HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_HARC_01.27.2003CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
Thursday, January 23, 2003 at 6:30 P.M.
Development Services Large Conference Room
904 South Main Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Commissioners Present: Karalei Nunn, Vice Chair Kelly Burris, Secretary, Clare Easley, Jim Keys, John
Treuhardt, Beebe Gray, Len Lester, Mike Sparks (arrived 6:45)
Commissioners Absent: Joe Burke
Commissioners Present not Participating: John Chapman, Alternate, Virgil Buell, Alternate
Staff Present: Paula Dessler, Quana Childs
A regular meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission, for consideration and possibl e
action on the following:
Meeting called to order at 6:35
Karalei Nunn presiding
1. Chairman may appoint alternate(s) at this time. No alternates called to participate.
2. Review of the minutes from the regular meeting of December 19, 2002.
Motion by Commissioner Truehardt to waive the reading of the minutes from December 19,
2002. Second by Commissioner Keys. Approved 7-0
Motion by Commissioner Truehardt to approve the minutes from December 19, 2002 . Second
by Commissioner Gray. Approved 7-0
Commissioner Buell commented that he would like to see the minutes match the agenda.
He would like to ensure that the minutes reflect item #1.
Motion by Commissioner Burris to amend the minutes as request by Commissioner Buell.
Second by Easley. Approved 7-0
3. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for temporary signage at (banner) 812 S.
Church St., Annies Kitchen.
Applicant/Owner: Mary Ann Pryor
Quana presented the application and reviewed the guidelines that pertain to the application.
Motion by Commissioner Easley to approve the Certificate of Design Compliance for a
temporary banner not to exceed a 30-day period. Second by Commissioner Truehardt.
Approved 7-0-1
Commissioner Sparks abstained (he arrived at 6:45, to late to hear the full presentation)
4. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for signage at 214 W. University.
Applicant/Owner: Randy O’Dell
Mr. O’Dell pulled his application prior to the meeting.
5. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for signage and exterior changes at 307 Rock
St.. Fabulous Cheesecake and Gourmet/Jail House Coffee Shoppe.
Owner/Applicant: Kim Rose
Quana presented the application to the Commission and the guidelines that pertain to the
request for Certificate of Design Compliance.
Applicant proposes to do the following exterior changes to the house at 307 Rock St.
-Repaint house, resulting in a change of the exterior color
-Remove damaged skirting and replace with lattice
-Replace front door
-Construct a handicap ramp and add a railing to the front porch
-Installation of a pole sign
Applicant is still working on the dimensions of the proposed handicap ramp with her contractor.
Information provided was not sufficient for the Commission to approve at this time.
Motion by Commissioner Truehardt to approve the request for Certificate of Design Compliance
as presented with the exception of the Handicap ramp. Second by Commissioner Gray.
Approved 8-0
6. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for Demolition and removal of houses at 205,
207, 209 E. 7th and 606 S. Myrtle St.
Owner/Applicant: 1st Presbyterian Church
Agent: Mr. Ray Rayburn
Quana presented the application to the Commission.
Citizens who spoke:
J.C. Johnson-Opposed
Doris Curl-Opposed
Carl Doaring- Citizen clarified the actual dates the houses were built (1947)
Diane Prella- Opposed
Marco Prella-Opposed
Will Moore-Opposed
Joella Brousard-Opposed
Bob Fibbs-Opposed
Motion by Commissioner Easley to deny the application for demolition. Second by
Commissioner Sparks. Denied 8-0
7. Discussion and possible action on the revisions to the Certificate of Design Compliance for
609 Main St., City Council Chambers.
Gary Beeman from Brinkley Sargent presented changes to take place at the renovation at 609
Main St. (Council Chambers). Mr Beeman explained that the only changes taking place was
“chopped” limestone would be used rather than precast stone. He also explained that the
cornice would remain.
Motion by Commissioner Sparks to approve the change as requested. Second by
Commissioner Burris. Approved 8-0
8. Quana discussed follow-up on granted Certificates of Design Compliance and cases of non-
compliance.
9. Discussion of next month’s meeting:
Staff explained that Planning and Development Services will be moving on February 27th. The
meeting scheduled for the 27th should be moved up or postponed, due to lack of a meeting
room. The Commission decide to hold the next meeting March 6th and hold the regularly
scheduled meeting on March 27th .
Substitute Chairman Nunn adjourned the meeting at 8:20
Approved: Attest:
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Joe Burke, Chair Kelly Burris, Secretary