Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for May 1, 2024 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. Briefings 2. Code processes – 409 E Monroe Street. Historic zoning applications 2102 Four Oaks Lane – Commission-initiated historic zoning. Historic landmark and historic district applications 801 Lydia Street – Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District – Total demolition. 1000 Blanco Street – West Austin Fire Station – New construction outbuilding and concrete pad. 1006 Congress Avenue – Old Bakery and Emporium – Mural. 1201 Travis Heights Boulevard – Stacy House – New construction accessory dwelling unit. 4110 Avenue F – Hyde Park Local Historic District – New construction accessory dwelling unit and addition. 1409 Alta Vista Avenue – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Total demolition. 2521 Harris Boulevard – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – New construction. 516 E 6th Street – Sixth Street National Register Historic District – Alteration/renovation. National Register district permit applications 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 3007 Oakmont Boulevard – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – Partial demolition/addition. 1102 Charlotte Street – Clarksville National Register Historic District – New construction. 1008 Spence Street – Willow-Spence National Register Historic District – Partial demolition/addition. 2307 Windsor Road #2 – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – Total demolition. Demolition and relocation permit applications (all total demolitions unless otherwise noted) 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 3205 Tom Green Street 400 W Live Oak Street – Site plan exemption. 7304 Knox Lane – Relocation. 801 W 29th Street – Partial demolition. 501 Texas Avenue – Partial demolition. 803 River Road 5514 Montview Street 2806 Pecos Street 1205 Cotton Street
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, May 1st, 2024 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 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. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, Chair Witt Featherston, Vice Chair Kevin Koch Carl Larosche Trey McWhorter Harmony Grogan Jaime Alvarez Roxanne Evans Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. April 3, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. 1 BRIEFINGS 2. Presentation on Code Department processes Presenter: Sonya Herrera, Law Department PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 3. PR-2024-008278 – 2102 Four Oaks Ln. Council District 5 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Ryan Rodenberg City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Recommend the proposed zoning change from family residence (SF-2) to family residence-historic landmark (SF-2-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 4. PR-2024-014961 – 801 Lydia St. Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed April 3, 2024) Applicant: Jennifer Hanlen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request to the June 5, 2024 meeting. 5. HR-2024-025501 – 1000 Blanco St. West Austin Fire Station Council District 9 Proposal: Build new construction outbuilding and concrete pad. Applicant: GAATN City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request to the June 5, 2024 meeting. 6. HR-2024-040233 – 1006 Congress Ave. Old Bakery and Emporium Council District 9 Proposal: Paint a mural. Applicant: Kim McKnight City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Concur with Committee feedback and request that additional monitoring of the substrate be performed regularly over the course of the …
1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, April 3rd, 2024 – 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. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, Chair x Witt Featherston, Vice Chair x Kevin Koch x Carl Larosche ab Trey McWhorter x Harmony Grogan x late late x x late Jaime Alvarez Roxanne Evans Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Scott Henson spoke on his research projects and booklets. Wolf Sittler spoke on Norwood House. Samantha Smoot spoke on 409 E Monroe. Meghan King spoke on Preservation Austin updates. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. March 6, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. BRIEFINGS 2. Presentation on Resolution no. 20230914-078 regarding the installation of an LGBTQIA+ historical marker at 4th & Colorado Presenter: Toby Johnson 3. Presentation on Code Department processes Presenter: Sonya Herrera CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA Item 4 was pulled for discussion. Item 5 was pulled for discussion. Item 6 was pulled for discussion. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 7. HR-2023-020047 – 4004 Avenue H Hyde Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Addition of porch and Accessory Dwelling Unit. Applicant: J.C. Schmeil City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. Item 8 was pulled for discussion. 9. HR-2024-030185 – 1504 West Lynn St. Violet Crown Council District 10 Proposal: Construct addition, remodel, …
11 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MAY 1, 2024 HR-2024-037833 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 2521 HARRIS BOULEVARD PROPOSAL Construct a new residence and detached garage. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposed new building is a two-story house clad in brick and horizonal wood siding. Its cross-gabled roof form has shallow eaves and copper accents at the entryway. Fenestration includes multi-light windows in traditional patterns and an arched front door. 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: Residential new construction 1. Location The building and garage are appropriately set back. 2. Orientation The proposed building is oriented towards the primary streetscape, and the garage is oriented similarly to other garages in the district. 3. Scale, massing, and height The proposed building appears mostly appropriate in scale, massing, and height. 4. Proportions The proposed building’s proportions, design, and style are consistent with the surrounding district. 5. Design and style The proposed building’s proportions, design, and style are consistent with the surrounding district. 6. Roofs The proposed roofline is mostly compatible, with more complex elements not visible from the street. 7. Exterior walls Proposed exterior walls are appropriate. 8. Windows and doors Proposed fenestration is appropriate. 9. Porches The proposed covered stoop is compatible. 10. Chimneys The proposed project does not have a boxed chimney. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. COMMITTEE FEEDBACK Consider operable shutters and reconfiguration of central windows. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Comment on plans. LOCATION MAP 11 – 2
ATTIC 1000 SF ATTIC 247 SF DN 2ND FLOOR 1400 SF BALCONY 171 SF ATTIC 485 SF DRIVEWAY 779 SF GARAGE 355 SF UP UNCOVERED PORCH X SF COPING 52 SF WATER 141 SF COVERED PORCH 171 SF 1ST FLOOR 1993 SF COVERED PORCH 34 SF OTHER COVERED 34 SF ADA COMPLIANT DOOR THRESHOLD 1 / 2 " M A X CONCRETE GARAGE Visitability Notes 1. Light switches and environmental controls to be installed maximum 48" above the interior floor level. 2. Outlets and receptacles to be installed minimum 15" above interior floor level (except for floor outlets). Visitability Entrance 1. Door to be 3'-0" x 8'-0"minimum. 2. Landing to be 3'-0" x 3'-0" minimum with maximum slope of 1 4"/ft. If foundation plan shows more than 1 2" drop, design professional must provide threshold detail. 3. PROJECT 2521 HARRIS OWNER GREATER AUSTIN BUILDERS REVISIONS NO 1 ISSUE PERMIT DATE Visitability Bathroom NOTES 1. Door to be 3'-0" x 8'-0" minimum. 31" CEDAR ELM OVERHANGS IN SETBACKS SHALL BE UNVENTED AND PROVIDED WITH SOLID BLOCKING FROM TOP PLATE TO ROOF DECKING REGRADE IF NECESSARY TO GET 6" ABOVE GRADE ALONG PERIMETER OF SLAB) 29" SYCAMORE SEAL & SIGNATURE 40'-0" MCMANSION ZONE #3 40'-0" MCMANSION ZONE #2 22" CEDAR ELM TO BE REMOVED L O W P O I N T = 6 0 3 . 5 ' G A R A G E 5' SIDE SETBACK 40'-0" MCMANSION ZONE #1 LOT SIZE = 8420 SF (N 60° W 140') N 62°54'02" W 140.00' 603' OFF STREET PARKING SPACE 8.5X17.5 FFE: 603.5' SEE VISITABLE ENTRANCE NOTES 3'-0" UP 22.5" CEDAR ELM 30"X30" CLEAR 2'-8" H I G H P O I N T = 6 0 3 . 5 ' G A R A G E ) T A L P ( E U P ' 5 K C A B T E S R A E R ' 0 1 ) ' 0 6 W ° 0 3 S ( ' 9 0 . 0 6 W ' " 0 4 1 2 ° 7 2 S 18'X8' POOL SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE FFE: 604' E N I L G N I D L I U B K C A B T E S T N O R F ' 5 3 " 0 - ' 3 " 0 - ' 2 " 0 - ' 3 L O W P …
12 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MAY 1, 2024 HR-2024-043566 SIXTH STREET NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 516 EAST SIXTH STREET PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Remodel a ca. 1935 stucco commercial building associated with Louis D. Lyons. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposed alterations will convert the building from retail to restaurant, maintaining as much of the historic fabric as possible. The proposed design recommends repainting the painted stucco façade. It keeps the existing openings and replaces and reconfigures the new storefront and non-historic second-floor windows. A new painted metal awning is proposed Two-story building with a painted stucco façade and simple tile details. The existing storefront is altered from the original design; however, it maintains the historic fabric of 6th Street. There are two lion sculptures on the stop cornice of this building, and the initials LDL are carved into the stucco. In the 1930s, African American businessman and civic leader Louis D. Lyons purchased the building at 514 E. 6th Street and constructed a new “sister” building next door at 516 East 6th, which eventually became a paint store. L.D. Lyons is a well-known historical figure throughout Austin's history. Son-in-law to Edward Carrington (who originally owned the store at 520-522 E. 6th Street before Lyons took over the business in 1919), Lyons played a crucial role in helping Black business owners by extending lines of credit to them when many banks would not. Notably, either the upper floor or a rear building behind 514 and 516 E. 6th Street was the home of the American Woodmen, a Black fraternal and benefits organization begun in Austin by Cassius M. White and Granville W. Norman at the turn of the century.1 By the 1950s, the Woodmen boasted about 50,000 members.2 Lyons owned and operated community facilities for the Knights of Pythias, a charitable fraternity, and Lyons Hall, a gathering space above the grocery store; he also served as head of the Chamber of Commerce. By the 1960s, both buildings contained businesses owned by the Olson family under the Southern Investments umbrella. 516 housed the finance offices. DESIGN STANDARDS The design standards established by Ordinance No. 20230720-160 (July 2023) and based on the Citywide Historic Design Standards for properties in the 500 and 600 blocks of East Sixth Street apply. The proposed project was evaluated based on the following applicable standards: Rehabilitate and adaptively reuse contributing buildings, including at …
SIXTH STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT REVITALIZATION 516 E 6T H STREET H L C R E V I E W | 5 1 6 E 6 T H S T R E E T P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | A P R I L 0 5 , 2 0 2 4 1 of 9 516 E 6th Street 500 Block PROPERTY SUMMARY: ADDRESS: 516 E 6TH STREET CURRENT NAME: PRIVATE STOCK 1975 NHRP SURVEY: CONTRIBUTING SIXTH STREET SNAPSHOP RE-SURVEY, 2022: CONTRIBUTING CURRENT USE: RETAIL T E E R T S S E H C E N E 6TH ST. T E E R T S R E V I R D E R SITE PLAN CURRENT PHOTOGRAPH (2023) S S E R G N O C S O Z A R B O T N I C A J N A S Y T I N I R T E 6 T H S E H C E N R E V I R D E R E N I B A S 5 3 - I SIXTH STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT LEGEND P R O P E R T Y O V E R V I E W H L C R E V I E W | 5 1 6 E 6 T H S T R E E T P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | A P R I L 0 5 , 2 0 2 4 2 of 9 516 E 6th Street North Elevation Austin History Center, c. 1970, Austin, Texas HISTORIC PHOTO : 1970 CURRENT CONDITION : 2023 PROPOSED WEST ELEVATION B U I L D I N G C O M P A R I S O N O V E R T I M E H L C R E V I E W | 5 1 6 E 6 T H S T R E E T P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | A P R I …
14 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MAY 1, 2023 HR-2024-043119 OLD WEST AUSTIN 3007 OAKMONT BOULEVARD PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS Partially demolish and construct an addition to a ca. 1955 house. The house was approved for total demolition in 2022 and the design for the new house revised. Demolish the majority of the existing house to construct a two-story cross-gabled house clad in fiber cement siding and stone veneer, with 2:2 windows and shed dormers. 3007 Oakmont is a one-story Ranch house with enclosed carport. The house located at 3007 Oakmont Boulevard was constructed in 1955. Early residents were Allen Jackson, a student, and renters Don and Betty Payne. 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. As the new plans do not retain most of the original house, the following new construction standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The proposed building appears to be appropriately sited and set back. 2. Orientation The proposed building’s orientation is consistent with the design standards; however, the front-facing garage is not compatible. 3. Scale, massing, and height The proposed building’s scale and height appears to be appropriate when compared to the surrounding one and two-story houses. 4. Proportions The proposed building’s proportions, design, and style somewhat reflect those of the surrounding district. 6. Roofs The proposed roof is compatible with the district. 7. Exterior walls The proposed stucco and stone are compatible with the district. 8. Windows and doors Proposed fenestration is somewhat compatible, though 2:2 windows are not stylistically appropriate. Summary The project somewhat meets the applicable standards. 14 – 2 PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Old West Austin National Register district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain a moderate to low degree of integrity. Windows have been replaced and the carport was enclosed in 1986 to install a bay window, per permit history. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is constructed in the Ranch style. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. …
3007 Oakmont Blvd. SUBMITTAL FOR 5/1/24 HLC REVIEW Margaret & Chris Burns, Owners | Paul DeGroot, Architect 1 Neighborhood PHOTOS OF NEIGHBORING HOMES EXISTING HOME AT 3007 OAKMONT VIEWS OF AREAS TO BE MODIFIED 2 Neighboring and Existing Homes NEIGHBOR TO LEFT AND EXISTING HOUSE EXISTING HOUSE EXISTING HOUSE AND NEIGHBOR TO RIGHT NEIGHBOR TO THE RIGHT 3 Areas to be Modified WEST ELEVATION NORTH ELEVATION SOUTH ELEVATION 4 EAST ELEVATION Plans & Elevations SITE PLAN STORAGE ROOM PLAN DEMOLITION AND FLOOR PLAN FUTURE SECOND FLOOR ROOF PLAN SECTIONS ELEVATIONS 5 6 7 Note: Demolition of existing house was previously approved by HLC 12/14/22 8 9 10 11 12 Materials and Colors ELEVATION CLAPBOARD STONE ROOF WINDOWS, DOORS, SHUTTERS 13 Materials and Colors CLAPBOARD STONE WINDOWS DOOR SHUTTERS ROOF Thank You. 15
15 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MAY 1, 2024 HR-2024-042688 CLARKSVILLE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1102 CHARLOTTE STREET PROPOSAL Construct a new residence. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposed new building is two and one-half stories in height. It has a compound roofline with shed and side-gabled elements. It is clad in vertical wood siding, with a wood screen hiding the front-facing carport. Fenestration includes sliding glass doors and windows, fixed undivided windows, and divided casements. 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: Residential new construction 1. Location The proposed new building is set back appropriately from the street. 2. Orientation The proposed new building is oriented toward the primary street. The front-facing carport, while screened, is not appropriately oriented. 3. Scale, massing, and height The proposed new building is much larger in scale and height than surrounding contributing buildings, though its stepped massing may alleviate the effect. 4. Proportions The proposed building’s proportions do not appear to reflect the surrounding district. 5. Design and style The proposed building is consistent in design and style, though it does not appear to reflect the contributing buildings in the district. 6. Roofs The proposed compound roof is both taller and more complex than the surrounding contributing buildings. 7. Exterior walls The proposed vertical siding is somewhat appropriate, though it may exacerbate the building’s verticality. 8. Windows and doors Proposed fenestration is somewhat compatible. 9. Porches The proposed front porch is somewhat compatible. 10. Chimneys Plans specify a boxed chimney. 11. Attached garages and carports See 2. Summary The project meets some of the applicable standards. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Comment on plans. LOCATION MAP 15 – 2
16 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MAY 1, 2024 HR-2024-043013 WILLOW-SPENCE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1008 SPENCE STREET Partially demolish and construct a two-story addition to a one-story ca. 1916 house. PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS The proposed addition is constructed immediately behind the roof ridgeline and retains the first 15 feet of the house. It echoes the hipped roof of the original structure. Both the addition and the existing house are proposed to be clad in horizontal fiber cement siding, with new aluminum-clad 1:1 windows. The Willow-Spence National Register Historic District nomination describes the property as a one-story wood-framed house with a hipped roof and corner front porch supported by wooden columns. The house at 1008 Spence Street was built around 1916 by Robert J. Hammond, a real estate broker. Hammond’s parents, Charles and Fannie Hammond, lived there until around 1929. Charles W. Hammond worked as a plasterer. By 1931, both father and son had died, and Fannie Hammond moved from the house. Bennett F. and Lena Bryant were its next occupants; Bennett Bryant worked as a lineman for the City Electric Company. Though he died in 1942, Lena Bryant remained in her home for at least the next decade. 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: Residential additions 1. Location The proposed addition is located at the rear-side of the existing building. 2. Scale, massing, and height The proposed addition is somewhat compatible; though it is two stories in height, it is set back sufficiently to reduce its visual weight. Recessing it further or articulating the new massing with setbacks or materials would enhance its compatibility. 4. Roofs The proposed roofline is compatible; however, exposed rafter tails may give the appearance of false historicism. 3. Design and style The proposed design and style are compatible. 5. Exterior walls Proposed exterior materials are compatible. 6. Windows, screens, and doors Most of the proposed fenestration is compatible. Summary The project mostly meets the applicable standards. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Willow-Spence National Register district. 16 – 2 Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS MAY 1, 2024 PR-2024-018182; GF-2024-030562 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 2307 WINDSOR ROAD #2 17 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1950 house and outbuilding. ARCHITECTURE 2307 Windsor Road #2 is a two-story Mid-century Modern house with a flat roof, rustic stone and board-and-batten cladding, expansive fixed windows, a substantial stone chimney, and an inset carport at the one-story portion of the house. It was designed by Arthur Fehr of Fehr and Granger (see backup). The building is set back between Windsor and East Windsor Roads, accessible only by a steeply sloped drive behind two street-frontage houses and invisible from both Windsor and East Windsor. Its stepped-down form nestles into the hillside with a two-story bank of windows facing downtown. RESEARCH The house at 2307 Windsor Road #2, originally addressed as 2300 East Windsor Road, was constructed in 1950 for Judge Trueman O’Quinn and his family by Arthur Fehr. O’Quinn, an attorney, graduated from the University of Texas after reporting and editing for the Beaumont Enterprise, the Austin American, and the Daily Texan.1 While still a student, he was elected to the 42nd Texas Legislature for Jefferson County from 1931 to 1932. After a few years in private practice, O’Quinn worked as an Austin assistant city attorney and was appointed chief City Attorney in 1939, a position he held until 1950. During World War II, he worked as Staff Judge Advocate after the Allied invasion of Normandy and occupation of Germany.2 The Windsor Road house was constructed the same year O’Quinn left the City for private practice. Throughout the 1960s and ‘70s, he held numerous public and political posts, including fourteen years as Travis County’s Democratic Chairman and as the official counsel for the University of Texas. He was appointed to the Third Court of Civil Appeals in 1967 and served for thirteen years.3 O’Quinn was best known for his role as a prolific collector and prominent amateur historian of William Sydney Porter, known as O. Henry. “For almost half a century he gathered first editions, photos, manuscripts, and other memorabilia. He donated the staggering collection to The O. Henry Resources at the Austin History Center in 1982, a contribution without parallel,” notes Britney Jeffrey in the Texas State Historical Association’s Handbook of Texas. “Throughout his adult life, O'Quinn wrote articles and delivered speeches.”4 He was instrumental in saving two O. …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: jules caplan Contreras, Kalan Fahnestock, Sam; Harden, Joi Re: 2024-018182 Monday, March 25, 2024 5:58:09 PM image001.png External Email - Exercise Caution Please see an email under separate from the former owner providing his support for demolition. I will send you tomorrow, photographs showing the condition of the property and the fact that the house is not visible from Windsor Road nor Windsor Road East. I hope that you will support demolition. Thank you. Sincerely, Jules On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, Contreras, Kalan <Kalan.Contreras@austintexas.gov> wrote: Hi all, Thanks for bringing this to my attention. Unfortunately, Amber was mistaken in her assessment, likely due to the complex nature of the site and its unit numbering; she did not consult with our team about either the property’s referral potential or about your communication with her. I recently performed a site visit to this property and determined that the mid-century building located between Windsor and East Windsor roads, previously owned by the Trueman O’Quinn family, would require Commission review due to both its contributing status in the historic district and its potential eligibility as a historic landmark. While Amber is no longer with the City of Austin, please know that I have escalated this issue to our division manager, Zoning Officer Joi Harden, who is also copied on this e-mail. I sincerely apologize for this mistake and am happy to discuss future properties with you to determine Code-required referrals to the Historic Landmark Commission. With gratitude, Kalan Contreras MSHP | 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. Dear Sam, Sincerely, Jules Dear Jules, From: jules caplan Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 6:42 PM To: Fahnestock, Sam <Sam.Fahnestock@austintexas.gov> Cc: Subject: Re: 2024-018182 > ; Allen, Amber <Amber.Allen@austintexas.gov> You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution This would be a big problem. Amber Allen in her capacity as Planner III in the Historic Preservation office repeatedly assured me and others in multiple emails that the City …
