Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · August 4, 2022
Minutes
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Thursday, August 04, 2022 at 4:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
With a quorum of the Commission present, Vice Chair Erickson called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m.
Commission Members present were:
Dean Erickson, Vice Chair
Delbert Bassett
Ashley Bobel
Minnie Glosson-Needham
Haley Hunt
Steve Mallett
Nichole Prescott (arrived at 4:11 p.m.)
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were:
Planning Director Howard Koontz
Senior Planner Tory Carpenter
Planning Assistant Warlan Rivera
Architectural Consultant Keenan Smith
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.
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BUSINESS
1. Public hearing and consideration of approval of COA2022-0002: Application for
Certificate of Appropriateness for a permanent food trailer to be located at 501 Old
Fitzhugh Road, Dripping Springs, Texas, and commonly known as Sidecar Tasting
Room. Applicant: Nate Pruitt
a. Applicant Presentation – Applicant was not present at the meeting.
b. Staff Report – Keenan Smith presented the staff report which is on file. Staff
recommends approval of the application.
c. Public Hearing – No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
d. COA2022-0002 – A motion was made by Commissioner Mallett to approve
COA2022-0002: Application for Certificate of Appropriateness for a permanent food
trailer to be located at 501 Old Fitzhugh Road, Dripping Springs, Texas, and commonly
known as Sidecar Tasting Room with the condition that the applicant maintain the same
location and size per the application. Commissioner Hunt seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 7 to 0.
2. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the Appointment of Officers, chair
and/or vice chair, to the Historic Preservation Commission for terms ending June 30,
2022.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mallett to appoint Dean Erickson as Chair and Ashley
Bobel as Vice Chair for terms ending June 30, 2023. Commissioner Bobel seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 7 to 0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Nothing to report at this time.
3. Landscape Improvements Committee
Commissioner Minnie Glosson-Needham
4. Parking Lot Improvements Committee
Commissioner Dean Erickson
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.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
Historic Preservation Commission Meetings
September 1, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
October 8, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
November 3, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
August 9, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
August 16, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
August 23, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
August 30, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Commissioner Bassett to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Mallett seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 7 to 0.
This meeting was adjourned at 4:41 p.m.
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Agenda
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Thursday, August 04, 2022 at 4:00 PM
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Commission Members
Dean Erickson, Vice Chair
Delbert Bassett
Ashley Bobel
Minnie Glosson-Needham
Haley Hunt
Steve Mallett
Nichole Prescott
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Senior Planner Tory Carpenter
Planning Assistant Warlan Rivera
Architectural Consultant Keenan Smith
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)
BUSINESS
1. Public hearing and consideration of approval of COA2022-0002: Application for
Certificate of Appropriateness for a permanent food trailer to be located at 501 Old
Fitzhugh Road, Dripping Springs, Texas, and commonly known as Sidecar Tasting
Room. Applicant: Nate Pruitt
a. Applicant Presentation
b. Staff Report
c. Public Hearing
d. COA2022-0002
2. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the Appointment of Officers, chair
and/or vice chair, to the Historic Preservation Commission for terms ending June 30,
2022.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
3. Landscape Improvements Committee
Commissioner Minnie Glosson-Needham
4. Parking Lot Improvements Committee
Commissioner Dean Erickson
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.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Historic Preservation Commission Meetings
September 1, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
October 8, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
November 3, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
August 9, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
August 16, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
August 23, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
August 30, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
ADJOURN
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
Commissioner for absence from 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 August 29, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.
City Secretary
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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