C.4 - 3211 Oakmont Blvd - Citizen Comment — original pdf

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Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Bill W < Thursday, August 20, 2020 11:46 AM PAZ Preservation REVISED Comments: HR 20-110112 3211 Oakmont Blvd > Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** “The Residential Design and Compatibility or "McMansion" regulations, were designed to minimize the impact of new construction, remodels, and additions to existing buildings on surrounding properties in residential neighborhoods…  The standards were adopted to protect the character of Austin's older neighborhoods by ensuring that new construction, remodels, and additions are compatible in scale and bulk with existing neighborhoods.”      It is my opinion that the proposed structure is not “compatible in scale and bulk with (the) existing  neighborhood.”  This new build is going to disrupt the style and character of Oakmont Blvd, one of  the most traditional streets in Bryker Woods.  I am, however, not going to oppose the proposed  home because the owners and architect were very willing to accommodate the Bryker Woods  Historical Review Committee with several aspects of the front of the house which make it “fit in”  better with other houses on Oakmont.  Nevertheless, I think the COA HRC needs to examine other  aspects and make recommendations of their own on how the home may even better fit in.     My comments are directed entirely at the structure and not our new neighbors who are lovely,  friendly folks and will be welcomed into our neighborhood!    Bill Woods  3211 Funston St.  Austin, TX 78703      Bill W  Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun.    1 This message is confidential, intended only for the named recipient and may contain information that is privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient, please notify the sender. All comments are the sender’s personal opinion unless otherwise noted.    CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or  opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to  cybersecurity@austintexas.gov.   2