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Home My WebLink AboutHARC Purpose and Duties 5 13 14Residential Rental Properties - Historic and Architectural Review Commission City Council Workshop 5.13.14 1 Agenda City Vision/Council Focus Areas Powers and Duties By-Laws/Board Membership UDC/Design Guidelines Appeals Process Performance Measures Future Training Outline for Commission/ Next Steps 2 HARC Role in the City of Excellence Economic Development Protection of property values in district Business attraction to downtown Resource for adaptive reuse City of Georgetown 3 HARC Role in the City of Excellence Signature Destination Historic Preservation Uniqueness of Character 4 Powers and Duties of HARC – Section 2.50.010 Membership Commissioners in Training Up to 3 appointed NOT alternates or proxies Eligible to be appointed to commission if a vacancy arises Commissioners 7 5 Powers and Duties of HARC – Section 2.50.010 - Membership Commissioners Either registered voters OR owners of historic property (either in districts or on the resources survey) Categories (max of two) Licensed architect Landscape architect, planner or urban designer Historian or experience in historic preservation Developer, contractor or realtor Property owner or non-owner tenant within Downtown Overlay 6 Powers and Duties of HARC – Section 2.50.040 Duties Make recommendations to Council on designation of historic sites or districts Act and assist Council in formulating relevant design guidelines Approve or disapprove Certificates of Design Compliance Upon request – render guidance and advice 7 Powers and Duties of HARC – Section 2.50.040 Duties Upon request, render guidance and advice on new construction, restoration, alteration or maintenance of historic resources and other buildings within historic districts Perform any other functions requested by the Council 8 Powers and Duties of HARC – Section 2.50.050 Delegation HARC may delegate review of minor projects (as defined by HARC) to either HARC subcommittee (at least 3 members) City staff as designated by the City Manager Note: HARC discussed and chose NOT to delegate review of minor projects at this time (may reconsider in the future) 9 HARC By-Laws - Officers Chair is appointed by Mayor/Council Other officers elected by a majority vote of members at the March meeting after appointments Officers serve for one year period 10 HARC By-Laws - Meetings Monthly meetings once a month on the same week, day of week, time and place May change once a year in March after appointment process, by vote of the commission Agenda Chair, Planning Director, Historic Preservation Officer, City Manager/designee, or Commissioners may place item on agenda 11 HARC By-Laws - Meetings Special meetings Called by the Chair or by request of 3 members Quorum – majority of members (at least 4) Note that CDCs (by the UDC) require a majority of the total commission for approval (in other words, 4 “affirmative votes” 12 HARC By-Laws – Meetings/Conduct Conduct City Council Meeting Rules and Procedures (Georgetown Code Chapter 2.24) Chair or Vice Chair (in absence of the chair) calls meeting to order Upon absences of both, liaison calls meeting to order and the group elects a temporary chair 13 HARC By-Laws – Meetings/Conduct Parliamentary Procedure – Robert’s Rules of Order (see handout) Special note on “Tabling Items” UDC 3.13.060 – HARC Final Action Final action on the application shall be completed within 45 days of the application unless the applicant agrees to extend the time. 14 References and Resources 15 Local Government Code Chapter 211 Permits cities to establish districts for construction or reconstruction, alterations or repairs Can include purposes for preserving and protecting areas of historical, cultural or architectural importance or significance 16 UDC 3.13 – Certificates of Design Compliance Historic Overlay District Downtown Overlay District Old Town Overlay District Green – Historic Overlay District Red – Downtown Overlay District Yellow – Old Town Overlay District 17 Overlay Districts Downtown Protect the aesthetic and visual character of the Town Square Old Town Preserve and Protect historic structures and maintain a residential appearance along South Austin and University Avenues, and to maintain the integrity of the historic character of the area 18 Overlay Districts Historic Overlay Preserves areas, structures, and landmarks for historical or cultural significance 19 UDC 3.13 – Certificates of Design Compliance - Applicability Non Single-Family and Non Two-Family structures If it requires a site plan When the work includes moving, demolishing, reconstructing, restoring or alteration of the exterior of any structure beyond ordinary maintenance and repairs 20 UDC 3.13 – Certificates of Design Compliance - Applicability Single and Two-Family Residential If it affects front façade of existing facility Exceeds height or setback limitations 21 UDC 3.13 – Certificates of Design Compliance - Applicability Any development in Historic Overlay Any development within Downtown Overlay Residential, Commercial or vacant property used as, or changing to, commercial use in the Old Town Overlay 22 UDC 3.13 – Certificates of Design Compliance - Applicability Demolition or relocation of any structure on the List of Priority Structures Any addition or new construction in the Old Town Overlay District that: Residential – Additions to street facing façade If home exceeds 30 feet in height If the homeowner wishes to go beyond a 10 foot side setback and a 15 foot rear setback Floor to area ratio exceeds .65 23 UDC 3.13 – CDC for Demolition - Applicability No building within any of the Overlay districts or on the “List of Priority Structures” can be demolished without a CDC If HARC does not approve, delay period begins and applicant has to address criteria Up to 365 day delay, depending upon the structure Allows time to find alternatives to demolition 24 Historic Resources Survey High priority structure Eligible for Federal or State Designation Significant contribution to local history Medium priority structure Contributing resource for historic district Strong examples of local building styles Low priority structures Eligible for historic status (pre-1964) May have been significantly altered 25 Administrative Review Landscaping Residential Fences Exterior Paint Colors (residential properties in Downtown Overlay) Demolition of a non-historic accessory structure 26 HARC Decisions HARC Reviews application, report and conducts hearing - Final action to be taken on application within 45 days of hearing unless applicant agrees to extension Vote – approved by majority vote of all members of HARC = 4 members 27 HARC Appeals Final action on CDCs may be appealed to City Council, if request submitted within 30 days of HARC final action Appeal Hearing to be set for next available council meeting (time for public notice) 28 HARC Appeals Burden of Proof in Appeals HARC action presumed to be valid – person filing the appeal must present sufficient evidence and have the burden to justify a reversal of action being appealed A majority vote of council members present at appeal shall be required to finalize action 29 Design Guidelines Adopted By Council Specify design criteria and Guidelines Preserve/Repair Architectural Features Historic Building Materials Individual Building Elements Additions and Alterations Site Design Signage 30 Design Guidelines Specify design criteria and Guidelines Awnings and Canopies Color in Overlay Districts Infill Construction Historic Overlay Downtown Overlay Old Town Overlay 31 Results - Downtown Zone Values 32 Results - Sales Tax TO BE ADDED 33 Next Steps - Staff Work Plan Consistency on Application materials Customer bulletin/application checklist Staff reports will clearly define HARC purview Paul Zucker – planning consultant on processes (six to eight months) Customer forum (held 2/5; feedback from applicants) Reporting back to commission on completed CDCs and/or issues Proposal for residential infill guidelines Reporting to the Council and other Boards 34 Next Steps - Commission Work Plan Consistency Decisions based upon Guidelines Call for clarification when needed Discussion at the dais/commission meetings Community Outreach - to be better utilized as a resource to proactively address preservation rather than reactive 35 Commission Work Plan Communication with other Boards and Council Self Assessment for Commissions (National Trust Publication) Training 36 Next Steps - Commission Training Plan Design Guidelines (Renée Hanson completed in March) Field Trip (New Braunfels Commission) UDC Review Process (Planning staff) International Building Codes (CBO) Adaptive Reuse (THC – Main Street) ADA Compliance for Historic Buildings (CBO) 37 Next Steps - Commission Training Plan ADA Compliance for Historic Buildings (CBO) Site Plan Reviews (Planning staff) National Register of Historic Places Designation 38 Questions? 39