Historic Preservation Commission
Regular MeetingAthens-Clarke County, GA · November 18, 2020
Minutes
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
November 18, 2020
The Athens-Clarke County Historic Preservation Commission met and considered the following
items at a public meeting on Wednesday, November 18th, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting, hosted
via WebEx, was held at 120 W. Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jeff Bishop, Bobbie Epting, Worth VanLinden, Ellen Walker, Thomas
White, Missy Brandt Wilson (voice poll)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Heather Fletcher
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:
Adoption of the minutes of the October 19th Special Called meeting: Motion to adopt the
minutes as written. The motion passed unanimously (rollcall vote.)
Adoption of the minutes of the October 21st, 2020 meeting: Motion to adopt the minutes
as written. The motion passed unanimously (rollcall vote.)
4. Ex-Parte Communications: None
OLD BUSINESS:
1. 210 Hall Street COA-2020-07-2027
Petitioner: Anthony Kennedy
Request: Demolition and Reconstruction with Addition
Information: 171C3 A012, Bloomfield, RS-8
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to deny the application. This
request was first heard and tabled at the August, 2020 meeting.
Agent / Owner: Anthony Kennedy
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
Motion:
Ms. Walker moved to deny the application. Ms. Epting seconded and the motion carried
unanimously (rollcall vote.) Mr. Bishop authorized Ms. Eskew to sign the denial form.
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2. 436 Milledge Circle COA-2020-07-1928
Petitioner: James and Georgia Calhoun for Marybeth Childers
Request: Modifications to Materials and Replace Rear Addition
Information: 124B4 E010, Milledge Circle, RS-15
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application with
conditions. This request was heard and tabled at the August, 2020 meeting.
Agent / Owner: James Calhoun, Georgia Calhoun
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
Motion:
Mr. VanWorth moved to approve the application with the conditions recommended in the
staff report. Ms. Epting seconded. The motion was approved unanimously (rollcall vote.)
NEW BUSINESS:
1. 219 West Cloverhurst Avenue COA-2020-10-3005
Petitioner: Jeff Squier / JOMA Construction for Mark Jordan and Lori Lucas
Request: Addition to Accessory Structure
Information: 173A1 D001, Bloomfield, RS-8
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application as
submitted.
Agent / Owner: Jeff Squier
In Favor: e-mail support from neighbors Paul Matthews and Michele Matthews
Opposed: none
Motion: Mr. White moved to approve the application as submitted. Mr. VanWorth and Ms.
Wilson seconded in unison and the motion passed unanimously (rollcall vote.)
CONCEPTUAL PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW: none
OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Designation Committee Report
Proposed Western Downtown Athens Historic District Designation and Associated
Design Guidelines: The committee discussed the Mayor and Commission’s decision
regarding approval of Commission Defined Option 1. The boundaries recommended by
the HPC were reduced by removing several properties. Many of these removed
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properties, however, are included in the National Register District. The Official Zoning
Map and the Design Guidelines of Athens-Clarke County will be updated to include the
new district.
Discussions included the designation process, public input process, and the demolition
review process. These discussions could lead to opportunities for better communication
in the review process and in interaction with the Mayor and Commission.
2. Education Committee Report
The Committee continued to work on the 2020 annual report. Reference to the recent
Western Downtown Designation will be included.
3. Miscellaneous Announcements
Mr. Bishop has been requested to participate in a radio interview on behalf of the HPC. He
asked the HPC for specific ideas to discuss on the show.
With no other business, the meeting adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
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Agenda
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
FINAL AGENDA
November 18, 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 October 19 and 21, 2020 hearings.
II OLD BUSINESS:
1. 210 Hall Street COA-2020-07-2027
Petitioner: Anthony Kennedy
Request: Demolition and Reconstruction with Addition
Information: 171C3 A012, Bloomfield, RS-8
2. 436 Milledge Circle COA-2020-07-1928
Petitioner: James and Georgia Calhoun as agent for Marybeth Childers
Request: Modifications to Materials and Replace Rear Addition
Information: 124B4 E010, Milledge Cir., RS-15
III NEW BUSINESS:
1. 219 W. Cloverhurst Ave COA-2020-10-3005
Petitioner: Jeff Squier/JOMA Construction as agent for Mark Jordan and Lori Lucas
Request: Addition to Accessory Structure
Information: 173A1 D001, 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 December 16, 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 November 17th;
Comment on any item may be left by email at planning@accgov.com prior to noon on November 17th.
Comment up to 3 minutes in length may given via meeting feed from the Auditorium at 120 W. Dougherty
Street at the time of the hearing, subject to safe distancing measures.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2020-07-2027
210 Hall Street
November 18, 2020
OWNER & APPLICANT……………………………………………………………... Anthony Kennedy
REQUEST………………………………………………......... Demolition and Reconstruction with Addition
LOCATION…………………………………………………………………………….…. 210 Hall Street
HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………………………………..…..... Bloomfield Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ……………………………………………….… RS-8 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 171C3 A012
The purpose of this request is to seek approval after-the-fact for the demolition of the historic structure
and an allowance to reconstruct the building including the side addition approved in 2018. This
application is returning after being tabled in August.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2020-07-1928
436 Milledge Circle
November 18, 2020
OWNER & APPLICANT……………………….. James & Georgia Calhoun as agent for Marybeth Childers
REQUEST……………………………………… Modifications to Materials and Replace Rear Addition
LOCATION…………………………………………………………………………….. 436 Milledge Cir.
HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………………………………….... Milledge Cir. Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ……………………………………………..….. RS-15(Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 124B4 E010
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of various material changes to the existing structure and
replacing a previous rear addition with a new addition. This application is returning after being tabled in
August.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2020-10-3005
219 W. Cloverhurst Avenue
November 18, 2020
OWNER & APPLICANT……………………………….. Jeff Squier/JOMA Construction as agent for
Mark Jordan and Lori Lucas
REQUEST……………………………………………………….….… Addition to Accessory Structure
LOCATION………………………………………………………………… 219 W. Cloverhurst Avenue
HISTORIC DESIGNATION……………………………………………..... Bloomfield Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………………………………………….. RS-8(Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 173A1 D001
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of an addition to the existing detached garage structure.
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