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G o vernment C ode 551.)
A T he Historic and Architectural R eview C ommis s ion, appointed by the Mayor and the C ity C ouncil, is resp onsible for hearing and taking final
action on applic ations, by issuing C ertificates of App ropriateness based upon the C ity C ouncil adopted Downtown Des ign G uidelines and
Unified Development C ode.
Welcome and Meeting Procedures:
· S taff P resentation
· Applicant P resentatio n (Limited to ten minutes unless stated otherwis e b y the C ommission.)
· Q uestions from C ommission to S taff and Applicant
· C omments from C itizens *
· Applicant R espons e
· C ommission Deliberative P ro cess
· C ommission Action
* T hose who s peak must turn in a s peaker form, loc ated at the bac k of the room, to the record ing secretary before the item they wis h to
addres s begins . Eac h speaker will b e p ermitted to address the C ommis sion o ne time only for a maximum of three minutes .
L egislativ e Regular Agenda
B C onsideration and possible action to ap prove the minutes from the March 12, 2020 regular meetings of the Historic and Architec tural R eview
C ommission. - Mirna G arcia, Management Analyst
C Public Hearing and Possible Action on a R equest for a Certificate of Appropriateness fo r an addition that creates a new, or adds to an
existing street fac ing façade; the remo val of an awning o r cano py; and the addition of an awning o r canopy on a high priority structure at the
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property lo cated at 805 S . Main S treet, bearing the legal description G eorgetown C ity O f, BLO C K 52, Lot 3(N/P T ), AC R ES 0.0548. –
Britin Bostick, Downtown and Historic P lanner
D Public Hearing and P ossible Action on a R equest for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a 19'-6" S etback Encroachment into the
required 25' front s etback fo r the construction of a carport addition 5'-6" from the front p ro perty line, and a 4'-8" S etback Encroachment into
the req uired 6' s ide setback for the construc tion of a carport addition 1'-4" from the s ide (north) p roperty line at the property located at 1604
Vine S treet, bearing the legal des cription NO LEN ADDI T IO N, BLO C K 2, LO T 5-6(P T S ), AC R ES 0.160. (2020-8-C O A) – Britin Bostic k,
Downtown and Historic P lanner
E Disc ussio n and possible ac tion establishing the regular meeting d ate, time and plac e of the Historic and Architectural R eview C ommission for
2020/21 -- Mirna G arcia, Management Analyst
F Updates, C o mmissioner q uestions , and comments. - S o fia Nelson, P lanning Director
Adjournment
Ce rtificate of Posting
I, R obyn Densmore, C ity S ecretary for the C ity of G eorgetown, Texas , do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was po s ted at C ity Hall, 808
Martin Luther King Jr. S treet, G eorgetown, T X 78626, a place readily accessible to the general pub lic as required by law, o n the _____ day of
_________________, 2020, at __________, and remained so pos ted for at leas t 72 continuous hours p rec eding the sched uled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
R obyn Densmore, C ity S ec retary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review
March 26, 2020
S UB J E C T:
C onsideration and pos s ible ac tion to approve the minutes from the Marc h 12, 2020 regular meetings of the
His toric and Architec tural R eview C ommis s ion. - Mirna G arcia, Management Analys t
IT E M S UMMARY:
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
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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
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Historic and Architectural Review Commission Page 1 of 3
Meeting: March 12, 2020
City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
Minutes
March 12, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Council and Courts Building
510 West 9th Street Georgetown, TX 78626
Members present: Amanda Parr, Chair; Catherine Morales; Art Browner; Faustine Curry, Robert
McCabe; Pam Mitchell; Karalei Nunn; Steve Johnston
Members absent: Terri Asendorf-Hyde
Staff present: Nat Waggoner, Long Range Planning Manager; Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst;
Britin Bostick, Historic Planner; Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
Call to order by Commissioner Parr at 6:01 pm.
A. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the February 13 and February
27, 2020 regular meetings of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission. - Mirna Garcia,
Management Analyst
Motion to approve the minutes as presented by Commissioner Morales. Second by Alternate
Commissioner Mitchell. Approved (7-0).
B. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for an
addition to a street-facing facade at the property located at 1215 S. Main Street, bearing the legal
description of Morrow Addition, BLOCK G (SE/PT) (0.236 acres). – Britin Bostick, Downtown &
Historic Planner
Staff report presented by Bostick. The applicant requests an addition that creates a new or adds
to an existing street facing facade for a medium priority structure. The existing structure was
constructed in 1921 by Georgetown builder and lumber yard owner C. S. Griffith, competitor to
the well-known C. S. Belford. The house was built for local businessman T. E. Stone, who had
also owned the original house immediately to the north. It is 1,944 square feet, including the
covered front porch. The one-story house has Craftsman features, including low-pitched gable
roofs, unenclosed eave overhangs, a front porch with brick columns that extend to the ground,
multi-pane upper sash windows, and triangular knee braces under the deep eave overhangs at
the gable ends. At the January 23, 2020 HARC meeting, the commissioners provided a
conceptual review to the applicant and gave feedback on the proposed design for three specific
aspects of the project, which were: Mass, Scale (Design Guidelines 14.12, 14.13 and 14.16), and
Design and Materials (Design Guideline 14.13).
Alternate Commissioner Mitchell asked if this project complies with both height and masting
requirements. Bostick explained that it does.
Chair Parr opened and closed the Public Hearing as no one signed up to speak.
Motion to approve Item B (2019-70-COA) as submitted by the applicant by Commissioner
Nunn. Second by Commissioner Browner.
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Meeting: March 12, 2020
Amended motion to approve Item B (2019-70-COA) with the condition that the applicant re-use
original materials if feasible, by Commissioner Nunn. Second by Commissioner Browner.
Approved (7-0)
C. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for an
addition to a street-facing façade at the property located at 405 E. 10th Street, bearing the legal
description of Glasscock Addition, BLOCK 27, Lot 5-6(E/PTS), ACRES 0.18. – Britin Bostick,
Downtown and Historic Planner
Staff report presented by Bostick. The applicant is requesting HARC approval for addition
to an existing non-historic detached garage located to the rear of the contributing
structure, and to connect it via a covered walkway to the rear of the primary
structure. The subject property currently has a detached single-car garage to the rear
of the main (contributing) structure, which was constructed in 2005. The applicant is
requesting to add height to the garage structure for an attic storage space as well as
a ground-floor addition for a workshop extension. The street-facing façade is proposed
to maintain the slope of the existing roof, with an upper window to match the proposed
new windows of the main structure and an overhang above the garage door with the same
asphalt shingle roofing to link to the covered walkway and the same siding and trim as
the existing. The main structure is approximately 17’ in height at the roof ridge, and
the addition to the garage structure would be 2’-8” taller. The applicant is also
replacing non-historic, non-original windows and front porch decking, neither of which
require a Certificate of Appropriateness.
Chair Parr opened and closed the Public Hearing as no one signed up to speak.
Motion to approve Item C (2020-6-COA) as presented by Commissioner Morales. Second by
Commissioner Johnston. Approved (7-0).
D. Consideration and possible action to appoint a new Historic and Architectural Review
Commission Vice-Chair.
Motion by Commissioner Browner to nominate Commissioner Morales for the Vice-Chair
role. Second by Alternate Commissioner Mitchell. Approved (7-0)
E. Consideration and possible action to appoint a new Historic and Architectural Review
Commission Secretary.
Motion by Commissioner Morales to nominate Commissioner Asendorf-Hyde for the
Secretary role. Second by Alternate Commissioner Mitchell. Approved (7-0).
F. Consideration and possible action to appoint a new member to the Historic and Architectural
Review Demolition Subcommittee.
Motion by Commissioner Browner to nominate Commissioner Johnston as a new member
for the HARC Demolition Subcommittee. Second by Commissioner Morales. Motion by
Commissioner Morales to nominate Commissioner Parr to remain on the HARC Demolition
Subcommittee. Motion by Commissioner Morales to nominate Alternate Commissioner
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Meeting: March 12, 2020
McCabe as an Alternate for the HARC Demolition Subcommittee. Second by Commissioner
Browner. Approved (7-0).
G. Updates, Commissioner questions, and comments. - Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
Commissioner Morales shared that an article was written about the Commission and shared
with the Commission.
Bostick explained the new Commissioner materials provided to the Commissioners.
Chair Parr asked about the cancellation/shutdown process due to recent health concerns.
Bostick explained that the Commission will be notified and the cancellation will be publicly
posted.
Chair Parr also encouraged Commissioners to let staff know of training opportunities.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Nunn. Second by Commissioner Parr.
Meeting adjourned at 6:46pm
________________________________ _________________________________
Approved, Amanda Parr, Chair Attest, Terri Asendorf-Hyde, Secretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review
March 26, 2020
S UB J E C T:
Public Hearing and P ossible Action on a R equest for a Certificate of Appropriateness for an addition
that creates a new, or ad d s to an exis ting s treet fac ing faç ad e; the removal of an awning or cano p y; and the
addition of an awning o r c anopy on a high priority struc ture at the property lo cated at 805 S . Main S treet,
bearing the legal desc rip tion G eo rgeto wn C ity O f, BLO C K 52, Lo t 3(N/P T ), AC R ES 0.0548. – Britin
Bostick, Downtown and His toric P lanner
IT E M S UMMARY:
T he applic ant is proposing to remo ve the existing fabric awnings over up p er flo o r windows and ground
floor s to refro nt, to install a new flat cano p y similar to the his toric c anopy o ver the s torefront, to bring the
trans om windows forward to the face o f the building in their o riginal loc ation and c o nfiguratio n, and to
replace the exis ting non-historic s torefront with a new s torefront in the c urrent location.
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 Report Cover Memo
Exhibit 1 - Location Map Exhibit
Exhibit 2 - Letter of Intent Exhibit
Exhibit 3 - Plans & Specifications Exhibit
Exhibit 4 - His toric Resource Survey Exhibit
Exhibit 5 - His toric & Current Photos Exhibit
Staff Pres entation Pres entation
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Planning Department Staff Report
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
2020-9-COA – 805 S. Main St. Page 1 of 6
Meeting Date: March 26, 2019
File Number: 2020-9-COA
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for an addition that
creates a new, or adds to an existing street facing façade; the removal of an awning or canopy; and the
addition of an awning or canopy on a high priority structure at the property located at 805 S. Main Street,
bearing the legal description Georgetown City Of, BLOCK 52, Lot 3(N/PT), ACRES 0.0548.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
Project Name: Razmataz Storefront and Awning
Applicant: Optima Pools (Robert Reavey)
Property Owner: 805 South Main Street LLC
Property Address: 805 S. Main Street
Legal Description: Georgetown City Of, BLOCK 52, Lot 3(N/PT), ACRES 0.0548
Historic Overlay: Downtown Historic Overlay District
Case History: N/A
HISTORIC CONTEXT
Date of construction: 1925 (HRS)
Historic Resources Survey Level of Priority: High
National Register Designation: Williamson County Courthouse National Register
Historic District
Texas Historical Commission Designation: N/A
APPLICANT’S REQUEST
HARC:
Addition that creates a new, or adds to an existing street facing façade
Removal of an awning or canopy
Addition of an awning or canopy
HPO:
Paint color change
STAFF ANALYSIS
Property History
The current structure is the second structure to be located on this property. The original structure was a
wood frame, single-story structure that was constructed between 1889 and 1894, according to Sanborn
Fire Insurance maps. In 1894 the building served as a confectionery and fruit shop, in 1900-1910 it was a
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barber shop with an addition at the rear, and by 1916 it was a millinery with a larger shed addition to the
rear.
Around 1925 a new, two-story structure was built. The Alcove, a café and confectionery that was popular
with Southwestern students, was on the ground floor, and a beauty shop was upstairs, both owned and
operated by the Reas. The historic façade is shown in the photo in the applicant’s Letter of Intent. The
building had a flat canopy with a transom window above at the face of the building, with a recessed
entrance. It appears that some small modifications had been made to the storefront by the 1980s, and the
storefront that exists today is a replacement of the original storefront, including the transom windows,
with a storefront that is not compatible with the design and construction period of the building.
Applicant’s Request
The applicant is requesting approval to remove the existing fabric awnings over upper floor windows
and ground floor storefront, to install a new flat canopy similar to the canopy in the historic photo, to
bring the transom windows forward to the face of the building, and to replace the existing non-historic
storefront with a new storefront.
The existing fabric awnings are similar to those seen on other buildings around the Square, and fabric
awnings with wood frames have been attached to various buildings on the Square for more than 100
years to provide shade from the sun, protection from the rain or to serve as advertising space for signage.
Photographs from the 1980’s, including the 1984 Historic Resource Survey, show fabric awnings on the
face of the building, even before the original storefront was replaced. The awning over the upper floor
windows is now a single awning, but in the 1980s it was four separate awnings shading the four upper
floor windows. Historic photos show fabric awnings are not original to the building, and that it did
historically have a flat canopy with transom windows above (the windows are now obscured from street
view by the fabric awning). The proposed removal of the fabric awnings and replacement with a flat
canopy constructed of painted aluminum with tie rods is more consistent with the historic design of the
building.
The applicant is also requesting approval to remove the existing non-historic storefront and replace it
with a design that is more consistent with the historic storefront design. Although not a true replica, in
part due to the current location of electric and water meter access and the slope of the sidewalk on the
south end of the façade where there was once a built-out section, the proposed new storefront design
would be more consistent with the design of the historic storefront and would retain entrances in similar
locations and configuration. Photos with known dates show that the existing storefront was installed
after 1984, and the design, trim and front door of the current storefront are not consistent with the period
in which the building was constructed, nor do they contribute to its architectural significance. The
proposed new storefront, including the installation of transom windows above the flat canopy in the
same location and configuration as the historic design, provide a more consistent character with the
historic structure.
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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 6 – DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR INDIVIDUAL BUILDING ELEMENTS
6.3 If a storefront is altered, restoring it to the original
design is preferred.
If evidence of the original design is missing,
use a simplified interpretation of similar
storefronts. The storefront still should be
designed to provide interest to pedestrians.
Note that, in some cases, an original storefront
may have been altered early in the history of
the building, and may itself have taken on
significance. Such alterations should be
preserved.
See also Preservation Briefs #11: Rehabilitating
Historic Storefronts, published by the National
Park Service.
Complies
The transom windows are proposed to be
returned to the face of the building in the
original configuration, while the entrance
portion is proposed to be a simple storefront
with the same entrance locations as
previously. While a return to the original
storefront configuration is preferred, the
new storefront is proposed to remain in the
same location as the current storefront to
accommodate existing utility locations and
access, as well as to accommodate the
current sidewalk pavers and accessible slope
up to the ground floor entrance. The existing
storefront is not historic nor it is consistent
with the building character, and it has not
attained significance.
6.4 Alternative designs that are contemporary
interpretations of traditional storefronts may be
considered.
Where the original is missing and no evidence
of its character exists, a new design that uses
the traditional elements may be considered.
However, the new design should continue to
convey the character of typical storefronts,
including the transparent character of the
display window.
Complies
The proposed new storefront is similar in
character to the historic storefront, with the
exception of the display area on the right
side, which now has an electrical service
panel and a City water meter directly
adjacent. The proposed new storefront is a
contemporary interpretation of the
storefront visible in the historic photo and
provides the transparent character of the
display windows.
6.18 Maintain recessed entries.
The repetition of recessed entries provides a
rhythm of shadows along the street, which
helps establish a sense of scale.
These recessed entries were designed to
provide protection from the weather and the
repeated rhythm of these shaded areas along
the street helps to identify business entrances.
Complies
The recessed entry is maintained, which
includes the separate entrance to the second
floor.
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GUIDELINES FINDINGS
CHAPTER 6 – DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR INDIVIDUAL BUILDING ELEMENTS
Typically, recessed entries were set back
between three and five feet.
Restore the historic recessed entry if it has
been altered.
Avoid doors that are flush with the sidewalk,
especially those that swing outward.
CHAPTER 7 – DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR ADAPTIVE RE-USE, ADDITIONS, & ALTERATIONS
7.1 Avoid alterations that would damage historic
features.
Avoid alterations that would hinder the ability
to interpret the design character of the original
building.
Alterations that seek to imply an earlier period
than that of the building are inappropriate.
Complies
Proposed alterations do not damage historic
features, nor do they hinder the ability to
interpret the original design character,
rather they return some of the character-
defining features, albeit with a modern
interpretation in the case of the new canopy.
7.2 Properties designated by the City as a High or
Medium Priority Historic Structure should be
preserved and their historic character retained.
Due to special circumstances, a structure’s
historic priority may change over time
(because a reduced number of similar style
structures in stable condition still exist within
the district or city, or if unknown historic
information becomes available that adds
significance).
Complies
Proposed alterations and additions do not
diminish the designation as a high priority
structure, rather they return some of the
altered or removed architectural features
more closely to their original form.
CHAPTER 10 – DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR AWNINGS & CANOPIES
10.2 A fixed metal canopy may be considered.
Appropriate supporting mechanisms are wall-
mounted brackets, chains and posts.
Consider using a contemporary interpretation
of those canopies seen historically.
Complies
Proposed new metal canopy uses a cable and
turnbuckle support mechanism with the
same number of supports as the historic
canopy and provides a similar appearance.
10.4 Mount an awning or canopy to accentuate
character-defining features.
It should be mounted to highlight moldings
that may be found above the storefront and
should not hide character-defining features.
Its mounting should not damage significant
features and historic details.
Complies
Proposed new metal canopy is mounted to
the building face in the same area as the
historic canopy, with the supports mounted
below a decorative brick band and not
hiding character-defining features,
including the transom windows.
CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL
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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
The application was deemed complete by
Staff.
2. Compliance with any design standards of this
Code;
Complies
Proposed project complies with UDC
requirements.
3. Compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's
Standards for the Treatment of Historic
Properties to the most extent practicable;
Complies
Proposed project complies with the SOI
Standards, and the owner has worked with
the Texas Main Street Program on the
design of the façade rehabilitation.
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;
Complies
Proposed project complies with applicable
Guidelines.
5. The general historic, cultural, and architectural
integrity of the building, structure or site is
preserved;
Complies
Proposed alterations to the non-historic
storefront do not diminish the integrity of
the building, and removal of the fabric
awnings and replacement with a canopy
more similar to the original with the
transom window in the original location
improves the architectural integrity.
6. New buildings or additions are designed to be
compatible with surrounding properties in the
applicable historic overlay district;
Complies
Proposed addition of canopy and
replacement of storefront is compatible with
surrounding properties in the Downtown
Historic Overlay District.
7. The overall character of the applicable historic
overlay district is protected; and
Complies
Proposed project does not diminish the
character of the Downtown Historic
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
Signage is not proposed as part of this
project.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Based on the findings listed above, staff recommends APPROVAL of the request for the reasons stated
above.
As of the date of this report, staff has received no written comments.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1 – Letter of Intent
Exhibit 2 – Plans and Specifications
Exhibit 3 – Public Comments
Exhibit 4 – Historic Resource Survey
Exhibit 5 – Historic & Current Photos
SUBMITTED BY
Britin Bostick, Downtown & Historic Planner
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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RH20-209 Razmataz LOI.doc
February 18, 2020
Letter of Intent
Re: Razmataz (Storefront and Awning Upgrade)
805 S Main Street
Georgetown , Texas 78626
The overall intent of this project is to renovate the existing storefront, in an effort, to
convert façade to resemble its original state. (see attached photo named “Historic
Facade”) There are a few obstacles (costs, ADA, utilities) to bring it ALL the way back
to original façade. Argument, face is old and outdated, rotting away. So, to remodel the
storefront, we’d like to bring back to, as much as practical, the original face.
First, we would like to remove the canvas awning above the storefront and replace with
an appropriate flat awning with turnbuckle supports per the photo and existing
adjacent building. (see attached photo named “Historic Facade”) In addition, we would
like to remove the upper awning above the second level windows in their entirety. No
new awning for upper windows, but rather patch and repair any damaged wood and
re-paint. (see attached photo named “Existing Awning”)
Next, we’d like to bring the upper transom windows out to the face of the façade and
divide them into equal 7 panels. Again, similar to the attached photo (see attached
photo named “Historic Facade”)
Last, we will upgrade the storefront system in its current plan location. The storefront is
set back form the façade approximately 3’-5’ similarly to the Historic Photo. We cannot
angle windows into the vestibule, we have existing ADA entry access route issues and
have existing electrical meters in that location to prevent changing that portion of the
storefront. The store front, wood is rotting and need to be removed and replaced with a
similar non ornamental design. The storefront will be re-painted.
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Note: With the upper storefront window out to the face, and the lower storefront set
back, will have an interior soffit ledge that the awning will now extend from. See Wall
/awning section.
Scope of Work:
Demolition:
· Remove upper and lower awning.
· Remove lower storefront and doors
· Patch and repair upper window trim or replace as needed.
Renovation:
· Add new structural beam across opening to support new relocated upper
storefront windows.
· Provide new framed storefront system with new wood non ornamental trim.
· Add new back lit signage with decal signage on windows per Downtown
Georgetown signage code requirements.
· Paint all new wood trim.
· Provide all new doors and windows.
Additions:
· Provide new awning per attached drawing
Attachments: Photos (historic façade, existing awnings, door vestibule and electrical
meter)
Sincerely,
Rob Reavey
RHadius p.c.
rreavey@rhadiuspc.com
303.594.5959
Principal, LEED AP
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Historic Facade
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Existing Awnings
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TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Properties Documented with the THC Form in 2007 and/or 1984 That Have Not Changed Preservation Priority
County Williamson Local District:Downtown District
Address:805 Main St 2016 Survey ID:124968
City Georgetown 2016 Preservation Priority:High
SECTION 1
Basic Inventory Information
WCAD ID:R041455Property Type:Building Structure Object Site District
Date Recorded 3/2/2016Recorded by:CMEC
EstimatedActual Source:2007 surveyConstruction Date:1925
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)*
General Notes: (Notes from 2007 Survey: new stained glass in doors; tinted windows)
High Medium
Priority:
Low
High Medium Low
ID:698
ID:464
*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 Razmataz salon/None
ID:124968 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:30.636301 Longitude -97.676851
None Selected
None Selected
Photo direction: East
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Razmataz Storefront and Awning
805 S. Main St.
2020-9-COA
Historic & Architectural Review Commission
March 26, 2020
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Item Under Consideration
2020-9-COA –Razmataz Storefront &Awning
•Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for an
addition that creates a new, or adds to an existing street facing façade; the removal of an
awning or canopy; and the addition of an awning or canopy on a high priority structure at
the property located at 805 S. Main Street, bearing the legal description Georgetown City
Of, BLOCK 52, Lot 3(N/PT), ACRES 0.0548.
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Item Under Consideration
HARC:
•Addition that creates a new, or adds to an existing street facing façade
•Removal of an awning or canopy
•Addition of an awning or canopy
HPO:
•Paint color change
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Item Under Consideration
Insert Project Image
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Historic
Courthouse
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Current Context
Insert Historic Properties Map Screenshot
(locate property to center of map and show surrounding
properties for at least one block surrounding
highlight property with box if applicable)
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Historic Photos –The Alcove & White Auto Store
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Historic Photos –c. 1980
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Historic Photos -1984
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Current Photos
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Current Photos
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Proposed Design
*Note: Signage is
not proposed as
part of this request
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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;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;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
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Public Notification
•One (1) sign posted
•No public comments
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Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the request.
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HARC Motion
•Approve (as presented by the applicant)
•Deny (as presented by the applicant)
•Approve with conditions
•Postpone
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review
March 26, 2020
S UB J E C T:
Public Hearing and P ossible Action on a R equest for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a 19'-6"
S etbac k Enc roachment into the required 25' front setback for the c onstruc tion of a c arport addition 5'-6"
from the front property line, and a 4'-8" S etback Encroac hment into the required 6' s ide setback for the
cons truction of a carport addition 1'-4" from the side (north) property line at the property loc ated at 1604
Vine S treet, bearing the legal desc ription NO LEN ADDI T I O N, BLO C K 2, LO T 5-6(P T S ), AC R ES
0.160. (2020-8-C O A) – Britin Bos tic k, Downtown and Historic P lanner
IT E M S UMMARY:
T he Applic ant is req uesting HAR C approval for a 19’-16” setb ack enc ro ac hment into the required front
s etbac k fo r the c ons truc tio n of a c arp o rt additio n 5’-6” fro m the fro nt p ro p erty line, and a 4’-8” s etbac k
enc roachment into the required side s etbac k fo r the c onstruc tion of a c arp o rt ad d ition 1’-4” from the north
s ide property line. T he propos ed new carport is to replace the exis ting carport.
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 Report Cover Memo
Exhibit 1 - Location Map Exhibit
Exhibit 2 - Letter of Intent Exhibit
Exhibit 3 - Plans & Specifications Exhibit
Exhibit 4 - His toric Resource Survey Exhibit
Exhibit 5 - Public Comments Exhibit
Staff Pres entation Pres entation
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Planning Department Staff Report
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
2020 -8-COA – 16 04 Vine St. Page 1 of 8
Meeting Date: Thursday, March 26, 2020
File Number: 2020-8-COA
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a 19'-6" Setback
Encroachment into the required 25' front setback for the construction of a carport addition 5'-6" from the
front property line, and a 4'-8" Setback Encroachment into the required 6' side setback for the construction
of a carport addition 1'-4" from the side (north) property line at the property located at 1604 Vine Street,
bearing the legal description NOLEN ADDITION, BLOCK 2, LOT 5-6(PTS), ACRES 0.160.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
Project Name: 1604 Vine Carport Addition
Applicant: Optima Pools (Robert Reavey)
Property Owner: Angela Harris
Property Address: 1604 Vine Street
Legal Description: Nolen Addition, BLOCK 2, LOTS 5-6 (PTS), ACRES 0.17
Historic Overlay: Old Town Historic Overlay District
Case History: HPO approved exterior alterations in 2019-81-COA
HISTORIC CONTEXT
Date of construction: 1960 (HRS), actual construction date 1952 (public records)
Historic Resources Survey Level of Priority: Low
National Register Designation: N/A
Texas Historical Commission Designation: N/A
APPLICANT’S REQUEST
HARC:
Setback modification
HPO:
Addition that creates a new, or adds to an existing street facing façade
STAFF ANALYSIS
The applicant is proposing the addition of a 2 1’-4” deep, 22’-6” wide carport to the front of the low
priority residential structure to replace an existing carport which has some deterioration causing a need
for its removal. The proposed new carport would encroach 19’-6” into the required 25’ front setback
and result in a 5’-6” front setback, as well as encroach 4’-8” into the required 6’ side (north) setback and
result in a 1’-4” side setback if approved. Along this portion of Vine Street and in this area the
residential structures are low and medium priority, and they vary in distance to front and side
property lines. This block is at the southern boundary of the Old Town Historic Overlay District, near
the southeast corner of the district.
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2020 -8-COA – 16 04 Vine St. Page 2 of 8
Part of the evaluation criteria in UDC 3.13.030.D for a setback modification is whether the proposed
setback is compatible and in context within the block in which the subject property is located, and
whether the proposed addition or new structure will be set closer to the street than other units within
the block. In this block of Vine Street, the abutting property to the north has a carport on its front
façade, as does the property across the street, diagonally north. The front setbacks for these properties
are closer to the street than other units within the block. The two adjacent properties are depicted
below.
1604 Vine St (Subject Property) 1602 Vine St (Abutting Property to North )
The proposal is for a carport replacement in the same footprint as the existing. The subject residential
structure is currently set back 27’ from the front property line. With the carport addition, the setback
would be 5 ’-6” from the front property line. The right of way along Vine Street is 50’ wide and there is
approximately 5’ between the street curb and the front property line. In total, the existing residential
structure is approximately 36’ from the street curb. If the carport addition was approved, the front of the
carport would be located approximately 10’-6” from the street curb. The side setback encroachment is
adjacent to a driveway for the property to the north, and the proposed new carport structure would leave
approximately 15’ between the residential structures, whic h is slightly more than what the spacing would
be were both of the 6’ side setbacks between the structures observed.
The proposed design of the carport, which would be able to accommodate two vehicles, is of a style, scale
and materials that are compatible with the structure, which is having its asbestos shingle siding and
windows replaced, as well as a gable added over the porch. The proposed carport addition would
compliment the roof pitch and gable feature, as well as building façade materials.
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2020 -8-COA – 16 04 Vine St. Page 3 of 8
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 original 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
The existing carport is an addition to the
original structure and is not historic, nor is
it constructed of historic materials. The
replacement of the existing carport would
remove a metal frame, roof shingles and
some wood/plywood trim, but not alter the
design character of the original 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.
Complies
In this case the proposed carport addition is
to replace an existing carport that, while not
original to the main structure, has been part
of the structure and the neighborhood
context, to the extent that the residence
immediately to the north has a similar
carport addition, as does the structure at the
northeast corner of Vine and 16th Streets.
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,
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
connection 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.
Complies
The proposed carport is meant to replace an
existing carport that can be understood as a
later, functional addition to the original
structure, which had minimal construction
and decoration. The proposed new carport
can also be understood as a later addition
due to its relationship to the original
structure, position on the site, materials and
design. It does not obscure the main
structure.
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GUIDELINES FINDINGS
14.14 Place an addition at the rear of a building or set
it back from the front to minimize the visual impacts.
• Setting an addition back from any primary,
character-defining façade will allow the
original proportions and character to remain
prominent.
Locating an addition at the front of a structure
is inappropriate, and an addition should be to
the rear of the building, when feasible.
Partially Complies
Both the existing and proposed carports
have a visual impact in their location at the
front and within the front and side setbacks.
However, setback modifications would also
be needed for alternate solutions, because a
carport in the rear of the building would not
be feasible in this location. Although it may
be feasible to expand the garage to the north,
which would eliminate the need for a
modification to the front yard setback and
allow for better visibility of the front of the
building, a side setback encroachment
would still be required, and it would place a
solid, more permanent structure closer to the
property line.
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 prima ry
façade.
Consider adding dormers to create second
story spaces before changing the scale of the
building by adding a full second floor.
Complies
The addition will be compatible in scale,
materials, and character, and architectural
style with the main building.
14.18 The roof form of a new addition shall be in
character with that of the primary building.
Typically, gable, hip, and shed roofs are
appropriate for residential additions. Flat
roofs may be more appropriate for commercial
buildings.
Repeat existing roof slopes and materials.
Complies
The roof of the proposed addition is to be a
pitched roof with a slope compatible with
the pitched roof of the primary building
and of the same roofing materials.
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GUIDELINES FINDINGS
If the roof of the primary building is
symmetrically proportioned, the roof of the
addition should be similar.
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
The application was deemed complete by
Staff.
2. Compliance with any design standards of this
Code;
Partially Complies
Proposed carport addition encroaches into
required side and front setback and requires
setback modification s.
3. Compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's
Standards for the Treatment of Historic
Properties to the most extent practicable;
Complies
Standards 9 and 10 apply specifically to
new additions:
(9) “New additions, exterior alterations, or
related new construction shall not destroy
historic materials that characterize the
property. The new work shall be
differentiated from the old and shall be
compatible with the massing, size, scale,
and architectural features to protect the
historic integrity of the property and its
environment.”
(10) “New additions and adjacent or related
new construction shall be undertaken in
such a manner that if removed in the future,
the essential form and integrity of the
historic property and its environment
would be unimpaired.”
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
Proposed addition complies with applicable
Guidelines, except partially complies with
Guideline 14.14, “Place an addition at the
rear of a building or set it back from the front
to minimize the visual impacts.”
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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 carport replacement
maintains the existing relationship of the
main structure to the carport addition.
6. New buildings or additions are designed to be
compatible with surrounding properties in the
applicable historic overlay district;
Complies
Some surrounding properties have carports,
including some similarly located on the front
of historic structures and in setbacks.
7. The overall character of the applicable historic
overlay district is protected; and
Complies
Proposed addition does not diminish the
character of the Downtown Historic 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 proposed.
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
Addition of a carport is for the convenience
of covered parking for the owner’s vehicles.
The garage depicted on the plans could be
expanded into the side setback, however, a
carport has existed in this location for many
years and there are a number of carports in
other front yard s within the block.
b. Whether there is adequate room on the site to allow
the proposed addition or new structure without
encroaching into the setback;
Complies
Addition of a carport, or a garage expansion,
would require encroachment into at least
one setback. The proposed carport requires
encroachment into the side (north) setback
and the front setback.
c. Whether the proposed setback is compatible and in
context within the block in which the subject
property is located;
Complies
The property to the north and the property
diagonally north have front yard carports at
a similar setback. With the other setbacks on
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SECTION 3.13.030.D.2 CRITERIA FINDINGS
the block varying, the proposed setback is
compatible and in context within the block.
d. Whether the proposed additio n or new structure
will be set closer to the street than other units
within the block;
Complies
The proposed addition will be setback
approximately in line with the abutting
structure to the north and the structure
across the street and to the north . Other
structures within the block are set back
further from the street curb.
e. Whether the proposed structure is replacing a
structure removed within the past year;
Complies
Proposed carport is to replace an existing
carport that has some deterioration.
f. Whether the proposed structure will replace a
structure that previously existed with relatively
the same footprint and encroachment as
proposed;
Complies
Proposed carport is to replace a structure
that has approximately the same footprint,
size and encroachment into the front and
side setbacks.
g. If the proposed encroachment is for a structure that
is replacing another structure, whether the
proposed structure is significantly larger than the
original;
Complies
The proposed replacement structure is not
larger than the original , although it does
have a slightly steeper roof pitch and will be
slightly taller than the existing carport.
h. If the proposed encroachment is for an addition, the
scale of the addition compared to the original
house;
Complies
The scale of the proposed addition (a 2-car
carport) is not oversized and is appropriate
to the scale of the residential structure .
i. The size of the proposed structure compared to
similar structures within the same block;
Complies
Proposed structure is consistent with the
size of other structures (2-car
carport/garage) within the block.
j. Whether the proposed addition or new structure will
negatively impact adjoining properties, including
limiting their ability to maintain existing buildings;
Complies
Proposed addition does not negatively
impact adjoining properties.
k. Whether there is adequate space for maintenance of
the proposed addition or new structure and/or any
adjacent structures; and/or
Complies
Proposed carport addition does not restrict
room for maintenance.
l. Whether the encroachment would enable existing
large trees or significant features of the lot to be
preserved.
Not Applicable
Large trees or significant features not
proposed to be removed for addition.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Based on the findings listed above, staff recommends APPROVAL of the request for setback
modifications to the front and side (north) setbacks for the construction of a carport addition. The carport
is replacing an existing carport, is designed to be compatible with the scale and character of the primary
building, complies with most applicable guidelines and review criteria, and is not out of character with
surrounding properties .
As of the publication date of this report, staff has received two (2) written comments in favor and zero
(0) in opposition of the request.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1 – Location Map
Exhibit 2 – Letter of Intent
Exhibit 3 – Plans & Specifications
Exhibit 4 – Historic Resource Survey
Exhibit 5 – Public Comments
SUBMITTED BY
Britin Bostick , Downtown & Historic Planner
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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February 16, 2020
Letter of Intent
Re: Harris Residence
1604 Vine Street
Georgetown , Texas 78626
We have previously been approved for this project administratively.
However, the existing carport is causing addition concerns and problems. The carport is
a non-conforming structure due to it being the side easement. The proposed HPO
approval was leaving “carport “as is” other than painting and adding new roofing.
After starting project, the structural engineer (K&W Engineering) proclaimed the
existing structure is failing and non-repairable and that a full demolition of carport in
recommended and required for safety.
Therefore, we are asking for the existing structure be removed and replaced with a new
updated structure in the same footprint. Basically nothing changed from what’s there,
except updating to provide a better aesthetic and not change the footprint.
We understand that a HARC Review is required for both the non-conforming structure
and by the demolition in the Historic district. The argument is we are providing an
updated safe structure with updated aesthetic to the neighborhood. Not really a
difference to the approved HPO, other than updated materials and safe.
The adjacent neighbors have been contacted and review the proposed plans. We have
their approvals letter attached.
Scope of Work:
Demolition:
· Remove existing unsafe carport.
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Additions:
· Provide new carport in exact same location with upgraded materials and
structure.
Existing Carport
Attachments:
· Revised Construction Plans
· Revised Rendering showing new carport
· Neighbor Approval letters
Sincerely,
Rob Reavey
RHadius p.c.
rreavey@rhadiuspc.com
303.594.5959
Principal, LEED AP
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County Williamson
TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Local District:Old Town District
Address:1604 Vine St 2016 Survey ID:125358
City Georgetown
HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY FORM
2016 Preservation Priority:Low
SECTION 1
Basic Inventory Information
Owner/Address YOUNG, ARTIE D, 1604 VINE ST, , GEORGETOWN,TX 78626-7226
Latitude:30.630115 Longitude -97.66428
Addition/Subdivision:S4201 - Nolen Addition
WCAD ID:R043463Legal Description (Lot/Block):NOLEN ADDITION, BLOCK 2, LOT 5-6(PTS), ACRES 0.160
Property Type:Building Structure Object Site District
Current Designations:
NR District Yes No)
NHL NR
(Is property contributing?
RTHL OTHM HTC SAL Local:Other
Date Recorded 5/6/2016Recorded by:CMEC
Other:
Historic Use:GovernmentEducationalDomestic
SocialReligiousRecreation/cultureIndustry/processing
DefenseCommerce/tradeAgriculture
Other:
Current Use:GovernmentEducationalDomestic
SocialReligiousRecreation/cultureIndustry/processingHealthcare
DefenseCommerce/tradeAgriculture
Function
EstimatedActual Source:WCADConstruction Date:1960
Builder:Architect:
Healthcare
Note: See additional photo(s) on page 4
Vacant
Vacant
Old Town District
Current/Historic Name:None/None
Photo direction: West
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County Williamson
TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Local District:Old Town District
Address:1604 Vine St 2016 Survey ID:125358
City Georgetown
HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY FORM
2016 Preservation Priority:Low
SECTION 2
Architectural Description
General Architectural Description:
One-story, rectangular, ranch style house clad in asbestos siding with a side-gabled roof, attached carport, and a partial-
width, inset porch with a single front door.
Relocated
Additions, modifications:Garage enclosed; carport added
Stylistic Influence(s)
Queen Anne
Second Empire
Greek Revival
Eastlake
Italianate
Log traditional
Exotic Revival
Colonial Revival
Romanesque Revival
Renaissance Revival
Folk Victorian
Shingle
Monterey
Beaux Arts
Tudor Revival
Mission
Neo-Classical
Gothic Revival
Moderne
Craftsman
Spanish Colonial
Art Deco
Prairie
Pueblo Revival
Other:
Commercial Style
Post-war Modern
No Style
Ranch
International
Gable Hipped Gambrel Shed Flat w/parapet
Structural Details
Roof Form
Mansard Pyramid Other:
Wood shingles Tile Composition shingles Metal Other:
Roof Materials
Wall Materials
Metal
Brick
Wood Siding
Stucco
Siding: Other
Stone
Glass
Wood shingles
Asbestos
Log
Vinyl
Terra Cotta
Other:
Concrete
Fixed Wood sash Double hung Casement Metal sash
Windows
Decorative Screenwork
Other:
Single door Double door With transom With sidelights
Doors (Primary Entrance)
Other:
Plan
Irregular
L-plan
Four Square
T-plan
Rectangular
Modified L-plan 2-room Open ShotgunCenter Passage
Other
Bungalow
Chimneys
Brick StuccoStone Corbelled Caps
Interior Exterior
Other
Specify #0
PORCHES/CANOPIES
Form:Shed Roof Hipped RoofFlat Roof Gabled Roof Inset Other
Support
Suspension rods
Box columns Classical columns
Wood posts (plain)
Spindlework
Wood posts (turned)
Tapered box supports
Masonry pier
Other:
Fabricated metal
Jigsaw trim
Suspension cables
Materials:Metal FabricWood Other:
# of stories:1 PartialNone FullBasement:
Ancillary Buildings
Garage Barn Shed Other:
Landscape/Site Features
Stone
Sidewalks
Wood
Terracing
Concrete
Drives Well/cistern Gardens
Other materials:Brick
Other
Landscape Notes:
Wood
Integral
Metal Posts
None
None
None
None
Unknown
Asphalt
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County Williamson
TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Local District:Old Town District
Address:1604 Vine St 2016 Survey ID:125358
City Georgetown
HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY FORM
2016 Preservation Priority:Low
SECTION 3
Historical Information
Immigration/Settlement
Religion/Spirituality
Commerce
Law/Government
Science/Technology
Communication
Military
Social/Cultural
Education
Natural Resources
Transportation
Exploration
Planning/Development
Other
Health
Applicable National Register (NR) Criteria:
National State LocalLevel of Significance:
Integrity:
Setting Feeling
Location
Association
Design Materials Workmanship
Yes NoIndividually Eligible?Undetermined
Is prior documentation available
for this resource?Yes No Not known
General Notes: (Notes from 2007 Survey: detached carport added at front)
Associated Historical Context:Agriculture Architecture Arts
C
D
B
A Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad pattern of our history
Associated with the lives of persons significant in our past
Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction or represents the work of a
master, or possesses high artistic value, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components
lack individual distinctions
Has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history
Areas of Significance:
Periods of Significance:
Integrity notes:See Section 2
Yes NoWithin Potential NR District?Undetermined
Yes NoIs Property Contributing?Undetermined
High Medium
Priority:
Low Explain:Property lacks significance and integrity
Other Info:
Type:HABS Survey Other
Documentation details
2007 survey
Contact Survey Coordinator
History Programs Division, Texas
Historical Commission
512/463-5853
history@thc.state.tx.us
Questions?
1984 ID:Not Recorded2007 ID:1178
2007 Survey Priority:Medium 1984 Survey Priority:Not Recorded
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County Williamson
TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Local District:Old Town District
Address:1604 Vine St 2016 Survey ID:125358
City Georgetown
HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY FORM
2016 Preservation Priority:Low
Additional Photos
SouthwestPhoto Direction
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3/19/2020 Mail - Britin Bostick - Outlook
https://outlook.office365.com/mail/inbox/id/AAQkADJmYTI3NjJjLTM4MzctNDg2My05ZTRlLTBiZWQ5Yzc2MzQ5NQAQAEbr%2FI0gLyhEqJ%2BQF6O…1/1
-----Original Message-----
From: Kerry Williams
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2020 6:36 AM
To: WEB_Planning <planning@georgetown.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] 1604 Vine Street
[EXTERNAL EMAIL]
I have no problem with the Request for Certificate of Appropriateness for carport setback encroachment
at 1604 Vine Street.
Kerry Williams
1702 Vine Street
Georgetown, Tex
Sent from my iPad
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1604 Vine St.
2020-08-COA
Historic & Architectural Review Commission
March 26, 2020
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Item Under Consideration
2020-8-COA –1604 Vine St.
•Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a
19'-6" Setback Encroachment into the required 25' front setback for the construction of a
carport addition 5'-6" from the front property line, and a 4'-8" Setback Encroachment into
the required 6' side setback for the construction of a carport addition 1'-4" from the side
(north) property line at the property located at 1604 Vine Street, bearing the legal
description NOLEN ADDITION, BLOCK 2, LOT 5-6(PTS), ACRES 0.160.
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Item Under Consideration
HARC:
•Setback modification
HPO:
•Addition that creates a new, or adds to an existing street facing façade
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Item Under Consideration
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Annie Purl
Elementary
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Current Context
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Current Context
Abutting property to the north (1602 Vine St)
also has a carport that encroaches into the front
and side setbacks.
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Proposed Setbacks
1604 Vine St
6’ Side Setback
1’-8” Modified Side Setback
25’ Front Setback
5’-6” Modified Front Setback
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Current Photo
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Survey & Current Photo
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Proposed Design
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Proposed Design
Roof Plan
Elevation from Vine StreetPage 81 of 89
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
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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;Complies
f. Whether the proposed structure will replace a structure that previously existed with relatively the
same footprint and encroachment as proposed;Complies
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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;Complies
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.Not Applicable
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Public Notification
•One (1) sign posted
•Twenty -six (26) letters mailed
•Two (2) public comments in favor
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Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the request for both setback
modifications.
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HARC Motion
•Approve (as presented by the applicant)
•Deny (as presented by the applicant)
•Approve with conditions
•Postpone
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agenda
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review
March 26, 2020
S UB J E C T:
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