Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Thursday, July 06, 2023, at 4:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Erickson called the meeting to order at 4:22 p.m. Commission Members present were: Dean Erickson, Chair Ashley Bobel, Vice Chair Delbert Bassett Haley Hunt Commission Members absent were: Minnie Glosson-Needham Steve Mallett Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were: City Administrator Michelle Fischer Planning Director Tory Carpenter Deputy City Secretary Cathy Gieselman City Planner 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 6, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 MINUTES 1. Approval of the June 6, 2023, Historic Preservation Commission special meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Hunt to approve the June 6, 2023, Historic Preservation Commission special meeting minutes with the correction to item 3 “d” (COA2023-0003) which was incorrectly listed as “c”. Vice Chair Bobel seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. BUSINESS 2. Public hearing and consideration of conditional approval of COA2023- 0004: Application for Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition and removal of a non-contributing existing storage shed at 301 Old Fitzhugh Road in the Old Fitzhugh Road Historic District. Applicant: Rebeca Sager a. Presentation – Applicant was not present, no presentation. b. Staff Report – Warlan Rivera presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of a COA with the following conditions: Necessary permits shall be obtained from the City of Dripping Springs, including Demolition Permit (if required). Confirm all Permit requirements with City staff. c. Public Hearing - No one spoke during the Public Hearing. d. COA2023-0004 - A motion was made by Commissioner Bobel to approve with staff conditions and recommendations, COA2023-0004: Application for Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition and removal of a non-contributing existing storage shed at 301 Old Fitzhugh Road in the Old Fitzhugh Road Historic District. Commissioner Bassett seconded the motion which carried 4 to 0. COMMITTEE REPORTS – None 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. Historic Preservation Commission July 6, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 UPCOMING MEETINGS Historic Preservation Commission Meetings August 3, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. September 7, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. October 5,2023, at 4:00 p.m. City Council Meetings July 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. August 1, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. August 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. September 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Bobel to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Hunt seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission July 6, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3