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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts July 1, 2026 PR-2026-059982; GF-2026-073317 Travis Heights-Fairview Park Historic District 2009 Travis Heights Boulevard 9 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1939 house. Architecture The original portion of this house can be seen at the right two thirds of the street-facing façade, which still retains some Tudor Revival details such as the arched door and steep roof pitch. Original side lites and modest front porch with concrete stairs continue with this style. The exterior material is stucco or plaster, which may be original but has been painted. To the north of the main house is a 2012 addition of a covered porch, which was enclosed with walls covered in matching painted stucco, and appears from the street as conditioned space. Behind this is a pergola that is also enclosed by full height walls, though no roof covers it. Research Original owners of this house S.R. & Maxine Blake, who worked in sales and briefly lived at the property before it was acquired by Frank & Florence Schirripa, then Jason & Virginia Forbes, who owned the property for the next ten years. During their ownership, Jason Forbes went from a record keeper at the Texas State House Reporter to a correspondent and finally an editor of the publication. By 1957, the property was sold again to Floy & Pearl Forister. Department Comments Per city code § 25-11-213 (G)(4), the Historic Landmark Commission has 180 days to review demolition permits in National Register historic districts starting from the date the application was submitted. This period is set to time out on November 9, 2026. Property Evaluation The property contributes to the Travis Heights-Fairview Park 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 an intact, if altered, example of Tudor Revival architecture in the district. 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 Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, relocation, or deconstruction and salvage over demolition, but approve the demolition permit application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. The Historic Landmark Commission must review new construction drawings prior to permit release in National Register Historic Districts. 9 – 2 Location Map 9 – 3 Property Information Photos 9 – 4 Demolition application, 2026 9 – 5 Google Streetview, January 2025, which better shows location of 2012 side addition Occupancy History City Directory Research, June 2026 1959 1957 1955 1952 1949 1947 Bill Dymetric, renter Floy & Pearl Forister, owners; General supervisor at Big Bear Food Market Jason & Virginia Forbis, owners; Editor at Texas State House Reporter Same as above, now working as a correspondent at Texas State House Reporter Same as above Same as above, now working as a record keeper at Texas State House Reporter 1944-45 Frank & Florence Schirripa, owners 1941 1939 S. R. & Maxine Blake; Sales representative Address not listed Historical Information The Austin American (1914-1973); Austin, Tex.. 14 Dec 1947: A11. 9 – 6 The Austin American (1914-1973); Austin, Tex.. 09 Oct 1955: E2. The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 15 Aug 1958: 1. Permits 9 – 7 Sewer Tap Permit, 1939