SUBJECT
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Public Hearing and consideration of a motion to consider fa?ade repair and restoration on Block 10, Western Division, located at 217 San Agustin Ave. This property is within the San Agustin De Laredo Historic District.
HD-002-2026
District VIII
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
Initiated by: Diocese of Laredo, Owner, Teresa Fonseca, Representative
Previous Action:
On September 13, 2018, in a 5-0 vote, the Historic District/Landmark Board (HDLB) approved, in relation to the Parish Hall, the demolition of the existing ramp at the San Agustin Avenue entrance and construction of a new accessible ramp with handrails and landings, the installation of three additional concrete landings-two along Grant Street and one between the Parish Hall and San Agustin Cathedral-and the addition of canopies with gutters connecting all three buildings located on Block 10, Western Division.
On November 8, 2018, in a 4 to 1 vote, the Historic District/Landmark Board approved the following proposed scope of work:
1. Install new copper line, power duplex, and disconnect switch for an AC condensing unit in the fenced mechanical yard along Grant Street; unit will serve the confessionals, office, and AV room.
2. Replace temporary plywood with architectural louvers at two existing window openings along Grant Street to meet mechanical ventilation requirements.
3. Replace temporary plywood with architectural louvers at the specified existing window openings in the alley way at rear east facade.
4. Replace four existing copper lines along the south alley using existing wall penetrations at both ground and second-floor levels.
5. Add four emergency lights at key entrances per Fire Department request-one San Agustin west entrance, two Grant Street north entries, and one south alley entry.
6. Install a concealed 2" metal conduit centered over the previously approved canopy roof to connect KHOY Radio from Parish Center to Cathedr...
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