Historic Preservation Commission
Regular MeetingAthens-Clarke County, GA · March 17, 2021
Minutes
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
March 17, 2021
The Athens-Clarke County Historic Preservation Commission met and considered the following
items at a public meeting on Wednesday, March 17th, 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, Ellen
Walker, Thomas White, Missy Wilson
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: Motion to adopt the minutes of the February 17, 2021 meeting
passed 6 - 0 (rollcall vote.) Ms. Epting abstained as she was not present at the February
meeting.
4. Ex-Parte Communications: Mr. Bishop had a conversation with the petitioner of 1175 S.
Milledge Avenue. There was no discussion of deliberation or this meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. 1175 S. Milledge Avenue COA-2021-02-487
Petitioner: Graham Joyner / Metal + Petal for Franki Askew
Request: Window Replacement
Information: 173A3 C004, Milledge Ave; C-O (MAC)
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to deny the application. Staff
noted that there have been several COA’s and staff reviews issued in 2019 and 2020.
Agent / Owner: Graham Joyner, Metal & Petal’s project manager; Cameron Treadway, co-
owner
In Favor: Doug Patterson
Opposed: none
Motion:
Ms. Fletcher moved that the application be approved with the conditions that:
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the windows labeled in the application as M1 & M15 on the façade of the property be
retained;
the upper sashes labeled as U2 and U9 also be retained; and
the applicant may replace the lower sashes of the windows labeled as U2 and U9 per the
last COA.
Mr. VanLinden seconded. With a brief comment, the motion carried 6 – 1 (Wilson) via rollcall
vote.
2. 210 Milledge Circle COA-2021-02-492
Petitioner: Eric NeSmith
Request: New Accessory Structure
Information: 124B4 C011, Milledge Circle, RS-15
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application with
conditions. A COA for a rear addition was approved in December, 2020.
Agent / Owner: Eric Nesmith
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
Motion:
Ms. Fletcher moved to approve the application with conditions that:
The brackets be used for both supports for the side entry cover;
The garage door have a painted finish.
Ms. Epting seconded. After clarification regarding the setback, the motion carried 6 – 1
(Wilson) via rollcall vote.
3. 299 Woodlawn Avenue COA-2021-02-493
Petitioner: Kjirsten Ogburn for James & Terry Sapp
Request: Modify 3 Openings
Information: 124B2 F012, Woodlawn, RS-15
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application with
conditions. A COA was approved in December 2020 for other modifications.
Agent / Owner: Kjirsten Ogburn, James Sapp
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
Motion:
Mr. VanLinden moved to approve the application with the condition that allows staff the
flexibility to work with the applicant on the size of the opening. Mr. White seconded. Ms.
Epting requested a friendly amendment to add the second condition suggested by staff to
include the option to retain existing main level opening with the use of a divided light upper
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sash. Ms. Fletcher moved to include the second condition and Mr. VanLinden agreed to the
friendly amendment. The revised motion carried unanimously via rollcall vote.
NEW BUSINESS: None
CONCEPTUAL PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW:
1. 285 Milledge Circle COA-2021-03-692
Petitioner: Joseph Smith / Arcollab for Eric Gordon & Jill Wright
Request: New Main and Accessory Structures
Information: 173A3 E012A, Milledge Circle, RS-15
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report. As this is a concept review, an open forum format will
be used to provide comments only.
Agent / Owner: Joseph Smith – submitted a three dimensional digital model
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
Comments:
Comments were provided in regard to scale, massing, variety of building materials, and site
features.
OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Designation Committee Report
The Designation Committee did not meet this month. The agenda for April includes
discussing the demolition process and how it ties in with the historic designations.
2. Education Committee Report
The Committee met via WebEx on March 15th with Eskew, Fletcher, VanLinden, and
Walker attending. They discussed revamping the formatting of the Design Guidelines,
starting with the Milledge Avenue Design Guidelines.
3. Miscellaneous Announcements: Staff will organize a work session to address
concerns regarding the Potterytown destruction.
With no other business, the meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
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Agenda
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
FINAL AGENDA
March 17, 2021 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 February 17, 2021 hearings.
II OLD BUSINESS:
1. 1175 S. Milledge Avenue COA-2021-02-487
Petitioner: Graham Joyner/ Metal + Petal as agent for Franki Askew
Request: Window Replacement
Information: 173A3 C004, Milledge Ave., C-O [MAC]
2. 210 Milledge Circle COA-2021-02-492
Petitioner: Eric NeSmith
Request: New Accessory Structure
Information: 124B4 C011, Milledge Cir., RS-15
3. 299 Woodlawn Avenue COA-2021-02-493
Petitioner: Kjirsten Ogburn as agent for James & Terry Sapp
Request: Modify 3 Openings
Information: 124B2 F012, Woodlawn, RS-15
III NEW BUSINESS: None
IV CONCEPTUAL PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW:
1. 285 Milledge Circle COA-2021-03-692
Petitioner: Joseph Smith/Arcollab as agent for Eric Gordon & Jill Wright
Request: New Main and Accessory Structure
Information: 173A3 E012A, Milledge Cir., RS-15
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 April 21, 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 March 16th;
Comment on any item may be sent by email to planning@accgov.com prior to noon on March 16th.
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-2021-02-487
1175 S. Milledge Avenue
March 17, 2021
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 not previously allowed
for replacement.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2021-02-492
210 Milledge Circle
March 17, 2021
OWNER & APPLICANT………………………………..………………………….…… Eric NeSmith
REQUEST……………………………………………..................................... New Accessory Structure
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 new accessory structure in the rear yard.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2021-02-493
299 Woodlawn Avenue
March 17, 2021
OWNER & APPLICANT…………………………… Kjirsten Ogburn as agent for James & Terry Sapp
REQUEST……………………………………………................................................ Modify 3 Openings
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 windows in the side gables and a new window on the
main level.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2021-03-692
285 Milledge Circle
March 17, 2021
OWNER & APPLICANT……………….. Joseph Smith/Arcollab as agent for Eric Jordon & Jill Wright
REQUEST……………………………………………………….… New Main and Accessory Structure
LOCATION……………………………………………………………..…………... 285 Milledge Circle
HISTORIC DESIGNATION……………………………………….….. Milledge Circle Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ……………………………………………...… RS-15 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………...... 173A3 E012A
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of a new main structure and accessory structure for the
site that is different from the project approved in August of 2019.
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