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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS AUGUST 3, 2022 PR-2022-077660; GF-2022-081747 1400 GARDEN STREET 23 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Remodel a ca. 1893 house. Expand existing wood deck to the rear, modify existing front porch, modify window openings at various locations throughout, replace windows throughout, replace existing wood siding. 1) Construct a wood deck at the rear of the house. 2) Remodel main façade. Proposed changes include removal and replacement of porch posts, changes to dimensions of decking, installation of a planter, and addition of multiple wider sets of stairs. 3) Replace existing metal roof with new metal roof. 4) Replace existing horizontal wood siding with vertical fiber cement siding throughout. 5) Change window openings in multiple locations and replace windows throughout. Proposed new windows are vertically oriented casements and horizontal fixed windows, placed irregularly throughout. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH The house at 1400 Garden St is a single-story L-plan National Folk style with a cross-gabled metal roof and wood siding. The existing windows are not original. Columbus W. Moore built the house located at 1400 Garden Street in the early 1890s. Moore lived in the house for roughly 20 years where he worked as a carpenter and contractor, utilizing his home as his office. Moore served as a City alderman during his time in the home. He was a prolific builder, landing contracts to build at the Travis County fairgrounds, the City’s water settling basin, a Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone exchange building, and the Confederate Women’s Home, among others. He served as president of Austin’s Builder’s Exchange group, hosting contractor conventions and organizing events for local professionals. The house was then occupied by various tradesmen from 1912-1920, including a contractor, miller, and blacksmith. From 1927-35 James and Elvira Sylvester lived in the house. After James Sylvester passed away in the early 1930s, his wife continued to live in the house until 1941.The house was rented briefly in the 40s before being bought by Pedro and Esther Tamayo. The Tamayo family owned the house from 1947-1952, and Sterling and Eula Borders owned it from 1955-1957. 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 at potential historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential additions 1. Location The proposed changes are located at the front and rear of the house. Window opening alterations and replacements will occur on all sides of the house. 2. Scale, massing, and height The proposed work does not affect the scale, massing, or height. 3. Design and style The extension of the rear deck is compatible. The proposed modification of the front porch and window openings at the front of the house are not compatible. 4. Roofs The replacement of the current metal roof with new metal roof is compatible. 5. Exterior walls Replacing the existing horizontal wood siding with the proposed vertical fiber cement siding throughout is not compatible. 6. Windows, screens, and doors The proposed window opening alterations and replacement windows on the east, west, and south elevations are not compatible. 7. Porches and decks The proposed extension of the rear deck is compatible. The proposed modification of the front deck is not compatible. 23 – 2 Summary The project does not meet the applicable standards. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2016 East Austin survey recommends the property as contributing to potential local and National Register historic districts. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it may meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of National Folk architecture. b. Historical association. The building is associated with alderman and contractor Columbus W. Moore of the Austin Builders’ Exchange, serving as his home and business. 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, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Consider initiation of historic zoning. Should the Commission decide against initiation, encourage applicant to retain the house’s main elevation as-is, then release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. LOCATION MAP 23 – 3 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 23 – 4 Google Street View, 2022 1959 1957 1955 1952 1949 1947 1944 1941 1939 1937 Occupancy History City Directory Research, February 2022 Victoreina Salazar, renter Sterling C. and Eula Borders, owners Serviceman, City Water Light & Power Department Sterling C. and Eula Borders, owners Employee, City Electric Department Pedro and Esther G. Tamayo, owners South First Cleaners Pedro and Esther G. Tamayo, owners Pedro and Esther G. Tamayo, owners Mechanic Martin F. and Myrtle Stanfield, renters Truck diver Elvira Sylvester, owner (widow of James H.) Martin L. and Myrtle Stanfield, renters (widow of James H.) Vira Sylvester, owner (widow of James H.) Martin L. and Rosie Stanfield, renters Huckster Vira Sylvester, owner (widow of James H.) Martin L. and Rosie Stanfield, renters Truck driver 1935 Vira Sylvester, owner (widow of James H.) 23 – 5 Elvira and James H. Sylvester, owners Farmer’s Café James H. and Elvira Sylvester, owners Clerk, S. A. Martin James H. and Elvira Sylvester, owners Salesman, S. A. Martin Cora Cherry, renter (widow of Henry) George J. and Willie Shelton, renters Blacksmith, Peter Thompson Albert E. Meier Miller Aubrey L. Gooch (stone contractor) Granite and limestone contractor (office and yards at 1400 E 4th St) Columbus W. Moore (contractor) Austin Builders’ Exchange Company Office and residence at 1400 Garden St Columbus W. Moore Contractor and builder, secretary of the Builders’ Exchange 1932 1929 1927 1924 1920 1916 1912 1909 1906 1903 1895 1893 Columbus W. Moore Contractor and builder Brice Martin Columbus W. Moore Carpenter Columbus W. Moore Carpenter 1891 Address not listed Permits Water service permit, 1962 23 – 6 Sanborn Maps Building permit, 1966 Historical information Sanborn map, 1962 and 1935 "Display Ad 10 -- no Title." The Austin Statesman (1902-1915), Oct 10, 1905, 3 23 – 7 "GRANDSTAND CONTRACT: IT CALLS FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT DRIVING PARK LET TO C. W. MOORE, CONTRACTOR, OF THIS CITY TO BE ERECTED SOON WORK ON THE IMPROVEMENTS WILL BEGIN ON SATURDAY AND RUSHED---SEVERAL STALLS AND EXHIBITION HALL TO BE PUT UPON THE GROUNDS." The Austin Statesman (1902-1915), Jul 20, 1906, 8. 23 – 8 "LEASE OF WATER AND LIGHT PLANT: TEXT OF PROPOSAL FIFTY YEAR WATER AND LIGHT FRANCHISE-- TO REBUILD THE DAM." The Austin Statesman (1902-1915), Dec 19, 1906, 5 "Legal Notice 1 -- no Title." The Austin Statesman (1902-1915), Feb 05, 1908, 7. 23 – 9 "GROUNDS SECURED: TRAVIS COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION RENEWS ITS LEASE, THOUGH AT AN INCREASED RENTAL, AND WILL HOLD FAIR SUCCESS IS EXPECTED WITH BUILDINGS IN GOD SHAPE, THE OFFICERS WILL DEVOTE ALL THEIR EFFORTS TO PROVIDING FOR THE ATTRACTIONS." The Austin Statesman (1902- 1915), Jan 26, 1908, 11. 23 – 10 "C. W. MOORE GETS THE CONTRACT: WILL ERECT NEW BUILDING AT COUNTY FARM MAJORITY OF COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTE AGAINST MAKING PROVISION FOR APPROACHES TO THE NEW COLORADO RIVER BRIDGE." The Austin Statesman (1902-1915), Nov 26, 1908, 3. "BUILDERS MEET IN AUSTIN NEXT: AT SAN ANTONIO YESTERDAY FRANCIS FISCHER OF AUSTIN WAS ELECTED PRESIDENT OF BUILDERS' EXCHANGE. C. W. MOORE'S WORK." The Austin Statesman (1902- 1915), Nov 11, 1910, 3 23 – 11 "Classified Ad 2 -- no Title." The Austin Statesman (1902-1915), Apr 23, 1911, 10. "NEW BUILDING FOR HOME: CONFEDERATE WOMEN'S INSTITUTION WILL HAVE NEW STRUCTURE COSTING $18,000 CONTRACT LET TO C. W. MOORE." The Austin Statesman (1902-1915), Jun 18, 1912, 6 23 – 12 "C. W. MOORE PROUD OF HIS 30-YEAR RECORD AS GENERAL CONTRACTOR." The Austin Statesman (1921- 1973), Feb 17, 1924, B10. "THIRTY YEARS SERVICE GIVEN BY C. W. MOORE IN CONTRACT WORK: VETERAN CONTRACTOR HAS BUILT SCORES OF AUSTIN'S FINEST RESIDENCES." The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), May 18, 1924, C6. 23 – 13 "THE DEAD." The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Jan 02, 1934, 8. "Funeral Held for C. W. Moore." The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Feb 26, 1940, 10, "DEATHS AND FUNERALS." The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Oct 20, 1952, 6. "Deaths and Funerals." The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Jul 14, 1962, 3.