HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_HARC_07.24.2014 WorkshopNotice of Meeting for the
Historic and Architectural Review Commission Workshop
of the City of Georgetown
July 24, 2014 at 6:00 PM
at Council and Courts Building, 101 E. 7th Street Georgetown, TX 78626
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Policy Development/Review Workshop
A Historic Architecture and Adaptive Re-use: A Case Study - Howard Langner, Main Street
Architect, Texas Historical Commission
B Discussion and possible direction regarding the Unified Development Code review process
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 __________________, 2014, 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
SUBJECT:
Historic Architecture and Adaptive Re-use: A Case Study - Howard Langner, Main Street
Architect, Texas Historical Commission
ITEM SUMMARY:
HARC will conduct an interactive training session focused on identifying character defining
features and appropriate tecniques for adaptive re-use projects. The Texas Main Street Program's
staff Architect will facilitate the training with the members of the commission.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
SUBMITTED BY:
Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible direction regarding the Unified Development Code review process
ITEM SUMMARY:
The Historic and Architecture Review Commission was established in 2001 to review certain
projects in the Downtown and Old Town Overlay Districts. Its predecessor, the Historic
Preservation Commission, was created in 1975 to “preserve & protect historic and cultural areas,
places and buildings.” HARC is comprised of 7 members and reviews plans for changes to
buildings, sites, and signage within the Historic Overlay Districts prior to those changes being
made. The Commission issues Certificates of Design Compliance for approved modifications
consistent with the Downtown and Old Town Design Guidelines
This Commission also makes recommendations to City Council on the designation of historic sites
or districts, acts and assists the City Council in formulating design guidelines and other
supplemental materials relevant to the historic preservation or design review. Additionally, the
Commission renders advice and guidance upon the request of property owners or occupants on
new construction or the restoration, alteration or maintenance of any historic resource or other
building within the District, and performs any other functions requested by the City Council.
On May 27th City Council adopted Resolution 052714-N directing staff to conduct a
comprehensive review to determine possible amendments to the HARC process, the Unified
Development Code and other city regulations to ensure a continued balance between historic
preservation and economic development. The workshop discussion will obtain feedback and
direction from the HARC regarding possible changes.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
SUBMITTED BY:
Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
SUBMITTED BY:
Karen Frost, Recording Secretary