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From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: kaps3737@gmail.com Contreras, Kalan Brummett, Elizabeth; Allen, Amber; "Sangeeta Jain"; kaps3737@gmail.com 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 Austin, TX 78703 Kapil: (737) 444-0644; kaps3737@gmail.com Sangeeta: (512) 228-8700; panchkula9@gmail.com From: Panchkula9 <panchkula9@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, October 4, 2021 9:31 AM To: Contreras, Kalan <Kalan.Contreras@austintexas.gov> Cc: Brummett, Elizabeth <Elizabeth.Brummett@austintexas.gov>; Allen, Amber <Amber.Allen@austintexas.gov>; Kapil Jain <kaps3737@gmail.com> Subject: Re: 1409 Woodlawn Blvd - HLC Referral & Fees Thanks Kalan. Yes, I would like to still schedule a Teams meeting with you. Tomorrow 3:30 work with your schedule? Sangeeta On Oct 4, 2021, at 8:27 AM, Contreras, Kalan <Kalan.Contreras@austintexas.gov> wrote: Hi, everyone, This item was placed on the HLC agenda as it is a contributing building in a National Register Historic District, and the project scope includes modifications to character- defining features at the main façade, including enclosure of a front porch and addition of a front-facing dormer, as well as an addition over 600 square feet—all items that usually trigger a referral to the Historic Landmark Commission. Sangeeta, would you still like to schedule a meeting? I am available tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday morning, and Thursday morning. Hope this helps, Kalan Contreras MSHP | Senior Planner | Historic Preservation Office Planning and Zoning Department 512.974.2727 | kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov From: Brummett, Elizabeth <Elizabeth.Brummett@austintexas.gov> Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2021 5:39 PM To: Allen, Amber <Amber.Allen@austintexas.gov> Cc: Contreras, Kalan <Kalan.Contreras@austintexas.gov>; Sadowsky, Steve <Steve.Sadowsky@austintexas.gov> Subject: RE: 1409 Woodlawn Blvd - HLC Referral & Fees  I presume this was a referral Kalan made on the basis of it being in the Old West Austin NR district. Kalan, could you please follow up? Elizabeth From: Panchkula9 <panchkula9@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2021 4:40 PM To: Allen, Amber <Amber.Allen@austintexas.gov> Cc: Brummett, Elizabeth <Elizabeth.Brummett@austintexas.gov>; Sadowsky, Steve <Steve.Sadowsky@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: 1409 Woodlawn Blvd - HLC Referral & Fees Thanks you Amber. I am just surprised at the criteria being used to refer me to HLC. I have condos behind me and across me. I will await anxiously for a meeting response. Thanks Sangeeta On Sep 30, 2021, at 4:37 PM, Allen, Amber <Amber.Allen@austintexas.gov> wrote: Hi Sangeeta, I have included a couple of our reviewing staff members here. One of them will be able to schedule a meeting with you to discuss why this property was referred to the Historic landmark Commission. Elizabeth & Steve – Would one of you be available to schedule a meeting with Sangeeta? Thanks, Amber Allen Planner II, Historic Preservation Office City of Austin – Housing & Planning Department T: 512.974.3393 E: Amber.Allen@austintexas.gov From: Panchkula9 <panchkula9@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2021 4:31 PM To: Allen, Amber <Amber.Allen@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: 1409 Woodlawn Blvd - HLC Referral & Fees  *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Amber, Can I please schedule a meeting with you to discuss? Sangeeta On Sep 30, 2021, at 4:09 PM, Allen, Amber <Amber.Allen@austintexas.gov> wrote: Good afternoon, Sangeeta, Your application for an addition at 1409 Woodlawn Boulevard has been referred to the Historic Landmark Commission (HLC) for review. Please see the attached invoice for the review. This invoice will have to be paid prior to October 6, 2021 for your case to appear on the next HLC agenda. If the invoice is not paid in time, the case will be scheduled for the following meeting. The Historic Landmark Commission meeting will occur: Monday, October 25th, 2021 6:00 P.M. Meeting will be held in-person at City Hall. Please note: The Governor of Texas has approved a request from the Attorney General to lift the current Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) suspensions that have allowed for virtual meetings. Beginning September 1st, all Historic Landmark Commission meetings must be held in person at City Hall. For more information please review the City of Austin’s statement here: https://austintexas.gov/news/person-public-meetings-are- back-following-expiry-governors-covid-19-exemptions. All who attend the public hearing are required to wear a face covering, regardless of vaccination status. Additionally, occupancy limits have been reduced to allow for social distancing and seats have been blocked off in Council Chambers. Face covering must be worn at all times while inside the building and for the entire duration of the meeting. If an attendee is unable to do so, they will be asked to leave.  The formal meeting agenda and other supporting documents will be posted no later than 3 p.m. on Friday, October 22nd on the Historic Landmark Commission website: https://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions /meetings/2020_31_1.htm All backup material you wish to be included in the project’s staff report must be sent to preservation@austintexas.gov no later than one week before the hearing (Monday, October 18th) at noon. Supplemental information sent after the deadline will not be considered in the staff’s recommendation. Applicant presentations can be sent to us up until Sunday, October 24th, at noon. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Amber Allen Planner II, Historic Preservation Office City of Austin – Housing & Planning Department T: 512.974.3393 E: Amber.Allen@austintexas.gov CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. 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