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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6-8-09 HLC MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION June 8, 2009 City Council Chambers A Regular Meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission was held on June 8, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. with the following members present: Commission members present: Chairman Bill Yoes Commissioner Marie Broussard Commissioner Ralph Jordan Commissioner Judy Linsley Commissioner Norris Turner Commissioner Darlene Chodzinski Commissioner Dohn LaBiche Comrriissioner Marty Craig Commission members absent: Vice -Chairman Paula Blazek Commissioner Tracy Richardson Commissioner James Mehaffy Councilmembers absent: Councilmember-At-Large Gethrel Wright Councilmember Alan Coleman Also present: Stephen Richardson, Planning Manager; Jill Cole, Recording Secretary; Adina Ward, Planner; Anna Varela, Oaks District Code Enforcement Officer; Pam Loiacano, Demolitions Supervisor APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Commissioner Craig made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 11, 2009 Regular Meeting. Commissioner Chodzinski seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7:0. REGULAR MEETING 1) CA-1671: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the demolition of a house. Location: 2280 Laurel Applicant: City of Beaumont Building Codes Division Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. Ms. Loiacano states that the structure was inspected and found to be in violation of the City of Beaumont Code of Historic Landmark Commission June 8, 2009 Ordinances pertaining to dangerous structures. The structure was tagged as substandard on August 13, 2008. The structure has 50% or more damage to non - supporting members and 33% or more to supporting members. In March, the Historic Landmark Commission approved a CA to allow the replacement of the tile roof. No work program has been initiated, but the house has been purchased from Mr. Brosnahan and the plans are to renovate it. Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the request. Slides of the subject property were shown. Chairman Yoes asked for the applicant's comments. Ms. Loiacano addressed the Commission and stated that the new owner had enrolled in the work program. The request for the Certificate of Appropriateness is in the event that the renovation is not complete and then the City would demolish the house. The applicant has 150 days to complete the work. In response to Commissioner Chodzinski, Ms. Loiacano stated that if any amount of work had been completed and with ongoing renovations City Council would probably not pursue the demolition. If in 90 days, no work has been done, the property could be condemned at that time. In addition, Ms. Loiacano said thatthe demolition requesthad beenpresented to the City Council before it was presented the Historic Landmark Commission. Commissioner Chodzinski asked that because Council had already ordered the demolition, did it make any difference what the Historic Commission decided and Ms. Loiacano said that it did not. Commissioner Craig made a motion to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the demolition of a house at 2280 Laurel as requested in 2280 Laurel. Commissioner Turner seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:3. 2) CA-1672: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the demolition a duplex. Location: 2555 Broadway Applicant: City of Beaumont Building Codes Division Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. Ms. Loiacano states that the structure was inspected and found to be in violation of the City of Beaumont Code of Ordinances pertaining to dangerous structures. The structure was tagged as substandard on January 29, 2009. No work program has been initiated. The structure has 50% or more damage of non -supporting members. Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the request. Slides of the subject property were shown. 2 Historic Landmark Commission June 8, 2009 Chairman Yoes asked for the applicant's comments. Ms. Loiacano discussed the request with the Commission. Commissioner LaBiche made a motion to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the demolition a duplex at 2555 Broadway as requested in CA-1672. Commissioner Craig seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 8:0. 3) CA-1673: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the demolition of a house. Location: 230 6°i Street Applicant: City of Beaumont Building Codes Division Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. Ms. Loiacano states that the structure was inspected and found to be in violation of the City of Beaumont Code of Ordinances pertaining to dangerous structures. The structure was tagged as substandard on February 13, 2008. No work program has been initiated. The structure has 50% or more damage of non -supporting members and 33% or more damage of supporting members. Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the request. Slides of the subject property were shown. Chairman Yoes asked for the applicant's comments. Ms. Loiacano addressed the Commission and answered questions. Commissioner Craig made a motion to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the demolition of a house at 230 60' Street . as requested in CA-1673. Commissioner LaBiche seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 8:0. 4) Historic Preservation Loan Report Mr. Richardson stated that there was $74,844.29 available. 6) Director's Report Possible use of CDBG funds for the acquisition of property. Commissioner Chodzinski commented on her meeting with the new owners of The Pig Stand. 7) Historic District Code Enforcement Report Ms. Varela distributed her report to the Commission. 3 Hisloric Landmark Commission June 8, 2009 OTHER BUSINESS Commissioner LaBiche updated the Commission on the progress of the County Courthouse. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:07 P.M. 4