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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JUNE 28, 2021 HR-2021-082850 WEST LINE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1415 W. 10TH STREET C.3 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Demolish ca. 1939 noncontributing garage apartment. Construct new building, cabana, and garage. 1) Demolish existing noncontributing building. 2) Construct a new primary building. The proposed new construction is two and one-half stories in height. It is set back approximately 134’ from W. 10th Street, atop the relative location of the existing garage apartment building. It is clad in a Dekton-brand prefabricated masonry composite paneling system, with glass handrails, a curved secondary façade, and single-pane fixed windows with irregular placement and dimensions at all elevations. The compound roofline features multiple materials and pitches, including shallow hipped metal, flat, and flat with green roofing. 3) Construct a two-story garage with habitable second floor. The proposed auxiliary building is attached to the main building by an enclosed glass walkway and is set back approximately 100’ from W. 10th Street. It is clad in prefabricated masonry composite panels and sited in front of the main residence. 4) Construct a one-story cabana at the rear of the lot. It is clad in prefabricated masonry composite panels and sited behind the main residence. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register Historic Districts The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The proposed main building is sited at the rough location of the existing noncontributing building, set back approximately 134’ from W. 10th Street. Adjacent contributing main buildings are set back approximately 25’ from W. 10th Street, with outbuildings located at the rear of the main residence. 2. Orientation The proposed building is oriented toward the street, with the proposed side-loaded garage located in front of the main building. 3. Scale, massing, and height The proposed building is two stories, plus a basement, while nearby contributing buildings are one to one and one-half stories in height; however, its location at the rear of the lot minimizes the height difference’s impact. Its massing appears simple at the W. 10th Street elevation, but more complex at secondary elevations. 4. Proportions The new building’s proportions do not relate to nearby contributing buildings, as its form does not correspond to the more traditional building forms extant on the block. However, its position at the rear of the lot may minimize its impact from the street. 5. Design and style The proposed building’s monolithic massing, prefabricated cladding, garage placement, and irregular fenestration patterns do not reflect the character-defining features of the surrounding historic district, though they do serve to differentiate it from the district’s historic fabric. Modern details are consistent throughout the designs of all proposed buildings. 6. Roofs The proposed new buildings have flat and shallow hipped roofs with compound rooflines, which correspond to the form and architectural style of the new buildings but do not reflect the character of roofs on contributing buildings. The green roof at the second floor may not be compatible if visible from the street but should not have visual impact if behind the C.3 – 2 parapet. 7. Exterior walls The proposed prefabricated composite cladding system is likely not compatible with the character of the historic district in type, material, finish, or texture; the use of glass as a secondary material is slightly more compatible due to transparency, but does not appear elsewhere in the district. 8. Windows and doors The proposed street-facing façade does not have similar fenestration patterns to nearby contributing buildings, and its fixed- pane, undivided windows differ in configuration and profile. The rear cabana’s fenestration matches the main building, and door styles and proportions are consistent among all proposed buildings. 9. Porches The proposed new building does not include a front porch. Nearby contributing buildings appear to have covered stoops or partial-width front porches. 11. Attached garages and carports The proposed side-loading garage is located on the W. 10th Street side of the building, in front of the primary building. The project meets some applicable standards. PROPERTY EVALUATION Demolition of primary building approved in 2011. The existing secondary building is not compatible to the West Line National Register district. COMMITTEE FEEDBACK Pull the fence back to align with the setback of other buildings on W. 10th Street. Amend front of building to be more sympathetic to its context, considering design or landscaping changes to further reduce the building’s visibility from the street. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Comment on and release the plans, encouraging the applicant to implement Committee feedback. LOCATION MAP C.3 – 3 PROPERTY INFORMATION C.3 – 4 Source: applicant, 2021 Occupancy History City Directory Research, May 2021 1959 1957 Lillian Weed, owner (widow of Ben A.) Rear – Della Corwin, renter Lillian Weed, owner (widow of Ben A.) Rear – Della Corwin, renter C.3 – 5 1955 1952 1949 1947 1944 1941 1939 Christian Science practitioner, 723 Littlefield Building Lillian Weed, owner (widow of Ben A.) Rear – Della Corwin, renter Christian Science practitioner, 723 Littlefield Building Lillian Weed, owner (widow of Ben A.) Rear – Della Corwin, renter Christian Science practitioner, 723 Littlefield Building Lillian Weed, owner (widow of Ben A.) Rear – Della Corwin, renter Christian Science practitioner, 723 Littlefield Building Address change to 1501 W 10th Street Lillian Weed, owner (widow of Ben A.) Rear – Frank and Leta Ogle, renters Supervisor, TUCC Benjamin A. and Lillian G. Weed, owners Rear – Vacant Benjamin A. and Lillian Weed, owners With Community Grocery Benjamin A. and Lillian Weed, owners Foreman, City Street & Bridge Department Leta A. Weed, renter Student, University of Texas Biographical Information The Austin American (1914-1973); Oct 29, 1939 and The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Jan 30, 1945 C.3 – 6 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Feb 9, 1943 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Mar 5, 1946 and Dec 16, 1966 C.3 – 7 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); May 12, 1950 Permits