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 10/22/2024, 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=m48903ccdf609c3f7948e9e6a27a85f9c Tuesday, October 22, 2024 12:00 PM | 1 hour | (UTC-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada) Meeting number: 2536 500 3081 Password: historic (44786742 when dialing from a video system) Join by video system Dial 25365003081@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: 253 650 03081 The public may view a live streaming of the meeting at the following link: Historic Preservation Commission 10/22/2024 - 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 TERM OF OFFICERS 1) Draw to determine the term of officers. ELECTION OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE OFFICERS – discussion with possible action on: 1) Election of three members from the Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) to serve on the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). 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: September 13, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. PUBLIC HEARING(S) and discussion with possible action regarding the following structures: 1) 09242024 – 1025 E. 19th St. – Jennie & Antonio Tamayo Site District D1 Traditional Neighborhood-Corridor (TN-C) Proposal: New Duplex. Applicant: Albert Maradiaga / Keyla Maradiaga. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 2) No Number – 455 E. Levee St. – TEXAS EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION BUILDING (1960) District D4 Downtown Edge (DE) Proposal: New Rear Addition. Applicant: Roberto Valencia / Tips of Texas Family Outreach, Inc. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 3) No Number – 101 E. Levee St. – Annie & D.A. O’Brien Site District D4 Traditional Neighborhood (TN) Proposal: New Fourplex. Applicant: Ramiro Gonzalez. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 4) No Number – 108 Hibiscus Ct. – LILIAN & W.A. RASCO HOUSE (1931) District D4 Traditional Neighborhood (TN) Proposal: New Duplex. Applicant: Ramiro Gonzalez. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 5) No Number – 609 E. 11th St. – LA BARATA (c. 1850s) District D4 Downtown Core (DC) Proposal: Interior Work. Applicant: Hector Zavala. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. Agenda September 9, 2024 - Page 2 of 3  6) BUENA VIDA NEIGHBORHOOD (1940) District D1 Traditional Neighborhood-Mixed Use (TN-MU) Proposal: New development. Applicant: Brownsville Housing Authority. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 7) No Number – 533 E. 13th St. – YTURRIA STORE (c.1850s) District D4 Downtown Core (DC) Proposal: Remodel. Applicant: Hector Flores / Capital Eagle Investments, LLC. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 8) No Number – 710 E. Filmore St. – CAPISTRAN TORTILLERIA (1992) District D4 Downtown Core (DC) Proposal: Interior Work. Applicant: Ricardo Diaz / Jessica & Victor Pena. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 9) No Number – 1526 E. Tyler St. – Consuelo & Santiago Gonzalez Site District D4 Traditional Neighborhood (TN) Proposal: Single House. Applicant: James Gonzalez. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. WORKSHOP and discussion and possible action regarding the following: A) 2025 Tax Exemptions AA. Properties in compliance AB. Non-compliant properties and potential actions 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 Monday 10/21/2024, no later than 12:00 P.M., to make proper arrangements. By: Juan Velez Historic Preservation Manager I certify that a copy of the October 22, 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-M Agenda September 9, 2024 - Page 3 of 3