Historic Preservation Commission
Regular MeetingAthens-Clarke County, GA · May 19, 2021
Minutes
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
May 19, 2021
The Athens-Clarke County Historic Preservation Commission met and considered the following
items at a public meeting on Wednesday, May 19th, at 5:30 p.m. Due to technical issues, the
meeting started at 5:56 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), Austin Jackson (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 April 21st, 2021 meeting
passed unanimously (rollcall vote.)
4. Ex-Parte Communications: none
NOTE: Due to ACC’s server failure during this review cycle, the COA numbers
assigned are temporary and will be changed to permanent record numbers once
service is restored.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. 1022 Prince Avenue COA-2021-04-001
Petitioner: Koons Environmental Design for 948 MIX, LLC
Request: Modify Rear Parking Area
Information: 114D3 A017, Landmark, C-O
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application as
submitted.
Agent / Owner: Josh Koons
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
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Motion:
Mr. VanLinden moved to approve the application as submitted. Mr. White seconded and the
motion carried (rollcall vote.) Ms. Epting abstained.
2. 166 W. Cloverhurst Avenue COA-2021-04-002
Petitioner: William Kraeling, ETL Construction for Chris & Brittany Sjogren
Request: Enclose Screened Porch
Information: 171C3 E007, Bloomfield, RS-8
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application as
submitted.
Agent / Owner: Bill Kraeling
In Favor: David Matheny
Opposed: none
Motion:
Mr. White moved to approve the application as submitted. Mr. VanLinden seconded. The
motion carried unanimously (rollcall vote.)
NEW BUSINESS:
1. 170 Lakeview Street COA-2021-04-003
Petitioner: Benjamin Britton
Request: Demolition and New Construction
Information: 114D1 I011, Boulevard, RS-8
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application with
conditions and an option.
Agent / Owner: Benjamin Britton
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
Motion:
Ms. Fletcher moved to approve the application with the following conditions and options:
use of a poured foundation where needed;
option to use a metal roof for the center rear area between hipped extensions;
use of traditional baluster railing instead of wire goat panels;
option for the CMU to be used between brick foundation piers to be recessed a few
inches for a traditional foundation design;
option to increase the size of the front porch if evidence of a larger porch is presented
to staff.
Ms. Epting seconded and the motion carried unanimously via rollcall vote.
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2. 398 Milledge Circle COA-2021-04-004
Petitioner: Laura Welch
Request: Modify Accessory Structure
Information: 124B4 D001, Milledge Circle, RS-15
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application with
one condition.
Agent / Owner: Laura Welch
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
Motion:
Mr. VanLinden moved to approve the application with the condition staff recommended (trim
of a width similar to that currently existing be used around the window and door openings.
Trim could be of painted wood or cementitious material.) Mr. White seconded. The motion
carried unanimously via rollcall vote.
3. 435 S. Milledge Avenue COA-2021-04-005
Petitioner: David Matheny for John Barrett / MC Apartments, LLC
Request: Replace Front Windows
Information: 171C1 E012, Milledge Avenue, C-O (MAC)
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to deny the application.
Agent / Owner: David Matheny
In Favor: none
Opposed: Scott Reed
Motion:
Ms. Epting moved to deny the application based of Guideline 2.B Windows relative to the
proposed windows not complying and being found inappropriate. Ms. Fletcher seconded
and application was denied. The motion carried unanimously (rollcall vote.) Mr. Bishop
authorized Ms. Eskew to sign the denial notice.
CONCEPTUAL PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW: none
OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Designation Committee Report
The Designation Committee met via WebEx on May 19th with Ms. Epting and Mr. White
in attendance. They continued discussion of the demolition review process and how it
ties in with the Historic Preservation program. Have started working out the details of
how this will be forwarded to the Mayor and Commission.
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2. Education Committee Report
The Committee met via WebEx on May 17th with all members attending with the
exception of Mr. Bishop. They continued to discuss a strategic plan for preservation.
3. Miscellaneous Announcements: Ms. Walker redesigned and reedited (formatting
only) the Milledge Avenue Guidelines along with Ms. Fletcher and Mr. VanLinden on the
Education Committee. The revised document was emailed to the HPC members.
Commission discussion followed.
With no other business, the meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
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Agenda
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
FINAL AGENDA
May 19, 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 April 21, 2021 hearing.
II OLD BUSINESS:
1. 1022 Prince Avenue COA-2021-04-001
Petitioner: Koons Environmental Design as agent for 948 MIX, LLC
Request: Modify Rear Parking Area
Information: 114D3 A017, Landmark, C-O
2. 166 W. Cloverhurst Avenue COA-2021-04-002
Petitioner: William Kraeling, ETL Construction as agent for Chris & Brittany
Sjogren
Request: Enclose Screened Porch
Information: 171C3 E007, Bloomfield, RS-8
III NEW BUSINESS:
1. 170 Lakeview Street COA-2021-04-003
Petitioner: Benjamin Britton
Request: Demolition and New Construction
Information: 114D1 I011, Boulevard, RS-8
2. 398 Milledge Circle COA-2021-04-004
Petitioner: Laura Welch
Request: Modify Accessory Structure
Information: 124B4 D001, Milledge Cir., RS-15
3. 435 S. Milledge Avenue COA-2021-04-005
Petitioner: David Matheny as agent for John Barrett/MC Apartments, LLC
Request: Replace front windows
Information: 171C1 E012, Milledge Ave., C-O [MAC]
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 June 16, 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 May 18th;
Comment on any item may be sent by email to planning@accgov.com prior to noon on May 18th.
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-2021-04-001
1022 Prince Avenue
April 21, 2021
OWNER & APPLICANT………………..… Koons Environmental Design as agent for 948 MIX, LLC
REQUEST…………………………………………………………………… Modify Rear Parking Area
LOCATION……………………………………………………………………...…. 1022 Prince Avenue
HISTORIC DESIGNATION……………………………………….………..... Landmark: Upson House
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...……………………………….……… C-O (Commercial-Office)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 114D3 A017
The purpose of this request is to seek approval for modification to expand the rear parking lot.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2021-04-002
166 W. Cloverhurst Avenue
April 21, 2021
OWNER & APPLICANT………… William Kraeling, ETL Construction as agent for Chris & Brittany
REQUEST……………………………………………………………….……… Enclose Screened Porch
LOCATION……………………………………………………………...…. 166 W. Cloverhurst Avenue
HISTORIC DESIGNATION……………………………………….…….... Bloomfield Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...……………………….……… RS-8 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 171C3 E007
The purpose of this request is to seek approval for enclosing the rear screened porch.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2021-04-003
170 Lakeview Street
April 21, 2021
OWNER & APPLICANT………………………………………………………..…… Benjamin Britton
REQUEST…………………………………………………………… Demolition and New Construction
LOCATION……………………………………………………………………...…. 170 Lakeview Street
HISTORIC DESIGNATION……………………………………….….…..... Boulevard Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...……………………………..… RS-8(Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 114D1 I011
The purpose of this request is to seek approval for demolition of the existing structure and construction
of a new dwelling.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2021-04-004
398 Milledge Circle
April 21, 2021
OWNER & APPLICANT………………………………………………………..………… Laura Welch
REQUEST……………………………………………………………….… Modify Accessory Structure
LOCATION……………………………………………………………………...…. 398 Milledge Circle
HISTORIC DESIGNATION………………………………………...... Milledge Circle Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...…………………………..… RS-15 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 124B4 D001
The purpose of this request is to seek approval for modification of an existing detached garage including
new doors and windows.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2021-04-005
435 S. Milledge Avenue
April 21, 2021
OWNER & APPLICANT…………… David Matheny as agent for John Barrett/MC Apartments, LLC
REQUEST……………………………………………………………………… Replace Front Windows
LOCATION………………………………………………………………...…. 435 S. Milledge Avenue
HISTORIC DESIGNATION………………………………………..... Milledge Avenue Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………….. C-O (Commercial-Office)[MAC] (Milledge Avenue Corridor)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 171C1 E012
The purpose of this request is to seek approval for window replacement specifically for the front
elevation of the building.
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