HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-14-94 HLC MinutesThe November 14, 1994 Historic Landmark Commission meeting was called to order by
Chairman Mary Jane Buttrill.
The following Commissioners were present:
Chairman Mary Jane Buttrill
Commissioner Elmer Embs
Commissioner Jessica Foy
Commissioner Bruce Hamilton (arrived 3:40pm)
Commissioner Terrence Holmes (arrived 3:47pm)
Commissioner Debra Kay Johnson
Commissioner Sam Pullig
Commissioner Becki Stedman
Commissioner JoAnn Stiles
Commissioner Walter Sutton
The following Commissioners were absent:
Commissioner Raymond Chaison
Commissioner Dorcy Watler
Staff present: Stephen Richardson, Secretary; ; Patsy Ellis, Recording Secretary;
Kimberly James, Planning Technician.
Also present: Councilman -at -Large Andrew Cokinos; Councilman Lulu Smith.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Foy to approve the minutes of the September 12, 1994
regular meeting.
Commissioner Stedman seconded the motion.
Motion passed 8:0.
Commissioner Embs made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 10, 1994 regular
meeting.
Ii The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stiles.
Motion passed 8:0.
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REGULAR MEETING
1) File CA-84: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of a
new single family residential structure. Location is 2270 Hazel. Applicant is
Innovative Housing Development CorporationBISD.
Mr. Richardson stated that the Housing Division, Rob Clark, architect, and himself
worked together to come up with a house plan that the Commission feels would fit
in with the neighborhood. Mr. Richardson stated that staff recommended approval
of the request and then turned the meeting over to Mr. Clark for presentation.
Mr. Clark stated that he had looked and analyzed most of the homes in the area and
found that there is a wide variety and spectrum of homes there. He stated that the
home that he has designed is between a bungalow and a nouveau -style home that will
fit into the components of the neighborhood. But more than that, he stated that he
had to take into account the fact that BISD Innovative Housing had to be involved
in the construction and wanted to keep it in a very simple form.
Mr. Clark introduced Ben Sauceda, an architect in his firm, who stated that the home
i will have lap board siding. He stated that the home is similar to other homes in the
neighborhood with a small porch at the entryway.
Mr. Clark stated that the windows on the house would be an upscale version of
aluminum windows. He also stated that this house would be a completely specifice
home. Since the school will be involved in the building of it, involvement in the
craftsmanship is necessary. He will do a complete set of drawings showing them the
way the wood is done, how to treat lap siding, fascias, etc.
Commissioner Pullig made a motion to accept Staffs recommendation.
Commissioner Foy seconded the motion.
Motion passed 10:0.
2) Oaks Historic Loan Fund:
Stephen Richardson stated that on September 12, 1994, a sub -committee consisting
of Jessica Foy, Dorcy Watler, Becky Stedman, Mary Jane Buttrill and himself met to
discuss possible changes to the rules to the Oaks Revolving Loan Fund. The
proposed changes are included in a memo in the packet.
Mr. Richardson stated that it was decided that loans should be reviewed on a
quarterly basis. This would help the Commission make better judgements because
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loans could then be compared and judged on their merit.
Commissioner Sutton stated that in his opinion, no monies should be put into
signage unless it is sign removal,
A motion was made by Commissioner Pullig to accept the subcommittee's
recommendation on the Oak's Revolving Loan Fund with the correction that the
wording about the legal sign replacement or removal be corrected as noted to read
"sign removal and legal sign replacement".
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Foy.
Motion passed 9:1.
3) Cost of City of Beaumont Historical Markers:
Stephen Richardson stated that staff has found that the historic markers used for
display on HC designated properties costs $65.00 to make. Currently, there are
twelve or thirteen markers on hand. He stated that in his opinion, the cost of the
markers at $125.00 is excessive. Mr. Richardson recommended that the cost of the
markers to the community be reduced to $75.00.
Commissioner Pullig made a motion to accept Staffs recommendation with the
added proviso that at the Staffs discretion the marker may be purchased in three
monthly payments.
Commissioner Hamilton seconded the motion.
Motion passed 10:0.
4) Revolving Loan Fund - Financial_ Report:
Stephen Richardson stated that as of 10/31/94, the regular fund has approximately
$24,000 available and the Oaks fund has approximately $5,000.
5) October/November Calendar of Events:
Commissioner Hamilton added to the calendar that the Tyrrell Historical Library
Association will hold a meeting on November 21st at 4:00 p.m. Also, on December
loth there will be Christmas at Gladys City from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.'
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Stephen Richardson stated that from now on he would be giving the Commission a
report on all Certificates of Appropriateness that is issued by Staff for the previous
month.
Mr. Richardson also gave an update on West Oakland/Pear Orchard Task Force. He
stated that there will be a meeting of the task force on Thursday, November 17th at
6:30 at the Melton "Y" on Sarah.
Mr. Richardson stated that Staff has been looking at possible recommendations that
could be made as far as the Oaks Historic District regulations. He stated that he has
talked with David Bradley about setting up a sub -committee out of their association
to work with a Landmark Commissioners sub -committee. Commissioner Foy
reminded Mr. Richardson that a sub -committee had already been assigned.
6) Chairman's Report
Chairman Buttrill stated that she had received a brochure in the mail pertaining to
a book that has been published on the 200 Mile Heritage Corridor along the Rio
Grande by architect Mario Sanchez of the Texas Historical Commission.
Chairman Buttrill reminded everyone about the McFaddin-Ward House and the John
French Museum Christmas celebrations on December 11th at 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Pullig reminded the Commission that his address and phone number
has changed. Other Commissioners had questions about the dates on the
commission listing in the packet.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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