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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Landmark Commission - 05/22/2003 ' V V MINUTES LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 22, 2003 MEMBERS PRESENT: Dr. David Blanke Ms. Deborah Douglas Ms. Grandis Lenken Mr. Elmon Phillips Ms. Bunny Tinker MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms. Susan Abarca (Excused) Mr. Alan Belcher (Excused) Mr. Myron Grossman (Excused) Dr. Thomas Kreneck (Excused) Mr. Kevin Maraist (Excused) Ms. Geraldine McGloin (Excused) Dr. Richard Moore (Excused) Mr. Terry Orf (Excused) Mr. Alan Wahlers (Excused) STAFF PRESENT: Ms. Faryce Goode-Macon, City Planner Ms. Linda Williams, Recording Secretary Ms. Deborah Douglas, Acting Chairman, called the meeting to order at 4:40 p.m. The roll was called and a quorum was not declared. ACTION ITEMS: Approval of Minutes for February 27, March 27, and April 24, 2003 Meetings: The minutes will be approved at the next regular meeting of June 26, 2003. No action was taken. Nominating Committee's Recommendation for Slate of Offices for 2003: The Nominating Committee's recommendation will be presented to the full commission at the June 26, 2003 regular meeting. No action was taken. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Second Preview of the Historical Video Production: Ms. Faryce Goode-Macon, Staff Liaison, addressed commission members present. Ms. Macon stated after commission members reviewed the video at the April 24, 2003 meeting, several minor changes were recommended for the production team to consider for incorporation into the final production. Ms. Macon continued that those minor changes were made and the credits have been added. Ms. Macon stated to commissioners who were absent from the last meeting, that it was the overall consensus of commissioners present that the video was SCANNED Landmark Commission Meeting 4 May 22,2003 Page 2 very good and the production team did a great job. At this point in the meeting, the video was shown. After the video was shown, comments were made. Favorable comments were received from commissioners who had not seen the video for the first time. Ms. Macon stated that Rick Stryker, Director of the Museum of Science and History, viewed the video and was very pleased with the finished product. A question was asked regarding if copies of the video would be available for sell and Ms. Macon answered that because of the cost, only a few copies of the video would be made available. Other videos would have to be made when funding became available and monies were not included in the grant for mass production. A copy of the video will be provided to the school district and Dr. Brower will be contacted in assisting in the distribution to the school district. A copy of the video will be retained at the Museum, in Planning, and a copy will be submitted to the Texas Historical Commission. Additionally, Museum staff will be working with a group of educators with CCISD in preparing the workbook for the video. Mr. Phillips stated he was glad that the video reflected the correct date of Dr. Hector P. Garcia's death. Ms. Macon stated staff would be submitting the final report to the Texas Historical Commission by the end of August. Final payment has already been processed to Quadrant Productions. Ms. linker informed commission members about an upcoming conference entitled "How to Teach History." The conference will be sponsored by one of the state wide historical entities. Ms. Tinker continued that she accepted the "Mary Moody Northern Award" on behalf of the Corpus Christi Heritage Society for the renovation project of the Centennial House. The awards presentation was held in Austin, Texas and sponsored by the Texas Preservation Group. Ms. Macon informed commissioners about the article that was written about the City of Corpus Christi in the Texas Historical Commission publication "Medallion." Ms. Macon continued she would like to obtain several copies of the publication to place along with the historical video in the Landmark Commission's files. Ms. Tinker asked what was the status of the "potential landmark" designation for property located at 1008 Furman and Ms. Macon answered that the designation was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Macon continued that all of the properties have been approved and the owners have received their plaques. Ms. Macon went on to say that she has spoken to four property owners who are interested in obtaining the "HC" designation for their properties. The applications will be presented at the June meeting if all the information has been received by the deadline. Ms. Macon continued that she is very excited that the Landmark Commission has acquired a total of four (4) new "HC" designations, in addition to the "potential landmark" designations, with the possibility of adding four additional ones. • Landmark Commission Meeting 410 May 22, 2003 Page 3 Ms. Tinker stated she felt the City Council needed to generate some enthusiasm and PR for the Landmark Commission's preservation efforts. Ms. Tinker continued that when Council approved the four "HC" applications and potential landmark applications, the media interviewed both she and Deborah Douglas, but neither interview was aired. Ms. Tinker went on to say that as hard as the Landmark Commission has worked since 1976 in trying to preserve the city's historical resources, and in this year alone, adding four additional "I-IC" properties and two"potential landmark" properties, should warrant some positive media coverage. Ms. Tinker stated that in the May 2003 issue of the "Preservation Texas Reporter,"there was an article regarding state funding for renovation of county courthouses and she was really concerned about the continued funding of the courthouse. Ms. Tinker continued that State Representative Mary Helen Berlanga came on board and thought they would only get $10M for the renovation program for county courthouses and actually received $45M for the program. Ms. Tinker continued that while she was in Austin, she had an opportunity to visit with one of the congressmen about heritage tourism; which was very interesting. Ms. Tinker stated that as a result of that discussion, she discovered that heritage tourism: • Generated more than $1.4 billion in the state of Texas and supported approximately 41,000 jobs; • Historical designations increased property values by approximately 20 percent; and • Increase in revenue because of incentive programs offered by state and local governments. Ms. Macon asked if any of the commissioners had any updates of legislative information on tax credits for residential housing and it was answered that no new information was known. Such tax credits were still available for commercial properties only. Ms. Tinker asked why couldn't city officials be requested to designate certain areas for bond monies that are passed. Ms. Tinker referenced the housing development proposed for construction off of Everhart Road and Lamont Street. Ms. Tinker asked how were the monies obtained for that development and Ms. Macon answered that Mr. Richard Franco, Director of the Housing Authority, secured the monies for that project from HUD. Ms. Macon continued that the project referenced was actually a zoning case and the applicant requested a change of zoning to allow construction of an apartment complex for low-to-moderate income residents, but the homeowners in that area were in opposition to the zoning change. Ms. Macon continued that the Housing Authority changed the plan to build single-family homes instead of apartments since the zoning was already in place for single-family homes. Ms. Tinker suggested that Mr. Franco be invited to speak to the Landmark Commission regarding federal funding and Ms. Macon stated that a member from the Landmark Commission should make an appointment to talk with Mr. Franco regarding federal funding. • Landmark Commission Meeting 4 May 22, 2003 Page 4 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. t /,,, - Lin.. Williams ryce Goo -Maco , City Planner Reco ding Secretary Staff Liaison o Landmark Commission (H:WORD\LANDMARK\MAY22MINS03.DOC) SUMMARY SHEET - LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING MAY 22, 2003 1. The Landmark Commissioners had a second preview of the completed historical video on the„- city's local history.