Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Jeff Kessel Tuesday, August 2, 2022 8:22 AM HPD Preservation August 3, 2022 Agenda Items: 1315 and 1317 Newning Avenue Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** I wish to record my opposition to the proposed demolition permits for the referenced Items located at 1315 and 1317 Newning Avenue, Austin TX. I would like to know more about the owner’s intent for these properties. Please keep me informed on their permitting status. Thank you, Jeff Kessel, P.E. retired Austin TX 78704 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Heritage Wayfinding Manual Economic Development Department • Heritage Tourism Division AGENDA Heritage Wayfinding Guidelines Design Options Open Discussion Next Steps Introductions & Project Background Melissa Alvarado Heritage Tourism Division Manager CoA Economic Development Department# 5 min John Bosio MERJE / Principal All John Bosio MERJE / Principal 20 min 30 min 5 min # HERITAGE WAYFINDING MANUAL GOAL Develop a manual inclusive of sign types and historic interpretive elements within districts to enhance the visitor’s connectedness to place, history, culture and experience, including underrepresented sites that reflect Austin’s diverse communities. Key Points: • Initiative does not include fabrication or installation# • First step to creating a design guide • Serves as the foundational work for the districts that were previously allocated funding for wayfinding by the City Council# • Lays the foundation for future eligible districts HERITAGE WAYFINDING GUIDELINES WORK COMPLETED TO DATE Project Kick-Off Stakeholder Meetings #1 December 2021 February / March 2022 Online Survey February / March 2022 Conceptual Design / Field Work Stakeholder Meetings #2 Schematic Design April / May Current / June 2022 O B A L L O • C S L A V O R P P A • E C N A N E G E T A R T Y • E G A N RATIO N • S SIG V e hic ula r / P Gate ways a r kin g K D E S T I N A T I ON INCLUSION • VISUAL C HOME TEC Tourism W ebsite s p a M e g o o G Trip Pla er n n v e o s r i p e n e k l i l B / t r r t t I / e e e d n i i s a c y c P L U T T E R • S U H N O L O S T A I N G A Y B I L I T Y • I N T E R A C T I O N • P H A S I N G Y G O L O N H C E b sit e s p e M a n s W e t i v c a r e A ttra ctio t I n l e A p p s M o b i GPS Devices P edestrian Kiosks i B …
From: Ryan Malooly ryan.malooly@mkmhomes.com Subject: RE: Follow-up Archeological Letter of Commitment Date: August 1, 2022 at 5:38 PM To: pfrost@hicksenv.com Cc: TChen Projects tchenprojects@gmail.com, minhas@sambuilders.com, Stefani Huerta stefani.huerta@mkmhomes.com, Mohammad Minhas mohammad.minhas@mkmlodging.com, Zenaida Mejia sandy@sambuilders.com, Tracy Chen tchenarch@gmail.com Patricia, The project, named “The Circle at Nelms” is located at 6305 Bluff Springs Rd, Austin TX 78744. The owner of the property is also names The Circle at Nelms LLC and the billing address is 2207 W. Parmer Ln, Austin TX 78727. (512) 833-0404 The Description/ Work Scope: Property contains ruins of the “Sneed House” a plantation from pre-civil war Texas litigator and Judge Sebron Sneed who contracted local architect Abner Cook who designed the Texas Governors Mansion in Austin. Need construction/Archeological monitoring on site earth work as per THC and Sec. of Interior guidelines. I have CC’ed my coworkers as well as our Architect and his team. Thank you! Regards, Ryan Malooly MKM Homes LLC 2207 W Parmer Ln Austin, TX 78727 512.833.0404 C: 915.238.6336 E: ryan.malooly@mkmhomes.com From: pfrost@hicksenv.com Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 5:20 PM To: ryan.malooly@mkmhomes.com Cc: Shannon Barrientes Subject: Follow-up Archeological Letter of Commitment Ryan, Thank you for reaching out to Hicks & Company regarding future archeological construction monitoring for your project. If you could please provide your contact information (address and phone number) along with a brief description of your request and the property in question. I will get with our staff to address your needs. Thanks Pat Patricia Frost, P.G.* Senior Geoscientist/Project Manager (512) 970-7218 cell *Licensed in Texas and Louisiana. HICKS & COMPANY Environmental, Archeological and Planning Consultants 1504 W. 5th Street | Austin, Texas 78703 512.478.0858 | fax 512.474.1849 pfrost@hicksenv.com www.hicksenv.com TBPG Registered Geoscience Firm No. 50498
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, July 6, 2022 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL - Council Chambers 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. COMMISSION MEMBERS: x Terri Myers, Chair x Ben Heimsath, Vice Chair x Anissa Castillo x Witt Featherston x Kevin Koch x Carl Larosche ab Harmony Grogan x Trey McWhorter x Blake Tollett x Beth Valenzuela x Caroline Wright 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. June 1, 2022 – Offered for consent approval MOTION: Approve the minutes, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. 2. BRIEFINGS A. B. 80 Chicon St. – Proposed Demolition Presenter: Kalan Contreras Equity-Based Historic Preservation Plan Presenter: Cara Bertron 1 C. Preservation Austin Presenter: Meghan King 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Historic Zoning, Discussion and Action on Applications for Historic District Zoning, and Requests to Consider Initiation of Historic Zoning Cases A.1. C14H-2022-0078 – 813 Park Blvd. – Discussion A.2. C14H-2022-0073 – 1122 Colorado St. – Discussion Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Owner’s agent: Lori Martin City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from family residence (SF-3) – conditional overlay (CO) – neighborhood plan (NP) to family residence (SF-3) – conditional overlay (CO) – neighborhood plan (NP) – historic landmark (H) combining district zoning. Lori Martin spoke in favor of historic zoning. There were no speakers in opposition. MOTION: Close public hearing, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. MOTION: Recommend historic zoning based on architectural significance and historical associations, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Tollett seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Owner’s agent: Brian Evans City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from Central Business District (CBD) zoning to Central Business District – Historic Landmark (CBD-H) combining district zoning. Brian Evans spoke in opposition of historic zoning. There were no speakers in …
Equity Considerations in Contracts and Program Funding Historic Landmark Commission August 3, 2022 Neal Falgoust, Assistant City Attorney Purpose • Discuss legal risks associated with using race, gender and protected-class criteria in determining awards of contracts and program funding. 2 Why Now? • Recent federal court decisions that put race-focused programs at risk. • Law Department deliberative process. • Briefing to City Council. 3 Acknowledgement • History of intentional racial segregation – 1928 Master Plan and “Negro District.” • Oppression of BIPOC – 1954 Federal Housing Act, “urban renewal,” and seizing of Black-owned land. • City Council has committed the City to correcting its racist practices. (Resolution 20210304-067) 4 City’s Programs • As part of Project Connect, community members developed displacement mitigation strategies and an equity tool to guide decision making. (“Nothing About Us Without Us”) • EDD also wants an equity focus for the Cultural Arts and Heritage Tourism grant programs. 5 Legal Foundation • 14th Amendment – Equal Protection Clause • No government may “deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” 6 “Tiered Scrutiny” • Strict Scrutiny (Race, National Origin, Religion, Alienage) – Government must demonstrate the policy is narrowly tailored to meet a compelling purpose. • Intermediate Scrutiny (Gender, Sex, Sexual Orientation?) – Government must demonstrate the policy is substantially related to an important purpose. • Rational Basis (Age, Disability, Wealth, Felony Status) – The policy must have a rational connection to a legitimate interest. 7 Strict Scrutiny Any government program that takes race into consideration faces strict scrutiny by the courts. Strict scrutiny is the most rigorous judicial review. Courts start with presumption that policy is invalid and government must prove its interests. 8 Compelling Government Interest The government must demonstrate: • actual discrimination in the relevant market, and • that the government either actively or passively perpetuated the discrimination. 9 Narrowly Tailored The government must demonstrate: • it considered other race-neutral policies; • race-neutral policies failed to achieve the compelling interest. 10 City of Richmond v. J.A. Croson Co. • “Generalized assertions” of past racial discrimination would not justify “rigid” quotas; • 30 percent quota could not be connected to “any injury suffered by anyone;” • Race-neutral measures must be seriously considered. 11 Evidence Acceptable to a Court Disparity studies are conducted to determine if there is discrimination in the studied market and if the government is an active …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Jonas Partovi Wednesday, August 3, 2022 8:35 AM Allen, Amber; Hannah Partovi; 1601 Cedar ave pictures Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi Amber, Here are pictures of the current state of the house. Darius who is attached has made the changes the board requested and Darius did send that to you in addition hannah as a back up resent it as well. Can you please confirm receipt as we really need the go to proceed as we purchased this property 8 months ago and with our finances being in jeopardy we need to move forward. Please confirm receipt of this email. Thank you. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 8
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Jackie Doyle Tuesday, August 2, 2022 2:16 PM HPD Preservation photos, etc., at 3107 Speedway Video.MOV Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi Amber, Thanks for talking with me today. I'll be at the meeting tomorrow to speak. Other tenants might possibly speak, too, though a number of them have multiple jobs and could find it difficult to attend. Attached are a couple photos of what the topmost window in my apartment looks like now. I've also attached a video of when they broke the window (when they were hammering siding all day long onto this side of the building). I was recording the noise from them hammering the siding, and I happened to capture video of them actually breaking the window. (I was "lucky," because in another apartment, when they broke the window it shattered into the apartment and onto the tenant's table while he was there.) The contractors were going into apartments today to stuff these windows with insulation and cover them "permanently" from the inside. I will not be allowing them in my unit. Also, we were not given notice about this, and they have been using keys provided to them by management--they even covered the neighbor's security camera when they went in to do the "work" in her absence. I have something written to share with the Commission, which I'll send along later. Thank you for your help, Jackie CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 2 3
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Jackie Doyle Wednesday, August 3, 2022 1:08 PM HPD Preservation Re: 3107 Speedway *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** With attachments, this time CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 2 : > On Aug 3, 2022, at 1:07 PM, Jackie Doyle > > Hi Amber, > > I’ve attached another photo (sorry it’s a bit blurry); it is from the apartment next to mine (201), where they entered her apartment yesterday while she was out and “finished over” the window. Also attached is a recent photo from apt 204, which is where the window was shattered into the apartment when they were doing the siding several weeks ago. They are probably finishing over that one today. It is despicable that, having left this for weeks, they are now hastening to do this just a day before the hearing. > > I will try to put something in writing to send you before the hearing since the time limit to speak is so short. > > Thanks for your help, > Jackie Doyle > 3
