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CITY OF HOUSTON - CITY COUNCIL

Meeting Date: 12/10/2024
District C
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PLN - Protected Landmark Designation: The John S. Stewart House at 109 Stratford Street

Agenda Item#: 47.


 
                               
Summary:

ORDINANCE designating the property municipally known as 109 Stratford Street, Houston, TX 77006 and known as “The John S. Stewart House” being located within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Protected Landmark; providing for a penalty - DISTRICT C - KAMIN

Background:

Chapter 33, Section 33-222 and 33-224 of the Code of Ordinances allows for City Council to designate a Landmark, Protected Landmark, or Significant Structure upon application by property owner.

 

This application for Protected Landmark designation of The John S. Stewart House at 109 Stratford Street was initiated by the owners.

 

A public hearing was held on September 12, 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 Protected Landmark designation.

 

City Council held a public hearing on the designation request on Wednesday, November 20, 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 109 Stratford as a Protected Landmark.

 

 

 

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Vonn Tran
Director
Planning and Development Department

Contact Information:

Anna Sedillo, Chief of Staff/Council Liaison

832-393-6578

 

Cara Quigley, Planner I

832-393-6562

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