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Versión en español a continuación. Historic Landmark Commission Meeting Monday, May 24th, 2021, 6:00 PM Historic Landmark Meeting to be held May 24th, 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, May 23rd by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 24th Historic Landmark Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, May 23 (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 (24 de mayo, 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 (23 de mayo, 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) 974-3393 or 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, MAY 24, 2021 – 6:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING COMMISSION MEMBERS: Terri Myers, Chair Ben Heimsath, Vice Chair Anissa Castillo Witt Featherston Kevin Koch Carl Larosche Kelly Little Trey McWhorter Blake Tollett Beth Valenzuela Caroline Wright AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (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. April 26, 2021 – Offered for consent approval. 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. No briefings or presentations. 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. GF-2021-050281 – 905 E. 2nd St. – Discussion Council District 3 Proposal: Construct a two-story addition to a ca. 1906 house 1  Applicant: Luciana Corwin City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Committee Feedback: Retain and repair original decorative details and character-defining architectural features. Smooth stairwell profile at west elevation. Match window proportions at façade to main house. Consider a one-story addition, rather than the current two-story plan. Staff Recommendation: Recommend historic zoning or endorse and approve one version of revised plans. A.2. HR-2021-044151 – 1304 Bob Harrison – Discussion Council District 1 Proposal: Recommend historic zoning (Commission-initiated); construct a rear addition Applicant: Will Fox City Staff: Cara Bertron, Housing & Planning Department, 512-974-1446 Committee Feedback: See staff report. Staff Recommendation: Recommend historic zoning; approve the plans. B. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness B.1. C14H-1986-0015, C14H-2004-0008 – 907, 909, and 911 Congress Ave. – Discussion (postponed April 26, 2021) Grandberry Building and Mitchell-Robertson Building Congress Avenue National Register 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: Consider stabilization of the building façades in place rather than removal and reconstruction. Staff Recommendation: Provide additional feedback on the scope of work for façade deconstruction/reconstruction based on the materials presented to date, and request additional information needed to consider Certificate of Appropriateness request at the June 28, 2021 Commission meeting. B.2. HR-2021-041008 – 1501 Northwood Rd. – Applicant-requested postponement to June 28, 2021 Voss House Council District 10 Proposal: Construct an addition Applicant: John Stoddard City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Grant the postponement request. 2  B.3. HR-2021-039343 – 612 Highland Ave. – Consent (postponed April 26, 2021) Smoot/Terrace Park Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a 1-story house with lower level Applicant: Chuck Cook City Staff: Cara Bertron, Housing & Planning Department, 512-974-1446 Committee Feedback: See staff report Staff Recommendation: Approve the plans. B.4. HR-2021-053747 – 1100 E. 8th St. – Consent Lindemann House Council District 9 Proposal: Construct perimeter brick retaining walls with metal fencing Applicant: Meg Kyle City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. B.5. HR-2021-144747 – 2406 Harris Blvd. – Discussion Jackson-Novy-Kelly-Hoey House Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a swimming pool and perimeter fence. Note that the design of these elements has been revised, following denial of a certificate of appropriateness for a pool at the March 22, 2021 Historic Landmark Commission meeting. Applicant: Tina Contros, Robert Kinney City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Committee Feedback: See staff report. Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. B.6. HR-2021-067051 – 1805 E. 3rd St. – Discussion Herrera House Council District 3 Proposal: Paint the house, replace front doors, and reconstruct the rear wall with new openings; construct a rear 2-story addition Applicant: William Hodge City Staff: Cara Bertron, Housing & Planning Department, 512-974-1446 Committee Feedback: See staff report. Staff Recommendation: Postpone the case to June 28, 2021, with additional feedback from the Architectural Review Committee regarding period- appropriate front doors and one-story design options for the addition. Request redesign of the south wall to replicate historic openings, doors, and window. If the Commission elects to approve the project, authorize staff to administratively approve the color specification and release plans after accurate elevations are received. 3  B.7. PR-2021-058680 – 4006 ½ Avenue B. – Discussion Hyde Park Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a two-story addition to a one-story contributing house Applicant: Eric Larson City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider referral to the June 2021 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee. B.8. HR-2021-063830 – 1113 E. 9th St. – Consent Jobe House Robertson/Stuart & Mair Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Construct a 1-story side addition Applicant: Saldana Homes, LLC City Staff: Cara Bertron, Housing & Planning Department, 512-974-1446 Committee Feedback: See staff report. Staff Recommendation: Approve the plans, except for the vinyl-sash windows; authorize staff to approve windows with a more appropriate material. B.9. HR-2021-063882 – 810 Lydia St. – Consent Robertson/Stuart & Mair Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Construct a 1-story accessory dwelling unit (ADU) Applicant: Saldana Homes, LLC City Staff: Cara Bertron, Housing & Planning Department, 512-974-1446 Staff Recommendation: Approve the plans. B.10. HR-2021-063776 – 611 W. 22nd St. – Consent for a limited number of signs Kenney House Council District 9 Proposal: Signage, including flush-mounted signs on the north and east elevations of the house as well as a monument sign Applicant: Patti Imbus; John Britten City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Approve all signs except for the “Pick Up” sign over the principal entry to the house. C. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Permits within National Register Districts C.1. HR-2021-055590 – 902 Willow St. – Consent Willow-Spence National Register District Council District 3 4  Proposal: Demolish rear additions and construct a 2.5-story accessory dwelling unit (ADU) Applicant: Lorenzo Hernandez City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Recommend that the applicant simplify the roof form of the proposed ADU and refrain from modifying the fenestration pattern on the west side of the existing contributing house. C.2. HR-2021-063857 – 3204 Beverly Rd. – Consent Old West Austin National Register District Council District 10 Proposal: Partially demolish 1940 contributing house; construct a second- story rear addition, reconfigure porch, and replace windows Applicant: Norma Yancey City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Encourage retention of the original porch, door, and windows on the front of the house, but comment on and release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. C.3. GF-2021-060230 – 1805 Waterston Ave. – Consent Clarksville National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1952 contributing building Applicant: DAR Construction City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Commission review of new construction plans is required prior to issuance of a demolition permit in National Register districts. C.4. HR-2021-064125 – 1602 Westover Rd. – Consent Old West Austin National Register District Council District 10 Proposal: Partially demolish and construct an addition to a ca. 1937 contributing building. Demolish single-story garage and replace with two- story garage. Applicant: Kristen Brown City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans and release the permit. C.5. HR-2021-064145 – 2518 Harris Blvd. – Consent Old West Austin National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1937 contributing house and garage Applicant: Linda Sullivan 5  City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Commission review of new construction plans is required prior to issuance of a demolition permit in National Register districts. C.6. HR-2021-066941 – 71 Rainey St. – Discussion Rainey Street National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building Applicant: BK Woody City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider whether the building’s longstanding association with a single representative family complies with the Code requirement for historic significance. Should the Commission choose to release the demolition permit, require completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. C.7. HR-2021-66900 – 2308 Woodlawn Blvd. – Discussion Old West Austin National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish 1940 contributing house due to fire damage Applicant: Amanda Swor City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Although the house previously met the criteria for landmark designation, it has been compromised by fire damage. Staff recommends the commission release the demolition permit in consideration of life safety concerns. A City of Austin Documentation Package is not recommended due to the house’s current condition. C.8. SB-21-042346 – 1603 W. 6th St. – Postpone to June 28, 2020 Sixth Street National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Install sign Applicant: Kevin Hull City Staff: Cara Bertron, Housing & Planning Department, 512-974-1446 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to June 28, 2020. The revised design may qualify for administrative approval, but revised plans have not been received by staff for evaluation. C.9. SB-21-054392, 055812, 055829 – 600 Congress Ave. – Discussion Congress Avenue National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Install 3 signs on a noncontributing building Applicant: Amanda Horn 6  City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider referral to the June meeting of the Architectural Review Committee. Should the Commission instead choose to release the permit, recommend that the applicant rework sign designs to comply with the guidelines by reducing the number of signs to one per elevation, reducing the height of the flush-mounted signs to two feet, and choosing a neutral color palette to complement the building’s existing signage. D. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Demolition or Relocation D.1. GF-2020-115888 – 4714 Rowena – Discussion Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1932 house Applicant: Josh Wilson City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Consider initiation of historic zoning. Should the Commission choose to release the demolition permit, encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse or relocation, then require completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package prior to permit issuance. D.2. HR-2021-044092 – 2040 E. Cesar Chavez St. – Discussion Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1926-27 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, encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse or relocation, then require completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package prior to permit issuance. D.3. HR-2021-044104 – 1807 Brackenridge St. – Consent Council District 9 Proposal: Relocate a ca. 1927 house Applicant: Allison Searcy City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.4. SP-2021-065153; GF-2021-068010 – 201 W. 30th St. – Discussion Fire Station #3 Council District 9 Proposal: Partially demolish a 1956 fire station and construct a new apparatus bay Applicant: Rob Robbins City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 7  Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.5. PR-2021-049619 – 307 E. 2nd St. – Discussion Leonard East House Council District 3 Proposal: Relocate a house of undetermined age to East Austin Applicant: Natalia Garau; Dave Anderson City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit and consider historic zoning for the house at its new site and after restoration and rehabilitation. D.6. PR-2021-055821 – 2100 Chicon St. – Consent Council District 1 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1930 house Applicant: Roy Jensen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.7. PR-2021-051493 – 1709 Willow St. – Consent Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1924 house Applicant: Lee Taylor Andrews City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.8. Number not used. D.9. PR-2021-055337 – 2807 Bonnie Rd. – Consent Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1937 house Applicant: DAR Construction City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then relocation of the original part of the house over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.10. PR-2021-062320 – 1601 Canterbury St. – Consent Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1908 house Applicant: Jules Caplan City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-6454 8  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.11. PR-2021-061096 – 2708 Scenic Dr. – Discussion Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1952 house Applicant: Linda Sullivan City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider initiating historic zoning. Recommend rehabilitation and adaptive reuse over demolition, but should the Commission choose to release the demolition permit, require completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package prior to release. D.12. PR-2021-063252 – 502 E. 42nd St. – Consent Council District 9 Proposal: Construct an addition to a ca. 1925 house Applicant: Kenneth Dineen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.13. PR-2021-063853 – 1109 Travis Heights Blvd. – Consent Council District 9 Proposal: Partially demolish ca. 1920 house; remove aluminum siding and restore stucco exterior; remove existing rear addition and construct new rear addition with covered porch and roof deck Applicant: Norma Yancey City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit. A City of Austin Documentation Package is not recommended due to the existing non-original siding and overall sensitive approach. D.14. PR-2021-056818 – 1202 Perez St. – Consent Council District 1 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1952 house Applicant: Roy Jensen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation and/or deconstruction, but release the demolition 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 9  No new updates. F. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Tax Abatement for Rehabilitation of Property in a Local Historic District F.1. No applications. 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 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 512-974-3393 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 Amber Allen, Historic Preservation Planner II, at 512-974-3393. 10