HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_HARC_10.10.2014Notice of Meeting for the
Historic and Architectural Review Commission Historic and Architectural Review
Commission Sign Subcommittee
of the City of Georgetown
October 13, 2014 at 4:00 PM
at Georgetown Municipal Complex, 300-1 Industrial Ave Georgetown, TX 78626
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Regular Session
(This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A The Historic and Architectural Review Commission (HARC) Sign Subcommittee, appointed by
the Commission, is responsible for hearing and taking final action on Certificates of Design
Compliance applications for Signage based upon the City Council adopted Downtown and Old
Town Design Guidelines and Unified Development Code. The 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 minutes unless stated otherwise by the Commission)
Questions from Commission to Staff and Applicant
Comments from Citizens*
Applicant Response
Commission Deliberative Process
Commission Action
*Those who wish to speak must turn in a speaker form, located at the back of the room, to the
recording secretary before the item they wish to address begins. Each speaker will be permitted to
address the Commission one time only for a maximum of three minutes.
Legislative Regular Agenda
B Discussion and possible approval of the minutes from the September 25, 2014 Sign Subcommittee
Meeting.
C Public hearing and possible action on a Certificate of Design Compliance for business signage at
Glasscock Addition, Block 5, Lot 5 (SW/PT), 6(SW/PT), 0.16 acres located at 415 West 10th
Street. (CDC-2014-037)
Adjournment
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice
of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public
at all times, on the ______ day of __________________, 2014, at __________, and remained so
posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
____________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
The Historic and Architectural Review Commission (HARC) Sign Subcommittee, appointed by
the Commission, is responsible for hearing and taking final action on Certificates of Design
Compliance applications for Signage based upon the City Council adopted Downtown and Old
Town Design Guidelines and Unified Development Code. The 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 minutes unless stated otherwise by the Commission)
Questions from Commission to Staff and Applicant
Comments from Citizens*
Applicant Response
Commission Deliberative Process
Commission Action
*Those who wish to speak must turn in a speaker form, located at the back of the room, to the
recording secretary before the item they wish to address begins. Each speaker will be permitted to
address the Commission one time only for a maximum of three minutes.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
SUBMITTED BY:
Karen Frost, Recording Secretary
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible approval of the minutes from the September 25, 2014 Sign Subcommittee
Meeting.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
na
SUBMITTED BY:
Karen Frost, Recording Secretary
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
HARC SS Minutes 09.25.14 Backup Material
Historic and Architectural Review Commission Sign Subcommittee Page 1 of 1
Meeting: September 25, 2014
City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review Commission Meeting Sign Subcommittee
Minutes
Thursday, September 25, 2014 at 5:30 p.m.
Council and Courts Building
101 E. 7th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626
Members present: Nancy Knight, Chair; Richard Mee and Mary Jo Winder
Commissioners absent: none
Staff present: Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner; Andreina Davila, Project Coordinator; and Karen Frost,
Recording Secretary.
A. Call to Order by Knight at 5:35 p.m. with the reading of the meeting procedures.
* 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.
This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code 551.
Legislative Agenda:
B. Discussion and possible approval of the minutes from the August 28, 2014 Sign Subcommittee
Meeting.
Motion by Mee to approve the minutes as submitted. Second by Winder. Approved 3 – 0.
C. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) for
business signage for the property located at 108 West 8th Street, bearing the legal description of City of
Georgetown, Block 51, Lot 3(PT), 0.05 acres (CDC‐2014‐035).
Synatschk presented the staff report. The applicant is requesting business signage to be installed above
the primary entrance to the structure, on the store front windows and a portable sign for display during
business hours. The colors, placement and size of the proposed signage meet the design guidelines.
Ray Shawley, the applicant’s agent was available for questions. Mee clarified that the red on the signage
would be the same color as the brick. Shawley responded the red was not quite the same but it would
blend well.
Knight opened the Public Hearing and with no speakers coming forth, closed it.
Motion by Mee to approve the CDC for signage at 108 W. 8th as presented. Second by Winder.
Approved 3 – 0.
Adjournment. Knight adjourned the meeting at 5:38 p.m.
________________________________ __________________________________
Approved, Nancy Knight, Chair Attest, Richard Mee
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Public hearing and possible action on a Certificate of Design Compliance for business signage at
Glasscock Addition, Block 5, Lot 5 (SW/PT), 6(SW/PT), 0.16 acres located at 415 West 10th
Street. (CDC-2014-037)
ITEM SUMMARY:
The City of Georgetown is in receipt of an application for signage for a new business located at
415 West 10th Street. The signage request includes 1.) a metal channel, flush-mounted sign above
the primary entrance, and 2.) a flush mounted sign adjacent to the secondary entrance.
Staff recommends approval of the request. An affirmative vote of the Sign Subcommittee is
required for approval of the CDC application.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None, the applicant paid the required fees.
SUBMITTED BY:
Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
CDC-2014-017 Staff Report Backup Material
CDC-2014-037 Exhibit 1 Backup Material
Georgetown Downtown and Community Services Department Staff Report
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
CDC-2014-037 415 West 10th Street Page 1 of 3
Meeting Date: October 23, 2014 Agenda Item: C
File Number: CDC-2014-037
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
Public hearing and possible action on a Certificate of Design Compliance for business signage
at Glasscock Addition, Block 5, Lot 5 (SW/PT), 6(SW/PT), 0.16 acres, located at 415 West 10th
Street. (CDC-2014-037).
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
Project Name: Threads business signage
Applicant: Ray Shawley, Affordable Signs
Project Address: 415 West 10th Street
Legal Description: Glasscock Addition, Block 5, Lot 5 (SW/PT), 6(SW/PT), 0.16 acres
Historic Overlay: Downtown, Area 2
APPLICANT’S REQUEST
The City of Georgetown is in receipt of an application for business signage for a new business
located at 415 West 10th Street. The signage request includes a metal channel cut flush
mounted sign mounted above the primary entrance, and a flush mounted sign mounted
adjacent to the secondary entrance.
Sign Type Flush mounted
Size 12.5 sq feet
Materials Channel cut non-illuminated metal letters
Location Balcony above the primary entrance door
Sign Type Flush mounted
Size 12.5 sq feet
Materials Printed aluminum
Location Mounted adjacent to secondary entrance
Georgetown Downtown and Community Services Department Staff Report
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
CDC-2014-037 415 West 10th Street Page 2 of 3
HISTORIC CONTEXT
Date of construction: 2012
Historic Resources Survey Priority: 1984 - Not Recorded
2007 - Not Recorded
National Register Designation: Non Contributing Structure in NR District
Texas Historical Commission Designation: No State Designation
STAFF ANALYSIS
The applicant is requesting signage for the non-historic structure located at 415 West 10th
Street, within Area 2 of the Downtown Overlay District. Originally built in 2012 as a residence,
the structure is being converted to commercial use as a clothing consignment shop. The use is
appropriate for the base zoning district, entitling the applicant for commercial signage.
Design Guidelines 9.1 and 9.2 state that the sign should respect the overall building
composition and be subordinate to the primary façade. Installing the metal channel cut sign on
the balcony limits the impact on the primary façade and blends with the architecture of the
structure. The flush mounted sign adjacent to the secondary entrance is appropriate signage
for the parking area.
Flush mounted signs are limited to 1 square foot per linear foot of façade width. The south
façade is 38’ in width, while the west façade is 48’ in width. Each 12.5 square foot sign is
within the limits outlined by Design Guideline 9.6. The proposed signs are compatible with the
structure and will be professionally constructed and installed.
Staff is concerned regarding the impact on the primarily residential area to the south of the
subject property; however, the surrounding properties on the north, east and west sides are
commercial properties. No additional lighting is proposed for the new signage, which limits
the impact on the residential properties. Therefore, the signage is appropriate for the location.
APPLICABLE DESIGN GUIDELINES
9.1 Consider the building front as part of an overall sign program.
9.2 A sign shall be subordinate to the overall building composition.
9.3 A primary sign should identify the services or business offered within.
9.6 A flush mounted wall sign may be considered
9.19 Use colors for the sign that are compatible with those of the building front.
9.25 Signage should have a professional quality and a finished appearance.
Georgetown Downtown and Community Services Department Staff Report
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
CDC-2014-037 415 West 10th Street Page 3 of 3
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the signage as proposed.
As of the date of this report, no public comments have been received by the City.
ATTACHMENTS
Renderings and Letter of Intent
SUBMITTED BY
Matt Synatschk
PUBLIC COMMENTS
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Karen Frost, Recording Secretary