SITE NOTES EROSION CONTROL 1. The contractor shall install erosion/sedimentation controls and tree/natural area protective fencing prior to any site preparation work (clearing, grubbing or excavation). 2. The contractor is required to inspect the controls and fences at weekly intervals and after significant rainfall events to insure that they are functioning properly. The person(s) responsible for maintenance of controls and fences shall immediately make any necessary repairs to damaged areas. Silt accumulation at controls must be removed when the depth reaches six (6) inches. TREE PROTECTION 1. All trees and natural areas shown on plan to be preserved shall be protected during construction with temporary fencing. 2. Protective fences shall be erected according to City of Austin Standards for Tree Protection. 3. Protective fences shall be installed prior to the start of any site preparation work (clearing, grubbing or grading), and shall be maintained throughout all phases of the construction project. 4. Erosion and sedimentation control barriers shall be installed or maintained in a manner which does not result in soil build-up within tree drip lines. 5. Protective fences shall surround the trees or group of trees, and will be located at the outermost limit of branches (drip line) , for natural areas, protective fences shall follow the Limit of Construction line, in order to prevent the following: A. Soil compaction in the root zone area resulting from vehicular traffic or storage of equipment or materials; B. Root zone disturbances due to grade changes (greater than 6 inches cut or fill), or trenching not reviewed and authorized by the City Aborist; C. Wounds to exposed roots, trunk or limbs by mechanical equipment; D. Other activities detrimental to trees such as chemical storage, cement truck cleaning, and fires. E P O L S 2 1 : 6 2 1 : 6 E P O L S E P O L S 2 1 : 6 6:12 SLOPE 6:12 SLOPE 2 1 : 6 E P O L S E P O L S 6:12 SLOPE 6:12 SLOPE E P O L S 2 1 : 2 2 1 : 6 2 1 : 6 E P O L S E P O L S 1 3/32"=1'-0" TPP AND ROOF PLAN Scale: North Arrow VISITABLE EXTERIOR ROUTE 1:12 SLOPE = 8.3% VISITABLE ENTRANCE SURFACE SHALL BE STABLE, FIRM, AND SLIP RESISTANT. PAVERS USED AS AN EXTERIOR VISITABLE ROUTE SHALL BE LEVEL WITH …
Dear Historic Committee Representatives, disease to us. Family. Plain and simple. along with dementia. a designated As we get older and our two boys are growing important older and living Parkinson's disease able to provide them to stay in Austin, Where they wouldn't feel "in the way" (their When the opportunity 14lk to her about the vision and excited house that will add quality by. to see us expand with family. out of town, which makes traveling tough. years ago, and is currently eleven Both sets of in laws, our loving and is up, we are learning what truly matters parents, with mom was diagnosed from the side effects with intense dream; that one day we would be that was safe and comfortable dealing we had a wonderful Something are getting Sydney's for But recently space for our parents. with their grandkids, for extended words) came up to speak with Joyce, but could come and go as they please. the previous owner of 1703 Alameda, and periods of time. An in laws suite. for our home, she was not only interested in selling to us but eager Ultimately , we want to create a cohesive and beautiful to our neighborhood, something our neighbors would be proud to live Thank You, ' ' �;;;:; and Lior and Oliver Talpaz) � Current owners of 1705 Alameda Drive and 1703 Alameda Drive May 26, 2025
P U B L I C H E A R I N G I N F O R M A T I O N Although applicants and/or their agents) are expected to attend a public hearing, you are not required to attend. However, if you do attend, you have the opportunity to speak FOR or AGAINST the proposed development or change. You may also contact a neighborhood or environmental organization that has expressed an interest in an application affecting your neighborhood. During a public hearing, the board or commission may postpone or continue an application's hearing to a later date or recommend approval or denial of the application. If the board or commission announces a specific date and time for a postponement or continuation that is not later than 60 days from the announcement, no further notice is required A board or commission's decision may be appealed by a person withstanding to appeal, or an interested party that is identified as a person who can appeal the decision. The body holding a public hearing on an appeal will determine whether a person has standing to appeal the decision. An interested party is defined as a person who is the applicant or record owner of the subject property, or who communicates an interest to a board or commission by: ? delivering a written statement to the board or commission before the public hearing that generally identifies the issues of concern (it may be delivered to the contact person listed on a notice); or ? appearing and speaking for the record at the public hearing; and: ? occupies a primary residence that is within 500 feet of the subject property or proposed development. ? is the record owner of property within 500 feet of the subject property or proposed development; or ? is an officer of an environmental or neighborhood organization that has an interest in or whose declared boundaries are within 500 feet of the subject property or proposed development? A notice of appeal must be filed with the director of the responsible department no later than 14 days after the decision. An appeal form may be available from the responsible department. For additional information on the City of Austin's land development process, please visit our website: www.austintexas.gov/abc Written comments must be submitted to the board or commission (or the contact person listed on the notice) before a public hearing. Your …
Brian Randall From: Sent: To: Subject: Saved. Thanks Brian Randall Monday, May 5, 2025 2:20 PM Sydney Schatz RE: 1703 From: Sydney Schatz < Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 5:21 PM To: Brian Randall < Subject: Fwd: 1703 > Just received from another neighbor. --- Sydney E. Schatz ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: JANET WEAVER Date: Wed, Apr 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM Subject: 1703 To: < We are fine with house demolition. Good luck with project. Jan and Bob 1702 Sent from my iPhone 1
Historic Landmark Commission, We are writing to you in support of the current house at 1703 Alameda Dr should be demolished. We have lived on Alameda Dr. for 10 years, and that house has been falling into more and more disrepair. We would happily see it go, but like to see a new build that preserves the character of Travis Heights. Sincerely, Amy and Craig Rochette 1707 Alameda Dr.
Brian Randall From: Sent: To: Subject: Thank you. Brian Randall Monday, April 21, 2025 1:51 PM Sydney Schatz; Kimberly Ciolli RE: 1703 Alameda Drive ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Tom Robinson < Date: Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 12:25 PM Subject: Re: 1703 Alameda Drive To: Sydney Schatz < > > To: Historic Committee From: Tom Robinson 1710 Alameda Drive 78704 To whom it may concern This is to affirm my opinion that the current home at 1703 Alameda Drive 78704 NEEDS to be torn down. My wife and I have lived on Alameda Drive since 1981 and that house has always been an eyesore. We will be happy to see it go. Sincerely, Tom Robinson 1
Brian Randall From: Sent: To: Subject: Sydney Schatz < Monday, April 21, 2025 4:12 PM Brian Randall Fwd: Alameda 1703 > Hey Brian, this is from another neighbor! --- Sydney E. Schatz ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Janice Lowry < Date: Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM Subject: Alameda 1703 To: < > I wholeheartedly support the demolition of the house at 1703 Alameda Dr, 78704. This house has been neglected and in terrible shape for a decade. It has water stains on the ceiling and the walls, some parts of the walls are being held together by duct tape, and there is one area in the back bedroom where you can see through the walls to the outside. The house at best is going to harbor rodents and other urban wildlife if it doesn’t already. Please approve the demolition. Janice Lowry 1710 Alameda Dr Austin, 78704 Sent from my iPhone 1
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JUNE 4, 2025 PR-2024-159632; GF-2024-161879 WEST LINE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 705 WEST LYNN STREET 9.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1895 house. ARCHITECTURE The house located at 705 West Lynn Street is a single-story, center passage house with a side gabled roof set at a moderate- to-high pitch. The single front door is centered on the house with one 2/2 window on either side. There is a front porch that extends across the entirety of the front façade, supported by four columns. Due to the elevation of the site, the porch sits nearly at grade towards the front of the lot, but at the rear of the property is a full height unconditioned crawlspace or basement. While the footprint of the building may read as a simple rectangular center hall design, the rear extends further back into the lot, including an enclosed porch. There is also a small frame shed on the site, which is also proposed to be demolished. The shed is not mentioned in the West Line National Register nomination. RESEARCH From its construction around 1895 until 1962, the property was owned by the Quick family. John Quick, a carpenter originally from Sweden, was the first listed owner, and later married a woman named Helen, who was also a first-generation Swedish immigrant. Newspaper records indicate that Helen’s sister immigrated to Texas around 1893, though it is unknown whether the sisters arrived together or separately. The Quicks were involved with the local Methodist Church, with the address on West Lynn hosting a circle of the Women’s Society of Christian Service. John Quick died of natural causes in 1945, and Helen occupied the house until her passing in 1962 at the age of 91. The house was left unoccupied for several years after, but by the 1970s, it was occupied by renters. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the West Line National Register district, and the nomination further lists the property as eligible for individual listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high-to-moderate 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: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of a center-passage …
T E E R T S N N Y L T S E W 1130 SF 1350 SF 1345 SF 1240 SF 450 SF 450 SF 450 SF 450 SF FRONT UNIT AREA FIRST FLOOR FRONT PORCH GARAGE SECOND FLOOR CONDITIONED AREA SQ. FT. 1130 SF. 104 SF. 450 SF. 1,684 SF. 2,814 SF. REAR UNIT AREA FIRST FLOOR FRONT PORCH REAR PORCH SECOND FLOOR GARAGE SQ. FT. 1,345 SF. 64 SF. 142 SF. 1,551 SF. 450 SF. CONDITIONED AREA 2,896 SF.
Steering Committee Members: Steve Amos, Chair Renae Alsobrook, Mark Ashby, Evelyn Fujimoto, Adrienne Goldsberry, Paula Hern, Nick Mehl, William Osborn, Charlie Rice, Paul Shattuck, Shawn Shillington, Erika Tatum, Meghan Yancy February 3, 2025 RE: 705 West Lynn - PR-2024-159632; GF-2024-161879 Dear Chair Heimsath and HLC Commissioners, Old West Austin Neighborhood Association, OWANA, supports retaining contributing structures in our historic district and integrating existing building forms into the overall project for new development. In the case of 705 West Lynn, preserving the façade and front rooms of the existing house and adding on to the structure would have a significant impact toward that goal. The applicant met with the OWANA zoning committee and we suggested these two options for maximizing the square footage for two living units: 1. Add a second floor to a garage structure. 2. Remove a portion or all of the heritage tree on the lot to allow for a second unit. This particular case is one that is to decide on keeping a heritage tree or a contributing structure. OWANA will support the position of keeping the contributing structure. We hope that HLC can also recommend keeping the structure. We are aware that the city tree ordinance regarding heritage trees is very strict, it seems to us in this case that if both OWANA and the HLC supports this position there is the possibility of the city arborist accepting this solution. The potential Owner in today’s meeting said that he could keep the first 15 ft of the house and make the project work if the heritage tree in the back of the lot could be removed. The tree is so close to the rear structure that it might be damaged during construction. It could be the case that some mitigation is require to offset this lost. The United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Report “NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES REGISTRATION FORM” lists 705 West Lynn as a representative property to illustrate “the broad patterns of development, diverse range of resources, and salient features of the dominant types and styles present in the district. They have been selected on the basis of their geographic distribution, relationship to similar properties, and degree of integrity.” Listed as a contributing structure, 705 West Lynn is a Center-passage, Side Gable Classical Revival style, and individually eligible for National Register listing. Please consider our position in your decision process …
Steering Committee Members: Steve Amos, Chair Renae Alsobrook, Mark Ashby, Evelyn Fujimoto, Adrienne Goldsberry, Paula Hern, Nick Mehl, William Osborn, Charlie Rice, Paul Shattuck, Shawn Shillington, Erika Tatum, Meghan Yancy March 28, 2025 RE: 705 West Lynn - PR-2024-159632; GF-2024-161879 Dear Chair Heimsath and HLC Commissioners, Old West Austin Neighborhood Association, OWANA, supports retaining contributing structures in our historic district and integrating existing building forms into the overall project for new development. In the case of 705 West Lynn, preserving the façade and front rooms of the existing house and adding on to the structure would have a significant impact toward that goal. We support the HLC’s Architectural Review Committee’s recommended exploration in elevation and section of a second story at the rear of the front housing unit and exploring the possibility of widening the proposed rear parking structure to add desired interior floor area. The applicant has not meet with the OWANA with any updated elevations and sections and it is difficult to support demolition of a contributing structure without seeing more descriptive two dimensional drawings of how successful the massing would be with an addition to the original structure. Rehabilitation, remodel and addition to contributing structures in our historic district versus demolition maintains the vitality of the district. If piecemeal destruction of these historic homes continues, our district will cease to exist and its sense of historic narrative and charm will no longer be visible. This devalues our unique pocket of history in an increasingly dynamic city. Let’s continue to respect and appreciate the reason so many people want to live in our neighborhood. The United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Report “NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES REGISTRATION FORM” lists 705 West Lynn as a representative property to illustrate “the broad patterns of development, diverse range of resources, and salient features of the dominant types and styles present in the district. They have been selected on the basis of their geographic distribution, relationship to similar properties, and degree of integrity.” Listed as a contributing structure, 705 West Lynn is a Center-passage, Side Gable Classical Revival style, and individually eligible for National Register listing. Please consider our position in your decision process as we welcome new development while struggling to maintain the essence of our neighborhood. Sincerely, Steve Amos OWANA Chair
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JUNE 4, 2025 HR-2025-042102 WEST LINE HISTORIC DISTRICT 1108 ELM STREET 10.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Stabilize exterior walls, renovate the interior, and construct a glass enclosure and small second floor expansion. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Remove original exterior stone cladding and retain it to be replaced in the same locations. Stabilize structure to prevent further foundation issues and general cracking and splitting of the masonry walls and joints. Expand second floor space to include a dormer window incorporated into the existing roof slope for an expanded conditioned footprint. Remodel interior room sizes and layout. Construct an enclosed glass conservatory at the front right corner of the house and enclose a portion of the covered porch in a glass wall. Rebuild stone walls and repoint joints with a sacrificial mortar not stronger than the stone. ARCHITECTURE Described in the West Line National Register district nomination as having Romanesque Revival stylistic influence, the residence features a wide front gabled roof that dominated the street facing elevation. A recessed porch is present at one half of this façade, which is located behind two masonry arches and a thick corner support which creates a level on enclosure that is not common to other front porches in the district. The white-tan stone veneer present at all sides of the house is also unique to the area, and was constructed by the original owner, who was a stonemason. A large window in the front gable indicates that the second floor is inhabited space, but the overall house does not read as vertical as a result. RESEARCH Constructed around 1925, the property was owner occupied for its first several decades. Newspaper records indicate that, by 1963, the newlywed couple of Edward Dill Jr. and Gloria Dianne Hines moved into the address. 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: Repair and alterations 1. General standards Exterior wall masonry is proposed to be removed, cleaned, repaired, and reinstalled in keeping with best preservation practices. 2. Foundations Foundation repair details have not yet been fully disclosed pending investigation. However, the application indicates that the goal is to be stabilization for the exterior walls to be rebuilt as they originally were. …
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1108 Elm Street, Austin TXWest Line National Register Historic District WEEEN 60° 23' 00" W 133.00'S 59° 49' 24" E 133.00'S 30° 25' 00" W 57.70'REMODELEXIST. 1-STORYSTONE RESIDENCEFIN. FLR. = 549.90'LOT 12TBMSET MAG NAILELEV. - 547.64'1/2"IPF50.00'50.00'WEST 12TH STREETELM STREETREMODELEXIST. 2-STORYSTONE/FRAMERESIDENCEFIN. FLR. = 545.42'12.7'EEEEEEEEXXXXXXX2.6'1.7'24.9'6.3'8.7'LOT 11 BLOCK 5SHELLEY HEIGHTS NO. 2N 30° 25' 00" E 59.00'15' SETBACK10' SETBACK5' SETBACK5' SETBACKROOF OVRHNGUPNEWPOOLUPUP1/2CRZCRZ1/4CRZTREE LEGENDPROTECTED TR(19" DIA. OR GREREMOVED TREXIST. CONC. SIDEWALKDEMO EXIST. UNCOV. PATIO,STEPS & IRON RAILINGDEMO EXIST. STEPSREPLACE EXIST. CONC.DRIVEWAYEXIST. STONE WALL &IRON FENCEEXIST. STONESTEPS & LANDINGEXIST. 2ND FLOOR OVRHNG(TO BE RELOCATED FURTHER INTERIOR)ROOF OVRHNGEXIST. ROOF OVRHNG(TO BE RELOCATED INTERIOR TOTHE PROPERTY LINE)FLATWORK / PEXIST. STONENEW STONE PEXISTING / NEGRAVEL (PERVNEW STONE PDEAD / DISEASED TREEREMOVED UNDER SEPARATEPERMIT: 2024-143267 TPEXIST. 2ND FLOOR OVRHNGTO REMAINEXIST.COV.PORCHAPPROXIMATE LOCATIONOF EXIST. SEWER TAPPER C.O.A. 1932 TAPCARD. CONTRACTOR TOFIELD VERIFY.EXIST. STONE PAVINGDEMO EXIST. WD FENCESTEPDEMO EXIST. STEP & CONC.SIDEWALK.DEMO EXIST. STOOP & STEPSSALVAGE & REUSE EXIST.STONE STAIR BLOCKSBuilding 1Building 2Building 1Building 2Building 1Building 2LeftRightFrontRearRearRightLeftFront1108 ELM STREETEXISTING SITE PLAN SHEET IS FORMATTED TO 24" X 36". SCALES ARE ONE HALF OF NOTED WHEN PRINTED TO 12" X 18". LEGEND: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: EXIST. STONE PAVING NEW CRUSHED LIMESTONE PATH W/ PTD STL EDGING EXIST. STONE WALL & IRON FENCE EXIST. STONE STEPS & LANDING WEST 12TH STREET LOT LINE BUILDING LINE / SETBACK EXISTING TOPOGRAPHY ORIGINAL TOPOGRAPHY NEW TOPOGRAPHY WOOD FENCE METAL FENCE CHAINLINK FENCE POWER LINE POWER POLE GAS METER ELEC METER WATER METER WASTE WATER CLEAN OUT FIRE HYDRANT AC CONDENSER EXISTING STRUCTURE TO REMAIN NEW CONSTRUCTION EXISTING FLATWORK / PAVING NEW FLATWORK / PAVING EXIST. STONE PAVING NEW STONE PAVING NEW STONE PAVING EXISTING / NEW GRAVEL (PERVIOUS) S 59° 49' 24" E 133.00' LOT 11 BLOCK 5 SHELLEY HEIGHTS NO. 2 1 2 . 7 ' 10' SETBACK UP WASH OUT PORT. W/C DUMPSTER MAT'LS NEW CRUSHED LIMESTONE PATH W/ PTD STL EDGING NEW STONE STEPS & UNCOV. PORCH TBM SET MAG NAIL ELEV. - 547.64' UP NEW CONSERV. LOT 11, BLOCK 5, SHELLEY HEIGHTS NO. 2 ZONING: SF-3-NP LOT SIZE: 7,759.77 SF (0.1781 AC) (SURVEY) SITE PLAN NOTES: 1. 2. 3. PERFORM ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN CODES, REGULATIONS & ORDINANCES. SITE PLAN IS DRAWN FROM INFORMATION ON SURVEY PROVIDED BY OWNER. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS. 4. CIVIL ENGINEERING BY OTHERS. 5. TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO MAINTAIN ALL EXISTING UTILITY SERVICES. 6. TAKE MEASURES TO PROVIDE POSITIVE DRAINAGE AWAY FROM …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JUNE 4, 2025 PR-2025-047801; HR-2025-054909 OLD WEST AUSTIN HISTORIC DISTRICT 3006 KERBEY LANE 11.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a side porch and construct a rear addition. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Demolish a side porch of unknown age 2) Demolish an existing non-historic rear addition 3) Construct a new two-story addition at rear of property in similar location as previous addition ARCHITECTURE This single-story bungalow in the Old West Austin historic district features Tudor Revival elements including a steep gable over the front entryway and walls clad in multicolored warm tone brick. The steep gable covers a front brick porch that leads to the front door. A paired window is also present at the front elevation, and to the left is a screened porch of undetermined age. The roof is a front gabled assembly with attic vents. RESEARCH This property had several owners in the decades from its original construction who lived at the address for several years each. Most notable were Ira & Elizabeth Davis, the former of whom worked at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, and Zollie & Vivian Rochelle, who were involved in the community and donated heavily to the St. Ignatius Church in the city. Zollie Rochelle worked as an insurance salesman at this time. 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 Location is at the rear of the property. It will be visible from the street at one side, behind the location of the existing porch. 2. Scale, massing, and height The addition is proposed to be two stories, which is taller than neighboring structures, but not out of place in the district. It is a relatively narrow mass, which exaggerates the verticality of the addition. 3. Design and style There is little stylistic embellishment to the addition, which results in a design that does not overwhelm the existing front house. 4. Roofs The roof is proposed to be hipped and set at the same pitch as the main house roof. This will maintain some visual consistency from the original structure but will also reduce visibility, especially given the height of the two-story addition. 5. Exterior walls Addition is proposed to be …
