SUBJECT
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Public Hearing and consideration of a motion to consider the exterior alterations of the fa?ade by replacing the original storefront windows with a stucco wall on Lots 8 and 9, Block 42, Western Division, located at 901 Hidalgo Street. This property is within Old Mercado Historic District.
Historic District Landmark Board failed to establish quorum on June 11, 2026 (Regular Meeting) and July 9, 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 does not support the application. Staff recommends that the original storefront window openings be restored to maintain the historic character of the building.
HD-006-2026
District VIII
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On April 2, 2024, the City Council approved of the exterior alterations and addition of two new roofs, new construction, and attached signage on Lots 1, 8, 9, and 10, Block 42, Western Division, located at 901 Hidalgo Street.
BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Bethany House of Laredo, Inc. Owner; Monica Bautista, Representative
Proposed Scope of Work: The applicant is requesting approval from the Historic District Landmark Board for alterations that have already been constructed on the building's primary fa?ade. The modifications consist of replacing the original historic storefront windows with a stucco wall, thereby enclosing the former display window openings. The applicant is seeking retroactive approval for the completed exterior alterations.
Building Type:
Bethany House Resource Center (corner of Hidalgo Street and San Bernardo Avenue) - As per the Historic Urban Design Assessment...
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