16.a - 1703 Newning Ave - public comment — original pdf

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From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Fahnestock, Sam; Historic Preservation Office #HR–2024-097641 Monday, September 23, 2024 9:50:43 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from important . Learn why this is External Email - Exercise Caution Hello Historic Landmark Commissioners, My husband and I, Marc St Raymond, wanted to write to you in support of the project that has been proposed on the vacant lot at 1703 Newning Avenue. Several years ago we bought a home on Academy Drive, one of the cross street’s with Newning. While we appreciate many of the historic properties within Travis Heights, we were attracted to the Travis neighborhood in part due to its mix of residential styles and evident investment that people are putting into this community. We believe that the mix of old homes and new, with varying styles of each, adds to the visual character of the neighborhood and serves it better than lots sitting empty or older homes being neglected. With respect to the new homes, we much prefer the unique styles this builder has taken with each of their projects we have seen within the neighborhood. We have no doubt that the quality of their projects contributes positively to the value of surrounding homes. Although not an historic design, we believe this project would be a welcome addition to the area and see no reason why it should see any delay in being built, especially given it sits on an empty lot between other new homes. We’d much rather have their beautiful new design as a neighborhood than an empty construction site. Thank you for your consideration, please let us know if you have any questions! Sincerely, Evan Alicia Skiera-St Raymond (She/her) 607 Academy Drive 512.744.3522 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 at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov".