HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_HARC_10.23.2003CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
Thursday, October 23, 2003 at 6:00 P.M.
Georgetown Municipal Complex
300 Industrial Ave. Georgetown, Texas 78626
Commissioners Present: Joe Burke, Chair, Karalei Nunn, Vice Chair, Clare Easley, Jim Keys, Virgil Buell
(Alternate), John Chapman (Alternate), Kelly Burris, Beebe Gray.
Commissioners absent: John Truehardt, Len Lester, Mike Sparks
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 September 25, 2003.
Motion by Commissioner Buell to waive the reading of the minutes from the September 25,
2003 meeting Second by Commissioner Chapman. Motion Approved 6-0-1
Motion by Commissioner Buell to approve the minutes.
Second by Commissioner Chapman. Motion Approved 6-0-1 (Chairman Burke abstained
from vote).
3. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for Demolition, infill construction and off-street
parking agreement at First Presbyterian Church, 712 Myrtle.
Dr. Michael Roberts the Pastor for First Presbyterian gave a brief history and background of the
church.
Motions where given separately for each item presented.
Demolition: Mr. Vic Winter discussed the structural assessment along with the issues
of the building foundation.
Mr. Paul Mason presented two Contractor’s estimates for the house’s repair.
Commissioner Gray arrived 6:20
Motion by Commissioner Easley to approve the demolition. Second by Commissioner Buell.
Motion Approved 7-0-1. Commissioner Gray abstained.
Infill Construction:
Mr. John Jackson presented the design concept of the structure and presented the sample
board of materials.
Citizens who spoke:
Bill Stump Sr.-In Favor
Bill Stump Jr.-In Favor
J.C. Johnson-Had questions pertaining to the size of the stone to be used.
Landscaping will be presented at a later date.
Mr. Jackson will have a facade mock-up for the Commissioner to view before construction
begins.
Motion by Commissioner Chapman to approve the infill construction in accordance with the
presentation, except for the stone, a mock up will be made available prior to construction for the
Commission to approve at a later date. Second by Commissioner Nunn. Motion Approved 8-0
Off-Street Parking:
Charlotte Amato presented the parking portion of the application. Discussion on the parking
agreement with the city which is in currently being written.
Motion by Commissioner Easley to approve the alternate parking plan as presented. Second
by Commissioner Burris. Motion Approved 8-0.
4. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for signage, paint changes at the San Gabriel
Center for Skin and Rejuvenation, 812 Church.
The applicant Mr. Fomby presented his proposed paint changes and signage to the
Commission. Quana reviewed the guidelines that pertain to the application.
Motion by Commissioner Easley to approve the color change and signage as presented.
Second by Commissioner Chapman. Motion Approved 8-0.
5. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for signage at Circle S, 122 E. 8th
Window signage was put up prior to CDC approval.
Signs exceeds the 30% rule from the guidelines. Applicant was asking to keep the sign up until
a new design could be presented.
Motion by Commissioner Buell to approve the front door and side lite signs. Motion exclu des
the large window signage. Second by Commissioner Easley. Motion Approved 8-0
BREAK- 7:40
RESUMED-7:50
6. Discussion of the Porch demolition at 122 E. 8th. Quana presented the certified letter that was
sent to the property owner. The home is listed as a High Priority historic home. Will turn over to
code enforcement to get in touch with the owners.
Commissioner Nunn left 8:05
7. Renee Hanson presented and update to Old Town Overlay District.
8. Discussion of the ad-hoc sign subcommittee. It will be Quana’s judgement to determine
whether the need for a subcommittee will be necessary.
9. Old Business, site inspection and follow up discussion on granted CDC and issues of non-
compliance.
10. Reminder of the next meeting November 20thrd. Commission moved dates for the up-coming
Holiday Season.
Nov. 20th and Dec. 18th are the new dates.
Chairman Burke adjourned the meeting at 8:45 PM
Approved: Attest:
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Joe Burke, Chair Kelly Burris, Secretary