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DATE: October 11,
2004
TO: Historic Landmark Commission
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Request for approval of a historic preservation loan for
renovations at 2300 Harrison Street.
FILE: HCD-1.27
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Manager recommends denial of this request.
Charles and Vanessa Pickens are requesting up to $25,063 for
renovations to their home at 2300 Harrison. The Pickens have
received two bids - one for $23,500 and one for $25,063. Work to
be done to the house includes the following:
S New composition roof
S Vinyl siding
S House leveling/sill repair
S Install ridgevents
S Repair all decayed wood on flatroof, carport, breezeway
and other areas
S Install insulation.
Credit reports were run on Mr. and Mrs. Pickens. Due to unfavorable
information in those reports, the Planning Manager is recommending
denial of this request. The Planning Manager discussed this
information with Mrs. Pickens and she said that a period of
unemployment for her husband resulted in some credit problems,
including a number of delinquent accounts. Both Mr. and Mrs Pickens
are currently employed and wish to proceed with the historic
preservation loan request, despite the Planning Manager=s
recommendation.
The property is not listed in SPARE Beaumont.
Exhibits are attached.