Chapter 33, Section 33-222 of the Code of Ordinances allows for City Council to designate a Landmark or Protected Landmark upon application by property owner.
This application for Protected Landmark designation of The Alexander Z. and Julia C. Hester House at 1703 West Street was initiated by the owners.
A public hearing was held on October 12, 2023 by the Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission and there were no objections to the designation. The Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission determined that the application satisfied applicable criteria of the ordinance and unanimously recommended approval of the Protected Landmark designation.
City Council held a public hearing on the designation request on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 9:00 a.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers. Notice of the public hearing date was published in a local newspaper of general circulation.
The Planning and Development Department recommends that City Council approve the designation of 1703 West Street as a Protected Landmark.
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Jennifer Ostlind, AICP
Interim Director
Planning and Development Department