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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes HARC 05.14.2020City of Georgetown, Texas Historic and Architectural Review Commission Minutes May 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Teleconference Meeting: https://bit.ly/39DVbV2 The regular meeting convened at 6:OOPM on May 14, 2020 via teleconference at: https://bit.ly/39DVbV2 To participate by phone: Call in number: +1512-672-8405 Conference ID#: 141493630#. 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; Robert McCabe Staff present: Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; Nat Waggoner, Long Range Planning Manager; Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst; Britin Bostick, Historic Planner Call to order by Commissioner Parr at 6:03 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 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* - Applicant Response - Commission Deliberative Process - 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 onaOle agenda :a,..........,.1,... .1:_.... ,...:...- i1_ _ _1_ _:_. _..:11 --IL :, .1 � 1:1 — — - - - . 1 m . Vu Lit c aYVcllua 11C111 WtUC1 UIJLWJOIVII, UW L11d11 VVlll dJK 11 c111y V11C WUUIU 11&e LU bpedK. 1U Historic and Architectural Review Commission Page 1 of 5 Meeting: May 14, 2020 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 April 23, 2020 regular meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission. - Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst Motion to approve Item C by Commissioner Morales. Second by Commissioner Nunn. Approved (7-0). D. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for a 0.3' setback encroachment into the required 6' side (east) setback to allow a residential structure 5.9' from the side (east) property line; and a 1'-0" setback encroachment into the required 6' side (west) setback to allow the construction of a detached carport 5-0" from the side (west) property line at the property located at 303 E.19th Street, bearing the legal description of Lot 1, Block 2 of the Peterson Addition. — Britin Bostick, Downtown & Historic Planner Staff report presented by Bostick. The subject property is located along the southern border of the Old Town Overlay District, on the north side of E. 191'' Street. It is listed as a low priority structure on the Historic Resource Survey, which notes that the property lacks significance. The structure is estimated to have been constructed in 1960 and is a rectangular residential structure with a simple gable roof, asbestos siding, vinyl windows and asphalt shingle roof. The applicant is requesting approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for an addition to the rear of the main structure, alterations to the exterior, and the addition of a detached carport. The existing residential structure encroaches 0.3' into the required 6' side (east) setback, and as the proposed 10' wide rear addition continues the line of the building that encroaches into the side setback, the applicant is requesting a setback modification for the existing structure so that the addition can be constructed. The applicant is also requesting a 1' setback encroachment into the required 6' side (rear) setback for the construction of a detached, pre -fabricated metal carport 5' from the west property line. The carport is proposed to be set back from the fagade of the main structure. Its dimensions are 21' long by 12' wide by 8' high, and the roof is proposed to be a color similar Historic and Architectural Review Commission Page 2 of 5 Meeting: May 14, 2020 to that of the asphalt shingle roof. HARC is the review authority for requested setback modifications. As the subject structure is listed as a Low Priority Structure on the Historic Resource Survey, the proposed additions and modifications to the exterior are reviewed by the HPO, including the design of the carport addition. The proposed changes include the removal of the existing asbestos siding and replacement with composite fiber lapped siding with a manufactured stone wainscot on the front fagade, as well as the installation of new double -paned, white vinyl windows in the addition to match the existing windows. The proposed addition to the rear would change the rear -facing roof slope of the existing gable roof to a lower slope to extend over the addition, while the existing front -facing roof slope would be retained. Chair Parr opened and closed the Public Hearing, as no one signed up to speak. Motion to approve Item D (2020-13-COA) by Commissioner Nunn. Second by Commissioner Asendorf-Hyde. Approved (7-0). E. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for an addition that adds to or creates a new street -facing fagade, and a T-6 setback encroachment into the side (east) setback to allow the construction of a detached carport V-6" from the side (east) property line at the property located at 507 E. 7th Street, bearing the legal description of 0.32 acres out of a portion of lots 2-7 in Block 35 of the Glasscock Addition. - Britin Bostick, Downtown & Historic Planner Staff report presented by Bostick. The main structure on the subject property is listed as a medium priority structure on the Historic Resource Survey, with an estimated construction date of 1890. The 1916 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map shows that the main structure was one of only two houses on the block at that time, and the house directly east, which is featured on the 1916 map, is also estimated to have been constructed in 1890, although the two houses are of different architectural styles. The simple form of the subject property's main structure and its situation on such a large lot indicate that it may be the oldest structure on the block, and it can be seen in a 1934 photo in which the house is not obscured by any front yard trees. The original siding and windows have been replaced, as has the address, which was noted as 602 E. 71h St. on the Sanborn Map. The applicant is proposing to install two prefabricated metal carport structures on their existing driveway, situated at the front right corner of the historic main structure as viewed from E. 711, Street. The carport structure would be detached from the main structure, with metal columns and curved metal roofs. The two carport structures are proposed to cover the applicant's two vehicles, with a 6" space in between. The carport structures are two different sizes to accommodate the needs of the family and the vehicle uses, with the carport located closer to the house being 11.9' wide and 16.5' deep and the carport proposed to encroach 4'-6" into the 6' side (east) setback being 9.5' wide and 16.4' deep. Both carports are just under 8' tall. The carports are proposed to be located at the front of the main structure to make use of the existing driveway and leave the existing front yard and privacy fences in place. Historic and Architectural Review Commission Page 3 of 5 Meeting: May 14, 2020 The applicant, Roger Davis addressed the Commission. He explained his request, and discussed a budgetary concern with bringing everything up to compliance. He is requesting the setback encroachment to allow for better parking. There was discussion by Commission members about the use of materials and ensuring there is consistency with meeting guidelines and criteria. Chair Parr opened and closed the Public Hearing, as no one signed up to speak. Commissioner Asendorf-Hyde asked the applicant if he has considered a different type of carport. The applicant explained he has but cost has been a factor in decision making of materials and carport for the request. Commissioner Browner commented that cost should not be the Commission's concern. Rather, the Commission should make decisions based on whether the guidelines and criteria are met. Chair Parr agreed with Commissioner Browner. Motion to accept Item E (2020-16-COA) as presented with staff's recommendation by Commissioner Nunn. Second by Commissioner Asendorf-Hyde. Approved with conditions as written by staff (7-0). F. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for new signage that is inconsistent with an approved Master Sign Plan or applicable guidelines for the property located at 815 S. Main Street, bearing the legal description of Lot 6B1, Block 52, Amending Plat Lot 6, Block 52 City of Georgetown. — Britin Bostick, Downtown & Historic Planner Staff report presented by Bostick. The new structure at 815 S. Main Street, called the "Watkins Building", was approved by HARC in 2017 and is now nearing completion. The first floor has a restaurant and bar lease space on the south part of the building, which is occupied by Kork Wine Bar. The north part of the first floor and the second floor are owner -occupied by the Watkins Insurance Group. The applicant is proposing a building sign package that includes signage for both tenants, which includes the installation of illuminated flush -mounted primary signage, illuminated above -canopy signage, and vinyl window signs. Representatives for Watkins Insurance Group and Kork Wine Bar addressed the Commission, providing more detail for the request and design of signage. Chair Parr opened and closed the Public Hearing as no one signed up to speak. Motion to approve Item F (2020-15-COA) by Commissioner Asendorf-Hyde. Second by Commission Nunn. Approved (6-0) with Commissioner Johnston abstained. G. Updates, Commission questions, and comments. — Sofia Nelson, Planning Director Nelson invited the Commission to listen to the Historic Planner's weekly webinars on Monday afternoon s. Also, future HARC meetings will move to Zoom platform. Adjournment Historic and Architectural Review Commission Page 4 of 5 Meeting: May 14, 2020 Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Browner. Second by Commissioner Morales. Meet"adjourned 7:28 m Approved, Amanda Parr, Chair Historic and Architectural Review Commission Meeting: May 14, 2020 Attest, Terri Asendorf-Hyde, Secretary Page 5 of 5