HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS AUGUST 3, 2022 HR-2022-067914 TRAVIS HEIGHTS - FAIRVIEW PARK 2107 BRACKENRIDGE STREET 16 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish ca. 1946 house and ca. 1940 accessory building and construct a new duplex. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Demolish existing buildings and construct a new duplex. The proposed duplex has a compound flat and gabled roof clad in standing-seam metal. Its exterior cladding includes stucco, diagonal wood siding, and stone. Fenestration is irregular throughout and includes undivided fixed and casement windows and full height sliding doors. ARCHITECTURE One-story cross-gabled house with horizontal siding, 1:1 windows, and rear two-story garage apartment. RESEARCH The primary building at 2107 Brackenridge Street was built in 1946 in front of an existing garage apartment, built 1940, which was converted to a duplex in 1949. Its residents included a cleaner, two carpenters, a rental property manager, and a tailor. 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 The proposed duplex is located approximately 50’ from Brackenridge Street. 2. Orientation The front unit of the proposed duplex is oriented toward the primary streetscape. 3. Scale, massing, and height The proposed duplex is two stories in height, with complex massing that appears at odds with the relatively simple massing of surrounding buildings. 4. Proportions The proposed duplex’s two-story height and top-heavy massing appear incompatible with nearby contributing buildings. 5. Design and style The proposed duplex’s postmodern style does not appear compatible with surrounding buildings. 6. Roofs The gabled roofline is somewhat compatible, though the complexity of the roofline is not. 7. Exterior walls The proposed cladding materials are not appropriate for the district, with the exception of the stucco, which appears elsewhere in the district. 8. Windows and doors The proposed irregular fenestration is largely incompatible; however, the applicant has amended the design to improve compatibility. 11. Attached garages and carports The proposed carports somewhat serve as a step-up element to mitigate the duplex’s upper-story visual weight. Summary The project does not meet most of the applicable standards. 16 – 2 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 …
2107 BRACKENRIDGE 2107 BRACKENRIDGE STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78704 LEGAL DESCRIPTION AREA CALCULATIONS: 58X171.63FT SWISHER ADDN LOT SIZE: 9911 SF Project: 2107 BRACKENRIDGE MTTR MGMT 213 590.2868 BEN@MA77ER.COM COA BUILDING COVERAGE: 3116 SF (MAX ALLOWABLE 40% = 2452 SF) COA IMPERVIOUS COVER: 3992 SF (MAX ALLOWABLE: 45% = 4460 SF) COA GROSS FLOOR AREA: 3731 SF (MAX ALLOWABLE 40% = 2452 SF) T S E G D I R N E K C A R B 7 0 1 2 4 0 7 8 7 S A X E T , N I T S U A DATE: 05/04/22 JOB #: 22.0504 SURVEY A0.0 SURVEY 1 24X36 SIZE SCALE: 1" = 15-0" (11X17 SIZE SCALE: 1" = 30'-0") All rights reserved. All designs, drawings, plans & specifications are the property of MTTR MGMT, LLC. Purchaser's rights are conditional & limited to a one-time use to construct a single project on the site & use is limited specifically to such property. The use or reproduction of these plans concerning any other construction is strictly prohibited without the written permission of MTTR MGMT, LLC SITE NOTES: 1. 2. 3. 4. ALL F.F.E. HEIGHTS ARE LISTED ON THE ELEVATIONS. PLEASE LOOK TO THE A3 AND STRUCTURAL SHEETS IN ORDER TO COORDINATE. ALL HEIGHTS ARE ESTIMATIONS BASED ON THE SURVEY. VERIFY ALL HEIGHTS IN FIELD WITH A SURVEYOR AND COORDINATE IF ANY DISCREPANCY IS DISCOVERED. ALL UTILITY LOCATIONS ARE SUGGESTIONS ONLY. COORDINATE ALL FINAL UTILITY LOCATIONS AND INSTALLATION TYPE WITH UTILITY CONTRACTORS. FINAL SLAB HEIGHTS ARE BASED ON THE ENGINEERS DRAWINGS. COORDINATE IF ANY DISCREPANCY IS DISCOVERD PRIOR TO FORM WORK BEING INSTALLED. LEGEND AC EM GM WM WH w A/C UNIT ELEC. METER GAS METER WATER METER WATER HEATER WATER WASTE WATER POOL EQUIP POOL EQUIPMENT -4" LIVING 10' CLG DINING 10' CLG KITCHEN 10' CLG -4" MASTER BEDROOM 10' CLG BEDROOM B 10' CLG NO STEP -4" BEDROOM A 10' CLG BEDROOM A 10' CLG PANTRY REF NO STEP -4" KITCHEN 10' CLG FIRST FLOOR GFA 2172 SF OFFICE BUILT IN UP TO 2 DINING 10' CLG LIVING 10' CLG PANTRY REF UP TO 2 OFFICE BUILT IN UP FROM 1 BEDROOM B 10' CLG MASTER CLOSET NO STEP -4" MASTER CLOSET ATTIC LADDERSECOND FLOOR GFA 1802 SF NO STEP -4" CHASE LINEN MASTER BEDROOM 10' CLG CHASE UP FROM 1 TOTAL GFA 3974 SF HVAC CLOSET NO STEP -4" GFA CALCULATIONS 3 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS AUGUST 3, 2022 HR-2022-084095 OLD WEST AUSTIN 1616 NORTHUMBERLAND ROAD 17 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a new house and pool. The existing building was approved for demolition in 2022. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposed new building is clad in brick veneer and stucco. It has an asphalt shingle and metal roof, as well as clad-wood and aluminum windows. It is located approximately 24 feet from the street. It is side-gabled, with an attached one-story front-facing garage. 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 The proposed building is sited approximately 24 feet from the street. 2. Orientation The proposed building’s orientation is consistent with others in the district; however, its front-facing garage is not appropriate. 3. Scale, massing, and height The proposed building’s scale, massing, and height appears mostly compatible with the district. 4. Proportions Proportions appear mostly compatible. See 6 and 8. 5. Design and style The proposed building’s design and style are consistent and appear to take some design cues from the surrounding district. 6. Roofs The proposed roof is mostly compatible, though the steep pitch may make the building appear more massive than it is. 7. Exterior walls Proposed cladding appears compatible with the district. 8. Windows and doors Proposed fenestration appears mostly compatible with the district, though a configuration with smaller divided lights would improve compatibility. 10. Chimneys The proposed chimney is not a boxed chimney. 11. Attached garages and carports The proposed front-facing garage does not comply with the design standards. Summary The project meets most of the applicable standards. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Comment on and release plans. LOCATION MAP 17 – 2
6 BEDROOM #2 C.H. - 10'-0" WOOD GYP " 0 - 5 1 ' " 0 - 5 1 ' 5 GARAGE C.H. - 10'-0" CONC GYP 9 " 2 1 ' 4 - 2 2 GENERAL NOTES: EXTEND NEW THROUGH ROOF FLUES AND VENTS UP THROUGH ROOF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE IRC TO ACHIEVE REQUIRED CLEARANCES. FLASH AND SEAL ALL ROOF PENETRATIONS. PROVIDE SMOKE ALARMS - HARD WIRED, INTERCONNECTED, BATTERY BACKUP, AT EACH SLEEPING ROOM AND IMMEDIATE COMMON AREA OUTSIDE OF SLEEPING ROOMS. IF APPLICABLE, ON EACH ADDITIONAL STORY INCLUDING BASEMENTS AND HABITABLE ATTICS. (SEE ELECTRICAL PLAN) PROVIDE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM - HARD WIRED WITH BATTERY BACKUP, INSTALLED OUTSIDE OF EACH SEPARATE SLEEPING AREA IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE BEDROOMS IN DWELLING UNITS WITHIN WHICH FUEL-FIRED APPLIANCES ARE INSTALLED AND/OR HAVE AN ATTACHED GARAGE. (SEE ELECTRICAL PLAN) VISITABILITY REFER TO ORDINANCE NO. 20140130-021 SECTION R320 VISITABILITY AND BUILDING CRITERIA MANUAL SECTION 4.4.7 VISITABILIT FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION. EXTERIOR VISITABLE ROUTE THE VISTIABLE ROUTE BEGINS SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM WIDTH OF 36”. IT BEGINS AT DOOR 8, ENTRY FROM GARAGE, A BARRIER FREE ENTRY. VISITABLE LIGHT SWITCHES, RECEPTACLES, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS (REF ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS) LIGHT SWITCHES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS SHALL BE A MAXIMUM OF 48 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. THIS MEASUREMENT IS FROM THE TOP OF THE DEVICE OR BOX TO THE UNFINISHED FLOOR AT ROUGH INSPECTION. OUTLETS MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 15 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. THIS MEASUREMENT IS FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DEVICE OR BOX TO THE UNFINISHED FLOOR AT ROUGH INSPECTION. FLOOR OUTLETS ARE AN ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVE WHERE INSTALLATION OF COMPLIANT WALL OUTLETS IS NOT FEASIBLE. VISITABLE ENTRANCE (REF DOOR SCHEDULE A0.2) DOOR 8, AT THE GARAGE, SHALL HAVE A NO STEP, BARRIER FREE THRESHOLD. VISITABLE BATHROOM (REF DOOR SCHEDULE A0.2) DOOR SWINGS SHALL NOT IMPEDE THE 30" × 30" CLEAR FLOOR SPACE WITHIN THE VISITABLE BATHROOM. ALONG MIN 32” VISITABLE ROUTE FROM VISTABLE ENTRY, DOOR 8, (3,-0: X 8'-0"), OPENING FROM HALL TO KITCHEN IS 3'-0" X 8'-0" CASED OPENING, KITCHEN AISLES ARE 4'-6", OPENING FROM KITCHEN TO ENTRY HALL IS MIN. 5'-0" DOOR 3 @ POWDER ROOM IS 2'-8" X 8'-0" WITH CLEAR OPENING NOT LESS THAN 32". 4 A4.3 " 2 1 ' 4 - 4 1 " 2 1 ' 4 - 3 2 6'-9" 7 4 3 8 3 A3.2 " 1 - 9 5 ' 2 A4.1 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS AUGUST 3, 2022 HR-2022-094167 OLD WEST AUSTIN 2607 MCCALLUM DRIVE 18 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a new residence and garage apartment. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposed primary building is two stories in height with a compound gable roof. It is clad in brick with stucco accents. A decorative metal hood caps the entryway. Windows throughout are predominantly single and paired 4:1 single-hung. The proposed detached garage apartment is two stories with a gabled roof, set back from the main house. It is clad in stucco with a front-facing garage door and exterior materials to match the main 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: Residential new construction 1. Location Both proposed structures are located on the approximate footprint of the existing house and detached garage. 2. Orientation Both proposed structures are oriented in the same way as the previous house and garage. 3. Scale, massing, and height The proposed primary building appears appropriate in scale, massing, and height; the proposed garage apartment is set back enough to minimize its two-story height. 4. Proportions The proposed primary building’s proportions are mostly compatible; however, its dramatic roofline may emphasize its verticality. 5. Design and style The proposed buildings’ styles are compatible with the surrounding district and appear consistent throughout. 6. Roofs See 4. 7. Exterior walls The proposed primary and secondary exterior materials are compatible with the surrounding district. 8. Windows and doors The proposed fenestration is appropriate in configuration and placement. True divided lights would enhance compatibility. 10. Chimneys The proposed chimney is clad in brick. Summary The project mostly meets the applicable standards. PROPERTY EVALUATION The existing building was approved for demolition in 2021. COMMITTEE FEEDBACK Reduce height of gable if possible. Provide an orthographic elevation if feasible to show relationship to streetscape. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Comment on and release plans for new construction. LOCATION MAP 18 – 2
Picture here 2607 McCallum Drive NRHD Review Certificate of Appropriateness- New Construction 6/20/22 . Address: 2607 McCallum Dr. Year built: 1945 Status: Original house was contributing to the Old West Austin NRHD. House and garage have been demolished. New residence style: Neo-Traditional with Tudor Revival influences. Location- Old West Austin National Register Historic District 2607 McCallum Location- Old West Austin National Register Historic District 2607 McCallum Location- Old West Austin National Register Historic District 2607 McCallum West Elevation (FRONT) Previous Design Approved by HLC - July 2021 2607 McCallum Site Plan – June 2022 2607 McCallum (LEFT SIDE) Exterior Elevations – June 2022 2607 McCallum (FRONT) (RIGHT SIDE) (BACK) Exterior Elevations – June 2022 2607 McCallum Model Views – June 2022 2607 McCallum A B C A: 2605 Harris Blvd. Context 2607 McCallum B: 2527 Jarratt Ave. C: 2508 Harris Blvd. A A: 2519 Harris Blvd. Context 2607 McCallum HISTORIC DESIGN STANDARDS MET (NRHD properties are recommended to meet City of Austin Historic Design Standards) 1. In general, the new design focused on maintaining the scale of original homes in the district. The standards state, “The scale and massing of a new building are essential to maintaining a property or historic district’s distinctive character—more so than architectural style or decorative details. However, well-designed.” 2. LOCATION. The structure is located in line with other houses so that it does not visually overpower existing adjacent houses. 3. ORIENTATION. The orientation (front door faces street) is consistent with adjacent contributing structures. 4. SCALE. Massing of house reflects character of nearby contributing houses. 5. STYLE. Scale, proportions and massing are in keeping with nearby houses, while a replica style is avoided. (Standards state that designs in both traditional and modern styles can successfully achieve compatibility and differentiation with historic buildings.) 6. WINDOWS. Windows proportions, size and profile look to nearby contributing structures. 7. PORCHES. A porch is incorporated, and the front door faces the street, to match the pattern in the district. 8. GARAGES. The garage is placed behind the house to minimize the visual prominence. Historic Design Standards 2607 McCallum Use this sheet if new construction/addition
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS AUGUST 3, 2022 HR-2022-098161 TRAVIS HEIGHTS-FAIRVIEW PARK 1804 BRACKENRIDGE ST 20.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Construction of a two-story accessory dwelling unit (ADU), to raise the roofline of the existing home for a new second- story addition and remodel and construction of a new detached garage. 1) Construction of a new two-story ADU 2) Addition of the second story via partial demolition of roofline & new construction of raised roof and dormers. The new PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS (For COA, NRD, and partial demolition permits, as applicable.) roof will be of steeper pitch and composite form. 3) Construction of a new detached garage and concrete drive 4) Construction of a rear uncovered wood deck. 5) Replacement of exterior windows, doors, and siding. ARCHITECTURE 1804 Brackenridge is a single-story residence built circa 1920 in the Craftsman bungalow style. It has a front-facing gable roof with a knee gable brace and a front-facing gable vent. It has horizontal wood siding and partial width shed roof front porch with exposed rafter tails. It has decorative barge board ends and trim around the gable vents. RESEARCH DESIGN STANDARDS The home was built circa 1920 and purchased by John and Elmeda Heath circa 1924. The home was rented by various tenants from 1927 till 1941 when it was reported vacant. In 1944 Autry and Helen Dilworth rented the property and were eventually listed as owners in 1955, and continued to be listed as such in the 1959 City Directory. The Dilworths are listed as having several occupations including Manager at the Austin restaurant, Galloway’s Sandwich Shop, which was located at 310 Congress. 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: Repair and alterations 1. General standards Evaluation of how the project meets the standards. Summarize and include subsection numbers, where appropriate. 2. Foundations Evaluation. 3. Roofs Evaluation. 4. Exterior walls and trim The plans call for all the walls to be cementitious fiberboard. The existing horizontal wood should be retained and repaired in place. 4.1 Repair, rather than replace, historic material, unless it is deteriorated beyond the point of stabilization or restoration. Replace only those portions of an exterior wall or trim that are deteriorated beyond repair, leaving the …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS AUGUST 3, 2022 DA-2022-098782; HR-2022-105301 WEST LINE 1116 W. 6TH STREET & 1114/1116-B W. 6TH STREET 21 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1927 contributing commercial building and ca. 1895 contributing house. Construct a multi-lot mixed use development. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Demolish the commercial building and partially reconstruct the façade at 1116 W. 6th Street. Potential materials for the reconstruction include white brick or stone, reuse of existing brick, concrete, or treated or charred wood. 2) Demolish the residential building located immediately behind the store. 3) Construct a mixed-use development spanning the block to Blanco Street. The proposed redevelopment includes multi- level structures of varying materials, with flat-roofed upper floors and roof decks stepped back from the first- and second-floor façades. ARCHITECTURE The 2005 West Line National Register Historic District nomination describes 1116 W. 6th Street as follows: One of a number of Mission Revival-style commercial buildings on the north side of W. Sixth Street, this brick two-part commercial block was built in 1927. A three-bay storefront on the ground floor consists of central double doors flanked by expansive plate-glass windows; an additional door at the end of the facade leads to stairs to the upper floor. The second-story facade, punctured by paired and triple double-hung wood windows, terminates in a shaped parapet. A suspended metal awning covers the sidewalk, and a canted clay tile roof below the parapet shades the second-floor windows. To the east side of the building, a recessed porte-cochere is surmounted by a one-room wing. Centered on the stuccoed front elevation of the wing is a cluster of three windows, and wood stairs lead to an adjacent exterior door sheltered by a metal awning.1 1116-B W. 6th Street/1114 W. 6th Street is an L-plan Folk Victorian house. It appears to be side-gabled, with traditional cornice returns, and has a board-and-batten rear addition with a hipped roof of corrugated metal. It is not visible from the primary W. 6th Street frontage. RESEARCH From 1927-1944, the building housed a grocery run by Alexander (Alex) and Annie Junck Fischer, who lived on the upper floor. The Fischers sold the building to Raymond Campi, who also owned the cluster of small commercial buildings on the other corner of the block. Campi operated Capitol Floors until 1955. The building was then occupied by Bill Bunch Flowers, a florist shop run by Gus …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS AUGUST 3, 2022 HR-2022-104374 PARQUE ZARAGOZA 2611 WEBBERVILLE ROAD 22 – 1 PROPOSAL Renovate the park’s bathhouse and pool area. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS window openings. 3) Add steel shade structures to north, east, and west elevations. 4) Add solar chimneys to roof of north wing. RESEARCH 1) Repair exterior masonry with matching brick and mortar. 2) Extend windowsills to ground at park- and pool-side elevations to create doors. Add steel infill panels in existing Parque Zaragoza’s bathhouse was constructed around 1941 by community volunteers and National Youth Association program members with Parks Department support. It abuts the northeast corner of the swimming pool. In addition to its basic function as a restroom, shower, and changing area for bathers, the bathhouse—referred to as a “shelter house and caretaker’s unit” in period documentation—was historically used as both the caretaker’s residence and an all-purpose community center. Its character-defining features include expansive horizontal windows, low-relief brick coping and windowsills, long and low massing, and pointed-arch entrances on the pool-facing (west) elevation. Parque Zaragoza’s swimming pool was built in 1933 as a segregated public facility. Though it was one of the smallest city pools, it remained the only public pool open to Mexican Americans for much of the twentieth century, drawing record crowds to the park each summer. The concrete pool in the northwest quadrant of the park measures approximately 100 feet by 40 feet. A concrete sidewalk punctuated by depth markers and benches and edged by a grassy lawn surrounds the pool. Three-quarters of the site are enclosed by a chain-link fence topped with razor wire, with the northeast corner wrapped by the 1941 bathhouse. 1 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 at National Register properties. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards The proposed project stabilizes and repairs historic fabric. It removes a minimal amount of historic brickwork. 5. Windows, doors, and screens The proposed project enlarges some historic openings and replaces temporary infill panels with perforated steel panels. The proposed panels are designed to mimic the historic casement windows which are no longer extant. 6. Porches The applicant has amended the plans to redesign the shade structures to be subordinate to the historic building. Institutional …
Parque Zaragoza Poolside elevations. (South and west elevations.) South elevation, poolside. Parque Zaragoza West elevation, poolside. West elevation, poolside. Parque Zaragoza Parkside elevation. (East elevation.) East elevation, parkside.
United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places REGISTRATION FORM NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 Parque Zaragoza, Austin, Travis County, Texas 5. Classification Ownership of Property: Public/local Category of Property: District Number of Resources within Property Contributing Noncontributing 1 3 4 0 8 buildings sites structures objects total 1 0 6 0 7 Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register: 0 6. Function or Use Historic Functions: RECREATION AND CULTURE: Outdoor recreation, Sports facility LANDSCAPE: Park Current Functions: RECREATION AND CULTURE: Outdoor recreation, Sports facility, Music facility LANDSCAPE: Park 7. Description Architectural Classification: No Style Principal Exterior Materials: Concrete, brick, metal/steel Narrative Description: See continuation sheets 7 through 11 Page 2 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places REGISTRATION FORM NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 Parque Zaragoza, Austin, Travis County, Texas 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria our history. x A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. D Property has yielded or is likely to yield information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations: N/A Areas of Significance: Ethnic Heritage-Hispanic (Mexican); Recreation/Entertainment; Social History Period of Significance: 1931-1973 Significant Dates: 1931, 1933, 1941, 1973 Significant Person (only if criterion b is marked): N/A Cultural Affiliation (only if criterion d is marked): N/A Architect/Builder: CCC/NYA, Austin Parks and Recreation Department, neighborhood volunteers Narrative Statement of Significance: See continuation sheets 12-24 9. Major Bibliographic References Bibliography See continuation sheets 25-27 Previous documentation on file (NPS): _ preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) has been requested. _ previously listed in the National Register _ previously determined eligible by the National Register _ designated a National Historic Landmark _ recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey # _ recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # Primary location of additional data: _ State historic preservation office (Texas Historical Commission, Austin) _ Other state agency _ Federal agency X Local government (Parks and Recreation Department Annex) _ University X Other -- Specify …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS AUGUST 3, 2022 PR-2022-077660; GF-2022-081747 1400 GARDEN STREET 23 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Remodel a ca. 1893 house. Expand existing wood deck to the rear, modify existing front porch, modify window openings at various locations throughout, replace windows throughout, replace existing wood siding. 1) Construct a wood deck at the rear of the house. 2) Remodel main façade. Proposed changes include removal and replacement of porch posts, changes to dimensions of decking, installation of a planter, and addition of multiple wider sets of stairs. 3) Replace existing metal roof with new metal roof. 4) Replace existing horizontal wood siding with vertical fiber cement siding throughout. 5) Change window openings in multiple locations and replace windows throughout. Proposed new windows are vertically oriented casements and horizontal fixed windows, placed irregularly throughout. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH The house at 1400 Garden St is a single-story L-plan National Folk style with a cross-gabled metal roof and wood siding. The existing windows are not original. Columbus W. Moore built the house located at 1400 Garden Street in the early 1890s. Moore lived in the house for roughly 20 years where he worked as a carpenter and contractor, utilizing his home as his office. Moore served as a City alderman during his time in the home. He was a prolific builder, landing contracts to build at the Travis County fairgrounds, the City’s water settling basin, a Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone exchange building, and the Confederate Women’s Home, among others. He served as president of Austin’s Builder’s Exchange group, hosting contractor conventions and organizing events for local professionals. The house was then occupied by various tradesmen from 1912-1920, including a contractor, miller, and blacksmith. From 1927-35 James and Elvira Sylvester lived in the house. After James Sylvester passed away in the early 1930s, his wife continued to live in the house until 1941.The house was rented briefly in the 40s before being bought by Pedro and Esther Tamayo. The Tamayo family owned the house from 1947-1952, and Sterling and Eula Borders owned it from 1955-1957. 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 at potential historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential additions 1. Location The proposed changes are located at the front and rear of …
1400 GARDEN STREET 1400 GARDEN STREET STREET ELEVATIONS GARDEN STREET ELEVATIONS EXISTING GARDEN ST. ELEVATION REVISED GARDEN ST. ELEVATION - 08/03 B ORIG. PROPOSED GARDEN ST. ELEVATION - 07/06 REVISED UPDATES TO ELEVATIONS: - KEEP DOUBLE WINDOW PATTERN FOUND CURRENTLY ON HOUSE. - SLIGHTLY LARGER WINDOWS THAN EXISTING - APPROPRIATELY SCALED FOR PERIOD CORRECT ARCHITECTURE. - REPLACE ROTTING SIDING WITH NEW WOOD SIDING TO MATCH EXISTING; PAINT TO MATCH EXISTING WHITE - REPAIR EXISTING PORCH AS NEEDED, DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS TO REMAIN. - REPLACE AGING SHINGLE ROOF WITH MORE PERIOD CORRECT GALVANIZED METAL ROOF. 1400 GARDEN ST. GARDEN ST. ELEVATIONS 1400 GARDEN STREET NAVASOTA STREET ELEVATIONS EXISTING SCREEN PORCH EXISTING SCREEN PORCH EXISTING SCREEN PORCH EXISTING NAVASOTA ELEVATION REVISED NAVASOTA ELEVATION - 08/03 A B A REVISED UPDATES TO ELEVATIONS: - KEEP DOUBLE WINDOW PATTERN FOUND CURRENTLY ON HOUSE. - SLIGHTLY LARGER WINDOWS THAN EXISTING - APPROPRIATELY SCALED FOR PERIOD CORRECT ARCHITECTURE. - REPLACE ROTTING SIDING WITH NEW WOOD SIDING TO MATCH EXISTING; PAINT TO MATCH EXISTING WHITE - REPAIR EXISTING PORCH AS NEEDED, DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS TO REMAIN. - REPLACE AGING SHINGLE ROOF WITH MORE PERIOD CORRECT GALVANIZED METAL ROOF. ORIG. PROPOSED NAVASOTA ELEVATION - 07/06 1400 GARDEN ST. NAVASOTA ELEVATIONS PRECEDENT ELEVATION IN FRENCH PLACE DETAIL SHOWING PATCHED SIDING / NON ORIGINAL WINDOWS AT 1400 GARDEN ST. NEW VS. EXISTING ROTTEN SIDING AT 1400 GARDEN ST. 1400 GARDEN ST. PHOTOS
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS AUGUST 3RD, 2022 PR-2022-077197; GF-2022-084933 1601 CEDAR AVENUE 24 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Repair siding and details, replace roof shingles, and replace windows on a ca. 1914 single-story house. 1) Replace existing windows with 6:6 divided-light windows. 2) Repair siding and trim, replacing elements where needed. 3) Repair steps and railings, replacing elements where needed. 4) Replace existing shingle roof with new shingles. 5) Add raised decks at rear secondary egress points at north and south elevations. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH One-story, rectangular-plan, hipped roof, frame transitional-style house with a partial-width inset porch with a segmental- arched bargeboard, raised rail, paired battered timber posts, and boxed panel spandrels; replacement single 6:6 fenestration; central, hipped roof frame attic vent dormer. Mack and Gertrude Parker Blocker bought 1601 Cedar Avenue in September of 1914. The lot was across the street from his wife’s father’s property. According to his 1917 draft registration card, Mack Blocker was born in LaGrange, Texas in 1893. He and his wife, the former Gertrude Parker, lived here until their deaths. Mack Blocker worked a variety of jobs, typical of African American men in the first part of the 20th century: laborer, porter, truck driver, and janitor. He died in 1927, and his widow, Gertrude, continued to live in this house for decades to come. Gertrude Blocker apparently never remarried, and supported herself with work as a maid and cook for a private family. Her nephew, Charles Conley, lived with her and worked as a waiter at the Austin Hotel. 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 at potential historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential repair and alterations 1. General Standards The proposed project repairs most of the historic fabric, replacing in-kind where deteriorated beyond repair. 3. Roofs The proposed replacement material is appropriate. 4. Exterior Walls and Trim The proposed project repairs, rather than replacing, historic material, unless it is deteriorated beyond repair. 5. Windows, Doors, and Screens The proposed windows appear appropriate and do not modify existing window openings. 6. Porches The proposed project repairs historic porch decking, piers, columns, railings, and trim, replacing in-kind where too deteriorated. It maintains the porch dimensions and preserves the historic railing style. PROPERTY EVALUATION The 2016 East Austin …
