HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_HARC_09.25.2003CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
Thursday, September 25, 2003 at 6:00 P.M.
Georgetown Municipal Complex
300 Industrial Ave. Georgetown, Texas 78626
Commissioners Present: Karalei Nunn, Vice Chair, Clare Easley, Jim Keys, Virgil Buell, Len Lester, Mike
Sparks, Kelly Burris, Beebe Gray
Commissioners absent: Joe Burke, John Truehardt, John Chapman, Alternate
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 alternate, Virgil Buell.
2. Review of the minutes from the meeting on July 24, 2003. No meeting took place in August.
Motion by Commissioner Buell to waive the reading of the minutes from the June 26, 2003
meeting Second by Commissioner Sparks. Motion Approved 6-0
Motion by Commissioner Buell to approve the minutes.
Second by Commissioner Keys. Motion Approved 6-0
Commissioner Easley and Commissioner Kelly arrive 6:10 pm.
Since the first two applicants where not present and several other applicants down on the
agenda were present , the Commission moved to the first item on the agenda that an
applicant was present. Agenda item #5 was first.
3. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for signage, awning removal and paint change
at Diva, 820 S. Austin Ave.
Motion by Commissioner Buell to approve the application as presented. Second by
Commissioner Lester. Motion Approved 7-0. Commissioner Easley abstained.
4. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for signage, paint changes, lighting an awning
at Inspiration Glass Studio, 211 W. 8th St. ( Sign is an appeal of the Sign Sub-Committee).
Applicant explained that the awning would be done at a later date, and the Commission did not
need to discuss and approve one at this time.
Two separate motions are two be made for this application.
Motion by Commissioner Sparks to approve the color change for the doors only and the light
fixtures as presented. Second by Commissioner Easley. Motion Approved 8-0.
Motion by Commissioner Lester to approve the wood sign design to replace the existing acrylic
panels (of existing sign). Note that this sign is oversize. Second by Commissioner Sparks.
Motion Approved 8-0.
5. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for moving a house at 106 S. Austin Ave.
Applicant is requesting remove a house from the Overlay District to Old Town.
Motion by Commissioner Easley to approve the request as presented. Second by
Commissioner Sparks. Approved 8-0
5. Discussion and possible action on the Ed Wohlrab office building color. Commission decided
there was nothing to discuss or take action because the applicant had already painted the
building. Commission did not request for Mr. Wohlrab to change the color. The Commission
explained that Mr Wohlrab must return for signage and lighting review. Mr. Wohlrab explained
he intended to erect his lights for the parking area this weekend. Again the Commission
explained Mr. Wohlrab must submit an application and his lighting and signage must be
reviewed prior to placement.
6. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for signage at Treasures, 710 S. Austin Ave.
Applicant: Not present
Motion by Commissioner Gray to approve the application as presented. Second by
Commissioner Sparks. Motion Approved 8-0
7. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for signage at Mobility Scooters and Medical
Supplies, 109 W. 9th.
Applicant: Not present
Motion by Commissioner Burris to approve the sign with the following changes. Remove the
gray oval portion to improve visibility and limit the sign to three colors (the applicant’s choice).
Second by Commissioner Easley. Motion Approved 8-0
8. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for lights at 122 E. 8th., Barabara Anne’s.
Applicant: Not Present
Motion by Commissioner Lester to approve the application as presented. Second by
Commissioner Gray. Motion Approved 8-0
9. Discussion and possible action on Texas Bail Bonds paint change.
Commission discussed the paint color applied prior to CDC approval. No action was taken.
10. Old Business, site inspection and follow up discussion on granted CDC and issues of non-
compliance.
Vice Chair Nunn suggested that if Ed Wohlrab comes in with an application for lights an ad-hoc
committee be made available to review the application.
11. Reminder of the next meeting October 23rd. Commission moved dates for the up-coming
Holiday Season.
Nov. 20th and Dec. 18th are the new dates.
Vice Chair Nunn adjourned the meeting at 8:00 PM
Approved: Attest:
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Karalei Nunn, ViceChair Kelly Burris, Secretary