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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7-9-18 HLC Minutes * M I N U T E S * HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION July 9, 2018 City Hall, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas A Regular Meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission was held on July 9, 2018 and called to order at 3:39 p.m. with the following members present: Chairwoman Paula Blazek Commissioner Judy Linsley Commissioner Marie Broussard Commissioner Lynda Kay Makin Commissioner Jessie Davis Commissioner Marty Craig Commissioner Carol Fernandez Commission Members absent : Vice-Chairman Commissioner Dohn LaBiche Commissioner Thomas Sigee Commissioner Jason Cansler Commissioner Gretchen Hargroder Commissioner Janelle Templeton Councilmembers present: Councilmember Virginia Jordan Also present: Adina Josey, Senior Planner Fran Malvo, Recording Secretary Anna Varela, Code Enforcement Officer APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Craig made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on June 11, 2018. Commissioner Makin seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7:0. REGULAR MEETING 1) CA-2894: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to change the size of windows. Applicant: Daniel Escobar Castro Location: 2124 Evalon Avenue Mrs. Josey presented the staff report. Daniel Escobar Castro completed a Certificate of Appropriateness in April of this year for several items including changing the windows to match existing windows at 2124 Evalon Avenue. Upon inspection, it was discovered the windows were replaced, but the replacements do not match the original windows. The new Historic Landmark Commission July 9, 2018 windows are smaller than the original windows. Notices were sent but nothing was resolved and charges were filed. On the scheduled court date, the municipal court judge stated that he would reserve his judgment until the Historic Landmark Commission voted on the new windows. Staff recommended denial of the windows as they do not match the structure and unsympathetically change the appearance of the structure. The house is listed in the 1990 SPARE Beaumont Survey. SPARE states that the house was built c. 1925.The house is listed as an example of middle class housing built to accommodate the growing population in Beaumont in the 1920’s. Anna Varela, Historic District Code Enforcement Officer stated that she had pictures of the dwelling and she distributed them to the Commission. The applicant was present. Daniel Castro and Richard De La Garza addressed the Commission. Mr. De La Garza stated that the home was purchased shortly after the Hurricane and the windows were already broken. He also stated that the original windows would be installed on the home and he apologized for creating a problem for everyone. Discussion followed. Commissioner Makin asked when he would change out the windows. Mr. Castro replied, “Next week and he will also replace the glass.” Mrs. Josey stated that Mr. Castro submitted his paperwork after the cutoff date for the June Historic Landmark Commission meeting. Chairman Blazek stated that the windows need to be the exact same size and look as the original windows. Mrs. Varela added that Mr. Castro needs to make sure that his permit indicates that all windows will be changed and that his application coincides with the work that is being done to his home. Councilmember Jordan asked if aluminum windows are allowed. Mrs. Josey replied yes, but shiny metal is unacceptable and if he has it, it must be painted. Commissioner Craig made a motion to deny the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to change the size of the windows as requested for CA-2894 with a non-shiny finish and the work will begin within the next week. Commissioner Makin seconded the motion. Motion to deny the request carried 7:0. A brief discussion followed. 2) CA-2923: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to paint brick and add shutters. Applicant: Jennifer Rocha Location: 2650 North Street Mrs. Josey presented the staff report. Jennifer Rocha would like to paint the brick and add shutters to the windows of her home at 2650 North Street. According to SPARE, the structure has undergone major alterations, but the structure appears to be original. Currently, the upstairs is stucco and the first floor is brick. Staff recommended denial of the request. Although some changes may have been made to the structure, it was not uncommon for a Prairie style home to have contrasting materials for 2 Historic Landmark Commission July 9, 2018 the first and second stories (see pages 444-451 of A Field Guide to American Houses). In addition, shutters were not common in Prairie style housing. The house is listed in the 1991 SPARE Beaumont Survey. SPARE states that the house was built c. 1925. The house is listed as an example of a 1920's style house that has undergone major alterations. Mrs. Josey stated that the downstairs was not painted until after the request was made. Discussion followed. Mrs. Varela stated that because they painted the brick she issued a stop work order. Mrs. Varela suggested to the Commission that they table the item for the next month since Mrs. Rocha was not present and not available to answer any questions. Discussion followed regarding shutters. Commissioner Makin asked is there a policy that prohibits work being done before obtaining a CA. Mrs. Josey stated that charges are normally filed when someone does the work before obtaining a CA. Discussion followed. Commissioner Makin made a motion to table CA-2923 for the August meeting Commissioner Craig seconded the motion. Motion to table the request carried 7:0. 3) CA-2930: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to change the house siding profile. Applicant: Sandra Hernandez Location: 2245 Laurel Mrs. Josey presented the staff report. Sandra Hernandez would like to place new siding on her house at 2245 Laurel Avenue. The house currently has a narrow shiplap siding. The siding Ms. Hernandez would like to use is a clapboard profile that has a 5.5" reveal unlike the narrow siding that is original to the house. Staff recommended approval of the request. Horizontal shiplap closely resembles clapboard siding, especially from a distance. Although narrow siding was original to the house, it is not uncommon to find a wider board used. Ms. Hernandez plans to paint the siding with colors from our pre-approved selection. The house is listed in the 1990 SPARE Beaumont Survey. SPARE states that the house was built pre-1920. The house is listed as an example of middle class housing built after the first Spindletop boom. Discussion followed. The applicant, Ms. Hernandez was present and addressed the Commission. She stated that her mom lives with her and there are possums in her home. She stated that she received a loan from the Small Business Administration to repair her home. Discussion followed. Commissioner Fernandez made a motion to approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to change the house siding profile as requested for File CA-2930. Commissioner Linsley seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7:0. 4) Historic District Code Enforcement Report Mrs. Varela addressed the Commission. Chairman Blazek stated there were a few issues that needed to be addressed. Discussion followed regarding City Council denying the demolition of 2345 Long Street. Discussion followed regarding the multi-family complex. Mrs. Josey stated that the owner was aware of the discrepancies of the complex and that he intends to 3 Historic Landmark Commission July 9, 2018 address them. Discussion followed regarding Tyrell Park. OTHER BUSINESS None. THERE BEING NO OTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:38 P.M. 4