ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA LOCATION: 4605 S PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD, Austin, Texas 78744 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District #2 COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: September 4th, 2024 Dominium Sage at Franklin Park, SP-2023-0389C.SH Nick Brown, Kimley Horn Engineering Planning and Design Consultants David Michael, Environmental Review Specialist, Development Services Department, david.michael@austintexas.gov Williamson Creek Watershed, Suburban Watershed Classification, Suburban Desired Development Zone. Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 15 feet in depth. Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. • Enhanced wetland mitigation by providing rain gardens • Pollinator garden(s) (3 at 1000 SF each or equivalent) located on site accessible to residents with educational signage to each • 25 Additional landscape trees, 2-inch min diameter from ECM Appendix F species • Hand removal and herbicide stump treatment of non-native invasive woody species within CEF buffer and outer half CWQZ along northern property boundary using Spec 614S • Hand seed areas of poor ground cover after invasive removal with 1:1 mix of Spec 609S Table 4 and 5 at specified rate and raked in by hand • Provide educational signage along the creek for wetlands and invasives every 500-feet • No mow signs along the CWQZ every 500-feet Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Dominium Sage at Franklin Park, SP-2023-0389C.SH Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 15 feet. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of other similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements; Yes This property was re-zoned MF-3 to allow a multi-family development, and the proposed multifamily development is participating in the SMART (Safe, Mixed-Income, Accessible, Reasonably-priced, Transit-Oriented) Housing program. Approximately contemporaneous multifamily developments, also participating in an affordable housing program, are located adjacent to the site: • Franklin Park Apartments, at 4509 E St. Elmo Road • Woodway Village, at 4600 Nuckols Crossing Road There are examples of other recent projects approved for similar depth of fill, including: • Applied Materials Logistics Service Center, at 9614 US-290, Austin, TX 78724, (SP-2020-0321C), which was allowed cut to …
1703 Newning Avenue Historic Landmark Commission September 4, 2024 Overview • Travis Heights resident, company does 1-2 new builds per year • Purchased lot, together with design plans, in Feb. 2024 • Telluride architect had subdivided prior parcel into two +/- 8,750 sf lots • Designed plans for both homes and developed 1701 Newning • 1703 plans were submitted for permit, though abandoned once 1701 sold • Misunderstanding w/DSD led us to believe building on vacant lot did not need to go through Historic Review • New design plan submitted for permit in mid-July • Comments included need for historic and removal of garage exemption • Per guidance, met with Architectural Review & reached out to SRCC 1703 Newning Avenue Lot Neighboring Homes 1701 Newning (May ’24) 1705 Newning (2009) - 3,000 sf multi-unit STR w/ detached 1,200 sf garage/apt & Airstream 1707 Newning (Dec ‘21) – 3,200 sf modern 3-story w/ 1,110 sf ADU and 500 sf detached garage Other Nearby Properties • 1700 (1995) – 3 story, 1,700 sf w/ 1,100 sf ADU (2018) • 1702/1704 (1997) – four +/- 2,200 sf townhomes w/attached garage • 1706 (1985) – three +/- 1,500 sf townhomes w/carports • Contributing historic homes can be found on corners of cross streets at both ends of block (Monroe, Elizabeth) • Also pocket of three 1940-1950s homes around bend past 1701 • 2 have early 2000 additions/remodels; 1has retained character Prior Architect’s Plans sold with Home Street Perspective of Proposed Plans Design Standards • While in scale and character with immediate surroundings, does not meet majority of historic design standards • Standards met despite contemporary design • Location, orientation, and no box chimney • Front porch sitting area is similar to houses around bend • Carport setback 7/6” from front of building • Largely brick (though different format) & stucco exterior • Minimal contributing properties within the block • Design based upon desire & market demand for contemporary home Committee Feedback
From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Historic Preservation Office GF 24-104022 Demo Permit for 810 W 11th St ATTN Sam Fahnestock Tuesday, September 3, 2024 10:44:36 AM 810 demo objection.pdf You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution I am opposed to the demolition permit. Unfortunately I will be out of the country for the meeting this evening and not able to address the commission. This block of 11th St has been devastated by incremental rulings from the Historic Landmark Commission, Planning and Zoning and ultimately at the council level. We have lost one structure that was identified as contributing to a potential district. Then the property was up-zoned to 60 ft, and it appears that it is now at 90, as is the failed project across the street - Shoal Cycle. Each one uses the previous case as precedent, so soon there will be nothing left on the block. Each time a decision was made everyone said well at least we will get residential. However, there have never been any stipulations on whether that residential would be affordable or even appropriate. There were no stipulations on the demolition. There was no salvaging of perfectly good building materials, no serious attempt ot relocate the wood structure to provide a home for someone who can't afford our astronomically home prices. I urge you to think creatively about how additional housing could be put on this lot, keeping the historic structure. I urge you not to sacrifice another historic neighborhood one lot at a time, without any kind of guide as to where you will eventually end up going. Respectfully, -- Donna D. Carter, FAIA CARTER • DESIGN ASSOCIATES 817 West Eleventh Street Austin, TX 78701 Phone: 512-476-1812 Fax: 512-476-1819 e-mail: CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov".
From: To: Subject: Date: Historic Preservation Office Item # 6 - 1500 E 12th at Historic Landmark Commission Tuesday, September 3, 2024 10:35:02 AM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Please share with Commissioners' and Staff. Thanks! Good Evening Commissioners: My name is Ms. Ora Houston. Speaking on Item: #6 Please grant historic preservation protection to the E.F. Eisenbeiser building, at the corner of East 12th and Comal, so that current and future residents of Austin learn about, see and feel the contributions of immigrant Americans to our city. The building was built by German-Americans between 1889 and 1901. It has seen many uses, some reputable and some not. Its location made the building a haven and gathering point for the many groups of Austinite's who were physically outside Austin’s Anglo-dominated society. I believe historic preservation is justified by how long a structure has been integral to a community, rather than by particular usages. Give the building the same protections as the two other historic structures on the corners of E. 12th and Comal. People who look like me were forced to relocate to East Austin by the 1928 Master Plan. I have lived in Austin, since 1945. We lived at 815 E. 11th Street across from Samuel Huston College. I attended and graduated from all segregated schools, in segregated East Austin. As an adult and before the building in question was closed, I would stop in to listen to live music. This building has been part of East Austin’s neighborhood my entire life, and longer than any of us have been alive. My request is for the building to be protected because it has been and continues to be a significant part of the history of Austin because of the German citizens who constructed it, operated, and provided much needed goods for members of the diverse communities East of East Avenue and because it continues to stand! My ask is that you grant zoning protection to promote historic preservation, so that current and future residents of Austin are aware of the contributions of German Americans to this city. Thank you for your time and consideration, Ms. Ora Elliott Houston "One does not have to INTEND racism to accomplish it" Eric Michael Dyson CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If …
KNOX PRESERVE PRELIMINARY PLAN BEARING BASIS E . U . P ' 0 1 ) T V P ( Y A W A I L A T A N 6 . E . U . P ' 0 1 7 8 9 0 1 K N O X L N 1 1 ( P V T ) 2 1 3 4 5 MIN. FFE: 841.5' MIN. FFE: 839.5' MIN. FFE: 841.0' 1 0' P . U .E . 2 1 N L X O N K ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION LAND USE SCHEDULE VICINITY MAP SUBMITTAL DATE: October 9, 2023 SHEET INDEX 1 COVER PRELIMINARY PLAN GENERAL NOTES 2 NORTH ARROW & SCALE 750 LEGAL DESCRIPTION NOTES OWNER DEVELOPER CHASE EQUITIES, INC. JIMMY NASSOUR CONSULTANTS / CONTRACTORS ENGINEER: ATWELL, LLC SURVEYOR: HOLT CARSON, INC. PROJECT DATA OWNER / DEVELOPER CONSULTANTS: LOT CURVE TABLE CITY APPROVAL PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION APPROVAL 1 2 KNOX PRESERVE PRELIMINARY PLAN COVER PRELIMINARY PLAN 1 OF 2 COA CASE NO: C8-2023-0233 February 1, 2024October 9, 2028202/01/2024 PRIVATE STREET CROSS SECTION N.T.S. PRIVATE STREET DESIGN NOTES NOTES CONTINUED PUBLIC R.O.W. LOT TABLE LOT # LOT AREA LOT ACRES LOT 1 7,651 S.F. LOT 2 8,093 S.F. LOT 3 9,630 S.F. LOT 4 7,221 S.F. LOT 5 8,605 S.F. LOT 6 8,348 S.F. LOT 7 7,408 S.F. LOT 9 8,040 S.F. LOT 10 8,361 S.F. LOT 11 8,477 S.F. LOT 12 8,360 S.F. 0.176 0.186 0.221 0.166 0.198 0.192 0.170 0.185 0.192 0.195 0.192 LOT 8 11,601 S.F. 0.266 LOT 13 119,886 S.F. 2.752 LOT 14 8,825 S.F. 0.203 LOT 15 20,231 S.F. 0.464 TOTAL= 249,994 S.F. 5.739 20' 7.5' PRIVATE STREET LOT 4' S.W. 2' UTILITY, DRAINAGE, PRIVATE STREET LOT 25' FOC-FOC 22' RD @ 2% SLOPE 30' 2' 4' S.W. 17.5' PRIVATE STREET LOT FIRE LANE STRIPING 2' SPILL CURB & GUTTER FIRE LANE STRIPING 2' CATCH CURB & GUTTER PAVEMENT DESIGN BY GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER TO BE DONE WITH CONSTUCTION PLANS PRIVATE STREET CROSS SECTION (HAMMERHEAD) N.T.S. 40.0' UTILITY, DRAINAGE, PRIVATE STREET LOT 20' 7.5' PRIVATE STREET LOT 4' S.W. 2' 25' FOC-FOC 22' RD @ 2% SLOPE 20' 7.5' PRIVATE STREET LOT 2' 4' S.W. FIRE LANE STRIPING 2' SPILL CURB & GUTTER FIRE LANE STRIPING 2' CATCH CURB & GUTTER PAVEMENT DESIGN BY GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER TO BE DONE WITH CONSTUCTION PLANS PROJECT DATA OWNER / DEVELOPER CONSULTANTS: CITY APPROVAL PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION APPROVAL 1 2 KNOX PRESERVE PRELIMINARY …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Contreras, Kalan Fahnestock, Sam RE: Emailing: master comment report C8-2023-0233 (KNOX PRESERVE) Wednesday, September 4, 2024 11:37:54 AM image003.png Hi Rich, Thanks so much for reaching out with this information—the archaeological component has been on our radar, but having the site number and context is so helpful for further research. I’m going to CC Sam Fahnestock in our office to post this information as backup material for the Commission to review and to let you know how to participate at tonight’s meeting. It would be great if you were able to make it out to City Hall to speak to the archaeological significance of the subject property. I really appreciate it! Kalan Contreras MSHP | she/her | Historic Preservation Officer City of Austin Planning Department 512.974.2727 | kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov Please Note: Correspondence and information submitted to the City of Austin are subject to the Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552) and may be published online. Por Favor Tome En Cuenta: La correspondencia y la información enviada a la Ciudad de Austin está sujeta a la Ley de Información Pública de Texas (Capítulo 552) y puede ser publicada en línea. From: Richard Denney < > Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 11:16 AM To: Bertron, Cara <Cara.Bertron@austintexas.gov>; Contreras, Kalan <Kalan.Contreras@austintexas.gov> Cc: 'Bob Ward' < > Subject: RE: Emailing: master comment report C8-2023-0233 (KNOX PRESERVE) Importance: High You don't often get email from rdenney@utexas.edu. Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution ccing Bob Ward here re: The Historic Landmark Commission will consider initiation of historic zoning on this property tonight, including under the archaeology criterion—see item 24 on the meeting agenda and backup. Thanks, Cara .. ! Hi Kalan – one of the concerns on this one is that the archeological site was for a long time (since the 60s) in the wrong location in the site atlas, so anyone that would have looked for a site wouldn’t have found it. I had it corrected just a few years back when I started working w/ the neighborhood association. On some maps (see attached) it is labeled as "Indian Springs", and is recorded with the THC archeology site atlas as 41TV156. As noted before, based on it and other archeological sites we know in the area -- near Spicewood Springs, Still House Hollow, up and down the Mopac corridor, Bull Creek, the Balcones Canyonlands in this …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Fahnestock, Sam; Historic Preservation Office Review Case Number: GF 24-101131; PR-2024-096343, 5303 Samuel Huston Ave Wednesday, September 4, 2024 10:27:36 AM image.png [Some people who received this message don't often get email from important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] . Learn why this is External Email - Exercise Caution Hello, Sam, I'm writing in regard to the demolition permit for a property that is next to mine at 1730 Bunche Road Unit B. I am not protesting the demo in of itself, but I did notice that the demo plans neglected to include our three heritage pecan trees that sit between our property and the site that is being demoed. It stood out particularly since our elm tree that is behind our property and nowhere near the demo site IS on the demo plan. It is unlikely that our pecan trees' CRZs are in the demo area but without them being considered on the plan, there really is no way for us to know for sure. One of the tree's canopy does extend at least 6' over the demo site, so I do truly believe it should at least be a documented part of the plan. Is this something that can be reviewed and added to the plan before it moves forward to ensure that the trees will not be endangered or let me know who I should reach out to? See attached for screenshot of demo plan with my approximate drawings of our pecan trees. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Lora Lee Tucker Owner of 1730 Bunche Rd Unit B (512) 350-6967 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov".
From: Subject: Date: Urgent: Opposition to Demolition of 1500 E. 12th St. and Support for Historic Preservation in East Austin Wednesday, September 4, 2024 2:41:31 PM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Historic Landmark Commission, As a Black woman who grew up in East Austin, with family roots blocks away from the property in question, I am writing to express my strong opposition to the demolition of the building at 1500 E. 12th St. I firmly believe that tearing down this building, along with any properties acquired by Endeavor, will be yet another loss for the Black community in East Austin. The developer may benefit financially from such actions, but our community will lose much more—our culture, history, and sense of place. I understand that at the last Historic Landmark Commission (HLC) meeting, there was a discussion surrounding the potential demolition. While concerns about the building's recent past may exist, this should not overshadow its historical and cultural significance. Our community has already faced decades of displacement, and this property holds a deep connection to the fabric of East Austin’s Black heritage. The entire street of 12th does. Its demolition would represent another step in the erasure of that legacy. Especially for a development firm that owns most of the 12th Street corridor. Preservation Austin has rightly spoken in favor of granting the building a historic designation, a move that I fully support. At a time when gentrification continues to reshape East Austin, it is critical that we preserve the places that reflect the richness of our community’s contributions and struggles. The cultural importance of this corner, especially in relation to other landmarks such as the Southgate-Lewis and IQ Hurdle Houses, cannot be understated. This building deserves to be honored, not destroyed. I know that some community members may have voiced support for the demolition due to the site’s recent history, but I implore you to consider the longer arc of this building’s existence and the value it holds for generations to come. Additionally, the individuals in favor of the demolition do not represent the views of the entire black community. It’s important to consider what those voices may stand to gain from supporting this development with the developer and how their interests may differ from the broader concerns of preserving our cultural heritage. I urge you to …
810 W 11th Street Historic Landmark Commission September 4, 2024 1 Site Aerial Improvement: •Constructed: Circa 1938 •Age: Approx. 86-years-old •Use: Office 2 Street View 3 Side View 4 Rear View 5 City of Austin Historic Designation Criteria A property must meet at least two of the below criteria: i. Architecture ii. Historical Associations iii. Archeology iv. Community Value v. Landscape Feature 6 Request We respectfully request your approval for the release of the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 7 8 1935 Sanborn Map 9 1961 Sanborn Map 10 1938 Water Service Permit 11 Neighborhood Character 810 1938 808 Cir. 1910 806 Cir. 1920 821 Cir. 1907 819 ½ Cir. 1915 819 Cir. 1925 817 Cir. 1917 813 Cir. 1917 12 Neighborhood Character 13
7304 Knox Lane Item #24 Historic Landmark Commission September 4, 2024 Site Aerial Site Overview Lot Size: • 5.828 acres, or approximately 253,872 SF Building Size: • Approximately 1,633 SF • SF-3 (Family Residence) Zoning: Built: Current Use: Historic Use: • 1940 Per Travis Central Appraisal District • Private Residence - Unoccupied • Running Rope Ranch Day Camp for Boy Scouts (10 Years) • Private Residence Landmark Designation Criteria HISTORIC DESIGNATION CRITERIA LDC 25-2-352: 1. 2. The property must be 50 years old and must represent a period of significance of at least 50 years ago. The property must retain a high degree of integrity, as defined by the National Register of Historic Places, that clearly conveys its historical significance and does not include an addition or alteration which has significantly compromised its integrity. Landmark Designation Criteria 3. In addition, the property must meet at least two of the below criteria: i. Architecture ii. Historical Associations iii. Archaeology iv. Community Value v. Landscape Feature i. Architecture ARCHITECURE CRITERIA: × Embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; HLC Report × 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. “eclectic house with early Ranch and vernacular stylistic influences applied to what appears to be an early- twentieth-century vernacular farmhouse. It is one and one- half stories in height, with an L- shaped plan and intersecting partial-width porches. Its compound roofline features deep eaves with cedar shakes at gable ends. Fenestration includes 8:8 wood windows of varying dimensions. “ ii. Historical Associations HISTORICAL CRITERIA: The property has long-standing significant associations with persons, groups, institutions, businesses, or events of historic importance which contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation; or represents a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. FACTS: Running Rope Ranch Day Camp for Boy …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION | SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Planning Process HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Michelle Benavides Mary Jo Galindo*1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Julia Brookins* Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko 1 Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Ursula A. Carter Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Plan Goals 107 recommendations 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Make preservation more accessible 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Images, clockwise from top left: Parade and mural unveiling (The Austin Chronicle), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support displacement prevention and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Engage new partners and audiences • Help community members access knowledge and resources • Support homeowners and tenants, craftspeople, commissioners, and staff Images, clockwise from top left: Bertha Rendon Delgado, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, Austin Asian American Film Festival How We Preserve Be strategic and effective. • Update designation criteria to reflect modern standards • Support the stewards of Austin’s historic properties • Be strategic with review • Improve enforcement processes • Implement the plan collaboratively Community Outreach + Engagement Joe Lung and sons, not dated, Lung House National Register nomination Broad, Inclusive Community Engagement Four-month …
