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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes HARC 07.22.2021II City of Georgetown, Texas �I Historic and Architectural Review Commission Minutes July 22, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Teleconference Meeting: https:Hbit.ly/3zeOx i ne regular meeting convened at 6:00FM on July 22, 2021 via teleconference at: https:Hbit.ly/3zeOxEq. Webinar ID: 952-3567-8847. To participate by phone: Call in number: (346) 248-7799 or Toll -Free: 833-548-0282. Password: 309523. Public Comment was allowed via the conference call number or the "ask a question" function on the video conference option and in - person. Members Present: Faustine Curry, Chair; Terri Hyde; Michael Walton; Lawrence Romero; Steve Johnston; Karalei Nunn; Catherine Morales Staff present: Britin Bostick, Historic Planner; Nat Waggoner, Assistant Planning Director; Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; Mirna Garcia, Program Manager Meeting called to order by Chair Curry at 6:00 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. 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, 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 on the agenda item under discussion, the chair will ask if anyone would like to speak. To speak, please identify yourself by either entering your name, address and item number on the Q/A chat on your screen. When yourname 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 Historic and Architectural Review Commission Page 1 of 7 Meeting: July 22, 2021 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. 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. Public Wishing to Address the Board On a subject that is posted on this agenda: Please fill out a speaker registration form which can be found at the Board meeting. Clearly print your name, the letter of the item on which you wish to speak, and present it to the Staff Liaison, preferably prior to the start of the meeting. You will be called forward to speak when the Board considers that item. On a subject not posted on the agenda: Persons may add an item to a future Board agenda by filing a written request with the Staff Liaison no later than one week prior to the Board meeting. The request must include the speaker's name and the specific topic to be addressed with sufficient information to inform the board and the public. For Board Liaison contact information, please logon to littp://govei-nment.gcoi,getown.oi-g/category/boards-coi-nmissions/. C. At the time of posting, no persons had signed up to address the Board. Chair Curry stated that there would be a re -order of the agenda items. The order is Item D, Item I, Item E, Item G, Item H, Item F. Legislative Regular Agenda D. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the July 8, 2021 regular meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission. - Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst Commissioner Morales indicated that a correction to the minutes needed to be made. She was not present at the last meeting but the attendance shows she was present. Motion to approve the minutes with the recommended change by Commissioner Romero. Second by Commissioner Walton. Approved (5-0) with Commissioner Morales and Commissioner Nunn abstained. I. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for the replacement of a historic architectural feature with a non -historic architectural feature at the property located at 110 E. 7th Street, bearing the legal description 0.0826 acres being the north part of Lot 2, Block 40, City of Georgetown. — Britin Bostick, Downtown and Historic Planner Historic and Architectural Review Commission Page 2 of 7 Meeting: July 22, 2021 Staff report by Bostick. The Applicant is requesting HARC approval for the addition of light fixtures to illuminate the previously approved replacement onion dome architectural feature that sits prominently atop the northwest corner of the building. The applicant is requesting HARC approval for the addition of light fixtures to illuminate the dome that was approved and installed as a replacement of the non -original metal onion dome feature that sits atop the northwest corner of the building, which was installed in August of 1985. The masonic lodge onion dome is one of the most significant architectural features on the Courthouse Square. Previous illumination of the dome was accomplished through light fixtures installed in nearby trees, and as the new dome was planned for installation the best option to illuminate the feature was via the installation of fixtures integral to the replacement dome, rather than projecting from nearby structures or landscaping. As part of an ongoing building maintenance project the lights are proposed to have dimming capability, and the arms attaching the fixtures to the dome have been painted a color that coordinates with the building colors to minimize the appearance. The Commission had several questions regarding the brightness of the lights and the intensity. The Commission sought clarification regarding the wattage, and whether the lights can be dimmable. Bostick explained that LED lights were used and they may be dimmable. When the roof was replaced the applicant was able to get the wiring complete. Bostick also explained that this is the final request for this project. When the item was presented to the Commission previously, it was only for the replacement of the onion dome. The Commission expressed concern regarding the intensity of the lights; Commissioner Romero commented that the lighting is very harsh, and not flattering to the top of the onion. Commissioner Nunn also commented that the lighting apparatus is not appropriate, and cuts off the dome. Chair Curry asked if the lighting takes attention away from the courthouse, and Bostick explained that the dome does have more visibility. Commissioner Walton commented that he would like to confirm whether the lights are truly dimmable. Commissioner Hyde commented that the light is too intense. Chair Curry opened and closed the Public Hearing as no one signed up to speak. Commissioner Romero asked if the Commission has the option to postpone the item. Bostick explained that the Commission can postpone but need to clarify in the motion which meeting they would like the item to be brought back. Motion to postpone Item I to the next scheduled meeting by Commissioner Morales. Second by Commissioner Romero. Approved (7-0). E. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for additions that create a new, or add to an existing street facing fagade; replacing a historic architectural feature with a non -historic architectural feature; and a 10'-0" setback encroachment into the required 25'-0" street -facing garage setback for the construction of a detached garage 15'-0"from the side street (south) property line at the property located at 1312 Elm Street, bearing the legal description 0.3888 acres being a portion of the south half of Block B, Hughes Second Addition. — Britin Bostick, Downtown & Historic Planner Historic and Architectural Review Commission Page 3 of 7 Meeting: July 22, 2021 Staff report by Bostick. The applicant is requesting HARC approval of two additions to the existing historic structure as part of a rehabilitation of this recorded Texas Historic Landmark property. The first addition would be a single story added to the northwest corner of the historic main structure, which would be visible to the rear and right as viewed from Elm Street. The addition would have a gable roof, shingle siding and vertically oriented windows similar to the windows in the existing structure and would be connected to the main structure via a flat -roofed portion. The addition would have a prominent window facing Elm Street. The second addition proposed is a detached, one-story garage facing E. 14th Street. The garage would also have a gable roof and shingle siding, and the garage would require a 10'-0" setback modification to the 25'-0" setback for a street -facing garage. The proposed project also includes enclosing the porch on the southeast corner of the house, or front left corner as viewed from Elm Street. The porch enclosure would reinstall the decorative wood details of the porch that have been restored and retained on the property and install metal storefront windows from floor to ceiling behind the decorative wood elements. Three windows at the rear of the house facing E. 141h Street are proposed to be replaced to accommodate interior alterations. The replacement windows would be wood windows that would alter the existing window locations and proportions. A door to the back porch would be enclosed for the new kitchen. Additional project work includes restoring the historic windows and repairing deteriorated exterior elements, which is reviewed by the HPO. The Recorded Texas Historic Landmark text reads: "One of the many fine structures erected by C. S. Belford Lumber Co., this house was built in 1895 for grocer J. A. McDougle (d. 1939). The Victorian styling included ornate stained glass windows. The home was bought in 1901 by John R. Allen and in 1910 by W. J. Flanagan, who was county treasurer for several terms. His family lived here until Mr. and Mrs. Halsell P. Armstrong became owners (1945). The property was acquired and restored in 1969 by Neil and Joyce Adams." The applicant, Gary Wang, addressed the Commission. He reviewed the proposed site design plan with the Commission and explained the changes made. Chair Curry opened the Public Hearing. Richard Cutts, 512 Eberhart Ln, commented on the work he has done in the house, and described the proposed work for this project that he does not agree with as it does not match with the original house. Chair Curry closed the Public Hearing. Motion to accept Item E (2021-21-COA) as presented by Commissioner Hyde. Second by Commissioner Johnston. Approved (7-0). Chair Curry requested a five-minute recess at 7:12pm to allow the Commissioners a break before moving on to the next item. The Commissioners returned at 7:16pm. Historic and Architectural Review Commission Page 4 of 7 Meeting: July 22, 2021 G. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for additions that create a new, or add to an existing street facing fagade and replacing a historic architectural feature with a non -historic architectural feature at the property located at 1505 Olive Street, bearing the legal description 0.345 acres in Block 40, Snyder Addition. - Britin Bostick, Downtown & Historic Planner Staff report by Bostick. The applicant is requesting HARC approval of additions to the historic main structure, which are two dormers and a rear screened porch, both with siding and hipped roofs to match the proposed new siding and the existing roof style and slope. The applicant is also requesting HARC approval of the replacement of the stucco skirting around the foundation with brick skirting, and the replacement of the windows with new fiberglass 1/1 windows. In the letter of intent, the applicant reports that the style and possibly the age of the existing windows varies, and the applicant would like to have a consistent window appearance. The applicant is also requesting HPO approval to change the asphalt shingle roofs to a standing seam metal roof so that the structures on the property have a consistent roof material. The replacement of the existing asbestos siding with a lapped fiber cement siding, which is consistent with the age and style of the structure, does not require approval of a COA. Chair curry opened and closed the Public Hearing as no one signed up to speak. Motion to approve item G (2021-25-COA) by Commissioner Johnston. Second by Commissioner Nunn. Approved (7-0). H. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for an addition that creates a new, or adds to an existing street facing fagade and replacing a historic architectural feature with a non -historic architectural feature at the property located at 701 E. 15th Street, bearing the legal description 0.33 acres out of the William Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21, also being known as a part of Block 96, Dimmitt Addition, an unrecorded subdivision. - Britin Bostick, Downtown & Historic Planner Staff report by Bostick. The applicant is requesting HARC approval to replace the porch beams with new beams that would increase the height clearance and install new porch columns more similar to the original porch columns. The applicant is also requesting approval to remove and replace the skirting or underpinning around the foundation with a board and batten style fiber cement skirting to match the replacement siding proposed for the sides and rear of the structure. In addition, the street -facing windows and door would have 5" trim installed around the openings, similar to the existing trim. The siding on the main, street -facing fa;:ade is proposed to be repaired and repainted and retain the existing horizontal wood siding. The detached garage is proposed to be constructed to the rear and right of the main structure as viewed from the street, with a gable roof, board and batten fiber cement siding and garage door visible to the right of the main structure as viewed from the street. Historic and Architectural Review Commission Page 5 of 7 Meeting: July 22, 2021 Additionally, the applicant is proposing to add living space to the rear of the main structure that would not be part of the street facade; to replace the deteriorated wood siding on the sides and rear with new board and batten fiber cement siding; to replace the non -historic front door; and to replace the non -historic 1/1 windows with vinyl windows with insulated, low-e glass, none of which requires approval of a COA as the door and window openings are proposed to remain the same size and the addition and siding replacement are not part of the street facade. Chair Curry opened and closed the Public Hearing as no one signed up to speak. Motion to approve Item G (2021-30-COA) by Commissioner Nunn. Second by Commissioner Johnston. Approved (7-0). F. Conceptual review of a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for an addition that creates a new, or adds to an existing street facing facade and the replacement of a historic architectural feature with a non -historic architectural feature at the property located at 1808 Knight Street, bearing the legal description Lots 3 & 4, Block 5, Eubank Addition. — Britin Bostick, Downtown & Historic Planner Staff report by Bostick. The applicant is requesting HARC approval of three additions to the house, the first a dormer addition to the non -historic garage roof, which would allow for the space above the garage to be utilized as living space. The second addition is the enclosure of the existing breezeway between the main house and the attached garage, which is set back from the primary street facade. The enclosed portion would have fiber cement siding and skirting to match the existing house and a fiber composite window in the same 1/1 pattern as the existing windows. The third addition is for a single -story living space addition to the north of the existing main house, which would be part of the Knight Street facade. The addition would include a second brick chimney, gable roof with the same slope as the existing gabled roof, fiber composite windows with a taller and more narrow proportion than the windows in the existing house, and a small, square window detail in the gabled street -facing portion of the addition to reflect the original feature in the main structure. The addition would have a similar stone skirting or underpinning and fiber cement siding as the existing. A new rear deck would not be part of the street facade and does not require a COA. The applicant is also requesting HARC approval to replace the original wood siding with fiber cement siding in the same lapped profile. Additionally, the applicant is requesting HPO approval of a change of roof materials from the existing asphalt shingle roof to a standing seam metal roof. The change of roof materials would retain the decorative roof ridge elements that are characteristic of Belford Houses of this style and time period in Georgetown, of which there are at least four with slight variations and history of additions and modifications to each. G. Updates, Commissioner questions, and comments. — Sofia Nelson, Planning Director Historic and Architectural Review Commission Page 6 of 7 Meeting: July 22, 2021 Bostick updated the Commission and explained that the City Council approved the changes to the design guidelines. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Romero. Second by Commissioner Johnston. Adjourned at 8 Approv/d tl le-C—ttrry, Chair M,CV,aeA V-Ja t--tv -) Historic and Architectural Review Commission Meeting: July 22, 2021 Attest, Terri Asendorf-Hy e, Secretary Page 7 of 7