed neon + face-lit marquee) 7-ELEVEN (externally lit) Royal Blue Grocery (exposed neon) Wild About Music (trough-lit) Joe Koen & Sons Jewelers (exposed neon) Sweet Sensi (halo-lit)
Historic Land Commission 1106 Enfield Road August 7, 2024 Ricca Keepers Demolition Request Subject property is 1106 Enfield Road which we are asking to demolish • Owner Dr. Caryn Carlson has been a Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas for many years • Roof leak/damage, with internal water damage, e.g., paint peeling, mildew and possible mold on walls • Main supporting beam is rotten • A/C not functioning Rear-yard Home was built in 1925 • Fence in backyard has fallen • Sewage line exposed in down backyard • Water leak inside the house with extensive ceiling and beam damage Rear External broken/peeling masonry, very large parts of the external stucco have fallen off the walls Internal walls have extensive cracks Cracks on external concrete/tiles and internal tiles indicating foundation problems Outdated electrical wiring (knob and tube) Galvanized pipes throughout the house Side of House Framing and Structural Concerns Framing and Structural Concerns Framing and Structural Concerns Thank you!
August 2, 2024 RE: 1500 East 12th Street Dear Chair Heimsath, Vice Chair Witt Featherston, and Members of the Historic Landmark Commission, Preservation Austin exists to empower Austinites to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful community culture through preservation. We write to you today in support of designating 1500 East 12th Street as a City of Austin Historic Landmark for its Architecture, Historic Association, and Community Value. Our support for this case is in alignment with our Underrepresented Heritage Advocacy Priority, which seeks to identify and designate historic sites associated with African Americans, Mexican Americans, Native Americans, the LGBTQIA community, and women. Built between 1889 and 1911, the store at 1500 E. 12th St. traces the diverse heritage of East Austin. The building’s early history reflects the German heritage of Austin and Central Texas – initially constructed by grocer and politician Christian J. Willhem, it was later acquired by Dessau merchants Ernest and Louisa Eisenbeiser, who operated a produce and dry goods store, a saloon, and a restaurant there. In 1950, Black businessman Buford Johnson purchased the building, transforming it into a community hub for East Austin’s African American population during the Jim Crow era. By the mid-1950s, the building housed the Fifteen Hundred Beauty and Barber Shops, as well as Club Fifteen Hundred, a bar and music venue. It later became the home of the Gamma Eta Alpha chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, the oldest fraternity in America to admit Black members. The building is prominently situated at the corner of E. 12th and Comal Streets, directly across from the I.Q. Hurdle and Southgate-Lewis Houses – both landmarks of Austin’s Black heritage – reflecting the greater importance of this intersection to the story of Black East Austin. Preservation Austin wholeheartedly supports the designation of 1500 E. 12th St. as a City of Austin Historic Landmark. We thank you for your consideration of this case and for your service to the City of Austin. Sincerely, Melissa Barry, President
August 6, 2024 Historic Landmark Commission City of Austin 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Engineer’s Letter of Support for Demolition Permit 1500 E. 12th St. – #2024-064274 PR Dear Historic Landmark Commissioners, As the Professional Engineer, we continue to object to the staff recommendation to initiate Historic Zoning or otherwise require a Documentation Package before releasing the demolition permit. As a Professional Engineer (P.E.) with over 12 years of experience in civil engineering in Austin, I have developed extensive expertise in urban redevelopment, infrastructure planning, walkability improvements, etc. I also want to share that not only am I a Professional Engineer who takes his duties seriously, I’m an Austin resident, born here in the 1980s. Based on the previous commissions meeting repeated statements, I heard no concerns related to public safety or most importantly based on the history of structure. The staff’s short presentation was not the focus of the commission. I heard only denial of any safety issues, emotionally based opinions, and attacks on the landowner. This appeared to be based on a single speaker, who focused solely on concerns about the landowner. It was evident to me as a resident, the Historic Landmark Commission aims to block any development of the owner’s property leaving the City of Austin citizens to forever deal with the hazard at this intersection. After performing additional research and listening to at the last hearing, we even more strongly advise that the building presents too many safety hazards to remain. Furthermore, it is undeniable that far more public benefits would be gained by enabling demolition of this structure to advance without delay. Here are facts to further support this recommendation: 1. As the building sits today, presents an unsafe situation. Various Civil Engineering Infrastructure items built around the structure are non-compliant with modern safety driven setbacks. a. We reached out to Austin Energy, which stated the following: “… it does not meet our current standard clearances. We would not permit a new building to be built in that same location. A new building would have to be set back further from our facilities.” That is a direct quote from an email from Austin Energy’s Power System Managing Engineer. b. The structure’s location related to public right-of-way proves compliant sidewalks and sight distance unfeasible, endangering the safety, health and welfare of the members of the public amongst other conflicts. c. These setbacks exist …
August 6, 2024 Historic Landmark Commission City of Austin 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 RE: PR-2024-064274 – 1500 E 12th St Dear Historic Landmark Commissioners, We are writing in response to a letter dated July 2, 2024 to the Commission from Nate Jones, President of the Organization of Central East Austin Neighborhoods (OCEAN). This letter pertained to the above-named case regarding the property at 1500 E 12th Street, which falls within the bounds of the Davis-Thompson Neighborhood Association (DTNA). DTNA does not support OCEAN’s viewpoint that the property merits historic preservation, and we do not oppose the owner’s request for demolition. In November 2023, DTNA expressed to OCEAN in a meeting that we were not opposed to demolition of this building. OCEAN did not solicit our input prior to drafting their July letter, and we were given only one day to respond to their draft; they ignored our initial feedback. This one instance is indicative of a broader pattern: OCEAN does not effectively represent the opinions or viewpoints of the neighborhoods they purportedly represent. Equitable feedback is not regularly requested from constituent neighborhood associations, and so OCEAN’s “official” viewpoints do not accurately represent those of all East Austin neighborhoods. Regarding the specifics of OCEAN’s letter, we disagree that the existing building has architectural merit, which is defined as exhibiting high quality workmanship or being a quality example of a specific architectural style. Neither of these qualities is presented in the existing structure. The building was in a dilapidated state before the current owner acquired it, and it has remained vacant for decades. One way to honor cultural heritage is to work with the developer of an older property to encourage preference or provide incentives for a culturally sensitive development that engages the East Austin community. Given that the cost to restore the building would be a significant undertaking, we believe such money would be better spent on culturally sensitive design or encouragement of minority business use in a new building. Further, the building is also situated on the site in a way that does not meet the criteria of Austin’s Great Streets Initiative. East 12th Street traffic has increased significantly over the years and will continue to increase as East Austin develops, but the existing building does not allow for safe setbacks for pedestrian use: the building appears to be less than 6 feet from the curb on …
GENERAL NOTES DISCREPANCY BETWEEN THE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS AND THE CONSULTING ENGINEER'S DRAWINGS, CONSULT THE OWNER & ARCHITECT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. SITE CLEAN UP AND REMOVAL OF ANY AND ALL DEBRIS GENERATED BY CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS, MAKING READY FOR ALL SUBSEQUENT SUBCONTRACTORS. 1. ALL WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS SHALL BE PERFORMED IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CODES AS MANDATED BY ALL GOVERNING JURISDICTIONS 2. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REMAIN FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE WORK AS DESCRIBED WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. WORK FOUND TO BE NONCOMPLIANT OR IN CONFLICT WITH THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS SHALL BE REJECTED BY OWNER AND CORRECTED BY THE CONTRACTOR AT THEIR EXPENSE WITH NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE OWNER. 3. CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTS ARE GENERAL IN NATURE AND DESCRIBE INTENT. AS A LIMITED INSTRUMENT OF SERVICE, THEY DO NOT DESCRIBE INCLUDE OR ANTICIPATE EVERY CONDITION POSSIBLE EITHER KNOWN/UNKNOWN. CONTRACTOR & SUBCONTRACTORS SHALL REVIEW THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS THOROUGHLY AND MAKE A DETAILED SITE VISIT TO REVIEW EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS. ANY INCONSISTENCY, DISCREPANCY, AMBIGUITY, OR ANY OTHER QUESTIONS SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY REPORTED FOR CLARIFICATION AND RESOLUTION PRIOR TO THE DELIVERY OF ANY BID AND PRIOR TO PROCEEDING WITH THE WORK IN QUESTION AND/OR ANY RELATED WORK. FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL CAUSE THE CONTRACTOR TO BE INELIGIBLE FOR EXTRAS RELATING TO SUCH MATTERS AND SHALL RELIEVE THE OWNER & ARCHITECT FROM ANY CONSEQUENCES THEREBY ARISING. CONDITIONS NOT DESCRIBED HEREIN SHALL BE ASSUMED TO CONFORM WITH THE INTENT OF THE WORK AND SHALL BE FURTHER CLARIFIED BY THE CONTRACTOR PRIOR TO COMMENCING THE WORK. THE OWNER & ARCHITECT SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF CORRECTING ANY/ALL WORK AT CONDITIONS THAT WERE NOT FURTHER CLARIFIED BY THE CONTRACTOR. 4. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL IN-FIELD EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DIMENSIONS AT THE JOB SITE BEFORE COMMENCING WORK AND SHALL REPORT ANY DISCREPANCIES, CONFLICTS AND/OR IN-FIELD OBSTACLES TO CONSTRUCTION, TO THE OWNER & ARCHITECT FOR CLARIFICATION. IN THE EVENT THAT DRAWINGS MAY CONFLICT WITH EXISTING CONDITIONS, THE CONTRACTOR OR OWNER SHALL NOTIFY THE ARCHITECT, AND THE APPROPRIATE INTENT AND/OR ITEMS TO BE INCORPORATED INTO THE SCOPE OF WORK SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE ARCHITECT. OWNER & ARCHITECT SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DISCREPANCIES, CONFLICTS AND/OR OBSTACLES TO CONSTRUCTION, THAT ARE NOT FURTHER CLARIFIED BY THE CONTRACTOR. ANY EXPENSE INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE CONTRACTORS FAILURE OR NEGLECT TO ACCURATELY INSPECT EXISTING CONDITIONS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION, SHALL BE BORNE …
PROJECTDESCRIPTION: OWNERDESIGNERGENERALCONTRACTOR:SusanM.Parten,P.E. STRUCTURALENGINEER:RobertD.Hammond,P.E.(RDHammondConsultingandEngineering,LLC) FLOORANDROOFTRUSSSTRUCTURALENGINEER:RobertA.Davis,P.E.(AlliedTruss) ThisProjectconsistsofreplacing3-carcarport(demolishedthisyearunderpermit2023-130213BP)withadetached two-storyaddition.Theproposedadditionisatwp-bedroomtwo-bathroomapartmenthavinginteriorsquarefootageof approximately1,306SF.The1994surveyattherightshowsthelocationofthedemolishedcarportattherearSE corneroftheproperty.Theproposednewstructurewillbelocatedinapproximatelythesamelocation,thoughitwillbe furtherfromthepropertylinessoastocomplywithexistingCOAsetbackrequirements.Allwaterandelectricutilitiesto theupstairsapartmentwillbemeteredseparatelyfromtheexistingduplex(nogasservicetothenewbuilding). Inadditiontoaddinga3rdlivingunittotheexistingduplexproperty,thenewproposedstructurewillhavethefollowing featurescontributingtolong-termresilienceandsustainability: (cid:16)(cid:3)(cid:44)(cid:81)(cid:86)(cid:88)(cid:79)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:70)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:70)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:73)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:3)(cid:11)(cid:44)(cid:38)(cid:41)(cid:12)(cid:3)(cid:90)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:86)(cid:30)(cid:3)(cid:25)(cid:180)(cid:3)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:73)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:80)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:82)(cid:79)(cid:76)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:76)(cid:70)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:83)(cid:82)(cid:88)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:70)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:70)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:90)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:71)(cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:76)(cid:74)(cid:81)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:3)(cid:89)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:75)(cid:76)(cid:74)(cid:75)(cid:3)(cid:90)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:71) resistance(200mph)with2-58"EPSinsulationoneachsideofreinforcedconcretewalls,beneathinteriorandexterior cladding; -Rooftrussesdesignedfor150mphwinds; -MetaldoublestandingseamrooftoacceptfastenersforPVsolarpanels,andforrainwatercaptureandstorage; -HighinsulationR-valueurethane-filledgaragedoorforsummerandwinterweatherprotectionforvehiclesandbuilding pipingplumbing; The1994surveyshowsallcurrentimprovementsandthelocationoftherecentlydemolishedcarport. SHEETINDEX: Sheet1:SitePlan Sheet2:ElevationViews-Proposednewstructure Sheet3:FloorPlanandAestheticElevationViews-Proposednewstructure RoofFramingPlansandDetails HipRoofTrussDetailsandLayoutPlan PLEASENOTE :THESEPLANSHAVEBEENREVISEDSIGNIFICANTLYFROMTHEORIGINALMAY7BUILDING PERMITAPPLICAITONSUBMITTAL.THEORIGINALAPPLICATIONCONSISTEDOFA3-CARGARAGEWITH UPSTAIRSAPARTMENT.THENEWAPPLICATIONALIGNSMUCHBETTERWITHTHECITY'SGOALTO INCREASEHOUSINGUNITSINTHEURBANCOREANDENCOURAGEUSEOFPUBLICTRANSPORTATION. T S E O R N O M T S A E 7 0 7 ABOVE:3-CARCARPORT DEMOLISHEDMARCH2024 UNDERPERMIT 2023-130213BP LEFT:NEWPROPOSED 2-BR2BAPARTMENT. COVERINDEXSHEETANDPROJECTDESCRIPTION COV N T S E O R N O M T S A E 7 0 7 (cid:41)(cid:52)(cid:35)(cid:50)(cid:42)(cid:43)(cid:37)(cid:3)(cid:53)(cid:37)(cid:35)(cid:46)(cid:39) 1 SITEPLAN
From: To: Subject: Date: Historic Preservation Office Questions / concerns about review case #HR 24-072700 Tuesday, August 6, 2024 3:01:23 PM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Sam, I'm reaching out regarding the Notice of Public Hearing National Register Historic District for review case #HR 24-072700 taking place tomorrow. My husband and I live in the house directly next door, 705 E. Monroe. While neutral about the proposed ADU, we observe that a critical piece of information is missing: a site plan which reflects the proposed ADU and its relationship/spacing to the existing home on the property and surrounding property lines and the street. We have standard concerns about potential negative impacts to surrounding homes. In particular, we note that the land being proposed for the ADU slants downhill to the northwest. Our property / home sits directly downhill, so we are concerned about drainage, as well as safe asbestos management (the architecture description notes the likelihood of asbestos in the 2-story structure). We appreciate the opportunity to provide this feedback, and your service to our community! If you have any questions or guidance, please let me know. Kind regards, Ann Saxton Darcy 705 E. Monroe, Unit A 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".
NOTICE OF VIOLATION Case Number: CV-2024-087824 via Certified Mail #7019 1640 0001 2753 9427 City of Austin P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX, 78767 July 16, 2024 SODOSOPA SALMON LP % 2001 AGENCY CORPORATION 14160 DALLAS PKWY STE 800 DALLAS, TX 75254 RE: 1500 E 12TH ST AUSTIN TX 78702 Locally known as 1500 E 12TH ST AUSTIN TX 78702 Legally described as 106 X 148FT OF BLK 1 OLT 36 DIVISION B Zoned as CS-MU-NCCD-NP Parcel Number 0208090119 Dear SODOSOPA SALMON LP % 2001 AGENCY CORPORATION: The City of Austin Development Services Department investigated the property described above. Austin City Code violations were found that require your immediate attention. A description of the violation(s) and compliance timeframe(s) are provided in the attached violation report. After receipt of this Notice, and until compliance is attained, the Austin City Code prohibits the sale, lease, or transfer of this property unless: You provide the buyer, lessee, or other transferee a copy of this Notice of Violation; and You provide the name and address of the buyer, lessee, or other transferee to the Code Official. For additional information, I can be reached at (512) 974-1958 or Andres.DeLaVera@austintexas.gov. Please reference case number CV-2024-087824. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. If I am unavailable, contact DSD Code Connect line at (512) 974-CODE (2633) or DSDCodeConnect@austintexas.gov. Para obtener más información, llame al (512) 974-1958 o enviar un correo electrónico a Andres.DeLaVera@austintexas.gov. Por favor, consulte caso número CV-2024-087824. El horario de atención es: lunes a viernes, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Si no estoy disponible, comuníquese con DSD Code Connect marcando al (512) 974-CODE (2633) o por correo electrónico DSDCodeConnect@austintexas.gov. Sincerely, Andres De La Vera, Code Inspector C City of Austin Development Services Department VIOLATION REPORT Date of Notice: July 16, 2024 Code Officer: Case Number: Property Address: Andres De La Vera CV-2024-087824 1500 E 12TH ST AUSTIN TX 78702 Locally known as 1500 E 12TH ST AUSTIN TX 78702 Zoned as CS-MU-NCCD-NP The items listed below are violations of the Austin City Code, and require your immediate attention. If the violations are not brought into compliance within the timeframes listed in this report, enforcement action may be taken. Timeframes start from the Date of Notice. Violation Type: STRUCTURE MAINTENANCE Austin City Code Section: Vacant structures and land (§301.3) Description of Violation: All vacant structures and premises thereof or vacant …
SITE NOTES: 1. 2. 3. 4. ALL F.F.E. HEIGHTS ARE LISTED ON THE ELEVATIONS. PLEASE LOOK TO THE A3 AND STRUCTURAL SHEETS IN ORDER TO COORDINATE. ALL HEIGHTS ARE ESTIMATIONS BASED ON THE SURVEY. VERIFY ALL HEIGHTS IN FIELD WITH A SURVEYOR AND COORDINATE IF ANY DISCREPANCY IS DISCOVERED. ALL UTILITY LOCATIONS ARE SUGGESTIONS ONLY. COORDINATE ALL FINAL UTILITY LOCATIONS AND INSTALLATION TYPE WITH UTILITY CONTRACTORS. FINAL SLAB HEIGHTS ARE BASED ON THE ENGINEERS DRAWINGS. COORDINATE IF ANY DISCREPANCY IS DISCOVERD PRIOR TO FORM WORK BEING INSTALLED. DO NOT POUR SLAB IF THERE IS A DISCREPANCY. 5. PRIOR TO SLAB POUR, CONTRACTOR TO WALK PROJECT WITH ELECTRICIAN AND INTERIOR DESINGER TO LOCATE ALL FLOOR OUTLETS, GFCI OUTLETS, AND ANY OTHER ELECTRCIAL REQURIEMENTS FOR ANY AND ALL ASPECTS OF THE PROJECT. LEGEND AC EM GM WM HW w TINU C/A RETEM .CELE GAS METER RETEM RETAW RETAEH RETAW RETAW WASTE WATER POOL EQUIP TNEMPIUQE LOOP )'05( TEERTS ts12 TSAE LAITNEDISER 1 EPYT AOC REP YAWEVIRD STNEMERIUQER " 6 - ' 2 " 6 - ' 2 2'-6" 2'-6" 20'-1 1/2" 3'-0"2'-0" 8'-10" 2'-0"3'-0" E"43'43°97N '28.541 ENIL YTREPORP 1'-0" " 6 - ' 2 P H R I I G M H A R P Y O I N T = 5 9 3 ' - 0 " 5'-11 1/2" 10'-0 1/2" B TINU FFE: 593'-6" (V.I.F. 6" ABOVE HIGHEST POINT OF GRADE ALONG PERIMETER OF SLAB FI EDARGER DNA TAHT OS YRASSECCEN SLAB DOESN'T EXCEED STATED HEIGHT) 5 ' P . U . E . p e r p a t l 6 0 . 0 0 ' N 1 0 ° 2 4 4 7 " W ' P R O P E R T Y L I N E Y R A H P N O I P I M G I R H " 0 3 ' - 9 T = 5 5 ' S E T B A C K ENIL YTREPORP REP )0( OREZ OT TUC EB NAC GNITAR ERIF YB ,'A' ETONTOOF )1(1.203R ELBAT CRI POT LLAW MORF GNIKCOLBERIF GNILLATSNI FOOR EHT FO EDISREDNU EHT OT ETALP YB ,'B' ETONTOOF DNA ,GNIHTAEHS TNEV ELBAG RO TIFFOS GNIYFICEPS .DELLATSNI EB OT TON ERA SGNINEPO ELGNIS GNITSIXE FAMILY ECNEDISER W"43'43°97S '98.541 SITE PLAN PROPOSED 1 24X36 SIZE SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" (11X17 SIZE SCALE: 1/16"=1'-0") KCABTES '51 1 5 ' S E T B A C K …
Existing - June 2024 Original & Proposed - ca. 1935 Owners: Architect: 1 David West / Will Klemm 1013 East Ninth Street Austin ,Texas 78702 Emily Little, FAIA 1001 East Eighth Street Austin, Texas 78702 1011 East 9th St. Area Map 2 Site & Roof Plan 1011 East 9th St. North Elevation South Elevation Discovery of wood siding East Elevation West Elevation All photos - July 2024 3 Existing Conditions 1011 East 9th St. Custom Sherwin-Williams Columns, accents, Window Sash - Front House Body of both houses Trim & Front Door Front House Window Sashes & Doors - Back House Existing Proposed Front House Front Elevation Drawings Paint Colors 4 1011 East 9th St. 5 Front House Floor Plan 1011 East 9th St. North Elevation Southwest Elevation All photos - July 2024 Back House - built ca 1949 Concrete block w/ Stucco Exterior, Metal Casement Windows, Original Condition Scope of Work paint only Colors Same as Front House 2 colors only Southeast Elevation 6 1011 East 9th St.
From: To: Subject: Date: Historic Preservation Office Re: signed up to speak against 1607 Kenwood but I was passed oveR!!!!! Wednesday, August 7, 2024 9:27:58 PM External Email - Exercise Caution Had I had the opportunity to speak, I would have said: I am VP of the SRCC Neighborhood Organization, which encompasses the subject property. The subject property is a contributing structure to the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District. The original structure was modified dramatically in negation of its historical elements and this modification was done without a permit. I realize the owner says she didn’t know a permit was required but I can’t imagine that anyone expects to build in an urban area without a permit. Certainly her contractor would have known about permitting requirements but somehow worked without a permit without consequence. Regardless, her variances were, for reasons unknown to me, granted. Now she has a new request: to add an addition to the side of the original structure. Despite her representation that she has been down a long road trying to learn her way through a maze of permitting requirements, this is the first time this request for an addition has come before you. It fails to meet several of the City’s Historic Design Standards, including set-back from main structure, subordinate to original structure, emphasizing separate roof design from original structure, cladding is not historically compatible and windows are not historically compatible, either. We strongly urge you to deny this request. Commitments to minimize damage to the original structure have not been completed. Further, the fencing (items 22-6, photos 3-5) is ghastly—of various media and heights-- and apparently designed to hide the work occurring inside, Imagine how adjoining neighbors must feel! And the set- backs from houses on either side appear inadequate. We believe the proper course of action is to deny the request at this time and require submission of an addition design that meets City Historic Design Standards. As submitted, this is not an addition consistent with a historical structure but merely an expansion of the existing structure from a 2/1 to a 3/2 with no differentiation between the historic structure and the addition. This applicant has not earned the trust of the Commission or the neighborhood and should be required to submit a compliant design. Thank you. > On Aug 7, 2024, at 9:11 PM, Historic Preservation Office <Preservation@austintexas.gov> wrote: > > …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, August 7th, 2024 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, Chair x Witt Featherston, Vice Chair x Kevin Koch x Carl Larosche x Trey McWhorter x Harmony Grogan x x ab x x x Jaime Alvarez Roxanne Evans Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley APPROVED MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Meghan King spoke on Preservation Austin updates. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. July 3, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. 1 (August 7, 2024) HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA Historic Zoning Applications Item 2 was pulled for discussion. Item 3 was pulled for discussion. Item 4 was pulled for discussion. Item 5 was pulled for discussion. 6. PR-2024-026690 – 900 Spence St. Council District 3 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Katherine Warren City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request to the September 4, 2024 meeting. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to September 4, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Heimsath seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 7. 9037 Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail Council District 9 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: HLC City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to the September 4, 2024 meeting per Code limits on historic zoning applications. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to September 4, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on …
