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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JULY 6, 2022 HR-2022-084153 OLD WEST AUSTIN 1512 PEASE ROAD C.9 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Demolish a ca. 1948 duplex and construct a new single-family house and pool. 1) Demolish existing duplex. 2) Construct a new residence. The proposed new building is two and one-half stories in height, with a compound gabled and hipped roof clad in standing-seam metal and multi-light windows of varying configurations. Its exterior is clad in board-and-batten siding, horizontal siding, and limestone with decorative slurry at the front first-floor gable. It has a front-facing carport and garage, as well as a partial-width front porch. 3) Construct a pool. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS One-story duplex with symmetrical plan, cross-gabled hipped roof, steel casement windows, and a shallow partial-width inset porch supported by decorative iron columns. The duplex at 1512 Pease Road was constructed in 1948 for Eli and Janet Engle. Eli Engle was an entrepreneur who worked for Spiegel’s department store before opening his own clothing store and laundromat 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 [at historic landmarks / in National Register districts / in [name of locally designated historic district that has adopted the Historic Design Standards] / at potential historic landmarks]. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The proposed new building is located approximately 36 feet from the street. The existing building is set back approximately 43 feet from the street. 2. Orientation The proposed building’s orientation is consistent with others in the district, except for the front-facing garage, which does not comply with the design standards. 3. Scale, massing, and height The proposed building’s complex massing and 2.5-story height are not consistent with contributing building forms on the block. However, the stepped-down massing at the main elevation may mitigate scale incompatibility. 4. Proportions The proposed building’s proportions are somewhat compatible. The board-and-batten siding at the second floor increases its verticality, which may make proportions appear less appropriate. 5. Design and style The proposed building’s design and style is mostly compatible, with the exception of its overall complexity and front-facing garage. 6. Roofs The proposed roofline’s complexity is not compatible with the district, though its gabled and hipped forms are appropriate. 7. Exterior walls The proposed building’s horizontal siding is appropriate, though the board-and-batten siding at the second floor is not. The limestone accent is somewhat compatible, though the slurry finish is not. 8. Windows and doors Proposed fenestration is mostly appropriate, though more uniform configurations and sizes would be more compatible with the surrounding district. 9. Porches The proposed building’s porch is mostly compatible, serving to reduce the visual impact of its overall height. C.9 – 2 10. Chimneys The proposed boxed chimney does not meet the design standards. 11. Attached garages and carports The proposed front-facing garage does not meet the standards. Summary The project meets some of 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: a. Architecture. The building is constructed in the Minimal Traditional style, though it does not appear to convey architectural significance. former state senator. history or prehistory of the region. b. Historical association. The property appears to be associated with Eli Engle, local businessman, and Clem Fain, c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human 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, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Comment on new construction plans. LOCATION MAP C.9 – 3 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos C.9 – 4 Demolition application, 2022 C.9 – 5 Occupancy History City Directory Research, June 2022 1959 a. Clem F. and Jackie M. Fain, renter Vice-president Western Pipeline Incorporated b. Eli and Janet Engle, owners Quick Wash laundry 1957 a. Clem F. and Jackie M. Fain, renter Vice-president, Southern Pipeline Incorporated b. Eli and Janet Engle, owners Manager, Lerner Shops 1955 a. Clem F. and Jackie M. Fain, renter Vice-president Western Pipeline Incorporated b. Eli and Janet Engle, owners Young-Agers Earl Engle, renter Student 1952 a. Eli and Janet Engle, owners Manager, Spiegel Incorporated 1949 b. Theo L. and Gladis Pryor, renters District representative, Pacific Finance Loans a. Richard W. and Alice K. Reynolds, renters Salesman, Reynolds-Penland b. Eli and Janet Engle, owners Manager, Spiegel’s 1947 Address not listed Permits Building permit, 1976 C.9 – 6 Building permit, 1978 Building permit, 1948 Building permit, 1978 C.9 – 7 Water service permit, 1948 Historical information Sewer service permit, 1948 "Beth Israel Group to Host District Sisterhood Meeting." The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Oct 25, 1951, A9. "Young Agers Store Opens Wednesday." The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Sep 30, 1952, 3. C.9 – 8 Brewer, Anita. "Mrs. Fain has seen Many Phone Changes." The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Nov 16, 1955, 21. C.9 – 9 "Clem Fain to Address UDC Chapter." The Austin American (1914-1973), Oct 02, 1955, D14. "Pipe Line Group Elects Morrison." The Austin American (1914-1973), Jan 20, 1957, A1. "New Laundry is Opening here Monday." The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Apr 29, 1957, 22.  C.9 – 10 "Earl Engle has Top Graduation." The Austin American (1914-1973), Jun 16, 1957, D3. "Official Elected." The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Jun 19, 1963, 18 "Former Senator to Address DAR Colony." The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Mar 15, 1970, D7. "Fire Loss 1 -- no Title." The Austin American Statesman (1973-1980), Apr 23, 1976, Evening ed., B3.