D.7.b - 1308 Alta Vista Ave - citizen comments — original pdf

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Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Cherie Deutchman Sunday, June 27, 2021 8:42 AM PAZ Preservation Case Number PR 21-079768 1308 Alta Vista Ave. *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I am the owner of two properties that are within 500 ft. of the referenced property. I have resided at 1318 Travis Heights Blvd and have owned 1314 Travis Heights Blvd since 1979. I strongly object to approval of a demolition permit for the referenced property. The research conducted by the Historical Landmark Commission documents that the property was the home of civic leaders that were important to Austin's history. Although the Commission concluded that the property did not have "community value", I disagree with that conclusion. While modifications of the property, especially in the rear portions, have not been consistent with the Colonial Revival architecture, the front of the property still retains much of the design elements of the original structure and contributes to the character of the Travis Heights neighborhood. As you well know, our historic Travis Heights neighborhood has seen an unprecedented number of demolitions and rebuilds that have drastically altered the character of the neighborhood. The neighborhood can't afford to lose this piece of its history. Cherie Deutchman 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.   1