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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-11-2023 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION DECEMBER 11TH, 2023 5:30 P.M. Paducah City Hall Training Room Attendees: Chris Jones, Amanda Johnson, Michael Campbell Absent: Heather Coltharp Staff: Nic Hutchison- Director of Planning, Palmer Stroup-Planner I Guests: Steve Shrewsberry- Applicant, Anna & Genevieve Postlethwait- Applicant Chairman Jones called the called meeting of the HARC to order at 5:30 pm. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Jones offered the following Motion: I move that the reading of the minutes for November 13, 2023 meeting be waived and that the minutes of said meeting, prepared by the secretary, be approved as written. Commissioner Johnson provided a second. The motion passed with 3 Ayes (Jones, Johnson, Campbell) 0 Nays New Cases Case #COA2023-0017 Applicant: Steve Shrewsberry Address: 403 N. 5th Street Request for Certificate of Appropriateness Planning Staff presented the staff report. Mr. Shrewsberry asked for clarification on the recommended placement for the fence. Commissioner Campbell made following motion: I move that this Commission Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness request of Steve Shrewsberry for new fencing at 403 N. 5th Street. I further move that the approval be based on the following findings of fact • The proposed fencing is in conformity and complies with the H-2 Design Standards regarding use of material and fence height. • The proposed fence will comply with the required 15’ setback from the curb along the corner of 5th and Madison as to not violate the sight line requirements. The Motion was seconded by Commissioner Johnson and adopted with 3 Ayes (Jones, Johnson, Campbell) and 0 Nays. Chairman Jones made a motion to amend the agenda to allow for case #CZC2023-0009 to be read before case #CZC2023-0008 due to its applicant not being present at the meeting. The motion passed with 3 ayes (Jones, Johnson, Campbell) and 0 nays. Case #CZC2023-0009 Applicant: Anna & Genevieve Postlethwait Address: 311 Harahan Blvd. Request for Certificate of Zoning Compliance MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION– continued page 2 / 2 Planning Staff presented the staff report. The applicants inquired about the use of hardi-board as a building material for the proposed garage and clarified their use of color. Commissioner Johnson made the following motion: I move that this Commission Approve the Certificate of Zoning Compliance request of Anna and Genevieve Postlethwait for a new addition to the rear yard garage at 311 Harahan Blvd. I further move that the approval be based on the following findings of fact • The proposed addition meets the criteria of the NSZ Design Standards for building material and style • The proposed addition does not violate the rear yard setback requirements for the zone The Motion was seconded by Commissioner Campbell and adopted with 3 Ayes (Jones, Johnson, Campbell) and 0 Nays. Case #CZC2023-0008 Applicant: Susan Ward Address: 434 Fountain Avenue Request for Certificate of Appropriateness Planning Staff presented the staff report. Commissioner Campbell made the following motion: I move that this Commission Approve the Certificate of Zoning Compliance request of Susan Ward to include a two- foot height variance to place a 6’ fence as proposed at 434 Fountain Avenue. I further move that the approval be based on the following findings of fact • The proposed fencing is in conformity and complies with the NSZ Design Standards regarding use of material and design • A two-foot height variance allowing for a 6’ fence would not disrupt the view shed of the property The Motion was seconded by Commissioner Johnson and adopted with 3 Ayes (Jones, Johnson, Campbell) and 0 Nays. Status Update Applicant: David Guess Address: 302 N. 7th Street Planning Staff provided an update to the work done on the exterior of 302 N. 7th Street. Not all HARC advised changes were completed on the façade of the building with two air units not yet fully removed. Other work regarding the screening and concealment of other air units and their line sets have been completed. A final inspection is still needed by the Fire Prevention Department. Chairman Jones inquired about a timeline about Guess’s estimate for the complete removal of the final two units. Planning Director Hutchison stated Guess’s intention of within the next 30 days. Adjournment Chairman Jones made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Johnson provided a second. The motion passed with 3 Ayes (Jones, Johnson, Campbell) 0 Nays The meeting was adjourned at 6:00PM Respectfully submitted by Palmer Stroup