CASE NUMBER: TBD ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET HLC DATE: September 27, 2021 PC DATE: N/A APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-opposed) HISTORIC NAME: Frank W. Denius House WATERSHED: Taylor Slough North NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: West Austin Neighborhood ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 3703 Meadowbank Dr. ZONING CHANGE: SF-3-NP to SF-3-NP-H COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from SF-3-NP (single family residence – neighborhood plan) to SF-3-H-NP (single family residence –historic landmark—neighborhood plan combining district zoning). QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Architecture and historical associations HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: N/A PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The house is beyond the bounds of any historic resources survey to date. CITY COUNCIL DATE: N/A ORDINANCE READINGS: N/A ACTION: N/A ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras PHONE: 512-974-2727 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: Architecture: The building is an example of the Classical Revival style. It was designed by George Matthews Page of Austin’s Page-Southerland-Page. It is likely that Denius was familiar with Page-Southerland-Page’s work at the University of Texas at the time of construction. Page’s two-story symmetrical Greek Revival design features a hipped roof and brick cladding. Its full-width integral porch and second-floor balcony are supported by Classical columns. Ground-floor windows are 6:6, while second-floor fenestration comprises glazed 4-pane French doors. Wood shutters surround all doors and windows. The pool cabana at the rear of the lot, designed by architect Craig M. Overmiller, features matching columns, full-height multi-light windows with fan lights above, and a metal mansard roof. It was constructed after the period of significance and does not contribute to the property’s historic character. Historical Associations: The house at 3703 Meadowbank Drive was built in 1966 for Franklin W. Denius, decorated World War II veteran and renowned University of Texas sponsor. At 19, Denius fought in the Battle of Mortain in 1944 as an infantry staff sergeant, holding a vital position for the Allies against 40,000 Nazi troops. His foresight and innovation helped to create a turning point in the war after the Normandy landings, forever changing history. After Mortain, …
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PROTEST OF PROPOSED REZONING OF 3703 MEADOWBANK DRIVE FROM SF-3-NP I hereby protest any rezoning of the referenced property to any category other than the current SF-3-NP designation. Because of the strong negative racial overtones associated with the building’s current plantation style façade, we wish to modify the appearance of the building to an architectural style that is more widely accepted by all of Austin’s citizens. Sincerely, ___________________________________ Will Hardeman, Owner Date ___________________
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Jim Wittliff Contreras, Kalan Brummett, Elizabeth; Will Hardeman; Allen, Amber; John Stoddard Re: 3703 Meadowbank Dr. Monday, August 30, 2021 1:30:11 PM PROTEST OF PROPOSED REZONING OF[1].pdf Thank you for those replies, Kalan. The property owner has decided to file a protest to the City’s proposed rezoning, which is attached. A significant reason for his opposition is that the prior owner whom Mr. Hardeman purchased the property from, Frank Denius’ son, had requested and was granted a full demolition permit for the property. Mr. Hardeman bought the property with the demolition permit, but he instead wishes to retain a significant portion of the structure, but wants to redesign the façade to remove the plantation appearance, which he and many others associate with slavery. Sincerely, Jim Wittliff
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 C14H-1974-0006; HR-2021-100814 PAGGI HOUSE 200 LEE BARTON DR. B.1 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Replace existing butterfly roof and construct stucco and glass walls between the buildings to fully enclose the courtyard. 1) Replace an existing butterfly roof over the courtyard and create a conditioned, weather-tight space. The new low-slope shed roof will extend southward to fully envelope the milk house, which is only partially covered by the existing roof. Walls with storefront windows will line the boundary between the courtyard and perimeter historic buildings, with minimal connections around door openings. The new walls will be smooth EIFS (exterior insulation finishing system) with an integral gray coloration, and the windows will have bronze aluminum frames. Roofing will be prefinished bronze standing-seam metal. Concrete flooring will infill gaps in the existing slabs at the courtyard. 2) Remove a non-historic building adjacent to the milk house. Renovate and construct a small addition to the existing restroom building at the west end of the courtyard. The building will be reclad with integral color EIFS. ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STANDARDS The historic Paggi House includes four separate historic structures: the painted brick house and kitchen, the limestone milk house, and the plaster and limestone cistern, which remain in good condition from prior restorations. Additional freestanding accessory structures were built around the historic courtyard in 2010, including an expansive butterfly roof that partially covers the historic structures. 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 historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Commercial additions 1. Location Per Standard 1.1, the proposed enclosure is tucked within the historic courtyard, where it will be relatively inconspicuous. Standard 1.3 advises minimizing loss of historic fabric by connecting to an existing building through the most noninvasive location and methods. The new courtyard enclosure will connect to the historic buildings at limited locations around door openings, under the eaves of the historic roofs. 2. Scale, massing, and height The proposed project modifies an existing roof over the courtyard. As reconfigured, it remains subordinate in scale to the historic buildings and is minimally visible from its surroundings in keeping with Standards 2.1–2.3. 3. Design and style The addition will be executed in a modern style with restrained details that …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 C14H-2017-0082; HR-2021-084469 MCDONALD-DOUGHTIE HOUSE 1616 NORTHWOOD RD. B.2 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Replace existing wood fence with stucco estate wall around back yard, construct new black iron fence around front yard, replace sidewalk, and create a landing at the curb. 1) Construct a perimeter wall at the backyard in place of an existing wood fence. The 6-to-8’-tall wall will have a stucco finish and brick piers, painted white, with a limestone cap. 2) Construct a black iron picket fence around the front yard. The fence will be no more than 4’ in height. 3) Create a landing where the sidewalk meets the curb. The landing will be stone or concrete to match the sidewalk. At the perimeter will be a low retaining wall of white-painted stucco and brick with a limestone cap. An adjacent historic stacked stone retaining wall will be repaired. 4) Replace the deteriorated front sidewalk in-kind with concrete, or with a continuous limestone path similar to the existing limestone porch. ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STANDARDS The house is a two-story, rectangular-plan, side-gabled brick-veneered frame house with a full-width, full-height inset porch on full-height brick columns. The brick cladding is painted white. Fenestration is single 8:8, reflecting the Southern Colonial Revival style of the house. The house has a large addition to the back. No historic landscape features are specifically identified in the landmark file. 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 historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Sites and streetscapes 2. Walls and fences The existing wood privacy fence is not historic, and the historic dry stacked retaining wall at the curb will be repaired, per Standards 2.1 and 2.2. Standard 2.4 indicates that new street-side fences and site walls should be compatible but differentiated from the historic style and period of the building. The materials of the proposed estate wall are differentiated, with a unified color palette and simple design that are compatible with the historic house. The proposed metal picket fence is also compatible with the character of the house. This standard further indicates that new fences and walls should be in keeping with fence styles and heights within a historic district, when applicable. Similar walls and fences have been …
Duewall Home Beautification McDonald-Doughtie House 1616 Northwood Road Austin, Texas 78703 List of Outdoor Home Improvements Seeking Commission Approval ● Estate Wall in place of wood fence ● Iron Fence in front yard ● Curb Appeal and Hardscape Landing at the curb ● Sidewalk Improvement Our Landscaping / Hardscaping Plan Current Photo of the House Current Wood Fence (showing this is a high priority maintenance issue) Current Hardscaping and Sidewalk (showing this is a high priority maintenance issue) ● Current Sidewalk and Dry Stack Rock “Retaining Wall” at the street (after Google Fiber went through the dry stack retaining wall). As you can see, it needs to be rehabbed for the beautification on the property. Historical Commission Item #1 - Estate Wall Replace poor quality wood fence (that is deteriorating in some places) with an estate wall, similar to other estate walls in our historic neighborhood (as shown below). Materials would include stucco over cinder block, limestone top, and possibly white brick columns as depicted below. Height is 6’ to 8’ dependent on allowance from other city departments. Estate Wall Continued ● Clockwise: a) current fence, b) rough sketch, c) plan showing wall, d) area for possibly recessing wall by a few inches on either side of house (West & East views) Historical Commission Item #2 - Black Iron Fence ● Requesting a black decorative fence in the perimeter of our front yard as typical of our historic neighborhood to improve safety and security of the property due to a busy intersection. ● Materials to include high quality commercial grade fencing material, not more than 4 feet in height. Historical Commission Item #3: Hardscaped Passenger Landing at the Street and Improved Sidewalk ● We would like to use the existing dry stack rock we have to reconstruct the small retaining wall as it comes from our next door neighbor’s house. ● Then at the curb, we want to cut into the yard for a landing to allow for a car door to open and a passenger to safely exit a car. ● The horizontal plane of the “landing area” will be the same material as the sidewalk. ● The vertical plane will be constructed out of a material to compliment and coordinate but not “match” the rock from the adjacent retaining wall at the street such as stucco over cinder block with a limestone top to match the estate wall …
PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION Although applicants and/or their agent(s) are expected to attend a public hearing, you are not required to attend. However, if you do attend, you have the opportunity to speak FOR or AGAINST the proposed development or change. You may also contact a neighborhood or environmental organization that has expressed an interest in an application affecting your neighborhood. During a public hearing, the board or commission may postpone or continue an application's hearing to a later date, or recommend approval or denial of the application. If the board or commission announces a specific date and time for a postponement or continuation that is not later than 60 days from the announcement, no further notice is required. A board or commission's decision may be appealed by a person with standing to appeal, or an interested party that is identified as a person who can appeal the decision. The body holding a public hearing on an appeal will determine whether a person has standing to appeal the decision. An interested party is defined as a person who is the applicant or record owner of the subject property, or who communicates an interest to a board or commission by: • • • • • delivering a written statement to the board or commission before or during the public hearing that generally identifies the issues of concern (it may be delivered to the contact person listed on a notice); or appearing and speaking for the record at the public hearing; and: occupies a primary residence that is within 500 feet of the subject property or proposed development; is the record owner of property within 500 feet of the subject property or proposed development; or is an officer of an environmental or neighborhood organization that has an interest in or whose declared boundaries are within 500 feet of the subject property or proposed development. A notice of appeal must be filed with the director of the responsible department no later than 14 days after the decision. An appeal form may be available from the responsible department. For additional information on lthe City of Austin's land development process, please visit our website: www.austintexas.gov/abc Written comments must be submitted to the board or commission (or the contact person listed on the notice) before the public hearing. Your comments should include the board or commission's name, the scheduled date of the public hearing, the Case Number …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 CASE NUMBER HYDE PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 4208 AVENUE F B.3 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a side addition. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STANDARDS 1. General Standards 1) Partially demolish the west corner of the house. 2) Construct an addition. The proposed addition is one story in height, with a hipped roof and shingles to match existing. It will be clad in horizontal wood siding with 1:1 wood windows to match the existing house. One-story Craftsman bungalow with partial-width front porch, horizontal wood siding, cross-gabled hipped roof, exposed rafter tails, decorative fascia board and triangular knee braces at gable end, and 1:1 paired and single wood windows with screens. The Hyde Park Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 1.2: Retention of Historic Style. Respect the historic style of existing structures and retain their historic features, including character-defining elements and building scale. The proposed addition does not affect most of the building’s character-defining elements or proportions. 1.3: Avoidance of False Historicism. Respect each contributing structure as an example of the architecture of its time. When developing plans for additions, porches, and other exterior alterations, look to other houses of similar vintage to see how these changes were made historically, and then use that information as a guide to developing an appropriate size, scale, and massing for your proposed exterior change. The proposed addition appears compatible and differentiated by its lack of ornamentation (e.g., exposed rafter tails) and position on the lot, though differentiation may be improved by subtly changing trim, siding profile, or window size/style at the addition. 4. Residential Standards: Additions to Contributing Single Family and Multi-Family Structures 4.1: Preservation of Historic Character. Construct additions so as to require the removal or modification of a minimum of historic fabric. Do not construct additions which will require the removal of any portion of the front façade. Design additions to existing residential buildings to reflect the form and style of the existing house. The proposed addition requires removal of historic material at the western corner of the house. It does not require removal of any front façade material and appears to reflect the form and style of the existing house. 4.2: Location. Locate new additions and alterations to the rear or rear side of the building so that they …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 C14H-1982-0013; HR-2021-133048 TAYLOR HOUSE 608 BAYLOR ST. B.4 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct a new two-story accessory structure behind the Taylor House. Construct a two-story pool house adjacent to the existing non-historic pool behind the house. The proposed building has a contemporary design with an asymmetrical, broken pitch standing-seam roof, board-formed concrete and vertical cedar walls, steel window and door system, and second-floor screened porch. ARCHITECTURE Raised masonry two-and-a-half story, late Queen Anne style house with a pyramidal roof with lateral gables and two-story wraparound porch with Ionic columns. The landmark file describes this house with the neighboring Perry House as a commanding presence on a bare hillside in early photographs. The house sits at a significant rise from Baylor St., with a long flight of steps and terraced landscaping in the front yard. The site includes a contemporary garage apartment constructed in 2004 that adjoins the alley, an existing utility workshop constructed in 2014 beyond the rear of the landmarked parcel, and other non-historic site improvements that are not visible from the street. No historic site features are mentioned in the landmark file, though permit records show demolition of a board-and-batten storage shed was approved in 2014. 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 historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location Standard 1.3 indicates that new accessory buildings should follow historic location and setback patterns for similar properties. The guidance further recommends minimizing the appearance of new accessory buildings from the primary street. The site has considerable topography and vegetation. With the proposed accessory building to the rear of the house, it will not be visible from the street. Further, no historic site features are extant. The proposed project meets these standards. 5. Design and style Standard 5.3 indicates that no particular architectural style is required to achieve differentiation but compatibility with historic buildings. Additional standards in this and other sections elaborate on what makes a design differentiated but compatible. The striking design of the proposed building does not strictly meet the applicable standards for compatibility. However, other contemporary new buildings and site features have been constructed within the rear portion of the deep lot, where …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 GF-2021-060230 CLARKSVILLE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1805 WATERSTON AVENUE C.1 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1952 house and construct a new house. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Demolish existing contributing house. 2) Construct a new house. The proposed building is clad in brick, board-and-batten, and horizontal siding. It has a complex roofline with gabled, shed, and flat accents. The front-facing garage is capped with a steeply pitched gabled roof with deep eaves, while shed roofs shelter the projecting dormers and partial-width front porch. Exposed rafter tails are visible at eaves, and the roof is clad in standing-seam metal. Windows at all elevations are divided and varied in size and configuration. One-story side-gabled house with partial-width gabled porch, 2:2:2 picture window, board-and-batten siding, and attached carport. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH The house at 1805 Waterston Avenue was built around 1952 for Kelly Louis and Johnnie Mary Jackson Meador. Kelly Meador taught vocational studies at the Texas State Blind, Deaf, and Orphan School (later the Texas State School for the Deaf). A pastor’s son, Meador was an active member of the Metropolitan AME congregation. The Meadors were both Tillotson College alumni and contributed to the United Negro College Fund as fundraising committee members. They also operated the Economy Radio and TV Service, a repair shop, around 1959. 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 new construction 1. Location The proposed building is set back 25’ from the street, roughly aligned with other contributing buildings in the district. 2. Orientation The proposed building is oriented toward the primary street. 3. Scale, massing, and height While the proposed new building is two stories in height, most contributing buildings in the district are one story. Its complex massing is at odds with the relatively simple contributing buildings nearby. Step-downs at the main elevation serve to offset the building’s height. 4. Proportions While most of the building’s proportions are acceptable, the rightmost bay with its steeply pitched gable and projecting dormers is incongruous with the district’s character. 5. Design and style The proposed building is differentiated by its multiple cladding types, its compound massing, and its fenestration patterns and materials. The combination of …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Mary Reed Saturday, July 24, 2021 9:12 AM Allen, Amber; PAZ Preservation Requesting to speak on Monday night *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** On behalf of the Clarksville Community Development Corporation (CCDC), I would like to ask the Commissioners to delay making a decision on the demo permit request related to 1805 Waterston Avenue, a contributing structure in the Clarksville NRHD. It is Item C.2 on the agenda. Thank you. Mary Reed President, CCDC board of directors 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: Cc: Subject: Mary Reed Saturday, July 24, 2021 10:09 AM terrimyers@preservationcentral.com; Myers, Terri - BC; Wright, Caroline - BC; Little, Kelly - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Jacob, Mathew - BC; McWhorter, Trey - BC; Featherston, Witt; Papavasiliou, Alexander - BC; Tollett, Blake - BC; Valenzuela, Sarah - BC; Heimsath, Ben - BC Allen, Amber; Contreras, Kalan; PAZ Preservation Regarding 1805 Waterston Avenue, Item C.2 on your July 26th agenda *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** On June 3 representatives of the CCDC met with Jesse Nalle with Nalle Custom Homes to do what I would best describe as damage control. The company had purchased a remodeled upscale home in the Clarksville National Register District – a home that contributes to the Clarksville NRHD -- and wanted to demo it and build something bigger and more expensive. We knew the odds of convincing the company to not demo the home were dismal so we focused on suggesting changes to the plans Jesse Nalle shared with us in an effort to end up with a new home that would be more in keeping with Clarksville and less ”suburban.” Among other things, we asked that he either substitute a carport for the front-facing garages or relocate them at the back or side of the house; get rid of the exterior brick; and enlarge the front porch so that it could function as an out-door living space. We made other requests many of which reflected the same concerns about the compatibility of the new house design that are indicated in the backup materials prepared by Kalan Contreras for your meeting on the 26th. We also suggested that Mr. Nalle drive around Clarksville to get a sense of the neighborhood. We thought that seeing what other houses here look like would help inform his redesign process. Mr. Nalle was very open to our suggestions and said that he would send us new plans based on our comments. He seemed genuine and so we left the meeting hopeful that he had heard and respected what we had to say. However, here we are 53 days after that meeting, and despite six friendly email exchanges with Nalle in which he has repeatedly told me that "new plans will be coming soon" or that he has "nothing to share with me yet," we have not seen any revised drawings. In fact, …
Contreras, Kalan From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Mary Reed Saturday, July 24, 2021 10:09 AM Myers, Terri - BC; Wright, Caroline - BC; Little, Kelly - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Jacob, Mathew - BC; McWhorter, Trey - BC; Featherston, Witt; Papavasiliou, Alexander - BC; Tollett, Blake - BC; Valenzuela, Sarah - BC; Heimsath, Ben - BC Allen, Amber; Contreras, Kalan; PAZ Preservation Regarding 1805 Waterston Avenue, Item C.2 on your July 26th agenda *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** On June 3 representatives of the CCDC met with Jesse Nalle with Nalle Custom Homes to do what I would best describe as damage control. The company had purchased a remodeled upscale home in the Clarksville National Register District – a home that contributes to the Clarksville NRHD -- and wanted to demo it and build something bigger and more expensive. We knew the odds of convincing the company to not demo the home were dismal so we focused on suggesting changes to the plans Jesse Nalle shared with us in an effort to end up with a new home that would be more in keeping with Clarksville and less ”suburban.” Among other things, we asked that he either substitute a carport for the front-facing garages or relocate them at the back or side of the house; get rid of the exterior brick; and enlarge the front porch so that it could function as an out-door living space. We made other requests many of which reflected the same concerns about the compatibility of the new house design that are indicated in the backup materials prepared by Kalan Contreras for your meeting on the 26th. We also suggested that Mr. Nalle drive around Clarksville to get a sense of the neighborhood. We thought that seeing what other houses here look like would help inform his redesign process. Mr. Nalle was very open to our suggestions and said that he would send us new plans based on our comments. He seemed genuine and so we left the meeting hopeful that he had heard and respected what we had to say. However, here we are 53 days after that meeting, and despite six friendly email exchanges with Nalle in which he has repeatedly told me that "new plans will be coming soon" or that he has "nothing to share with me yet," we have not seen any revised drawings. In fact, the …
