HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS AUGUST 7, 2024 HR-2024-075431 ALDRIDGE PLACE HISTORIC DISTRICT 203 WEST 32ND STREET 12 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Convert garage to conditioned space and replace garage door with salvaged window. 1) Convert lower-level garage to an office/guest room, retaining the existing building footprint. 2) Remove garage door at historic location and replace it with a metal casement window, matching other windows on the front façade in style and salvaged from the neighborhood. The proposed window dates from the period of significance. Infill the surrounding opening that remains from the garage door to match the surrounding wall. 3) ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STANDARDS One-story ca. 1940 cottage with hipped roof and projecting front porch. The front façade is clad in rectilinear stone with two large metal casement window assemblies. A garage is present below the main floor at the lowest end of the property. This floor is clad in stucco. The Aldridge Place Preservation Plan and Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 5.2. Preservation and Restoration of Contributing Structures 5.2.1: Front of Houses: Retain the historic character of a house in terms of door and window placement and exterior wall materials. Repair damaged or deteriorated exterior wall materials where reasonably possible. If replacement of exterior wall materials is necessary, choose a material identical/similar in size, profile, and appearance as the historic material. The proposal replaces the garage door with a window in the same location. The infill proposed to supplement the difference in opening size matches the surrounding wall. 5.2.3: Windows and Screens: If replacing windows or screens, use windows and screens that match the scale, profile, appearance, and configuration of existing historic windows. Aluminum-clad wood windows generally are appropriate for historic districts, but vinyl and aluminum windows or windows with interior vinyl pane dividers are not appropriate. Proposed infill window has been salvaged from within the historic district, from the same or similar manufacturer that created the two windows on the main floor of this property. 5.3. General Standards for Additions and Changes to Contributing Structures 5.3.2: General: Place any additions or reconstructions to fronts of houses in a manner that is consistent with the existing structure. The proposed infill retains the driveway that presently terminates at the garage. By placing an addition to conditioned space within the building footprint, …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS AUGUST 7, 2024 HR-2024-077986; PR-2024-078046 MARY BAYLOR HOUSE 1607 WEST 10TH STREET 13 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS read as an addition. ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STANDARDS Construct a rear addition. Increase the footprint of the current house to include two new bedrooms and one bathroom. Extend the roof back and create a second side-gabled roof at rear. 1) Demo rear wall cladding and rear stair. Remove much of the rear half of the side-gabled roof of the original structure. 2) Construct new addition containing two bedrooms and one bathroom at the rear of the property, using the current hall as a connecting space. The new addition features a side entry at the east of the property. Addition maintains current roof height and pitch so as not to increase the height of the building. 3) Generally match historic materials in composition, but keep then visually distinct to allow the new construction to be Modest one-story cottage with small front porch with two front entry doors. A modestly pitched side-gable roof is present, with a smaller front gable forming the roof over the porch. Windows are 4-over-4 wood units and walls are clad in narrow horizontal wood lap. The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects at historic landmarks and in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential additions 1. Location The addition is located directly behind the historic house, and it is the same width as the historic building. The connection between the two sections is through an already present opening, which is currently a circulation space in the original section. 2. Scale, massing, and height Due to the small size of the original house, the addition would almost double the square footage and footprint of the residence. The extension of the house would alter the appearance from the street for similar size reasons. However, the location and size of the addition is in the least noticeable location. The roof peak would match the original in height, though the walls all rise slightly higher and call for additional, horizontal windows above anything present on the original house. 3. Design and style The design is simple, like the historic, and does not create a false sense of history or a departure …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS AUGUST 7, 2024 HR-2024-082296 HYDE PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 4107 SPEEDWAY 14 – 1 Conversion of a rear porch to conditioned space and addition of a two-story rear addition with covered porch. PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STANDARDS 1) Enclose rear screened porch and convert to a bedroom. 2) Construct new two-story addition at southern rear corner, with the first floor being a screened porch and additional bedroom above. Addition would have a front-gabled roof. 3) Construct new one-story addition at south side of property to enlarge family room and house stairway to access second- floor addition. The proposed roof extends up the stair to terminate at the new front gable of the second-floor addition. One-story craftsman bungalow with ample front porch and cross gabled roof. Porch has two wood corner supports and three large windows on the front elevation. Siding is narrow lapped wood on all sides. The south side of the lot features a driveway with a gate to the rear of the property. The Hyde Park Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 1. General Standards 1.3: Avoidance of False Historicism Current design calls for installing a wood bracket at the gable peak at the second-floor addition, which faces the street. Though minor, this may create confusion and a false sense of history about the era of construction of the addition. 3. Residential Standards: Single Family and Contributing Multifamily - Preservation and Restoration 3.5: Roofs The original single-story cross-gabled roof is proposed to be retained in pitch and material. The two-story addition calls for a front-gabled assembly of matching pitch at a higher height to accommodate the second floor. This additional height will be visible from the street, though it is set back over 50 feet from the front of the property and over two-thirds of the building footprint. 4. Residential Standards: Additions to Contributing Single Family and Multi-Family Structures 4.2: Location The proposed two-story addition is set at the rear of the house. The stairway addition is set to the side at the rear half of the house. 4.4. Size and Scale of Additions While the addition is proposed to be taller in height than the original house, and will be visible from the street, it is set at the rear half of the house footprint. …
I G N T S X E I S P E T S E T E R C N O C LOW GRADE POINT: 618.5' GAS METER AREA OF EXISTING FRONT PORCH D R A Y T N O R F ' 5 2 I G N D L U B I I E N L K C A B T E S EXISTING CONCRETE WALK EXISTING CONCRETE WALK PROPOSED TEMPORARY LOCATION OF PORTABLE TOILET PROPOSED TEMPORARY LOCATION OF DUMPSTER I K L A W E D S E T E R C N O C G N T S X E I I Y T R E P O R P T N O R F ' . 0 0 5 : E N L I Y A W D E E P S WATER METER EXISTING CONCRETE CURB-CUT CONCRETE PUMP OR LINE PUMP NOTES: Concrete line pump: Wrap connections of concrete line pump with plastic to prevent concrete slurry from leaching into ground and near roots of trees. Concrete truck: If heavy equipment of any kind will be rolling over any area of the full CRZ of protected trees, provide 3/4" plywood over 2x4 lumber over 12″ layer of mulch to bridge over the roots and prevent soil/root compaction. After construction is completed, spread mulch around site to leave a max layer of 3″ within root zones. 618.25' 22.5" PECAN TREE 5'-7 1/2" 11'-3" QUARTER CRITICAL ROOT ZONE HALF CRITICAL ROOT ZONE 19'-6 1/2" FRONT BUILDING LINE 40'-0" TENT 1 40'-0" TENT 2 30'-4 7/8" TENT 3 TENT 1 HIGH POINT: 618.75' SIDE PROPERTY LINE: 129.95' HVAC PAD HVAC PAD AREA OF NEW CONDITIONED, SINGLE STORY ADDITION TENT 2 HIGH POINT: 619.0' TENT 3 HIGH POINT: 619.25' 5' SIDE YARD BUILDING SETBACK LINE HIGH GRADE POINT: 619.0' 33" PECAN TREE I I G N D L U B D R A Y R A E R ' 0 1 I E N L K C A B T E S NEW UNCOVERED SLATTED WOOD DECK LANDING & STEPS REMODELED SCREEN PORCH TO CONDITIONED AREA AREA OF EXISTING PIER & BEAM, SINGLE STORY HOUSE 1st FLOOR: 621.4' 2nd FLOOR.: 631.5' AVERAGE NATURAL GRADE OF STRUCTURE: 618.75' BUILDING HEIGHT: 24'-6" EXISTING ELECTRICAL DROP & METER TO BE REMOVED NEW SCREEN PORCH & SECOND STORY ADDITION E N O Z T O O R L A C T R C L …
Alex Cahue Construction 4107 Speedway Quote #: YNRMEC8 A Proposal for Window and Door Products prepared for: Job Site: 78751 Shipping Address: BFS-AUSTIN/HILL COUNTRY 902 TRADESMENS PARK LOOP HUTTO, TX 78634 Featuring products from: DOUG MARTIN BFS-AUSTIN/HILL COUNTRY 2106 DENTON DR AUSTIN, TX 78758-4506 Email: douglas.martin@bldr.com This report was generated on 6/11/2024 2:38:55 PM using the Marvin Order Management System, version 0004.08.01 (Current). Price in USD. Unit availability and price are subject to change. Dealer terms and conditions may apply. OMS Ver. 0004.08.01 (Current) Product availability and pricing subject to change. Alex Cahue Construction 4107 Speedway Quote Number: YNRMEC8 UNIT SUMMARY The following is a schedule of the windows and doors for this project. For additional unit details, please see Line Item Quotes. Additional charges, tax or Terms and Conditions may apply. Detail pricing is per unit. NUMBER OF LINES: 16 LINE EXT NET PRICE: USD 35,394.63 TOTAL UNIT QTY: 28 PRODUCT LINE MARK UNIT NET PRICE ITEM QTY 1 B Entry East Elevate 2,510.99 EXTENDED NET PRICE 2,510.99 2 E Entry East, South Elevate 1,038.93 2,077.86 Outswing French Door CN 2668 RO 31 5/16" X 82 1/2" Entered as CN 2668 Double Hung CN 3264 RO 32 1/2" X 64 1/4" Entered as CN 3264 Direct Glaze Rectangle RO 33" X 35 5/8" Entered as RO 33" X 35 5/8" Double Hung CN 3272 RO 32 1/2" X 72 1/4" Entered as CN 3272 Double Hung CN 3272 RO 32 1/2" X 72 1/4" Entered as CN 3272 Outswing French Door CN 6068 RO 72" X 82 1/2" Entered as CN 6068 Double Hung CN 3272 RO 32 1/2" X 72 1/4" Entered as CN 3272 Outswing French Door CN 6068 RO 72" X 82 1/2" Entered as CN 6068 Double Hung CN 3672 RO 36 1/2" X 72 1/4" Entered as CN 3672 Awning CN 4026 RO 48" X 30" Entered as CN 4026 Direct Glaze Rectangle 3 F Stairs North Elevate 907.44 907.44 4 D Family Room North, West Elevate 875.18 1,750.36 5 D Family West Elevate 1,132.49 2,264.98 6 A Family Room West Elevate 4,946.16 4,946.16 7 D BR3 North Elevate 1,132.49 2,264.98 8 A BR3 North Elevate 4,946.16 4,946.16 9 C BR3 West Elevate 925.19 3,700.76 10 H Bath 2 South Essential 1,187.61 1,187.61 11 F Stairs North Elevate 907.44 OMS Ver. 0004.08.01 (Current) Processed on: 6/11/2024 2:38:55 PM For product warranty information please visit, …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS AUGUST 7, 2024 HR-2024-086086 GATEWOOD HOUSE 2900 TARRY TRAIL 15 – 1 PROPOSAL Build a deck and roof addition at the rear detached casita. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Create patio enclosure on rear side of casita, facing the pool. The design is open at the sides and supported by four columns at the side closest to the pool. 3) 2) Construct new hipped roof for new pool deck and flex/gym room at north. Roof pitch and material will not exactly match, but will be compatible with, the historic home’s roof. The new roof will not tie in to the historic at any location. Install new restrooms in existing side rooms at casita interior. These rooms have already been partitioned from previous interventions. In main house, remove one stair accessing the basement from the main floor. Install new basement access at rear exterior of house. 4) ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STANDARDS Two-story Tudor style home set on a linear footprint with an ell at one end, containing most of the bedrooms and living space. The front entry is indicated by a steep octagonal roof projecting out at the hinge of the ell. Second floor windows are present as dormers or at the end gables. Exterior construction is white stone, and the roof is composed of wood shingle. The long axis of the house is largely fenestrated, with a glazed sunroom near one end. The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects at historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards The only work affecting the interior of the house is to close off basement access from a stair, but the stair is to remain and will not be altered. 3. Roofs Proposed roof covers roughly half of the casita structure, specifically the portions of the building that are not used as a garage. Though the roof pitch does not match the steep roof of the main house, as well as being hipped in form rather than gabled, the appearance is appropriate and defers to the historic. It is not proposed to tie into the original house in any location. The current roof at this location is slightly sloped metal roofing and no loss of integrity will occur. 5. Windows, …
16 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS AUGUST 7, 2024 HR-2024-086315 ROBERTSON/STUART & MAIR HISTORIC DISTRICT 1011 EAST 9TH STREET PROPOSAL Restoration of a front porch based on historic imagery. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Demolish non-original (ca. 1949) concrete front porch and extension at left side of house 2) Restore front wall appearance to original, based on historic imagery 3) 4) Install new porch columns and balustrade Install tandem parking slab at side of house and regrade drainage away from building ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STANDARDS Single-story bungalow with large front gable overhanging a front porch. A small extension appears at the left of the front façade, which is clad in fiberboard siding. The Robertson/Stuart & Mair Historic District Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 1.2. Alterations to Contributing Buildings 1.2.1.3. Do not add a new feature that was not there historically. Proposed designs are based on photos from 1935, which indicate what was present previous to porch alteration and the front extensions at the left of the house. The proposed drawings appear to match in size, scale, and material to the historic imagery, and identify what was installed at a later date that is to be removed. The design successfully avoids an historicized appearance or speculation as to what was original to the house. A less thorough design would likely not have been successful in matching. 1.2.2.1. Front exterior walls While the proposal calls for full removal of the current cladding material on the front and within 15 feet on the sides, it is believed that at least some of the original cladding material is present behind, either to reuse or, at worst, use as a guide to replicate dimension and shape of the waterfall siding. 1.2.2.5. Porches Like above, all current material is proposed to be replaced and changed in design to match historic images. The designs appear to be appropriate in scale and design to match. Though a simplified design might be more appropriate if the original can’t be determined, the more ornate balustrade matches the photo and is appropriate at this location. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the application. LOCATION MAP 16 – 2
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS AUGUST 7, 2024 HR-2023-043027 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1409 ALTA VISTA AVENUE 17 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1926 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story Craftsman with horizontal wood siding, screened wood windows, decorative shutters, a hooded entryway with decorative brackets, and a clipped-gable roof. The house at 1409 Alta Vista Avenue was built around 1926. Until 1947, its occupants were mostly short-term owners and renters, including an engineer, a state highway inspector, an office manager, and a mechanic. The home was then purchased by Frank and Lura Connolly. Frank Connolly was the editor, owner, and publisher of the Texas Tax Journal, while Lura worked both at the journal and as a Red Cross nurse. The Connollys sold the home in the late 1950s to Anna and William Duncum. William Duncum worked as a public school teacher. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of modest Craftsman architecture in Travis Heights. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not appear to possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property does not appear to be a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Strongly encourage adaptive reuse and rehabilitation, then relocation over demolition, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. The Historic Landmark Commission must review plans for new construction in National Register Historic Districts before the demolition permit is released. LOCATION MAP 17 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 17 – 3 17 – 4 1952 Frank R. & Lura J. Connolly – Texas Tax Journal Publication Co., Littlefield Bldg. Application, 2023 Occupancy History …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Russell Korte Historic Preservation Office district9@austin.texas.gov; Beeler, Melissa; Qadri, Zo; Fahnestock, Sam; Adrian, Leah; kalan.cotreras@austintexas.gov; Heimsath, Ben - BC; Dudley, Tara - BC Concerns Regarding 1409 Alta Vista Demolition Tuesday, June 11, 2024 9:03:44 AM City Arborist; Some people who received this message don't often get email from important . Learn why this is External Email - Exercise Caution Hello -- I am writing regarding the planned demolition of 1409 Alta Vista Avenue. I am a proponent of new development within our city, but without careful planning and consideration, this project could be an imminent danger to heritage trees on the property, negatively impact the neighborhood and Alta Vista Avenue, and set the wrong precedent for development under updated building codes. I am urging a postponement of the demolition approval until a full development plan is shared and neighborhood concerns are addressed. I observed at the June 5, 2024 Historic Landmark Commission meeting that the owner of this property intends to carry out a full demolition followed by the construction of a triplex. The owner, however, has not attempted to contact or make clear his plans with immediate neighbors or the neighborhood association. As the owner and resident of the house next door, 1407 Alta Vista, I am greatly concerned about the impact of this project on the neighborhood, Alta Vista Avenue, and my property. While I support the creation of additional affordable housing units in our city, I have concerns about approving the demolition of this original structure without a clear understanding of the triplex plans for this lot. My specific concerns include: Preservation of Heritage Trees: There are seven heritage trees documented on the demolition permit. How will the project address the preservation of the beautiful heritage oak trees on the property? How do we ensure that the developer does not willfully violate tree preservation rules? Maintaining Existing Feel and Setbacks How will the project ensure the preservation of existing street's feel? The setbacks create a sense of openness and greenery that is unique and core to the identity of Travis Heights Street and Alley Access and Parking: How will access and parking be managed for three units on this lot? I urge the Historic Landmark Commission, and the city, to hold off on approving the demolition of the existing structure until there is a comprehensive review of the proposed plans to ensure …
From: To: Subject: Date: Hillary Bilheimer Historic Preservation Office Tree Ordinance Review Sunday, June 9, 2024 9:53:41 AM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Hello I am writing about 1409 Alta Vista Av 78704 and the proposed development that is being permitted at that location. The developer has submitted plans for demolition of existing and building 3 new structures on the property. With seven heritage trees on the site, I am curious how this will happen. I am very much in support of keeping existing trees and setbacks in this neighborhood (I am an Alta Vista resident, myself). I do not support the current CoA loophole of essentially allowing developers to remove trees by paying a fine. This allows developers to merely absorb the fine in the case where they will turn around and sell whatever they are building at extremely inflated prices. It does nothing to actually preserve our heritage trees. In this particular case, both the developer and architect are from outside of Austin and can be assumed to only see the trees as a nuisance and not as the habitat-providing, shade-providing members of our urban forest that they are. Please let me know what is being done and what can still be done at this stage in order to protect these trees. Thank you Hillary Bilheimer 1802 Alta Vista Av CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov".
June 28, 2024 Historic Landmark Commission of the City of Austin City Hall - Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. 2nd St. Austin, TX 78701 Email: preservation@austintexas.gov Re: Opposition to PR-2024-033568, Agenda Item No. 10: 1409 Alta Vista Ave. National Register District Permit Application for “Total demolition” by South River City Citizens Neighborhood Association (“SRCC”) To the Historic Landmark Commission: Please find the following resolution passed by SRCC at its June 18, 2024, general membership meeting concerning the above-referenced item on the agenda for your July 3, 2024 meeting. —----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Whereas the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District (the “District”) has been recognized by the U.S. Department of the Interior; Whereas the property at 1409 Alta Vista (the “Property”), constructed in 1926, is considered a contributing and protected property within the District; Whereas the application to the National Park Service for certification of the District makes numerous references to the importance of the “landscape,” “tree canopy,” and “dense vegetation” (see page 11) and use of design traditions espoused by Andrew Jackson Downing and Frederick Law Olmstead (see page 13); Whereas the Property has seven significant trees that are integral to the character of the Property, the context of the street and neighborhood, and the nature of the District; Whereas demolition of the existing structure on the Property and the proposed construction of two to three densely-packed structures could damage or compel removal of the significant or heritage trees; Whereas the Historic Landmark Commission of the City of Austin is reviewing application number H-2023-043027 to proceed with demolition and new construction on the Property; Whereas, the District contains many examples of new additions to contributing properties; Whereas, the District contains many examples of Accessory Dwelling Units (“ADUs”) added to an original contributing home; Whereas, such new additions and ADUs illustrate square footage enlargement alternatives to full demolition and new construction; Whereas, the recent Home Options for Mobility and Equity (H.O.M.E) Initiative passed by the Austin City Council in December 2023 and May 2024 provides Preservation and Sustainability Bonuses to property owners who retain the original home; Therefore, be it resolved that SRCC, through vote of its general membership on June 18, 2024, opposes the release of the demolition permit proposed under application number HR-2023-043027, unless and until the owner of the Property can demonstrate plans to adequately protect the trees on the Property and preserve the façade of the contributing …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: CLIFTON LADD Larosche, Carl - BC; McWhorter, Trey - BC; bc-jamie.alvarez@austintexas.gov; Castillo, Raymond - BC; Rubio, JuanRaymon - BC; Evans, Roxanne - BC; Heimsath, Ben - BC; Featherston, Witt; Grogan, Harmony - BC; Dudley, Tara - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC Historic Preservation Office; Susan Armstrong Fisher HLC 7-3-24 meeting, agenda item 10: 1409 Alta Vista (PR-2024-033568) Monday, July 1, 2024 10:33:29 AM External Email - Exercise Caution I am writing to oppose the issuance of a demolition permit for 1409 Alta Vista (PR-2024-033568). I am Co-chair of the South River City Citizens (SRCC) Historic Preservation Committee and a resident of the Travis Heights - Fairview Park National Register Historic District. Thank you for this opportunity to comment. The SRCC approved a resolution regarding this home, which will be provided to you separately. Because of technical difficulties last month, I was unable to speak virtually at that meeting, though I had signed up and was on the line when my name was called. What follows is substantively what I had intended to say, had the system worked as it should have. I will not be able to attend in person or virtually on July 3. Thank you for considering my comments in your decision. The Travis Heights - Fairview Park National Register Historic District includes 353 acres of the South River City Citizens neighborhood area. It includes the core of the neighborhood and many of the oldest homes in the neighborhood. The district was approved in July 2021, because it meets the required eligibility criteria for protection on the National Register. I urge you to disapprove the application for demolition of 1409 Alta Vista. Alta Vista is one of the most important streets in the National Register District. For example, the 2024 Preservation Austin historic homes tour featured the Mabel Davis home at 1308 Alta Vista, just a block away from this home proposed for demolition. Both the house and the separate but associated garage are identified as contributing structures in the National Register Historic District listing. As such, they would need separate applications for a demolition permit. 1409 Alta Vista is a beautiful one-story craftsman home built in approximately 1926. I appreciate the staff review of this home, though I believe the property may meet the three required designation criteria for historic landmark status, including community value. I encourage you to evaluate this further. …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS AUGUST 7, 2024 2024-086522 SB; 2024-086516 SB CONGRESS AVENUE HISTORIC DISTRICT 600 CONGRESS AVENUE 18-19 – 1 PROPOSAL Install a tenant directory sign and an address sign. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) 2) Install directory signs totaling 19 square feet in area. The proposed directory panel is painted steel with cut-out tenant panels backed with white acrylic. Install an awning sign totaling 34 square feet in area. The proposed sign, atop the main entrance canopy, is fabricated with painted aluminum and acrylic. The sign is internally lit with LED lighting; “600” is halo-lit while “Congress” is face-lit. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Guidelines for Signs in National Register Districts are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Number of Signs: The Commission allows one sign per building, unless the building has multiple tenants; in this case, the Commission may allow one sign per façade module, if the façade modules correspond to tenant spaces. The Commission may also allow one sign for each street frontage if the building is at an intersection. A single directory sign is appropriate for a large building with multiple tenants. The current project includes a directory sign and tenant signs that comply with the guidelines. The sign plan uploaded to backup indicates further planned signage and shows how the address and tenant signs fit into the larger proposed scheme for the building’s individual façade modules. Sign Types: The Commission may allow window signs, awning signs, projecting signs, and flush mounted signs for most commercial buildings. Freestanding signs are allowed for office and retail uses in historic residential buildings. City codes prohibit the Commission from approving the following sign types: (1) rotating, (2) offpremise, (3) roof signs, (4) portable, or (5) signs which flash or blink at intervals. City code also prohibits handbills, posters, or placards on a structure except inside a window or on a bulletin board. The proposed sign types are not prohibited. Sign Size: The maximum size for signs depends on the sign type: 1. Projecting (blade) signs: 6 square feet 2. Flush-mounted signs: 7% of the overall façade area, with a maximum height of 2 feet and a maximum size of 20 square feet 3. Window signs: The lesser of 20% of the window or 8 square feet 4. Awning signs: The lesser of 20% of …
600 Congress Ave | Exterior Building ID Signs Permit Art Not for construction Date 7.10.2024 Exterior Building ID Signs Permit Info 407 Radam Lane, Suite A100 Austin, TX 78745 512.326.9333 2024 ION ART INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED All rights reserved. The intellectual property, concepts, and designers contained in this document are the exclusive property of Ion Art, Inc. Neither the document nor the information it contains may be copied, disclosed to others, or used in connection with any work of project other than the specifi c project for which it has been prepared and developed, without the written consent of Ion Art, Inc. ION JOB # CLIENT 6406 600 Congress Ave. PROJECT ADDRESS 600 Congress Ave., Austin, Texas 78701 N Overview - Building ID signs to be permitted • Electrical, illuminated Signs: • Building ID Awning Sign (1x): total display area: 34 SF • Non-illuminated Signs: • Building directory wall sign (1x): total display area: 19 SF - 4 Sq ft per tenant panel (currently ve tenants) • Building ID Signs (Congress Ave.) Total display area: 53 SF • Installation: • Building ID awning sign height: 19’ - 0” AF • Building Directory wall sign height: 3’- 6”AF • Property Address: 600 Congress Ave, Austin, Texas 78701 g ID ctory uildin & Dire B t 4 n a n e T 1ft 8 Additional Permitting Information • Linear feet of storefront width: 462ft - 0in (226LF along Congress Ave.; 236LF along 6th St.) • Setback of signs: • Wall sign: 18ft • Electrical requirements: • Minimum of 1 dedicated 120V 20amp circuit, and J-box within 6ft of sign (per sign; to be installed by others). 407 Radam Lane, Suite A100 Austin, TX 78745 512.326.9333 2024 ION ART INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED All rights reserved. The intellectual property, concepts, and designers contained in this document are the exclusive property of Ion Art, Inc. Neither the document nor the information it contains may be copied, disclosed to others, or used in connection with any work of project other than the specifi c project for which it has been prepared and developed, without the written consent of Ion Art, Inc. ION JOB # CLIENT 6406 600 Congress Ave. PAGE 1 of 4 PROJECT ADDRESS 600 Congress Ave., Austin, Texas 78701 Building Directory Sign 48” x 57” (19 sq ft) Building ID Sign 33” x 212” (34 sq ft) 19’- 0” 3’- 6” East …
600 Congress Ave | Exterior Signs Master Plan Permit Art Not for construction Date 7.10.2024 Exterior Signs - Master Plan 407 Radam Lane, Suite A100 Austin, TX 78745 512.326.9333 2024 ION ART INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED All rights reserved. The intellectual property, concepts, and designers contained in this document are the exclusive property of Ion Art, Inc. Neither the document nor the information it contains may be copied, disclosed to others, or used in connection with any work of project other than the specifi c project for which it has been prepared and developed, without the written consent of Ion Art, Inc. ION JOB # CLIENT 6406 600 Congress Ave. PROJECT ADDRESS 600 Congress Ave., Austin, Texas 78701 N Overview - Master Sign Plan • Electrical, illuminated Signs: • Awning Sign (5x): total display area: 106 SF • Wall Sign (4x) - total display area: 55 SF • Projecting Sign (1x) - total display area: 6 SF • Congress Ave. Total display area: 113 SF • 6th St. Total display area: 54 SF • Non-illuminated Signs: • Building directory wall sign (1x): total display area: 19 SF - 4 Sq ft per tenant panel (currently ve tenants) • Installation: • Awning sign height: 14’ - 4” AF • Building ID (awning sign) height: 19’ - 0” AF • Wall sign height: - Building Directory: 3’- 6”AF - Existing tenant: 14’- 2”AF • (existing) Projecting sign height: 14’ - 4” AF • Property Address: 600 Congress Ave, Austin, Texas 78701 g ID ory t uildin c & Dire B t 4 n a n e T 1ft 8 Additional Permitting Information • Linear feet of storefront width: 462ft - 0in (226LF along Congress Ave.; 236LF along 6th St.) • Setback of signs: • Wall sign: 18ft • Electrical requirements: • Minimum of 1 dedicated 120V 20amp circuit, and J-box within 6ft of sign (per sign; to be installed by others). 407 Radam Lane, Suite A100 Austin, TX 78745 512.326.9333 2024 ION ART INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED All rights reserved. The intellectual property, concepts, and designers contained in this document are the exclusive property of Ion Art, Inc. Neither the document nor the information it contains may be copied, disclosed to others, or used in connection with any work of project other than the specifi c project for which it has been prepared and developed, without the written consent of Ion Art, …
