Historic Preservation Commission
Regular MeetingAthens-Clarke County, GA · October 21, 2020
Minutes
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
October 21, 2020
The Athens-Clarke County Historic Preservation Commission met and considered the following
items at a public meeting on Wednesday, October 21st, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting, hosted via
WebEx, was held at 120 W. Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jeff Bishop, Heather Fletcher, Bobbie Epting, Worth VanLinden, Ellen
Walker, Thomas White, Missy Brandt Wilson (left the meeting at 8:15
p.m.) (voice poll)
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT: Sandy Beasley, Amber Eskew, Bruce Lonnee (host), Michael Petty
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 all documents into the
official record passed unanimously (rollcall vote.)
3. Adoption of the minutes of the September 16th, 2020 meeting: Motion to adopt the minutes
as written. The motion passed unanimously (rollcall vote.)
4. Ex-Parte Communications: None
OLD BUSINESS:
1. 445 Milledge Circle COA-2020-08-2347
Petitioner: David Matheny / AMT for Chris Cunningham
Request: Rear Addition
Information: 124D2 A020, Milledge Circle, RS-15
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application with
conditions.
Agent / Owner: David Matheny, agent, presented a proposed revision of the submitted
plans; Chris Cunningham, owner
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
Motion:
Ms. Epting moved to accept with the addition of revised design presented at this meeting.
Ms. Fletcher seconded with a friendly amendment that “grass-crete” will be the material
used for the circular drive. Ms. Epting agreed to the friendly amendment. The motion was
approved 6 – 1 (Wilson) with rollcall vote.
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2. 450 W. Cloverhurst Avenue COA-2020-09-2754
Petitioner: Mike Rupert
Request: Modify Previous Addition Details
Information: 122D4 D016, W. Cloverhurst/Springdale, RS-15
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application as
submitted.
Agent / Owner: Mike Rupert
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
Motion:
Ms. Wilson moved to approve the application as submitted. Mr. White seconded. The motion
was approved unanimously (rollcall vote.)
3. 150 Hiawassee Avenue COA-2020-09-2762
Petitioner: Christopher Evans for JW York Properties
Request: New Construction
Information: 114D3 C006, Boulevard, RS-8
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to table the application.
Agent / Owner: Chris Evans – provided revised elevations via email to Ms. Eskew and Mr.
Lonnee. Mr. Evans requested those revisions be shared with the Commission. Mr. Bishop
acknowledged the revised drawings submitted by Mr. Evans at this meeting as Exhibit A.
In Favor: David Hyde
Opposed: none
Motion:
Ms. Fletcher moved to table the application for up to six months. Mr. Evans agreed to
table. Mr. VanLinden seconded the motion to table. At the request of Mr. Evans,
Commission members provided specific conditions and additional comments. The motion
failed 3 – 4 (Bishop, Epting, Fletcher, White) via rollcall vote.
After further discussion, Ms. Fletcher moved to:
o approve the application as submitted with the revisions to the design (Exhibit A)
submitted at this meeting;
o add the condition that the new construction be no more than three feet taller than the
existing structure on the property
o allow the applicant to work with staff on the materials to be used in the sunken patio.
Mr. White seconded. With no further discussion, the motion passed 6 – 1 (Wilson) with a
rollcall vote.
4. 175 Lakeview Street COA-2020-05-1394
Petitioner: Tom Ellis for Sarah Ellis
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Request: Reconstruction with Previous Approved Addition
Information: 114D1 H008, Boulevard, RS-8
Mr. Lonnee presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application
with conditions. This request was previously heard and tabled at the June, 2020 HPC
meeting.
Agent / Owner: David Matheny, AMT, noted that his clients accept all conditions noted in
the staff report.
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
Motion:
Mr. White moved to approve the application with staff recommendations. Mr. VanLinden
seconded. Ms. Fletcher made a friendly amendment to provide the applicant the option to
off-center the front door as a nod to the original structure. Mr. White and Mr. VanLinden
agreed to the friendly amendment. The motion carried unanimously (rollcall vote.)
NEW BUSINESS:
1. 650 Boulevard COA-2020-09-2675
Petitioner: Precision Fenceworks for Melissa Roberts
Request: Front Yard Fencing
Information: 114D2 A003, Boulevard, RS-15
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to deny the application.
Agent / Owner: none
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
Motion: Mr. White moved to deny the application. Ms. Wilson seconded. The motion
carried 5 - 2 (Epting, Walker) with a rollcall vote. Mr. Bishop requested Ms. Eskew sign the
denial form on his behalf.
2. 420 Barber Street COA-2020-09-2726
Petitioner: Michael Songster
Request: New Construction
Information: 163C1 J005C, Boulevard, C-G
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application as
submitted.
Ms. Fletcher declared ex-parte communication due to a brief work related conversation with
Mr. Songster prior to submission of this application.
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Agent / Owner: Michael Songster, Mary Songster
In Favor: David Hyde
Opposed: none
Motion:
Ms. Fletcher moved to approve the application as submitted. Ms. Epting and Ms. Walker
simultaneously seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (rollcall vote.)
Ms. Wilson left the meeting at this time (8:17 p.m.)
3. 419 Boulevard COA-2020-09-2755
Petitioner: Lori Bork Newcomer / Architectural Collaborative for Jason Taylor and Melisa
Cahnmann-Taylor
Request: Replace Rear Addition
Information: 114D4 A006, Boulevard, RS-15
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application as
submitted.
Agent / Owner: Lori Bork Newcomer
In Favor: David Hyde
Opposed: none
Motion:
Ms. Epting moved to approve the application including the hipped roof option with a
preference for the gabled roof. The motion was approved unanimously (rollcall vote.)
4. 95 Springdale Street COA-2020-09-2758
Petitioner: Timberbilt, Inc / David Hyde for Catherine and William Holmes
Request: Material Changes
Information: 171C3 G014, Bloomfield, RS-8
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application as
submitted.
Agent / Owner: David Hyde
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
Motion:
Ms. Fletcher moved to approve the application as submitted. Mr. White seconded and the
motion passed unanimously (rollcall vote.)
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CONCEPTUAL PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW: none
OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Designation Committee Report
Mr. Lonnee advised that the Mayor & Commission, at their October 20th agenda setting
meeting, removed the Oakland Avenue Historic District designation proposal from their
agenda. They agreed that the moratorium for Oakland Avenue would be allowed to expire
as of November 3, 2020.
Mr. Lonnee noted that the proposed Western Downtown Athens Local Historic District
Designation is scheduled to move forward at the November 3rd meeting of the M&C. With
the possibility of the M&C voting session moving to November 4th, this item would be heard
at a special called session or moved to the December (or later date) meeting due to legal
notice requirements.
2. Education Committee Report
This Committee did not meet this month but is beginning work on the articles for the annual
report.
3. Miscellaneous Announcements
With no other business, the meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
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Agenda
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
FINAL AGENDA
October 21, 2020 at 5:30 PM
120 W. Dougherty Street
Digital Platform Hearing- See Below for More Details
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 September 16, 2020 hearing.
II OLD BUSINESS:
1. 445 Milledge Circle COA-2020-08-2347
Petitioner: David Matheny/ AMT as agent for Chris Cunningham
Request: Rear Addition
Information: 124D2 A020, Milledge Cir., RS-15
2. 450 W. Cloverhurst Ave COA-2020-09-2754
Petitioner: Mike Rupert
Request: Modify Previous Addition Details
Information: 122D4 D016 W. Clov./Springdale., RS-15
3. 150 Hiawassee Avenue COA-2020-09-2762
Petitioner: Christopher C. Evans as agent for JW York Properties
Request: New Construction
Information: 114D3 C006, Boulevard, RS-8
4. 175 Lakeview Street COA-2020-05-1394
Petitioner: Tom Ellis as agent for Sarah Ellis
Request: Reconstruction with Previous Approved Addition
Information: 114D1 H008, Boulevard, RS-8
III NEW BUSINESS:
1. 650 Boulevard COA-2020-09-2675
Petitioner: Precision Fenceworks as agent for Melissa Roberts
Request: Front Yard Fencing
Information: 114D2 A003, Boulevard, RS-15
2. 420 Barber Street COA-2020-09-2726
Petitioner: Michael Songster
Request: New Construction
Information: 163C1 J005C, Boulevard, C-G
3. 419 Boulevard COA-2020-09-2755
Petitioner: Lori Bork Newcomer/Architectural Collaborative as agent for Jason
Taylor and Melissa Cahnmann-Taylor
Request: Replace Rear Addition
Information: 114D4 A006, Boulevard, RS-15
4. 95 Springdale Street COA-2020-09-2758
Petitioner: Timberbilt, Inc/ David Hyde as agent for Catherine and William Holmes
Request: Material Changes
Information: 171C3 G014, Bloomfield, RS-8
IV CONCEPTUAL PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW: None
V OTHER BUSINESS:
1. DESIGNATION Committee Report
2. EDUCATION Committee Report
3. MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Public Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission: The next regular monthly meeting
will be November 18, 2020 at 5:30 PM in the Auditorium at 120 W. Dougherty Street, Athens, GA.
Please note the following regarding the digital platform for this hearing:
No agenda setting will be held prior to the advertised hearing;
Comments up to 3 minutes in length on any item may be left through a voicemail at 762-400-8282 prior to
noon on October 21st;
Comment on any item may be left by email at planning@accgov.com prior to noon on October 21st.
Comment up to 3 minutes in length may given via video feed from the Auditorium at 120 W. Dougherty
Street at the time of the hearing, subject to safe distancing measures.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2020-08-2347
445 Milledge Circle
October 21, 2020
OWNER & APPLICANT…………………….. David Matheny/ AMT as agent for Chris Cunningham
REQUEST………………………………………………………………………………..… Rear Addition
LOCATION…………………………………………………………………………….. 445 Milledge Cir.
HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………………………………….... Milledge Cir. Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ……………………………………………..….. RS-15(Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 124D2 A020
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of a rear addition to the existing structure and related
modifications.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2020-09-2754
450 W. Cloverhurst Avenue
October 21, 2020
OWNER & APPLICANT………………………………………………………………….. Mike Rupert
REQUEST…………………………………………………….……… Modify Previous Addition Details
LOCATION……………………………………………………………….... 450 W. Cloverhurst Avenue
HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………………….... W. Cloverhurst/Springdale Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ……………………………………………..….. RS-15(Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 122D4 D016
The purpose of this request is to seek approval modifications to the area of a dormer detail that was a
condition of approval for an addition in February 2019 under COA-2019-01-284.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2020-09-2762
150 Hiawassee Avenue
October 21, 2020
OWNER & APPLICANT………………………Chris Carpentier as agent for JW York Properties, LLC
REQUEST……………………………………………………............................................ New Construction
LOCATION………………………………………………………………………. 150 Hiawassee Avenue
HISTORIC DESIGNATION……………………………………………........ Boulevard Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT …………………………………………………. RS-8 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 114D3 C006
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of a new primary structure to the property and allowing
the existing structure to become an accessory building.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2020-05-1394
175 Lakeview Street
October 21, 2020
OWNER & APPLICANT…………………………………………….. Tom Ellis as agent for Sarah Ellis
REQUEST………………………………………….… Reconstruction with Previous Approved Addition
LOCATION…………………………………………………………………………. 175 Lakeview Street
HISTORIC DESIGNATION……………………………………………........ Boulevard Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………………………………………..... RS-8 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 114D1 H008
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of reconstruction for the entire dwelling with the
additions that were part of a previous approval under COA-2017-07-1967 and tabled at the June 2020
hearing.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2020-09-2675
650 Boulevard
October 21, 2020
OWNER & APPLICANT……………………….… Precision Fenceworks as agent for Melissa Roberts
REQUEST……………………………………………………........................................... Front Yard Fencing
LOCATION………………………………………………………………………………. 650 Boulevards
HISTORIC DESIGNATION……………………………………………........ Boulevard Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………………………………………. RS-15 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 114D2 A003
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of fencing at the front yard.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2020-09-2726
420 Barber Street
October 21, 2020
OWNER & APPLICANT……………………………………………………………… Michael Songster
REQUEST……………………………………………………............................................ New Construction
LOCATION……………………………………………………………………………. 420 Barber Street
HISTORIC DESIGNATION……………………………………………........ Boulevard Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT …………………………………………………….…. C-G (Commercial-General)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 163C1 J005C
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of a mixed-use new construction on the vacant parcel.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2020-09-2755
419 Boulevard
October 21, 2020
OWNER & APPLICANT……………………..… Lori Bork Newcomer/Architectural Collaborative as
agent for Jason Taylor and Melissa Cahnmann-Taylor
REQUEST……………………………………………………...................................... Replace Rear Addition
LOCATION…………………………………………………………………………….…. 419 Boulevard
HISTORIC DESIGNATION……………………………………………........ Boulevard Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………………………………………. RS-15 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 114D4 A006
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of a new rear addition to replace the existing previous
addition.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2020-09-2758
95 Springdale
October 21, 2020
OWNER & APPLICANT……Timberbilt, Inc/ David Hyde as agent for Catherine and William Holmes
REQUEST……………………………………………………............................................. Material Changes
LOCATION…………………………………………………………………………. 95 Springdale Street
HISTORIC DESIGNATION……………………………………………....... Bloomfield Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT …………………………………………………. RS-8 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 171C3 G014
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of a material changes relating to siding in some areas.
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