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CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
Thursday, January 24, 2002 at 6:30 P.M.
City Council Chambers
101 East 7th Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Commissioners present: Joe Burke, Chair; Karalei Nunn, Vice Chair; Kelly Burris, Secretary; Clare
Easley; Beebe Gray; Jim Keys; John Treuhardt; Mike Sparks; Virgil Buell, alternate; Len Lester, Alternate
Commissioners absent: Thomas Noble Howe;
Staff present: Leane Heldenfels, Karen Frost, Paula Dessler
A regular meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission, for consideration and possible
action on the following:
Regular Agenda:
1. Chairman appoints alternate(s) to serve at this meeting.
Chairman Burke determined that quorum was met and that it was not necessary for the
alternates to serve at that time.
2. A. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for permanent signage at 500 S. Austin
Ave.
Owner: Draeger Ford Motor Company
Applicant: Mike Winot, General Manager, Mac Haik Ford, Lincoln, Mercury
Agent: Sign Builders of America
Leane introduced Donnie Allen, agent for Sign Builders of America, who presented a display of
the proposed materials. The applicant was not present. Ms. Allen stated that the material
would be the same on all three signs with color variations among the signs. The Draeger
lettering will be removed and MacHaik lettering will replace those letters. The proposed material
is painted plexi-glass. None of the signs will be illuminated. It was stated that these proposed
signs meet the sign design guidelines.
Motion by Treuhardt to issue a Certificate of Design Compliance, noting that the signs are non-
illuminated and with the condition that they are to be the same size as the previous submission.
Second by Easley. Approved 8-0.
B. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for extension of approval of temporary
signage at 500 S. Austin Ave.
Owner: Draeger Ford Motor Company
Applicant: Mike Winot, General Manager, Mac Haik Ford, Lincoln, Mercury
Agent: Sign Builders of America
Leane presented the applicant’s request for an extension of four more weeks for temporary sign.
Motion by Treuhardt to extend the temporary approval through March 1, 2002. Second by
Burris. Approved 8-0.
C. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for a gravel display, storage area at 503 S.
Austin Ave.
Owner: Draeger Ford Motor Company
Applicant/Agent: Mike Winot, General Manager, Mac Haik Ford, Lincoln, Mercury
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Code Enforcement requested a determination of violation of the Guidelines. Leane presented
history and background of the site. She advised the commission that they would have to make
the violation determination. Applicant was not present.
Nunn voiced concern about the storage of vehicles on this property, including “junked and/or
wrecked” vehicles. Sparks suggested issuing a Certificate of Design compliance, but with
notification that further alterations or a change in use would need more approval. (No motion
was made.) Discussion followed about the possibilities of future use.
Chairman Burke suggested writing a letter to the applicant letting them know that the
Commission has some concerns relating to potential design and use issues raised by the
change made by Applicant. The Commission agreed that Applicant should provide some
feedback regarding the impact on the visual appearance of the block and the potential design
issues arising from the increased use of the property. This letter will be copied to the Planning
& Zoning Commission, the City Council and the Mayor.
At this time, the Commission did not find that a violation of the Guidelines had occurred.
3. A. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for site design at 1104 Rock Street.
Owner/Applicant: Christopher Stanley
Agent: Jack Pittman, PrimeStore, Inc.
Leane introduced the applicant, Chris Stanley. Mr. Stanley gave the history of the house and
distributed pictures of the property. (Clare Easley left the dais at 7:30 p.m.) There was
discussion of the plan, including screening of the mechanical equipment and the asphalt and
paved curb vs. a ribbon curb of the parking lot.
Mr. Stanley asked for an allowance on behalf of the neighbors to not light the parking lot. The
Commissioners expressed that they want to be sensitive to the neighbors and that they feel the
pedestrian and landscape lighting would be adequate lighting for the parking lot.
Motion by Nunn to issue a Certificate of Design Compliance provided: 1. The driveway will have
a concrete apron between the street and parking lot per the City’s Construction Standards
Manual, but not including pavers; 2. A lighting scheme, with low-impact, landscape-style lighting,
will be submitted to staff for approval; 3. All mechanical and gas units will be screened with
landscaping; and 4. Ribbon curbs will be substituted in lieu of standard curbs in the parking lot.
Second by Sparks. Approved 7-0.
Karalei Nunn left the dais and Virgil Buell, alternate, was asked by the Chair to serve for the
remainder of the meeting.
B. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for signage at 1104 Rock Street.
Owner/Applicant: Christopher Stanley
Agent: Gordon Baker, Baker Signs and Design
Leane, introducing updated information, distributed a new staff report. Gordon Baker explained
that the proposed sign was designed to mimic the style of the house/ office.
Motion by Truehardt to issue a Certificate of Design Compliance for the sign as proposed, as
this location and material are in accordance with Section 9.3 and 9.15 of the Guidelines, and the
design and the color choices are in accordance with Section 9.17 and 9.18 of the Guidelines.
Second by Sparks. Approved 7-0.
4. Review of By-laws. Joe Burke, Chairman.
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Chairman Burke requested that everyone review the By-laws and send any changes or
suggestions to himself or Leane before the next distribution of the agenda. It was noted that on
page 3, quorum should be shown as 5, not a “majority”.
5. Comments, questions and general discussion from Commission and/or staff.
Paula Dessler was introduced as the new staff assistant that will be assisting the Commission.
The next meeting will be Thursday, February 28, 2002.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15p.m.
Approved: Attest:
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Joe Burke, Chair Kelly Burris, Secretary