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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2-12-01 HLC Minutes, S *�UTES� HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION February 12, 2001 City Council Chambers - 3:30 p.m. The February 12, 2001, Historic Landmark Commission meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Dale Hallmark Commission members present: Vice Chairman Dale Hallmark Commissioner Philip Long Commissioner Leonie Bodin Commissioner Denise Shelton Commissioner Shaheen Farah Commissioner Terrence Holmes Commissioner Eric Belt Commissioner Julia Levy Commission members absent: Chairman Tracy Richardson Commissioner Ralph Jordan Commissioner Marie Broussard Councilmembers present: Councilmember Andrew Cokinos Councilmember Lulu Smith Staff present: Stephen Richardson, Planning Manager, Nancy Nicholas, Recording Secretary; Cheryl Robinson, Senior Planner, Adina Abshire, Planning Technician. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Vice Chairman Dale Hallmark asked for approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting on January 8, 2001. Commissioner Farah moved for approval and Commissioner Shelton seconded the motion to approved the minutes of the January 8, 2001 meeting. Motion was approved 7:0. PUBLIC HEARING 609-OB: Request for an amendment to Sec. 30-2.2 (e) (8)a of the City of Beaumont Zoning Ordinance. Steve Richardson, Planning Manager, presented the staff report. The Zoning Ordinance designates a four (4) year amortization period for nonconforming signs and parking lots located in a historic district. 1n 1998, staff inventoried all signs and parking lots in the north side of the Oaks Historic District. At that time, forty-four (44) signs and three parking lots were found to be out of compliance. All property owners were notified of their illegality. Historic Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2001 i 1 Once the number of illegal signs was determined, a number of people began to question whether the fifteen (15) foot setback was too much. A committee consisting of Historic Landmark Commission members, Old Town Neighborhood Association members and staff considered changes to the ordinance. With the ordinance change, twenty-one (21) signs would be in compliance, two (2) would be on the right-of-way, three (3) are poles only, one (1) is a monument with no sign, six (6) can be moved to conform, two (2) could be moved but would need to be shortened and nine (9) should go to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Sec. 30-21.2(e)(8)a a. Detached Signs. Only one detached sign is permitted on each lot and aubjoot to the following reatrietiono, I. Tire moral mppoil of the sign MUM be located at least fiftem (153 five(s) feet fi-om any public right-of-way or property line dividing properties of different ownership. No path of any Sign Shall overlay any properiy line, Or the building setback line, whiehever is less. ii. The aign mot be six (6( feet or less in height; iii. The sign shall not be illuminated; and iv. The sign shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in area. Changes to the height, illumination and area of the sign were considered but left as is. Two other items concerning putting aluminum foil in windows and leaving BBQ pits in fi-ont yards were considered at the request of the neighborhood association but not included. The Old Town Neighborhood Association will educate property owners in the District of the need to do neither. Discussion followed regarding the changes to the amendment and placement of poles. Vice Chapman Hallmark asked if the four-year amortization would start over. Mr. Richardson stated that it would not. Vice Chapman Hallmark opened the public heating and asked for comments from the audience. There being no one to speak for or in opposition, Vice Chairman Hallmark closed the public hearing. Commissioner Long made a motion to approve File 4609-OB as requested and Commissioner Shelton seconded the motion. The motion to approve an amendment to Sec.30- 21.2(e)(8)a of the City of Beaumont Zoning Ordinance carried 7:0. REGULAR MEETING The Planning Manager requested that File ##CA-551 be heard at the beginning of the meeting. 1. CA-55I-. Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the expansion of a kitchen on the back of the house. Location: 2460 Long Applicant: Patrick Phelan Hisloric Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes Fehnmy 12, 2001 Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. The applicant wishes to approximately double the size of their kitchen on the rear of their home. In doing so, they will salvage the existing brick and use it along with the existing windows. Custom French doors will be fabricated to match the other doors on other parts of the house. The expansion will match the existing house. Slides were shown of the subject property. Mr. Richardson stated that Mr. Patrick Phelan was in the audience to answer questions. Commissioner Farah asked Mr. Phelan who was going to be the general contractor. He replied that Mark Magnuson would be that person. With no further discussion, Vice Chairman Hallmark asked for a motion. Commissioner Belt made a motion to approve CA-55lfor the expansion of a kitchen to the back of an existing house. Commissioner Bodin seconded the motion. The motion to approve CA-551 carried 7:0. 2. CA-534: Request for approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness to paint the columns on the front porch and the shutters. Location: 2325 South Applicant: Ernest Taylor Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. The property owner painted the columns and shutters on his home red. Staff notified him that such a color would require approval by the Historic Landmark Commission. The red columns and shutters do not complement the dominant color (pale yellow), nor is it appropriate to or compatible with the structure. The house is not listed in SPARE. Slides were presented of the subject property. Mr. Richardson stated that Mr. Taylor was in the audience to answer questions. Commissioner Shelton stated that she had noticed green carpet on the porch and steps, which is not permitted. Commissioner Farah asked Mr. Taylor who he purchased the property from and was a title policy famished to him. Mr. Taylor stated that he purchased the house firm Mr. Hanak and no title policy was furnished. Mr. Taylor also stated that he was not aware of the restrictions concerning the Historic District. Discussion followed concerning the trim color on the house and the carpet covering the front porch. Vice Chairman Hallmark asked for a motion on CA-534. Commissioner Long made a motion to approve the red shutters on the fi•ont of the home and the columns to be painted white to match the porch railing. Commissioner Farah seconded the motion and CA-534 was approved 7:0. The Commission asked that Mr. Taylor consider an alterative to the carpeting on the fiont porch and steps. The issue will he considered at the meeting on March 12, 2001. Hisloric Landmark Conmtission Meeting Minutes Pebruary 12, 2001 Commissioner Terrence Holmes arrived 4:20 p.m. 3. CA-539: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to paint a doctor's office. Location: 2343 McFaddin Applicant: Michael S. Findley, M. D. Mr. Richardson presented the staff report On January 13, 2001, the Historic Landmark Commission voted to approve the paint color for the structure located at 2343 McFaddin. The color approved was a pastel pink with white trim. The structure was painted prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness. Recently, staff noticed that the structure had been repainted a "hotter" pink. Dr. Findley was contacted to question him about the change in color. Again, no Certificate of Appropriateness had been acquired. The property is not listed in SPARE. Slides were presented of the subject property. Mr. Richardson stated that Mr. Stan Finley was in the audience to answer questions. Mr. Stan Findley, 2526 Ashley, addressed the Commission and stated that he was representing Dr. Michael Findley. iVh•. Findley stated that Dr. Findley did not like the "light" color of pink and had the structure painted another color of pink that was not within the acceptable range. He also stated that Dr. Findley was aware of his non-compliance regarding the paint policy of the historic district and accepted full responsibility. Discussion included other structures in non-compliance of the paint policy within the district. Vice Chairman Hallmark explained the reasoning for the paint policy. With no fwiher discussion on the current color of the structure, Vice Chairman Hallmark asked for a motion on CA-539. Commissioner Shelton made a motion to deny CA-539 to retain the current color ("hot pink") of the structure. Commissioner Long seconded the motion. The motion to deny CA-539 was approved 8:0. Mr. Findley distributed samples of different paint colors for the Commission's perusal. He stated that the trim color would remain white with the main body of the house to be repainted with an approved color. It was the consensus of the Commission to allow either a yellow or peach color for the main structure with the trim to remain white. Vice Chairman Hallmark asked for a motion to either allow a yellow (Glidden SBYY/l 80) or peach (Valspar 733-1) color for the main color with the trim to remain white. Commissioner Shelton made a motion to accept the motion as stated and seconded by Commissioner Belt. The motion to accept the motion was approved 8:0. Mr. Findley was advised to apply for a new Certificate of Appropriateness for approval. 1 Commissioner Holmes left at 4:45 m, and returned at 4:48 m. � p• p• Hisloric Landmark Convnission Meeting Minules February 12, 2001 4. CA-541: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to screen in a front porch on a house. Location: 2255 Laurel Applicant: Stephen J. Bull, Jr. Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. The applicant screened in his front porch without a Certificate of Appropriateness. Plywood, screen and an aluminum door were installed between the columns. The plywood was then painted white. Staff notified him that he was in violation of the zoning ordinance. The work done on the porch is inappropriate and does not complement the house. He has now applied for a Certificate of Appropriateness to get approval of the screened porch but also for leveling and siding. The applicant states that the leveling and siding wilt take several years due to income. Certificates of Appropriateness are only valid for six months. Slides were presented of the subject property. Mr. Richardson stated the applicant was not in the audience. Discussion followed regarding the inappropriateness of the work done on the porch. Vice Chairman Hallmark asked for a motion on CA-541. Commissioner Shelton made a motion to deny CA-541 for the approval of a screened in porch. Commissioner Long seconded the motion. The motion to deny CA-541 was approved 8:0. 5. CA-550: Request for approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of a multi- family structure. Location: 2485 McFaddin (apartments) Applicant: Clean Community Department - City of Beaumont The Clean Community Department tagged this structure as substandard on April 6, 1999. In June 1999, the property changed hands and the new owner entered into a work repair program which expired on November 19, 1999. In August 2000, City Council ordered that work be completed in 120 days. Work was not completed and City Council condemned this structure on January 16, 2001. The property is not listed in SPARE. The Texas Historical Commission will be conducting a review of this property in the near future. Slides were shown of the subject property. Mr. Richardson stated that Pam Loiacano (Clean Community Department) was in the audience to answer questions. However, the owner of the property was not in attendance. Commission Farah asked if the structure had been reviewed by the Texas Historical Commission. Ms. Loiacano replied that she had not received any information regarding a review of the property. Discussion concerning the length of time given to the owner for completion of renovations was deemed to be sufficient. However, no work was performed during the alloted time. With no fwther discussion, Vice Chairman Hallmark asked for a motion. Commissioner Long made a motion to approve CA-550 for the demolition of a structure at 2485 McFaddin. Historic Landmark Conunissim Meeling Minutes Febmary 12, 2001 Commissioner Shelton seconded the motion, The motion to approve CA-550 was approved 8:0. 6. CA-544: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct an addition on the rear of a house and cover the house and garage apartment with almond -colored vinyl with beige trim. Location: 2394 Angelina Applicant: Judith Rich Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. The property owner- wishes to add a 117' x 20' addition to the rear of her house located at 2394 Angelina. Existing windows would be used in the new addition. The entire house and garage apartment would then be covered with almond color vinyl siding with beige trim. The house is not listed in SPARE. Slides were presented of the subject property. The applicant was not in the audience to answer questions. Discussion followed concerning the different aspects of the addition, i.e., color, design of roof, contractor, etc. Vice Chairman Hallmark asked for a motion. Commissioner Farah made a motion to approve CA-544 with the stipulation that final approval of the plans be made by Stephen Richardson, Planning Manager. Commissioner Shelton seconded the motion. The motion to approve CA- 544 was approved 8:0. 7. Revolving Loan Fund Mr. Richardson reported a balance of $64,000 was available for historic preservation loans. 8. Director's Report Mr. Richardson stated the Historic Landmark Designation process will be started for the property at 325 7lh Street. OTHER BUSINESS There being no fw-ther business, the meeting was adjourned.