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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4-10-00 HLC MinutesThe April 10, 2000, Historic Landmark Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Tracy Richardson. Commission Members Present: Chairman Tracy Richardson Commissioner Marie Broussard Commissioner Cathy Belt Commissioner Denise Shelton Commissioner Michael O'Rear Commissioner Shaheen Farah Commissioner Jamie Credle Commissioner Leonie Bodin Commission Members Absent: Commissioner Terrence Holmes Commissioner Julia Levy Commissioner Dale Hallmark Commissioner Philip Long Staff present: Stephen Richardson, Secretary; Nancy Nicholas, Recording Secretary; and Adina Abshire, Planning Technician. Also present: Councilman -at -Large Andrew Cokinos Councilman -at -Large Dr. Lulu Smith APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Chairman Tracy Richardson asked for approval of the minutes of the March 13, 2000. Commissioner Farah made a motion to approve the minutes and Commissioner Bodin seconded the motion. The motion to approve the minutes of the March 13, 2000 minutes carried 8:0. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION April 10, 2000 REGULAR MEETING 1) CA-455: Request for approval of a certificate of appropriateness for the installation of air conditioning ducts and vinyl siding over the ducts on the exterior of a commercial structure. Location; 797 N 5th Street Applicant: Bryan Lee NOTE: This case was tabled from the March 13, 2000, meeting. Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. The property owner installed air conditioning ducts to the exterior of the restaurant structure at 797 N.5th. The property owner states that the duct work was necessary to centrally air condition the structure. He states that broken and unsightly window units were removed upstairs and that floor ducts that were hazardous to people walking were removed downstairs. The vinyl siding that is being used to cover the exterior ducts will match the existing vinyl siding on the structure. Slides were shown of the subject property. Mr. Richardson stated that Mr. and Mrs. Lce were in the audience to answer questions. Mr. Bryan Lee, 797 N. 5th Street, presented a proposal to install either vinyl siding and/or lattice work to cover the ductwork. Commissioner O'Rear asked Mr. Lee if he had installed the exhaust fan. Mr. Lee replied that the fan was installed before he purchased the property. Chairman Richardson asked Mr. Lee if he was submitting two proposals; 1) to install vinyl siding; or 2) install lattice work and flowering vines to cover the ductwork. Mr. Lee replied at this point, he would do whatever the Commission would like him to do. Discussion ensued regarding the feasibility of installing vinyl siding or lattice work with flowering vines. Chairman Richardson asked for a motion. Commissioner Broussard made a motion to cover the exposed air conditioning ducts on the north, south and west sides with vinyl siding to match the existing siding. In addition, a trellis must be installed on the north side of the building to hide the duct work. Commissioner Belt seconded the motion. The motion was approved 8:0 as stated. 2) Revolving Loan Fund (Financial Report) W. Richardson reported that approximately $44,000 was available and all accounts, with one exception, are current. 2 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION April 10. 2000 OTHER BUSINESS 1) CLG Report - Mr. Richardson stated that the meeting went very well and everything was on schedule. Commissioner Broussard stated that Thursday night activities will take place at the McFaddin Ward House and Moncla's will be the caterer. Friday night activities will be hosted at Gladys City. Catering details are still being finalized for Friday night. Entertainment will include a historical re-enactment, a Dulcimer presentation and the Texas Bluebonnett Cloggers. Saturday morning will include a tour of downtown museums and the closing session will be in the auditorium of the Art Museum. 2) Beaumont Spindletop Committee - Grants were awarded to the Spindletop Film Festival, Beaumont Main Street, Beaumont Art Museum and the Dishman Art Gallery. It was also noted that the Crockett Street Project is tentatively scheduled to start work this summer. 3) Commissioner Belt stated that a fence had been constructed at 2226 Evalon with unacceptable material. Pictures were provided to. the Commission for their perusal. Discussion involved the type of wood used and the three different colors on the fence. Mrs. Abshire stated that she had sent the citizen a certified letter regarding the situation. She will follow up when the citizen acknowledges receipt of the letter. Other discussion included the possibility of amending the ordinance to further define fence regulations. 4) Preservation Awards - Mr. Richardson stated that the awards will be in May. He will also check to see if there is any money available to help offset expenses. With no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned.