D.1.1 - 5613 Patton Ranch Road - Applicant Proposal — original pdf

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ITEM D.1.0 – 5613 Patton Ranch Road Historic Landmark Commission March 22, 2021 I. Revised Proposal from St. Andrew’s School. After numerous discussions with City historic preservation staff, community historic preservationists, and neighborhood groups, St. Andrew’s has revised its original proposal regarding the log structures at this site. Originally, St. Andrew’s had proposed (with staff support and assistance) to deconstruct the log structures and deliver them to Pioneer Farms for reconstruction and public interpretation. After discussions with Oak Hill community members and preservationists, and after thoughtful consideration by St. Andrew’s, the school has revised its proposal as follow: A. Requested HLC Action. Grant a permit that will allow: (i) partial demolition of the more recent additions to both the main structure and structures that are comprised of log construction, and (ii) the relocation of the log structure portion of the main building, the log pole barn (or smokehouse) behind the main building and the log corn crib to one of the following potential site locations, at St. Andrew’s election, both of which are near the current site and are on the original Patton Ranch: 1. School Site Option. A site on the currently undeveloped portions of the St. Andrew’s school site within a secured perimeter which will be located somewhere chosen by St. Andrew’s on Lot 2, Block A Harper’s Park Section 1; Lot 3, Block A St. Andrew’s Subdivision; or Lot 4, Block A St. Andrew’s Subdivision. 2. School Rd./ Patton Ranch Rd. Site. If St. Andrew’s determines that Option 1 above is not feasible because of the application of City of Austin regulations (e.g. CEF or creek buffers), a second option would be a site on the currently undeveloped portions of the southern portion of tract on which the structures are currently located, within a secured perimeter, and which will be located somewhere chosen by St. Andrew’s near the intersection of School Road and Patton Ranch Road. NOTE: St. Andrew’s would not be required to relocate the log structures and could choose to demolish the non-log structural portions of the main building and other non-log structures on the site and keep the remaining log structures in place. B. Additional Commitments of St. Andrew’s. If the St. Andrew’s exercises the right to relocate the log structures under the permit, it is fully committed to the following additional measures: 1. Secure and maintain the structures in an enclosed are to prevent trespass, vandalism and dumping. 2. Restore the log structures over time, with input from historic preservation experts, and keep the log structures together generally in the same relocated area. 3. Consult with and consider community input on the siting and arrangement of the log structures to enhance their context. 4. Make the log structures part of St. Andrew’s educational programing. 5. Allow limited access to the community consisting of at least 2 annual visits by historic preservation organizations and at least 2 annual visits by local public school groups.