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Meeting: June 13, 2019
City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
Minutes
June 13, 2019, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
Council and Courts Building
510 West 9th Street Georgetown, TX 78626
Members present: Terri Asendorf-Hyde; Art Browner; Catherine Morales; Karalei Nunn; Amanda
Parr; Lawrence Romero
Absent: Pam Mitchell; Josh Schroeder; Steve Johnston
Staff present: Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; Madison Thomas, Historic and Downtown Planner;
Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst
Call to order by the Vice-Chair at 6:04 pm.
A. Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes from the May 23, 2019, regular
meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission. – Mirna Garcia, Management
Analyst
Motion to approve the meeting minutes as presented by Parr, second by Asendorf-Hyde.
Approved (6–0).
B. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a
Residential Addition and Alteration at the property located at 806 E. University Ave., bearing
the legal description of SNYDER ADDITION, BLOCK 3 (CTR/PT), ACRES .421, (2019-12-COA).
– Madison Thomas, Downtown and Historic Planner
Staff presentation was provided by Thomas. The applicant is requesting to add approximately
850 sq.ft. of living area to the existing approx. 1,586 sq. ft. home, slightly more than half of the
existing square footage of the existing structure. The historic home is one story and in an effort
to retain the integrity of the primary structure, the proposed project will also be a one-story, 23’
wide addition located on the east side and rear of the existing home which will create a new
street facing facade. Approx. 15’ of the new facade will be setback 5’ from the front plane of the
existing home, with the additional new façade setback approximately 31’ from the existing front
façade. The façade of the addition will carry the same hardie material as the original home but
will have a vertical siding as opposed to the horizontal siding on the original house. These
subtle changes in material as well as the slight setback from the façade of the original home will
help differentiate it as a new addition. The roofline of the addition will be slightly taller (2’)
above the roofline of the original home. This is due to the need for redesign of the roofline of the
new addition and the portion of the existing home. A portion of the existing roof was poorly
designed and created a dead valley that leaks and is rotting. The taller design portion will help
relieve that issue. The height of the new roofline will not detract from the roofline of the original
structure.
Vice-Chair Romero opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward. Vice-Chair Romero
closed the Public Hearing.
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Motion to approve 2019-12-COA as presented by Nunn, second by Parr. Approved (6-0).
C. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a
residential alteration of the front porch and a 4’ setback encroachment at the smallest portion,
along the west property line into the required 10’ setback, allowing for a residential structure 6’
from the property line per the Unified Development Code (UDC) Section 4.08d.080.D; for the
property located at 1214 S. Myrtle Street, bearing the legal description of Cody Addition, Block
I, Lot 9 (E/Pt), Acres .14 (2019-18-COA). – Madison Thomas, Downtown and Historic Planner
Staff report presented by Thomas. The applicant is proposing to alter the existing porch which
is identified on the Historic Resource Survey as already having modifications to the porch
balustrade, supports and the front door. The applicant is requesting to remove the existing
porch and replace with a new porch that is approx. 2’ larger in the depth of the porch, replace
and redesign the roof, and replace the porch supports. This is a result of the front porch
cracking and sloping in towards the house. The porch foundation is currently concrete, and the
proposed new porch will also be concrete. The existing posts are simple unembellished wood
posts, the replacement ones will be similar in design, only slightly larger. The roofline of the
existing porch is attached to the slope of the roof on the house, however due to the location and
design the applicant has expressed concern for potential issues for separation and leaking. The
applicant is proposing a new porch roofline that is similar in design but is located higher up on
the roof of the existing structure. It is important to make sure the proposed porch elements
correspond with the architectural style of the house, and are similar to what is currently there,
as discussed on page 54 of the Design Guidelines. This style of home has a small, simple and
unembellished style porch, the proposed changes are in keeping with that style and design.
Commissioner Browner had a question regarding the use of crushed rock with the driveway.
Thomas provided clarification regarding the requirements for driveways to be paved with an
improved surface.
Commissioner Parr commented that she appreciates the care taken to preserve the Heritage
tree.
Vice-Chair Romero opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward. Vice-Chair Romero
closed the Public Hearing.
Motion to approve 2019-18-COA as presented by Asendorf-Hyde, second by Morales.
Approved (6-0).
D. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a
proposed infill development for the property located at 203 Forest Street, bearing the legal
description of Porter, N. Sur., Acres 1.46 (2019-15-COA). – Madison Thomas, Downtown and
Historic Planner
Staff report presented by Thomas. The applicant is proposing to build sixteen structures with a
mix of 750 sq. ft. to 2,000 sq. ft. on the 1.46 acre lot. The structures will be distributed throughout
the site, leaving room for drive aisles, parking and landscaping. The site has significant slope
and the buildings siting and design accommodates the varying topography. The proposed site
is located in Area 2 of the Downtown Overlay, which allows a design to adjust to the context of
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its surrounding character. The design of this proposed project will mimic the context of the
surrounding residential neighborhood and will retain open space reflective of the neighboring
parks. The subject property is an undeveloped lot located on the corner of W. 3rd Street and
Forest St. The property is a corner lot that that backs up to a public parking lot and detention
area on the east, Blue Hole Park to the north and across Forest St to the west, are single-family
residential homes. The property is in Area 2 of the Downtown Overlay District with a portion in
the Downton Master Plan identified Transition Area. This Overlay designation can have both a
commercial or residential type context based on its location. Ideally, it is meant to provide a
transition between the low density residential homes and the higher commercial area
downtown. The Downtown Master Plan recommends development such as multi-family
housing.
Vice-Chair Romero opened the Public Hearing.
Public Speaker, Larry Olson, commented that the propose project fits nicely into the
neighborhood. He commends the use of smaller, lower, more detached buildings. He
appreciates the diversity of the design of various units, and although they may be similar in
their proposed look, they are different. He also appreciates that none of the buildings are higher
than 25 feet, although the UDC indicates a maximum height up to 40 feet. Mr. Olson
recommends approval of the proposed project.
Public Speaker, Larry Brundidge, commented that the materials used are not in conformance
with other properties of other neighborhoods in the city. The use of horizontal corrugated metal
does not contribute to the character of the town. He feels different materials should be used in
these buildings. He asks the applicant to reconsider the use of materials.
Vice-Chair Romero also invited the applicant to provide his comments.
The applicant thanked the public speakers for their comments. He also commented that the site
is narrow and long, and he worked to position the buildings to match with the site. He
commented that the cottage look is accepted because that is what is understood. The proposed
project will include the use of materials to provide a clean aesthetic, and metal transition and
color blending.
Commissioner Brown asked how many native heritage trees are on the property. The applicant
indicated there is only one and it is staying in place. It will serve as the focal piece of the
property, and they will try to save as many trees as possible.
Commissioner Asendorf-Hyde had a question about the metal roof. The applicant
demonstrated several material samples of what will be used for the project, and further
explained the use of materials to provide clean aesthetics.
Commissioner Morales also had a question regarding the use of dark colors and concern due to
the weather and climate. The applicant explained they are using a prefinished roof, and the roof
will be a light grey, not black color.
Vice-chair Romero closed the Public Hearing.
Motion to approve 2019-15-COA as presented by Browner, second by Nunn. Approved (6-0).
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E. Updates, Commissioner questions and comments. Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
Madison Thomas’ last day will be June 25, 2019. Nelson thanked Madison for her work. Current
planners will work on historic items to ensure this work is reviewed until the historic planner
position is filled.
Commissioner Browner also thanked Thomas for her work.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Parr, second by Morales. Meeting adjourned at 6:52pm.
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Approved, Josh Schroeder, Chair Attest, Amanda Parr , Secretary