Historic Preservation Commission

ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES November 17, 2021 The Athens-Clarke County Historic Preservation Commission met and considered the following items at a public meeting on Wednesday, November 17th, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting, via WebEx, was held at 120 W. Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia. MEMBERS PRESENT: Joanna Beckman, Jeff Bishop, Bobbie Epting, Heather Fletcher, Worth Van Linden, Ellen Walker, Thomas White MEMBERS ABSENT: none STAFF PRESENT: Sandy Beasley, Amber Eskew, Austin Jackson (ACC Attorney’s Office), Bruce Lonnee (host) 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 October 20th, 2021 meeting passed unanimously (rollcall vote.) 4. Ex-Parte Communications: Ms. Fletcher knows the applicants of 360 W. Cloverhurst Avenue. She has briefly discussed their intent to bring forth an application for HPC review. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: 1. 580 Castalia Avenue COA-2021-10-3070 Petitioner: Jeff Squier / JOMA for Andrew Park Request: Replace windows Information: 124B4 C012, Castalia, RS-15 Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to deny the application. Agent / Owner: Jeff Squier, Andrew Park In Favor: None Opposed: Scott Reid Motion: Mr. Van Linden moved to deny the application due to lack of information regarding deterioration. Mr. White seconded. Mr. Van Linden restated his motion be denied due to lack 1  of proof of deterioration. Mr. White maintained his second on the restated motion. Ms. Fletcher amended the motion to include “due to failure to meet the guideline standards for replacement of windows.” Mr. Van Linden approved the friendly amendment. The motion passed unanimously with a rollcall vote. Mr. Bishop authorized Ms. Eskew to sign the denial notice. 2. 693 Boulevard COA-2021-10-3071 Petitioner: Jeff Squier / JOMA for Emily Dingus Request: Replace windows Information: 114D4 B007, Boulevard, RS-15 Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to deny the application. Agent / Owner: Emily Dingus, Melissa Holt In Favor: none Opposed: Scott Reid Motion: Ms. Walker moved to deny the application based on staff recommendation and design guideline 3-B-7 where removal of historic windows is not indicated as appropriate given the circumstances. Mr. White seconded and the motion passed unanimously with a rollcall vote. Mr. Bishop authorized Ms. Eskew to sign the denial notice. 3. 360 W. Cloverhurst Avenue COA-2021-10-3081 Petitioner: Katrina Evans / E+E Architecture for Will & Lauren Douglas / SVNV Capital, LLC Request: Replace garage, modify rear porch and chimneys Information: 122D4 D021, W. Cloverhurst/Springdale, RS-15 Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application with conditions. Agent / Owner: Katrina Evans – requested to remove the garage from consideration. She also provided supplemental information regarding the chimneys. In Favor: none Opposed: Scott Reid Motion: Ms. Fletcher moved to approve the application with the conditions that the approval not include the demolition of the existing garage or construction of a new accessory structure and that the chimney finish remain stucco unless sufficient evidence of the previous use of an exposed brick finish is submitted to staff. Ms. Epting seconded and the motion passed unanimously with a rollcall vote. 4. 240 W. Clayton Street COA-2021-10-3082 Petitioner: Chris Evans / E+E Architecture Request: Modify openings on secondary elevations Information: 171A5 B011, W. Downtown, C-D 2  Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application with conditions. Agent / Owner: Chris Evans In Favor: none Opposed: none Motion: Mr. Van Linden moved to approve the application as submitted. Ms. Fletcher seconded and the motion passed unanimously with a rollcall vote. CONCEPTUAL PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW: 1. 493 Satula Avenue COA-2021-11-3235 Petitioner: Dorian Zevos Request: Concept of New Construction Information: 114C2 G003A, Buena Vista, 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: Dorian Zevos In Favor: none Opposed: none Comments:  Ms. Fletcher is a partner in this project; therefore, she will not provide comments.  Show how it relates to the neighbors because it is non-contributing. It is geometric and wants to see the rectangular space below the house.  Faux piers are acceptable unless the elevation needs larger ones to break it up.  Provide a rendering showing the elevations with types (slab or piers,) materials and heights of foundations, façade of front foundation, and height drop from front to back  Garage dormer appears to be unbalanced from the garage front elevation. Could be a bit more subordinate to the main peak of the roof. It would not be seen from the street frontage so it is acceptable.  For symmetry, would like see a door in the center with two side windows rather than a door with one window to the side.  Structure is appropriate for the neighborhood in style and design. Appreciates the overall feel.  Solid to void ratio on the garage is acceptable.  Overall height of structure is acceptable. 3 OTHER BUSINESS: 1. Designation Committee Report The Designation Committee met November 17th with Ms. Eskew, Ms. Epting and Mr. White attending. They discussed the potential for a landmark designation of the St. James Cemetery on Roberts Road. 2. Education Committee Report The Education Committee met on Monday, November 15th. Attending were Ms. Beckman, Ms. Eskew, Ms. Fletcher, Mr. Lonnee, Mr. Van Linden, Ms. Walker and Mr. White. Staff presented their research on the consideration of fencing, particularly front yard fencing, and continued discussion on potentially modifying the design guidelines. 3. Miscellaneous Announcements: Ms. Walker requested that HPC members and staff send suggestions for a mission statement and a vision statement to her by November 19th ahead of the November 30th meeting regarding the ongoing Strategic Plan drafting process. With no other business, the meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m. 4