Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · June 4, 2026
Agenda
Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting
Dripping Springs City Hall
511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, Texas
Thursday, June 04, 2026, at 4:00 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Commission Members
Dean Erickson, Chair
Ashley Bobel, Vice Chair
Delbert Bassett
Pamela Weinhammer
Steve Mallett
Richard Moore
Gwyn Sommerfeld
Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
City Attorney Aniz Alani
Planning Director Tory Carpenter
Senior Planner Sara Varvarigos
City Secretary Diana Boone
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.
MINUTES
1. Consider approval of the May 7, 2026 Historic Preservation Commission regular
meeting minutes.
BUSINESS AGENDA
2. Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on COA 2026-003: a Certificate of
Appropriateness for a shed to office conversion located at 766 Old Fitzhugh Rd in the
Old Fitzhugh Historic District. Applicant: Haley Hunt, Haus of Jayne.
a. Applicant Presentation
b. Staff Report
c. Public Hearing
d. COA 2026-003
3. Workshop to facilitate the Historic Preservation Commission's review of proposed
amendments to the City of Dripping Springs' Historic Preservation Ordinance and
Historic District Ordinance. The Commission will provide additional input about
proposed amendments to Chapter 30, Exhibit A, Section 4, Divisions 2 and 3, and
Chapter 30, Exhibit E, Zoning Use Regulations Charts, of the City's Code of Ordinances
to City Staff.
a. Staff Presentation on additional updates to Draft Ordinance revisions
b. Commission feedback on proposed updates
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), 551.0761 (Deliberation
Regarding Critical Infrastructure Facility), 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.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Historic Preservation Commission Meetings
July 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
August 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
September 3, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
June 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
June 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
July 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
July 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
August 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
August 11, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. (Budget Workshop)
August 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
I certify that this public meeting is posted in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Open
Meetings. This meeting agenda is posted on the bulletin board at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall,
located at 511 Mercer Street, and on the City website at, www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on May 27,
2026 at 4:00 PM.
Diana Boone, 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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