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DATE: August 9, 1999
TO: Historic Landmark Commission
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Director
SUBJECT: Request for approval of a certificate of appropriateness to demolish a residential
structure at 1793-99 Liberty
FILE: CA-399
The Planning Director recommends approval of this request.
The City of Beaumont Clean Community Department has tagged the two-family structure
at 1793--99 as substandard and in need of demolition. The structure was inspected and
found to be in violation of the City of Beaumont Code of Ordinances pertaining to
dangerous structures (see attached Inspection Report). The Clean Community Department
is asking that the Historic Landmark Commission grant permission to demolish this
structure.
In June, 1997 Mr. Lester Tanton, property owner, indicated that he would enter into a
work program. As of this date, no work program has been entered into.
The Texas Historical Commission (THC) conducted a review of the property on October
17, 1997 and found the property to be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
under Criterion C for architecture.
The structure is listed in the 1989 SPARE Beaumont. The house was built c. 1905 and is
of the Queen Anne style.
The City has determined that needed repairs exceed 50% of the appraised value ($4,400
improvements; $9,900 total).
The Historic Landmark Commission is asked to review this structure for historical
significance and if it should be demolished.
Exhibits are attached.