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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS OCTOBER 1, 2025 PR-2025-105857; GF-2025-112839 WEST LINE HISTORIC DISTRICT 702 WINFLO DRIVE 16.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1955 house. ARCHITECTURE This single-story house is a 1950s ranch house with a front facing gable at one side covering the front entry. An attached garage at the other end of the house leads to the front porch by a walkway and crosses in front of a large picture window. The house is clad in wide horizontal wood siding, with some decorative wood boards at the gable end. The form is low and horizontal, common for ranch houses of the era, and is a good example of the style. RESEARCH The house was owned and occupied by members of the Hamby family, who were related to the owners of the Hoffbrau, and worked as managers and bartenders in the 1950s. The first of this family to occupy the property were Robert & Mary Hamby, with Tom Hamby listed as owner by the 1960s. By the 1970s, Robert and Tom were listed as owners of the Hoffbrau in local papers. 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-to-high 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 good and intact example of a mid-century ranch-style house. 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 relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Demolition permits in National Register Historic Districts may not be pulled until the Historic Landmark Commission has reviewed plans for new construction on the site. LOCATION MAP 16.0 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 16.0 – 3 Occupancy History City Directory Research, September 2025 Demolition application, 2025 1959 1957 1955 1954 1952 Tom Hamby, owner Robert & Mary Hamby, owners; manager at The Hoffbrau Same as above Same as above Address not listed Historical Information 16.0 – 4 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Aug 1, 1971 Permits 16.0 – 5 Sewer permit, 1953