Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes  10N. Public Square May 21,2024 5:30P.M.  I. Open Meeting  Called to order by Chairman Frisbee at 5:30 PM. Absent: Lisa Ellis and Larry Gregory 1. Approval of Minutes  Present: Greg Frisbee, Becky Carr, David Elder, Brad Galland, and Vandi White Staff Present: David Hardegree, Zack Arnold, Ashley Peters, and Keith Lovell  Chairman Greg Frisbee called for a motion to approve the minutes oft the last meeting. Board Member Becky Carr made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from April 16, 2024. Board Member David Elder seconded the motion to approve the minutes. The motion carried  unanimously. Vote: 4-0. Certificate of Preservation: 2. COP24-12 206 West Ave.  Applicant: Jim Macht  David Hardegree, Planning and Development Assistant Director, stated per the original application COP24-12, the applicant proposes to replace existing carport with a detached garage. The house was constructed c 1940 according to Bartow County Tax assessor's records. No GHRS survey for the property. The house is Historic, Non-Contributing. Previous work completed under COP06-07. To replace the front door, a new architectural roof. Was approved  on 4/18/06.  Due to the house being non- contributing the determination by the Board should focus on1 the appropriateness oft the proposed modifications on the surrounding houses and on the district.  Chairman Frisbee opened the floor for discussion from the committee.  Jim Macht, 215 West Cherokee Ave, stated that he is going for a Dutch colonial design and  will be using the same materials throughout.  Robby Stewart, 408 Terrel Drive, stated that the front location is not designed to be parking  by used for a turn around due to the traffic on West Ave.    Board Member Carr asked where the location of the AC unit will be after it is moved. The  applicant stated that it will still be located at the back oft the property.  Chairman Frisbee asked on1 the type of material oft the windows. The applicant states that they Board Member Galland asked about the number of panes that will be on the windows to achieve the colonial look. Applicant states that they prefer six panes over one open. Chairman Frisbee asked regarding the roof materials. The applicant stated that it would be  will be wood windows.  asphalt shingles.  Chairman Frisbee closed the discussion and asked for a motion tol be made.  Board Member White made a motion to approve the project with the following items to be 2. Parking area to be revised to a turnaround spot. Determination of size from planning and  included.  1. Cementitious materials to match the front dormer. 3. Windows to be wood and consist of six panes overone. 4. ACt to be located on the back of the property.  development office.  Board Member Carr seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Vote: 4-0.  3. COP24-13. 10 Hillside Dr.  Applicant: Kevin and Michele Gunter  David Hardegree stated per the original application COP24-13, the applicant proposes to The house was constructed C. 1954 according tol Bartow County Tax assessor'srecords. There is no GHRS Survey. The house is Historic, Contributing. Applicant proposes to demolish the existing brick steps and landing at the front door. The front porch ist to be constructed from wood or wood composite materials for the support columns, railings, and decking.  add a front porch and demolish brick steps.  Chairman Frisbee stated that there are no architectural drawings associated with this  application and that is a requirement to have on an addition.  Chairman Frisbee opened the floor for discussion from the committee.  Kevin Gunter, 10 Hillside, stated they are interested in adding a covered porch with a possible metal roof. Replace the brick steps with wood steps and porch with iron railings.    Board Member White asked ift the railings will go around the complete porch due to code and height of porch. The applicant stated that they were trying to leave the front portion open and Chairman Frisbee stated that he prefers an architectural drawing that shows elevations and does not believe that a determination can be made on an incomplete application. Keith Lovell, City Attorney, states that it may or may not be necessary to decide. The board is within the rights to ask the applicant to resubmit with the required items but believes that the issue ofa appropriateness needs to be determined before the applicant spends money on the Chairman Frisbee stated that the house does not currently have ai front porch and that adding Board Member White stated that she believes an architect will be money well spent and would  would add ai railing on the highest point.  drawings.  one takes away to historic attributes oft the house.  allow the homeowners to see what would compliment the home the best. Chairman Frisbee closed the discussion and asked for ai motion to be made.  Board Member Galland made ai motion to deny the application and allow the applicant to resubmit providing details and intended use. No additional fee for resubmission. Board Member  Carr seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Vote: 4-0  4. COP24-15 19N. Erwin St.  Applicant: City of Cartersville  Mr. Hardegree stated that this is a last-minute add-on. The applicant proposes to demolish the The structure was constructed C. 1916 according to the Bartow County Tax assessor's records. GHRS survey state's structure was constructed c. 1916. The structure is Historic and should be designated as ComributnpMoncomrhung designation table included with the adoption resolution, Ordinance 04-04 dated 2-5-02. This table is also reflected in the current city  existing structure.  ordinance.  Structure is part of the N. Erwin St. National Register ofl Historic Places, 1994. The structure isincluded in the local DBD historic district adopted in 2004. The structure is also part oft the Cartersville Downtown Business District National Register of] Historic Places, 2014. The building was the home of the first City Hall as well as aj police and fire station. Addition to the Demolition is expected to begin this month. Once new building plans are available, they will  rear was constructed in 1990's.  be presented to the commission for review. Chairman Frisbee opened the floor to discussion.    Mr. Lovell stated that studies have been completed on the building and that renovating the property will cost between four to eight million dollars and only provide 6,000 sqft of usable space. The design that the city is looking at would be 10,000-20,000 sqf. A lot of the older items that were wanting to be saved have been moved to the Public Safety headquarters. The timing of the project will take approximately 18 months to 2 years and depending on the number of stories Board Member White stated that she would like to. have a discussion to see ifthere are other options to save the existing building and to find ai neutral party to provide a full overview. Mr. Hardegree stated that the interior and floors are very solid. From the studies everything Chairman Frisbee stated that he would prefer tol have the committee and council sit down as  it will cost between three to four million dollars.  will need to be fully gutted on1 the interior.  well as prefer further studies on what can be done to save a historic structure.  Further discussion commenced.  Board Member Galland left the meeting at 6:40pm Chairman Frisbee closed the floor to discussion.  Board Member White made ai motion to deny the demo permit pending a work session with the City Council to discuss additional information as to the feasibility ofs saving the building. Board Member Elder seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Vote: 3-0.  II. OTHER  Chairman Frisbee asked ifthere were additional items to discuss.  Mr. Hardegree stated that there were two bids that have come in for review. Board Member Carr and Galland will start the review process. The state grant was approved, and we  have two years to complete it.  Chairman Frisbee adjourned the meeting at 7:11 PM  Date Approved: 06/18/2024  /s/ Greg  Frisbee, Chairman A