HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_HARC_07.21.2022Notice of Meeting for the
Historic and Architectural Rev iew Commission
of the City of Georgetown
July 21, 2022 at 3:00 P M
at 305 E 8th Street, Georgetown, T X 78626
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L egislativ e Regular Agenda
A Consideration and possible recommendation on a request for a Certificate of
Appropriateness (C O A) for the demolition of a medium priority his toric struc ture at the property
loc ated at 305 E . 8th Street, bearing the legal description of Lots 3-7 Block 17 (W/P T ), Glasscock Addition.
(2022-28-C O A) – N at Waggoner, Asst. P lanning D ir. - L ong R ange
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review
July 21, 2022
S UB J E C T:
Consideration and possible recommendation on a reques t for a Certificate of
Appropriateness (C O A) for the demolition of a medium priority historic s tructure at the property
located at 305 E. 8th S treet, bearing the legal description of L ots 3-7 B lock 17 (W /P T ), G lasscock Addition.
(2022-28-C O A) – Nat Waggoner, Asst. P lanning Dir. - Long Range
IT E M S UMMARY:
T he applic ant has submitted a request for demolition of a C ontributing His toric S truc ture (Medium
P riority) under the c riteria of loss of signific anc e. T he Unified Development C ode S ec. 3.13.030.F.2.a.iv
provides criteria for los s of s ignificance as outlined below:
At this meeting, the Demolition S ubc ommittee, city s taff and the applic ant will review application materials
and make findings inc luded in the attac hed Demolition S ubcommittee report template. T he Demolition
S ubc ommittee report will include a recommendation to the HAR C on reques ts for the demolition, as
requested, in acc ordanc e with the process es tablished in the Unified Development C ode.
T he Historic and Arc hitectural R eview C ommission shall make the following findings when cons idering a
request for demolition or relocation of a s tructure:
a. Los s of S ignificance.
i. T he applic ant has provided information that the building or struc ture is no longer his toric ally,
culturally or arc hitecturally signific ant, or is no longer c ontributing to the historic overlay
dis tric t; and
ii. T he applic ant has establis hed that the building or s tructure has undergone signific ant and
irreversible changes , which have caus ed the building or struc ture to lose the his toric , cultural
or arc hitectural s ignificance, qualities or features which qualified the building or struc ture for
s uc h des ignation; and
iii. T he applic ant has demons trated that any changes to the building or struc ture were not
caus ed either directly or indirectly by the owner, and were not due to intentional or negligent
des truction, or lack of maintenance ris ing to the level of a demolition by neglec t; and
iv. Demolition or relocation of the building or struc ture will not caus e signific ant advers e effec t
on the his toric overlay dis tric t or the C ity's his toric resources;
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
None. T he applicant has paid the required application fees .
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Nat Waggoner, P MP, AI C P
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AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
Demolition Report Template Cover Memo
Exhibit 1 - Location Map Cover Memo
Exhibit 2 - Letter of Intent and Plans Cover Memo
Exhibit 3 - His toric Resource Survey Cover Memo
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HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION
DEMOLITION SUBCOMMITTEE
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
FILE NUMBER: 2022-28-COA
MEETING DATE: 07/21/2022
MEETING LOCATION: 305 E 8th Street, Georgetown, Texas
APPLICANT: Green Earth Builders, LLC, c/o John Lawton
SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
COMMENTS
Applicant:
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Subcommittee:
What is the existing (structural) condition of the structure? Are there any structural changes that
should be made to the structure for re-occupancy?
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Would the original owner be able to recognize the structure today? What changes have been made to
the structure (excluding cosmetic features)? Are structural changes needed to bring back the structure
to its original design?
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May the structure, in whole or in part, be preserved or restored?
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May the structure be moved (relocated) without incurring any damages?
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Does the structure, including any additions or alterations, represent a historically significant style,
architecture, craftsmanship, event or theme?
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Are there any materials or unique features that can be salvaged? If so, which ones?
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Does the resource proposed for demolition or relocation have architectural and/ or historical
significance?
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File Number: 2022-28-COA
Meeting Date: 07-21-2022
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What would be the effect on surrounding buildings of demolition or relocation of the resource?
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What would be the effect on the Overlay District as a whole of demolition or relocation of the
resource?
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What would be the effect on safeguarding the heritage of the City of the demolition or relocation?
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What has been the impact of any previous inappropriate alterations?
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Is the demolition solely a matter of convenience (if applicable)?
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Has the owner offered the property for sale (if applicable)??
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Has the owner asked a fair price (if applicable)?
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Has the property been marketed for a reasonable time (if applicable)?
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Has the property been advertised broadly in a reasonable manner?
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Has the owner sought the advice of a professional experienced in historic preservation work?
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What would be the effect of open space in that location if the lot is to be left vacant?
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File Number: 2022-28-COA
Meeting Date: 07-21-2022
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SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Approval
Approval with Conditions:
Disapproval
Subcommittee Chair Signature (or representative) Date
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Location
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Green Earth Builders, LLC
2306 Waizel Way Georgetown, Texas 78626
Office: 512-591-7588 Cell: 512-779-0100
Web: WWW.GREENEARTHBUILDERS.NET Email: jennhaleygeb@gmail.com
305 E 8th St
Letter of Intent
July 5, 2022
New homeowner would like to renovate this home to its original character detail. They
would also like to add space under the roof to accommodate their children. This home has
undergone many alterations from the original footprint. Walking through this house it becomes
evident that the porches have been added, then expanded on. Porches closed in for living space
had been done by homeowner and friends. Once change into another with the result of today.
Most recent changes lead to new piers for a good foundation. I am proposing to take these
conversions adding in these porches’ areas. Raising to original elevation of 11 feet. Taking of
the shed roofs to then recreate the original roofline into additional footage added by these
porch areas, which will bring back the authenticity of this house.
In doing this we are asking for a height variance. Making space in the attic to
accommodate rooms. We are enlarging the gables with spans of 22’ to 34’. Doing this will raise
the ridge 66” above original ridge height. On the northwest corner we propose to keep the
original gable of 14’ and eliminate the 22’ gable to be able to keep the chimney as is instead of
having to raise it to meet codes of operation. Staircase will be installed on the north side of
entry. Floors to be wood to stay with the original character along with all trims and moldings.
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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:Old Town District
Address:305 E 8th St 2016 Survey ID:125321
City Georgetown 2016 Preservation Priority:Medium
SECTION 1
Basic Inventory Information
WCAD ID:R042486Property Type:Building Structure Object Site District
Date Recorded 3/2/2016Recorded by:CMEC
EstimatedActual Source:2007 surveyConstruction Date:1921
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)*
Note: See additional photo(s) on following page(s)
General Notes:
High Medium
Priority:
Low
High Medium Low
ID:175
ID:77
*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 None/None
ID:125321 2016 Survey High Medium Low
Explain:Despite some alterations, property is significant and contributes to neighborhood character
Latitude:30.636843 Longitude -97.674539
None Selected
None Selected
Photo direction: North
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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:Old Town District
Address:305 E 8th St 2016 Survey ID:125321
City Georgetown 2016 Preservation Priority:Medium
Additional Photos
NortheastPhoto Direction
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