Tag Archives: Old West Austin
West Line historic zoning battle extended once again
In a somewhat surprising turn of events, a lack of consensus over a West Line home kicked off the historic zoning process at the Historic Landmark Commission’s most recent meeting. The owner of a 1915 bungalow at 812 Theresa Ave.…
Preservation • By Elizabeth Pagano • Oct 6, 2016
'Battle of the historic restoration titans' continues at Landmark Commission
There are plenty of heavy hitters on either side of the debate surrounding a proposed demolition of a contributing structure in the West Line National Register Historic District. What the debate lacks is a resolution, after the Historic Landmark Commission…
Preservation • By Elizabeth Pagano • Aug 3, 2016
Jenny Lind Porter home wins stay of demolition
The house once owned by Texas poet laureate Jenny Lind Porter will be around for another two months, but after that its fate is anyone’s guess. On Monday, the Historic Landmark Commission once again considered the request for a demolition…
Preservation • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jul 28, 2016
Poet's Old West Austin mansion faces demolition
The future of Jenny Lind Porter’s Old Enfield home hangs in the balance after a Historic Landmark Commission postponement Monday. The house, which is located at 1715 Summit View Place, is a contributing structure to the Old West Austin Historic…
Preservation • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jun 30, 2016
Tanks tank in Old West Austin variance case
To find proof that the opinions of neighbors hold sway at the city’s boards and commissions, look no further than the Board of Adjustment. At its recent meeting, board members voted unanimously to deny a variance that may have looked…
Land Development Code • By Elizabeth Pagano • Apr 25, 2016
County association project gets measured OK from city panel
Though developers may not get the height they are after, plans to develop the Texas Association of Counties’ offices near the downtown campus of Austin Community College got the unanimous blessing from the Planning Commission Tuesday. Commissioners voted to change…
Zoning • By Elizabeth Pagano • Mar 10, 2016
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City buys time on emotional West Lynn demolition
There’s trouble in Old West Austin, where the expense and maintenance of one of the city’s older homes is once again threatening its existence. The Slaughter-Dildy House at 611 West Lynn St. is a contributing structure in the West Line…
Preservation • By Elizabeth Pagano • Feb 9, 2016
Popular infill project stalls at BoA
Time invested, neighborhood support and a convoluted city code won’t get you a variance at the Board of Adjustment. But they might buy you a little time. James Schoenbaum is the owner and manager of the proposed development at 614…
The Code • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jun 18, 2015
West Austin demo leaves preservationists cold
It may not be the worst-case scenario, but residents of Old West Austin still showed up to protest the demolition of a 100-year-old house that will soon be replaced by an ultra-modern residence. The 1917 house, which is located at…
