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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4-8-02 HLC Minutes*MINUTES* HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION April 8, 2002 City Council Chambers - 3:30 p.m. The April 8, 2002 Historic Landmark Commission meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman Dale Hallmark. Commission members present: Commission members absent: Councilmembers present: Acting Chairman Dale Hallmark Commissioner Leonie Bodin Commissioner Eric Belt Commissioner Shaheen Farah Commissioner Terrence Holmes Commissioner Ralph Jordan Commissioner Julia Levy Chairman Tracy Richardson Commissioner Marie Broussard Commissioner Felix McFarland Commissioner Phillip Long Commissioner Denise Shelton Councitmember Andrew P. Cokinos Councilmember Lulu Smith Staff present: Steve Richardson, Planning Manager; Nancy Nicholas, Recording Secretary; Adina Abshire, Planning Technician. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Acting Chairman Hallmark asked for approval of the minutes of the March 11, 2002 meeting. Commissioner Belt made a motion to approve the minutes and was seconded by Commissioner Bodin. The motion carried 7:0. REGULAR MEETING 1. CA-687: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the construction of an additional driveway. Location: 2270-72 McFaddin Applicant: David Bradley T } HIS }ZIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES April 8, 2002 Steve Richardson presented the staff report. The Planning manager recommended approval of this request. David Bradley, the owner of the property, is requesting an additional 10' wide driveway on the west side of the property. This structure is used as a duplex. There is currently one driveway on the east side of the property. This driveway ends even with the front of the duplex. There is approximately 10' between the side of the duplex and the east property line. The back yard is divided by a chain link fence into two yards. The west side of the house is approximately 5 - 6 feet from the property line. The duplex is being remodeled by removing the entrance to 2272 from the front of the structure and replacing it on the side of the house. The City prohibits parking on the north side of the 2200 block of McFaddin. The structure is listed in the SPARE survey. SPARE states that the design of the structure is of the National Folk style and was built pre-1920. SPARE states that the structure is typical of multiple family housing built in Beaumont after the turn of the century. Photos were shown of the subject property. Mr. Richardson stated that Mr. David Bradley was in the audience. Acting Chairman Hallmark asked Mr. Bradley to address the Commission. Mr. Bradley stated that there was no place to park on the west side, therefore the need for the driveway. In addition, the sidewalks will also be replaced, With no further discussion, Acting Chairman Hallmark asked for a motion. Commissioner Farah made a motion to approve CA- 687 and was seconded by Commissioner Bodin. The motion carried 7:0. 2. CA-689: Request for approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a train diner car to be placed adjacent to the KCS Depot. Location: 1205. Franklin - AppIicant: City of Beaumont, Beaumont Public Library System Steve Richardson presented the staff report. The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request. Maurine Gray, Director of Community Services is requesting approval ofthe placement of a train diner car next to the KCS Depot. The Literacy Depot currently occupies the KCS Depot. According to Ms. Gray, the literacy Depot has run out of space in the depot building. Without additional space, they will have to look for space elsewhere. HIs"-`1RIC LANDMARK COMMISSION 1 i MEETING MINUTES April 8, 2002 Ms. Gray has been in contact with the KCS Railroad and they are willing to donate a diner car and lay the tracts on which the diner car would sit. The car will be restored and used for classrooms. The proposed location of the diner car will be on the east side of the depot. Photos were shown of the subject property. Mr. Richardson stated that Ms. Gray was in the audience. Acting Chairman Hallmark asked Ms. Gray to address the Commission. She gave a brief history of the rail car and stated that the KCS would handle all of the moving details to its final destination. Mr. Richardson stated that application must be made to the Board of Adjustment to consider a request from the 20 foot front yard setback, a variance to the 20 foot side yard setback and a variance from the 15 foot rear yard setback for the addition to the Literacy Depot. With no further discussion, Acting Chairman Hallmark asked for a motion on CA-689. Commissioner Jordan made a motion to approve CA-689 and was seconded by Commissioner Holmes. The motion was approved 7:0. 3. CA-690: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to paint trim and install a metal roof on a four unit apartment house. Location: 2232 North Applicant: Cynthia O'Neil Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. He recommended approval of the metal roof and denial of the request for trine color. The owner of the property wishes to paint the apartment house at 2232 North. The main color of the house will be painted white. She would like to paint the trim either Glidden's "Victorian Red", "Bold Terra-cotta" or "Sand Dance" (listed in order of preference). The metal roof has been installed without a building permit. Staff does not know the exact date that the roof was installed but it has been recently. The property is listed in the 1990 SPARE survey. SPARE states that building is of Colonial Revival style and was built c. 1922. At the time of the survey, the building was in poor condition and was in the process of being dismantled to be moved. A later note was made in the file saying that the house was never moved and had been remodeled using new modem materials. The structure was in fair condition but the architectural integrity ofthe structure had been sacrificed. Photos of the subject property were shown. Paint samples of the selected colors were shown to the Commission members for their perusal. HIST$`1C LANDMARK COMMISSION 1 1 MEETING MINUTES April S, 2002 Acting Chairman Hallmark stated that the roof had been on the house at least five or six years. Mr. Richardson stated with that information presented, approval of a metal roof was a mute point. Mr. Richardson stated that Ms. O'Neil was in the audience. Ms. O'Neil addressed the Commission. Discussion followed regarding the changes to the structure. Ms. O'Neil stated that she was going to restore the interior to house four apartment units. The parking will be situated on the side of the units and a privacy fence will be constructed. Mr. Richardson stated that parking conditions require a setback 25' from the front property line and a six foot screening fence setback 25 feet along the street edge of parking. Further discussion followed concerning the paint colors for the trim. Ms. O'Neil stated that she would be happy to select a color from the approved list of paint colors specifically Behr Paints "Old Chrome". With no further discussion, Acting Chairman Hallmark asked for a motion. Commissioner Levy made a motion to approve the window trim paint color Behr Paints "Old Chrome" along with the parking conditions. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jordan. The motion was approved 7:0. 4. HCD -1.19 - Request for a Historic/Preservation Loan Location: 2415 Gladys Applicant: Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Carrens The Planning Manager recommended approval of this request. Mr. and Mrs. Carrens have applied for a historic preservation loan for exterior renovations to be made at their home. The loan request is in the amount of $7,750.00 The scope of work includes: 1. pressure washing the house; 2. replacing broken pieces of siding around the perimeter and priming; 3. installing a moisture barrier and hardi-plank siding on wood wall areas; 4. on the upstairs rear of the house; 5. paint all trim, soffit, fascia and Nardi -plank white; 6, remove all roofing from the upstairs rear of the house; and 7. apply a new roof on upstairs rear of the house. The monthly payments will be $215.28 per month for 36 months. Photographs were shown of the subject property. Commissioner Farah asked if Mr, and Mrs. Carens met all of the criteria. Mr. Richardson stated that they did. With no further discussion, Commissioner Farah made a motion to approve the loan for the requested amount of $7,750.00. Commissioner Jordan seconded the motion and was approved 7:0. 4 HIST - 'W LANDMARK COMMISSION } MEETING MIMJTES April 8, 2002 5. Historical Preservation Loan Report Mr. Richardson stated that approximately $68,633.00 was available in the loan fund. 6. Director's Report No report 7. Designation of Inspection Committee Mr. Richardson wanted to establish a committee to inspect structures. Commissioner Jordan and Commissioner Belt volunteered their services. Mr. Richardson will check on the liability of a private citizen volunteering their services. The demolition process was discussed and a proposed changed to the ordinance would allow items to be pulled out of the properties before a bid list is submitted for demolition. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Possible Historic Designation -1712 Levy Dr. Betty Smith has requested that a structure at 1712 Levy be considered for a historic designation. Mr. Richardson will research the history of the home to see if it will meet the criteria. ADJOURN With no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 5