Commission Schedule
January Commission Meeting
AGENDA
HAMMOND HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – 4:00PM
HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 312 EAST CHARLES ST
1) CALL TO ORDER
2) VERIFICATION OF MEETING NOTICE – January 13, 2026
3) ROLL CALL
4) APPLICATIONS:
A. 207-211 W MORRIS – (Georgetown Lofts) – Sidewalk & Parking Improvements
B. 200 E MORRIS – (Northshore Wealth Advisors) – West Elevation Signage
C. 118 N CATE – (Slices) – Signage
D. 411 W CHARLES – (First Presbyterian Church) – Installation of roof-mounted solar panels & Equipment
E. 107 N CHERRY – (Morrison Alley) – COA Extension Request & Concept Discussion
F. 404 NW RAILROAD – (AmTrak) – Authorization for Administrative Approval w/ conditions (ADA work)
5) COORDINATOR UPDATE / COMMISSION DISCUSSION
6) PUBLIC INPUT
7) AGENDA ITEM*
A. Discussion and action concerning the case entitled
GUYS I, LLC
versus
HAMMOND HISTORICAL COMMISSION and CITY OF HAMMOND
Case No: C-20240001687 Division: F
*The Commission may enter into executive session to discuss this matter pursuant to LSA RS 42:17
8) ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING: TBD – CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
January Work Session
WORK SESSION AGENDA
HAMMOND HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Friday, January 16, 2026 – 11AM
HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 312 EAST CHARLES ST
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. VERIFICATION OF MEETING NOTICE – January 8, 2026
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPLICATIONS:
A. 207-211 W MORRIS - (Georgetown Lofts) – Sidewalk & Parking Improvements
B. 200 E MORRIS - (Northshore Wealth Advisors) – West Elevation Signage
C. 118 N CATE - (Slices) – Signage
D. 411 W CHARLES - (First Presbyterian Church) – Installation of roof-mounted solar panels
E. 107 N CHERRY - (Morrison Alley) – COA Extension Request & Concept Discussion
F. 404 NW RAILROAD - (AmTrak) – Platform, walkway, ramps, parking repair & Door replacement
G. 404 NW RAILROAD - (AmTrak) - Signage
5. COORDINATOR UPDATE / COMMISSION DISCUSSION
6. PUBLIC INPUT
7. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026 – 4:00 PM – CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
December Commission Meeting
AGENDA
HAMMOND HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 – 11AM
HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 312 EAST CHARLES ST
1) CALL TO ORDER
2) VERIFICATION OF MEETING NOTICE – December 9, 2025
3) ROLL CALL
4) APPLICATIONS:
A. 207 E CHARLES – The Glam House (Signage)
B. 116 E THOMAS – The Rosenblum Room (Signage)
ii) New Signage
• Hours
C. 101 W THOMAS – NextHome (Camera) – After-the-Fact Application
5) COORDINATOR UPDATE / COMMISSION DISCUSSION
6) PUBLIC INPUT
7) ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING: FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025 – 11AM – CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Special Session
SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA
HAMMOND HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 – 4:00PM
HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 312 EAST CHARLES ST
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. VERIFICATION OF MEETING NOTICE – November 25, 2025
3. ROLL CALL
4. AGENDA ITEMS:
A. Review and Consideration of whether the condition of the building on the property located at 300 N CATE STREET constitutes Demolition by Neglect pursuant to Article 8.1.20 of the City of Hammond Unified Development Code. Preliminary Determination made by Commission on September 24, 2025.
• 8.1.20 Prohibition against demolition by neglect (UDC, City of Hammond)
• Combined Engineer Reports – Arrow Engineering (7.13.25 & 3.11.25)
• Structural Engineer Report – Forte & Tablada
• Building Official Inspection Report
• Building Official Preliminary Determination of Demo by Neglect Letter (10.3.25)
• Determination Hearing Notification Letter (11.3.25)
• Repair / Maintenance Application
• Commission List of Items Needed related to Application Submission
• Emails
B. Review, discussion and appropriate action concerning the application for Repairs / Maintenance and a Renovations Concept for the property located at 300 N CATE STREET.
• Commission List of Items Needed related to Application Submission
• Emails
5. PUBLIC INPUT
6. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING: Friday, December 12, 2025 – 11AM – CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
November Commission Meeting
AGENDA
HAMMOND HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – 11AM
HAMMOND CITY COUNICL CHAMBERS – 312 EAST CHARLES ST
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. VERIFICATION OF MEETING NOTICE – November 10, 2025
3. ROLL CALL
4. 120 E MORRIS – 18 Month Update (no October meeting)
5. APPLICATIONS:
A. 115 S CYPRESS – Rare Vintage – Application Amendment (Renovations)
B. 300 N CATE – Guy’s Grocery – Renovation Concept (Application Withdrawn)
6. COORDINATOR UPDATE / COMMISSION DISCUSSION
7. PUBLIC INPUT
8. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2025 – 4:00 PM – CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – SPECIAL SESSION
November Work Session
WORK SESSION AGENDA
HAMMOND HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Friday, November 14, 2025 – 11AM
HAMMOND CITY COUNICL CHAMBERS – 312 EAST CHARLES ST
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. VERIFICATION OF MEETING NOTICE – November 6, 2025
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPLICATIONS:
A. 115 S CYPRESS – Rare Vintage – Application Amendment (Renovation)
B. 300 N CATE – Guy’s Grocery (Renovation)
5. COORDINATOR UPDATE / COMMISSION DISCUSSION
6. PUBLIC INPUT
7. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2025 – 11AM – CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Special Session
SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA
HAMMOND HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 – 1PM
HAMMOND BUILDING DEPARTMENT – 219 EAST ROBERT ST
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. VERIFICATION OF MEETING NOTICE – October 2, 2025
3. ROLL CALL
4. AGENDA ITEM
A. 123 S OAK – New Door (W Morris Elevation) & Sidewalk Ramp
B. 111 N MAGNOLIA – Residential – New Exterior Paint
5. PUBLIC INPUT
6. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING: Friday, October 17, 2025 – 11AM – WORK SESSION - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
September Commission Meeting
AGENDA
HAMMOND HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 – 11AM
HAMMOND CITY COUNICL CHAMBERS – 312 EAST CHARLES ST
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. VERIFICATION OF MEETING NOTICE – September 16, 2025
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. August 27, 2025
5. APPLICATIONS:
A. 123 S OAK – Door Replacement & Sidewalk Modification
6. PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT:
A. 300 N CATE
• Combined Engineer Reports – Arrow Engineering (7.13.25 & 3.11.25)
• Structural Engineer Report – Forte & Tablada
• Building Official Inspection Report
B. 219 E THOMAS
7. VIOLATION:
A. 122 SW RAILROAD – Salon Nuovo/Chickie Collective (Improper/Insufficient work performed w/o COA)
• COA
• Emails
8. COORDINATOR UPDATE / COMMISSION DISCUSSION
A. Historic Preservation Fund Grant Award – CLG Website Development
B. Summer Short Course Sessions Still Available
C. Changes to Fines and Fees for the Historic District
D. LA Trust for Historic Preservation Annual Meeting – March 26-27, 2026
9. PUBLIC INPUT
10. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2025 – 11AM – CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – WORK SESSION
August Commission Meeting
AGENDA
HAMMOND HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 – 11AM
HAMMOND CITY COUNICL CHAMBERS – 312 EAST CHARLES ST
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. VERIFICATION OF MEETING NOTICE – August 19, 2025
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. July 16, 2026
B. August 8, 2025 – Special Session
5. OLD BUSINESS – UPDATE
A. 201 NW RAILROAD – Planters Bank (ATF Monument Signage – Southeast Corner)
6. APPLICATIONS:
A. 113 WEST THOMAS – Hoot Owl Bldg – (Awning)
B. 116 NORTH CATE – Cate Street Pub – (Signage)
C. 223 EAST THOMAS – NOLA Business Advisors (ATF Signage)
D. 124 SW RAILROAD – Pedelahore & Co.
(i) Door Signage – South Elevation (Morris Street)
(ii) Door Signage – East Elevation (SW Railroad Avenue)
(iii) ATF Primary Signage
E. 108 SOUTH PINE – Miller Memorial Library – (Exterior Renovation / Repairs)
F. 217 EAST THOMAS – Levy Building – (Exterior Renovation / Repairs)
G. 111 EAST MORRIS – Truth Lounge – (Alley Renovation)
H. 115 SOUTH CYPRESS – (Final Concept)
I. 118 WEST THOMAS – Oak Street Lofts – (Renovation Concept)
7. OTHER MATTERS:
A. 122 SW RAILROAD – Salon Nuovo/Chickie Collective (Improper/Insufficient work performed w/o COA)
8. COORDINATOR UPDATE / COMMISSION DISCUSSION
A. Audio/Video Recordings of Meetings
B. Summer Short Course Sessions Available
C. SELU Partnership for Historic Properties Database Project
9. PUBLIC INPUT
10. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 – 11AM – CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – WORK SESSION
August Work Session
WORK SESSION AGENDA
HAMMOND HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Friday, August 22, 2025 – 11AM
HAMMOND CITY COUNICL CHAMBERS – 312 EAST CHARLES ST
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. VERIFICATION OF MEETING NOTICE – August 14, 2025
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPLICATIONS:
A. 113 WEST THOMAS – Hoot Owl Bldg – (Awning)
B. 116 NORTH CATE – Cate Street Pub – (Signage)
C. 223 EAST THOMAS – NOLA Business Advisors (ATF Signage)
D. 124 SW RAILROAD – Pedelahore & Co.
(i) Door Signage – South Elevation (Morris Street)
(ii) Door Signage – East Elevation (SW Railroad Avenue)
(iii) ATF Primary Signage
E. 108 SOUTH PINE – Miller Memorial Library – (Exterior Renovation / Repairs)
F. 217 EAST THOMAS – Levy Building – (Exterior Renovation / Repairs)
G. 111 EAST MORRIS – Truth Lounge – (Alley Renovation)
H. 115 SOUTH CYPRESS – (Change in Renovation Concept)
I. 118 WEST THOMAS – Oak Street Lofts – (Renovation Concept)
5. COORDINATOR UPDATE / COMMISSION DISCUSSION
6. PUBLIC INPUT
7. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2025 – 11AM – CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
