Historic Zoning Commission

Regular Meeting Minutes of the Historic Zoning Commission November 17, 2020 MEMBERS PRESENT: ABSENT: Jim Thompson, Chairman Marimae White Deborah Belcher (Participating Electronically) Bill Jakes Jeff Davis Linda Anderson Chase Salas Gib Backlund (Participating Electronically) David Becker (Participating Electronically) STAFF PRESENT: Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director Amelia Kerr, Planner Roman Hankins, Assistant City Attorney Katie Driver, Staff Attorney Brenda Davis, Recording Assistant Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. Per the Governor’s Executive Order, three members of the Commission were in attendance participating electronically. Ms. Kerr called the roll to determine a quorum, 5 in-person and 3 participating electronically. Present: Linda Anderson Chase Salas Jeff Davis Deborah Belcher David Becker Bill Jakes Gib Backlund Jim Thompson Chairman Thompson asked if there were any changes to the June 16, 2020 meeting and, if not, for a motion to approve. HZC Minutes November 17, 2020 Mr. Jakes made a motion to approve the June 16, 2020 minutes. The motion was seconded by Ms. Anderson. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Linda Anderson Chase Salas Jeff Davis Deborah Belcher David Becker Bill Jakes Gib Backlund Jim Thompson Nay: None New Business: H-20-007 – 915 East Main Street, Rick and Charlotte Swafford requesting to replace the exterior windows of the home. Ms. Kerr reviewed the application and staff comments. The applicants, Rick and Charlotte Swafford, and their architect, Michael Picklesimer, were present to answer any questions. Chairman Thompson asked Mr. Picklesimer to go over the plan again. Mr. Picklesimer of 1817 Holloway Circle said the owners want to replace the existing windows with more insulated windows. He said the existing windows are single pane which causes heat loss and condensation. He said they are talking about replacing the sashes only and leaving the frames in place, so they don’t get into damaging brick. Mr. Picklesimer said they plan to replicate the sashes and the muntin pattern of the existing windows. He said they originally looked at clad windows but decided to go with all wood, painted windows. Ms. Anderson expressed appreciation that the applicants want to do all wood. Mr. Picklesimer said the only reason the Swaffords wanted clad was for maintenance issues but decided the Staff would prefer wood. Mr. Jakes asked if any of the sunroom on the western side of the house would be included. Mr. Picklesimer said yes. Chairman Thompson asked if the Swaffords would install wood windows on all four sides or just the windows that face the right-of-way. 2 HZC Minutes November 17, 2020 Mr. Picklesimer said that has not been decided but he knows the wood windows will at least be on three sides adding the sides can be seen from the street. He said they are looking at the budget before committing to wood windows on the back of the house. Chairman Thompson asked if the muntins are located on the outside. Mr. Picklesimer said the muntins are on the outside, inside, and a spacer in the air space. Mr. Michael Storey of Willow Window showed a sample of the muntins proposed to be used. Chairman Thompson asked if the glass would be tinted or clear. Mr. Storey said the glass is a “low e” glass. Chairman Thompson asked the meaning of “low e” glass. Mr. Storey said if you didn’t put the “low e” glass up against a clear glass, you wouldn’t know the difference. If you place them side by side, you would see a slight difference in the glass. Chairman Thompson said even though the Commission does not vote on this, he asked if the sash would be pine or mahogany. Mr. Storey said mahogany. There was discussion on the difference between pine and mahogany. Mr. Storey asked if the Commission would allow clad windows on the back of the house. Chairman Thompson said the Commission can only review what can be seen from the right-of- way, which would be the front and the two sides in this case. He went on to say the Commission would not have any control over what was done on the back. Mr. Jakes verified the new windows would match an accessory structure that is also located on this property. Mr. Storey said yes, adding that the accessory structure has clad windows. Chairman Thompson said clad windows were allowed on the accessory structure because it was a new structure and sits back so far on the property. Ms. Anderson made a motion to approve wood Pella Reserve replacement windows to match existing windows. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Linda Anderson 3 HZC Minutes November 17, 2020 Chase Salas Jeff Davis Debra Belcher David Becker Bill Jakes Gib Backlund Jim Thompson Staff Reports and Other Business Ms. Kerr asked the Commission to approve the 2021 Historic Zoning Commission calendar. Mr. Becker made a motion to approve the 2021 Historic Zoning Commission Calendar. The motion was seconded by Mr. Salas. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Linda Anderson Chase Salas Jeff Davis Debra Belcher David Becker Bill Jakes Gib Backlund Jim Thompson Ms. Anderson made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Jakes seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Linda Anderson Chase Salas Jeff Davis Debra Belcher David Becker Bill Jakes Gib Backlund Jim Thompson The meeting adjourned at 3:45 P.M. _____________________________________ ____________________________________ CHAIRMAN SECRETARY 4