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Versión en español a continuación. Historic Landmark Commission December 14, 2020 Historic Landmark Commission to be held December 14, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (December 13 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 14th Historic Landmark Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1264 or preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon, December 13 (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, 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 by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Historic Landmark Commission FECHA de la reunion (14 Diciembre, 2020) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (13 de Diciembre antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 974- 1264 o preservation@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con el enlace de la junta, la información para llamar el día de la reunión programada se enviará por correo electrónico o por teléfono. • Los oradores deben llamar al menos 15 minutos antes del inicio de la reunión para poder hablar, no se aceptarán personas que llamen tarde y no podrán hablar. • Las oradoras esperarán en una fila hasta que llegue el momento de hablar. • Los correo electrónico a preservation@austintexas.gov antes del mediodía del día anterior a la reunión programada. Esta información se proporcionará a los miembros de la Junta y la Comisión antes de la reunión. • Si http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live información pueden enviarse por folletos u otra transmite reunión puede aquí: vivo, ver en se se la  HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Monday, December 14, 2020 – 6:00 p.m. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING COMMISSION MEMBERS: Terri Myers, Chair Ben Heimsath, Vice Chair Witt Featherston Mathew Jacob Kevin Koch Kelly Little Trey McWhorter Alex Papavasiliou Blake Tollett Beth Valenzuela Caroline Wright CALL TO ORDER AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. November 16, 2020 – Offered for consent approval 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Presentation on the Austin Central Fire Station #1 – 401 E. 5th Street 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 A.1. HDP-2020-0440 – 416 W. 12th Street – Discussion Proposal: Commission-initiated zoning of the National Register-listed Delta Kappa Gamma Society Building Property owner’s representative: Michael Whellan City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 1 Staff Recommendation: Recommend historic zoning. B. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS B.1. C14H-1982-0004 – Application approved administratively by staff in accordance with Commission decision regarding the window replacements. No further action is required. Miller-Searight House, 5400 Freidrich Lane Council District 2 Proposal: Replace all windows with solid vinyl windows. Applicant: Vince Hauser, architect City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 B.2. C14H-2009-0021 – Postponement request by applicant to January 25, 2021 Jackson-Novy-Kelly-Hoey House, 2406 Harris Boulevard Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a swimming pool and terrace in the front yard. Applicant: Tina Contros City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Feedback: Consider another location for the proposed pool and terrace. Staff Recommendation: Grant the postponement request. B.3. C14H-1999-0013 – Offered for consent approval Maverick Miller House, 910 Poplar Street Council District 9 Proposal: Construct two detached apartment buildings adjacent to the house. Applicant: Kate Singleton City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Feedback: Consider lessening the impact of the proposed buildings on the historic house. Staff Recommendation: Approve revised plans as proposed. B.4. C14H-1992-0003 – Offered for consent approval Mayfield-Gutsch House and Gardens, 3505 W. 35th Street Council District 10 Proposal: Heritage Grant-funded work to repair masonry entrance columns, front gate and perimeter wall; roof replacement of historic garden sheds Applicant: Kim McKnight, Parks and Recreation Dept. City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Committee Feedback: Not Reviewed Staff Recommendation: Approve as proposed. 2 B.5. C14H-2009-0026 – Offered for consent approval Byrne-Reed House, 1410 Rio Grande Street Council District 9 Proposal: Heritage Grant-funded work to repair and stabilize first floor porch Applicant: Melissa Huber City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Feedback: Not reviewed. Staff Recommendation: Approve as proposed. B.6. C14H-1987-0002 – Offered for consent approval Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1101 E. 10th Street Council District 1 Proposal: Heritage Grant-funded work to repair the belfry and relocate the bell Applicant: Donna Carter City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 974-1264 Committee Feedback: Not reviewed. Staff Recommendation: Approve as proposed. B.7. Pease Park – Offered for consent approval Pease Park, 1100 Kingsbury Street (Old West Austin National Register Historic District) Council District 9 Proposal: Heritage Grant-funded work to rehabilitate the Tudor Cottage at Pease Park. Note: This case is grouped with the Certificates of Appropriateness because it is a Heritage Grant application for approval. Applicant: Kim McKnight, Parks and Recreation Dept. City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 974-1264 Committee Feedback: Not reviewed. Staff Recommendation: Approve as proposed. B.8. C14H-1982-0015 – Offered for consent approval Clark-Emmert House, 4300 Avenue D Council District 9 Proposal: Remove two door openings and rooflets on the north side of the house; change asphalt shingle roofing to standing seam metal. Applicant: Matt Desloge City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Feedback: Replacing the door with a window, without evidence of the presence of a window in that location, can be sensitively accomplished; use dimensioned asphalt shingles rather than metal for the roofing. Staff Recommendation: Concur with the Committee’s feedback and recommend completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package consisting of photographs of existing conditions prior to work. 3 C. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR A PERMIT WITHIN A NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT C.1. GF-2020-162558 – Offered for consent approval. 1406 Ethridge Avenue (Old West Austin National Register District) Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a rear and garage addition; replace fenestration; box in porch columns and add a gabled roof. Applicant: Roy Jensen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans. Revisions have been implemented, per Committee feedback, to reduce adverse impact on the historic portion of the building. C.2. 506 Congress Avenue (C.2a) and 610 Brazos Street (C.2b) – Discussion (Congress Avenue National Register Historic District and Sixth Street National Register Historic District) Council District 9 Proposal: Paint murals on the buildings Applicant: Sean O’Brien City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit for 610 Brazos Street subject to a maintenance plan, but recommend against the mural for 506 Congress Avenue. C.3. GF-2020-166242 – Application withdrawn by applicant – no action required 816 Congress Avenue (Congress Avenue National Register District) Council District 9 Proposal: Reconstruct lobby and plaza. Applicant: Amanda Swor City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 C.4. PR-2020-155282 – Offered for consent approval 1601 Woodlawn Boulevard (Old West Austin National Register Historic District) Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a non-contributing building; construct a single-family residence Applicant: Joshua Brunsmann City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package and release the plans for new construction with the recommendation to reconsider stucco as a primary exterior wall material. 4 C.5. HR-2020-178762 – Offered for consent approval 1406 W. 29th Street (Old West Austin National Register Historic District) Council District 10 Proposal: Construct an addition to a contributing building Applicant: William Kane City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans, encouraging applicant to reduce the height and visibility of the addition, and release the permit. C.6. HR-2020-179655 – Offered for consent approval 3219 Funston Street (Old West Austin National Register Historic District) Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a non-contributing house; construct a single-family residence. Applicant: Ryan Rodenberg City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package; for the new construction, recommend that the applicant simplify the materials on the house, using more compatible materials such as wood or wood-like siding, and lessen the height of the new house to be more compatible with contributing houses within the district. C.7. HR-2020-179883 – Postponement request by property owner to January 25, 2021 Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia Street (Fiesta Gardens National Register Historic Site) Council District 3 Proposal: Demolition and new construction at Fiesta Gardens Applicant: Marc Toppel City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Grant the property owner’s request for a postponement to January 25, 2021. C.8. GF-2020-171489 – Offered for consent approval 1615 Waterston Avenue (West Line National Register Historic District) Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building; construct a single-family residence Applicant: Dominic Longhi City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and reuse, then relocation over demolition, but 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. Comment on plans for new construction, encouraging applicant to consider a defined entryway and deeper setback that more closely aligns with historic-age houses on the street; then release the permit. Per Code, the Commission may also consider a 180-day demolition delay for the contributing house. 5 C.9. GF-2020-171512 – Discussion 1517 Murray Lane (Old West Austin National Register Historic District) Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building; construct a single-family residence Applicant: Miguel Cantu City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: If the Commission feels that the home is an essential part of the Morleys’ family business legacy, consider initiation of historic zoning. Otherwise, comment on plans for new construction and release the demolition 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. Per Code, the Commission may also consider a 180-day demolition delay for the contributing house. C.10. GF-2020-171568 – Offered for consent approval 3207 Funston Street (Old West Austin National Register Historic District) Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building. Applicant: Karen Rodewald 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. Per Code, the Commission may also consider a 180-day demolition delay for the contributing house. C.11. GF-2020-180133 – Offered for consent approval 1510 Palma Plaza (Old West Austin National Register Historic District) Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building. Applicant: John Meyer City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use and construct an ADU for additional density on this site; consider postponement until the applicant has presented plans for new construction. D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OR RELOCATION D.1. HDP-2020-0340 – Postponement request to March 22, 2021 (date is tentative) by property owner 4714 Rowena Street Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1932 house. Applicant: Josh Wilson City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 6 Staff Recommendation: Grant the property owner’s request for a postponement to March 22, 2021. D.2. HDP-2020-0400 – Offered for consent approval 1400 Drake Avenue Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1937 house. Applicant: Mark Ahern City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 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. D.3. HDP-2020-0410 – Discussion 815 W. 11th Street Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1911 house. Applicant: Kevin Fleming City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re- use, including consideration of a recommendation for historic zoning. If the Commission votes to release the permit, then condition that release upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.4. HDP-2020-0424 – Offered for consent approval 514 Academy Drive Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1929 house. Applicant: Sue Pina City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.5. HDP-2020-0431 – Discussion McPhail’s Florist – 605 Barton Springs Road Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1928 complex consisting of a flower shop, greenhouse, and residential building. Applicant: Phil Moncada City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, including consideration of initiating historic zoning on the site. If the Commission votes to release the permit for demolition, then staff recommends the completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package prior to release of the permit. 7 D.6. HDP-2020-0453 – Offered for consent approval 1414 Alameda Drive Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1932 house. Applicant: Eduardo Ponce City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.7. GF-2020-175404 – Offered for consent approval 1016 Avondale Road Council District 9 Proposal: Partial demolition; construct a 2-story addition; replace windows; replace roof Applicant: Alicia Pierce City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.8. GF-2020-178291 – Offered for consent approval 3107 Dancy Street Council District 9 Proposal: Partial demolition and addition of 2nd story Applicant: Lindsey Peavler City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.9. GF-2020-179571 – Offered for consent approval 2102 Alta Vista Avenue Council District 9 Proposal: Partial demolition of a bungalow to add an addition to the front. Applicant: Jennifer Smith City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage the applicants to consider a design for the addition that would retain the articulation of this house as a bungalow. If the Commission votes to release the permit, then staff recommends completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.10. HDP-2020-0474 – Offered for consent approval 1402 Drake Avenue Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca.1937 house. Applicant: Mark Ahern City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then relocation over demolition, tut release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 8 D.11. HDP-2020-0479 – Offered for consent approval 5613 Patton Ranch Road Council District 8 Proposal: Deconstruct and move a log structure of undetermined age to Pioneer Farms Applicant: Karen Rodewald City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package for both the log structure and the hay crib. D.12. HDP-2020-0494 – Discussion 4310 Rosedale Avenue Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a detached garage of undetermined age. Applicant: Jessica Hickman City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit and consider initiating historic zoning on the Kenneth and Mildred Threadgill house. D.13. HDP-2020-0497 – Offered for consent approval 2011 Tillotson Avenue Council District 1 Proposal: Relocate a c.1918 house. Applicant: Lisa Vela City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then 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. E. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT CASES E.1. HDP-2019-0394 – Sebron Sneed House, 1801 Nelms Drive – Offered for consent approval to maintain the case on the agenda No new updates. 4. COMMISSION AND STAFF ITEMS A. Nomination process for Austin Economic Development Corporation Staff Recommendation: Refer solicitation and consideration of nominations for the inaugural board of the Austin Economic Development Corporation to the Preservation Plan Committee; instruct staff to convene a committee meeting in early January; and consider the committee’s recommendations at the January 25, 2021 meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission. B. Discussion and Possible Action on Committee Reports 1. 2. 3. 4. Architectural Review Committee Operations Committee Grants Committee Preservation Plan Committee 9 C. Future Agenda Items D. Update on 1410 Northwood Road window replacements ADJOURNMENT 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 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; Kalan Contreras, Senior Planner, at 512-974- 2727; or Angela Gaudette, Historic Preservation Planner II, at 512-974-3393. 10