2017-01-09 Minutes MINUTES
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION
January 9,2017
After determining that a quorum was present, the Historic Landmark Commission of the City of
Denton, Texas convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, January 9, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the
City Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which
time the following items were considered:
PRESENT: Chair Peggy Riddle, Vice-Chair Deb Conte, Commissioners: Helen
Bailey, Scott Campbell, Eric Pulido, Kenneth Williamson, Daniel
Abasolo, and Michele Lynn.
ABSENT: Commissioner Alyssa Stevenson.
STAFF: Munal Mauladad, Ron Menguita, Roman McAllen, John Knight, and
Nikole Chew-Jones.
REGULAR MEETING
Chair Peggy Riddle called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
A. U.S. Flag
B. Texas Flag-
"Honor the Texas Flag—I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas one state under God, one
and indivisible."
2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION
MINUTES FOR:
A. December 12, 2016
Commissioner Helen Bailey motioned,Vice-Chair Deb Conte seconded to approve December 12,
2016 Minutes. Chair Riddle "aye", Vice-Chair Conte "aye", Commissioner Bailey "aye",
Commissioner Pulido "aye", Commissioner Williamson "aye", Commissioner Abasolo "aye",
Commissioner Lynn"aye", and Commissioner Campbell "aye". Motion approved(8-0).
3. ACTION ITEMS:
A. Consider making a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding
an application for Historic Landmark Designation for the property located at 2106 North
Bell Avenue, located on the southeast corner of North Bell Avenue and Sherman Drive.
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(HL16-0006, 2106 North Bell Avenue, Roman McAllen) This item has been continued
from the December 12, 2016 meeting.
Chair Riddle stated that Vice-Chair Conte has recused herself from this item.
Roman McAllen, Historic Preservation Officer, presented this item to the Historic Landmark
Commission. McAllen stated that this property was built in 1929 and it is architecturally intact. It
retains the majority of the original interior and exterior. This home was a part of the Historic
Resource Survey in 1996 and it was considered to be a high priority property in the Tudor Revival
Style. The applicants, Gary Hayden and Deborah Conte, have provided information that support
the historical significance of this property. The criteria for a Historic Landmark Designation are
stated in Section 35.7.6.4 of the Denton Development Code. This property meets the following
criteria:
Number 1. Character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural
characteristics of the city, state or the United States;
This home is located at a prominent location that allows it to act as a gateway structure to the
Bell Avenue area. The structure is prominent among the residences in the area and evolved in
scale from a more modest one story structure into a 2-story residence of significant attributes.
This evolution is photographically documented.
Number 3. Embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type or
specimen;
The home is a contributing home in the Bell Avenue Conservation District as indicated by its
architectural integrity and designation as a high priority structure in the historic resource survey
of 1996. The home has multiple front facing gables and more proportionally square windows
on the front facade which is a less common form of the Tudor style.
Number 11. Identification with a person who significantly contributed to the culture and
development of the city, state or United States;
From 1948 through 1963, Judge Ben W. Boyd and Ila Boyd owned and resided in this home.
The Boyd's were distinguished members of Denton's society. Mr. Boyd was an Associate
Justice of the Second Court of Civil Appeals in Fort Worth for 10 years as well as a District
Judge of both Denton and Cooke County for 21 years.
Staff is recommending approval of this request for a Historic Landmark Designation for 2106
North Bell Avenue.
Chair Riddle opened the public hearing.
The applicants, Gary Hayden and Deborah Conte, spoke in favor of the request. They gave
background about some of the previous owners that had occupied the property throughout the
years. Deb Conte explained that the small house that was in the back of the main house was
considered to be servant quarters. Gary Hayden showed some photos of the original house from
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1929. He explained some of the various changes that had taken place within the house throughout
many years. He has spoken with some of the original owners families and they have shared their
memories and photos. The applicants purchased the home in 1996.
Commissioner Bailey stated that the renovations to the home were beautiful.
Chair Riddle closed the public hearing. There was no further discussion.
Commissioner Michelle Lynn motioned, Commissioner Helen Bailey seconded to approve this
request. Chair Riddle "aye", Commissioner Bailey "aye", Commissioner Pulido "aye",
Commissioner Williamson"aye", Commissioner Abasolo"aye", Commissioner Lynn"aye", and
Commissioner Campbell"aye". Motion approved(7-0).
Vice-Chair Conte returned to the dais.
4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Munal Mauladad,Director of Development Services, stated that staff will provide a matrix within
each future packet. It will provide a timeline,who will be working on each item, and the status of
each project. This will allow staff the opportunity to prioritize each project. Mauladad stated that
if any of the commissioners have any items or suggestions,please forward that information to her
or Roman McAllen, Historic Preservation Officer.
5. ADJOURN:
Commissioner Daniel Abasolo motioned, Vice-Chair Deb Conte seconded to adjourn. Chair
Riddle"aye",Vice-Chair Conte"aye", Commissioner Bailey"aye", Commissioner Pulido"aye
Commissioner Williamson"aye", Commissioner Abasolo"aye", Commissioner Lynn"aye", and
Commissioner Campbell "aye". Motion approved(8-0).
With no further business, Chair Riddle adjourned the Regular Meeting at 5:53 p.m.