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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts May 6, 2026 PR-2026-032489; HR-2026-039599 Old West Austin Historic District 3210 Bryker Drive 10 – 1 Proposal Construct two additions at a contributing property. Project Specifications 1) Construct a 103 square foot addition at the front corner of the existing house. 2) Construct a 547 square foot addition at the rear of the existing house. Architecture This property is a modest, single-story residence built with an asymmetrical plan. The main entry is at a small front porch with a side door that opens onto the front room. A low pitched, gable ended roof covers the main floor, with one gable projecting towards the street. The exterior walls are clad in a wide shingle siding, painted light blue. While it lacks significant decoration, the house is in good condition. The windows all appear to have been replaced. Research After being initially owned by Dave & Elaine Novy after its construction in 1941, the house was sold to David & Sonya Stein, who owned a local clothing store. They would raise several children at the address lived there for at least the next 15 years. 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: Residential additions 1. Location The rear addition is located entirely behind the house and will be minimally visible from the street. The front addition will square off the southeast corner of the house and will be visible. However, this addition is small in size and will not likely disrupt the overall integrity of the original form. 2. Scale, massing, and height Both additions are to be single-story in height, and will be kept in scale with the rest of the house. Given the existing structure’s mostly rectangular form, the rear addition will not affect the massing. The front addition will affect the stepped appearance of the southeast corner, but the change will not be significant when the property is viewed in its entirety. 3. Design and style Both additions will have a simple design, which is appropriate for the overall design. The style will not appear as if it is out of place or creating a false sense of history. 4. Roofs The existing roof is composed of three side gabled forms, with the rear peak higher than the front. The proposed roof simplifies the form into one side gable set at a similar pitch, which will not look out of place visually. 5. Exterior walls Exterior walls are to be clad in some form of horizontal siding or shingle. Though there is no information as to the exact material at present, it is recommended that some product that is simple in form and matching the existing as closely as possible be selected. 6. Windows, screens, and doors Existing windows are replacements, and several of these are to be replaced again in this scope. The design of proposed units is generally in keeping with proportions found at historic windows throughout the district. While it is highly recommended that simulated divided lites be avoided, they are approvable in this situation due to the historic windows no longer being present. 10 – 2 Summary The project meets the applicable standards. Department Comments This application will time out on July 20, 2026. 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 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 for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of contributing 1940s minimal traditional architecture. 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 Comment on plans for proposed additions and release the application. Location Map 10 – 3 Property Information Photos 10 – 4 Occupancy History City Directory Research, April 2026 Google Streetview, 2024 1959 1957 1955 1952 1949 1947 1944 1941 David & Sonya Stein, owners; Economy Credit Clothiers Same as above Same as above Same as above Same as above Same as above Dave & Elaine Novy, owners; Austin Metal & Iron Co. aka Austin Pipe & Supply Co. Address not listed Historical Information 10 – 5 The Austin American (1914-1973); Austin, Tex.. 05 Aug 1951: C6. The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 28 May 1954: 7. Permits 10 – 6 Water service permit, 1941