RESOLUTION designating Freedmen’s Town Historic Rental Initiative Houses located in a four-square block area bound by Genesee, Robin, Bailey, and Ruthven Streets within the City of Houston as protected landmarks - DISTRICT C - COHEN

Chapter 33, Section 33-222 allows for City Council to designate a Landmark or Protected Landmark upon application by property owner. 

The Houston Housing Authority, owner of the property at 1500 Andrews, 1501 Andrews, 1502 Andrews, 1503 Andrews, 1504 Andrews, 1505 Andrews, 1505-A Andrews, 1507 Andrews, 1509 Andrews, 1517 Andrews, 1518 Andrews, 1603 Andrews, 1604 Andrews, 1606 Andrews, 1607 Andrews, 1608 Andrews, 1609 Andrews, 1309 Gillette, 1310 Gillette, 1313 Gillette, 1315 Gillette, and 1602 Ruthven has applied for Landmark and Protected Landmark status for these properties.

A public hearing was held on July 28, 2016 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 designations.

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Patrick Walsh, P.E.

Director

Planning and Development Department