Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for July 26, 2021 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 in advance no later than Sunday, July 25, 2021 by 12:00 noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Historic Landmark Commission meeting: Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov no later than 12:00 noon 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 Historic zoning applications A.1. 1037 Reinli Street – Travis County Fire Control Operations Center – Owner-initiated historic zoning Historic landmark and historic district applications B.1. 1805 E. 3rd Street – Herrera House – Construct a rear 1-story addition (postponed June 28, 2021) 907 Congress Avenue – Grandberry Building – Deconstruct, store, and re-erect façade (postponed June 28, 2021) 909 Congress Avenue – Mitchell-Robertson Building – Deconstruct, store, and re-erect façade (postponed June 28, 2021) 13300 Dessau Road – Evangelical Lutheran Church – Relocate church to Jourdan-Bachman B.2. B.3. B.4. 1 Commented [BE1]: Does the Kenney House sign (on the ARC agenda) also need to go to HLC this month? Commented [AA2R1]: There isn't a sign permit in …
Versión en español a continuación. Historic Landmark Commission Meeting Monday, July 26, 2021, 6:00 PM Historic Landmark Meeting to be held July 26, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, July 25 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 26 Historic Landmark Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, July 25 (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 (26 de julio, 2021) 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 (25 de julio, 2021 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) 974-3393 or 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 …
1037 Reinli Street Travis County Fire Control Team Operations Center ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET HLC DATE: July 26, 2021 PC DATE: August 24, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C14H-2021-0116 APPLICANT: Lee and David Basore (property owners) HISTORIC NAME: Travis County Fire Control Team Operations Center WATERSHED: Urban; Tannehill Branch ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 1037 Reinli Street ZONING CHANGE: CS-MU-NP to CS-MU-H-NP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 4 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from CS-MU-NP (General Commercial Services-Mixed Use Combining District-Neighborhood Plan Combining District) to CS-MU-H-NP (General Commercial Services-Mixed Use Combining District-Historic Landmark Combining District-Neighborhood Plan Combining District). QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Historical Associations, Community Value HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: N/A PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The house is beyond the bounds of any historic resources survey to date. CITY COUNCIL DATE: N/A ORDINANCE READINGS: N/A CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Del Valle Community Coalition, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Neighbors United for Progress, Preservation Austin, Responsible Growth for Windsor Park, SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, Windsor Park Neighborhood Association, Windsor Park Neighborhood Plan Contact Team BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: The property at 1037 Reinli Street is significant primarily for its historical associations and community value, though its status as an architectural curiosity—a typical Minimal Traditional house used as an emergency services hub—should also be considered. ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A PHONE: 512-974-2727 ACTION: N/A § 25-2-352 (A)(1) Period of Significance. The property is at least 50 years old and represents a period of significance of at least 50 years ago, unless the property is of exceptional importance as defined by National Register Bulletin 22, National Park Service (1996). 1 1037 Reinli Street Travis County Fire Control Team Operations Center The property is 82 years old, with a period of significance as the Travis County Fire Control Team Operations Center beginning at the date of Explorer Post 13’s establishment of the Travis County fire brigade in 1961 and ending at the 50- year cutoff in 1971. 1037 Reinli Street remained the organization’s dispatch center until 1982. § 25-2-352 (A)(2) Integrity. The property retains a high degree of integrity, as defined by the National Register of Historic Places, that clearly conveys its historical significance and does not include an addition or alteration which has significantly compromised its integrity. The property retains a high degree of integrity, …
B.2 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JULY 26, 2021 C14H-1986-0015 GRANDBERRY BUILDING 907 CONGRESS AVENUE PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Review of a plan to deconstruct, store, and re-erect historic building façade. Catalog and store, then re-erect the historic building façades of the Grandberry Building, Mitchell-Robertson Building, and the building at 911 Congress Ave. as part of a redevelopment project at a later date. In conjunction with proposed additions, deconstruction and reconstruction of these façades has received approval from the Historic Landmark Commission on three separate occasions: September 25, 2006 (for 907 and 909 Congress Ave. only), January 26, 2015 (pending development of more detailed plans for treatment of the three façades), and June 25, 2018. See Prior Commission Action below. On March 24, 2021, the Building Standards Commission (BSC) issued an order requiring that conditions be remedied within 90 days or imposing fines on the property owner. The BSC orders are uploaded as backup to this meeting for reference. In discussion at the April 24, 2021 meeting, Commissioners suggested that the applicant determine if scaffolding erected for purposes of documenting and dismantling the façades would suffice for compliance with the BSC orders. The orders do not mention stabilization or bracing as options, and Code Department staff have confirmed that scaffolding would be insufficient to meet the requirements. Instead, the orders require repairs to fully remedy the violations, which include cracks and openings in exterior walls, roof and drainage issues, and missing windows, among other concerns. Per the applicant, stabilization and repair of the buildings in place is not technically feasible due to the extent of deterioration, including mortar loss, shear failures and racking, and the inability to adequately shore the façades following demolition of masonry party walls that provide lateral support. In particular, the wall abutting the Mutual Building, an adjacent historic landmark, requires demolition to allow that property owner to perform needed repairs. The proposed scope of work entails developing a detailed plan for deconstruction and reconstruction of the historic façades, including as an initial phase: review of existing documentation, visual and non-destructive analysis of building materials and assemblies, structural evaluation, and development of a finalized scope of work and sequence of implementation. Laser scanning has been performed, and analysis of the resulting point cloud is underway. Deconstruction will be done by hand and treated much like an archeological investigation, with specific conditions and …
June 4, 2021 Elizabeth Brummett Development Services Manager City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Via Electronic Delivery Re: 907, 909, and 911 Congress Avenue – Historic Review Applications for three 0.845 acre pieces of property located at 907, 909, and 911 Austin, TX 78724 (the “Properties”) Dear Ms. Brummett: As representatives of the owner of the Properties and the buildings thereon (the “Buildings”), we respectfully submit the enclosed historic review application packages (the “Applications”). The Applications reflect our months-long effort to comply with directives from both the City of Austin Building and Standards (“BSC) Commission and Historic Landmark Commission (“HLC”). In the Fall of 2020, complaints were made to BSC regarding the condition of the Buildings, which led BSC to issue a secure façade order in February 2021. On February 12 and March 8, 2021, we made presentations to HLC’s Architectural Review Committee requesting that HLC provide direction as to how we could forward with the safe deconstruction of the Buildings, as any demolition permit requires HLC approval. After the façades were secured, BSC issued follow-up orders on March 24, 2021 requiring that all cited violations be corrected at the Buildings by June 22, 2021 (the “Orders”). The Orders include a requirement that we receive all necessary approvals from HLC. For your convenience, we have attached the Orders hereto as Exhibit A. At the March, April, and May HLC monthly meetings (the February meeting was cancelled due to weather), we presented our findings that we could not safely hold the Building façades in place while complying with the Orders. We have attached two letters from structural engineers stating as much hereto as Exhibits C and D. It is our restated position that compliance with the Orders while leaving any portion of the façades in place is impracticable. We bring these applications reflecting this position and plan to deconstruct and reconstruct the Buildings in a manner that respects and protects their historic nature as much as is reasonably possible. The applications packet includes a scope of work provided by Architect Donna Carter, which explains the extent of work contemplated to retain as much historic material as possible for all three buildings. 200 Lee Barton Drive, Suite 100 | Austin, Texas 78704 | 512-807-2900 | www.drennergroup.com Please let me know if you or your team members require additional information or have any questions. Thank you for your time and attention to …
907 – 909 – 911 CONGRESS AVENUE AUSTIN, TEXAS FAÇADE DECONSTRUCTION / RECONSTRUCTION SCOPE OF WORK / OUTLINE TO COMPLETE A. OVERALL PROJECT ORGANIZATION (OVERVIEW – SEE BELOW FOR DETAIL) a. Research and documentation search on existing construction b. Visual and non‐destructive evaluation (NDE) and testing c. Confirmation of structural integrity and ability to withstand documentation and deconstruction as planned. d. Deliverable 1 – Abstract and Bibliography of information used to inform reconstruction (photographs), summary of mortar, brick composition and condition testing e. Review of deconstruction Scope of Work based on Information gathered in a, b & C above f. Finalized Scope of Work and sequence of implementation. g. Deliverable 2 – Safety plan for documentation and deconstruction including pedestrian protection, neighboring building and selective access for design and deconstruction team. h. Preparation of specifications, drawings and other elements required for contract/bid documents for deconstruction work i. Deliverable 3 – Final drawings and documentation of existing conditions. j. Deliverable 4 – Deconstruction Phase: Confirm document accuracy based on profiles, details and other site collected information. k. Document, number and record materials pallets as part of deconstruction. l. On‐site observation of work in progress m. Final Documentation of deconstruction, material inventory and proper storage n. Deliverable 5 – Reconstruction documents and coordination with redevelopment design team o. On‐site observation of work in progress p. Final documentation of historic materials in place B. DOCUMENTATION preparation. Work. a. Review of existing photographic documentation to inform deconstruction and reconstruction plan b. Review all building inspection reports. c. Review all environmental documents and incorporate any outstanding items into final Scope of d. Photograph current conditions prior to any additional demolition. e. Document stone construction to same extent as brick construction for archives f. Recommendation: Laser scanning of the existing construction. Provide point cloud to be used in documentation and to assist in the deconstruction and reconstruction activities. g. Coordinate with Austin History Center and City Preservation Officer on document preparation and retention requirements for archival purposes CARTER ● DESIGN ASSOCIATES ‐‐ 31‐Mar‐21 1 | P a g e C, D & E ARE DONE SIMULTANEOUSLY C. THE NON – DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION (NDE) PROGRAM a. Determine logistics, fieldwork and site requirements. Work with contractor to determine scaffolding plan, safety procedures and building exposure strategies b. Confirm areas that are stable and can support further investigation c. Prior to deconstruction, expose representative areas of the structures for …
B.3 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JULY 26, 2021 C14H-2004-0008 MITCHELL-ROBERTSON BUILDING 909 CONGRESS AVENUE PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Review of a plan to deconstruct, store, and re-erect ca. 1882 historic building façade. Catalog and store, then re-erect the historic building façades of the Grandberry Building, Mitchell-Robertson Building, and the building at 911 Congress Ave. as part of a redevelopment project at a later date. In conjunction with proposed additions, deconstruction and reconstruction of these façades has received approval from the Historic Landmark Commission on three separate occasions: September 25, 2006 (for 907 and 909 Congress Ave. only), January 26, 2015 (pending development of more detailed plans for treatment of the three façades), and June 25, 2018. See Prior Commission Action below. On March 24, 2021, the Building Standards Commission (BSC) issued an order requiring that conditions be remedied within 90 days or imposing fines on the property owner. The BSC orders are uploaded as backup to this meeting for reference. In discussion at the April 24, 2021 meeting, Commissioners suggested that the applicant determine if scaffolding erected for purposes of documenting and dismantling the façades would suffice for compliance with the BSC orders. The orders do not mention stabilization or bracing as options, and Code Department staff have confirmed that scaffolding would be insufficient to meet the requirements. Instead, the orders require repairs to fully remedy the violations, which include cracks and openings in exterior walls, roof and drainage issues, and missing windows, among other concerns. Per the applicant, stabilization and repair of the buildings in place is not technically feasible due to the extent of deterioration, including mortar loss, shear failures and racking, and the inability to adequately shore the façades following demolition of masonry party walls that provide lateral support. While the Mitchell-Robertson Building is in relatively better condition than the other two buildings, two independent structural engineering letters have determined that the façade cannot be braced during construction. A 2014 letter, not included in previous packets, cites the tie backs as indication of shear failure that would prevent safely bracing the masonry. The proposed scope of work entails developing a detailed plan for deconstruction and reconstruction of the historic façades, including as an initial phase: review of existing documentation, visual and non-destructive analysis of building materials and assemblies, structural evaluation, and development of a finalized scope of work and sequence of …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JULY 26, 2021 C14H-2000-0005; HR-2021-103182 EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 13300 DESSAU ROAD B.4 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Relocate Evangelical Lutheran Church from 13300 Dessau Road to Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive. The relocation will be performed by an experienced house mover. The bell tower will be removed with a crane and replaced following the move; the church building will be moved without further disassembly. To support its interpretation as part of Pioneer Farms living history museum, the organization has conducted additional research into the history of the property. Future work will involve minimal intervention to weatherize and paint the exterior and replace non-historic doors with period-appropriate doors. ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STANDARDS The Gothic Revival-influenced church features pointed arch windows on either end with more Classical pedimented window frames on the side façades. The church also features decorative gable ornamentation and a low bell tower with a hexagonal spire and pressed metal roof. The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects at historic landmarks. Limited standards address relocation: Demolition and relocation 1.1 Do not demolish or relocate a historic building. Relocation is an act of last resort and should only be considered when preservation in place is no longer viable. The current location is landlocked and surrounded by existing or proposed new development that will compromise the church’s setting and feeling. Set off of Dessau Road, the church is isolated and subject to vandalism. Relocation to Pioneer Farms is being pursued at the request of the Dessau Lutheran Cemetery Association, which lacks adequate funds to maintain the building. Evaluation of relocation should consider the reasons the property is significant, how relocation will impact the historic integrity of the property, and whether the property will remain eligible for designation at its proposed site. The Historic Landmark Commission initiated designation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in 2000, in response to an intended sale of the tract and uncertain future of the church building. At that time, the Commission used 13 historic designation criteria. While only required to meet one criterion, the church was deemed significant under six: for its connections to the mid-19th century German settlement of Dessau, as a significant example of a rural Gothic Revival church, for its relationship to the adjoining historic …
DESSAU LUTHERAN CHURCH History Built in 1876, the Dessau Lutheran Church is endangered by encroaching commercial development and a lack of preservation options at its current site. The Dessau Lutheran Church, constructed in 1876, was one of the earliest centers of worship in the area. Using donated land and materials, congregants built the church on a knoll just west of what was a wagon road between Austin and the small community of Dessau. Prominent families with the names of Krueger, Wieland, Nehring, Nauert, Grosskopf and Goerlitz, among others — whose descendants have remained prominent citizens in the Austin area — were members of the church and helped plant several other churches in northern Travis County in succeeding years, as well as building a parsonage and the first Dessau School adjacent to the church. For more than half a century, the church was a center for community activities in the area — many of which perpetrated the German language and culture brought to Texas almost a century before. Services at the church were conducted in German until the 1940s. Elvis Presley is reported to have visited in the late 1950s when he sang at the nearby Dessau dance hall. By the 1960s, though, the congregation had declined in numbers and the church a decade later stood vacant —to be revived for a short time in the late 1980s with help from another nearby Lutheran church. It has now been mostly unused for the past two decades. It also served as a landmark for the rural community in and around Dessau, in a diverse area populated in various periods during the 1800s by European transplants, native Tonkawa people, emancipated and Anglo settlers from Eastern States. It was used for services by its congregation, as a school, and as a community gathering place at the edge of what was once Texas’ frontier, where settlers once built thick-walled stone houses to protect from Indian attacks. Its bell for decades was rung to deliver news to the Dessau community — for births, deaths, weddings and fires. As one of the oldest extant churches in this area, the sanctuary typifies an iconic architectural style among rural church-builders during the 1800s — one room, tall ceiling, Gothic-style peak arched windows, wood-frame construction, significant design details of the period, and a bell tower topped with a stylized Christian cross. Most of the church appears to be the original …
D E S S A U L U T H E R A N C H U R C H A UNIQUE PRESERVATION OPPORTUNITY P H O T O D O C U M E N T A T I O N P R E P A R E D F O R A U S T I N H I S T O R I C L A N D M A R K C O M M I S S I O N HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHS Historical photos of the Dessau Church property show, f=clockwise from top left, the church site in the 1890s, in the early 20th century, the Dessau Schol that was located just south of the church, the cross atop the belfry, the church in recent years and the interior in 1984. EXTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHS Belfry detail shows current condition. Siding joint shows where front was added on in 1890s Belfry detail shows louvers, fretwork and cross. South side view shows drainage issues, current condition of siding. Rear elevation shows shadow from onetime braces, original location of back door. North side view shows steel bracing, stove chimney flue. Detail of rear shows where window was moved to replace a back door. Rear elevation. Foundation detail on south side. Missing trim at the left front corner. Foundation detail at the front right corner. Front door trim detail. Trim detail at the front double door. Interior view shows pulpit and pews. Interior view shows altar, modern cross and pews. Early cross is behind the large one. Detail of pew believed to be original to the church. Interior view of front door, with bell ropes at left.
DESSAU LUTHERAN CHURCH Project Overview Churches were an early center of community life, especially in rural areas where they brought cultures together. The addition of an 1800s church in the Sprinkle Corner entrance village at Pioneer Farms would allow for historical programming to showcase the importance of faith in early Texas settlements, an asset of frontier life that is rarely interpreted at public museums. A church would allow Pioneer Farms to showcase a more complete picture of Texas history for visitors and school groups. In addition to their religious service, churches in much of Texas served as community centers and many often housed several different congregations during their lives, and some even were home to more than one denomination or group for weekly services. The histories of these buildings quite often reflected the changing demographics and cultural shifts that took place over time in many parts of Texas, especially in rural areas, and showcased the lives of the various settlers who came to Central Texas — from the Texians from the Eastern States to the German and European immigrants to the freed slaves after the Civil War. Of note: The restored one-room log cabin built in the 1850s by Frederick Kruger, who helped spearhead the construction of the church, is located near the church site at Pioneer Farms as the anchor of the 1866 German Emigrant Farm. Concept: Small rural church to a verified history that could be used to tell the story to museum guests of its congregations over the years, including life stories of people who formed or built the church and what role they played in the cultural and historical fabric of the area. This would be part of our interpretive redesign. Theme: Importance of faith in 1800s Texas, how society — especially in rural areas — was keyed to belief systems, family life, work ethic, social mores and how those factors helped shape the history of Texas, especially in this area. Before churches were built, many Texans worshiped in their homes. Project: A properly scaled church with appropriate history would be relocated to a site east of the Town Square, at the end of the main entrance street, to provide a view corridor for guests to underscore the importance that religion played in the lives of early Texans. The church would be researched and restored according to a preservation plan to its pre-1899 appearance. It would …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged Monday, July 19, 2021 3:32 PM PAZ Preservation Dessau Evangelical Lutheran Church move to Pioneer Farms This message is from Janet L Rice. [ Please, please vote to let the Dessau Lutheran Church be moved to Pioneer Farms. So much of our heritage has been lost ‐ this is a piece that is easy to save ‐ just vote yes. What are your reasons for not letting the church move? I know everything has gotten tangled in the pandemic and the inability to meet, but it has gone on for over a year as far as I can tell. Is there something that Pioneer Farms has done that the City doesn't like? Admittedly I'm biased, I've been a volunteer at the Farm since 1995. I've watched buildings be brought out ‐ most recently the Dodson house from a freedman's colony brought out one step ahead of the bulldozers. Do you want Austin's history lost? Is it because we are not a city agency? Please vote yes to the move, the church will be restored and cherished and help tell the story of Austin ‐ just like the Dodson house will do. Janet Rice, PhD, PE 1
From: Sent: To: Subject: Nancy Weiss Tuesday, July 20, 2021 8:46 PM PAZ Preservation Fwd: Historic Case: C14H-2000-0005 Review Case-HR21-103182-13300 Dessau Rd Bldg A Allen, Amber Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commission Members, I would like to state that I am In Favor of Relocation of the Dessau Lutheran Church to Pioneer Farms. There is not a better location for this historic church to assure its preservation and its related history of my German relatives who settled here in Central Texas. Its present location puts it at extreme risk of loss of this historical gem from increased surrounding development which will prevent its future relocation. Placement of this church, which was built by Frederick Kruger, at Pioneer Farms adds to his work located there. I strongly urge you to approve this application as timely as possible in that this relocation project has been delayed for nearly three years which greatly continues to put this church at increased risk by remaining at the current site. Thank you for consideration of my request. Sincerely, Nancy S. Weiss, PhD Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged Ronnie Weiss Wednesday, July 21, 2021 9:21 AM PAZ Preservation Re: Relocation of Dessau Church - Historic Case Number: C14H-2000-0005 Review Case Number: HR 21-103182 - 13300 DESSAU RD Bldg A *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** wrote: On Jul 21, 2021, at 8:51 AM, Ronnie Weiss I apologize if this is not the correct place to communicate to the Historic Land Commission regarding an item on the agenda of the upcoming meeting of July 26th. First, and foremost, I urge the Historic Landmark Commission to approve the relocation of the Dessau church to the Jordan‐Bachman Pioneer Farm. This church is one of the few remaining examples of religious importance to the early settlers of Travis County. Immigrants (in this case from Germany) brought their faith with them and this church, while small, presents that importance. It is important, still, to many living in Travis County, myself included. Jourdan‐Bachmann is a living history lesson for our children. This church can bring the religious aspect to that history. If the church is not relocated it will probably not last long. Even the best efforts of the members of the Dessau Cemetery Association will not be enough to protect the church from vandalism and potentially destruction. This danger is heightened as the surrounding area is developed. In closing my petition, I see nothing but positives for relocating the church. It is a win‐win, of which we see very few these days. I appreciate your consideration of my request. Ronnie Weiss CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Kay Weiss Wednesday, July 21, 2021 9:53 AM PAZ Preservation Relocation of Dessau Lutheran Church Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello. As a 76 year old native Texan from the Cele‐Pflugerville area, I think it is very important to preserve Dessau Lutheran Church for future generations. Relocation to Pioneer Farms would be very appropriate for this part of our history. I hope you will see fit to endorse this move. I know that it will be a wonderful addition to Pioneer Farms and to the history of the Pflugerville area. Thank you so much for the work you are doing in preserving as much of our history as possible. I send all of you many blessings in the future. Sincerely yours, Karolyn Kay Weiss CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged Debbie Combest Wednesday, July 21, 2021 3:24 PM PAZ Preservation Historic Case Number: C14H-2000-0005. Review Case Number: HR21-103182-13300 DESSAU RD Bldg A *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Historical Landmark Commission, Thank you for your consideration of relocating the Evangelical Lutheran Church at Dessau to Pioneer Farms. I am in favor of relocation of the church to Pioneer Farms. We cannot delay the relocation any longer. The building is deteriorating as it sits and waits for a decision to be made. The proposed project of moving the church has been delayed for three years and the church is at increasing risk at its current site. The little church is an open invitation for vandalism. There is a tremendous amount of development going on around the building. It is getting eaten up by urban sprawl. How can it survive in it's current location? The longer we wait, the harder it will be to move. Then the argument will be, "Oh, it's just too hard to move it, now." We must preserve our Texas history! This building is a beautiful replica of the religious values of the early German settlers in Central Texas. So many people in our country now want to do away with our history. Here is a chance to save a remnat of our Texas history for future generations. We have a wonderful opportunity to move the church to a safe location, Pioneer Farms, next to the cabin of Frederick Kruger, one of the builders. In this location, everyone will have the opportunity to come and learn of the life of the 1800s, to see how people in the 1800s lived, and to appreciate the hard work it took just to live back in those days. The church contains a deep history in this area, including information that other congregations of early settlers, including Freedmen, once met there. Thank you for your devotion to saving our historical landmarks in Texas and for your consideration. We must save our history when and where we can! My family thanks you! Sincerely, Deborah Combest CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JULY 26, 2021 C14H-1974-0006; HR-2021-100814 PAGGI HOUSE 200 LEE BARTON DR. B.5 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Replace existing butterfly roof and construct glass walls between the buildings to fully enclose the courtyard. 1) Expand an existing butterfly roof over the courtyard and create a conditioned, weather-tight space. The roof will extend southward to fully envelope the milk house, which is only partially covered by the existing roof. Floor-to-ceiling curtain walls will line the boundary between the courtyard and perimeter historic buildings, with minimal glass connections under the eaves. The curtain walls will consist of clear glass in muted gray frames, and the translucent roofing on the butterfly roof will be replaced with prefinished standing-seam metal. Concrete flooring will infill gaps in the existing slabs at the courtyard. 2) Renovate and construct a small addition to the existing restroom building at the west end of the courtyard. The building will be reclad with cement stucco. ARCHITECTURE The historic Paggi House includes four separate historic structures: the painted brick house and kitchen, the limestone milk house, and the plaster and limestone cistern, which remain in good condition from prior restorations. Additional freestanding accessory structures were built around the historic courtyard in 2010, including an expansive butterfly roof that partially covers the historic structures. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects at historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Commercial additions 1. Location Per Standard 1.1, the proposed enclosure is tucked within the historic courtyard, where it will be relatively inconspicuous. Standard 1.3 advises minimizing loss of historic fabric by connecting to the existing building through the most noninvasive location and methods. The curtain walls will extend as hyphens around existing door openings to create connections between the buildings and courtyard. Flashing at these locations will be the only physical modification to the historic buildings. 2. Scale, massing, and height The proposed project builds upon an existing roof over the courtyard, which is subordinate in scale to the historic buildings and minimally visible from its surroundings in keeping with Standards 2.1–2.3. 3. Design and style The addition will be executed in a modern style with restrained details that will not detract from the historic structures, per Standards 3.3 and …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JULY 26, 2021 HR-21-101060 ALDRIDGE PLACE HISTORIC DISTRICT 3105 WHEELER STREET B.6 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct a rear addition, construct a carport, and remove screens from front porch of a ca. 1927 contributing house. 1) Construct a 1-story addition and screened porch at rear of home. Remove and replace/reconfigure windows, patching and repairing siding in-kind where required, at north and east secondary elevations. The proposed addition is clad in vertical wood siding, with a standing-seam metal shed roof and exposed rafter tails at north and south eaves. 2) Add fully glazed door at north elevation for carport access. 3) Construct a detached carport. The carport is located to the south of the main building, set back approximately 3’ from the front wall of the house. It is supported by 6 4” steel tube columns. 4) Remove screen from front porch. Remove and replace decking with painted tongue-and-groove wood decking; replace ceiling to match. Refurbish wood porch columns. 5) Replace corrugated metal roof with standing-seam metal roof. 6) Repair, repaint, and reglaze existing windows in-kind where deteriorated. ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STANDARDS 1-story cross-gabled Craftsman bungalow with partially inset front-gabled porch. The porch is supported by box columns and is partially screened. The building is clad in false beveled siding with stucco in the gable ends. Eaves feature exposed rafter tails. Two sets of tripartite windows are present on the main façade. The Aldridge Place Historic District Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 5.1.2: Retention of Historic Style Respect the historic style of existing structures and retain their historic features, including character-defining elements and building scale. The proposed project does not endanger character-defining elements of the building, though historic windows at secondary elevations will be removed to accommodate the addition and side door. 5.1.3: Avoidance of False Historicism Respect each contributing structure as an example of the architecture of its time. Do not make alterations that have no historic basis, such as the addition of gingerbread trim to a 1920s bungalow. Do not give an existing contributing structure a “historic” appearance it never had. The proposed project appropriately differentiates new elements from the historic building and its materials. 5.1.4: Appropriate Treatment Options for Contributing Structures Preserve the historic fabric whenever possible by repairing deteriorated historic features and architectural elements. …
GENERAL NOTES PROJECT DESCRIPTION SITE NOTES Cover Sheet / General Notes/ Site Plan Tree Preservation Plan 1. It is the intent of these Contract Documents to establish a high quality level of material and workmanship, but not necessarily to note and call for every last item of work to be done. Any item not specifically covered but deemed necessary for satisfactory completion of the work shall be accomplished by the Contractor in a manner consistent with the quality of work without additional cost to the owner. All material and methods of installation shall be in accordance with industry standards and manufacturer's recommendations. 2. The Contractor shall be responsible for a thorough review of all drawings specifications and existing conditions prior to commencement of work. This includes but is not limited to site utilities and the structural scope of work. The failure of the Contractor to report discrepancies and seek modification or change prior to commencement of work shall be construed as full acceptance of the condition in question by the Contractor. The Contractor shall assume responsibility for all work depicted by the Contract Documents regardless of whether the Subcontractors agree as to whose jurisdiction certain areas of the scope of work are under. 3. It shall be assumed that the Contractor and the Subcontractors are sufficiently experienced to be considered qualified in their respective work responsibilities. The Contractor shall insure that the Owner receives acceptable workmanship common to the industry from all Subcontractors and material suppliers and is responsible for hiring qualified staff personnel and/ or Subcontractors as necessary. 4. The Contractor shall verify the location of all existing utilities so that the work may proceed safely and be coordinated among all Subcontractors and personnel involved. The Contractor shall notify the Owner and Designer in advance of any work required by public utility entities that will affect the cost of schedule of the work. 5. The contractor shall meet all safety requirements applicable in the city of Austin and maintain a safe working environment for all personnel and occupants during the entire project. The jobsite is to be kept orderly and as clean as possible during all construction activities. 6. This drawing set is provided to communicate only the basic design of the building. Structural design by others, all plumbing and Electrical shall also be design build and shall be coordinated by contractor. 7. Any errors and omissions or inconsistencies …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Don Harris Allen, Amber Contreras, Kalan Re: 3105 Wheeler St. Existing Photographs Tuesday, July 20, 2021 10:10:34 AM thanks Don Amber, let me know if you want me to upload these on the permit app. The attached pictures note the front porch where we are proposing to remove the screen enclosure, the two sides, and the rear where we are proposing to remove an enclosed ‘laundry’ porch. Note the pink/peach colored garage belongs to the home next door and is built on the property line. The driveway access to it starts on my clients property and ends on the neighbors. This is the reason we are proposing a carport on the opposite side. *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Don Harris | Architect 307b W Monroe Austin Tx 78704 www.donharrisarchitect.com On Jul 20, 2021, at 8:57 AM, Allen, Amber <Amber.Allen@austintexas.gov> wrote: Hi Don, Our staff is currently reviewing this property in preparation for this upcoming Monday’s Historic Landmark Commission meeting. Could you provide some existing photos of the property? Thanks, Amber Allen Planner II, Historic Preservation Office City of Austin – Housing & Planning Department T: 512.974.3393 E: Amber.Allen@austintexas.gov 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.
From: To: Subject: Date: Allen, Amber Contreras, Kalan RE: 3105 Wheeler Monday, July 12, 2021 4:14:10 PM HI Steven, Thank you for the quick response. I have included Kalan Contreras from our office, she will be reviewing this case. Thanks, Amber Allen Planner II, Historic Preservation Office City of Austin – Housing & Planning Department T: 512.974.3393 E: Amber.Allen@austintexas.gov From: Steven Tomlinson <steven@abporter.org> Sent: Monday, July 12, 2021 2:21 PM To: Allen, Amber <Amber.Allen@austintexas.gov> Cc: Don Harris <donharrisarch@gmail.com>; Ryan Battle <RBattle@outlook.com> Subject: Re: 3105 Wheeler *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Amber: Ryan Battle presented the attached plans to the Aldridge Place HD board last month. The board unanimously agreed they are consistent with our design guidelines. We are excited about their planned renovation of the property. Please let me know if you need additional information from us. Steven Tomlinson Aldridge Place HD Board Chair On Jul 12, 2021, at 1:36 PM, Ryan Battle < wrote:
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JULY 26, 2021 HR-21-099481 DAVIS-SIBLEY HOUSE 2210 WINDSOR ROAD B.7 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct a carport at the rear of the house; eliminate a non-conforming rear staircase. The applicant seeks review of a new design for the rear carport and approval of the elimination of a non-conforming rear stair and replacement with a covered landing. The proposed carport is now lower and smaller than previously proposed, and does not obscure any of the architectural features of the back of the house. The rear stair is non-complying, and the applicant has decided to remove it and replace with a covered landing. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects at historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards The proposed project meets the design standards with the exception of the rear stair, which the Architectural Review Committee has determined is a character-defining feature of the rear elevation of the house and should not be removed. The Committee had no issues with the revised design for the carport in the back of the house, but felt strongly that the rear stair sought for removal should be retained, as it is a character-defining feature. Staff acknowledges that the stair is non-conforming and would suggest ways to retain the look of the stair, even if it is non-functioning. The current proposal does not do that. COMMITTEE FEEDBACK STAFF RECOMMENDATION LOCATION MAP B.7 – 2 B.7 – 3
Application for Certificate of Appropriateness for a City Landmark or Local Historic District Adopted December 2012 The Historic Landmark Commission (HLC) reviews proposed exterior and site changes to City Historic Landmarks and properties in Local Historic Districts to assist owners in retaining the character-defining architectural features of important historic sites and districts. An approved Certificate of Appropriateness from the HLC is required in advance of performing all non-routine exterior and site work, including installation of signage. Your building permit will not be released without an approved Certificate of Appropriateness review by the City HPO or the HLC. A Certificate of Appropriateness is required for all non-routine exterior work, including alterations to historic materials or the visual appearance of a site or building façade. These include additions to existing buildings, construction of new buildings, re-painting of Landmarks with new colors, changes in roof color or materials, major landscape work including pools, and changes in sidewalks and driveways. HLC review is usually not required for ordinary maintenance work such as re-painting with existing colors and performing routine repairs using like materials. Please check with the City HPO if you are uncertain whether a historic review is required. Submit your building permit application for zoning review first, and provide a copy of the reviewed and stamped application and site plan to the City HPO prior to review by the HLC to ensure that your plans conform to all applicable zoning regulations. If a modifica- tion is required from the Residential Design and Compatibility Commission or Board of Adjustments, that approval must be obtained prior to review by the HLC. This form does not substitute for other required permit review applications. The City HPO may approve certain minor projects without a review by the HLC. Minor projects include the construction of one-story rear additions of less than 600 square feet, two-story additions not visible from the street, and pools, decks, fences, back porch enclo- sures or other minor features Submittal Requirements: _____1. One set of dimensioned building plans, with the scale indicated on each sheet, including elevations, floor plan, site plan or layout, and a roof plan. Plans must indicate all proposed exterior and site changes (additions, alterations, new construc- tion, or demolition). For changes and additions, the plan set must show existing and proposed conditions. Mechanical and electrical plans are not necessary. a. Elevation sheets must specify all exterior building materials and finishes …
Hello, See attached documents to be added to our Landmark review. The documents do not change our submittal, just better illustrate our intent. I have included 2 letters of support from neighboring properties. Our client has made us aware that other neighbors have directly submitted in addition to attached. Please let me know this email was received. Thanks for your time in reviewing our project, Mark Lakins
SHEET IS FORMATTED TO 22" X 34". SCALES ARE ONE HALF OF NOTED WHEN PRINTED TO 11" X 17". = EXISTING FOOTPRINT = PROPOSED FOOTPRINT LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 8 AND THE NORTH 20 FEET OF LOT 7, ENFIELD "D", A SUBDIVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 3, PAGE 158 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. PROPOSED CARPORT PROPOSED PORCH S 62°28'26" E 180.30' (180) " 0 - 5 ' . E . U . P 14'-1" EXISTING RESIDENCE EXISTING PORCH EXISTING POOL D A O E R S A E P ) ' 0 0 1 ( ' 2 1 . 0 2 1 ' E " 1 1 8 4 7 2 N ° EXISTING PORCH " / 8 3 7 - 3 1 ' 24'-0" EXISTING PORCH 25'-0" FRONT YARD SETBACK LOT LINE " ' 0 - 2 2 " 0 - 5 ' . E . U . P W I N S 0 1 ° 2 0 ' 5 D S O R " 6 W 1 R O 3 3 . 9 A 7 ' D MULCH 0 " D D E E 0 '- . L 6 B . 1 0 " R A R A B T 0 '- E R Y E S D A K C 5 '- P 0 " E U N 62°26'55" W 239.98' SITE PLAN 1 SHEET IS FORMATTED TO 22" X 34". SCALES ARE ONE HALF OF NOTED WHEN PRINTED TO 11" X 17". SCALE: 3/32" = 1'-0" TRUE NORTH ZONING SF-3-H LOT SIZE 25,252 SF TREE SCHEDULE TREE # SIZE/TYPE 776 23" CEDAR ELM 8719 34.5" CEDAR ELM 8703 CRAPE MYRTLE 8720 20" PECAN 8704 20" CEDAR ELM 85 SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA 8706 24.5" LIGUSTRUM 86 SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA 8707 19" RED OAK 91 CEDAR ELM 8708 33.5" RED OAK 01 LIVE OAK 8709 23" RED OAK 8711 CRAPE MYRTLE 8710 22" RED OAK 8718 19" RED OAK PROTECTED TREE NOTES: DRIP LINE CALCULATION 1'-0" PER 0'-1" OF TRUNK ALL TREES & NATURAL AREAS SHOWN ON PLAN TO BE PROTECTED DURING CONSTRUCTION WITH TEMPORARY FENCING. FENCING SHALL BE ERECTED ACCORDING TO CITY OF AUSTIN STANDARDS OF TREE PROTECTION. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBLE FOR PERMIT APPROVAL FOR REMOVAL OF TREES WITH A DIAMETER OF 19" OR MORE. ALL EXCAVATION UNDER TREE DRIP LINE TO BE DONE BY HAND. CUT …
CARPORT ON PREVIOUS SUBMITTAL NEW CARPORT- SLIGHTLY LOWER AND SMALLER EXISTING OPENING EXISTING OPENING CARPORT ON PREVIOUS SUBMITTAL PROPOSED PORCH NEW CARPORT- SLIGHTLY LOWER AND SMALLER EXISTING OPENING EXISTING OPENING
Mark Lakins From: Sent: To: Subject: Richard Hill <hill@hpitx.com> Tuesday, July 13, 2021 2:00 PM rsuttle@abaustin.com; Tim Cuppett; Mark Lakins FW: 2210 Windsor Remodel From our neighbor to the south. -----Original Message----- From: Kent Ferguson <Kent_Ferguson@hcfd.com> Sent: Friday, July 9, 2021 10:36 AM To: Richard Hill <hill@hpitx.com>; Rae Hill <raehill@me.com> Subject: 2210 Windsor Remodel To: Austin Landmark Commission c/o Richard Suttle From: Kent Ferguson RE: 2210 Windsor Rd Proposed Remodel Modifications Date: July 9, 2021 To Whom It May Concern, I am the property owner of the house located 2208 Windsor Road in Austin, Texas which adjoins the southern property line of the subject property. I have reviewed and approved the proposed plans for the back side of the house which includes a free standing carport and a roof overhang over the back door. As the adjoining neighbor, I am delighted that the subject home is being restored so as preserve the character of our neighborhood. [EXTERNAL] This email is from outside of HPI. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe 1
Mark Lakins From: Sent: To: Subject: From one of our neighbors. Richard Hill <hill@hpitx.com> Tuesday, July 13, 2021 2:00 PM rsuttle@abaustin.com; Tim Cuppett; Mark Lakins FW: Remodel 2210 Windsor Road On Jul 12, 2021, at 2:37 PM, Melissa Ferguson <melissa@montwalktx.com> wrote: To Whom It May Concern: I have reviewed and approved the proposed plans for the back side of the property at 2210 Windsor Road which includes a free standing carport and a roof overhang over the back door. I own the property at 2208 Windsor which is next door to the property on the south side. I love the plans for the home and think these two additions to the property will be beautiful! Thank you, Melissa Ferguson July 12, 2021 [EXTERNAL] This email is from outside of HPI. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe Richard S. Hill Partner Direct: 512-538-0050 | Main: 512-835-4455 Address: 3700 North Capital of Texas Highway Suite 420 | Austin,Texas 78746 To help protect y ou r priv acy , Microsoft Office prev ented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Visit the New HPITX.com → This e-mail may contain privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender and immediately delete this message. 1
Mark Lakins From: Sent: To: Subject: Richard Hill <hill@hpitx.com> Tuesday, July 13, 2021 2:00 PM rsuttle@abaustin.com; Tim Cuppett; Mark Lakins FW: 2210 Windsor Remodel From our neighbor to the south. -----Original Message----- From: Kent Ferguson <Kent_Ferguson@hcfd.com> Sent: Friday, July 9, 2021 10:36 AM To: Richard Hill <hill@hpitx.com>; Rae Hill <raehill@me.com> Subject: 2210 Windsor Remodel To: Austin Landmark Commission c/o Richard Suttle From: Kent Ferguson RE: 2210 Windsor Rd Proposed Remodel Modifications Date: July 9, 2021 To Whom It May Concern, I am the property owner of the house located 2208 Windsor Road in Austin, Texas which adjoins the southern property line of the subject property. I have reviewed and approved the proposed plans for the back side of the house which includes a free standing carport and a roof overhang over the back door. As the adjoining neighbor, I am delighted that the subject home is being restored so as preserve the character of our neighborhood. [EXTERNAL] This email is from outside of HPI. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe 1
Mark Lakins From: Sent: To: Subject: From one of our neighbors. Richard Hill <hill@hpitx.com> Tuesday, July 13, 2021 2:00 PM rsuttle@abaustin.com; Tim Cuppett; Mark Lakins FW: Remodel 2210 Windsor Road On Jul 12, 2021, at 2:37 PM, Melissa Ferguson <melissa@montwalktx.com> wrote: To Whom It May Concern: I have reviewed and approved the proposed plans for the back side of the property at 2210 Windsor Road which includes a free standing carport and a roof overhang over the back door. I own the property at 2208 Windsor which is next door to the property on the south side. I love the plans for the home and think these two additions to the property will be beautiful! Thank you, Melissa Ferguson July 12, 2021 [EXTERNAL] This email is from outside of HPI. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe Richard S. Hill Partner Direct: 512-538-0050 | Main: 512-835-4455 Address: 3700 North Capital of Texas Highway Suite 420 | Austin,Texas 78746 To help protect y ou r priv acy , Microsoft Office prev ented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Visit the New HPITX.com → This e-mail may contain privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender and immediately delete this message. 1
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JULY 26, 2021 C14H-1981-0018 KENNEY HOUSE 611 W. 22ND STREET B.10 - 1 PROPOSAL Review a sign for the front of the house. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The applicant has been before the Commission with an application for several signs and was granted approval for all signs on the property except for the one over the front door. This application seeks another review of the sign over the front door; the sign on the side of the house will not be used, so this and the previously-approved monument sign in the yard will be the only signs on the property. The applicant’s proposal is: 1. Starbucks will only have one sign on the building located over the 611 W. 22nd main entrance. Option A is the preferred option as it identifies the space as a coffee shop (the Siren), “Pick Up” identifies that it is not a place to sit and meet others. It is a takeout only. The size of the sign is designed so that people on both sides of 22nd Street can readily identify the location. This is a good idea for those who rely on navigation apps. Option B is the hanging sign suggested by the HLC architecture review committee. The problem is this sign has 6 ft 9 in clearance. Option C is dropping the siren and only have “PICK UP”. This might add to confusion as the “Siren” is a trademark that identifies this as a coffee shop STANDARDS FOR REVIEW COMMITTEE FEEDBACK STAFF RECOMMENDATION The proposed sign meets the City of Austin’s Sign Standards in terms of number, size, material, and illumination. The Committee reviewed the application again and offered the suggestion to reduce the size of the sign so that it doesn’t compete with the architectural features of the building, or to craft a sign that would be suspended from the fascia, and would be more in keeping with the character of the landmark building. The applicant addressed the feedback above. Staff still believes this can be done better to suit both the tenant’s needs and the interests of historic preservation and prefers the Committee’s recommendation for a reduced size of the sign or a suspended sign. However, staff does understand the limitations of a suspended sign both from the potential for vandalism being so low on the building, or for liability if a patron …
C.1 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER DISTRICTS JULY 26, 2021 HR-2021-085748 CONGRESS AVENUE HISTORIC DISTRICT 911 CONGRESS AVENUE PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Review of a plan to deconstruct, store, and re-erect historic building façade. Catalog and store, then re-erect the historic building façades of the Grandberry Building, Mitchell-Robertson Building, and the building at 911 Congress Ave. as part of a redevelopment project at a later date. In conjunction with proposed additions, deconstruction and reconstruction of these façades has received approval from the Historic Landmark Commission on three separate occasions: September 25, 2006 (for 907 and 909 Congress Ave. only), January 26, 2015 (pending development of more detailed plans for treatment of the three façades), and June 25, 2018. See Prior Commission Action below. On March 24, 2021, the Building Standards Commission (BSC) issued an order requiring that conditions be remedied within 90 days or imposing fines on the property owner. The BSC orders are uploaded as backup to this meeting for reference. In discussion at the April 24, 2021 meeting, Commissioners suggested that the applicant determine if scaffolding erected for purposes of documenting and dismantling the façades would suffice for compliance with the BSC orders. The orders do not mention stabilization or bracing as options, and Code Department staff have confirmed that scaffolding would be insufficient to meet the requirements. Instead, the orders require repairs to fully remedy the violations, which include cracks and openings in exterior walls, roof and drainage issues, and missing windows, among other concerns. Per the applicant, stabilization and repair of the buildings in place is not technically feasible due to the extent of deterioration, including mortar loss, shear failures and racking, and the inability to adequately shore the façades following demolition of masonry party walls that provide lateral support. The proposed scope of work entails developing a detailed plan for deconstruction and reconstruction of the historic façades, including as an initial phase: review of existing documentation, visual and non-destructive analysis of building materials and assemblies, structural evaluation, and development of a finalized scope of work and sequence of implementation. Laser scanning has been performed, and analysis of the resulting point cloud is underway. Deconstruction will be done by hand and treated much like an archeological investigation, with specific conditions and hidden elements documented as work progresses. This information will inform preparation of reconstruction drawings and specifications. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Two-story, two-part commercial block …
B.1 - 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET HLC DATE: PC DATE: November 16, 2009 December 14, 2009 CASE NUMBER: C14H-2009-0059 APPLICANT: 911 Congress, L.L.C., owner HISTORIC NAME: 911 Congress Avenue WATERSHED: Town Lake ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 911 Congress Avenue ZONING FROM: CBD to CBD-H SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from central business district (CBD) district to central business district – Historic Landmark (CBD-H) combining district zoning. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The building is listed in the Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey (1984) as a priority 2 for research. ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: CITY COUNCIL DATE: ORDINANCE READINGS: 1ST 2ND 3RD CASE MANAGER: Steve Sadowsky NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: The ca. 1881 commercial building was the home to several prominent early Austin attorneys, Gammel’s Book Store (one of the first west of the Mississippi River), a Jewish tailor, the Knights of Pythias Hall, a prominent local photography studio, a hardware store, and several restaurants. The applicants intend to restore the historic façade of the building in the future. PHONE: 974-6454 Architecture: Two-story rectangular-plan flat-roofed brick commercial building with a concrete slipcover over the second story of the building; the storefront has been modified and boarded over. The building has been vacant for many years. Historical Associations: The building appears to have been built around 1881; it appears in a ca. 1881 photograph of Congress Avenue with cattle grazing in the middle of the street. The B.1 - 2 first known occupants were Carl W. Berryman, who had a dry goods store, and the offices of the White Star Steamship Line. The owner of the property was Duncan Ogden, who passed away in 1859; at some point before 1916, Sol Silverman, a Jewish tailor, who had his shop in this building, purchased the building, which is shown as vacant on the 1894 Sanborn Fire Insurance Company map. Silverman leased space in the building to several prominent early attorneys in Austin, including Charles Stephenson and Henry Faulk (Faulk was the father of John Henry Faulk, who became internationally known as a CBS personality and who was blacklisted during the McCarthy era of the 1950s). Silverman sold the building in 1916, but apparently maintained his tailor shop here until around 1919. Faulk had his offices in the building until around 1915. By 1916, Gammel’s Book Store opened in the building …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JULY 26, 2021 PR-21-091021 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 3103 OAKMONT BOULEVARD C.10 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1947 contributing house and construct a new residence with garage. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Demolish existing contributing house. 2) Construct a new 2-story house. The proposed building features a full-width front porch supported by boxed columns. It is clad in horizontal wood siding with board-and-batten at the second-floor dormer. Triangular brackets are proposed at dormer eaves. The building’s compound side-gabled roof is clad in composite shingles. Window configurations include 2:2, fixed and sliding single-pane, 1:1, and 3:1. 3) Construct a detached garage at the rear of the property. It will be clad in horizontal siding to match the main house and will be capped by a pyramidal roof covered in composite shingles. The garage door faces the street. ARCHITECTURE One-story house with compound gabled roofline, stucco cladding, and multilight steel casement windows. Side elevations feature a built-in planter and flat-roofed detached carport. A limestone retaining wall spans the front of the lot, elevating the property above sidewalk level. RESEARCH The existing contributing house was built in 1947 by A. S. Hull and contractor Zelotus D. Yeaton and his wife, Elaine, who were also its first occupants. By 1952, the Yeatons sold the property to G. W. and Rues Archer; they remained there until at least 1955. By 1955, Army veteran and music educator Nelson G. Patrick had moved into the home. Patrick, director of the Stephen F. Austin High School band, went on to serve as the University of Texas’ associate and acting dean of the College of Fine Arts. Dr. Patrick taught UT music students arrangement, history, and physics, and organized the University’s first Longhorn Music Camps. Dr. Patrick worked as the music director for the University Interscholastic League from 1961 to 1984, creating programs for the Texas State Solo Ensemble Contest, the Texas State Marching Band Contest, the Texas State Wind Ensemble Contest, and the Texas Music Adjudicators Association (see Legacy.com obituary, below). He remained active as a consultant to the organization until his death. Throughout his career, he used his substantial experience to inform the Texas legislature on music and music education and to publish prolifically, appearing in scholarly publications and popular music journals alike. Dr. Patrick’s other honors are enumerated in his 2004 obituary: He served…in the …
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Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Bill W Wednesday, July 14, 2021 5:20 PM PAZ Preservation 3103 Oakmont Blvd. PR-2021-091021 Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Commissioners: The Historic Review Committee of the Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association has been in contact with the owner and architect of 3103 Oakmont Blvde and reviewed and discussed the plans. Then our recommendation was put to a vote of the Board of Directors of the NA. We do NOT oppose this demo/rebuild. (By way of information, our Neighborhood Association only votes to “oppose” or “not oppose;” we do not “support.”) Bill Woods Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association Historic Review 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. 1
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JULY 26, 2021 PR-2021-097458 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1602 NORTHUMBERLAND ROAD C.11 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1948 contributing house and construct new building. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Construct a two-story house. The proposed building has a compound roofline clad in standing-seam metal, with side- gabled form at the main mass and flat, hipped, and shed rooflines at secondary massing. It is clad in stucco with cast- stone trim and decorative accents throughout. Fenestration is regularly placed at the primary elevation and includes French doors with partial glazing at the second floor, full height multi-light windows and double entry doors at the first floor, and a round accent window. Round windows and horizontal multi-light fixed and casement windows appear at secondary elevations. An iron railing encloses the second-floor balcony at the main elevation. 2) Construct a detached garage. The proposed garage is located behind the primary building and is clad in stucco with cast stone trim to match. It has a steeply pitched hipped roof of standing seam metal with barrel-roofed dormers at each elevation. Multi-light horizontal pane fixed windows are used to match secondary elevations of the main building. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS One-story Transitional Ranch house clad in brick, with inset partial-width porch, cross-gabled roof with deep eaves, and front-facing garage. Fenestration at the main façade includes screened 2:2 aluminum windows and multilight picture windows with inoperable shutters; the front door is not visible from the street. The house at 1602 Northumberland Road was constructed in 1948 for Jennie Covert. Covert was the widow of Clarence Covert, a prominent auto salesman in Austin; after his death, she helped her sons run the family business. Covert was an active member of the Junior League, past president of the Settlement Club, and multi-year PTA president. She lived in the home for at least ten years. The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The proposed new buildings appear to be set back appropriately from the street, with the garage located to the rear of the main building. 2. Orientation Both proposed buildings maintain an orientation that is consistent with contributing buildings elsewhere in …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JULY 26, 2021 GF-2021-060230 CLARKSVILLE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1805 WATERSTON AVENUE C.2 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1952 house and construct a new house. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Demolish existing contributing house. 2) Construct a new house. The proposed building is clad in brick, board-and-batten, and horizontal siding. It has a complex roofline with gabled, shed, and flat accents. The front-facing garage is capped with a steeply pitched gabled roof with deep eaves, while shed roofs shelter the projecting dormers and partial-width front porch. Exposed rafter tails are visible at eaves, and the roof is clad in standing-seam metal. Windows at all elevations are divided and varied in size and configuration. One-story side-gabled house with partial-width gabled porch, 2:2:2 picture window, board-and-batten siding, and attached carport. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH The house at 1805 Waterston Avenue was built around 1952 for Kelly Louis and Johnnie Mary Jackson Meador. Kelly Meador taught vocational studies at the Texas State Blind, Deaf, and Orphan School (later the Texas State School for the Deaf). A pastor’s son, Meador was an active member of the Metropolitan AME congregation. The Meadors were both Tillotson College alumni and contributed to the United Negro College Fund as fundraising committee members. They also operated the Economy Radio and TV Service, a repair shop, around 1959. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The proposed building is set back 25’ from the street, roughly aligned with other contributing buildings in the district. 2. Orientation The proposed building is oriented toward the primary street. 3. Scale, massing, and height While the proposed new building is two stories in height, most contributing buildings in the district are one story. Its complex massing is at odds with the relatively simple contributing buildings nearby. Step-downs at the main elevation serve to offset the building’s height. 4. Proportions While most of the building’s proportions are acceptable, the rightmost bay with its steeply pitched gable and projecting dormers is incongruous with the district’s character. 5. Design and style The proposed building is differentiated by its multiple cladding types, its compound massing, and its fenestration patterns and materials. The combination of …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JUNE 28, 2021 HR-2021-082850 WEST LINE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1415 W. 10TH STREET C.3 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Demolish ca. 1939 noncontributing garage apartment. Construct new building, cabana, and garage. 1) Demolish existing noncontributing building. 2) Construct a new primary building. The proposed new construction is two and one-half stories in height. It is set back approximately 134’ from W. 10th Street, atop the relative location of the existing garage apartment building. It is clad in a Dekton-brand prefabricated masonry composite paneling system, with glass handrails, a curved secondary façade, and single-pane fixed windows with irregular placement and dimensions at all elevations. The compound roofline features multiple materials and pitches, including shallow hipped metal, flat, and flat with green roofing. 3) Construct a two-story garage with habitable second floor. The proposed auxiliary building is attached to the main building by an enclosed glass walkway and is set back approximately 100’ from W. 10th Street. It is clad in prefabricated masonry composite panels and sited in front of the main residence. 4) Construct a one-story cabana at the rear of the lot. It is clad in prefabricated masonry composite panels and sited behind the main residence. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register Historic Districts The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The proposed main building is sited at the rough location of the existing noncontributing building, set back approximately 134’ from W. 10th Street. Adjacent contributing main buildings are set back approximately 25’ from W. 10th Street, with outbuildings located at the rear of the main residence. 2. Orientation The proposed building is oriented toward the street, with the proposed side-loaded garage located in front of the main building. 3. Scale, massing, and height The proposed building is two stories, plus a basement, while nearby contributing buildings are one to one and one-half stories in height; however, its location at the rear of the lot minimizes the height difference’s impact. Its massing appears simple at the W. 10th Street elevation, but more complex at secondary elevations. 4. Proportions The new building’s proportions do not relate to nearby contributing buildings, as its form does not correspond to the more traditional …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JULY 26, 2021 SB 21 054392, 055812, 055829 CONGRESS AVENUE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 600 CONGRESS AVENUE C.4 – 1 PROPOSAL Amend a previous sign installation application on a noncontributing building to include a blade sign and to change color scheme in order to enhance business visibility. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Install a blade sign at the Congress Avenue elevation. 2) Rework existing signs to revert to originally proposed color scheme. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The City of Austin’s Guidelines for Signs in National Register Historic Districts or at a City Historic Landmark are used to evaluate projects in National Register Historic Districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Number of Signs: The Commission allows one sign per building, unless the building has multiple tenants; in this case, the Commission may allow one sign per façade module, if the façade modules correspond to tenant spaces. The Commission may also allow one sign for each street frontage if the building is at an intersection. A single directory sign is appropriate for a large building with multiple tenants. The proposed project adds a blade sign to the Congress Avenue façade, which also contains a flush-mounted sign above the business entrance for this tenant. A small flush-mounted sign is located above the pickup window at the building’s secondary façade. This exceeds the number of allowable signs per the guidelines. Sign Types: The Commission may allow window signs, awning signs, projecting signs, and flush mounted signs for most commercial buildings. Freestanding signs are allowed for office and retail uses in historic residential buildings. City codes prohibit the Commission from approving the following sign types: (1) rotating, (2) off-premise, (3) roof signs, (4) portable, or (5) signs which flash or blink at intervals. City code also prohibits handbills, posters, or placards on a structure except inside a window or on a bulletin board. The proposed project includes only projecting and flush-mounted signs. Sign Size: The maximum size for signs depends on the sign type: 1. Projecting (blade) signs: 6 square feet 2. Flush-mounted signs: 7% of the overall façade area, with a maximum height of 2 feet and a maximum size of 20 square feet 3. Window signs: The lesser of 20% of the window or 8 square feet 4. Awning signs: The lesser of 20% of the awning panel or 8 square feet. Large commercial …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JULY 26, 2021 HR-21-101274 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 3101 OAKMONT BOULEVARD C.5 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a detached garage in front of a noncontributing house. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposed garage is constructed at the front of the lot. It features a square plan and a pyramidal roof capped with a cupola and weathervane. It is clad in fiber cement siding to match the existing house, and contains 8:8 windows with shutters. The main garage door is located at the north elevation. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register Historic Districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The proposed detached garage is located in front of the primary building. Attached garages may be located at the front of contributing buildings nearby, but detached garages appear to be located at the rear of most of the district’s contributing buildings. 2. Orientation The proposed garage loads to the side, and the garage door is not visible from the street. 3. Scale, Massing, and Height The proposed garage is small and simple in design but appears visually prominent. 5. Design and Style The proposed detached garage’s design is compatible with and differentiated from the district’s character, except for the cupola. The garage’s placement at the front of the lot is not compatible. 6. Roofs The proposed detached garage’s roof form is compatible with contributing buildings in the district, apart from the cupola, which is less appropriate for buildings of this scale, style, and era of construction. 7. Exterior Walls The proposed detached garage’s fiber cement siding is compatible with the traditional siding materials found elsewhere in the district, and appropriate fenestration appears at the street-facing elevation. The project meets some of the applicable standards. The primary residence on this lot does not contribute to the Old West Austin National Register Historic District. Comment on and release the plans, encouraging the applicant to locate the detached garage to the rear of the primary building or attach it to the primary building, and to omit the cupola. PROPERTY EVALUATION STAFF RECOMMENDATION LOCATION MAP C.5 – 2
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JULY 26, 2021 PR-21-098633 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 2607 MCCALLUM DRIVE C.6 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a new residence and detached accessory dwelling unit. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Construct a two-story house. The proposed building is clad in brick and stucco. It has a compound hipped roof clad in composite shingles. First-floor details include a partial-width porch and a bay window with metal hipped roofs. All windows are of clad wood; there are 6-pane casements, 4-pane casements, single-pane casements, mulled 3-pane casements, 6-pane fixed, and single-pane fixed windows throughout. Fenestration is regular in rhythm, save for the offset projecting bay. 2) Construct a two-story ADU with garage below. The proposed ADU’s cladding, roof material, and fenestration match the main house. It features a pyramidal hipped roof, a covered second-floor porch, and a west-facing garage door at the first floor. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The proposed new buildings appear to be set back appropriately from the street, with the accessory dwelling unit located to the rear of the main building. 2. Orientation Both proposed buildings maintain an orientation that is consistent with contributing buildings elsewhere in the district. 3. Scale, Massing, and Height The proposed new house appears compatible in scale, massing, and height, with step-downs between the second and first floors and wall-plane offsets from front to rear. Massing is roughly similar to the existing contributing building on the lot. 4. Proportions The proposed main building’s proportions are consistent with the proportions of nearby contributing buildings. Most contributing accessory buildings in the district are a single-story, but the ADU’s placement behind the main house will reduce its visual impact. 5. Design and Style The proposed new buildings appear compatible with the district’s historic character. They are differentiated from historic structures by their modern window patterns, configurations, and materials, as well as their stucco cladding and metal roofing. The building’s design is largely appropriate; however, the ornate bay window trim is at odds with the Prairie-inspired building form and massing. 6. Roofs The proposed roof forms and materials appear compatible, though shingle roofs at the bay window and porch …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JULY 26, 2021 HR-2021-099516 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1906 W. 33RD STREET C.7 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Demolish a ca. 1947 house and garage. Construct a new house and garage. 1) Demolish existing house and garage. 2) Construct a new primary building. The proposed new house is two stories. It has a compound cross-gabled roofline with shed-roofed dormers at primary and secondary elevations, clad in composition shingles. The house’s exterior is clad in horizontal fiber cement siding with stucco accents. Fenestration includes a paneled front door with fixed sidelights; 2:2 sash and casement windows at the main elevation, along with an arched 2:2 window at the gable end; 2:2 casements, fixed undivided horizontal windows, and two-pane awning windows at secondary elevations; and sliding glass doors at the rear elevation. A screened porch encloses the rear fifth of the house. 3) Construct a new detached garage and pool at rear of lot. The proposed garage is a simple side-gabled structure oriented toward the north. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS One-story, hipped-roof house with 3-pane picture window, 1:1 windows at primary and secondary elevations, round window at main elevation, horizontal wood siding, and covered front stoop with semicircular concrete steps. The house at 1906 W. 33rd Street was constructed in 1947 by D. D. Smith. Its first residents, the Aycock family, lived in the home until at least 1971. John William Aycock, a former grocer and career accountant with the Texas State Liquor Control Board, lived there until his death in 1958. His wife, Bertha Mettie Aycock, continued to live in the home after her husband’s passing. The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The proposed new building is located at the approximate location of the existing house, with identical setback. The proposed garage is located slightly further back on the lot than the existing garage. 2. Orientation The proposed new buildings are both oriented toward the street, consistent with contributing primary buildings and outbuildings elsewhere in the district. 3. Scale, massing, and height Most contributing buildings on the block are one story in height, with simple massing. The proposed building’s step-downs may diminish …
NEW CONSTRUCTION OF THE COSTELLO RESIDENCE 1906 W 33RD STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78703 ABBREVIATIONS REFERENCE SYMBOLS CODE NOTES LOCATION MAP [NTS] PROJECT INFORMATION OWNERS: JULIE AND CHAD COSTELLO ADDRESS: 1906 W 33RD STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78703 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 5, BRYKERWOODS G, TRAVIS COUNTY ZONING CLASSIFICATION: SF-3-NP JURISDICTION / CODE INFORMATION REGULATORY JURISDICTION: CITY OF AUSTIN APPLICABLE CODES: THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN DESIGNED UNDER THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS, 2015 EDITION. RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS: DEED RESTRICTIONS MC MANSION ORDINANCE: APPLICABLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION: APPLICABLE above ABV adjacent ADJ above finished floor AFF alternate ALT approximately ~ architect ARCH at @ building BLDG bottom of BO construction CONST centerline CL ceiling CLNG concrete masonry unit CMU diameter Ø DN down DET/DTL detail equal EQ existing to remain ETR existing EXTG floor drain FD finished floor FF face of finish FOF face of stud FOS gypsum wall board GWB high point HP heating, ventilation HVAC + air conditioning ID MAX NIC NTS OC OD OFCI OFOI RCP REV RM RO SIM TBB TBD TO TYP UC UON VIF WP inside dimension maximum not in contract not to scale on center outside dimension owner furnished contractor installed owner furnished owner installed reflected ceiling plan revision room rough opening similar tile backer board to be determined top of typical under counter unless otherwise noted verify in field waterproofing PROJECT RENDERING DEMOLITION KEY LIGHTING KEY ELECTRICAL KEY HARDWARE KEY PLUMBING KEY TOILET ACCESSORIES KEY EQUIPMENT KEY PAINT KEY TILE KEY STONE KEY GLAZING KEY PLASTIC LAMINATE KEY METAL KEY TRIM KEY WDX WOOD KEY DX LX EX HX PX TAX EQX PTX TLX STX GLX PLX MTX TRX X XX X DOOR REFERENCE WINDOW REFERENCE REVISION REFERENCE CURRENT REVISION CLOUD PREVIOUSLY ISSUED REV CLOUD X AX.X SECTION REFERENCE DETAIL REFERENCE X AX.X X AX.X X ELEVATION REFERENCE X X +100'-0" T.O. SLAB ELEVATION NORTH ARROW TRUE NORTH DIMENSION PLAN NORTH X'-X" DIMENSION TO CENTERLINE X'-X" SMOKE ALARM NOTE: PER IRC 2015 R314; R314.1.1 LISTINGS SMOKE ALARMS SHALL BE LISTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH UL217 COMBINATION SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS SHALL BE LISTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH UL 217 AND UL 2034. R314.2.2 ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS AND ADDITIONS. WHERE ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS OR ADDITIONS REQUIRING A PERMIT OCCUR, OR WHERE ONE OR MORE SLEEPING ROOMS ARE ADDED OR CREATED IN EXISTING DWELLINGS, THE INDIVIDUAL DWELLING UNIT SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH SMOKE ALARMS LOCATED AS REQUIRED FOR …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Bill W <osote3211@gmail.com> Thursday, July 1, 2021 2:29 PM PAZ Preservation 1906 W 33rd HR-2021-099516. Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Commissioners: The Historic Review Committee of the Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association has been in contact with the owner and architect of 1906 W 33rd St. and reviewed and discussed the plans. Then our recommendation was put to a vote of the Board of Directors of the NA. We do NOT oppose this demo/rebuild. (By way of information, our Neighborhood Association only votes to “oppose” or “not oppose;” we do not “support.”) Bill Woods Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association Historic Review Committee Bill Woods www.osote.net Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun. This message is confidential, intended only for the named recipient and may contain information that is privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient, please notify the sender. All comments are the sender’s personal opinion unless otherwise noted. CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JULY 26, 2021 CASE NUMBER WEST LINE NATIONAL REGISTER DISTRICT 613 WEST LYNN STREET C.8 - 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct a second-story addition, expand the basement to usable space, construct new rear two-story ADU with carport. 1) The applicant proposes to construct a new front-gabled, second-story frame addition to a one-story front-gabled bungalow. The proposed addition will be set approximately 15 feet back from the existing front porch and will be wider than the existing house. The proposed addition will have a combination of ship lap and stucco siding, and a standing seam metal roof. 2) The applicant further proposes the construction of a rear two-story ADU, which will be rectangular in plan and appearance, with a stucco finish and a deck above the carport. Fenestration in the ADU will be metal-framed plate glass. 3) The applicant also proposes to expand the basement area to usable space. This proposal will not be visible not the public. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential additions 1. Location Evaluation: The proposed addition is set 15 feet back from the front of the house, and complies with the design standards. The proposed ADU is in the back yard and complies with the design standards. 2. Scale, massing, and height Evaluation. The proposed addition overwhelms the original house and therefore does not comply with the design standards. The proposed ADU is compatible with the scale, massing, and height of the contributing house. 3. Design and style Evaluat6ion: The proposed addition is front-gabled and uses fenestration patterns and materials that are somewhat compatible with the existing house. PROPERTY EVALUATION COMMITTEE FEEDBACK The house is contributing to the West Line National Register Historic District. The Architectural Review Committee noted that the applicant had made progress in what is a very large addition to the house more compatible by adjusting the fenestration patterns, exterior wall materials, and visibility from the street. The Committee did not provide any additional feedback on the proposed ADU. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, consisting of 8.5 x 11” photographs of all elevations printed on photographic paper, a dimensioned sketch …
PROJECT LOCATION | PROXIMITY MAP GENERAL NOTES W 9TH STREET W 9TH STREET W 8TH STREET PROJECT LOCATION N N T LY S E W W 6TH STREET 1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL THOROUGLY REVIEW ALL CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DRAWINGS, NOTES, DIMENSIONS AND SCHEDULES. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MAKE A DETAILED SITE VISIT, AND SHALL IMMEDIATELY BRING ANY INCONSISTENCY, SITE LAYOUT PROBLEM, OR ANY OTHER REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION TO THE ARCHITECT FOR RESOLUTION PRIOR TO THE DELIVERY OF ANY BID OR INITIATION OF WORK. FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL CAUSE THE CONTRACTOR TO BE INELIGIBLE FOR EXTRAS RELATING TO SUCH MATTERS. 2. THESE DRAWINGS ARE, IN GENERAL, DIAGRAMMATIC. EXACT LOCATIONS SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE CONTRACTOR FROM FIELD MEASUREMENTS TAKEN BY CONTRACTOR'S PERSONNEL. ACTUAL ARRANGEMENT OF THE WORK SHALL FOLLOW LOCATIONS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS WITHIN THE CONSTRAINTS OF EXISTING EQUIPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION. DRAWING AND NOTES TO DRAWINGS ARE CORRELATIVE AND HAVE EQUAL AUTHORITY AND PRIORITY. SHOULD THERE BE DISCREPANCIES IN THEMSELVES OR BETWEEN THEM, CONTRACTOR SHALL BASE BID PRICING ON THE MOST EXPENSIVE COMBINATION OF QUALITY AND/OR QUANTITY OF THE WORK INDICATED. IN THE EVENT OF DISCREPANCIES, OBTAIN CLARIFICATION FROM ARCHITECT BEFORE CONTINUING WORK. 3. DO NOT SCALE THESE DRAWINGS. IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE ARCHITECT OF ANY DISCREPANCIES OR ANY OTHER REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION. 4. VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS BEFORE ORDERING MATERIAL AND PROCEEDING WITH THE WORK. 5. MINIMUM CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS INDICATED SHALL BE MAINTAINED PARTICULARLY AT STAIRS, CORRIDORS AND RESTROOMS. 6. CONTRACTOR TO ACQUIRE ALL NECESSARY PERMITS PRIOR TO WORK. 7. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY, ACTIONS AND CONDUCT OF HIS EMPLOYEES AND HIS SUBCONTRACTORS' EMPLOYEES WHILE IN THE PROJECT AREA, ADJACENT AREAS AND IN THE BUILDING AND ITS VICINITY. UPON COMPLETION OF WORK, CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM THE SITE. 8. CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT REPRODUCIBLE SHOP DRAWINGS TO ARCHITECT FOR OWNER'S, ARCHITECT'S, AND ENGINEER'S APPROVAL. 9. ALL MATERIALS, FINISHES, MANUFACTURED ITEMS, AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE INSTALLED IN FULL ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUPPLIER'S OR MANUFACTURER'S WRITTEN RECOMMENDATIONS OR THESE DOCUMENTS, WHICHEVER IS MORE STRINGENT. NOTIFY THE ARCHITECT OF ANY VARIATION REQUIRED IN THE DIMENSION NOTED FOR VERIFICATION FOR INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT BEFORE CONTINUING THE WORK. 10. EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE ON THE PART OF THE ARCHITECT TO ENSURE LOCAL CODE COMPLIANCE. IT IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY THAT THE WORK CONFORMS WITH ALL APPLICABLE CODES, AND IF DISCREPANCIES ARE NOTED, TO NOTIFY THE ARCHITECT …
6 1 3 W E S T L Y N N 0 1 J U LY 2 0 2 1 E X I S T I N G S I T E C O N D I T I O N S WEST LYNN SPEC613 W LYNN ST, AUSTIN TX 7870301 JULY 2021 AIR CONDITIONED AREA: 4,854 SQFT PROJECT CODE ANALYSIS ZONING: PARCEL ID: CONSTRUCTION TYPE: LOT SIZE: FLOOR AREA RATIO: IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE: MAIN HOUSE BASEMENT FLOOR: LEVEL 01: LEVEL 02: TOTAL: ADU LEVEL 01: LEVEL 02: TOTAL: CARPORT: GARAGE: 10'-9 1/2" BUILDING TENT 5; HIGHEST GRADE: 523'-11 3/4" MF-4 NP 106602 V-B 10,130 SQFT (.233 ACRES) PROVIDED: 39% (3,934 SQFT) ALLOWED: MAX 40% (4,052 SQFT) PROVIDED: 44% (4473.5) ALLOWED: 45% (4558.5) 1,187 SQFT 1,868 SQFT 701 SQFT 3,756 SQFT 549 SQFT 549 SQFT 1,098 SQFT 267 SQFT 445 SQFT 40'-0" BUILDING TENT 4; HIGHEST GRADE: 524'-9 1/2" 40'-0" BUILDING TENT 3; HIGHEST GRADE: 527'-2" 40'-0" BUILDING TENT 2; HIGHEST GRADE: 532'-3" 40'-0" BUILDING TENT 1; HIGHEST GRADE: 536'-6" 32'-1/4" BUILDING LINE Y E L L A ' 4 1 . 7 4 W " 5 2 ' 3 2 ° 5 2 S 520 D R A Y R A E R D E C U D E R " 0 - ' 5 K C A B T E S 521 522 D R A Y R A E R " 0 - ' 0 1 K C A B T E S 520 521 FINISH FLOOR ELEVATION: LEVEL 1 521'-7 3/4" FINISH FLOOR ELEVATION: LEVEL 2 533'-7 3/4" NEW 2 GARAGE (445 SF) NEW 2-STORY ADU (1,098 SF + 295 SF CARPORT) 523 524 525 0.233 ACRES 10,130 SQ.FT EXISTING POOL HIGH POINT TENT 2 +532'-3" HIGH POINT FRONT SETBACK +536'-3 3/8" 15'-0" HISTORIC PRESERVATION REQUIRED " 7 - ' 9 " 2 / 1 7 - ' 9 SIDE YARD SETBACK 5'-0" MIN. ADJ. GRADE +527'-5 1/2" BASEMENT BELOW REPRESENTED AS HATCHED. FULLY CONTAINED WITHIN LEVEL 1 D R A Y T N O R F " 0 - ' 5 2 K C A B T E S LANDSCAPED FRONT YARD EXISTING PAVING FINISH FLOOR ELEVATION: LEVEL 0 527'-7 3/4" FINISH FLOOR ELEVATION: LEVEL 1 538'-7 3/4" FINISH FLOOR ELEVATION: LEVEL 2 550'-7 3/4" NEW 2-STORY ADDITION (3,417 SF) EXISTING 1-STORY TO REMAIN (339 SF) MAX ADJ. GRADE +536'-2" D E P A C S …
PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION Although applicants and/or their agentCs) are expected to participate in a public hearing, you are not required to participate. This meeting will be conducted online and you have the opportunity to speak FOR or AGAINST the proposed deve lopment or change. Email or call the staff contact no later than noon the day before the meeting for information on how to partici pate in the public hearings online. You Illay also contact a neighborhood or environmental organization that has ex pressed an interest in an application affecting your nei ghborhood. During a public heari ng, the board or commission may postpone or continue an application's hearing to a later date, or recommend approval or deni al of the application. If the board or commission announces a specific date and time for a postponement or continuation that is not later than 60 days from the announcement, no further notice is required. A board or commission's decision may be appealed by a person with standing to appeal, or an interested party that is identified as a person who can appeal the decision. The body holdin g a public heari ng on an appeal will detennine whether a person has standing to appea l the decision. An interested party is defined as a person who is the applicant or record owner of the subject property, or who communicates an interest to a board or commission by: • deliveri ng a written statement to th e board or commission before or during the public hearing that generally identifies the issues of concern (it may be delivered to the CO lituCt person listed O{I a notice); or appearing and speak ing for the record at the public hearing; and: • • occupies a primary residence that is within 500 fee t of th e subj ect property or proposed development; • is the record owner o f property within 500 feet of the subject property or proposed development; or • is an officer of an enviromnental or neighborhood organization that has an interest in or whose declared boundaries are within 500 feet of the subject property or proposed development. A notice of appeal must be fil ed with the director of the responsible depaltment no later than 14 days after the decision. An appeal form may be available from the responsible department. For additional infonnati on on the City of Austin's land …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JULY 26, 2021 PR-2021-079768; GF-2021-086716 1308 ALTA VISTA AVENUE D.1 – 1 PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Partially demolish and modify a ca. 1935 residence by altering the existing roofline to construct a roof deck; removing and adding windows and doors with fiberglass, wood, and vinyl units; repairing siding; and enclosing walkway and porte- cochère with storefront assemblies. Two-story Colonial Revival house clad in brick with 6:6 wood windows, full-width front porch with flat and gabled roof supported by boxed columns, recessed entryway with decorative pilasters, and arched porte-cochère. The house at 1308 Alta Vista Avenue was constructed in or before 1935 by Alden and Mabel Davis. Alden Davis was a businessman who managed the auto supply division at the Walter Tips Company, eventually becoming a member of the board of directors and vice-president of the enterprise. His wife, Mabel Davis, was a civic leader who founded, led, and participated in many charitable and educational endeavors throughout her long tenure in the home. Best known for her enthusiasm for gardening, Davis helped to found and manage Austin’s garden club circuit, opening her home to club members for events and regular meetings from the time it was constructed until her death. She served as Texas’ state chairman for roadside beautification and as a member of the Parks board, along with other positions of honor. The rose garden at Zilker Botanical Gardens is named for Davis, in honor of her contributions as chairman and founder of the Austin Area Garden Center, Inc. In her joint role as chairman of the Botanical Garden’s building committee, she worked with City Council and local architect Hugo Kuehne to construct the Austin Area Garden Center at Zilker Botanical Gardens. According to the City’s Parks and Recreation Department and Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy: [In 1954,] six Austin Garden Clubs requested permission from the City to erect a Garden Center on city property. Mrs. Mabel Davis lead the effort with founding clubs including the Violet Crown Garden Club, the Men’s Garden Club (now the Garden Club of Austin), Wilshire Area Garden Club, the Austin Women’s Federation Garden Group (now The Garden G.A.N.G.), Heart of the Hills Garden Club, and Western Hills Garden Club (now West Lake Hills Garden Club). [In 1955,] The City of Austin accepted the idea and in April of 1956, the group filed articles of incorporation with the Texas Secretary …
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Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Patti Reagan Sunday, July 11, 2021 10:57 AM PAZ Preservation 1308 Alta Vista Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Sir or Madame: I am Patti Myrick and a lot line neighbor to Nate Rodland and Danielle Kuhn on Alta Vista Avenue. I believe Nate and Danielle are taking great care and consideration in updating their Travis Heights home while maintaining the charter of the old, but changing neighborhood. I am in full support of the current permit process and look forward to their vision, care and restoration of this old, original Travis Heights home in order to protect and preserve for another generation. Best regards, Patti Myrick 1312 Alta Vista 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
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JULY 26, 2021 PR-21-093159 1173 SAN BERNARD STREET D.10 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1929 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Two-story, irregular-plan, hipped-roof, frame house with a partial-width, front-gabled, infilled front porch with a Craftsman- style glass transom in the tympanum; hopper windows have infilled the front porch; other fenestration has been replaced; exterior wall materials have been replaced.. The house is related to the Olivet Baptist Church, and was apparently built as the parsonage for the church, which was established around the corner in 1928 by Mrs. Beulah Murphy, who, with her husband Andrew, lived just to the south of this house. The first full-time pastor of Olivet was Rev. Joseph H. Harrington, who with his wife, Lela, lived in this house from the time of its construction in 1929 until around 1950. Very little information is available on Rev. Harrington, and he apparently left Austin around 1950. Olivet Baptist Church remains in the neighborhood, but the original church building has been replaced. Olivet apparently hosted classes and conferences in the 1960s, but does not appear to have been a major force in social change in Austin during the historic period. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property would be contributing to a potential San Bernard Street historic district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate integrity in that the form of the house remains, but the front porch has been enclosed, windows replaced, exterior wall materials have been replaced, and the house has a standing-seam metal roof. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it may meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a Prairie style two-story house that is unusual or this neighborhood. That it was likely built as a parsonage for the adjacent Olivet Baptist Church figures into the evaluation of the house as a center for church activities which dictated the size and scale of the house. b. Historical association. The house appears to have been built in 1929 as the parsonage for the newly-established Olivet Baptist Church. From the time of construction until around 1950, the house was occupied by the first pastor of Olivet, Rev. Joseph Harrington. Not much is known of Rev. Harrington at this time, and he apparently left Austin around 1950. c. …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JULY 26, 2021 PR-2021-092644 3703 MEADOWBANK DRIVE D.11 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct an addition and remodel a ca. 1966 residence and 1987 pool cabana. ARCHITECTURE Two-story symmetrical Colonial Revival house with hipped roof and brick cladding. Its full-width integral porch and second-floor balcony are supported by Classical columns. Ground-floor windows are 6:6, while second-floor fenestration comprises glazed 4-pane French doors. Wood shutters surround all doors and windows. The pool cabana at the rear of the lot features matching columns, full-height multi-light windows with fan lights above, and a metal mansard roof. It was constructed after the period of significance and does not contribute to the property’s historic character. RESEARCH The house at 3703 Meadowbank Drive was built in 1966 for Franklin W. Denius, decorated World War II veteran and renowned University of Texas sponsor. At 19, Denius fought in the Battle of Mortain in 1944 as an infantry staff sergeant, holding a vital position for the Allies against 40,000 Nazi troops. His foresight and innovation helped to create a turning point in the war after the Normandy landings, forever changing history. After Mortain, Denius participated in the capture of Aachen and the Battle of the Bulge; his honors include four Silver Stars, two Purple Hearts, a Presidential Citation, the Belgian Croix de Guerre, and Knight of the Legion of Honor—the highest awarded in France, according to Denius’ obituary. He is touted as the tenth most decorated World War II veteran by some sources. After his Army service, Denius graduated from the University of Texas School of Law in 1949, beginning his career at the firm of Looney and Clark, where he later became partner. By 1976, Denius had opened his own practice. He specialized in oil and gas law, becoming president of the Southern Union Company later in his career, but also worked as a business consultant for President Lyndon B. Johnson, with whom he became friends. Denius’ 2018 obituary describes him as “a Texas giant, a man of destiny and civic and community impact” as it details his lifelong civic engagement: At one time or another Frank served as President of the Austin United Way, The Longhorn Club, The Headliner's Club, and was selected by the Austin Chamber of Commerce as the Outstanding Young Man of Austin in 1959. From 1957-1961, Frank was a member of the Texas Legislature Constitutional Revision Committee. …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JULY 26, 2021 PR-21-095546 3004 LAFAYETTE AVENUE D.12 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1939 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story, wing-and-gable plan, frame cottage with synthetic siding; single 1:1 fenestration; partial-width inset porch on ornamental metal supports. The house was built in 1939 by Walter Staehely, a local insurance broker and real estate developer. The first owners and occupants were Clarence and Doris Johnson, who lived here until around 1943. Clarence Johnson was an accountant for the State Highway Department. From 1943 until 1952, the house was owned and occupied by Curtis and Gladys Johnson. Curtis Johnson is believed to have been the brother of Clarence Johnson. Curtis Johnson was an assistant auditor for Travis County for many years, starting with the office when there were only two employees. Curtis and Gladys Johnson then sold the house to a long-time widow, Thelma Weidlein, who had previously worked as a private secretary, but who had no occupation listed in the city directories; she lived here until her death in 1976. PROPERTY EVALUATION Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building has had synthetic siding applied at an unknown date, which has compromised its integrity of materials. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria, but would likely be contributing to a potential local historic district: a. Architecture. The building is a traditional type of house, fairly common for its late 1930s construction date; it does not appear to be architecturally significant. b. Historical association. The property was the home of a state accountant, an assistant county auditor, and a widow, none of whom appear to have had historical significance. 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 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 relocation over demolition, but release of the permit upon completion of a City …
3004 Lafayette Avenue Summary: The owners/occupants of 3004 Lafayette Ave are requesting demolition of the two bedroom, one bath home so they may build a new home more suitable for their family of four. They want to build a single family home that is compatible in both scale and style to other homes in the Cherrywood Neighborhood they love, taking their design cues from neighboring homes including classic shapes, a welcoming front porch, one and a half story design to reduce massing, roof corbels, and detailed window and house trim. We will also provide architectural drawings of the new home. The existing home, while maintaining some original architectural elements, is largely unoriginal, having been poorly enlarged and remodeled at some point without permits in the 1980s or 1990s (see photos). There is new, unpainted Hardie Plank siding on the home at the area of the addition, a clear delineation where the old oak flooring stopped and the new pine flooring begins, a seam in the ceiling at the same location of the addition, and evidence of a difference in the foundation piers where the home was enlarged. While some of the wood windows are original, they are basic in design and have decayed and rotted to such a degree that they would all require replacement. The electrical system was upgraded at some point without permits, and is not to code. The front and rear doors have been replaced with newer, run-of-the-mill metal and plastic doors. Structurally the house is a mess, with rot from water intrusion and holes in the floor where the crawlspace beneath may be seen. The exterior shutters are plastic, sized improperly, and are simply drilled into the siding, not operable. The owners believe the lack of detailing on the home and poor maintenance by previous owners makes it a poor example of the period in which it was built, and the home would be grossly cost-ineffective to repair. Additionally, the owners will recycle the wood flooring and appliances from the old home and will conscientiously ensure that the new home is an enhancement to the neighborhood. Plastic Shutters Rotted Windows Rotted Windows Rotted Windows Un-permitted Electrical Addition with Hardie Siding Hardie Siding and Metal Door More Hardie, Other Side of House Flooring at Addition 1980s/1990s Ceiling Seam at Addition 1980s/1990s
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JULY 26, 2021 GF-21-103669 2502 PARK VIEW DRIVE D.13 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1954 house. This case came before the Commission in June, 2020 for a full demolition. The applicant in the 2020 case reconsidered their application for full demolition and submitted plans for a partial demolition and retention of the character-defining features of this house; those plans were reviewed and approved by the Commission. The prior proposal would have preserved much of the street façade of the house, replacing deteriorated materials in kind or with a visually-compatible modern material, and an addition to the back in what promised to be a sensitive rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the house. The Commission initiated historic zoning on the house during the pendency of the preparation of those plans, and satisfied that the plans would preserve the character of the house, dropped the historic zoning case. Since that time, the original applicants sold the house to the current applicant, who is seeking a permit to demolish the house and build a new house in its place. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story, rectangular -plan, shallow front-gabled mid-century Modern-styled wood frame house with rectangular asbestos panels set into a metal framing system on the front and back, and wood siding on secondary elevations. The house has fixed-sash and horizontal-sliding fenestration with a row of clerestory windows bridging the space between the asbestos panel section and the slightly-pitched roof, which is notable for its deep eaves. There is a pop-up, shed roofed section in the middle of the roof, that opens onto a side elevation. The house has a shed-roofed double carport with exposed beams and columns; the carport figures prominently into the impression of the house from the street and has ornamental brick walls, further identifying the house as an example of mid-century Modern design. The house is located in the “Air Conditioned Village” of northwest Austin, and would be contributing to a potential historic district encompassing the remaining homes of the 22 originally built as demonstration houses to study and promote the feasibility of central air conditioning in moderately-sized and moderately-priced homes. Austin’s Air Conditioned Village was one of and the largest of several demonstration projects throughout the country in the early 1950s, at a time when central air conditioning was more common in commercial buildings and high-end residences, than in more modest houses, mostly due …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JULY 26, 2021 PR-21-098969 3400 HILLVIEW ROAD D.14 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1940 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Two-story, rectangular-plan, side-gabled brick veneered house with elements of Monterrey Revival style with its second- story, partial width screened porch across the front, and segmental-arched sunporch opening on the ground floor; single and paired 6:6 fenestration; single-leaf entry door with sidelights. The house features textured brick in subtle patterns. The house was built in 1940 by Whalen (or Wayland) C. Rivers and his wife, LaRuth, who lived here until around 1946. Wayland Rivers was an officer in the Elgin Standard Brick Company, manufacturers of high quality brick for residential and commercial construction in central Texas. Rivers was also in the grocery business before building this house in West Austin. The next owners and occupants were John W. and Dorothy Shivers, who lived here from around 1946 until around 1950. John W. Shivers was a timelock inspector for the Yale Lock Company for many years. Around 1953, the house was rented by W.J. Murray, Jr. and his wife, Josephine; they lived here until around 1958. Murray was a long-time employee of the Texas Railroad Commission, and had been in the oil business in Houston. He was serving as chair of the commission at the time that he and Jo rented this house. He came under scrutiny for the money he made while serving on the Commission, but was exonerated in 1963 of any wrongdoing. He was the first petroleum engineer to serve on the Commission, which oversees oil and gas regulations in Texas. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property is beyond the bounds of any City survey to date. 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 criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it may meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of its architectural type, and is constructed in brick, which make it unusual – most houses of t his type are frame. The house conveys architectural significance as a rare example of Monterrey style in Austin, and also, having been built by a principal in the Elgin Brick Company, contains some textured brick which adds to its possible architectural significance. b. Historical association. The house is associated …
D.2 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JULY 26, 2021 PR-2021-084227 916 BOULDIN AVENUE PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1936 house. ARCHITECTURE One-story Craftsman-style side-gabled frame cottage with a prominent battered brick chimney to the right of the principal entry; the chimney has random stones to give a rustic effect. Beside the random stone placement in the brick chimney, the house also has some Tudor Revival elements, including a steeply-pitched gablet above the front door with false half- timbering in the tympanum, and a small front-facing gablet in the roof to the left of the front entry. Fenestration consists of single and paired 1:1 windows with wooden screens. RESEARCH STAFF COMMENTS The house appears to have been built around 1936. The first occupants were John T McCutcheon, Jr. and his wife Victoria, who rented this house until around 1948. John T. McCutcheon, Jr. was a clerk at the city abbatoir, the city’s meat processing plant open to area ranchers to sell meat. The house was vacant for a short period of time before being rented then owned by James S. and Mary J. Ramsey, who lived here at least through the end of the 1950s. James S. and Mary Jane Ramsey were distributors of Watkins Products, a local flavoring extract company that is still in business as a work-from-home company with a wide range of products, including flavoring extracts, balms, salves, and ointments. The house was determined contributing to the potential Bouldin Creek Neighborhood 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 criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that while the house may qualify for its architecture, it lacks the significant historical associations necessary for designation as a historic landmark. a. Architecture. The house is a typical 1930s style Craftsman cottage with Tudor Revival ornamentation; its prominent exterior chimney on the front of the of the house makes it notable in this neighborhood and may qualify the house for landmark designation based upon its architecture. b. Historical association. The house lacks significant historical associations. The occupants were a book-keeper at the city abbatoir and a distributor of flavoring extracts, neither of whom would fulfill the requirements for significant historical associations under the landmark designation criteria. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JULY 26, 2021 PR-2021-084005 3009 BOWMAN AVENUE D.3 – 1 PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Demolish a ca. 1941 house, a ca. 2018 addition, and pool. One-story Colonial Revival-styled wood frame house with a front-gabled entry and a partial-width independent porch on round columns; single and paired fenestration. The original house has a large, two-story, front-gabled frame addition to the south, which replaced a what appears to be an original detached garage, and then a later detached garage. The original house retains its articulation despite the additions to the south. The house appears to have been built around 1941 for John Barclay, the pastor of the Central Christian Church in downtown Austin. There is a water service permit to Burt Dyke, who owned the large estate at what was the end of Bowman Avenue, and whose home is now known as the Tarry House; there does not appear to be a building permit for this house; but the water service permit does reference this address. John and Mattie Barclay were married in 1941, and he began his pastorship at Central Christian that year. Barclay was an influential leader in Austin’s religious community, organizing the Austin Council of Churches. He presided at Central Christian over its period of greatest growth, and offered the Protestant prayer at the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy in 1961. While serving as U.S. Senator, Lyndon B. Johnson was a member of this church. STAFF COMMENTS Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The original building is more than 50 years old. 2) The original building is still discernible, but has a large non-historic addition. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined it may meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The house is a good example of Colonial Revival architecture, and reflects a variant of Colonial Revival that was more common in the Carolinas; John Barclay, the first owner of this house, was from North Carolina. While Barclay would definitely recognize the original part of the house, the new addition to the south dwarfs it so there is a question of integrity here that the Commission needs to decide as to whether the house meets the architectural significance criterion at this point. b. Historical association. The house is associated with John Barclay, who lived here from 1941 until his retirement. Barclay was the pastor …
Federal law (24 CFR part 35 and 40 CFR par 745) requires sellers and lessors of residential units constructed prior to 1978, except housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities (unless any child who is less than six year of age resides or is expected to reside in such housing) or any zero-bedroom dwelling to disclose and provide a copy of this report to new purchasers or lessees before they become obligated under a lease or sales contract. Property owners and sellers are also required to distribute an educational pamphlet approved by the United States environmental protection agency and include standard warning language in leases or sales contracts to ensure that parents have the information they need to protect children from lead- based paint hazards. Visual Assessment, Lead-Based Paint Inspection and Stabilization Plan 3009 Bowman Avenue Austin, TX 78703 Date of Inspection: March 7, 2019 Prepared and Submitted by: A&W Environmental Services, LLP 3912 Tumbril Lane Plano, TX 75023 Telephone (214) 460-1513 Reviewed by: David Alavi TABLE OF CONTENTS I II Cover Letter Executive Summary III Scope of Inspection A. Building Background E. Inspection Company B. Preface C. Training D. Equipment F. Methods G. Findings H. Conclusions V XRF Results VI License/Certification VII Drawings/Floor Plans IX Glossary I. Paint Stabilization Recommendations and Cost Estimate IV Disclosure Responsibility and Disclaimer VIII XRF Performance Characteristic Sheets (PCS) Sheets Lead-Based Paint Inspection Report for March 7, 2019 Re: Single Family Property Located at: 3009 Bowman Avenue Austin, TX 78703 Dear Client: Please find enclosed the lead inspection report for the single-family home located at 3009 Bowman Avenue, Austin, TX 78703. The XRF survey was performed within the current acceptable industry guidelines, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Guidelines Chapter 7 (revised 1997) and Texas regulations. During a visual assessment of the property A&W Environmental Services, LLP (License number: 2110404, Expiration date: February 17, 2020), observed that deteriorated paint was present at the property. In association with those findings, we performed a Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Inspection and have determined that all surfaces containing lead-based paint are intact and hence no stabilization plan is required. A&W Environmental Services, LLP used a Niton XLP300A X-Ray fluorescence (XRF) serial# 12249 with a Cd-109 sourced on August 2014 to sample paint for lead based paint at the property. Licensed Texas Lead Risk Assessor, Mohammad Alavi (License number: 2070687 - Expiration date: December 12, 2020) performed the inspection. If …
Here is a copy of the lead report that was done in March 2019 – there were 12 positive findings of lead; full report attached. The applicant has young children. Also, given the extensive level of remodeling of the older section of the home (which does not include the fact that the new addition is more than 50% of the house), I hope you might reconsider - - photos below of the exterior of the older portion of the home with new doors/windows in what appears to be slightly modified openings. I can’t imagine that the original home had an opening that would accommodate French doors with side windows. MJW.
HEATHER WINN AND TIBAUT BOWMAN 3009 Bowman Austin Texas 78703-2251 July 20, 2021 Via Email at Steve.Sadowsky@AustinTexas.gov Steve Sadowsky Historic Preservation Office Street-Jones Building 1000 E. 11th Street, Suite200 Austin, Texas 78702 Dear Mr. Sadowsky: RE: Objection to Historic Zoning of 3009 Bowman Avenue; PR-2021-084005 We are the owners of 3009 Bowman in Tarrytown. As your report indicates, a significant addition to the home existed at the time of our purchase. Moreover, new windows and French doors were added to the older section of the home. As accurately stated in your report, the new addition is quite large compared to the older portions of the house. To compound things, because we suspected the use of lead paint, we hired experts to conduct an environmental test on the older section of the home. Our suspicion was confirmed in the report. We have two small children. Because of the extensive addition and the modifications to the exterior of the older portion of the property, we do not believe that historic designation is appropriate for this West Austin home. The Central Christian Church certainly is an appropriate place to recognize Pastor John Barclay and Lyndon B. Johnson’s participation in the church. As you can well imagine, there are hundreds of people who knew and were involved in LBJ’s life and times, who lived throughout Austin. We are sure that many of their homes and other sites have appropriately honored their connection to LBJ. In this particular case, given the modifications to the property, the condition of the house, and its location, we hope that you might reconsider the staff’s recommendation. Please accept this letter as our objection to the rezoning of our property to Historic. Sincerely, Heather Winn Bowman Tibaut Bowman {W1073706.1} DocuSign Envelope ID: 79684A98-BE40-4200-89B7-4CC2ABB8EA1E
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JULY 26, 2021 DA-2021-080252; GF-2021-103623 1304 LAVACA STREET D.4 – 1 PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE Demolish a ca. 1880 and a ca. 1965 building. One-story side-gabled building with multiple alterations and additions. The core of the building appears to be a masonry center-passage plan house. The masonry is plastered on the north elevation, and an early frame addition forms the south elevation. Both gable ends have knee braces and notched bargeboards characteristic of the Craftsman style. The front porch is fully enclosed, with brick infill at each end and glass storefronts spanning between chamfered posts with Folk Victorian scrollwork. Two brick chimneys pierce the front roofline in front of a two-story asbestos-clad addition that straddles the ridge of the side-gabled roof. Behind this building is a two-story, utilitarian building constructed of concrete block. RESEARCH The date of the front building is unclear. In the Historic Resources Survey for Old Austin Neighborhood Association, HHM, Inc. concludes the building is a store constructed ca. 1930, based on an in-field estimate and Sanborn fire insurance maps. Staff finds that the building may be far older. Sanborn maps show a one-story masonry dwelling with a full-width porch and a frame addition to the south side from 1885–1900. In 1935, an additional one-story frame portion has been constructed to the west (rear). The map updated through 1961 shows multiple modifications: the building is used as a store, the porch is partially infilled with a frame addition at the north end and a masonry addition at the south end, and a two-story tile and asbestos-clad addition has been built at the rear. Throughout each of these changes, a central masonry core is shown in roughly the same size and configuration, and elements such as the porch and frame addition at the side are consistent. When paired with an occupancy history extending back to 1881, this leads to the ca. 1880 estimate used in this report. The Keye family had a longstanding relationship with the house, with various members of the family in residence between 1881 and 1952. The patriarch of the family, William Keye (1825–1915), was born in Hanover, Germany. After immigrating to the U.S. in the 1840s, he lived in New York, Iowa, and Missouri, California, and Nevada before moving to Austin in the 1870s. In 1873, he married Mary Mier/Meyer, also a German immigrant. A masonry contractor and brick …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JULY 26, 2021 DA-2021-080264; GF-2021-103631 1308 LAVACA STREET D.5 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1940 building. ARCHITECTURE Mid-century Modern Magnolia/Mobilgas service station. The building form is a flat-roofed oblong box with a projecting canopy. Two pipe columns supporting the canopy rise from the platform for the gas pumps, which have been removed. The station is clad in stucco with five evenly spaced horizontal ribs extending to the header height. Near the top of the parapet, a continuous ribbed band wraps the building and canopy. The building has two overhead doors for automotive service bays; these have been replaced with modern doors. Storefront windows under the canopy wrap to the side of the building; while largely boarded over, they appear to be original to the building. RESEARCH The Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) A Field Guide to Gas Stations in Texas, 2016 update, features this service station as a Magnolia/Mobilgas station of the type built in 1940–1950. Multiple gas stations constructed in the 1930s to 1950s featured a canopy with horizontal banding extending around the parapet, including those built for Conoco and Texaco. This station is distinguished by other characteristics of its design, including use of stucco cladding with evenly spaced ribbing, rather than enameled metal panels. The construction date of the building is estimated. A prior Magnolia gas station on this site was constructed ca. 1920 based on city directory research. It was a filling station, situated diagonally to address the intersection of Lavaca and W. 14th streets, as shown on a 1935 Sanborn map. This larger service station was built by the time the map was updated in 1961. Between 1920 and 1935, city directories list a Magnolia Petroleum Company station; beginning in 1937, accompanying a change in management, it is noted as D.L. Elsner’s Service Station. This name change may also mark the shift in function from a gas station to a service station with construction of the current building, but the date is earlier than the range indicated for this station design in TxDOT’s field guide. There is a new water service permit for the address in 1939. Dale Laurin Elsner, Sr. (1909–1984) operated D.L. Elsner’s Service Station from 1937–1944. Previously, Elsner had worked as an attendant at another Magnolia gas station. For a couple of years while operating this station, he rented the neighboring house at 303 W. …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JULY 26, 2021 DA-2021-080258; GF-2021-103638 301 W. 14TH STREET D.6 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1953 building. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story flat-roofed commercial building with modest Mid-century Modern stylistic influences. Cladding on the front is a combination of narrow coursed ashlar limestone and stucco, with side elevations consisting of stucco and clay tile. The façade has a large display window with horizontal muntins next to a recessed entry with a glass door and a similar fixed window set at a diagonal. John Marvin Davis, Sr. (1902–1987) and Eula Mae Davis (1905–1981) owned the neighboring house at 303 W. 14th St., where they lived and ran Raven Plumbing Company. Beginning in the mid-1950s, John Davis also operated Davis Cash Grocery and Market, and the building at 301 W. 14th St. may have been purpose-built for the business. The grocery store was previously run by Joseph A. Davis (1912–1990) and located at 1401 Lavaca St. John and Joseph Davis appear to be cousins. This building was completed ca. 1953 according to tax appraisal records, and the 1955 city directory lists it as the grocery in association with John Davis’s name. There is not known to be any relation between this family or business and the Nelson Davis & Son wholesale grocery business. In 1961, Amy Stark Interiors moved into the building. Stark was a member of the Austin chapter of the American Institute of Designers and served as chair of the Austin Woman’s Federation interior decorating group. By 1970, the building was owned by the Country Store Art Gallery. A 1974 ad describes it as the “newly decorated street entrance” to the Best in the World Shop, affiliated with the Country Store gallery. PROPERTY EVALUATION The Historic Resources Survey for Old Austin Neighborhood Association (HHM, Inc., 2020) lists the property as ineligible for the National Register of Historic Places or landmark designation. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building retains low to moderate integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: convey architectural significance. a. Architecture. Due to its relatively modest original design and subsequent modifications, the building does not b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JULY 26, 2021 DA-2021-080245; GF-2021-103644 303 W. 14TH STREET D.7 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1925 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Front-gabled bungalow clad in wood siding, with a partial-width gabled porch with wood box columns. Wood elements characteristic of the Craftsman style include knee braces, brackets, and exposed rafter tails. The house has single and paired 1:1 wood windows. A second-story addition, constructed ca. 2003, is set back from the façade and has a similar design, materials, roof form and pitch, and decorative details as the house. The house at 303 W. 14th St. was built in the 1920s and initially occupied by a series of renters. Subsequently, its history is connected to neighboring properties at 1308 Lavaca and 301 W. 14th streets. Dale Laurin Elsner, Sr. (1909–1984) and Lula Mae Swenson Elsner (1913–1947) lived in the house around 1939–1941, during which time they operated D.L. Elsner’s Service Station at 1308 Lavaca St. This is believed to be an earlier service station on that tract, rather than the existing building that was constructed ca. 1950. John Marvin Davis, Sr. (1902–1987) and Eula Mae Davis (1905–1981) owned the house during the 1950s. John Davis was involved with two businesses. Raven Plumbing Company was founded by the 1920s and located at 1403 Lavaca St. John and his brother Irvin Davis were both employed as plumbers at Raven Company in 1930. John Davis took over ownership and operation of the business in 1941, by which time it had relocated to 1606 ½ Lavaca St. By 1949, he moved both his home and the business into this house. In the mid-1950s, John Davis took over another business, Davis Cash Grocery and Market. It was previously operated by Joseph A. Davis (1912–1990) and located at 1401 Lavaca St. John and Joseph Davis appear to be cousins. The commercial building next to the house at 301 W. 14th St. was completed ca. 1953, and the 1955 city directory lists it as Davis Cash Grocery and Market at that address, in association with John Davis’s name. There is not known to be any relation between this family or business and the Nelson Davis & Son wholesale grocery business. PROPERTY EVALUATION The Historic Resources Survey for Old Austin Neighborhood Association (HHM, Inc., 2020) lists the property as eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places for its architecture but …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JULY 26, 2021 PR-21-077618 2108 WOODMONT AVENUE D.8 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1947 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH PROPERTY EVALUATION One-story, wing-and-gable plan frame cottage with minimal Traditional influences; partial-width inset porch on plain, square wood posts; single 8:8 fenestration. The house was built in 1947 by local contractor Felix Williams; the first occupants were Webb A. and Alma D. Thrower, who lived here until around 1956, when they moved from Austin. Webb A Thrower was a military man, working for the Veterans’ Administration before serving in the U.S. Army. Alma thrower is listed as a saleswoman at Scarbrough’s department store in the mid=1950s while Webb is first listed as in the U.S. Army. The house is located in Tarrytown, which has never been covered by a city survey. 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 criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it may meet the criterion for architecture, it does not meet the second criterion as required by Code. a. Architecture. The building is a good example of post-World War II residential architecture in Austin, relying on traditional design, and is remarkably intact. However, this is a very common house style in many neighborhoods in the city, so this house may not convey sufficient architectural significance to warrant consideration as a historic landmark under this criterion. b. Historical association. The house was the home of a trainer for the Veterans’ Administration during the historic period; there do 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 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 relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, consisting of 8.5 x 11 photographs of all elevations, printed on photographic paper, a dimensioned sketch plan, …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JULY 26, 2021 PR-21-087495 812 W. 12TH STREET D.9 – 1 PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE Demolish a ca. 1946 commercial building. RESEARCH One-story, rectangular-plan, three-bay brick commercial building with metal and plate glass storefronts, a brick parapet, corrugated metal full-width awning, black ceramic tile wainscoting, and quoined brick posts separating the bays. This building appears to have been built in 1946, although there is no building permit record to confirm the date of construction. It seems that there was a mom-and-pop grocery store on this site in the late 1930s, but that building was razed and a period of vacancy ensued for this site until just after World War II. City records indicate a water service permit for this address in late 1946, and city directories show three businesses in this building, which has three commercial bays, starting in 1949. The businesses remained stable through the end of the 1950s – a beauty salon at 812, a paint and wallpaper store at 814, and an ice cream parlor at 816. PROPERTY EVALUATION The building appears in the Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey (1984) but without a priority for research. 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 criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it may meet the criteria for architecture and community value. a. Architecture. The building is a good example of neighborhood-scale commercial architecture with three bays housing three businesses. It is largely intact and may qualify for landmark designation due to its architectural significance. b. Historical association. This building housed three businesses from the date of its construction through the end of the 1950s – a very stable history of tenants. The businesses were a beauty shop, a paint and wallpaper store, and an ice cream parlor. However, despite their longevity at this location during the historic period, none of these businesses were significant in their own right and would not qualify this building for landmark designation under the criterion for 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 building is a neighborhood-scale commercial building, and had three very stable tenants from the time of its construction through …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged Hoppy Goddin Thursday, July 22, 2021 3:08 PM Allen, Amber ' RE: July 26 HLC Meeting Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants Conditions and Restrictions-RECORDED.pdf *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Amber, Thank you for registering me to speak at the Monday meeting. On behalf of the Bridges on the Park Homeowners Association (BOTC HOA), I hereby request (or will request at the hearing if appropriate) that the Commission postpone the July 26 hearing concerning 200 Lee Barton St. until the next meeting in August. The BOTC HOA has signed a Restrictive Covenant with the owner of the Paggi House property, and with the developer of the Loren Hotel, which under construction adjacent to 200 Lee Barton St. (please see attached agreement). This agreement calls for the replacement of the butterfly roof and gives the BOTP HOA the right to approve the project prior to construction. While we are generally in agreement with the proposed design, the design has only been finalized this week and we have not had enough time to review it with our HOA board and membership. Additionally, we have not had adequate time to obtain clarification of various matters and issues with the applicant. The design is at a very high level and we would like to gain a better understanding of the details. With only a four day period between today’s posting of the project and the upcoming meeting on the 26th, we believe it is reasonable that we are allowed more time to review and approve the project prior to the Commission’s approval. Should we request changes to the design, it would be better if the design did not have to come back before the Commission a second time for approval. Thank you for your consideration, Hoppy Goddin President, Bridges on the Park HOA From: Allen, Amber <Amber.Allen@austintexas.gov> Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2021 4:28 PM To: Subject: July 26 HLC Meeting Good afternoon, 1 I received your voicemail and have registered you to speak at the Monday meeting. You will receive an email Monday morning with call‐in information for that evening. You are registered to speak on item B.5 – 200 Lee Barton St. Will you be speaking in favor or in opposition of the project? Please let me know no later that Sunday at noon. …
Mark Lakins Thursday, July 22, 2021 2:38 PM Mark Lakins FW: 2210Windsor_LandmarkPresentation_20210624.pdf Mark Lakins From: Sent: To: Subject: Sent from my Iphone Begin forwarded message: July 22, 2021 From: Rae Hill Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2021 2:21 PM To: Mark Lakins Subject: Fwd: 2210Windsor_LandmarkPresentation_20210624.pdf From: Nicole Kessler Date: July 22, 2021 at 10:05:41 AM CDT To: Subject: Re: 2210Windsor_LandmarkPresentation_20210624.pdf Attention: Austin Landmark Commission in care of Richard Suttle Austin Landmark Commission, As a long-time owner of 2309 Windsor Road, a historical home in Austin's Old Enfield neighborhood, I strongly support the proposed scope of work for Richard and Rae Hill's home on 2210 Windsor Road. We have done several remodels on historic homes in central/west Austin and have extensive knowledge of the history of these homes, as well as being a licensed real estate broker for over 25 years. After reviewing these plans, the Hill's are adding value to the property and our neighborhood as well as maintaining the integrity of the property. Please approve the Hill’s request. Sincerely, Dr. & Mrs. William Kessler -- 1 Nicole Kessler, Broker Associate m: 512.657.3939 | nicolekessler.com TREC Information About Brokerage Services TREC Consumer Protection Notice 2
Brittany Amthor From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Ken Richardson Tuesday, January 28, 2020 9:42 AM Brittany Amthor FW: Winter 2019 Preservation Austin Grant Determination - Millet Opera House PreserveATX_logo_color5.jpg For our files KR From: Lesley Walker [mailto:lesley@preservationaustin.org] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2020 2:36 PM To: Ken Richardson Subject: Winter 2019 Preservation Austin Grant Determination - Millet Opera House Hello Ken, I am pleased to inform you that our Grants Committee has approved your request of $5,000 for architectural fees associated with restoration work to the Millet Opera House. Congratulations! Grant funding is handled on a reimbursement basis. These funds will be disbursed within 30 days after proof of payment is received. Projects must be completed within one year of the grant award and we will check in with you on your progress in the coming months. I’ve attached Preservation Austin’s logo for use in your grant announcement online, through social media, or in print. Thank you so much! We’re very excited to support this project. -- Lesley Walker Development and Communications Coordinator - Preservation Austin 512-474-5198 ex. 7724 | www.preservationaustin.org 1 The link ed image cannot be display ed. The file may hav e been mov ed, renamed, or deleted. Verify that the link points to the correct file and location. 2
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JULY 26, 2021 SB 21 054392, 055812, 055829 CONGRESS AVENUE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 600 CONGRESS AVENUE C.4 – 1 PROPOSAL Amend a previous sign installation application on a noncontributing building to include a blade sign and to change color scheme in order to enhance business visibility. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Install a blade sign at the Congress Avenue elevation. 2) Rework existing signs to revert to originally proposed color scheme. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The City of Austin’s Guidelines for Signs in National Register Historic Districts or at a City Historic Landmark are used to evaluate projects in National Register Historic Districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Number of Signs: The Commission allows one sign per building, unless the building has multiple tenants; in this case, the Commission may allow one sign per façade module, if the façade modules correspond to tenant spaces. The Commission may also allow one sign for each street frontage if the building is at an intersection. A single directory sign is appropriate for a large building with multiple tenants. The proposed project adds a blade sign to the Congress Avenue façade, which also contains a flush-mounted sign above the business entrance for this tenant. A small flush-mounted sign is located above the pickup window at the building’s secondary façade. This exceeds the number of allowable signs per the guidelines. Sign Types: The Commission may allow window signs, awning signs, projecting signs, and flush mounted signs for most commercial buildings. Freestanding signs are allowed for office and retail uses in historic residential buildings. City codes prohibit the Commission from approving the following sign types: (1) rotating, (2) off-premise, (3) roof signs, (4) portable, or (5) signs which flash or blink at intervals. City code also prohibits handbills, posters, or placards on a structure except inside a window or on a bulletin board. The proposed project includes only projecting and flush-mounted signs. Sign Size: The maximum size for signs depends on the sign type: 1. Projecting (blade) signs: 6 square feet 2. Flush-mounted signs: 7% of the overall façade area, with a maximum height of 2 feet and a maximum size of 20 square feet 3. Window signs: The lesser of 20% of the window or 8 square feet 4. Awning signs: The lesser of 20% of the awning panel or 8 square feet. Large commercial …
VICINITY MAP N.T.S. NORTH AERIAL VIEW N.T.S. KRISTEN HAMILTON - 678-725-8852 KHamilton@chandlersigns.com SCARLETT QUINTERO - 210-349-3804 SQuintero3@chandlersigns.com 0623131AR7 1 of 4 #4547 600 CONGRESS AVE STE C150 AUSTIN, TX KRISTEN HAMILTON SCARLETT QUINTERO JULIA ESTRADA 08/30/19 -R1(10-16-19)HP: INCREASED SIZE OF CHANNEL LETTERS. R2(02/09/2021)HP: UPDATED BULKHEAD PER SURVEY. NON ILLUMINATED SIGNS. UPDATED FLOOR PLAN AND ELEVATIONS. R3(04/23/2021)HP: UPDATED SIGN SQUARE FOOTAGE. R4(06-02-2021)JE: CHANGED LTR FACES/ RETURN COLOR TO DOVER WHITE. REMOVED BLADE SIGN FROM SOW. R5(06-03-2021)JE: REVERSED COLORS ON CFA ICON WALL SIGN. R6(06-15-2021)JE: ICON SIGN TO BE 2'-0". R7(06-23-2021)JE: CHANGED RED WALL LOGO TO BRONZE - DIGITALLY PRINTED. National Headquarters 14201 Sovereign Road #101 Fort Worth, TX 76155 (214)902-2000 Fax(214)902-2044 San Antonio West Coast Northeast US Florida Georgia South Texas 17319 San Pedro Ave Ste 200 San Antonio, TX 78232 (210)349-3804 Fax (210)349-8724 3220 Executive Ridge Dr Ste 250 Vista, CA 92081 (760) 734-1708 Fax (760) 734-3752 2301 River Road Ste 201 Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 897-9800 Cell (502) 554-2575 2584 Sand Hill Point Circle Davenport, FL 33837 (863) 420-1100 Fax (863) 424-1160 111 Woodstone Place Dawsonville, GA 30534 (678) 725-8852 Fax (210) 349-8724 PO BOX 125 206 Doral Drive Portland, TX 78374 (361) 563-5599 Fax (361) 643-6533 AERIAL VIEW A B A " 4 - ' 8 ' C ' . O B . B B " 3 - ' 7 N O C I . O B . *NOTE: ICON TO BE CENTERED ABOVE WINDOW BUILDING ELEVATIONS SCALE: 3/32" = 1'-0" 0623131AR7 2 of 4 #4547 600 CONGRESS AVE STE C150 AUSTIN, TX KRISTEN HAMILTON SCARLETT QUINTERO JULIA ESTRADA 08/30/19 -R1(10-16-19)HP: INCREASED SIZE OF CHANNEL LETTERS. R2(02/09/2021)HP: UPDATED BULKHEAD PER SURVEY. NON ILLUMINATED SIGNS. UPDATED FLOOR PLAN AND ELEVATIONS. R3(04/23/2021)HP: UPDATED SIGN SQUARE FOOTAGE. R4(06-02-2021)JE: CHANGED LTR FACES/ RETURN COLOR TO DOVER WHITE. REMOVED BLADE SIGN FROM SOW. R5(06-03-2021)JE: REVERSED COLORS ON CFA ICON WALL SIGN. R6(06-15-2021)JE: ICON SIGN TO BE 2'-0". R7(06-23-2021)JE: CHANGED RED WALL LOGO TO BRONZE - DIGITALLY PRINTED. National Headquarters 14201 Sovereign Road #101 Fort Worth, TX 76155 (214)902-2000 Fax(214)902-2044 San Antonio West Coast Northeast US Florida Georgia South Texas 17319 San Pedro Ave Ste 200 San Antonio, TX 78232 (210)349-3804 Fax (210)349-8724 3220 Executive Ridge Dr Ste 250 Vista, CA 92081 (760) 734-1708 Fax (760) 734-3752 2301 River Road Ste 201 Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 897-9800 Cell (502) 554-2575 2584 Sand Hill Point Circle Davenport, FL 33837 (863) 420-1100 Fax (863) 424-1160 111 …
VICINITY MAP N.T.S. NORTH AERIAL VIEW N.T.S. KRISTEN HAMILTON - 678-725-8852 KHamilton@chandlersigns.com SCARLETT QUINTERO - 210-349-3804 SQuintero3@chandlersigns.com 0623131A - Variance 1 of 6 #4547 600 CONGRESS AVE STE C150 AUSTIN, TX KRISTEN HAMILTON SCARLETT QUINTERO JULIA ESTRADA 07/22/21 National Headquarters 14201 Sovereign Road #101 Fort Worth, TX 76155 (214)902-2000 Fax(214)902-2044 San Antonio West Coast Northeast US Florida Georgia South Texas 17319 San Pedro Ave Ste 200 San Antonio, TX 78232 (210)349-3804 Fax (210)349-8724 3220 Executive Ridge Dr Ste 250 Vista, CA 92081 (760) 734-1708 Fax (760) 734-3752 2301 River Road Ste 201 Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 897-9800 Cell (502) 554-2575 2584 Sand Hill Point Circle Davenport, FL 33837 (863) 420-1100 Fax (863) 424-1160 111 Woodstone Place Dawsonville, GA 30534 (678) 725-8852 Fax (210) 349-8724 PO BOX 125 206 Doral Drive Portland, TX 78374 (361) 563-5599 Fax (361) 643-6533 AERIAL VIEW A OPTION 2 OPTION 1 B B A C OPTION 1 B OPTION 2 B MAIN ENTRY ELEVATION SCALE: 3/32" = 1'-0" DT WINDOW SCALE: 3/32" = 1'-0" FACE-LIT CHANNEL LETTERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED *NOTE: ICON TO BE CENTERED ABOVE WINDOW " 0 - ' 9 E D A L B . O B . " 3 - ' 7 N O C I . O B . " 3 - ' 7 N O C I . O B . OPTION 1 B C OPTION 2 B DRIVE THRU ELEVATION SCALE: 3/32" = 1'-0" 0623131A - Variance 2 of 6 #4547 600 CONGRESS AVE STE C150 AUSTIN, TX KRISTEN HAMILTON SCARLETT QUINTERO JULIA ESTRADA 07/22/21 National Headquarters 14201 Sovereign Road #101 Fort Worth, TX 76155 (214)902-2000 Fax(214)902-2044 San Antonio West Coast Northeast US Florida Georgia South Texas 17319 San Pedro Ave Ste 200 San Antonio, TX 78232 (210)349-3804 Fax (210)349-8724 3220 Executive Ridge Dr Ste 250 Vista, CA 92081 (760) 734-1708 Fax (760) 734-3752 2301 River Road Ste 201 Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 897-9800 Cell (502) 554-2575 2584 Sand Hill Point Circle Davenport, FL 33837 (863) 420-1100 Fax (863) 424-1160 111 Woodstone Place Dawsonville, GA 30534 (678) 725-8852 Fax (210) 349-8724 PO BOX 125 206 Doral Drive Portland, TX 78374 (361) 563-5599 Fax (361) 643-6533 ELEVATIONS A 1'-11 3/8" 6'-10 3/8" " 1 1 - ' 2 " 2 / 1 5 - ' 1 A CFA - EXTERNALLY LIT CHNL LTRS ONE ( 1 ) REQUIRED - MANUFACTURE AND INSTALL SCALE: 1" = 1'-0" LIVE AREA: 12.85 SQ. …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Bill W Thursday, July 22, 2021 4:52 PM PAZ Preservation HistRevComm@BWNA.groups.io 3101 Oakmont Blvd HR-21-101274 Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Commissioners: The Historic Review Committee of the Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association has been in contact with the owner of 3101 Oakmont Blvd. and reviewed and discussed the plans. We do NOT oppose this demo/rebuild of a new garage. We feel that even though the garage is in front of the house, the owners have designed it in such a way that it appears from the street to be part of the original house. (By way of information, our Neighborhood Association only votes to “oppose” or “not oppose;” we do not “support.”) Bill Woods Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association Historic Review Committee ‐‐Bill W Living on Earth is expensive but it does include a free trip around the Sun. This message is confidential, intended only for the named recipient and may contain information that is privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient, please notify the sender. All comments are the sender’s personal opinion unless otherwise noted. CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Lynn Davidson Thursday, July 22, 2021 6:23 PM PAZ Preservation 2502 Park View Dr Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Please don’t let them demolish the house at 2502 Park View Drive. At least, make the developer (and that’s what he is) keep the footprint of the house as it is. He has built one mega mansion on our street and owns 2 more lots and an investor of his just bought the house at 2706 Park View Dr. He will build more mega mansions on those three lots, at least deny him the opportunity to do it to this historic air condition village house as well. Sent from my iPad CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged Isabel Henderson Thursday, July 22, 2021 9:54 PM PAZ Preservation; Little, Kelly - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Tollett, Blake - BC; Featherston, Witt; Heimsath, Ben - BC; Wright, Caroline - BC; Valenzuela, Sarah - BC; McWhorter, Trey - BC; Castillo, Anissa - BC; Larosche, Carl - BC; Myers, Terri - BC Demolition of 2502 Park View Drive - GF-21-103669 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi! My name is Isabel Henderson and I'm a resident of Rosedale. I wanted to reach out about the proposed demolition of 2502 Park View Drive (Case GF‐21‐103669). This house is part of Austin's Air Conditioned Village and should be preserved as a historic house. It's a unique example of midcentury architecture and represents an attempt to combine design with what was cutting‐edge technology at the time (technology that contributed to the development of Austin, the state of Texas, and the Southwest). It's been devastating to watch the houses in this neighborhood be demolished, one after the other. Sometimes it seems that there are entire blocks that are in the process of being razed and rebuilt. We have a responsibility to maintain unique historic homes (such as 2502 Park View Drive) in Austin—or we will regret not doing so, years down the line. If we don't, neighborhoods like Allandale will lose their history and charm, and start to look like any other overdeveloped, cookie‐cutter neighborhood across America. Razing 2502 Park View Drive would be a blow not only to the neighborhood but also to the design/architectural community and archive. I cannot encourage you enough to designate this house as a historic landmark, and prevent its destruction. All the best, Isabel Henderson CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Maureen Carter Thursday, July 22, 2021 10:59 PM PAZ Preservation 2502 Park View Drive. Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** To Whom It May Concern: Please prevent the demolition of the piece of Austin history at 2502 Park View Drive. This great example of a home in the Air Conditioned Village should be preserved. This group of 22 homes in Allandale originally built as demonstration houses to study and promote the feasibility of central air conditioning in moderately‐sized and moderately‐priced homes is a treasure. Take care, Maureen C Carter CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Leslie Currens Friday, July 23, 2021 8:53 AM PAZ Preservation Re: case number GF-21-103669 Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Preservation Committee, In addition, an identical home has been willingly preserved by it's owners, so there is no need to force unwilling owners to preserve a home against their wishes. Here is the info on the identical home, as described on the Allandale email list: "We live in the ‘twin’ house to this one on Park View and we absolutely adore it. It is a perfect example of mid century modern architecture and we get so many compliments on how open and bright it is.... we knew we had to own this house and save it." On Fri, Jul 23, 2021 at 8:49 AM Leslie Currens Dear Preservation Committee, Regarding the Air conditioned village home, the home is uninteresting and poorly constructed. There is no need to preserve this house. Please allow these homeowners to do what they want with their property, to build a home that meets today's standards and needs, rather than forcing the preservation of a home that has little historic value and holds little interest for people today. Sincerely, Leslie Currens 5615 Bull Creek Rd, Austin, TX 78756 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. wrote: 1
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Marsha Edwards Friday, July 23, 2021 9:32 AM PAZ Preservation case number GF-21-103669 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** With regard to 2502 Park View Drive, case number GF-21-103669, I am very upset at the thought of demolition. It is the best-preserved example of the proposed Austin Air-Conditioned Village Historic District. A few years ago I was blessed to be a volunteer for a home tour of that District. And as I live in Allandale, I was most proud of the village right next door to me. I sincerely hope that you will initialize historic zoning, as this house meets the historic landmark designation criteria for architecture, historical associations, and community value. I understand that 2505 and 2507 Park View Drive have also been approved for demolition, and I oppose that also. Thanks, Marsha Edwards 6112 Bullard Dr. CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Donna Beth McCormick Friday, July 23, 2021 9:49 AM PAZ Preservation GF-21-103669. Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I am a decades resident of Allandale ‐ since the 1960s. I am a multiple prperty owner. Do you know how many calls I get every week to buy my houses?? I am also a former president of Allandale Neighborhood Association (twice) and Board Member (4 years). What is going on in our neighborhood with the tear down of one story homes and the lot line to lot line two story no class boxes is awful. These houses that are being built now will not be here in 50 years like mine is. They are selling for over a million and within a few years will have more problems than you can imagine and be torn down. Austin was a very nice town and a town to be proud of ‐ but ‐ in the 1970s the Lege let City Hall make the decision of height downtown ‐ huge mistake. The two focal points of the city are the Capitol and the UT Tower ‐ neither of which you can see from most vantage points. Those high rises downtown will also not be here in 50 years ‐ they will be torn down and something else will go in ‐ worse. There is nothing wrong with history and preservation. Money is not always everything. Right now, a million doesn't get you anything in Austin. If these houses are torn down in years there will be regret and wonder why we can't reconstruct them! Save the history ‐ developers need to get a grip ‐ think about your legacy, that's all you have. Donna Beth McCormick ‐ 5703 Shoalwood 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
OWNER: OWNER ADDRESS: CONSIDERATION: PROPERTY: RESTRICTIVE COVENANT H. Dalton Wallace 9505 Johnny Morris Rd. Austin, TX 78724 Ten and No/100 Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration paid by the City of Austin to the Owner, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged. 907 and 909 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701 (the “Property”), generally identified in the map attached as Exhibit “A”. WHEREAS, the Owner of the Property and the City of Austin have agreed that the Property should be impressed with certain covenants and restrictions; WHEREAS, the Owner intends to redevelop the Property, and, in order to do so, has applied to the City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission and received a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow for demolition and reconstruction of the building façades; NOW, THEREFORE, it is declared that the Owner of the Property, for the consideration, shall hold, sell and convey the Property, subject to the following covenants and restrictions impressed upon the Property by this restrictive covenant (“Agreement”). These covenants and restrictions shall run with the land, and shall be binding on the Owner of the Property, its heirs, successors, and assigns. Façade Reconstruction. Owner shall deconstruct the building façades pursuant to the requirements of the Certificate of Appropriateness, attached as Exhibit “B”, and shall ensure the façade components are protected and stored for their later reconstruction at the Property. Owner shall have three (3) years from the from the effective date of this covenant to complete reconstruction of the façades in accordance with the requirements of the Certificate of Appropriateness. If any person or entity shall violate or attempt to violate this Agreement, it shall be lawful for the City of Austin to prosecute proceedings at law or in equity against such person or entity violating or attempting to violate such Agreement, to require appropriate actions as indicated under the Agreement, and to collect damages for such actions or inactions. If any part of this Agreement is declared invalid, by judgment or court order, the same shall in no way affect any of the other provisions of this Agreement, and such remaining portion of this Agreement shall remain in full effect. 1. 2. 3. If at any time the City of Austin fails to enforce this Agreement, whether or not any violations of it are known, such failure shall not constitute a waiver or estoppel of the right to enforce it. This …
911‐09‐07 Congress Avenue Grandberry Building and Mitchell‐Robertson Building, 911 Congress Avenue Historic District Congress Avenue Historic District July 26, 2021 Timeline • Fall 2020: Complaints made to Building and Standards Commission (BSC) • March 24, 2021: BSC ordered Landowner to finalize all necessary permits with HLC by June 22, 2021 • March‐April 2021 Meetings: Applicant team provided evidence that keeping building facades in place is not practical or practicable • May 2021 Meeting: Applicant team received guidance that (1) 907 be demolished and reconstructed in its original configuration, (2) 909 be preserved as it stands today, and (3) 911 may be demolished July 2021 Meeting: Applicant team brings Certificate of Authority applications with deconstruction and reconstruction plans in line with above but without keeping 909 preserved in place • 2 BSC Order Requires All Permits, including HLC, by June 22, 2021 3 Updates • • • • • • • • Continued onsite investigation and conditional assessment of the buildings Continued structural assessment Continued safety plan for work, neighbors and public Contacted Austin History Center to locate any additional photos or documentation of the properties Scans of the building interior and exterior (Missing Complete digital 3D model finalized Survey updated Acceptance of Restrictive Covenant by City Legal to require reconstruction within three (3) years Scope of Work updated 4 Restrictive Covenant 5 Laser Scan Assessment Update 6 Structural Assessment Conclusion: “Attempts at suspending the 2nd story façade of 909 Congress Avenue greatly the chances of increases more extensive damage to façade during the brick construction…” 7 Community Outreach • Nelsen, owner of 905 Congress Avenue: applicant has • offered to shore and waterproof the party wall. Joel Sher, owner of 1005 Congress Avenue: supports deconstruction and reconstruction plan. • Others have given verbal support. 8 Next Steps • • Site Plan Exemption and Demolition Permits Bring forth design plans so that facades can be replaced within required three (3) year window • Ongoing communication with Historic Preservation Office, neighbors, and community 9 Requests We respectfully request the following: Granting of the Certificates Appropriateness applications for the two sites zoned historic—909 and 911 Congress Avenue—with the above‐mentioned deconstruction and reconstruction plans. 10
907 – 909 – 911 CONGRESS AVENUE AUSTIN, TEXAS FAÇADE DECONSTRUCTION / RECONSTRUCTION SCOPE OF WORK / OUTLINE TO COMPLETE A. OVERALL PROJECT ORGANIZATION (OVERVIEW – SEE BELOW FOR DETAIL) a. Research and documentation search on existing construction b. Visual and non‐destructive evaluation (NDE) and testing c. Confirmation of structural integrity and ability to withstand documentation and deconstruction as planned. d. Deliverable 1 – Abstract and Bibliography of information used to inform reconstruction (photographs), summary of mortar, brick composition and condition testing e. Review of deconstruction Scope of Work based on Information gathered in a, b & C above f. Finalized Scope of Work and sequence of implementation. g. Deliverable 2 – Safety plan for documentation and deconstruction including pedestrian protection, neighboring building and selective access for design and deconstruction team. h. Preparation of specifications, drawings and other elements required for contract/bid documents for deconstruction work i. Deliverable 3 – Final drawings and documentation of existing conditions. j. Deliverable 4 – Deconstruction Phase: Confirm document accuracy based on profiles, details and other site collected information. k. Document, number and record materials pallets as part of deconstruction. l. On‐site observation of work in progress m. Final Documentation of deconstruction, material inventory and proper storage n. Deliverable 5 – Reconstruction documents and coordination with redevelopment design team o. On‐site observation of work in progress p. Final documentation of historic materials in place B. DOCUMENTATION preparation. Work. a. Review of existing photographic documentation to inform deconstruction and reconstruction plan b. Review all building inspection reports. c. Review all environmental documents and incorporate any outstanding items into final Scope of d. Photograph current conditions prior to any additional demolition. e. Document stone construction to same extent as brick construction for archives. Due to safety concerns and current protections, documentation scans cannot be completed until the bracing required for deconstruction is in place. f. Recommendation: Laser scanning of the existing construction. Provide point cloud to be used in documentation and to assist in the deconstruction and reconstruction activities. g. Coordinate with Austin History Center and City Preservation Officer on existing documents that may be available to use as resources for the reconstruction or representation of unknown elements. CARTER ● DESIGN ASSOCIATES ‐‐ 21 July 2021 ‐ REVISED 1 | P a g e Coordinate with Austin History Center to determine final document preparation and retention requirements for archival purposes. C, D & E ARE DONE …
July 20, 2021 Donna Carter Carter Design Associates 817 W. Eleventh Street Austin, Texas 78701 RE: Structural Assessment of Historic Masonry 907, 909 and 911 Congress Avenue Dear Ms. Carter: At your request, representatives of our office performed a structural assessment of the three existing storefront buildings located at 907, 909, and 911 N. Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas on July 7, 2021. The purpose of this report is to assess the existing masonry elements of all three structures and provide a rendered opinion regarding their structural integrity and options for preserving the historic front façades of the existing buildings. We appreciate the opportunity to assist you with this structural assessment. Please contact our office at (512) 499-0919 if you have any questions or further needs. Sincerely, Jerry Garcia, P.E. Founding Principal License #67435 21.153 Firm No: F-3323 6926 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78752 | T: 512.499.0919 | F: 512.320.8521 Page 1 of 8 www.structurestx.com Introduction All three buildings were constructed at or around 1881 and have experienced a myriad of uses and modifications throughout their history. The superstructure of each building includes a mixture of wood stick framing and structural masonry elements that bear on a concrete slab- on-grade foundation. Existing wood-framed roof and upper floor systems have been observed to have extensive structural damage that has created potential life-safety concerns. The existing slab-on-grade foundation systems appear to be performing adequately with no major concerns noted at the time of observation. These buildings have been vacant and neglected for an extensive period of time. As such, the buildings have become dilapidated due to the accelerating exposure to the elements and a lack of basic maintenance to both the interiors and exteriors. For the purposes of this report, our office will be limiting our scope and recommendations primarily to the front brick facades and the load-bearing limestone side walls as it is our understanding that all structure behind the front façades will be demolished as part of the forthcoming development of the property. Masonry Preservation and Restoration Efforts It is our understanding that the Austin Historic Land Commission requires the preservation of all three existing façades facing Congress Avenue in order to retain the historic fabric of the area. On May 24th, 2021, the Commission made the recommendations that the front façades of 907 and 911 Congress Avenue shall be carefully deconstructed and then reconstructed in its original configuration …
July 23, 2021 City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Re: Agenda Items B2 and B3 Historic Landmark Commissioners, As a long-time property owner in the 1000 block of Congress Avenue, I write to you in support of the applicant’s proposal to deconstruct, and then reconstruct, the historic facades of 907, 909 and 911 Congress Avenue. These facades have long been in disrepair and I am happy to see a proposed solution that will lead us to proper facades along this historic frontage. My understanding is that this permit is the first step toward that vision, and that there is a proposed restrictive covenant that will require that the facades be replaced within 3 years. The proposed redevelopment will also come to this commission for review, and I look forward to seeing the design proposal when it is ready. I support this approach and timeline. Respectfully, Joel Sher Vice President, Ten O’ Five, Inc. General Partner Congress Holdings, Ltd 1005 Congress Avenue, Suite 150 Austin, TX 78701 512.478.1005 512.478.1077 (Fax)
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Bobby Friday, July 23, 2021 3:13 PM PAZ Preservation Historic Case Number: C14H-2000-0005; Review Case Number: HR 21-103182- 13300 DESSAU RD Bldg A *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Sir/Madam, As a member of the Dessau Lutheran Cemetery Association, I would like to express my support for relocating the historical Dessau Lutheran Church to Pioneer Farms. The group associated with Pioneer Farms has the resources and ability to move and restore the church to its original state. Sadly, the membership of the Dessau Lutheran Cemetery Association is dwindling and eventually there will not be anyone left to care for the church and its upkeep. My understanding is that Pioneer Farms has 50,000 to 60,000 visitors per year, so folks now, as well as many generations to come, could utilize and learn about its historical past. Thank you for doing what is right and granting the Certificate of Appropriateness so that the Dessau Lutheran Church can be relocated to the Pioneer Farms. Sincerely, Robert Naivar Director, Dessau Ltue CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Mary Jackson Friday, July 23, 2021 3:55 PM PAZ Preservation Certificate of Appropriateness: Historic Case Number: C14H-2000-0005, Review Case Number: HR 21-103182 – 13300 DESSAU RD Bldg A *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Historic Landmark Commission, I currently serve as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Dessau Lutheran Cemetery Association (DLCA). I have held this position since October 2014. Previously I served as Vice-President from October 2008 until October 2014. I have been actively involved with the Dessau Lutheran Church and Cemetery for over 30 years. My mother, Margaret (Nauert) Dickens was the daughter of Selma (Wieland) Nauert and William Nauert. Selma was the daughter of Martin and Carolina (Bastian) Wieland and William was the son of Carl and Caroline (Brachwitz) Nauert, all immigrants from Dessau, Germany to Dessau, Texas in the 1850’s. They were all members of Dessau Lutheran Church, with many being married in the church. They are all buried in Dessau Lutheran Cemetery except my Mom, and as you can see, the lineage runs very deep within my blood and also with my siblings, children, and grandchildren. We are one of the most active families with the church and cemetery. We have spent countless hours working on the church, maintaining the cemetery grounds and fellowship with the members. This has been instilled in me directly with my parents and grandparents. My mom, Margaret Dickens, played a vital role in the history of the church and she saved and maintained many of the historical documents that are so valuable to the history of the church. If needed, these documents are available at your request. She truly LOVED this church and it was a deep loss when she passed away September 21, 2016. As a child, I attended services at Dessau Lutheran Church with my grandparents, Selma and William Nauert. It was a magical place and the people were so respectful of the history of their community. I remember the pot belly stove in the middle of the church and the open windows when it was summer. And the well that was to the north of the building. It was just something else to be inside of the building, along with my Grandma and Grandpa. As the years have gone by, the church has lost many of the older generation, including my Mom, my Grandparents, and both sets of my Great-Grandparents that …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: noreply@coadigital.onbehalfof.austintexas.gov on behalf of City of Austin <noreply@coadigital.onbehalfof.austintexas.gov> Sunday, July 25, 2021 9:50 AM PAZ Preservation I support moving the Lutheran Church to Pioneer Farms This message is from Karl Weston. [ karlw1962@yahoo.com ] Hello, I recently heard about the proposed Church project from a friend a couple of weeks ago. I am supporting the move of the Lutheran Church to Pioneer Farms. It makes sense to me to do the move as more people will be able to visit and see the Church and it can be protected. I have been to Pioneer farms once or twice. It seems they do a good job at preserving and restoring the old buildings. There is a park in Dallas, I went to a few years back, and it was similar with the old houses and Churches. It is so nice to see and it can bring a peaceful feeling. Thanks so much for all the hard work by the Historic Landmark Commission, as I am sure there are many competing interests of how to develop and use property, and how to do so in the best interest of our beloved Austin/Travis County community. Sending you happiness and joy, Karl W. Weston PO Box 201924 Austin, Texas 78720 1
Richard Hill <hill@hpitx.com> Sunday, July 25, 2021 8:47 PM Mark Lakins; Richard Suttle Fwd: In support of 2210 Windsor Rd Mark Lakins From: Sent: To: Subject: A little late but support . Sent from my iPad Richard S. Hill Partner Direct: 512-538-0050 | Main: 512-835-4455 Address: 3700 North Capital of Texas Highway Suite 420 | Austin,Texas 78746 To help protect y ou r priv acy , Microsoft Office prev ented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Visit the New HPITX.com → This e-mail may contain privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender and immediately delete this message. Begin forwarded message: From: Ben Bentzin <ben@bentzin.com> Date: July 25, 2021 at 7:48:20 PM CDT To: Richard Hill <hill@hpitx.com> Subject: In support of 2210 Windsor Rd Richard, Hope this email reaches you in time for you hearing tomorrow. July 25, 2021 Austin Historic Preservation Office Planning and Development Review Department P.O. Box 1088 1 Austin, Texas 78767 Ladies & Gentlemen, In this letter, I express my support for the proposed changes to the Davis-Sibley House, 2210 Windsor Road, by owners Rae & Richard Hill. As an Old Enfield resident, I value preservation of our neighborhood's historic homes. After reviewing the modifications, including the carport, removal of the stairs, and overhang at the back of the house, I consider these changes to be much needed and consistent with the historical home and the character of our neighborhood. Having visited the Sibley home many times over the past 25 years, I am confident that Jane and D.J. Sibley would have enthusiastically supported these much needed changes if they were still with us today. Thank you in advance for your approval of the modifications proposed for the Davis-Sibley House. Ben Bentzin 2305 Windsor Rd Austin, TX 78703 512-750-9253 ben@bentzin.com [EXTERNAL] This email is from outside of HPI. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe 2
Richard Hill <hill@hpitx.com> Friday, July 23, 2021 12:16 PM Mark Lakins; Tim Cuppett; Richard Suttle Rae Hill Fwd: 2219 Windsor Renovation This is an email of support from the Oswalds, who live two doors down and have a Landmark Seal on their home. They also sent in the City’s letter of approval for the proposed changes. Richard Mark Lakins From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Sent from my iPad Richard S. Hill Partner Direct: 512-538-0050 | Main: 512-835-4455 Address: 3700 North Capital of Texas Highway Suite 420 | Austin,Texas 78746 To help protect y ou r priv acy , Microsoft Office prev ented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Visit the New HPITX.com → This e-mail may contain privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender and immediately delete this message. Begin forwarded message: From: john oswalt <chip.oswalt1@gmail.com> Date: July 23, 2021 at 10:02:22 AM CDT To: Richard Hill <hill@hpitx.com> Subject: Re: 2219 Windsor Renovation Richard Suttle, Karen and I who live at 2200 Windsor Rd are in full support of a landmark designation for the outstanding job the Hill’s have done on restoration of the Sibley house. We also have a historic designation and spend $$ per year to honor and maintain our house. We know the Hill’s will take exceptional care Of this historic home. Best regards, John D Oswalt,MD Proposed changes below. 1 Sent from my iPad 2
Richard Hill <hill@hpitx.com> Friday, July 23, 2021 6:38 AM Mark Lakins; Tim Cuppett; Richard Suttle Fwd: 2210Windsor_LandmarkPresentation_20210624.pdf I do not believe you have the Chandlers email of support below. Richard Mark Lakins From: Sent: To: Subject: Sent from my iPad Richard S. Hill Partner Direct: 512-538-0050 | Main: 512-835-4455 Address: 3700 North Capital of Texas Highway Suite 420 | Austin,Texas 78746 To help protect y ou r priv acy , Microsoft Office prev ented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Visit the New HPITX.com → This e-mail may contain privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender and immediately delete this message. Begin forwarded message: From: Rae Hill <raehill@me.com> Date: July 9, 2021 at 8:56:01 AM CDT To: June Chandler <june@chandler-family.com> Cc: Richard Hill <hill@hpitx.com> Subject: Re: 2210Windsor_LandmarkPresentation_20210624.pdf Thanks June!…There is a beehive of landscaping at your home this week….it will be beautiful when you return. Sent from my iPad On Jul 7, 2021, at 4:16 PM, June Chandler <june@chandler-family.com> wrote: Dear Rae and Richard, 1 You have Marks and my full support on your project. You are doing an incredible job of historically bringing back life into your new home. As a neighbor I am very happy to walk by something so lovely everyday. As a friend , I can’t wait to see it inside ! Best, June On Jul 7, 2021, at 5:14 PM, Rae Hill <raehill@me.com> wrote: Thank you June!!! Just reply all here and Richard will handle it. We did not lose power and sorry you lost a tree. See you soon. Rae On Jul 7, 2021, at 3:28 PM, June Chandler <june@chandler-family.com> wrote: Dear Rae, Y’all are working so hard and its going to look so good. We are happy to write a letter of support. Im not back in Austin until July 22 and Mark sometime in august. Can I send an email ? And how to do that? If they are sending one of their letters, I can have my asst go through the mail and find it and send something in. Hope we can get together when we get back. I also hope the tree we lost didn’t cause you to lose power. I know Ann did but not the others . xx, June On Jul 7, 2021, at 1:02 PM, Rae Hill <raehill@me.com> wrote: June- I hope you’re enjoying island life….it’s been reasonably cool …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Mary Reed Saturday, July 24, 2021 9:12 AM Allen, Amber; PAZ Preservation Requesting to speak on Monday night *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** On behalf of the Clarksville Community Development Corporation (CCDC), I would like to ask the Commissioners to delay making a decision on the demo permit request related to 1805 Waterston Avenue, a contributing structure in the Clarksville NRHD. It is Item C.2 on the agenda. Thank you. Mary Reed President, CCDC board of directors MR•PR Austin, TX 78703 Be Kind "I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear." MLK 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
Contreras, Kalan From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Mary Reed Saturday, July 24, 2021 10:09 AM Myers, Terri - BC; Wright, Caroline - BC; Little, Kelly - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Jacob, Mathew - BC; McWhorter, Trey - BC; Featherston, Witt; Papavasiliou, Alexander - BC; Tollett, Blake - BC; Valenzuela, Sarah - BC; Heimsath, Ben - BC Allen, Amber; Contreras, Kalan; PAZ Preservation Regarding 1805 Waterston Avenue, Item C.2 on your July 26th agenda *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** On June 3 representatives of the CCDC met with Jesse Nalle with Nalle Custom Homes to do what I would best describe as damage control. The company had purchased a remodeled upscale home in the Clarksville National Register District – a home that contributes to the Clarksville NRHD -- and wanted to demo it and build something bigger and more expensive. We knew the odds of convincing the company to not demo the home were dismal so we focused on suggesting changes to the plans Jesse Nalle shared with us in an effort to end up with a new home that would be more in keeping with Clarksville and less ”suburban.” Among other things, we asked that he either substitute a carport for the front-facing garages or relocate them at the back or side of the house; get rid of the exterior brick; and enlarge the front porch so that it could function as an out-door living space. We made other requests many of which reflected the same concerns about the compatibility of the new house design that are indicated in the backup materials prepared by Kalan Contreras for your meeting on the 26th. We also suggested that Mr. Nalle drive around Clarksville to get a sense of the neighborhood. We thought that seeing what other houses here look like would help inform his redesign process. Mr. Nalle was very open to our suggestions and said that he would send us new plans based on our comments. He seemed genuine and so we left the meeting hopeful that he had heard and respected what we had to say. However, here we are 53 days after that meeting, and despite six friendly email exchanges with Nalle in which he has repeatedly told me that "new plans will be coming soon" or that he has "nothing to share with me yet," we have not seen any revised drawings. In fact, the …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Mary Reed Saturday, July 24, 2021 10:09 AM terrimyers@preservationcentral.com; Myers, Terri - BC; Wright, Caroline - BC; Little, Kelly - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Jacob, Mathew - BC; McWhorter, Trey - BC; Featherston, Witt; Papavasiliou, Alexander - BC; Tollett, Blake - BC; Valenzuela, Sarah - BC; Heimsath, Ben - BC Allen, Amber; Contreras, Kalan; PAZ Preservation Regarding 1805 Waterston Avenue, Item C.2 on your July 26th agenda *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** On June 3 representatives of the CCDC met with Jesse Nalle with Nalle Custom Homes to do what I would best describe as damage control. The company had purchased a remodeled upscale home in the Clarksville National Register District – a home that contributes to the Clarksville NRHD -- and wanted to demo it and build something bigger and more expensive. We knew the odds of convincing the company to not demo the home were dismal so we focused on suggesting changes to the plans Jesse Nalle shared with us in an effort to end up with a new home that would be more in keeping with Clarksville and less ”suburban.” Among other things, we asked that he either substitute a carport for the front-facing garages or relocate them at the back or side of the house; get rid of the exterior brick; and enlarge the front porch so that it could function as an out-door living space. We made other requests many of which reflected the same concerns about the compatibility of the new house design that are indicated in the backup materials prepared by Kalan Contreras for your meeting on the 26th. We also suggested that Mr. Nalle drive around Clarksville to get a sense of the neighborhood. We thought that seeing what other houses here look like would help inform his redesign process. Mr. Nalle was very open to our suggestions and said that he would send us new plans based on our comments. He seemed genuine and so we left the meeting hopeful that he had heard and respected what we had to say. However, here we are 53 days after that meeting, and despite six friendly email exchanges with Nalle in which he has repeatedly told me that "new plans will be coming soon" or that he has "nothing to share with me yet," we have not seen any revised drawings. In fact, …
1173 San Bernard Street – PR-21-093159 City of Austin – Historic Landmark Commission – July 26, 2021 1173 San Bernard Street – PR-21-093159 City of Austin – Historic Landmark Commission – July 26, 2021
Proposed Home at 3004 Lafayette Avenue The owners/occupants of 3004 Lafayette Ave have requested permission to demolish their home so they may build a home to better fit their family of four. As summarized in another document, the existing home is largely unoriginal, having been expanded and patched/repaired over the years in a haphazard way and unfortunately is just not cost effective to repair or expand. However, the owners are approaching the design of their new home in a very conscientious way, with a love for the Cherrywood Neighborhood, a desire to enhance it and fit into it, and consideration not only for their immediate neighbors but also those who live nearby and the greater City of Austin. From the start they have wanted to have their proposed new home fit in by keeping the driveway where it currently is, using a detached garage at the rear of the property in the location of the existing garage, and fitting the 18’ front home width within the footprint of the existing home to contain the massing and perception of size from the street. Height has been another consideration, creating a 1.5 story design with dormers to help keep the home height reduced, under 21 feet. The areas adjacent to each side neighbor are either one story on the right, or buffered by the driveway on the left. A neighborly, social, welcoming useable front porch was a must from the start. The desire is to make a home that feels like it has always been there. Additionally, much consideration has been given to exterior materials and details that are already found within the Cherrywood Neighborhood, including custom roof corbels, generous roof overhangs, classic window shapes and sizes, detailed window and door trims and siding details similar to that found throughout Cherrywood. Please see the streetscape below, showing how the new home would interact with its neighbors. Proposed House Shown in the Streetscape Proposed House Front Elevation
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Jen Graf Sunday, July 25, 2021 8:39 AM PAZ Preservation Case number PR21-095546 - 3004 Lafayette Ave *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** To whom it may concern, I live in the Cherrywood neighborhood and want to express my support for the demolition of 3004 Lafayette Ave ‐ case number PR21‐095546. The property is in rough condition and the owner is a builder known for building high‐quality homes in a style that I believe will fit the neighborhood well. I expect the the home Jim will build will not only fit into the Cherrywood neighborhood well, but it will also add value the homes around it. Please reach out with any questions. Jen ‐‐ Jen Graf 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
Historical Commission Case: GF 21-103669 July 26th 2502 Park View Dr Joseph Reynolds 2611 West 49th Member Allandale Zoning Committee Commissioners, I’m writing to Oppose the demolition permit issued for 2502 Park View. The owner/applicant knew of the historic nature of the property when it was purchased. They communicated with the seller. The permit was issued by mistake, due to confusion with other property owned in 2500 block of Park View. Finally, 2502 Park View was one of the experimental houses used to determine how residences could/should be air-conditioned. The experiment was to try various ways to install air conditioning, to determine what life effects it would have, to measure the electricity used to cool the houses - A/C was a change that resulted in housing booms in hot climate. Let me share my perspective. First, I have experience with experimental housing. During the mid-1960s I was leading a software effort at Tracor [Austin’s first ‘technology’ star and first ‘native’ Fortune-500 company] to use computer graphics to show what a future house would look like when inside/outside. At the time architects drew sketches of a building, and made detail ‘mechanical drawings’ of the structural elements. The computer graphics would be a big improvement over just showing a client plan-view drawings, and much cheaper than the sketches, or cardboard models in use. Computer graphics could be interactive. Tracor had professors from UT Architecture School consulting. That work got me involved in a 1969-1970 project called Ice City. Life-size experimental buildings were more useful than cardboard models, and could have ‘organic’ shapes. But, they needed to be discarded, and that was expensive disposal. So, Ice City would build the life-size models from ice-foam, which would just melt when the weather warmed. In 1970 we were doing what is now called 3-D Printing, but on a life-size scale. We also worked on ‘responsive rooms’ which was an attempt to have the building support activity occurring inside. We built instrumented rooms at what is now part of the Pickle Research center. My second perspective is that I’m old enough to have lived ‘before’ and ‘after’ air- conditioning. I was born December 1941. Our milkman in Dallas drove a horse-cart to deliver. By 1945 mom had a Servel brand ‘gas’ refrigerator; a little ‘pilot flame’ 1 Historical Commission Case: GF 21-103669 July 26th 2502 Park View Dr Joseph Reynolds 2611 West 49th Member Allandale Zoning …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Friday, July 23, 2021 4:17 PM PAZ Preservation RE: case number GF-21-103669 , 2502 Park View Drive *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I will not be able to attend this hearing remotely, so this is my comment to be included in the hearing as backup. This house is an architectural treasure as an example of mid century modern style by Fred Day, a renowned Architect in Austin with a legacy of design excellence. I believe the community and the developer would be better served if there were compromises made in return for preservation of this structure. These could include density bonuses or development incentives that would allow more intensive use of the land. The existing house could be an ADU to a multi‐ unit development that would save the house, increase the density, and add tax base to the City tax roll, win‐win‐win. I hope that the developer and the preservation board takes this into consideration in the spirit of compromise that works to the advantage of all parties. Mac Ragsdale, AIA From: Sent: Friday, July 23, 2021 4:02 PM To: preservation@austintexas.gov Subject: case number GF‐21‐103669 , 2502 Park View Drive I would like to speak in favor of preserving this architectural treasure, and encourage that the City provide incentives to the developers in the way of density bonuses or other methods to encourage them. Mac Ragsdale, AIA CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: John Tate Saturday, July 24, 2021 1:35 PM PAZ Preservation Carolyn Croom Supporting preservation of 2502 PARK VIEW DRIVE (GF-21-103669) *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** To the Members of the Historic Landmark Commission: I support preservation of the existing house at 2502 Park View Drive. The staff analysis and letters from Elizabeth Porterfield of Mid Tex Mod and Lori Martin of Preservation Austin agree that the house meets several of the criteria for historic status. The residence is an excellent early work of local architect, Fred Day, who designed a number of other iconic Austin buildings. In addition, a National Register Historic District designation is underway for the Austin Air‐ Conditioned Village, and this is the best existing example of the buildings from that project. My wife and I enjoy seeing this house and others that were part of the Austin Air‐Conditioned Village on our walks around the neighborhood, and we enjoyed the historic tour presented by Mid Tex Mod a couple of years ago. We need to preserve buildings such as this one, whose historical value rests on their intrinsic quality and their impact on society, and not solely on what famous person lived there. Please vote to preserve 2502 Park View Drive. Thank you for your kind attention. John Tate 2502 Albata Avenue Austin, Texas 78757 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Carolyn Croom < Saturday, July 24, 2021 6:43 PM PAZ Preservation; Little, Kelly - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Tollett, Blake - BC; Featherston, Witt; Heimsath, Ben - BC; Wright, Caroline - BC; Valenzuela, Sarah - BC; McWhorter, Trey - BC; Castillo, Anissa - BC; Larosche, Carl - BC; Myers, Terri - BC Concerning 2502 PARK VIEW DRIVE (GF-21-103669) *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Members of the Historic Landmark Commission, I oppose the demolition of the architecturally and historically significant house at 2502 Park View Drive. In attending the talk and the tour of the Air Conditioned Village offered by Mid Tex Mod, I learned that it is the best-preserved example of the proposed Austin Air-Conditioned Village Historic District. Mid Tex Mod and Preservation Austin’s letters from last year’s hearing strongly opposing this demolition are compelling. This outstanding, remarkably‐intact, mid‐century residence with passive cooling strategies and innovative technological design and construction is very much a part of Austin’s history and culture. Austinite Ned Cole convinced organizers to locate this significant experiment appropriately in Austin, with our hot climate. The residence is an excellent early work of local architect, Fred Day, who made significant contributions to Austin’s development. A National Register Historic District designation is underway for the Austin Air‐Conditioned Village, and the best example of this project should be preserved. I implore the applicant to take responsibility for this treasure and rise to the occasion and work with city staff to preserve the important features of the house. Short of that, I ask you to please vote for the preservation of 2502 Park View Drive. Let’s preserve this unique gem for our Central Texas community. Sincerely, Carolyn Croom 2502 Albata Avenue Austin, Texas 78757 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Cynthia Keohane Saturday, July 24, 2021 7:40 PM PAZ Preservation; Little, Kelly - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Tollett, Blake - BC; Featherston, Witt; Heimsath, Ben - BC; Wright, Caroline - BC; Valenzuela, Sarah - BC; McWhorter, Trey - BC; Castillo, Anissa - BC; Larosche, Carl - BC; Myers, Terri - BC Air Conditioned Village - 2502 Park View Drive - GF-21-103669 - opposing the request *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Historic Landmark Commission: Please do all you can to preserve this historically and architecturally significant home, as well as other Air Conditioned Village homes at risk of demolition. As a former President of Allandale Neighborhood Association, and an Allandale homeowner within a mile from this home, I attended the Mid Tex Mod's Air Conditioned Village program a few years ago. It's clear that this represents history worthy of saving. I wrote to you last year opposing HDP-2020-0214 for 2502 Park View and the matter appeared to have been settled amicably. I'm sorry to see this home threatened again. Please vote to preserve this landmark. All the best, Cynthia Keohane 5702 Wynona Avenue 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
July 25, 2021 City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 Re: 2502 Park View Drive, Austin, Texas Dear Historic Landmark Commissioners, Mid Tex Mod, the leading voice for the preservation of mid-century modern architecture in our region, submits this letter of opposition to the proposed demolition of the house at 2502 Park View Drive. As the Central Texas chapter of Docomomo US, Mid Tex Mod’s mission is to raise awareness of buildings, sites, neighborhoods, and landscapes of the modern movement and to advocate for their preservation, documentation, and sustained use. Mid Tex Mod strongly opposes the release of a demolition permit for 2502 Park View Drive. Our organization fully supports efforts to preserve this architecturally and historically significant residence and contributing resource to the potential Austin Air-Conditioned Village Historic District. The residence at 2502 Park View Drive represents one of twenty-two original test houses constructed in 1954 as part of the Austin Air-Conditioned Village. This community of modest ranch and contemporary- style homes in the Edgewood Subdivision of Austin served as an experimental research project conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and research partners, including the University of Texas at Austin, to assess the integration of central air conditioning in mid-priced suburban residences. Twenty-two houses, constructed by eighteen local homebuilders, incorporated different air- conditioning systems with a variety of building plans, orientations, and cladding materials to monitor the effectiveness and affordability of central air conditioning for the middle class. Monitoring of occupants for a period of one year, under the direction of the National Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Association’s Mobile Laboratory, documented residents’ experiences and daily habits with air-conditioned living. Ultimately, the testing results at the Austin Air-Conditioned Village demonstrated that the installation and operation of residential air conditioning could be achieved in modest houses at a reasonable cost, thereby influencing residential building and lending practices in the ensuing decades. 2502 Park View Drive, known as “The Air Temp” house, originally incorporated a Chrysler Air Temp air- conditioning system. Designed by local architect Fred Day and constructed by local builder Wayne A. Burns (developer of the Edgewood Subdivision), the contemporary-style house features low sloping roof lines; wide overhanging eaves; fixed, horizontal-sliding sash, and clerestory windows; a variety of cladding materials including asbestos, wood siding, and brick; a large carport; and patterned brick screening walls. The addition of a small utility …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Nathalie Frensley Sunday, July 25, 2021 11:51 AM PAZ Preservation GF-21-103669, 2502 Park View Drive *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Re: GF‐21‐103669, 2502 Park View Drive (Air Conditioned Village) I write to urge Commissioners to follow staff recommendations to preserve 2502 Park View Drive and prevent its demolition. I wholly concur with staff reasoning to preserve, in their case report about 2502 Park View: “Strongly encourage the applicant to reconsider his application for total demolition by initiating historic zoning, as this house meets the historic landmark designation criteria for architecture, historical associations, and community value. This house is one of the premier examples of mid‐century Modern architecture in the Air Conditioned Village, a proposed historic district, and every effort should be made to preserve the integrity of the house and historic district. The importance of Austin’s Air Conditioned Village in the broader theme of residential climate control for the middle‐ class families in the Sunbelt was perhaps understated in the first set of public hearings on this case, but Austin’s experiment set the stage for similar projects in other areas of the country, and was a significant and determining factor in the development of the American Southwest.” Please preserve part of Austin’s history. Sincerely, Nathalie Frensley ‐‐ Nathalie J. Frensley, Ph.D. 5601 Montview Street, Austin, TX 78756 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
DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED IN SUPPORT OF DEMOLITION OF 3400 HILLVIEW ROAD • 1999 Engineer’s Report • 2010 Engineer’s Report • 2010 Letter to TCAD with Photos of Crawl Space • 2021 Photos of Home (Interior & Exterior)
Alton E. Greeven, P.E. Consulting Engineer, TBPE Firm F-18 2 6 1 1 W o o d m o n t A v e . Austin, Texas 78703 P h o n e 5 1 2 - 4 7 7 - 8 8 11 - F a x 5 1 2 ^ 7 4 - 2 2 6 6 a m June 21, 2010 Mr. Lloyd Lochridge 3 4 0 0 H i l l v i e w Austin, Texas 78703 a m Rio Clay: Pursuant to your request, the undersigned visited your residence on June, 19, 2010. The purpose for this visit was to address the following concerns: 1) excessive differential foundation movement has occurred since our structural surveys of September 1988, June 1996, and March 1999, requiring additional foundation underpinning, and 2) the residence is unsafe. Based on exterior and interior observations the following is concluded: ●Vertical foundation movement has occurred since 1999; ●The cause for this movement, see the enclosed previous reports, is the underlying Del ●Although vertical and horizontal foundation movement is causing problems with respect to the appearance of the exterior masonry work, interior partitions, and terrazzo floors, this movement has not progressed to the point where the structural performance of the residence or the safety of the inhabitants is impaired; ●No additional underpinning is recommended at this time; ●Considering the antiquated structural framing system of this residence, see previous reports, any required structural remediation of any component framing member may or may not be possible. And, if possible, would be extremely expensive; ●Expect continued foundation movement to occur as it has in the past requiring remedial cosmetic repair of walls, flooring, and ceilings. Also, repair or replacement of component structural members and additional foundation underpinning may be required; and ●Continue to monitor these movements, and should they appear excessive, contact a structural or ageotechnical engineer to issue instructions. Should you require additional service, please contact me. The professional services that form the basis for this opinion have been performed using that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised under similar circumstances, by reputable engineers practicing in the same locality. No other representation expressed or implied, and no warranty or guarantee is included or intended with regard to the professional advice set forth herein. The results, conclusions and recommendations contained in this report are directed at, and intended to be utilized within the scope …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Paul E. Stubbs, D.D.S. Sunday, July 25, 2021 11:53 AM PAZ Preservation Case Number: GF21-103606 - 3400 Hillview Rd *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Amber Allen: I am IN FAVOR of demolition of the house at 3400 Hillview Road, 78703. Paul E. Stubbs, DDS Paul E. Stubbs, D.D.S. 3410 Hillview Rd. Austin Texas 78703 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Paul and/or Virginia Stubbs Sunday, July 25, 2021 12:01 PM PAZ Preservation Case Number: GF 21-103606-34100 Hillview RD *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Attn: Amber Allen, Public Hearing Historic Landmark Commission, July 26, 2021 I am in favor of the demolition of the house at 3400 Rd., Austin, TX 78703 Virginia Stubbs 3410 Hillview Road, Austin, TX 78703 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
3009 Bowman West Austin Case Overview • Request: To release the demolition permit. • Staff Recommendation: The site “may” meet two criteria for designation, though “there is a question of integrity” as to whether it truly meets architectural criteria. • Discussion: Staff reports that “it is unlikely that Rev. Barclay would recognize the current building.” Historic Designation Criteria Code Criteria (Must Meet Two) 3009 Bowman Architecture Historic Association Archaeology Community Value Landscape Feature ? ? ✖ ✖ ✖ A Question of Integrity: Architecture Staff Report: “[T]he new addition to the south dwarfs [the original part of the house] so there is a question of integrity here that the Commission needs to decide as to whether the house meets the architectural significance criterion at this point. A Question of Integrity: Architecture Staff Report: “[I]t is unlikely that Rev. Barclay would recognize the current building as the home he and his wife occupied for over 20 years.” Site Footprint Not Original Original Roughly 60 percent of the façade perimeter is not part of the original home. Not Original Not Original Staff Report: “It is unlikely that Rev. Barclay would recognize the current building as the home he and his wife occupied for over 20 years.” Historic Association Historic Association: Rev. John Barclay • Pastor at Central Christian Church when LBJ was in the congregation. • Offered a prayer at the inauguration of LBJ/JFK (1961). Policy Questions for Consideration: • While Rev. Barclay, like many local leaders, knew LBJ, does this connection warrant historic designation? • If connection to LBJ is sufficient for historic designation, such a decision – when applied consistently – would likely result in designation (and tax exemption) for various other West Austin homes. There are five historic landmarks within a half‐mile of this property Condition: Lead Paint The property owners hired experts to conduct an environmental test of the original portion of the home, which confirmed that lead paint is present in the existing home. This has contributed to the property owner’s decision to seek to construct a new, less compromised home on the site. Historic Designation Criteria Code Criteria (Must Meet Two) 3009 Bowman Architecture Historic Association Archaeology Community Value Landscape Feature ✖ ? ✖ ✖ ✖ Recap Staff has indicated that 3009 Bowman “may” meet two criteria for historic designation related to Rev. John Barclay. However, the original structure has undergone significant changes, and staff states that …
1308 Lavaca Item D.5 Historic Landmark Commission July 23, 2021 Site Overview • 0.094 acres, or approximately 4,089 SF Lot Size: Building Size: • 1,175 SF Zoning: Built: • Circa 1940 Current Use: • Vacant Historic Use: • Service Station • CBD-CO (Central Business District – Conditional Overlay) Photo Photo Landmark Designation Criteria A property must meet at least two of the below criteria: i. Architecture ii. Historical Associations iii. Archeology iv. Community Value v. Landscape Feature i. Architecture • Embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; • Exemplifies technological displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or architecture, or construction; innovation in design or construction; folk art, • Represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; • Serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; • Possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or • Represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind building. ii. Historical Associations. The property has long-standing significant associations with persons, groups, institutions, businesses, or events of historic importance which contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation; or represents a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. iii. Historical Associations. The property has long-standing significant associations with persons, groups, institutions, businesses, or events of historic importance which contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation; or represents a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. iv. Archeology. The property has, or is expected to yield, significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region; v. Community Value. The property has a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, a neighborhood, or a particular group. vi. Landscape Feature. The property is a significant natural or designed landscape or landscape feature with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. Photo Request We respectfully request that you grant the demolition of this structure, located at 1308 Lavaca Street, upon completion of a City of Austin documentation package. Secretary of …
(cid:15)(cid:26)(cid:20)(cid:28)(cid:19)(cid:23)(cid:22)(cid:25)(cid:1)(cid:16)(cid:25)(cid:29)(cid:21)(cid:24)(cid:26)(cid:27)(cid:21)(cid:1)(cid:18)(cid:15)(cid:11)(cid:1)(cid:15)(cid:4)(cid:6)(cid:7)(cid:15)(cid:4)(cid:6)(cid:14)(cid:2)(cid:16)(cid:6)(cid:3)(cid:5)(cid:2)(cid:6)(cid:6)(cid:12)(cid:12)(cid:2)(cid:9)(cid:9)(cid:8)(cid:14)(cid:2)(cid:9)(cid:8)(cid:6)(cid:3)(cid:13)(cid:8)(cid:10)(cid:10)(cid:17)(cid:7)(cid:8)(cid:4) July 23, 2021 Terri Myers, Chair City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Re: 812 W. 12th Street Dear Ms. Myers and Commissioners, Since the spring of 2008, No Comply has been located at 812 West 12th Street. In our more than 14 years of operation, we have aspired to become a symbol of community stewardship, and while we are extraordinarily proud of our strides so far, we are still more excited about the future. Local businesses are very hard to operate due to competition with national chains, rising rents, and growing pressure for new development. There is no shortage of incentives to prioritize national retailers and chain restaurants over Austin-based, small businesses like ours, but our hope is that you’ll take this opportunity to preserve a small but significant piece of Austin’s dynamic, inclusive, and unique culture. As a skate shop, we have served thousands of Austinites, including K-12 aged children, underserved communities including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and women. While many of us grew up when skateboarding was considered at best a juvenile hobby, it is now a wholly accepted activity, something parents and children participate in together, and a billion- dollar industry that is statistically more popular than Little League. There is no sign of its popularity slowing down—quite the opposite. We are proud to have supported the sport for so long and in so many ways, culminating in the 2011 opening of the Skate and BMX Park near House Park by the Austin Parks & Recreation Department, the result of a successful 2006 bond election aimed at better utilizing a formerly underutilized public space. We played a key role in helping Austin host the ESPN X Games for multiple years, and we have hosted countless demonstrations with the world’s top skateboarders, all of which has made Austin one of the country’s most influential and important skateboarding epicenters. It cannot be overlooked that skateboarding is making its Olympic debut this weekend in Tokyo, which will inevitably ignite still more interest and enthusiasm. We want to stay where we are to support the young girl who will ask her parents for her first board; we want to celebrate her learning to push, and we want to applaud her resilience when she gets up after her first fall. Why? Because when that little girl understands that she can get back on her board after a fall, she’ll grow into a woman …
Brummett, Elizabeth From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Saturday, July 24, 2021 10:25 PM PAZ Preservation Brummett, Elizabeth; 'Ryan York'; 'Al York'; Request to speak: Save No-Comply, oppose demolition of 812-16 W. 12th St *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Members and Staff of the Historic Landmark Commission, I oppose the demolition of the property at 812‐16th W. 12th Street which currently houses No‐Comply. I would like to speak to this issue during the HLC deliberations on potential landmark designation if they occur on July 26th but I do also support staff recommendation to postpone discussion until August 23 for further research and consideration of alternatives. My professional area of expertise as a preservation architect and former Director of the Division of Architecture at the Texas Historical Commission is historic buildings. I’ve been asked to offer an opinion on this property by my 17 year old son, Ryan York because he has been part of the skater community in Austin since he learned to skate at age 11. He and others can speak to No Comply’s considerable contributions to the community of Austin and also to the community of skaters, whom recently have found international recognition and standing through the Olympic games. I have evaluated the commercial property at 812‐16 W. 12th Street and reviewed the staff assessment. I would go so far as to say the building is an excellent example of neighborhood‐scale commercial architecture and one of very few commercial buildings built immediately after World War II remaining in this area of Austin, along and adjacent to Lamar Boulevard. Built in 1946, this single building contains three small storefronts bays that beautifully represent the scale of modest mid‐twentieth century businesses typical of American cities, in this case, a hairdresser at 812, a paint and wallpaper store at 814 and an ice‐cream store at 816. Each occupied exactly 1,000 square feet of space which seems quaint in this day and time. Certainly, the architectural integrity of the building is very high. All the original metal framed plate glass storefront windows, and wood doors remain as does the continuous corrugated metal canopy across the façade. The original brick and black ceramic tile of the façade are also intact and in good condition. It is rare to see so much intact and original historic fabric in a building in Austin these days. No‐Comply has been a good steward of the building …
Brummett, Elizabeth From: Sent: To: Subject: MAE-MAE STILES Saturday, July 24, 2021 7:02 PM PAZ Preservation Save No-Comply, oppose demolition of 812 W. 12th St *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Hi, we oppose the demolition of this be love it skate shop, No Comply, at 812 W. 12th St. The shop holds the whole community together from all walks of life: our son has many friends he met through the various skate boarding events the shop put together, these bonds of friendship included reuniting a childhood friend from kindergarten, to kids he grew up with from elementary school to new friends he met at the various skating competitions No Comply put together for the community. These kids come from all walks of life, from school drop outs to class valedictorian, but they never forget their sense of community, friendship and hard work, like taking on the initiative to clean up the skate park form the Halloween flood of 2013, hosting voter registration at the the No Comply store, to fundraising for Central Texas Food bank, etc. No Comply and its immediate vicinity to House Park Skate Park, is a refuge for the kids during the hottest of summer and coldest of winter. Instead of staying home playing video games or doing something else not good for their body or mind, kids come out to the skate park and practice their skating and No Comply skate shop has been a pillar for keeping kids off the streets, the group of friends our son has found in Skate boarding and at No Comply have all become responsible hard working young adults, some even work at the skate shop now. We are Austinites and we support local business, especially business such as No Comply who gives back so much to the community, financially and spiritually…please do not demolish the building that No Comply is located, especially if you are turning it into a parking lot or something like that, we need to decrease the number of cars in our environment, and we being the most creative city that Austin is, we are sure we can all work together to come up with a better solution than simply to demolish 812 W 12th St. Thank you, The Stiles Family Mae‐Mae, Brett and Lake Stiles Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. …
Brummett, Elizabeth From: Sent: To: Subject: Mary Kelly Saturday, July 24, 2021 4:25 PM PAZ Preservation No Comply *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** We oppose demolition of the No Comply Coffee Shop on 12th Street. The building should be designated an historic landmark instead. Mary Kelly and Rick Lowerre 1111 West 12th #109 Austin, Texas 78703 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: DIANA CULBERSON Friday, July 23, 2021 12:09 PM PAZ Preservation Historic Case Number: C14H-2000-0005; Review Case Number: HR 21-103182 - 13300 DESSAU RD Bldg A *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** IN FAVOR OF RELOCATION!!!!! IN FAVOR OF RELOCATION!!!!! IN FAVOR OF RELOCATION!!!!! IN FAVOR OF RELOCATION!!!!! Our family would like to express our deepest hopes and prayers to RELOCATE the Evangelical Lutheran Church at Dessau to Pioneer Farms. It was an answered prayer (miracle) when Pioneer Farms contacted us, with their desire to acquire our Church, and move it to their location. They have been looking for a Church for quite some time. The relocation of this Church will answer prayers of so many church and family members, who have attended services, funerals, weddings, picnics, reunions, landscape upkeep, and visiting family at the grave sites in the Cemetery. We are a seven generation family of the Wielands and Nauerts. I know, from the bottom of my heart, that our ancestors and future descendants of our family, want this endeavor to be accomplished. 1) The current location of the Church is growing with development and will soon prevent the ability to move the structure. 2) The Church will be restored and utilized at Pioneer Farms, to exhibit the history of our ancestors, and possibly provide a historical site for future events, such as those which have been conducted at the Church's current location. 3) The future location, at Pioneer Farms, will be near the cabin of one of the original builders - Frederick Kruger. 4) When the construction of this Church was completed (my Maternal Great Grandfather, Martin Wieland, drew the plans for construction), the first services were held in the German language. My Mother remembered this from her childhood, as she was born on the Nauert Farm, across the street from the Church, which is now being covered with apartment buildings. 5) There has to be an awareness, that there are some structures in this city, that NEED TO BE RESTORED - NOT DESTROYED. This is our opportunity to give future generations the ability to experience and cherish their history. 6) This project needs to proceed, having been in limbo for three years. RELOCATION of this Church is the only hope that our family has, in preserving our German history, and answering prayers of so many families, who have worked so …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Ed Richardson Allen, Amber Brummett, Elizabeth; Contreras, Kalan; Sadowsky, Steve Re: July 26 Historic Landmark Commission Meeting Call-In Information Monday, July 26, 2021 10:38:08 AM image001.png *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi Folks, I’m out sick today and will not be able to speak on behalf of 1415 W 10th today. What we had planned to share at the meeting was: In response to the small committee meeting comments, our client has agreed to: Not have a front fence at the property And to incorporate additional landscape screening/planting at the front of the property between the proposed building and the street Respectfully, Ed Richardson Clark Richardson Architects Get Outlook for iOS From: Allen, Amber <Amber.Allen@austintexas.gov> Sent: Monday, July 26, 2021 10:25:52 AM To: Allen, Amber <Amber.Allen@austintexas.gov> Cc: Brummett, Elizabeth <Elizabeth.Brummett@austintexas.gov>; Contreras, Kalan <Kalan.Contreras@austintexas.gov>; Sadowsky, Steve <Steve.Sadowsky@austintexas.gov> Subject: July 26 Historic Landmark Commission Meeting Call-In Information Dear applicants and community members, In order to join the Historic Landmark Commission meeting this evening, please call the highlighted number below: Phone Number: 1-844-992-4726 Conference ID: 146 408 8046# This meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm. Please plan to call the number above at least 15 minutes ahead of time 5:45 pm. Late callers will not be accepted. Initially when you call in you will hear music before being queued into the actual teleconference of the meeting. Once on the teleconference it will be silent prior to the start of the meeting (everyone is muted). Once the Commission is in session, participants will hear audio of the meeting and then shortly be joined live with the meeting. All participants should remain muted. When it is your time to speak, unmute yourself. Once you are finished, you can either hand up or mute yourself to listen to the remainder of the meeting. If you are also viewing the live recording of the meeting (http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live) while on the phone, make sure this is on mute while you’re speaking, or else everyone in the meeting will hear echoing feedback. Meeting Order: Roll call and reading of the agenda (Please remain on mute during this time). The Commissioners may ask clarifying questions about items on the consent agenda and/or they may decide to pull items off the consent agenda for a full discussion. The Commissioners will vote to pass the consent agenda. The Commissioners will review items …
01 1415 W 10th Street Residence HLC PRESENTATION | CLARK RICHARDSON ARCHITECTS | 7.09.2021 02 1415 W 10th | Site Survey (1415 W 10th Street) (1417 W 10th Street) 03 1415 W 10th | Street View Looking South 04 Existing Structure: Photo from Front of Property Existing Structure: Photo from Middle of Property 05 Existing Structure: Photo Looking South at Structure Existing Structure: Photo Looking East at Structure 06 96 FT Proposed Project: Site Plan 07 Proposed Project: Site Axonometric 09 10 11 12 OWANA Zoning Committee & Neighborhood Outreach Summary: 13 9.24.2020: OWANA Zoning Committee Meeting: Ed Richardson | CRA presents existing site conditions and proposed design to OWANA Zoning Committee. 10.13.2020: Meeting with Adjacent Neighbors: Ed Richardson | CRA meets all directly adjacent neighbors at 1415 W 10th to review proposed design. Topics included: - Reviewed Existing and Proposed Drainage on site with east neighbor. - Reviewed Height and Location of proposed structures. Reviewed what each neighbor with views into the lot could expect to see from their homes. - Discussed Fence Heights and Location. We will have lowered the fence along W 10th St. - Reviewed Second Floor Window Alignments: Between the proposed structure and the existing home to the east. - Clark Richardson field surveyed the window locations - and mapped them on the survey and reviewed with property owner. There are no direct window alignments. 10.22.2020: OWANA Zoning Committee Meeting II: Ed Richardson | CRA presented our responses to the comments / concerns from the previous meeting Shoring: The noise and disruption from potential shoring for the construction of the basement was a primary concern for neighbors. CRA recommends no driven piles be used for shoring and instead drilled piers be used in any temporary shoring required. The structural work for the shoring will be part of the means and methods for construction of the basement by the contractor and therefore while it will be engineered. The precise drawings will not be included in the architectural drawings. Street Façade: We’re proposing a specimen tree be added in front of the street façade complimenting the window located towards the west side of the façade (see 9). Site Drainage: We’ve sketched in the proposed French drain system for the lot and plan to use the front yard to filter run off from the southside of the lot. Not mentioned in the previous meeting, the second-floor roofed areas …
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6 1 3 W E S T L Y N N 1 9 J U LY 2 0 2 1 E X I S T I N G S I T E C O N D I T I O N S WEST LYNN SPEC613 W LYNN ST, AUSTIN TX 7870319 JULY 2021 AIR CONDITIONED AREA: 4,854 SQFT PROJECT CODE ANALYSIS ZONING: PARCEL ID: CONSTRUCTION TYPE: LOT SIZE: FLOOR AREA RATIO: IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE: MAIN HOUSE BASEMENT FLOOR: LEVEL 01: LEVEL 02: TOTAL: ADU LEVEL 01: LEVEL 02: TOTAL: CARPORT: GARAGE: 10'-9 1/2" BUILDING TENT 5; HIGHEST GRADE: 523'-11 3/4" MF-4 NP 106602 V-B 10,130 SQFT (.233 ACRES) PROVIDED: 39% (3,934 SQFT) ALLOWED: MAX 40% (4,052 SQFT) PROVIDED: 44% (4473.5) ALLOWED: 45% (4558.5) 1,187 SQFT 1,868 SQFT 701 SQFT 3,756 SQFT 549 SQFT 549 SQFT 1,098 SQFT 267 SQFT 445 SQFT 40'-0" BUILDING TENT 4; HIGHEST GRADE: 524'-9 1/2" 40'-0" BUILDING TENT 3; HIGHEST GRADE: 527'-2" 40'-0" BUILDING TENT 2; HIGHEST GRADE: 532'-3" 40'-0" BUILDING TENT 1; HIGHEST GRADE: 536'-6" 32'-1/4" BUILDING LINE Y E L L A ' 4 1 . 7 4 W " 5 2 ' 3 2 ° 5 2 S 520 D R A Y R A E R D E C U D E R " 0 - ' 5 K C A B T E S 521 522 D R A Y R A E R " 0 - ' 0 1 K C A B T E S 520 521 FINISH FLOOR ELEVATION: LEVEL 1 521'-7 3/4" FINISH FLOOR ELEVATION: LEVEL 2 533'-7 3/4" NEW 2 GARAGE (445 SF) NEW 2-STORY ADU (1,098 SF + 295 SF CARPORT) 523 524 525 0.233 ACRES 10,130 SQ.FT EXISTING POOL HIGH POINT TENT 2 +532'-3" HIGH POINT FRONT SETBACK +536'-3 3/8" 15'-0" HISTORIC PRESERVATION REQUIRED " 7 - ' 9 " 2 / 1 7 - ' 9 SIDE YARD SETBACK 5'-0" MIN. ADJ. GRADE +527'-5 1/2" BASEMENT BELOW REPRESENTED AS HATCHED. FULLY CONTAINED WITHIN LEVEL 1 D R A Y T N O R F " 0 - ' 5 2 K C A B T E S LANDSCAPED FRONT YARD EXISTING PAVING FINISH FLOOR ELEVATION: LEVEL 0 527'-7 3/4" FINISH FLOOR ELEVATION: LEVEL 1 538'-7 3/4" FINISH FLOOR ELEVATION: LEVEL 2 550'-7 3/4" NEW 2-STORY ADDITION (3,417 SF) EXISTING 1-STORY TO REMAIN (339 SF) MAX ADJ. GRADE +536'-2" D E P A C S …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT PERMITS JULY 26, 2021 PR-21-092304 2521 JARRATT AVENUE OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT C.9 – 1 PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Demolish a ca. 1948 house that is contributing to the historic district. One-story, wing-and-hipped roof brick veneered ranch house with a partial-width inset porch o ornamental metal supports; banded fenestration in an early mid-century Modern aesthetic. The house was built in 1948 by Gibson R. Randle and his wife, Sarah. Gibson Randle was a prominent attorney in town, having served as Austin’s city attorney for many years. Sarah Randle was the daughter of a prominent judge. While living here, Gibson Randle had a private law practice, and in 1962, he was appointed to the State Board of Law Examiners. He and Sarah divorced in 1979k and Gibson married Audray Bateman, one of the founders of the Austin History Center. However, it is not known at this time whether Audray Bateman lived in this house. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property 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 criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it may meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The house reflects a ranch house design, popular in Austin after World War II, with its long, low configuration and expansive front porch; there are also elements of mid-century Modern design in the house in the use of banded windows. The house may have architectural significance as an intact example of its design type. b. Historical association. The property is significantly associated with Gibson R. Randle, a prominent attorney who served as Austin’s city attorney for a number of years and was a member of the State Board of Law Examiners. His first wife, Sarah, was a teacher and counselor in the Austin public schools. 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 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, …
July 24, 2021 To the Austin Historic Preservation Office and Historic Landmark Commission Regarding the Demolition Application on 1173 San Bernard, Case # PR 21-093159-1173 To Amber Allen, or Whom it May Concern: My wife and I wish to voice our support for the demolition permit on 1173 San Bernard. We own an adjoining property (1170 Angelina St), so we have a particular interest in what becomes of 1173 San Bernard. The current structures are sub-standard and are not well-suited to a cost- effective rehabilitation. Therefore, we believe that a new build is more appropriate for that site. My interest in that street, and my familiarity with it, date back to 1974. I believe the new owners of 1173 San Bernard also have a strong appreciation for the neighborhood, and will develop the property in a way that is compatible with that fine street. Thank you. Charley and Diane Mansfield
From: CleanTag Permits <c Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2021 10:45 AM To: Contreras, Kalan <Kalan.Contreras@austintexas.gov> Cc: Allen, Amber <Amber.Allen@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: 3703 Meadowbank Dr. - Existing Photos Hello Kalan and Amber, The owner of 3703 Meadowbank called a few moments ago to request a postponement for their hearing with HLC. There has been extensive damage to the structure due to pipes bursting in February and they are waiting for a structural engineer to assess the damage. The plans under review currently are for an addition/remodel. The engineer's report may recommend complete demolition. What is your advice moving forward? Thanks, Linda Linda Sullivan Mindy Briggs 4804 Menchaca Rd. Unit B Austin, TX 78745 CleanTag Permits
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Carla Penny Friday, July 23, 2021 10:36 AM PAZ Preservation 2502 Park View GF-21-103669 Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Please save this house from demolition. I have lived in this neighborhood 29 years and deeply value the history of the mid‐century homes that give our community character. This home in particular has such important provenance that it would be an irreplaceable loss to Allandale and Austin we’re it to be destroyed. Carla Penny 2500 Albata Ave Austin, TX 78757 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Neena Husid Friday, July 23, 2021 11:02 AM PAZ Preservation 2502 Park View Drive *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Please, please, please stop developers from destroying the integrity of our Austin neighborhoods. This is a great house. I have long admired it and wondered how, if it ever went on the market, I might be able to buy it—to refurbish it, not steam shovel it into oblivion. Allandale is a tight enclave, chocked‐full of friends and neighbors deeply distressed over the systematic leveling of cherished mid‐century homes for cookie‐cutter, poorly built, price‐gouging new constructions. On our street alone there are three identical Paradiso homes priced well‐over a million dollars. Two of these homes have had significant construction issues and detract from the quaint beauty of the much‐loved older homes on the block. It seems to me a city that respects its roots should be working overtime to encourage revitalization to older neighborhoods rather than allowing for the destruction of its gems. Entice architects and builders into our neighborhood who would like nothing more than to help homeowners maintain the integrity of these historic homes. When history, particularly a unique community history, is diminished, caring neighbors and good citizens become apathetic strangers living in rows of uninviting, generic, over‐priced, houses. It’s a sad future and one I hope Austin can avoid. Thank you for listening, Neena Husid 2503 Ellise Avenue 78757 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Margaret Herman Friday, July 23, 2021 11:44 AM PAZ Preservation public comment re: 2502 Park View Drive *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Historic Landmark Commission, I'd like to submit a comment on the proposal to demolish 2502 Park View Drive being discussed at your July 26th meeting. My name is Margaret Herman, and I work at a historic preservation agency in New York City (writing today for myself as an individual). I happen to be a former resident of Allandale ‐ my family moved into a house a few streets over from 2502 Park View Drive in the 1980s when I was a young child, and my mother still resides there today. As longtime residents of the neighborhood and for myself as an architectural historian, we both strongly oppose this proposal for demolition. I recently became aware of the proposed National Register nomination for Allandale's Air‐Conditioned Village, of which this property at 2502 Park View Drive is an essential piece. Referred to as the "Chrysler Air Temp Home," it retains a high degree of integrity to its period of significance during the air‐conditioning tests, and its paneled facade and window pattern, its perforated brick screens, and overhanging roof line continue to express the story of Allandale's role in the history of mid‐20th century HVAC engineering and modern architecture in the southwestern United States. Local residents such as my mother are supportive of efforts to preserve the low‐slung 1950s ranch homes of Allandale, many on large lots with mature trees, which contribute to its distinct sense of place and have made it such a beautiful community to raise their families. Now that the historical significance of 2502 Park View Drive and the Air‐Conditioned Village project as a whole has come to light, there's a new level of pride in the neighborhood. Please prevent this demolition from occurring. Surely there are preservation‐minded ways to repair/rehab the house while retaining its historic fabric so that residents in the future can be reminded of the house's and the historic district's importance. Best Regards, Margaret E. Herman, Ph.D. 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
June 12, 2020 Emily Reed, Chair City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Re: 2502 Park View Drive Dear Ms. Reed, Preservation Austin has been our city’s leading nonprofit voice for historic preservation since 1953. We write today to express our dismay at the proposed demolition of 2502 Park View Drive, located in Allandale’s Air Conditioned Village. We ask the Historic Landmark Commission to support historic zoning for this significant property in the areas of Architecture, Historical Associations, and Community Value. The Air Conditioned Village was built in 1954 to assess the cost-effectiveness and profitability of central air in middle-class housing. Twenty-three houses, each featuring air-conditioning systems from a different manufacturer, were sold to families who agreed to allow their homes and habits to be studied by University of Texas scientists. Austinite Ned Cole, an architect and head of the air-conditioning subcommittee of the National Association of Homes Builders, spearheaded the project, which was the first multi-home experiment of its kind worldwide. Local architects and builders designed each unique home with energy-saving design elements to test their effectiveness. These include window placement along north and south facades; trees, trellises, and overhangs; pale paint colors and white roofing materials to reflect sunlight. Architect Fred Day designed 2502 Park View Drive, known as “The Air Temp.” Energy-efficient features include south-facing orientation and a wide, low-pitched roof which extends nearly four feet beyond the home’s footprint on all sides. Distinctive brick screens, exposed roof beams, and its asymmetrical façade make this home one of the development’s most stylized examples of mid-century design. Day (1926-2014) was a recent graduate of the UT School of Architecture. He worked for Ned Cole and Fehr & Granger before establishing his own firms in the 1960s. Day merged with Jessen Jessen Millhouse Greeven & Crume to become Jessen, Inc. in 1969, and served as the firm’s principal and president until 1993. His distinguished career included numerous awards from AIA Austin and the Texas Society Architects. He was president of AIA Austin and awarded an honorary Life Membership on the UTSOA Advisory Council. His works include Austin’s Teacher Retirement System Building, Faulk Central Library, Austin Doctors Building, renovations to the UT Law School and Student Union, the Recreation and Convocation Center at St. Edwards University, the pro bono master plan and drawings for Laguna Gloria, and the Visitors Center at McDonald Observatory. According to his obituary: “An innovative designer, he …
Brummett, Elizabeth From: Sent: To: Subject: Dan Keshet Friday, July 23, 2021 3:50 PM Brummett, Elizabeth 1308 Lavaca Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Completed *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello, I am writing to urge against the initiation of historic zoning for the disused gas station at 1308 Lavaca St. The building is indeed old, but it does not in any way contribute to the character of downtown. It is an eyesore and entirely out of context. There is no use for this building which at once honors its origins as a chain corporate gas station and contributes to its surroundings. If it is allowed to stand, there is nobody that is going to look at it and say "I'm so glad we preserved this building." On a list of Austin icons, nobody is going to say: the Driskill, the Bremond Block, the Capitol, and that old busted‐up Mobil station. Instead, it will continue to be a useless eyesore. Even if they find a use for it, that use will be inappropriate for this portion of downtown, which is increasingly pedestrian‐oriented, without the large featureless surface parking lot that this lot has. It would honestly be an embarrassment for Austin to enshrine this as one of its key shining historic landmarks. Thank you, Dan Keshet 908 Nueces St #22 78701 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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Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2020 to 6/30/2021 Historic Landmark Commission ____________________________________ The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: Pursuant to Section 2-1-147(B) of the Code of the City of Austin, the Historic Landmark Commission: 1. Shall prepare and periodically revise an inventory of the structures and areas that may be eligible for designation as historic landmarks. 2. Shall prepare, review, and propose amendments to the Historic Landmark Preservation Plan. 3. Shall review requests to establish or remove a historic designation and make recommendations on the requests to the Land Use Commission, as determined in accordance with Section 25-1-46 of the Code of the City of Austin. 4. Shall provide information and counseling to owners of structures that are designated as historic structures. 5. May initiate zoning or rezoning of property to establish or remove a historic 6. May recommend amendments to the Code of the City of Austin relating to designation. historic preservation. 7. May recommend that the City acquire property if the Commission finds that acquisition by the City is the only means by which to preserve the property. 8. May advise the Council on matters relating to historic preservation. 9. For an object that is not permanently affixed to land, may recommend that Council confer special historic designation, and 10. Shall perform other duties as prescribed by the Code of the City of Austin or other ordinance. Annual Review and Work Plan – Historic Landmark Commission Year 2020-2021 Page 2 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. 1. The Commission references several surveys in evaluating historical significance for historic-age properties subject to applications for demolition and relocation permits, as well as building permits in National Register districts. These include the East Austin Historic Resources Survey (2016), the Old Austin Neighborhood Association / West Downtown survey (2020), and the North Central Austin survey (2021), among others. A survey of Cherrywood, Wilshire Wood, and Delwood is anticipated to be completed in fiscal year 2021-22. 2. The Commission recommended new citywide Historic Design Standards as an essential resource for property owners and professionals that increases equity in City processes. A working group of dedicated residents, professionals, and City staff drafted clear, accessible standards that balance high local development pressures …
July 26, 2021 City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Re: Agenda Items B2 and B3 Historic Landmark Commissioners: I represent the owners of Capitol Center, an office building at 919 Congress Avenue. We have owned this property since 2005, and for almost that long, the buildings at 907, 909 and 911 Congress Avenue have been in total disrepair. They are dilapidated, unsafe and unsightly, especially as this path is the gateway to the Capitol. While we support the applicant’s proposal to demolish the buildings, we do so only under the express understanding the demolition be done in accordance with all laws and codes. As a directly adjacent property owner, we also expect to review and approve all proposed plans, construction and demolition work techniques and delivery condition of the vacant lot. Additionally, we would expect decorative fencing be installed as to dissuade loitering and other unlawful uses to maintain a safe environment. We look forward to an improved condition for these buildings and seeing future development plans for the site. Sincerely, Julia Taylor Executive Vice President
