13 C14H-2024-0136 - East End Saloon1500 Club and 1500 Beauty and Barber Shop Letter of Opposition Part 1 — original pdf

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July 1, 2024 Historic Landmark Commission City of Austin 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Ownership Letter of Opposition to Staff Recommendation 1500 E. 12th St. – #2024-064274 PR Dear Historic Landmark Commissioners, As the Authorized Agent for the Owner, we hereby object to the Staff recommendation to initiate Historic Designation, Zoning or otherwise require a Documentation Package before releasing the demolition permit for the site located at 1500 E. 12th St for case #2024-064274 PR. Sincerely, Nick Sandlin, P.E. President & Principal TBPELS Firm# 21356 1 Sandlin Services, LLC P: (806)679-7303 TBPELS Firm # 21356 July 1, 2024 Historic Landmark Commission City of Austin 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Engineer’s Letter of Support for Demolition Permit 1500 E. 12th St. – #2024-064274 PR Dear Historic Landmark Commissioners, As the Professional Engineer, we object to the staff recommendation to initiate Historic Zoning or otherwise require a Documentation Package before releasing the demolition permit. As you will see, the public benefits afforded by demolition of the structure far outweigh the marginal benefits of allowing it to remain, and my justification is based on the following facts: 1. This structure type is not conducive nor available for relocation. Anything other than demolition is a 2. Various Civil Engineering Infrastructure items built around the structure are non-compliant with safety hazard to the community. modern safety driven setbacks. 3. Structure proximity to the adjacent major power infrastructure per National Electric Code as also used by the City of Austin is non-compliant. This is a disaster waiting to happen and the structure cannot remain. 4. The structure’s location related to public Right-Of-Way proves compliant sidewalks and sight distance unfeasible, endangering the safety, health and welfare of the members of the public amongst other conflicts. Due to the considerable risk to the health, safety and welfare of the public, it is our professional duty to inform you of the importance that this demolition plan be approved. Should you have any questions or need anything further at this time, please contact me at (806) 679-7303. Sincerely, Nick Sandlin, P.E. President & Principal TBPELS Firm# 21356 1  August 6, 2024 Historic Landmark Commission City of Austin 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Engineer’s Letter of Support for Demolition Permit 1500 E. 12th St. – #2024-064274 PR Dear Historic Landmark Commissioners, As the Professional Engineer, we continue to object to the staff recommendation to initiate Historic Zoning or otherwise require a Documentation Package before releasing the demolition permit. As a Professional Engineer (P.E.) with over 12 years of experience in civil engineering in Austin, I have developed extensive expertise in urban redevelopment, infrastructure planning, walkability improvements, etc. I also want to share that not only am I a Professional Engineer who takes his duties seriously, I’m an Austin resident, born here in the 1980s. Based on the previous commissions meeting repeated statements, I heard no concerns related to public safety or most importantly based on the history of structure. The staff’s short presentation was not the focus of the commission. I heard only denial of any safety issues, emotionally based opinions, and attacks on the landowner. This appeared to be based on a single speaker, who focused solely on concerns about the landowner. It was evident to me as a resident, the Historic Landmark Commission aims to block any development of the owner’s property leaving the City of Austin citizens to forever deal with the hazard at this intersection. After performing additional research and listening to at the last hearing, we even more strongly advise that the building presents too many safety hazards to remain. Furthermore, it is undeniable that far more public benefits would be gained by enabling demolition of this structure to advance without delay. Here are facts to further support this recommendation: 1. As the building sits today, presents an unsafe situation. Various Civil Engineering Infrastructure items built around the structure are non-compliant with modern safety driven setbacks. a. We reached out to Austin Energy, which stated the following: “… it does not meet our current standard clearances. We would not permit a new building to be built in that same location. A new building would have to be set back further from our facilities.” That is a direct quote from an email from Austin Energy’s Power System Managing Engineer. b. The structure’s location related to public right-of-way proves compliant sidewalks and sight distance unfeasible, endangering the safety, health and welfare of the members of the public amongst other conflicts. c. These setbacks exist for good reason and need to be brought in accordance with current requirements, both from an electrical point of view and transportation/sidewalk/right of way perspective. The structure is simply too close to a busy corner that is much busier than when it was built to overcome present and future safety concerns.  2. This was a building built utilitarian purposes of day and time that long ago passed. Structures are typically built with lifetime spans in mind, and this structure has clearly exceeded it. That is also why moving the structure is completely unfeasible. It wasn’t built or intended to last 100+ years and it’s long past the point of being able to withstand the stress of being moved. 3. At the prior meeting, we heard allegations of concerns over building neglect being of concern. However, the present-day safety challenges well pre-date current ownership and can only truly be resolved by removal of the current structure. This is not currently a historic structure, thus it is unreasonable to have expected any owner to maintain it as such. Again, we stress this structure is a disaster waiting to happen and since becoming aware of the situation, it is my professional assessment that the structure cannot remain. Due to the considerable risk to the health, safety and welfare of the public, it is our professional duty to inform you of the importance that this demolition plan be approved. Sincerely, Nick Sandlin, P.E. 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The parcel of land consists of five acres or less, and is described as being Tract 1: 106 feet by 148 feet, Block 1 of CR John's & CO Subdivision of Outlot 36, Division B in the current deed, recorded on June 02, 2021, in Document #2021123488, Travis County Deed Records. This parcel existed in its current configuration on January 1, 1995, as evidenced by a deed recorded on March 26, 1992, in Volume 11651, Page 0579, Travis County Deed Records. The parcel was lawfully receiving utility service, as defined in Section 212.012 of the Texas Local Government Code, on January 1, 1995, as evidenced by water service on May 11, 1950. The parcel meets the requirements of the Land Development Code for roadway frontage and is located on an existing street. This determination of the status of the property is based on the application of Chapter 212, Municipal Regulation of Subdivisions and Property Development, Texas Local Government Code; and the City of Austin Land Development Code, Chapter 25-4, Subdivision. Recognition hereby does not imply approval of any other portion of the City Code or any other regulation. By: Amy Combs Representative of the Director Development Services Department 1500 E. 12TH STREET · AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 Mixed-Use For Lease Perry Horton m. 512-415-4565 Julie Jumonville m. 512-431-8526 www.leadcommercial.com 2007 S. 1st Street, Suite 102 Austin, TX, 78704 t. 512-467-2222 · Potential for countless uses · Easy access to major thoroughfares · Creative opportunity · External signage available · Single tenant opportunity · Walk-able to many east side amenities · Large lot / great parking · .50 miles to IH-35 Lead Commercial, LLC - We obtained the information in this package from sources we believe reliable. However, we have not verified its accuracy and make no guarantee, warranty or representation about it. It is submitted subject to the possibility of errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, or withdrawal without notice. We include projections, opinions, assumptions or estimates for example only, and they may not represent current of future performance of the project. You and your tax and legal advisors should conduct your own investigation of the property. E. 45th St. r e v i R d e R 35 Mueller n a m k r e B Zack Scott F r a n k l i n A v e . T i l l e r y B l v d . . r J M L K E . Cherrywood E. 38 1/2th St. E. 3 4th St. M a n o r A l e x a n d e r E. 32nd St. ADDRESS 1500 E. 12th Street, Austin, TX 78702 SUBMARKET East Austin LOT SIZE 15,688 SF BUILDING SIZE 4,913 SF M a n o r ZONING CS-MU-NCCD-NP Red River PROPERTY TYPE/USE Mixed-use RATE Negotiable E. 32nd St. C h e s t n u t A v e . C h i c o n L e o n a C o m a l B l v d . . r J M L K E . 1 7 t h S t . E . 1 4 t h S t . E . Plea s a n t V a l l e y A i r p o r t 1 2 t h S t . E . Hargrave e w ood Ave. s o R O a k S p r i n g s Webberville Lyons Tillery nter u G Springdale A i r p o r t Bolm 35 W a l l e r r e l l a W 1 2 t h S t . E . N a v a s o t a ota c s a v a N al m o C E. Cesar Chavez uito q o P ers alm h C n o hic C E. 6th St. E. 5th St. E. 7th St. SURVEY 1500 E. 12TH STREET · AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 Mixed-Use For Lease www.leadcommercial.com | 2007 S. 1st Street, Suite 102 | Austin, TX, 78704 | t. 512-467-2222CAUSE NO. ------ ST ATE OF TEXAS vs IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT CITY OF AUSTIN SODOSOPA SALMON LP IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS § § § § § AFFIDAVIT FOR WARRANT OF ARREST AND DETENTION The undersigned Affiant, Inspector Willis Adams #13067, who after being duly sworn by me, on oath, makes the following statement: Inspector Willis Adams has good reason to believe and does believe that on or about September 21, 2023, Sodosopa Salmon LP did commit the offense of violating Austin City Code, § 25-11- 32, fail to obtain Building Permit. Municipal Court #65113. The forgoing statement is based upon information observed by Inspector Willis Adams, a credible person working for the City of Austin Development Services Department-Code Compliance, who personally observed such offense: THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN. To wit: Being the owner of the property at 1500 E. 12th Street Bldg. B, Sodosopa Salmon LP failed to obtain a building permit for work conducted in the interior of the permanent structure. On August 3, 2020, the City of Austin Development Services Department-Code Compliance received a code complaint regarding the property located at 1500 E. 12th • Street Bldg. B Austin TX. 78702. On August 7, 2020, Inspector Willis Adams conducted an inspection of said location and observed a commercial property structure, with structural damage, and what appeared to be work occurring inside of the structure. Inspector Adams observed two, twenty foot roll away dumpsters, full of debris, staged in the parking lot. Inspector Adams documented his findings with case notes and photographs. Inspector Adams sent a code violation notice to the property owner. Inspector Adams could not locate any building permits for the property. Inspector Adams researched the Travis Central Appraisal Records and found that Sodasopa Salmon LP, with a mailing address of 1 108 Lavaca St. STE 110-348 Austin TX. 78701-2172, is the owner of the property at 1500 E. 12th • Street Bldg. B. Inspector Adams continued to conduct follow up inspections at 1500 E. 12th • Street Bldg. B. On May 23, 2023, Inspector Willis Adams conducted a follow up inspection at 1500 E. 121h Street Bldg. B. Inspector Adams observed repairs and additions to the vacant structure. Inspector Adams searched the Amanda Database and did not find a build permit on file for the work performed. Inspector Adams observed the property in continued violation, work without permit. On May 24, 2023, Inspector Adams sent by certified mail a notice of violation addressing the violation and providing a remedy time frame of 30 days to comply. The notice of code violation's certified mail green card was returned executed on May 31, 2023, thus meeting the notification requirements of the Austin Development Services Department-Code Compliance. CV 2020- 117536 CASE INFORMATION Date of Offense: September 21, 2023 Offense: 25-11-32 Commercial Work Without Permit Municipal Court Number: 65113 Where Offense Occurred: 1500 E. 12st St Austin Tx. 78702 Name of Person of whom complaint is being filed on SODOSOPA SALMON LP ADDRESS: 1108 Lavaca St. #110-348 Austin Tx. 78701 Telephone Number: Race: Sex: Date of Birth: Name of Witness: Willis Adams #13067 Code Inspector contact information: • Willis.Adams@austintexas.gov • 512-599-1593 Has same offense occurred within the last calendar year? If so, when? Were charges filed? Disposition: DSD CODE : CV# 2020-117536 / CL 2024-071812  1500 E 12TH STREET Bldg B Case CC-2020-115054 9/21/2023 Code Officer Willis Adams  1500 E 12TH STREET Bldg B Case CC-2020-115054 9/21/2023 Code Officer Willis Adams