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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MARCH 28, 2022 HR-2022-006510 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1505 ALAMEDA DR. C.3 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Demolish a ca. 1947/1985 contributing house. Construct a new single-family residence with a pool. 1) Total demolition of a ca. 1947/1985 contributing house. 2) Construction of a Contemporary-style single-family house with an attached rear carport. The proposed house is two full stories plus a penthouse and rooftop deck. The house has a flat roof with overhanging eaves; various siding materials including vertical wood, stucco, and metal panels; large, fixed windows with casement and hopper sashes; and a screened front porch. The carport opens onto the alley. 3) Installation of an in-ground pool in the front yard, behind a privacy wall. ARCHITECTURE Two-story, irregularly shaped stucco house that shows influences of the International style. A one-story portion of the house is capped by a steeply pitched shed roof. To the right, the second story projects to the front and side of the house, with the overhangs supported by pipe columns. This second-story volume has a flat roof with wide eaves. The front porch consists of a stoop with a flat-roofed overhang. Windows on both floors are steel casements. The second story of the house was added in 1985 based on multiple sources. Building permit records indicate an application to construct an “addition to residence to create a two-story residence” in 1982 that expired. A subsequent permit with the same project description is marked as passing final building inspection on July 24, 1985. Accompanying drawings for the permitted work are not available. Other evidence indicates the house was previously a single-story, one-bedroom house. The 1962 Sanborn map shows a small one-story residence on this lot. The house was a rental throughout most of the historic period, and classified ads that ran between 1953 and 1972 describe the house as a “small cottage” or “small house for a couple.” The ads vary in terms of how the rooms are described. The most complete description is that the house had a living room, dinette, kitchen, bedroom, and bath-shower. Through 1972, it is evident that the house had only one bedroom. In its present configuration, the house has two bedrooms and 1 ½ baths. See associated documents under Property Information below. RESEARCH The house at 1505 Alameda Dr. was built around 1947 for Marion Storm by contractor C. Ben Hibbetts. Mrs. Storm was the director of the Texas Social & Legislative Conference. She died in a car crash in 1950.1 Subsequent occupants included the proprietor of the Famous Café, a member of the U.S. Air Force, a clerk at the State Highway Department, and an assistant attorney at the State Attorney General’s Office. DESIGN STANDARDS 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 Alameda Dr. curves along the front of the lot. The proposed house is set back 25’ at its nearest point from the property line. Neighboring properties have irregular setbacks, with some set closer to the street as it bends along Blunn Creek. 1 “Mrs. Marion Storm, Three Others Die in Central Texas Car Wrecks,” Austin Statesman, July 3, 1950, 1. C.3 – 2 2. Orientation 11. Attached garages and carports The house faces the street, with the carport behind the house at the alley. This follows the historical patterns on the street. 3. Scale, massing, and height The proposed house is three-stories in height, including the penthouse and roof deck. This parcel is adjacent to a row of two- and three-story noncontributing houses. Contributing houses in the vicinity are single-story. 4. Proportions While the house has a relatively narrow width and greater height than neighboring properties, the penthouse and roof deck are stepped back from the front, giving the main façade more balanced proportions. 5. Design and style The proposed building’s design and style are not compatible with nearby contributing buildings. However, it is within a row of noncontributing buildings of various styles, including modern designs. 6. Roofs While the new house will replace a flat-roofed house, other contributing buildings in the vicinity have gabled roofs. 7. Exterior walls While the new house will replace a stucco house, other contributing buildings in the vicinity have horizontal wood siding. The vertical wood siding, in combination with two other siding materials, is more complex and not compatible. 8. Windows and doors The large windows of the new house do not reflect the fenestration patterns of nearby contributing buildings. Sites and streetscapes 1. Walls and fences The proposed privacy wall at the front of the property does not reflect the development patterns within this neighborhood. It also will be over 4’ in height and will not have a high degree of transparency. Summary The project meets few applicable standards. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building retains low integrity. The second story is not original and was added less than 50 years ago. 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: historic alterations. a. Architecture. The house shows International-style influences but is not architecturally significant due to non- b. Historical association. The property does not have significant historical associations. While Marion Storm is of interest, she lived in the house for only a brief period before her untimely death. 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 appear to 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, and release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. LOCATION MAP C.3 – 3 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos C.3 – 4 Photograph from Zillow.com, 2022. Occupancy History City Directory Research, February 2022 1959 1957 1955 1952 1949 Linward P. Shivers, renter Assistant attorney, State Attorney General Office Glen and Yvonne Cochran, renter USAF Glen and Yvonne Cochran, renters Glen – USAF Yvonne – Clerk, State Highway Department Mrs. Jimmie Woodham, renter Famous Café, 513 W. 5th St. Marion B. Storm, owner (widow of Joe) Director, Texas Social & Legislative Conference 1947 Address not listed Historical information C.3 – 5 “Lead Present Voters’ League,” Austin American, Sept. 16, 1945, A2. “Mrs. Storm to Talk to Voters Group,” Austin Statesman, May 7, 1947, 11; and “Mrs. Marion Storm,” Austin Statesman, July 5, 1950. C.3 – 6 “For Harry and Alben,” Austin Statesman, Oct. 5, 1948, 6. Classified ads Excerpt regarding two-room residence at 1505 Alameda Dr., “Building Permits Issued,” Austin Statesman, Apr. 4, 1947, 15. Classified ad for rental of furnished three-room house at 1505 Alameda Dr., Austin American, Nov. 22, 1953, B14. Classified ad for rental of unfurnished four-room house at 1505 Alameda Dr., Austin American, Dec. 6, 1953, B16. C.3 – 7 Classified ad for rental of furnished three-room house with bathroom at 1505 Alameda Dr., Austin Statesman, June 20, 1956, 30. Classified ad for rental of furnished one-bedroom house at 1505 Alameda Dr., Austin Statesman, Dec. 12, 1957, B25. Classified ad for sale of one-bedroom house at 1505 Alameda Dr., Austin Statesman, Mar. 10, 1958, 17. Classified ad for rental of furnished three-room house at 1505 Alameda Dr., Austin Statesman, Sept. 19, 1958, 27. Classified ad for rental of furnished house at 1505 Alameda Dr., Austin Statesman, Sept. 3, 1960, 12. Classified ad for rental of furnished three-room house with bath at 1505 Alameda Dr., Austin American, Feb. 18, 1962, D6. Classified ad for rental of furnished house with living room, dinette, bedroom, kitchen, and bath at 1505 Alameda Dr., Austin American, May 26, 1963, D6.  Classified ad for rental of four-room house at 1505 Alameda Dr., Austin American, Dec. 6, 1963, B16. C.3 – 8 Classified ad for sale of houses at 1503 and 1505 Alameda Dr., Austin Statesman, June 2, 1965, A51. Classified ad for furnished rental of one-bedroom house at 1505 Alameda Dr., Austin Statesman, Jan. 7, 1967, 32. Classified ad for furnished rental of one-bedroom house at 1505 Alameda Dr., Austin Statesman, Dec. 29, 1972, 58. Sanborn Fire Insurance map The 1962 Sanborn map shows a small one-story tile residence on this site. Sanborn Fire Insurance Map, 1935-1962, vol. 2, sheet 225, accessed via Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/collections/sanborn-maps/. Permits C.3 – 9 Building permit, 1947 Water service permit, 1947 Sewer service permit, 1947  City of Austin BUILDING PERMIT PERMIT NO : 1985-021029 BP Type: RESIDENTIAL Status : Final Issue Date : 04/15/1985 Expiry Date : 07/24/1985 SITE APPROVAL: ZONING: PROPOSED OCCUPANCY: WORK PERMITTED: Addition ISSUED BY: 1505 ALAMEDA DR LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 15 BLK 5 TRAVIS HEIGHTS Addn To Res To Create A 2 Sty Res & Remodel TOTAL SQFT VALUATION TYPE CONST. USE CAT GROUPS FLOORS UNITS # OF PKG SPACES Total Job Valuation : $20,000.00 434 1 TOTAL BLDG COVERAGE % COVERAGE TOTAL IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE % COVERAGE # OF BATHROOMS METER SIZE Contact Phone Contact Phone Fee Description Building Permit Fee Building Permit Fee Mechanical Permit Fee Mechanical Permit Fee Fee Amount Paid Date Fee Description Fee Amount Paid Date $62.00 04/15/1985 $62.00 04/15/1985 $28.00 07/17/1985 $28.00 07/17/1985 Electrical Permit Fee Electrical Permit Fee Plumbing Permit Fee Plumbing Permit Fee $33.00 07/10/1985 $33.00 07/10/1985 $28.00 07/17/1985 $28.00 07/17/1985 Total Fees: $151.00 Construction documents approved by the building official are approved with the intent that such construction documents comply in all respects with City technical codes. The review of construction documents is not exhaustive of all code requirements. The issuance or approval of plans and specifications or other construction documents is not an approval of any violation of the technical codes or of any other ordinance of the jurisdiction. The issuance of an approval based on plans, specifications and other data shall not prevent the building official from requiring the correction of errors in the plans, specifications or other data. The City of Austin has not conducted a plan review of the mechanical, electrical or plumbing on this plan set. Be advised that all work performed on this project must be as per applicable trade code. Inspection requirements Building Inspection Building Inspection Electric Inspection Electric Inspection Mechanical Inspection Mechanical Inspection Plumbing Inspection Plumbing Inspection All Buildings, Fences, Landscaping, Patios, Flatwork And Other Uses Or Obstructions Of A Drainage Easement Are Prohibited, Unless Expressly Permitted By A License Agreement Approved By COA Authorizing Use Of The Easement. City Code Chapter 25-12, Article 13: A permit expires on the 181st day if the project has not scheduled nor received an inspection. A "Cancelled" and/or "Failed/No Work Performed" inspection result does not extend the expiration date. The following permits are required as a separate permit: See Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing permits for Related Fees and Inspections. Page 1 of 3 To Schedule An Inspection, Call 512-974-9405 Printed : 03/08/2022 11:38 am  City of Austin BUILDING PERMIT PERMIT NO : 1985-021029 BP Type: RESIDENTIAL Status : Final Issue Date : 04/15/1985 Expiry Date : 07/24/1985 SITE APPROVAL: ZONING: PROPOSED OCCUPANCY: WORK PERMITTED: Addition ISSUED BY: 1505 ALAMEDA DR LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 15 BLK 5 TRAVIS HEIGHTS Addn To Res To Create A 2 Sty Res & Remodel TOTAL SQFT VALUATION TYPE CONST. USE CAT GROUPS FLOORS UNITS # OF PKG SPACES Total Job Valuation : $20,000.00 434 1 TOTAL BLDG COVERAGE % COVERAGE TOTAL IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE % COVERAGE # OF BATHROOMS METER SIZE Comments Smoke Detector Required This Permit Replaces #225857 Whic H Expired*** Over By Accepting Or Paying For This Permit You are Declaring That You Are The Owner Or Authorized By The Owner That The Data Submitted At The Time Of Application Was True Facts And That The Work Will Conform To The Plans And Specification Submitted Herewith. Page 2 of 3 To Schedule An Inspection, Call 512-974-9405 Printed : 03/08/2022 11:38 am  City of Austin BUILDING PERMIT PERMIT NO : 1985-021029 BP Type: RESIDENTIAL Status : Final Issue Date : 04/15/1985 Expiry Date : 07/24/1985 SITE APPROVAL: ZONING: PROPOSED OCCUPANCY: WORK PERMITTED: Addition ISSUED BY: 1505 ALAMEDA DR LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 15 BLK 5 TRAVIS HEIGHTS Addn To Res To Create A 2 Sty Res & Remodel TOTAL SQFT VALUATION TYPE CONST. USE CAT GROUPS FLOORS UNITS # OF PKG SPACES Total Job Valuation : $20,000.00 434 1 TOTAL BLDG COVERAGE % COVERAGE TOTAL IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE % COVERAGE # OF BATHROOMS METER SIZE Type Date Status Comments Inspector 112 Final Building 07/24/1985 Pass MIGRATED FROM PIER. Page 3 of 3 To Schedule An Inspection, Call 512-974-9405 Printed : 03/08/2022 11:38 am