Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission Meeting - June 8, 2026
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.
Meeting Transcript
I mean, I would do that before we have to do that. I'll probably do that with the June holding. That's what I'm going to do. How are y'all doing today? Wonderful. It's the final. All right, Commissioners. Good afternoon. Welcome to the June 8th, 2026 Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission. Our commission requires a quorum of six members to be present and available for voting. The following board members are present today. Staff present today are Laura Lie Willett, Jefferson Prado, Stan Sandy Michelle, Andres Hernandez, Trey Qualls, Hi Wan Kim, and myself Laura Young. Today's meeting agenda can be found online at WWW.gov. Speaker registration forms must have been turned in prior to the start of the meeting. Today's public hearing is being documented by video conference recording, which will be available on the city's website. To achieve a timely and orderly meeting, the HCLC requests that the following rules of procedure be respected. Each case will be called in the sequence listed on the agenda unless otherwise directed by the chair. All answering dialogue shall be directed to the HCLC only. After each staff presentation, the applicant and other proponents will be given a total of seven minutes to speak, and opposition may then speak for seven minutes. Continuation beyond the speaker's allotted time will be subject to the chairman's sole discretion and approval. All other meeting procedures will adhere to HCLC adopted rules of procedure to the extent practicable. Following the official close of each case hearing, the HCLC will remain an open session to discuss and vote upon the item in question. During this time, no further further public testimony or commentary will be allowed unless directed by the chair. A closed executive session may be held with respect to the posted agenda items to enable the HCLC to receive advice from legal staff. For additional information on any case on today's agenda, you may contact the development services department by calling eight one seven-three nine two eight thousand. Thank you for your attention. Chair, will you please call a meeting to order? Thank you, Laura. I call the Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission June 8th meeting to order. Do we have any announcements? Just one. Okay. And now we need the approval of our May 11th meeting. We have a motion. Oh, motion. Oh, second. We have a motion and a second. We have the motion by Commissioner Ketchum. And the second by Commissioner Brisendy. Thank you. Chair Kelly Gardner, how do you vote? Yay. Commissioner Malone. Commissioner Haldin. Yay. Commissioner Sheffalo. Yay. Commissioner Brisendine. Yeah. Commissioner Tucker.
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