Survey Results Programming The survey also included questions regarding arts and education programming. For art exhibitions, “More rotating exhibitions of contemporary art and design” was ranked the highest. The plan will consider enhanced and accessible exhibition spaces to provide more options for the public to return to the UMLAUF. Regarding education, “Art classes for adults” were preferred by 77% of respondents, followed by “Ecology, nature, and wildlife programs” chosen by 67.83%. The plan will consider these preferences by proposing spaces for arts and environmental education, both indoors and outdoors, to enrich the UMLAUF’s programmatic offerings. What additional arts exhibitions would you like to see at the UMLAUF? Please rank in order of personal relevance What additional education opportunities would you like to see at the UMLAUF? Please select all that apply 3.03 5.59 Art classes for adults Art classes for children 3.20 Ecology, nature, and wildlife programs 77.05% 51.43% 67.83% 2.79 Interactive installations for children 45.49% More outdoor exhibitions 2.39 Other 6.35% Exhibitions about Umlauf’s life and process More rotating exhibitions of contemporary art and design More rotating exhibitions of local art More permanent exhibitions of the City of Austin’s Charles Umlauf sculpture collection (currently in storage) Other: • Umlauf’s drawings on display • Nature journaling and en plein air classes/groups • Programming for blind/disabled persons • More rotation. We’d love to bring our students more but the feedback we get is they’ve already seen it multiple times already • Would like to ensure that children’s classes are accessible to families with limited financial resources • Multicultural exhibits and programming • Have a meditation space and programs like yoga classes and dance lessons • Art classes for senior citizens • Zoology classes • A focus on sculpture or fine art • Permanent exhibit explaining Umlauf’s life Find full list of comments in appendix COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | 55 UMLAUF HPEU PLAN Survey Results Priorities A ranking exercise followed the introduction to different project areas in previous questions. “Historic preservation of Umlauf’s home and studio” was ranked as top priority, closely followed by “environmental stewardship.” Notably, “more parking spaces” ranked low (sixth of eight options), despite the preference for private vehicle that was expressed in prior mobility questions. This insight guides the plan towards prioritizing preservation, sustainability, education, and public access, while underscoring the importance of balancing transportation options for different needs. As the UMLAUF envisions their future, what is more important …
Existing Buildings Museum Gallery + Terrace Roberta Crenshaw Building Umlauf Home Umlauf Studio Art Pavilion (temporary) Accessible to the public Accessible to the public Currently inaccessible to the public Currently inaccessible to the public Currently inaccessible to the public Year built: 1991 Year built: 2001 Year built: 1950 Year added: 2018 Current uses: • Museum gallery • Lobby + ticketing area • Admin + operations • Terrace for open events • Restrooms • Storage Current uses: • Meeting room • Educational programs • Private restroom Year built: Late 1920’s, purchased by the Umlauf’s in 1944 Current uses: • Admin + operations (in some rooms) • Storage Current uses: • Storage Current uses: • Admin + operations ANALYSIS | 82 UMLAUF HPEU PLAN Outdoor Spaces + Landscape Features The community’s feedback highlights a strong preference for the UMLAUF’s outdoor spaces. These areas, including outdoor structures and landscape features, significantly enhance the exploration of the sculpture garden, supporting diverse programs like weddings, public events, and outdoor workshops. Each outdoor space possesses a distinct character that harmoniously blends with the site landscape and contributes to a unique and immersive experience. The site’s water features —an ornamental pond (with pump and lined) and an ornamental waterfall— enhance the outdoor experience and provide thermal comfort in hot weather. However, these water features are currently supplied by potable water. The plan includes sustainability recommendations to switch the supply to non-potable water, aligning sustainability goals with the community’s desire for a nature-centric setting within the UMLAUF site. See more in the Sustainability + Reslience chapter. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Gallery terrace Waterfall/channel (ornamental) Promenade Upper pond (ornamental) Pitts Pavilion Upper Bridge Lower Bridge Pond (ornamental) ANALYSIS | 83 UMLAUF HPEU PLAN Outdoor Spaces + Landscape Features 1 Gallery Terrace 2 Waterfall (ornamental) 3 Promenade 4 Upper Pond (ornamental) 5 Pitts Pavilion 6 Upper Bridge 7 Lower Bridge 8 Pond (ornamental) ANALYSIS | 84 UMLAUF HPEU PLAN ANALYSIS | 85 UMLAUF HPEU PLAN Slope Analysis The UMLAUF site grapples with challenging topography, featuring slopes ranging from 15 to 60% and smaller areas exceeding 60%. Highly sloped zones, primarily along the boundaries and the historic site near Barton Blvd, pose significant intervention challenges. An extensive orange zone (15 to 60%) creates accessibility hurdles, dividing the historic area from the sculpture garden. This challenges linking the garden with the home and studio. To ensure full accessibility, …
HPEU PLAN | 109 UMLAUF HPEU PLAN HPEU PLAN | 110 UMLAUF HPEU PLAN 05.1 Historic Preservation UMLAUF HPEU PLAN Historic Preservation Introduction This assessment is based on visual observations conducted during a field investigation on July 28, 2023, a review of original architectural drawings by Jessen, Jessen, Millhouse & Greeven dated April 24, 1956, and a review of the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (NPS Form 10-900) prepared by Hutson Gallagher, Inc. and Katie Robinson Edwards, UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum Executive Director and Curator, dated July 30, 2022. The purpose of this assessment report is to document the existing conditions of the home, studio, and garden and to make general recommendations for the restoration of the same, considering programmatic needs and following the guidelines set forth in the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Charles and Angie Umlauf purchased their home in 1944. The original structure dates to the late 1920s, and was a one-story, gable-roof structure with limestone walls, a wood-framed pier-and-beam floors and wood roof structure. In 1950, Charles built a studio approximately 100 feet to the east of the house. The studio is a single- story, shed roof structure with slab-on-grade foundation, wood framed walls with wood siding and wood framed roof. In 1956, the Umlauf’s engaged Jessen, Jessen, Millhouse & Greeven to design an addition to enlarge the house. The addition built upon the original stone structure, creating an L-shaped plan with three bedrooms on the main level and a lower level with an additional bedroom, bathroom, and mechanical room. The renovation produced a minimalist aesthetic typical of mid-century, modern design. HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 112 UMLAUF HPEU PLAN Secretary of the Interior’s Standards Preservation The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties is the professional standard for the preservation of historic buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts, established by the Secretary of the Interior under the National Historic Preservation Act. The Standards develop four treatments for addressing historic properties: preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, and reconstruction. The Standards include Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings. These Guidelines contain baseline consistencies with specific direction for each treatment approach. Preservation is defined as the act or process of applying measures necessary to sustain the existing form, integrity, and materials of a historic property as it has evolved over time. Work, including preliminary measures to …
Mid-Level Planting Recommendations The landscape character of the UMLAUF is intricately linked to a canopy of mature oak and heritage trees, which provide essential ecosystem services to visitors and a diverse array of species year-round. However, there is room for improvement in the existing landscape’s spatial and temporal hierarchy. Introducing shrubs, mid-level, and ground-level plants can transform visitor interactions with the garden while also bolstering biodiversity, controlling erosion, and defining spatial boundaries. For instance, incorporating plant species with seasonal variations can offer dynamic experiences throughout the year. Additionally, remediation of certain areas presents opportunities for re- vegetation using native and diverse alternatives, further enriching the site’s ecological diversity. “Identify all the vegetation species on site and include them in the learning experience.” Sambucus nigra (Elderberry): pollinator plant, habitat and culinary food, historic medicinal and cultural use Capsicum annuum (Chile Pequin): habitat and culinary food, historic medicinal and cultural use Callicarpa americana (American beautyberry): habitat and culinary food, pollinator plant, historic medicinal and cultural use Crataegus opaca (Mayhaw): pollinator plant, historic medicinal and cultural use Malpighia glabra (Barbados Cherry): habitat food, pollinator plant Symphoricarpos orbiculatus (Coralberry): habitat food, nesting habitat Source: www.wildflower.org/ LANDSCAPE | 136 UMLAUF HPEU PLAN 06 Design Guidelines Review and compliance Architectural character Guidelines UMLAUF HPEU PLAN Review and Compliance The UMLAUF HPEU Plan’s design guidelines aim to establish a framework that connects the site’s historical and natural elements with the wider community, expanding the existing offerings. The subsequent sections present guiding principles to prioritize future development for successful interventions. These principles do not offer fixed solutions but encourage flexibility and creativity, aligning with diverse project needs, functions, and budget constraints. As each design challenge lacks a one-size-fits-all solution, these guidelines necessitate careful consideration during the design phase. They require expertise in design disciplines and a deep understanding of the unique context of the UMLAUF. It’s advisable for the Board to engage professionals in architecture or landscape architecture, either by involving them in the committee or seeking their advisory role during the design phases. Their input will be vital for reviewing compliance with these guidelines and ensuring thoughtful design implementation. DESIGN GUIDELINES | 138 UMLAUF HPEU PLAN Architectural Character This UMLAUF HPEU Plan aims to create architecture that coincides with the goals of the UMLAUF, while reaching their desires for growth, and complimenting the existing structures and site. The architectural character of new buildings should harmonize with the …
Energy Introduction The UMLAUF’s primary energy objective is to achieve Net Zero Annual Energy, meaning the site generates as much renewable energy as it consumes over a year. The strategy involves initially reducing annual energy usage and then offsetting the remaining consumption by leveraging geo- exchange for heating and cooling while maximizing on-site energy production with solar panels. The careful selection of energy sources is critical, considering that non-renewable options such as coal, natural gas, and propane significantly contribute to air pollution and global warming. Each unit of energy used on-site translates to three units of energy used at the source at coal or propane plants due to losses during conversion and transmission. The UMLAUF has committed to a fully electrified site, eliminating gas, diesel, or propane appliances and systems and providing EV transportation with chargers on-site and places for bikes and human-powered transportation. Despite remaining connected to the grid with a diverse energy portfolio, the UMLAUF is actively reducing its energy consumption and deploying on-site renewables to minimize its environmental footprint. As an option, UMLAUF is to consider enrolling in Austin Energy’s GreenChoice program which is 100% renewable grid energy. This multifaceted approach underscores the UMLAUF’s conscientious efforts to balance operational needs with environmental stewardship. ENERGY | SUSTAINABILITY + RESILIENCE | 163 UMLAUF HPEU PLAN Energy Balance Annual Energy Balance Annual Net Energy Usage Implementing energy production strategies — such as solar, geothermal, and additional reduction tactics — compensates for the energy consumption of new and existing buildings to reach net annual zero The existing and new buildings are predicted to consume 221 MWh per year, which is more energy than 18 homes in Texas. Renewable energy generation from photovoltaic (PV) systems can offset 50% of the total annual energy use of the site. Using geo-exchange wells and ground source heat pumps, reduces an additional 10-20% of site energy consumption. To bridge the remaining gap to net zero annual site energy, existing meter data should be collected with energy audits to evaluate the most effective energy conservation strategies. A comprehensive building performance analysis is recommended to asses aspects such as building orientation, the window-to-wall ratio, the implementation of high performance enclosure, heat pump systems, decoupled ventilation with sensible HVAC systems, and the use of energy-efficient appliances. Integrating these solutions will reduce energy consumption and allow for the PV and geo- exchange systems to offset a larger percentage of the …
Sustainability Glossary the surface temperature of the planet. Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO2e) – the number of metric tons of CO2 emissions with the same global warming potential as one metric ton of another greenhouse gas. Global Warming Potential – measure of how much infrared thermal radiation a greenhouse gas would absorb over a given time frame after it has been added to the atmosphere. Embodied Carbon - the total greenhouse gas emissions associated with the entire life cycle of a building or product, including the extraction, manufacturing, transportation, and construction phase. Included in these calculations are CO2 equivalents of greenhouse gas emissions released from refrigerant leakage. Operational Carbon - the ongoing carbon emissions resulting from building operational energy consumption. Sequestered Carbon - the carbon dioxide that is captured and stored, often through sustainable practices like afforestation or the use of carbon-absorbing materials. environmental impacts of a building or site over the span of its lifetime, considering the impacts of all the materials and energy that goes into making and operating the building over its lifetime through end of life. Greywater – clean wastewater without pathogen contamination or grease (typically collected from baths, sinks, HVAC condensate, etc.). Purple Pipe – City of Austin’s reclaimed water (greywater) pipe system. Geo-exchange System – transfers heat in and out of the soil where the soil is used as a heat sink. Black-Water – contaminated wastewater. Deep Energy Retrofit – the process of installing and/or replacing parts and pieces of an existing building to improve energy efficiency. Rainwater Harvesting – the collection and storage of rainwater from building roofs. ECOLOGY Stormwater – runoff water that does not infiltrate into the soil but flows over land and collects on surfaces. Shrubs and Forbes – mid-level planting that look like bushes. RESILIENCY Permaculture – an approach to land management and settlement that uses principles of permanent planting. It focuses on diverse plant and animal species and multi-layered planting which creates an interdependent resilient ecology. FEMA 500 year Flood Plane – There is a 0.2% annual chance that a flood event could have a depth of less than 1 foot based on computer models and statistical estimates. Pollinators – an animal that moves pollen from flower to flower such that fertilization can occur for propagation of plants. Run-Off – That portion of the precipitation on a drainage area that is discharged from the area in stream channels. Types …
UMLAUF Historic Preservation, Expansion, and Unification Plan Our Mission Cultivating community, curiosity, and connection through nature, contemporary artists, and the work of Charles Umlauf. Charles Umlauf 1910 - 1994 Barton Creek Azie M orton Rd. B a r t o n S p r i n g s R d . Currently inaccessible Barton Blvd. Currently inaccessible Zilker Neighborhood Michael Ray Charles Luis Jiménez Sedrick Huckaby Jennifer Ling Datchuk &Tammie Rubin Historic Homestead Existing Sculpture Garden Existing Museum New Building “The Treehouse” New Building “The Gateway” Natural Zone Historic Preservation Accessibility Art + Education Mobility Community Sustainability TAG sessions Work sessions Public Sessions Community Events Online Survey Design Guidelines Home Studio Home Renovation Studio Home Robert Redford The Treehouse The Treehouse UMLAUF HPEU PLAN HPEU PLAN | 109 The Treehouse UMLAUF HPEU PLAN HPEU PLAN | 108 The Treehouse UMLAUF HPEU PLAN HPEU PLAN | 110 The Treehouse 4,700 sq. feet indoor program, event, and exhibition space Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Garden + Museum Welcome Zone Food truck area Food truck area The Gateway The Gateway The Gateway 1,525 sq. feet indoor program space Natural Zone Phase 1: Existing Facility Projects Phase 2: Historic Preservation Phase 3: Expansion and Unification umlaufsculpture.org/visionplan
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: PR-2024-064274; GF-2024-073040 HLC DATES: July 3, 2024; August 7, 2024 PC DATE: TBD CC Date: TBD APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-opposed) HISTORIC NAME: East End Saloon/Eisenbeiser’s; 1500 Club/1500 Beauty and Barber Shop WATERSHED: Boggy Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 1500 East 12th Street ZONING CHANGE: CS-MU-NCCD-NP to CS-MU-H-NCCD-NP (Central East Austin NP) COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommend historic zoning to Planning Commission and City Council. Otherwise, require a City of Austin Documentation Package before releasing the demolition permit. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: architecture, community value, and historical associations. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: July 3, 2024 – initiate historic zoning (10-0) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727/kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Davis-Thompson, Del Valle Community Coalition, East Austin Conservancy, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Neighbors United for Progress, Organization of Central East Austin Neighborhoods , Preservation Austin, Residents of E 12th St, SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, Urban Renewal Board of the City of Austin DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The 2016 East Austin Historic Resource Survey lists the property as eligible for local landmark listing based on historical associations and community value, and individual listing on the National Register of Historic Places for its significance in the area of land development and community planning. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind building. The building is a vernacular commercial building, a typology rapidly disappearing in Austin. It was recommended as a preservation priority requiring stabilization in a 2019 letter from the Organization of Central East Austin Neighborhoods.1 Originally constructed as a two-story store building, occupants constructed one-story rear additions in and outside of the period of significance. It has a hipped roof with a central hipped dormer …
Sandlin Services, LLC P: (806)679-7303 TBPELS Firm # 21356 July 1, 2024 Historic Landmark Commission City of Austin 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Engineer’s Letter of Support for Demolition Permit 1500 E. 12th St. – #2024-064274 PR Dear Historic Landmark Commissioners, As the Professional Engineer, we object to the staff recommendation to initiate Historic Zoning or otherwise require a Documentation Package before releasing the demolition permit. As you will see, the public benefits afforded by demolition of the structure far outweigh the marginal benefits of allowing it to remain, and my justification is based on the following facts: 1. This structure type is not conducive nor available for relocation. Anything other than demolition is a 2. Various Civil Engineering Infrastructure items built around the structure are non-compliant with safety hazard to the community. modern safety driven setbacks. 3. Structure proximity to the adjacent major power infrastructure per National Electric Code as also used by the City of Austin is non-compliant. This is a disaster waiting to happen and the structure cannot remain. 4. The structure’s location related to public Right-Of-Way proves compliant sidewalks and sight distance unfeasible, endangering the safety, health and welfare of the members of the public amongst other conflicts. Due to the considerable risk to the health, safety and welfare of the public, it is our professional duty to inform you of the importance that this demolition plan be approved. Should you have any questions or need anything further at this time, please contact me at (806) 679-7303. Sincerely, Nick Sandlin, P.E. President & Principal TBPELS Firm# 21356 1
July 1, 2024 Historic Landmark Commission City of Austin 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Ownership Letter of Opposition to Staff Recommendation 1500 E. 12th St. – #2024-064274 PR Dear Historic Landmark Commissioners, As the Authorized Agent for the Owner, we hereby object to the Staff recommendation to initiate Historic Designation, Zoning or otherwise require a Documentation Package before releasing the demolition permit for the site located at 1500 E. 12th St for case #2024-064274 PR. Sincerely, Nick Sandlin, P.E. President & Principal TBPELS Firm# 21356 1
OCEAN Trey Salinas and Talia Hill—3 Point Partners Eureka development plans for East 12th Street Summary of Feedback 06.24.2019 We are glad that Eureka is ready to work with the community on appropriate development, both within the Urban Renewal Area and further along the street. Our feedback below regards property within the Urban Renewal Area and the Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan—Blocks 1-9 and 11-17. http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=322262 Development priorities: Historic/cultural preservation; walkable, neighborhood-scaled retail and commercial; and compatible structures and uses that comply with current development controls in place. Historic preservation priorities: I.Q. Hurdle House, Bible Believers Church, and Eisenbeiser/Ministry of Challenge building. We are appreciative of recent efforts to stabilize the I. Q. Hurdle House and hopeful that implementation of a long-term plan for restoration/reuse at 1416 East 12th Street will occur within two years. A new roof may be needed to forestall more deterioration of the Eisenbeiser/Ministry of Challenge building, and please keep in mind that planning documents for East 12th Street may provide leeway for dealing with infrastructure challenges specific to that site. There is a great deal of frustration regarding block-lengths of vacant land owned by Eureka that has not been redeveloped in line with the development priorities described above. Eureka has owned one empty block (Block 2) since 2015. Developing long-vacant parcels versus acquiring more property or demolishing existing housing is the least controversial and potentially most productive way to promote positive change along the street. Robust, transparent and responsive engagement of area stakeholders is critical to a collaborative process. Input should be logged, along with the specific source of the input and that individual’s or organization’s relationship to the Urban Renewal Area. Thank you for clarifying that next steps in the engagement piece of the planning process will occur in August/September. It would be helpful for stakeholders to get a sense at that time of the team’s anticipated planning arc, so that individuals and groups know generally what steps to expect and approximately when they may occur. Timelines and deliverables help build faith in a shared outcome—successful, timely implementation. We agree that a neighborhood-by-neighborhood approach to planning for Eureka’s properties is much better than generating a master plan. We suggest that this planning exercise identify priority sites upon which to focus so that steady, concurrent progress along the entire urban renewal stretch is achieved, rather than serially completing one neighborhood plan process, implementing it and …
CAUSE NO. ------ ST ATE OF TEXAS IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT vs CITY OF AUSTIN SODOSOPA SALMON LP IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS § § § § § AFFIDAVIT FOR WARRANT OF ARREST AND DETENTION The undersigned on oath, makes the following statement: Affiant, Inspector Willis Adams #13067, who after being duly sworn by me, Willis Adams has good reason to believe Inspector 21, 2023, Sodosopa Salmon LP did commit the offense 32, fail to obtain Building and does believe of violating that on or about September City Code, § 25-11- Austin Permit. Municipal Court #65113. statement person working who personally is based upon information for the City of Austin Development such offense: The forgoing credible Compliance, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL OF AUSTIN. Salmon LP failed to obtain structure. To wit: Being the owner of the property a building by Inspector Services THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED IN JURISDICTION at 1500 E. 12th Street Bldg. B, Sodosopa of the permanent for work conducted in the interior observed OF THE CITY observed Adams, a permit Willis Department-Code located Services Compliance a code complaint Department-Code the property Willis regarding 7, 2020, Inspector at 1500 E. 12th Adams conducted On August 3, 2020, the City of Austin Development received TX. 78702. On August ommercial property structure, with structural damage, and what appeared to and observed a c Inspector inside work occurring in the dumpsters, parking full of debris, with case notes and photographs. Inspector owner. Inspector Adams could not locate the Travis researched mailing property inspections at 1500 E. notice for the property. and found that Sodasopa Salmon LP, with a is the owner of the Austin TX. 78701-2172, any building Records of 1 108 Lavaca St. STE 110-348 his findings to the property Adams Inspector Bldg. B Austin of said location be • Street Bldg. B. Inspector • Street Bldg. B. • Street an inspection address at 1500 E. 12th 12th Adams sent a code violation Adams documented two, twenty foot roll away of the structure. Adams continued Adams observed lot. Inspector Appraisal to conduct permits staged Central follow up Willis Adams observed the Amanda Database Adams conducted repairs On May 23, 2023, Inspector Street Bldg. B. Inspector Adams searched performed. Inspector On May 24, 2023, Inspector violation and providing certified mail green card was returned violation's notification requirements of Adams observed the Adams sent by certified and did not find a build …
From: To: Subject: Date: Eric Standridge Fahnestock, Sam 1500 East 12th street Tuesday, June 4, 2024 9:32:24 PM [You don't often get email from https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] . Learn why this is important at External Email - Exercise Caution Hello Sam, My name is Eric and my am a member of the OCEAN, the planning contact team for central east Austin. I drove by this building today and noticed what appears to be active demolition/deconstruction in progress. Upon looking it up it on the city permit search it appears historic was rejected yesterday. I’ll admit I don’t know what that means, but I have been involved in numerous discussion about this building for years, mostly how it’s a demolition by neglect case study. Along with the IQ Hurdle house across the street and the South Gate Lewis house, this intersection has three eligible buildings which is rare in Austin generally. Surely, a 109 year old building identified as worthy of preservation in the east Austin historic survey would at least get a hearing at the landmark commission. Please call me to discuss. Thank you, -eric standridge 512-947-5766 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 "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov."
From: To: Subject: Date: OCEAN Contact Team Fahnestock, Sam Fwd: Please recommend historic zoning for 1500 E 12th Street Tuesday, July 2, 2024 8:21:07 AM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Thank you for your attention to Item 26. Sincerely, Nate > ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: OCEAN Contact Team < Date: Tue, Jul 2, 2024 at 8:15 AM Subject: Please recommend historic zoning for 1500 E 12th Street To: <BC-Ben.Heimsath@austintexas.gov>, <BC-Witt.Featherston@austintexas.gov>, <bc- juanraymon.rubio@austintexas.gov>, <BC-Raymond.Castillo@austintexas.gov>, <bc- jamie.alvarez@austintexas.gov>, <BC-Trey.McWhorter@austintexas.gov>, <BC- Carl.Larosche@austintexas.gov>, <bc-roxanne.evans@austintexas.gov>, <BC- Tara.Dudley@austintexas.gov>, <BC-Harmony.Grogan@austintexas.gov>, <BC- Kevin.Koch@austintexas.gov> Cc: <sam.fahenstock@austintexas.gov> Dear Chair Heimsath, Vice Chair Featherston and the Historic Landmark Commission: The Organization of Central East Austin Neighborhoods contact team appreciates staff's research and recommendation that 1500 E 12th Street be designated a historic landmark. We encourage you to elevate that assessment to council with your full support. This structure--known in past lives as the Ministry of Challenge, Eisenbeiser Grocery, Club Fifteen Hundred and Fifteen Hundred Beauty and Barber Shops-- has a long and varied history of adaptive reuse and mixed use dating back to the 1890s, and together with the I.Q. Hurdle House (at 1416) and Southgate-Lewis House (at 1501) comprises a historic anchor at the corner of E 12th and Comal Streets. While the Southgate-Lewis House has become the subject of renewed restoration efforts by the longtime owner, the W.H. Passon Historical Society, sadly, the other two properties have deteriorated and languished under the eight-year tenure of a Dallas holding company's entities called Sodosopa Salmon LP and Poisonous Poinsettia LP. As you may know, that company has amassed scores of properties along and nearby E 12th Street, restoring none and building nothing but fences and parking lots. That should not be the future for a high-profile site which, under decades of African American and German immigrant stewardship, provided groceries, libations, personal services, and even rehabilitation and supportive housing. That should not be the future for properties called out in the 2016 East Austin Historic Survey as eligible for landmark status. E 12th Street needs buildings that testify to its past and invite new waves of vitality and community within them; the street has its fill of clearance, vacancy, temporary uses, fences and parking lots. East 12th needs your courage, commitment and sustained attention to prevail and thrive in the face of indifferent actors who mock its legacy with LPs …
From: To: Subject: Date: Eric Standridge Fahnestock, Sam Re: 1500 East 12th street Tuesday, July 2, 2024 4:16:05 PM [You don't often get email from https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] . Learn why this is important at External Email - Exercise Caution Hello Sam, Thank you for the staff recommendation and report on this case. I noticed my correspondence below was included in the back up for the case. Can you please add my public comments from the June 5 meeting shared below. Thank you. -eric Good Evening Commisioners, My name is eric standridge and I have spent over half my life as a resident of Distict 1. Thank you for your service to our city and for the opportunity to speak today. I am here today to make you aware of what is happening to 1500 East 12th street, aka the former Eissenbiser grocery & cafe, east end saloon, club fifteen hundred, beauty and barber shop, palladium club, carol’s record shop and the ministry of challenge aka the rarest of rare building typologies in east austin, a century old neighborhood scale hybrid house/corner store on an intersection that include two other landmarked properties, the Southgate lewis house and the IQ Hurdle house. Recommended eligible, for historical associations and community value in multiple historic resource surveys and cited as a preservation priority by the D1 council member. Is it in rough shape, no doubt, you would be to if you were over a hundred years old and subject to a decade of neglect following all your neighbors being torn down and vacant lots becoming the norm. And yet even today this building still stands. The owner of this obvious historic asset has chosen to begin total demolition without an approved permit. Surely, they and their consultants are familiar with the process, having owned the property for over a decade and subject to numerous code compliance cases, and being the owners of the numerous properties on 12th street including the boarded up and vacant landmark IQ Hurdle house across the street. There have been missing windows, dangling fascia and siding and general despair at this property for all of recent memory. This is a case study for demolition by neglect. How is it that the normal process doesn't apply in East Austin? Can we agree applying for a permit is not the same as getting a permit? Preservation, and adaptive reuse are hard, sure, …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Jay Perrett Heimsath, Ben - BC Historic Preservation Office; Ben.Heimsath@austintexas.gov HLC - Item 26 - 1500 E 12th St Wednesday, July 3, 2024 10:46:13 AM Some people who received this message don't often get email from important . Learn why this is External Email - Exercise Caution Chairman Heimsath, I am writing in support of historic zoning for the property located at 1500 E 12th St. This building has tremendous historic significance for the African American and German communities, and is an increasingly rare example of a building that has stood as an important gathering point in our neighborhood for well over a hundred years. As you will note in the report prepared by staff, there is a rich history associated with this building and this location, and it very clearly meets the criteria for landmark status. Please follow the recommendation of staff and the input from neighbors and community members, and ensure that this building is preserved. There are not many chances left to retain such prominent examples of our community's history, and it would be a shame to let another one go. Best, Jay Perrett 404-702-3339 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".
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS AUGUST 7, 2024 PR-2024-014961; GF-2024-030567 ROBERTSON/STUART & MAIR 801 LYDIA STREET 9 – 1 PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE Demolish a ca. 1914 contributing building. DESIGN STANDARDS One-story bungalow with Craftsman influences, partial width inset porch, horizontal wood siding, and decorative cement stairways. The Robertson/Stuart & Mair Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 1.2.1.1. Do not alter or remove historic features unless they are deteriorated beyond repair. The proposal demolishes the existing building. Summary The project does not meet the applicable standards. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Robertson/Stuart & Mair Historic District. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Deny the demolition request. LOCATION MAP 9 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 9 – 3 9 – 4 Demolition permit application, 2024 Permits 9 – 5 9 – 6
