Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers 511 Mercer Street – Dripping Springs, Texas Thursday, April 04, 2024, at 4:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Erickson called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Commission Members present were: Dean Erickson, Chair Ashley Bobel, Vice Chair Delbert Bassett Haley Hunt Commission Members absent were: Minnie Glosson-Needham Steve Mallett Richard Moore Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials present were: City Administrator Michelle Fischer Deputy City Administrator Shawn Cox Deputy City Attorney Aniz Alani Deputy City Secretary Cathy Gieselman Architectural Consultant Meredith Johnson, MSHP Intern Ethan Watson PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS A member of the public that wishes to address the Commission on any issue, regardless of whether it is posted on this agenda, may do so during Presentation of Citizens. It is the request of the Commission that individuals wishing to speak on agenda items with a public hearing hold their comments until the item is being considered. Individuals are allowed two (2) minutes each to speak and may not cede or pool time. Those requiring the assistance of a translator will be allowed additional time to speak. Individuals are not required to sign in; however, it is encouraged. Individuals that wish to share documents with the Commission must present the documents to the City Secretary or City Attorney providing at least eight (8) copies; if eight (8) copies are not provided, the Commission will receive the documents the following day. Audio Video presentations will not be accepted during Presentation of Citizens. By law no action shall be taken during Presentation of Citizens; however, the Chair may provide a statement of specific factual information, recitation of existing policy, or direction or referral to staff. No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens. Historic Preservation Commission April 4, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 MINUTES 1. Approval of the March 7, 2024, Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Hunt to approve the March 7, 2024, Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting minutes. Commissioner Bassett seconded this motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. Chair Erickson asked for consideration of taking business items out of sequence, there was no objection. Business item #4 was discussed first, followed by business items #3 and then #2. BUSINESS AGENDA 2. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the Historic Preservation Commission Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Recommendation. Michelle Fischer discussed the cost proposal for the Resurvey of Hays Street and Mercer Street Historic District. Commissioners reviewed the proposed budget line by line. A motion was made by Commissioner Bassett to add $30,000 to the proposed Fiscal 2025 Budget for the Resurvey of Hays Street and Mercer Street Historic District. Vice Chair Bobel seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. 3. Presentation, discussion, and consideration of acceptance of the Old Fitzhugh Road Local Historic District Resurvey Historic Resources Survey Report. Post Oak Preservation Solutions LLC was not able to be in attendance. Michelle Fischer briefly discussed the survey which is on file. No action was considered at this time. The information provided to Commissioners was included in the packet for review prior to the next meeting where Post Oak Preservation Solutions LLC will be present to provide a presentation. 4. Public hearing and consideration of approval of COA2024-0002: Application for Certificate of Appropriateness for the the addition of a covered entrance and roof line alterations for the existing building located at 575 Old Fitzhugh Road in the Old Fitzhugh Road Historic District. Applicant: McKena & Bryan Strobel a. Presentation – There was no presentation, applicant was not present. b. Staff Report – Meredith Johnson presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval. c. Public Hearing – No one spoke during the Public Hearing. d. COA2024-0002 – A motion was made by Commissioner Hunt to approve COA2024- 0002: Application for Certificate of Appropriateness for the addition of a covered entrance and roof line alterations for the existing building located at 575 Old Fitzhugh Road in the Old Fitzhugh Road Historic District. Vice Chair Bobel seconded the motion which carried 4 to 0. Historic Preservation Commission April 4, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 CLOSED SESSION The Commission has the right to adjourn into closed session on any item on this agenda and at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by law or by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation With Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation Regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberation Regarding Prospective Gifts), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits), and 551.087 (Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations), and 551.089 (Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits). Any final action or vote on any Closed Session item will be taken in Open Session. UPCOMING MEETINGS Historic Preservation Commission Meetings May 2, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. June 6, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. July 11, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. City Council Meetings April 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. May 7, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. May 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. June 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Bassett to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Hunt seconded the motion which carried 4 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission April 4, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3