06.1 - 1106 Rio Grande St - THC Letter — original pdf

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July 3, 2026 Laurie Limbacher Limbacher & Godfrey 2124 East 6th Street Austin, Texas 78702 Re: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark project review, Pease Elementary School, Austin, Travis County (RTHL) Dear Ms. Limbacher: Thank you for sending information regarding proposed project work on your Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. This letter represents the comments of the Executive Director of the Texas Historical Commission. The review staff, led by Alexander Shane, has completed its review of the project documentation provided on May 4, 2026, and has the following comments, recommendations, and expectations: The Texas Historical Commission Division of Architecture understands the exterior scope of work to include removal of existing fire stairs and replace with new exterior fire stairs, replacement in-kind of fenestration including aluminum windows, downspout replacement, and repairs to existing fabric including new penetrations through the existing roof cladding, and repairs to existing stucco. Our office has determined the work meets the Secretaries Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. We look forward to further consultation with your office and hope to maintain a partnership that will foster effective historic preservation. Thank you for your interest in the cultural heritage of Texas, and for the opportunity to comment on this proposed project in accordance with Recorded Texas Historic Landmark legislation. If you have any questions concerning our review or if we can be of further assistance, please contact Alexander Shane at 512.463.8952. Sincerely, Alexander Shane, Program Coordinator, Federal & State Project Review, Division of Architecture For: Joseph Bell, Executive Director JB/AS