HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes HARC 10.27.2022Minutes of the
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, October 27, 2022
The Georgetown Historic and Architectural Review Commission met on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at
6:00 PM at Council and Court Building, 510 W 9th Street.
The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If
you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the
ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please
contact the City Secretary's Office, at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512)
930-3652 or City Hall at 808 Martin Luther King, Jr Street for additional information; TTY users route
through Relay Texas at 711.
The following Members were in attendance:
Present were: Lawrence Romero, Linda C Burns, Michael J Walton, Pierce P Macguire, Alton
Martin, Jennifer Powell, William J Harris
Chair Walton attended this meeting; however, he was acting as an applicant for Item 1.13. He was not
present on the dais and did not vote on any items on this agenda.
1. Regular Session
1.A Meeting Minutes
Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the October 13, 2022,
regular HARC meeting. - Jessica Lemanski, Planning Specialist
Jessica Lemanski stated that the attendance portion of the posted minutes includes
previous HARC Commissioners that were not present at the meeting, including Arthur
Brown, Pam Mitchell, Josh Schroeder, Amanda Parr, Terri Asendorf Hyde, Catherine
Morales, Faustine E Curry, Steve Johnson, and Robert McCabe. The minutes have
been corrected to reflect the accurate attendance.
Moved by Lawrence Romero; seconded by Jennifer Powell to Approve the amended
minutes.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Lawrence Romero, Linda C Burns, Pierce P Macguire, Alton Martin, Jennifer
Powell, William J Harris
Voting Against: None
1.13 2022-49-COA - 224 E. 8th Street
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness
(COA) new signage that is inconsistent with the applicable guidelines for the property
located at 224 E. 8th Street, bearing the legal description of 0.3306 acres, being Lots 1 &
2, Block 9, Glasscock Addition (2022-49-COA) — Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation
and Redevelopment Manager
Maddison O'Kelley presented the staff report.
Michael Walton, Applicant, approached the podium to address the Commission and
noted that all of the design guideline criteria were met except for one, which was not
compliant in order to assist in the visibility of the sign from downtown.
Vice -Chair Burns asked what the typical width is for a sidewalk. O'Kelley established
that sidewalks in the historic district range in size, but commercial sidewalks have a
minimum of 6 feet. O'Kelley noted that this sidewalk is unusually small compared to
others downtown.
Commissioner Romero asked if the sign will be lit in the future. Walton established that the
sign itself will not be illuminated, but they may put some lights on the outside to the
building to aid in safety.
Commissioner Powell commented that the sign, paired with the size of the structure
and its unique location, all add to the character. The sign is not overwhelming, but is
still visible.
Vice Chair Burns opened and closed the Public Hearing with no speakers coming forth.
Moved by Pierce P Macguire; seconded by William J Harris to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Lawrence Romero, Linda C Burns, Pierce P Macguire, Alton Martin, Jennifer
Powell, William J Harris
Voting Against: None
l.0 Staff Report
Updates, Commissioner questions, and comments -- Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
There were no updates for the Commission at this time.
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 on the
table at the entrance to the meeting room. Clearly print your name and the letter of the item on which you wish to
speak and present it to the Board Liaison prior to the start of the meeting. You will be called forward to speak
when the Board considers that item. Only persons who have delivered the speaker form prior to the meeting being
called to order may speak. Speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to speak. If you wish to speak for six
minutes, it is permissible to use another requestor's granted time to speak. No more than six minutes for a
speaker may be granted. The requestor granting time to another speaker must also submit a form and be
present at the meeting.
On a subject not posted on the agenda: A request must be received by the Advisory Board or Commission
Liaison prior to the day the agenda for this mee ng is posted. Each speaker will be given three minutes to
address the Board or Commission members. No action can be taken.
Adjournment
These minutes were approved at the meeting of
C air
tes