Historic Preservation and Design Review Board (HPDRB)

Meetings


  • 12:00 PM
  • Meets the second Friday of each month
  • Commission Chamber, City Hall, 1001 E. Elizabeth St.
  • Phone: 956-548-6150

Agendas & Minutes


Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes 

View Agendas and Minutes From 2012 and Older

Members

 
Each member shall be appointed by the City Commission:
  • Architect: Calvin Walker
  • Architectural Historian: Larry Lof
  • Archaeologist: Rolando Garza
  • Historian: Philip Samponaro
  • Heritage Tourism Professional: Tara Putegnat
  • Historic Property Owner: Shannon Ostos
  • Attorney: Joseph A. Rodriguez

Overview


The Historic Preservation and Design Review Board (formerly known as "Heritage Council") was created by Ordinance #1100, adopted August 28, 1985, amending Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances by adding Article VII and VIII, and amended by Ordinance #99-1100.27, adopted on June 1, 1999. To better meet the City's historic preservation needs, Ordinance#1100  was revamped in 2015 and was replaced by Ordinance No. 2015-1606.

The board issues Certificates of appropriateness (COAs), also known as Class "A" Permits, authorizing the total or partial alteration of a structure which is zoned as a historic site within the Historic Overlay District ("O-11").