August 6, 2024 Historic Landmark Commission City of Austin 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 RE: PR-2024-064274 – 1500 E 12th St Dear Historic Landmark Commissioners, We are writing in response to a letter dated July 2, 2024 to the Commission from Nate Jones, President of the Organization of Central East Austin Neighborhoods (OCEAN). This letter pertained to the above-named case regarding the property at 1500 E 12th Street, which falls within the bounds of the Davis-Thompson Neighborhood Association (DTNA). DTNA does not support OCEAN’s viewpoint that the property merits historic preservation, and we do not oppose the owner’s request for demolition. In November 2023, DTNA expressed to OCEAN in a meeting that we were not opposed to demolition of this building. OCEAN did not solicit our input prior to drafting their July letter, and we were given only one day to respond to their draft; they ignored our initial feedback. This one instance is indicative of a broader pattern: OCEAN does not effectively represent the opinions or viewpoints of the neighborhoods they purportedly represent. Equitable feedback is not regularly requested from constituent neighborhood associations, and so OCEAN’s “official” viewpoints do not accurately represent those of all East Austin neighborhoods. Regarding the specifics of OCEAN’s letter, we disagree that the existing building has architectural merit, which is defined as exhibiting high quality workmanship or being a quality example of a specific architectural style. Neither of these qualities is presented in the existing structure. The building was in a dilapidated state before the current owner acquired it, and it has remained vacant for decades. One way to honor cultural heritage is to work with the developer of an older property to encourage preference or provide incentives for a culturally sensitive development that engages the East Austin community. Given that the cost to restore the building would be a significant undertaking, we believe such money would be better spent on culturally sensitive design or encouragement of minority business use in a new building. Further, the building is also situated on the site in a way that does not meet the criteria of Austin’s Great Streets Initiative. East 12th Street traffic has increased significantly over the years and will continue to increase as East Austin develops, but the existing building does not allow for safe setbacks for pedestrian use: the building appears to be less than 6 feet from the curb on …
GENERAL NOTES DISCREPANCY BETWEEN THE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS AND THE CONSULTING ENGINEER'S DRAWINGS, CONSULT THE OWNER & ARCHITECT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. SITE CLEAN UP AND REMOVAL OF ANY AND ALL DEBRIS GENERATED BY CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS, MAKING READY FOR ALL SUBSEQUENT SUBCONTRACTORS. 1. ALL WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS SHALL BE PERFORMED IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CODES AS MANDATED BY ALL GOVERNING JURISDICTIONS 2. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REMAIN FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE WORK AS DESCRIBED WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. WORK FOUND TO BE NONCOMPLIANT OR IN CONFLICT WITH THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS SHALL BE REJECTED BY OWNER AND CORRECTED BY THE CONTRACTOR AT THEIR EXPENSE WITH NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE OWNER. 3. CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTS ARE GENERAL IN NATURE AND DESCRIBE INTENT. AS A LIMITED INSTRUMENT OF SERVICE, THEY DO NOT DESCRIBE INCLUDE OR ANTICIPATE EVERY CONDITION POSSIBLE EITHER KNOWN/UNKNOWN. CONTRACTOR & SUBCONTRACTORS SHALL REVIEW THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS THOROUGHLY AND MAKE A DETAILED SITE VISIT TO REVIEW EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS. ANY INCONSISTENCY, DISCREPANCY, AMBIGUITY, OR ANY OTHER QUESTIONS SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY REPORTED FOR CLARIFICATION AND RESOLUTION PRIOR TO THE DELIVERY OF ANY BID AND PRIOR TO PROCEEDING WITH THE WORK IN QUESTION AND/OR ANY RELATED WORK. FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL CAUSE THE CONTRACTOR TO BE INELIGIBLE FOR EXTRAS RELATING TO SUCH MATTERS AND SHALL RELIEVE THE OWNER & ARCHITECT FROM ANY CONSEQUENCES THEREBY ARISING. CONDITIONS NOT DESCRIBED HEREIN SHALL BE ASSUMED TO CONFORM WITH THE INTENT OF THE WORK AND SHALL BE FURTHER CLARIFIED BY THE CONTRACTOR PRIOR TO COMMENCING THE WORK. THE OWNER & ARCHITECT SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF CORRECTING ANY/ALL WORK AT CONDITIONS THAT WERE NOT FURTHER CLARIFIED BY THE CONTRACTOR. 4. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL IN-FIELD EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DIMENSIONS AT THE JOB SITE BEFORE COMMENCING WORK AND SHALL REPORT ANY DISCREPANCIES, CONFLICTS AND/OR IN-FIELD OBSTACLES TO CONSTRUCTION, TO THE OWNER & ARCHITECT FOR CLARIFICATION. IN THE EVENT THAT DRAWINGS MAY CONFLICT WITH EXISTING CONDITIONS, THE CONTRACTOR OR OWNER SHALL NOTIFY THE ARCHITECT, AND THE APPROPRIATE INTENT AND/OR ITEMS TO BE INCORPORATED INTO THE SCOPE OF WORK SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE ARCHITECT. OWNER & ARCHITECT SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DISCREPANCIES, CONFLICTS AND/OR OBSTACLES TO CONSTRUCTION, THAT ARE NOT FURTHER CLARIFIED BY THE CONTRACTOR. ANY EXPENSE INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE CONTRACTORS FAILURE OR NEGLECT TO ACCURATELY INSPECT EXISTING CONDITIONS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION, SHALL BE BORNE …
PROJECTDESCRIPTION: OWNERDESIGNERGENERALCONTRACTOR:SusanM.Parten,P.E. STRUCTURALENGINEER:RobertD.Hammond,P.E.(RDHammondConsultingandEngineering,LLC) FLOORANDROOFTRUSSSTRUCTURALENGINEER:RobertA.Davis,P.E.(AlliedTruss) ThisProjectconsistsofreplacing3-carcarport(demolishedthisyearunderpermit2023-130213BP)withadetached two-storyaddition.Theproposedadditionisatwp-bedroomtwo-bathroomapartmenthavinginteriorsquarefootageof approximately1,306SF.The1994surveyattherightshowsthelocationofthedemolishedcarportattherearSE corneroftheproperty.Theproposednewstructurewillbelocatedinapproximatelythesamelocation,thoughitwillbe furtherfromthepropertylinessoastocomplywithexistingCOAsetbackrequirements.Allwaterandelectricutilitiesto theupstairsapartmentwillbemeteredseparatelyfromtheexistingduplex(nogasservicetothenewbuilding). Inadditiontoaddinga3rdlivingunittotheexistingduplexproperty,thenewproposedstructurewillhavethefollowing featurescontributingtolong-termresilienceandsustainability: (cid:16)(cid:3)(cid:44)(cid:81)(cid:86)(cid:88)(cid:79)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:70)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:70)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:73)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:3)(cid:11)(cid:44)(cid:38)(cid:41)(cid:12)(cid:3)(cid:90)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:86)(cid:30)(cid:3)(cid:25)(cid:180)(cid:3)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:73)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:80)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:82)(cid:79)(cid:76)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:76)(cid:70)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:83)(cid:82)(cid:88)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:70)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:70)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:90)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:71)(cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:76)(cid:74)(cid:81)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:3)(cid:89)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:75)(cid:76)(cid:74)(cid:75)(cid:3)(cid:90)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:71) resistance(200mph)with2-58"EPSinsulationoneachsideofreinforcedconcretewalls,beneathinteriorandexterior cladding; -Rooftrussesdesignedfor150mphwinds; -MetaldoublestandingseamrooftoacceptfastenersforPVsolarpanels,andforrainwatercaptureandstorage; -HighinsulationR-valueurethane-filledgaragedoorforsummerandwinterweatherprotectionforvehiclesandbuilding pipingplumbing; The1994surveyshowsallcurrentimprovementsandthelocationoftherecentlydemolishedcarport. SHEETINDEX: Sheet1:SitePlan Sheet2:ElevationViews-Proposednewstructure Sheet3:FloorPlanandAestheticElevationViews-Proposednewstructure RoofFramingPlansandDetails HipRoofTrussDetailsandLayoutPlan PLEASENOTE :THESEPLANSHAVEBEENREVISEDSIGNIFICANTLYFROMTHEORIGINALMAY7BUILDING PERMITAPPLICAITONSUBMITTAL.THEORIGINALAPPLICATIONCONSISTEDOFA3-CARGARAGEWITH UPSTAIRSAPARTMENT.THENEWAPPLICATIONALIGNSMUCHBETTERWITHTHECITY'SGOALTO INCREASEHOUSINGUNITSINTHEURBANCOREANDENCOURAGEUSEOFPUBLICTRANSPORTATION. T S E O R N O M T S A E 7 0 7 ABOVE:3-CARCARPORT DEMOLISHEDMARCH2024 UNDERPERMIT 2023-130213BP LEFT:NEWPROPOSED 2-BR2BAPARTMENT. COVERINDEXSHEETANDPROJECTDESCRIPTION COV N T S E O R N O M T S A E 7 0 7 (cid:41)(cid:52)(cid:35)(cid:50)(cid:42)(cid:43)(cid:37)(cid:3)(cid:53)(cid:37)(cid:35)(cid:46)(cid:39) 1 SITEPLAN
From: To: Subject: Date: Historic Preservation Office Questions / concerns about review case #HR 24-072700 Tuesday, August 6, 2024 3:01:23 PM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Sam, I'm reaching out regarding the Notice of Public Hearing National Register Historic District for review case #HR 24-072700 taking place tomorrow. My husband and I live in the house directly next door, 705 E. Monroe. While neutral about the proposed ADU, we observe that a critical piece of information is missing: a site plan which reflects the proposed ADU and its relationship/spacing to the existing home on the property and surrounding property lines and the street. We have standard concerns about potential negative impacts to surrounding homes. In particular, we note that the land being proposed for the ADU slants downhill to the northwest. Our property / home sits directly downhill, so we are concerned about drainage, as well as safe asbestos management (the architecture description notes the likelihood of asbestos in the 2-story structure). We appreciate the opportunity to provide this feedback, and your service to our community! If you have any questions or guidance, please let me know. Kind regards, Ann Saxton Darcy 705 E. Monroe, Unit A Austin, TX 78704 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".
NOTICE OF VIOLATION Case Number: CV-2024-087824 via Certified Mail #7019 1640 0001 2753 9427 City of Austin P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX, 78767 July 16, 2024 SODOSOPA SALMON LP % 2001 AGENCY CORPORATION 14160 DALLAS PKWY STE 800 DALLAS, TX 75254 RE: 1500 E 12TH ST AUSTIN TX 78702 Locally known as 1500 E 12TH ST AUSTIN TX 78702 Legally described as 106 X 148FT OF BLK 1 OLT 36 DIVISION B Zoned as CS-MU-NCCD-NP Parcel Number 0208090119 Dear SODOSOPA SALMON LP % 2001 AGENCY CORPORATION: The City of Austin Development Services Department investigated the property described above. Austin City Code violations were found that require your immediate attention. A description of the violation(s) and compliance timeframe(s) are provided in the attached violation report. After receipt of this Notice, and until compliance is attained, the Austin City Code prohibits the sale, lease, or transfer of this property unless: You provide the buyer, lessee, or other transferee a copy of this Notice of Violation; and You provide the name and address of the buyer, lessee, or other transferee to the Code Official. For additional information, I can be reached at (512) 974-1958 or Andres.DeLaVera@austintexas.gov. Please reference case number CV-2024-087824. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. If I am unavailable, contact DSD Code Connect line at (512) 974-CODE (2633) or DSDCodeConnect@austintexas.gov. Para obtener más información, llame al (512) 974-1958 o enviar un correo electrónico a Andres.DeLaVera@austintexas.gov. Por favor, consulte caso número CV-2024-087824. El horario de atención es: lunes a viernes, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Si no estoy disponible, comuníquese con DSD Code Connect marcando al (512) 974-CODE (2633) o por correo electrónico DSDCodeConnect@austintexas.gov. Sincerely, Andres De La Vera, Code Inspector C City of Austin Development Services Department VIOLATION REPORT Date of Notice: July 16, 2024 Code Officer: Case Number: Property Address: Andres De La Vera CV-2024-087824 1500 E 12TH ST AUSTIN TX 78702 Locally known as 1500 E 12TH ST AUSTIN TX 78702 Zoned as CS-MU-NCCD-NP The items listed below are violations of the Austin City Code, and require your immediate attention. If the violations are not brought into compliance within the timeframes listed in this report, enforcement action may be taken. Timeframes start from the Date of Notice. Violation Type: STRUCTURE MAINTENANCE Austin City Code Section: Vacant structures and land (§301.3) Description of Violation: All vacant structures and premises thereof or vacant …
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. DO NOT POUR SLAB IF THERE IS A DISCREPANCY. 5. PRIOR TO SLAB POUR, CONTRACTOR TO WALK PROJECT WITH ELECTRICIAN AND INTERIOR DESINGER TO LOCATE ALL FLOOR OUTLETS, GFCI OUTLETS, AND ANY OTHER ELECTRCIAL REQURIEMENTS FOR ANY AND ALL ASPECTS OF THE PROJECT. LEGEND AC EM GM WM HW w TINU C/A RETEM .CELE GAS METER RETEM RETAW RETAEH RETAW RETAW WASTE WATER POOL EQUIP TNEMPIUQE LOOP )'05( TEERTS ts12 TSAE LAITNEDISER 1 EPYT AOC REP YAWEVIRD STNEMERIUQER " 6 - ' 2 " 6 - ' 2 2'-6" 2'-6" 20'-1 1/2" 3'-0"2'-0" 8'-10" 2'-0"3'-0" E"43'43°97N '28.541 ENIL YTREPORP 1'-0" " 6 - ' 2 P H R I I G M H A R P Y O I N T = 5 9 3 ' - 0 " 5'-11 1/2" 10'-0 1/2" B TINU FFE: 593'-6" (V.I.F. 6" ABOVE HIGHEST POINT OF GRADE ALONG PERIMETER OF SLAB FI EDARGER DNA TAHT OS YRASSECCEN SLAB DOESN'T EXCEED STATED HEIGHT) 5 ' P . U . E . p e r p a t l 6 0 . 0 0 ' N 1 0 ° 2 4 4 7 " W ' P R O P E R T Y L I N E Y R A H P N O I P I M G I R H " 0 3 ' - 9 T = 5 5 ' S E T B A C K ENIL YTREPORP REP )0( OREZ OT TUC EB NAC GNITAR ERIF YB ,'A' ETONTOOF )1(1.203R ELBAT CRI POT LLAW MORF GNIKCOLBERIF GNILLATSNI FOOR EHT FO EDISREDNU EHT OT ETALP YB ,'B' ETONTOOF DNA ,GNIHTAEHS TNEV ELBAG RO TIFFOS GNIYFICEPS .DELLATSNI EB OT TON ERA SGNINEPO ELGNIS GNITSIXE FAMILY ECNEDISER W"43'43°97S '98.541 SITE PLAN PROPOSED 1 24X36 SIZE SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" (11X17 SIZE SCALE: 1/16"=1'-0") KCABTES '51 1 5 ' S E T B A C K …
Existing - June 2024 Original & Proposed - ca. 1935 Owners: Architect: 1 David West / Will Klemm 1013 East Ninth Street Austin ,Texas 78702 Emily Little, FAIA 1001 East Eighth Street Austin, Texas 78702 1011 East 9th St. Area Map 2 Site & Roof Plan 1011 East 9th St. North Elevation South Elevation Discovery of wood siding East Elevation West Elevation All photos - July 2024 3 Existing Conditions 1011 East 9th St. Custom Sherwin-Williams Columns, accents, Window Sash - Front House Body of both houses Trim & Front Door Front House Window Sashes & Doors - Back House Existing Proposed Front House Front Elevation Drawings Paint Colors 4 1011 East 9th St. 5 Front House Floor Plan 1011 East 9th St. North Elevation Southwest Elevation All photos - July 2024 Back House - built ca 1949 Concrete block w/ Stucco Exterior, Metal Casement Windows, Original Condition Scope of Work paint only Colors Same as Front House 2 colors only Southeast Elevation 6 1011 East 9th St.
From: To: Subject: Date: Historic Preservation Office Re: signed up to speak against 1607 Kenwood but I was passed oveR!!!!! Wednesday, August 7, 2024 9:27:58 PM External Email - Exercise Caution Had I had the opportunity to speak, I would have said: I am VP of the SRCC Neighborhood Organization, which encompasses the subject property. The subject property is a contributing structure to the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District. The original structure was modified dramatically in negation of its historical elements and this modification was done without a permit. I realize the owner says she didn’t know a permit was required but I can’t imagine that anyone expects to build in an urban area without a permit. Certainly her contractor would have known about permitting requirements but somehow worked without a permit without consequence. Regardless, her variances were, for reasons unknown to me, granted. Now she has a new request: to add an addition to the side of the original structure. Despite her representation that she has been down a long road trying to learn her way through a maze of permitting requirements, this is the first time this request for an addition has come before you. It fails to meet several of the City’s Historic Design Standards, including set-back from main structure, subordinate to original structure, emphasizing separate roof design from original structure, cladding is not historically compatible and windows are not historically compatible, either. We strongly urge you to deny this request. Commitments to minimize damage to the original structure have not been completed. Further, the fencing (items 22-6, photos 3-5) is ghastly—of various media and heights-- and apparently designed to hide the work occurring inside, Imagine how adjoining neighbors must feel! And the set- backs from houses on either side appear inadequate. We believe the proper course of action is to deny the request at this time and require submission of an addition design that meets City Historic Design Standards. As submitted, this is not an addition consistent with a historical structure but merely an expansion of the existing structure from a 2/1 to a 3/2 with no differentiation between the historic structure and the addition. This applicant has not earned the trust of the Commission or the neighborhood and should be required to submit a compliant design. Thank you. > On Aug 7, 2024, at 9:11 PM, Historic Preservation Office <Preservation@austintexas.gov> wrote: > > …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, August 7th, 2024 – 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. 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 ab x x x Jaime Alvarez Roxanne Evans Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley APPROVED 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. Meghan King spoke on Preservation Austin updates. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. July 3, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. 1 (August 7, 2024) HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA Historic Zoning Applications Item 2 was pulled for discussion. Item 3 was pulled for discussion. Item 4 was pulled for discussion. Item 5 was pulled for discussion. 6. PR-2024-026690 – 900 Spence St. Council District 3 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Katherine Warren City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request to the September 4, 2024 meeting. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to September 4, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Heimsath seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 7. 9037 Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail Council District 9 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: HLC City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to the September 4, 2024 meeting per Code limits on historic zoning applications. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to September 4, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Wednesday, July 31, 2024 – 5:30 P.M. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 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, call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Raymond Castillo, Chair Roxanne Evans Ben Heimsath AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discuss and agree on where to begin implementing the Equity-Based Preservation Plan Reflect on the process of developing the plan Review new steps for the plan 1. 2. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Recommend the Equity-Based Preservation Plan to the Historic Landmark Commission 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call the board liaison at the Historic Preservation Office at (512) 974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Monday, July 22nd, 2024 – 11:00 AM Permitting and Development Center Conference Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference 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. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Witt Featherston Kevin Koch Carl Larosche AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (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. BRIEFINGS Historic Sign Guidelines Review of current guidelines. 1. 2. 3. ADJOURNMENT Demolition By Neglect Review Code Enforcement’s presentation and discuss better practices and potential policy change suggestions. Demolition Versus Relocation Permit Processes How to streamline a transition from a demolition to a relocation. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Historic Landmark Commission, please contact Sam Fahnestock, Planner II, at 512-974-3393; Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Officer, at 512-974-2727.
Protection and Enforcement BRIEF #8 FOR PRESERVATION PLAN WORKING GROUP | APRIL 2022 Historic review Exterior changes to historic landmarks and districts Work that exceeds approvals Work beyond the scope of an approved permit Work without a permit Demolition by neglect Failure to maintain a resource See the Heritage in Austin brief for more information. 1 This brief explores how cities work with property owners to safeguard historic resources, as well as measures that can be taken when things go awry. Demolition by neglect Failure to maintain a resource Vacant buildings Long-term vacant and unoccupied buildings Current practices in Austin Requirements for historic buildings • Get a permit for work as required by code • Maintain historic buildings to established standards. In Austin, these are nearly the same as minimum maintenance requirements for all buildings) Penalties for violations Civil offense /Class C misdemeanor • Fines not to exceed $1,000 per day • • If a building is demolished as a public safety hazard after 2+ demolition by neglect notices, no permits will be considered on that property for 3 years from the date of demolition 2 Historic inspections Some city preservation programs conduct inspections to make sure historic buildings are being maintained, identify work to landmarks and in districts without permits, and check eligibility for preservation incentives. However, most only do complaint-based inspections due to limited staff capacity. Historic inspections conducted based on... Complaints Incentives Permitting Project stage type Periodic Unknown/ not found x x x x x x x x x x x x x x * These comparable cities have dedicated inspections and enforcement staff as part of the historic preservation team. Washington, DC does as well. Atlanta Austin Brownsville Dallas Denver Fort Worth * Galveston Nashville * New York Phoenix San Antonio San Francisco * * Seattle 3 Penalties for violations Some cities charge daily penalties for violations; others cap total penalties at a certain amount. Two comparable cities, New York and Phoenix, appear to charge fees based on whether the violation is a repeat offense or the property owner a repeat offender. $50-5k A recent survey on preservation enforcement from the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans received responses from 34 cities. This question asked how cities set specific fines for work without historic approval. $2k $2k L A T O T - S E I T L A N E P n o i t …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and Council Members THROUGH: Veronica Briseño, Assistant City Manager Stephanie Hayden-Howard, Assistant City Manager FROM: José G. Roig, Development Services Director Richard McHale, Austin Resource Recovery Director DATE: July 16, 2024 SUBJECT: Response to Council Resolution 20231102-024 - Permitting for House Relocation We want to share with you an update on Resolution 20231102-024, relating to the permitting process for house relocation within Austin. The resolution directs the City Manager to develop a strategy to build awareness and minimize barriers in partnership with community stakeholders and groups. increase house relocation, to The Development Services Department (DSD), in partnership with Austin Resource Recovery (ARR), the Planning Department, and key stakeholder groups, has developed recommendations for action. On March 26, 2024, DSD met with stakeholders to discuss solutions, potential challenges, and competing factors to incentivize relocation within Austin. Attendees identified potential solutions that fell into the following themes: streamlining the relocation permitting process, reducing costs, integrating relocation with the HOME Initiative, workforce training and development, and revising the recycling ordinance. Recommendations The Department will continue to analyze the proposed solutions for possible integration. The recommendations, which will be implemented immediately, include creating general public and contractor training on relocation permitting, prioritizing relocation application submittals for faster processing, and developing a fee waiver or voucher to cover relocation permit review costs. Related to this last solution, the funding source would need to be determined by the Council. To ensure a complete and accurate permit review, a new application will be required for each submitted project. Demolitions and relocations have specific requirements for a complete review and, as such, would require new applications when switching between project types. The DSD application intake teams have greatly improved their processing time for new submittals, and the permit fees for these two project types are identical. To ensure auditing and reporting integrity, fees cannot be transferred between projects. Page 1 of 2 DSD will seek to build awareness of the relocation process as a viable alternative to demolition in the Austin community and create training for the general public and contractors. DSD will also work to: Improve the clarification and promotion of the relocation permitting process by updating its website about the process and other community resources required for house relocation and related services. The updated website is expected to be completed by Fall 2024. Disseminate …
Equity-Based Preservation Plan Relevant Recommendations from Draft Plan, July 2024 Note: Recommenda(cid:415)on numbers may change in final plan. Historic sign guidelines 13. Develop an addendum for landscape management to the City of Aus(cid:415)n Historic Design Standards. 34. Improve historic designation and historic review processes to be more clear, streamlined, and transparent. Work with community members, including people with a range of experience levels navigating local historic processes, to improve processes for and communication around historic designation and historic review. Leverage resources and expertise from the Equity Office and Office of Innovation. 35. Develop accessible materials about historic preservation, community heritage, incentives, archaeology, and City historic designation and review processes. Ensure that the Historic Preservation Office website, applications, and outreach materials are clear and accessible to people without formal preservation training. Provide resources in multiple languages and publicize the City’s commitment to offer interpretation at community meetings. 90. Stop requiring review of changes to privately owned properties in National Register districts. Follow state and national best practices and strategically use limited staff time by treating National Register district properties like other 45+ year-old buildings in terms of code-required review for landmark eligibility. Encourage property owners in National Register districts to consult with staff and neighborhood associations on project compatibility and to create locally designated historic districts. Establish a staff-level advisory review process for City- owned properties listed in the National Register. Demoli(cid:415)on by neglect 98. Improve enforcement processes to be clearer and more accessible. Work with community members, contractors, other building professionals, and City departments and commissions to improve and clarify enforcement processes. Proactively provide clear, easily accessible information about how demolition by neglect and permit violations are enforced and remedied. 102. Augment penalty fees with non-financial penalties that more effectively deter violations. Clearly communicate potential penalties to property owners and contractors. Consider substantial penalties such as prohibiting building permits for 3-5 years where unpermitted demolition of a historic building has occurred. Focus on building partnerships with property owners and contractors rather than exacting penalties. 103. Increase penalties for repeat violators. Increase penalties for informed, intentional violators. In cases where property owners do not have resources to maintain their buildings, leverage the economic hardship provision and provide financial and technical resources to help avoid repeat violations. 104. Better enforce violations. Work with Development Services Department, Austin Code, and Law Department staff to ensure that enforcement processes are followed in a timely …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Monday, July 15, 2024 – 5:15 P.M. Carver Branch Library, Meeting Room #2 1161 Angelina Street Austin, Texas 78702 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, call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Raymond Castillo, Chair Roxanne Evans Ben Heimsath AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. 2. 3. Review and agree on list of minor edits to the Equity-Based Preservation Plan Discuss and agree on revisions to existing plan recommendations identified for further discussion on June 24, 2024 Discuss and agree on language for new plan recommendations identified for further discussion on July 1, 2024 Discuss which plan recommendations to start implementing first Next steps in revising the Equity-Based Preservation Plan 4. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call the board liaison at the Historic Preservation Office at (512) 974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 – 4:00 PM Permitting and Development Center Conference Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference 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. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kevin Koch JuanRaymon Rubio Harmony Grogan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (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. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. 2. 3. 1807 E Cesar Chavez Street – Berner-Clark-Mercado House Repair/replace deck and rails, paint exterior. 4107 Speedway – Hyde Park Additions. 1607 Kenwood Avenue – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Addition. 4200 Wilshire Parkway – Wilshire Wood National Register Historic District Total demolition. 1519 Alameda Drive – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District New construction. 4. 5. 6. 3310 Bowman Avenue Total demolition. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Historic Landmark Commission, please contact Sam Fahnestock, Planner II, at 512-974-3393; Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Officer, at 512-974-2727. ,£, First Floor City of Austin Permitting and Development Center () OD Coffee Shop South Elevator;; ' . Event Center Trahng Courtyard Employee Entrance lNo,-k:,t;;.tio,os 110-8.01 · 1108.16 Dr.;wing not toswle, repr...sentatioo purposes only. Elevators Employee Break Room Restrnoms Parking Garage l 6.25.20
6/7/24, 11:04 AM Gmail - 1807 E Cesar Chavez David Rudick < > Wed, Sep 6, 2023 at 11:08 AM Thanks for sending the new paint colors to us to review! We think the proposed paint colors are appropriate, thanks for checking with us! 1807 E Cesar Chavez Allen, Amber <Amber.Allen@austintexas.gov> To: David Rudick > Hi David, Amber Allen Planner III, Historic Preservation Office City of Austin – Planning Department T: 512.974.3393 E: Amber.Allen@austintexas.gov From: David Rudick < Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 11:00 AM To: Allen, Amber <Amber.Allen@austintexas.gov> Subject: 1807 E Cesar Chavez > You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important [Quoted text hidden] External Email - Exercise Caution 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 or forward to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=b560f71339&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f:1776305077073447036&simpl=msg-f:1776305077073447036 1/1
1807 E Cesar Chavez - Historic Preservation Application Review David Rudick, President, Rud Capital Executive Summary Rud Capital is looking to gain a historic tax exemption available on 1807 E Cesar Chavez. We are looking to preserve 1807 and renovate it to be a boutique hotel to be rented in its entirety for large group gatherings with the option for small events. The property was run as a youth hostel up until the pandemic hit and led them to go out of business. The property was purchased by Rud Capital in November 2021 with the goal of folding it into the unified development parcel along with some of adjacent properties. In 2023 after talking with city and realizing this property could get a standalone hotel license we decided to pivot and restore this charming mansion and renovate the property. Unfortunately during late ‘22 and ‘23 the property began to get vandalized and had some of its structural integrity damaged and compromised including: decking, railings, columns and siding. The property was repaired by Chris Pisculli who is now overseeing the renovation along with the designer Leah Flippen from Luminary Designs. We are looking to go beyond these repairs and revive the historic Victorian like charm into a functioning event and lodging hotel called Maison Rêve (House of Dreams) for the benefit of local Austinates and visitors to enjoy. We are Excited to work together with historic commission on bringing out this beautiful landmark house back to life. It also worth mentioning that we have successfully completed similar types of historic preservation projects including 4004, 4006, and 4008 Avenue C which won the Austin Preservation Award in 2019. Project Description Property Overview 2,603 SF Built 1900 Land Size: 0.19 Acres Typical Floor Size 1300 Current State In need of repair and renovation following damage including graffiti, damaged decking. siding and railings. Repairs to the decking, siding, and railings have been completed given the urgency of keeping the building safe. Exterior Design goals Repaint with historic design palette Design Themes (Interior) Design Themes (Interior) Developer Overview David completed his undergraduate degree in Computer Science with Business Management at the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom. He began his career as a technology and management consultant at Accenture later moving to the US to attend the University of Texas in Austin. He graduated with an MBA in 2009 following which David joined Indeed.com …
