Landmark Commission Minutes - 03/30/2021 LANDMARK COMMISSION
MINUTES
March 30, 2021
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Michele Derr ■ Chairperson
John Dickinson ■Member
Christy Graham ■ Member
Joel Hartmangruber ■Member
Noros Martin IN 1382 Liaison
Nadine McKown •Vice-Chairperson
Janel Ponder Smith ■ Member
Marcela Trice •Member
Karen Gagne, Planning Administrator ■ City Staff
Christal Ashcraft, Development Services Assistant ■ City Staff
ABSENT:
Andy Lee ■Member
Tim Brewer In Council Liaison
GUESTS:
John Phillips, Applicant 1508 Hayes
I. Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions
Chairperson Michele Derr called the meeting to order at 12:12 p.m. Ms. Derr had
Commission members, staff and guests introduce themselves. Mr. Noros Martin was
welcomed as the new Planning and Zoning liaison member on the Commission.
II. Review & Approval of Minutes from: January 26th 2021
Chairperson Michele Derr called for review and approval of the January 26th 2021
Landmark Commission meeting minutes. Ms. Nadine McKown made a motion to approve
the minutes, Mr. Joel Hartmangruber seconded the motion. Minutes were unanimously
approved.
III. Action Item: Design Review — 1508 Hayes Street (West Floral Heights Historic District)
• Replacement Custom Built Attic Window: (Residential)
• Replacement Porch Columns, Capitals & Bases (Residential)
Ms. Karen Gagne presented the case and thanked the applicant, Mr. John Phillips, for
providing such a thorough application with documentation. Staff stated this proposal
involved two design requests that would be presented together for simplicity but voted on
separately.
The home, located at 1508 Hayes Street was built in 1927 in a Colonial Revival style and
is a contributing structure in the historic district created in early 2005. The front of the home
has Doric columns and are a key defining feature. The home is virtually unchanged since
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inventory photos taken in 2013 other than paint touch ups, shutter color and landscaping.
Photos taken in 2019 show deterioration of the attic window. The upper sash had been
nailed in place and the upper and lower sash displayed severe wood rot. By spring 2020,
detailed pictures show the deteriorated view of the attic window. The upper sash frame still
in place, but all interior glass/framework gone and the lower sash losing glass pieces. When
the pandemic hit the deterioration was so bad Mr. Phillips had no other choice but to board
up the window with painted plywood.
Mr. Phillips requested to replace the window with approved materials as an exact custom
built replica produced by Hull Millworks out of Fort Worth, Texas, who deemed the existing,
original window as BER (beyond economical repair). The window frame was removed and
taken to Hull Millwork's workshop in October 2020 for repair, Once Mr. Hull deemed the
window BER, the frame was used to create a new custom window matching in design and
dimensions with a curved top and 6 over 6 pattern; two panes also having curved glass.
Currently, the glazing is curing on the window and will be painted prior to installation upon
approval from the Landmark Commission.
Ms. Janet Ponder-Smith asked when Mr. Phillips stated the window would be made out of
approved materials, what those materials would be. Mr. Phillips stated the original window
was made out of old-growth pine which could no longer be found. Mr. Phillips did not know
exactly what type of wood Hull Millworks was using for the new window but it was wood
which complied with the design guidelines standards for windows.
Chairperson Derr asked if there were any other questions or comments. Ms. Christy
Graham made a motion to approve the proposal to replace the attic window with a custom
replica. Ms. Ponder-Smith seconded, the motion was unanimously approved.
IV. Action Item: Design Review— 1508 Hayes Street (West Floral Heights Historic District)
• Replacement Porch Columns, Capitals & Bases (Residential)
Ms. Gagne moved on to the next proposal for the subject property at 1508 Hayes Street for
the replacement of porch columns, capitals and bases. Mr. Phillips stated from the right-of-
way the columns looked okay. However, once you moved closer the damage was highly
visible. Photos from the applicant showed the columns were constructed as barrel type
with metal binding straps added to hold the components together. Deterioration could be
seen at the seams and metals straps. Mr. Phillips was requesting to replace the Roman
Doric columns with cedar wood replicas including the capitals and Attic-style bases made
from cedar wood.
Chairperson Derr asked if there were any other questions or comments. Mr. John Dickinson
made a motion to approve the proposal. Ms. Ponder-Smith seconded, the motion was
unanimously approved.
V. Discussion & Updates:
FY2020 Annual CLG Report to THC/NPS
Ms. Gagne gave the Commission a brief overview of the annual report required by Texas
Historical Commission (THC) and National Park Service (NPS) from every CLG (city and
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county). CLG's in good standing with THC are eligible to apply for matching grants to
further enhance preservation projects/training in their communities.
VI. Other Business:
a) Monthly Reports
Depot Square:
Ms. Derr gave updates:
• Apr. 1st-Art Walk downtown
• Apr. 16' & 17th—3 Redneck Tenors - Wichita Theater
• Apr. 17th _ Evening at the Improv @ MPEC - Backdoor Theater
• Apr. 24th - Cajun Fest
West Floral Heights:
Ms. Ponder-Smith stated no announcements.
b) Updates:
• 2021 Annual Real Places Virtual Conference (Feb. 3-5); indicated record
attendance with attendees from 18 states; informative sessions regarding
preservation tax credits; CLG program benefits via grants and trainings; series of
sessions on assessing wood condition in older structures (repair vs replace,
determination of damage sources, etc.) Staff confirmed the THC 2021 fall board
meeting still slated in-person for Wichita Falls during Oct 28/29; coordination
initiated by CVB with THC administrative staff regarding scheduling, special
events, etc.
• Legislative Alerts: Updates on key Texas House & Senate Bills related to
preservation and planning issues (SB10; HB1474; HB1433; HB1632; HB1200)
c) Design Review - Staff Authorized - Minor Alteration/Repairs
• 1400 Tilden (West Floral Heights) — plumbing permit for water heater
•1409 Garfield (West Floral Heights)— roofing replacement
• 620 Ohio Avenue (Depot Square) — plumbing/mechanical and gas permit
• 503 8th Street (Depot Square — Route Building) — mechanical permits
• 607 7t" Street (Depot Square —Wichita Drug Store) —demolition (partial interior)
• 1716 Grant (West Floral Heights) — roofing replacement
• 350 Morningside (Morningside) —plumbing/gas permit: information only
d) Articles & Periodicals/THC Items:
• Preservation - National Trust (Winter 2021)
VII. Adjourn
Next regularly scheduled meeting April 27, 2021 - 12p.m. Meeting adjourned at 12:45 p.m.
Michele Derr, Chairperson Date