HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_HARC_08.28.2014 Sign SubcommitteeNotice of Meeting for the
Historic and Architectural Review Commission Sign Subcommittee
of the City of Georgetown
August 28, 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) 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:
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 approval of the minutes from the July 24, 2014 Sign Subcommittee
Meeting.
C 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-2014-030).
D Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) for
business signage for the property located at 814 South Main Street, bearing the legal description of
Old Fire Station Sub, Block 51, Lot 2, .09915 acres (CDC-2014-031).
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) 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:
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 approval of the minutes from the July 24, 2014 Sign Subcommittee
Meeting.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
na
SUBMITTED BY:
Karen Frost, Recording Secretary
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Minutes of July 24, 2014 SS Backup Material
Historic and Architectural Review Commission Sign Subcommittee Page 1 of 2
Meeting: July 24, 2014
City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review Commission Meeting Sign Subcommittee
Minutes
Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 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; and Karen Frost,
Recording Secretary.
A. Call to Order by Knight at 5:36 p.m. with the reading of the meeting procedures.
* Those who speak must turn in a speaker form, located at the back of the room, to the recording
secretary before the item that they wish to address begins. Each speaker will be permitted to address the
Commission one time only for a maximum of three (3) minutes.
This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code 551.
Legislative Agenda:
B. Consideration and possible approval of the minutes of the June 26, 2014 sign subcommittee meeting.
Motion by Mee to approve the minutes as presented. Second by Winder. Approved 3 ‐0.
C. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) for
signage for the property located at 312 West University Avenue, bearing the legal description of
Dalrymple Addition, Block E, lot 1, 2 (N/PT), .1656 acres. (CDC‐2014‐026)
Synatschk presented the staff report. The applicant seeks a Certificate of Design Compliance for
signage for the office building located at 312 West University Avenue. The request includes refacing
and maintaining the freestanding monument sign located in front of the structure. Ray Shawley,
agent for the applicant, was present for questions. There were no questions by the commissioners.
Knight opened the Public Hearing and with no speakers coming forth, closed the hearing.
Winder commented that she feels this application meets the intent of the Design Guidelines. Mee
stated this proposed signage looks better than the previous signage.
Motion by Winder to approve CDC‐2014‐026 for 312 West University as submitted. Second by
Mee. Approved 3 – 0.
D. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) for
signage for the property located at 610 South Main Street, bearing the legal description of City of
Georgetown, Block 38, Lot 5 (S/PT), .0895 acres. (CDC‐2014‐025)
Synatschk presented the staff report. The applicant seeks a Certificate of Design Compliance for
signage for the retail building located at 610 South Main Street. The request includes the installation
of a hanging sign underneath the canopy and a portable sign to be placed on the sidewalk during
business hours. Staff recommends approval. Ray Shawley, agent for the applicant, was present for
Historic and Architectural Review Commission Sign Subcommittee Page 2 of 2
Meeting: July 24, 2014
questions.
Knight opened the Public Hearing and with no speakers coming forth, closed the hearing.
Knight questioned the sturdiness of the freestanding sign. Shawley assured that it would survive the
elements and be weighted down for security. Synatchk explained this sign would be similar to the
Visitors Center sign.
Motion by Winder to approve CDC‐2014‐025 as submitted. Second by Mee. Approved 3 – 0.
Adjournment. Motion by Winder to adjourn the meeting. Knight adjourned the meeting at 5:46 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
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-2014-030).
ITEM SUMMARY:
The City of Georgetown is in receipt of a request for a CDC for new business signage at 111 West
9th Street. According to the submitted letter of intent, the applicant wishes to install a projecting
sign and window and door signage
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. The applicant paid the required fees.
SUBMITTED BY:
Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
CDC-2014-030 Staff Report Backup Material
CDC-2014-030 Plan Review Backup Material
Georgetown Downtown and Community Services Department Staff Report
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
CDC-2014-030 111 West 9th Street Page 1 of 2
Meeting Date: August 28, 2014 Agenda Item: C
File Number: CDC-2014-030
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-2014-030).
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
Project Name: Lone Star 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-2014-030 111 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
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) for
business signage for the property located at 814 South Main Street, bearing the legal description of
Old Fire Station Sub, Block 51, Lot 2, .09915 acres (CDC-2014-031).
ITEM SUMMARY:
The City of Georgetown is in receipt of a request for a CDC for new business signage at 814 South
Main Street. According to the submitted letter of intent, the applicant wishes to install a hanging
sign under the existing canopy 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:
None. The applicant paid the required fees.
SUBMITTED BY:
Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
CDC-2014-031 Staff Report Backup Material
CDC-2014-031 Plan Review Backup Material
Georgetown Downtown and Community Services Department Staff Report
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
CDC-2014-031 814 South Main Street Page 1 of 2
Meeting Date: August 28, 2014 Agenda Item: D
File Number: CDC-2014-031
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 814 South Main Street, bearing the legal
description of Old Fire Station Sub, Block 51, Lot 2, .09915 acres (CDC-2014-031).
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
Project Name: ThunderCloud Subs Business Signage
Applicant: David Cohen
Project Address: 814 South Main Street
Relative Location: West side of Main Street, between 8th and 9th Streets
Legal Description: Old Fire Station Sub, Block 51, Lot 2, .09915 acres
Historic Overlay: Downtown, Area 1
APPLICANT’S REQUEST
The applicant seeks a Certificate of Design Compliance for signage for the retail building
located at 814 South Main Street. The request includes the installation of a hanging sign
underneath the canopy and a portable sign to be placed on the sidewalk during business
hours.
Sign Type Hanging sign
Size 1 foot tall x 4 feet wide
Sign area is 4 square feet
Materials Carved oak with painted design
Location Mounted underneath the existing canopy
Sign Type Portable sign
Size 3.17 feet tall x 2 feet wide
Materials Chalkboard panels and plastic
Location Placed on the sidewalk during business
hours
Georgetown Downtown and Community Services Department Staff Report
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
CDC-2014-031 814 South Main Street Page 2 of 2
HISTORIC CONTEXT
Date of construction: ca 1955
Historic Resources Survey Priority: 1984 - Not Recorded
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 mount a hanging sign underneath the existing canopy,
above the primary entrance to the building. The proposed design coordinates with the façade
of the structure and conforms to the color and size requirements.
Portable signs are allowed in the Downtown Overlay District for use during business hours.
The proposed portable sign is in compliance with 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.
9.13 A portable sign may be considered, in the Downtown Overlay District.
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
Estimate #5238 7/15/2014
Prepared For:
Dave // Eileen
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480 Sioux Trail #49
PO Box 203
Pine, CO 80470
USA
Prepared By:
David Cohen
Description:
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Aframe and Panels (2) with ChalkTalk film
Quantity Description Each Total Taxable
Phone: 512-479-8805 Fax: 303.838.2326Phone: 303.838.2293Fax:
E-Mail: <david@thundercloud.com> E-Mail:
Alt. Phone: 303.204.1115Alt. Phone:
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1 48.00 in x 12.00 in Wood Natural 3/4 Spanish Cedar / Cypress, 2 sided 280.00 $280.00
1 A Frame - Plasticade Deluxe 36 x24 106.25 $106.25
2 Panels with graphics and ChalkTalk 145.00 $290.00
1 Shipping and Handling **** Estimated *****98.00 $98.00
Terms:
Any Discounts have been applied when we figured the pricing.There are no discounts unless noted above. Discounts are for
Website Purchases ONLY. If you would like to order this sign, 50% Deposit Due to Start Order.
Price includes 2 Design Drafts there will be a $18.00 charge for any additional changes.
Give us a call with your payment info 303-838-2326 or
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Design Drafts there will be a $18.00 charge for any additional changes. By my Signature, Deposit or Payment, I authorize LCI Signs to
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Corporat Office 1102 West 6th St. Austin, TX 78703 512-479-8805 July 29, 2014 City of Georgetown Planning Department 300 Industrial Avenue Georgetown, TX 78660 RE: ThunderCloud Subs Dangling Sign—letter of intent Location: 814 S. Main St. Georgetown, TX 78660 To Whom It May Concern: We are submitting an application to gain a sign permit to hang a dangling sign in front of our building under our canopy and to place an A-frame sign in front of our business during business hours. The enclosed documents describe the signage in detail. The dangling sign will be attached directly in front of our entrance. All other pertinent details are attached. Sincerely, David Cohen Director of Development Encl. a) check for CDC Fee $31 b) all pertinent forms and documents
Wall Mount
Hanging
Studs
Brackets on back
Thread Inserts
Side Mount
Other
Border Color
Letter Color
Bkgnd Color
Color Detailed
Special Instuctions:
Include Hardware?
Size:Thickness:
Single Sided Double Sided
Digital Print
Vinyl
Banner
Car Graphics
Oil Rubbed B / C
Straight Border
Scalloped Border
Rustic Border
Sim Split Ends
Spanish Cedar
Cypress
Mahogany
EPanel
Sintra
.040 Aluminum
Cypress
HDU / Medex
Sign Foam
1/2”Sign Board
lcisigns.orders@gmail.com Office 303.838.2326 Studio 303.204.1115
Sign Design for your Approval
Please check the side bar to make sure all of the information is correct
Sign price includes two design proofs, any additional changes be subject to a $15.00 design charge.
Customer
Folder
APPROVED
SHIP DATE:
INVOICE#:DueDate
Sign price includes 2 design proofs,
any additional changes will have a $18.00 design charge per proof.
Proof #
White Oak
You can Sign, Approve or mark up the changes with Adobe Reader using the Sign or Comment tabs at upper right of the page
and e-mail back or just let us know by replying to this E-mail Thank you.
PRICE
CONVERT ART
TAXES
SHIPPING
TOTAL
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ORDER!
Once your design is approved, we
will verify your payment and get
your order into production. If we
have not received payment at the
time of approval, You can make
Payment with the Buy Now Link or
We can send you an online invoice,
you do not need to have a Paypal
account to make payment.
QUANT:
**PLEASE NOTE: This is only a representation of the item. Actual color
and texture will vary from this proof.
Finish
Double Sided 4/4 solid oak hanging size 12 x 48
Lettering, Graphics V-carved and painted
White does not show well on wood signs
Wall Mount
Hanging
Studs
Brackets on back
Thread Inserts
Side Mount
Other
Border Color
Letter Color
Bkgnd Color
Color Detailed
Special Instuctions:
Include Hardware?
Size:Thickness:
Single Sided Double Sided
Digital Print
Vinyl
Banner
Car Graphics
Oil Rubbed B / C
Straight Border
Scalloped Border
Rustic Border
Sim Split Ends
Spanish Cedar
Cypress
Mahogany
EPanel
Sintra
.040 Aluminum
Cypress
HDU / Medex
Sign Foam
1/2”Sign Board
lcisigns.orders@gmail.com Office 303.838.2326 Studio 303.204.1115
Sign Design for your Approval
Please check the side bar to make sure all of the information is correct
Sign price includes two design proofs, any additional changes be subject to a $15.00 design charge.
Customer
Folder
APPROVED
SHIP DATE:
INVOICE#:DueDate
Sign price includes 2 design proofs,
any additional changes will have a $18.00 design charge per proof.
Proof #
White Oak
You can Sign, Approve or mark up the changes with Adobe Reader using the Sign or Comment tabs at upper right of the page
and e-mail back or just let us know by replying to this E-mail Thank you.
PRICE
CONVERT ART
TAXES
SHIPPING
TOTAL
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ORDER!
Once your design is approved, we
will verify your payment and get
your order into production. If we
have not received payment at the
time of approval, You can make
Payment with the Buy Now Link or
We can send you an online invoice,
you do not need to have a Paypal
account to make payment.
QUANT:
**PLEASE NOTE: This is only a representation of the item. Actual color
and texture will vary from this proof.
Finish
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Karen Frost, Recording Secretary