City of Lockhart July 19, 2023 MINUTES  Historical Preservation Commission  Members Present: Christine Ohlendorf, Ray Ramsey, Michel Royal, Ronda Reagan, Kevin  Thuerwaechter  Members Absent: John Lairsen, Ron Faulstich Staff Present: Kevin Waller, Yvette Aguado, David Fowler  Public Present: Marty Spellerberg (Applicant, Agenda Item 4), Shawn Martinez 1. Callm meeting to order. Vice-Chair Reagan called the meeting to order at 5:30p.m.  2. Citizen comments not related to an agenda item. None 3. Consider the minutes oft the. July5,2023.meeting seconded, and the motion passed by a vote of5-0.  Vice-Chair Reagan moved to approve the minutes as presented. Commissioner Thuerwaechter 4. CFA-23-25. Consider a request by Marty Spellerberg for approval of a Certificate for Alteration for a new window on the rear building farade.therepitching. ofi the roof from the east to west sides, and replacement of the roof with a new material on part of Lot 4, Block 19, Original Town of Lockhart, zoned CCB (Commercial Central Business) and located at Planning Staff Kevin Waller provided a brief overview of the proposal. He reported that the applicant proposes a new window, which includes replacing an exhaust fan within what appears to be al historic window opening at the center of the second: story at the reart façade, to include a wooden casement with as single pane of glass. In addition, the roofwillber re-pitched in al low spot near the center of the building to correct a standing water issue. Finally, the existing ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber roof material will be replaced with a white Applicant Marty Spellerberg, 6312 Woodhue Dr., Austin, discussed details of the project and Mr. Shawn Martinez, 523 Cibilo St., Lockhart, the general contractor for the project, came forward to provide additional details and responded to questions from the Commission. Commissioner Ramsey moved to approve CFA-23-25 as presented. Commisorerodisonae.  103 South Main Street.  thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) material, Staff recommends approval.  answered questions from the Commission.  and the motion passed by a vote of 5-0.  1-  Historical Preservation Commission Meeting 07-19-2023    5. Presentation by City Engineer Will Wachel and discussion on the downtown improvements City Engineer Will Wachel, TRC Engineers, provided an overview ofthe downtown improvements project. The improvements. generallyinclude the update of aging water and sewer infrastructure, the upgrade and modernization of the downtown streetscape and drainage, providing pedestrian-friendly spaces, improving traffic flow and safety, preserving the number of parking Discussion ensued between the Commission and Mr. Wachel regarding parking spaces (no net loss), as well as the proposed sidewalk replacements, street resurfacing, and drainage Vice-Chair Reagan inquired as to how the trees in the center island medians along South Main Street, East Market Street, and South Commerce Street wouid be preserved, of which growth is Mr. Wachel explained that he would bring this concern up with his team, and work to find a 6. Discuss the date and agenda of the next meeting, including Commission requests for agenda Mr. Waller stated that the next regularly scheduled meeting would be held August 2nd, with one Vice-Chair Reagan suggested ai future agenda item to address an intrusive vine that is obscuring electrical panels and creating a hazard for multiple buildings in the pocket park area at the Mr. Fowler replied that this is more of a code enforcement issue than a Commission item to  project.  spaces, and enhancing the overall aesthetic of downtown.  improvements.  currently stunted, due primarily to excessive topsoil cover.  solution as the project progresses.  items.  application submitted by the deadline.  northeast corner of San Antonio Street and Main Street. review, and that he would report to the proper staff.  7. Adjournment.  Commissioner Ohlendorf moved to adjourn the meeting, and Commissioner Royalseconded. The  motion passed by a vote of5-0, and the meeting adjourned at 6:57p.m.  Approved:  2,3003 b    Yvette Aguado, Recording Secretary  John Lairsen, Chairman  223  -2-  Historical Preservation Commission Meeting 07-19-2023