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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JANUARY 24, 2022 PR-2021-193617; GF-2021-205522 1208 S. 5TH STREET D.4 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1946 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH PROPERTY EVALUATION One-story gable-roofed house with gabled entryway, symmetrical wood windows, and horizontal wood siding. 1208 S. 5th Street was constructed in 1946. Its first occupants were Lewis and Ollie Hendrix in 1948; Lewis Hendrix died in 1950 and the home was purchased by draftsman Ronald Lucas and his wife, Mary. By 1957, welder Eldie Doerr had purchased the property. He and his family remained in the home until at least 1960. The 2015 Bouldin historic resource survey lists the property as a medium priority and contributing to a potential historic district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high 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. According to the 2015 Bouldin survey, the building is constructed in the Craftsman style. 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 Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse or relocation but approve the application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. LOCATION MAP D.4 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos D.4 – 3 Source: Compass.com, 2021 Occupancy History City Directory Research, December 2021 1959 1957 1955 1952 1949 1947 1944 Eddie M. Doerr, owner Eddie M. and Anna Doerr, owners Welder Vacant Ronald M. and Mary L. Lucas, owners Draftsman, City Electric Inspection Lewis and Ollie Hendricks, owners Laborer Vacant Address not listed Biographical information D.4 – 4 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Sep 14, 1950 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Feb 9, 1960 Permits D.4 – 5 Sewer Service Permit, 1946 Water Service Permit, 1946 Building Permit, 1946