HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes HARC 07.25.2019City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
Minutes
July 25, 2019, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
Council and Courts Building
510 West 91h Street Georgetown, TX 78626
Members present: Art Browner; Lawrence Romero; Josh Schroeder; Steve Johnston; Terri Asendorf-
Hyde; Amanda Parr; Pam Mitchell
Absent: Catherine Morales; Karalei Nunn
Staff present: Nat Waggoner, Long Range Planning Manager; Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst
Call to order by the Chair at 6:00 pm.
A. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the June 27, 2019 and July 11,
2019 regular meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission. — Mirna Garcia,
Management Analyst
Motion to approve the minutes as presented by Commissioner Romero. Second by
Commissioner Asendorf-Hyde. Approved (6-0).
B. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for: 1)15'
setback encroachment along the property line adjacent to S Myrtle Street, into the required 25'
setback, allowing for detached garage structure 10' from the property line per the Unified
Development Code (UDC) Section 4.08d.080.D; 2)street facing facade garage addition, for the
property located at 304 E University, bearing the legal description of 0.66 acres of the Hughes
2nd Addition, Block A (W/PT) (2019-35-COA). Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner
The staff report was presented by Waggoner. The applicant is requesting to construct a
detached garage in the same location of the original garage. Per UDC Section 3.13, HARC has
review and approval authority for the following elements of this request:1)Addition of a street
facing facade (detached garage); 2)Setback modification (15' into the 25' setback). The addition
of a street facing facade (detached garage) would be 14' at the setback, which is an allowable
building height. The applicant proposes to use the same roof and siding materials as the main
structure, which is in conformance with the Downtown and Old Town Design Guidelines. The
proposed structure would be a single -gabled roof. The street facing facade would have two faux
dormers, two panel garage doors, and one faux panel garage door. Constructing the garage to
match the materials of the primary structure would maintain the character of the high -priority
primary structure. The location of the proposed structure would require a setback modification.
The original structure was 10' from the property line, which encroached 15' into the 25' garage -
facing setback. The original structure was demolished and the driveway apron remained. The
applicant proposes to construct a new detached garage in the same location. There is room on
the lot to move the structure back to respect the 25' setback; however, there are two trees that
would be encroached upon. Additionally, there would not be a negative impact to the
surrounding properties. There are also other detached garages nearby with similar setbacks.
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Constructing the garage in the original location would maintain the character of the high -
priority primary structure.
There was one public comment in support of the project, which was submitted by email earlier
in the day. Waggoner provided a copy to the Commissioners.
Commissioner Browner asked if the trees are heritage trees. Waggoner explained that they are
not, and the department's landscape planner conducted a site visit to identify the trees.
Commissioner Romero asked if the placement of the garage will affect the trees. The applicant
explained that it will not.
Chair Schroeder opened the Public Hearing. No one signed up to speak. Chair Schroeder closed
the Public Hearing.
Motion to approve Item B as presented by Commissioner Romero. Second by Commissioner
Johnston. Approved (6-0).
C. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the
replacement of five windows for the property located at 1607 S Church Street, bearing the legal
description of 0.15 acres of the Southside Addition, Block 1 (SW/PT) (2019-40-COA). Chelsea
Irby, Senior Planner
The staff report presented by Waggoner. The applicant is requesting to replace five (5) windows
on a medium priority structure in the Old Town Overlay District. As noted on the Historic
Resource Survey, the structure is a one-story Minimal Traditional style house clad in wood
siding with an irregular plan and a cross -hipped roof. The structure as a non -historic addition
in the rear. The Historic Resource Survey also notes that the structure retains a relatively high
degree of integrity. The window grouping proposed for replacement are fixed casement metal,
located on the street -facing fagade, to the left of the entryway on an articulated wall. The
windows are grouped together and create a character defining element of the structure. The
existing configuration is a large single -paned window flanked with five (5) paned vertical
windows on either side. There are two (2) additional windows parallel to the fagade of the
home with a similar configuration of five (5) panes which the applicant also intends to replace.
The window trim and muntins are black on the exterior and white on the interior. The applicant
proposes to replace the windows and maintain the same material, size, location, color, and
configuration (5 panes). However, the proposed replacements will not retain their functionality.
The replacement windows will not swing open. The operation of the window is not a character
defining feature. Recent UDC changes support the replacement of historic materials with in
kind materials for low and medium priority structures. Staff recommends approval of the
request.
Commissioners Browner and Romero had questions about the windows, and how they open.
The applicant explained that the windows are going to be replaced so that they function as
originally intended. They currently do not open.
Commissioner Parr had a question about the material used. The applicant explained that the
casement material will be vinyl which will help with energy efficiency and will also be a similar
look to wood to match the exterior more closely.
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Chair Schroeder opened the Public Hearing. No one signed up to speak. Chair Schroeder closed
the Public Hearing.
Motion to approve Item C as presented by Commissioner Romero. Second by Commissioner
Parr. Approved (6-0).
D. Presentation and discussion of a request for a Commercial Addition and Renovation for the
property located at 101 E. 7th Street, bearing the legal description of 0.14 ac. Georgetown, City
of, Block 39, Lot 2-39 (W/PTS), (COA-2018-046). Nat Waggoner, AICP, PMP, Long Range
Planner
Waggoner explained to the Commission that the item was pulled from the agenda. When the
application was initially submitted, it was reviewed and processed for HARC approval.
However, after further review, it was determined that the application can be reviewed by staff.
The item has been pulled from the agenda as HARC approval is not required.
Larry Olson, public speaker for the item, commented that he liked the project.
Waggoner let the Commission know he can answer questions regarding the project if needed.
E. Updates, Commissioner questions and comments. Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
There are no updates at this time.
Waggoner discussed a training opportunity the Commission members might consider in
Seguin, Texas on 8/16/2019. He will send a follow up email with the training information and
suggests Commission members attend.
Adj ournm�
Motion o a ourn by Commissioner
Meeti g a ourned at 6:26pm.
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Chair
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second by Commissioner Parr. Approved (6-0).
Attest, Amanda Parr, Secretary
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