A.1.10 - 2708 Scenic Dr - Petition and Letter of Support — original pdf
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A.1.5 - 2708 Scenic Dr - Pfeiffer Letter — original pdf
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A.1.7 - 2708 Scenic Dr - Sinclair Black Letter — original pdf
June 24th, 2021 Armbrust & Brown, PLLC Attn: Richard Suttle 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1300 Austin, Texas 78701-2744 Dear Richard Suttle at Armbrust & Brown, I was asked to tour the home at 2708 Scenic Drive, designed by Roland Roessner in the early 1950s to form an opinion as to its potential architectural significance and its general physical condition. I did not attempt to evaluate the structural condition of the residence. I briefly worked for Mr. Roessner, a professor, while I was an architecture student at the University of Texas at Austin in the early 1960s therefore, I have firsthand knowledge of his design work. This residence is an example of the early mid-century modern genre characterized by practical, expedient, and general cost-effective materials and detailing, imported from California. The home is significantly smaller than all his notable designs and cannot be considered one of his significant works. I was completely unfamiliar with this residence and previously unaware of its existence. Furthermore, there is a featureless addition to the home certainly not designed by Mr. Roessner. Historic designation notwithstanding, salvaging this home would require extensive upgrades to achieve even moderate energy efficiency as there is an approximately 40 foot long, west-facing wall of single-pane, fixed glass among countless other issues affecting efficiency. If this were in fact an example of his more significant work such as 7 Green Lanes or The Oaks Apartments (previously demolished by UT) I would certainly say it should be preserved. Sincerely, Sinclair Black, FAIA Principal, Black + Vernooy Architecture and Urban Design Director Emeritus, Congress for the New Urbanism, Central Texas Chapter Professor Emeritus, The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture Congress for the New Urbanism Athena Medal for Lifetime Achievement Texas Society of Architects Lifetime Achievement Award 2 0 8 W E S T 4 TH S TR E E T , S U I T E 3 A A U S TI N , T E X A S U S A 7 8 7 0 1 ( 5 1 2 ) 4 7 4 - 1 63 2
A.1.8 - 2708 Scenic Dr - Jerry Garcia Letter — original pdf
June 25, 2021 Mr. Wayne Hollingsworth Armbrust and Brown. PLLC 100 Congress Avenue Suite 1300 Austin, Texas 78701 RE: 2708 Scenic Drive Mr. Hollingsworth: At your request I reviewed the documents you provided, and I have the following initial comments: Based on the photos and inspections alone the home appears to be in considerable disrepair from neglect and exposure. Tax records indicate that the original house was built in 1955 and the annex in 1967. Both building has ample examples of the structures not meeting current standards. Any attempts to bring these buildings into current standards will certainly impact the original fabric of the architecture. A great deal of the exposed framing will require replacement and proper engineering. Framing joinery is insufficient requiring joist hangers and other visually unappealing solutions. Introducing proper egress, handrail heights and handrail openings will greatly impact the original intent. At what point is the original architecture lost? The soil conditions along Scenic Drive are poor at best. Most homes in the area require pier depths in the order of 20’ deep. I recommend that the slab elevations of the residence is performed to determine if proper performance of the structure is in play. These are but a few comments based on the available documentation thus far. I’m happy to provide more commentary as additional information surfaces. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact this office at 512-499-0919. Sincerely, Jerry Garcia, P.E. License #67435 Firm No: F-3323 6926 N. Lamar Austin, TX 78752 T: 512.499.0919 F: 512.320.8521 www.structurestx.com
A.1.9 - 2708 Scenic Dr - Escobedo Letter — original pdf
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A.1.c - 2708 Scenic Dr - citizen comments — original pdf
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B.1.a - 1501 Northwood Rd - citizen comments — original pdf
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged Bill W Monday, June 28, 2021 10:46 AM PAZ Preservation HistRevComm@BWNA.groups.io C14H-2010-0009; HR-2021-041008 VOSS HOUSE 1501 NORTHWOOD ROAD *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** The Historic Review Committee of the Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association was not notified of this proposed change, thus we have not had the opportunity to do other than review the online documents. We note that the Voss House has a Landmark designation and that some of the issues regarding this were addressed, but apparently not to the full satisfaction of the Architectural Review Committee. If the proposed addition will remove the Voss House from its Landmark designation, we would object and ask that the addition/remodel be given additional scrutiny. Thank you. Bill Woods Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association Historic Review Committee Bill Woods Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun. This message is confidential, intended only for the named recipient and may contain information that is privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient, please notify the sender. All comments are the sender’s personal opinion unless otherwise noted. 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
B.3.3 - 4006.5 Avenue B - Addition Proposal — original pdf
4006 ½ Avenue B Addition Materials for Historic Landmark Commission 6/28/2021 4006 1/2 AVENUE B ADDITION 1 Plans updated Architectural Review Committee feedback has been implemented Dormers removed Roof pitch reduced to minimize visual impact Decorative features to remain on original structure only 4006 1/2 AVENUE B ADDITION 2 Street view Existing Proposed 4006 1/2 AVENUE B ADDITION 3 Oblique View Existing Proposed *Next house on North side is >50 feet away 4006 1/2 AVENUE B ADDITION 4 Initial design proposal 4006 1/2 AVENUE B ADDITION 5 Design modifications Original submission Current design Changes from initial submission: 1) Dormers removed, 2) Second floor reduced by setback, 3) addition roof pitch reduced resulting in approximately 2.5 feet peak height reduction 4006 1/2 AVENUE B ADDITION 6 Proposed Design 4006 1/2 AVENUE B ADDITION 7 Elevation updates Proposed Dormers removed Second floor reduced (zoning) Roof pitch reduced (2.5’ height reduction) Original submission 4006 1/2 AVENUE B ADDITION 8
B.9.b - 2401 Givens Ave - owners comments — original pdf
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C.11.a - 1415 W 10th St - citizen comments — original pdf
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Adrienne Domas Goldsberry Monday, June 28, 2021 11:18 AM PAZ Preservation Re: case no. PR-2021-078188 Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged Thank you, Amber. I am unfortunately unabel to participate in this evening's meeting. Is there a way that you or another staff member can pass along my comments to the Commission members and have them read at the hearing? They are below. If there is another way I should submit them, let me know. We live at 1417 W. 10th St; the property immediately to the west of this project. We generally agree with staff's concerns/comments about the proposed design, as listed in response to the City of Austin's standards for review of a project within a historic district. As staff noted, the project is considerably larger and different in style than most if not all other buildings in the Old West Austin neighborhood. The steel fencing is not compatible with the neighborhood and is rather 'harsh' in a family‐friendly, walkable area, although we appreciate the architect moving the fencing along 10th farther back and behind landscaping in response to our feedback. While we understand the owner's desire to build a large modern house on a large lot, we would continue to ask that he find ways to make the design ‐ through landscaping, building materials, etc. more compatible with the feel of the neighborhood. Thank you for your consideration of these comments. Adrienne & Kirk Goldsberry On Mon, Jun 21, 2021 at 9:27 AM PAZ Preservation <Preservation@austintexas.gov> wrote: If you’d like to register to speak at the meeting, please provide me with the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of all who wish to speak. Otherwise, you can tune it to the meeting on ATXN (channel 9). Hi Adrienne, Thanks! Amber Allen Planner II, Historic Preservation Office City of Austin – Housing & Planning Department 1 T: 512.974.3393 E: Amber.Allen@austintexas.gov From: Adrienne Domas Goldsberry Sent: Friday, June 18, 2021 10:28 PM To: PAZ Preservation <Preservation@austintexas.gov> Subject: case no. PR‐2021‐078188 Hello Amber, *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** We would like to participate in the meeting for the permit requested at 1415 W. 10th Street. We live in the neighboring house to the west, at 1417 W. 10th St. We would respectfully request that the applicant construct a house that is compatible in size, scale, and design with the neighborhood. …
C.8.2 - 1512 Gaston - HistoricReviewApplication — original pdf
RECLAIMED BRICK FROM ORIGINAL HOME, STUCCO CHIMNEY, PAINTED WOOD TRIM, WOOD CLAD WINDOWS, COMP. SHINGLES WOOD COLUMN & BEAMS, COMP. SHINGLES STUCCO, WOOD TRIM, WOOD COLUMN, WOOD CLAD WINDOWS, COMP. SHINGLES
C.9.a - 4200 Lullwood - citizen comment — original pdf
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: ava waters Sunday, June 27, 2021 11:43 AM PAZ Preservation kerry Morgan; ava Waters Case# HR-21-082905 -4200 Lullwood RD. public hearing:Historic Landmark Commission June 28, 2021 Contact: Amber Allen *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** We are residents directly behind 4200 Lullwood. We strongly object to a second story remodel and or addition. The neighborhood consists of SINGLE STORY, single family homes built in the 1940’s and 1950’s. A second story would allow for and change the landscape of the neighborhood and is located approximately 30’ from my fence line. Thank you, Kerrin Morgan Ava Waters 1302 Wilshire Blvd. Austin, TX. 78722 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
Citizen Communication - PC_Preservation & Affordable Housing San Antonio — original pdf
OPPORTUNITY AT RISK San Antonio’s Older Affordable Housing Stock Prepared for the San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Completed by PlaceEconomics 2019 Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION Overview of Housing Affordability Oldering Housing Stock and Affordable Housing 1 2 11 42 43 54 56 OLDER HOUSING STOCK AND AFFORDABILITY: SAN ANTONIO Approach to Analysis The Basics Demolition Risk Analysis A Closer Look at Factors Affecting Demolition Risk CONCLUSION POSSIBLE TOOLS Financial Incentives Financial Disincentives Regulatory Knowledge and Planning Civic Engagement Strategic Home Repair Direct Action RECOMMENDATION MATRIX ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND METHODOLOGY 57 APPENDICES Executive Summary This study was commissioned by the San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation to understand the contribution of housing stock built before 1960 towards affordable housing. Significant findings include: • One in three San Antonio households is spending more than 30 percent of their income on housing and nearly half of all renters meet this “cost burdened” threshold. • Over the last decade, while median household income increased 1.9% per year, housing prices increased at 4.7% per year. • While San Antonio is experiencing greater than national average growth in jobs and housing, most of the new homes are large and expensive and much of the job growth is in lower wage jobs. The existing pre-1960 housing stock is providing largely unsubsidized and unprotected affordable housing. • • Every week over the last ten years, San Antonio has lost 3 • units of pre-1960 housing to demolition. Twenty-two percent (22%) of all housing units were constructed prior to 1960. • • Pre-1960 homes are smaller than newer homes with a greater share of pre-1960 housing in fair or poor condition than is housing built in 1960 or later. Thirty-three percent (33%) of the households making 60% Area Median Income or less live in neighborhoods with a concentration of pre-1960 housing, including a larger share who identify as Hispanic. The pre-1960 housing stock in San Antonio is home to a large share of long-term residents. • • Single family, renter occupied structures in fair and poor condition are the most at-risk of demolition. • Vacancy rates in older, historically redlined areas of the city are higher and homeownership rates, rents, and general condition are lower than the rest of the city. Given these facts, the use of older, existing pre-1960 housing stock must be a central component of an affordable housing strategy. 22% of all housing units …
D.10.a - 3009 Bowman Ave - applicant requested postponement — original pdf
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Ross Rathgeber Friday, June 25, 2021 2:09 PM Allen, Amber; Rice, Andrew 3009 Bowman Avenue Request for Postponement *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Amber and Andrew The demolition application for 3009 Bowman Avenue is on the June 28, 2021 agenda of the Historic Landmark Commission (item D.10.). My client needs time to evaluate your recommendation. Accordingly, I hereby request postponement until the July 26, 2021 meeting. Please let me know if I will need to call in for the meeting (assume postponement requests will be heard first). If so, I will be at the fishing cabin that my wife inherited from her grandmother in very remote part of Colorado. The phone number I will be calling from is (719) 658‐2805. It is possible the phone may not working when we get there in which case I will let you know an alternate number as soon as I am able. Thank You Ross M. Rathgeber Vice‐President Southwest Destructors ‐ A Division of Southwest Constructors, Inc. 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
D.7.2 - 1308 Alta Vista Ave - architects comments — original pdf
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Stephen Williams Friday, June 25, 2021 1:44 PM Brummett, Elizabeth; Contreras, Kalan Allen, Amber 1308 Alta Vista, June 28th 1308 Alta Vista HLC R2.pdf *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Good afternoon Elizabeth and Kalan, I wanted to take a moment to provide some additional information on our project at 1308 Alta Vista, an existing 1930’s two‐story single‐family residence in Travis Heights. The current owner approached Clayton & Little to develop a sensitive and respectful solution to the home’s previous remodels which had compromised the interior layout and exterior envelope. We had several main issues that needed to be resolved on this project; interior daylight, circulation from interior spaces and within interior spaces, and the exterior patio spaces. We approached these with a goal to minimize the impact to the existing envelope and where interventions where required, to make them as unobtrusive as possible. The lot is elevated above the street by an average of approximately 6’ and the existing home sits at the back of the property which enhances the privacy of the home and minimizes visibility from the street. We worked to be as conscientious as possible regarding and street facing enhancements and minimized these to a proposed addition of a visually “light weight” steel door and window assembly infilled at two openings (East to the street and South to the pool) in the existing carport. This area is to be used as a breakfast and reading area with direct access from the kitchen, interior stairwell, and ground floor guest bedroom. The direct access from the kitchen to this area is accomplish via a new conditioned hallway from the kitchen to the breakfast area that is proposed to be constructed of the same steel glazing assembly. The existing interior stairway once had generous windows that provided natural light for the stairwell but a previous addition eliminated those windows leaving the stairwell dark. We proposed the addition of a low‐ profile light monitor / skylight above the stairwell with small windows facing South, East & North. The height of this element was intentionally kept as low as possible so that it would not be visible from the street. The West side of the house was previously compromised by another addition of an exterior second floor patio with an intersecting gable roof covering approximately 40% of the outdoor space. During an …
D.7.a - 1308 Alta Vista Ave - citizen comment with Site Survey — original pdf
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Mary McLeod Friday, June 25, 2021 7:13 PM PAZ Preservation June 28 meeting: PR-2021-079768 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Request to speak at June 28 meeting of Historic Landmark Commission: Mary McLeod and Bill Moore PR‐2021‐079768 Against There is a problem with the applicant’s survey. I am the owner of “Portion of Lots 25 & 26, Block 3, Travis Heights…” (1313 Alameda Dr.) directly to the west of applicant’s lot. As you can see, my survey, done when I purchased the lots in 1972 (under my previous name, Mary Barbash), shows an almost straight line between my property and the 1308 Alta Vista property. There is no jog, as the applicant’s survey shows. The applicant needs to correct his survey before this matter is considered. 1 2 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. 3
D.7.b - 1308 Alta Vista Ave - citizen comments — original pdf
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Cherie Deutchman Sunday, June 27, 2021 8:42 AM PAZ Preservation Case Number PR 21-079768 1308 Alta Vista Ave. *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I am the owner of two properties that are within 500 ft. of the referenced property. I have resided at 1318 Travis Heights Blvd and have owned 1314 Travis Heights Blvd since 1979. I strongly object to approval of a demolition permit for the referenced property. The research conducted by the Historical Landmark Commission documents that the property was the home of civic leaders that were important to Austin's history. Although the Commission concluded that the property did not have "community value", I disagree with that conclusion. While modifications of the property, especially in the rear portions, have not been consistent with the Colonial Revival architecture, the front of the property still retains much of the design elements of the original structure and contributes to the character of the Travis Heights neighborhood. As you well know, our historic Travis Heights neighborhood has seen an unprecedented number of demolitions and rebuilds that have drastically altered the character of the neighborhood. The neighborhood can't afford to lose this piece of its history. Cherie Deutchman 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
D.8.3 - 6416 N Lamar Blvd - Combined Presentation — original pdf
Threadgill’s Old #1 – 6414 N. Lamar Blvd. City of Austin – Historic Landmark Commission – June 28, 2020 Threadgill’s Old #1 – 6414 N. Lamar Blvd. City of Austin – Historic Landmark Commission – June 28, 2020 Threadgill’s Old #1 – 6414 N. Lamar Blvd. City of Austin – Historic Landmark Commission – June 28, 2020 Threadgill’s Old #1 – 6414 N. Lamar Blvd. City of Austin – Historic Landmark Commission – June 28, 2020 Threadgill’s Old #1 – 6414 N. Lamar Blvd. City of Austin – Historic Landmark Commission – June 28, 2020 Threadgill’s Old #1 – 6414 N. Lamar Blvd. City of Austin – Historic Landmark Commission – June 28, 2020 Threadgill’s Old #1 – 6414 N. Lamar Blvd. City of Austin – Historic Landmark Commission – June 28, 2020 Ca. 1975 – building vacant – original building without additions Threadgill’s Old #1 – 6414 N. Lamar Blvd. City of Austin – Historic Landmark Commission – June 28, 2020 Threadgill’s Old #1 – 6414 N. Lamar Blvd. City of Austin – Historic Landmark Commission – June 28, 2020 Threadgill’s Old #1 – 6414 N. Lamar Blvd. City of Austin – Historic Landmark Commission – June 28, 2020 Threadgill’s Old #1 – 6414 N. Lamar Blvd. City of Austin – Historic Landmark Commission – June 28, 2020 Threadgill’s Old #1 – 6414 N. Lamar Blvd. City of Austin – Historic Landmark Commission – June 28, 2020
20210628 001a Draft Minutes April 26 2021 — original pdf
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MONDAY, April 26, 2021 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MINUTES The Human Rights Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, April 26, 2021 via teleconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Sareta Davis called the Board Meeting to order at 5:44 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Davis, Vice Chair Jamarr Brown, Commissioner Breckenridge, Commissioner Garry Brown, Commissioner Caballero, Commissioner Casas, Commissioner Griffith, Commissioner Museitif, and Commissioner Santana. Staff in Attendance: Jonathan Babiak, Human Resources Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. The minutes from the regular meeting of March 22, 2021 were approved on a vote of 9-0: Chair Davis motion, Commissioner Garry Brown second. Voting in favor were Chair Davis, Vice Chair Jamarr Brown, Commissioner Breckenridge, Commissioner Garry Brown, Commissioner Caballero, Commissioner Casas, Commissioner Griffith, Commissioner Museitif, and Commissioner Santana. Commissioner Areche and Commissioner Weigel were absent. b. The minutes from the special called meeting of April 19, 2021 were approved on a vote of 8-0-1: Chair Davis motion, Commissioner Griffith second. Voting in favor were Chair Davis, Vice Chair Jamarr Brown, Commissioner Breckenridge, Commissioner Garry Brown, Commissioner Caballero, Commissioner Casas, Commissioner Griffith, and Commissioner Santana. Commissioner Museitif abstained. Commissioner Areche and Commissioner Weigel were absent. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on Human Rights Commission Officer Elections for Chair and Vice Chair. (Davis/Brown, J.) The Commission voted to override the term limits provisions in the bylaws for the election of the office of Chair by a vote of 9-0: Commissioner Garry Brown motion, Commissioner Museitif second. Voting in favor were Chair Davis, Vice Chair Jamarr Brown, Commissioner Breckenridge, Commissioner Garry Brown, Commissioner Caballero, Commissioner Casas, Commissioner Griffith, Commissioner Museitif, and Commissioner Santana. Commissioner Areche and Commissioner Weigel were absent. The Commission elected Sareta Davis to the office of Chair on a vote of 9-0: Commissioner Santana motion, Commissioner Griffith second. Voting in favor were 1 Chair Davis, Vice Chair Jamarr Brown, Commissioner Breckenridge, Commissioner Garry Brown, Commissioner Caballero, Commissioner Casas, Commissioner Griffith, Commissioner Museitif, and Commissioner Santana. Commissioner Areche and Commissioner Weigel were absent. The Commission elected Isabel Casas to the office of Vice Chair on a vote of 9-0: Chair Davis motion, Commissioner Garry Brown second. Voting in favor were Chair Davis, Vice Chair Jamarr Brown, Commissioner Breckenridge, Commissioner Garry Brown, Commissioner Caballero, Commissioner Casas, Commissioner Griffith, Commissioner Museitif, and Commissioner Santana. Commissioner Areche and Commissioner Weigel …
20210628-002d DRAFT Public Health Crises and Vaccine Inequities — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number 20210524-XXX: Public Health Crises and Vaccine Inequities WHEREAS, Covid19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted low income communities and communities of color; WHEREAS, solutions are not equitable in terms of digital access and transportation; and WHEREAS, the only way we can end this pandemic is vaccinating our population and reaching herd immunity; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Human Rights Commission recommends ease access to vaccine registration portals and administration of vaccines in a culturally and sensitive manner by exploring all available means in order to create short, medium, and long- term solutions for public health crises and vaccine inequities in Austin. Date of Approval: May 24, 2021 Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)