2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. May 22, 2017 1. 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.
HDP-2017-0030 – Morris and Gwendolyn Stevens House – Rehearing 3901 Brookview Road Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1961 house Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: The Commission did not recommend historic zoning at the last public hearing on this case; staff does not recommend historic zoning for this house, but does encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, and release of the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package and the property owner’s agreement to erect a plaque on the site to commemorate the history of the property.
HDP-2017-0101 – Discussion 2614 Delwood Place Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1951 house. Applicant: DAR Construction City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Neutral. Staff believes that the house has great architectural merit but the owner has submitted documentation of structural issues that support his request for demolition.
B3. HDP-2017-0101 – Discussion 2614 Delwood Place Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1951 house. Applicant: DAR Construction City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Neutral. Staff believes that the house has great architectural merit but the owner has submitted documentation of structural issues that support his request for demolition. B4. C14H-2017-0031 - Penick Place Historic District – Postpone to July 24, 2017 at staff’s request. 5600 and 5700 blocks of Penick Drive and 5600 and 5700 blocks of E. Riverside Drive. Council District 3 Applicants: Penick Place Nominating Team, Miranda Dodson City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office Staff Recommendation: Postpone to July 24, 2017 to allow for informational meetings and workshops and to review proposed historic district design standards. B5. HDP-2017-0204 - Postponement request by applicant to July 24, 2017. 1907 Holly Street Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1913 house. Applicant: DAR Construction City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request.
HDP-2017-0269 – Offered for Consent 1400 Lavaca Street Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1971 commercial building. Applicant: Darren Huckert City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package.
NRD-2017-0023 - Discussion 802 Pressler Street – West Line Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1930 house. Applicant: David Cundy City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, through consideration of the demolition delay for contributing properties within historic districts, then relocation over demolition; if the Commission votes to grant the permit, then staff recommend completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package and that the Commission review the plans for any new construction proposed for this site prior to release of the permit.
NRD-2017-0033 - Discussion 4208 Wilshire Parkway – Wilshire Woods Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1947 home. Applicant: Patricia Borowicz City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use through consideration of the demolition delay for contributing houses in historic districts. The applicant has also submitted plans for new construction; staff recommends approval of these plans if the Commission releases the permit for demolition of the existing house.
NRD-2017-0036 - Discussion 812 Theresa Avenue – West Line Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct two 2-story houses, each with 2-story auxiliary dwelling units to the rear. Applicant: Ryan Rodenberg City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Strongly encourage the applicant to design the new structures in a style more compatible with the contributing buildings in the district.
NRD-2017-0046 - Discussion 613 Congress Avenue – Congress Avenue Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Erect a new sign for 7-11. Applicant: Robert C. Burroughs City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Deny the application and encourage re-design in conformance with the Congress Avenue Sign Design Guidelines.
HDP-2017-0185 – Offered for Consent 912 W. James Street Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1932 house. Applicant: Celia Israel City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package.
HDP-2017-0243 – Offered for Consent 1604 Haskell Street Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1946 house. Applicant: William Hodge City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package.
HDP-2017-0244 – Offered for Consent 1012 S. 5th Street Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1933 house and a ca. 1937 garage apartment. Applicant: Michael Hsu Office of Architecture City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package.
HDP-2017-0252 – Offered for Consent 4004 Burnet Road Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1940 house. Applicant: DAR Construction City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package.
HDP-2017-0272 – Offered for Consent 2211 Garden Street Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1927 house. Applicant: Marshall Willis City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit.
HDP-2017-0286 - Discussion 1210 Rosewood Avenue Council District 1 Proposal: Relocate the house to Lockhart, Texas. Applicant: Peter Staats City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Initiate historic zoning.
HDP-2017-0292 – Offered for Consent 909 E. 44th Street Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1926 house. Applicant: Robert Jones City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package
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2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. May 22, 2017 1. 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.
HDP-2017-0030 – Morris and Gwendolyn Stevens House – Rehearing 3901 Brookview Road Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1961 house Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: The Commission did not recommend historic zoning at the last public hearing on this case; staff does not recommend historic zoning for this house, but does encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, and release of the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package and the property owner’s agreement to erect a plaque on the site to commemorate the history of the property.
HDP-2017-0101 – Discussion 2614 Delwood Place Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1951 house. Applicant: DAR Construction City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Neutral. Staff believes that the house has great architectural merit but the owner has submitted documentation of structural issues that support his request for demolition.
B3. HDP-2017-0101 – Discussion 2614 Delwood Place Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1951 house. Applicant: DAR Construction City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Neutral. Staff believes that the house has great architectural merit but the owner has submitted documentation of structural issues that support his request for demolition. B4. C14H-2017-0031 - Penick Place Historic District – Postpone to July 24, 2017 at staff’s request. 5600 and 5700 blocks of Penick Drive and 5600 and 5700 blocks of E. Riverside Drive. Council District 3 Applicants: Penick Place Nominating Team, Miranda Dodson City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office Staff Recommendation: Postpone to July 24, 2017 to allow for informational meetings and workshops and to review proposed historic district design standards. B5. HDP-2017-0204 - Postponement request by applicant to July 24, 2017. 1907 Holly Street Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1913 house. Applicant: DAR Construction City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s postponement request.
HDP-2017-0269 – Offered for Consent 1400 Lavaca Street Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1971 commercial building. Applicant: Darren Huckert City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package.
NRD-2017-0023 - Discussion 802 Pressler Street – West Line Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1930 house. Applicant: David Cundy City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, through consideration of the demolition delay for contributing properties within historic districts, then relocation over demolition; if the Commission votes to grant the permit, then staff recommend completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package and that the Commission review the plans for any new construction proposed for this site prior to release of the permit.
NRD-2017-0033 - Discussion 4208 Wilshire Parkway – Wilshire Woods Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1947 home. Applicant: Patricia Borowicz City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use through consideration of the demolition delay for contributing houses in historic districts. The applicant has also submitted plans for new construction; staff recommends approval of these plans if the Commission releases the permit for demolition of the existing house.
NRD-2017-0036 - Discussion 812 Theresa Avenue – West Line Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct two 2-story houses, each with 2-story auxiliary dwelling units to the rear. Applicant: Ryan Rodenberg City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Strongly encourage the applicant to design the new structures in a style more compatible with the contributing buildings in the district.
NRD-2017-0046 - Discussion 613 Congress Avenue – Congress Avenue Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Erect a new sign for 7-11. Applicant: Robert C. Burroughs City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Deny the application and encourage re-design in conformance with the Congress Avenue Sign Design Guidelines.
HDP-2017-0185 – Offered for Consent 912 W. James Street Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1932 house. Applicant: Celia Israel City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package.
HDP-2017-0243 – Offered for Consent 1604 Haskell Street Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1946 house. Applicant: William Hodge City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package.
HDP-2017-0244 – Offered for Consent 1012 S. 5th Street Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1933 house and a ca. 1937 garage apartment. Applicant: Michael Hsu Office of Architecture City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package.
HDP-2017-0252 – Offered for Consent 4004 Burnet Road Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1940 house. Applicant: DAR Construction City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package.
HDP-2017-0272 – Offered for Consent 2211 Garden Street Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1927 house. Applicant: Marshall Willis City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit.
HDP-2017-0286 - Discussion 1210 Rosewood Avenue Council District 1 Proposal: Relocate the house to Lockhart, Texas. Applicant: Peter Staats City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Initiate historic zoning.
HDP-2017-0292 – Offered for Consent 909 E. 44th Street Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1926 house. Applicant: Robert Jones City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package
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