City of Lockhart May 3, 2023 MINUTES Historical Preservation Commission Members Present: Christine Ohlendorf, Ray Ramsey, John Lairsen, Ron Faulstich, Ronda Reagan, Kevin Thuerwaechter Member Absent: Michel Royal Staff Present: David Fowler, Yvette Aguado Public Present: Gabriel Morey (Applicant, Agenda Item 4), Alexandra Worthington, Charlie Tames (Agenda Item 8) 1. Callr meeting to order. Chair Lairsen called the meeting to order at! 5:30 p.m. 2. Citizen comments not related to an agenda item. None 3. Consider the minutes of the April 5, 2023 meeting. seconded, and the motion passed. by a vote of5-0. Commissioner Ramsey moved to approve the minutes as presented. Commissioner Faulstich 4. CFA-23-13. Consider a request by Gabriel Morey for approval of a Certificate for Alteration fora decorative gate and overhead entry feature on part oflot1,B Block 23, Original Town of Lockhart, zoned CCB (Commercial Central Business) and located at 101 East San Antonio Planning Staff David Fowler provided a brief overview of the proposal via PowerPoint presentation. He reported that the applicant proposes the placement of a decorative gate and overhead entry feature at the entrance to the area north of the Brock Building. The iron gate is 6f feet high by 14 feet long, save for a 7-foot open section in the middle. An overhead, archway-type iron entry feature will be located above the gate,measuring 17feet high by 141 feet long and together with the gate, will be mounted into ground via posts and no attachment to adjacent buildings. Staff recommended approval with a condition that the applicant submit a Certificate for Alteration application and Sign Permit application for three existing, unpermitted signs on the building's south façade, prior to issuance of al building permit for the proposed gate Street. andoverhead entry feature. Vice-Chair Reagan arrived at! 5:34 pm. Discussion ensued amongst Staff and Commissioners. height, and answered Commissioners questions. Applicant Gabriel Morey, 512 Bois D'Arc Street, discussed the proposed gate details, including its 1- Historical Preservation Commission Meeting 05-03-2023 Mrs. Alex Worthington, 701 Campbell Street and owner of The Culinary Room business on the Chair Lairsen moved to approve CFA-23-13 with the condition from Staff that Certificate for Alteration and. Sign Permit applications be submitted for the Culinary Room sign violations, and too confirm with the Fire Marshal, City Staff, and the various Clyltiltydepartments that the gate will not interfere with provision of those services. Commissioner Faulstich seconded, and the 5. CFA-23-15. Consider a request by Dana Garrett of Lockhart Post-Register for approval of a Certificate for Alteration for a projecting neon wall sign, flush-mount wall sign, new handrail, andt the repaintingofthel building exterior toa different colorthantl thepreviouscolor on Parts of Lot5 5 and 6, Block 20,Original Town ofLockhart, zoned CCB and located at 111S. Church Mr. Fowler provided a brief overview of the proposal via PowerPoint presentation. The applicant proposes a projecting neon wall sign within a new box frame mounted to the existing sign bracket with electrical connection routed through the existing vent behind the signyaflush-mount walls sign to be mounted tot the left ofthenorth door vial lagl bolts anchored through the mortar; a metal handrail, already installed andl located to the right oft the north door; and the repainting of the building exterior with a different color. Staff recommends Commissioner Ramsey moved to approve CFA-23-15 as presented. Commissioner Faulstich 6. CFA-23-16. Consider a request by Ricardo Garcia for approval ofa Certificate for Alteration for two window signs on parts of Lots 1 and 2, Block 17, Original Town of Lockhart, zoned CCB and Mr. Fowler provided al brief overview of the proposal via PowerPoint presentation. The applicant proposes two window signs, already in place and consisting ofp painted lettering and graphics on twoofthe: show windows to the right oft the double-door entry.Staff recommends approval, with the condition that the property owner sign the application form or provide a letter of property, responded to Commissioners' questions. motion passed by a vote of 6-0. Street. approval. seconded, and the motion passed. by a vote of6-0. located at 114 S. Commerce Street. authorization, prior to issuance of the Sign Permit. Discussion amongst Commissioners ensued regarding signage type. Commissioner Ohlendorf moved to table CFA-23-16, and to invite the applicant to the next meeting. for further discussion. Chair Lairsen seconded, and then motion passed by avote of6-0. 7. CFA-23-17. Consider ar request by Michelle Hazelett for approval of a Certificate for Alteration for awindow sign on part of Lot 4, Block 19, Original Town of Lockhart, zoned CCB and located at Mr. Fowler provided al brief overview of the proposal via PowerPoint presentation. The applicant proposes a window sign, already in place, consisting of a decal located on the left side of the 101S.Mains Street. double-door entry. Staff recommends approval. -2- Historical Preservation Commission Meeting 05-03-2023 Chair Lairsen moved to approve CFA-23-170 as presented. Commissioner Thvernwpeehterserondes, 8. Discuss future-proposed exterior building improvements, requested by Charlie Tames, on part of Lot1, Block 22, Original Town of Lockhart, zoned CCB and locatedat119 W.San Antonio Street. Charlie Tames, 119 W. San Antonio Street, discussed his proposed project for future improvements to the Masur Building, originally approved through CFA-16-10 on September 7, 2016. The improvements would include exterior and structural interior changes, also including rooftop improvements, approved through CFA-16-10, in addition to replacing windows and adding awnings to the building, which were not part of the original approval. He brought in an example of the type of window to be used for the Commission to view in person. Mr. Tames entered discussion and answered questions from the Commission. Commission discussion continued with Mr. Tames, including questions and suggestions for the 9. Consider designs and cost estimates for City-designated Historic Landmark placards for placement on officially designated Historic Landmark structures Itabled from April5 5, 2023, Mr. Fowler stated that he had placed the cost for the Historiclandmark placards on the budget agenda as an informal request to be discussed at the Budget Workshop on Monday, May 8, 2023 10. Discuss the date and agenda of the next meeting, including Commission requests for agenda Mr. Fowler stated that the next regularly scheduled meeting would be held May 17, with one and the motion passed. by a vote of6-0. improvements. meetingl. at 6:30 pm, and extended an invitation to the Commissioners to attend. items. item for this meeting as of April 27, 2023; the application deadline is today. 11. Adjournment. Chair Lairsen moved to adjourn the meeting, and Commissioner Faulstich. seconded. The motion passed by a vote of6 6-0, and the meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m. Approved: (date) John Lairsen, Chairman sh ab -3- Historical Preservation Commission Meeting 05-03-2023