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Historic and Architectural Review Commission Sign Subcommittee
of the City of Georgetown
March 26, 2015 at 5:30 PM
at Georgetown Municipal Complex, 300-1 Industrial Avenue, Georgetown, TX 78627
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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 The Historic and Architectural Review Commission Sign Subcommittee, is responsible for
hearing and taking final action on sign permit applications, by issuing Certificates of Design
Compliance for signage based upon the City Council adopted Downtown Design Guidelines and
Unified Development Code. Commission may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene
an Executive Session at the request of the Chair, a Commissioner, the Director or legal counsel for
any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.
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
* Those who speak must turn in a speaker form, located at the back of the room, to the recording
secretary before the item they wish to address begins. Each speaker will be permitted to address
the Commission one time only for a maximum of three minutes.
Legislative Regular Agenda
B Review and possible approval of the minutes of the February 26, 2015 Sign Subcommittee
meeting.
C Public hearing and possible action on a Certificate of Design Compliance Request for Signage at
Glasscock Addition, Block 2, Lot 7, 6(PT), 0.286 acres, located at 909 South Austin Avenue
(CDC-2015-003)
D Public hearing and possible action on a Certificate of Design Compliance Request for Signage at
City of Georgetown, Block 40, Lot 6 (NW/PT), 0.55 acres, located at 711 South Main Street
(CDC-2015-004)
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 __________________, 2015, 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
Historic and Architectural Review
March 26, 2015
SUBJECT:
The Historic and Architectural Review Commission Sign Subcommittee, is responsible for hearing
and taking final action on sign permit applications, by issuing Certificates of Design Compliance
for signage based upon the City Council adopted Downtown Design Guidelines and Unified
Development Code. Commission may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an
Executive Session at the request of the Chair, a Commissioner, the Director or legal counsel for
any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.
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
* Those who speak must turn in a speaker form, located at the back of the room, to the recording
secretary before the item they wish to address begins. Each speaker will be permitted to address
the Commission one time only for a maximum of three minutes.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
na
SUBMITTED BY:
Karen Frost, Recording Secretary
City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review
March 26, 2015
SUBJECT:
Review and possible approval of the minutes of the February 26, 2015 Sign Subcommittee
meeting.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Minutes of HARC 02262015 Backup Material
Historic and Architectural Review Commission Page 1 of 4
Meeting: February 26, 2015
City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review Commission Workshop
Minutes
Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.
Council and Courts Building
101 E. 7th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626
Members present: Anna Eby, Chair; Nancy Night; Ty Gipson; Richard Mee; David Paul and Mary Jo
Winder.
Commissioners in Training present: Rodolfo Martinez, Barbara Price
Commissioners absent: Jennifer Brown
Staff present: Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner; Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager; Andreina Davila,
Project Coordinator; Jackson Daly, Executive Assistant; and Karen Frost, Recording Secretary.
A. Call to Order by Eby at 6:00 p.m. with the reading of the meeting procedures.
Legislative Regular Agenda
B. Discussion and possible action to approve the minutes from the December 11, 2014 regular meeting.
Motion by Paul to approve the minutes as presented. Second by Knight. Approved 6 – 0.
C. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) for a
residential addition on the property located at 711 East 8th Street bearing the legal description of
Clamp’s Addition Revised, Block E (E/PT) 0.1744 acres.
Synatschk presented the staff report and explained the case. The applicant is requesting a CDC for a
residential addition in the Old Town Overlay District. According to the letter of intent, the applicant
wishes to construct a two story addition, including a garage on the first floor and additional living
space on the second floor. The applicant’s request includes approval to use the underlying
Residential Single-family zoning district. Guideline 14.16 states that “an addition shall be compatible
in scale, materials, character and architectural style of the main building.” The materials and
architectural style of the proposed addition are compatible with the historic structure. However, the
scale and character are not compatible with the historic structure. The proposed addition is 145% of
the square footage of the existing structure, with flat vertical walls lacking the details, attributes and
features that distinguish the addition from the existing historic structure. The design guidelines allow
for a larger addition, but suggest the use of a connector to separate the addition from the existing
structure, when feasible. The guidelines also suggest the use of dormers instead of creating a full
second floor. The HARC may consider recommending the use of a connector, or changes to the
façade to create a more detailed street facing façade. Possible options include changing the roof line
to allow for the use of dormers on the east elevation; or applying a different siding material to the
second story, to the east building façade (Pine Street).
Due to ZBA’s denial of the setback modification and conflicts with the setback requirements, the
applicant has expressed an interest in looking at the possibility of acquiring a portion of the
ROW/easement to allow construction of the addition at the proposed location and outside of the
required rear setback. If the applicant is able to acquire a minimum of 15 feet of the ROW/easement,
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the Setback Modification and the CDC allowance for use of the rear setback of the underlying RS
zoning district would no longer be required. However, HARC approval would still be required to
utilize the side setback of the underlying RS zoning district, as well as the 1,740-square foot two-story
addition next to the existing street facing façade. Because of this, the applicant requests that HARC
review the proposed addition on its own merit in accordance with the applicable Guidelines and
criteria for approval, and as if no setback modification or exception would be required, but not take
final action on the request.
Considering the proposed addition on its own without the need for a rear setback modification, staff
recommends approval with the following conditions: the east building façade must include at least
one of the following changes: construction of a smaller connector to set the addition away from the
house; change the roof line to allow for the use of dormers on the east elevation; or apply a different
siding material to the second story of the east elevation.
Staff recommends approval of the application to utilize the base RS zoning district setbacks.
In regards to the addition, until the issue with the ROW/easement is resolved, staff recommends one
of the following:
1) Should HARC find that the addition, as designed, meets the criteria for approval, staff
recommends that HARC continue the case until future meeting as agreed by both the applicant and
HARC to allow time for additional research in to acquiring a portion of the ROW/easement; or
2) Should HARC find that the addition, as designed, does not meet the criteria for approval, staff
recommends that HARC disapprove the request.
Chair Eby asked the applicant if he had any comments. James Grove stated that he only wished to
get a feel of what the Commission would like to see him do.
Eby opened the Public Hearing at 6:12 and with no speakers coming forward, closed the hearing.
Motion by Nancy to continue the case. No seconds were made so motion died.
Andreina Davila explained the issues for the commission giving them options on their action to be
taken.
The commissioners debated the design of the structure and its style and compatibility with the
neighborhood. They explained to Mr. Groves that the window to wall ratio of the new structure
should be more consistent with the window to wall ratio of the existing structure.
Motion by Knight to continue this case, CDC-2014-052, to the April regular meeting to allow the
applicant to work further on the design and the right-of-way issue. Second by Paul. Approved 6 –
0.
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Meeting: February 26, 2015
D. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) for
exterior alterations and signage for the property located at 124 East 8th Street, bearing the legal
description of City of Georgetown, Block 52, Lot 1 (NE/PT)
Synatschk presented the staff report. The applicant is proposing new trim paint and business signage
for the High priority structure located in Area 1 of the Downtown Overlay District. The proposed
paint scheme is designed to highlight the character defining features of the building, primarily the
transom windows, storefront windows and the doors. The proposed paint is for the 8th Street façade
only; no changes are proposed for the Church Street façade. The current muted base color will remain
in place, with the trim and doors painted as proposed by the applicant. The accent color is
appropriate for the structure, utilizing colors from the unpainted brick on the Church Street façade,
blending the two facades together.
The proposed projecting sign and hanging signs are allowed by the design guidelines for buildings
located in the Downtown Overlay District. Based on the findings listed above, staff recommends the
following approval for CDC-2014-053: 1. The proposed paint scheme as presented, 2. The proposed
projecting sign, lowered one foot below the cornice line, and 3. The proposed hanging sign, in a color
scheme coordinated with the façade and other signage.
The applicant Davin Hoyt was available for questions and asked for clarification of staff’s
recommendations. Synatschk explained.
Eby opened the Public Hearing at 6:57 and with no once coming forth, closed it.
Winder moved to approved the application with the trim paint colors be approved, and the
condition that the hanging sign paint colors be made consistent with the façade and the other
signs, to be reviewed by Synatschk before permitting, and the projecting sign brackets are to be
moved down to not damage the architectural features at the top of the column. Second by Mee.
Approved 5 – 1. (Knight opposed)
E. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) for
residential addition for the property located at 1318 University Avenue, bearing the legal description
of Outlot Division B, Block 12 (PT), 0.9506 acres.
Synatschk presented the staff report. The applicant proposes to remove a non-historic addition to the
east façade of the house, and construct a new addition, approximately 900 square feet in total size.
Previous renovations on the structure resulted in the replacement of the existing siding, new
windows, new roof and other exterior changes, greatly reducing the historic materials on the
structure. The proposed materials are consistent with the style of the structure and are appropriate
for the project. The new addition will be setback from the primary façade, with a narrow section that
expands to a perpendicular wing on the end. The combined building setback, different roof pitch and
building skirt height will create the required differentiation for the structure. Staff recommends
approval of CDC-2015-001 as submitted.
Grace and Jarrod Pyka, the applicants, were available for questions by the commissioners.
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Eby opened the Public Hearing and with no speakers coming forth, closed it.
Motion by Knight to approve the application for CDC-2015-001 as presented. Second by Gipson.
Approved 6 – 0.
F. Questions and comments from Commissioners in Training. No questions or comments.
G. Staff updates and reminder of future meetings.
• The Parking Study received 500 responses, Public Meetings will be held on March 11.
• The Tax Incentive Workshop will be held March 12th
• March 18th, a volunteer project with Serteens to redo the historic markers in Founders
Park.
• March 9th Sign Subcommittee meeting is cancelled.
• March 26th meeting will be held.
• The RFP for the Historic Resource Survey will be put out next week. This is being done in
phases.
• The Grace Heritage Center is being assessed this year for rehabilitation in next year.
• The Sidewalk Ordinance will be going to City Council in April, regarding ADA
compliance in downtown.
And last but not least, recognition of David Paul for 4 years of service to the Commission and
to our two commissioners-in-training, Rodolfo Martinez and Barbara Price.
Adjournment. Motion by Knight to adjourn, second by Mee. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
________________________________ _______________________________
Approved, Anna Eby, Chair Attest, Nancy Knight
City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review
March 26, 2015
SUBJECT:
Public hearing and possible action on a Certificate of Design Compliance Request for Signage at
Glasscock Addition, Block 2, Lot 7, 6(PT), 0.286 acres, located at 909 South Austin Avenue
(CDC-2015-003)
ITEM SUMMARY:
The City of Georgetown is in receipt of a request for a CDC for new business signage. According
to the submitted letter of intent, the applicant wishes to install a flush mounted sign.
Staff recommends approval of the request based on the findings that the request meets the
approval criteria of Section3.13.030 of the Unified Development Code (UDC), as outlined in the
attached Staff Report.
The affirmative vote of the majority of the HARC Sign Subcommittee members is required to
approve the CDC request.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None. the applicant paid the required fees.
SUBMITTED BY:
Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
CDC-2015-003 Staff Report Backup Material
CDC-2015-003 Exhibit 1 Backup Material
Georgetown Downtown and Community Services Department Staff Report
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
CDC-2015-003 909 South Austin Avenue Page 1 of 2
Meeting Date: March 26, 2015
File Number: CDC-2015-003
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
Public hearing and possible action on a Certificate of Design Compliance Request for Signage
at Glasscock Addition, Block 2, Lot 7, 6(PT), 0.286 acres, located at 909 South Austin Avenue
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
Project Name: Business Signage for Advance Auto Parts
Applicant: Jordan Friesen, Site Enhancement Services
Project Address: 909 South Austin Avenue
Legal Description: Glasscock Addition, Block 2, Lot 7, 6(PT), 0.286 acres
Historic Overlay: Downtown, Area 2
APPLICANT’S REQUEST
Applicant is requesting 1 new sign, as detailed below.
HISTORIC CONTEXT
Date of construction: ca. 1950
Historic Resources Survey Priority: 1984 - Not Recorded
2007 - Not Recorded
National Register Designation: Noncontributing structure in NR District
Texas Historical Commission Designation: None
Sign Type Flush mounted sign
Size 75 sq feet
Materials Plastic channel cut letters mounted in a sign
cabinet
Location Hung from canopy over primary entrance
Georgetown Downtown and Community Services Department Staff Report
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
CDC-2015-003 909 South Austin Avenue Page 2 of 2
STAFF ANALYSIS
The applicant is requesting a CDC for the installation of new business signage at 909 South
Austin Avenue. The proposed sign is pre-manufactured and wired for internal lighting. After
discussions with staff, the applicant has agreed to install the sign without the wiring, leaving
the sign unilluminated.
The proposed signage complies with the Downtown and Old Town Design Guideline
requirements for signage. The colors and style of the sign are federally trademarked,
exempting them from the review.
APPLICABLE DESIGN GUIDELINES
9.1 Consider the building front as part of an overall sign program
9.2 A sign shall be subordinate to the overall building composition
9.3 A primary sign should identify the services or business offered within.
9.6 A flush-mounted wall sign may be considered
9.7 A flush-mounted wall sign shall not exceed one square foot for every one foot of linear
facade width
9.9 A hanging sign may be considered
9.15 A sign should not in any way obscure or compete with architectural details of an
historic building facade.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
As of the date of this report, no public comments have been received by the City.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of CDC-2015-003 as presented.
ATTACHMENTS
The applicant’s Letter of Intent and Renderings are included with this staff report.
SUBMITTED BY
Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner
Store #3528
Ph: 1 . 855. 525. 6261 Fax: 1 . 574 . 237 . 6166 www.siteenhancementservices.com ||
Permit Art 909 Austin Avenue - Georgetown, TX
Ph: 1 . 855 . 525 . 6261
Fax: 1 . 574 . 237 . 6166
www.siteenhancementservices.com
March 19, 2015
Permit Art
Store #0000
Store Identifier: #3528
909 Austin Avenue
Georgetown, TX
Store #3528
Ph: 1 . 855. 525. 6261 Fax: 1 . 574 . 237 . 6166 www.siteenhancementservices.com ||
Permit Art 909 Austin Avenue - Georgetown, TX
A
Page 2 of 5
Store #3528
Ph: 1 . 855. 525. 6261 Fax: 1 . 574 . 237 . 6166 www.siteenhancementservices.com ||
Permit Art 909 Austin Avenue - Georgetown, TX
27" Red Channel LettersetA
Sign to be non-illuminated.
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27"
12'-5 3/8"
7'-9"
11'-0"
31'-8"
71 sq.ft.
Scale: 1/8"=1'-0"
Store #3528
Ph: 1 . 855. 525. 6261 Fax: 1 . 574 . 237 . 6166 www.siteenhancementservices.com ||
Permit Art 909 Austin Avenue - Georgetown, TX
27" Red Channel LettersetA
Raceway is split behind the "A"
3/16" #2793
red face
1" red Jewelite
trim cap
Pre-painted reflective white
aluminum back
3/16" Acrylite
white face
Arlon series #22 Black
vinyl overlay segment
Sign components to be in strict compliance with all UL standards.
1" black Jewelite
trim cap
3 1/2" pre-finished
red return
1" trim cap
3/16" letter face
.063 pre-finished
aluminum backMounting plate
Removable cover
for access
3" x 5" extruded
aluminum raceway
3/8" threaded rod
or 3/8" lag bolt
3.5" .050 aluminum
letter return
Weep hole
(min. 2 per letter)
Weep hole cover
Sign to be non-illuminated.
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27"
12'-5 3/8"
7'-9"
11'-0"
31'-8"
71 sq.ft.
Scale: 1/8"=1'-0"
Store #3528
Ph: 1 . 855. 525. 6261 Fax: 1 . 574 . 237 . 6166 www.siteenhancementservices.com ||
Permit Art 909 Austin Avenue - Georgetown, TX
+/- 75'-0"
4'
-
6
"
18
'
-
1
0
"
30"
43'-8"2'
-
7
"
4'-0"
A
Proposed Front Elevation
Existing Front Elevation
*Signage size and placement are approximate.
11
'
-
3
"
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review
March 26, 2015
SUBJECT:
Public hearing and possible action on a Certificate of Design Compliance Request for Signage at
City of Georgetown, Block 40, Lot 6 (NW/PT), 0.55 acres, located at 711 South Main Street
(CDC-2015-004)
ITEM SUMMARY:
The City of Georgetown is in receipt of a request for a CDC for new business signage. According
to the submitted letter of intent, the applicant wishes to install a hanging sign, and use a portable
sign during business hours.
Staff recommends approval of the request based on the findings that the request meets the
approval criteria of Section3.13.030 of the Unified Development Code (UDC), as outlined in the
attached Staff Report.
The affirmative vote of the majority of the HARC Sign Subcommittee members is required to
approve the CDC request.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None. The applicant paid the required fees.
SUBMITTED BY:
Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
CDC-2015-004 Staff Report Backup Material
CDC-2015-004 Exhibit 1 Backup Material
Georgetown Downtown and Community Services Department Staff Report
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
CDC-2015-004 711 South Main Street Page 1 of 2
Meeting Date: March 26, 2015
File Number: CDC-2015-004
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
Public hearing and possible action on a Certificate of Design Compliance Request for Signage
at City of Georgetown, Block 40, Lot 6 (NW/PT), 0.55 acres, located at 711 South Main Street
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
Project Name: Business Signage for Mikey V’s Hot Sauce
Applicant: Jim Wilson, MinuteMan Press
Project Address: 711 South Main Street
Legal Description: City of Georgetown, Block 40, Lot 6 (NW/PT), 0.55 acres
Historic Overlay: Downtown, Area 1
APPLICANT’S REQUEST
Applicant is requesting 3 new signs, as detailed below.
HISTORIC CONTEXT
Date of construction: 1870
Historic Resources Survey Priority: 1984 - High
2007 - High
National Register Designation: Contributing structure in NR District
Texas Historical Commission Designation: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Sign Type Hanging Sign
Size 3 sq feet
Materials Vinyl mounted on MDO
Location Hung from canopy over primary entrance
Sign Type Portable Sign
Size 6 sq feet
Materials Frosted vinyl
Location Placed on sidewalk during business hours
Georgetown Downtown and Community Services Department Staff Report
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
CDC-2015-004 711 South Main Street Page 2 of 2
STAFF ANALYSIS
The applicant’s request for new business signage is in compliance with the design guidelines.
The Guidelines allow for the installation of a hanging sign above the entrance and the use of a
portable sign during business hours. The signs comply with the size requirements of the
Guidelines and do not exceed the allowable colors.
APPLICABLE DESIGN GUIDELINES
9.1 Consider the building front as part of an overall sign program
9.2 A sign shall be subordinate to the overall building composition
9.3 A primary sign should identify the services or business offered within.
9.4 A secondary sign should identify the services or business offered within.
9.9 A hanging sign may be considered
9.13 A portable sign may be considered, in the Downtown Overlay District
9.15 A sign should not in any way obscure or compete with architectural details of an
historic building facade.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
As of the date of this report, no public comments have been received by the City.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of CDC-2015-004 as presented.
ATTACHMENTS
The applicant’s Letter of Intent and Renderings are included with this staff report.
SUBMITTED BY
Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner
City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review
March 26, 2015
SUBJECT:
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
na
SUBMITTED BY:
Karen Frost, Recording Secretary