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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_HARC_12.13.2012City of Georgetown, Texas Historic and Architectural Review Corritr fission Meeting Minutes Thursday, December 13, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. City Council and Municipal Court Building 101 E. 7•, Street, Georgetown, TX 78626 Members Present: Dee Rapp_ Chair; Jennifer Brown; Anna Eby; David Paul; Tim Urban and Raymond Wahrenbrock;. Commissioner(s) absent: Sarah Blankenship; Staff Present: Valerie Kreger, Principal Planner; Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager; Elizabeth Cook, Planning Consultant ; Andrew Spin -girt, Planning Director; Eric Lashley, Library Services Director; and Karen Prost, Recording Secretary. Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m. Chair Rapp called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. The Historic and Architectural Review Commission, appointed by the Mayor and the City - Council, is responsible for hearing and taking final action on- applications, by issuing. Certificates of Design Compliance based upon the City Council adopted Downtown Design Guidelines and Unified Development Code. (Commission may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at the request of the Chair, a Commissioner, the Director or legal counsel for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551_) Welcome and Meeting Procedures: Staff Presentation Applicant Presentation (limited to ten (10) minutes unless stated. otherwise by the Commission) Questions from Commission to Staff and Applicant Comments .from Citizens 'f Applicant Response Commission Deliberative Process Commission Action Those who. speak "must turn in a speaker form, located at the back of the room, to the recording secretary before the item that they wish to address begins. Each speaker will be permitted to address the Commission one time only for a maximum of three (3) minutes. Consent Agenda: The Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items that the Commission may act on with one single vote. A Commissioner or any member of the public may request that any item from the Consent Agenda be pulled in order that the Commission discuss and actupon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. The Historic and Architectural Review Commission's approval of an item ort the. Consent Agenda will be consistent with the staff recommendation described in the report, unless otherwise noted. Historic ar+a Architectural Review Commission. Page 1 of 7 December 13, 2012 1. Review and possible approval of the minutes from the l,Tovember 1, 2012, regular HARC meeting_ Wahrenbrock asked that paragraph 3 on page -2 include "a cantered or tilted window", in addition to "faceted" as stated. And on page 4, third paragraph, change the references from brick to rock. Motion by Paul to approve the minutes as amended. Second by Eby_ Approved 6 — O_ 2. Consideration and possible action on a Certificate of Design Compliance for new signage at City of Georgetown, Block 51,. Lot 4 (pt), for law offices located at 804 S. Main Street. (CDC- 2012-047) 3. Consideration and possible action on a Certificate of Design Compliance for new signage at City of Georgetown, Block 40, Lot 2 (pt), also known as All Things Kids, located at 703 S. Main Street. (CDC-2012-048) 4. Consideration and possible action on a Certificate of Design Compliance for new signage at City of Geargetawn, Block 51, Lot 4 (pt), also known as Edward Jones Investments, located at 102 W. 8th Street. (CDC-2.012-045) 5_ Consideration and possible action on a Certificate of Design Compliance for new signage at Let 1, Old Fire Station Subdivision, else known as the Georgetown Art Center, located at 816 S. Main'Street. (CDC-2012-044) Urban reported that all items on the consent agenda were approved at the Sign Subcammittee meeting prior to this meeting. Regular Agenda: 6. Public Hearing and possible action on a Certificate of Design Compliance for a parking let at City of Georgetown, Block 49, Lot 4 (pt), located at 810 S. Rock Street. (CDC-2012-039) Kreger presented the staff report_ The applicant seeks Certificate ofDesigrl Compliance (CDC) approval from HARC to construct a free standing parking lot to serve as parking for the tenant at 304 W_ 8th Street (RuzlTex is proposed tenant) immediately adjacent to this vacant property_ Phis parking. lot is not required far the building., but will serve as ancillary parking for the lease space. Staff recommends approval of the Certificate of Design Compliance for a parking lot as proposed by the applicant, with the condition that staff will continue to work with the applicant to refine site plan design related to landscaping and final engineering. Rapp opened the floor for questions by commissioners_ She asked about the doors of the garage across the parking. lot opening ante two of the parallel parking spaces_ Kreger explained that the commission could make a condition that approves the plan with the fire safety review and approval of the site plan_ VNahrertbrock was concerned about the egress and ingress of artather business's deer inta the parking lot_ He suggested a strip of space to allow them access to the back of the buildings_ Wahrenbrock also voiced concern regarding the electrical pole in the location where the new driveway is proposed. Kreger explained that the electrical department would review the site plan for possible conflicts and address those as necessary. Historic and Arctatectara112eview Commission Page 2 of 7 December la, 2012 Rapp opened the Public Hearing at 6:32 and closed it immediately with no speakers corning forth. Rapp questioned the review of the landscaping and Kreger explained that would be reviewed by staff. Motion by Eby to approve the CDC as proposed with the condition that staff will continue to work with the applicant to. refine the site plan design related to landscaping, fire safety, and final engineering. Second by haul_ Approved 6 — O_ 7. Public Hearing and possible actionto amend a Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC- 2010-030) for the installation of a service yard gate at City of Georgetown, Block 3, Lots 1 - 8, also known as El Monumento, located at 205 W. 2^' Street. (C1DC-2012-035) Kreger presented the staff report. The applicant is requesting to amend a previous CDC approval in order to change the proposed design of the gate for the service yard at the El Monumento restaurant. The CDC for the site improvements, including the El Mortumento restaurant, was approved December 20, 2010 (see site layout below): As part of that approval, 1-1Al2C approved the location and design of a service area accessed via Austin Avenue, which included the design of the gate screening the area. The east elevation representing, this side of the building is shown below for visual reference; however,the gate depicted in the image is not what was approved or is currently proposed. The approved gate design included a metal frame with wooden slats laid in a horizontal pattern facing the street_ The wooden slats addressed the UDC's requirements for screening of delivery areas and refuse. The proposed the fence adjacent to the gate is anticipated to have vines going on it to help -soften the appearance. Since that approval, the structure and site have been developed and a gate installed_ As currently designed and built, the gate has the horizontal wood slats facing the interior of the site versus the exterior, and has a small grid design in the metal. T1he applicant has indicated that they believe the current design is more in keeping with the use of metal gates at other locations on the site_ Rapp opened the Public 1-searing at 6:40 p.m. and closed it immediately with no speakers coming forth. Commissioners asked questions. Wahrenbrock questioned why they could not switch the wood to the outside of the gate as originally planned. It was explained that the applicant prefers to match the other sections of the metal gates. There was further discussion of the options of both the applicant and the commissioners,. including redesign or possibly delaying approval. Motion by Paul to approve the CDC as presented_ Second. by Urban. Approved 5 - Wahrenbrock opposed_ 8. Public Hearing and possible action on a Certificate of Design Compliance for building facade changes and sigrdage at City of Georgetown, Block 51., Lot 4 (pt), to be known as Aubin Realty, located at 810 S. Main Street. (CDC-2012-040) Kreger presented the staff report. The applicant seeks Certificate of Design Compliance 1Ffistoric mad Arcl-kitectvral Review Cornmission Page 3 of 7 December 13, 2012 (CDC) approval from HARC to make exterior changes, to the facade, as well as add new business signage. The following building changes are proposed_ Brick: The applicant proposes to remove the paint from the lower brick facade and restore it to its original condition, matching the unpainted brick above_ A chemical process and light wash will be used for the paint removal, a process recommended by the Texas Historical Commission. Any replacement brick needed once the building is restored will be matched to the original brick_ Door: There are three doors on the building, a wood and glass double door and a single wood door on the right side of the building. The wood panels in the right door will be removed, hopefully revealing original glass pane as well, which will then match the main double doors. If there is no original material remaining under the wood panels, the glass and recessed panels will be reconstructed based on the pattern of the double door. Paint: The right door trim and the window trim above the canopy will be painted cream (-Behr White Mocha) to match the double doorsand other existing trim on the building. Metal Canopy: The existing canopy has been modified over the years and is in poor repair. The applicant proposes to replace the current canopy with a new canopy in the same .location and with the same dimensions (8' x 30'). The new canopy will be a continuous metal canopy extending the length of the facade installed with tie rods, like the existing canopy_ A picture of a similar canopy as what is proposed is provided within the. attachments_ Signage: The business owner proposes to replace thissite's existing hanging sign with the hanging sign from his previous location at 800 S. Austin Avenue_ The message on the sign is "J_ Paul Ausin Real Estate"_ The sign has a cream colored background with brown lettering and an orange border and highlight over the words "Real Estate"_ The dixnertsions of the existing sign are 1.4_5" x 77"_ The owner is proposing to cut the sign down to fit whatever the commission would require so that he can use the same sign. Commissioners were invited to ask questions. Wahrenbrock questioned the underside of the canopy_ It was explained that it would be the imitation bead board and framed in wood, withan aluminum frame. It was also discussed that the roofing of the canopy would be a channeled metal roof_ Mr_ Aubirl,the applicant, explained that he intends to be a good steward of Main Street and to do it right. Wahrenbrock asked Mr. Aubin to consider saving. the unique gutters and downspouts of the building_ Aubirt stated he would consider it, even though they were non-functioning. Rapp opened the Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m. and closed it immediately with no speakers - coming forth., Rapp opened the discussion on each individual items, starting with the brick. The commissioners expressed acceptance of the recommendation for the applicant to work with the Texas Historical Commission to restore the brick facade. Of the options for the door and window trim paint, the commissioners preferred the window trim to be cream colored and the wood around the door and windows to be the sage/ olive green color. Historic and Architectural r{evlcsv Commission Page-4 of 7 1December 13,. 2012 The canopy was discussed next with the commissioners agreeing that the canopy sl,culd be encased in wood, have the bead board exposed underneath the canopy and to allow recessed can lights underneath for additional lighting. The signage was discussed and it was determined that the existing sign would work temporarily, in a reduced size, until the entire sign package would be developed and reviewed by HARC. Motion by Itapp to approve the. CDC with the following conditions: The applicant is to remove the paint from the brick, working with THC to preserve the brick. The north door panel is to be removed and the applicant is to work with staff to preserve the original glass door or mimic the wood doors of the building. The paint colors will include the white mocha (cream) color for the window trim, with the wood around the door and windows to be a sage/ olive green color. The canopy is approved as presented with a metal canopy frame, bead board underneath, recessed lighting, metal roof and wood trim encasing the canopy, as presented. The hanging sign will be the existing business sign reduced to four feet as a temporary sign, which may also be included in the packet for the sign subcommittee at a later date. Second by 1-7rban. Approved 6 — O_ 9. Public Hearingand possible action on a Certificate of Design Compliance for building facade changes and signage at Lot 2, Old Fire Station Subdivision, to be known as ThunderCloud Subs, located at 814 S. Main Street. (CDC-2012-049) Kreger presented the staff report. The applicant seeks Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) approval from HA -RC to make exterior changes to the old fire station bays, as well as add new business signage. Originally, the building was actively used as parking bays for fire trucks and most recently as general equipment storage for the Fire Department. Now, the new use of the building will be for a restaurant, and the applicant has sought to create a renovation design that respects the past use of the building while making adaptations for the new use. Currently, the building is comprised of four bays with glass and metal overhead doors, whichwere constructed in the mid SO's, and have a Low Priority designation in the 2007 historic survey and no designation in the 1984. Survey. T"tie facade consists of beige colored brick with grey metal downspouts and an aged light fixture above each bay for exterior lighting. The following changes are. proposed. Garage Doors: As proposed, the doors in the garage bay openings would be replaced with at storefront window and door system installed in the same location, which is recessed within each bay. The new doors aria fixed glass lights are designed to resemble the look of garage doors, and will be finished, unpainted, mill -finished aluminum. Metal Canopy: A continuous metal canopy extending the length of the facade will be installed with tie rods and will provide pedestrian cover, as well as adding an architectural element to the facade. This new canopy will be located below the first light of the window/door system. The canopy will be made of a steel c-channel frame, steel double angle -iron under supports,. steel tie -back rods, exposed wood soffit, and a TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) roof. The existing gutters will remain and the tie rods for the Historic 2.111d Arch] teetural Review Commissior• Page S of 7 December 13, 2012 canopy w'ilI be located on each side of the three center downspouts. Lighting: The existing lights above each bay will be replaced with four wall -washer lights that sit on top of the canopy and shine back onto the facade above each bay opening_ These lights will have an aluminum finish. Four surface -mounted can lights and exposed metal conduit will be fixed under the canopy and will shine down in front of each door. Signage: A new well sign is proposed to be added to the facade above what is considered to be the primary entrance with the business name "ThunderCloud Subs". It measures approximately 26.58 square feet in size, well within the Design Guideline maximum allowance of 57 square feet_ The sign will be made of painted aluminum and attached directly to the brick via a hidden bracket. The sign background color will be Benjamin Moore "Cottage Red" and the lettering is intended to match the facade brick and will be Benjamin Moore "White Dove CrCD-17". Cooper Black will be the font type. No other signs are requested at this time. David Cohen, the agent for the owner, was available for questions and explained that the signage would also be backlit with LED lighting_ The Commissioners asked questions. Wahrenbrock questioned the material of the underside of the canopy_ Mr_ Cohen stated it would be a wood finish. They also discussed the signage and Mr. Cohen explained that the light of the sign would shine onto the rock of the building, in a reverse channel type, giving a halo effect_ There is also a proposed floodlight from the top of the canopy, shining onto the brick, and recessed lighting underneath the canopy_ Rapp expressed concerns thatthestyle of the canopy was not consistent with :other canopies on that same block of the square_ Rapp opened the Public Hearing at 7:55 p.m_ and closed it immediately with no speakers coming forth_ Rapp stated .she felt the applicants had done an excellent job in keeping the look of the fire bay doors. And the metal canopy could be considered irt-keeping with the same "industrial" look_ It was agreed the lighting was appropriate and would bring people in. The conduit for the lighting was discussed and it was determined that the conduit for the lights would need to be placed on top of the canopy to not be visible from the sidewalk. There was discussion of the applicant wanting more signage and he stated that the one sign on the front facade was enough for this application. Wahrertbrock requested that the applicant work with the sign company to minimize the damage to the brick as the sign was installed. Motion by Rapp to approve the application for the CDC as proposed for the garage style doors, for the canopy, and for the signage, and the lighting as proposed with the condition thatthe exposed metal conduit be placed on top of the canopy to reduce tite visual impact of it. Second by Eby. Approved 6 — O. 1_0. Updates from staff and reminder .about a possible January 9, -2013, HARC Sign Subcommittee meeting at the Georgetown Municipal Complex and the January 24, 2013, HARC/PIARC Sign Subcommittee meetings at City Council Chambers. Historic and Architectural Review Commission Page 6 of 7 December la, 2012 11. Adjourr>_nzent_ Rapp. adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m_ c77��.13 ApprDee f2 pp, Chair Attest, David Paul, Secretary Historic and Arclhi tectural Review Corvuraission Page 7 of 7 December 13, 2012