City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met June 30.
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 virtually
Steven Curry Present
Tanya Debose Present virtually at 4:07 p.m. during item B
Ashley Elizabeth Jones Present
Ben Koush Present
Stephen McNiel Present
Rhonda Sepulveda Absent
Urmila Srinivasan Present
Charles Stava Present virtually
Beth Wiedower Jackson Present
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
NONE
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Jennifer Ostlind, Executive Secretary, gave a report.
MAYOR’S LIAISON REPORT
NONE Marta Crinejo was present virtually.
APPROVAL OF THE MAY 19, 2022 HOUSTON ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL COMMISSION (HAHC) MEETING MINUTES
Commission Action: Approved the May 19, 2022 Houston Archeological and Historical Commission meeting minutes.
Motion: Wiedower Jackson Second: McNiel Vote: Unanimous Abstaining: None
A. CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APPLICATIONS FOR CONSENT AGENDA
A-1. 1135 Walling St - Alteration – Addition – Norhill - Approve
A-2. 1135 Walling St - New Construction – Garage – Norhill - Approve
A-4. 901 Key St - New Construction – Garage – Norhill - Approve
A-5. 609 White St - Alteration – Addition - Old Sixth Ward - Approve
A-7. 1023 Oxford St - Alteration – Addition - Houston Heights South - Approve
A-8. 1023 Oxford St - New Construction – Accessory Bldg - Houston Heights South Approve
A-9. 1218 Cortlandt St - Alteration – Addition - Houston Heights East - Approve
A-11. 605 Euclid St - Alteration – Addition - Woodland Heights - Approve
A-12. 515 E 9th St - Alteration – Windows - Houston Heights South - Denial, Issuance of Certificate of Remediation (COR)
A-13. 420 W 14th St - New Construction – Garage - Houston Heights West - Approve
A-14. 611 W 22nd St - Alteration – Sign – Protected Landmark (PLM) – Heights Clock Tower (formerly known as Oriental Textile Mill) - Approve
A-15. 1512 South Boulevard - Alteration – Addition - Boulevard Oaks - Approve
A-16. 932 W Cottage St - Alteration – Windows – Norhill - Denial, Issuance of Certificate of Remediation (COR)
Motion was made by Commissioner Yap, seconded by Commissioner Stava, to consider and to accept staff recommendations for items A-1, A-2, A-4, A-5, A-7, A-8, A-9, A-11, A-12, A-13, A-14 A-15, and A-16 together. Motion carried unanimously.
A-3. 901 Key St - Alteration – Addition – Norhill Approve Staff recommendation: Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness per staff report. Commission action: Motion by Commissioner McNiel, seconded by Commissioner Wiedower Jackson, to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness per staff report. Motion carried with Commissioner Yap opposed.
Speaker: Kelsie Van Hoose, applicant - supportive
A-6. 1405 Allston St - Alteration – Addition - Houston Heights West Defer Staff recommendation: Deny the Certificate of Appropriateness and issue a Certificate of Remediation (COR) per staff report.
Commission action: Motion by Commissioner Yap, seconded by Commissioner McNiel, to defer the application. Motion carried unanimously.
Speakers: Justin Patterson, Terrance Jackson, Ellie Self, owner - supportive; William P. Davis – opposed
A-10. 1112 Ashland St - Alteration – Addition - Houston Heights West Approve
Staff recommendation: Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness per staff report. Commission action: Motion by Commissioner Yap, seconded by Commissioner Wiedower Jackson, to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness per staff report, and with additional conditions to add a 3rd window to the proposed dormers on the historic structure; inset all dormers 2’ from the side walls, and ensure that original windows on north elevation remain the same. Motion carried unanimously.
Speaker: Tim Sisneros – agent
A-17. 1810 Kane St - Alteration – Windows - Old Sixth Ward Approve COR
Staff recommendation: Deny the Certificate of Appropriateness and issue a certificate of remediation (COR) per staff report.
Commission action: Motion by Commissioner McNeil, seconded by Commissioner Curry, to deny the Certificate of Appropriateness and issue a Certificate of Remediation (COR) per staff report. Motion carried with Commissioner Yap abstaining and Commissioner Stava opposed.
Speaker: Chuck Swartz, applicant
B. CERTIFICATE OF NON-DESIGNATION - 2019 N SHEPHERD DR
Approve Staff recommendation: Approve the Certificate of Non-Designation per staff report. Commission action: Motion by Commissioner McNiel, seconded by Commissioner Cosgrove, to approve the Certificate of Non-Designation per staff report. Motion carried unanimously.
C. CERTIFICATE OF NON-DESIGNATION – 2101 N SHEPHERD DR
Approve Staff recommendation: Approve the Certificate of Non-Designation per staff report. Commission action: Motion by Commissioner McNiel, seconded by Commissioner Yap, to approve the Certificate of Non-Designation per staff report. Motion carried unanimously.
D. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Jeremy McFarland commented about 1405 Allston St.
E. COMMENTS FROM THE HAHC
Commissioner Wiedower Jackson commented about windows. Commissioner Yap commented about 1405 Allston St.
F. HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER’S REPORT
Report was given by Roman McAllen about the July National Alliance of Preservation Commission Forum Conference; limited staff; and two open staff positions.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business brought before the Commission, Chair David Bucek adjourned the meeting at 4:20 p.m.
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