LA BARATA
Description
Proposal for a new facade at the historic La Barata building.
Impact summary
This decision sets a precedent for how historic buildings in the downtown core are treated when stucco is removed.
Applicant
- Name
- Hector Zapata
- Address
- 609-611 E. 11th St.
At a glance
- Hearings
- 3
- Public comments
- 1
- Total mentions
- 3
Last vote · Other
A recommendation. The council’s outcome is not on record here.
Last discussed Feb 20, 2026.
Meeting timeline (3)
Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) - Feb 20, 2026
Proposal for a new facade at the historic La Barata building.
Historic Preservation Committee - Sep 12, 2025
Proposal to reface the facade of the historic La Barata building.
Architectural Review Committee Board - Sep 4, 2025
Proposal to reface the building facade by keeping the original brick exposed rather than re-stuccoed.
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