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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Monday, December 16, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers, Austin City Hall Regular Meeting 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas COMMISSION MEMBERS: __ab__ Kevin Koch __X__ Emily Reed, Chair __X___ Beth Valenzuela, Vice Chair ___X__ Kelly Little ___X__ Terri Myers __ab__ Witt Featherston __X___ Ben Heimsath ___ab_ Alex Papavasiliou __X__ Emily Hibbs ___X__ Blake Tollett __X___ Mathew Jacob NOTES ON HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETINGS a) The first speaker signed up for each side of a contested public hearing will be allowed up to 5 minutes to speak. Any further speakers will be allowed up to 3 minutes. The Commission does not allow for the donation of time. The applicant or their agent may have a rebuttal after the conclusion of testimony of up to 3 minutes. Speakers should not repeat the testimony previously given on any case. b) Cases passed by the Commission on the consent agenda will not have a formal public hearing. If a citizen would like to speak on a case proposed for passage on the consent agenda, that person should make it known to the Chair of the Commission at the time of the reading of the consent agenda. Otherwise, the case will pass on consent, and there is no later recourse. In cases involving the review of demolition or relocation permit applications, the Commission may initiate a historic zoning case to further study the evidence regarding the potential of the subject property for landmark designation. If the Commission initiates a historic zoning case, the Commission will review the case again at its next regularly scheduled meeting for a recommendation regarding historic zoning. There will be no new notification sent out by the City stating the next hearing date. c) d) All public comments must be received by staff by 1 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Staff cannot forward public comments to commissioners after this time. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. November 18, 2019 MOTION: Approve items 1A, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, C3, C4, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D9, D10, D11, D12, D13, D14, D15, D16, D17 on the consent agenda by Reed, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 6-0. MOTION: Postpone items C5, D8, and D18 to January 27, 2020 by Heimsath, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 6-0. 2. BRIEFINGS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. 3rd and Brazos Development 1 Speakers: Michele Lynch and Clara Wineberg 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC ZONING, DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC DISTRICT ZONING, AND REQUESTS TO CONSIDER THE INITIATION OF A HISTORIC ZONING CASE Proposal: Rezone from GR-MU-H-CO to P-H, and from GR-CO to P. 1. C14-2019-0143; C14H-2001-0104 Matthew Brown Homestead, 10401 Old San Antonio Road Applicant: City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, Scott Grantham City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, Planning and Zoning Department, 974-7719 Staff Recommendation: Recommend the proposed zoning change from GR-MU-H-CO to P-H and from GR-CO to P. Speakers in support: Wendy Rhoades Scott Grantham Kevin Gomillion No speakers in opposition. MOTION: Close the public hearing by Heimsath, Myers seconds. Vote: 8-0. MOTION: Grant the proposed zoning change from GR-MU-H-CO to P-H and from GR- CO to P by Valenzuela, Myers seconds. Vote: 8-0. 2. Un-numbered; HDP-2018-0646 Lavada Durst House, now relocated to 1906 E. 21st Street Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Initiate historic zoning at the new location. Speakers: in support: Leah Bojo No speakers in opposition. MOTION: Close the public hearing by Valenzuela, Myers seconds. MOTION: Initiate historic zoning at 1906 E. 21 St., the Lavada Durst House by Valenzuela, Hibbs seconds. Vote: 8-0. B. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS 1. C14H-2007-0040 – Discussion Parrish-Fleming House, 1410 Northwood Road Council District 9 Proposal: Install new windows. Applicant: John Robert Ball, owner City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 2 Committee Recommendation: Installing 6:6 windows is not appropriate. The windows have already been replaced. Staff Recommendation: No recommendation. The windows have been installed, and it is up to the Commission to decide on an action to address the replacement of the windows without a Certificate of Appropriateness. No speakers in opposition. Speakers in support: John Robert Ball MOTION: Close the public hearing by Reed, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 8-0. MOTION: Postpone the case and refer the applicant to the Certificate of Appropriateness Committee for further action by Heimsath, Little seconds. Motion withdrawn by Commissioners Heimsath and Little. MOTION: Deny the Certificate of Appropriateness as presented and recommend the owner file a new Certificate of the appropriateness by Tollett, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 8-0. 2. C14H-1979-0013 – Discussion Green Pastures, 811 W. Live Oak Street Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a new hotel building on the site. Applicant: Hannah LeHeup and George Wilcox, Clayton and Little, Architects City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation office, 974-6454 Committee Recommendation: Make the design of the new building reference the historic building and the site; design the new building to have more of a residential character. Staff Recommendation: Approve the current design, but request further modifications to enhance the residential character of the building on the site, related more to the historic house. Speakers in support: Emily Little No speakers in opposition. MOTION: Close the public hearing by Valenzuela, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 8-0. MOTION: Approve the current design by Heimsath, Reed seconds. Vote: 6-2 (Valenzuela, Myers opposed). 3. C14H-1986-0008 – Scarbrough Building – Discussion 522 Congress Avenue Council District 9 Proposal: Signage for the Velvet Taco restaurant Applicant: Andrew Chapman City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 3 Committee Recommendation: Not reviewed. Staff Recommendation: Consider a signage proposal that is completely in compliance with the sign guidelines and have indirect or halo-type lighting and a more appropriate character for comporting with the dignity of this building. Speakers in support: No speakers in opposition. Andrew Chapman MOTION: Close the public hearing by Reed, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 8-0. MOTION: Deny the Certificate of Appropriateness for signage by Valenzuela, Reed seconds. Vote: 7-1 (Jacob opposed). 4. LHD-2019-0029 – Offered for consent approval 612 Highland Avenue (Smoot-Terrace Park Historic District) Proposal: Construct a 2½-story house (1½ stories at the street level). Applicant: Shea Spain, Stain Construction City Staff: Cara Bertron, Historic Preservation Office, 974-1446 Committee Recommendation: Remove some architectural details, make the front windows symmetrical, and add a soffit and fascia boards to the back roof. Staff Recommendation: Approve the project as revised. MOTION: Close the public hearing and approve item B4 on the consent agenda by Reed, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 6-0 (Featherston, Hibbs, Koch, Myers, and Papavasiliou absent). 5. LHD-2019-0030 – Offered for consent approval 4301 Speedway (Hyde Park Historic District) Proposal: Construct a 1-story addition. Applicant: Jaime Beaman, CasaBella Architects City Staff: Cara Bertron, Historic Preservation Office, 974-1446 Committee Recommendation: Scale back the door hood; reuse windows on the addition if possible; differentiate brick slightly. Staff Recommendation: Approve the project as revised. MOTION: Close the public hearing and approve item B5 on the consent agenda by Reed, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 6-0. 6. C14H-1974-0036 – Offered for consent approval - Heritage Grant Application North-Evans Chateau, 708 San Antonio Street Proposal: Repair doors, transoms, frames, and sills. Applicant: Austin Woman’s Club City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Recommendation: Not reviewed. Staff Recommendation: Approve as proposed. MOTION: Close the public hearing and approve item B6 on the consent agenda by 4 Reed, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 6-0. 7. C14H-1994-0012 – Offered for consent approval – Heritage Grant Application J.M. Crawford Building, 1412 S. Congress Avenue Proposal: Repair and restore the stuccoed west wall and install a shutter and garage door on the north wall to cover boarded-over historic openings. Applicant: Rob Lippincott, Guero’s Taco Bar City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Recommendation: Not reviewed. Staff Recommendation: Approve as proposed. MOTION: Close the public hearing and approve item B7 on the consent agenda by Reed, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 6-0. 8. C14H-2002-0014 – Offered for consent approval – Heritage Grant Application Haskell House, 1705 Waterston Avenue Proposal: Repairs to the building, installation of new gutters, and replacement of deteriorated materials. Applicant: Clarksville Community Development Corporation City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Recommendation: Not reviewed. Staff Recommendation: Approve as proposed with conditions. MOTION: Close the public hearing and approve item B8 on the consent agenda by Reed, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 6-0. 9. Un-numbered – Offered for consent approval – Heritage Grant Application Scottish Rite Theater, 207 W. 18th Street Proposal: Repair, restore, and/or replace deteriorated or obscured fenestration, gutters, fascia, and rafter tails. Repair existing deck and construct a storage space below. Applicant: Susan Todd City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Committee Recommendation: Not reviewed. Staff Recommendation: Approve as proposed. MOTION: Close the public hearing and approve item B9 on the consent agenda by Reed, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 6-0. 10. C14H-1983-0003 – Discussion Koppel Building, 320 Congress Avenue Proposal: Install a blade sign and flush vinyl letters. Applicant: Shana Gardner, Ion Art City Staff: Cara Bertron, Historic Preservation Office, 974-1446 Committee Recommendation: Not reviewed Staff Recommendation: Deny the application. Withdrawn by applicant. C. REVIEW OF PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS 1. NRD-2019-0048 – Offered for consent approval 5  1104 Maufrais Street Proposal: Construct a new house and detached auxiliary structure. Applicant: Vinson Radke Investments City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage implementation of the Committee’s recommendations, then comment on and release the permit. Speaker: Rosemary Merriam MOTION: Close the public hearing by Reed, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 8-0. MOTION: Postpone the case to January 27, 2020 by Heimsath, Reed seconds. Vote: 8-0 2. No item. 3. NRD-2019-0072 – Offered for consent approval 1401 W. 9th Street (West Line Historic District) Proposal: Construct a new house and auxiliary dwelling unit on a vacant lot. Applicant: Ken Jones, Miro-Rivera Architects City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the permit with the recommendation to look at the contributing houses in the historic district as models for new construction. MOTION: Close the public hearing and approve item C3 on the consent agenda by Reed, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 6-0. 4. SB-2019-206812 – Offered for consent approval 1317 W. 6th Street (West Line Historic District) Proposal: Install freestanding letters in the front yard. Applicant: Shana Gardner, Ion Art City Staff: Cara Bertron, Historic Preservation Office, 974-1446 Committee Recommendation: Change the letters to flush. Staff Recommendation: Approve as revised. MOTION: Close the public hearing and approve item C4 on the consent agenda by Reed, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 6-0. 5. NRD-2019-0073 – Postponement requested by applicant until January 27, 2020 1215 W. 9th Street (West Line Historic District) Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1910 house. Applicant: Kevin Sims City Staff: Cara Bertron, Historic Preservation Office, 974-1446 Staff Recommendation: Grant the postponement. MOTION: Postpone item C5 to January 27, 2020 by Heimsath, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 6-0. D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OR RELOCATION 6 1. HDP-2019-0544 – Discussion 1208 E. Howard Lane Proposal: Partially demolish a 19th century house, retaining a ca. 1850 stone blockhouse. Council District 7 Applicant: Angelica Andersson, D.R. Horton Homes City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Full documentation of the existing structure before any demolition occurs, and the completion of a City of Austin Documentation Pakcage, consisting of photographs of all elevations, a dimensioned sketch plan, and a narrative history to the extent know, for archiving in the Travis County Collection at the Austin History Center before granting the partial demolition permit. Speakers in support: Angelica Andersson No speakers in opposition. MOTION: Close the public hearing by Myers, Reed seconds. Vote: 8-0. MOTION: Release the permit in accordance with staff’s recommendation by Heimsath, Myers seconds. Vote: 8-0. 2. HDP-2019-0575 – Offered for consent approval Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1953 house. 4507 Finley Drive Council District 7 Applicant: DAR Construction City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use or relocation, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Close the public hearing and approve item D2 on the consent agenda by Reed, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 6-0. 3. HDP-2019-0600 – Offered for consent approval 2812 Scenic Drive Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1963 house and pool. Applicant: Permit Partners City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Strongly encourage rehabilitation and re-use, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Close the public hearing and approve item D3 on the consent agenda by Reed, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 6-0. 4. HDP-2019-0605 – Offered for consent approval 1501 E. Cesar Chavez Street Council District 3 Proposal: Relocate a ca. 1905 house to a new location in East Austin. Applicant: Guadalupe-Saldana Affordable Housing, LP City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use on-site, but release 7 the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Close the public hearing and approve item D4 on the consent agenda by Reed, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 6-0. 5. HDP-2019-0618 – Offered for consent approval 4708 Rue Street Council District 7 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1950 house. Applicant: DAR Construction City Staff: Cara Bertron, Historic Preservation Office, 974-1446 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and re-use, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Close the public hearing and approve item D5 on the consent agenda by Reed, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 6-0. 6. HDP-2019-0620 – Offered for consent approval 4509 Crestway Drive Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1952 house. Applicant: AMP Construction City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Close the public hearing and approve item D6 on the consent agenda by Reed, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 6-0. 7. HDP-2019-0621 – Offered for consent approval 408 W. 34th Street Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1951 house. Applicant: Luis Carrillo City Staff: Cara Bertron, Historic Preservation Office, 974-1446 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Close the public hearing and approve item D7 on the consent agenda by Reed, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 6-0. 8. HDP-2019-0628 – Recommended for postponement until January 27, 2020 1603 E. 7th Street Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1917 house. Applicant: Jason Martin City Staff: Cara Bertron, Historic Preservation Office, 974-1446 Staff Recommendation: Postpone the case until January 27, 2020 to allow further research on Dennis and Annie Hunter. If the Commission elects to approve the demolition application at this meeting, staff recommends completion of a City of Austin 8 Documentation Package MOTION: Postpone items D8 to January 27, 2020 by Heimsath, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 6-0. 9. HDP-2019-0633 – Offered for consent approval 4000 Balcones Drive Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1953 house and a ca. 1972 guest house and accessory building. Applicant: Southwest Destructors City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Close the public hearing and approve item D9 on the consent agenda by Reed, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 6-0. 10. HDP-2019-0635 – Offered for consent approval 1903 Hill Oaks Court Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1956 house. Applicant: City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Close the public hearing and approve item D10 on the consent agenda by Reed, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 6-0. 11. HDP-2019-0636 – Offered for consent approval 1812 W. 36th Street Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1949 house. Applicant: Clayton Klutts City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Close the public hearing and approve item D11 on the consent agenda by Reed, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 6-0. 12. HDP-2019-0640 – Offered for consent approval 1801 Vance Circle Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1960 house. Applicant: City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 9  MOTION: Close the public hearing and approve item D12 on the consent agenda by Reed, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 6-0. 13. HDP-2019-0651 – Offered for consent approval 1135 Walton Lane Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish two houses built ca. 1920. Applicant: Roy Jensen, Waterloo Permits City Staff: Cara Bertron, Historic Preservation Office, 974-1446 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Close the public hearing and approve item D13 on the consent agenda by Reed, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 6-0. 14. HDP-2019-0668 – Offered for consent approval 2513 Great Oaks Parkway Council District 7 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1953 house. Applicant: City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Close the public hearing and approve item D14 on the consent agenda by Reed, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 6-0. 15. HDP-2019-0676 – Offered for consent approval 419 Colorado Street / 107-21 W. 5th Street Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1921 commercial building. Applicant: Michael Whellan City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Close the public hearing and approve item D15 on the consent agenda by Reed, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 6-0. 16. HDP-2019-0677 – Offered for consent approval 409 Colorado Street Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1923 former auto repair garage. Applicant: Michael Whellan City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, including adaptation/incorporation of the façade into any new building proposed for the site, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package and consideration of erecting a plaque detailing the history of the building and the Warehouse District. 10 MOTION: Close the public hearing and approve item D16 on the consent agenda by Reed, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 6-0. 17. HDP-2019-0678 – Offered for consent approval 415 Colorado Street Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1919 commercial building. Applicant: Michael Whellan City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, including adaptation/incorporation of the façade into any new building proposed for the site, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package and consideration of erecting a plaque detailing the history of the building and the Warehouse District. MOTION: Close the public hearing and approve item D17 on the consent agenda by Reed, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 6-0. 18. HDP-2019-0693 – Recommended for postponement until January 27, 2020 2719 Wooldridge Drive Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1961 house. Applicant: Butterfield Custom Homes City Staff: Cara Bertron, Historic Preservation Office, 974-1446 Staff Recommendation: Postpone the case to allow further research into Dr. Bill Carter and Eugene George, Jr. If the Commission votes to release the demolition permit at this meeting, then staff recommends completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. MOTION: Postpone item D18 to January 27, 2020 by Heimsath, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 6-0. C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT CASES 1. DBN-2015-0001 – Sebron Sneed House, 1801 Nelms Drive – Offered for consent approval to maintain the case on the agenda No new updates. 5. COMMISSION ITEMS A. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Certificate of Appropriateness Review Committee • Committee Myers notes that the Dodson house was moved to Pioneer Farms. • Commissioner Heimsath notes that the Prince of Peace Lutheran church was recently demolished. • Deputy Historic Preservation Officer Cara Bertron provided an update on the Historic Design Standards and hopes to provide a recommendation to the Commission by May or June. Ms. Bertron also informed the Commissioners that two historic resource surveys in central Austin have commenced. 2. Operations Committee 3. Grants Committee 4. Preservation Plan Committee 11 B. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT on a motion by Reed, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 8-0. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call the Historic Preservation Office, Planning and Zoning Department, at 512-974-1686, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Historic Landmark Commission, please contact Steve Sadowsky, City Historic Preservation Officer, at 512-974-6454; or Angela Gaudette, Planner II, at 512-974-3393. 12