HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_HARC_07.25.2002CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
Thursday, July 25, 2002 at 6:30 P.M.
Development Services Large Conference Room
904 South Main Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Commissioners Present: Joe Burke, Chair; Karalei Nunn, Vice Chair; Clare Easley, Jim Keys, John
Treuhardt, Mike Sparks, Beebe Gray, Virgil Buell, Alternate, Len Lester, Alternate (arrived at 7:08)
Commissioners Absent: Kelly Burris, Secretary
Staff Present: Paula Dessler, Dave Hall
A regular meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission, for consideration and possible
action on the following:
1. Chairman invited Alternate Virgil Buell to participate in and vote at this meeting.
2. Review of minutes from regular meeting of June 18, 2002.
Motion by Commissioner Buell to waive reading of the minutes of June 18, 2002. Second by
Commissioner Treuhardt. Approved 8-0.
3. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for temporary signage at 111 10th St., TNT
Dent Shop.
Applicant/Owner: John Kahler
The applicant proposes to hang a 4’ x 8’ temporary vinyl banner, to be located on the exterior wall
facing 10th St. Applicant requested additional signage (window banner and a A-frame sign) and a
90 day permit rather than the standard 30 day permit due to the storm. Commission discussed with
the applicant how many signs he actually needed. Chairman Burke explained the Commission
could not grant 90 day permits. Commission agreed, the applicant must appear before HARC
every 30 days to re-apply for the Certificate of Design Compliance.
Motion by Commissioner Easley to approve a Certificate of Design Compliance for five temporary
signs for 30 days: 1 banner on 10th St., 2 directional window signs, 1 yellow banner window sign
and 1 4’ x 8’ A-frame sign. Second by Commissioner Treuhardt. Approved 8-0.
4. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for the exterior renovation and streetscape
additions at 407 West 7th St., Austin Low Cost Insurance.
Applicant: Austin Preferred, Inc
Keith Potts
P.O Box 1268
Wolfforth, Tx 79382
Applicant proposes to add new signage to 407 W. 7th St. The first sign is a 2’ x 8’ cedar framed
hanging sign, which will be hung from the overhang at the front entrance. The second sign is an
8.5’ x 11’ non-illuminated wall sign.
Motion by Commissioner Easley to approve a Certificate of Design Compliance for two signs in
accordance with the exhibits submitted to the Commission today. Second by Commissioner
Sparks. Approved 8-0.
7:08 – Alternate, Len Lester arrived and Chairman Burke invited him to participate in the meeting and vote
on the remaining items in the meeting.
5. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for the addition of a balcony at 110 East 7th Street,
Masonic Lodge Building.
Applicant/Owner: Damon/Manriquez Partners, LLP
110 East 7th St, Suite 300
Georgetown, TX 78626
Agent: David Voelter
Voelter and Associates
P.O Box 97
Georgetown, Tx 78627
Applicant proposes to construct a metal balcony over the sidewalk on the west and part of the north
side of the building (ending just before the arched, palladium style windows). Applicants submitted
a color rendering of the proposed balcony along with revised soffit plans (Exhibit 1-4), as requested
previously by the Commission. Applicant appeared before the Commission twice before. Applicant
spoke at length regarding the request. Two citizens spoke at the meeting against the project. Jim
Dillard and J.C. Johnson, both citizens where given three minutes each to address the request.
Applicant and Agent addressed questions from the Commissioners. Discussion followed.
Motion by Commissioner Easley to deny the request for Certificate of Design Compliance. Second
by Commissioner Nunn. Denied 5-4
Ten-minute break was taken. Chairman Burke reminded Commissioners to avoid discussing Commission
matters during the break.
6. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for site development plan at 1112 Rock Street,
Kappys’s Photography
Applicant/Owner: David Harris
540 CR 152
Georgetown, TX 78626
Applicant proposes to remodel the exterior of the current residential structure and perform site
development improvements for a future commercial business to be located at the property. The
intended use generates the need for off-street parking, the applicant is proposing to meet this by
constructing a parking area consisting of 6 spaces (Exhibit 1). Exhibit 2 includes the landscape and
screening plan for the site. Applicant also showed his proposed signage materials to include color
and font of signage. Applicant would like to exchange existing windows with an existing door.
Commission would like applicant to return with plans for the window/door renovation to include
materials and color when ready to start work.
Motion by Commissioner Nunn to approve the Certificate of Design Compliance for the Parking lot
based on Exhibit 5 and the signage as presented to the commission. Second by Commissioner
Sparks. Approved 9-0
7. Request for Design Compliance for new signage at, 102 West 8th St., Topaz, Everything Under
the Sun.
Applicant/Owner: Debra Brown
102 W. 8th St.
Georgetown, Tx 78626
Agent: Not Present: Gordon Baker, Baker Signs and Designs
Applicant proposes new signage for the above named address. The first and primary sign is 30” x
60”, made of wood, rectangle in shape and will be installed on an existing wooden frame above the
canopy. The background of the sign will be a sand color with the lettering in a burnt sienna (Exhibi t
1). The second sign will be installed under the canopy and is a 12” x 36” rectangle and will be hung
perpendicular (Exhibit 2) to the street. The color and background will be the same as the sign
above. In addition, a window decal (Exhibit 3) will be placed on the front door. On the Main Street
entrance, the applicant will be placing three decals on three panes of glass.
Motion by Commissioner Sparks to approve Certificate of Design Compliance for new signage as
presented to the Commission. Second by Commissioner Treuhardt. Approved 9-0
8. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for a demolition permit at 901 Main Street, Old
Don Hewlett Garage.
Applicant/Owner: Dwayne Gossett, Williamson County
Guss Flores, American Demolition
Applicant discussed the demolition would take two weeks to complete. When asked by Clare
Easley what kind of material would be used for the parking lot, the applicant explained it would be
asphalt, Commissioner Easley stated she would like further discussion on parking lot material, she
explained asphalt was not the ideal material for the Historic District. Commission would like the
County to come back to HARC to review the plans for a Certificate of Design Compliance.
Motion by Commissioner Nunn for Certificate of Design Compliance for a Demolition Permit with
the understanding the County must come back to HARC for the design of the parking lot. Second
by Commissioner Treuhardt. Approved 9-0
9. Discussion and consideration of the appointment for a subcommittee to review the proposed
Walgreens project at the corner of University and Austin Ave.
Chairman Burke discussed the Walgreen project with the Commission, and reviewed the need for a
sub-committee. Commissioner Easley stated she would be willing to serve on the committee.
Motion by Commissioner Buell to create a sub-committee for the Walgreens project. Second by
Commissioner Easley. Approved 9-0
10. Discussion, consideration and possible action to recommend to the City Council of Georgetown
the adoption of the By-Laws for the Historical and Architectural Review Commission.
Chairman Burke started the discussion with the need to revise the language of the proposed by-
laws of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission. Commission discussed that the by-laws
state that any Certificate of Design Compliance for a project other than a sign, requires a vote of
the majority of the membership is required to take action.
Motion by Commissioner Easly to revise the By-laws as discussed. Second by Commissioner
Buell.
Chairman Burke adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
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Joe Burke, Chair Kelly Burris, Secretary