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City Council Meeting Minutes November 7, 2018 against Ordinance 2018-46 (ZC-18-19), amending Section 4.5.2.1(8)(2) of the City's Development Code to establish the "Old African American Baptist Church" located at 219 West MLK Drive as a Local Historic Landmark; and including procedural provisions; and consider approval of Ordinance 2018-46, on the first of two readings. Shannon Mattingly, Director of Development Services, provided a brief presentation of the property historically known as the Old First Baptist Church located at the corner of West Martin Luther King Drive and Comanche Street in the Dunbar Historic District. This property is listed in the Historic Resources Survey of the Dunbar and East Guadalupe Neighborhoods (1996) with a High priority. Schools, churches and fraternal lodges provided a focal point for the social history of the neighborhood. The building that houses the Calaboose Museum and the subject property are the only surviving structures that represent these building types. The survey explains that initially, the property was rated with a Medium priority due to the alterations from 1953. After consultation with the Texas Historical Commission the priority designation was changed to High due to the church's significance to the community. The recommendation of the survey is for the subject property to be considered for local designation as an individual landmark. Mayor Pro Tem Prewitt opened the Public Hearing at 6:16p.m. Those who spoke: Roland Saucedo, expressed his support of this project. This distinction will open the door to get more grants. Lisa Marie Coppoletta, she complimented City Staff on their excitement and work on this project and harmonizing our community. This is a great project. Kurt Waldhouser, owner of the property stated that his initial goal was to tear down the property and recycle the building materials. However, after learning the history of the building it would be an abomination. He wanted to thank the City Council members that gave him guidance and for helping make this a historical landmark. There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 6:20p.m. A motion was made by Council Member Derrick seconded by Council Member Gonzales, to approve Ordinance 2018-46, on the first of two readings. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 5 - Mayor Pro Tem Prewitt, Council Member Gonzales, Council Member Derrick, Council Member Hughson and Council Member Mihalkanin City of San Marcos Page 4