Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Nathan Wilkes Sunday, September 26, 2021 3:56 PM Allen, Amber GF 21-135466 Object to Demolition in Historic District *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** In looking at the house I feel that the quality is such that it should be preserved and any renovations be required to preserve its character. The house appears to be traditional wood framed with horizontal wood siding with protruding front porch indicative of traditional houses in the neighborhood and better quality than board and batton construction that is sometimes seen. With the ADU ordinance (I'm generally supportive of density and AUDs) there is now tremendous economic pressure to remove these type of old structures for new double units that sell $1.5‐2 million. This economic pressure puts extreme pricing pressure on this neighborhood and undermines assets like these in this historic district. Thanks for the consideration, Nathan Wilkes 2021‐09‐26 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
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Agnes Sekowski Monday, September 27, 2021 8:28 AM Sadowsky, Steve; Allen, Amber GF 21-135466 Objection to Demolition of home in Historic District Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear friend at the COA, As a resident of Blackshear Prospect Hill neighborhood, I feel strongly that this structure and any other capable of being preserved, be denied demolition. Furthermore, any renovations to such units should be required to preserve its character. With the ridiculous cost of housing in this neighborhood, there is tremendous pressure to remove these type of old structures for big new units that sell $1.5‐2 million. As a result, or neighborhood has largely lost many remnants of its historic character (not to mention that many of the residents for whom the Historic Black District designation was given can no longer afford to live here.. But I digress). Tearing down well made historic homes in the area only adds to the economic pressure on the neighborhood and also sends housing materials that are far superior to those being used today to the landfill. If you can't save the house on site, please at least mandate that it be relocated.. But ideally, keep it in tact on site. Thanks for the consideration, Agnes Sekowski 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
August 25th, 2021 Historic Landmark Commission P. O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 Re: 1204 E. 6th Street – Austin, TX 78702 I, Irene Sanchez, am one of the former heirs of the house and property located at 1204 E. 6th Street in Austin, Texas. This home was in my family for 75 years. Over the decades, we witnessed East 6th Street evolve drastically to become the vibrant commercial district that it is today. While our home played a large role in our lives, we recognized that the location was no longer ideal for single-family use as it is now heavily populated with entertainment venues and many other commercial uses. Therefore, we decided to sell the property in 2021. The new owners of this property have stated that they would like to relocate the house, which is over 100 years old, to a more fitting residential location where restoration will be more fitting and viable. I am providing my support for the application for this relocation. Sincerely, Irene Sanchez Irene Sanchez
UPDATE: EQUITY-BASED HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN Historic Landmark Commission – September 27, 2021 Alonso Estrada, “Equidad” mural at Mexic-Arte Museum bit.ly/ATXpresplan MEETING SCHEDULE Essential Background and Process July 29 Aug. 30 Sept. 23 Introduction and goals Equity workshop Decision-making Topics Oct. 14 Nov. 18 Dec. 9 Jan. 13 Feb. 10 Vision for the plan / Heritage in Austin (part 1) Heritage in Austin (part 2) Preservation tools Processes and fees Community preservation MEETING SCHEDULE Topics (con’t) March 10 April 14 May 12 Review draft plan June 9 Preservation and… Economic development, property rights Outreach, education, and engagement Topic TBD Review compiled recommendations / Discuss next steps MEETING 1: INTRODUCTION + GOALS MEETING 2: EQUITY WORKSHOP MEETING 3: DECISION-MAKING 1. Vision: Does the plan offer a clear vision for historic preservation that can be used by stakeholders to communicate and collaborate? Do all recommendations support that vision? 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. Process: Has the process of developing the preservation plan been welcoming and accessible to community members with a range of viewpoints, regardless of previous preservation experience? Education: Does the plan educate readers about the benefits of historic preservation and how preservation relates to key topics such as property rights, displacement, and affordability? Expansion: Does the plan recognize historically underrepresented people, places, and stories? Does it expand what is considered “historic”? Effectiveness: Are the plan’s recommendations for policies, programs, and incentives grounded in good practices from around the U.S. and the world? Practicality: Does the plan balance big-picture thinking with specific, actionable, measurable recommendations that recognize legal constraints? Does the plan include a realistic strategy for regular updates? 7. Accessibility: Does the plan recommend ways to make historic preservation processes more accessible to community members, especially those who aren’t familiar with the processes? Is the plan itself easy to understand? Equity: Are the expected benefits of the plan’s recommendations equitably distributed? Are negative impacts minimized, particularly for communities that have historically been disadvantaged by public policies? Connection: Does the plan advance livability, affordability, and other community values, particularly for historically underrepresented communities? 10. Support: Is the plan supported by working group members, policymakers, City departments, allied organizations, and community members? MEETING 3: DECISION-MAKING Equity evaluation framework Goal: Ensure that the plan’s recommendations benefit—or at least do not harm—communities of color who have been historically underrepresented in preservation efforts and harmed by previous public policies. DRAFT EQUITY EVALUATION FRAMEWORK Does …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MONDAY, September 27, 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 x x x x Terri Myers, Chair Ben Heimsath, Vice Chair Anissa Castillo Witt Featherston Kevin Koch Carl Larosche x x x ab 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 A. August 23, 2021 – Offered for consent approval MOTION: Approve the minutes, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. No items 1 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 Initiation of Historic Zoning Cases A.1. C14H-2021-0144; ZC-2021-140508 – 3004 Belmont Cir. – Discussion Council District 7 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Claire Oswalt City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider recommendation of historic zoning. Clare Oswalt spoke in favor of Historic Zoning. There were no speakers in opposition. MOTION: Close public hearing, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Tollett seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. MOTION: Postpone discussion to October 25, 2021 meeting, on a motion by Commissioner Featherston. Commissioner Little seconded the motion. Vote: 0-10. Motion failed. MOTION: Recommend historic zoning based on architecture and historical associations, on a motion by Commissioner Little. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. A.2. PR-2021-092644 – 3703 Meadowbank Dr. – Discussion Council District 10 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Linda Sullivan City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider recommendation of historic zoning. Brian Hardeman spoke in opposition to Historic Zoning. There were no speakers in favor. MOTION: Close public hearing, on a motion by Commissioner Tollett. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. MOTION: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Little seconded the …
Duewall Home Beautification McDonald-Doughtie House 1616 Northwood Road Austin, Texas 78703 List of Outdoor Home Improvements Seeking Commission Approval ● Estate Wall in place of wood fence ● Iron Fence in front yard ● Curb Appeal and Hardscape Landing at the curb ● Sidewalk Improvement Our Landscaping / Hardscaping Plan Current Photo of the House Current Wood Fence (showing this is a high priority maintenance issue) Current Hardscaping and Sidewalk (showing this is a high priority maintenance issue) ● Current Sidewalk and Dry Stack Rock “Retaining Wall” at the street (after Google Fiber went through the dry stack retaining wall). As you can see, it needs to be rehabbed for the beautification on the property. Historical Commission Item #1 - Estate Wall Replace poor quality wood fence (that is deteriorating in some places) with an estate wall, similar to other estate walls in our historic neighborhood (as shown below). Materials would include stucco over cinder block, limestone top, and possibly white brick columns as depicted below. We would like it covered in ivy as a “green screen.” Estate Wall Continued ● Clockwise: a) current fence, b) plan showing wall, c) rough sketch, d) example of wall in neighborhood Historical Commission Item #2 - Black Iron Fence ● Requesting a black decorative fence in the perimeter of our front yard as typical of our historic neighborhood to improve safety and security of the property due to a busy intersection. ● Materials to include high quality commercial grade fencing material. Historical Commission Item #3: Hardscaped Passenger Landing at the Street and Improved Sidewalk ● We would like to use the existing dry stack rock we have to reconstruct the small retaining wall as it comes from our next door neighbor’s house. ● Then at the curb, we want to cut into the yard for a landing to allow for a car door to open and a passenger to safely exit a car. ● If we are approved for an estate wall, the edge can be made out of the same stucco material as the wall. ● If an estate wall is not an option, other choices are a thick gauge metal material covered in trailing plants as to not compete with the adjacent stacked rock retaining wall at the street and coordinate with the black iron fence, or white painted brick. ● Photo examples forthcoming. Improved Curb Appeal and Hardscaping Plan ● …
1104 Charlotte St Kindra Welch and family 9/13/2021 Clarksville Cottage constructed approx 1920 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 ADDITION Existing Elevation Proposed Elevation Proposed Driveway Side Elevation Proposed Rear Elevation Proposed SW Side Elevation Proposed Front Elevation Neighborhood context
todd@trbarch.com From: Sent: To: Subject: Mary Reed <mrpraustin@gmail.com> Thursday, April 15, 2021 4:19 AM Luis Zaragoza Re: Clarifying something Aubrey told you yesterday Hi Luis: The CCDC board of directors has given me permission to send the members of the HLC and staff an email indicating that although our preference of course is for 1104 Toyath to be rehabilitated so that it can remain a contributing structure in the Clarksville NRHD, we will not oppose Pardisa's demolition application. We will not oppose because Paradisa Homes heard the concerns we expressed about its original plans and as a result, designed a totally new house that is far more appropriate for Clarksville. I will send the email this week. Mary MR•PR Austin, TX 78703 512 657 5289 Be Kind "I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear." MLK On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 7:33 PM Luis Zaragoza <luis.zaragoza@paradisahomes.com> wrote: Mary, I'd like to submit to you a proposal to keep the existing form of the front facade. All materials would be new. We'll want to use as much of the original flooring as possible as well. The existing home is located inside the 25' front setback, (approx. 15') so we'd need to move the house regardless. I hope this is something you and your team are agreeable to. We would very much like to reach a decision before the HLC meeting this month, which we are on schedule for, so please let me know if you would like to hop on a call this week to discuss. 1 To help protect y our priv acy , Micro so ft Office prev ented auto matic download of this pictu re from the In ternet. On Fri, Apr 2, 2021 at 4:04 PM Luis Zaragoza <luis.zaragoza@paradisahomes.com> wrote: Good Afternoon Mary, Thanks for the information. We expect to have an elevation for you to review within the next couple of weeks, and we're interested in re-using some of the original flooring so thanks for the tip. Have a great weekend. 2 To help protect y our priv acy , Micro so ft Office prev ented auto matic download of this pictu re from the In ternet. On Thu, Mar 25, 2021 at 5:33 AM Mary Reed <mrpraustin@gmail.com> wrote: Hi Luis: I spoke with Aubrey yesterday after your meeting. He mentioned that he had told you that he …
2308 WOODLAWN BLVD., AUSTIN, TX TOPOGRAPHIC, TREE SURVEY AND RECORD BOUNDARY BEARING BASIS: NAD-83, TEXAS CENTRAL (4203) STATE PLANE SYSTEM COORDINATES FOR THIS PROJECT ARE GRID COORDINATES VERTICAL DATUM: NAVD-88 (GEOID 2012A) PER LEICA (SMARTNET), VRS (GPS) NETWORK ESTABLISHED ON SITE 5-14-2021 GRAPHIC SCALE 20 0 10 20 40 ( IN FEET ) 1 inch = ft. 20 TREE LIST TREE# 399 400 402 403 404 407 417 419 421 547 556 563 567 841 885 12" 6" 24" 21" 18" 26" 23" 24" 8" 7" 9" 9" 9" 32" 29" SIZE TYPE SPANISH OAK SPANISH OAK LIVE OAK LIVE OAK CEDAR ELM CEDAR ELM PECAN LIVE OAK LIVE OAK LIVE OAK LIVE OAK LIVE OAK LIVE OAK LIVE OAK LIVE OAK TOPOGRAPHIC & TREE SURVEY FOR A TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO TODD M. WALLACE AND LAURA WALLACE, RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NO. 2020147287 OF THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, SAME BEING ALL OF LOT 24 AND THE NORTH 87.01 FEET OF LOT 25, SUNSET HILL ENFIELD, A SUBDIVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, RECORDED IN VOLUME 3, PAGE 164 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2308 WOODLAWN BLVD., AUSTIN, TX 78703 MICHAEL JACOBS ROVNER DOC. NO. 2017011936 1 0 1 # T N I O P L O R T N O C Y E V R U S 0 0 06 0 6 4 0 6 3 0 6 2 0 6 1 0 6 0 0 6 ICV WV WM WM ICV ICV ICV ICV 407 EB BENCHMARK #1 JOSEPH FRANK PINKERTON III AND CLAIRE RADECKY PINKERTON DOC. NO. 2001030266 PP E UIT S T S E U G L O O P WADE PAUL WEBSTER DOC. NO. 2013149917 B.W. 6 0 6 4.3' B.W. GATE 5' OL. P V U E 3, P M ET FE N AL C E G. 16 4 885 B.W. EB 6 0 5 EB B.W. EB EB C O N C. E W ALK 841 SID B.W. GM 6 0 6 E G A R A G F O N E P TIO O C C S U D R E T S N O C LIMIT . C N . O W 605 C . B EB . W . B . C N O C S P E T S . W . B PUMP . W . B P.E. . W …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Tuesday, September 7, 2021 – 12:30 P.M. Street-Jones Building, Room 400A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas 1. 2. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath Terri Myers Beth Valenzuela AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 25, 2021 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. B. C. Debrief from working group’s equity workshop, held August 30, 2021 Launch of community survey in mid-September Preparation for upcoming working group meetings: C.1. September 23, 2021 C.2. October 14, 2021 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 512-974-1686 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron, Senior Planner, at 512-974-1446. 1
1. 2. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2021 – 10:30 a.m. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath X X Terri Myers Beth Valenzuela X MEETING NOTES CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 19, 2021 MOTION: Approve minutes from July 19, 2021 by Myers, Valenzuela seconds. VOTE: 2- 0, Heimsath absent. Commissioner Heimsath admitted to the meeting. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Review criteria for success Staff: Intended purpose is for general guidance, reference in plan development B. C. Committee feedback: A good place to start Consider condensing if possible, but ok if not Who will measure success? Discuss topics for working group consideration (discussion combined with C) Discuss order of topics for working group meetings Staff explained the process for sorting and organizing topic suggestions Committee feedback: Ensure that how preservation relates to other laws, programs, etc. is clearly explained and reinforced throughout plan development process 1 Include community involvement under partnerships topic Consider what’s possible in existing legal and zoning framework; also consider what would be ideal Include funding opportunities and incentives Expand incentives to support preservation at all levels, for all groups Expand education Discuss disaster preparedness (e.g., flooding, fires) Plan draft will not include an updated preservation ordinance, but the plan will likely require updates to the ordinance to be achieved Discuss issues of integrity for community resources Get working group input on topics list/meeting schedule Potential briefing to Historic Landmark Commission in September The committee agreed a briefing would be helpful D. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Adjourn the meeting by Myers, Valenzuela seconds. VOTE: 2-0, Heimsath off the dais. 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 512-974-1686 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara …
