HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_HARC_09.26.2002CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
Thursday, September 26, 2002 at 6:30 P.M.
Development Services Large Conference Room
904 South Main Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Commissioners Present: Karalei Nunn, Vice Chair; Clare Easley, Jim Keys, John Treuhardt, Mike Sparks,
Beebe Gray, Len Lester, John Chapman, Alternate, Virgil Buell , Alternate (arrived at 6:38)
Commissioners Absent: Kelly Burris, Secretary, Joe Burke, Chair
Staff Present: Paula Dessler, Dave Hall
A regular meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission, for consideration and possible
action on the following:
Meeting called to order at 6:34
1. Chairman invited Alternate John Chapman to participate in and vote at this meeting.
No minutes to review-HARC did not meet in August
2. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for remodel at 1112 Rock St., Applicant/Owner:
David Harris
The applicant proposes to remodel the exterior of the current residential structure at 1112 Rock St.
The Commission recommended a door that could be painted rather then the dark stained leaded
glass door submitted. Commission also would like the transom window to remain instead of
covered to blend with the wall. Applicant will also be constructing a railing, she submitted an
example of proposed railing.
Motion by Commissioner Truehardt to approve a Certificate of Design Compliance for the remodel
with the conditions that the door be replaced with one that can be painted and the transom to
remain in place. Railing approved as presented. Second by Commissioner Lester. Approved 8-0.
4. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for new signage at 307 Rock St. Fabulous
Cheesecakes.
Applicant: Kim Rose
307 Rock St.
Georgetown, TX 78626
Applicant proposes to add new signage to 307 Rock St. The sign colors and materials where
presented to the Commission.
Motion by Commissioner Truehardt to approve a Certificate of Design Compliance for signage in
accordance with the exhibits submitted to the Commission today. Second by Commissioner
Sparks. Approved 8-0.
5. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for signage at 716 Rock St. The Faith Place
Bookstore
Applicant/Owner: Janis Higgins
716 Rock St.
Georgetown, TX 78626
Agent: Gordon Baker
Baker Signs and Designs
40212 Industrial Park Cir.
Georgetown, TX 78627
Gordon Baker presented the applicants proposal for new wall signage. Commissioners where
presented with color samples and materials.
Motion by Commissioner Easley to approve the request for Certificate of Design Compliance as
presented to the Commission. Second by Commissioner Sparks. Approved 8-0
6. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for signage at 906 Rock St.
Pete's Barber Shop,
Applicant/Owner: Pete Delacruz
906 Rock St.
Georgetown, TX 78626
Applicant proposes to replace existing face of a monument sign, paint the exterior of the building
and re-roof the building. Applicant brought with him color samples for review by the Commission.
Motion by Commissioner Nunn to approve the Certificate of Design Compliance for the new
signage and exterior painting and re-roof as presented to the Commission. Second by
Commissioner Sparks. Approved 8-0
7. Request for Design Compliance for exterior painting and light fixture replacement at 110 E. 7th St.
Masonic Lodge building.
Applicant/Owner: Judith Manriquez
110 E. 7th St.
Georgetown, Tx 78626
Applicant proposes to paint and repair woodwork on the exterior of the building. The applicant
presented color samples and explained that work would be done in stages. In addition the applicant
proposes to change two light fixtures above the 7th St. entrance. Applicant explained that only the
cupola would be painted not the actual dome, due to the amount of upkeep required to maintain
proper appearance.
Motion by Commissioner Gray to approve Certificate of Design Compliance for exterior painting
and light fixture replacement as presented to the Commission. Second by Commissioner
Treuhardt. Approved 8-0
8. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for signage at 118 W. 8th St. Down The Alley
Bistro.
Applicant/Owner: Cheryl Lanfear
Florence Byam
Patricia Coastworth
Down The Alley Bistro
(Not Present)
Agent: Gordon Baker
Baker Signs and Designs
40212 Industrial Park Cir.
Georgetown, TX 78626
Gordon Baker presented to the Commission the four proposed signs and the color samples. Three
of the four signs are commonly used in the district (window, building freeze and A frame signs) the
fourth is a hanging sign which is considered off premise due to it’s location on Austin Ave not the
8th St. entrance. Gordon Baker explained Mr. Webernick (Owner and tenant at 120 W. 8th) agreed
to allow his applicants the use of the alley and permission to place a sign on his building at the
entrance of the alley.
Motion by Commissioner Treuhardt for Certificate of Design Compliance for signage as submitted
with the following stipulation. The hanging sign is a unique situation to the Sign Ordinance and
Guidelines. Alteration to the alley sign might be possible in the future by this Commission. Second
by Commissioner Sparks. Approved 8-0
9. Discussion on moving the November HARC meeting from the 28 to the Thursday prior the 21st.
Motion by Commissioner Gray to move meeting to the 21st of November due to the Holiday.
Second by Commissioner Treuhardt. Approved 8-0
10. Discussion on the Downtown business owners who do not receive CDC for renovations,
signage and painting of there buildings. Dave Hall and Paula Dessler explained the recent
renovations going on in the Town Square District without CDC approval. Commission stated
that repainting a structure the same color would not require HARC approval. Further discussion
on the Ordinance and if there was a penalty or fine for those who did not receive CDC approval.
Dave Hall stated there was not a fine, but possibly the Commission could request or have
further discussion with Council to have a fine or penalty added to the Ordinance.
Vise Chair Nunn adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
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Joe Burke, Chair Kelly Burris, Secretary