Planning & Development
Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission (HAHC)
Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission
Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.
City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby St., Public Level, Houston TX 77002
CALL TO ORDER
Chair’s Report, Director’s Report, Mayor Liaison’s Report
Consideration of February 12, 2026 HAHC meeting minutes
A. Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Protected Landmark Designation application for the House at 1317 Ruthven Street, Houston, TX 77019.
B. Consideration of and Possible Action on Referral to Texas Historical Commission for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places for Style in Steel Townhouses, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 4156, 4158, 4160 Meyerwood Drive, Houston, Texas, 77025.
C. Consideration of and Possible Action on Referral to Texas Historical Commission for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places for Olivewood Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 1300 Court Street, Houston, Texas, 77007.
D. Consideration and Possible Action on the following Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness; one or more items may be taken in one motion as Consent Items:
| Address | Application Type | Historic District |
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| 1246 Allston St | New Construction – Garage or Carport | Houston Heights West |
| 1235 Yale St | Alteration – Siding or Trim, Doors, Windows, Porch or Balcony, Awning or Canopy | Houston Heights West |
| 528 Woodland St | Alteration – Addition | Woodland Heights |
| 1521 Columbia St | Alteration – Addition | Houston Heights East |
| 1521 Columbia St | New Construction – Garage or Carport | Houston Heights East |
| 405 Highland St | Alteration – Addition | Woodland Heights |
| 607 Harvard St | Alteration – Addition | Houston Heights South |
| 607 Harvard St | Alteration – Garage or Carport | Houston Heights South |
| 1519 South Blvd | Alteration – Addition | Boulevard Oaks |
| 1108 Victor St | Relocation – Accessory Building | PLM – Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church |
| 1108 Victor St A | Alteration – Siding or Trim, Windows, Roof | PLM – Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church |
| 1108 Victor St B | Alteration – Siding or Trim, Windows, Roof | PLM – Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church |
| 1108 Victor St C | Alteration – Siding or Trim, Windows, Roof | PLM – Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church |
| 815 W Cottage St | Alteration – Foundation | Norhill |
| 415 Harvard St | Alteration – Addition | Houston Heights South |
| 415 Harvard St | Alteration – Garage or Carport | Houston Heights South |
| 202 E 31st ½ St | New Construction – Single Family Residential | Starkweather |
| 528 Columbia St | Demolition – Siding or Trim, Windows, Porch or Balcony | Houston Heights South |
| 528 Columbia St | Alteration – Siding or Trim, Windows, Porch or Balcony | Houston Heights South |
| 525 Teetshorn St | Alteration – Siding or Trim, Doors, Porch or Balcony | Woodland Heights |
| 1118 Tulane St | Alteration – Addition | Houston Heights West |
| 824 W Temple St | Demolition – Garage or Carport | Norhill |
| 824 W Temple St | New Construction – Garage or Carport | Norhill |
| 1316 Harvard St | Alteration – Addition | Houston Heights East |
| 1316 Harvard St | Alteration – Garage or Carport | Houston Heights East |
| 505 Sul Ross St | Alteration – Windows, Siding or Trim | First Montrose Commons |
| 300 Main St | Alteration – Doors, Windows, Sign | Main Street Market Square |
| 1907 Decatur St | New Construction – Garage or Carport | Old Sixth Ward |
| 2110 Decatur St | Alteration – Patio or Balcony, Windows | Old Sixth Ward |
| 1112 Jerome St | Alteration – Porch or Balcony | Norhill |
| 3709 Montrose Blvd | Alteration – Sign | Audubon Place |
E. Public Comment
F. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report
G. Adjournment
The Commission reserves the right to convene an Executive Session on any item listed on this agenda as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov’t Code Chapter 551, under any applicable exception, including but not limited to Sec. 551.071, Consultation with Attorney.
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About the Commission
The HAHC is a 13-member appointed Commission that issues Certificates of Appropriateness and reviews Historic District, Landmark, Protected Landmark, and Archaeological Site designation applications.
Commission Members
- Ashley Elizabeth Jones – Archaeologist (Position 1)
- Carl Smith – Position 2
- Shantel Blakely – Architecture Historian (Position 3)
- Zion (Ashley) Escobar – (Position 4)
- David Bucek, Registered Architect – (Position 5)
- David Craig Hille – (Position 6)
- John Cosgrove – Real Estate Appraiser (Position 7)
- Sam Seidel – (Position 8)
- Mark D. Smith – Architect (Position 9)
- Robert Browning – (Position 10)
- Josh Brodbeck – (Position 11)
- Craig A. Garcia – Architect (Position 12)
- Becky Davis – (Position 13)
Executive Secretary
- Robert Williamson - Deputy Director, Planning & Development
- Yasmin Arslan - Interim Historic Preservation Officer
Ex-Officio Members
- Marta Crinejo – Mayor's Liaison to HAHC
- Ginger Berni - Architecture Archivist, HHRC
HAHC Deadline and Meeting Location
Certificate of Appropriateness applications are due 22 calendar days in advance of the meeting by 12 PM (noon) on the deadline date.
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