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MINUTES
LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MARCH 25, 1999
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ms. Grandis Lenken, Acting Chairman
Alan Belcher
Ms. Sharon Brower
Ms. Betsy Chapman
Ms. Lisa Garza
Mr. Kevin Maraist
Ms. Elizabeth Rentz
Mr. Tom Stewart
Ms. Bunny Tinker
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms. Deborah Douglas, Chairman(Excused)
Mr. Joe Williams (Excused)
STAFF PRESENT: Mr. Michael Gunning, Acting Planning Director
Ms. Faryce Goode-Macon, City Planner
Ms. Linda Williams, Recording Secretary
Ms. Grandis Lenken, Acting Chairman, called the meeting to order at 4:30
p.m. The roll was called and a quorum was declared.
ACTION ITEM(S):
Approve Minutes for January 28. 1999 and February 25. 1999 Meetings: The
minutes were approved as distributed.
LANDMARK COMMISION SPONSORED "HC" OVERLAY ZONING APPLICATION: MS.
Farcye Goode-Macon, Staff Liaison, addressed the commission. Ms. Macon
stated the applicants (Susan Bains and Luis Gonzales) attended the February
meeting to address any concerns the commission had regarding their
zoning application for a "HC" overlay designation. Ms. Macon continued a
quorum was not present at the February meeting, therefore, the
commission could not take action. The applicants were requested to
attend today's meeting in case there were any questions or concerns that
were not addressed at the February meeting. Ms. Macon continued that
Ms. Bains was out of town, but Mr. Gonzales is at today's meeting and they
are still interested in continuing with the "HC" designation. Ms. Macon
added that the Texas Historical Commission (THC) considers the property
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worthy of national register status. Photographs provided by THC were
passed around for review. At this point, Ms. Macon asked commission
members if they had any questions for Mr. Gonzales. A question was asked
if the delinquent taxes had been paid and Mr. Gonzales answered he paid
approximately $20,000 total - $6,000 for the appraised value of the
structure, and $14,000 for the land and all delinquent taxes were satisfied.
There being no further questions or discussion, the following action was
taken:
IT WAS MOTIONED BY MR. STEWART AND SECONDED BY MS.
CHAPMAN THAT THE LANDMARK COMMISSION APPROVE THE
REQUEST TO MOVE FORWARD IN PROCESSING THE ZONING
APPLICATION FOR "HC" DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY AT 1613
MESTINA STREET.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Ms. Macon expressed thanks to Mr. Gonzales for attending today's meeting
and the commission will move forward with the application. Mr. Gonzales
was told he would be notified when the application is scheduled for a
public hearing before the Planning Commission.
SELECT SUB-COMMITTEE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FINANCIAL INCENTIVES: Ms.
Macon stated that at the request of a council member, Staff created, for
commission review, a draft proposal of financial incentives for local
historical resources. Ms. Macon continued also that a packet was compiled
containing information received from THC listing several Texas cities with
existing financial incentive programs in place. Ms. Macon continued that
this information was distributed before the February meeting; and
additional information was given at the meeting. Ms.Macon went on to say
this request was with regard to the twenty-seven (27) potential landmark
properties approved by City Council. Ms. Macon continued this
information was provided as a guide for the sub-committee that will work
on this project. Three or four commissioners are needed to work on the
committee, along with Planning and Legal Staff. Staff will provide a lot of
the groundwork. The Information previously distributed will provide a
starting point. Ms. Macon continued that Staff set a tentative date of June
1999 for completion of the proposal. Ms. Macon stated this was the target
date submitted to the City Manager. After Ms. Macon's comments,
Commissioners Alan Belcher, Kevin Maraist, Elizabeth Rentz and Bunny
Tinker volunteered to serve on the sub-committee. After a brief
discussion, the following action was taken:
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IT WAS MOTIONED BY MS. LENKEN AND SECONDED BY MR. STEWART
THAT THE COMMISSIONERS WHO VOLUNTEERED BE APPROVED TO
SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE FINANCIAL INCENTIVE SUB-COMMITTEE.
MOTION PASSED.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT FOR ELECTION OF 1999 LANDMARK
COMMISSION CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN: Ms. Bunny Tinker, Chairman Of
the 1999 Nominating Committee, submitted its recommendation. The
Nominating Committee recommended Deborah Douglas and Alan Belcher
serve as Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively. There being no further
discussion or comments, the Landmark Commission approved the
recommendation submitted by the Committee.
At this point, Mr. Belcher chaired the remainder of the meeting.
DISCUSSION ITEM(S):
UPDATE ON CDBG GRANT APPLICATION ON HISTORICAL MARKER AND LANDMARK
COMMISSION BROCHURE: Ms. Macon stated that at the March 17, 1999
Planning Commission public hearing for CDBG funding, the Landmark
Commission's grant request of 55,000 was approved. Ms. Macon stated she
did not attend the public hearing, but Mr. Gunning attended the meeting.
Ms. Macon asked if Mr. Gunning had any comments regarding the meeting.
The City Council public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, April 27, 1999. Mr.
Gunning continued that concerns were expressed regarding placing
markers on potential landmark properties - Staff felt the markers should
be placed on "HC" designated properties only.
Ms. Macon stated once the grant monies are received from CDBG, the
commission should think about who will serve on the sub-committee for
the historical marker/brochure project. Ms. Macon stated that would be a
future agenda item after final approval is given by City Council.
Mr. Belcher suggested each commissioner that has an E-mail address
submit it to Staff. It is a great way for them to communicate directly with
us without having to call and leave a message.
SCHEDULE HISTORICAL SITE BUS TOUR FOR LANDMARK COMMISSION: Ms. Macon
stated that in the past, the Landmark Commission toured potential
landmark properties located throughout the city. A scheduled route was
outlined and the Regional Transit Authority provided a driver and a bus.
Ms. Macon stated she wanted to get a consensus of the commission to see
when would be a good time to schedule a tour. For benefit of new
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commissioners, Ms. Macon explained that the bus tour was usually held in
lieu of a regular meeting, and the tour was scheduled on the regular
meeting date. Ms. Macon requested the commission to select three
possible dates to choose from and the dates should be ranked first,
second, and third choice order. After a brief discussion, three dates were
selected -- April 22, 1999, May 13, 1999, and May 6, 1999. Ms. Macon stated
she would follow up to see which date the Regional Transit Authority could
accommodate.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
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J L$lda Williams Faryce Go e-Macon, City Planner
Recording Secretary Staff Liaiso to Landmark Commission
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