SUBJECT
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Public Hearing and consideration of a motion to consider the exterior alterations of the front fa?ade, 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).
HD-004-2025
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.
Citations and Violations:
- On Friday, June 20, 2025, Zoning Enforcement visited the site and discovered a newly constructed balcony without a permit and without the approval from the Historical Board. The Zoning Enforcement Officer issued a stop-work order and issued a citation.
Proposed Scope of Work: Alteration of the exterior front fa?ade of the building. Scope of work includes the following:
- The new construction of a balcony located on the upper level.
- The addition of glass window and door openings on the upper and lower level of the fa?ade.
- Demolition of existing walls to accommodate new openings.
- Significant alteration of the front fa?ade
Note: The applicant did not provide any specifics on the materials for the proposed scope of work.
Building Type: As per the 1996 Historic Urban Design Assessment Report:
- "This building is a long, narrow, single story masonry building built in the Mexican Commercial Style. The building framed on each side by two pilasters. The ...
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