25.0 - 707 Huerta St — original pdf

Backup

HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 PR-2022-114407; GF-2022-118271 707 HUERTA STREET 25 – 1 Demolish a Craftsman-style duplex moved onto the lot in 1952. PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story bungalow with horizontal wood siding, 1:1 windows with decorative 3:1 screens, a partial-width porch supported by boxed columns, double entry doors, and a gabled roofline with decorative vent and triangular brackets at gable ends. The house at 707 Huerta Street was originally constructed at 1712 W. 35th Street. Until it was moved to the current location, then called Acorn Place, in 1952, it was owned by Nannie Wilkerson. After 1952, it served as a rental property for U. S. Air Force servicemen and local business employees. One of these families, the Samilpas, lived in the residence until at least the 1970s. PROPERTY EVALUATION Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity; however, it was relocated from 1712 W. 35th Street to this location in 1952. 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 a good example of Craftsman-style architecture. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. 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 Strongly encourage adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. LOCATION MAP 25 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 25 – 3 Demolition permit application, 2022 Google Maps, 2022 Occupancy History City Directory Research, August 2022 a. Abraham C. and Geogoria M. Samilpa, owners Dish washer, Galloway’s Sandwich Shop b. Clyde E. Golding, renter 1959 1957 a. L. R. and Nettie Rickers, renters USAF b. D. E. and Evelyn Emerick, renters USAF 1955 *Address listed as 707 Acorn Place* Vacant 1952 Address not listed Permits 25 – 4 Water service permit, 1955 Relocation permit, 1952 Reroof permit, 1939 Building permit for addition, 1937 Historical information 25 – 5 Classified Ad 7 -- No Title. The Austin American (1914-1973); Austin, 16 Jan 1955: B13. Teens Rescued From Colorado. The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, 02 Oct 1972: 11.