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Versión en español a continuación. Historic Landmark Commission Meeting Monday, April 26, 2021, 6:00 PM HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION TO BE HELD APRIL 26, 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, April 25 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 26 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, April 25 (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 26 de abril, 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 (25 de abril, 2021 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, APRIL 26, 2021 – 6:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Kelly Little Trey McWhorter Blake Tollett Beth Valenzuela Caroline Wright COMMISSION MEMBERS: Terri Myers, Chair Ben Heimsath, Vice Chair Anissa Castillo Witt Featherston Kevin Koch Carl Larosche 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. March 22, 2021 – Offered for consent approval 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION Presentation and discussion of the former Threadgill’s No. 1, 6416 N. Lamar Blvd. Discussion and possible action in response to National Register of Historic Places nomination for Third Street Railroad Trestle, west end of W. 3rd St. at Shoal Creek Nomination available at: https://www.thc.texas.gov/sbrmeeting 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. B. 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. C14H-2021-0057 – 5312 Shoal Creek Blvd. – Discussion Kohn House 1 Council District 7 Applicant: Aaron Franklin, owner City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Recommend historic zoning. B. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness B.1. HR-2021-050823 – 5312 Shoal Creek Blvd. – Discussion Kohn House Council District 7 Proposal: Construct an addition Applicant: Aaron Franklin City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Committee Feedback: The committee expressed concerns that the addition competes with the historic tower, with the extent of proposed landscaping modifications, and regarding the applicant’s ability to obtain landmark status with the proposed changes. Staff Recommendation: See staff report. B.2. C14H-1986-0015, C14H-2004-0008 – 907, 909, and 911 Congress Ave. – Discussion (postponed March 22, 2021) Grandberry Building, Mitchell-Robertson Building Congress Avenue Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Deconstruct, store, and re-erect historic building façades Applicant: Leah Bojo City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Committee Feedback: Committee members indicated a need for more documentation and desire to explore every alternative to demolition before agreeing to that approach. The timeline imposed by the Building and Standards Commission is of concern in terms of the ability to take the proper care in moving forward. Staff Recommendation: Approve the scope of work for deconstruction; require regular submission of specified deliverables to Historic Preservation Office staff and the Historic Landmark Commission, with ongoing consultation as work progresses; and require finalization and execution of restrictive covenants regarding the reconstruction timeline before physical work commences. B.3. C14H-2010-0009, HR-2021-041008 – 1501 Northwood Road – Discussion Voss House Council District 10 Proposal: Construct a rear addition Applicant: John Stoddard City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Consider approval of the project, including 2 demolition of the garage and construction of rear and second-story additions to the house; specify retention of some of the mulled windows on the north elevation, to the extent possible without compromising the connection with the addition. Alternately, postpone the case to the May 24, 2021 Historic Landmark Commission meeting with a referral to the May Architectural Review Committee meeting. B.4. C14H-1982-0011, HR-2021-050599 – 1419 Newning Ave. – Consent Dumble-Boatright House Council District 9 Proposal: Screen existing porches and install skylights on the historic house; construct a carport addition to an existing shed; and construct a guest house. Applicant: Brian Barrow City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. B.5. HR-2021-039343 – 612 Highland Ave. – Discussion Smoot/Terrace Park Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a new 1-story house with lower level Applicant: Chuck Cook City Staff: Cara Bertron, Housing & Planning Department, 512-974-1446 Committee Feedback: The committee commented on the brick porch and site wall and commended the front porch and front dormer as prominent elements. Staff Recommendation: Refer the project for further review by the Architectural Review Committee. B.6. HR-2021-046278 – 4314 Avenue F – Consent Hyde Park Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish and reconstruct a detached garage and carport Applicant: Lotte Vehko City Staff: Cara Bertron, Housing & Planning Department, 512-974-1446 Staff Recommendation: Approve the plans. B.7. HR-2021-048226 – 1910 Maple Ave. – Consent Rogers Washington Holy Cross Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Replace vinyl windows with more appropriate windows, reconfigure non-original fenestration, enlarge rear window, repair structural damage, reroof and add two skylights, add porch screens at rear. Applicant: Nicole Holle City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application except for the front-facing skylight. 3 C. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Permits within National Register Districts C.1. GF-2021-007465 – 1007 Maufrais Street – Consent (postponed from March 22, 2021) West Line National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Partially demolish a ca. 1941 contributing house and construct additions. Applicant: Andrew Logan City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Committee Feedback: Consider retention of more original building fabric, enhance setback of one-story portion, do not retain non-functional/non- original shutters. Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. C.2. HR-2021-029755 – 1104 Toyath Street – Consent (postponed from March 22, 2021) Council District 9 Clarksville National Register District Proposal: Demolish a 1922 contributing house 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. C.3. HR-2021-043586 – 4113 Lullwood Rd. – Consent Council District 9 Wilshire National Register District Proposal: Partially demolish ca. 1950 contributing house, construct an addition and an accessory dwelling unit Applicant: Peter Gilbreath City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Encourage construction of a rear addition that leaves the street-facing portion of the property intact, but comment on and release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. C.4. HR-2021-044308 – 2314 Woodlawn Blvd. – Consent Council District 9 Old West Austin National Register District Proposal: Partially demolish a ca. 1939 contributing house and construct an addition Applicant: Wes Wiggington City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Encourage design modifications to preserve the view 4 of the property from the street through retention of the original windows and pedimented door surround, keeping the brick unpainted, and setting the side addition further back, but comment on and release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. C.5. PR-2021-038041 – 1710 Mohle Dr. – Consent Council District 10 Old West Austin National Register District Proposal: Demolish a noncontributing building and detached garage/carport Applicant: DAR Construction 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.6. PR-2020-116216 – 1611 W. 10th St. – Consent Council District 9 Clarksville National Register District Proposal: Construct a 1-story house Applicant: Clarksville Community Development Corporation City Staff: Cara Bertron, Housing & Planning Department, 512-974-1446 Staff Recommendation: Release the plans. C.7. HR-2021-048237 – 1816 W. 11th St. – Consent Council District 9 Clarksville National Register District Proposal: Demolish noncontributing buildings and construct a two-story residential building, a two-story garage, and a two-story accessory dwelling unit. Applicant: Luis Carillo City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release new construction plans, encouraging the applicant to consider horizontal siding, divided-light windows, a full-width front porch, and shallower roof pitches for the proposed primary building. C.8. HR-2021-048417 – 1003 Maufrais St. – Consent Council District 9 West Line National Register District Proposal: Demolish a contributing building and accessory dwelling unit Applicant: Peter Pevoto 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 and Commission review of new construction plans. 5 C.9. HR-2021-050043 – 1314 Westover Rd. – Consent Council District 10 Old West Austin National Register District Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1938 contributing building and construct a new building Applicant: Lohr Homes 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. Comment on and release plans for new construction, encouraging the applicant to omit the arched dormer and choose simpler massing and rooflines for the new building. C.10. HR-2021-043627 – 1201 Enfield Rd. – Consent Council District 9 Old West Austin National Register District Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1937 contributing building and construct 4 attached townhouses Applicant: Chris Krager City Staff: Cara Bertron, Housing & Planning Department, 512-974-1446 Staff Recommendation: Release the plans. D. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Demolition or Relocation D.1. PR-2020-183612 – 1601 Brackenridge Street – Discussion Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1915 house Applicant: Mark Hutchinson City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Release the partial demolition permit. D.2. PR-2020-192534 – 503 E. Annie Street – Discussion Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1931 house Applicant: DAR Construction City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 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. PR-2020-109807 – 4714 Rowena Street – Applicant-requested postponement to May 24, 2021 Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1932 house Applicant: Lisa De Simone City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Grant the postponement request. 6 D.4. 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. D.5. HR-2021-044151 – 1304 Bob Harrison – Discussion Council District 1 Proposal: Partially demolish a ca. 1924 house; construct a rear addition Applicant: Will Fox City Staff: Cara Bertron, Housing & Planning Department, 512-974-1446 Staff Recommendation: Consider whether the house meets the criteria for historic landmark designation. If so, postpone the case to May 24, 2021, or initiate historic zoning to allow additional research and conversations with the property owners; and refer the proposed project to the Architectural Review Committee for feedback. If the Commission does not believe the house meets the criteria for landmark designation, release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.6. HR-2021-044071 – 803 W. James St. – Consent Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1935 house Applicant: Roy Jensen City Staff: Cara Bertron, Housing & Planning Department, 512-974-1446 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.7. HR-2021-044092 – 2040 E. Cesar Chavez St. – Discussion Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1927 house. Applicant: Justin Poses City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider initiation of historic zoning. Should the Commission choose to release the demolition permit, require completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package prior to permit issuance. D.8. HR-2021-044112 – 1000 Atkinson Rd. – Consent Council District 4 Proposal: Demolish a church building moved onto the lot at 1000 Atkinson Road in 1964. Applicant: Precise Custom Homes Inc. City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage relocation and adaptive reuse but release 7 the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.9. HR-2021-044104 – 1807 Brackenridge St. – Discussion Council District 9 Proposal: Relocate a ca. 1910 house to property outside the city limits. Applicant: Allison Searcy City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.10. HR-2021-044123 – 907 W. 22nd Half St. – Discussion Council District 9 Proposal: Relocate a ca. 1926 house to a property outside the city limits. Applicant: Kevin Woodworth City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.11. GF-2021-046344 – 507 Leland St. – Consent Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1930 house. Applicant: Ryan Rodenburg 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. D.12. PR-2021-048041, GF-2021-050281 – 905 E. 2nd St. – Discussion Council District 3 Proposal: Partially demolish and construct a two-story rear and side addition to a one-story ca. 1906 house. Applicant: Luciana Corwin City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider initiating historic zoning per survey recommendations. Otherwise, encourage the applicant to redesign the addition so that it is located behind the rear wall of the historic building, minimizing its roof height and using horizontal siding, or design a single- story addition instead; then 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. 8 F. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Tax Abatement for Rehabilitation of Property in a Local Historic District F.1. 1910 Maple Ave. – Consent Rogers Washington Holy Cross Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Tax abatement application for new improvements associated with Item B.7 Applicant: Nicole Holle City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application for tax abatement. The applicant-proposed eligible expenditures do not include skylights. 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 Recommendation for Commission action from April 21, 2021 meeting: Create the Preservation Plan Working Group and delegate member recruitment to the committee and staff, returning to the Commission for formal appointment on June 28, 2021. B. C. Officer Elections 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 Elizabeth Brummett, Manager, Historic Preservation Office, at 512-974-1264; Kalan Contreras, Senior Planner, at 512- 974-2727; or Andrew Rice, Historic Preservation Planner III, at 512-974-1686. 9