Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Paula Kothmann Sunday, October 25, 2020 11:56 AM PAZ Preservation Paula Kothmann Item D10 910 W Elizabeth Street *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners: I respectfully ask that this home be removed from the consent agenda to allow neighbors to provide input. I am a property owner in the Bouldin neighborhood. The loss of this home would be the loss of a likely relatively affordable home or rental, thus would impact the economic diversity of this neighborhood. Perhaps there are some rehabilitation options that would be a win/win for the new owner and the neighborhood. I will be attending a conference next week to learn more about preservation and equity. I would be happy to share any relevant information with the new owner if they wish to explore options to preserve at least part of the home. The public permit search reveals little about Joseph Builder's plans for the home. Since they have built other homes in Bouldin, it would be good to know if they have been a good neighbor in the past. Please postpone this property until your next meeting. Most gratefully, 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) 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 1
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Devkirn Khalsa Sunday, October 25, 2020 10:11 AM PAZ Preservation D.11 1400 Drake Avenue (HDT-2020-0400) *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Dear Preservation Board, My name is Devkirn Khalsa and I live at 221 Park Lane, Austin, Texas 78704. I sent you a response to your letting asking for neighborhood response to a demolition permit on this property, but it was somehow returned to me. This is my letter against that idea. We are a neighborhood that has been here since the 1920’s. We have just a few houses that are left from that era. There are some houses that offer nothing to the neighborhood but i believe this house does. It is a lovely house from the time. There is no reason to tear it down, or take it away and build a modern house, which i am sure would be built on that spot. If they wanted to make a park there or something that would add to the community, i would consider it. But unfortunately it is just another idea of how to make more money. I know Mark and i am surprised he is asking to do this. He owns 8 houses in our neighborhood, directly across from my house. I know they are all rented and creating income, so i know this is not the motivation, he does not really need more money to add to his estate. I would like to speak up for this house and for leaving affordable houses with some historic value. I have owned my house since 1994 and if i were trying to move here today, it would not be affordable. Please do not vote to tear down our neighborhood and increase the taxes, that at 72 years old, are making it less and less possible every year to live here. I appreciate your consideration. Thank you, Devkirn Khalsa 221 Park Lane Austin, Texas 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: Subject: Shakti Sunday, October 25, 2020 10:11 AM PAZ Preservation D.11 1400 Drake Ave *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** I am protesting the demolition of 1400 Drake Avenue. As …
Third Coast Home Inspection 1205 Taylor St Austin, TX 78702 Third Coast home Inspection 512-293-6033 Third Coast Home Inspection 8906 Ampezo Trail Austin, TX 78749 Phone: Fax: Email: cboarini@hotmail.com PROPERTY INSPECTION REPORT Prepared For: Garrett Hill (Name of Client) Concerning: 1205 Taylor St, Austin, TX 78702 (Address or Other Identification of Inspected Property) By: Craig A Boarini, Lic #10498 (Name and License Number of Inspector) 10/23/2020 (Date) (Name, License Number of Sponsoring Inspector) PURPOSE, LIMITATIONS AND INSPECTOR / CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES This property inspection report may include an inspection agreement (contract), addenda, and other information related to property conditions. If any item or comment is unclear, you should ask the inspector to clarify the findings. It is important that you carefully read ALL of this information. This inspection is subject to the rules (“Rules”) of the Texas Real Estate Commission (“TREC”), which can be found at www.trec.texas.gov. The TREC Standards of Practice (Sections 535.227-535.233 of the Rules) are the minimum standards for inspections by TREC- licensed inspectors. An inspection addresses only those components and conditions that are present, visible, and accessible at the time of the inspection. While there may be other parts, components or systems present, only those items specifically noted as being inspected were inspected. The inspector is NOT required to turn on decommissioned equipment, systems, utility services or apply an open flame or light a pilot to operate any appliance. The inspector is NOT required to climb over obstacles, move furnishings or stored items. The inspection report may address issues that are code-based or may refer to a particular code; however, this is NOT a code compliance inspection and does NOT verify compliance with manufacturer’s installation instructions. The inspection does NOT imply insurability or warrantability of the structure or its components. Although some safety issues may be addressed in this report, this inspection is NOT a safety/code inspection, and the inspector is NOT required to identify all potential hazards. In this report, the inspector shall indicate, by checking the appropriate boxes on the form, whether each item was inspected, not inspected, not present or deficient and explain the findings in the corresponding section in the body of the report form. The inspector must check the Deficient (D) box 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 TREC …
D.3 - 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OCTOBER 26, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS (PARTIAL) GF-2020-119343 1113 W. 22ND HALF STREET PROPOSAL Construct second-floor and rear additions, modify the entrance and chimney, change window openings, replace windows, demolish a detached garage, and construct an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). ARCHITECTURE 1-story, rectangular-plan house capped by a combination hipped and gabled roof and clad in brick. Features include 1-over-1 wood-sash windows and an exterior brick chimney. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposed project includes six parts: 1) Remove brick and stone knee walls at the uncovered entry porch and construct a new covered front porch. The new porch features arched brick openings, a gabled roof, and stucco cladding. 2) Construct a second-floor addition set back approximately 12’ from the front wall of the house. The addition is clad in lap cementitious siding and features a hipped roof, an eyebrow dormer clad in stucco, and fixed and casement windows; the sash material is yet to be determined. 3) Cover the brick chimney with stucco and alter its form. 4) Alter most window openings. 5) Replace all windows with fixed and casement windows, sash material to be determined. 6) Construct a 1-story rear addition 7) Demolish a detached garage. The garage is capped with a hipped roof and clad in wood siding, and features at least one 6-over-6 wood sash window and paired wood garage doors. 8) Construct a 2-story accessory dwelling unit (ADU). The building has a footprint of 633 square feet, a hipped roof, and lap cementitious siding. Features include casement and other windows, some arched; a fully glazed door; and a corner entry porch with a Classical Revival-style column. 9) Construct a wood deck and trellis between the principal building and new ADU. RESEARCH The property was occupied by a series of short-term renters, some of whom were prominent in the city, state, and country. Walter S. Adkins (occupant ca. 1932-35) was a nationally known geologist who worked at UT’s Bureau of Economic Geology. Ralph Yarborough served as a state district judge when he lived in the property (1937). He was elected a U.S. senator in 1957, where he broke with other Southern legislators to champion progressive causes. Stuart S. and Matilda Dabaghi Nemir lived in the property in 1941, before moving into their longtime home next door. According to neighbors, the Nemirs owned a dry goods store on Guadalupe Street before purchasing then-decade-old …
CERTIFIED PROFFESIONAL BUILDING DESIGNER N A T I O N A L C O U N C I L O F B U I L D I N G D E S I G N E R TIOIN A TIFIC R E C GLENN K. EASON 44-505 CERTIFIED PROFFESIONAL BUILDING DESIGNER N A T I O N A L C O U N C I L O F B U I L D I N G D E S I G N E R TIOIN A TIFIC R E C GLENN K. EASON 44-505 CERTIFIED PROFFESIONAL BUILDING DESIGNER N A T I O N A L C O U N C I L O F B U I L D I N G D E S I G N E R TIOIN A TIFIC R E C GLENN K. EASON 44-505
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Allie Runas < > Monday, September 21, 2020 4:01 PM PAZ Preservation Written Comment in Support of GF 20-119343 1113 W 22nd Half Street *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi, I would like to register a written comment in support of GF 20‐119343 ‐ 1113 W 22nd Half Street. I am a resident at 2202 Leon Street and live within 500 ft of the project. The project includes an ADU which supports goals to increase missing middle housing, especially in such a lively, walkable area of Austin. I think it will be exciting to have more neighbors get to enjoy our lovely corner of West Campus. Please let me know if there is anything additional I must do to ensure my comments are included in backup. Thank you, Allie Runas ‐‐ Allison Paige Runas | (210)241-1180 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 Karen R Pope, PhD, Board Chair, NCHM2310 San Gabriel -- Neill-Cochran House MuseumI represent the 600 statewide owners of the historic House and slave quarters built by Abner Cook in 1855Our museum offers Austin history with an emphasis on early Austin, Wheatville, and the historic neighborhood. We oppose the project named in this form because it destroys yet another piece of the historic neighborhood andthe context of the Neill-Cochran House Museum, including use, scale, architectural style, and history(cid:195)September 24, 2020 From: Sent: To: Subject: Bridges, Barbara S < Monday, September 28, 2020 11:43 AM PAZ Preservation Case number GF 20-119343 - 1113 W 22nd Half St on September 28, 2020 agenda > Gaudette, Angela Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** ATTN: Angela Gaudette I object. I would like to request a continuance until we can see the design plans. Barbara S. Bridges 1106 W. 22 ½ St. Austin, TX 78705 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: User Account < Monday, September 28, 2020 1:35 PM …
October 25, 2020 Terri Myers, Chair City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Re: 2505 and 2507 Park View Drive Dear Chair, Preservation Austin has been our city’s leading nonprofit voice for historic preservation since 1953. We write today to express our dismay at the proposed demolition of 2505 and 2507 Park View Drive in the Air-Conditioned Village. We ask the Historic Landmark Commission to support historic zoning for these significant properties in the areas of Architecture, Historical Associations, and Community Value. The Air-Conditioned Village was built in 1954 to assess the cost-effectiveness and profitability of central air in middle-class housing. Twenty-three houses, each featuring air-conditioning systems from a different manufacturer, were sold to families who agreed to allow their homes and habits to be studied by University of Texas scientists. Austinite Ned Cole, an architect and head of the air-conditioning subcommittee of the National Association of Homes Builders, spearheaded the project, which was the first multi-home experiment of its kind worldwide. Local architects and builders designed each unique home with energy-saving design elements to test their effectiveness. 2505 Park View Drive, known as the “Frigidaire House,” retains integrity and clearly conveys its historical significance. Preservation Austin believes the property meets the following criteria for historic zoning: Architecture: The house embodies several of the hallmarks of the Ranch style, including the long, low configuration, deep eaves, and prominent low front porch. Although the house has been somewhat modified, its original form and contextual appearance remains intact. The house was specifically designed as a modest house to test the ability to provide central air conditioning in homes for the middle class. The Air-Conditioned Village was an internationally renowned experiment in building innovation and social science. Its success impacted the architecture and economics of air-conditioning for homebuilders and their middle-class audience. The house was designed by Ned Cole, who was instrumental in bringing the experiment of central air conditioning to Austin and who was noted for his innovative architectural designs using prefabricated elements - - - - Historical Associations: Community Value: - The Air-Conditioned Village is embedded in Austin’s identity. Cole convinced organizers to locate the project here because of Austin’s hot temperatures, booming Sun Belt economy, and proximity to the University of Texas, a prominent research institution. This beloved historic resource is part of Allandale’s cultural fabric and an irreplaceable hallmark of Austin’s significant postwar heritage. 2507 Park View Drive retains integrity …
October 25, 2020 Terri Myers, Chair City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Re: 2505 and 2507 Park View Drive Dear Chair, Preservation Austin has been our city’s leading nonprofit voice for historic preservation since 1953. We write today to express our dismay at the proposed demolition of 2505 and 2507 Park View Drive in the Air-Conditioned Village. We ask the Historic Landmark Commission to support historic zoning for these significant properties in the areas of Architecture, Historical Associations, and Community Value. The Air-Conditioned Village was built in 1954 to assess the cost-effectiveness and profitability of central air in middle-class housing. Twenty-three houses, each featuring air-conditioning systems from a different manufacturer, were sold to families who agreed to allow their homes and habits to be studied by University of Texas scientists. Austinite Ned Cole, an architect and head of the air-conditioning subcommittee of the National Association of Homes Builders, spearheaded the project, which was the first multi-home experiment of its kind worldwide. Local architects and builders designed each unique home with energy-saving design elements to test their effectiveness. 2505 Park View Drive, known as the “Frigidaire House,” retains integrity and clearly conveys its historical significance. Preservation Austin believes the property meets the following criteria for historic zoning: Architecture: The house embodies several of the hallmarks of the Ranch style, including the long, low configuration, deep eaves, and prominent low front porch. Although the house has been somewhat modified, its original form and contextual appearance remains intact. The house was specifically designed as a modest house to test the ability to provide central air conditioning in homes for the middle class. The Air-Conditioned Village was an internationally renowned experiment in building innovation and social science. Its success impacted the architecture and economics of air-conditioning for homebuilders and their middle-class audience. The house was designed by Ned Cole, who was instrumental in bringing the experiment of central air conditioning to Austin and who was noted for his innovative architectural designs using prefabricated elements - - - - Historical Associations: Community Value: - The Air-Conditioned Village is embedded in Austin’s identity. Cole convinced organizers to locate the project here because of Austin’s hot temperatures, booming Sun Belt economy, and proximity to the University of Texas, a prominent research institution. This beloved historic resource is part of Allandale’s cultural fabric and an irreplaceable hallmark of Austin’s significant postwar heritage. 2507 Park View Drive retains integrity …
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 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 A.1.0 DEMO PLAN A1.1 FLOOR PLANS ROOF PLAN A1.2 A1.3 FLOORING A1.4 CEILING MTRLS A1.5 LIGHTING 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 MATERIALS. THE GC SHALL VERIFY AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL DIMENSIONS (INCLUDING ROUGH OPENINGS) AND CONDITIONS ON THE JOB AND MUST NOTIFY THIS OFFICE OF ANY VARIATIONS FROM THESE DRAWINGS. THE GC IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DESIGN AND PROPER FUNCTION OF PLUMBING, HVAC, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. THE GC SHALL NOTIFY THIS …
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Paula Kothmann Sunday, October 25, 2020 11:42 AM PAZ Preservation Paula Kothmann Item D6 1806 Travis Heights Boulevard *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners: I respectfully ask for your consideration to postpone your decision on the proposed alterations to this home, especially since Travis Heights Boulevard is such an important street for our newly designated Historic District, thus for the City. Part of the benefit of a Historic Neighborhood is that it's a tourist attraction, like Monument Drive in Richmond (w/o the sticky Civil War controversy). If Travis Heights Boulevard becomes lined with a lot of modern homes that vary greatly in design and scale from those around it, the street will lose its appeal as a tourist attraction. Compare this historic neighborhood in San Diego: https://www.sandiegorealestatehunter.com/blog/5-reasons-burlingame-san- diego-great-place-live/ . Many of you may be more familiar with Monte Vista in San Antonio. What can be done to deter the deterioration of these homes that still have many decades of shelter to give? Doesn't preservation align with the City's Austin Resource Recovery's goal to prevent waste while keeping our community clean? Maintenance grants I believe that we need some kind of grant program to help homeowners maintain their homes. I will be attending a conference next week of the National Trust on Historic Preservation. I'm especially interested in topics that will be discussed related to: Preservation and Equity, Preservation and Affordable Housing, and Preservation and Diversity. The Travis Heights/Fairview Park Historic District was not always a neighborhood for people who could pay over $1M for their homes. As a realtor I know that only a very small percentage of home buyers can qualify at this price point. New builds are quickly eroding the economic diversity we currently cherish. Yet many of the lower, moderate, and fixed-income residents who bought their homes in our neighborhood when prices were more affordable struggle to stay in their homes. The very high property taxes ($12,000+ annually) deplete their housing budgets so that they have little money left over to care for their aging homes as they may wish. Perhaps the City could give people a break on their property taxes commensurate with the money that they spend to preserve their homes. I have contacted the City about possible maintenance grants as well as incentives to convert an old garage into an income-producing …
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Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Richard Mathias < Saturday, October 24, 2020 10:27 AM Gaudette, Angela Contreras, Kalan; Brummett, Elizabeth 2020-136675 PR > Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Completed *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello Angela: I have been retained by the owner of the property referenced above. It is my understanding that this case is scheduled for the Historic Landmark Commission on Monday 10/26/2020. Given the fact that City staff has recommended denial of the demolition permit and instead, asking the commission to consider initiating Historic Zoning of the property, we respectfully request a postponement of this case to the next available meeting date. I need time to get familiar with the property before I can adequately represent my client. I would like to speak with you about this property and get a better understanding of the issues and reasoning behind your recommendation. You can call me at the number listed below when it is convenient. I look forward to speaking with you about this case. Please confirm that the case has or will be postponed at your earliest convenience. Respectfully, Richard Mathias MATHIAS COMPANY Land Development Consultants Celebrating 36 Years of Service 5800 Monmarte Cove Austin, TX 78744 512-844-1644 1
