Historic Preservation Commission
Regular MeetingAthens-Clarke County, GA · April 21, 2021
Minutes
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
April 21, 2021
The Athens-Clarke County Historic Preservation Commission met and considered the following
items at a public meeting on Wednesday, April 21st, 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
MEMBERS ABSENT: Missy Wilson
STAFF PRESENT: Sandy Beasley, Amber Eskew, Bruce Lonnee (host); Sherrie Hines
(ACC Attorney’s Office)
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 March 17, 2021 meeting
passed unanimously (rollcall vote.)
4. Ex-Parte Communications: Ms. Epting recused herself from Item 1 of New Business, 185
East Hancock Avenue. She felt her church membership was a conflict of interest.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. 657 Cobb Street COA-2021-03-840
Petitioner: Michael & Monika Kapousouz
Request: Window Modification
Information: 122B1 B004, Cobbham, RS-8
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application with
conditions.
Agent / Owner: Mike Kapousouz
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
Motion:
Ms. Epting moved to approve the application as submitted. Mr. VanLinden seconded and
the motion carried unanimously (rollcall vote.)
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2. 267 Franklin Street COA-2021-03-956
Petitioner: Christopher Sugiuchi
Request: Modify Previous Accessory Structure Placement
Information: 122B4 C007, Cobbham, RM-1
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application as
submitted.
Agent / Owner: Chris Sugiuchi
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
Motion:
Ms. Fletcher moved to approve the application as submitted. Mr. White seconded. The
motion carried unanimously (rollcall vote.)
3. 394 S. Milledge Avenue COA-2021-01-153
Petitioner: Christopher Evans
Request: Modifications to Openings and Site
Information: 122D2 A006, Milledge Avenue, C-O (MAC)
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application as
submitted.
Agent / Owner: Chris Evans – presented additional information and requested changes /
option to submitted plans. Mr. Bishop designated this request for changes as Exhibit A.
In Favor: none
Opposed: Scott Reid
Motion:
Mr. VanLinden moved to approve the application as staff recommended with the option to
work with staff on changing the opening of the rear door to the left of the elevator shaft, the
door of the loading dock, and the new awning for the loading dock. Ms. Epting seconded
and the motion passed unanimously (rollcall vote.)
NEW BUSINESS:
1. 185 E. Hancock Avenue COA-2021-03-934
Petitioner: Smith Wilson for First Presbyterian Church
Request: Columbarium
Information: 171A2 I002, Downtown, C-D
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application as
submitted.
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Ms. Epting recused herself from this application.
Agent / Owner: Smith Wilson
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
Motion:
Ms. Walker moved to approve the application as submitted. Mr. White seconded and the
motion carried 5-0 (Ms. Epting recused) via rollcall vote.
2. 225 West Clayton Avenue COA-2021-03-936
Petitioner: Loretta Paluck
Request: Paint brick sidewall
Information: 171A5 D001A, W. Downtown, C-D
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to deny the application.
Agent / Owner: Dan Beynart; Lori Paluck
In Favor: Mary Hallam Pearse; Lane Seabolt
Opposed: none
Motion:
Ms. Epting moved to approve the application as submitted. Ms. Fletcher seconded. The
motion carried 4 – 2 (White, VanLinden) via rollcall vote.
3. 309 / 313 Dubose Avenue COA-2021-03-961
Petitioner: Mary Hallam Pearse for Jeffrey Marion
Request: Metal Roofing
Information: 114D1 C022, Boulevard, RS-8
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application with
conditions.
Agent / Owner: Mary Hallam Pearse – requested to add gutters to the application.
In Favor: Dan Beynart
Opposed: none
Motion:
Ms. Fletcher moved to approve the application as submitted with the option to work with
staff on appropriate gutters for the building. Mr. VanLinden seconded and the motion
carried unanimously (rollcall vote.)
4. 587 W. Hancock Avenue COA-2021-03-964
Petitioner: Cam Hopkins for John Mosley
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Request: Demolition and New Construction
Information: 171A1 Q006, Reese, RM-1
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to table.
Agent / Owner: John Mosley, Cam Hopkins
In Favor: none
Opposed: Scott Reid
Motion:
Ms. Fletcher moved to table the application for up to six months. Mr. Mosley agreed to the
table and authorized Mr. Hopkins to sign the tabling agreement. Mr. Bishop authorized Ms.
Eskew to sign the tabling agreement. Mr. VanLinden seconded and the motion carried
unanimously (rollcall vote).
5. 277 Hill Street COA-2021-03-965
Petitioner: Brett Nave / Studio BNA for Joseph Pruitt
Request: Replace Rear Addition
Information: 171A1 J004, Cobbham, RM-1
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application with
conditions.
Agent / Owner: Brett Nave – requested changes to the application; Joseph Pruitt; Carla
Pruitt
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
Motion:
Ms. Fletcher moved to approve the application with the following conditions:
Placement of the windows, siding and columns be approved for only those locations
noted in the submittal and any further replacement to be approved by staff with
additional documentation of deterioration beyond repair;
Applicant has the option to remove the side lights next to the set of French doors on the
south elevation adjacent to the single double hung window and also to shift the double
hung window to the left so that it is centered below the upstairs window directly above.
Mr. VanLinden seconded and the motion carried unanimously (rollcall vote.)
6. 298 Lyndon Avenue COA-2021-03-966
Petitioner: Barry Allen for James Miller
Request: Accessory Structure
Information: 114D4 A016, Boulevard, RS-8
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application as
submitted.
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Agent / Owner: Barry Allen; Mark Poucher
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
Motion:
Ms. Walker moved to approve as submitted. Ms. Epting seconded and the motion carried
unanimously (rollcall vote.)
CONCEPTUAL PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW:
1. 120 Cloverhurst Place COA-2021-04-1197
Petitioner: Lane Seabolt for Chan Glazman & Leila Bjorkland-Glazman
Request: Roofline and Window Modifications
Information: 173A1 B001, Bloomfield, RS-8
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: Lane Seabolt
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
Comments:
Discussed substantiating deterioration and replacement of windows; reviewing guidelines
regarding windows; and creating a false sense of history.
OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Designation Committee Report
The Designation Committee met via WebEx on April 21st with Ms. Epting, Mr. White,
and Ms. Wilson in attendance. They read through the demolition review process and
discussed suggestions to forward to the Legislative Review Committee for possible
ordinance revisions.
2. Education Committee Report
The Committee met via WebEx on several occasions since the last HPC meeting.
(3/29/21, 4/12/21, and 4/19/21) All members attended one or more of the meetings with
Ms. Eskew or Mr. Lonnee hosting. They discussed a strategic plan for preservation.
3. Miscellaneous Announcements: None
With no other business, the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
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Agenda
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
FINAL AGENDA
April 21, 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 March 17, 2021 hearing.
II OLD BUSINESS:
1. 657 Cobb Street COA-2021-03-840
Petitioner: Michael & Monika Kapousouz
Request: Window Modification
Information: 122B1 B004, Cobbham, RS-8
2. 267 Franklin Street COA-2021-03-956
Petitioner: Christopher Sugiuchi
Request: Modify Previous Accessory Structure Placement
Information: 122B4 C007, Cobbham, RM-1
3. 394 S. Milledge Avenue COA-2021-01-153
Petitioner: Christopher Evans
Request: Modifications to Openings and Site
Information: 122D2 A006, Milledge Ave, C-O (MAC)
III NEW BUSINESS:
1. 185 E. Hancock Avenue COA-2021-03-934
Petitioner: Smith Wilson for First Presbyterian Church
Request: Columbarium
Information: 171A2 I002, Downtown, C-D
2. 225 W. Clayton Street COA-2021-03-936
Petitioner: Loretta Paluck
Request: Paint brick sidewall
Information: 171A5 C001A, W. Downtown, C-D
3. 309 (313) Dubose Avenue COA-2021-03-961
Petitioner: Mary Hallam Pearse as agent for Jeffrey Marion
Request: Metal Roofing
Information: 114D1 C022, Boulevard, RS-8
4. 587 W. Hancock Avenue COA-2021-03-964
Petitioner: Cam Hopkins as agent for John Mosely
Request: Demolition & New Construction
Information: 171A1 Q006, Reese, RM-1
5. 277 Hill Street COA-2021-03-965
Petitioner: Brett Nave/ Studio BNA as agent for Joseph Pruitt
Request: Replace Rear Addition
Information: 171A1 J004, Cobbham, RM-1
6. 298 Lyndon Avenue COA-2021-03-966
Petitioner: Barry Allen as agent for James Miller
Request: Accessory Structure
Information: 114D4 A016, Boulevard, RS-8
IV CONCEPTUAL PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW:
1. 120 Cloverhurst Place COA-2021-04-1197
Petitioner: Lane Seabolt as agent for Chan Glazman & Leila Bjorkland-Glazman
Request: Roofline and Window Modifications
Information: 173A1 B001, Bloomfield, RS-8
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 May 19, 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 April 20th;
Comment on any item may be sent by email to planning@accgov.com prior to noon on April 20th.
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-2021-03-840
657 Cobb Street
April 21, 2021
OWNER & APPLICANT………………………………….………..… Michael and Monika Kapousouz
REQUEST……………………………………………………………………......... Window Modification
LOCATION…………………………………………………………………………...…. 657 Cobb Street
HISTORIC DESIGNATION………………………………………………..... Cobbham Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...………………………….…… RS-8 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 122B1 B004
The purpose of this request is to seek approval for modification of window openings on the eastern side
elevation as part of a recently approved renovation and addition.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2021-03-956
267 Franklin Street
April 21, 2021
OWNER & APPLICANT……………………………………………………...… Christopher Sugiuchi
REQUEST…………………………………………...... Modify Previous Accessory Structure Placement
LOCATION……………………………………………………………………….…. 267 Franklin Street
HISTORIC DESIGNATION……………………………………………….... Cobbham Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...……………………………… RM-1 (Multi-Density Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 122B4 C007
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of changing the orientation and placement for an
accessory structure approved in June of 2020.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2021-01-153
394 S. Milledge Avenue
February 17, 2021
OWNER & APPLICANT………………………………………………………….… Christopher Evans
REQUEST………………………………………………………...... Modifications to Openings and Site
LOCATION………………………………………………………………….…. 394 S. Milledge Avenue
HISTORIC DESIGNATION……………………………………...... Milledge Avenue Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...………… C-O (MAC) Commercial-Office, Milledge Avenue Corridor
TAX MAP NUMBER ……………………………………………………………….……... 122D2 A006
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of modifications to window and door openings and
related site modifications around the existing structure.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2021-03-934
185 E. Hancock Avenue
April 21, 2021
OWNER & APPLICANT…………………………………. Smith Wilson for First Presbyterian Church
REQUEST……………………………………………………………………………....... Columbarium
LOCATION………………………………………………………………….…. 185 E. Hancock Avenue
HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………………………………….... Downtown Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...…………………………….…… C-D (Commercial-Downtown)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 171A2 I002
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of constructing a columbarium at the western side of the
sanctuary.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2021-03-936
225 W. Clayton Street
April 21, 2021
OWNER & APPLICANT……………………………………………………………...… Loretta Paluck
REQUEST…………………………………………................................................... Paint brick sidewall
LOCATION…………………………………………………………………….…. 225 W. Clayton Street
HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………………………….... Western Downtown Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...………………………………..… C-D (Commercial-Downtown)
TAX MAP NUMBER ………………………………………………………………….... 171A5 D001A
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of painting the brick on the eastern side wall of the
building to allow a mural.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2021-03-961
309 (313) Dubose Avenue
April 21, 2021
OWNER & APPLICANT…………………………..…Mary Hallam Pearse as agent for Jeffrey Marion
REQUEST……………………………………………………………………………....... Metal Roofing
LOCATION…………………………………………………………………. 309 (313) Dubose Avenue
HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………………………………….... Boulevard Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...……………………………… RS-8 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 114D1 C022
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of changing the asphalt shingle roofing to metal roofing.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2021-03-964
587 W. Hancock Avenue
April 21, 2021
OWNER & APPLICANT…………………………………...… Cam Hopkins as agent for John Mosely
REQUEST……………………………………………………..…...... Demolition and New Construction
LOCATION…………………………………………………………………..…. 587 W. Hancock Street
HISTORIC DESIGNATION……………………………………………….... Reese St. Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...……………………………… RM-1 (Multi-Density Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 171A1 Q006
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of demolition of the existing structure and construction of
a new structure on the parcel.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2021-03-965
277 Hill Street
April 21, 2021
OWNER & APPLICANT…………………………… Brett Nave/Studio BNA as agent for Joseph Pruitt
REQUEST…………………………………………............................................... Replace Rear Addition
LOCATION……………………………………………………………………….………. 277 Hill Street
HISTORIC DESIGNATION……………………………………………….... Cobbham Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...……………………………… RM-1 (Multi-Density Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 171A1 J004
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of removing a non-historic rear addition and replacing it
with a new rear addition.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2021-03-966
298 Lyndon Avenue
April 21, 2021
OWNER & APPLICANT……………………………………..… Barry Allen as agent for James Miller
REQUEST………………………………………………………………………...... Accessory Structure
LOCATION…………………………………………………………………………. 298 Lyndon Avenue
HISTORIC DESIGNATION………………………………………………... Boulevard Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...…………………………….… RS-8 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 114D4 A016
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of constructing an accessory structure in the rear yard.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2021-04-1197
Concept- 120 Cloverhurst Place
April 21, 2021
OWNER & APPLICANT…………… Lane Seabolt as agent for Chan Glazman & Leila Bjorkland-Glazman
REQUEST…………………………………………………………. Roofline and Window Modifications
LOCATION………………………………………………………………………. 120 Cloverhurst Place
HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………………………………….... Bloomfield Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...…………………………….… RS-8 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 173A1 B001
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of converting the rear hipped roofline to a gable and
related window modifications.
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