M E M O R A N D U M TO: FROM: Historic Landmark Commission Kimberly McNeeley, CPRP Director, Austin Parks and Recreation Department May 14, 2020 Oakwood Cemetery Archeological Findings Update DATE: SUBJECT: The purpose of this memo is to update City Council on the completion of the Oakwood Cemetery archeological report and next steps for the reinterment, memorialization, and educational outreach related to burials that were discovered beneath the Oakwood Chapel during its rehabilitation. The Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is moving forward to the next phase, which was outlined in a December 13, 2019, memo to City Council. The analysis of the remains, which date to the mid to late 1800s, is complete and the report is posted on our project website. The report was developed by the archeological contractor for the Oakwood Chapel project, Hicks & Company Environmental/Archeological Consultants, and their sub-consultant, the Forensic Anthropology at Texas State University. The reports were also reviewed by the Texas Historical Commission. Of the individuals analyzed, the biological affinities of many could not be determined. Of the 20 individuals that could be determined, the findings demonstrate a likely diverse racial and/or ethnic representation including individuals determined to be Black/African American, Hispanic/Mexican/Mexican American, White/European-descent, and Asian, which supports historical documentation that an indigent burial ground may have been located adjacent to or overlapped a section historically referred to as the “Colored Grounds.” Oakwood Cemetery had segregated sections of burials based on race and ethnicity as well as socio-economic class. The section that includes the chapel was likely set aside for burials of people of color, out of town visitors, and individuals who suffered from extreme poverty. The next step in the process will be the reinterment of the burials within Oakwood Cemetery. PARD has executed a contract with Weston Solutions and their subconsultant, Amaterra Environmental, Inc., to provide professional archeological services associated with the next phase of work, which includes reinterment, community and educational outreach, and memorialization. While the timeline will likely be delayed due the COVID-19 public health emergency, PARD and the consulting team will work to identify areas in the vicinity of the chapel for the re-interment of remains, which is a recommendation from the 2017 community engagement process with stakeholders. PARD will communicate the reinterment plan to City Council and cemetery stakeholders. Following the reinterment, PARD will undertake a number of activities related to public outreach, and …
Historic Landmark Commission May 18, 2020 The Historic Landmark Commission meeting will be held May 18, 2020 with social distancing modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers (applicants and others) must register in advance (no later than Sunday, May 17, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 18, 2020 Historic Landmark Commission meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at preservation@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-1264 no later than noon on Sunday, May 17. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to the meeting start in order to speak (not later than 5:45 p.m.). Late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Sunday, May 17, 2020. This information will be provided to commissioners in advance of the meeting. • Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Monday, May 18, 2020 - 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting NOTE: This meeting will be conducted remotely via teleconference. Please see the attached notes for how to participate. COMMISSION MEMBERS: _____ Emily Reed, Chair ______ Beth Valenzuela, Vice Chair ______ Witt Featherston ______ Ben Heimsath ______ Mathew Jacob ______ Kevin Koch ______ Kelly Little ______ Trey McWhorter ______ Terri Myers ______ Alex Papavasiliou ______ Blake Tollett CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. April 27, 2020 AGENDA 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Oakwood Cemetery Archaeology By: Austin Parks and Recreation Department staff 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC ZONING, DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC DISTRICT ZONING, AND REQUESTS TO CONSIDER THE INITIATION OF A HISTORIC ZONING CASE 1. C14-2019-0108 – Parker House – Offered for consent approval but with comments of concern by the Historic Preservation Office 2404 …
Historic Landmark Commission April 27, 2020 The Historic Landmark Commission meeting will be held April 27, 2020 with social distancing modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (no later than Sunday, April 26th by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 27, 2020 Historic Landmark Commission meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at preservation@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-1264 no later than noon on Sunday, April 26th. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to the meeting start in order to speak (not later than 5:45 p.m.). Late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Sunday, April 26th. This information will be provided to commissioners in advance of the meeting. Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Monday, April 27, 2020 - 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting NOTE: This meeting will be conducted remotely via teleconference. Please see the special notes attached for how to participate. COMMISSION MEMBERS: ___x__ Emily Reed, Chair __x____ Kelly Little ___x___ Beth Valenzuela, Vice Chair __x____ Trey McWhorter ___x___ Witt Featherston __x____ Terri Myers ___x___ Ben Heimsath __abs__ Alex Papavasiliou __abs__ Mathew Jacob __x____ Blake Tollett ___x___ Kevin Koch AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. February 23, 2020. B. October 22, 2018 (Correction of previously approved minutes). MOTION: Approve minutes from February 23, 2020 and October 22, 2018 by Reed, Tollett seconds. Vote: 8-0-1, Myers off the dais. 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION None. The Parks and Recreation Department briefing on Oakwood Cemetery will be scheduled for May. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS MOTION: Approve items 1A, 1B, A2, A3, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B10, B11, B12, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, …
Eligible Expenses for Historic District Tax Abatement DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION 5/14/2020 These amendments are proposed in an effort to more closely align the list of eligible expenses with the Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credit, which staff believes will add clarity and encourage use of the tax abatement. Proposed changes include expanded eligibility for permanent interior work (elements attached to the building) and soft costs. A certain proportion of expenses will still be required for exterior work, depending on property location (if in the East Austin Revitalization Area) and use (homestead or income-producing). Additions are not allowed by the federal tax credit and have not been allowed to date by the local tax abatement; that item is noted for discussion by the Commission. The Historic Landmark Commission must review and approve all eligible expenses. If the property owner completes the work themselves, s/he must submit at least one quote from a professional contractor providing an estimate of costs for materials and labor. Only work completed after the owner has obtained a Certificate of Eligibility can be considered. X = proposed to be added X = proposed to be removed Expense Proposed eligible Currently eligible Proposed ineligible Eligible for fed. historic tax credit X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Carpeting (if glued in place) Ceilings Chimneys Doors, exterior (repair and rehabilitation; replacement if staff concurs is necessary) Doors, interior Electrical wiring Energy efficiency improvements (weather-stripping, etc.; solar panels if essential to the operation and maintenance of the building) Fire escapes Floors (construction) Foundation (repair, replacement) Gutters Hazardous material abatement (lead paint, asbestos) HVAC systems (permanent) Light fixtures Roofing (repair, replacement) Painting, exterior Painting, interior Paneling or other permanent interior wall covering X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Proposed eligible Currently eligible Proposed ineligible Eligible for fed. historic tax credit X unsure Expense Plumbing and plumbing fixtures Reconstruction of documented missing architectural features Soft costs: architect fees, engineering fees, construction management costs, reasonable developer fees, financing fees Sprinkler/fire suppression systems Stairs, escalators, and elevators Structural repairs Tiling or other permanent floor covering Walls, exterior (repair, rehabilitation, and demolition of non-historic additions) Walls, interior (construction, demolition) Windows (repair and rehabilitation; replacement if staff concurs is necessary) Acquisition costs Additions (increase …
The Littlefield Building Proposed Awning Addition 106 E 6th Street Austin Texas 78701 May 18 2020 512.330.4243 / NOLAN-ARCHITECT.COM / 708 RIO GRANDE ST. AUSTIN TEXAS 78701 SECONDARY ENTRANCES HAVE LOWER METAL AWNINGS, CREATING TRANSOM WINDOWS MAIN ENTRANCE HAS AWNING INSTALLED ABOVE WINDOWS HISTORICAL CONTEXT 512.330.4243 / NOLAN-ARCHITECT.COM / 708 RIO GRANDE ST. AUSTIN TEXAS 78701The Littlefield Building Awning106 E 6th Street Austin Texas 78701 1958 ANWINGS ALONG TWO PROMINENT FACES OF BUILDING HISTORICAL CONTEXT 512.330.4243 / NOLAN-ARCHITECT.COM / 708 RIO GRANDE ST. AUSTIN TEXAS 78701The Littlefield Building Awning106 E 6th Street Austin Texas 78701 EXISTING CONDITION / OCTOBER 2019 512.330.4243 / NOLAN-ARCHITECT.COM / 708 RIO GRANDE ST. AUSTIN TEXAS 78701The Littlefield Building Awning106 E 6th Street Austin Texas 78701 MINIMIZED POINTS OF CONTACT CAN BE REPAIRED IF AWNINGS WERE REMOVED EXISTING AWNING ABOVE MAIN ENTRY TO BUILDING / MAY 2020 512.330.4243 / NOLAN-ARCHITECT.COM / 708 RIO GRANDE ST. AUSTIN TEXAS 78701The Littlefield Building Awning106 E 6th Street Austin Texas 78701 EXISTING AWNING ABOVE MAIN ENTRANCE TO BUILDING PROPOSED AWNING INSTALLED AT A LOWER HEIGHT ABOVE THE SECONDARY ENTRANCE CREATES TRANSOM WINDOWS TO MATCH HISTORICAL CONTEXT PROPOSED AWNING RENDERING 512.330.4243 / NOLAN-ARCHITECT.COM / 708 RIO GRANDE ST. AUSTIN TEXAS 78701The Littlefield Building Awning106 E 6th Street Austin Texas 78701 12” PAINTED ALUMINUM C-CHANNEL FASCIA OVERHEAD HANGER WITH TURNBUCKLE ALUMINUM SUPPORT BRACKET PROPOSED AWNING RENDERING 512.330.4243 / NOLAN-ARCHITECT.COM / 708 RIO GRANDE ST. AUSTIN TEXAS 78701The Littlefield Building Awning106 E 6th Street Austin Texas 78701
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS B.1 - 1 MAY 18, 2020 C14H-1978-0033 LITTLEFIELD BUILDING 106 E. 6TH STREET Install a removable metal canopy along with 6th Street elevation of the building. PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The applicant proposes a suspended metal canopy along the east portion of the 6th Street elevation of the building. The canopy will extend over the retail spaces to the east of the 6th Street entrance to the building. The canopy will be suspended from metal cables and will be constructed of welded aluminum with a sheet metal roof and a frosted plexiglass ceiling. The exterior of the canopy will be finished in black. The canopy has a modern design. The applicant’s drawings show signage to be installed on the face of the canopy but no application for signs has been submitted at this time. There is currently a metal canopy over the 6th Street entrance to the building, but canvas awnings over the retail space to the east. Historic photos show the metal awning and the entry on 6th Street but nothing over the current retail space to the east: B.1 - 2 B.1 - 3 B.1 - 4 UPDATE: Friday, May 15, 2020, 3 p.m. The applicant has furnished photos showing the building in the 1950s with a metal awning at this location. Staff therefore no longer maintains that there was no awning here, but still has major reservations about the style of the proposed canopy, and believes it should be visually distinguished from the historic canopies on the building. Staff recommends that the proposed canopy be executed in canvas or another material that does not mimic the existing historic awnings, or if proposed in metal, have a different fascia treatment or color than the existing historic awnings. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation are used to evaluate projects on historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 1) Each property will be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or elements from other historic properties, will not be undertaken. Evaluation: There is no historic record of a metal canopy at this location on the building. 9) New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS B.3 - 1 MAY 18, 2020 C14H-1997-0008 NORWOOD HOUSE 1018 EDGECLIFF TERRACE PROPOSAL Restore main house and add a terrace to the rear of the building. Reconstruct the historic teahouse gazebo. Add a new storage building and auxiliary function building to the site. Remodel landscape. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Main house: Most structural members will be repaired or replaced to retain the building’s original form. It will be clad in running-bond brick with soldier and sill course detailing; river rock and limestone accents throughout define the house’s exterior openings, sills, columns, and chimney. Masonry elements will match historic photographs and samples found on-site. The roof will be retiled with Ludowici clay shingles, with finish and color matching original samples. Wood window screen frames, doors, columns, lanterns, frieze boards, vents, and timber framing will be restored where possible. Window screens will be replaced with non-reflective bronze screen. Wood window sashes will be replaced in- kind where deterioration precludes repair and rehabilitation; as most of the original glazing is missing, it will be replaced with energy-efficient double glazing. Façade variations are as follows: a) South: The main elevation will be rebuilt to match historic photographs of the building, with the addition of a brick and exposed concrete access ramp and exposed-concrete steps. b) East and west: Two windows will shift slightly from their original placement at the west elevation. c) North: The central windows will be enlarged and replaced with fixed, single-pane clear picture windows and two aluminum-clad doors. The positions of the existing door and window will be reversed. 2) Teahouse: The teahouse, a simple brick-columned structure with attached trellis, exposed rafter tails, and tiled hipped roof, will be constructed on the site of the historic teahouse. 3) Storage and support buildings: A CMU storage building with flat roof and fixed-pane windows will be set back from the main house. It is connected to the new auxiliary building by a walkway covered with a steel drill-stem pipe trellis. The auxiliary building, constructed with matching CMU and fenestration, features small skylights and solar panels on its flat roof. 4) Site work: The proposed landscaping plan for the event lawn follows the general design of the historic formal garden. A low concrete fountain will be installed at the site of the historic fountain, and a low brick retaining wall will define the lawn’s edge. STANDARDS …
B.4 - 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MAY 18, 2020 APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS C14H-2008-0037 1300-02 E. 4TH STREET TEXACO DEPOT PROPOSAL Replace some windows and close one window opening; slightly alter a rear roofline; add a concrete ramp to a side elevation; install modern storefront systems in rear and side walls; add a new side staircase and rooftop MEP equipment; and construct a rear elevator tower, trellis, suspended roof deck, covered walkway, and perimeter fence. ARCHITECTURE The property includes two 1½-story, rectangular-plan warehouse buildings both clad in corrugated metal and capped by gabled roofs. The western building (Building A) features a vented monitor roof, 2-over-2 wood-sash windows, other ribbon windows, a paneled wood door, sliding industrial doors, and painted signage; some window and door openings are boarded up. The eastern building (Building B) features a 1-over-1 aluminum-sash window in the front gable end and sliding industrial doors; a number of window openings on side and rear walls are boarded up. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS For Building A (1300 E. 4th Street on the west), the existing siding and Texaco-related signage will be preserved. The following changes are proposed: Primary (south) facade 1) Rehabilitate the historic 2-over-2 wood-sash windows on the ground floor. 2) Replace the historic window in the façade gable end with a 4-lite clad-wood replica window. The existing window is missing half the wood sash and does not appear to be repairable. West wall (facing Saltillo Path) 3) Rehabilitate the historic 1-over-1 windows at the front of the wall. 4) Replace the paired pedestrian doors with a single flush metal door, shift the door opening slightly to the right, and infill part of the existing door opening with metal siding. 5) Construct a concrete ramp with a simple metal railing, which will provide access to the west entrance. 6) Infill the ribbon-window openings at the rear with slightly differentiated metal siding; create a new five-lite opening with similar dimensions. Rear (north) wall 7) Infill four window openings in the gable end of the front portion of the building with slightly differentiated metal siding. 8) Replace the wood and metal sliding door on the rear wall with a multi-lite metal door flanked by sidelights. The door opening will be shifted approximately 4’ to the east; approximately 4’ of the existing opening to the west will be infilled with salvaged metal siding. B.4 - 2 9) Construct a simple metal …
P R OJECT SC O PE DES C RI PT I O N Project (#) Date To From Cosmic Coffee (19051) 04.17.20 City of Austin – Historic Landmark Commission Clayton & Little - Sky Currie Regarding Cosmic Coffee – Project Scope Overall Proposed Work: Existing exterior materials to be preserved, repaired as needed. Metal siding to be cleaned, graffiti to be removed and the historic Texaco related signage preserved. Roofs to be repaired, replaced as needed. Windows to be repaired or replaced with replicas; all to be reglazed with new insulated lites. New windows are proposed to be aluminum clad wood, with muntin and sash profiles similar to existing windows. New storefront system to be steel and glass, with thin muntins and frames. New exterior doors to be steel and glass, with lites or flush (painted) hollow metal. The existing building exteriors are to be left mostly intact, except for proposed new openings and repair work noted above. Proposed ground level decks, vertical circulation and a new roof deck to be minimally attached to the existing structures. Location of Proposed Work: Buildings A (1300 E. 4th St.) & Building B (1302 E. 4th St.) Proposed Material(s): Metal Siding (to match existing material and profiles), Painted Wood Trim, Painted Wood Windows (existing), Aluminum Clad Wood Windows, Steel and Glass Storefront System and Doors, Flush Metal Doors, Asphalt Shingle Roof, Metal Roofing (to match existing material and profiles), Metal Gutters, Metal Downspouts Proposed Work: New wood & steel fence with metal gates. Location of Proposed Work: At perimeter of Site, where buildings do not exist. Proposed Material(s): Stained Wood, Raw Metal Proposed Work: New Roof Deck to float above the existing low metal roof of Building A. Roof to be supported by columns that will penetrate the existing roof and floor and be supported by a new foundation. If desired, the roof deck could be disassembled and the existing building forms would remain as they presently exist. Location of Proposed Work: Above low roof of Building A 1 of 2 New MEP equipment will ne necessary to support the new function of the buildings, some exhaust vents and rooftop HVAC Proposed Material(s): Ptd. Stl., Perforated Sheet Metal, Stained Wood Proposed Work: New Stair, Elevator Shaft & Water Tower. Location of Proposed Work: North of Building A Proposed Material(s): Ptd. Stl., Perforated Sheet Metal, Mtl. Panels Proposed Work: units are anticipated. Location of …
P R OJECT SC O PE DES C RI PT I O N Project (#) Date To From Cosmic Coffee (19051) 05.18.20 City of Austin – Historic Landmark Commission, et. al Clayton & Little - Sky Currie Regarding Project Scope Texaco Depot Buildings Built Circa: 1912 Address: 1300 & 1302 E. 4th Street General History: The Texaco Depot buildings are comprised of two historic structures, Building A (1300 E. 4th St.), a one - & two-story wood framed structure and Building B (1302 E. 4th St.), a two-story wood framed structure. Building A was constructed in the industrial warehouse style that was prevalent in the area during the early 20th century, with the two-story portion being used for Offices & Storage, and the one-story portion for Oil Storage. Building B was constructed as a pole barn and was used for Oil Storage and “Pump”, per the 1935 Sanborn Map. The buildings appear to have not been in use for some time and are in significant disrepair. Proposed Work: Building A: The exterior of the structure will be maintained (will be repaired for weather-tightness, as needed). The Interior will be remodeled to accommodate a new Restaurant & Bar function. Existing metal roof on one story portion to be removed, repaired and reapplied, once tapered insulation has been added. New asphalt shingle roof to be applied to the two-story roof, color, size and pattern to match the existing shingle roof. Existing windows to remain will be repaired as needed, or replaced with a replica. New windows, with proportions to match existing, are proposed for the West elevation of the one-story portion; the existing aluminum windows in this location do not date to the original construction and are in poor condition. New fenestrations are planned for the East, North and West facades. Existing exterior deck areas to be modified and added to. New accessible vertical circulation tower, new roof deck over part of the one-story portion of the building and a new exterior egress stair with a dormer addition are proposed. Building B: Building will be stabilized, as the existing structure leans to the West, and repaired for weather-tightness. The Interior will be remodeled to accommodate a new Restaurant & Bar function. Existing metal roof to remain, be repaired, as needed. Existing windows to remain will be repaired as needed, or replaced with a replica. New fenestrations are planned for the East, North …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Monday, May 18, 2020 - 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting NOTE: This meeting was conducted remotely via teleconference. COMMISSION MEMBERS: __x___ Emily Reed, Chair __x___ Beth Valenzuela, Vice Chair __x___ Witt Featherston __x___ Ben Heimsath ______ Mathew Jacob ______ Kevin Koch __x___ Kelly Little __x___ Trey McWhorter __x___ Terri Myers ______ Alex Papavasiliou ______ Blake Tollett MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. April 27, 2020 MOTION: Approve the minutes from April 27, 2020 on the consent agenda by Heimsath, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 7-0. 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Oakwood Cemetery Archaeology See memo in backup. MOTION: Add to agenda for June by Heimsath, Myers seconds. Vote: 7-0. Staff clarified that the item will be placed on the first possible agenda given PARD staff availability (July or August). 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC ZONING, DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC DISTRICT ZONING, AND REQUESTS TO CONSIDER THE INITIATION OF A HISTORIC ZONING CASE 1. C14-2019-0108 – Parker House – Discussion 2404 Rio Grande Street Council District 9 Proposal: Remove historic zoning from the rear portion of the property. Applicant: William Archer, owner; Glen Coleman, agent. City Staff: Heather Chaffin, Planning and Zoning Department, 974-2122. Staff Recommendation: Approve but taking into consideration Historic Preservation Office comments. MOTION: Recommend against the removal of H zoning on the property by Myers, Little seconds. Vote: 7-0. B. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS 1. C14H-1986-0008 – Littlefield Building – Discussion 106 E. 6th Street Council District 9 Proposal: Install a metal canopy over ground-floor windows on 6th Street. Applicant: Chelsie Woodall Horyza, Wuest Group City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Recommendation: Not reviewed. Staff Recommendation: Deny this request; the applicant may propose a new solution at the hearing. Speakers in favor: Sean O’Brien No speakers in opposition. MOTION: Approve the application by Heimsath, Featherston seconds. Vote: 6- 0-1, Little off-dais. 2. C14H-1994-0012 – J.M. Crawford Building – Offered for consent approval 1412 S. Congress Avenue Council District 9 Proposal: Repair and rehabilitate stucco on the west elevation of the building; install a wood shutter and loading dock doors over boarded-over openings. Applicant: Rob Lippincott City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Recommendation: Not reviewed. Staff Recommendation: Approve as proposed. MOTION: Pass Item B.2 on the consent agenda by Heimsath, Valenzuela seconds. …
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for April 27, 2020 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Historic Zoning 2408 Harris Boulevard – Application for historic zoning of the Teer House. 1119 E 11th Street – Application for the removal of historic zoning of the Majors-Butler-Thomas House. Originally scheduled for March 23, 2020 meeting (cancelled). 2402 San Gabriel Street – Change zoning from CS-MU-H-NP to CS-1-MU-H-NP Certificates of Appropriateness 302-304 E. 6th Street – Install a second-story balcony and modify two windows into doors. Postponement from February 24, 2020 meeting. 612 E 6th Street – Install a second sign. 1200 E 6th Street – Restoration of existing building. 114 W. 7th Street – Restore and replace windows on the east elevation. Originally scheduled for March 23, 2020 meeting (cancelled). 3809 W 35th Street – Replace roof and construct an ADA-compliant ramp from upper grounds to the lower sculpture park. Originally scheduled for March 23, 2020 meeting (cancelled). 4000 Avenue C – Construct additions to the rear of the house and the front of the garage. Postponement 1105 Castle Court – Construct an accessible ramp on the south elevation. Originally scheduled for March 23, from February 24, 2020 meeting. 2020 meeting (cancelled). 522 Congress Avenue – Replace window panels. 602 Highland Avenue – Construct an addition to the basement at the rear of the residence. 703 Oakland Avenue – Replace windows, siding, and roof. Originally scheduled for March 23, 2020 meeting 1705 Willow Street – Demolish a rear garage; construct an accessory dwelling unit. Originally scheduled for (cancelled). March 23, 2020 meeting (cancelled). National Register Historic District permits 3006 Beverly Road – Construct a second-story addition atop the house, construct a rear one-story addition, and demolish a garage. 1517 Murray Lane – Construct an addition to rear of house, install new roofing and exterior ship lap siding, and replace front porch columns, new entry door. Originally scheduled for March 23, 2020 meeting (cancelled). 1616 Northumberland Road – Construct an addition and garage. 2902 Oakmont Boulevard – Construct a new carport and rear addition. Originally scheduled for March 23, 92 Rainey Street – Demolish a house and construct a high-rise building (Postponement from February 24, 2020 meeting (cancelled). 2020 meeting). 613 West Lynn Street – Construct an addition to the rear …
Historic Landmark Commission April 27, 2020 The Historic Landmark Commission meeting will be held April 27, 2020 with social distancing modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (no later than Sunday, April 26th by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 27, 2020 Historic Landmark Commission meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at preservation@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-1264 no later than noon on Sunday, April 26th. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to the meeting start in order to speak (not later than 5:45 p.m.). Late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Sunday, April 26th. This information will be provided to commissioners in advance of the meeting. Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Monday, April 27, 2020 - 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting NOTE: This meeting will be conducted remotely via teleconference. Please see the special notes attached for how to participate. COMMISSION MEMBERS: _____ Emily Reed, Chair ______ Beth Valenzuela, Vice Chair ______ Witt Featherston ______ Ben Heimsath ______ Mathew Jacob ______ Kevin Koch ______ Kelly Little ______ Trey McWhorter ______ Terri Myers ______ Alex Papavasiliou ______ Blake Tollett CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. February 23, 2020. AGENDA B. October 22, 2018 (Correction of previously approved minutes). 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION None. The Parks and Recreation Department briefing on Oakwood Cemetery will be scheduled for May. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC ZONING, DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC DISTRICT ZONING, AND REQUESTS TO CONSIDER THE INITIATION OF A HISTORIC ZONING CASE 1. C14H-2020-0020 – Majors-Butler-Thomas House – Discussion 1119 E. 11th Street Council …
A.1 - 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET April 27, 2020 HLC DATE: CASE NUMBER: C14H-2020-0020 PC DATE: APPLICANTS: Neema and Pedram Amini HISTORIC NAME: Majors-Butler-Thomas House WATERSHED: Boggy Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 1119 E. 11th Street ZONING FROM: CS-1-H-NP-NCCD to CS-1-NP-NCCD SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The application is to remove historic zoning from the property. Staff cannot recommend the proposed zoning change to remove H zoning from this parcel without a plan for the landmark house and seeks guidance from the Commission for exploring courses of action. The applicant has provided substantial evidence of the long-term deterioration of the existing house, indicating that the house has been rendered unusable without an imprudent investment of funds for restoration and rehabilitation, and will therefore seek demolition of the house if the requested zoning change is recommended and ultimately approved by the City Council. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: The Majors-Butler-Thomas House was designated as a historic landmark in 2015 for its significance in architecture and historical associations. The original staff report and supporting materials are appended to this report. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The house was designated as a historic landmark by the City Council in 2015. Since then, it has failed several inspections relating to maintenance of the property and the owners were denied their tax exemption for this property last year. ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: CITY COUNCIL DATE: ORDINANCE READINGS: 1ST 2ND 3RD CASE MANAGER: Steve Sadowsky NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: Organization of Central East Austin Neighborhoods BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: The applicants seek to remove the historic landmark designation (H) zoning from the property based upon its deteriorated condition and infeasibility to repair, restore, and rehabilitate. While staff recognizes the condition of the house, and agrees with the assessments contained therein, the designation of the property as a historic landmark was known to the current applicants, who are the prospective buyers of the property. The condition of the house has worsened since the time of initial designation of this house, as it PHONE: 974-6454 A.1 - 2 has remained vacant. Staff seeks further evaluation of ways the historic landmark house can be incorporated into the applicants’ proposal for the property or other alternatives to eventual demolition of the structure. Rehabilitation of this house in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for use as a non-homestead property may also qualify for state and federal tax credits to …
600 N Pearl Street Suite S1900 Dallas, TX 75201 (855) 349-6757 Texas Registered Engineering Firm 20170 Project No. 16596 February 14, 2020 Re: Structural Review of Existing Residence 1119 E 11th Street Austin, TX 78702 Dear Pedram Amini, As requested, personnel of GreenWorks Engineering and Consulting have completed a structural review of the address referenced above on February 11, 2019. The purpose of the observation was to collect information and provide information about the current state of the structure. For the purposes of this report, the house faces north. The house is a single-story wood framed structure built in 1916. The foundation system of the house is a pier and beam with a perimeter skirt. The house has had at least (2) additions constructed at the rear of the residence. All the information gathered was from the visual evaluation and no destructive or invasive testing was performed. Introduction: Observations: Roof: The roof of the house is a hip roof, with a gable roof over the kitchen addition, and a flat roof over the family room addition. The roof is composed of 2x4 rafters spaced at 24 inches on center. The roof is covered with composition asphalt shingles. There is a visible dip in the north side of the hip roof, as viewed from the exterior of the house. There was some water damage noted on the wood shakes at the south face of the hip roof as viewed from the attic. There was noticeable separation between the roof and the ceiling. The rafters at the kitchen addition have been excessively notched over the exterior wall. A portion of the roof framing over the family room has collapsed due to apparent water damage. Ceilings: The ceiling framing is composed of 2x4 joists spaced at 24 inches on center and are oriented in the east/west direction. The ceiling joists bear on the interior wall and both exterior walls. There is a noticeable deflection in the ceiling joists as viewed from the attic. Portions of the ceiling drywall and sheathing have detached from the ceiling joists throughout the residence. The beam on the east Project No. 16596 February 14, 2020 side of the porch has broken and is no longer supporting the roof and ceiling. The base of the guardrails around the porch have deteriorated, and no longer support the rail. Walls: The exterior walls of the living room, bathroom, and kitchen appear …
