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Houston Archaeological & Historical Commission

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HPO File No. HP2020_0138

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Houston Heights West

City of Houston | Planning & Development Department| Historic Preservation Office 1 of 24August 31, 2020 5:16 PM

CHANGE OF DESIGNATION

Application Date: June 23, 2020

Applicant: Mark D. Ring, owner

Property:

1441 Ashland Street, Lot 3, Track 2, Block 151 Houston Heights Subdivision. The property includes 1,308.6 square foot single family

residence situated on a 6,600 square foot (50’ x 132’) interior lot.

Significance:

Contributing bungalow construction built earliest c. 1950s located in the Houston Heights Historic District West.

*survey incorrectly states 1920 - see sanborn maps - this original building from 1917 has been demolished.

Proposal:

Change of designation to non- contributing. Houston Heights West inventory states it was built in 1920, but this home was built

between c. 1950-c.1967 based on the Sanborn maps and Harris County archive documents compared to current survey. It appears in

it’s most current form in 1967 in assessment inspection documents. See attached photos & comments from staff.

See site visit photos from 8/7/20 and interior renovation photos for further clarification.

Recommendation: Approval.

1441 Ashland can be considered non-contributing based on Sec. 33-224 -Criteria for Designations - A #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

1441 Ashland can be considered for an amendment in designation status based on Sec. 33-227 - Amendment; changes in

boundary under (c) and director may recommend approval to HAHC, who may recommend approval to city council.

In support of the above, the c. 1950s or later build is outside the period of significance for Houston Heights West which is 1893-1941.

HAHC Action:


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Sec. 33-224 - Criteria for Designations

A NA

(a) The HAHC, in making recommendations with respect to designation, and the city council, in making a designation,

shall consider one or more of the following criteria, as appropriate for the type of designation:

1. Whether the building, structure, object, site or area possesses character, interest or value as a visible reminder

of the development, heritage, and cultural and ethnic diversity of the city, state, or nation;

2. Whether the building, structure, object, site or area is the location of a significant local, state or national event;

3. Whether the building, structure, object, site or area is identified with a person who, or group or event that,

contributed significantly to the cultural or historical development of the city, state, or nation;

4. Whether the building or structure or the buildings or structures within the area exemplify a particular

architectural style or building type important to the city;

5. Whether the building or structure or the buildings or structures within the area are the best remaining

examples of an architectural style or building type in a neighborhood;

6. Whether the building, structure, object or site or the buildings, structures, objects or sites within the area are

identified as the work of a person or group whose work has influenced the heritage of the city, state or nation

7. Whether specific evidence exists that unique archaeological resources are present; and

8. Whether the building, structure, object or site has value as a significant element of community sentiment or

public pride.

(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, no building, structure, object or site less than 50 years old shall be designated as

a landmark, protected landmark, or archaeological site, and no area in which the majority of buildings, structures or

objects is less than 50 years old shall be designated as an historic district, unless it is found that the building, structure,

object, site or area is of extraordinary importance to the city, state or nation for reasons not based on age.

APPROVAL CRITERIA

A - applies NA - not applicable

Notes: 1441 Ashland can be considered non-contributing based on Sec. 33-224 -Criteria for Designations - A #1, 2, 3, 4,

5, 6, 7, 8. In support of the above, the c. 1950 - c 1967 build is also outside the de facto period of significance for Houston

Heights West which is 1893-1941.

Post July HAHC Site Visit Notes (see photos): No flue or chimney, 105 wood siding under existing vinyl cladding,

aluminum windows, low ceilings, diagonal sub floor, garage at rear of property


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APPROVAL CRITERIA

Sec. 33-227 - Amendment; changes in boundary.

A NA

(a) Amendment of any designation of any landmark, protected landmark, or archaeological site shall require action by

the city council and shall follow the procedures for application, notice, public hearing and recommendation by HAHC

used for the designation of the landmark, protected landmark, or archaeological site.

(b) Enlargement of the boundaries of a historic district shall require action by the city council and shall follow the

procedures for application, notice, public hearing and recommendation by HAHC used for the designation of a historic

district with respect to the property to be added to the district and not the property within the existing district except

that the requirements of section 33-224 of this Code shall be applied to the entire district as modified by the enlargement

of the boundaries.

(c) Amendment of any classification of a building, structure, object, or site within a historic district may be initiated

by the director only upon finding that a building, structure, object, or site is incorrectly classified as contributing or

non-contributing or that the existence of unusual or compelling circumstances, such as the presence of significant

and irreversible changes not caused by the owner of the building, structure, or object, justifies the changing of the

classification of the building, structure, object, or site. The director shall not recommend the change in classification

of a building, structure, object, or site that has deteriorated due to any action or negligence of the owner. The director

shall present the findings at a regularly scheduled meeting of the HAHC after giving notice to the property owner

of the proposed change not later than 15 days before the meeting, The HAHC shall either disapprove the director’s

recommended change, or approve the change and refer the change to city council for approval.

(d) Nothing herein shall be construed to require the city council to follow all of the procedures used in the designation

if the amendment is solely for the purpose of correcting minor technical errors, including, but not limited to, errors in

property descriptions, that are necessary to implement the intent of the city council with respect to the designation.

A - applies NA - not applicable

Notes:

Home is outside what could be considered the defacto period of significance for Houston Heights West Historic

District and justifies the change of the classification for the building, structure, object, or site.


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PROPERTY LOCATION: HOUSTON HEIGHTS WEST

1441 ASHLAND STREET


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INVENTORY PHOTO

CURRENT PHOTO


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CURRENT PHOTOS: SITE VISIT 8/7/20 (SM, RM, AC)

FRONT ELEVATION (EAST) FRONT FOUNDATION

LEFT SIDE (SOUTH)

105 WOOD SIDING UNDERNEATH CURRENT CLADDING


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LEFT SIDE (SOUTH) LEFT SIDE (SOUTH) FOUNDATION

LEFT SIDE (SOUTH) FOUNDATION


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RIGHT SIDE- FROM REAR (NORTH) REAR (WEST)

EXISTING GARAGE

EXISTING GARAGE


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INTERIOR IMAGES


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INTERIOR RENOVATION PHOTOS


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SANBORN MAP - DATE: 1917 (Burned down or Demolished)

CURRENT AERIAL PHOTO (GOOGLE MAPS 2020)

1441 ASHLAND STREET shown in this map has

been demolished, current building does not align

with 1445 or 1439 Ashland

(see below current aerial )


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SANBORN MAP - DATE: 1917

(Burned down or Demolished)



different construction

*please note street # change)


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DATE: 1917

(Burned down or Demolished)

DATE: 1950

DATE: 1925 new construction

*please note street # change)

DATE: 2020

DATE: 2008


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CURRENT STREET VIEW

COMPARED TO NEIGHBHORING HOMES (GOOGLE MAPS 2020)


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DATE: unknown possibly 1938?

*brick foundation. 1,285 sq ft - main portion 27’ x 45’

*current sq footage is 1,308.6 - main portion of current building 26.5’ x 44.2’

HARRIS COUNTY ARCHIVE MATERIALS

Current Survey

DATE: 2008


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DATE: 1939 - 1,285 sqft DATE: 1949 -

1,272 sqft

with concrete

foundation


*current sq footage is 1,308.6

- main portion of current building 26.5’ x 44.2’

Current Survey

DATE: 2008


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DATE: 1967

1,272 sqft + enclosed porch

and carport

concrete block foundation

Current Survey

DATE: 2008

*comparable footprint

to existing by 1967


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DATE: 1977

1,272 sqft + enclosed porch

and carport


Current

Survey

DATE: 2008

*comparable

footprint


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ADDITIONAL RESEARCH


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Detailed Staff Recommendation:

Excerpt from Houston Heights West Historic District Designation Report accepted Sept 18, 2007:

• Approval from Pete Stockton, Senior Inspector

• Recommendation from Roman McAllen, Preservation Officer:

It appears the home was built c. 1950 or later. This is evident and has been verified by staff during a visit to the property. This means it was constructed well outside of the period of significance for this local historic district and should be labeled as a “non-contributing” structure. See images from site visit.


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PHOTOS FROM SITE VISIT: (Roman McAllen, Pete Stockton)


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Letter from current owner: Mark Ring

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