Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · March 5, 2020
Minutes
Historic Preservation Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
March 5, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was held Thursday, February 6, 2020 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
Emilie Kopp, Vice Chair
Dean Erickson
Jean Reimers
Ashley Bobel (arrived at 4:13 p.m.)
Commission Members absent were:
Melissa Starr
Minnie Glosson-Needham
City Staff/Appointed Officials present were:
Michelle Fischer, City Administrator
Amanda Padilla, Senior City Planner
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. (Section 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 551, Government Code, Section 551.007)
No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
III. MINUTES
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A. Discuss and consider approval of the February 6, 2020 Historic Preservation
Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.
A motion was made by Commissioner Erickson to approve the February 6, 2020 Historic
Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. Commissioner Reimers seconded the
motion which carried unanimously, 4-0
IV. BUSINESS
A. Discuss and consider approval of COA2020-002: an Application for Certificate of
Appropriateness for property located at 101 College Street, Dripping Springs, Texas
(commonly known at Short Mama's House) and regarding the Additional Accessory
Structures.
Applicant: Joanne Cicala and Gordon Inscore
1. Presentation
No one presented a presentation.
2. Staff Report
Keenan Smith presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval with
following conditions:
1. Architectural Materials & Details to match existing Garage as closely as possible
2. Protection and Preservation of existing hardwood trees
3. Obtain City Permits required (Site Development, Building Permit, Lighting,
Signage, etc.)
3. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
4. Certificate of Appropriateness
A motion was made by Commissioner Erickson to approve COA2020-0002: An Application
for Certificate of Appropriateness for property located at 101 College Street, Dripping
Springs, Texas (commonly known at Short Mama's House) and regarding the Additional
Accessory Structures with staff conditions. Commissioner Kopp seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 5 to 0.
B. Presentation and possible action regarding the draft Explore Historic Dripping
Springs Brochure.
Ben Steckbeck, Mixtape Agency
Commissioner Kopp presented the item and provided an update on the Explore Historic
Dripping Springs Brochure.
Commissioner Kopp directed Staff to verify addresses in the brochure.
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C. Presentation and discussion regarding the Historic Preservation Commission budget
request recommendation related to the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget.
Michelle Fischer discussed with the Commission the new changes in State Law. She
presented an updated timeline for the budget.
Commissioner Erickson and Chair Lewis were appointed to the Historic Preservation
Commission Budget Committee.
V. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Parking Lot Improvements Committee
Commissioners Dean Erickson and Minnie Glosson-Needham
Commissioner Erickson updated the Commission on the parking lot improvements. The Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Board is working on a Parking initiative that may impact the
parking lot improvements.
B. Landscape Improvements Committee
Commissioners Minnie Glosson-Needham and Jean Reimers
No update.
C. Brochure / Printing and Website Committee
Vice Chair Emilie Kopp
This item was previously discussed.
D. Historic District Signage & Banner Committee
Commissioners Melissa Starr and Ashley Bobel
No update.
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
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April 2, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
May 7, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
June 4, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
HPC 2020 Meeting Calendar
B. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
March 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
March 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
April 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
April 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
VIII. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Commissioner Erickson to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Reimers
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 4:41 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting
Thursday, March 05, 2020 at 4:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, TX 78620
AMENDED
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 StajjlAppointed Officials:
Michelle Fischer, City Administrator
Amanda Padilla, Senior City Planner
Keenan Smith, Historic Preservation Consultant
Ben Steckbeck, Mixtape Agency
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 ofCitizens. The Commission may limit the total amount oftime 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. (Section 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 551, Government Code, Section 551.007)
III. MINUTES
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A. Discuss and consider approval of the February 6, 2020 Historic Preservation
Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.
IV. BUSINESS
A. Discuss and consider approval of COA2020-002: an Application for Certificate of
Appropriateness for property located at 101 College Street, Dripping Springs, Texas
(commonly known at Short Mama's House) and regarding the Additional Accessory
Structures.
Applicant: Joanne Cicala and Gordon Inscore
B. Presentation and possible action regarding the draft Explore Historic Dripping
Springs Brochure.
Ben Steckbeck, Mixtape Agency
C. Presentation and discussion regarding the Historic Preservation Commission budget
request recommendation related to the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget.
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 Babel
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. 07 6 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551. 086 (Economic Development). The
Historic Preservation Commission/or 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
April 2, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
May 7, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
June 4, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
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B. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
March 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop I 6:30 Regular Meeting)
March 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
April 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop I 6:30 Regular Meeting)
April 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
VIII. ADJOURN
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. In addition, the Commission may consider a vote to excuse the absence of
any Commission Member ji-om this meeting.
I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on March 2, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.
This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for auxiliary aids and services must be
made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (512) 858-4725.
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City of Dripping Springs
Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting
Thursday, March 05, 2020 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 StajjlAppointed Officials:
Michelle Fischer, City Administrator
Amanda Padilla, Senior City Planner
Keenan Smith, Historic Preservation Consultant
Ben Steckbeck, Mixtape Agency
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 ofCitizens. The Commission may limit the total amount oftime 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. (Section 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 551, Government Code, Section 551.007)
III. MINUTES
A. Discuss and consider approval of the February 6, 2020 Historic Preservation
Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.
IV. BUSINESS
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A. Presentation and possible action regarding the draft Explore Historic Dripping
Springs Brochure.
Ben Steckbeck, Mixtape Agency
B. Presentation and discussion regarding the Historic Preservation Commission budget
request recommendation related to the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget.
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 ofthis 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
April 2, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
May 7, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
June 4, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
B. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
March 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop/ 6:30 Regular Meeting)
March 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
April 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop/ 6:30 Regular Meeting)
April 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
VIII. ADJOURN
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
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Texas Codes. Annotated. In addition, the Commission may consider a vote to excuse the absence of
any Commission Member fl-om this meeting.
I certify that this notice of meeting was posted al the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on February 28, 2020 at 3:15 p.m.
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This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for auxiliary aids and services must be
made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (512) 858-4725.
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