Historic Landmark Commission

MINUTES HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING BOERNE CITY HALL RONALD C. BOWMAN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 447 NORTH MAIN STREET Wednesday, July 12, 2023 - 5:30 PM 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) Minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission Meeting of July 12, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. Present: 5- Chairman Justin Boerner, Commissioner Julia Murphy, Commissioner Michael Nichols, Commissioner Sally Pena, Commissioner Patti Mainz Absent: 2- Commissioner Cesar Hance, Commissioner Lynnese Graves Staff Present: Nathan Crane, Sara Bennett, Krystal Brown, Lesley Gastelum, Paul Barwick Recognized/Registered Guests: Mike Zaroudny, Frank Valadez, Joel Guel Jr., Remington Henry 1. CALL TO ORDER – 5:30 PM Chairman Boerner called the Historic Landmark Commission to order at 5:31 p.m. 2. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION Commissioner Mainz declared a conflict of interest with items 9, 10, and 11. City of Boerne Page 1 Printed on 10/4/2023 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes July 12, 2023 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. 2023-523 THE MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 06, 2023. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MAINZ, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 4- COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER MAINZ, COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER MURPHY NAY: 0 APPROVED: 4-0 5. REGULAR AGENDA: 6. 2023-524 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A HISTORIC DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HDIP) APPLICATION FOR 605 SOUTH MAIN (KAD 24150) (DOUBLE R CIGARS/MIKE ZAROUNDNY). Mr. Paul Barwick, Special Projects Director, presented the Historic District Improvement Program (HDIP) request for 605 South Main Street. Chairman Boerner had questions regarding the types of improvements to be made. Mr. Barwick explained that improvements would be made to both the interior and exterior of the building. City of Boerne Page 2 Printed on 10/4/2023 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes July 12, 2023 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MURPHY, TO APPROVE THE HISTORIC DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HDIP) APPLICATION FOR 605 SOUTH MAIN STREET (KAD 24150) (DOUBLE R CIGARS/MIKE ZAROUNDNY). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 4- COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER MAINZ, COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER MURPHY NAY: 0 APPROVED: 4-0 7. 2023-525 CONSIDER A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A DOOR LOCATED AT 111 ROSEWOOD AVENUE (KAD 26006) (LOST OAK CELLARS /FRANK VALADEZ). Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett, City Planner II, presented the request for a door located at 111 Rosewood Ave. Chairman Boerner had questions regarding details of the door, the trees, and future plans for the existing structure. Mr. Frank Valadez, SA Partnership Architects, elaborated on these details. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER PENA, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MAINZ, TO APPROVE THE CERT I F I C A T E OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A DOOR LOCATED AT 111 ROSEWOOD AVENUE (KAD 26006) (LOST OAK CELLARS /FRANK VALADEZ). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 4- COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER MAINZ, COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER MURPHY NAY: 0 City of Boerne Page 3 Printed on 10/4/2023 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes July 12, 2023 APPROVED: 4-0 8. 2023-526 CONSIDER A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A POST AND PANEL SIGN LOCATED AT 904 SOUTH MAIN STREET (KAD 62982) (GARDNER HOMES/JOEL GUEL JR.). Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett, City Planner II, presented the request for a post and panel sign located at 904 South Main Street. Commissioner Pena had a question regarding the size of the sign as it relates to the existing post and panel frame. Mr. Joel Guel Jr., the applicant, explained the size and material details of the sign. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER MAINZ, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PENA, TO APPROVE THE CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A POST AND PANEL SIGN LOCATED AT 904 SOUTH MAIN STREET (KAD 62982) (GARDENER HOMES/JOEL GUEL JR). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 4- COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER MAINZ, COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER MURPHY NAY: 0 APPROVED: 4-0 Commissioner Mainz recused herself from the dias at 5:49 p.m. 9. 2023-527 CONSIDER A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A PROJECTING SIGN LOCATED AT 112 EAST SAN ANTONIO AVENUE (KAD 19946) (ROC-N-RITAS/REMINGTON HENRY). Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett, City Planner II, presented the request for a projecting sign located at 112 East San Antonio Ave. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MURPHY, TO APPROVE THE CERTIFICATE OF City of Boerne Page 4 Printed on 10/4/2023 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes July 12, 2023 APPROPRIATENESS FOR A PROJECTING SIGN LOCATED AT 112 EAST SAN ANTONIO AVENUE (KAD 19946) (ROC-N-RITAS/REMINGTON HENRY). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 4- CHAIRMAN BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER MURPHY NAY: 0 APPROVED: 4-0 10. 2023-528 CONSIDER A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A WALL SIGN LOCATED AT 112 EAST SAN ANTONIO AVENUE (KAD 19946) (ROC-N-RITAS/REMINGTON HENRY). Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett, City Planner II, presented the request for a wall sign located at 112 East San Antonio Ave. Chairman Boerner spoke on keeping the colors and design consistent among all signs for a business. Discussion ensued between Commissioners about if this business was part of a franchise. The Commissioners agreed that more information is needed from the applicant. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MURPHY, TO TABLE THE CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A WALL SIGN LOCATED AT 112 EAST SAN ANTONIO AVENUE (KAD 19946) (ROC-N-RITAS/REMINGTON HENRY). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 4- CHAIRMAN BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER MURPHY NAY: 0 TABLED: 4-0 City of Boerne Page 5 Printed on 10/4/2023 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes July 12, 2023 11. 2023-529 CONSIDER A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A SIDEWALK SIGN LOCATED AT 112 EAST SAN ANTONIO AVENUE (KAD 19946) (ROC-N-RITAS/REMINGTON HENRY). Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett, City Planner II, presented the request for a sidewalk sign located at 112 East San Antonio Ave. Ms. Patti Mainz, property owner, gave an explanation as to the purpose of this sidewalk sign. Commissioner Nichols spoke in opposition of the sign. Discussion ensued among the Commissioners regarding the consistency of the colors and sign design. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PENA, TO TABLE THE CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A SIDEWALK SIGN LOCATED AT 112 EAST SAN ANTONIO AVENUE (KAD 19946) (ROC-N-RITAS/REMINGTON HENRY). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: YEA: 4- CHAIRMAN BOERNER, COMMISSIONER NICHOLS, COMMISSIONER PENA, COMMISSIONER MURPHY NAY: 0 TABLED: 4-0 Commissioner Mainz rejoined the dais at 6:06 p.m. 12. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION/LEGAL COUNSEL/STAFF – No discussion or action may take place. Ms. Sara Serra-Bennett, City Planner II, discussed the mandatory ethics training scheduled for July 18th. 13. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Boerner adjourned the Historic Landmark Commission at 6:08 p.m. City of Boerne Page 6 Printed on 10/4/2023 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes July 12, 2023 _______________________________ Chairman CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the 7th day of July, 2023 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. 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 10/4/2023