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City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Oct. 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Beth Wiedower Jackson called the meeting to order at 2:34 p.m. with a roll call vote and a quorum present.
David Bucek, Chair Absent
Beth Wiedower Jackson, Vice Chair Present
Ann Collum Absent
John Cosgrove Present
Steven Curry Present
Tanya Debose Present at 2:40 p.m. during minutes approval
Ashley Elizabeth Jones Present
Ben Koush Present
Stephen McNiel Present
Rhonda Sepulveda Absent
Urmila Srinivasan Absent
Charles Stava Absent
Dominic Yap Present
Exofficio Members
Samantha Bruer, Architectural Archivist, Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Marta Crinejo, Mayor’s Liaison
Executive Secretary
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
APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 HOUSTON ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL COMMISSION (HAHC) MEETING MINUTES
Commission Action: Approved the September 8, 2022 Houston Archeological and Historical Commission (HAHC) meeting minutes.
Motion by Commissioner Cosgrove, seconded by Jones. Motion carried with McNiel abstaining.
A. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A PROTECTED LANDMARK DESIGNATION APPLICATION FOR LEONEL CASTILLO COMMUNITY CENTER AT 2101 SOUTH STREET, HOUSTON, TX 77009 - Approve
Presentation was made by former staff intern Samantha de Leon.
The Vice Chair opened and closed the public hearing.
Motion made by Commissioner Debose, seconded by Cosgrove, that the Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission recommend to City Council the Protected Landmark Designation application. Motion carried unanimously.
Speakers: Commissioner Adrian Garcia, Jorge Bustamante - supportive
B. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A PROTECTED LANDMARK DESIGNATION APPLICATION FOR SALZMAN HOUSE AT 3615 NORTH BRAESWOOD BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77025 - Approve
Presentation was made by staff member Amanda Coleman.
The Vice Chair opened and closed the public hearing.
Motion made by Commissioner Curry, seconded by Yap, that the Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission recommend to City Council the Protected Landmark Designation application. Motion carried unanimously.
Speakers: Ashraf Gheni, Robert Morris, Jerry Salzman – supportive
C. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A PROTECTED LANDMARK DESIGNATION APPLICATION FOR SAINT MARY’S MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH AT 4602 ELI STREET, HOUSTON, TX 77007- Approve
Presentation was made by staff member Jason Lilienthal.
The Vice Chair opened and closed the public hearing.
Motion made by Commissioner Cosgrove, seconded by Debose, that the Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission recommend to City Council the Protected Landmark Designation application. Motion carried unanimously.
Speakers: Margot Williams, David Bush - supportive.
D. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A PROTECTED LANDMARK DESIGNATION APPLICATION FOR THIRD CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST BUILDING AT 2021 BINZ STREET, HOUSTON, TX 77004 - Withdrawn
E. CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APPLICATIONS FOR CONSENT AGENDA
E-3. 121 E 18th St - Alteration – Addition - Houston Heights East - Approve
E-5. 1543 Columbia St - Alteration – Addition - Houston Heights East - Approve
E-6. 111 E 18th St - New Construction – Single Family Residential - Houston Heights East - Approve
E-7. 111 E 18th St - New Construction – Detached Garage/Apt - Houston Heights East - Approve
E-8. 1015 W. Gardner St - Alteration – Addition, Front Porch, Chimney - Norhill - Approve
E-10. 2009 Harvard St - Alteration – Addition, Windows - Landmark: Fayette C. Lowry House - Approve
E-11. 5219 S Braeswood Blvd - Alteration – Doors, Windows - Landmark: Max and Helen Rosenbaum House - Approve
E-12. 1233 Rutland St - Alteration – Addition - Houston Heights West - Approve with Conditions
E-13. 1115 Fugate St - Alteration – Siding, Doors, Windows, Porch - Norhill - Approve
Motion by Commissioner Curry, seconded by Cosgrove, to consider and to accept staff recommendations for items E- 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, and 13 together. Motion carried unanimously.
E-1. 617 Silver St - Alteration – Addition - Old Sixth Ward - Approve
Staff recommendation: Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness per staff report. Commission action: Approved the Certificate of Appropriateness per staff report, and with the additional condition of a shallower roof pitch.
Motion by Commissioner Yap, seconded by Debose. Motion carried unanimously.
E-2. 2119 Kane St - Alteration – Siding - Old Sixth Ward - Denial – Issuance of COR Staff recommendation: Deny the Certificate of Appropriateness and issue a Certificate of Remediation (COR) per staff report.
Commission action: Denied the Certificate of Appropriateness and issued a Certificate of Remediation (COR) with the condition that
Motion by Commissioner McNiel, seconded by Cosgrove. Motion carried unanimously. Speaker: Jimmy Shaw, owner - opposed
E-4. 1429 Columbia St - Alteration – Addition - Houston Heights East - Approve Staff recommendation: Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness per staff report. Commission action: Approved the Certificate of Appropriateness per staff report.
Motion by Commissioner McNiel, seconded by Cosgrove. Motion carried unanimously. Speakers: Sam Gianukos, applicant; Jens Larsen – opposed; Mark Williamson – position not stated
E-9. 907 Henderson St - Alteration – Doors, Windows, Siding - Old Sixth Ward - Approve Staff recommendation: Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness per staff report. Commission action: Approved the Certificate of Appropriateness per staff report.
Motion by Commissioner Koush, seconded by McNiel. Motion carried with Yap opposed. Speaker: Matt Kause – position not stated
E-14. 1754 North Blvd - Alteration – Addition - Boulevard Oaks - Approve with Conditions Staff recommendation: Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness with conditions per staff report. Commission action: Approved the Certificate of Appropriateness per applicant’s request, with the condition that existing opening dimensions for side door AI is retained and replaced with window.
Motion by Commissioner McNiel, seconded by Curry. Motion carried with Koush opposed. Speakers: Kayleigh Defenbaugh, Martha Bute Mr. Blackburn, Anna Mod – supportive
F. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
NONE
G. COMMENTS FROM THE HAHC
Commissioners Yap, Cosgrove and McNiel commented about prior owners’ allowing deterioration of historic structures and asked about possible corrective measures.
H. HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER’S REPORT
Roman McAllen reported that it is his third-year anniversary presenting to HAHC. Streamlining of staff processes include Houston Public Works’ releasing single trade permit holds. Staffing had been up but is low at this time. A Real Estate course is planned for 2023. A Freedman’s Town grant is in progress. Yasmin Arslan will be back from maternity leave in early November. Three Historic Guidelines are still in queue, pending staffing.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business brought before the Commission, Vice Chair Beth Wiedower Jackson adjourned the meeting at 4:42 p.m.
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