Planning & Development
Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission (HAHC)
Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission
Thursday, December 11,, 2025 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 November 6, 2025 HAHC meeting minutes
A. Consideration of and Possible Action on Referral to Texas Historical Commission for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places for Commerce Street Warehouse Historic District, Houston, Harris County, Texas, roughly bounded by Crawford on the northwest, Ruiz Street on the northeast, the rear property lines along Chenevert Street on the southeast, and Franklin Street on the southwest.
B. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2411 River Oaks Blvd | Alteration – Siding or Trim, Doors, Windows | McHenry Hays Residence |
| 1218 Cortlandt St | Alteration – Addition | Houston Heights East |
| 505 Teetshorn St | Alteration – Addition | Woodland Heights |
| 519 Bayland Ave | Alteration – Addition | Woodland Heights |
| 3458 Inwood Dr | Alteration – Other | Cleveland Sewall House |
| 728 Euclid St | New Construction – Single Family Residence | Woodland Heights |
| 2924 Watson St | New Construction – Single Family Residence | Woodland Heights |
| 907 Franklin St | Alteration – Sign, Awning or Canopy | Main Street Market Square |
| 2611 Hopkins St | Alteration – Windows | Avondale West |
| 7947 Rockhill St | Alteration – Windows | Glenbrook Valley |
| 2007 Kane St | Alteration – Porch or Balcony | Old Sixth Ward |
| 7718 Glenbrae St | Alteration – Windows | Glenbrook Valley |
| 3605 Del Monte Dr | Alteration – Windows | Smith-Anderson House |
C. Comments from the Public
D. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report
E. 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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P&D Office - 611 Walker
Contact P&D Dept
611 Walker, 6th Floor
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: 832.393.6600
planningdepartment@houstontx.gov
