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Approved Minutes

HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Monday, June 22, 2020 - 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting NOTE: This meeting was conducted remotely via teleconference. COMMISSION MEMBERS: ___X__ Emily Reed, Chair ___X___ Beth Valenzuela, Vice Chair ___X___ Witt Featherston ___X___ Ben Heimsath ______ Mathew Jacob ___X___ Kevin Koch ___X___ Kelly Little ___X___ Trey McWhorter ______ Terri Myers ___X___ Alex Papavasiliou ___X___ Blake Tollett CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. May 18, 2020 AGENDA MOTION: Pass item 1.A on the consent agenda by Reed, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 8-0. 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Oakwood Cemetery Archaeology Excavation Report By: Kim McKnight, Austin Parks and Recreation Department staff B. Preliminary design concepts for an addition to the Bartholomew Building, 1415 Lavaca Street By: William Franks Speakers in favor: Bill Franks Keith Carlson Ali Momin Boyd Harris Nazar Momin No speakers opposed C. Presentation by AISD regarding Yellow Jacket Stadium NOTE: AISD is submitting an e-mail that addresses immediate concerns regarding the preservation of Yellow Jacket Stadium and will provide a full briefing at the July 27, 2020 meeting. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE 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 No cases. B. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS 1. C14H-1997-0008 – Northcliffe - Norwood Estate – Offered for consent approval 1018 Edgecliff Terrace Council District 9 Proposal: Restore historic home, add a rear trellis, reconstruct historic teahouse gazebo, add new storage building, and landscaping. Applicant: Susan Benz City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Committee Recommendation: Not reviewed. Staff Recommendation: Approve as proposed with the recommendation that on- site interpretive materials are included in the project’s scope of work. MOTION: Pass item B.1 on the consent agenda by Reed, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 7-0-1, Heimsath abstaining. 2. C14H-2013-0003 – Offered for consent approval Seaholm Intake Building, 801 W. Cesar Chavez Council District 9 Proposal: Construct new front entrance, two rooftop units, and restore windows and other maintenance and repairs. Applicant: Kevin Johnson, City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department City Staff: Cara Bertron, Historic Preservation Office, 974-1446 Committee Recommendation: Not reviewed. Staff Recommendation: Approve the plans. MOTION: Pass item B.2 on the consent agenda by Reed, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 8-0.  3. C14H-2006-LHD-2020-0018 – Offered for consent approval 3803 Avenue H Council District 3 Proposal: Reconstruct original dormer with small modifications; construct a one-story rear addition and rear second-floor screened porch. Applicant: James Nolan City Staff: Cara Bertron, Historic Preservation Office, 974-1446 Committee Recommendation: Not reviewed. Staff Recommendation: Approve the plans. MOTION: Pass item B.3 on the consent agenda by Reed, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 8-0. 4. C14H-2005-0028 – Offered for consent approval Cox-Craddock House, 720 E. 32nd Street Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a detached carport at the rear of the house. Applicant: Bob Robinowitz City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Recommendation: Not reviewed. Staff Recommendation: Approve the plans. MOTION: Pass item B.4 on the consent agenda by Reed, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 8-0. C. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR A PERMIT WITHIN A NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1. NRD-2020-0004 – Discussion 90-92 Rainey Street (Rainey Street National Register Historic District) Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1911-12 contributing building and construct a high- rise tower in its place. Applicant: Nelsen Partners City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Committee Recommendation: The building’s scale precludes the possibility of compatibility through design choices. Staff Recommendation: If the Commission votes to release the permit, then staff recommends relocation over demolition and completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package; the Commission may also choose to implement the demolition delay for contributing buildings. Comment on and release the plans for the new high-rise. Speakers in favor: Amanda Swor No speakers opposed MOTION: Postpone the case to the July 27, 2020 meeting, leave the public hearing open, and require a City of Austin documentation package by Heimsath, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 8-0-1, Featherston abstaining. 2. NRD-2020-00023 – Offered for consent approval 1619 Waterston Avenue (West Line National Register Historic District) Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a single-family residence. Applicant: Matt Sener, Michael Hsu Office of Architecture City Staff: Cara Bertron, Historic Preservation Office, 974-1446 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans. MOTION: Pass item C.2 on the consent agenda by Reed, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 8-0. 3. NRD-2020-00023 – Offered for consent approval 2416 Hartford Avenue (Old West Austin National Register Historic District) Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a two-story building with two-story rear guest house. Applicant: Tim Elbrecht City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Committee Recommendation: Not reviewed. Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans. MOTION: Pass item C.3 on the consent agenda by Reed, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 8-0. D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OR RELOCATION 1. HDP-2020-0205 – Offered for consent approval 1615 Holly Street Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1942 house. Applicant: Hector Avila City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package.  MOTION: Pass item D.1 on the consent agenda by Reed, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 8-0. 2. HDP-2020-0214 – Discussion 2502 Park View Drive Council District 7 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1954 house. Applicant: Ashlin Williamson City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Either postpone to July 27, 2020 to fully evaluate alternatives to demolition or initiate a historic zoning case. Speakers in favor: Barry Williamson Ashlie Bailey MOTION: Postpone to the July 27, 2020 meeting and request a structural report from the owners by Featherston, Little seconds. Vote: 7-1-1, Papavasiliou opposed, McWhorter abstaining. E. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT CASES 1. HDP-2019-0394 – Sebron Sneed House, 1801 Nelms Drive – Offered for consent approval to maintain the case on the agenda No new updates. MOTION: Pass item E.1 on the consent agenda by Reed, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 8-0. 4. COMMISSION AND STAFF ITEMS A. Discussion and Possible Action on Committee Reports 1. Certificate of Appropriateness Review Committee 2. Operations Committee 3. Grants Committee 4. Preservation Plan Committee B. Future Agenda Items ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Adjourn the meeting by Reed, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 9-0. 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 512-974-3393, 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; Cara Bertron, Deputy Historic Preservation Officer, at 512-974-1446; Kalan Contreras, Senior Planner, at 512-974- 2727; or Angela Gaudette, Historic Preservation Planner II, at 512-974-3393.