HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_HARC_04.23.2015 HARC_SignNotice of Meeting for the
Historic and Architectural Review Commission HARC Sign Subcommittee
of the City of Georgetown
April 23, 2015 at 5:30 PM
at Council and Courts Building, 101 East 7th Street Georgetown TX 78626
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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 and March 26, 2015 Sign
Subcommittee meetings.
C Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) for
business signage for the property located at 1005 South Austin Avenue, bearing the legal
description of Lost Addition, Block 13, Lot 5-6, 0.3305 acres (CDC-2015-005)
D Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) for
business signage for the property located at 207 East 8th Street, bearing the legal description of
Glasscock Addition, Block 10, Lot 5-6 (PTS), 0.14 acres (CDC-2015-006).
E Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) for
business signage for the property located at 704 South Austin Avenue, bearing the legal
description of City of Georgetown, Block 41, Lot 1-2 (PTS), 4 (PT), 0.13 acres (CDC-2015-007)
F Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) for
business signage for the property located at 111 West 9th Street, bearing the legal description of
City of Georgetown, Block 51, Lot 6-7 (PTS), .1446 acres (CDC-2015-010).
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
April 23, 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
April 23, 2015
SUBJECT:
Review and possible approval of the minutes of the February 26 and March 26, 2015 Sign
Subcommittee meetings.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
02/26/2015 SS Minutes Backup Material
03/26/2015 SS Minutes Backup Material
Historic and Architectural Review Commission Sign Subcommittee Page 1 of 2
Meeting: February 26, 2015
City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review Commission Meeting Sign Subcommittee
Minutes
Thursday, February 26, 2015, 5:30 p.m.
Council and Courts Building
101 E. 7th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626
Members present: Nancy Knight, Chair; Richard Mee and Mary Jo Winder
Commissioners absent: none
Staff present: Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner; Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager; Andreina
Davila, Project Coordinator; and Karen Frost, Recording Secretary.
(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 (HARC) Sign Subcommittee, appointed by the
Commission, is responsible for hearing and taking final action on Certificates of Design Compliance
applications for Signage based upon the City Council adopted Downtown and Old Town Design
Guidelines and Unified Development Code. The 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:
Call to Order by Knight at 5:33 p.m.
*Those who wish to 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 Agenda:
B. Discussion and possible approval of the minutes from the December 11, 2014 Sign Subcommittee
Meeting.
Motion by Winder, second by Knight to approve the minutes as written. Approved 2 – 0.
Public hearing and possible action on a Certificate of Design Compliance Request for Signage at City
of Georgetown, Block 40, Lot 3 (N/PT), 0.55 acres, located at 705 South Main Street.
Synatschk presented the staff report. The applicant’s request for new window signage is in
compliance with the design guidelines. The Guidelines allow for window signage not exceeding 50%
of the area of each window, and not exceeding 30% of all window areas combined. Any signage
indicating hours of operation is exempted from the calculation. The size and colors are appropriate
for the structure and is within the allowable size. The existing signage was approved with a previous
CDC application.
Knight opened the Public Hearing and with no speakers coming forth, closed it.
Motion by Mee to approve the application for CDC-2014-048 as submitted. Second by Winder.
Approved 3 – 0.
Historic and Architectural Review Commission Sign Subcommittee Page 2 of 2
Meeting: February 26, 2015
Adjournment
Motion by Knight to adjourn. Second by Winder. Meeting adjourned at 5:38 p.m.
________________________________ _______________________________
Approved, Nancy Knight, Chair Attest, Richard Mee
Historic and Architectural Review Commission Sign Subcommittee Page 1 of 2
Meeting: March 26, 2015
City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review Commission Meeting Sign Subcommittee
Minutes
Thursday, March 26, 2015, 5:30 p.m.
Georgetown Municipal Complex – Williamson Conference Room
300‐1 Industrial Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626
Members present: Nancy Knight, Chair; Richard Mee and Mary Jo Winder
Commissioners absent: none
Staff present: Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner; and Karen Frost, Recording Secretary.
(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 (HARC) Sign Subcommittee, appointed by the
Commission, is responsible for hearing and taking final action on Certificates of Design Compliance
applications for Signage based upon the City Council adopted Downtown and Old Town Design
Guidelines and Unified Development Code. The 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:
Call to Order by Knight at 5:38 p.m.
*Those who wish to 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 Agenda:
B. Discussion and possible approval of the minutes from the February 26, 2015 Sign Subcommittee
Meeting.
The minutes were not posted correctly and so no action was taken.
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)
Synatschk presented the staff report. The applicant is changing ownership and is requesting a CDC
for the installation of new business signage. 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. Staff recommends approval.
Knight opened the Public Hearing and with no speakers coming forth, closed it.
Historic and Architectural Review Commission Sign Subcommittee Page 2 of 2
Meeting: March 26, 2015
Knight and Mee discussed the appropriateness of the plastic material per the Guidelines.
Motion by Winder to approve CDC‐2015‐003 as presented in the staff report. Second by Mee.
Approved 3 – 0.
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)
Synatschk presented the staff report. The applicant is requesting two signs for the business, a
hanging sign and a portable sign. 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.
Knight opened the Public Hearing and with no speakers coming forth, closed the public hearing.
The Commissioners questioned the size of the sign and asked if the sign could be 50% of the size of
the canopy. Synatschk responded it could and that it would be the same size as others on that side of
the street.
Motion by Mee to approve CDC‐2015‐004 as presented in the staff report. Second by Winder.
Approved 3 – 0.
Adjournment
Motion by Knight to adjourn. Second by Winder. Meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
________________________________ _______________________________
Approved, Nancy Knight, Chair Attest, Richard Mee
City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review
April 23, 2015
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) for
business signage for the property located at 1005 South Austin Avenue, bearing the legal
description of Lost Addition, Block 13, Lot 5-6, 0.3305 acres (CDC-2015-005)
ITEM SUMMARY:
The City of Georgetown is in receipt of a request for a CDC for business signage. According to the
submitted letter of intent, the applicant wishes to replace an existing sign with a new sign due to a
business name change.
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:
The applicant paid the required fees.
SUBMITTED BY:
Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
CDC-2015-005 Staff Report Backup Material
CDC-2015-005 Exhibit 1 Backup Material
Georgetown Downtown and Community Services Department Staff Report
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
CDC-2015-005 1005 South Austin Avenue Page 1 of 2
Meeting Date: April 23, 2015
File Number: CDC-2015-010
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC)
for business signage for the property located at 1005 South Austin Avenue, bearing the legal
description of Lost Addition, Block 13, Lot 5-6, 0.3305 acres (CDC-2015-005).
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
Project Name: Sunshine West Boutique business signage
Applicant: Shari White
Project Address: 1005 South Austin Avenue
Legal Description: Lost Addition, Block 13, Lot 5-6, 0.3305 acres
Historic Overlay: Downtown, Area 2
APPLICANT’S REQUEST
The applicant is requesting an awning sign for the new business. The project will include
replacing the existing maroon awning with a black awning.
HISTORIC CONTEXT
Date of construction: ca. 1950
Historic Resources Survey Priority: 1984 - Not Recorded
2007 - Medium
National Register Designation: Non Contributing Structure in NR District
Texas Historical Commission Designation: No State Designation
Sign Type Awning
Size 10.67 sq feet
Materials Canvas awning sign
Location Mounted on the building façade
Georgetown Downtown and Community Services Department Staff Report
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
CDC-2015-005 1005 South Austin Avenue Page 2 of 2
STAFF ANALYSIS
The applicant is requesting business signage to be installed on the awning above the structure.
The current awning will be replaced with a black awning with the signage. The colors,
placement and size of the proposed signage meet the design guidelines.
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.
9.11 Awning and canopy signs may be considered.
9.15 A sign should not in any way obscure or compete with architectural details of an
historic building facade.
9.19 Use colors for the sign that are compatible with those of the building front.
9.25 Signage should have a professional quality and a finished appearance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the awning sign as proposed
As of the date of this report, no public comments have been received by the City.
ATTACHMENTS
Renderings and Letter of Intent
SUBMITTED BY
Matt Synatschk
PUBLIC COMMENTS
City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review
April 23, 2015
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) for
business signage for the property located at 207 East 8th Street, bearing the legal description of
Glasscock Addition, Block 10, Lot 5-6 (PTS), 0.14 acres (CDC-2015-006).
ITEM SUMMARY:
The City of Georgetown is in receipt of a request for a CDC for business signage. According to the
submitted letter of intent, the applicant wishes to install a new flush mounted sign above the
primary entrance.
Staff recommends approval of the request based on the findings that the request meets the
approval criteria of Section 3.13.030 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:
The applicant paid the required fees.
SUBMITTED BY:
Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
CDC-2015-006 Staff Report Backup Material
CDC-2015-006 Exhibit 1 Backup Material
Georgetown Downtown and Community Services Department Staff Report
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
CDC-2015-006 207 East 8th Street Page 1 of 2
Meeting Date: April 23, 2015
File Number: CDC-2015-006
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC)
for business signage for the property located at 207 East 8th Street, bearing the legal description
of Glasscock Addition, Block 10, Lot 5-6 (PTS), 0.14 acres (CDC-2015-006).
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
Project Name: Roberts Printing business signage
Applicant: John Montgomery
Project Address: 207 East 8th Street
Legal Description: Glasscock Addition, Block 10, Lot 5-6 (PTS), 0.14 acres
Historic Overlay: Downtown, Area 2
APPLICANT’S REQUEST
The applicant is requesting a new flush mounted sign for their business. The sign will replace
the existing signage.
HISTORIC CONTEXT
Date of construction: ca. 1955
Historic Resources Survey Priority: 1984 - Not Recorded
2007 - Medium
National Register Designation: Non Contributing Structure in NR District
Texas Historical Commission Designation: No State Designation
Sign Type Flush Mounted
Size 28 square feet
Materials Acrylic
Location Mounted on the building façade
Georgetown Downtown and Community Services Department Staff Report
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
CDC-2015-006 207 East 8th Street Page 2 of 2
STAFF ANALYSIS
The applicant is requesting business signage to be installed on the street facing façade above
the primary entrance. The placement and size of the sign complies with Design Guidelines 9.6,
9.7 and 9.15. The internal illumination will be limited to the letters in compliance with Design
Guideline 9.21. The colors, placement and size of the proposed signage meet the design
guidelines.
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 façade width.
9.15 A sign should not in any way obscure or compete with architectural details of an
historic building facade.
9.19 Use colors for the sign that are compatible with those of the building front.
9.21 If internal illumination is used, it should be designed to be subordinate to the
overall building composition
9.25 Signage should have a professional quality and a finished appearance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the flush mounted sign as proposed
As of the date of this report, no public comments have been received by the City.
ATTACHMENTS
Renderings and Letter of Intent
SUBMITTED BY
Matt Synatschk
PUBLIC COMMENTS
City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review
April 23, 2015
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) for
business signage for the property located at 704 South Austin Avenue, bearing the legal
description of City of Georgetown, Block 41, Lot 1-2 (PTS), 4 (PT), 0.13 acres (CDC-2015-007)
ITEM SUMMARY:
The City of Georgetown is in receipt of a request for a CDC for business signage. According to the
submitted letter of intent, the applicant wishes to install a new canopy mounted sign, a hanging
sign and utilize a portable sign during business hours.
Staff recommends approval of the request based on the findings that the request meets the
approval criteria of Section 3.13.030 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:
The applicant paid the required fees.
SUBMITTED BY:
Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
CDC-2015-007 Staff Report Backup Material
CDC-2015-007 Exhibit 1 Backup Material
Georgetown Downtown and Community Services Department Staff Report
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
CDC-2015-007 704 South Austin Avenue Page 1 of 3
Meeting Date: April 23, 2015
File Number: CDC-2015-007
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC)
for business signage for the property located at 704 South Austin Avenue, bearing the legal
description of City of Georgetown, Block 41, Lot 1-2 (PTS), 4 (PT), 0.13 acres (CDC-2015-007).
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
Project Name: Mercado business signage
Applicant: Jim Wilson, MinuteMan Press
Project Address: 704 South Austin Avenue
Legal Description: City of Georgetown, Block 41, Lot 1-2 (PTS), 4 (PT), 0.13 acres
Historic Overlay: Downtown, Area 1
APPLICANT’S REQUEST
The applicant is requesting new signage for their business, as detailed below.
Sign Type Canopy Mounted
Size 20.67 square feet
Materials ePanel (aluminum with foam core)
Location Mounted on building canopy
Sign Type Hanging
Size 2.90 square feet
Materials ePanel (aluminum with foam core)
Location Under canopy above primary entrance
Sign Type Portable
Size 6 square feet
Materials White Corex
Location Placed on sidewalk during business hours
Georgetown Downtown and Community Services Department Staff Report
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
CDC-2015-007 704 South Austin Avenue Page 2 of 3
HISTORIC CONTEXT
Date of construction: 1895
Historic Resources Survey Priority: 1984 - High
2007 - High
National Register Designation: Contributing Structure in NR District
Texas Historical Commission Designation: No State Designation
STAFF ANALYSIS
The applicant is requesting new business signage for the business opening at 704 South Austin
Avenue. The canopy mounted sign will replace the existing blank sign, and a new hanging
sign will be installed under the canopy. The proposed signage also includes a portable sign, to
be placed on the sidewalk during business hours. The proposed signage complies with the
size, placement and color requirements of the design guidelines.
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.
9.9 A hanging sign may be considered
9.11 Awning and canopy signs 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.
9.19 Use colors for the sign that are compatible with those of the building front.
9.25 Signage should have a professional quality and a finished appearance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the proposed signage plan as submitted
As of the date of this report, no public comments have been received by the City.
ATTACHMENTS
Renderings and Letter of Intent
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Georgetown Downtown and Community Services Department Staff Report
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
CDC-2015-007 704 South Austin Avenue Page 3 of 3
SUBMITTED BY
Matt Synatschk
City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review
April 23, 2015
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) for
business signage for the property located at 111 West 9th Street, bearing the legal description of
City of Georgetown, Block 51, Lot 6-7 (PTS), .1446 acres (CDC-2015-010).
ITEM SUMMARY:
The City of Georgetown is in receipt of a request for a CDC for business signage for SouthStar
Bank. According to the submitted letter of intent, the applicant wishes to install a new hanging
sign and door signage.
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:
The applicant paid the required fees.
SUBMITTED BY:
Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
CDC-2015-010 Staff Report Backup Material
CDC-2015-010 Exhibit 1 Backup Material
Georgetown Downtown and Community Services Department Staff Report
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
CDC-2015-010 111 West 9th Street Page 1 of 2
Meeting Date: April 23, 2015
File Number: CDC-2015-010
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC)
for business signage for the property located at 111 West 9th Street, bearing the legal
description of City of Georgetown, Block 51, Lot 6-7 (PTS), .1446 acres (CDC-2015-010).
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
Project Name: SouthStar Bank business signage
Applicant: Curtis Wren
Project Address: 111 West 9th Street
Relative Location: North side of 9th Street, between Main Street and Austin Avenue
Legal Description: City of Georgetown, Block 51, Lot 6-7 (PTS), .1446 acres
Historic Overlay: Downtown, Area 1
APPLICANT’S REQUEST
The applicant is requesting a projecting sign and door sign for the professional office.
Sign Type Door
Size 1.2 sq feet
Materials Cut vinyl mounted on interior window
Location Window in the primary entrance door
Sign Type Projecting
Size 8 sq feet
Materials Vinyl mounted on aluminum sheet
Location Mounted above primary entrance door
Georgetown Downtown and Community Services Department Staff Report
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
CDC-2015-010 111 West 9th Street Page 2 of 2
HISTORIC CONTEXT
Date of construction: 1935
Historic Resources Survey Priority: 1984 - Medium
2007 - Low
National Register Designation: Non Contributing Structure in NR District
Texas Historical Commission Designation: No State Designation
STAFF ANALYSIS
The applicant is requesting business signage to be installed above the primary entrance to the
structure and on the door leading in to the office. The colors, placement and size of the
proposed signage meet the design guidelines.
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.
9.8 A window sign may be considered.
9.10 A projecting sign may be considered.
9.15 A sign should not in any way obscure or compete with architectural details of an
historic building facade.
9.19 Use colors for the sign that are compatible with those of the building front.
9.25 Signage should have a professional quality and a finished appearance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the door sign as proposed
As of the date of this report, no public comments have been received by the City.
ATTACHMENTS
Renderings and Letter of Intent
SUBMITTED BY
Matt Synatschk
PUBLIC COMMENTS
City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review
April 23, 2015
SUBJECT:
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
na
SUBMITTED BY:
Karen Frost, Recording Secretary