Historic Landmark Commission

MINUTES HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING BOERNE CITY HALL 447 North Main Street Tuesday, November 3, 2020 - 5:30 PM Minutes of the Regular Historic Landmark Commission meeting of November 3, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Present: 7- Chairman Ben Adam, Vice Chairman Justin Boerner, Commissioner Cesar Hance, Commissioner Stephen Kerr, Commissioner Cali Redd, Commissioner Shanna Bergmann, Commissioner Patti Mainz Absent: 1- Commissioner Michael Nichols Staff Present: Barbara Quirk, Laura Talley, Barrett Squires, Sara Serra-Bennett, Heather Wood, Krystal Brown Recognized/Registered Guests: Christina Ryrholm, Burrion Kemp, Dakota Durden, Jorja Durden 1. CALL TO ORDER – 5:30 PM Chairman Adam called the Historic Landmark Commission to order at 5:32p.m. 2. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION No conflicts were declared. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: This is the opportunity for visitors and guests to address the Historic Landmark Commission on any issue. The Historic Landmark Commission may not discuss any presented issue, nor may any action be taken on any issue at this time. (Attorney General opinion – JC-0169) No comments were received. City of Boerne Page 1 Printed on 1/26/2021 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes November 3, 2020 4. CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed below within the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the Historic Landmark Commission and may be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of items unless a Commission Member or citizen so requests, in which event the item may be moved to the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence. 4.A. 2020-624 Consider the Minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission meeting of October 06, 2020. THE MINUTES WERE APPROVED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER KERR, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BOERNER, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEAH: 5- VICE CHAIRMAN JUSTIN BOERNER, COMMISSIONER CESAR HANCE, COMMISSIONER STEPHEN KERR, COMMISSIONER SHANNA BERGMANN, COMMISSINOER CALI REDD Approved: 5-0 5. ACTION ITEMS: 6. PUBLIC HEARING – to hear comments on the following: 6.A. 2020-639 To consider the demolition of a structure located at 614 Frey Street (KAD 18975) (Dakota Durden/ GRIT Co) I. STAFF PRESENTATION II. PUBLIC HEARING III. MAKE RECOMMENDATION Commissioner Mainz arrived at 6:36 p.m. Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett presented the proposed demolition of a structure. City of Boerne Page 2 Printed on 1/26/2021 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes November 3, 2020 Chairman Adam opened the Public Hearing at 5:42 p.m. Dakota Durden, with GRIT Co located at 518 N. Main , spoke regarding the age and condition of the structure and made himself available for questions. Chairman Adam closed the Public Hearing at 5:45 p.m. Discussion ensued regarding current process of granting demolitions, conflicting opinions regarding age of this structure and possible reuse of materials from the structure. Ms. Laura Talley, Director of Planning and Community Development, spoke regarding ordinances as they relate to demolitions. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER KERR, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BOERNER, TO APPROVE THE DEMOLITION OF A STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 614 FREY STREET (KAD 18975) (DAKOTA DURDEN/ GRIT CO). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEAH: 5- VICE CHAIRMAN JUSTIN BOERNER, COMMISSIONER CESAR HANCE, COMMISSIONER STEPHEN KERR, COMMISSIONER SHANNA BERGMANN, COMMISSIONER PATTI MAINZ NAY: 1- COMMISSINOER CALI REDD Approved: 5-1 7. 2020-623 Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a wall sign located at 102 S. Main Street (KAD 19894, Boerne Original Town Lot 62 and Lot 63, .2213 acres). (Burrion Hemp) Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett presented the Certificate of Appropriateness for a wall sign. Mr. Burrion Hemp, owner of ArtHouse Builders, spoke regarding the color samples presented. After some discussion, he decided to change his original request for a dark blue color to black and white to remain City of Boerne Page 3 Printed on 1/26/2021 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes November 3, 2020 consistent with other downtown signage. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BOERNER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER REDD, TO APPROVE A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A WALL SIGN LOCATED AT 102 S. MAIN STREET (KAD 19894, BOERNE ORIGINAL TOWN LOT 62 AND LOT 63, .2213 ACRES). (BURRION HEMP) WITH A CAVEAT TO HAVE A BLACK BACKGROUND. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEAH: 6- VICE CHAIRMAN JUSTIN BOERNER, COMMISSIONER CESAR HANCE, COMMISSIONER STEPHEN KERR, COMMISSIONER SHANNA BERGMANN, COMMISSIONER PATTI MAINZ, COMMISSIONER CALI REDD Approved: 6-0 8. 2020-625 Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a projecting sign located at 102 S. Main Street (KAD 19894, Boerne Original Town Lot 62 and Lot 63, .2213 acres). (Burrion Hemp) Burrion Hemp, owner of ArtHouse Builders, spoke regarding placement of the sign and changing the colors of the sign to a black background with white text. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER MAINZ, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BERGMANN, TO APPROVE A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A PROJECTING SIGN LOCATED AT 102 S. MAIN STREET (KAD 19894, BOERNE ORIGINAL TOWN LOT 62 AND LOT 63, .2213 ACRES). (BURRION HEMP) WITH A CAVEAT TO MAKE THE FONT COLOR WHITE WITH A BLACK BACKGROUND. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEAH: 6- VICE CHAIRMAN JUSTIN BOERNER, COMMISSIONER CESAR HANCE, COMMISSIONER STEPHEN KERR, COMMISSIONER SHANNA BERGMANN, COMMISSIONER PATTI MAINZ, COMMISSIONER CALI REDD Approved: 6-0 City of Boerne Page 4 Printed on 1/26/2021 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes November 3, 2020 9. 2020-627 Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for an awning sign located at 102 S. Main Street (KAD 19894, Boerne Original Town Lot 62 and Lot 63, .2213 acres). (Burrion Hemp) Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett presented the Certificate of Appropriateness for an awning sign. Discussion ensued regarding dimensions of the sign, ordinances allowing 32 sq ft on two story bldg, downsizing. Mr. Burrion Hemp, owner of ArtHouse Builders, to stay with black background to maintain consistency. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER MAINZ, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HANCE, TO APPROVE A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR AN AWNING SIGN LOCATED AT 102 S. MAIN STREET (KAD 19894, BOERNE ORIGINAL TOWN LOT 62 AND LOT 63, .2213 ACRES). (BURRION HEMP) WITH A CAVEAT TO MAKE THE BACKGROUND COLOR BLACK. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEAH: 6- VICE CHAIRMAN JUSTIN BOERNER, COMMISSIONER CESAR HANCE, COMMISSIONER STEPHEN KERR, COMMISSIONER SHANNA BERGMANN, COMMISSIONER PATTI MAINZ, COMMISSIONER CALI REDD Approved: 6-0 10. 2020-631 Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness of colors to be used on a property located at 112 E. San Antonio Avenue (KAD 19946, Boerne Original Town Lot pt 132, .0881 acres). (Kevin Calzano) Commissioner Patti Mainz recused herself from the dais at 6:19p.m. Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett presented the Certificate of Appropriateness of colors to be used on property located at 112 E. San Antonio Avenue. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BOERNER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BERGMANN, TO APPROVE A CERTIFICATE OF City of Boerne Page 5 Printed on 1/26/2021 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes November 3, 2020 APPROPRIATENESS OF COLORS TO BE USED ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 112 E. SAN ANTONIO AVE (KAD 19946, BOERNE ORIGINAL TOWN LOT PT 132, .0881 ACRES). (KEVIN CALZANO) THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEAH: 5- VICE CHAIRMAN JUSTIN BOERNER, COMMISSIONER CESAR HANCE, COMMISSIONER STEPHEN KERR, COMMISSIONER SHANNA BERGMANN, COMMISSIONER CALI REDD Approved: 5-0 Commissioner Patti Mainz returned to the dais at 6:22p.m. 11. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Ben Adam adjourned the Historic Landmark Commission meeting at 6:23PM. THE CITY OF BOERNE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT ANY TIME TO DISCUSS ANY OF THE MATTERS LISTED ABOVE, AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE §551.071 (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY). _______________________________ Chairman CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the 30th day of October, 2020 at 12:45 p.m. ______________________________ Secretary NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT THE PUBLIC MEETING The City Hall Complex is wheelchair accessible. Access to the building and special parking is available at the front entrance of the building. Requests for special services must be received forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting time by calling the by calling the Planning and Community Development Office at 830-249-9511. City of Boerne Page 6 Printed on 1/26/2021