City of Austin Development Services Department Land Status Determination 1995 Rule Platting Exception June 27, 2024 File Number: C8I-2024-0103 Address: 1607 KENWOOD AVE Tax Parcel I.D.# 0302031218 Tax Map Date: 06/27/2024 The Development Services Department Review has determined that this parcel, as described in the attached description and map, IS EXCEPTED FROM THE REQUIREMENT TO PLAT in accordance with the Land Development Code, Section 25-4-2(C), and is eligible to receive utility service. The parcel of land consists of five acres or less, and is described as being N55.5FT OF LOT 22, BLOCK 43, TRAVIS HEIGHTS & ADJ 7.5FT ALLEY, Austin, Travis County, Texas in the current deed, recorded on Oct 21, 2022, in Document #2022170434, Travis County Deed Records. This parcel existed in its current configuration on January 1,1995, as evidenced by a deed recorded on Nov 03, 1978, in Volume 6369, Page 809, Travis County Deed Records. The parcel was lawfully receiving utility service, as defined in Section 212.012 of the Texas Local Government Code, on January 1, 1995, as evidenced by water service on Jan 31, 1938. The parcel meets the requirements of the Land Development Code for roadway frontage and is located on an existing street. Additional Notes/Conditions: NONE This determination of the status of the property is based on the application of Chapter 212, Municipal Regulation of Subdivisions and Property Development, Texas Local Government Code; and the City of Austin Land Development Code, Chapter 25-4, Subdivision. Recognition hereby does not imply approval of any other portion of the City Code or any other regulation. By: _Patrick Collins_____________________________________ Patrick Collins, Representative of the Director Development Services Department Tax Parcel I.D.# 0302031218 Tax Map Date: 06/27/2024
1607 Kenwood Avenue 78704 Prepared for ACE Remodeling Texas Logan Harkness EIT 02.29.2024 Figure 1: Front View of Proposed Front Yard 3'X5' Japanese Style Step Cover Patio in Matching Floor 3'X5' Japanese Style Step Pavers Embedded in Aggregate 2X5 PAVER 22'X18' Driveway with 2' Turning Radii Figure 1: View from Patio
SYMBOL LEGEND FFE 0" FFE OR GRADE ELEVATION AS NOTED ELEVATION (LARGE SCALE) DOOR NUMBER WINDOW NUMBER A WALL TYPE (PLAN VIEW) NEW WALL (PLAN VIEW) W E 1/A-401 ELEVATION (SMALL SCALE) SECTION DETAIL CL CENTERLINE PLAN/ ELEVATION DETAIL EQUAL DIMENSIONS IN LINE A-211 1 N S 1 A-211 1 A-211 MATERIALS LEGEND ABBREVIATIONS & # @ And Pound At Air Conditioning A/C ACOUST Acoustical Additional ADD'L Adjacent ADJ Above Finish Floor AFF Authority Having Jurisdiction AHJ AHU Air Handling Unit APPROX Approximately ARCH ASTM American Society for Testing Architect & Materials Bottom of Rafter BOR Board BRD BLDG Building BDRM Bedroom BTM BTWN Between Bottom Cabinet Cubic Feet Control Joint Centerline Ceiling Closet Clear Column Composite Concrete CAB CF CJ CL CLG CLO CLR COL COMP CONC CONST Construction CONT COORD Coordinate, Coordination Critical Root Zone CRZ Cover CVR Cold Water CW Continuous Deep, Depth, Dryer Double D DBL DEMO Demolish, Demolition Double Hung DH Diameter DIA Diagonal, Diagonally DIAG Down DN Downspout DS Dishwasher DW Drawing DWG Drawer DWR East Each Expansion Joint Electric Meter Equal Spacing, Equivalent Equipment E EA EJ EM EQ EQUIP EXST'G Existing Exterior EXT MANUF Manufacturer MAX Maximum MECH Mechanical M/E MEP Mechanical/Electrical Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing Minimum MIN MISC Miscellaneous MTD Mounted MTL Metal N NA NIC NO NSF NTS North Not Applicable Not in Contract Number Net Square Feet Not to Scale OC On Center OCEW On Center Each Way OP'G OVHD Overhead OZ Opening Ounce P&I PC PG PL PR PSF PSI PT PTD PVC PVMT PWD Provide & Install Photo Cell Page Plate or Plateline Pair Pounds Per Square Foot Pounds Per Square Inch Pressure Treated Painted Polyvinyl Chloride Pavement Plywood QTR Quarter Radius/Refrigerator Reflected Ceiling Plan R RCP RE/REF Reference REINF Reinforced REQ'D Required REQMT'S Requirements Revision REV Roofing RFG Room RM RO Rough Opening ROW Right of Way Equal Spacing, Equivalent EQ Equipment EQUIP EXH Exhaust EXST'G Existing Exterior EXT FAR FF(E) FIN FIXT FLR FT FTG FV FV HT Floor-Area Ratio Finished Floor (Elevation) Finish(ed) Fixture Floor Feet, Foot Footing Field Verify Field Verify Height GA Gauge GALV Galvanized GC General Contractor GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt GL Glass Gas Meter GM GPM Gallons Per Minute GR GRND Ground GSF GYP BD Gypsum Wall Board Gross Square Feet Grade Hose Bib Header HB HDR HDWR Hardware HORIZ Horizontal HR HT HTG HVAC Hour Height Heating Heat/Ventilation/ …
Moore-Williams House ca. 1890 Travis Heights-Fairview Park Historic District Coleman McAuley and Elisabeth Pefanis, Owners ca 1936 - Photo courtesy of the Austin History Center ca 1984 - Photo courtesy of the Austin History Center Historic Photos Moore-Williams House 1312 Newning Restore belvedere and porches Restore original windows, typical East Elevation Moore-Williams House 1312 Newning Clip gable end of garage addition Remove non-original door Remove non-original balcony Replace non-original window Convert one non-original window to new back door South Elevation Moore-Williams House 1312 Newning Replace roof with composition shingles Replace window with larger window North Elevation Moore-Williams House 1312 Newning Replace roof with new composition shingles Location of proposed dormer connection to belvedere Restore original windows, typical North Elevation Moore-Williams House 1312 Newning Epoxy repair and restore columns and original turned balusters Remove gutter now that roof drainage pattern will change Replace rotted wood BELVEDERE RESTORATION Moore-Williams House 1312 Newning Note slope of second floor porch ceiling sloped towards face of house, indicating structural failure due to water damage Non original spiral stair is unstable and damaged beyond repair BELVEDERE RESTORATION Moore-Williams House 1312 Newning EXISTING CONDITION: Belvedere receives water from 2 large areas of roof. Long term water infiltration has caused rot both above and below roof system. Curb at spiral stair has been patched several times BELVEDERE RESTORATION Moore-Williams House 1312 Newning New gabled connector in this area to change roof drainage pattern and gain access to belvedere from attic Replace balusters w/ new to match historic. Reconstructed rail will be removeable from the inside for maintenance. Eliminate spiral stair, replace roof BELVEDERE RESTORATION Moore-Williams House 1312 Newning Epoxy repair original columns – consider accurate reproduction of missing historic elements if within budget Replace severely rotted components to match historic Epoxy repair original turned balusters BELVEDERE RESTORATION Moore-Williams House 1312 Newning Construct new connector at second floor – leave exterior siding exposed in new playroom Remove existing balcony and deck overhang Construct new screened porch addition in this area NEW SCREENED PORCH AND SECOND FLOOR CONNECTOR South Elevation Moore-Williams House 1312 Newning View towards garage View towards house Siding to remain exposed inside new playroom NEW PLAYROOM CONNECTOR Moore-Williams House 1312 Newning Construct new clipped gable dormer NEW DORMER West Elevation, Two-car Garage, Ca. 2006 Moore-Williams House 1312 Newning Restore windows and repair siding WOOD SIDING AND WINDOW RESTORATION Moore-Williams House 1312 Newning INTERIORS Remove modern crown moldings …
I G N T S X E I S P E T S E T E R C N O C LOW GRADE POINT: 618.5' GAS METER AREA OF EXISTING FRONT PORCH D R A Y T N O R F ' 5 2 I G N D L U B I I E N L K C A B T E S EXISTING CONCRETE WALK EXISTING CONCRETE WALK PROPOSED TEMPORARY LOCATION OF PORTABLE TOILET PROPOSED TEMPORARY LOCATION OF DUMPSTER I K L A W E D S E T E R C N O C G N T S X E I I Y T R E P O R P T N O R F ' . 0 0 5 : E N L I Y A W D E E P S WATER METER EXISTING CONCRETE CURB-CUT CONCRETE PUMP OR LINE PUMP NOTES: Concrete line pump: Wrap connections of concrete line pump with plastic to prevent concrete slurry from leaching into ground and near roots of trees. Concrete truck: If heavy equipment of any kind will be rolling over any area of the full CRZ of protected trees, provide 3/4" plywood over 2x4 lumber over 12″ layer of mulch to bridge over the roots and prevent soil/root compaction. After construction is completed, spread mulch around site to leave a max layer of 3″ within root zones. 618.25' 22.5" PECAN TREE 5'-7 1/2" 11'-3" QUARTER CRITICAL ROOT ZONE HALF CRITICAL ROOT ZONE 19'-6 1/2" FRONT BUILDING LINE 40'-0" TENT 1 40'-0" TENT 2 30'-4 7/8" TENT 3 TENT 1 HIGH POINT: 618.75' SIDE PROPERTY LINE: 129.95' HVAC PAD HVAC PAD AREA OF NEW CONDITIONED, SINGLE STORY ADDITION TENT 2 HIGH POINT: 619.0' TENT 3 HIGH POINT: 619.25' 5' SIDE YARD BUILDING SETBACK LINE HIGH GRADE POINT: 619.0' 33" PECAN TREE I I G N D L U B D R A Y R A E R ' 0 1 I E N L K C A B T E S NEW UNCOVERED SLATTED WOOD DECK LANDING & STEPS REMODELED SCREEN PORCH TO CONDITIONED AREA AREA OF EXISTING PIER & BEAM, SINGLE STORY HOUSE 1st FLOOR: 621.4' 2nd FLOOR.: 631.5' AVERAGE NATURAL GRADE OF STRUCTURE: 618.75' BUILDING HEIGHT: 24'-6" EXISTING ELECTRICAL DROP & METER TO BE REMOVED NEW SCREEN PORCH & SECOND STORY ADDITION E N O Z T O O R L A C T R C L …
I G N T S X E I S P E T S E T E R C N O C LOW GRADE POINT: 618.5' GAS METER AREA OF EXISTING FRONT PORCH D R A Y T N O R F ' 5 2 I G N D L U B I I E N L K C A B T E S EXISTING CONCRETE WALK EXISTING CONCRETE WALK PROPOSED TEMPORARY LOCATION OF PORTABLE TOILET PROPOSED TEMPORARY LOCATION OF DUMPSTER I K L A W E D S E T E R C N O C G N T S X E I I Y T R E P O R P T N O R F ' . 0 0 5 : E N L I Y A W D E E P S WATER METER EXISTING CONCRETE CURB-CUT CONCRETE PUMP OR LINE PUMP NOTES: Concrete line pump: Wrap connections of concrete line pump with plastic to prevent concrete slurry from leaching into ground and near roots of trees. Concrete truck: If heavy equipment of any kind will be rolling over any area of the full CRZ of protected trees, provide 3/4" plywood over 2x4 lumber over 12″ layer of mulch to bridge over the roots and prevent soil/root compaction. After construction is completed, spread mulch around site to leave a max layer of 3″ within root zones. 618.25' 22.5" PECAN TREE 5'-7 1/2" 11'-3" QUARTER CRITICAL ROOT ZONE HALF CRITICAL ROOT ZONE 19'-6 1/2" FRONT BUILDING LINE 40'-0" TENT 1 40'-0" TENT 2 30'-4 7/8" TENT 3 TENT 1 HIGH POINT: 618.75' SIDE PROPERTY LINE: 129.95' HVAC PAD HVAC PAD AREA OF NEW CONDITIONED, SINGLE STORY ADDITION TENT 2 HIGH POINT: 619.0' TENT 3 HIGH POINT: 619.25' 5' SIDE YARD BUILDING SETBACK LINE HIGH GRADE POINT: 619.0' 33" PECAN TREE I I G N D L U B D R A Y R A E R ' 0 1 I E N L K C A B T E S NEW UNCOVERED SLATTED WOOD DECK LANDING & STEPS REMODELED SCREEN PORCH TO CONDITIONED AREA AREA OF EXISTING PIER & BEAM, SINGLE STORY HOUSE 1st FLOOR: 621.4' 2nd FLOOR.: 631.5' AVERAGE NATURAL GRADE OF STRUCTURE: 618.75' BUILDING HEIGHT: 24'-6" EXISTING ELECTRICAL DROP & METER TO BE REMOVED NEW SCREEN PORCH & SECOND STORY ADDITION E N O Z T O O R L A C T R C L …
Alex Cahue Construction 4107 Speedway Quote #: YNRMEC8 A Proposal for Window and Door Products prepared for: Job Site: 78751 Shipping Address: BFS-AUSTIN/HILL COUNTRY 902 TRADESMENS PARK LOOP HUTTO, TX 78634 Featuring products from: DOUG MARTIN BFS-AUSTIN/HILL COUNTRY 2106 DENTON DR AUSTIN, TX 78758-4506 Email: douglas.martin@bldr.com This report was generated on 6/11/2024 2:38:55 PM using the Marvin Order Management System, version 0004.08.01 (Current). Price in USD. Unit availability and price are subject to change. Dealer terms and conditions may apply. OMS Ver. 0004.08.01 (Current) Product availability and pricing subject to change. Alex Cahue Construction 4107 Speedway Quote Number: YNRMEC8 UNIT SUMMARY The following is a schedule of the windows and doors for this project. For additional unit details, please see Line Item Quotes. Additional charges, tax or Terms and Conditions may apply. Detail pricing is per unit. NUMBER OF LINES: 16 LINE EXT NET PRICE: USD 35,394.63 TOTAL UNIT QTY: 28 PRODUCT LINE MARK UNIT NET PRICE ITEM QTY 1 B Entry East Elevate 2,510.99 EXTENDED NET PRICE 2,510.99 2 E Entry East, South Elevate 1,038.93 2,077.86 Outswing French Door CN 2668 RO 31 5/16" X 82 1/2" Entered as CN 2668 Double Hung CN 3264 RO 32 1/2" X 64 1/4" Entered as CN 3264 Direct Glaze Rectangle RO 33" X 35 5/8" Entered as RO 33" X 35 5/8" Double Hung CN 3272 RO 32 1/2" X 72 1/4" Entered as CN 3272 Double Hung CN 3272 RO 32 1/2" X 72 1/4" Entered as CN 3272 Outswing French Door CN 6068 RO 72" X 82 1/2" Entered as CN 6068 Double Hung CN 3272 RO 32 1/2" X 72 1/4" Entered as CN 3272 Outswing French Door CN 6068 RO 72" X 82 1/2" Entered as CN 6068 Double Hung CN 3672 RO 36 1/2" X 72 1/4" Entered as CN 3672 Awning CN 4026 RO 48" X 30" Entered as CN 4026 Direct Glaze Rectangle 3 F Stairs North Elevate 907.44 907.44 4 D Family Room North, West Elevate 875.18 1,750.36 5 D Family West Elevate 1,132.49 2,264.98 6 A Family Room West Elevate 4,946.16 4,946.16 7 D BR3 North Elevate 1,132.49 2,264.98 8 A BR3 North Elevate 4,946.16 4,946.16 9 C BR3 West Elevate 925.19 3,700.76 10 H Bath 2 South Essential 1,187.61 1,187.61 11 F Stairs North Elevate 907.44 OMS Ver. 0004.08.01 (Current) Processed on: 6/11/2024 2:38:55 PM For product warranty information please visit, …
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for July 3, 2024 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. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. Briefings 2. Briefing on community outreach and engagement for the Equity-Based Preservation Plan – Cara Bertron and Gregory Farrar Historic landmark and historic district applications National Register district permit applications 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 801 Lydia Street – Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District – Total demolition. 1807 E Cesar Chavez Street – Berner-Clark-Mercado House - Repair/replace deck and rails, paint exterior. 1003 E 9th Street – Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District – Partial demolition/addition/remodel/new construction accessory dwelling unit. 611 E 6th Street – Sixth Street National Register Historic District – New construction. 1519 Alameda Drive – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – New construction. 2100 Travis Heights Boulevard – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Partial demolition/addition. 900 Spence Street – Willow-Spence National Register Historic District – Total demolition. 1409 Alta Vista Avenue – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Total demolition. 1607 Kenwood Avenue – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Addition. 1701 W 32nd Street – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – Total demolition and new construction. 4200 Wilshire Parkway – Wilshire Wood National Register Historic District – Total demolition. 1205 W 10th Street – West Line National Register Historic District – Replace windows/doors, replace stone, repaint. Demolition and relocation permit applications (all total demolitions unless otherwise noted) 7304 Knox Lane – Relocation – 78731 1205 Cotton Street – 78702 10413 S IH 35 SVRD NB – 78747 4700 S Congress Avenue #10 – 78745 1702 E Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard – 78702 1704 E Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard – 78702 3711 Gilbert Street – 78703 4704 S Congress Avenue #16 – Relocation – 78745 4704 S Congress Avenue #15 – Relocation – 78745 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, July 3rd, 2024 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, Chair Witt Featherston, Vice Chair Kevin Koch Carl Larosche Trey McWhorter Harmony Grogan Jaime Alvarez Roxanne Evans Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. June 5, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. 1 BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on community outreach and engagement for the Equity-Based Preservation Plan Presenter: Cara Bertron and Gregory Farrar PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 3. PR-2024-014961 – 801 Lydia St. Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed June 5, 2024) Applicant: Jennifer Hanlen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Deny the demolition request. 4. HR-2024-040291– 1807 E Cesar Chavez St. Berner-Clark-Mercado House Council District 3 Proposal: Repair/replace deck and rails, paint exterior. (Postponed June 5, 2024) Applicant: David Rudick City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to August 7, 2024 to allow time to implement Committee feedback. 5. HR-2024-051579 – 1003 E 9th St. Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Partial demolition/addition/remodel/build new construction accessory dwelling unit. (Postponed June 5, 2024) Applicant: Joshua Mackley City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Strongly encourage the applicant to reduce the addition’s height further to enhance compatibility with the design standards, but approve the application, as the applicant has amended the design to better enhance compatibility per Committee feedback. National Register District Permit Applications 6. HR-2024-044761 – 611 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, June 5th, 2024 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, Chair x Witt Featherston, Vice Chair x Kevin Koch x Carl Larosche x Trey McWhorter x Harmony Grogan x x x x x ab Jaime Alvarez Roxanne Evans Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Eric Standridge spoke on 1500 E 12th Street. Tommy Siragusa spoke on 2100 Travis Heights Boulevard. Andrea Hill spoke on 900 Spence Street. Meghan King spoke on Preservation Austin updates. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. May 1, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Featherston. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. BRIEFINGS 2. Presentation on Code Department and Building Standards Commission processes 3. Briefing on outreach, engagement, and next steps for the Equity-Based Preservation Presenter: Robert Moore Plan Presenter: Cara Bertron CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 4. HR-2024-025501 – 1000 Blanco St. – Application withdrawn, no action required. West Austin Fire Station Council District 9 5. PR-2024-014961 – 801 Lydia St. Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed May 1, 2024) Applicant: Jennifer Hanlen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request to the July 3, 2024 meeting. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to July 3, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Featherston. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 6. HR-2024-040291– 1807 E Cesar Chavez …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JULY 3, 2024 HR-2023-043027 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1409 ALTA VISTA AVENUE 10 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1926 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story Craftsman with horizontal wood siding, screened wood windows, decorative shutters, a hooded entryway with decorative brackets, and a clipped-gable roof. The house at 1409 Alta Vista Avenue was built around 1926. Until 1947, its occupants were mostly short-term owners and renters, including an engineer, a state highway inspector, an office manager, and a mechanic. The home was then purchased by Frank and Lura Connolly. Frank Connolly was the editor, owner, and publisher of the Texas Tax Journal, while Lura worked both at the journal and as a Red Cross nurse. The Connollys sold the home in the late 1950s to Anna and William Duncum. William Duncum worked as a public school teacher. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of modest Craftsman architecture in Travis Heights. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not appear to possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property does not appear to be a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Strongly encourage adaptive reuse and rehabilitation, then relocation over demolition, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. The Historic Landmark Commission must review plans for new construction in National Register Historic Districts before the demolition permit is released. LOCATION MAP 10 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos 10 – 3 10 – 4 Application, 2023 1952 Frank R. & Lura J. Connolly – Texas Tax Journal Publication Co., Littlefield Bldg. Occupancy History …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Russell Korte Historic Preservation Office district9@austin.texas.gov; Beeler, Melissa; Qadri, Zo; Fahnestock, Sam; Adrian, Leah; kalan.cotreras@austintexas.gov; Heimsath, Ben - BC; Dudley, Tara - BC Concerns Regarding 1409 Alta Vista Demolition Tuesday, June 11, 2024 9:03:44 AM City Arborist; Some people who received this message don't often get email from important . Learn why this is External Email - Exercise Caution Hello -- I am writing regarding the planned demolition of 1409 Alta Vista Avenue. I am a proponent of new development within our city, but without careful planning and consideration, this project could be an imminent danger to heritage trees on the property, negatively impact the neighborhood and Alta Vista Avenue, and set the wrong precedent for development under updated building codes. I am urging a postponement of the demolition approval until a full development plan is shared and neighborhood concerns are addressed. I observed at the June 5, 2024 Historic Landmark Commission meeting that the owner of this property intends to carry out a full demolition followed by the construction of a triplex. The owner, however, has not attempted to contact or make clear his plans with immediate neighbors or the neighborhood association. As the owner and resident of the house next door, 1407 Alta Vista, I am greatly concerned about the impact of this project on the neighborhood, Alta Vista Avenue, and my property. While I support the creation of additional affordable housing units in our city, I have concerns about approving the demolition of this original structure without a clear understanding of the triplex plans for this lot. My specific concerns include: Preservation of Heritage Trees: There are seven heritage trees documented on the demolition permit. How will the project address the preservation of the beautiful heritage oak trees on the property? How do we ensure that the developer does not willfully violate tree preservation rules? Maintaining Existing Feel and Setbacks How will the project ensure the preservation of existing street's feel? The setbacks create a sense of openness and greenery that is unique and core to the identity of Travis Heights Street and Alley Access and Parking: How will access and parking be managed for three units on this lot? I urge the Historic Landmark Commission, and the city, to hold off on approving the demolition of the existing structure until there is a comprehensive review of the proposed plans to ensure …
From: To: Subject: Date: Hillary Bilheimer Historic Preservation Office Tree Ordinance Review Sunday, June 9, 2024 9:53:41 AM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Hello I am writing about 1409 Alta Vista Av 78704 and the proposed development that is being permitted at that location. The developer has submitted plans for demolition of existing and building 3 new structures on the property. With seven heritage trees on the site, I am curious how this will happen. I am very much in support of keeping existing trees and setbacks in this neighborhood (I am an Alta Vista resident, myself). I do not support the current CoA loophole of essentially allowing developers to remove trees by paying a fine. This allows developers to merely absorb the fine in the case where they will turn around and sell whatever they are building at extremely inflated prices. It does nothing to actually preserve our heritage trees. In this particular case, both the developer and architect are from outside of Austin and can be assumed to only see the trees as a nuisance and not as the habitat-providing, shade-providing members of our urban forest that they are. Please let me know what is being done and what can still be done at this stage in order to protect these trees. Thank you Hillary Bilheimer 1802 Alta Vista Av CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov".
11 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS JULY 3, 2024 HR-2024-055618 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1607 KENWOOD AVENUE PROPOSAL Construct a side addition to a ca. 1940 house, enclosing a detached studio building. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Combine 1-story, single-family house and detached studio building. The extended front wall will be flush with the original house, extending to the footprint of the patio at the side and the studio at the rear. The proposed design changes the house from a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom to a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom. 2) Partially demolish roofs of both structures and build new roof connecting them and over new construction. The side gable at the front of the house will be extended with matching dimensions, with two gables projecting to the rear at the existing house and remainder of the studio roof system. 3) Remove front window and door & install new fixtures. 4) Move driveway & install a new path to front entry. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register nomination describes the house as an intact, contributing example of the Minimal Traditional style built in a rectangular plan. The front elevation features a door at center, with a 1/1 window on either side. A side gable roof is present, with a front gable projecting outwards, covering the front entryway. To the southeast of the main house is a small, detached studio space with a front gable roof extending towards the front of the property. The southwest corner of the property is enclosed by a wood fence that forms a patio space behind it. The house at 1607 Kenwood Avenue was constructed around 1938, and was advertised as a 5-room bungalow rental for $32.50 a month. No records are present indicating who occupied the property until 1941, when it housed Roy & Ruth Krezdorn. Mr. Krezdorn worked as an electrical engineer at the Lower Colorado River Authority at this time, and Mrs. Krezdorn was active in Austin social groups, including Junior Helping Hand and St. Martin’s Lutheran Church. Later Roy worked in a managerial role, as well as an adjunct professor for engineering, and Ruth gave birth to three children. By this time they were no longer listed as residing at the modest bungalow on Kenwood Avenue, and listings had the Curtis family occupying the space, who would later appear on a notice for delinquent taxes. At some point …
