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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FEBRUARY 7, 2024 HR-2024-005082 RISHER-ROACH BUILDING, PART B 511 EAST 6TH STREET 10 – 1 PROPOSAL Rehabilitate the building and replace the storefront. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Repair and repaint the existing brick façade. 2) Replace the storefront within the existing openings. ARCHITECTURE 511 E. 6th Street is a single-story painted brick structure. The front elevation originally consisted of two arched windows, which have been altered. The original brick cornice detailing remains intact. 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 The proposed project does not remove historic fabric from the building and repairs damaged masonry. 4. Exterior walls and trim The proposed project repairs damaged masonry and paints only previously painted brick. 11. Commercial storefronts The proposed storefront replaces only non-original material and appears appropriate in design and configuration. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. COMMITTEE FEEDBACK Explore paint removal options if possible. Consider restoring original arches. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the application. LOCATION MAP 10 – 2