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Home My WebLink About97-TE-10DATE: April 14, 1997 TO: Historic Landmark Commission FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Director SUBJECT: Request for approval of an application for a tax exemption for 1645 Orange St. FILE: 97-TE-10 STAFF REPORT The Planning Director recommends approval of this request. David Bienvenue has requested a historical tax exemption for 1645 Orange St, This house has a City of Beaumont Historic Marker. 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 $47,170. The tax exemption applies to the improvements only. Mr. Bienvenue wishes to renovate the house and garage for use as his personal residence. The roof needs to be replaced on both the house and garage. The foundations of both structures are to be leveled and exterior repairs made as needed. Interior renovations include new electrical and plumbing, central air and heat, crown molding, new baths and kitchen and restored fireplaces and floors. The dollar amount of the improvements that the applicant wishes to make at this time comes to $72,750 (includes both interior and exterior renovations). The dollar amount of improvements to the house far exceeds the current value of the entire property. The Planning Director recommends approval based upon the evidence presented within the application complying with Article IV of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont. 1645 Orange has a City of Beaumont Historic Designation. This house is a contributing structure to the neighborhood. Its renovation will significantly contribute to the revitalization of the Heart of the City neighborhood. 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. 1645 ORANGE AVENUE I AM PROUD TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REHABILITATE A PIECE OF COMMUNITY HISTORY THROUGH THE PRESERVATION LOAN PROGRAM. MY INTENTIONS ARE FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT IN MY HOME AND THE NEIGHBORING AREA. IF I AM ACCEPTED IN THE PROGRAM THE EXTERIOR WILL BE RESTORED TO EXCELLENT CONDITION. ROOFS, SIDING, LEVELING AND REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS AND DOORS PREVIOUSLY BOARDED UP IN THE PAST YEARS WILL BE PUT BACK INTO PLACE. BALCONY RAILS ONCE LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR WILL BE DUPLICATED FROM OTHER HOMES OF THAT ERA. FUTURE PLANS TO THE EXTERIOR ARE A SIX FOOT WOOD FENCE WITH TWO FOOT LATTICE PANELS IN THE BACK YARD AND COMPLETION OF THE ROTTED GARAGE STORAGE AREA. I WOULD LIKE TO MIRROR THE BALCONY RAILS WITH A WOOD FENCE SURROUNDING THE FRONT YARD. INTERIOR PLANS WILL INCLUDE NEW ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND PLUMBING, CENTRAL AIR AND HEAT, CROWN MOLDING, NEW BATHS AND KITCHEN AND RESTORED FIREPLACES AND FLOORS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION DAVID). BIENVENU PPR-0 �-- L 9'97 10: 13 FROM PT . FRTHUR I SD/ FOOD SRU. TO 1 00` B003732 P . 02 TAX EXEMP"I"ION "PUCATION Submitted by David J.Blenv+eau 1645 Orange, Beawnoat, TX 77701 1. Legal Dm# on: Lacs 15 aW 16, Block 14, Ogden Additi=, City of Deamxmt 2. Proof of title (see attached) 1 The wtject building is sigma for its outstanding architectural merit and its IM9 idstodc: value. The stru cute was built in 1905, the arch is Classical. Revival / Mick Style. Tho Anginal owner was DWamm Shipley, Jefferson Coin Clerk. The exteHor is two story with diamond asphalt sNogles, stick wood skiing, two story 'front gable portico with semi tical window in the gable, two Wed Ionia columns, . smond story single -light floor with sWlights, 1/1 sash windows, first story wraparound porch with paired Iode cohow, wood reed from door with sidelight , and transom, with a brick fomdation. The interior has six original fimpl4m, hardwood floors, eight foot poeket doom, Frets do=, Built in cobwvw and a sum uumm in the center of the horse. 71m proposed use is RMH zoning, family resided, ;Y MAt- 4. I?wa of taxes am not deimquent (see attached) 5. Set of plas for restoradAm of imitation (see aumbed) a. SUftwent of cost for exterior renovation: $30, .OD b. Statement of cost for in#erio:r r=vation: $42,750.00 7. Ft c#ion of consmniction time on the exterior is three maths. CDwpkW rntxior renov ti= is calmated at six nx)n hs. S. Members of the tavmmMon and the city officials are auderized to visit and inspect tM prop y proposed for cerpfleation attd the records and books of t* owner as teary to certify that the prety in question is in substantial need of restoration. of rehabilitation. HF'K-L4'r-LY'f IW:19 FRUN F'f .PRTHUR 1SD/ FUUD SKID IU 14H9HH03'T3a R.03 UAVtD JOMPH BMNVENU 1645 OUANGE 13EAUMOW, Tx 7MI Affi&vft J hereby certify that Pam. aA 3 of ft attached Application for Tax Exec explains accurately the hista& significance of the Amcture and drat the structure complies with the nquiremeM of S wtkm 25-58, Aaficle IW Exempfion for Hiswricauy St sites. Before me, tt unde rsig wA authority, on this day persmally appeared David J. Bienvenu, kwm to me to be the person whose name is sum to the foregoing inmtJmem. Given under band and sea, of the orrice this ,3/ day of March, 1997. N bTic, -State of Texas = -•.:^ N� AIRY P PUBLIC State a'F Texas OF Comm. Exp. 04.27-" t TOTAL P.03 EA5Y 1� T. u 1 r . • M i. S� 60 1 ro ► a r f Io T i i rp Jr . i14Q i i� ii ►� / WA14 I A i 6d ►o j � i� 4 1 i.l ✓ : h /! to Z? 1 �i �G � o rr,.. III{ ♦/i I I T f 0 � ro � 1 f � r /! ♦ K+O I ao AW U A�4 ,OHO 17 IJ .1r •' N u JT Jr of t y l0 �RR0 r I �\/! 1 l st '` � •. 44 _ ll {.i Tn 1 ;gyp � •� - -• SE 5-5 Site 20 1 9 1 645 Orange Avenue BEAUMONT, TEXAS HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY FORM - BEAUMONT HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMMSION JEF 1. county JEFFERSON City/Rural BEAUMONT BMT Name Address 1645 Oran a Avenue 5. USGS Quad No. 3094-111 site No. 2019* 6. Date: Factual Est. c. 1905 7. Architect/Builder Contractor 3. Owner Robert Lee LeJeune 8. Style/Type Classical Revival Stick St !e Address 1645 Orange Avenue Beaumont 7770E-5315 9. original Use DOMESTIC -sin le Dwellin 4. Block/Lot Oaden Lots 15-16 Block 14 SE 5-5 Present Use VACANT 10. Description: Two story, diamond asphalt shingle roof, stick style wood siding, 2 story front gable portico with semi-etlipticat window In gable, 2 fluted Ionic columns, second story single -light door with sidelights and awning, three 1/1 sash second story windows with metal awning, 1 second story window boarded -up, first story wraparound porch with paired Ionic columns, wood front door with sidelights and transom, 1/1 sash windows, brick foundation. 11. Present Condition Excellent. House is extreme! well -maintained. 12. Significance: The original owner was Benjamin Shipley, Jefferson County Clerk. The house is significant for its outstanding architectural merit. * May be eligible for National Register of Historic Places. 13. Relationship to Site 14. Bibliography Original Moved Date (Describe original Site) 15. Informant 16. Recorder Leslie Sharp Date 07-26-91 PHOTO DATA Black and white 35 ma negative I YEAR DRwR ROLL FRME ROLL FRME 91 25 21 to VIEW: S.W. Facade RECORDED BY: Leslie Shaw DATE: 07-26-91 F J CONSTRUCTION Franklin & Javis Atkins CONTRACT CONTRACT SUBMITTED TO,. NAME: David Bienvenu STREET: 1645 Orange Street CITY/ST: Beaumont, TX 77701 TELEPHONE: (409) 722-8338 (W) 962-7474 (F) 962-3747 We hereby contract to furnish all the materials and perform all the labor necessary for the completion of the following: FLAT ROOF ( Front Balcony, Side Porch, Side eyebrows & Back) Install roofing (Flat) Contractor shall replace roof cover as follows: Remove existing roof cover down to decking. Replace damage or rotten rafters Install new 1/2" CDX grade plywood decking when decking does not exist. Replace damaged or rotten decking with 1/2" CDX grade plywood. Remove metal at ridge, edge and valley. Replace damaged or rotten facia & soffit on entire structure Install brai roofing felt. Install metals at ridge, valley and edge. Install new brai roll roofing. Replace (3) missing slates Provide certificate of compliance from Texas Department of Insurance TOTAL S 6,925.00 FRONT & SIDE PORCH Repair or replace front porch decking with boards of similar kind Remove & replace damaged or rotten floor joist and support beams Repair or replace damaged column base TOTAL S 3,575.00 FRONT WINDOWS Install one wood windows at front left balcony. Window to be taken from back of house Install 3'0" wood or metal French door on the right side of balcony Install keyed lock & deadbolt set on French door Replace all broken window & door panes TOTAL $ 700.00 EXTERIOR SIDING REPAIRS Repair or replace all exterior surfaces if rotten or damaged including all window sills, frames, trim, base corners & frieze boards by nailing down all loose pieces, replacing missing, damaged or rotten pieces where found. TOTAL S 3,000.00 EXTERIOR PAINTING Pressure wash exterior surface. Caulk all exterior cracks, seams, and joints. Remove all loose, cracked and peeling paint by scraping. Paint exterior with white or tinted primer coat before finish coat of exterior latex paint. Paint shall be by Sherwin William or equal to. Final work shall result in a uniform, clean appearance. 2293 Broadway Beaumont TX 77701-1952 (409) 838-3555 Pager (409) 726-1419 2 David 13ienvenu Owner may select paint from color chart provided by contractor. Owner may select one body color & one trim color paint. TOTAL $ 5,000.00 EXTERIOR BALCONY RAIL Install rail around front balcony per customer diagram TOTAL S 1,100.00 FOUNDATION LEVELING BACK NEW ADDITION *NOTE* Repair Work Consists Of The Following: Jacking to remove any sags or bows New piers/bases where needed Termite shields all old & new blocks Maximum block and pad spacing for a two story shall be 6' Splice weak areas Beam splices shall be overlapped with joints supported by a pier with pad footing Wood shim depth from pier to beam shall not exceed 2" New wood shall be treated lumber and when in contact with concrete or ground shall be spaced with metal or felt paper Final work shall result in a structurally sound foundation All work to be guaranteed for one year MATERIALS Pressure treated #2 yellow pine or equal 6" x 6" inch sills or 8" x 8" Termite shield shall be of 13 gauge Piers shall be 8" x 8" x 12" Base shall be 16" x 16" x 4" *PLEASE TAKE NOTE* Contractor assumes no liability for any cracks in walls, doors, nor replacing interior or exterior items. Price includes replacing floor joists where needed. S 3,500.00 PEST CONTROL Shall be performed by a licensed professional pest control company using termiticides which bear a federal registration number of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Tenmiticides used may be Chloropyrifos ("Dursban TC") or Permathrin ("Dragnet" "Torpedo") or approved equal. Pest control applicator of the above shall furnish to the owner a Certificate of Warranty ,certifying that,the applied soil termiticide treatment will prevent infestation of subterranean termites for a period of (5) five years S 675.00 SCAFFOLD Install scaffold around up to fifty percent of the exterior of the house $ 800.00 GARAGE APARTMENT REPAIRS ROOF Install roofing (Gable/Hip) Contractor shall replace roof cover as follows: Remove existing roof cover down to decking. Remove metal at ridge, edge and valley. Replace damaged or rotten decking with 1/2" CDX grade plywood. Replace damaged or rotten facia & soffit Install 15 lb. roofing felt. Install metals at ridge, valley and edge. Install new architect shingles. Includes Turbines Provide certificate of compliance from Texas department of insurance TOTAL $ 1,800.00 2293 Broadway Beaumont TX 77701-1952 (409) 838-3555 Pager (409) 726-1419 3 David Bienvenu EXTERIOR SIDING REPAIRS Contractor shall repair and replace all exterior surfaces if rotten or damaged including all window sills, frames, trim, base corners & frieze boards by nailing down all loose pieces, replacing missing, damaged or rotten pieces where found. Replace all broken window panes TOTAL S 800.00 FOUNDATION LEVELING GARAGE *NOTE* Repair Work Consists Of The Following: Jacking to remove any sags or bows New piers/bases where needed Termite shields all blocks Maximum block and pad spacing for a one story shall be 8' Splice weak areas Beam splices shall be overlapped with joints supported by a pier with pad footing Wood shim depth from pier to beam shall not exceed 2" New wood shall be treated lumber and when in contact with concrete or ground shall be spaced with metal or felt paper Final work shall result in a structurally sound foundation All work to be guaranteed for one year MATERIALS (To be provided by owner) Pressure treated 02 yellow pine or equal 4" x 6" inch sills Termite shield shall be of 13 gauge Piers shall be 8" x 8" x 12" Base shall be 16" x 16" x 4" *PLEASE TAKE NOTE* Contractor assumes no liability for any cracks in walls, doors, nor replacing interior or exterior items. Price includes replacing floor joists where needed. STAIRWAY Install metal stairway from ground to right side of garage Unit to be secured to base of the door TOTAL $ 600.00 TOTAL $ 1,250.00 PEST CONTROL Shall be performed by a licensed professional pest control company using termiticides which bear a federal registration number of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Termiticides used may be Chloropyrifos ("Dursban TC") or Permathrin ("Dragnet" "Torpedo") or approved equal. Pest control applicator of the above shall furnish to the owner a Certificate of Warranty ,certifying that the applied soil termiticide treatment will prevent infestation of subterranean termites for a period of (5) five years TOTAL $ 275.00 Remove all trash & debris from the job upon completion All material is guaranteed to be as specified, and the above tasks to be performed in accordance with the specifications and state, county and local building codes. All work will be undertaken in a professional and competent manner for the sum of THIRTY THOUSAND AND ZERO DOLLARS $ 30,000.00 2293 Broadway Beaumont TX 77701-1952 (409) 838-3555 Pager (409) 726-14I9 4 David Bienvenu with payments to be made as follows: 33% To start S 9,900.00 33% Upon completion of the following: 1. FOUNDATIONS (BOTH) 2. PORCHES 3. WINDOWS 4. FLAT ROOFS 5. GARAGE ROOF $ 9,900.00 24% Upon completion of the following: 1. SIDING REPAIRS (BOTH) 2. PAINTING 3. RAILING $ 7,200.00 10% Upon completion of the job: $ 3,000.00 The price agreed upon herein does not include possible expenses entailed in coping with hidden or unknown contingencies. Contingencies includes, but are limited to: imperfec- tions, rotting or decay in the structure or parts thereof necessitating replacements, the presence of which cannot be determined until the work has started. In the event such contingencies arise and contractor is required to furnish labor or materials or otherwise perform work not provided for or contemplated by the contractor, the actual costs plus 10% thereof will be paid for by the owner. All agreements regarding job completion deadlines are contingent upon the contractor not be burdened by strikes, accidents or delays beyond his control. Contractor will not be liable for damages caused by acts beyond his control. Owner should carry Fire, tornado, and other necessary insurance upon above work. Contractor has General Liability Insurance and is Bonded with the City of Beaumont. ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT The above estimate, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized to proceed with the work as specified. Payment will be made as outlined above. CLIENT DATE CLIENT DATE CONTRACTOR DATE 3 - z3 -��Z 2293 Broadway Beaumont TX 77701-1952 (409) 838-3555 Pager (409) 726-t419 04/03/1997 08:23 4096309088 FRANKLIN ATKIN5 PAGE 02 F {& 3 CONSTRUCTION PROP OSAL PoR&L SVHMaCMD TO'- NAME-. David Bionvenu STREET. 1645 Omnge StMd CITY/ST. Mamont, TX 77701 TELEMOiE: (409) 722-8338 (W) 962-7474 (F) 962--3747 We fiaeby propose to t'wni.sh all the meterWs and perform all the, labor nccesswY for the completion of the following: Ell Install new service panel and do electrical service cheek. Numbing Repair leaking or broken plumbing lines. I'�ressure check gas and water lines. Install c ut- off valves at sinks, faucets and toilets. Whdl Central Air and Rest Install central heat unit complete "NOTE* Complete includes but is not limited to: All registers, Boxes, ductwork, return air and chase, heater, wiring, thermostat and Permits, Install A/C addition to systcrn complete *NOT9* A/C addition consist of but is not limited to the following- A/C rail, Freon lines, compressor, wiring and pad. Remodel Kiteheb Remove present cabinets & install new cabinets wills► the tops Repair sheetwk at walls & ceiling Rr flooring & install vinyl flooring Remodel Bathrooms Rehr floors & in" vinyl Install new toilets and bathtubs Rcplate vanities & light fxxxtum Misoellaneons Remove w4lipg the in entire house Install shemock at ceiling & walls Install texture & paint Repair wells &. floors from, roof leaks Install oupet & pad where aceded 2293 Broadway Beaumont TX 77701-1952 (409) 838 355'5 Pager (409) 726-1419 04/03/1.997 0B:23 4098389088 FRANKLIN ATKINS PAGE 03 2 Beimrenu All material is guaranteed to be as specified, aW the above tarps to be pe6017med in aocordaoce wl#h the speeiflegtiom and state, county and local building codes. All work will be undertaken in a professional and competent manner for the sum of: FORTX TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY EK)LLA RS S 42,750.00 INTMUOR TOTAL Forty-two Th+nnasnd Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars $ 42,75p.00 EXTEMOR TOTAL Thirty Thousand anal Zero Dollar S 3U�OU0.(lQ. JOBTOTAL $ 72,750.00 Note: This proposal may be withdrawn if not accepted within thirty days i ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL The above estixnates, spe6fications and ponditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are atfliorized to proceed with the work as specified. CLIENT CONTRACTOR 1-17319 DATE DATE 2293 Broadway Beaumont TX 77701-1952 (409) 838-3555 pager (409) 726-1419