Planning & Development
Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission (HAHC)
Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission
Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.
City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby St., Public Level, Houston TX 77002
CALL TO ORDER
Chair’s Report, Director’s Report, Mayor Liaison’s Report
Consideration of April 23, 2026 HAHC meeting minutes
A. Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Landmark Designation application for the First City National Bank, 1021 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002.
B. Consideration and Possible Action on the following Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness; one or more items may be taken in one motion as Consent Items:
| Address | Application Type | Historic District |
|---|---|---|
| 1512 Arlington St | Alteration – Addition | Houston Heights East |
| 1512 Arlington St | New Construction – Accessory Dwelling Unit | Houston Heights East |
| 1806 State St | Alteration – Addition | Old Sixth Ward |
| 1810 Cortlandt St | Alteration – Addition | Houston Heights East |
| 1810 Cortlandt St | New Construction – Garage or Carport | Houston Heights East |
| 611 Omar St | Alteration – Addition | Houston Heights South |
| 805 Cortlandt St | Alteration – Addition | Houston Heights South |
| 805 Cortlandt St | New Construction – Garage or Carport | Houston Heights South |
| 1011 Fugate St | Alteration – Addition | Norhill |
| 1118 Tulane St | Alteration – Addition | Houston Heights West |
| 202 E 31st ½ St | New Construction – Single Family Residential | Starkweather |
| 202 E 31st ½ St | New Construction – Garage or Carport | Starkweather |
| 4601 Oak Ridge St | New Construction – Garage or Carport | Norhill |
| 4601 Oak Ridge St | Alteration – Addition, Foundation, Siding or Trim, Doors, Windows, Porch or Balcony, Chimney, Roof, Other | Norhill |
| 1131 Dunbar St | Alteration – Addition, Foundation, Siding or Trim, Doors, Windows, Roof | Norhill |
| 3601 White Oak Dr | Alteration – Siding or Trim | Houston Heights South |
| 1012 Key St | Alteration – Addition | Norhill |
| 514 W Main St | Alteration – Addition | First Montrose Commons |
| 514 W Main St | New Construction – Garage or Carport | First Montrose Commons |
| 7718 Morley St | Alteration – Roof, Other | Glenbrook Valley |
| 1515 Rutland St | New Construction – Accessory Structure | Houston Heights West |
| 1231 Arlington St | Alteration – Addition | Houston Heights East |
| 222 Westmoreland St | Alteration – Addition, Foundation, Siding or Trim, Doors, Windows, Roof | Westmoreland |
| 1127 Le Green St | Alteration – Porch or Balcony, Siding or Trim, Windows | Norhill |
| 5613 ½ Almeda Rd | Alteration – Sign | LM – Braswell Building |
| 815 Arlington St | Alteration – Addition | Houston Heights South |
| 709 Marshall St | Alteration – Windows | Audubon Place |
| 1038 W Temple St | Demolition – Garage or Carport | Norhill |
| 1038 W Temple St | New Construction – Garage or Carport | Norhill |
C. Excuse the Absences of Commissioner Zion Escobar
D. Public Comment
E. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report
F. 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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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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