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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7-8-02 HLC Minutes*MINUTES* HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION July 8, 2002 City Council Chambers - 3:30 p.m. The July 8, 2002 Historic Landmark Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Tracy Richardson. Commission members present: Commission members absent: Councilmembers present: Councilmember absent: Chairman Tracy Richardson Commissioner Marie Broussard Commissioner Felix McFarland Commissioner Leonie Bodin Commissioner Eric Belt Commissioner Dale Hallmark Commissioner Ralph Jordan Commissioner Denise Shelton Commissioner Shaheen Farah Commissioner Terrence Holmes Commissioner Julia Levy Commissioner Philip Long Councilmember Andrew P. Cokinos Councilmember Lulu Smith Staff present: Steve Richardson, Planning Manager; Nancy Nicholas, Recording Secretary; Adina Abshire, Planning Technician. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Chairman Richardson asked for approval of the minutes of the June 10, 2002 meeting. Commissioner Shelton made a motion to approve the minutes and was seconded by Commissioner Jordan. The motion carried 10:0. PUBLIC HEARING HCD-1.21: Request for approval of an HC-1, Historic -Cultural Landmark Preservation Loan Location: 2394 Calder Applicant: Dr. Jerry Johnson Historical Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes July 8, 2002 Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request for a historic preservation loan. Dr. Jerry Johnson, the property owner, wishes to renovate the house at 2394 Calder so that he can rent it out for a psychologist office. The dollar amount of the request is for $31, 879.00. The work to be done to the house includes leveling the foundation, some exterior asbestos abatement and re -roofing. The house is one of three properties on the north side of Calder that are included in the Oaks Historic District, This property is not listed in SPARE. Dr. Johnson states that the house was built in 1915. The monthly payments will be $442.76 per month for 72 months. Photos were shown of the subject property. A copy of the expense detail was included in the packet. Commissioner Jordan asked if the roof would be replaced with like shingles. Dr. Jerry Johnson stated that the shingles would be replaced with similar looking shingles. Chairman Richardson opened the public hearing. With no questions, Chairman Richardson closed the public hearing. Chairman Richardson asked for a motion. Commissioner Broussard made a motion to approve HCD- 1.21 and was seconded by Commissioner McFarland. The motion carried 10:0 REGULAR MEETING 1. CA : Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to build an addition to the rear of an existing home health care office. Location: 2325 Liberty Applicant: Quality Care Sitter Service The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request. Quality Care Sitter Service, Inc. needs to expand their office at 2325 Liberty. Quality Care would like to build a 17' x 34' addition on the rear of the existing structure. The addition will be sided with hardi-plank that will be painted to match the color of the brick on the existing structure. The roof will be shingled with "wood blend" shingles. The aluminum windows will have multi -lights with white frames. The pitch of the roof on the addition will match that of the existing roof A handicap ramp will be built on the west side of the addition, accessing i 1 a door that opens into a new reception area. N Historical Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes July S, 2002 The expansion of the existing office will require an amended specific use permit approved by City Council. Photos were shown of the subject property. Mrs. Nancy Carlisle was not in the audience. Commissioner Jordan asked how close would the addition be to the back of the property. Mr. Richardson stated at least 15'. Discussion followed regarding all setbacks. Chairman Richardson asked for a motion. Commissioner Hallmark made a motion to table the request because the applicant was not present to answer questions. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Broussard. The motion to table CA-717 was approved 10:0. 2. CA-720: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove stucco and replace with vertical siding. Location: 1880 Broadway Applicant: J.J, Garcia Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. The Planning Manager recommends denial of this request. Planning staff notified Mr. J. J. Garcia, the property owner, that he was in violation of the historic district regulations for not obtaining a certificate of appropriateness for replacing the stucco siding on the west side of the apartment building at 1880 Broadway with wood siding. Mr. Garcia stated that the stucco was in poor condition and was falling off. An inspection of the building shows that at some time in the past, wood siding was installed on a portion of the rear of the building. The property is included in the 1989 SPARE Beaumont Survey. SPARE states that the building was built c. 1925 and is a good example of middle class apartment buildings constructed in Beaumont in the 1920's. It does state that unsympathetic alterations have been made the building that detracts from its overall appearance. While staff agrees inappropriate additions have been made to the rear of the building, the west south and east sides of the building were of the original design until the most recent work was done. Photos were shown of the subject property. Mr. Richardson stated that Mr. Garcia was in the audience. Historical Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes July B, 2002 Mr. Garcia addressed the Commission. Discussion followed regarding replacing the stucco.. Commissioner Hallmark made a motion to approve CA-720 with the following stipulation: Allow west side to stay - the east side wall and any other remaining stucco is not to be removed. If the siding on the west side wall fails, then it must be put back into a stucco condition, rather than wood. Commissioner Shelton seconded the motion. The motion was approved 9:1:0 (Jordan). It was reiterated that a building permit and certificate of appropriateness must be obtained to complete the work. 3. CA-721: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to change windows from original to aluminum. Location: 2535 Louisiana Street Applicant: Rodona Neely Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. Rodona Neely and Robin Rawlinson, the property owners of the house at 2535 Louisiana, are requesting a certificate of appropriateness to allow the replacement of multi -light wooden windows with new single pane upper and lower aluminum windows. The Zoning Ordinance states that all windows in the front or side facade of a main building must be typical of the style and period of the building. Windows must contain at least two window panes. The frames of windows should be trimmed in a manner typical of the style of the house. The house is listed in the 1991 SPARE Beaumont survey. SPARE states that it was built c. 1942, is a traditional/ranch style and is an example of World War II housing that was popular throughout the country. Photos were shown of the subject property. Mr. Richardson stated that the applicants were in the audience. Ms. Neely addressed the Commission. Discussion followed concerning the contractor not obtaining a permit and the buyers not being told that the property was in the historic district. Other discussion included the real estate community not being aware of the guidelines and buyers not being made aware that the property is in the historic district. It was suggested that the Beaumont Board of Realtors elected officers be invited to the next meeting. Historical Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes July 8, 2002 Commissioner Belt made a motion to table CA-721 until the next meeting and was seconded by Commissioner Shelton. The motion carried 10:0. Commissioner Hallmark stated if the contractor can provide the correct windows, Mr. Richardson can approve the certificate of appropriateness. Mr. Richardson stated that he will be in contact with the contractor. 4. Historic Preservation Loan Report Mr. Richardson stated that approximately $59,600 is available. He also stated that the city will be able to use CDBG funds to process loans. 5. Director's Report No report ADJOURN With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.