HomeMy WebLinkAbout57HCDATE: November 4, 2019
TO: Historic Landmark Commission
FROM: Demi Laney, Planner I
SUBJECT: A request for a Historic -Cultural Landmark designation.
FILE: 57 -HC
STAFF REPORT
Staff recommends approval of this request.
Pastor Robert Walker has applied for an HC -L (Historic -Cultural Landmark) Designation
for the Iconium Missionary Baptist Church located at 140 E. Threadneedle Street.
Pastor Walker states that the Church is located within the historic area of South Park and
is situated just blocks away from the Historic South Park Middle School, which has a
Texas Historical Commission Marker No. 10566 issued in 1988. The Church
demonstrates a grand celebration of knowledge, college scholarships and community. It
has continuously been cherished and valued by the surrounding neighborhoods. Its space
has brought together visitors diverse in backgrounds to learn and grow.
The Iconium MBC is distinguished by its thirty-five (35) foot tall ceilings and adorned
with painted stained glass to enhance the design of the Church. The stained glass is fused
in most windows all throughout the church. The Church has served and will continue to
serve the neighborhood spiritually, financially, physically and mentally.
The historic landmark commission and the city council shall consider, but not be limited
to, one or more of the following criteria in establishing an HC -L, Historic -Cultural
Landmark Preservation designation:
(A) Existing or proposed recognition as a national historic landmark, or Texas
Historic Landmark, or entry or proposed entry into the National Register of Historic
Places;
(B) Existence of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type or specimen,
or of the social, economic, or political heritage of the city;
(C) Identification as the work of a designer, architect, or builder whose work has
influenced the growth or development of the city;
(D) Embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials, or
craftsmanship which represent a significant architectural innovation or an
outstanding example of a particular historical, architectural or other cultural style or
period;
(E) Relationship to other buildings, structures, or places which are eligible for
preservation as historic places;
(F) Exemplification of the cultural, economic, social, ethnic, or historical heritage
of the city, county, state or nation;
(G) Location as the site of a significant historical event;
(H) Listing in the S.P.A.R.E. Beaumont Survey;
(I) Identification with a person or person who significantly contributed to the
culture or development of the city, county, state or nation; and
(J) A building, structure, or place that because of its location has become of historic
or cultural value to a neighborhood or community.
The applicant has identified the Iconium Missionary Baptist Church to fulfill E and J of
the criteria for establishing an HC -L, Historic -Cultural Landmark Preservation
designation.
Exhibits are attached.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Notices mailed to property owners 42
Responses in favor Responses in opposition
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Being Lots 1 through 9, Block 1, Cloverdale Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County,
Texas, containing 1.37 acres, more or less.
(conium Missionary Baptist Church
140 E. Threadneedle Beaumont, TX 77705
Phone: 409-351-1357
Email: rdwalkerhgm@live.com
C/C: Application for Historical -Cultural Designation
City of Beaumont, Texas
We are writing to urge The Historical Landmark Commission, the Planning Commission, and the City
Council to calendar and designate the Iconium Missionary Baptist Church.
This esteemed institution's role is valued and cherished by surrounding neighborhoods. (conium
Missionary Baptist Church is in the Historic Area of South Park. Residents in South Park like to read and
grow spiritually and that is evident within the walls of (conium Missionary Baptist Church. This building
demonstrates a grand celebration of knowledge, college scholarships and community.
(conium is also located just blocks away from the Historic South Park Middle School No. 10566 issued in
1988. (conium serves this Historic neighborhood spiritually, financially, physically and mentally.
Iconium's great space has brought together visitors diverse in backgrounds to learn and grow.
The massive church is distinguished by its 35 -foot -tall ceilings, adorned with painted stain used to
enhance the design of the church. The stained glass is fused in most windows throughout the church.
The criteria for the Historical -Cultural Designation that (conium Missionary Baptist Church meets are:
J. A building, structure or place that because of its location has become of historic or cultural value to a
neighborhood or community.
E. Relationship to other buildings, structures or places which are eligible for preservation as historic
places.
Thank you for your attention to this request and your commitment to preserving our city's history.
Sincerely,
Pastor Robert D. Walker
APPLICATIONIFOR AMENDMENT
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
BEAUMONT, TEXAS
(Chapter 28, City Codes)
TO: THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS
APPLICANT'S NAME AND ADDRESS:— Pastor Robert Walker 140 E. Threadneedle. Beaumont Tx
APPLICANT'S PHONE #:- 409-351-1357 FAX #:
NAME OF OWNER: Iconium Missionary Baptist Church
ADDRESS OF OWNER: PO Box 6408 Beaumont, TX 77725
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 140 E. Threadneedle Beaumont, TX 77705
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:
LOT NO.— 6 OR TRACT
BLOCK NO.—
PLAT,
ADDITION—Cloverdale SURVEY.
NUMBER OF ACRES -0.1653 NUMBER OF ACRES
For properties not in a recorded subdivision, submit a copy of a current survey or plat showing the properties
proposed to be changed, and a complete legal field note description.
CURRENT ZONING DISTRICT: R- S
ZONING DISTRICT REQUESTED: DL---�a)ON)cn
ki
HAS THE REQUEST BEEN MADE BEFORE? 00 IFSO,DATE:
EWEN
SUBMIT A LETTER STATING REASONS FOR REQUEST.
ATTACH THE APPROPRIATE APPLICATION FEE:
LESS THAN 1/2 ACRE ....................................................... ... $2SO.00
1/2 ACRE OR MORE AND LESS THAN SACRES .............$450.00
5 ACRES OR MORE ............................................................... $6SO.00
I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE APPLICATION IS MADE FOR THE REQUESTED DISTRICT ORA MORE
RESTRICTIVE DISTRICT.
SIGNATUREOFAPPLICAN 0" J6/1u�-DATE:
SIGNATURE OF OWNER:
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT AND SUBMIT TO: v PLANNING DIVISION, ROOM 201
CITY HALL, 801 MAIN STREET
BEAUMONT, TX 77701
FILE NUMBER:
C- P.O.BOX 3827 77704
DATE RECEIVED: 16 - 1 - lCJ (409) 880-3764
RECEIPT NUMBER: FAX (409) 880-3133
APPLICATION FOR HISTORICAL -CULTURAL DESIGNATION
CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS
This application must be submitted with an application for amendment to the Zoning Ordinance.
Prepare a letter and the necessary documentation that supports as many of the criteria listed below
as possible. In addition, you may submit other documentation that may be appropriate to support
an historical -cultural designation.
The Historical Landmark Commission, the Planning Commission, and the City Council shall consider,
but not be limited to, one or more of the following criteria in establishing an H -C, Historical -Cultural
Landmark Preservation District (Section 30-39 C., City Code of Ordinances).
CRITERIA:
a. Existing or proposed recognition as a National Historic Landmark, or Texas Historic
Landmark, or entry, or proposed entry into the National Register of Historic Places;
b. Existence of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type or specimen, or of the
social, economic or political heritage of the City;
C. Identification as the work of a designer, architect or builder whose work has influenced the
growth or development of the City;
d. Embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials or craftsmanship which
represent a significant architectural innovation or an outstanding example of a particular
historical, architectural or other cultural style or period;
Relationship to other buildings, structures or places which are eligible for preservation as
historic places;
E Exemplification of the cultural, economic, social, ethnic or historical heritage of the City,
County, State or Nation;
g. Location as the site of a significant historical event;
h. Listing in the S.P.A.R.E. Beaumont Survey;
i. Identification with a person or persons who. significantly contributed to the culture or
development of the City, County, State or Nation; and
�. A building, structure or place that because of its location has become of historic or cultural
value to a neighborhood or community.
S�l1Cl.jeC�t PrO�lert�y
7 -HC: Request for a Historic -Cultural Landmark designation.
Applicant: Pastor Robert Walker
Location: 140 E. Threadneedle Street
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