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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-11-95 HLC MinutesA meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission was held on I fr,with the following members present: Chairman Sam Pullig Commissioner Elmer Embs Commissioner Walter Sutton Commissioner Marie Broussard Commissioner Dorcy Watler Commissioner Albert Ebow Commissioner Julia Levy Commissioners absent: Commissioner Terrence Holmes Commissioner JoAnn Stiles Vice -Chairman Becki Stedman Staff present: Stephen Richardson, Secretary; Vanessa Smith, Recording Secretary Also present: Councilman -at -Large Andrew Cokinos; Cou ncilmember Lulu Smith; Carolyn Howard, Beaumont Main Street APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Embs to approve the minutes of the November 13, 1995 public hearing and was seconded by Commissioner Watler. Motion to approve carried 7:0. PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Pullig noted there was no public hearing items on the agenda. REGULAR MEETING Chairman Pullig noted there was an addition to the agenda for the regular meeting. Chairman Pullig asked Mr. Richardson to proceed with that item first. bENUTEs Historic Landmark Commission December 11, 1995 1) File No. CA-28: Reconsideration of a request to demolish a house located at 2550 Hazel in the Oaks Historic District. Mr. Richardson reported that this case was originally considered in January 1994. At that time the Commission voted to deny the demolition. Lawrence Baker again brought the subject to the Planning Division in October to see if it would be possible to demolish the house. Mr. Richardson contacted Mr. Deebs to inquire into whether his circumstances had changed and if he would now be willing to now sell the house. Mr. Deebs informed Mr. Richardson that nothing had changed (as of October). Mr. Richardson requested that he weather-proof the house until circumstances changed and the house could be sold. Between that time and the present, an individual has stripped the house (siding, doors, windows, etc.). The house is now unsalvageable. The police department is investigating the theft, Mr. Deebs has filed a report with the police department. The culprit supposedly left his business card with a neighbor. Due to the current condition of the house, Mr. Richardson recommends approval of the request for demolition. The Commission had no questions. Chairman Pullig requested Mr. David Bradley to take the podium to answer a few technical questions in regard to the house. Mr. Bradley indicated that the house is "bulldozer material'. Apparently the "culprit" is a salvage operator and he told the neighbor with whom he left his card that the city had authorized the house's demolition and that he had only the two days on the weekend to do his salvage work. Commissioner Broussard motioned for approval, Commissioner Embs seconded the motion. Motion carried 7:0 to approve demolition of the house. Chairman Pullig requested that Mr. Richardson keep the Commission informed on the criminal proceedings and any civil proceedings that may arise. 2) Preservation Week Update: Chairman Pullig asked Carolyn Howard to give the Commission a brief update on the last meeting. Mrs. Howard stated that a proposal has been put together for sponsor packets and the committee is looking for funds for literature and brochures. The committee has come up with an award. The committee is also considering working with the schools on a Preservation Week project. N Kf MUMS Historic Landmark Commission December 11, 1995 Chairman Pullig pointed out the possibility of the Historic Landmark Commission being involved with the funding in this project. Chairman Pullig requested an update from Mr. Richardson at the next meeting on actual Historic Commission monies available to commit to Preservation Week. Chairman Pullig asked the commission to review the handout "Sponsorship for Beaumont Preservation Awards" and try to think of any civic minded organizations that may be looking to make a tax deductible charitable donation next year. 3) Revolving Loan Fund - Financial Report: According to Mr. Richardson, all accounts are being paid on time. 4) Chairman's Report: Before beginning his report, Chairman Pullig pointed out the registration form distributed by Commissioner Sutton on the Beaumont History Conference. All commissioners were encouraged to attend if possible. a) Chairman Pullig reported that he had received two inquiries in reference to the commission's position on moving houses in the Oaks Historic District to either other areas of the district or to a site outside of the district (ex: one owner was considering selling her home and moving it out of the city). He noted that both of these inquiries were made by Individual property owners. Commissioner Sutton asked if the commission had ever had any such cases. Chairman Pullig asked the Commission to think about the subject in the event any such cases ever come before them. A general consensus was made that moving a house out of the district would be relative to a demolition and the case would need to come before the commission. b) Chairman Pullig reported on the status of committees and appointments. No changes have been made on committees. Mr. Richardson reported that Commissioner Hamilton's term has officially expired and that an appointment should be made early next year. c) Chairman Pullig reported on a letter Mr. Bradley received in reference to 1810 Calder. He questioned whether the Commission should write a response letter. Mr. Richardson stated that he spoke with Lane Nichols and that it was not necessary for the Commission to respond. Mr. Bradley did respond to the letter. Mr. Bradley's response was handed out. 3 ACNUIM Hisloric Landmark Commission December 11, 1995 The Commission decided to leave it up to the City Attorney to decide if it was necessary for the City to respond to Mr. Shelto's letter. Commissioner Watler asked if any response has been received from the letters written in reference to possible historic designations. Mr. Richardson stated that no responses have been received. OTHER BUSINESS THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:05 P.M.