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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9-10-01 HLC Minutesy MINUTES HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION September 10, 2001 City Council Chambers - 3:30 p.m. The September 10, 2001 Historic Landmark Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Tracy Richardson Commission members present: Commission members absent Councilmembers present: Chairman Tracy Richardson Vice Chairman Dale Hallmark Commissioner Marie Broussard Commissioner Leonie Bodin Commissioner Eric Belt Commissioner Ralph Jordan Commissioner Julia Levy Commissioner Shaheen Farah Commissioner Denise Shelton Commissioner Philip Long Commissioner Terrence Holmes Councilmember Andrew Cokinos Councilmember Lulu Smith Staff present: Steve Richardson, Planning Manager; Nancy Nicholas, Recording Secretary; Cheryl Robinson, Senior Planner; Adina Abshire, Planning Technician. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Chairman Tracy Richardson asked for approval of the minutes of the August 13, 2001, meeting. Commissioner Hallmark made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 13, 2001 meeting and Conunissioner Broussard seconded the motion. The motion to approve the August 13, 2001 minutes were approved 10:0. Historic Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes September 10, 2001 PUBLIC HEARING 614-OD: Request for an amendment to Sec. 30-21.2 (e) (8), and additions to Sec 21.2 (a) and 30-21.2 (e) of the City of Beaumont Zoning Ordinance. Chairman Richardson opened the public hearing. Mr. Richardson asked that the item be tabled until the October 8, 2001, meeting, because further clarification is needed. There being no further discussion, Chairman Richardson closed the public hearing. Commissioner Long made a motion to table 614-OB until the next meeting and the motion was seconded by Conu-nissioner Shelton. The motion was approved 10:0. REGULAR MEETING 1. CA-620: Request for approval of a certificate of appropriateness to demolish the American Postal Worker Union building. Location: 2406 North Applicant: Morline Moore, President American Postal Worker Union Mr.Richardson presented the staff report. The applicant wishes to demolish the building at 2406 North. She stated that the floor is rotten in places, and that the building is in need of major leveling. After demolition the applicant would like to build on the site. The Postal Union would like to discuss the possibilities with the Historic Commission before they go any further. The house is listed in SPARE. However, it states, that "the original buildings have lost all integrity." Mr. Richardson stated that Ms. Moore was in the audience to answer questions. Ms. Morline Moore, 5890 Sunbird, addressed the Commission. She presented photos of the exterior of the building. Ms. Moore asked for input from the Conunission and what kind of building would be allowed. Discussion followed concerning what would be, appropriate for the area. The Commission asked Ms. Moore to prepare tentative plans for the Conunission's perusal. Chairman Richardson asked for a motion. Convnissioner Jordan made a motion to table CA-620 until such time plans would be available for review by the Convnission. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hallmark . Motion approved 10:0. 2. CA-621: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to paint a house. Location: 2415 Evalon Applicant: Roy Collazo Historic Landmark Conunission Meeting Minutes September 10, 2001 Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. The applicant wishes to paint his house at 2415 Evalon. The main color will be dark green (Sherwin Williams Rookwood Shutter Green). The trim will be cream color (Sherwin Williams Rycroft Vellum) and the door will be a deep red (Shenwin Rookwood Red). These colors are part of the ShernvinWilliams' Preservation Palette. The house is listed in SPARE. Slides were presented of the subject property. Mr. Richardson stated that the applicant was not in the audience. With no fitrther discussion, Chairman Richardson asked for a motion. Commissioner Jordan made a motion to approve CA-621 and Commissioner Long seconded the motion. The motion was approved 10:0. CA-622: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to paint a house. Location: 2235 Hazel Applicant: William and Patsy Buehrle Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. As part of their renovation, the applicants wisli to paint their house at 2235 Hazel. The main color will be pale green (Sherwin Williams Botanical Tint), and the trim will be white. The house is listed in SPARE. Mr. Richardson presented paint samples of the chosen colors. With no further discussion, Chairman Richardson asked for a motion. Commissioner Hallmark made a motion to approve CA-622 and was seconded by Commissioner Shelton. The motion carried 10.0. 4. Director's Report - no report Historic Loan Report - Approximately $63,000 is available. 6. Other Business A. Meeting with Galveston Historical Foundation - Tentative plans are being made and specific details will be announced at a later date. B. The CLG conference has been postponed for this year. Additional travel money will be requested for the conference in 2002. ADJOURN With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.