Historic Preservation Commission
Regular MeetingAthens-Clarke County, GA · December 16, 2020
Minutes
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
December 16, 2020
The Athens-Clarke County Historic Preservation Commission met and considered the following
items at a public meeting on Wednesday, December 16th, 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, Heather Fletcher, Worth VanLinden,
Thomas White (voice poll)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ellen Walker, Missy Wilson
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 November 18th meeting: Motion to
adopt the minutes were approved. Mr. White moved to reconsider the motion to approve
the minutes; Mr. VanLinden seconded. Ms. Epting then moved to amend the November
18th meeting minutes with the following: 1) Designation Committee Report: first sentence -
change “The Commission discussed…” to “The Committee discussed…; Ms. Fletcher
seconded and the motion passed unanimously. For the record, it was also requested that
the attendees of the Designation and Education Committees be included in future minutes.
4. Ex-Parte Communications: None
OLD BUSINESS:
1. 1175 S. Milledge Avenue COA-2020-11-3320
Petitioner: Graham Joyner / Metal + Petal for Franki Askew
Request: Window Replacement
Information: 173A3 C004, Milledge Avenue, C-O [MAC]
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation that the application be
approved with conditions.
Agent / Owner: Graham Joyner
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
Motion:
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Mr. White moved to approve with the conditions as stipulated by the staff report. Ms.
Fletcher seconded and the motion carried unanimously (rollcall vote.)
2. 410 Milledge Circle COA-2020-11-3322
Petitioner: Ashley Lott for Sabrina Collins
Request: Modification to Previous Addition Design
Information: 124B4 E013, Milledge Circle, RS-15
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application with
one condition.
Agent / Owner: Sabrina Collins
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
Motion:
Ms. Epting moved to approve the application with the condition that the applicant work with
staff to mitigate the solid to void ratio problem in the new construction relative to Guideline
5.f. Mr. VanLinden seconded. Ms. Fletcher moved to amend the motion to include that
applicant work with staff to determine an appropriate type of operational shutter for the
gables to remedy the solid to void ratio issue. Ms. Epting accepted the amendment. The
motion was approved unanimously (rollcall vote.)
NEW BUSINESS:
1. 299 Woodlawn Avenue COA-2020-11-3301
Petitioner: James Sapp
Request: Material and Finish Changes
Information: 124B2 F012, Woodlawn, RS-15
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application as
submitted.
Agent / Owner: Jim Sapp
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
Motion: Mr. White moved to approve the application with the condition that the composite
shingle roof selected be approved by staff. Ms. Epting seconded and the motion passed
unanimously (rollcall vote.)
2. 210 Milledge Circle COA-2020-11-3314
Petitioner: Eric NeSmith
Request: Rear Addition and Garage
Information: 124B4 C011, Milledge Circle, RS-15
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Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application with
one condition.
Agent / Owner: Eric NeSmith
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
Motion: Ms. Fletcher moved to approve the application with the condition that the garage
not be part of the approval. Mr. VanLinden seconded. The motion passed 4 – 1 (Bishop)
with a rollcall vote.
3. 360 Dubose Avenue COA-2020-11-3315
Petitioner: Kjirsten Ogburn Design for Erica and Robert Carlos
Request: Rear Addition
Information: 114D4 B016, Boulevard, RS-8
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to table the application.
Agent / Owner: Kjirsten Ogburn, Robert Carlos
In Favor: David Hyde
Opposed: none
Motion: Ms. Epting moved to table the application for up to six months. Mr. VanLinden
seconded. Ms. Ogburn agreed to table. The motion passed unanimously (rollcall vote.) Mr.
Bishop authorized Ms. Eskew to sign the tabling agreement.
4. 229 North Finley Street COA-2020-11-3321
Petitioner: Ashley Martin for Sapphire Properties LP
Request: Replace Rear Addition
Information: 171A1 Q015, Reese, RM-1
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to table the application.
Agent / Owner: Rob Scott / Sapphire Properties LP
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
Motion: Ms. Fletcher moved to approve the application with conditions that:
the addition have at least a six inch bump-in on the southern side to delineate between
the original structure and the new addition;
the windows and exterior doors have a profiled exterior grid and a painted finish and trim
of a similar dimension to that on the front window and the exterior doorways;
the original windows and openings be retained;
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the previously removed original window opening on the northern right elevation be
returned to match the existing historic windows;
the transom windows in the addition be lowered to the same head height as the other
windows and that matching woodlap siding with the same reveal as the siding discovered
underneath the asbestos be used as a replacement material should there be any boards
beyond repair.
Mr. VanLinden seconded and the motion passed unanimously (rollcall vote.)
5. 386 Buena Vista Avenue COA-2020-11-3323
Petitioner: Stephen Mitchell for Betsy Pless and Paige Campbell
Request: Add cheek walls
Information: 114C2 G006, Buena Vista, RS-8
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to deny the application.
Agent / Owner: Steve Mitchell
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
Motion: Ms. Epting moved to approve the application to allow the cheek walls. For lack of
a second, the motion failed. Mr. VanLinden moved to deny the application. Ms. Fletcher
seconded and the motion passed 4 – 1 (Epting) with a rollcall vote. Mr. Bishop authorized
Ms. Eskew to sign the denial notice.
CONCEPTUAL PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW: none
OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Designation Committee Report: Did not meet this month. Ms. Eskew discussed a
proposed discussion item for the January meeting.
2. Education Committee Report
Mr. VanLinden and Ms. Fletcher attended. Ms. Walker was unable to attend. The
Committee is finalizing the annual report.
3. Miscellaneous Announcements: none
With no other business, the meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
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Agenda
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
FINAL AGENDA
December 16, 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 November 18, 2020 hearing.
II OLD BUSINESS:
1. 1175 S. Milledge Avenue COA-2020-11-3320
Petitioner: Graham Joyner/ Metal + Petal as agent for Franki Askew
Request: Window Replacement
Information: 173A3 C004, Milledge Ave., C-O [MAC]
2. 410 Milledge Circle COA-2020-11-3322
Petitioner: Ashley Lott as agent for Sabrina Collins
Request: Modification to Previous Addition Design
Information: 124B4 E013, Milledge Cir., RS-15
III NEW BUSINESS:
1. 299 Woodlawn Avenue COA-2020-11-3301
Petitioner: James Sapp
Request: Material and Finish Changes
Information: 124B2 F012, Woodlawn, RS-15
2. 210 Milledge Circle COA-2020-11-3314
Petitioner: Eric NeSmith
Request: Rear Addition and Garage
Information: 124B4 C011, Milledge Cir., RS-15
3. 360 Dubose Avenue COA-2020-11-3315
Petitioner: Kjirsten Ogburn Design as agent for Erica nd Robert Carlos
Request: Rear Addition
Information: 114D4 B016, Boulevard, RS-8
4. 229 N. Finley Street COA-2020-11-3321
Petitioner: Ashley Martin as agent for Sapphire Properties LP
Request: Replace Rear Addition
Information: 171A1 Q015, Reese, RM-1
5. 386 Buena Vista Avenue COA-2020-11-3323
Petitioner: Stephen Mitchell as agent for Betsy Pless and Paige Campbell
Request: Add cheek walls
Information: 114C2 G006, Buena Vista, 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 January 20, 2021 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 December 15th;
Comment on any item may be left by email at planning@accgov.com prior to noon on December 15th.
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.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2020-11-3320
1175 S. Milledge Avenue
December 16, 2020
OWNER & APPLICANT………………………… Graham Joyner/ Metal + Petal as agent for Franki Askew
REQUEST………………………………………………............................................ Window Replacement
LOCATION……………………………………………………………………. 1175 S. Milledge Avenue
HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………………………………...... Milledge Ave. Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...… C-O [MAC] (Commercial-Office, Milledge Avenue Corridor)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 173A3 C004
The purpose of this request is to seek approval for replacement of the windows on each side of the
structure.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2020-11-3322
410 Milledge Circle
December 16, 2020
OWNER & APPLICANT………………………………..…… Ashley Lott as agent for Sabrina Collins
REQUEST……………………………………………............ Modification to Previous Addition Design
LOCATION…………………………………………………………………………. 410 Milledge Circle
HISTORIC DESIGNATION………………………………………...... Milledge Circle Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...……………………………… RS-15 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 124B4 E013
The purpose of this request is to seek approval for modificataions to the previously approved addition
design that have already been made including changes to the gable slopes and site features.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2020-11-3301
299 Woodlawn Avenue
December 16, 2020
OWNER & APPLICANT………………………………..……………………………….… James Sapp
REQUEST……………………………………………................................. Material and Finish Changes
LOCATION……………………………………………………………….……. 299 Woodlawn Avenue
HISTORIC DESIGNATION………………………………………..…...... Woodlawn Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...……………………………… RS-15 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 124B2 F012
The purpose of this request is to seek approval for changing the roofing material to faux wood shingles
and the finish of the wood siding to painted instead of stained.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2020-11-3314
210 Milledge Circle
December 16, 2020
OWNER & APPLICANT………………………………..………………………….…… Eric NeSmith
REQUEST…………………………………………….................................... Rear Addition and Garage
LOCATION…………………………………………………………………………. 210 Milledge Circle
HISTORIC DESIGNATION………………………………………...... Milledge Circle Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...……………………………… RS-15 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 124B4 C011
The purpose of this request is to seek approval for a rear addition to the existing dwelling and
construction of a detached garage structure.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2020-11-3315
360 Dubose Avenue
December 16, 2020
OWNER & APPLICANT………………… Kjirsten Ogburn Design as agent for Erica nd Robert Carlos
REQUEST……………………………………………......................................................... Rear Addition
LOCATION…………………………………………………………………………. 360 Dubose Avenue
HISTORIC DESIGNATION……………………………………………...... Boulevard Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...……………………………… RS-8 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 114D4 B016
The purpose of this request is to seek approval for a rear addition to the existing dwelling.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2020-11-3321
229 N. Finley Street
December 16, 2020
OWNER & APPLICANT………………………...… Ashley Martin as agent for Sapphire Properties LP
REQUEST……………………………………………............................................ Replace Rear Addition
LOCATION…………………………………………………………………………. 229 N. Finley Street
HISTORIC DESIGNATION………………………………………………..... Reese St. Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...………………………….…… RM-1 (Multi-Density Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 171A1 Q015
The purpose of this request is to seek approval for removing a rear addition on the existing dwelling and
constructing a new rear addition along with associated other modifications to the structure and property.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2020-11-3323
386 Buena Vista Avenue
December 16, 2020
OWNER & APPLICANT…………...… Stephen Mitchell as agent for Betsy Pless and Paige Campbell
REQUEST…………………………………………….................................................... Add cheek walls
LOCATION……………………………………………………………………. 386 Buena Vista Avenue
HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………………………………...... Buena Vista Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...……………………………… RS-8 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 114C2 G006
The purpose of this request is to seek approval to replace the front entry steps with a design that includes
cheek walls.
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