HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS FEBRUARY 28TH, 2022 PR-2022-000823; GF-2022-014633 CONTRIBUTING TO POTENTIAL NORTH HYDE PARK DISTRICT 102 E 46TH ST D.1 – 1 PROPOSAL Partial demolition of a circa 1940 duplex. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Partial demolition of a circa 1940 duplex contributing to potential North Hyde Park District. 2) New construction of second story addition which will cover approx 2/3 of the existing house footprint 3) Replace one window at the south elevation with wood casement window. 4) Providing Stairs to the second story by projecting out onto the existing concrete porch slab 5) Apply Standing Seam Metal roof: Type 26 snap-lock roofing system: 16” wide with standing seam approx. 1.5” tall 6) Exterior materials included horizontal fiber cement board lap and stucco for new construction. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS Minimal Traditional, gable and wing, wood and masonry construction multifamily (duplex) bungalow on the corner of Speedway and 46th Street. The entry façade is oriented South towards 46th street and comprised of white stone masonry with a single door entry and uncovered concrete porch which spans in front of the wing portion of the residence. The remaining exterior portions of the residence are horizontal wood siding. Research indicates that the duplex may have been moved to this location around 1964 from 3313 East Avenue. Directory listings indicate that it was first constructed there in 1940. If the duplex was moved from 3313 East Avenue, the duplex was rented by a variety of tenants over the years on a short-term basis with the longest tenant being Otto and Eleanor Schneider from 1944 to 1952. Mr. Schneider was employed by Concordia University. 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 the potential North Hyde Park District. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 5. Windows, doors, and screens Design guidelines call for the repair if possible before replacement of historic windows in reference to the family room window. Residential additions General: 1. Location 2. Scale, massing, and height The proposed new addition does not minimize visual impact. Residential additions should be sited at the side or rear of the original structure whenever possible to minimize views of the addition from the public right-of-way and should be subordinate to the principal façade. Residential additions should be designed …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MONDAY, February 28, 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: Terri Myers, Chair Ben Heimsath, Vice Chair Anissa Castillo Witt Featherston Kevin Koch Carl Larosche Kelly Little Trey McWhorter Blake Tollett Beth Valenzuela Caroline Wright AGENDA ADDENDUM Item 4.C has been added to the agenda. 4. COMMISSION AND STAFF ITEMS C. Briefing on permits released per Texas Local Government Code § 211.0165 (b) for properties owned by religious organizations Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest, 606 Rathervue Pl. Partial demolition 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 Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Historic Landmark Commission, please contact Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Officer, at 512-974-1264; Kalan Contreras, Senior Planner, at 512-974-2727; Kimberly Collins, Senior Planner, 512-978-1801; or Amber Allen, Historic Preservation Planner II, at 512-974-3393. 1
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Jennifer Burcin Thursday, February 24, 2022 9:18 PM PAZ Preservation Demolition of 1505 Forest Trail *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Austin Historic Landmark Commission, I received a letter that there will be discussion regarding a property at 1505 Forest Trail which my own backyard is against on February 28, 2022. I have multiple concerns about the property being torn down. I have reviewed the historical significance of the property over the years. It adds a lot of significance to the Tarrytown neighborhood. It would be devastating for it to be destroyed for investment purposes. I’m also requesting a copy of the case form that allows my neighbors and myself to object to the demolition and write our reasoning. There are many neighbors on Forest Trail absolutely opposed to the demolition. Thank you for your time and your commitment to maintaining the city of Austin! Sincerely, Jennifer Burcin DDS Sent from Jennifer's iPhone 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: James Barr Friday, February 25, 2022 11:28 AM PAZ Preservation Historic Preservation Office, ATTN: Amber Allen *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Case Number: HR 22‐002112‐ 3908 AVENUE H Public Hearing, Historic Landmark Commission, Feb 28, 2022 I am in favor James M. Barr, RA 3808 Avenue H Austin, TX 78751‐4719 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
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FEBRUARY 28, 2022 C14H-2014-0012; HR-2022-014105 MARY NELSON HOUSE 1502 W. 9TH STREET B.7 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a rear addition and replace windows. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Construction of an approximately 600 square foot rear addition with a roof deck. Removal of a non-original rear closet and a single window will be required for the connection at the addition. The addition will be clad in stucco and will have sliding glass doors and square windows. The roof deck will be accessed by an exterior metal stair and will have a horizontal metal railing at the perimeter. 2) Replacement of historic window sashes with new 1:1 aluminum-clad wood windows, using a pocket installation method within existing frames and trim. Repair and retention of 4:1 wood screens. ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STANDARDS One-and-a-half story, rectangular-plan, front-gabled stuccoed frame bungalow with a projecting front-gabled bay to the left of the front façade; partial-width inset porch on stuccoed plain square posts; flat arches with coved intrados; false half- timbering in the tympanum of the primary front gable; Craftsman-style front doors at right angles, both with a transom; single and paired 1:1 fenestration with 4:1 wood screens. 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 5. Windows, doors, and screens Standards 5.1 and 5.15 indicate that historic windows should be repaired rather than replaced, unless they are deteriorated beyond the point of stabilization and restoration. Standard 5.3 states that replacement windows should match the size and details of the existing windows, taking into account the design of the frames and sashes. The existing window sashes have multiple areas of deterioration, including wood rot, incompatible prior repairs, and poor fit within the window frames that results in air and water infiltration and an inability to secure the windows. Both a licensed inspector and a window contractor have indicated the existing sashes are beyond repair and should be replaced. The proposed replacement windows involve a pocket installation method, where the historic window trim and frames will remain in place. The sashes are removed by cutting the sash cords and removing the interior and parting stops. A new window unit with a minimal frame is inserted and the interior stop …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: brooks kasson Thursday, February 24, 2022 8:44 PM Subject: pending demolitions Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** As a longtime resident of the Travis Heights Fairview Park National Historic District, I am extremely disheartened to receive notice that the following properties are being considered for destruction. I am appalled that the new owners (spec developers??) have not given the neighborhood the courtesy of attending an SRCC meeting to present their , no doubt wonderful, reasons for tearing down these modest homes. I object to each and every demolition until the applicants have explained why it is important to supersede the intentions of a national historic district. Please make my objection known in every public hearing that is available. Thank you. brooks t. kasson 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 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: Russell Fraser Tuesday, February 22, 2022 2:48 PM Wendy Todd; Paula Kothmann Pending Demo's in SRCC NA Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Landmark Preservation Commission members, I reside in the Travis Heights neighborhood which as you know is part of the Travis Heights Fairview Park National Historic District. I recently received an email with the following list of properties that are pending demolition review! This is to urge you allow time to allow proper historical documention and review before makeing a decision. Also, it may be beneficial to allow time for the applicants to have the option of reviewng their requests with the South River City Citizens NA. For example, recently, SRCC NA met with two property owners on Drake Avenue who were deciding where or not to demo or renovate their pier‐on‐beam houses. After discussions with SRCC and subsequent support of a variance for each property that allowed building an ADU, the owners are now renovating both properties. Sincerely, Russell Fraser, SRCC NA Board Member 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 1 C.11. 1315 & 1317 Newning Avenue - Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – DEMOLISH a contributing building 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. 2
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS FEBRUARY 28TH, 2022 HR-2022-014750 ZILKER PARK 200 ARNULFO ALONSO WAY C.14 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Rehabilitation of Zilker Clubhouse, including roof replacement, new entry door, and removal of a prior addition. 1) Replacement of existing asphalt shingle roof with Enviroshake roofing over 1” of rigid insulation. 2) Installation of a new metal and glass door into the 1994 restroom addition. 3) Removal of storage room addition at west main entry and restoration of double exterior doors. 4) Cleaning and/or restoration of historic features, including windows, doors, masonry, light fixtures, and door hardware. 5) Sitework including new metal entry gates flanked by stone pylons, restoration of the masonry and reconstruction of the missing trellis at Lookout Point, and trail and parking lot improvements. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS Originally built as the Boy Scout Hut, this 1-story, limestone building features a gabled roof and projecting triangular bay on main (east) elevation. Massive chimneys occur at each gable end. Exterior coursed limestone is cut in thin slabs with comers accented through massive blocks. Flat arched door and window openings and casement windows characterize the facade. Exterior walls are battered at bottom. Ornamental ironwork includes lanterns, hinges, and door handles (one shaped like an eagle, a boy scout symbol). The interior features a large lodge room, massive fireplaces on gable ends, stone benches lining some walls, original wagon wheel chandelier suspended from ceiling.1 The Zilker Club House was one of multiple buildings constructed by the Texas Civil Works Administration (CWA) in Zilker Park. It was built in 1934 as the Boy Scout Hut. The building contributes to the Zilker Park Historic District. 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 These standards indicate that intact historic material should not be removed from the exterior of a building, and when demolishing later additions, care should be taken to minimize damage to the building. The project entails removal of non- original features and restoration of obscured significant building elements, such as the double doors at the west entry. 3. Roofs Roofing projects should use a material appropriate to the building’s history and character and retain the roof’s configuration and features. …
Allen, Amber From: Romalda To: Subject: PAZ Preservation 1505 Alameda demo permit *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Dear Landmark Commission, If this house is not zoned as historic, it should be. I oppose a demolition permit. Romalda Allsup 2111 Quarry Road Austin, TX 78703 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: paige thomas Thursday, February 24, 2022 10:27 PM PAZ Preservation 1505 Alameda, built in 1947, is one of the few Bauhaus/Modernist structures from the immediate post-war period remaining in Austin and this little gem, which adds to our neighborhood’s historic character, deserves some TLC, not obliteration 1
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Calli Alford Friday, February 25, 2022 11:22 AM PAZ Preservation Re: 1505 Alameda Proposed Demolition Hi Amber, Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. I oppose the demolition of the house located at 1505 Alameda due to its historical significance. Preserving older homes is an important way to protect the culture, feel and aesthetic of the neighborhood. There are plenty of other development opportunities in the Austin area. Thanks, Calli Alford On Fri, Feb 25, 2022 at 11:16 AM PAZ Preservation <Preservation@austintexas.gov> wrote: You can simply send me a statement via email. Hi Callie, Thanks, Amber Allen Planner II, Historic Preservation Office City of Austin – Housing & Planning Department T: 512.974.3393 E: Amber.Allen@austintexas.gov From: Calli Alford Sent: Friday, February 25, 2022 11:01 AM 1 To: PAZ Preservation <Preservation@austintexas.gov> Subject: 1505 Alameda Proposed Demolition *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** How do I register my opposition to the demolition of the subject property? Good morning, Thanks, Calli Alford 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. 2
Historic Landmark Inspection Results 2022 Zoning Case Number C14H-1974-0043 C14H-1977-0008 C14H-1977-0009 C14H-1977-0011 C14H-1978-0010 C14H-1978-0045-B C14H-1978-0048 C14H-1982-0001-F C14H-1982-0018 C14H-1986-0015 C14H-1986-0041 C14H-1988-0005 C14H-1991-0002 C14H-2000-0009 C14H-2004-0008 C14H-2008-0019 C14H-2014-0010 C14H-1974-0001 C14H-1974-0002 C14H-1974-0003 C14H-1974-0004 C14H-1974-0006 C14H-1974-0008 C14H-1974-0009 C14H-1974-0014 C14H-1974-0015 C14H-1974-0016 C14H-1974-0017 C14H-1974-0017-A C14H-1974-0019 C14H-1974-0020 C14H-1974-0021 Building Name Driskill, Day & Ford Building Depot Hotel Horton Duval House Seaborn Sneed Home Joseph Nalle Building Risher - Roach Building Mansbendel - Williams House Jacob Larmour Block (F) Sauter - Alley House Grandberry Building Mccallum, Arthur N. And Jane Y., House Monroe Building Wooten Medical Offices Berner-Clark-Mercado House Mitchell-Robertson Building Blondie Pharr House Majors-Butler-Thomas House Howson House Walter Tips House Daniel Caswell House Millican House Michael Paggi House Oliphant House Red - Purcell House St. Charles House Elizabet Ney Museum O Henry Museum St. David'S Episcopal Church Castleman-Bull House Hirshfeld House And Cottage Smoot Family Home Taylor Lime Kiln Street Address 403 E 6th Street 504 E 5th Street 6706 Bluff Springs Road 1801 Nelms Drive 409 E 6th Street 511 E 6th Street 3824 Avenue F 916 Congress Avenue 4012 Avenue F 907 Congress Avenue 613 W 32nd Street 300 E 6th Street 109 E 10th Street 1807 E Cesar Chavez Street 909 Congress Avenue 801 Highland Avenue 1119 E 11th Street 700 San Antonio Street 2336 S Congress Avenue 1404 West Avenue 1610 West Avenue 211 S Lamar Boulevard 3900 Avenue C 210 Academy Drive 316 E 6th Street 304 E 44th Street 409 E 5th Street 300 E 7th Street 201 Red River Street 303 W 9th Street 1316 W 6th Street 2614 Pecos St Inspection Result Fail Fail Fail Fail Fail Fail Fail Fail Fail Fail Fail Fail Fail Fail Fail Fail Fail Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Property ID 206040103 206040514 423060302 422060104 206040105 206040507 219060509 206030507 219060707 206031003 217020504 206031715 206031011 202070924 206031004 108030801 205070505 206010505 303000805 210000322 211010803 105020308 219050815 201010601 206031709 220061601 204040501 206031808 204041306 208011103 108031175 120060109 C14H-1974-0022 C14H-1974-0023 C14H-1974-0025 C14H-1974-0026 C14H-1974-0027 C14H-1974-0028 C14H-1974-0029 C14H-1974-0030 C14H-1974-0031 C14H-1974-0032 C14H-1974-0033 C14H-1974-0034 C14H-1974-0035 C14H-1974-0036 C14H-1974-0037 C14H-1974-0040 C14H-1974-0041 C14H-1974-0042 C14H-1974-0044 C14H-1974-0046 C14H-1975-0003 C14H-1975-0008 C14H-1975-0009 C14H-1975-0010 C14H-1975-0011 C14H-1975-0012 C14H-1975-0013 C14H-1975-0014 C14H-1975-0018 C14H-1976-0001 C14H-1976-0002 C14H-1976-0004 C14H-1976-0005 C14H-1976-0011 C14H-1976-0012 C14H-1976-0013 C14H-1976-0017 Goodman Building French Legation St. Edwards Main Building & Holly Cross Hall Trask House St. Mary'S Cathedral Moonlight Towers B.J. Smith House Robinson (Catherine) House Bremond (Pierre) House Bremond (Eugene) House Neill-Cochran House Bremond (Walter) …
February 25, 2022 Terri Myers, Chair City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Re: Reverend Jacob Fontaine Gold Dollar Building Chair Myers: Preservation Austin exists to empower Austinites to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful community culture through preservation. We write today to express our concerns about proposed changes to the historic Reverend Jacob Fontaine Gold Dollar Building located at 2402 San Gabriel Street. This building is in the former Freedman’s Colony known as Wheatville, founded in 1869 by freedman James Wheat on the edge of the Shoal Creek flood plain. Not only is this property and area historically significant, but the first known owner of the house has a noteworthy history, as well. Had it not been for his efforts, the University of Texas, whose presence threatens to engulf the modest property, might not exist in Austin. Rev. Jacob (Jake) Fontaine was born into slavery in Arkansas in 1808. He was brought to Austin in 1839 as the personal secretary of Texas president Mirabeau B. Lamar. In 1867, after Emancipation, Fontaine founded the First (Colored) Baptist Church in Austin, the first of many churches he founded in Central Texas. In 1876, Fontaine established the Austin Gold Dollar, the first black-owned newspaper in Austin out of his home, the property on San Gabriel. In 1881, Fontaine emerged as one of Austin's leading advocates for the establishment of the University of Texas in Austin, even though it would be decades before Blacks could attend the university. Rev. Fontaine died in 1898 and is buried in Oakwood Cemetery. The City of Austin has declared this building a landmark and the previously proposed changes to the balcony and roof would certainly harm its architectural as well as historic integrity. Preservation Austin supports calls for a rigorous analysis of this landmark’s physical evolution to ensure that any changes respect and preserve its historic fabric with minimal intervention. We appreciate the Historic Landmark Commission’s extreme care with this case given the erasure of Wheatville, and of so many other Black settlements in West and South Austin, as well as continued threats to African American heritage throughout the city. Also, if possible, we would encourage outreach to any of Rev. Fontaine’s descendants who may still live in the area who may not be aware of these proposed changes. And, given the controversial issues related to erasure of African American places and spaces, perhaps this could provide …
