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 07/26/2024, 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. https://brownsvilletx.webex.com/brownsvilletx/j.php?MTID=mc67d1c4215d7cd781eee57c0992ea912 Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00 PM | 1 hour | (UTC-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada) Meeting number: 2545 231 9801 Password: historical (44786742 when dialing from a video system) Join by video system Dial 25452319801@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: 254 523 19801 The public may view a live streaming of the meeting at the following link: Historic Preservation Commission 07/26/2024 - 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 July 26, 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 July 26, 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 07/25/2024, 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 26, 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 July 26, 2024 - Page 3 of 3