HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_HARC_12.18.2003CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
Thursday, December 18, 2003 at 6:00 P.M.
Georgetown Municipal Complex
300 Industrial Ave. Georgetown, Texas 78626
Commissioners Present: Clare Easley, Jim Keys, Virgil Buell (Alternate), Kelly Burris, Beebe Gray, John
Truehardt, Mike Sparks.
Commissioners absent: Len Lester, Joe Burke, Karalei Nunn
Staff Present: Paula Dessler, Quana Childs
A regular meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission, for consideration a nd possible
action on the following:
With the absence of both the Chair and Vice Chair, Kelly Burris will be acting Chair and Virgil Buell
will be Vice Chair.
Meeting called to order at 6:00
1. Chairman appointed alternate, Virgil Buell.
2. Review of the minutes from the meeting on November 20, 2003.
Motion by Commissioner Buell to waive the reading of the minutes from the November 20,
2003 meeting Second by Commissioner Gray. Motion Approved 7-0.
Motion by Commissioner Buell to approve the minutes with the change to reflect that
Commissioner Truehardt was present at the November meeting. Second by Commissioner
Gray. Motion Approved 7-0
Since the first applicant was not present the Commission moved to the first agenda item
that an applicant was present, that was item #5
3. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for signage at Monica’s 701, 701 S. Main St.
Gordon Baker presented the application. The window etching was done prior to HARC
approval.
Motion by Commissioner Easley to approve the application as presented. Second by
Commissioner Truehardt. Motion Approved 7-0
4. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for signage at LandAmerica Austin Title, 800 S.
Austin Ave. #E
Gordon Baker presented the application.
Motion by Commissioner Truehardt to approve the request as submitted with the reduction in
the new hanging sign to no more than 50% of the canopy width. Second by Commissioner
Gray. Motion Approved 7-0.
5. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for signage at Sorella Bella, 118 W. 8th St.
Gordon Baker presented the application.
Motion by Commissioner Buell to approve the application as presented. The extra color was
excepted due to lack of impact. Second by Commissioner Truehardt. Motion Approved 7-0.
6. Request for a Certificate of Design Compliance for signage at Inspiration Glass Studio, 211
W. 8th St.
Susan Dittmar of Inspiration Glass presented the application. Quana reviewed the signage and
gave staff comments.
Motion by Commissioner Easley to approve the application as presented. Second by
Commissioner Truehardt. Motion Approved 7-0.
7. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for signage (A-Frame) at The Golden Bough,
708 S. Austin Ave.
Applicant was not present. Quana presented the application. This sign has been in use prior to
HARC approval.
Motion by Commissioner Easley to approve the application as submitted. Second by
Commissioner Gray. Motion Approved 7-0.
8. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for signage at Labor Ready, 802 S.
Rock St.
Applicant was not present. Quana presented the application to the Commission and reviewed
the guidelines that pertain to the signage.
Motion by Commissioner Truehardt to approve the two vinyl signs and approve the neon
Labor Ready sign if it is reduced to 30% or less of the window glass area. Second by
Commissioner Easley. Motion Approved 7-0.
9. Request for Certificate of Design Compliance for signage at The Mudd Bug, 708 S. Rock
St.
Applicant was not present. Quana presented the application to the Commission. The window
sign has been in place prior to HARC approval.
Motion by Commissioner Truehardt to approve the application as submitted with the hanging
sign not to exceed 4 ft. in width. Second by Commissioner Gray. Motion Approved 7-0.
10. Bob Bousquet, owner of 204 E. 8th St. introduced himself and gave a brief informal
presentation of his plans to open a restaurant at his property.
11. Old Business, site inspection and follow up discussion on granted CDC and issues of non-
compliance.
12. Reminder of the next meeting January 22nd in the new Council Chambers.
Commissioner Burris adjourned the meeting at 7:00 PM
Approved: Attest:
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Kelly Burris, Acting Chair Commissioner, Virgil Buell