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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-25-2016 REGULAR MEETINGCi City of Port Arthur Historical Landmark Commission Regular Meeting February 25, 2016 Department of Development Services Division of Planning & Zoning P. 0. Box 1089 Port Arthur, Texas 77640 Office: (409) 983-8135 Fax: (409) 983-8137 paplanning@portarthur.net r: 111' tlf •.r^ _ _ orl r1hu Texas CITY OF PORT ARTHUR DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION OF PLANNING AND ZONING P.O. Box 1089 Port Arthur, TX 77641-1089 Office: 409-983-8135 Fax: 409-983-8137 TO: City of Port Arthur Historical Landmark Commission Members FROM: Ronald Burton, Director of Development Services DATE: February 24, 2016 SUBJECT: February 25, 2016 - Landmark/Commission Meeting The Port Arthur Historical Landmark Commission will meet in regular session at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 25, 2016, in the City Council Chambers on the fifth floor of the City Hall. The February 25, 2016 agenda contains one item. Please make every effort to attend so that we may have a quorum. If for some reason you cannot attend, please call me at 983-8135. Enclosure DELORIS "BOBBIE" PRINCE, MAYOR KAPRINA RICHARDSON FRANK, MAYOR PRO TEI Ci, COUNCIL MEMBERS: RAYMOND SCOTT, JR. TIFFANY L. HAMILTON MORRIS ALBRIGHT STEPHEN A. MOSELY WILLIE "BAE" LEWIS, JR. OSMAN SWATI CHARLOTTE MOSES AGENDA HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL - STH FLOOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016, 2:00 P.M. BRIAN MCDOUGAL CITY MANAGER SHERRI BELLARD, TRMC CITY SECRETARY VAL TIZENO CITY ATTORNEY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 6252-17, V.T.S. (OPEN MEETINGS LAW), THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016 AT 2:00 P.M. AT CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 5T" FLOOR, 444 4T" STREET, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. H16-02 - REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS - 2625 LAKESHORE DRIVE, PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTYLOCATED NORTH ON LAKESHORE DR/VE BETWEEN DEQUEEN BOULEVARD AND EL PASO A VENUE). IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES V. STAFF REPORT VI. ADJOURNMENT Ronald Burton, Director of Development Services POSTED: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2016 AT 12:00 P.M. REMOVED ON THIS DAY OF 20, P.O. BOX 1089 • PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641-1089 • OFFICE 409-983-8135 • FAX 409-983-8137 INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR - HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION FROM: RONALD BURTON, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SUBJECT: H16-02 - REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS - 2625 LAKESHORE DRIVE, PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCA TED NORTH ON LAKESHORE DRIVE BETWEEN DEQUEEN BOULEVARD AND EL PASO A VENUE). DATE: 02/24/2016 BACKGROUND: The Historical Landmark Commission is being asked to consider granting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the following new addition to the structure located at 2625 Lakeshore Drive: Deck and roof construction, approximately 20 x 20 on the rear of home between kitchen and living room covering an unusable concrete slab. The general appearance of the deck and roof will be similar to the three homes located on the weststide of the property, including White Haven. Materials will consist primarily of treated pine. The pillar structures will be treated pine 8'x 8' with a sheath of fiberglass The roof will torch down and replace the old roof and extend over the deck below." Currently there is no general design guidelines established for the historic district(s) in the City of Port Arthur. However, The Secretary of the Interior has developed ten (10) basic standards that ':..pertain to historic buildings of all materials, construction types, sizes, and occupancy and encompass ...related new construction. The standards are to be applied to specific rehabilitation projects in a reasonable manner, taking into consideration economic and technical feasibility" (see attached Exhibit "A"). On Saturday, February 15, 2016, sixteen (16) notices were mailed to adjacent property owners within a 200 ft. radius. The case was published in the Port Arthur News on Sunday, February 14, 2016; more than ten (10) days prior to this public hearing. Owner/Applicant - Donald 8t Marcia Beal RECOMMENDATION: The planning staff recommends that the Certificate ofAppropriateness be granted to the applicant. BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT: None STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT: None SUMMARY: The Historical Landmark Commission is being asked to consider granting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the new addition to the structure located at 2625 Lakeshore Drive. The planning staff recommends that the Certificate ofAppropriateness be granted to the applicant.' 2 EXHIBIT "A" 2623 Lakeshore Work will consist of deck and roof construction, approximately 20 by 20 on the rear of the house between the kitchen and living room covering an unusable concrete structure. The general appearance of the deck and roof will be similar to the three houses to the west including the old White Haven. Materials will consist primarily of treated pine. The pillar structures will be treated pine 8 by 8 with a sheath of fiberglass. The roof will be torch down that replaces the existing old roof and extending it over the deck below. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APPLICATION �I GENERAL FORM ' OWNER A DDI IP A LIT Name Company Mailing Address City State 7-3'— Zip ;Z -.;i &. 4e- N Phone g00r. ta, 2Ca _ z&o : -T Email cioL l�e�.� (Z)- 1-0".c ( . -I-, VL' vrv•Pr Vlrf CngVI IIIA IN 4' Name Company Mailing Address City State Phone Email PLANNING & ZONING DIVISION Zip SITE ADDRESS Z`2 ..s 1 �C�S (zpr, Y CITY Port Arthur STATE Texas ZIP 7764 d LOT(S) BLOCK f �5 SUBDIVISION PROPOSED ACTION Addition, Alteration, Rehabilitation and/or Restoration ❑ New Construction in an historic district ❑ Relocation ❑ Demolition ❑ Mandatory Repair by order or citation ❑ Excavation of an archaeological site ATTACHED DOCUMENTATION ❑ Written Description detailing existing site conditions including lot size, structures on lot, area of structures in square feet, setbacks, driveways, and other unique conditions, AND detailed description of the proposed activity; 0 Current Photographs showing the overall structure for each elevation visible from a public right-of-way; ❑ Renderings illustrating existing conditions and proposed activity; ❑ Deed Restriction compliance of proposed activity and approval of neighborhood or civic association, if applicable; r"r. c, 3 Signature Print Name FOR OFFICE USE ONLY SubmkWOde: Cas. No: k1140- OL ma" D" Z • 11.201 q ��+ ! 1 � 1 7 f ! + 1 l 1 C •� �If Rif ,®5 ;IK j R 1 CD i aQ is B E3 xor rF .�" Ow (14 CIS a - 5 m73 89274 to cc to 8928m 8927-789275 T� 892 _ � -; � w► .. �. � a 89279 -'89278 89276 loss ��`- ..tea .e�.r:ti.:� - s. •�=r, -r tr �-�. :'e�".�r:"«�•.w ^`^'�. '�, ' �� •--.l,-Ls: wy+i-'SM3�`t 4'tL:sSiP�SAs"�'-•3Sc'lrti•�11. ��tt".�'11:�>"4 EXHIBIT "B" The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation 'alt Illustrated Guidelines for Rehabilitating Hi... Page 1 of The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation The Standards (Department of Interior regulations, 36 CFR 67) pertain to historic buildings of all materials, construction types, sizes, and occupancy and encompass the exterior and the interior, related landscape features and the building's site and environment as well as attached, adjacent, or related new construction. The Standards are to be applied to specific rehabilitation projects in a reasonable manner, taking into consideration economic and technical feasibility. 1. A property shall be used for its historic purpose or be placed in a new use that requires minimal change to the defining characteristics of the building and its site and environment. "W 2. The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided. 3. Each property shall be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or architectural elements from other buildings, shall not be undertaken. 4. Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic significance in their own right shall be retained and preserved. 5. Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property shall be preserved. s. Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in design, color, texture, and other visual qualities and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features shall be substantiated by documentary, physical, or pictorial evidence. 7. Chemical or physical treatments, such as sandblasting, that cause damage to historic materials shall not be used. The surface cleaning of structures, if appropriate, shall be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. 8. Significant archeological resources affected by a project shall be protected and preserved. If such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures shall be undertaken. 9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment. 10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken In such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and Its environment would be unimpaired. http://www.nps.gov/tps/standards/rehabilitation/rehab/stand.htm 12/11/2015 EXHIBIT "C" White Haven 2545 Lakeshore Drive Port Arthur, TX 77640 f�inrunrwi re EXHIBIT "D" „, - � �,��: "� ��� !� f . ' �• 1. ,r �� �” �- T ,,t ���\. _ i '� nt ��)�' � � �' � dM .j 4.'� .,TCC!! .. `� .. , �`, .s '" � , �... � ��s MINUTES CITY OF PORT ARTHUR HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2015, 2:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION CITY HALL — CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Historical Landmark Commission met in Regular Session on Thursday, December 17, 201 5 at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, 444 4`h Street, Port Arthur, Texas 77640. ROLL CALL The following members were present: Chairman: Dr. Mark Porterie; Commissioners: Charleen Commings, Dwight Wagner, Dr. Sam Monroe, Carl Parker, Esq., Bart Bragg, Peter Kaatrude, and Leslie McMahen. Staffpresent.• Ronald Burton, Director of Development Services; Paul Brown, Senior Planner; and Pamela Langford, Administrative Aide. III. H 15-04 - REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS - LAMAR STATE COLLEGE - PORT ARTHUR STUDENT HOUSING (DORMS), 1550 LAKESHORE DRIVE, PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF LAKESHORE DRIVE BETWEEN P.A.I.S.D. PROPERTY[A.K.A. WOODROW WILSON SCHOOL AND THE LSC -PA MUSIC HALL). Dr. Porterie introduced the request; R. Burton gave an overview. The Commission opened the meeting to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to speak for or against proposed recommendation: SPEAKING FOR: Will Moyer, ITEX Property Management, LLC, 37.35 Honeywood Trail, Port Arthur, TX 77640 SPEAKING A GAINST- None Motion was made by S. Monroe, seconded by D. Wagner to approve HI5--04. Voting Yes. S. Monroe, D. Wagner, C. Commings, C. Parker, M. Porterie, B. Bragg Voting No. L. McMahen Motion Passed; A recommendation was made by C. Parker to include under separate cover all suggestions involving the new construction of the housing facility, as delineated in Attachment "A ". IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 24, 2015 Motion was made by D. Wagner, • seconded by C. Commings to approve minutes Voting Yes. All Voting No. None Motion Passed Page 11 V. STAFF REPORT • Currently working on a grant application requesting funding for the development of Development Guidelines for the Port Arthur Historical Landmark Commission; Application will be forwarded to Commissioners upon submittal. VI. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Dr. Mark Porterie Chairman Page 12 Upon the motion by C. Parker, seconded by L. McMahen and carried unanimously, the Historical Landmark Commission ad/ourned its meeting at 2. l3 p.m. Ronald Burton Secretary to the Commission Minutes Approved: ATTACHMENT "A" Additional Comment/Concerns (from HLC): • Too edgy as designed and presented — seems that several architectural styles have been thrown together; • Design does not fit -in well with other campus buildings and Woodrow Wilson School, much less with other buildings and houses on Lakeshore Drive; • No objection to orientation of structure in it provides most units with a view toward the canal/Pleasure Island; • First floor of building is generally O.K. in that it is masonry (brick) and has wide columns in keeping with some early Port Arthur architecture; • Upper floors definitely do not have a "Lakeshore look" — consider driving along Lakeshore Drive and see some of the older style architecture and materials used for comparison; • Bump -outs are generally O.K. with other treatments; Additional Comment/Concerns (from concerned citizen): The dorm rendering and site plan presented in the application for dorms suggest the need for additional consideration by the applicant of the design, materials, and placement of the structure on the lot. I am glad that this proposal does not include demolition of any historic structures. Port Arthur has lost too many of its historic buildings. The site location is in the setting of the historic Woodrow Wilson School, Gates Library, and Methodist Church. There are Secretary of Interior guidelines for cultural landscapes and designed historic landscapes. "Landscapes" in this context mean the entire setting and surrounding area, the viewshed, how a new building is placed in relation to the orientation of existing buildings, and the selection of form, materials, massing, and other design elements in relation to the historic setting. A new building in an historic landscape does not need to falsely mimic the old buildings. Contemporary design, even under the Secretary standards, is encouraged. However, the proposed design does not reflect much, if any, consideration of the setting. The multi -gable roofs are not an existing architectural feature of the setting, and also create a fussy massing. The materials of construction are not specified, so I am interpreting from the rendering. Masonry is the dominant existing exterior cladding of surrounding buildings. Except for a limited portion of masonry at the bottom of the dorms, what are the upper materials? Also, the orientation of the non -masonry cladding on the upper levels has a strong vertical orientation on the gabled portions, and a horizontal oriental on the rest of the cladding that should be re-evaluated in the context of surrounding buildings. Roof materials and color also need evaluation in relation to the setting, and be as unobtrusive as possible. Finally, the site plan appears to place the structure in a "v" orientation on the lot with the apex to the north. I am not aware of any similar placement of surrounding buildings in the historic context. Nor is the setback from Lakeshore specified, and needs to be evaluated especially in relation to Woodrow Wilson. Thank you for the opportunity to comment...