Historic Landmark CommissionJuly 26, 2021

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Versión en español a continuación. Historic Landmark Commission Meeting Monday, July 26, 2021, 6:00 PM Historic Landmark Meeting to be held July 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, July 25 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 26 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, July 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 julio, 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 julio, 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, July 26, 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. June 28, 2021 – Offered for consent approval. 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. No items. 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. ZC-2021-100756 – 1037 Reinli St. – Discussion Travis County Fire Control Team Operations Center Council District 4 1 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Lee Basore City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Recommend historic zoning. B. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness B.1. HR-2021-067051 – 1805 E. 3rd St. – Postpone to August 23, 2021 (postponed June 28, 2021) Herrera House Council District 3 Proposal: Construct a rear 1-story addition. Applicant: William Hodge City Staff: Cara Bertron, Housing & Planning Department, 512-974-1446 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to August 23, 2021, per the applicant’s request. B.2. C14H-1986-0015; HR-2021-085731 – 907 Congress Ave. – Discussion (postponed June 28, 2021) Grandberry Building Council District 9 Proposal: Deconstruct, store, and re-erect façade. Applicant: Leah Bojo City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for deconstruction; require regular submission of deliverables specified in the scope of work to Historic Preservation Office staff and the Historic Landmark Commission, with ongoing consultation as work progresses; and request finalization and execution of restrictive covenants regarding the reconstruction timeline before physical work commences. B.3. C14H-2004-0008; HR-2021-085739 – 909 Congress Ave. – Discussion (postponed June 28, 2021) Mitchell-Robertson Building Council District 9 Proposal: Deconstruct, store, and re-erect façade. Applicant: Leah Bojo City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for deconstruction; require regular submission of deliverables specified in the scope of work to Historic Preservation Office staff and the Historic Landmark Commission, with ongoing consultation as work progresses; and request finalization and execution of restrictive 2 covenants regarding the reconstruction timeline before physical work commences. B.4. C14H-2000-0005; HR-2021-103182 – 13300 Dessau Rd. – Discussion Evangelical Lutheran Church Council District 7 Proposal: Relocate church to Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive. Applicant: Mike Ward City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. To maintain the landmark designation once the move is complete, future Commission action will be required to initiate historic zoning at the new location and remove historic zoning from the Dessau Road tract. B.5. C14H-1974-0006; HR-2021-100814 – 200 Lee Barton Dr. – Consent Paggi House Council District 5 Proposal: Replace existing butterfly roof and construct glass walls between the buildings to fully enclose the courtyard. Applicant: Marc Toppel City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. B.6. HR-2021-101060 – 3105 Wheeler St. – Consent Aldridge Place Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a rear addition, construct a carport, and remove screens from front porch of a ca. 1927 contributing house. Applicant: Donald Harris City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. B.7. HR-2021-099481 – 2210 Windsor Rd. – Discussion Davis-Sibley House Council District 9 Proposal: Redesign of carport and rear modifications. Applicant: Richard Hill & Mark Lakins Committee Feedback: Explore ways to ways to rebuild the back stair. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-6454 Staff Recommendation: To be determined B.8. 611 W. 22nd St. – Discussion Kenney House Council District 9 Proposal: Redesign of signage. 3 Applicant: Patti Imbus & John Britten Committee feedback: Either reduce the size of the front door sign or craft a suspended sign to avoid obscuring any architectural feature of the house. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Reduce the size of the sign. B.9. HR-2021-110948 – 110 E 9th St. – Consent Millett Opera House Council District 9 Proposal: Repair front steps pursuant to a Heritage grant. Applicant: Ken Richardson & Brittany Amthor City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Approve the proposal. C. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Permits within National Register Districts C.1. HR-2021-085748 – 911 Congress Ave. – Discussion (postponed June 28, 2021) Congress Avenue National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Deconstruct, store, and re-erect façade. Applicant: Leah Bojo City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans for deconstruction. Commission review of new construction within a National Register district will be required, including review of detailed plans for reconstruction of the façade, once developed. C.2. PR-2021-055578 – 1805 Waterston Ave. – Consent (postponed June 28, 2021) Clarksville National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building and construct a new building. Applicant: DAR Construction City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Comment on and release plans for new construction, encouraging the applicant to simplify the proposed building’s roofline and massing, omit or simplify eclectic decorative details, and set the garage back from the front of the house if a front-facing orientation is unavoidable. C.3. HR-2021-082850 – 1415 W. 10th St. – Consent (postponed June 28, 2021) West Line National Register District Council District 9 4 Proposal: Demolish contributing building and construct new building. Applicant: Ed Richardson City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans, encouraging the applicant to implement Committee feedback. C.4. SB-2021- SB 21 054392, 055812, 055829– 600 Congress Ave. – Consent Congress Avenue National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Amend a previous sign installation application on a noncontributing building to include a blade sign and to change color scheme in order to enhance business visibility.. Applicant: Kristen Hamilton City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application, per Committee feedback. C.5. HR-2021-101274 – 3101 Oakmont Blvd. – Consent Old West Austin National Register District Council District 10 Proposal: Construct new garage. Applicant: Rodney Bennett City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans. C.6. HR-2021-098633 – 2607 McCallum Dr. – Consent Old West Austin National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a new house and 2-story garage/accessory dwelling. Applicant: Bart Whatley City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans, encouraging the applicant to simplify bay window trim and implement Committee recommendations. C.7. HR-2021-099516 – 1906 W. 33rd St. – Consent Old West Austin National Register District Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish an existing house and garage and construct a new 2- story house and garage. Applicant: Marsha Topham City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the demolition application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Comment on and release the plans, encouraging applicant to implement Committee feedback. C.8. HR-2021-101144 – 613 West Lynn St. – Consent 5 West Line National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a 2-story addition; expand basement; construct an ADU with a carport. Applicant: Henry Ho & Becky Jeanes Committee feedback: While the addition is still overwhelming, the modifications to the plans make the project more compatible. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Recommend approval. C.9. PR-2021-092304 – 2521 Jarratt Ave. – Possible Discussion Postponement Old West Austin National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing house. Applicant: Joshua Hogan City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to August 23, 2021 to fully evaluate alternatives to demolition and further investigate the history of the house. C.10. PR-2021-091021 – 3103 Oakmont Blvd. – Consent Old West Austin National Register District Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish an existing house and construct a new 2-story house and garage. Applicant: DAR Construction City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727Staff Recommendation: Approve the demolition application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Comment on and release new construction plans, encouraging the applicant to omit triangular brackets at the dormer. C.11. PR-2021-097458 – 1602 Northumberland Rd. – Consent Old West Austin National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish and existing house and construct a new 2-story house and garage. Applicant: Jennifer Hanlen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the demolition application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Comment on and release new construction plans, encouraging the applicant to simplify trim and consider a more compatible roof material. 6 D. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Demolition or Relocation D.1. PR-2021-079768 – 1308 Alta Vista Ave. – Consent (postponed June 28, 2021) Pending Travis Heights National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Partial demolition and remodel Applicant: Nate Rodland 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.2. PR-2021-084227 – 916 Bouldin Ave. – Consent (postponed by the Commission June 28, 2021) Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1936 house. Applicant: Benjamin Rice City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.3. PR-2021-084005 – 3009 Bowman Ave. – Discussion (postponed by applicant June 28, 2021) Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a ca.1941 house. Applicant: Ross Rathgeber City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Consider initiating historic zoning on the original portion of the house. D.4. DA-2021-080252; GF-2021-103623 – 1304 Lavaca St. – Consent Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1880 and a ca. 1965 building. Applicant: Leah Bojo City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.5. DA-2021-080264; GF-2021-103631 – 1308 Lavaca St. – Discussion Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1940 building. Applicant: Leah Bojo City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Consider initiation of historic zoning. Should the Commission instead choose to release the demolition permit, encourage 7 rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then require completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package prior to release of the permit. D.6. DA-2021-080258; GF-2021-103638 – 301 W. 14th St. – Consent Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1953 building. Applicant: Leah Bojo City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.7. DA-2021-080245; GF-2021-103644 – 303 W. 14th St. – Consent Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1925 house. Applicant: Leah Bojo City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 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. PR-2021-077618 – 2108 Woodmont Ave. – Consent Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1947 house. Applicant: Roy Jensen 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.9. PR-2021-087495 – 812 W. 12th St. – Possible discussion postponement Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1946 commercial building. Applicant: Jordan Poe City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to August 23, 2021. D.10. PR-2021-093159 – 1173 San Bernard St. – Consent Council District 1 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1929 house. Applicant: Victoria Haase 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. 8 D.11. PR-2021-092644 – 3703 Meadowbank Dr. - Discussion Council District 10 Proposal: Partially demolish a ca. 1966 house. Applicant: Linda Sullivan City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider initiation of historic zoning and/or referral to the August meeting of the Architectural Review Committee. Should the Commission choose to approve the demolition permit, require completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package prior to permit release. D.12. PR-2021-095546 – 3004 Lafayette Ave. –Consent Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1939 house. Applicant: Jason Williams 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.13. PR-2020-064188 – 2502 Park View Dr. – Discussion Council District 7 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1954 house. Applicant: Dominique Levesque City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Strongly encourage the applicant to rehab and preserve this house by initiating historic zoning to preserve the integrity of the pending Air Conditioned Village National Register Historic District. D.14. PR-2021-098969 – 3400 Hillview Rd. – Discussion Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1940 house. Applicant: Molly Lochridge City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Either postpone to August 23, 2021 or initiate historic zoning to consider alternatives to demolition and further evaluate the potential of the house to be designated as a historic landmark. E. Discussion and Possible Action on Demolition by Neglect Cases F. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Tax Abatement for Rehabilitation of Property in a Local Historic District E.1. No items. F.1. No items. 9 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 A.5. Historic Landmark Commission Annual Internal Review Report 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; Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Officer, at 512-974-6454; Kalan Contreras, Senior Planner, at 512-974-2727; or Amber Allen, Historic Preservation Planner II, at 512-974-3393. 10