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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7-10-00 HLC MinutesHISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION July 10, 2000 City Council Chambers - 3:30 p.m. The July 10, 2000, Historic Landmark Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Tracy Richardson. Commission members present: Commission members absent: Chairman Tracy Richardson Commissioner Leonie Bodin Commissioner Jamie Credle Commissioner Philip Long Commissioner Shaheen Farah Commissioner Ralph Jordan Commissioner Cathy Belt Vice Chairman Dale Hallmark Commissioner Denise Shelton Commissioner Terrence Holmes Commissioner Julia Levy Commissioner Marie Broussard Councilmembers present: Councilmember Andrew Cokinos Councilmember Lulu Smith Staff present: Nancy Nicholas, Recording Secretary; Cheryl Robinson, Senior Planner and Adina Abshire, Planning Technician APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Chairman Tracy Richardson asked if there were any changes or additions to the minutes. There being none, the minutes were accepted as mailed. REGULAR MEETING 1) CA-492: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to paint a house. Location: 2145 Hazel Applicant: Ralph and Virginia Jordan Ms. Cheryl Robinson, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Historic Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes June 14, 1999 In July, 1999, Ralph and Virginia Jordan received a certificate of appropriateness to paint their house at 2145 Hazel a light brown with cream trim and green accents. A year later, they have decided that they would like to paint the house a rose color with khaki trim and `Bronze Age" accents. Slides of the subject property were shown. Ms. Robinson stated that Mr. and Mrs. Jordan were available to answer questions. Mrs. Jordan addressed the Commission and stated that final paint colors had been selected for their house. They are "Birdseye Maple" for the main house, "Roycraft Suede" for the trim, and "Roycraft Copper Red" for accents. The colors were chosen from the Sherwin Williams "Preservation" palette and compatible with the Craftsman style of the house. Chairman Richardson asked if there were any questions for Mrs. Jordan. There being none, Chairman Richardson asked for a motion. Commission Member Long made a motion to accept CA-492 as requested. The motion was seconded by Commission Member Credle. Commission Member Farah asked how long a Certificate of Appropriateness would be good for. Mr. Jordan informed the Commission Members that he would keep them informed of the progress. Mrs. Jordan stated that the project would take approximately 12 months and if they were not finished, they would be glad to come back to the Commission and apply for an extension. The motion was not amended to include a time frame and the motion to approve CA-492 carried 6:0:1(Jordan) 2 CA494: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the existing concrete tile roof with architectural shingles. Location: 2434 Liberty Applicant: William Modica Ms. Cheryl Robinson, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. The applicant wishes to replace the existing concrete tile roof with architectural shingles on his house. The applicant states that he is unable to find matching concrete tiles and the weight of the existing roof is doing structural damage to the house. Slides were presented of the subject property. Ms. Robinson stated that the applicant was in the audience to answer any questions. The applicant, William Modica, addressed the Commission. He presented a panel of shingle samples for the Commission's perusal. Chairman Richardson asked if the contractor would save the slate roof that was being removed. The applicant stated that they would be saved for future use. Chairman Richard asked Mr. Modica how much time would be needed to complete the roofing. He stated that the project should be finished in approximately two months. Chairman Richardson stated that a six month period would be allowed for the project. With no further discussion, Chairman Richardson asked for a motion. Commission Member Farah made a motion to approve CA-494 with a six month time frame for completion of the project. Commission Member Belt seconded the motion. The motion to approve CA-494 with a six month time frame for completion of the project carried 7:0. i 2 Historic Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes July 10, 2000 CA-495: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the replacement of a concrete tile roof with architectural shingle. Location: 1825 Broadway Applicant: Georgia & Phil Dunlap Ms. Cheryl Robinson made the staff presentation. The applicants wish to replace the existing concrete tile roof with architectural shingles on the house at 1825 Broadway. The applicants state that the property owner is unable to find matching concrete tiles and the weight of the existing roof is doing structural damage to the house. Slides were shown of the subject property. Ms. Robinson stated that Mr. Phil Dunlap was available for questions. Mr. Dunlap addressed the Commission members and stated that the current roof was leaking and the concrete tiles were causing structural damage to the house. He also stated that the owner had tried unsuccessfully to find matching tiles and therefore, would like to use architectural shingles as a replacement. Commission Member Long suggested that the concrete trim be reused and incorporated into an asphalt roof. Discussion followed regarding the trim on the house. Mrs. Virginia Jordan addressed the Commission and stated that similar roofs could be viewed at 2205 North and 2183 Harrison. With no further discussion, Chairman Richardson asked for a motion. Commission Member Long made a motion to approve the replacing of the concrete tile roof with architectural shingles. The Historic Landmark Commission also stipulated that the existing trim pieces (or like kind) be reused on the ridge caps and the eave trim. Commission Member Credle seconded the motion. The motion to approve CA-495 with stipulations was approved 7:0. 4. Revolving Loan Fund Ms. Robinson reported that approximately $50,000 was available in the fund. 5. Chairman' s Report Chairman Richardson invited everyone to the Vietnam Veteran's property on July 15, 2000, for a historical enactment with participants from Austin. The event will take place throughout the day. OTHER BUSINESS Tom Sibley - Dumpsters Due to the absence of Mr. Tom Sibley, the discussion of dumpster locations will be postponed until the next meeting. Historic Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes July 10. 2000 2. Staff- Signs and Parking Lots Ms. Robinson reported on the amortization status of signs and parking lots in the Historic district. The staff inventoried all the signs and parking lots that were non -conforming. Letters were sent to those persons that were in non-compliance. Commissioner Farah stated that a list and perhaps slides of those persons who are still in non- conformance of the ordinance was needed. Chairman Richardson suggested that once the list is provided, Commission members would be able to view the sites. ADJOURN With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.