HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes HARC 03.10.2022City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
Minutes
March 10, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Council and Courts Building
510 West 911, Street Georgetown, TX 78626
Members Present: Michael Walton, Chair; Linda C. Burns, Vice -chair:; Jennifer Powell,
Secretary; Lawrence Romero, Karalei Nunn, Tom W. Davis, Alton Martin,
Staff Present: Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; Nat Waggoner, Assistant Planning
Director; Meredith Johnson, City of Georgetown Contract Planner and Cindy Medrano,
Administrative Assistant
Meeting called to order by Chair at 6:03pm
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. Staff would like to thank the following outgoing members of HARC for their
dedication to the Community: Terri Asendorf Hyde, Catherine Morales, Steve
Johnston, Robert McCabe
Waggoner introduced staff members Cindy Medrano as recording secretary for this
meeting and Meredith Johnson as a contract planner.
Waggoner thanked outgoing board members Steve Johnston and Catherine Morales
with a framed gift.
Commissioner Romero presented outgoing members with gifts.
B. Discussion and possible action to approve meeting time, date, and place for 2022-
23 year
The Historic and Architectural Review Commission meets twice a month on every
second and fourth Thursday of the month at 6:00pm at the Council Chambers.
There were no comments, questions, or concerns.
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Motion to keep meeting date, time, and place as it is by Chair Walton seconded by
Commissioner Romero Approved unanimously 7-0
C. Nomination and selection of vice -chair and secretary for the 2022-23 year
Waggoner provided the board with job descriptions for each of the roles.
The vice -chair would run meetings in absence of the chair.
The secretary is responsible for helping record meeting minutes. The secretary
would step in as chair if both chair and vice -chair are absent.
Motion to nominate Commissioner Burns for vice -chair by Chair Walton seconded
by Commissioner Martin. Approved unanimously 7-0
Motion to nominate Commissioner Powell for secretary by Chair Walton seconded
by Commissioner Martin. Approved unanimously 7-0
D. Consideration and possible action to appoint 2 full and 1 alternate members to the
Historic and Architectural Review Demolition Subcommittee
The subcommittee receives five to six requests for demolition to review. The
subcommittee meets on site with staff and the building official. A series of questions
are reviewed to determine whether the property has lost its significance.
The subcommittee then provides a recommendation to the full committee.
Motion to nominate Commissioner Davis as a full member of the Historic and
Architectural Review Demolition Subcommittee by Commissioner Davis seconded
by Chair Walton Approved unanimously 7-0
Motion to nominate Commissioner Martin as a full member of the Historic and
Architectural Review Demolition Subcommittee by Commissioner Martin seconded
by Chair Walton Approved unanimously 7-0
Motion to nominate Commissioner Powell as an alternate member of the Historic
and Architectural Review Demolition Subcommittee by Commissioner Powell
seconded by Chair Walton Approved unanimously 7-0
Public Wishing to Address the Board
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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 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 http;jfgov_( rT! 1zt_6, )geivtivn_c�rgLeatcgoryLboar`,s-commission-'-
E. At the time of posting no one had signed up to speak.
Legislative Regular Agenda
F. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the January 27,
2022, regular meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission —
Mirna Garcia, Program Manager
Motion to approve minutes by Commissioner Romero seconded by
Commissioner Nunn Approved unanimously 7-0
G. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Certificate of Appropriateness for an
addition that creates a new, or adds to an existing street facing facade at the
property located at 206 W. 2nd Street, bearing the legal description .226 acres, Lot
2 Block A Third and Rock Court Subdivision
Johnson presented the item to the commissioners.
The applicant is requesting HARC approval of a 8'x12' (96 square -foot), storage
building with an 8' tall shed roof with composite shingles. The accessory
building is located at the rear 9southside) building, 4' from the rear and 8' from
the side (eastern) property lines within the service drive. The siding is 3/8'
engineered wood siding.
Staff has reviewed the request in accordance with the Unified Development
Code (UDC) and other applicable codes. Staff has determined that the proposed
request complies with 7 out of 8 criteria established in UDC Section 3.13.030 for a
Certificate of Appropriateness, as outlined in the attached Staff Report. 1 of the 8
criteria were not applicable to the proposed project.
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As required by the Unified Development Code (UDC), two (2) signs were posted
on -site. As of the publication date of this report, staff has received 0 written
comments in favor and 0 in opposition to the request.
The applicant did not have anything else to add to the presentation.
Commissioner Nunn asked if this was already built. Staff clarified that it was.
Chair Walton asked if this unit was in the back, south side of the building. Staff
clarified that it was. Shed is at the rear of the property.
Commissioner Romero asked the distance between the property line. If it is on
the setback. Zero setbacks as clarified by staff. The unit is 4ft from setback of
property.
Chair Walton opened the Public Hearing.
There was no public comment.
Chair Walton closed the Public Hearing.
Motion to accept as presented by the applicant by Commissioner Nunn
seconded by Commissioner Romero. Approved unanimously 7-0
H. Updates, Commissioner questions, and comments — Sofia Nelson, Planning
Director
Commissioner Nunn requested that each of the commissioners introduce
themselves as there are new members.
Commissioner Burns requested more information on a specific property on
Church St. Staff to follow-up on this property.
Commissioner asked about time after COA, Staff clarified that it expires after 24
months.
Commissioner Romero asked about lighting on Gumbos. Staff to follow-up on
this item.
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Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Romero seconded by Commissioner Davis
Approved unanimously 7-0
The meeting adjourned at 6:38pm
alton, Chair
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