City of Lockhart July 19, 2017 MINUTES  Historical Preservation Commission  Members Present: Ronda Reagan, Ron Faulstich, John Lairsen, Victor Corpus Members Absent: Kathy McCormick, Terence Gahan, Juan Alvarez, Jr. Staff Present: Yvette Aguado, Kevin Waller, Dan Gibson  Public Present: Gene Galbraith  1. Call to Order. Chair Lairsen called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.  2. Consider the minutes of the July 5, 2017 meeting.  No discussion.  Vice-Chair Reagan moved to approve the minutes as presented. Commissioner Faulstich 3. CFA-17-08. Continue consideration of a request by The Southwest Museum of Clocks and Watches for approval ofa a Certificate for Alteration to allow a wall-mounted signon Parto of Lot 2, Block 23, Original Town of Lockhart, zoned CCB Commercial Central Business District Chair Lairsen indicated that at the July 5 meeting, discussion had begun regarding the sign's materials and method of attachment, which were the main issues addressed at that Vice-Chair Reagan corrected Chair Lairsen, and stated that the main issues were (1) the lack of the property owner's signature on the application, and (2) a lack of documentation showing the proposed method of sign attachment. Reagan further stated that both issues Commissioner Faulstich stated he had an issue with the mounting of the sign and the sign's  seconded, and the motion passed by a vote of 4-0.  and located at 109 East San Antonio Street Tabled July5, 20171.  meeting.  were now being resolved.  weight.  Vice-chair Reagan inquired as to the size of the plywood to be used.  Mr. Galbraith responded that the plywood was Y" thick, and the same dimensions as the  sign itself.  -1-  Historical Preservation Commission Meeting 7-19-2017    Vice-chair Reagan stated that the sign is 40' long by 34" high, and is to be backed with five  4'x8' sheets of plywood, making the sign rather heavy. Commissioner Corpus stated that the sign would be mounted.  Commissioner Faulstich clarified that the sign would be bolted to the existing I-beams. He Mr. Galbraith stated that there were eight, Y" thick bolts across the building's front façade. Vice-chair Reagan asked if the bolts would be trimmed to a2" length and re-threaded. Mr. Galbraith responded that the bolts would be trimmed to 2", since there is no need for them to extend beyond the sign. If an awning is later added, the 2" length would also accommodate the awning. The 2" x6" cross-beam would be countersunk and mounted on the bolts by nut and washer, and then on top of that would bei the Y" plywood. Commissioner Faulstich asked if the %" plywood would be screwed into the cross-beam. Mr. Galbraith responded that the plywood would be screwed into the cross-beam, with the Commissioner Corpus asked if the sign would be printed directly on the plywood, or on Mr. Galbraith responded that the sign would be printed on sheetmetal that would be Commissioner Corpus suggested that the applicant consider a lighter, plastic, fabric-like sign material, since weight and potential sign fading is an issue with the currently proposed Mr. Galbraith stated that this was an option presented to them, and the material was examined, but there wasn't much of a weight difference per square foot. The sign printed on sheetmetal would be less susceptible to ultraviolet rays and fading. Galbraith stated that the proposed attachment method is strong, with screws to be set every 12" all around the  asked how thick the bolts were.  The bolts are quite ample in thickness to support the weight of the sign.  2"x2" wood frame surrounding the connection.  some other material.  screwed onto the plywood.  materials.  sign.  Chair Lairsen stated that the bolts are designed to support a canopy.  Commissioner Corpus clarified that the bolts are designed to support most of the weight of The Commission then concluded that if Commission members were comfortable with the safety aspects of the proposed sign attachment method, and if the Building Official was comfortable with the structural integrity of the attachment method, the Commission would  acanopy.  agree to move ahead and approve the proposal.  -2-  Historical Preservation Commission Meeting 7-19-2017    Commissioner Faulstich moved to approve CFA 17-08 as requested. Commissioner Corpus 4. Discuss the date and agenda of next meeting, including Commission requests for agenda  seconded, and the motion passed by a vote of 4-0.  items.  The Commission decided to add an agenda item to the next meeting to consider changing Mr. Waller stated that there was an application submitted for two window decals that met the application submission deadline to make the next scheduled meeting on August 2, 2017.  the start time oft future meetings.  5. Adjournment.  Chairman Lairsen adjourned the meeting at 6:12pm.  Approved:  8-217 (date)  Gunge blice-  John Lairsen, Chair  Cha  AAD  -3-  Historical Preservation Commission Meeting 7-19-2017