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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6-14-99 HLC MinutesHISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION June 14, 1999 City Council Chambers - 3:30 p.m. The June 14, 1999, Historic Landmark Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Tracy Richardson. Commission members present: Commission members absent: Chairman Tracy Richardson Vice -Chairman Michael O'Rear Commissioner Dale Hallmark Commissioner Marie Broussard Commissioner Leonie Bodin Commissioner Jamie Credle Commissioner Philip Long Commissioner Julia Levy Commissioner Shaheen Farah Commissioner Denise Shelton Commissioner Terrence Holmes Commissioner Cathy Belt Councitmembers present: Councilmember Andrew Cokinos Councilmember Lulu Smith Staff present: Nancy Nicholas, Recording Secretary; Cheryl Robinson, Senior Planner and Adina Abshire, Planning Technician APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Chairman Tracy Richardson asked if there were any changes or additions to the minutes. There being none, the minutes were accepted as mailed. REGULAR MEETING 1) CA-383: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to paint a garage apartment Location: 250 N. 7th Applicant: Bruce lbach Ms. Cheryl Robinson, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Hisloric Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes June 14, 1999 The applicant wishes to paint the garage apartment at 250 North 7th Strect a light pastel lavender with cream trim. The garage apartment is not listed in SPARE Beaumont. Paint samples were distributed and slides of the property were shown. Ms. Robinson stated that Mr. Ibach was in the audience to answer questions. Chairman Richardson asked if there were any questions for Ms. Robinson or Mr. Ibach. There being none, Chairman Richardson asked for a motion on CA-383. Commissioner O'Rear made a motion to approve CA-383 and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Hallmark. The motion carried 9:0. 2) CA-384: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior renovations to a house Location: 2275 Broadway Applicant: Bruce Ibach Ms. Cheryl Robinson, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. The applicant wishes to renovate the house at 2275 Broadway. The Historic Landmark Commission approved a request for demolition in December 1998. The property had been tagged by Clean Community, j Renovations include demolishing and rebuilding the front porch, leveling, painting the house white with cream trim and replacing the old stucco skirt with 501 siding to match the existing siding. Since the original City Council -approved work program expired in May and no work had been done before that time, Clean Community will be taking this structure back before City Council for demolition. If Mr. Ibach's proposed work meets with the approval of the Historic Landmark Commission, it was recommended that the Certificate of Appropriateness be approved subject to Mr. Ibach receiving City Council's approval of another work program. Ms. Robinson stated that Mr. Ibach was available for questions. Chairman Richardson asked if there were any questions or comments for Ms. Robinson or Mr. Ibach.. Chairman Richardson asked Mr. Ibach how long he had owned the house. Mr. Ibach stated he had owned the house a long time. Commissioner Broussard wanted to know when the first work program was initiated and Mr. Ibach staled approximately a year ago. Chairman Richardson wanted to know if any work was done during the year. Mr. Ibach stated that the front end of the porch was removed, along with the roof tile, lattice work and beams. These items will be reused in the repair of the house. Mr. Ibach also stated that because of unexpected damage discovered, a time on repairs could only be approximated. Commissioner Hallmark asked Mr. Ibach what his plans were once the structure was completed. Mr. Ibach responded that it will be used as a residential single family dwelling. Historic Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes June 14,1999 With no further discussion, Chairman Richardson asked for a motion on CA-384. Commissioner O'Rear made a motion to approve CA-384 and Commissioner Long seconded the motion. The motion to approve CA-384 carried 9:0. 3) Revolving Loan Fund (Financial Report) Ms. Robinson reported that $23,688.17 was available in the loan fund. 4) Chairman's Report - No report OTHER BUSINESS Chairman Richardson asked that Mr. Steve Richardson update the Historic Landmark Commission on the status of the Gulf Sierra property at the next meeting. In addition, Chairman Richardson asked to have Mr. Sam Pullig report on the progress the Beaumont Spindletop Committee. Chapman Richardson also requested that issues relating to the demolition of historic structures be put on the agenda for the next meeting. ADJOURN With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.