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7304 Knox Lane Item #24 Historic Landmark Commission September 4, 2024 Site Aerial Site Overview Lot Size: • 5.828 acres, or approximately 253,872 SF Building Size: • Approximately 1,633 SF • SF-3 (Family Residence) Zoning: Built: Current Use: Historic Use: • 1940 Per Travis Central Appraisal District • Private Residence - Unoccupied • Running Rope Ranch Day Camp for Boy Scouts (10 Years) • Private Residence Landmark Designation Criteria HISTORIC DESIGNATION CRITERIA LDC 25-2-352: 1. 2. The property must be 50 years old and must represent a period of significance of at least 50 years ago. The property must retain a high degree of integrity, as defined by the National Register of Historic Places, that clearly conveys its historical significance and does not include an addition or alteration which has significantly compromised its integrity. Landmark Designation Criteria 3. In addition, the property must meet at least two of the below criteria: i. Architecture ii. Historical Associations iii. Archaeology iv. Community Value v. Landscape Feature i. Architecture ARCHITECURE CRITERIA: × Embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; HLC Report × Exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; × Displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; × Represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; × Serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; × Possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or × Represents an architectural curiosity or one- of-a-kind building. “eclectic house with early Ranch and vernacular stylistic influences applied to what appears to be an early- twentieth-century vernacular farmhouse. It is one and one- half stories in height, with an L- shaped plan and intersecting partial-width porches. Its compound roofline features deep eaves with cedar shakes at gable ends. Fenestration includes 8:8 wood windows of varying dimensions. “ ii. Historical Associations HISTORICAL CRITERIA: The property has long-standing significant associations with persons, groups, institutions, businesses, or events of historic importance which contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation; or represents a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. FACTS: Running Rope Ranch Day Camp for Boy Scouts Established by Warren and Mary Lou Knox Ran for 10 years iii. Archaeology ARCHAEOLOGY CRITERIA LDC 25-2-352: The property has, or is expected to yield, significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. FACTS: • No evidence of archaeologically significant data or history of the region has been observed or supported. • The natural characteristics (springs and remain undisturbed via wetlands) will environmental regulations. iv. Community Value COMMUNITY CRITERIA: The property has a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, a neighborhood, or a particular group. FACTS: • Running Rope Ranch history is the basis for Historical Associations. • The Property is not currently in use and is closed to the public. iv. Community Value v. Landscape Feature LANDSCAPE CRITERIA: The property is a significant natural or designed landscape or landscape feature with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. FACTS: The natural characteristics (springs and wetlands) will remain undisturbed and protected via environmental regulations. Critical Environmental Feature (CEF) v. Landscape Feature Request We respectfully request that you grant the off-site relocation permit for this structure, currently located at 7304 Knox Lane. 1940 aerial photo: Described as showing a "simpler house form and undeveloped farmstead." This indicates that much of what exists now was not part of the original property, potentially diminishing its historical integrity. 1958 aerial photo: Shows "additions to main house and outbuildings." These changes suggest alterations to the original structure, which could be used to argue against architectural authenticity. 1965 aerial photo: Depicts "main house, outbuildings, and riding arenas." The addition of riding arenas represents a significant change in land use, potentially altering the property's original character. 1976 aerial photo: Shows "neighborhood development on farmstead." This indicates a loss of the property's original rural context, which could be argued to diminish its unique characteristics. Secretary of Interior: National Register Criteria A National Register property must meet at least one of the below National Register criteria: A. Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or B. Associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or C. Embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic value, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or D. Yield, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Hold for Architectural Photos Hold for Current Site Photos