HOZ ARB reviews covered parking, porch railings

During its June 07, 2021 meeting, the Forney HOZ Architecture Review Board met and considered covered parking, paint colors and porch railings.

• Held Public Hearings -
  • Approved a request for a certificate of appropriateness, in accordance with the Historic Overlay Zone district regulations, for exterior changes (covered parking structure) to the property at 106 S. Bois D'Arc.
        Mr. Morgan said it will be powder-coated metal panel, 2 posts will encroach into ROW, council approved the encroachment agreement.  One response to public notices received, in favor of the request.  Mr. Hansen asked if would look like a normal carport; Ms Hawthorne said it will look similar to design on front of building, also have a plant wall on the side to shield vehicles from view.
    
  • Approved a request for a certificate of appropriateness, in accordance with the Historic Overlay Zone district regulations, for exterior changes (paint and porch railing) to the property at 303 S. Center Street.
        Mr. Morgan said Ms. Conaway has a proximity issue, will not discuss or vote on the item.
        This is to repaint structure, add back porch railing, using white, plus silver and bluish color for ceilings.  Historic photos show the porch railings, which they are trying to match.  Staff feels the paint colors are appropriate, railing appearance and location appear to match historic photographs.  No response received to public notices.  Staff recommends stipulating state historical commission approves and retains the medallion.

• Adjourned at 1823.