Historic Landmark CommissionJune 1, 2022

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Old Depot Hotel 504 E. 5th Street ca. 1872 SL Red River, LP Owner “With a little steam left, this forerunner of a soon-to-be speeding civilization has stopped on the little Waller Creek bridge in austin to let the passengers from Houston and other points out at the Depot House, Christmas Day, 1871.” Photos courtesy of Austin History Center Quote written on back of photo (left), Author unknown HISTORIC TIMELINE AND IMAGES “Built about 1872 by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schaeffer and called, at various times, “Schaeffer’s Boardinghouse”, “The Railroad House”, and “ St. Louis House”. A block east of the Houston & Texas Central Railway Depot , it also accommodated passengers traveling two other railroads and four stagecoach lines. Has 24-inch walls of locally quarried stone and a roof of cedar shingles. Restored 1964 by Mr. and Mrs. Glenn M. Tooke, Jr.” Texas Historical Commission [Historic Marker Application: Old Depot Hotel], text, 1966 Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1966 Mi Casa es Su Casa Mexican Restaurant, 1964 – 1985 Contributing to the Sixth Street National Register Historic District, 1975 Austin Landmark, 1977 Carmelo’s Italian Restaurant, 1985 – 2017 SL Red River, LP – Current owner Sanborn Fire Insurance Map, 1889 Austin, Travis County, Texas Residence of Paul and Anna Pressler, 1897-1931 PICH 00121, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library The buildings were used as offices from the late 1940s to mid 1960s. PICH 00118, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library 2 3 1 4 2 1 1 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove chimney and reconstruct original door, transom and sidelites to match historic Replace roofs – preferred option is standing seam metal (terne coated stainless steel) Replace windows to match historic 6/6 lite windows Porches have been gone since at least 1964, and will not be reconstructed EXTERIOR SCOPE - Buildings A & B 4 1 3 2 4 1. 2. 3. 4. Repair and restore masonry Remove chimney and restore opening for door Replace windows to fit original openings Replace roof RESTORE MASONRY – native limestone with limited areas of Austin Common brick 1 2 1 1. Address rising damp, replace Portland-based mortar with historically appropriate mortar. Begin investigation with removal of vinyl floor. Interior, Building A 2. Repair damaged masonry using historically appropriate mortar mix and in-kind masonry where needed. Exterior, Building B REMOVE MODERN ADDITIONS - Exterior, Building C 3 4 1 2 1 1 2 3 1 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove non-historic additions Repair and restore masonry Replace windows to fit original openings Preserve heritage tree REMOVE MODERN ADDITIONS - Exterior, Building C 2 1 3 3 1 1. 2. 3. Remove non-historic additions Repair and restore masonry. Replace windows and doors to fit original openings. REMOVE MODERN ADDITIONS – East elevation Remove later additions to the east of Buildings A, B & C Historic Review Application 504 E. 5th Street Austin, Texas 78701 PROPOSED WORK PHASE 1 - Starting June 2022 1A) SITEWORK: Remove non-historic additions including the commercial kitchen and dining room addition at the northeast corner of the site, the perimeter fence, porte cochere, and fountain constructed in the 1990s. Removal of these features adjacent to historic buildings should be performed in a manner to protect the historic masonry to remain. This scope was previously approved by HLC in 2017. New site work to be developed and presented in Phase 2. 1B) STRUCTURAL: Structural stabilization of Building C may be required after modern additions are removed. Structural intervention in buildings A, B & C may be required if determined necessary by an experienced structural engineer. Interior and exterior Wood framing, masonry 1C) MASONRY: Restore exterior masonry, mortar to match historic color, composition, texture and tooling. Remove stucco on buildings from earlier Building Envelope Stone and brick rehabilitation. Investigate and address issues of rising damp. 1D) WINDOWS: All existing windows are less than 50 years old, single pane, using standard stock sizes that are smaller than the historic openings. Replace with new insulated glass windows sized to fit historic openings and match the appearance and character as indicated in historic photographs. ROOF: Existing R-panel steel roof to remain in place through Phase 1, and will be repaired if needed. Replacement in Phase 2. 1E) 1F) MECHANICAL: Use window units to condition space in Phase 1 - replace with central HVAC in Phase 2 ELECTRICAL: Remove all existing electrical and install temporary power and security lighting. PLUMBING: Remove all existing plumbing. New plumbing to be installed in Phase 2. PHASE 2 PREVIEW - Fall 2023 (To be submitted once further developed) 2A) 2B) ROOF: Remove existing roof materials and flashings on all buildings and install standing seam metal roof. SITE: Site around historic buildings will be a series of landscaped courtyards and site lighting. Site furniture will support restaurant use. Roof Site 2C) MASONRY: Chimney that was constructed in 1981 to be remove to restore the original front door, transom, and sidelights. 2D) DOORS: No original doors remain on site. Historic entry door, transom, and sidelights at Building B to be reconstructed from historic photograph. New doors to be sympathetic to historic building. Exterior doors will be submitted to HLC for approval Building Envelope Stone Wood Throughout GENERAL INTERIOR: To be used as a restaurant and coffee shop. Interior work is in design. Work may include an elevator. Interior Wood, tile, paint BUILDING SYSTEMS: Install all new mechanical, electrical, lighting, security, fire sprinklers, and plumbing systems. Throughout Systems SIGNAGE: Signage, if proposed, will be submitted in Phase 2 per the city sign ordinance. NEW CONSTRUCTION: A new apartment building and parking garage will be constructed on the existing parking lot area of the site. General GENERAL: All work on the historic buildings will meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and applicable COA Design Standards. LOCATION OF PROPOSED WORK Entire lot PROPOSED MATERIAL(S) Stone, stucco, built up roofing, building systems, wood, etc. Building Envelope Metal-clad wood windows Roof Interior Sheet metal roofing Equipment Entire building Electrical system First floor Bldg C Plumbing system Standing seam metal Landscaping, hardscape, and site furniture TBD Steel, glass, brick TBD Parking lot to the east of historic buildings Throughout 1G) 1H) 2E) 2F) 2G) 2H) REDUCED HISTORIC ZONING ZONED HISTORIC NOT HISTORIC REMOVE COMMERCIAL KITCHEN CONSTRUCTED CA 1964, REMODELED 1985 REMOVE DINING ROOM CONSTRUCTED CA 1964, REMODELED 1985 REMOVE STAIR INFILL CONSTRUCTED CA 1985 REMOVE RAMPS AND STEPS CONSTRUCTED CA 1991 PROTECT OAK TREE REMOVE SITE WALL CONSTRUCTED 1991 REMOVE GATEWAY AND PORTE COCHERE CONSTRUCTED 1997 DN BUILDING C BUILDING A C A BUILDING B M G REMOVE FENCE ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION CA 1963, MODIFIED 1990 REMOVE CHIMNEY ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION 1981 E. 5th STREET 1 SITE PLAN - DEMO Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0" 3908 Avenue B, #309 Austin, Texas 78751 512|751-1374 NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION TERESA O'CONNELL #15432 I R E V R D E R L E T O H T O P E D D L O - R R 5 1 0 7 8 7 S A X E T , N I T S U A , T E E R T S h t 5 . E 4 0 5 ISSUE DATE 5/17/2022 SHEET NAME SITE PLAN DEMO SHEET NUMBER HP-101 i s e d a L 4 - 2 s n e M 3 - 2 " 0 1 - ' 5 1 N D " 0 1 - ' 5 1 N D / " 6 5 2 1 9 1 7 - ' 0 1 BUILDING C " 1 1 - ' 1 1 U C F ELEC A / R " 9 - ' 8 N N D D " 7 - ' 2 1 " 7 - ' 2 1 N N D D N N D D " 4 - ' 1 1 BUILDING C P U C A M G BUILDING A BUILDING B BUILDING A BUILDING B 2 SECOND FLOOR DEMO PLAN Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0" 1 FIRST FLOOR DEMO PLAN Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0" LEGEND PHASE 1 DEMO PHASE 2 DEMO 3908 Avenue B, #309 Austin, Texas 78751 512|751-1374 NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION TERESA O'CONNELL #15432 L E T O H T O P E D D L O - R R 5 1 0 7 8 7 S A X E T , N I T S U A , T E E R T S h t 5 . E 4 0 5 ISSUE DATE 5/17/2022 SHEET NAME DEMO PLANS SHEET NUMBER HP-111 LOCATION OF PROPOSED WORKPROPOSED MATERIAL(S)PHASE 1 - Starting June 20221A)SITEWORK: Remove non-historic additions including the commercial kitchen and dining room addition at the northeast corner of the site, the perimeter fence, porte cochere, and fountain constructed in the 1990s. Removal of these features adjacent to historic buildings should be performed in a manner to protect the historic masonry to remain. This scope was previously approved by HLC in 2017. New site work to be developed and presented in Phase 2. Entire lot Stone, stucco, built up roofing, building systems, wood, etc. 1B)STRUCTURAL: Structural stabilization of Building C may be required after modern additions are removed. Structural intervention in buildings A, B & C may be required if determined necessary by an experienced structural engineer. Interior and exteriorWood framing, masonry1C)MASONRY: Restore exterior masonry, mortar to match historic color, composition, texture and tooling. Remove stucco on buildings from earlier rehabilitation. Investigate and address issues of rising damp.Building EnvelopeStone and brick1D)WINDOWS: All existing windows are less than 50 years old, single pane, using standard stock sizes that are smaller than the historic openings. Replace with new insulated glass windows sized to fit historic openings and match the appearance and character as indicated in historic photographs. Building EnvelopeMetal-clad wood windows 1E)ROOF: Existing R-panel steel roof to remain in place through Phase 1, and will be repaired if needed. Replacement in Phase 2. RoofSheet metal roofing1F)MECHANICAL: Use window units to condition space in Phase 1 - replace with central HVAC in Phase 2InteriorEquipment1G)ELECTRICAL: Remove all existing electrical and install temporary power and security lighting.Entire buildingElectrical system1H)PLUMBING: Remove all existing plumbing. New plumbing to be installed in Phase 2.First floor Bldg CPlumbing system2A)ROOF: Remove existing roof materials and flashings on all buildings and install standing seam metal roof. RoofStanding seam metal2B)SITE: Site around historic buildings will be a series of landscaped courtyards and site lighting. Site furniture will support restaurant use. SiteLandscaping, hardscape, and site furniture2C)MASONRY: Chimney that was constructed in 1981 to be remove to restore the original front door, transom, and sidelights.Building EnvelopeStone2D)DOORS: No original doors remain on site. Historic entry door, transom, and sidelights at Building B to be reconstructed from historic photograph. New doors to be sympathetic to historic building. Exterior doors will be submitted to HLC for approvalThroughoutWood2E)GENERAL INTERIOR: To be used as a restaurant and coffee shop. Interior work is in design. Work may include an elevator. InteriorWood, tile, paint2F)BUILDING SYSTEMS: Install all new mechanical, electrical, lighting, security, fire sprinklers, and plumbing systems.ThroughoutSystems2G)SIGNAGE: Signage, if proposed, will be submitted in Phase 2 per the city sign ordinance.TBDTBD2H)NEW CONSTRUCTION: A new apartment building and parking garage will be constructed on the existing parking lot area of the site.Parking lot to the east of historic buildingsSteel, glass, brickGeneralGENERAL: All work on the historic buildings will meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and applicable COA Design Standards.ThroughoutPHASE 2 PREVIEW - Fall 2023 (To be submitted once further developed) PROPOSED WORK NEW HALF-ROUND COPPER GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS, TYPICAL REPOINT EXISTING LIMESTONE JACK ARCHES, TYP ALL NEW STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF OVER INSULATED DECK RESTORE HISTORIC MASONRY AT CONNECTOR WALL NEW STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF OVER INSULATED DECK REMOVE EXISTING STUCCO AND RESTORE MASONRY NEW HALF-ROUND COPPER GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS, TYPICAL INVESTIGATE INFILL TO DETERMINE SCOPE OF WORK existing stucco infill mural REMOVE VENT AND REPAIR MASONRY AT GABLE END REPOINT EXISTING RUBBLE LIMESTONE WITH LIME-BASED MORTAR MATCHING ORIGINAL BUILDING A - EAST ELEVATION BUILDING B - EAST ELEVATION WALL @ WEST PROPERTY LINE BUILDING C EAST ELEVATION NEW WINDOWS AND DOORS TO FIT ORIGINAL OPENINGS, TYP ALL 2 EAST ELEVATION Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0" REPAIR EXISTING ARCHITRAVE BOARD REPAIR EXISTING 6" RAKE AND FASCIA BOARDS NEW STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF OVER INSULATED DECK BRICK JACK ARCHES AT BUILDING B ONLY; REPOINT ALL NEW HALF-ROUND COPPER GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS, TYPICAL REPOINT EXISTING RUBBLE LIMESTONE WITH LIME-BASED MORTAR MATCHING ORIGINAL BUILDING A - SOUTH ELEVATION (5TH STREET) BUILDING B - SOUTH ELEVATION (5TH STREET) NEW WINDOWS TO FIT ORIGINAL OPENINGS, TYP ALL LEGEND 1 SOUTH ELEVATION Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0" EXISTING CONSTRUCTION RESTORATION 3908 Avenue B, #309 Austin, Texas 78751 512|751-1374 NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION TERESA O'CONNELL #15432 L E T O H T O P E D D L O - R R 5 1 0 7 8 7 S A X E T , N I T S U A , T E E R T S h t 5 . E 4 0 5 ISSUE DATE 5/17/2022 SHEET NAME ELEVATIONS SHEET NUMBER HP-201 HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND ADJACENT TOWER The following images illustrate the proximity of the historic buildings to the proposed tower. The historic buildings and the tower are separated by a 26’ courtyard that will be activated with park-like landscaping, benches and restaurant/coffee shop seating. The tower footprint encroaches into the historic property boundary 8'10". The tower is designed to offer residents and visitors a human scale experience at the ground level. ALLEY water wall vine wall festoon lights gravel plaza at grade planter w/ bubbler preserved oak tree custom wood bench patio w/ seating raised planter w/ planter at grade potential food + beverage potential food + beverage 5TH ST. bike lobby pendant lighting green gabion wall bike racks residential lobby restaurant/retail corner sculptural bench . T S R E V R D E R I bench fluid paving pattern COA trash receptacles tree in paver grate bike racks soil cells NORTH SCALE: NTS Illustrative Site Planexisting structuresto be demolished5TH ST.historic boundary