Agenda No. 5.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
| City Council Meeting: | May 9, 2023 |
| Department: | Executive Team |
| Subject: | Application for Landmark Property Designation - Consideration and/or action approving a Landmark Property Designation for 1001 Elbel - Clemens High School. (S. Williams/B. James). |
BACKGROUND
The Schertz Historical Preservation Committee (SHPC) received an application for Landmark Property designation for 1001 Elbel, the site of Clemens High School. The research on the property was done by the students in the Samuel Clemens High School History Club. At their April 27, 2023, meeting, the SHPC voted in favor of bestowing the Landmark Property designation on 1001 Elbel.
The Landmark Property designation does not trigger any State or City regulations or restrictions.
The Landmark Property designation does not trigger any State or City regulations or restrictions.
GOAL
To recognize the places that are meaningful to the history of the community.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
Foster a sense of pride and promote awareness of the community's history.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
The Schertz Historical Preservation Committee recommends the property at 1001 Elbel as a Landmark Property.
RECOMMENDATION
Designate 1001 Elbel as a Landmark Property.