N E W Y O R K A V E N U E T E E R T S A N O E L FRONT YARD - STREET SIDE SIDE YARD - STREET SIDE CONTEXT PLAN NOT TO SCALE EXISTING BUILDING REAR YARD SIDE YARD RESIDENTIAL ADDITION P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 2 | 1 of 5 HISTORIC DESIGN STANDARDS 1617 NEW YORK AVE. AUSTIN, TX 78702 2-STORY ADDITION 2-STORY ADDITION NEW CHIMNEY NEW SUN ROOM EXISTING BUILDING NORTHEAST VIEW - STREET SIDE NORTHWEST VIEW - SIDE YARD NEW CHIMNEY RESIDENTIAL ADDITION P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 2 | 2 of 5 HISTORIC DESIGN STANDARDS 1617 NEW YORK AVE. AUSTIN, TX 78702 STANDARD 1.4 FOR CORNER PROPERTIES, SET BACK THE ADDITION TO ALIGN WITH OR BEHIND THE FRONT SETBACK OF THE ADJACENT BUILDING FRONTING ON THAT STREET. FRONT OF ADJACENT BUILDING NEW SUN ROOM NEW SUN ROOM EXISTING CONDITIONS PERSPECTIVE FROM STREET SIDE AT FRONT RESIDENTIAL ADDITION P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 2 | 3 of 5 HISTORIC DESIGN STANDARDS 1617 NEW YORK AVE. AUSTIN, TX 78702 STANDARD 2.2 MINIMIZE THE APPEARANCE OF THE ADDITION FROM THE STREET FACED BY THE HISTORIC BUILDING’S FRONT WALL. A. IF THE ADDITION CONNECTS TO THE HISTORIC BUILDING’S REAR WALL, STEP IN THE ADDITION’S SIDE WALLS AT LEAST ONE FOOT FROM THE SIDE WALLS OF THE EXISTING BUILDING. NEW CHIMNEY EXISTING BUILDING 2-STORY ADDITION BEYOND ” 8 - ’ 5 1 1’-3” NEW SUN ROOM NEW SUN ROOM 2’-6” 2-STORY ADDITION ROOF PLAN PERSPECTIVE FROM STREET SIDE AT FRONT RESIDENTIAL ADDITION P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | J A N U …
PROPERTY INFORMATION Photographs and artists’ renderings William Lester, “A Store in Austin,” lithograph edition of 20, 1942. https://www.vintagetexaspaintings.com/texas- art/1467-william-lester-a-store-in-austin-the-gold-dollar-lithograph-edition-of-20. Historic photograph dated Oct. 1964. House Building File: San Gabriel, 2402, PICH02749, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library. Artist’s rendering, undated, in historic zoning file for Franzetti Store Building of Wheatville (later renamed Rev. Jacob Fontaine Gold Dollar Building), C14H-1977-0015, 1977. Photographs by Historic Preservation Office staff, January 17, 2022. Photographs by Historic Preservation Office staff, January 31, 2022. Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps Sanborn Fire Insurance Map, 1935-1963, vol. 1, sheet 58. Source: Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/collections/sanborn-maps/. Sanborn Fire Insurance Map, 1935, sheet 58. Sanborn Fire Insurance Map, 1922, sheet 88.
SOUTH ELEVATION (LOADING DOCK) EAST ELEVATION (STOREFRONT) EAST ELEVATION (WITH NORTH COVERED WALKWAY) EAST DETAIL (STOREFRONT - 2 BRICK TYPES) NORTH DETAIL (COVERED WALKWAY) NORTH DETAIL (COVERED WALKWAY) SOUTH - CONCRETE STAIR AND RAMP BRICK 2 - NORMAN BRICK BRICK 1 - STANDARD BRICK SPEEDWAY E ELEVATION SATELLITE VIEW - SOUTH AND EAST ELEVATIONS (GOOGLE MAPS) VIEW FROM 43RD ST - SOUTH AND EAST ELEVATIONS (GOOGLE MAPS) VIEW FROM SPEEDWAY - SOUTH AND EAST ELEVATIONS (GOOGLE MAPS) VIEW FROM SPEEDWAY - EAST AND NORTH ELEVATIONS (GOOGLE MAPS) COVERED WALKWAY I N O T A V E L E N CLR ANOD. ALUMINUM STOREFRONT & DOORS W/ LIMESTONE TRIM E ELEVATION 4300 SPEEDWAY SINGLE STORY STRUCTURE TO BE RENOVATED 9,842 SF NON-SPRINKLERED W ELEVATION (NO ALTERATION) H T R O N N A L P 1 EXISTING PLAN - PHOTOS KEY SCALE: 1/16" = 1'-0" T E E R T S D R 3 4 I N O T A V E L E W LOADING DOCK I I I I N O S S M R E P N E T T R W T U O H T W D E S U R O D E C U D O R P E R E B T O N Y A M D N A N R A B T H G U O H T F O Y T R E P O R P E H T S I I G N W A R D S H T I M P 8 5 : 7 2 : 2 2 2 0 2 / 1 2 / 1 C L L N R A B T H G U O H T I Y B T C E J O R P G N T C X E R E H T O N A I DESIGN THOUGHTBARN LLC 4805 RED BLUFF RD / STUDIO A AUSTIN TX 78702 O: 512 386 1579 INFO@THOUGHTBARN.COM WWW.THOUGHTBARN.COM THIS DOCUMENT IS RELEASED FOR THE PURPOSE OF INTERIM REVIEW UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF LUCY BEGG TX REG ARCH #26395 ON THE DATE SHOWN ON THE DATE STAMP. IT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION OR PERMITTING PURPOSES. PROJECT SPEEDWAY COMMERCIAL 4300 SPEEDWAY AUSTIN, TX 78751 STAGE 75% DESIGN DEVELOPMENT DRAWING EXISTING BUILDING PHOTOS DATE As indicated 01/21/22 PAGE NUMBER G4.00 LEGEND OCCUPANCY GROUP OCCUPANT LOAD PARKING AREA OFF STREET …
4303 and 4307 Speedway Architectural Review Committee February 14, 2022 1 2 3 Project Overview Current: • SF-3-NCCD-HD-NP (4303) & MF-3-NCCD-HD-NP (4307) • 4303: Single Family Residence • 4307: Parking Lot Proposed: • LR-MU-NCCD-HD-NP • 4303: Convert use to commercial/retail – No exterior changes proposed. • 4307: Construct two new commercial/retail structures and respective ADU-like structures with intent to design under Hyde Park NCCD residential design standards in order to keep the character of the adjacent residential character. • “-MU”: Allows for inclusion of residential in the future. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Project Data 12 Request 13
SITE PLAN NOTES 2. 3. 5. 7. 8. 1. REFER TO G1.0 FOR CODE COMPLIANCE. REFER TO G2.0 FOR ADDITIONAL GENERAL NOTES. SITE INFORMATION SHOWN IS BASED FROM SURVEY DATED JUNE 17, 2020 PREPARED BY WATERLOO SURVEYORS. 4. CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD VERIFY JOB CONDITIONS AND IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY ARCHITECT OF ANY DISCREPANCIES FROM CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE ARCHITECT IMMEDIATELY IF ANY DEFECTS IN THE EXISTING CONSTRUCTION ARE UNCOVERED DURING DEMOLITION WORK SO NECESSARY REPAIRS CAN BE MADE. REPORT ANY CONDITIONS THAT MAY DICTATE UNFORESEEN CHANGES IN THE WORK TO BE PROVIDED. 6. DEMOLITION SITE PLAN IS FOR GUIDANCE ONLY. ANY ADDITIONAL DEMOLITION WORK REQUIRED TO FULLY COMPLETE WORK, BUT NOT OTHERWISE SHOWN OR DESCRIBED IN THE DEMOLITION DRAWINGS SHALL BE CONSIDERED PART OF THE CONTRACT. THE INFORMATION SHOWN ON THESE DRAWINGS INDICATING SIZE, TYPE AND LOCATION OF ANY UNDERGROUND, SURFACE AND AERIAL UTILITIES OR OTHER EXISTING FEATURES IS NOT GUARANTEED TO BE EXACT OF COMPLETE. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTACT THE AUSTIN AREA "ONE CALL" SYSTEM (1-800-344-8377) FOR EXISTING UTILITY LOCATIONS AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO BEGINNING ANY EXCAVATION. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR FIELD VERIFYING LOCATIONS AND ELEVATIONS OF ALL EXISTING UTILITIES AFFECTED BY THIS PROJECT'S CONSTRUCTION, IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THOSE UTILITIES, AND SHALL IMMEDIATELY ARRANGE FOR REPAIR AND RESTORATION OF CONTRACTOR-DAMAGED UTILITIES, TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE UTILITY COMPANY, AT THE EXPENSE OF THE CONTRACTOR. 9. WHERE A SEAMLESS PATCH BETWEEN EXISTING AND NEW SURFACES AND/OR ITEMS IS NOT POSSIBLE OR PRACTICAL, REMOVE EXISTING SURFACE AND/OR ITEM BACK TO NEAREST JOINT AND REPLACE WITH NEW TO MATCH. 10. ALL HAULING AND DISPOSAL OF DEMOLISHED ITEMS SHALL BE PROVIDED BY CONTRACTOR. TREE LIST 0 0 . 4 1 1 0 0 . 3 1 1 ) ' 0 0 . 0 6 E " 0 0 0 0 ° 0 6 ' S ( ' 5 0 . 0 6 W ' " 3 1 4 1 ° 0 6 S Y E L L A ) W O R T F 0 1 ( 0 0 . 4 1 1 LEGEND AND SCALE // // // // // EXISTING FENCE LINE OH EXISTING OVERHEAD LINE EXISTING PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT EXISTING TOPOGRAPHY LINE EXISTING ELEMENT TO BE REMOVED PROPERTY LINE SET BACK LINE ADJACENT PROPERTY LINE 8' 4' 0' 10' 20' FULL SIZE SCALE : 1" = 10'-0" OR 1:120 (HALF SIZE SCALE: …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Wednesday, February 2, 2022 – 11:00 A.M. Street-Jones Building, Room 400A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas 1. 2. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beth Valenzuela, Chair Ben Heimsath Terri Myers CALL TO ORDER AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 5, 2021 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. B. C. D. Updates to boards and commissions Mid-point check-in survey results and potential changes Scope of work and responsibilities for Phase 2—community engagement Budget request for FY2022-23 ADJOURNMENT 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 512-974-1686 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron, Senior Planner, at 512-974-1446. 1
1. 2. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Wednesday, January 5, 2022 – 11:00 A.M. Street-Jones Building, Room 400A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas COMMISSION MEMBERS: X X Beth Valenzuela, Chair Ben Heimsath Terri Myers X DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizen communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 3, 2021 MOTION: Approve meeting minutes with corrected meeting time by Myers, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 2-0. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Discussion of updates to boards and commissions Staff will send update memo to related boards and commissions and offer Some commissioners are updating their appointing Council members Committee members requested that the memo be sent to the Austin Economic presentation Development Corporation B. Debrief from November and December working group meetings: Tangible heritage and intangible cultural heritage Meeting structure: discussion of new topic, break, review draft recommendations Recentering equity o Ensure all voices are heard in small group brainstorms o 17 of 26 working group members completed a mid-point check-in survey o Be explicit about equity in upcoming topics, with equity evaluation framework reviewed for a sample draft recommendation 1 Commissioners affirmed the importance of supporting other departments working in intangible heritage, such as the Austin History Center Phase 2 activities: get broad community feedback, prioritize recommendations, estimate costs C. Updates on focus groups Focus groups of cultural and heritage organizations and legacy businesses have each met one time (of two meetings) o First meeting included project introduction and input on intangible heritage o Second meeting will focus on feedback on draft recommendations, as well as what’s needed for successful implementation, partnerships, potential pitfalls Neighborhood association focus group met once; two meetings to come Commissioners can direct interested community members to staff Discuss timing for commissioners to engage Council later Commissioner Heimsath arrives. D. Feedback on draft recommendations for intangible heritage Commissioners provided feedback on draft recommendations, including geographic components to intangible heritage Commissioners discussed ways to continue to engage working group and focus group members later Commissioner Myers leaves. E. F. Feedback on draft brief for January 13 working group meeting Commissioners provided feedback on the draft brief Preparation for upcoming working group meetings: What questions should we be sure to research? How long have programs or policies been around? How do you measure effectiveness? What changes have you …
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for January 24, 2022 Meeting Meeting will be held in person at City Hall Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Public participation for this Public Hearing will be in-person only and no remote (by telephone) participation will be offered. To participate at this meeting, you must go to City Hall at 301 W. 2nd Street and attend in-person. Face coverings are required, regardless of vaccination status. For more information on the change in meeting format, please review the City of Austin’s statement here: https://austintexas.gov/news/person-public-meetings-are-back-following-expiry- governors-covid-19-exemptions This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Historic zoning applications A.1. 1505 Forest Trail – Commission-initiated historic zoning Historic landmark and historic district applications B.1. 2402 San Gabriel Street – Rev. Jacob Fontaine Gold Dollar Building – Remove second- story balcony enclosure and roof 522 Congress Avenue – Scarbrough Building – Sculpture installation B.2. National Register district permit applications C.1. 906 E. 14th Street – Swedish Hill National Register District – Addition/remodel (postponed December 17, 2021) 1808 W. 6th Street – West Line National Register District – Demolish a contributing house and build new construction (postponed December 17, 2021) 201 Park Lane – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – Demolish a contributing house 804 Rutherford Place – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – Demolish a contributing building and build new construction 512 E. Monroe Street – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – Demolish a contributing house 84 Rainey Street – Rainey Street National Register District – Relocate a contributing house Demolition and relocation permit applications (all total demolitions unless otherwise noted) D.1. 4528 Avenue F (partial demo) C.2. C.3. C.4. C.5. C.6. 1 D.2. 1617 New York Avenue (partial demo) D.3. 4608 Avenue H 1208 S. 5th Street D.4. D.5. 3621 Windsor Road D.6. 904 Christopher Street D.7. 1709 Eva Street 608 E. 41st Street (partial demo) D.8. 607 E. 38th Street D.9. D.10. 307 E. 5th Street D.11. 311 E. 5th Street D.12. 2809 French Place D.13. 1700 Lavaca Street D.14. 1704 Lavaca Street 2
RECOMMENDATION REGARDING NOMINEE TO THE AUSTIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation 20220124-002A WHEREAS, the Historic Landmark Commission has been afforded an opportunity to appoint an individual to serve on the board of the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC); and WHEREAS, on January 25, 2021, the commission nominated Bradford Patterson as the Historic Landmark Commission appointee to the Austin Economic Development Corporation; and WHEREAS, City Council appointed Mr. Patterson to the inaugural AEDC board on March 25, 2021; and WHEREAS, due to staggered terms, reappointment of Mr. Patterson or another nominee for a full three-year term is now required; and WHEREAS, Mr. Patterson continues to meet the criteria for nomination to the AEDC: he is a resident of the city of Austin; holds a strong background, understanding, and familiarity with historic preservation and its connections to economic development through his statewide work as the Director of Community Heritage Development at the Texas Historical Commission; understands the organization’s role; and has committed to continuing his regular attendance on the working board; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Historic Landmark Commission of the City of Austin: The commission hereby nominates Bradford Patterson as the Historic Landmark Commission appointee to the Austin Economic Development Corporation. Seconded by: Motioned by: Vote For: Against: Abstain: Absent: ADOPTED: January 24, 2022 ATTEST:______________________________ Terri Myers, Chair, Historic Landmark Commission
Bradford Patterson Division Director Community Heritage Development Division Bradford Patterson is the Director for the Community Heritage Development Division leading the staff dedicated to helping communities create, revitalize, and support their historic preservation infrastructure through the Texas Main Street, Certified Local Government, and Texas Heritage Trails Programs. Since becoming Director in 2009, he has overseen the division’s programs, initiatives and projects including the Economic Impact of Historic Preservation in Texas study; the creation of the annual Real Places Conference and the innovative DowntownTX.org real estate inventory tool; leading the development and expansion of the agency’s digital and print heritage travel resources such as TexasTimeTravel.com, mobile tours and cultural travel guides. He has significant experience in historic preservation and architecture, having completed architectural degrees from The University of Texas at Austin and Miami University. With the Commission since 1996, Mr. Patterson previously worked in the Architecture Division coordinating the staff reviewing architectural projects under federal and state laws; tax incentives; disaster response and recovery; ADA compliance; and the Texas Preservation Trust Fund grant program. He also oversaw the restoration of numerous historic county courthouses through the nationally recognized Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program. He is a Certified Economic Development Finance Professional and serves as an ex-officio board member of the Texas Travel Alliance.
BRADFORD C. PATTERSON Austin, Texas https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradford-patterson-66068165/ Leadership for Historic Preservation as an Economic and Community Development Tool For 25 years with the state’s historic preservation office, the Texas Historical Commission, I have utilized my architectural and historic preservation education and expertise to strategically increase the protection and promotion of the state’s heritage; rising from volunteer intern to the longest serving member of the agency leadership team reporting to the executive director. I believe, historic preservation is a core component of successful community and economic development and should be integral to a community’s identity and citizen’s quality of life. It is also critical that decisions are made with benefits to the community in mind, with visitors subsequently being attracted by community assets. Community and economic development get better results when historic preservation has a seat at the table and influences the outcomes. Negotiation, persuasion, and occasional compromise lead to mutually beneficial results more often than relying exclusively on legal requirements. Throughout my career, strategic decision making and collaboration across disciplines, programs, and organizations has been paramount. I have consulted on projects and efforts in several hundred cities and counties with wide-ranging populations and demographics; providing architectural, financial, planning, and organizational advice. Public and private, successful projects range from one-room log structures to mid- century skyscrapers and from small interventions to major city, regional, and statewide work. EDUCATION: 1993-1995 UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, Master of Architecture, Certificate in Historic Preservation 1988-1992 MIAMI UNIVERSITY, Bachelor of Environmental Design Certifications as an Economic Development Finance Professional from the National Development Council and as a Texas Contract Manager from the Comptroller of Public Accounts augment my academic degrees. I maintain membership in the Association for Preservation Technology and as an Associate in the American Institute of Architects. WORK HISTORY WITH THE TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION, Austin, Texas 2009-Present: Director, Community Heritage Development Division Currently lead and manage a staff of sixteen, dedicated to helping communities create and support their historic preservation infrastructure. Through its primary programs, the division ensures that historic preservation benefits both the quality of life and economic well-being of 1 communities and citizens. Using a national model, Texas Main Street aids approximately 90 communities with downtown revitalization in the areas of design, organization, economic vitality, and promotion. Heritage tourism staff supports the ten nonprofit, Texas Heritage Trail Regions that cover the state and seeks to develop the full potential for using tourism …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Fred Hoffman Sunday, December 12, 2021 7:51 PM PAZ Preservation GF21-154894 *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** I Object to the Demolition of the property at 1505 Forest Trail 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
SCARBROUGH BUILDING KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD SCULPTURE Colina West Real Estate Historical Landmark Commission Application Supporting Documents S C A R B R O U G H - P O C K E T PA R K S Before After S C A R B R O U G H - P O C K E T PA R K S Before After P O C K E T PA R K S D E S I G N P R O C E S S C O M P L E T E D P O C K E T PA R K S S C U L P T U R E L O C AT I O N 6 t h S t r e e t Congress Ave S C U L P T U R E I N S P I R AT I O N S C U L P T U R E D E S I G N P R O C E S S S C U L P T U R E D E S I G N P R O C E S S C O M P L E T E D S C U L P T U R E 8 T H & C O L O R A D O – N E O N H O R S E 8 1 6 C O N G R E S S – S T R U C T U R E 8 2 3 C O N G R E S S – T R E E G A R D E N C E S A R C H AV E Z A N D C O N G R E S S - V E R A C R U Z A L L N AT U R A L M U R A L 3 0 1 C O N G R E S S ( TA C O D E L I ) - E G Y P T L O O K I N G S C U L P T U R E S 6 T H A N D C O L O R A D O – S C U L P T U R E I N S I D E C O U RT YA R …
January 19, 2022 City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission 301 West Second Street Austin, TX 78701 Re: Support for January 24, 2022, Meeting Agenda Item B.2. 522 Congress Avenue – Scarbrough Building – Sculpture installation Members of the Historic Landmark Commission, The Downtown Austin Alliance would like to express strong support for Colina West’s request for a temporary permit for the installation of a new sculpture, titled Keep Austin Weird, at the Scarbrough Building pocket patio on the southwest corner of 6th and Congress in downtown Austin. Two of the priorities of our Roadmap to Recovery and Resilience for downtown Austin are to support the preservation and recovery of downtown’s small, locally-owned businesses and live music scene and to elevate inclusive and engaging experiences in downtown’s public spaces and activate them with art, cultural and music. We support the installation of the Keep Austin Weird sculpture as a tactical strategy that will help achieve these goals. The sculpture will provide a new, engaging, social media posting experience at 6th and Congress that will draw people to shop at the nearby retail businesses and to explore the rich culture and history of the Congress Avenue National Historic District. It will enhance and complement the design of the Scarbrough Building’s pocket patio as well as the series of pocket patios, public art installations and murals already on the Avenue. We support Colina West’s request for the temporary permit and look forward to seeing visitors and locals enjoy the sculpture once it is installed. Thank you. Sincerely, Dewitt Peart President and CEO Cc: Amber Allen, City of Austin Historic Preservation Office The Downtown Austin Alliance mission: To create, preserve and enhance the value and vitality of downtown Austin.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS DECEMBER 17, 2021 HR-2021-180207 SWEDISH HILL NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 906 E 14TH STREET C.2 – 1 PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Partially demolish rear and side of one-story house to construct a second-floor addition with roof deck. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Partially demolish rear and west elevations. 2) Remove and replace windows and doors at east elevation. 3) Construct a second story addition. The proposed addition is located at the west-facing portion of the house, directly above the existing building. It is set back beyond the ridgeline of the original house, and features a gabled standing- seam metal roof. A roof deck is situated immediately behind the ridgeline. The proposed addition is clad in vertical standing-seam metal and insulated prefabricated panels and features fixed and casement single-pane windows placed irregularly throughout. One-story Folk Victorian house with board-and-batten siding and a full-width porch. Scalloped siding adorns the front- facing gable end. According to the Swedish Hill National Register Historic District nomination, the front door’s location has been altered. The house at 906 E. 14th Street was built around 1887. Its first occupant was widow Susan Gaines. The home’s early years were fraught with resident turnover; occupants included a wood dealer, a horse trader, carpenters and laborers, a teamster, and a saleswoman. By the early 1920s, Oscar E. and Ethel M. Free purchased the house; it remained in the family until at least 1959. Oscar E. Free was a printer and linotype operator who worked for the Texas Poster Publishing Company, the Knape Printing Company, the Von Boeckmann-Jones Company, the Austin Daily Tribune, the American Publishing Company, and the Statesman. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential additions 1. Location The proposed addition is located behind the existing ridgeline of the house. 2. Scale, massing, and height The proposed addition is two stories, while the existing house is one story in height. 3. Design and style The proposed addition is appropriately differentiated from the existing house by its irregular fenestration pattern, undivided windows, window-to-wall ratio, and metal siding; however, these design elements are minimally compatible with the existing house. 4. Roofs The proposed gabled roof appears mostly compatible with the existing …
