Compliance and Technical Advisory Board Meeting – July 17, 2026

The Compliance and Technical Advisory Board (CTAB) of the Historic and Design Review Commission met on Friday, July 17, 2026, with Vice Chair Jason Vosquez acting as chair. The board addressed seven agenda items, including window replacements, driveway modifications, and siding repairs. Public testimony was heard from the Monticello Park Neighborhood Association on several items. Key outcomes included approval of window replacement at 515 East Houston Street, postponement of the Fur Drive driveway case, denial of a new driveway at 1914 East Houston Street, and support for staff recommendations on window and siding repairs at other properties.

Discussion Items

515 East Houston Street (Consent Agenda Pulled) The applicant, John Monese of LBJR Commercial Properties, sought approval to replace existing deteriorated windows with in-kind clad windows. The board noted the windows were non-original and in poor condition. The motion to approve carried unanimously.

463 Fur Drive – Ribbon Driveway Replacement The applicant, represented by Sue Ann Pemberton and owner Antonio Petrov, proposed removing a portion of the existing ribbon driveway and replacing it with a concrete slab to address drainage and access issues. The Monticello Park Neighborhood Association, represented by Bianca Maldonado, opposed the proposal, advocating for retention of the ribbon driveway throughout the property. After multiple motions, the board voted to postpone the case to the August 21, 2026 meeting to allow further discussion between the applicant, staff, and the neighborhood.

406 Dallas Street – Window Replacement Applicant Bob Tagle requested approval to replace 11 historic wood windows with fiberglass inserts due to deterioration and noise concerns. Staff recommended repair and retention of existing windows. The board voted to support staff's recommendation, allowing case-by-case evaluation if repair proves infeasible.

1914 East Houston Street – New Driveway Owner Richard Gonzalez sought approval for a 10-foot-wide concrete driveway with curb cuts, citing lack of off-street parking options. Staff recommended denial. The board initially voted down a motion to approve the request (5-4), then approved a motion to support staff's recommendation, denying the driveway.

200 Donaldson Avenue – Siding Replacement Applicant Louis Noriega proposed installing fiber cement siding over existing asbestos tile and wood siding. After clarification that damaged asbestos tiles could be replaced in kind and wood siding repairs could be done administratively, the applicant withdrew the request.

382 Quentin Drive – Window Replacement (Violation Case) Applicant Danielle Hinkst, representing the owner, sought approval for windows already replaced without a certificate of appropriateness. The Monticello Park Neighborhood Association requested retention and restoration of historic wood windows and screens. The board voted to support staff's recommendation and additionally required restoration of the wood screens.

2123 West Magnolia Avenue – Paint Masonry and Replace Windows The applicant's representative requested approval to paint unpainted masonry and replace historic wood windows with vinyl. The neighborhood association opposed both requests. The board voted to deny the request and support staff's recommendation to repair the windows and retain the masonry unpainted.

Key Outcomes

• 515 East Houston Street: Approved unanimously.
• 463 Fur Drive: Postponed to August 21, 2026.
• 406 Dallas Street: Approved with staff recommendation for repair.
• 1914 East Houston Street: Denied; staff recommendation supported.
• 200 Donaldson Avenue: Withdrawn by applicant.
• 382 Quentin Drive: Approved with staff recommendation plus restoration of wood screens.
• 2123 West Magnolia Avenue: Denied; staff recommendation supported.