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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3-29-93 HLC MinutesThe March 29, 1993 Special Meeting of the Historical Landmark Commission was called to order by Chairman Milton Bell. The following Commissioners were present: Chairman Milton Bell Vice Chairman Mary Jane ButtriIl Commissioner Raymond Chaison Commissioner Jessica Foy Commissioner Debra Kay Johnson Commissioner M. L, Lefler Commissioner Walter Sutton Commissioner Charles Walker Commissioner JoAnn Stiles Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Bruce Hamilton Commissioner Sam Pullig (excused) Staff present: Nicholas Karavolos, Planner and Jill Manning, Recording Secretary REGULAR MEETING A) Chairman's Re rt• Chairman Bell asked Mr. Karavolos about the status of Kirt Anderson's replacement as Planning Director. Mr. Karavolos replied that a replacement has not yet been hired. . Chairman Bell asked for suggestions for Bessie Chisum's replacement as Historical Landmark Commissioner. B). Committee Reports: Marker Committee: No Report. Marketing Committee: Commissioner Buttrill reported that she submitted the letter nominating Kirt Anderson for the Latimer Award for his work in historic preservation. She mentioned in the letter the four years that he served as secretary to the Historical MHRTM Landmark Commission Meeting March 29, 1993 Landmark Commision and detailed his involvement in the programs that the Commission participated, such as Clean Community Commission, Beautify Beaumont, and Old Town Neighborhood Association. Commissioner Buttrill reviewed some activities to take place during National Preservation Week, May 10-14. An essay contest will be held for middle school and junior high school students called "Old Buildings That Make My Community Great". The award is to be presented Tuesday, May 11 at 4:30 p.m. at the John Jay French Museum. One member from the Commission will act as a judge for the contest. A clean-up week of special places in the community, called "Old Place, New Shine" will be sponsored by Murphy's Oil Soap, who will provide all the cleaning supplies, but Commissioner Buttrill had not contacted a group to participate in the project. Commissioner Chaison suggested contacting Maree Calcote of the Clean Community Commission. The Key Club at Central High was also suggested. Commissioner Buttrill suggested National Preservation Week as an ideal time to place an historical marker out at Tyrrell Park and possibly involve George Schaumburg, Sr. Chairman Bell suggested the main building as an appropriate place for the marker. Commissioner Lefler and Chairman Bell asked Mr. Karavolos to designate structures within the park to Historical -Cultural (HC) status. Conference Committee: Commissioner Sutton reported that the Beaumont History Conference held this past January was quite successful and is to be held again next year. Education Committee: No Report. Bylaws Committee: No Report. Catalog Committee: No Report. Building Committee: No Report. C) Historic Parks Study Mr. Karavolos plans to use part of the study for the Tyrrell Park HC designation. There being no further short-term use for the study, it was tabled until future need. MaNlirm Landmark Commission Meeting March 29, 1993 D) Save Outdoor Sculpture Mr. Karavolos reported that he submitted a list of to eight outdoor sculptures to the state some time ago. The state suggested training a group of volunteers to go out and check the area for sculptures and prepare a detailed identification of each of them. Mr. Karavolos said he doesn't have the time or the resources to pursue that, but if the commission wanted to pursue it, he has the information. He mentioned that there is no grant money available. Commissioner Foy suggested that some history students might be interested in the project. E) 29-HC - Mr. Karavolos tabled this case until the meeting on April 12, 1993. F) 30-HC - Mr. Karavolos also tabled this case because the applicant has withdrawn the application until next month. G) Demolitions Chairman Bell asked Mr. Karavolos to brief the commission on the new demolition procedure. . Mr. Karavolos explained that he receives properties tagged for demolition from Lawrence Baker, Demolitions Supervisor. If the buildings were built before 1950 or are part of the SPARE study, they are reviewed for historical significance by Mr. Karavolos. If it is determined that the structures are historically significant enough to go before the Landmark Commission, they are submitted to the Commission and then passed on to the state. Otherwise, Mr. Karavolos makes the determintion of significance and submits them directly to the state. The demolition procedure was discussed further. 1) Other Business The Texas Historical Commission has tentatively approved $5,100 for the Planning Division to employ two more interns. Mr. Karavolos recommended that the division hire an intern with urban planning experience and another intern with historic preservation experience to continue the SPARE study. The Mo-Beau students will also be assigned to the SPARE survey. 3 Mn4LF= Landmark Commission Mccling March 29, 1993 Chairman Bell discussed the vacancy on the Commission and asked for names of people who may be interested so that the Commission can submit them to the Mayor. Commissioner Foy suggested Becky Stedman. Mr. Karavolos distributed the Secretary of Interior's Guidelines for Historic Preservation and Rehabilita(ion. He said he would like to include this with the Historic Prescrvation Loan Program application packets in the future so the applicants will have a better understanding whether or not their property's renovations are permitted when restoring an HC designated property. H) HCLrDI - McFaddin-AveriB Oaks Historic District The proposed Historic District was introduced to the Commission. Boundaries were discussed. Mr. Karavolos informed the Commission that the District would be discussed in an upcoming workshop to be announced later. There being no further business, the meeting was adjoumcd.