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2017-04-10 Minutes MINUTES HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION April 10,2017 After determining that a quorum was present, the Historic Landmark Commission of the City of Denton, Texas convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, April 10, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which time the following items were considered: PRESENT: Chair Peggy Riddle, Vice-Chair Deb Conte, Commissioners: Alyssa Stevenson, Scott Campbell, Eric Pulido, Kenneth Williamson, Daniel Abasolo, and Michele Lynn. ABSENT: Commissioner Helen Bailey. STAFF: Ron Menguita, Roman McAllen, John Knight, and Nikole Chew-Jones. WORK SESSION Chair Peggy Riddle called the Work Session to order at 5:33 p.m. 1. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the Jagoe House located at 2212 West Oak Street. Roman McAllen, Historic Preservation Officer, presented this item to the Historic Landmark Commission.McAllen stated this property has been vacant for some time.The owner,Randy Park, owns the land surrounding 2212 West Oak Street and he is proposing to restore this property. McAllen stated the owner plans to apply for the Texas Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program. Staff has begun research of the property to assist the property owner with Part A of the application. This information will determine National Register eligibility. In the future,the property owner will submit a Certificate of Appropriateness Application. Chair Riddle asked if this property would be restored as a single-family residence.McAllen replied it may not be a single-family residence. It could be a multi-family residence, but it could depend on what the National Register would allow. Chair Riddle stated that the original floor plan must be sustained as much as possible.McAllen stated staff will continue to monitor the progress of this project. Commissioner Conte asked if the applicant was seeking Local Landmark Designation. Conte stated if the applicant does not seek the designation, then they cannot be governed under local oversite. McAllen replied the applicant has not,but hopefully they will. The ordinance update will address this type of situation. McAllen stated instead of the property automatically receiving a local designation, it is handled on a case by case basis. Historic Landmark Commission Minutes April 10, 2017 Page 2 of 7 2. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the status of the Historic Preservation Ordinance update. Roman McAllen, Historic Preservation Officer, presented this item to the Historic Landmark Commission. The proposed revisions to the Historic Preservation Ordinance were administrative approvals, painting, and landscaping. Originally, the Historic Preservation Officer, Roman McAllen,had planned to have the revised Historic Preservation Ordinance go before City Council on September 20, 2016, but upon further review of the existing ordinance, it was determined that a comprehensive review and update of the entire ordinance was warranted. Currently, the legal department is reviewing the revisions. McAllen provided a summary of the proposed changes listed below. • Definitions have been aggregated. • Multiple references to Certificates of Appropriateness have been centralized in one cohesive section that clearly delineates administrative approval. • The criteria and procedures for designations of Historic Landmarks, Historic Districts, and Conservation Districts have been arranged sequentially and revised for clarity and consistency. • Procedurally oriented subsections were combined and sequenced into one section. • Language relating to exterior painting, fencing and landscaping was inserted per the public input process. • Recognition of the Bell Avenue Conservation District as a Historic District. • Presently, there is no distinction for an application for a historic landmark or historic district designation for properties that have been recognized by the State of Texas or the National Park Service. An abbreviated process was introduced for local designation of properties and districts previously recognized with such a designation. McAllen stated provided the current timeline for the revised ordinance. Chair Riddle asked if a date had been set for the community meeting. McAllen stated a date has not been set at this time. Staff is waiting for the final document from the Legal Department before establishing a community meeting. Chair Peggy Riddle closed the Work Session at 5:44 p.m. The Historic Landmark Commission of the City of Denton, Texas convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, April 10, 2017, in the City Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items were considered: Historic Landmark Commission Minutes April 10, 2017 Page 3 of 7 REGULAR MEETING Chair Peggy Riddle called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:44 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: A. U.S. Flag B. Texas Flag- "Honor the Texas Flag—I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas one state under God, one and indivisible." 2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MINUTES FOR: A. January 9, 2017 Vice-Chair Deb Conte motioned, Commissioner Alyssa Stevenson seconded to approve the January 9, 2017 Minutes. Chair Riddle "aye",Vice-Chair Conte"aye", Commissioner Stevenson "aye", Commissioner Pulido "aye", Commissioner Williamson "aye", Commissioner Abasolo "aye", Commissioner Lynn"aye", and Commissioner Campbell "aye". Motion approved(8-0). 3. ACTION ITEMS: A. Determine whether the presented expenses resulted in a permanent improvement or restoration of the landmarked property located at 2106 North Bell Avenue. The property is within the Bell Avenue Conservation District and generally located at the intersection of North Bell Avenue and East Sherman Drive. (COA16-0020,2106 North Bell Avenue, Roman McAllen) Chair Riddle stated that Vice-Chair Conte has recused herself from this item. Roman McAllen, Historic Preservation Officer, presented this item to the Historic Landmark Commission. He stated this property is located within the Bell Avenue Conservation District. McAllen stated there has been extensive restorative work done on this property. The applicants, Gary Hayden and Deborah Conte, restored the original windows and siding. The applicants are submitting their roof replacement as a qualifying permanent improvement. This permanent improvement will allow them the opportunity to qualify for the City's tax exemption for historic preservation of a historic property. The applicants have spent $10,590.00 on the replacement of the roof. Staff recommends a favorable determination that the expenses presented resulted in a permanent improvement of the landmark property. Historic Landmark Commission Minutes April 10, 2017 Page 4 of 7 Chair Riddle opened the public hearing. Chair Riddle closed the public hearing. There was no further discussion. Commissioner Alyssa Stevenson motioned, Commissioner Scott Campbell seconded to approve this request. Chair Riddle "aye", Commissioner Stevenson "aye", Commissioner Pulido "aye", Commissioner Williamson"aye", Commissioner Abasolo "aye", Commissioner Lynn"aye", and Commissioner Campbell"aye". Motion approved(7-0). Vice-Chair Conte returned to the dais. B. Consider a preliminary application for Historic Landmark Designation for the property located at 607 College Street, and make a recommendation regarding the appropriateness of the property to proceed to a final application. (HL17-0004, 607 College Street, Roman McAllen) Roman McAllen, Historic Preservation Officer, presented this item to the Historic Landmark Commission. He stated the property located at 607 E. College Street was approximately built in 1915. The property is located near the campus of Texas Woman's University (TWU). The applicants, James and Lizabeth Spoonts, submitted this application to determine if their home meets the criteria for a Historic Landmark Designation. McAllen stated this is a preliminary application to make a recommendation for the appropriateness of the home to move forward. The 1996 Historic Survey stated this is a domestic bungalow with craftsman style elements. Staff is recommending approval of this request for a Historic Landmark Designation for 607 E. College Street. Chair Riddle opened the public hearing. The applicants, James and Lizabeth Spoonts, spoke in favor of this request. Lizabeth Spoonts, owner, stated they are the third owners and it was told to them by the second owner,that the home was originally built approximately in 1907 or 1910 instead of 1915 as noted. Spoonts stated this home was built by the Boyd family and Judge Boyd built this home so his two unmarried daughters could attend Texas Woman's University(TWU). Spoonts stated they have updated the paint and flooring on the inside, but they have not altered any interior walls. They have also removed the wrought iron since that was not consistent with the original design and went back to columns. The home is still on the original Bodark Stubs. Spoonts stated they changed the skirting around the foundation to a brick skirting to help sustain the foundation. Chair Riddle asked if they had started doing any research on the property. The applicant, Lizabeth Spoonts, responded no. Chair Riddle stated her staff could potentially help with the necessary research since they helped Vice-Chair Deb Conte with their property. Chair Riddle stated they have a lot of information about Judge Boyd. The applicant, Lizabeth Spoonts, stated during their Historic Landmark Commission Minutes April 10, 2017 Page 5 of 7 restoration they came across the grave marker of Jane Boyd,one of Judge Boyd's daughters. They discovered that she was not buried on the property, but at one of the cemeteries in town. In the past, when they held a wake they would place a grave marker in that location. Commissioner Lynn thanked the applicants for their work on the home. The applicant, Lizabeth Spoonts, invited the Commission to come visit the property. Chair Riddle closed the public hearing. There was no further discussion. Vice-Chair Deb Conte motioned,Commissioner Michelle Lynn seconded to approve this request. Chair Riddle "aye", Vice-Chair Conte "aye", Commissioner Stevenson "aye", Commissioner Pulido "aye", Commissioner Williamson "aye", Commissioner Abasolo "aye", Commissioner Lynn "aye", and Commissioner Campbell "aye". Motion approved(8-0). C. Consider a preliminary application for Historic Landmark Designation for the property located at 917 Egan, and make a recommendation regarding the appropriateness of the property to proceed to a final application. (HL17-0005, 917 Egan Street, Roman McAllen) Roman McAllen, Historic Preservation Officer, presented this item to the Historic Landmark Commission. He stated this property is located at 917 Egan Street and it was previously the Historic Property of the Month. The applicant, James M. Payne, is seeking a Historic Landmark Designation for his property that was approximately built in 1924. The 1996 Historic Survey designated this property is a Tudor Revival Style. McAllen gave a history of this property. Commissioner Lynn stated she has some information about the architect,Mary Jane Edwards. She was the architect of her property. Chair Riddle asked who else worked with her. McAllen responded K. Robinson. Commissioner Kenneth Williamson stated K.Robinson could potentially be related to the local architect, David Robinson. Staff is recommending approval of this request for a Historic Landmark Designation at 917 Egan Street. Chair Riddle opened the public hearing. Chair Riddle closed the public hearing. There was no further discussion. Commissioner Alyssa Stevenson motioned, Commissioner Kenneth Williamson seconded to approve this request. Chair Riddle "aye", Vice-Chair Conte "aye", Commissioner Stevenson "aye", Commissioner Pulido "aye", Commissioner Williamson "aye", Commissioner Abasolo "aye", Commissioner Lynn"aye", and Commissioner Campbell"aye". Motion approved(8-0). Historic Landmark Commission Minutes April 10, 2017 Page 6 of 7 D. Consider making a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission that the O'Neil Ford Civic Complex, as defined by Resolution Number R92-040, be designated a Historic Landmark. The O'Neil Ford Complex is bounded by Withers Street on the north, Bell Avenue on the east, McKinney Street on the south and Austin and Oakland Streets on the west. (HL17-0001, O'Neil Ford Civic Complex, Roman McAllen) Roman McAllen, Historic Preservation Officer, presented this item to the Historic Landmark Commission. He stated the O'Neil Ford Civic Complex area was officially designated in 1992. The O'Neil Ford Civic Complex consist of the Civic Center Swimming Pool built in 1965, Civic Center built in 1966, City Hall built in 1967, and the Emily Fowler Library built in 1969. In 1993, a Local Historic Landmark marker was installed in the courtyard on the south side of City Hall. Currently,there is no ordinance that designates the O'Neil Ford Civic Complex as a Local Historic Landmark. Staff has been unable to locate an ordinance, but there is Resolution R92-040. Staff is recommending approval of this request for the O'Neil Ford Civic Complex. Commission Lynn asked about updating the pool and Emily Fowler Library. McAllen responded once this designation is approved, the city will have to follow the same procedures and processes required for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA). Chair Riddle opened the public hearing. Chair Riddle closed the public hearing. There was no further discussion. Commissioner Alyssa Stevenson motioned, Commissioner Scott Campbell seconded to approve this request. Chair Riddle "aye", Vice-Chair Conte "aye", Commissioner Stevenson "aye", Commissioner Pulido "aye", Commissioner Williamson "aye", Commissioner Abasolo "aye", Commissioner Lynn"aye", and Commissioner Campbell "aye". Motion approved (8-0). E. Consider approval of the procedures for awarding the Historic Property of the Month Awards. Roman McAllen, Historic Preservation Officer, presented this item to the Historic Landmark Commission. He explained the history and purpose of the program. McAllen went through the criteria that will be followed.He explained the various options that can be used to make a property nomination, the three criteria that will be used to evaluate a submittal, awards, and notification. Staff is recommending approval of this procedure request. Chair Riddle opened the public hearing. Chair Riddle closed the public hearing. There was no further discussion. Vice-Chair Deb Conte motioned, Commissioner Daniel Abasolo seconded to approve this request. Chair Riddle "aye", Vice-Chair Conte "aye", Commissioner Stevenson "aye", Historic Landmark Commission Minutes April 10, 2017 Page 7 of 7 Commissioner Pulido "aye", Commissioner Williamson "aye", Commissioner Abasolo "aye", Commissioner Lynn "aye", and Commissioner Campbell "aye". Motion approved(8-0). 4. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION: A. Receive a report, hold a discussion and select a Historic Property of the Month. Roman McAllen, Historic Preservation Officer, presented this item to the Historic Landmark Commission. He present three homes to be considered by the Commission. A. 1902 North Bell Avenue B. 1117 West Congress Street C. 607 E. College Street The Historic Landmark Commission hand voted for the following properties: A. 1902 North Bell Avenue—2 votes B. 1117 West Congress Street— 1 votes C. 607 E. College Street—5 votes Chair Riddle stated that 607 E. College is deemed the Historic Property of the Month. McAllen state he will contact the owners. 5. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PROJECT MATRIX A. Historic Landmark Commission project matrix. The Historic Landmark Commission discussed each item for clarification and determine which items they want on the matrix. 6. ADJOURN: Chair Riddle asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Alyssa Stevenson motioned, Commissioner Kenneth Williamson seconded to adjourn. Chair Riddle "aye", Vice-Chair Conte "aye", Commissioner Bailey "aye", Commissioner Pulido "aye", Commissioner Williamson "aye", Commissioner Abasolo "aye", Commissioner Lynn"aye", and Commissioner Campbell "aye". Motion approved(8-0). With no further business, Chair Riddle adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:05 p.m.