Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes August 14, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. A Regular Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was held Wednesday, August 14, 2019 beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas. I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Commission Members present were: Bruce Lewis, Chair Ashley Bobel Dean Erickson Minnie Glosson-Needham Jean Reimers Melissa Starr Commission Members absent were: Emilie Kopp, Vice Chair City Staff/Appointed Officials: Michelle Fischer, City Administrator Amanda Padilla, City Planner II Keenan Smith, Historic Preservation Consultant With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. II. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS Floor open to discussion on any subject. No action may be taken by law. Citizens wishing to speak shall do so after being recognized by the Chair. The Chair may establish a time limit on each citizen wishing to speak. No one spoke during the Presentation of Citizens. III. MINUTES A. Discuss and consider approval of the Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of July 11, 2019. Commissioner Erickson made a motion to approve the July 11, 2019 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. Commissioner Glosson-Needham seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. IV. BUSINESS Historic Preservation Commission August 14, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3  A. Discuss and consider approval of COA2019-0006 Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new fence at 150 Old Fitzhugh Road, Jon Goss, Applicant 1. Presentation No presentation was given. 2. Staff Report Keenan Smith presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommended approval with two conditions: 1. Permits: Obtain any necessary Permits from the City of Dripping Springs. 2. Fencing Heights: Recommend 4’ maximum high at Old Fitzhugh Rd. frontage, 6’ high at sides & rear. 3. Public Hearing No one spoke during the public hearing. 4. Certificate of Appropriateness A motion was made by Commissioner Starr to approve the COA2019-0006 Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new fence at 150 Old Fitzhugh Road with staff recommendations. Commissioner Bobel seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 6 to 0. B. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution of Support regarding the TIRZ Old Fitzhugh Road Project. A motion was made to approve the Resolution of Support regarding the TIRZ Old Fitzhugh Road Project. Commissioner Starr seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 7 to 0. C. Update regarding Heritage Oaks Improvements Project located in the Mercer Street Historic District. Keenan Smith provided an update on the project. V. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Parking Lot Improvements Committee Commissioners Dean Erickson and Minnie Glosson-Needham Commissioner Erickson provided an update on the Committee. B. Brochure/Printing and Website Committee Michelle Fischer Historic Preservation Commission August 14, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3  Michelle Fisher provided an update on the Committee. C. Landscape Improvements Committee Commissioners Minnie Glosson-Needham and Jean Reimers Commissioner Glosson-Needham and Reimers provided an update on the Committee. D. Historic District Signage & Banner Committee Commissioners Melissa Starr and Ashley Bobel Commissioner Starr and Bobel provided an update on the Committee. VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Dripping Springs has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development). The Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Dripping Springs may act on any item listed in Executive Session in Open Session or move any item from Executive Session to Open Session for action. The Commission did not meet in Executive Session. VII. UPCOMING MEETINGS A. Historic Preservation Commission Meetings September 4, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. October 2, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. November 6, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. B. City Council & BOA Meetings August 13, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 p.m. Workshop / 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting) August 20, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. September 10, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 p.m. Workshop / 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting) September 17, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. VIII. ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Erickson to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Glosson- Needham seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 6 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 5:19 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission August 14, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3