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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7-13-98 HLC MinutesThe July 13, 1998 Historic Landmark Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Tracy Richardson. Commission members present: Commission members absent: Chairman Tracy Richardson Vice -Chairman Michael O'Rear Commissioner Marie Broussard Commissioner Julia Levy Commissioner Denise Shelton Commissioner Shaheen Farah Commissioner Jamie Credle Commissioner Dale Hallmark Commissioner Leonie Bodin Commissioner Cathy Belt Commissioner Terrence Holmes Staff present: Stephen Richardson, Secretary; Cheryl Robinson, Senior Planner; Jill Cole, Recording Secretary; and Adina Abshire, Planning Technician. Also present: Councilman -at -Large Andrew Cokinos, Councilmember Lulu Smith, and Carolyn Howard. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Vice -Chairman O'Rear made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 11, 1998 Regular Meeting. Commissioner Levy seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 9:0. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION July 13.1998 PUBLIC HEARING 1) File 98-TE-11: Request for a tax exemption for a historical site. Location: 381 College Street Applicant: 1919 SJD Beaumont, Ltd. Mr. Richardson told the Commission that the tax exemption is for a term of ten years and holds the existing taxable value of the structure at its present value. This would be for City property taxes only. The property is appraised at $111,430. The proposed improvements exceed $483,000. The proposed use of the building will be for the law offices of Sheldon, Jordan and Dunham. It is the intent of the firm to rehabilitate the building to be in compliance with Secretary of the Interior standards. All plans will be submitted to the Texas Historical Commission for their review. Slides of the subject property were shown. Chairman Richardson asked for the applicant's comments. i Scot Sheldon, the applicant, addressed the Commission. Mr. Sheldon is the managing partner of the law firm. They are currently located at 381 Liberty in the Kyle Building. Mr. Sheldon thanked Carolyn Howard and Beaumont Main Street for their help in this project. He said that they had also been working with architect Vince Hauser. Structurally, the building is in good condition. It has been used for storage only the last few years. The roof appears flat, but there is a wall surrounding the top which disguises a pitched roof that is also in good condition. The building is approximately 14,000 square feet. Sheldon, Jordan & Dunham has an office in Orange, but will combine that office with Beaumont's office once the building is finished. Chairman Richardson asked for comments on File 98-TE-11. Carolyn Howard, Director of Beaumont Main Street, addressed the Commission in favor of the project. Commissioner Broussard made a motion to adjourn the meeting so that the Commission could make an inspection of the subject property. Commissioner Hallmark seconded the motion. Motion to adjourn carried 9:0. HISfOR1C LANDMARK COMMISSION } July 17.19A The meeting was reopened when the Commission returned. Discussion between the Commission followed. Scot Sheldon introduced Rhone Ruddy, C.P.A. for their firm. Chairman Richardson closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Hallmark made a motion to approve File 98-TE-11 as submitted. Commissioner Farah seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 9:0. REGULAR MEETING 1) Revolving Loan Fund Mr. Richardson reported that approximately $39,000 is available in the Historic Loan Fund. He said that an insert explaining the Oaks District and information regarding monies available through the loan program was mailed out with the dune water bills. 2) Chairman's Report No report was given. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Richardson told the Commission that he has information on this year's CLG Conference to be held in Corpus Christi and for those interested in attending to contact him by August 1. Mr. Richardson updated the Commission on the plans for the celebration of Spindletop 2001. Mr. Richardson introduced Adina Abshire, Planning Technician. Discussion between the Commission and Mr. Richardson regarding the enforcement of Historic District regulations followed. 3 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION July 13,1998 Carolyn Howard thanked the Commission for their continued involvement in the Preservation Awards. 4