City of San Antonio - File #: 19-4283

• File #: 19-4283
• Type: Resolution
• In control: City Council A Session
• On agenda: 6/6/2019
• Posting Language: Resolution initiating historic landmark designation for 307 E Evergreen and a waiver of application fees fees totaling $842.70. Funding for the application fees is available in the Office of Historic Preservation General Fund FY 2019 Adopted Budget. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Shanon Shea Miller, Director, Office of Historic Preservation].

DEPARTMENT: Office of Historic Preservation


DEPARTMENT HEAD: Shanon Shea Miller


COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: District 1


SUBJECT:

Resolution to initiate landmark designation for 307 E Evergreen

SUMMARY:

This resolution requests direction from City Council to move forward with historic landmark designation for the property at 307 E Evergreen. On April 17, 2019, the Historic and Design Review Commission (HDRC) agreed with the finding of historic significance and supported the designated of the property as a local landmark.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

On February 6, 2019, a demolition application was submitted to the Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) by the property owner of the structure at 307 E Evergreen, located in the Tobin Hill neighborhood of District 1. A Request for Review of Historic Significance was submitted on March 7, 2019, by Frederica Kushner, representing the Tobin Hill Community Association.
The structure at 307 E Evergreen is a one-story residential (currently zoned commercial) Craftsman style structure with Neoclassical influences built c. 1910 for William and Lizzie Penn. It is located in the Tobin Hill neighborhood of District 1. Evergreen Street Holdings LLC is the current owner. The structure meets criteria 1, 3, 5, 8, and 13, exceeding the eligibility requirements for local landmark designation outlined in the UDC.
On April 17, 2019, the HDRC agreed with the finding of historic significance, recommended approval, and requested a resolution from the City Council to initiate the designation process. The property owner does not support designation.

ISSUE:

307 E Evergreen meets the criteria and is eligible for landmark designation. If Council approves a resolution to proceed with landmark designation, OHP would apply for a change in zoning to include a historic landmark overly for the properties. The change in zoning requires approval from both the Zoning Commission and City Council. If approved by Council, the properties woul...