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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-11-99 HLC Minutes*MINUTES* HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION October 11, 1999 City Council Chambers - 3:30 p.m. ROLL CAS APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Commission members present: AGENDA Chairman Tracy Richardson Commissioner Terrence Holmes Commissioner Marie Broussard Commissioner Leonie Bodin Commissioner Philip Long Commissioner Denise Shelton Commissioner Julia Levy Commissioner Jamie Credle Commissioner Michael O'Rear Commissioner Shaheen Farah Commission members absent: Commissioner Dale Hallmark Commissioner Cathy Belt Councilmembers present: Councilmember Andrew Cokinos Councilmember Lulu Smith Staff present: Stephen Richardson, Planning Manager, Adina Abshire, Planning Technician and Nancy Nicholas, Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Chairman Tracy Richardson asked if there were any changes or additions to the September 13, 1999 minutes. Corrections were noted that Commissioner Broussard was present at the September 13, 1999, meeting and Commissioner Bodin was absent at the September 13, 1999, meeting. HIS'iOR1C LANDMARK COMMISSION MEE G MINUTES -OMBER 11,19" PUBLIC HEARING 1) Endorsement of FY 2000 Application Mr. Steve Richardson, Planning Manager, presented the CLG Application to the Commission. Mr. Richardson stated that the CLG sub -committee met to discuss various ideas on which to base the program theme. The synopsis of the committee was a heritage tourism theme because of the Spindletop celebration taking place. Monies for the convention will be obtained from the Texas Historic Commission and registration fees. The deadline for the application is October 27, 1999. Chairman Richardson asked if there were any questions for Mr. Richardson There being none, he asked for a motion. Commissioner Broussard made a motion to approve the application for funds for the CLG Conference. Commissioner Credle seconded the motion. The motion to approve the application for CLG funds carried 10:0. REGULAR MEETING 2) CAA28: Request for approval of a certificate of appropriateness to install a metal roof on a house. Location: 2620 Hazel Applicant: Grover Morris The Planning Manager, Stephen Richardson, presented the staff report and recommended denial of this request. The 1991 SPARE Beaumont states that this house was built c.1928 and is of the Craftsman style. SPARE states that the house is a common example of houses built in Beaumont during the 1920's. SPARE also states that at the time of the survey, the house was in fair condition with moisture problems evident. Section 30-21.2 of the Zoning Ordinance states that metal roofing is a permitted roofing material. The ordinance also states the roof materials and colors must compliment the style and overall color scheme of the building or structure. Slides were presented of the subject property. Mr. Richardson stated that Mr. Grover Morris was in the audience to answer questions. Chairman Richardson asked if there were any questions for Mr. Richardson. Commissioner O'Rear asked Mr. Richardson if his reason for denial was that the roof would not compliment the house. Mr. Richardson stated yes. Mr. Grover Moms addressed the Commission. Mr. Morris presented pictures of structures that have metal roofs on them. HISMRIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING MINMS - OCTOBER 11.1999 Discussion followed between the Commission and Mr. Moms regarding the advantages of metal roofing. Commissioner Broussard asked Mr. Morris what color he wanted to paint his house and what color roof he would like to have. Mr. Morris replied that he wanted a light color. Commissioner O'Rear asked Mr. Morris if he would be willing to work with the Planning and Zoning Division regarding a suitable color for the roof. Mr. Morris replied that he would. Commissioner Farah asked Mr. Morris what style he wanted, He replied that he would like the ridges on the roof close together. Additional discussion followed regarding the exact type of roof and color scheme that would be appropriate. Commissioner O'Rear made a motion to approve CA-428 with the stipulations that: L) The color and type of metal roof be matched as close as possible to a photograph furnished by Mr. Morris, which will be placed in the file and, 2) Mr. Morris be required to work with Planning and Zoning in selecting an appropriate color as long as the color is in the acceptable color range. If this is not acceptable to Mr. Morris, he will be required to appear before the Commission to apply for another color. Commissioner Shelton seconded the motion. The motion to approve CA-428 carried 10:0. 3) CA432: Request for approval of a certificate of appropriateness to relocate an existing residential structure to another location within the Oaks Historic District and to build a new warehouse loading dock. Location: 25 N 4th Street Applicant: Coastal Welding Supply Mr. Steve Richardson presented the staff report and recommended approval of this request. Coastal Welding Supply is requesting a certificate of appropriateness to build a warehouse/loading dock on Lot A, Blocks 22 and 24. On this lot sits an exiting house. Coastal Welding is also requesting a certificate of appropriateness to relocate this house to another location in the Oaks Historic District. The new structure will be a pre-engineered metal building with metal wal Is and roof. The structure will be similar to the existing Coastal Welding Supply Building. Also included in the expansion will be a solid wood screening fence with decorative landscaping along the west property line of Lot 4 and the southern property lines of Lots 5 and 6. Coastal Welding Supply is an existing business that has been at this location for a number of years. The entire block is zoned HI (Heavy Industrial). Mr. Richardson also recommended that some thought be given to removing this property from the historic district. Slides were presented of the subject property. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION M£E-nNG MINUTES • OLFOBER 11,1999 Commissioner Broussard asked if, when the district was created, were all businesses that faced 4th Street, exempt from being included in the Historic District. Mr. Richardson replied yes. He further stated that apparently because of a house sitting on the property, it was considered residential and included in the district. Chairman Richardson then asked if there were any questions for Mr. Richardson. There being none, Mr. John Hoim,Fittz & Shipman, addressed the Commission. He introduced Mr. Al Mazock and Mr. Chuck Mazock, father and son owner of Coastal Welding Supply. Mr. Holm also introduced Mr. Ronnie Jones, Architect. Mr. Holm stated that Coastal Welding Supply employs about fifty people and wish to expand their facilities. Upon completion of the expansion, the facility will enhance the area by providing proper storage space and decorative landscaping along the property line. Proper landscaping will include an appropriate fence and shrubbery. Chairman Richardson asked if there were any questions for Mr. Holm or suggestions forthcoming. There being none, Chairman Richardson asked for a motion. Commissioner Farah made a motion to approve CA-432 as provided for the appropriate greenbelt working in conjunction with the Planning Commission. Commissioner Long seconded the motion. The motion to approve CA-432 carried 10:0. Chairman Richardson asked for a motion for Mr. Richardson to proceed with appropriate measures to remove the houses currently on property owned by Coastal Welding Supply from the Historic District. Discussion followed regarding the removal of the structures. Commissioner O'Rear made a motion to remove Lot A from the Historic District. Commissioner Broussard seconded the motion and the motion carried 10:0. 4) CA 434: Request for approval of a certificate of appropriateness for placing tin on the bottom third of a pre-existing wood screening fence in the front yard of a residential structure. Location: 2525 south Applicant: Bobby Armitage Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. The owner of the house has replaced the bottom third of a pre-existing wood fence with tin. This was done without a certificate of appropriateness. The fence was constructed entirely of wood. See. 30-21.2 of the Zoning Ordinance states that a fence in a front or comer side yard must be constructed of wrought iron, wood or brick The Planning Manager recommends denial of this request. 4 HISMRIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEMIN0 MWITS .O=BER 11,1999 Slides were presented of the subject property. One complaint was received by the Planning and Zoning Department. Chairman Richardson asked if there were any questions for Mr. Richardson. There being none, the applicant was asked to address the Commission. Mrs. Robin Armitage stated that the work was done about a month ago. She also stated that she was not aware of the Historic District regulations that govern fences. Chairman Richardson asked Mrs. Armitage is she had investigated any other types of fences and she replied that she had. Discussion centered around the overall appearance of the fence and measures that could be taken in order for thb Commission to approve the request. Chairman Richardson asked for a motion. Commissioner O'Rear made a motion to approve the request with the following condition 1) The fence be darkened and lattice work installed over the tin so a neutral effect will be presented. Commissioner Holmes seconded the motion and the motion to approve CA- 434 with the above stated condition carried 10:0. OTHER BUSINESS 5) Demolition of structures - Mr. Stephen Bonczek, City Manager addressed the Commission. Commissioner Farah asked what could be done about persons deliberately letting property decline and weeds growing out of control with the City bearing the cost of maintenance. Mr. Bonczek replied that the policy has been changed and reimbursement of the costs will be recovered by legal means, if necessary. Any contractual costs incurred by the City will also be included. A status report will be provided to the Commission by the legal department. Commissioner Long asked if property changes hands and a lien becomes due and payable, can permits be withheld to prevent any type of work being performed until the City has been compensated. Mr. Bonczek replied that permits cannot be denied. Mr. Bonczek also stated that the City is in the process of improving and raising the level of code enforcement on lots that need cutting. Chairman Richardson thanked Mr. Bonczek for speaking to the Commission. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES • OCTUDER I I, 1999 6) Appeal to City Council - 2425 Angelina Mr. Richardson stated that Ms. Rhonda McMullen appealed the Historic Landmark Commission's decision to deny her request for a chain link fence and that the City Council had upheld the Commission's decision. Commissioner Shelton asked how the decision would be enforced. Mr. Richardson replied that a certified letter had been sent to Ms. McMullen stating that the fence would have to be taken down. 7) Mr. Richardson stated that Ms. Peggy Pierre was in the audience to address the Commission concerning the property at 1695 Milam. Ms.' Pierre stated that she would like to have the house designated as a Historic Landmark in order to develop a cultural and heritage center. Chairman Richardson stated that in order for a historic designation to be put on the home, a plan would need to be presented. Dr. Smith, City Council Member, stated that before anything can be done, possession has to be gained from the owner. Commissioner Holmes left at 3:45 p.m. Chairman Richardson asked if there were any more questions. Commissioner Broussard made a motion for Mr. Richardson to initiate the proper procedures to obtain a Historic Landmark designation for 1695 Milam. Commissioner Shelton seconded the motion and the motion carried 9:0 ADJOURN With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.