HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_HARC_03.25.2004CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
Thursday, March 25, 2004 at 6:00 P.M.
City Council Chambers
101 East 7th Street. Georgetown, Texas 78626
Commissioners Present: Joe Burke, Clare Easley, Jim Keys, John Chapman (Alternate), John Truehardt,
Mike Sparks, Karalei Nunn, Chris Damon (Alternate), Rick O’Donnell.
Commissioners absent: Beebe Gray, Kelly Burris
Staff Present: Paula Dessler, Quana Childs
A regular meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission, for consideration and possible
action on the following:
Meeting called to order at 6:07
1. Chairman did not appoint alternates at this time.
2. Review of the minutes from the meeting on February 26, 2004.
Motion by Commissioner Easley to waive the reading of the minutes from the February 26,
2004 meeting. Second by Commissioner Sparks. Motion Approved 6-1. (Commissioner
Burke abstained).
Motion by Commissioner Easley to approve the minutes from the January meeting. Second by
Commissioner Chapman. Motion Approved 6-1. (Commissioner Burke abstained).
Chairman appoints alternates Commissioner Damon and Commissioner Chapman.
3. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for Infill construction at the River Place.
Madison Smith and Cliff Whittinsall presented the proposed concept plan for the River Place.
Commission concerned that there is not enough information on details such as façade
materials, lighting, parking and signage. The Commission informed Mr. Gavurnik that the
project is still in the early stages and that they would not be able vote on a Certificate of Design
Compliance. The Commission will approve the preliminary concept plan, but Mr. Gavurnik will
need to return once they nail down more details.
Motion by Commissioner Truehardt to approve the preliminary Concept Plan for the
development with the understanding they must return for review of the exterior design to
include parking, lighting and signage. Second by Commissioner Easley.
Motion Approved 9-0
4. Discussion and possible action on brick samples for Main Street Baptist Church.
Jim Cummings presented the difference between the modular brick and the king-size brick.
Motion by Commissioner Sparks to approve the change to the original Certificate of Design
Compliance to substitute King size brick for modular brick on the exterior of the building.
Second by Commissioner Easley. Motion Denied 9-0.
5. Discussion and possible action on exterior alteration to 204 E. 8th.
Bob Bousquet presented the request changes to the siding. He is requesting to remove the
existing wall shingles, which testing proved to contain asbestos, and return to the existing clap
board underneath.
Motion by Commissioner Truehardt to approve the request. Second by Commissioner
Chapman. Motion Approved 9-0.
7. First Presbyterian Church was not present.
7. Quana reviewed old business in the district.
8. Reminder of the next meeting April 22.
Chairman Burke adjourned the meeting at 7:50 PM
Approved: Attest:
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Joe Burke, Chair Kelly Burris, Secretary