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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-10-23 HLC Minutes * M I N U T E S * HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION April 10, 2023 st 1 Floor Conference Room, Ste. 130, City Hall, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas \] A Regular Meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission was held on April 10, 2023 and called to order at 3:35 p.m. with the following members present: Commissioner Yolanda Nan Avery Commissioner Hester Bell Commissioner Christina Crawford Commissioner Theresa Goodness Commissioner Hajrah Javed *arrived at 3:40 Commissioner Lynda Kay Makin Commissioner Thomas Sigee Commissioner Janelle Templeton Commission Members absent : Chairman Dohn LaBiche Commissioner John Berube Commissioner Marva Provo Also present: Chris Boone, Assistant City Manager, Community Services Demi Engman, Planning Manager Elayna Luckey, Planner I Susan Smith, Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Goodness moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on March 13, 2023. Commissioner Sigee seconded the motion. The motion to approve The motion to approve carried 7:0. Commissioner Javed not yet present. REGULAR MEETING 1)PZ2023-107 : A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a hog wire fence. Applicant: David Bradley Location: 694 Forrest Street Mrs. Luckey presented the staff report. Applicant, David Bradley, requests permission to keep a hog wire fence to the property located at 694 Forrest. The hog wire fence has been constructed to be four (4) and a half (1/2) feet in height with 2x4 trim cattle fencing and is situated along the Historic Landmark Commission $$ April 10, 2023 $ northern and western sides of the property. The placement of the fence appears to not restrict the visibility of the structure or the surrounding structures. The property is in the 1977 and 1989 SPARE Beaumont Survey. SPARE states the house was built in 1 455*!KWT!QdX\[SX\]Vb!bXV\]XUXRP\]RT!Xb!\[XbcTS!Pb(!8TPd\\^\]cnb!QTbc!TgP\\_\[T!^U!P!b\\P\[\[!HdTT\]!7\]\]T! house and one of the few surviving from the pre-Spindletop era. The finely detailed structure includes original woodwork as well as stained and beveled glass windows. The house was built for the Holmes Duke, a prominent local businessman and city official. A recorded Texas Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Staff recommended approval. Slides of the subject property were shown. The applicant was present. David Bradley, 2165 North Street, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. Mr. Bradley stated that he purchased the home approximately 1½ years ago. The property was in a state of condemnation due to termites and he has been restoring the home for approximately the past year. He further stated that the current fencing was installed approximately -u!\\^\]cW!PV^!P\]S!fPb!\]^c!PfPaT!cWPc!cWT!W^\\T!bXcb!fXcWX\]!cWT!9Xchnb!?Xbc^aXR!CP\]S\\PaZ!:XbcaXRc*! The property has been cleared of brush and debris and the alleyways are now private roadways. Mr. Bradley also stated that fencing has been constructed on the McFaddin end of the property to isolate the property from the homeless persons problem he was having with the Salvation Army and Some Other Place. He further stated that his original plan was to move the house to the Historic District. Mr. Bradley indicated that he chose hog wire fencing because he did not care for the existing aluminum fencing and a privacy fence would block the view of the home. He also gave examples of this type of fencing used at other homes within the Historic District and would like to keep the original appearance of the property. Mr. Bradley further stated that property will be used as commercial office space. Commissioner Crawford moved to approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a hog wire fence, as requested in file PZ2023-107. Commissioner Bell seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 8:0. 2) PZ2023-116 : A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace metal posts. Applicant: George Leonard Location: 2575 Hazel Street Mrs. Luckey presented the staff report. Applicant, George Leonard, on behalf of property owner Paula Rodriguez, requests permission to replace the metal posts at the property located at 2575 ?PiT\[!JcaTTc!fXcW!f^^ST\]!bXg!X\]RW!%2m&!Qh!bXg!X\]RW!%2m&!_^bcb*!KWT!\\TcP\[!_^bcb!Pc!cWT!T\]cah!PaT! deteriorating and the homeowner is remodeling and wishes to have such replaced while the work is in progress. 6$ $ Historic Landmark Commission $$ April 10, 2023 $ The submitted wooded posts for the porch appear to be appropriate for a Dutch colonial home with new traditional influence, in accordance to photos demonstrated in A Field Guide to American Houses (McAlester et al., pgs. 118-119). The property is in the 1991 SPARE Beaumont Survey. SPARE states the house was built c. 1930. Beaumont. KWT!QdX\[SX\]Vb!bXV\]XUXRP\]RT!Xb!\[XbcTS!Pb(!P!R^\\\\^\]!W^dbT!U^a\\!QdX\[c!X\]!cWT!-5/,nb!X\] Mrs. Luckey noted that the metal posts were removed some time after the packets were mailed to the Commissioners and is uncertain if the current posts are permanent or temporary. Staff recommended approval of the request with the following conditions: 1. The posts be painted to match the structure. 2. All applicable building permits and inspections are to be obtained through the Building Codes Department. Slides of the subject property were shown. The property owner was present. Paula Rodriguez, 2575 Hazel Street, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. Ms. Rodriguez stated that the current wooden temporary posts are in place because once the metal posts were removed, the City instructed them to not move forward with the project. She further stated that the old metal posts were rusted and is unaware if similar metal posts are available. The property owner was advised of local historic salvage vendors that supply metal posts similar to the posts previously in place. Ms. Rodriguez also stated that wooden posts are preferred and no wooden caps or moulding will be placed on the posts. Commissioner Sigee moved to deny the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace metal posts, as requested in file PZ2023-116, with the following conditions: 1. The posts be painted to match the structure. 2. All applicable building permits and inspections are to be obtained through the Building Codes Department. $ Commissioner Crawford seconded the motion.The motion to deny the request carried 7:1 (Templeton). 3) PZ2023-118 : A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a hog wire fence. Applicant: J.W. Turner Construction, LTD for Mary Zavala Location: 2075 Liberty Avenue Mrs. Luckey presented the staff report. Applicant, Joseph Reho, on behalf of property owner Karen Corwin, requests permission to install a hog wire fence to the property located at 2540 Hazel. The hog wire fence will be constructed to be four (4) feet in height with, 2x4 trim cattle 7$ $ Historic Landmark Commission $$ April 10, 2023 $ fencing, to include a portion of the vacant property to the west that is also owned by Ms. Corwin. The placement of the fence appears to not hinder the visibility of the structure or surrounding structures. The property is in the 1991 SPARE Beaumont Survey. SPARE states the house was built c. -5/5*!KWT!QdX\[SX\]Vb!bXV\]XUXRP\]RT!Xb!\[XbcTS!Pb(!P\]!TgP\\_\[T!^U!P!R^\\\\^\]!W^dbT!QdX\[c!X\]!cWT!-5/,nb* Staff recommended approval of the request. Slides of the subject property were shown. The applicant was not present. $$$ Commissioner Goodness moved to approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a hog wire fence, as requested in file PZ2023-118. Commissioner Avery seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 8:0. 4) PZ2023-132 : A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a hog wire fence. Applicant: Marco Lopez Location: 2171 Liberty Avenue Mrs. Luckey presented the staff report. Applicant, Marco Lopez, requests permission to keep a hog wire fence to the vacant property located at 2171 Liberty. The hog wire fence has been constructed to be five (5) feet in height with, 2x4 trim cattle fencing. Mr. Lopez was granted a Certificate of Appropriat T\]Tbb!c^!X\]bcP\[\[!P!1n!f^^ST\]!UT\]RT!c^!bdaa^d\]S!cWT!_a^_Tach!^\]!DPaRW!..(! 2023. On the same day Inspector Randle noticed the hog wire fencing during routine inspections. The request was amended to match what had been installed and Mr. Lopez was notified his request would appear before the Historic Landmark Commission. The installation of fence, does not appear to restrict visibility of surrounding structures. The property is not listed in the SPARE Beaumont survey. Staff recommended approval of the request. Slides of the subject property were shown. The applicant was present. Marco Lopez, 2165 Liberty Avenue, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. Mr. Lopez stated that he did not realize the original Certificate of Appropriateness b_TRXUXTS!cWPc!Xc!fPb!U^a!cWT!X\]bcP\[\[PcX^\]!^U!1n!b^\[XS!f^^ST\]!UT\]RT*!?T!UdacWTa!bcPcTS!cWPc!WT!Xb!WP__h! that he resides in the Historic District and wishes to maintain its appearance. Commissioner Goodness moved to approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a hog wire fence, as requested in file PZ2023-132. 8$ $ Historic Landmark Commission $$ April 10, 2023 $ Commissioner Bell seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. The motion to approve the request carried 8:0. 5) PZ2023-137 : A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to relocate a World War I monument. Applicant: City of Beaumont Location: Main Street to 2290 Pine Street Mrs. Luckey presented the staff report. The City of Beaumont, requests permission to relocate the World War I monument currently located in downtown Beaumont within the right-of-way of Main Street. The proposed location for the monument is within the front entry of the historically accredited Magnolia cemetery located at 2290 Pine Street. Magnolia Cemetery has served Southeast Texas for over one hundred twenty years (120) provided its founder William McFaddin, a pioneer and Texas War for Independence Veteran, who deeded approximately two acres of his land to the Town of Beaumont in 1876. The prominent display of the monument will be within the entrance of Magnolia Cemetery and will provide the visual presence and accessibility that its current location of a City right-of-way lacks. With understanding that over two hundred thousand (200,000) Texans served in the military during World War I, housing the monument where many veterans of that war are laid to rest seems appropriate. Neither property is listed in the SPARE Beaumont survey. Staff recommended approval of the request. Slides of the current monument location were shown, along with the proposed location. Mrs. Luckey stated that included in the packets were copies of the 2017 Special Edition of the Texas Historic Commission medallion related to WWI memorabilia and monument placement throughout Texas cemeteries. Brief discussion followed concerning the William McFaddin historical dedication monument currently located at the proposed site and other possible locations for the World War I monument. Mrs. Luckey explained that the idea of moving the monument was proposed to the City by the Jefferson County Historical Commission and Magnolia Cemetery. Commissioner Goodness stated that the Jefferson County Historical Commission established a committee to review the proposal and to research the deceased World War I soldiers that were from Beaumont. She further stated that the Commission would like to call attention to the service of the men and women that died in the war and to place the monument where it can be better seen by the public. Donald Smart, P.O. Box 591, Hardin, Texas addressed the Commission. Mr. Smart stated that thirty-nine Beaumont men died in WWI of which twenty-two are buried at Magnolia Cemetery, one at Hebrew Rest Cemetery, and two at Evergreen Cemetery. He further stated that the Jefferson County Historical Commission is creating a booklet containing a biography of each of the thirty- nine soldiers and their burial site location. Mr. Smart also stated that the Commission would like to have a monument made listing the names of the thirty-nine Beaumont soldiers in their honor. 9$ $ Historic Landmark Commission $$ April 10, 2023 $ Councilmember Mike Getz, 7950 Phelan Boulevard, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. Councilman Getz thanked the Jefferson County Historical Commission for bringing awareness to the need of moving the monument to a more visible location. He further stated the he supports moving the monument to the Temple to the Brave located at Pipkin Park, which was built and dedicated by the Daughters of the American Revolution in memorial of those who lost their lives in World War I. He also stated that World War I artifacts are located at the site and is open to the public a few days throughout each year and by appointment. Councilman Getz stated that the currently located at Pipkin Park will be relocated _TSTbcP\[!c^!cWT!bcPcdT!^U!>T^aVT!Fn8aXT\]!DP\[\[PaS making its site a good location for the World War I monument. He further stated the Pipkin Park location is ideal being that it is City-owned property, rather than private property. He also stated it could become problematic if a City-owned monument is placed on private property. Bruce Hamilton, 7730 Chelsea Place, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. Mr. Hamilton stated that the Jefferson County Historical Commission considered relocating the monument to Pipkin Park, however, the World War I monument will be less impressive due to the Temple to the Brave already being located at Pipkin Park. He further stated that most of the Veterans are buried at Magnolia Cemetery and nearby cemeteries, therefore, Magnolia Cemetery is an appropriate location for the monument. Kelli Maness, President of Magnolia Cemetery, 25 Bellchase Gardens Drive, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. Ms. Maness stated that most are unaware of the World War I monument as it is not visible at the present location and should be relocated to Magnolia Cemetery where it will be cared for. She further addressed the location of the proposed ledger that will contain the names of the thirty-nine Beaumont men that died in WWI. Commissioner Goodness moved to approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to relocate a World War I monument, as requested in file PZ2023-137. Commissioner Crawford seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 8:0. 6) PZ2023-138 : A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove window grids or match lower level grids. Applicant: Jennifer Stimmel for Shirley Boone Location: 615 N Fifth Street Mrs. Luckey presented the staff report. Jennifer Stimmel, on behalf of Shirley Boone, seeks permission to replace twenty (20) windows on the Wiess house located at 615 North Fifth Street. The request is to remove the grids from the windows on the second story, or to match the grids to the first floor of the structure. This home is categorized as a Prairie house. Examples for this style of home are located in A Field Guide to American Houses (McAlester et al., pgs. 444-451). The request to remove the grids seems inappropriate with the examples given. The request to match the first floor grids appears appropriate as a number of examples provide matching windows throughout the structure. :$ $ Historic Landmark Commission $$ April 10, 2023 $ This house is in in the 1990 SPARE Beaumont Survey. SPARE states the house was built c. 1912. The buildings significance is listed as, the house is the only example of Prairie style architecture in Beaumont. The house was originally owned by Harry Wiess founder of Humble Oil and Refining Company (now Exxon Corporation). The house has HC designation. The house was built by a protégé of Frank Lloyd Wright at H.C. Banker and company, Architects. Staff recommended approval of the request to match the first floor grids with the following conditions: 1. Shall obtain all necessary building permits from the Building Codes. 2. Any replacement of trim shall match existing color scheme of the structure. Slides of the subject property were shown. Brief discussion followed concerning the location of the windows to be replaced. Mrs. Luckey stated that new windows are available for purchase and the property owner is awaiting the 9^\\\\XbbX^\]nb!STRXbX^\]!_aX^a!c^!_\[PRX\]V!cWT!^aSTa* The applicants were not present. Commissioner Templeton moved to approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to match the first floor grids, as requested in file PZ2023-138, with the following conditions: 1. Shall obtain all necessary building permits from the Building Codes. 2. Any replacement of trim shall match existing color scheme of the structure. Commissioner Sigee seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 8:0. 7) PZ2023-158 : A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to support a designation for a State Historical Marker. Applicant: City of Beaumont Location: 500 Main Street Mrs. Luckey presented the staff report. The City of Beaumont, with the Jefferson County Historical 9^\\\\XbbX^\]!P\]S!cWT!UP\\X\[h!^U!>T^aVT!Fn8aXT\]!DX\[\[PaS(!PaT!bTTZX\]V!bd__^ac!X\]!P!STbXV\]PcX^\]! aT`dTbc!U^a!P!JcPcT!?Xbc^aXRP\[!DPaZTa*!!KWT!STbXV\]PcX^\]!aT`dTbc!Xb!U^a!cWT!bcPcdT!^U!>T^aVT!Fn8aXT\]! Millard, located at the corner of Bowie Street and Pearl Street, also known as 500 Main Street. Beaumont Enterprise, >T^aVT!Fn8aXT\]!DX\[\[PaS!fPb!^\]RT!\[XbcTS!X\]!cWT!Pb!l_TaWP_b!cWT!\\^bc!QT\[^eTS! hurch and served two \\P\]!X\]!8TPd\\^\]cm*!!?T!fPb!P!STSXRPcTS!\\T\\QTa!^U!cWT!=Xabc!DTcW^SXbc!9 terms as an Alderman for the City of Beaumont. He spent his retirement advocating for X\\_a^eT\\T\]cb!c^!cWT!_dQ\[XR!bRW^^\[!bhbcT\\(!P\]S!fPb!QT\]TUXcTS!cWT!RaTSXc!^U!l8TPd\\^\]cnb!b_\[T\]SXS! bRW^^\[!bhbcT\\b*m! <$ $ Historic Landmark Commission $$ April 10, 2023 $ The Statue cast in Bronze, was craf cTS!Qh!G^\\_T^!9^__X\]X!X\]!-5-.(!Ydbc!cf^!hTPab!PUcTa!DX\[\[PaSnb! d\]cX\\T\[h!STPcW*!KWT!bTeT\]!U^^c!%3n&!cP\[\[!bcPcdT!fPb!d\]eTX\[TS!X\]!Ua^\]c!^U!cWT!lDX\[\[PaS!<\[T\\T\]cPahm! school, named in honor of Millard. The statue was moved to Pipkin Park sometime after the closing of the school. In 1999 The Texas Historical Commission announced that the bronze statue was in desperate need of restoration, an art conservation group evaluated the statue, cleaned and made small repairs to the statue. In 2010 artist, Ron Petitt suggested moving the sculpture to its new location at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas. The statue was removed from its original granite base and fully restored. Staff recommended approval of the request. Slides of the subject property were shown. Brief discussion followed concerning the statue marker dedication application deadline, the families desire to relocate the base from Pipkin Park to the grounds of the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, and the Sculptor of the statue. Jennifer Trenbeath, Jefferson County Historical Commission Coordinator and descendant of , 2020 Chevy Chase Lane, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. >T^aVT!Fn8aXT\]!DX\[\[PaS Ms. Trenbeath stated that the State Historical Marker is important in explaining Da*!DX\[\[PaSnb! impact on the community. Commissioner Templeton moved to approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to support a designation for a State Historical Marker, as requested in file PZ2023-138. Commissioner Goodness seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 8:0. HISTORIC DISTRICT CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT Mrs. Luckey presented the Historic District Code Enforcement Report, including information about current violations and inspections. OTHER BUSINESS 1) Discuss administrative reviews for hog wire fences within The Oaks Historic District. Mrs. Luckey stated that the number of requests for hog wire fences is increasing. Discussion followed concerning the Commission reviewing each request individually or allowing Planning Staff to review each request administratively with any extenuating circumstances being presented to the Commission. The recommendation before the Commission was for minimum requirements of an unobstructed view four foot treated wood fence with any paint color requests in keeping with current Historic Landmark District color requirements be reviewed by Staff administratively. The =$ $ Historic Landmark Commission $$ April 10, 2023 $ recommendation for minimum requirements of an unobstructed view four foot treated wood fence to be reviewed by Staff with any variations to be presented to the Commission for consideration carried 8:0. 2) Commissioner Crawford discussed the need for notifying The Oaks Historic District homeowners of Historic Landmark District rule and regulations. Staff advised the Commission of steps being taken to better inform residents of the rules and regulations. THERE BEING NO OTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:34 P.M. >$ $