REGULAR MEETING of the EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD WEDNESDAY, July 6, 2022 6:00 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. Second St. Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To speak in person, registration is required at least 10 min prior to the start of the meeting. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov BOARD MEMBERS Endi Silva, Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Wayne Lopes, Member Arthur Navarro, Member David Goujon, Vice Chair Litza Gonzales, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Tomas Salas, Member AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a (3) three minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Regular Meeting of April 6, 2022 CHAIR REPORT STAFF BRIEFINGS programming. 2. The Chair will brief the board and encourage board dialogue on agenda items. 3. Staff Report on ESB-MACC program highlights and continuation of MACC 4. Staff briefing on the alley way vacation adjacent to the MACC by Ricardo Soliz, Division Manager Park Planning and Tom Migl, P.E. Fire Protection Engineer Austin Fire Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Presentation on Phase 2 Art in Public Places prospectus by Anna Bradley, Sr. Project 6. Presentation by Elizabeth Ferrer on the Phase 2 Community Communications Forum Manager (CCF) meeting. 7. Discussion and possible action on Phase 2 project. 8. Discussion and possible action on alley way vacation adjacent to the MACC. 9. Discussion and possible action on Board Annual Internal Review and Report. 10. Discussion and possible action on Rainey Street District Special Revenue Fund. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 11. Arts - Joint Cultural Committee liaison report 12. Transportation 13. Phase 2 Project FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and …
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES Wednesday, April 6, 2022 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Advisory Board convened via video conferencing. Board Members in Attendance: David Goujon, Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Tomas Salas, Member Endi Silva, Member Wayne Lopes, Member Board Member Absent: Art Navarro, Vice Chair Staff in Attendance: Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Manager Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Supervisor CALL TO ORDER: Chair Goujon called the Board Meeting to order at 6:12pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Larry Amado gave thanks to the MACC for production of MACCnifico and provided feedback regarding the event, such as lighting. Larry Amado also discussed Phase 2 and permanent stage, sound, and lighting suggestions. He also mentioned that he would like to see the draft of the minutes posted before the meeting. Anna Maciel discussed the need to vacate the alleyway as an important goal before Mayor Adler goes out of office. She asked about the topic being addressed at the next board meeting. She also commended the staff for MACCnifico event. She stated the need to be more active on the Music Hub funding and detailed a meeting and expressed hope that the Board members attend. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (AGENDA ITEM 1) A) March 2, 2022 Member Gandy made a motion to approve the meeting minutes. Member Maga Rojas seconded the motion. Vote passed. (6.0) 2. CHAIR REPORT (AGENDA ITEM 2) A) THE CHAIR WILL BRIEF THE BOARD AND ENCOURAGE BOARD DIALOGUE ON AGENDA ITEMS 1 Chair Goujon congratulated the MACC staff on the MACCnifico event and encouraged dialogue. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS (AGENDA ITEM 3) A) STAFF REPORT ON ESB-MACC PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Supervisor Tamzarian provided an update on the upcoming exhibits and programs for the month of April. Coordinator Jesus Varela provided a summary report on the MACCnifico event held in March. He provided the number of artists and local vendors that participated. He also broke down the amount musicians were paid. He provided a summary of the surveys received and the number of rsvps received. Member Silva inquired about the exact number of walk ins compared to the number of people that rsvpd Varela mentioned that the total number of attendees were collected but not in comparison to those that rsvpd. 4. PRESENTATIONS (AGENDA ITEM 4) A) PRESENTATION BY ANNA BRADLEY, PROJECT MANAGER WITH ART IN PUBLIC PLACES. Bradley introduced herself and the …
NEW 8' WIDE PARALLEL PARKING AREA EXISTING PARALLEL PARKING AREA 20' 8' ALLEY CONVERTED TO PARK 64 RAINEY ST. RIVER STREET T E E R T Y S E AIN R I S N O S V E R I D E V O R P P A M C Y B N W A R D I R O T C E R D T N A T S S S A I a k o v i l l a K a n a L i R E G A N A M N O S V D I I I z i l o S o d r a c R i T C E T I H C R A E P A C S D N A L y r b a M s e l r a h C l y e e e N c M y l r e b m K i R O T C E R D I I T P E C N O C G N K R A P L E L L A R A P . t S y e n i a R 4 6 NORTH 0 10 20 SCALE DATE AS NOTED 6/1/2022 SHEET 1 OF 1
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 Improvements July 6, 2022 Heidi Tse, PWD - Capital Delivery Project Manager Design Phase (Current phase of project) Schematic Design (SD) Work Completed on March 15, 2022 Design Development (DD) In Progress • Began March 16, 2022 with target completion in Summer 2022 • • DD Construction Cost reconciliation efforts between JV’s Cost Estimator and CMAR’s will begin 7/6/22. • Community Outreach to provide updates continues o Community Communication Forum (CCF) Focuses on the maturing of the design and introduction of building materiality with refinement to the interior spaces. • • First meeting was held on 6/23/22 from 12-1pm Six (6) members attended out of the twelve (12) members (Nilmarie Gonzales, Ana Maciel, Martha Cotera, Larry Amaro, Ofelia Zapata, Charlotte Tonsor) • Members were engaged and had lots of thoughtful questions and suggestions • PINK Consulting attended as the CMAR’s outreach consultant 4th Thursdays of every month from 12-1pm was established to be the re-occurring meeting day and time • • A digital update is being provided at each meeting so members can share with their community groups • Preliminary reviews and follow-up reviews are being conducted with various regulatory agencies (AFD, WPD, DSD) • Sustainable Design: Tracking both LEED 4.0 BD+C Silver (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and AEGB 3-star (Austin Energy Green Building) certification. • Coordination of adjacent projects: PARD/WPD – Waterloo Greenway Confluence, The Trail Foundation - Rainey Trailhead, • AE- Rainey Ductbank, & AE- District Cooling Pipe Extension Trail Re-route proposal during construction has scheduled a meeting with City internal project teams followed by coordination with private development • AIPP collaboration is on-going in establishing the AIPP Prospectus • Groundbreaking targeting middle December but before the holiday. Target Schedule (Dates are subject to change) Design Phase: Concludes Summer 2022 Construction Documentation/Permitting/Bidding: Begins Fall 2022 Site Construction: Begins Winter 2022 Construction Completion: Winter 2024 Grand Opening: Early 2025
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JULY 6, 2022 PR-2021-200516/GF-2022-001167 TRAVIS HEIGHTS - FAIRVIEW PARK 512 E. MONROE STREET C.1 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1921 building. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH PROPERTY EVALUATION One-story Craftsman bungalow with double front doors, 1:1 wood windows with 9:1 screens, exposed rafter tails and triangular brackets at gable ends, and a partial-width front porch. The cross-gabled roof is covered with corrugated metal, and the building exterior is clad in horizontal wood siding. The house at 512 E. Monroe Street was constructed around 1921 as a rental property, then sold to Buford and Mable Brown in 1928. Buford Brown worked as a life insurance salesman, a loan officer, and a cashier at the American National Bank; he held the latter position until shortly before his death in 1960. Mable Brown, a musician, was active in Austin’s music clubs and Delta Kappa Signma society. The property contributes to the Travis Heights - Fairview Park National Register district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of the Craftsman style. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation, over demolition, but approve the application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Plans for new construction must be reviewed by the Historic Landmark Commission prior to demolition permit release. LOCATION MAP C.1 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos C.1 – 3 C.1 – 4 Demolition Permit Application, 2021 Occupancy History City Directory Research, December 2021 1959 1957 1955 1952 1949 1947 1944 1939 1937 Buford Brown, owner Buford W. and Mabel Brown, owners Buford …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 – 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. COMMISSION MEMBERS: x Terri Myers, Chair x Ben Heimsath, Vice Chair x Anissa Castillo x Witt Featherston x Kevin Koch x Carl Larosche x Trey McWhorter x Blake Tollett x Beth Valenzuela x Caroline Wright DRAFT 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. May 4, 2022 – Offered for consent approval MOTION: Approve the minutes, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. 2. BRIEFINGS A. No items. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Historic Zoning, Discussion and Action on Applications for Historic District Zoning, and Requests to 1 Consider Initiation of Historic Zoning Cases A.1. PR-2021-195456 – 1617 New York Ave. – Discussion (postponed May 4, 2022) Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Owner’s agent: Holly Arthur City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Committee Feedback: Relocate the chimney to avoid disrupting the existing gable end and window. Retain the historic-age window for later replacement. Staff Recommendation: Should the Commission choose not to recommend historic zoning against the owner’s wishes, encourage the applicant to implement Committee feedback, then release the permit. Holly Arthur spoke in opposition to historic zoning. There were no speakers in favor. MOTION: Close public hearing, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. MOTION: Approve the project and withdraw historic zoning initiation. Release the application upon the completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, on a motion by Commissioner Heimsath. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. A.2. PR-2022-014784 – 1403 E. Cesar Chavez St. – Discussion (postponed May 4, 2022) Council District 3 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Owner’s agent: Robert Abbott City Staff: Kimberly Collins, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-1801 Staff Recommendation: Recommend historic zoning per 2016 East Austin survey results. Should the Commission decide against recommendation, release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Victoria Haase, …
2002 Scenic Lake Austin Case Rationale for 2002 Scenic Architecture Historical Association Archaeology Community Value Landscape Feature ? X X ? ? The Commission must find that the property meets at least two of the above criteria. ARCHITECTURE? We believe the case for architectural significance is weak, but at the very least, it – alone – is not sufficient. STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY Much of the structures could not be preserved as they exist today – they would need to be deconstructed and rebuilt. LANDSCAPE FEATURE The “Landscaped Features” in the staff report are common yard amenities laid out in a functional manner. COMMUNITY VALUE It is not physically or visually accessible to the community and does not meet precedent for “Community Value.” Cases WITH “Historic Association” Cases With NO “Historic Association” HISTORIC ASSOCIATION ) 2 2 0 2 - 1 1 0 2 ( s e s a C g n n o Z i c i r o t s i H It is highly unusual to have an historic landmark case in which there is no historic association. HISTORIC ASSOCIATION Cases With NO “Historic Association” Staff Presentation (Outlier Case): “Struggle as I have to come up with a second criterion to recommend historic zoning for this house, I have not been able to do it. Professor Sellstrom – as far as I can tell, in conversations I have had and research that I’ve done – his career has not been as noteworthy and significant as we generally look for when we’re designating a house as a historic landmark. We have to look at both the architecture – where, I think we have architecture here in spades, I mean there’s no doubt about it – but the Historic Associations, in staff’s opinion, are just not there.” It is highly unusual to have an historic landmark case in which there is no historic association. Rationale for 2002 Scenic Architecture Historical Association Archaeology Community Value Landscape Feature ? X X X X This case does not meet at least two of the above criteria. “The masonry walls are not adequate for load-bearing, and their reuse as a non-load-bearing veneer is not practical. The foundation is questionable and likely not adequate for reuse in an extensive renovation.” “The wood roof framing has obvious rot in areas exposed by holes, and I believe it is likely that further investigation will reveal that none of …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: LAURA Sanders Sunday, July 3, 2022 8:40 PM HPD Preservation Support of 2002 scenic drive Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** I am writing in support of historical status for 2002 Scenic Drive. This is such a gorgeous location that we see every time we walk and ride by. it would be a shame to see it demolished and lose this history. Thank you Laura Sanders 2119 W. 11th st Austin 78703 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
1802 Lavaca Under Contract for Purchase by Gibbs & Crivelli, PLLC About the Buyer: Affidavit of the Owner, Fred Thomas The Building: The Wall: The Building: The Wall: The Building: The Wall:
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Sheila Lyon Thursday, June 30, 2022 5:48 PM HPD Preservation 1108 W. 9th Street - Brass-Goddard House - Addition/remodel - HR 22-084089 Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** June 30, 2022 RE: 1108 W. 9th Street – Brass‐Goddard House – Addition/remodel‐ HR 22‐084089 Dear Historic Landmark Commissioners, On Monday, June 27th, Tim Cuppett, architect, presented the Brass‐Goddard plans for an addition/remodel. Tim made changes to the plans to include the Architectural Review Committee’s recommendations. The OWANA Zoning Committee supports this project. Sincerely. Sheila Lyon OWANA Zoning 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
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Melanie Martinez Monday, July 4, 2022 8:59 PM HPD Preservation C.1. PR-2021-200516 – 512 E. Monroe St. Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners, I live around the corner from 512 E. Monroe and am writing in opposition to the demolition of 512 E. Monroe Street. It is part of the few remaining homes built by Fred Malone, the builder of the span of bungalows that once filled the 500 block of Monroe. Those houses had a rhythm along the streetscape leading to Stacy Park and the scenic historic bridge, that is quickly being lost. This is a truly classic Craftsman‐style bungalow with high integrity. It would be a shame to destroy when it could be restored to its original beauty. It appears to extend deep into its lot and could even be remodeled to include a 2‐story addition on the back. As someone who's restored two houses easily considered "teardowns," I find it so sad that so many builders can't see the potential here. You already granted a demolition permit for the modest duplex on Monroe across the bridge, allowing new construction that does not respect the character of this part of the district. Because this application hasn't shown any plans for the future design, I can only assume the new construction will not consider the design guidelines for a National Register district. Please encourage restoration and remodeling that doesn't impact the precious remaining streetscape. Moving it would also be heartbreaking‐‐another page ripped out of our story. Thank you, Melanie Martinez 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: Cc: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Completed Paula Kothmann Tuesday, July 5, 2022 11:50 AM HPD Preservation; Contreras, Kalan Clif Ladd; Melanie Martinez; Susan Armstrong Fisher; Michele Webre; bob gee; JAMES KLEINBAUM; Jeff Kessel; Ruth Casarez; Cinta Burgos Protest of proposed demolitions for upcoming HLC meeting *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Good morning ‐ I am writing to register my desire to speak remotely at the HLC meeting tomorrow, 7‐6‐22. My name is Paula Kothmann, may be able to attend in person, but please put me down to speak in opposition to the following items. I also have questions about two of these items that I hope you can answer before the meeting. . I C.1. PR-2021-200516 – 512 E. Monroe St. – Applicant-requested postponement (postponed June 1, 2022) Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District Council District 9 C.2. PR-2022-002404 – 1315 & 1317 Newning Ave. – Consent (postponed June 1, 2022) Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District Council District 9 C.3.0 ‐ 1205 Alta Vista Ave Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District Council District 9 Comment: this triplex offers market affordable housing in Travis Heights, a neighborhood rapidly becoming more unaffordable especially because of demolitions of duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes in the Urban Core. We in Travis Heights cherish the economic diversity in our neighborhood; instead of razing our affordable housing, why not add more ADUs? 1 What is the City of Austin doing about the displacement of these Austin residents? By raising the property taxes about $7,000 in one year on this and similar properties, the City is forcing landlords to sell. These landlords often have no mortgage, thus can afford to offer market rate affordable housing in neighborhoods where our lower‐income citizens, including musicians, can walk to work, lessening our traffic problems and our environment issues. The City seems to favor new builders, who fill landfills with perfectly good homes, to offer very expensive homes ($3M+) and rentals ($15K/month+) because these builder have high debt service. Save our affordable old multi-family homes in the Urban Core and stop punishing landlords for offering affordable housing! C.4.0 ‐ 1909 Kenwood Ave C.5. HR-2022-070860 – 407 E. Monroe St. – Consent Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District Council District 9 Thank you, Clifton Ladd ‐‐ Paula Kothmann Investment Real Estate Consultant Certified …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Melanie Martinez Monday, July 4, 2022 9:23 PM HPD Preservation C.2. PR-2022-002404 – 1315 & 1317 Newning Ave Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners, I live on the same block as the two homes at 1315 & 1317 Newning and I am opposed to their demolition. I have particularly valued the unique architectural style of 1317, which I don't believe is repeated within our entire historic district. It is a lingering transition from the Victorian Fairview Park to the Craftsman and Revival styles of the new century in Travis Heights. I can appreciate the owner's desire to build a big family home there but I wish they could reconsider their plans to demolish or remove 1317, at least! I'm sure a good designer could find a way to add to that in a tasteful way while allowing new construction to suit a modern family. Please discourage removing this valuable contributing property from Fairview Park. The homes of this period are so endangered in Austin. Thank you, Melanie Martinez 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: Juno Tuesday, July 5, 2022 11:11 AM HPD Preservation 1317 Monroe Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Dear Staff members, I am writing in support of saving the house on 1317 Monroe, in Travis Heights. We are losing so many of our beautiful homes that contribute to the lovely historic fabric of our neighborhood. Surely there is a way for the owner to honor the unique character of the house by saving at least the front and setback and build an addition that fits into our neighborhood. Please do whatever you can to convince them that demolition is extreme, unnecessary and hurtful to our community. Thank for all your efforts. Sincerely, Susie Mauldin Alameda Dr Austin 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: Mary C Kahle Tuesday, July 5, 2022 10:53 AM HPD Preservation opposition to several agenda items Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Hi, this is Mary Kahle, a longtime resident of Austin. I'm writing today to express my opposition to several items on the HLC agenda for 7/6/22: HR‐2022‐070860 – 407 E. Monroe St. (demolish a contributing garage): The garage at 407 E. Monroe possesses unique historical qualities that add to the character of the National Register district and thus to the character of Austin. The proposed design does not meet the compatibility standards for the neighborhood in many respects, leading to the conclusion that allowing the demolition to go forward and the new building to be constructed would damage the character of the neighborhood. HR‐2022‐026102 – 1205 Alta Vista Ave. (demolish a contributing 1939 duplex and additional building): It's shocking that a building that provides multi‐family, affordable housing AND so charmingly contributes to the character of the National Register district is up for demolition. The City of Austin has expressed a firm desire to protect affordable housing, and allowing the demolition of this cute duplex and associated structure directly contradicts that goal and the City's stated goal of preserving neighborhoods. Added to this is the fact that the proposed new construction is not compatible in terms of massing, scale, height, and proportions, making the case for the property's demolition even harder to support. PR‐2022‐002404 – 1315 & 1317 Newning Ave. (demolish two contributing buildings): The two buildings have unique historical qualities that add to the character of the National Register district and thus to the character of Austin. Demolishing both, i.e. taking away housing for multiple families, goes against the City of Austin's stated goals of providing housing at the same time that it diminishes the character of the NR district and thus the overall character of Austin. Mary Kahle 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: Melanie Martinez Monday, July 4, 2022 9:31 PM HPD Preservation C.3. HR-2022-026102 – 1205 Alta Vista Ave. Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioner, As a resident of the Travis Heights‐Fairview Park Historic District, I continue to be opposed to the demolition of this unique, historic apartment building. I have spoken out against it at two meetings already and I have seen no interest from the owner/builders in responding to the commission. They have never appeared. The fact that their rendering is set in just a blank modelscape universe tells me they do not have the nerve to show their new construction in context with the site. It is completely out of character and will negatively impact the surrounding properties. It will detract from the rhythm and scale of the block, as well. One commissioner did mention the possibility of a historic landmark designation for this property and I would support that 100%. Thank you, Melanie Martinez 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
