From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Russell Korte Historic Preservation Office district9@austin.texas.gov; Beeler, Melissa; Qadri, Zo; Fahnestock, Sam; Adrian, Leah; kalan.cotreras@austintexas.gov; Heimsath, Ben - BC; Dudley, Tara - BC Concerns Regarding 1409 Alta Vista Demolition Tuesday, June 11, 2024 9:03:44 AM City Arborist; Some people who received this message don't often get email from important . Learn why this is External Email - Exercise Caution Hello -- I am writing regarding the planned demolition of 1409 Alta Vista Avenue. I am a proponent of new development within our city, but without careful planning and consideration, this project could be an imminent danger to heritage trees on the property, negatively impact the neighborhood and Alta Vista Avenue, and set the wrong precedent for development under updated building codes. I am urging a postponement of the demolition approval until a full development plan is shared and neighborhood concerns are addressed. I observed at the June 5, 2024 Historic Landmark Commission meeting that the owner of this property intends to carry out a full demolition followed by the construction of a triplex. The owner, however, has not attempted to contact or make clear his plans with immediate neighbors or the neighborhood association. As the owner and resident of the house next door, 1407 Alta Vista, I am greatly concerned about the impact of this project on the neighborhood, Alta Vista Avenue, and my property. While I support the creation of additional affordable housing units in our city, I have concerns about approving the demolition of this original structure without a clear understanding of the triplex plans for this lot. My specific concerns include: Preservation of Heritage Trees: There are seven heritage trees documented on the demolition permit. How will the project address the preservation of the beautiful heritage oak trees on the property? How do we ensure that the developer does not willfully violate tree preservation rules? Maintaining Existing Feel and Setbacks How will the project ensure the preservation of existing street's feel? The setbacks create a sense of openness and greenery that is unique and core to the identity of Travis Heights Street and Alley Access and Parking: How will access and parking be managed for three units on this lot? I urge the Historic Landmark Commission, and the city, to hold off on approving the demolition of the existing structure until there is a comprehensive review of the proposed plans to ensure …
From: To: Subject: Date: Hillary Bilheimer Historic Preservation Office Tree Ordinance Review Sunday, June 9, 2024 9:53:41 AM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Hello I am writing about 1409 Alta Vista Av 78704 and the proposed development that is being permitted at that location. The developer has submitted plans for demolition of existing and building 3 new structures on the property. With seven heritage trees on the site, I am curious how this will happen. I am very much in support of keeping existing trees and setbacks in this neighborhood (I am an Alta Vista resident, myself). I do not support the current CoA loophole of essentially allowing developers to remove trees by paying a fine. This allows developers to merely absorb the fine in the case where they will turn around and sell whatever they are building at extremely inflated prices. It does nothing to actually preserve our heritage trees. In this particular case, both the developer and architect are from outside of Austin and can be assumed to only see the trees as a nuisance and not as the habitat-providing, shade-providing members of our urban forest that they are. Please let me know what is being done and what can still be done at this stage in order to protect these trees. Thank you Hillary Bilheimer 1802 Alta Vista Av 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".
June 28, 2024 Historic Landmark Commission of the City of Austin City Hall - Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. 2nd St. Austin, TX 78701 Email: preservation@austintexas.gov Re: Opposition to PR-2024-033568, Agenda Item No. 10: 1409 Alta Vista Ave. National Register District Permit Application for “Total demolition” by South River City Citizens Neighborhood Association (“SRCC”) To the Historic Landmark Commission: Please find the following resolution passed by SRCC at its June 18, 2024, general membership meeting concerning the above-referenced item on the agenda for your July 3, 2024 meeting. —----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Whereas the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District (the “District”) has been recognized by the U.S. Department of the Interior; Whereas the property at 1409 Alta Vista (the “Property”), constructed in 1926, is considered a contributing and protected property within the District; Whereas the application to the National Park Service for certification of the District makes numerous references to the importance of the “landscape,” “tree canopy,” and “dense vegetation” (see page 11) and use of design traditions espoused by Andrew Jackson Downing and Frederick Law Olmstead (see page 13); Whereas the Property has seven significant trees that are integral to the character of the Property, the context of the street and neighborhood, and the nature of the District; Whereas demolition of the existing structure on the Property and the proposed construction of two to three densely-packed structures could damage or compel removal of the significant or heritage trees; Whereas the Historic Landmark Commission of the City of Austin is reviewing application number H-2023-043027 to proceed with demolition and new construction on the Property; Whereas, the District contains many examples of new additions to contributing properties; Whereas, the District contains many examples of Accessory Dwelling Units (“ADUs”) added to an original contributing home; Whereas, such new additions and ADUs illustrate square footage enlargement alternatives to full demolition and new construction; Whereas, the recent Home Options for Mobility and Equity (H.O.M.E) Initiative passed by the Austin City Council in December 2023 and May 2024 provides Preservation and Sustainability Bonuses to property owners who retain the original home; Therefore, be it resolved that SRCC, through vote of its general membership on June 18, 2024, opposes the release of the demolition permit proposed under application number HR-2023-043027, unless and until the owner of the Property can demonstrate plans to adequately protect the trees on the Property and preserve the façade of the contributing …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: CLIFTON LADD Larosche, Carl - BC; McWhorter, Trey - BC; bc-jamie.alvarez@austintexas.gov; Castillo, Raymond - BC; Rubio, JuanRaymon - BC; Evans, Roxanne - BC; Heimsath, Ben - BC; Featherston, Witt; Grogan, Harmony - BC; Dudley, Tara - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC Historic Preservation Office; Susan Armstrong Fisher HLC 7-3-24 meeting, agenda item 10: 1409 Alta Vista (PR-2024-033568) Monday, July 1, 2024 10:33:29 AM External Email - Exercise Caution I am writing to oppose the issuance of a demolition permit for 1409 Alta Vista (PR-2024-033568). I am Co-chair of the South River City Citizens (SRCC) Historic Preservation Committee and a resident of the Travis Heights - Fairview Park National Register Historic District. Thank you for this opportunity to comment. The SRCC approved a resolution regarding this home, which will be provided to you separately. Because of technical difficulties last month, I was unable to speak virtually at that meeting, though I had signed up and was on the line when my name was called. What follows is substantively what I had intended to say, had the system worked as it should have. I will not be able to attend in person or virtually on July 3. Thank you for considering my comments in your decision. The Travis Heights - Fairview Park National Register Historic District includes 353 acres of the South River City Citizens neighborhood area. It includes the core of the neighborhood and many of the oldest homes in the neighborhood. The district was approved in July 2021, because it meets the required eligibility criteria for protection on the National Register. I urge you to disapprove the application for demolition of 1409 Alta Vista. Alta Vista is one of the most important streets in the National Register District. For example, the 2024 Preservation Austin historic homes tour featured the Mabel Davis home at 1308 Alta Vista, just a block away from this home proposed for demolition. Both the house and the separate but associated garage are identified as contributing structures in the National Register Historic District listing. As such, they would need separate applications for a demolition permit. 1409 Alta Vista is a beautiful one-story craftsman home built in approximately 1926. I appreciate the staff review of this home, though I believe the property may meet the three required designation criteria for historic landmark status, including community value. I encourage you to evaluate this further. …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 HR-2024-097641 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 1703 NEWNING AVENUE 17 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a residence on a currently empty lot. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposal is construction of a new, single-family residence on a previously subdivided lot. RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS The lots now listed as 1701 and 1703 Newning Avenue were subdivided in 2010 for the purpose of constructing two single- family houses. Previously, a single residence was constructed in the mid-1940s, and demolished in 2006. Since that time, the land has remained undeveloped, with remnants of the original slab foundation present. There are records of renters living at this address as early as 1916, but no record could be found about buildings or structures on the site. 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. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The street setback is generally consistent with the neighborhood, and although several structures on the street in the immediate vicinity are non-contributing newer builds, the proposed structure is in line with them. 2. Orientation Proposed construction is oriented towards the street, similar to contributing buildings in the neighborhood. The front door faces the street, though it is inset from the front carport, which dominates the right half of the front elevation. 3. Scale, massing, and height Many of the structures on the block, which are recent construction or are non-contributing, are two stories in height, like the proposed design. However, this height is not consistent with the larger neighborhood, which is largely single-story. Contributing houses are generally simple and rectangular in plan, often with rear additions for additional square footage. Due to the elevation changes in the neighborhood, second floors aren’t uncommon, but they are commonly found in the form of basements or lower floors at the back of a property. The design of the proposed project is not consistent with this, with the two-story section projecting towards the frontmost part of the house. An attached carport is attached to the side, and a rooftop shade assembly increases the maximum project height further. 4. Proportions District character is horizontal in detail, with lapped siding and wide front elevations with modestly pitched gable- or hipped- roofs are typical. The …
468 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS NY 12866 Newning Street Perspective 1703 NEWNING AVE. P 518.580.8818 F 518.580.8824 BALZERTUCK.COM BTA PROJECT NO: 2402 08.23.24 1703 NEWNING AVE., AUSTIN, TX 78704 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: GENERAL NOTES 1. DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS. 2. VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS IN FIELD AND REPORT ALL DISCREPANCIES TO THE ARCHITECT FOR RESOLUTION PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORK. 3. DIMENSIONS ARE TO F/ EXISTING CONSTRUCTION, F/ CONCRETE, CENTERLINE OF STRUCTURE, F/ STUD, CENTER OF OPENING, OR CENTER OF FIXTURE, UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE. 4. WHERE A COLUMN IS SHOWN WITHIN A FRAMED WALL, LOCATE WALL TO CENTER THE FRAMING ON THE COLUMN LINE, UNLESS DIMENSIONED OTHERWISE. 5. CONTRACTOR SHALL MAKE ALL FINAL CONNECTIONS TO, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PLUMBING, PIPING, ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, AND DUCTING TO MAKE THE WORK COMPLETE AND OPERATIONAL. 6. MINOR ITEMS OF WORK SUCH AS CUTTING, BLOCKING, TRIM, ETC. SHALL BE PERFORMED AS REQUIRED TO MAKE THE WORK COMPLETE WHETHER SHOWN OR NOTED ON THE DRAWINGS OR NOT. 7. PROVIDE BLOCKING TO SUPPORT FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, SHELVING, MILLWORK, AND SIMILAR WALL MOUNTED CONSTRUCTION AS REQUIRED FOR STABLE INSTALLATION. FIELD VERIFY ALL SUCH LOCATIONS. 8. WHERE NO SPECIFIC PRODUCT IS SPECIFIED, CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE PRODUCTS THAT MEET THE INDUSTRY STANDARD AND ARE COMPATIBLE WITH ALL ADJACENT AND ASSOCIATED CONSTRUCTION. WHERE THERE IS AESTHETIC IMPACT, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT THE PROPOSED PRODUCT FOR ARCHITECT'S APPROVAL. 1 A305 2 A305 1 A306 2 A306 1 A204 1 A307 2 A307 1 A308 3' - 5 1/2" 37' - 11 1/2" 17' - 1" 18' - 11 1/2" 10' - 6" 87' - 11 1/2" " 2 / 1 0 1 - ' 2 " 0 - ' 3 1 " 3 - ' 4 1 " 2 / 1 8 - ' 8 3 " 7 - ' 8 1 A304 1 A303 1 A202 1 A302 1 A301 1 BASEMENT PLAN 1/4" = 1'-0" 36"d OPEN SHELVING STORAGE 011 27' - 2" x 13' - 11" MECHANICAL 009 11' - 11" x 18' - 1" " 2 / 1 7 - ' 3 1 GRAVEL COURTYARD ABOVE QQ QQ RAISED PLANTER UP 8' - 10" 2' - 6" 3' - 9" 8' - 3" 3' - 11 1/2" 4' - 0" 3 1/2" 8' - 6" 4' - 1" 542' - 11 1/4" UP 2' - 0" 6' - 0" 5' - 3" 1' - 9" 4' - 7" 11' - 0" …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 HR-2024-090303 OLD WEST AUSTIN HISTORIC DISTRICT 1109 CLAIRE AVENUE 18 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a detached 2-car garage at rear of the property. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct a 2-car garage at the rear of the property, where a different garage structure was previously located. Demolition of that structure was approved by HLC in 2024. The design of the proposed garage is oriented towards the side driveway present at the property. The roof of the garage is hipped is set at a modest pitch, which is similar in angle to the house. The garage will be held back from the contributing resource and will not be attached in any way. One side of the structure will be integrated into a general outdoor seating area with an outdoor fireplace and chimney proposed. ARCHITECTURE The main house located at 1109 Claire Avenue is a two-story asymmetrical construction clad in white stone with a covered porch located at the right two-thirds of both floors. These porches are supported by four square posts with modestly decorated capitals and bases. The first-floor posts are slightly larger than those above to support the additional weight, and the second floor has had a later handrail installed. At the left third of the front façade, a gable roof projects out towards the street. Windows on this elevation are hung 6-over-6s and 8-over-8s. The house, which has an overall side-gabled roof structure, is bookended with ample chimneys on the left and right sides, which are located at the center of their respective facades. The house extends to the rear of the property to create an L-shaped footprint. A front driveway bends around the property’s front, along the side, and to a parking are at the rear. RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS Constructed in 1941, this property was owned for several decades by E. Stuart & Dorrace Watt, owners of Stuart Watt Inc., which was heavily involved in the East Texas gas industry. The couple raised their children at this address with the help of a live-in attendant, Mamie Devaughn. E. Stuart Watt’s work with the oil and natural gas industry was in the distribution sector, with an office headquartered in downtown Austin. 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 …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 DA-2024-089522 WEST DOWNTOWN AUSTIN HISTORIC DISTRICT 810 WEST 11TH STREET 19 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a contributing property. ARCHITECTURE A wide, double-pitch side-gabled roof dominates the front façade of the house. A dormer vent is present at the center located above and behind a small gable overhang above the front door, which features a modest pair of brackets on either side of it. There are windows on either side of the brackets, and, while similar in size and material, do not match and provide a small amount of asymmetry to the elevation. The windows have been replaced with newer units and feature nonfunctional shutters. There is a concrete porch held two steps above ground in front of the door, with a simple metal handrail all around. The foundation is pier-on-beam, with a vented crawlspace underneath the floor. The house is almost entirely clad in buff brick in good condition, except for the side dormers, which are clad in wood lap siding with vents also present. RESEARCH The house at 810 West 11th Street was built in the early-to-mid 1930s, and the long-term owners for over 20 years were Joseph & Ida Kasper. The former was a furrier and owned a business at 109 East 9th Street in downtown Austin. While living at the address, they housed their children while they studied at the University of Texas. The son, Albert, was a dentistry student who left school to serve in World War II and finished his degree upon his return, graduating in 1945. Their daughter, Beatrice, graduated from university and became a teacher at Baker Junior High School in Hyde Park. She married Stewart Barnett in 1947 and they lived together in the house before moving out sometime after 1949. In 1987, the residence was converted to office use, and has continued in this function to present day. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the West Downtown Austin 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 an intact minimal traditional bungalow in the district. b. Historical association. The property does …
TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS T. J. CHAMBERS SURVEY, A-7 ALTA/NSPS LAND TITLE SURVEY W/ TREES 0.153 ACRE (6,678 SF) OF LAND, BEING A PORTION OF OUTLOT 5, DIVISION "E" OF THE GOVERNMENT OUTLOTS ADJOINING THE ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT ON FILE AT THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS D R A V E L U O B K E E R A L C O H S WEST 12TH STREET SITE E U N E V T A S E W WEST 11TH STREET VICINTY MAP (NOT TO SCALE) A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL VOL. 10078, PG. 19 R.P.R.T.C.T. CALLED 0.555 ACRE TDC WEST TWELFTH LP DOC. #2019150413 O.P.R.T.C.T. 0 20 40 SCALE: 1" = 20' UTILITY AND IMPROVEMENT NOTE: ONLY SURFACE EVIDENCE OF UTILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS ARE SHOWN ON THIS SURVEY. BEARING BASIS & HORIZONTAL DATUM: TEXAS COORDINATE SYSTEM, GRID NAD '83 (CENTRAL ZONE 4203) PORTION OF OF OUTLOT 5, DIVISION "E" 809 WEST 12TH STREET LLC DOC. #2019185329 O.P.R.T.C.T. (S70° 26'E 46') S73° 13' 42"E 46.00' OHE OHE ASPHALT PP OHE (S70° 26'E 50') S73° 13' 42"E 50.00' // FROM WHICH A PINCHED 1/2" IRON PIPE FOUND BEARS S73° 13' 42"E, 0.49' NG FROM WHICH A 1/2" IRON ROD FOUND BEARS S15° 39' 19"E, 0.23' E H O BRICK PARKING [CALLED 0.405 ACRE] CJI PROPERTIES INC. VOL. 11554, PG. 1380 R.P.R.T.C.T. / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 0.5' CONC. CURB ASPHALT PARKING 0.5' CONC. CURB 1851 E H O 1850 E H O 4.7' 18.1' ' 1 . 8 0.3' ' 1 . 8 EM 12.4' 10.9' 1849 / / AC ) ' 2 . 5 4 1 W ° 9 1 S ( ] ' 2 2 . 5 4 1 ' W 6 0 ° 9 1 S [ ' 2 1 . / / 5 4 1 E " 1 5 ' 8 0 ° 6 1 N / / NG / / ' 5 . 9 3 0.153 ACRE 6,678 SF A 5 . 9 3 ' 1-STORY BRICK BUILDING ' 1 0 . 5 4 1 W " 2 5 ' 6 0 ° 6 1 S ) ' 5 0 . 5 4 1 E ° 9 1 N ( T L A H P S A Y A W E V R D I …
Heritage Preservation Grant Awareness Workshop Heritage Tourism Division City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department CITY OF AUS TIN 1 Heritage Preservation Grant Overview The Heritage Preservation Grant promotes tourism through the preservation of historic buildings, sites, and districts, or through planning, educational, or marketing projects inclusive of all stories on well-documented places rooted in history and heritage. Based on State Statute Ch. 351, the project must: • Be used for historical restoration and preservation projects or activities to encourage tourism to visit preserved historic sites. • At, or in the immediate vicinity of, Convention Center facilities or visitor information centers; Located in the areas that would be frequented by tourists and convention delegates; • CITY OF AUS TIN 2 Eligibility Requirements USES: Historic preservation projects and history-focused activities that promote heritage tourism (Contract term: 2 years) ELIGIBLE: Non-Profit and For Profit (leased or owned) REQUIRED: Accessible Historically Designated Grounds and Non-Residential Marketed to Increase/Benefit Tourism and Expand Audiences Projects must occur in an Austin City Council District MATCH: No match required. Funds project costs. CITY OF AUS TIN 3 Priorities • Outreach to First-Time Applicants • Tourism-serving properties listed in the East Austin Historic Survey • Inclusive approach to History, Storytelling and Interpretive Plans • Projects of historically underfunded organizations, heritage groups, and disinvested communities or under-interpreted heritage sites and histories • Creative Collaborations Highly Encouraged • Tourism Marketing and Advertising CITY OF AUS TIN 4 Heritage Preservation Grant CAPITAL PLANNING EDUCATIONAL MARKETING Historic Designation Project Bids & Authorization from the Owner Selection Process Eligible Draft Award Amounts Required (or Site must be eligible for designation) Two Bids are Required / Note: One Bid may be accepted with an Explanation Authorization is Required from Owner Internal Review External Panel Architectural Review Committee Historic Landmark Commission Internal Review External Panel Recommended: Architectural Review Committee Review Optional: 10% PM Fee (not to exceed 20k) Insurance Fees Optional: Insurance Fees Internal Review External Panel Internal Review External Panel Optional: 10% PM Fee (not to exceed 20k) Insurance Fees Optional: Insurance Fees Up to $250,000 $30,000 Up to $250,000 $30,000 CITY OF AUS TIN 5 Ineligible Projects or Expenses (sampling) • Capital projects that do not meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards or local Historic Design Standards; • Community Activated Park Projects proposal at City-owned historic sites that have not been pre-approved by the Parks and Recreation Department; Fundraising expenses, capital …
20 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 PR-2024-042274; GF-2024-043970 1205 COTTON STREET PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1923 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story Craftsman bungalow with horizontal siding, 1:1 wood windows, and a partial-width porch supported by tapered posts atop stucco piers. It features exposed rafter tails beneath the gabled roof’s deep eaves. The house at 1205 Cotton Street was likely constructed around 1920, though the property’s longest-term occupants purchased the lot several years before. Henry Peter sold the property to Edward “Eddie” T. and Effie Esler White Yerwood in December of 1912. The Yerwoods, newlyweds, were both educators: Professor E. T. Yerwood was the principal of the West Austin School and district superintendent of the Sunday School convention of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Effie E. Yerwood was a teacher of history at L. C. Anderson High School. Professor Yerwood died on March 1, 1917. Between 1922 and 1935, Effie Yerwood either remodeled the existing house extensively or constructed a new house at the same place on the lot. Mrs. Effie Esler White Yerwood completed teaching coursework at Guadalupe College and Texas College in Seguin and Tyler. She attended Tillotson College and received her B.A. from Samuel Huston College shortly thereafter. Because Black teachers could not earn teaching certificates in Texas at the time1, she also studied at the University of Colorado and the University of California.2 After beginning her teaching career in 1910, Effie E. Yerwood taught at L. C. Anderson from 1917 until 1954. In a 1971 retrospective on her years of service with Anderson High with home economics dean Mattie Durden (who eventually became President of the Community Welfare Association and trustee of Huston Tillotson College3), Yerwood recounts the disparity between Black and white schools during the era of segregation: “[Anderson was] lacking a whole lot…the only equipment [Yerwood] remembers having was an old Bunsen burner, some rocks, and a tuning fork.”4 Yerwood and Durden also recalled the significant discrepancy between white teachers’ pay and their own, and how school administration explained away this injustice by stating that Black teachers had a lower cost of living than white ones. “I would tell them that just because you are a Negro doesn’t mean that you get discounts at stores,”5 Yerwood told the Austin American-Statesman. During the 1950s, as she neared retirement, Yerwood purchased the house next door and moved it onto the rear …
1205 COTTON STREET APPLICATION FOR DEMOLITION 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 1 2 0 5 C O T T O N S T R E E T . A U S T I N , T X 7 8 7 0 2 P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 4 | 1 of 11 1205 Cotton - The property owners’ intention is to build a 2-story single family home with a detached garage. They bought the property for the size of the lot and its location. FRONT YARD SIDE YARD CONTEXT PLAN NOT TO SCALE EXISTING BUILDING BUILT IN 1932, WITH LATER ADDITIONS. GARAGE (NOT ORIGINAL) SIDE YARD PROJECT OVERVIEW 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 1 2 0 5 C O T T O N S T R E E T . A U S T I N , T X 7 8 7 0 2 P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 4 | 2 of 11 The East Austin Historic Resource Survey (2016) lists the property as not eligible for individual local or national designation as a historic landmark. The survey found that the home lacks noteworthy architectural attributes. 2016 EAST AUSTIN HISTORIC RESOURCE SURVEY 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 1 2 0 5 C O T T O N S T R E E T . A U S T I N , T X 7 8 7 0 2 P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | S …
August 26, 2024 Historic Land Commission City of Austin 301 W 2nd Street Austin TX 78701 Re: Ownership Opposition to Historic Zoning – PR-2024-042274 – 1205 Cotton St. Dear Commissioners, As the owner of 1205 Cotton Street, Austin TX 78702, we hereby object to the staff recommendation to initiate historic designation, zoning or otherwise require documentation package before issuing the demolition permit for case PR-2024-042274 – 1205 Cotton St. We have enclosed with this letter a package supporting this opposition and demolition. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Enclosure Very truly yours, Sara D’Agostini Structural Engineering Evaluation Report Property Address: 1205 Cotton St., Austin, TX Prepared by: Aaron Weaver Date: 07-22-2024 Prepared for: Sara Dagostini 1. Introduction This report presents an evaluation performed by TCB Structural, LLC of the structural integrity and safety of the property located at 1205 Cotton St., Austin, TX. Our objective is to assess whether the property should be preserved or demolished, focusing on the severe safety concerns and structural deficiencies identified during our inspection. Based on our findings, we strongly recommend the demolition of the existing structure to allow for the construction of a new residence, as this is the most practical and safest solution, meeting contemporary performance expectations and building codes. 2. Property Description 3. Methodology The subject property is an older residential home with various additions made over the years. Both the main structure and the rear addition exhibit significant structural issues that compromise their integrity and safety. The property's age and the cumulative impact of inadequate maintenance have led to numerous critical concerns that would demand immediate attention. Our evaluation was conducted through an extensive visual inspection of both external and internal areas of the property, including the foundation, attic, and structural framing. Photographs and detailed notes were documented to support our findings. The inspection methodology included: • Comprehensive visual assessment of the foundation, including the pier and beam foundation system. • Detailed examination of the structural framing, focusing on the floor and ceiling joists and girders and roof and wall framing in both the main house and the rear addition. • • In-depth inspection of the roof and attic, noting any deterioration or structural deficiencies. Evaluation of the exterior walls and overall structural integrity. • Assessment of the interior condition, including electrical wiring, ventilation, and other critical systems. Mailing: 5900 Balcones Drive STE 16692 Austin, TX 78731 Phone # …
21– 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 PR-2024-022957; GF-2024-043958 4700 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE #10 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1930 Calcasieu cottage moved onto the lot between 1940 and 1958. ARCHITECTURE One-story Tudor Revival Calcasieu cottage with large side addition styled to match. These cottages were designed and built by the Calcasieu Lumber Company of Austin in the late 1920s and 1930s. The cottage is a small, one-story, rectangular- plan frame structure with signature steeply pitched hipped roofs and an ornamental, flared front-gabled section at the doorway with false half-timbering in the tympanum of the gable.1 A non-historic addition has obscured its original shape. RESEARCH Merle Goodnight opened the Goodnight Tourist Courts in 1941 to capitalize on the increasing tourist traffic in the corridor from Austin to San Antonio, a section of pre-Interstate road known as the Meridian Highway. In the Winter 2017 edition of Preservation Austin’s quarterly newsletter, TxDOT architectural historian Rebekah Dobrasko writes: Although no remnants of the original road itself remain in Austin, there are small pockets of roadside businesses that still tell the story of the Meridian Highway through our city… Early motels typically took the form of motor courts, with an office out front and individual buildings accommodating travelers needing a bed. As demand rose, these tourist courts morphed into motel styles more typical of today. Some motels along the Meridian Highway in Austin include …the Austin Motel “Tourist Court” (c. 1940, 1220 S. Congress Avenue) …and Hill’s Café (1941, 4700 S. Congress Avenue).2 Building 10 appears to be a Calcasieu cottage and addition combined to form an L-plan structure, located directly behind the former Hill’s Café building. The cottage was moved onto the lot shortly after the construction of Hill’s, according to aerial photographs, and appears to have been used as support structures and storage for the popular dining spot. PROPERTY EVALUATION Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate integrity. Though the building retains its original detailing, the addition of a second cottage reduces its integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of Calcasieu cottage detailing but does not retain the original small-format massing. b. Historical association. The …
8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 WW-68 H H MATERIAL LIST A SERVICE CLAMP REQUIRED ON ALL PLASTIC AND ASBESTOS CEMENT PIPE AND ON ALL IRON PIPE 300mm (12") AND SMALLER. B 38mm (1-12") CORPORATION STOP-SERVICE PIPE OUTLET. SPL C 38mm (1-12") SERVICE PIPE D 38mm (1-12") COUPLING: SERVICE PIPE TO MALE I.P.T. (COMPRESSION FITTING) E 38mm (1-12") BALL VALVE. SEE SPL WW -275 F BRONZE BUSHING, 38mm x 25mm (1-12"x1") I.P. THREADS G 25mm (1") COUPLING: SERVICE PIPE TO MALE .P.T. (COMPRESSION FITTING). H 25mm (1") SERVICE PIPE PER SPL-WW-65. I ANGLE METER STOP: SERVICE PIPE INLET x SWIVEL COUPLING NUT OUTLET AND BRASS BUSHING: -FOR 16mm AND 19mm (58" AND 34") METERS: 25mm x 19mm (1"x34") BRASS METER BUSHING. -FOR 25mm (1") METERS: BRASS METER BUSHING NOT REQD. -FOR ALL, SEE SPL WW-68. J WATER METER COUPLING: MALE I.P.T. x SWIVEL COUPLING NUT: -FOR 16mm AND 19mm (58" AND 34") METERS: 19mm x 213mm (34"x8-12") LONG -FOR 25mm (1") METERS: 25mm x 213mm (1"x8-12") LONG K BALL VALVE. SEE SPL WW-276. 19mm OR 25mm (34" OR 1") (PROPERTY OWNER'S CUT-OFF VALVE) L 19mm or 25mm (34" or 1") PIPE MEETING CITY OF AUSTIN I G PLUMBING CODE REQUIREMENTS. M AMRAMI READY METER BOX AND LID PER SPL WW-145 OR WW-145A N PROPERTY OWNER'S BALL VALVE BOX AND LID, RECTANGULAR G G PLASTIC BOX, DFW D1200 OR EQUAL. PHYSICAL SEPERATION G M 250 mm (10'') N L K J H CITY WATER MAIN A B D C D E F NOTES: 1. ALL MATERIAL WITHIN THE RIGHT OF WAY BETWEEN (BUT NOT INCLUDING) SERVICE COUPLING (D) TO BALL VALVE (K) TO BE REMOVED. 2. IF BALL VALVE COUPLING (E) DOES NOT EXIST, REMOVE MATERIAL UP TO 36" BELOW GRADE. 3. A PHYSICAL SEPERATION SHALL BE PERFORMED BY REMOVING COUPLING (D) BETWEEN THE CORPORATION STOP (B) AND THE MAIN AND SERVICE PIPE (C). THE CORPORATION STOP (B) SHALL BE ABANDONED IN PLACE IN THE "OFF" POSITION. 4. PRIOR TO BACKFILLING, THE CORPORATION STOP (B) AND WATER MAIN (A) SHALL BE WRAPPED WITH 8mm POLYETHYLENE FILM. 5. ALL VOIDS BEHIND BACK OF CURB SHALL BE FILLED WITH SELECT BACKFILL AND 6" OF TOP SOIL AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 510.2 (6) OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS. 6. ALL WORK PERFORMED IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY SHALL BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN …
