HomeMy WebLinkAbout47-HCDATE: May 23, 2005
TO: Planning Commission and City Council
FROM: Stephen C, Richardson, Planning Manager
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SUBJECT: Request for approval of an HC-L (Historic Cultural -Landmark Preservation
Designation)
FILE: 47-HC
NOTE: On May 16, 2005, the Historic Landmark Commission voted to
recommend approval of this request.
The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request.
Mark Bergeron, the property owner, is requesting an HC-L (Historic Cultural -Landmark
Preservation Designation) for the property located at 1435 Broadway,
In March, 2005, the City Council approved an ordinance whereby structures that have been
tagged as a dangerous structure but have historical significance are provided a time frame for
their repair and/or rehabilitation. This ordinance stipulates that the structure must meet one of
the following criteria:
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) Identification as the work of a designer, architect or builder whose work has influenced
the growth or development of the City.
C) Embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials or craftsmanship
which represents a significant architectural innovation or an outstanding example of a
particular historical, architectural or other cultural style or period.
Determining if a structure meets Criteria (b) or (c) falls to the Historic Landmark Commission.
If the property owner of the tagged structure meets one or more of these criteria, he or she will
be provided one year to substantially complete repairs, as currently defined by the City, and one
additional year to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy. If either one of these time frames is not
met, the structure may be razed,
The City of Beaumont issued a demolition order in January, 1992. The owner, at that time, was
Lee Peveto. In July, 1992, the house was sold to Mark Bergeron. A work program was
entered into in December, 1992. According to the file, Mr. Bergeron has entered into a number
of work programs over the years to renovate this structure.
Mr, Bergeron has now applied for an HC-L (Historic Cultural- Landmark Preservation
Designation) to hopefully provide him with additional time to restore the structure.
The structure was built in 1903 and represents a residence of a middle class family from the
Spindletop Oil Boom period, The property was purchased from J. Frank Keith by Dan Sheeks,
who built the house. The house remained in the Sheeks family for 54 years before being sold
to Mr. and Mrs. Gordie Meaux.
The house is of the Colonial Revival style. Mr. Bergeron states that one unique feature of the
house is the novelty siding which represents innovative millwork and which he has not seen
on any home of similar age in Beaumont. The house represents materials and craftsmanship
from the start of the 1900's. The wrap -around porches have classical columns, dentil trim on
the entablature above the columns, and fish scale pediments above the porch entrances which
are typical of the period.
Mr. Bergeron states that there are several historic houses located in the blocks surrounding
1435 Broadway. The subject property is directly behind the Mildred Building. The house is
listed in both the 1977 and 1989 SPARE Beaumont surveys, SPARE evaluated the structure
as having local historic significance and of fair architectural style.
Exhibits are attached.
Mark Bergeron
3730 Evalon Avenue
Beaumont, 'IX 77706
April 8, 2005
Beaumont City Hall
Planning Division, Room 205
P 0 Box 3827
Beaumont, TX 77704
Application for Historical -Cultural Designation or 1435 B�oaqyay qj_ _ _
Planning Division,
Enclosed for your review is an Application for Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance to
obtain HC-L designation for the house located at 1435 Broadway in Beaumont. The HC-L
designation is required by City Council to allow continuation of the house renovation.
The criteria required for historical -cultural designation are discussed below:
1. Exiting or proposed recognition as a National Historic Landmark, or Texas Historic Landmark, or
entry, or proposed entry into the National Register of Historic Places.
Currently not applicable but may be possible after completion of the renovation.
2. Existence of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type or specimen, or of the social,
economic or political heritage of the City.
The home at 1435 Broadway was built in 1903 and represents a residence of a middle class
family from the Spindletop Oil Boom period. Dan Sheeks who worked for the railroads built
the home. The architectural style is classic, colonial revival.
One unique feature of the house is the novelty siding which I have not seen on any home of
similar age in Beaumont. Careful renovation of this siding will be very difficult but is a
necessary step in the renovation. 'The siding which was placed over this original siding is
inappropriate.
3. Identification as the work of a designer, architect or builder whose work has influenced the
growth or development of the City.
Not applicable.
4. Embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials or craftsmanship which
represent architectural innovation or an outstanding example of a particular historical or cultural
style or period.
The house represents materials and craftsmanship from the start of the I 900's. The wrap-
around porches with classical columns, dentil trim on the entablature above columns
(dentils removed when porches rebuilt but will be replaced), and fish -scale pediments above
the porch entrances are typical of the period. The large single pane, double -hung sash
windows and the fish -scale gables are also period typical. The most unique feature of the
house is the novelty siding which represents innovative millwork. Decoratively milled
interior door trim and window trim are also unique to the period.
The house is constructed of old growth long leaf pine. Lumber from the house has very tight
growth rings making it very dense and durable. The trees harvested for this lumber were
probably close to 100 years old. This lumber is a premium building material which is
generally no longer available except as a salvaged material,
5. Relationship to other buildings, structures, or places which are eligible for preservation as
historic places.
There are several historic homes in the blocks surrounding 1435 Broadway. Unfortunately
many of the homes have been lost. The house is also directly behind the historic Mildred
Building.
6, Exemplification of the cultural, economic, social, ethnic, or historical heritage of the City,
County, State or Nation.
This home represents and is a reminder of the Spindletop Oil Boom during which Beaumont
enjoyed dramatic economic growth and celebrity,
7. Location as the site of a significant historical event.
Not applicable.
8. Listing in the S.P.A.R.E. Beaumont Survey.
1435 Broadway is listed in the S.P.A.R.E. Beaumont at inventory no. E-25, map no. SE 2-4
It is evaluated as having "local" historical significance and "fair" architectural style.
9. Identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture or
development of the city, County, State or Nation.
Not applicable.
10. A building, structure or place that because of its location has become of historic or cultural
value to a neighborhood or community.
Not applicable
If additional information is required you may contact me at 724-4687 (work) or 899-5173
(home).
Mark Bergeron
6ftfence erected around property. Lights installed with electric eye k/illuminate backyard at night.
Monitored security system installed in house with motion detectors.
Pier and beamfoundation leveled. Danoaeed/nadequak*sills replaced using salvaged long -leaf pine
beams from demolished 1O9O~nrice mill inPort Arthur, Salvaged long -leaf pine also bought for
future reproduction of interior moldings and stair railing.
Damage to stairs caused by vandalism of newel post repaired. Wmvve| post recovered from McCoy's
Antiques and reinstalled.
Interior brick stove flue originating from second floor removed, Brick flue was not properly
supported and upstairs hall floor was buckling, Leveled upstairs floor byframing ioanew load -
bearing wall, Brick from flue used to build brick stairs k/ front and back porches.
Layers ofcomposition shingles and original cedar shakes removed from roof. Roof re -decked with
V2" plywood. Architectural compusiiionshing/es installed. Decorative tile placed on ridges along
with Custom-made decorative finials (finials by Greg Busceme of the Art Studio per my design).
Custom-made copper roof vents installed. Also asmall closet above the back porch was extended
upward <otie into the main roof. Plans are touse this closet \nrun air conditioning supply and
return from the attic twthe first Uoor.
Porches rebuilt. 5/4"tongue and grove treated pine used for flooring. Original solid long -leaf pine
Columns from the front porch nu|ucand to new extended back porch. Columns were stripped and
cracks repaired with epoxy, The back porch was extended tmwrap around tile back wing ofthe
house. New back porch pediment framed k`match the front porch pediment. New columns
matching the original front porch columns milled from clear, heart redwood. Decorative capitals
installed onfront porch columns. Porch roof |uCurrently roll -roofing however plans are toroof
porches with standing seam copper. Toavoid damaging the planned copper porch roofs the original
wood sidinAabove the porches vvi||herestored Ao|.
An original back porch was enclosed hmcreate a utility/laundry room. Enclosing this porch also
facilitated leveling mfthe room above the porch.
Restoration oforiginal novel wood siding isunderway. Work began onthe back wing o/the house
k/permit evaluation ofplanned color scheme. Siding restoration requires: l.removal wfthe current
exterior siding, 2. careful stripping ofpaint 1uavoid damage tuthe nwws| pattern, 3. epoxy repairs to
nail holes and cracks, 4, replacement of unmpaimb|e siding or mismatched siding, 5. wash with
mi|devvdde, G. prime with oil -based primer, 7. apply 1* cno1 of exterior latex, 8. apply 2"'coat of
exterior |atew. All exterior woodwork is restored by this procedure. Knives made to reproduce
original novel siding. Siding reproduced in 20-22klengths from clear, heart redwood. Also
scaffolding has been erected to provide safe access tosiding.
Window screen frames made for all exterior windows. Screen frames made from clear fir with glued
mortise and tendon joints. Not installed yet,
Original front door recovered from McCoy's Antiques and reinstalled. Three exterior doors custom-
made 10match the original front door. Two ofthe exterior doors are hung but one damaged during
installation.
Partition wall framed \msplit an upstairs bedroom into two rooms which will become bathrooms.
Door openings created to each future bath. Two salvaged cast iron claw foot tubs restored.
All waste lines and required vents installed. Waste system inspected and approved bvcity plumbing
inspector Gregory Scott. However hedid not givemeany documentation, despite myrequest, and
stated he would not provide documentation until the supply systems are installed.
Termite damaged flooring and floor joists hvfireplace hearth removed. Floor joists replaced and
additional piers installed k/better support fireplace hearth. Replacement long leaf pine flooring
obtained but not installed yet. Also fireplace hearth must be replaced.
Broadway -
Finish restoration ofexterior siding with priority on the walls above the porches.
Install fish -scale shingles and trim porch pediments. Install standing -seam copper roofing on porches.
Also install standing -seam copper onmain roof gable brows, Reinstall dend|sand associated
moldings beneath the porch eaves meoriginally present.
Hang all window screens, Repair all hung sash windows,
Repair fireplace hearth and install associated replacement long -leaf pine flooring.
Rewire house tocode.
Install supply plumbing to code.
|nsta||/cnea1ebathroomy.
Install hot water heaters
Install/create kitchen and utility room
Install central air,
Install drywall.
Install ceiling fans and period lighting fixtures.
Replace missing interior doors.
Replace stair railing.
Restore fireplace. Replace mantel.
Refinish interior wood trim and floor.
Hang papers. Considering reproduction ofone ofthe original pmpam.
Build a garage on adjacent corner lot.
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ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14,
SECTION 14-52 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT TO ADD SECTION 14-52(8) TO
IDENTIFY STRUCTURES WHICH HAVE BEEN TAGGED AS
A DANGEROUS STRUCTURE AS HAVING HISTORICAL
SIGNIFICANCE AND PROVIDING TIME FRAMES FOR
THEIR REPAIR AND/OR REHABILITATION; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND
PROVIDING A PENALTY.
Section 1,
THAT Chapter 14, Section 14-52 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is hereby amended to add Section 14-52(8) to identify structures which
have been tagged as a dangerous structure as having historical significance and providing
time frames for their repair and/or rehabilitation.
Sec, 14-52. Standard for repair, removal or demolition.
(8) Structures that have been tagged as a dangerous or dilapidated structure,
which may be of historical significance, shall be provided reasonable time for
repairs and/or restoration. In order to qualify under the historical structure
requirement, the structure must meet one of the following criteria:
(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) Identification as the work of a designer, architect or builder whose work
has influenced the growth or development of the City,
(c) Embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials or
craftsmanship which represents a significant architectural innovation or
an outstanding example of a particular historical, architectural or other
cultural style or period.
The determination if a structure meets Criteria (b) or (c) shall be determined by the
Historic Landmark Commission.
The process for obtaining a historical designation will include the submittal of an
application to the Planning Division. An application for an amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance shall also be submitted with the historical designation application. A letter to be
included with the application shall provide the necessary documentation that supports at
least one of the above criteria. Additional information may be submitted or requested by
the City that may be appropriate to support or verify the historical designation.
The property owner of a tagged structure that meets one or more of these criteria
will be provided one year to substantially complete repairs, as currently defined by the City,
and one additional year to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy (CO). If either one of these
time frames is not met, the structure may be razed.
Section 2.
That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance, or the
application of same to a particular set of persons or circumstances should for any reason
be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this
ordinance, and to such end the various portions and provisions of this ordinance are
declared to be severable.
Section 3.
That any person who violates any provision of this ordinance shall, upon conviction,
be punished as provided in Section 1-8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont,
Texas,
Section 4.
That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed to the
extent of the conflict only,
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 22nd day of
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BEAUMONT, TEXAS HISTORIC SF ES INVENTORY FORM - BEAUMONT HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION
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County JEFFERSON 5. USGS Quad No. 3094-111 Site No. C76
City/Rural BEAUMONT BMT
6. Date: Factual 1903 Est.
Name
Address 1435 Broadway 7. Architect/Builder
Contractor
3. Owner Bryant, Aay E. et ux 8. Style/Type _ Colonial Revival
Address 1435 Broadway, Beaumont 77701-2001
9. Original Use DOMESTI
4. "DLock/Lot Calder Lot 2 Block 13 SE 2-4 Present Use
D OM E S T I C M u I t i p ( e Duelling
Description:
Two-story frame hipped with Lower cross gable asphalt shingle roof with two interior corbelled brick chimneys.
Centered hipped dormer with flared eaves, diamond pane casement window. Projecting gable end bays on either side
with one -over -one double hung sash on both floors. Offset paneled door beneath pedimented entry. One one-overone
double hung sash on either side of two -tight casement with one -Light transom below shed roofed wraparound porch with
Doric columns, one -over -one double hung sash on second story directly above entrance. Two -tight casement with one -
Light transom on second story above porch windows.
11, Present Condition Poor. The house has been divided into apartments. Deterioration is evident on the facade and roof.
12. Significance:
The home is a typical example of middle class housing in turn of the century Beaumont.
13. Relationship to Site: Original
14. Bibliography
Moved
Date (Describe original Site)
15. Informant
16. Recorder D. Bush Date lf�_rj 572
PHOTO DATA
Black and white 35 mm negative
YEAR DRWR ROLL FRME ROLL FR14E
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VIEW:
RECORDED BY Bush
DATE
SPARE BEAUMONT .............. - ......... - ........... Inventory
DESCRIPTION NO. 1 " - 2 57
DIVISION E MAP NO.
5 1445, 14-/5 Broadway
ADDRESS
ORIGINAL USE residential
� single
multiple
commercial / institutional
industrial
PRESENT USE: C residential
commercial institutional
industrial
CONSTRUCTION: frame
L'I masonry
veneer
other
INFORMATION available
STATE HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY
PERIOD SUBDIVISION FDT
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EVALUATION
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
[.1 national
120
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P� local
10
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
excellent
40
good
fair
20
non- destript
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RELATION TO NEIGHBORHOOD
residential- -grouping
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commercial grouping
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individual
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MODIFICATIONS
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minor
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION :
14..')5 Broadwa
This house was built in 1.903 on property purchased from
J. Prank Keith by the Dan Sheeks family. The house
remained in the family for 54 years before 'being sold
to Mr, & Mrs, Gordie Meaux,
SOURCE: Beaumont Journal, 9/3//6-
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March 2, 2005
Mr. Steve Richardson, Planning Manager
Planning & Zoning Departincrit
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont, TX 77704-3827
Re: 1435 Brotidiva.,V, Beaumont, As,erson County
Dear Mr. Richardson,
It has come to our attention that the owner of the aforementioned property is seeking a reprieve
from the City's efforts to dernolish the property on the grounds of neglect and public safety. We
are writing to express the Texas Historical Commission's support for the preservation of this
important building.
It is our understanding that the present owner, Mr. Mark Bergeron, has been meticulously and
diligently restoring the house to its original appearance over a lengthy period of time. We
applaud Mr. Bergeron in this Herculean endeavor, and agree that this kind of work requires a
significant amount of time and money, We remind Mr. Bergeron that the THC stands ready to
provide whatever technical assistance we can, and that we also offer a matching reirnburscment
grant to help offset the cost of restoration.
The above referenced dwelling is a very well preserved example of a Colonial Revival style
residence in the area. Because of this, the house has a high level of historical and architectural
significance to the City. Therefore, we encourage the City to include the dwelling as part of its
local historical register, with all the associated rights, benefits and protections thereof.
Thank you for your consideration. If you have any questions or if we can be of further assistance,
please contact Derek Satchell at 512/463-7687.
Sincerely,
Derek Satchell, Forest Region Project Reviewer
for F. Lawerence Oaks, Executive Director
DCS/ds
cc: Mark Bergeron, Property Owner
Ethelyn Jenkins,, Chair, Jefferson County Historical Foundation
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