THE STATE OF TEXAS CITY OF BROWNSVILLE S COUNTY OF CAMERON S  MINUTES oft the Public Meeting of the HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION BOARD OF THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE, held at the City Chambers, on the Second Floor of the Brownsville City Hall - Old Federal Building, located at 1001 E. Elizabeth St., Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, 78520, on Friday, June 14, 2024 at 12:00 p.m., with thei following members present:  Voting Members Present Calvin Walker, Chairman Fernando Balli, Board Member Martin Leal, Board Member Lawrence Lof, Board Member Tara Putegnat, Board Member Joseph A. Rodriguez, Board Member Voting Members Absent Reba Cardenas McNair, Board Member City Staff Juan Vélez, Historic Preservation Officer (HPO) CALLTHE MEETING TO ORDER OATHOF OFFICERS 1) Administration of Oath of Officers The Officers took the Oath. 2) Election ofOfficers  With a quorum present, Chairman Calvin Walker called the meeting to order at 12:16p.m.  Board Member Fernando Balli moved Calvin Walker as Chairman. Motion was seconded by Board Board Member. Joseph A. Rodriguez moved Tara Putegnat as Vicechair. Motion was seconded by  Member Lawrence Lof and carried unanimously. Board Member Fernando Balli and carried unanimously.  1.A APPROVAL OF MINUTES  1)  May 10, 2024 -( Offered for consent approval.  Board Member Tara Putegnat moved to approve the minutes. Motion was seconded by  Board Member Joseph A. Rodriguez and carried unanimously.  2. PUBLICI HEARINGS 1)  03152024 - 201 W. Elizabeth St. - Christian Science Science Church Site  District D4  Traditional Neighborhood Corridor (TN-C)  The designer, Mr. Arnold Hinojosa, agreed to build the roof with aunthentic Spanish tile. Upon motion by Board Member Joseph A. Rodriguez and seconded by Board Member Board Member Fernando Balli approve the project following the staffrecommendations To approve the project. However, the COA will be signed once the following additional information appears The proposed canopies should have a design somewhat more in line with the style of the restrooms.  Martin Leal and carried unanimously, the public hearing was closed.  written below: ont the drawings:  Spanish Eclecticdoors to be shown on the elevations oft thet restroom.    Wrought iron a aluminum fences on the front lot line, side lot line facing W.2nd St., and at least 5' onl lot lines shared with the neighbor due: a minimum 5' setback required on Traditional Neighborhood Corridor (TN-C) Zoning District. The rest oft the possible fences may be 6 wood. Metal fences will bep painted inb black. Wood fences will be painted inb black ora a light color; ifthe metal fences have a brick base, the brick will remain in its color. To be described and shown on Site Plan. Otherwise, it Project to comply with UDC and IRC-2018 and comments provided by the Zoning and Building  isu understood that the lot will be open.  Divisions.  and substituting the proposed roof with authentic Spanish tile.  The motion was seconded by Board Member Lawrence Lof, and carried unanimously. 05142024-71 E. Saint Francis St. - Hilaria T. & T. Villarreal Site  2)  District D4  Traditional Neighborhood Corridor (TN-C) amendment that could be proposed by the HPC.  The designer, Mr. Protasio Guerra, agreed to follow the recommendations or any other Upon motion' by Board Member Lawrence Lofand seconded by Board Member Joseph A. Board Member Fernando Balli approve the project following the staffrecommendations To approve the project. Owner tof fill out al building permit and COA applications. However, the COA will not Project to comply with UDC and IRC-2018 and comments provided by the Zoning and Building The duplex will faccs southwest. Therefore, close attention should be paid tot the design oft the canopy and set back the porch façade as much as possible 10 achieve better protection from the sun. We The canopy would preferably bea front gable at each door prefembly-rx476'k67 topt tob bottom Single-hung wood windows, one-over-one, clear transparent glass to be described and shown on Horizontal Wood Double Ogee Novelty Siding (Clapboard or Novelty Siding) Horizontal fiber cement (Artisan Lap 7,25" width & 6" exposure type: Smooth Siding 7,25" width & 6" exposure type or 6.25"V width & 5" exposure type; or Select Cedar Siding 6,25" width & 5" exposure type) to Exterior doors matching Craftsman doors described and shown on elevations. Itr must be submitted a drawing of the fences that match the samples provided and comply with the Code (42" to E. Saint Charles St. and northwest and southeast lot lines from E. Saint Charles St. to the main façade on the sides: the rest of the possible fences may be 6 wood. Wood fences will be painted a light color, ifthef fencei inf fronti isi iron or metal, its should be paintedb black: ifitisonabrick base, the brick will remain in its color. To be described and shown on Site Plan. Otherwise, iti is  Rodriguez and carricd unanimously, the public hearing was closed.  written bclow:  bes signed until the following additional information: appears ont the drawings:  Divisions.  recommend that the possible porch be about 6'-9' from the façade. porch columns or less recommended, on brick piers).  elevations.  be described ands shown on elevations.  understood that the lot will be open. Dark grey roof. and a gable vent on the pediment for ventilation purposes.  The motion was seconded by Board Member Tara Putgenat, and carried unanimously. 05202024-1009 E. Adams St-HICKSLIVERY STABLE (1909)  3)  District D4 Downtown General (DG)  Mr. Ramiro Gonzalez, Development Director of Origo Works and representing the owner, explained the approval by the THC of the facade finally built previously. The newi interior  2    remodeling project has been approved by THC who has confirmed the corresponding tax Upon motion by Board Member Tara Putegnat and seconded by Board Member Femando Board Member Joseph A. Rodriguez approve the project following the staff Floor plans show no exterior change. but elevations may not reflect that the facades will be preserved, especially at E. Adams and 10h streets. Ifu the Texas Historical Commission confirms in a written wayt that no alterations will be done on the main façades, staff will recommend to approve the proposed project. Current storefronts facing E. Adams St. will remain. Current windows atl E. 10th St. will remain with their existing arches. The motion was seconded by Board Member Martin Leal, and carried unanimously. No Number- -9121 E. Washington St. - CAMERON HOTEL( (1928)  credits.  Balli and carried unanimously, the public hearing was closed.  recommendations written below:  4)  District D4 Downtown Core (DC)  Mr. Emanuel Hernandez, one of the owners of the building and owner of EVH Construction, explained that they are working with Megamorphosis to develop this project and will follow all ther recommendations given by the THÇ: and any other that thel HPChas. Upon motion by Board Member Tara Putegnat and seconded by Board Member Martin Board Member Fernando Balli approve the project following the staff recommendations To: approve thes selective demolition and general repair without impacting an additional review tob be conducted by the Texas Historical Commission following comments made to Part 2 to amend certain portions of the Windows: When performing investigation or work on existing windows, if any are missing or determined tol be beyond repair, these must be documented and detailed dimensioned drawings of both the existing and any proposed replacement windows, showing them in relationship to the wall assembly must be submitted for review. Close up, detailed photos oft the unitst taken both before and after work has been performed should be photographed and submitted in the Part 3 application to ensure proper rehabilitation was undertaken. Ift there are any questions about preferred treatments, National Park Service (NPS) guidance should be followed and, ideally, the Texas Historical Storefront general: Ifthec condition ofs storefronts are discovered tor notl be: asi intact as this application indicates, and new assembles are required, detailed line drawings will ber required to be submitted to thel NPS and" THCi ina ana amendment. These measured drawings must include: all dimensions to ensure they match historic, and glazing must be clear and colorless. You çan also create sets of mockups Storefront, gth Street: More detail is needed on the proposed storefront that currently serves as the ground floor garage entry. An anodized, glass assembly may not be appropriate at this location without more information about what its appearance and dimensions will be. Closer detail drawings must be submitted: for approval, showing the storefront in relation to the historic wall above and to the sides ofit. Glazing specifications are also needed in this package of further information, as well as details about whether all the panels will be glazed, or if there is a solid panel system that is proposed att the! bottom. Until thisi informationi iss submitted fora approval, this approval does not extend Finishes: All floor, wall, and ceiling finishes in second floor spaces need to be documented and submitted in ana amendment. These details shouldi include information on what ise existing, as well as material specifications for what isp proposed in: apartments and! hallways. Floor and wall finishes must be simple and compatible with the building. If details of these finishes are not submitted in an  Leal and carried unanimously, the public hearing was closed.  written below:  rehabilitation project, which are as follows:  Commission (THC) should bec contacted1 to confirm worki items.  ands send photos for documentation.  tot this area oft the rehabilitation.  3    amendment by the time the Part 3 application is submitted, it puts the entire project at risk of not meeting the! Standards and could resulti inr required remediation or denial. Applicant may coordinate The motion was seconded by Board Member Tara Putegnat, and carried unanimously. No Number -805E. 7-St.-JESUS SAENZI HOUSE (1903). Tabled on 05/10/2024 The item was introduced by the Historic Preservation Officer (HPO), who explained the historical significance and architectural building features that still remain in the house. It was also explained that the house could be donated for affordable housing, buti its best use could be commercial, which will get grants and tax credits if relocated within the HD: and nearby the downtown area and rehabilitated following the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. It was also explained the following stafrecommendations: To table the item and continue the prospection of potenlial third parties interested on the building while the replacement project is completed and take a final decision on the meeting to be held on 07/12/2024 or The owner met on-site with board members Walker and Lof, and agreed to give one month more to find out an interest party that could relocate and rehabilitate the property. Board MemberLawrence) Lofmoved to tablet the proposedi item. Thei motion was: seconded  with" THC to ensure: sufficient information! iss submitted in the amendment.  5).  District D4 Downtown Edge (DE)  08/09/2024.  by Board Member Tara Putegnat and carried unanimously. No Number -9001 E. Elizabeth St. - THE VOGUE (1960)  6)  District D4 Downtown Core (DC)  Slaffrecommendations were as follows:  Witht thel building having: aMEDIUM conservation priority rating and thes storefront beingt the original onel built in 1960. to table the item so that the owner can receive correct guidance and the maximum economic help  through  Hiring aj preservation consultant: inc charge of Parts 1 and 2( (Parts A and B). pink on both the: main façade and the side façade must be rebuilt) with a similar building material (gold anodized aluminum), and  Develop ap project and introduce it to the Texas Historical Commission so that they can guide the owner ont thel best way to approach thes storefront, whether it should bep preserved ast much as possible ori ifit can bep partially or completely remodeled (due the two areas hidden by the bricks painted in  matching the construction characteristics (storefront protruding from the lower terrazzo plinth, similar entrance doors, similar rhythm to that shown in the historical photograph, In this way, on the one hand the owner will be assured that the project follows the guidance and advice oft the THC without unnecessarily altering the building. and on the other hand he willl benefit Board Member Tara Putegnat moved to table the proposed project. The motion was  etc.). from tax credits.  seconded by Board Member Martin Leal and carried unanimously.    7)  No Number -1 1214 E. Harrison St. - Benito Flores Site  District D4 Downtown Core( (DC)"  Alma Ramos, owner of the lot, explained her preference to build a brick building for offices. On the one. hand, shes said, toj payat tribute to the 19th century commercial buildings of Brownsville. On the other hand, in case she expands the Kid's Educational Daycare substituting the use of offices she may have as similar image to the cormer building. Upon motion by Board Member Joseph A. Rodriguez and seconded by Board Member Martin Leal and carried unanimously, the public hearing was closed. Board Member Fernando Balli moved to approve the construction project of the brick building, leaving said material with its natural color and unpainted to remember the existing historical buildings and to have a lower maintenance cost. Other conditions were  to follow the staff recommendations written below:  Parking on thel back. elevations.  Single-hung wood windows, one-over-one, clear transparent glass to be described and shown on Itmust be submitted a drawing oft the fences that match the samples provided and comply with the Code (42" to E. Harrison St. and northwest and southeast lot lines from E. Harrison St. to the main facade on the sides; the rest of the possible fences may be 6' wood. Wood fences will be painted a light color; ift the fencei in front isi iron or metal, it should be painted black; ifitison: ab brick base, the brick will remain in its color. To be described and shown on Site Plan. Otherwise, iti is understood Project to comply with UDC and IRC-2018 and comments provided by the Zoning and Building The motion was seconded by Board Member Tara Putegnat, and carried unanimously. Nol Namber-1100-1106 E. Adams SE-VICTORANOFERMANDEZFURNITURE  thatt the lot will be open. Dark grey roof. Divisions.  Owner must fillo out al building permit and COA applications.  8)  STORE & RESIDENCE (1873. -1 1885) District D4 Downtown Core( (DC) written below:  Board Member Tara Putegnat approve the project following the staff recommendations  To approve only thes selective demolition under the following recommendations: Building materials removed fromt their original locations will be stockpiled so that Public Workscan pick them up at any time and deposit themi in a C.O.B. building. Ifthe contractor needs certain historic material, he will complete a request form describing thei items needed (size, number, etc.)a and where the building material willl bei reused. Tor move forward with work-on-site, the contractor must submit a complete project that complies with UDC and IRC-2018 and comments provided by the! Zoning. Building, andl Historic Preservation The motion was seconded by Board Member Ferando. Balli, and carried unanimously. Board Member Lawrençe Lofr moved to adjourn. Motion was seconded by Board Member  Divisions.  3. ADJOURNMENT  Joseph A. Rodriguez at 1:29 p.m.    26  Approved on this  day of iy ,2024  Cw Calvin Walker Chairman  WRIE  Attest: Juan Vélez Historic Preservation Manager