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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Landmark Commission - 02/24/2011 • MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI LANDMARKCITY COUNCILISSION CHAM CHAMBERS RECEIVED FEBRUARY 24, 2011 MAY 1 9 2011 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Craig Thompson, Chairman CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE Ms. Mary L. Berven Ms. Kim Charba Mr. Anthony Gavlik Ms. Marie Guajardo Ms. Karen Howden Mr. Herb Morrison Mr. John Olson Dr. Mark Robbins Mr. Leo Rios MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms. Kris Cardona (Excused) Ms. Laura Commons (Excused) Ms. Anita Eisenahuer (Excused) Dr. James Klein (Excused) Ms. Susie Rucker (Excused) STAFF PRESENT: Mr. Andrew Dimas, City Planner Ms. Linda Williams, Recording Secretary The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Mr. Craig Thompson, Chairman. The roll was called and a quorum was present. ACTION ITEM: Approve January 27, 2011 Minutes: The January 27, 2011 minutes were approved as distributed. Motion to approve the minutes was made by Ms. Berven and seconded by Ms. Howden. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Potential "HC" Designation of the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Medical Office located at 1801 Morgan Avenue: Mr. Andrew Dimas, Staff Liaison, addressed the commission. Mr. Dimas stated he received a telephone call from Ms. Wanda Garcia, daughter of the late Dr. Hector P. Garcia, inquiring about the process in pursing "HC" designation for her father's medical office. The medical office is located at 1801 Morgan Avenue, at the corner of Morgan and Bright Street. Mr. Dimas continued that after his discussion with Ms. Garcia, he researched department records and found that the property was previously "HC" designated in 2006. Mr. Dimas stated he contacted Ms. Garcia informing her that the building was "HC" designated in 2006, and since its designation, the building was still in relatively good condition. Mr. Dimas stated that Ms. Garcia's next goal was to try to get the building listed on the National Register and obtain a state marker. Ms. Berven asked if the office would remain in its current location and Staff answered yes. After further discussion, no action was taken. SCANNED • • Landmark Commission Meeting February 24,2011 Page 2 DISCUSSION ITEMS (cont.): Update on UDC Articles Pertaining to Landmark Commission: Mr. Dimas stated that the UDC was still under review by the Planning Commission. Mr. Dimas continued that John Bell, Consultant for the project, was presenting the UDC document instead of staff and the articles pertaining to the Landmark Commission were still in place with the recommendations initially forwarded for inclusion in the document. Mr. Dimas went on to say that the Base Zoning Committee felt that since committee members did not have the knowledge or expertise in historic preservation, they should not make any changes to those sections. Mr. Dimas added that the sections in question initially began with the Landmark Commission several years ago, and now the entire document is being presented for review and approval by the Planning Commission with final approval by City Council. A question was asked regarding what affect would a "HC" designation have on the original zoning of a property and Mr. Dimas explained that the base zoning of the property would not change, but once the property was "HC" designated, the "HC" designation would be an overlay to the base zoning. After further discussion, Mr. Dimas stated he would keep the commission informed and provide periodic updates on the where the document was in the process. No action was taken. Mr. Thompson asked Ms. Berven if she had any information she would like to share regarding the Friends of Heritage Park. Ms. Berven gave a brief update on two items the group had been working on: • A committee was formed to review several issues that were encountered regarding fund raisers; and • The group is proposing to place chess tables in an area near the Galvan House in the park complex that would be accessible to the public. Ms. Berven continued that a meeting was scheduled for Friday, February 25, 2011, at 1 p.m. at the Galvan House and, after the meeting, Laura Gonzalez, city staffer, would give a tour of the House. Mr. Thompson stated that in talking with Mr. Olson, he was given the name of Bob Copes to contact. Mr. Thompson continued that Mr. Copes was a grant writer and he had an opportunity to speak with him on the telephone. Mr. Thompson went on to say that he planned to meet with Mr. Copes next week and discuss if he would be interested in assisting the Landmark Commission in writing a grant proposal. Mr. Morrison stated there would be a jazz fundraiser later in the spring in an effort to increase the membership and also add money to the treasure. More details will be presented as they become available. Ms. Howden reminded commissioners that the cemetery walk for Old Bayview Cemetery was scheduled for Saturday, April 9, 2011, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ms. Howden continued that the story tellers and re-enactors were being lined up for the event, but the final list had not been completed. Ms. Howden added that if commissioners knew of anyone interested in being a story teller or re-enactor, they should submit their names to her. Ms. Howden continued the event was come and go and, as with the previous one, she was sure all participants would have a great time. Ms. Howden stated the Nueces County Historical Commission has adopted the Old Bayview Cemetery and the Friends of South Texas have joined together in sponsoring "Old Bayview Cemetery Comes Alive." Ms. Howden continued that twenty-five (25) people have volunteered to be a story teller about one of the interred. f • Landmark Commission Meeting February 24,2011 Page 3 Mr. Thompson briefly shared comments with the commission regarding the death of Bunny Tinker, who was a long-time advocate of historic preservation. Mr. Thompson continued that Ms. Tinker was a very important voice for the Landmark Commission in getting recognition for preservation and creating community awareness. Ms. Tinker was one of the original members when the Landmark Commission was established in 1976 and she will be greatly missed in this community and even at the state level. After all comments and discussion concluded, and there being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m. p , 6 y ' Lind. Williams Andrew Dimas, City Planner Recoding Secretary Staff Liaison to Landmark Commission • INPINDIR\IINDA\W ORD\IANDNIARK\MINUIE S\201 I\f EB241 I.NINS I