HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes HARC 03.24.2022City of Georgetown, Texas
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
Minutes
March 24, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Council and Courts Building
510 West 91" Street Georgetown, TX 78626
Members Present: Michael Walton, Chair; Lawrence Romero, Tom W. Davis, Linda C.
Burns, Alton Martin, Jennifer Powell
Members Absent: Karalei Nunn
Alternate Members: Pierce P. Macguire
Staff Present: Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; Nat Waggoner, Assistant Planning
Director; Meredith Johnson, City of Georgetown Contract Planner, and Cindy Medrano,
Executive Assistant
Meeting called to order by Chair at 6:01pm
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Legislative Regular
B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the March 10,2022,
regular meeting of the Historic and Architectural Committee - Cindy Medrano,
Administrative Assistant
Motion to approve the minutes by Commissioner Romero seconded by
Commissioner Martin Approved unanimously 6-0-1 Commissioner Nunn Absent
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C. Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Certificate of Appropriateness:
e replacing a historic architectural feature with a non -historic
architectural feature;
® a 12'-4" setback encroachment into the 20'-0" front setback to allow the
addition of a porch 7' 8" from the front (west) property line;
® a 11'-0" setback encroachment into the required 15'-0" side street (north)
setback to allow a residential addition 4'-0" from the side (north)
property line;
® a 10'-0" encroachment into the required 25'-0" street -facing garage
setback for the construction of a detached carport 15'-0" from the side
(north) property line;
® and an addition that creates a new, or adds to an existing street facing
facade
® for the property located at 1903 S. Church Street, bearing the legal
description .165 acres, Block 4 (W/PT), Southside Addition. (2022-8-
C®A). Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
This item was presented after Item D as requested by Chair Walton.
Staff presented this item. The applicant is seeking several changes to the current structure.
Front Porch: The proposed project will alter the current, original front of the
primary structure by altering the porch from the north side of the house to the
south side of the house. The alteration to the facade will extend the recessed
porch out, towards Church Street, by adding a set of stairs.
Window Replacement: The applicant is seeking to replace existing wood
windows with single hung vinyl windows. Should the front porch alterations be
approved the existing porch would be enclosed and an additional window on
the north facade (17 1/2 Street facade) will be added and two new windows will
be installed on the west facade (Church Street facade) in a more pronounced
fashion given the existing windows are located within the recessed porch.
Carport Construction: The applicant is seeking to construct a 18' long by
19'wide, including eaves, carport on the eastern most end of the subject property.
The height will be a peak of 12 feet and the carport will be supported by 6"x6"
posts with cement fiber boards and trim and include a standing seam metal roof.
The access to this carport would be located off 17 1/2Street and utilize an existing
curb cut. The applicant is proposing to locate this property within the required
setback and as a result is seeking a 10'-0" encroachment into the required 25'-0"
street -facing garage setback for the construction of a detached carport 15'-0" from
the side (north) property line. The proposed carport will adhere to the required
10' rear setback.
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• Garage addition and remodel to guest house: The existing garage is
approximately 270 square feet in size and serves as a 1 1/2 detached car garage. It
is not listed on the HRS but does provide for a street facing fagade for 171/2
Street. The existing garage is located within the required street side setback, with
the closest part of the garage located within approximately 4 feet of the property
line. The applicant is proposing to expand the existing garage to 300 square
feet; increasing the length of the garage from 20 feet to 23 feet. From a street
facing fagade the applicant is proposing to utilize a cement fiber siding and
install a vinyl window to match the proposed windows on the primary home.
• Addition to the primary home: The applicant is seeking to make two additions
to the rear of the primary home. The additions including an extension of the
living space and the construction of a small back porch. The proposed back
porch is approximately 12' in length from the existing house and approximately
5' in width. The south side of the house is a non -street facing facade and will be
the side of the home where the primary living space addition is most visible. The
rear addition is approximately 450 square feet in size (25'X 18') and generally not
visible from Church Street.
• Exterior Material Change (HPO approval): The applicant is seeking to replace
the existing asbestos shingles with horizontal fiber cement lap siding with a 7"
reveal.
• Roof Material Change (HPO approval): A new metal standing seam roof is
proposed for replacement of the existing roof.
Staff has reviewed the request and found that the proposed setback encroachments
along 17th 1/2 Street and construction of a carport and additions to the rear of the
primary structure are in general compliance with the design guidelines. The proposed
windows do not appear to meet the design guidelines outlined for the material of
windows. The alterations to the front porch and front yard setback encroachment
appear to alter the historic integrity of the structure.
Representatives for the applicants (architect and contractor) addressed the
Commission and were available to answer questions.
Chair Walton opened the Public Hearing.
Brad Burns, 1905 S. Church St., spoke in favor of the project.
Liz Weaver, 122 S. Main St., received 3 minutes from Ron Weaver. She is opposed
to the project.
Chair Walton closed the Public Hearing.
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Motion for approval with condition for windows to meet guidelines of section
3.5.G.3 by Commissioner Romero seconded by Commissioner Martin 6-1-1
Commissioner Nunn Absent. Commissioner Burns Opposed.
D. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of
Appropriateness (COA) for a new fence for the property located at 705 E 3rd St.,
bearing the legal description of 1.32 ACRES, BLOCK 4, of the SHELL
ADDITION. (2022-18-COA)- Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
As requested by Chair Walton, this item went before Item C.
Staff presented this item. The applicant requested HARC approval of a new fence
design along the property line. The proposed fence would be 4' in height, with
wood and hog wire materials privacy fence that would align with the perimeter
of the property and would enclose the side, rear, and front yards with a
continuous fence.
The proposed fence is in general compliance with the design guidelines on
location, height, and transparency. The subject property is a large lot with a
structure of high historic integrity (high priority on historic resource survey). The
location of the structure on a full city block presents a challenge for fencing, as it
is seen from all sides. The materials recommended by the design guidelines do
appear to have the opportunity to create a higher degree of design compatibility
for this structure and lot than the requested materials may achieve.
The applicants, Dustin & Elizabeth Norman, addressed the Commission and were
available to answer questions.
Chair Walton opened the Public Hearing.
No Public Comments.
Chair Walton closed the Public Hearing.
Motion to approve as presented by Commissioner Davis seconded by
Commissioner Powell. Approved unanimously 6-0-1 Commissioner Nunn Absent
E. Conceptual Review of a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for the
replacement of a historic architectural feature with a non -historic architectural
feature for property located at 509 S. Page 1 of 108 Myrtle, bearing the legal
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description of Glasscock Addition, BLOCK 15, Lot 6-7(PTS. (2022-16-COA) -Sofia
Nelson, Planning Director
The applicant is requesting HARC approval of a material change from board and batten
siding to James Hardie cement board. The subject property is identified as a medium
priority resource on the Historic Resource Survey. The historic resource survey does not
identify a particular architectural style but does note a construction date of
approximately1910 and does identify window and porch alterations.
The property owner started work without a permit and is seeking to come into
compliance with the required Certificate of Appropriateness. A conceptual review was
requested by the applicant to gain as much feedback from the Commission prior to
moving forward with their request. Given work commenced before permitting was
issued the structure is currently covered in plastic house wrap to protect it from the
weather and other elements.
The applicant, Tammy Kress, addressed the Commission and was available to answer
questions.
This item to come back to the Commission at a future meeting.
F. Updates, Commissioner questions, and comments. - Sofia Nelson, Planning
Director
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Romero seconded by Commissioner Davis
Approved unanimously 6-0-1 Commissioner Nunn Absent
The meeting adjourned at 7:49pm
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