HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS OCTOBER 25, 2021 PR-21-139080 1000 E. 38TH STREET D.2 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1940 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH PROPERTY EVALUATION One-story, wing-and-gable plan frame cottage with minimal traditional design features; synthetic siding, a partial-width independent porch on ornamental metal posts, and single and double 1:1 fenestration. The house was built in 1940 by Maynard Anderson, who, with his wife Laura, lived here all through the historic period. Maynard Anderson was a native of Travis County and was a clerk in a drug store before managing and then opening his own drug store, which he operated until his death. The property was identified as a medium priority for preservation in the 2019 draft survey of the Hancock neighborhood, but with no recommendation for individual designation or inclusion in a potential historic district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity if the current siding is original. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a minimal traditional cottage in a neighborhood characterized by this style; there does not appear to be architectural significance that would warrant individual designation of this house over any other in the neighborhood. b. Historical association. The property was the home of a drug store operator throughout the historic period, and does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, consisting of 8.5 x 11 photographs of all elevations, printed on photographic paper, a dimensioned sketch plan, and a narrative history for archiving at the Austin History Center. LOCATION MAP D.2 – 2 D.2 – 3 1000 E. 38th Street ca. …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS OCTOBER 25, 2021 PR-21-139164 1601 CEDAR AVENUE D.3 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1915 house. ARCHITECTURE One-story, rectangular-plan, hipped roof, frame transitional-style house with a partial-width inset porch with a segmental- arched bargeboard, raised rail, paired battered timber posts, and boxed panel spandrels; replacement single 6:6 fenestration; central, hipped roof frame attic vent dormer. RESEARCH According to Travis County real estate records, Mack Blocker purchased this property in the fall of 1914. The lot was across the street from his wife’s father’s property. He and his wife, the former Gertrude Parker, lived here until their deaths. Mack Blocker worked a variety of jobs, typical of African-American men in the first part of the 20th century: laborer, porter, truck driver, and janitor. He died in 1927, and his widow, Gertrude, continued to live in this house for decades to come. Gertrude Blocker apparently never remarried, and supported herself with work as a maid and cook for a private family. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property is recommended as contributing to a potential historic district by the East Austin Historic Resources Survey (2016). Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain medium to high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it may meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of a transitional house, a period representing a bridge between the Victorian styles known for their architectural ornamentation and the more reserved and smaller-scale bungalow styles of the 1920s. Transitional houses were generally taller than the later bungalows, but began to exhibit a lower form than the Victorians of the past; a slow move from verticality to horizontality. Although the windows have been replaced, the house reflects a high degree of integrity for its age, and is also unusual for its continuous ownership by a Black family in an era where a house like this would have likely started off with white owners. The house appears to have architectural significance. b. Historical association. The property was owned and occupied by Mack Blocker and his widow, Gertrude Blocker, during the entire historic period. Both Mack and Gertrude Blocker worked in professions typifying Black life in Austin in the early 20th century: janitor, porter, laborer, cook, and maid. After Mack Blocker’s …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Sarah Arvey Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:18 AM PAZ Preservation East Austin historic home needs to be saved *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** PR-2021-139064 Dear Commission, As a 10 year resident of East Austin, in the East Cesar Chavez neighborhood, I have witnessed the demolition of countless older homes like 1601 Cedar Ave. For the most part, developers replace these older homes of character and historic importance with homes in truly atrocious architectural styles that have nothing to do with the original homes and neighborhood styles. Quite often, these new homes are sold and turned into STR for tourists. Please consider recommending that 1601 Cedar Ave (PR‐2021‐139064) be designated historical, and worthy of saving from demolition. Thank you, Sarah Arvey ‐‐ ********************************* Sarah R. Arvey, Ph 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: Abby Rodgers Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:20 AM PAZ Preservation Statement of Opposition *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello, I'm emailing to oppose the tear down of the house at 1601 Cedar Ave, Austin, TX 78702. I think this house should be a historic building based on its age and architecture. Too many of these historic houses that are in good condition are being torn down for new model homes to be built, making the east side lose its history and charm. Best, Abby Rodgers East side resident 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: Donna Hoffman Wednesday, October 20, 2021 6:58 AM PAZ Preservation PR-2021-139064 Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello Austin Preservation staff. Please take all necessary steps to preserve the 1915 bungalow in the above referenced case. It’s craftsman style porch with the arch between the columns and the dormer above are typical of the early historic development of east Austin and should be preserved. Please add me to your mailing list and keep me posted of your progress in preserving this structure. It must not be demolished. Thank you. Best regards, Donna Hoffman 1500 Gregory St, Austin, TX 78702 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Forwarded message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ From: Your 7 Eleven Rosewood neighbors <no‐reply@rs.email.nextdoor.com> Date: Tue, Oct 19, 2021 at 3:37 AM Subject: Top post: Historic, charming East Side bungalow in danger of demolition To: An application has been put in to demolish a beautiful, historic arts‐and‐crafts bungalow, at 1601 Cedar Avenue on the east side. To tear this house down would be a real shame; it was built in 1915 and as the photo shows, the house has some lovely features typical of its era. (It's been owned by an older couple and needs some TLC.) Hyde Park residents have done a great job preserving the historical interest of their neighbourhood; perhaps we east siders can rise to it as well. I've heard from the Historic Landmark Commission people that they think the house has possible historical integrity, and they are holding a public hearing at City Hall next Monday (Oct. 25) at 6. (See the other photo for details.) They recommend sending a statement of opposition to share with the Commission prior to the meeting; or that concerned people attend the hearing on Monday and register to speak; or both. The case number is PR‐2021‐139064, and the email address is preservation@austintexas.gov. 1 To help protect y our priv acy , Microsoft Office prev ented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Today's top posts Historic, charming East Side bungalow in danger of demolition Megan Crowhurst, Chestnut | An application has been put in to demolish a beautiful, historic... See more 4 2 Last reply 2 hr ago To help pr priv acy , M prev ented download from the In My dad lost his wallet at jalapeño joes on springdale and bolm we called and they …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Tyler Myers Wednesday, October 20, 2021 8:21 AM PAZ Preservation PR-2021-139064 Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I support issuing this demolition permit and not issuing any type of historical designation. 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 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS OCTOBER 25, 2021 PR-2021-139578; GF-2021-154910 1101 S. 1ST STREET D.4 – 1 PROPOSAL Relocate a ca. 1919 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story Craftsman bungalow with horizontal wood siding, single and paired 1:1 wood windows, and a partial-width porch with gabled roof supported by paired boxed columns. The house’s gabled roof has deep eaves, triangular knee braces at gable ends, and exposed rafter tails. The house at 1101 S. 1st Street was built around 1919 for Austin and Sophia Sullivan. Austin Sullivan worked as a salesman, and Sophia Sullivan was the editor of an Austin Statesman column on South Austin news, which she maintained until Austin Sullivan’s accidental death in 1938. After leasing the home for a few years, the Sullivans sold the house to Katie and Otto Bohls around 1930. Otto Bohls was a painter, and Katie Bohls a nurse. They each lived in the home until death—Otto in 1961, and Katie in 1976. In the late 1970s, it transitioned to commercial use. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2015 Bouldin Neighborhood survey lists the property as a medium priority. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of a Craftsman bungalow b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Release the relocation permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. LOCATION MAP D.4 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos D.4 – 3 Demolition permit application, 2020 D.4 – 4 Streetscape and alley views, Google Street View, March 2021 Occupancy History City Directory Research, September 2021 1959 1957 1955 1952 1949 1947 1944 1941 1939 1937 1935 1932 Otto P. Bohls, owner Otto …
D.5 - 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS OCTOBER 25, 2021 DA-2021-132111 301 SAN JACINTO STREET PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1912 brick warehouse. ARCHITECTURE One-story, rectangular-plan, flat-roofed brick warehouse building with segmental-arched window bays containing metal-framed horizontal lites; each has a segmental arched cast stone lintel and a fixed-sash clerestory transom above with a cast stone segmental-arch and a cast stone lintel; full- width independent metal and wood canopy; modern, metal-framed double-leaf, glazed entry doors; cast stone belt course above the clerestory transoms. RESEARCH This warehouse building was constructed around 1912 for the Nalley Grocery Company, operated by A.M. Nalley, and later by J. Gordon Wilcox, a prominent wholesale grocery man in town. Nalley Grocery Company remained here until around 1917, when the Shear Company, owned by Mrs. H.H. Shear of Waco, Texas, appears as the owners of the building in Austin city directories. All of these early wholesale grocery distribution warehouses were also coffee roasters, and purveyors of produce. The Shear Company operated out of this building until around 1923, when the building was sold to the John Bremond Company, which was a grocery wholesaler and roaster of high-grade coffee. The John Bremond Company was one of the, if not the most, prominent wholesale grocery businesses in Austin for many years, supplying grocery stores and restaurants in the city. John Bremond operated out of this building until around 1960, when White Swan, a wholesale institutional grocery company, took over the space. In the late 1970s, the building became a wholesale auto part warehouse, and in the early 2000s, this building was the residence of the cast of MTV’s Real World program. More recently, it has been a restaurant. PROPERTY EVALUATION The building was surveyed as part of a City overview of Austin’s warehouse districts in 2008, but no recommendations for designation came out of that survey. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it meets two criteria: a. Architecture. The building [is a good example of a large warehouse building that typifies rail-side warehouses for wholesale distribution of provisions and commodities during the time that the vast majority of those operations were rail lines. This is a utilitarian building with little architectural flourish, but qualifies …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS OCTOBER 25, 2021 GF-21-154919 308-10 E. 3RD STREET D.6 – 1 PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE Demolish a ca. 1938 commercial building. One-story, rectangular-plan, flat-roofed brick commercial building with modern replacement metal-framed fixed-sash fenestration and a modern, metal-framed entry door. In 2008, the building has a fluted full-width masonry canopy band, which was its only ornamentation; that has since been removed. RESEARCH The building was constructed in 1938; the first tenant was the Brown Cracker and Candy Company, which used the building as a warehouse. The space was used through the early 1940s as a cracker company warehouse. Ben Blond’s electrical supply business was located next door to the west at 308 E. 3rd Street in the early 1940s; that building has since been demolished, but Blond used this this building as his warehouse after the cracker companies moved out from the 1950s through the 1980s. PROPERTY EVALUATION The building is not listed in the Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey (1984) likely because it was not 50 years old yet; staff would assess this building as a low priority for preservation as it has been significantly modified, and only the form remains. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain low integrity. The windows and doors have been replaced, and the only ornamentation on the building, a fluted canopy band across the front above the door and windows, has been removed. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it may meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building retains its form but little else; the form is an example of a utilitarian warehouse building with little ornamentation, but which has been compromised by modifications so would no longer qualify under this criterion. b. Historical association. The property does not have much in the way of individual significance, and prior to the modifications, would have had a larger role in relating the story of the district of warehouses on the east side of downtown that includes buildings on San Jacinto, Trinity, Neches, and Brazos Streets. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property is within an identifiable area of warehouses on the east side of downtown along …
D.7 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS OCTOBER 25, 2021 PR-2021-151456 3506 DUVAL STREET PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Partially demolish a ca. 1934 house and construct a second-story and rear addition. Enlarge the house to the rear. 2) Reopen screened front porch. 3) Replace existing horizontal siding with fiber-cement siding. 4) Replace existing windows with new aluminum-clad wood windows. 5) Install a new composition shingle roof. ARCHITECTURE 1) Enlarge the habitable second story by increasing the height of front- and side-facing gables (east and south elevations). One-and-one-half-story, cross-gabled bungalow with Tudor Revival stylistic influences. Most of the house is clad in horizontal wood siding. The partial-width porch has a wood-clad gable supported by brick piers, with an inset gabled brick frontispiece with an arched opening. The porch has been screened in. Windows are single or groupings of up to three 1:1 sash. It appears that all windows were previously replaced with vinyl sash, though most windows are concealed by dark screens. The house has one-story rear additions and infill at a side elevation. RESEARCH The house at 3506 Duval St. was designed by acclaimed architect Roy Thomas for Dr. C. M. Montgomery, and original plans for the residence are part of the Roy L. Thomas collection at the Alexander Architectural Archives. This 1934 house may have replaced or enlarged an earlier residence on the lot. City directories list it as the home of Clifford M. and Myra Montgomery beginning in 1932, and water and sewer permits were issued to Dr. Montgomery in 1930. Dr. Clifford Montgomery (1891–1947) was a professor of Romance languages at the University of Texas beginning in 1920. His specialization was in Spanish literature. Myra Montgomery (1891–1976) was superintendent of the children’s division of the University Methodist Church for 15 years and taught at St. Elmo and Maplewood elementary schools. She served as president of the Austin Classroom Teachers Association from 1952 through 1954 and as the organization’s parliamentarian in 1961. 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 at potential historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 4. Exterior walls and trim Standard 4.1 calls for repair rather than replacement of historic wall materials. The project entails replacement of existing siding across the house and addition. 5. Windows, …
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ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: TBD HLC DATE: October 25, 2021 PC DATE: APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-opposed) HISTORIC NAME: Casa McMath WATERSHED: Johnson Creek NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Central West Austin Combined A.3 – 1 ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 2501 Inwood Place ZONING CHANGE: SF-3-NP to SF-3-NP-H COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff finds that the house meets the criteria for landmark designation and thus recommends the proposed zoning change from SF-3-NP (single family residence – neighborhood plan combining district zoning) to SF- 3-NP-H (single family residence – neighborhood plan – historic landmark combining district zoning). Should the Commission choose to release the permit, the staff recommendation is to require completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, including documentation of the site and exterior and interior architectural features. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Architecture, historical associations, and landscape feature HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The house is beyond the bounds of the Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey (1984) and has never been included in a city survey. CITY COUNCIL DATE: ORDINANCE READINGS: ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: CASE MANAGER: Elizabeth Brummett PHONE: 512-974-1264 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Preservation Austin, SELTexas, Save Barton Creek Assn., Save Historic Muny District, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, TNR BCP - Travis County Natural Resources, Tarrytown Alliance , Tarrytown Neighborhood Association, West Austin Neighborhood Group BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: Historical Associations: The house was owned and occupied by Hugh and Frances McMath from the time of its construction until their deaths, and it remained in the McMath family until this year. Hugh McMath was a professor of architecture at the University of Texas who specialized in the study of Mexican architecture and was prominent in integrating Mexican schools of architecture into a larger sphere of American architectural studies. Hugh McMath (1904–1992) taught at the University of Texas School of Architecture for 44 years. He was a renowned professor with a specialization in Mexican architecture, and he was instrumental in introducing his students to its principles. He primarily wrote and developed courses in pre-Hispanic and Colonial architecture. During the 1950s, he arranged annual summer trips of U.S. students to the Instituto Tecnologico of Monterrey, Mexico. His sponsorship helped the institute gain A.3 – 2 admission to the Association of Collegiate Schools …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Peter Komassa Thursday, October 21, 2021 10:48 AM PAZ Preservation Re: Historic Landmark Commission Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged Hi Amber, please find my statement below: Greetings HLC, as an owner of a house adjacent to 2501 Inwood Pl, I'm strongly in favor of the proposed Historic Zoning designation. The 'McMath House' has a rich history, a celebrated mid‐century aesthetic, and, in many ways, it serves as the cornerstone of the Deep Eddy neighborhood given its prominent positioning on the Possum Trot throughway. This is, unequivocally, a historic landmark that I hope our community can preserve. Thank you for your time. Best, Peter Komassa On Wed, Oct 13, 2021 at 8:37 AM PAZ Preservation wrote: 2501 Inwood Place was referred to the Historic Landmark Commission by our office. The demolition item was discussed at the September 27th meeting. The Commission saw that the property had potential of historic designation and has initiated Historic Zoning on the property. This zoning initiation will be open for public hearing and discussion again at the October 25th meeting. If you’d like to participate, the meeting will be held in‐person at Austin City Hall on Monday, October 25th at 6:00 PM. If you cannot attend and wish to make a statement, you may email me a written statement of whether you are in favor or in opposition of the Commission‐proposed Historic Zoning of the property. Let me know if you have any further questions. Hi Peter, Thanks, Amber Allen Planner II, Historic Preservation Office City of Austin – Housing & Planning Department 1 T: 512.974.3393 E: Amber.Allen@austintexas.gov From: Peter Komassa Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 3:24 PM To: PAZ Preservation <Preservation@austintexas.gov> Subject: Historic Landmark Commission Best, Peter *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi there, I'm emailing about the historic home at 2504 Inwood Pl, as an immediate neighbor. Would you be able to share the HLC assessment/determination of the house as discussed at the 27‐Sep‐21 HLC meeting? I am a neighbor of the house and was traveling during the proceedings, unfortunately. If the house has been approved to be demo'd, would I be able to submit a belated objection? Thanks for your help. 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 …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: David Schwarzbach Thursday, October 21, 2021 9:33 AM PAZ Preservation Case C14H-2021-0165 8601 Azalea Trl *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Case Number: C14H‐2021‐0165 8601 Azalea Trl Historic Zoning I am writing in support of the re‐zoning request for the above property. I’ve spoken to the applicant, Alta Alexander, and am in favor of recognizing this property with a historic designation. Thanks, David Schwarzbach 8700 Azalea Trl, Austin, TX 78759 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: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged Mary Reed Thursday, October 21, 2021 1:45 PM Myers, Terri - BC; Tollett, Blake - BC; McWhorter, Trey - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Valenzuela, Sarah - BC; Wright, Caroline - BC; Little, Kelly - BC; Heimsath, Ben - BC; Featherston, Witt; Larosche, Carl - BC; Castillo, Anissa - BC; t PAZ Preservation; Re 1104 Toyath, Case # HR-21-115625 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** The Clarksville Community Development Corporation strongly opposes Paradisa Home's plans for 1104 Toyath, which is located in historic Clarksville. Although the board is happy with the size of the front porch and with the exterior siding, we are very concerned that the new house will be 3 stories tall in a neighborhood and on a street, where houses tend to be 1‐story, and that it will include a roof deck. The roof deck will affect the privacy of nearby homes next door to 1104 and behind it (homes located in the 1800 block of West 11th with deep backyards. Also, given its height, the house will loom over the landmarked Lawson House, which is to its immediate North. (Note: We believe that Paradisa's computer renderings of the home it wants to build exaggerate the distance between it and the Lawson House. Overall, its mass and complexity of design are at odds with the simple, traditional architecture of Clarksville. We recommend therefore that Paradisa simplify its design and achieve the square footage it wants by getting rid of the swimming pool, which will free up more land on which to build and allow the company to lower the height of the house. There is just one below‐ground swimming pool in historic Clarksville. It's not a feature that buyers in the neighborhood expect because there are two different public pools that Clarksville residents can walk to. Also, there is a large splash pad right around the corner from 1104 Toyath at Mary Baylor Park. Clarksville is not Tarrytown or Westlake, where Paradisa's proposed home belongs. Thank you. The board of directors of the Clarksville Community Development Corporation Austin, TX 78703 Be Kind "I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear." MLK 1 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged Mary Reed Thursday, October 21, 2021 10:45 AM Myers, Terri - BC; Tollett, Blake - BC; McWhorter, Trey - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Valenzuela, Sarah - BC; Wright, Caroline - BC; Little, Kelly - BC; Heimsath, Ben - BC; Featherston, Witt; Larosche, Carl - BC; Castillo, Anissa - BC; PAZ Preservation Re case # HR:24-116459, 1104 Charlotte Street *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** At its October meeting, the board of directors of the Clarksville Community Development Corporation (CCDC) reviewed the two options that the owners of 1104 Charlotte shared with them for the changes they propose making to that historically‐contributing house: Option #1 features a driveway located to the north of the house and Option #2 features a driveway to the south. The board unanimously agreed that it much prefers locating the driveway to the north. We have two major issues with the south side option: 1. That option includes a front‐facing garage, which our neighborhood's design standards strongly discourage. Front facing garages are not a feature of Clarksville's traditional architecture. Even newer homes in the neighborhood are more apt to have a carport rather than a garage and many have neither. 2. The portion of the addition to the house that is visible from the street in the south side option has the effect of over‐ shadowing the original house somewhat. In contrast, with the northside option, the original house stands out. Please get in touch if you have any questions. Thanks for your consideration. The board of directors of the CCDC MR•PR Austin, TX 78703 Be Kind "I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear." MLK 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: megan jane Thursday, October 21, 2021 12:25 PM Allen, Amber Case number PR-2021-139064 Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Ms. Allen, I write to you about a historic arts and crafts bungalow at 1601 Cedar Avenue, identified in the City's 2016 Historic Resource Survey for East Austin (Volume III, Appendix B, Page 968) as having possible historic interest. Mr. Garrett Hill has applied for a permit (2021-139064 PR) to demolish this dwelling and the case is scheduled for review at a public hearing by the Historic Landmark Committee on Monday, October 25. The group of neighbours whose names appear below would like to ask the Commision for the hearing to be postponed by one month. This would allow us time to explore the possibility of relocation as an alternative to demolition. Given recent conversations I have had, I am encouraged to think that this option might be feasible, if the property's new owner could be persuaded to consider it. There is considerable community interest in preserving this structure, by relocating it, if necessary. The neighbors who have signed this letter are the sample of neighbors I reached at home at short notice. Most were already aware and were concerned about the property. Some approached me before I contacted them, and some had already been sharing their concerns with one another. All have lent their names enthusiastically to this request, and I believe that other interested Austin citizens may have sent statements of their own via email. Thank you for your consideration, Megan Crowhurst, 1600 Cedar Avenue, Austin, TX 78702 (512-809-0557) Charles Banks, 1610 Cedar Avenue, Austin, TX 78702 Marian J. Barber, 1813 Cedar Avenue, Austin, TX 78702 David Ciccocioppo, 1608 Cedar Avenue, Austin, TX 78702 Nancy Lazarczyk, 1603 Cedar Avenue, Austin, TX 78702 Tracie Matysik, 1804 Cedar Avenue, Austin, TX 78702 Rosa Morales, 2507 E. 16th Street, 78702 George & Eldona Reynolds, 1403 Walnut Street, Austin, TX 78702 Casey Seeboth, 1604 Cedar Avenue, Austin, TX 78702 Rachel Janell & Dietrich Evan Schmidt, 2509 E. 16th Street, 78702 Emma Sinnott, 1602 Cedar Avenue, Austin, TX 78702 Charlotte Velasco, 1412 Walnut Street, Austin, TX 78702 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 …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Rebeca Rubio Thursday, October 21, 2021 1:04 PM PAZ Preservation case number is PR-2021-139064 Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Please do not demolish this property and part of history. Some people would want to invest and put their energy into a physical project in the interest of the community instead of buying a modern build and out of financial range property with no character. Sent from Mail for Windows 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 MONDAY, September 27, 2021 – 6:00 PM MEETING WILL BE HELD IN PERSON AT 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: x x x x x x Terri Myers, Chair Ben Heimsath, Vice Chair Anissa Castillo Witt Featherston Kevin Koch Carl Larosche x x x ab x Kelly Little Trey McWhorter Blake Tollett Beth Valenzuela Caroline Wright AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. August 23, 2021 – Offered for consent approval MOTION: Approve the minutes, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. No items 1 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Historic Zoning, Discussion and Action on Applications for Historic District Zoning, and Requests to Consider Initiation of Historic Zoning Cases A.1. C14H-2021-0144; ZC-2021-140508 – 3004 Belmont Cir. – Discussion Council District 7 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Claire Oswalt City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider recommendation of historic zoning. Clare Oswalt spoke in favor of Historic Zoning. There were no speakers in opposition. MOTION: Close public hearing, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Tollett seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. MOTION: Postpone discussion to October 25, 2021 meeting, on a motion by Commissioner Featherston. Commissioner Little seconded the motion. Vote: 0-10. Motion failed. MOTION: Recommend historic zoning based on architecture and historical associations, on a motion by Commissioner Little. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. A.2. PR-2021-092644 – 3703 Meadowbank Dr. – Discussion Council District 10 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Linda Sullivan City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider recommendation of historic zoning. Brian Hardeman spoke in opposition to Historic Zoning. There were no speakers in favor. MOTION: Close public hearing, on a motion by Commissioner Tollett. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. MOTION: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Little seconded the …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Importance: High Vincent Huebinger Wednesday, August 18, 2021 3:17 PM Sadowsky, Steve; Allen, Amber Dane Wilkins RE: Item D-6 2501 Inwood Demo Hugh McMath 1.JPG Steve, just left you and Amber a VM. It is indeed a very interesting house but we are not finding the Mid‐century modern aspects on 2501 Inwood based on the industry (architectural) standards. Yes there are some pronounced windows but no lines and angles established in this front elevation or roof. Most mid‐century modern houses built in 1950‐60’s had had lines with open spaces and pronounced split level roofs. The exterior wood is an odd combination and is not repairable. We are preparing some backup material for Landmark commissioners to try to emphasize the lack of element for this agenda. I have another hearing on Monday evening in Grand Prairie, therefore Dane Wilkins out of our office will be on the live line of the meeting. I am assuming that the postponement policy by staff will be granted (since it always is) and this is the last item on the agenda. Knowing the process, I believe you will be requesting postponements at the beginning of the hearing? We did find 2502 Inwood went to your landmark commission in 2018 and was allowed to be demo’d and rebuilt as a combination of mid‐century and eclectic. Others on that block were also demo’d. Regarding Hugh McMath, he was a very impressive tenured professor and acting director for a few years. The most we have found on him are his international trips to Monterrey, his thesis at MIT and some other articles. We can agree to postpone in light of your mention of Ned Cole and Plan con, which we did not discover in our research. The only thing we know about Ned Cole is that he may have been a student of Professor McMath. We also need to finish the structural walk Monday morning for the interior. From the exterior, Mike McIntyre has already found very disturbing damage & conditions, to be documented by the next hearing. We can include his preliminary exterior findings sometime tomorrow morning in the backup. According to his daughter, Hugh did not design the house. Let us know the best way we should proceed and your thoughts on if Laura Burkhart would benefit on having some architectural renderings available next month? She may be …
