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Meeting: October 10, 2019
City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
Minutes
October 10, 2019, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
Council and Courts Building
510 West 9th Street Georgetown, TX 78626
Members present: Amanda Parr; Catherine Morales; Art Browner; Steve Johnston; Pam Mitchell;
Lawrence Romero; Terri Asendorf-Hyde;
Absent: Josh Schroeder; Karalei Nunn
Staff present: Nat Waggoner, Long Range Planning Manager; Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst;
Britin Bostick, Historic Planner; Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
Call to order by Commissioner Romero filling in for the Chair at 6:02 pm.
A. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the September 26, 2019 regular
meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission. – Mirna Garcia, Management
Analyst
Motion to approve Item A by Commissioner Johnston. Second by Commissioner Parr.
Approved (7-0).
B. Public Hearing and possible action for the demolition of a low priority structure located in the
Old Town Overlay District, located at 1304 E. 15th Street. – Nathaniel Waggoner, Long Range
Planning Manager
Nelson informed the Commission that the applicant had made a change and would like present
to the Commission first before the staff report.
The applicants, Paul Morris and Shawn Boyd, addressed the Commission. The applicants
presented pictures of the home and described the issues with the home’s structure and stability.
The house was identified as a low priority structure, which is why the applicants applied for a
demolition. However, after speaking with department staff, the applicants decided to instead
only request for demolition of the newest additions to the structure. The applicants commented
on roofing issues, lack of structural support, plumbing and electrical issues, and foundation
issues. There will be a significantly lower cost to update the issues to the core structure of the
house rather than the entire house including additions.
Waggoner provided an overview of the relocation, removal, or demolition criteria from the
UDC. The staff report was then presented by Waggoner. The one-story residential structure
located at 1304 E 15th Street is identified as a low priority structure in the 2016, medium priority
structure in the 2007 and was not included in the 1984 Historic Resources Surveys Reports
(HRSR) completed by the City of Georgetown. The estimated date of construction is 1949. The
2016 HRSR indicates a “Ranch” stylistic influence with an irregular plan. Additions to the
original structure include an enclosed garage and a carport. To date, staff has received one (1)
written comment in favor of the demolition. This low priority structure is compatible with other
ranch style homes in the area and remains habitable and repairable.
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Waggoner also commented that on August 22, the demolition subcommittee toured the
property. The original structure is still recognizable and can be preserved. There are original
materials that can be of salvage value. The subcommittee recommends denial of the request for
demolition of the structure.
Waggoner explained the approval options to the Commission: approval, approval with
conditions, disapproval, and delay where final action must be taken within 35 days.
Commissioner Mitchell asked the applicants how long they have lived in the house for, and
what changes were discussed with the applicant. Waggoner explained that there was discussion
about the additions to the original structure that are creating issues. Although the application
was initially for a full demolition, the applicant has reconsidered salvaging the original
structure.
Commissioner Romero opened and closed the Public Hearing as no one signed up to speak.
Commissioner Parr commented on her observations during the tour. She is opposed to the full
demolition of the structure and would like to walk through again to look at the additions that
have been made.
Commissioner Romero described his observations during the tour and commented that this
does not meet the criteria for a demolition. He also would like to go back and tour the house
again.
Waggoner clarified the voting options for the Commission. The applicant commented that the
current condition of the house is not the best, but there are safety concerns.
Motion to approve Item B by Commissioner Johnston.
Motion to approve Item B with conditions, where the demolition is restricted to any addition
that is not core to the primary structure of the house, by Commissioner Mitchell. Second by
Commissioner Asendorf-Hyde. Motion passes (4-3) with Commissioners Romero, Parr, and
Johnston opposed.
C. Updates, Commissioner Questions and comments. Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
Nelson informed the Commission that notifications regarding attendance will be sent out from
the Mayor. There will not be a meeting on October 24th as there are no items on the agenda.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Parr. Second by Commissioner Morales. Meeting adjourned
at 6:55 pm.
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Approved, Josh Schroeder, Chair Attest, Amanda Parr, Secretary