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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-13-00 HLC MinutesHISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION November 13, 2000 City Council Chambers - 3:30 p.m. The November 13, 2000, Historic Landmark Commission meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman Philip Long. Commission members present: Commission members absent: Councilmembers present: Acting Chairman Philip Long Commissioner Lconie Bodin Commissioner Denise Shelton Commissioner Shaheen Farah Commissioner Ralph Jordan Commissioner Marie Broussard Commissioner Terrence Holmes Chairman Tracy Richardson Vice Chairman Dale Hallmark Commissioner Cathy Belt Commissioner Julia Levy Councilmember Andrew Cokinos Councilmembers absent: Councilmember Lulu Smith Staff present: Stephen Richardson, Planning Manager, Nancy Nicholas, Recording Secretary; Adina Abshire, Planning Technician. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Acting Chairman Long asked for approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting on October 9, 2000. Commissioner Farah moved for approval and Commissioner Jordan seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the October 9, 2000 meeting. Motion was approved 7:0 Acting Chairman Long asked for approval of the minutes of the Special Meeting on October 18, 2000. Commissioner Broussard made the motion to approve the Special Meeting Minutes of October 18, 2000, and Commissioner Shelton seconded motion. The motion carried 7:0. REGULAR MEETING CA-519 and CA-520: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish unsafe structures. Location: 2475-2477 Angelina (main structure) and 2475-Angelina (garage apartment) Applicant: City of Beaumont Clean Community Department Historic Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes November 13, 2000 Mr. Steve Richardson presented the staff report and recommended approval of the request for demolition. Clean Community inspected the duplex structure at 2475-77 Angelina and the garage apartment at 2475 Angelina (rear) and found them to be in violation of the City of Beaumont Code of Ordinances pertaining to dangerous structures. The garage apartment is behind the main structure and recently burned to such an extent it cannot be repaired. The structures were tagged substandard on August 22, 1997. Notification was then sent to the owner. Since the original notification, ownership has changed twice. In 1999, the Texas Historical Commission found the property to be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Slides were shown of both structures. Mr. Richardson stated that Ms. Pam Loiacano was in the audience to answer questions. Ms. Loiacano addressed the Commission. She stated that work programs and a 120-day extension were made available to the owner, however only patchwork had been done. She also stated that proper notification has been sent to the owner of the action to demolish said structures. Acting Chairman Long asked for a motion on CA-519 and CA-520. Commissioner Broussard made a motion to approve CA-519 and CA-520 as requested. Commissioner Shelton seconded the motion. The motion to approve CA-519 and CA-520 carried 7:0. CA-523: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to enclose front porch with mosquito screen. Location: 2245 Laurel Applicant: Gordon Sprouse Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. During routine inspecting of the Historic District, staff noticed that the front porch of the residence at 2245 Laurel had been screened. In discussions with the property owner, it was found out that the porch had been screened since 1998. Staff feels that the sa»ening is hardly noticeable and does not detract from or alter the structure. The house is listed in the 1990 SPARE Beaumont. The house was built pre-1920 and is of the Vernacular Craftsman style. Slides were presented of the subject property. Historic lmdmark Commission Meeting Minutes November 13, 2000 The applicant was not able to attend due to illness. Acting Chairman Long asked for a motion on CA-523. Commissioner Farah made a motion to approve CA-523 with the stipulation that the screen be well -maintained. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holmes. The motion to approve CA-523 with stated conditions carried 7:0. PUBLIC HEARIh1G 99-TE-12:: Request for a tax exemption for a historically significant site in need of tax relief to encourage preservation. Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. The National Development Council applied for tax relief in February 1999, for the Hotel Beaumont at 625 Orleans. In March 1999, the Historic Landmark Commission and City Council approved the tax exemption for said property. Ms. Sally Loveland, Director, is now requesting verification by the Historic Landmark Commission of the work done. Once the visual verification is complete and the Historic Landmark Commission approves the work done, staff will notify the Jefferson County Appraisal District. Discussion centered around the different aspects of the work completed. After the proper verification occurred, Acting Chairman Long asked for a motion on File # 99-TE- 12. Commissioner Farah made a motion to approve File #99-TE-12 and Commissioner Broussard seconded the motion. The motion carried 7:0. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Revolving Loan Fund Mr. Richardson staled that approximately $58,500 is available. 2. 325 North 7th Street - The possibility of a Historic Designation being placed on said property was discussed. It was decided that a tour of the house would be required before any further action is pursued. Mr. Richardson will contact the owner and will inform the Commission of a date and time. 3. Chairman's Report Mr. Richardson stated that a grant application for partial funding of a historic brochure will be presented to the Spindletop Committee on November 14, 2000. Historic Iendinark Commission Meeting Minutes Novemberl3, 2000 Historic Ordinance Committee - W. Richardson stated that as soon as all the Committee members have been selected, a meeting date and time will be announced, ADJOURN With no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 4