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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Landmark Commission - 08/25/1994 111. MINUTES LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 25, 1994 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Edwin Goodman, Chairman Mr. James Catron Mr. Joe Dove Ms. Cynthia Hila-McKinney, Vice Chairman Mr. Adam Klager Ms. Pam Lakhani Mr. Govind Nadkarni Ms. Melissa Notate Ms. Alclair Pleasant Mr. Charles Speed Ms. Bunny Tinker Mr. John Wright MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms. Patricia Atkins (Excused) Mr. Leslie Mabrey (Unexcused) Mr. Michael Shelly (Unexcused) 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 Mr. Edwin Goodman, Chairman. The roll was called and a quorum was not present. With the arrival of Mr. Nadkarni, a quorum was declared. ACTION ITEMS): Approval of the July 28. 1994 Minutes: The July 28, 1994 Minutes were approved with one correction. Mr. Gunning's name was omitted from the July 28, 1994 minutes and the minutes will be corrected to reflect Mr. Gunning's attendance at the meeting. Report On Substandard Structure Located at 721 Park Avenue: Mr. Wright stated he reviewed the structure located at 721 Park Avenue and the SCANNED Sr Landmark Commission Meeting August 25, 1994 Page 2 physical condition of the structure is very deteriorated and it is in very bad shape. Mr. Wright stated, for clarification, that Ms. Corey's request was to demolish a portion of the structure that was unoccupied and the Landmark Commission was requested to approve that recommendation. Mr. Wright continued that after reviewing the structure, Staff's recommendation has merit and he recommends approval of Ms. Corey's request for demolition. The question was asked what would be the next step for the Landmark Commission after approving Ms. Corey's request and Ms. Macon answered that whatever action taken at today's meeting would be forwarded to Ms. Corey for finalization. After all comments had been received, the following action was taken: IT WAS MOVED BY MS. LAKHANI AND SECONDED BY MR. DOVE THAT THE LANDMARK COMMISSION APPROVE THE BUILDING STANDARDS BOARD'S REQUEST TO DEMOLISH THE UNOCCUPIED BACK PORTION OF AN APARTMENT BUILDING LOCATED AT 721 PARK DUE TO ADVANCE DETERIORATION AND ITS UNSAFE CONDITION. THE MOTION PASSED. Approve Schedule and Date for Fall Awards Ceremony: Ms. Macon, Staff Liaison, submitted a tentative calendar for the 1994 Fall Awards Ceremony. The following dates were submitted: August 31, 1994 - Mail out requests for nomination letters. September 30, 1994, 5 P.M. - Deadline for submittal of nominations to Planning and Development Department. October 24 • 27, 1994 - Awards Committee will meet to review nominations and select recipients to be presented to full commission. Landmark Commission Meeting August 25, 1994 Page 3 October 27, 1994 - Landmark Commission will accept Awards Committee's recommendation for 1994 recipients at its regularly scheduled meeting. October 31, 1994 - Mail invitations to Awards Ceremony. November 15, 1994 • 1994 Fall Awards Ceremony. After Ms. Macon read the tentative dates, a brief discussion ensued. Ms. Macon stated that the 1993 ceremony was held in the Rose Garden in Heritage Park during the summer in July. Ms. Macon continued she felt holding the awards ceremony in the fall would be much cooler and allow more time to find recipients for the awards. Ms. Macon requested commissioners to think about a place for the 1994 awards ceremony to be held. Several commissioners suggested holding the ceremony at the Seamen Center. Mr. Dove suggested that the 12 noon ceremony he held at the Seamen Center and afterwards the Landmark Commission members could have a luncheon at the Center. After further discussion, the following action was taken: IT WAS MOVED BY MR. WRIGHT AND SECONDED BY MR. CATRON THAT THE LANDMARK COMMISSION APPROVE STAFF'S CALENDAR FOR THE AWARDS CEREMONY WITH THE AWARDS CEREMONY SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 199412 NOON AT THE SEAMEN CENTER. MOTION PASSED. Mr. Wright asked Ms. Macon what were the awards and Ms. Macon answered that in the past, three ceramic plaques were awarded to property owners who restored, renovated, or provided an adaptive reuse of their structures and certificates are presented to individuals or groups that preserved the history of Corpus Christi anther its people through literature, graphics, videos, or recordings. Ms. Macon continued that the plaques are purchased from local artist Bill Wilhelmi and the certificates are calligraphed by Ms. June Brown Fink. Ms. Macon stated she would V V Landmark Commission Meeting August 25, 1994 Page 4 contact a representative from the Seamen Center to see if the awards ceremony could be held at their facility. Ms. Tinker informed commissioners that the editor of the Home Section in the Sunday newspaper agreed to provide mare publicity to the 1994 awards' recipients. Ms. Tinker continued that the write-up of the awards ceremony will have to provided for her. Ms. Lakhani asked Ms. Tinker if it was possible to have an article written in the Home Section informing the community of the date of the awards ceremony and that the Landmark Commission will be accepting nominations until September 30, 1994. Ms. Tinker stated that since she first spoke with the editor, she is no longer editor of the Home Section and a new person has taken over. Ms. Tinker volunteered to contact the new editor and find out if the awards ceremony could be still placed in the paper. Ms. Tinker commented that it would be nice to have a large number of nominations to select from for the 1994 awards ceremony. DISCUSSION ITEMS): Subcommittee Appointments: Mr. Goodman stated there were several committees under the Landmark Commission that needed to be filled. Mr. Goodman asked commissioners to review the committees and decide which one they would like to serve on. After a brief discussion, the following committee assignments were made: Ordinance Committee: Ms. Macon stated that the ordinance committee is not needed at this time. The committee was formed when the Landmark Commission was involved in formulating the new "HC" Historical(Cultural Ordinance and the Preservation Plan. Master Review: The Master Review Committee reviews proposals that will change or alter the exterior of any structure that falls under the authority of the Landmark Commission. Members appointed were: Job, Wright, Chair Adam Klager 41110 Landmark Commission Meeting August 25, 1994 Page 5 Master Review (cent): Govind Nadkarni Bunny Tinker Preservation Site Survey: Committee reviews work submitted by the Preservation Consultant during a certain period once the project has begun. Members appointed were: Charles Speed, Chair Cynthia Hill•McKinney Melissa Nucete BudgetlFinaace: Committee will review and meet annually to consider what funding requirements will be needed for the awards ceremony. Ms. Macon stated the budget has been completed for the 1994 Awards Ceremony. Members appointed were: Pam Lakhani, Chair Joe Dove James Catron Awards: The Committee meets after all nominations are received to review and select recipients for the annual awards ceremony. Three property owners are honored with an awards plaque for restoration, renovation, or adaptive reuse of a structure. Two individuals are honored with a certificate for preserving the history of the city through literature, videos, graphics, or recordings. Members appointed were: Joe Dove, Chair Alclair Pleasant Charles Speed Landmark Commission Meeting August 25, 1994 Page 6 Awards (cent): Bunny Tinker John Wright Select Date To Tour the Old Tower Theater: Mr. Goodman stated that at the July 28, 1994 meeting, Mr. Wayne Tatman, Executive Director and CEO of the YMCA, gave a presentation on the plans for the theater and several commissioners suggested that a tour be scheduled to review the building. Staff was requested to place this item on the agenda to discuss when such tour could take place. Mr. Goodman asked for suggestions and ideas on when the tour could be scheduled. After a brief discussion, Staff was requested to see if there was a meeting place to meet in the old theater. It was also suggested to contact Mr. Tom Niskala, Director of the Regional Transit Authority, to see if the Commission could meet in their board room and, after the meeting, walk across to the theater for the tour. Ms. Macon will contact Mr. Tatman and Mr. Niskala to see if the Landmark Commission can hold their September 22, 1994 meeting in the board room of RTA and tour the theater. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m. jil Faryce Good aeon, City Planner Staff Liaison to Landmark Commission ur11aaururoe