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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_HARC_08.22.2024Minutes of the Aistoric and Architectural Review Commission City of Georgetown, Texas Thursday, August 22.. 2024 The Georgetown Historic and Architectural Review Commission met on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM at Council and Court Building, 510 W 9th Street. or City Hall at 808 Martin Luther King, Jr Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. The following Members were in attendance: Present were: Lawrence Romero, Michael J Walton, Evan Hein, Alton Martin, Jennifer Powell, Stuart Garner Public Wishing to Address the Board N41W.1 LOI KOINIOU'll •UNIUM Mits minutes tor a speaKer may De granted. I he reques r g"Taning time to another speaKer must also sulamit a Torm and be present at the meeting. Pf Ua*9 prior to the daV the agenda for this mpe ng is poste& Each speaker will be given three minutes to address the Board or Commission members. No action can be taken. 1. Regular Session 1,A Meeting Minutes Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the July 25, 2024, regular meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission -- Erica Metress, NMMMt=! Commission. Motion Approved: 5- 0 Voting For: Lawrence Romero, Michael J Walton, Alton Martin, Jennifer Powell, Stuart Garner Voting Against: None 1.B Meeting Minutes Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the August 8, 2024, regular meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission -- Erica Metress, Planning Specialist Moved by Lawrence Romero-, seconded by Evan Hein to Approve the minutes from the August 8, 2024, regular meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission. Motion Approved: 6- 0 Voting For: Lawrence Romero, Michael J Walton, Evan Hein, Alton Martin, Jennifer Powell, Stuart Garner Voting Against: None At the chair's discretion, the agenda items were reordered as follows: 1.D, 1.E, 1.C, and 1.F. 1.0 2024-33-COA (817 S. Austin Ave) Public Hearing and action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for an alteration of street -facing fagade (elevation facing S. Austin Avenue) on a Low Priority Structure located at the property addressed at 817 S. Austin Avenue, bearing the legal description of Lots 6-8 (PTS), Block 51, City of Georgetown (2024-33-COA) -- Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation and Redevelopment Manager Adam Starr, applicant, approached the podium to address the commission and explain that he lived in Georgetown for 36 years. Starr shared that he felt that his building represents the spirit of Georgetown with a lot of history behind it. Starr shared that the design of the building was influenced by the desire to represent the history of the buildin I and the historic components. Starr highlighted that the Commission would note the timb trusses, interior brick wall, and interior floors. Commissioner Romero shared that he enjoyed the visibility of the rafters and asked if interior lights would be left on at night to illuminate the interior of the building. Starr 9rchitects provided insight on the proposed Low-E windows to provide a barrier for the heat. Starr acknowledged that the plan is to have concealed interior lighting that would light up the space at night. Commissioner Romero asked about the process in which the brick was chosen. OKelley explained that the design guidelines provide guidance on brick dimensions and added that there is a general recommendation that stone, or brick laid should took human scale. Commissioner Romero commented that the rendering of the request makes it look more modern and questioned if there was a way to change the brick color to keep the aesthetic. Starr acknowledged that the color of the brick was considered and discussed. Starr explained that the proposed bricks were chosen to match the existing brick wall. Commissioner Hein asked about the plan for the AC ducts intended for the 2nd floor and its visibility from the proposed window. Starr explained that the HVAC units would be placed further back in the building and would not have much visibility from the street. Commissioner Hein acknowledged that the ground floor changes are positive but shared that he believed the 2nd floor window does not appear to be in keeping with surrounding buildings. Chair Walton shared that the canopies and kick plates are good changes. Commissioner Powell referred to the staff report that stated lighting specifications have not been provided yet. Commissioner Powell asked staff if there was guidance on the impact of the illumination at this scale. O'Kelley explained that the guidelines note shielding for light fixtures as well as warmth of the light. O'Kelley added that there are UDC criteria, including interior lighting. Commissioner Martin asked staff if there are requirements for windows on a commercial building. O'Kelley acknowledged that there are no ratio requirements, but there is guidance on the upper floor windows being more opaque. Commissioner Martin shared that he struggled with the amount of glass above the first floor. Commissioner Romero inquired about the insulation for the roof. Starr explained that there currently is a tin roof, 6 inches of ISO foam board, and TPO rubber membrane roof. Chair Walton opened the public hearing. Liz Weaver, 1221 South Main Street, approached the podium to address the Commission and acknowledged that she liked some of the changes. However, Weaver highlighted that the applicant did not change the design in the 2nd story window and roof line. Weaver considered the proposition as a rehabilitation of the structure and noted that some Secretary of Interior Standards refer to minimal changes to the features. Weaver disagreed that the proposition is creating minimal changes and referred to the changes as a statement. Weaver highlighted that the Secretary of Interior Standards also note that the new features should match the old features in design, color, texture, and materials. Weaver shared that this was not apparent in the proposal. Weaver shared that she disagreed with staff's findings for the 3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th criteria. Weaver asked that the Commission think about whether the proposition preserves the character of the historic overlay and concluded with request that the Commission ask the applicant to change the design of request. #3MMM= Starr clarified that the glass does not have a film but is created out of a higher, professional grade. Chair Walton asked if there was consideration to increase the level of opacity to the 2nd., floor window. Starr shared that it was considered to increase the level of opacity of the 2nd floor window but shared that it would make large difference in the way it is visible in the evening versus the day. Moved by Evan Hein; seconded by Alton Martin to Deny as presented because Design Guideline A.3.b does not comply in that the upper floors should be perceived as being more opaque than the lower floor, and that the overall character of the historic district is not protected. . Motion Approved: 4- 2 Voting For: Evan Hein, Alton Martin, Jennifer Powell, Stuart Garner Voting Against: Lawrence Romero, Michael J Walton I.D 2024-34--COA (1002 S. Elm Street) Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for a new fence, railing or wall that is inconsistent with the overlay district' s characteristics and applicable guidelines for the property located at 1002 Elm Street, bearing the legal description of all of Lot 1 and part of Lot 2, Block 20, Glasscock Addition (2024-34-COA) -- Olivia Beams, Historic and Downtown Planner MIMER= Chair Walton opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth and asked for a motion from the dais. Moved by Evan Hein; seconded by Jennifer Powell to Approve as presented. Motion Approved: 6- 0 Voting For: Lawrence Romero, Michael J Walton, Evan Hein, Alton Martin, Jennifer Powell, Stuart Garner Voting Against: one 1. E 2024-23-COA (911 Walnut Street) •! Hearing and possible action • a request for a Certcate of Appropriateness (COA) for an addition to a street -facing facade, a 7' setback encroachment into the required 10' rear setback, and • 3' setback encroachment into the • side setback for the property located at 911 Walnut, bearing the legal description of 0.37 acres out of Block 92 (SW/COR) Dimmit Addition, (2024-23-COA) -- Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation and Redevelopment Manager zMaMNEME • all Commissioner Hein asked if any second story windows were planned to face the neighbors' yards. Lawton acknowledged that 1 set of windows would face the neighbors on the west. After receiving clarification on design guideline C.3.a, Chair Walton questioned staff's analysis for it. OKelley »♦ on staffs behalf for the error in not updating the slide to reflect that design guideline C.3.a was compliant. Chair Walton opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth and asked for a motion from the dais. Moved by Alton Martin; seconded by Lawrence Romero to Approve as presented. Motion Approved: 6- 0 Voting For: Lawrence Romero, Michael J Walton, Evan Hein, Alton Martin, Jennifer Powell, Stuart Garner 1.F Discussion Items Updates on Upcoming Training for HARC Commissioners, Downtown Master Plan, UDC Rewrite, and Commissioner questions and comments -- Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation Sofia Nelson, Planning Director, noted that there Will be a dedicated workshop sessi just to for Unified Development Code discussion in September. I Adjournment These minutes were approved at the meeting of Chair Attest