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Meeting July 27, 2006
City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review Commission Meeting
Minutes
Thursday, July 27, 2006 at 6:00 p.m.
Georgetown Municipal Complex
300-1 Industrial Avenue, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Attending Members: Mike Sparks, Chair; John Chapman, Chris Damon, Beebe Gray, Jim Keys,
Linda McCalla, Rick O’Donnell and John Truehardt
Alternates present: Nancy Knight and J.C. Johnson
Members absent: Clare Easley, Nancy Night
Staff Present: Rebecca Rowe, Historic Review Planner and Karen Frost, Recording Secretary
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m.
The Historic and Architectural Review Commission is responsible for hearing and taking final
action on applications, by issuing Certificates of Design Compliance based upon the City Council
adopted Downtown Design Guidelines. This is a regular meeting of the Historic and
Architectural Review Commission, for consideration and possible action on the following:
The Historic and Architectural Review Commission is responsible for hearing and taking final
action on applications, by issuing Certificates of Design Compliance based upon the City Council
adopted Downtown Design Guidelines. This is a regular scheduled meeting of the Historic and
Architectural Review Commission, for consideration and possible action on the following:
1. Chairman may appoint alternate(s) to serve at this meeting.
Sparks appointed J.C. Johnson to serve in place of Easley.
2. Review and possible approval of the minutes from the June 22, 2006 regular meeting.
Motion by Truehardt to approve the minutes of June 22, 2006. Second by Damon. Approved 7
– 0. (Gray had not taken the dais yet.)
Consent Agenda:
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Commission may act
on with one single vote. A Commissioner or any member of the public may request that any item
from the Consent Agenda be pulled in order that the Commission discuss and act upon it
individually as part of the Regular Agenda. The Historic and Architectural Review
Commission's approval of an item on the Consent Agenda will be consistent with the staff
recommendation described in the report, unless otherwise noted.
3. Discussion and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance for
signage at City of Georgetown, Block 49, eastern portion of Lot 1 located at 802 and 806 Rock
Street. CDC-2006-033
4. Discussion and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance for
signage at signage at City of Georgetown, Block 40, Lot 6, a 0.069 acre portion located at 713
South Main Street. CDC-2006-031
5. Discussion and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance for
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signage at City of Georgetown, Block 14, Lot 5 located at 307 Rock Street. CDC-2006-029
6. Discussion and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance for
signage at City of Georgetown, Block 35, Lot 1 & 2, a 0.275 acre portion located at 600-C
Forest. CDC-2006-028
Motion by Truehardt to approve the items on the consent agenda. Second by O’Donnell.
Approved 8-0.
Regular Agenda:
7. Public Hearing and discussion and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design
Compliance for signage and fencing at City of Georgetown, Block 39, Lots 2 and 3, a 0.0699
acre portion located at 107 East 7th Street. CDC-2006-032
Rowe presented the staff report. The applicant is proposing a projecting sign and window
signage, as well as replacing a privacy fence with wrought iron fencing. She explained the
purpose of the gate and iron fence is to allow better vehicle access for unloading, and to
improve visibility in the parking lot.
The applicant was not present for comments. Motion by Johnson to approve the Certificate
of Design Compliance for signage and wrought iron fence at 107 East 7th Street. Second by
Truehardt. Approved 8 – 0.
8. Public Hearing and discussion and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design
Compliance for signage at City of Georgetown, Block 38, Lot 3, a 0.3581 acre portion located
at 109 West 7th Street, Suite 100. CDC-2006-030
Rowe presented the staff report. The applicant is proposing window signage, a hanging
sign, and a flush mounted wall sign. The agent, Gordan Baker, was present for the applicant
to answer questions. He presented an example of the proposed “diamond” sign that would
be used. There was a discussion of the illumination of the diamond and Baker said the intent
was to be subtle.
Motion by Johnson to approve the Certificate of Design Compliance for the signage,
subject to further scrutiny of the strength of the illumination, by the sign review
subcommittee. Second by Keys. Approved 8 – 0.
9. Public Hearing and discussion and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design
Compliance for structure moving and restoration at Dalrymple Addition, Block G, a 0.258
acre porti on located at 402 University. CDC-2006-026
Staff report was presented by Rowe. The applicant is proposing to move a historic home from
3500 FM 971 to the empty lot at 402 University. The move would necessitate a dilapidated
porch to be rebuilt. The applicant is also proposing to repaint the body of the house a sage
green color with white trim and black accents. The house and garage will be situated on the
lot with the same setbacks as other residen tial structures on the street. The front yard will be
maintained as a front yard and parking will be accommodated on an existing circular drive.
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Upon the structure’s relocation to 402 University the applicant will be requesting a rezoning
of the property to Mixed Use Downtown (MUDT) district. The structure will be used for a
real estate office by the applicant. The applicant has a parking requirement of 4 parking
spaces (1 parking space for every 500 sq ft. of floor space).
The applicant is requesting an alternative parking plan which would utilize tandem parking
spaces in an existing driveway which will be paved. This would allow the applicant to keep
the majority of the pervious cover and open space in the yard rather than pave to create a
parking lot. Additionally, on street parking is available on Forest Street. Staff recommends
approval of the application.
Commissioner Linda McCalla came in.
Motion by Truehardt to approve the Certificate of Design Compliance for moving the
structure and the parking plan to meet all requirements for whatever use is allowed and
approved by the City. Second by Damon.
A discussion was held regarding the parking situation. Motion by Johnson to amend the
original motion to stipulate the second building, the storage building have a hip roof. No
second was forthcoming. Amendment dies.
Motion by Truehardt to amend the original motion to add “under no circumstances will
parking block the driveways.” Second by O’Donnell. Approved 9 – 0. Original motion
approved 9 – 0.
10. Public hearing and discussion and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design
Compliance for demolition of a portion of a historic structure and a replacement addition at
City of Georgetown, Block 52, Lot 3 located at 805 South Main Street. CDC-2006-025
Staff report was presented by Rowe. The applicant is proposing to demolish an existing
addition located on the rear, east, facade due to structural decline. They further propose to
rebuild the addition utilizing the existing footprint, similar materials and design. The
addition is not prominent and is only readily visible from the parking lot on Main Street.
Commissioners discussed building materials with the applicant and the architect. Questions
were clarified.
Motion by McCalla to approve the Certificate of Design Compliance for partial demolition
of an addition to a historic structure and construction of a new addition including materials
and scale. Second by Chapman. Approved 9 – 0.
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11. Discussion of rules and regulations governing the conduct of business by the Commission.
Barbara Quirk, acting City attorney, presented a workshop on Robert’s Rules of Order and
clarified questions for the commission.
12. Comments, questions and general discussion from Commission and/or staff.
A. Reminder of the next regular meeting of the Commission on August 24, 2006.
Motion by Chapman to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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Approved, Chair Mike Sparks Attest, Secretary, John Truehardt