Fourth Street), crews will save and reuse existing brick “with paint removed or the bricks turned to reveal the unpainted side.”Īccording to these reports, city staff members are recommending demolition of the buildings if the developer commits to reconstruction of the building’s façade.ĭeveloper David Ott with Hanover previously told KXAN the proposed 400-unit apartment complex would guarantee a lease to the Oilcan Harry’s owner for the next 25 years.Īs details about these plans became more publicly known, however, some Austinites pushed back on the project. Fourth Street “with reconstruction of selected façades.” It’s a regulatory hurdle to clear before the city approves permits for the developer Hanover to move forward with the 40-story apartment complex.Īccording to the city’s documents detailing the three different demolition applications related to the project ( 201-209 W. (Photo: Solomon Cordwell Buenz via City of Austin)Īustin’s Historic Landmark Commission will meet Wednesday evening to vote on applications for demolition of addresses 201 to 213 W.
