Historic Landmark Commission

MINUTES HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING RONALD C. BOWMAN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 447 NORTH MAIN STREET Tuesday, September 3, 2024 - 5:30 PM Present: 4 - Chairman Justin Boerner, Commissioner Patti Mainz, Vice Chair Sally Pena, and Commissioner Joe Bateman Absent: 3 - Commissioner Cesar Hance, Commissioner Lynnese Graves, and Chairman Mike Nichols Minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission Meeting of September 3, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. Staff Present: Nathan Crane, Franci Linder, Sara Varvarigos, Tyler Cain, Heather Wood, Lesley Gastelum Recognized/Registered Guests: Wayne Seawald, Jennifer Finch, Betsy Sueltenfuss, Alan Cook, Donna Cook, James Sanduig, Trerry Adams, Bobby Lane, Liz Lane, Lauren Watson, Reagan Harris 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 No conflicts were declared. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman Boerner opened public comments at 5:31 p.m. No comments were received. Chairman Boerner closed public comments at 5:32 p.m. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Commissioner Bateman, seconded by Vice Chair Pena, to approve the consent agenda as presented. City of Boerne Page 1 Printed on 10/9/2024 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes September 3, 2024 The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 4- Chairman Boerner, Vice Chair Pena, Commissioner Mainz, Commissioner Bateman 4.A. 2024-457 Consider approval of the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission meeting of August 6, 2024. 5. REGULAR AGENDA: 5.C. 2024-460 Consider a demolition request for the structure located at 262 South Main Street (KAD 19870). The applicant is Mr. Larry Pipkin (Andiamo Builders LLC on behalf of Terra Fortuna LLC, Owner) I. Staff Presentation II. Public Hearing III. Action Chairman Boerner requested to move item 5.C. ahead of item 5.A. on the agenda. All commissioners were in favor. Sara Varvarigos, City Planner II, presented the proposed demolition; staff recommendation is to approve the demolition request. Chairman Boerner opened the public hearing at 5:43 p.m. Reagan Harris, neighboring business owner of Pearl Antler, spoke in opposition of demolition/construction at this location. She expressed concerns with traffic, noise, demolition happening during the holidays and negatively impacting local businesses nearby. Their business has been struggling with the economy. She questioned the timeline for construction. Lauren Watson, neighboring business owner of Under the Fig Tree Boutique, spoke in opposition of demolition/construction at this location. She expressed concerns with noise, trucks and debris, and the overall construction being devastating to local businesses nearby. She questioned the timeline of the demolition/construction of new project. City of Boerne Page 2 Printed on 10/9/2024 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes September 3, 2024 Larry Pipkin, with Andiamo Builders LLC, explained that the demolition and construction of new structure(s) will be done in a timely and clean manner. Their intent is to be low-key as possible, being respectful to neighbors. Chairman Boerner closed the public hearing at 5:50 p.m. Chairman Boerner and Commissioner Bateman gave a brief overview of their recent site visit to the property; there were some safety concerns with the structure's current condition, and no significant historic value was noted. Larry Pipkin provided further details on the timeline and process. Their intention is to have the demolition of the existing structure completed and the building gone by the end of October 2024. This will then allow them to move forward with the rebuilding phase, which he estimated around a year to complete, with construction anticipated to begin in late February or mid-March of 2025. He explained that there are numerous steps they must coordinate with the city in order to properly move this project forward, including securing the necessary permits and approvals. He further noted that all the workers involved in the rebuilding of the structure will be local, providing opportunities within the community. Sara Varvarigos clarified that there will be collaboration between Mr. Pipkin and the city to work through construction to ensure guidelines of the historic district are met. A motion was made by Commissioner Bateman, seconded by Commissioner Mainz, to approve a demolition request for the structure located at 262 South Main Street (KAD 19870). The applicant is Mr. Larry Pipkin (Andiamo Builders LLC on behalf of Terra Fortuna LLC, Owner) The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 4- Chairman Boerner, Vice Chair Pena, Commissioner Mainz, Commissioner Bateman City of Boerne Page 3 Printed on 10/9/2024 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes September 3, 2024 5.A. 2024-458 Consider a demolition request for the structure at 744 West San Antonio Avenue (KAD 14367; Legal Description: A10310 - SURVEY 178 A LOCKMAR 5.335 ACRES) (Mr. Colton Vader on behalf of Mr. Terry Adams, Owner) I. Staff Presentation II. Public Hearing III. Action Tyler Cain, City Planner II, presented the proposed demolition and gave a staff recommendation to approve the requested demolition permit along with the following condition: 1. Heritage trees on the property shall be preserved according to City of Boerne environmental procedure. If there are Heritage trees that cannot be preserved to facilitate the successful demolition, the property owner shall apply for a Tree Removal Permit through the City of Boerne’s Planning Department. Chairman Boerner opened the public hearing at 6:03 p.m. Lisa Clayton spoke in favor of the demolition request being granted. Bobby and Liz Lane spoke regarding a mail in response they sent in opposition of the demolition, but since discovering a single family home is the proposed project, they are now in favor. (they were concerned that apartments were being proposed) Chairman Boerner closed the public hearing at 6:05 p.m. Chairman Boerner and Commissioner Bateman gave a brief overview of their recent site visit to the property; no significant historic value was noted. Terry Adams, property owner, conveyed his intention to engage with the neighbors regarding his plans after the meeting. He noted that the property had been neglected and posed safety concerns. He explained that he does not have immediate plans for development. They intend to City of Boerne Page 4 Printed on 10/9/2024 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes September 3, 2024 preserve the smaller structure, which contains a well, and the future of the barn is contingent upon its condition post-cleanup. The demolition plans involve two out of the three existing structures. A motion was made by Commissioner Bateman, seconded by Commissioner Mainz, to approve a demolition request for the structure at 744 West San Antonio Avenue (KAD 14367; Legal Description: A10310 - SURVEY 178 A LOCKMAR 5.335 ACRES) with the condition(s) outlined in staff memo. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 4- Chairman Boerner, Vice Chair Pena, Commissioner Mainz, Commissioner Bateman 5.B. 2024-459 Consider a demolition request for the structures located at 510 Live Oak Street (KAD 27495). The applicant/owner is Re-struction, LLC) I. Staff Presentation II. Public Hearing III. Action Sara Varvarigos, City Planner II, presented the proposed demolition and gave a staff recommendation to approve the requested demolition permit for all structures with the following condition: 1. Heritage tree(s) on the property shall be preserved according to City of Boerne environmental procedure. If there are Heritage trees that cannot be preserved to facilitate the successful demolition, the property owner shall apply for a Tree Removal Permit through the City of Boerne’s Planning Department. Chairman Boerner opened the public hearing at 6:16 p.m. Wayne Seawall, owner of the adjoining property to the south, spoke in favor of the demolition request and noted that the two adjacent neighbors, who were not present at the meeting, had also expressed they were in favor of the demolition. City of Boerne Page 5 Printed on 10/9/2024 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes September 3, 2024 Chairman Boerner closed the public hearing at 6:18 p.m. Chairman Boerner and Commissioner Bateman gave a brief overview of their recent site visit to the property; no significant historic value was noted. A motion was made by Commissioner Bateman, seconded by Commissioner Mainz, to approve a demolition request for the structures located at 510 Live Oak Street (KAD 27495) with the condition(s) outlined in staff memo. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 4- Chairman Boerner, Vice Chair Pena, Commissioner Mainz, Commissioner Bateman 5.D. 2024-461 Consider a certificate of appropriateness for a new business post and panel sign located at 322 South Main Street (Essence Chiro) Sara Varvarigos, City Planner II, presented the proposed certificate of appropriateness and clarified that the request is specific to the sign face and does not involve replacing the sign post structure. A motion was made by Vice Chair Pena, seconded by Commissioner Bateman, to approve a certificate of appropriateness for a new business post and panel sign located at 322 South Main Street (Essence Chiro). The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 4- Chairman Boerner, Vice Chair Pena, Commissioner Mainz, Commissioner Bateman 5.E. 2024-462 Review of HLC Refresher Training Sara Varvarigos, City Planner II, gave a brief refresher over rules regarding governing of signage in the historic district. 6. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION/LEGAL COUNSEL/STAFF – No discussion or action may take place. City of Boerne Page 6 Printed on 10/9/2024 Historic Landmark Commission Official Meeting Minutes September 3, 2024 No comments 7. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Boerner adjourned the Historic Landmark Commission at 6:43 p.m. _______________________________ Chairman ______________________________ Secretary City of Boerne Page 7 Printed on 10/9/2024