Historic Landmark Commission

MINUTES HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING BOERNE CITY HALL RONALD C. BOWMAN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 447 NORTH MAIN STREET Tuesday, September 6, 2022 - 5:30 PM Minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission Meeting of September 6, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. Present: 4- Chairman Ben Adam, Commissioner Sally Pena, Commissioner Justin Boerner, Commissioner Michael Nichols Absent: 3- Commissioner Cesar Hance, , Commissioner Cali Redd, Commissioner Patti Mainz Staff Present: Laura Haning, Sara Serra-Bennett, Ryan Lewis, Heather Wood, Ariel Morin, Paul Barwick Recognized/ Registered Guests: Christina Ryrholm, Margret Jones, Dana Wehrmann, Rick Bremer, Joaquin Cabada, Rich Sena 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 5:31 p.m. Chairman Adam declared a quorum of the Historic Landmark Commission present at 5:31 p.m. and explained that a 4-0 vote is required in order for an item to pass; Chairman Adam was moved to voting member. 2. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION City of Boerne Page 1 Printed on 10/14/2022 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 None 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 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. No items on the Consent Agenda. No action taken. 5. REGULAR AGENDA: 5.A. 2022-709 TO CONSIDER THE DEMOLITION REQUEST FOR A STRUCTURE LOCATED ON 215 ROSEWOOD AVE (KAD 26046) (ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH/ DANA WEHRMANN). I. STAFF PRESENTATION II. PUBLIC HEARING III. MAKE RECOMMENDATION Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett, City Planner II., presented the proposed demolition request. Chairman Adam opened the public hearing at 5:41 p.m. (one joint public hearing held for items 5.A., and 5.B.) No comments were received. Chairman Adam closed the public hearing at 5:41 p.m. (one joint public hearing held for items 5.A., and 5.B.,) Commissioner Boerner gave a brief update from a site visit at this location; existing structure is not in good condition and no significant historic value of structure requested to be demolished. City of Boerne Page 2 Printed on 10/14/2022 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BOERNER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PENA, TO APPROVE THE DEMOLITION REQUEST FOR A STRUCTURE LOCATED ON 215 ROSEWOOD AVE (KAD 26046) (ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH/ DANA WEHRMANN). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 4- CHAIRMAN ADAM, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS NAY: 0 APPROVED: 4-0 5.B. 2022-714 TO CONSIDER THE DEMOLITION REQUEST FOR A STRUCTURE LOCATED ON 216 TURNER STREET (KAD 26033) (ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH/ DANA WEHRMANN). I. STAFF PRESENTATION II. PUBLIC HEARING III. MAKE RECOMMENDATION Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett presented the proposed demolition request. Chairman Adam opened the public hearing at 5:41 p.m. (one public hearing held for items 5.A., and 5.B.) No comments were received. Chairman Adam closed the public hearing at 5:41 p.m. (one public hearing held for items 5.A., and 5.B.) Commissioner Boerner gave a brief update from a site visit at this location; existing structures are not in good condition and no significant historic value of structures requested to be demolished. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER PENA, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BOERNER, TO APPROVE THE DEMOLITION REQUEST FOR City of Boerne Page 3 Printed on 10/14/2022 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 A STRUCTURE LOCATED ON 216 TURNER STREET (KAD 26033) (ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH/ DANA WEHRMANN). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 4- CHAIRMAN ADAM, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS NAY: 0 APPROVED: 4-0 5.C. 2022-715 TO CONSIDER THE DEMOLITION REQUEST FOR A STRUCTURE LOCATED ON 418 LIVE OAK STREET (KAD 27501) (DANNY KREIFELS). I. STAFF PRESENTATION II. PUBLIC HEARING III. MAKE RECOMMENDATION Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett presented the proposed demolition request. Chairman Adam opened the public hearing at 5:50 p.m. Edward Williamson, property owner, explained that the structure is in poor condition with no redeeming value to consider remodeling; they wish to demolish and build a new structure. Chairman Adam closed the public hearing at 5:51 p.m. Commissioner Boerner gave a brief update from a site visit at this location; existing structure is not in good condition and no significant historic value of structure requested to be demolished. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BOERNER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, TO APPROVE THE DEMOLITION REQUEST FOR A STRUCTURE LOCATED ON 418 LIVE OAK STREET (KAD 27501) (DANNY KREIFELS). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: City of Boerne Page 4 Printed on 10/14/2022 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 YEA: 4- CHAIRMAN ADAM, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS NAY: 0 APPROVED: 4-0 6. 2022-716 TO CONSIDER A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A WALL SIGN LOCATED AT 334 SOUTH MAIN STREET (KAD 22822) (RICK BREMER/ CIELO). Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett presented the proposed certificate of appropriateness. Mr. Rick Bremer, applicant, confirmed that the wall sign will be made out of a composite type material to better withstand outside elements. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PENA, TO APPROVE A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A WALL SIGN LOCATED AT 334 SOUTH MAIN STREET (KAD 22822) (RICK BREMER/ CIELO). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 4- CHAIRMAN ADAM, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS NAY: 0 APPROVED: 4-0 7. 2022-717 TO CONSIDER A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A FREE-STANDING MONUMENT SIGN LOCATED AT 334 SOUTH MAIN STREET (KAD 22822) (RICK BREMER/ CIELO). Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett presented the proposed certificate of appropriateness. City of Boerne Page 5 Printed on 10/14/2022 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BOERNER, SECONDED BY COM M I S S I O N E R NICHOLS, TO APPROVE A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A FREE-STANDING MONUMENT SIGN LOCATED AT 334 SOUTH MAIN STREET (KAD 22822) (RICK BREMER/ CIELO). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 4- CHAIRMAN ADAM, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS NAY: 0 APPROVED: 4-0 8. 2022-718 TO CONSIDER A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A NEW AWNING LOCATED AT 106 SOUTH MAIN STREET (KAD 19894) (MARGARET JONES/ GRAY, HUDSON & CALDWELL PROPERTIES). Item Withdrawn. No Action. 9. 2022-719 TO CONSIDER A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A NEW AWNING SIGN LOCATED AT 106 SOUTH MAIN STREET (KAD 19894) (MARGARET JONES/ GRAY, HUDSON & CALDWELL PROPERTIES). Item Withdrawn. No Action. 10. 2022-720 TO CONSIDER A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A NEW AWNING LOCATED AT 116 SOUTH MAIN STREET (KAD 19896) (MARGARET JONES/ GRAY, HUDSON & CALDWELL PROPERTIES). Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett presented the proposed certificate of appropriateness. Ms. Margaret Jones, applicant, stated that the material of the awning will be canvas (same as original). A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BOERNER, SECONDED BY City of Boerne Page 6 Printed on 10/14/2022 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 COM M I S S I O N E R NICHOLS, TO APPROVE A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A NEW AWNING LOCATED AT 116 SOUTH MAIN STREET (KAD 19896) (MARGARET JONES/ GRAY, HUDSON & CALDWELL PROPERTIES). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 4- CHAIRMAN ADAM, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS NAY: 0 APPROVED: 4-0 11. 2022-721 TO CONSIDER A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A NEW AWNING SIGN LOCATED AT 116 SOUTH MAIN STREET (KAD 19896) (MARGARET JONES/ GRAY, HUDSON & CALDWELL PROPERTIES). Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett presented the proposed certificate of appropriateness. The Commission expressed some concerns with future tenants having to remove or replace the awning sign and/or awning as a whole. Ms. Margaret Jones explained that the company who is making the awning sign has presented an option that allows the front panel to be easily removed at the seam. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BOERNER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PENA, TO APPROVE A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A NEW AWNING SIGN LOCATED AT 116 SOUTH MAIN STREET (KAD 19896) (MARGARET JONES/ GRAY, HUDSON & CALDWELL PROPERTIES). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 4- CHAIRMAN ADAM, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS NAY: 0 City of Boerne Page 7 Printed on 10/14/2022 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 APPROVED: 4-0 12. 2022-722 TO CONSIDER A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A NEW AWNING LOCATED AT 126 SOUTH MAIN STREET (KAD 19896) (MARGARET JONES/ GRAY, HUDSON & CALDWELL PROPERTIES). Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett presented the proposed certificate of appropriateness. Chairman Adam clarified that this item is only considering the awning itself. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER PENA, SECONDED BY COM M I S S I O N E R NICHOLS, TO APPROVE A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A NEW AWNING LOCATED AT 126 SOUTH MAIN STREET (KAD 19896) (MARGARET JONES/ GRAY, HUDSON & CALDWELL PROPERTIES). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 4- CHAIRMAN ADAM, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS NAY: 0 APPROVED: 4-0 13. 2022-723 TO CONSIDER A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A NEW AWNING SIGN LOCATED AT 126 SOUTH MAIN STREET (KAD 19896) (MARGARET JONES/ GRAY, HUDSON & CALDWELL PROPERTIES). Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett presented the proposed certificate of appropriateness. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BOERNER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PENA, TO APPROVE A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A NEW AWNING SIGN LOCATED AT 126 SOUTH MAIN STREET (KAD City of Boerne Page 8 Printed on 10/14/2022 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 19896) (MARGARET JONES/ GRAY, HUDSON & CALDWELL PROPERTIES). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 4- CHAIRMAN ADAM, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS NAY: 0 APPROVED: 4-0 14. 2022-724 TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR VETERANS PLAZA LOCATED AT 801 SOUTH MAIN STREET (KAD 23886). Mr. Paul Barwick, Special Projects Director, presented the proposed Historic Landmark designation. Chairman Adam clarified that the Historic Landmark Commission will vote on this item to make a recommendation that will go forward at Boerne City Council for final consideration. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER PENA, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BOERNER, TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR VETERANS PLAZA LOCATED AT 801 SOUTH MAIN STREET (KAD 23886). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 4- CHAIRMAN ADAM, COMMISSIONER BOERNER, COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS NAY: 0 APPROVED: 4-0 15. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION/LEGAL COUNSEL/STAFF – No discussion or action may take place. City of Boerne Page 9 Printed on 10/14/2022 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 No comments were received. 16. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Adam adjourned the Historic Landmark Commission at 6:20 p.m. _______________________________ Chairman CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the 2nd day of September, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. ______________________________ Secretary City of Boerne Page 10 Printed on 10/14/2022