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Meeting July 26, 2007
City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review Commission Meeting
Minutes
Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
101 E. 7th Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Members Present: Tommy Gonzalez, Vice-chair; John Chapman, Chris Damon, J.C. Johnson, and
Nancy Knight.
Members Absent: Rick O’Donnell, Chair; and Linda McCalla
Staff Present: Elizabeth Cook, Principal Planner; and Karen Frost, Recording Secretary
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Acting Chair Gonzalez.
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:
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.
1. Review and possible approval of the minutes from the June 28, 2007 meeting.
Motion by Knight to approve the minutes of the Subcommittee Meeting on June 28, 2007.
Second by Johnson. Approved 4 – 0. Acting Chair will not vote unless breaking a tie.
Motion by Knight to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting on June 28, 2007. Second
by Johnson. Approved 4 – 0.
Regular Agenda:
2. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance for
new awnings at City of Georgetown, Block 51, Lots 6-8, 0.271396 acres located at 817 Austin
Avenue, Suite 100. (CDC-2007-017)
Cook presented the staff report. She gave examples of the burgundy color that was to be
used. She stated there was a problem with the awning company already installing the
awnings, but the owner will rectify the problem if the Commission does not approve of the
awnings.
Motion by Knight to approve the awnings as submitted to the Commission and installed on
the building. Second by Chapman. Approved 4 – 0.
3. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance for
facade and roof renovations at Cody’s Addition, Block I, Lot 1 and a portion of Lot 2, 0.25
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acres located at 1201 Church Street. (CDC-2007-018)
Cook presented the staff report. Cook reported that according to the WCAD records this
building is less than 50 years old and not considered historically significant. The applicant
has reported that the roof is severely damaged and must be completely replaced. Cook
stated she used the guidelines given in Chapter 12 for infill development in Area 2. The
applicant is proposing to replace the roof and modify the appearance of the building.
Commissioner Johnson spoke and says that WCAD records are incorrect and that the
Historic Resource Survey says this building was built in 1930, making it historic and he
believes it should be reviewed as such. He doesn’t think the roofline and facade of the
building should be altered as much as proposed. He stated the windows are currently
incorrect and should be rectified. He believes the original building was the Spanish revival
style and should be retained. He said the proposed design does not meet the Guidelines and
it needs to be researched before issuing a CDC.
The Commissioners debated how to review the application without completely denying it.
Motion by Chapman to postpone action of this application while it is being revised in light
of new information regarding the age of the building. Second by Knight. Approved 4 – 0.
4. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Design Compliance for
signage and paint colors at City of Georgetown, Block 38, Lots 2 and 3 (pt.), 0.3881 acres
located at 109 West 7th Street, Suite 110. (CDC-2007-019)
Cook presented the staff report. The applicant is requesting approval of a canopy sign, a
window sign and paint color and 2 color panels under the windows. Staff is proposing not
changing the paint color of the two panels because they currently match the rest of the
panels along the entire front of the building. Cook explained the sign graphic on the
application shows white lettering and the owner really wants beige.
Meghan di Martino, the applicant, was present and asked to speak. She agrees that she
wants to use beige lettering instead of white. She is proposing light green color panels
instead of the orange color they currently are, to “soften” the feel of the building. She plans
to open a spa in that portion of the building and wants to soften the look and feel. Ms. di
Martino also wants to hang the sign by small chains and not use the brackets as proposed in
the application.
Motion by Damon to approve the use of green in the panels on the front of the building, to
change the hanging mechanism of the sign from brackets to a chain, and to issue the rest of
the CDC as submitted. Second by Chapman. Approved 4 – 0.
5. Comments, questions and general discussion from Commission and/or staff and reminder of
the next meeting of the Commission on August 23, 2007.
Motion by Knight to adjourn. Second by Chapman. Meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
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Approved, Chair, Rick O’Donnell Attest, Secretary, Nancy Knight