Historic Landmark Commission

MINUTES HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING BOERNE CITY HALL 447 North Main Street Monday, March 22, 2021 - 5:30 p.m. Minutes of the Special Called Historic Landmark Commission meeting of March 22, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Present: 5- Chairman Ben Adam, Vice Chairman Justin Boerner, Commissioner Michael Nichols, Commissioner Patti Mainz, Commissioner Cali Redd Absent: 2- Commissioner Cesar Hance, Commissioner Shanna Bergmann Staff Present: Laura Haning, Sara Serra-Bennett, Barrett Squires, Krystal Brown 1. CALL TO ORDER – 5:30 PM Chairman Ben Adam called the Historic Landmark Commission to order at 5:30p.m. 2. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 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. 4. CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed below within the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the Planning and Zoning 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. City of Boerne Page 1 Printed on 4/27/2021 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes March 22, 2021 4.A. 2021-212 THE MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2, 2021. THE MINUTES WERE APPROVED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BOERNER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEAH: 5- CHAIRMAN ADAM, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER MAINZ AND COMMISSIONER REDD Approved: 5-0 5. REGULAR AGENDA: 5.A. 2021-210 TO CONSIDER THE DEMOLITION REQUEST FOR STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 114 ROSEWOOD AVENUE (KAD 26014, SCHERTZ ADDITION LOT PT 141 AND PT 143, 0.4593 ACRES) (KENDALL COUNTY). I. STAFF PRESENTATION II. PUBLIC HEARING III. MAKE RECOMMENDATION Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett presented the request for the demolition of a structure located at 114 Rosewood Ave. The structure is currently used as the facility maintenance office for Kendall County, but primarily used as a parking lot. Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett spoke on the 18 notifications that were mailed to property owners within 200 ft of the structure. One response was received, which was in favor of the demolition. Mary Ellen Schulle, Kendall County Development Engineer/ Floodplain Administrator, explained that the County would like to remove the structure to make space for future plans. Short-term, the property will continue to be used for parking. Long-term, there are no immediate plans currently. Chairman Ben Adam stated the structure had low redeeming value and City of Boerne Page 2 Printed on 4/27/2021 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes March 22, 2021 not historical significance. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BOERNER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MAINZ, TO APPROVE THE DEMOLITION REQUEST FOR STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 14 ROSEWOOD AVENUE (KAD 26014, SCHERTZ ADDITION LOT PT 141 AND PT 143, 0.4593 ACRES) (KENDALL COUNTY). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEAH: 5- CHAIRMAN ADAM, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER MAINZ AND COMMISSIONER REDD Approved: 5-0 5.B. 2021-211 TO CONSIDER THE DEMOLITION REQUEST FOR STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 322 NORTH PLANT AVENUE (KAD 19999, A10298 - SURVEY 180 M I LEAL, 3.57 ACRES) (MICHAEL VOGT). I. STAFF PRESENTATION II. PUBLIC HEARING III. MAKE RECOMMENDATION Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett presented the request for the demolition of a structure located at 322 N Plant Ave. 20 notifications were mailed to property owners within 200 ft of the structure. One response was received, which was in favor of the demolition. Commissioner Boerner spoke on the additions that were made to the original structure. He stated the structure had no historical significance or value. Commissioner Redd asked Chairman Adam's opinion on the age of the property. Chairman Adam thought it was originally built sometime around the 1940's. He spoke on the structure's poor condition and the additions that had been made. The property did not appear on the 1910, 1927 or 1934 Sanborn Maps. Chairman Adam agreed that the structure had no historical value. City of Boerne Page 3 Printed on 4/27/2021 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes March 22, 2021 Commissioner Redd asked about Matkin Hoover's plans for the property. Ms. Laura Haning explained that Matkin Hoover has planned to subdivide the property into multiple single-family residential lots. Jason Hubbert, with Matkin Hoover, stated this property will be subdivided into 14 single-family residential lots. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BOERNE, TO APPROVE THE DEMOLITION REQUEST FOR STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 322 NORTH PLANT AVENUE (KAD 19999, A10298- SURVEY 180M I LEAL, 3.57 ACRES) (MICHAEL VOGT). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEAH: 5- CHAIRMAN ADAM, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER MAINZ AND COMMISSIONER REDD Approved: 5-0 6. 2021-213 TO CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR PAINT COLORS TO THE FAÇADE OF A BUILDING LOCATED AT 322 S. MAIN STREET (KAD 19869, BOERNE ORIGINAL TOWN LOT PT 29, 0.9364 ACRES) (LISA TABER/ THE SANCTUARY). Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett presented the request for a certificate of appropriateness for paint colors to the façade of a building located at 322 S. Main St. The front doors will be green. The poles, gingerbread cutout and window trim will be white. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BOERNER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER REDD TO APPROVE A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR PAINT COLORS TO THE FAÇADE OF A BUILDING LOCATED AT 322 S. MAIN STREET (KAD 19869, BOERNE ORIGINAL TOWN LOT PT 29, 0.9364 ACRES) (LISA TABER/ THE SANCTUARY). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEAH: 5- CHAIRMAN ADAM, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER City of Boerne Page 4 Printed on 4/27/2021 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes March 22, 2021 NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER MAINZ AND COMMISSIONER REDD Approved: 5-0 7. 2021-245 TO CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR AWNING TO THE FAÇADE OF A BUILDING LOCATED AT 322 S. MAIN STREET (KAD 19869, BOERNE ORIGINAL TOWN LOT PT 29, 0.9364 ACRES) (LISA TABER/ THE SANCTUARY). Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett presented the request for a certificate of appropriateness for the awnings to the façade of a building located at 322 S. Main St. The front awning and both side awnings will be the same colors; brown and creamed striped. Commissioner Nichols asked for clarification on the material of awnings. Ms. Lisa Taber and Ms. Sarah DiPaola, with The Sanctuary, said the awnings would be a brand new sun protected striped fabric. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BOERNER TO APPROVE A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR AWNING TO THE FAÇADE OF A BUILDING LOCATED AT 322 S. MAIN ST (KAD 19869, BOERNE ORIGINAL TOWN LOT PT 29, 0.9364 ACRES) (LISA TABER/ THE SANCTUARY). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEAH: 5- CHAIRMAN ADAM, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER MAINZ AND COMMISSIONER REDD Approved: 5-0 8. 2021-218 TO CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A 21”X 5’1½ ”, 0.5 INCH THICK MDO COMMERCIAL COMPLEX SIGN LOCATED AT 322 S. MAIN STREET (KAD 19869, BOERNE ORIGINAL TOWN LOT PT 29, 0.9364 ACRES) (LISA TABER/ THE SANCTUARY). City of Boerne Page 5 Printed on 4/27/2021 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes March 22, 2021 Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett presented the request for a certificate of appropriateness for a 21”x 5’1½ ”, 0.5 inch thick MDO commercial complex sign located at 322 S. Main St. The proposed sign will have 2 font styles, 3 colors and the logo in the background. This request did comply with our Sign Ordinance. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BOERNER TO APPROVE A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A 21”X 5’1½ ”, 0.5 INCH THICK MDO COMMERCIAL COMPLEX SIGN LOCATED AT 322 S. MAIN STREET (KAD 19869, BOERNE ORIGINAL TOWN LOT PT 29, 0.9364 ACRES) (LISA TABER/ THE SANCTUARY). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEAH: 5- CHAIRMAN ADAM, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER MAINZ AND COMMISSIONER REDD Approved: 5-0 9. 2021-219 TO CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A 4’X 6’ WALL SIGN LOCATED AT 322 S. MAIN STREET (KAD 19869, BOERNE ORIGINAL TOWN LOT PT 29, 0.9364 ACRES) (LISA TABER/ THE SANCTUARY). Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett presented the request for a certificate of appropriateness for a 4’X 6’ wall sign located at 322 S. Main St. The sign will have 2 font styles, 3 colors and the logo in the background. This request did comply with our Sign Ordinance. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BOERNER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MAINZ TO APPROVE A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A 4’X 6’ WALL SIGN LOCATED AT 322 S. MAIN STREET (KAD 19869, BOERNE ORIGINAL TOWN LOT PT 29, 0.9364 ACRES) (LISA TABER/ THE SANCTUARY). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEAH: 5- CHAIRMAN ADAM, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER MAINZ AND COMMISSIONER REDD City of Boerne Page 6 Printed on 4/27/2021 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes March 22, 2021 Approved: 5-0 10. 2021-224 TO CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A 7’X 6’ WALL SIGN LOCATED AT 322 S. MAIN STREET (KAD 19869, BOERNE ORIGINAL TOWN LOT PT 29, 0.9364 ACRES) (LISA TABER/ THE SANCTUARY). Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett presented the request for a certificate of appropriateness for a 7’x 6’ wall sign located at 322 S. Main St. The sign will have 2 colors and 1 font style. This request did comply with our Sign Ordinance and the dimensions were approved by Ms. Betty Kwasneski, with Code Enforcement. Commissioner Nichols felt this design had more of an Austin, TX aesthetic. Ms. Lisa Taber and Ms. Sarah DiPaola, with the Sanctuary, said this design was similar to a mural that is at their previous business location. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BOERNER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER REDD TO APPROVE A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A 7’X 6’ WALL SIGN LOCATED AT 322 S. MAIN STREET (KAD 19869, BOERNE ORIGINAL TOWN LOT PT 29, 0.9364 ACRES) (LISA TABER/ THE SANCTUARY). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEAH: 4- CHAIRMAN ADAM, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER MAINZ AND COMMISSIONER REDD NAY: 1- COMMISSIONER NICHOLS Approved: 4-1 11. 2021-231 TO CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR PAINT COLORS TO THE FAÇADE OF A City of Boerne Page 7 Printed on 4/27/2021 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes March 22, 2021 BUILDING LOCATED AT 438 S. MAIN STREET (KAD 22826, GRAHAMS ADDITION LOT 5, 0.2204 ACRES) (ELIZABETH JESURUM/ MAINLY VINTAGE). Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett presented the request for a certificate of appropriateness for paint colors to the façade of a building located at 438 S. Main St. The front and back doors will be painted black. The window and the door trim will be repainted the same white color. The exterior and siding will be repainted the same sand color. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER REDD TO APPROVE A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR PAINT COLORS TO THE FAÇADE OF A BUILDING LOCATED AT 438 S. MAIN STREET (KAD 22826, GRAHAMS ADDITION LOT 5, 0.2204 ACRES) (ELIZABETH JESURUM/ MAINLY VINTAGE). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEAH: 5- CHAIRMAN ADAM, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER MAINZ AND COMMISSIONER REDD Approved: 5-0 12. 2021-233 TO CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A PROJECTING SIGN LOCATED AT 911 S. MAIN STREET (KAD 23875, KERNAGHAN ADDITION BLK 1 LOT PT 41 & PT 42, .666 ACRES). (JORGE F. TRILLO/ LAS GUITARRAS COCINA MEXICANA). Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett presented the request for a certificate of appropriateness for a projecting sign located at 911 S. Main St. The sign will have 1 font style and 4 colors; orange, brown, cream and white. This request did comply with our Sign Ordinance. Commissioner Nichols asked if a green color was missing from the request because he noticed the color of the peppers was not included. Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett agreed the green color was in fact missing. She City of Boerne Page 8 Printed on 4/27/2021 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes March 22, 2021 mentioned there was a previous discussion about the amount of logo colors required when submitting a color sample. Chairman Adam felt the amount of the green color was relatively small when compared to the overall sign. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BOERNER TO APPROVE A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A PROJECTING SIGN LOCATED AT 911 S. MAIN STREET (KAD 23875, KERNAGHAN ADDITION BLK 1 LOT PT 41 & PT 42, .666 ACRES). (JORGE F. TRILLO/ LAS GUITARRAS COCINA MEXICANA). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEAH: 5- CHAIRMAN ADAM, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER MAINZ AND COMMISSIONER REDD Approved: 5-0 13. 2021-237 TO CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A 4’ X 5’ FREESTANDING SIGN LOCATED AT 208 EAST BLANCO ROAD (KAD 19932, BOERNE ORIGINAL TOWN LOT 112, 0.4426 ACRES) (VAN VU/ BRIDAL PERFECT FIT AND CASUAL TAILORING). Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett presented the request for a certificate of appropriateness for a 4' x 5' freestanding sign located at 208 E. Blanco Rd. The sign will have 1 font style and 3 colors. The font will be painted white. The sign background will be painted a dark blue. The poles and some small detailing on the sign will be painted a lighter blue. The current sign frame will still be used. The request did comply with our Sign Ordinance. Chairman Adam asked the applicant if they had an issue with moving the address number from the bottom of the sign to the top so it would be more visible. Van Vu, with Bridal Perfect Fit and Casual Tailoring, did not have an issue and agreed to move the address number to the top of the sign. City of Boerne Page 9 Printed on 4/27/2021 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes March 22, 2021 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BOERNER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, TO APPROVE THE CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A 4' X 5' FREESTANDING SIGN LOCATED AT 208 EAST BLANCO ROAD (KAD 19932, BOERNE ORIGINAL TOWN LOT 112, 0.4426 ACRES) (VAN VU/ BRIDAL PERFECT FIT AND CASUAL TAILORING). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEAH: 5- CHAIRMAN ADAM, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER MAINZ AND COMMISSIONER REDD Approved: 5-0 14. DISCUSSION ITEM: 14.A. UDC UPDATE Ms. Laura Haning explained that the adoption of the UDC has been delayed per City Council recommendation. Many were unaware of the UDC and the city-wide rezoning that has been taking place. In an effort to address their concerns, the official adoption has been postponed to July 2021. An updated Table of Uses has been sent out. Some verbiage and definitions need to be addressed for clarification. A UDC handbook is currently in the works. The Overlay District Map is now available online. 15. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION/LEGAL COUNSEL/STAFF – No discussion or action may take place. 16. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Ben Adam adjourned the Historic Landmark Commission meeting at 6:32PM. _______________________________ Chairman CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the 19th day of March, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. City of Boerne Page 10 Printed on 4/27/2021 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes March 22, 2021 ______________________________ 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. Pursuant to Section 30.06 Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun. Pursuant to section 30.07 Penal Code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a handgun that is carried openly. Rollcall City of Boerne Page 11 Printed on 4/27/2021