Planning & Development
Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission (HAHC)
Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission
Thursday, June 18, 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 April 23, 2026 & May 21, 2026 HAHC meeting minutes
A. Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on the following HAHC Policy and Procedures:
- Rules on Abstention Votes
- Recordation of Votes
- Draft Staff Reports
- Speaker Time
B. Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Protected Landmark Designation application for the Irene and George Robinson House, 2322 Dunstan Road, Houston, TX 77005.
C. Public Hearing and Consideration of and Possible Action on a Protected Landmark Designation application for the Myrle and Vernon Williams House, 2107 Tangley Street, Houston, TX 77002.
D. Houston Office of Preservation Presentation of the Norhill Design Guidelines Public Hearing.
E. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1118 Tulane St | Alteration – Addition | Houston Heights West |
| 4601 Oak Ridge St | Alteration – Addition, Foundation, Siding or Trim, Doors, Windows, Porch or Balcony, Chimney, Roof, Other | Norhill |
| 509 Euclid St | Alteration – Addition | Houston Heights West |
| 1215 Ashland St | Alteration – Addition | Woodland Heights |
| 121 E 18th St | Alteration – Addition | Avondale West |
| 405 Highland St | Alteration – Windows | Woodland Heights |
| 7718 Morley St | Alteration – Roof, Other | Glenbrook Valley |
| 310 W 13th St | Alteration – Addition | Houston Heights West |
| 2132 Troon St | Alteration – Addition | LM: Kendall-Levine House |
| 2132 Troon St | New Construction – Garage or Carport | LM: Kendall-Levine House |
| 1993 W Gray St | Alteration – Sign | LM: River Oaks Shopping Center |
| 811 W Melwood St | Demolition – Garage or Carport | Norhill |
| 811 W Melwood St | New Construction – Garage or Carport | Norhill |
| 1923 Washington Ave | Alteration – Sign | Old Sixth Ward |
F. Public Comment
G. Comments from the HAHC
H. Historic Preservation Officer’s Report
I. 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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Phone: 832.393.6600
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