Landmark Commission Minutes - 04/23/2019MINUTES
LANDMARK COMMISSION
April 23, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Michele Derr
■ vice -Chairperson
John Dickinson
■ Member
Christy Graham
■ Chairperson
Stacie Flood
■ Member
Jim Johnson
■ Member
Andy Lee
■ Member
Amy Gardner, Legal ■ City Staff
Karen Gagne, Planning Administrator ■ City Staff
Fabian Medellin, Planner 11 ■ City Staff
ABSENT:
Rodney Martin ■ P&Z Liaison
Cindy Ramirez ■ Member
Marcela Trice ■ Member
Tim Brewer ■ Council Liaison
I. Call to Order, and Introductions
Chairperson Christy Graham called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. Ms. Graham had
Commission members introduce themselves and introduced guest; Christine
Heidelbrecht, West Floral Heights President.
II. Review & Approval of Minutes from March 26, 2019
Chairperson Graham called for review and approval of the March 26, 2019 Landmark
Commission meeting minutes. Ms. Michele Derr made a motion to approve minutes, Mr.
John Dickinson seconded the motion. Minutes were unanimously approved.
Ill. Other Business:
a) Monthly Report --- Depot Square, West Floral Heights Historic District &
Morningside Historic District
Ms. Derr highlighted upcoming activities in the Depot District/Downtown.-
Depot Square:
• Apr 261h — Titanic Evening - Kell House dinner
• Apr 26th — Improve Night — Backdoor Theater
• Apr 27th — Cajun Fest
• May 2nd -- After hours Art Walk
• May 20th — Long Table, Farm to Table dinner, Farmers Market
• May -- Farmers Market summer hours begin
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• May 4" & 11 th -- Kids Suzical Theater — Wichita Theater
• May 1 oth — June 8th — Mama Mia — Backdoor Theater
• 6th Street Winery is now open
• New bike rack unveilings:
Apr 23 - Cajun Fest focus
May 2nd — HHH Theme
• 614 7th Street is complete/ tenant secured; move in pending
• 1100 Lamar (former Maskat; Landmark on Lamar) is now accepting rental
applications
West Floral Heights:
• Nothing to report
Morningside:
• Nothing to report other than what was already on agenda III (b)
b) Morningside National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) Status Update
Ms. Gagne stated in the Landmark packet was a copy of an email sent to
Morningside residents along with a copy of a letter written by Gary Cook, President
of Morningside Neighborhood Association, to Mayor Santellana asking for the City
and particularly planning to cease and desist historic preservation efforts.
Mr. Jim Johnson stated there had not been much discussion and no one in the
neighborhood other than the Association's Executive Committee is being updated
as to what was happening back and forth with the City and Morningside. He noted
everyone was aware the Landmark Commission would act as an "advisory entity"
and it would be non -binding with the proposed ordinance changes. Morningside is
not however aware of the most recent email to the Mayor. Mr. Johnson stated he
believed the ordinance revision was the answer Morningside residents were looking
for and that it would remedy the problems. Ms. Gagne stated she was made aware
that Mr. Cook has stated this ordinance would be opposed by a majority in
Morningside. Mr. Johnson also stated this brought up a concern that, there actually
is not a true association; membership is voluntary, that they meet and vote on a
president only as a neighborhood. Mr. Johnson stated there is no homeowners
association. Mrs. Amy Gardner, legal counsel, stated she believed getting a
meeting where all involved would have an opportunity to sit down and discuss the
ordinance would be important to better understanding how to reach a resolution.
Much discussion among members about Morningside and options on how to come
to agreement and move forward.
It was determined staff would continue to work with Morningside representatives
and find out the date for next association meeting.
c) Texas Historical Commission (THC) — Volunteer opportunity: Wichita Falls"
Identified Green Book Sites
Need Assistance with Documentation
Ms. Gagne stated Ms. Lorelei Willett, Certified Local Government (CLG) Program
Coordinator for Texas Historical Commission sent an email requesting help
researching Green Book sites as part of a statewide project. Anyone with interest
on the Commission can assist with researching a site; staff has already contacted
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the Wichita County Archives to see if 'they have any information related to the ten -
twelve locations.
d) Status Update:
• 1512 Tilden (West Floral Heights HD)
Revolving ownership since fire, property for sale, staff has brief contact with
interested buyers interested in purchase and what's required for design
review to rehabilitate the structure.
• 106 Morningside (Momingside HD)
Mr. Cook and Mr. Mills were in attendance; Mr. Mills had numerous
comments about the Landmark Commission and his property. Mr. Mills
indicated he wanted to pursue obtaining a demolition permit. As of April 23`d
2019, no permits obtained.
• 615 7th Street (Depot Square)
Both properties on demo list at City Council last week. As of April 23rd 2019
no permits have been pulled.
• 1100 Travis (CWF Landmark)
Ms. McNew requested holding off on the detached metal garage
construction. She is looking at a three car carport to match the style of the
home. At this time cost to move in and getting a fence installed so things
don't go missing are a priority. Ms. Gagne stated that Ms. McNew will return
at a later date to discuss with the Landmark Commission garage/carport
options.
e) Legislative Updates —Synopsis:
HB2439
Mr. Medellin stated these regulations related to use of building products, material
or methods used in construction & renovation of residential & commercial
buildings. Far reaching bill; impacting cities ability to regulate building materials for
any exterior, interior or internal systems. Amendment introduced exempting
buildings located in a place or area designated for historical, cultural or
architectural importance and significance if the municipality is:
• CLG;
• Landmark ordinance meets CLG requirements by THC;
• Building located in a place or area designated by a government entity if
before April 1/2019;
• Building located in a NRHP historic district;
• Building designated a RTHL;
• Building designated a SAL;
• Building listed on the NRHP or designated as a landmark by gov't entity;
• Building located in World Heritage Buffer Zone;
• Building located in a area designated for development, restoration r
preservation in a Main Street City under the Main Street Program
H B 2496
Regulations relating to designation of property as a historic landmark. Amended
limitations, still requires property owner's consent, but notates: Municipality cannot
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designate property as local historic landmark unless the designation is approved
by a 3/4 vote of:
1) Governing body of municipality; and
2) Zoning, planning or historical commission of the municipality
Mr. Medellin also advised the Landmark Committee members on how to log into LegiScan
and follow a bill and sign up to get notification alerts.
fl Texas Downtown Association (-rDA) —Annual Conference Oct 29 —Nov 1
This year the conference is being hosted by the City of Georgetown Texas.
g) Design Review —Staff Authorized —Minor Alteration/Repairs:
• 2707 9t" Street (Morningside) —plumbing/mechanical/gas inspection
• 2907 Sturdevant Place (Morningside) — backflow testing
2909 Sturdevant Place (Morningside) — back -flow testing
• 1510 Grant Street (West Floral Heights) —roofing replacement
• 1306 Grant Street (West Floral Heights) —roofing replacement (comp
shingle)
1503 Buchanan (West Floral Heights) — water heater replacement
(plumbing/mechanical)
• 511 7th Street (Landmark —Littlest Skyscraper/Depot District) — back -flow
testing
Next Meeting Date: May 28, 2019
IV. Adjourn:
Meeting adjourned at 12:42 p.m.
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Christy Graha , Chairperson Date