Historic Landmark Commission

MINUTES HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING BOERNE CITY HALL RONALD C. BOWMAN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 447 North Main Street Tuesday, November 2, 2021 - 5:30 PM Minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission meeting of November 2, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. Present: 6- Chairman Ben Adam, Commissioner Cesar Hance, Commissioner Just i n Boerner, Commissioner Michael Nichols, Commissioner Cali Redd, Commissioner Patti Mainz Absent: 1- Commissioner Sally Pena Staff Present: Laura Haning, Sara Serra-Bennett, Veronika Vasquez, Barbara Quirk, Krystal Brown Recognized/ Registered Guests: Christina Ryrholm, Christopher Cavazos, Fredrikes Steller EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE: THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MAY, AS PERMITTED BY LAW, ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT ANY TIME TO DISCUSS ANY MATTER LISTED BELOW AS AUTHORIZED BY GOVERNMENT CODE §551.071 (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY) 1. CALL TO ORDER – 5:30 PM Chairman Ben Adam called the Historic Landmark Commission to order at 5:31 p.m. 2. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION No conflicts were declared. City of Boerne Page 1 Printed on 12/3/2021 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes November 2, 2021 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 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. 2021-916 THE MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2021. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BOERNER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER REDD, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 5- COMMISSIONER HANCE, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER REDD, COMMISSIONER MAINZ Approved: 5-0 5. REGULAR AGENDA: 5.A. 2021-918 TO CONSIDER THE DEMOLITION REQUEST FOR A STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 25 CASCADE CAVERNS (MILLER’S SUBDIVISION BLK2 LOT 2 (REPLAT), 6.695ACRES, KAD 24323) (LOQ DEVELOPMENT LLC). Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett, City Planner II, presented the request for the demolition of a structure located at 25 Cascade Caverns Rd. Chairman Ben Adam and Commissioner Boerner were present during the October 29th site visit. Both shared their observations and opinions about the condition of the structure. It was determined that the structure had no significant historical value. Ms. Serra-Bennett mentioned that 19 notifications were mailed to City of Boerne Page 2 Printed on 12/3/2021 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes November 2, 2021 neighboring property owners within 200 ft. One reply was received which was in opposition of this demolition. Chairman Adam received two emails from property owners outside the City Limits that were also in opposition. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BOERNER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HANCE, TO APPROVE THE DEMOLITION REQUEST FOR A STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 25 CASCADE CAVERNS (MILLER’S SUBDIVISION BLK2 LOT 2 (REPLAT), 6.695ACRES, KAD 24323) (LOQ DEVELOPMENT LLC). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 5- COMMISSIONER HANCE, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER REDD AND COMMISSIONER MAINZ Approved: 5-0 5.B. 2021-919 TO CONSIDER THE DEMOLITION REQUEST FOR A STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 6 NORTH STAR (MILLER’S SUBDIVISION BLK PT 3, 3.042ACRES, KAD 24324) (LOQ DEVELOPMENT LLC). Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett presented the request for the demolition of a structure located at 6 North Star. There were seven notifications mailed to neighboring property owners within 200 ft. We received two replies which were in opposition of the demolition. Chairman Ben Adam and Commissioner Boerner were present during the October 29th site visit. Both shared their observations and opinions about the condition of the structure. It was determined that the structure had no significant historical value. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER MAINZ, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, TO APPROVE THE DEMOLITION REQUEST FOR A STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 6 NORTH STAR (MILLER’S SUBDIVISION BLK PT 3, 3.042ACRES, KAD 24324) (LOQ DEVELOPMENT LLC). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: City of Boerne Page 3 Printed on 12/3/2021 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes November 2, 2021 YEA: 5- COMMISSIONER HANCE, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER REDD AND COMMISSIONER MAINZ Approved: 5-0 6. 2021-920 TO CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A BUILDING PERMIT FOR 116 WEST BLANCO ROAD (KAD 47912, A10298 - SURVEY 180 M I LEAL, 1.176 ACRES) (NEEMA 7-11 LLC). Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett presented the request for a certificate of appropriateness for a building permit for 116 W. Blanco Rd. The request is to install a door near the elevators. Ms. Serra-Bennett spoke with the Fire Department, and they approved the proposed dimensions. Their only request was to relocate the lock boxes so that they're easily accessible. Ms. Laura Haning, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained that the applicant wanted to secure this area near the elevators due to some safety concerns. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BOERNER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MAINZ, TO APPROVE A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A BUILDING PERMIT FOR 116 WEST BLANCO ROAD (KAD 47912, A10298 - SURVEY 180 M I LEAL, 1.176 ACRES) (NEEMA 7-11 LLC). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 5- COMMISSIONER HANCE, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER REDD AND COMMISSIONER MAINZ Approved: 5-0 7. 2021-921 TO CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A COLOR TO BE USED ON THE FRAME AND DOOR INSTALLED AT 116 WEST BLANCO ROAD (KAD 47912, A10298 - SURVEY 180 M I LEAL, 1.176 ACRES) (NEEMA 7-11 LLC). City of Boerne Page 4 Printed on 12/3/2021 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes November 2, 2021 Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett presented the request for a certificate of appropriateness for a paint color to be used on the frame and door to be installed at 116 W. Blanco Rd. Both the frame and the door will be painted in the shade "Redwood". A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MAINZ, TO APPROVE A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A COLOR TO BE USED ON THE FRAME AND DOOR INSTALLED AT 116 WEST BLANCO ROAD (KAD 47912, A10298 - SURVEY 180 M I LEAL, 1.176 ACRES) (NEEMA 7-11 LLC). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 5- COMMISSIONER HANCE, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER REDD AND COMMISSIONER MAINZ Approved: 5-0 8. 2021-922 TO CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A COMMERCIAL COMPLEX SIGN LOCATED AT 711 NORTH MAIN STREET (KAD 19838, BOERNE ORIGINAL TOWN LOT PT 15, PT 16, 0.59 ACRES) (CHRISTOPHER CAVAZOS). Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett presented the request for a certificate of appropriateness for a commercial complex sign located at 711 N. Main St . The max metal sign will include two fonts and three colors. It will be digitally printed and the same dimensions as the existing sign. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BOERNER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MAINZ, TO APPROVE A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A COMMERCIAL COMPLEX SIGN LOCATED AT 711 NORTH MAIN STREET (KAD 19838, BOERNE ORIGINAL TOWN LOT PT 15, PT 16, 0.59 ACRES) (CHRISTOPHER CAVAZOS). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 5- COMMISSIONER HANCE, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER REDD AND COMMISSIONER City of Boerne Page 5 Printed on 12/3/2021 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes November 2, 2021 MAINZ Approved: 5-0 9. 2021-923 TO CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR AN AWNING SIGN LOCATED AT 615 SOUTH MAIN STREET (KAD 24149, LOE ADDITIONS LOT 5&6, 0.3214 ACRES) (FREDRIKES STELLER/ MINISTRY OF DANCE). Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett presented the request for a certificate of appropriateness for an awning sign located at 615 S. Main St . The applicant had previously presented a square-shaped sign. The applicant has now proposed a round-shaped sign at the request of the Commission. The 43.88inx43.88in sign will include one font and six colors. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER REDD, TO APPROVE A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR AN AWNING SIGN LOCATED AT 615 SOUTH MAIN STREET (KAD 24149, LOE ADDITIONS LOT 5&6, 0.3214 ACRES) (FREDRIKES STELLER/ MINISTRY OF DANCE). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 5- COMMISSIONER HANCE, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER REDD AND COMMISSIONER MAINZ Approved: 5-0 10. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION/LEGAL COUNSEL/STAFF – No discussion or action may take place. Chairman Ben Adam notified the Commissioners of the mandatory Ethics Training to be held on November 10th at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. 11. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Ben Adam adjourned the Historic Landmark Commission at 6:05 p.m. City of Boerne Page 6 Printed on 12/3/2021 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes November 2, 2021 _______________________________ Chairman CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the 29th day of October, 2021 at 5:00 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. 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. City of Boerne Page 7 Printed on 12/3/2021