Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers 511 Mercer Street – Dripping Springs, Texas Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 4:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Commissioner Gwyn Sommerfeld was sworn in. With a quorum of commissioners present, Chair Erickson called the meeting to order at 4:32 p.m. Commission Members Dean Erickson, Chair Ashley Bobel, Vice Chair Delbert Bassett arrived at 4:32 Haley Hunt (absent) Steve Mallett (absent) Richard Moore (absent) Gwyn Sommerfeld Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials City Administrator Michelle Fischer Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian Deputy City Attorney Aniz Alani City Secretary Diana Boone People and Communications Director Lisa Sullivan Visitor Bureau Manager Pam King Architectural Consultant Meredith Johnson, MSHP 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 speakregarding issues not on the agenda and two (2) minutes per item on the agenda 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 City Council must present the documents to the City Secretary or City Attorney providing at least seven (7) copies; if seven (7) 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 Mayor 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 MINUTES 1. Approval of the June 6, 2024, Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Bobel and seconded by Commissioner Bassett to approve the minutes for the June 6, 2024 Historic Preservation Commission meeting. The motion to approve carried unanimously 4 to 0. BUSINESS AGENDA 2. Public hearing and consideration of approval of COA2024-011: Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for Phase 1 Stabilization of the home located at 100 Old Fitzhugh Rd in the Old Fitzhugh Rd Historic District. Applicant: Pamela Bosco. 1. Presentation Architectural Consultant Meredith Johnson presented the project overview on behalf of the applicant. Presentation is on file. 2. Staff Report 3. Public Hearing No one spoke during the public hearing. 4. COA2024-0011 A motion was made by Commissioner Bassett and seconded by Commissioner Bobel to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for Phase 1 Stabilization of the home located at 100 Old Fitzhugh Rd., with the condition that it meets city requirements. The motion to approve with conditions carried unanimously 4 to 0. 3. Presentation on Stars of Dripping Springs Public Art Project. Lisa Sullivan, People & Communications Director Visitors Bureau Manager Pam King presented the project. Presentation is on file. This is a multi-year public art project. Phase 1 will begin with 6 stars. The first star will be placed at City Hall, Mercer Street is to follow. The unveiling of the stars is scheduled for December 4, 2024. 4. Update on Downtown Restrooms Project. Michelle Fischer, City Administrator City Administrator Michelle Fischer presented the item. No action was taken. 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. The Historic Preservation Commission did not meet in Closed Session. UPCOMING MEETINGS Historic Preservation Commission Meetings August 1, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. September 5, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. October 3, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. City Council Meetings July 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. August 6, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. August 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. September 3, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Commissioner Bobel and seconded by Commissioner Bassett. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 4 to 0. The meeting was adjourned at 5:12 p.m.