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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Landmark Commission - 08/22/1991 .2.2Z-a.. V Irl MINUTES LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ROOM AUGUST 22, 1991 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Joe Williams, Vice Chairman Mr. Joe Catron Ms. Mary Ellen Collins Mr. Edwin Goodman Ms. Cynthia Hill-McKinney Mr. Govind Nadkarni Ms. Mary Whitmire MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms. Patricia Atkins Mr. Chester Carmer Ms. Peggy Clark Ms. Pam Lakhani Mr. Leslie Mabrey Ms. Alclair Pleasant Ms. Bunny Tinker (Advisory Member) STAFF PRESENT: Ms. Faryce Goode-Macon, Staff Liaison Ms. Linda Williams, Recording Secretary The meeting was called to order at 4:45 p.m. by Mr. Joe Williams, Vice Chairman. The roll was called and a quorum was not present. Mr. Govind Nadkarni arrived at 5 p.m. and a quorum was declared. ACTION ITEM(S): Approval of June 27, 1991 Minutes: The minutes were approved as distributed. DISCUSSION ITEM(S) : Ms. Faryce Goode-Macon, Staff Liaison, stated that the Master Review Committee should meet before the next scheduled meeting to discuss and formulate a recommendation for placement of a future marker. Review of Program & Methodology Report Submitted by Consultant: Ms. Macon presented a completed copy of one of the five areas selected in the Historic Site Survey. Ms. Macon stated that Phase II of the site survey had been completed and submitted to the Texas Historical Commission. The reports will be housed in the Planning Department library. Ms. Macon continued that she needed the Commission's approval and acceptance of the historical survey. After a brief discussion, the following action was taken: IT WAS MOVED BY MR. GOODMAN AND SECONDED BY MR. NADKARNI THAT THE LANDMARK COMMISSION ACCEPT AND APPROVE PHASE II OF THE HISTORICAL SITE SURVEY AS SUBMITTED TO THE TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION. MOTION PASSED. SCANNED • Landmark Commission sing August 22, 1991 411110 Page 2 "HC" Designation - John Tamez' House: For the benefit of commissioners who were not present at the June meeting, Ms. Macon provided a brief update regarding Mr. Tamez' request for assistance from the Landmark Commission. Mr. Tamez addressed the Landmark Commission at the June 27, 1991 meeting requesting the Commission's assistance in obtaining "HC" designation for his house that was being relocated to the corner of Carrizo and Kinney Streets. At this point, Ms. Macon turned the meeting over to Mr. Tamez. Mr. Tamez stated that he was requested to provide documentation substantiating the historical significance of the house or previous families that resided in the house. Mr. Tamez continued that the deed showed that one of the owners that lived in the house was related to Drew Evans, former Mayor of Corpus Christi, who lived in the Centennial House. Mr. Tamez stated that he spoke with former neighbors who lived in the area and remembered the Evans Family. Mr. Tamez continued that the house was built by C. C. Landreth between 1904 and 1908. At this point, Mr. Tamez introduced Mr. Joe Garcia, Architect, who presented the drawings for the restoration of the house. Mr. Garcia stated that he was excited about the restoration/renovation of the house and that Mr. Tamez was able to save the Family home. Mr. Garcia stated that the original drawings presented indicated that Mr. Tamez would reside on the top floor of the house and the bottom floor would be used for office space. Mr. Garcia continued that because of the configuration of the stairway, the bottom floor could not be used as originally planned because of the safety factor. Mr. Garcia continued that the plans called for the structure to be sited on the property setback line in order to accommodate the required parking allowance; but since the house would be used entirely as residential , the house would be sited behind the setback as required. After Mr. Garcia's presentation, the floor was opened for comments and questions. Ms. Collins addressed a question regarding the setback and Mr. Garcia explained that because of the zoning for the property, which is "B-1" General Business District, the zoning would allow for the structure to be placed behind the setback. After further discussion, the following action was taken: IT WAS MOVED BY MR. GOODMAN AD SECONDED BY CATRON THAT THE LANDMARK COMMISSION ACCEPT A FUTURE ZONING APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY MR. TAMEZ FOR "HC" DESIGNATION OF THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT KINNEY AND CARRIZO STREETS. MOTION PASSED. Mr. Williams expressed thanks to Mr. Tamez and Mr. Garcia for attending today's meeting. Ms. Macon informed commission members that grant money was available for two (2) commissioners and a staff person to attend the preservation conference scheduled for the end of October in San Landmark Commission f✓m.ing August 22, 1991 Page 3 Antonio, Texas. The conference is entitled: "Affordable Housing." Ms. Macon continued that one of the requirements in retaining CLG status is that at least one commissioner attend a preservation conference. Ms. Macon asked if any members present would be able to attend. After further discussion, Commissioners Goodman, Nadkarni , and Williams stated they would be able to attend. Final arrangements would be completed by Staff. There being no further business, the meeting was officially adjourned at 5:45 p.m.