HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes HARC 02.09.2023Minutes of the
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, February 9, 2023
The Georgetown Historic and Architectural Review Commission met on Thursday, February 9, 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: Michael J Walton, Evan Hein, Pierce P Macguire, Alton Martin, Jennifer Powell,
William J Harris
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Board or Commission members. No action can be taken.
Regular Session
1.A Meeting Minutes
Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the January 26th, 2023
regular meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Committee. -- Jessica
Lemanski, Planning Specialist
Chair Walton established that there were not enough Commissioners present able to
vote on this item.
Moved by Evan Hein; seconded by Pierce P Macguire to Continue Item 1.A to the
February 23rd HARC Meeting.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Michael J Walton, Evan Hein, Pierce P Macguire, Alton Martin,
Jennifer Powell, William J Harris
Voting Against: None
1.B 2022-59-COA (1803 Ash Street)
Public Hearing and Possible Action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness
(COA) for replacement of a historic architectural feature with a non -historic
architectural feature at the property located at 1803 Ash Street, bearing the legal
description of 0.22 acres out of Block 14 (pt), Southside Addition. (2022-59-COA) —
Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation and Redevelopment Manager
Maddison O'Kelley presented the staff report.
Chair Walton asked if the window is original to the structure. O'Kelley established that it was
unclear based on documents provided. Commissioner Alton explained that eh has received
correspondence from the previous owners of the property that the window is not original to
the structure.
Chair Walton opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth.
Moved by Evan Hein; seconded by Pierce P Macguire to Approve Item 1.13 as presented
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Michael J Walton, Evan Hein, Pierce P Macguire, Alton Martin,
Jennifer Powell, William J Harris
Voting Against: None
1.0 2022-61-COA (711 E. University)
Public Hearing and Possible Action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness
(COA) for New fence, railing or wall that is inconsistent with the overlay district's
characteristics and applicable guidelines at the property located at 711 E University,
bearing the legal description of 0.44 acres out of Block 2(SE/PT), Snyder Addition. (2022-
61-COA) — Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation and Redevelopment Manager
Maddison O'Kelley presented the staff report.
Discussion on proposed materials.
Chair Walton asked if the request meets the Design Guidelines in terms of materiality and
transparency. O'Kelley confirmed, yes. The only aspect of the request that does not
comply with the guidelines is the height of the fence.
Discussion on the rendering of the proposed fence in the presentation.
Tony Perez, Applicant, approached the podium to address the Commission and explained
that the materials for the fence are only produced in New Zealand, and so it is difficult to
obtain a proper photo example of the proposed materials. Perez explained that the steel
material proposed for the fencing eliminates the need for brackets and makes the design
cleaner.
Chair Walton opened the public hearing.
Peter Dana, 1101 Walnut St., approached the podium to address the Commission and
asked them to not override the Design Guidelines. He believes the fence height
limitation should be honored.
Chair Walton closed the public hearing.
Discussion on conflicts between the Old Town Design Guidelines and the UDC.
Alternate Williams explained that since the fence will be facing University, a heavily
trafficked street, and there is conflict between the UDC and Design Guidelines in this
case, he will vote to approve the item.
Chair Walton commented that we have seen several cases where there are conflicts
between the UDC and Design Guidelines, and the UDC Rewrite will hopefully address
and fix those issues.
Moved by Evan Hein; seconded by Pierce P Macguire to Approve Item 1.0 as presented.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Michael J Walton, Evan Hein, Pierce P Macguire, Alton Martin, Jennifer
Powell, William J Harris
Voting Against: None
Moved by Evan Hein; seconded by Pierce P Macguire to Approve Item 1.0 as presented.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Michael J Walton, Evan Hein, Pierce P Macguire, Alton Martin,
Jennifer Powell, William J Harris
Voting Against: None
Adjournment
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