THE STATE OF TEXAS $ CITY OF BROWNSVILLE $ COUNTY OF CAMERON $  MINUTES oft the Public Meeting of the. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE BOARD OFTHE CITY OFI BROWNSVILLE, held at the Planning & Redevelopment Meeting Room, 1034E. Levee St. - 2nd Floor, Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, 78520, on Thursday, April 27, 2022 at  12:00 p.m., with the following members present:  Voting Members Present Lawrence. Lof, Board Member Luis Murillo, Board Member Calvin Walker, Chairman Voting Members Absent City Staff  Carlos Romero, Info Tech. TechnicianI Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Officer (HPO) CALLTHE MEETING TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  With a quorum present, Board Member Calvin Walker called the meeting to order at 12:08 p.m.  A.1 A.2 A.3 A.4 A.5 A.6 A.7  January 22, 2022 - Offered for consent approval. March 25, 2022 - Offered for consent approval. May 2, 2022- Offered for consent approval. May 27,2022- - Offered for consent approval. June 24, 2022. - Offered for consent approval. August 26, 2022- Offered for consent approval. September 30, 2022-C Offered for consent approval. Board Member Luis Murillo and carried unanimously.  Board Member Lawrence Lof moved to approve the minutes. Motion was seconded by  2. PUBLIC: HEARINGS B.1  0405232023 - 505) E. Saint Charles St. -J.T. CANALES HOUSE  District D4 Downtown Edge (DT-E) Proposal: New Pool. Applicant: Martin Olguin. PROPOSED PROJECT  The item was introduced by the HPO, who recommended the following: To approve the proposed project that must comply with the following recommendations: To redesign the pool and fence and resubmit, for review by the Historical Preservation Commission (HPC). positioning the pool back so that the proposed) fencel lines up with the façade (not thej front porch). To paint the new wooden) fence with as similar colord of the house or white.  Projeci must meet UDC and IRC-2018.    Upon motion by Board Member Lawrence Lof seconded by Board Member Luis Murillo Board Member Lawrence Lofmoved to approve the project but pushing back the fence: so as be aligned with thej porch, amending the drawing which willl bei introduced to thel Historic Preservation Commission. Priority is to save the pecans. The motion was seconded by  and carried unanimously, the public hearing was closed.  Board Member Luis Murillo and carried unanimously. No Number - 1134 E. Adams St. - AZTECA MARKET  B.2  District D4 Downtown Core (DC) Proposal: Remodel. Applicant: Ramôn Gonzâlez. PROPOSED PROJECT Introduction  The item was introduced by the HPO, who remind the following:  Thei item was introduced: by the Historic Preservation Oficer(HPO) who explained the new' remodel. Upon motion by Board Member Tara Putegnat seconded by Board Member Lawrence Lof and carried unanimously, the public hearing was closed. Board Member Luis Murillo moved 10 approve the remodel following staff recommendations, allowing for the alignment of the transom windows 10 the lef of the building and the rearrangement of the storefront, keeping transparent, glass on all window openings andi the entrance. set back; aluminum and tile can be black: the entrance floor tile must be preserved. The motion was. seconded by Board Member Tara Putegnat and carried unanimously (approved by the HPC on 02/10/2023 t0 the tenant). The item was introduced by the HPO, who recommend the following: The oumers now" propose to invest in the building developing a new façade recovering back parto of the original  brick but modernizing itby allowing Iwo independent suites,  new windows) framed in black lo contrast with thej façade, clear glass, preserving its current layout and foor tile, blue wall tile onj first foor. Using the lef double door as an access) for the second foor: To approve the proposed project that must Complete a building permit and COA applications, and Project to meet UDC andi IRC-2018. Ber reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC). and carried unanimously, the public hearing was closed.  Upon motion by Board Member Luis Murillo seconded by Board Member Lawrence Lof Board Member Luis Murillo moved to approve following staffrecommendations. The motion was seconded by Board Memberl Lawrence Lofand carried unanimously.    B.3  No Number- -1 1545 E. Jackson St. District D4 Traditional Neighborhood Corridor (TN-C) Proposal: Remodel. Applicant: Sara & Efrain Diaz PROPOSED PROJECT  The item was introduced' by the HPO, who recommended the following:  "To approve the proposed project that must Include building permit and COA completed applications, and Project t0 meet UDC and RC-2018. Single-hung windows with transparent glass.  Horizontal wooden siding preferably; alternative with horizontal fiber cement siding (HardiePlank).  Upon motion by Board Member Lawrence Lof, the public hearing was closed.  Ayes: Board Member Calvin Walker. Abstentions: Board Member Luis Murillo.  Board Member Lawrence Lof moved to approve the item following staff  recommendations.  Ayes: Board Member Calvin Walker. Abstentions: Board Member Luis Murillo.  B.4  04102023 - 1257 E. Elizabeth St. - MCDERMOTT /1 BRISCOE MOTOR PARTS  BDG. District D4 Downtown General (DG) Proposal: Remodel. Applicant: Felicia Edge /Luis L. Gomez PROPOSED PROJECT  The item was introduced by the HPO, who recommended the following: "To approve the remodel in compliance with the UDC/ Article 4. Zoning regulations/ /4.22 Zoning Procedures /G. Reques! for Demolition /7. Treatment ofSite Following Demolition and any other UDC or IRC-2018 requirement (COA and building permit applications, etc.). Owner contractor must complete the building permit and COA applications. Drawings. show brick. but existing building is stCCO. Correct drawings ifneeded and resubmil. Bes! Practice: Bring back the original front façade to E. Levee. St. with the historic ands symmetrical. rhythm Upon motion by Board Member Luis Murillo seconded by Board Member Lawrence Lof Board Member Luis Murillo moved to table the item sO that the floor plan and elevation match. The motion was seconded by Board Member Lawrence Lof and carried  Clear glass on windows, doors, and transoms.  ofu the openings.  and carried unanimously, the public hearing was closed.  unanimously.    3. ADJOURNMENT  Board Member Luis Murillo moved to adjourn. Motion was seconded by oard Member  Lawrence Lofat 12:40 p.m.  Approved on this 25 day of MA,2023  CACUIN Calvin Walker Chairman  wwF  Attest: Juan Vélez  Historic Preservation Manager