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Staff told the Historic Landmark Commission the historic district, established in 1985, includes roughly 166 properties along the Hill Country Mile; since 2012 the grant program has approved 33 grants totaling about $200,000. The current grant reimburses commercial-property improvements on a sliding scale up to $14,500; the city currently budgets $35,000 annually for the program. Under the proposed changes, eligibility would expand to structures with local landmark designations anywhere inside Boerne city limits, and staff would focus grant-funded work on preservation of existing structures (façade, window, roof, foundation) and select code-upgrade items such as ADA compliance, electrical, plumbing and fire exits. The proposal would remove language that could have allowed new buildings or additions to qualify.

Staff also proposed renaming the program the “Historic Preservation Grant” and relaunching a medallion or marker program to recognize locally designated landmarks. Staff showed commissioners an original specimen medallion featuring the Krakovsky Tower (described as Boerne’s highest point) produced by local ceramicist Doug Oian and asked whether to retain the design or adopt a new symbol; commissioners expressed interest in exploring designs and suggested community engagement for a new symbol.

Commissioners asked about budget implications; staff said the city’s annual $35,000 allocation would remain subject to City Council review and that expanding eligibility could lead to more applicants. The commission expressed broad support for forwarding the proposed changes to City Council, with staff indicating a plan to bring the revisions forward in time for a May promotional launch during National Preservation Month.

No formal vote was recorded on the proposed amendments at the meeting; commissioners gave a general thumbs-up and requested continued staff outreach and marketing to encourage applications and local landmark nominations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Boerne - Historic Landmark Commission on 03/04/2025 5:30 PM - Mar 04, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff proposed amending the Historic District Improvement Grant Program to allow landmark properties citywide to apply, to narrow eligible work to preservation of existing historic fabric, and to relaunch a medallion program. Commissioners signaled support and staff plans to forward changes to City Council.","taxTitle","Boerne, Kendall County, Texas","taxId",63804,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6652321,"Commission grants certificate of appropriateness for Native Blends storefront sign",403,1257000,1660000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2494156-4f1d8689b4aa89b420e75da8e1a844ac&start=1257&end=1660","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2494156-4f1d8689b4aa89b420e75da8e1a844ac/thumbnail_1257000.jpg","/articles/6652321/Texas/Commission-grants-certificate-of-appropriateness-for-Native-Blends-storefront-sign","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6652321-b90784572815b2393840cf19148c5ee2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770900901&Signature=d15WOTHC-UOaGGo3Ktn0c~a4A6dyVTYorxZ87BucIF9uNrMpyIBlmgFv1kEMVeTiFFy7bTNLwosMfTdKv9mC8xhzvL-LP1OVHcF~7MEdcx5rMEsF2Z3~Lw9rFzW2FUcGlczIyNzV7Q1aL~50hUUiXFujNImMWuhyKMJb~9nCO4M0g~sNJHieSIFJBKTINfGCc2AdftTQpk8c-Q9vNpa4Ka7oILzd8em7JyUyQJWCcqPbEnsC4Rfk4vGm5SMq~SzeVk26UK1bBUdjFrSkUrUu77naIF01r2WdZPXuD6fej1OF9vTGEkWkz2cGnSPlfJz8snrMdMEyTnHZeDuCMTe4kg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Boerne Historic Landmark Commission approved a reconsideration granting a certificate of appropriateness for a storefront canopy sign for Native Blends at 104 East Hosack.

Staff explained the storefront sits within Boerne’s historic district and that the proposed sign design complies with UDC signage standards and the historic district’s guidelines. The applicant, owner Eric Wendt, said the brown color would match the branding used at his San Marcos location and complement the storefront posts and plantings.

Commissioners recalled voting previously on a monument (monument sign) with black-and-white coloring to match nearby signage; this reconsideration concerned the canopy storefront sign visible from the side street. After remarks from Wendt and brief discussion about color and consistency with the district, a commissioner moved to approve item 2025-086. The motion was seconded and passed 4-0.

Staff and the commission noted appreciation for the applicant returning to explain the color choice; the previously approved monument sign will remain black and white as decided earlier.","Boerne Historic Landmark Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for a storefront canopy sign for Native Blends at 104 E. Hosack, allowing a brown storefront hanging sign to complement the owner's existing branding; motion passed 4-0.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6652325,"Historic Landmark Commission approves $5,000 grant for window replacement at 604 S. Main",546,128000,674000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2494156-4f1d8689b4aa89b420e75da8e1a844ac&start=128&end=674","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2494156-4f1d8689b4aa89b420e75da8e1a844ac/thumbnail_128000.jpg","/articles/6652325/Texas/Historic-Landmark-Commission-approves-5000-grant-for-window-replacement-at-604-S-Main","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6652325-9e497936e0a8cd891bcd390dba0a6d92/orig.mp4?Expires=1770900901&Signature=R5xBybIM1oqCXVWgxKgL7V3inu6J116vRp9Xu0gxbUsbtOUdnxR014mPvwcixYH-oMFNjdm19-iSrZuLv1q-lPqwSAppmM0wXXUrgDtdT5OeuSs6gHXEoYRagfrA8ulOu4ufqnYR~t5nmudhGfUPRaDNcoCo2eofqBDtaj8XowIqwEL42QfABotcRIKP9UwxZZqufOeurrn8PD0afVhEuWkbYqutoCmuvCrzAm7hWSlV9amUaLl2XkdjZWyKP2jfglcPzjPwFEyrLdTqeCEqDHJRtH~QxvnP6QNO4MvbfEfTYo~hbHOE3ht1IT1w7wI4ciPwk4ZM87qpN43cO~Zzkg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Boerne Historic Landmark Commission approved a grant reimbursement of up to $5,000 for proposed window replacements at 604 South Main, a structure listed as highly contributing to the city's historic district.

Staff told commissioners the circa-1910 building — now in commercial use — contains non-original aluminum-encased windows believed to have been installed around 1970 and that the applicant, Samuel McGee, proposes to replace seven windows with energy-efficient white casement windows. Staff recommended approval and noted the application scored 24 points under the grant rubric (10 points for contributing status, 10 points for facade improvements, and 4 points for the project budget range), meeting the 20-point threshold for consideration.

The applicant’s representative, architect Ben Adam, confirmed the applicant seeks to install casement windows (which open outward for egress) and clarified the submitted budget covered materials only, not installation labor. Adam said either proposed style would be appropriate and that the applicant would accept either option should supply or other constraints arise.

A commissioner moved to approve item 2025-084 with the stipulation that the applicant choose either option A (fixed historically appropriate style; estimated $11,946) or option B (2-over-2 style; estimated about $13,000). The commission voted 4-0 to approve the grant reimbursement of up to $5,000. Staff said it will inspect work after completion to confirm it matches one of the two approved options before releasing reimbursement.

No changes to window openings or structural alterations were proposed; staff characterized the work as compatible with the building’s architectural design and the historic district streetscape.","The Boerne Historic Landmark Commission approved a Historic District Improvement Program reimbursement of up to $5,000 for window replacements at 604 South Main, with the applicant required to choose one of two approved window styles. The motion passed 4-0.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6652331,"Boerne Historic Landmark Commission approves February minutes",18,102000,120000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2494156-4f1d8689b4aa89b420e75da8e1a844ac&start=102&end=120","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2494156-4f1d8689b4aa89b420e75da8e1a844ac/thumbnail_102000.jpg","/articles/6652331/Texas/Boerne-Historic-Landmark-Commission-approves-February-minutes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6652331-684f88c1a3cfcb02fe82bace33079de6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770900901&Signature=mL1KInAG2TlomjVkJGLkmX4QJQObx7XVIrl63a9q2BbcS8v2GQ2F~Y6qB3d4F6T8xew4YRTwO0pbH8y8T-P~rrHqbqZlkuRdXAL2E5LVC7iVwWCm4No1xp6RkxX8Z3ykt~VLf0v85X3Qo1cy~lBQ2fls3~~5LTdPTdzVi257s7v9~VK4bRnML5hVBq3l6DikNQ72~E2nFRP1~RrNKs9ntvUXPE8Z06PnBJtHAKMH0ebMn8FoabXq11D~oOJgtwhCTjNG3kmmN2GKfGMgb~swHhNl8swmgWi6xcvUZwFSHGbhdMZbHErNvUrhTMYZ1d~OUTGgsFyy9IyR8qdT33VCGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Boerne Historic Landmark Commission approved the minutes of its Feb. 4 meeting during the consent agenda at its March meeting.

The approval came after a motion to accept action item 2025-064 (minutes of the Feb. 4 meeting). The commission voted 4-0 to pass the consent agenda.

The consent agenda was presented by the chair and no commissioner declared a conflict of interest. The chair opened the consent item for comment and a commissioner moved to approve the minutes; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

With the consent agenda passed, the commission moved on to the regular action items.

No additional details or conditions were recorded on the consent-item vote.","The Historic Landmark Commission approved the minutes from its Feb. 4 meeting by a 4-0 vote during the March meeting consent agenda.","actionData","errors"]

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