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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2-13-12 HLC Minutes M I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION February 13, 2012 Council Chambers A Regular Meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission was held on February 13, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. with the following members present: Commission members present: Commissioner Norris Turner Commissioner Darlene Chodzinski Commissioner Marty Craig Commissioner Ethelyn Jenkins Commissioner B. Eliot New Commissioner Marsha Normand Commissioner LinMarie Garsee Commissioner Thomas Sigee Commission members absent: Chairman Paula Blazek Commissioner Marie Broussard Commissioner Judy Linsley Commissioner Dohn LaBiche Councilmembers absent: Councilmember-at Large Gethrel Wright Councilmember Alan Coleman Councilmembers present: Councilmember Mike Getz Also present: Steve Richardson, Planning Manager; Jill Cole, Recording Secretary; Adina Ward, Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Garsee made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 9, 2012. Commissioner New seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7:0. REGULAR MEETING 1) CA-2093: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow a carport. Location: 2190 Ashley Applicant: Sharwin Black Historic Landmark CommissionFebruary 13, 2012 Mr. Richardson presented the staff report. Sharwin Black, the property owner, would like to construct an 18' x 20' metal carport at the rear of her house. Ms. Black states that she has had problems with vandalism of her cars. She would like to construct a carport similar to the one in the photo included in the staff report. There is an existing garage on the property but Ms. Black states that the garage is too small for cars. A six foot chainlink fence exists along the west property line. The rest of the rear yard is surrounded by a 4' tall chainlink fence. The site plan shows the proposed carport sitting 9' from the property line th along 6 Street. The carport must be a minimum of 10' from the side property line. The Historic District regulations state that accessory buildings must be compatible with the scale, shape, roof form, materials, detailing and color of the main building. Pre-fabricated metal accessory buildings are permitted if they are completely screened from view of any abutting street. Mr. Richardson recommended denial of the proposed metal building. If the Historic Commission wants to approve the carport as submitted, Mr. Richardson recommended that an 8' tall wood screening fence be installed along the property line and that the roof be the same color as the roof of the house. Slides of the subject property were shown. (Commissioner Craig arrived.) Commissioner Turner, acting as Chairman, asked for the applicant=s comments. Ms. Black, the applicant, addressed the Commission. Mr. Turner offered to look at Ms. Black=s property and suggest some possible solutions. Discussion followed regarding tabling of the request. Commissioner Craig made a motion to table a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow a carport at 2190 Ashley as requested in CA-2093. Commissioner Sigee seconded the motion. 2 Historic Landmark CommissionFebruary 13, 2012 Commissioner New suggested that a motion to denial be made. Commissioner Craig withdrew her motion to table the request. Commissioner Sigee seconded the withdrawal. Commissioner New made a motion to deny a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow a carport at 2190 Ashley as requested in CA-2093. Commissioner Jenkins seconded the motion. Motion to deny carried 8:0. 2) Historic Preservation Loan Program Mr. Richardson stated that there was $123,692.14 available. 3) Director=s Report Mr. Richardson stated that an application had been made by citizens in the Jersey Farm Village Subdivision to create a historic district. The boundaries and information was submitted and City Administration does not want to pursue it at this time. Mr. Richardson stated that if the Commission wanted to discuss the application, that it could be put on the next agenda. Commissioner Garsee asked if it could be put on the April agenda, as she will be unable to attend the March meeting. 4) Historic District Code Enforcement Report OTHER BUSINESS THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:05 P. M. 3