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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Permits in National Register Historic Districts January 7, 2026 PR-2025-144889; HR-2025-155496 Old West Austin Historic District 2310 Windsor Road 9 – 1 Proposal Remodel and construct an addition to a ca. 1929 contributing house and ca. 1930 contributing garage apartment. Construct new driveway and site walls. Project Specifications 1. Enclose existing porte-cochere at the east elevation with multi-light steel glazed units. 2. Construct an addition at the west elevation clad in fiber cement lap siding and masonry, with single-light fixed and casement windows. 3. Replace posts and balusters at 2nd- and 3rd-floor balcony guardrails to match existing. 4. Repair and repaint existing trim and columns. 5. Replace existing 3rd-floor dormers, moving the main balcony access to the enlarged central dormer and adding a fully glazed door. 6. Construct a wood-framed screened porch at the rear elevation, connecting the main house to the existing garage apartment. Replace the garage apartment’s windows and siding with single-light fixed and casement windows and fiber cement lap siding. 7. Replace existing windows and doors in-kind where deteriorated. Replace existing wood window screens in- kind. 8. Add a new awning to the south elevation. 9. Replace roof with shingles matching existing. 10. Repoint existing masonry and replace in-kind where required by trim changes or deterioration. 11. Demolish the existing driveway and replace. 12. Reduce the size of the existing pool and construct a new deck. 13. Construct a new 6’ site wall composed of painted steel screening atop a masonry retaining wall. Architecture This two-story residence was constructed in the Classical Revival style, with a symmetrical front façade featuring a two story curved porch portico at the centered main entry. Five bays of windows are present at this frontage, and the side gabled roof features three gabled windows, one of which accesses a porch above the portico. The walls are clad in brick and the exterior of the hosue is largely in good condition, though some alterations have been made since its original construction, including a porte-cochere to the north side. Research The property was associated with Claude and Julia Pollard, who first occupied the residence from its construction in 1929. Claude Pollard served as Attorney General of Texas from 1927-1929 before resigning to serve as counsel to the Railway General Managers’ Association of Texas. The couple lived at the address with their family until at least 1942, when Alyce Reed, widow of M.H. Reed, occupied the house. M.H. Reed was involved in the cotton industry as an exporter and were relatives of the prominent Reed family, who have a nearby City of Austin landmark named for them. 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: 9 – 2 Repair and alterations 1. General standards It’s understood that the vast majority of exterior material that is proposed to be removed is not original to the building, and largely from the 1974 intervention and addition. Where possible, photographic documentation has been used to influence the proposed design. 3. Roofs Roof form is to be kept largely intact. The three dormers, which are understood to be altered from the 1974 renovation, are proposed to be removed and replaced with larger dormers. One window that is currently used to access the portico roof will be removed, and the center dormer will feature a door to access the area. Dormer design features some decoration, but does not detract from the rest of the front elevation. 4. Exterior walls and trim Brick will be retained on the front and sides of the house. Where a rear addition is proposed, a small portion of the brick walls are to be retained but covered. 5. Windows, doors, and screens The majority of existing windows and doors are to be retained and repaired where needed. Windows at the front façade are to be retained, as well as most on the north façade, which also faces a right-of-way. Windows on the south wall are to be altered, and at the rear, the ground floor will be added on to, but the second floor will retain its fenestration. These numerous alterations appear to remove some original material, but the street-facing walls are to be kept intact. 6. Porches The front porch and portico are to retained in form and material. Above the portico, the handrail on the roof may require replacement due to structural failure and needs to be secured in place. 8. Attached garages and carports Attached garage, which is understood to be a later addition to the property, will retain its garage door location but the material will be replaced. Fenestration patterns are proposed ot be altered, but this is not concerning due to its construction after the period of significance. Residential additions 1. Location The addition, which will house a kitchen, family room, and covered porch, are to be in the location of the existing rear addition but will also extend further to the rear and left side of the house. The side addition will house the covered porch, and will be located behind the original house form and less visible from the street. 2. Scale, massing, and height The rear addition will not be significantly larger than the existing rear portion of the house, with the exception of the covered porch to the side mentioned above. The scale of each section will defer to the larger main house is scale and massing. 3. Design and style The design of the addition is different from the main house but is compatible with the design, resembling back-of- house space that is typical at larger residences like this within the historic district. The side covered porch addition shares a design language with similar houses in the area. 4. Roofs The rear addition will have a rear gabled roof, set at a similar (though lower) pitch to the main house. The side porch addition will have a flat roof, which is compatible for its use as a screened in seasonal-use area. 5. Exterior walls Siding for the rear addition is a horizontal lapped wood siding, which is similar to the non-historic garage structure. It appears to be a satisfactory intermediate between the garage and the main house. 6. Windows, screens, and doors Fenerstration is largely compatible to the main house, though it is certainly less ceremonial and more functional given the proposed uses for the back-of-house space. A series of eight windows are at the rear of the addition to allow for light into the mudroom and doorway facing the driveway. 9 – 3 Summary The project mostly meets the applicable standards. Property Evaluation The property contributes to the Old West Austin 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 may meet two criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of the Classical Revival style. Alterations have been made, including a remodel in 1974. More informaion is needed to determine how much alteration occurred to original materials. b. Historical association. The property appears to have significant historical associations with the Pollard and Reed families. 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. Committee Feedback November 12, 2025: As much historic-age material should be retained, and further research into what is original to the house is recommended. Strongly advise against window replacement, but it may be possible for some small alterations to window size or a punched opening in one or two locations, depending on visibility. Staff Recommendation Comment on plans in concurrence with Architectural Review Committee feedback and release the application. Location Map 9 – 4 Property Information Photos 9 – 5 Front of house, permit application, 2025 Occupancy History City Directory Research, December 2025 1959 1955 1952 1944 1942 1939 1935 Alyce C. Reed – widow of M. H. Reed, Jr. B. H. and Alyce J. Raulingson, renters – USAF Alyce C. Reed, owner Dorothy R. Rhamey, renter – clerk, State Highway Department Alyce C. Reed, owner Dorothy R. Rhamey, renter – clerk, State Highway Department Dudley Fowler, renter – student, UT Alyce C. Reed, owner Claude and Julia Pollard, owners – attorney, 1307-08 Norwood Building Claude Pollard, Jr., renter Lorraine Pollard, renter – teacher Claude and Julia Pollard, owners – attorney Claude and Julia Pollard, owners – attorney, 608 Norwood Building Ellee Davison, renter – domestic laborer 1932 Claude and Julia Pollard, owners – attorney, 608 Norwood Building Claude Pollard, Jr., renter – student, UT Lorraine Pollard, renter – student, UT 1929 Not listed Historical Information 9 – 6 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 27 Nov 1942: 5. The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 12 May 1945: 3. 9 – 7 The Austin American (1914-1973); Austin, Tex.. 03 Mar 1946: A12 9 – 8 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 06 July 1950: 11. The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 04 June 1955: 1. The Austin American (1914-1973); Austin, Tex.. 25 Aug 1957: B2. The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 07 May 1973: 22. Permits 9 – 9 Construction permit for remodel, 1974