SUBJECT
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Public Hearing and Consideration of a motion to consider fa?ade improvements to the Plaza Theater, which includes exterior alterations, new construction, demolition, and restoration on Lots 2, 8, 9, and the west one third of Lot 3 (approximately 2,057.75 square feet), Block 46, Western Division, located at 1018 and 1012 1/2 Hidalgo Street and 1013 and 1017 Farragut Street. This property is within the Old Mercado Historic District.
HD-001-2026
District VIII
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BACKGROUND
Initiated by: City of Laredo, Owner; Joseph Neeb, City Manager, Applicant; Ricardo Solis, Representative
Previous Action:
On September 15, 2005, the Historic District Landmark Board (HDLB) approved a request for fa?ade restoration and improvements to the plaza theater's lighting and marquee sign.
Proposed Scope of Work Includes:
The proposed scope of work of the project includes:
Altering the Existing Exterior Fa?ade:
1. Replacement of neon tube lighting with LED Primary Green Incision skeletonized lighting
2. Replacement of chrome finish door hardware with Art Deco-style antique brass handles on existing front door handles.
3. Reconstruction of the damaged canopy and tile walls on the north fa?ade.
4. Installation of a new stucco ceiling beneath the canopy.
5. Reconstruction of the canopy roof with new TPO roofing and drainage.
6. Replacement of existing light fixtures above north exit doors.
7. Removal of existing fa?ade elements (brick, glass block, corrugated and TPO roofs) from Building A for a new expansion.
8. Construction of a new building addition with stucco walls, metal coping, steel windows, and metal doors.
Not Altering the Exterior Fa?ade:
1. Cleaning, refinishing, and repair of existing wood doors, frames, tilework, terrazzo flooring, metal panels, and brick.
2. Repointing brick mortar to match existing.
3. Cleaning and repainting stucco, soffits, and metal components.
4. Repainting existing wrought iron and storefront features for maintenance...
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