Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Thursday, July 01, 2021 at 4:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Commission Members present were: Bruce Lewis, Chair Ashley Bobel Dean Erickson (arrived at 4:07 p.m.) Minnie Glosson-Needham Tim Brown Commission Members absent were: Emilie Kopp, Vice Chair Jean Reimers Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials City Administrator Michelle Fischer Senior Planner Amanda Padilla Planning Assistant Alicia Lundy-Morse Planning Assistant Warlan Rivera 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. Historic Preservation Commission July 1, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 MINUTES 1. Discuss and consider approval of the June 10, 2021, Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Bobel to approve the June 10, 2021, Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting minutes. Commissioner Glosson-Needham seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. BUSINESS 2. Discuss and consider approval of COA2021-0004: an Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for an exterior remodel at 499 Hays Street. Applicant: James & Tiyanya Weippert. Keenan Smith presented the staff report which is on file. A motion was made by Commissioner Erickson to approve COA2021-0004: an Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for an exterior remodel at 499 Hays Street with the condition that the windows be consistent with preexisting conditions. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. 3. Presentation and update regarding approved COA2021-0002: an application for Certificate of Appropriateness for Rehabilitation and Exterior Alterations of a Historic Resource, Demolition of a Non-Contributing Vestibule, and Demolition and Reconstruction of a Garage for property located at 264 College Street. Keenan Smith presented the updated which is on file. 4. Discuss and consider possible action regarding proposed Certificate of Appropriateness Application for Cluster Mailbox Unit Installation at City Hall, located at 511 Mercer Street, and discussion of other possible locations for Cluster Mailbox Units for Mercer Street Historic District Businesses & Residents. Applicant: Michelle Fischer, City Administrator. Michelle Fischer presented the staff report which is on file. Vicky Lewis spoke regarding the item and will work with business owners on location of the unit; and which business owners would like to participate. No action was taken regarding this item. COMMITTEE REPORTS No Committee reports at this time. 5. Landscape Improvements Committee Commissioners Minnie Glosson-Needham and Jean Reimers Historic Preservation Commission July 1, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3  6. Parking Lot Improvements Committee Commissioners Dean Erickson and Tim Brown 7. Historic District Signage & Banner Committee Commissioners Ashley Bobel and Emilie Kopp 8. Website Committee Commissioner Emilie Kopp 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. UPCOMING MEETINGS Historic Preservation Commission Meetings August 5, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. September 2, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. October 7, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. City Council Meetings July 6, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. July 20, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Brown to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Erickson seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at XXXX. Historic Preservation Commission July 1, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3