HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_HARC_10.26.2018Notice of Meeting for the
Historic and Architectural Rev iew Commission Demolition Subcommittee
of the City of Georgetown
October 26, 2018 at 10:00 AM
at 406 W. 8th Street Light and Water Works Building, Georgetown, TX 78626
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Regular Session
(This Regular S es s io n may, at any time, b e rec es s ed to convene an Exec utive S es s io n fo r any p urpose
authorized b y the Op en Meetings Act, Texas Go vernment Co d e 551.)
A Th e Subcommittee will meet on site, 150 7 Hart S treet, to review th e property for p ossib le d emolition. If
extra consid eration and time is n eed ed, th e su b committee may return to th e Pla n n ing Dep a rtmen t
office, loca ted a t 4 0 6 W. 8th Street.
Legislativ e Regular Agenda
B Demo lition Sub committee meeting fo r a property lo cated at 1507 Hart St.
Adjournment
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I, Shelley No wling, C ity S ecretary fo r the C ity of Geo rgeto wn, Texas , d o hereby c ertify that this Notice of
Meeting was p o s ted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a p lace read ily acc es s ible to the general p ublic at all times ,
on the ______ d ay o f __________________, 2018, at __________, and remained so p o s ted fo r at leas t 72
c o ntinuo us ho urs p receding the sc heduled time o f s aid meeting.
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S helley No wling, City Sec retary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review
October 26, 2018
SUBJECT:
Demolitio n Subc o mmittee meeting for a prop erty loc ated at 1507 Hart St.
ITEM SUMMARY:
The ap p licant is req ues ting to demolish a res idential, low priority s tructure loc ated at 1507 Hart St. The
ap p licant has provid ed a letter of intent, p ictures of the exis ting s tructure. T he letter of intent references
b o th loss o f s ignific ance and econo mic hard s hip fo r repairs to the struc ture.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Mad is o n Tho mas , AICP, Histo ric & Downtown Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Exhibit 1- His toric Res ource Survey Exhibit
Exhibit 2- Letter of Intent Exhibit
Exhibit 3- Pictures Exhibit
Exhibit 4- Interior Pictures Exhibit
Exhibit 5-Demolition Subcommittee Report Exhibit
Exhibit 6- HARC Demolition Criteria Exhibit
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County Williamson
TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Local District:
Address:1507 Hart St 2016 Survey ID:124929
City Georgetown
HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY FORM
2016 Preservation Priority:Low
SECTION 1
Basic Inventory Information
Owner/Address DELACRUZ, PETE, 602 POWER RD, , GEORGETOWN,TX 78628-3231
Latitude:30.630311 Longitude -97.681312
Addition/Subdivision:S4320 - Outlot Division A
WCAD ID:R529513Legal Description (Lot/Block):OUTLOT DIVISION A, BLOCK 14(PT), 2(PT), ACRES .118
Property Type:Building Structure Object Site District
Current Designations:
NR District Yes No)
NHL NR
(Is property contributing?
RTHL OTHM HTC SAL Local:Other
Date Recorded 2/19/2016Recorded by:CMEC
Other:
Historic Use:GovernmentEducationalDomestic
SocialReligiousRecreation/cultureIndustry/processing
DefenseCommerce/tradeAgriculture
Other:
Current Use:GovernmentEducationalDomestic
SocialReligiousRecreation/cultureIndustry/processingHealthcare
DefenseCommerce/tradeAgriculture
Function
EstimatedActual Source:Visual estimateConstruction Date:1930
Builder:Architect:
Healthcare
Note: See additional photo(s) on page 4
Vacant
Vacant
Current/Historic Name:None/None
Photo direction: Northeast
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County Williamson
TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Local District:
Address:1507 Hart St 2016 Survey ID:124929
City Georgetown
HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY FORM
2016 Preservation Priority:Low
SECTION 2
Architectural Description
General Architectural Description:
One-story Craftsman style duplex clad in wood siding with a rectangular plan, clipped front gable roof with exposed
purlins, and two side-by-side single doors.
Relocated
Additions, modifications:Relocated, porch removed, doors replaced, and some windows boarded
Historic age building but does not appear in 1974 historic aerial
Stylistic Influence(s)
Queen Anne
Second Empire
Greek Revival
Eastlake
Italianate
Log traditional
Exotic Revival
Colonial Revival
Romanesque Revival
Renaissance Revival
Folk Victorian
Shingle
Monterey
Beaux Arts
Tudor Revival
Mission
Neo-Classical
Gothic Revival
Moderne
Craftsman
Spanish Colonial
Art Deco
Prairie
Pueblo Revival
Other:
Commercial Style
Post-war Modern
No Style
Ranch
International
Gable Hipped Gambrel Shed Flat w/parapet
Structural Details
Roof Form
Mansard Pyramid Other:
Wood shingles Tile Composition shingles Metal Other:
Roof Materials
Wall Materials
Metal
Brick
Wood Siding
Stucco
Siding: Other
Stone
Glass
Wood shingles
Asbestos
Log
Vinyl
Terra Cotta
Other:
Concrete
Fixed Wood sash Double hung Casement Metal sash
Windows
Decorative Screenwork
Other:
Single door Double door With transom With sidelights
Doors (Primary Entrance)
Other:
Plan
Irregular
L-plan
Four Square
T-plan
Rectangular
Modified L-plan 2-room Open ShotgunCenter Passage
Other
Bungalow
Chimneys
Brick StuccoStone Corbelled Caps
Interior Exterior
Other
Specify #0
PORCHES/CANOPIES
Form:Shed Roof Hipped RoofFlat Roof Gabled Roof Inset Other
Support
Suspension rods
Box columns Classical columns
Wood posts (plain)
Spindlework
Wood posts (turned)
Tapered box supports
Masonry pier
Other:
Fabricated metal
Jigsaw trim
Suspension cables
Materials:Metal FabricWood Other:
# of stories:1 PartialNone FullBasement:
Ancillary Buildings
Garage Barn Shed Other:
Landscape/Site Features
Stone
Sidewalks
Wood
Terracing
Concrete
Drives Well/cistern Gardens
Other materials:Brick
Other
Landscape Notes:
Wood
Two single doors side by side
N/A
N/A
None
None
None
Unknown
Asphalt
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County Williamson
TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Local District:
Address:1507 Hart St 2016 Survey ID:124929
City Georgetown
HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY FORM
2016 Preservation Priority:Low
SECTION 3
Historical Information
Immigration/Settlement
Religion/Spirituality
Commerce
Law/Government
Science/Technology
Communication
Military
Social/Cultural
Education
Natural Resources
Transportation
Exploration
Planning/Development
Other
Health
Applicable National Register (NR) Criteria:
National State LocalLevel of Significance:
Integrity:
Setting Feeling
Location
Association
Design Materials Workmanship
Yes NoIndividually Eligible?Undetermined
Is prior documentation available
for this resource?Yes No Not known
General Notes: (Notes from 2007 Survey: porch gable collapsed; moved)
Associated Historical Context:Agriculture Architecture Arts
C
D
B
A Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad pattern of our history
Associated with the lives of persons significant in our past
Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction or represents the work of a
master, or possesses high artistic value, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components
lack individual distinctions
Has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history
Areas of Significance:
Periods of Significance:
Integrity notes:See Section 2
Yes NoWithin Potential NR District?Undetermined
Yes NoIs Property Contributing?Undetermined
High Medium
Priority:
Low Explain:Property lacks integrity
Other Info:
Type:HABS Survey Other
Documentation details
2007 survey
Contact Survey Coordinator
History Programs Division, Texas
Historical Commission
512/463-5853
history@thc.state.tx.us
Questions?
1984 ID:Not Recorded2007 ID:589
2007 Survey Priority:Low 1984 Survey Priority:Not Recorded
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County Williamson
TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Local District:
Address:1507 Hart St 2016 Survey ID:124929
City Georgetown
HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY FORM
2016 Preservation Priority:Low
Additional Photos
EastPhoto Direction
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The Project Scope Summary:
This application is for a CoA relating to the demolition of an unoccupied home at 1507 Hart
Street. The home was originally built on Rock Street in the 1930’s and was moved to Hart Street
in 2007. The style of the original home is a minimal traditional with simple craftsman elements.
The structure has been used as a home and most recently as a barber shop. The home is cur-
rently classified as Low Priority and was previously classified as Low Priority in the 2007 survey.
The home is not listed in the 1984 Survey.
The home no longer demonstrates any characteristics of its former style and it most certainly
detracts from the character of its new neighborhood. It currently constitutes a hazard to any-
one wishing to occupy it and it would be financially unwise to attempt to repair it. Mr. Dela
Cruz has been advised by several Architects and builders that the structure is not salvageable.
The intent of the request to demolish the home is to allow for the construction of a new livable
home on the site. When the home was moved to the site, the house movers dismantled much
of the structure and then broke the roof structural system in the moving process. They also im-
properly braced the added-on porch system and it partially collapsed in the move. When the
house was placed on the new site the home movers did not repair the structure, leaving it un-
usable. The owner, Mr. Dela Cruz was unable to afford to repair the home.
So, please consider allowing the owner to demolish the home and build a new home for himself
and his family.
We appreciate the opportunity to present this project to HARC.
Sincerely,
J. Bryant Boyd, AIA
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HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION
DEMOLITION SUBCOMMITTEE
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
FILE NUMBER:
MEETING DATE:
MEETING LOCATION:
APPLICANT:
SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
COMMENTS
Applicant:
Subcommittee:
What is the existing (structural) condition of the structure? Are there any structural changes that
should be made to the structure for re‐occupancy?
Would the original owner be able to recognize the structure today? What changes have been made to
the structure (excluding cosmetic features)? Are structural changes needed to bring back the
structure to its original design?
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File Number:
Meeting Date:
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May the structure, in whole or in part, be preserved or restored?
May the structure be moved (relocated) without incurring any damages?
Does the structure, including any additions or alterations, represent a historically significant style,
architecture, craftsmanship, event or theme?
Are there any materials or unique features that can be salvaged? If so, which ones?
Other comments
RECOMMENDATION
Approval
Approval with Conditions:
Disapproval
Based on:
Subcommittee Chair Signature (or representative) Date
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Sec. 3.13.030. - Certificate of Appropriateness—HARC Approval.
F. Criteria for Approval for Relocation, Removal or Demolition of a Historic Landmark or
Contributing Historic Structure.
1. The Historic and Architectural Review Commission shall use circumstances or items that are
unique to the building or structure proposed to be relocated, removed or demolished when
reviewing the application.
2. The Historic and Architectural Review Commission shall make the following findings when
considering a request for demolition or relocation of a structure:
a. Loss of Significance.
i. The applicant has provided information that the building or structure is no longer
historically, culturally or architecturally significant, or is no longer contributing to the
historic overlay district; and
ii. The applicant has established that the building or structure has undergone significant
and irreversible changes, which have caused the building or structure to lose the
historic, cultural or architectural significance, qualities or features which qualified the
building or structure for such designation; and
iii. The applicant has demonstrated that any changes to the building or structure were
not caused either directly or indirectly by the owner, and were not due to intentional or
negligent destruction, or lack of maintenance rising to the level of a demolition by
neglect; and
iv. Demolition or relocation of the building or structure will not cause significant adverse
effect on the historic overlay district or the City's historic resources; or
b. Unreasonable Economic Hardship.
i. The applicant has demonstrated that the property owner cannot take reasonable,
practical or viable measures to adaptively use, rehabilitate or restore the building or
structure, or make reasonable beneficial use of, or realize a reasonable rate of return
on a building or structure unless the building or structure may be demolished or
relocated; and
ii. The applicant must prove that the structure cannot be reasonably adapted for any
other feasible use, which would result in a reasonable rate of return; or
c. There is a compelling public interest that justifies relocation, removal or demolition of the
structure.
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