C.8.3 - 1409 Woodlawn Blvd - applicant letter — original pdf

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From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Contreras, Kalan Brummett, Elizabeth; Allen, Amber; RE: 1409 Woodlawn Blvd - HLC Referral & Fees Friday, October 15, 2021 4:35:06 PM Rendering of street view with proposed extension - 1409 Woodlawn Blvd.pdf Hello Kalan: We really appreciate your taking the time last week to explain the process regarding the Historic Landmark Commission. As advised by you, we are attaching a rendering of the home’s elevation with the proposed modification as seen from the street along Woodlawn Blvd. The main frontage of the house is along Woodlawn Blvd and that will also be the main entrance to the property. Also, I would appreciate it if the following comment can be shared with the commission. “We moved into Clarksville in 2014 leaving behind a typical suburban home in the Bee Caves area. The cottage-style character of this house and the warm, neighborly feel of Clarksville were magnetic for us. Our house, built in 1934, is close to perfect for us. During remodeling following purchase, we went out of the way to ensure that all our efforts were directed at improving the interior while leaving the exterior unaffected, except for the addition of a deck. With the blessing of grand children, we now find ourselves in need of a little more space. The house, however, is set at the back corner of the property and the setbacks and deed restrictions limit our ability to expand in any big way. In any case, we are not interested in any changes that would affect the look and appeal of the house – whether for us or our neighbors. Hence, we have opted, in the main, to combine the existing porch and deck into a sunroom that, with sliding glass doors on all exterior walls will appear like a large porch from the street while giving us usability in all seasons. The placement of the one-room addition is also based on our desire to minimally affect profile of the house and avoid a new gabled roof as the latter would greatly change the appearance. In the attached rendition, we have tried to convey the anticipated profile of the house for our neighbors as they venture down Woodlawn Blvd. We intend that our home, with its extension, will remain just as natural an element in this historical district as it was before. Thank you for your consideration, Kapil & Sangeeta Jain” We will appreciate it if you can confirm that you have received this email. Thank you very much. Kapil & Sangeeta Jain 1409 Woodlawn Blvd