HomeMy WebLinkAboutCA-91DATE: December 12, 1994
TO: Historic Landmark Commission
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Director
SUBJECT: A request by the City of Beaumont for a Certificate of Appropriateness to
demolish the St. Therese Hospital
FILE: CA-91
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Director recommends approval of this request.
The St. Therese Hospital building was built in 1928 and was originally known as
Beaumont General Hospital. When the structure was bought by the Sisters of
Charity of the Incarnate Word, it became known as St. Therese Hospital. In 1977,
the building was renamed the Beaumont Remedial Clinic.
The building is an example of Spanish Colonial Revival institutional architecture. In
1983, the St. Therese was granted a Historical -Cultural Overlay Designation.
The present condition of the building is very poor. The building has been empty for
several years. In 1989, SPARE Beaumont noted that deterioration is evident on the
tiles and windows are broken. The structure has been open to the elements for a
number of years and has experienced considerable deterioration. The basement is
flooded and poses significant health hazards. In addition, the elevator shaft is a
hazard because it is open and full of water. The building has become a hangout for
vagrants who have caused problems for the surrounding neighborhood. It is the
opinion of the Building Inspection Office, the Fire Marshall's Office and the Planning
Division that the structure is unusable without immense levels of expenditure.
Jefferson County recently acquired the property in a tax sale. The previous owner
has b months from the sale to pay the back taxes on the property. Back taxes
amount to $7,497.51. However, it is unlikely that he will improve the property since
he has made no effort to secure or improve the structure.
Exhibits attached.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Notices Mailed to Property Owners: _22
Responses in Favor: Responses in Opposition:
GENERAL INFORMATIONIPUBLIC UTILP=
APPLICANT:
City of Beaumont
PROPERTY OWNER: Jefferson County
LOCATION:
1105 Broadway
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 1-5, Block 16, Calder Addition
EXISTING ZONING: GC -MD General Commercial - Multiple -Family
Dwelling District
EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant hospital
SURROUNDING LAND USES:
SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Temple Emanuel/Vacant
GC -MD
EAST: 'Parking/Commercial
GC -MD
SOUTH: Apartments/Commercial
GC -MD
WEST: Parking/Vacant
GC -MD
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and Revitalization
FILE CA-91: Req� t to demolish the St. Therese P jital
which has an KC 0,-kay Designation.
Applicant: City of Beaumont
Location: 1105 Broadway
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