Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission
AGENDA
Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 2:30 p.m.
City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby St., Public Level, Houston TX 77002
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CALL TO ORDER
Chair’s Report, Director’s Report, Mayor Liaison’s Report
Consideration of September 12, 2024 HAHC meeting minutes

A. Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Landmark Designation Application for Battlestein’s at 806 Main St (formerly 812 Main St), Houston, TX 77002.

B. Public Rehearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on the same application for 3708 Audubon Pl, Alteration – Windows, in Audubon Place Historic District.

C. Public Rehearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on the same application for 3711 Audubon Pl, Alteration – Windows, in Audubon Place Historic District.

D. Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda:

E. Comments from the Public

F. Comments from the HAHC

G. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report

Adjournment

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Call to Order
Chair’s Report
Director’s Report
Mayor Liaison’s Report
Consideration of May 09, 2024 HAHC meeting minutes
Adoption of Speaker’s Guidelines and Procedures

A. Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Landmark Designation Application for Frank A. Watts House at 2529 Stanmore Dr, Houston, TX 77019

B. Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda:

C. Comments from the Public
D. Comments from the HAHC
E. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report
F. Adjournment

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Call to Order and Roll Call by Chairs

A. Welcome – Interim Director Jennifer Ostlind

B. Houston Office of Preservation Comments - Roman McAllen, HPO and Team

C. Training for Board Members and Commissioners: Ethics, Procedural, Governance, and Operational Matters Kim Mickelson, City Attorney’s Office

• Ethics and conflicts of interest
• Open government requirements
• Changes to the historic program and procedures
• Rules of procedure for Commission and Board
• Scope of Commission and Board authority and relationship

D. Comments from HAHC and HPAB Members

E. Public Comment

F. Adjournment

The Houston Architectural and Historic Commission and the Historic Preservation Appeals Board each reserve the right to convene in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov’t Code Chapter 551, under any applicable exception thereto, including but not limited to Sec. 551.071, Consultation with Attorney.

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Call to Order
Chair’s Report
Director’s Report
Mayor Liaison’s Report
Consideration of HAHC February 15, 2024 meeting minutes

A. Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Landmark Designation Application for Menil House at 3363 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 77019

B. Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Protected Landmark Designation Application for Concord Missionary Baptist Church at 7506 North Main St, Houston, TX 77022

C. Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda:

D. Comments from the Public
E. Comments from the HAHC
F. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report
G. Adjournment

The Commission reserves the right to convene an Executive Session on any item listed on this agenda as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov’t Code Chapter 551, under any applicable exception, including but not limited to Sec. 551.071, Consultation with Attorney.

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Call to Order
Chair’s Report
Director’s Report
Mayor Liaison’s Report
Consideration of HAHC January 18, 2024 meeting minutes

A. Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda:

B. Change of Designation: 3109 Morrison St – Woodland Heights
C. Change of Designation: 3412 Reagan St – Woodland Heights
D. Comments from the Public
E. Comments from the HAHC
F. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report
G. Adjournment

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Call to Order
Chair’s Report
Director’s Report
Mayor Liaison’s Report
Consideration of HAHC December 14, 2023 meeting minutes

A. Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda:

B. Comments from the Public
C. Comments from the HAHC
D. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report
E. Adjournment

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Call to Order
Chair’s Report
Director’s Report
Mayor Liaison’s Report
Consideration of HAHC November 9, 2023 meeting minutes

A. Consideration of and Possible Action on the nomination to the National Register of Historic Places of the Knapp Chevrolet Building, 1230 Houston Avenue, Houston, TX 77007
B. Consideration of and Possible Action on the nomination to the National Register of Historic Places of the River Oaks Theatre, 2009 W Gray Street, Houston, TX 77019
C. Consideration of and Possible Action on the nomination to the National Register of Historic Places of the San Jacinto Warehouse, 1101-1125 Providence Street, Houston, TX 77002
D. Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Protected Landmark Designation Application for Braswell Building at 5613 Almeda Road, Houston, TX 77004
E. Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda:

F. Comments from the Public
G. Comments from the HAHC
H. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report
I. Adjournment

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Call to Order
Chair’s Report
Director’s Report
Mayor Liaison’s Report
Consideration of HAHC October 12, 2023 meeting minutes

A. Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda

B. Comments from the Public
C. Comments from the HAHC
D. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report
E. Adjournment

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Call to Order
Chair’s Report
Director’s Report
Mayor Liaison’s Report
Reconsideration of HAHC August 3, 2023 meeting minutes, consideration of September 14 and September 19 special meeting minutes

A. Presentation and Consideration of the 2024 HAHC meeting dates
B. Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Protected Landmark Designation Application for The Alexander Z. and Julia C. Hester House at 1703 West Street, Houston, TX 77026.
C. Consideration of and Possible Action on the nomination to the National Register of Historic Places of the Sills Mills, 5804 Canal Street, Houston, TX 77011.
D. Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda

E. Comments from the Public
F. Comments from the HAHC
G. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report
H. Adjournment

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Call to Order
Chair’s Report
Director’s Report
Mayor Liaison’s Report
Consideration of August 3, 2023 HAHC Meeting Minutes

A. Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Protected Landmark Designation Application for Knapp Chevrolet Building at 1230 Houston Avenue, Houston, TX 77007.
B. Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda:

C. Comments from the Public
D. Comments from the HAHC
E. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report
F. Adjournment

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Call to Order
Chair’s Report
Director’s Report
Mayor Liaison’s Report
Consideration of June 29, 2023 Training and HAHC Meeting Minutes

A. Consideration of and Possible Action on the nomination to the National Register of Historic Places of the Ewart H. and Lillian Lightfoot House, 3702 Audubon Place, Houston, TX 77006.
B. Consideration of and Possible Action on the nomination to the National Register of Historic Places of the Houston Light Guard Armory, 3820 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77004.

-- National Register Nominations Letter for A and B above

C. Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Protected Landmark Designation Application for Humble-Exxon Building and Garage at 800 Bell/1616 Milam Streets, Houston, TX 77002.
D. Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Significant Structure Designation Application for Humble-Exxon Building and Garage at 800 Bell/1616 Milam Streets, Houston, TX 77002.

-- PLM and Significant Structure Report for C and D above

E. Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda:

F. Comments from the Public
G. Comments from the HAHC
H. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report
I. Adjournment

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Call to Order
Chair’s Report
Director’s Report
Mayor Liaison’s Report
Consideration of May 18, 2023 Training and HAHC Meeting Minutes

A. Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action an amendment to Chapter 33, Article VII, Division 5 of the Code of Ordinances, adding a new Section 33-269 to provide an exemption to the City of Houston Sign Code to allow rooftop signs on protected landmark buildings and establishing standards.
B. Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Protected Landmark Designation Application for Olivewood Cemetery at 1300 Court Street, Houston, TX 77007.
C. Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Protected Landmark Designation Application for Three Oaks, Mr. & Mrs. H. Arch. Spradley House at 2201 Albans Road, Houston, TX 77005.
D. Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Protected Landmark Designation Application for The Goodman House at 426 Westmoreland St, Houston, TX 77040.
E. Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda:

F. Comments from the Public
G. Comments from the HAHC
H. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report
I. Adjournment

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Call to Order
Chair’s Report
Director’s Report
Mayor Liaison’s Report
Consideration of March 23, 2023 HAHC Meeting Minutes

A. Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Protected Landmark Designation Application for Christian Home Missionary Baptist Church at 3432 Rosalie Street, Houston, TX 77004.
B. Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda:

C. Presentation from Sheikh Halim and Thomas Hickman of Archive Construction
D. Comments from the Public
E. Comments from the HAHC
F. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report
G. Adjournment

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Call to Order
Chair’s Report
Director’s Report
Mayor Liaison’s Report
Consideration of Feb. 9 and Feb. 23, 2023 HAHC Meeting Minutes

A. Consideration of and possible action on the nomination to the National Register of Historic Places of the Moncrief-Lenoir Manufacturing Facility, 2103 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020.
B. Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Protected Landmark Designation Application for Spencer and Lela Robinson House at 3019 Gray Street, Houston, TX 77004.
C. Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Landmark Designation Application for Thompson-Brown House at 215 East 30th Street, Houston, TX 77018.
D. Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda:

E. Comments from the Public
F. Comments from the HAHC
G. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report
H. Adjournment

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Call to Order
Chair’s Report
Director’s Report
Mayor Liaison’s Report
Approval of Jan. 26, 2023, HAHC Meeting Minutes

A. Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda:

B. Comments from the Public
C. Comments from the HAHC
D. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report including addresses 540 Frasier (aka 3013 White Oak Dr) and 815 Hawthorne St
E. Adjournment

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Call to Order
Chair’s Report
Director’s Report
Mayor Liaison’s Report

A. 1. Public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 33, Planning and Development, adding a new Article XI, Conservation Districts to allow for the creation and administration of such districts, setting forth standards and other related matters.
A. 2. Discussion and possible action on the proposed amendments to Chapter 33, Planning and Development, adding a new Article XI, Conservation Districts to allow for the creation and administration of such districts, setting forth standards and other related matters.
B. Adjournment

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Call to Order
Chair’s Report
Director’s Report
Mayor Liaison’s Report
Approval of Dec. 14, 2022, HAHC Meeting Minutes

A. 1. Public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 33, Planning and Development, adding a new Article XI, Conservation Districts to allow for the creation and administration of such districts, setting forth standards and other related matters.
   2. Discussion and possible action on the proposed amendments to Chapter 33, Planning and Development, adding a new Article XI, Conservation Districts to allow for the creation and administration of such districts, setting forth standards and other related matters.
B. Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Protected Landmark Designation Application for Wilbanks-Hannah House at 2506 Rosedale Street, Houston, TX 77004.
C. Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Protected Landmark Designation Application for Earl and Berthea Carpenter House at 5330 Mandell Street, Houston, TX 77005.
D. Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Protected Landmark Designation Application for Winlow Westheimer Center at 1901, 1911, and 1915 Street, Houston, TX 77098.
E. Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda:

F. Comments from the Public
G. Comments from the HAHC
H. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report
I. Adjournment

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Call to Order
Chair’s Report
Director’s Report
Mayor Liaison’s Report
Approval of Nov 17, 2022, HAHC Meeting Minutes

A. Consideration of and Possible Action on a Change of Designation Application for 7710 Glenheath Street, Houston, TX 77061
B. Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda:

C. Comments from the Public
D. Comments from the HAHC
E. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report
F. Adjournment

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Call to Order
Chair’s Report
Director’s Report
Mayor Liaison’s Report
Approval of Oct. 20, 2022, HAHC Meeting Minutes

A. Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda

B. Comments from the Public
C. Comments from the HAHC
D. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report
E. Adjournment

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Call to Order
Chair’s Report
Director’s Report

A. Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications:

B. Consideration of and possible action on proposed 2023 HAHC Schedule
C. Comments from the Public
D. Comments from the HAHC
E. Adjournment

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Call to Order
Chair’s Report
Director’s Report
Mayor Liaison’s Report
Approval of July 28, 2022, HAHC Meeting Minutes

A. Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda:

B. 615 Heights Blvd - Demolition - Houston Heights South
C. Comments from the Public
D. Comments from the HAHC
E. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report
F. Adjournment

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Call to Order
Elect Chair
Director's Report
Mayor's Liaison's Report
Approval of June 30, 2022 HAHC Meeting Minutes

A. Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda:

B. Comments from the Public
C. Comments from the HAHC
D. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report
E. Adjournment

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Call to Order
Elect Chair
Director's Report
Mayor's Liaison's Report
Approval of May 19, 2022 HAHC Meeting Minutes

A. Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda:

B. Certificate of Non-Designation - 2019 N Shepherd Dr
C. Certificate of Non-Designation - 2101 N Shepherd Dr
D. Comments from the Public
E. Comments from the HAHC
F. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report
G. Adjournment

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Call to Order
Elect Chair
Director's Report
Mayor's Liaison's Report
Approval of April 21, 2022 HAHC Meeting Minutes

A. Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Protected Landmark Designation Application for The John C. Penn House at 428 Hawthorne St, Houston, TX, 77006.
B. Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Protected Landmark Designation Application for The House at 1134 E. 14th St, Houston, TX, 77009.
C. Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda:

D. Comments from the Public
E. Comments from the HAHC
F. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report
G. Adjournment

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Call to Order
Elect Chair
Director's Report
Mayor's Liaison's Report
Approval of March 2, 2022 and March 24th, 2022 HAHC Meeting Minutes

A. Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on proposed First Riverside Terrace Historic District.
B.Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Landmark Designation Application for The Reiler-Fraga House at 15 Altic St, Houston, TX, 77011.
C. Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Landmark Designation Application for The Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Ellsworth Lee House at 2153 Pelham Dr, Houston, TX, 77019.
D. Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda:

E. Change of Designation – 1429 Columbia St in Houston Heights East Historic District
F. Comments from the Public
G. Comments from the HAHC
H. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report ournment
I. Adjournment

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Call to Order
Chair's Report
Director's Report
Mayor's Liaison's Report
Approval of January 27, 2022 HAHC Meeting Minutes

A. Consideration of and possible action on referral to Texas Historical Commission for listing on the National Register of Historic Places for St. Mark’s Methodist Church at 600 Pecore St, Houston, TX 77009.
B. Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda

C. Comments from the Public
D. Comments from the HAHC
E. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report
F. Adjournment

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Call to Order
Chair's Report
Director's Report
Mayor's Liaison's Report
Approval of December 15, 2021 HAHC Meeting Minutes

B. Comments from the Public
C. Comments from the HAHC
D. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report
E. Adjournment

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Call to Order
Chair's Report
Director's Report
Approval of November 17, 2021 HAHC Meeting Minutes

• Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Protected Landmark Designation Application for The Boynton Chapel United Methodist Church at 2812 Milby St., Houston, TX 77004.
• Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda:

C. Comments from the public
D. Comments from the HAHC
E. Historic Preservation Officer's Report
F. Adjournment

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• Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Protected Landmark Designation Application for the Carson-Lucia House at 3904 Brandt St, Houston, TX, 77006
• Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Landmark Designation Application for the Campbell-Moreno House at 1914 Gano Street, TX 77009
• Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Landmark Designation Application for the Mr. & Mrs. Ralph M. Henderson House at 1419 Kirby Blvd, Houston, TX 77019
• Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda:

E. Comments from the public
F. Comments from the HAHC
G. Historic Preservation Officer's Report
H. Adjournment

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• Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Protected Landmark Designation Application for The Smith-Maxie House at 1428 E. 34th St, Houston, TX 77022.
• Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Protected Landmark Designation Application for The Zischang-Alvarado House at 2011 Johnson St, Houston, TX 77007.
• Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda:

D. Consideration of and possible action on proposed 2022 HAHC Schedule
E. Comments from the public
F. Comments from the HAHC
G. Historic Preservation Officer's Report
H. Adjournment

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• Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Protected Landmark Designation Application for The J.F. Kessler Building at 1714 Houston Ave, Houston, TX 77007.
• Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda:

C. Comments from the Public
D. Comments from the HAHC
E. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report
F. Adjournment

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• Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda:

B. Comments from the Public
C. Comments from the HAHC
D. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report
E. Adjournment

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• Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on proposed Brunner-Harmonium Historic District.
• Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Protected Landmark Designation Application for the Marshall-Calloway Building at 5303 Lyons Avenue, Houston, Texas 77020.
• Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Protected Landmark Designation Application for The Miller House at 501 Rouse, Houston, Texas 77020.
• Consideration of and possible action on referral to Texas Historical Commission for listing on the National Register of Historic Places for Eldorado Ballroom at 2310 Elgin Street, Houston, Texas 77004.
• Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda:

F. Comments from the Public
G. Comments from the HAHC
H. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report
I. Adjournment

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• A Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Protected Landmark Designation Application for the Eldorado Ballroom at 2310 Elgin Street, Houston, Texas 77004
• B Consideration of and Possible Action on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for Consent Agenda:

C. Comments from the Public
D. Comments from the HAHC
E. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report
F. Adjournment