HomeMy WebLinkAboutHCD-1.37DATE: April 13., 2009
TO: Historic Landmark Commission
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Request for an historic preservation loan
FILE: HCD-1.37
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Manager recommends approval.
James Mathews has requested a historic preservation loan to matte exterior restorations to his
Liberty Place Apartments building at 275 N. 7"'.
Work includes the replacement of rotted wood/siding, replace gutters as needed, tearing off and
replacing the old roof and painting where necessary. The estimated cost of repairs is $52,320
with $30,000 being requested from the Historic Preservation Loan Fund and $22,320 of
personal funds.
In borrowing $30,000, Mr. Mathews will pay $500 monthly for 60 months.
Exhibit is attached.
March 18, 2009
Plans for 275 N. 7TH
All work to be done to the exterior restoration of building up to Historic District
Guidelines
Replace rotted wood/siding and paint to match exterior of building
Replace gutters as needed
New Roof
Painting where necessary
R. Mathews Const. Inc
2515 Wescalder
Beaumont, Tx 77702
(409)673 -1666
Re: Liberty Place Apts
275 N. 71h Street
Beaumont, Tx 77702
Roof. Tear off and replace old roof
Put new roof on $18,500.00
Replace gutters and paint $ 3,520.00
Remove and replace rotten siding and
Paint with city approved Sherwin Williams paint $12,000.00
Repair driveway and paint new numbers $ 8,000.00
Replace fencing from hurricane $ 6,500.00
Fix stairs and railing
Paint stairs $ 3,800.00
Total: $52,320.00