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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7-12-04 HLC MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION July 12, 2004 City Council Chambers A Regular Meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission was held on July 12, 2004 at 3:30 p. m. with the following members present: Conunission members present: Chairman Tracy Richardson Commissioner Marie Broussard Commissioner June Brailsford Commissioner Bill Yoes Commissioner Ralph Jordan Commissioner Dale Hallmark Commissioner Felix McFarland Commissioner Leonie Bodin Commissioner Mildred Hall Commission members absent: Commissioner Shaheen Farah Commissioner Philip Long Commissioner Pollie Dean Councilmembers present: Councilman -at -Large Andrew Cokinos Councilmember Lulu Smith Also present: Stephen Richardson, Planning Manager. Jill Cole, Recording Secretary; Adina Abshire, Planner; Pam Loiacano, Clean Community Department APPROVAL OF THE WNUTES Commissioner Hall made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 14, 2004 Meeting. Commissioner Jordan seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 9:0. REGULAR MEETING 1) CA-903: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the demolition of a structure. Location: 2669 Broadway Applicant: Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital Mr. Richardson presented the staff report and stated that the subject item was tabled at last month's meeting so that Pam Loiacano and Ralph Jordan could go out and look at the property. Planning Commission July 12, 2004 The applicant, Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital, would like to demolish the existing structure. While the block is basically commercial in nature, Mr. Richardson said he felt that the demolition would affect the integrity of the block and recommended denial. Pam Loiacano. Clean Community Department, addressed the Commission regarding her inspection. The house did have some deterioration, but not enough to tag it a substandard building. It had a small amount of water damage to the front window sill and wall. The foundation appeared to be okay. The roof shingles were somewhat deteriorated but did not appear to be leaking, The damage was from a window unit that was in the front. The fireplace may need some stabilization. Commissioner Jordan said that the damage was minimal and he would not recommend it be demolished. Slides of the subject property were shown. Chairman Richardson asked for the applicant's comments. The applicant was not present. Discussion followed between the Commission members. Commissioner Jordan made a motion to deny a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the structure at 2669 Broadway as requested in CA-903. Commissioner Yogis seconded the motion. Motion to deny carried 9:0. 2) CA-910: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the addition of a window above the front doors of the house. Location: 2277 Long Applicant. Stephanie Filer Mr. Richardson presented the staff report and stated at the June 14 meeting, the Historic Landmark Commission granted a Certificate of Appropriateness for the stuccoing of the brick and painting the house. However, the Commission denied the porch and columns. Apparently, there was some discussion about how a window above the doors might improve the appearance and Ms. Filer is now requesting approval of that window. Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the window subject to the window being of an adequate scale and of a similar appearance to the other windows of the house. Slides of the subject property were shown. Chairman Richardson asked for the applicant's comments. 2 Planning Commission Judy 12, 2004 Richard Carter addressed the Commission on behalf of Ms. Filer and distributed some photos. Commissioner Broussard asked Ms. Filer if she had done anything about the foundation and electricity. Ms. Filer replied that she had not. Commissioner McFarland made a motion to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the addition of a window above the front doors of the house at 2277 Long as requested in CA-910. Commissioner Brailsford seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 9:0. Mr. Carter clarified that the approval included the railing as shown in the drawings he distributed. Chairman Richardson said that it did. 3) CA-912: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the construction of a sunroom and a two story garage/living area and deck. Location; 2020 Harrison Applicant: Jess Williams Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. The applicant would like to construct a 16' x 27' one story sunroom and a 24' x 36' two story garage with living area and a 10' x 16' second story deck. The siding, trim, roofing and windows will match the existing house. Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the request. Discussion followed between Commission members. Commissioner Jordan made a motion to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the construction of a sunroom and a two story garage/living area and deck at 2020 Harrison as requested in CA-912. Commissioner McFarland seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 9:0. 4) CA-915: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the demolition of a substandard structure. Location: 2363 McFaddin Applicant: City of Beaumont Clean Community Department Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. Clean Community tagged the structure on February 26. There is 50% or more damage to non -supporting members and 33% or more damage to supporting members. The property owner has signed a demolition consent form to allow the City to demolish the building. Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the request. Planning Commission July 12, 2004 Slides of the subject property were shown. Discussion followed between staff and the Commission. Commissioner Yoes made a motion to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the demolition of a substandard structure at 2363 McFaddin as requested in CA-915. CommissionerBrailsford seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 9:0. 5) HCD-1.26: Request for a historic preservation loan for exterior renovations to a house. Location: 2390 Laurel Applicant: Barbara Carville Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. The applicant, Barbara Carville, is wanting to do exterior renovations to the exterior of the house and storage building at 2390 Laurel. The total amount requested for repairs is $6,553. Mr. Richardson recommended approval, but questioned whether or not loan funds should be used for the storage building because it is not a historic structure. Slides of the subject property were shown. Discussion followed between the Commigsion and Mr. Richardson regarding the storage building. Chairman Richardson asked for the applicant's continents. The applicant was not present. Commissioner Yoes suggested that the request be tabled until the applicant could be present. Commissioner Brailsford made a motion to table the request for a historic preservation loan for exterior renovations to a house at 2390 Laurel as requested in HCD-1.26. Commissioner Broussard seconded the motion. Motion to table carried 9:0. 6) Historic Preservation Loan Report Mr. Richardson stated there is $25,605.83 available in the loan fund. Mr. Richardson said that Lane Nichols, City Attorney, is going to request permission from City Council to pursue legal action against Rette Browning for 4 Plaming Commission July 12, 2004 non-payment of his historic preservation loan. An order of dismissal of bankruptcy for Gulf Sierra Enterprises was issued May 14, 1998. Tyrone Cooper of the City's staff is going to investigate and proceed from there. OTHER BUSINESS THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE \iEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:30 P.M. 5