City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met May 19

City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met May 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

CALL TO ORDER

Chair David Bucek called the meeting to order at 2:31 p.m. with a roll call vote and a quorum present.

David Bucek, Chair Present

Ann Collum Present virtually

John Cosgrove Present and left at 4:22 p.m. after item C-14

Steven Curry Present

Tanya Debose Present

Ashley Elizabeth Jones Present

Ben Koush Present

Stephen McNiel Present and left at 4:38 p.m. during comments

Rhonda Sepulveda Present and arrived virtually at 3:24 p.m. during item C-9

Urmila Srinivasan Present

Charles Stava Present

Beth Wiedower Jackson Present and left at 4:31 p.m. during item C-16

Dominic Yap Present

Exofficio Members

Samantha Bruer, Architectural Archivist, Houston Metropolitan Research Center

Marta Crinejo, Mayor’s Liaison

Executive Secretary

Margaret Wallace Brown, Director, Planning and Development or

Jennifer Ostlind, Deputy Director, Planning and Development - Present

CHAIR’S REPORT

Chair David Bucek made comments.

ELECT VICE CHAIR

Motion was made by Commissioner Curry to elect Commissioner Wiedower Jackson as Vice Chair. No second was required. Motion carried unanimously.

DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Jennifer Ostlind, Executive Secretary, gave a report.

MAYOR’S LIAISON REPORT

NONE

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APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 21, 2022 HOUSTON ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL COMMISSION (HAHC) MEETING MINUTES

Commission Action: Approved the April 21, 2022 Houston Archeological and Historical Commission meeting minutes.

Motion: Wiedower Jackson Second: Curry Vote: Carried Abstaining: Koush

A. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A PROTECTED LANDMARK DESIGNATION APPLICATION FOR THE JOHN C. PENN HOUSE AT 428 HAWTHORNE ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77006

The Chair open and closed the public hearing.

Motion was made by Commissioner Cosgrove, seconded by Commissioner Stava, to approve the landmark designation for the John C. Penn House at 428 Hawthorne St, Houston, TX, 77006, and forward to City Council. Motion carried unanimously.

B. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A PROTECTED LANDMARK DESIGNATION APPLICATION FOR THE HOUSE AT 1134 E. 14TH ST., HOUSTON, TX, 77009

The Chair open and closed the public hearing.

Motion was made by Commissioner Wiedower Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Debose, to approve the landmark designation for the House at 1134 E. 14th St., Houston, TX, 77006, and forward to City Council. Motion carried unanimously.

C. CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APPLICATIONS FOR CONSENT AGENDA

C-2. 912 Cortlandt St – Alteration - Addition – Houston Heights South – Approve

C-3. 828 Heights Blvd – Alteration - Siding, Porch, Other – Houston Heights South – Certificate of Remediation (COR)

C-4. 1120 Ashland St – Alteration - Addition – Houston Heights West – Approve

C-5. 1303 Cortlandt St – New Construction – Garage/Garage Apt – Houston Heights East - Approve

C-6. 2911 Julian St – Alteration - Addition – PLM – Klunkert Farmhouse - Approve

C-8. 101 W 14th St – Alteration - Sign – Houston Heights East – Approve

C-10. 623 Bayland Ave – Alteration - Addition – Woodland Heights – Approve

C-13. 606 Highland St – Alteration - Addition, Ramp – Woodland Heights – Approve

C-15. 1051 Heights Blvd – Alteration - Sign – Houston Heights South – Approve

C-17. 1141 E 11th St – Alteration - Sign – Norhill – Approve

Motion was made by Commissioner Curry, seconded by Commissioner Yap, to consider and to accept staff recommendations for items C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5, C-6, C-8, C-10, C-13, C-15 and C-17 together. Motion carried with Commissioner Koush abstaining from C-6.

C-1. 404 Highland St – Alteration - Addition – Woodland Heights

Motion by Commissioner McNiel, seconded by Commissioner Srinivasan, to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for item C-1 per staff report. Motion carried with Commissioners Collum and Yap opposing.

C-7. 1973 W Gray St – Alteration - Doors, Windows, Storefront – LM – River Oaks Theatre and Shopping Center

Motion by Commissioner Yap, seconded by Commissioner Stava, to deny the Certificate of Appropriateness for C-7 per staff report. Motion carried unanimously.

C-9. 7603 Glenvista St – Alteration - Windows – Glenbrook Valley

Motion by Commissioner Cosgrove, seconded by Commissioner Srinivasan, to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for C-9 per staff report, and with the additional condition to match lite pattern windows. Motion carried unanimously.

C-11. 603 Euclid St – Alteration - Addition – Woodland Heights

Motion by Commissioner Kousch, seconded by Commissioner Wiedower Jackson, to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for C-11 per staff report, with the additional condition to keep front door and lower elevation. Motion carried with Commissioners Stava and Yap opposed.

Speaker: Rudolph Colby, applicant – position not stated.

C-12. 604 Euclid St – Alteration - Addition – Woodland Heights

Motion by Commissioner Wiedower Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Kousch, to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for C-12 per staff report, except with the additional condition that west elevation dormer can remain as proposed to create third bedroom, but to mimic existing elevation; and with final design approval by staff. Motion carried with Stava opposed.

Speakers: Jose Cordova, applicant, Ben Fairchild – supportive.

C-14. 1029 Arlington St - Alteration – Addition - Houston Heights South

Motion by Commissioner Cosgrove, seconded by Commissioner Srinivasan, to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for C-14 per staff report. Motion carried unanimously. Speaker: Mark Schatz, applicant – supportive.

C-16. 4031 Norhill Blvd - Alteration – Addition – Norhill

Motion by Commissioner McNiel, seconded by Commissioner Debose, to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for C-16 with conditions per staff report. Motion carried with Commissioners Stava and Yap opposed.

Speaker: Sati Yuksek – no position stated.

D. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

NONE

E. COMMENTS FROM THE HAHC

Commissioner Srinivasan commented about Historic Preservation Month and an American Institute of Architects (AIA) event. Commissioner Yap commented that the 2911 Julian Street addition was appropriately scaled, and asked about window education.

F. HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER’S REPORT

Report was given by Roman McAllen. He said Madeleine Mayhan and Intern Samantha de Leon are leaving the Historic Office of Preservation.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business brought before the Commission, Chair David Bucek adjourned the meeting at 4:57 p.m.

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