Historic Landmark Commission

1200 E. Broad St. CITY OF MANSFIELD Mansfield, TX 76063 mansfieldtexas.gov Meeting Minutes - Final Historic Landmark Commission Thursday, October 14, 2021 5:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 1200 East Broad Street, with the meeting being open to the public and notice of said meeting, giving date, place, and subject thereof, having been posted as prescribed by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. Staff: Art Wright, Planner/HPO Jennifer Johnston, Development Coordinator Commissioner: Absent 3 - Amanda Kowalski;Bob Klenzendorf and Thomas Leach Present 4 - Mark Walker;David Littlefield;Robert Smith and Allan Hudson 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 21-4343 Minutes - Approval of the September 9, 2021 Historic Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes Chairman Smith called for approval of the minutes of the October 14, 2021 meeting. Commissioner Hudson made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Commissioner Walker seconded the motion which carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mark Walker; David Littlefield; Robert Smith and Allan Hudson Nay: 0 Absent: 3- Amanda Kowalski; Bob Klenzendorf and Thomas Leach Abstain: 0 3. CITIZENS COMMENTS None 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF MANSFIELD Page 1 Historic Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes - Final October 14, 2021 21-4344 HLC#21-011: Public hearing to consider a request for a Historic Landmark Overlay District designation for the 1894 Old Post Office Building located at 130 N. Main Street; Jeff Delavega Investments, LLC, owner Mr. Wright gave a presentation and was available for questions. Jeff Delavega, applicant, presented the case and was available for questions. Chairman Smith opened the public hearing at 5:37 pm and called for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. Seeing no one come forward to speak, Chairman Smith closed the public hearing at 5:39 pm. After discussion, Vice-Chairman Littlefield made a motion to approve the Historic Overlay District designation. Commissioner Hudson seconded the motion which carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mark Walker; David Littlefield; Robert Smith and Allan Hudson Nay: 0 Absent: 3- Amanda Kowalski; Bob Klenzendorf and Thomas Leach Abstain: 0 5. OTHER AGENDA ITEMS 21-4345 HLC#21-012: Discussion and possible action on Historic Preservation Tax Exemptions for the 1894 Old Post Office Building located at 130 N. Main Street; Jeff Delavega Investments, LLC, owner The Commission unanimously recommended approval of the tax incentives with the following conditions: 1. that the Commission recommend a Level 1 (25%) tax exemption for landmark designation, increased to a Level 3 (50%) tax exemption when the slipcovers are removed; or 2. a Level 3 tax exemption when the slipcovers are removed. 21-4346 HLC#21-013: Discussion regarding revisions to the Design Guidelines for Downtown Mansfield Chairman Smith directed the commission to review the design guidelines for the City of Mansfield and other cities, that where provide by staff, and provide their comments at the next scheduled meeting. CITY OF MANSFIELD Page 2 Historic Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes - Final October 14, 2021 6. HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICERS REPORT Mr. Wright demonstrated the new Historic Properties Map located on the City Historical Page. Mr. Wright informed commission the Texas Historical Commission is now providing listing for historical properties that are for sale. 21-4347 HLC#21-001: Presentation on the Historic Village Project Mr. Wright advised the commission the City of Mansfield is currently working with Mansfield ISD to develop the Historic Village and when more information comes available it will be presented 7. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS Vice-Chairman Littlefield stated the Preservation Month Sub-Committee will be having their first meeting in November. 8. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS None 9. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING With no further business, Chairman Smith adjourned the meeting at 6:29 p.m. _____________________________________ Dr. Robert A. Smith, Chairman ATTEST: _____________________________________ Jennifer Johnston, Development Coordinator CITY OF MANSFIELD Page 3