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28 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JANUARY 10, 2024 HR-2023-160924 SIXTH STREET NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 618 EAST 6TH STREET PROPOSAL Move the entryway, add a new awning, repair and repaint brick. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Replace the existing storefront. The proposed entry shifts to the east side of the facade and is set 42” back. 2) Reintroduces a brick knee wall under the new storefront, reflecting proportions present in historic photos. 3) Install a new metal awning with brackets to replace the non-original fabric awning. 4) Repair and repaint brick as needed. ARCHITECTURE One-story painted brick structure with quoins at corners, a large storefront, and a centrally located double-door entry under a fabric awning. RESEARCH The building at 618 E. 6th Street was constructed in 1948 by E. C. Bartholemew, then later purchased by E. R. Ferris. Its earliest occupant was a paint and wallpaper company; it later became an antique store. DESIGN STANDARDS The design standards established by Ordinance No. 20230720-160 (July 2023) and based on the Citywide Historic Design Standards for properties in the 500 and 600 blocks of East Sixth Street apply. The proposed project was evaluated based on the following applicable standards: Rehabilitate and adaptively reuse contributing buildings, including at least the first 15 feet of historic facades. The proposed project appropriately rehabilitates the building’s façade, approximating original openings and returning the entry door to its original offset location. The proposed awning is appropriate, as it appears visually light. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2022 Sixth Street Snapshot Resurvey lists the property as contributing to the historic district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high to moderate 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 convey 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 appear to 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. COMMITTEE FEEDBACK Consider adding fenestration to the side wall. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Comment on plans. LOCATION MAP 28 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos McRostie Historic Advisors, LLC. Sixth Street Snapshot Resurvey, 2022. Portal to Texas History, 1975: https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth675090/m1/1/ Occupancy History City Directory Research, April 2022 1959 1957 1955 1952 Hofmann Paint & Wallpaper Company Hofmann Paint & Wallpaper Company Hofmann Paint Company Address not listed 28 – 3 Historical Information 28 – 4 Aerial, 1940 Aerial, 1958 Aerial, 1965 Aerial, 1977 Aerial, 1987 Aerial, 1997  Aerial, 2003 Aerial, 2012 28 – 5 Sanborn map, 1961 Sanborn map, 1935 28 – 6 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 18 Sep 1954: 14. The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 16 Oct 1954: 14 Permits 28 – 7