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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6-10-02 HLC Minutes*MINUTES* HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION June 10, 2¢02 City Council Chambers - 3:30 p.m. The. Juno 10, 2002 Historic Landmark Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Tracy Richardson. Commission members present: Commission members absent: Councilwembers present: Councihnember absent: Chairman Tracy Richardson Commissioner Marie Broussard Commissioner Felix McFarland Commissioner Leonie Bodin Commissioner Eric Belt Commissioner Dale Hallmark Commissioner Ralph Jordan Commissioner Julia Levy Commissioner Shaheen Farah Commissioner Terrence Holmes Commissioner Philip Long Commissioner Denise Shelton Councilmember Andrew P. Cokinos Councihnember Lulu Smith Staff present: Steve Richardson, Planning Manager; Nancy Nicholas, Recording Secretary; Adina Abshire, Planning Technician. APPROVAL. OF THE MINUTES Chairman Richardson asked for approval ofthe minutes of the May 13, 2002 meeting. Commissioner Hallmark made a motion to approve the minutes and was seconded by Commissioner Jordan. The motion carried 8:0. PUBLIC HEAMNG 1. 44-HC: Request for approval of an HC-L Historic -Cultural Landmark Preservation Designation Location: 1021 Bonham Applicant: Willie G. Carriere Historical Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes June 10, 2002 Mr. Richardson presented the staff report Willie G. Carriere, property owner, has requested a HC-L Designation for the property located at 1021 Bonham. On the property sits a vacant building identifed as Mae's Place". According to Mr. Carriere, 1021 Bonham was one fo the first Black owned and operated businesses in the city of Beaumont. Mr. Carriere states that the City Directory, dating back to 1935, shows a James Miner as the owner of a barbecue restaurant, for black customers only, at this location.. Since that date, eight black owned restaurants have been located at this location. Mr. Carriere says that a building has been at 1021 Bonham since 1889. This location has been in the City Directory since 1928, Tltis property is located in what was called the "Red Light District". Other buildings that were part of this district and still remain include the Stedman Building, the train depot and the warehouse on Crockett. According to Mr. Carriere, there has been a restaurant and tavern located at 1021 Bonham for the last 75 years. Mr. Carriere states that this site reminds many of the history of how the Black community began in Beaumont. Mr. Carriere that Herbert Oxford and his wife, Sadie, owned a. local lumber yard and a number of properties. These enterprises provided many opportunities for the African -American community. This property was owned by Mrs. Oxford and sloe leased to various Blacks who used the property for restaurants. In 1961, Willie and Verdie Mae Carriere began renovation of the property. In 1981, the Carriere's purchased the property from Mr. Oxford. The restaurant served the Black community and the downtown area. Photos of the subject property were shown. Mr. Richardson stated that the building has been modified as such and not retained any historical significance. The building is now completely enclosed. It is possible, however, to consider a landmark designation for the site and the role that it played in the African -American community Mr. Richardson stated that Mr. Carriere was in the audience. Chairman Richardson asked Mr. Carriere to address the Commission. Mr. Willie Carriere, 4240 Inez, address the Commission. He recapped the history of the property in question. Documentation was presented as to the existence of the business. Discussion followed concerning the authentic Chairman Richardson opened thepubl is hearing. There being no one to respond, the public hearing was closed. 2 Historical Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes June 10, 2002 Chairman Richardson asked for a motion. Commissioner McFarland made a motion to approve the site only for a historic designation. Commissioner Broussard seconded the motion and the motion was approved 8:0. REGULAR MEETING CA-699: Request for approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness to build a warehouse Location 2690 and 2694 Hazel Applicant: Jeff McManus, Judy Manuel Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. This case was tabled from the previous month. Jeff McManus and Judy Manuel, owners of the McManus Company, located at 820 N. I 1 "' Street, would like to build a warehouse behind 2690 and 2694 Hazel. In addition to the warehouse, the owners would like to build a driveway and parking lot in front of the warehouse. A zoning application has been fled to rezone Lot 19 to GC-Md in order to build the driveway for the commercial use. A smaller existing building currently used for storage will be demolished and the new warehouse built in its place. The building will be of metal construction and only the roof will be visible from the street, 2690 and 2694 Hazel back up to commercial uses on Harrison. The building will be painted a color to blend in with the surroundings. At the May, 2002 meeting, the Historic Landmark Commission voted to table this item for one month. Concern was expressed about the eave height and the facade. Photos were shown of the subject property. Chairman Richardson asked if this project had been discussed with anyone in the district. Commissioner Jordan stated it had been discussed and all the comments he heard were favorable. Mr. Richardson stated because of the zoning issue, property owners had been notified and none had been received in opposition. Mr. Richardson stated that Mr. McManus and Mrs. Manuel were in the audience to answer questions. Mr. McManus addressed the Commission. He stated his commitment to Old Town and retaining his business at the present location. Steve Heironimus, Contractor for the project, presented photos of the proposed work and discussed the project in detail with each Commission member. Chairman Richardson asked for a motion. Commissioner Belt made a motion to approve CA-699 and was seconded by Commissioner Jordan. The motion carried 8.0. Historical Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes June 10, 2002 2. CA-711: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to paint a house Location: 2125 South Applicant: Bruce lbach Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. On April 18, 2002, the Planning division sent a letter to Bruce Ibach notifying him that he had painted a house at 2125 South without a Certificate of Appropriateness. The house is painted yellow. Mr. Ibach is requesting Historic Landmark Commission approval of the paint color. He notes on his CA form that there are none other houses in Old Town painted the same color. The house is included in the 1990 SPARE Beaumont Survey. SPARE states that it was built c. 1928. SPARE did not list any particular style. It is an example of middle class housing built in Beaumont in the 1920's and 1930's. Photos were shown of the subject property. Mr. Richardson stated that Mr. Ibach was in the audience. There being no questions for Mr. Ibach, Chairman Richardson asked for a motion. Commissioner Hallmark made a motion to approve CA-71 I and was seconded by Commissioner Broussard. The motion carried 8:0. 3. A- 13: Request for approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the existing shingled roof with a metal roof. Location: 370 N. 10' Street Applicant: Greg Anderson Mr. Richardson presented the staff report and recommended denial of this request Mr. Anderson wishes to replace the roof on a structure at 370 N. 101. He stated that the roof has several layers of shingles and would like to replace the roof with a metal roof. Mr. Anderson addressed the Commission and presented photos of the subject property. Chairman Richardson asked for a motion. Commissioner Belt made a motion to approve CA-713 and was seconded by Commissioner Broussard, The motion was approved 8:0. 4. Historical Loan Preservation Report Mr. Richardson stated that the paper work required will now be handled by an attorney. The available balance for historic loans is $49,815.51 Historical Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes June 10, 2002 S. Director's Report None OT14ER BUSINESS 1. Certified Local Government Grant Application Mr. Richardson stated that the application packet for the FY 2003 Certified Local Government Grant was received on May30. The application is due June 21. Mr. Richardson said that he would like to apply for more money for attendance to the CLG Conference. Commissioner Jordan made a motion to approve Mr. Richardson's request to apply for monies to be applied for travel. Commissioner Bodin seconded the motion and was approved 8:0. ADJOURN With no further business, the meeting was adjourned. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.