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Zoning Public Hearing H mj H AGENDA ITEM NO.: Z-14CITY OF AUSTIN ^^ AGENDA DATE: Thu 12/02/2004RECOMMENDATION FOR COUNCIL ACTION PAGE: 1 of 1

SUBJECT: C14H-04-0022 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as the Max Starcke House, 1400 HardouinAvenue (Shoal Creek Watershed) from Family Residence, (SF-3) district zoning to Family Residence-Historic (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grantFamily Residence- Historic (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting CommissionRecommendation: To grant Family Residence- Historic (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Applicant:Sandy and Camille Kress, owners. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office,Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department, 974-6454.

REQUESTING Neighborhood Planning DIRECTOR'SDEPARTMENT: and Zoning AUTHORIZATION: Alice Glasco

RCA Serial* 71J6 Date: 12/02/04 Original: Yes Published:

Disposition: Adjusted version published:

ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET

CASE NUMBER: C14H-04-0022 H.L.C. DATE: September 27, 2004ZAP PATE: November 2, 2004

AREA: 8,151.84 square feet

APPLICANT: B.A. (Sandy) and Camille Kress AGENT: N/A

HISTORIC NAME: Max Starcke House

WATERSHED: Shoal Creek

ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 1400 Harciouin Avenue

ZONING FROM: SF-3 ZONING TO: SF-3-H

SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoningchange from family residence (SF-3) district to family residence-Historic (SF-3-H) combining district zoning under Historic LandmarkDesignation Criteria 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 11.

HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: Recommended a zoning changefrom family residence (SF-3) district to family residence - Historic(SF-3-H) combining district zoning under Historic LandmarkDesignation Criteria 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 11. Vote: 6-0 (Fowler andBunton absent).

ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommended a zoning changefrom family residence (SF-3) district to family residence - Historic(SF-3-H) combining district zoning under Historic LandmarkDesignation Criteria 1, 3, 4, 6, 1, and 11. Vote: 8-0-1 (Bakerabstaining).

DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The property is located in the Old West AustinNational Register Historic District.

CITY COUNCIL DATE: December 2, 2004 ACTION:

ORDINANCE READINGS: 13T 21:" 3S'U ORDINANCE NUMBER:

CASE MANAGER: Steve Sadowsky PHONE: 974-6454

NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: West Austin Neighborhood Group,E'emberton Heights Neighborhood Association

BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION:The Max Starcke House ir.ee ts Historic ^andinaik Designation Criteria

1. Character, interest, or value as part of the development,heritage or cultural characteristics of the City of Austin, State ofTexas, or the United States.The ca. 1938 Max Starcke House is located in Peiuberton Heights, a1920s residential development which was established with theconstruction of the bridge over Shoal Creek in 192S. Originating onland owned by his family since the 1950s, Pemberton Heights wasdeveloped by Samuel William Fisher, Jr., who built the PembertonCastle in 1925. The development was designed by the Dallas firm ofKoch and Fowler, and adhered to the principles of the City BeautifulMovement, using curvilinear streets, irregular lot sizes and shapes,and small pocket parks to create an ideal suburban environment.Deed restrictions in Pemberton Heights resulted in a uniform,exclusively residential neighborhood, which attracted the uppermiddle class to purchase homes there.

3. Embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of anarchitectural type or specimen.The ca. 1938 Max Starcke House is a good example of the StreamlineModerne style, exemplified by horizontal massing, banded windows, anassymetrical facade, glass block accents, and rounded corners ordetails. An eclectic style, Streamline Moderne derived from themore popular Art Deco, but was more "futuristic" in its pronouncedhorizontal lines suggesting aerodynamic design, inviting comparisonsto the streamlined airplanes or automobiles of the period. ManyStreamline Moderne houses are smooth stucco; the Max Starcke Houseis brick, and uses ornamental raised brick courses to further itshorizontal composition as well as accent the entry. The house alsohas a rounded entry canopy and glass blocks surrounding a prominentwindow, all hallmarks of the style.

6. Relationship to other distinctive buildings, sites, or areaswhich are eligible for preservation according to a plan based onarchitectural, historic, or cultural motif.The Max Starcke House is located in the Old West Austin NationalRegister Historic District. The house is stylistically related tothe Herman Bohn House on W. 5:9"" Street, designed by Roy L. Thomasthe same year. Ernest Parker was the contractor for the Bonn House,arid is believed to have built the Max Starcke House as well.

7. Portrayal of the environment of a group of people in an area ofhistory characterized by a distinctive architectural style.The Max Starcke House was built as a duplex for W.C. Moore, whoresided in one side of the house and rented out the other. Thehouse is noteworthy for its combination of ultra-modern style andtwo-family use in a distinctly upper middle-class neighborhoodch ci r a c t e r i::. •£d b v mo r e t. r a •.j i t i on =i 1 house de s i 3n s .

11. Identification with a person or persons who significantlycontributed to the culture and development of the city, state orUnited States.Max Starcke (1884-1972), born in Guadalupe County, Texas, was asuccessful land developer and banker in Seguin. As mayor of Seguinfrom 1928 to 1938, he built the city's first water filtration plantand hydroelectric power plant on the Guadalupe River. In 1938, hewas hired as the first operations manager of the Lower ColoradoRiver Authority {LCRA) and moved to Austin, where he rented one sideof 1400 Hardouin Avenue until his death in 1972. While operationsmanager of LCRA, Starcke oversaw the completion of the LCRA's damand power plant construction program, and established practices toprovide LCRA electricity to communities across Central Texas. Hebecame general manager of the LCRA in 1940, and built two more damsand power plants on the Colorado River before retiring in 1955. Heserved as president of the Texas League of Municipalities, the TexasWater Conservation Association, and was active in many civicactivities in Austin. Max Starcke Dam at Marble Falls, Texas, andthe Max Starcke Park in Seguin are both named in his honor.

PARCEL NO.: 01150103010001 DEED RECORD: Docket No. 2002126069

ANNUAL TAX ABATEMENT: $17,881 (owner-occupied rate); City taxexemption: $4,70S.

APPRAISED VALUE: $1,117,970.00

PRESENT USE: Re s idence

CONSTRUCTION/DESCRIPTION:Two-story irregular-plan hipped-roofStreamline Moderne brick duplex (now converted to single familyhouse) with banded 2:2 fenestration and raised brick horizontalaccent courses and raised brick panel details framing the frontdoor.

CONDITION: Excellent.

PRESENT OWNERSBarnett A. (Sandy) and Camille Kress1400 Hardouin AvenueAustin, Texas 78703

DATE BUILT: ca. 1933

ALTERATIONS/ADDITIONS: tfone tc the exterior of the hou.se.

ORIGINAL OWNER(S): W. C. Moore

OTHER HISTORICAL DESIGNATIONS:

NATIONAL REGISTER: MoRECORDED TEXAS LANDMARK: NoNATIONAL LANDMARK: NoLOCAL SURVEYS: The property is listed in the Old West AustinNational Register Historic District.

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PENDING CASE •

ZONING BOUNDARY —

CASEMGR: S. SADOWSKY1"=200'

HISTORIC ZONING

CASE #: C14H-04-0022, ADDRESS: 1400 HARDOUIN AVE DATE: 04"09

SUBJECT AREA (acres}: N/A INTLS: SM; c ) * x w ^

CITY GRIDREFERENCENUMBER

OWNERSHIP HISTORY1400 HARDOUIN AVENUE

Austin Development Company to W.C. MooreApril 29, 1929Vol. 436, Page 365

W.C. Moore to Mary Y. RhodesOctober 1, 1940Vol. 654, Page 607

Thomas B. Rhodes (husband of Mary Y. Rhodes, deceased) to Mary Blanton Auler,Pauline Blanton Gould, and Ira Yates Blanton (children of Mary Y. Rhodes,deceased)May 15, 1941Vol. 679, Page 47

Mary Auler, Pauline Blanton Gould, and Ira Yates Blanton to H.G. HayOctober 15, 1941Vol. 682, Page 630

Howard G. Hay to Ada K. HayNovember 30, 1942Vol. 7()8f Page 147

Ada K. Kay to Robert and Susan Mustard RollerApril 15, 1981Vol. 7383, Page 311

Robert M. and Susan Mustard Roller to Stephen M. and Bonita K. OrrJune 14, 1985Vol. 9220, Page 137

Stephen M. and Bonita K. Orr to Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (AllianceBank)September 4, 1991Vol. 11541, 22

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to Pamela K. Powers and Gregory KarnazeNovember 12; 1.991Vol. 11562, Page 1955

Pamela K. Powers and Gregory Karnaxe to Susan J. NapierMarch 17, 3998Vol. 131.il, Page 2428

Susan J. Napier to Barnett A. and Camille Kress (current owners)JulvS, 2002

OCCUPANCY HISTORY1400 HARDOUIN AVENUE(From City Directories, Austin History Center)

YEAR

1992

1991

1990

1989

1988

1987

1986

1985

1984

1983

1982

1981

1980

1979

1978

1977

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1975

1974

197S

1972

SIDE A

B.H. Orr

B.H. Orr

B.H. Orr

B.H. Orr

B.H. On-

Vacant

Robert Roller

Robert Roller

Robert Roller

Robert Roller

Robert Roller

No return

Robert Roller

No return

Evelyn Starcke

Evelyn Starcke

Evelyn Starcke

Evelyn Starcke

Evelyn Starcke

Evelyn Starcke

Max (Evelyn) Starcke

SIDEB

Vacant

Sylvia Gabriel

Sylvia Gabriel

Vacant

Vacant

Vacant

Vacant

Vacant

Vacant

No return

James White

No return

James White

No return

Ada Hay

Ada Hay

Ada Hay

Ada Hay

Ada Hay

Ada Hay

Ada Hay

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1956 Max .(Evelyn) Starcke





19-19 Max (Evelyn) Starcke;


194'] -45 Max (Evelyn) Starcke

1942 Vacant

1941 W.C.Moore

Ada Hay

Ada Hay

Ada Hay

Ada Hay

Ada Hay

Ada Hay

Ada Hay

Ada Hay

Ada Hay

Ada Hay

Ada Hay

Ada Hay

Ada Hay

Ada Hay

Ada Hay

Ada Hay

Ada Hay

Ada Hay

Ada Hay

Ada Hay

Ada Hay

Ada Hay

Ada Hay

Max (Evelyn) Stareko

Not listed

Mrs. Margaret Taylor1940 W.C.Moore

Not listed1939 W.C. Moore

1937 Address not listed.

A. APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC ZONING

PROJECT INFORMATION:

BASIC PROJECT DATA:

r.1. OWNER'S NAME:2. PROJECT NAME:3. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (or Range): 1 M Q C

ZIP I^M COUNTY:

U" Vyess

IF PROJECT ADDRESS CANNOT BE DEFINED ABOVE:LOCATED FRONTAGE FEET ALONG THE N. S. E. W. (CIRCLE ONE) SIDE OF

. (ROAD NAME PROPERTY FRONTS ONTO), WHICH ISAPPROXIMATELY DISTANCE FROM ITSINTERSECTION WITH . __^_^ _^ CROSS STREET.

AREA TO BE REZONED:

4. ACRES (OR) SQ.FT.

5. ZONING AND LAND USE INFORMATION:

EXISTING EXISTING TRACT# ACRES / SQ. FT. PROPOSEDZONING USE (IF MORE USE

THAN 1)

PROPOSEDZONING

RELATED CURRENT CASES:

Q. ACTIVE ZONING CASE? (YES7. RESTRICTIVE COVENANT? (YES / NO)8. SUBDIVISION? (YES / NO)9. SITE PLAN? (YES/NO)

FILE NUMBER:FILE NUMBER:FILE NUMBER:FILE NUMBER:

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION (SUBDIVISION REFERENCE OR METES AND BOUNDS):

10a. SUBDIVISION REFERENCE: Name: fern W4 onBlock(s) H Lot(s ) I3 Outlot(s)Plat Book: Vci ^ PageNumber.

10b. METES AND BOUNDS (Attach two copies of certified field notes if subdivision reference is not available orzoning includes partial lots)

DEED REFERENCE CONVEYING PROPERTY TO PRESENT OWNER AND TAX PARCEL I.D.:

11. VOLUME: PAGE: _____ TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.; /""••'"* • rx'?. A \ ~* *s *• ̂ I. -- :-> '•- OI;U * Us/-' I

OTHER PROVISIONS:

12. IS PROPERTY IN A ZONING COMBINING DISTRICT / OVERLAY ZONE? YES / NOTYPE OF COMBINING DIST/OVERLAYZONE (NCCD,NP, etc) ^_

13. LOCATED IN A LOCAL OR NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT? YES / NO14. IS A TIA REQUIRED? YES / NO (NOT REQUIRED IF BASE ZONING IS NOT CHANGING)TRIPS PER DAY:TRAFFIC SERIAL ZONE(S):

OWNERSHIP TYPE:

15. SOLE ^/COMMUNITY PROPERTY PARTNERSHIP CORPORATION TRUST

If ownership is other than sole or community property, list individuals/partners/principals below or attach separate sheet.

OWNER INFORMATION:

16. OWNER CONTACTSIGNATURE: (^_, ,.FIRM NAME:STREET ADDRESS:CITY: iloi'Ti.'EMAIL ADDRESS:

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AGENT INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE):

17. AGENT CONTACT INFORMATIONSIGNATURE:FIRM NAME:

NAME:TELEPHONE NUMBER:

STREET ADDRESS:CITY: STATE:CONTACT PERSON:

ZIP CODE:TELEPHONE NUMBER:

EMAIL ADRESS:

DEPARTMENTAL USE ONLY:

D. SUBMITTAL VERIFICATIONAND INSPECTION AUTHORIZATION

SUBMITTAL VERICATION

My signature attests to the fact that the attached application package is complete and accurate to the best of myknowledge. I understand that proper City staff review of this application is dependent upon the accuracy of the informationprovided and that any inaccurate or inadequate information provided by me/my firm/etc., may delay the proper review ofthis application.

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT NAME BELOW SIGNATURE ANDINDICATE FIRM REPRESENTED, IF APPLICABLE.

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Name (Typed or Printed)

Firm (If applicable)

INSPECTION AUTHORIZATION

As owner or authorized agent, my signature authorizes staff to visit and inspect the property for which thisapplication is being submitted.

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT NAME BELOW SIGNATURE ANDINDICATE FIRM REPRESENTED, IF APPLICABLE.

^Date

Name (Typed or Printed)

Firm (If applicable)

E. ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM

concerningSubdivision Plat Notes, Deed Restrictions,

Restrictive Covenantsand / or

Zoning Conditional Overlays

1, v — . Q_r-V\ \ & YS Ce-6 5 _ have checked for subdivision plat notes, deedrestrictions,

(Print name of applicant)

restrictive covenants and/or zoning conditional overlays prohibiting certain uses and/or requiring certaindevelopment restrictions i.e. height, access, screening etc. on this property, located at

(Address or Legal Description)

If a conflict should result with the request I am submitting to the City of Austin due to subdivision plat notes,deed restrictions, restrictive covenants and/or zoning conditional overlays it will be my responsibility to resolveit. I also acknowledge that I understand the implications of use and/or development restrictions that are aresult of a subdivision plat notes, deed restrictions, restrictive covenants and/or zoning conditional overlays.

I understand that if requested, I must provide copies of any and all subdivision plat notes, deed restrictions,restrictive covenants and/or zoning conditional overlay information which may apply to this property.

Applicant's signature) ^ (Date)

TAX CERTIFICATENelda Wells Spears

Travis County Tax Assessor-CollectorP.O. Box 1748

Austin, Texas 78767(512) 854-9473 I

NO 117518

ACCOUNT NUMBER:

PROPERTY OWNER:

01-1501-0301-0000

KRESS BARNETT A & CAMILLE1400 HARDOUIN AVEAUSTIN, TX 78703-2517

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:

LOT 13 BLK 4PEMBERTON HEIGHTS SEC 1

ACRES 0.000 MIN% .00000 TYPE

SITUS INFORMATION: 001400 HARDOUIN AV 00000

This is to certify that after a careful check of tax records of this office, thefollowing taxes, delinquent taxes, penalties and interests are due on thedescribed property of the following tax unit(s):

YEAR ENTITY2003 AUSTIN ISD

CITY OF AUSTIN (TRAV)TRAVIS COUNTYACC (TRAVIS)

TOTAL SEQUENCE 0

TOTAL TAX:UNPAID FEES:INTEREST ON FEES:COMMISSION:TOTAL DUE ^=>

TOTAL*ALL PAID**ALL PAID**ALL PAID**ALL PAID*

*ALL PAID*

*ALL PAID** NONE ** NONE ** NONE **ALL PAID*

ALL TAXES PAID IN FULL PRIOR TO AND INCLUDING THE YEAR 2003 EXCEPT FOR UNPAIDYEARS LISTED ABOVE.TAXES PAID FOR YEAR 2003 $21,656.24

The above described property may be subject to special valuation based on itsuse, and additional rollback taxes may become due. {Section 23.55, StateProperty Tax Code).Pursuant to Section 31.08 of the State Property Tax Code, there is a fee of$10.00 for all Tax Certificates.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE ON THIS DATE OF 09/07/2004

Nelda Wells SpearsFee Paid: $10.00 Tax Assessor^Dollector

By:

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was born November II. J884, on a farmHe demonstrated his ability m business and in

development at a very young age, at 16, heEntered business activities ranging from the laying out thetowns of Sandia and Orange Grove to organizing a bank.

He served seven terms as mayor of Segum and built thecity's first water filtration plant, a new hydro-electric plantand Texas' first completely air conditioned city hall. He de-veloped many civic'improvements, including a major munici-pal park now named "Max Starcke Park" by grateful Seguinpeople. He also helped organize the Texas League of Muni-cipalities and served as its president for several terms.

In 1938, he became LCRA's operating manager, and in|94Q, the general manager. Two dams, Buchanan and Inks,were then complete and Mansfield and Tom Miller werebeing built.

Upon his retirement as general manager, hs could lookback on 17 years during which a major organization wascreated, with 700 employees and six major dams which hadsuccessfully controlled all major floods and provided ade-quate supplies for all purposes. Also, 33 municipalities and11 rural electrification cooperatives had become customers.

Mr.. Starcke became known as a developer of sound,practical public administration, and a leader in the new fieldof water conservation, he helped organize the Texas Water.Conservation Association in 1944 and served 13 years asfirst vice president and five as president.

A philosophy developed during these niany years ofpublic service, sums up his work on many local, state andnational projects it is: "If you do not carry your part of theload, then don't complain about the way things are run."

Max Starcke has carried more than his share of the loadin the 56 civic, social and professional organizations ofwhich he has been a member, in the 12 business enterpriseshe has operated, and his membership on the Texas StateParks Board.

STARCKE HONORED — "Max .SUrcke^secondYrbmIeft,,io6ks a bit wistful as he lisiens'to words'he"'lyiHnever fqrget during naming of the Colorado River <iamat Marble Falls in his honor. ' Congressman JKomerThornberry, right, praised the former LCRA general ",

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