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Staff member Ben Simmons of the city planning department presented three sign applications for property frontages at 615 South Main and 104 East Hosack Street, noting the proposals meet the Unified Development Code (UDC) and the commission's historic-district guidelines. The two hanging signs were for Ministry of Dance (about 23.75 square feet, black background, white font with silver and gold accents, non‑illuminated, metal) and Bernie Sips Nutrition (about 16 square feet, cream background, blue‑gray font, non‑illuminated, metal). The wall sign for Bernie Sips Nutrition was described as approximately 16 square feet with a white font on a blue‑gray background, non‑illuminated and metal.

Commission discussion focused on visual balance on an existing multi‑tenant monument at 615 South Main and on whether tenant panels should match in size and motif. Commissioners asked about the image scale on the packet, and staff clarified the Ministry of Dance panel would be 114 inches wide while the Bernie Sips hanging panel would be 96 inches wide (an 8‑inch difference). Applicants offered an alternative design with matching-size panels and a uniform cream background; the commission discussed historic appearance, materials and whether a future third tenant would be required to match the approved motif.

Commissioners confirmed the signs met UDC requirements cited by staff (fewer than four colors, at most two fonts, non‑illuminated, metal material). The commission voted to approve the alternative versions presented for the two hanging signs and approved the wall sign application as presented. The packet noted a previous permit at this location for a tenant called Native Blends; staff said that earlier approval required matching an existing tenant sign that no longer exists.

The commission applied standard COA considerations — material, color, illumination and size — and approved the three sign permits without additional conditions.

Votes at this meeting on these items were recorded by voice vote and not as a roll‑call tally in the packet. The approvals were announced by the chair during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Historic Landmark Commission on 10/07/2025 5:30 PM","oneSentenceSummary","On Oct. 7 the Boerne Historical Landmark Commission approved hanging and wall sign permits for Ministry of Dance and Bernie Sips Nutrition in the downtown historic district after staff and applicants confirmed designs met Unified Development Code and historic-district guidelines.","taxTitle","Boerne, Kendall County, Texas","taxId",63804,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6427200,"Boerne HLC approves iron‑and‑stone fence at 604 South Main",577,1069000,1646000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5906768-29cb08ae5bf775afb2726e6dc6c3a79d&start=1069&end=1646","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5906768-29cb08ae5bf775afb2726e6dc6c3a79d/thumbnail_1069000.jpg","/articles/6427200/Texas/Boerne-HLC-approves-ironandstone-fence-at-604-South-Main","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6427200-2bc23bf778b68b75633df4ec152428f8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770734951&Signature=Wko5AEsW2H-cbM5dqdP-bi0BOsPI7rARJ8uQ1newmCJzq9w-dPkmGNmPWKXW5Iw452LlBVN2OBvR-2v7oxRBqjH4mWPdun5SIK9wjSK5CaXFfeDfMVInOxLxCXehQFVOAygeirIVu1ckBIxKE3XRxOfKHPCW2W6XE46VcCz7I26Hp-WFbfegK6eeAQxJvO~VsTrQ9-TmSuT4FTsJueHjn-g-vLmowzkvE~rYAkjZG7itS6RfliLVbvM2FzgCfjLc6J-Zb6M3RQLmHinlTDYtVECVw7msGAJLfkyTM-Ir0BXJShxJU-VWs9DcCzzWG2CP8IlY0DbekQzsFvmduqhRfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Boerne Historical Landmark Commission voted Oct. 7 to approve a certificate of appropriateness for a new iron‑and‑stone fence at 604 South Main.

Staff presented the application on behalf of property owner Sam McGee; Ben Adams, an architect on the project, described two alternatives for the fence. The preferred option includes a short continuous stone base (about 8–12 inches tall) with masonry pillars and iron panels above, which Adams said would better handle the site's grade and prevent gravel and soil from washing into the adjacent private drive. The proposed fence is approximately 95 feet long, with iron panels and masonry pillars 44 inches high; where the fence connects to an existing wooden privacy fence, a 6‑foot masonry pillar was proposed. Adams said the stone would be cream limestone to match nearby signage and masonry features.

Commissioners asked about visibility from Main Street and whether the stone base would change the overall fence height; staff and the architect said the UDC limit for this type of fence is 48 inches and the design would comply. The commission expressed preference for the stone‑base option as period‑appropriate and for its functional benefit; the commission approved the COA for the fence with the stone footing option.

The architect said final details (finials and minor ornamental elements) were shown in photos in the packet but not in the CAD drawing; staff said applicants will provide final details as part of the building‑permit review.","The Historic Landmark Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness on Oct. 7 for a decorative iron-and‑stone fence at 604 South Main; the commission favored a stone base to match nearby features and to help control site runoff.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6427192,"Boerne HLC discusses moving regular meeting from first Tuesday to third Monday",167,1649000,1816000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5906768-29cb08ae5bf775afb2726e6dc6c3a79d&start=1649&end=1816","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5906768-29cb08ae5bf775afb2726e6dc6c3a79d/thumbnail_1649000.jpg","/articles/6427192/Texas/Boerne-HLC-discusses-moving-regular-meeting-from-first-Tuesday-to-third-Monday","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6427192-834dae3ff6de1595c805aaf566ebf1de/orig.mp4?Expires=1770734951&Signature=Sp4FtM0l03Q95BZo5P8BVA0481IXhKtO8yrbYiwb~SWZwo0iWQef4BEk5QTEeltOrlSktKbOh1Z95a8i7YgVeAVgv9y7lBCZiYbk3OPwLees9tVxWWvAnnc10JrUQUY01qrFc7xQfLApIIJoGW7i5wQEmoOEs0neqVfO87OZs9tXmDCG-tErlU1BALwR6gFxe4gJWu1Cxfmpy5buf9Rwe~~~rp3V4T1xDlZPbPktIWgZgTBqfQdhSaTNhd8JkZy83ILia6HERXzE-A0Tzez97LMLJLzR1lrxNRSS9vjuckB5r8Nzh8IT~6sV6y3QbFhMPFF5G0sug2aJkDuZMfowHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Oct. 7 meeting the Boerne Historical Landmark Commission discussed a proposed change to its regular meeting date. Staff said the current schedule (first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.) often conflicts with the Planning and Zoning Commission and another committee; those conflicts, coupled with a new state requirement to publish agendas earlier, have compressed staff's packet preparation time.

Staff proposed moving the HLC meeting to the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m., a date when the meeting room is regularly available. Staff said the change would not take effect immediately and would likely come in 2026; because the commission is codified, an amendment to the code will be required before any permanent change.

Commissioners raised no stated objections to the proposed day and time; several emphasized that 5:30 p.m. works well for members who attend after regular work hours. Staff said the item is for initial discussion and that the commission would be notified in advance of any formal proposal to amend the code to change the meeting date.","Commissioners discussed shifting the Historic Landmark Commission's regular meeting from the first Tuesday to the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m., beginning earliest in 2026, to avoid schedule conflicts with other local boards and to give staff more time for packet preparation.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6427184,"Boerne HLC plans door‑to‑door outreach and owner mailing to promote preservation grant program",315,1828000,2143000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5906768-29cb08ae5bf775afb2726e6dc6c3a79d&start=1828&end=2143","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5906768-29cb08ae5bf775afb2726e6dc6c3a79d/thumbnail_1828000.jpg","/articles/6427184/Texas/Boerne-HLC-plans-doortodoor-outreach-and-owner-mailing-to-promote-preservation-grant-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6427184-4fb36b1a1a761e716a38251ffdfa8662/orig.mp4?Expires=1770734951&Signature=QJzeymRm-Yi9w71oFVoIr8Vt0enx6gtUJByWTfF~zhYuk2NxU8bxo-r7TxKeYlJCvSOrrFVVh48Bm2KlW09YQdau8MBHv1Q0gYbt9ZQiaWuv~2FReK-h4gJxMrOp9g3woO6Mh4C8GXnCY~hcIusEX2EFTRBJsTOYsjAfFQlQbk02~VRLbsBFi-chCeSuQYSD9XiGBUudJam3whch~CcEO2EWgRzrMgUi38EpPDYgAEBjJ8WJt3CRrPCBXNbTKwkhM~GQR2Zgi-PrYlRT17SRW4PUlblzi3XhmniH-ZzmzZcSNJDgLGvBfJL1e~3B6xQBmO4Q3ILy7UOGCt1Tc2WswA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Oct. 7 meeting the commission discussed steps to increase participation in the Historic Preservation Improvement Grant program. Staff recalled a prior training where program changes were explained and said the grant had been underutilized over the past year or two.

Staff proposed partnering with commissioners to do door‑to‑door outreach on Main Street — distributing flyers and explaining the program to tenants and owners — while taking care to avoid open‑meetings violations by limiting in‑person teams to fewer than a quorum (staff suggested two commissioners at a time). Commissioners discussed practical approaches: pairing in‑person contact with mailings to owner addresses obtained from the Kendall Appraisal District (KCAD), following up by phone, and timing outreach around busy downtown events such as Dickens on Main or other evening retail events where owners are likely to be present. Staff said they would circulate a scheduling survey to commissioners and requested replies be sent directly to staff (not to the full commission) to avoid creating a serial meeting.

Commissioners generally supported the outreach idea and staff said they will follow up with email with dates and logistics. The outreach is intended to raise awareness among building owners (who may not be the tenant) and to increase takeup of the grant program.","Commissioners and staff discussed a plan to proactively promote the Historic Preservation Improvement Grant program on Main Street through in‑person outreach (limited to fewer than a quorum of commissioners), mailed notices to property owners and event‑based contact opportunities.","actionData","errors"]

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