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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts October 7, 2026 PR-2026-112460; HR-2026-118626 Travis Heights-Fairview Park Historic District 1410 Travis Heights Boulevard 17 – 1 Proposal Construct a rear addition. Project Specifications Construct an addition at the rear of a contributing property. Addition will extend beyond the current width of the house but will be located entirely behind the existing rear wall line. A side screened deck is also proposed at the side extending beyond the width of the current house. Architecture This Craftsman bungalow retains excellent integrity and has seen minimal alterations. Most prominent of these is a screened-in porch set under an existing front gable roof, which is couched within the building’s larger roof structure. There are sets of paired windows at the front and side of the property, and the moderately-pitched roof retains its exposed rafter tails. Overall, the house is in good condition and fits with its surrounding properties on Travis Heights Boulevard. Research Upon construction in the 1920s, the property was owned by a series of residents who were employed at local businesses, including cashiers, salespeople, and security personnel. The longest of these owners were Charles & Mary Huddleston, who raised children together there until Mary’s death in 1956. 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 proposed addition is located behind the historic structure. Though it does extend beyond the width of the original building, it is set far back from the street and will be minimally visible, which meets the citywide historic design standards. 2. Scale, massing, and height The overall height and massing of the addition will match the main house. It will be differentiated by the roof structure, which will be a side gable located only at the rear addition. As a single-story addition, the scale is also appropriate for the property and district. 3. Design and style The overall style of the Craftsman bungalow house is retained across the new addition, though more muted and without decoration. The simple form and style, including at windows, roofing, and siding, all defer to the original section of the house and do not stand out visually. 4. Roofs A side-gabled roof structure is proposed at the rear addition, which is the simplest way to enclose the wider space without adding height or changing the roof pitch. The appearance will be compatible with other additions on the street. 17 – 2 5. Exterior walls Exterior wall cladding is proposed to be horizontal siding, which fits with the historic. It is recommended that the profile of this siding be slightly differentiated in size in order to clarify historic from addition. 6. Windows, screens, and doors There will be minimal fenestration on the addition, but it is not expected to appear out of place. At the location that connects to the proposed rear deck, several floor to ceiling glazed windows are proposed. Due to the lack of visibility, there are no concerns here. 7. Porches and decks Two porches are proposed, one at the rear which will not be visible from public areas as well as one at the front which will be. The front porch is to be screened in keeping with the historic. While visible, it will be well set back from the street and meets the spirit of the design standards. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. Department Comments This application will time out on December 21, 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 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 Craftsman bungalow architecture found throughout 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 Comment on plans for the rear addition and release the application. Location Map 17 – 3 Property Information Photos 17 – 4 Occupancy History City Directory Research, September 2026 Site visit, 2026 1959 1957 1955 1952 1949 1947 1944 1941 1939 1935 1932 1929 Charles Huddleston, owner Same as above Same as above, with Mary Huddleston; now listed as a guard at State Board of Control Same as above Same as above Same as above Same as above, now listed as a superintendent Pierce & Ruth Lowrey, owners; salesman at Capital Printing Company Vacant Clarence & Ruth McCullough, owners; cashier at Security Trust Company Same as above Same as above 1927 1924 1922 Same as above Same as above, now a cashier at American National Bank Address not listed Historical Information 17 – 5 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 30 May 1928: 1. 17 – 6 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 15 July 1937: 6. Permits The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 07 Aug 1956: 13. Sewer tap permit, 1929