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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda_HARC_11.11.2013Notice of Meeting for the Historic and Architectural Review Commission Sign Subcommittee of the City of Georgetown November 11, 2013 at 4:00 PM at Georgetown Municipal Complex, 300-1 Industrial Ave Georgetown, TX 78626 The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the City at least four (4) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 113 East 8th Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. The Historic and Architectural Review Commission Sign Subcommittee is responsible for hearing and taking final action on sign applications, by issuing Certificates of Design Compliance based upon the City Council adopted Downtown Design Guidelines. This is a regular scheduled meeting of the Sign Subcommittee, for consideration and possible action on the following: 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 Review and possible action on the minutes from the October 24, 2013 Sign Subcommittee Meeting. B Public Hearing and possible action on an amended Certificate of Design Compliance for signage at City of Georgetown, Block 40, Lot 7 (SW/PT), .0705 acres, located at 719 S. Main Street (CDC-2013-050). C Discussion regarding the creation of HARC Minor Projects Subcommittee. D 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 __________________, 2013, 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: Review and possible action on the minutes from the October 24, 2013 Sign Subcommittee Meeting. ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: SUBMITTED BY: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Minutes of 10/24/13 Meeting Backup Material HARC Sign Subcommittee Page 1 of 1 Meeting: October 24, 2013 City of Georgetown, Texas Historic and Architectural Review Commission Sign Subcommittee Meeting Minutes Thursday, October 24, 2013 at 5:30 pm Georgetown Court and Council Chambers 101 E. 7th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626 Members present: Nancy Knight, Richard Mee and Tim Urban Staff present: Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner; Andreina Davila, Project Coordinator; Jackson Daly, Executive Assistant; and Karen Frost, Recording Secretary Call to order by Urban at 5:33 p.m. and he read the order of business. The Historic and Architectural Review Commission Sign Subcommittee is responsible for hearing and taking final action on sign applications, by issuing Certificates of Design Compliance based upon the City Council adopted Downtown Design Guidelines. This is a regular scheduled meeting of the Sign Subcommittee, for consideration and possible action on the following: 1. Review and possible action on the minutes from the October 14, 2013 Sign Subcommittee meeting. Motion by Urban to approve the minutes as written. Second by Mee. Approved 3 – 0. 2. Public Hearing and possible action on a Certificate of Design Compliance Request for signage at City of Georgetown, Block 40, Lot 1, 4, .33 acres, located at 114 E. 7th Street. (CDC-2013-048) Synatschk presented the staff report. The applicant seeks Certificate of Design Compliance approval for exterior signage on the primary façade. The request includes one projecting sign above the primary entrance and one window sign. The projecting sign would replace the existing façade sign. The Commissioners did not have any questions for the applicant or Synatschk. The Public Hearing was opened and closed with no speakers coming forth. Motion by Mee to approve the application for CDC as presented. Second by Knight. Approved 3 – 0. 3. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned by the Chair at 5:37 p.m. ________________________ _____________________________ Approved, Tim Urban, Chair Attest, Nancy Knight City of Georgetown, Texas SUBJECT: Public Hearing and possible action on an amended Certificate of Design Compliance for signage at City of Georgetown, Block 40, Lot 7 (SW/PT), .0705 acres, located at 719 S. Main Street (CDC-2013-050). ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant seeks Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) approval from HARC for signage at a High Priority historic structure located in the Area 1 of the Downtown Historic Overlay. Applicant proposes to install new business signage on the windows and canopy, along with portable signage in front of the structure. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. The applicant has paid the required fees. SUBMITTED BY: Matt Synatschk ATTACHMENTS: Description Type CDC-2013-050 Staff Report Backup Material Applicant Supporting Documents Backup Material Georgetown Planning and Development Department Staff Report Historic and Architectural Review Commission 719 South Main Street Certificate of Design Compliance Page 1 of 4 Meeting Date: November 11, 2013 Item: 2 File No: CDC-2013-050 Project Planner: Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner Report Date: November 7, 2013 Staff Recommendation: Approval as proposed Item Description Public Hearing and possible action on an amended Certificate of Design Compliance for signage at City of Georgetown, Block 40, Lot 7 (SW/PT), .0705 acres, located at 719 S. Main Street Item Details Project Name: Georgetown Antiques and Artisans Project Address: 719 South Main Street Location: East side of Courthouse Square Legal Description: City of Georgetown, Block 40, Lot 7 (SW/PT), .0705 acres Overlay: Downtown, Area 1 Applicant/Owner: Russ and Linda Dickson Applicable Guidelines: 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.8, 9.9, 9.13, 9.25 Historic and Architectural Review Commission 719 South Main Street Certificate of Design Compliance Page 2 of 4 Applicant’s Request The applicant seeks Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) approval from HARC for signage at a High Priority historic structure located in the Area 1 of the Downtown Historic Overlay. Applicant proposes to install new business signage on the windows and canopy, along with portable signage in front of the structure. Hanging Sign: Window Sign #1: Window Sign #2: Portable Sign: Height/Width (Total sq ft) .83 ft by 3.33 ft (2.76 sq ft) Colors Brown, White Material MDO and Vinyl Location Hung under canopy on Main Street Height/Width (Total sq ft) 1.67 ft by 5 ft (8.35 sq ft) Colors Antique White Material Vinyl Location Mounted on window Height/Width (Total sq ft) 1.32 ft by 5 ft (6.6 square feet) Colors Antique White Material Vinyl Location Mounted on window Height/Width (Total sq ft) 3 ft by 1.67 ft (5.01 sq ft) Colors Stained wood, antique white Material Wood framed chalkboard sign Location Placed on sidewalk during special events Historic and Architectural Review Commission 719 South Main Street Certificate of Design Compliance Page 3 of 4 Staff Analysis The proposed project is in compliance with the following design guidelines: Guideline 9.1 – Consider the building front as part of an overall sign program. • The proposed signage complements the architecture of the façade of the structure. Guideline 9.2 – A sign shall be subordinate to the overall building composition. • The proposed sign design is in scale with the structure and accents the architectural features, including the Mesker Bros cast iron storefront. Guideline 9.3 – A primary sign should identify the services or businesses offered within. • Each proposed sign design clearly identifies the business housed within the structure. Guideline 9.8 – A window sign may be considered. • The proposed window signage does not exceed 50% of any single window and is less than 30% of all glass. Guideline 9.9 – A hanging sign may be considered • The hanging sign allows the business owner to advertise to pedestrians walking around the Square. Guideline 9.13 – A portable sign may be considered in the Downtown Overlay District • The proposed portable sign will be placed on the sidewalk in front of the business during business hours. Guideline 9.25 – Signage should have a professional quality and finished appearance. • The proposed sign plan is designed to be a permanent signage and will be professionally constructed and installed. Public Comments As of the date of this report, no public comments have been received by the City. Staff Recommendation Historic and Architectural Review Commission 719 South Main Street Certificate of Design Compliance Page 4 of 4 Staff recommends approval of the Certificate of Design Compliance for the following items: 1) Signage Plan as proposed Attachments Applicant’s letter of request, photos, material samples, and renderings Submitted By Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner City of Georgetown, Texas SUBJECT: Discussion regarding the creation of HARC Minor Projects Subcommittee. ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: SUBMITTED BY: Matt Synatschk City of Georgetown, Texas SUBJECT: Adjournment. ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: SUBMITTED BY: