City ofLockhart February 15, 2023 MINUTES  Historical Preservation Commission  Members Present: Christine Ohlendorf, Ronda Reagan, Michel Royal,Johnlairsen, Ron Faulstich, Ray  Ramsey, Kevin Thuerwaechter Members Absent: None  Staff F Present: Kevin Waller, David Fowler, Yvette Aguado  Public Present: Caroline Kiefer-Bell (applicant, Agenda Item 4), Sandy Dosier, Lee Valgarett 1. Call meeting to order. Chair Lairsen called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  2. Citizen comments not related to an agenda item. None 3. Consider the minutes of the February 9, 2023, meeting.  This item was tabled to the next meeting by consensus, as the minutes were not yet ready for 4. CFA-23-04. Consider a request by Caroline Kiefer-Bell, on behalf of Robert Mendez, for approval ofa Certificate for Alteration to allow an existing, temporary mural originally approved by the Commission on October5,2022 through CFA-22-141 tol become permanent within the Courthouse Square Historic District on Part of Lot 3, Block 14, Original Town of Lockhart, zoned CCB Planning Staff Kevin Waller provided a brief overview of the proposal via PowerPoint presentation. He gave a summary of the October 5, 2022 Commission decision to approve a temporary wall mural, which was painted onto the west wall of the building located at 200 East Market Street in the days leading up to the Texas Monthly BBQ Fest on November 5, and completed that day. The Commission's approval was based upon the condition that the mural be removed no later than 90 days afteri its completion, or February3,2023. Murals were prohibited within the Historic District shortly after the Commission's approval of this mural by amendment of the Sign Ordinance that was passed by the City Council. It was determined that the proposal to keept the mural should gol back before the Historical Preservation Commission for consideration as apermanent mural, since the Commission had originally: approved the mural prior to the mural Commissioner Faulstich read a statement that explained the muralwas approved byt the Lockhart Historical Preservation Commission as at temporary mural. Texas Monthly and the building owner also knew that the mural was to be temporary. Mr. Faulstich added that he wasn't sure if Texas Monthly notified the artist that it was to be a temporary mural. The new request to make the mural permanent violates two City ordinances. He recommended that the City Council should be the deciding factor, since they requested that the Commission draw up a City code on murals  review.  (Commercial Central Business) and located at 200 East Market Street.  prohibition in the Historic District.  -1-  Historical Preservation Commission Meeting 02-15-2023    citywide. The Commission decided it was in the best interest to prohibit murals in the Historic District, and the City Council approved the ordinance. Faulstich made the motion to send  CFA-23-04 to City Council for consideration.  Chair Lairsen seconded the motion and asked for discussion.  Commissioner Ramsey stated that he also agreed that it would be best to send the proposal to City Council, and reminded all that this was an agreement for at temporary mural. He added that the mural is now a violation of the Ordinance, since murals are now prohibited in the Historic Vice-Chair Reagan agreed to send the proposal to City Council, since murals are now prohibited int the Historic District due to the ordinance amendments. She reiterated that the mural was only to be temporaryandi to be painted over within 90 days as statedo onthe application submitted for approval, and that it was for an advertising gimmick to get people to attend the BBQ Fest. Chair Lairsen agreed that the Sign Ordinance is being violated by this request for a permanent mural. Should the mural go before the City Council for consideration, the Council could either amend the ordinance in favor of the mural, or vote against the mural. Mr. Lairsen felt that his position on the Commission was not to override the City Ordinance, and that the matter should Commissioner Ohlendorf explained that the mural was initially presented one way, which has now changed significantly. She agreed with the recommendation to send the proposal to City Councili fora approval, to make sure it stays in compliance with the Ordinances that currently exist. Commissioner Royal stated that she agreed that the City Council shouid make the final decision. She expressed that the mural was presented as temporary, and that the owner would be repaintingtheirb buildingi inaf fewr months. Mrs. Royal explainedi thatt the Commissionisnot: against the mural by any means, but it is on a building located int the Historic District which is what they Commissioner Thuerwaechter said he concurred and didn't have anything else to add, but was happy to see 50 many people passionate about the mural and the city of Lockhart. He added that this is why we're on the Historic Commission, and agreed that it needs to go before the City Planning Staff David Fowler explained that in order to send the proposal to City Council, the process would be to make the motion to deny the application, and thent the applicant would need Applicant Caroline Kiefer-Bell, 196 Kellogg Ct., Lockhart, shared her thoughts about why she felt the mural should remain. She mentioned her support for art int the community, as they give the locals and patrons opportunity to identify with the history. Ms. Kiefer-Bell stated that murals are a part of Lockhart's history. She recommended that the Commission revisit the policy that prohibits new murals, as murals play an important role in commerce and tourism. Sandy Dosier, 1207 Maple St., asked if the mural would be ablet to remain while it is reviewed by  District.  be left to the City Council.  as the Commission are responsible for.  Council.  to apply for an appeal to Council.  the City Council.  -2-  Historical Preservation Commission Meeting 02-15-2023    Commissioner Ohlendorf stated that the Commission is a representation to the community, and that the proposal was initially presented as a temporary mural. She added that the Commission was appointed to preserve the Historic aspect of the downtown area, and that they are not against art, as they too take pride in the community. The mural was an advertisement for a Lee Valgarett, 400 W. Prairie Lea, asked if there were standards for the approval of murals. He Chair Lairsen responded that murals were prohibited in the Historic District but not in any other Commissioner Faulstich moved to deny the application for CFA-23-04 ands send to City Council for consideration. Chair Lairsen seconded, and the motion passed by a vote of7-0. 5. CFA-23-05. Consider a request by Teresa Charnichart for approval ofa a Certificate for Alteration for a hanging sign of the non-pre-approved variety on Part of Lot1, Block 13, Original Town of Lockhart, zoned CCB (Commercial Central Business) and locatedat200 East Market Street. Mr. Waller explained that the applicant proposes a wooden hanging wall sign, to be hung by chains on the existing hooks above the front window. He added that since the sign is not of a shape that can be considered Pre-Approved", nor does it contain a border, the sign is to be considered by the Commission through the Certificate for Alteration review procedures. He provided a brief overview of the proposal via PowerPoint presentation. Staff recommends Chair Lairsen asked for Commission discussion. Hearing none, he asked for a motion. Vice-Chair Reagan moved to approve CFA-23-05 as presented. Chair Lairsen seconded, and the 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 March 1, with five  community event.  also asked if they could repaint the existing murals.  areas oft the community.  approval.  motion passed by a vote of 7-0.  items.  applications submitted. 7. Adjournment.  Vice-Chair Reagan moved to adjourn the meeting, and Commissioner Royalseconded. Themotion  passed by a vote of 7-0, and the meeting adjourned at 6:06 p.m.  Approved:  Hkby  John Lairsen,  Ehrfedo  Recording Secretary  Chairman  h  WvetteAguado,  -3-  Historical Preservation Commission Meeting 02-15-2023