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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits November 4, 2026 PR-2026-125678 3308 Cherry Lane 22 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1949 house. Architecture This single-story L-shaped house is simple in form and does not have many decorative elements. The front façade features a small center recessed porch set a few steps above grade and accessed via concrete stairs. There are three 6-over-6 wood windows on this side, two of which feature decorative shutters. The side gabled roof is set at a moderate pitch, and features a small front gable projecting out toward the street. The lap siding that clads the house is original and in good condition. Overall, this property has not been significantly altered and is an excellent intact example of port-WWII housing in this area of Austin. Research Original owners of this house were Brunelle & Mildred Moon, who raised at least one child while living at the address. Brunelle worked as a cabinet maker, and together the family stayed at the property until around 1950. By the 1960s, it was owned by Nelda Ryden (later Nelda Starkey), who worked as a typist and office secretary. During this time, she raised daughter Teri Kay Starkey until she married and moved out in 1972. Nelda Starkey was listed as the owner until around 1976, at which time she worked for the Austin Chamber of Commerce. Department Comments This application will time out on December 18, 2027. Property Evaluation 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 have evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is an excellent example of 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 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. Location Map 22 – 2 Property Information Photos 22 – 3 Occupancy History City Directory Research, October 2026 Demolition application, 2026 1980 1978 1976 1974 1972 1970 1968 1966 1964 1962 1959 1955 1952 1949 1947 S.E. Kane, owner Patricia Walther, owner Nelda Starkey, owner; office secretary at Austin Chamber of Commerce Same as above Same as above Darnell & Cindy Blakeway, renters; student Nelda Ryden, owner; typist at Aus-Tex Duplicators Same as above Same as above Same as above Vacant Julia Rees (widow of Jake), owner; secretary at State Health Department Same as above Brunelle & Mildred Moon, owners; cabinet maker at Fabricon Address not listed, under construction Historical Information 22 – 4 The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 21 Jan 1938: 11. Austin American-Statesman, October 23, 1947. 31. The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex.. 23 Nov 1949: 7. 22 – 5 The Austin American, September 18, 1955. 32. The Austin Statesman (1921-1973); Austin, Tex. 22 Oct 1972: G4. (left) and 24 Dec 1972: B5. (right) Permits 22 – 6 Water service permit, 1947