HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, March 5th, 2025 – 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. Ben Heimsath, (D-8) Chair Roxanne Evans (Mayor), Vice COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chair VACANT (D-1) VACANT (D-2) Kevin Koch (D-3) Raymond Castillo (D-4) Harmony Grogan (D-5) Carl Larosche (D-6) Jaime Alvarez (D-7) VACANT (D-9) Trey McWhorter (D-10) 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 1. February 5, 2025 – Offered for consent approval. BRIEFINGS 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 3. C14H-2025-0022 – 1701 San Gabriel St. Briefing on Public Comment Period for Downtown Historic Resource Survey. Presenter: Sofia Wagner Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Whitehall Co-op City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to March 5, 2025. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 4. HR-2024-095142 – 2504 Bridle Path Culberson House Council District 10 Proposal: Addition, new doors and windows, new cabana, new siding. (Postponed February 5, 2025) Applicant: Minnie Webb City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Application withdrawn. 5. HR-2025-014398 – 4105 Avenue G Hyde Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Two-story addition, new roof, and restoration. Applicant: Max Hambly City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans. 6. HR-2025-017456 – 200 The Circle Brunson House Council District 9 Proposal: Partial demolition, addition to the garage. Applicant: Slade Hebert City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans. 2 National Register District Permit Applications 7. HR-2024-123060 – 1003 Maufrais St. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Addition and …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, February 5th, 2025 – 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 Roxanne Evans, Vice Chair x Kevin Koch x Carl Larosche x x x x ab Trey McWhorter Harmony Grogan Jaime Alvarez Raymond Castillo 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. January 8, 2025 – Offered for consent approval. BRIEFINGS 1 2. Briefing on the FY25 Recommended Heritage Preservation Grants Presenter: Melissa Alvarado CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 3. HR-2024-095142 – 2504 Bridle Path Culberson House Council District 10 Proposal: Addition, new doors and windows, new cabana, new siding. (Postponed January 8, 2025) Applicant: Minnie Webb City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to March 5, 2025. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to March 5, 2025, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. National Register District Permit Applications 4. HR-2024-123060 – 1003 Maufrais St. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Addition and remodel, new construction of a cabana and pool. (Postponed January 8, 2025) Applicant: Jennifer Hanlen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to March 5, 2025. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to March 5, 2025, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 7-0. The motion passed. Item 5 was pulled for discussion. 6. HR-2024-165753 – 1908 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS MARCH 5, 2025 HR-2025-014398 HYDE PARK LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT 4105 AVENUE G 5.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Reconstruct the front elevation and construct a second-story addition. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Rebuild the original design of the front porch, including restoration of windows, siding, and porch finishes. 2) Replace deteriorated or missing siding on all elevations. 3) Construct a ground-floor addition at the rear right corner. 4) Construct a second-story addition, set back from the front of the original house. ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STANDARDS The house at 4105 Avenue G is a single-story Craftsman-style building with a wide, deep front porch that is supported at the corners by two ample posts clad in stucco. The porch and stair accessing it are both concrete in construction, likely a replacement or earlier wood systems. Two large front windows, which appear to be original, face the street at the back of the porch. Above, a front gable projects forward and features a wide attic window it its center, which also includes some decorative ends supporting the fascia. The Hyde Park Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 1. General Standards 1.2: Retention of Historic Style Proposed design retains the original style and seeks to rehabilitate damaged elements, but only at historic locations. 1.3: Avoidance of False Historicism After taking consideration of guidance offered by ARC, the additions feature elements that are compatible is scale and design to the historic, but do not reach the level of replication or false historicism. A visual break in the form of a setback breaks up the roof slope at the front of the house. 1.4: Appropriate Treatment Options for Contributing or Potentially Contributing Structures Intact historic material is proposed to be retained rather than replaced. Reconstructed elements, such as wood siding, is proposed to be from new material that generally matches size and dimensions of historic. 3. Residential Standards: Single Family and Contributing Multifamily – Preservation and Restoration 3.1 Front of Houses Historic approach and dimensions are to be retained; second-floor addition is proposed to be located over 15 feet from the front wall at the back of the porch. 3.5 Roofs The existing roof pitch is maintained, and a visual break between the original and the addition is clear and legible from the street. 3.6 Chimneys There is no …
POWER POLE T12 33" PECAN 1 / 4 C R Z 1 / 2 C R Z OVERHEAD POWER LINE OVERHEAD POWER LINE 10' REAR SETBACK Z R L C L U F FOOTPRINT OF EXISTING GARAGE F U L L C R Z EXISTING FOOTPRINT FUTURE POOL K C A B T E S E D S I ' 5 FOOTPRINT OF 1-STORY ADDITION 30'-0" FUTURE ACCESSORY BLDG. Z R 1/2 C Z R 1/4 C T9 26" PECAN K C A B T E S E D S I ' 5 " 4 - 2 1 ' " 4 - 0 3 ' EXISTING ROOF RIDGE EXISTING PORCH FOOTPRINT 25' FRONT SETBACK " 0 - 2 ' FOOTPRINT OF 1-STORY ADDITION " 2 1 ' 3 - 5 1 F U L L C R Z 1 / 2 C R Z 1 / 4 C R Z T2 24" PECAN EXISTING DRIVEWAY APRON 01 SITE PLAN/ROOF PLAN 1" = 10' Plan North PRELIM. FOR REVIEW 1/31/2025 not for regulatory Preliminary - review, permit or construction n o i t i d d A & l e d o m e R g n z r e t S i 1 5 7 8 7 X T , n i t s u A , G e u n e v A 5 0 1 4 8 2 2 2 5 4 3 2 1 5 1 3 7 8 7 X T , n i t s u A t c e t i h c r A , t o o r G e D l u a P e v i r D s l l i l H d n a h g H 2 0 2 6 i SHEET 1 OF 1 4 MID-POINT OF HIGHEST GABLE 12 5.5 12 5.5 EXISTING ROOF RIDGE " 6 1 5 ' 1 - 5 2 I T H G E H G N D L U B I I THIN BRICK VENEER ON WOOD-FRAMED CHIMNEY RESTORE HISTORIC SIDING & WINDOW 12 5.5 EXISTING SHINGLE ROOF STUCCO STUCCO STUCCO STUCCO HARDIE PLANK LAP SIDING WITH CORNER TRIM BOARDS 02 PROPOSED SIDE ELEVATION (NORTH) 1/4" = 1'-0" STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF EXISTING ROOF RIDGE STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF NEW SHINGLE SIDING THIN BRICK VENEER ON WOOD-FRAMED CHIMNEY EXISTING SHINGLE ROOF EXISTING SHINGLE ROOF 12 5.5 STANDING SEAM …
Paul DeGroot, Architect 6202 Highland Hills Drive Austin, Texas 78731 Phone: 512 345 2228 To: Historic Landmark Commission & Architectural Review Committee Project: 4105 Avenue G Date: February 3, 2025 For your consideration we are submitting drawings that have been revised to according to the comments we received from the ARC in the January 15, 2025 meeting. The committee requests were as follows: 1. Differentiate the addition's exterior materials and features from those of the original historic home so that it is clear to distinguish what is existing and what is new. To accommodate this recommendation we have changed the window muntin patterns to a more modern design that is different from the original home, changed the siding material to modern Hardie plank lapped siding with vertical corner trim boards, and changed the roofing to standing seam metal instead of shingles like the original home's roof. 2. Preserve the original ridge line of the gable roof. To accommodate this we have kept the ridge where it exists today. All of the new second floor is located behind the original ridge. Thank you, Paul DeGroot, Architect Page 1 of 1
4105 Avenue G Property Photos & Restoration Details 4105 Avenue G Front Facade Replace damaged shingled roof on front portion of home Restore and preserve front facade Remove non-historic porch elements, restore to neighboring contributing property building porches from era Replace modern door with Craftsman-style door Restore & preserve historic windows 2 4105 Avenue G Front Porch Details Modern concrete overlay to be removed and replaced with wood decking in the style of neighboring contributing property porches from Craftsman era Evidence of original historic porch underneath overlay Remove modern gutters Restore historic wood bevel siding Restore historic wood (cedar) shingles 3 4105 Avenue G Front Porch Details Continued Preserve and restore historic wood and stucco columns (2) Reconstruct steps in same wood used for porch decking, add railings on either side of steps to match neighboring contributing property Craftsman porches, and provide stair safety & accessibility 4 4105 Avenue G North 5 4105 Avenue G Southeast Construct new side addition towards rear of house Construct modern second floor addition toward back of house Remove circa- 1980’s duplex addition and replace with modern addition towards rear of house Preserve and protect heritage pecans (3) 6 4105 Avenue G Window Reconstruction Current SW front window needs to be reconstructed/rebuilt to match style of front facade windows Northside windows will be rebuilt to match style of front facade windows 7
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS MARCH 5, 2025 PR-2025-011991 BRUNSON HOUSE 200 THE CIRCLE 6.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a rear accessory structure. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURE Construction of a rear building that includes the remodel of an existing detached garage and construction of an office/gym. Construction of a lap pool at rear of property. Additionally, some site grading and minor landscape work. Constructed in 1917, the Brunson House is an excellent example of the bungalow style in the Fairview Park neighborhood. The house is set at the highest point of the lot, with a steep slope leading from the street to the porch stairs. A front porch is supported by two brick columns holding up a curved gable projecting from a larger gable spanning the width of the house. There is decorative woodwork at both gables, and at the right of the building is a side porch. Windows and front door are all intact and in good condition. 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: Residential new construction 1. Location New construction is at the rearmost section of the property. Given the grade changes on site, it will not be visible from the street. 2. Orientation Along with the existing garage that is proposed to be placed in service, the addition will orient towards the front and rear of the property. The rear is accessed by a private drive at an adjacent property, so it is not expected to be a main entry to the site. 3. Scale, massing, and height New construction is one story in height. Though it, along with the original house, are located at the highest area of the lot, it is to be minimally visible due to it being behind the main house. 4. Proportions The floor-to-ceiling height of the single-story addition is taller than the original house, but not to a degree that creates a stark disparity between the two. 5. Design and style The new construction is proposed to be largely glazed. After some revisions, the building was simplified to eliminate some more decorative elements that may have detracted from the original house 6. Roofs A low-slope roof is proposed to reduce visibility of the new construction, …
NELSON RESIDENCE a u s t i n, t e x a s PROJECT DESCRIPTION INCLUDING SIZE, LOCATION AND DESIGN CONCEPT. S S E R G N O H C T U O S GIBSON ST E THE CIRCLE P A R K L N L E C E C I R H T D R A K E A V E T H E C I R C L E T N S O S R E K NIC PROJECT LOCATION 200 THE CIRCLE AUSTIN, TEXAS. 78704 VICINITY MAP SCHEDULE OF DRAWINGS MAIN HOUSE COVER SHEET SURVEY SITE PLAN TREE & TOPO PLAN TREE CRZ IMPACT DIAGRAM FOUNDATION PLAN HISTORIC DIAGRAMS COMPLIANCE DIAGRAMS GARAGE DEMO PLAN GARAGE DEMO ROOF PLAN MAIN FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN NOTES PLAN ROOF PLAN REFLECTED CEILING PLANS EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS A11.1 DOOR & WINDOW SCHEDULES STRUCTURAL NOTES FOUNDATION PLAN ROOF FRAMING PLAN LATERAL BRACING PLAN FOUNDATION DETAILS FRAMING DETAILS LATERAL BRACING DETAILS A0 A0.1 A0.2 A0.3 A0.4 A0.5 A0.7 A0.8 A2.0 A2.1 A2.2 A2.3 A2.4 A3.1 A5.1 S0.0 S1.0 S2.0 S2.1 S3.0 S4.0 S4.1 OWNER JONATHAN & SUZANNE NELSON 200 THE CIRCLE AUSTIN, TX 78704 ARCHITECT JAMES D. LARUE, AIA LARUE ARCHITECTS 500 N CAPITAL OF TX HWY BLDG 8, STE 110 AUSTIN, TX 78746 512.347.1688 BUILDER SLADE HERBERT HERBERT CUSTOM HOMES 9901 BRODIE LANE, SUITE 160 PMB 1011 AUSTIN, TX 78748 SURVEYOR SURVEY WORKS 1207 UPLAND DR AUSTIN, TX 78741 512.599.8067 STRUCTURAL ENGINEEER MAX SHOREY STATIX ENGINEERING 5900 BALCONES DR #8395 AUSTIN, TX 78731 512.222.9849 GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEEER HOLT ENGINEERING 2220 BARTON SKYWAY AUSTIN, TX 78704 512.447.8166 INTERIOR DESIGNER TBD TBD LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT 5 2 / 0 1 / 1 0 RC H I T ECT E U A R L N A E D S E A D E R M JA E T REGIS S A X E T 7 6 6 2 1 F O E S T AT s t c e t i h c r a e u r a l . d s e m a j , y w h x t f o l a t i p a c . n 0 0 5 6 4 7 8 7 x t , n i t s u a 0 1 1 e t s , 8 g d b l . 8 8 6 1 7 4 3 2 1 5 . m o c . …
NELSON RESIDENCE a u s t i n, t e x a s S S E R G N O H C T U O S GIBSON ST E THE CIRCLE P A R K L N L E C E C I R H T D R A K E A V E T H E C I R C L E T N S O S R E K NIC PROJECT LOCATION 200 THE CIRCLE AUSTIN, TEXAS. 78704 VICINITY MAP SCHEDULE OF DRAWINGS MAIN HOUSE COVER SHEET SURVEY SITE PLAN TREE & TOPO PLAN TREE CRZ IMPACT DIAGRAM FOUNDATION PLAN HISTORIC DIAGRAMS COMPLIANCE DIAGRAMS GARAGE DEMO PLAN GARAGE DEMO ROOF PLAN MAIN FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN NOTES PLAN ROOF PLAN REFLECTED CEILING PLANS EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS DOOR & WINDOW SCHEDULES STRUCTURAL NOTES FOUNDATION PLAN ROOF FRAMING PLAN LATERAL BRACING PLAN FOUNDATION DETAILS FRAMING DETAILS LATERAL BRACING DETAILS A0 A0.1 A0.2 A0.3 A0.4 A0.5 A0.7 A0.8 A2.0 A2.1 A2.2 A2.3 A2.4 A3.1 A5.1 A11.1 S0.0 S1.0 S2.0 S2.1 S3.0 S4.0 S4.1 OWNER JONATHAN & SUZANNE NELSON 200 THE CIRCLE AUSTIN, TX 78704 ARCHITECT JAMES D. LARUE, AIA LARUE ARCHITECTS 500 N CAPITAL OF TX HWY BLDG 8, STE 110 AUSTIN, TX 78746 512.347.1688 BUILDER SLADE HERBERT HERBERT CUSTOM HOMES 9901 BRODIE LANE, SUITE 160 PMB 1011 AUSTIN, TX 78748 SURVEYOR SURVEY WORKS 1207 UPLAND DR AUSTIN, TX 78741 512.599.8067 STRUCTURAL ENGINEEER MAX SHOREY STATIX ENGINEERING 5900 BALCONES DR #8395 AUSTIN, TX 78731 512.222.9849 GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEEER HOLT ENGINEERING 2220 BARTON SKYWAY AUSTIN, TX 78704 512.447.8166 INTERIOR DESIGNER TBD TBD LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT 5 2 / 0 1 / 1 0 C H I T E CT E S A R A D E R U LA R N A E D S E M JA E T REGIS X E T 7 6 6 2 1 F O E S T AT s t c e t i h c r a e u r a l . d s e m a j , y w h x t f o l a t i p a c . n 0 0 5 6 4 7 8 7 x t , n i t s u a 0 1 1 e t s , 8 g d b l . 8 8 6 1 7 4 3 2 1 5 . m o c . s t c e t i h …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS /DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS MARCH 5, 2025 PR-2024-159632; GF-2024-161879 WEST LINE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 705 WEST LYNN STREET 8.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1895 house. ARCHITECTURE The house located at 705 West Lynn Street is a single-story, center passage house with a side gabled roof set at a moderate- to-high pitch. The single front door is centered on the house with one 2/2 window on either side. There is a front porch that extends across the entirety of the front façade, supported by four columns. Due to the elevation of the site, the porch sits nearly at grade towards the front of the lot, but at the rear of the property is a full height unconditioned crawlspace or basement. While the footprint of the building may read as a simple rectangular center hall design, the rear extends further back into the lot, including an enclosed porch. There is also a small frame shed on the site, which is also proposed to be demolished. The shed is not mentioned in the West Line National Register nomination. RESEARCH From its construction around 1895 until 1962, the property was owned by the Quick family. John Quick, a carpenter originally from Sweden, was the first listed owner, and later married a woman named Helen, who was also a first-generation Swedish immigrant. Newspaper records indicate that Helen’s sister immigrated to Texas around 1893, though it is unknown whether the sisters arrived together or separately. The Quicks were involved with the local Methodist Church, with the address on West Lynn hosting a circle of the Women’s Society of Christian Service. John Quick died of natural causes in 1945, and Helen occupied the house until her passing in 1962 at the age of 91. The house was left unoccupied for several years after, but by the 1970s, it was occupied by renters. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the West Line National Register district, and the nomination further lists the property as eligible for individual listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high-to-moderate integrity. 3) Properties must meet two 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 …
T E E R T S N N Y L T S E W 580 SF 695 SF 450 SF 450 SF 1345 SF FRONT UNIT AREA EXISTING ADDITION GARAGE SECOND FLOOR CONDITIONED AREA SQ. FT. 580 SF. 695 SF. 450 SF. 1,145 SF. 2,420 SF. REAR UNIT AREA FIRST FLOOR FRONT PORCH REAR PORCH SECOND FLOOR GARAGE SQ. FT. 1,345 SF. 64 SF. 142 SF. 1,551 SF. 450 SF. CONDITIONED AREA 2,896 SF.
9 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MARCH 5, 2025 HR-2025-005732 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1412 PRESTON AVENUE PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Completely remodel the main façade, convert the existing carport to an enclosed garage, and construct a rear addition. 1) Remodel the existing house. The proposed project converts the covered carport to an enclosed garage. It replaces all windows and reconfigures the existing front façade to include an arched entryway, arched full-height windows at the enclosed brick vestibule, new hipped rooflines, and a copper awning. It replaces the existing siding with slurry-finish brick and adds limestone sills and coping. 2) Construct a rear one-story addition. The addition has molded trim at the first-floor cornice and a white steel Chippendale-style roof balustrade around each elevation. The project adds a double-width brick chimney and a second copper awning to the rear of the house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS The house at 1412 Preston Avenue is a two-story building clad in brick veneer and horizontal siding. Original windows are steel casements; some have been removed and replaced without permits. The house has a partial-width inset porch, a carport added to the front of the original garage, and a compound cross-gabled roof. 1412 Preston Avenue was constructed for Christopher Claus Eckhoff and his family in 1949. The Eckhoffs appear to have sold the property to the Zidd family in the early 1950s. Dr. Edward Zidd, a surgeon, moved to Austin from San Antonio in 1946 and practiced there until his death in 1969. Zidd was a hobbyist pilot and member of the Chamber of Commerce. The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards The proposed project removes intact historic material from the building’s exterior and replaces elements that do not appear to be deteriorated beyond repair. Replacement materials and elements do not look the same as the existing materiais. 3. Roofs The proposed project replaces the shingle roof in-kind, but changes the roofline at the main façade. It adds decorative copper awnings that were not historically present. 4. Exterior walls and trim The proposed project replaces existing siding with brick to match the existing brick. It adds limestone and decorative …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MARCH 5, 2025 PR-2024-164070; HR-2025-007269 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 503 EAST ANNIE STREET 10.0 – 1 PROPOSAL New construction of a two-unit residential project. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS On the site of a previous demolition, construct two housing units, both of which are two stories in height. Units are arranged in a front and rear pattern. A pool is proposed between the two houses, which in minimally visible from the street. RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS The former building at 503 East Annie Street was constructed sometime around 1930 and had multiple owners in the following decades. These included Elmer & Lillian Wiginton, who lived in the house during World War II, and had at least one son who served in the army for over five years. After this, the house was purchased by Tom & Rena Woodland, who lived in it for at least ten years. The house was demolished in 2024. 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 Proposed front setback is 15 feet from the curb, which is in line with city requirements and other houses on the block. By locating the second unit behind the front structure, the overall setback and rhythm of the street is maintained. 2. Orientation The front housing unit faces the street, with the second floor clad in an angled wall that appears as a side-gabled roof assembly. Though there is no front gable that covers an entryway, which is common in the district, the proposed design still reads as facing the street. 3. Scale, massing, and height Mentioned above, the second story of both housing units will resemble a roof structure, minimizing the vertical appearance of the development. Two-story structures are not uncommon on the street and district, but they are not as common as single- story houses with moderately steep roofs. Floor heights are proposed to be around 9 feet, which is appropriate to the district. 4. Proportions By splitting the construction into two smaller units, typical neighborhood proportions are maintained in both height and width. 5. Design and style The contemporary style of new construction is not an ideal match for the neighborhood. The fenestration on the second …
Sheet Index Cover Sheet, Site Plans, Permit Requirements G-001 G-002 Site Plans ASE-101 AS-101 Plans Cover Sheet General Notes Existing Site Plan Site Plan First Floor Plans Second Floor Plans Roof Plans A-100 Slab Edge Diagram A-101 A-102 A-103 Elevations A-201 A-202 Schedules A-601 A-602 Window Schedule Door Schedule Unit 1 - Lower House Elevations Unit 2 - Upper House Elevations 119_EA_East Annie Property Information Project Type: Two Family Residential Owners: Ashish Gupta and Cathleen Tocknell LOT AREA SUMMARY LOT SIZE Maximum FAR (55%) Maximum Impervious Cover (45%) 6,577 sq ft 3,617 sq ft 2,959 sq ft Proposed FAR (Total) Unit 1 (Lower House) Unit 2 (Upper House) Proposed Impervious Cover 2,856 sq ft 1,396 sq ft 1,460 sq ft 2,857 sq ft Site Address: 503 East Annie Street Austin TX 78704 PROPOSED SDCI Project Number: AE Legal Description: LOT 2, BLOCK 9, BLUEBONNET HILLS ADDITION Assessor Parcel Number: 283372 Gross Floor Area Calculations Zoning: SF-3-NP Setbacks: Side 5'-0", Rear 10'-0", Front 15'-0" Building Max Height: 35'-0" Project Team Murray Legge Architecture 1701 Emilie Lane Unit B Austin Texas 78731 Phone: (512) 817-9264 E-mail: lincoln@murraylegge.com Contact: Lincoln Davidson, AIA Structural Engineer Higgins Design 1103 Lambie St Unit B, Austin, TX 78702 Phone: Email: Contact: Ben Higgins, P.E. (708) 715-9403 ben.higgins@higgins-designs.com Civil Engineer Milian Engineering 501 N IH 35 #209C Austin, Texas 78702 Phone: Email: max@milianengineering.com Contact: G. Maximiliano Martinez, P.E. (956) 251-5146 Applicable Codes Conditioned Space Unit 1 - Lower House Lower Floor Upper Floor Unit 1 Conditioned Square Footage: Unit 2 - Upper House Lower Floor Upper Floor Unit 2 Conditioned Square Footage: 633 sq ft 763 sq ft 1,396 sq ft (21.2% FAR) 897 sq ft 746 sq ft 1,643 sq ft (24.9% FAR) Total Conditioned Square Footage 3,039 sq ft (46.2% FAR) Unconditioned Unit 1 - Lower House Carport Screened Porch Porch Unit 1 Unconditioned Square Footage: 320 sq ft 107 sq ft 492 sq ft 919 sq ft Unit 2 - Upper House Overhangs Unit 2 Unconditioned Square Footage: 87 sq ft 87 sq ft Gross Area Under Roof Unit 1 Unit 2 2,315 sq ft 1,730 sq ft Impervious Cover Calculation LOT SIZE Maximum Impervious Cover (45%) 6,577 sq ft 2,959 sq ft Contractor to verify compliance with all applicable codes and notify Architect of discrepancies, including but not limited to the: - 2021 IRC w/ Austin Amendments - 2021 IECC w/ Austin Amendments - …
From: To: Subject: Date: Historic Preservation Office New Construction at 503 E. Annie Street; Case No. HR 25-007269 Monday, February 24, 2025 2:58:04 PM [You don't often get email from https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] . Learn why this is important at External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Members of the Historic Landmark Commission, We, the residents of 1912 Newning Avenue, Austin, TX 78704, write to express our full support for the proposed new construction at 503 E. Annie Street. We have reviewed the architectural plans and can confidently say that the design is not only thoughtful but also complementary to the historic character and aesthetic of our Travis Heights neighborhood. As long-term residents, we take our civic responsibility to safeguard our community’s cultural heritage very seriously. We understand the importance of preserving the architectural integrity and historical charm that make Travis Heights a uniquely cherished neighborhood. We believe that the proposed new build successfully upholds these values by incorporating design elements that align with the surrounding homes while also reflecting the natural evolution of our residential streets. We recognize that change can sometimes be met with hesitation. Nonetheless, it is essential that our community continues to grow in a way that respects the past while embracing the future. The proposed project at 503 E. Annie has been designed with this very balance in mind. It is neither out of scale, nor character with the existing streetscape; in fact, it respects the unique texture of the neighborhood’s historic fabric. Further, we believe that responsible development strengthens our community, increases property values, and enhances the appeal of Travis Heights as a place where both history and progress can coexist. The owners of 503 E. Annie Street have demonstrated a commitment to building in a manner that aligns with these principles. We stand behind them in their efforts. We respectfully urge the Historic Landmark Commission to approve this project, recognizing it as an asset rather than a detriment to our beloved neighborhood. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Beverly and Michael Murray 1912 Newning Ave Austin, TX 78704 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".
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MARCH 5, 2025 HR-2025-015133 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 1707 ALAMEDA DRIVE 11.0 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Demolish a non-historic rear addition and construct a two-story addition in its place. 1) Demolish existing non-historic rear addition 2) Demolish half of the original detached garage, which has been altered over time. 3) Construct a two-story addition at the rear of house, utilizing the footprint of the previous addition. Retain original window locations and most exterior walls. ARCHITECTURE Built in a front and side gabled arrangement, the house at 1707 Alameda Drive is a single story and, much like its neighbors, is set at a height several feet above the street. It features an elevated foundation with a concrete skirt, further raising the height. Two front windows, which appear to be replacements, face the street. The front door is centered on the house and features a five-step walkup with a small concrete pad at the entry. Exterior walls are clad in asbestos tile, and the roof is set at a steep pitch. Some small decorative elements remain, which are described in the National Register survey as being “gingerbread” in appearance. A non-historic addition was made at the rear and is minimally visible from the street. RESEARCH The house at 1707 Alameda Drive was constructed in the late 1930s or early 1940s and was simple in plan and design. It’s owners for over 20 years were Lamar and Lerah Richardson, who had at least one child, Bobby. Lamar was employed by Calcasieu Lumber for several decades, in both sales and managerial roles. During World War II, a corporal named Tom Rosenbaum’s name was attached to the address in dispatches from the European theatre, though it is unknown if and what connection he had to the Richardsons. In the 1950s, Bobby Richardson was enrolled Texas Lutheran College as an agriculture major. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards Demolition of the non-historic rear addition is proposed to be minimally invasive to the original house. The proposed new construction does not remove any additional rear wall than what was already removed by the prior intervention. Residential …
Design Concepts for Review by HLC: 1707 Alameda Dr. Residence for Craig + Amy Rochette March 7th, 2025 Wang Architects ARCHITECTURE | URBAN DESIGN | MASTERPLANNING W O O DLA N D AV E. R. A D D E M A L A PROJECT LOCATION FAIR M O U N T AV E. E. V A A T A VIS T L A WANG ARCHITECTS Architecture + Urban Design SITE MAP SCALE - NTS PHOTO SHOWING PREVIOUS PRIMARY BEDROOM ADDITION WANG ARCHITECTS Architecture + Urban Design PHOTO SHOWING PREVIOUS PRIMARY BEDROOM ADDITION EXISTING EXTERIOR PHOTOS 2 4 " L I V E O A K 535' 1 2 CRZ 1 4 CRZ FULL CRZ E X I S T I N G E L E C T R I C M E T E R G A R D E N E X I S T I N G T O M A T C H S L O P E 7 : 1 2 E X I S I T N G T O M A T C H S L O P E 7 : 1 2 B . L . 1 0 ' N E W S H I N G L E R O O F I I E X S T N G A C P A D / I I E X S T N G G A S M E T E R 5 ' I S A N T A R Y S E W E R E A S E M E N T N E W A D D I T I O N E X I S T I N G S T R U C T U R E 537' 536' 535' 534' 533' 532' 531' 530' 529' 527' 526' 525' 524' B . L . 2 5 ' 528' I N E W S H N G L E R O O F N E W C O V E R E D R O O F N E W F E N C E 5 ' B . L . 531' 530' 529' 528' 527' 526' 525' N 524' WANG ARCHITECTS Architecture + Urban Design SURVEY NTS- SURVEY BY OTHER 523' EXISTING TOPOGRAPHY PHOTO ' 7 3 5 ' 6 3 5 ' 5 3 5 ' 4 3 5 ' 3 3 5 ' 2 …
WANG ARCHITECTS LLC Architecture + Urban Design 512.819.6012 www.wangarchitects.com GEORGETOWN 608 East University Ave. Georgetown, TX 78626 AUSTIN 3624 North Hills Dr. A201 Austin, TX 78731 February 7, 2025 Historic Landmark Commission City of Austin Re: 1707 Alameda Drive Dear Historic Landmark Commission, We are pleased to submit this project on behalf of our clients, Amy and Craig Rochette. The property at 1707 Alameda Drive is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. While not locally designated within the Travis Heights neighborhood, we recognize its historical significance and have worked with our clients to ensure that the proposed renovations will respect and preserve the character of the existing home. We met with the ARC at the January 15th meeting and were thankful for their feedback and guidance. Based upon the ARC’s recommendation, our client reached out and shared our design proposal with the SRCC Historic Preservation Committee Chair, Ms. Susan Armstrong Fisher. After sharing the design with her committee, she let us know that the feedback was generally positive. Their latest correspondence is attached here for your review. The scope of the project is as follows: Proposed Renovation and Addition: The historic home was previously added onto with a primary bedroom that was not quite compatible with the existing home. For this reason, we propose to demolish this previous addition and replace it with a new addition. The proposed new addition scope includes a new Primary Bedroom suite and mudroom at the ground floor, and a new office with two new bedrooms at the second floor. The Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation state: New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work will be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and massing to protect the integrity of the property and its environment. At the new addition, we propose to use shingles at the roof to match the existing home, and vertical wood siding to complement the new horizontal siding on the existing home. We are proposing a bay window at the new addition that will allow it to be differentiated from the period of the existing home. At the rear yard of the home to the East, the yard topography slopes dramatically upward. For this reason, we are keeping the addition close …
12 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MARCH 5, 2025 PR-2025-015334; HR-2025-015334 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1802 NORTHWOOD ROAD PROPOSAL Construct a new secondary unit at the rear of the property. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposed new building is two stories in height, clad in fiber cement board and batten siding and capped with a shingle roof. The roofline is irregular at the second floor, with a bracketed gablet sheltering the primary entrance at the first floor’s east elevation. Windows are 2:2 and generally vertically oriented throughout, save for the smaller square windows at the second floor’s south elevation. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The new house is located at the rear of the lot, behind and to the side of the front building. 2. Orientation The building is oriented with the primary entrance to the east, rather than to the south like the existing building on the lot. It does not appear consistent with the predominant orientation of contributing buildings on the same block. 3. Scale, massing, and height The building’s massing is relatively simple and uses step-downs in building height and wall-plane offsets to provide a visual transition since the height of new construction exceeds that of adjacent contributing buildings by more than one-half story. Foundation and floor-to-floor heights appear mostly aligned with the front house; there are no adjacent contributing buildings. Though the building does not appear to be visually subordinate to the primary building in height, massing, and form, its location behind the existing house will likely significantly reduce its visual impact from the street. 4. Proportions The building’s proportions are more vertically oriented than those of contributing buildings on the same block; however, its location behind the existing house may reduce its visual impact from the street. 5. Design and style The new rear unit is mostly compatible with the character of the primary building and in terms of scale, massing, proportions, patterns, materials, and architectural features; however, horizontal detailing may help to reduce its visual impact from the street. 6. Roofs The roof form is relatively simple and appears compatible. 7. Exterior walls The proposed siding is …
BUILDING AREA CALCULATIONS LEGEND EXISTING HOUSE 968 SQ. FT. EXISTING PORCH 136 SQ.FT. EXISTING UNCOVERED WOOD DECK (FULLY COUNTED) 173 SQ.FT. EXISTING GRAVEL DRIVEWAY 684 SQ.FT. EXISTING CONCRETE PADS, PAVERS, AND STEPS 79 SQ.FT. ADU FIRST FLOOR 643 SQ.FT. ADU SECOND FLOOR 643 SQ.FT. ADU PORCH 18 SQ.FT. ADU UNCOVERED PATIO 190 SQ.FT. CONCRETE PAD 9 SQ.FT. LOT AREA (PER SURVEY) 8,233.54 SQ.FT. FRONT YARD AREA 1,258.24 SQ.FT. FRONT YARD IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE 284 SQ.FT. (22.5%) IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE 2,940.50 SQ.FT. (35.7%) BUILDING COVERAGE 1,765 SQ.FT. (22.46%) EXISTING HOUSE GROSS FLOOR AREA 1,104 SQ.FT. (13.40%) ADU GROSS FLOOR AREA 1,304 SQ.FT. (15.84%) WALL TO BE DEMOLISHED EXISTING WALL TO REMAIN NEW WALL SMOKE DETECTOR INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRC R314 CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRC R315 SHEET INDEX A1.1 SITE PLAN & VISITABILITY PLAN A2.1 ADU FLOOR PLANS AND ROOF PLAN A3.1 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS S0.0 GENERAL NOTES S1.0 FOUNDATION PLAN S2.0 FRAMING PLANS S2.1 LATERAL BRACING PLANS S3.0 FOUNDATION DETAILS S4.0 FRAMING DETAILS S4.1 LATERAL BRACING DETAILS 604 A. West Ninth Street Austin, TX 78701 Tel: (512)473-8909 CONCRETE WALL WATER METER GAS ROUTE WATER ROUTE DRIVEWAY APRON DETAIL 3 N/A Scale: 578 GENERAL NOTES *ALL PLANS TO COMPLY WITH 2021 IRC AND ALL CITY OF AUSTIN AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS. DOOR NOTES The Seal appearing on this document was authorized by Dianne Kett on January 31, 2025 FIRE HYDRANT WATER METER ADU WATER METER ACCESS ROUTE AREA DESIGNATED FOR DUMPSTER, SPOILS PLACEMENT, AND MATERIAL STAGING. PORTABLE TOILET, CONCRETE WASH, AND PAINT WASHOUT MUST NOT BE PLACED WITHIN THE FULL CRITICAL ROOT ZONE OF ANY TREE. EXISTING PAVERS MAIN HOUSE WATER METER N O R T H W O O D R O A D 578 NEW APRON, REFER TO 3/A1.1 NEW CLEANOUT C U R B TREE PROTECTION FENCE WATER METER ADU WATER METER EXISTING PAVERS MAIN HOUSE WATER METER N O R T H W O O D R O A D 578 NEW CLEANOUT C U R B 1 5 ' I B U I L D N G S E T B A C K 1 5 ' I B U I L D N G S E T B A C K EXISTING GRAVEL PATIO EXISTING PORCH EXISTING PAVERS TREE PROTECTION FENCE GAS METER A/C OH OH 5' BUILDING SETBACK OH EXISTING WOOD DECK POLE OH OH OH OH OH OH 3' PUE 3 ' P …
14.0– 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MARCH 5, 2025 HR-2025-010863 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 1803 TRAVIS HEIGHTS BOULEVARD PROPOSAL Construct an addition at rear of main house. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURE Remove a detached garage. Construction of a two-story rear addition, along with a carport. Constructed on a site that slopes slightly downward from one side of the lot to the opposite, the Tudor Revival style house is a single-story house built on a raised foundation with a small crawlspace. There is a porch at the front right side of the house, which features two arched openings to form a corner. The front door is at the center is within a slightly recessed brick arch and features a nested gable within a larger front-facing gable that frames a front window, which features original or replicated details such as screens. The house is clad in yellow-tan brick and features a side gable roof, with the front gable mentioned above projecting beneath the peak. At one side of the house is a brick chimney. RESEARCH Built around 1935, the property at 1803 Travis Heights Boulevard was owned for several years by Lee & Margaret Carson, with the former working at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. During World War II, there was a brief period where Donald and Lillian McCavick lived at the house. They are listed as owners in one city directory, which may not be accurate, as after the war the Carsons were once again listed as owners. The McCavicks were notable for their work in film and visual media. Donald McCavick served as a director at the University of Texas, where he advised on and developed visual learning aids, and was at one point interviewed about their importance, especially to returning veterans. After 1947, the Carsons sold the property to George & Edna Hall, who owned the house through 1957. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential additions 1. Location Proposed addition is located at the rear of the property, where there is ample space to build. The addition will be visible from the street at one side but is set back completely behind the original house. 2. Scale, massing, and height …
GOH RESIDENCE 1803 Travis Heights Blvd. Austin, TX 78704 GENERAL NOTES: AERIAL VIEW ALL CONSTRUCTION SHALL CONFORM TO BUILDING CODES REQUIRED BY ALL AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION OVER THE PROJECT. ALL IRC SECTIONS AND TABLES REFERENCED REFER TO THE 2015 IRC. 1. BUILDER SHALL VERIFY: ALL LOT DIMENSIONS, EASEMENTS, BUILDING LINES, AERIAL EASEMENTS, HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS, ROOF OVERHANG & GUTTER LIMITATIONS, FINISH FLOOR HEIGHTS (W/ RESPECT TO DRAINAGE & FLOOD PLAIN ISSUES), COVERAGE % AND ALL DEED RESTRICTIONS PRIOR TO COMMENCING CONSTRUCTION. 2. BUILDER & ALL SUBCONTRACTORS SHALL VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS & NOTIFY ARCHITECT OF ANY DISCREPANCIES IMMEDIATELY BEFORE COMMENCING ADDITIONAL WORK. 3. THE GARAGE SHALL BE SEPARATED FROM THE RESIDENCE AND ITS ATTIC AREA BY NOT LESS THAN 1/2" GYP. BD. & FROM HABITABLE ROOMS ABOVE GARAGE BY 5/8" TYPE X GYP. BD. AND COMPLY WITH IRC SEC. R302. 4. ESCAPE/RESCUE WINDOW FROM SLEEPING AREAS SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM OF 5.7 SQ.FT. CLEAR NET OPENING AND A MINIMUM CLEAR OPENING HEIGHT OF 24" AND A MINIMUM CLEAR OPENING WIDTH OF 20". FINISHED SILL HEIGHT SHALL BE A MAXIMUM OF 44" ABOVE THE FLOOR & PER IRC SEC 310. 5. CONTRACTOR IS TO PROVIDE STEEL LINTELS ABOVE ALL OPENINGS WITH MASONRY ABOVE PER IRC SEC. 703.8 6. ONE-HOUR RATED GYPSUM BOARD SHALL BE INSTALLED UNDER STAIRS. 7. PROVIDE CROSS VENTILATION AT ENCLOSED ATTICS PER IRC R806. 8. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR TO LOCATE 110V OUTLET WITHIN 25'-0" OF A/C COMPRESSOR (GFI). 9. FIREPLACE CHIMNEY TO BE 2'-0" HIGHER THAN ANY STRUCTURE WITHIN 10'-0" (& 3'-0" MIN. HEIGHT AT RIDGE). 10. FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE w/ IRC SECTION R1004 & SHALL BE TESTED IN ACCORDANCE w/ UL 127. 11. SMOKE ALARMS SHALL BE HARD WIRED IN SERIES WITH BATTERY BACKUP POWER AS PER IRC SEC. R314. 12. HANDRAILS SHALL BE INSTALLED ALONG ALL STEPS/STAIRS WITH 4 OR MORE RISERS AND CONFORM TO IRC SEC R311. 13. ALL HORIZONTAL GUARD RAILS WILL BE A MINIMUM OF 36" IN HEIGHT & COMPLY TO IRC SEC R312. 14. WALLS SHALL BE BRACED IN ACCORDANCE OF IRC SEC R602.10. 15. GLAZING SHALL COMPLY WITH IRC SEC. R308. 16. ROOF OVERHANGS SHALL NOT EXTEND INTO ANY UTILITY EASEMENTS. 17. IN C.O.S.A., VENTS IN GARAGE PER C.O.S.A. AMENDMENTS TO I.R.C. 18. IN AREAS UNDER IRC 2006 OR LATER, PROJECTIONS LESS THAN 5' FROM PROP. LINE SHALL HAVE A 1-HOUR MIN. FIRE RESISTANCE RATING ON THE UNDERSIDE & …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS MARCH 5, 2025 DA 2024-165526; GF-2024-165917 2600 EAST MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD 15 – 1 PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Demolish a ca. 1972 auxiliary hospital building to construct a new mixed-use development. The Capital Area Research and Radiation Center building is a one-story Mid-century Modern health service facility designed by Page, Southerland, and Page and constructed by J. C. Evans Co. The building is horizontally oriented, with a dramatic carport extension at the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard elevation and a largely windowless street presence. It is concrete with applied stucco. Concrete walls seven feet thick and ceilings four feet thick were engineered to shield physicians and technicians from the radiation equipment within. Holy Cross Hospital, the first hospital to allow Black doctors in Austin, was originally constructed on East 11th Street in 1940 to address the burgeoning disparity in care between black and white hospitals in segregation-era Austin. It was relocated to East 19th Street—now Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard—in 1951. The new hospital was designed by Charles Henry Page, who would later help to found Page, Southerland, and Page.1 Though the main hospital was demolished in 1991 and replaced by Campbell Elementary School, its site received a Texas Historical Commission marker in 2021, an effort spearheaded by historian and Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross resident Berri McBride. “At the time,” recounts McBride in an interview with WhatOnceWas.org, “it was the only major hospital where African Americans could receive medical services that were affordable. But at the same time, the services provided by the hospital were complete, they were thorough, and they were first rate provided by superb doctors, including African American doctors.”2 As desegregation slowly took hold in the city, Holy Cross further distinguished itself as a progressive establishment by earning grants for new hospital buildings, innovative treatments, and cutting-edge equipment. In 1965, Page, Southerland, and Page designed the hospital’s iconic five-story circular nursing facility. The separate cancer center, operated by the Capital Area Research and Radiation Foundation and also designed by Page, was approved for installation five years later following the approval of federal funding for a regional radiation facility in Austin. The new cancer center, first called the Regional Research and Radiation Center and then renamed Capital Area Research and Radiation Center, was selected to house Central Texas’s first cobalt-60 radiotherapy device and a linear accelerator designed to treat deep tumors with …
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2600 E Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard Historic Landmark Commission 2/5/2025 1 Project Site 2 Holy Cross Hospital 3 Existing Structure Existing Structure Landmark Designation Criteria LDC 25-2-352: 1. The property must be 50 years old and must represent a period of significance of at least 50 years ago; and 2. 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 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 Staff Report: 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. “Mid-century Modern design by Page, Southerland and Page, however, its context as part of a larger hospital campus is gone” 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. • Holy Cross Hospital (established in 1940) was the first hospital to allow Black doctors in Austin • The site received a Texas Historical Commission marker in 2021, however the main hospital has been demolished. • Original Holy Cross Hospital site on 12th St has marker. ii. Historical Marker – 1610 E 11th St. iv. Community Value COMMUNITY CRITERIA: The property has a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, a neighborhood, or a particular group. • Holy Cross Hospital history is the basis …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Contreras, Kalan Harden, Joi; Fahnestock, Sam McKnight, Kim RE: 2600 E MLK - Postponement Request Wednesday, February 5, 2025 1:40:13 PM image001.png Thank you for sending, Leah. Sam, could you please post this request to backup for this evening? Thanks! Kalan Contreras Historic Preservation Officer Planning Department 512-974-2727 kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov From: Leah Bojo < Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 1:36 PM To: Contreras, Kalan <Kalan.Contreras@austintexas.gov>; Harden, Joi <Joi.Harden@austintexas.gov> Subject: FW: 2600 E MLK - Postponement Request > External Email - Exercise Caution FYI Leah M. Bojo, AICP, Director of Land Use & Entitlements 2705 Bee Caves Road, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78746 Drenner Group, PC | 512-665-1570 cell | | www.drennergroup.com > From: Misael Ramos < Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM To: BC-Trey.McWhorter@austintexas.gov <BC-Trey.McWhorter@austintexas.gov>, BC- Raymond.Castillo@austintexas.gov <BC-Raymond.Castillo@austintexas.gov>, bc- jamie.alvarez@austintexas.gov <bc-jamie.alvarez@austintexas.gov>, BC- Carl.Larosche@austintexas.gov <BC-Carl.Larosche@austintexas.gov>, bc- roxanne.evans@austintexas.gov <bc-roxanne.evans@austintexas.gov>, BC- Harmony.Grogan@austintexas.gov <BC-Harmony.Grogan@austintexas.gov>, BC- Ben.Heimsath@austintexas.gov <BC-Ben.Heimsath@austintexas.gov>, Koch, Kevin - >, Temaria Davis BC <BC-Kevin.Koch@austintexas.gov> Cc: Leah Bojo < < Marshall < Bertron, Cara <Cara.Bertron@austintexas.gov>, Pat Calhoun < Walker < Subject: 2600 E MLK - Postponement Request >, Brenda Malik < , Marilyn < >, BERRI MCBRIDE < Christopher Page < > >, Lavon >, Jen Margulies >, >, Jim Good Afternoon Historic Landmark Commissioners, We’re sending this email to keep all of you in the loop during our conversations with Drenner Group. Drenner Group met with our neighborhood on Monday, February 3rd at 1:30 pm. Our neighborhood sent over a list of pre-demolition items before the meeting that would have addressed concerns for preserving our historic district from potential hazards due to the demolition of the current structure and development of the newly proposed one. Drenner Group told us most items could not be addressed by them but all parties did agree to working on a restrictive covenant that would support our neighborhood. Drenner group also agreed to send a list of items for us to review and our neighborhood kindly requests to receive these items no later than 4 pm today so that we have time to discuss them. Given the compressed timeline, our neighborhood would like to request a postponement of the demolition permit application to allow for further discussions and negotiation of the restrictive covenant details with the Drenner Group. Our neighborhood is not against the development of this property but we are concerned about possible contamination (radiation, groundwater pollution), flooding, and an …
From: To: Subject: Date: Historic Preservation Office Against Review Case DA 24-165526 Monday, December 30, 2024 2:14:19 PM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Sam Fahnestock, I am writing to submit comments for the Historic Landmark Commission, regarding Review Case DA 24-165526 for the commission's consideration in advance of the January 8, 2025 meeting when this case will be discussed. I am a resident living within 500 feet of 2600 E. MLK Jr Blvd., which is the subject of DA 24-165526. I am AGAINST the proposed demolition of this building, which is the last surviving structure associated with the Holy Cross Hospital, the city’s first hospital for Black patients that was recently granted a historical marker through the Texas Historic Commission's Undertold Markers program (https://austin.towers.net/marking-the-medical-history-of-east-austin-at-holy-cross- hospital/). Preservation of this structure would honor the significant cultural history that it represents, while also building on the efforts of the immediately adjacent Rogers Washington Holy Cross Historic District in demonstrating the determination and success of the African American community in Austin. I am also concerned about broader plans for the development of this property following demolition, as this permit is one part of a proposal that involves converting the property from civic to mixed use zoning, including density bonuses (Zoning case C14-2024-0111 / Plan Amendment case NPA-2024-0008.01). The preservation of this structure would maintain a street-facing scale and style that is compatible with and complimentary to the adjacent historic residential neighborhoods, as well as other historically significant structures along this stretch of MLK, including David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, the Della Phillips House, and Fuller-Sheffield Funeral Home--all located less than 500 feet on either side of the property, and characterized by horizontal massing and low slung roofs similar to the style of this structure. Maintaining the stylistic features of the surrounding area at this particular, prominent corner is important and meaningful for this community's and our city's identity. Thank you for your attention to these concerns and consideration of protecting this culturally and historically significant structure. Sincerely, Bridget Ground 1806 Cedar Avenue 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 Case DA 24-165526 Demolition -Support for Demolition Monday, January 6, 2025 8:29:02 AM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Attn: San Fahnestock I am writing to express my support for the proposed demolition of the property located at 2600 E Martin Luther King. . As a property owner at 2503 E MLK], I believe that the removal of this structure would greatly benefit our community for several reasons: 1. Safety Concerns : The current state of the building poses significant safety risks to the neighborhood. It has become a site for illegal activities, and its dilapidated condition could lead to accidents or injuries. 2. Aesthetic and Property Values : The property detracts from the aesthetic appeal of our neighborhood. Demolition would not only improve the visual environment but potentially increase property values for surrounding homes by removing an eyesore. 3. Urban Development : The demolition would open up opportunities for new development or green space, which could revitalize the area. This could align with broader urban planning goals such as increasing community spaces or supporting new housing projects. 4. Health and Environmental Issues : There might be health hazards associated with the current state of the building, such as mold, pests, or asbestos. Demolition would address these issues, ensuring a healthier environment for residents. 5. Community Sentiment : From discussions within the community, there seems to be a general consensus that this property should be removed. This move would be in line with the community's wishes for a cleaner, safer, and more vibrant neighborhood. Please consider this letter as my formal endorsement for the demolition of the property at 2600 E Martin Luther King Jr. BLVD. I would appreciate being kept informed about the decision and any public meetings where this matter will be discussed. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to seeing positive changes in our community. Sincerely, Lynn Morris Lynden Communities LLC 512-698-2129 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: Cc: Subject: Date: Fahnestock, Sam Heimsath, Ben - BC Fw: 2600 E. MLK Jr. Blvd Application for Demolition and Re-Zoning Wednesday, January 8, 2025 8:31:10 AM External Email - Exercise Caution Please share with other commissioners. Thank you. R ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: patricia calhoun < To: Roxevans < Cc: patricia calhoun < Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:46:14 PM CST Subject: 2600 E. MLK Jr. Blvd Application for Demolition and Re-Zoning > > > Dear Commissioner, I am writing to ask that more time be allowed for discussion and conference with the developer on this project. Our Historic District just received images today and time is needed to consider the project. This project has great ramifications to our Historic District, and we are very concerned about granting demolition permits and re-zoning before concerns are addressed: It is adjacent to an elementary school; height of building will impact the elementary What is the number of units planned, amount of parking, entrances and exits? Have environmental studies been completed? What will the impact be on well established entities like the funeral home, hospice facility and the Rogers- Washington-Holy Cross Historic District? So many concerns that have not been given time to discuss. Please do Not allow this project to move forward with demolition and re-zoning. Thank you, Patricia Calhoun, RID, IIDA, ASID, CLIPP Patricia Calhoun, RID, IIDA, ASID, CLIPP THE PERFECT ADDITION 2401 Givens Avenue Austin TX 78722 972-814-6543 (Cell) “We may have all come on different ships, but we are in the same boat now” Martin Luther King, Jr. 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".
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS MARCH 5, 2025 PR-2024-008236 4901 RIDGE OAK DRIVE 16.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1951 house. ARCHITECTURE Believed to have been designed by Austin architect Barton Riley1, the house at 4901 Ridge Oak Drive was constructed around 1951 for Edgar Perry III, grandson of Edgar Howard “Commodore” Perry. The single-story house is set on a triangular parcel that slopes towards the east, offering an optimal view of downtown. Clad in a combination white stone, concrete, and vertical wood siding, the house emphasizes its horizontality with two long wings in an L-shape. The north side of the lot features a driveway that curves around the house and terminates at a carport. There is an entry to the kitchen in this location, indicating that the doorway in the middle of the house, facing Ridge Oak Drive and opening onto the foyer and living room of the house, was designed to be the main entry. Arranging two doors in this way indicates that the automobile entry may have been seen as more of a service entry. The longer of the two wings extends to the north and includes living areas and bedrooms and features a rear door from the dining room to a broad deck that provides a view of downtown Austin. It also features ample swimming pool, which abuts a retaining wall. A flat roof covers the entire house, with moderate overhangs on several sides. Fenestration is generally not large but are grouped in several areas to create a ribbon window appearance. At the rear of the house, near the deck, is a large brick chimney that extends above the flat roof by a few feet. From the street, the exterior walls, windows, and doors are weathered but appear to be in fair condition. RESEARCH The Perry family has a long history in Austin that stretches across the city, both architecturally and civically. The house at 4901 Ridge Oak Drive was constructed for Edgar and Kathleen Perry to live in after their 1951 marriage and was completed when Edgar Perry III was in his early 20s. In the short years after their moving in, Edgar was involved in several family business ventures, including Southwest Ledge Stone Company, Terminix Termite Control, and, most recently, the Perry Manufacturing Company, which produced plastics and other newly developed materials for domestic use. He also became involved in, and …
T.B.P.E. Registration # F-9361 February 26, 2025 Mr. Travis Habersaat, Architect Jay Corder Architect 2700 W. Anderson Lane, Suite 309 Austin, TX 78757 RE: Visual Structural Assessment 4901 Ridge Oak Drive Austin, TX 78757 On February 25, 2025, Arch Consulting Engineers PLLC visited the above referenced project to assess the structural condition of the existing house and masonry retaining wall along the property line adjacent to Crestway Drive. Mr. Brad Farris, P.E. of Arch Consulting Engineers PLLC and Mr. Travis Habersaat of Jay Corder Architect were present at the site meeting. A home inspection report prepared by Power Check Inspections, PLLC dated February 21, 2025 was provided for our review. Structural drawings of the existing house were not available. It should be noted that the findings, opinions, and conclusions of this report are based on visual observations only and reflect only the accessible features of the property. Arch Consulting Engineers, PLLC has not performed any testing of the concrete or soils at the site which may or may not reveal defects that are not visible. Structural Systems Description: The existing structure of the single-family residence is a wood framed roof system supported by wood stud framed walls bearing on a concrete foundation. The foundation appears to be a combination of slab on grade and suspended concrete over a crawl space. The roof is flat with little to no slope. The exterior cladding consists of a combination of stone veneer and wood siding. General Evaluation: During the site visit, distress was noted in various locations including exterior stone veneer and interior flooring, walls, and ceilings. The cracking in the finish materials is likely a result of foundation movement. Additionally, there were various locations where the roof appears to be leaking as evidenced by wet spots in sheetrock ceilings and rotted exterior fascias and soffits. Response to Specific Areas of Concern: 1) Foundation Movement As noted above, various cracking at the interior and exterior walls, flooring, and ceilings were seen. Also, in numerous locations the existing soil appears to be higher than the foundation leading to rotten siding and possibly rotten wall framing. The soil should be lowered and graded away from the house to promote rapid drainage away from the house. In areas of rotted siding, the siding should be removed to expose the wall framing and determine the extent of necessary repairs and/or replacement. 2579 Western Trails Blvd. Suite 230 …
POWER CHECK INSPECTIONS, PLLC 512-900-0456 Http:www.pwrcheck.com COMPLETE HOME INSPECTION - POWER CHECK 4901 Ridge Oak Dr Austin, TX 78731 Inspector Chad Nemec TREC 24017 Certi ed Professional Inspector 512-900-0456 . . . PROPERTY INSPECTION REPORT FORM Michael Dickson Name of Client 4901 Ridge Oak Dr, Austin, TX 78731 Address of Inspected Property Chad Nemec Name of Inspector 02/21/2025 12:30 pm Date of Inspection TREC 24017 Certified Professional Inspector TREC License # Name of Sponsor (if applicable) TREC License # PURPOSE OF INSPECTION A real estate inspection is a visual survey of a structure and a basic performance evaluation of the systems and components of a building. It provides information regarding the general condition of a residence at the time the inspection was conducted. It is important that you carefully read ALL of this information. Ask the inspector to clarify any items or comments that are unclear. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSPECTOR This inspection is governed by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Standards of Practice (SOPs), which dictates the minimum requirements for a real estate inspection. The inspector IS required to: use this Property Inspection Report form for the inspection; inspect only those components and conditions that are present, visible, and accessible at the time of the inspection; indicate whether each item was inspected, not inspected, or not present; indicate an item as Deficient (D) if a condition exists that adversely and materially affects the performance of a system or component OR constitutes a hazard to life, limb or property as specified by the SOPs; and explain the inspector’s findings in the corresponding section in the body of the report form. The inspector IS NOT required to: identify all potential hazards; turn on decommissioned equipment, systems, utilities, or apply an open flame or light a pilot to operate any appliance; climb over obstacles, move furnishings or stored items; prioritize or emphasize the importance of one deficiency over another; provide follow-up services to verify that proper repairs have been made; or inspect system or component listed under the optional section of the SOPs (22 TAC 535.233). RESPONSIBILTY OF THE CLIENT While items identified as Deficient (D) in an inspection report DO NOT obligate any party to make repairs or take other actions, in the event that any further evaluations are needed, it is the responsibility of the client to obtain further evaluations and/or cost estimates from qualified service professionals regarding any items reported …
PID 124674 | 4901 RIDGE OAK DR Property Summary Report | 2024 Online Services | Travis Central Appraisal District 124674 0129040301 R SF3 CVENGROS JENNIFER A LOT 10 *LESS NE TRI & +SW TRI LOT 11 BLK W HIGHLAND PARK WEST 4901 RIDGE OAK DR, TX 78731 OWNER Name: THARP6 LLC Secondary Name: Mailing Address: 1037 N SUGARTREE LN GALLATIN TN 37066-8565 Owner ID: % Ownership: Exemptions: 1998528 100.00 GENERAL INFO ACCOUNT Property ID: Geographic ID: Type: Zoning: Agent: Legal Description: Property Use: LOCATION Address: Market Area: Market Area CD: Map ID: X6000 012608 PROTEST Protest Status: Informal Date: Formal Date: VALUES VALUE HISTORY $1,218,000 $0 $0 $1,218,000 $182,000 $0 $182,000 $1,400,000 $0 $1,400,000 $0 $1,400,000 CURRENT VALUES Land Homesite: Land Non-Homesite: Special Use Land Market: Total Land: Improvement Homesite: Improvement Non-Homesite: Total Improvement: Market: Special Use Exclusion (-): Appraised: Value Limitation Adjustment (-): Net Appraised: VALUE HISTORY Year 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 $1,218,000 $1,176,000 $1,176,000 $588,000 $588,000 $182,000 $510,638 $433,000 $486,600 $371,798 Land Market Improvement Special Use Exclusion Appraised Value Limitation Adj (-) Net Appraised $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,400,000 $1,686,638 $1,609,000 $1,074,600 $959,798 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,400,000 $1,686,638 $1,609,000 $1,074,600 $959,798 Page 1 of 3 Effective Date of Appraisal: January 1 Date Printed: February 26, 2025 Powered By: <True Prodigy> Tax Rate 0.950500 0.477600 0.344445 0.000000 0.107969 0.101300 Net Appraised Taxable Value $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 TAXING UNITS Unit Description 01 02 03 0A 2J 68 AUSTIN ISD CITY OF AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY TRAVIS CENTRAL APP DIST TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT AUSTIN COMM COLL DIST IMPROVEMENT DO NOT PAY FROM THIS ESTIMATE. This is only an estimate provided for informational purposes and may not include any special assessments that may also be collected. Please contact the tax office for actual amounts. Improvement #1: State Code: A1 1 FAM DWELLING Description: Improvement Value: N/A Main Area: Gross Building Area: 3,248 9,192 Type Description Class CD Exterior Wall Number of Units EFF Year Built 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Year 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 SQFT 3,248 1 1,012 648 3,248 450 196 1 140 50 2 126 70 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1ST 604 061 512 095 612 581 522 011 011 251 SO …
STORAGE LAUNDRY / UTILITY RM #1 FAMILY ROOM CARPORT POWDER OFFICE KITCHEN CEDAR CLOSET T E S O L C UTILITY ROOM #2 BEDROOM #2 BATH #2 CLOSET CLOSET CLOSET ENTRY BREAKFAST PRIMARY BATHROOM CLOSET PRIMARY BEDROOM BATH #1 BEDROOM #1 T E S O L C DINING ROOM LIVING ROOM DECK PRIMARY WALK-IN #1 PRIMARY WALK-IN #2 1 EXISTING- FIRST FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
17 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS MARCH 5, 2025 PR-2025-011181; GF-2025-013625 932 E. 53RD STREET Demolish a ca. 1925 house and detached garage. PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story Craftsman house with a two-story rear addition constructed in 2001. The house is clad with horizontal wood siding and capped with a cross-gabled roof with deep eaves, exposed rafter tails, and decorative triangular brackets. Though the building is now boarded, 2022 photos appear to show screened 1:1 wood windows throughout the original portion of the house. The house at 932 E. 53rd Street was constructed around 1925 per appraisal district records, though its first occupants appear in City directories in the mid-1930s. Until the 1940s, it was the home of primarily short-term renters, including two carpenters and their families and a salesman. In 1945, the building was purchased by Albert S. and Eva Nooner. They rented it out for four years before moving in in 1949 along with their son, Sam, a Purple Heart recipient who worked as a fireman after returning from the Pacific Theater. Albert Nooner died in 1951 and the house was sold by the remaining family members. Painter R. L. Bozeman and his wife Laverne lived there during the mid-to-late 1950s until it was purchased by Herminia Rodriguez, who raised her family there until her death in 2018. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property is listed as medium priority in the 2020 North Loop-Hancock-Boggy Creek survey. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. The rear addition does not appear to destroy the building’s character- defining features as a Craftsman bungalow. 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 a Craftsman bungalow. 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 was not evaluated for its ability 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 is not a …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS MARCH 5, 2025 PR-2025-008862 1310 HASKELL STREET 18.0 – 1 PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE Demolish three houses, all on one lot and all constructed ca. 1928. Three Craftsman style houses, constructed around 1928, occupy the lot at 1310 Haskell Street. Two of the houses are oriented towards Navasota Street at the side and the front house faces Haskell Street. All three houses are around 800 square feet and are a single-story, built on elevated piers. All three feature front porches that occupy about half the front façade and are covered by simple gables supported by corner posts. All front facades feature two windows and a door, some of which may have been replaced in the past as needed. Siding and roof materials are all in salvageable condition, and some patching has been done as needed. Exposed rafter tails are present at all three units, and there is no sign of ornamental details ever being present. RESEARCH The three houses were each listed for rental upon their construction and were occupied by various renters for at least thirty years. Those who lived there were various tradespeople, drivers, city sanitation workers, and there are several records of children being born and living in the simple houses. Names of residents appeared in local papers mostly for small legal transgressions, such as fighting and minor traffic violations, though numerous birth notices also appeared, with only some corresponding to names listed in city directories. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2016 East Austin Historic Resource Survey recommends the property, including all three houses on it, as contributing resources to a potential National Register or local historic district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The buildings are good examples of simple Craftsman style houses. 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 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 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION HISTORIC LANDMARK INSPECTION RESULTS MARCH 5, 2025 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Certify the historic landmarks noted as passing their inspections in the following exhibit as eligible for the partial ad valorem tax exemption granted by Title 11, Article 2 (Partial Exemption for Historic Landmarks) of the Code of Ordinances, adopted under the authority provided in Article 8, Section 1-f (Ad Valorem Tax Relief) of the Texas Constitution and Section 11.24 (Historic Sites) of the Texas Tax Code. Exhibit B.1: CITY LANDMARK SITES THAT ARE ALSO RECORDED TEXAS HISTORIC LANDMARKS (RTHL) or STATE ARCHEOLOGICAL LANDMARKS (SAL) RECEIVING THE PARTIAL EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 Parcel Number Landmark Name Address Zoning Case Number FY25 Inspection Result RTHL/SAL 0206040514 0423060302 0206041611 0219060509 0208051017 0208090601 0205070505 0402012601 0107000501 0206050915 0303000805 0210000322 0105020308 0206031709 0220061601 0206031808 0208011103 0108031175 0210022508 0206050212 0408020104 0206031501 0206010904 0206011001 0206011006 0206011007 0113000502 0206011002 0206011005 0206010501 0206011004 0206040606 0211010506 0210041802 0208001508 0205010509 0206040906 0206031017 0422050214 0206040109 0208030201 0210040214 0210040214 0208111801 0208030110 0205020211 0104040616 0206030312 0107060101 0107060101 0400040209 0109010611 0215020302 0207080601 0242120316 0212010301 0218030712 0206040104 0211010307 0208000808 0206030701 0206030803 0219060821 0220060607 0122000825 0119080320 0210022507 0118060112 0208011801 0204041405 0108031527 0402030237 Depot Hotel Horton - Duval House Walton - Joseph Building Mansbendel - Williams House Hamilton (Jeremiah) Building Southgate - Lewis House Majors-Butler-Thomas House Stanley Homestead - Outbuilding Gilfillan House Johnson (Alfrida) House Tips (Walter) House Caswell (Daniel) House Paggi, Michael, House St. Charles House Ney (Elizabet) Museum St. David'S Episcopal Church Hirshfeld House And Cottage Smoot Family Home Goodman Building French Legation St. Edwards Main Building & Holly Cross Hall St. Mary'S Cathedral Smith (B. J.) House Robinson (Catherine) House Bremond (Pierre) House Bremond (Eugene) House Neill-Cochran House Bremond (Walter) House Bremond (John) House North - Evans Chateau Phillips - Knudsen House (Aka Houston Hale) Carrington (E. H.) Store West Hill Scholz Garten Boardman - Webb House Schneider (J. P.) Store German Free School Millett Opera House Onion Creek (Masonic) Lodge Paggi Carriage Shop Land Office Building Carrington - Covert House Gethsemane Lutheran Church And Luther Hall Madison Log Cabin Lundberg Bakery Southwestern Telephone & Telegraph Building Davis (I. V.) Homestead Tips (Walter) Building Swedish Log Cabin Esperanza School Millbrook Texas Military Institute Castle Beriah Grahman House Thompson House Edward E. Zimmerman Stone House Gerhard - Schoch House Leser House Buass (J. L.) Building Denny - Holliday House Burlage - Fischer House Littlefield Building Paramount Theatre Shipe, Col. …
City of Austin Downtown Historic Resource Survey Public Comment Period: March 26th -May 9th 2025 Agenda 1. What is a Historic Resource Survey 2. Downtown Austin Historic Resource Survey 3. Survey Boundary 4. Project Timeline 5. Frequently Asked Questions 6. Opportunity for Public Comments What is a Historic Resource Survey? • A detailed, methodical process that highlights potential landmarks and historic districts by identifying older buildings and areas that help to tell the story of an important person, community, group or the city as a whole; or exhibit significant architecture or landscape design. • It ensures that historically significant resources are recorded, and results are available for public use. • Information-gathering tool only – does not include zoning changes Downtown Austin Historic Resource Survey Evaluates 45+ year old buildings in Downtown Austin as potential historic landmarks and historic districts. Replaces the original 1981 survey Conducted by HHM & Associates Identified and documented 1,964 resources Will contribute to HPO’s research for staff recommendations Will be available to citizens as a resource for completion of applications Survey Boundary Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd on the north, I-35 on the east, Lady Bird Lake on the south, and MoPac on the west Project Timeline Project Initiation 1st Public Meeting/Kick-off Event Fri. Oct. 13, 2023 Mon. Dec. 18, 2023 First Survey Draft to City Thu.Oct. 31, 2024 Public Comment Period Opens Online (will be available on PublicInput.com/Downtown AustinSurvey) Wed. March 26 2025 Public Comment Period Closes online (will be available on PublicInput.com/Downtown AustinSurvey) Fri. May 9, 2025 Fri. Nov. 17, 2023 Draft Fieldwork Mon. May 13, 2024 Fri. Jan. 31, 2025 2nd Public Virtual Meeting Second Survey Draft to City Wed. April 16, 2025 3rd Public Virtual Meeting (will be hosted via Zoom) Wed. July 2, 2025 4th Public Meeting (HLC Presentation) Frequently Asked Questions Q: Will this project change the zoning on my property? A: No. The survey will only make recommendations Q: Will this project change my property taxes? A: No. Q: If I want to designate my property based on recommendations, how will that work? A: If property owners choose to designate a landmark or historic district based on the recommendations, it will entail a rezoning process. The City of Austin Historic Preservation Office will help guide you through the process Q: If I choose to designate my property, will my taxes change? A: Maybe. Local landmarks currently are eligible for …
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for March 5, 2025 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. Historic zoning applications 1701 San Gabriel Street – Owner-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed to April 2, 2025.) Historic landmark and historic district permit applications 2504 Bridle Path – Culberson House – Addition, new doors and windows, new construction cabana, and new siding. (Withdrawn.) 4105 Avenue G – Hyde Park – Two-story addition, new roof, and restoration. 200 The Circle – Brunson House – Partial demolition, addition to the garage. National Register district permit applications 1003 Maufrais Street – West Line National Register Historic District – Addition and remodel, new construction cabana and pool. (Withdrawn.) 705 West Lynn Street – West Line National Register Historic District – Total demolition. 1412 Preston Avenue – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – Convert carport to garage, addition and remodel to front entry and rear. 503 E Annie Street – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Two new construction single-family residences with attached garage, covered patios, uncovered deck, and pool. 10. 1707 Alameda Drive – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Partial demolition, two-story addition. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 11. 12. 13. 1802 Northwood Road – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – New construction two-story rear unit. 2307 Windsor Road Unit #2 – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – Total demolition. (Postponed to April 2, 2025.) 1803 Travis Heights Boulevard – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Two-story addition, new carport, remove old carport. Demolition and relocation permit applications (all total demolitions unless otherwise noted) 14. 15. 16. 17. 2600 E Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard – 78702 4901 Ridge Oak Drive – 78731 932 E 53rd Street – 78751 1310 Haskell Street – 78702 Determinations of Eligibility for Partial Ad Valorem Tax Relief 18. …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS MARCH 5, 2025 HR-2025-014398 HYDE PARK LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT 4105 AVENUE G 5.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Reconstruct the front elevation and construct a second-story addition. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Rebuild the original design of the front porch, including restoration of windows, siding, and porch finishes. 2) Replace deteriorated or missing siding on all elevations. 3) Construct a ground-floor addition at the rear right corner. 4) Construct a second-story addition, set back from the front of the original house. ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STANDARDS The house at 4105 Avenue G is a single-story Craftsman-style building with a wide, deep front porch that is supported at the corners by two ample posts clad in stucco. The porch and stair accessing it are both concrete in construction, likely a replacement or earlier wood systems. Two large front windows, which appear to be original, face the street at the back of the porch. Above, a front gable projects forward and features a wide attic window it its center, which also includes some decorative ends supporting the fascia. The Hyde Park Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 1. General Standards 1.2: Retention of Historic Style Proposed design retains the original style and seeks to rehabilitate damaged elements, but only at historic locations. 1.3: Avoidance of False Historicism After taking consideration of guidance offered by ARC, the additions feature elements that are compatible is scale and design to the historic, but do not reach the level of replication or false historicism. A visual break in the form of a setback breaks up the roof slope at the front of the house. 1.4: Appropriate Treatment Options for Contributing or Potentially Contributing Structures Intact historic material is proposed to be retained rather than replaced. Reconstructed elements, such as wood siding, is proposed to be from new material that generally matches size and dimensions of historic. 3. Residential Standards: Single Family and Contributing Multifamily – Preservation and Restoration 3.1 Front of Houses Historic approach and dimensions are to be retained; second-floor addition is proposed to be located over 15 feet from the front wall at the back of the porch. 3.5 Roofs The existing roof pitch is maintained, and a visual break between the original and the addition is clear and legible from the street. 3.6 Chimneys There is no …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS MARCH 5, 2025 PR-2025-011991 BRUNSON HOUSE 200 THE CIRCLE 6.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a rear accessory structure. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURE Construction of a rear building that includes the remodel of an existing detached garage and construction of an office/gym. Construction of a lap pool at rear of property. Additionally, some site grading and minor landscape work. Constructed in 1917, the Brunson House is an excellent example of the bungalow style in the Fairview Park neighborhood. The house is set at the highest point of the lot, with a steep slope leading from the street to the porch stairs. A front porch is supported by two brick columns holding up a curved gable projecting from a larger gable spanning the width of the house. There is decorative woodwork at both gables, and at the right of the building is a side porch. Windows and front door are all intact and in good condition. 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: Residential new construction 1. Location New construction is at the rearmost section of the property. Given the grade changes on site, it will not be visible from the street. 2. Orientation Along with the existing garage that is proposed to be placed in service, the addition will orient towards the front and rear of the property. The rear is accessed by a private drive at an adjacent property, so it is not expected to be a main entry to the site. 3. Scale, massing, and height New construction is one story in height. Though it, along with the original house, are located at the highest area of the lot, it is to be minimally visible due to it being behind the main house. 4. Proportions The floor-to-ceiling height of the single-story addition is taller than the original house, but not to a degree that creates a stark disparity between the two. 5. Design and style The new construction is proposed to be largely glazed. After some revisions, the building was simplified to eliminate some more decorative elements that may have detracted from the original house 6. Roofs A low-slope roof is proposed to reduce visibility of the new construction, …
1412 Preston Ave. Objec�on to Proposed Building Permit. March 3, 2025 Candace & John Volz 1406 Preston Ave. Our objec�on to the proposed building permit is based on three concerns: 1)1412 Preston is a contribu�ng structure in our Old West Aus�n Na�onal Register Historic District (OWANRHD). The house is significant in that it was designed and built in the mid-1950s by Aus�n architect Kelly McAdams (1929-2014) and his wife Nancy Reeves McAdams (1929- 2005), also an architect. Kelly, based on his obituary, graduated “from the School of Architecture of The University of Texas at Aus�n in 1951. While s�ll a student, he passed the state architectural registra�on examina�on and became a registered architect at 21 years of age. A�er gradua�on, he worked in Aus�n as an associate architect with R. Gommel Roessner, FAIA, and as a partner with his wife Nancy R. McAdams, AIA, designing mid-century modern residences in Balcones Park, Pemberton Heights and Rosedale. As a staff architect with the firm of Page Southerland Page, he prepared the construc�on drawings of many Aus�n landmark buildings, including the Bergstrom AFB headquarters building (now the Airport Hilton Hotel) and the Headliners Club in the Westgate Tower. In 1968 he began work toward a master's degree in architecture and developed innova�ve computer methodologies for technical drawings and solar energy calcula�ons. He joined the faculty of the School of Architecture in 1970 and taught construc�on drawings and computer graphics un�l his re�rement from the University in 1988. For several years he served as Assistant to the Dean of Architecture with responsibility for advising students seeking admission to the School.” Nancy Reeves, from her obituary, “married Kelly R. McAdams of Aus�n in 1950, while both were seniors in the School of Architecture at The University of Texas at Aus�n. A�er gradua�ng in 1951, they prac�ced architecture together and as members of other firms. Pursuing an interest in research, Nancy returned to campus in 1961 and earned a Master of Library Science degree. In 1965 she began 20 years of service to the University, first as manager of the Architecture Library; then as Associate Director of General Libraries; as the Libraries project director for construc�on and occupancy of the Perry-Castaneda Library, Fine Arts Library and several other campus libraries; and finally as Associate Director of the Office of Planning Services, where she facilitated new construc�on and renova�on projects of all kinds for the Main and …
From: To: Subject: Date: Historic Preservation Office HR 25-007269 Monday, March 3, 2025 8:07:15 AM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Good morning, I am the homeowner of 404 E Annie Street, Austin Texas 78704. I'm writing in support of the project to be completed at 503 E. Annie. I have seen the plans, and they comport with the character of the neighborhood. I believe this project will be a great addition to the block. The owners of the property are respectful of the neighbors and the aesthetic of the area, and I have no doubt they will complete the project with care. Please don't hesitate to reach out if I can provide any other information. Best, Grace Matthews 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".
Historic Preservation Office HR 25-007269 Monday, March 3, 2025 8:58:20 AM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution From: To: Subject: Date: Hello, Thank you, Tecuan Flores I am the home owner at 1910 Newning, Austin, TX 78704, and I support the new construction project at 503 E. Annie. 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: Cc: Subject: Date: Historic Preservation Office Fahnestock, Sam 503 E. Annie Tuesday, March 4, 2025 9:31:27 AM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Hello, The applicant has been in touch with the neighborhood Historic Preservation Committee prior to the March 5 HLC meeting. We appreciate their proactive communication. They have shared their plans and sought feedback. We shared that we appreciate the set-back compatibility and smaller design of the two homes. The only feedback given mirrors City staff’s recommendations regarding a front gable addition and requesting any way to soften the contemporary design that distinguishes it from neighboring properties. Thank you – SRCC Historic Preservation Committee 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 Please save 4901 Ridge Oak Drive Tuesday, March 4, 2025 1:56:11 PM [You don't often get email from https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] Learn why this is important at External Email - Exercise Caution Hello, I am a resident of the beautiful neighborhood in Austin that’s home to 4901 Ridge Oak Dr. This house has served as a local landmark for me personally and my family for 15 years as we have lived in this area. We drive by the home and think what else could be done with this mid century time capsule? To honor and uphold and preserve our past is paramount to honoring our land and what it means to us. Because I live here, I matter, my voice matters. Thank you for reading this. Thank you for considering preserving and relegating historic status to the house at 4901 Ridge Oak Dr. in Austin, Texas. Thank you in advance for preserving the beautiful home on the corner lot with all the beautiful trees it contains. What a treasure we have in that home in our beautiful neighborhood. I can only imagine what is possible for such a gem. Thank you for not demolishing it. All the best, Jenna Smith 3607 Lucas Drive Austin, TX 78731 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".
The Austin Historic Landmark Commission and City of Austin City of Austin Planning and Zoning Department To: Austin, TX Subject: Protest Against the Demolition of the Historic House at 4901 Ridge Oak Drive Dear Members of the Austin Historic Landmark Commission and the City of Austin and to whom it may concern: I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed demolition of the house located at 4901 Ridge Oak Drive. As a resident of Austin and a passionate advocate for the preservation of our city’s rich architectural and cultural heritage, I believe this house should be preserved, not destroyed. The house at 4901 Ridge Oak Drive, constructed around 1951, stands as a remarkable example of midcentury residential architecture, believed to have been designed by renowned Austin architect Barton Riley. This home is a testament to both the architectural vision of its time and the significant contributions of the Perry family to the development of Austin’s civic and cultural life. Edgar Perry III, a former City Council member and community leader, and his family are central to the history of this property, and the house has deep historical ties to both the Perry family and the evolution of the city. As a member of the neighborhood in which this house is a part, I have always admired its mid-century design and low-profile aesthetic. It serves as a sentry to our neighborhood - giving one a taste of how the neighborhood will look and feel beyond it. We all moved here for its interesting architecture, mid-century feel, trees, and proximity to downtown. This home serves as a sentinel for the entire neighborhood due to its historic and beautiful architecture and cultural relevance. Additionally, the significance of the Perry family’s involvement in Austin's business, political, and charitable sectors cannot be overstated. Edgar Perry III, a former Austin City Council member and mayor pro tempore, left an indelible mark on the city’s civic landscape. Demolishing the house erases a key piece of this history, one that is not only valuable for its architectural merit but also for its connection to the city’s political and social evolution. While I understand that new development is inevitable in a growing city like Austin, I urge the commission to consider the lasting impact of erasing such an important part of our city's history. Demolition would be a permanent loss to our cultural and architectural landscape. …
From: To: Subject: Date: Historic Preservation Office PR 25-008862 1310 Haskell Street Friday, February 28, 2025 8:28:12 PM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution To Sam Fahnestock: I have a property at 62 Navasota. It is a small business and home for a tenant. We renovated the current structure so as to keep with the character of the neighborhood. I am opposed to the demolition of yet another property even without historical significance. And given this structure does, I strongly oppose the demolition of this structure. Paula Hern 1707 Francis Ave. Austin, Texas 78703 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".
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1412 PRESTON HISTORIC REVIEW General Standards – 1.The proposed project removes intact historic material from the building’s exterior and replaces elements that do not appear to be deteriorated beyond repair. Replacement materials and elements do not look the same as the existing materials. - The proposed material replacements are necessary due to the deteriorated condition of the existing siding. While it may not have initially appeared beyond repair, upon closer inspection, the siding was completely rotted, with no existing substrate to support it. Additionally, the historic windows were sitting directly on the deteriorated material, further compromising structural integrity. - To ensure the long-term durability and historic character of the home, the rear siding will be replaced with new Hardie siding, matching the original in size, profile, and appearance. On the front façade, only the rotted siding will be replaced, using brick that matches the existing brick, while all existing brick will remain in place and be repainted. - This approach not only preserves the home’s architectural integrity but also creates a cohesive, historically compatible design that aligns with the character of Preston Street, where most brick houses feature fully bricked exteriors without the introduction of additional materials. The decision to unify the façade with brick is based on contextual precedent and ensures a low-maintenance, long-lasting solution in keeping with the surrounding historic streetscape. Preston brick homes examples a. b. C. d. 3. Roofs The proposed project replaces the shingle roof in-kind, but changes the roofline at the main façade. It adds decorative copper awnings that were not historically present. - The proposed roof work primarily consists of an in-kind replacement of the existing shingles, ensuring no changes to the overall structure except for necessary repairs. - The front porch roofline modification is a carefully considered design choice that enhances the openness of the porch while remaining scaled appropriately in relation to the existing garage hip, front house hip, and second-story hip. By introducing a gentle pitch that ties into the existing hip roof, the design maintains visual harmony with the home’s original massing. - Additionally, this modification is informed by contextual precedent, as it complements the rooflines and porch openings of other homes along Preston Avenue. The decorative copper awnings, while not historically present, are designed to be proportionate and compatible with the architectural character of the home, serving as an accent that enhances the overall aesthetic without disrupting historical …
GTT RESPONSE - Volz Rebuttal HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE: The claim that this home was designed by Kelly and Nancy McAdams appears to be unverified and inconsistent with available records. 1. City of Austin records and the DEED list the Zidd family as residents in 1959, and historical documentation identifies them as physicians, with no clear connection to the McAdams. It also indicates that the home was designed in 1950 for Christopher Claus Eckhoff, who later sold the property to the Zidd family. Deed timeline: - 1949 home was built for Eckhoff. He sold the house to the Zedds - 1959 the Zedds lived in this home and passed in 1968 - 1970 Cooper Raymond lived here till 1985 - 1985 Cooper Raymond sold the house to Kelly E+ Ina Ray McAdams (Kelly R+ Nancy’s parents/inlaws) - Kelly E and Ina Ray McAdams lived in this house for 3 years and sold it in 1987 to John and Janis Dailey - 1987 John and Janis Dailey owned the home and also used it as a rental property until 2024. - 2024 John and Janis Dailey sold the home to the Camerons Given these inconsistencies, it is important that any discussions regarding the home’s historical significance be based on factual evidence and verified documentation. Without concrete records linking 1412 Preston to the McAdams, the assertion that it is one of their surviving designs is speculative and does not provide a justified basis for additional historic designation considerations. At the end of the day, we are here to discuss bringing the home back to its intended use of a single family home. See the following: 2. Our approach to 1412 Preston Avenue is guided by principles provided by the city, engaging the city, respecting the existing with simple facts: ● We have followed the due process of applying for the permit Dec 19th, obtaining a demo permit Jan 29th, albeit with a minor mistake by the builder/subs which will (and has not) happened again. And we apologize for the mistake and miscommunication. ● We are committed to preserving the existing structure, ensuring that any modifications respect the original design while enhancing functionality. Our goal is to save the house and bring it back to its original intent as a single family dwelling, from a rental property. And doing this in a respectful fashion. ● The planned modifications aim to adapt the home for contemporary …
2600 E Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard Historic Landmark Commission 3/5/2025 1 Project Site 2 Holy Cross Hospital 3 Existing Structure Existing Structure Landmark Designation Criteria LDC 25-2-352: 1. The property must be 50 years old and must represent a period of significance of at least 50 years ago; and 2. 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 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 Staff Report: 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. “Mid-century Modern design by Page, Southerland and Page, however, its context as part of a larger hospital campus is gone” 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. • Holy Cross Hospital (established in 1940) was the first hospital to allow Black doctors in Austin • The site received a Texas Historical Commission marker in 2021, however the main hospital has been demolished. • Original Holy Cross Hospital site on 12th St has marker. ii. Historical Marker – 1610 E 11th St. iv. Community Value COMMUNITY CRITERIA: The property has a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, a neighborhood, or a particular group. • Holy Cross Hospital history is the basis …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Historic Preservation Office In support of 4901 Ridge Oak Drive Historic Zoning Tuesday, March 4, 2025 2:51:45 PM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution To whom it may concern, As a registered architect and a resident of the Highland Park Balconies West neighborhood, I would like to voice my support for designating the house at 4901 Ridge Oak Drive as "historic." The home anchors the prominent corner at Crestway Drive and Ridge Oak Drive, welcoming residents as they find their way home each evening. Even before moving to this neighborhood eight years ago, I recognized this house as among the most important in the neighborhood. In part, it was 4901 Ridge Oak that made me want to live in this neighborhood. It embodies the mid-century optimism upon which the neighborhood was founded. The long, low roof forms nestle comfortably beneath the prominent heritage oaks, while the home itself steps back respectfully from the street - acknowledging that this is an acute intersection demanding big, sweeping turns and long sight-lines for safety. The material palette is simple and native to central Texas: undressed limestone, wood siding and glass. It's unobtrusive scale is friendly, welcoming and utterly without pretention. Healthy cities and neighborhoods evolve, and our neighborhood is no different. New development in the neighborhood less attuned to the long-low structures of the mid-century modern movement. Not every older home in the neighborhood warrants historic designation. However, it would negatively impact the neighborhood to lose this gem at 4901 Ridge Oak Drive. The house is significant in what it represents to the history of the development of Austin as it slowly migrated out from the city center. To allow un-restricted development of the site could endanger the heritage trees on site and, more significantly, make the sightlines around this corner more difficult - jeopardizing pedestrian and vehicular safety. Thank you for your consideration, Talmadge Smith, AIA 3607 Lucas Dr. Austin, TX 78731 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 Demolition of 4901 Ridge Oak Drive Tuesday, March 4, 2025 3:54:31 PM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Hello I am writing regarding the potential demotion of the property at 4901 Ridge Oak Drive in Austin, 78731. I understand that there is a request to designate this a historic landmark based primarily on its relation to the Perry family in Austin and its mid-century modern architecture. Although the lot and overall appearance of the property is appealing, I do not believe that this house is unique, well-designed, or of high enough quality to receive a historic landscape designation. I’ve been inside and around that property on several occasions. The interior light fixtures, doors, cabinets and flooring appear to be standard builder’s grade - simple painted woodwork and carpeting typical of houses built before the 1970s. A previous owner described it as ‘living in a dorm’. The exterior of the house has had little to no maintenance for at least ten years. Without such maintenance, I’ve watched the exterior stone walls and deck slowly decay and fall apart. This house has been available for sale for some time with no buyers and has become an eyesore. I’m tired of looking out my window and watching it slowly decay further. Please approve the demolition permit. Thanks Melissa 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 4901 Ridge Oak Dr Tuesday, March 4, 2025 5:04:40 PM [You don't often get email from https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] . Learn why this is important at External Email - Exercise Caution I understand there is consideration for historic zoning for 4901 Ridge Oak Dr. As someone who lives in this neighborhood, I would oppose such zoning. This house is aesthetically ugly and does not add any historic value to the neighborhood. I understand it was at one time owned by a descendant of Commodore Perry, however we are all grandchildren of someone, that does not make us the historically important. I would urge the city to allow this structure to be replaced with a modern, safe house or - even better - two houses as we could use the increased density. Sincerely, Ben Pasmore 5109 Lucas Lane Austin, TX 78731 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 4901 Ridge Oak Dr. Wednesday, March 5, 2025 9:23:52 AM [You don't often get email from https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] Learn why this is important at External Email - Exercise Caution Good Morning, I would like to let you know that there are many of us in our neighborhood that would like for 4901 Ridge Oak to have an historic zoning status. I have lived in this neighborhood for almost 20 years and walk my dog daily. This house and property are amazing. I love the trees, the bluebonnets that signal to the neighborhood that it is spring and that the midcentury look of the home. It would be heartbreaking to see a modern home at this site. Thank you, Shelly Russell 5013 Westview Austin, Tx 78731 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 Supporting Historic Designation for 4901 Ridge Oak Dr Wednesday, March 5, 2025 12:29:38 PM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Good afternoon, I am in support of the historic designation of 4902 Ridge Oak Drive. It is my understanding that the house was … Designed by Austin architect Barton Riley, the house at 4901 Ridge Oak Drive was constructed around 1951 for Edgar Perry III, grandson of Edgar Howard “Commodore” Perry. My family & I have lived at 5013 Westview Dr, Austin TX 78731 for the past 18+ years. Destruction of the home at 4901 Ridge Oak would also fundamentally change the character of the neighborhood - especially at an extremely prominent and visible location. I appreciate your consideration of my concern and position. Dave David Knoll 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".
1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, March 5th, 2025 – 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. Ben Heimsath, (D-8) Chair Roxanne Evans (Mayor), Vice COMMISSION MEMBERS: x x Chair x ab VACANT (D-1) VACANT (D-2) Kevin Koch (D-3) Raymond Castillo (D-4) x x x ab Harmony Grogan (D-5) Carl Larosche (D-6) Jaime Alvarez (D-7) VACANT (D-9) Trey McWhorter (D-10) 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 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 1. February 5, 2025 – Offered for consent approval. BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on Public Comment Period for Downtown Historic Resource Survey. Presenter: Sofia Wagner (March 5, 2025) CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA Historic Zoning Applications 3. C14H-2025-0022 – 1701 San Gabriel St. Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Whitehall Co-op City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to March 5, 2025. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to April 2, 2025, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Alvarez. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. The motion passed. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 4. HR-2024-095142 – 2504 Bridle Path Culberson House Council District 10 Proposal: Addition, new doors and windows, new cabana, new siding. (Postponed February 5, 2025) Applicant: Minnie Webb City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Application withdrawn. Application withdrawn. 5. HR-2025-014398 – 4105 Avenue G Hyde Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Two-story addition, new roof, and restoration. Applicant: Max Hambly City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans. 2 (March 5, 2025) HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING …
