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Home My WebLink AboutHLC August 2022 Packet*AGENDA* HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION August 8, 2022 REGULAR MEETING HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Council Chambers, City Hail, 801 Main St. - 3:30 p. m. The meeting will also be broadcast on the City's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnY6nNk8zfXZulMglzbwEBg *AGENDA* ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 13, 2022. REGULAR MEETING 1) PZ2022-242: A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to paint a house. Applicant: Norelia Reed Location: 2160 North Street 2) PZ2022-255: A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace a roof and paint a structure. Applicant: Kisha Ridley Location: 2385 Broadway Street 3) PZ2022-274: A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to paint a house. Applicant: Chris Ellebracht Location: 2226 Hazel Avenue 4) Historic District Code Enforcement Report ADJOURN "To protect, enhance and perpetuate historic landmarks which represent or reflect distinctive and important elements of the City's and State's architectural, archaeological, cultural, social, economic, ethnic and political history and to develop appropriate settings for such places." Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Kaltrina Minick at 409-880-3777. *MINUTES* HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION June 13, 2022 City Hall, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas A Regular Meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission was held on June 13, 2022 and called to order at 3:35 p.m. with the following members present: Chairman Dohn LaBiche Commissioner Yolanda Nan Avery Commissioner Hester Bell Commissioner Christina Crawford Commissioner Theresa Goodness Commissioner Lynda Kay Makin Commissioner Maiva Provo Commissioner Thomas Sigee Commission Members absent: Commissioner John Berube Commissioner Hajrah Javed Commissioner Janelle Templeton Also present: Demi Engman, Senior Planner Pashae Randle, Oaks Historic Code Enforcement Officer Delaney Wood, Demolition Coordinator Miles Haynes, Management Assistant Cindy Aviles, Permit Processing Clerk Catherine Allen, Recording Secretary Commissioner Makin moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on May 9, 2022. Commissioner Bell seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 8:0. REGULAR MEETING 1) PZ2022-172: A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a hog wire fence. Applicant: Joel Mendiola Location: 2615 Gladys Avenue Mrs. Engman presented the staff report. Applicant and contractor, Joel Mendiola, requests permission to install a hog wire fence to the property located at 2615 Gladys. The work of fence installation began without the benefit of an approved Certificate of Appropriateness. The hog wire fence has been constructed to be 50 inches in height with 8 Historic Landmark Commission June 13, 2022 x 8 posts, 2 x 4 trim cattle fencing and is situated along the east property line, visible from 1 Oth Street. Mr. Alto Watson, property owner, wished to disclose extra photos of properties with existing fence types. The property is in the 1991 SPARE Beaumont Survey. SPARE states the house was built c. 1942. The property was listed as an example of a common two story house form built since the 1930's. Staff recommended approval of the request. Slides of the subject property and fence were shown, The property owner was present. Alto Watson, 2615 Gladys Avenue, addressed the Commission. He stated that he and his wife have been remodeling the home, which had been in poor shape and that they have invested a lot of money into the project. He added that the previous fence was dilapidated and that the McFaddin-Ward House has a very similar fence to the one requested for his home. Mr. Watson stated that they intend to grow jasmine on the fence so that it will be similar in appearance to a fence at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas. He apologized for not having a permit for the fence and stated that he did not realize that the permit was not obtained. Finally, he stated that they intend to return the home to its previous glory and requested approval from the Commission. Commissioner Bell asked about there being an apartment on the back of the property and Mr. Watson stated that the apartment had fallen down to termite damage. Chairman LaBiche asked Mrs. Engman to review the fencing requirements from the City ordinance and Mrs. Engman reviewed the requirements for the Commission. She added that because the fence did have a wood frame, staff decided it should go before the Commission for a decision. Chairman LaBiche and Commissioner Crawford commented that they liked the idea of the vine covered fence. Mrs. Engman pointed out that once the stop work order was posted, work on the fence was halted pending the decision of the Commission. Commissioner Makin moved to approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a hog wire fence, as requested in file PZ2022-172. Commissioner Sigee seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 8:0. 2) PZ2022-209: A request for a Certificate of Demolition to demolish a house. Applicant: City of Beaumont Location: 2250 Rusk Street 2 Historic Landmark Commission June 13, 2022 Mrs. Engman presented the staff report. Boyd Meier, Building Official, requests a Certificate of Demolition for the house located at 2250 Rusk Street. According to the inspection report, this structure was originally tagged on January 26, 2022 and a reinspeetion was completed May 23, 2022. The structure has foundation issues, rotting window frames, missing windows, and overgrowth consisting of vines and tree branches, which hang off of the roof. The owner's guardian has signed a demolition consent form and does not owe taxes. The house is in the 1990 SPARE Beaumont Survey. Based on the extensive repairs needed for this structure, the Building Codes Staff is recommending a raze order. Planning staff recommends approval of this request. Slides of the subject property's exterior and interior were shown. Notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. No responses were received in favor or in opposition of the demolition. Commissioner Makin asked how long the property had been in its current state and Ms. Wood stated that the City received a complaint about it in January. A representative for the property owner was present. Arnez Jenkins Washington, 8850 Forrest Hollow, Houston, Texas addressed the Commission. She stated that she is the guardian and caregiver for her brother Darnell Jenkins, who is the property owner. She stated that they are unable to afford the needed repairs to the home. She added that it had suffered hurricane and termite damage and that they had hired a contractor who dad not perform the work requested. Commissioner Sigee moved to approve the request for a Certificate of Demolition to demolish a house, as requested in file PZ2022-209. Commissioner Makin seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 8:0. Brief discussion was had to inform Ms. Washington about the process of demolition now that the item has been approved. 3) PZ2022-211: 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. Applicant: Martin Galvan Valdez Location: 231 5th Street Mrs. Engman presented the 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 Historic Landmark Commission June 13, 2022 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 the Commission's permission. He began painting his house blue, but has yet to finish due to the stop work order that was posted May 16, 2022. 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. This house is not listed in the SPARE Beaumont Survey. Staff recommends denial of this request. Staff encourages options to be discussed for Mr. Valdez's renovations. Slides of the subject property were shown. Commissioner Makin asked about the air conditioning units and Mrs. Engman clarified the specifies. The applicant was present. Martin Galvan Valdez, 231 5"' Street, addressed the Commission. He stated that he replaced the windows with better windows and that he had to close in the windows because he needed a place to place the bed. He added that he had to move the air conditioning units because he was unable to open the windows. Chairman LaBiche requested a translator to ensure the applicant and Commission had full understanding. Cindy Aviles joined the meeting to translate for Mr. Galvan Valdez. Discussion followed concerning the notification process for buying a home in the district. With translation assistance from Ms. Aviles, the applicant stated that he had to have the window units because without being able to open the windows, the home gets very humid. He added that he had to close in the windows for furniture placement inside the home. 4 Historic Landmark Commission June 13, 2022 Finally, he added that he did not feel safe with too many windows in the house due to vagrants in the area. Chairman LaBiche informed Mr. Galvan Valdez about the permitting requirements for work in the district and the applicant stated that he is now aware of this and will make sure any work is done correctly. Further discussion followed concerning the details of the case and past cast examples. The Commission appreciated the work to remodel the home, but also expressed the need to balance adherence to the requirements of the historic district. Commissioner Makin moved to deny the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install an air conditioning unit into side wall, enclose and replace windows, replace font door and paint house, as requested in file PZ2022-211. Commissioner Goodness seconded the motion. Further discussion was had about the implications of a denial with respect to the closed in windows and the air conditioning units. Commissioner Makin made a new motion to partially approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for file PZ2022-211 to approve the enclosure of the windows, the installation of the air conditioning units and the painting of the house, but deny the request to replace the front east facing windows and the front door. Commissioner Crawford seconded the motion. The motion to partially approve the request carried 8:0. HISTORIC DISTRICT CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT Officer Randle presented the Historic District Code Enforcement Report, including information about current violations and inspections. The Commission thanked her for her work in the District. None. THERE BEING NO OTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:28 P.M. DATE: August 8, 2022 TO: Historic Landmark Commission FROM: Demi Engman, Senior Planner SUBJECT: A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to paint a house. FILE: PZ2022-242 STAFF REPORT This item was tabled from July 11 to August 8, 2022 per Ms. Reed's request. Norelia Reed, homeowner, is asking permission to paint the exterior of the structure at 2160 North Street, using a blue body color, white trim color and black accent color. The property owner began to paint the house without the benefit of an approved Certificate of Appropriateness. Staff recommends denial of the body color as it does not closely align with staff's approved color palette and approval of the trim and accent colors. The house is listed in the 1990 SPARE survey. SPARE states that the house was built in 1925. The house is an example of middle class housing built in Beaumont after the second Spindletop boom. Exhibits are attached. BEAUMONT Planning & Community Development Case Type:Planning and Zoning Case Sub Type: Certificate of Appropriateness Case #: PZ2022-242 Location: 2160 NORTH ST, BEAUMONT, 77701 Individuals listed on the record: Applicant Norelia Reed 2160 North St Beaumont, TX 77701 Property Owner Norelia Reed 2160 North 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: Case Status: REVIEW Tag Name: Change exterior paint color of the house Initiated On: 6/10/2022 4:19:43PM Home. Phone: Work Phone: Coll Phone: 8327544524 E-Mail: guilbeauxgallery@holmail.corn Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: 8327544524 E-Mail: guilbeauxgallery@hotmail.com EXTERIOR COLOR CHANGE TRIM MILK SHUTTERS AND FRONT DOOR BLACK BODYARROW HEAD LAKE Y N N N N N This is not a building permit, additional permits may be required for the proposed scope of work. Case Type: Planning and Zoning Page 1 of 1 Case #: PZ2022-242 Printed On: 6/29/2022 0 ftY mu."Am FMV-�A�� 0 A44 JEF 1. County JFFFERSON City/Rural BEAUMONT BM7 2. Name Address 2160 North 5. USGS Quad No. 3094-111 Site No. 739 6. Date: Factual Est. c. 1925 7. Architect/Builder Contractor 3. owner Durgan, Hebert L. 8. Style/Type Colonial Revival Address _ 2160 North Beaumont, 77701-1549 9. Original Use DOMESTIC/Single Dwelling 4. Block/Lot McFaddin 2 Lot 5 Block 26 SE 1-3 Present Use COMMERCE/TRADE/Professional_ 10. Description: Two story frame structure. Gable end roof and wing. Two eight -over -eight sash and one six -over -six sash with shutters above two eight -over -eight sash with shutters and a central wood panel door with swan's neck pediment and square pilasters. Brick steps. Two story wing with one pair of six -over -six sash above one pair six -over -six sash. 11. Present Condition Excellent. The house has recently been renovated. 12. Significance: The house is a fine example of middle class housing built in Beaumont after the second Spindletop boom. 13. Relationship to Site: Original Moved Date 14. Bibliography (Describe Original Site) 15. Informant 16. Recorder S. Skarbowski Date 06-07-90 PHOTO DATA Black and White 35 mm negative YEAR DRWR ROLL FRXE ROLL FRXE 90 1 1 07 1 32 to VIEW: RECORDED BY: S. Skarbowski DATE: DATE: August 8, 2022 TO: Historic Landmark Commission FROM: Demi Engman, Senior Planner SUBJECT: A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace a roof and paint a structure. FILE: PZ2022-255 STAFF REPORT The owner, Kisha Ridley, requests permission to replace the roof and paint the structure located at 2385 Broadway Street, also known as the Broadway Oaks Apartments. Currently, the roof appears to be dark gray in color with diamond -shaped shingles. The material of the roof appears to be made of tile, cement or perhaps asphalt. She wishes to replace the roof with black architectural shingles. Additionally, Ms. Ridley requests to paint the brick of the structure SW2829 Classical White, the trim SW6253 Tricorn Black and the door SW2808 Rookwood Red. Section 28.03.018 Historic - Cultural Landmark Preservation Overlay District (g)(H)(ii) states "brick surfaces not previously painted may not be painted unless the applicant establishes that the color and texture of replacement brick cannot be matched with that of the existing brick surface or that the painting is necessary to restore or preserve the brick itself." Staff recommends approval of the request to paint the trim, front door and replace the roof with the following condition: 1. Existing ridge and hip decorations must be repurposed to the new roof or new materials for such must match decorative elements of the existing roof. Staff recommends denial of the request to paint the brick. The house is not listed in the SPARE survey. Exhibits are attached. BEAUMONT Planning $ Community Development Case Type:Planning and Zoning Case Sub Type:. Certificate of Appropriateness Case #: PZ2022-255 Location: 2385 BROADWAY ST, BEAUMONT, 77702 Individuals listed on the record: Applicant kisha ridley 9645 MEADOWCREEK DR BEAUMONT, TX 77706 Property Owner kisha ridley 9645 MEADOWCREEK DR BEAUMONT, TX 77706 Reason for Request of a Certificate of Appropriateness Paint New Construction Demo Fencing Miscellaneous Has request been made before? If yes, date: Notes: Date: 0711812022, Written By: Reagan Honore Case Status: REVIEW Tag Name: PAINT Initiated On: 6/17/2022 3:45:52PM Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: 4097306648 E-Mail: ksridley0921@gmail.com Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: 4097306648 E-Mail: ksridleyO92l@grnail.com beautify exterior of home better the appearance painting body classical white SW2829 TRIM TRICON BLACK SW6253 DOOR ROOKWOOD RED SW2808 also replacing tile roof with black architectural shingles. **paint approved, roof replacement to HLC** Y N N N Y N This is not a building permit, additional permits may be required for the proposed scope of work. Case Type: Planning and Zoning Page 1 of 1 Case #: PZ2022-255 Printed On: 7/2512022 DATE: August 8, 2022 TO: Historic Landmark Commission FROM: Demi Engman, Senior Planner SUBJECT: A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to paint a house. FILE: PZ2022-274 STAFF REPORT The homeowner, Chris Ellebracht, requests permission to paint the exterior of the structure at 2226 Hazel Avenue. The proposed body color will be Behr M350-4 Sweet Grass. The trim color will be Behr 5470-7 Undersea and the accent color to be Behr M280-1 Twinkling Lights. Paint swatch samples are located in your packet. Staff recommends approval of the request. The house is listed in the 1990 SPARE survey. SPARE states that the house was built in 1911. The house is an example of middle class housing built in Beaumont after the first Spindletop boom. Exhibits are attached. BEAUMONT Planning & Community Development Case Type:Planning and Zoning Case Sub Type: Certificate of Appropriateness Case #: PZ2022-274 Location: 2226 HAZELAVE, BEAUMONT, 77701 Individuals listed on the record: Applicant Chris Ellebrachl 2226 Hazel ave Beaumont, TX 77701 Properly Owner Chris Ellebracht 2226 Hazel ave 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: Case Status: REVIEW Tag Name: paint home exterior Initiated On: 7/6/2022 12:43:45PM Home Phone: (210) 426-4174 Work Phone: Cell Phone: (210) 381-4253 E-Mail: sabrina_victory@yahoo.com Home Phone: (210) 426-4174 Work Phone: Cell Phone: (210) 381-4253 E-Mail: sabrina—vicLory@yahoo.com to get colors approved to paint home exterior Y N N N N N This is not a building permit, additional permits may be required for the proposed scope of work. Case Type: Planning and Zoning Case #: P72022-274 Page 1 of 1 Printed On: 7126/2022 GM2-4 DYNASTY MARQUEE' ONE -COAT Sweet Grass M350-4' TV01 m color t 19 BEAUMONT, TEXAS HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY FORM - BEAUMONT HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION JEF 1. County JEFFERSON 5. USGS Quad No. 3094-111 Site No. 708 City/Rural BEAUMONT BMT 6. Date: Factual Est. c. 1911 2. Name Address 2226 Hazel 7. Architect/Builder Contractor 3. Owner Davis. Jude A. Sr. et ux B. Style/Type Vernacular Craftsman Address P.O. Box 721 Beaumont, 77701-0721 9. Original Use _ DOME5T1C/Sinale Dwelling 4. Black/Lot Averill Lot 23 Block 7 SE 1-4 Present Use DOMESTIC/Single Dwelling 10. Description: One story frame structure. Gable front roof with overhanging eaves and exposed rafters. Asphalt shingles to simulate ceramic tile with horns at the peaks and elbow brackets. Exterior brick chimney. Louvered vent on gable. Shed roof porch covered with tar paper supported by four Doric columns. Two eight -over -one sash with shutters on either side of a wood and glass panel door. wood porch and cement steps. 11. Present Condition Fair. The roof is missing some shingles. wood rot is evident in places. 12. Significance: The house is an example of middle class housing built in Beaumont after the first Spindletop boom. 13. Relationship to Site: original Moved Date (Describe Original Site) 14. Bibliography 15. Informant 16. Recorder S. Skerbowski Date 06-05-90 PHOTO DATA Black and White 35 mm negative YEAR DM R ROLL FRW ROIL FRIiE 90 1 1 06 1 34 to VIEW: RECORDED BY: S. Skarbowski DATE: