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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS - DEMOLITION
LANDMARK COMMISSION
409/797-3660
planning@galvestontx.gov
Planning and Development Division
3015 Market Street, Galveston, TX 77550
www.galvestontx.gov
Landmark Commission Meeting Schedule - 2021
Deadline / Meeting
Deadline / Meeting
Deadline / Meeting
Deadline / Meeting
January
April
3/1..….....….4/5
3/15……....4/19
July
6/21………7/19
October
9/7..……….10/4
9/20...……10/18
February
May
4/5...…...….5/3
4/19…..…..5/17
August
7/6.……..……8/2
7/19……......8/16
November
10/4.……11/1
10/18…….11/15
March
June
5/3…..……..6/7
5/17..…..6/21
September
8/16……......9/20
December
11/1.....12/6
Meetings typically are 4:00pm in City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor of City Hall, 823 Rosenberg. Verify with staff prior to meeting date.
I. PROPERTY INFORMATION
___________________________________ _______________________________________________
Street Address/Location, or Legal Description (Lot Number, Block Number, Subdivision)
___________________________________ _______________________________________________
Present Use(s) and Improvement(s) on Property Proposed Use(s) and Improvement(s) on Property
II. APPLICANT INFORMATION
Property Owner Name Telephone
Mailing Address E-mail Address
Applicant/Representative Name Telephone
Mailing Address E-mail Address
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III. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I certify that [ ] I am the legal owner on record, or [ ] I have secured the property owner’s permission and have
full authority to make this application, and that the above information is correct and complete to the best of my
knowledge and ability.
Please read and initial below:
_____ I understand that all documents submitted with this application are subject to open records requests in
accordance with the Open Records Act / Texas Public Information Act.
_____ I understand that receipt of an application does not constitute application completeness and that staff will
review the application and return incomplete applications. I understand that application fees are non-
refundable once an application has been accepted and processed.
_____ I understand that if I am not present or represented at the public hearing, the Landmark Commission may
defer or disapprove/deny the application.
_____ I understand that the applicant has the burden of proof in presenting all necessary facts and documentation
to warrant approval of the application.
______________________________________________________ ____________________________
Printed Name and Signature of Applicant Date
______________________________________________________ ____________________________
Printed Name and Signature of Property Owner Date
IV. APPLICANT CHECKLIST
All documents should be provided in 8.5” x 11”, or please fold to appropriate size if larger. All drawings must be to scale.
Please provide electronic copies, if available. Other pertinent information to support said request should also be attached.
[ ] Pre-Application Meeting with City Staff (Staff initial here if waived: _____)
[ ] Affidavit in which the owner swears/affirms that all information submitted in the application is true/correct.
[ ] Affidavit in which the person submitting the application swears/affirms that the person is the owner of the subject
property and that there are no other owners of the property.
[ ] Claim of Economic Hardship:
a. Nature of ownership (individual, business, or non-profit) or legal possession, custody and control.
b. Amount paid for the property, date of purchase or other means of acquisition of title, such as gift or inheritance,
and the party from whom purchased or otherwise acquired, including a description of the relationship between
the owner and the person from whom the property was purchased.
c. Financial resources of the owner and any parties in interest.
d. Drawings, photographs, or written descriptions depicting the current condition of the structure.
e. Assessed value of the land and improvements according to the two most recent assessments.
f. Real estate taxes for the previous two years.
g. Verification of the presence or absence of a lien against the property from any agency.
h. Current fair market value of the structure and property as determined by an independent licensed appraiser.
i. All appraisals obtained by the owner or prospective purchasers within the previous two years in connection with
the potential or actual purchase, financing or ownership of the property.
j. Any listing of the property for sale or rent, price asked, and any offers received within the previous two years.
k. If the property is income-producing:
i. Annual gross income from the property for the previous two years;
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ii. Itemized operating and maintenance expenses for the previous two years, including proof that
adequate and competent management procedures were followed, including, but not limited to,
assurance of regular maintenance and inspection intervals of the property; and,
iii. Annual cash flow, if any, for the previous two years and proof that efforts have been made by the owner
to obtain a reasonable return on his investment based on previous service.
l. All capital expenditures during the current ownership.
m. Annual debt service, if any, for the previous two years.
n. Two separate detailed cost analyses, conducted independently by contractors registered with the City who are
proficient in rehabilitation and repair of historic structures, that estimate the cost of making the building
structurally sound and safe for use or occupancy.
o. A restoration study of the structure, performed by a licensed architect that analyzes the feasibility of restoration
or adaptive reuse of the structure.
[ ] Survey, (1 copy)
[ ] Title Report, (1 copy) if property was purchased within the last 60 days.
[ ] Non-Refundable Application Fee: $500.00 (payable to the City of Galveston)