C.2.a - 1104 Toyath Street - Citizen Communication — original pdf

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From: To: Subject: Date: Brummett, Elizabeth Contreras, Kalan FW: Regarding, 1104 Toyath Street, Case # HR 21-029755 Friday, April 16, 2021 8:55:58 AM FYI—I thought you’d want to see this update. Subject: Regarding, 1104 Toyath Street, Case # HR 21-029755 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** In March, I asked that you postpone your decision regarding the release of a demo permit for 1104 Toyath so that the Clarksville Community Development Corporation (CCDC), the neighborhood organization for historic Clarksville where the property is located, could have time to try to work out a way to avoid a demo and the loss of a home that contributes to our NRHD. After the postponement was granted, members of the CCDC board of directors met with staff at Paradisa Homes, the home building company that purchased 1104 Toyath, to discuss alternatives to a demolition and design features appropriate for Clarksville. In the end, we were not able to convince Paradisa Homes to save the house. However, the company was willing to scrap its original new home design and design a better alternative. Also, Paradisa eliminated the front facing garage we had objected to. For these reasons, the CCDC will not oppose release of the demo permit for 1104 Toyath. Although we certainly don't want to lose the home, we have no viable options for saving it because Clarksville is not a LHD and 1104 is not a candidate for historic status. Therefore, achieving a better design for the new home is our best option. My Best, Mary Reed President, Clarksville Community Development Corporation MR•PR Austin, TX 78703 512 657 5289 Be Kind "I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear." MLK CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov.