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, October 13, 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. Microsoft Teams Meeting may be accessed by logging on at: Meeting Information Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 299 538 394 119 Passcode: uyQ6y6 Download Teams | Join on the web Or call in (audio only) +1 321-430-2366,,641585733# United States, Orlando Phone Conference ID: 641 585 733# 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 July 14, 2023 – Offered for consent approval. 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS B.1 05232023 – 2045 Palm Blvd. Tabled on July 14, 2023 and August 4, 2023. District D3 Traditional Neighborhood (TN) Proposal: Carport. Applicant: Cristina & Gustavo de Leon / HCD. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. B.2 09182023 – 143 Palm Blvd. District D4 Traditional Neighborhood-Corridor (TN-C) Proposal: Rear Addition. Applicant: Elsa Fuentes / Jose Martinez. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. B.3 09222023 – 801 International Blvd. District D1 Downtown General (DG) Proposal: Pylon Sign. Applicant: Pasol Properties / The Grafik Spot. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142.  B.4 No Number – 444 W. Saint Charles St. – ALEEN & CHARLES ORTTENBURGER HOUSE District D4 Traditional Neighborhood (TN) Proposal: Demolition. Applicant: Alfredo Arteaga / Roberto Moya. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. B.5 No Number – 444 W. Saint Charles St. District D4 Traditional Neighborhood (TN) Proposal: New Dwelling. Applicant: Alfredo Arteaga / Roberto Moya. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. B.6 No Number – 44 Acacia Dr. District D3 Traditional Neighborhood (TN) Proposal: New Dwelling. Applicant: George Perez. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. B.7 No Number – 1447 E. 13th St. District D4 Traditional Neighborhood-Corridor (TN-C) Proposal: Rear Addition. Applicant: J.T. Canales Enterprises, LLC. / JR House Plans. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 3. 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, October 12, 2023 no later than 5:00 P.M., to make proper arrangements. I certify that a copy of the October 13, 2023, Agenda of Items to be considered by the Historic Preservation Commission was posted on the Bulletin Area at City Hall – Federal Building, on October 10, 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 G. Gómez City Secretary