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City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Jan. 26.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
CALL TO ORDER
Chair David Bucek called the meeting to order at 2:38 p.m. with a roll call vote and a quorum present.
David Bucek, Chair Present
Beth Wiedower Jackson, Vice Chair Present
Ann Collum Present
John Cosgrove Absent
Steven Curry Present
Tanya Debose Present at 2:59 p.m. during item A1 and left at 4:14 p.m. during item E 8
Ashley Elizabeth Jones Present
Ben Koush Present
Stephen McNiel Present
Rhonda Sepulveda Present virtually and left at 4:52 p.m. during item E 12
Urmila Srinivasan Present
Charles Stava Present
Dominic Yap Absent
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, Deputy Director, gave a report.
MAYOR’S LIAISON REPORT
Marta Crinejo was present; no report.
APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 14, 2022 HOUSTON ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL COMMISSION (HAHC) MEETING MINUTES
Commission Action: Approved the December 14, 2022 Houston Archeological and Historical Commission (HAHC) meeting minutes.
Motion by Commissioner Wiedower Jackson, seconded by Jones. Motion carried unanimously.
A1. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 33, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XI, CONSERVATION DISTRICTS TO ALLOW FOR THE CREATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF SUCH DISTRICTS, SETTING FORTH STANDARDS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS
A2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 33, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XI, CONSERVATION DISTRICTS TO ALLOW FOR THE CREATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF SUCH DISTRICTS, SETTING FORTH STANDARDS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS
Roman McAllen, Historic Preservation Officer, gave a report.
The Chair opened and closed the public hearing.
Staff recommendation: Consider the report and set another public hearing.
Commission action: Considered the report and discussed another public hearing. No vote. Speakers: Rain Eatmon, Abner Lyons, Rev. Jerome C. Nickerson, Danny Asberry El, Debra Blacklock-Sloan, Amy Dinn – supportive; Mike Dishberger, Suzy Hartgrove, Troy Allen – position not stated
B. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A PROTECTED LANDMARK DESIGNATION APPLICATION FOR WILBANKS-HANNAH HOUSE AT 2506 ROSEDALE STREET, HOUSTON, TX 77004 - APPROVAL
The Chair opened and closed the public hearing.
Staff recommendation: Approve the item per staff report and forward to City Council. Commission action: Approved the item per staff report and forwarded to City Council. Motion by Commissioner Wiedower Jackson, seconded by Stava. Motion carried unanimously.
C. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A PROTECTED LANDMARK DESIGNATION APPLICATION FOR EARL AND BERTHEA CARPENTER HOUSE AT 5330 MANDELL STREET, HOUSTON, TX 77005 - APPROVAL
The Chair opened and closed the public hearing.
Staff recommendation: Approve the item per staff report and forward to City Council. Commission action: Approved the item per staff report and forwarded to City Council. Motion by Commissioner Debose, seconded by Srinivasan. Motion carried unanimously. Speaker: Emily Ardoin, applicant – supportive
D. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A PROTECTED LANDMARK DESIGNATION APPLICATION FOR WINLOW WESTHEIMER CENTER AT 1901, 1911, AND 1915 WESTHEIMER STREET, HOUSTON, TX 77098 - APPROVAL
The Chair opened and closed the public hearing.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 4FAB8146-4E6E-4E06-A65F-07CAC1B5EDE7
Staff recommendation: Approve the item per staff report, and forward to City Council. Commission action: Approved the item per staff report and forwarded to City Council. Motion by Commissioner Debose, seconded by Sepulveda. Motion carried unanimously. Speaker: Amanda Coleman, applicant - supportive
E. CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APPLICATIONS FOR CONSENT AGENDA
E-1 908 W Temple St - Alteration – Other; Convert Garage into Carport-Norhill - Approval E-2 540 Harvard St - New Construction – Detached Garage/Apt - Houston Heights South - Approval
E-3 1819 Columbia St - Alteration – Addition - Houston Heights East - Approval E-4 4018 Norhill Blvd - Alteration – Addition – Norhill - Approval
E-5 1318 North Blvd - Alteration – Addition - Broadacres – Approval
E-10 1531 Allston St - Alteration – Roof, Other - Houston Heights West – Approval with conditions
E-11 311 E 8th St - Alteration – Roof – Houston Heights South - Approval
Motion by Commissioner Curry, seconded by Wiedower Jackson, to consider and to accept staff recommendations for items E-1, E-2, E-3, E-4, E-5, E-10 and E-11. Motion carried unanimously.
E-6 1115 E 14th St - Alteration – Windows – Norhill - Approval
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 Sepulveda. Motion carried with Commissioners Stava, Jones, and Wiedower Jackson opposed.
Speakers: Lisa Tucker, William Crenshaw, applicant – supportive
E-7 1408 Studewood St - Alteration – Other – Norhill - Denial/COR
Staff recommendation: Deny the Certificate of Appropriateness and approve the Certificate of Remediation per staff report.
Commission action: Denied the Certificate of Appropriateness and approved the Certificate of Remediation per staff report, and with the additional conditions to replace the front door, remove balustrade, and redesign garage; with details to be approved by staff.
Motion by Commissioner McNiel, seconded by Wiedower Jackson. Motion carried unanimously.
Speaker: Thomas Guerrera, applicant - supportive
E-8 8011 Glen Valley Drive – New Construction – Detached Garage/Apt – Glenbrook Valley – Defer
Staff recommendation: Deny the Certificate of Appropriateness and approve the Certificate of Remediation per staff report.
Commission action: Deferred the Certificate of Appropriateness and Certificate of Remediation. Motion by Commissioner McNiel, seconded by Wiedower Jackson. Motion carried unanimously.
Speaker: Juan Cerda, applicant - no position stated
E-9 7502 Glenheath St - Alteration – Windows - Glenbrook Valley- Defer
Staff recommendation: Deny the Certificate of Appropriateness and approve the Certificate of Remediation per staff report.
Commission action: Deferred the Certificate of Appropriateness and Certificate of Remediation. Motion by Commissioner McNiel, seconded by Koush. Motion carried unanimously.
E-12 518 W 13th Street – Alteration – Addition - Houston Heights - Denial/COR Staff recommendation: Deny the Certificate of Appropriateness and approve the Certificate of Remediation per staff report.
Commission action: Denied the Certificate of Appropriateness and approved the Certificate of Remediation per staff report and with additional conditions: allowing for the 2 casement windows, facing west, over the carport to remain; the 4 windows in the addition facing west to remain, the 4 east facing windows in the addition to be changed to 1/1 windows, inset and recessed; allowing for removal of original windows on east elevation and allowing for the 3 smaller windows on the first level of the addition and the single pain window on the 2nd level of the addition on the inset portion facing east to remain.
Motion by Commissioner McNiel, seconded by Koush. Motion carried unanimously. Speakers: Cissy Earthman Lappin, Mark Lappin, applicants – supportive
E-13 518 W 13th Street – New Construction - Garage - Houston Heights – Denial/COR Staff recommendation: Deny the Certificate of Appropriateness and approve the Certificate of Remediation per staff report.
Commission action: Denied the Certificate of Appropriateness and approved the Certificate of Remediation per staff report and with additional conditions: allowing for the 4 casement windows to remain with additional trim to be added to provide the perception of some depth, per staff review and approval.
Motion by Commissioner McNiel, seconded by Koush. Motion carried unanimously. Speakers: Cissy Earthman Lappin, Mark Lappin, owners - supportive
F. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
NONE
G. COMMENTS FROM THE HAHC
NONE
H. HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER’S REPORT
Roman McAllen reported that a special public hearing meeting on Conservation Districts is planned for two weeks from today. He mentioned that General Land Office (GLO) Harvey recovery homes may be eligible for more funding if they are historically contributing structures.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business brought before the Commission, Chair David Bucek adjourned the meeting at 5:33 p.m.
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