Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: MJohnson Sunday, February 27, 2022 7:26 PM PAZ Preservation 1505 Alameda *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I am a former owner of this home. Though I no longer live in Travis Heights, I am devastated to hear that this very special unique home in Travis Heights might possibly be demolished. I dont understand the point of total demolition. There is plenty of lot to add and remodel without destroying it. Mary Johnson 7903 Valburn Dr Austin, Tx 78731 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: William Lehner Monday, February 28, 2022 12:15 PM PAZ Preservation RE: RE: Review case number PR-2021-200516 | GF 22-001167, ATTN: Amber Allen *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Good afternoon – I note that I never received a response related to my note below. Is this included in the record? I received another notice this weekend about a hearing tonight (not much notice…). And in the agenda for the meeting tonight, I saw a few emails attached but did not see mine. Was mine already included in the January meeting? From: William Lehner Sent: Monday, January 24, 2022 5:21 PM To: preservation@austintexas.gov Cc: Subject: RE: Review case number PR‐2021‐200516 | GF 22‐001167, ATTN: Amber Allen Importance: High Good evening, I was planning to attend the meeting this evening but now unfortunately am unable to join, so I wanted to share my thoughts below regarding the demolition permit of 512 E Monroe (I reside at 510 E Monroe St. – i.e. the home directly west of the home in question). I wholeheartedly agree with the statement that my neighbor, John Trowbridge, already submitted to the committee (sent last night at 11:51pm), and, to be clear I object to the outright demolition of the property at 512 E Monroe Street and would hope that the builder/owner could work with the existing structure to make something unique in keeping with the neighborhood. In addition to the salient points made by John in his statement, I have a few other thoughts to add: 1) Our home is essentially the exact same structure/style as the home in question (I purchased this home in 2019), as are the lot sizes/shapes. We have very long lots that have a steep drop down in the back. The original structure of my home was preserved and restored, and the owners from late 90s/early 00s built a large addition in the back to add more bedrooms, as well as a more modern studio/potting shed in the very back, creating a very unique home that blends the old with the new. We have even updated the front porch to have railings that are in keeping with the original molding/architecture style of the house and neighborhood. My reasoning for pointing this out is that there is nothing precluding the owner of the new property of undergoing a similar addition/renovation (vs. wholesale demolition). The lot is …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Mary McLeod Monday, February 28, 2022 1:31 PM PAZ Preservation; Brummett, Elizabeth C.9 HR-2022-006510 -- 1505 Alameda Dr. *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Dear Ms. Brummett, I live at 1313 Alameda Dr. but did not get a notice of the request for a demolition permit for 1505 Alameda Dr. and only found out about this last night. I have lived in Travis Heights since the early 1970s. I would like to register my objection to the granting of a demolition permit for this house. It is an excellent example of modernist architecture of the great Bauhaus School, which produced such renowned architects as Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer and the Albers and only met its end due to the rise of the Nazis. It is all the more to be valued because we don’t have many examples of this style in the neighborhood. It contributes to the charming and interesting variety of architectural styles, which make Travis Heights such a great place to live. I am not opposed to 21st century architectural styles. Although there are a few examples of well designed new homes here, most are soulless monsters of no architectural worth, which we will only regret in years to come. The existing house could be redesigned/rebuilt on the inside and added to in the back if needed to make it a desirable home for a contemporary family. I see no reason to destroy our architectural heritage in this case. Thank you for your consideration, Mary McLeod 1313 Alameda Drive Austin, TX 7804 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: Alison Rucker Friday, February 25, 2022 8:39 PM PAZ Preservation Travis heights: 1505 Alameda *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Hello Amber Allen, I would like to register my opposition to the demolition of the house currently at 1505 Alameda St. Thank you, Alison Rucker 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: Kristi . To: Subject: PAZ Preservation Concerning 1505 Alameda...... *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** 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 to be restored, not obliteration. Kristina Todd ‐‐ Sent from myMail for Android 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: Allyson Pease Sunday, February 27, 2022 5:15 PM PAZ Pls save 1505 Alameda *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** This is a request to save 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. I oppose it being demolished. Allyson Pease 78745 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
102 East 46th Street Hunziker Family Residence Remodel PR-2022-000823; GF-2022-014633 Front of House Back of House Speedway Side East side of the home (Looking south) East side of house (looking north) Hardie Board siding and new windows Heritage trees (backyard) Living interior (not a duplex) Living interior (not a duplex) Living interior (not a duplex) Living interior (not a duplex) Planned Front View New portion Original portion Newly built houses on our block with gables
301 W. 6th Street Historic Landmark Commission February 28, 2022 Overview Lot Size: Zoning: • 0.14 acres, or approximately 5,888 SF • CBD (Central Business District) Built: • Circa 1919 Current Use: • Cocktail Lounge Historic Use: • Ice Cream Shop Landmark Designation Criteria A property must meet at least two of the below criteria: i. Architecture ii. Historical Associations iii. Archeology iv. Community Value v. Landscape Feature i. Architecture • Embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; • Exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; • Represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; • Serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; • Possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or • Represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind building. 1935 Sanborn Original building character has been compromised by: - Addition of new openings - Paint over original Austin Common brick - Removal of historic canopy and brackets - Windows not original to building - Egress encroachment in R.O.W. - Conversion of entrance to patio Aerial Zoomed Out Architectural character is better represented and preserved in the historic 6th Street district, including: - Shallow arched windows - Original Windows - Unpainted Austin Common brick - Rectangular clerestory brick relief - 3 tier brick building cap - Corner brick entry ii. Historical Associations groups, institutions, The property has long-standing significant associations with events persons, of historic importance which contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation; or represents a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. businesses, or ii. Historical Associations Long standing historic association: • Riegler Ice Cream Company • Located in building for approx. 9 years • San Antonio business • Historical Persons: • Businessmen Landmark Designation Criteria iii. Archeology iv. Community Value v. Landscape Feature The property has, or is expected to yield, significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region; The property has a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, …
410 E. 5th Street Historic Landmark Commission February 28, 2022 Overview • 0.82 acres, or approximately 35,868 SF • CBD (Central Business District) Lot Size: Zoning: Built: • Circa 1943 Current Use: • Condominiums Historic Use: • Civic building Landmark Designation Criteria A property must meet at least two of the below criteria: i. Architecture ii. Historical Associations iii. Archeology iv. Community Value v. Landscape Feature i. Architecture • Embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; • Exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; • Represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; • Serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; • Possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or • Represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind building. i. Architecture Modifications and Alterations to the Structure: • Horizontal banding • Steel balconies • Porthole windows added • Replaced doors and windows • Removed signage • Service vents • Removed entrance and staircase on east wing • Fourth floor windows above the porthole windows were enlarged vertically Structure History 1928 – Original building constructed “east wing” • Architect unknown • Two-story brick building 1934 – Expansion to original building • Designed by Page Brothers • Expanded building to the west 1943 – Dramatic expansion of the original building • Designed by either Ernest V. Manning or John L. Scott • Added a 3rd floor to original building and built a three-story reinforced concrete “west wing” 1948 – Addition of 4th floor to west wing 1999 – Conversion of structure to condominiums • Designed by Charles Fisk ii. Historical Associations groups, institutions, The property has long-standing significant associations with events persons, of historic importance which contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation; or represents a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. businesses, or ii. Historical Associations Long standing historic association: • Texas State Department of Health • “…served as the headquarters for only 15 years…” • “Little more than a decade after the expansion was constructed…A new $5 million, …
2012 E 16TH STREET ADDITION FEBRUARY 28, 2022 HISTORIC COMMISSION MEETING CASE # D.6 PRESENTER: RYAN BOLLOM, AIA, LOW DESIGN OFFICE SIDE STREET VIEW SIDE STREET VIEW EXISTING ADU, PERMITTED IN 2014. NEIGHBORING HOUSE NEIGHBORING HOUSE ORIGINAL PLAN OVERLAID ON 1922 SANBORN MAP DETAIL CURRENT PLAN CURRENT PLAN CURRENT PLAN DESIGN CONCEPT: . REMOVE PREVIOUS ADDITIONS TO HIGHLIGHT ORIGINAL HOUSE . PROVIDE NEW COMPLIMENTARY ADDITION THAT NEGOTIATES THE AESTHETIC OF THE ORIGINAL HOUSE AND PREVIOUSLY ADDED GARAGE APARTMENT . PRIORITIZE SUSTAINABLE DESIGN STRATEGIES PROPOSED ADDITION PROPOSED DORMER PROPOSED REMODEL OF PREVIOUSLY ENCLOSED PORCH PROPOSED AERIAL VIEW PROPOSED ADDITION BEYOND PROPOSED AERIAL VIEW FRONT VIEW FROM 16TH STREET FRONT VIEW FROM SIDE STREET FRONT VIEW FROM SIDE STREET PROPOSED SHADE STRUCTURE SUN PATH DIAGRAM: SHADE STRUCTURE PROTECTS FROM EASTERN SUN PROPOSAL WITHOUT SHADE STRUCTURE: CREATES BUSIER ROOF FORMS AND NO SHADE FROM EAST SUN SHADE STRUCTURE IS BETTER SOLUTION
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS FEBRUARY 28TH, 2022 PR-2022-005907; GF-2022-016715 6801 BURNET RD. D.5 – 1 PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Demolish a commercial (café) building built in the year 1968. This commercial building was built circa 1968 and is a single-story, wood-frame construction with red-painted brick masonry veneer with a mansard, asphalt roof. The patio area was later enclosed and retains an exterior tan stucco treatment with 8 large picture windows set at regular intervals across the Burnet Street facing façade. The building has been vacant since approx. 2018 and has graffiti on the façade and sides. The Frisco sign should be noted as part of the Burnet landscape since 1976. Location of the Frisco restaurant from 2008-2018. The Frisco’s closing in 2018 marked the end of an 86-year old legacy business initially opened by Harry Akin in 1932 at the corner of S. Congress and Riverside. Harry Akin was the first Texan and the first Southwesterner to hold the position of President of the National Restaurant Association. (1) Akin is highly respected and remembered for his civil rights advocacy practiced through his restaurant chain. Aiken’s businesses were among the first in Texas to desegregate; serving and hiring black people. He was also known for equal pay to minorities and women. His advocacy earned him a spot as a civil rights adviser to President Lyndon B. Johnson who was known to sneak in the back of the Night Hawk restaurant on S. Congress for a meal in the private dining room. Aiken was elected mayor in 1967 and assisted in the passage of laws prohibiting segregation in public places. (2) During this time the two biggest employers in the City of Austin were the University of Texas and the State of Texas, but The Night Hawk restaurant chain was also known as a top place to work. The businesses provided a higher standard of training, higher wages, and benefits like retirement options. Hoover Alexander, the founder of Austin legacy business Hoover’s Cooking, started as a busboy at the Night Hawk and credits the Night Hawk as where he “discovered his passion for food and where he learned the restaurant business from the ground up.” (3) In 1994, a partnership of former Frisco Shop long-term manager Lawrence Baker and the Aiken’s nephew, R. Harry Akin, purchased the Frisco Shop. The business changed hands again in 2008, when the Frisco moved …
Versión en español a continuación. Historic Landmark Commission Meeting of the Architectural Review Committee Monday, February 14, 2022, 4:30 PM Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. Community members may register for citizen communication but may not speak on specific cases on the agenda. The opportunity for public input on specific cases will occur at a subsequent meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission. This meeting is not televised. Community members may also register to receive call in information and listen to the meeting via telephone. To register for remote participation: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, February 13, 2022 (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to preservation@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to committee members in advance of the meeting. Reunión del Historic Landmark Commission, Architectural Review Committee FECHA de la reunion 14 de febrero 2022 a las cuatro y media de la tarde (4:30 p.m.) Se permitirán comentarios públicos en persona o de forma remota por teléfono. Se requiere registro a más tardar al mediodía del día anterior a la reunión para la participación remota. Los miembros de la comunidad pueden registrarse para la comunicación ciudadana pero no pueden hablar sobre casos específicos en la agenda. La oportunidad para la opinión del público sobre casos específicos ocurrirá en una reunión posterior de la Comisión de Monumentos Históricos. Esta reunión no es televisada. Los miembros de la comunidad también pueden registrarse para recibir información de llamadas y escuchar la reunión por teléfono. …
