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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Landmark Commission - 03/25/2015 1 f s MINUTES LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING t CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI City Hall Council Chambers 1201 Leopard Street t March 25, 2015 r J COMMISSION MEMBERS: STAFF: Laura Commons, Chairman* Miguel S. Saldana, AICP, Senior Planner Dr. Mark Robbins, Vice Chairman Linda Williams, Recording Secretary 1 Kim Charba I John Olson Ernest Bert Rucker, Jr. Albert Soto Craig Thompson Sean Thorson Nathan Westervelt i *Absent 1. Call to Order/Roll Call The meeting was called to order at 4:32 p.m. by Dr. Mark Robbins, Vice Chairman. The roll was called and a quorum was declared. I 11. Absence Laura Commons, Chairman Ill. Approval of Minutes Motion to approve the January 22, 2015 meeting as corrected was made by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Mr. Rucker. On page 2, the spelling of Mr. Westervelt's name was corrected. The minutes showed the spelling of"Westerville.,' IV. Continued Item Approval of the Texas Historical Commission's Recommendation to Nominate the Galvan Ballroom 1612 Agnes Street to the National Register of Historical Properties: Mr. Saldana stated this item was continued to today's meeting to allow time for Staff to contact CLG staff regarding the items discussed at the January meeting. Staff was requested to find out if the owner was aware and in agreement with the property being nominated; if the nomination was based on its cultural significance and whether the commission was requested to comment on the historical significance or its cultural significance. Mr. Saldana stated he spoke with a CLG staff member and it was confirmed that the nomination was compiled at the request of the Galvan Family and the nomination was based on the cultural significance of the ballroom and its contribution to the Hispanic Culture. Mr. Saldana continued that even though the commission was requested by the CLG to provide input and make a decision on the nomination, they were moving forward in submitting the nomination to the Review Committee. Mr. Saldana stated it was recommended that the commission summit a response on the nomination to be on record. Dr. Robbins asked if the comments were to be submitted as individuals or from the commission IN and Mr. Saldana stated the comments should come from the commission since it is the City's Certified Local Government representative. After all discussion and comments concluded, a motion was made that Landmark Commission Meeting March 25.2O15 Page IV. Continued Item (oont) the Landmark Commission approve the nomination ofthe Go|vanBallroom located ed1612Agnes Street, for placement on the National Register of Historic Properties was made by Mr. Olson and seconded by Mr. Soto. After the motion was on the floor, further discussion ensued again regarding whether the nomination was initiated by the CSa|van Family and if they were in agreement with it being on the register. After further | discussion and comments concluded, the motion passed. � V. Discussion Item Certified Local Grant (CLG): Dr. Robbins stated that aithe }mat meeting, discussion was held regarding CLG. 0r. Robbins continued that inthat capacity, the commission can apply for grant monies. Before an application is oomp|etmd, the commission should compile o list of possible projects tobeconsidered. Mr.Saldaha stated that before the commission can apply for funding, it has to come into compliance and Staff will contact the CLG staff tofind out just what iorequired. Until the commission imincompliance, the city is ineligible to apply for grant funding, Once that has been determined, the process to begin is that the commission has to declare its intent for the grant funding and submit it in August and the application completed and submitted byNovember 1st. Mr. Sa|dmhacontinued hawill verify the actual deadlines and report back atthe next meeting. Mr. Sa|dahastated Staff will provide ananswer oatmwhat has tohappen inorder for the commission tobeincompliance. After lengthy discussion about possible projects that the commission could oonmider, no one project was identified. Mr. Thompson stated that in given strong consideration in apply for grant funding, the commission should also keep in mind that the funding has to be matched by the city. Mr. Thompson continued that there should be a discussion with staff to see ifthe funding could be matched by in-kind services orbe incorporated with the department's budget. Mr. Thompson stated there would be no point in apply for funding if it cannot matched. Aber all discussion and comments oono|uded, no action was taken. Staff was requested to bring one of the green binders to the May meeting for commissioners to review. 11114 \/|. Items tobeScheduled onthe next agenda � Steamboat House; � CLGfunding; � Landmark Commission's non-compliance status; and * Discuss possible projects for CLG grant V||. Public Comment None VU|. Adjournment 41 After all comments and discussion concluded, and there being no further bueineme, the meeting adjourned at5:2Op.m. Developmentner Date Lin Williams Date Development Services epartment artment ShaffLi 'oonto Landmark Commission ommission F!omording Secretary (oevmm\WoemwmowxnmMImmcao015umAnoH2515.Lwcwrm>