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Versión en español a continuación. Historic Landmark Commission Meeting Wednesday, May 4, 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 (Tuesday, May 3 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, Tuesday, May 3rd (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 (4 de mayo, 2022) 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 4 de mayo 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 WEDNESDAY, May 4, 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. A. B. A. B. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 28, 2022 – Offered for consent approval March 28, 2022 – Offered for consent approval 2. BRIEFINGS Flat Top Fences – City of Austin Community Engagement Office Presenter: Mayra Rivera Proposed rehabilitations in Sixth Street National Register district Presenter: Richard Suttle 1 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 A.1. PR-2021-137925 – 1505 Forest Trl. – Discussion (postponed February 28, 2022) Council District 10 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Owner’s agent: Carolina Escamilla City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: In consideration of the applicant’s withdrawal of the demolition permit application and intent to retain the historic house while constructing additional housing on site, staff recommends that the Commission not pursue historic zoning. A.2. PR-2021-195456 – 1617 New York Ave. – Consent postponement to June 1, 2022 (postponed March 28, 2022) Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Owner’s agent: 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. A.3. PR-2022-014784 – 1403 E. Cesar Chavez St. – Discussion (postponed March 28, 2022) Council District 3 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Owner’s agent: Robert Abbott City Staff: Kimberly Collins, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-1801 Staff Recommendation: Consider recommending historic zoning. A.4. DA-2022-007262 – 301 W 6th St. – Discussion Council District 9 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Owner’s agent: Dave Anderson City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider recommending historic zoning. B. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness B.1. HR-2022-036714 – 4314 Avenue H. – Consent Hyde Park Local Historic District Council District 9 2 Proposal: Addition/remodel. Applicant: Lindsay Shillington City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Committee Feedback: None Staff Recommendation: Approve as proposed. B.2. HR-2022-049609 – 2001 Rosewood Ave. – Consent Rosewood Courts Council District 1 Proposal: Exterior restoration. Applicant: Marsi Puente City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. B.3. HR-2022-050309 – 2300 Windsor Rd. – Consent McCrummen-Wroe House Council District 10 Proposal: Side and rear addition/remodel. Applicant: Anna Grasso City Staff: Kimberly Collins, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-1801 Committee Feedback: The ARC Committee agreed that the semi-circular back porch addition likely dates from the 1980s or later and is not significant. ARC requested the investigation of the back, corner porch-- specifically to open present masonry columns looking for evidence of the original wood porch columns inside. If any original material was found this historic fabric would need to be retained. The applicant investigated the columns and provided evidence that the original wooden porch columns were not inside. Staff Recommendation: Approve and release the plans as proposed. C. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Permits within National Register Districts C.1. HR-2021-154877 – 1411 Ethridge Ave. – Discussion (postponed October 25, 2022) Old West Austin National Register District Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building. Applicant: Rebecca Burrisk City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider initiating historic zoning. Should the Commission decide against initiation, approve the application upon receipt of a City of Austin Documentation Package. C.2. HR-2022-001198 – 804 Rutherford Pl. – Consent postponement to June 1, 2022 (postponed March 28, 2022) Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District Council District 9 3 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building and build new construction. Applicant: Vance Cobb City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request. C.3. PR-2021-200516 – 512 E. Monroe St. – Consent postponement to June 1, 2022 (postponed March 28, 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.4. HR-2022-016431 – 1803 Kenwood Ave. – Consent (postponed March 28, 2022) 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: Comment on the plans, encouraging the applicant to make design modifications to be compatible with the Travis Heights National Register district and rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. C.5. PR-2022-002404 – 1315 & 1317 Newning Ave. – Applicant requested postponement to June meeting (postponed March 28, 2022) 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 postponement request. C.6. HR-2022-026102 – 1205 Alta Vista Ave. – Consent (postponed March 28, 2022) Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building and build new construction. Applicant: Christopher Zuniga City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 4 C.7. HR-2022-045738 – 303 E. Live Oak St. – Consent Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Build new construction. Applicant: Roy Jensen City Staff: Kimberly Collins, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-1801 Committee Feedback: The ARC found the carport and front porch compatible but felt the rooflines did not blend. ARC requested if the design could have a gable on the facade facing the street, perhaps a center gable presence on the single-story to add a more traditional profile to the street. The ARC suggested looking at 307 Live Oak’s Mission Revival style for design cues and patterns. The ARC also suggested the 1st-floor porch could be a more substantial. ARC appreciated the attention the design paid to the historical patterns of the street with the placement of the carport on the side. The design was generally found proper in size, massing, and orientation. Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans as proposed. C.8. HR-2022-049637 – 1707 Alta Vista Ave. – Consent Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a garage and build new construction. Applicant: Linda Sullivan City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans. C.9. HR-2022-051589 – 1503 Alta Vista Ave. – Consent Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District Council District 9 Proposal: Build new construction. Applicant: Matt Catterall City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans. D. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Demolition or Relocation D.1. PR-2022-037465 – 3412 Foothill Parkway – Consent Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1955 house. Applicant: Jennifer Smith City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.2. PR-2022-032448 – 2002 Scenic Dr. – Discussion Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1930 house. Applicant: Stephen Hawkins City Staff: Kimberly Collins, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-1801 5 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to allow staff to conduct further research. Should the Commission choose not to postpone approve the application upon receipt of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.3. PR-2022-033331 – 902 E. 7th St. – Discussion Council District 1 Proposal: Relocate a ca. 1903-1906 house. Applicant: Francisco Resendiz City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider initiating historic zoning based on survey recommendations. Should the Commission decide against initiation, approve the application upon receipt of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.4. DA-2022-040962 – 201-211 W. 4th St., 310-312 Colorado St. – Discussion Council District 9 Proposal: Total demolition of ca. 1930-1936 buildings with reconstruction of selected façades. Applicant: Michele Rogerson Lynch City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Committee Feedback: Retain façades in place or ensure accuracy in reconstruction; consider retaining masonry at the corner of 4th and Colorado; do not plant greenery behind the parapets. Staff Recommendation: In consideration of the applicant’s commitment to reconstruct selected building façades, release the associated permits upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.5. DA-2022-040962 – 213 W. 4th St. – Discussion Council District 9 Proposal: Total demolition of ca. 1936 building with reconstruction of façade. Applicant: Michele Rogerson Lynch City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Committee Feedback: Retain façades in place or ensure accuracy in reconstruction; consider retaining masonry at the corner of 4th and Colorado; do not plant greenery behind the parapets. Staff Recommendation: In consideration of the applicant’s commitment to reconstruct the building façade, release the associated permits upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.6. DA-2022-011968 – 209 & 213 W. 5th St. – Consent Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish ca. 1918 and ca. 1919 commercial buildings Applicant: Paula Knight City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 6 D.7. SP-2020-0297C – 1100 E. 5th St. – Discussion Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1948 Quonset hut. Applicant: Cristina Cordoba City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: If the Commission feels that the warehouse’s associations are individually significant, consider initiation of historic zoning. Should the Commission decide against initiation, approve the application upon receipt of a City of Austin Documentation Package. D.8. PR-2022-045223 – 2905 Stratford Dr. –Consent Council District 8 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1955 house and 1965 carport. Applicant: Linda Sullivan City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation Approve the application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. E. Discussion and Possible Action on Demolition by Neglect Cases E.1. No items. F. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Tax Abatement for Rehabilitation of Property in a Local Historic District F.1. F.2. 4211 Avenue C – Consent Hyde Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Tax abatement application Applicant: Tere O’Connell City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the abatement. 1105 Castle Court – Consent Hyde Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Tax abatement application Applicant: Tere O’Connell City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the abatement. 4. COMMISSION AND STAFF ITEMS Officer Elections A. B. Discussion and Possible Action on Committee Reports B.1. Architectural Review Committee B.2. Operations Committee 7 B.3. Grants Committee B.4. Preservation Plan Committee C. 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 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. 8