MINUTES CITY OF GRANBURY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2006

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1 MINUTES CITY OF GRANBURY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2006 The Granbury Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Granbury, Texas convened in regular session on Thursday, September 28, Notice of said meeting giving date, place and subject thereof having been posted as prescribed by Article V.A.T.C.S. with the following members present: Dianne Rawls Davis * Member (Acting Chairperson) Gary Goldston * Member Ron Bleeker * Member Sheila Shehan * Member Claudia Southern * Member And Allegra Watson * Preservation Officer Angela McCafferty * Recording Secretary A. CALL TO ORDER Dianne Rawls Davis called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. B. CONSENT AGENDA C. REGULAR AGENDA Status of proposed future Outdoor Display/Sidewalk Ordinance Discussion Item Only Mr. Ron Berryman (Asst. City Manager) addressed the commission. He stated he was asked to give an update on the proposed Sidewalk Ordinance for the Historic District. He stated the city searched other cities with similar ordinances and found Fredicksburg was in keeping with what was desired. The framework was altered to fit Granbury s needs and forwarded to City Council. Ms. Davis asked if he was aware Fredricksburg s Sidewalk Ordinance was modeled after Granbury s Historic Guidelines. Mr. Berryman stated he did not. Ms. Davis asked what would happen after the City Council reviewed the proposal. Mr. Berryman stated they might have additions or changes to the Ordinance. Ms. Davis asked if they would seek input from the Historic Commission. Mr. Berryman stated he

2 did not know. Mr. Bleeker asked what stage the proposal was in. Mr. Berryman stated the mayor would have comments by the end of the week. Ms. Davis asked if enforcement issues would be addressed in the Ordinance. Mr. Berryman stated it would be reasonable to have enforcement covered in the Ordinance. Mr. Goldston asked if he had a time estimate. Mr. Berryman stated it should be days. Ms. Shehan stated as a side note that the corner of the Century 21 building was cracked and she believed it was due to the recent sidewalk work and should be addressed. Request of Charles Somervill First Presbyterian Church 202 West Pearl Street Commission approval for chains between parking lot signs to restrict access in the church parking lot Mr. Charles Somervill addressed the commission. He stated the First Presbyterian Church installed signs at the entrance to their parking lot to deter oversize vehicles from parking on the lot. He stated this had not worked and requested to put a chain between the existing signs to limit parking. Ms. Shehan stated she knew the church had tried other things and understood the need for such action. Ms. Davis asked what days the chain would be up. Mr. Somervill stated the chain would be up mostly on weekdays. Ms. Shehan made a motion to approve the request as presented. Mr.Bleeker Request of the Pearl Street Station Kay Moore 120 West Pearl Street Remodeling Permit, Outdoor Display/Street Furniture Ms. Kay Moore addressed the commission. She stated she would like approval to have metal outdoor tables and chairs. Ms. Davis asked if she had pictures of the tables and chairs. Ms. Moore stated she did not. She stated she was talking to the owner of The Front Porch about buying those, but had not heard back. Ms. Davis asked how many. Ms. Moore stated there would be approximately 10 tables. Mr. Bleeker asked if the tables would be inside the fence, which was approved at the last meeting. Ms. Moore said they would. Ms. Claudia Southern entered the meeting. Ms. Goldston made a motion to approve the request contingent on the tables and chairs being similar to those at the Front Porch and being limited to 10 tables. Ms. Shehan seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous to approve. MOTION

3 Ms. Moore stated she would also like approval for a meat smoker in the courtyard east of the building. Ms. Davis asked if this would be the only item in the courtyard. Ms. Moore stated there would be some wood stored there for use in the smoker. Ms. Davis asked if the Fire Marshall approved the smoker. Ms. Moore stated she was told to seek commission approval first and then meet with the Fire Marshall. Ms. Southern asked if any people would be in the courtyard. Ms. Moore stated there would be no people, just the smoker and the wood. Mr. Bleeker made a motion to approve the smoker contingent on the Fire Marshall s approval. Mr. Goldston seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous to approve. MOTION Ms. Moore stated she needed approval to replace and extend the awning. The existing awning is rotten and the rain pours through as if there is no awning at all. Ms. Davis asked if she would move the support pole or add another. Ms. Moore stated she would add another pole. Ms. Davis stated the awning was doubling in size. Ms. Moore stated that was correct. Ms. Southern made a motion to approve the request to replace and extend the awning to the third bay with up to 2 additional support poles. Mr. Bleeker Ms. Moore stated she would like to install ceiling fans under the new awning similar to those at Stringfellows and hook lights on either side of the far east bay doors. Ms. Southern made a motion to approve the request as presented. Ms. Shehan Ms. Moore stated at some point in the building s past someone covered the doors and windows on the west side of the building with stone. She stated she would like to remove the stone and restore the building s look of a service station. Mr. Bleeker asked if it was necessary to remove the stone. Ms. Moore stated it was not necessary and would be less work to leave it. Mr. Goldston made a motion to a allow interior work to correct problems, but to leave exterior stone intact. Mr. Bleeker seconded the motion.

4 Ms. Southern asked why the commission was not considering approval. The stone was not original to the building and removing it would restore some of its historic quality. Ms. Shehan stated she agreed. Mr. Goldston withdrew his previous motion and made a motion to allow removal of the rock on the west side of the building. Mr. Bleeker seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous to approve. MOTION Request of Wanda Mitchell Wanda Mitchell s Skin Care 419 West Pearl Sign Permit, Remodeling Permit, Street Furniture, Window Tint Ms. Wanda Mitchell addressed the commission. She stated she would like to have the original sign refaced and to put a bench and ashtrays outside to eliminate cigarette butts. She stated she would also like to tint the windows for privacy. Ms. Shehan stated a lace curtain would provide privacy. Ms. Mitchell stated Ron s Pharmacy across the street has tinted windows and she started tinting the door and stopped when she realized she wasn t supposed to. Ms. Southern made a motion to approve tinting on the windows, refacing of the sign as presented, and an ashtray, planter and bench to the right of the door. Mr. Goldston seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous to approve. MOTION Request of Belinda Tuck Sign Permit Ms. Mitchell stated she was representing Belinda Tuck. She stated the sign over her business would move over to align with the window and Ms. Tucks sign would be placed over the remaining window. Ms. Tucks sign would be the same size as the one currently on the building. Mr. Goldston made a motion to approve the request as presented. Mr. Bleeker Request of Paul Vinyard Babe s Granbury L.L.C. 114 West Pearl Street Remodeling Permit, Sign Permit, New Construction Permit Widen the existing front door (6 ) to make it comply with Federal ADA requirements (wheel chairs).

5 Mr. Paul Vineyard addressed the commission. He stated he tried to follow the guidelines as closely as possible. He stated the existing front door is 31 and needs to be enlarged to allow for ADA requirements. He said this could be done with no alteration to the exterior masonry. Ms. Southern made a motion to approve expansion of the existing door. M. Goldston seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous to approve. MOTION Reinstall the windows that were previously in the West front third of the building. The change is to add an emergency door in this area for an exit in case of fire. Also, reinstall transom lights that were there originally. Mr. Vineyard stated he would also like to have the windows and transom replaced on the front west side of the building. Mr. Bleeker made a motion to approve the request. Ms. Shehan seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous to approve. MOTION CARRIED TO APPROVE. Enlargement of an existing window at the back of the East side of the building to allow access to the storage area and restaurant equipment. It will entail changing to a 48 opening from a current width of 36. Ms. Southern made a motion to approve the request as presented. Ms. Shehan Shutters over the side windows and leave the front windows uncovered. Ms. Shehan made a motion to approve the request as presented. Mr. Goldston Paint colors: Covington Cream-Building and Trim, Inverness Green- Building and Trim, Tender Box Rust-Front Brick and Building and Trim

6 Ms. Southern made a motion to approve the paint colors as presented. Ms. Shehan Fire Pit on the patio to burn pinion wood from New Mexico Ms. Shehan asked if the fire pit was inside the building. Mr. Vineyard stated the fire pit would be on the patio. Ms. Shehan asked if the Fire Marshall had approved the fire pit. Mr. Vineyard stated he would discuss it with the Fire Marshall if the commission approved. Ms. Southern made a motion to approve the request pending consent from the Fire Marshall. Mr. Bleeker seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous to approve. MOTION Landscaping Ms. Shehan made a motion to approve the landscaping as presented. Ms. Southern seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous to approve. MOTION Green composition tile will be used on the awning roof. The red barrel tile will be used on the eye brows above the windows and exit door from the restrooms. Ms. Southern made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Bleeker seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous to approve. MOTION CARRIED TO APPROVE. Three additions to the building: Awning area, restrooms and rear addition to house walk in coolers and other equipment. Ms. Southern made a motion to approve the additions as presented. Ms. Shehan

7 Signage supported and contained within a wrought iron arch and wrought iron surrounding the exterior waiting area Mr. Bleeker made a motion to table these items until a future meeting. Ms. Southern seconded the item and the vote was unanimous to approve. MOTION CARRIED TO TABLE THE ITEMS. Rebuild architectural risers on the top corners of the front elevation as depicted in the original photograph Mr. Goldston made a motion to approve the request. Ms. Shehan seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous to approve. MOTION CARRIED TO APPROVE. Add 5 additional air conditioning units to the existing 3 Ms. Shehan made a motion to approve the additional air conditioning units. Mr. Goldston seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous to approve. MOTION Request of the City of Granbury Keith Callahan/Paul Pedigo, Architect 214 North Crockett Street Remodeling/Renovation of the Yeats-Duke House Mr. Paul Pedigo addressed the commission. He stated there were several issues that needed to be addressed immediately: Halt settling of house (settling to be corrected at some point) Correct drainage and grading problems Repair the siding Re-level the front porch Replace chinking Treat house for rodents and bugs Restore paint to most original color Bring wiring, plumbing and HVAC up to code Repair/replace windows as needed Replace gutters Rework air conditioning to eliminate exposed ductwork Replace concrete landing with stone Mr. Pedigo stated there were other issues that would also be addressed at some point, such as removing the asphalt paving in the rear and replacing with landscaping if allowed.

8 Ms. Southern made a motion to approve the work items on the Yeats-Duke House as presented. Ms. Shehan seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous to approve. MOTION D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Minutes of September 14, 2006 Ms. Shehan made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Goldston E. OLD BUSINESS F. ADMINISTRATION G. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.