Landmark Commission Minutes - 10/26/2000MINUTES
LANDMARK COMMISSION
October 26, 2000
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CITY CLERK'a OFFICE
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PRESENT:
Lin Purtle, Chairperson ° Members
Jim Newsom °
Dorothy Rhone °
Doug James °
Andi Holland °
Arthur Bea Williams ° Council Liaison
David Clark, Director of Community Development ° City Staff
Karen Montgomery- Gagne, Planner III °
ABSENT:
Lorraine Blackwood ° Members
Dick Bundy °
Susan Koch °
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Ms. Purtle at 3:20 p.m. Shortly after the meeting began,
Ms. Holland arrived.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. James mentioned that a correction needed to be made regarding the last paragraph of the
August minutes. The proposal to develop a building at 704 Indiana would provide storage
space for County records.
111. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF THE REVISED CITY LANDMARK ORDINANCE
The following corrections were reviewed:
Page 2: Section 2- 160.7.1. Landmark commission.
Subsections (a) Creation. (1)
Concerning the qualifications of members, it was decided to add to the two
architects a phrase that allowed people with architectural expertise to be
considered.
Subsection (c) Proceedings.
The number of annual meetings was changed to four from six.
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The Commission decided to have the Chairman and Vice Chairman selected by
the Commission members.
Page 3: Section 2- 160.7.3. Exterior alterations to landmarks.
It was decided to change this paragraph to cover only the structure of a landmark
and delete references to the property: "Application to the Landmark Commission
shall be made prior to any alteration to the exterior of any part of a landmark...
demolition of any site within a designated historic district."
Page 5: Section 2- 160.7.4. Criteria.
Subsection (1) c.
The Commission proposed to leave this subsection as it originally read with no
changes.
Page 7: Section 2- 160.7.6.1. Enforcement, Legal Procedure and Penalties.
The Commission decided to omit the dollar amount of the fine and change the
wording to read:
"Any person, who violates, disobeys, omits... shall be found guilty of a Class C
Misdemeanor Offense punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00."
Mr. Clark stated the corrections would be made and the Commission could vote at the next
meeting. Ms. Holland suggested that Bratten Thomason of the Texas Historical Commission
also review this ordinance.
IV. OTHER BUSINESS
Local Government Meeting:
Ms. Holland invited the Commission members to attend the Certified Local Government
meeting on Wednesday, November 1, 2000.
Commission Membership:
Mr. Clark stated there is a vacancy for an architect on the Commission. Mr. Newsom reminded
the Commission that landscape architects could be considered as well.
La Salle Crossing:
Mr. Clark reported that this property is seeking historic preservation tax credits. Ms.
Montgomery-Gagne stated she developed a photo log of the individual buildings in the historic
district that could help with this project.
Historic Homes Tour:
Ms. Holland stated that on April 7, 2001, five homes in the Tenth and Eleventh Street area will
be selected for a progressive meal and walking tour.
Littlest Skyscraper:
Mr. Newsom reported that Mr. Marvin Grove, Sr. is interested in renovating this building and
purchasing the adjacent lots to be sold with this structure.
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Historic Street Signs:
Mr. Newsom stated that at one time the street signs in the historic district were brown but have
been replaced with standard blue and white signs. Ms. Montgomery-Gagne suggested if the
Commission wanted to have designated signs that a symbol or phrase be added. She stated
she would obtain more information by the next meeting.
Subcommittee
Mr. Clark commented that there are other items, such as design review and landmark
standards, to discuss. Mr. Newsom suggested adding those items to the end of a regular
meeting.
Award of Landmark Plaque to Cline - Bridwell House:
Dates and times were reviewed resulting in a decision on Tuesday, November 14th at 1:30 p.m.
There was also a discussion regarding a list of invitees.
V. ADJOURN
There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
Lin Purtle, Chairperson
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