Planning & Development
Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission (HAHC)
- HAHC Agenda (March 24, 2026, published 3.18.2026)
- Latest Norhill Design Guidelines (January 2026)
- Norhill Design Guidelines Public Hearing Presentation
Houston Office of Perservation – Norhill Design Guidelines
Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.
The Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission (HAHC) will conduct a public hearing in-person at 900 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002 on the Public Level of the City Hall Annex.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair’s Report, Director’s Report, Mayor Liaison’s Report
A. Welcome – Planning & Development Deputy Director Robert Williamson
B. Houston Office of Preservation Presentation of the Norhill Design Guideline Public Hearing – Terrance Jackson
C. Public Comment
D. 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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The public can sign up to speak on an agenda item in person at the meeting.
About the Commission
The HAHC is a 13-member appointed Commission that issues Certificates of Appropriateness and reviews Historic District, Landmark, Protected Landmark, and Archaeological Site designation applications.
Commission Members
- Ashley Elizabeth Jones – Archaeologist (Position 1)
- Carl Smith – Position 2
- Shantel Blakely – Architecture Historian (Position 3)
- Zion (Ashley) Escobar – (Position 4)
- David Bucek, Registered Architect – (Position 5)
- David Craig Hille – (Position 6)
- John Cosgrove – Real Estate Appraiser (Position 7)
- Sam Seidel – (Position 8)
- Mark D. Smith – Architect (Position 9)
- Robert Browning – (Position 10)
- Josh Brodbeck – (Position 11)
- Craig A. Garcia – Architect (Position 12)
- Becky Davis – (Position 13)
Executive Secretary
- Robert Williamson - Deputy Director, Planning & Development
- Yasmin Arslan - Interim Historic Preservation Officer
Ex-Officio Members
- Marta Crinejo – Mayor's Liaison to HAHC
- Ginger Berni - Architecture Archivist, HHRC
HAHC Deadline and Meeting Location
Certificate of Appropriateness applications are due 22 calendar days in advance of the meeting by 12 PM (noon) on the deadline date.
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P&D Office - 611 Walker
Contact P&D Dept
611 Walker, 6th Floor
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: 832.393.6600
planningdepartment@houstontx.gov
