REGULAR MEETING of the PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE of the HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 – 11:00 A.M. STREET-JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 E. 11TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: x Beth Valenzuela, Chair x Harmony Grogan x Ben Heimsath ab Carl Larosche DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. There were no speakers APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. June 29, 2022 August 15, 2022 MOTION: Approved the minutes on a motion by Commissioner Heimsath, seconded by Commissioner Valenzuela. Vote 3-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. ULI Technical Assistance Panel update • In future discussions with ULI TAP – stress the term “preservation” be solely connected to the Historic Preservation Program and current Preservation Plan initiatives. Not to be confused with projects or programs outside of our prevue. 4. Preservation plan handoff workshop recap • Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum. Informal conversations were recorded by staff. • City Council fully funded Preservation Plan proposed budget for FY23. 5. Project website updates • Summer Intern, Katherine Enders, developed and posted a survey to the website for public feedback and input. • Draft Recommendations for Preservation Plan will be posted to website within the next month. platforms. 6. Communications about draft plan this fall • Flyers will start to be posted around Austin. • Social media outreach and engagement videos will begin to appear on online • Press releases will be sent out regularly through the beginning of the year. • Reaching out to City Boards & Commissions to raise interest. 7. Engagement around draft plan • Hiring process has opened for consultant firm. • Newly created (temporary) staff position will begin hiring process early next year. • Look into combining Committee and Working Group meetings for future meetings. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Consultant scope • Community Ambassador recruitment • City Council …
2. 3. 4. 5. REGULAR MEETING of the PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE of the HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 – 11:00 A.M. STREET-JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 E. 11TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: x Beth Valenzuela, Chair x Harmony Grogan x Ben Heimsath ab Carl Larosche DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. October 18, 2022 DISCUSSION ITEMS Postponed to next scheduled meeting Draft plan release timing Awareness campaign (#1) update Drafting newsletters for launch Initial mailing list at 320 recipients Feedback on draft graphics Proposed terminology change 6. TAG and Equity Office input Remove “empower” term from draft Working group stakeholder representation Seek additional working group members to have full representation 7. Future meeting timing Next meeting scheduled for Dec. 7th at 11:00am Third Tuesday of the month for 2023 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Update on filling staff positions ADJOURNMENT – 12:06 on a motion by Commissioner Heimsath, seconded by Commissioner Grogan. Vote 3-0. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call the board liaison at the Historic Preservation Office at (512) 974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446. The minutes were approved at the December 7, 2022 meeting on Commissioner Heimsath’s motion, Commissioner Valenzuela second on a 3-0 vote.
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for November 2, 2022 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Amber Allen at (512) 974-3393. Briefings 2. Palm District Plan Historic zoning applications 3. 2311 Woodlawn Boulevard – The Felts-Moss House Historic landmark and historic district applications 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 900 Blanco Street – Castle Hill Local Historic District – Addition/remodel (Postponed October 5, 2022) 115 E. 5th Street – Heierman Building – Addition/remodel (Postponed October 5, 2022) 800 Edgecliff Terrace – Helena and Robert Ziller House – New therapy pool house (Postponed October 5, 2022) 606 E. 3rd Street/1005 Lydia Street – Robertson-Stuart Mair Local Historic District – relocation of home into historic district (Postponed October 5, 2022) 1606 Niles Road – Pease Mansion – Addition/remodel 4308 Duval Street – Hyde Park Local Historic District – Addition/remodel 706 Oakland Avenue – Webster House – Addition/remodel 1409 Newning Avenue – Brass-Milam House – New front door/entry 811 W. Live Oak Street – Green Pastures – Relocation/partial demolition/exterior work 316 Congress Avenue – W. B. Smith Building – 3rd & Congress Project National Register district permit applications 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 512 E. Monroe Street – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – Demolish a contributing house and build new construction (postponed October 5, 2022) 1315 & 1317 Newning Avenue - Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – Demolish a contributing building and build new construction (postponed October 5, 2022) 1506 W. 32nd Street – Old West Austin National Register District – Demolish a contributing structure and build new construction 2512 Wooldridge Dr. – Old West Austin National Register District – Demolish a contributing structure and build new construction 1006 Eason Street – West Line National Register District – Demolish a …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS NOVEMBER 2, 2022 HR- 2022-155777 WEBSTER HOUSE 706 OAKLAND 10.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Alterations to circa 1917 single-family residence. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Replacement of all existing windows with matching existing style except for stained glass windows. 2) Stained glass windows will be restored/repaired as necessary. 3) To establish a ground floor entry requires excavation of grade within the existing crawlspace beneath the current Living Room. 4) The new mudroom/laundry room will be located in this space under the Living Room and will connect to the home's common area via a new interior staircase. The crawlspace access door on the south elevation will be relocated a few feet to the west and enlarged to a full-size entry door accessed from the new parking space. New wood board door to match the existing exterior wood. 5) The new parking space, located in the approximate location of a previous driveway eliminated in a prior remodel, will allow one vehicle to be parked off-street. 6) The remodel proposes updates to the circa 1980s primary suite addition at the southwest corner of the house. The work proposes changes to the south and east facades of this one-story addition via two new windows into the primary bedroom on the west facade (side-yard facing) to meet egress requirements and to provide natural light into the primary bedroom 7) All proposed new and relocated windows and doors will match historic fenestration styles. Access to the circa 1990s porch (located on the south side of the house) is relocated from the east-facing facade to the south-facing facade (Office), replacing an existing window. This new door will be built and finished to match the existing historic back door of the house. 8) Removing and patching an existing window opening on the rear ground level. 9) New concrete driveway 10) Steel edge retaining wall 11) Patch and repair the existing roof 12) Patch, repair, and restore existing stair 13) Infill existing crawlspace door to match existing underpinning 14) New door to mimic existing back door on western façade ARCHITECTURE & RESEARCH The Webster House became a local landmark in October 2009. The ca. 1917 house is an eclectic Craftsman-style house associated with the Webster sisters, prominent teachers of students with hearing impairments. One-story rectangular-plan front-gabled frame house with a two-story front-gabled frame “pop-up” section in the center; single and paired 1:1 windows …
Sooch Residence 706 Oakland Ave., Austin, Tx 78703 Historic Review October 14, 2022 Architect Sanders Architecture 3706 Kerbey Lane Austin, Texas 78731 (512) 482-9258 GENERAL G0.00 G0.01 G1.10 G2.60 DEMOLITION D1.10 D1.11 D1.12 Cover Sheet. 3D Axonometrics Site Plan. Window Types. Demo Floor Plan - Ground Floor. Demo Floor Plan - First Floor. Demo Floor Plan - Second Floor. ARCHITECTURAL A1.00 A1.01 A1.02 A1.30 A3.00 A3.01 A5.00 Floor Plan - Ground Floor. Floor Plan - First Floor. Floor Plan - Second Floor. Roof Plan. Exterior Elevations. Exterior Elevations. Existing Photos. These drawings are property of the architect and may not be reproduced, distributed, published, or used in any way without written consent of the architect. NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMIT, OR CONSTRUCTION Tremont St 6 4 8 4 13 5 3 Oakland Ave 6 8 3 Axon - SW Corner. 2 Axon - SE corner. 13 3 5 4 7 6 8 13 13 11 12 10 2 2 Tremont St 9 O a k l a n d A v e 1 KEYNOTES 1 New concrete driveway 2 Steel edge retaining wall 3 Existing roof structure over porch 4 New window to match adjacent existing style 5 Replace existing windows, typ. 6 Remove existing window opening 7 Patch and repair existing roof 8 Patch, repair, and paint existing siding 9 Patch, repair, and restore existing stair 10 Infill existing crawlspace door to match existing 11 New door to mimic existing back door on western facade 12 New wood board door, to match existing exterior wood underpinning door finish 13 Existing stained glass window, to be restored as required 3 13 5 5 9 13 2 1 2 Oakland Ave t t S n e m o r T 1 Axon - NE Corner. PROGRESS PRINT NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMIT, OR CONSTRUCTION Copyright: These drawings are property of the architect and may not be reproduced, distributed, published, or used in any way without written consent of the architect. e c n e d i s e R h c o o S , . e v A d n a l k a O 6 0 7 3 0 7 8 7 x T , n i t s u A Historic Review October 14, 2022 Drawn by: CG,MC,EK Checked by: CS Revisions: 3D Axonometrics G0.01 Y Y U U G G P U P U P U 9 …
5 ROOF PLAN NOTES 1. X . 1 0 3 A / 2 . 0 0 3 A / 2 1/A3.00 6 1 2 4 3 1/A3.01 N 1 Roof Plan. 1/4" = 1'-0" KEYNOTES 1 Patch and repair existing standing seam roof 2 New standing seam metal roof to match existing, as required to remove skylights 3 Existing roof structure over porch 4 Existing awning, below 5 Existing chimney 6 Existing vent SHEET REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Refer to G2.01 for wall types and partition types. Refer to G2.50 for door and frame types and schedules. Refer to G2.60 for window types and schedule. Refer to G3.01 for finish schedule, appliance schedule, plumbing fixture schedule, bath accessory schedule. Refer to A2.01 for lighting fixture legend and lighting dimensions. PROGRESS PRINT NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMIT, OR CONSTRUCTION Copyright: These drawings are property of the architect and may not be reproduced, distributed, published, or used in any way without written consent of the architect. e c n e d i s e R h c o o S , . e v A d n a l k a O 6 0 7 3 0 7 8 7 x T , n i t s u A Historic Review October 14, 2022 Drawn by: CG,MC,EK Checked by: CS Revisions: Roof Plan. A1.30
1/A3.00 1/A3.01 KEYNOTES 1 Excavate existing soil to prepare for new foundation; shore 2 Remove existing door and infill to match existing as required underpinning 3 Remove portion of existing fence 4 Remove existing stone steps and low planter walls 5 Prepare wall for new door; ref. structural 6 Existing 17" Southern Magnolia tree; protect during construction 7 Existing 15" Palm tree 8 Existing 24.5" Crape Myrtle tree to be removed 9 Remove / relocate existing water / gas meters DEMO PLAN NOTES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Refer to architectural drawings prior to demolition to understand the scope of work. Re: sheet A1.01 for the architectural floor plan. All existing electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems to be removed. Contractor to take care protecting existing wood flooring while demolishing adjacent elements. All existing glass panel windows to be removed and replaced. Remove all ceiling finishes and insulation. Expose all structural framing and ceilings. 6 7 . 0 0 3 A / 2 2 4 5 1 3 Full CRZ LEGEND 1/2 CRZ 9 1/4 CRZ WG 8 PROGRESS PRINT NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMIT, OR CONSTRUCTION Copyright: These drawings are property of the architect and may not be reproduced, distributed, published, or used in any way without written consent of the architect. e c n e d i s e R h c o o S , . e v A d n a l k a O 6 0 7 3 0 7 8 7 x T , n i t s u A Historic Review October 14, 2022 Drawn by: CG,MC,EK Checked by: CS Revisions: Demo Floor Plan - Ground Floor. D1.10 line of first floor, above N 1 Ground Floor Demo Plan. 1/4" = 1'-0" 1/A3.00 4 1 14 2 1/A3.01 7 3 6 . 1 0 3 A / 2 5 2 2 3 N 1 First Floor Demo Plan. 1/4" = 1'-0" 8 9 12 10 11 1/4 CRZ KEYNOTES 1 Demo wall where dashed and not poched, typ. 2 Demo portion of existing wall to allow for new window 3 Remove existing window and infill wall to match 4 Remove existing window and wall as needed to prepare for 5 Demo shed, patio flatwork, pavers, and trellis structure 6 Remove existing pavers and store for potential reuse; ref. new door associated landscape 7 Remove shed and patch existing exterior wall 8 Mechanical systems …
Sooch Residence 706 Oakland Ave., Austin, Tx 78703 Historic Review October 14, 2022 Architect Sanders Architecture 3706 Kerbey Lane Austin, Texas 78731 (512) 482-9258 GENERAL G0.00 G0.01 G1.10 G2.60 DEMOLITION D1.10 D1.11 D1.12 Cover Sheet. 3D Axonometrics Site Plan. Window Types. Demo Floor Plan - Ground Floor. Demo Floor Plan - First Floor. Demo Floor Plan - Second Floor. ARCHITECTURAL A1.00 A1.01 A1.02 A1.30 A3.00 A3.01 A5.00 Floor Plan - Ground Floor. Floor Plan - First Floor. Floor Plan - Second Floor. Roof Plan. Exterior Elevations. Exterior Elevations. Existing Photos. These drawings are property of the architect and may not be reproduced, distributed, published, or used in any way without written consent of the architect. NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMIT, OR CONSTRUCTION Tremont St 6 4 8 4 13 5 3 Oakland Ave 6 8 3 Axon - SW Corner. 2 Axon - SE corner. 13 3 5 4 7 6 8 13 13 11 12 10 2 2 Tremont St 9 O a k l a n d A v e 1 KEYNOTES 1 New concrete driveway 2 Steel edge retaining wall 3 Existing roof structure over porch 4 New window to match adjacent existing style 5 Replace existing windows, typ. 6 Remove existing window opening 7 Patch and repair existing roof 8 Patch, repair, and paint existing siding 9 Patch, repair, and restore existing stair 10 Infill existing crawlspace door to match existing 11 New door to mimic existing back door on western facade 12 New wood board door, to match existing exterior wood underpinning door finish 13 Existing stained glass window, to be restored as required 3 13 5 5 9 13 2 1 2 Oakland Ave t t S n e m o r T 1 Axon - NE Corner. PROGRESS PRINT NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMIT, OR CONSTRUCTION Copyright: These drawings are property of the architect and may not be reproduced, distributed, published, or used in any way without written consent of the architect. e c n e d i s e R h c o o S , . e v A d n a l k a O 6 0 7 3 0 7 8 7 x T , n i t s u A Historic Review October 14, 2022 Drawn by: CG,MC,EK Checked by: CS Revisions: 3D Axonometrics G0.01 Y Y U U G G P U P U P U 9 …
Existing Oakland Avenue Facade Existing Tremont Avenue Facade Existing West Facade Existing West Facade Existing South Facade PROGRESS PRINT NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMIT, OR CONSTRUCTION Copyright: These drawings are property of the architect and may not be reproduced, distributed, published, or used in any way without written consent of the architect. e c n e d i s e R h c o o S , . e v A d n a l k a O 6 0 7 3 0 7 8 7 x T , n i t s u A Historic Review October 14, 2022 Drawn by: CG,MC,EK Checked by: CS Revisions: Existing Photos. A5.00
9 W-6 9 W-6 W-5 8 101b W-10 10 101a 8 8 8 W-1 W-1 W-1 KEYNOTES 1 New standing seam metal roof to match existing 2 Existing roof structure over porch 3 New steel edge retaining wall 4 New concrete driveway 5 Patch and repair existing roof 6 Patch, repair, and restore existing stair 7 Patch, repair, and paint existing siding 8 Replace existing windows, typ. 9 New window to match adjacent existing style 10 Existing stained glass window, to be restored as required 119' - 2" Roof 110' - 5" Second Floor 100' - 0" First Floor 91' - 0" Ground Floor 5 W-9 10 6 5 7 1 8 W-2b 1 8 W-2a 1 7 8 W-1 8 W-1 8 W-1 8 W-1 8 W-1 8 W-1 8 W-1 8 W-1 8 W-1 8 8 W-2 W-2 6 3 4 2 East Elevation. 1/4" = 1'-0" 1 2 119' - 2" Roof 110' - 5" Second Floor 100' - 0" First Floor 91' - 0" Ground Floor 1 North Elevation. 1/4" = 1'-0" PROGRESS PRINT NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMIT, OR CONSTRUCTION Copyright: These drawings are property of the architect and may not be reproduced, distributed, published, or used in any way without written consent of the architect. e c n e d i s e R h c o o S , . e v A d n a l k a O 6 0 7 3 0 7 8 7 x T , n i t s u A Historic Review October 14, 2022 Drawn by: CG,MC,EK Checked by: CS Revisions: Exterior Elevations. A3.00 7 12 Remove existing windows, typ. 13 Existing stained glass window, to be restored as required PROGRESS PRINT 5 W-2 1 W-3a 5 W-2 1 W-3a 105 12 10 2 West Elevation. 1/4" = 1'-0" 7 9 7 5 W-2 5 W-2 5 W-2 13 W-4 5 W-2 5 W-2 5 W-2 10 9 12 10 8 5 W-7 2 115a 5 W-8 4 001a 3 11 1 South Elevation. 1/4" = 1'-0" 3 91' - 0" Ground Floor 6 100' - 0" First Floor KEYNOTES 1 New window to match adjacent existing style 2 New door to mimic existing back door on western facade 3 New steel edge retaining wall 4 New wood board door, to match existing exterior wood door finish 5 Replace existing windows, typ. 6 Patch, repair, …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS NOVEMBER 2, 2022 HR-2022-1555-42 BRASS-MILAM HOUSE 1409 NEWNING 11.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolition and new construction of entryway door and surround. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Entryway fabrication to include non-original door replacement, transom repair, and side light alteration ARCHITECTURE & RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS 1409 Newning was designated a local historic landmark in February 1992. 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 at historic. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards The project proposes to demolish and rebuild the historic main façade entry assembly. This approach would not only destroy the original historic design and fabric but the new design creates a sense of false historicism. 1.1 Do not remove intact historic material from the exterior of a building. 1.2 Always attempt repair first. Replacement should only be undertaken when absolutely necessary and for the smallest area possible. 1.3 When historic material must be replaced due to damage or deterioration, replacement materials should look the same, perform reliably within the existing construction, and, in most cases, be made of the same material. 1.4 Do not attempt to re-create an architectural detail or element without proof that it existed on the building historically. Documentation can be physical (traces on the building), written (such as building plans), or photographic. 5. Windows, doors and screens If the door is non-original it should be replaced with a new unit based on documentation of the historic door or a new design compatible with the historic opening. The same approach should be taken with the windows in the door assembly. Repairing rather than replacing the transom is appropriate. 5.1 Repair, rather than replace, historic windows, doors, and screens; and their trim, surrounds, sidelights, transoms, and shutters, unless they are deteriorated beyond the point of stabilization or restoration. Retain windows if 50% or more of the wood or metal sash members are intact. a. Using modern material in repairs and patches is a possibility if the material has proven appropriate and stable in similar uses. 5.3 If historic windows must be replaced, match the size and details of the existing window, including configuration, profile, and finish. Take into account elements such as frames, sashes, muntins, sills, heads, moldings, surrounds, hardware, and shutters. 5.5 Do …
Historic Review Application For Office Use Only Date of Submission: Case #: Historic Preservation Office approval Date of Approval:. Property Address: 1//^?//€^^^ /^Wf-^^/T^ ^W T Historic Landmark Historic District (Local) National Register Historic District "^ Historic Landmark oror Historic District Name: \^ft/^^~- /v^ <-A^V\ ^-(^) j ^»c: Applicant Name: 7Wfr/fc»A ^JX-^fJ^' /A^M^hone Applicant Address: f^Ol ^<-^'^1^&~ f^/e-^^C City: A^S'T'//^ _ State: ~7^ ziD-?y 7-<? ^ Please describe all proposed exterior work with location and materials. If you need more space, attach an additional sheet. PROPOSED WORK y ^7l+TZ< K/«-I -^-^.I>nc/<t-r(*>A/ Ty f:<2.or<-r <z-A-t'A.< 6L "ttZc <-A> ry'^yvl- 1^cXud^ /^on-or^^/\^ do^r ^\C<OLWU\\^-^ \M ^.^ b-f- -h~<Vl^D»V^ CC ^ic ^^•^•} de. /I'K. ^1+VAj^'O^ _Mo/-t\&- 3 LOCATION OF PROPOSED WORK PROPOSED MATERIAL(S) S<.«. <Le-+2^|cJ 5t<- d^-h^k^ &"^(^A/U(- Se<. 4A'ttt-llc^ O^UJL^Jt^- 1) 2) 3) Submittal Requirements 1. One set of dimensioned building plans. Plans must: a) specify materials and finishes to be used, and b) show existing and proposed conditions for alterations and additions. Site Plan I I Elevations (T Floor Plan || Roof Plan || 2. Color photographs of building and site: Elevation(s) proposed to be modified Detailed view of each area proposed to be modified Any changes to these plans must be reviewed and approved by the Historic Preservation Office apd/or Historic Landmark Commission. Applicant Signatu^: Date: /v-/3'2.^ Submit complete application, drawirtg§,Jhnd photos to preservation@austintexas.gov. Call (512) 974-3393 with questions. BRASS-MILAM McCall HOUSE 1409 NE]WINGAVE PROPOSAL BY: BENJAMW GEORGE II OFHEAWHVOOD CARPENTRYCo. PROPOSAL FOR: AMANDA COCHRAN-MCCALL SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR'S STANDARDS FOR REHABILITATION 1. A property shall be used for its historic purpose or be placed in a new use that requires minimal change to the defining characteristics of the building and its site and environment. 2. The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided. 3. Each property shall be recognized as a physical recotd of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or architectural elements from other buildings, shall not be undertaken. 4. Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic significance in their own right shall be retained and preserved. 5. Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property shall be preserved. 6. Deteriorated historic features shall be …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Thomas Blank Wednesday, October 26, 2022 9:09 AM HPD Preservation Input on two projects *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello, I would like to register that I am IN FAVOR of the two following projects: HR‐22‐060642 (800 Edgecliff Terrace) HR‐22‐155542 (1409 Newning Avenue) Thank you, Tom Blank CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
13– 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS NOVEMBER 2, 2022 HR- 2022-156160 W. B. SMITH BUILDING 316 CONGRESS AVENUE PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct a new tower addition to the W. B. Smith Building and adjacent historic age buildings. 1.Stabilize & preserve north & east (street facing) wall 2. Deconstruct & reconstruct portions of the south wall 3. Demolish the west (alley) wall. 4. Build a new tower construction setback 20’ from the historic façade. ARCHITECTURE The W. B. Smith building (316-318 Congress Avenue) was zoned a local landmark in 1982; Joseph Hume may have built it in 1883. W. B. Smith, a dry goods merchant, bought the property in 1884, and the family retained ownership until 1917. An Austin Up to Date, 1894 article describes W.B. Smith, dry goods as “a well-known old and important established business house of this City.” 1 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 at historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: DESIGN STANDARDS Commercial additions 1. Location An addition should preserve the character of the historic building and site. Visual subordinance to and compatibility with the historic building can be achieved through location, scale, massing, design, and materials. 1.1 Locate additions at the rear and sides of historic buildings to minimize visual impact. 1.2 Set back additions from the front wall at a distance that preserves the perceived massing of the historic building, considering the pedestrian view from the opposite side of the primary street. a. Additions must be set back at least 20’ from the front wall of the historic building. 1.3 Minimize the loss of historic fabric by connecting additions to the existing building through the most noninvasive location and methods. 1.4 Additions are not appropriate for all historic landmarks and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The addition is located at the property’s rear and initially setback 20 feet from the historic façade. However, there is a significant or total loss of fabric in all other locations, including the rear and side walls. 2. Scale, massing, and height 2.1 Design the addition to complement the scale and massing of the historic building. 2.2 Design the addition to appear subordinate to the historic building. 2.3 Minimize the appearance of the addition from the primary street(s). …
P A G E 1 PRELIMINARY - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION | NOVEMBER 02, 2022HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PACKAGE | 3RD & CONGRESS ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE - 9/12 COMMENT SUMMARY • DISCUSSION OF CONSTRUCTION EFFECTS: - PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC CONGRESS FRONTAGE. - PROTECTION OF ADJACENT KOPPEL BUILDING. - UNDERGROUND PARKING. • RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HISTORIC CONGRESS FRONTAGE AND STEPPED-BACK NEW CONSTRUCTION. • CONSTRUCTION OF NEW COMPATIBLE STRUCTURES COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE 9/12 - TERRI MYERS, KEVIN KOCH P A G E 2 PRELIMINARY - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION | NOVEMBER 02, 2022HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PACKAGE | 3RD & CONGRESS THE BLOCK SITE PHOTOS CONGRESS AVE 3RD STREET 308-310 NON- CONTRIBUTING 312-314 NON- CONTRIBUTING 316 WB SMITH BUILDING (LHL) 320 KOPPEL BUILDING (RTHL) 4TH STREET COMBINED SITE 308-316 LOOKING WEST P A G E 3 PRELIMINARY - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION | NOVEMBER 02, 2022HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PACKAGE | 3RD & CONGRESS THE BLOCK SITE PHOTOS 1 4TH & CONGRESS FACING SOUTHWEST 2 3RD & CONGRESS FACING NORTHWEST 4TH ST. 3RD ST. 1 . E V A S S E R G N O C 2 P A G E 4 PRELIMINARY - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION | NOVEMBER 02, 2022HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PACKAGE | 3RD & CONGRESS THE SITE EXISTING CONDITIONS & ENTITLEMENTS PROPERTY SUMMARY 308-310 CONGRESS AVE. NAME: USE: HISTORIC: ALEX POPE RESTAURANT NON-CONTRIBUTING* 312-314 CONGRESS AVE. NAME: USE: HISTORIC: N/A RESTAURANT NON-CONTRIBUTING* SSUURRFFAACCEE PPAARRKKIINNGG LLOOTT 320 CONGRESS AVE W 3RD ST FFOOOODD TTRRUUCCKK // PPAARRKKIINNGG LLOOTT 300 CONGRESS AVE SSUURRFFAACCEE PPAARRKKIINNGG LLOOTT 304 CONGRESS AVE WWBB SSMMIITTHH 316 CONGRESS AVE LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK KKOOPPPPEELL BBUUIILLDDIINNGG 320 CONGRESS AVE RTHL W 4TH ST SSUURRFFAACCEE PPAARRKKIINNGG LLOOTT 60' CoA SETBACK CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR 316 CONGRESS AVE. NAME: USE: HISTORIC: WB SMITH BUILDING RETAIL - PATAGONIA LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR C V C ' 2 8 - 6 " 308 314 1/2 314 316 320 *PER 1975 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES - CONGRESS AVENUE HISTORIC DISTRICT 2200'' WWIIDDEE AALLLLEEYY (TWO WAY) CONGRESS AVE U N L I M I T E D H E G H T I 1 0 2 - 0 ' " ' 9 0 M A X H E G H T I 6 0 - 0 ' " S E T B A C K CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR P A G E 5 PRELIMINARY - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION | NOVEMBER 02, 2022HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PACKAGE | …
SOUTH/WEST 316 WEST 314 SOUTH/WEST 312 SOUTH 310 SOUTH/WEST 308 SOUTH 316 SOUTH 308 SOUTH/EAST 308 EAST 310 EAST 312 EAST 314 EAST 316 EAST 318 EAST FRONT 308 EAST FRONT 310 EAST FRONT 312 EAST FRONT 314 EAST FRONT 316 EAST FRONT 318 0 2 3 8 1 3 6 1 3 4 1 3 2 1 3 0 1 3 8 0 3 PROPOSED TO BE REMOVED PROPOSED TO BE PRESERVED PROPOSED TO BE DECONSTRUCTED/ RECONSTRUCTED P A G E 1 PRELIMINARY - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION | NOVEMBER 2, 2022HISTORIC REVIEW | 3RD & CONGRESS
16 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS NOVEMBER 2, 2022 HR-2022-146276 OLD WEST AUSTIN 1506 W. 32ND STREET PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS Demolish a ca. 1938 house and detached garage and replace with new construction. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Demolish existing house and detached garage. 2) Construct new residence. The proposed new building is two stories in height, oriented with the garage fronting on 32nd Street. It is composed of four hipped-roof rectangular masses, connected by hyphens. It is clad in unpainted cedar and stone, with fenestration comprising mostly fixed and undivided windows of various dimensions with regular rhythm at secondary façades. One-story Minimal Traditional house with cross-gabled roof, boxed cornice returns, arched front door, and brick veneer cladding. Replacement windows are 1:1. The house at 1506 W. 32nd Street, listed in City directories as 1508 W. 32nd Street, was constructed in 1938 for Jack Underwood and his family. Underwood, who worked as a salesman before serving in the Army during World War II, sold the house to William and Lillian Chenault in the late 1940s. Chenault worked as a farmer, and his two grown daughters, Polly and Sadie, lived at home while they worked and went to school. Around 1950, Ernest E. and Helen Hawkins purchased the property. Ernest Hawkins was a sales manager at Jack Stableford Pontiac. 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 new construction 1. Location The proposed building appears appropriately set back from the street. 2. Orientation The proposed building’s orientation is not consistent with the predominant orientation of contributing buildings on the same block. 3. Scale, massing, and height and 4. Proportions The proposed building’s scale, massing, and height are not consistent with the character of the surrounding district; however, much of the incompatible massing does not appear to be highly visible from the street due to lot topography. 5. Design and style The proposed building is acceptably differentiated from nearby historic buildings, but the design and style do not respond to the character of the district. 6. Roofs The proposed hipped roof forms are compatible. 7. Exterior walls The proposed masonry and wood siding are somewhat compatible, though brick is a more appropriate masonry choice for …
