Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting

Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Dripping Springs City Hall 511 Mercer Street – Dripping Springs, Texas Thursday, June 05, 2025, at 4:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL With a quorum of commissioners present, Chair Erickson called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Commission Members Present Dean Erickson, Chair Ashley Bobel, Vice Chair Delbert Bassett Steve Mallett Richard Moore Gwyn Sommerfeld Commission Members Absent Haley Hunt Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials City Administrator Michelle Fischer Deputy City Attorney Aniz Alani City Secretary Diana Boone Planning Director Tory Carpenter Ellis Mumford-Russell Post Oak Preservation Solutions Consultant 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. Pam Weinhammer introduced herself and mentioned that she had applied to be on the commission. MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the April 3, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Bobel and seconded by Commissioner Mallett, to approve the April 3, 2025 meeting minutes. The motion to approve carried unanimously 6 to 0. BUSINESS AGENDA 2. Public hearing, discussion, and consideration of approval of COA2025-003, a Certificate of Appropriateness for the adaptive reuse and rehabilitation of the existing building, and the construction of parking spaces, a concrete driveway and accessible pathways to building entrances, a porch, and a wood deck at 215 Old Fitzhugh Rd, Tract 1 in the Old Fitzhugh Road Historic District. Applicant: Carole Crumley a. Presentation Applicant Carole Crumley presented and remained in the audience to answer questions. b. Staff Report Ellis Mumford-Russell with Post Oak Preservation Solutions presented and recommended approval with the condition that signage be approved by the City via Sign Permit application. c. Public Hearing No one spoke during the Public Hearing. d. COA2025-003 A motion was made by Commissioner Mallett and seconded by Commissioner Moore, to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness with staff recommendations. The motion to approve carried unanimously 6 to 0. 3. Presentation of findings for the Mercer Street and Hays Street Historic District Resurvey. Ellis Mumford-Russell, Post Oak Preservation Solutions. This report was presented by Ellis Mumford-Russell with Post Oak Preservation Solutions. No action was taken. 4. Public hearing, discussion, and possible action regarding the Historic Preservation Commission's Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Recommendation A motion was made by Commissioner Bobel and seconded by Commissioner Mallett, to approve the Historic Preservation Commission’s FY 2026 Budget as presented. The motion  to approve carried unanimously 6 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. No Closed Session was held. ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Mallett and seconded by Commissioner Bobel, to adjourn the meeting. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 6 to 0. The meeting adjourned at 4:42 p.m.