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Jeff Harper & Mark Seeger 805 West 16th Street Austin, TX 78701 512.784.0013 July 23, 2025 City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Planning Commission City Council Members RE: C14H-2025-0022 - 1701 San Gabriel St – Stedman-Graves House Historic Zoning Honorable Mayor, Councilmembers, and Commissioners: As our elected and appointed officials, we are encouraging your approval of the Historic Zoning application for the Stedman-Graves House located at 1701 San Gabriel St. in the Judges Hill Neighborhood, C14H-2025-0022. Research completed by the applicant demonstrates that: The structure is of a contributing nature architecturally and historically • • Several prominent Austinites have lived in the house • The house is located in one of Austin’s first neighborhoods The Graves homestead has been fortunate to have wonderful stewards. The current owners have preserved and restored the integrity of the structure. They have also been committed to sustaining the beautiful tree canopy and landscape that surrounds the home. The home was built by famed local Austin Architect and builder, Edwin C. Kreisle, also responsible for several other important Austin Landmarks including the Clubhouse at the Lions Municipal Golf Course. The current owners have graciously shared the Stedman- Graves House with the local community during annual 2025 Preservation Austin Homes tour and have demonstrated a commitment to historic preservation. Best regards, Mark Seeger & Jeff Harper, Owners The Historic Granger House and Perch A National, State and City Landmark Property