Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for December 14, 2020 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. The Historic Landmark Commission meeting will be held with social distancing modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in‐person input will be allowed. All speakers (applicants included) must register to speak in advance no later than Sunday, December 13 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To register, applicants and community members must: Email or call the board liaison at preservation@austintexas.gov or (512) 974‐1264 no later than noon on Sunday, December 13. The information required is the speaker name; item number(s) they wish to speak on; whether they are for, against, or neutral; and an email address. People who have submitted a request to speak will receive either an email or a phone call on the day of the meeting, which will provide the telephone number to call. Handouts or other information may be emailed to preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Sunday, December 13. This information will be provided to commissioners in advance of the meeting. Historic Zoning applications Address/description Item 416 W 12th Street (HDP‐2020‐0440) – Commission‐initiated zoning A.1 Historic landmark and historic district applications Item B.1 Address/description 5400 Freidrich Lane (C14H‐1982‐0004) – Replace all windows with solid vinyl windows (applicant‐ requested postponement November 16, 2020) 2406 Harris Boulevard (C14H‐2009‐0021) – Construct a pool in the front yard of the Jackson‐Novy‐ Kelly‐Hoey House (applicant‐requested postponement November 16, 2020) 910 Poplar Street (C14H‐1999‐0013) – Construct two detached apartment buildings behind Maverick Miller house (applicant‐requested postponement November 16, 2020) 3505 W 35th St (C14H‐1992‐0003)– Heritage Grant‐funded work to repair masonry entrance columns, front gate and perimeter wall; roof replacement of historic garden sheds at the Mayfield‐Gutsch House and Gardens 1410 Rio Grande St (C14H‐2009‐0026) – Heritage Grant‐funded work to repair and stabilize first floor porch at the Byrne‐Reed House 1101 E. 10th Street (C14H‐1987‐0002) – Heritage Grant‐funded work to repair the belfry and relocate the bell at the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church B.7 1100 Kingsbury Street – Heritage Grant‐funded work to rehabilitate the Tudor Cottage at Pease Park B.2 B.3 B.4 B.5 B.6 National Register Historic District permit applications Item C.1 Address/description 1406 Ethridge Ave (GF‐2020‐162558) – Reconstruct a rear …
B.4 - 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS DECEMBER 14, 2020 C14H-1992-0003 Mayfield-Gutsch House and Gardens 3505 West 35th Street Perform maintenance and repairs as part of the Heritage Grant program. 1) Repair and rehabilitate three masonry entrance columns and gates along 35th Street and 2) Repair and selectively reconstruct 75’ of historic perimeter wall behind dovecote. 3) Replace deteriorated composition shingle roofs on historic garden sheds with corrugated PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS one gate within the gardens. metal, the original material. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation are used to evaluate projects on historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 6. Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match the old in design, color, texture, and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence. The proposed repair, rehabilitation, and reconstruction projects preserve as much original material as possible. Proposed reconstruction covers a minimal area of the historic wall and will not detract from the craftsmanship of the original. Documentary evidence is available to substantiate use of corrugated metal for replacement roof material on garden sheds. The project meets the applicable standard. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS Not reviewed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve as proposed.
Summary of Mayfield Park Proposed Work Entry column and gate repair PARD will repair and rehabilitate three masonry entrance columns and gates along 35th Street and one gate within the gardens. All work will comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Historic Wall repair and select reconstruction The Mayfield Council received a Heritage Grant to repair and selectively reconstruct 75’ of the historic perimeter wall behind the historic dovecote. All work will comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Historic Garden Sheds Roof Replacement The historic garden sheds at Mayfield Park were originally corrugated metal and were placed with composition shingle in the early 1990s. The roofs are due for replacement and PARD is proposing to return to the corrugated metal. All work will comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.
PROPOSAL B.6 - 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS METROPOLITAN AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH DECEMBER 14, 2020 C14H-1987-0002 1101 E. 10TH STREET Repair to the belfry and relocation of the bell at the Metropolitan AME Church has received a FY 2021 Heritage Grant award. The work is part of a broader scope issued a Certificate of Appropriateness by the Historic Landmark Commission in February 2012. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) At the belfry and northeast tower, proposed work entails repair and/or replacement of damaged stone and repointing of stone and brick where mortar is missing or gaps exceed 1/8”. Repair of damaged roof framing is also required. The work will employ repair mortars and cut stone to match existing. 2) Belfry louver openings will also be repaired, including recoating of steel lintels with a marine-grade product and installation of flashing and new cedar louvers. 3) The bell will be removed from the bell tower, cleaned and waxed, and mounted on the existing church sign with a protective cover. The design of the protective cover will be the subject of a future Certificate of Appropriateness. 4) Additional masonry repairs to the east tower may be performed as funding permits. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation are used to evaluate projects on historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 2) The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. The removal of distinctive materials or alteration of features, spaces, and spatial relationships that characterize a property will be avoided. Removal of the bell from the belfry is necessitated by structural issues. The bell will be displayed on site. 5) Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match the old in design, color, texture, and where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence. The project entails repair or in-kind replacement of deteriorated features, including masonry elements and wood louvers. The mason will perform mortar analysis and match the color, composition, and hardness of the existing mortar. If appropriate, Type S mortar will be used due to the height of the tower. 6) Chemical or physical treatments, if appropriate, will be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. Treatments that cause damage to historic materials will not be used. …
REPOINT BRICK REPAIR STONE MORTAR STONE LINTEL CLEAN STEEL LINTEL AND REPAINT, REFER TO STRUCTURAL FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS REMOVE WOOD LOUVER, REPLACE WITH NEW CEDAR LOUVER REPAIR STONE REPOINT BRICK REPLACE DAMAGED STONE LINTEL CLEAN STEEL LINTEL AND REPAINT, REFER TO STRUCTURAL FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS REMOVE WOOD LOUVER, REPLACE WITH NEW CEDAR LOUVER SEAL AROUND WINDOWS TO REMAIN t v r . h c r u h C E M A n a t i l \ o p o r t e M h c r u h C E M A n a t i l o p o r t e M 8 1 0 2 _ \ t i v e R \ : N : : M A 9 0 5 1 1 1 0 2 0 2 8 2 0 1 / / SOUTH FACADE INTERIOR OF LOUVER METAL SCREEN METAL SCREEN PROJECT SCOPE GENERAL NOTES ISSUE DATE: PROJECT NUMBER: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: 28 OCT 2020 171003 ZWR DDC REVISIONS: NO REFERENCE ISSUED I. II. III. • • • Close up Visual Inspection of Stone and Masonry (Belfry Only) • • Identify all cracked, broken, and displaced stones Identify all stones with missing pieces, compromised cross sections or other damage that reduces the integrity of the stone material. Provide documentation noting areas requiring repair with confirmed and /or suggestion for repair techniques and materials. Acceptable products for repair may be obtained from Cathedral Stone Products/ Jahn Masonry Restoration Systems. Provide submittal for steps and equipment required for shoring louver openings and removal of bell. Include limited site plan showing location of lift and reach confirming that no permanent utilities, building or other improvements will be permanently damaged. Note methods of stabilizing/ leveling lift, methods for shoring and protection of the public from interference with work to be performed and from any debris produced by construction. Lintels • Louvers • • Remove rust and corrosion from exposed metal lintels. Repaint to cover with SW high performance marine alkyd or equal coating. Ensure end bearing of sufficient depth into the adjacent wall of exposed and repainted lintels prior to reinstallation of stone. Remove existing louvers Provide exterior plywood for opening. Provide stud wall infill for plywood attachment. Do not drill into masonry or brick. Combine louver protection and shoring that may be required for the removal and/or repair of deteriorated masonry. …
PROPOSAL HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS DECEMBER 14, 2020 1100 KINGSBURY STREET (PEASE PARK) OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT B.7 - 1 Rehabilitation of the Tudor Cottage, a contributing building within Pease Park in the Old West Austin National Register Historic District, has received a FY 2021 Heritage Grant award. The proposed work to the building, along with additional work in Pease Park, was previously reviewed by the Historic Landmark Commission in September 2019 under a National Register Historic District permit. ARCHITECTURE Rectangular-plan building with side-gabled roof, brick cladding, window openings with louvered vents, flush wood replacement doors, and half-timbering in the gable ends. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Rehabilitation work on the Tudor Cottage includes in-kind replacement of the wood shingle roof, replacement of the louvered wood vents with 2:2 clad-wood windows, replacement of existing doors with partially glazed wood doors, and addition of paired fully-glazed doors and sidelights on the north wall surmounted by a new flat steel awning. Adding the new doors and sidelights will entail removing three existing window openings and the portion of the historic wall between them. All work was previously reviewed by the Historic Landmark Commission, excepting the roof replacement. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW Pease Park is a contributing property in the Old West Austin Historic District and appears to meet the standards for designation as a historic landmark. It is a State Antiquities Landmark and a Lone Star Legacy Park (a park that holds special prominence in the local community and the state of Texas). Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The property is more than 50 years old, having been established as a public park in 1875. The contributing building was constructed as a restroom in 1926. 2) The property retains a high degree of integrity. 3) Properties must meet two historic designation criteria for landmark designation (City of Austin Land Development Code (Section 25-2-352). The property meets multiple criteria. a. Architecture. The building is a compact example of the Tudor Revival style and appears to be architecturally significant. b. Historical association. Pease Park is associated with the full sweep of Austin history, from Native American habitation to encampments just after the Civil War to Governor E. M. Pease, who donated the property to the City as a park in 1875, to civic efforts that reflected both local growth and national trends. In the mid-1920s, the Kiwanis Club spearheaded a significant …
KINGSBURY COMMONS - SUPPORT BUILDINGS CONCEPT RENDERING ZONING & CODE ANALYSIS BUILDINGS A & B BUILDING C FOR REFERENCE ONLY VICINITY MAP LEGAL DESCRIPTION 42.26 AC OF OLT 8 DIVISION Z AND 12.85 AC OF OLT 12&13 DIVISION E. LEGAL DESCRIPTION 42.26 AC OF OLT 8 DIVISION Z AND 12.85 AC OF OLT 12&13 DIVISION E. LEGAL DESCRIPTION 42.26 AC OF OLT 8 DIVISION Z AND 12.85 AC OF OLT 12&13 DIVISION E. BUILDING A BUILDING CODES BUILDING B BUILDING CODES BUILDING C BUILDING CODES 2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2014 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2014 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE BUILDING DESCRIPTION STEEL FRAMED PUBLIC RESTROOMS BUILDING DESCRIPTION STEEL FRAMED STORAGE BUILDING BUILDING DESCRIPTION 2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2014 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE HISTORIC TUDOR COTTAGE, ASSEMBLY SPACE. ADAPTIVE REUSE OF HISTORIC TUDOR COTTAGE LEGAL JURISDICTION CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS LEGAL JURISDICTION CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION GROUP B OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION GROUP S-2 TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION II-B TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION II-B FIRE SPRINKLER NOT REQUIRED PER 903.2.1.3 FIRE SPRINKLER NOT REQUIRED PER 903.2.1.3 LEGAL JURISDICTION CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION GROUP B TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION V-B FIRE SPRINKLER NOT REQUIRED PER 903.2.1.3 HISTORICAL NOTES 1. THIS IS A HISTORICALLY CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE, AND PRESERVATION IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. EXTREME CARE SHALL BE TAKEN TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THIS STRUCTURE DURING SELECTIVE DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION. IF ANY UNFORESEEN CONDITIONS ARISE, STOP WORK AND CONTACT THE ARCHITECT IMMEDIATELY. 2. ALL EXISTING COMPONENTS TO REMAIN ARE TO BE PROTECTED DURING DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION BY THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR. ANY DAMAGED MATERIAL IS TO BE REPAIRED, REPLACED OR REBUILT IN A MANNER ACCEPTABLE TO THE OWNER AND ARCHITECT. 3. DEMOLITION PHASE: THIS STAGE IS CRITICAL TO THE SUCCESS OF THIS PROJECT AND MUST BE CONSIDERED A STAGE OF DISCOVERY. EXTREME CARE MUST BE TAKEN, ESPECIALLY IN AREAS OF QUESTION TO NOT DESTROY ORIGINAL MATERIALS. RECKLESS DESTRUCTION OF SALVAGEABLE, RE-USABLE ORIGINAL MATERIALS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED AND CM/GC WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED MATERIALS. 4. IT IS OUR INTENTION THAT ALL WORK CONFORM TO THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIORS STANDARDS …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS NOVEMBER 16, 2020 1406 ETHRIDGE AVENUE GF-2020-162558 C.3 - 1 PROPOSAL OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT Construct a rear and garage addition; replace fenestration; box in porch columns and add a gabled roof. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Replace partial-width porch. 2) Construct an addition. The proposed 1.5-story portion of the addition, clad in vertical wood siding, combines a garage with entry at the east (main) elevation with living space above. It features a side-gabled roof and metal-roofed shed dormers. The 2-story portion of the proposed addition is clad in stone veneer and combines a gabled tile roof with standing-seam metal shed accents atop exposed rafter tails. 3) Apply new wood shutters to east elevation. 4) Replace all windows and doors. Proposed replacement windows will match existing in light pattern and size. 5) Replace metal roof with tile. RESEARCH The house at 1406 Ethridge Avenue was built in 1939 for Reverend Edmund Heinsohn, a lawyer and minister, and his family. Heinsohn served as the pastor of University Methodist Church for over a quarter-century, setting a record for the longest stay in a single congregation for a Methodist minister. Heinsohn was a trustee of Southwestern University for nearly forty years and chairman of the board of trustees at Huston-Tillotson College for thirty. He served on the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for twenty-five years. In 1958, Heinsohn was honored as the city’s “Most Worthy Citizen” by the Austin Real Estate Board for his long career in ministry and service. Heinsohn’s Austin legacy is rooted in his anti-war and anti-segregation activism throughout the twentieth century. In the 1930s and 1940s, he spoke up for American neutrality, opposed the religious oppression perpetrated by the Nazi regime, and promoted nonviolence as vice- president of the Methodist Commission on World Peace. University Methodist became one of the first historically white churches to accept Black parishioners in 1957, and Heinsohn chaired the Commission on Human Relations two years later in a bid to prevent violence against civil rights protestors. The reverend’s reputation for inclusivity led to him to maintain friendships among a diverse group of prominent Austinites of all creeds, from Supreme Court judges to J. Frank Dobie. Described as a “legend in his own lifetime” by the Austin American-Statesman in 1979, Heinsohm passed away in 1989 at the age of 100. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The …
Response to Historic Landmark Commission for discussion December 14, 2020 To: Chair and Commissioners, Historic Landmark Commission From: Robin and Taylor Bruce – owners of 1406 Ethridge Ave, and Sam Burch, architect for 1406 Ethridge Ave Date: December 9, 2020 Subject: Proposed Renovation of 1406 Ethridge Ave, Austin TX 78703 Response We are submitting this statement in support of releasing permits to move forward with renovations at 1406 Ethridge Ave, Austin, TX 78703. Following the November 16, 2020 Historic Landmark Commission meeting and the November 30, 2020 Architectural Review Committee meeting, we have made extensive revisions to our original plans in order to incorporate the feedback from Commissions and Historic office team members. We are grateful for their counsel and perspective as we’ve journeyed through this review process. Specifically, in response to advice given by Commissions in the Architectural Review Committee meeting on November 30, 2020, we have made the following substantial changes: • Removed the large front porch as drawn in original renovation plans and have retained the existing covered pediment porch that is reflective of the home’s Colonial Revival style; • Removed the planned mortar wash and retained the original masonry on the existing home; • Retained the original window style, double hung with true divided lights in the pattern that matches the existing and original windows; • Retained the original front door size and shape. We feel that these revisions maintain the historic and architectural integrity of the home, per the expert guidance given to us by Committee and team members, reflect the advice of the Commissioners, and should demonstrate our hope to move forward swiftly with construction at this time. We remain grateful to the HLC for their service in highlighting the legacy of the original occupants of 1406, Reverend Edmund Heinsohn and his family and are honored to be the stewards of this home’s legacy. We look forward to speaking with you on Monday, December 14, 2020. Sincerely, Robin and Taylor Bruce Owners, 1406 Ethridge Ave.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS DECEMBER 14, 2020 GF-2020-171568 3207 FUNSTON STREET OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT C.10 -1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1946 house. ARCHITECTURE One-story stucco house with hipped roof, covered entryway, and screened 1:1 windows with decorative wood shutters. RESEARCH The house at 3207 Funston Street was built in 1946 by the D & G Construction and Development Corporation. William H. and Frankie Van Horn were its first owners. William Van Horn worked as an auditor and business manager at the Texas Education Agency. The Van Horns stayed in the home until at least 1957, when it became a rental property. STAFF COMMENTS The house contributes to the Old West Austin National Register Historic District. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two historic designation criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated this property and determined that it does not meet the criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The house does not appear to convey architectural significance. b. Historical association. There do not appear to be significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The house was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The house does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, consisting of photographs of all elevations, a dimensioned sketch plan, and a narrative history, for archiving at the Austin History Center. Per Code, the Commission may also consider a 180-day demolition delay for the contributing house. LOCATION MAP C.10 - 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos C.10 - 3 Source: Zillow.com, accessed 2020 Occupancy History City Directory Research, 2020 Note: Post-1959 research unavailable due to facility closure. 1959 Troy L. and Rene M. Person, renters Salesman, Coca-Cola 1957 William H. and Frankie M. Van Horn, owners Assistant business manager, State Education Agency 1955 William H. and Frankie M. Van Horn, owners Supervising auditor, State Education Agency 1952 William H. and …
C.5 - 0 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS DECEMBER 14, 2020 HR-2020-178762 1406 WEST 29TH STREET OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT PROPOSAL Construct an addition to the rear of a contributing building. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Enclose second-floor window at main façade. 2) Partially demolish rear of residence and construct two-story addition. The proposed addition’s compound roofline is visible above the ridgeline of the existing building. It is clad in horizontal siding to match the existing building, and it features irregular fenestration throughout. Its roof is clad in asphalt shingles. The proposed addition will partially integrate an existing rear addition. ARCHITECTURE Two-story house with second-floor balcony and side-gabled roof, clad in horizontal siding. 1:1 windows with decorative wood shutters at main façade; fenestration varied throughout remainder of house. RESEARCH The house at 1406 W. 29th Street was constructed around 1936 by J. A. Boyles. Its first owners were John and Pauline Singleton. John Singleton was a director at the Texas Board of Control. After the Singletons moved, the home was occupied by salesman Thomas McFarlin and his wife, Grace. By 1944, accountant John T. Davis and salon owner Mitzi Davis lived in the home, selling by 1947 to Mrs. J. M. Hooper; Hooper in turn sold the home to the Nelson family, a painter and bookkeeper. By 1952, 1406 W. 29th was home to the Carruth family. Irby B. Carruth, a former Waco superintendent, had moved to Austin in 1950 to take on the role of Austin’s school superintendent. After the Carruths’ departure, psychiatrist Albert D. Pattillo and his wife Charlotte occupied the house for several years. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation are used to evaluate new construction projects in National Register historic districts. Applicable standards include: 2. The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided. The majority of removed material for the proposed partial demolition is from the back of the house and includes mostly non-original materials. 9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment. …
NOTE, INSTALL� PER FLASH NEJ/11 i"IALLS INTO EXISTIN6 ROOFIN6 PORTIONS OF ROOFS TO REMAIN ELEVATIONS \F'"s-nNS ROOF TO FIEHAJ REPAIR AS REGUIRED \ METAL CAP NEJ/11 HORIZ. EAVE EXISTI CHIMNEY' L __ _J EXISTIN6 HORIZ. EAVE MARK REYNOLDS AND ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTURE 3408 RED RIVER AUSTIN, TEXAS 78706 PLANNING REDACTED i ADDITION/REMODEL PLANS FOR a 1406 WEST 29th STREET !1406 WEST 29111 STREET IE AUSTIN, TEXAS BUILDING INFORMATION SITE BEIN<$ L.OT 41, BRYKER 1,11,lOODS SUBDIVISION RECORDED ON PA5E 242, VOL.UME 3 OF THE PL.AT RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS ADDRESS 15 1406 i.-e5T 2Cfth STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS L.OT 15 ZONED SF-3 TOT AL. AREA OF L.OT = fJ,454 5.F. ACTUAL. BUIL.DIN<S COVER = 2tJ.5% = 2,:5Cf5 5.F. BUIL.DIN<S COVER, fJ,454 5.F. X 0.4 = EXISTIN<S 6ROUND FL.OOR CONDITIONED AREA = NEW (ADDITION) 6ROUND FL.OOR CONDITIONED EXISTING 6ROUND FL.OOR INTERIOR AREA TO BE CONVERTED FROM INTERIOR SPACE TO PORCH (Y"IITHOUT HABITABLE AREA ABOVE) = AREA = TOT AL. SROUND FL.OOR CONDITIONED AREA = EXl5TIN5 ROOFED PORCH (SROLJND FL.OOR PORCH Y"IITH HABITABLE SPACE ABOVE) = UNCONDITIONED 6ARA5E = AREA OF UPPER STORY EXTENDIN<S BEYOND THE L.OYIIER STORY FOOTPRINT = IMPERVIOUS 45% AL.L.OY"IABL.E X fJ,454 5.F. = COVER, BUIL.DIN<S COVER= CONCRETE DRIVEY"IAY = EGUIPMENT PADS= ACTUAL. IMPERVIOUS COVER= 44.1% = AL.L.OY"IABLE BUIL.DIN<S AREA, 40% AL.L.OY"IABLE X fJ,454 5.F. = SROUND FL.OOR CONDITIONED AREA = UNCONDITIONED 6ARA5E = EXISTING UPSTAIRS CONDITIONED AREA = ADDITION TO UPSTAIRS CONDITIONED AREA = TOT AL. UPSTAIRS CONDITIONED AREA = EXl5TIN5 ROOFED PORCH (SROLJND FL.OOR PORCH Y"IITH HABITABLE SPACE ABOVE) = EXISTING 6ROUND FL.OOR INTERIOR AREA TO BE CONVERTED FROM INTERIOR SPACE TO PORCH (Y"IITHOUT HABITABLE AREA ABOVE) = ROOFED SECOND FL.OOR BAL.CONY = ART. 3.5.5.A.I- Y"l/0 HABITABLE SPACE ABOVE = EXCLUSION FOR 6ROUND FL.OOR PORCHES ART. 3.S.2A.I-UP TO 450 5.F. EXCL.USION OF DETACHED PARKINS = ART. 3.5.5.A.2- W HABITABLE SPACE ABOVE= UP TO 200 5.F. EXCLUSION FOR PORCHES TOTAL. BUIL.DIN<S AREA= 56.1% = HEl6HT OF BUIL.DIN<S = 25"-IO 1/16" 5,:515 5.F. 1,622 5.F. IIS 5.F. 255 5.F. 1,502 5.F. ICfS 5.F. 454 5.F. 1 5.F. 5,1CfS 5.F. 2,:5Cf5 5.F. 1,:565 5.F. 12 5.F. 5,TIO 5.F. 3,:515 5.F. 1,502 5.F. 454 5.F. fJCf4 5.F. SIS 5.F. 1,40'1 5.F. ICfS 5.F. 255 5.F. 1ee s.F. -255 5.F. -450 5.F. -ICfS 5.F. 5,105 5.F. CODE-:20lf> EDITION RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CODE-:20lf> EDITION ALL .WORK SHALL CONFORM TO THE STANDARDS OF, THE INTERNATIONAL THE INTERNATIONAL NATIONAL CODE-:20lf> EDITION ELECTRICAL INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING- FIRE PREVENTION …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS DECEMBER 14, 2020 GF-2020-171489 1615 WATERSTON AVENUE C.8 - 1 WEST LINE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1936 house and noncontributing metal shed. Construct a new one-story building. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Demolish existing contributing house. 2) Construct a new residence. The proposed new building is two stories in height with a basement level. It is clad in fiber-cement siding with masonry accents. The main elevation features a full-width front porch with full-height casement windows. Secondary elevations include gently sloping rooflines, irregular fenestration composed of full-height fixed glazing and horizontally oriented fixed windows, an open staircase, and garage and carports at 12th Street elevation. ARCHITECTURE One-story house with side-gabled roof of corrugated metal, clad in horizontal wood siding. It features 1:1 wood windows and decorative screens, as well as a covered entry supported by triangular brackets. RESEARCH The house at 1615 Waterston Avenue was constructed in 1936 by contractor Lewis Austin Back. Back and his wife, Lillian T. Swenson Back, lived in the home until after 1941, when it became a rental property. Renters included Vivian Widerstrom, a clerk at the Voss Company, and her son Fahey, as well as family friend Bess Oliver. Fahey Widerstrom and his wife Ruth then occupied the home. After the Widerstroms departed in the early 1950s, J. D. and Bonnie Johnson—a student and a clerk for an insurance company—moved in, followed by J. B. and Yvonne Hamilton and Raymond Huerta. STAFF COMMENTS The house contributes to the West Line National Register Historic District. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two historic designation criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2- 352). a. Architecture. The house displays Minimal Traditional and Craftsman influences. b. Historical association. There do not appear to be significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The house was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The house does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. The Secretary of …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS C.9 - 1 DECEMBER 14, 2020 GF-2020-171512 1517 MURRAY LANE OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1928 contributing house and construct a new residence, pool, and shed. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Demolish existing contributing house. 2) Construct a new two-story building. The proposed new house will be clad in stucco with decorative galvanized metal screens, galvanized metal downspouts and gutters, fixed-pane undivided windows, and a compound roof clad in composition shingles. 3) Construct a swimming pool at the rear of the lot. 4) Construct a new shed. The shed will be clad in stucco. ARCHITECTURE One-story house with horizontal wood siding, side-gabled roof, wood windows with decorative screens, eyebrow dormers, and a partial-width covered porch with curved pediment and Classical columns. RESEARCH The house at 1517 Murray Lane was constructed in 1927-28 by William H. and Delle M. Morley. Morley was the son of W.J. Morley, proprietor of Morley Brothers Druggists, the oldest continuously operating pharmacy and wholesale drug manufacturer in Austin at the time. W.J. Morley and his brother famously employed author Sidney Porter (pseudonym O. Henry), in the latter half of the 19th century. The Morley Brothers Building at 209 East 6th Street is a City of Austin Landmark. S.K. Morley’s house at 510 Baylor Street is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is also an Austin landmark. S.K. Morley, William H. Morley’s uncle, does not appear to be associated with the Morley drug manufacturing business after the sale of the 6th Street drugstore in the early 1930s. However, William H. Morley continued to run the drug manufacturing and wholesale business from his home at 1517 Murray Lane. Morley’s products were sold under multiple manufacturer names, including Cactus Line Products, Morley Drug Company, and W.H. Morley Wholesale. After his death in 1948, William Morley’s widow Delle Mayne Morley continued to live in the home, adding on to the main structure and renting out the former manufacturing facility to tenants. Delle Morley sold the house in 1961, and it was occupied by a series of short-term owners and renters until at least 1992. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation are used to evaluate new construction projects in National Register historic districts. Applicable standards include: 2. The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal …
I E N L Y T R E P O R P ) ' 0 0 . 5 6 E " 8 0 ' 7 3 ° 0 3 S ( K C A B T E S D R A Y R A E R " 0 - ' 0 1 PROPERTY LINE (S59°16'50"W 154.96') 5'-0" SIDE YARD SETBACK 5'-0" SIDE YARD SETBACK PROPERTY LINE (N59°15'29"E 154.96') 7 5 5 . G P 3 3 3 . L O V R E P E N L G N D L U B " 0 - ' 0 4 I I I K C A B T E S D R A Y T N O R F " 0 - ' 5 2 I E N L Y T R E P O R P ) ' 0 0 . 5 6 W " 8 0 ' 7 3 ° 0 3 N ( ROOF PLAN Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0" 1 N NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMITTING OR CONSTRUCTION ● X T , I N T S U A ● E N A L Y A R R U M 7 1 5 1 R R U M 3 0 7 8 7 Monday, November 30, 2020 DD A103 ROOF PLAN 1220 Lavaca Street T.O.P. SECOND LEVEL 121'-0" SECOND LEVEL 112'-0" T.O.P. FIRST LEVEL 110'-0" FIRST LEVEL 100'-0" T.O.P. SECOND LEVEL 121'-0" SECOND LEVEL 112'-0" T.O.P. FIRST LEVEL 110'-0" FIRST LEVEL 100'-0" NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMITTING OR CONSTRUCTION ● X T , I N T S U A ● E N A L Y A R R U M 7 1 5 1 R R U M 3 0 7 8 7 Thursday, December 3, 2020 DD A201 BUILDING ELEVATIONS BUILDING ELEVATION - SW Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0" 1 T.O.P. SECOND LEVEL 121'-0" SECOND LEVEL 112'-0" T.O.P. FIRST LEVEL 110'-0" FIRST LEVEL 100'-0" T.O.P. SECOND LEVEL 121'-0" SECOND LEVEL 112'-0" T.O.P. FIRST LEVEL 110'-0" FIRST LEVEL 100'-0" BUILDING ELEVATION - NE Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0" 2 1220 Lavaca Street T.O.P. SECOND LEVEL 121'-0" SECOND LEVEL 112'-0" T.O.P. FIRST LEVEL 110'-0" FIRST LEVEL 100'-0" T.O.P. SECOND LEVEL 121'-0" SECOND LEVEL 112'-0" T.O.P. FIRST LEVEL 110'-0" FIRST LEVEL 100'-0" NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMITTING OR CONSTRUCTION T.O.P. SECOND LEVEL 121'-0" SECOND LEVEL 112'-0" T.O.P. FIRST LEVEL 110'-0" FIRST LEVEL 100'-0" ● X T , I N T S U A …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0497 2011 TILLOTSON AVENUE D.13 - 1 Relocate a ca. 1918 house to Buda, Texas. PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story house with pyramidal hipped roof, partial-width porch, vertical wood siding, 1:1 aluminum windows, and double entry doors. The house at 2011 Tillotson Avenue was built around 1917 or 1918. Its first owners were Robert and Emma Henderson. Robert Henderson worked for the Austin Oil Manufacturing Company as a laborer. During the 1930s, Robert Henderson, Jr. lived with the family; by the late ’40s and ’50s, he and his wife Fannie were listed as the sole owners. Robert Henderson, Jr. served in the Army during the 1940s, and later worked for the J. M. Odem Construction Company. STAFF COMMENTS The 2016 East Austin Historic Resource Survey identifies the building as a contributing structure to a recommended historic district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high to moderate integrity. 3) Properties must meet two historic designation criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated this property and determined that it does not meet two criteria. a) Architecture. The house is an intact example of a National Folk building type. The East Austin Historic Resource Survey (2016) describes this house style: Among the poor and working classes, new house types began to replace more traditional forms. The linear, one‐room‐deep plans that featured gabled roofs . . . gave way to a new generation of houses with deeper, more box‐like plans and often had hipped or pyramidal roofs with inset porches. The effect created a more vertical emphasis. b) Historical association. The building does not appear to have historical associations. c) Archaeology. The house was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d) Community value. The house does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e) Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, consisting of photographs of all elevations, a dimensioned sketch plan, and …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0424 514 ACADEMY DRIVE D.4 - 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1929 house. ARCHITECTURE One-story house clad in asbestos siding, with gabled roof, partial-width side-gabled covered porch, triangular knee braces, exposed rafter tails, and replacement bay and picture windows. RESEARCH 514 Academy Drive was built in 1929 by T. C. Steiner. Its first owner-occupants, William and Rosa Porst, owned and operated the Post Office Café at 119 ½ W 6th Street. From at least 1935 until the end of the decade, the Crofoot family rented the house; W. W. Crofoot worked as an insurance salesman, while Florence Crofoot was the registrar and librarian for Austin High and Allen Junior High. From the mid-1940s to early ’50s, nurse Bonnie Mullins rented the house. Construction worker Martin C. Warren and his wife Gussie occupied 514 Academy for the rest of the 1950s. In 1969, owner Carl Smith renovated the house and constructed a garage. STAFF COMMENTS Note: According to the Texas Historical Commission, 514 Academy Drive has been deemed contributing to the pending Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). a) Architecture. The house displays Craftsman-style influences. b) Historical association. The house does not appear to have significant historical associations. c) Archaeology. The house was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d) Community value. The house does not appear to have significant community value. e) Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. COMMITTEE FEEDBACK STAFF RECOMMENDATION Consider retention of the front of the house with a rear addition in lieu of demolition and new construction. Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, consisting of photographs of all elevations, a dimensioned sketch plan, and a narrative history, for archiving at the Austin History Center. LOCATION MAP D. 4- 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos D. 4- 3 Source: City Historic Preservation Office, 2020 Occupancy History City Directory Research, 2020 Note: Post-1959 research unavailable due to facility closure. Source: Zillow.com, 2019 1959 1957 Martin C. and Gussie M. Warren, renters Construction worker, Carl …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0453 1414 ALAMEDA DRIVE D.6 - 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1932 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story house clad in horizontal wood siding, with single and paired 1:1 wood windows, side- gabled composition shingle roof with exposed rafter tails, and a full-width porch. The building at 1414 Alameda was constructed around 1932 by George Barnhardt. It served as a rental property until 1939. C. H. Slator, a local lawyer, purchased the house that year and lived there until his marriage to Mildred Edgar in 1947. By 1954, Slator was part owner of the iconic Tavern restaurant at 12th Street and Lamar Boulevard. The house on Alameda remained vacant until 1955, when Naval serviceman Ransom T. Lucas and his wife, Nancy C. Lucas, purchased the property. STAFF COMMENTS Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. Additions appear to have been constructed within the historic period. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). a) Architecture. The house does not appear architecturally significant. b) Historical association. The house does not appear to have historical associations. c) Archaeology. The house was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d) Community value. The house does not appear to have significant community value. e) Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. COMMITTEE FEEDBACK STAFF RECOMMENDATION Consider retention of the house; however, the proposed new construction retains the setback, open lot, and large trees that contribute to the streetscape. Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, consisting of photographs of all elevations, a dimensioned sketch plan, and a narrative history, for archiving at the Austin History Center. LOCATION MAP D. 6 - 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos D. 6 - 3 Source: City Historic Preservation Office D. 6 - 4 Source: Realtor.com, 2020 Occupancy History City Directory Research, 2020 Note: Post-1959 directory research unavailable due to facility closure. 1959 Ransom T. Lucas, owner 1957 Ransom T. and Nancy C. Lucas, owners D. 6 - 5 USN 1955 Vacant 1952 Vacant 1949 Vacant 1947 C. H. Slator, owner Lawyer, 709 Littlefield Bldg. 1944 C. H. Slator, owner Lawyer, 709 Littlefield Bldg. 1941 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS GF-2020-175404 1016 AVONDALE ROAD D.7 - 1 PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE Partially demolish a ca. 1968 house; construct a 2-story addition; replace windows; replace roof. One-story house clad in limestone, with low-pitched, asymmetrical gabled roof, side carport, and exposed beams. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Demolish existing carport and east exterior wall. 2) Construct a second-floor addition within the footprint of the existing carport slab. Replace the roof with standing-seam metal and extend the roofline to cover the addition. Relocate the front door into the addition. 3) Apply mortar wash over existing and new masonry. 4) Replace all existing aluminum windows with larger fixed and casement windows. RESEARCH STAFF COMMENTS 1016 Avondale Road was built in 1968 by homebuilders Chambers & Bryant. Occupancy history from this era is currently unavailable. Joe Allen Wells lived in the house in 1979 and owned it until 2000. Wells was manager of Southwest Body and Paint Shop. Note: According to the Texas Historical Commission, 1016 Academy Drive has been deemed contributing to the pending Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building retains high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated this property and determined that it does not meet two criteria. a) Architecture. The house is a typical example of the Contemporary style. b) Historical association. The house does not appear to have significant historical associations. c) Archaeology. The house was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d) Community value. The house does not appear to have significant community value. e) Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. D. 7 - 2 The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation are used to evaluate alterations to historic properties. Applicable standards may include: 2. The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided. The building will be partially demolished to accommodate the addition, and historic windows will be removed and replaced. 9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. …
THE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER ASSUMESRESPONSIBILITY FOR APPROPRIATE USEOF THIS STANDARD.DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKSSTANDARD NO.4 OF 4ADOPTED TYPE I DRIVEWAY(1 & 2 FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY)CITY OF AUSTIN433S-16. TYPE I DRIVEWAYS ARE TO BE LOCATED NO CLOSER TO THE CORNER OF INTER- SECTING RIGHTS-OF-WAY THAN 60% OF PARCEL FRONTAGE OR 15 METERS (50 FEET); WHICHEVER IS LESS.5. DRIVEWAYS SHALL NOT EXCEED 70% OF A LOTS’ STREET FRONTAGE.8. SINGLE FAMILY LOTS LIMITED TO ONE DRIVEWAY EXCEPT FOR APPROVED SEMICIRCULAR DRIVES.7. DRIVEWAYS SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUCTED WITHIN THE CURB RETURN OF A STREET INTERSECTION.4. ALL DRIVEWAYS MUST BE CONSTRUCTED WITHIN THE STREET FRONTAGE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AS DETERMINED BY EXTENDING THE SIDE PROPERTY LINES TO THE CURB.1. "ZERO" CURB AT PT OR SIDEWALK EDGE, WHICHEVER IS ENCOUNTERED FIRST. THE DRIVEWAY EDGE SHALL BE SMOOTHLY TRANSITIONED INTO THE SIDEWALK BEGINNING AT THE RADIUS PC LINE.NOTES:3. IF THE BASE IS OVER EXCAVATED WHERE THE CURB AND GUTTER WAS REMOVED, BACKFILL WITH CONCRETE MONOLITHICALLY WITH THE DRIVEWAY.2. IF DIMENSION IS LESS THAN 1.5 METERS (5 FEET), REMOVE CURB AND GUTTER TO EXISTING JOINT AND POUR MONOLITHICALLY WITH THE DRIVEWAY.9. WHEN TWO DRIVEWAYS ARE USED (0NE PER UNIT; TWO MAXIMUM) FOR DUPLEXES AND TOWN HOMES, SINGLE FAMILY STANDARDS SHALL APPLY.11. SEE TRANSPORTATION MANUAL SECTION 5 FOR OTHER DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS.10. WHILE THE PROPERTY OWNER REMAINS RESPONSIBLE FOR GRADE BREAKS WITHIN PRIVATE PROPERTY, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SHOULD BE CONSULTED WHERE THE DRIVEWAY IS ESSENTIAL TO EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS AND "G2" IS GREATER THAN 15%. "G1" PLUS "D" SHOULD NOT EXCEED 15%.14. PLACE AN EXPANSION JOINT DOWN THE CENTER OF ALL DRIVEWAYS.13. THE SIDEWALK, REGARDLESS OF ITS LOCATION WITH RESPECT TO THE CURB OR PROPERTY LINE, SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE DRIVEWAY AT THESE LOCATIONS.12. USE 12 mm (12") ASPHALT BOARD, OR OTHER APPROVED MATERIAL, FOR CURB AND GUTTER EXPANSION JOINTS.15. WATER METER BOXES AND WASTEWATER CLEAN OUTS ARE PROHIBITED FROM BEING LOCATED IN DRIVEWAY AREAS.RECORD COPY SIGNEDBY SAM ANGOORI10/19/09G1THE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER ASSUMESRESPONSIBILITY FOR APPROPRIATE USEOF THIS STANDARD.DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS3 OF 4STANDARD NO.ADOPTED TYPE I DRIVEWAY(1 & 2 FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY)CITY OF AUSTINALLOWABLE GRADES433S-110%MAX.2%MAX.SLOPE-2% SLOPE (TYP.)SEE NOTE 10G21GDDG2R.O.W.DRIVEWAYCRITERIAUSESIN. FAMILYDUPLEXTOWN HOME4.56(15)4.56(15)3.66(12)WIDTHMETERS (FEET)MIN.*OPT.5.50(18)5.50(18)5.50(18)11.80(25)11.80(25)11.80(25)MAX.RADIUS DIMENSIONMETERS (FEET)USEMIN.*OPT.MAX.3.0(10)1.5(5)1.5(5)SINGLEFAMILYDUPLEXTOWN HOME1.5(5)1.5(5)2.4(8)2.4(8)3.0(10)3.0(10)*OPTIMUM*OPTIMUMFACE OF CURBRECORD COPY SIGNEDBY SAM ANGOORI10/19/09THE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER ASSUMESRESPONSIBILITY FOR APPROPRIATE USEOF THIS STANDARD.ADOPTEDDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKSSTANDARD NO.1 OF 4 TYPE I DRIVEWAY(1 & 2 FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY)CITY OF AUSTINPLANPLAN433S-1EXPANSIONJOINTAR.O.W.R.O.W.SEE DRIVEWAYCRITERIA CHARTBELOWNOTE2.SEE3 m(10’-0’’) MIN.INLETB1.2 m(4’-0’’) MIN.2% MAX.SLOPESIDEWALK TIE-INLOCATION.SEE NOTE 13PTSAW-CUT& EXP. JT.PEDESTRIANCROSSINGPCR.O.W.R.O.W.RRTRANSITION TO ZERO CURBMATCH CATCH/SPILL …
D.8 -1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS GF-2020-178291 3107 DANCY STREET PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE Partially demolish a ca. 1936 residence and construct an addition. One-story house with hall-and-parlor plan, full-width front porch, horizontal wood siding, 6:6 wood windows, a masonry chimney, and a side-gabled roof clad in corrugated metal. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Remove existing dormers and roof. the main elevation. RESEARCH 2) Construct a second-floor addition with new dormers, including a large single dormer at 3) Replace all windows with undivided single-hung, fixed, and casement windows. The building at 3107 Dancy Street was built around 1936 by George Feuerbacher, a carpenter. He and his wife Marguerite later lived next door at 3109 Dancy. By 1941, George’s sisters Mary Emma and Lily Feuerbacher, both teachers, had moved into the house. After Lily Feuerbacher’s death in 1954, Mary Feuerbacher married Paul G. Wolf, and the couple stayed in the home until Paul’s death in 1960. Mary Emma Feuerbacher lived in the house until she passed away twelve years later. STAFF COMMENTS Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high to moderate integrity. 3) Properties must meet two historic designation criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). The property may demonstrate significance according to City Code: a) Architecture. The building displays Colonial Revival and vernacular influences. b) Historical association. The building is associated with the Feuerbacher family. c) Archaeology. The house was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d) Community value. The house does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e) Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation are used to evaluate alterations to historic properties. Applicable standards may include: 2. The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided. D. 8- 2 The building will be partially demolished to accommodate the addition, and historic windows will be removed and replaced. 9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall …
Versión en español a continuación. Historic Landmark Commission December 14, 2020 Historic Landmark Commission to be held December 14, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (December 13 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 14th Historic Landmark Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1264 or preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon, December 13 (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to preservation@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Historic Landmark Commission FECHA de la reunion (14 Diciembre, 2020) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (13 de Diciembre antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 974- 1264 o preservation@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se …
Versión en español a continuación. Historic Landmark Commission November 16, 2020 Historic Landmark Commission to be held November 16, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (November 15th by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the November 16, 2020 meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1264 or preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, a telephone number, and email address. Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to preservation@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Reunión del Historic Landmark Commission FECHA de la reunion 16 Noviembre, 2020 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (15 Noviembre antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 974-1264 or preservation@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo electrónico o una llamada telefónica con …
A.1 - 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET HLC DATE: PC DATE: November 16, 2020 December 14, 2020 CASE NUMBER: HDP-2020-0440 APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission HISTORIC NAME: Delta Kappa Gamma Building WATERSHED: Shoal Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 416 W. 12th Street Council District: 9 ZONING FROM: DMU to DMU-H SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from downtown mixed use (DMU) district to downtown mixed use – Historic Landmark (DMU-H) combining district zoning. While staff appreciates the property owners’ dilemma in what they now view as a financial and maintenance burden, the building has demonstrated significance as reflected by its individual inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. National Register designation in and of itself does not prevent modification or even demolition of the building, but in the City of Austin, National Register designation does automatically qualify a building as eligible for landmark designation, which does place a barrier on demolition. Staff cannot recommend that a building individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places should be demolished, and must recommend landmark designation for the building to determine if the Commission or the Planning Commission, and ultimately the City Council votes to grant the building historic zoning. Given the architecture and history of this building, staff would recommend landmark designation even if the building were not listed on the National Register. In the meantime, staff recommends that the applicant for the demolition permit continue to develop proposals to incorporate the building into new development plans for the site, which staff acknowledges may preclude the construction of a high-rise building on this site. In staff’s evaluation, preserving portions of the exterior finishes of the building into an interior space of the proposed new building is not sufficiently respectful of the integrity, design, and significance of the existing building. Continuing conversations about the relationship of historic and new may result in a proposal that is much more palatable to both the owners of the building and the interests of preserving buildings that have demonstrated historical significance. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: November 16, 2020: Initiated historic zoning. Vote: 9-0-2 (Papavasiliou and Jacob off-dais). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: A.1 - 2 DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012 under Criteria A and C for its significance in …
NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 RECEIVE* (Expires 5/31/2012) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Registration Form FEB 2 4 REGISTER OF h - : '^LACK NATIONAL PAF> •:i-yt 1. NAME OF PROPERTY HISTORIC NAME: OTHER NAME/SITE NUMBER: N/A 2. LOCATION Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Headquarters Building STREET & NUMBER: CITY OR TOWN: STATE: Texas 416 West 12th Street Austin CODE: TX COUNTY: • NOT FOR PUBLICATION Travis • VICINITY CODE: 453 ZIP CODE: 78701 3. STATE/FEDERAL AGENCY CERTIFICATION As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this 0 nomination • request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property 0 meets • does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant • nationally • statewide 0 locally. (• See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official / Till Texas Historical Commission State or Federal agency / bureau or Tribal Government State Historic Preservation Officer 2k Date ' 12^ In my opinion, the property • meets • does not meet the National Register criteria. {• See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of commenting or other official Date hereby caftify that the property is: Date of Action State or Federal agency / bureau or Tribal Government 4. NATIONAL/PARK SERVICE CERTIFICATION I entered in the National Register • See continuation sheet. • determined eligible for the National Register • See continuation sheet. • determined not eligible for the National Register. • removed from the National Register • See continuation sheet. • other, explain • See continuation sheet. USDI/NPS NRHP Registration Form Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Headquarters Building Austin, Travis County, Texas Page 2 5. CLASSIFICATION OWNERSHIP OF PROPERTY CATEGORY OF PROPERTY X X private public - Local public - State public - Federal building(s) district site structure object NUMBER OF RESOURCES WITHIN PROPERTY contributing noncontributing 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 buildings sites structures objects total NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTING RESOURCES PREVIOUSLY LISTED IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER! 0 NAME OF RELATED MULTIPLE PROPERTY LISTING: N/A 6. FUNCTION OR USE HISTORIC FUNCTIONS: COMMERCE/TRADE / organizadonal = professional organization headquarters CURRENT FUNCTIONS: COMMERCE/TRADE / organizational …
November 14, 2020 City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Austin, Texas Dear Landmark Commission Members: Mid Tex Mod is the regional chapter of the nonprofit DOCOMOMO US, the American chapter of DOCOMOMO International advocating for modern design worldwide. We are committed to raising awareness of mid-century modern architecture in Central Texas. Our Mid Tex Mod Board of Directors opposes the demolition of the Delta Kappa Gamma building at 416 West 12th Street. The property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places under Criteria A and C, in the areas of education and architecture. The International-style Delta Kappa Gamma Building was designed in 1956 by noted Austin architectural firm, Kuehne Brooks & Barr, and its design respects and compliments the residential scale of the surrounding neighborhood. The building serves as the international headquarters of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, founded in 1929 to support women in education. The property is recognized as a historically significant resource in the recently completed Old Austin Neighborhood Association Historic Resource Survey of Downtown Austin. The survey was grant funded through the Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant Program of the Texas Historical Commission and a Preservation Austin grant, and supported through the City of Austin’s Historic Preservation Office. The survey received a prestigious 2020 Preservation Merit Award from Preservation Austin. Mid Tex Mod strongly urges you to oppose the demolition of the architecturally and historically significant Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Headquarters Building at 416 West 12th Street. Sincerely, Elizabeth Porterfield, Board President Mid Tex Mod Post Office Box 1282 13 November 2020 Austin, TX 78767 www.originalaustin.org RE: 416 West 12th Street – demolition permit request City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Austin, Texas Dear Historic Landmark Commission Members: The Old Austin Neighborhood Association (OANA) Board of Directors opposes the demolition of the property at 416 West 12th Street. Within OANA’s boundaries (Lamar to Lavaca; Ladybird Lake to 15th Street), there is a unique neighborhood of old and new buildings. We advocate for the restoration of significant historic properties and support compatible development that helps maintain the historic and residential character of our neighborhood. 416 West 12th Street is included in the West-Downtown-Historic-Survey also known as the Historic Survey of the Old Austin Neighborhood. This survey was funded OANA funded with the support of the Texas Historic Commission and the City of Austin through for a Certified Local Government Grant. 416 West 12th Street …
December 10, 2020 Dear Commissioners, As the president and executive director of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, we ask you to support our application for Downtown Mixed-Use (DMU) zoning for our property and to oppose historic zoning. Doing so would honor Delta Kappa Gamma’s work and legacy by empowering us to revitalize the organization and better position us to deliver on our mission and vision. Delta Kappa Gamma is a professional honor society whose grants and programs support women educators and students across the world. Our founder, Dr. Annie Webb Blanton, was a trailblazer for women’s rights in Texas. At a time when women faced extraordinarily high professional barriers, Dr. Blanton earned her doctorate, became the third woman ever promoted to the rank of professor at the University of Texas, and became the first woman ever elected to statewide office in Texas, as the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Dr. Blanton founded Delta Kappa Gamma in 1929 as a way to organize women to fight gender discrimination, advocate for pro-education legislation, and assist women educators in their professional development. She initially founded our organization at the University of Texas at Austin’s campus, the first of five different locations from which we have operated. The office building in question for this case (at 416 W. 12th St.) is our fifth location. Dr. Blanton never saw this building; Delta Kappa Gamma moved into it over a decade after she passed away. While we have enjoyed working from this office space, the structure has become a major barrier to Delta Kappa Gamma’s continued health and stability. The building’s age and layout have made it nearly impossible to retrofit for modern technology, hampering our ability to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our work, while the increasing cost of building maintenance is forcing us to divert critical resources. Historic zoning would lock in these barriers and escalating costs forever and deprive Delta Kappa Gamma of the ability to deploy one of our most important assets, the 416 W. 12th St. site. This is particularly important now, as Delta Kappa Gamma is at a critical juncture. Delta Kappa Gamma membership has declined since its peak in the 1990s and – as the organization’s leadership – we are actively working on strategies to revitalize Delta Kappa Gamma and ensure we can continue to deliver on Dr. Blanton’s vision of empowering women educators and students around …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS B.3 - 1 DECEMBER 14, 2020 C14H-1999-0013 MAVERICK-MILLER HOUSE 910 POPLAR STREET Construct two apartment buildings adjacent to the historic house on the site. PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The applicant proposes the construction of two apartment buildings on the site. Building 1 will be located to the west of the historic house, and will have 2 stories and a height of just over 30 feet. Building 1 will be adjacent to Poplar Street and at approximately the same grade as the historic house. Building 2 will be built into the steep slope of the lot to the north and east of the historic house. It will be 3 stories tall, but will appear to be lower than the historic house because of its construction into the slope of the bluff. Both buildings will have a combination of stone and wood siding in a board-and-batten configuration; both will have a series of gables along the roofline, with clipped gables at the ends of Building 1 to lower the roofline closest to the historic house in accordance with the feedback provided by the Architectural Review Committee. Building 1 will be 23 feet from the historic house at grade; Building 2 will be almost 19.5 feet from the historic house at the closest approximate grade. The spaces between the historic house and the proposed new apartment buildings will be open to maintain much of the vista down the bluff towards Shoal Creek. There will be a pool built into the slope of the bluff; the pool will not be visible from the street. Existing stone retaining walls in the slope of the bluff will be restored and maintained, with only one small section removed for the construction of the proposed apartment buildings. Parking will be under Building 1, and will be accessed from adjacent San Gabriel Street to minimize the visual impact from the Poplar Street frontage of the house. The windows in the proposed apartment buildings will be single and paired, and sized to be compatible with the fenestration on the historic house. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation are used to evaluate projects at the sites of historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 2) The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. The removal of distinctive materials or alteration of features, …
Maverick Miller House 910 Poplar Austin, 78705 City Council District: 9 H; LO; CO; NP : 211.5X158.5 APPROC OLT 59 DIVISION D Owner: Cater Joseph DC+CJ Poplar Street LLC 2402 MARLTON DR AUSTIN, TX 78703-3821 Legal Description Zoning: Request: Construct two apartment buildings adjacent to the Maverick Miller house, a locally designated landmark. The buildings are designed to be subordinate to the Maverick Miller house. Preservation Austin: Preservation Austin holds the restrictive covenant for the building (2006, amended 2020). The plans for the new buildings were developed with extensive consultation and input from Preservation Austin over a three year period. Preservation Austin established a committee of preservation professionals to work with the property owner on developing a rehabilitation plan and schedule for the Maverick Miller house and the plans for the new development. Over the three year period, numerous meetings were held to discuss and develop a suitable plan for the house and the new construction. Preservation Austin is providing a letter of support for the project. New construction is essential to maintain the viability of the Maverick Miller house. Preservation Austin understands that by negotiating a plan for new construction on the lot and amending the restrictive covenant, the Maverick Miller house will remain viable for the years to come. By not subdividing portions of the lot to be sold for development and working to develop an innovative solution, Preservation Austin and Cater Joseph have ensured the long term sustainability of the Maverick Miller house. Background: The Maverick Miller house, designated a City of Austin Historic Landmark in 1999, is a two story limestone house with a cross gable, hipped roof. Noted economist and University of Texas professor Edmund T. Miller (1878-1952) and his wife, Emily (1884-1979), an artist and member of the pioneer Maverick family of San Antonio, acquired this property in 1922. The design for their home was the work of Emily Miller, her nephew Edward Sammons Maverick, and architecture professor Raymond Everett. Built to complement the hillside setting and completed in 1923, the house features the work of metal craftsman Fortunat Weigl and retains many of its original landscaping features. The building is also a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (2001) and it has been deemed eligible for the National Register. Preservation Austin holds a restrictive covenant on the property (2006; amended 2020). Project Development: The project was developed with extensive negotiations and input from Preservation Austin …
PROJECT INFORMATION SITE: 32,684 SF ZONING: LO-MU-H-CO-NP FAR: 70% - 22,878 SF ALLOWABLE FAR PROPOSED: 47% - 15,210 SF IMPERVIOUS COVER: 70% - 22,878 SF ALLOWABLE BUILDING 1 - 2 STORY ABOVE PARKING BUILDING 2 - 3 STORY LEVEL 1 - 1) 8 BED UNIT - 3827 SF LEVEL -2 - 1) 4 BED UNIT - 2474 SF LEVEL 2 - 1) 8 BED UNIT - 3958 SF LEVEL -1 - 1) 6 BED UNIT - 2998 SF TOTAL BEDS = 16 - 7785 SF LEVEL 1 - 1) 6 BED UNIT - 3179 SF TOTAL BEDS = 16 - 8651 SF EXISTING BLDG - 2 STORY 2,330 SF TOTAL BEDS = 6 PARKING REQUIRED: 3-6 BEDROOM UNITS@ 4 CARS PER UNIT = 12 SPACES 2-8 BEDROOM UNITS@ 5 CARS PER UNIT = 10 SPACES 1-4 BEDROOM UNIT @ 3 CARS PER UNIT = 3 SPACES TOTAL - 25 SPACES 80% = 20 SPACES PROVIDED - 22 SPACES GROSS BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGE BUILDING LEVEL GROSS AREA NOTES BLDG 1 BLDG 1 BLDG 1 BLDG 2 BLDG 2 BLDG 2 BLDG 2 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL -2 LEVEL -1 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 8,271.91 sq ft 3,826.65 3,957.83 487.43 2,473.35 2,997.81 3,180.49 430.13 9,081.78 sq ft 17,353.69 sq ft Roof Terrace Roof Terrace SITE IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENT LEVEL GROSS AREA BALC. BLDG 1 BALC. BLDG 1 BALC. BLDG 2 BALC. BLDG 2 BALC. BLDG 2 BALC. BLDG 2 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL -2 LEVEL -1 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 PARKING BLDG 1 LEVEL -1 5,810.27 PARKING LOT @ GRADE LEVEL 1 3,058.41 POOL DECK LEVEL -1 836.95 SIDEWALK BLDG 1 LEVEL 1 784.24 WALK BLDG 2 LEVEL -1 910.00 1,187.92 sq ft 820.61 367.31 543.46 389.68 575.96 260.36 1,769.46 sq ft 5,810.27 sq ft 3,058.41 sq ft 836.95 sq ft 784.24 sq ft 910.00 sq ft 14,357.25 sq ft CONTINUOUS FENCE @ PROPERTY LINE PROJECT ENTRY BUILDING 2 3 STORY - 18 BEDS 575' ALL EXISTING SITE WALLS TO REMAIN U.N.O. 580' PORTION OF EXISTING SITE WALL TO BE RELOCATED 585' 590' POOL RAMP DOWN MAX 1:12 ACCESSIBLE ROUTE 23'-0" RAMP DOWN MAX 1:12 W ALK W AY Y A W K L A W REAR ENTRY COVERED ENTRY @ POPLAR STREET BUILDING 1 2 STORY - 16 BEDS ABOVE PARKING EXISTING 2 STORY - 5 BEDS " 5 - ' 9 1 WALKWAY ACCESSIBLE ROUTE . 5 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS B.5 - 1 DECEMBER 14, 2020 C14H-2009-0026 BYRNE-REED HOUSE 1410 RIO GRANDE STREET Repair and stabilize the first floor porch at both corners pursuant to a Heritage Grant application. PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The applicant proposes to repair and stabilize the northeast and southwest corners of the first floor porch where there has been some deterioration of existing foundation structural members. At the northeast corner, the applicant proposes to remove the original lime- based slab, remove and clean historic encaustic tile, and install new steel anchors in the porch slabs and concrete steps. After pouring a new slab, the original encaustic tiles will be reinstalled; any that are missing or broken will be replaced with custom tiles to match the historic tiles. On the southwest corner, trapped moisture has caused decay in the wooden joists, causing them to collapse. Those joists will be replaced with a steel and pressure-treated wood floor support system. Historic skirting brick will be removed, cleaned, and re-installed. New cast iron foundation vents that match those existing on the house. A bronze floor drain with a scupper will be added to allow better drainage from the patio above. Historic encaustic tiles that are missing or broken will be replaced with custom-made tiles that match the original. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation are used to evaluate projects on historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 5) Distinctive materials, features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property will be preserved. Evaluation: Historic tiles and brick will be preserved; if any are missing or damaged, they will be replaced with custom-made materials to match the original. 6) Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match the old in design, color, texture, and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence. Evaluation: Only those materials damaged beyond repair will be replaced; all replacement materials will match historic fabric. The project meets the applicable standards. COMMITTEE FEEDBACK Not reviewed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve as proposed. B.5 - 2
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED EXTERIOR WORK Humanities Texas completed a full restoration of the Byrne-Reed House in 2010. Over the past year, we observed changes at the northeast and southeast corners of the first floor porch, indicating loss of structural continuity—water retention, uneven surfaces, and displaced tiles. Humanities Texas engaged a structural engineer and historic preservation contractor to inspect the areas and assess underlying issues. The proposed exterior work described here will repair and stabilize the first floor porch at both corners and mitigate any future movement. Humanities Texas received a City of Austin Heritage Grant to undertake these repairs and has engaged James Nolan Construction as general contractor. NORTHEAST CORNER OF FIRST FLOOR PORCH Visual inspection confirmed that the northeast corner of the porch was originally constructed by pouring a lime-based slab over rock, sand, and dirt. The dirt and gravel base has destabilized over time due to the constant percussive ground disturbances from nearby traffic. To repair this issue, the contractor will remove the original lime-based slab and compact existing soil. Historic encaustic tiles will be carefully removed and cleaned, preserving as many as possible. New steel anchors will be installed into the adjacent porch slabs and concrete steps, and a new slab will be poured. Encaustic tiles will then be reinstalled. Tiles that are missing or broken will be replaced with new tiles custom made to match the original in fit, finish, and form. SOUTHWEST CORNER OF FIRST FLOOR PORCH Lack of venting under the southwest corner of the porch caused moisture trapped in the cavity below to decay the wooden floor joists installed during the 2010 restoration. These joists have collapsed into the cavity below, leaving this section of porch supported only by the surface tension of the historic concrete slab and encaustic tiles. These compromised joists will be removed and replaced with a steel and pressure-treated wood support system. In order to access the cavity under this section of porch, some historic brick will need to be removed. The bricks that must be removed from the skirting area will be carefully cleaned and reinstalled. New cast iron foundation vents will be added to allow for cross ventilation, which will discourage moisture accumulation and prevent any further compromise to wooden structural members. These cast iron vents will match in-kind with other cast iron vents on the house. The contractor will also add a bronze floor drain with …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS B.8 - 1 DECEMBER 14, 2020 C14H-1982-0015 CLARK-EMMERT HOUSE 4300 AVENUE D PROPOSAL Remove a door and rooflet on the north side of the house and install siding over the opening; remove a door on the west side of the house and replace it with a window. The applicant also has proposed removing an asphalt shingle roof and replacing it with a standing seam roof, although that is not specified on this application. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The applicant proposes to remove a door and rooflet on the north side of the house (facing a fence) and install siding to match existing over the opening. On the west elevation of the house (facing the alley), the applicant proposes to remove a door and rooflet and install a double-hung wood window in its place that will match existing windows in size, configuration, materials, and dimensions. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation are used to evaluate projects on historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 1) The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. The removal of distinctive materials or alteration of features, spaces, and spatial relationships that characterize a property will be avoided. Evaluation: The doors proposed for removal may not have been original to the design of the house; removal of these doors do not constitute a distinctive material that characterize the house. 4) Changes to a property that have acquired historic significance in their own right will be retained and preserved. Evaluation: Neither of the doors proposed for removal are on the principal or visible elevations of the house 5) New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work will be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and massing to protect the integrity of the property and its environment. Evaluation: The applicant proposes siding to match existing to cover one door opening and a window to match existing to replace the other. The project meets the applicable standards. COMMITTEE FEEDBACK The Committee initially expressed concerns about the proposal to install a window in the door opening if there was no evidence of a window there, but then advised that the door-to- window replacement would be …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 2020 PERMITS IN A NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT GF-20-180133 1510 PALMA PLAZA OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT C.11 - 1 PROPOSAL RESEARCH Demolish a ca. 1923 house that is contributing to the Old West Austin National Register Historic District. ARCHITECTURE One-and-a-half story, L-plan stuccoed cottage with clipped gables; single, paired, and triple 1:1 fenestration; shed-roofed cover over entry. The house was built in 1923 by A. Howard and Augusta Osburn, who lived here until around 1943. A. Howard Osburn was a proprietor with Murray and Niles Graham in the Enfield Insurance Agency, a branch of the Enfield Realty Company, which developed the Enfield subdivisions carved out of the old Pease Estate, and including this house. In the early 1930s, he joined the insurance firm of Millican and Hamby as a solicitor in the real estate department. In the mid-1930s, Augusta Osburn became the manager of the Austin Country Club after managing the downtown Austin Club for a number of years. The Osburns moved to the country club and rented this house for a short period of time, then moved back in, staying here until around 1943. Augusta Osburn, besides being the manager of two prestigious clubs in the city, also ran a lending library in the Renfro Drug Company store on W. 12th Street; the Renfro Drug Company was owned and operated by her family, and was one of the largest drug stores in the city with several locations downtown, on the west side, and near the university. Their main store was at 600 Congress Avenue, the site of the current CVS Drug Store at 6th Street and Congress Avenue. Howard Osburn was also involved in real estate development, including the Upland addition centering on Concordia Avenue just east of what is now IH-35 between Manor Road and E. 38th Street north of French Place. Howard and Augusta Osburn moved from this house to Tarrytown, where they spent the rest of their lives on Hopi Trail. From the early 1940s until the early 1960s, the house was rented as a single family residence to including an insurance agent, an employee of a women’s and children’s clothing store, and an owner of a car dealership. The house was converted to a duplex in 1962, and an additional housing unit was added in 1963 to make the property a tri-plex; city directories from the mid- …
1510 PALMA PLAZA OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER DISTRICT Austin, TX 78703 Date: December 10, 2020 PROPOSAL Demolish a triplex at 1510 Palma Plaza TABLE OF CONTENTS § Historic Designation Criteria § Previous Demolition Permits § Structural Engineering Report § Preliminary Report of Required Repairs § Proposed New Construction Sketches § Photos of Existing Structure (separate file) Historic Designation Criteria - LDC 25-2-352 1. The property is at least 50 years old as it was built in 1925 (per TCAD). 2. The property does not retain a high degree of integrity as it was altered from a single family home to a duplex in 1962 and then to a triplex in 1963 which included an extra driveway and two additional entrances. 3. Property must meet two historic designation criteria for landmark designation (LDC 25-2- 352). This property does not demonstrate significance according to City Code: a. ARCHITECTURE: The building contains a small degree of Spanish influences but it does not appear to be architecturally significant. b. HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION: A. Howard Osburn and Augusta Osburn occupied the property for approximately 20 years in the 1920s to 1940s. A. Howard Osburn worked in real estate and insurance but was not responsible for any notable innovation or significant civic service while living at the property. There does not appear to be significant historical associations. c. ARCHAEOLOGY: The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. COMMUNITY VALUE: The property does not appear to possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the community, Austin, or Texas as a whole. e. LANDSCAPE FEATURES: The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. Previous Demolition Permits The meeting minutes from a 2006 Historic Landmark Commission meeting show that the Commission initiated the landmarking process but the motion failed. Subsequently, in 2006 and again in 2007, the City of Austin issued a demolition permit for 1510 Palma Plaza as illustrated below:
Photos of Existing Structure Rotted cedar stump post CMU blocks used as posts Cracks from shifting foundation Compromised wall system Front Facade West Facade East Facade Back
APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT WITHIN A NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION CONGRESS AVENUE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT DECEMBER 14, 2020 506 CONGRESS AVENUE C.2a - 1 PROPOSAL Paint a mural on the face of the building. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The applicant proposes painting a mural on the face of the building on Congress Avenue. This building was the former Yaring’s store, but was architecturally modified in 2002 with the installation of additional tall fixed sash windows in the second story and a new steel and glass storefront, so that it may no longer be contributing to the Congress Avenue National Register Historic District. The changes were reviewed and approved by the Commission in 2002. 506 Congress Avenue prior to 2002 remodeling C.2a - 2 506 Congress Avenue after renovations Current photograph, December, 2020 (by staff) The proposed mural is large and colorful with a soccer motif. It was designed by renowned Spanish artist Ruben Sanchez; Here is his website https://www.iamrubensanchez.com C.2a - 3 STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation do not apply to artwork applied to buildings in historic districts, and the Commission has no specific guidelines or standards for proposed artwork. The mural could be removed in the future without damage to the structure. In her paper, “Historic Preservation Considerations for Murals,” Leigh Burns, the director of the Fox Theater Institute recommends that historic buildings should convey the historic message of the building and to take into consideration that murals affect the historic feel of the city and all the architecture within the district. The City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s Historic Preservation Commission in 2019 reviewed the following draft guidelines for murals on historic buildings: DRAFT – NOT AN APPROVED DOCUMENT Mural Guidelines for Historic Properties in the City of Milwaukee For the purposes of these guidelines, a “mural” shall be defined as an artistic work applied to an exterior surface of a pre-existing structure and that does not constitute a sign under 200-08-84 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances. I. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS In addition to those materials usually required for Certificates of Appropriateness (CoA), applicants seeking a CoA for a mural on an historic property shall submit: a. Written approval from the property owner for the mural, provided the applicant is not the owner of the property. b. A record of ownership of the mural. c. A maintenance plan specifying care and the …
APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT WITHIN A NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 2020 610 BRAZOS STREET SIXTH STREET NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT C.2b - 1 PROPOSAL Paint a mural on the sides of the building. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The applicant proposes painting a mural on the sides of a non-contributing building to the Sixth Street National Register Historic District. The building was recently modified and staff does not believe that it still contributes to the historic district. Current photograph, December, 2020 (by staff) C.2b - 2 The proposed mural will be painted on the north wall of the building and the mechanical structure on the roof; it will slightly wrap around the sides of the front wall of the building. Like the proposed mural at 506 Congress Avenue, this mural was designed by renowned Spanish artist Ruben Sanchez; Here is his website https://www.iamrubensanchez.com STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation do not apply to artwork applied to buildings in historic districts, and the Commission has no specific guidelines or standards for proposed artwork. The mural could be removed in the future without damage to the structure. In her paper, “Historic Preservation Considerations for Murals,” Leigh Burns, the director of the Fox Theater Institute recommends that historic buildings should convey the historic message of the building and to take into consideration that murals affect the historic feel of the city and all the architecture within the district. C.2b - 3 The City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s Historic Preservation Commission in 2019 reviewed the following draft guidelines for murals on historic buildings: DRAFT – NOT AN APPROVED DOCUMENT Mural Guidelines for Historic Properties in the City of Milwaukee For the purposes of these guidelines, a “mural” shall be defined as an artistic work applied to an exterior surface of a pre-existing structure and that does not constitute a sign under 200-08-84 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances. I. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS In addition to those materials usually required for Certificates of Appropriateness (CoA), applicants seeking a CoA for a mural on an historic property shall submit: II. DESIGN STANDARDS a. Written approval from the property owner for the mural, provided the applicant is not the owner of the property. b. A record of ownership of the mural. c. A maintenance plan specifying care and the parties responsible for the maintenance of the mural. Maintenance includes, but is not …
PERMITS WITHIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 2020 GF-20-171451 1601 WOODLAWN BOULEVARD OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT C.4 - 1 PROPOSAL RESEARCH Demolish a ca. 1934 house and construct a single family residence in its stead. ARCHITECTURE The existing house is a one-story, roughly rectangular-plan, side-gabled frame cottage with a slightly projecting front-gabled bay to the left of the entry block; single 1:1 fenestration with a larger 1:1 window in the projecting front-gabled bay, which also features cornice ornamentation; hipped-roofed over-door hood; synthetic siding. The house was built around 1934 for Einer and Henrietta Juul, who lived here until around 1948. Einer Juul was a native of Denmark. At the time that he and Henrietta moved into this house from another house on Woodlawn Boulevard on the south side of Enfield Road, he was a teller at the American National Bank. In 1939, he resigned from the bank and opened his own real estate development firm with offices in the Littlefield Building. Einer Juul was the developer of Theodor Low Heights in South Austin, which was originally designed to be an upper-middle class residential neighborhood on the hills overlooking downtown far to the north. Theodor Low Heights was later subdivided into smaller lots and was fully developed in the 1940s and 1950s. Einer Juul was also renowned as a local bowler; many newspaper articles in the 1940s and 1950s noted his skills on the alley. The Juul family was related to the family of Dewitt C. Greer, long-time and prominent head of the Texas Highway Department. From this house, Einer and Henrietta Juul moved to a house on Spring Lane in Tarrytown. This house was then rented out, to a school teacher, and later to a professor who had previously worked as an engineering consultant to the Portland Cement Association. STAFF COMMENTS The house was listed with no priority for research in the Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey (1984) and is listed as non-contributing to the Old West Austin National Register Historic District, although staff does not agree with that determination as this house retains its essential form and materials. Staff has evaluated this house for designation as a historic landmark and has determined that the house does not meet the criteria for landmark designation as set forth in City Code: a. Architecture. The house is a 1930s cottage that exhibits what appears to be …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 2020 PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT HR-20-179655 3219 FUNSTON STREET C.6 - 1 PROPOSAL RESEARCH Demolish a ca. 1947 house and construct a new two-story house in its place. ARCHITECTURE The existing house is a one-story, rectangular-plan, hipped-roof, frame house with a central, partial-width, hipped-roof, independent porch on paired plain wood posts; single and double fenestration. According to city building and utility permits, the house was built in 1947. The first owners ad occupants were Floyd E. and Arlene D. Wilder, who lived here at least through the end of the 1950s. Floyd E. Wilder was a plant operator for the Lower Colorado River Authority, but more importantly, was the “exalted ruler” of the Elks Lodge in Austin and was very active in Elks organization activities throughout the state in the 1950s and 1960s. Arlene D. Wilder was very active in the Benevolent Patriotic Order of Does, the women’s auxiliary of the Elks. She worked as a clerk in the State Employment Commission for many years. The Wilders eventually retired to Toledo Bend Reservoir, and spent the rest of their lives there in Sabine County. STAFF COMMENTS The house is outside the bounds of any city survey to date, but was listed as non-contributing to the Old West Austin National Register Historic District, although staff disagrees with that determination as the house exhibits its basic form and materials to a large degree. Staff has evaluated this house for designation as a historic landmark and has determined that the house does not meet the criteria for landmark designation as set forth in City Code: a. Architecture. The house is a post-World War II minimal traditional cottage with no architectural distinction. It does not qualify for landmark designation under the criterion for architecture. b. Historical association. The house was the long-time home of a couple who were very active in the Elks Lodge and its women’s auxiliary, but there do not appear to be significant historical associations that would qualify this house under the criterion for significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The house was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The house does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0474 1402 DRAKE AVENUE D.10 - 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1937 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story, rectangular-plan, side-gabled frame house with a front-gabled independent porch on battered posts and square piers; single and paired 1:1 fenestration. The house was built in 1937 by Paul Kirschner, a local contractor and financier, who also built the house next door at 1400 Drake Avenue. The first owners were Michael R. and Gladys E. Mason, who lived here in the late 1930s and again in the early 1940s, when they are listed as renters; they lived at other addresses in between their two tenancies in this house. Michael R. Mason is listed variously as an assistant attorney and stenographer for the State Board of Insurance Commissioners. Gladys Mason worked as a telephone operator for a dry cleaning establishment. She went on to work as a clerk in the State Board of Insurance Commissioners after moving to a house on W. 30th Street. Verner and Doris Magnuson purchased the house around 1943 and lived here until around 1955. Verner Magnuson was a railroad man, working as the city freight agent for the Southern Pacific Lines. He and Doris had lived in Houston before moving to Austin for his work, and after leaving this house, moved back to Houston. From the early 1960s through the mid-1970s, the house was owned and occupied by Cleo and Beulah Beshears; he ran a Texaco service station on South Congress Avenue before his retirement. STAFF COMMENTS The house was listed with no priority for research in the Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey (1984), but is contributing to the pending Travis Heights National Register Historic District. Staff has evaluated this house for designation as a historic landmark and has determined that the house does not meet the criteria for landmark designation as set forth in City Code: a. Architecture. The house is represents a very intact example of 1930s residential design, which typifies many neighborhoods in greater Travis Heights. The house has been noted as contributing to the pending Travis Heights National Register Historic District, but by itself, reflects a common style with no architectural distinction. b. Historical association. The house was the home of several families, including that of a city railroad freight agent and the operator of a service station; apart from representing a style and size of residential architecture …
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Paula Kothmann < Friday, December 11, 2020 12:03 PM Paula Kothmann; PAZ Preservation D 10 1402 Drake Avenue request to postpone *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners: We have no info on this project This property is a contributing structure to our Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District, of which I am a resident We respectfully request a postponement so that we can gather information Thank you for your consideration, Paula Kothmann ‐‐ Member, Board of Directors Texas Energy Council 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 DECEMBER 14, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0479 5613 PATTON RANCH ROAD D.11 - 1 PROPOSAL RESEARCH Deconstruct and move a log cabin of undetermined age to Pioneer Farms. ARCHITECTURE The main portion of this building is a log cabin with a stone fireplace and foundation. The house has several more modern additions, and windows have been replaced. The only information available at this time on the house is that it is the old Miller Ranch House, but no correlation to families, or a date of construction for the house has been established. STAFF COMMENTS The house is beyond the limit of any city survey to date. Staff has evaluated this house for designation as a historic landmark and has determined that absent the identification as a log cabin, there is no other information available that would justify designation of this structure as a historic landmark. This cabin is on property owned by St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. Staff has consulted with Pioneer Farms, which is willing to accept the cabin for future use and interpretation on their museum property. The applicant and representatives from Pioneer Farms have met to ink the deal for the relocation of the cabin to the museum property. The applicant had originally filed an application for demolition of the structure, which will need to be converted to a relocation application. The contractor has provided a detailed methodology for deconstructing the cabin, labeling its parts, and moving it to Pioneer Farms, where it will be reconstructed at a later date. D.11 - 2 E-mail from contractor for relocation: Hi Tom and Brandon, After careful analysis of best methods to relocate the cedar log structure at 5613 Patton Ranch Rd, we have determined that the best method will be to disassemble and transport to Pioneer Farms for reassembly by Pioneer Farms staff. We have determined this best method due to the fragile nature of the structure built on a rock and mortar footing without a modern foundation that could be transported with the log structure. Disassembly will also give Pioneer Farms an opportunity to make necessary repairs which would likely require disassembly to achieve. D.11 - 3 DAR will remove the portion of the house and roof added and built around the cabin. All modern framing will be removed to isolate and expose the original walls of the cabin. The footprint and walls will be …
D.12 - 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0494 4310 ROSEDALE AVENUE PROPOSAL RESEARCH Demolish a garage of undetermined age and construct a new garage. ARCHITECTURE The garage is a one-story, square-plan, pyramidal-roofed frame structure. This the home that Kenneth and Mildred Threadgill lived in from around 1945 until around 1984. Kenneth Threadgill was a legend in Austin’s music history, as the proprietor of a gas station/beer joint on North Lamar Boulevard, where he hosted jam sessions among Austin’s musicians, including the young Janis Joplin, who made her stage debut at Threadgill’s before moving to San Francisco. This application is to provide the Commission with an opportunity to review changes to the site with an eye on a potential recommendation for landmark designation for the Threadgill house. STAFF COMMENTS The house is beyond the limit of any city survey to date. Staff has evaluated this house for designation as a historic landmark and has determined that the house meets the criteria for landmark designation as set forth in City Code: D.12 - 2 a. Architecture. The house is a 1930s stone-veneered cottage that embodies a vernacular style and material that is increasingly rare in Austin. The original part of the house is intact, but it does have a dormer addition to the front roof that is compatible with the design of the house, as well as a two-story addition to the rear which is not visible from the street and does not affect the historic appearance of the house. Despite the modifications, the house satisfies the criterion for architectural significance. b. Historical association. The house was the long-time home of Kenneth and Mildred Threadgill, who lived here from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. Kenneth Threadgill is an icon in Austin music history as the proprietor of a service station and beer joint that offered music and provided an opportunity for young singers, such as Janis Joplin, to perform. The house qualifies for landmark designation for its associations with Kenneth Threadgill. c. Archaeology. The house was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The house does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not …
Residential New Construction and Addition Permit Application DevelopmentATX.com | Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) For submittal and fee information, see austintexas.gov/digitaldevelopment Download application before entering information. Property Information Project Address: Legal Description: Zoning District: Tax Parcel ID: Lot Area (sq ft): Historic District (if applicable): Neighborhood Plan Area (if applicable): Required Reviews Is project participating in S.M.A.R.T. Housing? Y N (If yes, attach signed certification letter from NHCD, and signed conditional approval letter from Austin Energy Green Building) Is this site within an Airport Overlay Zone? Y N (If yes, approval through Aviation is required) Does project have a Green Building requirement? Y N (If yes, attach signed conditional approval letter from Austin Energy Green Building) Does this site have a septic system? Y N (If yes, submit a copy of approved septic permit. OSSF review required) Does the structure exceed 3,600 square feet total under roof? Y N (If yes, Fire review is required) Is this property within 200 feet of a hazardous pipeline? Y N (If yes, Fire review is required) Is this site located within an Erosion Hazard Zone? Y N (If yes, EHZ review is required) Is this property within 100 feet of the 100-year floodplain? Y N (Proximity to floodplain may require additional review time.) Are there trees 19” or greater in diameter on/adjacent to the property? Y N If yes, how many?_____ ( Provide plans with a tree survey, tree review required.) Was there a pre-development consultation for the Tree Review? Y N Proposed impacts to trees: (Check all that apply) Root zone Canopy Removal None/Uncertain Is this site in the Capital View Corridor? Y N (If yes, a preliminary review through land use is needed to determine if full view corridor review is required.) Does this site currently have: water availability? Y N wastewater availability? Y N Does this site have or will it have an auxiliary water source? Y N (If yes, submit approved auxiliary and potable plumbing plans.) (Auxiliary water supplies are wells, rainwater harvesting, river water, lake water, reclaimed water, etc.) Does this site require a cut or fill in excess of four (4) feet? Y N (If yes, contact the Development Assistance Center for a Site Plan Exemption) Is this site within the Residential Design and Compatibility Standards Ordinance Boundary Area? (LDC 25-2 Subchapter F) Y N (If no, contact Austin Water Utility to apply for water/wastewater taps …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0400 1400 DRAKE AVENUE D.2 - 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1937 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story, rectangular-plan, side-gabled frame house with a central, front-gabled independent porch on paired, plain wood posts; single and paired 1:1 fenestration. The house was built around 1937 by Paul Kirschner, a local builder and developer. The house was first purchased by Emmitt and Gertie Grosskopf, who lived here from around 1938 until around 1943. Emmitt Grosskopf was a blue print operator for the State Highway Department; Gertie Grosskopf was a service representative for the telephone company. Joseph C. and Wilhelmina Collins purchased the house around 1948 after it having been rented out for several years in the mid-1940s. Joseph C. Collins was a deaf mute who worked as a linotype operator for the Steck Company, a local printing and bookbinding company. The Collinses lived here until around 1956. Sam Alton Brooks, a longtime service man for the City Water and Light Department, purchased the house around 1956 and lived here until his death in 1988. STAFF COMMENTS The house was listed with no priority for research in the Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey (1984). It is contributing to the pending Travis Heights National Register Historic District. Staff has evaluated this house for designation as a historic landmark and has determined that the house may meet the criteria for landmark designation as set forth in City Code: a. Architecture. The house is a classic vernacular 1930s cottage with an oversized, front-gabled porch. While a common type at the time of its construction, this is a vanishing resource type, and reflects blue-collar housing in South Austin. b. Historical association. The house is associated with several working class families, none of whom achieved significance individually, but as a group, represent blue-collar families who were able to purchase a house in a popular area of South Austin. c. Archaeology. The house was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The house does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION …
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Paula Kothmann < Sunday, November 15, 2020 9:56 AM PAZ Preservation Gaudette, Angela; Angela Reed; Mary Janecek-Friedman; Clif Ladd; Melanie Martinez; Michele Webre; bob gee; Paula Kothmann; Megan Spencer D.7 1400 Drake Avenue (HDP-2020-0400) > *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners: I'm a resident of the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register District. I respectfully request that you consider postponing the case for D.7 1400 Drake Avenue (HDP‐2020‐ 0400). This property is a contributing property to our District. The applicant has not set an appointment with our committee to discuss options to total demolition. On Tuesday, Nov 17, 2020, we will be presenting this property to our entire SRCC Neighborhood Association , which represents ~5,000 households per my understanding. Should the SRCC vote to oppose demolition of this property, we will forward that statement to your Commission. I plan to speak at the meeting on Monday and will be happy to answer any questions at that time. Thank you for your efforts to preserve our historic properties! Kind regards, Paula Kothmann Preservation Committee, SRCC ‐‐ Paula Kothmann, CMM Investment Real Estate Consultant Certified Minerals Manager Associate 1317 Kenwood Ave/Austin, TX 78704 512.470.2405 Texas Real Estate Commission License #664403 Brigham Real Estate (Austin) 1 Mayfair International Realty (London) Director, Texas Chapter, District One National Association of Royalty Owners Member, Board of Directors Texas Energy Council 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 Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Melanie Martinez Sunday, November 15, 2020 10:51 AM PAZ Preservation; Myers, Terri - BC; Gaudette, Angela; Little, Kelly - BC; Jacob, Mathew - BC; McWhorter, Trey - BC; Papavasiliou, Alexander - BC; Heimsath, Ben - BC; Tollett, Blake - BC; Valenzuela, Sarah - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Featherston, Witt; Sadowsky, Steve; Bertron, Cara; bc- Caroline.Wright@austin.texas.gov Item D7, 1400 Drake Ave., HDP2020-0400 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners and Staff, I am writing again to express my opposition to the demolition of 1400 Drake Avenue. I'm a resident of the Travis Height‐ Fairview Park National Register district and, as this house is contributing to our district, believe it should remain. I also serve as …
From: Sent: To: Cc: Gaudette, Angela Paula Kothmann Friday, December 11, 2020 11:37 AM PAZ Preservation > Subject: D.2 1400 Drake Avenue (HDP-2020-0400) *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners: I write on behalf of the South River City Citizens Neighborhood Association, representing ~5,000 households to the best of my knowledge, which voted to oppose demolition of this property at our November 17, 2020, per this statement: SRCC formally oppose the demolition of 1400 Drake Ave We respectfully request that you consider opposing the case for D.2 1400 Drake Avenue (HDP‐2020‐0400). This property is a contributing property to our Travis Heights-Fairview Park The owner has not provided our committee with its plans for a replacement National Register District. property. I'll forward our official letter from our SRCC Neighborhood Association (Acting) President once I have it; I expect to get it before Sunday. I plan to speak at the meeting on Monday and will be happy to answer any questions at that time. Thank you for your consideration! Kind regards, Paula Kothmann Preservation Committee, SRCC 1 ‐‐ 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 DECEMBER 14, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0410 815 WEST 11TH STREET D.3 - 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1911 house. ARCHITECTURE One-story, rectangular-plan, hipped roof frame house with permastone siding, a central, hipped-roof front-facing dormer containing two windows; partial-width inset porch on non- historic wood posts; . RESEARCH The house was built around 1911; the first occupants were Jasper J. and Blanche Coulter, who lived here until around 1917. Jasper Coulter was a book keeper for McKean-Eilers, a large wholesale dry goods company on Congress Avenue (their building is a historic landmark). The house was rented by Lucy Scott, a teacher at Pease School, in the late 1910s and early 1920s. Patrick J. Moran, an oil driller, and his wife, Imogene, are listed as the owners of the house in the 1927 city directory; only Imogene Moran is shown in the 1929 directory. Following the Morans’ ownership of the house, it was a rental property again, with a meat cutter, the superintendent for the Austin Coca-Cola bottling plant, and a projectionist at the Varsity Theater among the tenants. Around 1946, Mrs. Gretta Catterall, a widow, purchased the property; she lived here until around 1970. STAFF COMMENTS The house was listed as a Priority 2 for research in the Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey (1984). Staff has evaluated this house for designation as a historic landmark and has determined that the house may meet the criteria for landmark designation as set forth in City Code: a. Architecture. The house is a good example of a transitional house, between the older Victorian styles and the later bungalows. This house has a traditional form, but without the architectural ornamentation of earlier tastes, and without the simple floorplan and prominent front porch of the later bungalows. This neighborhood has a number of transitional houses; this one would be contributing to a potential historic district in the west end of downtown. b. Historical association. The house was the home of several middle class families, and represents the lifestyle of the middle class during the early 20th century. The house also has a history of both home ownership and rentals that typified residential patterns in this section of the city. While none of the inhabitants appear to have figured significantly in the history of Austin, the character of the house reflects middle class values. c. Archaeology. The house was not evaluated for its …
Statement from Ted Siff, president of the Old Austin Neighborhood Association 11-12-2020 The OANA board voted to take no action regarding the request for a demolition permit on 815 West 11th Street. Best, Ted Ted Siff, President Old Austin Neighborhood Association
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Vivien Geneser Friday, November 13, 2020 4:39 PM PAZ Preservation; Gaudette, Angela Historic Landmark Commission Meeting on November 16 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear HLC, Please allow me to speak at the meeting on November 16, 2020 in regard to the proposed demolition of my nineteenth century era home on Eleventh Street. Allow me to request a postponement of the decision by HLC. Vivien Geneser, owner of property at 815 West Eleventh Street AGAINST demo permit for 815 West Eleventh Street Thanks! Sincerely, Vivien Geneser 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 Memo To: From: CC: Date: Re: Historic Landmark Commission Donna D. Carter, FAIA Square One Consultants 15 November 2020 Item D.9 HDP‐2020‐0410 Demolition of 815 W. 11th St. I am one of the owners of the property to the west of this house (817 W. 11th St) where I have had my architectural office since 1985. I am opposed to the demolition of the approximately 100 year old home at 815 W. 11th St. The immediate block is mostly businesses that have successfully adapted the sites to accommodate their office use, while retaining the historic structures and feel of the neighborhood. The sole exception on our block, even at three stories, is an unwelcome intrusion on the rhythm, scale, articulations that make up the feel of the street. Unlike 815, at least the 1980s building is towards the end of the block and allows the historic vista to remain looking south or east. I sympathize with the potential buyers, however, I would ask for a postponement to allow us to work with the applicant to come up with compromise that is acceptable to the applicant, the city and the immediate neighbors on the alley. The current development code requirements provide no leeway or incentives to keep the existing structure when compared to other requirements of the code. Our design firm has looked at several development options that provide for the +/‐ 4500 sf development that a vacant lot would allow under the current entitlements. However, options would require some accommodation for parking, impervious cover or protected trees. The current code prioritizes these issues over the …
From: Sent: To: Cc: Gaudette, Angela Paula Kothmann < Friday, December 11, 2020 11:46 AM PAZ Preservation Subject: D.4 514 Academy Drive (HDP-2020-0424): request to postpone *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners: I'm a resident of the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register District. I respectfully request that you consider postponing the case for D.4 514 Academy Drive (HDP-2020-0424); . This property is a contributing property to our District Academy Drive has some of the most important historic homes in our District for Austinites and visitors to enjoy. The architect has not related to our committee how the proposed changes comply (or not) with your associates' important new Design Guidelines, I plan to speak at the meeting on Monday and will be happy to answer any questions at that time. Thank you for your consideration! Kind regards, Paula Kothmann Preservation Committee, SRCC ‐‐ Paula Kothmann, CMM Investment Real Estate Consultant Certified Minerals Manager Associate 1317 Kenwood Ave/Austin, TX 78704 512.470.2405 Texas Real Estate Commission License #664403 Brigham Real Estate (Austin) 1 Mayfair International Realty (London) Director, Texas Chapter, District One National Association of Royalty Owners Member, Board of Directors Texas Energy Council 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 DECEMBER 14, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0431 605 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD D.5 - 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1928 commercial building, apartment, and greenhouse. ARCHITECTURE The complex consists of a two-story rectangular-plan commercial building with living quarters upstairs; this building has single 1:1 fenestration and corner parapets; it is a stuccoed building. The front section of the two story building is a one-story, rectangular-plan commercial building with large display windows and a round-arched stuccoed trellis at the entryway. Several one-story glass and metal greenhouses flank the west (right) side of the commercial building. RESEARCH This complex was once the home of McPhail’s Wayside Gardens, later McPhail’s Wayside Florist, one of the first and only 24-hour florists in Austin. Virgil and Rosa McPhail came to Austin from Beaumont and established the Wayside Gardens on the south side of Barton Springs Road. They built their home and florist shop on the site around 1928; the business remained in family hands until about 10 years ago. Virgil McPhail had several relatives also involved in the floral business in Austin. A brother owned the Barton Springs Floral Company down the road, and various other family members owned florist shops throughout the city, including the Airport Florists on Airport Boulevard. After Virgil and Rosa McPhail divorced around 1938 (and Virgil moved to 1108 Lavaca Street while Rosa remained here), Virgil McPhail went on to operate the Avenue Florists at 19th (now Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard) and the Interregional Highway (now IH-35), while Rosa McPhail continued operations at this Barton Springs Road location. Virgil McPhail also served as the chief floral inspector for the State Department of Agriculture in the late 1930s, and was renowned for traveling the state investigating flowers that he could bring back to Austin to cultivate. The Wayside Gardens and Florists was only one of several business interests Virgil McPhail had in the city. He was also the proprietor of the Hokey Pokey Grocery Store at 709 E. 6th Street in the 1920s, and opened the Sunken Gardens, an amusement area, on Barton Springs Road in the early 1930s. It appears that Virgil and Rosa McPhail reunited after their divorce – she is listed as his widow in his 1965 obituary. STAFF COMMENTS The building is beyond the bounds of any City survey to date. Staff has evaluated this building for designation as a historic landmark …
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: PAZ Preservation Friday, November 13, 2020 8:46 PM Gaudette, Angela FW: D.7 1400 Drake Avenue (HDP-2020-0400); D.12 514 Academy Drive (HDP-2020-0424); D.15 1811 Drake Avenue (HDP-2020-0432) D.20 1414 Alameda Drive (HDP-2020-0453) From: Angela Reed Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2020 2:45:39 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: Valenzuela, Sarah - BC; Papavasiliou, Alexander - BC; Jacob, Mathew - BC; Myers, Terri - BC; McWhorter, Trey - BC; Reed, Emily - BC; Little, Kelly - BC; Tollett, Blake - BC; Heimsath, Ben - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Featherston, Witt; Wright, Caroline - BC; PAZ Preservation; Sadowsky, Steve Subject: D.7 1400 Drake Avenue (HDP‐2020‐0400); D.12 514 Academy Drive (HDP‐2020‐0424); D.15 1811 Drake Avenue (HDP‐2020‐0432) D.20 1414 Alameda Drive (HDP‐2020‐0453) *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Regarding opposition to the following demolitions: D.7 1400 Drake Avenue (HDP‐2020‐0400); D.12 514 Academy Drive (HDP‐2020‐0424); D.15 1811 Drake Avenue (HDP‐2020‐0432) D.20 1414 Alameda Drive (HDP‐2020‐0453) Dear Commissioners, Residents of the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register District are seeing a number of demolition requests, all referenced above, within the boundaries of the Historic District. Each of these demolition requests threatens the integrity of this recently-designated district, which was finally accomplished after 15 years of organizing, fundraising, and volunteer service by many neighborhood residents. We ask that Commissioners oppose these demolitions and that property owners are advised of the historic district, the value of these properties if preserved, and are informed of their options in renovating rather than demolishing these houses. Thank you for your dedicated work in supporting our city's historic character. Regards, Angela Reed 1924 Newning Ave., 78704 Resident, Travis Heights-Fairview Park NRHD Member, SRCC Preservation Committee 1 Angela Reed Travis Heights Resident, Member SRCC Preservation Committee 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 Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Paula Kothmann Sunday, November 15, 2020 10:17 AM PAZ Preservation Angela Reed; Gaudette, Angela; Clif Ladd; Melanie Martinez; Mary Janecek-Friedman; Michele Webre; bob gee D.20 1414 Alameda Drive (HDP-2020-0453): request to postpone *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners: I'm a resident of the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register District. I respectfully request that you consider postponing the case …
From: Sent: To: Cc: Gaudette, Angela Paula Kothmann Friday, December 11, 2020 11:51 AM PAZ Preservation > Subject: D.6 1414 Alameda Drive (HDP-2020-0453): request to postpone *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners: I'm a resident of the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register District. I respectfully request that you consider postponing the case for D.6 1414 Alameda Drive (HDP‐2020‐0453). This property is a contributing property to our District. We appreciate the architect, who has reached out about the propoosed replacement property. We asked him to describe the proposed changes against your new Design Guidelines. At this point we do not have that information. I plan to speak at the meeting on Monday and will be happy to answer any questions at that time. Thank you for your consideration! Kind regards, Paula Kothmann Preservation Committee, SRCC ‐‐ Paula Kothmann, CMM Investment Real Estate Consultant Certified Minerals Manager Associate 1317 Kenwood Ave/Austin, TX 78704 512.470.2405 Texas Real Estate Commission License #664403 Brigham Real Estate (Austin) Mayfair International Realty (London) 1 ‐‐ Paula Kothmann, CMM Investment Real Estate Consultant Certified Minerals Manager Associate 1317 Kenwood Ave/Austin, TX 78704 512.470.2405 Texas Real Estate Commission License #664403 Brigham Real Estate (Austin) Mayfair International Realty (London) Director, Texas Chapter, District One National Association of Royalty Owners Member, Board of Directors Texas Energy Council 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
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Cc: Paula Kothmann Friday, December 11, 2020 11:59 AM PAZ Preservation Subject: D.7 2102 Avondale Drive (HDP-2020-179571): request to postpone *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners: I'm a resident of the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register District. I respectfully request that you consider postponing the case for D7. This property is a contributing property to our District. I support that the owners want to remodel rather than demolish. I would like to ask the architect to describe how the proposed plans conform to your new Design Guidelines. At this point I do not have that information. I plan to speak at the meeting on Monday and will be happy to answer any questions at that time. Thank you for your efforts to preserve our historic properties! Kind regards, Paula Kothmann Preservation Committee, SRCC ‐‐ Paula Kothmann, CMM Investment Real Estate Consultant Certified Minerals Manager Associate 1317 Kenwood Ave/Austin, TX 78704 512.470.2405 Texas Real Estate Commission License #664403 Brigham Real Estate (Austin) Mayfair International Realty (London) 1
D.9 - 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS GF-20-179571 2102 ALTA VISTA AVENUE PROPOSAL Partial demolition of a bungalow to add an addition to the front. ARCHITECTURE The current house is a one-story, rectangular-plan, frame bungalow with a partial-width front-gabled partially inset porch; single and paired 1:1 fenestration. The applicant proposes to enclose the front porch and construct an addition to the left side of the house. RESEARCH STAFF COMMENTS The house was moved onto the site in 1948 from an unknown location. The occupancy history for this house through 1959 shows an IRS clerk and his wife followed by a widow, both occupying the house for a short period of time. The house is listed as contributing to the pending Travis Heights National Register Historic District. Staff has evaluated this house for designation as a historic landmark and has determined that while the house does not meet the criteria for landmark designation as set forth in City Code, the Commission should review this proposal, which will result in a determination that the house no longer contributes to the pending historic district: a. Architecture. The house is a simple frame 1920s bungalow with few alterations. However, bungalows like this are common in Austin and this one presents no architectural distinction to warrant consideration of landmark designation for architectural significance. b. Historical association. The house was moved onto the lot in 1948 from an unknown location so its early history is also unknown. There do not appear to be any significant historical associations based upon the occupants of the house on this site. c. Archaeology. The house was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The house does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Encourage the applicants to consider a design for the addition that would retain the articulation of this house as a bungalow. If the applicant proceeds with the current plans, not only will the house be rendered non-contributing to the historic district, but it will have lost all semblance of bungalow …
Residential New Construction and Addition Permit Application DevelopmentATX.com | Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) For submittal and fee information, see austintexas.gov/digitaldevelopment Download application before entering information. Property Information Project Address: Legal Description: Zoning District: Tax Parcel ID: Lot Area (sq ft): Historic District (if applicable): Neighborhood Plan Area (if applicable): Required Reviews Is project participating in S.M.A.R.T. Housing? Y N (If yes, attach signed certification letter from NHCD, and signed conditional approval letter from Austin Energy Green Building) Is this site within an Airport Overlay Zone? Y N (If yes, approval through Aviation is required) Does project have a Green Building requirement? Y N (If yes, attach signed conditional approval letter from Austin Energy Green Building) Does this site have a septic system? Y N (If yes, submit a copy of approved septic permit. OSSF review required) Does the structure exceed 3,600 square feet total under roof? Y N (If yes, Fire review is required) Is this property within 200 feet of a hazardous pipeline? Y N (If yes, Fire review is required) Is this site located within an Erosion Hazard Zone? Y N (If yes, EHZ review is required) Are there trees 19” or greater in diameter on/adjacent to the property? Y N If yes, how many?_____ ( Provide plans with a tree survey, tree review required.) Was there a pre-development consultation for the Tree Review? Y N Is this property within 100 feet of the 100-year floodplain? Y N (Proximity to floodplain may require additional review time.) Proposed impacts to trees: (Check all that apply) Root zone Canopy Removal None/Uncertain Is this site within the Residential Design and Compatibility Standards Ordinance Boundary Area? (LDC 25-2 Subchapter F) Y N Is this site in the Capital View Corridor? Y N (If yes, a preliminary review through land use is needed to determine if full view corridor review is required.) Does this site currently have: water availability? Y N wastewater availability? Y N Does this site have or will it have an auxiliary water source? Y N (If yes, submit approved auxiliary and potable plumbing plans.) (Auxiliary water supplies are wells, rainwater harvesting, river water, lake water, reclaimed water, etc.) Does this site require a cut or fill in excess of four (4) feet? Y N (If yes, contact the Development Assistance Center for a Site Plan Exemption) Is this site within the Waterfront Overlay? Y N (LDC 25-2 …
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Cc: Paula Kothmann Friday, December 11, 2020 11:56 AM PAZ Preservation > Subject: D.9 2102 Alta Vista Drive (HDP-2020-0474): request to postpone *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners: I'm a resident of the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register District. I respectfully request that you consider postponing the case for D.9 2102 Alta Vista Drive (HDP‐2020‐0474). This property is a contributing property to our District. I support that the owners want to remodel rather than demolish. I have asked the architect to describe how the proposed plans conform to your new Design Guidelines. At this point I do not have that information. I plan to speak at the meeting on Monday and will be happy to answer any questions at that time. Thank you for your efforts to preserve our historic properties! Kind regards, Paula Kothmann Preservation Committee, SRCC ‐‐ Paula Kothmann, CMM Investment Real Estate Consultant Certified Minerals Manager Associate 1317 Kenwood Ave/Austin, TX 78704 512.470.2405 Texas Real Estate Commission License #664403 Brigham Real Estate (Austin) Mayfair International Realty (London) 1 ‐‐ Paula Kothmann, CMM Investment Real Estate Consultant Certified Minerals Manager Associate 1317 Kenwood Ave/Austin, TX 78704 512.470.2405 Texas Real Estate Commission License #664403 Brigham Real Estate (Austin) Mayfair International Realty (London) Director, Texas Chapter, District One National Association of Royalty Owners Member, Board of Directors Texas Energy Council 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
City of Austin Central Fire & EMS Station Historic Landmark Commission – Design Overview Presentation 14 December 2020 Context Location: 401 E. 5th St Part of a block owned by the city Block includes the O. Henry Museum Project is being coordinated with the development of Brush Square Park, which is a separate project led by the Parks and Recreation Department Introduction Overview Constructed in 1938 Architect: Kreisle and Brooks Constructed under the Public Works Administration (WPA) National Register of Historic Places in 2000 Building History Overview Annex added in 1962 by architect Eugene Wukash Building History Overview Non-historic windows added in 1980s Building History Historic Moderne style (Streamline Moderne) Simplicity of ornamentation Key Features and Stylistic Elements Historic Use of building materials as decoration Subtle patterning Brick coursing Symbolic towers Nickel-finished lights Key Features and Stylistic Elements Historic Curved portico Corner approach Key Features and Stylistic Elements Historic Layering of elements Massing plays with symmetry and asymmetry Key Features and Stylistic Elements Preservation The proposed changes ensure the facility will continue to operate in its historic location efficiently functioning as its original purpose for years into the future. Maintain Original Intended Use Preservation Window replacements will more closely match the original design Original Current Proposed Return to Original Design Elements Preservation Brick will be cleaned and repaired Lintels will be refurbished Eroded plaster on soffits will be replaced Maintenance, Repair, and Replacement Program Improved emergency response through bay door height increase to accommodate modern vehicle sizes Interior reconfiguration to accommodate gender equity Existing Proposed End-user’s Long-term Needs Existing Proposed Program Improvement of life safety through sprinklers and additional egress Making the building accessible (ADA and elevator addition) Energy efficiency (Windows, Envelope, and HVAC) Preserve the building’s inclusion on the National Historic Register City’s Objectives Plan Changes Change to Existing Addition Existing First Floor 558 SF (4.6%) Proposed Plan Changes Change to Existing Addition Existing Second Floor 558 SF (4.6%) Proposed Façade Changes Change to Existing Addition Existing E. 5th Street Proposed Façade Changes Change to Existing Addition Trinity Street Existing Proposed Signage Changes Existing Main Sign Proposed Signage Changes Remove Ancillary Signs Add Addition Minimize the addition to only what is programmatically necessary Original=12,031 SF / Addition=515 SF / 4.3% gross square footage increase Keep It Small Addition Use the parking-lot side to preserve the 5th and Trinity Street facades which are the most crucial to the historic character …
416 W. 12th St. One-Pager: Keeping DKG Working for Women Educators The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (DKG) is proposing a downtown project that will allow DKG to revitalize and better achieve its mission and vision while helping the city meet its housing goals. DKG is requesting DMU zoning, which would allow for development of a transit-supportive downtown project along a future rail line, with 280 units above ground-floor commercial. The project would be accomplished through participating in the Downtown Density Bonus program. DKG has a strong legacy of supporting and empowering women educators and leaders. Dr. Annie Webb Blanton, the first woman elected to statewide office in Texas and the third woman ever promoted to the rank of professor at UT, founded DKG on UT’s campus in 1929. Dr. Blanton founded DKG at UT campus as a way to organize women to fight gender discrimination, advocate for pro-education legislation, and assist women educators in their professional development. Today, DKG’s grants and programs provide support to female educators and students across the world. DKG’s membership has declined in recent years. As a result, its current leadership is looking to revitalize and expand the organization in order to deliver on Dr. Blanton’s vision. The building’s age is forcing DKG to divert resources from its mission to pay for maintenance and is preventing DKG from retrofitting it for modern technology, The Historic Landmark Commission has initiated an historic zoning case for DKG’s office building. If approved, historic zoning would directly threaten DKG’s ability to carry out its mission. Under the requested DMU zoning, DKG could strategically target resources toward mission-oriented activities. In contrast, historic zoning would preclude DKG from carrying out this plan, forcing them to divert more resources to building maintenance and threatening their financial stability. Dr. Blanton never saw the office now being considered for historic zoning. Four other locations served as DKG’s headquarters before they relocated to 416 W. 12th St. While DKG’s office is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, that application was completed as part of a student’s class project, and DKG was explicitly told it would not restrict the property. In a February 2011 email exchange, the National Register coordinator told DKG explicitly that “Listing in the National Register imposes absolutely NO RESTRICTIONS [sic] on private property.” Approving DMU zoning instead of historic zoning would …
416 W. 12th St. Keep DKG Working for Women Educators 1 Overview Project: Rezone to DMU and reject historic zoning, which will: • Keep Delta Kappa Gamma healthy and strong, and • Provide a downtown project that supports housing goals. Presentation: • Overview (Michael Whellan) • Project Proposal (Architects) • Delta Kappa Gamma’s Work (DKG Members) • Delta Kappa Gamma’s History (DKG Leadership) 2 Key Facts • Delta Kappa Gamma is not a building – it is an active organization. DKG’s programs support women educators around the world. • Delta Kappa Gamma’s history predates this office building. This site is DKG’s fifth location. DKG’s founder, Dr. Annie Webb Blanton, died over a decade before they relocated to 416 W. 12th St. • This project is critical to Delta Kappa Gamma’s future. Historic zoning would restrict one of their key resources and lock in escalating building costs at the expense of DKG’s mission and health. 3 Delta Kappa Gamma 1929 Dr. Annie Webb Blanton founds DKG on UT’s campus as a way to organize women to fight gender discrimination and support women educators. 1945 Dr. Annie Webb Blanton passes away. 1956 Delta Kappa Gamma relocates to 416 W. 12th St., its fifth location. 4 National Register Status In 2011, an architecture student sought National Register Status for DKG for a class project. The state informed DKG this would not restrict the site. Delta Kappa Gamma: “Can you tell me what restrictions or impact this would have on the property?” National Register Coordinator: “Listing in the National Register imposes absolutely NO RESTRICTIONS on private property.” February 2011 Exchange Excerpt 5 DKG’s Request vs. Historic Zoning Outcomes DMU Zoning Historic Zoning Revitalizes Delta Kappa Gamma. Helps Meet City Housing Goals. Funds Permanent Supportive Housing. Supports Robust Transit System. Structural Preservation. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✖ ✖ ✖ ✖ ✖ ✓ 6 Recap Delta Kappa Gamma supports women educators and students around the world – but faces a number of challenges, including issues with their current office building. DKG has requested DMU zoning, which would allow them to strategically target their resources and revitalize, while helping the city better meet its own goals. However, historic zoning would restrict one of DKG’s key resources and lock in long‐term costs, threatening their financial stability and future. 7
Delta Kappa Gamma A Brief History Annie Webb Blanton Professor University of Texas 1 2610 Whitis First Home of Delta Kappa Gamma 2 Our Founders Dr. Annie Webb Blanton, Austin, Texas Miss Mamie Sue Bastian, Houston, Texas Miss Ruby Cole, San Antonio, Texas Miss Mabel Youree Grizzard, Waxahachie, Texas 3 Our Founders Mrs. Ruby Terrill Lomax, Austin, Texas Dr. Cora M. Martin, Austin, Texas Mrs. Lalla M. Odom, Austin, Texas Miss Lela Lee Williams, Dallas, Texas 4 Our Founders Dr. Anna Hiss, Austin, Texas Miss Ray King, Fort Worth, Texas Miss Sue King, Fort Worth, Texas Dr. Helen Lois Koch, Austin, Texas 5 DKG Constitution Passed During First Meeting at 2610 Whitis 6 DKG Membership Ms. Blanton asked members keep the organization a secret 7 1909 Cliff Dr. Second Home of Delta Kappa Gamma 8 Littlefield Building Third Home of Delta Kappa Gamma 9 1309 Brazos St. Fourth Home of Delta Kappa Gamma 10 Delta Kappa Gamma Became an international non-profit in 1953 11 International Convention 2018 Delta Kappa Gamma Convention 12 Allow DKG to continue its international work for women educators at a new Austin location. Vote No on the recommendation to zone the property historic. 13
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Rosemary Merriam Saturday, December 12, 2020 7:12 PM PAZ Preservation HLC Meeting Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Completed *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** C.11 1510 Palma Plaza GF 20‐180133 Speak and request a postponement on this item until the January HLC meeting. Rosemary Merriam 512 477‐2382 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
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Steiker, Jordan M Sunday, December 13, 2020 9:48 AM PAZ Preservation Re: Case GF 20-171512 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Our historic home is next door to the proposed home and it would be built to block the view of the entire side of our 1926 property (currently their driveway is adjacent to our home). On Dec 13, 2020, at 9:38 AM, Steiker, Jordan M wrote: Dear Angela, We would like to speak tomorrow regarding case number GF 20‐171512. We oppose the demolition as well as the new plans. Jordan Steiker and Lori Holleran 1 Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Steiker, Jordan M Sunday, December 13, 2020 11:29 AM PAZ Preservation Re: Case GF 20-171512 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Here’s a street view — the view that would be obstructed if project moves forward. Our house was built with the expectation of a driveway in between lots, and it’s historic character would be diminished by building a new structure right on the eastern edge of property. On Dec 13, 2020, at 9:47 AM, Steiker, Jordan M wrote: Our historic home is next door to the proposed home and it would be built to block the view of the entire side of our 1926 property (currently their driveway is adjacent to our home). <image.jpg> 1 On Dec 13, 2020, at 9:38 AM, Steiker, Jordan M wrote: Dear Angela, We would like to speak tomorrow regarding case number GF 20‐171512. We oppose the demolition as well as the new plans. Jordan Steiker and Lori Holleran 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 Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Sadowsky, Steve Monday, December 14, 2020 9:02 AM Gaudette, Angela Contreras, Kalan Fw: 1517 Murray Lane Steve Sadowsky Historic Preservation Officer City of Austin, Texas 974‐6454 From: Bill Dorman Sent: Monday, December 14, 2020 8:39 AM To: Sadowsky, Steve <Steve.Sadowsky@austintexas.gov> Subject: 1517 Murray Lane *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Historic Landmark Commission, On behalf of the Old Enfield Homeowners Association, I am writing in opposition to the proposed project at 1517 Murray Lane that is on your agenda this evening. This is a designated …
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Melanie Martinez Sunday, December 13, 2020 11:07 AM Jacob, Mathew - BC; Papavasiliou, Alexander - BC; Little, Kelly - BC; McWhorter, Trey - BC; Heimsath, Ben - BC; Myers, Terri - BC; Featherston, Witt; Tollett, Blake - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Valenzuela, Sarah - BC; Bertron, Cara; Sadowsky, Steve; bc-Caroline.Wright@austin.texas.gov; Gaudette, Angela; PAZ Preservation 1400 & 1402 Drake Ave., HDP-2020-0474 & HDP-2020-0400 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners, I'm a long‐time resident of Fairview Park, and one of the many neighbors who spent the past 15 years working toward our National Register historic district designation. I also volunteer on the SRCC's Preservation Committee but I'm writing as an individual and not on behalf of that group. I oppose the demolition of 1400 & 1402 Drake Ave. (HDP‐2020‐0400 & HDP‐2020‐0474) for the same reasons as previously stated. This house is contributing to our historic district, and its location, while not considered "unique," does not diminish the value of a character‐defining home on a corner lot. As you know, a historic district considers the whole, and not just landmark‐status properties. While we can't forbid these demolitions, it would be helpful to know the plans for these lots. Sadly, demolitions on a corner lot seem to cause a cascade of demolitions down the block, leading to more losses. Demolishing 1402 Drake, as well, only exacerbates this effect. I hope this commission can encourage the owner of these properties to work with the SRCC's Preservation Committee and the city's Preservation Office to develop a plan that would retain the facades of these homes while still being able to remodel and expand in a sensitive way. I'm sure there must be an alternative to demolition. Thank you for your consideration, Melanie Martinez 1214 Newning Ave. 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
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: PAZ Preservation Monday, December 14, 2020 9:19 AM Gaudette, Angela FW: Review Case Number: GF 20-171534 From: Brett Schwab Sent: Monday, December 14, 2020 3:18:46 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: PAZ Preservation Cc: Subject: Review Case Number: GF 20-171534 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** We are all property owners in the Oak Parks subdivision as well as officers of the Oak Parks Subdivision Neighborhood Association. This subdivision is directly behind the land at 5613 Patton Ranch Road where the demolition of historic buildings has been requested (Historic Case Number: PR-20-159810, Review Case Number: GF 20-171534, permit/case number 2020-159810 PR). The Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods forwarded the notice of public hearing on demolition at 5:23 PM pm on Sunday Dec 13, which is why we did not sign up to speak at the meeting (since the deadline was noon on Sunday). We are writing this letter to strongly object to the demolition request for the following reasons: 1. The Oak Parks Subdivision Neighborhood Association Executive Committee as well as other interested neighborhoods were not notified in time to participate in the meeting. 2. The request to demolish is related to St. Andrew’s request to rezone the property to MF-4-NP and build a 295-unit apartment complex (2020-171561 ZC), demolishing one building (this property in question). Despite the neighborhood plan at http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=124183 identifying the house as historic and the TDOT Report for Historical Studies Survey at https://www.oakhillparkway.com/DEIS/27a_OHP-DEIS-AppendixL.pdf identitying the house and some of the outbuildings as historic, a neighborhood plan amendment was not found to be needed. 3. St. Andrew’s (the property owners) was aware of the issues with people vandalizing the building and did not try to clean up / protect the buildings until they received a code violation in July 2020 when they were selling the land to another school (that school ended up selling the property back to St. Andrew’s). One of the executive committee members, Brett Schwab frequently reported to the school every time he saw trash dumped or the building vandalized. We are not historic preservation experts so do not know whether the building can be saved. But we do know this feels rushed to facilitate the rezoning request and want to be sure interested parties have time to respond and historic experts can look at the buildings to see if anything can be salvaged before they are destroyed. …
Scrrrrli Idr.- "- {.llt}' {..itir*nn lnE, I1 { } Ilt i,x ,}t ilr .lj ,,1r*ij, 11'11'LL'. nttr":ii,1 \, r il.ii ,g.v ":g1il.i : i',:r.,!tL'.,1,' I il. *,. rr ),.r, i, 1-.. i r'r itr'r,:.i, rrr l lit' i \lrl",.i , t,.... | . '. r',' i ii " l1 rr I :,.1' ..'t..:'r'r :.r". 'rl r. r ,.,r 'r'. 'rl,; '.,. r, rJ^ \rr . I t.. SRCC SOUlH RIVER CITY CITIZENS AUSTIN TEXAS Historic Landmark Commission City Hall 301 W.2nd St. Austin, TX787A1 December 11,2020 Dear Commission Members: RE: SRCC opposition to demolition of 1400 Drake, case HDP-2020-0400 On November 17th 2A20, the general membership of the South River City Citizens (SRCC) Neighborhood Association voted to oppose the demolition of the home at 1400 Drake. our opposition stems from the following main issues: The home is modestly sized and would be affordable as rental property. lf demolished, it is unlikely to be replaced with a similarly affordable home. The home contributes to the pending Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District. The house is a classic vernacular 1930s cottage, common in its time. Today, this cottage is a vanishing resource type and reflects blue-collar family housing in South Austin. This home represents the eclectic and diverse character of Travis Heights. Sincerely, Megan Spencer Vice President vicepresid ent@srccatx. org CC: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Officer Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: > Melanie Martinez < Sunday, December 13, 2020 11:07 AM Jacob, Mathew - BC; Papavasiliou, Alexander - BC; Little, Kelly - BC; McWhorter, Trey - BC; Heimsath, Ben - BC; Myers, Terri - BC; Featherston, Witt; Tollett, Blake - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Valenzuela, Sarah - BC; Bertron, Cara; Sadowsky, Steve; bc-Caroline.Wright@austin.texas.gov; Gaudette, Angela; PAZ Preservation 1400 & 1402 Drake Ave., HDP-2020-0474 & HDP-2020-0400 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners, I'm a long‐time resident of Fairview Park, and one of the many neighbors who spent the past 15 years working toward our National Register historic district designation. I also volunteer on the SRCC's Preservation Committee but I'm writing as an individual and not on behalf of that group. I oppose the demolition of 1400 & 1402 Drake Ave. (HDP‐2020‐0400 & HDP‐2020‐0474) for the same reasons as previously stated. This house is contributing to our historic district, and its location, while not considered "unique," does not diminish the value of a character‐defining home on a corner …
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Melanie Martinez < Sunday, December 13, 2020 11:10 AM Heimsath, Ben - BC; Myers, Terri - BC; Featherston, Witt; Papavasiliou, Alexander - BC; Tollett, Blake - BC; Little, Kelly - BC; Jacob, Mathew - BC; McWhorter, Trey - BC; Bertron, Cara; Valenzuela, Sarah - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Sadowsky, Steve; bc-Caroline.Wright@austin.texas.gov; Gaudette, Angela; PAZ Preservation Item D-4 514 Academy Dr,. HDP-2020-0424 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners, I'm a long‐time resident of Fairview Park, and one of the neighbors who spent the past 15 years working toward our National Register historic district designation. I also volunteer on the SRCC's Preservation Committee but I'm writing as an individual and not on behalf of that group. I oppose the demolition of 514 Academy Dr, HDP2020‐0424. I live near this property and completed my opposition statement in writing last month. I have not seen any plans yet for this lot, so I am still opposed to demolition. This section of Academy's historic streetscape has barely been touched by new construction, so losing a contributing property in the middle of the block‐‐so close to the historic Kirkland‐Mather House (The Academy)‐‐makes a jarring statement and diminishes the character of our historic district. Should the owner want to learn more about the possibilities of restoring the house, even with an addition and ADU, they could create an income‐producing property and earn tax credits for rehabilitation. Or they could sell that remodeled property as an income‐producing property. I believe people moving to Austin desire homes like these that provide the "missing middle" and can be a benefit, rather than a waste of embodied energy and history thrown in the dump. Of course, I cannot speak to the owners' intent. If they desire to be part of our community, I'm sure a meeting with our neighborhood's Preservation Committee would be fruitful and could open up more possibilities for compromise and find design approaches that wouldn't remove this contributing property from our historic district. Thank you for your consideration, Melanie Martinez 1214 Newning Ave. 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
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Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Melanie Martinez < Sunday, December 13, 2020 11:22 AM Heimsath, Ben - BC; Myers, Terri - BC; Little, Kelly - BC; Jacob, Mathew - BC; McWhorter, Trey - BC; Bertron, Cara; Featherston, Witt; Papavasiliou, Alexander - BC; Tollett, Blake - BC; Valenzuela, Sarah - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Sadowsky, Steve; bc-Caroline.Wright@austin.texas.gov; Gaudette, Angela; PAZ Preservation Item D-6 1414 Alameda Dr. HDP-2020-0453 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners, I'm a long‐time resident of Fairview Park, and one of the neighbors who spent the past 15 years working toward our National Register historic district designation. I also volunteer on the SRCC's Preservation Committee but I'm writing as an individual and not on behalf of that group. I oppose the demolition of 1414 Alameda HDP‐2020‐0453, given the house's contributing status to the historic district and its level of integrity. It would be nice to see the plans for what would replace this house so I could speak more directly to the issues demolition would cause. Ideally, the house could be restored and remodeled, possibly with an ADU. The owner might like to know more about tax credits for rehabilitation which could offset some of the costs, should they choose to use the property for income. While this house is a working‐class home, it is still valuable to our community's historic character and, in combination with the other working‐class homes, tells the story of our community. I feel sure that if the owners would like to meet with members of our neighborhood's Preservation Committee, there might be a good design solution that would benefit both the owner and our historic district. Sincerely, Melanie Martinez 1214 Newning Ave. 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
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: > Melanie Martinez < Sunday, December 13, 2020 11:37 AM Heimsath, Ben - BC; Myers, Terri - BC; Little, Kelly - BC; Jacob, Mathew - BC; McWhorter, Trey - BC; Bertron, Cara; Featherston, Witt; Papavasiliou, Alexander - BC; Tollett, Blake - BC; Valenzuela, Sarah - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Sadowsky, Steve; bc-Caroline.Wright@austin.texas.gov; Gaudette, Angela; PAZ Preservation D-7 1016 Avondale Rd. GF-2020-175404 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners, I'm a long‐time resident of Fairview Park, and one of the neighbors who spent the past 15 years working toward our National Register historic district designation. I also volunteer on the SRCC's Preservation Committee but I'm writing as an individual and not on behalf of that group. I am writing to ask the owners of 1016 Avondale Rd. GF‐2020‐175404 to please consider the Mid‐Century Modern character of this home in their addition and to retain the streetview facade. I would also encourage them not to paint the natural stone. As the choice of fenestration will have such a big impact on the facade, I hope they will work with the Preservation office and their architect to select a period‐appropriate style. Thank you for your consideration, Melanie Martinez 1214 Newning Ave. 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
Concerning: Case Number: GF 20-178291 – 3107 DANCY ST 1. In the past a determination was made that this house warranted historical certification. There is no reason to assume that this is no longer valid. In addition, this past determination has the weight of a formal verification process. 2. Historical zoning is an exchange of value-received (reduced taxes) for having a development easement assigned to the property. This easement goes with the property, just like a drainage easement or a flood zone determination. Existing and/or previous landowners have already received value in exchange for adding an easement which remains with the property. That was the deal and they made it. 3. Historical certification might increase or decrease the resale value of the property. In any case, the current property owner purchased the property with eyes wide open with regard to this restriction (which reasonably was factored into the purchase price) and so no argument of undue hardship is warranted. 4. The very nature of historical certification is intended to protect property against the variations of valuation over time which might make it profitable to demolish and redevelop a site. That was the agreement which made upon applying for and accepting the historical certification and that is the arrangement which should be applied to the consideration of this request. Summary: The request should be denied. A valid and binding exchange of value-received for encumbering the property with a development easement was made and this type of development easement, by its very nature, should not subject to the whims of redevelopment valuation. Thomas Mayer 13-Dec-2020
Dear Historic District Members and Neighbors, Our names are Riley and Elliot Jackson and we recently just purchased the home on 2102 ALTA VISTA. We have been in Travis Heights for the past few years and can’t imagine starting our little family anywhere else! We are due with our first baby boy in February! We absolutely love the charm of this bungalow style house, and just want to create more space for our growing family. Our plans are to add on a master suite to the left side of the house and enclose the front porch to make some extra space in the living room. We plan on keeping the original windows and floors and hope to keep the charm that this house already has! We by no means want to change the cozy and warm feeling you get when you walk into this house, we are just wanting to create more room for our growing family since we plan on being here for a very long time. We appreciate your time, and please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. Warmly, Riley and Elliot Jackson 972-762-7600
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Melanie Martinez < Sunday, December 13, 2020 11:45 AM Heimsath, Ben - BC; Myers, Terri - BC; Little, Kelly - BC; Jacob, Mathew - BC; Bertron, Cara; Featherston, Witt; McWhorter, Trey - BC; Papavasiliou, Alexander - BC; Tollett, Blake - BC; Valenzuela, Sarah - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Sadowsky, Steve; bc-Caroline.Wright@austin.texas.gov; Gaudette, Angela; PAZ Preservation D-9 2102 Alta Vista Ave. GF-2020-17951 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners, I'm a long‐time resident of Fairview Park, and one of the neighbors who spent the past 15 years working toward our National Register historic district designation. I also volunteer on the SRCC's Preservation Committee but I'm writing as an individual and not on behalf of that group. I am writing to ask the owners of 2102 Alta Vista Ave. GF‐2020‐17951 to please reconsider the addition to the front of the house. While I have not seen their construction plans, an addition on the front sounds like it would eliminate or change the current facade and remove the home from its Contributing status in our National Register district. I'm sure a creative architect could find a way to re‐design to meet the needs of the owners while retaining the historic integrity that is still quite good and valuable to our district. Thank you for your consideration, Melanie Martinez 1214 Newning Ave. 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
