02-HLC-2022_02_28-Agenda — original pdf
Agenda
Versión en español a continuación. Historic Landmark Commission Meeting Monday, February 28, 2022, 6:00 PM Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation (Sunday, February 27 by noon). To speak remotely at the Historic Landmark Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, February 27 (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to preservation@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Historic Landmark Commission FECHA de la reunion (28 de febrero, 2028) Se permitirán comentarios públicos en persona o de forma remota por teléfono. Se requiere registro a más tardar al mediodía del día anterior a la reunión para la participación remota. (Domingo 27 de febrero al mediodía). Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con el enlace de la junta, la información para llamar el día de la reunión programada se enviará por correo electrónico o por teléfono. • Los oradores deben llamar al menos 15 minutos antes del inicio de la reunión para poder hablar, no se aceptarán personas que llamen tarde y no podrán hablar. • Las oradoras esperarán en una fila hasta que llegue el momento de hablar. • Los folletos u otra información pueden enviarse por correo electrónico a preservation@austintexas.gov antes del mediodía del día anterior a la reunión programada. Esta información se proporcionará a los miembros de la Junta y la Comisión antes de la reunión. • Si la reunión se transmite en vivo, se puede ver aquí: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MONDAY, February 28, 2022 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL - Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Terri Myers, Chair Ben Heimsath, Vice Chair Anissa Castillo Witt Featherston Kevin Koch Carl Larosche Kelly Little Trey McWhorter Blake Tollett Beth Valenzuela Caroline Wright AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. January 24, 2022 – Offered for consent approval 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. No items. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Historic Zoning, Discussion and Action on Applications for Historic District Zoning, and Requests to Consider Initiation of Historic Zoning Cases 1 A.1. PR-2021-137925 – 1505 Forest Trl. – Consent postponement to April 25, 2022 Council District 10 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Carolina Escamilla City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request. A.2. PR-2021-195456 – 1617 New York Ave. – Consent postponement to March 28, 2022 Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Holly Arthur City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Committee Feedback: Relocate the chimney to avoid disrupting the existing gable end and window. Retain the historic-age window for later replacement. Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request. B. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness B.1. HR-2021-202819 – 2402 San Gabriel St. – Discussion (postponed January 24, 2022) Rev. Jacob Fontaine Gold Dollar Building Council District 9 Proposal: Remove ca. 1942 enclosure and return the second-floor balcony to its ca. 1923 appearance. Applicant: Natalia Lopez City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Committee Feedback: Restore the building to a particular point in time or keep it as is. If restoring, examine for fascia board and look for physical evidence of the railing design. Staff Recommendation: Carefully consider whether removal of the ca. 1942 balcony enclosure is appropriate. If so, approve the revised drawings, and authorize staff to approve a final railing design after additional demolition has occurred. B.2. HR-2021-202373 – 207 W. 33rd St. – Consent Aldridge Place Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Roof replacement. Applicant: Janet Beinke City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application, encouraging the applicant to choose a shingle replacement over standing-seam metal for enhanced compatibility. 2 B.3. HR-2022-002112 – 3908 Avenue H – Discussion Hyde Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Addition/remodel. Applicant: Stephan Windsor City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to March 28, 2022, and invite the applicant to the March 14th Architectural Review Committee meeting. B.4. HR-2022-006140 – 4203 Speedway – Consent Hyde Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Addition/remodel. Applicant: Nisha Ackerman City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage the applicant to retain and repair historic- age wood windows at the street-facing elevation, then approve the application. B.5. HR-2022-005948 – 1104 E. 10th St. – Consent Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: New construction of an ADU. Applicant: Travis Young City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage the applicant to omit the spiral staircase and projecting eave from the front of the ADU in favor of more understated design choices, then approve the application. B.6. HR-2022-009524 – 4300 Speedway – Consent Hyde Park Local Historic District (noncontributing) Council District 9 Proposal: Renovate ca. 1967 former post office to become a shell structure for multiple tenants, with exterior alterations including new entrances, canopies, parapet, and an addition consisting of enclosure of a loading dock. Applicant: Lucy Begg City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Committee Feedback: Appreciate effort to retain the building despite non- contributing status. Ribbon windows and stone elements on east elevation are character-defining features. Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans. B.7. HR-2022-014105 – 1502 W. 9th St. – Discussion Mary Nelson House Council District 9 Proposal: Addition/remodel. Applicant: Richard Weiss City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 3 Committee Feedback: Roof of the addition should reflect that of the house, but the proposal is agreeable since it is not visible from the street. Staff Recommendation: Approve the project. B.8. HR-2022-015467 – 3312 Duval St. – Discussion Stanley and Emily Finch House Council District 9 Proposal: Remodel house and enlarge kitchen. Applicant: Emily Kettlewell City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to March 28, 2022 to allow for consideration of alternatives to the removal of the historic secondary entrance. C. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Permits within National Register Districts C.1. HR-2022-001198 – 804 Rutherford Pl. – Discussion (postponed January 24, 2022) Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building and build new construction. Applicant: Vance Cobb City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider whether the building’s historic associations are sufficient to initiate historic zoning. Should the Commission decide against initiation, consider implementing a demolition delay of up to 180 days so that the applicant may explore and evaluate alternatives to demolition. Should the Commission decide against the delay, comment on and release the plans, and release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. C.2. PR-2021-200516 – 512 E. Monroe St – Consent postponement to March 28, 2022 (postponed January 24, 2022) Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building and build new construction. Applicant: Linda Sullivan City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request. C.3. HR-2021-207618 – 320 E. 6th St. – Consent Sixth Street National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Exterior work and signage. Applicant: Richard Weiss City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans. 4 C.4. HR-2021-202873 – 1410 Alameda Dr. – Consent Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Window replacement. Applicant: Idannia Penny City Staff: Kimberly Collins, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-1801 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans. C.5. HR-2022-003635 – 1507 Northwood Rd. – Consent Old West Austin National Register District Council District 10 Proposal: Addition/remodel. Applicant: Linda Sullivan City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans. C.6. HR-2022-002129 – 1609 Waterston Ave. – Consent West Line National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a rear addition and replace windows on ca. 1933 house. Applicant: Agne Janonyte City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans. C.7. HR-2022-003762 – 2500 Hartford Rd. – Consent Old West Austin National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: New construction of a garage/carport. Applicant: William Kane City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans. C.8. HR-2022-011680 – 700-702 E. Monroe St. – Consent Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1956 contributing duplex and construct a new house. Applicant: Carey Balzer City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans, and release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. C.9. HR-2022-006510 – 1505 Alameda Dr. – Consent Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1947/1982 contributing house, and construct a new 5 single-family residence with a pool. Applicant: Vance Cobb City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans, and release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. C.10. HR-2022-016431 – 1803 Kenwood Ave. – Discussion Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a circa 1937 single-story residence and replace it with a new construction single-family residence. Applicant: Ben Goudy City Staff: Kimberly Collins, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-1801 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to March 28, 2022, and invite the applicant to the March 14th Architectural Review Committee meeting. C.11. PR-2022-002404 – 1315 & 1317 Newning Ave. – Consent postponement per Applicant’s request Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building. Applicant: Jorden Russell & Ricca Keepers City Staff: Kimberly Collins, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-1801 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postpone request and invite the applicant to the March 14th Architectural Review Committee meeting. C.12. HR-2022-009233 – 2507 Hartford Rd. – Consent Old West Austin National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish and construct new ADU. Applicant: Paul DeGroot City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans, encouraging the applicant to consider omitting the projection above the garage, instead articulating the first- and second-floor planes at the garage bay with a simple roof form, step-back, or similar division. C.13. HR-2022-012669 – 2108 Kenwood Ave. – Consent Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct new ADU. Applicant: Chris Scott City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans, encouraging the applicant to omit the roof deck. 6 C.14. HR-2022-014750 – 200 Arnulfo Alonso Way – Consent Zilker Park National Register District Council District 8 Proposal: Rehabilitation of Zilker Clubhouse. Applicant: Ellen Colfax City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans. C.15. PR-2022-010250 – 1510 Pease Rd. – Consent Old West Austin National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1936 multifamily (duplex Applicant: Jason McNair City Staff: Kimberly Collins, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-1801 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Plans for new construction must be reviewed by the Historic Landmark Commission before demolition permit release. D. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Demolition or Relocation D.1. PR-2022-000823 – 102 E. 46th St. – Consent postponement to March 28, 2022 Council District 9 Proposal: Partially demolish a ca. 1940 duplex. Applicant: Heather Hunziker City Staff: Kimberly Collins, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-1801 Staff Recommendation: Encourage postponement and extend an invitation to the Architectural Review Committee on March 14th, 2022. If the Commission does not postpone, encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.2. DA-2022-007262 – 301 W. 6th St. – Discussion Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1919 building. Applicant: Dave Anderson & Gabriele Pisciotto City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Initiate historic zoning. Should the Commission decide against initiation, encourage adaptive reuse, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.3. DA-2022-012545 – 410 E. 5th St. – Consent Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1928/1943 office building converted to condos. Applicant: Drew Raffaele & Leah Bojo 7 City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.4. PR-2022-013267 – 1906 Willow St. –Consent Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1916 building. Applicant: Marie Rocha City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.5. PR-2022-005907 – 6801 Burnet Rd. – Consent Council District 7 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1968 building. Applicant: Cliff Kendall City Staff: Kimberly Collins, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-1801 Staff Recommendation: Encourage incorporation and preservation of the Frisco sign on Burnet Road into new designs for the property. Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.6. PR-2022-013252 – 2012 E. 16th St. – Discussion Council District 1 Proposal: Construct a two-story addition to a ca. 1905 building. Applicant: Ryan Bollom City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider initiation of historic zoning per survey recommendations. Should the Commission decide against initiation, release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.7. PR-2022-014784 – 1403 E. Cesar Chavez St. – Discussion Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1925 building. Applicant: Robert Abbott City Staff: Kimberly Collins, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-1801 Staff Recommendation: Initiate historic zoning based on architecture and historical associations with Balagia Produce. If the commission chooses not to initiate historic zoning, encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.8. PR-2022-015243 – 1908 E. 17th St. – Consent Council District 1 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1929 building. Applicant: Lisa Gray 8 G. A. City Staff: Kimberly Collins, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-1801 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. E. Discussion and Possible Action on Demolition by Neglect Cases F. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Tax Abatement for Rehabilitation of Property in a Local Historic District E.1. No items. F.1. No items. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Partial Exemption from Ad Valorem Taxes for Properties in Need of Tax Relief in Order to Encourage Their Preservation and Properties That Have State Designation, in Accordance with the Texas Tax Code See attached list of the results of the annual inspection of historic landmarks. 4. COMMISSION AND STAFF ITEMS Discussion and Possible Action on Committee Reports A.1. Architectural Review Committee A.2. Operations Committee A.3. Grants Committee A.4. Preservation Plan Committee B. Future Agenda Items ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Historic Landmark Commission, please contact Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Officer, at 512-974-1264; Kalan Contreras, Senior Planner, at 512-974-2727; Kimberly Collins, Senior Planner, 512-978-1801; or Amber Allen, Historic Preservation Planner II, at 512-974-3393. 9