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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS OCTOBER 5, 2022 PR-2022-130934; GF-2022-138204 2715 MANOR ROAD 30 – 1 PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Demolish a duplex moved onto the lot in 1959 from 1401 Congress Ave. Two-story duplex with asbestos siding, an attached carport, a hipped roof, and 1:1 wood windows. The duplex at 2715 Manor Road was moved onto the lot in 1959 by Earl Trull. At the time, Trull and his family lived a few blocks away on Breeze Terrace1 and were active in Travis County Democratic Party campaigning.2 The duplex appears to have been used as rental housing for university students. PROPERTY EVALUATION The East Austin survey lists 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 moderate to low 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 does not appear to be architectural significance. 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 Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 1 “Frank Walling Again Heads Trades Council.” The Austin American (1914-1973); 10 Jan 1960: A17. 2 “FULL SWING.” The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); 21 Aug 1956: A10. LOCATION MAP 30 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION 30 – 3 Demolition permit, 2022 Occupancy History City Directory Research, September 2022 Not available for this address Permits Sewer service permit, 1959 30 – 4 Water service permit, 1959 Building permit, 1965 Relocation pemit, 1959 30 – 5 Historical information Building permit, 1942 “Classified Ad 4 -- No Title.” The Austin American (1914-1973); 04 Oct 1959: E10. “Six Grad Students Given Ford Grants.” The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); 18 June 1971: 20.