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SUBJECT
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Public Hearing and consideration of a motion regarding the recently completed exterior alterations of the front façade, which includes the new construction of a balcony (upper level) and the addition of the new glass windows and door openings (upper and lower levels) on west 15.42 feet of Lot 7 and east 25.58 feet of Lot 8, Block 35, Western Division, located at 1108 Iturbide Street. This property is within the Old Mercado Historic District).
Historic District Landmark Board failed to establish quorum on October 8, 2026 (Regular Meeting), therefore, the item is being presented for Council consideration pursuant to Municipal Code of Ordinances Section 2-156, which states, "To the extent permitted by law, if a committee is unable to establish a quorum for a regularly scheduled meeting, the city manager may bypass the committee and place any item on the committee's agenda for that meeting on the next regularly scheduled city council meeting." (Ordinance Number 2018-O-050).
Staff supports the front façade exterior alterations of the glass window and door openings and stucco finish. However, Staff does not support the upper-level balcony.
HD-011-2026
District VIII
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BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Freedom Property Assets LLC., Owner; Raul Ramses Trevino, Applicant/Representative.
Previous Action:
- On March 18, 1999, the Historic District Landmark Board approved two canopy signs – one sign on the awning fabric and a suspended canopy sign. (Order Number 294).
- On April 20, 2000, the owner of the property requested to reface the signage on the property. The owner proposed to paint the message on the cloth awning and to paint the wood double-faced sign suspended from the canopy.
- On August 14, 2025, the Historic District Landmark Board denied the proposed request to alter the exterior front façade of the building. No additional direction, conditions, or alternative scope of work were provided by the Board at that time. The proposed scope of work i...
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