HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_HARC_07.24.2003CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
Thursday, July 24,2003 at 6:00 P.M.
Georgetown Municipal Complex
300 Industrial Ave. Georgetown, Texas 78626
Commissioners Present: Joe Burke, Chair, Clare Easley, Jim Keys, John Truehardt, Virgil Buell, John
Chapman
Commissioners Absent: Kelly Burris, Karalei Nunn, Mike Sparks, Beebe Gray, Len Lester
Staff Present: Paula Dessler, Quana Childs
A regular meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission, for consideration and possible
action on the following:
Meeting called to order at 6:00
1. Chairman appointed alternates, Virgil Buell and John Chapman.
2. Review of the minutes from the meeting on June 26, 2003.
Motion by Commissioner Buell to waive the reading of the minutes from the June 26, 2003
meeting Second by Commissioner Easley. Motion Approved 6-0
Motion by Commissioner Truehardt to approve the minutes.
Second by Commissioner Buell. Motion Approved 6-0
3. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for alterations at 614 S. Main St.
Applicant: City of Georgetown, IT Division
Applicant was not present, Quana presented the request. The Information Technology Division
is requesting to apply a non-reflective window tint to the upstairs windows.
Motion by Commissioner Easley to approve the application as submitted. Second by
Commissioner Truehardt. Motion Approved 6-0
4. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for signage at The Carol Wolf Gallery at 817
S. Austin Ave.
Applicant: Chip Woolf
Applicant is requesting a flush –mounted wall sign, window sign and wishes to display paintings
on an easel outside on the sidewalk.
Motion by John Truehardt to approve the application as presented. Second by Commissioner
Chapman. Approved 6-0
5. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for signage at A Floral Expression, 706 S.
Austin Ave.
Applicant: Debra Hobbs
Applicant proposes to place an A-frame sign out front of the storefront.
Motion by Commissioner Easley to approve the application as presented. Second by
Commissioner Truehardt. Motion Approved 6-0
6. Commission discussed Gordon Baker’s request from the meeting of June 26th . The
Commission agreed they needed an ad hoc sub-committee to review signs on a needed basis.
When the need arises the Chair will contact a minimum of three Commissioners to review the
application. If the sub-committee feels they can not come to a decision, the application will then
be reviewed by the entire Commission on the regular scheduled meeting date.
Motion by Commissioner Easley to establish an ad hoc sub-committee of three or more
members to review from time to time request for Certificate of Design Compliance relating to
proposed signage. Second by Commissioner Buell. Approved 6-0
7. Discussion of neon signage in the Downtown Overlay District. Quana to get an inventory and
photos of existing neon open signs for the September meeting. The commission will discuss
guidelines of tube size, width and dimensions for neon open signs.
8. Quana discussed follow-up on granted Certificate of Design Compliance along with cases of
non-compliance.
9. Renee Hanson presented the new proposed Old Town Overlay District. This would include
most of “Old Town” but exclude the Downtown Overlay District. Further discussion and details
will be presented at the September 25th meeting.
10. Reminder of the next meeting September 25, 2003.
Chairman Burke adjourned the meeting at 7:55 PM
Approved: Attest:
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Joe Burke, Chair Kelly Burris, Secretary