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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION
December 11, 2017
City Hall, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas
A Regular Meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission was held on December 11, 2017 and
called to order at 3:48 p.m. with the following members present:
Commission Members absent:
Councilmembers present
Councilmembers absent:
Commissioner Judy Linsley
Commissioner Marty Craig
Commissioner Marie Broussard
Commissioner Gretchen Hargroder
Commissioner Carol Fernandez
Commissioner Lynda Kay Makin
Commissioner Janelle Templeton
Commissioner Thomas Sigee
Chairwoman Paula Blazek
Commissioner Dohn LaBiche
Commissioner Jessie Davis
Commissioner Jason Cansler
Councilmember Virginia Jordan
Mayor Pro-Tem Gethrel Williams -Wright
Also present: Adina Josey, Senior Planner
Raymond Rowzee, Planner I
Fran Malvo, Recording Secretary
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Craig made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on
November 13, 2017. Commissioner Linsley seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 8:0.
REGULAR MEETING
1) CA-2848: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to paint the exterior of the structure.
Applicant: Sottella IV, LLC
Location: 275 N. 7t" Street
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Mrs. Josey presented the staff report. Nola Lusk, property manager for Sottela IV, LLC, is
asking permission to paint the exterior of the structure at 275 N. 7tn Street, using Antique
White (SW6119), trim either Pure White (SW7005) or Extra White (SW7006) and doors
either Roycroft Copper Red (SW2839) or Rookwood Red (SW2802). Staff hesitantly
recommends approval of the Antique White (SW6119) with Pure White (SW7005) trim and
Rookwood Red (SW2802) doors.
This Item was before you in May for Classic Yellow, which had already been used to paint
part of the structure. At that time, the board recommended the structure be painted Gray
Clouds (SW7658) with Reflection (SW7661) trim and Tricorn Black (SW6258) doors.
The house is not listed in the SPARE Beaumont Survey.
Slides of the subject property were shown. Discussion followed between Mrs. Josey and the
Commission. Councilmember Jordan asked did the applicant use the appropriate color chart
to choose the color scheme. Mrs. Josey stated that charges had been filed against the
applicant because of the inappropriate paint colors he used on the structure. He was
previously denied for the paint colors he used on the structure nor has he addressed the
complaint. The applicant was not present because he was out of the country. The applicant
chose new paint colors and Commissioner Sigee suggested to the Board that they vote on the
new colors. Commissioner Makin made a motion to approve a Certificate of
Appropriateness to paint the exterior of the structure as suggested for File CA-2848.
Commissioner Craig seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 8:0.
2) HCD-1.39: Request to foreclose on the loan for 2300 Harrison Avenue.
Applicant: City of Beaumont -Planning Division
Mrs. Josey presented the staff report. In November of 2011, Charles E. and Vanessa Pickens
received a loan (Account No. 156124-HP; Loan No. 1735) from the City of Beaumont
Historic Landmark Commission for $31,140.00. The loan was to be paid out over 83 months
at $370.71 monthly. About, that time, Mr. Pickens passed away. The loan soon became
delinquent, with minimal or no payments being made since January, 2012. The past due
principal was $20,696.15 as of May 10, 2017. The City of Beaumont is the second lien
holder for the property located at 2300 Harrison Avenue. Mortgage Electronic Registration
Systems, Inc. obtained the loan through transfer in April, 2001.
Both Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. and Mrs. Pickens have been notified of
the meeting and intent to foreclose.
Staff recommended foreclosure of loan HCD - 1.39 to Charles E. and Vanessa Pickens.
Slides were shown of the subject property. The applicant was present and a representative on
behalf of the applicant, Mr. Matt Hopson with Catholic Charities, addressed the Commission.
Mr. Hopson stated that he and Mrs. Pickens created a savings plan and debt reduction
resolution. Mr. Hopson also stated that currently, a refinance is not feasible for Mrs. Pickens.
He also stated that it would take approximately 42 months to pay the loan off at $470.71 per
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month and it would be automatically drafted from her account. Mrs. Pickens made a payment
for the month of December in the amount of $470.71. Mrs. Pickens stated that she will meet
with Mr. Hopson on a monthly basis so he can help her maintain her finances.
Commissioner Broussard made a motion to accept the terms of the loan agreement in the
amount of $470.71 per month via automatic draft pending the final approval with the Finance
office for the City of Beaumont. Commissioner Templeton seconded the motion. Motion to
approve the request cairied 8:1 (Fernandez abstained).
3) Historic District Code Enforcement Report
Mrs. Varela was not present to discuss the Code Enforcement report.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Makin suggested that a Co -Chair is assigned to the Board.
THERE BEING NO OTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:11
P.M.
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ABSTENTION AFFIDAVIT
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON §
1, Ou'voc iA �OV-0944 IY , as a member of the "W`�-LAM M (City Council, Commission, or
Board) make this affidavit and hereby on oath state the following: 1, and/or a person or persons related to
me, h ve a substantial interest in a business entity that would be peculiarly affected by a vote or decision
of the `L � tlty Council, Commission, or Board) as those terms are defined in V.T.C.A.,
Local Government Code, § 171 A02.
The business entity is: M Ai 6 (!G�kM Po
(Name)
vl e o vyae" 1.790 I
(Address)
("i," or name of relative and relationship) utEarv�tc�-?' havelhas a substantial interest in this
business entity for the following reasons: (check all of which are applicable.)
Ownership of 10 percent or more of the voting stock or shares of the business entity.
Ownership of either 10 percent or more or $15,000 or more of the fair market value of the
business entity. -
Funds received from the. business entity exceed 10 percent of (my, her, his) gross
income for the previous year.
Real property is involved, and (I, he, she) have an interest which is an equitable
or, legal ownership with a fair market value of at least $2,500.
A relative of mine, within the first or second degree by blood or marriage, has a substantial
interest in the business entity or property that would be affected by a decision of the public
,od►y of whitp I am a,• member.
Upon filing o this affidavitwith the City Clerk, I affirm that I will abstain from /voting on any decision involving
this business entity and from any further participation on this matter whatsoever.
Signed this the )1 day of b2cem�6t/-' , 201.
Signature of Official
Title
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared
and on oath stated that the facts hereinabove stated airp true to the best o his herdh6w1bdge or belief.
SWORN to and subscribed before me his the I ay of , 20
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FRAN M. MALVo LAothry Public in and for the Sate of Texas
Notary ID # 11294048
My Commission Expfres
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