HomeMy WebLinkAboutCA-208DATE: February 9, 1998
TO: Historic Landmark Commission
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Director
SUBJECT: Request for approval of a certificate of appropriateness for the demolition of a
single family structure at 2198 Liberty
Flu: CA-208
STAFF REPORT
The City of Beaumont Clean Community Department has tagged the single family
structure at 2198 Liberty 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.
The Texas Historical Commission (THC) conducted a review of the property and found
the property to be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places under Criteria C as
a good example of turn of the century L-plan (see attached National Register Criteria).
THC stated that the structure retains a moderate degree of integrity and would be a
contributing member of a potential historic district. The property is not included in the
SPARE Beaumont survey.
The City has determined that needed repairs exceed 50% of the appraised value ($4,900
improvements; $13,860 total).
The Historic Landmark Commission is asked to review this structure for historical
significance and if it should be demolished.
Exhibits are attached.