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 11/15/2024, 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=m5fd5951deac30f4336cda75a7e36d21b Friday, November 15, 2024 12:15 PM | 1 hour | (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada) Meeting number: 2537 649 0440 Password: historic (44786742 when dialing from a video system) Join by video system Dial 25376490440@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: 253 764 90440 The public may view a live streaming of the meeting at the following link: Historic Preservation Commission 11/15/2024 - 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. 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: October 22, 2024. 2) 2025 Calendar - Deadlines & HPC Meetings. Agenda November 15, 2024 - Page 1 of 6 PUBLIC HEARING(S) and discussion with possible action including but not limited granting a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) regarding the following proposals: 1) 1419 E. Tyler Ave. & 1406 E. 14th St. (Geo ID 01-5690-0360-0010-00 & 01-5690-0430-0010-00) - BUENA VIDA NEIGHBORHOOD (1940) District D1 Traditional Neighborhood-Mixed Use (TN-MU) Proposal: Demolition. Applicant: Brownsville Housing Authority. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 2) 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. 3) 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. 4) No Number – 653 E. 13th St. – CSL PLASMA District D4 Downtown Core (DC) Proposal: Exterior Work. Applicant: Novus / CSL Plasma. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 5) No Number – 1704 E. Taylor St. – CONCEPCION & AURELIO GARCIA HOUSE (1927 & 1935) District D1 Downtown Core (DC) Proposal: Demolition. Applicant: Evaristo Gámez / Raul García. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 6) No Number – 1704 E. Taylor St. – Concepcion & Aurelio García Site District D1 Downtown Core (DC) Proposal: Triplex. Applicant: Evaristo Gámez / Raul García. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 7) No Number – 1 Ebony Ave.– WHITMAN HOUSE (1895) District D3 Traditional Neighborhood (TN) Proposal: Driveway. Applicant: Juan Chapa / Lynette Benavides & John Villarreal. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. Agenda November 15, 2024 - Page 2 of 6 8) 2025 Tax Exemption-Eligible (listed in black ink) – Properties in Compliance Agenda November 15, 2024 - Page 3 of 6 Agenda November 15, 2024 - Page 4 of 6 Agenda November 15, 2024 - Page 5 of 6 EXECUTIVE SESSION At any time during the meeting, the Historic Preservation Commission may meet in executive session for consultation with the City Attorney’s Office concerning attorney-client matters under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. 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 11/14/2024, no later than 12:00 P.M., to make proper arrangements. By: Juan Velez Historic Preservation Manager I certify that a copy of the November 15, 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 November 15, 2024 - Page 6 of 6