Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · December 5, 2019
Minutes
Historic Preservation Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
December 5, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was held Thursday, December 5, 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
Commission Members absent were:
Emilie Kopp, Vice Chair
Melissa Starr
City Staff/Appointed Officials present were:
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 4:00 p.m.
II. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
Each member of the public who desires to address the Historic Preservation Commission regarding
any item for an open meeting may do so immediately before or during the Commission's consideration
of that item. Citizens wishing to discuss matters not contained within the current agenda may do so,
but only during Presentation of Citizens. The Commission may limit the total amount of time the public
may speak on a given item. Members of the public requiring the assistance of a translator will be
given twice the amount of time as a member of the public who does not require the assistance of a
translator to address the Commission. The Commission may not prohibit public criticism of the
governmental body, including criticism of any act, omission, policy, procedure, program, or service.
This does not apply to public criticism that is otherwise prohibited by law. It is the request of the
Commission that members of the public wishing to speak on item(s) on the agenda with a noticed
Public Hearing hold their comments until the item(s) are presented for consideration. Speakers are
encouraged to sign in. (Section1. Subchapter A, Chapter 551, Government Code, Section 551.007)
No one spoke during the Presentation of Citizens.
III. MINUTES
A. Discuss and consider approval of the November 7, 2019 Historic Preservation
Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Erickson to approve the November 7, 2019 Historic
Preservation Commission regular meeting minutes. Commissioner Glosson-Needham
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
IV. BUSINESS
A. Discuss and consider approval of COA2019-0008: an Application for Certificate of
Appropriateness regarding residential development for property located at 102 South
Bluff Street, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Applicant, Jon Thompson
1. Presentation
The Applicant requested to postpone COA2019-0008 to January 2nd, 2020 Historic
Preservation Commission meeting.
Jon Thompson, Sheila Jetton-Hartman, and Patty and Randy Lawrence attended the meeting
and presented their item to the Commission.
The applicant is proposing to subdivide the original Alva Haydon Homestead into two lots.
The existing parcel will retain the Haydon Homestead and some outbuildings, unaltered, and
is not a part of this COA. A new lot is to be created from the remainder of the property and
is the site for the proposed “infill” residential development, which is the focus of this COA.
2. Staff Report
Keenan Smith presented his staff report to the commission, which is on file. Staff
recommends that the Commission Postpone the Certificate of Appropriateness to the next
meeting, so that staff may obtain some additional information from the applicant.
3. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
4. Certificate of Appropriateness
A motion was made by Commissioner Erickson to Postpone COA2019-0008: an
Application for Certificate of Appropriateness regarding residential development for
property located at 102 South Bluff Street, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 to the January 2nd.
2020 Historic Preservation Meeting. Commissioner Glosson-Needham seconded the motion
which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
V. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Parking Lot Improvements Committee
Commissioners Dean Erickson and Minnie Glosson-Needham
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The committee has nothing to report at this time.
B. Landscape Improvements Committee
Commissioners Minnie Glosson-Needham and Jean Reimers
The committee has nothing to report at this time; they are waiting for Christmas decorations
to be removed to move forward.
C. Brochure / Printing and Website Committee
Vice Chair Emilie Kopp
The committee has nothing to report at this time.
D. Historic District Signage & Banner Committee
Commissioners Melissa Starr and Ashley Bobel
The committee has nothing to report at this time.
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
January 2, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
February 6, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
March 5, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
B. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
December 10, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
December 17, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
January 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
January 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
VIII. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Commissioner Glosson-Needham to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner
Bobel seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 5 to 0.
The regular meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting
Thursday, December 05, 2019 at 4:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, TX 78620
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Commission Members:
Bruce Lewis, Chair
Emilie Kopp, Vice Chair
Ashley Bobe!
Dean Erickson
Minnie Glosson-Needham
Jean Reimers
Melissa Starr
City Staff/Appointed Officials:
Michelle Fischer, City Administrator
Amanda Padilla, City Planner II
Keenan Smith, Historic Preservation Consultant
II. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
Each member of the public who desires to address the Historic Preservation Commission regarding
any item for an open meeting may do so immediately before or during the Commission's
consideration of that item. Citizens wishing to discuss matters not contained within the current
agenda may do so, but only during Presentation of Citizens. The Commission may limit the total
amount of time the public may speak on a given item. Members of the public requiring the
assistance ofa translator will be given twice the amount of time as a member of the public who does
not require the assistance of a translator to address the Commission. The Commission may not
prohibit public criticism of the governmental body, including criticism of any act, omission, policy,
procedure, program, or service. This does not apply to public criticism that is otherwise prohibited
by law. It is the request of the Commission that members of the public wishing to speak on item(s)
on the agenda with a noticed Public Hearing hold their comments until the item(s) are presented for
consideration. Speakers are encouraged to sign in. (Section] . Subchapter A, Chapter 551,
Government Code, Section 551.007)
III. MINUTES
A. Discuss and consider approval of the November 7, 2019 Historic Preservation
Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.
IV. BUSINESS
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A. Discuss and consider approval of COA2019-0008: an Application for Certificate of
Appropriateness regarding residential development for property located at 102 South
Bluff Street, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Applicant, Jon Thompson
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report
3. Public Hearing
4. Certificate of Appropriateness
V. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Parking Lot Improvements Committee
Commissioners Dean Erickson and Minnie Glosson-Needham
B. Landscape Improvements Committee
Commissioners Minnie Glosson-Needham and Jean Reimers
C. Brochure/ Printing and Website Committee
Vice Chair Emilie Kopp
D. Historic District Signage & Banner Committee
Commissioners Melissa Starr and Ashley Bobel
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.
VII. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. Historic Preservation Commission Meetings
January 2, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
February 6, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
March 5, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
B. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
December 10, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop/ 6:30 Regular Meeting)
December 17, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
January 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop/ 6:30 Regular Meeting)
January 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
VIII. ADJOURN
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IX. TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT PUBLIC NOTIFICATION & POSTING OF MEETING
All agenda items listed above are eligible for discussion and action unless otherwise specifically
noted. This notice of meeting is posted in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code,
Vernon's Texas Codes. Annotated.
I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on November 26, 2019 at 3:00 p.m.
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