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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8-9-99 HLC MinutesHISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION August 9, 1999 City Council Chambers - 3:30 p.m. The August 9,1999, Historic Landmark Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Tracy Richardson. Mr. Steve Richardson asked that Mr. Sam Pullig be allowed to present an overview of the plans made by the State Spindletop Commission and the Beaumont Spindletop Committee. Mr. Pullig presented a history of the formation of the State Spindletop Commission and the Beaumont Spindletop Committee. The State Commission will help the local committee secure monies for various projects and will also sponsor some local events. Mr. Pullig also reviewed the various festivals and events that are being planned on both the state and local level. There will also be a concert presented by Tracy Bryd. Councilmember Cokinos asked about the actual site of Spindletop. Mr. Pullig stated that an observation deck will be built. Commissioner Broussard asked if there is any information on music for the celebration. Mr. Pullig replied that he did not have current information. Chairman Richardson thanked Mr. Pullig for his report. ROLL CALL Commission members present: Chairman Tracy Richardson Commissioner Dale Hallmark Commissioner Leonie Bodin Commissioner Shaheen Farah Commissioner Denise Shelton Commissioner Marie Broussard Commissioner Terrence Holmes Commissioner Michael O'Rear Commission members absent: Commissioner Philip Long Commissioner Cathy Belt Commissioner Julia Levy Commissioner Jamie Credlc Councilmembers present: HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 9, t999 Councilmember Andrew Cokinos Councilmembcr Lulu Smith Staff present: Stephen Richardson, Planning Director, Adina Abshire, Planning Technician and Nancy Nicholas, Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Chairman Tracy Richardson asked if there were any changes or additions to the minutes of the July 12, 1999 meeting. There being none, the minutes were accepted as mailed. REGULAR MEETING 1) CA-396: Request for approval of a certificate of appropriateness for enclosing a screened porch on the front of a house. Location: 2239 Liberty Applicant: Christopher Truong Mr. Steve Richardson presented the staff report. The Planning Director recommended denial of this request. Christopher Truong, the property owner, enclosed a front porch with vertical siding. The porch was originally screened. A small window was installed on the cast side of the porch. Staff noticed that the work had been done without a certificate of appropriateness or a building permit. A stop -work order was issued and Mr. Truong was instructed to apply for a certificate of appropriateness. Additional work to be done to the house will be to level the foundation and paint the house white. The house is listed in the 1989 SPARE Beaumont, built c. 1915 and is of the Craftsman style. Slides of the subject property were presented. Mr. Richardson stated that Mr. Truong was in the audience Chairman Richardson asked if there were any questions for Mr. Richardson. Mr. Truong addressed the commission and reviewed plans for rcpairing his house. Discussion followed between staff and Mr. Truong regarding siding and paint color. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 9, 1999 A � With no further discussion, Chairman Richardson asked for a motion on CA-396. Commissioner Hallmark made a motion to approve CA-396 with the following stipulations: 1) On the enclosed porch, match, as closely as possible, the existing siding on the rest of the house. 2) The house will be painted white with red trim. The red trim will match the existing shade of red as close as possible. Commissioner O'Rear seconded the motion. The motion was approved 7:0. 2) CA 397: Request for approval of a certificate of appropriateness for painting a house. Location: 2406 South Applicant: Nancy Staub Mr. Steve Richardson presented the staff report The Planning Director recommended approval of this request. Nancy Staub, the property owner, originally received a certificate of appropriateness to paint her house at 2406 South. The original approved colors were a dusty purple with cream trim and green shutters. After Historic Landmark Commission approval, Ms. Staub decided to paint the house green with cream trim. She would like to paint the shutters a shade of purple. She has not selected the exact shade for the shutters. She will inform the Commission when she has chosen that color. Slides were presented of the subject property. Mr. Richardson stated that Ms. Staub was in the audience to answer questions. Discussion followed between staff and the applicant as to the shade of trim that will be applied. Chairman Richardson then asked for a motion. Commissioner O'Rear made a motion to approve CA-397. Commissioner Shelton seconded the motion. The motion carried 7:0. 3) CA-399: Request for a certificate of appropriateness to demolish a residential structure. Location: 1793-99 Liberty Applicant: Clean Community Department Mr. Steve Richardson presented the staff report. r '• MBETINQ MINUTES AUGUST 9, 1999 The Cit'Of ont Cleatt Community Department tagged the two-family structure at 1993agg r rty as substandard and in need -of demolition. The structure was inspectq and,' violation of the City of Beaumont Code of Ordinances concerning dangero. strtures. 1n cane 7, Mr. Lest Tanton, pf91eriY owner, indicated that he would enter a work progra As of this date, no work program has been entered. Terranco Holmes arrived 4:10). The T s 14.1stodoal Commission (THC) conducted,a review of the property on October 7,19.97, and found the property to be eligible for the National Register of Historic laces under criterion C for architecture. The strum is listed k the 1989 SPARE Beaumont. The house was built c. 1905 and Is of the Queen Anne style. The City has- determined that needed repairs exceed 50% of the appraised value ($4,400 improveinents; $9,900 total). The Historic Landmark Commission was asked to review.this structure for historic j significance acid if it should be demolished. A slide presentption of the subject property was shown. Mr. Richardson stated that Mr. David Oliver (Clean Community Division) was in the audience to anl'wcr questions. Chairman RiebArdson.asW if there were any questions for Mr. Richardson. Discussion followed by staff regarding demolition charges and the owners failure to respond to ci(y requirements on maintaining structures. Chairman Ricardson asked for a motion on CA-399. Commissioner Hallmark made a motion to approve CA-399 as requested. Discussion ensued by staff concerning postponing the demolition. Mr. Oliver stated that houses scheduled for demolition are unsafe, along with the criminal activity that occurs when i structure is left vacant. With no further discussion, Commissioner O'Rear seconded the motion. The motion carried 8:0. 4) CA-400: Request for approval of a certificate of appropriateness to demolish a residential structure. Location: 1916 Liberty Applicant: Clean Community Department Mr- Richardson requested the Historic Landmark Commission to consider CA-400 and CA-401 together as both haves the same legal description. Chairman Richardson replied they would consider both at the same time. MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 9, 1999 The Planning Director recommended approval of this request. The City of Beaumont Clean Community Department has tagged the residential l ) structure at 1916 Liberty as substandard and in need of demolition, The structure was inspected and in violation of the City of Beaumont Code of Ordinances concerning dangerous structures. The Clean Community Department asks that the Historic Landmark Commission grant permission to demolish this structure. Slides were shown of the subject property. 5) CA-401: Request for approval of a certificate of appropriateness to demolish a garage apartment. Location: 339 3rd Applicant: Clean Community Department The Planning Director Recommended approval of this request. The City of Beaumont Clean Community Department tagged the garage apartment at 339 3rd as substandard and in need of demolition. The structure was inspected and in violation of the City of Beaumont Code of Ordinances concerning dangerous structures. The Clean Community Department asks that the Historic Landmark Commission grant permission to demolish the structure. The structure listed as CA-400 is listed in 1989 SPARE Beaumont, while the structure listed as CA-401 is not listed in SPARE Beaumont. The property owner informed the Clean Community Department that he has no intention of renovating the structures as the repairs exceed 50% of the appraised value. The owner has signed demolition consent forms. The Historic Landmark Commission was asked to review these structures for historical significance and if they should be demolished. Slides were shown of the subject property. Mr. Richardson stated that Mr. David Oliver (Clean Community Department) was in the audience to answer questions. Chairman Richardson asked if there were any questions for Mr. Richardson. Discussion followed concerning the extent of the deterioration of the structures. With no further discussion, Chairman Richardson asked for a motion. Commissioner Farah made a motion to approve CA-400 and CA-401 as requested. Commissioner Hohnes seconded the motion to approve demolition of both structures. The motion to approve both CA-400 and CA-401 carried 7:0:1 (Commissioner O'Rear abstained). 6) CA-403: Request for approval of a certificate of appropriateness to paint a house. Location: 2575 Angelina Applicant: Tom O'Neil } Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. 5 MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 9, 1999 The Planning Director recommends approval of this request. The owner requested a certificate of appropriateness to paint his house at 2575 Angelina. The house was painted without a certificate of appropriateness. The main part of the house was painted a dark green with a lighter green trim. Paint samples were shown to the Commission. Mr. Richardson stated that the applicant was not available to answer questions. Chairman Richardson asked if there were any questions for Mr. Richardson. Chairman Richardson asked for a motion on CA-403. Commissioner O'Rear made a motion to approve CA-403 and Commissioner Hallmark seconded the motion. The motion carried 8:0. Discussion among staff involved certificates of appropriateness being approved after the fact and residents not being aware of the regulations in the district. Mr. Richardson stated that he will invite the City Manager, Stephen Bonczek, to the next workshop in September to help address these issues. 7) Sam Pullig - Report on Spindletop 2001 Committee Report recapped at beginning of minutes. 8) Revolving Loan Fund (Financial Report) Mr. Richardson reported that $26,000 was available in the loan fund. Commissioner Farah asked if the monies available are for exterior use only. Mr. Richardson replied yes. 9) Chairman's Report Chairman Richardson stated that Mr. Pullig covered all the major points of the local committee's activities and those on the state level. He also stated that Lamar University is working on several projects that will include living interpretations and he will be helping with the logistics. Mr. Richardson reported that he had received information on hosting the CLG Conference for the year 2000, Chairman Richardson asked Mr. Richardson to reschedule the CLG subcommittee meeting and provide a copy of the information for the members. ADJOURN With no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 6