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Staff told commissioners the property had been heavily burned and that research showed the owner as Pontiano Guajardo; the house is not listed as a contributing resource in earlier surveys, but the owner or applicant sought to rehabilitate it to its historic appearance. The commission’s certificate of appropriateness (COA) specifies replacement of nonhistoric siding with original‑style “bottom‑button” wood siding at roughly 12‑inch exposure, replacement of the roof structure in kind per the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, use of single‑hung transparent glass windows as shown on the elevations, and preservation of the porch facing Fifth Street.

Olivia Rescio, who identified herself as the person who will renovate the house and stated family ties to the property, told the commission she has contractors lined up and expects exterior work to take about six to eight months and possibly be finished before the end of the year. Rescio said she has been in contact with staff and the building inspector, and that she plans to install a cyclone fence at the front to deter trespassers and security cameras for monitoring.

Commission discussion clarified fence placement: staff recommended allowing the existing cyclone fence to remain and to match a second period cyclone fence so the front presents a consistent appearance, with a wooden fence running from the façade to the alley at the rear. The COA adopted by the commission includes siding, porch posts, door style suggestions, single‑hung windows, roof replacement, and standard conditions that work comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, UDC and the International Building Code. A motion to approve the ratification passed by voice vote; the transcript records no roll‑call tally.

Staff noted that some historic elements predate 1914 according to the presentation materials and that certain earlier additions had been removed. The commission closed the public hearing before taking the approval motion; no public opposition was recorded in the transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Brownsville TX Historic Preservation Commission 04/11/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission ratified a certificate of appropriateness to rehab a burned historic house near East Fifth Street and Saint Charles. Staff research identified the owner as Pontiano Guajardo; applicant Olivia Rescio described family ties and said exterior work could be completed in six to eight months.","taxTitle","Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas","taxId",2775,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6046002,"Commission approves removal of encroaching garage and rehabilitation plan for mid‑century Brownsville house",408,1229000,1637000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3573968-48210826e5425b43a93680cafedfd67d&start=1229&end=1637","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3573968-48210826e5425b43a93680cafedfd67d/thumbnail_1229000.jpg","/articles/6046002/Brownsville/Cameron-County/Texas/Commission-approves-removal-of-encroaching-garage-and-rehabilitation-plan-for-midcentury-Brownsville-house","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6046002-5fa17c5f1f2077ceae379ae8591b2bf5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198619&Signature=GtUTU6mm48nTR8pFdV8DXNZkMOteEL1NXmtFEBTW9LMxNt-N9EK9pZnPV-3e6Okf2-qxTvLYVnQXDl-U5a6LtQBINk3mQ46A8xJrx2oHLuoTa5HOvfk671LSzKrMHzU1au1KPgmnvvGyeezvdPkOjZywAebFhNkMW-aKe9bXZgIkZZBoL2SJrg0wqAHoD1E3tk6fqHtyZxfWyiCqBDuUUSDcn9VRJDrCSXFFfeG8kqqEpNy8Da-Xh2jeDIu7J8GqzkzupOc0Al517v~LUGQpBvlh-F1X512TFCrlaFsXeTUoS6DE9k0Luu8MAVcIPd19vAUGWYTlIMlhnCYA09wXBg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Brownsville Historic Preservation Commission voted to approve a rehabilitation plan and removal of a rear brick garage that encroached an adjacent lot, for a house built about the 1950s and associated in the staff presentation with Raymond Giaz.

The approval covers demolition of a rear garage and nonhistoric rear additions, restoring the original 1950s form and siding, replacing or repairing bevel siding “in kind,” and updating fenestration on the front elevation. The commission’s approval specifies that exterior work follow the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and comply with the Unified Development Code (UDC) and the International Building Code (IBC). A motion to approve the project was made during the meeting and passed by voice vote.

In the staff presentation, the project presenter described the house’s characteristic bevel siding, a later-added bay window on the left, and a brick garage that the applicant proposes to demolish because it encroaches on property belonging to an adjacent owner. The presenter said the plan would open the living room and kitchen into a single space, replace the nonoriginal bay window with two single windows on the façade, repair or replace siding in kind, and retain and maintain an existing fireplace. The presenter repeated that exterior repairs and materials should match the original fabric where feasible and follow the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards.

Board member Cadenas and other commissioners reviewed detailed elevation and floor‑plan drawings showing the elements proposed for removal and restoration. The commission discussion emphasized preserving historic siding and matching new work to original materials. Commissioners also noted that landscaping, fences and other site work must meet UDC requirements for single‑family houses and applicable building codes.

The commission recorded the decision as an approval; the motion passed on a voice vote and no roll‑call tally was recorded in the transcript. The action authorizes the applicant to proceed with the exterior rehabilitation as presented, subject to compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, UDC and IBC.","The commission approved a certificate of appropriateness to remove a brick garage encroaching an adjacent property and to rehabilitate a c.1950s house associated with Raymond Giaz, with exterior work to follow the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and UDC/IBC requirements.","actionData","errors"]

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Commission ratifies rehabilitation plan for burned house on East Fifth Street; applicant pledges 6–8 month exterior work

Commission approves removal of encroaching garage and rehabilitation plan for mid‑century Brownsville house