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SPECIAL MEETING
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION
June 28, 2010
Council Chambers
A Special Meeting ofthe Historic Landmark Commission was held on June 28, 2010 at 3:30
p,m. with the following members present:
Commission members present: Chairman Paula Blazek
Vice Chairman Ralph Jordan
Commissioner Bill Yoes
Commissioner Marie Broussard
Commissioner Judy Linsley
Commissioner Norris Turner
Commissioner Darlene Chodzinski
Commissioner Ethelyn Jenkins
Commissioner Barbara Perrot
Commissioner members absent: Commissioner Dohn LaBiche
Commissioner Marty Craig
Councilmembers present: Mayor Pro-Tem Gethrel Wright
Councilmembers absent: Councilmember Alan Coleman
Also present: Adina Ward, Planner; Jill Cole, Recording Secretary; Anna Varela, Historic
District Code Enforcement Officer; Sean Williams, Demolitions Inspector
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Commissioner Yoes made a motion to approve the May 10, 2010 minutes.
Commissioner Jenkins seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 9:0.
REGULAR MEETING
1) CA-1828: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the demolition of
a house and the construction of a new house.
Location: 1098 N. 6'h Street
Applicant: Altura Homes
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Ms. Ward presented the staff report. Altura Homes has applied for a certificate of
appropriateness to allow the demolition of an existing house and the construction
of a new house at 1098 N. 6`h Street. The existing house has hurricane damage.
The demolition and the construction are being done under the State of Texas THAP
Program.
The house will be a one story frame house on a pier and beam foundation (Elevation
"B"). The siding will be painted Sherwin Williams "Studio Taupe" (SW 7549).
Trim around the windows, the doors and cornice will be painted Sherwin Williams
"Polar Bear" (SW 7564). The cedar columns and shutters will be stained Sherwin
Williams "Yankee Barn" (SW 3505), Windows will be white vinyl and the roof
will be covered with 30-year shingles in a grey weathered wood color.
Staff recommended approval of the request.
Slides of the subject property were shown.
Chairman Blazek asked for the applicant's comments.
Kerrie Ainsworth with Altura Homes addressed the Commission and distributed
paint samples of the colors to be used on the new home. Mr. Ainsworth answered
questions from the Commission.
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Commissioner Yoes made a motion to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness to
allow the demolition of a house and the construction of a new house at 1098 N. 61h
Street as requested in CA-1828. Commissioner Chodzinski seconded the motion.
Motion to approve carried 9:0.
2) CA-1830: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the construction of
an exterior staircase and the replacement of the attic window with a door.
Location: 1825 Broadway
Applicant: Jerry Hatton
Ms. Ward the staff report. Jerry Hatton has applied for a certificate of
appropriateness to a I low the construction of an exterior staircase on the east side of
his house at 1825 Broadway and the replacement of the existing attic window with
a steel door.
Mr. Hatton was issued a stop work order for having done construction without any
certificates of appropriateness or building permits. When asked the purpose of the
staircase and door installation, Mr. Hatton stated that the its purpose was to provide
easier access to the attic. The property is zoned RCR-H. Any other allowed use
other than single family would require a specific use permit.
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The staircase and the door are to be painted to snatch the house. When the house
is viewed from the front, the staircase is barely visible.
Upon inspection of the staircase, the City Building Inspector noted that if Mr.
Hatton intends to put a door at the top of the landing, it may not meet City Code
standards for adequate clearance area.
Staff recommended approval of the request approval subject to the following
condition:
The staircase shall meet the City of Beaumont Building Codes.
Chairman Blazek asked for comments.
Ms. Varela addressed the Commission with information on the request.
Commissioner Linsley made a motion to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness
to allow a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the construction of an exterior
staircase and the replacement of the attic window with a door at 1825 Broadway
as requested in CA-1830, subject to the following :
The staircase shall meet the City of Beaumont Building Codes
The exterior door shall meet the City of Beaumont Building Codes
Commissioner Perrot seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 8:1 (Jordan).
3) CA- 1834: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the painting of a
house.
Location: 2652 Harrison
Applicant: Carlos Castillo
Ms. Ward presented the staff report. The subject house has been painted "Seafoam
Blue" with white trim and shutters. Ms. Varela notified the property owner that an
application for a certificate of appropriateness must be submitted.
Staff recommended approval of the request.
Slides of the property were shown.
Chairman Blazek asked for the applicant's comments.
Carlos Castillo, the applicant, addressed the Commission and discussion followed.
Commissioner Jenkins made a motion to deny a Certificate of Appropriateness to
allow the painting of a house at 2652 Harrison as requested in CA-1834. The
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motion failed for lack of a second.
Vice -Chairman Jordan made a motion to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness
to allow the painting of a house at 2652 Harrison as requested in CA-1834.
Commissioner Linsley seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7:2
(Jenkins, Blazek).
4) CA-1835: Request a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the demolition of a
substandard structure.
Location: 2265 Laurel
Applicant: City of Beaumont Bui Iding Codes Division
Ms. Ward presented the staff report. The subject structure was tagged as
substandard on May 3, 2010 The owner, Mr. Ingram, has signed a demolition
consent form for the City to demolish this structure. The structure has 50% or more
damage of non -supporting members and 33% or more damage of the supporting
members. Staff states that the structure is not suitable for rehabilitation.
The property is located in the 1990 SPARE Beaumont Survey. SPARE states that
the house was built pre-1920 and is of the Vernacular Craftsman style. The house
is typical of middle class housing built in Beaumont after the first Spindletop boom.
Staff recommended approval of the demolition request.
Slides of the subject property were shown.
Chairman Blazek asked for comments.
Sean Williams, Demolitions Inspector, addressed the Commission.
Commissioner Yoes made a motion to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness
to allow the demolition of a substandard structure at 2265 Laurel as requested in
CA-1835. Chairman Blazek seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 9:0.
5) CA-1836: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the demolition of
a substandard structure.
Location: 2209 South Street
Applicant: City of Beaumont Building Codes Division
Ms. Ward presented the staff report. Staff states that the structure was tagged as
substandard on May 3, 2010 The owners, Mr. and Mrs. Valdez have signed a
demolition consent form for the City to demolish this structure. The structure has
50% or more damage of non -supporting members and 33% or more damage of
supporting members. Staff states that the structure is not suitable for rehabilitation.
The property is located in the 1990 SPARE Beaumont Survey. SPARE states that
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the house was built c. 1915 and is of the Craftsman style. The house is typical of
middle class housing built in Beaumont after the first Spindletop boom.
Slides of the property were shown.
Chairman Blazek asked for comments.
Sean Williams, Demolitions Inspector, addressed the Commission.
Commissioner Perrot made a motion to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness to
allow the demolition of a substandard structure at 2209 South Street as requested
in CA-1836. Commissioner Broussard seconded the motion. Motion to approve
carried 9:0.
Discussion followed regarding the demolition program and the demolition of
salvageable homes.
6) CA-1838: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the paving of a
front yard.
Location: 2672 Liberty
Applicant: Alan Cramer
Ms. Ward presented the staff report. Mr. Cramer applied to pave the front yard of
the property at 2672 Liberty using slag rock. On May 24, 2010, the City of
Beaumont notified the property owner that a business was operating on the subject
property without a certificate of occupancy and that the slag rock was installed
without a certificate of appropriateness. The subject property is not listed in
SPARE.
Ms. Ward stated that the property is zoned GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple
Family Dwelling) District.
Staff recommended denial of the request.
Slides of the subject property were shown.
Chairman Blazek asked for the applicant's comments.
Mr. Cramer addressed the Commission and answered questions regarding hours of
operation for the business.
Discussion of surface materials followed.
Commissioner Chodzinski made a motion to approve a Certificate of
Appropriateness to allow the paving of a front yard at 2672 Liberty as requested in
CA-1838 with the stipulation that changes be made to meet the landscaping and
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paving materials requirements of the ordinance. Vice -Chairman Jordan seconded
the motion. Motion to approve carried 8:1 (Yoes).
7) CA-1840: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the demolition of
a douse.
Location: 1561 Park Street
Applicant: DSW Homes, LLC
Ms. Ward presented the staff report. DSW Homes, LLC has applied for a
certificate of appropriateness to allow for the demolition of the existing house at
1561 Park Street. The existing house has hurricane damage. The demolition and
the construction of a new home are being done under the State of Texas THAP
Program.
1561 Park is not in a historic district. However, in 1990, the City placed a local
historic designation on the house. Because of this designation, the Historic
Landmark Commission must approve or deny a certificate of demolition.
The 1990 SPARE Beaumont Survey states that the house was built c. 1898 and is
of the Vernacular Victorian style. The house is an example of pre-1900 Victorian
architecture.
Brenda Wilridge, the current owner, has spoken with the Planning Manager about
saving the house but says she cannot afford to do so.
Chairman Blazek asked for the applicant's comments.
Kenneth Walter with DSW Homes addressed the Commission and answered
questions regarding the demolition. The cap under the State program for renovation
is $40,000 and Mr. Walter stated that the cost to build a new home is
approximately $70,000. Repairs would exceed the cap, that is the reason the
demolition was requested.
In response to Chairman Blazek, there is not a deadline for the project.
Discussion followed between the Commission members for alternatives to the
demolition of the home.
Vice -Chairman Jordan asked Mr. Walter if a vacant lot were to be deeded to the
applicant, could DSW be able to build a new home on that lot. Mr. Walter said yes.
Chairman Blazek made a motion to table a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow
the demolition of a house at 1561 Park Street as requested in CA-1840 until the
August meeting. Commissioner Yoes seconded the motion. Motion to table carried
9:0.
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8) Historic Preservation Loan Report
Ms. Ward stated that there was $126,902.95 available.
6) Director's Report
Coinmissioner Chodzinski announced that Dwayne Jones with the Texas Historical
Commission is the guest speaker for the July 20 Visionaries meeting.
7) Historic District Code Enforcement Report
Ms. Varela distributed her report to the Commission.
OTHER BUSINESS
Discussion of the pre -approved color palette for the district followed.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED
AT 5:00 P. M.
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