11.a - 1409 Alta Vista Ave - public comment — original pdf

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From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Mike McHone Contreras, Kalan; Fahnestock, Sam presevation@austintexas.gov; 1409 Alta Vista Ave.; HR-2023-043027; Total Demolition Permit Thursday, May 30, 2024 3:25:34 PM External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Kalan and Sam, I have been asked by Raul Manasseh the current owner to represent him at the June 5th meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission. I have reviewed your staff report and understand this house does not meet the minimum requirements for Landmark Designation. I did remember that I had seen this address on the HLC agenda some time earlier in the year. I reviewed the May 1 HLC presentation and saw that there was no owner representation . The Commissioners were also concerned due to earlier discussions with the then owner that the plan was to restore the house. The Commission then voted to postpone this case . I think I have solved the mystery. The ownership has changed: Lance Blanks purchased the property from Theresa Guerra Massey 11/15/22 and made the original HLC presentations about what he proposed. Mr. Blanks did not move forward with what he had proposed to the HLC and sold the property. Raul Manasseh purchased the property 12/26/23. His plan is to demolish the existing house due to its condition and to construct a new home with two accessory dwellings using the new City Council ordinance for more housing. Please add this a late backup Best regards, Mike Cell: 512 554 8440 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."