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Nov. 30, 2020

A.6.b - 815 W 11th St - photos — original pdf

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Nov. 30, 2020

A.8 - 1414 Alameda Dr - applicant's presentation — original pdf

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Nov. 16, 2020

2.A.1 - Historic Design Standards recommended by working group — original pdf

Historic Design Standards City of Austin Adopted _________ Welcome In Austin, historic preservation encourages the preservation of historic buildings, structures, sites, and districts; promotes awareness of cultural and architectural heritage; and helps shape a more sustainable, equitable, and livable place. As the city grows, these Historic Design Standards will help property owners, designers, builders, and historic preservation professionals make consistent decisions about how to meet present-day needs while stewarding local built heritage and achieving larger goals. Clear standards and graphics show good practices, as well as changes to avoid. The Historic Design Standards were created by a working group representing property owners, designers, developers, advocates, and the Historic Landmark Commission. The working group sought to develop locally relevant standards grounded in national preservation principles. Many members are laypeople, and readability was a key concern: the standards needed to be understandable by property owners and neighbors considering whether to apply for historic district designation, as well as by architects. A Maintenance and Preservation chapter and illustrated glossary support those who want to learn more about architectural elements and materials. The Historic Design Standards promote long-term sustainability by supporting the retention and repair of existing buildings, which keep tons of old-growth wood and other material in use and out of the landfill. They also support sustainable solutions for making buildings more energy efficient now, from high-impact improvements like attic insulation and duct sealing to DIY changes such as weather-stripping around windows and doors. Historic Preservation Office staff are available to answer questions and provide feedback on proposed projects. Reach out to preservation@austintexas.gov or call (512) 974-3393. Left cover image: People looking out over Austin, ca. 1940s Acknowledgments Design Standards Working Group The Historic Landmark Commission created the Design Standards Working Group on September 24, 2018 to create a new set of historic design standards, with the goals of providing clear, user-friendly standards and guidelines for all historic property owners and of simplifying the historic district application process. This document is the product of the working group’s efforts and is modeled on the Preservation Austin design standards template produced through a community initiative in April 2011. David Carroll, AIA Urban Design Commission, preservation architect Janet Beinke Historic district property owner Cara Bertron Historic Preservation Office staff Madeline Clites Preservation consultant Angela Gaudette Historic Preservation Office staff Laura Keating Urban Design staff Marie Oehlerking-Read Texas Historical Commission staff (prev.) Misael Ramos Representative from potential …

Nov. 16, 2020

2.A.2 - Historic Design Standards - Frequently asked questions — original pdf

Frequently Asked Questions This FAQ sheet is intended to provide a brief orientation to the Historic Design Standards. Please contact preservation@austintexas.gov if you have further questions or feedback about the standards. 1 Why were the Historic Design Standards developed? Don’t we already have standards for historic properties? districts. They do align with existing district design standards and may be adopted by property owners within each district if desired. The Historic Design Standards were developed to clarify existing standards for historic landmarks and National Register districts, and to make the historic district application process easier and more equitable for new districts. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation form the foundation of preservation practice in the United States and are used in Austin to evaluate proposed changes to historic landmarks and in National Register district. However, these very general standards can be challenging to interpret when planning and evaluating specific projects. The Historic Design Standards build on them with more specific standards and illustrations of good practices. For new historic districts, community members compiling an application currently must hire a consultant or learn how to develop their own design standards, then go through multiple rounds of review with other property owners and City staff. This adds time and cost to the application process—and results in design standards that are nearly identical to those for other districts. The Historic Design Standards will provide a consistent, predictable set of standards for all areas considering historic district designation. 2 I own a historic landmark. How will the Historic Design Standards affect me? If adopted by City Council, the Historic Design Standards will clarify existing standards for exterior changes to historic landmarks, as well as new construction on landmarked properties. The Historic Design Standards are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, but are clearer, more specific, and easier to use for planning and evaluating projects. 3 I own a property in a locally designated historic district. How will the Historic Design Standards affect me? The Historic Design Standards will not affect previously agreed-upon design standards for existing historic 4 I own a property in a National Register district. How will the Historic Design Standards affect me? If adopted by City Council, the Historic Design Standards will replace the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation that City staff and the Historic Landmark Commisison use to evaluate National Register district projects. …

Nov. 16, 2020

Preview List — original pdf

Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for November 16, 2020 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. The Historic Landmark Commission meeting will be held with social distancing modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in‐person input will be allowed. All speakers (applicants included) must register to speak in advance no later than Sunday, November 15 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To register, applicants and community members must:   Email or call the board liaison at preservation@austintexas.gov or (512) 974‐1264 no later than noon on Sunday, November 15. The information required is the speaker name; item number(s) they wish to speak on; whether they are for, against, or neutral; and an email address. People who have submitted a request to speak will receive either an email or a phone call on the day of the meeting, which will provide the telephone number to call.  Handouts or other information may be emailed to preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Sunday, November 15. This information will be provided to commissioners in advance of the meeting. Historic Zoning applications Address/description Item A.1 2816 San Pedro Street (HDP‐2020‐0293) – Commission‐initiated historic zoning case (postponed October 26, 2020) 3908 Avenue B (C14H‐2020‐0087) – Applicant‐initiated zoning of the Baker School (postponed October 26, 2020) 4509 Balcones Dr (GF‐2020‐0140200) – Commission‐initiated zoning and application to construct a side addition 1304 Alta Vista (C14H‐2020‐0113) – Applicant‐initiated zoning of the Murchison House 905 Congress Avenue (C14H‐2020‐0120) – Applicant‐initiated zoning of the Mutual Building Historic landmark and historic district applications Item B.1 Address/description 5400 Freidrich Lane (C14H‐1982‐0004) – Replace all windows with solid vinyl windows (postponed October 26, 2020) 2406 Harris Boulevard (C14H‐2009‐0021) – Construct a pool in the front yard of the Jackson‐Novy‐ Kelly‐Hoey House. Postponement request by applicant. 910 Poplar Street (C14H‐1999‐0013) – Construct two detached apartment buildings behind Maverick Miller house 3803 Avenue H (C14H‐2006‐0028) – Construct dormers onto rear of Bengston House 713 Congress Avenue (C14H‐1978‐0038) – Heritage grant application for tuckpointing at the Paramount Theater A.2 A.3 A.4 A.5 B.2 B.3 B.4 B.5 (continued on next page) National Register Historic District permit applications Item C.1 Address/description 3207 Glenview Avenue (HR‐2020‐123266) – Construct an addition, change a front window opening, and replace windows …

Nov. 16, 2020

A.3.1 - 4509 Balcones Dr - Revised Plans — original pdf

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Nov. 16, 2020

A.3.2 - 4509 Balcones Dr - Owner Agreement — original pdf

From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Carla Tremblay Brummett, Elizabeth; Contreras, Kalan Nick Deaver; Sadowsky, Steve 4509 Balcones Historic Landmark Designation Monday, November 9, 2020 10:27:04 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Thank you for the phone call this morning. Per our discussion, David and I are in favor of moving forward with the historic landmark designation of our home, 4509 Balcones Dr. Please let me know if you need any additional information from us. Carla & David Tremblay 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.

Nov. 16, 2020

C.1.0 - 3207 Glenview Ave — original pdf

HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS NOVEMBER 16, 2020 HR-2020-123266 3207 GLENVIEW AVENUE C.1 - 1 PROPOSAL OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT Construct a 1.5-story addition to a ca. 1939 contributing house. Convert noncontributing detached garage to screened porch. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Partially demolish rear of house and existing roofline. 2) Construct a 1.5-story addition atop main house, increasing the roof pitch and reconfiguring the existing front gable. The proposed addition has shed-roofed dormers at north and south elevations, connected by a TPO (prefabricated membrane) shed roof. The addition is clad in fiber cement lap siding and brick. Secondary elevations include 4:4 double-hung clad-wood windows and 4-, 6-, and 8-light fixed and casement windows. 3) Convert noncontributing detached garage to screened porch. 4) Reconfigure window openings. Adjust entry arch at main façade. 5) Replace existing wood windows with larger aluminum-clad wood casements. 6) Reroof existing house to match addition. RESEARCH The house at 3207 Glenview Avenue was built in 1939 by John Wattinger. Its first residents were Alton and Cleo Wersebe, restaurant managers. Though the pair divorced in 1945, Cleo Wersebe, her mother-in-law, and her son Gordon remained in the house; Cleo Wersebe lived there until at least 1959. Wersebe opened her own beauty salon, called The Alcove, at 714 Brazos Street. She was a member of the Federated Business and Professional Women’s Club and served as president of the local Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association. During the 1960s, Wersebe also chaired an annual project that brought hairdressers’ services to the Austin State Hospital and State School, among other institutions. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation are used to evaluate new construction projects in National Register historic districts. Applicable standards include: 2. The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided. The house will be partially demolished to make room for the proposed addition. Changing the gabled roofline and replacing windows will alter character-defining façade elements. 9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment. Fiber cement siding and casement …

Nov. 16, 2020

C.1.1 - 3207 Glenview - Plans — original pdf

Windows to be replaced with larger casements New steeper roof framing at porch Windows to be replaced with larger casements Opening to be centered on gable. 1009 Blanco St. Austin, TX 78703 www.shillingtonarch.com New, steeper roof framing/ brick. New attic-level rooms. New roof framing sits on existing top plate. Existing framing/ brick to remain. 11/02/2020 Baker Residence 3207 Glenview Ave. Austin,TX 78703 Arch to be raised View from street E1 Not to scale November 2, 2020 Permit Update: Wall to remain. To be patched with matching brick. Window to be removed. Roof framing to be removed and made steeper Existing to be made wider, longer. New attic rooms. 1009 Blanco St. Austin, TX 78703 www.shillingtonarch.com 11/02/2020 Baker Residence 3207 Glenview Ave. Austin,TX 78703 View from south E2 Not to scale November 2, 2020 Permit Update: Becomes 1 1/2 story addition 1009 Blanco St. Austin, TX 78703 www.shillingtonarch.com 11/02/2020 Baker Residence 3207 Glenview Ave. Austin,TX 78703 View of back E3 Not to scale November 2, 2020 Permit Update: Becomes 1 1/2 story addition Becomes 1 1/2 story addition Existing windows to be replaced and centered in room. 1009 Blanco St. Austin, TX 78703 www.shillingtonarch.com 11/02/2020 Baker Residence 3207 Glenview Ave. Austin,TX 78703 View from back yard View from front yard View of north wall E4 Not to scale November 2, 2020 Permit Update: New screened openings here. New screened openings here. Garage door to be removed. 1009 Blanco St. Austin, TX 78703 www.shillingtonarch.com View from backyard View from driveway Driveway partially removed 11/02/2020 Baker Residence 3207 Glenview Ave. Austin,TX 78703 Views of Garage E3 Not to scale November 2, 2020 Permit Update: Legal Description LOT 10 BLK 1 BRYKERWOODS D Zoning SF-3-NP West Austin Neighborhood Group Old West Austin Nat'l Historic Distric Site Plan Notes: 1. All access, material staging, dumpster and spoils placement, portable toilet and concrete washout to be located on existing concrete driveway and/or sidewalks. 2. Provide tree protection as required by City of Austin. 3. Any necessary canopy pruning to be reviewed by certiﬁed Arborist prior to work being done. LOT 5 LOT 4 Overhead power line: single-phase ' 8 5 . 2 S 29º 34' 07" W 59.95' 3' P.U.E. 10' back setback Existing 1-Story Accessory Building to remain. New wood deck Outline roof overhang New wood stairs k c a b t e s e d i s ' 5 . E . U P. …

Nov. 16, 2020

C.3.0 - 1406 Ethridge Ave — original pdf

HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS NOVEMBER 16, 2020 1406 ETHRIDGE AVENUE GF-2020-162558 C.3 - 1 PROPOSAL OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT Demolish and reconstruct front porch; apply mortar wash; construct rear and garage addition; replace windows, doors, and siding. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS rafter tails. 1) Demolish existing front porch. Replace with full-width porch with metal roof and exposed 2) Apply mortar wash to existing stone that will leave some stone exposed. 3) Construct an addition. The proposed 1.5-story portion of the addition, clad in vertical wood siding, combines a garage with entry at the east (main) elevation with living space above. It features a side-gabled roof and metal-roofed shed dormers. The 2-story portion of the proposed addition is clad in stone veneer and combines a gabled tile roof with standing-seam metal shed accents atop exposed rafter tails. 4) Apply new wood shutters to east elevation. 5) Replace all windows and doors. 6) Replace metal roof with tile. RESEARCH The house at 1406 Ethridge Avenue was built in 1939 for Reverend Edmund Heinsohn, a lawyer and minister, and his family. Heinsohn served as the pastor of University Methodist Church for over a quarter-century, setting a record for the longest stay in a single congregation for a Methodist minister. Heinsohn was a trustee of Southwestern University for nearly forty years and chairman of the board of trustees at Huston-Tillotson College for thirty. He served on the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for twenty-five years. In 1958, Heinsohn was honored as the city’s “Most Worthy Citizen” by the Austin Real Estate Board for his long career in ministry and service. Heinsohn’s Austin legacy is rooted in his anti-war and anti-segregation activism throughout the twentieth century. In the 1930s and 1940s, he spoke up for American neutrality, opposed the religious oppression perpetrated by the Nazi regime, and promoted nonviolence as vice- president of the Methodist Commission on World Peace. University Methodist became one of the first historically white churches to accept Black parishioners in 1957, and Heinsohn chaired the Commission on Human Relations two years later in a bid to prevent violence against civil rights protestors. The reverend’s reputation for inclusivity led to him to maintain friendships among a diverse group of prominent Austinites of all creeds, from Supreme Court judges to J. Frank Dobie. Described as a “legend in his own lifetime” by the Austin American-Statesman in …

Nov. 16, 2020

C.3.1 - 1406 Ethridge Ave - Plans — original pdf

LOT 5 LOT 6 Revisions Date - E E R H T N O T R O P I " 2 1 6 - ' 4 2 ' . 9 2 0 0 1 I = T N O P H G H I ' . 4 5 0 0 1 = T N O P H G H I I ' 0 0 . 1 0 1 = T N O P H G H I I - O W T N O T R O P I " 0 - ' 0 4 - E N O N O T R O P I " 0 - ' 0 4 " 9 - ' 5 3 BLOCK 28 LOT 4 HIGH POINT = 101.00' " 4 1 4 - ' 8 101 EXISTING GARAGE FFE = 101.0' EXISTING WOOD FENCE TO BE REMOVED (S 60°00'00" E 50.00') S 59°14'58" E 50.01' e e e e e e e DIMENSION FROM CENTERLINE OF POWERLINE TO STAIR STRUCTURE (S 60°00'00" E 27.00') S 60°20'14" E 26.96' e 10' REAR SETBACK e 5' UTILITY EASEMENT e HIGH POINT PORTION TWO = 100.29' POWER POLE HIGH POINT PORTION TWO = 100.54' OVERHEAD ELEC. EXISTING ELEC. LINE TO BE BURIED TO HOUSE 15" HACKBERRY PROPOSED ADDITION FFE = 101.0' e 101 e e SPACE FOR BBQ e NEW REAR PORCH K C A B T E S E D S I ' 5 PROPOSED ADDITION FFE = 102.5' e e ' . 3 0 0 4 1 W ' " 8 2 0 1 ° 0 3 S ) ' 0 0 0 4 1 . W ' " 0 0 0 0 ° 0 3 S ( FOUND 1/2" IRON ROD,TYP. NEW A/C PAD & UNIT LOW POINT = 100.29' . ) ' 0 0 0 4 1 E " 0 0 0 0 ° 0 3 N ( ' ' . 8 3 0 4 1 E " 0 0 0 0 ° 0 3 N ' E S A B G N R A E B I HIGH POINT = 101.00' EXISTING CONCRETE DRIVEWAY e LOT 15 HIGHEST ADJ. GRADE = 101.00' 8",8", 7",4" LUGUSTRUM 101 HIGH POINT PORTION ONE = 101.00' GRAY HATCH INDICATES NEW FOUNDATION EXISTING A/C PAD & UNITS EXISTING WOOD FENCE TO BE REMOVED EXISTING IRON FENCE BLOCK 28 LOT 12 LOW POINT = 100.59' 1 …

Nov. 16, 2020

C.4.0 - 910 E 14th St — original pdf

C.4 - 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS NOVEMBER 16, 2020 GF-2020-163127 910 EAST 14TH STREET SWEDISH HILL NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT Construct a two-story rear addition to a one-story contributing house. PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Demolish existing shed. 2) Construct a two-story addition, enclosing the existing rear walls of the house with a flat- roofed connector. The connecting hallway features a fixed glass curtainwall and membrane roof. It is clad in stucco, with a gabled roof of standing-seam metal. Its aluminum-clad fixed and undivided windows are irregularly placed, with both horizontal and vertical orientations. 3) Construct a pool. RESEARCH 4) Construct a board-form concrete wall around site. The house at 910 E. 14th Street was constructed around 1891 by carpenter John Johnson. Johnson lived in the home with his wife Mary until his death in 1902. The Johnsons rented part of the house to the Lundghren family, who purchased the home in 1905. Charles Lundghren was a bookbinder, working for several local firms until opening Lundghren and Pannell Bookbinders on Congress Avenue in 1906. His brother Eric Lundghren, a plumber, and sisters Emma and Julia also lived at 910 E. 14th Street. By 1910, the Lundghrens had sold the house to Edgar F. and Carrie Watt. They shared the home with daughters Elizabeth J. and Leona G., who worked as medical attendants, and son Robert A., a student. Edgar F. Watt worked as a ranchman. From 1922 until at least the 1970s, the Hansson family owned 910 E. 14th Street. Hans Hilding Hansson, a baker, came to the United States in 1914 and served in World War I. An active Freemason, Hansson worked as the baker and chef for the Scottish Rite Dormitory for around twenty years. Clara Free Hansson, his wife, was born in Hutto and worked as a clerk and typist at the Varsity Cafeteria for the University of Texas Food Service Division. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation are used to evaluate new construction projects in National Register historic districts. Applicable standards include: 2. The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided. The proposed plans include enclosure of the existing rear wall so that no historic fabric is removed. 9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related …

Nov. 16, 2020

C.4.1 - 910 E 14th St - Plans — original pdf

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. 559' - 2 1/4" N 80°34'30" E 49.87' 559' - 2 1/4" N 80°34'30" E 49.87' 559' - 8" E E // E BACK YARD SETBACK E 5 ' - 0 " // E // // E E TREE PROTECTION NOTES: 1505 Travis Heights Blvd. Austin, TX 78704 SITE INFORMATION 559' - 8" SITE INFORMATION TAKEN FROM WATERLOO SURVEYING SURVEY DATE: 09.01.20 E // E BACK YARD SETBACK E 5 ' - 0 " // // E // E // // // LOT 1 BLOCK 2 E // 558' - 7 1/2" // // // E // 559' - 2 1/2" 558' - 7 1/2" // // // E // 559' - 2 1/2" ' 8 0 . 0 2 1 W " 5 2 ' 6 3 ° 9 0 S // // // // // // K C A B T E S D R A Y E D S I E I I I Y T L B T A P M O C N G S E D L A T N E D S E R I I I I E H T F O T N O P H G H 2 0 N O T C E S I I E N A L P K C A B T E S …

Nov. 16, 2020

D.11.0 - 2507 Diaz St — original pdf

HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0423 2507 DIAZ STREET D.11 - 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1932 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story gable-roofed house with partial-width porch, arched entryway, stucco cladding, and stone veneer porch supports; vinyl replacement windows have been added. 2507 Diaz Street was built in 1932, serving primarily as a rental house throughout the 1930s. By the mid-1940s, Ricardo and Maria Resendez had purchased the property. Ricardo Resendez worked as an installer for Dill’s Awnings before moving on to jobs as a carpenter, laborer, and employee at Bergstrom AFB. The Resendez’s son, Richard Vidal Resendez, served in the Air Force from the 1940s to at least the 1960s. In 1959, Ricardo Resendez converted the home into a duplex and began renting the second unit. The Resendez family owned 2507 Diaz Street until at least 1974. STAFF COMMENTS Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate integrity. Windows have been replaced with vinyl. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). a) Architecture. The house displays Craftsman and Spanish Colonial Revival influences. b) Historical association. The house does not appear to have significant historical associations. c) Archaeology. The house was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d) Community value. The house does not appear to have significant community value. e) Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, consisting of photographs of all elevations, a dimensioned sketch plan, and a narrative history, for archiving at the Austin History Center. LOCATION MAP D. 11- 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos D. 11- 3 Source: Historic Preservation Office, 2020 D. 11- 4 Occupancy History City Directory Research, 2020 Note: Post-1959 research unavailable due to facility closure. 1959 Richard and Mary V. Resendez, owners Richard and Mary Resendez, owners Laborer Richard Resendez, owner Employee, Bergstrom Field Richard Sr. and Mary Resendez, owners Carpenter Not listed Ricardo R. and Maria Resendez, owners Employee, Dill’s Awnings 1944-45 Ricardo and Maria Resendez, owners Installer, Dill’s Felton and Edna Kelly, renters Employee, Jesse Alman’s Day & Night Garage J. A. and Avis Sowell, renters Mechanic Ray A. and Emma …

Nov. 16, 2020

D.12.0 - 514 Academy Dr — original pdf

HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0424 514 ACADEMY DRIVE D.12 - 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1929 house. ARCHITECTURE One-story house clad in asbestos siding, with gabled roof, partial-width side-gabled covered porch, triangular knee braces, exposed rafter tails, and replacement bay and picture windows. RESEARCH 514 Academy Drive was built in 1929 by T. C. Steiner. Its first owner-occupants, William and Rosa Porst, owned and operated the Post Office Café at 119 ½ W 6th Street. From at least 1935 until the end of the decade, the Crofoot family rented the house; W. W. Crofoot worked as an insurance salesman, while Florence Crofoot was the registrar and librarian for Austin High and Allen Junior High. From the mid-1940s to early ’50s, nurse Bonnie Mullins rented the house. Construction worker Martin C. Warren and his wife Gussie occupied 514 Academy for the rest of the 1950s. In 1969, owner Carl Smith renovated the house and constructed a garage. STAFF COMMENTS Note: According to the Texas Historical Commission, 514 Academy Drive has been deemed contributing to the pending Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). a) Architecture. The house displays Craftsman-style influences. b) Historical association. The house does not appear to have significant historical associations. c) Archaeology. The house was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d) Community value. The house does not appear to have significant community value. e) Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, consisting of photographs of all elevations, a dimensioned sketch plan, and a narrative history, for archiving at the Austin History Center. LOCATION MAP D. 12- 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos D. 12- 3 Source: City Historic Preservation Office, 2020 Occupancy History City Directory Research, 2020 Note: Post-1959 research unavailable due to facility closure. Source: Zillow.com, 2019 1959 1957 Martin C. and Gussie M. Warren, renters Construction worker, Carl Wagner Construction Martin C. and Gussie M. Warren, renters Tractor operator, Karl Wagner Construction D. 12- 4 1955 1952 1949 1947 …

Nov. 16, 2020

D.13.0 - 3711 Cedar St — original pdf

HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS 3711 CEDAR STREET D.13 - 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1936 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story house clad in horizontal wood siding with 1:1 screened windows; gabled roof with exposed rafter tails; and a partial-width, gable-roofed porch featuring wooden columns atop concrete bases. The building at 3711 Cedar Street was constructed around 1936. Its first owners, Elsie and Andrew Scardino, lived in the house for only three years; Andrew Scardino worked as a projectionist at the Harlem Theater, an African American theater at the corner of 12th and Salina Streets. By 1939, Alex and Hertha Melchior had purchased the house. Alex Melchior worked as a millman and cabinetmaker for the Calcasieu and Kuntz-Sternenburg Lumber Companies, as well as the business agent for a local chapter of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joisters. From 1952 to at least 1957, the Melchiors’ son Rudolph W. and his wife Mildred occupied 3711 Cedar Street. Rudolph W. Melchior worked as a mechanic for the City Filtration Plant, Tips Engine Works, and the University of Texas. By 1959, the elder Melchiors appear once again as the home’s primary residents in city directories. STAFF COMMENTS Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). a) Architecture. The house displays Craftsman-style influences. b) Historical association. The house does not appear to have significant historical associations. c) Archaeology. The house was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d) Community value. The house does not appear to have significant community value. e) Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, consisting of photographs of all elevations, a dimensioned sketch plan, and a narrative history, for archiving at the Austin History Center. LOCATION MAP D.13- 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos D.13- 3 D.13- 4 Source: City Historic Preservation Office Occupancy History City Directory Research, 2020 Note: post-1959 research unavailable due to facility closure. 1959 1957 1955 1952 1949 1947 1941 1939 1937 Alex W. and Hertha G. Melchior, owners Cabinetmaker, Calcasieu Lumber Rudolph W. and Mildred Melchior, owners Laboratory mechanic, …

Nov. 16, 2020

D.15.0 - 1811 Drake Ave — original pdf

HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0432 1811 DRAKE AVENUE D.15 - 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1936 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story house with horizontal wood siding, 2:2 paired and single aluminum replacement windows, and cross-gabled roof clad in composition shingles. A gabled partial-width porch supported by Classical columns shelters the central entrance. The building at 1811 Drake Avenue was constructed in 1936 by Louis and Rena Hall. The Halls alternately occupied and rented out the home until approximately 1947. Afterwards, it was owned and occupied by Samuel E. Williams, a student at the University of Texas, and his wife Lucille. Williams operated an air conditioning company and lived at 1811 Drake Avenue until at least 1957. By 1959, the Williamses had sold the property to Carl G. Barho. STAFF COMMENTS Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). a) Architecture. The house displays Minimal Traditional and Cape Cod influences. b) Historical association. The house does not appear to have significant historical associations. c) Archaeology. The house was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d) Community value. The house does not appear to have significant community value. e) Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, consisting of photographs of all elevations, a dimensioned sketch plan, and a narrative history, for archiving at the Austin History Center. LOCATION MAP D. 15- 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos D. 15- 3 Source: City Historic Preservation Office, 2020 Source: Realtor.com, 2019 D. 15- 4 Occupancy History City Directory Research, 2020 Note: Post-1959 directory research unavailable due to facility closure. 1959 Carl G. Barho, owner 1957 Sam E. and Lucille Williams, owners President, Williams Gaines Air Conditioning, 5412 Lamar Blvd 1955 Sam E. and Lucille Williams, owners President, Williams Gaines Air Conditioning, 5412 Lamar Blvd 1952 Sam E. and Lucille Williams, owners President, Williams Gaines Air Conditioning, 1306 San Jacinto 1949 Sam E. and Lucille Williams, owners President, Williams Gaines Air Conditioning, 1306 San Jacinto 1947 Sam E. Williams, owner Student, UT 1944 Robert W. and Kathleen Hanson, …

Nov. 16, 2020

D.19.0 - 3003 French Pl — original pdf

HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0452 3003 FRENCH PLACE D.19 - 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1940 house. ARCHITECTURE One-story cross-gabled house clad in asbestos siding, with 6:6 wood windows, shallow eaves beneath a composition shingle roof, and an arched entryway. The house has a historic-age addition and carport. RESEARCH The house at 3003 French Place was constructed in 1940 by Fred R. Montgomery, a letter carrier. Montgomery’s mother, Mary T. Montgomery, lived across the street at 3006 French Place. By 1949, the Wheeler family had purchased the home. Mr. William Wheeler operated the boiler room for the State Board of Control. After he passed away in 1955, Mrs. Maggie May Wheeler stayed in the home until her own death in 1959. STAFF COMMENTS Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high to moderate integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). The property may demonstrate significance according to City Code: a) Architecture. The house displays Tudor Revival and Minimal Traditional influences. b) Historical association. There do not appear to be historic associations. c) Archaeology. The house was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d) Community value. The house does not appear to have significant community value. e) Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, consisting of photographs of all elevations, a dimensioned sketch plan, and a narrative history, for archiving at the Austin History Center. LOCATION MAP D. 19- 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos D. 19- 3 Source: City Historic Preservation Office, 2020 D. 19- 4 Source: realtor.com, 2020 Occupancy History City Directory Research, 2020 Note: Post-1959 directory research is unavailable due to facility closure. 1959 Maggie Wheeler, owner (wid W. F.) 1957 1955 1952 1949 1947 1944 1941 1939 Maggie Wheeler, owner (wid W. F.) William F. and Maggie Wheeler, owners William F. and Maggie Wheeler, owners Boiler operator, State Board of Control William F. and Maggie Wheeler, owners Power plant operator Everett L. and Texas Culver, renter Adjuster, Hartford Insurance Fred R. Montgomery, owner Carrier Not listed Not listed Biographical Information D. 19- 5 The Austin Statesman …

Nov. 16, 2020

D.20.0 - 1414 Alameda Dr — original pdf

HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0453 1414 ALAMEDA DRIVE D.20 - 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1932 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story house clad in horizontal wood siding, with single and paired 1:1 wood windows, side- gabled composition shingle roof with exposed rafter tails, and a full-width porch. The building at 1414 Alameda was constructed around 1932 by George Barnhardt. It served as a rental property until 1939. C. H. Slator, a local lawyer, purchased the house that year and lived there until his marriage to Mildred Edgar in 1947. By 1954, Slator was part owner of the iconic Tavern restaurant at 12th Street and Lamar Boulevard. The house on Alameda remained vacant until 1955, when Naval serviceman Ransom T. Lucas and his wife, Nancy C. Lucas, purchased the property. STAFF COMMENTS Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. Additions appear to have been constructed within the historic period. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). a) Architecture. The house does not appear architecturally significant. b) Historical association. The house does not appear to have historical associations. c) Archaeology. The house was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d) Community value. The house does not appear to have significant community value. e) Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, consisting of photographs of all elevations, a dimensioned sketch plan, and a narrative history, for archiving at the Austin History Center. LOCATION MAP D. 20- 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos D. 20- 3 Source: City Historic Preservation Office D. 20- 4 Source: Realtor.com, 2020 Occupancy History City Directory Research, 2020 Note: Post-1959 directory research unavailable due to facility closure. 1959 Ransom T. Lucas, owner 1957 Ransom T. and Nancy C. Lucas, owners D. 20- 5 USN 1955 Vacant 1952 Vacant 1949 Vacant 1947 C. H. Slator, owner Lawyer, 709 Littlefield Bldg. 1944 C. H. Slator, owner Lawyer, 709 Littlefield Bldg. 1941 C. H. Slator, owner Lawyer, 709 Littlefield Bldg. 1939 C. H. Slator, owner Lawyer, 709 Littlefield Bldg. 1937 Possible address change to 1406 Alameda Vacant 1935 1406 Alameda: W. …

Nov. 16, 2020

D.5.1 - 1806 Travis Heights - Revised Plans — original pdf

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R MASONRY NOTE: the National Park Service publishes Preservation Briefs that give advice for different historic building types and materials. Reference: Preservation Brief 1: Cleaning and Water-Repellent Treatments for Historic Masonry Buildings Preservation Brief 2: Repointing Mortar Joints in Historic Masonry Buildings to learn about best practices for dealing with masonry issues. 1806 TRAVIS HEIGHTS BLVD REMODEL/ADDITION LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 11 BLK 21 TRAVIS HEIGHTS ZONING: SF-3-NP PROJECT SUMMARY: TOTAL SITE: 6,847 SF REMODEL AREA: ADDITION AREA: NEW DECK (100%): 1,160 SF 708 SF 721 SF ZONING: WATERSHED: FLOODPLAIN: SF-3-NP BLUNN CREEK NO BUILDING AREA BLDG COVERAGE: 1,160 SF 1,278 SF NEW BLDG CVRG: 18.67% ALLOWABLE FAR: 2,739 SF EXISTING FAR: EXISTING % FAR: 1,160 SF 16.94 % PROPOSED FAR: 1,868 SF PROPOSED % FAR: 27.28 % IMPERVIOUS COVER ALLOWABLE I.C: 3,081 SF EXISTING I.C. PROPOSED I.C. 2,502 SF 36.54% 2,601 SF 37.98 % EXISTNG FOOTRPINT: 1,160 SF ADTL. FOOTPRINT: 118 SF CONC. DRIVE/STAIRS: 636 SF NEW DECK 754SF@50% 377 SF SET STONE WALL/EDGE 192 SF EXISTING CONC. WALL 100 SF 2 AC PADS: 18 SF NEW IMPERVOUS: 2,601 SF NOTES: SHEET INDEX: 00 LOCATION/SUMMARY RENDERINGS 01 SP1 EXIST/NEW SITEPLAN SP2 SITE AREA TOTALS SP3 FRONT YARD TOTALS DEMO PLAN A.1.0 FLOOR PLANS A1.1 ROOF PLAN A1.2 FLOORING A1.3 A1.4 CEILING MTRLS LIGHTING A1.5 POWER A1.6 A1.7 HVAC WINDOWS A1.8 A1.9 DOORS A2.1 EXTERIOR ELEVS A2.2 EXTERIOR ELEVS A3.1 INTERIOR ELEVS A3.2 INTERIOR ELEVS A3.3 INTERIOR ELEVS A3.4 INTERIOR ELEVS A3.4 INTERIOR ELEVS A4,1 DETAILS S0.0 STRUCTURAL NOTES S1.0 FOUNDATION S1.1 2ND/ROOF FRAMING S2 DORMER FRAMING S3.0 FRAMING DETAILS S4.0 ROOF DETAILS S4.1 TRUSS DETAILS S5.0 BRACING/DECKING S5.1 HEADER/STUD DTILS GENERAL CONTRACTOR NOTES: THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR (GC) SHALL FULLY COMPLY WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNING CODES, INCLUDING ALL ADDITIONAL STATE AND LOCAL CODE REQUIREMENTS. THE GC SHALL ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY WORK KNOWINGLY PERFORMED CONTRARY TO SUCH LAWS, ORDINANCES, & REGULATIONS. THE GC SHALL ALSO PERFORM COORDINATION WITH ALL UTILITIES AND STATE SERVICE AUTHORITIES. WRITTEN DIMENSIONS ON THESE DRAWINGS SHALL HAVE PRECEDENCE OVER SCALED DIMENSIONS. THE GC SHALL FAMILIARIZE THEMSELF WITH THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND NOTIFY THIS OFFICE OF ANY DISCREPENCY THAT THEY MAY IDENTIFY OR ANY ITEM NEEDING FURTHER ATTENTION. DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE TO FACE OF FINISHED …