B.3 - 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS HR-2020-125268 602 HIGHLAND AVENUE SMOOT/TERRACE PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT PROPOSAL Construct a second-floor rear addition and a detached side carport. ARCHITECTURE One-story, rectangular-plan house with a gable roof, wood cladding, 4-over-1 and 3-over-1 wood-sash windows, and a gable-roofed entry porch with battered piers. The house has a partial-width habitable basement where the grade slopes down from the street. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The second-floor addition is set back 27’ from the front wall of the historic house. The addition has a front-gabled roof covered in metal to match existing, wood cladding to match existing, and casement and fixed clad-wood windows with a 1-over-1 lite pattern with a true muntin. A roof deck set into the south slope of the existing gable roof is set back 7’ from the front wall of the house and features horizontal steel railings. A steel staircase is proposed to replace an existing wood staircase at the rear of the building. A detached steel-framed carport with a steel shade structure is also proposed. The carport will be located next to the south wall of the house and protrude just past the front wall. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The property is contributing to the Smoot/Terrace Park Historic District. The following requirements from the historic district design standards apply to the proposed project: Additions to Contributing Buildings 1. New additions should be compatible with the historic building by reflecting the scale, massing, and/or materials of the historic building, but differentiated enough so that they are not confused as historic or original to the building. The addition is clad in matching wood siding and has clad-wood windows with similar dimensions and lite configurations as the historic windows. The casement windows and roof deck differentiate the addition from the historic house. The project meets this standard. 3. Design new additions that are subordinate to and do not overpower the historic building. The addition is minimally visible and subordinate to the historic building. It meets this standard. 4. Construct additions that avoid the removal or obstruction of any historic exterior features on the front of the building or the sides within 15 feet of the front. The addition does not entail the removal or obstruction of historic exterior features within 15 feet of the front wall. It meets this standard. New Construction 1. New construction shall have the same street …
LINDSAY SHILLINGTON Contreras, Kalan Josh Baker; Bertron, Cara Re: 3207 Glenview - question Wednesday, September 23, 2020 12:54:19 PM From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Hi Kalan, Thanks, Lindsay We would like to postpone the HLC hearing for 3207 Glenview. We are looking at making some pricing-related revisions that would affect the building's facade. If we want to be on the Oct. 28th agenda, when do we need to have the updated drawings to you? I'm cc:ing the owner Josh Baker here so he is in the loop.
Date: August 13, 2020 To: Subject: Angela Gaudette, Historic Preservation Office Historic Landmark Commission Members Letter of Support Building Permit No. 2020‐112685 PR 2525 Hartford Road We are writing to express our support of a total demolition application, which was recently filed with the City of Austin for the property at at 2525 Hartford Road. Mr. Greenberg has expressed his desire to provide additional setbacks and protections for the Critical Root Zones of several large trees on the property. Because Mr. Greenberg intends to consolidate this lot with his adjacent homestead residence, this will result in more green space, better tree protection and less impervious cover on 2525 Hartford Road. Signed, ________________________________ ________________________________ Todd Wallace Printed Name ________________________________ 2408 Jarratt Ave., Austin, TX 78703 Address August 13, 2020 Angela Gaudette, Historic Preservation Office Historic Landmark Commission Members Date: To: Subject: Letter of Support Building Permit No. 2020-112685 PR 2525 Hartford Road We are writing to express our support of a total demolition application, which was recently filed with the City of Austin for the property at at 2525 Hartford Road. Mr. Greenberg has expressed his desire to provide additional setbacks and protections for the Critical Root Zones of several large trees on the property. Because Mr. Greenberg intends to consolidate this lot with his adjacent homestead residence, this will result in more green space, better tree protection and less impervious cover on 2525 Hartford Road. Signed, ________________________________ ________________________________ Printed Name ________________________________ Address
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS (PARTIAL) GF-2020-119343 1113 W. 22ND HALF STREET D.3 - 1 PROPOSAL Construct second-floor and rear additions, modify the entrance and chimney, change window openings, replace windows, demolish a detached garage, and construct an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). ARCHITECTURE 1-story, rectangular-plan house capped by a combination hipped and gabled roof and clad in brick. Features include 1-over-1 wood-sash windows and an exterior brick chimney. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposed project includes six parts: 1) Remove brick and stone knee walls at the uncovered entry porch and construct a new covered front porch. The new porch features arched brick openings, a gabled roof, and stucco cladding. 2) Construct a second-floor addition set back approximately 12’ from the front wall of the house. The addition is clad in lap cementitious siding and features a hipped roof, an eyebrow dormer clad in stucco, and fixed and casement windows; the sash material is yet to be determined. 3) Cover the brick chimney with stucco and alter its form. 4) Alter most window openings. 5) Replace all windows with fixed and casement windows, sash material to be determined. 6) Construct a 1-story rear addition 7) Demolish a detached garage. The garage is capped with a hipped roof and clad in wood siding, and features at least one 6-over-6 wood sash window and paired wood garage doors. 8) Construct a 2-story accessory dwelling unit (ADU). The building has a footprint of 633 square feet, a hipped roof, and lap cementitious siding. Features include casement and other windows, some arched; a fully glazed door; and a corner entry porch with a Classical Revival-style column. 9) Construct a wood deck and trellis between the principal building and new ADU. RESEARCH The property was occupied by a series of short-term renters, some of whom were prominent in the city, state, and country. Walter S. Adkins (occupant ca. 1932-35) was a nationally known geologist who worked at UT’s Bureau of Economic Geology. Ralph Yarborough served as a state district judge when he lived in the property (1937). He was elected a U.S. senator in 1957, where he broke with other Southern legislators to champion progressive causes. Stuart S. and Matilda Dabaghi Nemir lived in the property in 1941, before moving into their longtime home next door. According to neighbors, the Nemirs owned a dry goods store on Guadalupe Street before purchasing then-decade-old …
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Allie Runas < > Monday, September 21, 2020 4:01 PM PAZ Preservation Written Comment in Support of GF 20-119343 1113 W 22nd Half Street *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi, I would like to register a written comment in support of GF 20‐119343 ‐ 1113 W 22nd Half Street. I am a resident at 2202 Leon Street and live within 500 ft of the project. The project includes an ADU which supports goals to increase missing middle housing, especially in such a lively, walkable area of Austin. I think it will be exciting to have more neighbors get to enjoy our lovely corner of West Campus. Please let me know if there is anything additional I must do to ensure my comments are included in backup. Thank you, Allie Runas ‐‐ Allison Paige Runas | (210)241-1180 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Karen R Pope, PhD, Board Chair, NCHM2310 San Gabriel -- Neill-Cochran House MuseumI represent the 600 statewide owners of the historic House and slave quarters built by Abner Cook in 1855Our museum offers Austin history with an emphasis on early Austin, Wheatville, and the historic neighborhood. We oppose the project named in this form because it destroys yet another piece of the historic neighborhood andthe context of the Neill-Cochran House Museum, including use, scale, architectural style, and history(cid:195)September 24, 2020
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Cyrus Reed Friday, September 25, 2020 10:31 AM PAZ Preservation Historical Commission Agenda Item B.1 Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Historical Commission, My name is Cyrus Reed and my wife, Rosa María López Reed, live at 4205 Avenue F with our children and dogs. We have lived here for more than 25 years. Our home is on the consent agenda for Item B.1, in order to replace our existing 25‐year‐old leaking roof with a modern, energy efficient seamless metal roof. Because the item is on the consent agenda, I plan to listen and obviously support its approval. To the extent any commissioner has questions, I am available, but simply want to be registered as for approval of the certificate to move forward on getting a new roof! Thanks and appreciate the service of the Commissioners and staff. As a member of an advisory board myself (Electric Utility Commission) I appreciate the hard work. So please approve the following: 1. HR-2020-122347 – Offered for consent approval 4205 Avenue F (Hyde Park Historic District) Council District 9 Proposal: Replace an asphalt shingle roof with standing seam metal. Applicant: Kim Boyer City Staff: Cara Bertron, Historic Preservation Office, 974-1446 Staff Recommendation: Approve the plans. Cyrus Reed, PhD Interim Director & Conservation Director, Lone Star Chapter, (512) 888-9411 (o) (512) 740-4086 (c) @cyrustx 6406 N I-35, STE 1805, Austin, Texas 78752 1 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 2
Bertron, Cara From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Sheila Lyon Sunday, September 27, 2020 10:25 AM Papavasiliou, Alexander - BC; Myers, Terri - BC; Valenzuela, Sarah - BC; Jacob, Mathew - BC; McWhorter, Trey - BC; Heimsath, Ben - BC; Tollett, Blake - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Featherston, Witt; Little, Kelly - BC; Bertron, Cara; Ted Barnhill FW: Item no. B.3 602 Highland Avenue (HR-2020-125268) 602 Highland SE Corner of House from Street Before Retaining Walls Added.pdf; 602 Highland Current SE Corner View.jpeg; 602 Highland Ave Street View.pdf; 602 Highland Current View.jpg *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** September 27, 2020 Dear HLC Commissioners, The OWANA Zoning Committee met with Becky Jeanes and Clarisa House 3 times to review the second story rear addition, also known as the Crow’s Nest, at 602 Highland Avenue. While the second review was an improvement, the OWANA Zoning Committee opposes the second story rear addition for the following reasons. 1. New additions should be compatible with the historic building by reflecting the scale and massing. (Smoot/Terrace Park design standard requirement) The historic homes in the Smoot/Terrace Park LHD are one or two story homes. Because the basement exemption was given at a little over 1% compliance Unit 1 at 602 Highland does not have to call the walkout basement which is largely open to the south and west the first floor. So in fairness the second story rear addition will really be a third story addition. Side Note: Since the basement exemption only complies at a little over 1%, the Zoning Committee found it important to take a close look. The walk out basement addition has been allowed 1345 SF which we are not questioning but it is 1007 SF more than the allowable FAR SF without the exemption. The second story rear Crow’s Nest addition will be another 338 SF over the allowable FAR limit and would be considered a third story addition without the basement exemption. 2. Design new additions that are subordinate to and do not overpower the historic building. (Smoot/Terrace Park design standard requirement) The two perspectives shown at the reviews attempt to indicate the addition will not overpower the original contributing home. Highland Avenue is sloping so the addition may stand out more at different perspectives. The rear addition as well as the spiral staircase will certainly be overpowering to the adjacent neighbor to the north. At …
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: City of Austin <noreply@coadigital.onbehalfof.austintexas.gov> Saturday, September 26, 2020 3:28 PM Gaudette, Angela 2505 & 2507 Park View Drive This message is from Azim Hajjar. [ ] Hello Angela: I'm emailing to express my support for the 2505 and 2507 Park View Drive demolition permits. Please let me know if there is anything else I need to do to record my "I am in favor" entry. Azim 1
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: City of Austin <noreply@coadigital.onbehalfof.austintexas.gov> Saturday, September 26, 2020 3:28 PM Gaudette, Angela 2505 & 2507 Park View Drive This message is from Azim Hajjar. [ ] Hello Angela: I'm emailing to express my support for the 2505 and 2507 Park View Drive demolition permits. Please let me know if there is anything else I need to do to record my "I am in favor" entry. Azim 1
From: Sent: To: Subject: Bridges, Barbara S < Monday, September 28, 2020 11:43 AM PAZ Preservation Case number GF 20-119343 - 1113 W 22nd Half St on September 28, 2020 agenda > Gaudette, Angela Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** ATTN: Angela Gaudette I object. I would like to request a continuance until we can see the design plans. Barbara S. Bridges 1106 W. 22 ½ St. Austin, TX 78705 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: User Account < Monday, September 28, 2020 1:35 PM PAZ Preservation 1113 W. 22 1/2 Street, Case Number GF 20-119343 > *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners, Caswell Heights Neighborhood Association would like to request a continuance on the above case based upon the fact that we have only this afternoon at 1 PM received needed documentation regarding the above property. Additional time is required by the neighborhood to review the 44 plus pages to determine any impact this may have on the neighborhood. Thank you for your consideration. T. Damron, President Caswell Heights Neighborhood Association CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: William Hastings < Monday, September 28, 2020 1:07 PM PAZ Preservation Review Case Number GF 20 119343 GF20119343.pdf > *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** See attached form. I object and am requesting a continuance as the applicant has not provided any designs for the potential redevelopment. Specifically, unknowns include the elevation, height and size of the main house or ADU, parking provisions and placement of proposed improvements. Sincerely, William D, Hastings 2303 Shoal Creek Blvd Austin, TX 78705 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: …
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: James Watson Monday, September 28, 2020 2:01 PM PAZ Preservation Park View Drive Demolition Permits Park View Drive Demolition Permits.pdf > *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello Angela, My name is James Watson and I live at 2508 Park View Dr, Austin, TX 78757. I've attached below signed forms declaring my approval of two demolition permit requests for homes on my street. The homes are 2505 Park View Drive and 2507 Park View Drive. The only actual things of interest about the homes in our Air Condition Village neighborhood were the experimental AC units used in each home. None of those air conditioners exist any more as they have all been replaced by now. Other than those now non‐existing ACs, there is nothing architecturally interesting about any of the homes on our street that would merit them being historically worthy of preservation. Please feel free to reach out to me anytime if you need anything further from me in this regard. Thanks so much!! James Watson, REALTOR® Mobile/Text: 512.964.5151 To help protect y our priv acy , Microsoft Office prev ented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Texas law requires all license holders to give the following Information About Brokerage Services to prospective clients. CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: James Watson Monday, September 28, 2020 2:01 PM PAZ Preservation Park View Drive Demolition Permits Park View Drive Demolition Permits.pdf > *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello Angela, My name is James Watson and I live at 2508 Park View Dr, Austin, TX 78757. I've attached below signed forms declaring my approval of two demolition permit requests for homes on my street. The homes are 2505 Park View Drive and 2507 Park View Drive. The only actual things of interest about the homes in our Air Condition Village neighborhood were the experimental AC units used in each home. None of those air conditioners exist any more as they have all been replaced by now. Other than those now non‐existing ACs, there is nothing architecturally interesting about any of the homes on our street that would merit them being historically worthy of preservation. Please feel free to reach out to me anytime if you need anything further from me in this regard. Thanks so much!! James Watson, REALTOR® Mobile/Text: 512.964.5151 To help protect y our priv acy , Microsoft Office prev ented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Texas law requires all license holders to give the following Information About Brokerage Services to prospective clients. CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION BRIEFING ON HOUSING AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 DEPARTMENT RETAINS DIVISIONS AND PROGRAM AREAS Planning and Zoning Department Neighborhood Housing and Community Development • Urban Design • Long Range Planning • Small Area Plans • Imagine Austin • Demographics • Current Planning • Zoning Case Management • Annexation • Historic Preservation • Support Services • Real Estate & Development Services • Housing Development Assistance Services • Client Services • Federal Regulatory Administration • Policy Planning & Research • Communications Services Division • Support Services 2 BUDGET & FTE OVERVIEW FY 20‐21 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS FY 20‐21 FTE OVERVIEW $108.1M* Total HPD Budget Affordable Housing Bond Homelessness Services Tenant Stabilization Local / Federal Funds 120 Total HPD FTEs 16 Current Planning 25 Housing 56 Support Services 11 Urban Design Housing Trust Fund Transfer 12 Long Range Planning *Includes All Funds: General Fund University Neighborhood Overlay; Housing Trust Fund; Homestead Preservation District; Grants; GO Bonds 3 Housing and Planning Department October 1, 2020 Office of the Director • • • • • • • • • Human Resources Communications RCAs / RBAs / CAFs / CIURs / PIRs COVID 19 Response/Planning Boards / Commissions / Council Committee Support Business Process / IT Support & Data Consultation / Demography Records Management Facilities Management Timekeeping Zoning & Urban Design Inclusive Planning Displacement Prevention Finance & Administration Zoning Case Management Historic Preservation Urban Design Great Streets Annexations Inclusive Planning Imagine Austin Policy, Planning & Research Small Area Plans Land Development Code Displacement Prevention Programs & Outreach Community Preservation Tenant Stabilization Gentrification Mitigation Grant Administration Auditing Monitoring Accounting Budget Procurement & Contracting Services Federal Regulatory Administration The Operational Effective Date of the Housing and Planning Department is 10/1/2020 Program Delivery & Real Estate Services Program Design & Implementation Client Services & Construction Homelessness Services AHFC Partnership Management Real Estate Services AHFC Asset Management Housing Development Assistance QUESTIONS 5
