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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS NOVEMBER 2, 2022 HR-2022-156155 GREEN ACRES 811 W. LIVE OAK 12.0-1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Relocation/ demolition and maintenance work to circa 1895 residential property. 1) Relocation and remodel of an existing single-story wood-framed house on the property. House is to be relocated to the site per previous approval on 12/23/2019. Moving house to Northwest corner of the property near Live Oak-repair existing wood siding, replace existing roof with matching asphalt shingles. 2) Demolish the small rear shed-roofed addition. Demolish existing screens and secondary screened porch frames. Demolish existing concrete steps. Location: shed addition (rear);concrete stoop and screens (front) 3) Add a new window to the rear facade; add a new ramp with railing; add a new stair; Replace exterior doors at the front porch (existing doors are not original). ARCHITECTURE Green Pastures was built circa 1895 and designated a local historic landmark in 1979. 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 historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards Demolition and accessibility features on the small rear accessory building are appropriate and do not destroy significant historic fabric or features. 5. Windows, doors, and screens The exterior doors are not original, and the new window is proposed in an existing opening with a compatible style. The proposed design is appropriate. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the plans as submitted. LOCATION MAP 12.0-2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 12.0-3 Application, 2022