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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS FEBRUARY 7, 2024 PR-2023-162417; GF-2024-005554 1403 ELTON LANE 22 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1950 duplex. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story cross-gabled Ranch dwelling with stone veneer, a two-story rear addition, and a detached garage. The house at 1403 Elton Lane was built in 1950 by Kelly DeBusk. It is unclear whether Kelly DeBusk, Sr. or Kelly DeBusk, Jr. is listed on the initial permit for the home, as both father and son were involved in the construction industry: DeBusk, Sr. as the manager of the Lamar Lumber Company, and DeBusk, Jr. as an architectural engineer and prominent Austin homebuilder. Kelly DeBusk, Sr. and his wife, Katie DeBusk, lived in the home until DeBusk, Sr.’s death in 1952. Katie DeBusk continued to live in the home until at least the 1960s, renting out half of the duplex to students, servicemen, and others. DeBusk was the only child of an early pioneering family in Bell County, and was active in charitable organizations and University of Texas service clubs until her death in 1971. PROPERTY EVALUATION Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate integrity. Modern outbuildings and a modern two-story addition have been added to the rear of the property, though they are set far back from the street. Windows have been replaced. 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 is associated with the DeBusk family. 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 was not evaluated for its ability 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. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. LOCATION MAP 22 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 22 – 3 22 – 4 Demolition permit application, 2024 Mrs. Katie DeBusk, owner – widow of K. S. DeBusk Charles M. Little, renter Occupancy History City Directory Research, January 2024 Mrs. Katie DeBusk, owner 1959 1955 1952 Kelly S. and Kate DeBusk, owners Eugene E. Rayland, renter 1949 Address not listed Historical Information 22 – 5 The Austin American (1914-1973); Austin, Tex.. 27 Mar 1938: A10. The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 01 May 1952: A2.  22 – 6 The Austin American (1914-1973); Austin, Tex.. 10 June 1962: C12. 22 – 7 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 25 Aug 1968: D15. 22 – 8 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 19 Sep 1971: A6.  Permits 22 – 9