Historic Preservation Commission

City of San Marcos Regular Meeting Agenda Historic Preservation Commission March 6, 2025, 6:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers 630 East Hopkins Street The Commission member presiding over the meeting will be present at this location. This will be a hybrid (in-person/virtual) meeting. To view the 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. Citizen Comment Period: Persons wishing to participate/speak remotely (online) during the Citizen Comment Period must email hpcommission@sanmarcostx.gov no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Written comments received prior to 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be emailed to the Commissioners. Written comments received after the deadline will be provided to the Commissioners at the meeting. Those wishing to speak in person may sign up in advance or appear in the City Council chambers at the time the item is called. Comments shall have a time limit of three minutes each and speakers must state their name. MINUTES 1. Consider approval, by motion, of the February 6, 2025 regular meeting minutes. ACTION ITEM 2. Consider filling a vacancy on the Historic Preservation Plan Steering Committee.  UPDATES 3. Updates on the following: a. Historic Preservation Plan Update b. HPC Committee Reports Concerning Recent Activities c. Grant Opportunities and Updates d. Dunbar School Home Economics Building Restoration Progress e. Upcoming Events and Training Opportunities DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion regarding the local historic landmarks and local historic districts designation process along with alternatives to designation and provide feedback to staff. ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS: 5. Historic Preservation Commission Chairperson 6. Historic Preservation Commission Vice Chairperson IV. 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. IV. 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.