A.3.2 - 1601 Cedar Ave - 10.25.2021 HLC citizen comments — original pdf
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Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Sarah Arvey Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:18 AM PAZ Preservation East Austin historic home needs to be saved *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** PR-2021-139064 Dear Commission, As a 10 year resident of East Austin, in the East Cesar Chavez neighborhood, I have witnessed the demolition of countless older homes like 1601 Cedar Ave. For the most part, developers replace these older homes of character and historic importance with homes in truly atrocious architectural styles that have nothing to do with the original homes and neighborhood styles. Quite often, these new homes are sold and turned into STR for tourists. Please consider recommending that 1601 Cedar Ave (PR‐2021‐139064) be designated historical, and worthy of saving from demolition. Thank you, Sarah Arvey ‐‐ ********************************* Sarah R. Arvey, Ph CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Abby Rodgers Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:20 AM PAZ Preservation Statement of Opposition *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello, I'm emailing to oppose the tear down of the house at 1601 Cedar Ave, Austin, TX 78702. I think this house should be a historic building based on its age and architecture. Too many of these historic houses that are in good condition are being torn down for new model homes to be built, making the east side lose its history and charm. Best, Abby Rodgers East side resident CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Donna Hoffman Wednesday, October 20, 2021 6:58 AM PAZ Preservation PR-2021-139064 Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello Austin Preservation staff. Please take all necessary steps to preserve the 1915 bungalow in the above referenced case. It’s craftsman style porch with the arch between the columns and the dormer above are typical of the early historic development of east Austin and should be preserved. Please add me to your mailing list and keep me posted of your progress in preserving this structure. It must not be demolished. Thank you. Best regards, Donna Hoffman 1500 Gregory St, Austin, TX 78702 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Forwarded message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ From: Your 7 Eleven Rosewood neighbors <no‐reply@rs.email.nextdoor.com> Date: Tue, Oct 19, 2021 at 3:37 AM Subject: Top post: Historic, charming East Side bungalow in danger of demolition To: An application has been put in to demolish a beautiful, historic arts‐and‐crafts bungalow, at 1601 Cedar Avenue on the east side. To tear this house down would be a real shame; it was built in 1915 and as the photo shows, the house has some lovely features typical of its era. (It's been owned by an older couple and needs some TLC.) Hyde Park residents have done a great job preserving the historical interest of their neighbourhood; perhaps we east siders can rise to it as well. I've heard from the Historic Landmark Commission people that they think the house has possible historical integrity, and they are holding a public hearing at City Hall next Monday (Oct. 25) at 6. (See the other photo for details.) They recommend sending a statement of opposition to share with the Commission prior to the meeting; or that concerned people attend the hearing on Monday and register to speak; or both. The case number is PR‐2021‐139064, and the email address is preservation@austintexas.gov. 1 To help protect y our priv acy , Microsoft Office prev ented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Today's top posts Historic, charming East Side bungalow in danger of demolition Megan Crowhurst, Chestnut | An application has been put in to demolish a beautiful, historic... See more 4 2 Last reply 2 hr ago To help pr priv acy , M prev ented download from the In My dad lost his wallet at jalapeño joes on springdale and bolm we called and they said no one turned... Monica Martinez, Govalle | he had cash so im sure that's gone but he had his driver's license and... See more Govalle, Austin, TX 3 2 Last reply 8 hr ago Dog crate Megan Carmichael, Govalle | Hi! 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Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 3 Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Tyler Myers Wednesday, October 20, 2021 8:21 AM PAZ Preservation PR-2021-139064 Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I support issuing this demolition permit and not issuing any type of historical designation. CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: megan jane Thursday, October 21, 2021 12:25 PM Allen, Amber Case number PR-2021-139064 Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Ms. Allen, I write to you about a historic arts and crafts bungalow at 1601 Cedar Avenue, identified in the City's 2016 Historic Resource Survey for East Austin (Volume III, Appendix B, Page 968) as having possible historic interest. Mr. Garrett Hill has applied for a permit (2021-139064 PR) to demolish this dwelling and the case is scheduled for review at a public hearing by the Historic Landmark Committee on Monday, October 25. The group of neighbours whose names appear below would like to ask the Commision for the hearing to be postponed by one month. This would allow us time to explore the possibility of relocation as an alternative to demolition. Given recent conversations I have had, I am encouraged to think that this option might be feasible, if the property's new owner could be persuaded to consider it. There is considerable community interest in preserving this structure, by relocating it, if necessary. The neighbors who have signed this letter are the sample of neighbors I reached at home at short notice. Most were already aware and were concerned about the property. Some approached me before I contacted them, and some had already been sharing their concerns with one another. All have lent their names enthusiastically to this request, and I believe that other interested Austin citizens may have sent statements of their own via email. Thank you for your consideration, Megan Crowhurst, 1600 Cedar Avenue, Austin, TX 78702 (512-809-0557) Charles Banks, 1610 Cedar Avenue, Austin, TX 78702 Marian J. Barber, 1813 Cedar Avenue, Austin, TX 78702 David Ciccocioppo, 1608 Cedar Avenue, Austin, TX 78702 Nancy Lazarczyk, 1603 Cedar Avenue, Austin, TX 78702 Tracie Matysik, 1804 Cedar Avenue, Austin, TX 78702 Rosa Morales, 2507 E. 16th Street, 78702 George & Eldona Reynolds, 1403 Walnut Street, Austin, TX 78702 Casey Seeboth, 1604 Cedar Avenue, Austin, TX 78702 Rachel Janell & Dietrich Evan Schmidt, 2509 E. 16th Street, 78702 Emma Sinnott, 1602 Cedar Avenue, Austin, TX 78702 Charlotte Velasco, 1412 Walnut Street, Austin, TX 78702 1 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 2 Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Rebeca Rubio Thursday, October 21, 2021 1:04 PM PAZ Preservation case number is PR-2021-139064 Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Please do not demolish this property and part of history. Some people would want to invest and put their energy into a physical project in the interest of the community instead of buying a modern build and out of financial range property with no character. Sent from Mail for Windows CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Jenny Grayson Thursday, October 21, 2021 3:42 PM PAZ Preservation PR-2021-139064 Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I oppose the demolition of the historic home located at 1601 Cedar Avenue, Austin, TX 78702. The historic nature of east Austin needs to be preserved, and I do not support the demolition. Thank you Jenny Grayson CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Sophia Benner Monday, October 25, 2021 12:20 PM PAZ Preservation PR-2021-139064 *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Hello, I am writing concerning the proposal to demolish 1601 Cedar Ave. there City of Austin should be concerned about the inequity of demolition on the east side. How many demolition permits were granted per Council district between 2016 and 2020? Please do not allow this house to be demolished. Sophia Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1