HomeMy WebLinkAbout98-TE-11DATE: July 13, 1998
TO: Historic Landmark Commission
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Director
SUBJECT: Request for approval of a certificate of appropriateness for
FILE: 98-TE- 11
STAFF REPORT
1919 SJD Beaumont, Ltd. has requested a historical tax exemption for the property located
at 381 College Ave. This property is included in the Downtown Commercial National
Register District and has been identified in the 1977 SPARE as a building compatible with
the district.
A historical tax exemption is for a term of ten years and holds the existing taxable value
of the structure at its present value. The property is currently appraised at $111,430. The
tax exemption applies to the improvements only.
The law firm of Sheldon, Jordan & Dunham, L. L.P. , Scot E. Sheldon, President, wishes
to convert the old Lamb's Building into the firm's law offices. It is the owner's intent to
rehabilitate the building in compliance with the Secretary of the Interior Standards for
Rehabilitation in order to secure the Rehabilitation Tax Credit. To comply with those
standards, all plans will be submitted to the Texas Historical Commission for their review.
A detailed description of work to be done is included in Exhibits C, E and F.
The dollar amount of the improvements that the applicant wishes to make comes to
$483,813 (includes both interior and exterior renovations). The dollar amount of
improvements to the structure far exceeds the current value of the entire property.
If this application is approved by the Historic Landmark Commission and City Council,
the proposed rehabilitation or restoration must be completed and verified by the Historic
Landmark Commission.
Exhibits are attached.
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HISTORIC DISTRICT
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Intrusion to the district
381 COLLEGE
THE STATE OF TEXAS
1 * AFFIDAVIT FOR APPLICATION
* HISTORIC STRUCTURE PRESERVATION
* TAX EXEMPTION
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
BEFORE ME, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the County of Jefferson, State of
Texas, on this day personally appeared Scot E. Sheldon, President of SJD Investments, Inc., as
General Partner of 1919 SJD Beaumont, Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership, hereinafter referred to
as "Affiant", who being by me first duly sworn upon his oath states as follows:
I.
My name is Scot E. Sheldon, and I am the President of SJD Investments, Inc., a Texas
Corporation having its principal office and principal place of business in Beaumont, Jefferson County,
Texas, being the General Partner of 1919 SJD Beaumont, Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership also
having its principal office and place of business in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. 1-have-the
authority and capacity to make and execute this Affidavit on behalf of said Corporation.
Furthermore, I have personal knowledge of the facts and allegations contained herein, constituting
the sworn statement of said Corporation.
II.
In accordance with Section 25-59 of the City of Beaumont Tax Exemption Process for
Historical Sites:
A. The legal description of the property proposed for certification is attached hereto as
Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference;
B. Proof oftitle to be placed in the name of 1919 SJD Beaumont, Ltd. is contained in the
title commitment attached hereto as Exhibit `B" and incorporated herein by reference;
C. The subject site is a historically significant site in need of tax relief to encourage
preservation all as more particularly set forth in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein
by reference. Further, the building is located in the Beaumont Commercial District, a National
Register Historic District, a map of which is set forth in Exhibit "C-1" attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference, and the building is listed in Spare Beaumont;
D. Proof that taxes or other assessments are not delinquent on the subject property is
attached hereto as Exhibit "D" and incorporated herein by reference;
E. The most recent set of plans for the historic structure's restoration or rehabilitation,
as prepared by the Affiant's architect, Mr. Vincent P. Hauser, is attached hereto as Exhibit "E" and
incorporated herein by reference. The scope of the proposed interior renovation is subject to
reduction based on cost estimates.
F. The most recent statement of costs for the restoration or rehabilitation work is
attached hereto as Exhibit "F" and incorporated herein by reference;
G. A projection of the estimated construction time and predicted completion date of the
historic restoration or rehabilitation is attached hereto as Exhibit "G" and incorporated herein by
reference;
H. Affiant hereby authorizes members of the City of Beaumont Historical Landmark
Commission and City Officials to visit and inspect the property proposed for certification and the
records and books of 1919 SJD Beaumont, Ltd. as may be reasonably necessary to certify that the
property in question is in substantial need of restoration or rehabilitation; and
The proposed use for the property will be as law offices for the firm of Sheldon,
Jordan & Dunham, L.L.P., as more particularly described in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
SCOT E. SHELDON, President
SUBSCRIBED and SWORN TO before me by the said SCOT E. SHELDON, this
day of June, 1998, to certify which witness my hand and seal of office.
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JILL M. HUGHES
Notary POW, State of Texas
MY COMM. EXP. Aug. 4,1908
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
NO ARY PUBLIC, SIATE OF TEXAS
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared SCOT E.
SHELDON, President of SJD Investments, Inc., General Partner of 1919 SJD Beaumont, Ltd.
Q' known to me
O proved to me on the oath of
or through
to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that
he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, in the capacity therein
stated and as the act and deed of said corporation.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE ON THIS til.p
1998, AY OF JUKE,
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JILL M. HUGHES
Notary Publle, Stale of Texas
M Comm. Exp. Aug. 4, {8B8 NO Y PUBLIC, STA OF TEXAS
EXHIBIT "A"
A11 of Lot 167, and the 30 ft. x 60 ft. wide portion off of the
Interior NE end of Lot 170, and the 30 ft. x 60 ft. wide portion oft of
the interior SW end of Lot 171, all in Block 37, of the original Town
Site of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, according to the verified
copy of the original map thereof recorded in Volume 448, Page 249, Deed
Records, in the office of the County Clerk of Jefferson County, Texas,
together with improvements thereon.
Lots Numbers One Hundred -Sixty-five (165) and One Hundred Sixty-six
(166) in Block Number Thirty seven (37) Original Townsite of Beaumont,
Jefferson County, Texas, as per Hap of record in Volume 448, Page 249,
Deed Records, in the office of the County Clerk of Jefferson County,
texas, together with improvements thereon.
TRACT I1:
Twenty toot (20) easement, specific and being perpetual, as set out and
described in Warranty Deed recorded under Cleric's File No. 8438921 of
the Real Property Records of Jefferson County, Texas.
JEFFER,SON COUNTY TITLE C"ANY
EXFHBIT "C"
VINCENT P. HAUSER
ARCHITECT
1205 West Ord Street Austin, Texas 79751
tel.:512-452-3041 fax:512-452-0930
12 May, 11998
Board of Directors and Design Review Committee
Beaumont Main Street
Beaumont, TX
Re: Lamb's Building Loan Application
381 College
Scope of Work
Design Information
General Approach:
It is the owner's intent to rehabilitate the Lamb's Building in compliance with the
Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation in order to secure the
Rehabilitation Tax Credit. In order to comply with the Standards, the owner will make
submissions to the Texas Historical Commission who will review the project prior to
forwarding the eventual design to the National Park Service for their final review and
approval. In this context, we would like to make our submission for your review and
approval, with the understanding that we may need to make changes to the design in
order to comply with THC and NPS reviews. Separately, we will be making submissions
for building code. and accessibility reviews that may also require modifications to the
design and scope of work. Based on a preliminary meeting with the Texas Historical
Commission, the project description that follows generally complies with the standards,
subject to the detailed treatment as the documents are developed.
Exterior, North Elevation:
First Floor: Repair existing storefront and doors. Some reglazing may be required to
comply with the building code, in addition to exit hardware on doors. The east door may
be secured in place. Metal panels covering the west bay will be removed and replaced
with new storefront. The configuration will depend on evidence of historic material.
Second Floor: Repair existing windows and reglaze as required. Repair crack in
masonry, clean and repoint as required, The scope of the repointing work has not been
determined.
Exterior, East Elevation:
Patch and repair plaster and paint, add new windows as shown on the drawings. Address
drainage problem at parking lot in conjunction with adjacent property owner.
Exterior, South Elevation:
Remove metal siding and canopy, repair existing overhead doors or add new doors as
called for on the drawings. Repair existing windows. Additional repairs may be required
based on the condition of the exterior exposed after the removal of the metal.
Exterior, West Elevation:
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Remove metal siding and canopy, add new windows as shown on the drawings. Repair
existing masonry based on the conditions exposed by the siding removal.
Exterior, General:
Roof:
Paint preparation, masonry cleaning, mortar and plaster repairs, and other repair
protocols will comply with the Secretary's Standards. For example, all masonry cleaning
will be non-destructive low-pressure wash, beginning with water or a mild detergent
treatment. Dutchman window repairs will be preferred to whole window replacement.
For colors, we are using Kevin Milstead's drawing as a starting point.
The scope of this work has not been completely determined, but will probably include
flashing and parapet repairs, repairs associated with new mechanical and vent
penetrations and similar work.
Signs and Awnings:
This work has not yet been determined, but we are using Kevin Milstead's sketches as a
starting point. The design may eventually include new awnings at a new building
entrance on the west facade, and at the rear of the building on the south facade.
Interior, First and Second Floors:
The interior will be rehabilitated for use as law offices for the owner. The general scope
includes new mechanical, electrical and plumbing work; retention of the existing
sprinkler system, new exit stairs, new communicating stair; a new entry on the west
facade; a gallery connecting offices along the west facade; and related work. As a general
approach, the owner intends to present the existing wood timber interior framing as a
feature where possible, as well as the original elevator and windows. There are no other
apparent historic features on the interior.
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EXHIBIT "F"
Bmt Shl 980625 Budget
6/25/98 Lamb's Building
381 College
Beaumont, TX
Sheldon, Jordan & Dunham, LLP
Vincent P. Hauser, Architect
Project Budget
First Floor: 7200
Second Floor: 1800
Total: 9000
Scope Cost SF
per sf
1.00 General Conditions 2.60 9,000
Supervision, Ins, Trash, Gen Labor
2.00 Sitework 1.25 91000
Interior & Ext selective demolition,
Landscaping, Site util
3.00 Concrete
1.00
Conc, Reinf steel, str repairs
4.00 Masonry
1.10
Clg & repoint,New openings, plas patch
i 5.00 Steel
1.20
Steel stairs
Steel columns
Miso steel
6.00 Carpentry
3.50
New stair, framing, millwork
7.00 Thermal and Moisture
7.50
Roofing & Insulation
8.00 Doors, Windows,Glass
3.35
Exterior Doors, storefront, hdwe, Int doors & Glazing
9.00 Finishes, Interior
6.50
Partitions, flooring, ceilings
10.00 Specialties
0.25
Toilet ptns, awnings, signs
11.00 Equipment
0.12
Appliances
12.00 Furnishings
0.00
13.00 Special Construction
0.00
r } 14.00 Elevator
0.00
Total
23,400
11,250
9,000
9,000
9,000
9,900
9,000
10,800
9,000
31,500
9,000
67,500
9,000
30,150
9,000
58,500
9,000
2,250
91000
11080
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Scope Cost SF Total
per st
15.40 Plumbing
4.50 9,000 40,500
Plumbing & Sprinklers
15.50 HVAC
8.50 9,000 76,500
16.00 Electrical
7.50 9,000 67,500
Subtotal
439,830
Contingency @ 10%
43,983
Total
483,813
Cost per square foot 53.76
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