HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_HARC_07.22.2004CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 6:00 P.M.
City Council Chambers
101 East 7th Street. Georgetown, Texas 78626
Commissioners Present: Joe Burke, Jim Keys, John Truehardt, Karalei Nunn, John Chapman (Alternate),
Kelly Burris, Beebe Gray, Rick O’Donnell, Mike Sparks, Clare Easley
Commissioners present but not participating: Chris Damon
Staff Present: Paula Dessler, Carla Benton, Amelia Sondgeroth
A regular meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission, for consideration and possible
action on the following:
Meeting called to order at 6:00
1. Chairman appointed Alternate Commissioner John Chapman.
2. Review of the minutes from the June meeting.
Motion by Commissioner Gray to waive the reading of the minutes from the June meeting.
Second by Commissioner Chapman. Motion Approved 8-0.
Motion By Commissioner Truehardt to approve the minutes from the June meeting. Second by
Commissioner Chapman. Motion Approved 8-0
Commissioner Easley abstained she was not present at the June meeting.
3. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for paint change and signage at 216 W.
University Ave., W.R. Kinslow, Chiropractor.
Applicant pulled the application.
Mike Sparks arrives at 6:10
4. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for parking lot improvements at 901 S. Main St.
The applicant submitted a new site plan at the meeting, parking space dimension was changed.
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Motion by Commissioner Burris to approve the application as submitted with a reference to the
new plan submitted at the meeting Second by Commissioner Easley. Motion Approved 10-0.
5. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for demolition and infill construction at
402 Main St.
Commissioner Easley has abstained from the agenda item due to conflict of interest. She
has filled out the Conflict of Interest affidavit per the Ethics Commission.
Just the residential phase will be reviewed, they will return for the 2nd phase, which will be
commercial. The application only reviewed the Main street building elevation; Commissioner
Nunn would like the applicant to return with the 4th and 5th Street elevations next month. The
following materials and details where described:
-Vinyl windows with wood framing
-Hardi plank and hardi board to replace some of the stone and stucco façade materials
-Composition roofing with some metal detailing
-Parking and garage access through an alley
Motion by Commissioner Nunn to Approve the Main St. building elevation and the overall site
lay out with materials as presented. Second by Commissioner Gray. Motion Approved 9-0
Motion by Commissioner Burrris to approve the removal or demolition of 402 Main St., 104 W .
4th St and 405 Austin Ave. Second by Commissioner Gray. Motion approved 9-0
6. Discussion about the staff position. Amelia explained that we will have a part time position
available and that we are looking for a planner as well as someone who has Historic
Preservation experience. Also the Chair discussed with Amelia some future training for the
new Commissioners as well as existing.
Chairman Burke adjourned the meeting at 7:00 PM
Approved: Attest:
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Joe Burke, Chair Kelly Burris, Secretary