September 11, 2022 Mr. Peter Dick Architect 2804 Oak Crest Avenue Austin, Texas 78704 Via email to peterdickarchitect@gmail.com Dear Mr. Peter Dick, Re: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark project review, The Johnson Home (American Legion Travis Post 76), 404 Atlanta Street, Austin, Travis County, Texas (RTHL 6448) Thank you for sending the proposed project application for The Johnson Home (American Legion Travis Post 76), which has been designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL) since 1966. This letter presents the comments of the Executive Director of the Texas Historical Commission (THC). The Texas Historical Commission Division of Architecture staff, led by Alex Toprac, completed their review of the project proposal along with the preliminary design plans produced by Peter Dick, Architect, dated August 31, 2022, and received on September 1, 2022. Our staff acknowledges the proposed exterior scope of work is largely limited to the construction of a compatible limestone clad masonry elevator addition at the northwest crook of the rear, north building elevation, along with all necessary appurtenances and new utilities, which will require removal of two historic 6-over-6 double hung wood sash windows and selective removal of historic masonry to extend the window openings to be adapted for the associated elevator doors. Although it appears to be the case based on the current preliminary design plans, our review staff expects the elevator addition to be structurally independent and not tied into the historic structure. Furthermore, for any application of mortar directly in contact with the historic building limestone masonry our staff expects the use of a type N mortar mix (composed of 1 part hydrated/hydraulic lime, 1 part Portland concrete, and 5-6 parts matching aggregate). Our staff recommends the installation of expansion/control joint material be used to separate the new elevation addition from the historic building to allow the greatest level of reversibility possible. Additionally, our staff encourages the owner, in coordination with their selected contractor, to salvage and appropriately store the two historic 6-over-6 double hung wood sash windows planned for removal, to allow for potential future reuse. After thorough review of the submitted project proposal, design plans, historic documentation, and photographs, the Texas Historical Commission review staff determined the proposed exterior scope of work appropriately meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Therefore, we hereby waive the remainder of the RTHL review period, and work may proceed at this time. If any substantial revisions …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS OCTOBER 5, 2022 HR-2022-137075 MUELLER CONTROL TOWER 3952 BERKMAN DRIVE 9 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct an elevated observation deck and walkway attached to the base of the tower. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construction of a concrete deck, approximately 20' above natural grade, around the non-architecturally treated concrete tower base of the Mueller Control Tower. ARCHITECTURE The 2018 historic zoning report describes the building as follows: Local architects Fehr and Granger were chosen to design the new airport facilities, which won a runner-up award from Progressive Architect in 1959. The new facilities embodied the aesthetics of mid-century Modern style in its long, low profile and horizontal configuration, with ample glass at the entries and a series of continuous extruded lozenge-shaped motifs along the cornice of the entry promenade. Rising from the terminal building was the airport control tower, which was designed to have a dramatic and modern presence, pleasing to the eye whether in the air or on the ground. The tower has a concrete frame, with aluminum and glass panels on the exterior. The original structure had alternating light blue and dark blue porcelain panels set in vertical bands; much of this was covered by glass in a renovation but restored to its original materials and configuration today. The control tower is 18 feet by 18 feet at its base, and 9 stories tall, rising 83 feet, 10 inches to the top of the roof. It begins to flare at the 3rd floor, eventually to a space that is 30 feet, 7 inches square at the control room on the 9th floor of the structure.1 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 at historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards The proposed project does not remove significant intact historic material from the building’s exterior. The portion of the building that is impacted by the observation deck was historically inside the terminal building. The remainder of the building has been rehabilitated per a previous Certificate of Appropriateness. Institutional buildings 1. General standards 1.1 Ensure that the building’s historic character is preserved through careful repair and maintenance of historic materials. The proposed project does not impact the character-defining historic materials at the building’s exterior. 1.2 …
TOWER PLAZA MUELLER TOWER DISTRICT BERKMAN DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS 78722 LANDMARK COMMISSION PROJECT OVERVIEW JULY 11, 2022 1/2 MILE 1/4 MILE 10 Minute Walk May 24, 2021 Concept PresentationTower Plaza Existing Site Conditions May 24, 2021 Concept PresentationTower Plaza VAUGHAN STREET RYAN PROPERTIES DEVELOPMENT (2023) F U T U R E P A S E O RYAN PROPERTIES DEVELOPMENT (2023) FUTURE DEVELOPMENT T E E R T S N I R O S FUTURE TOWER PLAZA B E R K M A N D R I V E T E E R T S Y D R U C C M Mueller Tower Block May 24, 2021 Concept PresentationTower Plaza Historic Photos May 24, 2021 Concept PresentationTower Plaza May 28th, 1961 Opening May 24, 2021 Concept PresentationTower Plaza Existing Site Conditions May 24, 2021 Concept PresentationTower Plaza FLIGHT PATH FLIGHT DECK TOWER FOREST 3 Tower Plaza Concepts May 24, 2021 Concept PresentationTower Plaza PASEO SWEEPING STEPS PED. BRIDGE OVER PASEO OBSERV. DECK ADA PATH Flight Path Bird’s Eye Perspective May 24, 2021 Concept PresentationTower Plaza Brooklyn Botanic Garden Robert W. Wilson Overlook (Weiss Manfredi) Twist Bridge Vlaadingen, NL (West 8) Flex MSE Bag Wall Milkweed Meadow Brooklyn Botanic Garden Visitor Center (Weiss/Manfredi) Teardrop Park New York, NY (MVVA) Historic Mueller Airport Shade Structure Austin, TX (Fehr & Grainger) Flight Path Precedent Imagery May 24, 2021 Concept PresentationTower Plaza 7’ BIKE LANE SWEEPING STEPS + 21’ PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE ACROSS PASEO (BEYOND) ADA PATH SURROUNDING PLAZA AND GREEN Flight Path South Elevation May 24, 2021 Concept PresentationTower Plaza MILKWEED MEADOW P A S E O OVERLOOK LAWN AMPITHEATER OVERLOOK MILKWEED MEADOW TOWER ADA PATH RETAINING WALL BRIDGE OBSERVATION DECK SWEEPING STEPS Flight Path Conceptual Site Plan May 24, 2021 Concept PresentationTower Plaza 1 | VIEW OF TOWER FROM PASEO, LOOKING WEST 11 22 CONCEPTUAL RENDERING Page 1 of 18 December 15, 2021 NCC PresentationTower Plaza 1 S C A L E : 1 / 1 0 " = 1 ' S E C T I O N E L E V A T I O N - T H R O U G H A M P I T H E A T R E 0 5 ' 1 0 ' 2 0 ' 2 S C A L E : 1 / 1 0 " = 1 ' S E C T I O N E L E V A T …
Jeffrey McDowell October 4, 2022 neighborhood. Sincerely, Jeffrey McDowell RE: Case Number GF 22-138148 - 2706 Wooldridge Dr before the Historic Landmark Commission on October 5, 2022 To Whom it May Concern, I am the owner of 2700 Wooldridge Drive, the property adjacent to the south of 2706 Wooldridge Drive. I am writing in support of the application to demolish the building(s) located at 2706 Wooldridge Drive. Although I am not an expert in historic districts, I love our neighborhood and have lived in my current house since 2006. I fail to see how this house contributes to the historic nature of our neighborhood in any way. The house has not been well maintained and replacing it would only serve to improve the character of our
October 3, 2022 Jeff Berryman Michael Hsu Office of Architecture 826 Houston Street, Ste 100 Austin, Texas 78756 Via email to berryman@hsuoffice.com Re: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark project review, Heierman Building, 115 E. 5th Street, Austin, Travis County, Texas (RTHL 14733) Dear Mr. Jeff Berryman: Thank you for sending information regarding proposed work on the Heierman Building, which has been designated, with the adjacent Hotel Provident, as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL) since 1974. This letter represents the comments of the Executive Director of the Texas Historical Commission (THC). The THC Division of Architecture staff, led by Alex Toprac, has completed its review of the proposed exterior work to the property, including the Heierman – Historic Landmark Commission Review design document by Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, dated September 07, 2022. Our staff acknowledges the scope will notably include replacement of the existing roof and associated mechanical equipment and appurtenances to accommodate the construction of a 16’ tall, custom steel panel and curtain glass clad, modern rooftop addition to be set back twenty feet from the north, primary elevation parapet; removal of the egress door, primary double door entrance and associated sidelights, and existing three storefront windows on the previously altered first floor of the north, primary façade to be replaced with a single 3x5 light fixed multi-paned window in place of the egress door, a new recessed entry referencing the 1974 entry appearance reusing the salvaged existing double doors and installing slightly larger sidelights to fill in the associated remaining brick veneer masonry opening, and three new multi-paned, fixed storefront windows; as well as selective demolition of the existing fenestration and a large portion of the brick masonry on the rear, south elevation in order to accommodate the installation of a custom steel framed and paneled facade with large steel multi-paned storefront windows and a new enclosed building area on the first floor extending west from the existing egress stairwell addition that will also be extended a floor in height to be incorporated into the proposed rooftop addition. Regarding the proposed rooftop addition, our staff appreciates the architect providing the sight line diagram and accordingly setting the associated new construction twenty feet back from the primary façade’s parapet to reduce visibility of the new addition from the principal perspective across 5th Street. Yet, our staff recommends the new addition being lowered in height to be more commensurate to …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, September 7, 2022 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL - Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. COMMISSION MEMBERS: x Terri Myers, Chair x Ben Heimsath, Vice Chair x Anissa Castillo x Witt Featherston x Kevin Koch ab Carl Larosche x Harmony Grogan ab Trey McWhorter ab Blake Tollett x Beth Valenzuela x Caroline Wright DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Meghan King gave an update from Preservation Austin about upcoming events and opportunities. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 3, 2022 – Offered for consent approval Commissioners Castillo and Valenzuela arrive later in the meeting. MOTION: Approve the minutes, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Featherston seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. 1 BRIEFINGS 2. Equity-Based Preservation Plan Presenter: Cara Bertron 3. Historic Design Standards Presenter: Cara Bertron PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 4. HR-2022-084104 – 6301 Bluff Springs Rd. – Applicant requested postponement Sebron Sneed House Council District 2 Proposal: New construction (Postponed August 3, 2022) Applicant: Christi Mueck City Staff: Kimberly Collins, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1801 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request to the next HLC meeting on October 5, 2022 to allow additional time for the applicant to bring the Commission the materials requested at the August 3rd , 2022 meeting: Preservation Plan containing the following elements-a professional engineering report with stabilization recommendations and implementation program, a professional archaeological assessment/report, including an acceptable plan for monitoring of the ruins, a field study of the Site with the likelihood of adverse effects on known or possible unknown resources on the site, including any need for exploratory testing, monitoring, or mitigation if historic resources or remains may be unearthed during construction. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to October 5, 2022, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Featherston seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. 5. HR-2022-060641 – 800 Edgecliff Ter. – Consent Postponement Helena and Robert Ziller House Council District 9 Proposal: New construction of a therapy pool house Applicant: …
Historic Landmark Commission 2023 Meeting Dates & Deadlines Fees for the Historic Landmark Commission must be paid in full prior to the fee deadline to be placed on the agenda for the corresponding HLC meeting. Application Deadline Fee Deadline Meeting Date Friday, December 16, 2022 Tuesday, December 20, 2022 Wednesday, Jaunary 11, 2023 Friday, January 6, 2023 Thursday, January 12, 2023 Wednesday, February 1, 2023 Friday, February 3, 2023 Thursday, February 9, 2023 Wednesday, March 1, 2023 Friday, March 10, 2023 Thursday, March 16, 2023 Wednesday, April 5, 2023 Friday, April 7, 2023 Thursday, April 13, 2023 Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Friday, May 12, 2023 Thursday, May 18, 2023 Wednesday, June 7, 2023 Friday, June 9, 2023 Thursday, June 15, 2023 Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Friday, July 7, 2023 Thursday, July 13, 2023 Wednesday, August 2, 2023 Friday, August 11, 2023 Thursday, August 17, 2023 Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Friday, September 8, 2023 Thursday, September 14, 2023 Wednesday, October 4, 2023 Friday, October 6, 2023 Thursday, October 12, 2023 Wednesday, November 1, 2023 Friday, November 17, 2023 Tuesday, November 21, 2023 Wednesday, December 13, 2023
P A G E 1 PRELIMINARY - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION | OCTOBER 5, 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 | OCTOBER 5, 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 | OCTOBER 5, 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 | OCTOBER 5, 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 | OCTOBER 5, 2022HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PACKAGE | …
