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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3-8-99 HLC MinutesThe March 8, 1999 Historic Landmark Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Tracy Richardson. Commission members present: Chairman Tracy Richardson Commissioner Dale Hallmark Commissioner Marie Broussard Commissioner Leonie Bodin Commissioner Michael O'Rear Commissioner Jamie Credle Commissioner Julia Levy Commissioner Denise Shelton Commissioner Shaheen Farah Commission members absent: Commissioner Terrence Holmes Commissioner Cathy Belt Commissioner Philip Long Councilmember absent: Dr. Lulu Smith Staff present: Stephen Richardson, Secretary; Nancy Nicholas, Recording Secretary; and Adina Abshire, Planning Technician Also present: Councilman -at -Large Andrew Cokinos APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Chairman Richardson asked for approval of the minutes of the January 11, 1999 meeting. With no corrections or changes, the minutes were accepted as mailed out. REGULAR MEETING 1) CA-349: Request for approval of a certificate of appropriateness to paint a house. Location: 2278 Liberty Applicant: Rene Carrillo Mr. Steve Richardson presented the staff report. The applicant is asking to paint the house a blue/gray color with white trim. The house was built Circa 1925 and is of the Craftsman style and is typical of middle class homes built in Beaumont during the 1920's. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MARCH 8, 1999 MINUTES A slide of the home was presented to the Commission. Chairman Richardson asked if there were any questions of Mr. Richardson. Commissioner Hallmark asked if an addendum was needed regarding pointing any brick. Mr. Richardson assured the Commission that he would so state in the letter to the applicant that no brick was to be painted. With no further discussion, Commissioner Broussard made a motion to approve CA-349 as requested and Commissioner O'Rear seconded the motion. Motion was approved 8:0. 2) CA-355: Request for approval of a certificate of appropriateness to build a new home on a vacant lot. Location: 2674 Hazel Applicant: Eddie Manuel Mr. Steve Richardson presented the staff report and slides of the vacant lot. The house will be a 1,735 sq.tl. one story brick traditional. Windows will be aluminum frames with a bronze finish. The Historic District regulation's states the frames of windows should be trimmed in a manner typical of the style of the building. The house plans, as submitted, will also be required to go before the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a variance to the front setback. Mr. Richardson stated that Mr. Slade Smith (Custom Construction Company) was in the audience to answer any questions. Chairman Richardson asked if there were any questions of Mr. Richardson. There being none, Mr. Smith, representing the owner, stated that the property had been purchased from the county. Several samples of brick were shown to the Commission and window color wil I be determined by the color of the brick selected. He also stated that the house would be built to conform to all historic district regulations. With no fwiher discussion, Chairman Richardson asked for a motion. Commissioner Hallmark made a motion to approve CA-355. Commissioners Creadle and Shelton seconded the motion. Motion to approve CA-355 was approved 8:0. 3) Revolving Loan Fund Mr. Richardson reported that $71,000 was available for historic loans, 4) Chairman's Report Chairman Richardson updated the Commission on the Beaumont Spindletop Committee. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MARCH 8, 1999 MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING 1) File HCD-1.16: Request for a Historic Preservation Loan of $52,000 for renovations. Location: 694 Forrest Applicant: Paul Chargois This item is a request for a historic preservation loan of $52,000 on 694 Forrest. Renovations include work to be done to the front porch, repairing exterior rot and termite damage and.painting. Of the work program submitted, landscaping and a handicap ramp would not qualify for funding. Total cost of the proposed work exceeds $78,000. Provided the loan amount is approved at $52,000, the rate of repayment will be $481.48 per month for 108 months. The house is on the National Register and has a state marker. Slides of the home and specific damage were shown to the committee. Mr. Richardson stated that Mr. Chargois was in the audience. Chairman Richardson asked if there were any questions of Mr. Richardson or Mr. Chargois. Mr. Chargois addressed the Commission. He stated there was extensive termite damage and the front porch is sinking. The architect has recommended that the front porch be completely redone. Counailmember Cokinos asked what kind of shape the roof was in. Mr. Chargois replied the roof and the foundation were in good condition (Shaheen Farah arrived at 3:50 p.m.) With no ftuiher discussion, Chairman Richardson closed the public hearing. Chairman Richardson asked for a motion. Commissioner Broussard made a motion to approve HCD-1. 16 and Commissioner Levy seconded the motion. Motion to approve HCD- l .16 was approved 9:0. 2) File 99-TE-12: Request for a historical tax for the Hotel Beaumont Location: 625 Orleans Applicant: National Development Council Chairman Richardson opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Richardson told the Commission this item is a request for a historical exemption for the Hotel Beaumont at 625 Orleans. This property is included in the National Register Beaumont Commercial Historic District. The hotel has been identified in the 1989 SPARE as a contributing building to the downtown district and is individually eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The structure is currently appraised at $219,970. The National Development Council is renovating the Hotel Beaumont for continued use as a full -service, affordable residential facility for the frail elderly. The building will be substantially rehabilitated according to the Secretary of the Interior's Guidelines for Historic Rehabilitation. The dollar amount of improvement to the structure will come to $4,701,438. } HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MARCH 8, 1999 MINUTES Chairman Richardson temporarily adjourned the meeting at 4:00 p.m. to tour the facility. The meeting reconvened at 4:45 p.m. Chairman Richardson asked if there were any questions of Mr. Richardson. After a brief discussion, Chairman Richardson closed the Public Hearing and asked for, a motion. Commissioner Farah made a motion to approve File # 99-TE- l2 as requested for a tax exemption for Hotel Beaumont Commissioner Shelton seconded the motion and motion carried 9:0. OTHER BUSINESS Carolyn Howard, Beaumont Main Street, informed the commission that Beaumont has been selected as a National Main Street Community. She also stated that Beaumont Main Street has $200 available for the Preservation Awards which will be in May. Mr. Richardson reported that the Texas Historic Commission will not give us any funding for the historic tour brochure. Mr. Richardson has asked Dr. Smith to speak to the City Manager for possible funds. The Old Town Neighborhood Association has agreed to provide $1,600 toward publication of the brochure. ADJOURN With no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 4