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Home My WebLink About11-13-23 HLC Minutes * M I N U T E S * HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION November 13, 2023 Council Chambers, City Hall, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas \] A Regular Meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission was held on November 13, 2023 and called to order at 3:30 p.m. with the following members present: Chairman Dohn LaBiche Commissioner Hester Bell Commissioner John Berube Commissioner Christina Crawford *arrived at 3:34 pm Commissioner Theresa Goodness Commissioner Ronald Kelley Commissioner Lynda Kay Makin Commissioner Marva Provo Commissioner Thomas Sigee Commissioner Janelle Templeton Commission Members absent : Commissioner Yolanda Nan Avery Also present: Elayna Luckey, Planner I Susan Smith, Recording Secretary Pashae Randle, Zoning Technician John Wilson, Oaks Historic Code Enforcement Officer APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Makin moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on October 9, 2023. Commissioner Sigee seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 9:0. Commissioner Crawford not yet present. REGULAR MEETING 1) PZ2023-340 : A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct two duplexes. Applicant: Cornell Price Location: 2490 Liberty Avenue Historic Landmark Commission $$ November 13, 2023 $ Mrs. Luckey presented the staff report. Property owner Cornell Price, of CMP3 Enterprises LLC, has requested a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the construction of two duplexes on th property located at 2490 Liberty Avenue at the corner of Liberty and 9 Street. The proposed construction methods employed would dictate that the two story structures will be constructed on a slab foundation with wood framing. The siding will be of a 1 x 8 x 12 profile and made of HardiPlank with a proposed body color of Alabaster (SW 7008) and proposed trim color of Accessible Beige (SW 7036). The roof will be finished with weather wood 30-year architectural shingles. th The orientation of the duplexes will have the proposed structures and attached garages facing 9 Street with the side of the structure facing Liberty Avenue. The site plan is subject to an approved Variance through the Board of Adjustment and the use of the lot for duplexes subject to approval of a Specific Use Permit by the Planning Commission and City Council. Slides of the subject property were shown. Planning staff recommended approval of the request, subject to the following conditions: 1. Storm shutters be included for all upper windows and painted to match the structure. 2. All windows be one (1) over one (1) in appearance. 3. I__V!_fUbXQ^W!\]Y^Y\]e\]!cXQ\\\\!RU!,-k* Brief discussion followed concerning the size of each proposed duplex, which will be two two- story buildings each containing two units for a total of 4 units with a one car garage for each unit. Specifics of the request relating to setback requirements were also discussed. The applicant was present. Cornell Price of CMP3 Enterprises, 2635 Rigby Drive, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. He stated that the duplexes are not for low income housing and presented a proposed blueprint to the Commission. Further discussion followed concerning removal of the trees, exterior materials, duplex size, landscaping, and rental fees were discussed. Commissioner Bell moved to approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct two duplexes, as requested in PZ2023-340, with the following conditions: 1. Storm shutters be included for all upper windows and painted to match the structure. 2. All windows be one (1) over one (1) in appearance. 3. I__V!_fUbXQ^W!\]Y^Y\]e\]!cXQ\\\\!RU!,-k* 6$ $ Historic Landmark Commission $$ November 13, 2023 $ Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Chairman LaBiche-Aye; Commissioner Bell-Aye; Commissioner Berube-Aye; Commissioner Crawford-Aye; Commissioner Goodness-Aye; Commissioner Kelley-Aye; Commissioner Makin-Aye; Commissioner Provo-Aye; Commissioner Sigee-Aye; Commissioner Templeton-Aye. The motion to approve the request carried 10:0. " 2) PZ2023-384 : A request to revoke a Certificate of Appropriateness for expansion of a driveway. Applicant: City of Beaumont Location: 2555 Harrison Avenue Mrs. Luckey presented the staff report. The City of Beaumont is requesting to revoke a Certificate of Appropriateness to expand the driveway at 2555 Harrison Avenue. The request comes following the discovery that the applicant had mistakenly applied for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the wrong address of where the work is intended. A corrected application has been submitted and will be before you for review. Staff recommended approval of the request. Brief discussion followed concerning specifics of the request. Commissioner Goodness moved to approve the request to revoke a Certificate of Appropriateness for expansion of a driveway, as requested in PZ2023-384. Commissioner Makin seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Chairman LaBiche-Aye; Commissioner Bell-Aye; Commissioner Berube-Aye; Commissioner Crawford-Aye; Commissioner Goodness-Aye; Commissioner Kelley-Aye; Commissioner Makin-Aye; Commissioner Provo-Aye; Commissioner Sigee-Aye; Commissioner Templeton-Aye. The motion to approve the request carried 10:0. $ 3) PZ2023-403 : A request for a Certificate of Demolition to demolish a house. Applicant: City of Beaumont Location: 2370 Pecos Street Mrs. Luckey presented the staff report. Boyd Meier, Building Official, requests a Certificate of Demolition for the house located at 2370 Pecos Street. According to the inspection report, this structure was originally tagged on June 9, 2023 after damage from a fire. The structure received substantial damage such as a collapsed ceiling, rafter damage, the rear roof and walls completely destroyed with substantial smoke damage to the remainder of the structure, making it considered unsafe for human occupancy. 7$ $ Historic Landmark Commission $$ November 13, 2023 $ Based on the extensive repairs needed for this structure the Building Codes Staff recommended a raze order. The property is not listed in the SPARE Beaumont Survey, and the owner has signed the Demolition Consent. Seventeen (17) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. Zero (0) responses were received in favor or in opposition Slides of the subject property were shown. Planning staff recommended approval of this request. Commissioner Makin moved to approve the request for a Certificate of Demolition to demolish a house, as requested in file PZ2023-403. Commissioner Templeton seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Chairman LaBiche-Aye; Commissioner Bell-Aye; Commissioner Berube-Aye; Commissioner Crawford-Aye; Commissioner Goodness-Aye; Commissioner Kelley-Aye; Commissioner Makin-Aye; Commissioner Provo-Aye; Commissioner Sigee-Aye; Commissioner Templeton-Aye. The motion to approve the request carried 10:0. 4) PZ2023-425 : A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to change all windows and the exterior doors. Applicant: Tina Ellis for Melvin Taylor Location: 2570 Rusk Street Mrs. Luckey presented the staff report. Tina Ellis, on behalf of the property owner Melvin Taylor, has requested a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the renovation of the home located at 2570 Rusk Street through the Texas General Land Office Harvey Recovery Program. The applicant is requesting to remove all of the existing four (4) over one wood window and replace them with one over one windows. Additionally, the existing exterior doors would be removed and replaced with a solid six (6) panel exterior door. The home seems to be constructed with the inspiration of Tudor architecture with its multiple front gables, steeply pitched side gable, rounded porch entry and brick detailing around decorative edges, however lacks the grandeur details of the architecture. Examples of the Tudor details as described can be seen in A Field Guide to American Houses (McAlester et al., pgs. 355-358). In reviewing the examples, multi-pane windows appear to be featured throughout the Tudor home examples, making the request to change the windows to one over one seem inappropriate. The property is not listed in the SPARE Beaumont Survey. 8$ $ Historic Landmark Commission $$ November 13, 2023 $ Slides of the subject property were shown. Planning staff recommended approval of the request, with the following conditions: 1. The front door installed, be painted to match the trim and accents of the structure. 2. The windows are replaced to include the mulling strips to give the appearance of the _bYWY^Q\\!V_eb!%/&!_fUb!_^U!gY^T_glc* A representative of the applicant was present. Kevin Scott of RM Quality Construction, PO Box 813, Conroe, Texas addressed the Commission. He stated that the home is part of the Texas General Land Office Harvey Recovery Program. Mr. Scott further stated that the Program will allow for windows and front door as approved by the Commission. He also stated that extensive indoor repairs will take place and the roof was recently replaced. Mr. Scott further stated that the Program does not allow for renovations to the detached garage. Further discussion followed concerning specifics of the front door. Commissioner Berube moved to approve the request to for a Certificate of Appropriateness to change all windows and the exterior doors, as requested in PZ2023-425, with the following amended conditions: 1. The front door to be installed to match the existing door. 2. The windows are replaced with four over one windows to match the existing. Commissioner Bell seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Chairman LaBiche-Aye; Commissioner Bell-Aye; Commissioner Berube-Aye; Commissioner Crawford-Aye; Commissioner Goodness-Aye; Commissioner Kelley-Aye; Commissioner Makin-Aye; Commissioner Provo-Aye; Commissioner Sigee-Aye; Commissioner Templeton-Aye. The motion to approve the request carried 10:0. 5) PZ2023-434 : A request for a Certificate of Demolition to demolish a house. Applicant: City of Beaumont Location: 2070 Pecos Street Mrs. Luckey presented the staff report. Boyd Meier, Building Official, requests a Certificate of Demolition for the house located at 2070 Pecos Street. According to the inspection report, this structure was originally tagged on June 9, 2023 after damage from a fire. The structure received substantial damage by a second fire in October leaving the already damaged structure more than seventy (70) percent damaged according the Beaumont Fire Department, leaving it considered as a total loss and unsafe for human occupancy. 9$ $ Historic Landmark Commission $$ November 13, 2023 $ Based on the extensive repairs needed for this structure the Building Codes Staff is recommending a raze order. The property is not listed in the SPARE Beaumont Survey. Twenty-five (25) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. Zero (0) responses were received in favor or in opposition. Slides of the subject property were shown. Planning staff recommended approval of the request. Brief discussion followed concerning vacancy of the residence, cause of the fire, property taxes owed, and communication from the property owner. Commissioner Templeton moved to approve the request for a Certificate of Demolition to demolish a house, as requested in file PZ2023-403. Commissioner Makin seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Chairman LaBiche-Aye; Commissioner Bell-Aye; Commissioner Berube-Aye; Commissioner Crawford-Aye; Commissioner Goodness-Aye; Commissioner Kelley-Aye; Commissioner Makin-Aye; Commissioner Provo-Aye; Commissioner Sigee-Aye; Commissioner Templeton-Aye. The motion to approve the request carried 10:0. 6) PZ2023-438 : A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to expand a driveway. Applicant: Ricky Pinkston Location: 2255 Harrison Street Mrs. Luckey presented the staff report. Ricky Pinkston, is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness to expand the driveway at 2255 Harrison Avenue. The expansion would make the driveway twelve (12) feet in width starting at the property line extending to the rear of the structure, gXUbU!dXU!`QfU\]U^d!g_e\\T!Uh`Q^T!d_!-3l!Y^!gYTdX*!KXU!Uh`Q^cY_^!g_e\\T!^_d!UhdU^T!Y^!Vb_^d!_V!dXU main structure. The home is not listed in the SPARE Beaumont Survey. Slides of the subject property were shown. Staff recommended approval of the request with the following conditions: 1. The new pavement shall comply with Section 28.03.024(18) District area and height bUWe\\QdY_^c!_V!dXU!9Ydi!_V!8UQe\]_^d!9_TU!_V!FbTY^Q^SUc!Ri!\]QY^dQY^Y^W!Q!-l!_VVcUd!Vb_\]! the side property line. :$ $ Historic Landmark Commission $$ November 13, 2023 $ 2. All applicable permits and inspections shall be obtained through the Building Codes Department. Brief discussion followed concerning the width and removal of the existing driveway, construction of a new driveway, and location of the property line. It was also noted that the existing sidewalk will be pressure washed. The applicant was not present. Commissioner Makin moved to approve the request to for a Certificate of Appropriateness to expand a driveway, as requested in PZ2023-438, with the following conditions: 1. The new pavement shall comply with Section 28.03.024(18) District area and height bUWe\\QdY_^c!_V!dXU!9Ydi!_V!8UQe\]_^d!9_TU!_V!FbTY^Q^SUc!Ri!\]QY^dQY^Y^W!Q!-l!_VVcUd!Vb_\]! the side property line. 2. All applicable permits and inspections shall be obtained through the Building Codes Department. Commissioner Goodness seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Chairman LaBiche-Aye; Commissioner Bell-Aye; Commissioner Berube-Aye; Commissioner Crawford-Aye; Commissioner Goodness-Aye; Commissioner Kelley-Aye; Commissioner Makin-Aye; Commissioner Provo-Aye; Commissioner Sigee-Aye; Commissioner Templeton-Aye. The motion to approve the request carried 10:0. HISTORIC DISTRICT CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT to present the Dbc*!CeS\[Ui!QTfYcUT!dXU!9_\]\]YccY_^!dXQd!d_TQi!gY\\\\!RU!Dbc*!IQ^T\\Ulc!\\Qcd!\]UUdY^W! Code Enforcement Report as she received a promotion to Zoning Technician. She also introduced John Wilson as the new Oaks Historic Code Enforcement Officer. Mrs. Randle presented the Historic District Code Enforcement Report. OTHER BUSINESS 1) Discuss appropriate placement of mini-split air conditioning units within the Oaks Historic District. Mrs. Luckey stated that the Commission is being asked to consider future appropriate placement of mini-split air conditioning units within the Oaks Historic District. Beau Hansen, Deputy Building Official, addressed the Commission by explaining the process of mini-split air conditioning installation. <$ $ Historic Landmark Commission $$ November 13, 2023 $ The Commission was favorable to installation of mini-split air conditioning units to structures within the Oaks Historic District that are not visible from the street right-of-way. Units visible from the street right-of-way must receive approval from the Historic Landmark Commission. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:23 P.M. =$ $