16.b - 1808 E Cesar Chavez St - public comments — original pdf

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Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Holly Neighbors Sunday, May 3, 2026 9:07 PM Historic Preservation Office; Holly Neighborhood Association Board Case # PR 2026-040403; 1808 Cesar Chavez, 'Weather Up' property You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Commissioners, I am writing on behalf of the Holly Neighborhood Association on the case number above, regarding the property at 1808 Chavez. This home most recently held the Weather Up bar, but has sat vacant for several years. The Historic Landmark Commission is set to hear the application for demolition on this Tuesday, May 8. We would request a delay in order to more fully inform neighbors of the application and the history of the house, give them an opportunity to address the Commission. The staff notes that the application times out in July. Your consideration of the neighbor's interest in the property would be greatly appreciated. Sandra Boone, President Holly Neighborhood Association Bringing old and new together. CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 1 Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Sarah Arvey Tuesday, May 5, 2026 9:32 AM Historic Preservation Office 1808 E Cesar Chavez You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution I'm utterly opposed to the demolition of 1808 Cesar Chavez, which most recently housed WeatherUp bar. This property is identified by the Landmark Commission as being built in the 1930s, and originally housed a barber shop and beauty salon for many years. The property was identified by the 2016 East Austin Historic Resource Survey as eligible as a City of Austin Landmark. Developers continue to bulldoze through East Austin, and there is very little opportunity for residents to take action. While the Preservation Austin might not deem this building important, it is critical that local residents have a say in what happens to their neighborhood. I truly dislike the fact that all I can do is write this email. I have wanted to speak when attending online meetings/hearings and there is no way for attendees to voice their opinions in this forum. This is truly unfortunate. Thank you. Sarah Arvey -- ********************************* Sarah R. Arvey, PhD CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 2