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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_HARC_12.10.2020Notice of Meeting for the Historic and Architectural Rev iew Commission of the City of Georgetown December 10, 2020 at 6:00 P M at Teleconference T he C ity of G eorgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require as s is tance in partic ipating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reas onable as s is tance, adaptations , or ac commodations will be provided upon request. P leas e c ontact the C ity S ec retary's O ffic e, at leas t three (3) days prior to the sc heduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or C ity Hall at 808 Martin Luther King Jr. S treet, G eorgetown, T X 78626 for additional information; T T Y users route through R elay Texas at 711. The r egular me e ti ng will conve ne at 6:00pm on De ce mber 10, 2020 via te le confe re nc e. 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A Discussion on how the H istoric and Architectural Review Commission virtual conference will be conducted, to include options for public comments and how the public may address the Commission -- Sofia Nelson, C N U -A, P lanning Director B T he His toric and Architec tural R eview C ommis s ion, appointed by the Mayor and the C ity C ouncil, is respons ible for hearing and taking final ac tion on applic ations , by is s uing C ertific ates of Appropriatenes s based upon the C ity C ounc il adopted Downtown Design G uidelines and Unified Development C ode. Welcome and Meeting Procedures: · S taff P resentation · Applicant P res entation (Limited to ten minutes unles s stated otherwise by the C ommission.) · Q uestions from C ommission to S taff and Applicant · C omments from C itizens* · Applicant R es ponse · C ommission Deliberative P rocess · C ommission Action * O nce s taff and the ap p licant have ad d res s ed q ues tio ns from the C o mmis s io ners , the C hair o f the C ommission will open the pub lic hearing. T he c hair will ask if anyo ne would like to s peak. To speak, clic k on the "R ais e Your Hand " optio n at the b o tto m of the Zoom meeting web p age. Yo ur d evic e will be remotely un-muted and you may s p eak for three minutes . P leas e s tate yo ur name and address clearly. A speaker may allot their time to another s p eaker for a maximum of 6 minutes . If a memb er of the public wis hes to allot their time to ano ther s peaker, they may d o s o when their name is called by the C hair. P lease remember that all comments and questions mus t b e addressed to the C o mmis s io n, and p leas e be patient while we o rganize the s p eakers d uring the pub lic hearing portion. W hen yo ur time is over, your device will be muted again. •After everyo ne who has asked to speak has spoken, the C hair will clos e the pub lic hearing and p ro vide a few minutes of rebuttal time to the applic ant if they s o c hoose. P ublic Wishing to Address the B oard O n a s ubjec t that is posted on this agenda: P lease fill out a speaker regis tration form whic h can be found at the Board meeting. C learly print your name, the letter of the item on which you wish to speak, and pres ent it to the S taff Liais on, preferably prior to the start of the meeting. You will be c alled forward to speak when the Board cons iders that item. O n a s ubjec t not posted on the agenda: P ersons may add an item to a future Board agenda by filing a written request with the S taff Liais on no later than one week prior to the Board meeting. T he reques t must include the Page 2 of 66 s peaker's name and the spec ific topic to be addres s ed with sufficient information to inform the board and the public . F or Board Liaison c ontact information, pleas e logon to http://government.georgetown.org/c ategory/boards -commissions /. C At the time of posting, no pers ons had s igned up to address the Board. L egislativ e Regular Agenda D C ons ideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the November 12, 2020 regular meeting of the His toric and Architec tural R eview C ommis s ion. - Mirna G arcia, Management Analys t E P ublic Hearing and Possible Action on a reques t for a Certificate of Appropriateness (C O A) for the addition of a porch, patio or dec k and a 5’-2” setback encroac hment into the required 6’ s ide (north) setback for Lot 3 to allow a patio and dec k s tructure 0’-10” from the lot line at the property loc ated at 409 E. University Avenue, bearing the legal des cription of Lots 3-4 and the south part of Lot 2, Block 25, G las s coc k Addition. – Britin Bostick, Downtown & His toric P lanner F Updates , C ommis s ioner questions, and c omments . - S ofia Nels on, P lanning Director G P resentation and dis cus s ion of the s alvage and re-us e of materials, following up on the HAR C approval of the demolition of the low priority struc ture at 1002 E. 14th S treet with the c ondition that the wood floors be salvaged for re-us e. Adjournment Ce rtificate of Posting I, R obyn Densmore, C ity S ecretary for the C ity of G eorgetown, Texas, do hereby c ertify that this Notic e of Meeting was posted at C ity Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. S treet, G eorgetown, T X 78626, a plac e readily acc es s ible to the general public as required by law, on the _____ day of _________________, 2020, at __________, and remained s o posted for at leas t 72 c ontinuous hours prec eding the s cheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ R obyn Dens more, C ity S ec retary Page 3 of 66 City of Georgetown, Texas Historic and Architectural Review December 10, 2020 S UB J E C T: C onsideration and pos s ible ac tion to approve the minutes from the November 12, 2020 regular meeting of the Historic and Arc hitectural R eview C ommission. - Mirna G arc ia, Management Analyst IT E M S UMMARY: F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: . S UB MIT T E D B Y: Mirna G arcia, Management Analys t AT TAC H ME N T S: Description Type minutes Backup Material Page 4 of 66 Historic and Architectural Review Commission Page 1 of 5 Meeting: November 12, 2020 City of Georgetown, Texas Historic and Architectural Review Commission Minutes November 12, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Teleconference Meeting: https://bit.ly/30PPuBH The regular meeting convened at 6:00PM on November 12, 2020 via teleconference at: https://bit.ly/30PPuBH To participate by phone: Call in number: (301)715-8592 or Toll Free: 833-548-0276 Webinar ID#: 922-4336-7356 Password: 541609 Public Comment was allowed via the conference call number or the “ask a question” function on the video conference option; no in-person input was allowed. Members present: Amanda Parr, Chair; Art Browner; Catherine Morales; Karalei Nunn; Faustine Curry; Terry Asendorf-Hyde; Pam Mitchell; Robert McCabe Members absent: Steve Johnston Staff present: Britin Bostick, Historic Planner; Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst; Nat Waggoner, Long Range Planning Manager Call to order by Commissioner Parr at 6:00 pm. 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. Discussion on how the Historic and Architectural Review Commission virtual conference will be conducted, to include options for public comments and how the public may address the Commission. – Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director B. The Historic and Architectural Review Commission, appointed by the Mayor and the City Council, is responsible for hearing and taking final action on applications, by issuing Certificates of Appropriateness based upon the City Council adopted Downtown Design Guidelines and Unified Development Code. 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 *Once staff and the applicant have addressed questions from the Commissioners, the Chair of the Commission will open the public hearing. If a member of the public would like to provide comments on the agenda item under discussion, the chair will ask if Page 5 of 66 Historic and Architectural Review Commission Page 2 of 5 Meeting: November 12, 2020 anyone would like to speak. To speak, please identify yourself by either entering your name, address and item number on the Q/A chat on your screen. When your name is called you will have up to 3 minutes. A speaker may allot their time to another speaker for a maximum of 6 minutes. If a member of the public wished to allot their time to another speaker, they may do so when their name is called by the Chair. Please remember that all comments and questions must be addressed to the Commission, and please be patient while we organize the speakers during the public hearing portion. After everyone who has asked to speak has spoken, the Chair will close the public hearing and provide a few minutes of rebuttal time to the applicant if they so choose. On a subject not posted on the agenda: Persons may add an item to a future Board agenda by filing a written request with the Staff Liaison no later than one week prior to the Board meeting. The request must include the speaker's name and the specific topic to be addressed with sufficient information to inform the board and the public. For Board Liaison contact information, please logon to http://government.georgetown.org/category/boards-commissions/. Public Wishing to Address the Board C. At the time of posting, no persons had signed up to address the Board. Legislative Regular Agenda D. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the October 22, 2020 regular meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission. - Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst Motion to approve Item C by Commissioner Morales. Second by Commissioner Nunn. Approved (6-0). E. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for the demolition of a low priority residential structure at the property located at 1103 Rock Street, bearing the legal description 0.129 acres out of the northwest part of Block 65, Lost Addition. – Britin Bostick, Downtown & Historic Planner Staff report by Bostick. The applicant is requesting HARC approval for the demolition of a Low Priority structure under the criteria of loss of significance found in UDC Sec. 3.13.030.F2.a. The Demolition Subcommittee met on 10/15/20 and recommended approval of the request with condition that the food floor and clawfoot tub be salvaged if practicable and that if asbestos is present, that it be removed in accordance with City procedures and State requirements. Page 6 of 66 Historic and Architectural Review Commission Page 3 of 5 Meeting: November 12, 2020 The 1905 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from November of that year shows only two structures on that half of the block, one of which was likely a shed or barn and the other an outbuilding for a large home on the southeast corner of the block. By 1925, when the next Sanborn map was drawn, the house had been altered again to have a large porch along the rear south side, which has since been partially enclosed, and the same porch on the north side, which has since been removed. G. W. Risner owned the property from 1919 to October 1, 1925, when he and his wife Elpha sold the property to W. M. Waxler for $2,500. The Sanborn map from that that same month indicates that the modifications were made by the Risners. The aerial photos from c. 1934 provided by Special Collections at Southwestern University do not provide a clear view of the house, although the roof appears to be consistent with the 1925 footprint. William Waxler died on February 6, 1934, and his heirs sold the property to Walter Barker on April 4, 1939 for $700. Walter and Mamie Barker sold the property to C. B. and Maud Lunsford on September 20, 1939 for $750, and Lunsford sold it to Ann Anderson on December 6, 1956 for $4,500. Ann Anderson was likely the owner when the asbestos siding was installed, which is when th e north side porch may have been removed, and her heirs sold the property to Wanda Ross on August 28, 1995. It is not clear when part of the rear porch was enclosed, and that portion of the house does not currently have asbestos siding. The 1984 Historic Resource Survey photo of the property shows that the second-floor addition was added after 1984, and it may have been added during Ross’s ownership, from 1995 to 2019. Patti Colbert purchased the property on August 7, 2019, and Landon Smith is the current owner. The style of the house that remains visible can be described as Folk, Side-Gabled Hall-and- Parlor with a rear extension. The house may have had more ornamentation at one time, but it appears to have been a simply constructed, vernacular (domestic and functional) house with gabled ends, wood siding and windows and a gable feature over the front porch. The Sanborn maps indicate that the original house on this property evolved over time and changed footprint, porches and likely the roof, but remained a s ingle story until the second floor and balcony were added, likely after 1995. The house has a simple floor plan with a front bedroom, living room, dining area and kitchen, and the portion of the enclosed porch has been turned into a bathroom and laundry area. The second-floor addition provided additional living or bedroom space. The interior of the first floor is in fairly good condition; however, the pier and beam foundation is experiencing failure and the second floor addition both has and is causing water damage. The pier and beam foundation is currently supported by a number of stacked concrete blocks, many of which are leaning to the side rather than providing stable support, and the floor joists and beams show signs of deterioration, including termite damage, and will require replacement. The second floor addition, which is neither compatible with the historic portion of the structure nor well-constructed, has caused water damage to the front porch roof and some of the construction materials appear to have been left in the porch feature, which was once a gable. The wood windows are intact and some may be repairable, but the wood siding, of which there are several different types visible, is brittle and would not be successfully reused. Based on the condition of the foundation and the exterior, as well as the impacts of the second floor addition, the historic fabric of the structure has decayed to the point that much of it would require replacement, and extensive removal of flooring and walls may be required to replace the Page 7 of 66 Historic and Architectural Review Commission Page 4 of 5 Meeting: November 12, 2020 foundation and secure it for future use. Replacement of most of the roof structure would also be required, effectively leaving little historic fabric. The applicant, Landon Smith, addressed the Commission. He explained that he obtained bids from contractors and showed a letter to the Commission describing the bid and cost for the project. He also explained other bids obtained; one contractor did not provide a bid because they could not salvage the structure, another bid charged minimum $25,000 for foundation repair only. Smith wants to salvage the structure but it is difficult to obtain a bid because contractors are unsure of the structure’s stability. Chair Parr explained to the Commission that she asked Smith to provide these bids to the Commission. The Demolition Subcommittee approves with the conditions by staff. There was discussion by members of the Commission about what can be salvaged. Smith also explained that a letter was mailed to surrounding homeowners about the project. He received letters in support, no one was opposed. Chair Parr opened and closed the Public Hearing as no one signed up to speak. Motion to approve Item E (2020-48-COA) as presented by staff by Commissioner Morales. Second by Commissioner Curry. Approved (6-0). F. Presentation and discussion of the Local Historic Landmark Designation Presentation by Bostick. Bostick explained that the Commission has never reviewed Historic Landmark Designation applications before. However, this is a new application type that the Commission will start to see as new applications are submitted. Staff want to ensure the Commission is familiar with the application type, as one was received. Bostick explained the process to designate a local landmark, the criteria used to designate a Historic Landmark, and the review requirements for changes to the property created by the Historic Landmark. Bostick also presented the flyer that was created to provide information about Historic Landmark Designation. Landmarks are resources that have been officially recognized by the City of Georgetown for their outstanding historical, cultural, or architectural significance. Designation as a historic landmark requires approval by HARC and City Council, and the property owner must be in support of the designation and sign the application. The historic landmark designation applies requirements for the approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior modifications to the landmark. G. Updates, Commissioner questions, and comments – Sofia Nelson, Planning Director Waggoner provided an update to the Commission regarding small area planning. Waggoner explained the directive from City Council regarding the San Jose and TRG neighborhoods, and the work that has been completed to obtain feedback from the neighborhoods. A request for Page 8 of 66 Historic and Architectural Review Commission Page 5 of 5 Meeting: November 12, 2020 proposal for professional consultant assistance to help develop plans for the neighborhoods has been submitted. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Asendorf-Hyde. Second by Commissioner Morales. Meeting adjourned at 7:22 pm ________________________________ _________________________________ Approved, Amanda Parr, Chair Attest, Terri Asendorf-Hyde, Secretary Page 9 of 66 City of Georgetown, Texas Historic and Architectural Review December 10, 2020 S UB J E C T: Public Hearing and P ossible Action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (C O A) for the addition of a porc h, patio or deck and a 5’-2” s etbac k enc roachment into the required 6’ side (north) s etbac k for Lot 3 to allow a patio and deck struc ture 0’-10” from the lot line at the property located at 409 E. Univers ity Avenue, bearing the legal desc ription of Lots 3-4 and the s outh part of Lot 2, Bloc k 25, G lassc ock Addition. – Britin Bos tic k, Downtown & Historic P lanner IT E M S UMMARY: T he ap p licant is req uesting HAR C approval fo r a patio c o ver over the exis ting wood dec k o n the north s ide of the high priority his toric s truc ture, as well as a s etbac k modific ation to allo w the cons tructio n of additional wood dec k and the patio cover o ver the exis ting and proposed new dec k. T he lo catio n of the lot lines relative to the req uested struc tures requires a s etbac k mo d ificatio n fo r the p atio and deck struc tures , which are propos ed to be 10’-10” from the north property line. F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: None. T he applicant has paid the required application fees . S UB MIT T E D B Y: Britin Bostick, Downtown & His toric P lanner AT TAC H ME N T S: Description Type Staff Report Cover Memo Exhibit 1 - Location Map Exhibit Exhibit 2 - Letter of Intent Exhibit Exhibit 3 - Plans & Specifications Exhibit Exhibit 4 - His toric Resource Surveys Exhibit Exhibit 5 - Texas His torical Commis s ion Review Letter Exhibit Exhibit 6 - Public Comment Exhibit Staff Pres entation Pres entation Page 10 of 66 Planning Department Staff Report Historic and Architectural Review Commission 2020-31-COA – 409 E. University Avenue Page 1 of 7 Meeting Date: December 10, 2020 File Number: 2020-31-COA AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION Public Hearing and Possible Action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for the addition of a porch, patio or deck and a 5’-2” setback encroachment into the required 6’ side (north) setback for Lot 3 to allow a patio and deck structure 0’-10” from the lot line at the property located at 409 E. University Avenue, bearing the legal description of Lots 3-4 and the south part of Lot 2 of Block 25 of the Glasscock Addition. AGENDA ITEM DETAILS Project Name: 409 E. University Patio Cover Applicant: Ruth Zane Property Owner: Jeffrey & Ruth Zane Property Address: 409 E. University Avenue Legal Description: Lots 3-4 and the south part of Lot 2 of Block 25 of the Glasscock Addition Historic Overlay: Old Town Overlay District Case History: N/A HISTORIC CONTEXT Date of construction: 1886 (HRS) Historic Resources Survey Level of Priority: High National Register Designation: Individually Listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the George Irvine House Texas Historical Commission Designation: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (1988) APPLICANT’S REQUEST HARC:  Addition of a porch, patio or deck  Setback modification STAFF ANALYSIS The Applicant is requesting HARC approval for a detached patio cover at the rear of the existing high priority historic structure, which is known as the George Irvine House. The patio cover is proposed to be constructed of wood posts and beams, similar to a pergola, but with a clear plastic material for the roof of the structure to serve as rain protection while allowing light through the material, which comes in 26” x 12’-0” panels. The roofed structure would be approximately 14’ tall with an 18’ width and 28’ length (504 sq. ft.), to cover part of the existing wood deck, which is approximately 634 sq. ft. The applicant is also requesting screening to enclose the deck and protect against insects. Page 11 of 66 Planning Department Staff Report Historic and Architectural Review Commission 2020-31-COA – 409 E. University Avenue Page 2 of 7 The Official Texas Historical Building Marker for the George Irvine House reads: “Scottish Native George Irvine (1841-1936) built this two-story frame home for his family in 1886. The founder of the Irvine Brothers Lumber Co. (later the Belford Lumber Co.), Irvine was a civic leader who served on the school board, the city council, and the vestry of Grace Episcopal Church. In 1922 he sold the house to Postmaster Simon J. Enochs, who made modifications to its original Italianate detailing in the 1930s. As the George Irvine House is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, any projects that would alter the exterior must be reviewed by the Texas Historical Commission (THC). The applicant has completed that review process and provided the letter of approval from the THC with their application. The project was found by the THC to comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, which is one of the approval criteria for HARC. APPLICABLE DESIGN GUIDELINES The following guidelines are applicable to the proposed scope of work in accordance with the adopted Downtown and Old Town Design Guidelines: GUIDELINES FINDINGS CHAPTER 14 – DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR INFILL CONSTRUCTION AND ADDITIONS IN THE OLD TOWN OVERLAY DISTRICT 14.11 Avoid alterations that would damage historic features.  Avoid alterations that would hinder the ability to interpret the design character of the original building or period of significance.  Alterations that seek to imply an earlier period than that of the building are inappropriate. Complies Proposed addition does not alter or remove historic features and is proposed to have minimal impact on the historic structure. 14.12 An addition shall be compatible in scale, materials, and character with the main building.  An addition shall relate to the building in mass, scale, and form. It should be designed to remain subordinate to the main structure.  An addition to the front of a building is usually inappropriate. Partially Complies Patio addition is proposed to use a plastic material, which is not consistent with the materials of the historic structure. However, the material does have minimal visual impact on the historic structure and is of a scale and location that are compatible with the historic structure. 14.13 Design a new addition such that the original character can be clearly seen.  In this way, a viewer can understand the history of changes that have occurred to the building.  An addition should be distinguishable from the original building, even in subtle ways, Complies Proposed addition does not obscure the character of the historic structure and can be distinguished from the original building. Page 12 of 66 Planning Department Staff Report Historic and Architectural Review Commission 2020-31-COA – 409 E. University Avenue Page 3 of 7 GUIDELINES FINDINGS CHAPTER 14 – DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR INFILL CONSTRUCTION AND ADDITIONS IN THE OLD TOWN OVERLAY DISTRICT such that the character of the original can be interpreted.  Creating a jog in the foundation between the original and new structures may help to define an addition.  Even applying new trim board at the con- nection point between the addition and the original structure can help define the addition.  See also Preservation Briefs #14: New Exterior Additions to Historic Buildings, published by the National Park Service. 14.14 Place an addition at the rear of a building or set it back from the front to minimize the visual impacts.  This will allow the original proportions and character to remain prominent.  Locating an addition at the front of a structure is usually inappropriate. Complies Proposed addition is set back to the rear of the historic structure and is only visible from the side street view. 14.15 Do not obscure, damage, destroy, or remove original architectural details and materials of the primary structure.  When preserving original details and materi- als, follow the guidelines presented in this document. Complies The addition is proposed to have minimal impact on the historic structure. 14.16 An addition shall be compatible in scale, materials, character, and architectural style with the main building.  An addition shall relate to the historic building in mass, scale, and form. It should be designed to remain subordinate to the main structure.  While a smaller addition is visually preferable, if a residential addition would be significantly larger than the original building, one option is to separate it from the primary building, when feasible, and then link it with a smaller connecting structure.  An addition should be simple in design to prevent it from competing with the primary façade. Partially Complies Proposed addition is simple in design and is a patio addition, which can be differentiated from the existing historic structure. The proposed wood and plastic materials are partially similar to the materials of the historic structure, and partially a new material that contrasts with the historic wood materials, but which has minimal visual impact as it allows light through the roof structure, which is meant to be constructed with an appearance similar to a pergola. Page 13 of 66 Planning Department Staff Report Historic and Architectural Review Commission 2020-31-COA – 409 E. University Avenue Page 4 of 7 GUIDELINES FINDINGS CHAPTER 14 – DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR INFILL CONSTRUCTION AND ADDITIONS IN THE OLD TOWN OVERLAY DISTRICT  Consider adding dormers to create second story spaces before changing the scale of the building by adding a full second floor. 14.18 The roof of a new addition shall be in character with that of the primary building.  Typically, gable, hip, and shed roofs are ap- propriate for residential additions. Flat roofs may be more appropriate for commercial buildings.  Repeat existing roof slopes and materials.  If the roof of the primary building is symmetri- cally proportioned, the roof of the addition should be similar. Complies The roof style of the addition is proposed to be a shed roof, which is compatible with the historic primary building. CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL In accordance with Section 3.13.030 of the Unified Development Code, the HARC must consider the following criteria: SECTION 3.13.030 CRITERIA FINDINGS 1. The application is complete and the information contained within the application is correct and sufficient enough to allow adequate review and final action; Complies Staff reviewed the application and deemed it complete. 2. Compliance with any design standards of this Code; Partially Complies Proposed deck expansion and patio cover require approval of a setback modification. The size of the proposed detached patio cover is 504 sq. ft., which is within the size allowance for an accessory structure based on the square footage of the main structure. 3. Compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties to the most extent practicable; Complies The project was determined to comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards by the Texas Historical Commission. 4. Compliance with the adopted Downtown and Old Town Design Guidelines, as may be amended from time to time, specific to the applicable Historic Overlay District; Partially Complies Complies or partially complies with applicable Design Guidelines. Page 14 of 66 Planning Department Staff Report Historic and Architectural Review Commission 2020-31-COA – 409 E. University Avenue Page 5 of 7 SECTION 3.13.030 CRITERIA FINDINGS 5. The general historic, cultural, and architectural integrity of the building, structure or site is preserved; Complies The proposed materials and design for the patio cover are different than what would have been used for a porch or deck at the time of significance for this historic structure. However, the deck expansion and patio cover are proposed to have minimal impact on the house and could be easily removed at a later time. 6. New buildings or additions are designed to be compatible with surrounding properties in the applicable historic overlay district; Complies Surrounding properties have rear additions and/or porches that are part of the street facade. 7. The overall character of the applicable historic overlay district is protected; and Complies The proposed project does not diminish the character of the Old Town Overlay District. 8. The Master Sign Plan is in keeping with the adopted Downtown and Old Town Design Guidelines and character of the historic overlay district. Not Applicable No signage is proposed as part of this project. In addition to the approval criteria listed above, HARC must also consider the following criteria for a request for COA for a setback modification: SECTION 3.13.030.D.2 CRITERIA FINDINGS a. Whether the proposed setback encroachment is solely a matter of convenience; Partially Complies The proposed setback encroachment is for the purpose of deck improvements, however the location of the lot lines relative to the existing historic structure and to the property line is related to development long prior to the establishment of the city’s zoning requirements. b. Whether there is adequate room on the site to allow the proposed addition or new structure without encroaching into the setback; Complies The location of the lot lines relative to the historic main structure do not provide sufficient room for the construction of the patio cover without a setback encroachment. Page 15 of 66 Planning Department Staff Report Historic and Architectural Review Commission 2020-31-COA – 409 E. University Avenue Page 6 of 7 SECTION 3.13.030.D.2 CRITERIA FINDINGS c. Whether the proposed setback is compatible and in context within the block in which the subject property is located; Complies The proposed setback encroachment would leave an effective setback of 10’ due to the lot line location, which is compatible with the surrounding context. d. Whether the proposed addition or new structure will be set closer to the street than other units within the block; Complies The proposed deck and patio cover are located to the rear of the structure and will not be closer to the street than the existing historic structure or other structures within the block. e. Whether the proposed structure is replacing a structure removed within the past year; Not Applicable No structures are being replaced. f. Whether the proposed structure will replace a structure that previously existed with relatively the same footprint and encroachment as proposed; Not Applicable No structures are being replaced. g. If the proposed encroachment is for a structure that is replacing another structure, whether the proposed structure is significantly larger than the original; Not Applicable No structures are being replaced. h. If the proposed encroachment is for an addition, the scale of the addition compared to the original house; Complies The main house is approximately 2,323 sq. ft. and the proposed patio cover is 504 sq. ft., or 22% of the size of the existing main structure and smaller than the existing 634 sq. ft. wood deck. i. The size of the proposed structure compared to similar structures within the same block; Complies The proposed deck and patio cover additions are compatible with other structures within the same block, including covered porches. j. Whether the proposed addition or new structure will negatively impact adjoining properties, including limiting their ability to maintain existing buildings; Complies The proposed addition is not expected to impact the adjoining property and does not limit their ability to maintain existing buildings. k. Whether there is adequate space for maintenance of the proposed addition or new structure and/or any adjacent structures; and/or Complies Page 16 of 66 Planning Department Staff Report Historic and Architectural Review Commission 2020-31-COA – 409 E. University Avenue Page 7 of 7 SECTION 3.13.030.D.2 CRITERIA FINDINGS The lot line locations relative to the property line leave adequate room for maintenance. l. Whether the encroachment would enable existing large trees or significant features of the lot to be preserved. Not Applicable No trees or significant features are proposed to be preserved. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Based on the findings listed above, staff recommends APPROVAL of the request for the deck and patio cover additions and the setback modification. As of the date of this report, staff has received one (1) written comment in favor of the request. ATTACHMENTS Exhibit 1 – Location Map Exhibit 2 – Letter of Intent Exhibit 3 – Plans and Specifications Exhibit 4 – Historic Resource Surveys Exhibit 5 – Texas Historical Commission Review Letter Exhibit 6 – Public Comment SUBMITTED BY Britin Bostick, Downtown & Historic Planner PUBLIC COMMENTS Page 17 of 66 Location 2020-31-COA Exhibit #1 E 10TH ST E 11TH ST WAL N U T S T E UNIVERSITY AVE S C O L L E G E S T ASH S T E 13TH ST ELM S T E 11TH ST S M Y R T L E S T E 10TH ST S C H U R C H S T 0 200100 Feet ¯ Site Parcels Page 18 of 66 June 7, 2020 Dear HARC Committee, In an effort to better enjoy our backyard, we are hoping to build a patio cover over our existing deck. We plan for the patio cover to be a wooden pergola, with a translucent covering to serve as protection from weather, while still letting in light. The pergola will have a slight, 15% slant. The pergola will be stained expresso, to match the interior wood of our home. Please let me know if we can provide any further information. Sincerely, Ruth Zane Page 19 of 66 Page 20 of 66 Page 21 of 66 Page 22 of 66 Page 23 of 66 Page 24 of 66 1. County Wi 1 1 i amson City/Rural Ge o r g et o 5. USGS Quad No. 30 9 7 -3 1.3 Site No 177 UTM Pt TEXAS HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY FORM—TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION (rev.8-82) 1. County ti i 1 ia ms on WM 5. USGS Quad No. 3097-313 Site No 177 City/Rural 2. Name Georgetown GE UTM Sector 627-3389 George Irvine House 6. Date: Factual 1886 Est Address- 409 East University 7. Architect/Builder George Irvine Contractor 3.Owner Randy and Donna Wright 8. Style/Type Address Same, Georgetown, 78626 9.Original Use residential 4.Block/Lot Giasscock/Bik. 25/Lot p. 4 Present Use residential 10.Descripfion Two-story wood-frame dwelling with T plan; exterior wails with weather- board siding; intersecting gable roof with composition shingles; box eaves; iigsawn bargeboards and carved brackets; front elevation faces south; interior brick chimney; wood-sash double-hung windows with 2/2 lights; two, single-door 11. Present Condition fairs rear and side additions 12. Significance Primary area of significance: architecture and association with a prominent individual. A good example of a late nineteenth-century dwelling in Georgetown. Retains much of its 1886 appearance and character. Built by 13. Relationship to Site: Moved Date or Original Site :z(describe) mostly residential area southeast of CBD; near First Methodist Church (to south) and Old Georgetown 14. Bibliography Tax rolls, Georgetown 15. Informant Bertha Si I lure Cooke Historical Society files 16. Recorder 0. Moore/HHM Date DESIGNATIONS PHOTO DATA TNRIS No. Old THC Code B&W 4 x 35mm Negs YEAR 5s Slides q RTHL q HABS (no.) TEX DRWR ROLL FRME to to to ROLL FRME N R : q Individual 0 Historic District 0 Thematic 0 Multiple-Resource NR File Name 4 15 29 Other CONTINUATION PAGE No. of TEXAS HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY FORM—TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION (rev.8-82) 2.Name George Irvine House Acreage Less than one acre *10. Description (cont'd): entrances; one-bay porch with shed roof on south elevation; brick supports. Other noteworthy features include three-sided one- story window bay on east elevation; broad frieze with iigsawn base; paired, compound brackets; paired windows in second story above window bay with decora- tive trim above windows; similar detailing on second floor of projection ell on south elevation; molded window facings throughout; primary entrance on south elevation with transom; one-story addition on west and north elevations; one- story wing to west is, according to current owners, the original (pre-1886) house; lot overgrown. Page 25 of 66 TEXAS HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY FORM—TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION (rev.8-82) 1. County ams on id ii 5. USGS Quad No. 3 0 9 - 3 1 3 Site No. 1 7 7 City/Rural 2.Name Georgetown GE UTM Sector 627-3389 George Irvine House 6. Date: Factual Est. Address 7. Architect/Builder Contractor 3. Owner 8. Style/Type Address 9. Original Use 4. Block/Lot Present Use 10. Description 11. Present Condition 12. Significance 13. Relationship to Site: Moved Date or Original Site (describe) 14. Bibliography 15. Informant 16. Recorder Date DESIGNATIONS TNRIS No. Old THC Code q RTHL q HABS (no.) TEX N R: 0 Individual C] Historic District CI Thematic q Multiple-Resource NR File Name Other PHOTO DATA B&W 4 x 5s Slides 35mm Negs YEAR DRWR ROLL FRME ROLL FRME to to to CONTINUATION PAGE No. of TEXAS HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY FORM —TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION (rev.8-82) 5. USGS Quad No. 3097-313 Site No. UTM Pt. Acreage 1. County Williamson City/Rural Georgetown 2. Name George Irvine House GE #12. Significance (cont"di: lumberman George Irvine. a Scottish immigrant, for his own residence. George and Tom Irvine were owners and operators of the Irvine Brothers Lumber Co. in the early 1880s. It was the first planing mill in Georgetown. When his brother died in 1885. George Irvine operated the business until 1892, when he sold it to Moses Hareli and Charles S. Belford. The company eventually became Belford Lumber Co. 413, Relationship to Site (cont'd): High School (to east). Page 26 of 66 TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION Properties Documented with the THC Form in 2007 and/or 1984 That Have Not Changed Preservation Priority County Williamson Local District:Old Town District Address:409 E University Ave 2016 Survey ID:123804 City Georgetown 2016 Preservation Priority:High SECTION 1 Basic Inventory Information WCAD ID:R042524Property Type:Building Structure Object Site District Date Recorded 3/3/2016Recorded by:CMEC EstimatedActual Source:2007 surveyConstruction Date:1886 Bungalow Other: Center Passage ShotgunOpen2-roomModified L-plan Rectangular T-plan Four Square L-plan Irregular Plan* International Ranch No Style Post-war Modern Commercial Style Other: Pueblo Revival Prairie Art Deco Spanish Colonial Craftsman Moderne Gothic Revival Neo-Classical Mission Tudor Revival Beaux Arts Monterey Shingle Folk Victorian Renaissance Revival Romanesque Revival Colonial Revival Exotic Revival Log traditional Italianate Eastlake Greek Revival Second Empire Queen Anne Stylistic Influence(s)* Note: See additional photo(s) on following page(s) General Notes:Builder: George Irvine (Notes from 2007 Survey: non-historic 1-story side addition) High Medium Priority: Low High Medium Low ID:293 ID:177 *Photographs and Preservation Priority have been updated in 2016, and the year built date has also been reviewed. However, the plan and style data are sourced directly from the 2007 survey. 2007 Survey 1984 Survey Current/Historic Name George and Rebecca Irvine House ID:123804 2016 Survey High Medium Low Explain:Excellent and/or rare example of its type or style, and/or has significant associations; retains sufficient integrity Latitude:30.633626 Longitude -97.673403 None Selected None Selected Photo direction: Northwest Page 27 of 66 TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION Properties Documented with the THC Form in 2007 and/or 1984 That Have Not Changed Preservation Priority County Williamson Local District:Old Town District Address:409 E University Ave 2016 Survey ID:123804 City Georgetown 2016 Preservation Priority:High Additional Photos Close-upPhoto Direction WestPhoto Direction Close-upPhoto Direction Page 28 of 66 June 26, 2020 Ruth Zane 409 E. University St. Georgetown, Texas 78626 Re: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark project review, George Irvine House porch cover, 409 E. University St., Georgetown, Williamson County (RTHL) Dear Ms. Zane: Thank you for submitting information regarding proposed project work on your Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL) received in our office on June 25, 2020. This letter represents the comments of the Executive Director of the Texas Historical Commission. The review staff, led by Pam Opiela, has completed its review of the project documentation provided and has the following comments: the work proposed is to add a framed porch pergola to the rear of the house. The structure should have the minimum number of attachments to the house. Each of these attachments will be made with as little damage to the house as possible. The work proposed meets The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. We waive the remainder of the waiting period and work can begin on this project. Any additional work proposed for the exterior of the building must be submitted to our office for review. We look forward to further consultation with your office and hope to maintain a partnership that will foster effective historic preservation. Thank you for your interest in the cultural heritage of Texas, and for the opportunity to comment on this proposed project in accordance with Recorded Texas Historic Landmark legislation. If you have any questions concerning our review or if we can be of further assistance, please contact Pam Opiela at pamela.opiela@thc.texas.gov or 512/463-8952. Sincerely, Pam Opiela, Central and West Texas Project Reviewer, and Statewide Military Projects Reviewer For: Mark Wolfe, Executive Director Cc: Eloise Brackenridge, Williamson County Historical Commission (via email) Page 29 of 66 MW/PO Page 30 of 66 Page 31 of 66 409 E. University Patio Cover 2020-31-COA Historic & Architectural Review Commission December 10, 2020 1Page 32 of 66 Item Under Consideration 2020-31-COA –409 E. University Patio Cover Public Hearing and Possible Action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)for the addition of a porch,patio or deck and a 5’-2”setback encroachment into the required 6’ side (north)setback for Lot 3 to allow a patio and deck structure 0’-10”from the lot line at the property located at 409 E.University Avenue,bearing the legal description of Lots 3-4 and the south part of Lot 2 of Block 25 of the Glasscock Addition. 2Page 33 of 66 Item Under Consideration HARC: •Addition of a porch, patio or deck •Setback encroachment 3Page 34 of 66 Item Under Consideration Insert Project Image 4Page 35 of 66 GISD Hammerlun Center 5Page 36 of 66 Current Context 6Page 37 of 66 1900 & 1905 Sanborn Maps 7Page 38 of 66 1910 & 1916 Sanborn Maps 8Page 39 of 66 1925 & 1940 Correction Sanborn Maps 9Page 40 of 66 1964 Aerial Photo 10Page 41 of 66 1974 Aerial Photo 11Page 42 of 66 George Irvine House –1987 Photos 12 Page 43 of 66 409 E. University Avenue –Site Survey & Sketch 13Page 44 of 66 409 E. University Ave. –Proposed Materials/Design 14Translucent plastic panel –proposed roofing material Wood pergola structure over wood deck Page 45 of 66 Current Context –View from E. University Ave. 15Page 46 of 66 Current Context –View from Ash Street 16Page 47 of 66 Approval Criteria –UDC Section 3.13.030 Criteria Staff’s Finding 1. The application is complete and the information contained within the application is correct and sufficient enough to allow adequate review and final action;Complies 2. Compliance with any design standards of this Code;Partially Complies 3. Compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties to the most extent practicable;Complies 4. Compliance with the adopted Downtown and Old Town Design Guidelines, as may be amended from time to time, specific to the applicable Historic Overlay District; Partially Complies 5. The general historic, cultural, and architectural integrity of the building, structure or site is preserved;Complies 6. New buildings or additions are designed to be compatible with surrounding properties in the applicable historic overlay district;Complies 7. The overall character of the applicable historic overlay district is protected; and Complies 8. The Master Sign Plan is in keeping with the adopted Downtown and Old Town Design Guidelines and character of the historic overlay district.N/A 17Page 48 of 66 Setback Approval Criteria –UDC Section 3.13.030 Criteria Staff’s Finding a. Whether the proposed setback encroachment is solely a matter of convenience;Partially Complies b. Whether there is adequate room on the site to allow the proposed addition or new structure without encroaching into the setback;Complies c. Whether the proposed setback is compatible and in context within the block in which the subject property is located;Complies d. Whether the proposed addition or new structure will be set closer to the street than other units within the block;Complies e. Whether the proposed structure is replacing a structure removed within the past year;N/A f. Whether the proposed structure will replace a structure that previously existed with relatively the same footprint and encroachment as proposed;N/A 18Page 49 of 66 Setback Approval Criteria –UDC Section 3.13.030.D.2 Criteria Staff’s Finding g. If the proposed encroachment is for a structure that is replacing another structure, whether the proposed structure is significantly larger than the original;N/A h. If the proposed encroachment is for an addition, the scale of the addition compared to the original house;Complies i. The size of the proposed structure compared to similar structures within the same block;Complies j. Whether the proposed addition or new structure will negatively impact adjoining properties, including limiting their ability to maintain existing buildings;Complies k. Whether there is adequate space for maintenance of the proposed addition or new structure and/or any adjacent structures; and/or Complies l. Whether the encroachment would enable existing large trees or significant features of the lot to be preserved.N/A 19Page 50 of 66 Public Notification •Two (2) signs posted •33 letters mailed •One (1) Comment in favor 20Page 51 of 66 Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the request for the deck and patio cover additions and the setback modification. 21Page 52 of 66 HARC Motion 2020-31-COA •Approve (as presented by the applicant) •Deny (as presented by the applicant) •Approve with conditions •Postpone 22Page 53 of 66 City of Georgetown, Texas Historic and Architectural Review December 10, 2020 S UB J E C T: P res entation and disc ussion of the salvage and re-use of materials , following up on the HAR C approval of the demolition of the low priority struc ture at 1002 E. 14th S treet with the c ondition that the wood floors be s alvaged for re-use. IT E M S UMMARY: HAR C approved a request for demolition of the low priority s tructure at 1002 E 14th S treet with 2020-18- C O A in their regular meeting on T hurs day, June 11, 2020, as well as a reques t for new (res idential infill) cons truction at the same property with 2020-26-C O A at the same meeting. T he applicant was s ubsequently approved for demolition and new c onstruc tion with permit number 2020-58342 on June 12, 2020. HAR C c ond itioned the ap p ro val o f the demolitio n with the requirement that the wo o d floor b e salvaged to the extent feasible, with the c o nc urrence of the property owner. T he wood flo o r was s alvaged p rio r to the demolition, and was refurb is hed and ins talled as a ceiling in a new house (res idential infill cons tructio n) at 1207 S . Walnut S treet, which was approved b y HAR C via 2019-37-C O A at their regular meeting on T hursday, August 8, 2019. F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: N/A S UB MIT T E D B Y: Britin Bostick, Downtown & His toric P lanner AT TAC H ME N T S: Description Type Staff Pres entation Pres entation Staff Report Cover Memo Page 54 of 66 1002 E. 14th Street Salvage Report 2020-18-COA Historic & Architectural Review Commission December 10, 2020 1Page 55 of 66 San Gabriel House B&B 2Page 56 of 66 2011 Street View 3Page 57 of 66 HARC Decision HARC approved demolition of the existing Low Priority structure, with the condition that the wood flooring be salvaged to the extent feasible. 4Page 58 of 66 Salvage Photos 5 HARC conditioned the approval of the demolition with the requirement that the wood floor be salvaged to the extent feasible, with the concurrence of the property owner. The wood floor was salvaged prior to the demolition, which occurred on July 2, 2020. Page 59 of 66 Salvage Photos 6Page 60 of 66 Re -Installation Photos 7 A portion of the wood flooring was refurbished and installed as a ceiling in a new house (residential infill construction) at 1207 S. Walnut Street, which recently completed construction. The rest remains in storage. Page 61 of 66 HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER COA FOLLOW-UP REPORT FILE NUMBER: 2020-18-COA PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1002 E. 14th Street APPLICANT: Chance Leigh (Chance Leigh Custom Homes) Background HARC approved a request for demolition of the low priority structure at 1002 E 14th Street with 2020-18-COA in their regular meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2020, as well as a request for new (residential infill) construction at the same property with 2020-26-COA at the same meeting. The applicant was subsequently approved for demolition and new construction with permit number 2020-58342 on June 12, 2020. Findings HARC conditioned the approval of the demolition with the requirement that the wood floor be salvaged to the extent feasible, with the concurrence of the property owner. The wood floor was salvaged prior to the demolition, and was refurbished and installed as a ceiling in a new house (residential infill construction) at 1207 S. Walnut Street, which was approved by HARC via 2019- 37-COA at their regular meeting on Thursday, August 8, 2019. Salvaged wood floor in the front room of the house at 1002 E. 14th Street, which was demolished on July 2, 2020. Page 62 of 66 File Number: 2020-18-COA Meeting Date: December 10, 2020 Page 2 of 5 Salvaged wood floor in the house at 1002 E. 14th Street, which was demolished on July 2, 2020. Salvaged wood floor in the house at 1002 E. 14th Street, which was demolished on July 2, 2020. Page 63 of 66 File Number: 2020-18-COA Meeting Date: December 10, 2020 Page 3 of 5 Salvaged wood floor in the house at 1002 E. 14th Street, which was demolished on July 2, 2020. Page 64 of 66 File Number: 2020-18-COA Meeting Date: December 10, 2020 Page 4 of 5 Salvaged wood ceiling in the house at 1207 S. Walnut Street. Page 65 of 66 File Number: 2020-18-COA Meeting Date: December 10, 2020 Page 5 of 5 Salvaged wood ceiling in the house at 1207 S. Walnut Street. 12/04/2020 FOR: Sofia Nelson, CNU-A Historic Preservation Officer Date Attachments: None Page 66 of 66