File #: ID#21-781    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Action Item Status: Reported to Council
File created: 9/8/2021 In control: Planning and Zoning Commission
On agenda: 9/28/2021 Final action:
Title: Hold a public hearing and consider proposed text amendments to the San Marcos Development Code to require posted notice of public hearings before the Historic Preservation Commission for Certificates of Appropriateness and changes to regulations applicable in local historic districts regarding demolition by neglect.(A. Brake)
Sponsors: Alison Brake
Attachments: 1. Justification Table, 2. Draft Redlined Code, 3. Presentation
AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Hold a public hearing and consider proposed text amendments to the San Marcos Development Code to require posted notice of public hearings before the Historic Preservation Commission for Certificates of Appropriateness and changes to regulations applicable in local historic districts regarding demolition by neglect.(A. Brake)
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Meeting date: September 28, 2021

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: City Council provided initial authorization of these amendments at their July 6, 2021 City Council meeting.

City Council Strategic Initiative:
N/A

Comprehensive Plan Element (s):
? Economic Development
? Environment & Resource Protection
? Land Use
? Neighborhoods & Housing
? Parks, Public Spaces & Facilities
? Transportation
? Core Services
? Not Applicable

Master Plan:
Vision San Marcos - A River Runs Through Us

Background Information:
At prior Historic Preservation Commission and City Council meetings, staff was provided direction to update standards related to posted notice for Certificate of Appropriateness requests along with regulations regarding demolition by neglect. A redline of the Development Code reflecting the proposed amendments along with a table with details on the reason for each amendment is included in the packet. A summary of amendments is as follows:

* Posted Notice for Certificate of Appropriateness Requests: update Table 2.1 to clearly show posted notice is required and add requirement to Section 2.5.5.3(A)(2)
* Demolition by Neglect: remove reequipment for only bringing one property under consideration per quarter and add a requirement to send certified mail to property owners when citing a property with Demolition by Neglect

Development Code Process Summary:
* City Council provides initial authorization to further consider or alternatively, reject the p...

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