HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes HARC 01.26.2023Minutes of the
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, January 26, 2023
The Georgetown Historic and Architectural Review Commission met on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at
6:00 PM at Council and Court Building, 510 W 9th Street.
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The following Members were in attendance:
Present were: Lawrence Romero, Linda C Burns, Karalei Nunn, Michael J Walton, Evan Hein,
William J Harris
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Regular Session
1.A Meeting Minutes
Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the December 8, 2022
regular HARC meeting. -- Jessica Lemanski, Planning Specialist
Moved by Karalei Nunn; seconded by Linda C Burns to Approve Item 1.A as presented.
Motion Approved: 4- 0
Voting For: Linda C Burns, Karalei Nunn, Michael J Walton, William J Harris
Voting Against: None
1.0 2022-54-COA (303 S. College Street)
Public Hearing and Possible Action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for
the following:
• an addition that creates or adds to a street facing fagade;
• removal of historic architectural features;
• new infill construction (detached garage);
• a 14' - 0" encroachment into the required 20' front setback to allow an addition 6' - 0"
from the front (north) property line and
• a 2'-10" setback encroachment into the required 10' rear setback to allow a detached
garage 7'-2" from the rear (south) property line,
for a property located as 303 S. College Street, bearing the legal description NW/PT of
Block 1 of the Shell Addition (2022-54-COA) - Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation and
Redevelopment Manager
Maddison O'Kelley presented the staff report.
Sydney Lemanski, Applicant, approached the podium to address the Commission and
spoke to the setback encroachments proposed for this project, explaining that the
design of the additions were created with the understanding of a different front and side
setback. Lemanski established that contextually, the front fagade of the property faces
S College St. despite the UDC specifying E 3rd as the front of the property.
Chair Walton asked if the garage could be moved north 10" to lessen the
encroachment. Lemanski established that that could be achieved.
Commissioner Nunn asked for clarification on the request for a 4-foot fence. O'Kelley
established that only in Old Town is fence height restricted to 3 feet. The design for this
COA request proposes a 4-foot privacy fence along E. 3rd Street.
Alternate Harris asked for clarification on approval criteria L and why it does not comply.
O'Kelley explained that there is an identified natural feature that necessitates the
encroachment into the setback. Commissioner Hein asked if there was a tree that is
being removed on the property. O'Kelley confirmed, yes.
Chair Walton opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth.
Moved by Karalei Nunn; seconded by Lawrence Romero to Approve Item 1.0 with the
condition that the north fence be limited to a height of 3 feet. Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Lawrence Romero, Linda C Burns, Karalei Nunn, Michael J Walton,
Evan Hein, William J Harris
Voting Against: None
1.13 2022-55-COA (City Parking Garage - 502 S. Main Street)
Public Hearing and Possible Action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for
the following:
. new commercial (infill) construction;
. 17'-5 1/4"and 1 V-10" building height increase from the required 40' maximum
building height at the property line fronting S. Main Street to allow a building
height of 5T-5 1/4" and 51'-10";
1T-5 1/4"and 1 V-10" building height increase from the required 40' maximum
building height at the property line fronting W. 6th Street to allow a building
height of 5T-5 1/4" and 51-10";
6-1" building height increase from the required 40' maximum building height at
the property line fronting S. Austin Avenue, to allow a building height of 46-1 ";
at the property located at 502 S. Main Street, bearing the legal description Lot 1-8,
Block 27, City of Georgetown (2022-55-COA) - Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation and
Redevelopment Manager
Maddison O'Kelley presented the changes made to the project since the last HARC
meeting.
Jennifer Bettiol, Applicant, approached the podium to address the Commission and
spoke to the requested changes that have been addressed in the latest design of the
parking garage, including a reduction in the stairwell height, massing and materials.
Chair Walton if the elevator goes to the top floor on Austin Ave. Bettiol established that
the elevator does not go to the top floor, but instead stops on the 3rd floor.
Chair Walton requested clarification on the waiver for the Courthouse View Corridor and
the recommended condition. O'Kelley explained that the approval for that waiver falls
under City Council's purview. O'Kelley also added that without adding the condition to
include the street furniture in the site plan, there would be no requirements to add it at
the time of the SDP approval due to the street furniture being a design requirement.
Commissioner Hein asked why there is only commercial space along Austin Avenue.
Bettiol established that parking spaces were maximized due to the constraints of the
site and requests from staff and Council. Art displays have been added on the
remaining facades to engage pedestrians.
Discussion on materials.
Alternate Harris asked when decisions on signage will be made. O'Kelley established
that signage will require a separate COA from HARC once those specifications have
been made.
Chair Walton opened the public hearing.
Larry Olson, 9th St., approached the podium to address the Commission and commended
the applicant on their changes to the design. Olson established that the square is in need
of parking, and the majority of neighbors he has spoken to are in favor of this project.
Chair Walton closed the public hearing.
Chair Walton commented that the nature of this project necessitates that certain
approval criteria are not compliant.
Moved by Lawrence Romero; seconded by Linda C Burns to Approve Item 1.13 with the
condition to include the street furniture in the site plan. Motion Approved: 5- 1
Voting For: Lawrence Romero, Linda C Burns, Karalei Nunn, Michael J Walton, William
J Harris
Voting Against: Evan Hein
1. D Staff Report
Updates, Commissioner questions, and comments
O'Kelley established that staff is appreciative of any reports of code violations by
residents and Commissioners and provided updates on two violations staff has been
working with property owners on to bring into compliance.
O'Kelley welcomed Evan Hein to the Commission.
O'Kelley announced that Commissioner Nunn's last meeting will be February 9th and
thanked her for her service to this Commission and the City of Georgetown.
Chair Walton spoke to the UDC Steering Committee, of which he is a member, and
requested his fellow HARC Commissioners to share any input they may have on the
UDC rewrite and its applicability to Old Town and the Historic Districts.
Adjournment
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