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06 - Minutes & Reports - Boards & CommissionsItem No. 6 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 9 2020 Present: Chris Dux- Chairman Laura Caffey- Vice Chairman Linda Vandiver- Secretary Matt Coyle Jennifer Long Glee Emmite Linda Knox, Council Liaison Cheri Bedford. HPO Absent: Guests: Skipper Steely Jeff Faber Mary Faber Gary Malone David Alarid 1. Chairman Dux called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. 2. November 11, 2020 meeting minutes were approved by acclamation. 3. Discussion and Possible Action on the following Certificates of Appropriateness A. 104 Bonham St, terra cotta repair on parapet wall, First National Bank. Applicant: Mr. David Alarid. Mr Alarid proposed to remove all pieces of terra cotta for repair or replacement and to reinstall back to original configuration. This project is on the roof level and includes all the decorative cast stone pieces, the roof cap, and banding under upper floor windows. Pieces of terra cotta are falling off the property due to water penetration causing loss of architectural pieces and a public hazard. The terra cotta must be repaired to prevent fixrther water penetration, preserve what is left and mitigate a public hazard. Mr Alarid explained it would be inspected, repaired and reinstalled. Commissioner Emmite asked how long the project would take to complete. Mr. Alarid stated he expects the project to take one year. Chairman Dux asked for clarification as to which pieces would be removed. Mr Alarid said all of the terra cotta would be removed including the roof cap, cast stone, and banding under the upper floor windows. Chairman Dux read the Design Standards for Paris Historic District information on terra cotta to clarify the proposal meet the standard. Hearing no further discussion Chairman Dux asked for a motion on the application. Commissioner Vandiver made the motion to approve the removal, repair and re -installation of the terra cotta on the First National Bank building. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Emmite, Motion Carried. Chairman Dux requested Mr. Alarid to look into the sealing of the terra cotta once it was completely reinstalled. B. 123 Bonham St, replacement store front. Historic Perkins Building. Applicant: Jeff and Mary Faber. Mr. Faber represented the application. He said when he made the application for a minor certificate of appropriateness for repair he thought he was doing the right thing. He stated that he didn't realize that he was doing a major undertaking. He stated he called the Ms. Bedford, and explained the project and received a minor certificate of appropriateness for replacement glass. He agreed there were changes, and his original application stated that he would be using wood trim, due to lack of materials and clips and the windows would be double pane glass, non -reflective, in door casings for stability. He said he thought this was a minor change compared to all the other projects going in downtown, and the whole project took 3 days. Chairman Dux explained the configuration of a historic storefront and that he realized there is a misunderstanding, and neither the staff nor applicant meant to do the wrong thing. Chairman Dux explained that a typical storefronts usually have narrow mullion to allow more visibility for displays in windows. Mr Faber then asked about the transom windows for future remodels, ADA accessibility, and replacement storefronts. Chairman Dux stated that the fresh remodel does look better, however it doesn't retain the character defining features of the downtown district. Mr. Faber and commission discussed vibrations from passing vehicles, concerns with lighting entering the windows, and how to mitigate that with a canopy. Chairman Dux asked for comments from the rest of the commission. Commissioner Caffey expressed surprise and she felt the remodel was a complete departure as far as character and style of the rest of the historic district. Her first impression was the window openings have the appearance of residential style fiberglass doors and looks as if they were inserted where there should have been windows. She referred to the National Registered Historic District designation and local landmark recognized by the state. She noted the modification to the storefront could hurt the designation of the district. She sympathized with the applicant, however there was nothing about the remodel that fits the district and it stands out with a totally different rhythm from what is going on in the rest of downtown. Chairman Dux gave Mr. Faber's a drawing of a storefront based on historic research that he had received from the Texas Historical Commission. Mr. Faber asked if he took what is there now and replaced it an appropriate sized window would that work. Commissioner Coyle helped explain that Mr Faber is asking if he took out what is existing presently and replace them with glass, and also reduce the size of the mullion supports if that would work. The commission could discuss the transom windows another time. Chairman Dux said yes he thought that would be a good compromise. Commissioner Caffey clarified the fagade needed to be a store front, and what was in there looks like residential doors. Mrs. Faber said they are doors. Mr. Faber explained that his minor COA description emailed to staff stated they were using metal door casings. Chairman Dux reiterated that there is a misunderstanding, and Mr. Faber felt that he had expressed his intentions to use door casings in his minor COA. However, the staff understood that they were replacing the windows with windows and changing the metal trim for wooden trim, and not doors with windows in them. Chairman Dux expressed the commission needed to find a solution that is mutually agreeable. One possibility would be to remove doors and put glass in its place. Commissioner Emmite asked if the commission could give a fagade grant to assist with the cost of any solutions. Cheri Bedford said she would check on funds available. Chairman Dux suggested the applicant get a rendering for the appropriate fagade from the Texas Main Street Program, and apply for a fagade grant to assist with repairs, and then bring an application back to the commission for review. Commissioner Emmite noted the applicant had changed the building entrance door as it is not a commercial door. Commissioner Caffey offered to provide architectural services to help the Faber's free of charge if everyone would not have any grievance. A motion was made by Commissioner Emmite to deny the Certificate of Appropriateness as presented, with the caveat that Mr. Faber receive new design rendering and bring it back to the commission along with a request for a fagade grant to assist with the cost. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Caffey, motion carried. C. 140 NE 1St ST- Window installation and fence addition. Applicant: Gary Malone. Mr Malone has purchased the property, and the windows were boarded up. His application included installing new windows in the front of the property. He is asking for aluminum display windows. The windows will have two or three divides, and glass He will also be fencing the property with a square tubing along the property lines. The fence will meet the design standards. Commissioner Coyle made the motion to approve the certificate of appropriateness as presented in regards to fencing, with the condition that the applicant meet with the historic preservation officer to select the appropriate glass. 4. Mr. Burchinal was not in attendance to present the Rent One, LLC Certificate of Appropriateness for 829 S. Main, 9 single family units. Commissioner Vandiver made a motion to table the application and Commissioner Emmite seconded the motion. Commissioner Caffey asked to represent the application as his designate as he couldn't get his building permits without the COA approval. Ms. Bedford called Skyler Burchinal to verify it would be OK to for Commissioner Caffey to represent his project since she was the architect. A motion was made to recuse Commissioner Caffey to present the project by Commissioner Vandiver and seconded by Commissioner Emmite, motion carried. Ms. Caffey represented Mr. Burchinal, contractor for the property owners of 829 S. Main. She explained the context of the housing in the area include large homes, midcentury homes, and multifamily apartments. The owners are including materials that are compatible with the materials in the area including wooden siding and dormers. Ms. Caffey said the intention was to make the apartment look like a large house, with a dormer over the main entrance. Chairman Dux noted the structure is a single story amidst several two story houses. Commissioners noted there will be pretreated fencing, but that can be approved in house as long as it meets the fencing standards. Commissioner Coyle makes a made a motion to approve the design as presented, seconded by Commissioner Long, motion carried. A motion was made to bring Ms. Caffey back to the commission by Commissioner Emmite. 5. Mr. Malone requested a 50% matching grant up to $2500 for replacement windows. Motion made to approve the grant request by Commissioner Emmite, seconded by Commissioner Coyle. Motion carried. 6. Ms. Bedford reviewed minor certificates of appropriateness, and informed the commission the Survey phase 2 would be going to City Council for approval on Monday December 14. 7. Commissioner Vandiver was elected Secretary for the commission. 8. Hearing no other items the commission adjourned at 5:50 p.m. Submitted by Cheri Bedford �. pprov da of �� VI i� 2020 `Chair REGULAR MEETING MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION WEDNESDAY Januar 13th 2021 _....... Present:..—_Absent: Chris Dux, Chairman Linda Knox, Council Liaison Laura Caffey, Vice Chair Cheri Bedford, HPO Linda Vandiver, Secretary Matt Coyle Glee Emmite Jennifer Long Ryan Matthews Julia Trina Crawford, Citv Staff: Chairman Dux called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. and welcomed Ryan Matthews. Meeting minutes for December 9, 2020 were approved by acclamation. Commissioner Caffey gave a status update on the property located at 123 Bonham owned by Jeff and Mary Faber. She made a site visit to assist the Faber's with their Certificate of Appropriateness amendments. Upon investigation, there was evidence of a wooden storefront. She working with them on an appropriate design to be presented at the February 2021 meeting. Chairman Dux led the commission in the review of Historic Preservation Commission Rules of Procedure. The original, and a version updated with new meeting times and signatures, was sent in the agenda packet to the commission. After review, the commission made note of revisions they felt were appropriate. Commissioner Emmite made the motion to approve the current updated version of the Rules of Procedure as presented. Commissioner Coyle seconded the motion. Motion carried. The commission will receive a revised copy with edits suggested at the February meeting. The commission reviewed some of the Historic Preservation Ordinance. Ideas on how to inform property owners the boundaries of the historic district, and education on the Historic Districts ordinances were discussed. Revisions to the Historic Preservation Rules of Procedure and outreach tools for property owners will be added to a future agenda. The meeting adjourn at 5:13 p.m. Respectfully submitted y Cheri Bedford Signed this,-" " day of , 2021 Chairman