HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ2023-107DATE: April I0.2023
TO: Historic Landmark Commission
FROM: E|aynaLurke« Planner
SUBJECT: A request for a Certificate ofAppropriateness bo install a hog wire fence.
FILE: PZ2023-107
STAFF REPORT
Applicant, David Bradley, requests permission to keep a hog wire fence to the property located
at684Forrest. The hog wire fence has been constructed to be four (4) and a half (1/2) feet in
height with 2x4 trim cattle fencing and is situated along the northern and western sides of the
property. The placement of the fence appears to not restrict the visibility of the structure or the
surrounding structures. Please see exhibits of the aforementioned located in your packets.
Staff recommends approval of the request.
The property isinthe l977and l989SPARE Beaumont Survey. SPARE states the house was
built inl89B.The buildings significance islisted as, Beaurnont'sbest example ofasmall Queen
Anne house and one of the few surviving from the pre-Spindletop era. The finely detailed
structure includes original woodwork as well as stained and beveled glass windows. The house
was built for the Holmes Duke., a prominent local businessman and city official. A recorded
Texas Landmark listed onthe National Register ofHistoric Places.
Exhibits are attached.
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Planning & C01"I"Unity Development
Case Type:Planning and Zoning
Case Sub Type: Certificate of Appropriateness
Case #: PZ2023-107
Location: 694 FORREST ST BEAUMONT, 77701
Individuals listed on the record:
Applicant
David Bradley
2165 North
Beaumont, TX 77701
Property Owner
David Bradley / Dennis Swearingen
2165 North
Beaumont, TX 77701
Reason for Request of a Certificate of
Appropriateness
Paint
New Construction
Demo
Fencing
Miscellaneous
Has request been rnade before?
If yes, date:
Notes:
Case StatLIS: REVIEW
Tag Name: Fencing
Initiated On: 3/3/2023 10,03:20AM
Home Phone: 409 835-3808
Work Phone:
Cell Phone: 4092012601
E-Mail: david.bradley@att.net
Home Phone, 409 835-3808
Work Phone,
Cell Phone:
E-Mail: david.bradley@att.net
install wood fence, and repaint structure.
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Y
N
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This is not a building permit, additional permits may be required
for the proposed scope of work.
Case Type- Planning and Zoning Page I of I
Case #* PZ2023-107 Printed On: 3/24/2023
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THE HISTORICAL
HMdb.oi gMARKER DATABASE "Bite -Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History"
Beaumont in Jefferson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Holmes Duke House
Inscription. 4)
A native of Carthage, Texas, Holmes Duke came to
Beaumont in the late 19th century and purebased
property at this site in 1898. Construction on his home
began shortly thereafter. Completed in 1899, the, Holmes
Duke house features influences of the Queen Anne and
colonial revival styles of architecture. Prominent features
include the two semi -circular bays on either side of the
front door and the projecting gable over the entry that is
decorated with sunburst motifs. Columns are set in
groups at each corner of the porch, while the side gables
feature fish -scale shingling.
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1. Holmes Duke House Marker
Holmes Duke was a pioneer resident of Beaumont and for
many years was active in the city's political, civic, and business affairs. In igoi, he built the Duke Hotel on Liberty Avenue and
managed it until igio. Duke served as an alderman on the Beaumont City Council from 1905 until 19o8 and later held office as
the city health inspector. Duke also was known as an inventor and operated several restaurants in the area.
Holmes Duke lived here until his death in 194 6. The stru cture remained in his family, however, until ig 8 o. It is one of the few
structures remaining in Beaumont
2. Holmes Duke House Marker
that predates the igoi Spindletop oil
boom..
Recorded Texas Historic Landinark - 1986
Ereel ediqM by Texas
Historical ComMISS1011. (Marker Click or scan to see
Number io5ii.) this page online
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic
lists: Ambitecturee Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 3005,272'N, 941 6.342' W.Marker is in
Beauniont, Texas, in of County. Marker is on. Forrest Street near North Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch
for map_. M arker is at or near this postal address: 6 9 4 F orrest S treet, Beaumont TX 7770 1, United States of America. Touch for
directions.
Other nearby markC!'S. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Woman's Club
of Beaumont (about boo feet away, measured in a direct line); The Clubhouse The Woman' s Club of Beaumont (about boo feet
away).- urrg Men's Christian Association Of Beaumont (approx. o.2 miles away); gLegation Temple Emanuel, (aDDrOX. 0.2
miles away); First United Methodist Church Of Beau font (approx. 1/4mile away) g Women's Christian Association Of
Beaumom (approx. 0.3 miles away); Westminster Presbyterian Church Of Beaumont (approx. 0.4 miles away); Prise -Journal
(approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and nap of all markers in Beaumont.
BEAUMONT, TEXAS HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY FORM - BEAUMONT HISTORICAL LANDMARK GOMMISSION
JEF
County JEFFERSON
City/Rurat BEAUMONT BMT
2. Name Holmes Duke House
-Address 694 Forrest
5. US GS Quad No. 3094-111 site O. 163
6. Date: Factual 1899 Est.
7. Arch i tec t/Bui Mier
Contractor
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3. owner McNeil-L...Jack Et Ux 8. StyLe/Type Queen Anne
Address 940 Thomas Road, Beauwnt 77706-4621
9. Original Use DOMESTIC /S Fami Ly
4. Block/Lot Older Lot 7-8 Block 1 SE 1-4 Present Use COMMERCE AND TRADE/Professional
10. Description:
One-story frame house. Hipped with tower cross, gable roof, diamond pattern asbestos shingles. Central pedimented
entry with sunburst motif around semi -circular stained glass window. Stepped entablature supported by paired Doric
columns on wooden pedestals. inset porch with central wood and glass double doors between two curved bays -each
each
containing three one -over -one double hung sash. Turned spindle balustrade, wooden steps. Projecting side bay with
gable end roof, cutaway corners with decorative bargeboard brackets, and one/or e double hung sash with functioning
louvered shutters. Brick foundation.
11 Present Condition ExceLtent. The building underwent a-compfete restoration in the earl 1980s.
12. significance:
The building is Beaumont's best example of a smell Queen Anne house and ,ono of the -'few surviving from the pre-
Spindletop era. The finely detailed structure includes original woodwork as well as stained and .beveled glass
windows. The house was built for Holmes Duke, a prominent local businessman and city official.. Reporded Texas
landmark. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
13. Relationship to Site: Original Moved
14. Bibliography
Date (Descri_be.OriginaL Site)
15. Informant
16. Recorder D. Bush
PHOTO DATA
Black and White 35 mm negative
YEAR DRWIR ROLL FRNE ROLL FRME
89 05 35 to
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RECORDED BY:
DATE:
Date 06-22-89
D, Bush