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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-13-23 HLC Minutes * M I N U T E S * HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION February 13, 2023 City Hall, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas \[ A Regular Meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission was held on February 13, 2023 and called to order at 3:34 p.m. with the following members present: Chairman Dohn LaBiche Commissioner Hester Bell Commissioner John Berube Commissioner Christina Crawford *arrived at 3:38 pm Commissioner Theresa Goodness Commissioner Lynda Kay Makin Commissioner Marva Provo Commissioner Thomas Sigee Commission Members absent : Commissioner Yolanda Nan Avery Commissioner Hajrah Javed Commissioner Janelle Templeton Also present: Demi Engman, Planning Manager Elayna Luckey, Zoning Technician Pashae Randle, Oaks Historic Code Enforcement Officer Susan Smith, Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Makin moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on January 9, 2023. Commissioner Bell seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 7:0. Commissioner Crawford not yet present. REGULAR MEETING 1)PZ2022-486 : A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a carport. Applicant: Justen Gravett for Latrice Taylor Location: 2215 Hazel Avenue Mrs. Engman presented the staff report. Justen Gravett, on behalf of home owner Latrice Traylor, requests to keep an attached carport on the west side of the property located at 2215 Hazel Street. This was constructed without the benefit of an approved Certificate of Appropriateness nor building permits. The case was dismissed by Beaumont Municipal Court and is pending approval before the Board of Adjustment today and pending issuance of building permits. The structure is Historic Landmark Commission $$ February 13, 2023 $ twenty (20) feet by twenty (20) feet and has been constructed with wood and architectural shingles. It extends from the west side of the home to the existing fence line. The carport is visible from the street. Planning staff recommended approval of the request with the following conditions: 1. The carport shall be in conformance with Section 28.03.024 District area and height _RTbYNaV\\\[`!\\S!\\b_!9Vafh`!F_QV\[N\[PR`*! 2. All appropriate permits must be obtained through the Building Codes department. $ This house is listed in the 1990 SPARE Beaumont Survey. SPARE states the house is typical of aUR!ZVQQYR!PYN``!U\\b`V\[T!ObVYa!a\\!NPP\\ZZ\\QNaR!aUR!_V`V\[T!\]\\\]bYNaV\\\[!V\[!8RNbZ\\\[a!V\[!aUR!-5.,h`* Slides of the subject property were shown. Neither the applicant or property owner were present. Brief discussion followed concerning construction date of the carport, street visibility, location, and current condition of the existing carport. Commissioner Makin moved to approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a carport, as requested in file PZ2022-486, with the following conditions: 1. The carport shall be in conformance with Section 28.03.024 District area and height _RTbYNaV\\\[`!\\S!\\b_!9Vafh`!F_QV\[N\[PR`*! 2. All appropriate permits must be obtained through the Building Codes department. Commissioner Sigee seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 7:1. (Berube raised his hand in opposition.) 2) PZ2023-0 : A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new accessory building. Applicant: Iraida Barahona Location: 2500 Harrison Avenue Mrs. Engman presented the staff report. Applicant, Iraida Barahona is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new accessory building to be constructed at 2500 Harrison Avenue. It will match the original structure, which was demolished due to life safety hazards and extreme dilapidation. The proposed accessory building will be approximately one thousand (1000) sq. ft. in size. The structure will have two (2) stories, and will feature hardy plank twelve (12) by eight and one fourth (8 ¼) inch siding. The structure will be painted yellow to match the existing color scheme of the 6$ $ Historic Landmark Commission $$ February 13, 2023 $ main structure. The roof will be made of black architectural shingles and the windows will be one- over-one vinyl with white trim. Planning staff recommended approval subject to the following condition: 1. All appropriate permits must be obtained through the Building Codes department. This house is listed in the 1991 SPARE Beaumont Survey. SPARE states this house was built in 1930 and is a fine example of Spanish Eclectic architecture build for the upper middle class in Beaumont in the post-Spindletop two years. Slides of the subject property were shown. Brief discussion followed concerning the exterior material of the demolished building. A representative of the applicant was present. Hani Tohme of Golden Triangle Consulting Engineers, 85 I-10 Frontage Road, Suite A, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. Mr. Tohme stated that measurements of the previous building were taken prior to it being demolished, along with noting the number of doors and windows located on the structure. The proposed building will be a duplicate of the demolished building. Mr. Tohme also stated that the owner wishes to build a structure that will enhance the appearance of the home. The previous building was recently demolished. He also stated that the windows to be installed are being modified because Wind Storm Certification requirements will not be met by matching the windows on the building to the windows on the home. Brief discussion followed regarding the availability of wood framed Wind Storm Certified windows. The roof will be constructed of black shingles, unlike the red clay tile roof of the home. Mr. Tohme stated that red shingles can be used if that is the preference of the Commission. Property owner, Jeremy Swanton, 2500 Harrison Avenue, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. He stated that the original structure was constructed with eight (8) pane windows and did not match the six (6) over six (6) pane windows of the home. He also stated that he has had difficulty obtaining insurance on the home due to the clay tile roof and wood windows. Brief discussion followed concerning the process of obtaining the proper windows. Commissioner Sigee moved to approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new accessory building, as requested in file PZ2023-0, with the following condition: All appropriate permits must be obtained through the Building Codes department. 52$ $ Commissioner Sigee further moved to amend the motion to approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new accessory building, as requested in file PZ2023-0, by adding the following condition: $ Windows shall match the windows of the demolished accessory building. 62$ " $ Commissioner Makin seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 8:0. 7$ $ Historic Landmark Commission $$ February 13, 2023 $ 3) PZ2023-3 : A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to enclose windows. Applicant: Richard Callais Location: 2585 and 2587 Liberty Street Mrs. Luckey presented the staff report. Applicant, Richard Callais is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness to enclose two (2) windows to the duplex located at 2585 and 2587 Liberty Street. The windows to be enclosed are located on the south side of the home, and are visible from the public right-of-way. The applicant wishes to replace the six (6) by ten (10) windows with shiplap siding. The siding would be painted to match the structure. This home would be categorized as a Craftsman style home. Examples of this are in A Field Guide to American Houses (McAlester et al., pg. 456-458). Multiple windows within front rooms and along the sides of homes appear, to be a prominent feature for craftsman style homes. Planning staff recommended denial of the request. $ This house is not listed in the SPARE Beaumont Survey. Slides of the subject property were shown. Brief discussion followed concerning the location of the windows in the home and adjacent duplex. The applicant was not present. Further discussion followed concerning the request for denial. Mrs. Luckey stated that A Field Guide to American Houses (McAlester et al., pg. 456-458) indicates that craftsman style homes feature multiple windows within front rooms and along the sides of the structure. Commissioner Bell moved to deny the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to enclose windows, as requested in file PZ2023-3. Commissioner Goodness seconded the motion. The motion to deny the request carried 8:0. 4) PZ2023-29 : A request for a Certificate of Demolition to demolish a house and a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new construction. Applicant: Lemoine Disaster Recovery for Reginald Morrison Location: 2263 Long Avenue Mrs. Luckey presented the staff report. Lemoine Disaster Recovery on behalf of Reginald Morrison, is requesting a Certificate of Demolition to demolish a house located at 2263 Long Avenue. The existing structure received substantial damage from the past hurricane events. In conjunction with demolition, the applicant requests a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new construction that will be completed under the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Harvey Program. The proposed home will be approximately 1356 sq. ft. in size. The construction methods employed would dictate that the house is to be constructed with a pier and beam foundation with hardy plank `VQV\[T(!dV\[Q\\d`!dVYY!OR!dUVaR!N\[Q!\\\[R!%-&!\\cR_!\\\[R!%-&!V\[!N\]\]RN_N\[PR*!!JUR!_\\\\S!dVYY!UNcR!N!-h! 8$ $ Historic Landmark Commission $$ February 13, 2023 $ overhang with the pitch rising six (6) inches each twelve (12) inches horizontal distance. Additionally, the roof will be 30 year architectural shingles and weather wood in color. Lastly, the porch column is to be a tapered craftsman style column. The front door will be a craftsman style door with six (6) panels. The exterior body paint is to be Bungalow Beige and the trim is to be Alabaster. Planning staff recommended approval of both requests. The house is not in the SPARE Beaumont Survey. Slides of the subject property were shown. Twenty-three (23) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. Zero (0) responses were received in favor and zero (0) were received in opposition. Brief discussion followed concerning the square footage of the existing home, date the existing home was last occupied, and floor plan of the proposed structure. Chairman LaBiche requested comments from the owners of neighboring properties. Adam Hall, 2246 Long Avenue, addressed the Commission. Mr. Hall expressed concern regarding the type of home that will be constructed on the property and the possibility of flooding of surrounding homes. He also asked if the home to be constructed will be in accordance with the Historic District regulations. Chairman LaBiche explained that purpose of the Historic Landmark Commission and that the Historic District is a separate entity. Mr. Hall also expressed concern regarding neighborhood property values. John Hubbard, 2244 Long Avenue, addressed the Commission. Mr. Hubbard inquired as to if the new home will be a rental property of if the owner will be required to reside on the property. Mrs. Engman stated GLO requires that the property owner reside in the home for a certain period of time. It was stated that the time frame is three (3) years. Jose Navarro, 2250 Long Avenue, addressed the Commission. Mr. Navarro stated that he is concerned that the new construction will affect his property value. Chairman LaBiche stated that the Commission does not want anything to be constructed that will depreciate property values. The applicant was present. Alexandra Pallis with Lemoine Disaster Recovery, on behalf of Reginald Morrison, 12563 Gulf Freeway, Houston, addressed the Commission. She stated that the current home is in unlivable condition. She further stated that Mr. Morrison has been approved for a three (3) bedroom/two (2) bathroom GLO home. The home will be elevated three (3) feet. The driveway and culvert will be replaced, along with new grading. The home will be a one (1) story structure with an ADA ramp that extends from the rear of the home and along the side of the structure to the parking pad. The home is designed in order that a garage can be added by the homeowner in the future. Ms. Pallis further stated that, if approved, demolition will take place once the permitting process is complete. Further discussion followed regarding the appearance of 9$ $ Historic Landmark Commission $$ February 13, 2023 $ the windows on the proposed home. The time frame for construction of the new home will be ninety (90) to one hundred-twenty (120) days. She also noted that she has not received a copy of the Oaks Historic District rules. Commissioner Makin requested that staff provide Ms. Pallis with a copy of the rules. Additional discussion followed concerning screening pier \\S!aUR!`a_bPab_Rh`! and beam foundation. Mrs. Luckey explained that GLO requires any modifications to pre- approved plans have to be submitted to GLO for approval and recommendations must be in writing by the jurisdiction requesting the modification. Discussion followed proposing the following conditions: 1. ADA ramp shall be placed in rear yard, not visible from the street right-of-way. 2. Windows shall be six (6) over six (6) panes in appearance. 3. A brick screen shall be installed along the front elevation of the new structure, to screen the pier and beam foundation. Commissioner Crawford moved to approve the request for a Certificate of Demolition to demolish a home and a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new construction, as requested in file PZ2023- 29, with the following conditions: 1. ADA ramp shall be placed in rear yard, not visible from the street right-of-way. 2. Windows shall be six (6) over six (6) panes in appearance. 3. A brick screen shall be installed along the front elevation of the new structure, to screen the pier and beam foundation. Commissioner Bell seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 8:0. 5) PZ2023-41 : A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace windows. Applicant: Salvador Cisneros Location: 2230 Laurel Street Mrs. Luckey presented the staff report. Salvador Cisneros, Homeowner, is seeking permission to replace twenty-six (26) windows on the house location at 2230 Laurel Street. The replacement of the windows was completed without the benefit of a Certificate of Appropriateness (CA) or building permits. Originally the windows were one over one pane, the windows that have been installed are six (6) over one in appearance. 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. 456-463). The request to have six (6) over one pane windows seems appropriate, because it is typical for a home within this era to have a variety of panes. Planning staff recommended approval of this request with the following conditions: :$ $ Historic Landmark Commission $$ February 13, 2023 $ 1. Shall obtain all necessary building permits from Building Codes. 2. Any replacement of trim shall match existing structure color scheme. This house is in in the 1990 SPARE Beaumont Survey. SPARE states the house was built pre 1920. The property was listed as typical middle class housing built after the turn-of-the-century in Beaumont. Slides of the subject property were shown. The applicant was not present. Chairman LaBiche stated that the replacement windows appear to be properly installed without causing damage to the structure. Commissioner Makin moved to approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace windows, as requested in file PZ2023-41, with the following conditions: 1. Shall obtain all necessary building permits from Building Codes. 2. Any replacement of trim shall match existing structure color scheme. Commissioner Goodness seconded the motion. The motion to 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 OTHER BUSINESS None. THERE BEING NO OTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:28 P.M. <$ $