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DATE: April 8, 1996
TO: Historic Landmark Commission
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Director
SUBJECT: Request to consider an application for a historic preservation loan for exterior
rehabilitation of the "Fertitta Building" at 615-635 Park St.
FILE: HCD-1.12
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Director recommends approval of this request in the amount of
$20,000.
The applicant has requested $32,000. According to bid estimates, exterior work totals
$76,000.
! The applicant owns the entire block -face of 615-695 Park St. He has been working
with Texas Historical Commission on renovating the subject property as well as "The
Zone" and the San Augustine Building. All exterior work will meet with the approval
of the Texas Historical Commission. He is also applying for monies through the
Main Street program.
The proposed use of the building, once fully renovated, will be a restaurant, bar and
grill and retail.
Provided the loan amount is approved at $20,000, the rate of repayment will be
$416.66 monthly for a period of forty-eight (48) months.
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Beaumont, Texas 77706
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A Department of the Texas Historical Commission, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, TX 78722, 512.463.6092
BUILDING
RECOMMENDATIONS
CITY Beaumont
DATE 30 August 1995
BUILDING 601 Park
RECOMMENDATIONS
In general this building is in good shape on the exterior (we were not able to
see the interior). The tile on the face of the building is in most areas in good
condition and should be repaired where necessary. Areas of missing file can
be filled with stucco and painted to match the adjacent tile whether it is the
peach color or black or burgundy. For the most part, the building needs
general maintenance. On our next trip we will be happy to Inspect the interior
and offer advice on this area. The following recommendations are keyed to the
enclosed drawing.
1. Paint wall area above the canopy with peach color that matches the lower
tile.
2 _ Paint the top and bottom "stripe" in burgundy color that matches the file
below.
3. Paint the center "stripe" black_
4. repair the existing canopy as necessary.
5. At areas above existing windows -determine from the inside of the building
whether any areas of glass still exist in these locations. If upper windows do
exist, remove the existing metal panels from the exterior and restore windows
and frames as necessary. If no windows exist, then leave the metal panels in
place and paint them black or dark grey.
6. Install signs over existing metal panels where signs are necessary. Signs for
different stores should be designed to be of compatible colors although some
differences would be advisable to make distinctions between stores. Owner
should retain final approval of all new store signage so that no excessively
large or ugly signs are installed by tenants. Consider using the same style of
letters as the "Fertilla Building" sign for these new signs.
7. In all places possible, remove walls at display windows and open up stores
to the street. This could be done after the space is leased to meet the needs of
the particular client. However, it would be advisable to remove at least one now
so that potential tenants can visualize the space with more light.
S. The existing "Fertilla Building" sign should remain and should be painted in
the burgundy color. A very sophisticated touch for the new stores would be to
have new signs made to match this historic sign--ie: with the same style of metal
letters mounted on top of the parapet wall. The new signs should be made
slightly larger than the wdsting one and should also be lit by lights mounted on
the canopy below which would be aimed up at the new signs. This could be
especially effective at the curved comer.
g. Remove the metal panels at the former "Fuzzgun" Take care not to damage
the material behind the panels.
10. There seem to be an excessive number of supports at the canopy. When
necessary repairs are being made to the canopy, have the repairman determine
if some of these supports could be removed with no ill effects. It would be
preferable to remove every other support so that there are half as many in the
end. This would give a less cluttered look to the exterior. (This is not an
essential item)
04/02/96 15:44 FAX 400 8004749 Gulf Sierra Ent.
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GULF SIERRA ENTERPRISES. HISTORY
In duly of 1994 I, Gregory NI %leme, formed Gulf Sierra Emterpri9ee, a C CorporaElon, in.
order to purchase a nightclub and form other marketable busincsses Ka downtown
Beauroont.
The short teen goal of this company was to provide an entertainment complex with
aleoholic heverages and food, and to proceed to other cyclical commercial and retail
businesses.
Financing was arranged through personal savings.
This vcmtore was very successful in generating and increasing sales, as well as effective in
achieving profitability. This was due to the following reasons.
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A level and policy of capitalization that has allowed us to keep the overhead lour and
to funnel the profits back into operations, thus avoiding high debt ratios.
With this level of capitalization, should an -unexpected downturn occur, we will be
able to continue operations on a positive scale.
* Experience in the market.
* soph&acudum in rnamwement and finarwe_
I am able to run an efficient and lean structure, fret still provide quality service for
customers.
04/02/96 15:44 FAX 449 8064749 Gulf Sierra Ent.
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E E ;CfTYWI SZTMMARY_
Gulf Sierra Enterprises was formed as a C corporation in ,fuly, 1994 in Seamnont, Texas
by Gregory 1VL Saleme for the purpose or purposes for which the corporation is organized
to introduce, erect, operate, conduct, manage, nlaintaYn„ and carry on a restaurant and cafe
business; to operate, conduct, furnish, equip, and wauage restaurants, inns,, eating hour,
taverns, cafes, or places of entertainment; to do and perform everything neccssary for car-
rying out the aforesaid purposes; to buy, or otherwise acquire, manufacture, market, pre-
pare for market, sell, deal in, and deal with, import and export food and food products of
every class and description, fresh, canned, preserved, or otherwise; to prepare and serve all
foods, beverages, alcoholic or non alcoholic, and other preparations and refreshments of all
binds to obtain and renew any and all permits and licenses of any and all kinds and charac-
ter necessary for the operation or conduct of its business or businesses; to do and perform
any and all other acts incidental to or necessary in carrying out its purpose or purposes and
any and all other acts for whieb a corporation may be formed under the Texas Business
Corporation Act.
04/02/96 15:44 FAX 409 8664749 Gulf Sierra Ent.
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The basic plan for the proposed property consists of the following elements:
* use out the Welter's building at S.SSlsq.fk
* Lease out the )F'u=Gun building to it subsidiary of Gulf Sierra Enterprises for
the purpose of a Nuch deli and Italian sausage company.
* Refurbish and rent office space at S.851sq.k
* Expand the Zone to accommodate business growth and raise capital.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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APPLICANT:
PROPERTY OWNER:
LOCATION:
EXISTING ZONING:
EXISTING LAND USE:
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
Gulf Sierra Enterprises, Inc.
Same
615-635 Park St.
CBD (Central Business District)
Vacant Commercial
Central Business District