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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1-11-99 HLC MinutesThe January 11, 1999 Historic Landmark Commission meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman Dale Hallmark. Commission members present: Commission members absent: Acting Chairman Dale Hallmark Commissioner Marie Broussard Comnssioner Shaheen Farah Commissioner Leonie Bodin Commissioner Michael O'Rear Commissioner Jamie Credle Commissioner Julia Levy Commissioner Philip Long Commissioner Terrence Holmes Commissioner Cathy Belt Commissioner Tracy Richardson Commissioner Denise Shelton Staff present: Stephen Richardson, Secretary; Nancy Nicholas, Recording Secretary; Cheryl Robinson, Senior Planner and Adina Abshire, Planning Technician Also present: Councilman -at -Large Andrew Cokinos Councilmember Dr. Lulu Smith APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Acting Chairman Dale Hallmark asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the December 14, 1998 Regular Meeting. There being none, Acting Chairman Hallmark asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Long made the motion to approve the minutes as written and Commissioner Bodin seconded the motion. Motion was approved. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 1999 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING 1) CA-325: Request for approval of a certificate of appropriateness to construct a chain link fence in the front yard. Location: 2210 South Applicant: Efrain Barajas Note: This item was tabled at the last Commission meeting so that the applicant could appear. Mr. Steve Richardson presented the staff report. The applicant has made a request for a certificate of appropriateness to build a 6 foot chain link fence in the front yard of his residence at 2210 South. The fence would extend in front of the house. The applicant states that this fence is needed for protection of his children from heavy traffic along South. Sec. 30-21.2 (g) of the Zoning Ordinance states that the chain link fences are permitted only in back yards and must not be visible from abutting streets. A solid wall or fence in the front yard shall not exceed 4 feet unless it is required % to screen off-street parking or incompatible land uses. Then it may not exceed 6 feet. A fence that is 80% open may be erected to a maximum height of 6 feet. The ordinance does state that the Planning Director may approve a fence not in compliance if the applicant establishes that the fence is historically sensitive or unless the absence of the fence poses a significant hazard to life or property. The house is listed in SPARE Beaumont. It is an example of working class housing built in Beaumont after the turn of the century. Mr. Richardson stated that the applicant was in the audience to answer questions. Adina Abshire, Planning Technician, interpreted for Mr. Barajas. Acting Chairman Hallmark asked if there were any questions or comments. Commissioner Farah asked the applicant why a 4 foot high fence would not be sufficient as opposed to a 6 foot high fence. Mr. Barajas stated that the fence would be only 5 feet high. He also stated that some of the fence had been installed and felt he could not afford to return the material. Acting Chairman Hallmark stated that with the strong traffic flow on South Street and three active children, a 5 ft fence would be appropriate. 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 1999 MINUTES Commissioner Long asked about the history of other fences being approved taller than the required height. Mr. Richardson replied that one other case has been approved because of similiar reasons, Councilmember Dr. Smith stated that there is a alcohol rehab center located down the street from the applicant. With no further discussion, Acting Chairman Hallmark asked for a motion on CA 325. Commissioner Farah made a motion to approve the request with the amendment that the chain link fence be only 5 foot high. Commissioner Credle seconded and the motion was approved 7:0. 2) CA-334: Request for approval of a certificate of appropriateness to build dormer windows on the rear of the house and to replace windows on the second story of the carriage house Location: 1822 Broadway Applicant: Mr. and Mrs. George Bullington Mr. Steve Richardson presented the staff report and slides of the proposed work. Commissioner O'Rear arrived 3:45. The applicants recently purchased 1822 Broadway and are doing extensive renovations to the structure. These renovations include plans to finish the second floor of the house. In order to provide light to this additional floor space, they would like to add six dormers. Two dormers each would be placed on the north, east and west sides of the rear extension, The windows would be approximately 32" x 52" and would match the existing windows on the second floor. The roof pitch on the dormers will match the pitch of the existing roof. In addition, the applicants would like to replace the eight windows on the second story of the garage apartment in the carriage house. The space is to be converted into a studio. The new windows will be larger than the existing windows. These windows will be multi -light aluminum windows. Mr. Richardson stated that Mr. and Mrs. Bullington are in the audience. Acting Chairman Hallmark asked if there were any questions or comments. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 1999 MINUTES Acting Chairman Hallmark asked if the aluminum windows would comply with the regulations and Mr. Richardson replied that they would. Commissioner Long wanted to know if the vertical windows would be ganged and Mr. Richardson stated that they would not. Mr. Bullington addressed the Commission and stated that they wanted to make the home historically correct. He also stated that it will be their primary residence. Commissioner Broussard complimented Mr. and Mrs. Bullington on the work they are doing to restore the home. With no further discussion, Acting Chairman Hallmark asked for a motion on CA-334. Commissioner Long made the motion to approve CA-334 and Commissioner Broussard seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7:0. 3) CA-336: Request for approval of a certificate of appropriateness to enclose a porch and to add a kitchen extension. Location: 2598 North Applicant: Mr. and Mrs. Rick White Mr. Steve Richardson presented the staff report. This item is a request for a certificate of appropriateness to enclose a porch and to add a kitchen extension at 2598 North. The applicants are renovating their home. Part of this renovation includes enclosing a porch on the east side of the house for use as a library. Wooden and/or iron railings will be installed on the roof of the library to make a terrace of the master bedroom. An 8' x 12' shed roof addition will be added to the rear of the house to allow for the expansion of the kitchen. Siding for these two additions will match the existing siding and windows will be installed to match the existing ones. Mr. and Mrs. White were in the audience to answer questions. Acting Chairman Hallmark asked if there were any questions. Acting Chairman Hallmark asked if the roof deck would be an outside patio with access from the bedroom. Mr. White replied that it would. Acting Chairman Hallmark also asked about the carport drive thru on the west side 1 4 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 1999 MINUTES of the house. Mr. White stated that it is not functional at the present time and they want to straighten the columns so they can drive through. Dr. Smith asked what the applicant was going to do with the shed that is in the back yard. Mr. White said he wanted to keep it and repair it for use as a workshed in the future. With no further discussion, Acting Chairman Hallmark asked for a motion on CA-336. Commissioner O'Rear made a motion to approve CA-336 and Commissioner Levy seconded the motion. Motion was approved 7:0. 5) Revolving Loan Fund The Revolving Loan Fund Report was -not available due to computer problems. 6) Chairman's Report No report OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURN With no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 5