Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)

THE STATE OF TEXAS § CITY OF BROWNSVILLE § COUNTY OF CAMERON § GARZA, Rolando-Archeologist RODRIGUEZ, Joseph A.-Attorney LOF, Lawrence–Architectural Historian SAMPONARO, Philip–Historian MURILLO, Luis–B. Sc. Architect PUTEGNAT, Tara–Heritage Tourism Professional WALKER, Calvin–Chairman NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE Pursuant to Chapter 551, Title 5 of the Texas Government Code, the Texas Open Meetings Act, notice is hereby given that the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) of the City of Brownsville, Texas, has scheduled a Regular Meeting, on Friday, July 16, 2021 at 12:00 P.M., in the Brownsville Public Library – Main Branch, 2600 Central Blvd., Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, 78520. This notice and Meeting Agenda is posted online at: http://www.cob.us/AgendaCenter. The members of the public wishing to participate in the meeting hosted through Webex Teleconference can join at the following numbers: Meeting Information Meeting link: https://brownsville.webex.com/brownsville/j.php?MTID=m3683e9ed05c5a7b59415b87cf618dd3a Meeting number: 146 733 6628 Password: meeting More ways to join Join by phone 1-844-992-4726 United States Toll Free +1-408-418-9388 United States Toll Access code: 146 733 6628 Public Comments* Members of the public who submitted a “Public Comment Form” will be permitted to offer public comments as provided by the agenda and as permitted by the presiding officer during the meeting. A recording of the meeting will be made and will be available to the public in accordance to the Open Meetings Act. **************** CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. June 11, 2021 – Offered for consent approval. 2. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action to rehabilitate the building located on Lots 2-3, Block 89 at 1312 E. Adams. St. [06282021]. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Discussion and Possible ACTION on Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness A.1 04212021 - 1051 E. Polk St. Manuela R. De Leal Site District D4 Proposal: Build new dwelling Applicant: Salvador Garza City Staff: Juan Velez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142 Staff recommendation: Recommend approve plans with amendments: Site Plan must describe landscaping, depth of house to be redesigned, accurate description of building features (entry door, windows, porch columns), and parking to be designed on the rear yard to meet UDC, Design Guidelines, and staff provided comments.  A.2 07012021 – 645 E. 1st St. The Sweeney Apartments District D4 Proposal: Build new duplex Applicant: Guadalupe Villafranca City Staff: Juan Velez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142 Staff recommendation: Recommend approve plans with amendments: Site Plan must describe landscaping and setbacks, accurate description of building features (entry door, windows, porch columns) to meet UDC, Design Guidelines, and staff provided comments. A.3 06042021 – 818 W. 16th St. (as per Cameron Appraisal District) B.L. & Ida Cole / Ruth M. & L.L. Langford Complex District D4 Proposal: Build new duplex Applicant: Renato Tenorio DBA City Staff: Juan Velez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142 Staff recommendation: Table the item encouraging design to meet UDC, Building Division, Design Guidelines, and staff provided comments. A.4 06042021 – 1551 Lakeside Blvd. (as per Cameron Appraisal District) B.L. & Ida Cole / Ruth M. & L.L. Langford Complex District D4 Proposal: Build new duplex Applicant: Renato Tenorio DBA City Staff: Juan Velez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142 Staff recommendation: Table the item encouraging design to meet UDC, Building Division, Design Guidelines, and staff provided comments. A.5 07062021 – 1544 W. Adams St. (as per Cameron Appraisal District) B.L. & Ida Cole / Ruth M. & L.L. Langford Complex District D4 Proposal: Build new duplex Applicant: CPM Design Group City Staff: Juan Velez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142 Staff recommendation: Table the item encouraging design to meet UDC, Building Division, Design Guidelines, and staff provided comments. A.6 07062021 – 1524 W. Adams St. (as per Cameron Appraisal District) B.L. & Ida Cole / Ruth M. & L.L. Langford Complex District D4 Proposal: Build new duplex Applicant: CPM Design Group City Staff: Juan Velez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142 Staff recommendation: Table the item encouraging design to meet UDC, Building Division, Design Guidelines, and staff provided comments. A.7 2021 Schedule Proposal: Readjust the time between the deadline and HPC meetings, as more time is required to include comments provided on a case-by-case basis. City Staff: Juan Velez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142 Staff recommendation: Approve proposed 2021 Schedule. 4. APPROVAL AND RATIFICATION A. Discussion and Possible ACTION on Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness A.1 03232021 – 954 W. Saint Francis St. Antonia Torres Site District D4 Proposal: Build new dwelling Applicant: Yvette D. Garcia / Jose Tovar City Staff: Juan Velez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142 Staff recommendation: Approve plans following staff provided comments. 5. COMMISSION AND STAFF REPORTS A. Discussion and Possible Action to Create Committees from Among its Membership and Delegate to these Committees Responsibilities to Carry Out the Purpose of the UDC A.1 Architectural Review Committee A.2 Operations Committee A.3 Grants Committee A.4 Preservation Plan Committee B. Updated date for the UDC Workshop C. Working Groups D. Neale House E. Future Agenda Items 6. ADJOURNMENT Juan M. Velez Historic Preservation Manager NOTE: With the permission of the Board, the Chairman has the authority to change the sequence of certain items listed above. NOTE: The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission of, access to, treatment of, or employment in its programs, activities, or public meetings. Any individual with a disability in need of an accommodation is encouraged to contact the ADA Coordinator at (956) 548-6037 (voice or Relay TX) by Tuesday, no later than 5:00 P.M., to make proper arrangements. I certify that a copy of the July 16, 2021, Agenda of Items to be considered by the Historic Preservation Commission was posted on the Bulletin Area at City Hall – Federal Building, on July 13, 2021. I further certify that the Agenda was posted on the City’s website and can be downloaded by accessing: http://www/cob.us/AgendaCenter. ________________________________ Laure Morgan City Secretary