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Landmark Commission Minutes - 09/26/2023 LANDMARK COMMISSION MINUTES September 26, 2023 MEMBERS PRESENT: Michele Derr ■ Chairwoman John Dickinson ■ Member Christy Graham ■ Member Joel Hartmangruber • Member Andy Lee ■ Member Marcela Medellin ■ Member Janel Ponder Smith • Member Tim Brewer • Council Liaison Monica Aguon, Assistant City Attorney ■ City Staff Terry Floyd, Development Services Director • City Staff Fabian Medellin, Planning Manager • City Staff Christal Cates, Administrative Assistant • City Staff ABSENT: Noros Martin ■ P$Z Liaison Nadine McKown ■Vice-Chairwoman Karen Montgomery-Gagne, Principal Planner/HPO • City Staff GUESTS: Kim Tigrett, WFHHD President ■ 1301 Grant St. Beth Combs, Owner/Applicant ■ 1515 Hayes Whitni Simmons, Owner/Applicant • 1501 Tilden Bill Andersen, Owner/Applicant ■4403 Post Oak Jennifer York, Owner/Applicant ■2812 10t"Street I. Call to Order, Introductions and Welcome Chairwoman Michele Derr called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. Ms. Derr had Commission members, staff and guests, introduce themselves. II. Review & Approval of Minutes from: August 22nd, 2023 Chairwoman Derr called for review and approval of the August 22, 2023 Landmark Commission meeting minutes. Ms. Janel Ponder-Smith made a motion to approve the minutes, Mr, Joel Hartmangruber seconded the motion. Minutes were unanimously approved 7-0. Regular Agenda III. Action Item: Design Review — 600 6th Street— Jones Building (Depot Square District) Request to Rehabilitate Ohio Facade: Landmark Commission 2 September 26, 2023 • Logo Signage on West Facade Mr. Fabian Medellin, Planning Manager, presented the case and stated the request before the Commission today was for a new sign for 6th Street Winery. The subject property is located at 600 6th Street, at the corner of Ohio Avenue and 6th Street. Mr. Medellin stated the commercial building was a contributing structure built circa 1909. Inventory photos were displayed from 1999 to 2013 and show the structure virtually unchanged. However, photos from 2019 show considerable change due to a prior design review project approved by the Landmark Commission to create the Sixth Street Winery with an outdoor patio area with fencing and sidewalk ramp. Other photos show the 6th Street and alley facades where the signage is proposed to be placed on the west façade showing visibility from Indiana Avenue, 6th Street and the alley. The owner and applicant, Mr. Bill Andersen, had proposed two options for the signage. The first option is also the owner's preferred design and placement on the west façade with a 3.5ft x 6ft. channel lit logo sign. The second option for consideration on the west façade is a flat, 4ft. x 16ft. sign with two barn-light style lamps added above the sign for night illumination with the same visibility from Indiana Avenue and 6th Street. Mr. Medellin stated the proposal required a design review approval from the Commission due to a change to the façade with the addition of signage. The Design Guidelines state "Signage includes not only signs attached to individual buildings, but also street signs, traffic signs, and informational signs. Historically, signs may have been painted on masonry walls or on glass storefronts. Signs also were printed on metal plates that are mounted on concrete or metal posts." Mr. Medellin stated local historic district guidelines for signage state the following must be adhered to: a. Design new signs so that they reflect the materials and architectural character of the associated landmark or historic district. b. Attach new signs in a manner that does not damage the original exterior wall material. For masonry walls, all attachments shall anchor into the mortar rather than the masonry unit. c. New signs shall be confined to building facades that front a street, side alley or rear alley or provide a principal entrance. There shall be only one sign on each façade, unless multiple signs were present historically. d. New identification signs are limited to two signs per business and shall fit within the existing features of the façade, except for symbolic signs of limited size, which may be projecting. Historic identification signs shall remain intact. e. If new signs are lighted, only indirect lighting shall be permitted with the most inconspicuous light source possible, Historic sign lighting shall remain intact. Mr. Medellin advised local guidelines stated for new construction would need to respect adjacent properties and conform to zoning and building codes as well as the design guidelines which stated for design and style the building forms and architectural styles that historically were present within the district may serve as a model for new construction and that contemporary design and style would be appropriate for new Landmark Commission 3 September 26,2023 construction in the historic district if the building respects the scale, massing proportions, patterns, and materials prevalent among contributing buildings within the district. Mr. Medellin stated Davis Signs would be the contractor for both proposed signs, and both would be illuminated with barn lighting. Mr. Medellin advised the Commission, staff recommends the proposed option #1; placement of a new, 3.5ft. x 6ft. channel lit logo sign with no additional lighting to be placed on the west facade. Any attachment of the sign shall be through the grout and not pierce through the bricks. Chairwoman Derr asked if the applicant, whom was present, wished to give a presentation. The applicant stated staff had presented the case well and had nothing to add, however, Mr, Andersen was willing to answer any questions that the Commission might have. There were no comments from the public. Ms. Marcela Medellin asked if the Commission were to approve the proposal if it would create a precedence for illuminated signs in the alley. Mr. Medellin stated it would not. Chairwoman Derr stated the Speak Easy had an illuminated sign. Ms. Medellin asked if the proposed signage would meet city ordinances. Mr. Medellin stated it would as there was specific requirements for wall signs. Mr. Lee stated the sign would help to better identify the structure from a well trafficked Indiana Avenue and help with the overall darkness of downtown. Ms. Ponder-Smith had questions over the option numbering compared to what was listed in order on the application. Ms. Ponder-Smith made a motion to approve option number 1; placement of a new, 3.5ft. x 6ft. channel lit logo sign with no additional lighting to be placed on the west facade. Any attachment of the sign shall be through the grout and not pierce through the bricks. Mr. Lee seconded the motion which passed unanimously with a vote of 7-0. IV. Action Item: Design Review — 1515 Hayes Street (West Floral Heights Historic District) Request for 21 Solar Panel Installation: • Option 1: Residence — Main Structure: o Install 16 Panels on the South Slope (Facing Avenue F) o Install 5 Panels on the East Slope (Facing Alley) • Option 2: Accessory Structure: o Install 14 Panels on the South Slope (Facing Avenue F) o Install 7 Panels on the North Slope (Facing Alley) Mr. Terry Floyd, Director of Development Services, presented the case and stated the proposal to install solar panels had two options for placement at the subject property on 1515 Hayes Street, located on the northeast corner of Hayes Street and Avenue F in the West Floral Heights Historic District. The home was built circa 1924 in the craftsman style and is a contributing structure in the neighborhood. Mr. Floyd stated some of the key features of the home were; low- pitched, cross gabled roof with wide, overhanging eaves and decorative beams. Partial- width porch sheltered beneath cross gable and supported by slender, square columns. Landmark Commission 4 September 26, 2023 A one-story; asymmetrical facade with double-hung, sash windows (6 over 6 and 4 over 4). Mr. Floyd gave a brief time line of various alterations, starting with the composition roof being replaced with metal sometime between 2004 to 2013. Porch railings were also added sometime between 2013 and 2019. Inventory photos displayed showed newer alterations added sometime between April 2019 to August 2023. A new fence/gate installed in the side-yard (double lot) that is visible from Hayes along with a new shed/pet kennel (no permits) and various patio/gazebo elements. Mr. Floyd showed recent photos from 2023 while pointing out where solar panels would be located for both options and their visibility from the right-of-way. The proposal had two options for placement of the solar panels. The first option involved 21 solar panels placed on the primary residential structure, 16 panels on the south slope that would face Avenue F and 5 panels on the east slope that would face the alley. The second option would be to have 21 solar panels placed on the accessory structure that is a detached garage, with 14 panels on the south slope, facing Avenue F and 7 panels on the north slope that would face the alley. Mr. Floyd noted in the front view from Hayes Street, looking at the subject property, that solar panels from 1508 Tilden's rear garage were visible and also visible from alley behind and between 1511 & 1515 Hayes Street. Mr. Floyd stated 21 solar panels on the primary structure would be highly visible, however, if placed on the rear accessory garage, the visibility would be limited from Avenue F and the alley, thus reducing the impact to the historic architectural character of the district. Fastrac Energy Services, LLC would be the contractor for the proposed solar panels and submitted solar component drawings that show the same amount of power could be obtained no matter what structure the panels were installed on. Mr. Floyd stated that the residential structure configuration would set a precedent in the historic district with solar panels proposed on the main structure roof slope directly facing the street and intersection. In addition, the placement would have visibility from the rear alley. Option 2 for the placement of the panels on the accessory structure would have the least visibility and impact to the property, block and district with the same number of panels proposed for the rear garage. The City's Design Review Guidelines state a design review application will be required for residential construction that has changes to the appurtenances, affect the architectural style and/or additions to or removal of elements from an existing structure which may alter the size, height, square footage, contour, outline or rhythm of the structure. Furthermore, Mr. Floyd advised the guidelines state for mechanical equipment that whenever possible, locate solar panels so that they are not visible from the street. Appropriate locations may include the back of the roof, the ground, or the roof of an outbuilding. Mr. Floyd stated staff recommended the approval of option #2, install 21 solar panels placed on the detached accessory structure that is a garage, with 14 panels on the Landmark Commission 5 September 26. 2023 south slope, facing Avenue F and 7 panels on the north slope that would face the alley. Ms. Derr asked if the applicant was present and wished to give a presentation. Ms. Beth Combs was present and had nothing to present. There were no comments from the public. Ms. Medellin stated she believed option #2, that staff was recommending was the best option. Mr. Hartmangruber made a motion to approve the installation of 21 solar panels to be placed on the accessory structure that is the garage. Fourteen panels on the south slope, facing Avenue F and 7 panels on the north slope that would face the alley. Ms. Ponder-Smith seconded the motion which passed unanimously with a vote of 7-0. V. Action Item: Design Review — 2812 10th Street (West Floral Heights Historic District) Request for New Roof/Decking Materials for a Rear Accessory Structure: • New decking, replace rolled asphalt roofing with 3-tab asphalt shingles and repair wood trim. Mr. Medellin presented the proposal to replace the roof and decking materials, to replace the rolled asphalt roofing with 3-tab asphalt shingles and to repair the wood trim of an accessory structure located in the rear of the subject property. Mr. Medellin stated the subject property, located at the corner of 10th Street and Tilden Street was built circa 1909 in the Prairie, or American Foursquare style, was a contributing structure in the West Floral Heights Historic District. Some of the key features of the home are the low-pitched, hipped roof with widely overhanging eaves enclosed with decorative paired cornice line brackets. It is two stories, with one story, having a hipped roof porch/open porch with side wings and porte-cochere. There are key Greek designs on the fascia (primary& accessory buildings) and double-hung, sash windows with vertical emphasis upper sash 3 over 1; 4 over 1. Current photos of the accessory structure show the condition of the roof and decking in serious decline. Current photos of the primary residence show existing 3-tab asphalt shingles that the owner is requesting for the accessory structure, similar in shingle style, profile, shape and shade for the accessory structure. Design Guidelines note that for garage apartments, roofing material should match the main house. The owner is proposing to replace the roof with Owens Corning's TruDefinition Duration Shingles, 3-tab and architectural options. The concerns with the use of asphalt roll roofing are it has a limited application, not suitable for low-slope roofs like the accessory building and can be damaged by high winds and extreme temperatures. Roll roofing is less costly but has a shorter lifespan of about 5-8 years, versus asphalt shingles that are 20+years. Mr. Medellin stated design guidelines note that exterior remodeling including changes to garages that would affect architectural style or additions to or removal of elements from an existing structure which may alter the size, height, square footage, contour, outline or rhythm of the building would require a design review application and approval from the Commission. Landmark Commission 6 September 26,2023 Mr. Medellin advised the Commission that staff recommended approval of the proposal to replace the roof and decking materials for the rear accessory structure with new decking, replacing rolled asphalt roofing with 3-tab asphalt shingles and to keep and repair the original Greek style metal/wood trim. Chairwoman Derr asked if the applicant was present and wished to make a presentation. Jennifer Smith, the owner and applicant, was present but had nothing to add to the presentation. There were no comments from the public. Ms. Ponder-Smith stated she was impressed with the maintenance and progress made on the home and happy they were restoring and keeping the Greek trim. Ms. Ponder-Smith made a motion to approve the proposal to replace the roof and decking materials for the rear accessory structure with new decking, replacing rolled asphalt roofing with 3-tab asphalt shingles and to keep and repair the original Greek style wood trim. Mr. Hartmangruber seconded the motion that passed 7-0. VI. Action !Item: Design Review — 1501 Tilden Street (West Floral Heights Historic District) Request for Compliant Replacement Elements: • Aluminum Clad Windows, 5 over 1 • Single front entry fiberglass door with paired side lites Mr. Floyd stated staff was bringing back a revised application as directed previously by the Commission for the request of compliant replacement ground floor windows with aluminum clad wood windows 5 over 1 and double front entry doors with a single front entry fiberglass door with paired side lites. Mr. Floyd advised the home, constructed in 1920, was a contributing structure in the West Floral Heights Historic District located at the corner of Avenue E and Tilden Street that was designated in 2005. Inventory photos from 2017 between 2018 depict the unauthorized replacement windows with 2 over 2 pattern and other windows to the rear, side and upper story the former owners installed. One of the key elements of the structure was a two-story entry porch with flat roof with Greek style columns that gave the structure it's defining feature. The replacement windows and first story entry double doors were highly visible from public right of way. Mr. Floyd stated a stop-work order was issued December 19th, 2022 for doing work without building permits and design review authorization for alterations. The original leaded glass front door and paired sidelights were removed and replaced with double doors with 2 x 3 window panels. On the Tilden façade, first story windows were replaced with vinyl window inserts installed with an alternate pattern 4 over 1 instead of original 5 over 1 style, simulated divided lites and single hung. The original windows were constructed of wood with exterior muntins and double-hung. The Commission denied the replacement windows in March 2023, as replacement window material (vinyl), style, finish and visual qualities did not reflect materials removed thus changing architectural style and violating Design Guidelines. The Commission recommended the owner replace the non-compliant windows with wood, aluminum or aluminum clad wood with exterior muntins in the 5 over 1 configuration. During the same meeting the Commission denied the replacement front doors as installed, as they did Landmark Commission 7 September 26,2023 not meet the City's Design Review Guidelines Sec. 4, item 7. The recommendation was to submit a new application for a single front door with side lites that maintain the same configuration and design as original. Mr. Floyd stated staff recommended approval of the revised proposal from the owner for aluminum clad wood windows with a revised configuration and exterior muntins with spacers inside the glass to replicate the appearance of true divided lites, as it conforms to the Design Guideline standards. Mr. Floyd stated the door replacement design differs from the original, as the replacement is more modern, but staff feels it is an improvement with the 3-part configuration including proportion of glass to solid panel. Glazing also differs from original beveled/leaded glass and paired side lites are not full height but would still fit the character of the historic district and would recommend approval. Chairwoman Derr asked if the applicant wished to add to the presentation. There were no additional comments from the applicant or the public. Ms. Medellin asked Mr. Floyd if the muntins were on the outside of the windows, Mr. Floyd confirmed they were. Mr. Hartmangruber thanked the owner and applicant, Whitni Simmons, for working with the Commission on the recommended replacements. Ms. Christy Graham made a motion to approve the proposed replacement aluminum clad wood windows with 5 over 1 configuration and exterior muntins with spacers inside the glass to replicate the appearance of true divided lites and replacement single front entry fiberglass door with paired side lites. Mr. Hartmangruber seconded the motion that passed unanimously with a vote of 7-0. VII. Other Business: a) Monthly Reports Depot Square: Ms. Derr gave the following updates: • October 5'h - Art Walk • October 6'h —21st—Wichita Theater, Into the Woods • September 30th — Kell House Prohibition Party West Floral Heights: Ms. Ponder-Smith discussed the following: • 1510 Hayes • 1601 Tilden Both of which Mr. Floyd had ready to address in his continued presentation. b) Updates: • West Floral Heights HD — Marker Project • 1503 Grant— Status • 1106 Brook — Landmark: The Hamilton House c) Resources/Periodicals: • Preservation Texas Materials: Berry Brown House Feature Landmark Commission 8 September 26,2023 d) Design Review — Staff Authorized — Minor Alteration/Repairs: • 1302 Grant (West Floral Heights HD) —foundation repair • 1106 Brook (CWF Landmark) — roofing permit (tile reset/limited section repair) • 126 Pembroke (NRHP District) — Information purposes only: electric/generator switch • 108 Pembroke (NRHP District)— information purposes only: roofing permit • 111 Pembroke (NRHP District) - information purposes only: roofing permit VIII. Adjourn Next regularly scheduled meeting October 24, 2023 — 12:00 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 1:18 p.m. !LW e Lc( rAv, i)- 2-S- 2023 Michele Derr, Chairperson Date