HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_HARC_04.24.2003Minutes of the Meeting of the
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, April 24, 2003
The Historic and Architectural Review Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday ,
April 24, 2003.
Members Present:
John Chapman-Alternate, Virgil G. Buell-Alternate, Clare Easley, Jim Keys, Joe Burke-Chair, John
Truehardt, Mike Sparks
Members Absent:
Beebe Gray, Karalei Nunn-Vice Chair, Kelly Burris-Secretary, Len Lester
Members Present but not participating:
Staff Present:
Paula Desssler, Quana Childs
Minutes
Regular Meeting
A regular meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission, for consideration and
possible action on the following:
Meeting called to order at 6:35
1.Chairman may appoint alternate(s) at this time. John Chapman and Virgil Buell
both where asked to participate in the meeting.
2.Review of the minutes from the meeting of the March 27, 2003.
Motion by Commissioner Truehardt to approve the minutes from March 27, 2003.
Second by Commissioner Buell. Approved 7-0
3. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for a Banner at Well’s Fargo Bank,
1111 S. Austin Ave,.
Applicant: Sam Sutherland
Quana presented the application and reviewed the guidelines that pertain to the
application.
Applicant wishes to hang a banner on the south side of the building. The banner would
change
as the advertising campaign changes. A banner would be hung year round.
Motion by Commissioner Buell to deny the application as presented to the Commission
Second by Commissioner Easley. Denied 7-0
4.Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for modification to the windows and
doors at 701 S. Main St.
Applicant: Judith Manriquez, David Voelter
Quana presented the application to the Commission.
Motion by Commissioner Sparks to approve the modifications to the East side using the
spandrelite glass in an opaque color and the new flush door. Approval of the West doors
to swing out instead of in. Approval of the Northwest Entry with one door opening and a
side lite. All new doors should match as closely as possible to the existing doors.
Second by Commissioner Buell. Approved 7-0
Amendment by Commissioner Buell that if the applicant has to change the northwest
Entry doors to two doors rather then one and the side lite they may do so without
returning to the Commission. In addition, if they choose to change, they can use regular
glass on the east elevation instead of spandrelite without returning to the Commission.
Approved 7-0
5.Mr Don Martin presented the Commission a proposed concept plan for the corner of
University and S. Austin Ave. Mr. Martin described the proposed site plan and was
asking for insight on the project.
6.Quana discussed follow-up on granted Certificates of Design Compliance and cases of
non-compliance.
7.Reminder of next meeting May 24, 2003, and the change of meeting time from 6:30
p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Chairman Burke adjourned the meeting at 8:35
Approved:Attest:
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Joe Burke, ChairKelly Burris, Secretary