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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1-12-98 HLC MinutesThe January 12, 1998 Historic Landmark Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Tracy Richardson. The following Commissioners were present: Commissioner Michael O'Rear Commissioner Marie Broussard Commissioner Tracy Richardson Commissioner Julia Levy Commissioner Denise Shelton Commissioner Jamie Credle Commissioner Dale Hallmark Commissioner Shaheen Farah The following Commissioners were absent: Commissioner Terrence Holmes Commissioner Cathy Belt Staff present: Stephen Richardson, Secretary; Nancy Nicholas, Recording Secretary; Cheryl Robinson, Senior Planner Also present: Councilman -at -Large Andrew Cokinos Councilmember Lulu Smith APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES A motion was made by Marie Broussard to approve the minutes of the November 10, 1997 meeting. The motion was seconded by Dale Hallmark and motion carried 8:0. PUBLIC HEARING 1) CA 196 : Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the enclosing of the fast floor of an existing garage Location: 385 First Street. Applicant: Doyle Turner. Mr. Steve Richardson told the Commission that Mr. Turner says the work was done from March to June of 1997. He enclosed the garage because transients were using the building. The work included replacing the door on the north end of the garage with a double door, replacing an existing window on the cast side with a double window and enclosing the garage door opening with siding and two single windows. Shutters were added to each window. He did not receive a building permit for any of the work. Various city inspections of the garage were made in November of 1997 when Mr. Turner had requested a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Minutes LandmsckComnission Mating January 12, 1998 flower shop that now exists there. At that time, the city found that no building permits had been issued to enclose the garage even though the exterior work was done prior to inclusion of this property within the Historic District. Mr. Richardson presented slides of the property and surrounding areas. Mr. Doyle Turner, 7950 Phelan Blvd, applicant, stated that the work on the garage was done from March -May, 1997. Chairman Richardson asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on CA- 196. Barbara Carville, 2188 North spoke in favor of the improvements made to the building. There being no further discussion, Chairman Richardson asked for a motion. Dale Hallmark made a motion to approve CA 196 as submitted. Shaheen Farah seconded the motion to approve CA 196. Motion carried 8:0. 2) CA 197: - A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a single family residence. Location 2225 Hazel. Applicant: Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bramble Mr. Steve Richardson told the commission that the applicants, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Branble, { % wish to construct a 3 bedroom house at 2225 Hazel. The house will consist of approximately 2,175 square feet. The structure will be of wood frame construction with "104" siding that gives the appearance of 4" boards. The foundation will be pier and beam. In addition to a certificate of appropriateness, the house must meet all building codes and zoning requirements. Mr. Richardson presented slides of the property . Mr. Michael Bramble, applicant, staled the house will be painted an appropriate color and will meet with Mr. Richardson when selecting the paint for the house. Chairman Richardson asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on CA- 197. Barbara Courville addressed the commission. She raised the issue of parking and driveway requirements. Mr. Richardson stated that the driveway will have two paved parking spaces and will be concrete. Mr. Bramble stated to the commission that the parking would be at the back of the house. There being no further discussion, Chairman Richardson asked for a motion. Marie Broussard made a motion to approve CA- 197 with the specification that the parking will be at the rear of the home. Michael O'Rear seconded the motion. Motion was approved by 8:0. Minutes r.andmadc Commission Meeting January 12. 1998 3) CA 199:- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to paint a single family house. Location: 2475 North Applicant: Lorenzo Barajas Mr. Steve Richardson told the Commission that the Planning Division had contacted Mr. Barajas concerning the color he was painting his house when they received a complaint about the dark aqua color. At that time, staff informed Mr. Barajas that the color was inappropriate. Mr. Barajas' representative said that they would add white paint to the original color to tone it down. Staff asked that they mix a small amount and call staff before they mixed the whole batch of paint. After several days, staff noticed that the house had been painted without any further communication with the city. Il was then when staff informed Mr. Barajas that he must go before the Historic Landmark Commission for approval of the paint color. Mr. Richardson presented slides of the property. Mr. Barajas, the applicant, was not present. Discussion followed on the legalities involved concerning whatever decision the Commission made on this item. Chairman Richardson stated that this case represents what staff sometimes faces when trying to enforce the ordinance. Staff tries to enforce the ordinance and very often the property owner i refused to cooperate. This has happened in this instance and Mr. Barajas is not even her to present his case. Chairman Richardson said that the ordinance needs to be amended to provide a standard for colors. Discussion followed on whether the color was appropriate and on the ignoring of the regulations by some property owners. Chairman Richardson asked if there was anyone present that wished to speak on CA-199. Barbara Carville, 2188 North St. stated that it often mentioned that if someone does something on the weekend then nothing will be done about it. She also questioned whether painting the trim white would have an opposite affect in toning the base color down. George Blake, 2098 McFaddin spoke in opposition to the color. There being no further discussion, Chairman Richardson asked for a motion. Mike O'Rear made a motion to deny CA-199. Denise Shelton seconded the motion. Motion to deny carried 5:0:2 (Hallmark and Credle). Chairman Richardson asked Mr. Richardson to see if he could get some expert advice on what trim color might compliment the base color. Discussion followed on whether the base color of the house was appropriate and if the ordinance was enforceable. Minutes landmark Commission Meeting January 12,1999 4) CA-200: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for renovations to a single family residence. Location: 2660 North. Applicant: Calixto Hernandez Mr. Richardson told the Commission that Mr. Hernandez, the applicant, wishes to renovate this house. This renovation will include replacing all rotten boards, replacing and/or installing new windows, covering the structure with new siding and painting the house white, cream and beige. The siding will match the siding currently on the house. Mr. Hernandez is renovating the property under a work order issued by the City's Demolition Division. Mr. Richardson presented slides of the subject property. There was discussion on the proposed renovations. Mr. Hernandez, the applicant, was not present. Chairman Richardson asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on CA- 200. David Bradley, 615 N. Sth, spoke. Discussion followed on the condition of the house and what was proposed to be done. There being no fwther discussion, Chairman Richardson asked for a motion. Marie Broussard made a motion to table CA-200 in order to allow the applicant an opportunity to provide additional information. Dale Hallmark seconded the motion. Motion to table carried 8:0. 5) CA-198: Request for a certificate of appropriateness for the construction of a garage to park hearses at Broussard's Mortuary. Location: 2003-15 North St. Applicant: Roy Kirkland for Broussard's Mortuary Marie Broussard excused herself on any discussion or voting on this case and stepped down from the dias. Mr. Richardson told the Commission that Broussard's Mortuary is requesting a certificate of appropriateness for the construction of a garage to house the hearses for the mortuary. The metallic building will measure 115' 7" x 30'3" x 40' 7". The south end of the building will be two-story portion. There will be 7 parking bays. A 4' foot high brick wainscoting will surround the 2-story portion on the north, south and east sides. A specific use permit for the garage will be heard by the Planning Commission and City Council on January 21, 1998. Mr. Richardson presented slides of the property . Jim Broussard , the applicant, spoke. Mr. Broussard stated that the proposed building will be similar in looks to the existing building and will have a similar ratio of brick and metal siding. He stated that the Mortuary would brick the north end of the building (original plans did not show that). He also said that Broussard's Mortuary had originally proposed an 8' tall screening Minules Landmark Commission Meeting January 12, 1998 fence to meet the screening requirements. However, he said that he would be willing to construct a fence at eave height (approximately I P). He said that the color of the building will match the existing structure. Discussion on the screening followed. Chairman Richardson asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on CA- 198. George Blake, 2098 McFaddin, said that he supported the construction and would like to see the greenery carried around the west side. He felt that the fence would be a security problem. David Bradley, 615 N. 5th, expressed concern over the west wall. Discussion followed on screening options. There being no further discussion, Chairman Richardson asked for a motion Denise Shelton made a motion to approve CA-198 with modifications including bricking the north wall of the building and fulfilling the screening requirements with greenery instead of a fence. Dale Hallmark seconded the motion. Motion to approve as amended carried 7:0:1 (Broussard). Revolving Loan Fund Mr. Richardson reported that $26,000 is available in the fund. 7. Chairman's Report No report OTHER BUSINESS A general discussion on paint colors followed. Chairman Richardson stated that he would like to hold a public hearing on changes to the ordinance next meeting and asked that all the commissioners attend. There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned.