D.1.f - 2002 Scenic Dr - public comment — original pdf
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Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Mark Warren Wednesday, June 1, 2022 12:00 PM HPD Preservation District10 Case # GF 22-047389 2002 Scenic Drive *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Good morning Landmark Commission: Writing to you not only in reference to Case # GF 22‐047389 2002 Scenic Drive, but for historic preservation in general. Re 2002 Scenic Drive. I suppose you have seen the property. I've lived in Austin my entire life (born here) and have remembered that house since childhood. It stands out for its charm. During 2 years of covid, I rode my bike down Scenic and past that house almost every day. Always loved looking at it and its somehow old world building style. A charming place, please give it your best effort to preserve it. Re historic preservation in general ‐‐ copying councilmember Alter also. This city does not do nearly enough to preserve our beautiful old houses and neighborhoods. Nowhere near enough. The most beautiful and charming area in all Austin (in my opinion) is the old city between 7th street and 18th street. It always brings pleasure when I go through this area and see the charming places. This whole area is being encroached upon from all directions and I guarantee you it will be essentially gone in 50 years unless we take action to preserve it. Why do you think people love to be in Fredericksburg, for example? The beauty and charm of its old buildings and houses. Being in such unique charm and history refreshes the soul. 1 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. 3