HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS MARCH 6, 2024 DA-2024-001855; GF-2024-014695 1135-1143 WEST SIXTH STREET 25 – 1 PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Demolish a ca. 1949 office building and attached warehouse. The front of the building, divided into offices, has lost integrity over the years and is now a two-story Postmodern structure. The rear of the building is a one-story masonry warehouse with horizontally oriented windows and large bay doors. The buildings at 1135-1143 West Sixth Street were built sometime after World War II, most likely 1949 based on archival research. It appears that the rear warehouse building originally served as a Post Office mechanic’s office and ironworks, while the front building contained offices. Other tenants included Radiant Glassheat of Austin and the warehouse for Austin Hardware Company. While the front building has lost integrity after a 1980s remodel, the rear building appears to retain some integrity as a postwar warehouse. PROPERTY EVALUATION Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The warehouse building appears to retain moderate integrity. Windows have been replaced. The office building at the front of the property retains low integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The rear portion of the building is a typical postwar warehouse building. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property 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 particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation package. LOCATION MAP 25 – 2 PROPERTY INFORMATION Photos Google Street View, 2023 25 – 3 25 – 4 Site plan exemption application, 2024 Occupancy History City Directory Research, February 2024 1955 1952 1137: Austin Hardware Co. 1139: Radiant Glassheat of Texas 1141: King Insurance Agency 1143: Clair T. Silver, chiropractor 1137: vacant 1139: vacant 1141: Paul Gregory Real Estate …
3 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS MARCH 6, 2024 HR-2023-132220 ROGERS-WASHINGTON-HOLY CROSS HISTORIC DISTRICT 2506 GIVENS AVENUE PROPOSAL Remodel and construct an addition to a contributing house. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Convert the carport into a living space, bringing the inset porch wall flush with the front wall of the house and removing the existing porch and carport supports. 2) Demolish covered porch and patio and construct a new deck and patio. 3) Remove the bay windows. Replace windows throughout, changing openings at the façade. 4) Replace roof in-kind. 5) Replace existing vinyl siding with fiber-cement siding, remaining a portion of the stone wainscoting. ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STANDARDS One-story Ranch house with horizontal vinyl siding, an inset porch and integral carport, aluminum windows, and a stone veneer water table. The Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 1. PROTECTED FAÇADES. Protected facades are defined as the front façade, front 50% of the side facades, and front 75% of the corner side yard façade, as illustrated below. Non-protected facades are the remaining facades of the building. 1.1 Retain and preserve protected facades. 1.2 Do not change the character, appearance, configuration, or materials of protected façades, except to restore buildings to their original appearance. 1.3 Do not add conjectural architectural features (e.g., do not add a front porch to a house that never had one). 1.4 Work to non-protected facades must be appropriate. However, the guidelines recognize that change will occur and that alterations and additions may be required on these non-protected facades. The proposed project alters the character, appearance, configuration, and materials of protected façades. Work on non- protected façades appears mostly appropriate. 4.1 EXTERIOR WALLS 4.1.1 Retain original exterior materials, including siding and trim. Wood and historic masonry and features such as texture, tooling, bonding patterns, and joint treatment are protected and must be retained. 4.1.2 Repair rather than replace original exterior materials. 4.1.3 When replacement of historic original exterior material is necessary due to severe deterioration or damage, the replacement shall match the historic element in appearance, dimension, form, color, reflectivity, finish, and texture. 4.1.4 Do not apply aluminum, vinyl, or other synthetic siding as a replacement for a primary building material. Artificial siding materials have been documented to cause serious, costly, and often irreparable damage to underlying materials and structural …
4 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS MARCH 6, 2024 HR-2023-059471 ROBERTSON/STUART & MAIR HISTORIC DISTRICT 804 WALLER STREET PROPOSAL Construct an addition. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STANDARDS 1) Remove rear porch. Remove and relocate existing windows at the rear of the house. 2) Construct a two-story addition with a deck on the north side of the existing building. The addition is clad in horizontal wood siding with a metal roof to match the existing house. The addition is constructed at the rear of the building, with the two-story portion connected with a one-story hyphen. The proposed roofline is cross-gabled, and the proposed fenestration includes fixed undivided windows at regular intervals. One-story cottage with a side-gabled roof and gabled covered porch, horizontal wood siding, and a metal roof. The Robertson/Stuart & Mair Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 1.3. Additions to Contributing Buildings New additions should be compatible with the historic building by reflecting the scale, massing, and/or materials of the historic building, but differentiated enough so that they are not confused as historic or original to the building. The proposed addition appears appropriately designed and differentiated. It reflects the massing and materials of the historic building but is set apart by modern fenestration and a one-story hyphen. If designing an addition in a contemporary style, reflect the scale, massing, and/or materials of the historic building; if designing an addition in a style that reflects the style of the historic building, differentiate the scale, massing, and/or materials, at least slightly. The proposed addition is appropriately differentiated. Design new additions that are subordinate to and do not overpower the historic building. The proposed addition appears subordinate; though it is two stories, its substantial setback reduces its visual impact. Construct additions that avoid the removal or obstruction of any historic exterior features on the front of the building or the sides within 15 feet of the front. Set back a new ground-level addition a minimum of 15 feet measured from the front wall of the building (excluding the porch). The proposed addition is appropriately set back and does not remove or obscure historic elements on the front or sides of the building. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the application. LOCATION MAP 4 – 2
IMPERVIOUS COVER KEYNOTES 1 Provide tree protection per COA Environmental Criteria Manual Section 3.5.2. As much of full CRZ will be preserved at natural grade with natural ground cover. No cut or fill greater than 4" will be located closer to trunk than 1/2 CRZ radius. No cut or fill within 1/4 CRZ. LOT SIZE - 3821 SF MAX IMPERVIOUS - 2484 SF (65% PER URBAN HOME INFILL OPTION) EXISTING 1st FLOOR - 824 SF DRIVEWAY - 345 SF RTN'G WALLS - 93 SF CVR'D PORCH - 48 SF WALKWAY - 31 SF AC PAD - 9 SF PROPSED ADDITION 1st FLOOR - 452 SF CVR'D DECK - 128 SF TOTAL (51%) IMPERVIOUS - 1930 SF 1 SITE PLAN SCALE: 1/16" = 1'-0" 5'-8" 1'-6" 16'-9" 54'-2 1/2" 8'-0" " 6 - ' 5 515.3' K C A B T E S E D I S ' 5 " 0 - ' 6 1 " 0 - ' 7 515.2' ' 8 5 . 0 7 W " 9 '0 9 2 ° 7 1 N 5 1 5 1 AC 5 1 5 ADDITION EXISTING FULL CRZ " 2 - ' 6 2 " 0 - ' 0 4 1/2 CRZ 22'-3 1/2" (N 63°00'00"E 54.80') 5' REAR SETBACK PER URBAN HOME INFILL OPTION 5 1 7 CVR'D DECK 516 520.9' HG TENT #2 " 2 / 1 0 - ' 8 " 0 - ' 6 1 520.6' HG TENT #1 K C A B T E S E D I S ' 5 ' 7 5 . 0 7 E " 2 4 8 3 ° 7 1 S ' 14'-0 1/2" PARKING #2 " 0 - ' 7 " 0 - ' 3 1 Y E L L A ' 0 2 1/4 CRZ 19" HACKBERRY 5 1 6 G " 2 / 1 4 - ' 6 1 517.0' 517.66 CVR'D PORCH 1 K L A W 20' FRONT SETBACK PER URBAN HOME INFILL OPTION EM 5 1 7 BUILDING LINE 518 PARKING #1 5 1 9 " 2 - ' 3 1 " 7 - ' 2 1 520.0' 520.0' 518.2' (S 63°00'00" W 54.80') WM NAIL+BM 517.93 804 WALLER STREET (60' R.O.W.) T E E R T S R E L L A W 4 0 8 2 0 7 8 7 X T , I N T S U A N DATE: …
5 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS MARCH 6, 2024 HR-2024-007660 HYDE PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 4204 AVENUE H PROPOSAL Construct a second-floor addition. Replace the foundation and roof. Restore front windows. Construct a new garage. Construct a pool. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Construct a second-floor addition, clad in reused teardrop siding and new matching siding. 2) Replace the foundation with concrete footers. 3) Restore the front windows, replacing deteriorated wood elements in-kind. 4) Replace the metal roof with a new metal roof. 5) Construct a new rear garage. 6) Construct a new pool. 7) Add screened patio to rear and covered porch to front of building. ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STANDARDS One-story Craftsman bungalow with covered entry, horizontal wood siding, 1:1 wood windows, and traditional Craftsman detailing. The Hyde Park Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 1. General Standards 1.1: Prevention of Demolition Demolition of any contributing structure is strongly discouraged under all circumstances. The proposed project demolishes the rear of the building to construct a new addition. 1.2: Retention of Historic Style Respect the historic style of existing structures and retain their historic features, including character-defining elements and building scale. The proposed project retains some historic features at the front of the building, but changes its scale. 1.3: Avoidance of False Historicism Respect each contributing structure as an example of the architecture of its time. Do not make alterations that have no historic basis, such as the addition of gingerbread trim to a 1920s bungalow. Do not give an existing contributing structure a “historic” appearance it never had. The proposed addition and garage include details that make differentiation of new from historic materials challenging, such as exposed rafter tails and triangular eave brackets. It extends the roofline and replaces the existing bracket in the new location. It extends the chimney to a height it did not originally require. 1.4: Appropriate Treatment Options for Contributing or Potentially Contributing Structures 1. Preserve the historic fabric: Repair deteriorated historic features and architectural elements. 2. Reconstruct missing or un-repairable architectural features with the following: a) Recycled historic materials that approximate the size and match the scale, profile, and appearance of the deteriorated or missing feature, if available. b) New material that that approximates the size and matches the scale, profile, and appearance of the historic material. Reconstruct or …
POOL NEW PATIO NEW BED 1 KING NEW SCREENED PATIO NEW BATH 1 NEW FAMILY NEW KITCHEN NEW W.I.C. NEW DRAWING ROOM NEW COVERED DECK NEW OFFICE NEW LDRY NEW DINING A-4
6 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS MARCH 6, 2024 HR-2023-087103; C14H-1991-0009 A.O. WATSON HOUSE 402 WEST 12TH STREET PROPOSAL Replace non-original façade elements, construct an elevator tower, add landscaping, and rework the existing three-story addition. Replace windows with matching units in original openings at the secondary façade. Remove non-original accessibility and landscape elements, creating a new accessible ground-floor entrance with a ramp. Replace roof in-kind with cedar shakes. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) South (main) elevation: Replace the non-original upper-story window with a more appropriately sized opening and configuration to match the historic window below. Add terraced landscaping. Remove the existing non-original railing and replace it, matching the proportions of the original railing above. 2) West: Construct a new brick elevator tower. Replace existing replacement windows in-kind, matching openings and proportions. Construct a flat-roofed, one-story covered breezeway. 3) East: Replace window in-kind. Construct a new ADA ramp. Set the addition back 1’ on this side from the original façade. Construct a new brick egress stairway. 4) North (rear): Remove and rebuild the existing three-story addition. The proposed addition features a flat roof, mostly transparent curtainwall, and interior egress stairs. Construct a pool behind brick walls to match landscaping at the adjacent lawn. ARCHITECTURE Two-story Queen Anne built in 1897. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects at historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards The proposed project removes mostly non-original and deteriorated material from the building, replacing in-kind where beyond repair and utilizing physical and photographic evidence for replacement elements. 3. Roofs The proposed project replaces the cedar shake roof in-kind. 4. Exterior walls and trim The proposed project repairs the existing siding. 5. Windows, doors, and screens The proposed project utilizes existing openings and replaces windows in-kind where deteriorated and/or nonoriginal at secondary façades only. Historic-age windows at the original façade do not appear to be slated for replacement. 6. Porches The proposed project replaces the existing non-historic porch railing with a more proportionally appropriate railing matching the original second-floor railing. 7. Chimneys The proposed project does not remove or replace the existing chimneys. Residential additions 1. Location The proposed addition is located in place of an existing addition. 6 – 2 2. Scale, massing, …
7 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS MARCH 6, 2024 HR-2024-008448 HYDE PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 4411 AVENUE B PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS DESIGN STANDARDS Construct a second-floor addition to a one-story noncontributing garage behind a contributing house. The proposed addition is clad in painted lapped siding to match the existing siding and features fiberglass and metal casement doors and windows. It is two stories in height, with a gabled roof and rear spiral staircase. The Hyde Park Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 1.4: Appropriate Treatment Options for Contributing or Potentially Contributing Structures The applicant has provided documentation that the garage was not constructed during the historic period. The proposed project materials match the scale, profile, and appearance of the existing materials and are compatible with the main structure on the property. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. COMMITTEE FEEDBACK Ensure that the addition will not be visible from the street. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the application. The applicant has provided the information requested by the Committee. LOCATION MAP 7 – 2
HIGHEST NAT GRADE ZONE 1 HIGHEST NAT GRADE ZONE 1 HIGHEST NAT GRADE ZONE 1 HIGHEST NAT GRADE ZONE 2 HIGHEST NAT GRADE ZONE 3 40'-0" McMANSION ZONE 1 40'-0" McMANSION ZONE 2 35'-6 1/2" McMANSION ZONE 3 1237'10" 34'-0" TWO CAR PARKING 14" TREE 10" TREE " 6 - ' 8 Y A W E V R D I [E] HVAC 1238'0" 129'10.2" S 62°54'11" E 1238'0" O H E O H E O H E [E] OVERHEAD POWER LINE TO [E] ELECTRICAL SERVICE index of drawings sheet description sp 1 a 1 a 2 a 3 a 4 a 5 SITE PLAN; PERSPECTIVES; PROJECT NOTES FLOOR PLANS + ROOF PLAN; DOOR + WINDOW SCHEDULES BUILDING ELEVATIONS BUILDING SECTIONS; PLAN DETAILS + INTERIOR ELEVATIONS CONSTRUCTION DETAILS REFLECTED CEILING, LIGHTING, POWER PLANS 1/8"=1'-0" 1/4" = 1'-0" 1/4" = 1'-0" 1/4"=1'-0" + 3/8"=1'-0" 1"=1'-0" + 3"=1'-0" 1/4" = 1'-0" STRUCTURAL NOTES FOUNDATION PLAN + DETAILS CEILING FRAMING PLAN DETAILS FRAMING DETAILS ROOF FRAMING s 0.0 s 1.0 s 2.0 s 3.0 s 3.1 s 4.0 s 5.0 WIND BRACING PLANS + DETAILS s 6.0 s 6.1 s6.2 DETAILS DETAILS DETAILS scale AS NOTED AS NOTED AS NOTED AS NOTED NTS AS NOTED AS NOTED AS NOTED AS NOTED AS NOTED [E] DRIVEWAY NO CONSTRUCTION ACCESS IN FRONT YARD. TREE PROTECTION NOT REQUIRED b e u n e v a 1 2'-6 " 1 / 2 C R Z " 3 - ' 6 Z R C 4 / 1 23" TREE 25" TREE BRICK PAVER BRICK PAVER 5'-9" 1/4 CRZ 11'-6" 1/2 CRZ ' E " 9 3 3 0 ° 7 2 N " 4 2 . ' 5 7 [E] SIDEWALK [E] CONC + BRICK PATH TO REMAIN DASHED LINE OF TOPOGRAPHY CONTOURS 1 site plan Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0" [e] single family 1 story wd frame peir and beam [E] WD PORCH 6'-0" 1/4 CRZ 24" TREE 1 1 2 / 2 ' - 0 C " R Z I E N I L G N D L I U B F R E T P A H C B U S 25'-0" SETBACK 1238'0" O H E " 0 - ' 5 K C A B T E S O H E lots 5,6+7 block 7 9727.5 sq ft [E] WD DECK +STAIRS 18" TREE note [E] DECOMPOSED GRAVEL PATHS NOT SHOWN (NOT CONTRIBUTING TO IMPERVIOUS COVER) …
34'-0" TWO CAR PARKING " 6 - ' 8 Y A W E V R D I 14" TREE 10" TREE [E] HVAC O H E O H E O H E [E] OVERHEAD POWER LINE TO [E] ELECTRICAL SERVICE preliminary FOR REVIEW PURPOSES ONLY. NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMITTING OR CONSTRUCTION. ARCHITECT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACTIONS RESULTING FROM UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THESE DRAWINGS. 129'10.2" S 62°54'11" E O H E " 0 - ' 5 K C A B T E S O H E E H O O O H H E E O O H H E E E H O 1238'0" O H E O H E E L B A T R O P T E L I O T E H O E H O 5'-0" SETBACK y e l l a d e v a p E H O ' W " 7 0 3 0 ° 7 2 S " 6 . 9 4 7 ' 72" DIA EXTERIOR METAL SPIRAL STAIR EXISTING E H O E H O E H O E H O " 0 - ' 8 " 0 - ' 8 20'-0" CONST TRASH/SPOILS 20'-0" MATL STAGING AREA 25'-5 1/2" covered porch ADDITION lots 5,6+7 block 7 9727.5 sq ft WASTEWATER CLEANOUT note [E] DECOMPOSED GRAVEL PATHS NOT SHOWN (NOT CONTRIBUTING TO IMPERVIOUS COVER) " 8 - ' 0 1 1238'0" [E] WD DECK +STAIRS 18" TREE HIGHEST ADJ GRADE ELEVATION " 0 - ' 2 1 AVERAGE ADJ GRADE main room EXISTING office ADDITION 9'-0" [E] HVAC bathroom EXISTING OHE 1238'0" N 63°00'00" W 129'10.34" " 0 - ' 5 K C A B T E S LOWEST ADJ GRADE OHE 1238'0" G N I T S I X E OHE 1238'0" HIGHEST NAT GRADE ZONE 1 HIGHEST NAT GRADE ZONE 1 GAS METER 1 2'-6 " 1 / 2 C R Z " 3 - ' 6 Z R C 4 / 1 23" TREE 25" TREE BRICK PAVER BRICK PAVER 5'-9" 1/4 CRZ 11'-6" 1/2 CRZ ' E " 9 3 3 0 ° 7 2 N " 4 2 . ' 5 7 b e u n e v a [E] DRIVEWAY NO CONSTRUCTION ACCESS IN FRONT YARD. TREE PROTECTION NOT REQUIRED [E] SIDEWALK [E] WATER METER [E] CONC + BRICK PATH TO REMAIN DASHED LINE OF TOPOGRAPHY CONTOURS [E] WD PORCH …
b e u n e v a [E] DRIVEWAY NO CONSTRUCTION ACCESS IN FRONT YARD. TREE PROTECTION NOT REQUIRED [E] SIDEWALK [E] WATER METER [E] CONC + BRICK PATH TO REMAIN DASHED LINE OF TOPOGRAPHY CONTOURS HIGHEST NAT GRADE ZONE 1 HIGHEST NAT GRADE ZONE 1 GAS METER 1 2'-6 " 1 / 2 C R Z " 3 - ' 6 Z R C 4 / 1 23" TREE 25" TREE BRICK PAVER BRICK PAVER 5'-9" 1/4 CRZ 11'-6" 1/2 CRZ ' E " 9 3 3 0 ° 7 2 N " 4 2 . ' 5 7 34'-0" TWO CAR PARKING " 6 - ' 8 Y A W E V R D I 14" TREE 10" TREE [E] HVAC [e] single family 1 story wd frame peir and beam [E] WD PORCH 6'-0" 1/4 CRZ 24" TREE 1 1 2 / 2 ' - 0 C " R Z I E N I L G N D L I U B F R E T P A H C B U S 25'-0" SETBACK 1 site plan Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0" 129'10.2" S 62°54'11" E O H E " 0 - ' 5 K C A B T E S O H E O H E O H E O H E " 0 - ' 8 " 0 - ' 8 20'-0" CONST TRASH/SPOILS 20'-0" MATL STAGING AREA 25'-5 1/2" covered porch ADDITION lots 5,6+7 block 7 9727.5 sq ft WASTEWATER CLEANOUT note [E] DECOMPOSED GRAVEL PATHS NOT SHOWN (NOT CONTRIBUTING TO IMPERVIOUS COVER) " 8 - ' 0 1 1238'0" [E] WD DECK +STAIRS 18" TREE HIGHEST ADJ GRADE ELEVATION " 0 - ' 2 1 AVERAGE ADJ GRADE main room EXISTING office ADDITION 9'-0" [E] HVAC bathroom EXISTING OHE 1238'0" N 63°00'00" W 129'10.34" " 0 - ' 5 K C A B T E S LOWEST ADJ GRADE OHE 1238'0" G N I T S I X E OHE 1238'0" E H O O O H H E E O O H H E E E H O 1238'0" O H E O H E E L B A T R O P T E L I O T E H O E H O 5'-0" SETBACK y e l l a d e v a p E H O ' W " 7 0 3 0 ° 7 2 S " …
