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MINUTES
LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
SEPTEMBER 23, 1993
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ms. Cynthia Hill-McKinney, Acting Chairman
Ms. Patricia Atkins
Mr. James Catron
Mr. Joe Dove
Mr. Adam Klager
Ms. Pam Lakhani
Mr. Charles Speed
Ms. Bunny Tinker
Mr. John Wright
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Edwin Goodman, Chairman
Mr. Leslie Mabrey
Mr. Govind Nadkarni
Ms. Alclair Pleasant
Mr. Michael Shelly
Mr. Donald Victory
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 4:35 p.m. by Ms. Cynthia Hill-McKinney, Acting Chairman.
The roll was called and a quorum was not present. Upon arrival of Ms. Patricia Atkins, a quorum was
declared.
ACTION ITEM(Sk
Approval of Minutes: The July 22, 1993 minutes will he approved at the October 28,
1993 meeting.
Update On Housino For Habitat!Woods' Homes: Ms. Faryce Goode-Macon, Staff Liaison,
gave an brief summary of the discussion that took place at the July meeting for benefit
of commissioners that were absent. Ms. Macon stated that at the July 22, 1993
meeting, Mr. Erik Bryne gave a presentation to the Commission on the focus and
accomplishments of the local Habitat organization. Ms. Macon continued that
discussion ensued regarding the possibility of the City donating the Woods' Houses to
the local Habitat organization to further their goal of providing adequate housing to
qualified families. Mr. Bryne liked the proposal, but he stated he had to present the
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proposal to board members to see if they were interested. Ms. Macon stated she spoke
with Mr. Bryne and was told that the board, as a whole, had not met since the
Landmark Commission's July meeting, but he had spoken to several board members and
they liked the proposal. Ms. Macon stated that the group will be reviewing the Twin
Jalufka Houses and the Mew House; and at this point, she was waiting to hear from
the group to confirm the date for the walk through tour to look at the houses.
Ms. Tinker asked as to how the Habitat organization was directed to the Woods'
Houses and Ms. Macon responded that the Commission had indicated in previous
meetings an interest to work with the group to see if they would be interested in
relocating qualified families to structures located within areas on the site survey. Ms.
Macon continued the Woods' Houses was suggested because the initial intent for the
houses has been placed on hold indefinitely because the City has limited money for
placement of the houses in Heritage Park and for their restoration.
Ms. Macon added that it would be ideal if the Twin Jalufka Houses could be kept
together since it would be in keeping with their original layout. Ms. Tinker asked if
the land was for sale would Habitat be interested in moving families to the area and
Ms. Macon responded that the organization had limited funds and the cost of the land
would be too expensive because of its close proximity to Heritage Park and bayfrent
convention area.
Ms. Hill asked what could be done to move the project along and Ms. Macon stated she
was waiting to hear from the group as to when a walk through could be scheduled for
them to look at the houses. Ms. Macon stated she felt confident that the walk through
would be scheduled sometime the following week. The results of the walk through will
be given at the October meeting.
Mr. Wright asked if an assessment had been done on the houses and Ms. Macon
answered that one was done when the houses were first donated to the city. Ms.
Macon continued that when the houses were first received, the original plan was to
move them into the Heritage Park complex, but there was no money to move forward
with that plan. Ms. Macon added that if money could be found, the Mew house would
probably be the best one for restoration.
Ms. Hill commented that if it was possible, she hoped the group would be able to have
a walk through to review the houses and make the decision to accept them and move
the houses before the October meeting.
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Ms. Macon stated that she spoke with Mr. Bryne today (September 23, 1993) and he
will present the proposal to the board next week. Ms. Tinker asked if the group had
850,000 to acquire land and it was answered yes. After all comments had been heard,
no action was taken.
Scheduling Site Review & Priority Ratings Of Phase IIA Properties: Ms. Macon stated
that Phase HA of the Historical Site Survey has been completed and accepted by the
Texas Historical Commission. Ms. Macon continued now that the survey has been
completed, it is time for the Commission to review slides of those properties surveyed
and rank them by priority. Ms. Macon stated that in the past, on meeting dates when
the agenda was not very long, a portion of the slides were reviewed. Ms. Macon
added that in taking this approach to review the slides, it took longer since other
agenda items were covered at the meeting. The commission should decide which
format is best in reviewing the slides -- scheduling a meeting to review slides only or
review a small portion at each meeting.
Ms. Hill asked if there were any pressing matters that the Commission should discuss
at the October meeting and if not, may be it would be possible to commit the October
meeting to start reviewing the slides. Ms. Macon suggested that the slide review
begin at the first of the year because the October meeting will deal with Habitat, 1994
grant to the Texas Historical Commission, and possibly the redesign of the handicap
ramp for the Sidbury House. Additionally, at the October meeting, the Commission has
to decide whether or not to reschedule the November meeting, since the regular
meeting falls on Thanksgiving and whether or not to hold or reschedule the December
meeting. During the holidays, it has been difficult to obtain a quorum. Ms. Hill added
that it will be important that the architects are present for the slide review. After
further discussion, no action was taken.
DISCUSSION ITEMS):
Update On DemolitionjFix-Up Order On Structure Located at 619 King Street: Ms.
Tinker stated that the structure was removed from the Building Standards Board
demolition list and it was repaired and brought to City Code.
Ms. Macon stated she received in the mail a letter and brochure regarding how to
promote and preserve your city's history through making a video documentary. The
information was sent by Mr. Glen Sample Ely, President of Forest Glen TV Productions,
Inc. This company specializes in making these types of videolaudie programs. Mr. Ely
included a sample video of some of the works that have been completed. Ms. Macon
continued that the video could be 30 minutes in length or 1 hour. The cost to produce
a 30-minute video is $10,000 and 815,000 for a 1-hour video. Ms. Macon stated that
at the October meeting she would like for the Commission to review the sample video
just to see what can be done. Ms. Macon stated that the city of Dallas is included on
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the video. The video can be used as an educational tool in the school district as well
as educating the public at the museum, libraries or at the circular entry of City Hall.
A question was asked if funds were available to have the video done and Ms. Macon
answered that a grant application could be submitted to the Texas Historical
Commission for funding.
Ms. Tinker asked what happened to the slide presentation compiled by Nadine Coyle
and Ms. Macon replied that Ms. Coyle retained the slides. The Commission did not
receive a copy of the presentation.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5 p.m.
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F ryc Goode- Macon, City Planner
Staff iaison