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Abilene Landmarks Commission approves multiple Certificates of Appropriateness; tables rules resolution

AbileneMar 24, 20263 min read

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On March 24, 2026 the Landmarks Commission (Chair Pebbles Lee) met and approved Certificates of Appropriateness for two carriage-house demolitions/rebuilds (555 Palm St; 340 A Palm St), a drive‑thru/book drop for the library at 1699 S. 1st St, and a sign for the Beauty Bus at 642 Sayles Boulevard. The commission approved the previous meeting minutes and voted to table adoption of Council Rules of Procedure as the commission's rules. Meeting adjourned at 5:31 p.m.

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Approved minutes of previous meeting. Vote: AYES: Young, Hallgren, Kister, Hood, Allen, Partain, Lee; NAYS: None.
CA-2025-05: Approved Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish and rebuild the carriage house at 555 Palm Street (rebuilt in same location with historically appropriate exterior materials, windows/doors, and paint). Staff noted an emergency demolition was approved by the Building Official on March 9, 2026. Vote: AYES: Young, Hallgren, Kister, Hood, Allen, Partain, Lee; NAYS: None.
CA-2026-01: Approved Certificate of Appropriateness to add a drive‑thru window to the east side of the building at 1699 S. 1st Street for library book drop‑off. Staff recommendation: Approval. Vote (as recorded): AYES: Young, Hallgren, Kister, Hood, Allen, Partain, Lee; NAYS: Partain.
CA-2026-02: Approved Certificate of Appropriateness to add a sign for the Beauty Bus at 642 Sayles Boulevard. Staff recommendation: Approval. Vote: AYES: Young, Hallgren, Kister, Hood, Allen, Lee; NAYS: None.
CA-2026-03: Approved Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the carriage house at 340 A Palm Street due to foundation failure and severe wood rot. Staff recommendation: Approval. Vote: AYES: Young, Hallgren, Kister, Hood, Allen, Partain, Lee; NAYS: None.
Resolution to adopt Council Rules of Procedure as the Rules of Procedure for the Landmarks Commission (preserving standing committees, guiding principles, and eligible expense guidance for historic project tax credits) was tabled. Vote to table: AYES: Young, Hallgren, Kister, Hood, Allen, Partain, Lee; NAYS: None.

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03/24 - Landmarks Commission Meeting

Mar 24, 2026, 4:00 PM555 Walnut St, Abilene, Texas 79601completed

Agenda

CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES
1. Minutes: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving the Minutes from the Regular Meeting Held on November 25, 2025.
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Decision: MINUTES
AGENDA ITEMS
2. CA-2025-05: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request for Certificate of Appropriateness (CA) Located at 555 Palm Street to Demolish the Existing Carriage House and Rebuild it in the Same Location. (Kera Valois)
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Decision: AGENDA ITEMS
3. CA-2026-01: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request for Certificate of Appropriateness (CA) to Add a Drive-Thru Window for the Library Located at 1699 S. 1st Street. (Kera Valois)
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Decision: AGENDA ITEMS
4. CA-2026-02: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on A Request for Certificate of Appropriateness to Add a Sign for the Beauty Bus Located at 642 Sayles Boulevard
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Decision: AGENDA ITEMS
5. CA-2026-03: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on A Request for Certificate of Appropriateness to Demolish the Carriage House Located at 340A Palm Street (Kera Valois)
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Decision: AGENDA ITEMS
6. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving a Resolution to Adopt the Council Rules of Procedure as the Rules of Procedure for the Landmarks Commission, preserving the Standing Committees, the Guiding Principles, and the Eligible Expense Guidance for Historic Project Tax Credits. (Kelley Messer)
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Decision: AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT