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DATE: April 8, 1996
TO: Historic Landmark Commission
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Director
SUBJECT: Request for an HC-L (Historic -Cultural Landmark Preservation Designation)
for the "San Augustine Building" located at 695 Park, zoned CBD (Central
Business District)
FILE: 37-HC
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STAFF REPORT
The Planning Director recommends approval of this request.
The application meets six of the ten criteria required for possible approval as per
Sec. 30-39.
The San Augustine Building is a one-story brick commercial building divided into six
bays by brick pilasters. The building is an example of the type of commercial
structure built on the edge of the central business district when Beaumont was
expanding after the second Spindletop boom.
The applicant is working on plans with the Texas Historical Commission to renovate
this building and the rest of the block -front on Park. This renovation will improve
one of the more dilapidated blocks in downtown.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Notices Mailed to Property Owners: 18
Responses in Favor: Responses in Opposition:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Being all of Lot 321, Block 50, Beaumont Townsite Subdivision, Beaumont, Jefferson
County, Texas, containing 0.166 acres of land, more or less.
GENERAL INFORMATIONIPUBLIC UTILITIES
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APPLICANT: Gulf Sierra Enterprises, Inc.
PROPERTY OWNER: Same
LOCATION: 695 Park
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 321, Block 50, Beaumont Townsite Subdivision
EXISTING ZONING: CBD (Central Business District)
PROPERTY SIZE: 0.166 acres, more or less
EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant commercial
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: "C" (Minimal)
SURROUNDING LAND USES:
NORTH:
Commercial
EAST:
Commercial
SOUTH:
Commercial
WEST:
Commercial
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
OTHER PHYSICAL
FEATURES:
ANALYSIS
SURROUNDING ZONING:
CBD (Central Business District)
CBD
CBD
CBD
Central Business District
Building constructed in c. 1925
The Historic Landmark Commission, the Planning Commission and the City Council
shall consider, but not be limited to, one or more of the following criteria in
establishing an HC-L, Historic -Cultural Landmark Preservation Designation:
a. Existing or proposed recognition as a National Historic Landmark, or Texas
Historic Landmark, or entry or proposed entry into the National Register of
Historic Places;
b. Existence of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type or specimen,
or of the social, economic, or political heritage of the City;
C. Identification as the work of a designer, architect, or builder whose work has
} influenced the growth or development of the City;
d. Embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials, or
craftsmanship which represent a significant architectural innovation or an
outstanding example of a particular historical, architectural or other cultural
style or period;
e. Relationship to other buildings, structures, or places which are eligible for
preservation as historic places;
f. Exemplification of the cultural, economic, social, ethnic, or historical heritage
of the City, County, State or Nation;
g. Location as the site of a significant historical event;
h. Listing in the S.P.A.R.E. Beaumont Survey;
i. Identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the
culture or development of the City, County, State or Nation; and
j. A building, structure, or place that because of its location has become of
historic or cultural value to a neighborhood or community.
Staff is of the opinion that the building at 336 Park Street meets and complies with
six of the ten listed criteria.
b. The San Augustine building represents the type of commercial structure built
on the edge of the Central Business District when Beaumont was expanding
after the second Spindletop boom.
d. The San Augustine building is an example of an early twentieth century
commercial building. Major brick piers and original storefronts remain and
will be restored by the applicant.
e. This building is located on the edge of the downtown National Register
District. The renovation of this building will have an overall positive effect on
the vitality of the central business district. The more vital the downtown, the
more likely other buildings actually in the National Register District will be
saved.
f. The name of the building represents the Spanish influence in Beaumont.
h. The San Augustine Building is listed in S.P.A.R.E. Beaumont.
j. Due to the building's proximity to Beaumont's National Register District, its
renovation will contribute to the past, present and future preservation efforts
in downtown.
FILE 37-HC: A request for a HC-L (Historic -Cultural Landmark 1
,o Preservation Designation) on property located at 695 Park. NORTH
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BEAUMONT, TEXAS HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY FORM - BEAUMONT HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION
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1. County JEFFERSON 5. USGS Quad No. 3094-111 Site No. 033
City/Rural BEAUMONT $MT
6. Date: Factual Est. C. 1925
Name San Aygustine Building
)Address 695 Park 7. Architect/Builder
Contractor
3. Owner Sharfstein M M S. Style/Type Two Part commercial block
Address _ 3520 Kenwood._Beaumont � 1 1 -
9. Original Use _ COMMERCE AND TRADE/Business _
4. Block/Lot Beaumont Lot 321 Block 50 SE 3-5 _ Present Use COMMERCE AND TRADE Business
10. Description:
One-story brick one part commercial block divided into six bays by brick pilasters. wood and glass doors, plate glass
display windows with wooden kickplates, storefront width transoms (boarded). Plain concrete stringcourse beneath
decorative brick parapet with "San Augustine" in plaster letters. Plain concrete cornice.
11. Present Condition Poor. Although there are a few tenants. the building Is largely unoccupied and deterioration is evident
on the storefronts and facade.
12. Significance:
The building is an example of the type of commercial structure built on the edge of the central business district
when Beaumont was expanding after the second Spindietop boom.
1Relationship to Site: Original
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16. Recorder D. Bush Date 6.1.89
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