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Home My WebLink About57-HCDATE: November 18, 2019 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development SUBJECT: Consider a request for a Historic -Cultural Landmark designation. FILE: 57 -HC STAFF REPORT Pastor Robert Walker has applied for an HC -L (Historic -Cultural Landmark) Designation for the Church located at 140 E. Threadneedle Street. The church, originally known as Highland Avenue Baptist Church was built between 1928 and 1931 with an original address of 3455 Highland Avenue. The applicant has identified the structure to be eligible for HC -L (Historic -Cultural Landmark Preservation designation) due to it's location and contributions over the years to the neighborhood and community as a whole. 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 structure 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. Staff recommends approval of the request. At a public hearing held November 4, 2019; the Historic Landmark Commission voted 9:0 to approve the request. Please note that final occupancy approval is subject to review and acceptance of submitted plans and field inspections to verify compliance with applicable codes. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 42 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Block Lots 1 through 9, Block 1, Cloverdale Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 1.37 acres, more or less. GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICANT: Pastor Robert Walker PROPERTY OWNERS: 1conium. Missionary Baptist Church LOCATION: 140 E Threadneedle Street EXISTING ZONING: R -S (Residential Single Family Dwelling) PROPERTY SIZE: —1.37 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Residential FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: X — Area determined to be outside the 500 year floodplain. SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Residential R -S (Residential — Single Family) EAST: Commercial R -S SOUTH: Residential N -C (Neighborhood Commercial) WEST: Commercial N -C COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and revitalization STREETS- Highland Avenue — secondary arterial with a 54' right-of-way and 42' pavement width. E Erie Street — local street with a 50' right-of-way And 24' pavement width E Threadneedle Street — local street with a 60' right- of-way and 20' pavement width DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter WATER: 6" water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 8" Sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200 FEET HARVEST FOR LOST SOULS HERNANDEZJULIAN ETAL SEGREST MARY E SOUTH EASTTEXAS MINI - LEE JACK T & DELORES MARTIN QUINCY JR & BETTY RAMIREZ DONACIANO VILLANUEVA FOSTER EDGAR ICONIUM MISSIONARY BAPTIST EDWARDS BRUCE ALONSO LUIS DAIGRE BRITTANY D PARKERSON INVESTMENT INC ELWELL JOSEPH C DOFFONEY CYNTHIA BRUNO DEQUANER CMP3 ENTERPRISES LLC DAVIS ORA CALDERA SYLVIA PATILLO ROBERT L BOYKIN AUTOMOTIVE INC HOLLAND TAMIRA LADAY INVESTMENTS LLC GHWAJI REALTY CASTRO FELIPE GAMEZ SANCHEZ MARIA GAMBOA LYRIC ENTERPRISES LLC NIETO SANTOS R & ROSA I HARVEST FOR LOST SOULS YOUNG STEPHANIE A PATI LLO ROBERT & MARY A RODRIGUEZ MARICELA HARMON ZERA SPENCER SANDRA RUFFIN JOHN GRANGER MICHAEL K FOSTER EDGAR APPLICATION FOR 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._1 ADDITION_Cloverdale NUMBER OF ACRES_0.1653 PLAT SURVEY 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: ZONING DISTRICT REQUESTED: ,Z (A YV\AA 00 HAS THE REQUEST BEEN MADE BEFORE? 00 IF S0, DATE: ACTION: SUBMIT A LETTER STATING REASONS FOR REQUEST. ATTACH THE APPROPRIATE APPLICATION FEE: LESS THAN 1%2 ACRE...........................................................$250.00 1/2 ACRE OR MORE AND LESS THAN 5 ACRES.............$450.00 5 ACRES OR MORE...............................................................$650.00 I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE APPLICATION IS MADE FOR THE REQUESTED DISTRICT OR A MORE RF4TR1CTTVF. DJ.cTRTCT SIGNATURE.OF SIGNATURE OF PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT AND SUBMIT TO: FILE NUMBER:10c DATE RECEIVED: 16-1 -IC( RECEIPT NUMBER: TE: -is" n PLANNING DIVISION, ROOM 201 CITY HALL, 801 MAIN STREET BEAUMONT, TX 77701 P.O. BOX 3827 77704 (409) 880-3764 FAX (409) 880-3133 APPLICATION FOR HISTORICAL -CULTURAL DESIGNATION CITY OF BEAUMONT, 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). CR[TERIA 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; 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 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. Iconium Missionary Baptist Church 140 E. Threadneedle Beaumont, TX 77705 Phone: 409-351-1357 Email: rdwall<erhgm@live.com C/O: Application for Historical -Cultural Designation City of Beaumont, Texas We 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. Iconium Missionary Baptist Church is in the Historic Area of South Parka Residents in South Park like to read and grow spiritually and that is evident within the walls of Iconium Missionary Baptist Church. This building demonstrates a grand celebration of knowledge, college scholarships and community. Iconium is also located just blocks away from the Historic South Park Middle School No. 10566 issued in 1988. Iconium 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 Iconium Missionary Baptist Church meets are: I 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 I( I ' JIB T t Syur�.jec�� Prot�ert�y 57 -HC: A request for a Historic -Cultural Landmark designation. Applicant: Pastor Robert Walker Location: 140 E. Threadneedle Street 0 100 200 I i I I Feet