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Versión en español a continuación. Historic Landmark Commission Meeting Monday, March 22, 2021, 6:00 PM HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION TO BE HELD MARCH 22, 2021 WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING MODIFICATIONS Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, March 21 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the March 22 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, Sunday, March 21 (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 22 de marzo, 2021 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 (21 de marzo 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 folletos u otra información pueden enviarse por 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 la reunión se transmite en vivo, se puede ver aquí: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021 – 6:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Trey McWhorter Alex Papavasiliou Blake Tollett Beth Valenzuela Caroline Wright COMMISSION MEMBERS: Terri Myers, Chair Ben Heimsath, Vice Chair Witt Featherston Mathew Jacob Kevin Koch Kelly Little CALL TO ORDER AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) 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. January 25, 2021 – Offered for consent approval 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION Presentation on the Translating Community History project. http://www.austintexas.gov/page/current-projects Presentation on recently completed historic resource surveys: Historic Resources Survey for Old Austin Neighborhood Association (2020) Historic Building Survey Report for North Central Austin: West Campus, North University, Heritage, Bryker Woods, and North Hyde Park (2021) http://www.austintexas.gov/page/historic-survey Presentation, discussion, and possible action to seek a recommendation to City Council for the Parks and Recreation Department’s preferred design scenario for the Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Project. 1 A. B. C. 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 Initiation of Historic Zoning Cases A.1. No cases. B. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness B.1. C14H-2009-0021 – 2406 Harris Blvd. – Discussion B.2. GF-2021-014461 – 1008 E. 9th Street – Consent Jackson-Novy Kelly-Hoey House Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a swimming pool and terrace, landscape modifications; remove an attic vent opening on the front of the house Applicant: Tina Contros City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Committee Feedback: Provide evidence of historic nature of proposed changes and consider another location for the proposed pool; concerns regarding the appropriateness of a pool in the front yard. Staff Recommendation: Approve the application, with the exception of the terrace, pool, and pool enclosure. Robertson/Stuart & Mair Historic District Council District 2 Proposal: Construct an addition and perform repairs; historic district tax abatement application Applicant: Adam Talianchich City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Committee Feedback: Keep cornice returns. Include 3D rendering with presentation materials. Staff Recommendation: Concur with Committee feedback, approve the application, and certify tax abatement eligibility for applicable portions of the project under Item F.1. B.3. C14H-2015-0010 – 2005 Hamilton Street – Consent Yerwood-Simond House Council District 1 Proposal: Skylight installation Applicant: Paul Holmes City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Committee Feedback: Skylights’ placement, low profile, and matching color are compatible with the house’s roof, but case may be precedent-setting. Staff Recommendation: Concur with Committee feedback and approve the application, while acknowledging this solution may not be appropriate for other landmarks. 2 B.4. GF-2021-021341 – 508 E. Mary Street – Consent Mary Street Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Rehabilitate and landscape existing building; modify porch landing to reduce safety hazard; construct rear addition Applicant: Jessica Deaver City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. B.5. HR-2021-026597 – 803 Pressler Street– Consent Smoot/Terrace Park Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct an accessory dwelling unit Applicant: Trey Farmer City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Committee Feedback: Consider garage door relocation. Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. B.6. C14H-1986-0015, C14H-2004-0008 – 907, 909, and 911 Congress Ave. – Discussion Grandberry Building, Mitchell-Robertson Building Congress Avenue Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Review of a plan to deconstruct, store, and re-erect historic building façades Applicant: Leah Bojo City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-6454 Committee Feedback: Consider stabilization of building façades in place rather than removal and reconstruction; provide a detailed condition assessment or other analysis of the buildings’ conditions; and pay particular attention to keeping the corbelled brickwork on the Mitchell-Robertson Building intact. Committee members expressed concern regarding having the buildings down for an indefinite period prior to the redevelopment. Staff Recommendation: See staff report. B.7. C14H-2009-0065 – 1515 Murray Lane – Consent Judge David J. and Birdie Pickle House Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a wood fence with a decorative wood gate Applicant: Lori Holleran Steiker City Staff: Cara Bertron, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1446 Committee Feedback: Consider materials other than masonry for the wall; consider a location set back from the front façade of the house. The applicant responded to both comments by changing the materials and location for the proposed fence. Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. 3 C. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Permits within National Register Historic Districts C.1. HR-2020-179883 – Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia Street – Discussion Council District 3 Proposal: Modifications to existing facilities at Fiesta Gardens Applicant: Marc Toppel City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Committee Feedback: Maintain as much historic fabric as possible; proposed addition is in keeping with the character of the site. Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. C.2. GF-2020-171512 – 1517 Murray Lane – Consent Old West Austin Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct two-story rear addition Applicant: Lindsay Maki City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Committee Feedback: Reconsider porch extension. Retain existing roof height. Staff Recommendation: Concur with Committee feedback. Comment on plans and release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. C.3. GF-2021-007465 – 1007 Maufrais Street – Discussion West Line Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building; construct a single-family residence Applicant: Andrew Logan City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Committee Feedback: An addition, rather than new construction, was evaluated by the Committee on January 11, 2021. The Committee suggested changes to the porch, fenestration, and second-floor addition to lessen the impact of the proposed modifications on the contributing house. Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, but comment on plans for new construction and release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Concur with Committee recommendations on reducing visual impact of second-floor dormer, and suggest more regular cladding types to unify the new construction and help it better blend with the surrounding district. 4 C.4. GF-2021-014474 – 1510 W. 24th Street – Consent Old West Austin Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing carport; construct accessory dwelling unit Applicant: Aaron Taylor City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. C.5. Not used C.6. PR-2021-003711 – 1623 Waterston Avenue – Discussion West Line Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building and construct a new residence. Applicant: Vance Cobb City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. C.7. HR-2021-026856– 2407 Jarratt Avenue – Discussion Old West Austin Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building and construct a new residence. Applicant: Natalie Kinsel City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. C.8. HR-2021-027327– 73 Rainey Street – Consent Rainey Street Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Restore siding and columns and replace windows and roof on a ca. 1914 contributing building. Reclad and expand existing addition. Add window wall to rear elevation. Construct new outbuilding at rear. Applicant: Scott Magic City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the permit, encouraging the applicant to consider a shingled roof instead of standing-seam metal, as well as reinstallation of screens on windows. C.9. HR-2021-029755 – 1104 Toyath Street – Discussion Council District 9 Clarksville National Register Historic District Proposal: Demolish a 1922 contributing house. 5 Applicant: Todd Bennett City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, then release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package upon Historic Landmark Commission review of new construction plans. Alternately, consider a 180-day demolition delay, per Code, as the property contributes to a National Register historic district. D. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Demolition or Relocation D.1. HDP-2020-0479 – 5613 Patton Ranch Road – Discussion Council District 8 Proposal: Deconstruct and move log structure Applicant: Karen Rodewald City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-6454 Staff Recommendation: See staff report. D.2. PR-2020-183612 – 1601 Brackenridge Street – Discussion Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1915 house Applicant: Gary Sharpe City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Recommend historic zoning. If the Commission instead votes to release the permit, then staff recommends the 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. D.3. PR-2020-174961 – 2803 Bonnie Road – Discussion Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1938 house. Applicant: DAR Demolition City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-6454 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.4. PR-2020-186435 – 1904 Mountain View Road – Discussion Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1949 house Applicant: William Kane City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Recommend historic zoning. If the Commission instead votes to release the permit, then staff recommends the completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 6 D.5. PR-2020-192534 – 503 E. Annie Street – Consent Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1931 house Applicant: DAR Construction City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-6454 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.6. PR-2020-192260 – 3404 Govalle Avenue – Consent Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish frame portion behind 1955 masonry church Applicant: Joshua Brunsmann City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.7. PR-2021-000755 – 1311 Alta Vista Avenue – Approved by staff; no action required. no action required. D.8. PR-2021-002431 – 1913 Canterbury Street – Approved by staff; D.9. GF-2021-015104 – 6800 Woodrow Avenue – Consent Council District 7 Proposal: Demolish a 1955 church Applicant: Michelle Rogerson Lynch City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.10. PR-2020-109807 – 4714 Rowena Street – Applicant-requested postponement to April 26, 2021 Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1932 house Applicant: Lisa De Simone City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Grant the postponement request. D.11. Not used D.12. HR-2021-029766 – 702 Huerta Street – Consent Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1948 house Applicant: Todd Bennett City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, but 7 release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.13. HR-2021-029739 – 1308 Travis Heights – Consent Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1922 house Applicant: Travis Young City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 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. 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. F. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Tax Abatement for Rehabilitation of Property in a Local Historic District F.1. 1008 E 9th Street – Offered for Consent Approval Robertson-Stuart & Mair Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Tax abatement application for new improvements associated with Item B.2 Applicant: Adam Talianchich City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application for tax abatement, excluding interior doors from eligible expenditures. G. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Partial Exemption from Ad Valorem Taxes for Properties in Need of Tax Relief in Order to Encourage Their Preservation and Properties That Have State Designation, in Accordance with the Texas Tax Code See attached list of the results of the annual inspection of historic landmarks. 4. COMMISSION AND STAFF ITEMS A. Discussion and Possible Action on Committee Reports A.1. Architectural Review Committee A.2. Operations Committee A.3. Grants Committee A.4. Preservation Plan Committee 8 B. Future Agenda Items 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 512-974-1686 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 Andrew Rice, Historic Preservation Planner III, at 512-974-1686. 9