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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Monday, December 14, 2020 – 6:00 p.m. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING COMMISSION MEMBERS: X X X X X X Terri Myers, Chair Ben Heimsath, Vice Chair Witt Featherston Mathew Jacob Kevin Koch Kelly Little X X X X 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 MOTION: Approve item 1.A on the consent agenda by Myers, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 10–0. 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Presentation on the Austin Central Fire Station #1 – 401 E. 5th Street Speaker in favor: Rob Robbins Exterior modifications to the Austin Central Fire Station #1 will include a rear addition and increase in height of overhead doors to meet modern emergency vehicle requirements. Commissioners were supportive of the design as proposed and offered feedback on the door enlargement. 1 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 Staff Recommendation: Recommend historic zoning. Speakers in favor: Robert Bass James P. Allison Speakers in opposition: Michael Whellan Michael Gaudini Clara Wineberg Melissa Neslund Candace Martin Heather Vockins Hilda Diaz Marcia Kirkland Kevin Sooch Ingibjörg Jónasdóttir Clinton Sayers Whitney Simon Becky Sadowski Nita Scott MOTION: Recommend historic zoning based on the building’s historic associations and architecture by Tollett, Koch seconds. Vote: 8–0–2 (Featherston and Jacob abstaining). Vote retaken without a motion to reconsider. Vote: 9–0–1 (Featherston abstaining). 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 2 Proposal: Replace all windows with solid vinyl windows. Applicant: Vince Hauser, architect City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 No action taken. 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. MOTION: Postpone item B.2 to January 25, 2021 by Heimsath, Koch seconds. Vote: 10–0. 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. MOTION: Approve item B.3 on the consent agenda by Myers, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 10–0. 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. MOTION: Approve item B.4 on the consent agenda by Myers, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 9–0–1 (Tollett abstaining). 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 3 City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Feedback: Not reviewed. Staff Recommendation: Approve as proposed. MOTION: Approve item B.5 on the consent agenda by Myers, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 10–0. 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. MOTION: Approve item B.6 on the consent agenda by Myers, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 10–0. 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. MOTION: Approve item B.7 on the consent agenda by Myers, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 10–0. 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. 4 MOTION: Approve item B.8 on the consent agenda by Myers, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 10–0. C. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR A PERMIT WITHIN A NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT C.1. GF-2020-162558 – Offered for consent approval. C.2. 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. MOTION: Approve item C.1 on the consent agenda by Myers, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 10–0. 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. Speaker in favor: Sean O’Brien No speakers in opposition. MOTION: Deny request for item C.2a and approve request for C.2b by Heimsath, Featherston seconds. Vote: 10–0. 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 No action taken. 5 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. MOTION: Approve item C.4 on the consent agenda by Myers, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 10–0. 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. Applicant requested a postponement. MOTION: Postpone item C.5 to January 25, 2021 by Heimsath, Koch seconds. Vote: 10–0. 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. MOTION: Approve item C.6 on the consent agenda by Myers, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 10–0. 6 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. MOTION: Postpone item C.7 to January 25, 2021 by Heimsath, Koch seconds. Vote: 10–0. 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. Case pulled for discussion. Speaker in favor: Dominic Longhi No speakers in opposition. MOTION: Postpone item C.8 to January 25, 2021 and refer to the Architectural Review Committee by Heimsath, Koch seconds. Vote: 10–0. 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 7 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. Speakers in favor: Joshua Claman David Webber Speakers in opposition: Jordan Steiker Lori Holleran Rebuttal: David Webber MOTION: Postpone item C.9 to January 25, 2021 and refer to the Architectural Review Committee by Heimsath, Koch seconds. Vote: 9–1 (Featherston opposed). 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. MOTION: Approve item C.10 on the consent agenda by Myers, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 10–0. 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. Case pulled for discussion. 8  Speaker in favor: John Meyer Jack Meyer Speaker in opposition: Rosemary Merriam MOTION: Postpone item C.11 to January 25, 2021 by Heimsath, Wright seconds. Vote: 9–1 (Featherston opposed). 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 Staff Recommendation: Grant the property owner’s request for a postponement to March 22, 2021. MOTION: Postpone item D.1 to March 22, 2021 by Heimsath, Koch seconds. Vote: 10–0. 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. Case pulled for discussion. No speakers in favor. Speaker in opposition: Paula Kothmann MOTION: Approve staff recommendation to release the permit for item D.2 upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package by Myers, Koch seconds. Vote: 9–1 (Valenzuela opposed). 9 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. Speakers in favor: Kevin Fleming Ben Snyder Speakers in opposition: Sharlann M. Roe Donna Carter Rebuttal: Kevin Fleming MOTION: Approve staff recommendation to release the permit for item D.3 upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package by Koch, Featherston seconds. Vote: 6–4 (Heimsath, Myers, Tollett, and Valenzuela opposed). 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. Case pulled for discussion. Speakers in favor: Hugh Jefferson Randolph Justin Kyle Speaker in opposition: Paula Kothmann Rebuttal: Hugh Jefferson Randolph 10 MOTION: Approve staff recommendation to release the permit for item D.4 upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package by Koch, Jacob seconds. Vote: 8–2 (Myers and Valenzuela opposed). D.5. HDP-2020-0431 – Discussion D.6. HDP-2020-0453 – Offered for consent approval 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. MOTION: Approve staff recommendation to release the permit for item D.5 upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, including photographs of all facades of all resources, by Heimsath, Koch seconds. Vote: 10–0. 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. Case pulled for discussion. Speaker in favor: Jason Fryer Speaker in opposition: Paula Kothmann Rebuttal: Jason Fryer MOTION: Approve staff recommendation to release the permit for item D.6 upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package by Koch, Jacob seconds. Vote: 8–2 (Myers and Valenzuela opposed). 11 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. Case pulled for discussion. Speakers in favor: David Ramos Meredith Bradley Francisco Arredondo Speaker in opposition: Paula Kothmann Rebuttal: Meredith Bradley MOTION: Approve staff recommendation to release the permit for item D.7 upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package by Heimsath, Koch seconds. Vote: 8–2 (Myers and Valenzuela opposed). 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. MOTION: Approve item D.8 on the consent agenda by Myers, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 10–0. 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. 12 Case pulled for discussion. Speaker in favor: Jennifer Smith Speaker in opposition: Paula Kothmann Rebuttal: Jennifer Smith MOTION: Postpone item D.9 to January 25, 2021 and refer to the Architectural Review Committee by Valenzuela, Koch seconds. Vote: 9–1 (Jacob opposed). MOTION: Extend the meeting to 10:30 p.m. by Heimsath, Little seconds. Vote: 9–1 (Jacob opposed). 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. Case pulled for discussion. No speakers in favor. Speaker in opposition: Paula Kothmann MOTION: Postpone item D.10 to January 25, 2021 and refer to the Architectural Review Committee by Koch, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 9–1 (Jacob opposed). 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. 13 Case pulled for discussion. Speakers in favor: Tom Daniel Mike Ward Bob Ward Jeff Howard No speakers in opposition. MOTION: Postpone item D.11 to January 25, 2021 by Featherston, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 10–0. 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. Speakers in favor: Dan Richards Jennifer Lord Kevin Sidora No speakers in opposition. MOTION: Approve demolition of the garage and shed and initiate historic zoning on the Kenneth and Mildred Threadgill House by Featherston, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 10–0. 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. MOTION: Approve item D.13 on the consent agenda by Myers, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 10–0. 14 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. MOTION: Approve item E.1 on the consent agenda by Myers, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 10–0. 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 C. Future Agenda Items D. Update on 1410 Northwood Road window replacements Motion by Heimsath, Koch seconds. Vote: 10–0. 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. 15