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CITY OF HOUSTON - CITY COUNCIL

Meeting Date: 8/27/2024
District G
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PLN - Landmark Designation: Menil House at 3363 San Felipe Street

Agenda Item#: 34.


 
                               
Summary:

ORDINANCE designating the property municipally known as 3363 San Felipe Street, Houston, TX 77019 and also known as “Menil House” being located within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Landmark; containing findings and other provisions related to the foregoing subject; providing for a penalty - DISTRICT G - HUFFMAN

Background:

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 Landmark designation of the Menil House at 3363 San Felipe Street was initiated by the owners.

 

A public hearing was held on March 14, 2024 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 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 3363 San Felipe Street as a Landmark.

 

 

 

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Jennifer Ostlind, AICP

Interim Director          
Planning and Development Department

Contact Information:

Anna Sedillo, Council Liaison

832-393-6578

 

Cara Quigley, Planner I

832-393-6562

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