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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JUNE 1, 2022 HR-2022-001195 OLD WEST AUSTIN 1407 HARTFORD ROAD C.11 – 1 Replace 21 existing 6:6 wood windows throughout a ca. 1932 contributing residence. PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Design proposal includes replacing 21 original wood windows with double-hung fiberglass windows. Muntins are located between the glass in a 3 x 2 configuration. Window openings will remain the same size throughout. Two-story, side-gabled, masonry veneer house with 6:6 wood windows, wood shutters, and metal roof. The home appears to have been built in 1932 by Maurice F. Granville, though city directories only have him listed as living there in 1932. Directories reveal that his wife and widow, Dora H. Granville, lived in the house during most of the period of significance. Dora Granville lived in the house with her children Maurice Jr., Chester, and Charles Granville. Chester Granville was the captain of the University of Texas basketball team and later served in the United States military in World War II. Charles Granville was an internationally known concert pianist and composer who performed in Europe and Central and South America.1 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: Repair and alterations 5. Windows, doors, and screens Standards in this section emphasize retaining intact historic windows and pursuing selective replacement only when necessary due to deterioration. Per the application, the windows merit replacement based on concerns for energy efficiency and lack of function. The design standards weather-stripping, sealing joints and cracks, installing more efficient heating and cooling equipment, insulating the roof, installing solar screens in existing frames, and adding interior storm windows before replacing historic windows The proposed windows’ false muntins are not appropriate for replacement windows, though the grid pattern is generally compatible with the character of the building and district. Summary The project does not meet the applicable standards. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Old West Austin National Register district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate integrity. 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: 1 Heinsolhn, Carolyn. “The Granville Family.” http://vonrosenberg-family.org/newsletters/files/72nd%20Reunion%20May%202013.pdf a. Architecture. The building appears to convey the Colonial Revival architectural style. b. Historical association. The property may be significant as the childhood home of pianist Charles Granville. 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 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, C.11 – 2 cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Consider associations with Charles Granville and assess whether there is sufficient evidence to support historic zoning. If associations with the Granville family are not found to be sufficient evidence to support initiating historic zoning, comment on and release of the application. LOCATION MAP C.11 – 3 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos C.11 – 4 Occupancy History City Directory Research, January 2022 Google Street View, 2022 Dora H. Granville, owner (widow of Maurice F. Granville) Dora H. Granville, owner (widow of Maurice F. Granville) Dora H. Granville, owner (widow of Maurice F. Granville) Charles Granville, renter Student Dora H. Granville, owner Merchant Dora H. Granville, owner Dora H. Granville, owner (widow of Maurice F. Granville) Charles Granville, renter 1959 1957 1955 1952 1949 1947 1944 1941 Dora H. Granville, owner Rosalind A. Granville, renter Student at the University of Texas Dora H. Granville, owner Chester Granville, renter Student at the University of Texas Rosalind A. Granville, renter 1939 Dora H. Granville, owner C.11 – 5 Chester Granville, renter Student at the University of Texas Dora Granville, owner Chester W. Granville, renter Maurice Granville Jr., renter Student at the University of Texas Maurice F. and Dorothea Granville, owners Maurice F. Granville Jr., renter Student at the University of Texas 1937 1935 Permits Biographical Information Sewer service permit, 1932 C.11 – 6 C.11 – 7 C.11 – 8 C.11 – 9 C.11 – 10 C.11 – 11 C.11 – 12 C.11 – 13 http://vonrosenberg-family.org/newsletters/files/72nd%20Reunion%20May%202013.pdf