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21 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS OCTOBER 2, 2024 HR-2024-110759 WEST LINE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1106 ELM STREET Construct a second-story addition, replace windows and doors, replace balcony guardrail at non-historic addition PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH 1) Construct a second-story addition in front of the existing non-historic addition. The proposed addition is located in front of the existing roof peak, approximately 2’ from the front wall of the house. It is clad in horizontal fiber cement siding and capped with a composition shingle roof. 2) Replace windows and doors at the non-historic addition and the southwest corner of the original house. Proposed replacements include 1:1 double-hung wood windows and patio door. 3) Replace guardrail at non-historic addition with new steel cable guardrail. The house at 1106 Elm Street is a one-story Craftsman bungalow with a 1994 two-story rear addition behind the original roof peak. It is clad in fiber cement siding and capped with a clipped-gable roof of composition shingles. The house at 1106 Elm Street, originally addressed as 1016 Elm Street, was built in 1926 by T. P. Beverly. The Beverlys sold the home to Hulda Anderson, a widow, after the death of her husband in 1932. Anderson, whose daughter eventually married city manager Walter Seaholm, lived in the home for several years before renting it out to tenants. By the early 1960s, she resumed residence at 1106 Elm Street with her son Carl. Thirty years after fatally shooting his father at the family’s previous home, Carl Anderson Jr. took his own life in 1961. Despite the tragic events of her life, Hulda Anderson lived to age 90. After Anderson’s death in 1967, the home was let to several short-term renters before Dr. Robert Vallarino purchased it around 1970. Vallarino was an author and University of Texas professor who was active in community theater. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards The proposed alterations are limited mainly to the non-historic addition. 5. Windows, doors, and screens The proposed replacement windows and patio door appear appropriate. Residential additions 1. Location The proposed addition is located roughly in the location of the 1994 addition; however, its position immediately atop the front wall of the house is not compatible. 2. Scale, massing, and height The rear and sides of the addition appear compatible in scale, massing, and height; however, the front portion of the addition may cause the building to appear top-heavy. 3. Design and style The addition’s design and style are compatible. 4. Roofs The proposed rooflines are mostly compatible, though Craftsman detailing at the new front-facing gable end should be avoided. 21 – 2 5. Exterior walls The proposed fiber cement siding is appropriate for the building and district. 6. Windows, screens, and doors Proposed fenestration at the addition is compatible. Summary The project mostly meets the applicable standards, though the position of the second-floor addition will likely render the building noncontributing. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the West Line National Register district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate 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 is a modest Craftsman bungalow. 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 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 Comment on plans. LOCATION MAP 21 – 3 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 21 – 4 Google Street View, February 2024 Occupancy History City Directory Research, September 2024 1975 Robert Vallarino, renter - Writer 1970 Robert Vallarino, renter – UT professor 1969 Roger T. and Christine Sullivan, renters 1967 William S. Bugna, renter - Student 1966 Judith S. Evanicky, renter – Clerk 1963 Mrs. D. C. Clark, renter 1968 Mrs. Norma Estus, renter – Bookkeeper at Downtowner Motel 1961 Mrs. Hulda M. Anderson, owner – widow of Charles A. Anderson 1957 Mrs. Hulda M. Anderson, owner – widow of Charles A. Anderson 1952 Mrs. Hulda M. Anderson, owner – widow of Charles A. Anderson 1949 Address not listed 1944 Address not listed Historical Information The Austin American (1914-1973); Austin, Tex.. 04 Apr 1926: 1.  21 – 5 "SON CHARGED IN FATAL SHOOTING: ACCUSED FREED ON BOND AND TRAIL SET." The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Dec 27, 1932. "THE DEAD." The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Dec 28, 1932. 21 – 6 "Members of W.B.A. are Entertained." The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Mar 20, 1940. "W.B.A. Members, Guests Attend Game Party." The Austin American (1914-1973), Apr 27, 1941. "WBA Elects New Officers at Luncheon." The Austin American (1914-1973), Dec 22, 1946. "Austin Man found Dead by Gunshot." The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Sep 01, 1961. "Central Texas Deaths." The Austin Statesman (1921-1973), Apr 01, 1967. "Deaths and Services." The Austin American - Statesman (1973-1980), May 26, 1980, Evening ed. "Deaths and Services." The Austin American - Statesman (1973-1980), May 30, 1980, Evening ed. Permits 21 – 7 Sewer Tap Permit, May 20, 1926 Water Tap Permit, October 3, 1929