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, November 07, 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 4:03 PM. Commission Members Present: Dean Erickson, Chair Ashley Bobel, Vice Chair Richard Moore Gwyn Sommerfeld Commission Members Absent: Delbert Bassett Haley Hunt Steve Mallett Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials City Administrator Michelle Fischer Deputy City Attorney Aniz Alani Planning Director Tory Carpenter City Secretary Diana Boone Visitors Bureau Manager Pam King People & Communications Director Lisa Sullivan 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. Discuss and consider approval of the October 3, 2024 Historic Preservation Commission meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Bobel and seconded by Commissioner Moore, to approve the October 3, 2024 meeting minutes. The motion to approve carried unanimously 4 to 0. BUSINESS AGENDA 2. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for COA2024-0016: Thai-To-Go Food Truck, located at 301 W. US 290 in the Hays Street Historic District. Applicant: Tye Casas. 1. Presentation No presentation. Applicant was not present. 2. Staff Report Ellis Mumford-Russell with Post Oak Preservation presented and recommended approval as submitted. 3. Public Hearing No one spoke during the Public Hearing. 4. COA2024-0016 A motion was made by Commissioner Moore and seconded by Commissioner Bobel, to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness as submitted. The motion to approve carried unanimously 4 to 0. 3. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for COA2024-0017: Stars of Dripping Springs Public Art Project, located in the Mercer Street Right of Way and nearby Property, in the Mercer Street Historic District. Applicant: Lisa Sullivan, City of Dripping Springs People & Communications Director. 1. Presentation Applicant, City of Dripping Springs People & Communications Director Lisa Sullivan presented and Visitors Bureau Manager Pam King was present in the audience. 2. Staff Report City Administrator Michelle Fischer presented and recommended approval.  3. Public Hearing No one spoke during the Public Hearing. 4. COA2024-0017 A motion was made by Commissioner Bobel and seconded by Commissioner Moore, to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness as submitted. The motion to approve carried unanimously 4 to 0. 4. Discuss and consider approval of the 2025 Historic Preservation Commission calendar. A motion was made by Commissioner Bobel and seconded by Commissioner Moore, to approve the 2025 Meeting Calendar with correction to the year. The motion to approve the calendar carried unanimously 4 to 0. 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 Chair Erickson moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:22 PM.