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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS NOVEMBER 15, 2021 HR-2021-160884 OLD WEST AUSTIN 2515 HARRIS BOULEVARD C.3 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct a two-story addition and a detached garage. Replace windows, brick, trim, and roof at existing house. 1) Construct an addition. The proposed addition is two stories and located at the rear of the existing house. It is clad in brick and painted wood siding, with clad-wood windows and a composition shingle roof. 2) Construct a new detached garage. The proposed garage is located at the rear of the property and is clad in horizontal wood siding. It has matching clad-wood windows and a composition shingle roof to match the main house. 3) Remodel historic portion of house. Remove and replace brick to match addition. Replace all windows with clad-wood windows to match addition. Replace all trim. Replace roof with composition shingles. Remove portico at main elevation. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS Two-story Colonial Revival house with side-gabled roof, painted brick cladding, 6:6 wood windows, and decorative portico at entryway. Extensive additions appear at the rear of the house. 2515 Harris Boulevard was built in 1937 for Val F. and Clara M. Aldred and their two children. Val F. Aldred, a salesman, was partial owner of a men’s clothing store on Congress Avenue before working for an adding machine company in the 1940s. He was employed at the Konko Sales Company during the 1950s. The Aldred family stayed in the home until at least 1959. 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 districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards The proposed project removes intact historic fabric from the home’s exterior, including brick, windows, and the portico. 3. Roofs The proposed replacement roof material is appropriate for the building. 4. Exterior walls and trim The proposed project replaces all walls and trim of the historic-age building. While the replacement brick is compatible, wholesale replacement without consideration of repair does not comply with the design standards. 5. Windows, doors, and screens The proposed project replaces all windows on the historic-age building. While the replacement clad-wood windows are compatible, wholesale replacement without consideration of repair does not comply with the design standards. 6. Porches The proposed project removes and replaces the historic-age pediment and supporting corbels from the entryway. While the replacement shed-roof portico is mostly compatible, wholesale replacement without consideration of repair does not comply with the design standards. 10. Accessory buildings The proposed project requires demolition of the existing carport at the rear of the property. The carport has been modified and does not appear to retain integrity. C.3 – 2 Residential additions 1. Location The proposed addition is located at the rear of the house and appears to preserve the shape of the historic building from the primary street. 2. Scale, massing, and height The proposed addition appears subordinate to the main house, as it does not appear to be visible from the primary street. 3. Design and style While the proposed addition appears compatible with the existing house, the replacement of cladding and windows at the main house makes the addition difficult to differentiate from the historic house at secondary elevations. 4. Roofs The proposed addition’s roof form is more complex than that of the original house; however, it will be minimally visible. 5. Exterior walls The proposed addition’s exterior walls are compatible with the existing building; however, the brick is not adequately differentiated from the proposed replacement brick at the main house. 6. Windows, screens, and doors The proposed addition’s fenestration is compatible with the existing building; however, it is not adequately differentiated from the proposed replacements at the main house. 7. Porches and decks The proposed outdoor living space at the rear of the property appears compatible. 8. Chimneys The proposed chimney is compatible with the existing house. Residential new construction 1. Location The proposed detached garage is located at the rear of the property, following setback patterns consistent with the district. 2. Orientation The proposed garage is consistent in orientation with other detached garages in the district. 3. Scale, massing, and height The proposed garage’s simple massing, one-story height, and subordinate scale are compatible. 4. Proportions The proposed garage’s proportions align with the proportions of other detached garages in the district. 5. Design and style The proposed garage’s simple design and traditional styling are compatible. 6. Roofs The simple side-gabled roof with shed-roofed porch appears appropriate in form and materials. 7. Exterior walls The proposed garage’s horizontal siding is compatible with the surrounding district. 8. Windows and doors The proposed windows and doors appear mostly compatible with the surrounding district. The bay doors appear minimally visible from the street. 9. Porches The full width covered porch on the garage is simple in design and does not detract from the building’s modest appearance. Summary The project meets some of the applicable standards. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Old West Austin National Register district. C.3 – 3 Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high to moderate integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building displays Colonial Revival stylistic influences. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Comment on and release the plans. LOCATION MAP C.3 – 4 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos C.3 – 5 C.3 – 6 C.3 – 7 Source: Application, 2021 Occupancy History City directory research, September 2021 1959 1957 1955 1952 1949 1947 1944 1941 Clara M. Aldred, owner Val F. and Clara M. Aldred, owners Val F. and Clara M. Aldred, owners Konko Sales Co. Val F. and Clara M. Aldred, owners Val F. and Clara M. Aldred, owners Val F. and Clara M. Aldred, owners Salesman Val F. and Clara M. Aldred, renters Salesman, Burroughs Adding Machine Co. Val F. and Clara M. Aldred, owners Salesman, Burroughs Adding Machine Co. Jack V. A. Aldred, renter Student, University of Texas 1939 Val F. and Clara M. Aldred, owners Salesman Val Jean Aldred, renter Student, University of Texas Jack A. Aldred, renter Student, University of Texas 1937 Under Construction Biographical Information C.3 – 8 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Aug 12, 1936 and Aug 14, 1936 C.3 – 9 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Sep 16, 1937 The Austin American (1914-1973); Apr 23, 1939 C.3 – 10 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Nov 21, 1958 Permits The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Aug 15, 1972 Building permit C.3 – 11 Sewer tap permit, 1936 Remodel permit, 1971