UPTOWN FACADE BOARD
Board Meeting Minutes
September 21, 2009
A meeting of the Uptown Facade Board was held in the Council Chambers on the
Plaza Level of the Columbus Consolidated Government Center, September 21, 2009.
Members Present: Scott Allen John Lester David Serrato
Sonya Eddings Garry Pound Justin
Kreig, Ex Offico
Sloan Flournoy Brenda Price
Fred Greene Cherie Sanders
CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting was called to order by John Lester, Chair. A quorum was present. The
Minutes of the August 17, 2009 Meeting were approved as presented. The
Preservation Professional Report was accepted as part of the record.
Case Reviews:
1307 Veterans Parkway Application was presented by Fred Faulkenberry for
Automotive Enterprises, Inc. The request was for the demolition of the
structure (house) on the property. The Board reviewed and discussed the
application. The Board?s discussion focused on the structure?s current
condition as well as possible future use of the structure. A motion was made
by Board Member Garry Pound to deny the application due to the fact that the
structure is in good condition and is a historic feature of that streetscape.
Board Member Fred Greene seconded the motion. The motion passed.
1327 1st Avenue Application was presented by Michael Starr for the YMCA. The
request was for the approval of the design/presentation of the historical
interpretive feature. The Board reviewed and discussed the application. The
Board had previously approved , in concept, the addition of a historical
interpretive feature (January 2007) as part of the conditions for the
construction of the new structure. A motion was made by Board Member Garry
Pound to approve the design as presented. Board Member Fred Greene seconded
the motion. The motion passed. Board Member Scott Allen did not vote on the
application due to a conflict of interest.
1018-1024 1st Avenue Application was presented by Neil Clark for the Springer
Opera House. The request was for conceptual approval of changes to the fa?ades
of the existing buildings to facilitate the expansion of the theater. The
changes would include the demolition of several facades. The Board reviewed
and discussed the application. The Board?s discussion focused on the design of
the proposed windows and the color of the brick for the new fa?ade. A motion
was made by Board Member Garry Pound to approve, in concept, the changes to the
facades as presented. Board Member David Serrato seconded the motion. The
motion passed. Specific details of the proposed changes are to be submitted
for approval prior to the changes being made.
Old/New Business
There were no previously approved applications reviewed from the March 2009
Meeting.
The Board was made aware of several terms expiring at the end of October 2009.
Those members affected will be notified by the Clerk of Council.
Board Member David Serrato announced his resignation from the Board. Mr.
Serrato is relocating out of Muscogee County. The Board expressed their
appreciation for Mr. Serrato?s years of service to the Board.
Adjourn:
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Respectively submitted by:
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John Lester, Chair
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Mark S. McCollum, Secretary
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