HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes HARC 04.09.2020City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
Minutes
April 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Teleconference meeting: https://bit.ly/2wMzvbY
The regular meeting convened at 6:OOPM on April 9, 2020 via teleconference
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To participate by phone: Call in number: +1512-672-8405 Conference ID#: 939481030#.
Public Comment was allowed via the conference call number or the "ask a question" function on
the video conference option; no in -person input was allowed.
Members present: Amanda Parr, Chair; Catherine Morales; Art Browner; Faustine Curry; Pam
Mitchell; Steve Johnston; Terri Asendorf-Hyde; Karalei Nunn
Member absent: Robert McCabe
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 Parr at 6:05 pm.
Regular Session
(This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any
purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A. (Instructions for joining meeting attached). Discussion on how the Historic and Architectural
Review Commission virtual conference will be conducted, to include options for public
comments and how the public may address the Commission. - Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning
Director
Nelson instructed Commissioner and members of the public on how the virtual conference will
be conducted, and explained how public comments will be addressed.
B. The Historic and Architectural Review Commission, appointed by the Mayor and the City
Council, is responsible for hearing and taking final action on applications, by issuing
Certificates of Appropriateness based upon the City Council adopted Downtown Design
Guidelines and Unified Development Code.
Welcome and Meeting Procedures:
- Staff Presentation
- Applicant Presentation (Limited to ten minutes unless stated otherwise by the Commission.)
- Questions from Commission to Staff and Applicant
- Comments from Citizens*
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- Commission Deliberative Process
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- Commission Action
*Once staff and the applicant have addressed questions from the Commissioners, the Chair of the
Commission will open the public hearing. If a member of the public would like to provide comments
on the agenda item under discussion, the chair will ask if anyone would like to speak. To
speak, unmute yourself by pressing *6 on your phone and state your name and address. Once the
Chair has the names of everyone who would like to speak, the Chair will call the names in order, and
when your name is called you will have up to 3 minutes. A speaker may allot their time to another
speaker for a maximum of 6 minutes. If a member of the public wished to allot their time to another
speaker, they may do so when their name is called by the Chair. Please remember that all comments
and questions must be addressed to the Commission, and please be patient while we organize the
speakers during the public hearing portion.
• The public also has the opportunity to provide comments through the Q&A section of the Live
Meeting, located on the right-hand side of your computer screen. Please provide your full name and
address for the record, and your comment will be read by Staff.
*After everyone who has asked to speak has spoken, the Chair will close the public hearing and
provide a few minutes of rebuttal time to the applicant if they so choose.
Legislative Regular Agenda
C. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the March 26, 2020 regular
meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission. - Mirna Garcia, Management
Analyst
Motion to approve the minutes as presented by Commissioner Mitchell. Second by
Commissioner Curry. Approved (6-0).
D. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for an
addition that creates a new, or adds to an existing street facing fagade at the property located at
701 University Avenue, bearing the legal description of 0.31 acres out of the southwest portion
of Block 2, Snyder Addition. — Britin Bostick, Downtown & Historic Planner
Staff report presented by Bostick. In June of 2016, HARC approved a second -floor addition to
the existing historic structure, which would have also increased the height of the first floor.
Additional approved alterations included the addition of windows and doors on the first floor,
and an exterior stair for egress from the second floor. The second -floor addition was not
completed, and the owner is now requesting HARC approval of a revised design that would
retain the structure as a single story, with an increase in the height of the roof to allow for the
installation of higher ceilings and HVAC ductwork and equipment, the addition of new
windows and doors and the retention of the original brick siding and mid-century concrete
entrance canopy.
In the revised design, the applicant is proposing to add 5'-0" to the height of the existing brick
building, which will retain the flat roof construction of the original structure and allow for the
installation of modern HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) equipment above the
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ceiling, as well as to raise the ceiling in the interior spaces. Per the applicant's Letter of Intent
dated February 18, 2020, the original height of the brick building was 9'-10" and the proposed
new height with the addition of stucco -clad wall sections above the existing brick walls is 14'-
10". As this height includes a V-0" roof parapet, the proposed building height is 13'-10" per the
UDC definition, which is within the height requirements for the Old Town Historic Overlay
District. Also included in the revised design are a new configuration of the windows in the
covered main entrance (a change from the original large pane windows to multi -pane storefront
windows with the entrance door moved to the far left or westmost window section); the
installation of new windows in the original brick walls on the front (south) and side (east)
facades; and the removal of the rear "ribbon windows" and replacement with brick and fewer
windows to match the new windows on the front (south) fagade. Lastly, the proposed exterior
alterations include removal and addition of doors to accommodate the reconfiguration of the
interior, as well as the addition of small metal awnings over the doors.
The applicant, Lee McIntosh, addressed the Commission and commented on speaking with
members of the community to identify any concerns.
Chair Parr opened the Public Hearing.
John Graves is concerned with the level of noise and also the materials used which affect the
feel of the neighborhood.
McIntosh explained that there will be no overnight stays, and the areas with kennels will be
sound proofed to ensure no sound gets out.
Bostick explained the use of stucco was reviewed by staff. Although it is different than the
original materials used, when compared to other options, this is appropriate.
Pam Mitchell expressed concern with the footprint of the proposed structure and concern with
compliance. She also inquired about the hours of operation.
Bostick explained that the addition to the building is to give it more height for higher ceilings
which will help rebuild the roof with a better slope.
Chair Parr closed the Public Hearing.
Motion to approve Item D (2019-44-COA) as presented by Commissioner Nunn. Second by
Commissioner Curry. Approved (6-0).
E. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a 1 9.3'
setback encroachment into the 25' required garage (west) setback, a 6' setback encroachment
into the required 6' side (north) setback, and a 3' building height increase from the required 15'
maximum building height at the side (north) setback line allowing for a building height of 18' at
the side setback at the property located at 403 E. 4th Street, bearing the legal description of 0.472
acres out of Block 24, OUTLOT DIVISION C. — Britin Bostick, Downtown & Historic Planner
Staff report presented by Bostick. In May 2017, HARC approved an addition to the high priority
main structure, a 6' high fence in the side street yard and an alteration to the detached garage
structure that would have altered the roof of the garage structure to a low-pitched gable roof
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facing Elm Street. The approved design also included a wood pergola attached to the garage
structure. Now that the alteration to the main structure is complete, the property owner would
like to request approval of a new design for the garage structure, which would increase the
height over the previously -approved design to add attic storage space above the garage, change
the roof to a pitch more similar to the main structure, alter the gable ends to face north and
south, and add a covered patio to the south side of the garage.
The existing detached garage is not listed on the Historic Resource Survey and is not a
contributing structure to the Old Town Historic Overlay District. The existing carport attached
to the garage is also non-contributing. Both structures are situated within setbacks, which
makes them non -conforming structures. Per UDC Table. 3.13.010, the removal, demolition or
relocation of a non-contributing attached porch, patio or deck does not require approval of a
Certificate of Appropriateness (COA). Per that same table in the UDC, an addition that creates a
new, or adds to an existing street -facing fagade for 'a non-contributing structure is reviewed by
the HPO. Setback and building height modifications are reviewed by HARC. The proposed
change of the approved pergola structure to a structure with a roof adds square footage to the
detached garage, which is limited by the UDC to a total of 600 sq. ft. In this case, the HPO and
HARC do not have the authority to approve the addition to the non-contributing building.
However, if the roofed pergola structure were separated from the garage structure and were
constructed as a stand-alone structure, it could be reviewed by HARC as an addition to the
street -facing fagade of the main high priority structure. Staff is therefore presenting the change
of the pergola to a roofed structure to HARC for review.
The proposed project involves the existing non-contributing garage structure, which is
approximately 600 sq. ft., and modify the roof and the exterior to:
• Change the roof from a flat roof to a 12/12 pitched gable roof, with the gable ends facing north
and south (orientation to address concerns about rainwater runoff), with a height to
accommodate attic storage over the garage space. The attic will be accessed via interior stairs,
and there is storage space at the rear of the garage.
• Add two overhead garage doors to the street -facing fagade (Elm Street), two doors on the
south side of the garage for access to the garage and storage room from the yard and a pass-
thru window with shutters in the south fagade.
• Use board and batten siding and metal roof to match the main structure.
• Add a 224 sq. ft. covered patio or roofed pergola structure to the south fa;:ade of the garage
with a slightly sloped roof of the same metal as the garage roof.
Chair Parr opened the Public Hearing.
Pam Mitchell is concerned with the modification to garage height and maintaining compliance.
Chair Parr closed the Public Hearing.
Bostick explained that the applicant asked for height modification for a higher pitched roof
while maintaining compliance.
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Motion to approve Item E (2019-75-COA) as presented by Commissioner Morales. Second by
Commissioner Nunn. Approved (6-0).
F. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for New
Construction (Infill Development) of a Single -Family Residence and a 4'-6" building height
increase from the required 15' maximum building height at the side (south) setback line
allowing for a building height of 19'-6" at the side setback at the property located at 1205
Walnut, bearing the legal description of 0.15 acres out of the west portion of Block 1 of the
Snyder Addition. — Britin Bostick, Downtown & Historic Planner
Staff report presented by Bostick. The applicant is requesting to construct a 1,432 sq. ft. single-
family structure on the vacant lot at 1205 Walnut St., between the approved new residential
structure at 1207 Walnut St. and Gus's Drug. The proposed structure is to have three bedrooms,
three baths, a 150 sq. ft. attached carport and a front porch. The design includes a standing seam
metal roof, board and batten siding, a steep 12/12 roof slope with a street facing dormer, and
both single hung and fixed vinyl windows. The roof ridge height is proposed to be
approximately 26', while the building height as defined by the UDC (measured as the average
of the eave and ridge height of a gable roof) is approximately 19'- 6", within the 30' height limit
for the Old Town Overlay District. Per the proposed site plan, the requirements for setbacks,
impervious cover, and floor area ratio are met. The proposed building height at the side setback
along the south property line, or right side of the proposed structure as viewed from Walnut St.,
exceeds that height limitation as the building height (average of eave and ridge height) at the 6'
side setback is over the 15' maximum. Therefore, a building height exception of 4'- 6" at the side
setback for the south property line is requested. Per the approved project drawings for the
residential structure at 1207 Walnut St., directly to the south, that structure is located along the
6' side setback, with a building height of approximately 19' (gable roof with the gable facing
Walnut St.) and a roof ridge height of approximately 26'.
The applicant, Chance Leigh addressed the Commission and explained they are trying to
maintain similar square footage to homes in the neighborhood.
Chair Parr opened and closed the Public Hearing as no one signed up to speak.
Motion to approve Item F (2020-7-COA) as presented by Commissioner Asendorf-Hyde.
Second by Commissioner Browner. Approved (6-0).
G. Updates, Commission questions, and comments. — Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
No updates at this time.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Nunn. Second by Commissioner Curry.
Meeting adjourned at 7:20pm
Approved, Amanda Parr, Chair
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
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Attest, Terri Asendorf-Hyde, Secretary
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