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 09/13/2024, 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=m3949caa95abd4be7fcaaa3e3231645ad Friday, September 13, 2024 12:00 PM | 1 hour | (UTC-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada) Meeting number: 2536 454 8679 Password: historical (44786742 when dialing from a video system) Join by video system Dial 25364548679@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: 253 645 48679 The public may view a live streaming of the meeting at the following link: Historic Preservation Commission 09/13/2024 - 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. Agenda September 9, 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: July 26, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. PUBLIC HEARING(S) and discussion with possible action regarding the following structures: 1) No Number – 1051 E. Polk St. – Manuela R. & Jose L. Leal Site District D4 Traditional Neighborhood (TN) Proposal: New House + Accessory Dwelling Unit Applicant: Ricardo A. Vanegas / Kimberly & Christian Trevino. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 2) No Number – 1205 E. Jackson St. – DELFINA C. & FELIPE SERRATA STORE (1902) District D4 Traditional Neighborhood (TN) Proposal: New Façade. Applicant: TM Valley Enterprises. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 3) No Number – 832 E. Adams St. – JAIME ADRIAN FURNITURE STORE (1981) District D4 Downtown General (DG) Proposal: New Façade. Applicant: Ofelia Farias / Solaris Management Solutions. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 4) No Number – 1334 E. Washington St. – EDELSTEIN’S BARGAIN OUTLET (1981) District D4 Downtown Core (DC) Proposal: New Façade. Applicant: Elsa Guzman. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 5) No Number – 1616 E. Polk St. – Carlota G. & Anastacio Reyna Site (1927) District D4 Traditional Neighborhood (TN) Proposal: Single House. Applicant: Nancy & Gilberto Munguia. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 6) No Number – 115 E. 11th St. – Palmira M. & Luke Fruia Site (1947) District D4 Downtown General (DG) Proposal: Triplex. Applicant: Genaro Mercado. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. Agenda September 9, 2024 - Page 2 of 3 WORKSHOP and discussion and possible action regarding the following: A) Historic Preservation Commission Training Matters AA. Requirements AB. Responsibility AC. Authority AD. Procedure B) Open Meetings Act Training 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 09/12/2024, no later than 12:00 P.M., to make proper arrangements. By: Juan Velez Historic Preservation Manager I certify that a copy of the September 13, 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-Minu Agenda September 9, 2024 - Page 3 of 3