Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Stef Schrader Thursday, February 24, 2022 7:55 AM PAZ Preservation Case #PR-2022-010250; GF-2022-017172 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** To whom it may concern: I am writing against the demolition of the contributing home at 1510 Pease Road (GF 22‐017172). In my short time living a street over, I have noticed the Historic Landmark Commission approve too many demolitions of contributing structures in this area. At this rate, there be little left that defines this historic district! You can stop the bleeding now by denying some permits. Construction—especially the construction at 1601 Woodlawn and 1602 Pease—has made my life an absolute living hell. I have recorded jackhammering loud enough to violate race track sound limits on my front porch. My whole home shakes whenever they're banging on things or operating heavy machinery. Frankly, I have concerns about the build quality of the home going up next to mine as well as a number of their framing boards are ones I'd have left at Home Depot—but that's another story. Noise starts promptly at 7 AM and continues throughout my work day, which has not just interrupted my ability to work from home. Debris from the construction zone has also fallen onto my yard numerous times as well. Does that sound like life in a peaceful historic district to you? One where I can't bear to live in my own home based on the jackhammering nextdoor? Or where I'm constantly worried about nails in my tires? Furthermore, it is my understanding that 1510 Pease is a multifamily structure—the likes of which we need more of to meet Austin's housing needs. I have not seen 1510 Pease's specific plans, but demolishing it for a single‐family home would be a further slap in the face for a community that is in desperate need of enough housing to meet demand. Having lived through two such demolitions nearby already, I have also been appalled at the incredible amount of waste that gets sent to the landfill from the demolition of just one home. We have to be more mindful of the environmental impact of these teardowns as well. It is deeply irresponsible to throw that much away without a good reason, particularly from a livable structure. If the home is repairable or can be renovated, I'm fine with that—make it livable and enjoy! However, I firmly believe that this …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Donna Morrow Thursday, January 20, 2022 9:13 AM PAZ Preservation 512 East Monroe St. *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Case # GF 22‐001167`512 E. Monroe St Attn: Amber Allen I object to the demolition of the house at 512 East Monroe St. This bungalow is a well‐designed, attractive, and contributing example of 1930s pre‐war houses prevalent in this historic neighborhood. It could be upgraded and enlarged without losing the original 1930s character and style. PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW DEMOLITION OF THIS HOUSE. Donna Morrow 504 Terrace Drive 78704 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
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Thomas Blank Friday, January 21, 2022 7:23 AM PAZ Preservation Case GF 22-001167 - 512 E Monroe St *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I am in favor of approving Ms. Allen’s demolition permit application at 512 E Monroe. This property belongs to her and she should be able to do with it as she pleases. Thank you, Tom Blank 1205 Bickler Rd, Austin, TX 78704 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
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: CLIFTON LADD Sunday, January 23, 2022 6:13 PM PAZ Preservation brenda Ladd Case number PR-2021-200516; GF 22-001167 for Demolition of 512 E Monroe; public hearing MONDAY, 1-24-22 at 6:00 PM Public Hearing Form Ladd.pdf; Untitled attachment 00035.htm; 512_E_Monroe_20220120-00 copy.jpeg; Untitled attachment 00038.htm; 512_E_Monroe_20220120-01 copy.jpeg; Untitled attachment 00041.htm Dear Ms. Allen ‐ I just left you a phone message a little while ago and would appreciate it if you could call me tomorrow. We received a notice of public hearing for an application for a demolition permit for 512 East Monroe St. while we were out of town January 16‐19, and I didn’t see it until Thursday the 20th. I don’t understand how the City of Austin could give less than one week notice before a public hearing for a demolition. I have made several attempts to find information about this proposed demolition at https://abc.austintexas.gov/web/permit/public‐search‐other using the case numbers listed in the notice (PR‐2021‐ 200516; GF 22‐001167), but it only returns the answer “No rows returned.” The sign announcing the public hearing was not posted on the property, as it was laying on the ground in the front yard when I went by to look on Thursday the 20th (see attached photo). This house is a good example of the architecture of the Travis Heights‐Fairview Park National Historic District. It is in very good condition and should be preserved as an important part of the neighborhood (see attached photo). I oppose the demolition of this valuable part of our historic neighborhood. Please contact me before the public hearing tomorrow night at 6:00. Thank you, Clifton Ladd 1509 Newning Avenue Please let me know if you have any information about this. ‐‐‐‐ Clif Ladd 1
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS FEBRUARY 28, 2022 HR-2021-207618 SIXTH STREET NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 320 E. 6TH STREET C.3 – 1 PROPOSAL Exterior work to the storefront and entry vestibule; new signage. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Restore paired multi-light doors at the storefront entrance on the west end of the building. The doors are designed to match a historic photograph but be of code-compliant width, resulting in four rather than five doors within the existing masonry opening. Replace the canopy above the entrance on the existing frame. 2) Install a roll-down gate at the entry vestibule. The gate will mount into the concrete columns at either side of the vestibule and will not disturb the historic canopy. 3) Remove existing non-historic signage, patch and repaint stucco wall above the entrance. Install new sign to screen the roll-down gate. The sign will be approximately 16’ wide by 2’-10” in height. Three options are presented: a. Painted aluminum sign with bulbs to match underside of canopy; b. Painted aluminum sign with flat-cut aluminum letters and indirect lighting; or c. Painted aluminum sign with double-stroke neon to match neon on the canopy perimeter. 4) Replace non-original black tile at the recessed theater entrance with new patterned tile. 5) Replace one entry door with a Dutch door to match existing. Movie theater with three-story brick façade spanning two lots. The section at 320 E. 6th St. contains the theater entrance, recessed beneath a projecting metal canopy with rounded corners, studded on the underside with lights and ringed with neon. Above is a blade sign with lighted letters and neon perimeter. To the west at 318 E. 6th is a storefront entrance flush with the façade, consisting of paired glass doors and stucco infill. At the upper levels, picture windows have replaced the historic multi-light double-hung and casement windows. Window openings are set within recessed brick bands. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Jay J. Hegman opened the Ritz Theatre in 1929 at 320 E. 6th St. and expanded the theater to its current configuration encompassing 318 E. 6th St. in 1937. Architect Hugo Kuehne designed the 1937 theater. It was the first in Austin planned specifically for talking pictures. The theater originally served only white customers; later, it became the first integrated theater in Austin, though Black patrons were restricted to the balcony.1 It continued in operation as a movie theater until 1964, after …
320 EAST 6TH ST- THE RITZ The Ritz was built in 1929 by J.J. Hegman, who owned several movie theaters in Austin, Texas. It was the first theater in Austin to be built specifically for the talkies. The architect was Hugo Kuehne, the founding dean of the University of Texas School of Architecture, who also designed the Austin History Center (originally the Austin Public Library). The Ritz was originally a long narrow space, and was segregated like most movie theaters in Texas and other southern states at that time; there was a separate entrance leading to a balcony reserved for people of color.[1] The theater opened on 6th Street on October 13, 1929. It showed primarily first-run westerns with a lower ticket price than any other theater in town and frequently brought in stars like Wild Bill Elliott and Dub Taylor, along with country music acts who performed before the movies.[2] In 1937, Hegman's son Elmo took over management and expanded the theater to 800 seats by widening the theater by 25 feet. He continued showing Westerns until television siphoned off the audience; Elmo closed the theater in 1964.[1] Cary White, the production designer for The Faculty and Spy Kids, amongst other movies, was the projectionist and janitor at the Ritz during some of its last days as a movie house.[3] The theater remained shuttered until 1970, when it re-opened for three years as an adult theater. In October 1974, entrepreneurs Jim Franklin (artist) and Bill Livinggood renovated the theater and opened the doors as a music venue, offering an eclectic mix of programming from classical to rock and including live theater and movies. This was also short-lived, and the club closed in 1975.[4] Several other groups moved in over the years. The Center Stage theater group took it over in 1977, closing off the balcony to make a second, separate theater. Again, the venue didn't last long and the late 1970s saw a serious decline in the theater's fortunes, including another stint into porn exhibition.[5] In 1981, Shannon Sedwick and Michael Shelton took out a lease and turned management over to Craig Underwood, who began running the venue as a punk rock club. Shows such as Black Flag, which inaugurated the punk era on May 7, 1982, The Misfits, Hüsker Dü, The Circle Jerks, The Dead Kennedys, Minor Threat and others showed that there was an audience for hardcore …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS FEBRUARY 28TH, 2022 HR-2021-202873 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK 1410 ALAMEDA DR. C.4 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Replace existing wood windows and wood siding on the front and left side of the house on contributing residence built circa 1936 in the Travis Heights Fairview Park National Register District. 1) Replace existing wood windows, and wood siding on the front and left side of contributing residence built circa 1936 in the Travis Heights Fairview Park National Register District. 2) Windows: Design proposal includes replacing original wood windows with Andersen 100 Series fiberglass windows: single-hung, equal sash, no flange, with a white exterior frame, white sash/panel, and white interior frame, with interior sash/panel. The replacement windows will also have dual-pane, low-E argon fill, and ¾” white muntins, between-the- glass, of a 3 wide x 2 high, colonial pattern. Replacement of windows is needed due to: “energy efficiency (existing windows are leaky and have single-pane glass). Windows don't open and close properly.” (applicant) Replacements will be the 5 front facade windows and the seven windows along the south elevation (left side viewed from the street) as demonstrated in the plan photos. 3) Siding: The design proposal includes replacing all original wood siding from the original part (front façade and sides) with Hardie board to match Hardie siding on later additions to the property. Replacement is needed due to “rot and water damage, flaking and missing siding.” (applicant) ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Wood construction residence of Minimal Traditional style with asymmetrical cross-gabled roof and horizontal wood siding, with significant alterations and additions including 6:6 replacement windows, and additions of entry bay on the front side and rear two-story construction. The home appears to have been built in 1936 by A.R. McTee a journalist for the Austin American Statesman in the early 1930s. The house was then purchased and sold by several owners including Hurley and Alice E. Griffith, owners and manager of the Griffith Wallpaper & Paint Co. circa 1941-1944; Girvin H. and Ethel M. Sanderson, circa 1947-1949, a Professor at the University of Texas; and Charles G. and Vivian Puryear from 1952-1957, owners of Bradshaw & Puryear. Mr. Puryear was a Master Plumber and helped to organize the Mechanical Contractors Association of Austin and the Mechanical Contractor’s Association of Texas which he was a member of for 25 years till his death in 1979. DESIGN STANDARDS The …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS FEBRUARY 28, 2022 HR-2022-003635 OLD WEST AUSTIN 1507 NORTHWOOD ROAD C.5 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a two-story addition to a single-story ca. 1935 house. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct a two-story addition. The proposed addition is located at the rear of the house and is clad in stucco. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS One-story stone-clad Tudor Revival house with steeply pitched, compound-gabled roof, arched entryway, decorative stonework trim, multilight bay window with shed roof and exposed rafter tails, and 6:6 screened wood windows. 1507 Northwood Road was constructed in 1935 as a rental property for Milton Burney.1 It had few long-term residents for the first half of the twentieth century; occupants appear to have been mostly University of Texas students, lecturers, and employees. Other short-term residents include a Southern Union salesman, a contractor, and an insurance agent. 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 appropriately sited at the back wall of the house. The applicant should consider retaining the unique river-rock finish at the rear gable when attaching the addition. 2. Scale, massing, and height While the proposed addition is two stories in height, its substantial setback minimizes its visual impact to the street view. 3. Design and style The proposed addition’s design and style are appropriate, with compatible but differentiated exterior wall materials to delineate the new portion of the house. 4. Roofs The proposed cross-gabled roofline is simple in design. The applicant should consider architectural shingles matching the existing shingle profile, rather than applying wood shakes where they did not previously exist, as well as omitting the exposed rafter tails at the addition. These changes will help to avoid the appearance of false historicism. 5. Exterior walls The proposed stucco cladding is compatible with the existing stone. 6. Windows, screens, and doors The addition’s proposed fenestration is compatible with the historic portion of the house. 8. Chimneys The proposed addition does not appear to modify existing historic-age chimneys. "Classified 1 (1921-1973), https://atxlibrary.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/historical-newspapers/classified-ad-4-no- title/docview/1563702440/se-2?accountid=7451. Statesman Austin Title." The Ad no 4 Apr 27, 1936. -- C.5 – 2 Summary The project meets most of the applicable standards. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS FEBRUARY 28, 2022 HR-2022-002129 WEST LINE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1609 WATERSTON AVE. C.6 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a rear addition and replace windows on ca. 1933 house. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Remove existing sunroom addition at the rear of the house. Construct a new sunroom with a screened porch in its place. The sunroom will be clad in painted wood siding to match the house. The screened porch extends approximately 6’ beyond the side of the house. 2) Remove concrete front porch slab and replace with a wood-framed porch floor. Retain the porch roof and columns. 3) Replace all windows with casement windows. Windows on the front elevation appear to be within the existing openings, while those on the side elevations have different sizes and placement than the historic windows. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story side-gabled bungalow clad in wood siding. The house has a partial width front-gabled porch with fluted box columns and an arched beam. The porch is a concrete slab with decorative iron railings. Windows are single and paired 1:1 wood sash with screens with a 6:1 light pattern. The front-facing gable has a lattice vent, with knee braces at the side-facing gable ends. At the rear is a shed-roofed addition. The house at 1609 Waterston Ave. was built around 1933 for P. J. Anthony, who lived at 1613 Waterston Ave. The first recorded occupants of the house are Seth D. and Evelyn H. Breeding, who married in 1933 and lived in the house around 1935. Evelyn Breeding studied to join the CIA before working at the State Highway Department. Seth Breeding earned a degree in engineering from the University of Texas and worked for the Texas Water Development Board and U.S. Geological Survey. Between 1939 and 1944, Benjamin W. and Alice Janosky rented the house. Benjamin Janosky worked as a salesperson at Scarbrough’s and EMS & Sons. Subsequently, a series of short-term occupants included a bank employee, the owner of the Fred Jones Garage, a plasterer, and a mechanic. 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 5. Windows, doors, and screens The standards emphasize repair over replacement of historic windows and doors. Where …
EXISTING SITE PHOTOS GENERAL NOTES SAFETY NOTES PROJECT INFORMATION SURVEY 1609 Waterston The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to insure 1. the safety, soundness, structural stability and weather protection of the structure, its owners and the general public during construction. LOT: 4 ZONING: SF-3 NEIGHBORHOOD: CLARKSVILLE DRAWING LIST A0.0 COVER SHEET A0.1 SITE PLAN & SITE CALCS A1.0 PLANS A1.1 RCP & POWER/FURNITURE PLAN A2.0 ELEVATIONS S0.0 STRUCTURAL NOTES S0.1 STRUCTURAL NOTES 1. All work and materials furnished shall comply with the 2015 IRC Building Code, the 2015 IBC Fire Code, the Energy Code, the regulations of the National Board of Fire Underwriters, National Fire Protective Association Requirements, and all other Codes as required by the City of Austin, and the regulations of all Federal, State, and Municipal authorities having jurisdiction over the work. 2. Contractor to be responsible for the scheduling and completion of all required inspections and sign-offs of the work, and shall keep complete records of all such inspections and sign-offs. All the architect's drawings and construction notes are 3. complimentary and what is called for by either will be binding as if called for by all; any work shown or referred to on any one drawing shall be provided as shown on all drawings. Full size or large-scale details or drawings shall take precedence over smaller scale drawings which they are intended to amplify. The contractor(s) shall maintain a current and complete set of construction drawings on the site during all phases of construction for use by all trades. The Contractor shall follow written dimensions and shall not scale off the drawings. In the event of missing or incomplete information on the drawings the Contractor shall obtain clarifications from the Architect. 4. The work to be performed consists of furnishing all labor, equipment, tools transportation, supplies, fees, materials, and services in accordance with these notes and drawings; and includes performing all operations necessary to construct and install complete, in satisfactory condition, the various materials and equipment at the locations shown. The standard specifications of the manufacturer for 5. products called for in the drawings and notes are hereby made part of these notes with the same force and effect as though herein written out in full. Before ordering any materials or doing any work, each trade 6. shall verify all measurements and shall be responsible for correctness of same. No extra charge or compensation will …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS FEBRUARY 28, 2022 HR-2022-003762 OLD WEST AUSTIN 2500 HARTFORD RD C.7 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a new workshop and carport. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS DESIGN STANDARDS Construct a covered carport with one-story workshop. The proposed workshop’s gabled roof matches the main house’s roof in slope and pitch. It is clad in horizontal siding with trim to match the existing house. 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 outbuilding is located behind the main house. 2. Orientation The proposed outbuilding is oriented toward the secondary street. While this is not consistent with most of the surrounding properties, the original ADU was also oriented toward Townes Lane. 3. Scale, massing, and height The proposed outbuilding is one story in height, with simple massing. 4. Proportions The proposed outbuilding’s proportions appear appropriate for its site. 5. Design and style The proposed new building’s design is simple and does not overwhelm the main house. 6. Roofs The proposed gabled roof matches the main house’s roof in slope and pitch 7. Exterior walls The proposed siding and trim match the horizontal siding portions of the contributing main house.. 8. Windows and doors The proposed fenestration appears mostly appropriate for the site. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. PROPERTY EVALUATION The main house contributes to the Old West Austin National Register district. The existing garage apartment was approved for demolition in 2019. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Comment on and release the plans. LOCATION MAP C.7 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos C.7 – 3 Google Street View from Townes Lane, 2022 Google Street View from Hartford Road, 2022
S N A L P R O O L F I N T S U A STATEOFTEXASREGISTEREDARCHITECT25173JBENJAMINPACKARD11/12/21 S N A L P R O O L F I N T S U A A-2 STATEOFTEXASREGISTEREDARCHITECT25173JBENJAMINPACKARD08/04/21 S N A L P R O O L F I N T S U A A-3 STATEOFTEXASREGISTEREDARCHITECT25173JBENJAMINPACKARD08/04/21 S N A L P R O O L F I N T S U A A-4 STATEOFTEXASREGISTEREDARCHITECT25173JBENJAMINPACKARD08/04/21 Building Code: International Residential Code Structural Engineering Design Provisions, 2021 Edition. 12. On top of the free draining, clean, crushed stone, place a vapor barrier. A material equivalent to a 28. Welding of reinforcement bars, when accepted by the structural engineer, shall conform to the reinforced paper product known as Moistop 395, manufactured by the Fortifiber Corporation, is suggested. Placement of the vapor barrier should be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. American Welding Society Standard D1.4. Electrodes for shop and field welding of reinforcement bars shall conform to ASTM A233, Class E90XX. 29. Minimum concrete cover protection for reinforcement bars shall be as follows: (see ACI 318 Section GENERAL 1. 2. The design gravity loads are as follows: Superimposed Dead Loads (included, but not limited to): Mechanical and Ceiling: Roof Assemblies: Wood Floor Assemblies: Finishes: 10psf 10psf 10psf As required Live Loads (in accordance with 2015 IRC): Roof: Roof Net Uplift: Floor: Decks: Balconies: Attics w/ Light Storage: Guardrails and Handrails: Guardrails Infill Components: 20psf 10psf 40psf 40psf 60psf 20psf 200lb Point Load 50psf 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. The structure has been designed to withstand the wind pressures specified in ASCE 7-10, using a 3 second gust basic wind speed of 115 miles per hour at a standard height of 14 feet above the ground in exposure B. The general contractor is responsible for fitting new work with existing construction. Information on existing buildings shown in the drawings was based upon the information supplied to Gogo Structural Engineers. This information is not as-built data and the actual as-built construction may differ from that represented in the drawings. Contractors shall verify all information. Variations from the dimensions indicated on the contract documents shall be brought to the attention of the architect and/or Gogo Structural Engineers, LLC. These drawings do not, nor are intended to, locate property lines, building set backs, nor height limitations. It is the contractor's responsibility to locate the building and construct it to, and …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS FEBRUARY 28, 2022 HR-2022-011680 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 700-702 E. MONROE ST. C.8 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1956 contributing duplex and construct a new house. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Demolish a ca. 1956 contributing duplex. 2) Construct an approximately 3,500 square-foot, two-story Mediterranean Revival-style home with detached one-story garage and pool. The house will have stucco walls with wood accents and a hipped tile roof. Windows are single or groupings of divided-light casements. The house will have a trellis at the front and multiple trellises at the rear. One-story side-gabled duplex. The units flank an integral two-car carport in a dog-trot configuration. Walls are clad in asbestos shingles. Windows are single and paired 1:1 sash. The duplex at 700-702 E. Monroe St. was built around 1956 for the Hoffman Lumber Company. City directories record a handful of short-term renters before 1959, the last year in which electronic records are available. Residents include a government instructor at the University of Texas and a member of the U.S. Air Force. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH 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 new construction 1. Location The proposed house is set back 25’ from the property line on Monroe St. Neighboring properties in this block appear to have shallower setbacks. 2. Orientation 11. Attached garages and carports The lot has street frontage on three sides. The house faces E. Monroe St., while the garage is accessed from Sunset Ln. The pool is behind the house. The orientation of the house and garage follows the pattern of other properties in this block. 3. Scale, massing, and height The proposed house is two stories in height, of a larger scale than neighboring properties. Contributing properties within the block are single story, while noncontributing properties have two-story portions stepped back from the street. 4. Proportions The proposed building’s proportions appear compatible with the district. 5. Design and style The proposed building’s design and style do not relate to adjacent contributing buildings. While Spanish Revival and Italian Renaissance houses are present within the district, they are not in this immediate vicinity. 6. Roofs 7. Exterior walls 8. Windows and doors Contributing buildings …
S U N S E T L A N E PROPERTY LINE, TYPICAL WHERE SHOWN 5 0 1 . 7 8 1 0 5 W M T E E R T S E O R N O M Z R 0' - 6" 1/2 C R 2 5 0 1 . 0 4 E M E M 5 0 2 . 5 4 1 0 5 1 0 5 5 0 2 . 5 1 G G 5 0 0 1 5 ' - 0 " 15' - 0" R 10' - 0" 1/2 CRZ 20" P E C A N A C 500 A C EXISTING HOUSE TO BE REMOVED 4 9 9 . 3 2 S U N S E T L A N E 4 9 7 4 9 8 4 9 6 . 6 7 4 9 6 468 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS NY 12866 BALZERTUCK.COM F 518.580.8824 P 518.580.8818 Existing Site Plan 12.23.21 700 E MONROE AUSTIN, TEXAS 78704 BTA PROJECT NO: 2121 0' 2' 4' 8' S U N S E T L A N E Z R 0' - 6" 1/2 C R 2 5 0 1 . 0 4 5 0 2 . 5 4 1 0 5 5 0 1 . 7 8 5 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 5 T E E R T S E O R N O M 1 0 5 5 0 2 . 5 1 R 10' - 0" 1/2 CRZ 20" P E C A N 4 9 7 4 9 8 S U N S E T L A N E 4 9 6 . 6 7 4 9 9 . 3 2 4 9 6 468 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS NY 12866 BALZERTUCK.COM F 518.580.8824 P 518.580.8818 Proposed Site Plan 12.23.21 BTA PROJECT NO: 2121 700 E MONROE AUSTIN, TEXAS 78704 0' 2' 4' 8' 468 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS NY 12866 BALZERTUCK.COM F 518.580.8824 P 518.580.8818 Proposed First Floor Plan - Pool Sketch 12.23.21 BTA PROJECT NO: 2121 700 E MONROE AUSTIN, TEXAS 78704 0' 1' 2' 4' P E R S P E C T I V E V I E W F R O M M O N R O E S T R E E T P E R S P E C T I V E V I E W OF C O U R T Y A …
700 E. Monroe Street Overview Present to Historic Landmark Commission on 2-28-22 By Fergie Time, LLC • Existing structure is 1,160 sf duplex with mirrored 2 BR/1 bath built in 1956 o Realtor listed as “Great for a new build. Duplex is in very poor condition.” o Appraiser would not attribute any value to the building o Cracked foundation from large tree abutting house was removed in summer 2021 (permit 2021-119526 TP) Prevented us from considering utilizing this as an option Front of structure also sits within 25’ of setback • Purchased for the setting o Located right off Stacy Park with Blunn Creek backdrop behind o Corner lot open on 3 sides (Sunset Lane runs along the side & back) o Two large heritage trees in front and back to take advantage of • Travis Heights a neighborhood of Eclectic & Traditional o Many examples of Spanish/French/Gothic style Stone, brick and/or stucco Arched doorways & windows Tile, slate or darker shingled roofs o Above include 1404/1705/1711/1815 Travis Heights, 1314/1316/1814 Alta Vista, 806/809 Rutherford, 1818 Kenwood, 1114 Gillespie, and Hotel San Jose o New builds tend to steer towards modern farmhouse (board & batten siding with metal or dark shingle roofs) or contemporary (“boxy” with stucco & flat roofs) Modern Mediterranean @ 1602 Alta Vista an exception • Proposed build appeals to buyer looking for a traditional, yet modern home o Spanish/Mediterranean look from the street Arched doorways & windows w/muntin “soften” the modern Small balcony & pea gravel courtyard out front Grey toned tile helps make roof disappear in the setting o U-shaped house frames in large tree & view to creek behind • Continues eclectic feel amongst neighboring homes o Properties directly to east traditional, older homes o 705 A/B Monroe modern farmhouse with white B&B siding o 1601 Sunset a yellow, southern style home with wrap-around porch o 1503 Sunset rock with dark roof
From: Cc: Subject: Date: Allen, Amber Objections, 2/28/2022 Monday, February 21, 2022 1:09:57 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Liaison, Chair and Vice Chair of the Landmark Preservation Commission, I reside within the Travis Heights Fairview Park National Historic District. These applicants are aware of the significance of the neighborhood and property or their cases would not be coming before the Historic Landmark Commission. I have been active in the neighborhood although I am not aware of the any of below applicants contacting or presenting to the membership of the South River City Citizens Neighborhood Association, the organization that supported the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Historic District, or the Historic Preservation Committee that successfully applied for the designation. Until these properties are fully documented and archived at the Austin History Center, I object to the demolition of the following agenda items and cases in the Travis Heights-Fairview Historic District being heard by the Historic Landmarks Commission at the 2/28/2022 meeting: C.1. 804 Rutherford Place – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – DEMOLISH a contributing building and build new construction (postponed January 24, 2022) C.2. 512 E. Monroe Street – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – DEMOLISH a contributing house and build new construction (postponed January 24, 2022) C.8. 700 E. Monroe Street – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – DEMOLISH a contributing building and build new construction C.9. 1505 Alameda Drive - Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – DEMOLISH a contributing building and build new construction C.10. 1803 Kenwood Avenue - Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – DEMOLISH a contributing building and build new construction C.11. 1315 & 1317 Newning Avenue - Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – DEMOLISH a contributing building As you may be aware from earlier correspondence, several houses in the Sherwood Oaks subdivision were recently demolished without a hearing although the properties met the requirements of being more the 50 years old and having noteworthy occupants and hosting events of historic significance. Moving forward, how can our community do better to engage and recognize the importance of our shared mission? Thank you for your consideration and service, Wendy Price Todd 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 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS FEBRUARY 28, 2022 HR-2022-006510 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1505 ALAMEDA DR. C.9 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Demolish a ca. 1947/1982 contributing house. Construct a new single-family residence with a pool. 1) Total demolition of a ca. 1947/1982 contributing house. 2) Construction of a Contemporary-style single-family house with an attached rear carport. The proposed house is two full stories plus a penthouse and rooftop deck. The house has a flat roof with overhanging eaves; various siding materials including vertical wood, stucco, and metal panels; large, fixed windows with casement and hopper sashes; and a screened front porch. The carport opens onto the alley. 3) Installation of an in-ground pool in the front yard, behind a privacy wall. ARCHITECTURE Two-story, irregularly shaped stucco house that shows influences of the International style. A one-story portion of the house is capped by a steeply pitched shed roof. To the right, the second story projects to the front and side of the house, with the overhangs supported by pipe columns. This second-story volume has a flat roof with wide eaves. The front porch consists of a stoop with a flat-roofed overhang. Windows are steel casements. Note that the 1962 Sanborn map shows a small one-story residence on this lot. A building permit record from 1982 notes “addition to residence to create a two-story residence,” but the accompanying permit and drawings are not available. RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS The house at 1505 Alameda Dr. was built around 1947 for Marion Storm by contractor C. Ben Hibbetts. Mrs. Storm was the director of the Texas Social & Legislative Conference. She died in a car crash in 1950.1 Subsequent occupants included the proprietor of the Famous Café, a member of the U.S. Air Force, a clerk at the State Highway Department, and an assistant attorney at the State Attorney General’s Office. 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 Alameda Dr. curves along the front of the lot. The proposed house is set back 25’ at its nearest point from the property line. Neighboring properties have irregular setbacks, with some set closer to the street as it bends along Blunn Creek. …
