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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-14-01 HLC MinutesI *MINUTES* HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION November 14, 2001 City Council Chambers - 3:30 p.m. The November 14, 2001 Historic Landmark Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Tracy Richardson. Commission members present: Commission members absent: Councilmembers present: Chairman Tracy Richardson Commissioner Leonie Bodin Commissioner Eric Belt Commissioner Ralph Jordan Commissioner Julia Levy Commissioner Marie Broussard Commissioner Denise Shelton Commissioner Felix McFarland Commissioner Terrence Holmes Vice Chairman Dale Hallmark Commissioner Philip Long Commissioner Shaheen Farah Councilmember Andrew P. Cokinos Councilmember Lulu Smith Staff present: Steve Richardson, Planning Manager; Nancy Nicholas, Recording Secretary; Cheryl Robinson, Senior Planner; Adina Abshire, Planning Technician. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Acting Chairman Jordan asked for approval of the minutes of the October 8, 2001 meeting. Commissioner Bell made a motion to approve the minutes and was seconded by Commissioner Shelton. The motion carried 8:0. Mr. Richardson asked the Commission to proceed with the Regular Meeting first. I Historic Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2001 REGULAR MEETING 1. CA- 635: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new residence. Location: 2240 Laurel Application: Joshua Harris for LaFluer Homes Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. Joshua Harris, the property owner, proposes to have a new home constructed on his lot at 2240 Laurel. The house will consist of the following design elements: — dark colored composition roof — hardiplank siding — gray paint with white trim and door — double pane, multi -light, while colored frame aluminum or plastic covered windows wood porch columns — pier and beam foundation. The immediate neighborhood consists of mostly wood frame houses so this house would blend in with the other homes in the block. Exhibits were reviewed of the subject property. Mr. Richardson stated that Mr. Harris was in the audience. Commissioner Broussard asked if aluminum windows would be allowed. Mr. Richardson replied they would be allowed if painted white. Chairman Tracy Richardson arrived 3:45 p.m. Mr. Joshua Harris addressed the Commission. Commissioner Jordan called attention to the placement of the driveway on the plot plan. He questioned the fact that the driveway stopped at the front of the home. He also wanted to know if there was any future plans to extend the driveway to the back of the property for future parking. Mr. Harris stated the prospective owner did not own, nor drive a car. Thus the reason for no garage or extension of the driveway. Discussion followed regarding the need for a driveway to continue to the back of the house for future need. Commissioner Jordan expressed concern about parking vehicles on the grass with such limited driveway space. He also reminded everyone about the ordinance that prohibits such a practice. With no further discussion, Acting Chairman Jordan asked for a motion. Commissioner Belt made a motion to approve CA-635 subject to the Board of Adjustment granting a 2 foot variance to the side yard setback requirement on the west side of the property and extending the driveway up to the rear of the house. Commissioner Shelton seconded and the motion was approved 9:0. 2 i ) Mstoric Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2001 2. CA-640: Request for approval of Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new room on the side of an exiting house. Location: 2495 Louisiana Applicant: Mr. and Mrs Paul Mattingly Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mattingly, the property owners, wish to add a room to the east side of their home on Louisiana Street. There is an existing sloped roof that the applicants wish to utilize by enclosing the area under the roof. The new room will be 20' x 241. The same window treatments, siding and paint color as on the rest of the house will be used. Exhibits were reviewed of the subject property. Mr. Richardson stated that Mr. Mattingly was in the audience. Chairman Richardson asked Mr. Mattingly to address the Commission. Commissioner Belt asked if anything had been dried in. Mr. Mattingly stated that the roof line had already been extended because the water was flooding underneath the house, which is on pier and beam. He stated that copper gutters will eliminate the problem by carrying the water away from the house. With no further discussion, Chairman Richardson asked for a motion. Commissioner Broussard made a motion to approve CA-644 to allow a room to be constructed to the east side of the house. Commissioner Shelton seconded the motion and motion carried 9:0. 3. CA-641.: Request for approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness to renovate the "Coale Building" Location: 461-469 Bowie Applicant: Dr. Hervy Hiner Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. Dr. Hervy Hiner, the property owner, in conjunction with Wayne and Karen Ingwersen, are renovating the Coale Building at 461-469 Bowie. The Ingwersens are going to operate a restaurant and jazz club in the building. In October, the Historic Landmark Commission and City Council approved a Iocal historical designation for the building. The work to be done to the exterior of the building includes: adding and repairing brick on front and back of building -- removing painted sign from brick wall and clean all brick — repaint one wall to match brick color of building — framing for windows and doors originally existing — installation of 57 solid wood double -hung windows and 3 double door units with hardware to resemble originals — apply stain finish to windows and doors as specified by the owner 1 } ; j Historic Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2001 install stone trim with tile accents to front facade of building restore all brick where possible and brick or stone overlays where brick cannot be repaired — install 16' custom ornamental metal awning cover attached to the front of the building — add an upper balcony and first floor eating area constructed of wood on the east side of the building. Mr. Wayne ingwersen addressed the Commission. He stated that the building will be restored to the original state as close as possible. All of the items listed for repair were reviewed by Mr. ingwersen. With no further discussion, Chairman Richardson asked for a motion. Commissioner Jordan made a motion to approve CA-641 and was seconded by Commissioner Shelton. The motion carried 9:0 4. CA-644: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to paint a house Location: 2120 Ashley Applicant: Rosalie Jones - Statewide Consolidated Community Development Corp. Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. The applicant, is requesting a certificate of appropriateness to paint a house at 2120 Ashley. The proposed paint color will be "Orange Essential" f1-om the Pittsburgh Paints Historic Color Palette. The shutters and front door will be dark green. This house had been painted a pumpkin color without a certificate of appropriateness. This color was considered at the May 14, 2001 Historic Landmark Commission meeting and was denied, The "Orange Essential" is a more subdued color and will be more appropriate for the house. Mr. Richardson stated that the applicant was not in the audience. Discussion followed regarding different shades of paint and trim colors. Chairman Richardson asked for a motion. Commissioner Jordan made a motion to approve CA-644 and motion was seconded by Commissioner Shelton. Motion to approve carried 8:0:1 (Belt). Historic Loan Report There is approximately $58,965.70 available. 6. Director's Report Mr. Richardson stated that a representative from the Galveston Historical Commission is tentatively scheduled to visit at the December, 2001 meeting. } Historic Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2001 PUBLIC H ARING 1. 614-OB: Request for amendments to Sec 30.21.2 (e) (8) (c) Definitions; Sec 30-21.2 (a) Prohibited Signs; and Sec.30.21.2 9(e) Development Standards for Historic Districts of the City of Beaumont Zoning Ordinance. Applicant: City of Beaumont Planning Division This request was tabled from the previous meeting. Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. It has become apparent that banners and outdoor merchandising have become somewhat of a problem in the historic district. In an effort to correct these problems, staff is recommending that both be prohibited by ordinance. Banners are not currently defined by ordinance. See. 30-21.2 (a) Definitions. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, in this ordinance: {1) ATTENTION GETTING DEVICE means any device, except for permitted signs and flags, that is used solely for the purpose of attracting the attention of the public to a commercial establishment. An attention getting device shall include, but not be limited to, streamers, flags (other than U.S. or State), balloons, pennants or decorations. (2) BANNER means a sign made of fabric or any nonrigid material with no enclosing framework Sec. 30-21.2(e)(8)(c) (c) Prohibited Sifts. The following types of signs are prohibited in an historic district: (i) moving signs: (ii) fence signs: (iii) banners for commercial use, to exclude U.S. and State Flags; and (iv) other attention getting devices used by commercial establishments. Sec. 30-21.2 (e) (c) Development Standards for Historic Districts. The following development standards apply to historic districts: e Historic Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2001 (1) Outdoor Merchandising. No business shall display any merchandise outdoors within a Historic district. Chairman Richardson opened the public hearing. There being no questions, the public hearing was closed. Chairman Richardson asked for a motion. Commissioner Shelton made a motion to approve 614-OB and was seconded by Commissioner Broussard. The motion carried 9:0. 2. 01-TE-14: Request for a tax exemption for the "Coale Building" Location: 461-469 Bowie. Applicant: Hervy Hiner, M.D. Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. Dr. Hervy Hiner, the property owner, in conjunction with Wayne and Karen Ingwersen, are renovating the Coale Building at 461-469 Bowie. The ingwersens are going to operate a restaurant and jazz club in the building. In October, the Historic Landmark Commission and City Council approved a local historic designation for the building. The Landmark Commission also considered a loan application but due to federal requirements on the money, Dr. Hiner decided not to pursue the loan. Renovations to the building include repairs to the outside of the building and extensive renovations to the interior of the building. Total costs are estimated at $1,844,000.00. The dollar amount of the improvements to the building far exceeds the current value of the entire property. This building is a contributing structure to the downtown area. Its renovation will significantly add to the revitalization of the Central Business District. If this application is approved by the Historic Landmark Commission and City Council, the proposed rehabilitation must be completed and verified by the Historic Landmark Commission. The request if based upon evidence within the application complying with Article IV of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont. The meeting was temporarily adjourned at 4:20 p.m. so the Commission members could inspect the facility in question. Commissioner Belt left the meeting at 4:20 p.m. The meeting resumed at 4: 59. Chairman Richardson opened the public hearing. With no discussion, Chairman Richardson closed the public hearing. Chairman Richardson asked for a motion on 01-TE-14. Commissioner Shelton made a motion to approve a tax exemption on 01-TE-14 for a period of ten years and was seconded by Commissioner Broussard. The motion carried 8:0 6 fHistoric Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2001 ADJOURN With no further business, the meeting was adjourned