Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)

Martin Leal Joseph A. Rodriguez Tara Putegnat Lawrence Lof, Reba Cardenas McNair Fernando Balli Calvin Walker, 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 of the City of Brownsville, Texas, in accordance with Article V, Section 12, of the Charter of said City, will convene a Regular Meeting, on 06/14/2024, at 12:00 pm, in the Commission Chambers, on the Second Floor of the Brownsville City Hall - Old Federal Building, located at 1001 East Elizabeth Street, Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, 78520. Meeting Information https://brownsvilletx.webex.com/brownsvilletx/j.php?MTID=m20c3d10de29c2ac69b764a3c933d7da4 Friday, June 14, 2024 12:00 PM | 1 hour | (UTC-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada) Meeting number: 2534 433 5229 Password: historic (44786742 when dialing from a video system) Join by video system Dial 25344335229@brownsvilletx.webex.com You can also dial 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: 253 443 35229 The public may view a live streaming of the meeting at the following link: Historic Preservation Commission 06/14/2024 - YouTube CALL TO ORDER a) ROLL CALL COMMENT PERIOD • Non-Agenda Items: Kindly submit a "Public Comment Form" stating the City business or City policy you wish to speak to an hour before the start of the scheduled meeting time with the City Secretary. Forms are not reserved for anyone, nor may time be deferred to anyone. PowerPoint presentations may not be accommodated. This period is limited to five (5) speakers with a time limit of three (3) minutes per speaker. • Agenda Items: Kindly submit a "Public Comment Form" stating which item(s) on the agenda you wish to speak to an hour before the start of the scheduled meeting time with the City Secretary. Speakers will be allowed to address the Historic Preservation Commission on the agenda item before it is to be considered. The speaker is limited to three (3) minutes. • Time Limits: The Historic Preservation Commission shall have the discretion to modify its regulations regarding time limits on public comment if necessary. For example, the time limit may be set to accommodate a lengthy agenda, or it could be lengthened to allow additional time for discussion on a complicated matter or if there is a need for an interpreter. WORK SESSION(S) As a governmental body, the Historic Preservation Commission will not vote or take any formal action on any items discussed in the work session portion of the agenda. OATH OF OFFICERS 1) Administration of Oath of Officers. 2) Election of Officers. Agenda June 14, 2024 - Page 1 of4 AGENDA ITEM(S) The following are routine by the Historic Preservation Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a commissioner requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. 1) Approval of the Minutes: May 10, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. PUBLIC HEARING(S) 1) 03152024 – 201 W. Elizabeth St. – Christian Science Church Site District D4 Traditional Neighborhood-Corridor (TN-C) Proposal: Interior Rehabilitation. Applicant: Ramon Capistran/ Janeth Capistran. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 2) 05142024 – 7 E. Saint Francis St. – Hilaria I. & T. Villarreal Site District D4 Traditional Neighborhood-Corridor (TN-C) Proposal: New Duplex. Applicant: Miguel Guerra / Margarita & Raul Garnier. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 3) 05202024 – 1009 E. Adams St. – HICKS LIVERY STABLE (1909) District D4 Downtown General (DG) Proposal: Interior Rehabilitation. Applicant: Ramiro Gonzalez / Varco 1009 Adams., LLC. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 4) No Number – 912 E. Elizabeth St. – CAMERON HOTEL (1928) District D4 Downtown Core (DC) Proposal: Rehabilitation. Applicant: EVH Construction / Historic Restauration Group. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 5) No Number – 7 E. Saint Francis St. – JESUS SAENZ HOUSE (1903). Tabled on 05/10/2024. District D4 Downtown Edge (DE) Proposal: Demolition of existing house. Applicant: J.L. Camarillo / Solaris Management Solutions, LLC. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 6) No Number – 900 E. Elizabeth St. – THE VOGUE (1960) District D4 Downtown Core (DC) Proposal: Rehabilitation of façade. Applicant: J.L. Camarillo / Solaris Management Solutions, LLC. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 7) No Number – 1214 E. Harrison St. – Benito Flores Site District D4 Downtown Core (DC) Proposal: New Office Building. Applicant: Garza Property Holdings, LLC. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. Agenda June 14, 2024 - Page 2 of4  8) No Number – 1100-1106 E. Adams St. – VICTORIANO FERNANDEZ FURNITURE STORE & RESIDENCE (1873 – 1885) District D4 Downtown Core (DC) Proposal: Rehabilitation. Applicant: Rival Builders / C.O.B. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. ADJOURNMENT 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 accommodation is encouraged to contact the Organizational Development & Human Resources Department on 956/548- 6037 (voice or Relay TX) by Thursday 06/13/2024, no later than 12:00 P.M., to make proper arrangements. By: Juan Velez Historic Preservation Manager I certify that a copy of the June 14, 2024, Agenda of items to be considered by the Brownsville Historic Preservation Commission was posted on the Bulletin Area at City Hall - Federal Building, at least 72 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. I further certify that the agenda was posted on the City's website and can be downloaded by accessing: https://brownsvilletx.gov/129/Agendas-Minutes Agenda June 14, 2024 - Page 3 of4 Agenda June 14, 2024 - Page 4 of4