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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5-11-98 HLC MinutesThe May 11, 1998 Historic Landmark Commission meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Michael O'Rear. The following Commissioners were present: Commissioner Michael O'Rear Commissioner Jamie Credle Commissioner Cathy Belt Commissioner Leonie Bodin Commissioner Marie Broussard Commissioner Julia Levy Commissioner Dale Hallmark Commissioner Terrence Holmes The following Commissioners were absent: Commissioner Tracy Richardson Commissioner Denise Shelton Commissioner Shaheen Farah Staff present: Stephen Richardson, Secretary; Nancy Nicholas, Recording Secretary; Stanley Hatcher, Planning Technician; Also present: Councilman -at -Large Andrew Cokinos, Councilmember Lulu Smith APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Broussard to approve the minutes of the April 13, 1998 meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Belt and motion to approve carried 8:0. REGULAR MEETING 1) CA-242: Request for approval of a certificate of appropriateness for construction of two additions, a new driveway and a new fence. Location: 2555 Long Applicant: Mr. and Mrs. John Kimmel Steve Richardson presented the staff report. Mr. and Mrs. John Kimmel, applicants, are requesting a certificate of appropriateness to construct two additions on the east and south sides of their house, reconstruct their driveway, and build a new fence along the east property line. tMORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION Mey 11,1998 The applicants propose extending the south wall of the living room 4 feet. Interior walls will be removed and a new space for the kitchen and breakfast area will be created. Windows in this addition will be replaced with multi -light windows to match the other wood -framed windows in the house. French doors will also be added. The exterior finish will be the same as the existing siding. The roof line for the addition will be a 5:12 pitch. A 14' 6" section of the east wall will be extended 4 feet. This space will become a new bathroom area. The siding will be brick to match the house. The angle of the roof line will match that of the house. In addition, the existing driveway is to be replaced with a new driveway and moved 3 feet to the west. A new 8 foot tall fence, tapering down to a 4 foot fence is proposed on the east property line. The 4 foot tall portion of the fence will extend to the front property line. The 4 foot tall portion of the fence will extend to the front property line. A 4 foot tall fence is allowed in the front yard. The house is listed in the 1991 SPARE Beaumont Survey. SPARE states that the house was built c.1938 and is an example of an early split-level house in Beaumont. Councilmember Lulu Smith arrived. Slides of the property were shown. Mr. and Mrs. Kimmel were in the audience to answer questions. Vice Chairman O'Rear asked if there was anyone who wished to address CA-242. Mr. and Mrs. Casey Kovak spoke in opposition to the addition of the new fence and the driveway. They addressed the Commission with their reasons for objecting to the fence being built on the property line and presented pictures of the property in question. Mr. and Mrs. John Kimmel, 2555 Long, addressed the Commission. They presented pictures of their property and explained why they wanted a new fence and driveway. Vice Chairman O'Rear closed the Public Hearing. There being no further discussion,Vice Chairman O'Rear asked for a motion to consider CA- 242 for approval of the additions to the house only. The Certificate of Appropriateness for the fence and driveway will be decided by the Planning Director. Commissioner Broussard made a motion to approve CA-242 for additions to the house only. Commissioner Holmes seconded the motion and was approved 8:0. Mr. Richardson stated that he would ask the Traffic Engineer to inspect the property before making a ruling with regards to the fence. HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION May 11,19% 2) Revolving Loan Fund Mr. Richardson reported that $35,000 is available in the Historic Loan Fund. 3) Chairman's Report No report OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Richardson updated the Commission on the plans for the celebration of Spindletop 2001. He also reminded the Commissioners that the Beaumont Preservation Awards Ceremony was to be held at 5:00 p.m. at the Tyrrell Historical Library. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.