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Historic and Architectural Review Commission
Minutes
Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
Council and Courts Building
101 E. 7th Street Georgetown, TX 78626
Members present: Lee Bain, Chair; Justin Bohls; Patty Eason; Shawn Hood, Richard Mee and
Lawrence Romero.
Commissioners in Training present: Michael Friends and Lynn Williams
Commissioners absent: Nancy Knight, Vice -Chair; and Jan Daum
Staff present: Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner; and Karen Frost, Recording Secretary.
Call to Order by Chair Bain at 6:00 p.m. with the reading of the meeting procedures.
Regular Session
A. Welcome and Meeting Procedures
Legislative Regular Agenda
B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the June 23, 2016 regular meeting.
Motion by Mee to approve the minutes as submitted. Second by Bohls. Approved 5 — 0 — 2
(Knight and Hood absent).
C. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for
exterior alterations to the historic structure located at 1003 South Austin Avenue, bearing the
legal description of Lost Addition, Block 13, Lot 3-4, 7-8, 0.6611 acres.
Synatschk addressed the commission and presented the staff report. The applicant is proposing
to make exterior alterations to the Medium Priority historic structure. The alterations include the
removal of the existing fabric awning on the west fagade to expose the existing canopy,
installation of windows and door in the north fagade, and construction of an addition on the east
fagade. The use is being changed from retail to office space. Staff supports the proposed changes
because it helps break up the long expanse of blank wall, contributing to the pedestrian
environment of the district. Additionally, the new windows and door will not result in the loss of
any character defining features for the structure.
The commission discussed the application. Chair Bain opened and closed the Public Hearing
with no speakers coming forth.
Motion by Bohls to approve the application as presented by the applicant. Second by
Lawrence. Approved 5 — 0. (Knight and Hood absent.)
D. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for an
addition to a commercial structure for the property located at 1104 South Rock Street bearing the
legal description of Stanley Addition, Block 1, Lot 1, 0.45 acres.
Synatschk addressed the commission and presented the staff report. The applicant is requesting
approval for an addition to a Medium Priority historic structure. The addition will consist of
extending the north upper exterior wall approximately 40" in order to align the upper and lower
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exterior walls. In addition to moving the northern exterior wall, the roof over the rear portion of
the structure will be raised approximately 12"-16" in order to match the height of the existing
roof of the upper level. The roofing material for both structures will be metal and the main
exterior color will match the existing color of the structure.
Staff supports the application stating the proposed project has minimal impact on the historic
character of the structure. The alterations are located at the rear of the structure, limiting the
visual impact from the street. In addition, the alterations do not result in the loss of character
defining features for the structure, nor do they create any conjectural features to the structure.
The addition is compatible in scale and materials with the existing structure. The project has no
impact on the primary street facing fagade. The roof alteration is at the rear of the structure and
will not impact the street facing fagade.
The commission discussed the application. Chair Bain opened and closed the Public Hearing
with no speakers coming forth.
Motion by Romero to approve the application as submitted. Second by Bohls. Approved 5 — 0.
(Knight and Hood absent.)
Commissioner Hood took a seat on the dais after the vote on this item.
E. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for infill
construction for the property located at 215 West 3r" Street, bearing the legal description of City
of Georgetown, Block 9, Lots 5 — 6, 7 — 8 (W/PTS).
Synatschk addressed the commission and presented the staff report. The applicant is proposing
construction of a 14 unit multifamily courtyard complex located at the intersection of 3rd and
Rock Streets. The units will be built at the lot lines along 3rd and Rock Streets, enhancing the
street edge and creating a more cohesive pedestrian environment. The parking and service area
will be located along the interior lot lines, minimizing the visibility from the street.
The majority of the structure is two stories in height, with a third story on the northeast corner.
The additional third story and the roof line articulation help break the building in to smaller bays,
maintaining the historic building dimensions. The project incorporates a mix of materials,
including a metal roof, hardie siding and limestone. The diversity of materials provides
additional articulation for the structure, while utilizing materials found throughout the district.
The architectural style of the structure creates a compatible structure for the Downtown Overlay
District, while maintaining a modern feel. The design protects the character of the district, but
also allows the project to be identified as new construction, which is appropriate for the district.
Staff recommends approval of the project.
Rebecca Pfiester, proxy applicant, was available for questions. She updated the staff report and
said that there would only be 12 units now. The commission discussed the application and the
parking situation. Synatschk explained that the commission would not be voting on the parking,
but the applicants are working on alternative and off-site parking plans. There were questions
about the purpose of the cupola and Ms. Pfiester responded that the community room would be
placed in that space. Chair Bain opened and closed the Public Hearing with no speakers coming
forth.
Motion by Mee to approve the application as presented. Second by Bohls. Approved 6 — 0.
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(Knight absent.)
F. Comments or Questions by Commissioners -in -Training
Williams asked why material samples were not required for all applications. Synatschk explained
that samples are generally only required if there are new materials being proposed.
G. Update on Administrative Certificates of Appropriateness issued during the previous month.
Synatschk reported that he approved two administrative COA's for signage in the previous
month.
H. Historic Resource Survey Project Update
Synatschk reported that the consultants were back in the office reviewing all the files and
identifying properties that would need further research or new forms. They expect to be in the
field again in the next couple of months to finalize the report. The presentation and public
hearings are still being scheduled for October. A goal of the project is to update the GIS layers
with pictures and data.
I. Updates on current projects and future meetings.
• Staff is looking into a driving tour for the Commission in the near future.
• The 3rd Monday Main Street Lunch is scheduled for August 151' at 11:30 a.m.
• The next HARC meeting is August 25th at 6:00 p.m.
Adjournment
Motion by Romero, second by Eason to adjourn at 6:45 p.m. Approved 6 — 0. (Knight absent).
Approved, Lee Bain, Chair Attest, Lawrence Romero, Secretary
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