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Historic and Architectural Review Commission
The Georgetown Historic and Architectural Review Commission met on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at
6-00 PM at Council and Court Building, 510 W 9th Street.
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The following Members were in attendance:
Present were: Linda C Burns, Michael J Walton, Phil Rotheram, Jennifer Powell, Robert
Blomquist, Stuart Garner
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1. Regular Session
1.A Meeting Minutes
Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the September 26,
2024, regular meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission -- Erica
Moved by Jennifer Powell; seconded by Robert Blomquist to Approve the minutes from
the September 26, 2024, regular meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review
Commission.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Linda C Burns, Michael J Walton, Phil Rotheram, Jennifer Powell,
Robert Blomquist, Stuart Garner
Voting Against: None
1.B Meeting Minutes
Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the October 10, 2024,
regular meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission -- Erica Metress,
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Commission.
Motion Approved.- 6- 0
Voting For: Linda C Burns, Michael J Walton, Phil Rotheram, Jennifer Powell,
Robert Blomquist, Stuart Garner
Voting Against: None
CC 1610 SI Austin Ave (2024-27-COA)
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness
(COA) for demolition that results in the loss of the total square footage of the existing
structure, replacing a historic architectural feature with a non -historic architectural
feature, new building construction, and a new fence, railing or wall that is inconsistent
with the overlay district's characteristics and applicable guidelines for the property
located at 1610 S Austin Avenue, hearing the legal description of .353 Acres out of p
of Block 78, Lost Addition (2024-27-COA) -- Olivia Beams, Historic and Downtown
Planner I
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Alternate Commissioner Rotheram referred to the archival note on the staff report and
inquired of its significance. Beams explained that the applicant did not prepare a salvage
plan or archival record, and staff did not recommend it to the commission. However,
Beams added that the commission may request it should they chose to do so.
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the doors, windows, and trim and asked if they were unable to be salvaged.
acknowledged that the door was not the original door. McIntosh highlighted that windows
are a constant concern for historic restoration and shared that the current windows cannot
perform to current standard in terms of insulation. McIntosh shared that windows under
the front awning are in satisfactory condition and that the remaining windows are unable to
be restored due to rot. McIntosh explained that the proposed custom-made wooden
windows will have the same profile as the current windows and aluminum clad. McIntosh
shared that the reason for the proposed aluminum clad windows is for lasting effects.
McIntosh explained that a portion of the siding is not original and proposed to use exact
material as the original siding. McIntosh acknowledged that they would try to salvage
materials capable of being reused.
Commissioner Burns inquired about the intent for the height of the fence that partially
complies with the Design Guidelines. McIntosh explained that the fence would provide
privacy with landscape additions.
Commissioner Powell shared that the wood found on the interior of the garage appear to
be useable in some capacity and spoke about possibly archiving or preserving the
material for future use.
Alternate Commissioner Blomquist referred to design guideline 3.5.C.3.b that states
"proportions of the front fagade should be taller than it is wide," and asked for
clarification. Beams shared that the design guideline is applicable to new infill
construction and added that the garage guidelines do not mention the need for the
structure to be taller than it is wide.
Chair Walton opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming worth and
asked for a motion from the dais.
Moved by Robert Blomquist; seconded by Phil Rotheram to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Linda C Burns, Michael J Walton, Phil Rotheram, Jennifer Powell,
Robert Blomquist, Stuart Garner
Voting Against: None