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Case Number: HR 2025-158169-3710 CEDAR ST Contact: Hunter Sturgill Public Hearing: Historic Landmark Commission, January 7, 2026 Date: January 6, 2026 Position: I object. I am Pamela Bell, President of the North University Neighborhood Association (NUNA). I live at 3500 Speedway, on the block directly across the street from this proposed development. I have many concerns about the Historic Landmark Commission (HLC) considering the appropriateness of the developers’ plan at this time, as the plan is incomplete and lacks the detail required for an informed decision: • The site plan comes up very small and shows that the portion of the site that is “H” actually touches the south edge of the historic building with no setback. Is this correct? • The project is likely being submitted as one site including new buildings on the south end. Shouldn’t the HLC be reviewing and considering the impacts of the new structure which shares this site as well? • Will a certificate of appropriateness be sought for this part of the site or for the entire project? • The drawings are not identified with a title block and have no designer identified. Doesn’t the HLC require sealed drawings? • It is difficult to determine the original building from the additions. • Attention has been paid to interior apartment layouts but little attention to exterior changes, design, doors, windows and materials. • Roofing material and wall colors are not indicated. • Will there be changes to the original building? Will the paint remain on the stone? • Will the existing windows remain? Will they be replaced? • Has the applicant submitted for federal rehabilitation tax credits? Those applications are much more descriptive than these drawings and include specifics regarding the work and many photographs. They should be submitted to HLC as well. We heartily agree with staff that this project needs to be reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee. We hope you will direct the ARC to seek answers to our questions. Respectfully, Pamela Bell, Ph.D. 3500 Speedway, Austin, TX 78705 512-560-1953