Historic Preservation Commission
Regular MeetingAthens-Clarke County, GA · June 16, 2021
Minutes
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
June 16, 2021
The Athens-Clarke County Historic Preservation Commission met and considered the following
items at a public meeting on Wednesday, June 16th, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting, hosted via
WebEx, was held at 120 W. Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jeff Bishop, Heather Fletcher, Worth Van Linden, Ellen Walker,
Thomas White, Missy Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Bobbie Epting
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 May 19, 2021 meeting passed
unanimously (rollcall vote.)
4. Ex-Parte Communications: none
OLD BUSINESS:
1. 120 Cloverhurst Place COA-2021-05-1460
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 with a recommendation to approve the application with
conditions.
Agent / Owner: Lane Seabolt
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
Motion:
Mr. Van Linden moved to approve the application with the two conditions staff
recommended (any low-e finish to the windows be clear with no difference in glass clarity for
upper level and main windows and additional documentation of the condition of each of the
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three front gable windows be provided to staff in order to be included in the approval.) Mr.
White seconded and the motion carried unanimously (rollcall vote.)
2. 285 Milledge Circle COA-2021-05-1495
Petitioner: Joseph Smith / Arcollab for Eric Gordon & Jill Wright
Request: Demolition and New Construction
Information: 173A3 E012A, Milledge Circle, RS-15
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application with
conditions. A submittal for a different main structure and accessory structure was approved
in August 2019 but has expired.
Agent / Owner: Joseph Smith
In Favor: none
Opposed: Scott Reid
Motion:
Ms. Fletcher moved to approve the application with the clarification that the windows
aluminum claddings have a satin finish and that the overhead door for the garage be steel
with a painted finish. Mr. Van Linden seconded. Ms. Eskew requested clarification
regarding the steel door. Ms. Fletcher amended her motion to state that the garage door will
be steel with PVC paneling and a painted finish. Ms. Wilson requested clarification of the
roofing material. The motion carried 6 – 1 (Wilson opposed) via rollcall vote.
3. 397 S. Milledge Avenue COA-2021-05-1392
Petitioner: David Matheny / AMT for Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Request: Modify Openings
Information: 171C1 D009, Milledge Avenue, C-O [MAC]
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application as
submitted. This item was scheduled to come before the Commission in March, 2020. Due
to the COVID pandemic the meeting was not held; therefore, the application was approved
de facto 45 days after filing. The project was never started so the approval expired. Mr. Van
Linden recused himself from this item.
Agent / Owner: David Matheny
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
Motion:
Ms. Walker moved to approve the application as submitted. Ms. Wilson seconded and the
motion carried unanimously (rollcall vote.)
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NEW BUSINESS:
1. 100 Cloverhurst Terrace COA-2021-05-1473
Petitioner: David Matheny / AMT for Trent Farr
Request: Side Addition
Information: 173A1 C012, Bloomfield, RS-8
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application with
conditions.
Agent / Owner: David Matheny
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
Motion:
Mr. Van Linden moved to approve the application with the condition that the steps at the
new rear addition be concrete. Ms. Walker seconded and the motion carried unanimously
via rollcall vote.
2. 237 Hiawassee Avenue COA-2021-05-1474
Petitioner: David Matheny / AMT for Lisa Milot
Request: Deck Railing
Information: 114D1 I005, Boulevard, RS-8
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to deny the application.
Agent / Owner: David Matheny
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
Motion:
Ms. Fletcher moved to approve the application as submitted. Mr. Van Linden seconded. The
motion tied – for: Bishop, Fletcher, Van Linden; opposed: Walker, White, Wilson (rollcall
vote. Ms. Hines stated that in the event of a tie, the motion does not pass and another
motion can be made. Mr. White then moved to deny the application. Ms. Wilson seconded.
The motion tied - for: Walker, White, Wilson; opposed: Bishop, Fletcher, Van Linden (rollcall
vote.) With the stalemate, the application will be considered passed de facto after 45 days
from the date of submittal.
3. 125 Henderson Avenue COA-2021-05-1481
Petitioner: Todd Guenzi Enterprises, Inc. for Rich Clay / Bulldog Flip Flop House, LLC
Request: Rear Demolition and Major Addition
Information: 171C1 E001, Henderson, RS-8
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Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to deny the application.
Agent / Owner: Todd Guenzi
In Favor: David Ellison
Opposed: Gabe Comstock; Diana Jackson, Jennifer Comstock; Rhett Jackson; Mr. Bishop
noted for the record that emails (for and opposed) regarding this request were received and
forwarded to the Commission members.
Motion:
Ms. Fletcher moved to deny the application. Mr. Van Linden seconded and application was
denied. The motion passed unanimously (rollcall vote.) Mr. Bishop authorized Ms. Eskew to
sign the denial notice.
4. 184 College Avenue COA-2021-05-1517
Petitioner: Leslie Zinn / Arden’s Garden for Rusty Heery
Request: Façade Modification
Information: 171B5 D008, Downtown, C-D
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the awning only.
Agent / Owner: Leslie Zinn
In Favor: none
Opposed: none
Motion:
Ms. Wilson moved to approve the application with the condition that boarded openings with
painted signage potentially extending within this area be retained. Mr. Van Linden
seconded and motion was approved unanimously (rollcall vote.)
CONCEPTUAL PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW:
1. 306 W. Rutherford Street COA-2021-06-1715
Petitioner: Breckyn Alexander for Classic Cherokee Partners, LLC
Request: Addition and Modifications
Information: 173A1 D009, Bloomfield, C-O
This application was withdrawn by applicant prior to the hearing.
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OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Nomination and Election of Officers
Ms. Walker nominated Mr. Bishop to serve another term as Chair and Ms. Fletcher
serve another term as Vice-Chair beginning with the July meeting. Mr. White seconded
and the motion was approved unanimously (rollcall vote.)
2. Designation Committee Report
The Designation Committee did not meet in July. Mr. Lonnee did update the
Commission on a memo regarding the demolition review process and changes
discussed. There are procedural items that need to be worded differently but would not
change the substance of the work already done. This will go back to the Committee in
July for review. The recommendation will then be forwarded to the Manager’s Office to
convey to the Mayor. Mayor Girtz will determine whether to present it to the Mayor and
Commission as a whole or to assign it to a Committee.
3. Education Committee Report
The Committee will meet on June 21st to continue the strategic plan discussion. Mr.
Lonnee also discussed the outcome and next steps of the Mayor and Commission
budget hearing regarding Historic Athens funding proposal for their study.
4. Miscellaneous Announcements: Joanna Beckman introduced herself as a new
member of the Commission. Her term begins with the July meeting.
With no other business, the meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
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Agenda
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
FINAL AGENDA
June 16, 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 May 19, 2021 hearing.
II OLD BUSINESS:
1. 120 Cloverhurst Place COA-2021-05-1460
Petitioner: Lane Seabolt as agent for Chan Glazman & Leila Bjorkland-Glazman
Request: Roofline and Window Modifications
Information: 173A1 B001, Bloomfield, RS-8
2. 285 Milledge Circle COA-2021-05-1495
Petitioner: Joseph Smith/Arcollab as agent for Eric Gordon & Jill Wright
Request: Demolition and New Construction
Information: 173A3 E012A, Milledge Cir., RS-15
3. 397 S. Milledge Avenue COA-2021-05-1392
Petitioner: David Matheny/ AMT as agent for Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Request: Modify Openings
Information: 171C1 D009, Milledge Ave., C-O [MAC]
III NEW BUSINESS:
1. 100 Cloverhurst Terrace COA-2021-05-1473
Petitioner: David Matheny/ AMT as agent for Trent Farr
Request: Side Addition
Information: 173A1 C012, Bloomfield, RS-8
2. 237 Hiawassee Avenue COA-2021-05-1474
Petitioner: David Matheny/ AMT as agent for Lisa Milot
Request: Deck Railing
Information: 114D1 I005, Boulevard, RS-8
3. 125 Henderson Avenue COA-2021-05-1481
Petitioner: Todd Guenzi Enterprises, Inc. as agent for Rich Clay/ Bulldog Flip Flop
House, LLC
Request: Rear Demolition and Major Addition
Information: 171C1 E001, Henderson, RS-8
4. 184 College Avenue COA-2021-05-1517
Petitioner: Leslie Zinn/Arden’s Garden as agent for Rusty Heery
Request: Façade modification
Information: 171B5 D008, Downtown, C-D
IV CONCEPTUAL PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW:
1. 306 W Rutherford Street COA-2021-06-1715
Petitioner: Breckyn Alexander as agent for Classic Cherokee Partners, LLC
Request: Addition and Modifications
Information: 173A1 D009, Bloomfield, C-O
V OTHER BUSINESS:
1. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS
2. DESIGNATION Committee Report
3. EDUCATION Committee Report
4. MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Public Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission: The next regular monthly meeting
will be July 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 June 15th;
Comment on any item may be sent by email to planning@accgov.com prior to noon on June 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-2021-05-1460
120 Cloverhurst Place
June 16, 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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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2021-05-1495
285 Milledge Circle
June 16, 2021
OWNER & APPLICANT……………….. Joseph Smith/Arcollab as agent for Eric Jordon & Jill Wright
REQUEST………………………………………………………….… Demolition and New Construction
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 but still includes demolition of the
existing duplex.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2021-05-1392
397 S. Milledge Avenue
June 16, 2021
OWNER & APPLICANT…………………………………………….David Matheny/ AMT as agent for
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
REQUEST……………………………………………………………............................ Modify Openings
LOCATION…………………………………………………………………....... 397 S. Milledge Avenue
HISTORIC DESIGNATION……………………………………….... Milledge Avenue Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT …………………… C-O [MAC] (Commercial-Office, Milledge Avenue Corridor)
TAX MAP NUMBER ……………………………………………………………………... 171C1 D009
The purpose of this request is to seek approval for removal of a door on the south wing and the centering
of existing window.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2021-05-1473
100 Cloverhurst Terrace
June 16, 2021
OWNER & APPLICANT…………………………….... David Matheny/ AMT as agent for Trent Farr
REQUEST……………………………………………………………………………….… Side Addition
LOCATION……………………………………………………………..……….. 100 Cloverhurst Terr.
HISTORIC DESIGNATION………………………………………….….. Bloomfield Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ……………………………………………...… RS-8 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………...... 173A1 C012
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of an addition to the left side of the existing structure.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2021-05-1474
237 Hiawassee Avenue
June 16, 2021
OWNER & APPLICANT……………………………… David Matheny/ AMT as agent for Lisa Milot
REQUEST……………………………………………………………………………….…. Deck Railing
LOCATION………………………………………………………………………. 237 Hiawassee Avenue
HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………………………………...….... Boulevard Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...…………………………….… RS-8 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 114D1 I005
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of a steel and cable railing installed on a rear deck.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2021-05-1481
125 Henderson Avenue
June 16, 2021
OWNER & APPLICANT…………………………………. Todd Guenzi Enterprises, Inc. as agent for
Rich Clay/ Bulldog Flip Flop House, LLC
REQUEST………………………………………………………… Rear Demolition and Major Addition
LOCATION……………………………………………………………………. 125 Henderson Avenue
HISTORIC DESIGNATION……………………………………….... Henderson Ave. Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...…………………………….… RS-8 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 171C1 E001
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of a removing the existing rear extention to allow for a
major rear addition.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2021-05-1517
184 College Avenue
June 16, 2021
OWNER & APPLICANT………………………. Leslie Zinn/Arden’s Garden as agent for Rusty Heery
REQUEST………………………………………………………………………..… Façade Modification
LOCATION………………………………………………………………….….…. 184 College Avenue
HISTORIC DESIGNATION………………………………………….….... Downtown Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...……………………………....… C-D (Commercial-Downtown)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 171B5 D008
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of eliminated window openings that are now boarded and
modification to the canopy.
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CONCEPTUAL PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW
CASE NUMBER COA-2021-06-1715
306 W. Rutherford Street
June 16, 2021
OWNER & APPLICANT…….….…. Breckyn Alexander as agent for Classic Cherokee Partners, LLC
REQUEST………………………………………….……………………..… Addition and Modifications
LOCATION………………………………………………………………….….…. 306 W. Rutherford St
HISTORIC DESIGNATION………………………………………..….….... Bloomfield Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...…………………………………......… C-O (Commercial-Office)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 173A1 D009
The purpose of this request is to seek approval replacing a carport on the Mell Street side of the property
with an addition and modification to openings for one unit of the multifamily dwelling.
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