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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda_HARC_03.12.2020 HARC TrainingNotice of Meeting for the Historic and Architectural Rev iew Commission Training Workshop of the City of Georgetown March 12, 2020 at 5:00 P M at 510 W. 9th Street Georgetown, Texas 78626 Council and Courts B uilding T he C ity o f G eorgetown is c o mmitted to c ompliance with the Americans with Dis ab ilities Ac t (ADA). If yo u req uire as s is tanc e in participating at a p ublic meeting d ue to a disability, as d efined und er the ADA, reasonable as s is tance, ad ap tatio ns , or acc o mmo d ations will b e provid ed up o n req uest. P leas e contac t the C ity S ecretary's O ffic e, at leas t three (3) d ays p rio r to the s cheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or C ity Hall at 808 Martin Luther King Jr. S treet, G eo rgeto wn, T X 78626 for ad d itional info rmation; T T Y us ers route thro ugh R elay Texas at 711. P olicy Dev elopment/Rev iew Workshop A P resentation and dis c ussion of His toric and Arc hitectural R eview C ommis s io n p ro cedures and sup p o rting materials . - Britin Bo s tic k, Do wntown and His toric P lanner P ublic Wishing to Address the Board O n a s ubjec t that is p o s ted o n this agenda: P leas e fill out a speaker regis tration form which c an b e found at the Board meeting. C learly p rint yo ur name, the letter o f the item o n which you wis h to s p eak, and present it to the S taff Liais o n, p referab ly p rio r to the s tart of the meeting. Yo u will b e c alled fo rward to s p eak when the Board cons id ers that item. O n a s ubjec t no t p o s ted o n the agenda: P ers ons may add an item to a future Board agend a by filing a written req uest with the S taff Liaison no later than o ne week prior to the Bo ard meeting. T he req uest mus t inc lude the s p eaker's name and the s p ecific to p ic to b e ad d res s ed with sufficient information to info rm the b o ard and the p ublic . F o r Board Liais o n contac t information, p leas e logo n to http://go vernment.georgetown.o rg/category/b o ard s -commissions /. B At the time of p o s ting, no persons had signed up to address the Bo ard. Adjournment Ce rtificate of Posting I, R obyn Dens mo re, C ity S ec retary for the C ity of G eorgetown, Texas, do hereb y certify that this Notice of Meeting was p o s ted at C ity Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. S treet, G eorgeto wn, T X 78626, a p lace readily acc es s ib le to the general p ublic as req uired by law, on the _____ day of _________________, 2020, at __________, and remained so p o s ted fo r at leas t 72 c o ntinuo us hours prec eding the sc heduled time of s aid meeting. __________________________________ R o b yn Dens more, C ity S ecretary Page 1 of 15 City of Georgetown, Texas Historic and Architectural Review March 12, 2020 S UB J E C T: P res entation and d is cus s io n o f Histo ric and Arc hitec tural R eview C o mmis s ion proc ed ures and s upporting materials. - Britin Bo s tic k, Downto wn and His toric P lanner IT E M S UMMARY: S taff will p rovid e the C o mmis s io ners an o verview of the proc ed ures and materials us ed in c o mmis s io n meetings and c as e review. No ac tion will b e taken. F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: N/A S UB MIT T E D B Y: Britin Bostick, Downto wn & Histo ric P lanner AT TAC H ME N T S: D escription Type Staff Pres entation Handout Cover Memo Page 2 of 15 3/5/2020 1 Historic & Architectural Review Commission (HARC) Training Guide Agenda •Introduction to Planning Team & Mission of the Department •Commission Bylaws and Meeting Procedures •Components of the UDC and Overview of the Certificate of Appropriateness Process •Zoning & Design Guidelines Page 3 of 15 3/5/2020 2 Planning Department Mission The Georgetown Planning Department is committed to actively preserving the community’s heritage, and shaping its future by implementing the City’s adopted vision and promoting a high quality built environment. •Well ‐planned development; •Preservation and protection of our rich heritage and natural resources; •Transparent and consistent development standards; •Solution‐oriented decision‐making; •Innovation and collaboration; and •Quality customer service. Bylaws & Meeting Procedures Page 4 of 15 3/5/2020 3 Bylaws –copy in binder •Meets twice monthly (2nd and 4th Thursdays) •Seven (7) members and two (2) alternates appointed by City Council for two‐ year terms, eligible for two (2) consecutive terms •Officers serve one (1) year terms •Chair or three (3) members may call special meetings •May form subcommittees, and must form a Demolition Subcommittee with two HARC members and the Building Official Responsibilities Final approval body for: •Certificate of Appropriateness* •Appeals go to City Council Recommending body for: •Designation of Historic Overlay Districts & Historic Landmarks •Design Guidelines & Supplemental Materials relevant to Historic Pres. Page 5 of 15 3/5/2020 4 Public Hearing Procedures Vote on motion Chair and/or commission can discuss item, ask questions or clarifications of Staff, Applicant and/or Representative Motion and 2nd Public Hearing The Commission asks questions of both Staff and applicant/representative Chair invites Applicant and/or Representative to address the Commission Staff makes presentation to Commission Public Hearing Procedures •Speaker registration forms should be turned into the Board Liaison and/or Chairman prior to the start of the meeting. •Speakers limited to 3 minutes unless an additional 3 minutes have been ceded to speaker. •Chair reminds speaker of their 3 minutes and they are on the clock. •3 minute time limit –Board liaison will notify speaker, time is up. If, speaker continues, it’s the discretion of the chair to allow extended time Page 6 of 15 3/5/2020 5 Public Hearing Procedures •MOTION is made and seconded (Chair should not make the motion) •Once a MOTION is on the floor, and seconded, Commissioners may express their opinions on the case. •Chair will ask comments from Commission – (Deliberate on MOTION). Chair may choose to structure comments so they move across the dais either left to right or right to left with each Commissioner speaking, commenting or questioning once and then moving on to the next. •After commission comments, the Chair should call the question (repeat the motion and call for the vote). Public Hearing Procedures •On most cases the Commission should: •approve, •deny, or •continue action to the following meeting if there is valid reason not to act •VOTE is taken on the motion presented ‐Chair clearly states who made the motion and Second. Chair will ask for a show of hands, then states the vote for the record (i.e. unanimous, 5 –2, etc.) Page 7 of 15 3/5/2020 6 Public Hearing Procedures •Call for a motion •Motion is seconded (if no second, motion dies) •Vote, simple majority required to approve •Failure to approve a positive motion shall be deemed a denial, per 2.24.140 (H) Boards and Commission ordinance •A person aggrieved by a final action of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission on a Certificate of Appropriateness may appeal to the City Council, pursuant to the procedures set forth below. Such appeal shall be submitted to the Historic Preservation Officer within 30 days of the final action. Questions to Applicants Appropriate: •Historic or Current Use •Type and Configuration of Original and Proposed Replacement Features •Construction Methods •Finished Appearance •Feasible Alternatives Inappropriate: •Forms of ownership, occupancy tenure •Financial status of applicant or tenants •Singling out a particular use if a zoning district allows multiple uses Page 8 of 15 3/5/2020 7 Attendance •Alternate members are welcome to sit anywhere in the audience but asked to check in with the Board Liaison prior to the start of meeting. •It is a Council policy to require a minimum of 75 percent attendance of each member at regularly scheduled meetings, including subcommittee meetings. •Commissioners are encouraged to notify the Board Liaisons and Chair if they are unable to attend prior to the meeting. Agendas and Staff Reports •The agenda, along with staff reports, will be available online at agendas.georgetown.org after 5:00 p.m. the Friday before the meeting. Page 9 of 15 3/5/2020 8 Conflict of Interest Basics Conflict of Interest –copy in binder •Ordinance (UDC 2.20.030) •Fill out forms prior each meeting, if there is a conflict of interest Page 10 of 15 3/5/2020 9 COA Process COA Process Overview Building Permit Application Decision by HARC Revisions or Additional Information for Application Technical Review by Staff (up to 20 business days) Completeness Review by Staff (5 days) Application Submitted (twice per month) Page 11 of 15 3/5/2020 10 Unified Development Code (UDC) udc.georgetown.org •Adopted March 11, 2003 •Primary tool to regulate land development •Applies to residential and non‐residential development in City limits and ETJ •Establishes procedures for development review •Governed by multiple departments UDC Elements •Procedures for development •Zoning districts •Land uses •Historic Preservation •Subdivision design •Setbacks & Height •Building Design •Lighting •Tree preservation •Landscaping •Buffering & screening •Fencing •Parking •Signage •Impervious cover •Stormwater management •Streets & sidewalks •Driveway access •Parkland dedication •Water & wastewater Page 12 of 15 3/5/2020 11 Zoning •Establishes standards for development and the allowed uses •Establishes historic district standards or base zoning lot standards. •Zoning regulations are comprised of two components: •The zoning text establishes zoning districts and sets forth development regulations. •The zoning map shows the adopted locations of the zoning districts. Zoning Maximum Height Setbacks side front rear Page 13 of 15 3/5/2020 12 Overlay Districts •Historic •Downtown •Old Town •Gateway •Highway •Scenic/Natural •Downtown •Courthouse Design Guidelines •Architectural Features •Historic Building Materials •Individual Building Elements •Additions & Alterations •Site Design •Signs •Awnings & Canopies •Color •Infill Construction in Area 1 of Downtown •Infill Construction in Area 2 of Downtown •Infill Construction in Old Town Page 14 of 15 3/5/2020 13 Helpful Information Websites •historic.georgetown.org •planning.georgetown.org •maps.georgetown.org •agendas.georgetown.org Contact Information Britin Bostick Downtown & Historic Planner britin.bostick@georgetown.org 512.90‐3581 Page 15 of 15