Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission Meeting - June 8, 2026

The Fort Worth Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission (HCLC) held its regular meeting on June 8, 2026, at 8:00 PM. The commission approved the minutes from the May 11 meeting and unanimously approved four certificates of appropriateness for new residential construction in historic districts. All votes were 9-0.

Public Comments & Testimony

• A speaker, identifying as a friend of applicant Milton Rodriguez, addressed case HCLC-26-107 (1200 East Cannon Street). The speaker explained that the applicant opposed the staff-recommended condition requiring steps for the porch, citing neighboring properties without steps. After the chair asked if the applicant was willing to work with staff on the issue, the speaker confirmed the applicant would collaborate and submit other necessary changes.

Discussion Items

• HCLC-26-107 – 1200 East Cannon Street (Terrell Heights Historic District): Staff recommended approval subject to conditions addressing setback alignment, driveway relocation to Tennessee Avenue, removal of an uncovered slab, raising the structure for at least two seven-inch risers on the porch, changing boxed eaves to open rafters, using one-over-one window configuration, adding a window on the right side elevation, changing cladding to typical lap siding, and submitting revised drawings. Following public comment, the commission approved with staff conditions.
• HCLC-26-125 – 1028 East Cannon Street (Terrell Heights Historic District): Staff recommended approval with conditions to adjust window proportions (2:1 height-to-width ratio) and simplify the front door by removing clashing or transparent elements. No public comments. The commission approved with staff conditions.
• HCLC-26-131 – 1313 East Morningside Drive (Morningside Historic District): Staff recommended unconditional approval, noting the design is compatible with the district's guidelines and that the applicant worked closely with staff. Commissioner Ketchum questioned safety fencing adjacent to a railroad line; staff clarified there is a city right-of-way buffer and no fence is required. The commission approved as presented (no conditions).
• HCLC-26-127 – 5600 Bong Drive (Carver Heights Historic District): Staff recommended approval with conditions: simplify multiple front gables, lower roof pitch to reflect historic character, simplify windows to one-over-one configuration, mark siding reveal on plans, and submit revised drawings. Commissioner Tucker asked clarifying questions about property lines. The commission approved with staff conditions.

Key Outcomes

• All four cases were approved unanimously (9-0).
• Case HCLC-26-107: Approved with 8 staff conditions.
• Case HCLC-26-125: Approved with 2 staff conditions.
• Case HCLC-26-131: Approved without conditions.
• Case HCLC-26-127: Approved with 4 staff conditions.
• The meeting concluded with a record-setting time.