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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2-9-15 HLC Minutes * M I N U T E S * HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION February 9, 2015 City Hall, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas A Regular Meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission was held on February 9, 2015 and called to order at 3:39 p.m. with the following members present: Commissioner Judy Linsley Commissioner Norris Turner Commissioner Dohn LaBiche Commissioner Marty Craig Commissioner Marie Broussard Comment \[fm1\]: RESOLVED: That the minutes Commission Members absent: Chairman Paula Blazek of the Historic Landmark Commission meeting held Commissioner Thomas Sigee on February 9, 2015 are adopted, except that Commissioner B. Eliot New, Commissioner Jason Cansler and Commissioner LinMarie Garsee were Councilmembers present: Councilmember Mike Getz absent. Chairman Paula Blazek and Commissioner Thomas Sigee were present. Commissioner Craig made a motion to approve the February 9, 2015 Councilmembers absent: Mayor Pro-Tem Alan Coleman minutes with corrections and Commissioner Turner Councilmember-at-Large Gethrel Wright seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 8:0 Also present: Adina Ward, Planner II; Fran Malvo, Recording Secretary; APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Blazek made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 8, 2014. Commissioner Broussard approved the motion. Commissioner LaBiche seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7:0. REGULAR MEETING 1) CA-2459: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to paint the stone facade of a structure. Location: 2597 McFaddin Street Applicant: SBD Development Ms. Ward presented the staff report. The applicant, Stephen Brown would like Elenterio Albarron of El’s Remodeling to paint stone exterior of the property located at 2597 McFaddin Avenue. Mr. Albarron is proposing to paint the body of the structure, including the stone, BEHR ECC-43-2 Bridle Path. He plans to replace existing columns with round ones, painting the columns and trim BEHR-ECC-43-1 Sonoran Sands. Finally, he would like to install decorative shutters alongside the two front windows. Both shutters and the front door are to be painted BEHR-ECC-43-3 Chaparral. Staff recommends approval. The property is not listed in SPARE. Exhibits are attached. The applicant, Stephen Brown of SBD Development was asked for comments and addressed the board. Chairman Blazek asked what type of stone is on the structure that he would like to have painted. Mr. Brown’s reply was that it is a veneer and not a natural stone. Mr. Brown also stated that no type of work has been done to the structure since it was built in the 70’s. Mr. Brown stated that the paint colors that were chosen had been used previously on homes that he has repaired. Mr. Brown would also like to add screens on the two front windows to enhance the property. Mr. Brown states that he plans to lease the building to a business such as a small law firm, accounting or insurance office. Mr. Brown stated it will make the building more appealing to leasors. Commissioner Turner asked if the brick were vinyl brick and is the brick just on the front of the structure or is it all over the structure. Mr. Brown replied that it is stone and that is all around the structure. Chairman Blazek inquired about the type of shutters that will be used for the windows. Mr. Brown stated that he will probably go with raised panel shutters since they are more decorative. Chairman Craig commented that they’re easier to keep clean. Commissioner Broussard made a motion to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness to paint the stone façade of a structure, replace the metal posts with round columns and add shutters. Commissioner Turner seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7:0. 2) Director’s Report No comments were made. 3) Historic District Code Enforcement Report No comments were made. OTHER BUSINESS The Board Members addressed Ms. Ward regarding the Historic Loan Preservation Fund. Commissioner Broussard suggested that the Board would like a report at the next meeting regarding the current status, the history and what can be done to initiate the Historic Loan Preservation Fund. THERE BEING NO OTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:02 P.M.