Historic Landmark Commission

MINUTES HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING BOERNE CITY HALL RONALD C. BOWMAN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 447 North Main Street Tuesday, April 5, 2022 - 5:30 PM Minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission meeting of April 5, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. Present: 7- Chairman Ben Adam, Commissioner Sally Pena, Commissioner Cesar Hance, Commissioner Justin Boerner, Commissioner Michael Nichols, Commissioner Cali Redd, Commissioner Patti Mainz Staff Present: Laura Haning, Sara Serra-Bennett, Ryan Lewis, Krystal Brown Recognized/ Registered Guests: Christina Ryrholm, Whitney Koch, John Young, Suzanne Young, Travis Vaught, Rosella Murphy, Michael and Diane Arthur, Josh Mazour, Adam Soyars, Kim Blohm, Raymond Lunsford 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 Adam called the Historic Landmark Commission to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION Chairman Adam declared a conflict of interest with items 7 and 8. 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 10/14/2022 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes April 5, 2022 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. 4A. 2022-373 THE MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 1, 2022. 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: YEA: 6- COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER HANCE, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER REDD, COMMISSIONER MAINZ Approved: 6-0 5. REGULAR AGENDA: 5.A. 2022-374 TO CONSIDER THE DEMOLITION REQUEST FOR A STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 17 HERFF ROAD (LEGACY AT CIBOLO UNIT 1 BLK 3, LOT 2, 2.36 ACRES, KAD 301677) (WHITNEY KOCH/ YBELL HOLDINGS, LLC) I. STAFF PRESENTATION II. PUBLIC HEARING III. MAKE RECOMMENDATION Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett, City Planner II, presented the request for the demolition of a structure located at 17 Herff Rd. The accessory garage is the only structure to be demolished. Ms. Serra-Bennett shared the proposed development plans for the site. Fourteen notifications were mailed out to property owners within 200ft. We received two responses that were both in favor of the demolition. Mr. John LaRoche spoke in opposition of the demolition. City of Boerne Page 2 Printed on 10/14/2022 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes April 5, 2022 Chairman Adam spoke on the structure's history and his observations from the site visit. Ms. Whitney Koch, with Mustard Design Architects, elaborated further on the structure's history and the proposed project. Mr. LaRoche spoke in favor of the demolition after hearing the applicant's proposal. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HANCE, TO CONSIDER THE DEMOLITION REQUEST FOR A STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 17 HERFF ROAD (LEGACY AT CIBOLO UNIT 1 BLK 3, LOT 2, 2.36 ACRES, KAD 301677) (WHITNEY KOCH/ YBELL HOLDINGS, LLC). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 5- COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER HANCE, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER MAINZ NAY: 1- COMMISSIONER REDD Approved: 5-1 5.B. 2022-375 TO CONSIDER THE DEMOLITION REQUEST FOR A STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 602 GRAHAM STREET (IRONS AND GRAHAMS ADDITION, LOT 85, .1722 ACRE, KAD 23520) (JOHN YOUNG) I. STAFF PRESENTATION II. PUBLIC HEARING III. MAKE RECOMMENDATION Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett, City Planner II, presented the request for the demolition of a structure located at 602 Graham St. Twenty-two notifications were mailed out to property owners within 200ft. We received two responses that were both in favor of the demolition. Commissioner Boerner, Commissioner Pena and Chairman Adam shared their findings from their site visit. All agreed the structure had no City of Boerne Page 3 Printed on 10/14/2022 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes April 5, 2022 historical significance. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER MAINZ, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BOERNER, TO CONSIDER THE DEMOLITION REQUEST FOR A STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 602 GRAHAM STREET (IRONS AND GRAHAMS ADDITION, LOT 85, .1722 ACRE, KAD 23520) (JOHN YOUNG). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 6- COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER HANCE, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER REDD, COMMISSIONER MAINZ Approved: 6-0 5.C. 2022-376 TO CONSIDER THE DEMOLITION REQUEST FOR STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 103 OLD SAN ANTONIO ROAD (A 10346 - SURVEY 184 J M MCCULLOUGH, 8.5173 ACRES, KAD 60624) (SUZANNE YOUNG/ CIBOLO PRESERVE) I. STAFF PRESENTATION II. PUBLIC HEARING III. MAKE RECOMMENDATION Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett, City Planner II, presented the request for the demolition of structures located at 103 Old San Antonio Rd. All structures will be removed except the carport, water storage tank, well and pump house. Seven notifications were sent to property owners within 200ft. We received four responses that were all in favor of the demolition. Mr. John LaRoche spoke in opposition of the demolition. Ms. Donna Taylor, Trustee of Cibolo Preserve, spoke on the Preserve's mission to maintain and protect Cibolo Creek and surrounding habitat. She also mentioned how these structures are considered a liability so they wish to have them removed. Ms. Candace Andrews, Chairman of the Board of the Cibolo Preserve, City of Boerne Page 4 Printed on 10/14/2022 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes April 5, 2022 explained that they will be working with Habitat for Humanity to assist in determining what materials can be salvaged. She further emphasized the Preserve's mission to protect the natural habitat along Cibolo Creek. Commissioner Boerner shared his findings from the site visit. He had a question regarding the history of the small building with a screened-in porch. Mr. LaRoche spoke on the history of the small building. Chairman Adam shared his findings from the site visit. The structures did not have any historical significance in his opinion. Commissioner Mainz asked why the structures were being demolished. Chairman Adam gave an explanation regarding permeable cover and the applicant's desire to increase this. Ms. Taylor reiterated the Preserve's concerns regarding liability with keeping these vacant structures and run-off issues. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BOERNER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PENA, TO CONSIDER THE DEMOLITION REQUEST FOR STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 103 OLD SAN ANTONIO ROAD (A 10346 - SURVEY 184 J M MCCULLOUGH, 8.5173 ACRES, KAD 60624) (SUZANNE YOUNG/ CIBOLO PRESERVE) WITH THE CAVEAT THAT THE SMALL STRUCTURE WITH THE SCREENED-IN PORCH REMAINS ON THE PROPERTY. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 3- COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS NAY: 3- COMMISSIONER HANCE, COMMISSIONER REDD, COMMISSIONER MAINZ TIE BREAKER VOTE: YEA 1- Chairman Adam City of Boerne Page 5 Printed on 10/14/2022 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes April 5, 2022 Motion Approved: 4-3 5.D. 2022-377 TO CONSIDER THE DEMOLITION REQUEST FOR A STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 124 JAMES STREET (BEVERSDORFF ADDITION LOT 10A, .261 ACRES, KAD 19771) (TRAVIS VAUGHT/ WHITE HAT SECURITIES, LLC) I. STAFF PRESENTATION II. PUBLIC HEARING III. MAKE RECOMMENDATION Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett, City Planner II, presented the request for the demolition of a structure located at 124 James St. The request is to preserve the original rock house that was built in 1849, and remove the addition that was made in 1953. Nineteen notifications were mailed to property owners within 200ft. We received seven responses that were all in favor of the demolition. Commissioner Boerner, Chairman Adam and Commissioner Pena shared their findings from the site visit. All agreed that the structure has no historical significance. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER MAINZ, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HANCE, TO CONSIDER THE DEMOLITION REQUEST FOR A STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 124 JAMES STREET (BEVERSDORFF ADDITION LOT 10A, .261 ACRES, KAD 19771) (TRAVIS VAUGHT/ WHITE HAT SECURITIES, LLC). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 6- COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER HANCE, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER REDD, COMMISSIONER MAINZ Approved: 6-0 5.E. 2022-378 TO CONSIDER THE DEMOLITION REQUEST FOR A STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 316 WEST SAN ANTONIO AVENUE (IRONS AND City of Boerne Page 6 Printed on 10/14/2022 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes April 5, 2022 GRAHAMS ADDITION LOT 8, 9 AND PT OF 7, .6957 ACRES, KAD 23469) (TRAVIS VAUGHT/ WHITE HAT SECURITIES, C) I. STAFF PRESENTATION II. PUBLIC HEARING III. MAKE RECOMMENDATION Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett, City Planner II, presented the request for the demolition a structure located at 316 W. San Antonio Ave. This property has been uninhabited for many years. Fifteen notifications were mailed to property owners within 200 ft. We received five responses all in favor of the demolition. Chairman Adam shared his findings from the site visit. The structure did not have any historical significance in his opinion. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER HANCE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MAINZ, TO CONSIDER THE DEMOLITION REQUEST FOR A STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 316 WEST SAN ANTONIO AVENUE (IRONS AND GRAHAMS ADDITION LOT 8, 9 AND PT OF 7, .6957 ACRES, KAD 23469) (TRAVIS VAUGHT/ WHITE HAT SECURITIES, C). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 6- COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER HANCE, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER REDD, COMMISSIONER MAINZ Approved: 6-0 6. 2022-379 TO CONSIDER A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR SHUTTERS TO BE INSTALLED AND PAINTED AT 100 W HOSACK STREET (KAD 21607) (MICHAEL AND DIANE ARTHUR) Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett, City Planner II, presented the request for a certificate of appropriateness for shutters to be installed at 100 W. Hosack St. The shutters will be made of hardy board and painted in the same color that was approved for the building previously. City of Boerne Page 7 Printed on 10/14/2022 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes April 5, 2022 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BOERNER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HANCE, TO CONSIDER A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR SHUTTERS TO BE INSTALLED AND PAINTED AT 100 W HOSACK STREET (KAD 21607) (MICHAEL AND DIANE ARTHUR). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 6- COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER HANCE, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER REDD, COMMISSIONER MAINZ Approved: 6-0 Chairman Adam recused himself from the dais at 6:55 p.m. Commissioner Boerner assumed the Chair. 7. 2022-380 TO CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A FENCE LOCATED AT 448 SOUTH MAIN STREET (KAD 22827) (CIBOLO CREEK BREWING/ JOSH MAZOUR) Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett, City Planner II, presented the request for a certificate of appropriateness for a fence located at 448 S. Main St. The fence will be 2ft tall and painted one color. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER HANCE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MAINZ, TO CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A FENCE LOCATED AT 448 SOUTH MAIN STREET (KAD 22827) (CIBOLO CREEK BREWING/ JOSH MAZOUR). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 6- COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER HANCE, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER REDD, COMMISSIONER MAINZ Approved: 6-0 City of Boerne Page 8 Printed on 10/14/2022 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes April 5, 2022 8. 2022-381 TO CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A PLANTER BOX/ FENCE LOCATED AT 437 SOUTH MAIN STREET (KAD 27895) (HAMBY’S/ JOSH MAZOUR) Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett, City Planner II, presented the request for a certificate of appropriateness for a planter box/fence to be installed at 437 S. Main St. The fence will be built with stained cedar. Commissioner Nichols asked a question regarding the stain color. Mr. Josh Mazour, the applicant, spoke in further detail on the design of the fence. Commissioner Nichols asked if Mr. Mazour would be opposed to staining the cedar the same color as the existing columns. Mr. Mazour stated he had no opposition to that request. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER MAINZ, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PENA, TO CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A PLANTER BOX/ FENCE LOCATED AT 437 SOUTH MAIN STREET (KAD 27895) (HAMBY’S/ JOSH MAZOUR) WITH THE CAVEAT THAT THE CEDAR FENCE BE STAINED THE SAME COLOR AS THE EXISTING COLUMNS. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 6- COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER HANCE, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER REDD, COMMISSIONER MAINZ Approved: 6-0 Chairman Adam rejoined the dais at 7:02 p.m. 9. 2022-382 TO CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A 7”X 36”, MDO AWNING SIGN LOCATED AT 100 W HOSACK STREET, STE. 102 (KAD 21607) (ADAM City of Boerne Page 9 Printed on 10/14/2022 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes April 5, 2022 SOYARS/ INVERT HEATH) Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett, City Planner II, presented the request for a certificate of appropriateness for an awning sign located at 100 W. Hosack St. The sign will include three colors and one font. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BOERNER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MAINZ, TO CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A 7”X 36”, MDO AWNING SIGN LOCATED AT 100 W HOSACK STREET, STE. 102 (KAD 21607) (ADAM SOYARS/ INVERT HEATH). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 6- COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER HANCE, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER REDD, COMMISSIONER MAINZ Approved: 6-0 10. 2022-383 TO CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A 12” X 76”, MDO COMMERCIAL COMPLEX SIGN LOCATED AT 100 W HOSACK STREET (KAD 21607) (ADAM SOYARS/ INVERT HEATH) Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett, City Planner II, presented the request for a certificate of appropriateness for a commercial complex sign located at 100 W. Hosack St. The sign will be 12"x76" and will include three colors and one font. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER PENA, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MAINZ, TO CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A 12” X 76”, MDO COMMERCIAL COMPLEX SIGN LOCATED AT 100 W HOSACK STREET (KAD 21607) (ADAM SOYARS/ INVERT HEATH). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 6- COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER HANCE, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER REDD, COMMISSIONER MAINZ City of Boerne Page 10 Printed on 10/14/2022 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes April 5, 2022 Approved: 6-0 11. 2022-384 TO CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A 14” X 14”, MDO WALL SIGN LOCATED AT 100 W HOSACK STREET, STE. 102 (KAD 21607) (ADAM SOYARS/ INVERT HEATH) Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett, City Planner II, presented the request for a certificate of appropriateness for a wall sign located at 100 W. Hosack St. The sign will be 14"x14" and will include three colors and one font. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MAINZ, TO CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A 14” X 14”, MDO WALL SIGN LOCATED AT 100 W HOSACK STREET, STE. 102 (KAD 21607) (ADAM SOYARS/ INVERT HEATH). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 6- COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER HANCE, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER REDD, COMMISSIONER MAINZ Approved: 6-0 12. 2022-385 TO CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR AN AWNING SIGN LOCATED AT 121 SOUTH MAIN STREET (KAD 19908) (BOERNE CHAMBER/ KIM BLOHM) Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett, City Planner II, presented the request for a certificate of appropriateness for an awning sign located at 121 S. Main St. The sign will include one font and three colors. Ms. Kelly Mattingly, with Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce, spoke on the details of the sign. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER MAINZ, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, TO CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR A CERTIFICATE City of Boerne Page 11 Printed on 10/14/2022 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes April 5, 2022 OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR AN AWNING SIGN LOCATED AT 121 SOUTH MAIN STREET (KAD 19908) (BOERNE CHAMBER/ KIM BLOHM). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 6- COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER HANCE, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER REDD, COMMISSIONER MAINZ Approved: 6-0 13. 2022-386 TO CONSIDER A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A SIDEWALK SIGN LOCATED AT 470 S MAIN STREET (KAD 33763). (RAYMOND LUNSFORD/ THE DIENGER TRADING CO.) Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett, City Planner II, presented the request for a certificate of appropriateness for a sidewalk sign located at 470 S. Main St. The sign will be a 2'x4', A-frame sign with a white background. It will include a gold font, a black font, a black arrow and an image of the product that is being served. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HANCE, TO CONSIDER A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A SIDEWALK SIGN LOCATED AT 470 S MAIN STREET (KAD 33763). (RAYMOND LUNSFORD/ THE DIENGER TRADING CO.). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 5- COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER HANCE, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER REDD, COMMISSIONER MAINZ NAY: 1- COMMISSIONER BOERNER Approved: 5-1 Commissioner Mainz recused herself from the dais at 7:15 p.m. 14. DISCUSSION ITEM: 14.A. 2022-387 BUILDING ADDITION DESIGN FOR 101 SOUTH MAIN STREET City of Boerne Page 12 Printed on 10/14/2022 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes April 5, 2022 (BLACK RIFLE COFFEE) Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett, City Planner II, presented the discussion item for 101 S. Main St. Commissioner Mainz, the property owner, spoke on details regarding the proposed project. Commissioner Mainz rejoined the dais at 7:26 p.m. 15. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION/LEGAL COUNSEL/STAFF – No discussion or action may take place. No comments were received. 16. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Adam adjourned the Historic Landmark Commission at 7:26 p.m. _______________________________ Chairman CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the 1st day of April, 2022 at 6:00 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. City of Boerne Page 13 Printed on 10/14/2022 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes April 5, 2022 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 14 Printed on 10/14/2022