03-26-2015 (Historic Review) Minutes Wylie Historic Review Commission
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Minutes
Wylie Historic Review Commission
Monday, March 26, 2015—6:00 pm
Wylie Municipal Complex—Council Chambers
300 Country Club Road, Building 100
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kathy Spillyards called the meeting to order at 6:12PM. Administrative Assistant
Mary Bradley took roll call and the following Commissioners were present: Chair Kathy
Spillyards, Commissioner Annilee Waterman, Commissioner Jon Lewis, Commissioner
Jennifer Wakefield, Commissioner Bob Heath, Sr. and Commissioner Bobby Heath, Jr.
Commissioner Jeremy Stone arrived later in the meeting.
Staff present: Renae' 011ie, Planning Director and Administrative Assistant Mary
Bradley.
.•, CITIZENS COMMENTS
Chair Spillyards opened the Citizens Participation. With no one approaching the
Commissioners, Chair Spillyards closed the Citizens Participation.
CONSENT AGENDA
1 . Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from February 12, 2015,
Special Called Meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Heath and seconded by Commissioner
Waterman, to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion carried 6—0.
Regular Agenda
Action Item
1. Consider, and act upon, approval of exterior renovations and signage in
accordance with Ordinance No. 2013-17, generally located at the southwest
corner of Brown St. and Jackson St., and more specifically at 307 N. Jackson
within the Downtown Historic District.
Staff Presentation
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Ms. 011ie stated that the property is located at 307 N. Jackson, generally on
the southwest corner of Brown Street and Jackson Street. The applicant
desires to do minor renovations by replacing the metal columns and railings
on the front porch with more period style wooden rails and columns. The 1.4
applicant also desires approval on rustic metal sign.
The Ordinance requires signs for residential structures not to exceed 16 square
feet and the proposed sign is 12 % square feet. The applicant suggests that the
sign's character compliments the Arts and Crafts style home and promotes the
blacksmith artistry of the time. The paint colors match the door and shutters of
the main structure.
Board Discussion
Ms. Aimee Merrell, 2705 Fritz Street, Melissa, Texas, represented one of the
partners, stated the company is a landscape beautification use, using drought
tolerant plants and 30 different trees. The vision of the company is to unite
with the Downtown Historic District (DTH). The sign was custom made,
appropriate for their use, as well as DTH and the City of Wylie.
Mr. Anthony Diesch, 1290 Grandview Drive, Rockwall, Texas, represented
one of the partners, stated that the desire is to replace the metal columns and
rails with more Arts and Crafts period style wooden columns and railings. The
deck on the side is in poor condition and eventually will be renovated to
match the proposed railings on the front, but will not be done at this time.
Chair Spillyards noted that Commissioner Stone arrived.
The Commissioners were all in agreement that the sign was well done and
blends nicely with the main structure.
Board Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Wakefield, and seconded by
Commissioner Lewis, to approve the Minor Renovations and Sign for 307 N.
Jackson. Motion carried 7—0.
Work Session
1. Discuss and get direction on updates to Section 6.3 Downtown Historic District
Guidelines.
Ms. 011ie stated that the Commissioners requested Staff to amending the
guidelines for new construction within the DTH, with more clear
understandings and tighten the regulations. The first thought was to refer to
the State Historic Guidelines. The State does not address new construction,
but preserving and remodeling existing historic structures.
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The Commissioners received copies of four different cities on regulations for
new construction within their historic districts. The main theme from all four
cities was to recognize that the structure is new, and not a historic property. A
• 0 statement from the State Guidelines was to recognize the new construction,
and not expect every aspect to look historic, from the brick type, to windows
type. Staff is asking for direction on what to include within the ordinance.
Commissioner Lewis stated that the desire was not regulate the styles of the
new construction, but to have the structure blend in artistically with the
neighborhood. Commissioner Waterman recommended using a type of
reference material, similar to The Field Guide for American Houses, as well as
referencing `The Guidelines for the Treatment of Historic Property' from the
National Park Service. Ms. 011ie recommended taking pictures of each home
within the DTH, and categorize the pictures and classify by the style of the
homes.
Commissioner Stone stated that is important to identify recognizable styles,
and reference similar materials, and the goal for language similar reflection of
styles or period time.
Commissioner Heath recommended that each Commissioner review the
different cities regulations and highlight the desired statements and bring back
to the next work session. Commissioner Stone recommended that each new
construction be distinguishably different and yet have the historic look.
Ms. 011ie stated that Staff could start taking photos of houses within the DTH.
However, if the Commissioners have properties or would like to assist, they
N.` are more than welcome.
Chair Spillyards stated for the next work session, gathering photos of
properties within the DTH and highlighting the desired regulations from the
four cities, and email to Staff the recommendations.
Commissioner Heath directed Staff to review the possibility of expanding
South Ballard Overlay or creating Historic District for properties south of
Highway 78, between Ballard and Birmingham and south to Stone.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Heath, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Wakefield
to adjourn the meeting at 7:09pm. All Commissioners were in consensus.
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