HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_HARC_06.26.2014 Sign SubcommitteeNotice of Meeting for the
Historic and Architectural Review Commission Sign Subcommittee
of the City of Georgetown
June 26, 2014 at 5:30 PM
at Council and Courts Bldg, 101 E. 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 (HARC), appointed by the Mayor and the
City Council, is responsible for hearing and taking final action on Certificates of Design
Compliance applications 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:
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 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 Regular Agenda
B Discussion and possible action to approve the minutes from the June 9, 2014 HARC Sign
Subcommittee meeting.
C Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) for
signage for the property located at 205 East University Avenue, bearing the legal description of
Glasscock Addition, Block 23, Lot 1-8, 1.32 acres (CDC-2014-020)
D Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) for
signage for the property located at 114 East 7th Street, bearing the legal description of City of
Georgetown, Block 40, Lot 1, 4, .33 acres (CDC-2014-024)
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:
The Historic and Architectural Review Commission (HARC), appointed by the Mayor and the
City Council, is responsible for hearing and taking final action on Certificates of Design
Compliance applications 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:
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 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.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
SUBMITTED BY:
Karen Frost, Recording Secretary
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible action to approve the minutes from the June 9, 2014 HARC Sign
Subcommittee meeting.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
SUBMITTED BY:
Karen Frost, Recording Secretary
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Minutes of June 9, 2014 SS Meeting Backup Material
HARC Sign Subcommittee Page 1 of 2
Meeting: June 9, 2014
City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review Commission Sign Subcommittee Meeting
Minutes
Monday, June 19, 2014, at 4:00 pm
Georgetown Municipal Complex
300-1 Industrial Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626
Members present: Nancy Knight, Richard Mee, and Mary Jo Winder
Members absent: none
Staff present: Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner; Andreina Davila, Project Coordinator and
Karen Frost, Recording Secretary
Call to order by Knight at 4:02 p.m. She presented the meeting procedures.
Regular Session (This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive
Session for any purposed authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
Legislative Regular Agenda
The Historic and Architectural Review Commission Sign Subcommittee is responsible for
hearing and taking final action on sign applications, by issuing Certificates of Design
Compliance based upon the City Council adopted Downtown Design Guidelines. This is a
regular scheduled meeting of the Sign Subcommittee, for consideration and possible action on
the following:
A. Discussion and possible action to approve the minutes from the May 12, 2014 HARC
Sign Subcommittee meeting.
Motion by Mee to approve the minutes as submitted. Second by Winder. Approved 3
– 0.
B. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance
(CDC) for signage for the property located at 714 South Austin Avenue, Suite 201
bearing the legal description of City of Georgetown, Block 41, Lot 5 (PT), .06 acres.
(CDC-2014-021).
Synatschk presented the staff report and recommended approval based on it following
the guidelines.
The Commissioners expressed concerns regarding the number of signs, specifically the
number of A-frame signs, being allowed o the Square. There was concern of the
cluttered look. Synatschk stated staff was considering alternatives for pedestrian
signage such as vertical signage.
Motion by Winder to approve the CDC-2014-021 as submitted. Second by Mee.
HARC Sign Subcommittee Page 2 of 2
Meeting: June 9, 2014
Approved 3 – 0.
Adjournment. Knight adjourned the meeting at 4:09 p.m.
________________________ _____________________________
Approved, Nancy Knight, Chair Attest, Richard Mee
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) for
signage for the property located at 205 East University Avenue, bearing the legal description of
Glasscock Addition, Block 23, Lot 1-8, 1.32 acres (CDC-2014-020)
ITEM SUMMARY:
The City of Georgetown is in receipt of a request for a CDC for business signage at 205 East
University Avenue. According to the submitted letter of intent, the applicant wishes to install a
new freestanding sign in front of the structure.
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:
None.
SUBMITTED BY:
Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
CDC-2014-020 Staff Report Backup Material
CDC-2014-020 Plan Review Backup Material
Georgetown Downtown and Community Services Department Staff Report
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
CDC-2014-020 205 East University Avenue Page 1 of 2
Meeting Date: June 26, 2014 Agenda Item: C
File Number: CDC-2014-020
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC)
for signage for the property located at 205 East University Avenue, bearing the legal
description of Glasscock Addition, Block 23, Lot 1-8, 1.32 acres (CDC-2014-020).
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
Project Name: The Georgetonian Monument Signage
Applicant: Lee McIntosh
Project Address: 205 East University Avenue
Relative Location: North side of University Avenue, between Church and Myrtle Streets
Legal Description: Glasscock Addition, Block 23, Lot 1-8, 1.32 acres
Historic Overlay: Downtown, Area 2
APPLICANT’S REQUEST
The applicant seeks a Certificate of Design Compliance for signage for the multi-tenant office
building located at 205 East University Avenue. The request includes a new freestanding sign
located in front of the structure.
Sign Type Freestanding sign
Size 6.5 feet tall x 11.3 feet wide
Sign area is 48 square feet
Materials Stained wood, aluminum letters and
limestone
Location Erected in front of the building along
University Avenue
Georgetown Downtown and Community Services Department Staff Report
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
CDC-2014-020 205 East University Avenue Page 2 of 2
HISTORIC CONTEXT
Date of construction: 1972
Historic Resources Survey Priority: 1984 - Not Recorded
2007 - Not Recorded
National Register Designation: Not listed
Texas Historical Commission Designation: No State Designation
STAFF ANALYSIS
The applicant requests permission to demolish an existing freestanding sign to replace it with
a new sign more in style with the building. The proposed freestanding sign will be constructed
on a limestone base, utilizing the existing lighting.
Freestanding signs are appropriate for buildings whose primary use is set back from the street
edge. Multi-tenant signs must be considered to reduce the number of signs allocated per
building.
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 ser- vices or business offered within
9.5 Freestanding or pole mounted signs may be considered.
9.12 A directory sign for multi-tenant buildings must be considered.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the signage 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
The Georgetonian Sign Specifications
Monument Sign
Materials
o Sign face to be constructed from stained wood
o Frame of sign to be constructed from cut and polished limestone to match
building
o Aluminum letters to be mounted on wood faces
Projected Costs
o Base sign - $5,000
o Lettering - $3,000 - $6,000
Existing electrical and lighting from original sign will be used for exterior spotlights at
the base of either side of the sign
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) for
signage for the property located at 114 East 7th Street, bearing the legal description of City of
Georgetown, Block 40, Lot 1, 4, .33 acres (CDC-2014-024)
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 projecting sign above the primary
business 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:
None
SUBMITTED BY:
Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
CDC-2014-024 Staff Report Backup Material
CDC-2014-024 Plan Review files Backup Material
Georgetown Downtown and Community Services Department Staff Report
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
CDC-2014-024 114 East 7th Street Page 1 of 2
Meeting Date: June 26, 2014 Agenda Item: D
File Number: CDC-2014-024
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC)
for signage for the property located at 114 East 7th Street, bearing the legal description of City
of Georgetown, Block 40, Lot 1, 4, .33 acres (CDC-2014-024).
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
Project Name: Business signage for Beauty Escape and Paint with Me
Applicant: Jim Wilson, Minuteman Press
Project Address: 114 East 7th Street
Relative Location: Southwest corner of 7th and Church Streets
Legal Description: City of Georgetown, Block 40, Lot 1, 4, .33 acres
Historic Overlay: Downtown, Area 1
APPLICANT’S REQUEST
The applicant seeks a Certificate of Design Compliance for signage for the businesses located
at 114 East 7th Street. The request includes a new projecting sign mounted above the primary
entrance to the structure.
Sign Type Projecting sign
Size 4 feet tall x 3 feet wide
Sign area is 12 square feet
Materials Printed aluminum
Location Mounted above the primary entrance
Georgetown Downtown and Community Services Department Staff Report
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
CDC-2014-024 114 East 7th Street Page 2 of 2
HISTORIC CONTEXT
Date of construction: ca 1910
Historic Resources Survey Priority: 1984 - Low
2007 - Low
National Register Designation: Non Contributing Structure in NR District
Texas Historical Commission Designation: No State Designation
STAFF ANALYSIS
The applicant requests permission to install a projecting sign over the primary entrance to the
business suite housing the two businesses. The signs will be mounted on a scroll bracket
secured to the structure.
Projecting signs are appropriate for buildings without a canopy, allowing for increased
visibility for pedestrian traffic.
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
9.10 A projecting sign may be considered.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the signage 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
SUBJECT:
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
SUBMITTED BY:
Karen Frost, Recording Secretary