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C.5 - 0 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS DECEMBER 14, 2020 HR-2020-178762 1406 WEST 29TH STREET OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT PROPOSAL Construct an addition to the rear of a contributing building. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Enclose second-floor window at main façade. 2) Partially demolish rear of residence and construct two-story addition. The proposed addition’s compound roofline is visible above the ridgeline of the existing building. It is clad in horizontal siding to match the existing building, and it features irregular fenestration throughout. Its roof is clad in asphalt shingles. The proposed addition will partially integrate an existing rear addition. ARCHITECTURE Two-story house with second-floor balcony and side-gabled roof, clad in horizontal siding. 1:1 windows with decorative wood shutters at main façade; fenestration varied throughout remainder of house. RESEARCH The house at 1406 W. 29th Street was constructed around 1936 by J. A. Boyles. Its first owners were John and Pauline Singleton. John Singleton was a director at the Texas Board of Control. After the Singletons moved, the home was occupied by salesman Thomas McFarlin and his wife, Grace. By 1944, accountant John T. Davis and salon owner Mitzi Davis lived in the home, selling by 1947 to Mrs. J. M. Hooper; Hooper in turn sold the home to the Nelson family, a painter and bookkeeper. By 1952, 1406 W. 29th was home to the Carruth family. Irby B. Carruth, a former Waco superintendent, had moved to Austin in 1950 to take on the role of Austin’s school superintendent. After the Carruths’ departure, psychiatrist Albert D. Pattillo and his wife Charlotte occupied the house for several years. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation are used to evaluate new construction projects in National Register historic districts. Applicable standards include: 2. The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided. The majority of removed material for the proposed partial demolition is from the back of the house and includes mostly non-original materials. 9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment. The proposed new work is differentiated from the new by its vertical orientation, its massing toward the rear of the existing structure, its height and roofline, and its irregular fenestration pattern. Its position toward the rear of the property and significant setback somewhat mitigate its height and visible compound roofline, which would otherwise be incompatible with the existing building.  C.5 - 2 10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired. If the addition were removed in the future, some work would be required to restore the essential form of the existing house; however, the main elevation would remain mostly intact. STAFF COMMENTS The house contributes to the Old West Austin National Register 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 historic designation criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). The property may demonstrate significance according to City Code: a. Architecture. The house displays Monterrey-style architectural influences. b. Historical association. The house is associated with school superintendent Irby Carruth and State Hospital superintendent Albert Pattillo; however, neither resided in the house long-term. c. Archaeology. The house was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The house 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 demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Comment on plans, encouraging applicant to reduce the height and visibility of the addition, and release the permit. LOCATION MAP C.5 - 3  PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos C.5 - 4  C.5 - 5 Source: Zillow.com, 2020 Source: applicant, 2020  Occupancy History City Directory Research, 2020. Post-1959 research unavailable due to facility closure. 1959 a. Vacant b. W Y. Allen Jr., owner C.5 - 6 Albert D. and Charlotte Pattillo, owners Physician, 510 Capitol National Bank Building Albert D. and Charlotte Pattillo, owners Physician, 510 Capitol National Bank Building Irby B. and Tip Carruth, owners Superintendent, Austin Public Schools Bruce R. Carruth, renter Student Willie J. and Vera Nelson, owners Painter Bookkeeper, Firm Foundation Public House Mrs. J. M. Hooper, owner 1944-45 John T. and Mitzi Davis, owners Senior accountant, State Unemployment Compensation Commission Proprietor, Mitzi’s Beauty Shop, 622 Lavaca Street Thomas B. and Grace D. McFarlin, owners Special representative, International Business Machine Corp. John V. and Pauline V. Singleton, owners Director, State Board of Control, Centennial Division Address not listed Biographical Information 1957 1955 1952 1949 1947 1941 1939 1937 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Jun 29, 1953  C.5 - 7 The Austin American (1914-1973); May 8, 1966 and The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Oct 16, 1973 C.5 - 8 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Aug 27, 1936 and The Austin American (1914-1973); Jun 26, 1938 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Aug 4, 1939 C.5 - 9 The Austin American (1914-1973); Jun 30, 1946 and The Austin Statesman, (1914-1973); May 18, 1947  C.5 - 10 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Mar 17, 1950 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Apr 11, 1950  C.5 - 11 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Jun 27, 1950 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Nov 3, 1950  C.5 - 12 The Austin American (1914-1973); Jun 3, 1951  C.5 - 13 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Dec 7, 1951  C.5 - 14 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); May 29, 1952  C.5 - 15 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Aug 7, 1952  C.5 - 16 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); October, 1952 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Sep 12, 1955  C.5 - 17 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Jan 3, 1964 and Nov 8, 1967  Permits C.5 - 18 Sewer tap permit, 6-22-36 Addition permit, 4-5-43 Remodel permit, 5-25-50 Remodel permit, 8-27-62