HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS FEBRUARY 5, 2025 HR-2025-003360 OLD WEST AUSTIN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT 1807 WEST 30TH STREET 9.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct two residential units. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS After a previous approval to demolish a property listed as non-contributing to the Old West Austin Historic District, the applicant is seeking to construct two housing units on the property. Both units are two-stories, with the rear unit including a garage accessed from the side via Oakmont Boulevard. Front and side setbacks are at similar distances to the previously demolished house. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location Setbacks nearly match those of the previous house and are very similar to other buildings in the district. Specifically, the rhythm of the new construction fits with the surrounding contributing buildings. Standard 1.3 calls for accessory buildings to follow historic setbacks and locations. While the second structure proposed at this property is a full second housing unit, it does conform to the standard. 2. Orientation The property is located on a street corner, with the new house facing the same street (West 30th Street) as the previous house. The rear house will be accessed from the side street, but this access is to be located at the rear of the property. 3. Scale, massing, and height Houses in this section of the district are generally single-story in height. However, numerous new construction has been approved, including immediately across the street, which is two stories in height. However, the northwest corner of the proposed front house, which comprises half of the footprint of this unit, will be a single story. This is a section of the property that is most noticeable from a distance, so it conforms to the standards. The rear unit is subordinate in height and footprint to the front unit, which satisfies Standard 3.6. 4. Proportions As mentioned in the section above, the front unit includes a two-story and a one-story section. The one-story section is compatible with the dimensions of original houses in the district, and the two-story section is more in common with recent infill and new construction. While not ideal in meeting the Standards, this …
TAG NO. 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 SPECIES PECAN CEDAR ELM CEDAR ELM CEDAR ELM CEDAR ELM CEDAR ELM DIA. 16" 19.5" 21.5" 14.5" 20.5" 14" TREE TABLE STATUS Existing Existing Existing To Be Demolished Existing Existing PROTECTION NOTES Protected Protected Protected TREE CALCULATIONS #1113: FULL CRZ AREA = 1,194.59 SF TOTAL DISTURBED AREA WITHIN CRZ = 322.47 SF PERCENTAGE OF DISTURBED CRZ = 26.99% #1114: FULL CRZ AREA = 1,452.20 SF TOTAL DISTURBED AREA WITHIN CRZ = 59.24 SF PERCENTAGE OF DISTURBED CRZ = 4.08% #1116: FULL CRZ AREA = 1,320.25 SF TOTAL DISTURBED AREA WITHIN CRZ = 352.52 SF PERCENTAGE OF DISTURBED CRZ = 26.7% TREE NOTES IF HEAVY EQUIPMENT WILL BE ROLLING OVER ANY AERA OF THE FULL CRZ OF PROTECTED TREES, PROVIDE 3/4" PLYWOOD OVER 2X4 LUMBER OVER 12" LAYER OF MULCH TO BRIDGE OVER ROOT AND PREVENT SOIL/ ROOT COMPACTION. AFTER CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED, SPREAD MULCH AROUND SITE TO LEACE A MAX. LAYER OF 3" WITHIN ROOT ZONES. NO FOUNDATION FORMWORK OR BATTER BOARDS STAKES ALLOWED WITHIN THE 1/2 CRITICAL ROOT ZONE (CRZ) OF PROTECTED TREES. NO FORMWORK PERMITTED IN THE 1/4 CRZ. TRENCHING NOTES ANY TRENCHING FOR UNDERGROUND UTILITIES WITHIN THE 1/2 CRZ OF PROTECTED TREES MUST BE AIR SPADED. AVOID 1/2 CRZ IF POSSIBLE. EXISTING END OF CURB LOT AREA SUMMARY SITE LEGEND LOT SIZE Maximum FAR (55% 2 Unit) Maximum Impervious Cover (45%) 11,360.00 Sq Ft 6,248.00 Sq Ft 5,112.00 Sq Ft PROPOSED Proposed FAR (TOTAL) - Proposed FAR Unit 1 - Proposed FAR Unit 2 Proposed Impervious Cover 6,227.93 Sq Ff 4,529.50 Sq Ff 1,698.43 Sq Ft 5,039.78 Sq Ft PROPERTY LINE WATER LINE WASTE WATER LINE GAS LINE OVERHEAD ELECTRIC UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC TREE PROTECTION FENCE CO WM GM EM TO BE DEMOLISHED CLEANOUT WATER METER GAS METER ELECTRIC METER 1117 EXISTING GATE 7 8 5 8 8 5 R 5'-1 1/2" 1/4 CRZ 1116 128.44' N 54° 12' 40" E EXISTING FENCE TREE PROTECTION FENCE R 10'-3" 1/2 C R Z R 2 0 ' - 6 " F U L L C R Z 12'-0" SIDE/STREET SETBACK OAKMONT BLVD (50'-0" ROW) EXISTING END OF CURB EXISTING EDGE OF PAVEMENT INLET EXISTING WASTEWATER TAP 9 8 5 0 9 5 1 9 5 2 9 5 1112 PROPOSED GRADING K C E D D O O W CARPORT EXISTING GAS METERS GM GM INLET CONCRETE DRIVEWAY 3 9 5 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS FEBRUARY 5, 2025 DA 2024-165526; GF-2024-165917 2600 EAST MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD 10 – 1 PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Demolish a ca. 1972 auxiliary hospital building to construct a new mixed-use development. The Capital Area Research and Radiation Center building is a one-story Mid-century Modern health service facility designed by Page, Southerland, and Page and constructed by J. C. Evans Co. The building is horizontally oriented, with a dramatic carport extension at the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard elevation and a largely windowless street presence. It is concrete with applied stucco. Concrete walls seven feet thick and ceilings four feet thick were engineered to shield physicians and technicians from the radiation equipment within. Holy Cross Hospital, the first hospital to allow Black doctors in Austin, was originally constructed on East 11th Street in 1940 to address the burgeoning disparity in care between black and white hospitals in segregation-era Austin. It was relocated to East 19th Street—now Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard—in 1951. The new hospital was designed by Charles Henry Page, who would later help to found Page, Southerland, and Page.1 Though the main hospital was demolished in 1991 and replaced by Campbell Elementary School, its site received a Texas Historical Commission marker in 2021, an effort spearheaded by historian and Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross resident Berri McBride. “At the time,” recounts McBride in an interview with WhatOnceWas.org, “it was the only major hospital where African Americans could receive medical services that were affordable. But at the same time, the services provided by the hospital were complete, they were thorough, and they were first rate provided by superb doctors, including African American doctors.”2 As desegregation slowly took hold in the city, Holy Cross further distinguished itself as a progressive establishment by earning grants for new hospital buildings, innovative treatments, and cutting-edge equipment. In 1965, Page, Southerland, and Page designed the hospital’s iconic five-story circular nursing facility. The separate cancer center, operated by the Capital Area Research and Radiation Foundation and also designed by Page, was approved for installation five years later following the approval of federal funding for a regional radiation facility in Austin. The new cancer center, first called the Regional Research and Radiation Center and then renamed Capital Area Research and Radiation Center, was selected to house Central Texas’s first cobalt-60 radiotherapy device and a linear accelerator designed to treat deep tumors with …
2600 E Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard Historic Landmark Commission 1/8/2025 1 Project Site 2 Holy Cross Hospital 3 Existing Structure Existing Structure Landmark Designation Criteria LDC 25-2-352: 1. The property must be 50 years old and must represent a period of significance of at least 50 years ago; and 2. The property must retain a high degree of integrity, as defined by the National Register of Historic Places, that clearly conveys its historical significance and does not include an addition or alteration which has significantly compromised its integrity. Landmark Designation Criteria The property must meet at least two of the below criteria: i. Architecture ii. Historical Associations iii. Archaeology iv. Community Value v. Landscape Feature i. Architecture ARCHITECURE CRITERIA: √ Embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized Staff Report: 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. “Mid-century Modern design by Page, Southerland and Page, however, its context as part of a larger hospital campus is gone” ii. Historical Associations HISTORICAL CRITERIA: The property has long-standing significant associations with persons, groups, institutions, businesses, or events of historic importance which contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation; or represents a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. • Holy Cross Hospital (established in 1940) was the first hospital to allow Black doctors in Austin • The site received a Texas Historical Commission marker in 2021, however the main hospital has been demolished. • Original Holy Cross Hospital site on 12th St has marker. ii. Historical Marker – 1610 E 11th St. iv. Community Value COMMUNITY CRITERIA: The property has a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, a neighborhood, or a particular group. • Holy Cross Hospital history is the basis …
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From: To: Subject: Date: Historic Preservation Office Against Review Case DA 24-165526 Monday, December 30, 2024 2:14:19 PM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Sam Fahnestock, I am writing to submit comments for the Historic Landmark Commission, regarding Review Case DA 24-165526 for the commission's consideration in advance of the January 8, 2025 meeting when this case will be discussed. I am a resident living within 500 feet of 2600 E. MLK Jr Blvd., which is the subject of DA 24-165526. I am AGAINST the proposed demolition of this building, which is the last surviving structure associated with the Holy Cross Hospital, the city’s first hospital for Black patients that was recently granted a historical marker through the Texas Historic Commission's Undertold Markers program (https://austin.towers.net/marking-the-medical-history-of-east-austin-at-holy-cross- hospital/). Preservation of this structure would honor the significant cultural history that it represents, while also building on the efforts of the immediately adjacent Rogers Washington Holy Cross Historic District in demonstrating the determination and success of the African American community in Austin. I am also concerned about broader plans for the development of this property following demolition, as this permit is one part of a proposal that involves converting the property from civic to mixed use zoning, including density bonuses (Zoning case C14-2024-0111 / Plan Amendment case NPA-2024-0008.01). The preservation of this structure would maintain a street-facing scale and style that is compatible with and complimentary to the adjacent historic residential neighborhoods, as well as other historically significant structures along this stretch of MLK, including David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, the Della Phillips House, and Fuller-Sheffield Funeral Home--all located less than 500 feet on either side of the property, and characterized by horizontal massing and low slung roofs similar to the style of this structure. Maintaining the stylistic features of the surrounding area at this particular, prominent corner is important and meaningful for this community's and our city's identity. Thank you for your attention to these concerns and consideration of protecting this culturally and historically significant structure. Sincerely, Bridget Ground 1806 Cedar Avenue 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".
From: To: Subject: Date: Historic Preservation Office Case DA 24-165526 Demolition -Support for Demolition Monday, January 6, 2025 8:29:02 AM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Attn: San Fahnestock I am writing to express my support for the proposed demolition of the property located at 2600 E Martin Luther King. . As a property owner at 2503 E MLK], I believe that the removal of this structure would greatly benefit our community for several reasons: 1. Safety Concerns : The current state of the building poses significant safety risks to the neighborhood. It has become a site for illegal activities, and its dilapidated condition could lead to accidents or injuries. 2. Aesthetic and Property Values : The property detracts from the aesthetic appeal of our neighborhood. Demolition would not only improve the visual environment but potentially increase property values for surrounding homes by removing an eyesore. 3. Urban Development : The demolition would open up opportunities for new development or green space, which could revitalize the area. This could align with broader urban planning goals such as increasing community spaces or supporting new housing projects. 4. Health and Environmental Issues : There might be health hazards associated with the current state of the building, such as mold, pests, or asbestos. Demolition would address these issues, ensuring a healthier environment for residents. 5. Community Sentiment : From discussions within the community, there seems to be a general consensus that this property should be removed. This move would be in line with the community's wishes for a cleaner, safer, and more vibrant neighborhood. Please consider this letter as my formal endorsement for the demolition of the property at 2600 E Martin Luther King Jr. BLVD. I would appreciate being kept informed about the decision and any public meetings where this matter will be discussed. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to seeing positive changes in our community. Sincerely, Lynn Morris Lynden Communities LLC 512-698-2129 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".
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Fahnestock, Sam Heimsath, Ben - BC Fw: 2600 E. MLK Jr. Blvd Application for Demolition and Re-Zoning Wednesday, January 8, 2025 8:31:10 AM External Email - Exercise Caution Please share with other commissioners. Thank you. R ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: patricia calhoun < To: Roxevans < Cc: patricia calhoun < Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:46:14 PM CST Subject: 2600 E. MLK Jr. Blvd Application for Demolition and Re-Zoning > > > Dear Commissioner, I am writing to ask that more time be allowed for discussion and conference with the developer on this project. Our Historic District just received images today and time is needed to consider the project. This project has great ramifications to our Historic District, and we are very concerned about granting demolition permits and re-zoning before concerns are addressed: It is adjacent to an elementary school; height of building will impact the elementary What is the number of units planned, amount of parking, entrances and exits? Have environmental studies been completed? What will the impact be on well established entities like the funeral home, hospice facility and the Rogers- Washington-Holy Cross Historic District? So many concerns that have not been given time to discuss. Please do Not allow this project to move forward with demolition and re-zoning. Thank you, Patricia Calhoun, RID, IIDA, ASID, CLIPP Patricia Calhoun, RID, IIDA, ASID, CLIPP THE PERFECT ADDITION 2401 Givens Avenue Austin TX 78722 972-814-6543 (Cell) “We may have all come on different ships, but we are in the same boat now” Martin Luther King, Jr. 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 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS FEBRUARY 5, 2025 DA-2024-088952; GF-2024-147530 8401 HATHAWAY DRIVE PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE Demolish a ca. 1952 school and associated outbuildings. A 1960 Statesman article describes architect J. Roy White’s design for Burnet Middle School, then Lanier Junior High School, in detail: The sprawling, modern school will contain 49 teaching stations…on a 25-acre site, properly oriented for adequate cross- ventilation in all areas. A feature of the plan involves the gymnasium stage which can be viewed from [the] interior…or from a large outdoor courtyard…classroom areas can be locked off making it accessible for school and community use at night. An off-street driveway…allows students to be discharged under covered passageways…the administrative office is centrally located with the cafeteria and gymnasium on one side and three classroom wings on the other. These parallel wings are connected by covered walkways which create four courtyards. The first of the classroom wings is two-storied…the design of the school is contemporary with the exterior red face brick with aluminum windows and doors…The sloping, gabled roof was designed to give the school a homelike feeling, blending with the residential neighborhood.1 RESEARCH As Austin’s postwar population swelled and suburban neighborhoods crept northwards during the mid-twentieth century, new schools were required for the next generation of Northwest Austinites. This demographic and development change ushered in a new wave of Modern designs by innovative architects taking advantage of new technologies and design sensibilities, often on sprawling new campuses. David G. Burnet Junior High School, originally Sidney Lanier Junior High School, was designed by noted Austin architect J. Roy White during his tenure at Kuehne, Brooks, and Barr (later Brooks, Barr, Graeber, and White). Cottingham and Hale Engineers completed the structural design, and B. L. McGee was the general contractor. The school was contracted by AISD in 1960 and was initially intended to house both junior and senior high school students until a larger school could be built to relieve crowded McCallum High. When Lanier High School, designed by Fehr and Granger, was completed in 1966, 8401 Hathaway Drive became Burnet Junior High. Primary architect J. Roy White graduated from the University of Texas in 1929 and practiced in Austin until his retirement in the 1980s. White’s work often focused on institutional and civic buildings: he designed the original Austin Public Library in 1933 as part of Kuehne, Brooks, and Barr, and worked for …
Steering Committee Members: Steve Amos, Chair Renae Alsobrook, Mark Ashby, Evelyn Fujimoto, Adrienne Goldsberry, Paula Hern, Nick Mehl, William Osborn, Charlie Rice, Paul Shattuck, Shawn Shillington, Erika Tatum, Meghan Yancy February 3, 2025 RE: 705 West Lynn - PR-2024-159632; GF-2024-161879 Dear Chair Heimsath and HLC Commissioners, Old West Austin Neighborhood Association, OWANA, supports retaining contributing structures in our historic district and integrating existing building forms into the overall project for new development. In the case of 705 West Lynn, preserving the façade and front rooms of the existing house and adding on to the structure would have a significant impact toward that goal. The applicant met with the OWANA zoning committee and we suggested these two options for maximizing the square footage for two living units: 1. Add a second floor to a garage structure. 2. Remove a portion or all of the heritage tree on the lot to allow for a second unit. This particular case is one that is to decide on keeping a heritage tree or a contributing structure. OWANA will support the position of keeping the contributing structure. We hope that HLC can also recommend keeping the structure. We are aware that the city tree ordinance regarding heritage trees is very strict, it seems to us in this case that if both OWANA and the HLC supports this position there is the possibility of the city arborist accepting this solution. The potential Owner in today’s meeting said that he could keep the first 15 ft of the house and make the project work if the heritage tree in the back of the lot could be removed. The tree is so close to the rear structure that it might be damaged during construction. It could be the case that some mitigation is require to offset this lost. The United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Report “NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES REGISTRATION FORM” lists 705 West Lynn as a representative property to illustrate “the broad patterns of development, diverse range of resources, and salient features of the dominant types and styles present in the district. They have been selected on the basis of their geographic distribution, relationship to similar properties, and degree of integrity.” Listed as a contributing structure, 705 West Lynn is a Center-passage, Side Gable Classical Revival style, and individually eligible for National Register listing. Please consider our position in your decision process …
2600 E Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard Historic Landmark Commission 2/5/2025 1 Project Site 2 Holy Cross Hospital 3 Existing Structure Existing Structure Landmark Designation Criteria LDC 25-2-352: 1. The property must be 50 years old and must represent a period of significance of at least 50 years ago; and 2. The property must retain a high degree of integrity, as defined by the National Register of Historic Places, that clearly conveys its historical significance and does not include an addition or alteration which has significantly compromised its integrity. Landmark Designation Criteria The property must meet at least two of the below criteria: i. Architecture ii. Historical Associations iii. Archaeology iv. Community Value v. Landscape Feature i. Architecture ARCHITECURE CRITERIA: √ Embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized Staff Report: 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. “Mid-century Modern design by Page, Southerland and Page, however, its context as part of a larger hospital campus is gone” ii. Historical Associations HISTORICAL CRITERIA: The property has long-standing significant associations with persons, groups, institutions, businesses, or events of historic importance which contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation; or represents a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. • Holy Cross Hospital (established in 1940) was the first hospital to allow Black doctors in Austin • The site received a Texas Historical Commission marker in 2021, however the main hospital has been demolished. • Original Holy Cross Hospital site on 12th St has marker. ii. Historical Marker – 1610 E 11th St. iv. Community Value COMMUNITY CRITERIA: The property has a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, a neighborhood, or a particular group. • Holy Cross Hospital history is the basis …
SUMMARY OF SCOPE As part of the 2022 Bond, Burnet Middle School will receive a full modernization of the existing campus at its current location. The modernization of Burnet Middle School will involve a full campus replacement on its current site at 8401 Hathaway Drive, Austin, TX 78757. The new campus will include a building that features flexible learning spaces to support a variety of learning styles, updated spaces for CTE, Fine Arts, and Athletics, spaces for mental health and wellness, and spaces to support the community. The design of the site will feature updated parking, site circulation, outdoor learning spaces, and outdoor athletics spaces. The design of Burnet Middle School will be created with the community it serves, via the Austin ISD Campus Architectural Team (CAT) process, wherein design decisions will be made collaboratively with educators, campus leaders, parents, and community members serving on the CAT. The future Burnet Middle School will be a medium-sized middle school, designed for an 1100-1300 student capacity at a programmed size of 248,000 GSF. DESIGN OVERVIEW The Burnet Middle School project is a transformational project that re-develops an existing 160,000 sf building with a state-of-the-art modern educational program of 248,000 sf. The new facility will be constructed on top of the existing playfields, allowing the existing building to remain operational while the new facility is being constructed. The project includes the complete redevelopment of the project site, including hardscape/landscape for students, outdoor learning environments, athletic facilities, and vehicular access for student drop-off, emergency vehicles, and service, as well as parking for visitors, staff, and operations team. The site preserves existing trees, re-imaging the area of the existing building into a student park for both informal and formal outdoor activities. The existing Burnet Middle School was designed and constructed in the late 1950’s, opening for the 1960- 61 school year. The building is a classic modern school design with expressed steel structure, daylit classrooms designed with natural ventilation, wide corridors and natural ceilings. The exposed roof deck is made with wood fiber, doubling with acoustical purposes to dampen sound in the building. Natural materials throughout have been a hard-working solution to serve the building for over 60 years, brick walls in public spaces and wood panels in classroom corridors bring durability and warmth, interior windows and clerestories provide daylight and views throughout the school. Wayfinding is natural and intuitive in the building. There are …
Educational Suitability Summary Report Burnet Middle School Date: 10/22/2020 Score 51% Average Burnet Middle School, serving a student enrollment of approximately 950 students in north central Austin, has a focus on dual language, STEAM, and agricultural studies. A large, covered walkway around four mature elm trees at the front of the building creates a welcoming and distinct entry. The building configuration with three parallel studio wings connected by a main hallway gives ample daylight in the learning spaces. In the learning spaces, the lighting and temperature controls do not meet modern standards. The original windows from 1961 are single pane and inefficient. Blinds to control daylight are generally in disrepair, and many of the mini blinds do not function. Acoustic separation between studios and the hallway is undermined by large return air grilles. Acoustics are also reported to be inadequate in the administration space. The campus amenities are numerous and in good condition. The spacious Learning Garden is well equipped and well maintained, providing an excellent space for environmental education. An Austin Energy pavilion provides space for an outdoor studio and is equipped with solar panels near the front of the school. However, many of the original features are not functional. In addition, three secure courtyards have the potential to be ideal spaces for outdoor learning. Sports fields and a full running track are in good condition and well secured by a perimeter fence. There are two tennis courts as well but are in poor condition. Interview Overview The interview took place virtually with Principal De la Rosa, Admin Secretary Izela Thomas, and District Project Managers Jorge Ledesma and James Belle. The interview highlighted many of the shortcomings with the current building. Burnet Middle School sits on a large site, and the school could have outdoor learning spaces, but upgrades are needed. They use the field for SEL classes for the 6th grade, but Wi-Fi coverage is spotty past a certain area outside the building. The Austin Energy pavilion is used as an outdoor studio, but additional outdoor learning spaces could be created with increased furniture and covered areas. The school has a few items that should never change. The campus has heritage trees, two stone memorials in the courtyard dedicated to students, an anchor at the front of the school, a plaque to commemorate the school’s history, and a teacher memorial. There are programs not in suitable space. Dance …
Burnet Middle School Educational Suitability Assessment, October 2020 Building Address: 8401 Hathaway Dr. Austin, TX 78757 Building Area: 149,000 Square Feet Site: 23 Acres Date of First Construction: 1961 Assessment Timeline: ESA Interview: Not Completed ESA Field Visit: 10/22/20 ESA Score 51% District MS ESA Average: TBD Very Unsatisfactory 0-35 Unsatisfactory 36-50 Average 51-65 Satisfactory 66-80 Very Satisfactory 81-100 Questions/Comments? Email: Assessments@perkinswill.com AISD Assessment Survey: https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/aisdassessments 67% 47% 54% 44% 36% 60% 40% 51% 53% 40% 60% What is an ESA? The ESA measures the degree to which the facility supports teaching and learning. It considers the exterior, general building, security, environmental quality, controllability of lighting systems, furniture, equipment, academic spaces, support spaces, technology, and administration spaces. *This score is not a representation of the school’s academic performance and does not reflect any construction or improvements performed after the assessment date. General 1 - Exterior 2 - General Building 3 - Security 4 - Environmental Quality 5 - Controllability of Systems 6 - Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment 7 - Zero Waste Academics 1 - Academic & Co-Curricular Support 2 - Media Resources 3 - Technology 4 - Administration Spaces
Narrative of Historical Components 1. Wood Gymnasium Floor The existing wood gymnasium floor has a sailor mascot graphic at center court. The intent is to transfer a portion of the wood floor and this graphic to the gymnasium in the new building. 2. Entry Pavilion There is an entry pavilion at the existing school. This pavilion will be preserved as a free-standing structure that will offer shade along the walking path of the new school. 3. Covered Walkways The existing building utilizes metal covered walkways to connect exterior portions of the building. The new building will use the same style of covered walkway as a reference to the historical design of the original building.
