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:
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Historic and Architectural Review Commission
Meeting: July 22, 2021
Attest, Terri Asendorf-Hy e, Secretary
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