19.a - 7304 Knox Lane - public comment — original pdf

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From: To: Subject: Date: Importance: HPD Preservation RE: 7304 Knox Lane Sunday, April 28, 2024 1:19:58 PM High External Email - Exercise Caution Mr. Fahnestock, Below are my comments to the Historic Landmark Commission, May 1, 2024 Please confirm that they will be included in the materials to be reviewed by the Commission members. Thank you James Jarrett Dear Members, I object to the proposed relocation permit for the property at 7304 Knox Lane. James E. Jarrett 7301 Running Rope Austin, TX 78731 Comments: At the outset, I should say that I am indifferent about the proposed new subdivision. Austin needs more housing, although I wish fewer new houses were planned and more importantly, that a second entry/exit access were included on the Knox land. There is already considerable traffic on Running Rope and adding another 13 houses with two cars each going in and out of a single short lane onto Running Rope will increase hazards for those with children. My objection about relocation of the Knox house, however, is that relocation simply does not preserve the house which was the centerpiece of a large part of the nearby Northwest Hills land. This house has been a major landmark for several generations of Northwest Hills families and taking it elsewhere makes no sense at all. For instance, for more than 40 years it has been decorated during the holidays as a gingerbread house. Not only have nearby families come by on foot to view the spectacle but cars often were parked on Knox Lane so that children and their parents could view this special structure.. If the property owners allowed the residence to remain, I am sure that many of us nearby neighbors would decorate the house as in the past and continue to create a spectacle for future families. This house exemplifies the history of Northwest Hills and should not be relocated from its current location. Thank you for your consideration. James E. Jarrett From: HPD Preservation <Preservation@austintexas.gov> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 10:05 AM To: Subject: RE: 7304 Knox Lane Good morning James, The new location is outside of city limits. Unfortunately, that’s all we know, as we are not privy to the new location. The preview list is available now, but the full agenda will be posted on Friday afternoon after 3 PM. Thank you, Sam Fahnestock Planner II City of Austin | Planning Department P: (512) 974-3393 E: sam.fahnestock@austintexas.gov 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas From: Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 8:00 AM To: HPD Preservation <Preservation@austintexas.gov> Subject: RE: 7304 Knox Lane External Email - Exercise Caution Sam, Thank you for the assistance. I have downloaded the document. Where is the reference to the proposed new location? I cannot find anything about that. Also, when will the agenda for the May 1 meeting become available? Thank you. James Jarrett From: HPD Preservation <Preservation@austintexas.gov> Sent: Monday, April 22, 2024 9:55 AM To: Subject: RE: 7304 Knox Lane Good morning James, If you search 2024-021145 PR in the public search section in Austin Build + Connect, it should return the information you’re looking for. Please let me know if you have any questions! Thank you, Sam Fahnestock Planner II City of Austin | Planning Department P: (512) 974-3393 E: sam.fahnestock@austintexas.gov 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas From: Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2024 12:00 PM To: HPD Preservation <Preservation@austintexas.gov> Subject: 7304 Knox Lane Importance: High External Email - Exercise Caution Mr. Fahnestock, I have searched by case number and also by address. All I get is “no rows returned.” Can you provide the actual link so I can view the RELOCATION permit for this case? Thank you. James Jarrett 7301 Running Rope CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov." CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov." CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov."