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Home My WebLink About06-10-24 HLC Minutes * M I N U T E S * HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION June 10, 2024 Council Chambers, City Hall, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas \[ A Regular Meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission was held on June 10, 2024 and called to order at 3:31 p.m. with the following members present: Acting Chair Lynda Kay Makin Commissioner Hester Bell Commissioner John Berube Commissioner Marty Craig *arrived at 3:35 pm Commissioner Christina Crawford Commissioner Theresa Goodness Commissioner Ronald Kelley *arrived at 4:05 pm Commissioner Janelle Templeton Commissioner Kirk Thomas Commission Members absent : Chairman Dohn LaBiche Commissioner Marva Provo Commissioner Thomas Sigee Also present: Demi Engman, Director of Planning & Community Development John Wilson, Oaks Historic Code Enforcement Officer Susan Smith, Recording Secretary Roy West, Mayor APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Templeton moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on April 8, 2024. Commissioner Bell seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 7:0. Commissioner Craig and Commissioner Kelley not yet present. REGULAR MEETING 1) PZ2024-94 : A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove and replace windows and exterior doors. Applicant: Omar Elkhodour Location: 2033 Broadway Historic Landmark Commission $$ June 10, 2024 $ Ms. Engman presented the staff report. Omar Elkhodour, is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness to keep exterior alterations made to the structure located at 2033 Broadway Street. A stop work order was posted in December 2023 during an inspection when it was noted that, ten (10) or more windows had been removed from the structure, other windows replaced, exterior doors replaced, and additional mechanical, electrical and plumbing work occurred without the benefit of an approved Certificate of Appropriateness or building permits. The applicant states the property owner replaced twelve (12) windows, replaced the exterior doors, sidelights and repainted the exterior of the structure only. Indicating they did not replace siding, foundation or move piers. This home closely aligns with colonial revival style. These homes typically feature large sets of windows and elaborated entries with porch columns and often porte cocheres. The number of windows removed makes the alteration unsympathetic to the typical features of these homes. Slides of the subject property were shown. Planning staff recommended approval of the request with the following conditions: 1. All applicable permits and inspections shall be obtained through the Building Codes Department. 2. The individual eight (8) pane wrap around windows shall be reinstalled above the porte cochere. Brief discussion followed concerning specifics of the request relating to the windows. The applicant was present. Omar Elkhodour, 7656 Anchor Drive, Port Arthur, Texas addressed the Commission. He inquired as to the guidelines of the recommended conditions relating to window size and style. Mr. Elkhodour stated that the property owner has owned the home less than one year. He further stated that the property owner obtained a necessary electrical permit, but did not know that a permit for the windows is required. Further discussion followed concerning the window casements, the number of windows removed/replaced by the property owner, and consideration of amending the recommended condition relating to the windows in order to restore the home to its original Colonial style. Upon additional discussion, it was determined that the conditions will remain as recommended by staff. Commissioner Berube moved to approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove and replace windows and exterior doors, as requested in PZ2024-94, with the following conditions: 1. All applicable permits and inspections shall be obtained through the Building Codes Department. 6$ $ Historic Landmark Commission $$ June 10, 2024 $ 2. The individual eight (8) pane wrap around windows shall be reinstalled above the porte cochere. Commissioner Crawford seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Acting Chair Makin-Aye; Commissioner Bell-Aye; Commissioner Berube-Aye; Commissioner Craig-Aye; Commissioner Crawford-Aye; Commissioner Goodness- Aye; Commissioner Templeton-Aye; Commissioner Thomas-Aye. The motion to approve the request carried 8:0. Commissioner Kelley not yet present. Commissioner Craig stated that the Commission is not following its guidelines when approving and denying requests. 2) PZ2024-122 : A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to resize and replace 109 windows. Applicant: Jose Carrillo Location: 2120 Broadway Ms. Engman presented the staff report. Jose Carrillo, is requesting an amended Certificate of Appropriateness to resize and replace 109 windows on the property at 2120 Broadway Street. The new proposed types of windows will be a mixture of 9/6, 6/6, and 12/6 windows and all of the new windows will be white vinyl. The existing living room window is 32W x 74H, and the new windows will be two (2) 36W x 72H. The existing kitchen windows are 32W x 36H, and the new windows will be two (2) 36W x 46H. The existing bedroom windows are 32W x 74H, and the new windows will be 36W x 74H. The existing bathroom windows are 32W x 36H, and the new windows will be 36W x 46H. A Certificate of Appropriateness was originally approved by staff in early 2023, when a request to repair the structure came in with the understanding that the windows would be replaced to match. Permits were issued and work began. th A stop work order was posted by the Building Codes staff on May 10, when an inspector noticed substantial work being done on the property with expired permits, prompting the applicant to come in and renew his application revealing the request to resize the windows once again. This property is not listed in the SPARE Beaumont Survey. Slides of the subject property were shown. Planning staff recommended approval of the request with the following conditions: 1. All applicable permits and inspections are obtained through the Building Codes Department. 2. The new windows be framed and painted to match the existing look of the windows. Brief discussion followed concerning the SPARE Beaumont Survey. 7$ $ Historic Landmark Commission $$ June 10, 2024 $ A representative of the applicant was present. Jose Hernandez, 18839 S. Memorial Drive, Apartment #708, Humble, Texas addressed the Commission. He stated that the windows will be replaced with the correct sized windows. Mr. Hernandez further stated that the window air conditioning units are temporary and will be removed upon installation of the new windows. Further discussion followed concerning specifics of the request. Commissioner Templeton moved to approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to resize and replace 109 windows with a note that will be no additional brick removal for installation of the window, as requested in PZ2024-122, with the following conditions: 1. All applicable permits and inspections are obtained through the Building Codes Department. 2. The new windows be framed and painted to match the existing look of the windows. Commissioner Templeton requested that it be noted that there is to be no additional brick removal for installation of the windows. Commissioner Goodness seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Acting Chair Makin-Aye; Commissioner Bell-Aye; Commissioner Berube-Aye; Commissioner Craig-Aye; Commissioner Crawford-Aye; Commissioner Goodness- Aye; Commissioner Templeton-Aye; Commissioner Thomas-Aye. The motion to approve the request carried 8:0. Commissioner Kelley not yet present. HISTORIC DISTRICT CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT Officer Wilson presented the Historic District Code Enforcement Report for the months of April and May, including information about current violations and inspections. Mrs. Engman explained the process for grass cutting violations. OTHER BUSINESS Brief discussion was had relating to the ordinance for homeless encampments, flyers and yard signs for homeowners within the Oaks Historic District, and the status of the Downtown Overlay District. Mrs. Engman suggested a presentation be conducted at a future meeting in order to provide the Commission with an update of the preservation of downtown Beaumont. THERE BEING NO OTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:15 P.M. 8$ $