HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MARCH 28, 2022 HR 2022-021915 WEST LINE NATIONAL REGISTER DISTRICT 1616 W. 12TH STREET C.11 – 1 Replacement of windows and siding, and addition of front and rear porches on circa 19351 residence. PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Replace windows on all sides of the house with Anderson Wood windows to match original wood windows. The grill pattern will match the existing window grill pattern, with 6 divided lights on the top window and no divided lights on the bottom windows. The grill will be permanently attached to the exterior and removable on the interior. 2) Remove shingle siding on existing rear second story addition. 3) Replace siding on the rear second story addition with wood siding to match the original siding on the house. 4) Add covered front porch with a shed roof, and add columns for roof support. 5) Add covered rear patio with valley exposed framing. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Two-story stone and wood frame house built circa 1935 with weatherboard and shingle siding and hipped roof. There is a full-height front-facing gable placed slightly off-center on the primary façade. The wood windows have 6 divided panes in the upper sash a single pane in the lower sash. There is a rear addition (rock garage and upper wood frame) that appears to have been constructed circa 1947. 1616 W. 12th street was built by P.J. Anthony in 1939. Mr. Anthony was well known for slogan writing and most famously for giving the Stephen F. Austin Hotel its original moniker, “The Texan”. After the Anthony family, many renters called the residence home including students, Don and Marilyn H. Metcalf; sheet metal worker, David H. and wife Alma L. Ross; and J. Malcolm and Eleanor C. Beall, who had a son at St. David’s while living at the address. Mr. Beall was the assistant purchasing agent for Tips Engine Works. DESIGN STANDARDS 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 The proposed project retains and rehabilitates the historic portion of the building and successfully avoids false historicism. It repairs historic fabric when possible and replaces deteriorated elements with new material that approximates the size and matches …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MARCH 28, 2022 HR 2022-029003 DELWOOD DUPLEX 1413 KIRKWOOD C.13 – 1 PROPOSAL Addition and remodel to circa 1948 duplex. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Replace all existing steel casement windows with fiberglass clad wood windows, no divided lite. Current window locations and sizes remain the same. The owner is open to a divided lite pattern if the Commission feels like that would be a more appropriate replacement. 2) Three exterior doors on North and West facades to be replaced with the new fiberglass casement windows. New windows will fit within existing door openings. This modification will move the entrance from the street-facing façade to the East façade. 3) Replace the existing window with a new full-lite, fiberglass door, and sidelights on the East façade. The opening will widen, but it will not be a wholly new penetration in the facade. The new door and sidelights will be 22'-3" back from the front of the house. 4) Replace existing metal porch railing with new railing on similar material and style (steel) on the North and West facades. Metal vertical supports at the primary facade porches will be repaired and restored as needed. ARCHITECTURE 1413 Kirkwood is constructed of concrete masonry units (CMUs) covered with stucco and painted. It was designed as a multiple‐family residence—a two‐bedroom, one‐bath dwelling on each floor. The two‐story building has a simple box form with L shaped plan. This building is only a few within the district with an asymmetrical configuration, with only one incised bay. The right third of the main façade is a full‐height, inset porch with a second‐floor balcony. There is a 3/4‐light casement window at the second-floor level and a replacement window on the first floor. A door is located on the sidewall of the inset porch on both floors. The partial width side porches are incised into the principal volume and situated at the outer corner of the front façade and have modest decorative scrolled metal porch supports and metal railing. Projecting from the left third of this elevation is a small, one‐story entrance porch with a front‐gabled roof. On the second floor, in the center of the façade, is a 4/5‐light casement window flanked by fixed shutters. Looking to the same location on the first floor, there is a replacement window. The duplex has an open, side-gabled, metal roof. The side …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged Paula Kothmann Friday, March 25, 2022 12:07 PM PAZ Preservation Paula Kothmann protest to demolitions in Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commission: Please consider limiting the number of demolition permits that you can assess each month. Per TCAD the property taxes on these properties rose several thousand dollars from 2020-2021. The appraised improvement values more than doubled on these vintage rental homes. The high tax rate is forcing moderate-income out of our neighborhood. Please consider giving landlords a break on taxes so that they're not forced to sell. Please educate investors and real estate agents about tax breaks for preservation for income-producing properties. Hurry! we are losing many households each month! Thank you *National Register district permit applications 1. C.1. 804 Rutherford Place – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – Demolish a contributing building and build new construction (postponed February 28, 2022) Duplex, could be affordable housing but for taxes 2. C.2. 512 E. Monroe Street – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – Demolish a contributing house and build new construction (postponed February 28, 2022) Check plans 3. C.3. 1505 Alameda Drive – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – Demolish a contributing house and build new construction (postponed February 28, 2022) : Found that current plans would harm a protected tree 4. C.4. 1803 Kenwood Avenue – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – Demolish a contributing house and build new construction (postponed February 28, 2022); 1 is there a sign there now? scale? 5. C.5. 1315 & 1317 Newning Avenue - Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – Demolish a contributing building and build new construction (postponed February 28, 2022) (applicant- requested postponement) Duplex, could be affordable housing but for taxes: 2-3 homes 6. C.8. 406 E. Annie Street – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – Demolish a noncontributing house and build new construction. Noncontributing so no action 7. C.9. 1205 Alta Vista Avenue – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – Demolish a contributing house and This is a triplex & likely houses 3 moderate-income households! CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Vickey Kosarek Thursday, March 24, 2022 3:53 PM PAZ Preservation 512 E Monroe St, GF 22-001167 Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Amber Allen, Attaching my objection for the demolition of house located at 512 E Monroe St. If you are unable to open, please give me a call or email. Thank you. Vickey Kosarek 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
1505 Alameda‐Trees Jamie Kleinbaum Site Plan GENERAL NOTES PROJECT INFORMATION ADDRESS: ADDRESS: 1505 ALAMEDA DRIVE AUSTIN, TX 78704 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 15 BLK5 TRAVIS HEIGHTS SF3 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: DESCRIPTION OF WORK: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE FAMILY, 3-STORY HOUSE WITH ATTACHED CARPORT & IN-GROUND POOL OWNER: OWNER: ARCHITECT: ARCHITECT: BUILDER: BUILDER: LUCKY DAY'S CASA, LLC CONTACT: MATT SCHWALBE 1024 BONHAM TERRACE AUSTIN, TX 78704 MWSCHWALBE@GMAIL.COM FAB ARCHITECTURE, LLC. PATRICK OUSEY, ARCHITECT 405 CUMBERLAND RD AUSTIN, TX 78704 T (512) 469.0775 F (512) 469.0570 CONTACT: VICTORIA HARRINGTON VICTOIRA@FABARCHITECTURE.COM COBB DEVELOPMENT LLC VANCE COBB, CONTRACTOR 4608 CACTUS LANE AUSTIN, TX 78745 T (512) 550.2144 CONTACT: VANCE COBB VANCECOBB@GMAIL.COM SHEET INDEX ARCHITECTURAL ARCHITECTURAL TITLE, PROJECT INFORMATION, & SITE PLAN TREE PROTECTION & SITE STAGING PLAN TENT EXHIBIT FIRST FLOOR PLAN UPPER FLOOR PLANS REFLECTED CEILING PLANS EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS & SECTIONS INTERIOR ELEVATIONS STRUCTURAL STRUCTURAL A0.1 A0.2 A0.3 A1.1 A1.2 A2.1 A3.1 A3.2 A5.1 S0 S1 S1.1 S2 S2.1 S3 S4 S5 S6 S6.1 S6.2 - - - - - - - - - - - APPLICABLE CODES 2021 2021 2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE GENERAL NOTES GENERAL NOTES - ALL WORK TO CONFORM TO AND MEET LOCAL MINIMUM CODES, ORDINANCES, RULES, REGULATIONS AND LAWS OF BUILDING OFFICIALS OR AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION. ALL WORK NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH SUCH REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR. - CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR LAYOUT OF PROJECT - REPORT ANY VARIATIONS BETWEEN ACTUAL SITE CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION SHOWN ON DRAWINGS TO ARCHITECT IN TIMELY MANNER. - GENERAL CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATION OF ALL STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS. - GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO CUT + PATCH FOR ALL TRADES UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE. - DETAILS TO MATCH EXISTING CONDITIONS. EXCEPT AS NOTED. VERIFY AND REVIEW W/ ARCH. - GENERAL CONTRACTOR IS TO PROVIDE ALL BUILDING PERMITS + UTILITIES. EACH SUB CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE PERMITS AND FEES REQUIRED FOR HIS TRADE AND ALL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED BY CODE. - GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO KEEP CONSTRUCTION SITE CLEAN + ORGANIAZED. - RELOCATE EXISTING UTILTIES AS REQUIRED (GAS, ELECTRIC, CABLE + TELEPHONE,) SEE SITE PLAN FOR NEW LOCATIONS. - ALL TRENCHING REQ'D FOR UTILITIES TO BE DONE W/ EXTREME CARE TO ENSURE PROTECTION OF TREE AND PLANTING ROOT SYSTEMS. WORK TO BE AROUND ROOTS, NOT THROUGH. - G.C. TO PROTECT ALL PLANTING BEDS, TREES, OVERHEAD BRANCHES AND LANDSCAPE, U.N.O.. REVIEW W/ OWER ALL AREAS WHERE ACCESS WILL …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS FEBRUARY 28, 2022 HR-2022-016431; PR 2022-002618 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK 1803 KENWOOD AVE C.10. 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Demolish a circa 1937 single-story residence and replace it with a new construction single-family residence. 1) Total demolition of existing contributing single-family residence built-in 1937. 2) Construction of new single-family residence with in-ground pool in rear, garage, and carport. The proposed primary building is a two-story minimalist style. It features a compound roofline, fixed-pane, and casement full-light fenestration in irregular pattern; dark grey brick on the first story and light-colored exterior stucco cladding on the slightly overhanging second story. The rear second-story elevation has a small rear balcony with a horizontal metal railing overlooking the pool. Designs indicate a side entry garage and direct neighboring carport located in front of the residence. A horizontal wood fence is situated directly in front of the carport, which shields the carport and garage from direct view from the street. The roofline was changed to a front-gabled form after meeting with the Architecture Review Committee on March 18, 2022. The windows were changed to a regular fenestration pattern on the front façade, a small covered front porch and additional brick were also added to the primary facade, and the wood fence and garage were removed. The carport was turned to face the street directly. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Wood frame, single-story, residential construction on pier and beam foundation. The structure is of the Minimal Traditional style with a side gable with a front-facing cross gable design. It is typical of Minimal Traditional design with horizontal wood siding, two sets of symmetrical multi-pane, 6:6 wood windows flanked by slim, simple shutters. There is a small, round gable vent in the front-facing gable façade. The single door entry has a concrete landing and is covered with a wooden awning supported by decorative wooden brackets. The awning is a continuation of the asphalt roof. There is a thin, slightly turned metal balustrade and railing on the front concrete steps and landing. 1803 Kenwood Avenue was likely built by the prominent dentist and civic activist Dr. R.L. Struhall in 1937. Dr. Struhall and his wife Lillian Parma had moved to 1805 Kenwood by 1942. According to City Directories, in 1941, 1803, Kenwood was owned by Raymond W., Jr. and his wife, Marjorie M. Ramsey. Raymond was employed at the R & R Service Station, …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Vickey Kosarek Thursday, March 24, 2022 4:32 PM PAZ Preservation GF 22-016498; 1315 Newning Ave. Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Amber Allen, I have attached my objection to the demolition of the two houses located at 1315 Newning Ave and 1317 Newning Ave. If you are unable to read the objections, please let me know by email or call. I will be glad to mail the original to you or resend. Thank you. Vickey Kosarek 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
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS MARCH 28, 2022 PR 2022-023217; GF 2022-028967 1202 E. 6TH STREET D.2 – 1 PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE Demolish a circa 1940 single-family residential structure. 1202 E. 6Th Street is a one-story stucco bungalow with a front gable roof and Craftsman reminiscent style. It has a full-width porch, and four tapered, square columns support the low pitched roof. The roof has an unenclosed overhang. It has a centrally placed door surrounded by two window assemblies each composed of two 1:1 windows. All windows appear to be 1:1 vinyl replacement windows with the lower sash covered by metal protection bars. According to City Directory records, this is likely a rear unit, often referred to as a back house. Back houses are single‐family residences located behind a main house, typically at the rear of the lot. While most back houses open onto the alley and allow for parking along the alleyway, some houses only provide access from the main street, forcing the occupant to pass by the main house in order to reach the back house. Backhouses served multiple purposes, including lodging for servants or as rental property to bring in extra income. There is an additional entrance door on the East elevation with alley access. The addition of a stucco veneer, and a fenced front lawn that some may consider to simulate the feel of the traditional Hispanic courtyard house plan could be interpreted as an example of how the Mexican American aesthetic was applied to the Craftsman Bungalow in East Austin, and provides a historical narrative of the neighborhood. RESEARCH The primary house at 1202 E. 6Th Street was built circa 19041. Its first occupant was Samual W. Scott, a laborer who lived in the home until 1912. Then Edwin C. and Ethel Overstreet rented the home for approximately five years from 1920-to 1925. Edwin and Ethel were listed as plasterers in the City Directory. George H. and Barbara E. Theilen, proprietors of East Austin Bakery, lived in the house in 1927. Their bakery was one of many to operate out of the historic Clements Market/The Sport Bar building next door at 1200 E. 6th Street2. After this time, the house was a popular home for renters in the service industry: such as tailor Romulo and his wife Blasa Santa Ana, watchmaker Jose and Josephine Siliceo; barber Jesus and Marie Castillo, Maria Gomez, a maid, …
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Draft "Freedom to Read" Recommendation to Council Recommendation Protect "Freedom to Read" at Austin Public Library. Description of Recommendation Requesting that the Austin City Council adopt a resolution that supports "Freedom to Read" and opposes book banning or undue book challenges at the Austin Public Library. The Library Commission has adopted such a resolution and we offer that as an example. Rationale Background Across the country and in the state of Texas, libraries are confronting aggressive challenges to materials in their collections. School libraries have been the primary target of these incidents.1 While public libraries are a lesser target, these challenges are occurring there too.2 A list of 850 books, released by Texas State Representative Matt Krause, has fueled much of the book challenge activity in Texas.3 Although public complaints often cite pornography as the 1 "Schools nationwide are quietly removing books from their libraries", Washington Post, published Mar 22, 2022, accessed Mar 24, 2022, https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/03/22/school-librarian-book-bans-challenges/ 2 “How the library wars have played out in one Texas county,” AXIOS Austin, published and accessed Mar 24, 2022, https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2022/03/24/library-books-wars-texas-llano-county-censorship 3 "All 850 Books Texas Lawmaker Matt Krause Wants to Ban: An Analysis", Book Riot, published Nov 5, 2021, accessed Mar 24, 2022, https://bookriot.com/texas-book-ban-list/ justification for challenge4, most of the challenges revolve around issues of race and racism, sex education, and LGBTQ topics.5 We believe it is a core mission of the public library to provide quality information from a diversity of viewpoints, especially on these kinds of topics. We also believe book bans and these undue challenges are attacks on the open access and free inquiry that are essential to our democracy6. The "Freedom to Read" is a constitutional right7 that we should act to protect in the event that such challenges do occur at the Austin Public Library. Library Commission Action Although the Austin Public Library (APL) has not received any such challenges at this time, it is a potential concern. The Austin Library Commission wants to take steps to ensure public access to library materials is not hampered by such challenges, should one arise. At the Jan 24, 2022 regular commission meeting of the Austin Library Commission, APL Director Roosevelt Weeks presented a Statement on Book Banning and Library Censorship. It states the public has a "right to read" at the APL, and highlights the APL Materials Selection Policy to develop "responsive collections."8 4 "Texas governor decries school library books …
Draft "Freedom to Read" Resolution WHEREAS, open access and free inquiry are key components of a democratic society; and WHEREAS, libraries are a trusted source to which the public turns for authoritative, timely, and accurate information; and WHEREAS, the role of libraries is to collect and make available information from a wide diversity of perspectives; and WHEREAS, including materials on a particular topic or expressing a particular opinion does not connote approval or advocacy of that topic or opinion; and WHEREAS, the American Library Association (ALA) has found that the "Freedom to Read" is essential to our democracy and has issued a statement of such [https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/freedomreadstatement]; and WHEREAS, the Austin Public Library follows generally accepted professional practices when selecting materials for inclusion in its collection; and WHEREAS, book challenges have been used to attack the Freedom to Read [https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/aboutbannedbooks]; and WHEREAS, the Austin Public Library has a materials reconsideration process that is fair, deliberative, equitable, and accessible to the public; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE AUSTIN LIBRARY COMMISSION: The Austin Library Commission supports the ALA Freedom to Read statement and opposes book banning. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The Austin Library Commission supports the Austin Public Library policy for materials selection. The Austin Library Commission supports the Austin Public Library process for reconsideration, and endorses its use for public concern of library materials. Submitted by the Freedom to Read Working Group of the Austin Library Commission.
28-Mar-2022 Status Report Report to the Austin Public Library Commission by the Freedom to Read Working Group WG participants include: ● Commissioner Courtney Rosenthal, chair ● Commissioner Eric Frierson ● Commissioner Lynda Infante ● Commissioner Steven Self ● Commissioner Mark Smith ● Frank Giammarino, APL Collections Department Manager The WG met via video conference on March 9, and via online collaboration. We have identified four goals for the working group: ● Draft a resolution of commission support for Freedom to Read and oppose book bannings incidents ● Draft a recommendation of City Council action for same ● Remain on stand-by to offer rapid response support in the event of local book banning ● Monitor status of local schools and other possible organizations, seeking ways to provide city support in the event of book banning incidents We plan to present the two draft documents listed above for discussion and possible action at the March 28 commission meeting. Next, the working group will continue, to: ● address any further direction from the Commission ● work to advance the Council recommendation, if approved ● monitor events in support of the final two goals listed above
Director’s Report March 2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS HIghlights __________________________________________________________________ 3 Facilities Services ____________________________________________________________ 5 FY2018 Bond Program Summary ___________________________________________________________ 5 FY2012 Bond Program Summary ___________________________________________________________ 8 Austin History Center ________________________________________________________ 12 Library Priorities ____________________________________________________________ 13 Literacy Advancement ___________________________________________________________________ 13 Digital Inclusion & STEM _________________________________________________________________ 13 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion _______________________________________________________________ 14 Civic and Community Engagement _________________________________________________________ 14 Staff Development ______________________________________________________________________ 14 Workforce and Economic Development ______________________________________________________ 14 APL By the Numbers ________________________________________________________ 15 Collections Circulation February ___________________________________________________________ 15 HIGHLIGHTS Austin Public Library Announces Expanded Hours Starting March 28 Austin Public Library will be expanding the open hours for all library locations, starting March 28, 2022. The change comes after two years of reduced hours and capacity at library locations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We know that the community has missed being able to more easily visit their neighborhood libraries over the past two years,” stated Austin Public Library director Roosevelt Weeks. “Your libraries have missed you as well. We are excited to be able to expand access to our locations to ensure that more people in our community are able to safely access information and resources.” Central Library Hours Effective March 28 Monday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday Closed Branch libraries Hours Effective March 28 Monday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm* Sunday Closed *St. John Branch closes 4:00 pm on Saturdays Also effective March 28, Austin Public Library’s used bookstore Recycled Reads will be adding Wednesday to its current list of open days, operating 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursdays. Austin History Center will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. April 4. The expansion of hours also marks the return of in-person programming and events at Austin Public Library locations. Library customers will be able to begin reserving space in the Central Library’s Shared Learning Rooms starting March 28. Customers will also be able to reserve space in community meeting rooms starting Additionally, the four library locations currently offering Curbside Hold Pickup …
