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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes HARC 5.26.2022City of Georgetown, Texas Historic and Architectural Review Commission Minutes May 26, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Council and Courts Building 510 West 9th Street Georgetown, TX 78626 Members Present: Michael Walton, Chair; Linda C. Burns, Vice -Chair; Lawrence Romero; Tom W. Davis, Karalei Nunn, Alternate Williams "Jud" Harris Members Absent: Jennifer Powell, Alton Martin, Alternate Pierce P. Macguire Staff present: Tadd Phillips, Interim Planning Director; Nat Waggoner, Assistant Director; Meredith Johnson; Kimberly Spencer, Development Administration Program Manager Meeting called to order by Chair Walton at 6:03 pm. 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 http://government.georgetown.org/category/boards-commissions/. A At the time of posting, no persons had signed up to address the Board. Legislative Regular Agenda B Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the May 12, 2022, regular meeting of the Historic and Architectural Committee - Kimberly Spencer, Development Administration Program Manager Motion to approve Item B as presented by Commissioner Davis. Second by Commissioner Burns. Approved unanimously 6-0. C Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for new residential (infill) construction for the property located at 510 E. 7th Street bearing the legal description Lot 1, Block 36, Glasscock Addition (2021-67-COA). -- Meredith Johnson, consultant Meredith Johnson presented staff report. Johnson reviewed the applicants request to construct a new house on a vacant parcel. The new house is proposed to be 3,457 sq. ft. that will contain approximately 2,961 sq. ft. of living space, a 325 sq. ft. attached garage, and 171 sq. ft. of covered Historic and Architectural Review Commission Page t of 7 Meeting: May 26, 2022 patio and porch space. Johnson summarized the historical progression of the lot and the historical resource survey status of the homes surrounding the empty lot. At the April 14, 2022, meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission, the Commission shared concerns of architectural features such as windows not matching and fagade coming across as flat due to the garage placement/aesthetics. Additionally, the Commission recommended the applicant review setbacks and consider opportunities for more creativity in design to fit the character of the District. Johnson presented on the proposed windows. Outlined 4.14.22 conceptual plan and newly proposed 5.26.2022 conceptual plan as it pertains to window design/character and primary fagade, including siding (shingle -like), materials, garage size, awnings, and roof line/character. Johnson proceeded to outline overall proposed materials and reviewed compliance with the Approval Criteria. Staff has determined that the proposed project complies with 31 of the 38 applicable Historic District Design Guidelines in Chapter 3 as detailed below in the Applicable Design Guidelines and meets 4 of the 6 applicable criteria established in UDC Section 3.13,030 for a Certificate of Appropriateness. Applicant was present and available to address questions. Chance Leigh addressed the commission. Leigh spoke to the pieces of criteria that did not comply. He continued to share thedifficulty of the lot and the restrictions as it pertains to front/back setbacks and easements. He continued to discuss proposed window material, Fiberex. From an availability standpoint, accessibility is very low due to lead time and material shortage. Commissioner Romero asked for additional information on the Fiberex windows. Leigh noted that the Fiberex windows would be Anderson branded windows and would be comprised of 40% recycled wood and 60% polymer. Commissioner Romero asked for clarification on if the Fiberex windows would expand/contract? Leigh is uncertain of the long term effects of this material. Commissioner Nunn requested clarification on if there is room to increase the entry porch and if the porch can come inward toward the garage. Leigh shared that there may be possible concerns regarding impervious cover but can make that consideration. Chair Walton opened the Public Hearing and closed it with no speakers coming forth. Motion to approve Item C with the following conditions (Criteria F3: Expand the width of the porch inward toward the garage to 19ft, Criteria F13: Expand the width of the columns to Historic and Architectural Review Commission Page 2 of 7 Meeting: May 26, 2022 18'x18', bring the roof vent on the gable up to scale) as presented by Commissioner Harris. Open discussion. Commissioners discussed removing the condition of expanding the front porch width. Motion to amend the original motion to Approve with the following conditions (Criteria F13: Expand the width of the columns to 18'x18', bring the roof vent on the gable up to scale) by Commissioner Harris. Second by Commissioner Nunn. Approved unanimously 6-0. D 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 facade for the property located at 709 Main Street, bearing the legal description of Lot 3 (S/PT), Block 40, City of Georgetown. --Meredith Johnson, consultant Meredith Johnson presented the staff report. She began by clarifying the applicants request to relocate the existing 3' x 8' door approximately 8' to the north and to separate one large window into two smaller windows. Johnson continued to share that essentially, the project will change the location of the left -most door from the center of the facade to the left side of the facade and replace the window adjacent to the door with two smaller windows. The rightmost door will remain in the same location, i.e. just right of center on the facade. The new space between the two doors will be reconstructed to match the existing storefront through the use of large picture -window panes and custom wood detailing. The layout of the new space between the doors will be similar to the re- created storefront found on 707 Main, also owned by the Sun. Applicant was present for questions and approached the podium. Clark Thurman shared the purpose of their request in greater detail. The applicant clarified that over the last three decades, newspaper publication has shifted from large printing presses to a more compact digital printing process. Some newspapers have decided to skip the printing process completely in favor of digital publication. Though the Sun will still provide both print and digital publications, the space needed to house its printing system can now be reduced. The renovation will allow the first and second floors of the 709 Main building to have separate entrances for future tenants. Staff has determined that the proposed project complies with 8 of the 10 applicable Historic District Design Guidelines in Chapter 1 as detailed below in the Applicable Design Guidelines. Based on these findings, staff recommends approval for this request. Chair Walton opened the floor for questions and comments from the commissioners. Commissioner Davis addresses building's originality and shared that the outside facade should not be jeopardized to meet interior needs. Commissioner Nunn asked for clarification on the historical nature of the building. The applicant shared that the building itself does not have a historical marker, however, the business is noted as historical. Historic and Architectural Review Commission Page 3 of-7 Meeting: May 26, 2022 Chair Walton opened the Public Hearing and closed it with no speakers coming forth. Motion to approve Item D as presented by Commissioner Romero. Second by Commissioner Burns. Approved 4-2 (Nunn/Davis against) E Updates, Commissioner questions, and comments. -Nat Waggoner, Asst. Planning Dir. - Long Range Waggoner presented updates to the commission. He discussed the previously approved COA from March 2022 for 1903 S Church. Waggoner noted the history of the COA and shared that the chief building officer issued a stop work order submitted on May 18, 2022. This violation has been turned over for enforcement and is now a municipal issue. When work is done outside of the approved COA, in this case, the project will need to come back to the demolition subcommittee to seek approval for demolition. HARC will need to approve or deny the demolition. Waggoner will be contacting HARC and the demolition subcommittee once an application has been received. Commissioner Bums asked for clarification on what options HARC/demolition subcommittee will have once this item has been presented to the committee. Waggoner shared that the choices will be to approve, deny, approved with conditions, or postpone. No further Questions/Comments. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Romero. Second by Commissioner Davis. Approved unanimously 6-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m. Walton, Chair Historic and Architectural Review Commission Meeting: May 26, 2022 Jennifer Powell, Secretary Page 4 of 7