Courthouse Area Design Review Board Meeting

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Courthouse Area Design Review Board held a video teleconference meeting on February 16, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., presided over by Chairperson Hathaway. The board considered two agenda items during the meeting: Applications for Authorization Permits, which was approved, and a Summary of Staff Approved Authorization Permits, which was presented for informational purposes. The board took two motions and votes during the meeting and heard two public comments from members of the public.

Attendance

Present: - Sam - Ken - Chairperson Hathaway

Absent: - Nicole Ware - Jill Lechner

Late: None reported.

Votes and Decisions

Approval of Meeting Minutes from December 1, 2021 3:28

A voice vote was held to approve the meeting minutes from December 1, 2021. The motion was made by Sam and seconded by Ken. The vote passed unanimously with 3 ayes and 0 nays. Those voting in favor were Sam, Ken, and Chairperson Hathaway.

Case No. 2022-1: Stagger Inn Exterior Door and Sidelights Authorization Permit 15:29

A voice vote was held to approve an authorization permit for Stagger Inn to replace the existing exterior door and sidelights. The motion was made by Sam and seconded by Ken. The vote passed unanimously with 3 ayes and 0 nays. Those voting in favor were Sam, Ken, and Chairperson Hathaway.

The approval is conditioned upon the project being completed in accordance with submitted application materials and all necessary permits being secured from the Division of Building Inspection.

Public Comment

Two speakers provided public comment during the meeting.

Johnny Bruce, one of the landlords, spoke in support of the Stagger Inn door replacement project 13:43. He expressed that the upgrade to the door would improve the property.

Seth Bennett, owner of Stagger Inn, addressed the meeting at 14:55 and stated he had no questions or comments regarding the Stagger Inn application.

Applications for Authorization Permits

The board discussed and approved Case No. 2022-1 regarding an application for authorization permits 4:09.

Application Details

The case involved a request from Stagger Inn to replace the existing exterior door and sidelights.

Key Participants

Tracy and John Cheatham were the primary speakers during this agenda item.

Outcome

The application was approved.

Summary of Staff Approved Authorization Permits

16:02

Staff presented an informational report on authorization permits that had been approved for sidewalk cafes at three establishments: Rosebuds, Bar Ona, and Centro Drinks.

Tracy provided the staff report on these approved permits. The item was presented for informational purposes, with no action required from the body. No concerns or debate were documented during this portion of the meeting.