3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. May 18, 2015 B. June 22, 2015- Corrected C. July 27, 2015 4. OLD BUSINESS 5. NEW BUSINESS A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON PROPOSED ADDITONAL CHANGES TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION BY-LAWS B. APPOINTMENTS TO HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION COMMITTEES 1. Operations Committee 2. Grants Committee 3. Preservation Plan Committee 4. Certificate of Appropriateness Committee C. APPOINTMENTS TO OTHER BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Downtown Commission Representative 2. Joint Cultural Committee Representative 6. BRIEFINGS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION. None 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC ZONING, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC DISTRICT ZONING APPLICATIONS, and REQUESTS TO CONSIDER THE INITIATION OF A HISTORIC ZONING CASE 1. C14H-2014-0014 Bluebonnet Hills Historic District Roughly bounded by Annie Street on the north, East Side Drive on the east, Leland Street on the south, and Brackenridge Street on the west Council District 9 Applicants: Michele Webre, Bluebonnet Hills Historic District Committee City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Review and recommend the entire application with the comments from the Austin Green Builder program, and additional recommended changes to the design standards proposed by the nominating committee in response to citizen input. NOTE: There is a valid petition against the designation of the district. 2. C14H-2015-0082 Rainey House 3941 Balcones Drive Council District 10 Applicant: Phoebe Allen City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Recommend historic zoning. 3. C14H-2010-0006 Castle Hill Historic District Roughly bounded by W. 6th Street on the south, Baylor Street on the west, W. 12th Street on the north, and Blanco Street on the east. Council District 9 Proposal: Modify the District Preservation Plan with regard to the applicability of Article 10 Compatibility Standards to certain properties. Applicant: City of Austin City Staff: Steve Sadowsky/Jerry Rusthoven, Planning and Zoning Department. Staff Recommendation: Modify the District Preservation Plan as proposed. 4. C14H-2015-0002 414 Waller Street and 1101 E. 5th Street Consider the additional buildings at the Pine Street Station site for historic zoning. Council District 3 Applicant: Liz Purcell City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Staff cannot recommend designation of the additional buildings as historic landmarks. The original building has been designated as a historic landmark and has been approved for relocation to another railroad-related site in East Austin. The additional buildings proposed by the applicant for historic designation are 1950s additions to the original building, and since the original building is moving to a new site, there does not seem sufficient justification for the additional buildings to have landmark designation as well. Staff recommends archival documentation of the entire complex prior to the removal of any building from the site. 5. C14H-2015-0008 Rosewood Courts 2001 Rosewood Avenue Council District 1 Applicant: Fred McGhee; Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Do not initiate historic zoning. The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (owner) recognizes the historical significance of this site, and has developed a plan in conjunction with neighborhood input, to rehabilitate six of the original units, and to re-open Emancipation Park as part of their master plan. Staff instead recommends that the Commission endorse the Rosewood Courts Master Plan, which includes the preservation of original units of this public housing complex. B. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS 1. C14H-1978-0010 Nalle Building 409-13 E. 6th Street, Council District 9 Proposal: Rooftop Deck Applicant: Steve Simon City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Recommendation: Design the proposed deck so that it is not visible from the street in conformance with the Architectural Design Standards for Sixth Street. Staff Recommendation: The applicant has modified the design of the deck to meet the standards; approve as proposed. 2. C14H-1993-0019 Cook - Sifuentes House 1009 E 9th Street Council District 1 Proposal: Expand existing dormers on side and rear. Demolish and rebuild rear addition. Applicant: Joel Aldridge City Staff: Beth Johnson, Historic Preservation Office, 974-7801 Committee Recommendation: Not reviewed. Staff Recommendation: Approve as submitted. All changes are in compliance with the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation. C. REVIEW OF PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS 1. NRD-2015-0069 1300 Northwood Road Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a one story frame garage and build a two story accessory building/addition to the rear of the historic building. Applicant: H+UO Architects City Staff: Beth Johnson, Historic Preservation Office, 974-7801 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit as submitted. All changes are in compliance with the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation 2. NRD-2015-0070 1311 Westover Road Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish existing single family structure Applicant: Cater Joseph City Staff: Beth Johnson, Historic Preservation Office, 974-7801 Staff Recommendation: Approve the demolition, but do not release the permit until new building plans have been reviewed by the Historic Landmarks Commission and complete a City of Austin Documentation Package prior to release of the demolition permit. 3. NRD-2015-0078 1404 Northwood Road Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish existing single family structure Applicant: Hector Avila City Staff: Beth Johnson, Historic Preservation Office, 974-7801 Staff Recommendation: Approve the demolition, but do not release the permit until new building plans have been reviewed by the Historic Landmarks Commission and complete a City of Austin Documentation Package prior to release of the demolition permit. 4. NRD-2015-0079 2517 Hartford Road Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish existing single family structure Applicant: Hector Avila City Staff: Beth Johnson, Historic Preservation Office, 974-7801 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon the Commission’s review of the plans for new construction. Complete a City of Austin Documentation Package prior to release of the demolition permit and consider installing a plaque at the property acknowledging the history of Cora Martin and Margaret Eppright. While the house has an important history with have two pioneering women at the University of Texas, the building does not possess the architectural or community significance required of Historic Landmark Status. 5. NRD-2015-0080 3204 Oakmont Boulevard Council District 10 Proposal: Build a side one story and rear two story addition onto the contributing building Applicant: Mari Alwais, City Staff: Beth Johnson, Historic Preservation Office, 974-7801 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit as submitted. All changes are in compliance with the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OR RELOCATION 1. HDP-2015-0126 – Postpone to September 28, 2015 at the applicant’s request. 1813 Brackenridge Street and 1814 Drake Avenue Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca,. 1909 house at 1813 Brackenridge Stgreet and a ca 1936 house at 1814 Drake Avenue. Applicant: David West City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to September 28, 2015 at the applicant’s request. 2. HDP-2015-0165 2200 (700 W. 22nd Street) and 2204 Rio Grande Street Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1925 duplex and a ca. 1915 commercial building. Applicant: Sean O’Brien City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 3. HDP-2015-0508 1205 E. Cesar Chavez Street Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a ca 1902 house. Applicant: Jim Bennett City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 4. HDP-2015-0532 510 Lockhart Drive Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1953 house. Applicant: Preston Graham City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage the owner to reconsider demolition in favor of constructing an addition and adaptive re-use, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 5. HDP-2015-0564 516 Lockhart Drive Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1938 house. Applicant: Kelly Lipscomb City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Reconsider the demolition of the house in favor of rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 6. HDP-2015-0582 1205 Short Hackberry Street Council District 1 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1912 house. Applicant: Sal Martinez City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Either postpone the case to September 28, 2015, or initiate a historic district application for Short Hackberry Street (formerly Hackberry Alley), the last “alley row” of houses in Austin. 7. HDP-2015-0625 809 Bouldin Avenue Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1947 house. Applicant: Nathan Stephens City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Consider relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 8. HDP-2015-0686 1194 Comal Street Council District 1 Proposal: Relocate a ca. 1915 house. Applicant: Chris Krager, KRDB City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 9. HDP-2015-0722 1307 E. 13th Street Council District 1 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1900 house. Applicant: Hector Avila City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Initiate historic zoning to fully evaluate alternatives to demolition. 10. HDP-2015-0723 709 Norwalk Lane Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1938 house. Applicant: Peter Pevoto City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. E. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT CASES 1. DBN-2015-0001 – Sebron Sneed House, 1801 Nelms Drive Staff Note: Staff has begun reaching out to the owner of the property to establish a dialogue about resolving issues of deterioration on the site and establishing a preservation plan. No Commission action is required at this point in time. F. APPLICATION FOR PARTIAL AD VALOREM TAX ABATEMENT FOR APPROVED REHABILITATION WORK IN A LOCALLY-DESIGNATED HISTORIC DISTRICT. No cases.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda.
C14H-2015-0002 414 Waller Street and 1101 E. 5th Street Consider the additional buildings at the Pine Street Station site for historic zoning. Council District 3 Applicant: Liz Purcell City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Staff cannot recommend designation of the additional buildings as historic landmarks. The original building has been designated as a historic landmark and has been approved for relocation to another railroad-related site in East Austin. The additional buildings proposed by the applicant for historic designation are 1950s additions to the original building, and since the original building is moving to a new site, there does not seem sufficient justification for the additional buildings to have landmark designation as well. Staff recommends archival documentation of the entire complex prior to the removal of any building from the site.
HDP-2015-0582 1205 Short Hackberry Street Council District 1 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1912 house. Applicant: Sal Martinez City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Either postpone the case to September 28, 2015, or initiate a historic district application for Short Hackberry Street (formerly Hackberry Alley), the last “alley row” of houses in Austin.
C14H-2014-0014 Bluebonnet Hills Historic District Roughly bounded by Annie Street on the north, East Side Drive on the east, Leland Street on the south, and Brackenridge Street on the west Council District 9 Applicants: Michele Webre, Bluebonnet Hills Historic District Committee City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Review and recommend the entire application with the comments from the Austin Green Builder program, and additional recommended changes to the design standards proposed by the nominating committee in response to citizen input. NOTE: There is a valid petition against the designation of the district.
C14H-2015-0082 Rainey House 3941 Balcones Drive Council District 10 Applicant: Phoebe Allen City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Recommend historic zoning.
C14H-2010-0006 Castle Hill Historic District Roughly bounded by W. 6th Street on the south, Baylor Street on the west, W. 12th Street on the north, and Blanco Street on the east. Council District 9 Proposal: Modify the District Preservation Plan with regard to the applicability of Article 10 Compatibility Standards to certain properties. Applicant: City of Austin City Staff: Steve Sadowsky/Jerry Rusthoven, Planning and Zoning Department. Staff Recommendation: Modify the District Preservation Plan as proposed.
C14H-2014-0014 Bluebonnet Hills Historic District Roughly bounded by Annie Street on the north, East Side Drive on the east, Leland Street on the south, and Brackenridge Street on the west Council District 9 Applicants: Michele Webre, Bluebonnet Hills Historic District Committee City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Review and recommend the entire application with the comments from the Austin Green Builder program, and additional recommended changes to the design standards proposed by the nominating committee in response to citizen input. NOTE: There is a valid petition against the designation of the district.
C14H-2015-0008 Rosewood Courts 2001 Rosewood Avenue Council District 1 Applicant: Fred McGhee; Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Do not initiate historic zoning. The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (owner) recognizes the historical significance of this site, and has developed a plan in conjunction with neighborhood input, to rehabilitate six of the original units, and to re-open Emancipation Park as part of their master plan. Staff instead recommends that the Commission endorse the Rosewood Courts Master Plan, which includes the preservation of original units of this public housing complex.
C14H-1978-0010 Nalle Building 409-13 E. 6th Street, Council District 9 Proposal: Rooftop Deck Applicant: Steve Simon City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Recommendation: Design the proposed deck so that it is not visible from the street in conformance with the Architectural Design Standards for Sixth Street. Staff Recommendation: The applicant has modified the design of the deck to meet the standards; approve as proposed.
NRD-2015-0079 2517 Hartford Road Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish existing single family structure Applicant: Hector Avila City Staff: Beth Johnson, Historic Preservation Office, 974-7801 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon the Commission’s review of the plans for new construction. Complete a City of Austin Documentation Package prior to release of the demolition permit and consider installing a plaque at the property acknowledging the history of Cora Martin and Margaret Eppright. While the house has an important history with have two pioneering women at the University of Texas, the building does not possess the architectural or community significance required of Historic Landmark Status.
DBN-2015-0001 – Sebron Sneed House, 1801 Nelms Drive Staff Note: Staff has begun reaching out to the owner of the property to establish a dialogue about resolving issues of deterioration on the site and establishing a preservation plan. No Commission action is required at this point in time.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON PROPOSED ADDITONAL CHANGES TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION BY-LAWS
COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Certificates of Appropriateness Review Committee B. Operations Committee C. Grants Committee D. Preservation Plan Committee ADJOURNMENT
Aug 24, 2015 Historic Landmark
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. May 18, 2015 B. June 22, 2015- Corrected C. July 27, 2015 4. OLD BUSINESS 5. NEW BUSINESS A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON PROPOSED ADDITONAL CHANGES TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION BY-LAWS B. APPOINTMENTS TO HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION COMMITTEES 1. Operations Committee 2. Grants Committee 3. Preservation Plan Committee 4. Certificate of Appropriateness Committee C. APPOINTMENTS TO OTHER BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Downtown Commission Representative 2. Joint Cultural Committee Representative 6. BRIEFINGS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION. None 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC ZONING, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC DISTRICT ZONING APPLICATIONS, and REQUESTS TO CONSIDER THE INITIATION OF A HISTORIC ZONING CASE 1. C14H-2014-0014 Bluebonnet Hills Historic District Roughly bounded by Annie Street on the north, East Side Drive on the east, Leland Street on the south, and Brackenridge Street on the west Council District 9 Applicants: Michele Webre, Bluebonnet Hills Historic District Committee City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Review and recommend the entire application with the comments from the Austin Green Builder program, and additional recommended changes to the design standards proposed by the nominating committee in response to citizen input. NOTE: There is a valid petition against the designation of the district. 2. C14H-2015-0082 Rainey House 3941 Balcones Drive Council District 10 Applicant: Phoebe Allen City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Recommend historic zoning. 3. C14H-2010-0006 Castle Hill Historic District Roughly bounded by W. 6th Street on the south, Baylor Street on the west, W. 12th Street on the north, and Blanco Street on the east. Council District 9 Proposal: Modify the District Preservation Plan with regard to the applicability of Article 10 Compatibility Standards to certain properties. Applicant: City of Austin City Staff: Steve Sadowsky/Jerry Rusthoven, Planning and Zoning Department. Staff Recommendation: Modify the District Preservation Plan as proposed. 4. C14H-2015-0002 414 Waller Street and 1101 E. 5th Street Consider the additional buildings at the Pine Street Station site for historic zoning. Council District 3 Applicant: Liz Purcell City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Staff cannot recommend designation of the additional buildings as historic landmarks. The original building has been designated as a historic landmark and has been approved for relocation to another railroad-related site in East Austin. The additional buildings proposed by the applicant for historic designation are 1950s additions to the original building, and since the original building is moving to a new site, there does not seem sufficient justification for the additional buildings to have landmark designation as well. Staff recommends archival documentation of the entire complex prior to the removal of any building from the site. 5. C14H-2015-0008 Rosewood Courts 2001 Rosewood Avenue Council District 1 Applicant: Fred McGhee; Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Do not initiate historic zoning. The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (owner) recognizes the historical significance of this site, and has developed a plan in conjunction with neighborhood input, to rehabilitate six of the original units, and to re-open Emancipation Park as part of their master plan. Staff instead recommends that the Commission endorse the Rosewood Courts Master Plan, which includes the preservation of original units of this public housing complex. B. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS 1. C14H-1978-0010 Nalle Building 409-13 E. 6th Street, Council District 9 Proposal: Rooftop Deck Applicant: Steve Simon City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Recommendation: Design the proposed deck so that it is not visible from the street in conformance with the Architectural Design Standards for Sixth Street. Staff Recommendation: The applicant has modified the design of the deck to meet the standards; approve as proposed. 2. C14H-1993-0019 Cook - Sifuentes House 1009 E 9th Street Council District 1 Proposal: Expand existing dormers on side and rear. Demolish and rebuild rear addition. Applicant: Joel Aldridge City Staff: Beth Johnson, Historic Preservation Office, 974-7801 Committee Recommendation: Not reviewed. Staff Recommendation: Approve as submitted. All changes are in compliance with the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation. C. REVIEW OF PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS 1. NRD-2015-0069 1300 Northwood Road Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a one story frame garage and build a two story accessory building/addition to the rear of the historic building. Applicant: H+UO Architects City Staff: Beth Johnson, Historic Preservation Office, 974-7801 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit as submitted. All changes are in compliance with the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation 2. NRD-2015-0070 1311 Westover Road Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish existing single family structure Applicant: Cater Joseph City Staff: Beth Johnson, Historic Preservation Office, 974-7801 Staff Recommendation: Approve the demolition, but do not release the permit until new building plans have been reviewed by the Historic Landmarks Commission and complete a City of Austin Documentation Package prior to release of the demolition permit. 3. NRD-2015-0078 1404 Northwood Road Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish existing single family structure Applicant: Hector Avila City Staff: Beth Johnson, Historic Preservation Office, 974-7801 Staff Recommendation: Approve the demolition, but do not release the permit until new building plans have been reviewed by the Historic Landmarks Commission and complete a City of Austin Documentation Package prior to release of the demolition permit. 4. NRD-2015-0079 2517 Hartford Road Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish existing single family structure Applicant: Hector Avila City Staff: Beth Johnson, Historic Preservation Office, 974-7801 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon the Commission’s review of the plans for new construction. Complete a City of Austin Documentation Package prior to release of the demolition permit and consider installing a plaque at the property acknowledging the history of Cora Martin and Margaret Eppright. While the house has an important history with have two pioneering women at the University of Texas, the building does not possess the architectural or community significance required of Historic Landmark Status. 5. NRD-2015-0080 3204 Oakmont Boulevard Council District 10 Proposal: Build a side one story and rear two story addition onto the contributing building Applicant: Mari Alwais, City Staff: Beth Johnson, Historic Preservation Office, 974-7801 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit as submitted. All changes are in compliance with the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OR RELOCATION 1. HDP-2015-0126 – Postpone to September 28, 2015 at the applicant’s request. 1813 Brackenridge Street and 1814 Drake Avenue Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca,. 1909 house at 1813 Brackenridge Stgreet and a ca 1936 house at 1814 Drake Avenue. Applicant: David West City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Postpone to September 28, 2015 at the applicant’s request. 2. HDP-2015-0165 2200 (700 W. 22nd Street) and 2204 Rio Grande Street Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1925 duplex and a ca. 1915 commercial building. Applicant: Sean O’Brien City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 3. HDP-2015-0508 1205 E. Cesar Chavez Street Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a ca 1902 house. Applicant: Jim Bennett City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 4. HDP-2015-0532 510 Lockhart Drive Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1953 house. Applicant: Preston Graham City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage the owner to reconsider demolition in favor of constructing an addition and adaptive re-use, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 5. HDP-2015-0564 516 Lockhart Drive Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1938 house. Applicant: Kelly Lipscomb City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Reconsider the demolition of the house in favor of rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 6. HDP-2015-0582 1205 Short Hackberry Street Council District 1 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1912 house. Applicant: Sal Martinez City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Either postpone the case to September 28, 2015, or initiate a historic district application for Short Hackberry Street (formerly Hackberry Alley), the last “alley row” of houses in Austin. 7. HDP-2015-0625 809 Bouldin Avenue Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1947 house. Applicant: Nathan Stephens City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Consider relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 8. HDP-2015-0686 1194 Comal Street Council District 1 Proposal: Relocate a ca. 1915 house. Applicant: Chris Krager, KRDB City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 9. HDP-2015-0722 1307 E. 13th Street Council District 1 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1900 house. Applicant: Hector Avila City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Initiate historic zoning to fully evaluate alternatives to demolition. 10. HDP-2015-0723 709 Norwalk Lane Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1938 house. Applicant: Peter Pevoto City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. E. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT CASES 1. DBN-2015-0001 – Sebron Sneed House, 1801 Nelms Drive Staff Note: Staff has begun reaching out to the owner of the property to establish a dialogue about resolving issues of deterioration on the site and establishing a preservation plan. No Commission action is required at this point in time. F. APPLICATION FOR PARTIAL AD VALOREM TAX ABATEMENT FOR APPROVED REHABILITATION WORK IN A LOCALLY-DESIGNATED HISTORIC DISTRICT. No cases.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda.
C14H-2015-0002 414 Waller Street and 1101 E. 5th Street Consider the additional buildings at the Pine Street Station site for historic zoning. Council District 3 Applicant: Liz Purcell City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Staff cannot recommend designation of the additional buildings as historic landmarks. The original building has been designated as a historic landmark and has been approved for relocation to another railroad-related site in East Austin. The additional buildings proposed by the applicant for historic designation are 1950s additions to the original building, and since the original building is moving to a new site, there does not seem sufficient justification for the additional buildings to have landmark designation as well. Staff recommends archival documentation of the entire complex prior to the removal of any building from the site.
HDP-2015-0582 1205 Short Hackberry Street Council District 1 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1912 house. Applicant: Sal Martinez City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Either postpone the case to September 28, 2015, or initiate a historic district application for Short Hackberry Street (formerly Hackberry Alley), the last “alley row” of houses in Austin.
C14H-2014-0014 Bluebonnet Hills Historic District Roughly bounded by Annie Street on the north, East Side Drive on the east, Leland Street on the south, and Brackenridge Street on the west Council District 9 Applicants: Michele Webre, Bluebonnet Hills Historic District Committee City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Review and recommend the entire application with the comments from the Austin Green Builder program, and additional recommended changes to the design standards proposed by the nominating committee in response to citizen input. NOTE: There is a valid petition against the designation of the district.
C14H-2015-0082 Rainey House 3941 Balcones Drive Council District 10 Applicant: Phoebe Allen City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Recommend historic zoning.
C14H-2010-0006 Castle Hill Historic District Roughly bounded by W. 6th Street on the south, Baylor Street on the west, W. 12th Street on the north, and Blanco Street on the east. Council District 9 Proposal: Modify the District Preservation Plan with regard to the applicability of Article 10 Compatibility Standards to certain properties. Applicant: City of Austin City Staff: Steve Sadowsky/Jerry Rusthoven, Planning and Zoning Department. Staff Recommendation: Modify the District Preservation Plan as proposed.
C14H-2014-0014 Bluebonnet Hills Historic District Roughly bounded by Annie Street on the north, East Side Drive on the east, Leland Street on the south, and Brackenridge Street on the west Council District 9 Applicants: Michele Webre, Bluebonnet Hills Historic District Committee City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Review and recommend the entire application with the comments from the Austin Green Builder program, and additional recommended changes to the design standards proposed by the nominating committee in response to citizen input. NOTE: There is a valid petition against the designation of the district.
C14H-2015-0008 Rosewood Courts 2001 Rosewood Avenue Council District 1 Applicant: Fred McGhee; Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Do not initiate historic zoning. The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (owner) recognizes the historical significance of this site, and has developed a plan in conjunction with neighborhood input, to rehabilitate six of the original units, and to re-open Emancipation Park as part of their master plan. Staff instead recommends that the Commission endorse the Rosewood Courts Master Plan, which includes the preservation of original units of this public housing complex.
C14H-1978-0010 Nalle Building 409-13 E. 6th Street, Council District 9 Proposal: Rooftop Deck Applicant: Steve Simon City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Recommendation: Design the proposed deck so that it is not visible from the street in conformance with the Architectural Design Standards for Sixth Street. Staff Recommendation: The applicant has modified the design of the deck to meet the standards; approve as proposed.
NRD-2015-0079 2517 Hartford Road Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish existing single family structure Applicant: Hector Avila City Staff: Beth Johnson, Historic Preservation Office, 974-7801 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon the Commission’s review of the plans for new construction. Complete a City of Austin Documentation Package prior to release of the demolition permit and consider installing a plaque at the property acknowledging the history of Cora Martin and Margaret Eppright. While the house has an important history with have two pioneering women at the University of Texas, the building does not possess the architectural or community significance required of Historic Landmark Status.
DBN-2015-0001 – Sebron Sneed House, 1801 Nelms Drive Staff Note: Staff has begun reaching out to the owner of the property to establish a dialogue about resolving issues of deterioration on the site and establishing a preservation plan. No Commission action is required at this point in time.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON PROPOSED ADDITONAL CHANGES TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION BY-LAWS
COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Certificates of Appropriateness Review Committee B. Operations Committee C. Grants Committee D. Preservation Plan Committee ADJOURNMENT