Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
Regular MeetingBrownsville, TX · July 19, 2024
Agenda
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 07/19/2024, 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=mbdd6cf8d3d257880f6998dc13f32d92a
Friday, July 19, 2024 12:00 PM | 1 hour | (UTC-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
Meeting number: 2530 620 0359
Password: historical (44786742 when dialing from a video system)
Join by video system
Dial 25306200359@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: 253 062 00359
The public may view a live streaming of the meeting at the following link:
Historic Preservation Commission 07/19/2024 - 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 Officer.
Agenda June 14, 2024 - Page 1 of 3
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: June 14, 2024 – Offered for consent approval.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1) 06252024 – 1128 E. Washington St. – P. FARIAS STORE & RESIDENCE (1910)
District D4
Downtown Core (DC)
Proposal: Interior Rehabilitation.
Applicant: Martin Cavazos / Gloria Perez.
City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142.
2) No Number – 56 W. Saint Francis St. – I. M. Clubb Apartments Site
District D4
Traditional Neighborhood-Corridor (TN-C)
Proposal: New Duplex.
Applicant: Rodrigo Rodriguez / Brenda García.
City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142.
3) No Number – BOUGAINVILLEA (Woolridge & Torres, 1941)
District D4
Traditional Neighborhood-Corridor (TN-C)
Proposal: Demolition.
Applicant: Brownsville Housing Authority.
City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142.
4) No Number – 1913 Palm Blvd. – Margaret McAllen Fairbanks Site
District D3
Traditional Neighbrohood (TN)
Proposal: New Fourplex.
Applicant: HCD / Karzo Development, LLC.
City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142.
5) No Number – 805 E. 7th St. – JESUS SÁENZ HOUSE (1903)
District D4
Downtown Edge (DE)
Proposal: Demolition / Relocation.
Applicant: Solaris.
City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142.
6) No Number – 1526 E. Jackson St. – Franklin / Shears / Kibbe Rental House
District D4
Downtown Edge (DE)
Proposal: Demolition.
Applicant: City of Brownsville.
City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142.
7) No Number – 900 E. Elizabeth St. – THE VOGUE (1960)
District D4
Downtown Core (DC)
Proposal: Remodel.
Applicant: Solaris.
City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142.
Agenda June 14, 2024 - Page 2 of 3
8) No Number – 835 E. Taylor St. – Juana Saldaña & Agapito Zuñiga Site
District D4
Traditional Neighborhood (TN)
Proposal: New Duplex.
Applicant: Vertex / Luis Lezama.
City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142.
9) No Number – 1027 E. Madison St. – Yturria Rental Houses Site
District D4
Downtown Edge (DE)
Proposal: New Duplex.
Applicant: Vertex / Luis Lezama.
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 07/18/2024, no later
than 12:00 P.M., to make proper arrangements.
By: Juan Velez
Historic Preservation Manager
I certify that a copy of the July 19, 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 of 3
Get email alerts for Brownsville
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.