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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JANUARY 10, 2024 HR-2023-155129 WEST LINE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1100 LORRAIN STREET 20 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a new two-story ADU. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS DESIGN STANDARDS The proposed ADU is two stories, with living space above a ground-floor garage. It is located at the rear of the lot and is clad in wood siding with an asphalt shingle roof. 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 in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The proposed ADU is located at the rear of the lot, behind the main house. 2. Orientation The proposed ADU is oriented consistently with other detached accessory buildings in the district. 3. Scale, massing, and height and 4. Proportions The proposed scale, massing, height, and proportions appear compatible; the building will be minimally visible. 5. Design and style The proposed building’s design and style are simple and consistent. 6. Roofs The proposed cross-gabled roof appears appropriate. 7. Exterior walls Exterior horizontal siding is appropriate. 8. Windows and doors The proposed fenestration is compatible, though the blank wall at the secondary elevation is less compatible. 11. Attached garages and carports See 2. The project mostly meets the applicable standards. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Comment on plans. LOCATION MAP 20 – 2