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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Landmark Commission - 03/25/1999 V 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 SCANNED Landmark Commission Meeting March 25, 1999 • Page 2 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: Landmark commission Mee�g March 25, 1999 Page 3 • 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 Landmark Commission Meng March 25, 1999 Page 4 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. Apt -/ a ,tn. l/l J L$lda Williams Faryce Go e-Macon, City Planner Recording Secretary Staff Liaiso to Landmark Commission (H:W/MARMINS9)