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LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
APRIL 22, 1993
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Edwin Goodman, Chairman
Ms. Patricia Atkins
Mr. James Catron
Mr. Joe Dove
Mr. Adam Klager
Ms. Alclair Pleasant
Ms. Bunny Tinker
Mr. Donald Victory
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms. Cynthia Hill-McKinney
Ms. Pam Lakhani
Mr. Leslie Mabrey
Mr. Govind Nadkarni
Mr. Michael Shelly
Mr. Joe Williams, Advisory Member
STAFF PRESENT: Mr. Michael Gunning, Senior Planner
Ms. Faryce Goode-Macon, City Planner
Ms. Linda Williams, Recording Secretary
The meeting was called to order at 4:40 p.m. by Mr. Edwin Goodman,
Chairman. The roll was called and quorum was present.
ACTION ITEMS):
Approval of Minutes: It was moved by Mr. Dove and seconded by Ms.
Atkins that the February 25, 1993 minutes be approved as distributed.
Approve Location of Telephone Directory in Heritage Park Gazebo Area:
Ms. Marion Loucks, Parks and Recreation, addressed the Commission.
Ms. Loucks stated she had a drawing to present to the Commission for
consideration. Ms. Loucks continued that the drawing presented today
was for an information center and not so much a telephone directory.
Ms. Loucks presented brief background information as to how the
request originated for an information center. It was continued that the
request originated with the Heritage Park Tenants' Association and it
was borne from some of the frustrations experienced in trying to
coordinate the opening of the homes that are available to the public.
Currently, informational signs are posted in front of each house stating
SCANNED
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their hours of operation. The signs have been in place for approximately
two years. Sometimes the signs are not accurate and the hours that the
non-profit organizations are able to have the homes open varies from
month to month. Ms. Loucks continued that sometimes special events
are scheduled in the Park that supersede the availability to the public for
tours. Staff is trying different actions to inform the public as to when
the homes are opened and the information center is one of the actions.
Staff, including operating staff in the park, agrees with the Association
that something more tangible is needed. To this end, Staff is presenting
for your review and consideration a design drawing of an informational
kiosk. The drawing was designed by Park and Recreation staff. (At this
point, a copy of the drawing was distributed to each commissioner).
Ms. Loucks stated that the approximate cost of constructing the kiosk
is $1,600. The structure is a 2-dimensional flat vertical surface with a
3-dimensional roof over it. The center can be viewed from either side
and the overall height of the structure is 11 feet. (A panoramic photo
was passed around for commissioners to review the proposed location
of the kiosk). The center should be visible to the casual visitors coming
to the park without disrupting the view lines into the park. Ms. Loucks
pointed out that the yellow arrow on the photo shows the proposed
location for the center. The proposed location is on the plaza between
the Galvan House and the Merriman-Bobys' House close to Resasca
Street.
Mr. Dove asked if the kiosk would be mounted on concrete or on grass
and will people have to walk on the grass to get to the other side of the
center and Ms. Loucks answered that the proposed location for the
center is adjacent to a sidewalk and a short brick access path and a
small pad will be placed around it. The center will not be located far
away from the existing sidewalk.
Ms. Tinker asked if there were some Victorian bric-a-brac under the
eaves in the corners over the arch and Ms. Loucks answered yes. Ms.
Loucks stated that Staff would like to place some lighting and run some
electrical to it.
Ms. Atkins asked if there was a board behind the glass and who would
have access to updating the information for the center and Ms. Loucks
answered that staff that works at the Galvan House would be
responsible for updating the center and it is being considered to post the
information on a weekly basis -- what houses are opened,activities that
are scheduled for the park, and upcoming events. Ms. Atkins asked if
the center would have a locked glass case and Ms. Loucks replied that
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the case is pre-made of plexiglass with aluminum casing around it.
There would be one on both sides of the center and they will be locked.
Ms. Tinker asked a question regarding the railing if it was the lines below
the board and were there open spaces between those lines and Ms.
Loucks replied she was not sure, but in looking at the drawing it
appeared to be slatted boards. After all comments had been received,
Ms. Tinker recommended that the drawing presented at today's meeting
(4/22/93) be referred to the Master Review Commission for review,
along with reviewing the design guidelines for Heritage Park, and submit
its recommendation to the Landmark Commission at the May meeting.
Mr. Goodman explained to Ms. Loucks that he had spoken with Ms.
Macon and was told that originally the information booth was to be
located inside the gazebo area, but since the proposed location has
changed from the original one, the item will be referred to the Master
Review Committee. The committee will meet and make its
recommendation at the May meeting. Mr. Goodman expressed thanks
to Ms. Loucks for presenting the plans for the information center to the
Commission.
Ms. Macon stated she will call members of the Master Review
Committee to see what date would be agreeable for everyone.
The meeting will most likely be held in the 3rd floor conference room in
the Planning Department.
DISCUSSION ITEMIS):
Handicap Ramp for Sidbury House in Heritage Park: Mr. Angel Escobar,
Assistant Director of Engineering Services, addressed the Commission.
Mr. Escobar explained that Edgar Farrera,former City Architect,resigned
recently and he has temporarily taken over some of his job functions.
Mr. Escobar continued that in the meantime, the ADA requirements for
some of the City's buildings are behind and the City has hired the
architectural firm of Roots and Foster to do the handicap work
associated with City Hall, the Sidbury House, and the Corpus Christi
Museum. The plan presented today is his preliminary layout to the
Sidbury House, which complies with the new ADA requirements. The
plan shows the rear entrance, which was previously presented to the
Commission a year ago by Mr. Farrera. Staff and the architectural firm
have evaluated what is needed at this location to be in conformance with
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the new ADA requirements; which are different and were in effect last
year. Mr. Escobar stated there were several items that should be
pointed out:
1) The porch that is currently in place on the rear entrance of the
Sidbury House has wood planking on it. For ADA accessibility, a
"concrete topping" will be applied in order to bring it to grade and
to lessen the cross slope. Currently, the cross slope that the
planking has, because of drainage, does not meet ADA
requirements because it is too great. In order not to destroy the
visual affect of the Sidbury House, it is proposed to apply a
concrete topping on the decking and then add a gray coloring so
that it will match the paint on the porch currently in place.
The decor of the railings will remain as they are. The rear
entrance to the Sidbury House has approximately a 3" differential
from the door threshold to the actual porch and the ADA
requirements allow 1/2". In order to be in compliance, the porch
has to be raised to meet the level of the door. At this point, Mr.
Escobar distributed a copy of the layout for commissioners to
review.
2) Mr. Escobar explained that on the architect's layout, the three 13)
air conditioner units will be relocated as part of the costs of the
project and is within the budgeted dollars allocated for the project.
Mr. Escobar continued that Staff is proceeding to develop plans
for all three segments of the project and the final drawings are to
be finished by the first week in May. Mr. Escobar stated he
realizes the Master Review Committee has to review the plans.
Mr. Escobar continued that during the Master Review
Committee's review, Staff will proceed with the preliminary,since
this project should have been completed last year. If there are
any major changes to the plans, Staff will add an addendum or
change the plans before they are sent out for bids in order to
expedite the project.
Mr. Gunning asked Mr. Escobar if there were any exceptions under the
ADA requirements for historical structures and Mr. Escobar answered
yes, particularly when there are no major remodeling changes. This is
strictly a pro-active measure to make the Sidbury House handicap
accessible. Mr. Escobar added that because of the date when City Hall
was built, the City is in compliance, but there are some City-owned
public buildings that need to become compliant with the new ADA
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regulations and this is a pro-active measure that the City has undertaken
to bring these buildings in compliance.
Ms. Tinker asked a question regarding the location of the aluminum
handrail and Mr. Escobar stated the specified location of the handrail is
required by the ADA regulations. Mr. Escobar went on to explain that
at the rear side of the house where the porch is located, the new
improvements will include replacing the steps that are currently there
because they exceed safety requirements and do not have a handrail.
The improvements will also include raising the decking and putting on a
concrete topping that will be colored to match the existing porch. The
end railing of the porch will be removed and the ramp will begin at that
point. The ramp will also be made of concrete and have a railing
identical to the one presently in place that can be seen from the Galvan
House. (The railing is depicted on the side view of the layout). The
bottom side view of the railing will have the same little brick columns
with the lattice work that the house presently has. All of the details will
be matching except the concrete floor. Instead of a wood decking, the
decking will be made of concrete. Ms. Tinker asked if the concrete
decking could be stamped with lines and Mr. Escobar answered yes.
Ms. Tinker also asked how much more would the cost be for stamping
the concrete and Mr. Escobar responded that there would be some
additional cost, but it could still be done. Ms. Tinker asked if this
technique was called "scoring" and Mr. Escobar stated that the ramp
could be scored or the decking could be made to look like wood, but it
would not have the wood pattern.
Mr. Dove asked if the deck had to be of concrete and Mr. Escobar
answered that he did not know; but as an alternative, an exterior carpet
could be placed on top that would work, but the wood cross members
are not allowed.
Ms. Tinker asked what did the angled dotted line represent on the layout
and was it something that currently exist and will it be removed and Mr.
Escobar answered that those were the down spouts from the gutter roof
section. The way the down spouts are presently located, the water
comes down the spouts and splash directly on the brick pavers that are
below on the ground. The spouts will be extended to allow for proper
drainage. Ms. Tinker asked where are the three air conditioner units
currently located and Mr. Escobar answered that they are located
approximately 12" away from the house on the brick pavers.
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Ms. Tinker asked if the Sidbury House could be exempt from having the
aluminum handrails for a historic house and Mr. Escobar answered that
an exemption could be obtained, but Staff would have to find a material
that will be suitable and that would be low maintenance.
Mr. Gunning stated that earlier last year the City Council and City
Manager made a commitment to look at all of the public structures and
rather than being dictated to make the accessibility improvements
required by law, or even if they are not required, but they are desirable,
the City would follow through with the improvements.
Mr. Escobar added that it is necessary, from the public's point of view,
that the City take the lead in providing handicap accessibility to all
buildings and the Sidbury House is the first of many projects coming up -
-- police station, public libraries, where a lot of the ramps and
accessibilities are being retrofitted to the new regulations, including the
bathrooms. Every bathroom in City Hall will have some renovations done
to the stalls to comply with the new requirements.
Ms. Tinker asked if the back door to the Sidbury House was wide
enough to accommodate a wheelchair and Mr. Escobar answered yes.
After Mr. Escobar's presentation, Mr. Goodman stated that this item will
also be referred to the Master Review Committee for review and the
committee will submit a recommendation at the May meeting. At this
point, Ms. Tinker asked Mr. Escobar if he had a May 1 deadline and Mr.
Escobar answered that the plans will be finished by May 1 after which,
he will seek approval to send out for bids. It will take three weeks for
the bids to be returned and it could be four to six weeks before the
project is awarded. Mr. Escobar stated there would still be enough time
to make revisions to the plans. During the bidding process, if significant
changes are required, an addendum can be sent out that will change
what the contractors will bid on. Ms. Tinker asked if the Master Review
Committee had any serious objections to the plans would it be best to
get the guidelines to him before May 1, and Mr. Escobar answered yes.
Mr. Escobar continued that he would like to invite Mr. Ron Foster, the
Architect for this project, to the Master Review meeting to answer
specific questions that the committee might have. Ms. Macon requested
Mr. Escobar to also attend the meeting.
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Research On Blucher Street/Park/Railroad Track For National Registry As
Inclusion With Blucherville Home National Registry Nomination: Ms.
Tinker stated that the Junior League is applying for National Register
listing for Blucherville. The Texas State Historical Commission, the
department that oversees National Register, has indicated that the best
approach in submitting the nomination is to include as large an area as
possible and once the nomination gets to the review committee, if the
area is too large, they will eliminate what they feel should not be
included; as opposed to sending the nomination for a smaller area and
at a later date decide the area should be expanded. It is important, in
this case, because for years the idea that there was a "Blucherville"
platted has been around. The Blucher Family not only owned the strip
of land where the four houses now sit, but originally the family owned
the residential land and half the lot to where Claudia's Flower Shop is
located. Eventually, the area extended up to Staples Street and across
Blucher Street where Channel 6 television station is currently located.
(Rent houses were located originally in this areal. Currently, the Junior
League is conducting research to see if they can find an actual defined
outline of what was considered "Blucherville," which is still on the City
platting maps. The League is proceeding on the basis of more is better
and depending on where this defined outline ends, they will probably
include more land in the request. The request will include the park, the
railroad bridge, which is not City owned, Kinney Street, and the bridge
on Kinney Street, which is considered an engineering feature. Ms. Tinker
continued that when Ms. Sally Victor, Preservation Consultant, was here
in February,they drove around in the area and Ms. Tinker stated she was
interested in including Blucher Street (4 or 5 houses on the street). Ms.
Tinker explained that she spoke with THC and was told that the
Landmark Commission should, more or less at the same time, submit an
application for national designation for that block between Carancahua
and Tancahua, which feeds into Blucher Park. The Commission's
application could be submitted at the same time the League is developing
its nomination for the larger area. The basis for which the Blucher Street
submission is based on a publication on historic districts from the
National Register. Ms. Tinker read the referenced statement: "historic
districts' significance can be described to a collection of buildings,
structures, sites, objects, and spaces that possess integrity of location
designs, settings, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association.
Feeling is areas that create a sense of time and place or scale." Ms.
Tinker stated she felt the commissioners traveled down that street during
the bus tour and it would be hard to receive that feeling from the bus.
However,she suggested that the commissioners drive by that tract from
Carancahua Street turning left on Blucher Street. There is definite a
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sense of scale and place in that block. As long as everyone involved is
kept informed of what is going on, the two applications can be
processed by different entities and come together and forwarded to the
Texas Historical Commission.
Ms. Macon asked for clarification as to what areas Ms. Tinker was
requesting the Landmark Commission to submit an application for and
Ms. Tinker answered that the Junior League is including the park and
railroad, Kinney Street, and may be all the way to Staples Street. The
area the Landmark Commission would be applying for is the block of
Blucher Street, between Carancahua and Tancahua. Ms. Victor was
interested in including the remains of the concrete structure of the Old
Alamo Iron Works; which abuts the back of the houses that face Blucher
Street. Ms. Macon asked if the League would be including that area of
Blucher Street and Ms. Tinker answered that the League will stop at
Tancahua Street. Ms. Tinker continued that the League may include
from Tancahua, all the way to Staples, and from Kinney to Blucher
Street behind the Central Library. At this point, Ms. Tinker asked for the
slides and Ms. Macon apologized and stated that she did not have slides
for the outer areas of the four (4) Blucherville Homes, but she would
them for the next meeting.
Ms. Tinker continued describing the boundaries in question. The area in
question has the Moorish apartments between Comanche Street and it
fills the space between Blucher Street and Comanche Street. Beyond
the apartments and some garages,the land is vacant. On the south side
of Blucher Street, five or six similarly styled, but different, houses are
located on the ravine, and on the other side of the ravine is the Alamo
Irons Work and the railroad tracks.
Mr. Goodman asked Ms. Tinker if she had begun the write up on the
proposal for the National Register nomination and she responded no.
Ms. Tinker stated she wanted to present the idea to see if the
Commission would be willing to submitting the application. Mr.
Goodman stated he personally felt it was a good idea and asked for
comments from other commissioners. It was the consensus of members
present that the Commission submit the application. Mr. Goodman
stated that the item was not an action item for today's meeting, but it
will be placed as an action item for the May meeting.
Mr. Victory commented that if member of the Junior League or the
Landmark Commissioners experience problems in finding some of the
plots during the research, Mr. Joe Williams would be the person to talk
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with. Mr. Williams has access to some of the La Retama pictures and
overlays of the city dating back to 1911.
Status on Siting of Woods' Homes In Heritage Park: Ms. Macon stated
she spoke with Mr. Utter approximately three weeks ago about the
Woods' Estate and was told that when the homes were accepted, the
City had all good intentions to move the four houses. The basic problem
at this time is the City does not have the funds to move the houses.
The houses are still part of one of many projects the City wants to
complete, but for the time being, the project is still on hold. Mr.
Goodman asked if the project is on hold because the City has not
received a cost estimate to move the houses and the City has not been
able to budget it and Ms. Macon stated that a cost estimate was
formulated -- at that time, it was estimated to cost $5,000 for each
house, totaling $20,000 to move them and restoration at a minimum of
$40,000 each -- totaling $160,000.
Mr. Goodman asked Staff what time frame might be expected in getting
the funds to move the houses and Ms. Macon stated that Mr. Utter
would see if the funding could be included in the next budget year. The
new budget year begins August 1. Mr. Goodman asked if the dollars
needed to be budgeted initially to have the houses restored at the same
time that money is budgeted for moving them and Ms. Macon stated
that Mr. Utter told her that even if monies were available to move the
houses, he would not want to have the houses moved and not be able
to restore them.
Mr. Goodman stated since he was not a member of the commission
when the other houses were moved into Heritage Park, he wanted to
know what process was used in getting the houses moved and restored.
Mr. Dove answered that when all of the other houses in Heritage Park
were moved and restored, the City had commitments from non-profit
organizations to restore each of the houses. Ms. Macon added that
along with having commitments from non-profit organizations to restore
the houses, CDBG matching grant funding up to $20,000, combined
with low-interest loans from the City through CDBG, were available.
Those programs are still available,but the problem is that other programs
are competing for the same monies. Mr. Goodman asked what triggered
the movement of the houses currently in Heritage Park -- was it because
organizations came forward and committed to providing half the funds
to restore an individual house and the City made monies available and
Ms. Macon answered yes that an organization stepped forward and
restored two to three houses at their expense. Mr. Dove interjected that
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the Junior League restored the first two houses in Heritage Park without
assistance from the City. Their organization got the ball rolling for the
other houses to be restored.
Mr. Goodman stated he would like to see something happen with the
four (4) Woods' houses and Staff was requested to further research the
cost of moving and restoring one of the houses and present the
information at the May meeting. Ms. Macon stated that the City is
cautious regarding extending loans because some of the non-profit
organizations in Heritage Park experienced problems in paying back their
loans. Because of this, the City forgave those loans and each tenant is
required to pay a monthly maintenance fee, which is less than half of the
original loan payment.
Ms. Tinker asked if maintenance was one of the problems and Ms.
Macon answered yes and in the original leases, each tenant was
responsible for the maintenance of their house. Ms. Tinker commented
that in the end, the City ended up having to maintain all of the houses,
which is ongoing since the houses have wood siding and the more you
move into the park, the more the City has to maintain.
Mr. Goodman stated this was the first time he had really been told about
the situation in Heritage Park and now it is more understandable why the
houses have not been moved.
Mr. Gunning stated Staff will provide a more detailed report as to what
the costs estimates will be for the four houses and present it at the May
meeting.
Mr. Dove requested Staff to also provide information as to the cost to
the City for maintaining the houses currently in Heritage Park, along with
the anticipated costs for the four (4) houses.
Mr. Gunning stated that he feels this information has already been
compiled, but he was not sure which department compiled it. Ms.
Macon interjected that the Park and Recreation Department most likely
has the information, since they are in charge of the leases for Heritage
Park. Mr. Gunning added that he will ask Mr. Malcolm Matthews,
Director of Park and Recreation, to attend the May meeting and give an
update on what the status is with the current finances to the houses in
Heritage Park.
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Staff was requested to research and report its findings at the May
meeting on two items: Current homes in Heritage Park; and general
information as to what has taken place in the past regarding costs and
problems experienced, along with cost estimates for maintaining the
houses in Heritage Park.
Proposed Items For Workshop Agenda/Set Date For Workshop Meeting:
Ms. Macon stated Commissioners were requested to present, at today's
meeting, items for the workshop meeting. Ms. Macon continued that
since she did not receive any comments, she was asking for their input
and comments regarding the workshop at today's meeting.
Mr. Goodman stated he does not see the need for a workshop meeting,
unless there were items in particular that needed to be discussed and
most items are discussed at length in the regular meetings.
Mr. Gunning stated that depending on the outcome of the third reading
on the HC ordinance and it is approved, it would be appropriate to have
a workshop meeting to discuss what the Landmark Commission's role
will be in pursing HC designations, procedures that will be used,
updating the Landmark Commission on state requirements for zoning
notices, how to submit a zoning application, and a general review of the
six zoning classifications.
Mr. Goodman stated that once the Commission gets to that point, all of
the above mentioned items referenced by Mr. Gunning can be discussed
in a regular meeting.
Ms. Tinker stated the reason the workshop was brought up was when
the Landmark Commission voted to remove a structure from the
historical site survey list. Ms. Tinker continued that she felt that some
of the commissioners might not understand the mechanics of what the
Commission is doing and do not see the overall big picture. If the HC
ordinance is approved,there are a lot of things that need to follow such
as developing guidelines and criteria.
Committee Report On Landmark Commission Awards Ceremony: Ms.
Patricia Atkins, Chairman of the Awards Committee, read in to record an
account of their meeting. The Awards Committee met on Monday,April
5, 1993 at 4:30 p.m. The committee discussed the 1993 Landmark
Awards and awards ceremony, and recommended the following:
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1) Commissioners direct Staff to mail awards nomination letters May
1, 1993;
2) Commissioners direct Staff to order three (3) award plaques from
Bill Wilhelmi at a cost of $50 each to prepare award certificates;
3) Commissioners approve Tuesday, June 1, 1993, 5 p.m. as the
deadline for nominations and Tuesday, July 20, 1993 at 12 noon
in the Lytton Memorial Rose Garden in Heritage as the date, time,
and place for the awards ceremony;
4) Commissioners direct Staff to add the names of history
department chairpersons in all Corpus Christi school districts and
at Del mar College and Corpus Christi State University to the
nominations mailing list, which should also include all past awards
nominees and recipients, past awards nominators, past and
present Landmark Commissioners, and members of the local
historical preservation community; and
5) The Awards Committee is requesting all commissioners to
participate in the 1993 Awards Ceremony in July and would also
like to invite City Councilmember Clif Moss to deliver the opening
remarks.
After Ms. Atkins report, Mr. Goodman added that Ms. Macon informed
him that the cost of the plaques had increased to $75 each. After a
brief discussion, Mr. Gunning stated Staff will try to get the needed
funds for the awards ceremony.
Ms. Tinker recommended that the Commission try to contact the media
before the awards ceremony to get coverage because for the past
several awards ceremonies, there has been no media coverage.
Mr. Victory asked how far back did the restoration projects go and Ms.
Macon stated there was not a limit on how long the project had been
completed. It was also added that previous nominations be included for
consideration.
Mr. Goodman stated he felt more discussion was needed in deciding
what to do about the money for the plaques. Mr. Goodman stated that
if Mr. Gunning can secure at least $150 for the plaques, it would be
better to get two instead of three since there is a budget crunch and the
price has increased. Mr. Goodman asked if this idea was workable and
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various comments were expressed. Ms. Macon added that Staff will do
the best they can in obtaining the necessary funding for the awards
ceremony. Ms. Macon explained that more expenses are involved than
just the purchase of the plaques--calligraphy services,and refreshments
are also included.
Mr. Gunning suggested that, for future awards ceremonies, that the
Commission consider scheduling the awards ceremony during the time
of National History Month.
After all comments had been received, the Landmark Commission
approved and accepted the report as submitted by the Awards
Ceremony.
Status Report On HC Ordinance: Ms. Macon stated that on Tuesday,
April 20, 1993, Staff and members of the Landmark Commission
attended the City Council meeting to discuss the third reading of the HC
ordinance. Since the City Council had three new members, it was
recommended by Mayor Mary Rhodes that the item be tabled until the
next council meeting. Staff and the Landmark Commission were
requested to make a full presentation for the next council meeting to
allow the new members to understand and be more familiar with the
proposed ordinance. Ms. Macon continued she will be contacting
Dwayne Jones at THC to see what resources are available for Staff's
presentation. Ms. Macon stressed the importance of as many
commissioners to attend the meeting as possible, along with other
historic preservation organizations.
Ms. Macon referenced a copy of correspondence from the City Attorney
to the Mayor and City Council regarding 1991 legislation which impacts
both the existing and the proposed ordinance. Ms. Macon continued
that this law applies when a designated property is demolished or
adversely affected without the proper city permits. The person who
demolishes the property is liable to the City for the cost of rebuilding or
restoring the property. If the City fails to take action within 90 days, the
Texas Historical Commission could do so. The legislation does not
change the proposed HC ordinance, but it provides an additional penalty
for demolishing or altering a designated property without a permit. This
legislation was created out of an illegal demolition of a designated
structure in San Antonio.
Ms. Tinker asked if any follow-up had been done on the Habitat/CDBG
funding for single-family project and Ms. Macon answered no. Ms.
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Tinker stated she sure would like for something to happen with this
proposal and suggested that a new committee be appointed. After a
brief discussion, the appointment of a committee/liaison will be
scheduled as an action item for the May meeting.
ITEMS TO BE SCHEDULED FOR NEXT MEETING:
A) Acceptance and approval of the Master Review Committee's
recommendation regarding constructing and locating an
informational kiosk in the plaza area of Heritage Park.
B) Acceptance and approval of the Master Review Committee's
recommendation regarding the installation of a handicap ramp for
the Sidbury House in Heritage Park.
C) Staff's report on cost estimates for the moving and restoring one
of the four Wood's Houses for the Heritage Park extension and
associated costs for maintaining the houses currently in Heritage
Park.
D) Appoint a committee/liaison to work with the Habitat project.
There being no further business, the meeting was officially adjourned at 6:15
p.m.
FarycVGoodeL acon, City Planner
Staff Liaison . the Landmark
Commission
(A:1e6MMSA93iMC3)