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1308 Lavaca Item D.5 Historic Landmark Commission July 23, 2021 Site Overview • 0.094 acres, or approximately 4,089 SF Lot Size: Building Size: • 1,175 SF Zoning: Built: • Circa 1940 Current Use: • Vacant Historic Use: • Service Station • CBD-CO (Central Business District – Conditional Overlay) Photo Photo Landmark Designation Criteria A property must meet at least two of the below criteria: i. Architecture ii. Historical Associations iii. Archeology iv. Community Value v. Landscape Feature i. Architecture • Embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; • Exemplifies technological displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or architecture, or construction; innovation in design or construction; folk art, • Represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; • Serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; • Possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or • Represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind building. ii. Historical Associations. The property has long-standing significant associations with persons, groups, institutions, businesses, or events of historic importance which contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation; or represents a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. iii. Historical Associations. The property has long-standing significant associations with persons, groups, institutions, businesses, or events of historic importance which contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation; or represents a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. iv. Archeology. The property has, or is expected to yield, significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region; v. Community Value. The property has a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, a neighborhood, or a particular group. vi. Landscape Feature. The property is a significant natural or designed landscape or landscape feature with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. Photo Request We respectfully request that you grant the demolition of this structure, located at 1308 Lavaca Street, upon completion of a City of Austin documentation package. Secretary of Interior: National Register Criteria A National Register property must meet at least one of the below National Register criteria: A. Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or B. Associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or C. Embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic value, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or D. Yield, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history.