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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4-13-98 HLC MinutesThe April 13, 1998 Historic Landmark Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Tracy Richardson. The following Commissioners were present: Commissioner Michael O'Rear Commissioner Denise Shelton Commissioner Jamie Credle Commissioner Shaheen Farah Commissioner Cathy Belt Commissioner Leonie Bodin Commissioner Marie Broussard The following Commissioners were absent: Commissioner Terrence Holmes Commissioner Tracy Richardson Commissioner Dale Hallmark Commissioner Julia Levy Staff present: Stephen Richardson, Secretary; Nancy Nicholas, Recording Secretary; Stanley Hatcher, Planning Technician; Pam Loicano, Clean Community Division; David Oliver, Clean Community Division Also present: Councilman -at -Large Andrew Cokinos, Councilmember Lulu Smith APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Farah to approve the minutes of the March 9, 1998 meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Belt and motion to approve carried 7:0. REGULAR MEETING Acting Chairman O'Rear welcomed new Commission member Leonie Bodin. 1) CA-235: Request for approval of a certificate of appropriateness for demolition of a residential structure. Location: 1775 Broadway Applicant: City of Beaumont Clean Community Division Steve Richardson presented the staff report. The City of Beaumont Clean Community Department has tagged the single family structure at HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION Apnl 13,1998 1775 Broadway as substandard and in need of demolition. The structure was inspected and in violation of the City of Beaumont Code of Ordinances. The Texas Historical Commission (THC) conducted a review of the property and found that the property is not eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The property is listed in the 1989 SPARE Beaumont survey. SPARE states that the structure was built c. 1905 and is of the Queen Anne style. The City has determined that needed repairs exceed 50% of the appraised value ($24,150 improvemen(s; $32,630 total). The Historic Landmark Commission was asked to review this structure for historical significance and whether it should be demolished. Pam Loicano and David Oliver from the Clean Community Division were in the audience to answer questions. Discussion followed regarding the deterioration of the structure and photographs were distributed to the Commission. Acting Chairman O'Rear asked if there was anyone who wished to address CA-235. Commissioner O'Rear stated he had tried to contact Mr. Rette Browning, who at one time had expressed an interest in purchasing the building. Mr. Browning was out of town and not available. There being no further discussion, Acting Chairman O'Rear asked for a motion. Commissioner Belt made a motion to approve CA-235. Commissioner Credle seconded the motion. The motion was approved 7:0. 2) CA-237: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the painting of a residential structure. Location: 2305 South Applicant: Custom Construction Company Steve Richardson presented the staff report. Custom Construction Company has applied for a certificate of appropriateness to paint a house at 2305 South. The owner of the house is Jeff McManus. Mr. Slade Smith was in the audience to answer questions and present paint samples. The dominant color will be a Glidden ICI # 797-Moonstone; trim will be Glidden ICI # 810- Almond and Glidden ICI # 825-Foothills for the doors. Acting Chairman O'Rear asked if there was anyone in the audience that wished to address CA- 200. There being no further discussion, Acting Chairman O'Rear asked for a motion. Commissioner l Farah made a motion to approve CA-237. Commissioner Belt seconded the motion. The HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION April 13,1"8 motion carried 7:0 for approval. 3) Revolving Loan Fund Steve Richardson reported that $33,000 is available in the Historic Loan Program. Acting Chapman O'Rear asked if anyone would like to address the status of the Revolving Loan Fund. Nancy Staub, 2222 Long, wanted to know if the funds were not used, would they be forfeited. Mr. Richardson stated that we would not lose the funds. 8) Chairman's Report No report With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.