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Approved Minutes

Historic Landmark Commission July 27, 2020 The Historic Landmark Commission meeting will be held July 27, 2020 with social distancing modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers (applicants and others) must register in advance (no later than Sunday, July 26, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 27, 2020 Historic Landmark Commission meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at preservation@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-1264 no later than noon on Sunday, July 26. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to the meeting start in order to speak (not later than 5:45 p.m.). Late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Sunday, July 26, 2020. This information will be provided to commissioners in advance of the meeting. • Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live  HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Monday, July 27, 2020 - 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting attached notes for how to participate. NOTE: This meeting will be conducted remotely via teleconference. Please see the ___x___ Kelly Little ___x___ Trey McWhorter ___x___ Terri Myers ___x___ Alex Papavasiliou ___x___ Blake Tollett COMMISSION MEMBERS: _____ Emily Reed, Chair __x___ Beth Valenzuela, Vice Chair __x___ Witt Featherston __x___ Ben Heimsath __x___ Mathew Jacob __x___ Kevin Koch AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. June 22, 2020 MOTION: Approve Item A.1 on the consent agenda by Myers, Koch seconds. Vote: 10-0. 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Presentation by AISD regarding Yellow Jacket Stadium Speaker: Drew Johnson 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 1. C14H-2020-0069 – Rogers Washington Holy Cross Historic District – Discussion Roughly bounded by: E. 21st Street on the north, Cedar Avenue on the east, E. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard on the south, and Chestnut Avenue (to E. 20th Street) on the west. Council District 1 Applicant: Rogers Washington Holy Cross Historic District Application City Staff: Cara Bertron, Historic Preservation Office, 974-1446 Staff Recommendation: Recommend historic district zoning. Speakers in favor: Brenda Malik Patricia Calhoun Jen Margulies Norman Scales, Jr. Berri McBride Lavon Jackson Marshall Connie Kirk Kate Mills Misael Ramos Marilyn Poole Lindsey Derrington Mike Blackhurst Speakers opposed: Taylor McDowell Rebuttal: Brenda Malik MOTION: Close the public hearing and approve the application, with the addition of 1905 Chestnut Avenue as contributing resource and the exclusion of the vacant lot on 1902 Maple Avenue from both contributing and noncontributing lists on a motion by Myers, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 10-0. B. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS 1. C14H-1996-0003 – Postpone to August 24, 2020 Bartholomew-Robinson Building, 1415 Lavaca Street Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a mid-rise addition within the walls of the existing historic building. Applicant: William Franks City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Recommendation: Not comfortable with the scale of the addition, the Committee recommended increasing the distance between the existing and new walls and mansard turrets, consider a different color scheme that will not distract the eye from the historic building. Staff Recommendation: Refer the case back to the Certificate of Appropriateness Review Committee for further consultations on the scale of the addition and its relation to the historic building. MOTION: Postpone Item B.1 to the August 24, 2020 meeting by Little, Myers seconds. Vote: 9-0-1, Heimsath abstaining. 2. C14H-2008-0016 – Discussion Davis-Sibley House, 2210 Windsor Road Council District 9 Proposal: Construct additions and a carport to the rear of the house; restore damaged and deteriorated architectural features, replace non-historic metal windows with wood windows, install new windows, modify the garage door opening. Applicant: Tim Cuppett, architect City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Recommendation: Retain the feeling of open spaces, minimize the presence of the carport, provide additional drawings and perspectives. Staff Recommendation: Approve the plans. Speakers in favor: Tim Cuppett Speakers opposed: None MOTION: Approve the plans by Koch, Featherston seconds. Vote: 5-4-0, Jacob, Little, Myers, and Valenzuela opposed; Tollett off the dais. MOTION: Approve the plans with the exception of the carport by Heimsath, Featherston seconds. Vote: 8-1-1, Myers opposed; Tollett off the dais. 3. C14H-2009-0058 – Discussion Graham-Bybee Residence, 1406 Enfield Road Council District 9 Proposal: Modify window and door openings on the rear of the house; demolish detached garage and install an in-ground pool in its place; demolish a stone wall along the alley. Applicant: Holly Arthur for house; Cary Devore for landscape aspects City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Recommendation: Not reviewed. Staff Recommendation: Approve the plans if the Commission feels that the modifications to the rear of the house do not compromise the historic integrity of the house, and that the detached garage and stone wall do not contribute to the context of the property. Speakers in favor: Leah Romero David Clark Speakers opposed: None MOTION: Approve the plans by Featherston, Jacob seconds. Vote: 3-7, Featherston, Jacob, and Papavasiliou in favor. Motion fails. MOTION: Close the public hearing and approve removal of the garage and stone wall; refer the changes to the rear of the house to the Certificate of Appropriateness Review Committee by Koch, Myers seconds. Vote: 10-0. 4. C14H-2011-0002 – Discussion postponement Routon-Alvarez-Lopez House, 809 E. 9th Street Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a mid-rise affordable housing building at the rear of the house. Applicant: Mark Rogers, Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Recommendation: Increase the space between the two buildings, consider changing the siding of the first two stories of the new building so as not to compete with the siding on the house. Staff Recommendation: Approve the plans with a suggestion for vegetation creating the impression of a greater separation between the buildings. MOTION: Postpone Item B.4 to the August 24, 2020 meeting by Heimsath, Little seconds. Vote: 10-0. 5. C14H-2013-0040 – Applicant request for postponement to August 24, 2020 Commodore Perry Estate, 710 E. 41st Street Proposal: Install two signs along the Red River Street frontage of the property. Applicant: Michele Lynch, agent City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Approve the postponement request. MOTION: Postpone Item A.5 to the August 24, 2020 meeting by Little, Myers seconds. Vote: 10-0. 6. GF-2020-098312 – Offered for consent approval (Heritage Grant) The UMLAUF Council District 5 Proposal: Replace the roof in-kind, repoint brick, and repair roof framing in a rear area. Applicant: Katie Robinson Edwards City Staff: Cara Bertron, Historic Preservation Office, 974-1446 Committee Recommendation: Not reviewed Staff Recommendation: Approve the project, except for the mortar type; authorize staff to review and administratively approve the mortar type. MOTION: Approve Item B.6 on the consent agenda by Myers, Koch seconds. Vote: 10-0. 7. HR-2020-109100 – Offered for consent approval Aldridge Place Historic District sign toppers Council District 9 Proposal: Install street sign toppers in the Aldridge Place Historic District at 19 locations, using the Hyde Park Historic District street sign toppers as a model. Applicant: Janet Beinke Committee Recommendation: Not reviewed. Staff Recommendation: Approve the proposal; the Commission approved the Hyde Park sign toppers as a model for future toppers in 2012. MOTION: Approve Item B.7 on the consent agenda by Myers, Koch seconds. Vote: 10-0. 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 District) Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1911-12 contributing building. 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. Speakers in favor: Amanda Swor Speakers opposed: None MOTION: Release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package by Heimsath, Koch seconds. Vote: 8-2, Jacob and Valenzuela opposed. 2. NRD-2020-0025 – Offered for consent approval 2338 Columbus Drive (Zilker Park National Register District) Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a new maintenance barn. Applicant: Austin Parks and Recreation Department City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Committee Recommendation: Not reviewed. Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans. MOTION: Approve Item C.2 on the consent agenda by Myers, Koch seconds. Vote: 10-0. 3. NRD-2020-0027 – Discussion 2607 McCallum Drive (Old West Austin National Register District) Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1941 contributing house. Applicant: David Cancialosi and Jen Hanlen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, consisting of photographs of all elevations, a dimensioned sketch plan, and a narrative history, for archiving at the Austin History Center. Alternately, the Commission may choose to initiate a 180-day demolition delay, as the building contributes to a National Register Historic District. Speakers in favor: David Cancialosi Speakers opposed: None MOTION: Postpone to the August 24, 2020 meeting by Heimsath, Myers seconds. Vote: 8-2, Featherston and Papavasiliou opposed. 4. HR-20-091383 –HR-2020-084996 – Offered for consent approval 1404 Hardouin Avenue (Old West Austin National Register District) Council District 9 Proposal: Alter window and door openings; replace windows, door, and brick cladding; construct rear additions and carport awning; and replace the existing detached garage with a new 2-story garage. Applicant: Lindsay Hunter City Staff: Cara Bertron, Historic Preservation Office, 974-1446 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans; the building does not appear to retain integrity. MOTION: Approve Item C.2 on the consent agenda by Myers, Koch seconds. Vote: 10-0. 5. 3313 Bryker Drive (Old West Austin National Register District) – Discussion Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing ca. 1941-42 duplex and construct a new building. Applicant: Stuart Sampley City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, consisting of photographs of all elevations, a dimensioned sketch plan, and a narrative history, for archiving at the Austin History Center. Alternately, the Commission may choose to initiate a 180-day demolition delay, as the building contributes to a National Register Historic District. Speakers in favor: Stuart Sampley Speakers opposed: None MOTION: Postpone to the August 24, 2020 meeting by Koch, Featherston seconds. Vote: 6-4, Heimsath, Jacob, McWhorter, and Papavasiliou opposed. 6. SB-2020-09136 – Offered for consent approval 85 Rainey Street (Rainey Street National Register District) Council District 9 Proposal: Install a neon pylon sign. Applicant: Shana Gardner City Staff: Cara Bertron, Historic Preservation Office, 974-1446 Staff Recommendation: Approve the sign. MOTION: Approve Item C.6 on the consent agenda by Myers, Koch seconds. Vote: 10-0. D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OR RELOCATION 1. 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: Review the structural reports and proposal and either initiate historic zoning or release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Speakers in favor: None Speakers opposed: Lindsey Derrington MOTION: Initiate historic zoning based on architecture, historic associations, and community value by Myers, Little seconds. Vote: 7-2-1, Jacob and Papavasiliou opposed and McWhorter off the dais. 2. HDP-2020-0231 – Withdrawn by applicant. No action required. 2609 San Pedro Street Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1935 house. Applicant: Cater Joseph City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider initiation of historic zoning. Otherwise, encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, then release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 3. HDP-2020-0233 – Discussion 5512 Shoalwood Avenue Council District Proposal: Relocate a ca. 1935 house. Applicant: Kevin Woodworth and Kathy Robinson City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider initiation of historic zoning. Otherwise, encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then release the relocation permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Speakers in favor: Mark Canada Brian Sierer Speakers opposed: None MOTION: Approve relocation of the house upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package by Featherston, Papavasiliou seconds. Vote: 6-4, Valenzuela, Myers, Koch, and Little opposed. 4. HDP-2020-0258 – Discussion 2501 Sol Wilson Avenue Council District 1 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1921 house. Applicant: Juan Martinez City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to August 24, 2020 to fully assess the significance of Sol I. and Mabel Wilson. MOTION: Postpone until the August 24, 2020 meeting by Little, Myers seconds. Vote: 8-2, Jacob and Papavasiliou opposed. 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: Approve Item E.1 on the consent agenda by Myers, Koch seconds. Vote: 10-0. 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 C. Discussion and Possible Action on Annual HLC Report to the City Clerk ADJOURNMENT 9:35 p.m. 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.