Historic Preservation Commission

City of San Marcos Regular Meeting Historic Preservation Commission November 3, 2022, 5:45 PM City Hall, Council Chambers 630 East Hopkins Street The Commission member presiding over the meeting will be present at this location. 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. If attending in person, no sign up is required. MINUTES 1. Consider approval, by motion, of the October 6, 2022 regular meeting minutes. ACTION ITEM 2. Consideration of Recommendation Resolution 2022-02RR, recommending the City Council support a proposal to amend the name and update the narrative of the Charles S. Cock House, a local historic landmark, to recognize all historically significant owners of the building.  PUBLIC HEARINGS Written comments or requests to join in a public hearing must be sent to hpcommission@sanmarcostx.gov 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. Please indicate if you would like to speak in person. If attending in person, no sign up is required. 3. HPC-22-27 (1017 West Hopkins Street) Hold a public hearing and consider a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness by Heidi Haddock, on behalf of Jon Curlee, to allow various exterior alterations, which include but are not limited to, removal of the wooden picket fence along the front property line, removal of existing wooden windows along the southwest side façade and rear façade to convert the existing sunroom to a living space, relocation of existing wood windows at the rear of the property to the new living space, removal of existing wooden windows along the rear façade to convert the rear sunroom to a useable space, and installation of new metal skirting around the home. UPDATES 4. Updates on the following: a. HPC Committee Reports Concerning Recent Activities b. Grant Opportunities and Updates c. Dunbar School Home Economics Building Restoration Progress d. Upcoming Events and Training Opportunities DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Discussion regarding local landmark plaques and provide feedback to staff. 6. Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Date Calendar, and provide feedback to staff. 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 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.