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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS FEBRUARY 28, 2022 HR-2022-003762 OLD WEST AUSTIN 2500 HARTFORD RD C.7 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a new workshop and carport. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS DESIGN STANDARDS Construct a covered carport with one-story workshop. The proposed workshop’s gabled roof matches the main house’s roof in slope and pitch. It is clad in horizontal siding with trim to match the existing house. 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: Residential new construction 1. Location The proposed outbuilding is located behind the main house. 2. Orientation The proposed outbuilding is oriented toward the secondary street. While this is not consistent with most of the surrounding properties, the original ADU was also oriented toward Townes Lane. 3. Scale, massing, and height The proposed outbuilding is one story in height, with simple massing. 4. Proportions The proposed outbuilding’s proportions appear appropriate for its site. 5. Design and style The proposed new building’s design is simple and does not overwhelm the main house. 6. Roofs The proposed gabled roof matches the main house’s roof in slope and pitch 7. Exterior walls The proposed siding and trim match the horizontal siding portions of the contributing main house.. 8. Windows and doors The proposed fenestration appears mostly appropriate for the site. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. PROPERTY EVALUATION The main house contributes to the Old West Austin National Register district. The existing garage apartment was approved for demolition in 2019. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Comment on and release the plans. LOCATION MAP C.7 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos C.7 – 3 Google Street View from Townes Lane, 2022 Google Street View from Hartford Road, 2022