March 27, 2022 Historic Landmark Commission City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 1405 Austin, TX 78752 Re: Budget recommendation for Phase 2 of Equity-Based Historic Preservation Plan Dear Chair Myers, Vice Chair Heimsath, and members of the Historic Landmark Commission, Preservation Austin exists to empower Austinites to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful community culture through preservation. As our city’s leading nonprofit voice for historic preservation since 1953, we rely on effective collaboration with members of the Historic Landmark Commission (HLC), the City of Austin, and the Historic Preservation Office (HPO) for our success. We are grateful to you for your service and dedication to the City of Austin. Austin faces unprecedented challenges, as the vibrant economy and real estate market are creating dramatic changes in neighborhoods and unique pressures in the housing market, including affordability, displacement, and gentrification. These problems have been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, which has disrupted the lives of so many in so many ways. The necessity to continue the work of Equity-Based Historic Preservation Plan has never been greater. We thus support the HLC’s recommendation to City Council to fund Phase 2 of the Equity-Based Historic Preservation Plan, and to fund a permanent HPO staff position to manage Phase 2 and coordinate implementation of the Preservation Plan after its adoption. As the HLC has noted, these resources are essential to engage the community in the preservation planning process, set equitable priorities for historic preservation policy, and better meet the City of Austin’s responsibilities to promote and preserve its character and history. The community engagement focus of Phase 2 is an essential part of the process as the working group continues to seek answers to the questions posed in its foundation. These include whose heritage is represented in designated historic properties; what stories are missing; who benefits from preservation policies, programs, and incentives; and how historic preservation tools can be expanded to address the issues of sustainability, affordability, and displacement. Preservation Austin is deeply committed to this process, with staff (Meghan King, our Programs and Outreach Planner) and two board members (Linda Jackson and Alyson McGee) participating on the working group. As the community engagement phase of the Plan unfolds, they and other members of the working group will continue to offer diverse preservation perspectives in a collaboration that successfully reflects the diversity of Austin. The group is …
Art In Public Places Program: City of Austin’s Artwork Donation and Loan Process H I S TO R I C L A N D M A R K S C O M M I S S I O N M A R C H 2 8 , 2 0 2 2 FRANK WICK – SR. COLLECTION MANAGER Quick Introduction: Artwork Donation* City of Austin Artwork Acquisition Policy (2008) • Artwork Loans and donations are * similar enough in process to use the donation term here. My hope is to clarify rather than take a deep dive into our terminology. • An artwork loan is limited to 5 years with an option to renew once for another 5 years. For our purposes the two are identical. Artwork Donation and Loan Process: Donor completes and submits an Artwork Donation Application with proposed locations and artwork images to the AIPP Collection Manager, me. If the project isn’t deemed artwork the Donor will not proceed with AIPP involvement. The Collection Manager will identify who they should work with. AIPP often receives proposals for signage and place- making. Place making can be: arches, safety and health communications as well as calling-out or identifying a significant location for visitors and community. If deemed artwork AIPP will facilitate the COA Artwork Donation Process – This can be fairly rigorous. I work with stakeholders and COA User Departments such as Public Works, Parks & Recreation. Expectations of the donor to ensure public input and community support. Past Artwork Donations have included Historic Preservation and Historic Landmarks Commission. The Leslie Cochran memorial being the most notable. FYI: Historic Landmarks Commission will receive the proposal through Historic Preservation. You’d review a proposal and your vote will be for “appropriateness’. Your job isn’t to approve an artwork but is a means of providing Arts Commission critical feedback on your review of that artwork. I can’t imagine a scenario where AC would accept something HLC didn’t support. Arts Commission would not vote on a place making object, only artwork. • With a folder of information Artwork Donations will be reviewed and voted on by Arts Commission. At that point the donor can proceed. The User Department will work with them on future plans for installation. AIPP will work with the Donor at completion and for repairs and maintenance for the life of the artwork. • • • • • Reconnecting With HLC …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Tommy Kosarek Saturday, March 26, 2022 6:35 PM PAZ Preservation Fwd: Case Number: HR 22-001198; 804 Rutherford Place; OBJECTION *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** ATTN.: Amber Allen Please find the attached information regarding my OBJECTION to the demolition of the home located at 804 Rutherford Place. If you have any issues with the files please let me know. If you require a mailed in original, also please let me know. Thank you, N. Thomas Kosarek, AIA Principal BarnesGromatzkyKosarekArchitects 1224 EAST 12th Street, Suite 320 Austin, TX 78702 1 2 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. 3
Proposed Front Elevation Existing Front Elevation 1413 KIRKWOOD RD. Delwood Duplex National Register District Scope of Work: • Rebuild interior stair and create interior opening at fi rst fl oor to provide access to stair. • Decommission existing Kitchen at fi rst fl oor to convert structure from a duplex use to a single-family use. • Th e existing fl oor plan of the second fl oor will remain as is. • Replace all windows and exterior doors.* • Repair/restore existing porch railing and ver- tical supports. *A portion of the original exterior doors and windows were replaced prior to the current Owner’s taking possesion of the property. EX. WDW TO BE REPLACED EX. DOOR TO BE REPLACED W/ NEW WDW PRIMARY BEDROOM GREY HATCH DENOTES INTERIOR SPACES NOT IN SCOPE OF WORK D E C A L P E R E B O T W D W . X E D E C A L P E R E B O T W D W . X E EX. WDW TO BE REPLACED PRIMARY CLO. . F E R KITCHEN D E C A L P E R E B O T W D W . X E BATH 2 3' - 8" " 2 / 1 1 1 - ' 2 " 1 1 D E C A L P E R E B O T W D W . X E D E C A L P E R E B O T W D W . X E GIRLS' ROOM EX. WDW TO BE REPLACED WALL LEGEND EXISTING WALL TO REMAIN NEW FRAMED WALL WALL TO BE DEMOLISHED 1 EX. DOOR TO BE REPLACED W/ NEW WDW EX. WDW TO BE REPLACED " 0 - ' 3 CONTRACTOR TO CUT OPENING INTO EXISTING WALL FOR NEW DOORWAY REMOVE EX. STAIR E B O T R O O D . X E / W D E C A L P E R W D W W E N EX. WDW TO BE REPLACED 7' - 6" 14' - 0 1/2" " 0 - ' 2 1 D E C A L P E R E B O T W D W . X E D E C A L P E R E B O T W D W . X E . F E R *REMOVE ALL FIXTURES AND FINISHES THIS ROOM " 0 - ' …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Tommy Kosarek Saturday, March 26, 2022 6:33 PM PAZ Preservation Fwd: 512 Monroe St; Case No. GF 22-001167; OBJECTION *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** ATTN.: Amber Allen Please find the attached information regarding my OBJECTION to the demolition of the home located at 512 E Monroe. If you have any issues with the files please let me know. If you require a mailed in original, also please let me know. Thank you, N. Thomas Kosarek, AIA Principal BarnesGromatzkyKosarekArchitects 1224 EAST 12th Street, Suite 320 Austin, TX 78702 1 2 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. 3
GENERAL NOTES PROJECT INFORMATION ADDRESS: ADDRESS: 1505 ALAMEDA DRIVE AUSTIN, TX 78704 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 15 BLK5 TRAVIS HEIGHTS SF3 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: DESCRIPTION OF WORK: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE FAMILY, 3-STORY HOUSE WITH ATTACHED CARPORT & IN-GROUND POOL OWNER: OWNER: ARCHITECT: ARCHITECT: BUILDER: BUILDER: LUCKY DAY'S CASA, LLC CONTACT: MATT SCHWALBE 1024 BONHAM TERRACE AUSTIN, TX 78704 MWSCHWALBE@GMAIL.COM FAB ARCHITECTURE, LLC. PATRICK OUSEY, ARCHITECT 405 CUMBERLAND RD AUSTIN, TX 78704 T (512) 469.0775 F (512) 469.0570 CONTACT: VICTORIA HARRINGTON VICTOIRA@FABARCHITECTURE.COM COBB DEVELOPMENT LLC VANCE COBB, CONTRACTOR 4608 CACTUS LANE AUSTIN, TX 78745 T (512) 550.2144 CONTACT: VANCE COBB VANCECOBB@GMAIL.COM SHEET INDEX ARCHITECTURAL ARCHITECTURAL TITLE, PROJECT INFORMATION, & SITE PLAN TREE PROTECTION & SITE STAGING PLAN TENT EXHIBIT FIRST FLOOR PLAN UPPER FLOOR PLANS REFLECTED CEILING PLANS EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS & SECTIONS INTERIOR ELEVATIONS STRUCTURAL STRUCTURAL A0.1 A0.2 A0.3 A1.1 A1.2 A2.1 A3.1 A3.2 A5.1 S0 S1 S1.1 S2 S2.1 S3 S4 S5 S6 S6.1 S6.2 - - - - - - - - - - - APPLICABLE CODES 2021 2021 2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE GENERAL NOTES GENERAL NOTES - ALL WORK TO CONFORM TO AND MEET LOCAL MINIMUM CODES, ORDINANCES, RULES, REGULATIONS AND LAWS OF BUILDING OFFICIALS OR AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION. ALL WORK NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH SUCH REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR. - CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR LAYOUT OF PROJECT - REPORT ANY VARIATIONS BETWEEN ACTUAL SITE CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION SHOWN ON DRAWINGS TO ARCHITECT IN TIMELY MANNER. - GENERAL CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATION OF ALL STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS. - GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO CUT + PATCH FOR ALL TRADES UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE. - DETAILS TO MATCH EXISTING CONDITIONS. EXCEPT AS NOTED. VERIFY AND REVIEW W/ ARCH. - GENERAL CONTRACTOR IS TO PROVIDE ALL BUILDING PERMITS + UTILITIES. EACH SUB CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE PERMITS AND FEES REQUIRED FOR HIS TRADE AND ALL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED BY CODE. - GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO KEEP CONSTRUCTION SITE CLEAN + ORGANIAZED. - RELOCATE EXISTING UTILTIES AS REQUIRED (GAS, ELECTRIC, CABLE + TELEPHONE,) SEE SITE PLAN FOR NEW LOCATIONS. - ALL TRENCHING REQ'D FOR UTILITIES TO BE DONE W/ EXTREME CARE TO ENSURE PROTECTION OF TREE AND PLANTING ROOT SYSTEMS. WORK TO BE AROUND ROOTS, NOT THROUGH. - G.C. TO PROTECT ALL PLANTING BEDS, TREES, OVERHEAD BRANCHES AND LANDSCAPE, U.N.O.. REVIEW W/ OWER ALL AREAS WHERE ACCESS WILL BE NEEDED SO THAT OWNER CAN …
City of Austin ELECTRICAL PERMIT Type: Status :Final Issue Date : 12/07/1982 Expiry Date : 09/04/1984 SITE APPROVAL: ZONING: PERMIT NO : 1982-004712 EP 1505 ALAMEDA DR LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 15 BLK 5 TRAVIS HEIGHTS Res PROPOSED OCCUPANCY: WORK PERMITTED: Addition ISSUED BY: TOTAL SQFT VALUATION USE CAT FLOORS UNITS Contact Fee Description Electrical Permit Fee Fee Amount Paid Date Inspection requirements Total Fees: $38.00 12/07/1982 $38.00 1 TELEPHONE City Code Chapter 25-12, Article 13: A permit expires on the 181st day if the project has not scheduled nor received an inspection. A "Cancelled" and/or "Failed/No Work Performed" inspection result does not extend the expiration date. It is a violation and a fineable offense to cut or tamper with the Austin Energy meter seal. Austin Energy shall fine and/or prosecute to the fullest extent any offenses that are discovered and verified. Comments BY ACCEPTIONG OR PAYING FOR THIS PERMIT YOU ARE DECLARING THAT YOU ARE THE OWNER OR AUTHORIZED BY THE OWNER THAT DATA SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION WAS TRUE FACTS AND THAT THE WORK WILL CONFORM TO THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATION SUBMITTED HEREWITH. Page 1 of 2 TO SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION, CALL (512) 974-9405 Printed : 03/08/2022 11:31 am City of Austin ELECTRICAL PERMIT Type: Status :Final Issue Date : 12/07/1982 Expiry Date : 09/04/1984 SITE APPROVAL: ZONING: PERMIT NO : 1982-004712 EP 1505 ALAMEDA DR LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 15 BLK 5 TRAVIS HEIGHTS Res PROPOSED OCCUPANCY: WORK PERMITTED: Addition ISSUED BY: TOTAL SQFT VALUATION USE CAT FLOORS UNITS Type Date Status Comments Inspector 305 Final Electric 09/04/1984 Pass MIGRATED FROM PIER. 1 Page 2 of 2 TO SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION, CALL (512) 974-9405 Printed : 03/08/2022 11:31 am City of Austin MECHANICAL PERMIT PERMIT NO : 1982-004712 MP Type: Status : Final Issue Date : 12/07/1982 Expiry Date : 08/29/2007 SITE APPROVAL: ZONING: WORK PERMITTED: Addition ISSUED BY: 1505 ALAMEDA DR LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 15 BLK 5 TRAVIS HEIGHTS PROPOSED OCCUPANCY: Res TOTAL SQFT VALUATION USE CAT FLOORS UNITS 1 TELEPHONE Fee Description Fee Amount Paid Date Inspection requirements Mechanical Inspection Total Fees: City Code Chapter 25-12, Article 13: A permit expires on the 181st day if the project has not scheduled nor received an inspection. A "Cancelled" and/or "Failed/No Work Performed" inspection result does not extend the expiration date. Date User BY ACCEPTIONG OR PAYING FOR THIS PERMIT YOU ARE DECLARING THAT YOU ARE THE …
LOT 14 24" LIVE OAK S 63°03'42"E 144.74' 27" LIVE OAK 5 0 6.0 7 ' 0 0 0 2 . 23" LIVE OAK 26" LIVE OAK 5' SIDEYARD SET BACK 1 5 0 5 A L A R E T . W 1 A L L W M 5 0 6 5 0 5 M E D A D R I V E 2 5 ' F R O N T Y A R D S E T B A C K 9 0 5 5 1 0 5 0 7 5 0 8 5 0 5.2 5 CONC. WALK 513.9 4 25.7' L L A W . T E R EXISTING FOOTPRINT LOT 15 BLOCK "5" HOUSE 2 4 . 3 ' E M 2 8 . 4 ' O / H L E V E L 6.2' 2 . 6 ' 1 1 5 G A C 4.3' 1 . 5 ' 15.2' 5' SIDEYARD SET BACK ' . 9 0 1 5 1 2 5 1 3 5 1 4 5 1 5 5 1 6 5 1 7 518 9 1 5 0 2 5 1 2 5 2 2 5 5 2 3 L L A W . T E R GARAGE N 63°01'26"W 118.13' (118.3') LOT 16 519.9 7 . ' 9 0 0 5 W " 1 1 ' 7 5 ° 9 2 S A L L E Y C O N C . D R I V E K C A B T E S D R A Y K C A B ' 0 1 5 2 4 5 2 3.7 3 N F O R A B E T T E R A R C H I T E C T U R E & I N T E R I O R S 5 1 2 • 4 6 9 • 0 7 7 5 f a b a r c h i t e c t u r e . c o m 1 5 0 5 A L A M E D A D R I V E EXISTING SITE PLAN ' 2 8 . 2 6 W " 0 0 ' 0 0 ° 0 3 S I I S S A B G N R A E B D E M U S S A LOT 14 24" LIVE OAK S 63°03'42"E 144.74' …
1505 Alameda-Trees Jamie Kleinbaum Site Plan Photos For Demo Permit Better Photo Dead Tree Shared Tree-Comanche Marker Tree (maybe) Plans to be Redone Email from Owner: • Hi James, • • are safe. • Thank you, • Matt • I wanted to let you know FAB went on-site yesterday and confirmed that there is an issue with the current plans and those large limbs of tree #4. I understand the Reviewer from the city had a similar finding so we're all in agreement that the plans need to be adapted to ensure there is no impact on the tree. I'm not sure what happened with the FAB team on the initial plans but I can assure you it was not intentional. • Once we have an update plan we'll share those with the city and work with the Arborist to ensure the trees
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Michelle Riehle Saturday, March 26, 2022 2:21 PM PAZ Preservation Case number: 22-006510 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** To whom it may concern, I am a resident of Travis Heights and understand there is a hearing regarding 1505 Alameda Dr. Firstly, as a mother of two and soon to be three children I think it is essential that Austin continue to find and support ways to provide adequate housing for families both of children and multi generational families. Taking care of the people in our community is our top priority. I have seen publicly on "Next Door" that one of my neighbors is harassing one of my new neighbors who is trying to build a home suitable to house multiple occupants. The current home 1505 Alameda is not suitable for that. We have several adorable bungalows in Travis Heights but they are small and many, several in throwing distance of my own home, are falling apart. They have boarded windows, collapsed roofs, cracked foundations and are sitting rotting. I am hopeful someone will buy them and provide an opportunity for new suitable housing. Most homes in our neighborhood are being renovated, remodeled, added to or completely rebuilt to allow for safe and adequate housing. We added a significant addition onto our home as our family grew as an example. We should not allow new residents of our neighborhood to be harassed when the improvement of this neighborhood and its homes to provide safe adequate housing is a good thing. We should protect our natural environment but once someone has shown good intent and proof they have plans to do so they should be able to manage their home as they please. We are hurting the homeowners and future families at this point if we don't move forward with this issue and allow the homeowner to responsibly build their home. Everyday day and week this continues we have one less home and impose costs on the family that is trying to move forward and live there. Sincerely, Michelle Riehle 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: Tommy Kosarek Saturday, March 26, 2022 6:34 PM PAZ Preservation Fwd: Case Number: PR-2022-002404; 1F 22-016498; 1315 Newning Ave. and 1317 Newing Ave.; OBJECTION *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** ATTN.: Amber Allen Please find the attached information regarding my OBJECTION to the demolition of these two homes located at 1315 Newning Ave. and 1317 Newning Ave. If you have any issues with the files please let me know. If you require a mailed in original, also please let me know. Thank you, N. Thomas Kosarek, AIA Principal BarnesGromatzkyKosarekArchitects 1224 EAST 12th Street, Suite 320 Austin, TX 78702 1 2 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. 3
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Tommy Kosarek Saturday, March 26, 2022 6:47 PM PAZ Preservation 1205 Alta Vista Ave.; Case No. HR 22-026102; OBJECTION *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** ATTN.: Amber Allen Attached please find information regarding my OBJECTION to the demolition of the home located at 1205 Alta Vista Ave. If you have any issues with the files please let me know. If you require a mailed in original, also please let me know. Thank you, N. Thomas Kosarek, AIA Principal BarnesGromatzkyKosarekArchitects 1224 EAST 12th Street, Suite 320 Austin, TX 78702 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: Sunday, March 27, 2022 12:03 PM PAZ Preservation 1205 Alta Vista HR-2022-026102 *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners, I oppose the demolition of 1205 Alta Vista on the basis of its contributing status to our National Register District. I’m a resident of the district and worked long and hard to achieve it. While it is not a landmark‐worthy structure, it is still part of our neighborhood’s history because it shows that we were/are a community that has always allowed for a variety of residents with different economic status. Rental properties’ existence in the neighborhood is an element that has brought many interesting residents into our community. It has been that way until recently. It DOES have community value in that regard. all our contributing structures obviously have value in terms of their relationship to their surrounding neighbors. They “contribute” to our story. Even though I know I can’t stop this demolition, I desperately hoping you can dissuade the owners from building this over‐scaled, monilithic single‐family residence. I would prefer to see multi‐family here, if anything, as it is being demolished every month here, and replaced with double‐lot sized single‐family homes. This leads to the erasure and misrepresentation of our history. Thank you! Melanie Martinez 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
SOCIAL KNOWLEDGEABLE INFLUENTIAL Kimberly Levinson President Curtis Rogers Vice President Angela Hovis Treasurer Frank Seely Greg Anderson Philip Wiley Marshall Geyer Gordon Moore March 26, 2022 To the Historic Landmark Commission, The Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association (DANA) is opposed to granting historic landmark status to the 301 W. 6th St. warehouse where The Iron Bear is currently located. We feel that The Iron Bear is an important institution for the LGBTQ+ community downtown and are hopeful that this bar is able to relocate again in a new downtown building with sufficient timing. We have formed our stance based on the following reasons: 1. The high potential for density and housing at this site. 2. The owner of the warehouse, Sixth & Lavaca 2018 LP, are in favor of demolition. 3. DANA does not find the warehouse to be exceptional or worth preserving, given the potential of this site to help achieve other community goals This site is located directly on a current MetroRapid corridor, an upcoming light rail corridor, in the walkshed from the upcoming Republic Square Project Connect station. Additionally, this lot is not in a Capitol View Corridor and is zoned to have no height limit. Given the items listed above, DANA supports the demolition of 301 W. 6th St. and is opposed to granting this lot historic zoning. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kimberley Levinson President The DANA Board Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association
301 W. 6th Street Historic Landmark Commission March 28, 2022 Overview Lot Size: Zoning: • 0.14 acres, or approximately 5,888 SF • CBD (Central Business District) Built: • Circa 1919 Current Use: • Cocktail Lounge Historic Use: • Ice Cream Shop Landmark Designation Criteria A property must meet at least two of the below criteria: i. Architecture ii. Historical Associations iii. Archeology iv. Community Value v. Landscape Feature i. Architecture • Embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; • Exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; • Represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; • Serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; • Possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or • Represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind building. 1935 Sanborn Original building character has been compromised by: - Addition of new openings - Paint over original Austin Common brick - Removal of historic canopy and brackets - Windows not original to building - Egress encroachment in R.O.W. - Conversion of entrance to patio Aerial Zoomed Out Architectural character is better represented and preserved in the historic 6th Street district, including: - Shallow arched windows - Original Windows - Unpainted Austin Common brick - Rectangular clerestory brick relief - 3 tier brick building cap - Corner brick entry ii. Historical Associations groups, institutions, The property has long-standing significant associations with events persons, of historic importance which contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation; or represents a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. businesses, or ii. Historical Associations Long standing historic association: • Riegler Ice Cream Company • Located in building for approx. 9 years • San Antonio business • Historical Persons: • Businessmen Landmark Designation Criteria iii. Archeology iv. Community Value v. Landscape Feature The property has, or is expected to yield, significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region; The property has a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220328-4B Seconded By: Koch Date: March 28, 2022 Subject: FY 2023 Budget Recommendation Motioned By: Heimsath Recommendation Allocation of funds to the Historic Preservation Office. See attached document. Description of Recommendation to Council Recommendation by the Historic Landmark Commission to Council regarding the FY 2023 budget. Rationale See attached document. Vote For: Castillo, Featherston, Heimsath, Koch, Larosche, McWhorter, Myers, Tollett, Valenzuela, Wright Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Little Attest: Terri Myers Chair, Historic Landmark Commission 1 FY 2022-23 BUDGET RECOMMENDATION Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation 20220328-4B WHEREAS the City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission was established in 1974 to promote historic preservation activities in Austin and advise the Austin City Council on matters related to historic preservation; and WHEREAS the purpose of the Historic Landmark Commission is to prepare and periodically revise an inventory of the structures and areas that may be eligible for designation as historic landmarks, most recently completed in 1984; prepare, review, and propose amendments to a citywide Historic Preservation Plan, last adopted in 1981; and review requests to establish or remove a historic designation and make recommendations on the requests to the Land Use Commission; and WHEREAS the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan outlines historic preservation policies for the City of Austin to preserve and interpret historic resources in Austin for residents and visitors, with goals including 1) the inventory and protection of historic buildings, structures, sites, places, and districts in neighborhoods throughout the city; and 2) the retention of the character of locally designated historic districts and National Register districts by ensuring development is compatible with the historic character of the districts; and WHEREAS Strategic Direction 2023 includes the honoring and preservation of historical and ethnic heritage as an indicator category, with strategies that include protecting places that reflect Austin’s diverse history and broadening support for and participation in preserving underrepresented histories and resources; and WHEREAS Austin has transformed since the existing Historic Preservation Plan was adopted in 1981, including a tripling of the city’s population, passage of a historic district ordinance, urgent challenges around affordability and sustainability, a booming real estate market driving high development and demolition pressures, and displacement threats to longstanding residents, especially in East Austin neighborhoods historically home to communities of color; and WHEREAS the historic preservation field has also transformed in the last 40 years, with equity, sustainability, and cultural heritage as leading factors guiding preservation efforts, and …
