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MUSEUM OF HISTORY&SCIENCE-WATERGARTEN ROO s MAY 2004
1900 NORTH CHAPARRAL •-• RECEIVED
APRIL 22,2004 CITY SECREiARPS
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. David Brown
Ms.Grandis Lenken «O�S �g9b
Dr. Richard Moore
Mr, Herb Morrison
Ms.Julia Nguyen
Mr. Elmon Phillips
Mr.Craig Thompson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms.Susan Abarca (Excused)
Dr.David Blanke (Excused)
Mr.James Bright (Excused)
Mr. Myron Grossman,Chairman (Excused)
Dr.Thomas Krerneck (Excused)
Mr. Kevin Moraist (Excused)
Mr. David Wallace (Excused)
STAFF PRESENT: Ms.Faryce Goode-Macon,City Planner
Ms. Linda Williams, Recording Secretary
Ms. Bunny Tinker, Acting Chairman, called the meeting to order at 4:40 p.m. The roll was called and a
quorum was not present.
Ms. Bunny Tinker, Chairman of the Master Review Committee, stated she wanted to discuss an item that
was not scheduled on the agenda. The Item of discussion was review of an infill of new construction on Furman
Avenue. Ms. Bunny linker stated that the Master Review Committee met this afternoon with Mike and Debbie Ruiz,
owners of the properly located at 822 Furman Avenue, formerly owned by her. Ms. Tinker continued that the
committee members present were she, Mr. Herb Morrison and Mr. Elmon Phillips. Ms. Tinker provided brief
background Information regarding the property. Ms. Tinker continued that she was the previous owner of the
property. After the original structure was destroyed by fire, restrictive deed covenants were placed on the property
as a precaution. The restrictions were put In place to ensure that the new owners adhered to certain building codes
and that the Landmark Commission had review of the final building plans and drawings before a building permit
was issued. Ms. Tinker continued that Mr. Ruiz had already received his building permit,construction equipment was
already on site, and construction had begun. Ms. linker continued she contacted staff In Building Inspections to
inquire why a building permit was issued on the property since the properly was to be inputted in the computer with
o special code signiMng that the Landmark Commission be contacted before the permit was Issued. Ms. linker
stated she was tdd that no special code had been placed on the property address, Ms. Macon explained that the
special code referred to "HC' and "potential landmark" properties only. This property was neither. Ms. Macon
continued that contact codes for deed restrictions were not placed in the CIMS HTE system.
Ms. linker stated after she spoke with Ms. Macon and Informed her of the situation, she requested her to
schedule a meeting between Mr. Ruiz and the Master Review Committee to discuss and review the building plans
for his home. Ms. Tinker continued that before the meeting was scheduled, she initiated a letter to Mr. Ruiz, signed
by several properly owners on Furman Avenue, requesting him to meet with the Master Review Committee to
discuss and review his building plans and to stop construction until such meeting could be arranged. Ms. linker
stated today's meeting was very productive and Mr. Rutz' plans were very thorough and were in line with what she
wanted for the properly. Ms. Tinker stated the covenants were for a duplex, but Mr. Ruiz had received a permit for
single-family which was in compliance. Ms. Tinker continued that staff was requested to help design guidelines
regarding density and roof pitch. Ms. linker stated that the building code called for a 30-toot setback and Mr. Ruiz
has his setback at 36 feet and the building plans showed Hardy pine lap siding. Ms. Tinker continued she was very
happy that Mr. Morrison was part of the committee because his knowledge as an architect was very helpful. Mr.
Morrison posed questions regarding several items on the plans, which were resolved and Mr. Morrison even
suggested several things for Mr. Ruiz' consideration. Ms. Tinker stated the meeting was very productive and after
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review of the plans, the Master Review Committee accepted and approved the submitted plans yithout
modifications. Ms. Tinker stated that the Master Review Committees recommendation Is for the Landmark
Commission to accept the committee's recommendation to approve the building plans and draws as submitted
by Mr. Ruiz. Ms.Tinker stated the plans were approved by Mr. Morrison and Mr. Phillips,with her being recused from
the vote. The item will be brought to the Landmark Commission for action at the May 27, 2004 meeting.
ACTION ITEM:
approval of March 25, 2004 Minutes: The minutes for the March 25, 2004 meeting will be approved at the
May 27, 2004 meeting.
OTHER MATTERS:
Tour and Review of the Museum Display on the History of Corpus Christi: Landmark Commission members
reviewed the historical video on the history of Corpus Christi, which was funded through efforts of the
Landmark Commission through a Texas Historical Commission Grant. The video depicted the early history
of Corpus Christi and Its people starting in the late 1800s. After review of the video, commission members
toured the Museum's display of the video through various exhibits depicting different scenes outlined in the
video.
After review of the display,commissioners adjourned at 6 pm. ///'J���,//7, /4�//�
Lind Williams Faryce G e-Macon,City Planner
Recce ing Secretary Staff Llalso to Landmark Commission
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SUMMARY SHEET
LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 22.2004
The Master Review Committee met with Mike and Debbie Rub, owner of property boated at 822 Furman
Avenue, to discuss and review building plans for construction of their bane. The properly was formerly
owned by Ms. Bunny linker, The Master Review Committee accepted and approved the building plans as
submitted by Mr.Ruiz,