City of Lockhart April 121, 2021 MINUTES  Historical Preservation Commission  Members Present: Ray Ramsey, Christine Ohlendorf, John Lairsen, Ronda Reagan, Michel Royal  Members Absent: Rick Thomson, Ron Faulstich Staff Present: Yvette Aguado, Kevin Waller  Public Present: Edgar Gutierrez eplcantsrepresenalve, Agenda Item( (4)) 1. Calln meeting to order. Chair Lairsen called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.  2. Citizen comments not related to an agenda item.  None.  3. Consider the minutes of the April 7, 2021 meeting. seconded, and the motion passed by a vote of5-0.  Commissioner Ramsey moved to approve the minutes as presented. Commissioner Ohlendorf 4. CFA-21-10. Consider a request by Ricardo Rodriguez for approval ofa Certificate for Alteration for two window signs for a new business establishment entitled The Lounge Sports Bar on Part of Lot 6, Block 17, Original Town of Lockhart, zoned CCB (Commercial Central Business District) Planning Staff Kevin Waller reported that the applicant proposes two identical window signs with one located on each of the double-door entry glass panels. The signs will feature the business name with stylized lettering, framed by a double-rectangular outline set against a circular background, and "Sports Bar" in all-caps beneath "The Lounge" lettering. The signs are small, measuring 1.87 square feet each, for a total of 3.74 square feet. The applicant also proposes to replace the existing hanging sign from the previous tenant with a new hanging sign of identical four-foot by two-foot dimensions, which is considered a change of sign face and does not require a Sign Permit or Certificate for Alteration. Mr. Waller presented Staff's report with a PowerPoint presentation and answered Commissioners' questions. Staff recommended Vice-Chair Reagan moved to approve CFA-21-10 as presented. Commissioner Ramsey seconded,  and located at 211 East Market Street.  approval.  and the motion passed by a vote of 5-0.  -1-  Historical Preservation Commission Meeting 4-21-2021    5. Discuss the date and agenda of the next meeting, including Commission requests for agenda Mr. Waller stated that one application has been submitted for the upcoming May 5th meeting for the installation of a dryer vent to penetrate through the roof of a mixed-use building Chair Lairsen asked for a status update on Staff's research of other jurisdictions' Historic Tree Mr. Waller explained that due to workload, Staff has not yet had an opportunity to research those ordinances, but hopes to have an update for the Commission int the near future. Vice-chair Reagan asked about the size threshold for a tree to be able to be removed, and Mr. Waller explained the Tree Removal Permit process, which allows trees under 72 inches in circumference, measured 4 % feet from the ground level, to be removed, subject to the permit. Any tree exceeding this circumference is considered a "Protected Tree", and cannot be Commissioner Royal asked if the permit form specifies which tree species are considered Mr. Waller replied that the form states that any tree of 72 inches in circumference or greater is Discussion ensued regarding the new City outdoor gathering area at the corner of East Market  items.  downtown. Ordinances.  whether a permit is required.  removed. protected.  considered a protected tree. and South Commerce Streets. . Adjournment.  Commissioner Royal moved to adjourn the meeting, and Vice-chair Reagan seconded. The  motion passed by a vote of 5-0, and the meeting adjourned at 5:43p.m.  Approved:  shrh! hL  AAp    YvetteA Aguado, Recolding Secretary  John Lairsen, Chair  -2-  Historical Preservation Commission Meeting 4-21-2021