August 25th, 2021 Historic Landmark Commission P. O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 Re: 1204 E. 6th Street – Austin, TX 78702 I, Irene Sanchez, am one of the former heirs of the house and property located at 1204 E. 6th Street in Austin, Texas. This home was in my family for 75 years. Over the decades, we witnessed East 6th Street evolve drastically to become the vibrant commercial district that it is today. While our home played a large role in our lives, we recognized that the location was no longer ideal for single-family use as it is now heavily populated with entertainment venues and many other commercial uses. Therefore, we decided to sell the property in 2021. The new owners of this property have stated that they would like to relocate the house, which is over 100 years old, to a more fitting residential location where restoration will be more fitting and viable. I am providing my support for the application for this relocation. Sincerely, Irene Sanchez Irene Sanchez Structural Evaluation Report 1204 East 6th Street. Austin, Texas 78702 Report Issued: September 23th, 2021 Prepared By: FORT Structures TBPE#: 18034 2235 East 6th St. #105, Austin, Texas 78702 512-817-9264 www.fortstructures.com Page 1 of 5 Subject: Structural Evaluation Report – 1204 East 6th Street, Austin TX, 78702 Fort Structures PC is pleased to submit the results of the structural evaluation for the above-referenced project. This report briefly presents the findings of the visual study along with our conclusions. If you have any questions regarding the information in this report, please feel free to contact me at 512-565-7026, or sam@fortstructures.com September 24, 2021 Sept 23rd, 2021 Cater Joseph Joseph Companies cater@josephcompanies.com Sincerely, Samuel Covey, P.E. Principal, TX Reg# 123,796 FORT Structures PC TBPE Firm# 18034 Note: I warrant that I visually inspected the components of this property as addressed in this report in a diligent manner and have honestly reported the findings existing conditions and have made recommendations based on my experience and opinion. Fort Structures does not express or imply any guarantee of specific future structural performance with the limited scope of this inspection; rather, this is my best effort to interpret my observations and develop an opinion as to structural significance. There may be other issues affecting the structure that are not visible without destructive investigation. The conditions of the various components of this property described in this …
From: Sent: To: Subject: Mary Reed Thursday, April 15, 2021 4:19 AM Luis Zaragoza Re: Clarifying something Aubrey told you yesterday Hi Luis: The CCDC board of directors has given me permission to send the members of the HLC and staff an email indicating that although our preference of course is for 1104 Toyath to be rehabilitated so that it can remain a contributing structure in the Clarksville NRHD, we will not oppose Pardisa's demolition application. We will not oppose because Paradisa Homes heard the concerns we expressed about its original plans and as a result, designed a totally new house that is far more appropriate for Clarksville. I will send the email this week. Mary MR•PR Austin, TX 78703 Be Kind "I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear." MLK On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 7:33 PM Luis Zaragoza Mary, I'd like to submit to you a proposal to keep the existing form of the front facade. All materials would be new. We'll want to use as much of the original flooring as possible as well. The existing home is located inside the 25' front setback, (approx. 15') so we'd need to move the house regardless. I hope this is something you and your team are agreeable to. We would very much like to reach a decision before the HLC meeting this month, which we are on schedule for, so please let me know if you would like to hop on a call this week to discuss. wrote: 1 To help protect y our priv acy , Micro so ft Office prev ented auto matic download of this pictu re from the In ternet. On Fri, Apr 2, 2021 at 4:04 PM Luis Zaragoza Good Afternoon Mary, Thanks for the information. We expect to have an elevation for you to review within the next couple of weeks, and we're interested in re-using some of the original flooring so thanks for the tip. Have a great weekend. wrote: 2 To help protect y our priv acy , Micro so ft Office prev ented auto matic download of this pictu re from the In ternet. wrote: On Thu, Mar 25, 2021 at 5:33 AM Mary Reed Hi Luis: I spoke with Aubrey yesterday after your meeting. He mentioned that he had told you that he thought that the exterior siding on 1104 Toyath …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Sunday, August 22, 2021 6:01 PM PAZ Preservation 82 San Marcos St case # PR-21-113815 This message is from Sylvia Marroquin. I received a notice of the hearing on the demolition of the property located at 82 San Marcos on Thursday. I see that the letter was dated for mailing on Aug 12. I do not believe that a local letter should take over a week to be delivered. In any case, the mailing date and the delivery dates are 2 very different things. I do not believe that enough notice has been given to all my neighbors to have the hearing as scheduled . I object to having the hearing until all interested parties are properly notified. Additionally, I would like to add that I went by the house and found the sign lying on the ground behind tall weeds. not visible to the street! The house in question in inside of the Willow Spence National Historic district. The entire district is comprised of 4 blocks total. Thus far we have had no one try to destroy any of our historic homes. The house in question is by far in better condition than my house at 908 willow street was when I purchased it. I restored my home! The house will need some updating as all these 1920‐ 1930's homes do, but it is not a tear down. There are plenty of homes all over the east side that developers can buy and tear down without hardly any problem. This house is in a National Historic District. If the buyers of this property did not like the house and had no intention of restoring, then they should not have bought it. It was their choice! Do not set a precedent that it is okay to tear down the homes in the Willow Spence National Historic District!! We must work to preserve the homes . It is only 4 blocks! Please do not allow historic homes to be torn down and contemporary style homes be built in these 4 little blocks!! 1 Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: sylvia marroquin Monday, September 27, 2021 9:52 AM PAZ Preservation Historic Case # PR-21-113815 review case # GF-21-118300 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Please enter these 3 protests to Historic case # PR-21-113815. The hearing is scheduled for today beginning at 6pm. ‐‐ Sylvia …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Ulla Florholmen Tuesday, September 21, 2021 2:11 PM Allen, Amber Approval *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Amber, My boyfriend and I live on Travis Heights Blvd, across from Paige and Andy Hart's home at 1505 Travis Heights Blvd. They are conscientious home owners and helpful neighbors. We've seen their plans to renovate their home and we like the fact that the updates to the siding, roof and windows will retain the cottage feel of the house. They are expanding in the basement so the house will still look and feel like a one‐story house from the street. We appreciate the fact that they are not going to tear the house down to build something modern and new. We support this project and believe it will be a great update to our block! Best regards, Ulla Florholmen 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: Wil Richards Tuesday, September 21, 2021 7:24 PM Allen, Amber 1505 Travis Heights Blvd *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Amber, I've been living in Travis Heights for the past 3 years in the condo complex where Paige and Andy Hart are owners. They recently purchased a home in Travis Heights, at 1505 Travis Heights Blvd. It's a smaller home that needs to be updated. They've shown me their plans for the renovations and I like the fact that they are keeping the house much the same as it's been for many years. It will have new siding, and the roof will be more pitched, but they're retaining the small "cottage" feel to the property. The largest portion of the additional square footage of usable space will be in the basement, which can't be seen from the street. So, the house will still fit within the scale of the neighborhood. It will still be seen as a single‐story house from the street. I support this project and look forward to seeing Paige and Andy once their renovation is complete. Sincerely, Wil Richards 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 …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Bill W Thursday, October 21, 2021 8:27 PM PAZ Preservation 1400 Mohle Dr., Item C-11 Oct 25, 2021 Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Commission Members: The Historic Review Committee of the Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association met with the owner and architect and reviewed the plans for 1400 Mohle Dr. We feel that this new build will fit in nicely with our neighborhood. We do NOT oppose this rebuild in Bryker Woods Neighborhood. . (By way of information, our Neighborhood Association only votes to “oppose” or “not oppose;” we do not “support.”) Thank you. Bill Woods, Chr Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association Historic Review Committee ‐‐Bill W Living on Earth is expensive but it does include a free trip around the Sun. This message is confidential, intended only for the named recipient and may contain information that is privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient, please notify the sender. All comments are the sender’s personal opinion unless otherwise noted. 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 PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS OCTOBER 25, 2021 HR-2021-126308 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1505 TRAVIS HEIGHTS BOULEVARD C.4 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Partially demolish contributing residence and construct a second-story addition; convert crawlspace into basement. 1) Construct a side-gabled second-story addition, with the slope of the gable beginning at the front wall of the house. The addition will be clad in fiber cement siding. Add rear balcony with metal guardrails, creating a flat-roofed rear porch below. Install metal roofing over the existing roof and addition. 2) Retain character-defining features of the front porch, including the original porch gable with brackets and gable vent, box columns and masonry piers, and wood handrails. Reconstruct previously demolished cheek walls and add built-in steel planters in front of porch. 3) Retain original horizontal wood siding. 4) Remove and replace original 1:1 wood windows and screens with aluminum-clad wood windows in existing openings, to match, for the façade and front 1/3 of the side elevations. Windows in new openings, or of different size and configuration will be used at the rest of the house and addition. 5) Remove original wood front door and replace with aluminum-clad door to match. 6) Convert crawlspace into basement: construct rear deck and access stairs. Construct basement-level patio. The proposed basement walk-out is stucco, with sliding glass doors and horizontal metal handrails at stairs. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS One-story Craftsman bungalow with gabled roof, horizontal wood siding, mulled 1:1 wood windows, and a full-width porch supported by boxed columns on brick piers. Intact decorative details include deep eaves with exposed rafter tails and brackets at the gable end. The house at 1505 Travis Heights Boulevard was built for Fred and Julia C. Penick before 1924. Fred Penick was a bank teller, cashier, and clerk at the American National Bank for most of his career. Julia Penick, active in various community- building and youth enrichment programs, ran a summer camp with her older children. Penick had previously been employed as a camp employee at Yosemite National Park. The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards The proposed project has been revised to retain most intact historic material …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Jenny Grayson Thursday, October 21, 2021 3:42 PM PAZ Preservation PR-2021-139064 Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I oppose the demolition of the historic home located at 1601 Cedar Avenue, Austin, TX 78702. The historic nature of east Austin needs to be preserved, and I do not support the demolition. Thank you Jenny Grayson 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: Mary Ingle Friday, October 22, 2021 2:32 PM PAZ Preservation Allen, Amber GF21-157165 - 3506 Duval ST *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** To whom it may concern: I object to the partial demolition permit at 3506 Duval ST. A partial demolition is a joke‐ this is a demolition. There has been no direction given to the applicant about how this house could be readapted or remodeled to be a contributing structure in a potential LHD. Sometime ago, the Grooms Addition (the subdivision in which this property resides) shelved their efforts with the History Library with an extensive file of preservation work towards a LHD. We needed help with the property owner signatures‐ the City refused to help us. We are an older subdivision in Austin which was mostly platted in 1880‐1890. This house at 3506 Duval was built in 1927 (similar brick to my house at 3406 Duval which was finished in 1929). It would be better to have completed plans to look at before weighing in on this remodel/partial demolition. We are losing too many structures which could be potentially contributing or restored to contributing structures. It is a shame that Austin does not embrace preservation in a meaningful way for our older neighborhoods. Mary Ingle 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
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin October 25, 2021 Organization and Program Update In August 2020, Council Directed Staff to Initiate Creation of EDC “to complement the City's vision and programming for inclusive economic development through the formation of public-private partnerships and facilitation of resulting projects that generate additional resources or revenues for the City”…. Austin EDC Overview | 2 AEDC Board Austin EDC Overview | 3 Interlocal Agreement: Organization Scope Scope of Services (Sec. 6.2) • • • Real estate transactional services: brokerage and transactional services, acquisition and leasing, land valuation and best use analyses, marketing and solicitation services. Real estate management and administration: property management, lease management, operation and maintenance Public development services: planning, promotion, negotiation, financing, and development of public development projects as identified from time to time by the parties. • Additional services: consulting, technical advisory or other professional services; administration of economic development or grant programs. Austin EDC Overview | 4 AEDC Focus and Roles AEDC is working with the City of Austin to support several future objectives. Implement the South Central Waterfront TIRZ Design and develop the Cultural Trust Manage the public pipeline assets Negotiate future real estate transactions Austin EDC Overview | 5 Austin Cultural Trust Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 6 Cultural Trust Background and Goals INITIAL GOAL OF CULTURAL TRUST In 2018, the City resolved to support "a community arts stabilization trust, the ‘Austin Cultural Trust’, that creates, through purchase and long-term lease, affordable spaces that supports artists and arts organizations, preserves historic and iconic cultural buildings and spaces for creative and cultural uses, and functions in a way that provides for cultural assets to exist in all parts of the city" - Resolution 20201001-055 In 2020, the City identified “To support acquisition and preservation of cultural spaces within the City of Austin,” as a function of AEDC. - Resolution 20201001-055 Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 7 Initial Program Summary-Clarification UPDATE Current Cultural Trust Funding: To advance acquisition, bricks & mortar projects for permanent affordability Creative Facilities Bond 12 M Iconic Venue (HOT) COA Budget Stabilization (HOT-Iconic Venue Fund) 2.4 M 2.5 M Projects that support the preservation, restoration, acquisition, construction, improvement, enlarging, equipping, repairing, operating or maintenance of facilities that support the arts/culture and music Projects that provide a value to tourism, demonstrate need for assistance to avoid loss of …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Tony Woodbury Sunday, October 24, 2021 10:40 AM PAZ Preservation Peter Komassa; Audrey Turner; Pattie Epps Oct. 25 Hearing Historic Zoning for Casa McMath, 2501 Inwood Pl. *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Amber, My name is Anthony Woodbury, and I have owned and lived in the house at 2502 Quarry Rd, 78703, since 2000. I understand from my next‐door neighbor Peter Komassa that there’s going to be a hearing on Monday, Oct. 25, on Historic Zoning for Casa McMath, 2501 Inwood Place. Like Peter, I share a property line (in back) with Casa McMath. Last month, and in August, I sent you short, handwritten notes against a proposal to demolish Casa McMath. I would now like to submit a statement in FAVOR of Historic Zoning for that property. I strongly endorse Peter Komassa’s statement below, where he says: "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.” On the “other side” of this issue, I found a loosely‐written ‘Property Evaluation’ of the McMath House, prepared by an architectual firm called Vincent Gerard & Associates, Inc. (https://vincentgerard.com/about‐us/) that is summarized here: https://bandc.crccheck.com/historic‐landmark‐commission/368302‐d22‐2501‐inwood‐pl‐presentation‐updated/ (I can’t find the original document but would be glad to send it to you if you wish) I’d like to use my comment here to discuss that document, which concludes, on at least three grounds, that the McMath House is not worthy of preservation: The property is not typical of ‘Mid‐Century Modern’ ("The architecture is a mix of three or more architectures and does not conform to the styles of International or Mid‐century Modern”) The house is in poor condition McMath was not considered a ’Titian’ (lol) of architecture, unlike other notable UT architects None of these arguments are valid. Just because a property is atypical of some label (here, ‘Mid-Century Modern’) or shows multiple influences doesn’t necessarily make it aesthetically any less worthy (Bach was atypical of the German Baroque; Picasso was atypical in any of the many movements he joined and was most famous for his “mixing”, which was properly understood as eclecticism). The claim that the house is in poor condition is irrelevant, given …
Brummett, Elizabeth From: Sent: To: Subject: James Taylor Sunday, October 24, 2021 11:44 AM Brummett, Elizabeth 2501 Inwood Pl --Opposition to Applicant's demolition request *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Historic Landmark Commission Members: I am writing to you to share concerns about the pending request to demolish the house at 2501 Inwood Place. I have followed the process closely, as my wife and I own the home adjacent to the property. We want to register our opposition to granting the demolition permit on the basis that the structure and landscaping are part of a unique mid‐century era property that could be preserved and treasured, as carefully studied and reported by city staff. I especially want to highlight Mr. McMath’s contributions to education, architecture and relationships with Mexico. My wife and I were next door neighbors to Ms. Quita McMath, daughter of Hugh McMath. And before she sold the property, we had the opportunity to get to know her and hear stories about family travels to Mexico and her father’s appreciation and study of Mexican art and history and his personal connections to Monterrey Tech University (Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey). Those connections led to academic summer trips to learn about Mexico’s art and culture. But Mr. McMath also worked to bring Monterrey Tech’s nascent architecture program into the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture, a first for any Mexico institution at the time. My personal background of growing up in northern Mexico made it easy for me to connect with Quita and her stories and travels to Mexico. While our encounter was brief, her recollections and remembrances of traveling throughout Mexico, and Monterrey in particular, were very vivid. Because of Mr. McMath’s commitment to reaching across international borders to build relationships between the University of Texas and Monterrey Tech, that relationship is even deeper and more vibrant today, expanding into other academic areas like the McCombs School of Business and the School of Engineering. And as it relates to UT’s School of Architecture, McMath’s mission to expose students to Mexican history, culture and architecture, and connect with other universities in Mexico, including Monterrey Tech, remain an important part of the curriculum and are now led by Juan Miró, distinguished teaching professor and internationally renowned architect. We urge the Commission to vote to preserve the historical and architectural significance of “Casa McMath”. James Taylor CAUTION: This email was received …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: LA Rigler Friday, October 22, 2021 5:13 PM PAZ Preservation; Allen, Amber 1104 Toyath Street HR 21- 115725 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** TO: Members of the Historic Landmark Commission FROM: Louis Rigler of 1103 Toyath Street 78703 RE: 1104 Toyath Street Review Case Number HR 21‐115725 Commissioners, If the charge here is history and preservation, if the issues here are history and preservation, and if the commission can't say "no" to the plans put forth here.... then this body really has no reason to be. Clarksville has... HAS (not had) a history worth preserving and deserving of respect. Both the neighborhood and it's people. Both past and present. The proposed structure might look good in the plains somewhere. It so reminds me of a grain silo building. Please see your staff's notes. The proposed viewing platform / floating roof deck atop the silo has view of nothing but all the yards and houses of the neighboring homes. Intrusive, if not offensive. I oppose the erection of such an out‐of‐place and inappropriate building in Clarksville. Louis Rigler 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
1104 Charlotte St Kindra Welch and family 10/25/2021 Clarksville Cottage constructed 1915 720 sqft Structural Board-Batten Siding, Original front porch, original front door, 3 out of 8 original windows Heritage Tree More recent Rear porch minor structural issues with original Juniper piers Threats to the House: 1. Eastern front corner sits directly on the ground enabling deterioration of wood structure and a near constant termite invasion Threats to the House: 2. Driveway slopes towards the house Threats to the House: 3. The house is the focal point of 12th street traffic, including restaurant and retail traffic from commercial area 1 block away. New Years Eve ’03-’04 a driver crashed his truck through the front wall and into the living room. Threats to the House: 1. One corner sits directly in contact with the ground. 2. Driveway slopes towards the house 3. The house is the focal point of 12th street traffic. LONG TERM SOLUTION: Significantly Raise the House (And hopefully maintain Historic Contributing Status) EXISTING SITEPLAN DEMO BACK PORCH PUSH HOUSE AWAY FROM THE STREET APPROX. 4’- 4” AND RAISE UP 6’-7’ PROPOSED SITE PLAN Existing Survey And Proposed Siteplan VIEW FROM THE EAST “NORTH DRIVE” VIEW FROM THE SOUTHEAST “NORTH DRIVE” VIEW FROM THE SOUTH “NORTH DRIVE” Neighborhood context
Third Coast Home Inspection 1601 Cedar Ave Austin, TX 78702 Third Coast home Inspection 512-293-6033 Third Coast Home Inspection 8906 Ampezo Trail Austin, TX 78749 Phone: Fax: Email: cboarini@hotmail.com PROPERTY INSPECTION REPORT Prepared For: Garrett Hill (Name of Client) Concerning: 1601 Cedar Ave, Austin, TX 78702 (Address or Other Identification of Inspected Property) By: Craig A Boarini, Lic #10498 (Name and License Number of Inspector) 10/22/2021 (Date) (Name, License Number of Sponsoring Inspector) PURPOSE, LIMITATIONS AND INSPECTOR / CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES This property inspection report may include an inspection agreement (contract), addenda, and other information related to property conditions. If any item or comment is unclear, you should ask the inspector to clarify the findings. It is important that you carefully read ALL of this information. This inspection is subject to the rules (“Rules”) of the Texas Real Estate Commission (“TREC”), which can be found at www.trec.texas.gov. The TREC Standards of Practice (Sections 535.227-535.233 of the Rules) are the minimum standards for inspections by TREC- licensed inspectors. An inspection addresses only those components and conditions that are present, visible, and accessible at the time of the inspection. While there may be other parts, components or systems present, only those items specifically noted as being inspected were inspected. The inspector is NOT required to turn on decommissioned equipment, systems, utility services or apply an open flame or light a pilot to operate any appliance. The inspector is NOT required to climb over obstacles, move furnishings or stored items. The inspection report may address issues that are code-based or may refer to a particular code; however, this is NOT a code compliance inspection and does NOT verify compliance with manufacturer’s installation instructions. The inspection does NOT imply insurability or warrantability of the structure or its components. Although some safety issues may be addressed in this report, this inspection is NOT a safety/code inspection, and the inspector is NOT required to identify all potential hazards. In this report, the inspector shall indicate, by checking the appropriate boxes on the form, whether each item was inspected, not inspected, not present or deficient and explain the findings in the corresponding section in the body of the report form. The inspector must check the Deficient (D) box if a condition exists that adversely and materially affects the performance of a system or component or constitutes a hazard to life, limb or property as specified by the TREC …
