17Lc-017 Memorandum

Landmark Commission Development Services Department City of Galveston June 5, 2017

17LC-017 MEMORANDUM

TO: Tom Schwenk, Chair and Commissioners Galveston Landmark Commission

FROM: Catherine Gorman, AICP, Historic Preservation Officer Development Services Department

DATE: May 31,2017

RE: 17LC-017 (5920 Avenue Q Yz) Request for designation as a Galveston Landmark. Property is legally described as Lots 13- 16, Garretts Subdivision, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas. Applicant and Property Owner: Linda Sue Martin

The Galveston Landmark Commission, at their meeting on March 20, 2017, voted to recommend approval of this request. The request is for designation of an accessory structure that was described by the owner as a vault. The Staff has been provided with additional information from the daughter of the original owner regarding the history of the accessory building:

In the late SO's and early 60's, many people were concerned about nuclear war. In fact, many people at that time decided to build a bomb shelter or a fallout shelter in that event. More aptly they were all the rage; and the fallout shelter was considered "a civil defense initiative intended to reduce casualties if a nuclear war occurred". Simple research confirms, "they were designed to allow occupants to avoid exposure to harmful radioactive fallout from a nuclear blast, and its likely aftermath of radiation, until radioactivity dropped to a safer level". According to an article written on December 3rd, 2009 in the Hudson Star-Observer (google.com) "The fallout shelter craze came with the cold war involving the United States and Russia". In 1957 under President Eisenhower, the Gaither Report concluded that "the United States would soon be surpassed in all categories of nuclear weaponry and that civil defense preparations in the USSR were well ahead of American efforts".

Along about this time, my Dad decided to build such a structure for our family. As Galveston is only 3 ft. above sea level, the likelihood it could be built underground was not a consideration. So my father, decided an above ground structure, fully fortified by one foot concrete would work just as well. I do not know how many other fallout, or bomb, shelters were built in Galveston County at the time but I know there were several in Santa Fe and surrounding areas.

A few years later, President John F. Kennedy went a step further when he suggested "A fallout shelter for everybody as rapidly as possible". I can just imagine that during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, my Dad, who was always prepared, was grateful he'd been Landmark Commission Development Services Department City of Galveston June 5, 2017

ahead of the curve. I remember the times the civil defense would sound a whistle and the times we were told to hide under our desks at school. How that was supposed to stop us from being annihilated by a nuclear bomb I'm not sure, but I guess the school system thought they were at least doing something to help!

In light of the new information submitted, Staff found that it would be appropriate to return the case the Landmark Commission and Planning Commissions for reconsideration. Staff finds that the accessory structure continues to be eligible for designation as a Galveston Landmark and meets the following criteria of Article 10 of the Land Development Regulations:

1. The character, interest, or value as part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of the City of Galveston, Galveston County, the State of Texas, or the United States. The Elliot Bomb Shelter is valuable to the cultural history of the City of Galveston due to its association with the Cold War. The Cold War refers to a period of geopolitical tension after World War II between powers in the Eastern Bloc and Western Bloc.

2. Association with events that have made significant contribution to the broad patterns of local, regional, state or national history and association with the lives of people significant in the city, region, state or national past.

The tensions of the Cold War lead to an increase in the construction of private bomb shelters as a reaction to the threat of nuclear war. Most bomb shelters were constructed underground. Due to Galveston's high water table, construction underground was not feasible and the shelter was built above ground. It is the only known example of a bomb shelter in the City of Galveston.

3. Distinctive characteristics of a period or method of construction, or architecture; representative of, or a rare survivor of, the work of a master designer, builder or craftsman. The Elliot Bomb Shelter has the distinctive characteristics of a method of construction. The shelter is constructed of concrete with walls one-foot thick and accessed by a steel door with a combination lock.

4. Retention of historic integrity, meaning that the property possesses several, and usually most, of the following aspects of integrity: location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling or association.

The Elliot Bomb Shelter retains all ofthe above listed aspects of integrity.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff continues to recommend approval with the following conditions:

Specific Condition: 1. The Galveston Landmark designation shall apply to the vault structure only; and

Standard Condition: 2. As with all properties containing a Historic Overlay Designation, including Landmark Designations, exterior alterations to the property will be subject to review and approval by the Landmark Commission and must conform to the Design Standards for Historic Properties of Galveston, Texas. Landmark Commission Development Services Department City of Galveston June 5, 2017

OTHER REVIEWS The Planning Commission will review at their June 6, 2017 meeting. City Council has final authority on Galveston Landmark requests and will review at the June 22, 2017 meeting.

SUBJECT PROPERTY Landmark Commission Development Services Department City of Galveston June 5, 2017 17LC-018 STAFF REPORT ADDRESS: Public Notice and Comment: 81113th Street No Sent Returned In Favor Opposed Comment 6 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Property is legally described as Northwest Part of Lot 13 and North 55.5' of Lot 14, Block 315, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas

APPLICANT /REPRESENTATIVE: Charles and Elizabeth Spillar

PROPERTY OWNER: Same

ZONING DISTRICT: Historic Zoning District, Historic District (HZD-H)

HISTORIC DISTRICT: East End

REQUEST: Certificate of Appropriateness in order to add to rear of house and modify roof design.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval with standard conditions

EXHIBITS: A- Applicant's Submittal B- Galveston Historic Sites Inventory Sheet C- Photographs

STAFF: Daniel Lunsford Planner 409-797-3659 [email protected]

1 Zoning and Land Use Location Zoning Land Use

Subject Historic Zoning District, Historic Residential Site District (HZD-H) North Historic Zoning District, Historic Residential District (HZD-H) South Historic Zoning District, Historic Residential District (HZD-H) East Historic Zoning District, Historic Residential District (HZD-H) West Historic Zoning District, Historic Residential District (HZD-H)

Date 1880 Historical and/or Style Folk Victorian Architectural Condition Excellent Significance Evaluation "Contributing" -contributes to the historical significance of the district through location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and/or association.

Executive Summary The applicant is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of a new 13'x24' extension, with modification to the roof from hipped to gable. The materials will be as follows:

Siding Wood siding and trim to match existing

Windows Windows and trim to match existing.

Roof The roof material will be composition shingle.

Standards for New Additions on Residential Properties Design Standards for These Design Standards apply to the design of additions to existing structures. Historic Properties 2.23 Minimize the visual impacts of skylights and other roof top devices.

Appropriate • Locate skylights below the ridge line of the roof (a skylight that is flush with the roof plane may be considered where it remains visually subordinate). Inappropriate • Do not interrupt the plane of the historic roof with a skylight.

2 2.47 Minimize the visual impacts of utility lines, junction boxes, and similar equipment.

Appropriate • Locate utility lines and junction boxes on secondary walls and group them, when feasible. • Group lines in one conduit, when feasible. • Paint these elements to match the existing background color, when feasible.

3.34 Use building materials that are compatible with the surrounding context.

Appropriate • Use wood siding with a weather-protective, painted finish, or masonry (brick, stone or genuine stucco) as the primary exterior building material (preferred approach). • Consider using alternative materials that are similar to traditional materials in scale, proportion, texture if they have proven durability in the local climate (i.e., cementious fiber board with a smooth finish) . Inappropriate • Do not use highly reflective materials such as glass or polished metal as a primary building material.

3.35 When using horizontal lap siding, ensure that it is applied in a manner similar to that seen historically.

Appropriate • Use new siding that is similar to the lap exposure, texture and finish of traditional wood siding. • When using cementitious fiber board, use the Artisan product line by the James Hardie Company, or similar product. • When possible, use trim boards that show depth and typify high quality construction. Inappropriate • Do not use a finish that is out of character, such as a raised grain, or rusticated surface.

3.40 Design an addition to a historic residential structure to be clearly differentiated from the original structure.

Appropriate Use a lower-scale connecting element to join an addition to a historic residential structure. Differentiate an addition from the historic original using changes in material, color and/or wall plane

3 3.41 Keep an addition to a historic residential structure simple in size, shape, materials, color and detail.

Inappropriate Do not try to make an addition appear older than it is. This creates a false sense of history and is not permitted. Do not disturb the street sides of existing buildings whenever possible.

3.42 Design an addition to a historic residential structure to be subordinate to the primary structure.

Appropriate Place an addition to the side or the rear. Vertical additions must be placed in the rear so they are not visible from the street or right-of-way.

Conformance with the Staff finds that the request generally conforms to the Design Standards. While it is Design Standards uncertain if the house originally had a rear-facing gable or a rear-facing hip roof, gable roofs were common features of Folk Victorian style houses built in the last years of the 19th century.

Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the request with the following conditions:

Specific conditions: 1. The exterior modifications shall conform to the design, materials and placement presented in Exhibit A of the staff report;

Standard Conditions: 2. Any significant alteration from the design approved by the Landmark Commission, shall require the request to be returned to the Commission for review; 3. The applicant shall obtain a building permit prior to beginning construction; 4. Any additional work will require a separate building permit from the Building Division, and may require review by the Landmark Commission and/or the City's Historic Preservation Officer prior to construction; 5. The Landmark Commission approval shall expire after two years if no progress has been made toward completion of a project unless the applicant files a request for an extension or can show progress toward completion of a project; and, 6. In accordance with Section 10.110 of the Land Development Regulations, should the applicant be aggrieved by the decision of the Landmark Commission, a letter requesting an appeal must be submitted to the Historic Preservation Officer within 10 days of the Commission decision. Additionally, a Zoning Board of Adjustment application must be submitted to the Development Services Department by the next respective deadline date.

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DESCRIPTION ROOF WINDOWS & DOORS

Type Single-Family House Roof Shape Side-gabled Wndow Types Double-hung Hall and Partor Roof Materials Asphalt composition Wndow Frame Wood Stylistic Influences Folk Victorian shingles Materials Stories 2 Gable End Same as wall treatment Wndow Light 2/2 Treatment Configuration Exterior Wall Asbestos Siding Door Types Single door primary Materials Gable End Wndows Openings entrance Foundation Type High-raised Door Features Screens

CHIMNEYS PORCH INTEGRITY

Porch Type Partial width, One story Condition Excellent Porch Location Front Additions Rear addition Porch Roof Rat Alterations Exterior wall material No. of Porch Bays 3 replaced Porch Support Turned wood posts Type Porch Features Jig-sawn brackets, Jig sawn porch frieze, Turned wood balusters

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Landmark Commission Planning and Development Division City of Galveston June 5, 2017

17LC-031 STAFF REPORT ADDRESS: Public Notice and Comment: 2622 Ursuline/Avenue N No Sent Returned In Favor Opposed Comment LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 19 Property is legally described as Lot 12, Southwest Block 16, Galveston Outlots, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas

APPLICANT /REPRESENTATIVE: Catherine Bendig

PROPERTY OWNER: Same

ZONING DISTRICT: Urban Neighborhood (UN)

HISTORIC DISTRICT: Galveston Landmark

REQUEST: Request for designation as a Galveston Landmark

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval with Conditions

EXHIBITS: A- Applicant's Submittal

STAFF: Catherine Gorman, AICP Historic Preservation Officer 409-797-3665 cgorma n @ga lvestonTX.gov

1 Zoning and Land Use Location Zoning Land Use Subject Urban Neighborhood (UN) Residential Site North Urban Neighborhood (UN) Residential South Residential, Single-Family (R-1) School East Urban Neighborhood (UN) Residential West Urban Neighborhood (UN) Residential

Executive Summary The applicants are requesting designation of the above referenced address as a Galveston Landmark.

Analysis As per Article 10 of the Land Development Regulations, the following criteria should be considered during the Landmark Designation review process:

1. The character, interest, or value as part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of the City of Galveston, Galveston County, the State of Texas, or the United States. The James McDonald House is valuable to the development history of the City of Galveston due to its architectural style and association with Selena Fulton.

2. Association with the lives of people significant in the city, region, state or national past. The James McDonald house was owned by Selena Lee Fulton. Ms. Fulton was the owner of Selena's Blue Room, a popular jazz club and prominent African-American owned business.

3. Distinctive characteristics of a period or method of construction, or architecture, representative of, or a rare survivor of, the work of a master designer, builder or craftsmen. The house, constructed in 1899, is a good example of a Folk Victorian architectural style, pyramidal subtype. The Field Guide to American Houses notes that this subtype is relatively rare outside of the southern states.

The James McDonald House retains all ofthe above listed aspects of integrity.

Financial Incentives The property is eligible to participate in the Financial Incentive for New Galveston for Historic Properties Landmarks. The benefit is a 35% reduction in the City portion of the property taxes for a period of five years.

2 Other Reviews The Planning Commission will hear this request at the June 6, 2017 meeting. City Council has the final decision regarding the request for a Landmark Designation. The request will be heard at the regular meeting of June 22, 2017.

Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval with the following condition:

Standard Condition: 1. As with all properties containing a Historic Overlay Designation, including Landmark Designations, exterior alterations to the property will be subject to review and approval by the Landmark Commission and must conform to the Design Standards for Historic Properties of Galveston, Texas.

3 The James (John) McDonald House 2622 Ursuline (Avenue N) Galveston. Texas 77550

For a number of years the James McDonald House has been on the Galveston Historical Foundation's list of 'endangered' heritage houses. The house was owned by the heirs of Selena Lee Fulton and had been converted into 4 appartments. Judging by the construction of these divisions, this was during her ownership. During Hurricane Ike in 2008, the house was damaged and the roof was partially destroyed. At the time of the current owner's purchase in September of 2015, the house had been empty and neglected for more than 7 years.

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1899 JAMES McDONALD HOUSE 2622 Ursuline (Avenue N). Galveston

Built in 1899 by james McDonald, 2622 Avenue N is a classic example of Galveston's architectural treasures. Sitting across from the site of the old Ursuline Academy, the high-ra'sed cottage boasts five bays, a hipped roof and a full gallery across the main floor. reminiscent of the southern Creole vernacular style popular in Galveston before the turn of the 20th century. Damaged by Hurricane Ike in 2008, the house appears to be vacant. The structure is currently under view by the City of Galveston's Building Standards Commission.

The land on which the house lies was first owned by B. McDonnell, by evidence of a 1869 map, and located across from the Ursuline Convent near Kempner Park.

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2. Owners of 2622 Ursuline

1899 - 1909 John (James?)McDonald 1909 - 1922 John Earle 1922 - 1968 Charles L. Melville 1968- 2015 Selena Lee Fulton 2015 - Catherine Bendig (ne McDonald)

Researching the history of the home owners can be difficult and often requires some assumptions due to lack of evidence. For example, wherefore the James McDonald? The Galveston census tells us of John McDonald who by the insurance record was the first owner of 2622, was a 'cotton weigher' formerly of North Carolina. He had a wife Minnie from Alabama,and two daughters, Minnie and Betty both born in Texas.

The 4th owner, Selena Lee Fulton, is also of historical significance for Galveston. She was the owner of the Jazz club called the Blue Room established in 1944, for 55 years an African American business owner, honored by both Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton. Further research will be done.

Architecture As noted by GHF, the house is Creole style architecture with a hipped roof and a full balcony across the front of the house. The second story was originally accessed by a front stairway, as can be seen in the Ursuline Convent photograph. The double front doors (absent at purchase) open to a long hall way with 12 foot ceilings. A stairway to the right of the hall leads to the ground floor and is presently the entrance to the house as the front stairs are no longer there. From the front entrance, there are is a door to the right, and a door to the left., these lead to the front right and left rooms. These rooms, with 12' ceilings, have front windows that extend from the floor to about a foot from the ceilings. They open onto the balcony. The side windows of both the right and left side rooms are single regular-sized 4 pane windows.

Further down the hallway, there are two other doors to the right and left, these lead to two rooms that adjoin the front rooms, separated by 11 ' tall pocket doors. These rooms also have double regular sized windows. The effect on each side of the house, is, of two large airy rooms that can be closed off if necessary. The layout is symetrical and classical in style. Each door has a transome window allowing for airflow throughout the house.

3 Hallway from back door looking to front Front right room (from front)

Front left room (from front) back right room looking to front

4 The left side back room leads to another similar sized room at the back of the house. This was presumably the kitchen, with a pantry to the right back side.

back left room(dining)to front room Kitchen (was divided in appartment remodel)

original pantry off kitchen (made into a appartment bathroom( now closet) bathroom in appartment remodel)

5 From the kitchen there is a door out to the back porch with a fixed transome window; all upstairs exterior doors have fixed transome windows. The interiors doors have transomes that can be opened for air flow. In the appartments 'remodel, the hall was foreshortened and the back door boarded up. The space was used for 2 closets for each upper appartment

back door matches front door view from kitchen door out foreshortened hall with closets to porch The small door seen in the middle upper picture here leads to a bathroom. This room with low ceilings and a small window was perhaps always a bathroom but it is curious that it had an outside door and a further 11' door with a fixed transome leading to the back right bedroom.

bathroom off porch back 'bedroom' with door to 'bathroom'

6 Upstairs Architectural Details

Vandalism, theft, poor remodelling, and termites had taken their toll on the house. Some of the old window facings had been ripped off and broken to get at the window weights (sold at GHF for $5 each!). The windows were mostly in tact, with glass broken and some wood damage. Not all the weights were gone. The interior doors were still there but the front and back doors were missing. Most of the shutters were missing or broken, door hardware taken where it was not rusted onto the door. However, the wainscotting was mostly in tact in the dining room, part of the kitchen and in much of the hallway. The baseboard moulding was mostly in tact. The wood flooring and ship-lapped walls were extensively damaged from water and termites.

wainscotting and baseboards window and door moulding plinths

The interior stairs appear to be original although all the railings and spindles removed. The front balcony original railings and spindles were gone, and the decorative porch brackets and running trim were gone. At one time they must have been installed as the marks of where they once were are visible. In the early1900s picture of the house behind the Ursuline convent it appears there were originally no brackets. However, the house was built only less than one year before the great 1900 storm on September 8th, so it is possible they were added post the island reconstruction.

7 Downstairs

Downstairs was a complete disaster. All the original flooring had been ripped out sometime after Hurricane Ike, leaving only bare joists. Most of the windows were gone and boarded up to keep out the vagrants. The few remaing aluminum storm windows(most likely 1960s) had been ripped apart in efforts to access the vacant building. Like the upstairs, the space was divided into two appartments. The ceilings were about 7 1/2 foot high and the layout was essentially the same as the upstairs, except the right side 'appartment' had a kitchen built onto the back of the house that was not part of the original house plan.

downstairs right from back downstairs left from back after foundation and floor reconstruction

downstairs right 'kitchen' from front back of house at time of pruchase

8 Damage

The McDonald house was a 1900 storm survivor. The timber used at that time in construction was very high quality compared to today's equivalent. The hardware, the old square head nails, was also of high quality; the house was robustly built. The joists and framing were supported by brick piers that extended down into the soil about 3 feet.

The ground floor was essentially a solid framework with cross bracing faced on the outside with vertical 2 x 12 panels. The home has withstood many storms in it's 120 years. Poor remodelling, lack of basic maintenance and neglect, especially for the 8 years post Hurricane Ike when it stood empty, took it's toll on the house. As can be seen by this 2015 Google Earth picture, the roof was full of holes, especially the large hole at the front and left sides of the house. Water had been allowed to pour through keeping interior materials wet and mouldy. I was told by the GHF that the house was under demolition review by the City of Galveston due to the damage. On further enquiry I found this to be true but that the City would not tear it down due to the architectural significance.The foundations needed to be remediated and the roof replaced.

Architecturally the house is very well designed, with classical symetry, large high ceiling rooms and the floor to celing front windows that allow the Gulf breezes to flow through the house. Much of the original doors and trim were still in tact.

Google Earth view of 2622 N (3rd house from left)

The house stands beyond the edge of the Silk Stocking Historic District, and as such was not governed by the rules that apply to a historic District. However, it is a pre 1900 storm 'historic' house and there was every intention to restore it to its former state as far as was possible. An engineering review and plan for the foundation repair was required. The home was purchased on September 23rd, 2015, and by December, all the permits, and plans were in place to start the work. A structural engineer, James Deaver, had examined the house and drawn up a set of instructions for the building contractor for the remediation of the foundations. Eric Davis Construction signed a contract that stated the foundations were to be repaired exactly in accordance with the engineers instructions as per laid out in the drawings and details. Unfortunately this did not happen.

In short, the work that was performed was shoddy, not in accordance wit the plans, and Mr Davis went off with $16,000 without paying his subcontractor who then in turn put a lien on the house through yet another contractor. It required legal assistance and another $2000 to get this lien removed. Another builder (Thomas and Sons) agreed to fix or tear out the previous shoddy work to remediate the foundations. During this process the house was raised by Murley House Moving, the house was levelled and

9 The foundations were completely rebuilt according to the engineering drawings. The work was passed by the engineer and the Galveston City building inspector.

downstairs left side before purchase downstairs right side before purchase

brick pier, Right and front sides were in good shape.

On the left side and back of the house(from the front) with the most water damage, the peirs needed rebuilding

Very shoddy work, pier not remediated. All the previous work had to be torn out, including the plywood flooring that was hastily installed to mask all the defects of the workmanship.

10 In addtion to the foundation issues, there was a large amount of termite damage and a healthy population of live termites.

Back downstairs termite damage. upstairs ceiling rot and saturated sheetrock

upstairs ceiling rot and termite damage upstairs floor rot and termite damage

Before even starting to remeditate the house problems, all the sheetrock had to be removed due to black mould, 3 dumpster loads of trash had to be removed, the electric system was trashed and the old wiring had to be removed, the plumbing system was shot and had to be removed.

11 The roof was 'gone' and had to be replaced, the old 'add on' downstairs back kitchen was completely eaten up with termite damage and had to be removed, and then there was the foundation damage ... It was a huge task to restore this house.

Restoration

After the initial problems with the crooked contractor, the house was raised by Murley House moving and the foundations were rebuilt. All the brick was saved to be used as facing to the concrete blocks. any timbers that were not termite-eaten or rotten were saved. The first contractors had cut off all the 2 x 12 downstairs facing boards 3 feet above the foundations (I was not able to be at the site because I had fallen on some loose timbers and broken 3 ribs!). These were preserved to be used in the restoration but unfortunately they were all later stolen by one of the subs. It was a constant problem keeping vagrants and thieves off the site, and the dumpsters were constantly filled with other people's trash.

rotten back porch wall and roof removed

old plumbing- removed

back building removed

Rebuilding the foundation to engineers specs and city code took about a month. The missing flooring was replaced with plywood, the outside walls were plywooded and all bad wood removed or replaced.

As the 2 x 12's were gone and would have been too short to use, hardi plank siding was used for the ground floor, and all the old vertical trim was reused. The interior downstairs ceilings were raised a few inches to 8'. The old 2 appartment layout was gone, and the space made into 3 bedrooms , a large family room and

12 Restoration Pictures

Raised house New foundations

Plywood walls

Roof rafter repair

New roof Original back porch revealed

13 Restoration Pictures

old interior staircase flooring restoration Old back door revealed

Attic plywood replaced windows

Downstairs windows( SO% were missing) restored or replaced with matched style old paint removal windows from GHF. New cedar shutters were installed for downstairs security. These were chosen after studying shutters in New Orleans for houses with similar architecture.

14 back open porch added missing front door replacement new sheetrock

Current Status All upper windows restored and working with weights, transome windows restored 90% lower windows restored/rebuilt Back porch added New sheetrock installed New electrical system rough in/passed inspection New plumbing/gas system rough in/passed inspection HVAC system installed rough in/passed inspection New foundations/building passed 3 inspections(engineer and city) New roof/passed inspection Water and sewer tap & lines replaced Outside siding renailed and restored To be Done Exterior and interior painting Bathrooms Kitchen Original woodwork restoration completed (60%) Front Porch restoration and railings Plumbing, HVAC and electrical finals

Summary This was a much more costly and difficult restoration than expected (This Old House!-:). Every effort has been taken to preserve and use the original materials, the original shiplap was used for the downstairs wood flooring. Period features were added; the downstairs back and front doors, circa 1890, old stained glass in the downstairs bathrooms. The intention is to restore the house to it's original state and better condition. It will truly be an 'architectural gem' and better equipped to ride out any future storm.

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Subject property: 2622 Avenue N Galveston County, Texos To Ca therine Bendig and :O : e :.::-: .,-·: e Sa .. cc- li ' s- 5 70 3 0 387; Landmark Commission Planning and Development Division City of Galveston June 5, 2017

17LC-032 STAFF REPORT ADDRESS: 2328 Market I Avenue D The Dubie Building

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Property is legally described as Market Street Condos, Unit #C4, Southwest Block 36, Galveston Outlots, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas.

APPLICANT /REPRESENTATIVE: Paul T. Lyle & Godfrey Reggio Ill

PROPERTY OWNER: Market Development, LTD.

HISTORIC DISTRICT: Galveston Landmark

REQUEST: Background Request for certification as a participant in The City Council adopted Financial Incentives for Historic Properties the Substantial Rehabilitation for Historic which included a program for Substantial Rehabilitation tax Properties Tax Exemption program exemptions. Following substantial rehabilitation of the property, City property taxes are frozen at the assessed value prior to STAFF RECOMMENDATION: rehabilitation for ten years. Approval Analysis EXHIBITS: In order to qualify for the Substantial Rehabilitation tax exemption, A- Applicant's Submittal the property owner must invest at least 50% of the value of the building, according to the Galveston Central Appraisal District. In this B- Summary of Renovation Work case, the threshold to participate is $43,920.00.

STAFF: The applicant has submitted a scope of work that includes structural Daniel Lunsford repairs and re-roofing. The total cost of work is $48,085.00, which is Planner more than the required minimum for participation. 409-797-3659 [email protected]

1 Staff Recommendation Staff recommends the request be approved with the following conditions:

Specific Conditions: 1. The Landmark Commission certifies that the subject property is in conformance with t he Substantial Rehabilitation Tax Exemption Program adopted by City Council by Ordinance 15-059 for the scope of work presented in Attachment A of the staff report; 2. The applicant shall return to the Landmark Commission and City Council for Verification upon completion of the work and prior to the granting of the tax exemption; and

Standard Condition: 3. In accordance with Section 10.110 of the Land Development Regulations, should the applicant be aggrieved by the decision of the Landmark Commission, a letter requesting an appeal must be submitted to the Historic Preservation Officer within 10 days of the Commission decision. Additionally, a Zoning Board of Adjustment application must be submitted to the Development Services Department by the next respective deadline date.

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Narrative of Proposed Work For 2328 Market (Legal address: 2318 Market #C4)

Issue: Dubie Building Center Support Structure damaged by termites

The main (center) wooden support structure in 2318 Market #C4 has critical damage by termites, including 2 vertical wood beams.

On December 28, 2016, our tenant (Island Flowers) heard a loud "boom" and discovered the main 12 X 12 wood support beam that runs horizontally above (perpendicular to 24th Street) had cracked.

This unfortunate event called for an emergency remediation plan to temporarily construct scaffolding and support walls built around the cracked beam and withering vertical beams to support the second floor of the building.

The remediation process has taken several months to devise a replacement plan of the current support structure. After obtaining two separate engineering plans and recommendations, and working with The City Development and Planning Department to revise the required specifications, the final bids were submitted for approval.

Both engineering firms recommended replacing the wood beams (both horizontal and vertical) with steel to avert future termite damage. They also recommended digging down 6 feet to include new concrete piers/footers for all four vertical beams (2 were damaged and 2 were not).

The expected time of completion of this major support project is May 5, 2017.

Estimated Cost: $25,000

24TH STREET SUMMARY of RENOVATION WORK

2328 Market Street "Dubie Building"

Per invoices submitted by applicant on May 11, 2017

Date: Contractor: Work Performed: Cost:

08/01/2015 Braun Roofing Replace and repair roofing structure to front (historic) building $10,820

08/01/2015 Braun Roofing Roofing and related repairs to front (historic) building $15,565

02/17/2017 Third Coast Reno. Repair work to interior structure and finishes $9,900

05/01/2017 Third Coast Reno. Interior structural work (replace termite-ridden beams) $11,800

Total $48,085 Landmark Commission Planning and Development Division City of Galveston June 5, 2017

17LC-033 STAFF REPORT ADDRESS: Public Notice and Comment: 3608 Avenue 0 No Sent Returned In Favor Opposed Comment LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 35 Lot 9, Southwest Block 36 Galveston Outlots, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas

APPLICANT /REPRESENTATIVE: Michael & Ashley Cordray

PROPERTY OWNER: Same

ZONING DISTRICT: Urban Neighborhood (UN)

HISTORIC DISTRICT: Galveston Landmark

REQUEST: Request for designation as a Galveston Landmark

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval with Conditions

EXHIBITS: A- Current Photos B- Historical Narrative and Photo

STAFF: Daniel Lunsford Planner 409-797-3659 [email protected]

1 Zoning and Land Use Location Zoning Land Use Subject Urban Neighborhood (UN) Residential Site North Urban Neighborhood (UN) Residential South Urban Neighborhood (UN) Residential East Urban Neighborhood (UN) Residential West Urban Neighborhood (UN) Residential

Executive Summary The applicants are requesting designation of the above referenced address, as a Galveston landmark.

Analysis As per Article 10 of the land Development Regulations, the following criteria should be considered during the landmark Designation review process:

1. The character, interest, or value as part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of the City of Galveston, Galveston County, the State of Texas, or the United States. John T. Gilbert, an engineer for the Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railroad, built 3608 Avenue 0 in 1913. He lived there with his wife, Artie, until his death in 1918.

This home is significant due to its association with the Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railroad. Chartered on May 28, 1873 to build a railroad from Galveston to Santa Fe, New Mexico territory, notable Galveston businessmen such as George Sealy and Moritz Kopperl were involved in its creation and management. In 1895 the Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railroad reorganized as the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company; this marked an era of massive expansion through purchasing smaller area railroads.

2. Representative of an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood, community, or city. This late Victorian exemplifies a transitional period in Galveston's architectural trends as homes began trending to more modern, Craftsman styling. This home remained very much Victorian on the exterior with its asymmetrical design, gabled attic window, diamond glass detail, and turned columns, and makes an unexpected statement with a grand 42 inch wide door given this home's modest size. 3. Likelihood of the continuation of a building's historical use, or its potential adaptation for new uses without the need for major intervention that could seriously damage its historic character or integrity. The John T. Gilbert house was renovated with the intent that it will continue to serve as a single-family residence at its original location. A historic landmark designation will further secure it as a valuable and noteworthy part of the city's historical and architectural heritage.

2 Financial Incentives for The property is outside of established Historic Districts. The property is eligible for the Historic Properties New Historic Districts and Galveston Landmarks Program.

Other Reviews The Planning Commission will hear request at the June 6, 2017 meeting. City Council has the final decision regarding the request for a Landmark Designation. The request will be heard at the regular meeting of June 22, 2017.

Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval with the following condition:

3 Historical: 3608 Ave 0 was built in October 1913 by John T. Gilbert. One story frame house with a metal roof, five rooms, one hall, one bathroom a pantry and two porches. Mr. Gilbert was an engineer for the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railroad. He lived here with his wife, Artie, until his death there in 1918. Nearly 100 years later, this home sat abandoned and neglected for nearly 20 years. As it rapidly approached demolition, the home was saved, and will now remain a wonderful example of local architectural significance.

Architectural: This late Victorian shines exemplifies a transitional period in Galveston's architectural trend as homes began trending to more modern, Craftsman styling. This home remained very much Victorian on the exterior with its asymmetrical design, gabled attic window, diamond glass details, turned columns and makes a unexpected statement with a grand 42 inch wide front door, given this home's modest size.