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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Landmark Commission - 08/27/2015 i f 1 Jf 1! 1 MINUTES LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI t City Hall Council Chambers 1201 Leopard Street August 27, 2015 f COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: Laura Commons, Chairman Ernest Bert Rucker, Jr.* t Dr. Mark Robbins, Vice Chairman Albert Soto* Jillian Becquet Craig Thompson** Kim Charba* Sean Thorson* Tiffani McKinney Nathan Westervelt John Olson f *Absent **Arrived at 4:35 p.m. STAFF: Andrew Dimas, Planning Technician 1 Linda Williams, Recording Secretary 1. Call to Order/Roll Call t The meeting was called to order at 4:35 p.m. by Chairman Laura Commons and a quorum was declared. Il. Absences t Ernest Bert Rucker, Jr. t Albert Soto Sean Thorson ) III. Approval of Minutes i Motion to approve the June 25, 2015 minutes was made by Mr. Westervelt and seconded by Mr. Olson. Motion passed with Mr. Rucker, Mr. Soto and Mr. Thorson absent. IV. Discussion and Possible Action Application of the 600 Building to the National Register of Historic Places: Andrew Dimas, Staff Liaison, addressed the commission. Mr. Dimas stated that the Landmark Commission was requested to review and make a recommendation of support for the application and submit it to the Texas Historical Commission. Mr. Dimas continued the item was scheduled for approval on the July 23, 2015 meeting, but 'i due to no quorum, the meeting was cancelled. Mr. Dimas stated there was a deadline for the commission to submit their recommendation of support. Mr. Dimas continued the THC Review Board will continue with their review. Commission members discussed the merit of the application and what were the factors the nomination was based on. Discussion ensued regarding whether the architectural significance was part of the research or whether the nomination was based on its significant contribution to the post oil boom industry. Mr. Olson stated the documentation of the application was great, but he was not sure what the significance of the structure would be. Mr. Olson continued that he viewed the structure as one of the commercial office buildings during the oil industry, but he saw no particular distinguishing features of the building. P 1 Landmark Commission Meeting August 27.2O15 Page PV. Discussion and Possible Action After further questions and discussion by commissioners concluded, Alyssa Barrera, Business Liaison b7the City Manager's Office addressed the commission. Ms. Barnsrostated that anearly assistance meeting was held with the developer and staff received the support in submitting the application. K4m. Barnana stated the Downtown Management District is excited about the application submittal ofboth the 600 building to the National Register and also the application for the Main Street Program. Mr.Thompson asked if the points of significance for the nomination of the 600 building were based only the architectural significance of the structure or could the property also have a historical area as port ofthe nomination. Mr. Thompson continued he felt the building was more modernistic style more so than for its architectural significance and he was not sure ifthe building ismvery important landmark. K4a. McKinney stated that otone time, the 600 building filled e need for the city during the oil and gas industry and, with that one thing alone, should be enough consideration for the commission tosupport the nomination. After further discussion and comments concluded, the following action was taken. Motion to approve submittal of the application to nominate the 600 Building to the National Register of Historic Places was made byMr. Thompson and seconded by Ms. Charha. Motion passed with Mr. Rucker, Soto and Thorson absent and Mr. Olson abstained. Application by the Downtown Management District(DMD)to the Texas Historical Commission Main Street Program: Ms. Barrera briefly provided information regarding the Texas Main Street Program (TMSP). Ms. Barrera stated the revitalization of the downtown area is a very important tool for enhancing the economic and social health ofour city. K4m. Barrena continued that with the proposed revitalization and enhancements for the area will also provide tourist attractions; which will add to the city's tax base. K4e. Barrera stated one of the missions of the TMSP is to provide technical expertise, education, resources and support to designated Main Street communities. Ms. Barmarg stated the application tothe program will be for Chaparral Street and the DK4Owill bethe liaison for the program. After K4m. Barrera'o commants, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. After o brief time of discussion, the following action was taken. Motion to approve submittal ofthe application for the Texas Historical Commission Texas Main Street Prognamo,aamade bv K8m. Commons and seconded byDr. Robbins. Motion passed with Mr. Rucker, Soto and Thorson absent. Mr. Dimas stated Staff will draft mletter for signature bythe chair ofthe Landmark Commission and the Development Services Director in support of the submittal of the application for nomination of the 600 building to the National Register of Historic P|aoao and an application to Texas Main Street Program. Mr. Dimas stated once the letter is aigned, a copy mfthe letter will be sent to the applicant/property for both projects. Mr. Dimas stated he contacted THC regarding the grant proposal the commission wanted to submit requesting funding to update the historical binders and also to verify whether the information submitted was sufficient for the commission to regain Certified Local Government status. Mr. Dimas continued that itwas recommended that before the binders are digitized, aoomprehenmive review should be completed to verify what structures are still remaining and then the notebooks can be updated and digitized. �K8r Dimas stated � commissioners should bethinking about what specific information should beincluded inthe grant proposal. V. Item to be scheduled on the Next Agenda: � Information to be included inthe draft grant proposal tothe Texas Historical Commission; � � Vi Public Comment � Noma 1 Landmark.Commission Meeting r August 27,2015 Page 3 After all comments and discussion concluded, and there being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. �2-1, , Andrew Dimas, Planning Technician Dat " L da Williams Dake Development Services Department De elopment Sery es Depa tment Staff Liaison to Landmark Commission R ording Secretary S } 1[ I' ) I i i i i I I l i 1 i i (LMC\2015AUG2 715LMCMTG) r 1 i I