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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JUNE 4, 2025 PR-2025-047866; GF-2025-052705 911 POST OAK STREET 21.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1948 house. ARCHITECTURE Though it is constructed as a single story, the house sits above the street due to grade changes at the site and a large crawlspace that is covered with a concrete skirt. The right two-thirds of the front elevation feature a porch with a metal rail and metal roof supports, with the front door placed at the rear, facing the street. There are two pairs of windows on this façade, and the roof is side gabled with a front gable projecting towards the street at the left third of the house. This property appears to have been heavily altered in its cladding, windows, and door since it was last surveyed by the city in 2015. RESEARCH Luther & Nora Robbins were longtime owners of the property. Luther worked in sales and the two raised their children at their property, but no records remain of when they moved away or if they lived at the address until their passing. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2016 Bouldin Creek survey lists the property as a medium priority and contributing to a potential Arboles historic 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: a. Architecture. The building is a fair example of a mid-century ranch house typical for this section of Austin, though its finishes and windows have been heavily altered in recent years. 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 Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then material salvage and reuse, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. LOCATION MAP 21.0 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 21.0 – 3 Occupancy History City Directory Research, May 2025 Demolition application, 2025 1959 1957 1955 1952 1949 1947 Luther A. and Nora M. Robbins, owners; salesman Same as above Same as above Same as above Walter & Bonnie McGehee, owners; Walter: building contractor, Bonnie: student at University of Texas Address not listed Historical Information 21.0 – 4 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 19 Feb 1959: B16. The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 23 Aug 1970: E7. Permits 21.0 – 5 Water Tap Permit, March 20, 1947