D.4 - 2505 Park View Drive - perspective of proposed new construction — original pdf
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D.5 - 2507 Park View Drive — original pdf
D.5 - 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OCTOBER 26, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0352 2507 PARK VIEW DRIVE PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1954 house in Austin’s Air-Conditioned Village. ARCHITECTURE The house is one-story, designed in the Ranch style with a combination of board-and-batten, and a horizontally-laid random narrow stone course veneer wainscoting across the front of the house; a side-gabled roof with deep eaves shades the structure. Fenestration consists of metal-framed horizontally-sliding window to the right of the single-leaf glazed front door (a modern replacement) and then a series of awning-style wood-frame windows above the stone wainscoting. The house has an attached garage at the far right end of the facade, once an open double carport. RESEARCH This house is the Carrier house, designed by the Carrier Corporation in conjunction with local architect H.D. Powers, and built by local contractor Andrew S. Patton. H.D. Powers had worked for the Federal Housing Administration prior to this job, and designed five houses in the Air-Conditioned Village for various air conditioning manufacturers. All of his houses had masonry veneer exteriors and were built on a slab. Powers and Patton collaborated on a house featured in the 1953 Parade of Homes. Austin’s Air-Conditioned Village was the largest of one of several experiments throughout the country in the early 1950s to test the feasibility of designing and building homes with central air conditioning for the middle class. Up until that time, central air conditioning was something that was only offered in high-end homes, and the need for more homes for returning servicemen spurred an increase in developing technology for new middle-class homeowners. The Air-Conditioned Village in Austin was specifically envisioned as a neighborhood of relatively modest, if technologically-advanced houses, all with a price tag affordable to many middle-class buyers and as a test case for the cost effectiveness for modest homes in a warm and humid climate. Typical of the early purchasers of the houses in the Air-Conditioned Village, the house at 2507 Park View Drive was initially occupied by Cyrus and Dorothy Brown, who only lived here for a short period of time. His occupation was not listed in the Austin city directory, but it appears that Cyrus Brown was a lumberman from Shallowater, near Lubbock. He does not appear in city directories either before or after the edition of 1954, and he died in Vernon, Texas in 1981. His death certificate noted that …
D.6.0 - 1806 Travis Heights Blvd — original pdf
D.6 - 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OCTOBER 26, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS GF-2020-140147 1806 TRAVIS HEIGHTS BOULEVARD PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Partially demolish and construct an addition to a ca. 1930 house. 1) Reconfigure and replace windows and doors. Proposed fenestration includes an added French door at main façade. Glazing replacements include double-hung, awning, and fixed aluminum-clad, divided-light windows. 2) Construct a 2-story addition to the rear of the house. The proposed addition, clad in horizontal fiber-cement siding, features a gabled roof with slope to match existing roofline, 4:4 double-hung aluminum-clad windows capped by standing-seam shed awnings, and a rear dormer with metal shed roof, mulled 4-light windows, and exposed rafter tails. 3) Construct a second-story dormer at the east (main) elevation. The proposed dormer is clad in horizontal fiber-cement siding. It features a standing-seam metal shed roof with exposed rafter tails and 4-light aluminum-clad ribbon windows. 4) Add a wraparound deck with metal guardrail to the main, north, and west elevations. Main elevation deck will replace existing concrete stoop. 5) Whitewash stone. Stucco over brick. ARCHITECTURE One-story Tudor Revival house clad in stone, brick, stucco, and horizontal wood with a cross- gabled roof. It has mulled and single double-hung 1:1 wood windows, a stone veneer chimney, and exposed rafter tails at the front and rear elevations. The gable features a steeply sloped roofline with deep eaves, extending downward to meet the gable’s flared stone detailing. RESEARCH 1806 Travis Heights Boulevard was constructed between 1926 and 1930 by the Stussy Realty Company. Its first occupant was contractor William A. Woolsey. Woolsey also constructed a garage apartment on the property, then rented out one building while he occupied the other. By 1944, he had sold the house. A series of short-term occupants lived there until 1952, when it was purchased by Neil D. and Louetta R. Galbraith. Neil Galbraith worked as a pharmacist and later managed a dry- cleaning company; Louetta Galbraith worked as a clerk and manager at several women’s clothing stores. STAFF COMMENTS The building is recommended contributing to a potential Travis Heights National Register Historic District; however, the district nomination has not completed the federal designation approval process. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). D. 6- 2 a) Architecture. The house is constructed …
D.6.1 - 1806 Travis Heights Blvd - Plans — original pdf
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D.7.0 - 4509 Balcones Dr — original pdf
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OCTOBER 26, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS GF-20-140200 4509 BALCONES DRIVE D.7 - 1 PROPOSAL Construct an addition to a ca. 1959 residence. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Partially demolish exterior at north side of house. 2) Construct a single-story addition. The proposed addition features a flat roof, stone veneer and horizontal wood siding, a flat roof with exposed rafter tails, fixed and casement windows, and sliding glass doors. 3) Add casement and fixed windows at the west and north elevations. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Split-level house with horizontal and vertical wood siding; fixed and sliding undivided full- height and ribbon windows; a cross-gabled roof with gable-end detailing, exposed rafter tails, deep eaves, and triangular brackets; and Japanese-inspired decorative wood details at railings, roofline, and fenestration. The site is terraced with masonry retaining walls that follow the contours of its topography, softening the transition between house and landscape. The building at 4509 Balcones Drive was constructed in 1959 by architect David C. Graeber as his personal dwelling. Graeber, who moved to Austin to attend the University of Texas School of Architecture after building homes with his father’s lumber business in San Antonio, joined Kuhne, Brooks, and Barr in 1957. He became a firm partner in 1961. When the firm began consulting for the University of Texas in 1962, Graeber led the design teams for all new UT buildings for the next four years. He established Graeber, Simmons, and Cowan in 1978. Notable projects throughout Graeber’s career include the Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library, the All Faiths Chapel of the Austin State Supported Living Center, the Johnson Space Center in Houston, the U.S. Consulate in Mexico City, numerous high-tech firms in Austin, and pro-bono work at the Paramount Theater, the Long Center, and the Austin Convention Center. Graeber also participated enthusiastically in the revitalization of Austin’s downtown. Through a philosophy of “continuity, not conflict,” (Austin-American Statesman, 1965) he championed urban living and moved his family to Sixth Street in 1967, restoring and landmarking a nineteenth-century stone building where he lived for the next forty years. Since then, his vision of a skyscraper-filled residential downtown has come to fruition. He served on the boards of the Texas Society of Architects, Old Pecan Street Association, and other civic-minded planning and architecture organizations. In 1969, he chaired the Governor’s Conference on Urban Affairs, and later initiated Austin’s street tree planting program along Congress Avenue. STAFF …
D.7.1 - 4509 Balcones Dr - Plans — original pdf
By PaceM at 11:33 am, Aug 28, 2020 B y P a c e M a t 1 1 : 3 1 a m , A u g 2 8 , 2 0 2 0 ELECTRIC PANEL AND METER DRA IN 1 96'-0 1/2" 1 PORTABLE TOILET DRA IN REMODEL EXG. ONE STORY WOOD FRAME HOUSE EXG. GARAGE " 4 1 / 8 - ' 8 1 E G A R A G F O F O H T D W I " 4 / 3 0 - ' 3 5 D R A I N NEW ONE STORY ADDITION I N A R D SILT FENCE SEE DETAIL 1/SP1 5'-7 3/4" 18'-10 1/2" R8'-2 1/4" 1 4 CRZ 2 C R Z 1 - 2 1 / 4 " R 1 5 ' 28" DIA. MULTI-STEM OAK Z R 9 '- 2 1 / 4 " C 2 R R9'-10 1/2" 1 4 CRZ R18'-5" 1 2 CRZ 33.9" DIA. MULTI-STEM CEDAR ELM SITE PLAN (22X34 SHEET) SCALE = 1:10 (11X17 SHEET) SCALE = 1:20 - 3 3 / 4 " R 3 5 ' C R Z B L L O O T C 5 K M 93'-11 3/4" M A S T O T E RI PIL E A L C K 8' X 2 0' D U L O M 7' - 6 C A P S T TI " X 1 6' O N E R TRUE PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS SP1: SITE PLAN SP2: TREE PLAN A0.0: DOOR/WINDOW SCHEDULE A1.0: EXISTING FLOORPLAN A1.1: FLOOR PLAN A2.0: EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS A2.1: EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS A3.0: BUILDING SECTIONS S1: FOUNDATION AND ROOF FRAMING S2 FOUNDATION DETAILS S3: BRACED WALL PLAN AND DETAILS S4 STRUCTURAL NOTES S5: STRUCTURAL NOTES NOTE: WHEN JOINTS ARE NECESSARY, FILTER CLOTH SHALL BE SPLICED TOGETHER ONLY AT A SUPPORT STAKE, WITH MIN. 6" OVERLAP AND SECURELY SEALED. TEMPORARILY RAISE GRADE 4" AT 1 PROTECTED TREE NEAR REQUIRED SILT FENCE. 2 CRZ OF EXTRA STRENGTH SYNTHETIC FILTER FABRIC WIRED TO STAKES. STEEL STAKES MIN. 4' IN LENGTH @ 6'-O" O.C. (TAKE CARE TO NOT CUT TREE ROOTS 2" DIA. AND WIDER. TEMPORARY RAISED GRADE EXISTING GRADE 3 ' - 0 " M A X . 1 2 " M N I . BURY END OF FILTER FABRIC MIN. 4" WIDE AND 8" DEEP INTO SOIL. (DO NOT DISTURB EXISTING GRADE BEYOND 4" AT 1 COMPACTED …
D.7.1 - 4509 Balcones Dr - Revised Pages — original pdf
53'-0 3/4" D R AIN N E W O A D N E S T DITIO O R Y N D RAIN ELE C A N T D M E RIC P T E R A N EL D R AIN D R AIN E X G. O W O O H O U N E S D F T R A SE M E O R Y R E M O D EL D SIL E T T FE AIL 1/S N C E SEE P 1 o t o 9 h P 9 6'-0 1/2" Neighbor - Side Entry Gate WOOD FENCE Photo 2 5'-7 3/4" R29'-2 1/4" CRZ R15'-2 1/4" 1 2 CRZ 1 8'-1 0 1/2" R 8'-2 1/4" 1 4 C R Z M U 2 L 8" DIA. TI-S O A K T E M h P o t o 8 P R E R E V I M O O U D E L S F R D O O N T O R Photo 7 E X G. G A R A G E LOT 5 BLOCK M Photo 6 18'-8 1/4" WIDTH OF OF GARAGE Photo 5 Photo 4 PREVIOUS LANDSCAPE REMODEL (ENLARGED DRIVEWAY) 9 3'-1 1 3/4" R35'-3 3/4" CRZ R 1 8'-5" 1 2 C R Z R 9 '- 1 0 1 / 2 " 1 4 C R Z Photo 3 Neighbor - Entry TI-S R EL L E C A U D M 3 3.9" DIA. T E M M PREVIOUS LANDSCAPE REMODEL TRUE 4509 BALCONES DRIVE Photo 1 B A L C O N E S D R V E I T R U E SITE PLAN (22X34 SHEET) SCALE = 1/16" = 1'-0" (11X17 SHEET) SCALE = 1/32" = 1'-0" SITE KEY PROPOSED NEW CONSTRUCTION ITEM ON SITE TO BE DEMOLISHED PROTECTED (OR) HERITAGE TREE CRZ TREE TO BE REMOVED TREE AND CANOPY WOOD FENCE METAL FENCE OVERHEAD LINE UTILITY POLE WATER METER ELECTRIC PANEL & METER GAS METER WM EM G NICK DEAVER Architect 606 Highland Avenue Austin, Texas 78703 www.nickdeaver.com REVISIONS 1. 08.20.20 07.27.20 PHASE: CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS PROJECT: TREMBLAY Residence 4509 BALCONES DR. AUSTIN, TX 78731 PROJECT MANAGER: DRAWING NAME: SITE PLAN DRAWN BY: JD CHECKED BY: JOB #: ND 278 FILE: 278 TREMBLAY C 2020 nickdeaverarchitect 07.27.20 DATE: SCALE: SHEET: SP1.0 " 2 - ' 3 STONE TOP " 4 1 …
D.7.2 - 4509 Balcones Dr - Revised Renderings — original pdf
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D.8.0 - 1601 Willow St — original pdf
D.8 - 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OCTOBER 26, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS GF-20-146072 1601 WILLOW STREET PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Partially demolish a ca. 1912 house and construct a new addition. 1) Demolish two-story portion of house. 2) Construct a two-story addition. The proposed addition includes a side gable set atop the existing roof, immediately behind the hipped ridgeline and intersected by a south (rear)-facing cross gable with exposed rafter tails. It is clad in horizontal wood siding to match existing and features double-hung 1:1 mulled and single windows with wood trim to match existing. The existing wraparound porch is extended to the east and south elevations, with all wood details to match existing. The roof is clad in composite shingles to match existing. 3) Add a masonry chimney to rear elevation. 4) Repaint existing siding, trim, railings, doors, and windows. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH The 2-story house is clad in horizontal wood siding and has 1:1 mulled and single wood windows. Its compound gabled and hipped roof is clad in composition shingles and features exposed rafter tails. Its first-floor wraparound porch is supported by Classical columns. The building at 1601 Willow Street was constructed between 1910 and 1912. The Thomson family, its first occupants, rented the home until James Thomson’s death in 1914; his widow remained in the home for at least another two years. A series of short-term renters lived in the house until 1924, when Leonard and Helen Gillaspy purchased it. It is likely that the Gillaspy family added the two-story portion of the house to accommodate renters, who appear in Austin directories in 1935. Leonard Gillaspy, a postal worker, passed away in 1938. His wife, Helen, married Uel V. Ives, a WWI veteran and American Legion luminary, by 1947; the couple lived in the home until the 1950s. Their daughter Helen and her husband Robert Primose lived with them after Robert returned from service in WWII until at least 1952. After a decade of short-term renters, the home was purchased by Augustin and Reyes Castillo in 1964. Augustin Castillo, a quarry worker, passed away in 1969; Reyes Castillo, a waitress, continued to live in the house until her death in 2017. She raised 11 children there, and her porch became a neighborhood nexus. In a 2016 Austin American-Statesman article, Michael Barnes asked Castillos’s sons what it was like to grow up in the house: “Mama’s house, because of …
D.8.1 - 1601 Willow St - Plans_Original — original pdf
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D.9.0 - 906 E 13th St — original pdf
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OCTOBER 26, 2020 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS HDP-2020-0384 906 E. 13TH STREET D.9 - 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a one-story house. ARCHITECTURE One-story building with compound hipped and gabled roof and covered entryway. Clad in horizontal wood siding and stone veneer, the house has aluminum windows with iron grilles and a partial width covered porch shaded by a metal awning. A similar awning covers the house’s large picture window. RESEARCH 906 East 13th Street was constructed in 1949 for Boston P. Grant, III and his family. Grant, an Austin native and longtime Texas educator, had just returned from a stint in San Marcos as principal of the Negro school there. As a former mathematics professor at Samuel Huston College and a former department head at Anderson High School, Grant was already well-established in Austin’s educational community prior to his return to Anderson as counselor in 1947. As one of the first certified school counselors in Texas, Grant pioneered career training programs, testing reform, and vocational mentoring at Anderson. He advocated for testing strategies that were tailored to his African American students, understanding that their educational and vocational needs were uniquely challenging in segregation-era Texas. Above all, Grant encouraged educators and counselors to listen and learn from their pupils, and to foster an environment in which young people could speak freely about their feelings as they looked toward the future. Grant’s daughter, Deloria H. Grant, took possession of the home after his death in 1980. Grant, a Samuel Huston alumnus like her father, became a licensed vocational nurse who cared for some of Austin’s most prominent families. Deloria H. Grant passed away in July of 2020. STAFF COMMENTS Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate integrity. 3) Properties must meet two historic designation criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2- 352). The property may demonstrate significance according to City Code: a) Architecture. The house is constructed with Minimal Traditional influences. b) Historical association. The house is associated with educator Boston P. Grant, III. c) Archaeology. The house was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d) Community value. The house does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a …
4.B - Proposed 2021 Historic Landmark Commission meeting dates — original pdf
Historic Landmark Commission 2021 Meeting Dates January 25, 2021 February 22, 2021 March 22, 2021 April 26, 2021 May 17, 2021 June 28, 2021 July 26, 2021 August 23, 2021 September 27, 2021 October 25, 2021 November 15, 2021 December 20, 2021
C.2.a - 1602 Wilshire Blvd - citizen comment — original pdf
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Meagan Bunker Thursday, October 15, 2020 8:10 PM PAZ Preservation HR 20-144001 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** ATTN: Angela Gaudette We are ok with the plans to build at 1602 Wilshire ‐ In Favor ‐‐ Thanks, Meg 1405 Crestwood Rd, Austin, TX 78722 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
C.3.a - 1700 W 32nd St - Bryker Woods NA comments — original pdf
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Bill W Wednesday, October 21, 2020 4:46 PM PAZ Preservation 1700 W 32nd (HR-2020-144852) Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** The Historic Review Committee of the Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association reviewed the plans and discussed the plans via Zoom with the architect and owner and made serious recommendations, particularly about the “box dormers” jutting from the roof, as well as the window casings. The architect made minor adjustments—from three box dormers to one 15‐ 18’ box dormer, and did not change the style. At this date, The Neighborhood Association OPPOSES this permit, as it is not in the style of our National Heritage District and greatly contrasts with adjacent homes. (By way of information, our Neighborhood Association only votes to “oppose” or “not oppose;” we do not “support.”) To their credit, the architect did agree to repurpose the stone siding of the existing house and use it as the base of the wall along Jefferson St., as well as preserve the 1930’s stone boundary marker on the SW corner of that lot. Bill Woods Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association Historic Review Committee Bill W Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun. This message is confidential, intended only for the named recipient and may contain information that is privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient, please notify the sender. All comments are the sender’s personal opinion unless otherwise noted. 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
C.5.a - 1801 Mohle Dr - Bryker Woods NA comments — original pdf
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Bill W Wednesday, October 21, 2020 4:31 PM PAZ Preservation 1801 Mohle (HR-2020-145916) Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** The Historic Review Committee of the Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association reviewed the plans and discussed the plans with the architect. There are very minor differences between the old house and the proposed new house. We do NOT object to this permit in our National Historic District. (By way of information, our Neighborhood Association only votes to “object” or “not object;” we do not “support.”) Bill Woods Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association Historic Review Committee Bill W Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun. This message is confidential, intended only for the named recipient and may contain information that is privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient, please notify the sender. All comments are the sender’s personal opinion unless otherwise noted. 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
C.7.a - 1703 W 32nd St - Bryker Woods NA comments — original pdf
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Bill W Wednesday, October 21, 2020 4:53 PM PAZ Preservation 1703 W. 32nd St. (2020-082227) Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** The Historic Review Committee of the Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association has been in contact with the owner and reviewed the plans. We do NOT oppose this remodel. Although the front roof line will be slightly changed, it is not significant and will not change the style and will keep the same “look” as adjacent houses. (By way of information, our Neighborhood Association only votes to “oppose” or “not oppose;” we do not “support.”) Bill Woods Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association Historic Review Committee Bill W Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun. This message is confidential, intended only for the named recipient and may contain information that is privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient, please notify the sender. All comments are the sender’s personal opinion unless otherwise noted. 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
D.1.a - 815 Rutherford Place and 1204 Alta Vista Avenue - applicant's letter — original pdf
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Gaudette, Angela Monday, October 19, 2020 2:22 PM Gaudette, Angela FW: Letter to commissioners for 815 Rutherford Place From: Younghee Kim Sent: Monday, October 19, 2020 2:18 PM To: Gaudette, Angela <Angela.Gaudette@austintexas.gov> Cc: Sadowsky, Steve <Steve.Sadowsky@austintexas.gov>; Hoon Kim Subject: Letter to commissioners for 815 Rutherford Place To commissioners, I am writing this letter to request the release of a demo permit on 815 Rutherford Place. We have spoken with a few neighbors since the last meeting. What the neighbors seem to ignore is the fact that we are a local small business owners, mother and a son, and this is our livelihood. We are not big national builders, nor have a large pool of investor’s money backing us. We live in this neighborhood, work here, give what we can here. We too are mindful of our community. We took out bank loans to purchase the property, construction loan to build a new house. We feel we have the same right and freedom to build the house we want abiding the city codes. If the neighbors feel strongly about keeping the houses as they are as rentals they had the same opportunity to purchase the property when it was on the market as we had. We are not in a financial position to be a landlord at this time. This is our only project underway carrying us to next year. We have already spent in excess of $50,000 on architects, engineering, and city permit agency. We even asked architects to come up with the design that would blend well with the characteristics of the neighborhood which they did. This delay puts us in a financial hardship. Please consider our situation. Thank you for your time. Younghee Kim Sent from my iPad 1
D.1.b - 815 Rutherford Place and 1204 Alta Vista Avenue - citizen comment — original pdf
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Gaudette, Angela Friday, October 23, 2020 1:35 PM Gaudette, Angela FW: Item D-1, Case HDP-2020-0274; 815 Rutherford/1204 Alta Vista From: Melanie Martinez Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 1:29 PM Subject: Item D‐1, Case HDP‐2020‐0274; 815 Rutherford/1204 Alta Vista *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners, I am writing again to oppose the demolition of the two properties at 815 Rutherford and 1204 Alta Vista. Just to summarize, I'm a long‐time resident of Fairview Park and a volunteer with the SRCC's Preservation Committee, but I am writing as a resident, rather than as a representative of that group. You may also remember that I was part of the group which organized the creation of our National Register Historic District. I appreciate the postponement given this case last month and hope we can still find a way to save some of our neighborhood's historic character. I stand by all the pleas I made in my last letter on these proposed demolitions. Both the Tudor house on Rutherford and the Minimal Traditional house on Alta Vista are contributing properties to our historic district. While they are in poor condition now, I believe they definitely could be saved, and very cleverly remodeled. Leaving them as separate properties and remodeling or restoring them could also create an opportunity for rental income, which could offer the owner tax credits for rehabilitation. While the loss of a piece of our neighborhood's story and architectural history is my primary objection to demolition, I feel the owner's proposed design looms over the streetscape. I have not heard if they have altered their plans since the last meeting, but I sincerely hope that they could be encouraged to save the Rutherford House‐‐at the very least! That alone could help retain some of the historic character at this entry point to our district. Of course, my ideal outcome would be saving both. Thank you for doing what you can to help us preserve our neighborhood's history. Melanie Martinez 1214 Newning Ave. 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
D.1.c - 815 Rutherford Place and 1204 Alta Vista Avenue - citizen comment — original pdf
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Paula Kothmann Friday, October 23, 2020 2:26 PM PAZ Preservation Paula Kothmann (updated) Item D1: 815 Rutherford Place ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Forwarded message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ From: Paula Kothmann Date: Fri, Oct 23, 2020 at 2:21 PM Subject: Item D: 815 Rutherford Place To: <preservation@austintexas.gov> Cc: Paula Kothmann < *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners: Per your direction, three of our committee members spoke with Hoon Kim and offered to meet with him at the property. In my discussion with him over a week ago, he offered to engage an architect to review the viability of preserving part of the Tudor house at 815 Rutherford Place as a cabana for a contemplated swimming pool. Our committee was very pleased. However, to date I have not heard back regarding this project. I request that you postpone further action until we've had an opportunity for Mr. Kim to report back to us about a potential cabana that he offered to explore. Furthermore, there was no sign altering neighbors of Monday's meeting. Therefore, we designed flyers with the information to try to get more neighbor input and to alert them of the hearing. Kind regards, Paula Kothmann ‐‐ Paula Kothmann, CMM Investment Real Estate Consultant Certified Minerals Manager Associate 1317 Kenwood Ave/Austin, TX 78704 512.470.2405 Texas Real Estate Commission License #664403 Brigham Real Estate (Austin) Mayfair International Realty (London) 1 Chair, Land Development Code Revision ad-hoc Committee, SRCC Chair, Preservation Committee, SRCC (South River City Citizens: Riverside to 71, Congress to Parker) Director, Texas Chapter, District One National Association of Royalty Owners Member, Board of Directors Texas Energy Council ‐‐ 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. 2 Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Paula Kothmann Friday, October 23, 2020 2:12 PM PAZ Preservation Paula Kothmann Backup for D1: 815 Rutherford Place and 1204 Alta Vista Avenue THZC7PointsOnePageCommitteeFinal.pdf *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners: I write in opposition to a proposed demolition of 815 Rutherford Place and 1204 Alta Vista Ave. I am a resident of Travis Heights and a new member of the Preservation Committee. I also serve on the Zoning Committee and I chair the Land Development …
D.11.a - 1400 Drake Avenue - citizen comment — original pdf
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D.16.a - 1903 E. 8th Street - applicant's photos — original pdf
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D.17.a - 2617 E. 4th Street - applicant's letter — original pdf
AG Ashley Gottshalk Design October 22, 2020 Re: Demolition and Relocation Permits Dear Historic Landmark Commission, The house on the site of 2617 E 4th St is without architectural or historical significance. It had no appraised value upon recent purchase and its condition is unlivable and necessitates significant, costly repairs and renovation to meet current standards. Additionally, if kept, the house’s location and orientation make further development and optimization of the site challenging. Mr. Pollard hired me to design two homes for the property, of architecture similar to other recent contemporary new builds in the Holly neighborhood. You’ll find renderings of our intent included. His plans are sure to increase the value of the immediate property and surrounding area. Thank you, Ashley Gottshalk, AIA, WELL AP Architect Licensed in the States of Florida and Texas Dear Historic Landmark Commission, My name is Mitch Flax and I own 3 properties (2615, 2702 and 2704 E 4th St) adjacent to the proposed house demolition at 2617 E 4th street. My wife and I have lived on East 4th Street for 7 years and have seen a number of demolitions and new builds which have helped to revitalize the Holly neighborhood. However, there continue to be a number of dilapidated structures (including 2617 E 4th Street) within the area that we would love to see removed. After having met Alex, we were able to view his site plans and fully support the demolition of the current structure at 2617 E 4th street in order to continue to revitalize our beautiful Holly neighborhood. Sincerely, Mitch Flax Borrower/Client Property Address City Lender Pollard, Alexander E 2617 E 4th St Austin First United Bank and Trust Company Building Sketch County Travis State TX Zip Code 78702 28.3' Kitchen Bedroom Dining 2 4 . 3 ' Bath ' 3 . 4 2 Living Bedroom 28.3' 20' 20' Cvd Porch 6 . 7 ' ' 7 . 6 TOTAL Sketch by a la mode, inc. Living Area First Floor Total Living Area (Rounded): Non-living Area Concrete Patio Area Calculations Summary 687.69 Sq ft 688 Sq ft 134 Sq ft Calculation Details 24.3 × 28.3 = 687.69 20 × 6.7 = 134 Form SKT.BLDSKI - "TOTAL" appraisal software by a la mode, inc. - 1-800-ALAMODE Borrower/Client Property Address City Lender Pollard, Alexander E 2617 E 4th St Austin First United Bank and Trust Company Interior Photos County Travis State …
D.18.a - 1117 Linden Street - applicant's letter — original pdf
To: Historic Landmark Commission October 26, 2020 Demolition and Relocation Permits HDP-2020-0419 1117 Linden Street Dear Committee Members, Please find below, a summary based on the research done by the Historic Preservation Center, City of Austin, Austin History Center and my personal efforts to rehabilitate the property at 1117 Linden Street • The exterior of the house is clad in limestone and brick accents - which may have been added since the original construction of the house, as there appears to be siding underneath the stone cladding. • There are records of a garage having existed for the house, but currently there is no garage associated with the house • Based on this, the house does not appear to possess the original architecture • Based on the research of the people who have lived in the house, “the historical significance of the individual residents likely does not rise to the level of satisfying this criterion” - of Historical Association • I have contacted a few neighbors and several house relocation services and offered the house for free if anyone was interested in relocating it. • However, everyone refused citing the stone exterior - apparently houses with stone exteriors are not moved as is. If they are to be moved, all the stone cladding needs to be removed and reinstalled after the house is moved, which apparently becomes cost prohibitive • I do try to rehabilitate houses wherever possible based on the following examples • 1111 Gunter Street - the existing house at this address was permitted to be demolished. I worked with a neighbor and changed the demolition permit to a relocation permit and worked with the neighbor to move the house to his property where it has been rehabilitated! I did not seek any remuneration for the house and gave it to the neighbor for free. • 3705 Govalle Ave - I am currently working with another neighbor to rehabilitate the house at this address and there is a high likelihood that this house will be rehabilitated. Again, I am not seeking any remuneration for this house either and will be giving it for free I do try to rehabilitate houses, particularly by working with neighbors to relocate them. Because of the stone cladding on the house at 1117 Linden, I am unable to find anyone interested in relocating it despite considerable efforts by me. Consequently, I request the …
D.6.0 - 1806 Travis Heights Blvd - citizen comment — original pdf
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D.7.a - 4509 Balcones Dr - NA letter — original pdf
October 13, 2020 Historic Landmark Commission: On September 9th, 2020 Carla Tremblay, owner of 4509 Balcones Drive, presented her plan to add onto the existing structure. Per that presentation, the Highland Park West Balcones Area Neighborhood Association Board (HPWBANA), by a unanimous vote, has no objections to the project moving forward. We understand that the existing structure was designed by David Graeber and that it might meet the criteria for a historic landmark designation. We believe the plan presented to be in step with the character of the home and the neighborhood. We also believe that due to previous material changes to the structure, a historic landmark designation may not be appropriate. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Regards, Jason Lindenschmidt VP HPWBANA 512-789-1071 jason@lindendwell.com Highland Park West Balcones Area Neighborhood Association l P.O. Box 26101, Austin, Texas 78755 l hpwbana.org
D.8.a - 1601 Willow St - plans and renderings submitted by applicant — original pdf
24” OAK EXISTING SIDEWALK COMAL STREET I E V R D G N T S X E I I 32” PECAN EXISTING 2-STORY ADDITION Y R O T S - 1 G N T S X E I I E G A T T O C Y E L L A T N E C A J D A T E E R T S W O L L W I I K L A W E D S G N T S X E I I N 24” PECAN EXISTING SITE PLAN SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0” 1601 Willow Street Historic Commission Presentation 26 Oct 2020 24” OAK EXISTING SIDEWALK COMAL STREET I E V R D G N T S X E I I I N O S N E T X E R A E R D E S O P O R P Y R O T S - 1 EXISTING 2-STORY ADDITION TO BE REMOVED Y R O T S - 1 G N T S X E I I E G A T T O C 32” PECAN PROPOSED SIDE EXTENSION 2-STORY Y E L L A T N E C A J D A T E E R T S W O L L W I I K L A W E D S G N T S X E I I N 24” PECAN PROPOSED SITE PLAN CHANGES SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0” 1601 Willow Street Historic Commission Presentation 26 Oct 2020 24” OAK EXISTING SIDEWALK COMAL STREET I E V R D D E S O P O R P 32” PECAN Y R O T S - 1 G N T S X E I I E G A T T O C PROPOSED 2-STORY ADDITION Y E L L A T N E C A J D A T E E R T S W O L L W I I K L A W E D S G N T S X E I I N 24” PECAN PROPOSED SITE PLAN SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0” 1601 Willow Street Historic Commission Presentation 26 Oct 2020 EXISTING FRONT VIEW NTS 1601 Willow Street Historic Commission Presentation 26 Oct 2020 PROPOSED FRONT VIEW NTS 1601 Willow Street Historic Commission Presentation 26 Oct 2020 EXISTING VIEW FROM NW NTS 1601 Willow Street Historic Commission Presentation 26 Oct 2020 PROPOSED VIEW FROM NW NTS 1601 …
D.8.b - 1601 Willow St - ECC Neighborhood letter — original pdf
October 22, 2020 Mary Senders and Mario Zapata c/o: Joshua Mackley, Forrm Architecture Re: 1601 Willow St. Dear Mary and Mario: Thank you so much for reaching out to our team, the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan Contact Team regarding your project at 1601 Willow Street. Having reviewed your intentions for the remodeling and addition, our team voted unanimously voted to support your demolition project. We are really happy that you are going to maintain the integrity of most of the house, removing only a small two-story addition in favor of a larger two-story addition. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, Susan Benz, Treasurer ECC NPCT
1.A - Annotated Agenda - September 28, 2020 — original pdf
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Monday, September 28, 2020 - 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting—Held remotely COMMISSION MEMBERS: __x___ Terri Myers, Chair __x___ Ben Heimsath, Vice Chair __x___ Witt Featherston __x___ Mathew Jacob __x___ Kevin Koch __x___ Kelly Little __x___ Trey McWhorter ______ Alex Papavasiliou __x___ Emily Reed __x___ Blake Tollett ______ Beth Valenzuela CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. August 24, 2020 AGENDA MOTION: Approve item 1.A on the consent agenda by Heimsath, Koch seconds. Vote: 9-0 (Papavasiliiou and Valenzuela absent). 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Update on city department merger of Housing and Planning Speaker: Rosie Truelove B. Update on achieving greater equity and access to HOT funding Speaker: Margie Reese, MJR Partners Consulting Group 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 THE INITIATION OF A HISTORIC ZONING CASE 1. HDP-2020-0214 – 2502 Park View Drive – Discussion Proposal: Zone the property historic. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission; owner: Barry Williamson City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 1 Staff Recommendation: Do not recommend historic zoning in light of the applicant’s sensitive plan to rehabilitate this house. Speaker in favor: Barry Williamson No speakers opposed. MOTION: Deny the application for demolition, approve the partial demolition request pending staff review, and withdraw the initiation of historic zoning on the property by Heimsath, McWhorter seconds. Heimsath withdraws his motion. MOTION: Postpone item A.1 to October 26, 2020 to give applicant opportunity to withdraw the demolition application by Tollett, McWhorter. Tollett withdraws his motion. MOTION: Accept applicant’s plan to rehabilitate the house, and reserve the right in the future to reconsider historic zoning by Myers, Tollett, Vote: 9-0. 2. HDP-2020-0231 – 2609 San Pedro Street – Discussion Proposal: Zone the property historic. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission; owner: Cater Joseph City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider recommending historic zoning based on the building’s architecture and association with medical journalist Josephine Draper Daniel. Otherwise, encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, then release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, consisting of photographs of all elevations, a dimensioned sketch plan, and a narrative history, for archiving at the Austin History Center. No speakers in favor. Speaker opposed: Cater Joseph MOTION: Recommend historic zoning by Myers, Reed seconds. Vote: 0-9. 2 MOTION: Release …
4.B - REVISED_Proposed 2021 Historic Landmark Commission meeting dates — original pdf
Historic Landmark Commission 2021 Meeting Dates January 25, 2021 February 22, 2021 March 22, 2021 April 26, 2021 May 24, 2021 June 28, 2021 July 26, 2021 August 23, 2021 September 27, 2021 October 25, 2021 November 15, 2021 December 20, 2021
A.2.a - Baker School historic zoning - PA awards document — original pdf
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESERVATION AUSTIN CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF PRESERVATION MERIT AWARD WINNERS AUSTIN, Texas, October, 19, 2020 – Commemorating the 60th year of the Annual Preservation Merit Awards, Preservation Austin is delighted to once again recognize ambitious and innovative approaches in preserving the city’s unique architectural, cultural and environmental heritage. This year’s 11 honorees represent categories from the preservation of cultural landscapes, to education efforts and the rehabilitation of historic properties. With humble beginnings in 1960, the Annual Preservation Merit Awards honors projects and advocates who demonstrate inspired preservation efforts that defend Austin’s unparalleled legacy. “We love showcasing these projects and amplifying all the creativity and passion that makes them possible,” said Lindsey Derrington, Executive Director of Preservation Austin. “They show what historic preservation looks like in the 21st century and make Austin a more fulfilling place to call home.” The 2020 Preservation Merit Awards includes an ensemble of diverse award winners. With projects including the reformation of a nearly 100-year-old machine shop into a contemporary beer hall and the rehabilitation of a historic Italian Renaissance Revival mansion, recipients of this year’s awards have gone above and beyond. The Special Recognition Awards segment also recognizes the likes of Public City and the Old Austin Neighborhood Association for their education and advocacy accomplishments. Preservation Austin brings together professionals from the preservation, design and nonprofit worlds to serve on its jury each year and to select exemplary projects with community impact. The 2020 Preservation Merits Awards Jury included: •Erin Dowell, Senior Designer, Lauren Ramirez Styling & Interiors •Melissa Ayala, Community Engagement & Government Relations Manager, Waterloo Greenway Conservancy •Murray Legge, FAIA, Murray Legge Architecture •Elizabeth Porterfield, Senior Architectural Historian, Hicks & Company •Justin Kockritz, Lead Project Reviewer, Federal Programs, Texas Historical Commission Winners will be honored throughout the next month via social media and online promotions. To ensure the future success of preservation efforts in Austin and the advancement of the Preservation Merit Awards, visit: https://www.preservationaustin.org/join-renew 2020 PRESERVATION MERIT AWARD RECIPIENTS BAKER SCHOOL Recipient: Tim & Karrie League Preservation Award for Rehabilitation Project by Weiss Architecture and Zapalac Reed Construction Photo by Atelier Wong Photography MARY BAYLOR HOUSE Recipient: Thomas Schiefer and Meghann Rosales Preservation Award for Rehabilitation Project by Thomas Schiefer and Meghann Rosales Photo by Ana Sierra BKCW INSURANCE Recipient: Meredith & Tyler Spears Preservation Award for Rehabilitation Project by Mark Odom Studio and Franklin-Alan Photo by Leonid Furmansky …
B.1.a - 602 Highland Ave - citizen comments — original pdf
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Linda Cangelosi Friday, October 23, 2020 5:04 PM Sadowsky, Steve PAZ Preservation; HLC Agenda item B-1; 602 Highland Ave > ; Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Steve, Please convey to the HLC my enthusiastic support for the project at 602 Highland Avenue and my request that a Certificate of Appropriateness be granted without further delay. As you know, I live 1 street over from this house, a couple of hundred yards away, if that. It has been unoccupied for over 2, maybe 3 years. October 26 will be the 4th time the owners, through compensated representatives, will appear to 'defend' their project, which meets ALL of the design standards of the LHD (except perhaps the location of the carport, which HP staff wants moved back a few feet). It is astonishing that a minor addition, entirely compliant (27' back from the front facade, 12' more than required), takes so much time & money (in redesign, meetings & hearings) to obtain a CoA. The objections I have heard are that a neighbor doesn't like it and 1 HLC Commissioner says she felt 'misled' over the fact that this 2nd floor addition is coming before the Commission after the approval of a basement addition, creating "too much mass" in her opinion. Yet the overall project is entirely within all regulations, including FAR, and the basement addition is NOT VISIBLE from the street, giving this house the same appearance (& visible "mass") as it had historically, and much less than many other houses on the street. Isn't this exactly what the HLC should want? Please grant this Certificate of Appropriateness without delay. 602 Highland is one of 8 houses (at least, on Highland & Oakland alone) around me which are unoccupied. Empty houses do not make for a safe or convivial neighborhood. I am looking forward to having new neighbors ‐‐ please do not hold this up further. Respectfully, Linda ‐‐ Linda Cangelosi 606 Oakland Ave Austin, TX 78703 512/422-5957 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 Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Shad Reynolds < Saturday, October 24, 2020 9:06 …
C.2.b - 1602 Wilshire Blvd - citizen comment — original pdf
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: > Jane Ulrich < Sunday, October 25, 2020 7:41 PM PAZ Preservation Thad Swiderski; Neal Kassanoff; Anne Dibble; Scot Friedman; Isaiah Tibbs HR 20-144001 for Monday, Oct. 26, 2020 4-255.pdf; 792-323.pdf Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** TO: Angela Gaudette, City of Austin Planning and Zoning Department RE: HR 20-144001 (new build at 1602 Wilshire Blvd., Austin, TX 78722, in the Wilshire Wood National Register Historic District) My name is Jane Ulrich. My husband, Jim Dougherty, and I have lived for 41 years at 4205 Wilshire Pkwy., which is directly behind the property where the new build will be. The back of our house is 20 feet from the fence line and will be about 30 feet from the back of their house and their planned swimming pool and outdoor entertainment area. We have been out of town since Oct. 12 and have just now gotten through all the mail that arrived in our absence, so we were unable to respond in a timely manner (before noon today) to be able to participate in the public hearing. We have several concerns about the new build — some that affect us personally (the close proximity of the new build to our house and backyard) and some that affect us as members of the Wilshire Wood National Historic District, where this house will reside. (We are not currently a local historic district, but our neighborhood association is actively pursuing that designation.) Houses in the Wilshire Wood National Register Historic District typically are low, one-story, ranch- style homes that are mostly stone or brick. Most were built in the 1940s, and the neighborhood — even with improvements and some new builds — has retained its historic charm. With a stucco exterior, this new build — while one story in height — would not be in keeping with the look of other homes in this historic neighborhood. In addition, the stucco exterior is specifically against the deed restrictions for Wilshire Park, which require at least 50 percent stone or brick. (See attached deed restrictions. NOTE: The Fair Housing Act of 1968 renders unenforceable any racially discriminatory language in deed restrictions, advertising or otherwise. But it does not render other language in deed restrictions unenforceable.) Some houses on Wilshire Parkway that abut the 1602 Wilshire Blvd. property have …
C.3.4 - 1700 W 32nd St - Neighborhood Review Plan Revisions - East Elevation — original pdf
A B C D E 31'-4" 14'-11" 17'-3" 12'-5 3/4" SHED ROOF DORMER REVISION TO ADDRESS NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERN. DORMERS REDUCED IN SIZE, SIMPLIFIED AND REDUCE TO SINGLE DORMER STUCCO 1 A.8 Elevation East 1 SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" These documents are for interim review only and not intended for bidding or construction purposes. R Murray Legge Architect Texas 16791 e r u t c e t i h c r A e g g e L y a r r u M y b t j c e o r P A 1 3 7 8 7 X T , n i t s u A , B t i n U e n a L e i l i m E 1 0 7 1 STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING *insert text* *insert text* *insert text* MEP PROJECT 3 0 7 8 7 , n i t s u A , t e e r t S d n 2 3 t s e W 0 0 7 1 DATE TITLE DRAWING No. PROJECT No. n o s r e f f e J n o i t c u r t s n o C w e N 10/26/20 Elevations A.8 080 SCREENED PORCH +19'-0" Roof +13'-0" Plate Ht ±0" Main Level -9'-0" Foundation
C.6.a - 1703 Woodlawn Boulevard - citizen comment — original pdf
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Stef Schrader < Sunday, October 25, 2020 2:18 PM PAZ Preservation Item C.6, Case HR-2020-146817: 1703 Woodlawn KuehneIndex-00109.xls > *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners, I am a neighbor on Woodlawn Blvd. writing in opposition to the demolition of the unique historic home at 1703 Woodlawn. I summarized my opposition to this teardown on the form that notified me of the Historic Landmark Commission review, but I wanted to elaborate on those comments and send over some additional information on the home. The 1920s home at 1703 Woodlawn Blvd. is like nothing else in the neighborhood, and is even a unique structure for the company that designed it. I was curious when the Zillow listing mentioned the University of Texas' first dean of architecture (https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1703‐Woodlawn‐Blvd‐Austin‐TX‐78703/29331506_zpid/), so I dug into the history of the house a little more. It was not the first dean as that title came later, but the first chairman of the University of Texas architecture program, Hugo Kuehne, with ties to this house. Plans related to the home's design are in the Hugo Franz Kuehne Records and Drawings collection at the Austin History Center, the index for which I've attached here for further research. The listings for the home, referred to as the Ferris Residence, are highlighted. More information about this collection can be found here: https://legacy.lib.utexas.edu/taro/aushc/00109/ahc‐00109.html Kuehne and his companies are known more for their more traditional‐style architecture, making the fun art deco home at 1703 Woodlawn a unique project for them as well. I am likely preaching to the choir here, but Kuehne was not only the main figure responsible for organizing UT's architecture program, but he and his firms played an instrumental role in designing much of Austin's public architecture and the layout of the Old Enfield neighborhood itself. Thus, 1703 Woodlawn deserves to be considered a contributing structure in the historic district, if not landmarked on its own for its strong ties to an architect that shaped Austin's look as well as its unique status as a more art deco‐influenced project, both for Kuehne's company as well as the neighborhood. We must act now to start protecting some of the other older homes here and adding them to the "contributing" list for the historic district. 1703 Woodlawn has stood for nearly a century at this point. Every demolition of a home from Old …
D.1.d - 815 Rutherford Place and 1204 Alta Vista Avenue - citizen comments — original pdf
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Sunday, October 25, 2020 6:18 PM PAZ Preservation D 1 815 Rutherford Place *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners, As long time residents of Travis Heights, my husband and I are very concerned to see so many properties up for possible demolition in our beautiful and historic neighborhood. Actually we are just hearing about several of them. We walk in the neighborhood almost daily and really haven't seen notices in prominent locations. This is a time when it is even more important to maintain our sense of community, and these houses are such an important part of the fabric of our town. We strongly urge you to deny requests for demolition of the beautiful Tudor house at 815 Rutherford Place. It is truly a gem and would be such a loss for our entire community. How can Austin continue to allow our historic masterpieces to be erased? These are the places that make Travis Heights such a community and keep it truly unique. Please help in any way you can. Thank You, Susie Mauldin and Michael McKane Alameda Dr. Austin, Texas 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 Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: > Angela Reed Friday, October 23, 2020 3:17 PM Valenzuela, Sarah - BC; Papavasiliou, Alexander - BC; Jacob, Mathew - BC; Myers, Terri - BC; McWhorter, Trey - BC; Reed, Emily - BC; Little, Kelly - BC; Tollett, Blake - BC; Heimsath, Ben - BC; Koch, Kevin - BC; Featherston, Witt; Wright, Caroline - BC Sadowsky, Steve; PAZ Preservation 815 Rutherford, Item D.1 Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Re: Case # HDP-2020-0274, Agenda item D.1 815 RUTHERFORD PLACE AND 1204 ALTA VISTA AVENUE Dear Commissioners. I am a resident of the Travis Heights neighborhood and a member of the SRCC’s Preservation Committee. I am writing again in opposition to the above‐referenced demolitions. There are many reasons that we as a preservation committee, as individual neighbors, and neighborhood associations, oppose demolitions (in this case, the SRCC neighborhood association voted against these demolitions almost unanimously, save one abstention. That letter is in last …
D.10.a - 910 West Elizabeth Street - citizen comment — original pdf
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Paula Kothmann Sunday, October 25, 2020 11:56 AM PAZ Preservation Paula Kothmann Item D10 910 W Elizabeth Street *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners: I respectfully ask that this home be removed from the consent agenda to allow neighbors to provide input. I am a property owner in the Bouldin neighborhood. The loss of this home would be the loss of a likely relatively affordable home or rental, thus would impact the economic diversity of this neighborhood. Perhaps there are some rehabilitation options that would be a win/win for the new owner and the neighborhood. I will be attending a conference next week to learn more about preservation and equity. I would be happy to share any relevant information with the new owner if they wish to explore options to preserve at least part of the home. The public permit search reveals little about Joseph Builder's plans for the home. Since they have built other homes in Bouldin, it would be good to know if they have been a good neighbor in the past. Please postpone this property until your next meeting. Most gratefully, Paula Kothmann ‐‐ Paula Kothmann, CMM Investment Real Estate Consultant Certified Minerals Manager Associate 1317 Kenwood Ave/Austin, TX 78704 512.470.2405 Texas Real Estate Commission License #664403 Brigham Real Estate (Austin) Mayfair International Realty (London) Chair, Land Development Code Revision ad-hoc Committee, SRCC Chair, Preservation Committee, SRCC (South River City Citizens: Riverside to 71, Congress to Parker) Director, Texas Chapter, District One National Association of Royalty Owners Member, Board of Directors Texas Energy Council 1
D.11.b - 1400 Drake Avenue - citizen comments — original pdf
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Devkirn Khalsa Sunday, October 25, 2020 10:11 AM PAZ Preservation D.11 1400 Drake Avenue (HDT-2020-0400) *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Dear Preservation Board, My name is Devkirn Khalsa and I live at 221 Park Lane, Austin, Texas 78704. I sent you a response to your letting asking for neighborhood response to a demolition permit on this property, but it was somehow returned to me. This is my letter against that idea. We are a neighborhood that has been here since the 1920’s. We have just a few houses that are left from that era. There are some houses that offer nothing to the neighborhood but i believe this house does. It is a lovely house from the time. There is no reason to tear it down, or take it away and build a modern house, which i am sure would be built on that spot. If they wanted to make a park there or something that would add to the community, i would consider it. But unfortunately it is just another idea of how to make more money. I know Mark and i am surprised he is asking to do this. He owns 8 houses in our neighborhood, directly across from my house. I know they are all rented and creating income, so i know this is not the motivation, he does not really need more money to add to his estate. I would like to speak up for this house and for leaving affordable houses with some historic value. I have owned my house since 1994 and if i were trying to move here today, it would not be affordable. Please do not vote to tear down our neighborhood and increase the taxes, that at 72 years old, are making it less and less possible every year to live here. I appreciate your consideration. Thank you, Devkirn Khalsa 221 Park Lane Austin, Texas 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 Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Shakti Sunday, October 25, 2020 10:11 AM PAZ Preservation D.11 1400 Drake Ave *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** I am protesting the demolition of 1400 Drake Avenue. As …
D.14.a - 1205 Taylor Street - inspection submitted by applicant — original pdf
Third Coast Home Inspection 1205 Taylor St Austin, TX 78702 Third Coast home Inspection 512-293-6033 Third Coast Home Inspection 8906 Ampezo Trail Austin, TX 78749 Phone: Fax: Email: cboarini@hotmail.com PROPERTY INSPECTION REPORT Prepared For: Garrett Hill (Name of Client) Concerning: 1205 Taylor St, Austin, TX 78702 (Address or Other Identification of Inspected Property) By: Craig A Boarini, Lic #10498 (Name and License Number of Inspector) 10/23/2020 (Date) (Name, License Number of Sponsoring Inspector) PURPOSE, LIMITATIONS AND INSPECTOR / CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES This property inspection report may include an inspection agreement (contract), addenda, and other information related to property conditions. If any item or comment is unclear, you should ask the inspector to clarify the findings. It is important that you carefully read ALL of this information. This inspection is subject to the rules (“Rules”) of the Texas Real Estate Commission (“TREC”), which can be found at www.trec.texas.gov. The TREC Standards of Practice (Sections 535.227-535.233 of the Rules) are the minimum standards for inspections by TREC- licensed inspectors. An inspection addresses only those components and conditions that are present, visible, and accessible at the time of the inspection. While there may be other parts, components or systems present, only those items specifically noted as being inspected were inspected. The inspector is NOT required to turn on decommissioned equipment, systems, utility services or apply an open flame or light a pilot to operate any appliance. The inspector is NOT required to climb over obstacles, move furnishings or stored items. The inspection report may address issues that are code-based or may refer to a particular code; however, this is NOT a code compliance inspection and does NOT verify compliance with manufacturer’s installation instructions. The inspection does NOT imply insurability or warrantability of the structure or its components. Although some safety issues may be addressed in this report, this inspection is NOT a safety/code inspection, and the inspector is NOT required to identify all potential hazards. In this report, the inspector shall indicate, by checking the appropriate boxes on the form, whether each item was inspected, not inspected, not present or deficient and explain the findings in the corresponding section in the body of the report form. The inspector must check the Deficient (D) box if a condition exists that adversely and materially affects the performance of a system or component or constitutes a hazard to life, limb or property as specified by the TREC …
D.18.b - 1117 Linden Street - citizen comment — original pdf
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