HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_HARC_05.29.2002.CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
Wednesday, May 29, 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,
Thomas Howe, Jim Keys, John Treuhardt, Mike Sparks.
Staff Present: Leane Heldenfels, Current Planner; Karen Frost, Administrative Manager/ Recording
Secretary.
A regular meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission, for consideration and possible
action on the following:
1. Chairman may appoint alternate(s) to serve at this meeting.
No alternates were necessary for this meeting.
2. Review of minutes from regular meeting of April 25, 2002.
Motion by Commissioner Sparks to waive reading of the minutes of April 25, 2002. Second by
Commissioner Treuhardt. Approved 6-0.
Motion by Commissioner Nunn to approve the minutes of April 25, 2002. Second by
Commissioner Treuhardt. Approved 6-0.
Commissioners Thomas Howe and Clare Easley entered and sat on the dais.
Applicant for Item #5 requested being moved up on the agenda due to a family emergency.
Chair Burke moved this item up.
5. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for signage at 1001 S. Main Street, Main
Street Baptist Church.
Applicant/Owner: Jodie Steger
Main Street Baptist Church
Georgetown, TX
Agent: Gordon Baker
Baker Signs and Design
Georgetown, TX
The applicant, Jodie Steger, made a presentation of her request. Chairman Burke asked the
purpose of the sign. She explained that the requested sign would be a way-finding sign for the
people attending the church. Chairman Burke confirmed that the church has two existing
monument signs.
Leane Heldenfels stated that applicant is also requesting permission to hang a 3’ x 8’ banner during
the month of June to promote their vacation bible school. Further discussion was held regarding
the way-finding sign.
Motion by Commissioner Treuhardt to approve a Certificate of Design Compliance based on the
description given by the applicant and the diagram presented. Second by Commissioner Burris.
Approved 8-0.
Motion by Commissioner Easley to approve the temporary banner that was requested. Second by
Commissioner Burris. Approved 8-0.
3. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for building signage at Wells Fargo Bank
(formerly First State Bank of Texas), 1111 South Austin Avenue.
Applicant Owner: Wells Fargo Bank
Agent: Bill Hall
General Neon Sign
San Antonio, TX 78207
Agent was available for questions. He stated that the applicant had decided to forego the use of
the logos and to use only the two words “Wells Fargo”. These letters are illuminated from the
inside. The agent is proposing to use plastic letters. Discussion was held regarding the use of
plastic, as mentioned in Section 9.15 of the Guidelines. Chairman Burke noted that he feels the
plastic letters are much more in compliance with the intent of the Guidelines than a large sign
would be. This would require an exception to the Guidelines. Chairman Burke also pointed out
that this was in the second district .
Motion by Commissioner Treuhardt to approve a Certificate of Design Compliance for individual
channel letter signage to read “Wells Fargo” and is deemed appropriate given the pre-existing
individual channel letter signage, even though it does not meet Section 9.15 of the Guidelines in its
entirety. Second by Commissioner Sparks. Approved 8-0.
4. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for signage at 401 West University, McIntosh
Holdings, LLC.
Applicant/Owner: Lee McIntosh
McIntosh Holdings, Inc.
Georgetown, TX 78626
Lee McIntosh made a presentation of his revised sign request. The new design reflects the design
of the building. The size is reduced in size, and is n ow 4’ x 6’, double faced, and is wooden
framed. The colors to be used will be the same as those on the building – shades of beige. There
is no internal illumination and no wiring plans for external illumination of the sign. Lettering wi ll be
Times New Roman font type.
Motion by Commissioner Nunn to approve a Certificate of Design Compliance for the signage as
presented, with the colors being the same as those of the building and the lettering be raised
wooden letters in Times Roman font type, a limestone base planter, and 6’ height x 18” width in
size. Second by Commissioner Howe. Approved 8-0.
6. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for signage at 116 W. 8th Street, Suite 107, The
Owner Builder Network.
Applicant: Jeff Walling
The Owner Builder Network
Georgetown, TX 78626
Agent: Gordon Baker
Baker Signs and Design
Georgetown, TX 78626
Owner: Red Poppy Inc.
Priscilla Huber for Dale Illig
Georgetown, TX 78626
Leane made the presentation. This application is for a window sign on an existing window. It is
proposed for 3” vinyl letters and it is not to cover more than 30% of the total window area.
Motion by Commissioner Burris to approve the Certificate for Design compliance based on the
submittal and the criteria met that this window sign will cover no more than 30% of the total window
area. Second by Commissioner Easley. Approved 8-0.
7. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for signage at 706 S. Austin Avenue, Prince
Photography Studio (David Love Building).
Applicant: Scott Sovereen
Prince Photography
Georgetown, TX
Agent: Gordon Baker
Baker Signs and Design
Georgetown, TX 78626
Owner: Teri Gooch
Georgetown, TX 78626
Scott Sovereen, the applicant was available for questions. It was discussed that this signage
would be placed on an angled window and visible only from the sidewalk or from traffic heading
south on Austin Avenue. The logo was patterned after the applicant’s grandfather’s business.
Motion by Commissioner Sparks to approve the application for Certificate of Design Compliance as
submitted. Second by Commissioner Easley. Approved 8-0.
8. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for signage at 113 East 8th Street, The City
Municipal Building (Old Post Office).
Applicant/Owner: City of Georgetown
Keith Hutchinson, Public Information Officer
Georgetown, TX 78626
The applicant, Keith Hutchinson, presented the submittal and was available for questions. He
stated that the lettering of the requested plaque will match that of the monument sign, which will
match that of the original building engraving. The monument sign is of carved limestone.
Motion by Commissioner Nunn to accept the request for two Certificates of Design Compliance as
they are submitted. Second by Commissioner Burris. Approved 8-0.
9. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for renovations at 609 Main Street, The City Hall
Building.
Applicant/Owner: City of Georgetown
Terry Jones, Director, Management Support
City of Georgetown, TX
Agent: Brinkley-Sargent Architects
Dwayne Brinkley, AIA
Dallas, TX 75254
The applicant’s agent, Frances Ortillo with Brinkley-Sargent made the presentation. This is the
second presentation of this building, after making changes that were suggested at the workshop.
The changes consisted of rearranging the landscaping, to keep the parking and allow for different
doors; to re-design the front of the building along Main Street to change the wall to window ratio;
and street furniture will remain the same.
Discussion was held regarding further design details.
Motion by Commissioner Howe to approve the request for a Certificate of Design Compliance,
based upon the submittal of the architect to include a revised streetscape. Second by
Commissioner Easley. Approved 8-0.
9. Comments, questions and general discussion from Commission and/or staff.
Chairman Burke discussed a letter that he has received from Mayor Nelon, regarding dismissal of
quarterly reports of HARC to the City Council. He thinks this letter warrants a to acknowledge to
the Council that there will be times when the Commission would like to be able to solicit feedback
and appreciate the open door policy. The group agreed the Mayor and Council should be invited to
attend a HARC meeting. Chair Burke will draft a letter and circulate to the Commission for editing.
A. Request to move June meeting (if we have applications) to Tues., June 18th, 2002.
Leane Heldenfels stated that the meeting in June be rescheduled to June 18th due to another
planning meeting conflict. She will e-mail or phone the request to each commissioner so that they
have an opportunity to check their calendars.
B. Consideration of By-laws provided in the packet.
Leane Heldenfels stated that she had made the corrections that had been discussed and requested
during the last review.
Motion by Commissioner Treuhardt to approve the By-laws. Second by Commissioner Burris.
Approved 8-0.
Chairman Burke adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
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Joe Burke, Chair Kelly Burris, Secretary