HomeMy WebLinkAboutCA-178DATE: April 14, 1997
TO: Historic Landmark Commission
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Director
SUBJECT: Request to consider an application for a certificate of appropriateness to renovate the
exterior of an existing single family structure located at 1645 Orange St.
FILE: CA-178
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Director recommends approval of this request to renovate the exterior of an existing
single family structure located at 1645 Orange St.
The existing structure was built c. 1905. It is of the Classical Revival/Stick style. The house was
originally built for Benjamin Shipley, a Jefferson County Clerk. The house has a City of Beaumont
Historic Marker.
The current owner recently bought the house to be used for his residence. The house has been vacant
for awhile and is showing serious signs of deterioration. The most critical defect is the roof on the
rear portion of the house. It is leaking badly and causing extensive interior damage. In addition, the
house needs to be leveled. The applicant will reroof the house, repair siding, level the house and
replace windows and doors previously boarded up. Balcony rails once located on the second floor
will be duplicated from other homes of that time period. Eventually a wood fence with posts that
would replicate the balcony rails is to be constructed.
The garage is to be reroofed, siding and windows repaired, a metal stairway installed and foundation
leveled.
Exhibits are attached.