AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Receive a staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against Resolution 2026-17R, regarding the San Marcos Historic Preservation Plan, and provide direction to staff.
Body
Meeting date: January 20, 2026
Department: Planning & Development Services
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: N/A
Account Number: N/A
Funds Available: N/A
Account Name: N/A
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: On April 2, 2024, City Council awarded a contract to Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the purposes of preparing a community-wide Historic Preservation Plan. The City was awarded a $5,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation which is partly funding the project. A key requirement of the grant is that the Historic Preservation Plan must be formally adopted by the end of February 2026.
City Council Strategic Initiative:
Quality of Life & Sense of Place
Economic Vitality
Comprehensive Plan Element (s):
? Economic Development - Sports Tourism, Eco-Tourism, Retail Tourism & 13,000 year heritage
? Environment & Resource Protection
? Land Use - Direct Growth, Compatible with Surrounding Uses
? Neighborhoods & Housing - Protected Neighborhoods in order to maintain high quality of life and stable property values
? Parks, Public Spaces & Facilities - Vibrant Arts district & robust arts and cultural opportunities for everyone
? Transportation
? Core Services
? Not Applicable
Master Plan: Choose an item.
Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan
Background Information:
The San Marcos River, sustained by nearly 200 springs at Spring Lake, has been the heart of the community for over 12,000 years, as confirmed by archaeological evidence of continuous human habitation. Despite this deep history, the City's preserved landmarks and districts do not fully reflect the diversity of its residents - only the Dunbar Historic District represents the African American community, with no local designations honoring Indigenous,...
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