Historic Preservation Commission
Regular MeetingAthens-Clarke County, GA · July 17, 2019
Minutes
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
July 17, 2019
The Athens-Clarke County Historic Preservation Commission met and considered the following
items at a public meeting on Wednesday, July 17th, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was held at 120
W. Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Heather Fletcher (acting chair,) Thomas White, Missy Brandt Wilson
(left @ 7:06 p.m.,) Ellen Walker
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jeff Bishop, James Lineberger
STAFF PRESENT: Sandy Beasley, Bruce Lonnee, Michael Petty, Darcie Scales (HP
Intern), Robert Walker (HP Intern)
CALL TO ORDER:
1. Determination of Quorum: Quorum present
2. Introduction of staff reports and all other documents submitted to the Historic Preservation
Commission at this meeting into the official record: Motion to receive documents into the
official record approved.
3. Adoption of the minutes of the June 19, 2019 meeting: Motion to adopt the minutes as
submitted passed unanimously.
4. Ex-Parte Communications: None
CONSENT AGENDA: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. 410 Milledge Circle COA-2019-06-2044
Petitioner: Sabrina Collins.
Request: Partial Demolition and New Addition
Information: 124B4 E013, Milledge Circle, RS-15
Mr. Lonnee presented the staff report with the recommendation to table the request.
Agent / Owner: Ashley Lott (provided additional documents regarding windows)
In Favor: none
In Opposition: Scott Reed
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Motion: Mr. White moved to table the application up to six months to allow the applicant to
rework some of the design work through meetings with staff. Ms. Walker seconded. Ms.
Lott and Ms. Fletcher signed the tabling agreement. The motion carried unanimously.
2. 248 North Pope Street COA-2019-06-2069
Petitioner: Brett Nave / Studio BNA Architects for Athens Terraces, LLC
Request: New Construction
Information: 171A1 Q010, Reese, RM-1
Mr. Lonnee presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application
with conditions.
Agent / Owner: Brett Nave
In Favor: none
In Opposition: none
Motion: Ms. Wilson moved to approve the application with the following conditions:
That the entry be modified towards the street by converting the window to a door with the
option to keep the north facing door or convert to a window;
Work with staff to improve the solid-to-void ratio at the areas noted of the side and rear
elevations.
Mr. White seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
3. 250 North Pope Street COA-2019-06-2070
Petitioner: Brett Nave / Studio BNA Architects for Athens Terraces, LLC
Request: New Construction
Information: 171A1 Q009, Reese, RM-1
Mr. Lonnee presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application
with conditions.
Agent / Owner: Brett Nave
In Favor: none
In Opposition: none
Motion: Ms. Wilson moved to approve the application with the following conditions:
The board and batten siding be reduced;
The rhythm of the openings on the north side elevation be improved.
Ms. Walker seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
4. 775 Boulevard COA-2019-06-2073
Petitioner: Michael Songster for Joey Tatum
Request: Modify Openings
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Information: 114D3 A006, Boulevard, RS-15
Mr. Lonnee presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application
with conditions.
Agent / Owner: Michael Songster
In Favor: none
In Opposition: none
Motion: Ms. Fletcher moved to approve the application with the condition that the applicant
work with staff to modify the window openings of this elevation in a manner more consistent
in design and pattern. Ms. Wilson seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
5. 148 Virginia Avenue COA-2019-06-2074
Petitioner: Michael Songster for John & Meredith Devine
Request: Modify Openings
Information: 114D4 A032A, Boulevard, RS-8
Mr. Lonnee presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application
with conditions.
Agent / Owner: Michael Songster
In Favor: none
In Opposition: none
Motion: Ms. Wilson moved to approve the application with the condition that the southern
side elevation window be modified to match the existing butler pantry window. Ms. Fletcher
seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
6. 306 W. Rutherford Street COA-2019-06-2080
Petitioner: Jason Hodge for Classic Cherokee Partners, LLC
Request: Paint Brick
Information: 173A1 D009, Bloomfield, C-O
Mr. Lonnee presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application as
submitted.
Agent / Owner: none
In Favor: none
In Opposition: none
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Motion: Ms. Walker moved to approve the application as submitted. Ms. Wilson seconded
and the motion passed unanimously.
7. 397 S. Milledge Avenue COA-2019-06-2109
Petitioner: Michael B. Thurmond for Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Request: Widen Driveway at Front Yard
Information: 171C1 D009, Milledge Avenue, C-O (MAC)
Mr. Lonnee presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application
with conditions.
Agent / Owner: David Matheny
In Favor: Scott Reed
In Opposition: none
Motion: Ms. Fletcher moved to approve the application with the condition that the widening
be reduced to 12 feet which is the minimum width set by the zoning code. Mr. White
seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Note: Ms. Wilson left at this time leaving no quorum. The next portion of the meeting,
Conceptual Review, are for comments only; therefore, no quorum is needed.
CONCEPTUAL PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW:
1. 398 S. Milledge Avenue COA-2019-07-2280
Petitioner: Joseph Smith / Arcollab for National Development Corporation of Delta Phi
Epsilon, Inc.
Request: Concept of Rear Addition
Information: 122D2 A005, Milledge Avenue, C-O (MAC)
Mr. Lonnee presented the staff report. This conceptual review is for comments only.
Agent / Owner: Lori Bork Newcomer (submitted additional elevation sketches)
Public Comment: Scott Reed, Dan Tokos
Commission Comments:
The addition will need to be subordinate to the original structure.
The change to the existing roofline will create a false sense of history.
Would like to see building materials mimic some of the materials from the front - a
combination of stone / brick / wood surfaces but not be a slave to the front house.
Appreciates good contemporary architecture blended with traditional architecture.
Additional parking will be required.
Widen driveway
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2. 170 Crawford Avenue COA-2019-07-2281
Petitioner: Andrew Malec
Request: New Construction
Information: 163C3 A005, Boulevard, RM-1
Mr. Lonnee presented the staff report. This conceptual review is for comments only.
Agent / Owner: Andrew Malec
Public Comment: none
Commission Comments:
May have too modern of an architectural expression for the area.
May not be a good fit or complement the historic district
Likes the use of the Trolley Station as a background
Intrigued by the design - appreciates designing a house to fit on this small lot
Concern about house looming over Trolley Station
Provide scale of what would be visible from Barber Street in conjunction to Trolley
Station and the adjacent houses
Concern about how the house is sited on the lot - house may be too high and too
obviously different
Concern about siting of garage. The garage should be subordinate to the existing
historic property.
With this house being so unique, and with several HPC members absent, it may be
wise to provide a second conceptual review for additional feedback. Include
proposed materials and provide a topo of the area in resubmittal
3. 380 Buena Vista Avenue COA-2019-07-2282
Petitioner: Jeff Squire / JOMA for Kevin O’Neal
Request: Garage Addition
Information: 114C2 G007, Buena Vista, RS-8
Mr. Lonnee presented the staff report. This conceptual review is for comments only.
Agent / Owner: John Newland
Public Comment: none
Commission Comments:
Concern that the garage comes before the front plane of the house. It should be
subordinate to the house. It is also over 50% of the square footage of the house.
Hyphen appears too long
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OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Designation Committee Report: The Committee did not meet this month.
2. Education Committee Report: The Committee did not meet this month.
3. Miscellaneous Announcements: the vacant position should be re-posted and possibly filled
by October.
With no other business, the meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
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Agenda
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
FINAL AGENDA
July 17, 2019 at 5:30 PM
120 W. Dougherty Street
I CALL TO ORDER:
1. Determination of Quorum
2. Introduction of staff reports and all other documents submitted to the Historic Preservation Commission
at this meeting into the official record.
3. Adoption of minutes from the June 19, 2019 hearing.
II CONSENT AGENDA BUSINESS: None
III OLD BUSINESS: None
IV NEW BUSINESS:
1. 410 Milledge Circle COA-2019-06-2044
Petitioner: Sabrina Collins
Request: Partial Demolition and New Addition
Information: 124B4 E013, Milledge Cir, RS-15
2. 248 N. Pope Street COA-2019-06-2069
Petitioner: Brett Nave/Studio BNA as agent for Athens Terraces, LLC
Request: New Construction
Information: 171A1 Q010, Reese, RM-1
3. 250 N. Pope Street COA-2019-06-2070
Petitioner: Brett Nave/Studio BNA as agent for Athens Terraces, LLC
Request: New Construction
Information: 171A1 Q009, Reese, RM-1
4. 775 Boulevard COA-2019-06-2073
Petitioner: Michael Songster as agent for Joey Tatum
Request: Modify Openings
Information: 114D3 A006, Boulevard, RS-15
5. 148 Virginia Avenue COA-2019-06-2074
Petitioner: Michael Songster as agent for John & Meredith Divine
Request: Modify Openings
Information: 114D4 A032A, Boulevard, RS-8
6. 306 W. Rutherford Street COA-2019-06-2080
Petitioner: Jason Hodge as agent for Classic Cherokee Partners, LLC
Request: Paint Brick
Information: 173A1 D009, Bloomfield, C-O
7. 397 S. Milledge Avenue COA-2019-06-2109
Petitioner: Michael B. Thurmond as agent for Gamma Phi Beta Soroity, Inc.
Request: Widen Driveway at Front Yard
Information: 171C1 D009, Milledge Ave, C-O (MAC)
V CONCEPTUAL PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW:
1. 398 S. Milledge Avenue COA-2019-07-2280
Petitioner: Joseph Smith/ Arcollab as agent for National Development Corporation
of Delta Phi Epsilon, Inc.
Request: Concept of Rear Addition
Information: 122D2 A005, Milledge Ave., C-O (MAC)
2. 170 Crawford Avenue COA-2019-07-2281
Petitioner: Andrew Malec
Request: New Construction
Information: 163C3 A005, Boulevard, RM-1
3. 380 Buena Vista Avenue COA-2019-07-2282
Petitioner: Jeff Squier/ JOMA as agent fro Kevin O’Neal
Request: Garage Addition
Information: 114C2 G007, Buena Vista, RS-8
VI OTHER BUSINESS:
1. DESIGNATION Committee Report
a. Next Meeting: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at the Planning Department
2. EDUCATION Committee Report
a. Next Meeting: Monday, August 12, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at the Planning Department
3. MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Public Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission: The next regular monthly meeting
will be August 21, 2019 at 5:30 PM in the Auditorium at 120 W. Dougherty Street, Athens, GA.
A qualified interpreter for the hearing impaired is available by calling
(706) 613-3515 at least ten (10) days prior to the scheduled meeting time.
Written comments about any agenda items must be received at least 7 days prior to the hearing.
10 copies are required.
Please note that an agenda setting will be held at 5:00 prior to the 5:30 start of the advertised hearing. The
agenda setting will be held in the Planning Department Conference Room. The agenda setting is open to the public
but will not include any public comment opportunities. No decisions about pending items or properties will be made
at the agenda setting.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2019-06-2044
410 MILLEDGE CIRCLE
JULY 17, 2019
OWNER & APPLICANT………………………………………………………………… Sabrina Collins
REQUEST………………………………………………………….. . Partial Demolition and New Addition
LOCATION………………………………………………………………….……... 410 Milledge Circle
HISTORIC DESIGNATION………………………………………….….. Milledge Cir. Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ……………………………………………..… RS-15 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER ………………………………………………………………………...124B4 E013
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of removing the front carport while adding an addition
for a garage and living area with associated modifications.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2019-06-2069
248 N. POPE STREET
JULY 17, 2019
APPLICANT……………………………………………………………………… Brett Nave/ Studio BNA
OWNER ……………………………………………………….…………………………… Athens Terraces, LLC
REQUEST……………………………………………………………………………… . New Construction
LOCATION………………………………………………………………….………... 248 N. Pope Street
HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………………………………...….. Reese Street Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ……………………………………………….…RM-1 (Multi-Density Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER ………………………………………………………………………...171A1 Q010
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of constructing a new home on the vacant parcel.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2019-06-2070
250 N. POPE STREET
JULY 17, 2019
APPLICANT……………………………………………………………………… Brett Nave/ Studio BNA
OWNER ……………………………………………………….…………………………… Athens Terraces, LLC
REQUEST……………………………………………………………………………… . New Construction
LOCATION………………………………………………………………….………... 250 N. Pope Street
HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………………………………...….. Reese Street Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ……………………………………………….…RM-1 (Multi-Density Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER ………………………………………………………………………...171A1 Q009
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of constructing a new home on the vacant parcel.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2019-06-2073
775 BOULEVARD
JULY 17, 2019
APPLICANT……………………………………………………………………………... Michael Songster
OWNER ……………………………………………………….……………………………………… Joey Tatum
REQUEST……………………………………………………………………………… . Modify Openings
LOCATION………………………………………………………………….………..…... 775 Boulevard
HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………………………………......….. Boulevard Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………………………………………... RS-15 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER ………………………………………………………………………...114D3 A006
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of modifying the window openings on the western side of
a recently approved rear addition.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2019-06-2074
I48 VIRGINIA AVENUE
JULY 17, 2019
APPLICANT……………………………………………………………………………... Michael Songster
OWNER ……………………………………………………….………………………… John & Meredith Devine
REQUEST……………………………………………………………………………… . Modify Openings
LOCATION………………………………………………………………….……... 148 Virginia Avenue
HISTORIC DESIGNATION……………………………………………..….. Boulevard Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT …………………………………………….….…RS-8 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER ……………………………………………………………………...114D4 A032A
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of modification of openings on the rear and southern side
elevations.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2019-06-2080
306 W. RUTHERFORD STREET
JULY 17, 2019
APPLICANT……………………………………………………………………………….… Jason Hodge
OWNER ……………………………………………………….………………… Classic Cherokee Partners, LLC
REQUEST………………………………………………………………………………….…. . Paint Brick
LOCATION………………………………………………………………..…... 306 W. Rutherford Street
HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………………………………...…... Bloomfield Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………………………………………………..…C-O (Commercial-Office)
TAX MAP NUMBER ………………………………………………………………………...173A1 D009
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of painting the brick structure.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2019-06-2109
397 S. MILLEDGE AVENUE
JULY 17, 2019
APPLICANT………………………………………………………………………… Michael B. Thurmond
OWNER ……………………………………………………….………………….. Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
REQUEST…………………………………………………………………. . Widen Driveway at Front Yard
LOCATION……………………………………………………………………... 397 S. Milledge Avenue
HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………………………………..... Milledge Ave. Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ……………………..C-O, MAC (Commercial-Office, Milledge Avenue Corridor)
TAX MAP NUMBER ………………………………………………………………………...171C1 D009
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of widening to exit driveway onto Milledge Avenue to be
two lanes.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2019-07-2280
398 S. MILLEDGE AVENUE
JULY 17, 2019
CONCEPTUAL REVIEW ONLY
APPLICANT……………………………………………………………………….. Joseph Smith/Arcollab
OWNER …………………………………………. National Development Corporation of Delta Phi Epsilon, Inc.
REQUEST……………………………………………………………………... . Concept of Rear Addition
LOCATION……………………………………………………………………... 398 S. Milledge Avenue
HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………………………………..... Milledge Ave. Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ……………………..C-O, MAC (Commercial-Office, Milledge Avenue Corridor)
TAX MAP NUMBER ………………………………………………………………………...122D2 A005
The purpose of this request is to seek comments on the idea of adding a rear addition to the sorority.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2019-07-2281
170 CRAWFORD AVENUE
JULY 17, 2019
CONCEPTUAL REVIEW ONLY
APPLICANT AND OWNER …………………………………………………………….. Andrew Malec
REQUEST…………………………………………………………………... . Concept of New Construction
LOCATION…………………………………………………………………...…... 170 Crawford Avenue
HISTORIC DESIGNATION……………………………………………....... Boulevard Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………………………………………... RM-1 (Multi-Density Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER ………………………………………………………………………...163C3 A005
The purpose of this request is to seek comments on the idea of constructing a house on the vacant parcel.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2019-07-2282
380 BUENA VISTA AVENUE
JULY 17, 2019
CONCEPTUAL REVIEW ONLY
APPLICANT…………………………………………………………………………... Jeff Squier/ JOMA
OWNER ………………………………………………………………………………………..…. Kevin O’Neal
REQUEST…………………………………………………………………... . Concept of Garage Addition
LOCATION…………………………………………………………….……... 380 Buena Vista Avenue
HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………………………….. Buena Vista Heights Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………………………………………... RS-8 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER ………………………………………………………………………...114C2 G007
The purpose of this request is to seek comments on the idea of constructing a two-car garage attached to
the dwelling.
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