AGENDA

HAMMOND HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 – 4:00PM

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 312 EAST CHARLES ST

1) CALL TO ORDER

2) VERIFICATION OF MEETING NOTICE – March 10, 2026

3) ROLL CALL

4) APPLICATIONS:

A. 109 N MAGNOLIA – Hemmerling Guest House (New Fence) – ATF Application

B. 221 E CHARLES – Magee Financial (Roof / Façade Renovation) – ATF Application

C. 123 S OAK – The Proper (Signage – West Elevation)

D. 112 W MORRIS – The Proper (Signage – South Elevation)

E. 118 W THOMAS – Oak Street Lofts – (Renovation)

F. 107 N CHERRY – Morrison Alley – (Update on Plans)

G. 210 W THOMAS – Outwork Gym – (Signage)

H. 119 S CYPRESS – Carpe Librum – (Signage)

i) Option A – Two separate windows

ii) Option B – One image across multiple mullions

5) AGENDA ITEMS:

A. Discussion regarding ghost sign on Levy’s Building

B. Halo-lit Signage

C. Fee Structure

6) COORDINATOR UPDATE / COMMISSION DISCUSSION

7) PUBLIC INPUT

8) ADJOURNMENT

NEXT MEETING: Friday, April 10, 2026 (Work Session) – CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

AGENDA: TBD

AGENDA: TBD

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

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

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)

i) After-the-fact Signage

ii) New Signage

• Hours

• Open Sign (Neon)

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

AGENDA: TBD

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.

• Application

• 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

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

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 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

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

• Meeting Notification Letter

B. 219 E THOMAS

• Meeting Notification Letter

7. VIOLATION:

A. 122 SW RAILROAD – Salon Nuovo/Chickie Collective (Improper/Insufficient work performed w/o COA)

• COA

• Emails

• Violation Letter

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

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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

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

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