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Historic and Architectural Review Commission
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, September 14, 2023
The Georgetown Historic and Architectural Review Commission met on Thursday, September 14,
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, William J Harris
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1. Regular Session
1.A Meeting Minutes
Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the Austin 24, 2023
regular meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Committee -- Jessica Lemanski,
Associate Planner
Commissioner Maguire requested to amend the minutes to note that Item 1.13 was
approved (3-2) with himself voting in favor.
Moved by Evan Hein; seconded by Alton Martin to Approve the update to the meeting
minutes to include Pierce Maguire voting in favor of the motion for Item 1.B.. Motion
Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Lawrence Romero, Evan Hein, Pierce P Macguire, Alton Martin, Jennifer
Powell, William J Harris
Voting Against: None
1.B 2023-39-COA (1310 Olive Street)
Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness
(COA) for a new fence that is inconsistent with the overlay district's characteristics and
applicable guidelines for the property located at 1310 Olive Street, bearing the legal
description of .66 acres out of the (S/PT) of Block 32, Snyder Addition. (2023-39-COA) —
Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation and Redevelopment Manager
Maddison O'Kelley presented the staff report.
Gary Thompson, 1310 Olive St., approached the podium to address the Commission
and spoke to the request, the materials chosen, the lot's double frontage status, and
the proposed design.
Commissioner Powell asked if it was possible to space the posts of the fence farther
apart to allow more opacity. Thompson replied that it is not.
Commissioner Powell commented that she is concerned about the request for vinyl in
the district and the long term quality of the neighborhood if these requests become more
frequent. Commissioner Romero echoed her comments.
Discussion on vinyl material.
Chair Walton noted that the proposal being seen tonight is not one of the options
presented at the conceptual review of this project. Discussion on what was presented at
the conceptual review of this project.
Commissioner Walton noted that he does not have an issue with the height of the
fence and appreciates the lattice work.
Commissioner Burns noted that she is hesitant to allow vinyl in Old Town, much less a
registered historic district, and she believes this is the last place exceptions should be
made. She is concerned with the proposed setback and location of the fence, as well as
the materials.
Commissioner Hein noted that he has issue with the proposed materials, and does not
believe it is in keeping with the historic nature of the neighborhood.
Discussion on UDC and Design Guidelines.
Chair Walton opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forth.
Moved by Alton Martin to Approve the first staff recommendation.
Motion Lack of Second: 0- 0
Voting For: None
Voting Against: None
Moved by Evan Hein; seconded by Linda C Burns to Approve the 6 foot height request
with the condition of a 6 foot setback from the property line on Maple Street and denial of
the vinyl material for the entirety of the fence.. Motion Approved: 4- 3
Voting For: Linda C Burns, Evan Hein, Pierce P Macguire, Jennifer Powell
Voting Against: Lawrence Romero, Michael J Walton, Alton Martin
1.0 Training and Discussion on Sign Regulations in the Historic Overlay Districts
Training on sign regulations presented by staff with discussion -- Maddison O'Kelley,
Preservation and Redevelopment Manager
Maddison O'Kelley presented the Sign Regulations training.
Chair Walton asked if open/closed signs require a COA. O'Kelley noted that it is required
within the guidelines since it contributes to window signage.
Commissioner Powell asked if there are any regulations regarding the proximity of
temporary sandwich board signs to the associated business. O'Kelley explained that
those could be considered off -site signage. Discussion on UDC rewrite possibly
addressing signage regulations.
Discussion on non -conforming signs. Commissioner Romero requested uniformity for
signs in the Design Guidelines.
No action was taken by the Commission on this item.
1.D Staff Report
Updates, Commissioner questions, and comments -- Maddison O'Kelley, Preservation
and Redevelopment Manager
Maddison O'Kelley established that the September 28th HARC meeting will be cancelled
for the Planning Department Boards and Commissions Training Session.
Adjournment
The nu s were ap oved at the meeting of
Chair