HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OCTOBER 26, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0384 906 E. 13TH STREET D.9 - 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a one-story house. ARCHITECTURE One-story building with compound hipped and gabled roof and covered entryway. Clad in horizontal wood siding and stone veneer, the house has aluminum windows with iron grilles and a partial width covered porch shaded by a metal awning. A similar awning covers the house’s large picture window. RESEARCH 906 East 13th Street was constructed in 1949 for Boston P. Grant, III and his family. Grant, an Austin native and longtime Texas educator, had just returned from a stint in San Marcos as principal of the Negro school there. As a former mathematics professor at Samuel Huston College and a former department head at Anderson High School, Grant was already well-established in Austin’s educational community prior to his return to Anderson as counselor in 1947. As one of the first certified school counselors in Texas, Grant pioneered career training programs, testing reform, and vocational mentoring at Anderson. He advocated for testing strategies that were tailored to his African American students, understanding that their educational and vocational needs were uniquely challenging in segregation-era Texas. Above all, Grant encouraged educators and counselors to listen and learn from their pupils, and to foster an environment in which young people could speak freely about their feelings as they looked toward the future. Grant’s daughter, Deloria H. Grant, took possession of the home after his death in 1980. Grant, a Samuel Huston alumnus like her father, became a licensed vocational nurse who cared for some of Austin’s most prominent families. Deloria H. Grant passed away in July of 2020. 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 historic designation criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2- 352). The property may demonstrate significance according to City Code: a) Architecture. The house is constructed with Minimal Traditional influences. b) Historical association. The house is associated with educator Boston P. Grant, III. 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 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 …
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Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Meagan Bunker Thursday, October 15, 2020 8:10 PM PAZ Preservation HR 20-144001 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** ATTN: Angela Gaudette We are ok with the plans to build at 1602 Wilshire ‐ In Favor ‐‐ Thanks, Meg 1405 Crestwood Rd, Austin, TX 78722 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
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Bill W Wednesday, October 21, 2020 4:46 PM PAZ Preservation 1700 W 32nd (HR-2020-144852) Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** The Historic Review Committee of the Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association reviewed the plans and discussed the plans via Zoom with the architect and owner and made serious recommendations, particularly about the “box dormers” jutting from the roof, as well as the window casings. The architect made minor adjustments—from three box dormers to one 15‐ 18’ box dormer, and did not change the style. At this date, The Neighborhood Association OPPOSES this permit, as it is not in the style of our National Heritage District and greatly contrasts with adjacent homes. (By way of information, our Neighborhood Association only votes to “oppose” or “not oppose;” we do not “support.”) To their credit, the architect did agree to repurpose the stone siding of the existing house and use it as the base of the wall along Jefferson St., as well as preserve the 1930’s stone boundary marker on the SW corner of that lot. Bill Woods Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association Historic Review Committee Bill W Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun. This message is confidential, intended only for the named recipient and may contain information that is privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient, please notify the sender. All comments are the sender’s personal opinion unless otherwise noted. 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
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Bill W Wednesday, October 21, 2020 4:31 PM PAZ Preservation 1801 Mohle (HR-2020-145916) Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** The Historic Review Committee of the Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association reviewed the plans and discussed the plans with the architect. There are very minor differences between the old house and the proposed new house. We do NOT object to this permit in our National Historic District. (By way of information, our Neighborhood Association only votes to “object” or “not object;” we do not “support.”) Bill Woods Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association Historic Review Committee Bill W Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun. This message is confidential, intended only for the named recipient and may contain information that is privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient, please notify the sender. All comments are the sender’s personal opinion unless otherwise noted. 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
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Bill W Wednesday, October 21, 2020 4:53 PM PAZ Preservation 1703 W. 32nd St. (2020-082227) Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** The Historic Review Committee of the Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association has been in contact with the owner and reviewed the plans. We do NOT oppose this remodel. Although the front roof line will be slightly changed, it is not significant and will not change the style and will keep the same “look” as adjacent houses. (By way of information, our Neighborhood Association only votes to “oppose” or “not oppose;” we do not “support.”) Bill Woods Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association Historic Review Committee Bill W Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun. This message is confidential, intended only for the named recipient and may contain information that is privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient, please notify the sender. All comments are the sender’s personal opinion unless otherwise noted. 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
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Gaudette, Angela Monday, October 19, 2020 2:22 PM Gaudette, Angela FW: Letter to commissioners for 815 Rutherford Place From: Younghee Kim Sent: Monday, October 19, 2020 2:18 PM To: Gaudette, Angela <Angela.Gaudette@austintexas.gov> Cc: Sadowsky, Steve <Steve.Sadowsky@austintexas.gov>; Hoon Kim Subject: Letter to commissioners for 815 Rutherford Place To commissioners, I am writing this letter to request the release of a demo permit on 815 Rutherford Place. We have spoken with a few neighbors since the last meeting. What the neighbors seem to ignore is the fact that we are a local small business owners, mother and a son, and this is our livelihood. We are not big national builders, nor have a large pool of investor’s money backing us. We live in this neighborhood, work here, give what we can here. We too are mindful of our community. We took out bank loans to purchase the property, construction loan to build a new house. We feel we have the same right and freedom to build the house we want abiding the city codes. If the neighbors feel strongly about keeping the houses as they are as rentals they had the same opportunity to purchase the property when it was on the market as we had. We are not in a financial position to be a landlord at this time. This is our only project underway carrying us to next year. We have already spent in excess of $50,000 on architects, engineering, and city permit agency. We even asked architects to come up with the design that would blend well with the characteristics of the neighborhood which they did. This delay puts us in a financial hardship. Please consider our situation. Thank you for your time. Younghee Kim Sent from my iPad 1
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Gaudette, Angela Friday, October 23, 2020 1:35 PM Gaudette, Angela FW: Item D-1, Case HDP-2020-0274; 815 Rutherford/1204 Alta Vista From: Melanie Martinez Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 1:29 PM Subject: Item D‐1, Case HDP‐2020‐0274; 815 Rutherford/1204 Alta Vista *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners, I am writing again to oppose the demolition of the two properties at 815 Rutherford and 1204 Alta Vista. Just to summarize, I'm a long‐time resident of Fairview Park and a volunteer with the SRCC's Preservation Committee, but I am writing as a resident, rather than as a representative of that group. You may also remember that I was part of the group which organized the creation of our National Register Historic District. I appreciate the postponement given this case last month and hope we can still find a way to save some of our neighborhood's historic character. I stand by all the pleas I made in my last letter on these proposed demolitions. Both the Tudor house on Rutherford and the Minimal Traditional house on Alta Vista are contributing properties to our historic district. While they are in poor condition now, I believe they definitely could be saved, and very cleverly remodeled. Leaving them as separate properties and remodeling or restoring them could also create an opportunity for rental income, which could offer the owner tax credits for rehabilitation. While the loss of a piece of our neighborhood's story and architectural history is my primary objection to demolition, I feel the owner's proposed design looms over the streetscape. I have not heard if they have altered their plans since the last meeting, but I sincerely hope that they could be encouraged to save the Rutherford House‐‐at the very least! That alone could help retain some of the historic character at this entry point to our district. Of course, my ideal outcome would be saving both. Thank you for doing what you can to help us preserve our neighborhood's history. Melanie Martinez 1214 Newning Ave. Austin TX 78704 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
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Paula Kothmann Friday, October 23, 2020 2:26 PM PAZ Preservation Paula Kothmann (updated) Item D1: 815 Rutherford Place ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Forwarded message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ From: Paula Kothmann Date: Fri, Oct 23, 2020 at 2:21 PM Subject: Item D: 815 Rutherford Place To: <preservation@austintexas.gov> Cc: Paula Kothmann < *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners: Per your direction, three of our committee members spoke with Hoon Kim and offered to meet with him at the property. In my discussion with him over a week ago, he offered to engage an architect to review the viability of preserving part of the Tudor house at 815 Rutherford Place as a cabana for a contemplated swimming pool. Our committee was very pleased. However, to date I have not heard back regarding this project. I request that you postpone further action until we've had an opportunity for Mr. Kim to report back to us about a potential cabana that he offered to explore. Furthermore, there was no sign altering neighbors of Monday's meeting. Therefore, we designed flyers with the information to try to get more neighbor input and to alert them of the hearing. Kind regards, Paula Kothmann ‐‐ Paula Kothmann, CMM Investment Real Estate Consultant Certified Minerals Manager Associate 1317 Kenwood Ave/Austin, TX 78704 512.470.2405 Texas Real Estate Commission License #664403 Brigham Real Estate (Austin) Mayfair International Realty (London) 1 Chair, Land Development Code Revision ad-hoc Committee, SRCC Chair, Preservation Committee, SRCC (South River City Citizens: Riverside to 71, Congress to Parker) Director, Texas Chapter, District One National Association of Royalty Owners Member, Board of Directors Texas Energy Council ‐‐ 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. 2 Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Paula Kothmann Friday, October 23, 2020 2:12 PM PAZ Preservation Paula Kothmann Backup for D1: 815 Rutherford Place and 1204 Alta Vista Avenue THZC7PointsOnePageCommitteeFinal.pdf *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners: I write in opposition to a proposed demolition of 815 Rutherford Place and 1204 Alta Vista Ave. I am a resident of Travis Heights and a new member of the Preservation Committee. I also serve on the Zoning Committee and I chair the Land Development …
AG Ashley Gottshalk Design October 22, 2020 Re: Demolition and Relocation Permits Dear Historic Landmark Commission, The house on the site of 2617 E 4th St is without architectural or historical significance. It had no appraised value upon recent purchase and its condition is unlivable and necessitates significant, costly repairs and renovation to meet current standards. Additionally, if kept, the house’s location and orientation make further development and optimization of the site challenging. Mr. Pollard hired me to design two homes for the property, of architecture similar to other recent contemporary new builds in the Holly neighborhood. You’ll find renderings of our intent included. His plans are sure to increase the value of the immediate property and surrounding area. Thank you, Ashley Gottshalk, AIA, WELL AP Architect Licensed in the States of Florida and Texas Dear Historic Landmark Commission, My name is Mitch Flax and I own 3 properties (2615, 2702 and 2704 E 4th St) adjacent to the proposed house demolition at 2617 E 4th street. My wife and I have lived on East 4th Street for 7 years and have seen a number of demolitions and new builds which have helped to revitalize the Holly neighborhood. However, there continue to be a number of dilapidated structures (including 2617 E 4th Street) within the area that we would love to see removed. After having met Alex, we were able to view his site plans and fully support the demolition of the current structure at 2617 E 4th street in order to continue to revitalize our beautiful Holly neighborhood. Sincerely, Mitch Flax Borrower/Client Property Address City Lender Pollard, Alexander E 2617 E 4th St Austin First United Bank and Trust Company Building Sketch County Travis State TX Zip Code 78702 28.3' Kitchen Bedroom Dining 2 4 . 3 ' Bath ' 3 . 4 2 Living Bedroom 28.3' 20' 20' Cvd Porch 6 . 7 ' ' 7 . 6 TOTAL Sketch by a la mode, inc. Living Area First Floor Total Living Area (Rounded): Non-living Area Concrete Patio Area Calculations Summary 687.69 Sq ft 688 Sq ft 134 Sq ft Calculation Details 24.3 × 28.3 = 687.69 20 × 6.7 = 134 Form SKT.BLDSKI - "TOTAL" appraisal software by a la mode, inc. - 1-800-ALAMODE Borrower/Client Property Address City Lender Pollard, Alexander E 2617 E 4th St Austin First United Bank and Trust Company Interior Photos County Travis State …
To: Historic Landmark Commission October 26, 2020 Demolition and Relocation Permits HDP-2020-0419 1117 Linden Street Dear Committee Members, Please find below, a summary based on the research done by the Historic Preservation Center, City of Austin, Austin History Center and my personal efforts to rehabilitate the property at 1117 Linden Street • The exterior of the house is clad in limestone and brick accents - which may have been added since the original construction of the house, as there appears to be siding underneath the stone cladding. • There are records of a garage having existed for the house, but currently there is no garage associated with the house • Based on this, the house does not appear to possess the original architecture • Based on the research of the people who have lived in the house, “the historical significance of the individual residents likely does not rise to the level of satisfying this criterion” - of Historical Association • I have contacted a few neighbors and several house relocation services and offered the house for free if anyone was interested in relocating it. • However, everyone refused citing the stone exterior - apparently houses with stone exteriors are not moved as is. If they are to be moved, all the stone cladding needs to be removed and reinstalled after the house is moved, which apparently becomes cost prohibitive • I do try to rehabilitate houses wherever possible based on the following examples • 1111 Gunter Street - the existing house at this address was permitted to be demolished. I worked with a neighbor and changed the demolition permit to a relocation permit and worked with the neighbor to move the house to his property where it has been rehabilitated! I did not seek any remuneration for the house and gave it to the neighbor for free. • 3705 Govalle Ave - I am currently working with another neighbor to rehabilitate the house at this address and there is a high likelihood that this house will be rehabilitated. Again, I am not seeking any remuneration for this house either and will be giving it for free I do try to rehabilitate houses, particularly by working with neighbors to relocate them. Because of the stone cladding on the house at 1117 Linden, I am unable to find anyone interested in relocating it despite considerable efforts by me. Consequently, I request the …
October 13, 2020 Historic Landmark Commission: On September 9th, 2020 Carla Tremblay, owner of 4509 Balcones Drive, presented her plan to add onto the existing structure. Per that presentation, the Highland Park West Balcones Area Neighborhood Association Board (HPWBANA), by a unanimous vote, has no objections to the project moving forward. We understand that the existing structure was designed by David Graeber and that it might meet the criteria for a historic landmark designation. We believe the plan presented to be in step with the character of the home and the neighborhood. We also believe that due to previous material changes to the structure, a historic landmark designation may not be appropriate. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Regards, Jason Lindenschmidt VP HPWBANA 512-789-1071 jason@lindendwell.com Highland Park West Balcones Area Neighborhood Association l P.O. Box 26101, Austin, Texas 78755 l hpwbana.org
24” OAK EXISTING SIDEWALK COMAL STREET I E V R D G N T S X E I I 32” PECAN EXISTING 2-STORY ADDITION Y R O T S - 1 G N T S X E I I E G A T T O C Y E L L A T N E C A J D A T E E R T S W O L L W I I K L A W E D S G N T S X E I I N 24” PECAN EXISTING SITE PLAN SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0” 1601 Willow Street Historic Commission Presentation 26 Oct 2020 24” OAK EXISTING SIDEWALK COMAL STREET I E V R D G N T S X E I I I N O S N E T X E R A E R D E S O P O R P Y R O T S - 1 EXISTING 2-STORY ADDITION TO BE REMOVED Y R O T S - 1 G N T S X E I I E G A T T O C 32” PECAN PROPOSED SIDE EXTENSION 2-STORY Y E L L A T N E C A J D A T E E R T S W O L L W I I K L A W E D S G N T S X E I I N 24” PECAN PROPOSED SITE PLAN CHANGES SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0” 1601 Willow Street Historic Commission Presentation 26 Oct 2020 24” OAK EXISTING SIDEWALK COMAL STREET I E V R D D E S O P O R P 32” PECAN Y R O T S - 1 G N T S X E I I E G A T T O C PROPOSED 2-STORY ADDITION Y E L L A T N E C A J D A T E E R T S W O L L W I I K L A W E D S G N T S X E I I N 24” PECAN PROPOSED SITE PLAN SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0” 1601 Willow Street Historic Commission Presentation 26 Oct 2020 EXISTING FRONT VIEW NTS 1601 Willow Street Historic Commission Presentation 26 Oct 2020 PROPOSED FRONT VIEW NTS 1601 Willow Street Historic Commission Presentation 26 Oct 2020 EXISTING VIEW FROM NW NTS 1601 Willow Street Historic Commission Presentation 26 Oct 2020 PROPOSED VIEW FROM NW NTS 1601 …
October 22, 2020 Mary Senders and Mario Zapata c/o: Joshua Mackley, Forrm Architecture Re: 1601 Willow St. Dear Mary and Mario: Thank you so much for reaching out to our team, the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan Contact Team regarding your project at 1601 Willow Street. Having reviewed your intentions for the remodeling and addition, our team voted unanimously voted to support your demolition project. We are really happy that you are going to maintain the integrity of most of the house, removing only a small two-story addition in favor of a larger two-story addition. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, Susan Benz, Treasurer ECC NPCT
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Monday, September 28, 2020 - 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting—Held remotely COMMISSION MEMBERS: __x___ Terri Myers, Chair __x___ Ben Heimsath, Vice Chair __x___ Witt Featherston __x___ Mathew Jacob __x___ Kevin Koch __x___ Kelly Little __x___ Trey McWhorter ______ Alex Papavasiliou __x___ Emily Reed __x___ Blake Tollett ______ Beth Valenzuela CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. August 24, 2020 AGENDA MOTION: Approve item 1.A on the consent agenda by Heimsath, Koch seconds. Vote: 9-0 (Papavasiliiou and Valenzuela absent). 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Update on city department merger of Housing and Planning Speaker: Rosie Truelove B. Update on achieving greater equity and access to HOT funding Speaker: Margie Reese, MJR Partners Consulting Group 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC ZONING, DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC DISTRICT ZONING, AND REQUESTS TO CONSIDER THE INITIATION OF A HISTORIC ZONING CASE 1. HDP-2020-0214 – 2502 Park View Drive – Discussion Proposal: Zone the property historic. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission; owner: Barry Williamson City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 1 Staff Recommendation: Do not recommend historic zoning in light of the applicant’s sensitive plan to rehabilitate this house. Speaker in favor: Barry Williamson No speakers opposed. MOTION: Deny the application for demolition, approve the partial demolition request pending staff review, and withdraw the initiation of historic zoning on the property by Heimsath, McWhorter seconds. Heimsath withdraws his motion. MOTION: Postpone item A.1 to October 26, 2020 to give applicant opportunity to withdraw the demolition application by Tollett, McWhorter. Tollett withdraws his motion. MOTION: Accept applicant’s plan to rehabilitate the house, and reserve the right in the future to reconsider historic zoning by Myers, Tollett, Vote: 9-0. 2. HDP-2020-0231 – 2609 San Pedro Street – Discussion Proposal: Zone the property historic. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission; owner: Cater Joseph City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider recommending historic zoning based on the building’s architecture and association with medical journalist Josephine Draper Daniel. Otherwise, encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, then 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. No speakers in favor. Speaker opposed: Cater Joseph MOTION: Recommend historic zoning by Myers, Reed seconds. Vote: 0-9. 2 MOTION: Release …
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