Historic Preservation Commission
Regular MeetingAthens-Clarke County, GA · August 21, 2024
Minutes
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
August 21, 2024
The Athens-Clarke County Historic Preservation Commission met and considered the following
items at a public meeting on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting was held
at 120 W. Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bobbie Epting, Maelyn Ehrman, Ted Rossier, George Runkle, Ellen
Walker, Worth VanLinden -Chair
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Amber Eskew, 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 5:0. Ms. Walker – motion; Ms.
Ehrman – 2nd
3. Adoption of the minutes from the July 17, 2024 agenda review: Ms. Epting – motion; Mr.
Runkle – 2nd. Motion Passed 5:0.
4. Adoption of the minutes with correction from the July 17, 2024 hearing: Mr. Runkle –
motion; Ms. Walker – 2nd. Motion passed unanimously 5:0.
5. Ex-Parte communications: None
OLD BUSINESS:
1. 245 Dubose Ave. COA-2024-07-1389
Petitioner: Kjirsten Ogburn/Relay Shop Architecture & Design as agent for Jessica Greene
Request: Enclose side porch & addition
Information: 114D4 D025, Boulevard, RS-8
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve as submitted.
Agent / Owner: Jessica Greene - Owner
In Favor: None
Opposed: None
Motion: Ms. Epting moved to approve the application as submitted. Ms.
Ehrman – 2nd. The motion passed 5:0
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2. 763 N. Pope St. COA-2024-07-1471
Petitioner: Andrew Malec as agent for Mike Mills
Request: Rear Addition & Modifications
Information: 163C3 D004, Boulevard, RS-8
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve with conditions.
Agent / Owner: Andrew Malec - Agent
In Favor: Jasmine Pahl and Christy O’Reilly
Opposed: None
Motion: Ms. Walker moved to approve the application with the condition that
the alternate design is used. Ms. Epting – 2nd. The motion passed
3:2 with Mr. Runkle and Mr. Rossier opposing.
3. 420 Boulevard COA-2024-07-1475
Petitioner: Lori Bork Newcomer/Arcollab as agent for James Chin and Audrey Haynes
Request: Remove Garage
Information: 114D2 B005, Boulevard, RS-15
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve as submitted.
Agent / Owner: Franklin Frost - Agent
In Favor: Audrey Haynes and Matt Alston
Opposed: None
Motion: Ms. Ehrman recused herself due to conflict of interest. Ms. Walker
moved to approve the application as submitted. Mr. Runkle – 2nd.
The motion passed 5:0
NEW BUSINESS:
1. 279 Meigs St. COA-2024-07-1328
Petitioner: Christopher Evans/E+E Architecture
Request: Modify Rear Porch Steps
Information: 171A1 O001, Landmark, C-D
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve with the
following conditions. Center steps remain straight. And any paving required to access the
lift or stairs be submitted for review.
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Agent / Owner: Christopher Evans
In Favor: None
Opposed: None
Motion: Mr. Rossier moved to approve with conditions that they install
straight stairs and any paving required be submitted for staff review.
Ms. Walker – 2nd. Ms. Ehrman asked to amend the condition that the
straight run allowed to be centered. The motion passed 5:0.
2. 255 E. Clayton St. COA-2024-07-1459
Petitioner: Josh Ray as agent for Warren Southall
Request: Modify Storefront Windows
Information: 171B5 C007, Downtown, C-D
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve with the
following conditions. Applicant work with staff to modify the design to align with the other
storefronts on the building.
Agent / Owner: Josh Ray
In Favor: None
Opposed: None
Motion: Mr. Runkle moved to approve with conditions as per the staff
recommendation. Mr. Rossier – 2nd. The motion passed 5:0.
3. 345 Hiawassee Ave. COA-2024-07-1465
Petitioner: Matthew Volny
Request: Rear Dormer Addition and Metal Roofing
Information: 114D1 H002, Boulevard, RS-8
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve with the
following conditions. Metal roofing be limited to the dormer. Dormer addition roofline be
a minimum of 3 inches below existing roof ridge.
Agent / Owner: Matthew Volny
In Favor: None
Opposed: None
Motion: Mr. Runkle moved to approve with the staff recommended
conditions. Ms. Walker – 2nd. The motion passed 5:0.
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4. 889 Hill St. COA-2024-07-1467
Petitioner: David Matheny/AMT as agent for Jason Cade
Request: Replace Existing Garage
Information: 122B1 C007, Cobbham, RS-8
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve with the
following conditions. Use smooth side of cementitious siding.
Agent / Owner: David Matheny - agent
In Favor: Jason Cade
Opposed: None
Motion: Ms. Walker moved to approve with conditions as per the staff
recommendation and to demonstrate that the new garage roof ridge
will be below that of the main structure roof ridge. Mr. Runkle – 2nd.
The motion passed 5:0.
5. 421 Dearing St. COA-2024-07-1476
Petitioner: Hall Roberts as agent for Lexi Nisita
Request: Masonry Wall
Information: 171A3 L001, Dearing, RS-8
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve with the
following conditions. Brick be used instead of stucco.
Agent / Owner: Hall Roberts - agent
In Favor: None
Opposed: None
Motion: Ms. Ehrman moved to approve with the conditions that finish be
brick or wood and not stucco. Mr. Runkle – 2nd. The motion passed
5:0.
CONCEPTUAL PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW: NONE
OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Strategic Plan Update
• The first meeting to look at the windows section of the Design Guidelines for
revisions was held July 30th.
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• Amber will discuss the need for working with Historic Athens on several action items
at their next monthly chat.
2. Designation Committee Report
Did not meet this month. Committee is set as including Ms. Ehrman, Ms. Epting, and
Mr. Rossier. A regular meeting schedule will be set.
3. Education Committee Report
• Did not meet this month. Committee is set as including Mr. Runkle, Mr. Van Linden,
and Ms. Walker. A regular meeting schedule will be set.
4. Miscellaneous Announcements:
Ms. Eskew reminded everyone that the next HPC meeting would be September 18th.
Mr. Van Linden and Ms. Ehrman will both be absent. Therefore, all other members must
attend to have a quorum.
Ms. Walker moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Epting – 2nd. Passed 5:0
With no other business, the meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
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Agenda
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
FINAL AGENDA
August 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 July 17, 2024 agenda review.
4. Adoption of minutes from the July 17, 2024 hearing.
II OLD BUSINESS:
1. 245 Dubose Avenue COA-2024-07-1389
Petitioner: Kjirsten Ogburn/ Relay Shop Architecture & Design as agent for
Jessica Greene
Request: Enclose side porch and addition
Information: 114D4 D025, Boulevard, RS-8
2. 763 N. Pope Street COA-2024-07-1471
Petitioner: Andrew Malec as agent for Mike Mills
Request: Rear Addition & Modifications
Information: 163C3 D004, Boulevard, RS-8
3. 420 Boulevard COA-2024-07-1475
Petitioner: Lori Bork Newcomer/ Arcollab as agent for James Chin and
Audrey Haynes
Request: Remove Garage
Information: 114D2 B005, Boulevard, RS-15
III NEW BUSINESS:
1. 279 Meigs St. COA-2024-07-1328
Petitioner: Christopher Evans/ E+E Architecture
Request: Modify Rear Porch Steps
Information: 171A1 O001, Landmark, C-D
2. 255 E. Clayton St. COA-2024-07-1459
Petitioner: Josh Ray as agent for Warren Southall
Request: Modify Storefront Windows
Information: 171B5 C007, Downtown, C-D
3. 345 Hiawassee Ave. COA-2024-07-1465
Petitioner: Matthew Volny
Request: Rear dormer addition and metal roofing
Information: 114D1 H002, Boulevard, RS-8
4. 889 Hill St. COA-2024-07-1467
Petitioner: David Matheny/ AMT as agent for Jason Cade
Request: Replace Existing Garage
Information: 122B1 C007, Cobbham, RS-8
5. 421 Dearing St. COA-2024-07-1476
Petitioner: Hall Roberts as agent for Lexi Nisita
Request: Masonry Wall
Information: 171A3 L001, Dearing, 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 Wednesday, September 18th, 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 August 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/9xir4JUy88A?feature=share
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CERFTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2024-07-1389
245 Dubose Avenue
August 21, 2024
OWNER & APPLICANT……………… Kjirsten Ogburn/ Relay Shop Architecture & Design as agent
for Jessica Greene
REQUEST…………………………………….……………………… Enclose Side Porch and Addition
LOCATION…………………………………………………….….……………….. 245 Dubose Avenue
HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………….………………...……....... Boulevard Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...……………………………… RS-8 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER ………………………………………………………………..…….... 114D4 D025
Approval is sought for the enclosure of the side porch and a small addition to its rear. This project
appeared as a conceptual review at the June hearing.
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CERFTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2024-07-1471
763 N. Pope Street
August 21, 2024
OWNER & APPLICANT……………………………………… Andrew Malec as agent for Mike Mills
REQUEST…………………………………….………………………… Rear Addition & Modifications
LOCATION…………………………………………………….….………….…….. 763 N. Pope Street
HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………….………………...……....... Boulevard Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...……………………………… RS-8 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER ………………………………………………………………..…….... 163C3 D004
Approval is sought on a rear addition and modification to an existing rear gable. This project appears as
a conceptual review at the June and July hearings.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2024-07-1475
420 Boulevard
August 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 removing a historic garage structure, which was not included in the approval of
an addition in May of 2023 or modifications to that approval in February of 2024.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2024-07-1328
279 Meigs Street
August 21, 2024
OWNER & APPLICANT…………… Christopher Evans/ E+E Architecture as agent for Chabad of
Athens Inc.
REQUEST…………………………………….…………………………..… Modify Rear Porch Steps
LOCATION……………………………………………………….….…...…....………... 279 Meigs St.
HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………….…………..……….…...... Landmark: Camak House
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...…………………….……….… C-D (Commercial-Downtown)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………..……………………….... 171A1 O001
Request for approval of modifying the rear porch steps into a T-style and incorporating an accessibility
lift.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2024-07-1459
255 E. Clayton Street
August 21, 2024
OWNER & APPLICANT……………………………………….. Josh Ray as agent for Warren Southall
REQUEST…………………………………….…………………………..… Modify Storefront Windows
LOCATION……………………………………………………….….…...…....……... 255 E. Clayton St.
HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………….…………..……….…...... Downtown Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...…………………….…………… C-D (Commercial-Downtown)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………..……………………….... 171B5 C007
Request for approval of modifying the storefront windows to reduce the opening size and have one be a
sliding service window.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2024-07-1465
345 Hiawassee Avenue
August 21, 2024
OWNER & APPLICANT……………………………………………………………… Matthew Volny
REQUEST…………………………………….……………….. Rear Dormer Addition & Metal Roofing
LOCATION……………………………………………………….….….......……... 345 Hiawassee Ave.
HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………….…………..……….…...... Boulevard Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...…………………….………… RS-8 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………..……………………….... 114D1 H002
Request for approval of a rear dormer addition and use of metal roofing for entire structure.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2024-07-1467
889 Hill Street
August 21, 2024
OWNER & APPLICANT…………………………… David Matheny/ AMT as agent for Jason Cade
REQUEST…………………………………….……………………………….. Replace Existing Garage
LOCATION……………………………………………………….….….......………….…... 889 Hill St.
HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………….…………..……….…....... Cobbham Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...…………………….………… RS-8 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………..……………………….... 122B1 C007
Request for approval of replacing the existing non-historic garage structure with a new structure.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2024-07-1476
421 Dearing Street
August 21, 2024
OWNER & APPLICANT……………………………
REQUEST…………………………………….………………………………………….. Masonry Wall
LOCATION……………………………………………………….….….......……..…… 421 Dearing St.
HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………….…………..……….……....... Dearing Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...…………………….………… RS-8 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER …………………………………………..……………………….... 171A3 L001
Request for approval of a freestanding masonry wall over 4 feet in height.
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