URBAN RENEWAL BOARD REGULAR MEETING January 10, 2022 AT 6:00PM 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Staff in Attendance Mandy DeMayo Laura Keating Megan Santee, URB legal counsel CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Members in Attendance Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Jacqueline Watson Danielle Skidmore Kobla Tetey Members Absent Amit Motwani Nathaniel Bradford PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. to oversee is DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 6:12pm with 5 members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. No speakers signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the December 13, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Tetey’s second, the December 13, 2021, minutes were approved on a 4-0-1 vote with the edit that Commissioner Motwani was absent. Commissioner Pierce abstained due to his absence at the December 13th meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS Item was postponed. a. Briefing from Council Member Harper-Madison’s office regarding Urban Renewal Plan and NCCD zoning cases, discussion, and possible action. b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action related to the property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St) and the Agency’s partnership with the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) including, without limitation, the draft engagement plan, draft scope for predevelopment services, and proposed calendar for the Partnership Working Group. Anne Gatling Haynes presented. Discussion occurred; no action was taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Discussion regarding the future of the URB ADJOURNMENT Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting at 7:07pm without objection. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Laura Keating at Housing and Planning …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Monday, February 28, 2022 5:30 p.m. – Adjournment City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Room 1406 Austin TX 78752 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Sareta Davis, Chair Isabel Casas, Vice Chair Malenie Areche Jared Breckenridge Kimberly Brienzi Garry Brown Jamarr Brown Kristian Caballero Idona Griffith Maram Museitif Alicia Weigel CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Members of the public signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Human Rights Commission’s November 22, 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2021 Regular Meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Presentation by Edna Yang, Co-Executive Director, American Gateways, followed by discussion and possible action regarding an update on the successes of the American Gateways program serving the low income immigrant community and request for support in making immigration legal services a continued priority in the city’s budget for next year. (Davis/Casas) b. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to City Council related to the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget and Strategic Direction 2023: Economic Opportunity and Affordability; Mobility; Safety; Health and Environment; Culture and Lifelong Learning; and Government That Works for All. (Davis/Casas) c. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to City Council and the City Manager to strengthen policies regarding investigative authority for the City of Austin Office of Police Oversight. (Brown, G./Davis) d. Discussion and possible action regarding commissioner nominations to the Joint Inclusion Committee. (Davis/Casas) 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Commissioners will report on and discuss the status of the Commission’s key priority areas of concern for 2021-2022, including plans and strategies for meeting those key priority areas of concern: i. Institutional Equity ii. Environment & Land Use iii. Health Access & Nutrition iv. Autonomy & Human Rights ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights, at (512) 974-3203 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Human Rights Commission, please contact Jonathan Babiak …
DESIGN COMMISSION Monday, FEBRUARY 28, 2022, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS, ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Design Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely 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. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register email art.zamorano@austintexas.gov or call (512) 974-3583. CURRENT MEMBERS: David Carroll, Chair (District 1) Jon Salinas (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) Jen Weaver (District 6) Jessica Rollason Vice-Chair (District 7) Aan Coleman (District8) Bart Whatley (District9) Ben Luckens (District10) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion & Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the Rainey Street Trailhead project, located at 36 East Ave., complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin. Applicant(s): Heidi Anderson Charlotte Tonsor and Nick Blok The Trailhead Foundation. b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the project at 307 and 319 E. 2nd St., complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the city of Austin. Applicant(s): Dave Anderson, Drenner Group; Larry Speck, Page/; Trent Rush, Hitchcock Design Group; and Jake George, Intracorp c. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether Block 150, located at 402 and 416 W. 12th St., complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the city of Austin. Applicant(s): Michael Whellan, Armbrust & Brown; and Kelly Somers, SCB,. 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the January 24th meeting minutes b. Update from representative on the Downtown Commission regarding last meeting c. Update from representative on the Joint Sustainability committee regarding last meeting d. Update from representative on the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; b. c. Items from Commission Members; Items from City Staff; 4. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring …
City of Austin - Design Commission Project Review Application The Design Commission provides advisory recommendations to the City Council to assist in developing public policy and to promote excellence in the design and development of the urban environment. The Design Commission reviews three types of projects: 1. City projects (see page ii for process) The Commission reviews all municipal buildings and associated site plans to ensure they demonstrate compliance with city design and sustainability standards (Council Resolution No. 20071129-046), including those seeking Subchapter E Design Standards Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC) (Council Resolution No. 20100923-086). 2. Destiny Bonus projects (see page iv for process) The Commission reviews density bonus projects for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin in accordance with the Gatekeeper requirements of LDC 25-2-586 for the Downtown Density Bonus Program. 3. Advisory Recommendations for Private projects (see page ii for process) The Commission will consider Project Review Applications from private projects during its regularly scheduled monthly public meetings and may issue an advisory recommendation in the form of a Project Review Letter to the Applicant. This Project Review Application must be submitted before your project can be presented to the Design Commission for their review. Design Commission requests project be presented in their Conceptual/Schematic Design phase. This application primarily addresses inhabited buildings and structures and their effect on the public realm; please refer to Appendix A for infrastructure type projects. The Commission's review of projects is based on the planning/design principles in the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin. Ensure that all applicable principles are addressed in the application questions and in your presentation. https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Boards_and_Commissions/ Design_Commission_urban_design_guidelin es_for_austin.pdf The Design Commission supports the vision and principles of Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, especially those that affect the urban environment and fabric. All projects should consider this vision and principles, many of which are similar to the Urban Design Guidelines. Refer to Appendix C for the most pertinent sections of Imagine Austin. The Design Commission expects the applicant’s design team to present their project with those most knowledgeable and encourages the inclusion of sub-consultants at the presentation, when deemed necessary. EXHIBITS TO PRESENT 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Completed Project Review Application (p.1-6) Existing zoning classification, adjacent zoning & uses, future land use map classification, topography Vicinity plan, including public transportation and connectivity on-site and within quarter mile Site plan and landscape plan Ground level, basement …
Date: To: From: Subject: February 18, 2022 City of Austin Design Commission Planning & Urban Design Working Group Density Bonus Working Group review of 307 E 2nd Street for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines February 2, 2022; 2:00 pm; Virtual Microsoft Teams Meeting Dave Anderson- Drenner Group Meeting date: Applicant: The project is located at 307 E 2nd Street. The project includes mixed use of residential (482,317 sf) and retail (17,444 sf). The project also includes 9 parking levels (none underground). The applicant is seeking a Density Bonus to raise the FAR from 8:1 to 25:1 resulting in a total project gross area of 573,900 gsf. The site is 0.527 acres (22,956 sf) with a current allowable building size of 183,648 sf based on the current allowable 8:1 FAR. The total building height is 756 ft (65 floors). The maximum height achievable under the Density Bonus program is unlimited. Per the Density Bonus Program ordinance, the applicant is required to meet the three gatekeeper requirements: • Substantially comply with the City’s Urban Design Guidelines • Provide streetscape improvements along all public street frontages consistent with the Great Streets Program Standards • Applicant must commit to a minimum of 2-star green building rating (3-star proposed). WORKING GROUP COMMENTS REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES AREA WIDE GUIDELINES 1. Create dense development – 25:1 far is being requested. Project complies with this Section. 2. Create mixed-use development – Residential (condos) and commercial (hotel) housing plus some streetscape oriented retail uses are proposed. Project complies with this Section. 3. Limit development which closes downtown streets – This project is not permanently closing down any streets. Project complies with this Section. 4. Buffer neighborhood edges- This project is located in a predominantly high-rise area so it blends in with the existing urban fabric. Project complies with this Section. Incorporate civic art in both public and private development – This project is proposing public art on the NW corner of the site. Project complies with this Section. 5. 6. Protect important public views – Since this project is already surrounded by high-rises, there are no important public views to protect. Not applicable. 7. Avoid historical misrepresentations – Project complies with this Section. 8. Respect adjacent historic buildings- There are no historic buildings adjacent to this project although a historic building is being relocated and restored. Not applicable. 9. Acknowledge that rooftops are …
Block 150 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES MATRIX AREAWIDE URBAN GUIDELINES # DESIGN GUIDELINE MET DISCUSSION AW.1 Create dense development YES Block 150 will provide a dense downtown development with an FAR of 15:1. AW.2 Create mixed-use development YES Block 150 will provide a mixed-use project with 316 residential uses above 8,972 gross sf of pedestrian-oriented, ground-floor amenity space and adjacent to the on-site AO Watson House featuring publicly available restaurant space. AW.3 Limit development which closes downtown streets YES The applicant will implement a traffic control plan during construction. No streets will be permanently closed. AW.4 Buffer neighborhood edges N/A Block 150 is in the Uptown/Capitol District and will fully comply with Downtown Density Bonus program requirements. AW.5 Incorporate civic art in both public and private development NO There is not currently any planned participation in the Art in Public Places program. However, the applicant is incorporating publicly accessible art gallery space and a publicly accessible commemorative garden into the ground floor of the project. AW.6 Protect important public views YES Block 150 will not impact any protected view corridors. AW.7 Avoid historical misrepresentations YES Block 150 will implement a commemorative garden that recognizes the history of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (above the ground floor, the building design is contemporary). It will also preserve and activate the on-site historic AO Watson House. {W1060521.4} # DESIGN GUIDELINE MET DISCUSSION AW.8 Respect adjacent historical buildings YES Block 150 will preserve the on-site historic AO Watson House – and will activate it for public enjoyment. AW.9 Acknowledge that rooftops are seen from other buildings and the street AW.10 Avoid the development of theme environments YES Block 150 will include above-ground outdoor terraces with plantings and will screen rooftop equipment. YES Block 150 will not include any mock representations or theme environments. AW.11 Recycle existing building stock NO To the extent possible, Block 150 will explore if it is feasible to salvage portions of the building stock. # DESIGN GUIDELINE MET DISCUSSION GUIDELINES FOR THE PUBLIC STREETSCAPE PS.1 Protect the pedestrian where the building meets the street YES Block 150 will provide street-tree coverage consistent with Great Streets standards along San Antonio and West 12th Street. In addition, the project will provide shaded ground-floor patio space and garden areas. PS.2 Minimize curb cuts YES Block 150 limits curb cuts only to San Antonio Street. PS.3 Create a potential for two-way streets YES Block …
X X X X X X DESIGN COMMISSION Monday, January 24, 2022 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions, Room 1101 301 W. 2nd St., Austin, TX 78701 Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 6:01 p.m. Member List David Carroll – Chair (District 1) Jessica Rollason – Vice-Chair (District 7) Jon Salinas (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) X Melissa Hanao-Robledo (District 5) X X X X Jen Weaver (District 6) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) “X” Denote Commission Members who were in attendance CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING AND PLANNING STAFF X Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison X Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison X Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: . 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) Phase 2 project, located at 600 River Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin; Heidi Tse and Mari Boren City of Austin Public Works Department • Heidi Tse - City of Austin Public Works Department, Juan Miró, Miguel Rivera, Mariana Martins, - Miró Rivera Architect-Tatiana Bilbao Estudio JV, Stephanie Saulmon - Ten Eyck Landscape Architects and Brian Wells – MWM Design Group presented and answered questions. Page 1 of 4 • Commissioner S. Franco made a motion to approve that the project complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin Commissioner J. Rollason seconded. • Commissioner A. Coleman made a friendly amendment to include with the understanding that the connection between the butler trail and rainy s treet is stronger and does not have to go through the building Commissinor S. Franco and Commissioner J. Rollason accepted the friendly amendment. The motion was approved [ 11 ayes, 0 nays,] • b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the Waterloo Greenway – Creek Delta project, located at Waller Creek, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin; Melissa Ayala and Chris Perkes Waterloo Greenway, Diana Wang City of Austin Waller Creek District Program. • Melissa Ayala and Chris Perkes Waterloo Greenway, Diana Wang City of Austin Waller Creek District Program presented and answered questions. • Commissioner E. Taniguchi made a motion …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MONDAY, February 28, 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: Terri Myers, Chair Ben Heimsath, Vice Chair Anissa Castillo Witt Featherston Kevin Koch Carl Larosche Kelly Little Trey McWhorter Blake Tollett Beth Valenzuela Caroline Wright AGENDA ADDENDUM Item 4.C has been added to the agenda. 4. COMMISSION AND STAFF ITEMS C. Briefing on permits released per Texas Local Government Code § 211.0165 (b) for properties owned by religious organizations Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest, 606 Rathervue Pl. Partial demolition The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Historic Landmark Commission, please contact Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Officer, at 512-974-1264; Kalan Contreras, Senior Planner, at 512-974-2727; Kimberly Collins, Senior Planner, 512-978-1801; or Amber Allen, Historic Preservation Planner II, at 512-974-3393. 1
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Jennifer Burcin Thursday, February 24, 2022 9:18 PM PAZ Preservation Demolition of 1505 Forest Trail *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Austin Historic Landmark Commission, I received a letter that there will be discussion regarding a property at 1505 Forest Trail which my own backyard is against on February 28, 2022. I have multiple concerns about the property being torn down. I have reviewed the historical significance of the property over the years. It adds a lot of significance to the Tarrytown neighborhood. It would be devastating for it to be destroyed for investment purposes. I’m also requesting a copy of the case form that allows my neighbors and myself to object to the demolition and write our reasoning. There are many neighbors on Forest Trail absolutely opposed to the demolition. Thank you for your time and your commitment to maintaining the city of Austin! Sincerely, Jennifer Burcin DDS Sent from Jennifer's 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: James Barr Friday, February 25, 2022 11:28 AM PAZ Preservation Historic Preservation Office, ATTN: Amber Allen *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Case Number: HR 22‐002112‐ 3908 AVENUE H Public Hearing, Historic Landmark Commission, Feb 28, 2022 I am in favor James M. Barr, RA 3808 Avenue H Austin, TX 78751‐4719 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
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FEBRUARY 28, 2022 C14H-2014-0012; HR-2022-014105 MARY NELSON HOUSE 1502 W. 9TH STREET B.7 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a rear addition and replace windows. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Construction of an approximately 600 square foot rear addition with a roof deck. Removal of a non-original rear closet and a single window will be required for the connection at the addition. The addition will be clad in stucco and will have sliding glass doors and square windows. The roof deck will be accessed by an exterior metal stair and will have a horizontal metal railing at the perimeter. 2) Replacement of historic window sashes with new 1:1 aluminum-clad wood windows, using a pocket installation method within existing frames and trim. Repair and retention of 4:1 wood screens. ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STANDARDS One-and-a-half story, rectangular-plan, front-gabled stuccoed frame bungalow with a projecting front-gabled bay to the left of the front façade; partial-width inset porch on stuccoed plain square posts; flat arches with coved intrados; false half- timbering in the tympanum of the primary front gable; Craftsman-style front doors at right angles, both with a transom; single and paired 1:1 fenestration with 4:1 wood screens. 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 at historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 5. Windows, doors, and screens Standards 5.1 and 5.15 indicate that historic windows should be repaired rather than replaced, unless they are deteriorated beyond the point of stabilization and restoration. Standard 5.3 states that replacement windows should match the size and details of the existing windows, taking into account the design of the frames and sashes. The existing window sashes have multiple areas of deterioration, including wood rot, incompatible prior repairs, and poor fit within the window frames that results in air and water infiltration and an inability to secure the windows. Both a licensed inspector and a window contractor have indicated the existing sashes are beyond repair and should be replaced. The proposed replacement windows involve a pocket installation method, where the historic window trim and frames will remain in place. The sashes are removed by cutting the sash cords and removing the interior and parting stops. A new window unit with a minimal frame is inserted and the interior stop …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: brooks kasson Thursday, February 24, 2022 8:44 PM Subject: pending demolitions Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** As a longtime resident of the Travis Heights Fairview Park National Historic District, I am extremely disheartened to receive notice that the following properties are being considered for destruction. I am appalled that the new owners (spec developers??) have not given the neighborhood the courtesy of attending an SRCC meeting to present their , no doubt wonderful, reasons for tearing down these modest homes. I object to each and every demolition until the applicants have explained why it is important to supersede the intentions of a national historic district. Please make my objection known in every public hearing that is available. Thank you. brooks t. kasson C.1. 804 Rutherford Place – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – DEMOLISH a contributing building and build new construction (postponed January 24, 2022) C.2. 512 E. Monroe Street – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – DEMOLISH a contributing house and build new construction (postponed January 24, 2022) C.8. 700 E. Monroe Street – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – DEMOLISH a contributing building and build new construction C.9. 1505 Alameda Drive ‐ Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – DEMOLISH a contributing building and build new construction C.10. 1803 Kenwood Avenue ‐ Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – DEMOLISH a contributing building and build new construction C.11. 1315 & 1317 Newning Avenue ‐ Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – DEMOLISH a contributing building 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: Russell Fraser Tuesday, February 22, 2022 2:48 PM Wendy Todd; Paula Kothmann Pending Demo's in SRCC NA Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Landmark Preservation Commission members, I reside in the Travis Heights neighborhood which as you know is part of the Travis Heights Fairview Park National Historic District. I recently received an email with the following list of properties that are pending demolition review! This is to urge you allow time to allow proper historical documention and review before makeing a decision. Also, it may be beneficial to allow time for the applicants to have the option of reviewng their requests with the South River City Citizens NA. For example, recently, SRCC NA met with two property owners on Drake Avenue who were deciding where or not to demo or renovate their pier‐on‐beam houses. After discussions with SRCC and subsequent support of a variance for each property that allowed building an ADU, the owners are now renovating both properties. Sincerely, Russell Fraser, SRCC NA Board Member C.1. 804 Rutherford Place – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – DEMOLISH a contributing building and build new construction (postponed January 24, 2022) C.2. 512 E. Monroe Street – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – DEMOLISH a contributing house and build new construction (postponed January 24, 2022) C.8. 700 E. Monroe Street – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – DEMOLISH a contributing building and build new construction C.9. 1505 Alameda Drive - Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – DEMOLISH a contributing building and build new construction C.10. 1803 Kenwood Avenue - Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – DEMOLISH a contributing building and build new construction 1 C.11. 1315 & 1317 Newning Avenue - Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – DEMOLISH a contributing building 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. 2
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS FEBRUARY 28TH, 2022 HR-2022-014750 ZILKER PARK 200 ARNULFO ALONSO WAY C.14 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Rehabilitation of Zilker Clubhouse, including roof replacement, new entry door, and removal of a prior addition. 1) Replacement of existing asphalt shingle roof with Enviroshake roofing over 1” of rigid insulation. 2) Installation of a new metal and glass door into the 1994 restroom addition. 3) Removal of storage room addition at west main entry and restoration of double exterior doors. 4) Cleaning and/or restoration of historic features, including windows, doors, masonry, light fixtures, and door hardware. 5) Sitework including new metal entry gates flanked by stone pylons, restoration of the masonry and reconstruction of the missing trellis at Lookout Point, and trail and parking lot improvements. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS Originally built as the Boy Scout Hut, this 1-story, limestone building features a gabled roof and projecting triangular bay on main (east) elevation. Massive chimneys occur at each gable end. Exterior coursed limestone is cut in thin slabs with comers accented through massive blocks. Flat arched door and window openings and casement windows characterize the facade. Exterior walls are battered at bottom. Ornamental ironwork includes lanterns, hinges, and door handles (one shaped like an eagle, a boy scout symbol). The interior features a large lodge room, massive fireplaces on gable ends, stone benches lining some walls, original wagon wheel chandelier suspended from ceiling.1 The Zilker Club House was one of multiple buildings constructed by the Texas Civil Works Administration (CWA) in Zilker Park. It was built in 1934 as the Boy Scout Hut. The building contributes to the Zilker Park Historic District. 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 districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards These standards indicate that intact historic material should not be removed from the exterior of a building, and when demolishing later additions, care should be taken to minimize damage to the building. The project entails removal of non- original features and restoration of obscured significant building elements, such as the double doors at the west entry. 3. Roofs Roofing projects should use a material appropriate to the building’s history and character and retain the roof’s configuration and features. …
Allen, Amber From: Romalda To: Subject: PAZ Preservation 1505 Alameda demo permit *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Dear Landmark Commission, If this house is not zoned as historic, it should be. I oppose a demolition permit. Romalda Allsup 2111 Quarry Road Austin, TX 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
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: paige thomas Thursday, February 24, 2022 10:27 PM PAZ Preservation 1505 Alameda, built in 1947, is one of the few Bauhaus/Modernist structures from the immediate post-war period remaining in Austin and this little gem, which adds to our neighborhood’s historic character, deserves some TLC, not obliteration 1
