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 01/10/2025, 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=ma85a4cb245d2a60f36efdd0075903e39 Friday, January 10, 2025 12:00 PM | 1 hour | (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada) Meeting number: 2539 694 4585 Password: historical (44786742 when dialing from a video system) Join by video system Dial 25396944585@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: 253 969 44585 The public may view a live streaming of the meeting at the following link: Historic Preservation Commission 01/10/2025 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: December 13, 2024. 2) 2025 Calendar - Deadlines & ARC Meetings – 4th Thursdays at noon when necessary. Agenda November 15, 2024 - Page 1 of 3 PUBLIC HEARING(S) and discussion with possible action including but not limited to granting a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) regarding the following proposals: 1) No Number – 855 E. Tyler St. – LEOCADIA G. VASQUEZ HOUSE (1962) District D4 Traditional Neighborhood (TN) Proposal: Demolition. Applicant / Owner: Tony Flores / J.T. Canales. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 2) No Number – 1433 E. 9th St. – LEOCADIA G. VASQUEZ RENTAL HOUSE (Unknown & 1962) District D4 Traditional Neighborhood (TN) Proposal: Demolition. Applicant / Owner: Tony Flores / J.T. Canales. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 3) No Number – 1704 E. Taylor St. – CONCEPCION & AURELIO GARCIA HOUSE (1927 & 1935) District D4 Traditional Neighborhood (TN) Proposal: Demolition. Applicant / Owner: Evaristo Gámez / Raúl García. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 4) No Number – 1704 E. Taylor St. – Concepción & Aurelio García Site District D4 Traditional Neighborhood (TN) Proposal: New Triplex. Applicant / Owner: Evaristo Gámez / Raúl García. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 5) No Number – 55 E. Levee St. – JESSE DENNETT HOUSE (c. 1915) District D4 Traditional Neighborhood (TN) Proposal: Request for tax exemption. Applicant / Owner: Dionisio Saenz Harari. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 6) 08202024 – 902 E. Adams St. – EL ALAMO STORE & MANUELA A. / LUCIO BOUIS HOUSE (1893) District D4 Downtown General (DG) Proposal: Legalization of the fence. Applicant / Owner: Roberto Vega / Fernando Balli City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. Agenda November 15, 2024 - Page 2 of 3  APPROVAL AND RATIFICATION acknowledging the Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) signed by the staff following the Architectural Review recommendation regarding the following proposals: 1) 09242024 – 1025 E. 19th St. – Jennie & Antonio Tamayo Site (Luisa & Alberto Serna Site) District D1 Traditional Neighborhood-Mixed Use (TN-MU) Proposal: New Duplex. Applicant / Owner: Albert Maradiaga / Keyla Maradiaga. City Staff: Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Office, 956-548-6142. 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 01/09/2025, no later than 12:00 P.M., to make proper arrangements. By: Juan Velez Historic Preservation Manager I certify that a copy of the January 10, 2025, 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- Agenda November 15, 2024 - Page 3 of 3