HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes HARC 05.11.2023Minutes of the
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, May 11, 2023
The Georgetown Historic and Architectural Review Commission met on Thursday, May 11, 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, Michael J Walton, Evan Hein, Pierce P Macguire, Alton
Martin, Jennifer Powell
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1. Regular Session
1.A Meeting Minutes
Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the April 27th, 2023
regular meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission. -- Jessica
Lemanski, Planning Specialist
Moved by Lawrence Romero; seconded by Evan Hein to Approve the minutes from the
April 27th, 2023 meeting.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Lawrence Romero, Linda C Burns, Michael J Walton, Evan Hein, Pierce
P Macguire, Alton Martin, Jennifer Powell
Voting Against: None
1.B 2023-13-COA (406 W. 8th Street)
Public Hearing and Possible Action on a Certificate of Appropriateness for a request for
new building construction (detached shade structure and outdoor stage) for the property
located at 406 W 8th Street bearing the legal description of 1.323 acres out of Block 48,
Lots 1-8, City of Georgetown (2023-13-COA) - Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation and
Redevelopment Manager
Maddison O'Kelley presented the staff report.
Commissioner Burns asked abotu the content of the letter of opposition. O'Kelley
explained that the letter cited concerns related to water supply and the development of
facilities in the downtown. The letter was submitted after the agenda was posted and
therefore not included in the agenda packet.
Chair Walton requested clarification on the approval criteria concerning the Downtown
Master Plan and the residential surroundings. O'Kelley explained that the design
guidelines recommend development sharing the block with residential areas be
compatible with those residential forms. The subject property has surrounding buildings
that are residential in form, but are used commercially.
Chair Walton opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth.
Moved by Lawrence Romero; seconded by Alton Martin to Approve 2023-13-COA as
presented.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Lawrence Romero, Linda C Burns, Michael J Walton, Evan Hein, Pierce
P Macguire, Alton Martin, Jennifer Powell
Voting Against: None
1.0 2023-4-COA (1601 E. 17th Street)
Public Hearing and Possible Action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to
allow an addition that creates a new, or adds to an existing street facing fagade for the
property located at 1601 E. 17th Street, bearing the legal description of Lots 3 & 4, Block
9, Nolen Addition (2023-4-COA) - Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation and Redevelopment
Manager
Maddison O'Kelley presented the staff report.
Commissioner Romero asked if the windows are vinyl because they are not street -facing.
O'Kelley clarified that although the windows are not street -facing, they are applicable
within the request and do not comply with the design guidelines, which specify that the
materials need to be a material other than vinyl. Emory Chase, Owner, approached the
podium to address the Commission and clarified that the intention is to match exactly what
is on the house currently, but he is unsure if the current windows are vinyl.
Commissioner Powell asked if there is adequate spacing to set the proposed garage
back further than the front fagade. Chase confirmed yes, the garage could be moved
back 10-15 feet.
Discussion on the hallway connection between the addition and the existing structure.
O'Kelley explained that the application initially proposed an accessory structure larger
than 25% of the principal structure. The hallway connection between the buildings
allowed this to qualify as an addition rather than an accessory structure.
Discussion on options for meeting the design guidelines.
Commissioner Hein noted that the design guidelines state that a carport or garage should
be on the rear of the property, and the applicant may consider using space from the
existing carport to comply with the guidelines.
Chair Walton opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth.
Commissioner Romero commented that he is concerned with the proposed garage and
why it is being proposed when the property already has a carport. Commissioner Romero
asked if there are other examples of a carport and garage on the same property. O'Kelley
noted that it is not commonly seen in the historic districts.
Moved by Evan Hein; seconded by Linda C Burns to Continue Item 1.0 to the June 22nd
meeting.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Lawrence Romero, Linda C Burns, Michael J Walton, Evan Hein, Pierce
P Macguire, Alton Martin, Jennifer Powell
Voting Against: None
1.D 2022-67-COA (402 Elm Street)
Public Hearing and Possible Action on a request to allow a demolition that results in the
reduction of square footage of the existing structure and an addition that adds to a street -
facing fagade for the property located at 402 Elm Street, bearing the legal description of
0.17 acres out of Lot 1, Block 14, Glasscock Addition (2022-67-COA) — Maddison
O'Kelley, Preservation and Redevelopment Manager
Maddison O'Kelley presented the staff report.
Commissioner Hein asked for clarification on the roof height. O'Kelley established that
the proposed roof is 7 inches taller than the house, but still generally compliant with the
original structure.
Commissioner asked if the new garage, which will be replacing the demolished one,
would be facing in the same direction, and if the proposed square windows are not
street facing. O'Kelley confirmed yes to both questions. The windows are proposed to
be 100% fiberglass.
Commissioner Powell asked if there are looming standards within the guidelines.
Maddison explained that there are looming standards in Section 3.4.C.0 of the
Design Guidelines.
Moved by Pierce P Macguire; seconded by Alton Martin to Approve both requests as
presented.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Lawrence Romero, Linda C Burns, Michael J Walton, Evan Hein, Pierce
P Macguire, Alton Martin, Jennifer Powell
Voting Against: None
1. E Staff Report
Updates, Commissioner questions, and comments - Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation
and Redevelopment Manager
Maddison O'Kelley provided the Commission with updates on properties that have
been found to be noncompliant with the Design Guidelines.
O'Kelley reminded the Commissioner that there is a Demolition Sub -Committee
Meeting agenda that will be posted tomorrow for 1205 Maple St.
Discussion on signs in Old Town.
Adjournment
These minutes were approved at the meeting of
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