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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION
February 12, 2024
Council Chambers, City Hall, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas
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A Regular Meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission was held on February 12, 2024 and
called to order at 3:34 p.m. with the following members present:
Chairman Dohn LaBiche
Commissioner Hester Bell
Commissioner John Berube
*arrived at 3:38 pm
Commissioner Marty Craig
Commissioner Christina Crawford
*arrived at 3:37 pm
Commissioner Theresa Goodness
Commissioner Lynda Kay Makin
Commissioner Marva Provo
Commissioner Thomas Sigee
*arrived at 3:35 pm
Commissioner Janelle Templeton
Commissioner Kirk Thomas
Commission Members absent : Commissioner Ronald Kelley
Also present: Elayna Luckey, Planner I
Demi Engman, Planning Manager
John Wilson, Oaks Historic Code Enforcement Officer
Susan Smith, Recording Secretary
Roy West, Mayor
Jes Prince, CDBG Manager
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Makin moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on January 8,
2024. Commissioner Bell seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 9:0. Commissioner
Berube and Commissioner Crawford not yet present.
REGULAR MEETING
1) PZ2023-518
: A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install shutters.
Applicant: David Bienvenu
Location: 2621 Hazel Avenue
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Mrs. Luckey presented the staff report. David Bienvenu, is requesting a Certificate of
Appropriateness to install shutters on the home located at 2621 Hazel Avenue. The shutters to be
installed are made of vinyl, and will be black in color to match the front door. The shutters are
proposed to be installed only on the front windows of the home.
The home is not listed in the SPARE Beaumont Survey, however could be considered as a colonial
style home, making the proposed shutters appropriate for the architecture of the home.
Slides of the subject property were shown.
Planning staff recommended approval of the request.
The applicant was present. David Bienvenu, 1645 Orange Street, Beaumont, Texas addressed the
Commission. He stated that he is cleaning and clearing the property. Mr. Bienvenu further stated
that he wants to dress up the neighborhood through curb appeal. He also stated that he plans to sell
the home.
Commissioner Makin moved to approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install
shutters, as requested in PZ2023-518.
Commissioner Craig seconded the motion.
A roll call vote was taken. Chairman LaBiche-Aye; Commissioner Bell-Aye; Commissioner
Berube-Aye; Commissioner Craig-Aye; Commissioner Crawford-Aye; Commissioner Goodness-
Aye; Commissioner Makin-Aye; Commissioner Provo-Aye; Commissioner Sigee-Aye;
Commissioner Templeton-Aye; Commissioner Thomas-Aye. The motion to approve the request
carried 11:0.
HISTORIC DISTRICT CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT
Mr. Wilson presented the December 2023 and January 2024 Historic District Code Enforcement
Reports.
Chairman LaBiche explained the role of the Oaks Historic Code Enforcement Officer.
OTHER BUSINESS
1) Minor Rehabilitation Program presentation facilitated by CDBG/Housing
Manager Jes Prince
Minor Rehabilitation Program
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CDBG Manager Jes Prince presented. She explained income limits and qualifications for
rehabilitation assistance. She further stated that there is a one-year wait list for the program which
is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Mrs. Prince also stated that the program is advertised
through social media, Neighborhood Association meetings, and newsletters.
2) Other Business
Commissioner Templeton provided an update relating to saving dilapidated homes within the
Historic District. She stated that she hopes to schedule a round-table discussion within the next
two (2) weeks.
THERE BEING NO OTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:01
P.M.
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