Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for September 4, 2024 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. Briefings Briefing on the Heritage Preservation Grant launch – Kristina Koufos Historic zoning applications Historic landmark and historic district applications 9037 Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail – Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed to October 2, 2024) 1308 Springdale Road – Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed to October 2, 2024) 1500 E 12th Street – Commission-initiated historic zoning. 900 Spence Street – Commission-initiated historic zoning. 906 W 17th Street – Owner-initiated historic zoning. 2305 E 21st Street – Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Local Historic District – New construction accessory dwelling unit. 1607 W 10th Street – Mary Baylor House – Addition. 1807 E Cesar Chavez Street – Berner-Clark-Mercado House – Repair and replace deck and rails, and paint exterior. 1811 Newton Street – Stanley Homestead/Stone House – Replace stone on retaining wall and stairs. 719 Congress Avenue – State Theatre – Reconstruct sign. 2504 Bridle Path – Culberson House – Addition, new doors and windows, new cabana, new siding. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 701 Baylor Street – Castle Hill Local Historic District – Third-story addition and replace deck. 3300 Duval Street – Finch-Kruger House – Replace roof. National Register district permit applications 1409 Alta Vista Avenue – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Total demolition. 1703 Newning Avenue – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – New construction. 1109 Claire Avenue – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – New construction garage. 810 W 11th Street – West Downtown National Register Historic District – Total demolition. Demolition and relocation permit applications (all total demolitions unless otherwise noted) 1205 Cotton Street – 78702 4700 S Congress Avenue #10 – 78745 1702 E Martin Luther …
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for September 4, 2024 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. Briefings Briefing on the Heritage Preservation Grant launch – Kristina Koufos Historic zoning applications Historic landmark and historic district applications 9037 Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail – Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed to October 2, 2024) 1308 Springdale Road – Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed to October 2, 2024) 906 W 17th Street – Owner-initiated historic zoning. 1500 E 12th Street – Commission-initiated historic zoning. 900 Spence Street – Commission-initiated historic zoning. 2305 E 21st Street – Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Local Historic District – New construction accessory dwelling unit. 1607 W 10th Street – Mary Baylor House – Addition. 1807 E Cesar Chavez Street – Berner-Clark-Mercado House – Repair and replace deck and rails, and paint exterior. (Postponed to October 2, 2024) 1811 Newton Street – Stanley Homestead/Stone House – Replace stone on retaining wall and stairs. 719 Congress Avenue – State Theatre – Reconstruct sign. 2504 Bridle Path – Culberson House – Addition, new doors and windows, new cabana, new siding. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 701 Baylor Street – Castle Hill Local Historic District – Third-story addition and replace deck. 3300 Duval Street – Finch-Kruger House – Replace roof. National Register district permit applications 1409 Alta Vista Avenue – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Total demolition. 1703 Newning Avenue – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – New construction. 1109 Claire Avenue – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – New construction garage. 810 W 11th Street – West Downtown National Register Historic District – Total demolition. Demolition and relocation permit applications (all total demolitions unless otherwise noted) 1205 Cotton Street – 78702 4700 S Congress Avenue #10 – …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, September 4th, 2024 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, Chair Witt Featherston, Vice Chair Kevin Koch Carl Larosche Trey McWhorter Harmony Grogan Jaime Alvarez Roxanne Evans Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 7, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. 1 BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on the Heritage Preservation Grant Launch Presenter: Kristina Koufos, Parks and Recreation Department PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 3. 9037 Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail Council District 9 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed August 7, 2024) Applicant: HLC City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to the October 2, 2024 meeting. 4. 1300 Springdale Rd. Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed August 7, 2024) Applicant: HLC City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to the October 2, 2024 meeting. 5. C14H-2024-0115 – 906 W 17th St. Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Phoebe Allen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from family residence (SF-3) to family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. 6. PR-2024-064274 – 1500 E 12th St. Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed August 7, 2024) Applicant: HLC City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Recommend historic zoning to Planning Commission and City Council. Otherwise, require a City of Austin Documentation Package before releasing the demolition permit. 7. PR-2024-026690 – 900 Spence St. Council District 3 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed August 7, 2024) Applicant: …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, August 7th, 2024 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, Chair x Witt Featherston, Vice Chair x Kevin Koch x Carl Larosche x Trey McWhorter x Harmony Grogan x x ab x x x Jaime Alvarez Roxanne Evans Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Meghan King spoke on Preservation Austin updates. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. July 3, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. 1 MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA Historic Zoning Applications Item 2 was pulled for discussion. Item 3 was pulled for discussion. Item 4 was pulled for discussion. Item 5 was pulled for discussion. 6. PR-2024-026690 – 900 Spence St. Council District 3 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Katherine Warren City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request to the September 4, 2024 meeting. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to September 4, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Heimsath seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 7. 9037 Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail Council District 9 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: HLC City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to the September 4, 2024 meeting per Code limits on historic zoning applications. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to September 4, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Heimsath seconded …
10 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 HR-2024-040291 BERNER-CLARK-MERCADO HOUSE 1807 EAST CESAR CHAVEZ STREET PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS DESIGN STANDARDS Stabilize porch structure by repairing deck, balcony rails, and porch posts. Paint over graffiti. The proposed porch repairs were completed without a permit. Balcony railings, porch supports, and decking have been replaced. Graffiti remediation and new paint are proposed. 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 Historic materials have been removed from the building; the extent of deterioration prior to removal is not clear. The replacement materials do not look the same as the removed historic materials. 6. Porches Deteriorated porch elements have been removed and replaced with inappropriate new materials. The repaired porch decking appears appropriately constructed. Summary The project mostly does not meet the applicable standards. COMMITTEE FEEDBACK Use the same profiles and designs for all woodwork. Porch columns, balustrades, and bracket detailing should be put back exactly, using historic photographs. Add transparent extensions to railings at original height where required by Code, e.g., a light metal topping rail. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to allow time to implement Committee feedback. LOCATION MAP 10 – 2
11 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 HR-2024-070259 STANLEY HOMESTEAD 1811 NEWTON STREET PROPOSAL Remove and rebuild limestone walls and stairs in new location. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The project consists of several Right-of-Way repairs and improvements, including: 1) Construct a sidewalk in place of the existing limestone block wall and stairs. 2) Reconstruct the non-historic limestone block wall and potentially historic-age stairs in new alignment with salvaged materials, replacing blocks in-kind where deteriorated beyond salvageability. ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STANDARDS The main house is a one-story limestone block cottage with gabled roof, 2:2 windows, and a covered front porch. The existing retaining wall and stairs are constructed of matching limestone blocks outside the fenceline. 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: Sites and streetscapes 2. Walls and fences 2.1 Retain historic fences and site walls on the street side or sides of the property, including gates and hardware. 2.2 Repair historic street-side fences and site walls with matching design and materials. 2.3 If damage or deterioration requires replacement of a portion of a street-side fence or site wall, replace only that portion in-kind, matching the design, materials, size, and finish. The proposal includes retention of existing materials, both historic-age and non-historic age, but moves the locations of the existing retaining wall and stairs. Where deteriorated, limestone will be replaced in-kind. 5. Sidewalks, driveways, and parking 5.2 Construct new sidewalks and driveways that are compatible with the character of the district in location, size, width, pattern, and material. The proposed project includes construction of a new sidewalk to match the existing sidewalk at the corner of the property. 6.Streetscape elements 6.3 Construct new streets, sidewalks, planting strips, curbs, ADA ramps, and alleys to be compatible with the style, scale, materials, and configuration of the historic district. 6.7 Constructing new sidewalks is encouraged, even if they were not historically present. See 5.2. Summary The project mostly meets the applicable standards. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the application. LOCATION MAP 11 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 11 – 3 Annotated photo showing elements to be removed and replaced. Application, 2024. 2007 stair and retaining wall configuration. Google Street View. New retaining wall and stair configuration. Google Street View, 2009.
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PROPERTY ID: 893196 JAMES D SOCKBAUER DOCUMENT NO. 2009074218 O.P.R.T.C.TX. LOTS 7-8 BLOCK "29" SWISHER ADDITION BK. 1, PG. 2 P.R.T.C.TX. 1811 NEWTON ST PROPERTY ID: 893196 JAMES D SOCKBAUER DOCUMENT NO. 2009074218 O.P.R.T.C.TX. LOTS 7-8 BLOCK "29" SWISHER ADDITION BK. 1, PG. 2 P.R.T.C.TX. 1809 NEWTON ST PROPERTY ID: 303496 HARRY & ELLEN V CABLUCK VOL. 12445, PG. 1067 R.P.R.T.C.TX. LOT 5 BLOCK "29" SWISHER ADDITION BK. 1, PG. 2 P.R.T.C.TX. 1808 EVA ST E O H H O E Y E L L A E O H H O E R T H O E E O H E OH E OH G G E OH G W E OH G E OH G G E OH G E OH G G E OH G E OH G E OH G G Exist. ROW A F W G W W 10+50 W W W W 11+00 W 11+50 W W W E O H 12+00 W E OH G W W W MARY STREET G E OH E OH E OH E OH E OH MARY HALN ℄ 12+50 W E O H 13+00 W W W W W W 13+50 W W W E O H W O R . t s x E i W O R . t s x E i W O R . t s x E i Exist. ROW Exist. ROW W O R . t s x E i 0 0 + 4 1 . A T S E N I L H C T A M - Y R A M G W 14+00 W G C T E E R T S A V E W W W PROPERTY ID: 303551 ROBERTA Z EL KOURI DOC. NO. 2014022309 R.P.R.T.C.TX. LOT 11 BLOCK "36" SWISHER ADDITION BK. 1, PG. 2 P.R.T.C.TX. 1903 NEWTON ST PROPERTY ID: 303544 SPENCER PIRO & BRYON PIRO DOC. NO. 2016191810 O.P.R.T.C.TX. LOT 2 BLOCK 36 R.L. SWEETMAN'S ADDITION BK. 1, PG. 58 P.R.T.C.TX. 1902 EVA ST PROPERTY ID: 708148 ERIC F SANTAMARIA & STEVEN A MARTIN DOC. NO. 2019052982 O.P.R.T.C.TX. LOT 8 BLOCK "30" SWISHER ADDITION BK. 1, PG. 2 P.R.T.C.TX. 1809 EVA ST PROPERTY ID: 303504 1822 SOUTH CONGRESS LTD DOCUMENT NO. 2006064893 O.P.R.T.C.TX. LOTS 5-6 BLOCK "30" SWISHER ADDITION BK. 1, PG. 2 P.R.T.C.TX. 1822 S CONGRESS AVE PROPERTY ID: 303504 1822 SOUTH CONGRESS LTD DOCUMENT NO. 2006064893 O.P.R.T.C.TX. LOTS 5-6 BLOCK …
PROPERTY ID: 893196 JAMES D SOCKBAUER DOCUMENT NO. 2009074218 O.P.R.T.C.TX. LOTS 7-8 BLOCK "29" SWISHER ADDITION BK. 1, PG. 2 P.R.T.C.TX. 1811 NEWTON ST PROPERTY ID: 893196 JAMES D SOCKBAUER DOCUMENT NO. 2009074218 O.P.R.T.C.TX. LOTS 7-8 BLOCK "29" SWISHER ADDITION BK. 1, PG. 2 P.R.T.C.TX. 1809 NEWTON ST PROPERTY ID: 303496 HARRY & ELLEN V CABLUCK VOL. 12445, PG. 1067 R.P.R.T.C.TX. LOT 5 BLOCK "29" SWISHER ADDITION BK. 1, PG. 2 P.R.T.C.TX. 1808 EVA ST E O H H O E Y E L L A E O H H O E R T H O E E O H E OH E OH G G E OH G W E OH G E OH G G E OH G E OH G G E OH G E OH G E OH G G Exist. ROW A F W G W W 10+50 W W W W 11+00 W 11+50 W W W E O H 12+00 W E OH G W W W MARY STREET G E OH E OH E OH E OH E OH MARY HALN ℄ 12+50 W E O H 13+00 W W W W W W 13+50 W W W E O H W O R . t s x E i W O R . t s x E i W O R . t s x E i Exist. ROW Exist. ROW W O R . t s x E i 0 0 + 4 1 . A T S E N I L H C T A M - Y R A M G W 14+00 W G C T E E R T S A V E W W W PROPERTY ID: 303551 ROBERTA Z EL KOURI DOC. NO. 2014022309 R.P.R.T.C.TX. LOT 11 BLOCK "36" SWISHER ADDITION BK. 1, PG. 2 P.R.T.C.TX. 1903 NEWTON ST PROPERTY ID: 303544 SPENCER PIRO & BRYON PIRO DOC. NO. 2016191810 O.P.R.T.C.TX. LOT 2 BLOCK 36 R.L. SWEETMAN'S ADDITION BK. 1, PG. 58 P.R.T.C.TX. 1902 EVA ST PROPERTY ID: 708148 ERIC F SANTAMARIA & STEVEN A MARTIN DOC. NO. 2019052982 O.P.R.T.C.TX. LOT 8 BLOCK "30" SWISHER ADDITION BK. 1, PG. 2 P.R.T.C.TX. 1809 EVA ST PROPERTY ID: 303504 1822 SOUTH CONGRESS LTD DOCUMENT NO. 2006064893 O.P.R.T.C.TX. LOTS 5-6 BLOCK "30" SWISHER ADDITION BK. 1, PG. 2 P.R.T.C.TX. 1822 S CONGRESS AVE PROPERTY ID: 303504 1822 SOUTH CONGRESS LTD DOCUMENT NO. 2006064893 O.P.R.T.C.TX. LOTS 5-6 BLOCK …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 HR-2024-101715 STATE THEATRE 719 CONGRESS AVENUE 12 – 1 PROPOSAL Reconstruct and replace sign. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Remove and store existing 1930s-era sign. 2) Reconstruct a replica sign, using the existing sign as a model. Though lighter and more energy-efficient than the original, the proposed replica sign is to be constructed of the same materials as the extant sign. Dimensions and neon lettering will match the extant sign as well. ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STANDARDS Two-story stucco theater building with metal awning and lit neon blade sign. The City of Austin’s Guidelines for Signs in Historic Districts or at City Landmarks are used to evaluate new, non-historic signage at locally-zoned landmarks and districts, as well as National Register Historic Districts. As the proposed project includes alteration to a historic-aged sign that is a character-defining feature of the State Theatre, the City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards, based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, are used to evaluate this project. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards While the proposed project removes intact historic material from the building’s exterior, removal is required to prolong the lifespan of the building itself, which was not designed to support the weight of the non-original extant sign. The proposed new sign is constructed with the same dimensions, materials, and lighting as the extant 1930s-era sign, though it is significantly lighter in weight, more energy-efficient, and engineered to reduce maintenance requirements. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. The applicant has amended the proposal to reflect Committee feedback. COMMITTEE FEEDBACK STAFF RECOMMENDATION Repair or rehang existing sign if possible. Use neon lighting rather than LED lighting. Explore options for storage of existing sign. Approve the application. The applicant has amended the proposal to reflect Committee feedback. LOCATION MAP 12 – 2
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 HR-2024-095142 CULBERSON HOUSE 2504 BRIDLE PATH 13 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct a covered wood deck at rear of house, demolish a shed garage and replace with an accessory structure on similar footprint, and to replace damaged siding. 1) Construct a covered wood deck at the rear of the building, extending back to match an existing enclosed porch in dimension. At this side of the house, new windows and doors would be installed to face the rear of the property and serve as access to the backyard from the renovated kitchen and dining room. Enclosed house footprint is proposed to be unchanged. 2) Replace low sloped roof over the one-story space at the rear and extend the same pitch and material to cover the wood 3) Demolish a shed garage at the rear corner of the property and construct a structure of similar size and scale to serve as a home gym and pool cabana space. Roof design is proposed to match in style to the existing. 4) Replace damaged siding only at the sides and rear of the main house with material that matches in texture and dimension. deck. ARCHITECTURE The Culberson House is a two-story Southern Colonial Revival house with a side-gabled roof the extends over a two-story, full-width front porch supported by fluted columns and modified Ionic capitals. The symmetrical front façade features five bays, with large 9-over-9 windows filling the first-story elevation with 6-over-6 units on the floor above, all with operable shutters. Two smaller one-story extensions are present at each side of the house, serving as service areas. The house is set back towards the rear half of the property, creating a dramatic appearance and approach when viewed from the street. A driveway is present at the west side of the property, which leads to a covered parking area at the rear. 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. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 4. Exterior walls and trim Replacement and patching proposed at the wood siding is to match in size and profile. It is not expected to be wholesale replacement of an assembly, and the joints between historic and replacement are …
GENERAL NOTES CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING ALL WORK AND MATERIALS IN CONFORMANCE WITH ALL CODE(S) AND GUIDELINES OF FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPALITY HAVING JURISDICTION. ALL APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS IN THESE REGULATIONS SHALL BE FOLLOWED THE SAME AS IF NOTED ON THE DRAWINGS, INCLUDING: INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2021 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, 2021 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 2021 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, AND 2015 INTERNATIONAL WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE, WITH STATE AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS AS ADOPTED BY THE LOCAL JURISDICTION. IF THE CONTRACTOR ASCERTAINS AT ANY TIME THAT REQUIREMENTS OF THIS CONTRACT CONFLICTS WITH, OR ARE IN VIOLATION OF, APPLICABLE LAWS, CODES, REGULATIONS AND ORDINANCES, HE SHALL NOT PROCEED WITH WORK IN QUESTION, EXCEPT AT HIS OWN RISK, UNTIL ARCHITECT HAS BEEN NOTIFIED IN WRITING AND WRITTEN DETERMINATION IS MADE BY ARCHITECT. WHERE COMPLETED OR PARTIALLY COMPLETED WORK IS DISCOVERED TO BE IN VIOLATION WITH APPLICABLE LAWS, CODES, REGULATIONS AND/OR ORDINANCES, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO REMOVE THAT WORK FROM THE PROJECT AND REPLACE WITH ALL NEW COMPLYING WORK AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO OWNER. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE PUBLIC PROTECTION AS REQUIRED PER GOVERNING AGENCY AND CODE REQUIREMENTS. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLING ANY TEMPORARY SHORING AND BRACING TO INSURE THE SAFETY OF THE WORK. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION FOR SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, CURBS, GUTTERS, STREETLIGHTS, EASEMENTS, UTILITIES, FENCES, SIGNS, BARRICADES, ETC. ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY, AND SHALL OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY PERMITS AND APPROVALS. CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE ALL MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, AND ARCHITECTURAL WORK. CONSTRUCTION TO PROTECT ADJOINING AND NEARBY PROPERTIES (PUBLIC AND PRIVATE) FROM NOISE, DUST, DIRT, FIRE HAZARDS AND POTENTIAL PROBLEMS CAUSED BY SUCH CONSTRUCTIONS. PROPERTY AND PREMISE LINES ADJACENT TO THE BUILDING SHALL BE ESTABLISHED IN THE FIELD BY A LICENSED SURVEYOR AND A SURVEY REPORT SHALL BE AVAILABLE ON SITE PRIOR TO FOUNDATION INSPECTION. FUTURE OWNER IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRE SEPARATE BUILDING PERMITS. THIS DOCUMENT, THE IDEAS, AND THE DESIGNS INCORPORATED HEREIN, AS AN INSTRUMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE, IS THE PROPERTY OF THE ARCHITECT AND IS NOT TO BE USED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, FOR ANY PROJECT WITHOUT THE WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION OF THE ARCHITECT. LARGER SCALE DRAWINGS SHALL HAVE PRECEDENCE OVER THOSE OF SMALLER SCALE. WHERE DISCREPANCIES ARE FOUND BETWEEN THE ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS AND THOSE OF OTHER CONSULTANTS, THE ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS SHALL GENERALLY BE ASSUMED TO GOVERN. DIMENSIONS SHALL HAVE PREFERENCE OVER …
AREA FIRST FLOOR CONDITIONED COVERED FRONT PORCH CABANA BUILDING COVERAGE BUILDING COVERAGE SECOND FLOOR CONDITIONED BALCONY BUILDING AREA BUILDING COVERAGE DRIVEWAY EQUIPMENT PADS POOL COPING SIDEWALKS SITE WALLS IMPERVIOUS COVER 2572 SQFT 439 SQFT 686 SQFT 3696 SQFT 3696 SQFT 1290 SQFT 500 SQFT 5486 SQFT 3696 SQFT 2384 SQFT 63 SQFT 167 SQFT 890 SQFT 396 SQFT 7596 SQFT POOL SPA 564 SQFT 56 SQFT SITE AREA 20,794 SQFT BUILDING COVERAGE IMPERVIOUS COVER FAR 17.77% 36.53% 40.00% ELECTRICAL AND TELEPHONE EASMENT 8 5 5 A I E E R T E V T C E T O R P I G N P P A R T WW S SETBACK / EASEMENT PT PORTABLE TOILET STAGING AREA ROOF OUTLINE PROPERTY LINE FENCING OVERHEAD LINE POWER POLE AIR CONDITIONER TRANSFORMER PAD POOL EQUIPEMENT DUMP DUMPSTER / SPOILS WASHOUT(S) SS SS SS WASTE WATER GAS GAS GAS GAS LINE WW WW WW WATER LINE UE UE UE UNDERGROUND ELEC OVERHEAD POWER PROTECTIVE MULCHING 5'H PROTECTIVE FENCING FINISH FLOOR ELEVATION SILT FENCING WATER METER WW WW WW WATER OVERFLOW CONTRACTOR TO FIELD VERIFY LOCATION OF EXISTING UTILITY LINES TREE SCHEDULE TAG NO. TREE DESCRIPTION T1 T2 A 4670 4671 4672 4673 4674 4675 4676 4677 4678 4679 4680 4681 4682 4683 23" LIVE OAK TREE 28" LIVE OAK TREE 16" LIVE OAK TREE 25" POST OAK 17" LIVE OAK TREE 19" LIVE OAK TREE 25" LIVE OAK TREE 37" LIVE OAK TREE 24" LIVE OAK TREE 22" LIVE OAK TREE 12" CEDAR ELM TREE 15" LIVE OAK TREE 23" LIVE OAK TREE 17" LIVE OAK TREE 17" CEDAR ELM TREE 14" MAGNOLIA TREE 16" PECAN TREE MS = MULTI STIM TREE STATUS PROTECT/UNPROTECT PROTECTED PROTECTED - HERITAGE UNPROTECTED PROTECTED - HERITAGE UNPROTECTED PROTECTED PROTECTED - HERITAGE PROTECTED - HERITAGE PROTECTED - HERITAGE PROTECTED UNPROTECTED UNPROTECTED PROTECTED UNPROTECTED UNPROTECTED UNPROTECTED UNPROTECTED LOCATION NEIGHBOR NEIGHBOR NEIGHBOR SETBACK NEIGHBOR SETBACK SETBACK BUILDABLE BUILDABLE BUILDABLE NEIGHBOR NEIGHBOR SETBACK SETBACK BUILDABLE BUILDABLE BUILDABLE 0 10'-0" 20'-0" TO BE REMOVED AC TP P.E. F.F.E. W N ' 7 7 . 9 9 E ' " 6 2 2 1 ° 0 6 S LOT 7A S 30° 02' 52" W 207.95' rock wall conc. AC AC 5'-0" SIDE YARD SETBACK L O O P . E C A L P N I I N A M E R O T W O L E B S E T …
ARTERBERRY COOKE ARCHITECTURE 3411 Windsor Rd Austin, TX 78703 July 25, 2024 Historic Review Photos PROJECT: 2504 Bridle Path, Culberson House SOUTH ELEVATION / STREET VIEW Repair/replacement of existing rotting column bases in kind 1 2 3 WEST ELEVATION / SIDE YARD VIEW 4 NORTH ELEVATION / REAR YARD VIEW New patio and roof, new and modified door and window openings, replacement of siding 5 EAST ELEVATION/ SIDE YARD VIEW Replacement of door with window to match existing bedroom windows 6 STORAGE CABANA To be removed and replaced 7 8 9 10 11
Year Built: ca 1941 Southern Colonial Revival Designated Historic Landmark in 2010 • Year Built: ca 1941 • Southern Colonial Revival • Designated Historic Landmark in 2010 as an example of it style and for its association with Olin Culberson, a long-tome Texas Railroad Commissioner who championed the rights of independent oil and gas producers and attracted business to Texas by restricting the export of natural gar and incentivizing businesses to locate near gas wellheads. Recent Remodels and Updates to Historic Properties Address Year Built Year of Work Scope of Work Property Image 1406 Enfield Rd 1918 2020 Interior remodel, demo of garage, install of pool and spa, deck work and widening of the driveway. 3707 Gilbert St 1942 2022 Addition/remodel of first floor living/dining room, second floor bedroom and addition of rear exterior. 2515 Harris Blvd 1936 2021 Addition and remodel to remove wing at rear, renovate existing structure and add second story addition at rear. New detached garage. Address Year Built Year of Work Scope of Work Property Image 2504 Bridle Path 1941 Proposed Proposed Project This project consists of the remodel of the interior of the primary structure, an addition at the rear and new openings to the side and rear of the house, and new pool cabana replacing the existing cabana structure at the rear of the property. All work to the exterior of the historic home is to be inline with its historic features.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 HR-2024-095214 CASTLE HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT 701 BAYLOR STREET 14 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct a second-floor addition at the center-to-rear of the house, projecting above the existing roofline. Construction of a rooftop addition containing a bedroom and bathroom, to be accessed from within at a stairway from the ground floor residence. Addition will also feature a flat side terrace at the south half of the house, removing the existing side-gabled roof. The second-floor addition will have a roof sloping to the side that projects above the peak of the historic roof assembly by roughly five feet. The addition will be clad in steel and glass, and the wood cladding will be vertical, rather than horizontal, in orientation. Most windows are proposed to be removed at the ground floor of the southeast and northeast elevations, to be replaced with various styles of windows, most of which are steel framed. At the rear of the property, the ground floor deck is proposed to be extended, with a glass paneled handrail replacing the wood picket system. Below, the lower floor rear deck will be visually enclosed by a vertical slat assembly. Lower floor is proposed to be converted from one unit into two and would see one exterior door at the rear of the building removed. This would result in the property becoming a three-unit development. ARCHITECTURE The asymmetrical bungalow at 701 Baylor Street appears to be one-story from the front of the property, but due to the sloping elevation, there is a full lower floor that can be accessed from the side and rear. The house features an ample front gable with a smaller inset gable serving as cover over the front porch, which is supported by three ample brick and wood support posts. This porch extends across the southern two-thirds of the front façade. Four large windows are also present, two in each side of the front door. A slender chimney is located at the north side of the house, which extends above the moderately-pitched roof. The side of the house facing an alley features a privacy wall constructed of stone, brick, ceramic tile, and is capped with salvaged bowling balls. DESIGN STANDARDS General Design Standards The Castle Hill Historic District Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 HR-2024-100502 FINCH-KRUEGER HOUSE 3300 DUVAL STREET X.X – 1 PROPOSAL Install a replacement roof at sections of a landmarked building. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Remove limited sections of non-historic flat roof located at the rear half of the house. 2) Construct new roof structure, set at 2:12 pitch, and clad the walls in stucco. 3) Tie in the roof structure to the historic, with the partial height stucco walls located on top of existing load bearing walls. 4) Top the roof with metal roof to match the existing. ARCHITECTURE The Finch-Krueger House, built around 1914, was designed in the Prairie Craftsman style and features tan brick of varying shades on all sides. It sits prominently on the former of Duval Street and East 33rd Street, though is now moderately obstructed by foliage. The two-story residence features a generous front veranda recessed beneath a second-floor enclosed porch, which is accessed by a front stair that is bracketed by cylindrical columns tapered to the top and bottom. The front of the house can be viewed as a series of four stepped bays, with the third from the left projecting forward the most and featuring the main entryway. Three of the bays feature decorative brickwork between the first and second floors, and service accesses are present at both sides of the house. The roof is clad in red clay tile set at a moderate pitch. The overall roof pattern is complex but features gables above entryways at the side and front. 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 Replacement and patching of historic materials, in addition to the alterations required to make the roof pitched, are proposed to match those existing on other sections of the roof in accordance with Standard 1.3. Historic material will be retained to the greatest degree possible. 3. Roofs Material selected for repair, replacement, and new addition is appropriate to the character of the existing roof and will blend in well. The proposed roof enclosure is located at the rear of the property and will not be visible from Duval Street, and minimally visible from East 33rd Street. New …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 HR-2023-043027 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1409 ALTA VISTA AVENUE 16 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1926 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story Craftsman with horizontal wood siding, screened wood windows, decorative shutters, a hooded entryway with decorative brackets, and a clipped-gable roof. The house at 1409 Alta Vista Avenue was built around 1926. Until 1947, its occupants were mostly short-term owners and renters, including an engineer, a state highway inspector, an office manager, and a mechanic. The home was then purchased by Frank and Lura Connolly. Frank Connolly was the editor, owner, and publisher of the Texas Tax Journal, while Lura worked both at the journal and as a Red Cross nurse. The Connollys sold the home in the late 1950s to Anna and William Duncum. William Duncum worked as a public-school teacher. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register 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 does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of modest Craftsman architecture in Travis Heights. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not appear to possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property does not appear to be a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Strongly encourage adaptive reuse and rehabilitation, then relocation over demolition, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. The Historic Landmark Commission must review plans for new construction in National Register Historic Districts before the demolition permit is released. LOCATION MAP 16 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 16 – 3 16 – 4 Application, 2023 1952 Frank R. & Lura J. Connolly – Texas Tax Journal Publication Co., Littlefield Bldg. Occupancy History City …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Russell Korte Historic Preservation Office district9@austin.texas.gov; Beeler, Melissa; Qadri, Zo; Fahnestock, Sam; Adrian, Leah; kalan.cotreras@austintexas.gov; Heimsath, Ben - BC; Dudley, Tara - BC Concerns Regarding 1409 Alta Vista Demolition Tuesday, June 11, 2024 9:03:44 AM City Arborist; Some people who received this message don't often get email from important . Learn why this is External Email - Exercise Caution Hello -- I am writing regarding the planned demolition of 1409 Alta Vista Avenue. I am a proponent of new development within our city, but without careful planning and consideration, this project could be an imminent danger to heritage trees on the property, negatively impact the neighborhood and Alta Vista Avenue, and set the wrong precedent for development under updated building codes. I am urging a postponement of the demolition approval until a full development plan is shared and neighborhood concerns are addressed. I observed at the June 5, 2024 Historic Landmark Commission meeting that the owner of this property intends to carry out a full demolition followed by the construction of a triplex. The owner, however, has not attempted to contact or make clear his plans with immediate neighbors or the neighborhood association. As the owner and resident of the house next door, 1407 Alta Vista, I am greatly concerned about the impact of this project on the neighborhood, Alta Vista Avenue, and my property. While I support the creation of additional affordable housing units in our city, I have concerns about approving the demolition of this original structure without a clear understanding of the triplex plans for this lot. My specific concerns include: Preservation of Heritage Trees: There are seven heritage trees documented on the demolition permit. How will the project address the preservation of the beautiful heritage oak trees on the property? How do we ensure that the developer does not willfully violate tree preservation rules? Maintaining Existing Feel and Setbacks How will the project ensure the preservation of existing street's feel? The setbacks create a sense of openness and greenery that is unique and core to the identity of Travis Heights Street and Alley Access and Parking: How will access and parking be managed for three units on this lot? I urge the Historic Landmark Commission, and the city, to hold off on approving the demolition of the existing structure until there is a comprehensive review of the proposed plans to ensure …
From: To: Subject: Date: Hillary Bilheimer Historic Preservation Office Tree Ordinance Review Sunday, June 9, 2024 9:53:41 AM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Hello I am writing about 1409 Alta Vista Av 78704 and the proposed development that is being permitted at that location. The developer has submitted plans for demolition of existing and building 3 new structures on the property. With seven heritage trees on the site, I am curious how this will happen. I am very much in support of keeping existing trees and setbacks in this neighborhood (I am an Alta Vista resident, myself). I do not support the current CoA loophole of essentially allowing developers to remove trees by paying a fine. This allows developers to merely absorb the fine in the case where they will turn around and sell whatever they are building at extremely inflated prices. It does nothing to actually preserve our heritage trees. In this particular case, both the developer and architect are from outside of Austin and can be assumed to only see the trees as a nuisance and not as the habitat-providing, shade-providing members of our urban forest that they are. Please let me know what is being done and what can still be done at this stage in order to protect these trees. Thank you Hillary Bilheimer 1802 Alta Vista Av CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov".
June 28, 2024 Historic Landmark Commission of the City of Austin City Hall - Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. 2nd St. Austin, TX 78701 Email: preservation@austintexas.gov Re: Opposition to PR-2024-033568, Agenda Item No. 10: 1409 Alta Vista Ave. National Register District Permit Application for “Total demolition” by South River City Citizens Neighborhood Association (“SRCC”) To the Historic Landmark Commission: Please find the following resolution passed by SRCC at its June 18, 2024, general membership meeting concerning the above-referenced item on the agenda for your July 3, 2024 meeting. —----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Whereas the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District (the “District”) has been recognized by the U.S. Department of the Interior; Whereas the property at 1409 Alta Vista (the “Property”), constructed in 1926, is considered a contributing and protected property within the District; Whereas the application to the National Park Service for certification of the District makes numerous references to the importance of the “landscape,” “tree canopy,” and “dense vegetation” (see page 11) and use of design traditions espoused by Andrew Jackson Downing and Frederick Law Olmstead (see page 13); Whereas the Property has seven significant trees that are integral to the character of the Property, the context of the street and neighborhood, and the nature of the District; Whereas demolition of the existing structure on the Property and the proposed construction of two to three densely-packed structures could damage or compel removal of the significant or heritage trees; Whereas the Historic Landmark Commission of the City of Austin is reviewing application number H-2023-043027 to proceed with demolition and new construction on the Property; Whereas, the District contains many examples of new additions to contributing properties; Whereas, the District contains many examples of Accessory Dwelling Units (“ADUs”) added to an original contributing home; Whereas, such new additions and ADUs illustrate square footage enlargement alternatives to full demolition and new construction; Whereas, the recent Home Options for Mobility and Equity (H.O.M.E) Initiative passed by the Austin City Council in December 2023 and May 2024 provides Preservation and Sustainability Bonuses to property owners who retain the original home; Therefore, be it resolved that SRCC, through vote of its general membership on June 18, 2024, opposes the release of the demolition permit proposed under application number HR-2023-043027, unless and until the owner of the Property can demonstrate plans to adequately protect the trees on the Property and preserve the façade of the contributing …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: CLIFTON LADD Larosche, Carl - BC; McWhorter, Trey - BC; bc-jamie.alvarez@austintexas.gov; Castillo, Raymond - BC; Rubio, JuanRaymon - BC; Evans, Roxanne - BC; Heimsath, Ben - BC; Featherston, Witt; Grogan, Harmony - BC; Dudley, Tara - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC Historic Preservation Office; Susan Armstrong Fisher HLC 7-3-24 meeting, agenda item 10: 1409 Alta Vista (PR-2024-033568) Monday, July 1, 2024 10:33:29 AM External Email - Exercise Caution I am writing to oppose the issuance of a demolition permit for 1409 Alta Vista (PR-2024-033568). I am Co-chair of the South River City Citizens (SRCC) Historic Preservation Committee and a resident of the Travis Heights - Fairview Park National Register Historic District. Thank you for this opportunity to comment. The SRCC approved a resolution regarding this home, which will be provided to you separately. Because of technical difficulties last month, I was unable to speak virtually at that meeting, though I had signed up and was on the line when my name was called. What follows is substantively what I had intended to say, had the system worked as it should have. I will not be able to attend in person or virtually on July 3. Thank you for considering my comments in your decision. The Travis Heights - Fairview Park National Register Historic District includes 353 acres of the South River City Citizens neighborhood area. It includes the core of the neighborhood and many of the oldest homes in the neighborhood. The district was approved in July 2021, because it meets the required eligibility criteria for protection on the National Register. I urge you to disapprove the application for demolition of 1409 Alta Vista. Alta Vista is one of the most important streets in the National Register District. For example, the 2024 Preservation Austin historic homes tour featured the Mabel Davis home at 1308 Alta Vista, just a block away from this home proposed for demolition. Both the house and the separate but associated garage are identified as contributing structures in the National Register Historic District listing. As such, they would need separate applications for a demolition permit. 1409 Alta Vista is a beautiful one-story craftsman home built in approximately 1926. I appreciate the staff review of this home, though I believe the property may meet the three required designation criteria for historic landmark status, including community value. I encourage you to evaluate this further. …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 HR-2024-097641 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 1703 NEWNING AVENUE 17 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a residence on a currently empty lot. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposal is construction of a new, single-family residence on a previously subdivided lot. RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS The lots now listed as 1701 and 1703 Newning Avenue were subdivided in 2010 for the purpose of constructing two single- family houses. Previously, a single residence was constructed in the mid-1940s, and demolished in 2006. Since that time, the land has remained undeveloped, with remnants of the original slab foundation present. There are records of renters living at this address as early as 1916, but no record could be found about buildings or structures on the site. 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. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The street setback is generally consistent with the neighborhood, and although several structures on the street in the immediate vicinity are non-contributing newer builds, the proposed structure is in line with them. 2. Orientation Proposed construction is oriented towards the street, similar to contributing buildings in the neighborhood. The front door faces the street, though it is inset from the front carport, which dominates the right half of the front elevation. 3. Scale, massing, and height Many of the structures on the block, which are recent construction or are non-contributing, are two stories in height, like the proposed design. However, this height is not consistent with the larger neighborhood, which is largely single-story. Contributing houses are generally simple and rectangular in plan, often with rear additions for additional square footage. Due to the elevation changes in the neighborhood, second floors aren’t uncommon, but they are commonly found in the form of basements or lower floors at the back of a property. The design of the proposed project is not consistent with this, with the two-story section projecting towards the frontmost part of the house. An attached carport is attached to the side, and a rooftop shade assembly increases the maximum project height further. 4. Proportions District character is horizontal in detail, with lapped siding and wide front elevations with modestly pitched gable- or hipped- roofs are typical. The …
468 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS NY 12866 Newning Street Perspective 1703 NEWNING AVE. P 518.580.8818 F 518.580.8824 BALZERTUCK.COM BTA PROJECT NO: 2402 08.23.24 1703 NEWNING AVE., AUSTIN, TX 78704 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: GENERAL NOTES 1. DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS. 2. VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS IN FIELD AND REPORT ALL DISCREPANCIES TO THE ARCHITECT FOR RESOLUTION PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORK. 3. DIMENSIONS ARE TO F/ EXISTING CONSTRUCTION, F/ CONCRETE, CENTERLINE OF STRUCTURE, F/ STUD, CENTER OF OPENING, OR CENTER OF FIXTURE, UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE. 4. WHERE A COLUMN IS SHOWN WITHIN A FRAMED WALL, LOCATE WALL TO CENTER THE FRAMING ON THE COLUMN LINE, UNLESS DIMENSIONED OTHERWISE. 5. CONTRACTOR SHALL MAKE ALL FINAL CONNECTIONS TO, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PLUMBING, PIPING, ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, AND DUCTING TO MAKE THE WORK COMPLETE AND OPERATIONAL. 6. MINOR ITEMS OF WORK SUCH AS CUTTING, BLOCKING, TRIM, ETC. SHALL BE PERFORMED AS REQUIRED TO MAKE THE WORK COMPLETE WHETHER SHOWN OR NOTED ON THE DRAWINGS OR NOT. 7. PROVIDE BLOCKING TO SUPPORT FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, SHELVING, MILLWORK, AND SIMILAR WALL MOUNTED CONSTRUCTION AS REQUIRED FOR STABLE INSTALLATION. FIELD VERIFY ALL SUCH LOCATIONS. 8. WHERE NO SPECIFIC PRODUCT IS SPECIFIED, CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE PRODUCTS THAT MEET THE INDUSTRY STANDARD AND ARE COMPATIBLE WITH ALL ADJACENT AND ASSOCIATED CONSTRUCTION. WHERE THERE IS AESTHETIC IMPACT, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT THE PROPOSED PRODUCT FOR ARCHITECT'S APPROVAL. 1 A305 2 A305 1 A306 2 A306 1 A204 1 A307 2 A307 1 A308 3' - 5 1/2" 37' - 11 1/2" 17' - 1" 18' - 11 1/2" 10' - 6" 87' - 11 1/2" " 2 / 1 0 1 - ' 2 " 0 - ' 3 1 " 3 - ' 4 1 " 2 / 1 8 - ' 8 3 " 7 - ' 8 1 A304 1 A303 1 A202 1 A302 1 A301 1 BASEMENT PLAN 1/4" = 1'-0" 36"d OPEN SHELVING STORAGE 011 27' - 2" x 13' - 11" MECHANICAL 009 11' - 11" x 18' - 1" " 2 / 1 7 - ' 3 1 GRAVEL COURTYARD ABOVE QQ QQ RAISED PLANTER UP 8' - 10" 2' - 6" 3' - 9" 8' - 3" 3' - 11 1/2" 4' - 0" 3 1/2" 8' - 6" 4' - 1" 542' - 11 1/4" UP 2' - 0" 6' - 0" 5' - 3" 1' - 9" 4' - 7" 11' - 0" …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 HR-2024-090303 OLD WEST AUSTIN HISTORIC DISTRICT 1109 CLAIRE AVENUE 18 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a detached 2-car garage at rear of the property. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct a 2-car garage at the rear of the property, where a different garage structure was previously located. Demolition of that structure was approved by HLC in 2024. The design of the proposed garage is oriented towards the side driveway present at the property. The roof of the garage is hipped is set at a modest pitch, which is similar in angle to the house. The garage will be held back from the contributing resource and will not be attached in any way. One side of the structure will be integrated into a general outdoor seating area with an outdoor fireplace and chimney proposed. ARCHITECTURE The main house located at 1109 Claire Avenue is a two-story asymmetrical construction clad in white stone with a covered porch located at the right two-thirds of both floors. These porches are supported by four square posts with modestly decorated capitals and bases. The first-floor posts are slightly larger than those above to support the additional weight, and the second floor has had a later handrail installed. At the left third of the front façade, a gable roof projects out towards the street. Windows on this elevation are hung 6-over-6s and 8-over-8s. The house, which has an overall side-gabled roof structure, is bookended with ample chimneys on the left and right sides, which are located at the center of their respective facades. The house extends to the rear of the property to create an L-shaped footprint. A front driveway bends around the property’s front, along the side, and to a parking are at the rear. RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS Constructed in 1941, this property was owned for several decades by E. Stuart & Dorrace Watt, owners of Stuart Watt Inc., which was heavily involved in the East Texas gas industry. The couple raised their children at this address with the help of a live-in attendant, Mamie Devaughn. E. Stuart Watt’s work with the oil and natural gas industry was in the distribution sector, with an office headquartered in downtown Austin. 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 …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 DA-2024-089522 WEST DOWNTOWN AUSTIN HISTORIC DISTRICT 810 WEST 11TH STREET 19 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a contributing property. ARCHITECTURE A wide, double-pitch side-gabled roof dominates the front façade of the house. A dormer vent is present at the center located above and behind a small gable overhang above the front door, which features a modest pair of brackets on either side of it. There are windows on either side of the brackets, and, while similar in size and material, do not match and provide a small amount of asymmetry to the elevation. The windows have been replaced with newer units and feature nonfunctional shutters. There is a concrete porch held two steps above ground in front of the door, with a simple metal handrail all around. The foundation is pier-on-beam, with a vented crawlspace underneath the floor. The house is almost entirely clad in buff brick in good condition, except for the side dormers, which are clad in wood lap siding with vents also present. RESEARCH The house at 810 West 11th Street was built in the early-to-mid 1930s, and the long-term owners for over 20 years were Joseph & Ida Kasper. The former was a furrier and owned a business at 109 East 9th Street in downtown Austin. While living at the address, they housed their children while they studied at the University of Texas. The son, Albert, was a dentistry student who left school to serve in World War II and finished his degree upon his return, graduating in 1945. Their daughter, Beatrice, graduated from university and became a teacher at Baker Junior High School in Hyde Park. She married Stewart Barnett in 1947 and they lived together in the house before moving out sometime after 1949. In 1987, the residence was converted to office use, and has continued in this function to present day. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the West Downtown Austin National Register 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 does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of an intact minimal traditional bungalow in the district. b. Historical association. The property does …
TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS T. J. CHAMBERS SURVEY, A-7 ALTA/NSPS LAND TITLE SURVEY W/ TREES 0.153 ACRE (6,678 SF) OF LAND, BEING A PORTION OF OUTLOT 5, DIVISION "E" OF THE GOVERNMENT OUTLOTS ADJOINING THE ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT ON FILE AT THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS D R A V E L U O B K E E R A L C O H S WEST 12TH STREET SITE E U N E V T A S E W WEST 11TH STREET VICINTY MAP (NOT TO SCALE) A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL VOL. 10078, PG. 19 R.P.R.T.C.T. CALLED 0.555 ACRE TDC WEST TWELFTH LP DOC. #2019150413 O.P.R.T.C.T. 0 20 40 SCALE: 1" = 20' UTILITY AND IMPROVEMENT NOTE: ONLY SURFACE EVIDENCE OF UTILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS ARE SHOWN ON THIS SURVEY. BEARING BASIS & HORIZONTAL DATUM: TEXAS COORDINATE SYSTEM, GRID NAD '83 (CENTRAL ZONE 4203) PORTION OF OF OUTLOT 5, DIVISION "E" 809 WEST 12TH STREET LLC DOC. #2019185329 O.P.R.T.C.T. (S70° 26'E 46') S73° 13' 42"E 46.00' OHE OHE ASPHALT PP OHE (S70° 26'E 50') S73° 13' 42"E 50.00' // FROM WHICH A PINCHED 1/2" IRON PIPE FOUND BEARS S73° 13' 42"E, 0.49' NG FROM WHICH A 1/2" IRON ROD FOUND BEARS S15° 39' 19"E, 0.23' E H O BRICK PARKING [CALLED 0.405 ACRE] CJI PROPERTIES INC. VOL. 11554, PG. 1380 R.P.R.T.C.T. / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 0.5' CONC. CURB ASPHALT PARKING 0.5' CONC. CURB 1851 E H O 1850 E H O 4.7' 18.1' ' 1 . 8 0.3' ' 1 . 8 EM 12.4' 10.9' 1849 / / AC ) ' 2 . 5 4 1 W ° 9 1 S ( ] ' 2 2 . 5 4 1 ' W 6 0 ° 9 1 S [ ' 2 1 . / / 5 4 1 E " 1 5 ' 8 0 ° 6 1 N / / NG / / ' 5 . 9 3 0.153 ACRE 6,678 SF A 5 . 9 3 ' 1-STORY BRICK BUILDING ' 1 0 . 5 4 1 W " 2 5 ' 6 0 ° 6 1 S ) ' 5 0 . 5 4 1 E ° 9 1 N ( T L A H P S A Y A W E V R D I …
Heritage Preservation Grant Awareness Workshop Heritage Tourism Division City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department CITY OF AUS TIN 1 Heritage Preservation Grant Overview The Heritage Preservation Grant promotes tourism through the preservation of historic buildings, sites, and districts, or through planning, educational, or marketing projects inclusive of all stories on well-documented places rooted in history and heritage. Based on State Statute Ch. 351, the project must: • Be used for historical restoration and preservation projects or activities to encourage tourism to visit preserved historic sites. • At, or in the immediate vicinity of, Convention Center facilities or visitor information centers; Located in the areas that would be frequented by tourists and convention delegates; • CITY OF AUS TIN 2 Eligibility Requirements USES: Historic preservation projects and history-focused activities that promote heritage tourism (Contract term: 2 years) ELIGIBLE: Non-Profit and For Profit (leased or owned) REQUIRED: Accessible Historically Designated Grounds and Non-Residential Marketed to Increase/Benefit Tourism and Expand Audiences Projects must occur in an Austin City Council District MATCH: No match required. Funds project costs. CITY OF AUS TIN 3 Priorities • Outreach to First-Time Applicants • Tourism-serving properties listed in the East Austin Historic Survey • Inclusive approach to History, Storytelling and Interpretive Plans • Projects of historically underfunded organizations, heritage groups, and disinvested communities or under-interpreted heritage sites and histories • Creative Collaborations Highly Encouraged • Tourism Marketing and Advertising CITY OF AUS TIN 4 Heritage Preservation Grant CAPITAL PLANNING EDUCATIONAL MARKETING Historic Designation Project Bids & Authorization from the Owner Selection Process Eligible Draft Award Amounts Required (or Site must be eligible for designation) Two Bids are Required / Note: One Bid may be accepted with an Explanation Authorization is Required from Owner Internal Review External Panel Architectural Review Committee Historic Landmark Commission Internal Review External Panel Recommended: Architectural Review Committee Review Optional: 10% PM Fee (not to exceed 20k) Insurance Fees Optional: Insurance Fees Internal Review External Panel Internal Review External Panel Optional: 10% PM Fee (not to exceed 20k) Insurance Fees Optional: Insurance Fees Up to $250,000 $30,000 Up to $250,000 $30,000 CITY OF AUS TIN 5 Ineligible Projects or Expenses (sampling) • Capital projects that do not meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards or local Historic Design Standards; • Community Activated Park Projects proposal at City-owned historic sites that have not been pre-approved by the Parks and Recreation Department; Fundraising expenses, capital …
20 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 PR-2024-042274; GF-2024-043970 1205 COTTON STREET PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1923 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story Craftsman bungalow with horizontal siding, 1:1 wood windows, and a partial-width porch supported by tapered posts atop stucco piers. It features exposed rafter tails beneath the gabled roof’s deep eaves. The house at 1205 Cotton Street was likely constructed around 1920, though the property’s longest-term occupants purchased the lot several years before. Henry Peter sold the property to Edward “Eddie” T. and Effie Esler White Yerwood in December of 1912. The Yerwoods, newlyweds, were both educators: Professor E. T. Yerwood was the principal of the West Austin School and district superintendent of the Sunday School convention of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Effie E. Yerwood was a teacher of history at L. C. Anderson High School. Professor Yerwood died on March 1, 1917. Between 1922 and 1935, Effie Yerwood either remodeled the existing house extensively or constructed a new house at the same place on the lot. Mrs. Effie Esler White Yerwood completed teaching coursework at Guadalupe College and Texas College in Seguin and Tyler. She attended Tillotson College and received her B.A. from Samuel Huston College shortly thereafter. Because Black teachers could not earn teaching certificates in Texas at the time1, she also studied at the University of Colorado and the University of California.2 After beginning her teaching career in 1910, Effie E. Yerwood taught at L. C. Anderson from 1917 until 1954. In a 1971 retrospective on her years of service with Anderson High with home economics dean Mattie Durden (who eventually became President of the Community Welfare Association and trustee of Huston Tillotson College3), Yerwood recounts the disparity between Black and white schools during the era of segregation: “[Anderson was] lacking a whole lot…the only equipment [Yerwood] remembers having was an old Bunsen burner, some rocks, and a tuning fork.”4 Yerwood and Durden also recalled the significant discrepancy between white teachers’ pay and their own, and how school administration explained away this injustice by stating that Black teachers had a lower cost of living than white ones. “I would tell them that just because you are a Negro doesn’t mean that you get discounts at stores,”5 Yerwood told the Austin American-Statesman. During the 1950s, as she neared retirement, Yerwood purchased the house next door and moved it onto the rear …
1205 COTTON STREET APPLICATION FOR DEMOLITION 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 1 2 0 5 C O T T O N S T R E E T . A U S T I N , T X 7 8 7 0 2 P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 4 | 1 of 11 1205 Cotton - The property owners’ intention is to build a 2-story single family home with a detached garage. They bought the property for the size of the lot and its location. FRONT YARD SIDE YARD CONTEXT PLAN NOT TO SCALE EXISTING BUILDING BUILT IN 1932, WITH LATER ADDITIONS. GARAGE (NOT ORIGINAL) SIDE YARD PROJECT OVERVIEW 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 1 2 0 5 C O T T O N S T R E E T . A U S T I N , T X 7 8 7 0 2 P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 4 | 2 of 11 The East Austin Historic Resource Survey (2016) lists the property as not eligible for individual local or national designation as a historic landmark. The survey found that the home lacks noteworthy architectural attributes. 2016 EAST AUSTIN HISTORIC RESOURCE SURVEY 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 1 2 0 5 C O T T O N S T R E E T . A U S T I N , T X 7 8 7 0 2 P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | S …
August 26, 2024 Historic Land Commission City of Austin 301 W 2nd Street Austin TX 78701 Re: Ownership Opposition to Historic Zoning – PR-2024-042274 – 1205 Cotton St. Dear Commissioners, As the owner of 1205 Cotton Street, Austin TX 78702, we hereby object to the staff recommendation to initiate historic designation, zoning or otherwise require documentation package before issuing the demolition permit for case PR-2024-042274 – 1205 Cotton St. We have enclosed with this letter a package supporting this opposition and demolition. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Enclosure Very truly yours, Sara D’Agostini Structural Engineering Evaluation Report Property Address: 1205 Cotton St., Austin, TX Prepared by: Aaron Weaver Date: 07-22-2024 Prepared for: Sara Dagostini 1. Introduction This report presents an evaluation performed by TCB Structural, LLC of the structural integrity and safety of the property located at 1205 Cotton St., Austin, TX. Our objective is to assess whether the property should be preserved or demolished, focusing on the severe safety concerns and structural deficiencies identified during our inspection. Based on our findings, we strongly recommend the demolition of the existing structure to allow for the construction of a new residence, as this is the most practical and safest solution, meeting contemporary performance expectations and building codes. 2. Property Description 3. Methodology The subject property is an older residential home with various additions made over the years. Both the main structure and the rear addition exhibit significant structural issues that compromise their integrity and safety. The property's age and the cumulative impact of inadequate maintenance have led to numerous critical concerns that would demand immediate attention. Our evaluation was conducted through an extensive visual inspection of both external and internal areas of the property, including the foundation, attic, and structural framing. Photographs and detailed notes were documented to support our findings. The inspection methodology included: • Comprehensive visual assessment of the foundation, including the pier and beam foundation system. • Detailed examination of the structural framing, focusing on the floor and ceiling joists and girders and roof and wall framing in both the main house and the rear addition. • • In-depth inspection of the roof and attic, noting any deterioration or structural deficiencies. Evaluation of the exterior walls and overall structural integrity. • Assessment of the interior condition, including electrical wiring, ventilation, and other critical systems. Mailing: 5900 Balcones Drive STE 16692 Austin, TX 78731 Phone # …
21– 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 PR-2024-022957; GF-2024-043958 4700 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE #10 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1930 Calcasieu cottage moved onto the lot between 1940 and 1958. ARCHITECTURE One-story Tudor Revival Calcasieu cottage with large side addition styled to match. These cottages were designed and built by the Calcasieu Lumber Company of Austin in the late 1920s and 1930s. The cottage is a small, one-story, rectangular- plan frame structure with signature steeply pitched hipped roofs and an ornamental, flared front-gabled section at the doorway with false half-timbering in the tympanum of the gable.1 A non-historic addition has obscured its original shape. RESEARCH Merle Goodnight opened the Goodnight Tourist Courts in 1941 to capitalize on the increasing tourist traffic in the corridor from Austin to San Antonio, a section of pre-Interstate road known as the Meridian Highway. In the Winter 2017 edition of Preservation Austin’s quarterly newsletter, TxDOT architectural historian Rebekah Dobrasko writes: Although no remnants of the original road itself remain in Austin, there are small pockets of roadside businesses that still tell the story of the Meridian Highway through our city… Early motels typically took the form of motor courts, with an office out front and individual buildings accommodating travelers needing a bed. As demand rose, these tourist courts morphed into motel styles more typical of today. Some motels along the Meridian Highway in Austin include …the Austin Motel “Tourist Court” (c. 1940, 1220 S. Congress Avenue) …and Hill’s Café (1941, 4700 S. Congress Avenue).2 Building 10 appears to be a Calcasieu cottage and addition combined to form an L-plan structure, located directly behind the former Hill’s Café building. The cottage was moved onto the lot shortly after the construction of Hill’s, according to aerial photographs, and appears to have been used as support structures and storage for the popular dining spot. PROPERTY EVALUATION Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate integrity. Though the building retains its original detailing, the addition of a second cottage reduces its 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 for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of Calcasieu cottage detailing but does not retain the original small-format massing. b. Historical association. The …
8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 WW-68 H H MATERIAL LIST A SERVICE CLAMP REQUIRED ON ALL PLASTIC AND ASBESTOS CEMENT PIPE AND ON ALL IRON PIPE 300mm (12") AND SMALLER. B 38mm (1-12") CORPORATION STOP-SERVICE PIPE OUTLET. SPL C 38mm (1-12") SERVICE PIPE D 38mm (1-12") COUPLING: SERVICE PIPE TO MALE I.P.T. (COMPRESSION FITTING) E 38mm (1-12") BALL VALVE. SEE SPL WW -275 F BRONZE BUSHING, 38mm x 25mm (1-12"x1") I.P. THREADS G 25mm (1") COUPLING: SERVICE PIPE TO MALE .P.T. (COMPRESSION FITTING). H 25mm (1") SERVICE PIPE PER SPL-WW-65. I ANGLE METER STOP: SERVICE PIPE INLET x SWIVEL COUPLING NUT OUTLET AND BRASS BUSHING: -FOR 16mm AND 19mm (58" AND 34") METERS: 25mm x 19mm (1"x34") BRASS METER BUSHING. -FOR 25mm (1") METERS: BRASS METER BUSHING NOT REQD. -FOR ALL, SEE SPL WW-68. J WATER METER COUPLING: MALE I.P.T. x SWIVEL COUPLING NUT: -FOR 16mm AND 19mm (58" AND 34") METERS: 19mm x 213mm (34"x8-12") LONG -FOR 25mm (1") METERS: 25mm x 213mm (1"x8-12") LONG K BALL VALVE. SEE SPL WW-276. 19mm OR 25mm (34" OR 1") (PROPERTY OWNER'S CUT-OFF VALVE) L 19mm or 25mm (34" or 1") PIPE MEETING CITY OF AUSTIN I G PLUMBING CODE REQUIREMENTS. M AMRAMI READY METER BOX AND LID PER SPL WW-145 OR WW-145A N PROPERTY OWNER'S BALL VALVE BOX AND LID, RECTANGULAR G G PLASTIC BOX, DFW D1200 OR EQUAL. PHYSICAL SEPERATION G M 250 mm (10'') N L K J H CITY WATER MAIN A B D C D E F NOTES: 1. ALL MATERIAL WITHIN THE RIGHT OF WAY BETWEEN (BUT NOT INCLUDING) SERVICE COUPLING (D) TO BALL VALVE (K) TO BE REMOVED. 2. IF BALL VALVE COUPLING (E) DOES NOT EXIST, REMOVE MATERIAL UP TO 36" BELOW GRADE. 3. A PHYSICAL SEPERATION SHALL BE PERFORMED BY REMOVING COUPLING (D) BETWEEN THE CORPORATION STOP (B) AND THE MAIN AND SERVICE PIPE (C). THE CORPORATION STOP (B) SHALL BE ABANDONED IN PLACE IN THE "OFF" POSITION. 4. PRIOR TO BACKFILLING, THE CORPORATION STOP (B) AND WATER MAIN (A) SHALL BE WRAPPED WITH 8mm POLYETHYLENE FILM. 5. ALL VOIDS BEHIND BACK OF CURB SHALL BE FILLED WITH SELECT BACKFILL AND 6" OF TOP SOIL AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 510.2 (6) OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS. 6. ALL WORK PERFORMED IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY SHALL BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Contreras, Kalan Michele Rogerson Lynch Fahnestock, Sam RE: Item 20 - 4700 South Congress - HLC 6/5 Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:22:20 AM Thanks Michele. Sam, please post this as backup so that they have the links for this evening—thanks! Kalan Contreras MSHP | she/her | Historic Preservation Officer City of Austin Planning Department 512.974.2727 | kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov Please Note: Correspondence and information submitted to the City of Austin are subject to the Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552) and may be published online. Por Favor Tome En Cuenta: La correspondencia y la información enviada a la Ciudad de Austin está sujeta a la Ley de Información Pública de Texas (Capítulo 552) y puede ser publicada en línea. > From: Michele Rogerson Lynch < Sent: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:21 AM To: Contreras, Kalan <Kalan.Contreras@austintexas.gov> Cc: Fahnestock, Sam <Sam.Fahnestock@austintexas.gov> Subject: FW: Item 20 - 4700 South Congress - HLC 6/5 Importance: High External Email - Exercise Caution FYI – Perhaps you are already hearing about this but there’s some confusion with what cottages we were proposing to keep. I also received similar input from Rubio that makes me think they are going to pull for discussion. I provided the updated information below from the Dec 13th agenda last year in an effort to help clarify that these are the cottages we intended to keep. Please help reinforce this as the staff report makes it appear that we were to keep the #10 building on tonight’s agenda as well. __________________________ Michele Rogerson Lynch Director of Land Use & Entitlements Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP 221 W. 6th Street, Suite 1300 Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 404-2251 ofc (512) 797-2129 cell (512) 404-2245 fax From: Michele Rogerson Lynch Sent: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:16 AM To: Koch, Kevin - BC <BC-Kevin.Koch@austintexas.gov> Subject: RE: Item 20 - 4700 South Congress - HLC 6/5 Thank you for the feedback and I agree that the backup could have been more clear. If you look at the backup report from the December 13, 2023, meeting (where we went on consent), you will see the committee direction to “retain 3-4 cottages if possible…” associated with what we call building #18. Those are the original motel cottages: https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=420356 We provided conceptual elevations to demonstrate that we were able to incorporate two of the cottages in the front courtyard along with the signage (which is …
From: To: Subject: Date: Contreras, Kalan Fahnestock, Sam FW: Item 20 - 4700 South Congress - HLC 6/5 Tuesday, June 4, 2024 11:28:28 AM Please post to backup. Thanks! Kalan Contreras MSHP | she/her | Historic Preservation Officer City of Austin Planning Department 512.974.2727 | kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov Please Note: Correspondence and information submitted to the City of Austin are subject to the Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552) and may be published online. Por Favor Tome En Cuenta: La correspondencia y la información enviada a la Ciudad de Austin está sujeta a la Ley de Información Pública de Texas (Capítulo 552) y puede ser publicada en línea. From: Michele Rogerson Lynch < Sent: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 11:27 AM To: Contreras, Kalan <Kalan.Contreras@austintexas.gov> Subject: FW: Item 20 - 4700 South Congress - HLC 6/5 > External Email - Exercise Caution FYI on what I am sending commissioners for tomorrow… __________________________ Michele Rogerson Lynch Director of Land Use & Entitlements Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP 221 W. 6th Street, Suite 1300 Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 404-2251 ofc (512) 797-2129 cell (512) 404-2245 fax From: Michele Rogerson Lynch Sent: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 11:18 AM To: bc-juanraymon.rubio@austintexas.gov Subject: Item 20 - 4700 South Congress - HLC 6/5 Hello Commissioner Rubio. I am the applicant for this item. You may recall we were at the Architectural Review Committee back in September looking at the project as a whole and then at HLC in December for demolition of a few of the buildings (#12, #18, #19, #20). We are back tomorrow with the demolition of another building #10 as shown in this survey: https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=429994 During the committee meeting you and others expressed an interest in retaining some of the structures and we are doing that with the cottages (#18 on the second page of the survey). These are the old motel cottage units and we are relocating two of them to a proposed courtyard with the goal to repurpose them as coffee or gift shops, etc. I understand this item to be on consent, but please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks, M __________________________ Michele Rogerson Lynch Director of Land Use & Entitlements Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP 221 W. 6th Street, Suite 1300 Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 404-2251 ofc (512) 797-2129 cell (512) 404-2245 fax CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links …
22 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 PR-2024-043035; GF-2024-058054 1702 EAST MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1916 house and 1942 rear house. ARCHITECTURE One-story National Folk house with pyramidal hipped roof, board-and-batten siding, and inset partial-width porch supported by turned posts. Fenestration includes 1:1 and 4:1 wood windows; one of the original double entry doors has been converted to a window. Two decorative jigsawn brackets remain and two chimneys are present. The back house is a gabled, one-story building with horizontal wood siding and a partial width inset porch. RESEARCH The front house at 1702 East Martin Luther King was constructed around 1916 as a rental property. Its architectural detailing marks it as an example of National Folk houses rented to working-class East Austin families during the early years of the twentieth century by Edmund and Oscar Hofheinz. According to a 2019 Historic Preservation Office report, 11 known and 13 possible houses of this style and original use remain within the East Austin Historic Resource Survey area,1 though several have since been demolished. The East Austin Context Statement notes their impact on development patterns: The first two decades of the 1900s were rampant with development throughout East Austin…residential construction in these new developments reflected evolving trends in domestic designs, as the eclectic tastes of the Victorian era waned and simpler styles…became more widespread…new [working-class] house types began to replace more traditional forms. The linear, one‐ room‐deep plans that featured gabled roofs…gave way to deeper, more box‐like plans and often had hipped or pyramidal roofs with inset porches. The effect created a more vertical emphasis. The rental houses of brothers Edmund (“E. J.”) Hofheinz and Oscar (“O. G.”) Hofheinz exemplified this trend. E. J. Hofheinz (ca. 1870–1949) was a real estate dealer and accountant, while O.G. Hofheinz (ca. 1880–1957) was an insurance salesman and developer. Together, the brothers subdivided land and built houses in East Austin and Clarksville. Real estate transaction articles in the Austin American Statesman indicate that the Hofheinz brothers both speculatively sold the houses that they built and retained them for rental income.2 Though the Hofheinz brothers rented some of their properties to tenants of color, their purchase of smaller lots and homes made property ownership even more difficult for East Austin residents. Even if African American homebuyers could secure a loan large enough to purchase a lot—a …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 27, 2024 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, March 27, 2024 The BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on 27 March 2024, at the CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC), 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, ROOM 1405, in Austin, Texas. CHAIR SADÉ OGUNBODE called the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION (BSC) Meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Sadé Ogunbode, Commissioners: Blaine Campbell, Michael Francis, Luis Osta Lugo, Logan Schugart, Edward Selig. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Vice Chair Timothy Stostad, Ex Officio Commissioner Chief Stephen Truesdell. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No one appeared before the Commission for Public Communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on February 28, 2024. The minutes the meeting of February 28, 2024 were approved on COMMISSIONER FRANCIS’ motion, COMMISSIONER OSTA LUGO’s second, with no objections. COMMISSIONER SELIG was off dais. COMMISSIONER BENIGNO was absent. from PUBLIC HEARINGS Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal regarding case number CL 2023-128313; Property address: 2901 Sweeney Lane. 1. 2. COMMISSIONER FRANCIS moved to close the public hearing, COMMISSIONER CAMPBELL’s second, with no objections. COMMISSIONER CAMPBELL moved to 1 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 27, 2024 adopt the findings of fact, conclusions of law and order 1) that the owner of the property maintain the security of the property until the May 22, 2024 meeting of the Building and Standards Commission; and 2) that the case be continued at the May 22, 2024 meeting of the Building and Standards so that counsel can provide guidance on legal issues affecting the property, COMMISSIONER OSTA LUGO second. The motion passed on an 7-0 vote. COMMISSIONER BENIGNO was absent. Conduct a public hearing and consider case numbers CL 2023-128650; Property address: 7603 Beinville Cove. COMMISSIONER SELIG moved to close the public hearing, COMMISSIONER OSTA LUGO second, with no objections. COMMISSIONER SELIG moved to adopt the findings of fact, conclusions of law and adopt City staff’s recommendation for repair of the residential structure within 45 days, with a civil penalty of $420 per week beginning on the 46th day from the date the order is mailed and continuing until compliance is achieved, COMMISSIONER OSTA LUGO’s second. The motion carried on a 6-1 vote. COMMISSIONER FRANCIS voted nay. COMMISSIONER BENIGNO was absent. Conduct a public hearing and …
June 5, 2024 City of Austin Historic Preservation Board To whom it may concern, I am writing to express my strong support for Aisha Gooden-Williams and her family in their request to demolish structures on their property. As a scholar of the African American experience, particularly in Austin, I believe that denying this family the right to manage their property as they see fit, including demolition, would be an affront to the liberties that African Americans have fought tirelessly to secure. The legacy of African Americans in this country is deeply intertwined with issues of property and ownership. Historically, Black people were reduced to property through race-based chattel enslavement, bought, sold, and disposed of at the whims of others. Today, denying a Black family the autonomy to decide the fate of their property echoes these past injustices. The properties in question hold significant historical value. They are not just buildings but symbols of resilience and progress. My grandfather’s sister, Mrs. Winifred Hill Gooden, labored as a domestic worker in the Hoffenhiez residence for decades. As a Black woman born in the early 20th century to tenant farmers in rural Travis and Caldwell Counties, domestic work was one of the few employment opportunities available to her. Through her hard work, she was able to acquire many homes that the Hoffenhiez family reserved for “Colored” renters in the former Negro District of East Austin. This acquisition was a defining moment for Black property ownership in the area, representing a significant step toward economic empowerment for working-class Black families. I recognize and appreciate the City of Austin’s efforts, particularly through the Equity Preservation Plan, to address historical racial injustices. Preserving the histories, experiences, and contributions of African Americans and other marginalized communities is vital. Through my work with Black Austin Tours, I strive to fill the gaps in public consciousness and support programmatic efforts to this end. However, historic preservation should not solely focus on “preserving” the past. It must also consider financial and generational wealth. Equitable historic preservation involves educating and directing resources to historically excluded communities, empowering them to make decisions about their properties. If the Gooden family chooses to demolish a property to benefit from community development, they should be able to do so without impediment. The City of Austin should support their efforts to continue their family’s legacy of property ownership and economic progress. Moreover, this situation presents a …
June 10, 2024 City of Austin Historic Preservation Office Housing & Planning Department P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 To whom it may concern, I am writing to wholeheartedly endorse Mrs. Aisha Gooden-Williams and her family's impassioned appeal to safeguard the residential dwellings on their ancestral property. As a resident of Austin, born and raised, it is important to recognize the importance of preserving the rights that African Americans have worked tirelessly to achieve. It would be unjust if this family were denied the chance to exercise their property rights, including the freedom to demolish their property. Appreciating and respecting the rich historical legacy of the African American community that flourished in Central East Austin is crucial. In accordance with its 1928 plan, the City of Austin implemented measures that mandated Black residents to reside within a designated 6-square mile zone, thereby endorsing segregationist policies. This district served as the residence for Black residents, businesses, schools, and churches, and it played a crucial role in influencing the lively heritage and cultural contributions of Austin's African American community. In order to preserve the respected legacy, set forth by the Gooden family in accordance with the 1928 plan, it is of utmost importance that these properties remain undisturbed. This will greatly contribute to the preservation of the past and the development of the future of The District, encompassing the properties owned by the Gooden family. Furthermore, the Gooden properties in question possess significant historical significance. These structures are not merely physical buildings; they serve as powerful symbols of resilience and progress. Sincerely, Shameika N. Brown-Smith
Case No. CL-2024-001905 In the Matter of 1702 E Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Austin, Texas 78702 Before the Building and Standards Commission of the City of Austin, Texas State of Texas County of Travis ORDER OF THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS On March 27, 2024, under the authority of Chapters 54 and 214 of the Texas Local Government Code, the Building and Standards Commission (“the Commission”) of the City of Austin, Texas, considered 1702 E Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (“the Property”) and took action as described below. A. ORDER The Commission orders the following: I I II II I pgs 2024036431 1. The Commission ORDERS that the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for this property be adopted; 2. The Commission ORDERS that the owner complete the following within forty-five (45) days from the date the Order is mailed: a. obtain and finalize all necessary permits; b. demolish all portions of the residential structures, including any accessory structures, and remove as debris, leaving the lot clean and raked; and c. Request inspection from the City of Austin Development Services Department to verify compliance with 2(a) and 2(b) above. 3. The Commission ORDERS on the forty-sixth (46th) day if compliance is not achieved: a. b. the Code Official is authorized to proceed with demolition and to consider all portions of the residential structures, including any items in and around the structures, as debris, and dispose of as such; and the property owner shall be on notice that the Code Official is authorized to assess all expenses incurred against the property unless excepted by the Texas Constitution. A lien for those expenses may be filed by the City of Austin and recorded with Travis County Deed Records. Interest shall accrue at a rate of 10 percent per year from the date of the assessment until paid in full. VALIDITY OF ORDER NOT AFFECTED BY TRANSFER: When a Commission order has been filed in the deed records, the Commission order is valid even if the property is sold or otherwise transferred. A person who acquires an interest in the property after a Commission order is recorded is subject to the requirements of the Commission order. B. FINDINGS OF FACT The Commission makes the following findings of fact: II. III. PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION The property which is the subject of this proceeding is located at 1702 …
AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT Synopsis of Related Events For: 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD Filter by: From: May-22-2004 To: May-22-2024 Role Synopsis Location Event / File Type Report/File # Date FEL ASSLT W/ INJURY-F/V-EPO-NO CONTACT-200 YDS SAO-MAY NOT POSSESS FIR (EXECUTED) 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 ##B VIOLATION OF EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE ORDER - EPO ATTACHED/200YD STAY AWAY (EXECUTED) 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 #B ASSAULT WITH INJURY FAM VIOL - EPO ATTACHED/200 YD STAY AWAY/BIP (EXECUTED) 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 #B Warrant Warrant Warrant WT D1DC17300674 Mar-28-2017 WT D1DC08302364 Sep-26-2008 WT D1DC08302363 Sep-26-2008 ENGAGING IN ORGANIZED CRIME General Offense Report GO 2023-5019140 Aug-11-2023 FOUND LICENSE PLATE General Offense Report GO 2023-1951101 Jul-14-2023 ASSAULT BY THREAT FAM/DATING General Offense Report GO 2021-2311207 Aug-19-2021 TERRORISTIC THREAT-FAM/DAT VIO General Offense Report GO 2021-2270759 Aug-15-2021 ASSIST EMS THEFT FAMILY DISTURBANCE FAMILY DISTURBANCE FAMILY DISTURBANCE AGG ASSAULT ASSAULT WITH INJURY General Offense Report GO 2021-1311357 May-11-2021 General Offense Report GO 2021-361009 Feb-05-2021 General Offense Report GO 2020-2940789 Oct-20-2020 General Offense Report GO 2020-2030011 Jul-21-2020 General Offense Report GO 2020-1851175 Jul-03-2020 General Offense Report GO 2019-2682044 Sep-25-2019 General Offense Report GO 2019-2592048 Sep-16-2019 EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE ORDER General Offense Report GO 2019-5043870 Oct-24-2019 AGG ASSAULT FAM/DATE VIOLENCE General Offense Report GO 2019-2920273 Oct-19-2019 AGG ASSAULT FAM/DATE VIOLENCE General Offense Report GO 2019-2390038 Aug-27-2019 ASSAULT W/INJURY-FAM/DATE VIOL General Offense Report GO 2019-1041102 Apr-14-2019 FAMILY DISTURBANCE General Offense Report GO 2018-3151138 Nov-11-2018 FELONY ENHANCEMENT/ASSLT W/INJ General Offense Report GO 2018-2300553 Aug-18-2018 ASSAULT W/INJURY-FAM/DATE VIOL General Offense Report GO 2017-860688 Mar-27-2017 Printed On: Fri May 24 2024 For User: AP7267 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 #A 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 #B 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 #A 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 #B 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 #b 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 1702 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 #B 1702 E MARTIN …
From: To: Subject: Date: City of Austin Historic Preservation Office 1704 e mlk Wednesday, June 5, 2024 7:33:00 AM This message is from Jennie Davidowitz. [ ] Hi there, I know there is a hearing on these properties tonight. I could not figure out what the approving or dissenting was in regards to, but I do not approve of these 2 properties being historically preserved due to the condition of the buildings currently and no interest in upkeep from the owners. The buildings are rotting away and racoons and cats have taken ownership of the homes.
23 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 PR-2024-043844; GF-2024-058061 1704 EAST MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1916 house and ca. 1942 rear house. ARCHITECTURE One-story L-plan National Folk house with hipped roof, board-and-batten siding, and partial-width front porch supported by turned posts. Fenestration includes 2:2 wood windows; one of the original double entry doors has been converted to a window. The back house is a gabled, one-story building with horizontal wood siding and a partial width inset porch. RESEARCH The front house at 1704 East Martin Luther King, originally addressed as 1304 East 19th Street, was constructed around 1916 as rental property. Its architectural detailing marks it as an example of National Folk houses rented to working-class East Austin families during the early years of the twentieth century by Edmund and Oscar Hofheinz. According to a 2019 Historic Preservation Office report, 11 known and 13 possible houses of this style and original use remain within the East Austin Historic Resource Survey area,1 though several have since been demolished. The East Austin Context Statement notes their impact on development patterns: The first two decades of the 1900s were rampant with development throughout East Austin…residential construction in these new developments reflected evolving trends in domestic designs, as the eclectic tastes of the Victorian era waned and simpler styles…became more widespread…new [working-class] house types began to replace more traditional forms. The linear, one‐ room‐deep plans that featured gabled roofs…gave way to deeper, more box‐like plans and often had hipped or pyramidal roofs with inset porches. The effect created a more vertical emphasis. The rental houses of brothers Edmund (“E. J.”) Hofheinz and Oscar (“O. G.”) Hofheinz exemplified this trend. E. J. Hofheinz (ca. 1870–1949) was a real estate dealer and accountant, while O.G. Hofheinz (ca. 1880–1957) was an insurance salesman and developer. Together, the brothers subdivided land and built houses in East Austin and Clarksville. Real estate transaction articles in the Austin American Statesman indicate that the Hofheinz brothers both speculatively sold the houses that they built and retained them for rental income.2 Though the Hofheinz brothers rented some of their properties to tenants of color, their purchase of smaller lots and homes made property ownership even more difficult for East Austin residents. Even if African American homebuyers could secure a loan large enough to purchase a lot—a difficult feat in the era …
Case No. CL-2024-001909 In the Matter of 1704 E Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Austin, Texas 78702 Before the Building and Standards Commission of the City of Austin, Texas State of Texas County of Travis ORDER OF THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS On March 27, 2024, under the authority of Chapters 54 and 214 of the Texas Local Government Code, the Building and Standards Commission (“the Commission”) of the City of Austin, Texas, considered 1704 E Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (“the Property”) and took action as described below. A. ORDER The Commission orders the following: IIIIIIHII IIHuH H 4 pgs 2024036432 1. The Commission ORDERS that the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for this property be adopted; 2. The Commission ORDERS that the owner complete the following within forty-five (45) days from the date the Order is mailed: a. obtain and finalize all necessary permits; b. demolish all portions of the residential structures, including any accessory structures, and remove as debris, leaving the lot clean and raked; and c. Request inspection from the City of Austin Development Services Department to verify compliance with 2(a) and 2(b) above. 3. The Commission ORDERS on the forty-sixth (46th) day if compliance is not achieved: a. the Code Official is authorized to proceed with demolition and to consider all portions of the residential structures, including any items in and around the structures, as debris, and dispose of as sLich; and b. the property owner shall be on notice that the Code Official is authorized to assess all expenses incurred against the property unless excepted by the Texas Constitution. A lien for those expenses may be filed by the City of Austin and recorded with Travis County Deed Records. Interest shall accrue at a rate of 10 percent per year from the date of the assessment until paid in full. VALIDITY OF ORDER NOT AFFECTED BY TRANSFER: When a Commission order has been tiled in the deed records, the Commission order is valid even if the property is sold or otherwise transferred. A person who acquires an interest in the property after a Commission order is recorded is subject to the requirements of the Commission order. B. FINDINGS OF FACT The Commission makes the following findings of fact: II. III. PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION The property which is the subject of this proceeding is located at 1704 E …
AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT Synopsis of Related Events For: 1704 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD Filter by: From: May-22-2004 To: May-22-2024 Role Synopsis Location Event / File Type Report/File # Date ASSAULT INFORMATION General Offense Report GO 2021-90608 Jan-09-2021 ASSAULT BY CONTACT General Offense Report GO 2014-5022758 May-21-2014 EDP INTERVENTION WITH CONTACT General Offense Report GO 2012-3130973 Nov-08-2012 EDP VOLUNTARY 1704 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR General Offense Report GO 2012-1420421 May-21-2012 EDP INTERVENTION WITH CONTACT General Offense Report GO 2012-1391208 May-18-2012 THEFT General Offense Report GO 2010-5024109 May-11-2010 FAMILY DISTURBANCE General Offense Report GO 2010-581835 Feb-27-2010 THEFT INFORMATION General Offense Report GO 2009-860874 Mar-27-2009 FAMILY DISTURBANCE General Offense Report GO 2008-1751942 Jun-23-2008 CRIMINAL TRESPASS General Offense Report GO 2008-1701165 Jun-18-2008 ROM: Historic Address MARSHALL, SAMONE Dec-24-2023 1704 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD , AUSTIN TX Person Police Call zFOLLOW UP INVESTIGATION Police Call Suspicious Person Police Call xASSAULT BY CONTACT Police Call Check Welfare Urgent Police Call Alarm Burglar Police Call xEDP INTERVENTION Police Call zKIDS CALLING Police Call Hang-up Residence Police Call xEDP VOLUNTARY Printed On: Fri May 24 2024 For User: AP7267 CAD Call CAD Call CAD Call CAD Call CAD Call CAD Call CAD Call CAD Call CAD Call CP 2022-3200446 Nov-16-2022 CP 2022-3120825 Nov-08-2022 CP 2017-680651 Mar-09-2017 CP 2014-3361178 Dec-02-2014 CP 2013-2370709 Aug-25-2013 CP 2012-3130973 Nov-08-2012 CP 2012-2241419 Aug-11-2012 CP 2012-2241418 Aug-11-2012 CP 2012-1420421 May-21-2012 1704 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 1704 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 #A 1704 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 #B BLVD, 1 #B 1704 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 #B 1704 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 #A 1704 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 #A 1704 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 1704 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 1704 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 1704 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 1704 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 1704 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 1704 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 #A 1704 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 1704 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 #B 1704 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 #B 1704 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 #B 1704 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 1 Page 1 of 2 AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT Synopsis of Related Events For: 1704 …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Bertron, Cara Contreras, Kalan; Lukes, Austin Fahnestock, Sam FW: Seeking Your Guidance on COA Historic Commission Issue - Hofheinz Homes vs. Gooden Family Legacy Monday, June 17, 2024 11:58:03 AM Hi y’all, I’m late on following up on this request from Javier Wallace of Black Austin Tours. It looks like he attended ARC last week. …So y’all may have already heard Javier’s point about Black stewardship of the Hofheinz homes—a cool and important addition to the historical record. It’s not clear how that relates to the family’s demolition request. Cara From: Javier Wallace < Sent: Friday, June 7, 2024 3:23 PM To: Bertron, Cara <Cara.Bertron@austintexas.gov> Subject: Seeking Your Guidance on COA Historic Commission Issue - Hofheinz Homes vs. Gooden Family Legacy > You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Good Afternoon Cara, I hope this email finds you well. Sarah Marshall suggested I reach out to you. I am reaching out because my cousin, Aisha Gooden-Williams, called me about some issues she's having with the COA Historic Commission and the demolition of some structures on a property they own. The homes are located on East MLK and she said her permits for demolition have been denied due to the historic nature of structures, specifically as it relates to them being "Hofheinz homes." I was wondering if you had any insights, ideas, or strategies they could use in their case? I think it's important to note the history of the homes and persons that are much larger than them being "Hofheinz homes." My grandfather's sister, Mrs. Winifred Hill Gooden, labored as a domestic for the Hofheinz family for decades. Upon the death of Mrs. Hofheinz, my aunt inherited all of their rental properties in East Austin, designated for Black renters. Since, the Gooden family has been the steward of those properties and have kept longtime East Austin families in homes. I mention that, as I think it's sorely omitted from the historical narrative currently presented about "Hofheinz homes" in East Austin. Currently, when I read some of the rationale to preserve the homes, it's centered on the Hofheinz family and the architectural design of the structures. I think we should consider more than the traditional elements of historic preservation, which I know the Equity Based Plan is trying to address. I am happy to connect you …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 PR-2024-021145; GF-2024-043942 7304-06 KNOX LANE 24 – 1 PROPOSAL RESEARCH Relocate an early twentieth century house with 1940s vernacular additions to a lot outside the city limits. ARCHITECTURE The building at 7304 Knox Lane is an eclectic house with early Ranch and vernacular stylistic influences applied to what appears to be an early-twentieth-century vernacular farmhouse. It is one and one-half stories in height, with an L-shaped plan and intersecting partial-width porches. Its compound roofline features deep eaves with cedar shakes at gable ends. Fenestration includes 8:8 wood windows of varying dimensions. The house at Knox Lane and Running Rope Lane, known as 7304 or 7306 Knox, appears to have been constructed in the early twentieth century and augmented heavily by the Knox family in the 1940s. The land was purchased in the 1930s by Mary Lou and Warren Penn Knox. W. P. Knox, the district commissioner for the Boy Scouts of America, turned the property into a day camp for boys called Running Rope Ranch. Knox was a Vermont native who moved to Austin after World War I. After serving as an Army captain in World War II, he became involved in Central Texas outdoor youth activities, including work as the official operator of the Arrowhead Ranch Camp in Kerrville, before opening Running Rope Ranch in the 1940s. The ranch offered riding lessons, hiking and survival training, swimming in the spring-fed pool—the land boasted seven natural springs, which were later identified by Margaret Thomas Knox as a habitat of the threatened Jollyville Plateau salamander1—and other outdoorsmanship training. From 1959 to 1966, legendary Austin horsewoman Ginger Pool taught at the ranch.2 The Knox family operated the day camp for ten years. Knox, noted as “larger than life” in posthumous publications, had eclectic interests. He entertained his pupils by showcasing rope tricks he learned as a rodeo performer after WWI. He was a life member of the Marshall Ford Game Protective Association, volunteered on the Council of the Texas Confederate Home for Men, and taught Sunday school at University United Methodist Church. In later years, James and Margaret Thomas Knox and their children moved to the property. Margaret Knox, Captain W. P. Knox’s daughter-in-law, was the daughter of famed Austin architect Roy L. Thomas. She married aviator and P.O.W. James Knox in 1944. After he retired from the military, the couple moved …
From: To: Subject: Date: Fahnestock, Sam FW: August 7 Meeting Wednesday, August 7, 2024 9:25:13 AM External Email - Exercise Caution Mr. Fahnestock, Just to clarify. I mean you should add the following to what already exists in my public comment for tonight. I do NOT mean you should include all the correspondence between you and me and the emails from the others. Commissioners: I remain strongly opposed to the developer’s request to relocate the existing structure on the Knox Lane property. The developer has yet to communicate with neighbors on Running Rope who would be most affected. Please see my other comments immediately below. Thank you. James Jarrett From: Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 9:22 AM To: 'Fahnestock, Sam' <Sam.Fahnestock@austintexas.gov> Subject: August 7 Meeting Mr. Fahnestock, Please add this to my earlier email for the public comment section of tonight’s meeting. I will not be speaking or calling in. Thank you. Commissioners: I remain strongly opposed to the developer’s request to relocate the existing structure on the Knox Lane property. The developer has yet to communicate with neighbors on Running Rope who would be most affected. Please see my other comments immediately below. Thank you. James Jarrett From: Fahnestock, Sam <Sam.Fahnestock@austintexas.gov> Sent: Friday, August 2, 2024 9:20 AM To: Subject: RE: Knox Lane Development: July 3 Meeting Good morning, Mr. Jarrett, All backup from the past meeting will be migrated to the new meeting and will be posted online today at 3PM. If you have any updated materials, please send them to me and I will post them! Thank you,
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Jack Richards Fahnestock, Sam RE: Knox Ranch Development in NW Hills Monday, June 24, 2024 3:35:06 PM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Mr. Fahnestock- sign up for this? 1. Is there an upcoming hearing re this project? If so, I would like to attend by phone. Where can I 2. I would like my slightly amended comments to be substituted for my earlier email if possible. Please see below for the amended comments. 3. Will you discuss these questions with me? Possibly what I’m asking for is groundless. Possibly not. I would like the City of Austin to help me rather than a developer explaining the law to me, who obviously has a conflict of interest/is adverse to me on this issue. 4. Is the development plan approved, regardless of whether the home is designated “historic”? I was not given notice of this, or at least it’s been years since I received any notice. Thanks, Jack Richards Jack Richards | Shareholder | Trop, Pruner & Hu, P.C. | 512.517.6051 Patent Procurement, Litigation, and Counseling From: Fahnestock, Sam <Sam.Fahnestock@austintexas.gov> Sent: Monday, June 24, 2024 10:52 AM > To: Jack Richards < Cc: Subject: RE: Knox Ranch Development in NW Hills Hi Mr. Richards, Thank you for writing in – I understand your concerns. I will add your comments to backup for the case so the Commission may review them ahead of the next meeting, and they can take them into consideration when making their decision. You may wish to call the applicant to address your questions. You should have received a notice in the mail about the relocation of the house on the property if you live within 500 feet, which has their contact information on it, but here it is just in case: Ricca Keepers (512) 550-6508 Ricca is just the one relocating the existing house, but she may be able to put you in contact with the developer. I do not have their information, unfortunately, but I hope you’re able to get in contact with the right people to address these issues! Thank you, Sam Fahnestock Planner II | he/him City of Austin | Planning Department P: (512) 974-3393 E: sam.fahnestock@austintexas.gov 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas > From: Jack Richards < Sent: Monday, June 24, 2024 8:50 AM To: Fahnestock, Sam …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Champe Fitzhugh Historic Preservation Office; Fahnestock, Sam Jack Richards; Knox Lane Development: July 3 Meeting Wednesday, June 26, 2024 1:38:18 PM Betsy Clements Some people who received this message don't often get email from is important . Learn why this External Email - Exercise Caution To whom it may concern: My name is Champe Fitzhugh, and I live with my wife and our 3 boys at 7221 Running Rope. We are directly across the street from the entrance to the short Knox Lane cul-de- sac which ends at the Knox property. At the July 3 meeting, it is my understanding that Mr. Jimmy Nassour intends to speak. Apparently Mr. Nassour represented that he has had several meetings with nearby residents regarding his plan to redevelop the historic Knox property. If that is the case, and I do not believe it is, those meetings did not involve us, despite our being directly impacted by the proposed plans. The development “plans” continue to experience mission creep. Mr. Nassour now apparently proposes 20 ADUs rather than the original single-family home project. Of course all of his plans have a single entrance and exit, one that involves traffic aimed directly at our home. There is no infrastructure to support the number of vehicles that would involve. There is no accounting for the environmental devastation such a development would entail. This is just a developer, with no regard for anything but his pocketbook, trying to take advantage of a situation. The Knox property is a historical feature of our neighborhood. It is a scarce natural water source for wildlife. It is a singular property in the City of Austin. Allowing someone to callously destroy that, with an indefinite plan, a single entrance and exit onto a quiet residential street (one that would have to provide for, conservatively, the comings and goings of 40 new vehicles) would be to completely disregard the neighborhoods, the citizens, and the many, many children who regularly ride their bikes up and down Running Rope, use it to walk to school (we have a group of about 9 children who walk to Doss every morning), and to permit the creation of health and safety hazards while allowing the destruction of natural resources. No one would benefit from this plan except for Mr. Nassour and his wealthy investors. There have not been ANY meetings regarding 20 ADUs. …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Fahnestock, Sam " " Knox Lane -- Relocation Permit--July 3 Thursday, June 27, 2024 10:34:44 AM ; External Email - Exercise Caution Mr. Fahnestock, Below are my comments for inclusion in the July 3rd Commissioner packet. Also I wish to register to speak by phone. The pertinent registration information is at the end of this email. Dear Members, I object to the proposed relocation permit for the property at 7304 Knox Lane. James E. Jarrett 7301 Running Rope Austin, TX 78731 Comments: My objections about relocation of the Knox house are four-fold. 1. Relocation does not preserve the house which has been the centerpiece of a large part of the nearby Northwest Hills land. This house has been a major landmark for several generations of Northwest Hills families. As a homeowner that can see the dwelling from my property, I can attest that for at least 32 years it has been decorated during the holidays as a gingerbread house. Not only have nearby families come by on foot to view the spectacle but cars often were parked on Knox Lane so that children and their parents could view this special structure. 2. Communication by the developer and his team with neighbors has been abysmal. I know of only two meetings that have occurred: February 2013 and July 2015. Nothing has been shared in 9 years. And while the postponement from the June 5th meeting to this July 3rd meeting supposedly was to allow time for providing residents an opportunity to meet with the developer, he has not reached out to schedule anything with us on Running Rope, the street that will be most affected. At the May 1 Commission meeting, the developer mentioned he had met with someone from the Northwest Austin Civic Association (NWACA). No date was given. Besides this obvious omission, Commission members should know that NWACA traditionally has never become involved as either a proponent or an opponent of proposed new developments in Northwest Hills. 3. 20 ADUs—Nothing has been communicated by either the developer or the City of Austin about this to my knowledge. We do not know if they have been approved, if these 20 ADUs would be in lieu of, or in addition to, the original 13 single family homes proposed. 4. The traffic situation from the original 13 proposed homes would be bad enough. (There are no sidewalks …
June 27, 2024 City of Austin P.O Box 1088 Austin, Tx 78767 Subject Property: 7304 Knox Lane Dear City of Austin, Please see the attached documentation and application for the relocation of 7304 Knox Lane primary residence. In reference, to the attached Exhibits A, B, and C, that support and reveal the owner’s longstanding communication with the current neighborhood. In fact, over the years the petitioner has stayed in close communication with the neighborhood’s Mr. Charlie Galvin and the rest of the NWACA Board, refer to Exhibit B, email communication. On May 1, 2024 during the HLC meeting Mr. Hector Rivero, communicated that as a resident of the neighborhood he was not aware of this project. So, the petitioner postponed being placed on the agenda for June until Mr. Rivero’s questions were answered. After multiple attempts to schedule a time to meet with him and the neighborhood we did not hear back. Yet, the owner has over the years already met with the leadership and has a longstanding relationship with this neighborhood. The owner has kept the NWACA Team up to date and communication is also placed in the newsletter. We are asking the Historic Land commission to grant us the ability to relocate this house and help another family. Please refer to Exhibit A, in reference to the subdivision that was reviewed and processed by the City of Austin Staff and does meet the City of Austin’s code requirements. In Exhibit C, please find the contractor who has signed an affidavit communicating a successful relocation is possible. We look forward to working with you on these lots. Please let me know if you have any questions or need further information. Sincerely, Ricca Keepers, MUP Keepers Land Planning Exhibit A Exhibit B Exhibit C AFFIDAVIT OF KEVIN WOODWORTH STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TRAVIS § § § BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, a notary public in and for the State of Texas, on this day personally appeared Kevin Woodworth known to me, and who, after being by me duly sworn on oath stated: “My name is Kevin Woodworth, I am over the age of 21 years, I have personal knowledge of the facts stated herein, which are all true and correct, and am fully competent to make this Affidavit. I am President of Blue Moon Builders. I have contracted with the owner of the property located at 7304 Knox Lane, …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Fahnestock, Sam Re: Knox Lane Development: July 3 Meeting Tuesday, July 2, 2024 12:43:28 PM ; External Email - Exercise Caution To whom it may concern: My name is Christopher Spandikow. My wife, twin 8-year old children, and I live at 7219 Running Rope. I completely agree with Mr Fitzhugh’s assessment provided in his email. I won’t repeat those same points here. Instead, I’ll offer my proof-point. My family also has not been in contact with Mr. Jimmy Nassour even though we live right next to the Fitzhugh and across from the Knox property. I respectfully recommend the committee to not take Mr. Nassour’s word on topics going forward, but would instead suggest that the committee seek proof of all of his claims. Thank you for your consideration and service. Best Regards, Christopher Spandikow Good morning, Mr. Fitzhugh, On Thu, Jun 27, 2024 at 9:18 AM Fahnestock, Sam <Sam.Fahnestock@austintexas.gov> wrote: Thank you for writing your concerns. I will upload your comments for the Commission to review ahead of the meeting. Thank you, Sam Fahnestock Planner II | he/him City of Austin | Planning Department P: (512) 974-3393 E: sam.fahnestock@austintexas.gov 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas > From: Champe Fitzhugh < Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 1:38 PM To: Historic Preservation Office <Preservation@austintexas.gov>; Fahnestock, Sam <Sam.Fahnestock@austintexas.gov> Cc: Jack Richards < Betsy Clements < Subject: Knox Lane Development: July 3 Meeting >; > ; ; ; Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution To whom it may concern: My name is Champe Fitzhugh, and I live with my wife and our 3 boys at 7221 Running Rope. We are directly across the street from the entrance to the short Knox Lane cul-de-sac which ends at the Knox property. At the July 3 meeting, it is my understanding that Mr. Jimmy Nassour intends to speak. Apparently Mr. Nassour represented that he has had several meetings with nearby residents regarding his plan to redevelop the historic Knox property. If that is the case, and I do not believe it is, those meetings did not involve us, despite our being directly impacted by the proposed plans. The development “plans” continue to experience mission creep. Mr. Nassour now apparently proposes 20 ADUs rather than the original single-family home project. Of course all of his plans have …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 PR-2024-096343; GF-2024-101131 5303 SAMUEL HUSTON AVENUE 25 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1963 church. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH The main sanctuary is an A-frame structure with vertical stained glass, stacked-limestone cladding, and a central entrance beneath a simple gabled portico. The attached fellowship hall is a one-story extension with a compound hipped and gabled roof and limestone cladding over CMU. Rehoboth Primitive Baptist Church was founded in 1962, according to the Church history archived on the congregation’s website. A group of church elders from two different worship groups met at what was likely the Giese-Stark Store on San Bernard Street to discuss their vision, and by July of 1962, they had broken ground on a new church building at 5303 Samuel Huston Avenue. After the first pastor, Reverend R. H. Howard, left the church in 1967, Reverend R. D. Reese led the congregation until his death in 2005.1 In a 2019 writeup on Mid-Century Modern churches across the state, Preservation Texas defined these structures’ importance to our built environment: In the years following World War II, a mobile and growing population in Texas found the need to build new churches and synagogues in urban, suburban, and even small rural communities across the state. Texas architects designed new structures that reflected a modern age, employing innovative construction methods and new materials resulting in striking progressive sacred places. But in recent years, urban populations have changed, and the demands of 21st- century congregations often cannot be contained in the buildings of the mid-twentieth century. As a result, Midcentury Modern Sacred Places are threatened with destruction as congregations relocate or consolidate and their often-valuable property is sold for redevelopment.2 As a neighborhood-scale place of worship built during this age of evolving modernism, the Rehoboth Primitive Baptist Church’s Mid-Century Modern design language of sweeping eaves and dramatically tapering roofline reflects its founding congregation’s innovation in their desire to unite and uplift their community. PROPERTY EVALUATION 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 for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of mid-century Modern ecclesiastical architecture on a neighborhood scale. b. Historical association. The property is …
Equity-Based Preservation Plan Learning from Our Past to Shape a Future for Everyone 2024 Austin, Texas Preservation Plan Working Group Historic Landmark Commission Vision for Historic Preservation Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. These images represent community heritage to Austinites: Lunar New Year celebrations, Mayfield Park, the landmarked Mary Baylor House in Clarksville, a Mexican American celebration at the Capitol, Barton Hills homes, Huston-Tillotson University. Preservation Plan Working Group Michelle Benavides Linda Y. Jackson Leslie Ornelas 1 Noel Bridges 1 Julia Brookins* Meghan King* Emily Payne Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* Brita Wallace* 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Kevin Koch Misael Ramos* 1 Bob Ward 1 Ursula A. Carter Kelechi Madubuko 1 Mary Reed* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Maria Solis* 1 Erin Waelder 1 Mary Jo Galindo* 1 Brenda Malik Jerry Garcia 1 Hanna Huang* 1 Alyson McGee 1 Debra Murphy 2 Lori Renteria 1 Gilbert Rivera 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 * Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 member only 2 Phase 2 member only The Preservation Plan Working Group included 26 community members who developed this draft plan in phase 1. Land Acknowledgment Land acknowledgments are a practice to recognize Indigenous Peoples as original stewards of the land who still have an enduring relationship with their traditional territories. We include this acknowledgment in the Equity-Based Preservation Plan as an expression of gratitude and appreciation to those whose territory we reside on and a way of honoring the Indigenous Peoples who have lived and worked on the land known as Austin, Texas. Land acknowledgments do not exist in the past tense or historical context. Colonialism is a current and ongoing process, and we need to be mindful that we are participating in it by living on colonized land. To ensure meaningful recognition and inclusion of Indigenous Peoples, more work needs to happen as part of the implementation of this plan. We acknowledge, with respect, that the land known as Texas has been home to many groups for more than 16,000 years. These include the Tonkawa, the Mescalero Apache, the Lipan Apache, the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo (Tigua people), the Texas Band of Yaqui Indians, the Coahuiltecan, the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, the …
CASE NUMBER: C14H- 2024-0115 HLC DATE: September 4, 2024 PC DATE: TBD CC Date: TBD ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET APPLICANT: Phoebe Allen (owner-initiated) HISTORIC NAME: Freida and Walter Bohn House WATERSHED: Shoal Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 906 W. 17th Street ZONING CHANGE: SF-3 to SF-3-H COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from family residence (SF-3) to family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: architecture and historical associations. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Capital Metro, Del Valle Community Coalition, East Austin Conservancy, El Concilio Mexican- American Neighborhoods, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Greater East Austin Neighborhood Association, Guadalupe Association for an Improved Neighborhood, Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Neighbors United for Progress, Organization of Central East Austin Neighborhoods, Plaza Saltillo TOD Staff Liaison, Preservation Austin, SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, Tejano Town BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; 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. The Frieda & Walter Bohn House is an excellent example of a Craftsman bungalow designed by Austin luminary Hugo Kuehne. Notably, Kuehne worked on the building twice, as he designed the initial structure and returned, more than twenty years later, to add stylistic updates as the Bohn family’s needs changed. The application for historic zoning, compiled by Phoebe Allen, describes the building’s architectural merits: The Frieda & Walter Bohn House was built in 1924 on Outlot 16 on Seventeenth Street between San Gabriel and Pearl Streets…An asymmetrical wing plan, the house has a wood frame; upper walls are stucco with wood trim, and the lower story is brown brick veneer. There is one central, interior brick chimney…The low-pitched, metal gable roof with rafter …
CASE NUMBER: PR-2024-064274; GF-2024-073040 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET HLC DATES: July 3, 2024; August 7, 2024; September 4, 2024 PC DATE: TBD CC Date: TBD APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-opposed) HISTORIC NAME: East End Saloon/Eisenbeiser’s; 1500 Club/1500 Beauty and Barber Shop WATERSHED: Boggy Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 1500 East 12th Street ZONING CHANGE: CS-MU-NCCD-NP to CS-MU-H-NCCD-NP (Central East Austin NP) COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommend historic zoning to Planning Commission and City Council. Otherwise, require a City of Austin Documentation Package before releasing the demolition permit. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: architecture, community value, and historical associations. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: July 3, 2024 – initiate historic zoning (10-0) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727/kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Davis-Thompson, Del Valle Community Coalition, East Austin Conservancy, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Neighbors United for Progress, Organization of Central East Austin Neighborhoods , Preservation Austin, Residents of E 12th St, SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, Urban Renewal Board of the City of Austin DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The 2016 East Austin Historic Resource Survey lists the property as eligible for local landmark listing based on historical associations and community value, and individual listing on the National Register of Historic Places for its significance in the area of land development and community planning. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; 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. The building is a vernacular commercial building, a typology rapidly disappearing in Austin. It was recommended as a preservation priority requiring stabilization in a 2019 letter from the Organization of Central East Austin Neighborhoods.1 Originally constructed as a two-story store building, occupants constructed one-story rear additions in and outside of the period of significance. It has a hipped roof with a …
Sandlin Services, LLC P: (806)679-7303 TBPELS Firm # 21356 July 1, 2024 Historic Landmark Commission City of Austin 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Engineer’s Letter of Support for Demolition Permit 1500 E. 12th St. – #2024-064274 PR Dear Historic Landmark Commissioners, As the Professional Engineer, we object to the staff recommendation to initiate Historic Zoning or otherwise require a Documentation Package before releasing the demolition permit. As you will see, the public benefits afforded by demolition of the structure far outweigh the marginal benefits of allowing it to remain, and my justification is based on the following facts: 1. This structure type is not conducive nor available for relocation. Anything other than demolition is a 2. Various Civil Engineering Infrastructure items built around the structure are non-compliant with safety hazard to the community. modern safety driven setbacks. 3. Structure proximity to the adjacent major power infrastructure per National Electric Code as also used by the City of Austin is non-compliant. This is a disaster waiting to happen and the structure cannot remain. 4. The structure’s location related to public Right-Of-Way proves compliant sidewalks and sight distance unfeasible, endangering the safety, health and welfare of the members of the public amongst other conflicts. Due to the considerable risk to the health, safety and welfare of the public, it is our professional duty to inform you of the importance that this demolition plan be approved. Should you have any questions or need anything further at this time, please contact me at (806) 679-7303. Sincerely, Nick Sandlin, P.E. President & Principal TBPELS Firm# 21356 1
NOTICE OF VIOLATION Case Number: CV-2024-087824 via Certified Mail #7019 1640 0001 2753 9427 City of Austin P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX, 78767 July 16, 2024 SODOSOPA SALMON LP % 2001 AGENCY CORPORATION 14160 DALLAS PKWY STE 800 DALLAS, TX 75254 RE: 1500 E 12TH ST AUSTIN TX 78702 Locally known as 1500 E 12TH ST AUSTIN TX 78702 Legally described as 106 X 148FT OF BLK 1 OLT 36 DIVISION B Zoned as CS-MU-NCCD-NP Parcel Number 0208090119 Dear SODOSOPA SALMON LP % 2001 AGENCY CORPORATION: The City of Austin Development Services Department investigated the property described above. Austin City Code violations were found that require your immediate attention. A description of the violation(s) and compliance timeframe(s) are provided in the attached violation report. After receipt of this Notice, and until compliance is attained, the Austin City Code prohibits the sale, lease, or transfer of this property unless: You provide the buyer, lessee, or other transferee a copy of this Notice of Violation; and You provide the name and address of the buyer, lessee, or other transferee to the Code Official. For additional information, I can be reached at (512) 974-1958 or Andres.DeLaVera@austintexas.gov. Please reference case number CV-2024-087824. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. If I am unavailable, contact DSD Code Connect line at (512) 974-CODE (2633) or DSDCodeConnect@austintexas.gov. Para obtener más información, llame al (512) 974-1958 o enviar un correo electrónico a Andres.DeLaVera@austintexas.gov. Por favor, consulte caso número CV-2024-087824. El horario de atención es: lunes a viernes, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Si no estoy disponible, comuníquese con DSD Code Connect marcando al (512) 974-CODE (2633) o por correo electrónico DSDCodeConnect@austintexas.gov. Sincerely, Andres De La Vera, Code Inspector C City of Austin Development Services Department VIOLATION REPORT Date of Notice: July 16, 2024 Code Officer: Case Number: Property Address: Andres De La Vera CV-2024-087824 1500 E 12TH ST AUSTIN TX 78702 Locally known as 1500 E 12TH ST AUSTIN TX 78702 Zoned as CS-MU-NCCD-NP The items listed below are violations of the Austin City Code, and require your immediate attention. If the violations are not brought into compliance within the timeframes listed in this report, enforcement action may be taken. Timeframes start from the Date of Notice. Violation Type: STRUCTURE MAINTENANCE Austin City Code Section: Vacant structures and land (§301.3) Description of Violation: All vacant structures and premises thereof or vacant …
STRUCTURAL LETTER Foundation Engineering & Inspection (FEI Engineering) 6701 Rialto Blvd, Austin TX 78735 (512) 956-1030 FEInspectionLLC@gmail.com Texas Firm #: 22625 Structural Letter 1397 07/30/2024 1500 E 12th St. Austin, TX Project Number: Date of Inspection: Date: July 31, 2024 Subject: Designation: Site Address: To whom it may concern: FEI is pleased to submit this “Structural Letter” to provide an engineering evaluation regarding the safety and adequacy of the structure at the above-mentioned location. The purpose of the site inspection was to take pictures and visually evaluate the structural members. Please note that the inspection was only performed in the area where it was mentioned above. Other areas of the structure were excluded from this inspection. Please note that all observations and recommendations are strictly my professional opinion and may differ from those of other professionals. This report may be revised if new information about the building becomes available. SITE DATA: According to the information obtained from online sources and the owner's representative the structure was built approximately on or about 1915. The structure is wood-framed with a combination of soil-supported pier and beam foundation as well as slab-on-grade concrete slab. The roof covering consisted of composite shingles and the exterior consisted of vinyl and wood siding. For the purpose of this report, FEI considers the front of the building as south. OBSERVATION: Upon the inspection of the exterior as well as the interior of the structure (the interior of the house was not fully accessible due to safety concerns) significant structural concerns were noticed which include but are not limited to; rotation of the west wall of the structure, severely deteriorated and compromised floor framing system, excessive deflection of the interior beams and second-floor framing, substandard/sunken/leaning footings, etc. Please note that due to the safety concerns mentioned previously, the second floor was not inspected. CONCLUSION: Based on the observations at the subject property and our subsequent engineering evaluation, it is FEI’s professional opinion that: The existing structure is NOT adequate to support the anticipated loads. Due to the extent of the damage, significant improvements must be made to return the structure to adequacy, and based on the current condition of the building improvement may pose a risk to the individuals involved in the process therefore demolition and replacement is recommended. GENERAL NOTES: o We recommend performing the recommendations only according to structural plans that have been stamped …
July 1, 2024 Historic Landmark Commission City of Austin 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Ownership Letter of Opposition to Staff Recommendation 1500 E. 12th St. – #2024-064274 PR Dear Historic Landmark Commissioners, As the Authorized Agent for the Owner, we hereby object to the Staff recommendation to initiate Historic Designation, Zoning or otherwise require a Documentation Package before releasing the demolition permit for the site located at 1500 E. 12th St for case #2024-064274 PR. Sincerely, Nick Sandlin, P.E. President & Principal TBPELS Firm# 21356 1
OCEAN Trey Salinas and Talia Hill—3 Point Partners Eureka development plans for East 12th Street Summary of Feedback 06.24.2019 We are glad that Eureka is ready to work with the community on appropriate development, both within the Urban Renewal Area and further along the street. Our feedback below regards property within the Urban Renewal Area and the Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan—Blocks 1-9 and 11-17. http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=322262 Development priorities: Historic/cultural preservation; walkable, neighborhood-scaled retail and commercial; and compatible structures and uses that comply with current development controls in place. Historic preservation priorities: I.Q. Hurdle House, Bible Believers Church, and Eisenbeiser/Ministry of Challenge building. We are appreciative of recent efforts to stabilize the I. Q. Hurdle House and hopeful that implementation of a long-term plan for restoration/reuse at 1416 East 12th Street will occur within two years. A new roof may be needed to forestall more deterioration of the Eisenbeiser/Ministry of Challenge building, and please keep in mind that planning documents for East 12th Street may provide leeway for dealing with infrastructure challenges specific to that site. There is a great deal of frustration regarding block-lengths of vacant land owned by Eureka that has not been redeveloped in line with the development priorities described above. Eureka has owned one empty block (Block 2) since 2015. Developing long-vacant parcels versus acquiring more property or demolishing existing housing is the least controversial and potentially most productive way to promote positive change along the street. Robust, transparent and responsive engagement of area stakeholders is critical to a collaborative process. Input should be logged, along with the specific source of the input and that individual’s or organization’s relationship to the Urban Renewal Area. Thank you for clarifying that next steps in the engagement piece of the planning process will occur in August/September. It would be helpful for stakeholders to get a sense at that time of the team’s anticipated planning arc, so that individuals and groups know generally what steps to expect and approximately when they may occur. Timelines and deliverables help build faith in a shared outcome—successful, timely implementation. We agree that a neighborhood-by-neighborhood approach to planning for Eureka’s properties is much better than generating a master plan. We suggest that this planning exercise identify priority sites upon which to focus so that steady, concurrent progress along the entire urban renewal stretch is achieved, rather than serially completing one neighborhood plan process, implementing it and …
August 6, 2024 Historic Landmark Commission City of Austin 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Engineer’s Letter of Support for Demolition Permit 1500 E. 12th St. – #2024-064274 PR Dear Historic Landmark Commissioners, As the Professional Engineer, we continue to object to the staff recommendation to initiate Historic Zoning or otherwise require a Documentation Package before releasing the demolition permit. As a Professional Engineer (P.E.) with over 12 years of experience in civil engineering in Austin, I have developed extensive expertise in urban redevelopment, infrastructure planning, walkability improvements, etc. I also want to share that not only am I a Professional Engineer who takes his duties seriously, I’m an Austin resident, born here in the 1980s. Based on the previous commissions meeting repeated statements, I heard no concerns related to public safety or most importantly based on the history of structure. The staff’s short presentation was not the focus of the commission. I heard only denial of any safety issues, emotionally based opinions, and attacks on the landowner. This appeared to be based on a single speaker, who focused solely on concerns about the landowner. It was evident to me as a resident, the Historic Landmark Commission aims to block any development of the owner’s property leaving the City of Austin citizens to forever deal with the hazard at this intersection. After performing additional research and listening to at the last hearing, we even more strongly advise that the building presents too many safety hazards to remain. Furthermore, it is undeniable that far more public benefits would be gained by enabling demolition of this structure to advance without delay. Here are facts to further support this recommendation: 1. As the building sits today, presents an unsafe situation. Various Civil Engineering Infrastructure items built around the structure are non-compliant with modern safety driven setbacks. a. We reached out to Austin Energy, which stated the following: “… it does not meet our current standard clearances. We would not permit a new building to be built in that same location. A new building would have to be set back further from our facilities.” That is a direct quote from an email from Austin Energy’s Power System Managing Engineer. b. The structure’s location related to public right-of-way proves compliant sidewalks and sight distance unfeasible, endangering the safety, health and welfare of the members of the public amongst other conflicts. c. These setbacks exist …
August 2, 2024 RE: 1500 East 12th Street Dear Chair Heimsath, Vice Chair Witt Featherston, and Members of the Historic Landmark Commission, Preservation Austin exists to empower Austinites to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful community culture through preservation. We write to you today in support of designating 1500 East 12th Street as a City of Austin Historic Landmark for its Architecture, Historic Association, and Community Value. Our support for this case is in alignment with our Underrepresented Heritage Advocacy Priority, which seeks to identify and designate historic sites associated with African Americans, Mexican Americans, Native Americans, the LGBTQIA community, and women. Built between 1889 and 1911, the store at 1500 E. 12th St. traces the diverse heritage of East Austin. The building’s early history reflects the German heritage of Austin and Central Texas – initially constructed by grocer and politician Christian J. Willhem, it was later acquired by Dessau merchants Ernest and Louisa Eisenbeiser, who operated a produce and dry goods store, a saloon, and a restaurant there. In 1950, Black businessman Buford Johnson purchased the building, transforming it into a community hub for East Austin’s African American population during the Jim Crow era. By the mid-1950s, the building housed the Fifteen Hundred Beauty and Barber Shops, as well as Club Fifteen Hundred, a bar and music venue. It later became the home of the Gamma Eta Alpha chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, the oldest fraternity in America to admit Black members. The building is prominently situated at the corner of E. 12th and Comal Streets, directly across from the I.Q. Hurdle and Southgate-Lewis Houses – both landmarks of Austin’s Black heritage – reflecting the greater importance of this intersection to the story of Black East Austin. Preservation Austin wholeheartedly supports the designation of 1500 E. 12th St. as a City of Austin Historic Landmark. We thank you for your consideration of this case and for your service to the City of Austin. Sincerely, Melissa Barry, President
CAUSE NO. ------ ST ATE OF TEXAS IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT vs CITY OF AUSTIN SODOSOPA SALMON LP IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS § § § § § AFFIDAVIT FOR WARRANT OF ARREST AND DETENTION The undersigned on oath, makes the following statement: Affiant, Inspector Willis Adams #13067, who after being duly sworn by me, Willis Adams has good reason to believe Inspector 21, 2023, Sodosopa Salmon LP did commit the offense 32, fail to obtain Building and does believe of violating that on or about September City Code, § 25-11- Austin Permit. Municipal Court #65113. statement person working who personally is based upon information for the City of Austin Development such offense: The forgoing credible Compliance, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL OF AUSTIN. Salmon LP failed to obtain structure. To wit: Being the owner of the property a building by Inspector Services THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED IN JURISDICTION at 1500 E. 12th Street Bldg. B, Sodosopa of the permanent for work conducted in the interior observed OF THE CITY observed Adams, a permit Willis Department-Code located Services Compliance a code complaint Department-Code the property Willis regarding 7, 2020, Inspector at 1500 E. 12th Adams conducted On August 3, 2020, the City of Austin Development received TX. 78702. On August ommercial property structure, with structural damage, and what appeared to and observed a c Inspector inside work occurring in the dumpsters, parking full of debris, with case notes and photographs. Inspector owner. Inspector Adams could not locate the Travis researched mailing property inspections at 1500 E. notice for the property. and found that Sodasopa Salmon LP, with a is the owner of the Austin TX. 78701-2172, any building Records of 1 108 Lavaca St. STE 110-348 his findings to the property Adams Inspector Bldg. B Austin of said location be • Street Bldg. B. Inspector • Street Bldg. B. • Street an inspection address at 1500 E. 12th 12th Adams sent a code violation Adams documented two, twenty foot roll away of the structure. Adams continued Adams observed lot. Inspector Appraisal to conduct permits staged Central follow up Willis Adams observed the Amanda Database Adams conducted repairs On May 23, 2023, Inspector Street Bldg. B. Inspector Adams searched performed. Inspector On May 24, 2023, Inspector violation and providing certified mail green card was returned violation's notification requirements of Adams observed the Adams sent by certified and did not find a build …
From: To: Subject: Date: Eric Standridge Fahnestock, Sam 1500 East 12th street Tuesday, June 4, 2024 9:32:24 PM [You don't often get email from https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] . Learn why this is important at External Email - Exercise Caution Hello Sam, My name is Eric and my am a member of the OCEAN, the planning contact team for central east Austin. I drove by this building today and noticed what appears to be active demolition/deconstruction in progress. Upon looking it up it on the city permit search it appears historic was rejected yesterday. I’ll admit I don’t know what that means, but I have been involved in numerous discussion about this building for years, mostly how it’s a demolition by neglect case study. Along with the IQ Hurdle house across the street and the South Gate Lewis house, this intersection has three eligible buildings which is rare in Austin generally. Surely, a 109 year old building identified as worthy of preservation in the east Austin historic survey would at least get a hearing at the landmark commission. Please call me to discuss. Thank you, -eric standridge 512-947-5766 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov."
From: To: Subject: Date: OCEAN Contact Team Fahnestock, Sam Fwd: Please recommend historic zoning for 1500 E 12th Street Tuesday, July 2, 2024 8:21:07 AM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Thank you for your attention to Item 26. Sincerely, Nate > ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: OCEAN Contact Team < Date: Tue, Jul 2, 2024 at 8:15 AM Subject: Please recommend historic zoning for 1500 E 12th Street To: <BC-Ben.Heimsath@austintexas.gov>, <BC-Witt.Featherston@austintexas.gov>, <bc- juanraymon.rubio@austintexas.gov>, <BC-Raymond.Castillo@austintexas.gov>, <bc- jamie.alvarez@austintexas.gov>, <BC-Trey.McWhorter@austintexas.gov>, <BC- Carl.Larosche@austintexas.gov>, <bc-roxanne.evans@austintexas.gov>, <BC- Tara.Dudley@austintexas.gov>, <BC-Harmony.Grogan@austintexas.gov>, <BC- Kevin.Koch@austintexas.gov> Cc: <sam.fahenstock@austintexas.gov> Dear Chair Heimsath, Vice Chair Featherston and the Historic Landmark Commission: The Organization of Central East Austin Neighborhoods contact team appreciates staff's research and recommendation that 1500 E 12th Street be designated a historic landmark. We encourage you to elevate that assessment to council with your full support. This structure--known in past lives as the Ministry of Challenge, Eisenbeiser Grocery, Club Fifteen Hundred and Fifteen Hundred Beauty and Barber Shops-- has a long and varied history of adaptive reuse and mixed use dating back to the 1890s, and together with the I.Q. Hurdle House (at 1416) and Southgate-Lewis House (at 1501) comprises a historic anchor at the corner of E 12th and Comal Streets. While the Southgate-Lewis House has become the subject of renewed restoration efforts by the longtime owner, the W.H. Passon Historical Society, sadly, the other two properties have deteriorated and languished under the eight-year tenure of a Dallas holding company's entities called Sodosopa Salmon LP and Poisonous Poinsettia LP. As you may know, that company has amassed scores of properties along and nearby E 12th Street, restoring none and building nothing but fences and parking lots. That should not be the future for a high-profile site which, under decades of African American and German immigrant stewardship, provided groceries, libations, personal services, and even rehabilitation and supportive housing. That should not be the future for properties called out in the 2016 East Austin Historic Survey as eligible for landmark status. E 12th Street needs buildings that testify to its past and invite new waves of vitality and community within them; the street has its fill of clearance, vacancy, temporary uses, fences and parking lots. East 12th needs your courage, commitment and sustained attention to prevail and thrive in the face of indifferent actors who mock its legacy with LPs …
From: To: Subject: Date: Eric Standridge Fahnestock, Sam Re: 1500 East 12th street Tuesday, July 2, 2024 4:16:05 PM [You don't often get email from https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] . Learn why this is important at External Email - Exercise Caution Hello Sam, Thank you for the staff recommendation and report on this case. I noticed my correspondence below was included in the back up for the case. Can you please add my public comments from the June 5 meeting shared below. Thank you. -eric Good Evening Commisioners, My name is eric standridge and I have spent over half my life as a resident of Distict 1. Thank you for your service to our city and for the opportunity to speak today. I am here today to make you aware of what is happening to 1500 East 12th street, aka the former Eissenbiser grocery & cafe, east end saloon, club fifteen hundred, beauty and barber shop, palladium club, carol’s record shop and the ministry of challenge aka the rarest of rare building typologies in east austin, a century old neighborhood scale hybrid house/corner store on an intersection that include two other landmarked properties, the Southgate lewis house and the IQ Hurdle house. Recommended eligible, for historical associations and community value in multiple historic resource surveys and cited as a preservation priority by the D1 council member. Is it in rough shape, no doubt, you would be to if you were over a hundred years old and subject to a decade of neglect following all your neighbors being torn down and vacant lots becoming the norm. And yet even today this building still stands. The owner of this obvious historic asset has chosen to begin total demolition without an approved permit. Surely, they and their consultants are familiar with the process, having owned the property for over a decade and subject to numerous code compliance cases, and being the owners of the numerous properties on 12th street including the boarded up and vacant landmark IQ Hurdle house across the street. There have been missing windows, dangling fascia and siding and general despair at this property for all of recent memory. This is a case study for demolition by neglect. How is it that the normal process doesn't apply in East Austin? Can we agree applying for a permit is not the same as getting a permit? Preservation, and adaptive reuse are hard, sure, …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Jay Perrett Heimsath, Ben - BC Historic Preservation Office; Ben.Heimsath@austintexas.gov HLC - Item 26 - 1500 E 12th St Wednesday, July 3, 2024 10:46:13 AM Some people who received this message don't often get email from important . Learn why this is External Email - Exercise Caution Chairman Heimsath, I am writing in support of historic zoning for the property located at 1500 E 12th St. This building has tremendous historic significance for the African American and German communities, and is an increasingly rare example of a building that has stood as an important gathering point in our neighborhood for well over a hundred years. As you will note in the report prepared by staff, there is a rich history associated with this building and this location, and it very clearly meets the criteria for landmark status. Please follow the recommendation of staff and the input from neighbors and community members, and ensure that this building is preserved. There are not many chances left to retain such prominent examples of our community's history, and it would be a shame to let another one go. Best, Jay Perrett 404-702-3339 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov".
August 6, 2024 Historic Landmark Commission City of Austin 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 RE: PR-2024-064274 – 1500 E 12th St Dear Historic Landmark Commissioners, We are writing in response to a letter dated July 2, 2024 to the Commission from Nate Jones, President of the Organization of Central East Austin Neighborhoods (OCEAN). This letter pertained to the above-named case regarding the property at 1500 E 12th Street, which falls within the bounds of the Davis-Thompson Neighborhood Association (DTNA). DTNA does not support OCEAN’s viewpoint that the property merits historic preservation, and we do not oppose the owner’s request for demolition. In November 2023, DTNA expressed to OCEAN in a meeting that we were not opposed to demolition of this building. OCEAN did not solicit our input prior to drafting their July letter, and we were given only one day to respond to their draft; they ignored our initial feedback. This one instance is indicative of a broader pattern: OCEAN does not effectively represent the opinions or viewpoints of the neighborhoods they purportedly represent. Equitable feedback is not regularly requested from constituent neighborhood associations, and so OCEAN’s “official” viewpoints do not accurately represent those of all East Austin neighborhoods. Regarding the specifics of OCEAN’s letter, we disagree that the existing building has architectural merit, which is defined as exhibiting high quality workmanship or being a quality example of a specific architectural style. Neither of these qualities is presented in the existing structure. The building was in a dilapidated state before the current owner acquired it, and it has remained vacant for decades. One way to honor cultural heritage is to work with the developer of an older property to encourage preference or provide incentives for a culturally sensitive development that engages the East Austin community. Given that the cost to restore the building would be a significant undertaking, we believe such money would be better spent on culturally sensitive design or encouragement of minority business use in a new building. Further, the building is also situated on the site in a way that does not meet the criteria of Austin’s Great Streets Initiative. East 12th Street traffic has increased significantly over the years and will continue to increase as East Austin develops, but the existing building does not allow for safe setbacks for pedestrian use: the building appears to be less than 6 feet from the curb on …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: PR-2024-026690; GF-2024-043975 HLC DATES: May 1, 2024; June 5, 2024; July 3,2024; August 7, 2024; September 4, 2024 PC/CC DATES: TBD APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-opposed) HISTORIC NAME: Romo-Johnson House WATERSHED: Lady Bird Lake ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 900 Spence Street ZONING CHANGE: SF-3-NP to SF-3-H-NP, East Cesar Chavez NP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommend historic zoning. Alternately, postpone the public hearing to October 2, 2024 to invite the applicant to the next meeting of the Architectural Review Committee to discuss alternatives to demolition. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: The 2016 East Austin Historic Resource Survey recommends the building as meeting the criteria for architecture and historical associations. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: June 5, 2024 – postpone the public hearing. July 3, 2024 – initiate historic zoning (9-0). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Del Valle Community Coalition, East Austin Conservancy, East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Association, East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, East Town Lake Citizens Neighborhood Association, El Concilio MexicanAmerican Neighborhoods, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Greater East Austin Neighborhood Association , Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Neighbors United for Progress, Preservation Austin, SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, Tejano Town, Waterloo Greenway, Willow Spence Historic District Neighborhood Assn. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The 2016 East Austin Historic Resource Survey recommends the building as eligible for designation as a local landmark, contributing to a potential local historic district, and individually eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; 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. The 2016 East Austin Historic Resource Survey identifies the property as a good example of the National Folk style. The 1985 Willow-Spence National Register …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS AUGUST 7, 2024 HR-2024-077497 ROGERS-WASHINGTON-HOLY CROSS HISTORIC DISTRICT 2305 EAST 21ST STREET 8 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a second, detached housing unit. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposed project is to construct a second, detached housing unit adjacent to the historic home facing East 21st Street, offset roughly 10 feet from the side of the house, in order to create a two-unit development. The front of the new construction is to be nearly flush with the historic and is two stories in height. Materials are proposed to match the original home, and the roof is similar is pitch and form. The fenestration pattern is mostly regular on the front, along with a glazed entryway door. At the sides and rear, this is not the case, and windows are placed according to the interior floor plan. DESIGN STANDARDS The Rogers Washington Holy Cross Historic District Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 2.0 Lot Configuration 2.3: Preserve existing single-family development patterns by constructing one principal house-scaled building on each platted lot. Accessory dwelling units are permitted. The property remains one lot, with the second unit not being removed from the plat. 3.0 Site and Site Elements 3.1 Sidewalks/Walkways: Many of the block faces have walkways to the front of the houses. These walkways are typically simple and perpendicular to the street. Proposed access to the second unit front entry is a walkway aligned perpendicularly to the street and not wider than is needed. 8.0 New Construction of Infill (Principal Buildings and Accessory Dwelling Units) 8.1 Orientation, Setbacks, and Height The new construction has a setback almost matching with the original house and conforms to other houses in the district. The height of the two-story additional housing unit is 23 feet above grade at the peak of the roof. Though there is a slight slope to the entire lot, the average height above grade is below the 27 feet limit that new construction is not to exceed. The section of the lot that contains the new construction footprint is generally flatter than other sections of the lot, and this is to be retained and the lot not significantly re-graded. Neighboring houses within the district are all one-story, which the proposed project exceeds, though it is not necessarily incompatible. 8.2 Design and Style Though …
2305 E 21ST STREET 2305 E 21ST STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78722 LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 5 BLK 1 OLT 47 DIV B SUNRISE ADDN AREA CALCULATIONS: LOT SIZE: 8751 SF COA BUILDING COVERAGE: 3282 SF (MAX ALLOWABLE 40% = 3500 SF) COA IMPERVIOUS COVER: 3936 SF (MAX ALLOWABLE: 45% = 3938 SF) COA GROSS FLOOR AREA: 3939 SF (MAX ALLOWABLE 55% = 4813 SF) Plat of page 2 of 3; as-built conditions brick runner brick runner EAST 21st STREET (50') metal bolt found curb stop sign fire hydrant concrete driveway UNIT 1 concrete driveway 29.7' stepping stones 8 ' g 17.4' m e t e r g a s UNIT 1 One-Story Rock & Frame No. 2305 UNIT 1 5.1' 1 . 8 ' 1 . 8 ' 26.0' LOT 4 1 4 . 2 ' 8 . 9 ' 6.4' 1 9 . 5 ' 5 ' . P U E . . p e r p a l t w a l l 2.9' UNIT 2 l c e a n - o u t 3 0 . 6 ' LOT 3 1.4' 0.3' 3.1' 2.0' 50.4' 7.2' UNIT 1 a/c pad 34.1' 24.5' 9 . 9 ' conc. border UNIT 1 0.3' LOT 5 Construction on Unit 2 is subject to the ability to obtain building permits based on requirements in the City of Austin Zoning Ordinance and the City of Austin Land Development Code. These requirements include yard setback lines as well as impervious cover limits, floor area ratios and height requirements based on the entirety of Lot 4. pole SURVEY 1 24X36 SIZE SCALE: 3/32" = 1' w a t e r m e t e r w c u r b c o n c r e t e w a k l c o n c r e t e w a l l M A P L E A V E N U E ( 5 0 ' ) E L G N I S G N I T S I X E E M O H Y L I M A F F S 5 2 6 2 D E R E V O C H C R O P F S 1 4 S R E V A P F S 0 4 1 Y A W E V I R D F S 3 3 4 A M O O …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS AUGUST 7, 2024 HR-2024-077986; PR-2024-078046 MARY BAYLOR HOUSE 1607 WEST 10TH STREET 9 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS read as an addition. ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STANDARDS Construct a rear addition. Increase the footprint of the current house to include two new bedrooms and one bathroom. Extend the roof back and create a second side-gabled roof at rear. 1) Demo rear wall cladding and rear stair. Remove much of the rear half of the side-gabled roof of the original structure. 2) Construct new addition containing two bedrooms and one bathroom at the rear of the property, using the current hall as a connecting space. The new addition features a side entry at the east of the property. Addition maintains current roof height and pitch so as not to increase the height of the building. 3) Generally match historic materials in composition, but keep then visually distinct to allow the new construction to be Modest one-story cottage with small front porch with two front entry doors. A modestly pitched side-gable roof is present, with a smaller front gable forming the roof over the porch. Windows are 4-over-4 wood units and walls are clad in narrow horizontal wood lap. 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 and in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential additions 1. Location The addition is located directly behind the historic house, and it is the same width as the historic building. The connection between the two sections is through an already present opening, which is currently a circulation space in the original section. 2. Scale, massing, and height Due to the small size of the original house, the addition would almost double the square footage and footprint of the residence. The extension of the house would alter the appearance from the street for similar size reasons. However, the location and size of the addition is in the least noticeable location. The roof peak would match the original in height, though the walls all rise slightly higher. 3. Design and style The design is simple, like the historic, and does not create a false sense of history or a departure in style. 4. Roofs Roof pitch and material match the historic. The proposed …
GENERAL NOTES DISCREPANCY BETWEEN THE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS AND THE CONSULTING ENGINEER'S DRAWINGS, CONSULT THE OWNER & ARCHITECT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. SITE CLEAN UP AND REMOVAL OF ANY AND ALL DEBRIS GENERATED BY CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS, MAKING READY FOR ALL SUBSEQUENT SUBCONTRACTORS. 1. ALL WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS SHALL BE PERFORMED IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CODES AS MANDATED BY ALL GOVERNING JURISDICTIONS 2. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REMAIN FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE WORK AS DESCRIBED WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. WORK FOUND TO BE NONCOMPLIANT OR IN CONFLICT WITH THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS SHALL BE REJECTED BY OWNER AND CORRECTED BY THE CONTRACTOR AT THEIR EXPENSE WITH NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE OWNER. 3. CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTS ARE GENERAL IN NATURE AND DESCRIBE INTENT. AS A LIMITED INSTRUMENT OF SERVICE, THEY DO NOT DESCRIBE INCLUDE OR ANTICIPATE EVERY CONDITION POSSIBLE EITHER KNOWN/UNKNOWN. CONTRACTOR & SUBCONTRACTORS SHALL REVIEW THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS THOROUGHLY AND MAKE A DETAILED SITE VISIT TO REVIEW EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS. ANY INCONSISTENCY, DISCREPANCY, AMBIGUITY, OR ANY OTHER QUESTIONS SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY REPORTED FOR CLARIFICATION AND RESOLUTION PRIOR TO THE DELIVERY OF ANY BID AND PRIOR TO PROCEEDING WITH THE WORK IN QUESTION AND/OR ANY RELATED WORK. FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL CAUSE THE CONTRACTOR TO BE INELIGIBLE FOR EXTRAS RELATING TO SUCH MATTERS AND SHALL RELIEVE THE OWNER & ARCHITECT FROM ANY CONSEQUENCES THEREBY ARISING. CONDITIONS NOT DESCRIBED HEREIN SHALL BE ASSUMED TO CONFORM WITH THE INTENT OF THE WORK AND SHALL BE FURTHER CLARIFIED BY THE CONTRACTOR PRIOR TO COMMENCING THE WORK. THE OWNER & ARCHITECT SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF CORRECTING ANY/ALL WORK AT CONDITIONS THAT WERE NOT FURTHER CLARIFIED BY THE CONTRACTOR. 4. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL IN-FIELD EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DIMENSIONS AT THE JOB SITE BEFORE COMMENCING WORK AND SHALL REPORT ANY DISCREPANCIES, CONFLICTS AND/OR IN-FIELD OBSTACLES TO CONSTRUCTION, TO THE OWNER & ARCHITECT FOR CLARIFICATION. IN THE EVENT THAT DRAWINGS MAY CONFLICT WITH EXISTING CONDITIONS, THE CONTRACTOR OR OWNER SHALL NOTIFY THE ARCHITECT, AND THE APPROPRIATE INTENT AND/OR ITEMS TO BE INCORPORATED INTO THE SCOPE OF WORK SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE ARCHITECT. OWNER & ARCHITECT SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DISCREPANCIES, CONFLICTS AND/OR OBSTACLES TO CONSTRUCTION, THAT ARE NOT FURTHER CLARIFIED BY THE CONTRACTOR. ANY EXPENSE INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE CONTRACTORS FAILURE OR NEGLECT TO ACCURATELY INSPECT EXISTING CONDITIONS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION, SHALL BE BORNE …
1703 Newning Avenue Historic Landmark Commission September 4, 2024 Overview • Travis Heights resident, company does 1-2 new builds per year • Purchased lot, together with design plans, in Feb. 2024 • Telluride architect had subdivided prior parcel into two +/- 8,750 sf lots • Designed plans for both homes and developed 1701 Newning • 1703 plans were submitted for permit, though abandoned once 1701 sold • Misunderstanding w/DSD led us to believe building on vacant lot did not need to go through Historic Review • New design plan submitted for permit in mid-July • Comments included need for historic and removal of garage exemption • Per guidance, met with Architectural Review & reached out to SRCC 1703 Newning Avenue Lot Neighboring Homes 1701 Newning (May ’24) 1705 Newning (2009) - 3,000 sf multi-unit STR w/ detached 1,200 sf garage/apt & Airstream 1707 Newning (Dec ‘21) – 3,200 sf modern 3-story w/ 1,110 sf ADU and 500 sf detached garage Other Nearby Properties • 1700 (1995) – 3 story, 1,700 sf w/ 1,100 sf ADU (2018) • 1702/1704 (1997) – four +/- 2,200 sf townhomes w/attached garage • 1706 (1985) – three +/- 1,500 sf townhomes w/carports • Contributing historic homes can be found on corners of cross streets at both ends of block (Monroe, Elizabeth) • Also pocket of three 1940-1950s homes around bend past 1701 • 2 have early 2000 additions/remodels; 1has retained character Prior Architect’s Plans sold with Home Street Perspective of Proposed Plans Design Standards • While in scale and character with immediate surroundings, does not meet majority of historic design standards • Standards met despite contemporary design • Location, orientation, and no box chimney • Front porch sitting area is similar to houses around bend • Carport setback 7/6” from front of building • Largely brick (though different format) & stucco exterior • Minimal contributing properties within the block • Design based upon desire & market demand for contemporary home Committee Feedback
From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Historic Preservation Office GF 24-104022 Demo Permit for 810 W 11th St ATTN Sam Fahnestock Tuesday, September 3, 2024 10:44:36 AM 810 demo objection.pdf You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution I am opposed to the demolition permit. Unfortunately I will be out of the country for the meeting this evening and not able to address the commission. This block of 11th St has been devastated by incremental rulings from the Historic Landmark Commission, Planning and Zoning and ultimately at the council level. We have lost one structure that was identified as contributing to a potential district. Then the property was up-zoned to 60 ft, and it appears that it is now at 90, as is the failed project across the street - Shoal Cycle. Each one uses the previous case as precedent, so soon there will be nothing left on the block. Each time a decision was made everyone said well at least we will get residential. However, there have never been any stipulations on whether that residential would be affordable or even appropriate. There were no stipulations on the demolition. There was no salvaging of perfectly good building materials, no serious attempt ot relocate the wood structure to provide a home for someone who can't afford our astronomically home prices. I urge you to think creatively about how additional housing could be put on this lot, keeping the historic structure. I urge you not to sacrifice another historic neighborhood one lot at a time, without any kind of guide as to where you will eventually end up going. Respectfully, -- Donna D. Carter, FAIA CARTER • DESIGN ASSOCIATES 817 West Eleventh Street Austin, TX 78701 Phone: 512-476-1812 Fax: 512-476-1819 e-mail: CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov".
From: To: Subject: Date: Historic Preservation Office Item # 6 - 1500 E 12th at Historic Landmark Commission Tuesday, September 3, 2024 10:35:02 AM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Please share with Commissioners' and Staff. Thanks! Good Evening Commissioners: My name is Ms. Ora Houston. Speaking on Item: #6 Please grant historic preservation protection to the E.F. Eisenbeiser building, at the corner of East 12th and Comal, so that current and future residents of Austin learn about, see and feel the contributions of immigrant Americans to our city. The building was built by German-Americans between 1889 and 1901. It has seen many uses, some reputable and some not. Its location made the building a haven and gathering point for the many groups of Austinite's who were physically outside Austin’s Anglo-dominated society. I believe historic preservation is justified by how long a structure has been integral to a community, rather than by particular usages. Give the building the same protections as the two other historic structures on the corners of E. 12th and Comal. People who look like me were forced to relocate to East Austin by the 1928 Master Plan. I have lived in Austin, since 1945. We lived at 815 E. 11th Street across from Samuel Huston College. I attended and graduated from all segregated schools, in segregated East Austin. As an adult and before the building in question was closed, I would stop in to listen to live music. This building has been part of East Austin’s neighborhood my entire life, and longer than any of us have been alive. My request is for the building to be protected because it has been and continues to be a significant part of the history of Austin because of the German citizens who constructed it, operated, and provided much needed goods for members of the diverse communities East of East Avenue and because it continues to stand! My ask is that you grant zoning protection to promote historic preservation, so that current and future residents of Austin are aware of the contributions of German Americans to this city. Thank you for your time and consideration, Ms. Ora Elliott Houston "One does not have to INTEND racism to accomplish it" Eric Michael Dyson CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If …
KNOX PRESERVE PRELIMINARY PLAN BEARING BASIS E . U . P ' 0 1 ) T V P ( Y A W A I L A T A N 6 . E . U . P ' 0 1 7 8 9 0 1 K N O X L N 1 1 ( P V T ) 2 1 3 4 5 MIN. FFE: 841.5' MIN. FFE: 839.5' MIN. FFE: 841.0' 1 0' P . U .E . 2 1 N L X O N K ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION LAND USE SCHEDULE VICINITY MAP SUBMITTAL DATE: October 9, 2023 SHEET INDEX 1 COVER PRELIMINARY PLAN GENERAL NOTES 2 NORTH ARROW & SCALE 750 LEGAL DESCRIPTION NOTES OWNER DEVELOPER CHASE EQUITIES, INC. JIMMY NASSOUR CONSULTANTS / CONTRACTORS ENGINEER: ATWELL, LLC SURVEYOR: HOLT CARSON, INC. PROJECT DATA OWNER / DEVELOPER CONSULTANTS: LOT CURVE TABLE CITY APPROVAL PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION APPROVAL 1 2 KNOX PRESERVE PRELIMINARY PLAN COVER PRELIMINARY PLAN 1 OF 2 COA CASE NO: C8-2023-0233 February 1, 2024October 9, 2028202/01/2024 PRIVATE STREET CROSS SECTION N.T.S. PRIVATE STREET DESIGN NOTES NOTES CONTINUED PUBLIC R.O.W. LOT TABLE LOT # LOT AREA LOT ACRES LOT 1 7,651 S.F. LOT 2 8,093 S.F. LOT 3 9,630 S.F. LOT 4 7,221 S.F. LOT 5 8,605 S.F. LOT 6 8,348 S.F. LOT 7 7,408 S.F. LOT 9 8,040 S.F. LOT 10 8,361 S.F. LOT 11 8,477 S.F. LOT 12 8,360 S.F. 0.176 0.186 0.221 0.166 0.198 0.192 0.170 0.185 0.192 0.195 0.192 LOT 8 11,601 S.F. 0.266 LOT 13 119,886 S.F. 2.752 LOT 14 8,825 S.F. 0.203 LOT 15 20,231 S.F. 0.464 TOTAL= 249,994 S.F. 5.739 20' 7.5' PRIVATE STREET LOT 4' S.W. 2' UTILITY, DRAINAGE, PRIVATE STREET LOT 25' FOC-FOC 22' RD @ 2% SLOPE 30' 2' 4' S.W. 17.5' PRIVATE STREET LOT FIRE LANE STRIPING 2' SPILL CURB & GUTTER FIRE LANE STRIPING 2' CATCH CURB & GUTTER PAVEMENT DESIGN BY GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER TO BE DONE WITH CONSTUCTION PLANS PRIVATE STREET CROSS SECTION (HAMMERHEAD) N.T.S. 40.0' UTILITY, DRAINAGE, PRIVATE STREET LOT 20' 7.5' PRIVATE STREET LOT 4' S.W. 2' 25' FOC-FOC 22' RD @ 2% SLOPE 20' 7.5' PRIVATE STREET LOT 2' 4' S.W. FIRE LANE STRIPING 2' SPILL CURB & GUTTER FIRE LANE STRIPING 2' CATCH CURB & GUTTER PAVEMENT DESIGN BY GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER TO BE DONE WITH CONSTUCTION PLANS PROJECT DATA OWNER / DEVELOPER CONSULTANTS: CITY APPROVAL PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION APPROVAL 1 2 KNOX PRESERVE PRELIMINARY …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Contreras, Kalan Fahnestock, Sam RE: Emailing: master comment report C8-2023-0233 (KNOX PRESERVE) Wednesday, September 4, 2024 11:37:54 AM image003.png Hi Rich, Thanks so much for reaching out with this information—the archaeological component has been on our radar, but having the site number and context is so helpful for further research. I’m going to CC Sam Fahnestock in our office to post this information as backup material for the Commission to review and to let you know how to participate at tonight’s meeting. It would be great if you were able to make it out to City Hall to speak to the archaeological significance of the subject property. I really appreciate it! Kalan Contreras MSHP | she/her | Historic Preservation Officer City of Austin Planning Department 512.974.2727 | kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov Please Note: Correspondence and information submitted to the City of Austin are subject to the Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552) and may be published online. Por Favor Tome En Cuenta: La correspondencia y la información enviada a la Ciudad de Austin está sujeta a la Ley de Información Pública de Texas (Capítulo 552) y puede ser publicada en línea. From: Richard Denney < > Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 11:16 AM To: Bertron, Cara <Cara.Bertron@austintexas.gov>; Contreras, Kalan <Kalan.Contreras@austintexas.gov> Cc: 'Bob Ward' < > Subject: RE: Emailing: master comment report C8-2023-0233 (KNOX PRESERVE) Importance: High You don't often get email from rdenney@utexas.edu. Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution ccing Bob Ward here re: The Historic Landmark Commission will consider initiation of historic zoning on this property tonight, including under the archaeology criterion—see item 24 on the meeting agenda and backup. Thanks, Cara .. ! Hi Kalan – one of the concerns on this one is that the archeological site was for a long time (since the 60s) in the wrong location in the site atlas, so anyone that would have looked for a site wouldn’t have found it. I had it corrected just a few years back when I started working w/ the neighborhood association. On some maps (see attached) it is labeled as "Indian Springs", and is recorded with the THC archeology site atlas as 41TV156. As noted before, based on it and other archeological sites we know in the area -- near Spicewood Springs, Still House Hollow, up and down the Mopac corridor, Bull Creek, the Balcones Canyonlands in this …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Fahnestock, Sam; Historic Preservation Office Review Case Number: GF 24-101131; PR-2024-096343, 5303 Samuel Huston Ave Wednesday, September 4, 2024 10:27:36 AM image.png [Some people who received this message don't often get email from important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] . Learn why this is External Email - Exercise Caution Hello, Sam, I'm writing in regard to the demolition permit for a property that is next to mine at 1730 Bunche Road Unit B. I am not protesting the demo in of itself, but I did notice that the demo plans neglected to include our three heritage pecan trees that sit between our property and the site that is being demoed. It stood out particularly since our elm tree that is behind our property and nowhere near the demo site IS on the demo plan. It is unlikely that our pecan trees' CRZs are in the demo area but without them being considered on the plan, there really is no way for us to know for sure. One of the tree's canopy does extend at least 6' over the demo site, so I do truly believe it should at least be a documented part of the plan. Is this something that can be reviewed and added to the plan before it moves forward to ensure that the trees will not be endangered or let me know who I should reach out to? See attached for screenshot of demo plan with my approximate drawings of our pecan trees. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Lora Lee Tucker Owner of 1730 Bunche Rd Unit B (512) 350-6967 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov".
From: Subject: Date: Urgent: Opposition to Demolition of 1500 E. 12th St. and Support for Historic Preservation in East Austin Wednesday, September 4, 2024 2:41:31 PM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Historic Landmark Commission, As a Black woman who grew up in East Austin, with family roots blocks away from the property in question, I am writing to express my strong opposition to the demolition of the building at 1500 E. 12th St. I firmly believe that tearing down this building, along with any properties acquired by Endeavor, will be yet another loss for the Black community in East Austin. The developer may benefit financially from such actions, but our community will lose much more—our culture, history, and sense of place. I understand that at the last Historic Landmark Commission (HLC) meeting, there was a discussion surrounding the potential demolition. While concerns about the building's recent past may exist, this should not overshadow its historical and cultural significance. Our community has already faced decades of displacement, and this property holds a deep connection to the fabric of East Austin’s Black heritage. The entire street of 12th does. Its demolition would represent another step in the erasure of that legacy. Especially for a development firm that owns most of the 12th Street corridor. Preservation Austin has rightly spoken in favor of granting the building a historic designation, a move that I fully support. At a time when gentrification continues to reshape East Austin, it is critical that we preserve the places that reflect the richness of our community’s contributions and struggles. The cultural importance of this corner, especially in relation to other landmarks such as the Southgate-Lewis and IQ Hurdle Houses, cannot be understated. This building deserves to be honored, not destroyed. I know that some community members may have voiced support for the demolition due to the site’s recent history, but I implore you to consider the longer arc of this building’s existence and the value it holds for generations to come. Additionally, the individuals in favor of the demolition do not represent the views of the entire black community. It’s important to consider what those voices may stand to gain from supporting this development with the developer and how their interests may differ from the broader concerns of preserving our cultural heritage. I urge you to …
810 W 11th Street Historic Landmark Commission September 4, 2024 1 Site Aerial Improvement: •Constructed: Circa 1938 •Age: Approx. 86-years-old •Use: Office 2 Street View 3 Side View 4 Rear View 5 City of Austin Historic 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 6 Request We respectfully request your approval for the release of the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 7 8 1935 Sanborn Map 9 1961 Sanborn Map 10 1938 Water Service Permit 11 Neighborhood Character 810 1938 808 Cir. 1910 806 Cir. 1920 821 Cir. 1907 819 ½ Cir. 1915 819 Cir. 1925 817 Cir. 1917 813 Cir. 1917 12 Neighborhood Character 13
7304 Knox Lane Item #24 Historic Landmark Commission September 4, 2024 Site Aerial Site Overview Lot Size: • 5.828 acres, or approximately 253,872 SF Building Size: • Approximately 1,633 SF • SF-3 (Family Residence) Zoning: Built: Current Use: Historic Use: • 1940 Per Travis Central Appraisal District • Private Residence - Unoccupied • Running Rope Ranch Day Camp for Boy Scouts (10 Years) • Private Residence Landmark Designation Criteria HISTORIC DESIGNATION CRITERIA LDC 25-2-352: 1. 2. The property must be 50 years old and must represent a period of significance of at least 50 years ago. The property must retain 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. Landmark Designation Criteria 3. In addition, the property must meet at least two of the below criteria: i. Architecture ii. Historical Associations iii. Archaeology iv. Community Value v. Landscape Feature i. Architecture ARCHITECURE CRITERIA: × Embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; HLC Report × Exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; × Displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; × 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. “eclectic house with early Ranch and vernacular stylistic influences applied to what appears to be an early- twentieth-century vernacular farmhouse. It is one and one- half stories in height, with an L- shaped plan and intersecting partial-width porches. Its compound roofline features deep eaves with cedar shakes at gable ends. Fenestration includes 8:8 wood windows of varying dimensions. “ ii. Historical Associations HISTORICAL CRITERIA: 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. FACTS: Running Rope Ranch Day Camp for Boy …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION | SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Planning Process HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Michelle Benavides Mary Jo Galindo*1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Julia Brookins* Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko 1 Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Ursula A. Carter Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Plan Goals 107 recommendations 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Make preservation more accessible 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Images, clockwise from top left: Parade and mural unveiling (The Austin Chronicle), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support displacement prevention and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Engage new partners and audiences • Help community members access knowledge and resources • Support homeowners and tenants, craftspeople, commissioners, and staff Images, clockwise from top left: Bertha Rendon Delgado, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, Austin Asian American Film Festival How We Preserve Be strategic and effective. • Update designation criteria to reflect modern standards • Support the stewards of Austin’s historic properties • Be strategic with review • Improve enforcement processes • Implement the plan collaboratively Community Outreach + Engagement Joe Lung and sons, not dated, Lung House National Register nomination Broad, Inclusive Community Engagement Four-month …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION | SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Planning Process HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Michelle Benavides Mary Jo Galindo*1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Julia Brookins* Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko 1 Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Ursula A. Carter Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Plan Goals 107 recommendations 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Make preservation more accessible 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Images, clockwise from top left: Parade and mural unveiling (The Austin Chronicle), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support displacement prevention and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Engage new partners and audiences • Help community members access knowledge and resources • Support homeowners and tenants, craftspeople, commissioners, and staff Images, clockwise from top left: Bertha Rendon Delgado, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, Austin Asian American Film Festival How We Preserve Be strategic and effective. • Update designation criteria to reflect modern standards • Support the stewards of Austin’s historic properties • Be strategic with review • Improve enforcement processes • Implement the plan collaboratively Community Outreach + Engagement Joe Lung and sons, not dated, Lung House National Register nomination Broad, Inclusive Community Engagement Four-month …
1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, September 4th, 2024 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, Chair x Witt Featherston, Vice Chair x Kevin Koch x Carl Larosche x Trey McWhorter x Harmony Grogan x x x ab x x Jaime Alvarez Roxanne Evans Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley APPROVED MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 7, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. BRIEFINGS (September 4, 2024) 2. Briefing on the Heritage Preservation Grant Launch Presenter: Kristina Koufos, Parks and Recreation Department CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA Historic Zoning Applications 3. 9037 Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail Council District 9 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed August 7, 2024) Applicant: HLC City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to the October 2, 2024 meeting. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to October 2, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 4. 1300 Springdale Rd. Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed August 7, 2024) Applicant: HLC City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to the October 2, 2024 meeting. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to October 2, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. Item 5 was pulled for discussion. …
