HomeMy WebLinkAbout4-12-93 HLC MinutesThe April 12, 1992 Meeting of the Historical Landmark Commission was called to order by
Chairman Milton Bell.
The following Commissioners were present:
Chairman Milton Bell
Commissioner Mary Jane Buttrill
Commissioner Jessica Foy
Commissioner Debra Kay Johnson
Commissioner M. L. Lefler
Commissioner Walter Sutton
Commissioner Charles Walker
The following Commissioners were absent:
Commissioner Raymond Chaison
Commissioner Bruce Hamilton
Commissioner Sam Pullig
Commissioner Jo Ann Stiles
Staff present: Nicholas Karavolos, Planner; Patsy Ellis, Recording Secretary;
Kimberly James, Drafting Technician.
Also present: Councilman -at -Large Andrew Cokinos; Carolyn Howard, Beaumont
Main Street.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Commissioner Lefler made the motion to approve the minutes of the February 8, 1992
meeting and the March 29, 1993 meeting. Approval of the minutes was seconded by
Commissioner Walker. Motion carried 7:0.
REGULAR MEETING
A) Chairman's ReW ; No Report
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B) Committee Reports:
Marker Committee: No Report
Marketing Committee:
Commissioner Buttrill announced that the nomination for Kirt Anderson received
an Honorable Mention.
She stated that anyone noticing some designation of a person or a place in the city.
that has carried out the theme of preservation to let her know. Carolyn Howard,
Beaumont Main Street, mentioned that the essay contest winners will be announced
at the John Jay French Museum on May 11. Commissioner Buttrill stated that the
publicity for the week's events would be packaged altogether.
Conference Committee: No Report
Education Committee: No Report
Bylaws Committee No Report.
Catalog Committee:
Commissioner Sutton requested another copy of the members of the committees.
He also stated that he has a notice of the Beaumont History Conference, January 15,
1994.
Building Committee: No Report.
C) TWell Park Desismation Progress Report
Nicholas Karavolos stated that he talked with Luke Jackson of the Parks Department
about placing a plaque or marker on the Tyrrell Park historic building. He said that
the matter would have to be brought before the Park Advisory Commission. As soon
as he hears back from them, their decision will be noted. He also stated that he had
faxed them a copy of HC marker contract.
D) R uest to consider HC designation of 24341A - 29-HC
Nicholas Karavolos presented the report on 29-HC. He stated that staff recommends
denial of the request by Mr. Randall Goss. While the subject property meets a
number of standards outlined in Section 30-39, the presence of aluminum siding and
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replacement windows negates the historic value of the property. Conditional
approval might be granted based upon exchange of the aluminum replacement
windows in the front of the home with historically compatible wooden windows. The
aluminum siding should also be removed. The house is located at 2434 Liberty. Mr.
Goss is a citizen of Beaumont and is renovating subject property with the intention
of living in this home with his family. Mr. Goss also seeks assistance offered through
the historic preservation loan program pending the outcome of the HC overlay
request.
At this time, Chairman Bell asked if there was anyone to speak in favor of this
request. Mr. Randall Goss, owner of the property, asked to speak in favor of the
request. Mr. Goss noted that the National Register of Historic Homes does tolerate
some aluminum siding. He stated that the aluminum siding was installed some 15-20
years ago and that the siding does not detract from the architectural design of the
building. He also stated that there will be no interior or exterior changes to the
house other than refinishing what is already there.
Commissioner Buttrlll stated that even though the commission is sympathetic to what
he is doing and does appreciate that he is renovating the house so well. The
Commission's hands are tied because the aluminum siding negates the limited
historic value of the property.
Commissioner Lefler made a motion to deny the request due to the aluminum siding
on the building and the inadequate fulfillment of the criteria of Historical -Cultural
Landmark Designation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Foy. Motion
carried 7:0.
E) Demolitions
Nicholas Karavolos stated that with the exception of 2550 Hazel, there are no
demolitions to report at this time. The property is located within a pending historic
district and he would like to delay action on it until the district's future is decided.
Commissioner Lefler made the motion to defer action on 2550 Hazel St. until the
McFaddin-Averill Oaks study is completed. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Walker. Motion carried 7.0.
F) Secre of the Interior's Guidelines for Historic Preservation Rehabilitation
Discussion
At this time, Chairman Bell turned the floor over to Nicholas Karavolos for
discussion. Mr. Karavolos stated that at this time he wanted to entertain any
questions the commission might have concerning the guidelines packet. If approved,
he would like to include them in the HC Loan ptocess to avoid situations where
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unqualified homes are being pursued for HC designation.
Chairman Bell requested a status of funds for HC loans. The information he
requested is as follows: amount of monies loaned to -date; amount of monies paid
back; remaining monies in account; and, how to get more money into the account.
A motion was made by Commissioner Lefler to request an accounting of the
revolving loan fund. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buttrill. Motion
carried 7:0.
A motion was made by Commissioner Lefler to accept the guidelines as mailed. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Sutton. Chairman Bell then asked Mr.
Karavolos if these are the guidelines to be used. Mr. Karavolos stated that he would
like to include the guidelines in the HC loan packets. The motion was voted on and
carried 7:0.
G) Save Outdoor Sculpture Information
Nicholas Karavolos stated that even though staff feels that this is a worthwhile
project, time is limited where he is concerned. Training is a requirement for anyone
else to do it. Discussion followed with no decision made.
H) Other Business
Mr. Karavolos reported that Judy Linsley and Rebecca Woodland working are on the
multiple listing. Anticipated completion is late June.
Mr. Karavolos stated that he would like to request of HC applicants the standard 21
days, including weekends and holidays, prior to the hearing of the Landmark
Commission to have time to process the application. Commissioner Lefler made a
motion that the application be submitted 21 days prior to the Historical Landmark
Commission meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Johnson. Motion
carried 7:0.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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