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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCA-1624 DATE: March 23, 2009 TO: Historic Landmark Commission FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Request for a certificate of appropriateness to allow the moving or demolition of three structures at 2251, 2256 and 2295 McFaddin and the construction of a wrought iron fence FILE: CA-1624 STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval. The C. Homer and Edith Fuller Chamber Charitable Foundation has applied for a certificate of appropriateness to allow the moving or demolition of the three structures at 2251, 2255 and 2295 McFaddin and the construction of a wrought iron fence. The three structures consist of one commercial building and two residential structures. The C. Homer and Edith Fuller Chamber Charitable Foundation owns property that adjoins the subject properties. The Foundation has entered into contracts for the purchase of each of the three properties. Harry Phelan owns the two structures at 2251 and 2255 McFaddin. An entity named Phebro owns the structure at 2295 McFaddin. With respect to the properties at 2251 and 2255 McFaddin, the contract gives Mr. Phelan the option to remove the structures on those two lots for a nominal consideration. Mr. Phelan has begun obtaining bids for the removal of those structures and relocation to other properties owned by Mr. Phelan within the Oaks Historic District. Under the contract, Mr. Phelan would have a short period of time in which to remove the structures. If Mr. Phelan does not elect, prior to closing, to remove the structures, the Foundation will be willing to sell the structures for a nominal consideration to anyone who would agree to remove the structures within 50 days after the closing of the purchase by the Foundation. If no one wishes to move the structures at 2251 and 2255 McFaddin, the Foundation seeks permission to demolish them. The structure located at 2295 McFaddin is not capable of being relocated. It is the intention of the Foundation to demolish that structure. The Foundation needs the property to expand the grounds of the Chambers Historical House Museum. The Foundation would like to construct an activity center or event center which would be compatible with the museum and the surrounding property. At this time, no specific site plan or construction time line has been determined. Once the three structures are removed, it is the intent of the Chamber Foundation to extend its existing 6' tall wrought iron fence around the subject property. 2251 and 2255 McFaddin are both listed in the SPARE Beaumont Survey. 2251 McFaddin was constructed c. 1922 and is thought to be of the French Renaissance Revival style. The house is an example of middle class housing in Beaumont in the 1920's. 2255 McFaddin was constructed c. 1925 and is of the Vernacular Craftsmen style. This house is also typical of middle class housing built in Beaumont in the 1920's. 2295 McFaddin is not listed in SPARE Beaumont Survey. Exhibits are attached.