HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_HARC_08.28.2014 WorkshopCity of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review Commission Workshop
'Minu(es
I'liursday, August 28, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.
Council and Courts Building
101, E, 711, Street, Georp.,,etoocn, 'I'X 78626
Anna Eby, Chair; Jennifer Brown, Nancy Knight, Vice- Chair, David Paut; Richard
Nice, and Mary Jo Winder,
Commissioners in Training ', present:
Commissioners absent-, Ty Gibson
Barbara Frice ind Rodolfo Martiriez
!'qaff _present- Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner; Andreina Davila, Project Coordinator, Jackson Daly,
Executive Assistant; Tarnera Baird, Chief Plans Reviewer; and Karen Frost, Recording Secretary.
A. Call to Orcier by by at 6:01 p.m, with the reading of the meeting procedures.
Those who speak must turn in a speaker forn'r, located at the back of the room, to the recording
secretary before the itern that they wish to address begins, ["acli speaker will be perinitted to address the
Commission one time only for a maximurn 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 iVleeting ActTexas (",overnment Code 551 -
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8, Discussion and possible action to approve the minutes from the jUne 26,2014 regular meeting,
Motion by Mee to approve the minutes as submitted. Second by Knight. Approved
C, Discussion and possibleaction to approve the minutes of [lie July 24, 2014 Workshop session.
Motion by Knight to approve the minutes as submitted. Second by Mee, Approved 6 — O
D, public I leering and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) for
exterior afterations 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-20t4-017).
Synatschk presented the staff report. The applicant seeks a Certificate of Design Compliance (CDQ
for exterior alterations to the Low priority historic structure located at 114 East 7thStreet.The project
involves altering the south (rear) building faiade by removing two historic windows, replacing one
window to match existing windows, installing, two new exit doors, and restoring existing windows,
as well as pain inn the structure with color matched paint (Exhibit 1).
'I"he property owner wishes to divide the interior of the structure in to smaller spaces, requiring the
addition of the secondary doors. The windows proposedfor removal are partially shielded from the
public view by the eastern portion of building, reducing the impact on the historic significance of the
Aructureand character of the district. The winclows adjacent to the public right-of-way will be
rehabilitated, including restoring the frames and removirig the paint from thk,'� glass.'rhe Design
Guidelines generally discourage the removal of architectural elements from a faade; however, the
limited visibility reduces the irnpict on the structure. Additionally, the proposed location for the new
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doors has the lowest over impact on the structure, The wall around the doors will be restored with
new galvanized inetal, matching (he existing historic material,
The proposed unadorned doors are appropriate for the structure, City staff recornmends the
proposed white doors be painted to match the building, further reducing the visual impact of the
exterior alteriition, The applicant was not present for coniments,
Eby opened the Public I-learing and wifl-i speakers coming forth, closed the pnblic hearing,,
Motion by Mee to approve the CDC as submitted with the condition that the proposed extencor
doors be painted to matc-h the exterior building color, Second by Winder. Approved 6 — O,
E, public Hearing ", and possible action on is request for a Certificate of Design, Compliance (CDC) for an
addition for the property locatedial 410 South Myrtle Street, bearing the legal description of
Glasscock Addition, Block 14, Let 8,,16 acres (CDC-2014-028).
Synatschk presented the staff report. The proposed Project for the Medium Priority historic structure
located at 401 South Myrtle Street adds additional square footage to the rear of the structure, creating
a more uscful space for the prr-)perty owner, The additionis placed at the rear of the strUcture,
firnifing the impact on the historic significance and architectural features, The 350-square foot
addition creates an increase in square footage of approximately 16%, in conformance with the
Downtown and Old Town Design Guidelines, Board and batten siding will beutilized to create the
material differentiation between the historic structure and the new construction,
The application was deemed cornptete by staff and contains sufficient information to review the
proposed project,The proposed project is in compliance with the standards set forth by the Unified
Development Code and the Downtown and 01dTown Design Guidelines.The now addition and roof
do not significantly zilter the intef, ,ri ty of the historic structure and are compatible with the
surrounding historic properties,
Bryant Boyd, the applicant, was available for questions, and comments.
Eby opened the Public Hearing and with speakers corning forth, closed the public hearing,
Motion by Knigbt to approve CDC-2014 - 028 as submitted, Second by Mee, Approved 6 — O
F. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance (0)(2) for
exterior alterations for the property located at 713 South Main Street, bearing the legal description of
City of Georgetown, Block 40, Lot 6 (SWYT), 069 acres (CDC-201-029),
Synatschk presented the staff report, The Escape business located at 743 SMairi Street on the
Courthouse Square wishes to update its business ir7 age.The update includes exterior paint and
signage for the structure, Additionally, the windows located on the second floor are proposed to be
restored, New business signage includes a canopy rnrmnted sign, hanging sign, and window and
door signa , The exterior paint and signage design are coordinated to reflect the line r,.)(prode cts
available for purchase,
The structure experienced a fire in the 1930's, at which time the exterior masonry was painted to
cover the scorch marks, Based upon the Design Guidelines', the repainting of the structureis
appropriate. 'llie paint colors areselected to highlight the key architectural features of the structure,
including the character defining, storefront components, decorative stonework and windows, The
signs will be mounted on the canopy to prevent the obstruction of architectural elements of the
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second floor. Small lights will be installed on the canopy to provide backlighting for the proposed
sign. The proposed project complies with the Downtown and Old Town Desigri Guidelines and
allows the property owner to refresh their business, ensuritig continued success on the Square.
Len Lester, the applicant/ Owner, was prescriffor questions and stated that after 18 Veors in business,
they wanted to update arid retnarket their business.
Krught confirmed that the doors are wood and would remain wood, Lester also confirmed that the
CUrrent name and date (,in the building were painted greenand would be changed to a dark blue,
matching the new gutter color. Knight asked if the sign was bigger. Lester explained that the
signage was slightly smaller overall.
Winder asked about the pairited finials and exterior. Lester explained that the exterior was painted
after the fire in the hte'1930's, There was further discussion of atteiripts as removing the painted
exterior to reveal the limestone, Mee commented that he thinks the new paint choices are excellent,
F.by opened the Public Hearing and with speakers coming forth, closed the public hearing,
Winder made comnients about the colors being too bold and bright for stone elements, citing Design
Guidelines 1, 1 .5, 11,6 arid 5,1, explaining that the paint obscures the elements and the owner should
be rising rnore earth tones.
Motion by Mee to approve the CDC as submitted. Second by Paul, Approved 5 — 1. trans
opposed)
Discussion and possible action to reduce the development delay fOr unapproved demolition of a
historic accessory structure at 913 Walnut Street.
Synatschk presented pictures of the property and explained that the contractor for this project had
rernoved an accessory structure with the plan to rebuild another structure, only bigger, on the same
location. Ile explained that there was no documentation that indicated this to be an historical
structure, so the assumption is that it is. Since a CDC was riot granted for demolition prior to the
demolition, the contractor was issued to stop work order arid was, ordered to submit a request to
HARC, The LJDC process states that a project can be delayed for Lip to 365 ) days, or a time that is
de(,-!med appropriate by the Commission,
John Lawton, the applicant/contractor, was present for discussion. 1-le explained that, when he took
the walls down, he new he should have gune to the City, but made the choice to go aheact and
remove the structure, 1-le explained that he did have a permit at the time to relinild the anew structure
and becaLJSC� there were several reasons to laic firnoving forward, tie decided to keep going.
Mee confirmed that the city does not have record that this was a historic structa. re, Synatschk
explairied that the accessory structure was not listed on any survev. Knight confirmed that the city
issued as permit to rebuild the structure and then stopped the work when it was discovered that it
might be historic.
Knight expressed concern that there is as big arch-sconrAect" betwetm dernolitiun of big historic houses
and small non -historic or decaying shacks and garages in people's backyards, She want,,, to reduce
the delay period so citizens will be more inclined to apply for CDC' s and use the process. Winder
expressed concern about the definition of historic verstis historically significant.
Motion by Paul to reduce the delay period to 100 days based upon the demolition has limited impact
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on the remaining historic significance of the property, and the 365 day delay constitutes as risk to
health, safe(and wellness. Second by'Eby, Motion failed 2 - 4, (Brown, Mee, Winder and Knight
opposed.)
Motion 'by Knight to reduce the delay period to 45 days from, July 17, with an expiration of August
31, before application for a CDC for demolition, based upon the demolition has limited impact on
the remaining historic significance of the property, and the 365 day delay constitutes a risk to
health, safety and wellness. Second by Mee, Approved 4 . (Paul and Eby opposed.)
1:1, Conceptual review for 1802 South Austin AvenUC,
J, Bryant Boyd, thearchited for this propose project presented the concept plan of residential
structure renovation, The house is next door to the Georgian Apartinents, for reference, The owners
are proposing to remove the upstairs addition and add additional roorns to the back of the existing
house, taking out at couple of non -historic structures in the process. They intend to replace some
siding that is decayed, repair that which can be repaired and place new siding on the now areas of the
house. The replaced aAnd new siding will be similar to the current lap siding, Their intent is to
renovate, net while being respectful of the existing structure,
Commissioner,, did not offer 11-14111N, coniments other fhan this look-r-d like a good project and they took
forward to Weil-% tfW full rIPPHC060n
1. Update from Sign Subcommittee.
Knight reported that there is work being done on as new Business Owner brochure that will help
explain (he sign regulations.
J. Downtown and 01 d Town Design Go idelines Tra ining -Renee I lans.','On
171is Win was posfporlt.-xd until ant4her inecting due to tinie restraints,
K, Questions and cornments fron-i Commissioners in Training,
There were no comments given,
L Staff'updatesatidi-emi,tideroffLituremectings,
* Proposed Downtown Overlay Expansion is going through the public hearing process,
* CLG Grant. for National Register District update
* 911, Street streets and sidewalks, west of Austin A vo. are being worked on next,
* Tin Barn Alley and WI Street rehabilitation is one
* Sign Subcommittee Meeting -- Sept 911, (0,, 4:00 (No cases at this tinic, could be cancelled.)
* FIARC Meeting,- Septernber 2511,, 5:30 Sign Subcommittee (tbd) and 6:00 regular meeting.
AdjOUrtrrnent, Eby adjourned the rneeling at 7:26 p.m.
Approved, Anna Eby, Chair
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