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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_HARC_09.26.2024September 12, 2024, regular meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission. Motion Approved: 4- 0 Voting For: Linda C Burns, Michael J Walton, Alton Martin, Jennifer Powell Voting Against: None At the chair's discretion, the meeting proceeded to item 1.17 and continued in sequential order from item 1.B. 1.13 2024-40-COA (i4n S. College Street) Public Hearing and action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for an addition that creates a new, or adds to an existing street facing fagade, a setback modification to allow a proposed addition 2'-8" into the required 6'-0" side setback, and replacing a historic architectural feature with a non -historic architectural feature for the property located at 1411 S. College Street, bearing the legal description of 0. 135 acres out of Block 97 (PT) Dimmit Addition (2024-40-COA) -- Maddison OKelley, Preservation and Redevelopment Manager 12MUMBEEM= 10illi 11111111111 i 1 11 1 11 111 11riiiiii i I I Dorothy Fallin, owner, approached the podium to address the commission and noted that the rear windows will be opaque, Fallin provided examples of homes that were about the same size as the proposed addition. Fallin explained that there was not an option to add a rear addition because her property was at the impervious cover limit. Fallin explained that the current home size allows for small bedrooms and bathrooms that were not usable. Fallin shared that the floor was destroyed from termite damage, the foundation was failing, and that rodent infestation did not allow the home to be sanitary. Fallin explained that the home was designed to be a rental and not necessarily for a family, Chair Walton asked the applicant if they intend to keep the railings on the front porch as seen in the presentation. Fallin confirmed that the plan was to place railings similar to what is currently there. ,ommlss owe I aSKeO the applicant or more material informari-onOn Me Trost Or t rear window. Fallin expressed interest in stained glass that is nontransparent, but did no believe that would be acceptable, so she would include the rain or ripple frost for the glass. I Alternate Commissioner Garner asked if changes to the non -compliant criteria were made. Fallin acknowledged that no changes were made due to being at max impervious cover, so a second story was requested for more square footage. Chair Walton opened the public hearing. Jud Harris, 1403 South College Street, approached the podium to address the Commission and shared that he agreed with the improvements. Harris thanked everyone involved in the process. Doris Curl, 1404 South College Street, approached the podium to address the Commission and asked for the number of times a front fagade has changed and kept its historic value. Curl questioned if large homes were being valued in Georgetown and did not agree with the front facade changes as it destroys the historic value and purpose of HARC. Elaine Sebald, 1810 Eubank Street, approached the podium to address the Commission and expressed that the changes in the design of the house shows the value of the process. Sebald enjoyed the changes as they were seen as improvements. Sebald spoke about the homes on her street in which have added square footage to accommodate the families that occupy them. Sebald highlighted the two demolition attempts in 2017 and expressed that the home needs significant changes to make the home livable due to the deterioration. Sebald believed that this is the time to preserve the house. Chair Walton closed the public hearing and asked for a motion from the dais. Moved by Alton Martin; seconded by Linda C Burns to Approve as presented. Commissioner Powell amended the motion. Moved by Jennifer Powell; seconded by Alton Martin to Amend with conditions that the current railing is repurposed or rebuilt rather than what is depicted in the proposal and that the second story windows at the rear of the home is opaque to assist with the looming concern. Motion Amended: 5- 0 Voting For: Linda C Burns, Michael J Walton, Alton Martin, Jennifer Powell, Stuart Garner After voting on the amendment, the commission proceeded to vote on the main motion as amended. Motion Approved with amendment: 4- 1 Voting For: Linda C Burns, Michael J Walton, Alton Martin, Jennifer Powell Voting Against: Stuart Garner Voting Against: None I.0 2024-24-COA (1406 Pine Street) Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for new infill construction for the property located at 1406 Pine Street, bearing the legal description of Lot 1, Block A, Park Subdivision (2024-24-COA) -- Olivia Beams, Historic and Downtown Planner MaMEMIM Cary and Michelle'Barfield, owners, approached the podium to address the commission and acknowledged that they made significant changes and were available to answer questions. 11 41 111 1111011111 1 Beams shared that the applicant addressed the design based on commission's suggestions from the last HARC meeting. Beams added that the gabled roof an setback of the home will not make it appear as large at the street level. Beams concluded that the adjusted design took more inspiration from other homes on t ii*eet. Commissioner Powell noted that the updated roof line and simplifying the fireplaces was more fitting. Commissioner Powell asked for more information on the proposed window selection as she was no familiar with it. Mr. Barfield explained that it is a hybrid of a wood 9nd composite material. Mr. Barfield added that the difference is not visible and that it is sturdier than wood windows. Chair Walton inquired about the difference in design of the garage door from the conceptual review. Mr. Barfield shared that windows across the top of the garage do were added since the conceptual review. I I Fil Ili 11 iiiiiRill Fill, " 1 Chair Walton asked if the front porch increased in size by width. Mr. Barfield confirme* that the front porch has increased in size, I i I F i I 1 1 Chair Walton opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth and asked for a motion from the dais. Moved by Michael J Walton; seconded by Alton Martin to Amend that the garage door includes the windows as shown in the applicant's provided materials. Motion Amended: 5- 0 Voting For: Linda C Burns, Michael J Walton, Alton Martin, Jennifer Powell, Stuart Garner Voting Against: None After voting on the amendment, the commission proceeded to vote on the main motion as amended. Motion Approved with amendment: 5- 0 Voting For: Linda C Burns, Michael J Walton, Alton Martin, Jennifer Powell, Stuart Garner Voting Against: None 1. D 2024-54-COA (200 W. 6th Street) Public hearing and possible action on a request for a new Master Sign Plan that is inconsistent with the applicable guidelines for the property addressed at 200 W. 6th Street, bearing the legal description of 0,25 acres out of Block 37, Lots 2A-7A AMD, City of Georgetown (2024-54-COA) -- Maddison OKelley, Preservation and Redevelopment Manager ZIMMSEEMOM Commissioner Martin questioned how the request was able to comply with the design standards of the code. OKelley explained that the approval criteria is adopted within t section of the Unified Development Code, and the UDC will reference itself as the cod so the requested signs do not meet the applicable design guidelines. O'Kelley added that there are no UDC standards that the sign does not comply with. I Commissioner Martin referred to HARG's denial of the Georgetown art building's sign proposal because of an internally illuminated sign and highlighted the RBank building's internally illuminated sign that is extremely bright. Commissioner Martin believed there no need for a sign of the requested size and internal illumination, and shared interest t giee the signs painted on the windows per the design guidelines. Commissioner Burns asked if there is a limit of signs that can be added to a structure. O'Kelley explained that there is a limit based on the number of tenants and the linear width for each tenant. OKelley added that each tenant is limited to only one primary sign and two secondary signs. O'Kelley explained that if more signage were to be added, the applicant would need to amend the master sign plan, and if it exceeds the maximum allowable sign per tenant, it will have to return to HARC. Commissioner Burns asked if it was possible just to have the name of the title company sign instead of inclusion of the logo. Brian Birdwell, applicant, approached the podium to address the commission and shared that the preference was to have the sign as is because it is the tenant's standard sign throughout Central Texas. Birdwell clarified that the title company sign is not illuminated and that the signs under the canopy will be illuminated. Birdwell provided images of signs that are currently lit around area 1. Commissioner Martin asked staff if the corridor title signage will need to be reviewed by HARC if the tenant chooses to no longer occupy that specific building. O'Kelley explained that the sign is specific to the title company and if the sign was to be removed, a replacement sign would either meet the guideline that adopted at that time or return to HARC. Chair Walton asked if the signs would have to return to HARC once a business is decided upon. O'Kelley explained that signs will be approved per HPO excluding the corridor title sign. Discussion on the size of the corridor title sign between Chair Walton and Birdwell. Sofia Nelson, Planning Director, approached the podium to address the commission and explained that if the corridor sign was to be removed, the new applicant would have to return for HARC's approval. Nelson shared that looking at the overall mass of structure is essential instead of looking at it in terms of square footage. Chair Walton opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth and asked for a motion from the dais. Moved by Stuart Garner; seconded by Jennifer Powell to Approve as requested. Motion Approved: 3- 2 Voting For: Michael J Walton, Jennifer Powell, Stuart Garner Voting Against: Linda C Burns, Alton Martin Chair Walton called for a recess at 7:34 PM and the meeting reconvened at 7:39 PM. 1. E 2024-60-COA (601 S. Austin Avenue) Conceptual Review for new infill mixed -use construction and a building height modification request for the property located at 601 S. Austin Avenue, bearing the legal description of 0.33 acres out of Block 38, Lots 7-8, City of Georgetown (2024-60-COA) -- Maddison OKelley, Preservation and Redevelopment Manager 717 I�Fl,*Njcanis, _77,111,IrTac 1, 1 i fie ivoll j Commission and provided a presentation of the request. Commissioner Martin shared that he participated in the Downtown Masterplan meetings and highlighted that height was the main concern expressed by those present. Commissioner Martin shared his concern with the overall height and expressed that the interior content is suitable. Commissioner Martin concluded wi appreciation of the concept of the copula. I Birdwell asked for clarification on height and asked if the concern was with the height of the primary building, copula, or roof top covered area. Commissioner Martin interpreted that the height of the copula is 71 feet and questioned the exemption of height of copulas. Commissioner Martin shared that the copula's height itself is concern because it is at the edge of the building and suggested in possibility pulling it back. Commissioner Burns echoed the concern that Commissioner Martin shared and suggested in the setback of the copula. Chair Walton agreed with the applicant in that the main entrance is clear and shared concern with the height of the building. Ell III II ii��� Chair Walton highlighted the roof top area and shared that the applicant keeps the heat in mind. Fyfff I' building materials because of the look of authenticity versus synthetic. 1.F Demolition Subcommittee Appointment Discussion and possible action to appoint a new member to the Historic and Architectural *eview Demolition Subcommittee -- Maddison OKelley, Preservation an-d Nedevelopment Manager Moved by Michael J Walton; seconded by Alton Martin to Postpone to Date Certain to October 10, 2024, regular meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission. Motion Postpone to Date Certain: 5- 0 Voting For: Linda C Burns, Michael J Walton, Alton Martin, Jennifer Powell, Stuart Garner Voting Against: None 1.G Discussion Items Updates on Upcoming Training for HARC Commissioners, Downtown Master Plan, UDC Rewrite, and Commissioner questions and comments -- Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation and Redevelopment Manager O'Kelley highlighted commissioner Alton's end term and expressed gratitude for his service on HARC. O'Kelley continued with a welcome to Phil Rotheram as the new alternate commissioner starting October 1, 2024. O'Kelley highlighted that the next agenda will include a vote for vice chair and the appointment of a new demolition subcommittee member. Adjournment T4heseinL ;es were approved at the meeting of Chairl Attest