HomeMy WebLinkAbout8-14-95 HLC MinutesA meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission was held on August 14, 1995 with the
following members present:
Chairman Sam Pullig
Vice -Chairman Becki Stedman
Commissioner Albert Ebow
Commissioner Elmer Embs
Commissioner Bruce Hamilton
Commissioner JoAnn Stiles
Commissioner Walter Sutton
Commissioner Marie Broussard
Commissioners absent. Commissioner Dorcy Wailer
Commissioner Terrence Holmes
Commissioner Julia Levy
Staff present: Stephen Richardson, Secretary; Jill Cole, Recording Secretary;
Kimberly James, Planning Technician; Richard Chappell,
Community Development Director; Johnny Beatty, Grant
Administrator
Also present: Councilman -at -Large Andrew Cokinos;CouncilmemberLuluSmith;
Carolyn Howard, Beaumont Main Street
The Historic Landmark Commission moved Item 5 on the agenda to be heard first. Mr.
Richardson introduced Richard Chappell, Community Development Director. Mr. Chappell
addressed the Commission and gave a video presentation on the CDBG Division. Discussion
between the Commission and Mr. Chappell followed concerning the activities of the
Community Development Block Grant program. Mr. Chappell suggested that the
Commission may want to identify individual projects for CDBG funding.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTFS
A motion was made by Commissioner Stiles to approve the minutes of the July 10, 1995
public hearing and was seconded by Vice -Chairman Stedman. Motion to approve carried 8:0.
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Historic Landmark
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August 14, 1995
PUBLIC HEARING
1) File 553-OB: Request to amend Chapter 30, Section 30-21.2, Code of Ordinances,
Historic -Cultural Landmark Preservation Overlay District.
Applicant: City of Beaumont Planning Division
Mr. Richardson told the Commission since 1993 when the regulations were first
adopted, it had become apparent that there were some areas that needed adjusting.
Staff met with a sub -committee consisting of interested citizens and members of the
Historic Landmark Commission. The ordinance was reviewed and a number of
changes were recommended.
Mr. Richardson reviewed the highlights which included:
o Maximum height of any structure shall be 35 feet.
C Number of stories permitted is three.
A Parking on property within 100' of the subject property must be setback not
less than the front yard setback.
o Gravel parking lots are not permitted.
O Maximum driveway widths are specified.
G Vinyl siding is permitted.
O Painted finish aluminum windows are permitted.
o Fences in side yards may be built up to the front of the main building.
Mr. Richardson recommended that the Historic Landmark Commission forward the
request to the Planning Commission and City Council with a recommendation of
approval.
In reference to page 13 that addresses color, Mr. Richardson said he frequently
receives complaints about paint colors. He said he would like to change it to read
'When painting the exterior of structures, property owners are encouraged to use
colors and color combinations that are typical of those used in the twentieth
century".
Chairman Pullig suggested the phrase "the era of the structure" instead of "twentieth
century".
A discussion of aluminum windows followed.
Commissioner Embs asked for clarification of (4) (d) on page 4 regarding previous
uses.
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Chairman Pullig asked for comments in favor.
Speaking in Favor
David Bradley
615 N. Fifth Beaumont, Texas
Mike Therrien
2525 North St. Beaumont, Texas
Chairman Pullig asked Mr. Richardson to make the changes so that they could
incorporate them into the amendments for purposes of a motion.
Mr. Richardson re -phrased page 13 - h. Color (i) In General. When painting the
exterior of structures, property owners are encouraged to use colors and color
combinations typical of the era of the structure.
A discussion of windows as referred to on page 18 followed.
Chairman Pullig suggested that it read "for any remodeling or reconstruction,
windows are to be equivalent to the original structures windows with exception of use
of aluminum windows in residential structures."
Mr. Richardson reviewed page 26 - (3) Amortization of Nonconforming Uses.
Councilmember Smith suggested including parking lots in this item.
Commissioner Hamilton asked why item (ii) Brick Surfaces on page 13 was deleted.
There was a discussion of painted brick, enforcement, permits, etc. between the
Commission and staff.
Commissioner Hamilton made a motion to approve the amendments to Chapter 30,
21.2, Code of Ordinances, Historic -Cultural Landmark Preservation Overlay District
as stated in File 553-OB plus the following amendments: re-insertion of h. Color (ii)
Brick Surfaces (pg. 13); re -wording of h. Color (i) In General. When painting the
exterior of structures, property owners are encouraged to use colors and color
combinations typical of the era of the structure (pg. 13); rewording of 5) Style d) The
frames of windows should be trimmed in a manner typical of the style of the building
(pg. 18); and change page 26 (3) Amortization of Nonconforming Structures to
include parking lots. Commissioner Stedman seconded the motion. Motion to
approve carried 8:0.
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Historic Landmark
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August 14, 1995
Chairman Pullig closed the public hearing.
REGULAR MEETING
1) File CA-121: Request to consider an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness
for an addition to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Location: 777 N. Fourth Street
Applicant: Charles H. Thompson, AIA
Mr. Richardson told the Commission that the church wants to make improvements
to its present facility by adding a narthex between the two existing buildings and
additional classrooms to the west. The exterior of the addition will be covered with
matching brick. The entry wall of the narthex will consist of tinted glass with
aluminum frames. When funds are available, the tinted glass will be replaced with
stained glass. The classroom addition will have tinted windows with bronzed
anodized aluminum frames. The roof will be covered with matching composition
shingles.
Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the request.
Chairman Pullig asked for the applicant's comments.
Rob Clark of Architectural Alliance, the applicant, addressed the Commission.
Chairman Pullig asked for comments in favor or in opposition.
Speaking in Favor
David Bradley
615 N. Fifth Beaumont, Texas
Commissioner Hamilton made a motion to approve the Certificate of
Appropriateness as requested in File CA-121. Commissioner Ebow seconded the
motion. Motion to approve carried 8:0.
Chairman Pullig asked Mr. Richardson to update the Commission on the LaSalle
Hotel and Elizabeth Reese Greeves' property.
Mr. Richardson said that City Council approved the removal of the HCL designation
on the LaSalle Hotel. City Council denied the request to remove the Greeves'
property from the Oaks Historic District.
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2) Review of properties for historic designation.
This item was deferred.
3) George O'Brien Millard Statue
Mr. Richardson said that the City Manager has agreed to match the Historic
Landmark Commission's money for the restoration of the statue.
4) Revolving Loan Fund - Financial Report
Mr. Richardson gave the financial report.
5) CDBG Requests - Historic Preservation Loan Fund
6) Chairman's Report
Chairman Pullig announced that there would be a workshop on August 28. The
purpose of the workshop is for training, formulation of goals and a discussion of the
CLG application.
OTHER BUSINESS
TUERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEM1NG WAS ADJOURNED.
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