Historic Preservation Commission
Regular MeetingSan Marcos, TX · November 4, 2021
Agenda
City of San Marcos
Regular Meeting
Historic Preservation Commission
November 4, 2021, 5:45 PM
City Council Chambers
630 East Hopkins Street
Due to COVID-19, this will be a hybrid (in-person/virtual) meeting. For more
information on how to observe the virtual meeting, please visit:
https://sanmarcostx.gov/2861/Historic-Preservation-Commission-VideosA
The Historic Preservation Commission may adjourn into executive session to consider any item on the agenda if a matter
is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. An announcement will be made on the basis for the Executive
Session discussion. The Historic Preservation Commission may also publicly discuss any item listed on this agenda for
Executive Session.
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. 30 Minute Citizen Comment Period: Persons wishing to participate (speak) during the
citizen comment period must submit their written comments to
hpcommission@sanmarcostx.gov no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the day of the meeting.
A call-in number to join by phone or link will be provided for participation on a mobile device,
laptop or desktop computer. Timely submitted comments will be read aloud during the citizen
comment portion of the meeting. Comments shall have a time limit of three minutes each.
Any threatening, defamatory or other similar comments prohibited by Chapter 2 of the San
Marcos City Code will not be read. Please indicate if you would like to speak in person.
MINUTES
1. Consider approval, by motion, of the October 14, 2021 regular meeting minutes.
PRESENTATION
2. Receive a presentation from Izabella Nuckels and the students from the Materials
Conservation Lab at the University of Texas’ School of Architecture regarding the findings
of a materials sample taken from the Dunbar School Home Economics Building in
September.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Written comments or requests to join in a public hearing must be sent to
hpcommission@sanmarcostx.gov the day prior to the meeting and no later than 12:00 p.m.
(noon) on the day of the hearing. A call-in number to join by phone or link will be provided
for participation on a mobile device, laptop or desktop computer. Comments shall have a
time limit of three minutes each. Any threatening, defamatory or other similar comments
prohibited by Chapter 2 of the San Marcos City Code will not be read. Any additional
information regarding this virtual meeting may be found at the following link:
https://sanmarcostx.gov/2861/Historic-Preservation-Commission-VideosA. Please indicate if
you would like to speak in person.
3. HPC-21-16 (621 West San Antonio Street) Hold a public hearing and consider a request
for a Certificate of Appropriateness by Ron Balderach, on behalf of Stephen and Alicia
Dasso, to allow the replacement of the existing composition shingle roof with a standing
seam metal roof.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
4. Discussion regarding the narrative of the Merriman Cabin, a locally designated landmark,
and provide feedback.
5. Updates on the following:
a. Dunbar School Home Economics Building
b. Texas Historical Commission Certified Local Government Grant Application
IV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Board Members may provide requests for discussion items for a future agenda in accordance with
the board’s approved bylaws. (No further discussion will be held related to topics proposed until
they are posted on a future agenda in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.)
V. QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION WITH PRESS AND PUBLIC
This is an opportunity for the Press and Public to ask questions related to items on this agenda.
Persons wishing to participate remotely in the Q&A session must email
hpcommission@sanmarcostx.gov beginning the day prior to the meeting and before 12:00PM the day
of the meeting. A call-in number to join by phone or link will be provided for participation on a mobile
device, laptop or desktop computer. If attending in person, no sign up is required.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Notice of Assistance at the Public Meetings
The City of San Marcos is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable
modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. If requiring Sign
Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the
meeting date. Individuals who require auxiliary aids and services for this meeting should contact the
City of San Marcos ADA Coordinator at 512-393-8000 (voice) or call Texas Relay Service (TRS) by
dialing 7-1-1. Requests can also be faxed to 855-461-6674 or sent by e-mail to
ADArequest@sanmarcostx.gov.
For more information on the Historic Preservation Commission, please contact Alison Brake, Historic
Preservation Officer at 512.393.8232 or abrake@sanmarcostx.gov.
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