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DATE: September 11, 1995
TO: Historic Landmark Commission
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Director
SUBJECT: A request by the Beaumont Heritage Center for (a) a Certificate of
Demolition to remove several buildings and structures and (b) a Certificate
of Appropriateness for renovations and additions to several buildings and
structures, construction of a new parking lot and construction of new open air
pavilion
FILE: CA-125(a)(b)
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Director recommends approval of this request.
The Beaumont Heritage Center (BHC) wishes to make a number of improvements
at the John J. French Museum. These improvements include the demolition of the
current administrative office buildings, an existing carport and various sidewalks and
driveways and the relocation of a small exhibit building at the John J. French
museum site at 2985 French Road. At the David French House at 3025 French, an
existing concrete slab and a small wood building are to be removed. These
demolitions are for the purpose of moving the administrative functions of the
museum to the David French property and making the John Jay French site a more
authentic 1850-period visual experience.
The current administrative offices are located in two non -historic frame structures
built as residential structures in the 1940's or 1950's. The existing carport is
constructed of metal poles and a pitched roof on a concrete slab. A 470 square foot
frame building that is presently used for small exhibits will be renovated for storage
of the museum's historical artifacts and moved to the David French site.
New construction will include a 425 square foot addition on the rear of the David
French House. BHC also proposes to build a 25 foot x 45 foot education pavilion
at the northwest corner of the subject property. The open air pavilion will consist of
a concrete slab and a roof (constructed to be compatible with the David French
House) supported by wooden poles. .A small storage area and an ADA-specified
restroom will be located at one end of the pavilion. In addition, a 34 space asphalt
parking lot is to be constructed on the north side of the David French site. An eight
foot high cypress privacy fence will be built around the perimeter of the subject
property on the north, west, south and southeast sides. This fence will be screened
with natural plantings. Finally, one eighteen square foot identification sign will be
located at the French Road entrance of both properties as well as several direction
signs, less than eight square feet in area will be built.
Exhibits attached.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Notices Mailed to Property Owners: 40
Responses in Favor: Responses in Opposition:
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APPLICANT: Beaumont Heritage Center
PROPERTY OWNER: Same
STATUS OF APPLICANT: X Owner _Prospective Buyer
Tenant Other
LOCATION: 2985 and 3025 French Road
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Tracts 159, 202, 204, 204a, 205, 205a and
42e, Plat D15, A. Williams Survey,
Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas
EXISTING ZONING: RS Single Family Dwelling District with
HCL Historical Overlay and Specific Use
Permit for a museum
PROPERTY SIZE:
EXISTING LAND USES:
SURROUNDING LAND USES
NORTH:
Apartments
EAST:
Elderly Housing/
Residential
SOUTH:
Residential
WEST:
Residential
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
4.02 acres
Museum
SURROUNDING ZONING:
RM-H
GC -MD
RS
RS
Stable Area