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25 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS MAY 1, 2024 PR-2024-039098; GF-2024-043965 2806 PECOS STREET PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1972 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH PROPERTY EVALUATION Two-story Classical Revival house with red brick cladding, multilight windows, and thin columns supporting a partial- width pedimented gable. The house on 2806 Pecos Street was constructed in 1972 by Barbara and W. Chapman Byrd, with the help of Ted Attal Construction Company. The Byrds designed the building themselves and participated hands-on in its construction, with Barbara Byrd’s uncle Ted Attal and his construction crew supervising the build. Neither of the Byrds was a construction professional; Barbara was a homemaker and Chapman a criminal defense lawyer. 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, displaying Classical and Colonial Revival stylistic elements, was designed and constructed by its first owners, who—though not professionals themselves—employed the help of family member Ted Attal’s construction company. 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. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. LOCATION MAP 25 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 25 – 3 25 – 4 Demolition permit application, 2024 Historical Information 25 – 5 25 – 6 25 – 7 25 – 8 DOTTIE FISH Women's Staff.  The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 24 Sep 1972: F8. The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 10 May 1973: A35. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/austin-tx/w-byrd-8209689 Permits 25 – 9