Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

Board of Architectural Review Minutes November 2nd, 2021 Via Zoom Meeting Members Present: Phil Dixon, Chairman Dr. David Price, Vice Chairman NancyJean Nettles Rachel Burton Tim Kennedy Jeff Bowers Beth Huggins Members Absent: Staff Present: Becca Zimmerman, Planner II Items on the agenda: Old Business: 1. 205 Sumter Avenue- Addition to existing single-family residence and renovation work on existing garage New Business: 1. 627 W. Richardson Avenue- Installation of garden shed 2. 212 S. Gum Street- Addition to existing single-family residence Miscellaneous: 1. N/A Chairman Dixon opened the meeting at 6:05 pm and asked for consideration of the minutes from the October 5th 2021, meeting. Ms. Nettles made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted; Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Old Business: 1. 205 Sumter Avenue- Mr. Simons presented the revised proposal for the addition to the existing residence and clarified that they would not be building an addition to the garage. The board members commented that they appreciated the time and consideration spent on the revisions and were pleased that a compromise was met between the homeowner and their neighbors. Mr. Kennedy made a motion to accept the revisions as submitted. Ms. Burton seconded the motion, the motion passed unanimously. New Business: 1. 627 W. Richardson Avenue- The applicant was not present for this agenda item. Ms. Zimmerman explained the project and read a letter from Mr. English, a neighbor, asking the board to deny the project. The board members chose to defer any vote until the homeowner was present to answer questions regarding the shed. 2. 212 S Gum Street- Mr. Steele presented the proposal to build an addition to the existing cottage. Ms. Zimmerman read a letter from Mr. Gorman, a neighbor, stating his disapproval of the project. Several of the board members voiced concern over the renovation work taking away from the old Summerville cottage look and historic character that the home currently has. Ms. Burton and Dr. Price pointed out that the design felt like a new home wrapped around a historic home, hiding it almost completely. The board members asked Mr. Steele to come back before the board with a design that is more sensitive to the historic integrity of the home. No vote was taken. Miscellaneous: N/A Adjourn: Dr. Price made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Burton seconded the motion, the motion passed unanimously. Chairman Dixon adjourned the meeting at 7:25pm. Respectfully Submitted, Becca Zimmerman, Planner II Date: 12/1/21 Approved: ________________________________ Philip G. Dixon PE, CFM, Chairman Or, Dr. David Price, Vice Chairman