11.2 - 1113-1115 West Lynn St - OWANA Letter — original pdf

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Steering Committee Members: Christopher Hurst AIA, Chair Paula Hern, Meghan Yancy, Claudette Kazzoun, Rob Kish, Steve Amos, Germaine Curry, Margaret Sullivan, William Osborn, David Schofman, Shawn Shillington, Adam Sumrall, Erika Tatum June 28, 2024 Attn: Mr. Upal Barua, Assistant Director Transportation and Public Works Department City of Austin 901 S. MoPac Expressway Bldg. 5, Suite 300 Austin, Texas 78746 Re: Site Development Permit Application concerning the redevelopment of the four parcels owned by WEST LYNN & 12TH LTD along Eason, 12th St, and West Lynn Dear Mr. Barua The Old West Austin Neighborhood Association (OWANA) would like to express strong support for maintaining the existing pull-in parking conditions along W. 12th St, outlined in Exhibit A. The parking in question has been used for decades successfully and has helped keep parking off of our narrow residential side streets. OWANA believes the existing parking will be beneficial to the neighborhood by keeping easily accessible on-street parking options for residents enjoying the planned development as well as better preserve the historic nature of the W. 12th St frontage the Developer aims to protect. The Developer has committed to preserving the previous tenant Nau’s façade as well as the existing mural, and the existing parking is part of that historic streetscape’s nostalgic charm. This redevelopment will include a vastly improved pedestrian experience with continuous and thoughtful sidewalks, street trees and planting, curb cut reductions, etc with safety well considered throughout the project. OWANA would like to see this redevelopment benefit the Clarksville residents as much as possible, and adequate parking and preservation of long-term historic elements are two top member priorities. OWANA supports Zydeco Development and Thrower Design’s request for the W. 12th St head-in parking to be allowed to stay as it exists today and encourages your favorable consideration. Sincerely, Christopher Hurst, AIA OWANA Steering Committee Chair  Exhibit A Parking outlined in the dashed-line in Red.