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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Landmark Commission - 01/27/1994 2 2 e 2_ MINUTES LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 27, 1994 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Edwin Goodman, Chairman Mr. Joe Dove Mr. Adam Klager Ms. Pam Lakhani Mr. Govind Nadkarni Ms. Alclair Pleasant Mr. Charles Speed Ms. Bunny Tinker Mr. Joe Williams, Advisory MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms. Patricia Atkins Mr. James Catron Ms. Cynthia Hill-McKinney Mr. Leslie Mabrey Mr. Michael Shelly Mr. Donald Victory Mr. John Wright 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 a quorum was not present. ACTION ITEM(S): Approval of Minutes: The November 18, 1993 and the January 27, 1994 Minutes will be approved at the February meeting. DISCUSSION ITEM(S): Update on Habitat Project: Ms. Faryce Goode-Macon, Staff Liaison, addressed the Commission. Ms. Macon stated she spoke with Mr. Tom Utter on last Thursday regarding the status of the Habitat Project. Ms. Macon stated she was told that discussion is still taking place, but the organization is contemplating acceptance of the three houses. The houses of interest are the Twin Jalufka Houses and a house located SCANNED Landmark Commission Meeting January 27, 1994 Page 2 on Mesquite Street. The City may be able to provide some finance?' /crietan^e in moving the houses. Ms. Macon continued she will keep the Commission abreast of any further development. Ms. Tinker asked if the Twin Jalufka Houses will be kept together and Ms. Macon answered that the group understands the Commission's intent of keeping the houses together and lots are being sought that will accommodate both houses. Appoint Nominating Committee to Elect New ChairmanlVice Chairman: Mr. Goodman stated it is time for the Commission to elect a new chairman and vice chairman. Even though a quorum is not present, he as the chairman can appoint members to the Nominating Committee. Mr. Goodman stated the responsibility of the Nominating Committee is to formulate a slate of names for the Commission to receive and approve as chairman and vice chairman. After a brief discussion, Mr. Joe Dove was asked to serve as chairman of the committee and Charles Speed and Adam Klager were appointed as members. The committee will submit their recommendation to the Commission at the February meeting. Review and Prioritize Slides of Phase IIA of the Historical Site Survey: Ms. Macon stated the Commission would be reviewing and rating properties :i the Hillcrest Area. The following slides were reviewed of the Hillcrest!Northside Area: 2813 Dempsey: Structure was built in 1930s. Stylistic Influence - Tudor Revival influence. 1-story brick residence with alterations to the windows; 3-north facing bays, pier and beam foundation, skirt wall, wood frame structural system, hipped with clipped side gable composition shingle roof, and extended box eaves. Consultant Medium 3027 Dempsey: Structure built between 1920s-1930s. Stylistic Influence -Bungalow. 1-story frame residence with alterations to the porch, separate garage; 3-north facing bays, pier and beam foundation, skirt wall, wood frame structural system, cross gable composition shingle roof, extended box eaves, exposed rafter ends, triangular knee braces. Consultant Medium 2830-2836 Hulbirt Five (5) identical cottages built in a row; very small with shingle roofs. Structures were built in 1920s. Stylistic Influence - Bungalow. 1-story framed Landmark Commission Feting January 27, 1994 Page 3 residences with alterations to the porch, 2-story garagelapartment. 3-south facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks. Consultant Medium 3005 Hulbirt Structure built between 1920s -1930s. Stylistic Influence -Bungalow. 1-story framed residence with porch alterations, garage, 2-north facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, cross gabled composition shingle roof, extended box eaves, exposed rafter ends. 1-bay partial width projecting porch, gabled roof, brick columns, concrete floor, 111 wood double hung windows; single wood glazed door. Consultant Medium 1334 Kennedy: Structure built between 1910 - 1920s. Stylistic Influence -Tudor Revival. 1-112 story brick residence with (4) southwest facing bays; pier and beam foundation, skirt wall, wood frame structural system, front gabled composition shingle roof; exposed rafter ends, cross timber ornamentation. Consultant Medium 1414 Kennedy: Structure built between 1910 - 1920s. Stylistic Influence -Bungalow. 1-story framed residence with alterations to the windows; 2-west facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, skirt wall, wood frame structural system, low- pitched hipped wood shingle roof, exposed rafter ends, triangular knee braces, exterior brick chimney on slope. 1-bay canopy with knee braces, gable roof, concrete floor; 111 wood double hung windows, some with security grills. Consultant Medium 1418 Kennedy: Structure built between 1910 - 1920s. Stylistic Influence -Bungalow. 1-story framed residence with alterations to the porch and windows. 3-west facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, skirt wall, wood frame structural system, clipped side gable composition shingle roof, exposed rafter ends, triangular knee braces, exterior brick chimney on ridge. Consultant Medium Landmark Commission Meeting January 27, 1994 Page 4 1420 Kennedy: Structure built in 1920s. Stylistic Influence • Bungalow. 1-story framed residence with 2-west facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system. Consultant Medium 1426 Kennedy: Current site of Sam's Barber Shop and formerly known as Hick's Grocery & Market neighborhood store. The store was owned by N. E. Hicks and W. F. Bisbee. The structure was built in the 1930s; has no stylistic influence and is a 2- story stucco building with alterations to the windows and canopy; 3-west facing bays with slab foundation, wood frame structural system, flat built up tar and gravel roof with apartments on the second floor. Structure has an exterior stairway on the south side. Consultant Medium 1501 Kennedy: Site of New Bayview Cemetery, Nueces City Cemetery, and the Dr. H. J. Williams' Park. The site is approximately 7-acre cemetery with approximately 760 burials, some as early as 1899. The cemetery is no longer active. Most monuments date from period of 1900-1915. The cemetery is divided by Nueces and John Streets and the Dr. H. J. Williams' Park. Many monumentslremains were transferred to Rose Hill Memorial Park Cemetery between 1914-1929. Consultant High 2512 Koepke: Current site of Charles W. Crossley Elementary School. School was constructed in 1926, with additions constructed in 1934. The structure is a 2-story red bricklconcrete building with one attached addition, numerous temporary classroom buildings. Structure has 5-south facing bays, flat built up tar and gravel roof, cast concrete coping, raised parapet at the corners and center, concrete water table, header string course. Projecting central entrance, segmental arch, pediment, and urns. The windows are filled with concretelsmall aluminum windows, and double glazed doors. Consultant High Commission: Medium 2920 Koepke_ Structure was built between 1910 - 1920s. Stylistic Influence - Bungalow. The structure is a 2-story framed residence with 3 south-facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, low pitched hip composition shingle roof, and exposed rafter ends. Structure has 3-bay 1-story full Landmark Commission Meeting January 27, 1994 Page 5 width porch, shed roof, box columns, ill wood double hung windows; and 2 single wood doors. Consultant Medium 901 Lexington: Structure was built between 1910 - 1920s. Stylistic Influence - Classical Revival. Structure is a 2-story framed dwelling with synthetic siding; 3-east facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, steeply pitched hip composition shingle roof, extended box eaves. Consultant Medium Commission: High 926 Lexington: Structure was built in the 1920s. Stylistic Influence - Spanish Colonial Revival. Structure is 1-story stucco with altered windows, garage, of similar style. Has 2-west facing bays, pier and beam foundation, skirt wall, load bearing masonry structural system, front gabled flat ceramic tile, built up tar and gravel roof; colorful ceramic tile inset below parapet, decorative brick pattern work,exterior stucco chimney on ridge. Consultant Medium 933 Lexington: Structure was built in 1920s. Stylistic Influence - Classical Revival. Structure is a 1-story framed residence with alterations to the porch, windows, doors. Structure has 3-southeast facing bays, pier and beam foundation, skirt wall, wood frame structural system, steeply pitched hip composition shingle roof, extended box eaves, and fascia board. Consultant High Commission: Medium 1503 Lexington: Structure was built in the 1920s. Stylistic Influence - Spanish Colonial Revival. Structure is a 1-story stucco residence with alterations to the porch and windows. It has 3-east facing bays, pier and beam foundation, skirt wall, wood frame structural system, flat built- up tar and gravel roof, tile parapet, arcade wing wall on the south side. Consultant Medium 1609 Lexington: Structure was built between 1930 - 1940s. Stylistic Influence - Bungalow. Structure is a 1-story brick residence with alterations to the porch; with 2-east facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, skirt wall, wood Landmark Commission Meeting January 27, 1994 Page 6 frame structural system, 3 clipped front gable composition shingle roof, and extended box eaves. Consultant Medium Commission: High 1404 Pain: Structure was built in 1920s. Stylistic Influence • Bungalow. Structure is a 1-story framed residence with alterations to the porch, with 2-story garagelapartment with 3-west facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, side gable wood shingle roof, exposed rafter ends, and triangular knee braces. Consultant Medium 1502 Palm: Structure was built between 1920 - 1930s. Stylistic Influence - Bungalow. Structure is a 1-story framed residence with alterations to the porch, 3-west facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, clipped cross gable composition shingle roof, and exposed rafter ends. Consultant Low Commission: Medium 1521 Pain: Structure was built in the 1920s. Stylistic Influence - Bungalow. Structure is a 1-story framed residence with 3-east facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structuralsystem, front able composition shingle roof, exposed rafter ends, triangular knee braces, interior brick chimney, and ridge. Consultant Medium 1810 Palm: Structure was built between 1930 - 1940s. Stylistic Influence - Minimal Traditional. Structure is a 1-story framed residence with 3-west facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, cross gable composition shingle roof, box eaves, and exposed rafter ends. Consultant Low 1818 Paha Structure built between 1930 - 1940s. Stylistic Influence - Minimal Traditional. Structure is a 1-story framed residence with alterations to the siding; 3- Landmark Commission Meeting January 27, 1994 Page 7 west facing bays, pier and beam foundation, skirt wall, wood frame structural system, side gabled composition shingle roof. Consultant Low 1901 Pain Structure was built in the 1920s. Stylistic Influence - Bungalow. Structure is a 1-story framed residence with alterations to the roof; 3-east facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, pyramidal roll roofing, box eaves, and exposed rafter ends. Consultant Low Commission: Medium 1107 Staples, North: Site of the Holy Cross Catholic Church and built in 1923. Stylistic Influence - Gothic with Romanesque. Structure is a 2-story stucco church with 3-story asymmetrical towers with alterations and addition. Has 3-east facing bays, pier and beam foundation, wood frame structural system, and cross gable composition shingle roof. Original building was constructed by Reverend John Coma, under direction of Reverend Claude Jaillet. Church was originally known as Our Lady of Guadalupe, with a Spanish-speaking congregation. Parish is the first Catholic congregation in the city. Consultant High 1109 Staples, North: Site of the Holy Cross Rectory. Structure was built in 1916. Stylistic Influence - Queen Anne Victorian. Structure is a 2-112 story framed residence with alterations to the siding, windows, and additions; 2-east facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, cross gable composition shingle roof, box eaves, and gabled dormers. Consultant Low Commission: Medium 1205 Staples, North: Site of Galan's Grocery neighborhood store. Structure was built in 1920s. Stylistic Influence - none. Structure is a 2-story framed building with alterations to the facade, synthetic siding, 1-eat facing bay, pier and beam foundation, skirt wall, wood frame structural system, false front, front gabled wood shingle roof, and exposed rafter ends. Consultant Medium Commission: High Landmark Commission Meeting° January 27, 1994 Page 8 1207 Staples, North: Site of the Harlem TheaterlCotton Club. "':rn;ure was built between 1940 - 1943. Stylistic Influence - Art Deco. Structure is a 2-112 story stucco building with alterations; 3-east facing bays, slab foundation, load bearing masonry structural system, flat built up tar and gravel roof, and stuccoed parapet. Many major jazzlblues big bands played at the club. Consultant Medium Commission: High 1220 Staples, North: Site of the Ebony Recreation Center. Structure was built between 1920 • .930s. Stylistic Influence - Art Deco. Structure is a 2-story stuccoed building with sheet metal on the north side, alterations to the windows and doors. Has 5-west facing bays, slab foundation, load bearing masonry structural system, side gable metal roof; 5-bay depending metal awning. 111 wood double hung, rectangular or round fixed wood windows; single wood doors with transom. Exterior stairs lead to living quarters. Consultant Medium 1327 Staples, North: Structure was built between 1910 - 1920s. Stylistic Influence - Cottage. Structure is a 1-story framed board and batten residence with 3-east facing bays, pier and beam foundation, skirt wall, wood frame structural system, pyramidal roll roofing, and exposed rafter ends. Consultant Low Commission: Medium 1400 Stillman: Structure was built in the 1930s. Stylistic Influence - Classical Revival. Structure is 2-story brick apartment with 5-west facing bays, pier and beam foundation, skirt wall, frame structural system, low pitched hipped composition shingle roof, box eaves, and fascia board. Consultant Medium 1503 Stillman: Structure was built between 1910 - 1920s. Stylistic Influence - Mediterranean. Structure is a 2-story stucco residence with altered windows and porch, 3-east facing bays, pier and beam foundation, skirt wall wood framed structural system, flat built up tar and gravel roof, exposed rafter ends, and a cast concrete pergola on the south side. Consultant High Landmark Commission Meeting January 27, 1994 Page 9 1602 Stillman: Structure built between 1910 - 1920s. Stylistic Influence -Bungalow. Structure is a 1-story framed residence with altered porch, doors; with 3-west facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, skirt wall, wood frame structural system, cross gabled composition shingle roof, extended box eaves, an triangular knee braces. Consultant Medium 1622 Stillman: Structure was built between 1920 - 1930s. Stylistic Influence - Bungalow. Structure is a 1-112 story framed residence with 3-west facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, skirt wall, wood framed structural system, cross gable composition shingle roof, and exposed rafter ends. Consultant Medium 1708 Stillman: Structure was built between 1910 - 1920s. Stylistic Influence - Bungalow with Gothic Revival elements. Structure is a 1-story framed residence with an altered porch, windows; 2-west facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, cross gabled composition shingle roof, fascia board, and curvilinear decorative barge board. Consultant Low 2023 Stillman: Structure was built between 1937 - 1940s. Stylistic Influence - Tudor Revival. Structure is a 1-story brick residence with 3-east facing bays, pier and beam foundation, skirt wall, wood frame structural system, cross gabled composition shingle roof, fascia board, 2 front facing gables, and exterior brick chimney on ridge. Consultant Medium 1024 Sam Rankin: Site of the Nueces Transportation Company Bus LineslCorpus Christi Transit System. Structure was built between 1937 -1944. Stylistic Influence - Industrial. Structure has a one and two story building with alterations; 3-west facing bays, slab foundation, load bearing masonry structural system, flat built up tar and gravel roof. No porchlcanopy; windows are wood or metal ash in double hung casement with awning, and single wooden multiple glazing door. Consultant Medium 1114 Sam Rankin: Site of the old Booker T. Washington Elementary School and now houses HIALCO. Structure was built between 1944 - 1945. Stylistic Influence - Art Deco. Structure is a 2-story brick building with alterations to the windows with Landmark Commission Meeting January 27, 1994 Page 10 additions; 4-west facing bays, slab foundation, load bearing masa^7 ttructprral system, flat built up tar and gravel roof, and concrete coping. Structure became Booker T. Washington Elementary School in 1949. Consultant High Commission: Medium 1211 Sam Rankin: Site of G. Leathers' Drug Store which was built in 1947. Structure is a 2-story brick building with altered siding; 2-east facing bays, slab foundation, load bearing structural system, flat roof, built up tar and gravel roof, brick parapet. Structure was an important commercial center for the Black community. 1931 Sanborn update shows stone storeloffice, brick faced, chamfered bay front on the southeast side. In 1949 Leathers' Drugs Store opened by Gervase Leathers; who resided at 910 Waco with wife Lillian and 2 children. Consultant Medium 1315 Van Loan: Structure was built between 1910 - 1920s. Stylistic Influence - Bungalow. Structure is a 1-story framed residence with synthetic siding, altered porch, windows, detached garage; with 2-east facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, cross gable composition shingle roof, and exposed rafter ends. 1929 City Directory shows Kate A. Priour as ownerloccupant, who was principal at C. W. Crossley Elementary School. Consultant Medium 1322 Van Loan: Structure was built between 1920 • 1930s. Stylistic Influence - Craftsman Bungalow. Structure is a 1-112 story framed residence with 2-west facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, skirt wall, wood frame structural system, front gable composition shingle roof, extended box eaves, fascia board; 3- window bay with arched transom at the northwest corner, 2-bay integral partial width porch, gable windows, brick pedestals, concrete floor, and brick balustrade. Consultant Medium 1422 Van Loan: Structure was built between 1930 - 1940s. Stylistic Influence - International with Art Deco influence. Structure is a 2-story stucco residence with 3- west facing bays, pier and beam foundation, skirt wall, wood frame structural system, built up tar and gravel roof, and concrete parapet. Consultant Medium landmark Commission Meeting January 27, 1994 Page 11 1423 Van Loan: Structure was built in the 1920s. Stylistic Influence • Tudor Revival. Structure is a 1-1/2 story brick residence with 3-east facing bays, pier and beam foundation, skirt wall, wood frame structural system, cross gable composition shingle roof, box eaves, fascia board, exterior brick chimney on the ridge. Consultant Medium 1504 Van Loan: Structure was built between 1910 - 1920s. Stylistic Influence - Bungalow. Structure is a 1-story frame residence with altered porch, additions, 2-west facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, cross gable composition shingle roof, extended box eaves, exposed rafter ends; and interior brick chimney on the ridge. Consultant Medium 1505 Van Loan: Structure was built between 1900 - 1920s. Stylistic Influence - Queen Anne Victorian. Structure is a 1-1/2 story framed residence with altered porch, garage; 3-east facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, hip gable wood single roof, box eaves, fascia board, and gabled dormers. Consultant Medium 1610 Van Loan: Structure was built in the 1930s. Stylistic Influence - Bungalow. Structure is a 1-story framed residence with altered porch, 2-west facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood framed structural system, cross gabled composition shingle roof, and exposed rafter ends. Consultant Medium 2111 Van Loan: Structure was built in the 1930s. Stylistic Influence - Bungalow. Structure is a 2-story framed apartments with 3-east facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, low pitched hip composition shingle roof, and extended box eaves. Area residents refer to the 2-story apartments as boarding houses. Consultant Medium 2117 Van Loan: Structure built between 1920 . 1930s. Stylistic Influence - Bungalow. Structure is a 2-story framed apartment complex with 3-east facing bays, pier and INO Landmark Commission Meeting January 27, 1994 Page 12 beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, low pitch hipped composition shingle roof, and extended box eaves. Consultant Medium 2121 Van Loan: Structure was built between 1920 - 1930s. Stylistic Influence - Bungalow. Structure is a 2-story framed apartment complex with 3-east facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, low pitch hipped composition shingle roof, and extended box eaves. 1-bay full width porch, balcony, box columns, wood floor, squared wood balustrade, and exterior stairway on the south side. Consultant Medium 1101 Waco: Site of St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church. Structure was constructed between 1953 - 1954. C. A. Henry was the contractor. Structure is a 2- story brick church with 3-story steeple; 3-east facing bays, slab foundation, load bearing masonry structural system, front gable built up tar and gravel roof, and box eaves. 1919 Sanborn shows a 1-story framed church, stove heat, electric lights, and shingle roof. One of the primary Black churches on the north side. Consultant High 924 Winnebago: Site of the Solomon M. Coles Elementary School. Structure was built in 1925 with additions in 1929, '34, '39, '42, '48, '49, and '68. John M. Marriott was the architect and J. H. and F. W. Wagner were the contractors. Structure is a 2-story brick building with altered windows, doors, numerous additions, multiple bays, slab foundation, concrete watertable, load-bearing masonry structural system, flat built up tar and gravel roof brick coping. School has a 1978 Texas Historical Marker. School was named after slave Solomon Melvin Coles (1844-1924) who was born in Petersburg, Virginia. Consultant High 1118 Winnebago: Structure was built between 1900 - 1920s. Stylistic Influence - Classical Revival. Structure is a 1-story framed residence with altered porch, windows, 2-south facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, pyramidal composition shingle roof, box eaves, exposed rafter ends, and hip dormers. Consultant Low Landmark Commission Meeting January 27, 1994 Page 13 1120 Winnebago: Structure was built between 1910 - 1920s. Stylistic Influence - Shotgun. Structure is a 1-story framed residence with 1-south facing bay, pier and beam foundation, skirt wall, wood frame structural system, front gabled composition shingle roof, and box eaves. Consultant Low Commission: Medium 1203 Winnebago: Structure was built in the 1930s. Stylistic Influence - Shotgun. Structure is a 1-story framed residence with board and batten, altered windows and foundation; 2-north facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood framed structural system, pyramidal composition shingle roof, exposed rafter ends, integral partial width porch, and square porch. Consultant Medium 1205 Winnebago: Structure was built in the 1930s. Stylistic Influence - Shotgun. Structure is a 1-story framed residence with board and batten, altered windows, 2- north facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, pyramidal composition shingle roof, exposed rafter ends, integral partial width porch, and squared porch. Consultant Medium 1215 Winnebago: Structure was built in the 1920s. Stylistic Influence - none. There are (18) separate framed small buildings of dense concentration. There is 1 northeast facing bay, pier and beam foundation on concrete block, wood frame structural system, side gable composition shingle roof, and exposed rafter ends. Consultant Low Commission: Medium 1800 Winnebago: Site of the Leathers' Housing Projects, Units 1 and 2. Built between 1940 - 1941, and added in 1952. Robert Vogle was the architectlbuilder. There is no stylistic influence. Leathers' Unit 1 has approximately (25) 1 and 2-story concrete multi-family units with altered porches, multiple north facing bays, slab foundation, load-bearing masonry structural system, built up tar and gravel roof. Partial width or full width porches with 3-5 bays, concrete canopy, pipe supports, some enclosed rooms adjacent to partial width porches. Leathers' Unit 2 is similar, concrete block Landmark Commission Meeting January 27, 1994 Page 14 construction in modular units forming recessed window and door bays, effectively shading facades; and buildings are oriented in several directions. Consultant Medium 2423 Winnebago: Structure was built between 1920 - 1930s. Stylistic Influence - Cottage. Structure is a 1-story board and batten residence with altered windows; 2- north facing bays, pier and beam foundation on concrete blocks, wood frame structural system, hip with gables composition shingle roof, and box eaves. Consultant Low This concluded the slide presentation of the HillcrestlNorthside Area. Park Place: Mr. Goodman stated that Ms. Macon brought a situation to light in that a local CPA, who is contemplating the purchase of the old Lichenstein House at 615 South Upper Broadway, wants to conduct his CPA practice out of the house. The house has approximately 2,400 square feet; which will require eight to nine parking spaces according to the zoning ordinance. Mr. Goodman continued that the lot is not that large and the owner could, with appropriate approval, convert the front yard into a paved parking lot or request a reduction in parking for this location or request shared parking with a neighbor. Mr. Goodman stated that because it being a historical house located near the Richard King House and David Massey House, the Commission may not want to see the entire front lawn paved with either black top or concrete. It would be nice to see the green area where they still look like homes. At this point, Ms. Macon added that the Commission could send a letter to the Building Standards Board or the Zoning Board of Adjustment as far as documentation on the historical aspect of the house stating why the historical integrity of the home should be maintained. Ms. Macon continued that in order to address the parking, it could be the consensus of the Commission to send a letter stating that this body understands there is a parking situation and the Commission would be in favor of a reduction in parking or a shared parking in order to maintain the front lawn as it exist. There are several options available to the property owner. A question was asked as to how many employees were involved and Ms. Macon answered that she did not have all of the details as to his business. Ms. Macon stated that a preliminary review has been taken and the Richard King House, to the north of the Lichenstein House, has seventeen (17) parking spaces, which is needed to accommodate the 4,600 square feet house converted to a law office. The Richard King lot continues through to a rear street; which parking could be provided there. Another option suggested by Michael Gunning, Planning Staff, is to possibly share the parking lot at the Presbyterian Church; which is located by the Landmark Commission Meeting January 27, 1994 Page 15 YMCA. The parking lot is within the radius that would be acceptable by ordinance. Ms. Macon continued that shared parking could possibly be obtained from the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. Ms. Tinker asked if the Landmark Commission had at one time discussed an on street head-in parking plan and Ms. Macon responded she was not aware of any such plan. Mr. Gunning added that if the property owner could enter into a shared parking agreement with one of the neighbors, it would be to the owner's benefit because there would not be any long time delays. The church is always a good partner because the parking would be more accessible. The agreement would have to be approved by the City Attorney. Ms. Tinker asked would the reduction in parking require a hearing before the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Mr. Gunning answered yes. Mr. Goodman asked if the Landmark Commission had any objections in directing Staff to write a letter to the property owner stating that the Commission would be in support of and agreeable to a reduction in parking or a shared parking agreement with the church to avoid destroying the green area in front of the house. Mr. Goodman continued that a copy of the letter will be sent to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Building Standards Board. Ms. Macon added that since the property owner is moving quickly on his project, the letter will probably be written and submitted next week. Ms. Macon asked which commissioner would like to review the letter before it is submitted. Ms. Lakhani asked who would the correspondence go to and Ms. Macon answered the letter would go to the Building Standards Board and the Zoning Board of Adjustment just in case exterior work is needed on the house. Ms. Lakhani asked if the Commission had to address shared parking and Ms. Macon answered that it could be commented on. Ms. Lakhani asked if the property owner agreed to shared parking, would he be required to go through zoning and Ms. Macon answered no. Ms. Macon stated the letter will address both issues -- a reduction in parking and shared parking. Ms. Tinker asked if a shared parking agreement was drawn up and approved by the City Attorney what would be the next step for the property owner and Mr. Gunning responded that once the agreementicontract was drawn up and approved the City Attorney, a copy of the contract would be forwarded to the Building Inspections Department so that the appropriate permits could be issued. Granting A Six-Month Leave of Absence Mr. Goodman stated he received a phone call from Patricia Atkins requesting a six-month leave of absence from the Commission to temporarily move to Austin to attend the University of Texas to work on her PhD. Ms. Atkins indicated that she wants to retain her membership on the Commission. She has been a member for several years and I requested Staff to find out what the City's Landmark Commission Meeting January 27, 1994 Page 16 policy was with regard to granting a leave of absence, or if there was a policy. Ms. Macon told me she spoke with Armando Chapa, City Secretary, regarding the above and was told that the Landmark Commission's policy regarding absences as outlined in the October 25, 1990 minutes left the issue to the discretion of the Chairman of the Commission to approve or disapprove such request. Mr. Goodman stated, for the record, that Ms. Atkins' request for a six-month leave of absence is approved and she will retain her membership on the Landmark Commission. Mr. Klager informed the Commission that the First Presbyterian Church is considering interior and exterior alterationslchanges to the church. As part of the changes, an exterior elevator will be installed. Ms. Tinker requested that Staff send a letter to the church, similar to the one sent to La Plaza business venture on the Bidwell Hotel, requesting that their alterationslchanges be sensitive to the historical integrity of the church because of its historical significance to the community. Ms. Macon informed Commissioners that if Ms. Lakhani wins her political election, she will not be able to continue as a member of the Landmark Commission. Ms. Tinker asked when was the appropriate time to begin working on the Landmark Commission's budget and Ms. Macon stated the Commission should begin brainstorming on what items they would like to have included in a budget as soon as possible. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m. Faryce oode-M c ,City Planner Staff Liaison to dmark Commission ukillusJAIas1111C3)