City of Lockhart April 04, 2018 MINUTES  Historical Preservation Commission  Members Present: Kathy McCormick, John Lairsen, Richard Thomson, Juan Alvarez, Jr., Ronda  Reagan, Ron Faulstich Member Absent: Victor Corpus  Staff Present: Yvette. Aguado, Kevin Waller, Dan Gibson  Public Present: Nina Sells toorder at 5:36 p.m.  1. Call to Order. Chair Lairsen called the Lockhart Historical Preservation Commission meeting  2. Citizen comments not related to an agenda item.  None.  3. Considerthe minutes of the March 21,2018 meeting. seconded, and the motion passed by a vote of6-0.  Commissioner Faulstich moved to approve the minutes as read, Commissioner Thomson 4. CFA-18-06. Consider a request by Nina Sells for approval of a Certificate for Alteration to allow a new fence in the front yard of propertyi identified as the East tkofLots 4 and 5, Block 14, Original Town of Lockhart, zoned CMB (Commercial Medium Business District) and Kevin Waller explained that the applicant proposes to construct a four-foot high wrought iron rail fence in the front yard area of the Smitty's office building. The fence is proposed to extend approximately 150 feet in length and incorporate two four-foot high iron gates where the fence will meet the walkway at the north and south ends of the front building façade. The fence will begin at the southeast corner of the building at the proposed south gate, follow the north and west perimeters of the south parking lot to South Colorado Street, then turn northward along the eastern edge of the property, then westward to follow the south perimeter of the north parking lot, and terminate at the storage building to the north of the office building. Staff recommended approval of the proposed fence and Mrs. Sells stated that the fence will provide security and aesthetic appeal to the property. Discussion ensued amongst the Commission regarding the applicant's proposed awning replacement on the office building, which was not related to this agenda item.  located at 201 South Colorado Street.  gates.  -1-  Historical Preservation Commission Meeting 4-04-2018    Returning to discussion on this agenda item, Chair Lairsen recommended either the installation of wheel stops or offsetting the fence from the parking lots in order to minimize Mrs. Sells asked if any motion to approve would include the proposed fence extension to Vice-Chair Reagan indicated that any such motion would include the fence extension. Vice-Chair Reagan moved to approve CFA-18-06, which also includes the fence extension on the north side of the property to the storage building. Commissioner Alvarez seconded, and 5. CFA-18-07. Consider a request by Nina Sells for approval of a Certificate for Alteration to allow a walkway replacement and extension, and fence construction in the rear yard of property identified as Part of Lot 1, Block 14, Original Town of Lockhart, zoned CCB (Commercial Central Business District) and located at 212 South Commerce Street. Mr. Waller explained that the applicant proposes to construct a four-foot high wrought iron rail fence in the rear yard area of the Smitty's restaurant and banquet room, as well as replace the existing wooden walkway behind the banquet room building, extend it to the rear entry of the restaurant, and construct a wooden slat fence around the two existing air conditioning units at the north terminus of the existing walkway. The iron fence is proposed to extend approximately 90 feet in length and will incorporate four-foot high iron  vehicular damage.  the storage building on the north end of the property.  the motion passed by a vote of 6-0.  gates at either end oft the walkway.  Chair Lairsen asked if the fence would be composed of two-sided wood.  Mrs. Sells replied that the fence would be wrought-iron, but that the screening wall for the Mr. Waller continued Staff's report and explained that the fence will begin at the southeast corner of the banquet room building at the proposed south gate, follow the rear facade of the building along its south and east walls, and terminate at the rear entry oft the restaurant at the proposed north gate. The fence will be a pipe-barrier style with two rails, which the applicant states will be heavy-duty and improve customer safety along the perimeter of the parking lot. The existing, uneven wooden walkway will be replaced with a new wooden walkway utilizing as much of the existing wood as possible. According to the applicant, the new walkway will be eight feet wide and extend the length of the proposed fence along the  air conditioning units would be wooden.  rear building façade.  Chair Lairsen inquired as to the material of the proposed walkway. existing walkway to supplement the new wood where possible.  Mr. Waller replied that the applicant proposes to use reclaimed wood material from the  -2-  Historical Preservation Commission Meeting 4-04-2018    Vice-Chair Reagan stated that the existing walkway is three feet in width. Mr. Waller stated that the existing walkway is actually five feet wide.  Vice-Chair Reagan stated that the new walkway would only be about three feet wide where it extends past the air conditioning units, and it was uncertain if a wheelchair could clear Commissioner Faulstich stated that there is no wheelchair access to the banquet hall's rear Mrs. Sells stated that the existing ramp at the restaurant's back entrance could be utilized Commissioner Faulstich stated that Smitty's customers could use the ramp at the building's Mrs. Sells stated that a wheelchair could access the building, and that she did not intend to Vice-Chair Reagan asked if the ten-foot width of the proposed walkway would allow for an Mrs. Sells replied that the new walkway could potentially allow for an outdoor eating area Commissioner Faulstich stated that there is plenty of wheelchair access to the banquet Mrs. Sells stated that the gates will normally be closed and locked, and that the north gate will occasionally be opened for Girl Scout or bake sales. The fence and gates will provide Commissioner McCormick asked if the rear door of the banquet room was a fire exit. Mrs. Sells replied that the door was locked, but that one could exit from the inside. Commissioner McCormick asked how customers and/or employees would be able to exit if Mrs. Sells explained that the building's fire exit is located on the Commerce Street side, where the double doors have a deadbolt which could be easily unlocked and the doors  that area.  entrance with the existing steps on the building'ss southeast corner. to access the banquet hall, once the new walkway is completed. front entrance, since there is handicap parking in that area.  pour any new concrete. outdoor eating area. but is not proposed.  room utilizing either the front or rear entry ramp.  extra security for both customers and special events.  at fire occurred and the door is locked from thei inside.  pushed open to escape.  -3-  Historical Preservation Commission Meeting 4-04-2018    Chair Lairsen explained that a fire exit is a Fire Code issue, and not within the Historic Preservation Commission's scope of review. He asked if there was any further discussion or  ifthere was a motion to approve.  Vice-Chair Reagan asked for Staff's recommendation. Mr. Waller replied that Staff recommends approval.  Commissioner McCormick moved to approve CFA-18-07 as presented. Commissioner 6. Discuss the progress on organization of a future public workshop on State and Federal historic preservation tax credits, and the City of Lockhart tax abatement program. Mr. Waller informed the Commission that he had emailed Carolyn Wright of the Texas State Historic Commission the previous Monday about securing a speaker for the workshop but had not yet received a response. He added that Planning Staff plans to prepare a mailing list 7. Discuss the date and agenda of next meeting, including Commission requests for agenda  Faulstich seconded, and the motion passed by a vote of6-0.  to promote the workshop.  items.  Chair Lairsen asked if there were any agenda item requests. meeting, and therefore there would be no meeting on April 18.  Mr. Waller stated that no new applications had been received by the deadline for the next  8. Adjournment.  Commissioner Faulstich moved to adjourn the meeting, and Commissioner Thomson seconded. The motion passed by a vote of6-0, and the meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.  Approved:  sbls  AMtEod Yvette Aguado, Recording Secretary  John Chair Lairsen,  Mb  4-  Historical Preservation Commission Meeting 4-04-2018