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Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: James Barr Friday, April 29, 2022 2:35 PM HPD Preservation Attn: Amber Allen, Re: Case No. HR 22-036714, 4314 Ave H Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** My name is James Barr. I am the owner of the property at 4110 Ave H. I am in  favor of the applicant’s request.    I’m an Architect and have practiced for 41 years in Austin. I’ve lived at this address  for 25 years. More than half of my time in practice has been in Historic  Preservation, both on my own and working for Bell, Klein and Hoffman,  Sheffelman and Nix, Page Southerland Page, The Barr Company and Travis County  Facilities Management Department. I believe that in order for Hyde Park  Neighborhood to flourish we must allow and even encourage additions, remodels  and, where appropriate, allow demolition/replacement. There are certainly  exceptions for some of the structures that have social or physical historic  significance.    Sincerely,  James Barr  CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1