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Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Mary Ingle Friday, October 22, 2021 2:32 PM PAZ Preservation Allen, Amber GF21-157165 - 3506 Duval ST *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** To whom it may concern: I object to the partial demolition permit at 3506 Duval ST. A partial demolition is a joke‐ this is a demolition. There has been no direction given to the applicant about how this house could be readapted or remodeled to be a contributing structure in a potential LHD. Sometime ago, the Grooms Addition (the subdivision in which this property resides) shelved their efforts with the History Library with an extensive file of preservation work towards a LHD. We needed help with the property owner signatures‐ the City refused to help us. We are an older subdivision in Austin which was mostly platted in 1880‐1890. This house at 3506 Duval was built in 1927 (similar brick to my house at 3406 Duval which was finished in 1929). It would be better to have completed plans to look at before weighing in on this remodel/partial demolition. We are losing too many structures which could be potentially contributing or restored to contributing structures. It is a shame that Austin does not embrace preservation in a meaningful way for our older neighborhoods. Mary Ingle 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
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin October 25, 2021 Organization and Program Update In August 2020, Council Directed Staff to Initiate Creation of EDC “to complement the City's vision and programming for inclusive economic development through the formation of public-private partnerships and facilitation of resulting projects that generate additional resources or revenues for the City”…. Austin EDC Overview | 2 AEDC Board Austin EDC Overview | 3 Interlocal Agreement: Organization Scope Scope of Services (Sec. 6.2) • • • Real estate transactional services: brokerage and transactional services, acquisition and leasing, land valuation and best use analyses, marketing and solicitation services. Real estate management and administration: property management, lease management, operation and maintenance Public development services: planning, promotion, negotiation, financing, and development of public development projects as identified from time to time by the parties. • Additional services: consulting, technical advisory or other professional services; administration of economic development or grant programs. Austin EDC Overview | 4 AEDC Focus and Roles AEDC is working with the City of Austin to support several future objectives. Implement the South Central Waterfront TIRZ Design and develop the Cultural Trust Manage the public pipeline assets Negotiate future real estate transactions Austin EDC Overview | 5 Austin Cultural Trust Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 6 Cultural Trust Background and Goals INITIAL GOAL OF CULTURAL TRUST In 2018, the City resolved to support "a community arts stabilization trust, the ‘Austin Cultural Trust’, that creates, through purchase and long-term lease, affordable spaces that supports artists and arts organizations, preserves historic and iconic cultural buildings and spaces for creative and cultural uses, and functions in a way that provides for cultural assets to exist in all parts of the city" - Resolution 20201001-055 In 2020, the City identified “To support acquisition and preservation of cultural spaces within the City of Austin,” as a function of AEDC. - Resolution 20201001-055 Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 7 Initial Program Summary-Clarification UPDATE Current Cultural Trust Funding: To advance acquisition, bricks & mortar projects for permanent affordability Creative Facilities Bond 12 M Iconic Venue (HOT) COA Budget Stabilization (HOT-Iconic Venue Fund) 2.4 M 2.5 M Projects that support the preservation, restoration, acquisition, construction, improvement, enlarging, equipping, repairing, operating or maintenance of facilities that support the arts/culture and music Projects that provide a value to tourism, demonstrate need for assistance to avoid loss of …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Tony Woodbury Sunday, October 24, 2021 10:40 AM PAZ Preservation Peter Komassa; Audrey Turner; Pattie Epps Oct. 25 Hearing Historic Zoning for Casa McMath, 2501 Inwood Pl. *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Amber, My name is Anthony Woodbury, and I have owned and lived in the house at 2502 Quarry Rd, 78703, since 2000. I understand from my next‐door neighbor Peter Komassa that there’s going to be a hearing on Monday, Oct. 25, on Historic Zoning for Casa McMath, 2501 Inwood Place. Like Peter, I share a property line (in back) with Casa McMath. Last month, and in August, I sent you short, handwritten notes against a proposal to demolish Casa McMath. I would now like to submit a statement in FAVOR of Historic Zoning for that property. I strongly endorse Peter Komassa’s statement below, where he says: "The 'McMath House' has a rich history, a celebrated mid‐century aesthetic, and, in many ways, it serves as the cornerstone of the Deep Eddy neighborhood given its prominent positioning on the Possum Trot throughway. This is, unequivocally, a historic landmark that I hope our community can preserve.” On the “other side” of this issue, I found a loosely‐written ‘Property Evaluation’ of the McMath House, prepared by an architectual firm called Vincent Gerard & Associates, Inc. (https://vincentgerard.com/about‐us/) that is summarized here: https://bandc.crccheck.com/historic‐landmark‐commission/368302‐d22‐2501‐inwood‐pl‐presentation‐updated/ (I can’t find the original document but would be glad to send it to you if you wish) I’d like to use my comment here to discuss that document, which concludes, on at least three grounds, that the McMath House is not worthy of preservation: The property is not typical of ‘Mid‐Century Modern’ ("The architecture is a mix of three or more architectures and does not conform to the styles of International or Mid‐century Modern”) The house is in poor condition McMath was not considered a ’Titian’ (lol) of architecture, unlike other notable UT architects None of these arguments are valid. Just because a property is atypical of some label (here, ‘Mid-Century Modern’) or shows multiple influences doesn’t necessarily make it aesthetically any less worthy (Bach was atypical of the German Baroque; Picasso was atypical in any of the many movements he joined and was most famous for his “mixing”, which was properly understood as eclecticism). The claim that the house is in poor condition is irrelevant, given …
Brummett, Elizabeth From: Sent: To: Subject: James Taylor Sunday, October 24, 2021 11:44 AM Brummett, Elizabeth 2501 Inwood Pl --Opposition to Applicant's demolition request *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Historic Landmark Commission Members: I am writing to you to share concerns about the pending request to demolish the house at 2501 Inwood Place. I have followed the process closely, as my wife and I own the home adjacent to the property. We want to register our opposition to granting the demolition permit on the basis that the structure and landscaping are part of a unique mid‐century era property that could be preserved and treasured, as carefully studied and reported by city staff. I especially want to highlight Mr. McMath’s contributions to education, architecture and relationships with Mexico. My wife and I were next door neighbors to Ms. Quita McMath, daughter of Hugh McMath. And before she sold the property, we had the opportunity to get to know her and hear stories about family travels to Mexico and her father’s appreciation and study of Mexican art and history and his personal connections to Monterrey Tech University (Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey). Those connections led to academic summer trips to learn about Mexico’s art and culture. But Mr. McMath also worked to bring Monterrey Tech’s nascent architecture program into the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture, a first for any Mexico institution at the time. My personal background of growing up in northern Mexico made it easy for me to connect with Quita and her stories and travels to Mexico. While our encounter was brief, her recollections and remembrances of traveling throughout Mexico, and Monterrey in particular, were very vivid. Because of Mr. McMath’s commitment to reaching across international borders to build relationships between the University of Texas and Monterrey Tech, that relationship is even deeper and more vibrant today, expanding into other academic areas like the McCombs School of Business and the School of Engineering. And as it relates to UT’s School of Architecture, McMath’s mission to expose students to Mexican history, culture and architecture, and connect with other universities in Mexico, including Monterrey Tech, remain an important part of the curriculum and are now led by Juan Miró, distinguished teaching professor and internationally renowned architect. We urge the Commission to vote to preserve the historical and architectural significance of “Casa McMath”. James Taylor CAUTION: This email was received …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: LA Rigler Friday, October 22, 2021 5:13 PM PAZ Preservation; Allen, Amber 1104 Toyath Street HR 21- 115725 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** TO: Members of the Historic Landmark Commission FROM: Louis Rigler of 1103 Toyath Street 78703 RE: 1104 Toyath Street Review Case Number HR 21‐115725 Commissioners, If the charge here is history and preservation, if the issues here are history and preservation, and if the commission can't say "no" to the plans put forth here.... then this body really has no reason to be. Clarksville has... HAS (not had) a history worth preserving and deserving of respect. Both the neighborhood and it's people. Both past and present. The proposed structure might look good in the plains somewhere. It so reminds me of a grain silo building. Please see your staff's notes. The proposed viewing platform / floating roof deck atop the silo has view of nothing but all the yards and houses of the neighboring homes. Intrusive, if not offensive. I oppose the erection of such an out‐of‐place and inappropriate building in Clarksville. Louis Rigler 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
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1104 Charlotte St Kindra Welch and family 10/25/2021 Clarksville Cottage constructed 1915 720 sqft Structural Board-Batten Siding, Original front porch, original front door, 3 out of 8 original windows Heritage Tree More recent Rear porch minor structural issues with original Juniper piers Threats to the House: 1. Eastern front corner sits directly on the ground enabling deterioration of wood structure and a near constant termite invasion Threats to the House: 2. Driveway slopes towards the house Threats to the House: 3. The house is the focal point of 12th street traffic, including restaurant and retail traffic from commercial area 1 block away. New Years Eve ’03-’04 a driver crashed his truck through the front wall and into the living room. Threats to the House: 1. One corner sits directly in contact with the ground. 2. Driveway slopes towards the house 3. The house is the focal point of 12th street traffic. LONG TERM SOLUTION: Significantly Raise the House (And hopefully maintain Historic Contributing Status) EXISTING SITEPLAN DEMO BACK PORCH PUSH HOUSE AWAY FROM THE STREET APPROX. 4’- 4” AND RAISE UP 6’-7’ PROPOSED SITE PLAN Existing Survey And Proposed Siteplan VIEW FROM THE EAST “NORTH DRIVE” VIEW FROM THE SOUTHEAST “NORTH DRIVE” VIEW FROM THE SOUTH “NORTH DRIVE” Neighborhood context
Third Coast Home Inspection 1601 Cedar Ave 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: 1601 Cedar Ave, Austin, TX 78702 (Address or Other Identification of Inspected Property) By: Craig A Boarini, Lic #10498 (Name and License Number of Inspector) 10/22/2021 (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 …
Third Coast Home Inspection 1601 Cedar Ave 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: 1601 Cedar Ave, Austin, TX 78702 (Address or Other Identification of Inspected Property) By: Craig A Boarini, Lic #10498 (Name and License Number of Inspector) 10/22/2021 (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 …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Sophia Benner Monday, October 25, 2021 12:20 PM PAZ Preservation PR-2021-139064 *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Hello, I am writing concerning the proposal to demolish 1601 Cedar Ave. there City of Austin should be concerned about the inequity of demolition on the east side. How many demolition permits were granted per Council district between 2016 and 2020? Please do not allow this house to be demolished. Sophia Sent from my iPhone 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
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MONDAY, October 25, 2021 – 6:00 PM MEETING WILL BE HELD IN PERSON AT CITY HALL Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. COMMISSION MEMBERS: x x ab x x ab Terri Myers, Chair Ben Heimsath, Vice Chair Anissa Castillo Witt Featherston Kevin Koch Carl Larosche x x x x x Kelly Little Trey McWhorter Blake Tollett Beth Valenzuela Caroline Wright AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 27, 2021 – Offered for consent approval A. MOTION: Approve the minutes, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0, Commissioner Valenzuela off the dais. 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION 1 Austin Economic Development Corporation update Presenters: Brad Patterson, board member representing the Historic Landmark Commission, and Anne Gatling Haynes, Chief Transactional Officer, Austin Economic Development Corporation A. A. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Historic Zoning, Discussion and Action on Applications for Historic District Zoning, and Requests to Consider Initiation of Historic Zoning Cases A.1. C14H-2000-0005; HR-2021-103182 – 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr. – Consent postponement to November 15, 2021 Evangelical Lutheran Church Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning on the Evangelical Lutheran Church building when relocated to 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr. Applicant: Mike Ward City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to allow the relocation to be completed. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to November 15, 2021, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0, Commissioner Valenzuela off the dais. A.2. C14H-2000-0005; HR-2021-103182 – 13300 Dessau Rd. – Consent postponement to November 15, 2021 Evangelical Lutheran Church Council District 7 Proposal: Commission-initiated removal of historic zoning from the parcel from which the Evangelical Lutheran Church is being moved. Applicant: Mike Ward City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to allow the relocation to be completed. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to November 15, 2021, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Monday, October 11, 2021 – 4:30 PM Street Jones Building City of Austin Historic Preservation Office Conference Room 400A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas 78702 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Terri Myers Kevin Koch Beth Valenzuela CALL TO ORDER AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. BRIEFINGS BY APPLICANTS ON HISTORIC REVIEW APPLICATIONS AND PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF OTHER PROJECTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 2406 Harris Blvd. – Jackson-Novy-Kelly-Hovy House Addition of metal fence at front yard 1419 Newning Ave. – Dumble-Boatright House Consideration of synthetic roofing material: CeDUR 1104 Charlotte St. – Clarksville National Register Historic District Raise house and move away from street to construct basement, construct side addition 1500 Hartford Rd. – Old West Austin National Register Historic District Window replacement, dormer addition, roof replacement 1 5. 6. 7. 1505 Travis heights Blvd. – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register Historic District Remodel a contributing house. 1104 Toyath St. – Clarksville National Register Historic District Construct a new building 1400 Mohle Dr. – Old West Austin National Register Historic District Construct a new building ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Historic Landmark Commission, please contact Amber Allen, Planner II, at 512-974-3393; Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Officer, at 512-974-6454; Kalan Contreras, Senior Planner, at 512-974-2727; or Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office manager, at 512-974-1264. 2
1104 Charlotte St Kindra Welch and family 9/13/2021 Clarksville Cottage constructed early 1900’s 720 sqft Structural Board-Batten Siding, Original front porch, original front door, 3 out of 8 original windows Heritage Tree More recent Rear porch minor structural issues with original Juniper piers Threats to the House: 1. Eastern front corner sits directly on the ground enabling deterioration of wood structure and a near constant termite invasion Threats to the House: 2. Driveway slopes towards the house Threats to the House: 3. The house is the focal point of 12th street traffic, including restaurant and retail traffic from commercial area 1 block away. New Years Eve ’03-’04 a driver crashed his truck through the front wall and into the living room. Threats to the House: 1. One corner sits directly in contact with the ground. 2. Driveway slopes towards the house 3. The house is the focal point of 12th street traffic. LONG TERM SOLUTION: Significantly Raise the House (And hopefully maintain Historic Contributing Status) EXISTING SITEPLAN DEMO BACK PORCH PUSH HOUSE AWAY FROM THE STREET APPROX. 4’- 4” AND RAISE UP 6’-7’ PROPOSAL “NORTH DRIVEWAY” VIEW FROM THE EAST “NORTH DRIVE” VIEW FROM THE SOUTHEAST “NORTH DRIVE” VIEW FROM THE SOUTH “NORTH DRIVE” SECOND SITEPLAN PROPOSAL “SOUTH DRIVE” PUSH HOUSE ABOUT 6’ INTO CURRENT DRIVEWAY AND MOVE DRIVEWAY TO OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE HOUSE VIEW FROM THE EAST “SOUTH DRIVE” VIEW FROM THE SOUTHEAST “SOUTH DRIVE” VIEW FROM THE SOUTH “SOUTH DRIVE” Neighborhood context Neighborhood context
ATTACHED CARPORT 6 5 9 T HE O 0 10 20 30 40 FT 8 5 9 T 7 5 9 T rock wall 9 7 K C A B T E D S R YA R A E 10' R metal steps see note at proposed ADU floor plans - p.3 9 7 uncovered wood deck & steps NOTE ON OVERHANGS [WHERE APPLICABLE] roof eave projections <50 from property lines must meet 1-hr. rating per 2015 IRC table R302.1(1). [i.e.: solid 'hardisoffit' or equal at underside, no venting] roof eave projections MAY NOT project more than 2'-0" into a required yard (S 31°51'00" W -- 69.21') 5' PUE (PLAT) concrete slab to be removed 9 3 O H E G G rock w all 8 9 concrete stoop & steps 5' SID E Y A R D S E T B A C K 9 9 r o c k w all O H E 9 4 W O H E 1 5' S T R E E T S I D E Y A R D S E T B A C K REPLACE ROOF OVER FAMILY / DINING new gable roof AREA OF ADDITION new dormer roof above existing construction COVERED FRONT PORCH O H E 9 5 ( N 4 8 ° 2 4'0 9 6 3 5 9 T O H E 0" W -- 1 1 1.6 8') E N FI E L D R O A D uncovered concrete porch & steps 4 5 9 T sid e w alk 2 5 9 T 9 8 O H E 9 7 O H E O O HE H E c u r b inlet O H E O HE 9 9 O HE 1 6 4 T O HE O H O E HE W O HE CH = N 81°01'56" E -- 13.37' A=15.43' R=8.43' 2-STORY ADU 1500 Hartford Road, Building #2 pier & beam / slab foundation 2-STORY HOUSE 1500 Hartford Road pier & beam foundation S 60°09'00" E - -- 120.47' (120.00') attached carport 1 0 0 concrete stoop & steps E K C A ETB D S R O H E NTYA O 25' FR O H E 1 0 1 O H E concrete walkway & steps 5 5 9 T HE O 1 0 2 HE O HE O 10'-4" existing curb cut to remain D A …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 HR-2021-126308 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1505 TRAVIS HEIGHTS BOULEVARD C.6 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Partially demolish contributing residence to replace all siding, windows, railings, and roof. Convert attic into second floor and crawlspace into basement. 1) Convert attic to second floor: modify roofline, increasing pitch and replacing existing material with metal roof. Add shed-roofed stucco dormers to secondary elevations to create habitable attic space. Add rear balcony with metal guardrails, creating a flat-roofed rear porch below. 2) Partially demolish and remodel front porch: replace original wood handrails at porch with metal safety railings. Replace original box columns and masonry piers with painted metal posts. Remove original porch gable and replace with metal shed roof. Add built-in steel planters in front of porch. 3) Remove and replace original horizontal wood siding with fiber cement board-and-batten siding. 4) Remove and replace original 1:1 wood windows and screens with undivided fixed and casement windows. 5) Remove original wood front door and replace with fully glazed double doors. 6) Convert crawlspace into basement: construct rear deck and access stairs. Construct basement-level patio. The proposed basement walk-out is stucco, with sliding glass doors and horizontal metal handrails at stairs. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story Craftsman bungalow with gabled roof, horizontal wood siding, mulled 1:1 wood windows, and a full-width porch supported by boxed columns on brick piers. Intact decorative details include deep eaves with exposed rafter tails and triangular knee braces at gable ends. The house at 1505 Travis Heights Boulevard was built for Fred and Julia C. Penick before 1924. Fred Penick was a bank teller, cashier, and clerk at the American National Bank for most of his career. Julia Penick, active in various community- building and youth enrichment programs, ran a summer camp with her older children. Penick had previously been employed as a camp employee at Yosemite National Park. 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 in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards The proposed project removes intact historic material from the building’s exterior without attempting repair of deteriorated elements. Replacement elements do not look the same and are not made of the same materials as …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 HR-2021-115725 CLARKSVILLE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1104 TOYATH STREET C.3 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a new residence with carport, pool, and roof deck. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) The proposed new building is 3 stories in height. It is clad in vertical fiber cement siding and capped with a metal roof. Fenestration includes single-hung and fixed windows and a horizontally glazed front door. A roof deck with horizontal metal railing sits atop the house, accessible by a spiral staircase at the side elevation; the staircase is partially enclosed by a transparent wood screen. Its full-width front porch is supported by boxed columns and the front and rear gables that comprise its compound roofline are accented by triangular knee braces. 2) Construct a deck and pool behind the main house. 3) Construct a retaining wall at the rear of the house. 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 in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location The proposed building is set back approximately 25’. This property is adjacent to the Lawson House, a historic landmark, and proposed new construction may overpower it due to the height difference between the two buildings. 2. Orientation The proposed new building has a consistent orientation with the rest of the buildings on the block. 3. Scale, massing, and height The proposed new building is three stories plus a roof deck—much taller than the single-story contributing buildings on the block. However, due to the slope of the lot, the first floor is not visible from the street. Its complex massing is also at odds with the relatively simple contributing homes of Clarksville. 4. Proportions The proposed new building’s design is strongly vertical, which does not reflect the more horizontal proportions of the modest contributing houses on the block. 5. Design and style The proposed design is somewhat compatible in its inclusion of a front porch, its front-facing gables, its siding material, and its relatively rhythmic fenestration patterns. The decorative brackets added to the gables are not appropriate for its modern style. The building is less compatible in its scale, massing, and proportions; the rear portion of the house appears somewhat overpowering. 6. Roofs The gabled roofline …
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