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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS MARCH 6, 2024 HR-2024-017498 TRAVIS HEIGHTS NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 207 EAST MILTON STREET 17 – 1 PROPOSAL Remove the rear deck and add a screened porch. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story Craftsman house with two-story rear addition. Remove the existing deck and construct a screened porch addition in its place, with a gabled roof and cladding/roofing to match the existing materials. The house at 207 East Milton was constructed around 1918. It appears to have been a rental property for most of its existence, housing South Austinites from all walks of life: salesmen, truck drivers, widows, students, and receptionists, to name a few. Around 1949, it was purchased by Mrs. Maudine H. Jackson. Jackson lived there with her daughter until at least 1959. Both women worked as secretaries at the City Police Department. 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 in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential additions 1. Location The addition is located at the rear of the building. Though it is not stepped in, it will not be visible from the street. 2. Scale, massing, and height The proposed addition is appropriate in scale, massing, and height. 3. Design and style The proposed addition is appropriate in design and style. 4. Roofs The proposed roofline will not be seen from the street. Materials are compatible. 5. Exterior walls The proposed wall materials will match existing materials. Summary The project mostly meets the applicable standards. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high 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 for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of a Craftsman bungalow. 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 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, 17 – 2 cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Comment on plans. LOCATION MAP 17 – 3 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 17 – 4 17 – 5 Occupancy History City Directory Research, February 2024 Mrs. Maudine H. Jackson, owner Maudine H. Jackson, owner – employee, Police Department Maudine H. Jackson, owner – secretary, Police Department Jimmie M. Jackson, renter – secretary, Police Department Maudine H. Jackson, owner – secretary, Ray Saunders Insurance Agency Stanford E. Doherty, renter Mrs. Elva Doherty, renter – office secretary William Y. Knight, owner – sewing machine repair Gordon M. Knight, renter – PO carrier William Y. and Callie Knight, owners – salesman Billie Cude, renter – student Lenora Rogers, renter – clerk C. M. Hester, renter Alma and Wilton Howard, renters 1959 1955 1952 1949 1944 1941 1939 1935 Alma and Wilton Howard, renters – bookkeeper, KB Storage Co.; driver, Gulf Refrigeration 17 – 6 1932 1929 1927 1924 1922 William H. and Minnie Hudler, renters W. H. Hudler, renter W. H. and Minnie Hudler, renters – hauling Agnes Hudler Ora Hudler – saleslady, Bohn Brothers Mrs. Nellie Comer, renter Abe and Jennie Williams 1918 Address not listed. Historical Information The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 28 May 1922: A4. The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 02 Apr 1922: A5. More Than 100 Citizens Voice Mass Protest on Bus Service. Salyer, Blayne.  The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 22 Apr 1950: 1. Permits 17 – 7