HomeMy WebLinkAbout9-12-94 HLC MinutesThe September 12, 1994 Historic Landmark Commission meeting was called to order by
Chairman Mary Jane Buttrill.
The following Commissioners were present:
Chairman Mary Jane Buttrill
Commissioner Walter Sutton
Commissioner Dorcy Watler
Commissioner Debra Kay Johnson
Commissioner Elmer Embs
Commissioner Beck! Stedman
Commissioner Jessica Foy
Commissioner JoAnn Stiles(arrived at 3:35 p.m.)
The following Commissioners were absent:
Commissioner Bruce Hamilton
Commissioner Terrence Holmes
Commissioner Sam Pullig
Commissioner Raymond Chaison
Statf present: Stephen Rlcha..isu,r,eaeta,y, viu,iny iiuiGh, Serlus Pla��nc.; Biii
Dupree, Senior Planner; Patsy Ellis, Recording Secretary; Kimberly
James, Planning Technician.
Also present: Councilman -at -Large Andrew Cokinos; Councilman Lulu Smith;
Carolyn Howard, Beaumont Main Street,
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Foy to approve the August 8, 1994 minutes.
Commissioner Embs seconded the motion.
Motion carried 7:0.
A motion was made by Commissioner Foy to approve the August 29, 1994 minutes.
Commissioner Watler seconded the motion.
Motion carried 7:0.
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Landmark Commission
Meeting
September 12, 1994
PUBLIC HEARING
1) File 32-HC: Consider a request for an application for an Historic -Cultural
Landmark Preservation Designation for a residential property located in the Oaks
Historic District, zoned RS(Residential Single Family Dwelling District). Location:
2355 Harrison. Applicant: Dean M. Terrebonne & Russell J. Chimeno, Jr.
Stephen Richardson stated that this property was built by Douglas E. Steinman, Sr.
in 1928, an architect. His father, Frederick W. Steinman, and his son, Douglas
Steinman, Jr., was and is noted architects who have contributed to the growth and
development of the City of Beaumont.
Staff feels that the subject property meets eight of the ten criteria that makes a
property eligible for an HCL designation. Therefore, staff recommends that the
Historic Landmark Commission forward this to the Planning Commission and City
Council with a recommendation of approval.
Slides of the subject property were shown.
I Dean Terrebonne, applicant, spoke in favor of the request. Mr. Terrebonne stated
that he purchased the home from Miriam Steinman Landry. The structure has been
in the family since 1928. The house is unique in architectural style for the area,
containing a number of materials that are not always found in a home. The house
is constructed of cypress with slate -style roof, copper gutters, and a unique floor plan.
w,. Chaii'1t:2 Buttrill :tsl ,,d Mr. Terrebonne if he would be i►1ii se.str +i its iaisto if. -
plaque placed on the structure. Mr. Terrebonne stated that he would be interested
in that suggestion.
Commissioner Watler made a motion to accept Staffs recommendation to approve
the request for a Historic -Cultural Landmark Preservation Designation for 2355
Harrison.
Commissioner Stiles seconded the motion.
Motion passed 8:0.
REGULAR MEETING
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1) West Oakland/Pear Orchard
Bill Dupree, Senior Planner, spoke to the Commission about the West Oakland/Pear
Orchard Neighborhood Plan. He stated that he and Cheryl Robinson, Senior
Planner, are working on a comprehensive plan for the whole neighborhood, but
decided to decided to do an interim plan for part of the neighborhood. The area is
broken down into four sections; 1, 2, 3 and 4. Sections 1 and 2 will be the first ones
to be developed. The purpose of that is to allow some improvements to go on in the
area while the rest of the plan is being developed. Mr. Dupree showed a large map
and explained the different sections of the area. He stated that Section 4 of the map
would probably interest the Commission the most as that is the part of the
neighborhood that has more historic structures than the others. Mr. Dupree stated
that at the moment staff is concentrating on the interim improvements plan which
includes open drainage ditches, etc., and will get to the more detailed items in the
next few months.
2) Endorsement of 1995 CLG Grant Application
Stephen Richardson reminded the Commission that the deadline for the application
for the 1995 CLG Grant is September 30, 1994. Mr. Richardson stated that he needs
an endorsement from the Commission to go ahead and make the request. He stated
that the endorsement is to go ahead with the SPARE project. He stated that he has
asked Judy Linsley for a proposal for a turn -key product. The City will still have to
come up with the matching funds or in -kind. He stated that Ms. Linsley will have
to take the existing SPARE and re-evaluate it, prioritize the structures that have
A motion was made by Commissioner Sutton to endorse the CLG Grant application
which will include the request for SPARE monies and monies to send commissioners
to the CLG Conference.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Waller.
Motion passed 8:0.
3) Revolvine Loan Fund:
Stephen Richardson told the Commission that the regular fund has approximately
$20,000 and the Oaks fund has approximately $3,600. He stated that the
Commissioners will be receiving a recommendation from the sub -committee that met
earlier in the day for commission action.
4) October & November calendar of events:
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Stephen Richardson stated that the calendar of events is included in the
Commissioner's packets.
OTHER BUSINESS
Stephen Richardson discussed appointments to the commission; new construction in
the Oaks District; Historic Preservation loan requirements; historic markers; and, the
YMCA adaptive reuse study.
Chairman Mary Jane Buttrill stated that research should be done on Tyrrell Park.
She stated that the THC and CLG program is willing to give a grant without
matching funds or in -kind services if an innovative idea using parks is submitted.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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