HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER DISTRICTS OCTOBER 25, 2021 HR-2021-134469; PR-2021-119932 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK NATIONAL REGISTER DISTRICT 1412 ALAMEDA DRIVE C.5 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Partially demolish ca. 1932 contributing house; construct a two-story rear addition; and replace windows on side elevations. 1) Construction of a two-story rear addition. The addition will have a composition shingle roof, painted wood siding, and windows similar to those used on the house. 2) Retention of character-defining features on the façade, including wood windows and screens, the street-facing front door, and attic vent and decorative brackets at the gable ends. Removal and storage of a second, side-facing door from the front porch. Retention of wood siding. 3) Replacement of original wood 1:1 windows and decorative screens with 6:1 windows on side elevations. Replacement of paired windows on the south elevation with a double door. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story Craftsman bungalow clad in horizontal wood siding. The front-gabled roof has a clipped gable with decorative brackets, and the partial-width porch has a round vent below the clipped gable. The porch roof is supported by tapered box columns atop partial height brick piers. Windows are single or groupings of two to three 1:1 sash with decorative screens. The front door has three vertical lights in the upper portion. The house at 1412 Alameda Dr. was constructed around 1932 and initially occupied by a series of renters. From at least 1947–1966, Homer G. and Lillian K. Monson owned the home. Homer Monson (1920–1996) sold used furniture; newspaper articles indicate he also managed and owned several ranches. He ran an unsuccessful write-in campaign for Travis County Commissioner in 1966. Homer married Lillian Kastner in 1946. Lillian held a lengthy tenure at Austin National Bank, marking 15–20 years of employment in 1960. During that time, she advanced from a clerk to a supervisor. The couple built an addition on the rear of the house in 1952. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW 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 4. Exterior walls and trim 5. Windows, doors, and screens Standards in each of these sections emphasize retaining intact historic materials and pursuing selective replacement only when absolutely necessary due to deterioration. Standard 5.3.c …
Historic Review Application For Office Use Only Date of Submission:_________________________________ Case #:____________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Historic Preservation Office approval Date of Approval:___________________________________ Property Address: ______________________________________________________ Historic Landmark Historic District (Local) National Register Historic District Historic Landmark or Historic District Name:______________________________________________________________________________________________ Applicant Name: _______________________________ Phone #: ______________________ Email: ______________________________ Applicant Address: _______________________________ City: _______________________ __ State: ________________ Zip: __________ Please describe all proposed exterior work with location and materials. If you need more space, attach an additional sheet. PROPOSED WORK LOCATION OF PROPOSED WORK PROPOSED MATERIAL(S) 1) 2) 3) Submittal Requirements 1. One set of dimensioned building plans. Plans must: a) specify materials and finishes to be used, and b) show existing and proposed conditions for alterations and additions. Site Plan Elevations Floor Plan Roof Plan 2. Color photographs of building and site: Elevation(s) proposed to be modified Detailed view of each area proposed to be modified Any changes to these plans must be reviewed and approved by the Historic Preservation Office and/or Historic Landmark Commission. Applicant Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________________________ Submit complete application, drawings, and photos to preservation@austintexas.gov. Call (512) 974-3393 with questions. Design Standards and Guidelines for Historic Properties Adopted December 2012 Design Standards and Guidelines for Historic Properties Landmarks and National Register historic district properties If you are making changes to a historic landmark, the project must comply with these standards to receive a Certificate of Appropriateness. If you are making changes to a contributing property or constructing a new building within a National Register historic district, consider the standards below as advisory guidelines: 1. Use a property for its historic purpose or place it in a new use that requires minimal change to the defining characteristics of the building and its site and environment. 2. Retain and preserve the historic character or a property shall be retained and preserved. Avoid the removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property. 3. Recognize each property as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or architectural elements from other buildings, shall not be undertaken. 4. Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic significance in their own right shall be retained and preserved. 5. Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a historic property shall be preserved. 6. Deteriorated historic features shall …
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Historic Review Application For Office Use Only Date of Submission:_________________________________ Case #:____________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Historic Preservation Office approval Date of Approval:___________________________________ Property Address: ______________________________________________________ Historic Landmark Historic District (Local) National Register Historic District Historic Landmark or Historic District Name:______________________________________________________________________________________________ Applicant Name: _______________________________ Phone #: ______________________ Email: ______________________________ Applicant Address: _______________________________ City: _______________________ __ State: ________________ Zip: __________ Please describe all proposed exterior work with location and materials. If you need more space, attach an additional sheet. PROPOSED WORK LOCATION OF PROPOSED WORK PROPOSED MATERIAL(S) 1) 2) 3) Submittal Requirements 1. One set of dimensioned building plans. Plans must: a) specify materials and finishes to be used, and b) show existing and proposed conditions for alterations and additions. Site Plan Elevations Floor Plan Roof Plan 2. Color photographs of building and site: Elevation(s) proposed to be modified Detailed view of each area proposed to be modified Any changes to these plans must be reviewed and approved by the Historic Preservation Office and/or Historic Landmark Commission. Applicant Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________________________ Submit complete application, drawings, and photos to preservation@austintexas.gov. Call (512) 974-3393 with questions. Design Standards and Guidelines for Historic Properties Adopted December 2012 Design Standards and Guidelines for Historic Properties Landmarks and National Register historic district properties If you are making changes to a historic landmark, the project must comply with these standards to receive a Certificate of Appropriateness. If you are making changes to a contributing property or constructing a new building within a National Register historic district, consider the standards below as advisory guidelines: 1. Use a property for its historic purpose or place it in a new use that requires minimal change to the defining characteristics of the building and its site and environment. 2. Retain and preserve the historic character or a property shall be retained and preserved. Avoid the removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property. 3. Recognize each property as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or architectural elements from other buildings, shall not be undertaken. 4. Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic significance in their own right shall be retained and preserved. 5. Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a historic property shall be preserved. 6. Deteriorated historic features shall …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS OCTOBER 25, 2021 PR-21-126586 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1809 W. 29TH STREET C.6 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a new building. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS DESIGN STANDARDS Construct a new two-story residence. The proposed building will be clad in vertical fiber-cement siding and have a compound gabled roof of standing-seam metal. Stone accents surround an offset picture window at the main elevation. Other fenestration includes 2:2 irregularly placed fixed and casement windows of varying dimensions throughout, a fully glazed front door with sidelights and transom, and a front-facing metal garage door. 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 new building appears to be set back over 30’ from the street. 2. Orientation The proposed new building is oriented toward the primary street. However, the front-loaded garage does not comply with the design standards. 3. Scale, massing, and height The proposed new building is two stories in height with compound massing, whereas the surrounding contributing buildings are one story with simple massing. 4. Proportions The proposed building’s steep roof, vertical siding, and vertically oriented windows emphasize its proportions, which are at odds with the more horizontally proportioned contributing buildings in the district. 5. Design and style The proposed building is adequately differentiated from historic buildings in the district. It is somewhat compatible in materials, though its proportions, fenestration patterns, and massing are less compatible. 6. Roofs The proposed roof appears relatively simple at the street-facing elevation, enhancing its compatibility with surrounding contributing buildings. 7. Exterior walls While the exterior siding material is appropriate, its vertical orientation is incompatible with the surrounding historic buildings. The stone accent material does not appear on nearby contributing buildings; it is not compatible. 8. Windows and doors The proposed building’s sparse and irregular placement of windows is not compatible with the surrounding traditional contributing buildings; however, its use of operable and divided-light windows somewhat enhances compatibility. The offset bay window and complex glazing pattern at the front door are not compatible. The front-facing garage does not comply with the design standards. 10. Chimneys The proposed chimney is clad with masonry, which complies with the design standards. 11. Attached garages …
VICINITY MAP PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT TEAM OWNER: STEVEN B DOBBERFUHL, REBECCA BRUCE DOBBERFUHL W 30TH ST R R D E K Y R B ZONING: SF-3 ADDRESS: 1809 W 29TH ST. AUSTIN, TX 78703 ARCHITECT: POINT B DESIGN GROUP 1009 W 6TH ST SUITE 207 T. 512.568.9803 CONTRACTOR: SOLEDAD BUILDERS, LLC 1004 MO-PAC CIR T. 512.306.8310 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 12 BLK 2 BRYKERWOODS C MAX ALLOWED BLDG COVERAGE: MAX IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE: MAX BLDG HEIGHT: 40% 45% 32 FT DESCRIPTION: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF TWO STORY WOOD FRAME RESIDENCE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER: MLAW ENGINEERS 8303 N MOPAC EXPY SUITE C-280 T. 512.835.7000 R NT D O M K A O Y P X E C A P O M N 1809 W 29TH ST W 29TH ST M O HLE D R CALCULATIONS DRAWING INDEX NO. TITLE PERMIT 09.30.2021 A0.00 A0.01 A1.00 A2.01 A2.10 A2.11 A2.12 A2.20 A2.21 A2.30 A2.31 A3.00 A3.01 A4.00 A4.01 A4.02 A6.00 A6.01 A6.02 A6.03 A6.04 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 COVER SHEET ARCHITECTURAL NOTES SITE PLAN VISITABILITY PLAN FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 1 FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 2 ROOF PLAN RCP - LEVEL 1 RCP - LEVEL 2 POWER PLAN - LEVEL 1 POWER PLAN - LEVEL 2 BUILDING ELEVATIONS BUILDING ELEVATIONS BUILDING SECTIONS BUILDING SECTIONS BUILDING SECTIONS DOOR SCHEDULES WINDOW SCHEDULES WINDOW DIAGRAMS WINDOW DIAGRAMS SCHEDULES FOUNDATION PLAN DETAILS / NOTES LEVEL 1 CEILING FRAMING PLAN LEVEL 2 CEILING FRAMING PLAN ROOF FRAMING PLAN LEVEL 1 LATERAL BRACING PLAN LEVEL 2 LATERAL BRACING PLAN FRAMING DETAILS LATERAL BRACING HOLDOWN DETAILS WALL PANEL ASSEMBLY DETAILS NOTES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .b Point B Design Group 1009 W 6TH ST STE 207 AUSTIN, TX 78703 o. 512-568-9803 L H U F R E B B O D 3 0 7 8 7 S A X E T N I T S U A T S H T 9 2 W 9 0 8 1 DO NOT SCALE DRAWING SEAL The drawings, specifications, ideas, designs, and arrangements presented herein are and shall remain the property of Point B Design Group. No part thereof shall be copied, disclosed to others or used in connection with any work or project other than the specific project for which they …
Sergio Reza Gaytan From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Bill W Monday, August 2, 2021 4:11 PM Sergio Reza Gaytan Re: 1809 W 29th Sergio: You made the most important change regarding the garage, for which we are grateful. The windows will work and adding stone massing to the front window area does make it look better. We don’t have any other issues and wish you well when you go to the City HLC, etc. Thanks for your wonderful cooperation and for meeting with Linda and me and for understanding our positions from a neighborhood point of view. Best wishes on this project. Bill --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. From: Sergio Reza Gaytan Date: Monday, August 2, 2021 at 1:52 PM To: Bill Woods Subject: RE: 1809 W 29th Sure. Thanks for your feedback and guidance. In terms of approval process, is there anything we need to be aware before submitting for permit? Thanks Bill From: Bill Woods Sent: Monday, August 2, 2021 1:22 PM To: Sergio Reza Gaytan Subject: Re: 1809 W 29th Thanks for the explanation. We appreciate it. 1 BW Life on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the Sun. On Aug 2, 2021, at 12:26 PM, Sergio Reza Gaytan wrote: The window over the garage got increased in width during the meeting we had together. That’s what we’ve represented. We showed to them the 3-window option and the sloped roof over the front extended window we discussed over our meeting, but they were not into it. We did add stone material to that volume thought. We also added a window over the small volume of the front. Like the one over the garage, see below: <image001.png> <image003.jpg> From: Bill W Sent: Monday, August 2, 2021 12:06 PM To: Sergio Reza Gaytan Cc: Subject: Re: 1809 W 29th Sergio: Just ignore that last email. I was forwarding it to our HistRevComm group and something went wrong. But, I do have some questions after looking at the plans you attached: 1. …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER DISTRICTS OCTOBER 25, 2021 HR-2021-139711 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER DISTRICT 1500 HARTFORD ROAD C.7 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct an addition to and replace windows in a ca. 1948 contributing house; remodel a noncontributing garage apartment. 1) Construction of a dormer on the front (east) elevation of the house. The dormer will be clad in fiber-cement siding and have a gabled roof that extends above the ridgeline of the house. 2) Replacement of the flat roof over an existing rear family room addition with a gabled roof. 3) Replacement of all exterior doors with fiberglass doors. Replacement of original wood 1:1 and 8:8 windows on the house and garage apartment with 1:1 vinyl windows in existing openings. Enlargement of windows on rear elevation of the house for egress. 4) Cleaning of brick, replacement of damaged trim, and replacement of composition shingle roofing on the house. 5) At the garage apartment, replacement of existing wood siding with fiber-cement siding and replacement of composition shingle roofing. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story house with brick cladding and a cross-gabled composition shingle roof. The partial width, shed-roofed porch has four square brick columns with flared caps and a brick railing. Windows are paired 1:1 sash on the front, with 8:8 windows on the other elevations. The rear of the house has a ca. 1958 brick addition with a flat roof and horizontal sliding windows. The garage apartment is to the rear/north of the house, with a driveway off of Hartford Rd. The two-story building has a hipped composition shingle roof, horizontal wood siding, a two-car garage door, single and paired 8:8 windows, and an exterior steel stair. The building is of undetermined age. The house at 1500 Hartford Rd. was constructed around 1948 for J. Colvin and Marianne Ward, but it changed hands shortly thereafter. Throughout the rest of the historic period, the house was occupied by Harry Goldstein (1909–2004) and AdaBelle Dochen Goldstein (1914–1994). Born in New York City, Harry Goldstein moved to Texas by 1940. He was a pawnbroker at Wilson’s Loan and Jewelry. The couple were active in fundraising and leadership at Congregation Agudas Achim. The couple built an addition on the side of the house in 1958. No permits for the garage apartment were identified. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of …
ATTACHED CARPORT 6 5 9 T HE O 0 10 20 30 40 FT 8 5 9 T 7 5 9 T rock wall 9 7 K C A B T E D S R YA R A E 10' R metal steps see note at proposed ADU floor plans - p.3 9 7 uncovered wood deck & steps NOTE ON OVERHANGS [WHERE APPLICABLE] roof eave projections <50 from property lines must meet 1-hr. rating per 2015 IRC table R302.1(1). [i.e.: solid 'hardisoffit' or equal at underside, no venting] roof eave projections MAY NOT project more than 2'-0" into a required yard (S 31°51'00" W -- 69.21') 5' PUE (PLAT) concrete slab to be removed 9 3 O H E G G rock w all 8 9 concrete stoop & steps 5' SID E Y A R D S E T B A C K 9 9 r o c k w all O H E 9 4 W O H E 1 5' S T R E E T S I D E Y A R D S E T B A C K REPLACE ROOF OVER FAMILY / DINING new gable roof AREA OF ADDITION new dormer roof above existing construction COVERED FRONT PORCH O H E 9 5 ( N 4 8 ° 2 4'0 9 6 3 5 9 T O H E 0" W -- 1 1 1.6 8') E N FI E L D R O A D uncovered concrete porch & steps 4 5 9 T sid e w alk 2 5 9 T 9 8 O H E 9 7 O H E O O HE H E c u r b inlet O H E O HE 9 9 O HE 1 6 4 T O HE O H O E HE W O HE CH = N 81°01'56" E -- 13.37' A=15.43' R=8.43' 2-STORY ADU 1500 Hartford Road, Building #2 pier & beam / slab foundation 2-STORY HOUSE 1500 Hartford Road pier & beam foundation S 60°09'00" E - -- 120.47' (120.00') attached carport 1 0 0 concrete stoop & steps E K C A ETB D S R O H E NTYA O 25' FR O H E 1 0 1 O H E concrete walkway & steps 5 5 9 T HE O 1 0 2 HE O HE O 10'-4" existing curb cut to remain D A …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Bailey Harrington Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:00 AM PAZ Preservation Support for HR 21-139711 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello, I am a neighboring property owner at 1601 Wethersfield Road of the house at 1500 Hartford and received notice of the upcoming HLC meeting for remodel of the home. I wanted to send my support for the proposed remodel and improvements of the house. I believe they are in character with the intent of the COA HP ordinance and the house is in much need of some TLC. Happy to opine further if you need any additional information or input, and I do not know the applicant or home owner just for transparency purposes. Bailey Harrington 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-21-143509 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1409 WOODLAWN BOULEVARD C.8 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct an addition and enclose porches. Add a dormer to the Woodlawn Boulevard façade. 1) Enclose porch at Woodlawn Boulevard façade and add dormer above. The enclosure will be clad in siding with 1:1 windows added to match existing; the dormer’s roof pitch and gable will match the two existing dormers. 2) Enclose rear porch and construct a connecting addition. The proposed addition is one story in height, with a low-sloped roof and fixed-pane windows at the former porch. The remainder is clad in siding with 1:1 windows to match existing on the rest of the house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS One-story side-gabled house with partial-width porch, limestone cladding, rubble masonry chimney, and front-facing dormers. The house has 1:1 replacement windows and added porches at the Woodlawn façade. The house at 1409 Woodlawn Boulevard was built around 1937 for the Melinger family. Julia Melinger, widow of Samuel Melinger, lived in the home until at least 1964. Her two sons, Jesse and Alfred, also lived in the home with their families at varying intervals. Jesse and Phyllis Melinger, who owned and operated a jewelry store, were long-term residents. Phyllis Melinger was active in the Sisterhood of Beth Israel Temple and participated on various committees for activities benefiting the congregation during her tenure in the home. 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 removes minimal historic fabric. Existing elements, such as masonry cladding and roof railings, will be repaired. The building’s main entrance will be located on Woodlawn Boulevard instead of Enfield Road. 3. Roofs The proposed roof repair will match the existing asphalt shingle roof. The additional proposed dormer will be located between the two existing dormers and behind an existing railing; it will not be tall enough to include a window. 6. Porches The proposed project fully encloses both porches. The Enfield Road façade will be encased in wood, while the Woodlawn Boulevard addition’s sunroom will be enclosed with glass. Residential additions 1. Location The proposed addition is located at the …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Contreras, Kalan Brummett, Elizabeth; Allen, Amber; RE: 1409 Woodlawn Blvd - HLC Referral & Fees Friday, October 15, 2021 4:35:06 PM Rendering of street view with proposed extension - 1409 Woodlawn Blvd.pdf Hello Kalan: We really appreciate your taking the time last week to explain the process regarding the Historic Landmark Commission. As advised by you, we are attaching a rendering of the home’s elevation with the proposed modification as seen from the street along Woodlawn Blvd. The main frontage of the house is along Woodlawn Blvd and that will also be the main entrance to the property. Also, I would appreciate it if the following comment can be shared with the commission. “We moved into Clarksville in 2014 leaving behind a typical suburban home in the Bee Caves area. The cottage-style character of this house and the warm, neighborly feel of Clarksville were magnetic for us. Our house, built in 1934, is close to perfect for us. During remodeling following purchase, we went out of the way to ensure that all our efforts were directed at improving the interior while leaving the exterior unaffected, except for the addition of a deck. With the blessing of grand children, we now find ourselves in need of a little more space. The house, however, is set at the back corner of the property and the setbacks and deed restrictions limit our ability to expand in any big way. In any case, we are not interested in any changes that would affect the look and appeal of the house – whether for us or our neighbors. Hence, we have opted, in the main, to combine the existing porch and deck into a sunroom that, with sliding glass doors on all exterior walls will appear like a large porch from the street while giving us usability in all seasons. The placement of the one-room addition is also based on our desire to minimally affect profile of the house and avoid a new gabled roof as the latter would greatly change the appearance. In the attached rendition, we have tried to convey the anticipated profile of the house for our neighbors as they venture down Woodlawn Blvd. We intend that our home, with its extension, will remain just as natural an element in this historical district as it was before. Thank you for your consideration, Kapil & Sangeeta Jain” …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: kaps3737@gmail.com Contreras, Kalan Brummett, Elizabeth; Allen, Amber; "Sangeeta Jain"; kaps3737@gmail.com RE: 1409 Woodlawn Blvd - HLC Referral & Fees Friday, October 15, 2021 4:35:06 PM Rendering of street view with proposed extension - 1409 Woodlawn Blvd.pdf Hello Kalan: We really appreciate your taking the time last week to explain the process regarding the Historic Landmark Commission. As advised by you, we are attaching a rendering of the home’s elevation with the proposed modification as seen from the street along Woodlawn Blvd. The main frontage of the house is along Woodlawn Blvd and that will also be the main entrance to the property. Also, I would appreciate it if the following comment can be shared with the commission. “We moved into Clarksville in 2014 leaving behind a typical suburban home in the Bee Caves area. The cottage-style character of this house and the warm, neighborly feel of Clarksville were magnetic for us. Our house, built in 1934, is close to perfect for us. During remodeling following purchase, we went out of the way to ensure that all our efforts were directed at improving the interior while leaving the exterior unaffected, except for the addition of a deck. With the blessing of grand children, we now find ourselves in need of a little more space. The house, however, is set at the back corner of the property and the setbacks and deed restrictions limit our ability to expand in any big way. In any case, we are not interested in any changes that would affect the look and appeal of the house – whether for us or our neighbors. Hence, we have opted, in the main, to combine the existing porch and deck into a sunroom that, with sliding glass doors on all exterior walls will appear like a large porch from the street while giving us usability in all seasons. The placement of the one-room addition is also based on our desire to minimally affect profile of the house and avoid a new gabled roof as the latter would greatly change the appearance. In the attached rendition, we have tried to convey the anticipated profile of the house for our neighbors as they venture down Woodlawn Blvd. We intend that our home, with its extension, will remain just as natural an element in this historical district as it was before. Thank you for your consideration, …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS OCTOBER 25, 2021 HR-2021-144378 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1617 WESTOVER ROAD C.9 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Construct new front and rear porches, second-story addition, and detached garage and carport. Replace front door. 1) Demolish existing partial-width front porch and replace with larger front porch. The proposed porch has a hipped roof clad in standing-seam metal and supported by painted wood columns. Decorative corbels are visible at eaves. Construct matching rear porch. 2) Replace front door with fully glazed door. 3) Construct second-story addition at south elevation. The proposed addition is constructed behind the ridgeline of the house and is clad in wood siding with a gabled shingle-clad roof to match existing. It features 4:4 and 6:6 divided-light windows. 4) Construct rear garage, carport, and driveway. The proposed structure is clad in fiber-cement horizontal siding with limestone accents and capped by a hipped, standing-seam metal roof with decorative corbels. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Two-story Colonial revival house clad in horizontal siding and capped with a side-gabled roof. It features 6:6 wood windows and a covered entryway with a gabled roof supported by boxed columns. The house at 1617 Westover Road was either moved onto the lot or constructed to replace an existing fire-damaged building in 1939, according to conflicting permit records and newspaper reports. Its first residents were Truett B. and Leone L. Marshall. Truett B. Marshall served as Austin’s tax assessor and collector for two multi-year terms: 1928 to 1947, and 1952 to 1963. By 1949, the Marshalls had sold the house to its next owner-occupants, the Nelsons. Dr. Ellis C. Nelson worked as a professor at the Presbyterian Theological Seminary and authored several books on religious instruction during his tenure there. 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: Repair and alterations 1. General standards The proposed porch modification removes the original front porch and replaces it entirely. 5. Windows, Doors, and Screens The proposed modifications replace an unglazed front door with a fully glazed front door, which is less appropriate for the house’s era and style. 6. Porches The proposed porch modification does not retain the original porch’s dimensions or roofline and contains decorative corbels …
Application for Review of a Building Permit within a National Register Historic District Adopted December 2012 DATE of SUBMISSION: PR- NRD - Contributing/Non-contributing □ RELEASE PERMIT □ DO NOT RELEASE PERMIT □ HLC REVIEW FEE PAID: $ HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE DATE: Permit Information BP- NRHD: y l n O e s U e c i f f O r o F Property Information Address: Scope of Work Applicant Name: Address: City/Zip: Phone: Email: Owner Name: Address: City/Zip: Phone: Email: Company: Address: City/Zip: Phone: Architect or Contractor Information Owner’s Signature Date Applicant’s Signature Date North Front Elevation 1617 WESTOVER RD Austin, TX 78703 East Side Elevation 1617 WESTOVER RD Austin, TX 78703 South Rear Elevation 1617 WESTOVER RD Austin, TX 78703 South Back Elevation 1617 WESTOVER RD Austin, TX 78703 West Side Elevation 1617 WESTOVER RD Austin, TX 78703 TAG 42: 33.5" HERITAGE LIVE OAK ELEV. = 605.26' 605' B R U C ELEV. = 605.05' NEW 433S-1A DRIVEWAY APRON 1 2 ' - 0 " 604' R 2'-6" D A O R R E V O T S E W ) . . W O R . ' 0 5 ( ) ' 0 0 0 7 . ' E " 0 0 0 0 ° 0 6 S ( ' 3 2 . 0 7 ' E " 0 0 0 0 ° 0 6 S THE WEST 70 FEET OF LOT 1 BLOCK 16 NOTES CONCERNING TREE PROTECTION: SEE COA ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA MANUAL SECTION 3.5.2 - 5' MIN CHAIN LINK MESH TREE FENCING IS REQUIRED ALONG ALL FULL CRITICAL ROOT ZONES. WHERE UNACHIEVABLE, FENCE AS MUCH OF THE CRZ AS PRACTICAL. WHERE THE TREE PROTECTION FENCING CANNOT INCORPORATE ALL OF THE 1 MULCH IS REQUIRED IN THE FULL CRZ. - NO MATERIAL STAGING, DUMPSTER AND SPOILS PLACEMENT, AND ACCESS ROUTE IN THE 1 NOT POSSIBLE, MINIMIZE IMPACT AND PROTECT WITH, 8 INCHES OF MULCH IN THE FULL CRZ OF IMPACTED TREE. -WHEN HEAVY MACHINERY IS ANTICIPATED TO ENCROACH INTO THE ROOT ZONES OF PROTECTED TREES, COVER THESE AREAS WITH A MINIMUM OF 12” OF 2" CRZ 8 INCHES OF 2 CRZ. WHEN ELEV. = 605.05' ORGANIC MULCH, 2X4 PLANKS AND ¾” PLYWOOD ON TOP TO BRIDGE OVER THE ROOT ZONE AND MINIMIZE ROOT COMPACTION. -PLEASE AVOID THE ½ CRZ OF ALL OF THE PROTECTED TREES. TRENCHES HAVE TO BE AIR SPADED BY A CERTIFIED ARBORIST FOR THE TOP …
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 …
