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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3-13-00 HLC MinutesThe March 13, 2000, Historic Landmark Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Tracy Richardson. Commission Members Present: Commission Members Absent: Chairman Tracy Richardson Commissioner Terrence Holmes Commissioner Julia Levy Commissioner Denise Shelton Commissioner Michael O'Rear Commissioner Shaheen Farah Commissioner Jamie Credle Commissioner Dale Hallmark Commissioner Leonie Bodin Commissioner Philip Long Commissioner Marie Broussard Commissioner Cathy Belt Staff present: Stephen Richardson, Secretary; Nancy Nicholas, Recording Secretary; and Adina Abshire, Planning Technician. Also present: Councilman -at -Large Andrew Cokinos APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Chairman Tracy Richardson asked for approval of the minutes of February 14, 2000. Commissioner Farah made a motion to approve the minutes and Commissioner Shelton seconded the motion. The motion to approve the minutes of the February 14, 2000 meeting carried 9:0. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION March 13, 2000 REGULAR MEETING Mr. Richardson asked that CA-468 be first on the agenda to allow time for the Lees to arrive at the meeting. 2) CA-468: Request for approval of a certificate of appropriateness for the extension of a breakfast room on the south side of the house. Location: 2495 Louisiana Applicant: Carole and Paul Mattingly Mr. Steve Richardson presented the staff report. The applicants wish to build an extension of their breakfast room on the south side of their house. A 13' 9'/2H x 8' extension is proposed so that there will be more room in the kitchen, Two windows and a door will be recycled in the construction. Three new windows that will match the style of the existing windows will be installed as well. The existing roofline will be used and the new siding will be milled to match existing siding. The color of the extension will match the rest of the house. Exhibits are attached. Slides were shown of the subject property. Mr. Richardson stated that Mrs. Mattingly was in the audience to answer any questions. Mrs. Carole Mattingly, 2495 Louisiana, addressed the Commission. She outlined the extension that will be added to the house. She stated that two windows that were to be recycled are not the same. Therefore, wood french doors that will remain closed, will be installed instead of windows. With no further discussion, Chairman Richardson asked for a motion on CA- 468. Commissioner O'Rear made a motion to approve the request and was seconded by Commissioner Hallmark. The motion carried 9:0. 3) Revolving Loan Fund (Financial Report) Mr. Richardson reported that approximately $41,000 was available. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION March 13, 2000 4) Chairman's Report Mr. Richardson reported that the Beaumont Spindletop Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2000. Mr. Richardson stated that grant applications will be reviewed and selected for monetary commitments. Chairman Richardson also stated that the Tracy Byrd concert will be held on March 31, 2000. An area wide celebration will be held on January 10, 2001. Other details will be reported as they become available. OTHER BUSINESS 1) CLG Report Mr. Richardson reported that the Beaumont Plaza Holiday Inn Hotel has been reserved for the CLG Conference on October 12 - 14, 2000. Thursday night activities will be held at the McFaddin-Ward House and Friday night activities will be held at Gladys City. Catering details are being investigated by Commissioner Broussard and Adina Abshire, Planning Technician. Mr. Richardson is in charge of obtaining speakers for the conference. Further details will be announced as they become available. Mr. Richardson noted that monies had been donated by the Commission and the state for the restoration of the George Millard statue. A book published about the top monument restorations in the state of Texas recognizes the George Millard Statue. A copy was provided to the Commission for their perusal. Mr. Richardson reported several dumpsters being placed on the city right-of- way. The ordinance states that a dumpster must be setback at least 25' or screened. The ordinance is being enforced within the Historic District, but not within the City. Discussion followed regarding enforcement issues. Mr. Richardson asked the Commission if a time limit should be placed on Certificates of Appropriateness. Discussion followed concerning the amount of time that should be allowed. Other problems in the district include property with curb cuts where the grass has grown over the driveway and being cited as parking on the grass. Preservation Week will be held May 14 - 20, 2000. A committee meeting will be scheduled and members will be notified. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION March 13, 2000 Note: The following case was heard at the end of the meeting pending arrival of the Lees. 1) CA-455: Request for approval of a certificate of appropriateness for the installation of air conditioning ducts and vinyl siding over the ducts on the exterior of a commercial structure. Location: 797 N 5th Street Applicant: Bryan Lee Note: At the January 10, 2000, Historic Landmark Commission meeting, the Commission voted to table CA-455 for sixty (50) days to enable the Lees to develop another option for the Commission to consider. Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. The property owner installed air conditioning ducts on the exterior of the restaurant structure at 797 N. 5th. The property owner stated that the duct work was necessary to centrally air condition the structure. He also stated that broken and unsightly window units were removed upstairs and that floor ducts that were hazardous to people walking were removed downstairs. The vinyl siding that is being used to cover up the exterior ducts will match the existing vinyl siding on the structure. Slides were presented of the subject property. The Lees submitted a proposal to satisfy recent complaints regarding the recent addition of ductwork, however the Lees did not attend the meeting and therefore were not available to discuss the proposal. The applicants were mailed a notice of the meeting. Mr. Lee was hand -delivered a second notice, as well, by Mrs. Adina Abshire. Discussion followed regarding the proposal. Commissioner O'Rear made a motion to table CA-455 until the next meeting on April 10, 2000. Commissioner Levy seconded the motion. The motion to table CA-455 carried 4: (O'Rear, Levy, Farah, Credle) 2: (Hallmark, Long), 2: (Richardson, Shelton). Commisssioner Terrence Holmes arrived at 4:35 p.m. Mr.Richardson will inform Mr. and Mrs. Lee of the decision and ask them to attend the next meeting. With no further business the meeting was adjourned. 4