HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ2022-211DATE: June 13, 2022
TO: Historic Landmark Commission
FROM: Demi Engman, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install an air conditioning unit
into side wall, enclose and replace windows, replace front door and paint house,
FILE: PZ2022-211
STAFF REPORT
Martin Galvan Valdez, homeowner, is seeking permission to reduce windows on the left
and right fagade, replace windows, replace front door, paint, and install an air
conditioning unit into the south side of the house located at 251 5th Street. All proposed
work has been completed without the benefit of a Certificate of Appropriateness (CA) or
a building permit. Originally, the south side of the house had five (5) windows and now
remaining are three (3,). The north side of the house had four (4) windows and now
remaining are three (3). Mr. Valdez originally had 1/1 pane windows and requests to
install 6/6 pane windows.
Mr. Valdez wishes to keep the front door he installed, with your permission. He began
painting his house blue but has yet to finish due to the Stop Work Order that was posted
May 16, 2022, Please reference your packets for visuals of the aforementioned.
Lastly, the homeowner seeks permission to keep the air conditioning unit that has been
installed, which protrudes through the wall of the home and is visible from the street
right-of-way. He explained that due to the encampment at 2197 Laurel, he needs to
place his units higher from the ground to prevent future theft of units, as it has happened
to him.
This home is categorized as a Craftsman house. Examples for this style of home are
located in A Field Guide to American Houses (McAlester et al., pgs. 456-461). The request
to reduce amount of windows, 6 over 6 pane windows, AC units in the wall and front door
choice does not seem appropriate for a craftsman style home within this era when
referencing A Field Guide to American Houses.
Staff recommends denial of this request. Staff encourages options to be discussed for
Mr. Valders renovations.
This house is not listed in the SPARE Beaumont Survey.
Case Type:Planning and Zoning Case Status: REVIEW
Case Sub Type: Certificate of Appropriateness Tag Name: 231 5TH ST
Case #: PZ2022-211 Initiated On: 5/23/2022 3:05:34PM
Location: 231 5TH ST, BEAUMONT, 77701
Individuals listed on the record.
Applicant
marlin galvan valdez
231 5th st
Beaumont, TX 77701
Reason for Request of a Certificate of
Appropriateness
Paint
New Construction
Demo
Fencing
Miscellaneous
Has request been made before?
If yes, date:
Notes:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone: 951 8806020
E-Mail: martingalvanvaldez62@gmail.com
paint house blue, enclose 3 windows, two on left and one on right
side of home. replace 1/1 windows with 616 windows. replace front
door, and cut into top sides of home to install two window unit AC's
to prevent homeless encampment from stealing window units
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This is not a building permit, additional permits may be required
for the proposed scope of work.
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Case M PZ2022-211 Printed On: 6/3/2022
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