Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission | November 9, 2026

The City of Fort Worth Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission met November 9, 2026, and approved the October meeting minutes 10–0. The commission approved, with staff conditions, a certificate of appropriateness for renovations and additions to the former Dzivala School for continued use as Daggett Montessori School (10–0), including replacement windows, roofing, and additions. It denied without prejudice (10–0) an appeal seeking approval of an unpermitted front addition to a Mistletoe Heights home, directing the owners to work with staff on a compliant resolution. The commission continued a historic-site tax-exemption recommendation for 2135 Pembroke Drive (10–0), and approved with conditions a new residence at 5536 Long Drive (10–0), including requirements for its setback, siding, garage door, and other design details.

The commission also approved (9–1), subject to staff conditions, a proposed hotel and commercial development near North Main Street and 23rd Street in the Stockyards Historic District, including requested waivers for height, building length, setbacks, and streetscape requirements. The applicant described a public-private partnership involving up to $8.5 million in reimbursement for public improvements, including a planned Marine Creek promenade; this meeting did not award a contract or authorize a procurement. No other procurement activity, vendor selection, or purchasing decision was identified. Staff also announced an online survey for the city’s preservation-plan update.