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Meeting February 22, 2007
City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review Commission Meeting
Minutes
Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
101 E. 7th Street Georgetown, Texas 78626
Members Present: Mike Sparks, Chair; Rick O’Donnell, Vice Chair; John Chapman; Chris
Damon; Linda McCalla; John Truehardt; Jim Keys.
Alternates: J. C. Johnson; Beebe Gray
Members Absent: Nancy Knight and Clare Easley.
Staff Present: Rebecca Rowe, Historic Planner; Bobby Ray, Director of Planning & Development
and Karen Frost, Recording Secretary
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. J.C. Johnson was asked to serve on
the dais.
2. Review and possible approval of the minutes from the January 25, 2007 meeting.
Questions were asked regarding the minutes. Johnson pointed out two errors. Motion by
Chapman to approve the minutes with the noted corrections. Second by Truehardt. Approved 8
– 0.
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. CDC-2007-005 –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 105.
Motion by Chapman to approve the consent agenda. Second by Truehardt. Approved 8-0.
Regular Agenda:
4. Presentation and discussion on proposed new construction at Glasscock Addition, Block 9, Lots 5
and 6, a 0.33 acre portion located at 201 East 9th Street, and including discussion of existing
structure.
Rebecca Rowe gave labels to streets and page numbers. Ms Rowe stated the concept of this
property has changed since December when reviewed. Roofs of the structure would be metal
instead of tile. Windows and balcony have become a little more simplified and less Tuscan. The
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basic color pallets and materials have stayed the same. Ms. Rowe stated the applicants are here
to answer questions. Commissioner Chapman stated he feels this plan has drastically changed
from the previous plan presented in December. Chair Sparks invited the applicant to answer
questions. Mr. McKee stated in Lot 6 they plan for a Bed & Breakfast. The materials on the inside
will be stucco and limestone on the outside. A patio will be between the two buildings, which
can be seen in the layout. Lot 5 will be a two-story office building and parking with wall
screening from 9th Street. Commissioners stated this plan is much more a conceptual design. Mr.
McKee stated the materials of the house are mostly bad, but are trying to reuse some materials.
Rebecca Rowe stated the application will be presented next month.
5. Presentation and discussion on revisions to Ordinance 2002-020 regarding commissions,
committees and boards in Georgetown and how the revisions pertain to the Historic and
Architectural Review Commission.
Rebecca Rowe reported on Ordinance 2002-020 and stated HARC Commissioners have been
reduced by four members and in general alternates have been eliminated city wide. Ms. Rowe
also stated term limits has also been implemented with a maximum of two two-year terms.
Several commissioners stated they never received a letter from Sandra Lee, City Secretary
informing them if they will or will not be re -appointed.
6. Comments, questions and general discussion from Commission and/or staff.
Chair Sparks thanked the serving Commissioners for their support and wished them all the best.
7. Reminder of the next meeting of the Commission on March 22, 2007.
Motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
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Approved, Vice Chair, Rick O’Donnell Attest, John Chapman