Historic Preservation Commission

Name: Historic Preservation Commission — Athens-Clarke County, GA
Start: 2023-12-20
End: 2023-12-20
Location: Athens-Clarke County, GA

Regular Meeting

Athens-Clarke County, GA · December 20, 2023

Agenda Minutes

Minutes

ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES December 20, 2023 The Athens-Clarke County Historic Preservation Commission met and considered the following items at a public meeting on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting was held at 120 W. Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia. MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas White, Lindsey Roper, Joanna Beckman, Bobbie Epting, Ellen Walker, Heather Fletcher (Chair) MEMBERS ABSENT: Worth VanLinden STAFF PRESENT: Amber Eskew, Misty Carlisle, John Rogeberg, Bruce Lonnee, 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. 3. Adoption of the minutes of the November 15, 2023 agenda review: Motion to adopt the minutes of the November 15, 2023 agenda review passed 5:0 4. Adoption of the minutes of the November 15, 2023 hearing: Motion to adopt the minutes of the November 15, 2023 hearing passed 5:0. 5. Ex-Parte communications: Ms. Roper had communications with Mr. Lee Smith but did not discuss the project; Ms. Roper also stated that Mr. Chris Peterson is her landlord but had not had any discussion about the project. OLD BUSINESS: 1. 169 Virginia Ave COA-2023-11-2164 Petitioner: Lee Smith as agent for Deidre Dunphy Request: Hardscape Modifications Information: 163C3 C010, Boulevard, RS-8 Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application. Agent / Owner: Lee Smith on behalf of Deidre Dunphy In Favor: None Opposed: None 1 Motion: Ms. Epting moved to approve the application. Ms. Beckman seconded. The motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: 1. 275 Boulevard Heights COA-2023-11-2200 Petitioner: Jared Marsden / Property Dawgs LLC Request: Replace Front Porch Information: 114C2 D003A, Buena Vista, RS-8 Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application. Agent / Owner: Jared Marsden In Favor: Susan Wilson (question only) Opposed: None Motion: Ms. Walker moved to approve the application with the conditions recommended by staff. Ms. Roper seconded. The motion passed unanimously. 2. 425 N Milledge Ave COA-2023-11-2214 Petitioner: David Matheny / AMT as agent for Ches Smith Request: Modify Front Porch and Expand Rear Extensions Information: 122B2 1004, Cobbham, C-O Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application. Agent / Owner: David Matheny on behalf of Ches Smith In Favor: None Opposed: None Motion: Mr. Walker moved to approve the application with the conditions recommended by staff. Ms. Roper seconded. The motion passed unanimously. 3. 425 Barber St COA-2023-11-2215 Petitioner: Brett Nave as agent for Chris Peterson Request: Modify Building and Hardscape Information: 163C1 J004, Boulevard, E-1 Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application. Agent / Owner: Lauren McLemore with Studio BNA on behalf of Chris Peterson In Favor: None 2 Opposed: None Motion: Mr. White moved to approve the application with the conditions recommended by staff. Ms. Walker seconded. The motion passed unanimously. CONCEPTUAL PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW: 1. 317 S. Milledge Ave COA-2023-12-2320 Petitioner: David Matheny / AMT as agent for Delta Zeta Sorority Request: Modify Front Roofline and Rear Addition Information: 171C1 D003, S. Milledge Ave, C-O Ms. Eskew presented the staff report. As this is a conceptual review, there will be discussion only. No decisions will be made at this meeting. Agent / Owner: David Matheny In Favor: None Opposed: None Discussion: • Location of the addition • If any changes to front porch otherwise than roof shape, damage to one wood column noticed Action Taken: Comments only 2. 247 Pulaski St COA-2023-12-2321 Petitioner: Henry Anderson/TreanorHL as agent for GA Beta ChapterHouse Corp. Request: Replace Secondary Structure and Related Modifications Information: 171A2 E007, Landmark, C-D Ms. Eskew presented the staff report. As this is a conceptual review, there will be discussion only. No decisions will be made at this meeting. Agent / Owner: Sam McElreath on behalf of Henry Anderson and Alex Sams In Favor: None Opposed: None Discussion: • Relationship of the secondary structure to the main structure in size, form, materials, and level of details/complexity • Desire for more renderings or other visuals to show each aspect in context. 3 • Need for simplified materials Action Taken: Comments only OTHER BUSINESS: 1. Strategic Plan Update Under Education & Advocacy • Ellen has distributed the Districts and Landmarks publication including the UGA MHP program, the Welcome Center, Historic Athens, and five of the local frequent flyer architecture and design groups. Heather will be taking copies to 6 realtors who work frequently in historic areas. • 2023 Annual Report is nearly ready and just awaiting the new year to have the final COA counts. Under HP Ordinance, Charter, & Guidelines • Redesign of the general Design Guidelines is stalled with staff review. • Topics for revisions to the guidelines are sought by staff to plan a group discussion in the new year. 2. Designation Committee Report Did not meet this month. Staff did hear from Aubrey Turner regarding Bowles Drive and how he is still researching and working on getting the history together for a designation report. He is currently collecting information from multiple area churches. 3. Education Committee Report The Committee met on Monday December 18, 2023. Present for the virtual meeting were Ms. Walker, Ms. Fletcher, Mr. VanLinden, Ms. Beckman, and Ms. Eskew. The final needs and editing of the annual report were discussed. 4. Miscellaneous Announcements: • Ms. Eskew noted there are 5 COA items for the January meeting. Everyone present anticipated attendance on January 17th. • Ms. Walker discussed still seeking ways to get before the Mayor and Commission for a brief presentation on the workings of the HPC. With no other business, the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. 4

Agenda

ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FINAL AGENDA December 20, 2023 at 5:30 PM 120 W. Dougherty Street In-Person 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 November 15, 2023 agenda review. 4. Adoption of minutes from the November 15, 2023 hearing. II OLD BUSINESS: 1. 169 Virginia Avenue COA-2023-11-2164 Petitioner: Lee Smith as agent for Deidre Dunphy Request: Hardscape modifications Information: 163C3 C010, Boulevard, RS-8 III NEW BUSINESS: 1. 275 Boulevard Heights COA-2023-11-2200 Petitioner: Jared Marsden/ Property Dawgs, LLC Request: Replace Front Porch Information: 114C2 D003A, Buena Vista, RS-8 2. 425 N. Milledge Avenue COA-2023-11-2214 Petitioner: David Matheny/ AMT as agent for Ches Smith Request: Modify front porch and expand rear extension Information: 122B2 I004, Cobbham, C-O 3. 425 Barber Street COA-2023-11-2215 Petitioner: Brett Nave as agent for Chris Peterson Request: Modify Building and Hardscape Information: 163C1 J004, Boulevard, E-I IV CONCEPTUAL PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW: 1. 317 S. Milledge Avenue COA-2023-12-2320 Petitioner: David Matheny/ AMT as agent for Delta Zeta Sorority Request: Modify front Roofline and Rear Addition Information: 171C1 D003, S. Milledge Ave., C-O 2. 247 Pulaski Street COA-2023-12-2321 Petitioner: Henry Anderson/TreanorHL as agent for GA Beta Chapter House Corp. Request: Replace Secondary Structure and Related Modifications Information: 171A2 E007, Landmark., C-D V OTHER BUSINESS: 1. STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE 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 January 17, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the Auditorium at 120 W. Dougherty Street, Athens, GA. Please note the following regarding the return to an in-person hearing format: • An agenda review will be held prior to the advertised hearing at 5:00 pm prior to the start of the advertised hearing. This is open to the public but will not include any public comment opportunities and no decisions about pending item or properties will be made at the agenda review. • Comment on any item may be sent by email to planning@accgov.com prior to noon on December 19th. • Comment up to 3 minutes in length may given at the appropriate time for any agenda item during the hearing. • The hearing will be broadcast on YouTube. https://youtube.com/live/ILYZqWmcahk?feature=share • • 2 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS CASE NUMBER COA-2023-11-2164 169 Virginia Avenue December 20, 2023 OWNER & APPLICANT……………………………………… Lee Smith as agent for Deidre Dunphy REQUEST…………………………………….………………………………. Hardscape Modifications LOCATION……………………………………………………….….….…....…... 169 Virginia Avenue HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………….…………..…….....…...... Boulevard. Historic District ZONING DISTRICT ………………...…………………….……..… RS-8 (Single-Family Residential) TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 163C3 C010 Approval is sought for modifications to the hardscape at the rear of the property including expanding the driveway, adding a retaining wall, adding a patio at grade and a raised patio. 3 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS CASE NUMBER COA-2023-11-2200 275 Boulevard Heights December 20, 2023 OWNER & APPLICANT………………………………………… Jared Marsden/Property Dawgs, LLC REQUEST…………………………………….……………………………………. Replace Front Porch LOCATION……………………………………………………….….….…...…... 275 Boulevard Heights HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………….…………..……...…...... Buena Vista. Historic District ZONING DISTRICT ………………...…………………….…….....… RS-8 (Single-Family Residential) TAX MAP NUMBER ………………………………………………………………….... 114C2 D003A Approval is sought for replacing the existing front porch. 4 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS CASE NUMBER COA-2023-11-2214 425 N. Milledge Avenue December 20, 2023 OWNER & APPLICANT……………………………… David Matheny/ AMT as agent for Ches Smith REQUEST…………………………………….…………. Modify Front Porch & Expand Rear Extension LOCATION……………………………………………………….….….....…... 425 N. Milledge Avenue HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………….…………..…….....…........ Cobbham. Historic District ZONING DISTRICT ………………...…………………….…………...…..… C-O (Commercial-Office) TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 122B2 I004 Approval is sought to modify the front porch roof form and to expand the rear extension with a new roofline. 5 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS CASE NUMBER COA-2023-11-2215 425 Barber Street December 20, 2023 OWNER & APPLICANT……………………………………… Brett Nave as agent for Chris Peterson REQUEST…………………………………….………………….……. Modify Building and Hardscape LOCATION……………………………………………………….….….…..........…... 425 Barber Street HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………….…………..…….....…...... Boulevard. Historic District ZONING DISTRICT ………………...…………………….……………… E-I (Employment-Industrial) TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 163C1 J004 Approval is sought for modifications to one building entry, adding a canopy and new patio and wall areas. 6 CONCEPTUAL PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW CASE NUMBER COA-2023-12-2320 317 S. Milledge Avenue December 20, 2023 OWNER & APPLICANT……………………… David Matheny/ AMT as agent for Delta Zeta Sorority REQUEST…………………………………….…………….…. Modify Front Roofline & Rear Addition LOCATION……………………………………………………….….….....…... 317 S. Milledge Avenue HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………….…………..…....... Milledge Avenue. Historic District ZONING DISTRICT ………………...…………………….…………...…..… C-O (Commercial-Office) TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 171C1 D003 Comments are sought on a concept to modify the front porch roof form and for a rear addition at the left side of the building. 7 CONCEPTUAL PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW CASE NUMBER COA-2023-12-2321 247 Pulaski Street December 20, 2023 OWNER & APPLICANT…………………………………… Henry Anderson/TreanorHL as agent for GA Beta Chapter House Corp. REQUEST…………………………………….…………….…. Modify Front Roofline & Rear Addition LOCATION………………………………………………………….….….….....…... 247 Pulaski Street HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………….…………..………....... Landmark: Ross Crane House ZONING DISTRICT ………………...…………………….……...…..… C-D (Commercial-Downtown) TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 171A2 E007 Comments are sought on the concept of replacing the secondary structure and other modifications related to a renovation including replacing two secondary entrances, one to include a ramp and hardscape changes on the site. 8

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