B.2.b - 207 W 33rd St - public comment — original pdf
Backup
Historic Landmark Commission Homepage
B.3.b - 3908 Avenue H - public comment — original pdf
Backup
B.4.a - 4203 Speedway - public comment — original pdf
Backup
B.5.a - 1104 E 10th St - public comment — original pdf
Backup
B.5.b - 1104 E 10th St - public comment — original pdf
Backup
B.5.c - 1104 E 10th St - public comment — original pdf
Backup
C.1.f - 804 Rutherford Pl - public comment — original pdf
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged Paula Kothmann Friday, February 25, 2022 12:13 PM PAZ Preservation Paula Kothmann 804 Rutherford Place PC_Improvement Values_SF TH vs Downtown HLC Meeting Feb 28, 2022.pdf; THZC7PointsOnePageCommitteeFinal.pdf *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners: Representing SRCC (~5,000 households): 3. PRESERVATION / DEMOLITION We agree with The Imagine Austin Plan, which advises that comprehensive urban planning and design should protect historic areas and help maintain neighborhood character. However , McMansion FAR limits are not sufficient to discourage the extensive demolition of residences within the central neighborhoods. Preservation incentives, such as more flexibility in regard to ADUs coupled with greater density rather than new development, are a positive step and another tool to avoid extensive demolition Representing myself: 1. I ask for a postponement on 804 Rutherford Place because there was no notice of a public meeting posted at the property. 2. Attached please find improvement values for 804 Rutherford Place, 806 Rutherford Place, and surrounding properties. Improvement values for these two properties more than doubled from 2020-2021 It's my opinion that the huge increase in property tax burden may have prompted the landlords of these properties to sell It's my opinion that if we had some kind of City historic property tax credit for preservation, more landlords would be able to keep their properties and we'd have less demolitions Travis Heights is losing some relatively affordable rentals that require no subsidy from taxpayers The commercial improvement values are laughably low compared to residential, although for landlords their properties are "commercial" landlords don't get the same homestead exemption that protects other residents please consider initiating some kind of preservation incentive with the City to help us preserve our old, affordable rentals to keep Travis Heights diverse i Thank you for your consideration, Paula Kothmann 1 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 Outline of the South River City Citizens’ Position 2019 Regarding Proposed Land Use Code Revision 1. SHADES OF TRANSITION ZONES We agree that the City should allow for more housing density along the corridors of Congress Avenue, Riverside, IH-35, Ben White Boulevard, …
C.1.g - 804 Rutherford Pl - public comment — original pdf
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Sunday, February 27, 2022 10:22 AM PAZ Preservation Case no. 22-001198 804 Rutherford This message is from Cherie J Deutchman. I live at 1318 Travis Heights Blvd. I object to granting a demolition permit in the referenced case. As the staff report states, the current structure is an example of an eclectic architectural style and the proposed new construction is not compatible with adjacent structures in design. 1
C.1.h - 804 Rutherford Pl - public comment — original pdf
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Melanie Martinez Sunday, February 27, 2022 9:34 PM Subject: 804 Rutherford C.1. *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioner, I am so sad to see this charming duplex on a list of proposed demolitions. This is one of those homes that makes people smile and is such a special character in our historic district that people will literally cry if it is torn down. I wish it had been landmarked years ago and hope there is a chance for that now. As you know, Travis Heights-Fairview Park finally achieved our listing as a National Register district after 15 years of struggle. I hate thinking I wasted those years, only to see this happen. Surely, there must be a way to remodel the interior to the new owners’ needs without harming the facade. Ideally, keeping it a duplex would benefit our neighborhood the most, and may even be of benefit to the new owner, should they take advantage of the tax incentives available to them if it’s used as a rental property. Along with our beautiful oaks, the variety of architectural styles and housing types in our community is part of its appeal. I know it is difficult to initiate landmark status, but I believe this property meets all the criteria and is too unique to be demolished. I hope you can help the owner find a way to preserve this gem and help us keep our historic district’s character intact. Thank you, Melanie Martinez 1214 Newning Ave. 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
C.1_C.2_C.8_C.9_C.10_C.11 - 3 - Travis Heights NRHD projects - public comment — original pdf
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Paula Kothmann Sunday, February 27, 2022 12:00 PM PAZ Preservation Paula Kothmann protests for demolitions within SRCC PC_Preservation & Affordable Housing San Antonio.pdf; Preservation_Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credit_Annotated.pdf; THZC7PointsOnePageCommitteeFinal.pdf *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners: 1. PRESERVATION / DEMOLITION We agree with The Imagine Austin Plan, which advises that comprehensive urban planning and design should protect historic areas and help maintain neighborhood character. However, McMansion FAR limits are not sufficient to discourage the extensive demolition of residences within the central neighborhoods. Preservation incentives, such as more flexibility in regard to ADUs coupled with greater density rather than new development, are a positive step and another tool to avoid extensive demolitions. Please see my protests and reasons for the following properties to be reviewed by you at the 2/28/2022 meeting: C.1. 804 Rutherford Place – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – Postpone: no sign notifying public of this meeting This property was a duplex rental. Fair market value rental income is about $50K gross and the taxes in 2020 were $17,354.38, over 33% It's no wonder that landlords sell, displacing tenants and diminishing diversity in urban neighborhoods! The landlords sold the property about May 2021, after learning about the appraised value, which rose a staggering $205,287 from 2020 to 2020, about 145%. I believe that if landlords had some tax incentives such as those offered in San Antonio, see attached, they might have held on to their property. Or maybe the City could help the tenant buy the property? Preservation_Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credit_... To help protect y ou r priv acy , Micro so ft Office prev ented au tomatic download of this pictu re from the Internet. C.2. 512 E. Monroe Street – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – Postpone C.8. 700 E. Monroe Street – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – Postpone To help protect y ou r priv acy , Micro so ft Office prev ented au tomatic download of this pictu re from the Internet. 1 C.9. 1505 Alameda Drive - Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – Postpone: no sign notifying public of this meeting I believe that if owners who want a Historic Landmark Designation were able to apply for one with less of a burden about meeting very stringent criteria, more owners would …
C.10.c - 1803 Kenwood Ave - public comment — original pdf
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Melanie Martinez Sunday, February 27, 2022 9:50 PM Cc: Subject: Brummett, Elizabeth; PAZ Preservation 1803 Kenwood C.10.1 Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners, As a resident of the Travis Heights‐Fairview Park Historic District, I am opposed to the demolition of 1803 Kenwood. It is an important part of the character of this block and the proposed new building would detract from the character of the entire streetscape. To demolish this Minimal Traditional house would be a sad statement about how little Austin values its historic districts. No, it's probably not a landmark, which doesn't give me hope for saving it, but I wish there was some way the owner could try and understand how their design affects others around them and basically ruins the whole block with its incompatibility? Is there any way this can be reconsidered? Would the residents of Kenwood Street be open to becoming a Local Historic District and is this something the City could help with? I believe there is someone who would love to live in this house just the way it is! Thank you, Melanie Martinez 1214 Newning Ave. 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
C.10.d - 1803 Kenwood Ave - public comment — original pdf
Backup
C.14.a - 200 Arnulfo Alonso Way - public comment — original pdf
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Alex Robinette Friday, February 25, 2022 5:18 PM PAZ Preservation Zilker Clubhouse Case #HR 22-014750-200 Comments *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Alex Robinette 2500 Hatley Dr. Austin, TX 78746 Property owner within 500ft. of the subject property Historic Landmark Commission: I am writing in full support of the proposed improvements to the Zilker Clubhouse. I have lived very close to the clubhouse for 14 years, have been attending events there since I was very young, and often incorporate it in my daily walks, along with Lookout Point and the lower Zilker Nature Preserve Trails. I am also an architect, and very fond of the works by Limbacher and Godfrey. I have thought about this property a lot and subtle improvements that could be made, so I am thrilled that they have been hired to address these needs in a thoughtful way. In particular, I appreciate the way they have brought the entire property into the process by opening up the west and taking note of the lawn and views to the north. This area is a hidden gem that will greatly enhance the experience for visitors. I love the increased connectivity to Lookout Point, and although its wild nature is a big part of the appeal, I’d like to see ways to deter the broken bottles and graffiti, perhaps with cameras, improved signage signaling that this is not a neglected area, and occasional security patrols. One area that was not addressed in the presentation was lighting. Currently there are really terrible unshielded lights on poles in the parking lot that cause a lot of light pollution. I am assuming great care will be taken to provide dark sky compliant lighting. Thank you for searching for a less prominent home for the dumpsters. I like the effort to maintain the natural feel of the parking area, with the obvious 'refined rustic’ improvements. The landscaping is also a lovely addition. I think the gate design provides such a welcoming feel while giving just the right amount of acknowledgement to this historic Austin treasure. I wouldn’t change a thing about the plans. It may seem simple, but they have deftly navigated a list of constraints and needs. I look forward to seeing these improvements! Alex Robinette Rollingwood Resident 1 Board Member, Austin Parks Foundation CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from …
C.14.b - 200 Arnulfo Alonso Way - public comment — original pdf
Backup
C.15.3 - 1510 Pease Rd - Applicant Presentation — original pdf
1510 PEASE OLD WEST AUSTIN COA Historical Landmark Commission Meeting February 28, 2022 Presented by Jennifer Hanlen & Ben May PER LDC 25- 2-352 CONTRIBUTING FACTORS – 1OUT OF 5 • ARCHITECTURE - . The house was built in or around 1930 and while does represent a good example of a Tudor-style multi- family residence and does appear to convey architectural significance, it is still almost 100 years old with zero to no maintenance records. The house does not display high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction • HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONS - Historical association. The property does not have significant historical associations. There does not appear to be any historical associations with the house nor significant associations with persons, groups, institutions, businesses, or events of historic importance which contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation, nor represents a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. • ARCHEOLOGY - The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. • COMMUNITY VALUE - The house does not possess a unique community location, physical characteristic property has a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, a neighborhood, or a particular group. • LANDSCAPE FEATURES - The property does not have significant natural or designed landscape with any value to City of Austin. 1510 PEASE – EXISTING RESIDENCE / CONDITIONS 1510 PEASE – EXISTING RESIDENCE / CONDITIONS 1510 PEASE - PROPOSED RENDERING 1510 PEASE - PROPOSED RENDERING – AERIAL VIEW A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S NOTES: 569.90' 570.24' 571.46' 572.68' 574.13' 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 571.00' 572.25' 572.50' 573.50' 572.50' AT GRADE 574.00' AT GRADE 571.00' 570.00' 572.75' AT GRADE 574.00' 575.50' 571.50' 570.00' 571.00' 564.75' 570.50' AT GRADE 573.00' 572.00' 568.94' 569.33' 570.27' 571.35' 572.61' SITEPLAN :: EXISTING LAYOUT 1 SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" 7'-0"' 13'-0"' 18'-6"' 4'-6"' 37'-10"' 17'-8"' 569.90' 570.24' 5 ' - 6 " ' 4'-10"' 6'-0"' POOL BATH ' " 0 - ' 7 POOL BAR ' " 6 - ' 3 ' " 0 - ' 1 …
C.4.a - 1410 Alameda Dr - public comment — original pdf
Backup
C.8.b - 700 E Monroe St - public comment — original pdf
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: David Todd Saturday, February 26, 2022 10:46 AM PAZ Preservation 700 East Monroe / HR 22-011680 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Ms. Allen, please register my objection to the proposed demolition of the home at 700 East Monroe Street. I am attaching the form that you provided with some explanation of my thoughts about the pending demolition proposal. Thanks for considering my views, David Todd ——————— David Todd 709 East Monroe Austin, Texas 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
C.8.c - 700 E Monroe St - public comment — original pdf
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Donna Morrow Sunday, February 27, 2022 5:06 PM PAZ Preservation 700 E.Monroe *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Case # HR 22‐011680‐700 E. Monroe St Attn: Amber Allen I don't object to this duplex on historic grounds, BUT I do object that the demo will remove 2 very scarce affordable housing sites in this area. Plans are to build yet another pricey single family home in its place. For this reason, I OBJECT to the projected use. Another rehabbed duplex would be a much better use. Donna Morrow 504 Terrace Dr 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
C.8.d - 700 E Monroe St - public comment — original pdf
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Salie, Matt Monday, February 28, 2022 9:36 AM PAZ Preservation Comment for Case #HR-2022-011680 (700 E. Monroe) *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello! My name is Matt Salie, and I am writing to voice an opinion regarding the proposed demolition of the property at 700 E. Monroe Street. My wife and I live right around the corner at 1500 East Side Drive, and pass this property every day when we walk our dog around the neighborhood. I do not have a strong opinion about the actual demolition of this particular house, or the probability of a modern home being constructed in its place. The Travis Heights neighborhood is already an even mix of old and new homes, and I do not believe arguing for this property’s preservation would be particularly fair to the new owner since there are already so many new properties that stand where there once sat something historic. I am even of the opinion that the mix of residential styles adds to the unique visual character of the neighborhood‐ it is a reflection of the blend of personalities found in the neighborhood, and each home is an artistic expression. However, what helps unify and anchor all of these different properties is the respect shown to the landscape and environment. What makes Travis Heights so beautiful are the limestone rocks, winding creeks, parks, and lush trees. The property at 700 East Monroe has a very mature oak tree that sits right at the corner with Sunset Lane, mere feet from Blunn Creek. This tree absolutely adds not only to the curb appeal of the home, but also to the beauty of the whole neighborhood. It shows signs of previously being de‐limbed in a few places, but has clearly stood there for quite a long time. My desire is that this tree would be left undisturbed during the design and construction of whatever new build would be going in the current house’s place. My concern is that an architect would want to make the property reach a certain height, or place a driveway that feeds into Sunset‐ potentially feeling that the tree would then become inconvenient for the design. I believe that while personal tastes in residential styles might come and go, the land must be respected‐ otherwise the real, irreplaceable character is lost and a neighborhood risks becoming a physical …
C.9.2 - 1505 Alameda Dr - Applicant Presentation — original pdf
1505 Alameda Drive Unique Example of International Style • Only International Style structure in the Historic District. • Very few structures in this style exists in Austin. • With its simple geometric shape, exterior steel columns, lack of ornamentation, type of windows and second floor cantilever, it is easy to see the influence of Courbusier and the Bauhaus school. • Second Floor Cantelever and Exterior Columns Window Detail Heritage Trees Abut Rear of House 1947 An Important Year for Modern Architecture in America Major American Schools of Architecture start to embrace modern design concepts like NC State under Henry Kamphoener. • In war’s aftermath, there was a desire to break with the past. • It is easy to imagine the designer of 1505 wanted his or her house to do the same thing. • On its diamond anniversary, we are lucky this little house stills stands. An important messenger from the past. Solution: Rear of Lot Use the rear of the lot with ample room and no trees for any new improvements.