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2017-08-14 MinutesMINUTES HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION August 14, 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, August 14, 2017 at 5:00 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: Vice-Chair Deb Conte, Commissioners: Alyssa Stevenson, Scott Campbell, Roy Anderson, and Kenneth Williamson. ABSENT: Chair Peggy Riddle, Commissioner Helen Bailey, Michele Lynn, and Daniel Abasolo. STAFF: Ron Menguita, Roman McAllen, Trey Lansford, and Nikole Chew-Jones. WORK SESSION Vice-Chair Deb Conte called the Work Session to order at 5:12 p.m. 1. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the Jagoe House located at 2212 West Oak Street. Ron Menguita, Long Range Planning Administrator, presented this item to the Historic Landmark Commission. Menguita stated a new Senate Bill has been passed and it will go into effect as of September 1, 2017. This bill was signed by Governor Abbott in early June of 2017. Senate Bill 1004 will allow the cellular industry to install small antennas/nodes within the City’s right-of-way. The purpose of the bill is to increase cellular network coverage across the state meeting the customer demand. It will also update state laws regarding new technologies and allow for easier rollout of new 5G technology and beyond. Menguita stated all cities are required to comply. Menguita stated a few of the key provisions of this bill includes use of existing utility and traffic poles, establishes city permit requirements, time line for city approval, and maximum fee structure the city can charge. Menguita explained the fee structure that has been mandated. The cellular companies will pay $500.00 for up to 5 network nodes and $250.00 for each additional node. Menguita stated the annual node site rental fee will be $250.00 per node, $1,000 for new poles with a $250.00 annual pole rental fee, and monthly rental for each network transfer facility is $28.00. Menguita explained the zoning restrictions of the node and pole installations, and node design elements. Menguita explained the city’s implementation plan. It will include meetings with the cell providers, a new ordinance, design standards, and application forms will be drafted. Menguita stated that this bill is very favorably to the cellular industry and it is a one size fits all. Senate Bill 1004 requires that cities approve node deployments in right of ways. This bill directs the processes and pricing for all cities. Historic Landmark Commission Minutes August 14, 2017 Page 2 of 6 Following the completion of the above-posted Work Session item, the Historic Landmark Commission convened in a separate Work Session for a site visit and tour of the building located at 2218 W. Oak Street, Denton, Texas at which time the following item will be considered: WORK SESSION- SITE VISIT AND TOUR 1. Receive a report concerning, and tour the structure located at, 2218 West Oak Street, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the structure. (Roman McAllen). Vice-Chair Deb Conte paused the Work Session at 5:24 p.m. to allow the Historic Landmark Commission to tour the structure located at 2218 West Oak Street. Vice-Chair Deb Conte closed the Work Session at 6:34p.m. The Historic Landmark Commission of the City of Denton, Texas convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, August 14, 2017, in the City Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items were considered: REGULAR MEETING Vice-Chair Deb Conte called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:35 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. April 10, 2017 Commissioner Roy Anderson motioned, Commissioner Scott Campbell seconded to approve the April 10, 2017 meeting minutes. Vice-Chair Conte “aye”, Commissioner Stevenson “aye”, Commissioner Roy Anderson “aye”, Commissioner Williamson “aye”, and Commissioner Campbell “aye”. Motion approved (5-0). Historic Landmark Commission Minutes August 14, 2017 Page 3 of 6 3. ACTION ITEMS: Vice-Chair Deb Conte stated Item D would be heard first. D. Hold a public meeting and consider an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a stand-alone carport at 1815 North Bell Avenue. The site is generally located on the west side of Bell Avenue between East University Drive and Woodland Street. (COA17-0002, 1815 North Bell Avenue, Roman McAllen) Roman McAllen, Historic Preservation Officer, presented this item to the Historic Landmark Commission. This request is for a stand-alone carport located at 1815 North Bell Avenue. This carport will provide coverage for a recreational vehicle that is kept parked at the rear of the property. The owners are Ernie and Angie Stripling. Staff recommends approval of the request. Commissioner Williamson asked what materials they are planning to use for the carport. The applicant, Angie Stripling, replied that they are willing to use any material that is legal, but they would like to use steel. They want to protect the recreational vehicle from weather damage like hail. Commissioner Stevenson stated that the home has been beautifully kept. Commissioner Williamson stated that he would like for the carport to match the roof of house. The applicants will use steel poles and metal for the roof. Vice-Chair Deb Conte opened the public hearing. There was no one to speak. Vice-Chair Deb Conte closed the public hearing. There was no further discussion. Commissioner Alyssa Stevenson motioned, Commissioner Kenneth Williamson seconded to approve this request. Vice-Chair Conte “aye”, Commissioner Stevenson “aye”, Commissioner Roy Anderson “aye”, Commissioner Williamson “aye”, and Commissioner Campbell “aye”. Motion approved (5-0). A. Hold a public meeting and consider an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the house located at 2218 West Oak Street. The site is generally located on the north side of West Oak between Bradley Street and Thomas Street. (COA17-0003, 2218 West Oak Street, Roman McAllen) Roman McAllen, Historic Preservation Officer, presented this item to the Historic Landmark Commission. He stated this is the property located 2218 West Oak Street, which was visited during the Work Session site visit and tour. McAllen stated this Certificate of Appropriateness is to demolish the house built in approximately 1934 based on county records. This home has been vacated for many years and is in need of significant repairs. McAllen stated this home is located in the West Oak Historic District and it is considered to be a structure that contributes to the district. The current owners are Randy and Mary Park. Historic Landmark Commission Minutes August 14, 2017 Page 4 of 6 Commissioner Stevenson asked if the minutes from approximately two years ago had been pulled for review. McAllen replied no, not at this time, but he will gather those meeting minutes and review them. Vice-Chair Conte asked if the neighborhood had been notified about this Certificate of Appropriateness. McAllen replied no, not at this time, but he planned to put a few signs in the yard. Commissioner Stevenson stated that this house might be considered significant to the historic area. Commissioner Anderson asked if the owner decided to just let the home sit and keep it mowed; what if any power or authority does the Commission have. McAllen responded at this time, there really isn’t anything that can be done. Commissioner Anderson asked if the home was economically viable at this point. Commissioner Williamson responded no. Commissioner Stevenson asked if there were money issues and how much would it cost to bring this house up to code. Commissioner Williamson responded approximately $300,000. Vice-Chair Conte asked if the Commission would consider postponing this item until the next meeting to allow for notification. Commissioner Stevenson asked that the previous meeting minutes be located for this address. Vice-Chair Deb Conte opened the public hearing. There was no one to speak. Vice-Chair Deb Conte closed the public hearing. There was no further discussion. Commissioner Roy Anderson motioned, Commissioner Scott Campbell seconded to postpone this item until the next meeting on September 11, 2017. Vice-Chair Conte “aye”, Commissioner Stevenson “aye”, Commissioner Roy Anderson “aye”, Commissioner Williamson “aye”, and Commissioner Campbell “aye”. Motion approved (5-0). B. Hold a public meeting and consider an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new home at 2216 Alamo Place. The site is generally located on Alamo Place west of Thomas Street. (COA17-0004, 2216 Alamo Place, Roman McAllen) Roman McAllen, Historic Preservation Officer, presented this item to the Historic Landmark Commission. He stated the property at 2216 Alamo Place is the site for a new home to be built. The applicant has submitted this Certificate of Appropriateness due to the house being built in the West Oak Historic District. This house will be one story and approximately 3,100 square feet. The applicant is Dan Fette. The applicant is proposing to build this home in the same style that was promoted during that time period. It will be a Craftsman Style home. Staff is recommending approval of this request. Vice-Chair Conte asked if the neighborhood had been notified. McAllen stated no notifications had been sent. Historic Landmark Commission Minutes August 14, 2017 Page 5 of 6 Commissioner Williamson asked if there was anything located on this property before. McAllen stated when he did the deed search he found no prior records. Vice-Chair Conte opened the public hearing. There was no one to speak. Vice-Chair Conte closed the public hearing. There was no further discussion. Commissioner Roy Anderson motioned, Commissioner Kenneth Williamson seconded to approve this request. Vice-Chair Conte “nay”, Commissioner Stevenson “aye”, Commissioner Roy Anderson “aye”, Commissioner Williamson “aye”, and Commissioner Campbell “aye”. Motion approved (4-1). C. Hold a public meeting and consider an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install solar panels on the home to be constructed at 2216 Alamo Place. The site is generally located on Alamo Place west of Thomas Street. (COA17-0006, 2216 Alamo Place, Roman McAllen) Roman McAllen, Historic Preservation Officer, presented this item to the Historic Landmark Commission. He stated this property is located at 2216 Alamo Place. The applicant, Dan Feete, is seeking permission to install solar panels on this property. The applicant, Dan Feete, stated the owners want the house to provide large amounts of energy by the use of solar panels. They designed the house so the panels could be on the south side of the home so that the trees provide screening. Commissioner Stevenson asked the applicant, Dan Feete, if they would consider a darker composite for the roof. Feete responded it would conduct a lot of the heat. Commissioner Stevenson asked if the panels can go on another side of the roof. Feete responded that it cannot be on the west side or the north side. Those sides are not an option. The best option is the south side. Staff is recommending approval of this request at 2216 Alamo Place. Vice-Chair Conte opened the public hearing. There was no one to speak. Vice-Chair Conte closed the public hearing. There was no further discussion. Commissioner Williamson asked if there were any restrictions. Vice-Chair Conte and Commissioner Stevenson responded yes there are restrictions. Vice-Chair Conte stated that solar panels are not allowed to be viewable from the street. Vice-Chair Conte stated that she is still not comfortable voting on this item without input from the neighborhood. McAllen stated all Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) will need to have a sign in their yard and emails sent out to notify the neighborhoods. Historic Landmark Commission Minutes August 14, 2017 Page 6 of 6 Commissioner Stevenson stated that the districts should have their guidelines updated and she wants her statement in the minutes. Commissioner Alyssa Stevenson motioned, Commissioner Scott Campbell seconded to approve this request. Vice-Chair Conte “nay”, Commissioner Stevenson “aye”, Commissioner Roy Anderson “aye”, Commissioner Williamson “aye”, and Commissioner Campbell “aye”. Motion approved (4-1). 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. 1003 West Oak Street Vice Chair Conte stated that Option B-1117 West Congress Street is deemed the Historic Property of the Month based on unanimous vote of 5-0. McAllen stated he will contact the owners. 5. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PROJECT MATRIX A. Historic Landmark Commission project matrix. McAllen stated that there are no updates to the matrix at this time. Menguita stated staff is working on backup and he will keep you posted when various items are ready. Vice-Chair Conte asked that the notification procedures be added to the matrix. 6. ADJOURN: Vice-Chair Conte asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Alyssa Stevenson motioned, Commissioner Kenneth Williamson seconded to adjourn the Regular Meeting. Vice-Chair Conte “aye”, Commissioner Stevenson “aye”, Commissioner Roy Anderson “aye”, Commissioner Williamson “aye”, and Commissioner Campbell “aye”. Motion approved (5-0). With no further business, Vice-Chair Conte adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:10 p.m.