From: To: Subject: Date: Historic Preservation Office Against Review Case DA 24-165526 Monday, December 30, 2024 2:14:19 PM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Sam Fahnestock, I am writing to submit comments for the Historic Landmark Commission, regarding Review Case DA 24-165526 for the commission's consideration in advance of the January 8, 2025 meeting when this case will be discussed. I am a resident living within 500 feet of 2600 E. MLK Jr Blvd., which is the subject of DA 24-165526. I am AGAINST the proposed demolition of this building, which is the last surviving structure associated with the Holy Cross Hospital, the city’s first hospital for Black patients that was recently granted a historical marker through the Texas Historic Commission's Undertold Markers program (https://austin.towers.net/marking-the-medical-history-of-east-austin-at-holy-cross- hospital/). Preservation of this structure would honor the significant cultural history that it represents, while also building on the efforts of the immediately adjacent Rogers Washington Holy Cross Historic District in demonstrating the determination and success of the African American community in Austin. I am also concerned about broader plans for the development of this property following demolition, as this permit is one part of a proposal that involves converting the property from civic to mixed use zoning, including density bonuses (Zoning case C14-2024-0111 / Plan Amendment case NPA-2024-0008.01). The preservation of this structure would maintain a street-facing scale and style that is compatible with and complimentary to the adjacent historic residential neighborhoods, as well as other historically significant structures along this stretch of MLK, including David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, the Della Phillips House, and Fuller-Sheffield Funeral Home--all located less than 500 feet on either side of the property, and characterized by horizontal massing and low slung roofs similar to the style of this structure. Maintaining the stylistic features of the surrounding area at this particular, prominent corner is important and meaningful for this community's and our city's identity. Thank you for your attention to these concerns and consideration of protecting this culturally and historically significant structure. Sincerely, Bridget Ground 1806 Cedar Avenue CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov".
From: To: Subject: Date: Historic Preservation Office Case DA 24-165526 Demolition -Support for Demolition Monday, January 6, 2025 8:29:02 AM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Attn: San Fahnestock I am writing to express my support for the proposed demolition of the property located at 2600 E Martin Luther King. . As a property owner at 2503 E MLK], I believe that the removal of this structure would greatly benefit our community for several reasons: 1. Safety Concerns : The current state of the building poses significant safety risks to the neighborhood. It has become a site for illegal activities, and its dilapidated condition could lead to accidents or injuries. 2. Aesthetic and Property Values : The property detracts from the aesthetic appeal of our neighborhood. Demolition would not only improve the visual environment but potentially increase property values for surrounding homes by removing an eyesore. 3. Urban Development : The demolition would open up opportunities for new development or green space, which could revitalize the area. This could align with broader urban planning goals such as increasing community spaces or supporting new housing projects. 4. Health and Environmental Issues : There might be health hazards associated with the current state of the building, such as mold, pests, or asbestos. Demolition would address these issues, ensuring a healthier environment for residents. 5. Community Sentiment : From discussions within the community, there seems to be a general consensus that this property should be removed. This move would be in line with the community's wishes for a cleaner, safer, and more vibrant neighborhood. Please consider this letter as my formal endorsement for the demolition of the property at 2600 E Martin Luther King Jr. BLVD. I would appreciate being kept informed about the decision and any public meetings where this matter will be discussed. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to seeing positive changes in our community. Sincerely, Lynn Morris Lynden Communities LLC 512-698-2129 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov".
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Fahnestock, Sam Heimsath, Ben - BC Fw: 2600 E. MLK Jr. Blvd Application for Demolition and Re-Zoning Wednesday, January 8, 2025 8:31:10 AM External Email - Exercise Caution Please share with other commissioners. Thank you. R ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: patricia calhoun < To: Roxevans < Cc: patricia calhoun < Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:46:14 PM CST Subject: 2600 E. MLK Jr. Blvd Application for Demolition and Re-Zoning > > > Dear Commissioner, I am writing to ask that more time be allowed for discussion and conference with the developer on this project. Our Historic District just received images today and time is needed to consider the project. This project has great ramifications to our Historic District, and we are very concerned about granting demolition permits and re-zoning before concerns are addressed: It is adjacent to an elementary school; height of building will impact the elementary What is the number of units planned, amount of parking, entrances and exits? Have environmental studies been completed? What will the impact be on well established entities like the funeral home, hospice facility and the Rogers- Washington-Holy Cross Historic District? So many concerns that have not been given time to discuss. Please do Not allow this project to move forward with demolition and re-zoning. Thank you, Patricia Calhoun, RID, IIDA, ASID, CLIPP Patricia Calhoun, RID, IIDA, ASID, CLIPP THE PERFECT ADDITION 2401 Givens Avenue Austin TX 78722 972-814-6543 (Cell) “We may have all come on different ships, but we are in the same boat now” Martin Luther King, Jr. CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov".
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS MARCH 5, 2025 PR-2024-008236 4901 RIDGE OAK DRIVE 16.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1951 house. ARCHITECTURE Believed to have been designed by Austin architect Barton Riley1, the house at 4901 Ridge Oak Drive was constructed around 1951 for Edgar Perry III, grandson of Edgar Howard “Commodore” Perry. The single-story house is set on a triangular parcel that slopes towards the east, offering an optimal view of downtown. Clad in a combination white stone, concrete, and vertical wood siding, the house emphasizes its horizontality with two long wings in an L-shape. The north side of the lot features a driveway that curves around the house and terminates at a carport. There is an entry to the kitchen in this location, indicating that the doorway in the middle of the house, facing Ridge Oak Drive and opening onto the foyer and living room of the house, was designed to be the main entry. Arranging two doors in this way indicates that the automobile entry may have been seen as more of a service entry. The longer of the two wings extends to the north and includes living areas and bedrooms and features a rear door from the dining room to a broad deck that provides a view of downtown Austin. It also features ample swimming pool, which abuts a retaining wall. A flat roof covers the entire house, with moderate overhangs on several sides. Fenestration is generally not large but are grouped in several areas to create a ribbon window appearance. At the rear of the house, near the deck, is a large brick chimney that extends above the flat roof by a few feet. From the street, the exterior walls, windows, and doors are weathered but appear to be in fair condition. RESEARCH The Perry family has a long history in Austin that stretches across the city, both architecturally and civically. The house at 4901 Ridge Oak Drive was constructed for Edgar and Kathleen Perry to live in after their 1951 marriage and was completed when Edgar Perry III was in his early 20s. In the short years after their moving in, Edgar was involved in several family business ventures, including Southwest Ledge Stone Company, Terminix Termite Control, and, most recently, the Perry Manufacturing Company, which produced plastics and other newly developed materials for domestic use. He also became involved in, and …
T.B.P.E. Registration # F-9361 February 26, 2025 Mr. Travis Habersaat, Architect Jay Corder Architect 2700 W. Anderson Lane, Suite 309 Austin, TX 78757 RE: Visual Structural Assessment 4901 Ridge Oak Drive Austin, TX 78757 On February 25, 2025, Arch Consulting Engineers PLLC visited the above referenced project to assess the structural condition of the existing house and masonry retaining wall along the property line adjacent to Crestway Drive. Mr. Brad Farris, P.E. of Arch Consulting Engineers PLLC and Mr. Travis Habersaat of Jay Corder Architect were present at the site meeting. A home inspection report prepared by Power Check Inspections, PLLC dated February 21, 2025 was provided for our review. Structural drawings of the existing house were not available. It should be noted that the findings, opinions, and conclusions of this report are based on visual observations only and reflect only the accessible features of the property. Arch Consulting Engineers, PLLC has not performed any testing of the concrete or soils at the site which may or may not reveal defects that are not visible. Structural Systems Description: The existing structure of the single-family residence is a wood framed roof system supported by wood stud framed walls bearing on a concrete foundation. The foundation appears to be a combination of slab on grade and suspended concrete over a crawl space. The roof is flat with little to no slope. The exterior cladding consists of a combination of stone veneer and wood siding. General Evaluation: During the site visit, distress was noted in various locations including exterior stone veneer and interior flooring, walls, and ceilings. The cracking in the finish materials is likely a result of foundation movement. Additionally, there were various locations where the roof appears to be leaking as evidenced by wet spots in sheetrock ceilings and rotted exterior fascias and soffits. Response to Specific Areas of Concern: 1) Foundation Movement As noted above, various cracking at the interior and exterior walls, flooring, and ceilings were seen. Also, in numerous locations the existing soil appears to be higher than the foundation leading to rotten siding and possibly rotten wall framing. The soil should be lowered and graded away from the house to promote rapid drainage away from the house. In areas of rotted siding, the siding should be removed to expose the wall framing and determine the extent of necessary repairs and/or replacement. 2579 Western Trails Blvd. Suite 230 …
POWER CHECK INSPECTIONS, PLLC 512-900-0456 Http:www.pwrcheck.com COMPLETE HOME INSPECTION - POWER CHECK 4901 Ridge Oak Dr Austin, TX 78731 Inspector Chad Nemec TREC 24017 Certi ed Professional Inspector 512-900-0456 . . . PROPERTY INSPECTION REPORT FORM Michael Dickson Name of Client 4901 Ridge Oak Dr, Austin, TX 78731 Address of Inspected Property Chad Nemec Name of Inspector 02/21/2025 12:30 pm Date of Inspection TREC 24017 Certified Professional Inspector TREC License # Name of Sponsor (if applicable) TREC License # PURPOSE OF INSPECTION A real estate inspection is a visual survey of a structure and a basic performance evaluation of the systems and components of a building. It provides information regarding the general condition of a residence at the time the inspection was conducted. It is important that you carefully read ALL of this information. Ask the inspector to clarify any items or comments that are unclear. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSPECTOR This inspection is governed by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Standards of Practice (SOPs), which dictates the minimum requirements for a real estate inspection. The inspector IS required to: use this Property Inspection Report form for the inspection; inspect only those components and conditions that are present, visible, and accessible at the time of the inspection; indicate whether each item was inspected, not inspected, or not present; indicate an item as Deficient (D) if a condition exists that adversely and materially affects the performance of a system or component OR constitutes a hazard to life, limb or property as specified by the SOPs; and explain the inspector’s findings in the corresponding section in the body of the report form. The inspector IS NOT required to: identify all potential hazards; turn on decommissioned equipment, systems, utilities, or apply an open flame or light a pilot to operate any appliance; climb over obstacles, move furnishings or stored items; prioritize or emphasize the importance of one deficiency over another; provide follow-up services to verify that proper repairs have been made; or inspect system or component listed under the optional section of the SOPs (22 TAC 535.233). RESPONSIBILTY OF THE CLIENT While items identified as Deficient (D) in an inspection report DO NOT obligate any party to make repairs or take other actions, in the event that any further evaluations are needed, it is the responsibility of the client to obtain further evaluations and/or cost estimates from qualified service professionals regarding any items reported …
PID 124674 | 4901 RIDGE OAK DR Property Summary Report | 2024 Online Services | Travis Central Appraisal District 124674 0129040301 R SF3 CVENGROS JENNIFER A LOT 10 *LESS NE TRI & +SW TRI LOT 11 BLK W HIGHLAND PARK WEST 4901 RIDGE OAK DR, TX 78731 OWNER Name: THARP6 LLC Secondary Name: Mailing Address: 1037 N SUGARTREE LN GALLATIN TN 37066-8565 Owner ID: % Ownership: Exemptions: 1998528 100.00 GENERAL INFO ACCOUNT Property ID: Geographic ID: Type: Zoning: Agent: Legal Description: Property Use: LOCATION Address: Market Area: Market Area CD: Map ID: X6000 012608 PROTEST Protest Status: Informal Date: Formal Date: VALUES VALUE HISTORY $1,218,000 $0 $0 $1,218,000 $182,000 $0 $182,000 $1,400,000 $0 $1,400,000 $0 $1,400,000 CURRENT VALUES Land Homesite: Land Non-Homesite: Special Use Land Market: Total Land: Improvement Homesite: Improvement Non-Homesite: Total Improvement: Market: Special Use Exclusion (-): Appraised: Value Limitation Adjustment (-): Net Appraised: VALUE HISTORY Year 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 $1,218,000 $1,176,000 $1,176,000 $588,000 $588,000 $182,000 $510,638 $433,000 $486,600 $371,798 Land Market Improvement Special Use Exclusion Appraised Value Limitation Adj (-) Net Appraised $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,400,000 $1,686,638 $1,609,000 $1,074,600 $959,798 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,400,000 $1,686,638 $1,609,000 $1,074,600 $959,798 Page 1 of 3 Effective Date of Appraisal: January 1 Date Printed: February 26, 2025 Powered By: <True Prodigy> Tax Rate 0.950500 0.477600 0.344445 0.000000 0.107969 0.101300 Net Appraised Taxable Value $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 TAXING UNITS Unit Description 01 02 03 0A 2J 68 AUSTIN ISD CITY OF AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY TRAVIS CENTRAL APP DIST TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT AUSTIN COMM COLL DIST IMPROVEMENT DO NOT PAY FROM THIS ESTIMATE. This is only an estimate provided for informational purposes and may not include any special assessments that may also be collected. Please contact the tax office for actual amounts. Improvement #1: State Code: A1 1 FAM DWELLING Description: Improvement Value: N/A Main Area: Gross Building Area: 3,248 9,192 Type Description Class CD Exterior Wall Number of Units EFF Year Built 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Year 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 SQFT 3,248 1 1,012 648 3,248 450 196 1 140 50 2 126 70 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1ST 604 061 512 095 612 581 522 011 011 251 SO …
STORAGE LAUNDRY / UTILITY RM #1 FAMILY ROOM CARPORT POWDER OFFICE KITCHEN CEDAR CLOSET T E S O L C UTILITY ROOM #2 BEDROOM #2 BATH #2 CLOSET CLOSET CLOSET ENTRY BREAKFAST PRIMARY BATHROOM CLOSET PRIMARY BEDROOM BATH #1 BEDROOM #1 T E S O L C DINING ROOM LIVING ROOM DECK PRIMARY WALK-IN #1 PRIMARY WALK-IN #2 1 EXISTING- FIRST FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
17 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS MARCH 5, 2025 PR-2025-011181; GF-2025-013625 932 E. 53RD STREET Demolish a ca. 1925 house and detached garage. PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story Craftsman house with a two-story rear addition constructed in 2001. The house is clad with horizontal wood siding and capped with a cross-gabled roof with deep eaves, exposed rafter tails, and decorative triangular brackets. Though the building is now boarded, 2022 photos appear to show screened 1:1 wood windows throughout the original portion of the house. The house at 932 E. 53rd Street was constructed around 1925 per appraisal district records, though its first occupants appear in City directories in the mid-1930s. Until the 1940s, it was the home of primarily short-term renters, including two carpenters and their families and a salesman. In 1945, the building was purchased by Albert S. and Eva Nooner. They rented it out for four years before moving in in 1949 along with their son, Sam, a Purple Heart recipient who worked as a fireman after returning from the Pacific Theater. Albert Nooner died in 1951 and the house was sold by the remaining family members. Painter R. L. Bozeman and his wife Laverne lived there during the mid-to-late 1950s until it was purchased by Herminia Rodriguez, who raised her family there until her death in 2018. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property is listed as medium priority in the 2020 North Loop-Hancock-Boggy Creek survey. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. The rear addition does not appear to destroy the building’s character- defining features as a Craftsman bungalow. 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 for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of a Craftsman bungalow. b. Historical association. The property 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 was not evaluated for its ability to 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 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS MARCH 5, 2025 PR-2025-008862 1310 HASKELL STREET 18.0 – 1 PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE Demolish three houses, all on one lot and all constructed ca. 1928. Three Craftsman style houses, constructed around 1928, occupy the lot at 1310 Haskell Street. Two of the houses are oriented towards Navasota Street at the side and the front house faces Haskell Street. All three houses are around 800 square feet and are a single-story, built on elevated piers. All three feature front porches that occupy about half the front façade and are covered by simple gables supported by corner posts. All front facades feature two windows and a door, some of which may have been replaced in the past as needed. Siding and roof materials are all in salvageable condition, and some patching has been done as needed. Exposed rafter tails are present at all three units, and there is no sign of ornamental details ever being present. RESEARCH The three houses were each listed for rental upon their construction and were occupied by various renters for at least thirty years. Those who lived there were various tradespeople, drivers, city sanitation workers, and there are several records of children being born and living in the simple houses. Names of residents appeared in local papers mostly for small legal transgressions, such as fighting and minor traffic violations, though numerous birth notices also appeared, with only some corresponding to names listed in city directories. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2016 East Austin Historic Resource Survey recommends the property, including all three houses on it, as contributing resources to a potential National Register or local historic district. 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). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The buildings are good examples of simple Craftsman style houses. b. Historical association. The property 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 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION HISTORIC LANDMARK INSPECTION RESULTS MARCH 5, 2025 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Certify the historic landmarks noted as passing their inspections in the following exhibit as eligible for the partial ad valorem tax exemption granted by Title 11, Article 2 (Partial Exemption for Historic Landmarks) of the Code of Ordinances, adopted under the authority provided in Article 8, Section 1-f (Ad Valorem Tax Relief) of the Texas Constitution and Section 11.24 (Historic Sites) of the Texas Tax Code. Exhibit B.1: CITY LANDMARK SITES THAT ARE ALSO RECORDED TEXAS HISTORIC LANDMARKS (RTHL) or STATE ARCHEOLOGICAL LANDMARKS (SAL) RECEIVING THE PARTIAL EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 Parcel Number Landmark Name Address Zoning Case Number FY25 Inspection Result RTHL/SAL 0206040514 0423060302 0206041611 0219060509 0208051017 0208090601 0205070505 0402012601 0107000501 0206050915 0303000805 0210000322 0105020308 0206031709 0220061601 0206031808 0208011103 0108031175 0210022508 0206050212 0408020104 0206031501 0206010904 0206011001 0206011006 0206011007 0113000502 0206011002 0206011005 0206010501 0206011004 0206040606 0211010506 0210041802 0208001508 0205010509 0206040906 0206031017 0422050214 0206040109 0208030201 0210040214 0210040214 0208111801 0208030110 0205020211 0104040616 0206030312 0107060101 0107060101 0400040209 0109010611 0215020302 0207080601 0242120316 0212010301 0218030712 0206040104 0211010307 0208000808 0206030701 0206030803 0219060821 0220060607 0122000825 0119080320 0210022507 0118060112 0208011801 0204041405 0108031527 0402030237 Depot Hotel Horton - Duval House Walton - Joseph Building Mansbendel - Williams House Hamilton (Jeremiah) Building Southgate - Lewis House Majors-Butler-Thomas House Stanley Homestead - Outbuilding Gilfillan House Johnson (Alfrida) House Tips (Walter) House Caswell (Daniel) House Paggi, Michael, House St. Charles House Ney (Elizabet) Museum St. David'S Episcopal Church Hirshfeld House And Cottage Smoot Family Home Goodman Building French Legation St. Edwards Main Building & Holly Cross Hall St. Mary'S Cathedral Smith (B. J.) House Robinson (Catherine) House Bremond (Pierre) House Bremond (Eugene) House Neill-Cochran House Bremond (Walter) House Bremond (John) House North - Evans Chateau Phillips - Knudsen House (Aka Houston Hale) Carrington (E. H.) Store West Hill Scholz Garten Boardman - Webb House Schneider (J. P.) Store German Free School Millett Opera House Onion Creek (Masonic) Lodge Paggi Carriage Shop Land Office Building Carrington - Covert House Gethsemane Lutheran Church And Luther Hall Madison Log Cabin Lundberg Bakery Southwestern Telephone & Telegraph Building Davis (I. V.) Homestead Tips (Walter) Building Swedish Log Cabin Esperanza School Millbrook Texas Military Institute Castle Beriah Grahman House Thompson House Edward E. Zimmerman Stone House Gerhard - Schoch House Leser House Buass (J. L.) Building Denny - Holliday House Burlage - Fischer House Littlefield Building Paramount Theatre Shipe, Col. …
City of Austin Downtown Historic Resource Survey Public Comment Period: March 26th -May 9th 2025 Agenda 1. What is a Historic Resource Survey 2. Downtown Austin Historic Resource Survey 3. Survey Boundary 4. Project Timeline 5. Frequently Asked Questions 6. Opportunity for Public Comments What is a Historic Resource Survey? • A detailed, methodical process that highlights potential landmarks and historic districts by identifying older buildings and areas that help to tell the story of an important person, community, group or the city as a whole; or exhibit significant architecture or landscape design. • It ensures that historically significant resources are recorded, and results are available for public use. • Information-gathering tool only – does not include zoning changes Downtown Austin Historic Resource Survey Evaluates 45+ year old buildings in Downtown Austin as potential historic landmarks and historic districts. Replaces the original 1981 survey Conducted by HHM & Associates Identified and documented 1,964 resources Will contribute to HPO’s research for staff recommendations Will be available to citizens as a resource for completion of applications Survey Boundary Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd on the north, I-35 on the east, Lady Bird Lake on the south, and MoPac on the west Project Timeline Project Initiation 1st Public Meeting/Kick-off Event Fri. Oct. 13, 2023 Mon. Dec. 18, 2023 First Survey Draft to City Thu.Oct. 31, 2024 Public Comment Period Opens Online (will be available on PublicInput.com/Downtown AustinSurvey) Wed. March 26 2025 Public Comment Period Closes online (will be available on PublicInput.com/Downtown AustinSurvey) Fri. May 9, 2025 Fri. Nov. 17, 2023 Draft Fieldwork Mon. May 13, 2024 Fri. Jan. 31, 2025 2nd Public Virtual Meeting Second Survey Draft to City Wed. April 16, 2025 3rd Public Virtual Meeting (will be hosted via Zoom) Wed. July 2, 2025 4th Public Meeting (HLC Presentation) Frequently Asked Questions Q: Will this project change the zoning on my property? A: No. The survey will only make recommendations Q: Will this project change my property taxes? A: No. Q: If I want to designate my property based on recommendations, how will that work? A: If property owners choose to designate a landmark or historic district based on the recommendations, it will entail a rezoning process. The City of Austin Historic Preservation Office will help guide you through the process Q: If I choose to designate my property, will my taxes change? A: Maybe. Local landmarks currently are eligible for …
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for March 5, 2025 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. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. Historic zoning applications 1701 San Gabriel Street – Owner-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed to April 2, 2025.) Historic landmark and historic district permit applications 2504 Bridle Path – Culberson House – Addition, new doors and windows, new construction cabana, and new siding. (Withdrawn.) 4105 Avenue G – Hyde Park – Two-story addition, new roof, and restoration. 200 The Circle – Brunson House – Partial demolition, addition to the garage. National Register district permit applications 1003 Maufrais Street – West Line National Register Historic District – Addition and remodel, new construction cabana and pool. (Withdrawn.) 705 West Lynn Street – West Line National Register Historic District – Total demolition. 1412 Preston Avenue – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – Convert carport to garage, addition and remodel to front entry and rear. 503 E Annie Street – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Two new construction single-family residences with attached garage, covered patios, uncovered deck, and pool. 10. 1707 Alameda Drive – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Partial demolition, two-story addition. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 11. 12. 13. 1802 Northwood Road – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – New construction two-story rear unit. 2307 Windsor Road Unit #2 – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – Total demolition. (Postponed to April 2, 2025.) 1803 Travis Heights Boulevard – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Two-story addition, new carport, remove old carport. Demolition and relocation permit applications (all total demolitions unless otherwise noted) 14. 15. 16. 17. 2600 E Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard – 78702 4901 Ridge Oak Drive – 78731 932 E 53rd Street – 78751 1310 Haskell Street – 78702 Determinations of Eligibility for Partial Ad Valorem Tax Relief 18. …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS MARCH 5, 2025 HR-2025-014398 HYDE PARK LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT 4105 AVENUE G 5.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Reconstruct the front elevation and construct a second-story addition. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Rebuild the original design of the front porch, including restoration of windows, siding, and porch finishes. 2) Replace deteriorated or missing siding on all elevations. 3) Construct a ground-floor addition at the rear right corner. 4) Construct a second-story addition, set back from the front of the original house. ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STANDARDS The house at 4105 Avenue G is a single-story Craftsman-style building with a wide, deep front porch that is supported at the corners by two ample posts clad in stucco. The porch and stair accessing it are both concrete in construction, likely a replacement or earlier wood systems. Two large front windows, which appear to be original, face the street at the back of the porch. Above, a front gable projects forward and features a wide attic window it its center, which also includes some decorative ends supporting the fascia. The Hyde Park Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 1. General Standards 1.2: Retention of Historic Style Proposed design retains the original style and seeks to rehabilitate damaged elements, but only at historic locations. 1.3: Avoidance of False Historicism After taking consideration of guidance offered by ARC, the additions feature elements that are compatible is scale and design to the historic, but do not reach the level of replication or false historicism. A visual break in the form of a setback breaks up the roof slope at the front of the house. 1.4: Appropriate Treatment Options for Contributing or Potentially Contributing Structures Intact historic material is proposed to be retained rather than replaced. Reconstructed elements, such as wood siding, is proposed to be from new material that generally matches size and dimensions of historic. 3. Residential Standards: Single Family and Contributing Multifamily – Preservation and Restoration 3.1 Front of Houses Historic approach and dimensions are to be retained; second-floor addition is proposed to be located over 15 feet from the front wall at the back of the porch. 3.5 Roofs The existing roof pitch is maintained, and a visual break between the original and the addition is clear and legible from the street. 3.6 Chimneys There is no …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS MARCH 5, 2025 PR-2025-011991 BRUNSON HOUSE 200 THE CIRCLE 6.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a rear accessory structure. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURE Construction of a rear building that includes the remodel of an existing detached garage and construction of an office/gym. Construction of a lap pool at rear of property. Additionally, some site grading and minor landscape work. Constructed in 1917, the Brunson House is an excellent example of the bungalow style in the Fairview Park neighborhood. The house is set at the highest point of the lot, with a steep slope leading from the street to the porch stairs. A front porch is supported by two brick columns holding up a curved gable projecting from a larger gable spanning the width of the house. There is decorative woodwork at both gables, and at the right of the building is a side porch. Windows and front door are all intact and in good condition. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects at historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location New construction is at the rearmost section of the property. Given the grade changes on site, it will not be visible from the street. 2. Orientation Along with the existing garage that is proposed to be placed in service, the addition will orient towards the front and rear of the property. The rear is accessed by a private drive at an adjacent property, so it is not expected to be a main entry to the site. 3. Scale, massing, and height New construction is one story in height. Though it, along with the original house, are located at the highest area of the lot, it is to be minimally visible due to it being behind the main house. 4. Proportions The floor-to-ceiling height of the single-story addition is taller than the original house, but not to a degree that creates a stark disparity between the two. 5. Design and style The new construction is proposed to be largely glazed. After some revisions, the building was simplified to eliminate some more decorative elements that may have detracted from the original house 6. Roofs A low-slope roof is proposed to reduce visibility of the new construction, …
1412 Preston Ave. Objec�on to Proposed Building Permit. March 3, 2025 Candace & John Volz 1406 Preston Ave. Our objec�on to the proposed building permit is based on three concerns: 1)1412 Preston is a contribu�ng structure in our Old West Aus�n Na�onal Register Historic District (OWANRHD). The house is significant in that it was designed and built in the mid-1950s by Aus�n architect Kelly McAdams (1929-2014) and his wife Nancy Reeves McAdams (1929- 2005), also an architect. Kelly, based on his obituary, graduated “from the School of Architecture of The University of Texas at Aus�n in 1951. While s�ll a student, he passed the state architectural registra�on examina�on and became a registered architect at 21 years of age. A�er gradua�on, he worked in Aus�n as an associate architect with R. Gommel Roessner, FAIA, and as a partner with his wife Nancy R. McAdams, AIA, designing mid-century modern residences in Balcones Park, Pemberton Heights and Rosedale. As a staff architect with the firm of Page Southerland Page, he prepared the construc�on drawings of many Aus�n landmark buildings, including the Bergstrom AFB headquarters building (now the Airport Hilton Hotel) and the Headliners Club in the Westgate Tower. In 1968 he began work toward a master's degree in architecture and developed innova�ve computer methodologies for technical drawings and solar energy calcula�ons. He joined the faculty of the School of Architecture in 1970 and taught construc�on drawings and computer graphics un�l his re�rement from the University in 1988. For several years he served as Assistant to the Dean of Architecture with responsibility for advising students seeking admission to the School.” Nancy Reeves, from her obituary, “married Kelly R. McAdams of Aus�n in 1950, while both were seniors in the School of Architecture at The University of Texas at Aus�n. A�er gradua�ng in 1951, they prac�ced architecture together and as members of other firms. Pursuing an interest in research, Nancy returned to campus in 1961 and earned a Master of Library Science degree. In 1965 she began 20 years of service to the University, first as manager of the Architecture Library; then as Associate Director of General Libraries; as the Libraries project director for construc�on and occupancy of the Perry-Castaneda Library, Fine Arts Library and several other campus libraries; and finally as Associate Director of the Office of Planning Services, where she facilitated new construc�on and renova�on projects of all kinds for the Main and …
