17.a - 314 Le Grande Ave - applicant letter — original pdf

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From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Mike McHone Contreras, Kalan 314 Le Grande Ave (demolition) Thursday, August 25, 2022 6:31:17 PM Scan 20220825 (2).pdf *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi Kalan, Thanks for the email informing me of the HLC September meeting. I plan to attend in person. I will be prepared to speak if needed. I have attached a professional property inspection report preformed in March. This house has been empty since last August when the long term owner , Mr. Dial, died. His daughter is the executor of his estate which is in probate with her 3 brothers. Unfortunately, one brother has since died and now there are two open probates which need to be settled. It was a surprise for the family to learn that this small worn out and poorly configured house was considered to be a “contributing” structure to the Travis Heights National Historic Register District. This was especially hard to understand given their father’s decades struggle and considerable public testimony against his house being included in any preservation action or zoning. In addition the following support the request for a demolition permit: 1. The house does not meet the criteria for City of Austin designation as a Historic structure 2. The structure does not contribute to the major historical period of Travis Heights 3. The structure is not located on Le Grande Ave. The street has a steep downhill curve and a driveway off the center of the curve onto a gravel drive to the garage of 314 Le Grande (address) . Please let me know if you need additional information. Best regards, Mike 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.