08-22-2013 (Historic Review) Minutes 74/1 Wylie Historic Review Commission
CITY OF WYLIE
Minutes
Wylie Historic Review Commission
Thursday August 22,2013— 6:00 pm
Wylie Municipal Complex—Council Chambers
300 Country Club Road, Building 100
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Jeremy Stone called the meeting to order at 6:07PM, and stated that a quorum
was present. Commission Members present were: Vice Chairman Tommy Pulliam,
Commissioner Bobby Heath, Commissioner Bob Heath, Commissioner Jon D Lewis,
Commissioner Kathy Spillyards,and Commissioner Alexis Tapp.
Staff present: Renae' 011ie, Planning Director, and Mary Bradley, Administrative
Assistant.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Chairman Stone opened the Citizens Participation.
Mr. Bryan Rogers, Better Design Resources, 511 Rustic Place, questioned the submittal
reviewed by Commission once a month after(30) days of submittal. Ms. 011ie stated that
when a submittal comes in, staff reviews and if needed by the Commission, will call for a
Special Called Meeting.
Chairman Stone closed the Citizens Participation.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from July 25, 2013, Special
Called Meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Heath, Jr., and seconded by Commissioner
Spillyards, to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion carried 7— 0.
REGULAR AGENDA
Regular Agenda
1. Consider, and act upon, approval of Substantial renovations in accordance with
Ordinance No. 2013-17 for the remodel of a residential structure, generally located
south of Oak Street, north of Olde City Park, and on the eastside of Jackson Avenue,
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and more specifically at 101 S. Jackson Avenue within the Downtown Historic
District.
Commissioners Heath, Sr., and Heath, Jr., both were excused due to Conflict of
Interest.
Staff Presentation
Ms. 011ie stated that the owner, Mr. Bob Heath and Mr. Bobby Heath and the
applicant, Better Design Resources are proposing to remodel a 1,180 square foot
residential structure to a commercial use. The property is located at 101 S. Jackson,
which has been vacant for some time.
The proposed exterior renovations include replacing all electrical, lighting, plumbing
and HVAC, painting and repair, adding a rail and historic period columns to the front
porch, and modifications to the roofing materials. The interior will be refurbished into
executive suites with a common break area and ADA accessible restroom. The
applicant submitted paint color samples, which are in conformance to the Zoning
Ordinance regulations.
Board Discussion
Commissioner Spillyards questioned the scale for the spindle rail on the front porch.
type of railing, confirming that the spindles for the porch rails were not interior
columns. Ms. 011ie stated that the proposal states historic period style railings, and
there are no railings on the porch at this time.
Mr. Bryan Rogers, Better Design Resources, the applicant, stated that the doors and
windows will be historic period designed. The shingles will be replaced with GAF
Harbor Mist Gray shaped in a diamond pattern. The roof Gables that need to be
replaced will be replaced with wooden scallops with similar appearance. The interior
of the facility will be fully ADA compliant. Mr. Rogers stated that he was not sure if
the exterior will have an ADA ramp, or the type of railing spindles used for the front
porch.
Ms. 011ie stated that the Zoning Ordinance states appropriate style for architecture
elements and the Board can define the appropriate style, but clearly exclude metal.
The Texas Historical Code Guidelines offers how to preserve, maintain, rehabilitate,
or repair historic character. Staff can provide these guidelines to the Commission at
the next meeting. Staff will also clearly define the items coming before the Board, if
the applicant is requesting for the property to preserve, repaired, rehabilitate, or
maintained.
The Commissioners continued to discuss the type of railings for the front porch. The
applicants, Mr. Bob Heath, Sr. and Mr. Bobby Heath, Jr. were both brought back into
the meeting and addressed the Commission specifically for types of railings for the
front porch. Mr. Bob Heath, Sr. stated that additional research will be done on the
scale of the type of railings for the historic period. Mr. Heath also stated that the
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wood door will be sturdy and have the look of the original. The windows will be
wood encasement.
Commissioner Spillyards stated that the Board would be interested in giving the
property a Wylie Historic monument. Mr. Heath, Sr. stated that more research will be
done to name the house, and research for state or national registry.
Board Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Pulliam, and seconded by Commissioner
Spillyards, to approve the substantial renovations with agreement that the owner will
bring back before this Commission specifications on exterior railings and if ADA
ramp is required will come back before board; the door will wood style on front
exterior architectural appropriate for this house, and the windows exterior to be wood
encased. Motion carried 5 0.
Commissioners Bob Heath, Sr., and Bobby Heath, Jr. both came back into the
meeting.
2. Consider, and act upon, a recommendation to the City Council regarding acceptance
of the Bylaws, and Rules of Procedure for the Historic Review Commission.
Staff Presentation
Ms. 011ie stated that a draft for the Rules of Procedures and Bylaws were presented to
the Commissioners at the last meeting and signed and approved by City Council.
The criteria for local designation are not part of the Rules of Procedures and Bylaws,
but may be set by the Commissioners.
Ms. 011ie will confirm on the terms for the Commissioners, due that three members
have a term for one year and four members for two years. No member may serve
more three consecutive terms.
Board Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Tapp, and seconded by Chairman Stone, to
acceptance of the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for the Historic Review
Commission. Motion carried 7 0.
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Heath, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Spillyards,
to adjourn the meeting at 7:1 1pm. All Commissioners were in consensus.
ere ,Chairman
ATTEST:
Mae Br ley,Administr tive Assistant
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