Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – AGENDA Summerville Municipal Complex Annex Building 2nd Floor Training Room July 5th, 2017 at 6 P.M. Approval of June 6th, 2017 minutes. APPLICANTS (ALL APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PRESENT THEIR INDIVIDUAL REQUEST) – For additional information regarding this meeting please contact the Planning Department at 843.851.5200. All related documents for this meeting are available for review at the Planning Department during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30 – 5:00 excluding Town of Summerville holidays. OLD BUSINESS: 1. 126 West 5th South Street- Previously approved carport to garage (R-2) 2. 108 West Carolina Avenue-Privacy Fence (R-1) NEW BUSINESS: 1. 100 East Carolina Avenue-Demolition of a house due to fire damage(R-1) 2. 304 South Laurel Street-Demolition of an accessory structure (R-1) 3. 305 Rutherford Street- Exterior addition (R-1) MISCELLANEOUS: N/A ADJOURN: Posted June 21, 2017 Reposted June 30, 2017  Board of Architectural Review Minutes Tuesday, June 6, 2017 Town Hall – Boardroom A Members Present: Staff Present: Phil Dixon, Chairman Meredith Detsch Jeff Bowers Board Secretary Rachel Burton Cecile Cothran Beth Huggins David Price Members Absent: John Kwist Items on the agenda: OLD BUSINESS: 1. 701 S. Magnolia St. - Fence screening. (R-1) NEW BUSINESS: 1. 209 E. Fourth South Street-Remove two front and side windows in addition (R-1) 2. 814 S. Main Street – Change exterior paint color (R-1) 3. Front of Short Central & Corner of W. Richardson and Little Main –Install information signs (B-3) MISCELLANEOUS: 1. Discussion on expanding the Historic District 2. July Meeting Date ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Chairman Dixon opened the meeting at 6:00 PM and explained all applicants would be heard in submittal order and then asked for consideration of the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting on May 2nd, 2017. Jeff Bowers made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted and Rachel Burton provided the second. The motion carried unanimously. Old Business: 701 S. Magnolia St.- Samantha Telken, homeowner, presented the application and described to the board that she would like to put back up the fence screening she was approved for a year ago. They still have plans to install a fence or possibly shrubbery but are waiting to install it at a later date due to other home projects they are working on. Samantha Telken described that with it currently being summer and their location as a corner lot and the visibility of the pool to the road made it so that they needed some type of temporary screening on their existing chain link fence until they could build a privacy fence. David Price made a motion to approve the application for the fence covering for a year and Jeff Bowers seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. New Business: 209 East Fourth South Street- Mike Kokolus, homeowner, presented the application where he wanted to convert the sunroom to a mudroom and remove some of the windows on the side and front and leave the center window. Rachel Burton asked the applicant what kind of material he would be using in place of the windows and the Mr. Kokolus responded that he would be using the existing material, Texture 1-11 –wood siding, that is currently on the house and paint it to match the existing color. Eventually they would like to add a porch and paint the brick but for the time being this is the project they are focusing on. Beth Huggins complimented their decision to remove the windows and made the motion to approve the application as presented. Cecile Cothran seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 814 South Main Street- The homeowners Mr. and Mrs. Selinsky presented their application to paint the exterior of their home a different color. They presented the board with three different colors and are looking for recommendations for what the board would approve. The applicants explained that they would paint the wood siding the lighter color submitted and the scale accents on the house would be the darker color. The board and the applicants decided on BEHR Tanglewood for the scale accent and Toasty Grey for the house siding with white trim. Jeff Bowers made the motion to approve the color choices Tanglewood for the scale accent and Toasty Grey for the house siding with white trim and Cecile Cothran seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Front of Short Central & Corner of W. Richardson and Little Main (Information Signs)-Michael Lisle with DREAM presented the application of installing two information signs in the downtown area. The locations chosen were in front of Short Central towards Cedar Street and beside the intersection of West Richardson and Little Main Street-next to Guerin’s Pharmacy. Hutchinson Square was the more desirable location for one of the signs but they couldn’t do it so they relocated that sign next to Guerin’s Pharmacy. Jeff Bowers asked about the information within the signs and Michael explained that the signs would have literature/brochures in them for tourists and residents to take and view. David Price asked how weather tight they were and Michael Lisle explained the lid on top and design. Michael Lisle explained he would like some input from the board for a logo or design on the other side of the sign that did not have information posted. Rachel Burton asked for color clarification and Michael described the many color choices it came in and how DREAM did not have preference at this time. Cecile Cothran preferred the green color and discussion ensued. Phil Dixon asked why the sign could not have information on both sides and Michael explained it was a cost constraint. The logo and design of the sign was discussed at length between the board members and Michael. Jeff Bowers asked if the signs would be illuminated and they would not be. Beth Huggins had concerns over setting precedence with allowing these signs as she was hoping for a more consistent look in the downtown area. She explained if the sign mimicked the next phase of Hutchinson square and could be seen better if it is in the square verses the side of the road. Rachel Burton voiced concerns over the safety of tourists and residents viewing the signs so close to the road (Richardson and Little Main location). Discussion ensued of signs in the downtown area. Beth Huggins and Rachel Burton talked with the applicant on how the signs could look more “Summerville” and maybe even combine the signs with some of the existing signs. David Price gave the board an overall of how Beaufort, SC did their historic district signs and tied how important uniformity is in the Downtown. The board overall liked the idea of the signage but wanted more research done by DREAM before approving a final design. The item was tabled until additional findings could be presented by Michael. Rachel Burton and Jeff Bowers recused themselves from the next item. 423 Sumter Avenue- Rachel Burton presented the application on behalf of the applicant. Rachel explained the need for this additional door as the house has challenges in access for daily life. The addition of the door in place of one the front windows would be almost unnoticeable from the street as the house has significant landscaping. The window would become an entry way with shutters and gable style roof that would extend to protect from the elements and was also a good building practice. Cecile Cothran had concerns over adding another door in the front and was curious why the homeowner couldn’t go through a back door instead. Rachel explained the layout of the house and how this was the least intrusive change that wouldn’t compromise the interior design or make it where the homeowners would need to reroute their layout. David Price spoke that this change could be easily reversed back at a later time. Beth Huggins asked about the railing and what it would look like in comparison to the existing front porch railings. Rachel Burton explained it had to come up to current building code and would be slightly different to meet today’s standards. David Price made the motion to approve the application as presented and Beth Huggins seconded the motion, the motion passed unanimously of the four members voting. Miscellaneous: Rachel Burton and Jeff Bowers returned back to the board. The board moved to discuss the second item under miscellaneous in case any board members had to leave. July’s Meeting Date-Next month’s meeting was on a holiday and with offices closed a different date needed to be chosen. David Price, Beth Huggins, and Jeff Bowers would be available on the 5 th of July, the day after the regularly scheduled meeting but the other board members would be out of town. The board members believed John Kwist could make that date and asked staff to verify that he could make it, if not to coordinate with the board members for another night. Discussion on expanding the Historic District- The board started the discussion on how expanding the historic district came about and in the past John Kwist had spearheaded the exploration of possible expansion. Phil Dixon explained how the historic district came about when he originally started working on it and created the district. When the district was created they did not include some homes as the boundaries were set by footage off the roadways. Rachel Burton spoke of how now we have even more historic homes as time has elapsed and homes that may not have been historic when the boundaries were created they are now over fifty years and could be considered historic and a new survey may be needed. Phil Dixon discussed how they looked to do a volunteer option for homeowners but that had not happened yet. Cecile and David spoke of areas and houses in town that should come in possibly. There was discussion that a sub-committee needs to be finalized and two board members could work on this. No action was made on this item. David Price made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:17 pm and Cecile Cothran seconded the motion. 2 Respectfully Submitted, Meredith Detsch, Secretary of the Board Date: Approved: Phillip G. Dixon, Chairman Or, Dr. David Price, Vice Chairman 3  STAFF REPORT BAR Meeting July 5th, 2017 To: Town of Summerville BAR From: Planning Staff Date: June 30, 2017 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Jordy Tupper, G Tupper III Construction Property Owner: Clayton Thornton Requested Action: Detached Garage-Previously a Detached Carport Existing Zoning: R-1, Single Family Residential Location: 126 W. 5th South Street TMS# 137-10-03-003 Historic District – #4 Supportive Existing Land Use: Residential Background and Analysis: This project was originally approved on November 2, 2015 for a detached carport, 24’ by 32’. The applicant is now wishing to change the carport to a detached garage and is reducing the size to 24’ by 24’. Staff will work with applicant to determine if project meets all zoning ordinance requirements.  105 T EL S LAUR S ha Ric 122 rdso nS trea m 600 124 126 121121 129 123 129 128 AV E 28 EY SS L PR E 115 129 125 131 200 127 126 208 208 208 124 205 122 W 5T H SO U TH ST 116116 116 SUMTER A 116 VE 116 116 217 116 224 116 116 214 110 228 114 219 220 221 230 106 302 100 223 126 West 5th South Street M TE R AV E Summerville Historic District 106 SU Legend  233 Historic District CH 104 DoCo_Parcel 0 0.0075 0.015 AR L 0.03 0.045 0.06 Roads Miles N TO Waterbodies ES Streams ST 104 N Railroads 102 303 Disclaimer: This map is a graphic representation of data obtained from various sources. All efforts W have been made to warrant the accuracy of this 6T June 30, 2017 H map. However, the Town of Summerville disclaims SO all representation and liability for the use of this map. U TH ST 103  STAFF REPORT BAR Meeting July 5th, 2017 To: Town of Summerville BAR From: Planning Staff Date: June 30, 2017 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Marcy Betzer Property Owner: Marcy Betzer and William Whitfield Requested Action: Proposal of Privacy Fence Existing Zoning: R-1, Single Family Residential Location: 108 W. Carolina Avenue TMS# 137-14-02-013 Historic District – N/A Existing Land Use: Residential Background and Analysis: Applicant went to mediation regarding the current fence on property and is wishing to propose new plans for an 8’ tall privacy fence.  141 125 100 141 107 HANSBERRY LN 133 129 AVE 109 N RIO 116 MA W CAROLINA AVE 123 120 126 113 113 113 117 116 119 113 119 117 123 112 127 115 108 106 109 920 119 924 117 926 100 123 123 127 125 931 R LN PP E TU 112 116 120 1000 124 ST 105 130 AIN EC 108 West Carolina Ave. IN SM OL AR 1002 VE Summerville Historic District AA 107 Legend  Historic District 100 DoCo_Parcel 0 0.01 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 LN Roads Miles A RE G Waterbodies LE LYNCH Streams LN N Railroads 102 Disclaimer: This map is a graphic representation of 102 data obtained from various sources. All efforts have been made to warrant the accuracy of this map. However, the Town of Summerville disclaims June 30, 2017 1004 111 all representation and liability for the use of this map.  STAFF REPORT BAR Meeting July 5th, 2017 To: Town of Summerville BAR From: Planning Staff Date: June 21, 2017 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Mary Spence Borowiecki Property Owner: Mary Spence Trust Requested Action: Demolish house due to fire damage Existing Zoning: R-1, Single Family Residential Location: 100 East Carolina Avenue TMS# 137-14-10-002.000 Historic District – #5 Existing Land Use: Residential Background and Analysis: Applicant is requesting to demolish the house due to fire damage. At this time the house has not been condemned by the Building Official based on preliminary findings. The applicant does not have plans to rebuild, they are wishing to demo the house and sell the property as vacant.  923 924 117 926 100 927 W CA T UPPE R L N ROLIN A AVE 931 112 116 120 1000 105 1002 107 100 LN R E G A L E LYNCH 111 L N 102 1004 111 1006 1013 EC AR OL 108 INA AV E 115 ST 1017 AIN SM 114 119 1008 1025 1010 109 100 East Carolina Avenue 117 Summerville Historic District O V E AVE G R IN E Legend P  Historic District DoCo_Parcel 0 0.0075 0.015 0.03 0.045 0.06 Miles Roads 202 Waterbodies Streams N Railroads LL C T 1105 Disclaimer: This map is a graphic representation of CARR O data obtained from various sources. All efforts have been made to warrant the accuracy of this map. However, the Town of Summerville disclaims June 21, 2017 all representation and liability for the use of this map.  STAFF REPORT BAR Meeting July 5th, 2017 To: Town of Summerville BAR From: Planning Staff Date: June 21, 2017 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: John & Cheryl Nichols Property Owner: John & Cheryl Nichols Requested Action: Demolish accessory structure Existing Zoning: R-1, Single Family Residential Location: 304 South Laurel Street TMS# 137-06-07-006.000 Historic District – #3 Contributory Existing Land Use: Residential Background and Analysis: Applicant is requesting to demolish the accessory structure due to safety concerns. At this time the accessory structure has not been condemned by the Building Official.  101 103 509 W 200 LU 406 KE ST 110 404 W 105 DO TY 402 AV E 400 512 ST TTO W 101 207 RI 411 ME CH AR 106 SP DS 308 AL ON 202 AV E 103 513 105 201 509 T OR YS 315 210 IC 203 K 309 SH 404 205 516 508 303 411 506 312 500 409 207 310 407 W 306 2N 403 D T SO LS UT 209 RE H ST 304 414 AU SL 211 410 208 213 214 310 304 307 CO NN ER ST 301 312 309 310 215 305 312 314 213 Ri ch ar ds on St re 304 a m 309 410 317 404 308 ST E IN 321 316 SP 206 310 210 409 212 VE L A R A 302 NT 411 300 216 CE 304 South Laurel Street Summerville Historic District 211 JE S SA 215 Legend 303 M  Historic District IN E 217 DoCo_Parcel LN 0 0.0125 0.025 0.05 0.075 0.1 Miles W Roads 407 3R D 119 Waterbodies SO UT Streams H ST N Railroads Disclaimer: This map is a graphic representation of 117 data obtained from various sources. All efforts have been made to warrant the accuracy of this map. However, the Town of Summerville disclaims May 26, 2017 June 21, 2017 all representation and liability for the use of this map. 118  STAFF REPORT BAR Meeting July 5th, 2017 To: Town of Summerville BAR From: Planning Staff Date: June 21, 2017 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Joseph Rubenstein Property Owner: Andrew & Veronica Bishop Requested Action: Exterior Addition-rear Existing Zoning: R-1, Single Family Residential Location: 305 Rutherford Street TMS# 137-14-05-015.000 Historic District – #2 Notable Existing Land Use: Residential Background and Analysis: Applicant is requesting to add an addition to the rear of the house. The addition will be 22’ 4” by 21’ 6” and will match the existing roof slope and also match the existing metal roof. No other exterior changes will take place on this project but interior renovations are also proposed. This project meets zoning ordinance requirements.  307 CH AR O 109 ST LE N 305 ST 106 304 301 117 209 126 AN D ST HL W RI C 714 119 207 212 S HA MP TO N 211 ST 212 206 121 204 722 209 302 127 ST D R FO 308 ER 123 TH 726 U R 301 314 805 310 312 305 800 317 309 315 806 313 815 814 808 816 822 835 ST N AI 107 M S 305 Rutherford Street 826 Summerville Historic District W R IC H LA N D ST Legend  Historic District DoCo_Parcel 0 0.0075 0.015 0.03 0.045 0.06 Roads Miles Waterbodies 904 Streams E N Railroads R IC H LA 908 Disclaimer: This map is a graphic representation of N D data obtained from various sources. All efforts ST have been made to warrant the accuracy of this map. However, the Town of Summerville disclaims June 21, 2017 all representation and liability for the use of this map. STADIUM CIR