Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting

Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Dripping Springs ISD Center for Learning and Leadership Maple Room, 300 Sportsplex Drive – Dripping Springs, Texas Thursday, October 03, 2024, at 4:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL With a quorum of commissioners present, Chair Erickson called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Commission Members (all present) Dean Erickson, Chair Ashley Bobel, Vice Chair Delbert Bassett Haley Hunt Steve Mallett Richard Moore Gwyn Sommerfeld Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials City Administrator Michelle Fischer Deputy City Attorney Aniz Alani Planning Director Tory Carpenter City Secretary Diana Boone Ellis Mumford-Russell, Post Oak Preservation Solutions PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS A member of the public that wishes to address the Commission on any issue, regardless of whether it is posted on this agenda, may do so during Presentation of Citizens. It is the request of the Commission that individuals wishing to speak on agenda items with a public hearing hold their comments until the item is being considered. Individuals are allowed two (2) minutes each to speak regarding issues not on the agenda and two (2) minutes per item on the agenda and may not cede or pool time. Those requiring the assistance of a translator will be allowed additional time to speak. Individuals are not required to sign in; however, it is encouraged. Individuals that wish to share documents with the Commission must present the documents to the City Secretary or City Attorney providing at least eight (8) copies; if eight (8) copies are not provided, the Commission will receive the documents the following day. Audio Video presentations will not be accepted during Presentation of Citizens. By law no action shall be taken during Presentation of Citizens; however, the Chair may provide a statement of specific factual information, recitation of existing policy, or direction or referral to staff. No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens. MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the July 11, 2024 Historic Preservation Commission meeting minutes. A motion was made by Vice Chair Bobel and seconded by Commissioner Bassett, to approve the July 11, 2024 meeting minutes. The motion to approve carried unanimously 7 to 0. BUSINESS AGENDA 2. Public hearing, discussion, and consideration of approval of COA 2024-0014, a Certificate of Appropriateness for the new construction of a commercial building with a postal facility, tenant lease space, and associated outdoor improvements at 28485 Ranch Road 12 in the Old Fitzhugh Rd. Historic District. Applicant: Rena & Alex Gabrielides 1. Presentation Architect Kevin Herron presented on behalf of the applicant. 2. Staff Report Presented by Ellis Mumford-Russell with Post Oak Preservation Solutions. Staff recommends approval as submitted. 3. Public Hearing No one spoke during the Public Hearing. 4. COA2024-0014 A motion was made by Commissioner Mallet and seconded by Vice Chair Bobel, to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness as submitted. The motion to approve carried unanimously 7 to 0. 3. Public hearing, discussion, and consideration of approval of COA2024-0015, a revised Certificate of Appropriateness for the rehabilitation and addition to the Stephenson Building located at 101 Old Fitzhugh Rd., in the Mercer Street Historic District. Applicant: City of Dripping Springs, Texas. 1. Presentation & Staff Report City Administrator Michelle Fischer presented. Staff recommends approval as submitted. 2. Public Hearing No one spoke during the Public Hearing. 3. COA2024-0015  A motion was made by Vice Chair Bobel and seconded by Commissioner Hunt, to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness as submitted. The motion to approve carried unanimously 7 to 0. 4. Discuss and consider approval of possible City collaboration with the Dripping Springs High School Historic Club. Commissioner Moore suggested having the student club present to the Commission. No action was taken. CLOSED SESSION The Commission has the right to adjourn into closed session on any item on this agenda and at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by law or by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation With Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation Regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberation Regarding Prospective Gifts), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits), and 551.087 (Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations), and 551.089 (Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits). Any final action or vote on any Closed Session item will be taken in Open Session. The commission did not meet in Closed Session. ADJOURN A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Vice Chair Bobel and seconded by Commissioner Bassett. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 7 to 0. The meeting adjourned at 5:09 p.m.