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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9-11-00 HLC MinutesHISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION September 11, 2000 City Council Chambers - 3:30 p.m. The September 11, 2000, Historic Landmark Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Tracy Richardson. Commission members present: Chairman Tracy Richardson Vice Chairman Dale Hallmark Commissioner Leonie Bodin Commissioner Denise Shelton Commissioner Shaheen Farah Commissioner Ralph Jordan Commissioner Julia Levy Commissioner Marie Broussard Commissioner Cathy Bell Commission members absent: Commissioner Philip Long Commissioner Terrence Holmes Councilmembers present: Councilmember Andrew Cokinos Councilmember Lulu Smith Staff present: Stephen Richardson, Planning Manager, Nancy Nicholas, Recording Secretary; Adina Abshire, Planning Technician APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Chairman Tracy Richardson asked if there were any changes or additions to the minutes of the September 11, 2000 meeting. There being none, Commissioner Belt made a motion to accept the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hallmark and motion carried 7:0. PUBLIC HEARING ]) 604-011; Request to consider an amendment to Section 30-21.2 (h) of the City of Beaumont Zoning Ordinance to place a six-month time limit on certificates of appropriateness. Applicant: City of Beaumont Planning Division Mr. Stephen Richardson, Planning Manager presented the staff report. The Historic Landmark Commission asked staff to look into the possibility of placing a time limit on certificates of appropriateness. Building permits are good for six (6) months. Historic Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes August 14, 2000 The following amendment is recommended: (h) Review Procedures for Certificates of Appropriateness in an Historic District (1) In General. The review procedure for maintenance, replacement, additions, deletions and new construction apply to any historic district except as expressly modified by this section. (2) Time Limit, Certificates of Appropriateness shall be valid for a period of six (6) months from time of issuance. Commissioner Bodin arrived 3:40. Discussion involved how much time would be allowed if someone started a project and stopped without finishing. Mr. Richardson asked the Commission if they would support the stipulation that if work on a project ceased for ninety (90) days, then a new certificate of appropriateness would need to be obtained. Chairman Richardson asked for a motion. Commissioner Farah made a motion to approve 604- OB with amendment changes to Sec. 30-21.2 (h) to read as follows: Certificates of Appropriateness shall be valid for a period of six (6) months from time of issuance. One or more extensions of time for periods of not more than ninety (90) days each may be allowed by the Planning Manager for the application, provided the extension is requested in writing and justifiable cause is demonstrated and the total period does not exceed one (I ) year from the time of issuance. If work on a project ceases for ninety (90) days, then a new certificate of appropriateness would need to be obtained. Commissioner Broussard seconded the motion. The motion was approved 8:0. Chairman Richardson asked Mr. Richardson to provide a list of the enforcement provisions for the next meeting. Commissioner Levy arrived 3:45. 2. Endorsement of FY 2001 CLG Application For FY2001, the Historic Landmark Commission will request a $500 travel stipend to send two (2) Historic Landmark Commission members and one (1) staff person to the 2001 Certified Local governments (CLG) conference. At this time, the host city has not been identified. A copy of the proposed Goals and Objectives was provided for the Commission members. Chairman Richardson asked for a motion. Commissioner Hallmark made a motion to approve the endorsement of the CLG application. Commissioner Jordan seconded the motion and the motion carried 9:0. Commissioner Farah asked if any public education efforts had been made. Mr. Richardson stated that in the Historic District, an effort to educate the residents on the guidelines was ongoing. He also stated that a monetary request will be made of the Spindletop Commission for the printing of brochures of the city. Chairman Richardson recommended that a yearly report be made to the Beaumont Historic Commission. 2 Historic Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes September 11, 2000 Councilmember Smith arrived 3:45. EGULAR MEETING Signs and Parking Lots Current regulations and the minutes of the meeting in which the historic regulations were adopted were provided to the Commission as requested. Mr. Richardson asked the members to review the material. An in-depth discussion will be held at the next meeting. 2. 325 North 7th Street Mr. Richardson reviewed the discussion of the previous meeting about designating said structure as a historic landmark. Research is ongoing to establish when the house was built. Mr. Richardson asked members to review the material and determine if the structure is worthwhile of such a designation. 3. Revolving Loan Fund Mr. Richardson slated that approximately $54,000 was available. 4. Director's Report Plans have been finalized for the CLG Conference. Registration packets were provided to members. Mr. Richardson thanked persons responsible for making monetary contributions for the conference. OTHER BUSINESS Wallace Construction Company - Gary Wallace Mr. Gary Wallace addressed the Commission. He stated that because of an error in communication regarding a property being in the Historic District, a certificate of appropriateness had not been obtained. Mr. Wallace requested the Commission to allow Mr. Richardson to approve a certificate of appropriateness to pour the foundation and frame the structure. He stated that he will also begin to implement the procedure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness to complete construction. Mr. Wallace presented plans to the Commission for their perusal. In addition, Mr. Wallace staled that he will supply the Commission with a list of materials to be used in the construction. Chairman Richardson asked for a motion. Commissioner Broussard made a motion to give Mr. Richardson permission to grant a certificate of appropriateness specifying that approved materials are used. Commissioner Hallmark seconded the motion. The motion carried 8:0:1 (Farah). Historic Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes September 1 I, 2000 Mr. Wallace thanked the Commission for their time. Commissioner Jordan asked Mr. Richardson if a copy of the historic guidelines could be sent to all the contractors in the area. Mr. Richardson stated that it would be done. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.