HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_HARC_06.26.2014 SubcommitteeCity of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review Commission, Meeting Sign Subcommittee
Minutes
I'liursday, fungi 26, 2014 at 5:30 p.m.
Council and Courts Building
Members present: Nancy Knight, Chair; and Richard Mee.
Commissioners absentMary Jo Winder
$1 "frgagnA: Matt Synatschk, Historic planner, Andreina Davila, Project Coordinator; and Karen Frost,
Recording Secretary,
X Call to Order by Knight at 5:40 p.m. with the reading of the meeting Procedures,
"Those who speak must turn in a speaker forma, located at the back of the room, to the ncording
secretary before the item that they wish to address begins. Each speaker will be permitted to address the
Commission one time only for a maxitnum of three (3) Trunutes.
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 A-zenda.
B, Consideration and possible approval of the minutes of the June 9,2014 sign subcommittee meeting,
Motion by Mee to approve the minutes as presented. Second by Knight. Approved 2 at
C. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificatc� 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 I - 8,132acres, (CDC-2014-020)
Synatschk presented the case, The request if for a freestanding sign for the Georgetonian. It will be
constructed of wood and limestone and will use the existing lighting. Staff recommends approval of
this sign.
Knight opened and closed the Public I-learing withno speakers coming forth.
Motion by Mee to approve the sign for CDC-2014-020 as submitted. Second by Knight. Approved
D. Public Hearing and possible action on a request fora Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) for
signage for the property located at'114 East 711, Street, bearing the legal description of City of
Georgetown, Block 40, Lot 1, 4,33 acres (C1 C-2014-024)
Synatschk presentc.-d the application. '17he applicant is requesting it new projecting sign mounted
above the primary entrance to the structure. The sign will be mounted on a scroll bracket secured to
the structure that will hold two aluminum hanging signs. Jim Wilson, the applicant's agent, and
Kimberly Keller, the applicant were both present for discussion.
Knight opened and closed the Public Hearing with no speakers coming forth.
Knight opened the discussion and stated she had concerns about the lack of color coordination
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between the signs and the building color. Ms. Keller explained that the colors were meant to be
opposite each other and to provide the "pop" of color she was after, Knight felt it was inconsistent,
Synatschk commented that three colors plus black and white: magenta, blue and green, were allowed
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Motion by Mee to approve with sign with the colors provided. Motion failed for lack of second.
Mr. Wilson and Ms. Keller soggested the color for the top sign be white with magenta lettering, to
reduce the amount of magenta against the green and gold. Knight appreciated the compromise.
Motion by Knight to approve CDC-2014-024 with the color of the magenta sign to be changed to
white with magenta lettering and the rest of the sign to be approved as submitted. Second by
Mee. Approved 2 — 0.
J. Adjournment Knight adjourned the meeting at 5:58 p.m.
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Appr7oved, Nain ight, Chair Atte r Mee
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