HomeMy WebLinkAbout7-14-97 HLC MinutesThe July 14, 1997 Historic Landmark Commission meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman
Michael O'Rear.
The following Commissioners were present:
Acting Chairman Michael O'Rear
Commissioner Marie Broussard
Commissioner Tracy Richardson
Commissioner Julia Levy
Commissioner Cathy Belt
Commissioner Shaheen Farah
Commissioner Denise Shelton
The following Commissioners were absent:
Commissioner Dorcy Waller
% Commissioner Terrence Holmes
Staff present: Stephen Richardson, Secretary; Nancy Nicholas, Recording Secretary;
Maria Trapp, Planning Technician
Also present: Councilman -at -Large Andrew Cokinos
Councilmember Lulu Smith
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A motion was made by Tracy Richardson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. The motion
was seconded by Marie Broussard. Motion carried 7:0.
PUBLIC HEARING
Acting Chairman Michael O'Rear opened the Public Hearing on HCD-1.15. The request is for a
preservation loan in the amount of $4,500, and if approved, the rate of repayment will be $250 per month
for 18 months. The structure, located at 1203-1205 North Street, will be completely refurbished.
Foundation repairs will be made on the main structure and roof repairs will be made on the garage. It
is also the desire of the owner to put a the roof on the garage to compliment the tile roof on the duplex.
The structure will be owner occupied. Slides were shown of the structure. The owner was not present
at the hearing.
Acting Chairman O'Rear inquired if funds were available for this loan and Mr. Richardson said there
were.
With no further discussion, the Public Hearing was closed.
MINUTES
Lamfinarh Commission
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Ju1y14, 1997
A motion was made by Tracy Richardson to approve the loan request in the amount of $4,500 as
requested for HCD-1.15 and was seconded by Denise Shelton. The motion carried 7:0.
REGULAR MEETING
t) FILE CA183: Request for a determination of historic significance and a certificate of
appropriateness for the removal or demolition of a structure at 2075-2085 North Street.
Mr. Richardson gave the staff report and presented slides of the structure. The structure is
located just west of Broussard's Mortuary and is owned by the mortuary. This property is
needed for expansion of the business located in the Oaks Historic District.
Mr. Jim Broussard addressed the Commssion. He stated that Broussard's Mortuary would like
to remain in the same location and in order to expand the parking lot and build an additional
building, would rcquir-c demolition or removal of the structure. In order for the structure to be
moved, the house would have to be altered because the bedrooms branch off of the main
structure.
Mr. Jack Carville addressed the commission and objected to the structure being torn down and
hoped that it would be moved within the district.
Mr. David Bradley addressed the Commission and stated that Broussard's Mortuary was an
enhancement to the district and encouraged the Commission to consider a recommendation of
moving the structure within the district.
Acting Chairman O'Rear closed the regular meeting and opened the matter for discussion. Mr.
O'Rear stated that he would rather see the structure moved.
Tracy Richardson stated that he favored movement of the structure, but if a buyer can't be
found, bring the matter before the Commission at a later- date.
Commissioner Farah asked if there would be a problem with modifying the structure if it was
moved. Mr. Richardson staled he didn't think there would be a problem.
Mr. Broussard asked for 45 - 60 days to obtain a buyer for the house.
Commissioner Tracy Richardson made a motion to approve as amended CA 183 to allow Mr.
Broussard 45 - 60 days to find a buyer for the house and have it moved. If he is not successful
bring the matter before the commission at a later date for consideration of demolition.
Commissioner Cathy Belt seconded the motion. The motion carried 6:0:1 (Broussard
abstained).
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MINUTES
Landmark Commission
Meeting
Julyl4,1997
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Richardson welcomed Shaheen Farah as a new member of the Commission. He was recently
appointed to the Commission by Mr. Guy Goodson.
Commissioner Tracy Richardson reported on the progress of Spindletop 2001. A state committee was
formed and appointments are forthcoming.
The Commission was encouraged to contact the Mayor's office and express their views concerning ideas
for Spindletop 2001. 1t was also suggested that a meeting with the Mayor, County Judge and Texas
Energy Museum at the next Commission meeting ,might be appropriate to help with the plans. Mr.
Richardson will send each member a copy of the letter that former Chairman Sam Pullig wrote to the
Mayor concerning Spindletop 2001.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.