City of Houston Historic Preservation Appeals Board met June 26

City of Houston Historic Preservation Appeals Board met June 26.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Called to Order at 9:05 AM by Chair J.D. Bartell

Board Members	Quorum – Present / Remote / Absent
J.D. Bartell, Chair	Present
Douglas Elliott, Vice Chair	Present
Libby Viera-Bland	Present
Truman Edminster	Absent
Rob Hellyer	Present

Executive Secretary - Jennifer Ostlind, Deputy Director, Planning and Development

CHAIR’S REPORT - None

DIRECTORS REPORT by Jennifer Ostlind, Deputy Director

Reported on new Historic staff and Livable Places.

*NOTE: The correct HAHC date for Items II and III is May 18, 2023; not January 26 as was shown on the posted agenda.

I. APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 27, 2023, HISTORIC PRESERVATION APPEALS BOARD MINUTES AND MAY 18, 2023, TRAINING MINUTES.

Commission action: Approved

Motion: Viera-Bland      Vote: Unanimous

Second: Hellyer

II. CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON AN APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE HOUSTON ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL COMMISSION ON *MAY 18, 2023, FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR 716 SILVER ST IN OLD SIXTH WARD HISTORIC DISTRICT.

Presentation by Yasmin Arslan, staff

Staff recommendation: None

Commission action: Affirmed the decision of the HAHC and send back to HAHC, with the amendment that work could move forward on additional property that would not include the awning.

Speaker(s): William Boone, applicant, Eric Pierce, Mark Boone – supportive Neal Parker – opposed, Stephanie Boone – supportive (signed up/did not speak)

Motion: Hellyer      Vote: Unanimous

Second: Elliott

III. CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON AN APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE HOUSTON ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL COMMISSION ON *MAY 18, 2023, FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR 705 W MAIN ST IN FIRST MONTROSE COMMONS HISTORIC DISTRICT. *SEE NOTE BELOW

Presentation by Roman McAllen

Staff recommendation: None

Commission action: Affirmed the HAHC decision with the amendment that applicant work with staff on a visual alternative to the required 1 x 4 tongue and groove porch flooring, without a complete replacement.

Speaker(s): Steve Longmire, applicant – supportive

Motion: Viera Bland      Vote: Unanimous

Second: Elliott

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT

An Order of Decision for each item above will be provided separately, in addition to HPAB Minutes.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business brought before the Board, Chair J.D. Bartell adjourned the meeting at 10:39 AM.

https://www.houstontx.gov/planning/Commissions/hpab_2023/HPAB_AGENDA_2023_07_31_MERGED_WITH_MINUTES.pdf