Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Thursday, January 07, 2021 at 4:00 PM MINUTES MEETING SPECIFIC VIDEOCONFERENCE INFORMATION Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86840723754?pwd=d2diNmx3L1JUUDBodlBRckNrZkN1dz09 Meeting ID: 868 4072 3754 Passcode: 044591 Dial Toll Free: 877 853 5257 US Toll-free 888 475 4499 US Toll-free Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcFZN17fM Join by Skype for Business: https://us02web.zoom.us/skype/86840723754 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Commission Members present were: Bruce Lewis, Chair Emilie Kopp, Vice Chair Ashley Bobel Dean Erickson Minnie Glosson-Needham Tim Brown Commission Member absent was: Jean Reimers Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were: City Administrator Michelle Fischer Senior Planner Amanda Padilla Planning Assistant Alicia Lundy-Morse Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian Architectural Consultant Keenan Smith With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission January 7, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 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 the Presentation of Citizens MINUTES 1. Discuss and consider approval of the December 3, 2020 Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion made by Commissioner Brown to approve the December 3, 2020 Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting minutes. Vice Chair Kopp seconded the motion which carried 6 to 0 . BUSINESS 2. Discuss and consider approval of COA2020-0009: Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a mobile food vendor to reside at 211 Mercer Street commonly known as Acopon Brewing. Applicant: John McIntosh Keenan Smith presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval with the condition that the applicant obtain any necessary permits from the city. Chair Lewis opened a public hearing on this item. Victoria Chips spoke in opposition to the COA stating that the mobile food truck is an eyesore and has concerns about it becoming a permanent structure. She has also submitted a list of neighbors that also oppose the mobile food truck, which is on file. Jean Reimers submitted a statement in opposition to the COA, stating that permanently allowing the food truck to stay is not good for the district. Kelli Tucker spoke in opposition to the COA, citing the lack of risk and interest in investing in the Community a food truck has rather than a brick and mortar location. Pam Owens spoke in support of the COA stating her concern with the lack of food choices on Mercer Street for the community and tourists. Historic Preservation Commission January 7, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4  A motion was made by Commissioner Brown to deny COA2020-0009: An application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a mobile food vendor to reside at 211 Mercer Street commonly known as Acopon Brewing. Commissioner Bobel seconded and the motion which carried 4 to 2, with Commissioner Erickson and Vice Chair Kopp opposed. COMMITTEE REPORTS 3. Parking Lot Improvements Committee Commissioners Dean Erickson and Tim Brown TIRZ Board is working on the drawings, which will be given to staff within the next month or so, which will then be presented to the Commission. 4. Landscape Improvements Committee – No update at this time. Commissioners Minnie Glosson-Needham and Jean Reimers 5. Brochure / Printing & Website Committee Commissioner Emilie Kopp Brochures are available. 6. Historic District Signage & Banner Committee Commissioners Ashley Bobel and Emilie Kopp Banners for Shop, Sip, and Stroll are going to be switched out soon. Via unanimous consent, the Commission returned to Presentation of Citizens at the request of staff. 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) Keenan Smith presented the final construction and inspection of Side Car Shed’s Certificate of Appropriateness that was previously approved with conditions. 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 Historic Preservation Commission January 7, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 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 enter Executive Session UPCOMING MEETINGS Historic Preservation Commission Meetings February 4, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. March 4, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. April 1, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. City Council Meetings January 12, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. January 19, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. February 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Bobel to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Glosson-Needham which carried unanimously 6 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 5:22 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission January 7, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4