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City staff told the commission that 26 public notices were sent for the designation request and that staff recommends approval with standard conditions. The staff report described the property as constructed in 1893 and surviving the 1900 storm, retaining a high degree of integrity despite minor additions. Staff said the property historically served as a community hub where residents purchased groceries, oysters, fish, beer and later sandwiches and ice cream; staff also highlighted Peter Mori’s operation of a grocery and tavern and noted that Elena Mori continued the business after Peter’s death in 1903.

No members of the public spoke at the hearing and the applicant was not present; staff said the applicant sent regrets. A commissioner moved to recommend approval per staff recommendations and Commissioner Allen seconded; the motion passed. Staff advised that the Planning Commission will hear the request on Sept. 16, 2025, and that City Council has final decision authority, with a City Council hearing scheduled for Oct. 23, 2025, per the staff report.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Galveston - Landmark Commission","oneSentenceSummary","The Landmark Commission voted to recommend approval of a Galveston landmark designation for the Peter and Elena Mori grocery and dwelling at 1201 Post Office, recognizing the property’s late-19th-century architecture and role in neighborhood commerce.","taxTitle","Galveston , Galveston County, Texas","taxId",5145,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6472011,"Commission approves window replacements, roof change at 711 Fourteenth Street with condition amended",449,363000,812000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5777166-bfc30d8d6e9d64920d7f51ce4c9f1c59&start=363&end=812","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5777166-bfc30d8d6e9d64920d7f51ce4c9f1c59/thumbnail_363000.jpg","/articles/6472011/Galveston/Galveston-County/Texas/Commission-approves-window-replacements-roof-change-at-711-Fourteenth-Street-with-condition-amended","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6472011-00d99cbb694a0f1499357ca691843755/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181929&Signature=bxuO4GWoFL3EEwhLcw~BKeRKn8D9QNYazZQSxzOUNlMWJ8rhuc~qR3ECIZynx4b8y2za~9NYFxaHNWMb3UwDCdc36tHajGhJWAIouIkwonUQ0k35n-6ID-ySLeOxIowZre1slFmPpbuedzUHVgg2yuhyd8U8~gQ9d1fi6DnFsRkWh6bmE6fB~R1zlgfL84eevW4DAkhK9030~X9cj4WdPoWSTz76dpLFAWDB0Y3NiHWYbE4df6A1EecKoTWBn~g7qDbBOJNoSG6HDIA0TF3u16Msx08A5ZIdB3fsTbs7xogOdBRlRq7OEijxELftjo0fJ~~aPsgZqDkPLPh~2Ix3Kg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Galveston Landmark Commission on Sept. 15 approved a certificate of appropriateness allowing the replacement of windows and a roof material change at 711 Fourteenth Street, with the commission striking one staff condition that had favored repair over replacement of window units.

Staff reported the property has been before the commission multiple times and said five public notices were sent and returned. Staff said the applicant proposes to replace existing six-over-six wood windows with new wood windows of the same style, appearance and dimensions, and to replace an existing non-original roof covering with standing-seam metal. Staff noted that preservation of existing historic windows is preferable but that it was unknown whether the existing windows are historic or salvageable; staff therefore recommended repair where possible but did not object to in-kind replacement when preservation is impractical.

Applicant representative Shelby Gonzales told the commission the current windows are not believed to be original and that builders declined to repair them: “The windows right now, we don't believe they're original because the divisions in in them are so small.” Gonzales said the proposed windows are Colby brand and are intended to match the existing proportions and divisions. Gonzales also described the roof as having a mix of materials, with tile on the porch awning and other materials on the main roof.

A commissioner moved to approve the request per staff recommendation but to strike staff condition 1a (which called for repairing and rebuilding windows where feasible). Ex officio Council member Sharon Lewis seconded the motion. The commission voted to approve. The staff report and displayed exhibits detail the proposed window drawings and photos of the property, and the commission’s approval is conditioned on the remaining standard conditions in the staff report and any required building permits.","The Landmark Commission granted a certificate of appropriateness for window replacement and roof material change at 711 Fourteenth Street, removing a staff condition that would have required repair or rebuilding of existing windows.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6472014,"Landmark Commission approves metal handrails for 2323 Avenue O bed-and-breakfast",389,71000,460000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5777166-bfc30d8d6e9d64920d7f51ce4c9f1c59&start=71&end=460","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5777166-bfc30d8d6e9d64920d7f51ce4c9f1c59/thumbnail_71000.jpg","/articles/6472014/Galveston/Galveston-County/Texas/Landmark-Commission-approves-metal-handrails-for-2323-Avenue-O-bed-and-breakfast","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6472014-bb36ec2744e7dd5ab91a47a4f80744ee/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181929&Signature=h5WneIREBM9GuB4Lk69N~S3wr8Rq9FnsmWn2EMyfztRi44ppQ6NesjcpFYMWt~NW5Tswi3Fq9taDh85A1RZBZJCaJ5MTN5bRG6fqU1puJLsFGieSf-VYcB4-bo62AOjVPcEbbrycf3iClqkVSqJqA8-cSF6eOUZfb731kYopDUz~YJkr8Pim~6-lXOhdYYYRGjJ-Bh3716EYFqO~1vR~iB-BL-e2ggxwgHXhXRpYabw0-oWqvp6CWs-GTWL2p94LRQCaslo1i9JyynveXLFPnh8MVKIVbrmfd5I7pBeI49OLJ4toFVaorZcZMAglZ27Iy4R2MGPB0Y591Xpivo0OqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Galveston Landmark Commission on Sept. 15 approved a certificate of appropriateness for exterior modifications at 2323 Avenue O, allowing the installation of metal handrails on the property’s front porch.

Commission staff told the commission that 11 public notices were sent and that the applicant seeks the railings for safety reasons; the property is operated as a bed-and-breakfast and staff said enhanced safety for guests is desired. Staff found the proposed metal railings “generally conform to the design standards for historic areas” and recommended approval with standard conditions, including that any significant alteration requires a separate building permit and the commission or the historic preservation officer may need to review deviations.

At the public hearing applicant Polly Jones said, “we're just putting in handrails,” and no members of the public spoke for or against the project. After discussion, a commissioner moved to approve the request per staff recommendations; another commissioner seconded the motion and the commission voted to approve. The commission’s approval carries the standard two-year expiration if no progress is made, and staff noted that an appeal of the commission’s decision must be filed with the historic preservation officer within 20 days in accordance with section 10.11 of the Land Development Regulations.

The staff report noted minimal impact to the building’s exterior architectural features and stated the new railings use materials and placement shown in the exhibits attached to the staff report. The approval is conditioned on adherence to the exhibited details and on obtaining any required building permits.","The Galveston Landmark Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness to install metal handrails on the front porch of a bed-and-breakfast at 2323 Avenue O, finding the work generally conforms to historic-area design standards.","actionData","errors"]

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