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, May 12, 2023 at 12:00 P.M., in the City Chambers, on the Second Floor of the Brownsville City Hall - Old Federal Building, located at 1001 E. Elizabeth St., Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, 78520. Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Commissioners or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. Videoconferencing via Webex may be accessed by logging on at: Meeting Information Meeting link: https://brownsvilletx.webex.com/brownsvilletx/j.php?MTID=m285f363c2d546b6eee0999696f579d38 Meeting number: 2594 735 0114 Password: historic (44786742 from video systems) The members of the public wishing to participate in the meeting hosted through Webex Teleconference can join at the following numbers: More ways to join Join by video system: 25947350114@brownsvilletx.webex.com 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number Join by phone 1-844-621-3956, United States Toll Free +1-650-479-3208, United States Toll Access code: 259 473 50114 This notice and Meeting Agenda is posted online at: http://brownsvilletx.gov/AgendaCenter. 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 with 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.1 April 14, 2023 – Offered for consent approval. 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS B.1 04052023 – 505 E. Saint Charles St. District D4 Downtown Edge (DE) Proposal: New Pool. Applicant: Martin Olguin. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. B.2 No Number – 104 Palm Blvd. District D4 Downtown Edge (DE) Proposal: Alteration of the first floor. Proposed brick façade facing Palm Blvd. Applicant: Brenda García / Rodrigo Rodríguez. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. B.3 No Number – 1027 E. Madison St. District D4 Downtown Edge (DE) Proposal: Side by Side Duplex. Applicant: Lez Construction / Vertex. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142.  B.4 No Number – 1134 E. Adams St. – AZTECA MARKET District D4 Downtown Core (DC) Proposal: Remodel. Applicant: Abraham Investments, LLC. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. B.5 No Number – 1545 E. Jackson St. District D4 Downtown Core (DC) Proposal: Remodel. Applicant: Abraham Investments, LLC. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. B.6 No Number – 634 McNair Family Dr. District D4 Downtown General (DG) Proposal: Front opening. Applicant: Valley Grocers / Gomez Building Design. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. B.7 No Number – 1027 E. Polk St. District D4 Traditional Neighborhood (TN) Proposal: Dwelling. Applicant: Gomez Building Design. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 3. APPROVAL AND RATIFICATION C.1 03032023 – 411 W. Saint Charles St. – SKINNER ELEMENTARY District D4 Downtown Edge (DE) Proposal: Rear addition – Restrooms & Mechanical Room. Applicant: B.I.S.D. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 4. ADJOURNMENT Juan M. Vélez 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 based on 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 Organizational Development & Human Resources Department at (956) 548-6037 (voice or Relay TX) by Thursday, May 11, 2023 no later than 5:00 P.M., to make proper arrangements. I certify that a copy of the May 12, 2023, Agenda of Items to be considered by the Historic Preservation Commission was posted on the Bulletin Area at City Hall – Federal Building, on May 9, 2023. I further certify that the Agenda was posted on the City’s website and can be downloaded by accessing: http://brownsvilletx.gov/AgendaCenter. ________________________________ Yolanda Galarza Gómez City Secretary