Historic Preservation Commission

Name: Historic Preservation Commission — Athens-Clarke County, GA
Start: 2024-02-21
End: 2024-02-21
Location: Athens-Clarke County, GA

Regular Meeting

Athens-Clarke County, GA · February 21, 2024

Agenda Minutes

Minutes

ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES February 21, 2024 The Athens-Clarke County Historic Preservation Commission met and considered the following items at a public meeting on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting was held in the Auditorium at 120 W. Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia. MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas White, Lindsey Roper, Joanna Beckman, Bobbie Epting, Ellen Walker, Worth VanLinden, Heather Fletcher (Chair) MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Amber Eskew, Misty Carlisle, 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 6-0. Mr. White – motion; Ms. Beckman – 2nd 3. Adoption of the minutes of the January 17, 2024 agenda review: Motion to adopt the minutes of the January 17, 2024 agenda review passed unanimously 6:0. Ms. Beckman – motion; Ms. Walker – 2nd 4. Adoption of the minutes of the January 17, 2024 hearing: Motion to adopt the minutes of the January 17, 2024 hearing passed with correction unanimously 6:0. Ms. Epting – motion; Ms Roper – 2nd (Correction: COA-2023-12-2392; approve application with condition that fencing on west side not exceed the building line including the front porch.) 5. Ex-Parte communications: Ms. Roper stated that Chris Peterson is her landlord but they had not spoken about request. Ms. Fletcher spoke with Andrew Malec about something unrelated, but did ask when he would be bringing something to the meeting. OLD BUSINESS: 1. 815 N Chase Street COA-2023-12-2392 Petitioner: Gabe Comstock/Arcollab as agent for Bruno & Lourdes Rubio Request: Overhead Door & Accessory Structure Information: Tax Parcel 114D1 A024; Boulevard Historic District; C-N zoning Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve with the conditions. Public Comment Agent / Owner: Gabe Comstock - Agent 1 In Favor: Lori Bork Newcomer Opposed: None Motion: Ms. Walker moved to approve the application as submitted. Ms. Epting seconded. The motion passed 4:2 with Mr. White and Ms. Beckman opposing. 2. 420 Boulevard COA-2024-01-0121 Petitioner: Lori Bork Newcomer/Arcollab as agent for James Chin and Audrey Haynes Request: Courtyard Enclosure Information: Tax Parcel 114D B005; Boulevard Historic District; RS-15 zoning Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve. Public Comment Agent / Owner: Lori Bork Newcomer - Agent In Favor: Franklin Frost and Audrey Haynes Opposed: None Motion: Ms. Roper moved to approve the application as long as stucco is the only thing removed from the historic garage. Ms. Walker seconded. The motion passed unanimously; 6:0. 3. 247 Pulaski Street COA-2024-01-0122 Petitioner: Henry Anderson/TreanorHL as agent for Georgia Beta Chapter House Request: Replace Secondary Structure and Related Modifications Information: Tax Parcel 171A2 E007; Local Historic Landmark; C-D zoning Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to table the request. Public Comment Agent / Owner: Henry Anderson - Agent In Favor: Drew Dekle Opposed: None Motion: Ms. Walker moved to approve the application with conditions: 1) existing secondary structure can be demolished; 2) the new secondary structure to have a lowered gable roof. 3) the new structure be shifted east a minimum of 5 feet with a max of 10 feet. 4) use foundation material only to floor line. 5) the square columns to be made of wood or composite material with a painted finish, 6) outdoor kitchen storage shed shifted 1 foot to the west and must be painted brick to match the main house. 7) fencing be primarily the metal with no privacy fencing in front of building line, private fencing will be allowed around kitchen storage shed. 8) existing stone wall, existing front walk and stairs will not be touched. Mr. VanLinden seconded. The motion passed unanimously 6:0. 2 NEW BUSINESS: 1. 180 Milledge Cir COA-2024-01-0095 Petitioner: Drew Dekle as agent for Matt Crim Request: Rear Dormer Addition Information: Tax Parcel 173A3 D010; Milledge Circle Historic District, RS-15 zoning Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application. Public Comment Agent / Owner: Drew Dekle - Agent In Favor: None Opposed: None Motion: Ms. Epting moved to approve the application. Ms. Roper seconded. The motion passed unanimously 6-0. 2. 154 E. Clayton St COA-2023-11-2400 Petitioner: Chris Peterson / Peterson Properties Request: Roof Modification Information: Tax Parcel 171B5 B013; Downtown Historic District; C-D zoning Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application Public Comment Agent / Owner: Chris Peterson - Owner In Favor: Andrew Malec, Brett Thurmond Opposed: None Motion: Mr. VanLinden moved to approve the application. Ms. Epting seconded the motion passed unanimously 6-0. 3. 1130 Boulevard COA-2024-01-0119 Petitioner: Andrew Malic Request: Demolition Information: 114C2 G011, Buena Vista, RS-8 Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve the application. Ms. Fletcher recused herself due to a conflict of interest. Mr. VanLinden served as Chair for the remainder of this item. Public Comment Agent / Owner: Andrew Malec - Owner In Favor: Brett Thurmond 3 Opposed: None Motion: Ms. Epting moved to approve the application with a condition that the main structure be documented such as with measured drawings or scalable photographs prior to the demolition and submitted to staff for the file. Ms. Walker seconded. The motion passed unanimously 6-0. At this time Ms. Fletcher returned to the meeting. CONCEPTUAL PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW: None OTHER BUSINESS: 1. Strategic Plan Update The Strategic Plan goals and timeline updates were discussed during the agenda review. 2. Designation Committee Report Met on 2/12/24. Reviewed first draft of the Mac Burney House Landmark Designation. The intern presented research on conservation districts. Regionally important resources were discussed and any recommendations to be turned in this week. 3. Education Committee Report Met on 2/19/24. Discussed the design guidelines and areas to bring to discussion for content revision as well as distribution of the annual report. 4. Miscellaneous Announcements: • Ms. Eskew noted there are at least 3 COA items for the March meeting. All members present except Ms. Walker anticipated attending the March 20th HPC meeting. • Ms. Beckman and Ms. Epting noted that they have looked into scheduling a tour and discussion with the Hargrett Special Collections Library staff to better understand the resources and research opportunities at this location. More details will follow for HPC members and staff to participate. With no other business, the meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. 4

Agenda

ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FINAL AGENDA February 21, 2024 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 January 17, 2024 agenda review. 4. Adoption of minutes from the January 17, 2024 hearing. II OLD BUSINESS: 1. 815 N. Chase Street COA-2024-01-0120 Petitioner: Gabe Comstock/Arcollab as agent for Bruno & Lourdes Rubio Request: Accessory Structure Information: 114D1 A024, Boulevard, C-N 2. 420 Boulevard COA-2024-01-0121 Petitioner: Lori Bork Newcomer/ Arcollab as agent for James Chin and Audrey Haynes Request: Courtyard Enclosure Information: 114D2 B005, Boulevard, RS-15 3. 247 Pulaski Street COA-2024-01-0122 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 III NEW BUSINESS: 1. 180 Milledge Circle COA-2024-01-0095 Petitioner: Drew Dekle as agent for Matt Crim Request: Rear Dormer Addition Information: 173A3 D010, Milledge Cir., RS-15 2. 154 E. Clayton Street COA-2024-01-0118 Petitioner: Chris Peterson/ Peterson Properties Request: Roof Modification Information: 171B5 B013, Downtown, C-D 3. 1130 Boulevard COA-2024-01-0119 Petitioner: Andrew Malec Request: Demolition Information: 114C2 G011, Buena Vista, RS-8 IV CONCEPTUAL PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW: NONE 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 March 20, 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 February 20th. • 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/-ZpCHIqlIf8?feature=share 2 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS CASE NUMBER COA-2024-01-0120 815 N. Chase Street February 21, 2024 OWNER & APPLICANT……………….…. Gabe Comstock/ Arcollab as agent for Bruno & Lourdes Rubio REQUEST……………………………………………………............ Overhead door and accessory structure LOCATION……………………………………………………………………….…. 815 N. Chase Street HISTORIC DESIGNATION……………………………………….…........... Boulevard Historic District ZONING DISTRICT ……………………………………………..….. C-N (Commercial-Neighborhood) TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 114D1 A024 The purpose of this request is to seek approval to add an accessory structure to the property, which was not part of the approval at the January HPC hearing. 3 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS CASE NUMBER COA-2024-01-0121 420 Boulevard February 21, 2024 OWNER & APPLICANT…………… Lori Bork Newcomer/ Arcollab as agent for James Chin and Audrey Haynes REQUEST…………………………………….………………… Rear Addition with Partial Demolition LOCATION……………………………………………………….….…...…....………... 420 Boulevard HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………….…………..……….…...... Boulevard Historic District ZONING DISTRICT ………………...…………………….……..… RS-15 (Single-Family Residential) TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………..……………………….... 114D2 B005 Request for approval of a courtyard enclosure which was not part of the approval for an addition in May of 2023. 4 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS CASE NUMBER COA-2024-01-0122 247 Pulaski Street February 21, 2024 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 Approval is sought for 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. This project received comments on the design concept at the December 2023 hearing. 5 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS CASE NUMBER COA-2024-01-0095 180 Milledge Circle February 21, 2024 OWNER & APPLICANT……………………………………….…. Drew Dekle as agent for Matt Crim REQUEST……………………………………………………................................... Rear Dormer Addition LOCATION……………………………………………………………………….…. 180 Milledge Circle HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………………………………....... Milledge Cir. Historic District ZONING DISTRICT …………………………………………….….. RS-15 (Single-Family Residential) TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 173A3 D010 The purpose of this request is to seek approval a rear dormer addition to the existing dwelling and to adjust the flare of the front porch roof to correct drainage problems. 6 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS CASE NUMBER COA-2024-01-0118 154 E. Clayton Street February 21, 2024 OWNER & APPLICANT………………………………………..…. Chris Peterson/ Peterson Properties REQUEST…………………………………………………….......................................... Roof Modification LOCATION…………………………………………………………………….…. 154 E. Clayton Street HISTORIC DESIGNATION……………………………………….…......... Downtown. Historic District ZONING DISTRICT …………………………………………………….. C-D (Commercial-Downtown) TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 171B5 B013 The purpose of this request is to seek approval a modification to the roofline at the rear portion of this property due to drainage problems. 7 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS CASE NUMBER COA-2024-01-0119 1130 Boulevard February 21, 2024 OWNER & APPLICANT……………………………………….………………………... Andrew Malec REQUEST……………………………………………………...................................................... Demolition LOCATION…………………………………………………………………………...…. 1130 Boulevard HISTORIC DESIGNATION………………………………………..…....... Buena Vista Historic District ZONING DISTRICT ……………………………………………...….. RS-8 (Single-Family Residential) TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………………………………….... 114C2 G011 The purpose of this request is to seek approval of demolition of this dwelling due to its structural condition. 8

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