Call to Order, Postponements, and Consent
Call to Order I. Citizen Communication Postponements: 3A1 Consent: B1, B2, B5, C1, C6, D2 Pulled: D1
II. BRIEFING A. Briefing, Discussion, and Possible Action on the Draft Final Downtown Austin Plan By: Michael Knox, Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office, City of Austin
3. C14H-1984-0001 – Eugene Bremond Building 801 Congress Avenue Proposal: Signage Applicant: Ann Lewis, Lewis Signs City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Recommendation: The Committee did not formally review the proposal. Staff Recommendation: Deny the Certificate of Appropriateness for the sign as currently proposed in favor of an all-metal sign with indirect lighting per the sign guidelines.
C14H-1994-0021 – Brewer House 1108 Chicon Street Proposal: Solid Waste Services Department of the City of Austin is seeking a determination concerning the demolition or relocation of the structure to take to the Building Standards Commission regarding the structure as a dangerous building. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Recommendation: The Committee did not review this case. Staff Recommendation: Staff cannot support demolition of the structure; staff and owner continue to explore options to relocate and rehabilitate the house.
NRD-2010-0155 111 W. 6th Street (Not within the Sixth Street NRHD) Proposal: Replace two historic street lamps in front of the Starr Building. Applicant: Bury + Partners City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 and Austin Energy staff. Staff Recommendation: This is a courtesy review to determine the Commission’s comments and inputs on removing two historic street lamps from an area that is not within the historic district and the replacement poles.
4. NRD-2010-0161 218 E. 6th Street (Sixth Street) Proposal: Install an ATM Applicant: Pablo Chavez City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Consider an interior location for the ATM; or release the permit for the ATM with the proviso that Chase Bank provide a written statement memorializing their pledge to restore the historic fabric of the building that will be removed with this proposal if and when the bank retires the ATM.
5. NRD-2010-0162 1211 Lorrain Street (West Line) Proposal: Add a second story and completely reconfigure the existing house; construct a new guest house. Applicant: Don Hurst, architect City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Consider incorporating more of the existing house into the design plans.
REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OR RELOCATION PERMITS 1. HDP-2010-0449 3910 North Lamar Boulevard Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1938 house. Applicant: Scott Wuest City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Release the demolition permit after completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package.
IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS REVIEW COMMITTEE B. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE C. GRANTS COMMITTEE D. PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE
Jan 24, 2011 Historic Landmark Commission
Call to Order, Postponements, and Consent
Call to Order I. Citizen Communication Postponements: 3A1 Consent: B1, B2, B5, C1, C6, D2 Pulled: D1
II. BRIEFING A. Briefing, Discussion, and Possible Action on the Draft Final Downtown Austin Plan By: Michael Knox, Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office, City of Austin
3. C14H-1984-0001 – Eugene Bremond Building 801 Congress Avenue Proposal: Signage Applicant: Ann Lewis, Lewis Signs City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Recommendation: The Committee did not formally review the proposal. Staff Recommendation: Deny the Certificate of Appropriateness for the sign as currently proposed in favor of an all-metal sign with indirect lighting per the sign guidelines.
C14H-1994-0021 – Brewer House 1108 Chicon Street Proposal: Solid Waste Services Department of the City of Austin is seeking a determination concerning the demolition or relocation of the structure to take to the Building Standards Commission regarding the structure as a dangerous building. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Recommendation: The Committee did not review this case. Staff Recommendation: Staff cannot support demolition of the structure; staff and owner continue to explore options to relocate and rehabilitate the house.
NRD-2010-0155 111 W. 6th Street (Not within the Sixth Street NRHD) Proposal: Replace two historic street lamps in front of the Starr Building. Applicant: Bury + Partners City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 and Austin Energy staff. Staff Recommendation: This is a courtesy review to determine the Commission’s comments and inputs on removing two historic street lamps from an area that is not within the historic district and the replacement poles.
4. NRD-2010-0161 218 E. 6th Street (Sixth Street) Proposal: Install an ATM Applicant: Pablo Chavez City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Consider an interior location for the ATM; or release the permit for the ATM with the proviso that Chase Bank provide a written statement memorializing their pledge to restore the historic fabric of the building that will be removed with this proposal if and when the bank retires the ATM.
5. NRD-2010-0162 1211 Lorrain Street (West Line) Proposal: Add a second story and completely reconfigure the existing house; construct a new guest house. Applicant: Don Hurst, architect City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Consider incorporating more of the existing house into the design plans.
REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OR RELOCATION PERMITS 1. HDP-2010-0449 3910 North Lamar Boulevard Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1938 house. Applicant: Scott Wuest City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Release the demolition permit after completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package.
IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS REVIEW COMMITTEE B. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE C. GRANTS COMMITTEE D. PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE