UPDATE: EQUITY-BASED HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN Historic Landmark Commission – September 27, 2021 Alonso Estrada, “Equidad” mural at Mexic-Arte Museum bit.ly/ATXpresplan MEETING SCHEDULE Essential Background and Process July 29 Aug. 30 Sept. 23 Introduction and goals Equity workshop Decision-making Topics Oct. 14 Nov. 18 Dec. 9 Jan. 13 Feb. 10 Vision for the plan / Heritage in Austin (part 1) Heritage in Austin (part 2) Preservation tools Processes and fees Community preservation MEETING SCHEDULE Topics (con’t) March 10 April 14 May 12 Review draft plan June 9 Preservation and… Economic development, property rights Outreach, education, and engagement Topic TBD Review compiled recommendations / Discuss next steps MEETING 1: INTRODUCTION + GOALS MEETING 2: EQUITY WORKSHOP MEETING 3: DECISION-MAKING 1. Vision: Does the plan offer a clear vision for historic preservation that can be used by stakeholders to communicate and collaborate? Do all recommendations support that vision? 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. Process: Has the process of developing the preservation plan been welcoming and accessible to community members with a range of viewpoints, regardless of previous preservation experience? Education: Does the plan educate readers about the benefits of historic preservation and how preservation relates to key topics such as property rights, displacement, and affordability? Expansion: Does the plan recognize historically underrepresented people, places, and stories? Does it expand what is considered “historic”? Effectiveness: Are the plan’s recommendations for policies, programs, and incentives grounded in good practices from around the U.S. and the world? Practicality: Does the plan balance big-picture thinking with specific, actionable, measurable recommendations that recognize legal constraints? Does the plan include a realistic strategy for regular updates? 7. Accessibility: Does the plan recommend ways to make historic preservation processes more accessible to community members, especially those who aren’t familiar with the processes? Is the plan itself easy to understand? Equity: Are the expected benefits of the plan’s recommendations equitably distributed? Are negative impacts minimized, particularly for communities that have historically been disadvantaged by public policies? Connection: Does the plan advance livability, affordability, and other community values, particularly for historically underrepresented communities? 10. Support: Is the plan supported by working group members, policymakers, City departments, allied organizations, and community members? MEETING 3: DECISION-MAKING Equity evaluation framework Goal: Ensure that the plan’s recommendations benefit—or at least do not harm—communities of color who have been historically underrepresented in preservation efforts and harmed by previous public policies. EQUITY EVALUATION FRAMEWORK Does the …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Committee Roster, September 2021 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Role of the committee 1) Perform a preliminary review of applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, National Register building permits, and other projects with applicants and make recommendations to applicants and to the Commission regarding the approval or disapproval of those applications; 2) Provide technical advice and guidance to applicants for Certificates of Appropriateness, National Register building permits, and other projects, as appropriate; and 3) Request further information from applicants when necessary to determine whether to recommend approval of an application to the Commission. 1) Review and make recommendations regarding annual grant applications made to the Heritage Grant Program of the Economic Development Department; 2) Prepare such proposed forms and modifications thereto as may be needed by the Commission for review of such grant applications and make recommendations to the Commission for adoption; and 3) Do, perform and discharge such other duties and responsibilities as the Chair of the Commission may from time to time delegate to the Committee. Members Kevin Koch Terri Myers Beth Valenzuela GRANTS COMMITTEE Role of the committee Members Witt Featherston Kelly Little Blake Tollett OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Role of the committee Commission for adoption; 1) Prepare proposed rules and regulations and any modifications thereto, and recommend them to the 2) Prepare proposed forms and modifications thereto as may be needed by the Commission and recommend them to the Commission for adoption; 3) Prepare proposed brochures, pamphlets and other publications as may be necessary and recommend them to the Commission for adoption; and 4) Do, perform, and discharge such other duties and responsibilities as the Chair of the Commission may from time to time delegate to the Committee. 1 Members Witt Featherston Kelly Little Vacant PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Role of the committee 1) Prepare a proposed Preservation Plan and when completed, recommend it to the Commission for adoption; 2) Annually review the Preservation Plan of the City of Austin and make recommendations for modifications and amendments thereto to the Commission for adoption; 3) Investigate and suggest sources of funds for preservation and restoration activities and acquisitions; and 4) Do, perform and discharge such other duties and responsibilities as the Chair of the Commission may from time to time delegate to the Committee. Members Ben Heimsath Terri Myers Beth Valenzuela 2
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Bill W Friday, September 24, 2021 4:19 PM PAZ Preservation C14H-2021-0144 3004 Belmont Circle *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Commissioners: The Historic Review Committee of the Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association has reviewed and discussed the designation of this property as Historic. We do NOT oppose this. (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
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Bill W Friday, September 24, 2021 4:48 PM PAZ Preservation C14H-2017-0082 HR 21-084469 1616 Northwood Road *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Commissioners: The Historic Review Committee of the Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association has reviewed and discussed the plans for fencing and construction of a pool. We rely on the COA Arborist to determine if the pool construction is feasible. This is the Mcdonald-Doughtie House, a Historic Landmark house. We do NOT oppose this if the COA Arborist agrees that the project is feasible. (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
Clarksville. C.1. PR-2021-055578, 1805 Waterston Avenue My name is Mary Reed and I am speaking on behalf of the Clarksville Community Development Corporation (CCDC) as its board president. We are the neighborhood organization for historic We oppose release of a demo permit for 1805 Waterston Avenue for several reasons in addition to the fact that the home contributes to the Clarksville National Register Historic District. • First, the home at this address is not in a state of disrepair – it’s a fully remodeled home that Nalle Custom Homes purchased for over a million dollars! • Second, it makes no sense from an environmental standpoint to send a perfectly good house to the landfill. • Third, the new house Nalle wants to build will make Clarksville even less affordable than it is now and may very well force some current residents who are already struggling with the cost of housing in the neighborhood to move. • And finally, Nalle’s proposed new home is totally inappropriate for Clarksville. For starters, it’s too busy, too big, too tall, it’s architecture is incompatible with the simple traditional architecture of the neighborhood, it features brick accents and a brick chimney – brick is not a building material used in Clarksville -- and it has double front-facing garages. The house design may be appropriate for Tarrytown, Westlake, or suburbia, but not for Clarksville. Since June 3, when representatives of the CCDC first met with Jesse Nalle of Nalle Custom Homes, we have tried to get the company to revise its plans to make them more Clarksville. We provided him with specific suggestions and also recommended that he drive around Clarksville to get a sense of the neighborhood. Initially, Mr. Nalle appeared very open to our thoughts and ideas and said that he would send us new plans based on our comments. Over the ensuing months in email exchanges with him, he repeatedly promised that new plans would be coming, but we have seen nothing. In fact, the drawings in the backup materials for this case are exactly what we saw when we met with Mr. Nalle nearly four months ago. The CCDC asks that therefore that you deny the requested demo permit and ask Nalle Custom Homes to meet with members of the Architectural Review Committee for specific guidance on designing a home that is in keeping with historic Clarksville. Thank you.
Allen, Amber From: Sent: Subject: Bill W Friday, September 24, 2021 4:34 HistRevComm@BWNA.groups.io 2021-134003 PR HR 21-136955 1908 W. 33rd Street *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Commissioners: The Historic Review Committee of the Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association has been in contact with the owner of 1908 W 33rd, and reviewed and discussed the conceptual drawings they sent to us . We do not feel that the conceptual drawings (they are stamped “NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMITTING OR CONSTRUCTION” ) are sufficient to make a decision and respectfully request a POSTPONEMENT of this hearing until next month, giving the owner/architect time to finalize their building plans and giving us time to review them. We would like to point out that this property is a Contributing Property to the Old West Austin Historic District, built in 1949 and has outstanding stonework on the front. Thank you for your consideration. Bill Woods Historic Review Committee Bryker Woods NA ‐‐ 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.3. HR-2021-115725, 1104 Toyath My name is Mary Reed and I am speaking on behalf of the Clarksville Community Development Corporation (CCDC) as its board president. We object to the plans for the new home Paradisa Homes wants to build at 1104 Toyath because it’s incompatible with other homes on the street and with the mass and scale of traditional Clarksville architecture. Aside from the board and batten siding, Paradisa seems to have assumed that the kind of home it builds in other neighborhoods, mostly non-historic neighborhoods from what we can tell by visiting the company’s website, would be appropriate for Clarksville. Paradisa Homes also appears to have overlooked the impact of their home’s height on its neighbors and especially on the Lawson House, the landmarked home next door. It will loom over that house. Furthermore, the roof deck ensures that the next door neighbors on Toyath as well as several neighbors in the 1800 block of West 11th whose backyards abut the back yard of 1104, will lose their privacy. We would like Paradisa go back to the drawing board and design a home more fitting for Clarksville and for the 1100 block of Toyath in particular. Thank you.
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: sylvia marroquin Monday, September 27, 2021 9:52 AM PAZ Preservation Historic Case # PR-21-113815 review case # GF-21-118300 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Please enter these 3 protests to Historic case # PR-21-113815. The hearing is scheduled for today beginning at 6pm. ‐‐ Sylvia Marroquin Armadillo Realty No e-mails sent or received shall constitute a legally binding contract unless and until a written contract is signed by the "parties". 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
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Lois Kim Friday, September 24, 2021 3:00 PM Allen, Amber Support for 1505 Travis Heights Boulevard renovation Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Completed *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Ms. Allen, We wanted to contact you about our support for the renovation project at 1505 Travis Heights Boulevard. We have lived in Travis Heights since 1998 and love the character, trees, and community of our neighborhood. There are many historic structures throughout the neighborhood, and we certainly support preserving the character and scale while also supporting updates and improvements that enhance the overall quality of the neighborhood in an appropriate way. We are around the corner from our neighbors Paige and Andy Hart who have shared the renovation plans by Merzbau Design Collective. We find the changes to be appropriate and attractive. With updates to siding, roof, and windows that preserves the cottage structure and maintains the street scale, we support their proposal that will enhance the overall quality of the Boulevard. Regards, Lois Kim and Phillip Reed 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
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Katherine Dowdy Sunday, September 26, 2021 3:49 PM PAZ Preservation; Allen, Amber Re: Historic case number# PR-2021-134031; review case # GF 21-139069; address 4512 Ave C *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Case Number: GF 21‐139069 ‐4512 Avenue C Contact: Amber Allen, (512) 974‐3393 Public Hearing: Historic Landmark Commission, Sep. 27, 2021 Hi Amber and Historic Landmark Commission, I re‐read the letter sent to our house and wanted to make sure I submitted my comments correctly, So I am resending. Also, wanted to make sure my comments were clearer. My concern is that the siding of this house is asbestos. I am fine with the demolition but want assurance that the demolition will follow the guidelines of demolition with asbestos siding. I worry about the long term safety of the surrounding area and neighborhood and how demolition of a house with asbestos siding may cause asbestos dust. From my understanding, a hose on the demolition during the demolition would not be enough. I believe the siding needs to be removed prior to demolition. Thank you, Kathy Dowdy On Fri, Sep 24, 2021 at 12:16 PM Katherine Dowdy My concern is the siding of this house is abestos. I want assurance that appropriate and legal measures and steps will be taken in the demolition of this house to assure the safety of the surrounding area and neighborhood from abestos and abestos dust. A hose on the demolition during the demolition would not be enough. I believe it needs to be removed prior to demolition from what I understand. Thank you, Kathy Dowdy 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. wrote: 1
Historic Landmark Commission September 27, 2021 Proposed Demolition Permit 2501 Inwood Austin Texas Prepared for By Vincent Gerard & Associates, Inc. Land Planning, Development & Zoning Consultants 1715 South Capital Of Texas Highway, Suite 207 Austin, Texas 78746 Vincentgerard.com | (512) 328-2693 Architectural Summary *Structure – “Midcentury Modern” by Definition MidCentury Modern Preservation Society- Glass and large windows (some), straight flat lines (no), open and split level Spaces (no), minimal Ornamentation & furniture with many build-ins (shelves), immersed in nature (Yes). Residential Structure does not meet Typical Midcentury Modern Further – numerous additions and extensions occurred post 1948 Antenna Configuration Historic Landmark Commission• Austin Texas - 2501 Inwood Examples of Midcentury Modern Multiple Lines/Windows/Open Space/Levels Antenna Configuration Historic Landmark Commission• Austin Texas - 2501 Inwood Antenna Configuration Historic Landmark Commission• Austin Texas - 2501 Inwood Hugh McMath UT School of Architecture Deans, Past & Present Antenna Configuration Historic Landmark Commission• Austin Texas - 2501 Inwood Hugh McMath Chairman 1946-50, Acting Chair 1955-56. Would make may trips to Monterrey Mexico Developed courses in the Pre-Hispanic and colonial architecture of Mexico, Is listed as a consultant/Architect for the Instituto Tecnologico of Monterrey Mexico Antenna Configuration Historic Landmark Commission• Austin Texas - 2501 Inwood Ned Cole Builder & Developer, President of Fabricon in 1950’s. He was an officer (Treasurer) along 4 others in Plancon (builders) Sold Hugh McMath two Lots on Inwood Place. Started a Prefabrication Company (Fabricon) in East Austin – cabinets and shelves, Key player in developing the “Air Conditioned Village” in Austin Moved to Baton Rouge LA in the 1961. Is 2501 Inwood His best example of architecture? What other Ned Cole Homesites been restored/preserved? Plancon had 3 other partners, did Ned Cole actually build this? Historic Landmark Commission• Austin Texas - 2501 Inwood Antenna Configuration Fabricon Shelves The current owner Would like to donate the existing shelves & closet in the McMath House To the Austin Historical Society Or the University Of Texas. Antenna Configuration Historic Landmark Commission• Austin Texas - 2501 Inwood John McIntyre PE Report Antenna Configuration Historic Landmark Commission• Austin Texas - 2501 Inwood Summary *2501 Inwood Does not meet all the criteria for a Historic Structure, *Interesting homesite - 1 Bedroom House, but does not fit into Midcentury Modern, Numerous add-ons and additions, Hugh McMath was certainly a mainstay in the UT School of Architecture however he was not a TITAN as some of the …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Nathan Wilkes Sunday, September 26, 2021 3:56 PM Allen, Amber GF 21-135466 Object to Demolition in Historic District *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** In looking at the house I feel that the quality is such that it should be preserved and any renovations be required to preserve its character. The house appears to be traditional wood framed with horizontal wood siding with protruding front porch indicative of traditional houses in the neighborhood and better quality than board and batton construction that is sometimes seen. With the ADU ordinance (I'm generally supportive of density and AUDs) there is now tremendous economic pressure to remove these type of old structures for new double units that sell $1.5‐2 million. This economic pressure puts extreme pricing pressure on this neighborhood and undermines assets like these in this historic district. Thanks for the consideration, Nathan Wilkes 2021‐09‐26 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
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Agnes Sekowski Monday, September 27, 2021 8:28 AM Sadowsky, Steve; Allen, Amber GF 21-135466 Objection to Demolition of home in Historic District Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear friend at the COA, As a resident of Blackshear Prospect Hill neighborhood, I feel strongly that this structure and any other capable of being preserved, be denied demolition. Furthermore, any renovations to such units should be required to preserve its character. With the ridiculous cost of housing in this neighborhood, there is tremendous pressure to remove these type of old structures for big new units that sell $1.5‐2 million. As a result, or neighborhood has largely lost many remnants of its historic character (not to mention that many of the residents for whom the Historic Black District designation was given can no longer afford to live here.. But I digress). Tearing down well made historic homes in the area only adds to the economic pressure on the neighborhood and also sends housing materials that are far superior to those being used today to the landfill. If you can't save the house on site, please at least mandate that it be relocated.. But ideally, keep it in tact on site. Thanks for the consideration, Agnes Sekowski 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
August 25th, 2021 Historic Landmark Commission P. O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 Re: 1204 E. 6th Street – Austin, TX 78702 I, Irene Sanchez, am one of the former heirs of the house and property located at 1204 E. 6th Street in Austin, Texas. This home was in my family for 75 years. Over the decades, we witnessed East 6th Street evolve drastically to become the vibrant commercial district that it is today. While our home played a large role in our lives, we recognized that the location was no longer ideal for single-family use as it is now heavily populated with entertainment venues and many other commercial uses. Therefore, we decided to sell the property in 2021. The new owners of this property have stated that they would like to relocate the house, which is over 100 years old, to a more fitting residential location where restoration will be more fitting and viable. I am providing my support for the application for this relocation. Sincerely, Irene Sanchez Irene Sanchez
UPDATE: EQUITY-BASED HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN Historic Landmark Commission – September 27, 2021 Alonso Estrada, “Equidad” mural at Mexic-Arte Museum bit.ly/ATXpresplan MEETING SCHEDULE Essential Background and Process July 29 Aug. 30 Sept. 23 Introduction and goals Equity workshop Decision-making Topics Oct. 14 Nov. 18 Dec. 9 Jan. 13 Feb. 10 Vision for the plan / Heritage in Austin (part 1) Heritage in Austin (part 2) Preservation tools Processes and fees Community preservation MEETING SCHEDULE Topics (con’t) March 10 April 14 May 12 Review draft plan June 9 Preservation and… Economic development, property rights Outreach, education, and engagement Topic TBD Review compiled recommendations / Discuss next steps MEETING 1: INTRODUCTION + GOALS MEETING 2: EQUITY WORKSHOP MEETING 3: DECISION-MAKING 1. Vision: Does the plan offer a clear vision for historic preservation that can be used by stakeholders to communicate and collaborate? Do all recommendations support that vision? 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. Process: Has the process of developing the preservation plan been welcoming and accessible to community members with a range of viewpoints, regardless of previous preservation experience? Education: Does the plan educate readers about the benefits of historic preservation and how preservation relates to key topics such as property rights, displacement, and affordability? Expansion: Does the plan recognize historically underrepresented people, places, and stories? Does it expand what is considered “historic”? Effectiveness: Are the plan’s recommendations for policies, programs, and incentives grounded in good practices from around the U.S. and the world? Practicality: Does the plan balance big-picture thinking with specific, actionable, measurable recommendations that recognize legal constraints? Does the plan include a realistic strategy for regular updates? 7. Accessibility: Does the plan recommend ways to make historic preservation processes more accessible to community members, especially those who aren’t familiar with the processes? Is the plan itself easy to understand? Equity: Are the expected benefits of the plan’s recommendations equitably distributed? Are negative impacts minimized, particularly for communities that have historically been disadvantaged by public policies? Connection: Does the plan advance livability, affordability, and other community values, particularly for historically underrepresented communities? 10. Support: Is the plan supported by working group members, policymakers, City departments, allied organizations, and community members? MEETING 3: DECISION-MAKING Equity evaluation framework Goal: Ensure that the plan’s recommendations benefit—or at least do not harm—communities of color who have been historically underrepresented in preservation efforts and harmed by previous public policies. DRAFT EQUITY EVALUATION FRAMEWORK Does …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MONDAY, September 27, 2021 – 6:00 PM MEETING WILL BE HELD IN PERSON AT CITY HALL Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. COMMISSION MEMBERS: x x x x x x Terri Myers, Chair Ben Heimsath, Vice Chair Anissa Castillo Witt Featherston Kevin Koch Carl Larosche x x x ab x Kelly Little Trey McWhorter Blake Tollett Beth Valenzuela Caroline Wright AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. August 23, 2021 – Offered for consent approval MOTION: Approve the minutes, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. No items 1 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Historic Zoning, Discussion and Action on Applications for Historic District Zoning, and Requests to Consider Initiation of Historic Zoning Cases A.1. C14H-2021-0144; ZC-2021-140508 – 3004 Belmont Cir. – Discussion Council District 7 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Claire Oswalt City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider recommendation of historic zoning. Clare Oswalt spoke in favor of Historic Zoning. There were no speakers in opposition. MOTION: Close public hearing, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Tollett seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. MOTION: Postpone discussion to October 25, 2021 meeting, on a motion by Commissioner Featherston. Commissioner Little seconded the motion. Vote: 0-10. Motion failed. MOTION: Recommend historic zoning based on architecture and historical associations, on a motion by Commissioner Little. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. A.2. PR-2021-092644 – 3703 Meadowbank Dr. – Discussion Council District 10 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Linda Sullivan City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider recommendation of historic zoning. Brian Hardeman spoke in opposition to Historic Zoning. There were no speakers in favor. MOTION: Close public hearing, on a motion by Commissioner Tollett. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. MOTION: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Little seconded the …
Duewall Home Beautification McDonald-Doughtie House 1616 Northwood Road Austin, Texas 78703 List of Outdoor Home Improvements Seeking Commission Approval ● Estate Wall in place of wood fence ● Iron Fence in front yard ● Curb Appeal and Hardscape Landing at the curb ● Sidewalk Improvement Our Landscaping / Hardscaping Plan Current Photo of the House Current Wood Fence (showing this is a high priority maintenance issue) Current Hardscaping and Sidewalk (showing this is a high priority maintenance issue) ● Current Sidewalk and Dry Stack Rock “Retaining Wall” at the street (after Google Fiber went through the dry stack retaining wall). As you can see, it needs to be rehabbed for the beautification on the property. Historical Commission Item #1 - Estate Wall Replace poor quality wood fence (that is deteriorating in some places) with an estate wall, similar to other estate walls in our historic neighborhood (as shown below). Materials would include stucco over cinder block, limestone top, and possibly white brick columns as depicted below. We would like it covered in ivy as a “green screen.” Estate Wall Continued ● Clockwise: a) current fence, b) plan showing wall, c) rough sketch, d) example of wall in neighborhood Historical Commission Item #2 - Black Iron Fence ● Requesting a black decorative fence in the perimeter of our front yard as typical of our historic neighborhood to improve safety and security of the property due to a busy intersection. ● Materials to include high quality commercial grade fencing material. Historical Commission Item #3: Hardscaped Passenger Landing at the Street and Improved Sidewalk ● We would like to use the existing dry stack rock we have to reconstruct the small retaining wall as it comes from our next door neighbor’s house. ● Then at the curb, we want to cut into the yard for a landing to allow for a car door to open and a passenger to safely exit a car. ● If we are approved for an estate wall, the edge can be made out of the same stucco material as the wall. ● If an estate wall is not an option, other choices are a thick gauge metal material covered in trailing plants as to not compete with the adjacent stacked rock retaining wall at the street and coordinate with the black iron fence, or white painted brick. ● Photo examples forthcoming. Improved Curb Appeal and Hardscaping Plan ● …
1104 Charlotte St Kindra Welch and family 9/13/2021 Clarksville Cottage constructed approx 1920 720 sqft Structural Board-Batten Siding, Original front porch, original front door, 3 out of 8 original windows Heritage Tree More recent Rear porch minor structural issues with original Juniper piers Threats to the House: 1. Eastern front corner sits directly on the ground enabling deterioration of wood structure and a near constant termite invasion Threats to the House: 2. Driveway slopes towards the house Threats to the House: 3. The house is the focal point of 12th street traffic, including restaurant and retail traffic from commercial area 1 block away. New Years Eve ’03-’04 a driver crashed his truck through the front wall and into the living room. Threats to the House: 1. One corner sits directly in contact with the ground. 2. Driveway slopes towards the house 3. The house is the focal point of 12th street traffic. LONG TERM SOLUTION: Significantly Raise the House (And hopefully maintain Historic Contributing Status) EXISTING SITEPLAN DEMO BACK PORCH PUSH HOUSE AWAY FROM THE STREET APPROX. 4’- 4” AND RAISE UP 6’-7’ PROPOSED ADDITION Existing Elevation Proposed Elevation Proposed Driveway Side Elevation Proposed Rear Elevation Proposed SW Side Elevation Proposed Front Elevation Neighborhood context
todd@trbarch.com From: Sent: To: Subject: Mary Reed <mrpraustin@gmail.com> Thursday, April 15, 2021 4:19 AM Luis Zaragoza Re: Clarifying something Aubrey told you yesterday Hi Luis: The CCDC board of directors has given me permission to send the members of the HLC and staff an email indicating that although our preference of course is for 1104 Toyath to be rehabilitated so that it can remain a contributing structure in the Clarksville NRHD, we will not oppose Pardisa's demolition application. We will not oppose because Paradisa Homes heard the concerns we expressed about its original plans and as a result, designed a totally new house that is far more appropriate for Clarksville. I will send the email this week. Mary MR•PR Austin, TX 78703 512 657 5289 Be Kind "I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear." MLK On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 7:33 PM Luis Zaragoza <luis.zaragoza@paradisahomes.com> wrote: Mary, I'd like to submit to you a proposal to keep the existing form of the front facade. All materials would be new. We'll want to use as much of the original flooring as possible as well. The existing home is located inside the 25' front setback, (approx. 15') so we'd need to move the house regardless. I hope this is something you and your team are agreeable to. We would very much like to reach a decision before the HLC meeting this month, which we are on schedule for, so please let me know if you would like to hop on a call this week to discuss. 1 To help protect y our priv acy , Micro so ft Office prev ented auto matic download of this pictu re from the In ternet. On Fri, Apr 2, 2021 at 4:04 PM Luis Zaragoza <luis.zaragoza@paradisahomes.com> wrote: Good Afternoon Mary, Thanks for the information. We expect to have an elevation for you to review within the next couple of weeks, and we're interested in re-using some of the original flooring so thanks for the tip. Have a great weekend. 2 To help protect y our priv acy , Micro so ft Office prev ented auto matic download of this pictu re from the In ternet. On Thu, Mar 25, 2021 at 5:33 AM Mary Reed <mrpraustin@gmail.com> wrote: Hi Luis: I spoke with Aubrey yesterday after your meeting. He mentioned that he had told you that he …
2308 WOODLAWN BLVD., AUSTIN, TX TOPOGRAPHIC, TREE SURVEY AND RECORD BOUNDARY BEARING BASIS: NAD-83, TEXAS CENTRAL (4203) STATE PLANE SYSTEM COORDINATES FOR THIS PROJECT ARE GRID COORDINATES VERTICAL DATUM: NAVD-88 (GEOID 2012A) PER LEICA (SMARTNET), VRS (GPS) NETWORK ESTABLISHED ON SITE 5-14-2021 GRAPHIC SCALE 20 0 10 20 40 ( IN FEET ) 1 inch = ft. 20 TREE LIST TREE# 399 400 402 403 404 407 417 419 421 547 556 563 567 841 885 12" 6" 24" 21" 18" 26" 23" 24" 8" 7" 9" 9" 9" 32" 29" SIZE TYPE SPANISH OAK SPANISH OAK LIVE OAK LIVE OAK CEDAR ELM CEDAR ELM PECAN LIVE OAK LIVE OAK LIVE OAK LIVE OAK LIVE OAK LIVE OAK LIVE OAK LIVE OAK TOPOGRAPHIC & TREE SURVEY FOR A TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO TODD M. WALLACE AND LAURA WALLACE, RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NO. 2020147287 OF THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, SAME BEING ALL OF LOT 24 AND THE NORTH 87.01 FEET OF LOT 25, SUNSET HILL ENFIELD, A SUBDIVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, RECORDED IN VOLUME 3, PAGE 164 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2308 WOODLAWN BLVD., AUSTIN, TX 78703 MICHAEL JACOBS ROVNER DOC. NO. 2017011936 1 0 1 # T N I O P L O R T N O C Y E V R U S 0 0 06 0 6 4 0 6 3 0 6 2 0 6 1 0 6 0 0 6 ICV WV WM WM ICV ICV ICV ICV 407 EB BENCHMARK #1 JOSEPH FRANK PINKERTON III AND CLAIRE RADECKY PINKERTON DOC. NO. 2001030266 PP E UIT S T S E U G L O O P WADE PAUL WEBSTER DOC. NO. 2013149917 B.W. 6 0 6 4.3' B.W. GATE 5' OL. P V U E 3, P M ET FE N AL C E G. 16 4 885 B.W. EB 6 0 5 EB B.W. EB EB C O N C. E W ALK 841 SID B.W. GM 6 0 6 E G A R A G F O N E P TIO O C C S U D R E T S N O C LIMIT . C N . O W 605 C . B EB . W . B . C N O C S P E T S . W . B PUMP . W . B P.E. . W …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Tuesday, September 7, 2021 – 12:30 P.M. Street-Jones Building, Room 400A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas 1. 2. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath Terri Myers Beth Valenzuela AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 25, 2021 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. B. C. Debrief from working group’s equity workshop, held August 30, 2021 Launch of community survey in mid-September Preparation for upcoming working group meetings: C.1. September 23, 2021 C.2. October 14, 2021 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 512-974-1686 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron, Senior Planner, at 512-974-1446. 1
1. 2. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2021 – 10:30 a.m. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath X X Terri Myers Beth Valenzuela X MEETING NOTES CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 19, 2021 MOTION: Approve minutes from July 19, 2021 by Myers, Valenzuela seconds. VOTE: 2- 0, Heimsath absent. Commissioner Heimsath admitted to the meeting. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Review criteria for success Staff: Intended purpose is for general guidance, reference in plan development B. C. Committee feedback: A good place to start Consider condensing if possible, but ok if not Who will measure success? Discuss topics for working group consideration (discussion combined with C) Discuss order of topics for working group meetings Staff explained the process for sorting and organizing topic suggestions Committee feedback: Ensure that how preservation relates to other laws, programs, etc. is clearly explained and reinforced throughout plan development process 1 Include community involvement under partnerships topic Consider what’s possible in existing legal and zoning framework; also consider what would be ideal Include funding opportunities and incentives Expand incentives to support preservation at all levels, for all groups Expand education Discuss disaster preparedness (e.g., flooding, fires) Plan draft will not include an updated preservation ordinance, but the plan will likely require updates to the ordinance to be achieved Discuss issues of integrity for community resources Get working group input on topics list/meeting schedule Potential briefing to Historic Landmark Commission in September The committee agreed a briefing would be helpful D. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Adjourn the meeting by Myers, Valenzuela seconds. VOTE: 2-0, Heimsath off the dais. 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 512-974-1686 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara …
1. 2. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Tuesday, September 7, 2021 – 12:30 P.M. Street-Jones Building, Room 400A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath X Terri Myers Beth Valenzuela, Chair X MINUTES CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizen communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Approve the minutes from August 25, 2021 by Myers, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 2-0. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Debrief from working group’s equity workshop, held August 30, 2021 Workshop provided common terminology, historical and current background on causes of inequity Foundation for future discussions and process Discussion about brief content See project website for brief, presentation, and meeting summary: www.bit.ly/ATXpresplan B. Launch of community survey in mid-September Discussion of question and copy language Future opportunity (during phase 2?): ask people about places that are important to them, endangered places, meaning of loss Add phone number to flyer so that staff can manually enter responses Provide hard copies of survey at libraries, senior centers—postcards? Include responses in appendix to final plan 1 C. Preparation for upcoming working group meetings: C.1. September 23, 2021 Shorter brief Focus on process Staff will send draft of equity evaluation framework after 9/16 Drafting Committee meeting with deadline for feedback C.2. October 14, 2021 Include information on state legislation (historic districts, supermajority requirements) and federal framework (CLG, etc.) ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Adjourn the meeting by Myers, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 2-0. 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 Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron, Senior Planner, at 512-974-1446. 2
Versión en español a continuación. Historic Landmark Commission Special Meeting of the Grants Committee Friday, August 27, 2021, 1:00 p.m. MEETING TO BE HELD WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING MODIFICATIONS Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Thursday, August 26 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Grants Committee meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon the day before the meeting. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to preservation@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to committee members in advance of the meeting. Reunión Especial del Comité de Subvenciones Un Comité de la Comisión de Sitios Históricos FECHA de la reunion 27 de agosto, 2021, 1:00 p.m. LA JUNTA SE LLEVARÁ CON MODIFICACIONES DE DISTANCIAMIENTO SOCIAL Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (26 de agosto, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 974-3393 o preservation@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). …
Heritage Preser vation Grant Draf t Guidelines Walk-through H e r i t a g e To u r i s m D i v i s i o n E c o n o m i c D e v e l o p m e n t D e p a r t m e n t 1 City of Austin Equity Framework TELLING THE FULL AMERICAN STORY A people-centered preservation movement hears, understands, and honors the full diversity of the ever- evolving American story. National Trust for Historic Preservation CITY OF AUSTIN EQUITY STATEMENT: Racial equity is the condition when race no longer predicts a person's quality of life outcomes in our community. The City recognizes that race is the primary determinant of social equity and therefore we begin the journey toward social equity with this definition. The City of Austin recognizes historical and structural disparities and a need for alleviation of these wrongs by critically transforming its institutions and creating a culture of equity. CI T Y OF AUST I N E C ONOMI C DE V E L OPME NT 00/00/00 2 Equity in Preservation: Priority Given To • • The program supports an inclusive cultural and heritage tourism approach that tells the multilayered history of Austin. Priority will be given to tourism-serving preservation or heritage projects with expanded eligibility for educational and marketing projects • Historically underfunded organizations, heritage groups and disinvested communities, especially those from under-interpreted heritage sites and historic communities Black/African-American, Indigenous, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander, LGBTQIA+, woman-identifying and disability community members, whose work preserve historic culturally significant sites, historic districts, neighborhoods, heritage corridors, among others. 3 Heritage Preservation Grant Program The Heritage Preservation Grant promotes tourism through the preservation, restoration of historic buildings, sites and districts or through planning, educational and marketing projects that enhance understanding or new perspective on well documented places or events rooted in heritage or history. Per Tax Code 351, for historic and preservation projects, the project must be at, or in the immediate vicinity of, convention center facilities or visitor information centers; or located in areas likely to be frequented by tourists and convention delegates. 4 Program Overview Proposed FY 2022 Funding: $2M Contract Term: 2 Year Reimbursement Contract Award: 30% upon contract execution with final 10% upon receipt of final report Applicant pool expanded: Non-Profit and For-Profit (leased or owned) Criteria: Historically-designated …
Versión en español a continuación. Historic Landmark Commission Special Meeting of the Preservation Plan Committee Wednesday, August 25, 2021, 10:30 a.m. MEETING TO BE HELD WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING MODIFICATIONS Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Preservation Plan Committee meeting, members of the public must: Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon the day before the meeting. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to preservation@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to committee members in advance of the meeting. Reunión Especial del Comité del Plan de la Preservación Histórica Un Comité de la Comisión de Sitios Históricos FECHA de la reunion 25 de agosto, 2021 LA JUNTA SE LLEVARÁ CON MODIFICACIONES DE DISTANCIAMIENTO SOCIAL Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (24 de agosto, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 974- 3393 o preservation@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). …
