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DATE: April 13, 1998
TO: Historic Landmark Commission \
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Director 6 I
SUBJECT: Request for approval of a certificate of appropriateness for the demolition of a
residential structure located at 1775 Broadway.
FILE: CA- 235
STAFF REPORT A
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The City of Beaumont Clean Community Department has tagged the single family
structure at 1775 Broadway 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
Division is asking that the Historic Landmark Commission grant permission to demolish
this structure,
The Texas Historical Commission (THC) conducted a review of the property and found
that the property is not eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
The property is listed in the 1989 SPARE Beaumont survey. SPARE states that the
structure was built c. 1905 and is of the Queen Anne style. SPARE further states that the
house is a good example of larger middle class homes built in Beaumont after the first
Spindletop boom. The house was in good condition in 1989 but has deteriorated since.
SPARE did state that unsympathetic alterations to the house severely detract from its
architectural integrity. i
The City has determined that needed repairs exceed 50% of the appraised value ($24,150
improvements; $32,630 total).
The Historic Landmark Commission is asked to review this structure for historical
significance and if it should be demolished.
Exhibits are attached.