Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting 08/06/2020 04:00 PM Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX

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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Commission Members:
Bruce Lewis, Chair
Emilie Kopp, Vice Chair
Ashley Bobel
Tim Brown
Dean Erickson
Minnie Glosson-Needham
Jean Reimers

Staff, Consultants and Elected/Appointed Officials:
Michelle Fischer, City Administrator/Historic Preservation Officer
Amanda Padilla, Senior Planner
Andrea Cunningham, City Secretary
Keenan Smith, Historic Preservation Consultant
Taline Manassian, Mayor Pro Tem

PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS

Each member of the public who desires to address the Historic Preservation Commission regarding any item for an open meeting  may do so immediately before or during the Commission's consideration of that item. Citizens wishing to discuss matters not contained within the current agenda may do so, but only during Presentation of Citizens. The Commission may limit the total amount of time the public may speak on a given item.  Members of the public requiring the assistance of a translator will be given twice the amount of time as a member of the public who does not require the assistance of a translator to address the Commission.  The Commission may not prohibit public criticism of the governmental body, including criticism of any act, omission, policy, procedure, program, or service. This does not apply to public criticism that is otherwise prohibited by law.  It is the request of the Commission that members of the public wishing to speak on item(s) on the agenda with a noticed Public Hearing hold their comments until the item(s) are presented for consideration.  Speakers are encouraged to sign in.  (Section 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 551, Government Code, Section 551.007)

MINUTES

• 1.Discuss and consider approval of the June 4, 2020 Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting minutes, and the July 23, 2020 Historic Preservation Commission special meeting minutes.

• 06.04.20 HPC Minutes_draft.pdf (0.22 MB)
• 07.23.20 HPC Minutes_draft.pdf (0.09 MB)

BUSINESS

• 2.Public hearing and consideration of approval of COA2020-0005: Application for Certificate of Appropriateness for the Demolition and Rebuild of a Shed located at 501 Old Fitzhugh Road, Dripping Springs, TX and commonly known as Sidecar Tasting Room.  Applicant: Nathan Pruitt

  a) Presentation
  b) Staff Report
  c) Public Hearing
  d) Certificate of Appropriateness 

• COA2020-0005 HPC Staff Report.pdf (3.30 MB)
• Sidecar Shed Rebuild COA Application.pdf (1.10 MB)
• Sidecar Shed Rebuild Electrical.pdf (0.17 MB)
• Sidecar_Drawing Specifications.pdf (2.05 MB)

• 3.Discuss and consider the Appointment of a Commission Chair and Vice Chair for a term of one year.

  a) Chair
  b) Vice Chair

• HPC Chair & Vice Chair Appointments.pdf (0.13 MB)

• 4.Discuss and consider the Appointment of Commissioner Tim Brown to Committee(s) of the Historic Preservation Commission.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

• 5.Parking Lot Improvements Committee
  Commissioners Dean Erickson and Minnie Glosson-Needham

• 6.Landscape Improvements Committee
  Commissioners Minnie Glosson-Needham and Jean Reimers

• 7.Brochure / Printing & Website Committee
  Commissioner Emilie Kopp

• 8.Historic District Signage & Banner Committee
  Commissioner Ashley Bobel

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Dripping Springs has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to  discuss any matter as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney),  551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development). The Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Dripping Springs may act on any item listed in Executive Session in Open Session or move any item from Executive Session to Open Session for action. 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Historic Preservation Commission Meetings
September 3, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
October 1, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
November 5, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.

City Council Meetings
August 11, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (Workshop 6:00 / Regular Meeting 6:30)
August 18, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

ADJOURN

TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT PUBLIC NOTIFICATION & POSTING OF MEETING

All agenda items listed above are eligible for discussion and action unless otherwise specifically noted.  This notice of meeting is posted in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes. Annotated.  In addition, the Commission may consider a vote to excuse the absence of any Commissioner for absence from this meeting. 

Due to the Texas Governor Order, Hays County Order, City of Dripping Springs Disaster Declaration, and Center for Disease Control guidelines related to COVID-19, a quorum of this body could not be gathered in one place, and this meeting will be conducted through videoconferencing.  Texas Government Code Sections 551.045; 551.125; and 551.127.

I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website, www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on July 31, 2020 at 11:30 a.m.