HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_HARC_03.24.2016Notice of Meeting for the
Historic and Architectural Rev iew Commission
of the City of Georgetown
March 24, 2016 at 6:00 PM
at Council and Courts Building 101 E 7th Street 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 The His to ric and Architec tural Review Commis s ion, ap p o inted by the Mayo r and the City Counc il, is
respons ible fo r hearing and taking final ac tion on applic ations , b y is s uing C ertific ates o f Des ign
Co mp lianc e b as ed up o n the City Co uncil adopted Do wntown Design Guid elines and Unified
Development C o d e. Commission may, at any time, recess the Regular Ses s ion to c o nvene an Executive
Ses s io n at the req uest of the Chair, a Commis s ioner, the Direc tor o r legal c ouns el fo r any p urpose
autho rized b y the Open Meetings Ac t, Texas Government Code Chap ter 551.
Welcome and Meeting Procedures:
Staff P res entation
Applic ant P res entation (Limited to ten minutes unles s stated otherwis e by the Commission.)
Q ues tio ns fro m Co mmis s io n to S taff and Ap p licant
Comments fro m Citizens *
Applic ant Res p o nse
Commis s ion Delib erative Pro ces s
Commis s ion Ac tion
* Tho s e who s peak mus t turn in a speaker fo rm, lo cated at the b ack of the ro o m, to the rec o rd ing
sec retary b efo re the item they wish to add res s begins. Each speaker will b e permitted to ad d res s the
Co mmis s ion one time only fo r a maximum o f three minutes.
Legislativ e Regular Agenda
B Welc o me and Intro d uc tion of gues ts.
C Review and p o s s ib le approval of the minutes o f the January 28, 2016 regular meeting and works hop.
D Public Hearing and p o s s ib le ac tion on a reques t fo r a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for infill
c o nstruc tio n fo r the p ro p erty loc ated at 605 Eas t University Avenue, bearing the legal desc rip tion of
Dimmit Additio n, Bloc k 84-85 (PT), 0.631 ac res ; Dimmit Additio n, Bloc k 84-85 (PT), 0.3939 acres; and
Dimmit Additio n, Bloc k 84, SE Co rner.
E Dis cus s ion and pos s ible d irectio n regard ing c o nc ep tual review fo r a p ropos ed p ro ject at 3rd & Ro ck
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Streets - Matt Synats chk, His toric Planner
F Dis cus s ion and pos s ible d irectio n regard ing c o nc ep tual review fo r a p ropos ed p ro ject at 701 Eas t
Univers ity Avenue - Matt S ynatsc hk, Historic P lanner
G Ques tions and c omments fro m Co mmis s ioners in Training.
H Staff updates and reminder o f up coming meetings related to HARC.
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 __________________, 2016, 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
March 24, 2016
SUBJECT:
The Histo ric and Arc hitectural Review Commis s io n, appointed b y the Mayor and the City Co uncil, is
res p o nsible for hearing and taking final ac tion o n ap p licatio ns, by issuing Certific ates of Design
Compliance bas ed upon the City Counc il ad o p ted Downto wn Des ign Guidelines and Unified Develo p ment
Code. Co mmis s ion may, at any time, rec es s the R egular S es s io n to convene an Executive S es s io n at the
req uest of the Chair, a Commissioner, the Direc to r or legal counsel fo r any purp o s e autho rized by the
Op en Meetings Ac t, Texas Go vernment Code Chap ter 551.
Welcome and Meeting Procedures:
Staff Pres entatio n
Applic ant Pres entatio n (Limited to ten minutes unless s tated otherwis e b y the Co mmis s io n.)
Ques tions from Commission to Staff and Applic ant
Comments from Citizens *
Applic ant Res pons e
Commis s io n Deliberative Proc es s
Commis s io n Actio n
* Those who s p eak mus t turn in a s p eaker form, loc ated at the bac k o f the room, to the recording
s ecretary b efore the item they wis h to ad d res s b egins . Eac h s p eaker will be p ermitted to address the
Commission o ne time o nly for a maximum of three minutes .
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
na
SUBMITTED BY:
Karen Fro s t, Rec o rd ing S ecretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review
March 24, 2016
SUBJECT:
Welcome and Introductio n o f guests .
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
SUBMITTED BY:
Matt Synatsc hk, His toric P lanner
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review
March 24, 2016
SUBJECT:
Review and pos s ible ap p ro val o f the minutes of the January 28, 2016 regular meeting and wo rksho p .
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Karen Fro s t, Rec o rd ing S ecretary
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
01/2/2018 Regular Meeting Minutes Backup Material
01/28/2016 Works hop Minutes Backup Material
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Historic and Architectural Review Commission Page 1 of 1
Meeting: January 28, 2016
City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
Minutes
Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
Historic Light and Waterworks Building
406 W. 8th Street Georgetown, TX 78626
Members present: Lee Bain, Chair; Nancy Knight, Vice-Chair; Jennifer Brown; Patty Eason; and Richard
Mee.
Commissioners in Training present: Lawrence Romero and Jan Daum
Commissioners absent: Shawn Hood and Justin Bohls
Staff present: Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner; Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; and Karen Frost,
Recording Secretary.
Call to Order by Chair Bain at 6:00 p.m. with the reading of the order of business to be conducted.
Legislative Regular Agenda
A. Review and possible approval of the minutes of the December 10, 2015 regular meeting.
Motion by Knight, second by Mee to approve the minutes as presented. Approved 5 – 0..
B. Consideration and action to appoint Commissioner Richard Mee to the HARC Historic Resource
Survey Subcommittee.
Motion by Knight, second by Eason to appoint Commissioner Mee to the Subcommittee.
Approved 5 – 0.
C. Discussion and possible action regarding the Historic Resource Survey
Synatschk reported that a public meetings will be held on February 4th at 5:30 to introduce the
consultants to the public and kick-off the Survey. No action will be taken.
D. Adjournment
Motion by Mee to adjourn, second by Eason. The meeting was adjourned at 6:12p.m.
________________________________ _______________________________
Approved, Lee Bain, Chair Attest, Richard Mee
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Historic and Architectural Review Commission Page 1 of 1
Meeting: January 28, 2016
City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review Commission Workshop
Minutes
Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 6:15 p.m.
Historic Light and Waterworks Building
406 W. 8th Street Georgetown, TX 78626
Members present: Lee Bain, Chair; Nancy Knight, Vice-Chair; Jennifer Brown; Patty Eason; and Richard
Mee.
Commissioners in Training present: Lawrence Romero and Jan Daum
Commissioners absent: Shawn Hood and Justin Bohls
Staff present: Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner; Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; and Karen Frost,
Recording Secretary.
Call to Order by Chair Bain at 6:15 p.m.
Legislative Regular Agenda
Staff will present an update and overview of the schedule for the Historic Resource Survey process
that will start soon. No action will be taken.
Synatschk reported that a public meeting will be held on February 4th at 5:30 to introduce the
consultants to the public and kick-off the Survey. He also reviewed the steps that would be taken
within the next few weeks by the consultant. The history and purpose of the Resource Survey was
given and discussion was held about how the city would use the results. No action was taken.
Adjournment
Motion by Nelson to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
______________________________ _______________________________
Approved, Lee Bain, Chair Attest, Richard Mee
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review
March 24, 2016
SUBJECT:
Pub lic Hearing and pos s ible actio n o n a reques t for a Certific ate o f Approp riatenes s (COA) fo r infill
cons tructio n for the property lo cated at 605 Eas t Univers ity Avenue, bearing the legal d es criptio n o f
Dimmit Addition, Blo ck 84-85 (PT), 0.631 ac res ; Dimmit Ad d ition, Blo ck 84-85 (P T ), 0.3939 ac res ; and
Dimmit Addition, Blo ck 84, S E Corner.
ITEM SUMMARY:
The City o f G eo rgeto wn is in receipt of a Certific ate of Ap p ro p riatenes s req ues t for infill cons tructio n at
605 East Univers ity. Staff has reviewed the req ues t and rec o mmends ap p roval of the Co A.
A majority vo te o f the HARC is req uired for ap p ro val.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
SUBMITTED BY:
Matt Synatsc hk, His toric P lanner
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
COA-2016-005 Staff Report Backup Material
COA-2016-005 Plans and Materials Backup Material
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Downtown and Community Services Department Staff Report
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
CDC‐2016‐006 605 East University Avenue Page 1 of 4
Meeting Date: March 24, 2016
File Number: CDC‐2016‐005
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for infill
construction for the property located at 605 East University Avenue, bearing the legal description of
Dimmit Addition, Block 84‐85 (PT), 0.631 acres; Dimmit Addition, Block 84‐85 (PT), 0.3939 acres; and
Dimmit Addition, Block 84, SE Corner
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
Project Name: College View Mixed Use Project
Applicant: Lee McIntosh
Property Owner: Lee McIntosh
Property Address: 605 East University Avenue
Legal Description: Dimmit Addition, Block 84‐85 (PT), 0.631 acres; Dimmit Addition, Block 84‐85
(PT), 0.3939 acres; and Dimmit Addition, Block 84, SE Corner
Historic Overlay: Old Town Overlay District
Case History: This is the first review for this application
HISTORIC CONTEXT
Date of construction: NA
Historic Resources Survey Level of Priority: NA
National Register Designation: NA
Texas Historical Commission Designation: NA
APPLICANT’S REQUEST
The applicant is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of a mixed use
development project located at 605 East University Avenue. The request includes the construction of a
new structure and the use of the existing structure. CDC‐2016‐0006 is only for the infill construction.
The Demolition of the existing structure (CDC‐2015‐019) was approved on July 23, 2015.
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
14.3 Consider dividing a larger non‐residential building into “modules” that are
similar in scale to buildings seen traditionally.
Complies
14.4 Building heights of larger projects should provide variety. Complies
14.5 Large project sites should be developed with several buildings, rather than a Complies
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Downtown and Community Services Department Staff Report
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
CDC‐2016‐006 605 East University Avenue Page 2 of 4
GUIDELINES FINDINGS
single structure.
14.6 Where a large building is needed, divide the building into modules that
reflect the traditional size of residential buildings.
Complies
14.8 Masonry materials that convey a sense of scale are preferred for new non‐
residential buildings.
Complies
STAFF ANALYSIS
The applicant is proposing an infill construction project for 605 East University Avenue, which includes
two two‐story buildings, with mixed retail and commercial use on the first floor and residential units
on the upper floor. The proposed project is located in the Old Town Overlay District, fronting
University Avenue. While the Downtown and Old Town Design Guidelines suggest a residential type
setback, this project is located on the commercial edge of the Overlay District, adjacent to several multi‐
story commercial structures, religious institutions and educational facilities. The rear of the property
will include parking and other surface amenities, providing a buffer for the residential district. In
addition, the two story historic residential structure on the property will be rehabilitated and sold as a
single family residence, creating additional buffering for the neighborhood.
The proposed design maintains a human scale through the mixed materials and modulation of the
facades, eliminating the single wall along any of the street facing façade, complying with Guideline 14.
The grade change and use of multiple buildings breaks the project into modules, as outlined by
Guidelines 14.4, 14.5 and 14.6. The use of masonry materials, both brick and stone, along with the flat
roof, is compatible with the overall characteristic of the district and complies with Guideline 14.8.
The commercial storefronts, incorporating design elements representative of historic structures, create
smaller modules on the first floor, while varying the design of the structure to add some architectural
character. Additionally, the awnings incorporate design elements from historic buildings, creating a
structure that represents current architectural design with compatible elements for the district.
The proposed height is less than the 30 foot maximum height for the Old Town Overlay District, and
utilizes a flat roof with a parapet wall to reduce the visual impact of the structure. The mechanical
equipment will be placed on the roof and obscured by the parapet walls to reduce the visual impact of
the structure and site design.
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Downtown and Community Services Department Staff Report
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
CDC‐2016‐006 605 East University Avenue Page 3 of 4
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
A. The application is complete and the information
contained within the application is correct and
sufficient enough to allow adequate review and
final action;
The application is deemed complete by staff.
B. Compliance with any design standards of the
Unified Development Code;
The application complies with the design
standards of the UDC, as outlined above.
C. Compliance with the adopted Downtown Design
Guidelines, as may be amended from time to time,
specific to the applicable Historic or Overlay
District;
The proposed project is in compliance with
Chapter 14 of the Downtown and Old Town
Design Guidelines.
D. The integrity of an individual historic structure is
preserved.
The infill construction project does not
include the review of a historic structure.
E. New buildings or additions are designed to be
compatible with surrounding historic properties.
The proposed new structures are compatible
with the immediate buildings, including
scale, massing and materials.
F. The overall character of the Historic or applicable
Overlay District is protected.
The project does not have an adverse effect
on the overall character of the historic
district.
G. Signs that are out of keeping with the adopted
design standards, and are not in character with
the site or landmarks within the Historic or
applicable Overlay District in question will not be
permitted.
No signage is proposed at this time.
H. The following may also be considered by the
HARC when determining whether to approve a
Certificate for Design Compliance:
1. The effect of the proposed change upon the
general historic, cultural, and architectural
nature of the site, landmark, or District.
2. The appropriateness of exterior architectural
features, including parking and loading
spaces, which can be seen from a public street,
alley, or walkway.
3. The general design, arrangement, texture,
material, and color of the building or structure
The proposed project creates a change for
the site, but the effect to the surrounding
district is mitigated by the proximity to
University Avenue and multi‐story
commercial, educational and religious
facilities.
The architectural features and materials are
designed to be compatible with the
architectural forms and materials found
throughout the district.
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Downtown and Community Services Department Staff Report
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
CDC‐2016‐006 605 East University Avenue Page 4 of 4
SECTION 3.13.030 CRITERIA FINDINGS
and the relation of such factors to similar
features of buildings or structures in the
District, contrast or other relation of such
factors to other landmarks built at or during
the same period, as well as the uniqueness of
such features, considering the remaining
examples of architectural, historical, and
cultural values.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Based on the findings listed above, staff recommends approval of CDC‐2016‐006 as presented,
As of the date of this report, staff has received no written comments regarding this request.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1 – Letter of Intent and renderings
SUBMITTED BY
Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review
March 24, 2016
SUBJECT:
Disc ussion and p o s s ib le direc tion regard ing c onc eptual review for a propos ed projec t at 3rd & Roc k
Streets - Matt S ynats c hk, Histo ric Planner
ITEM SUMMARY:
HARC will review the p ro p o s ed projec t at 3rd & R o ck S treets for complianc e with the Downto wn and
Old To wn Des ign Guidelines . No o fficial action will be taken at this time.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
SUBMITTED BY:
Matt Synatsc hk, His toric P lanner
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
3rd & Rock Elevations Backup Material
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review
March 24, 2016
SUBJECT:
Disc ussion and p o s s ib le direc tion regard ing c onc eptual review for a propos ed projec t at 701 East
University Avenue - Matt Synats chk, His toric Planner
ITEM SUMMARY:
HARC will review the p ro p o s ed projec t at 701 Eas t University Avenue for c o mp lianc e with the Downto wn
and Old To wn Des ign Guidelines . No o fficial ac tion will be taken at this time.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
SUBMITTED BY:
Matt Synatsc hk, His toric P lanner
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
701 E Univers ity Conceptual Site Plan Exhibit
701 E Univers ity Conceptual Elevations Exhibit
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review
March 24, 2016
SUBJECT:
Questio ns and c o mments from Commissioners in Training.
ITEM SUMMARY:
Questio ns and c o mments from Commissioners in Training.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Karen Fro s t, Rec o rd ing S ecretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review
March 24, 2016
SUBJECT:
Staff up d ates and remind er of upc o ming meetings related to HARC.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Matt Synatsc hk
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
2015/16 HARC Meeting Dates Backup Material
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UDC Development Manual Georgetown, Texas HARC Calendar
Revised: April 2015 www.georgetown.org Page 1 of 1
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
(4th Thursday)
Applications may be submitted at any time. The Agenda Deadline is not a submittal deadline; it is the last day an
item may be added to a meeting agenda to meet notification requirements. Additional time is needed for processing
and review of applications; therefore you are encouraged to submit your application as early as possible in advance
of this date to avoid delays. Please refer to the Application Review Timelines chart in this Development Manual to
estimate overall processing time. All issues must be resolved before an item can be added to an agenda. Staff will
determine when your application is ready for the public meeting and notify you accordingly.
Historic & Architectural
Review Commission
Agenda Deadline HARC Meeting
December 26, 2014 January 22, 2015
January 27, 2015 February 26
February 27 March 26
March 27 April 23
May 1 May 28
May 29 June 25
June 26 July 23
July 31 August 27
August 28 September 24
September 25 October 22
* November 13 * December 10
December 31 January 28, 2016
January 29, 2016 February 25
February 26 March 24
April 1 April 28
April 29 May 26
May 27 June 23
July 1 July 28
July 29 August 25
August 26 September 22
September 30 October 27
** November 11 * December 8
* November and December regular meetings are combined due to the Holidays. The combined meeting is held on the second
Thursday of December.
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review
March 24, 2016
SUBJECT:
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
na
SUBMITTED BY:
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