Ord 2019-045/amending various sections of the City's development code, address typographical and technical errors, implement recommendations of the HPC to restrict the painting of masonry in the Downtown Historic District, etc.

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"V4 BACKGROUND When the City of San Marcos first adopted a historic preservation ordinance in 1984, it was a requirement that exterior changes in color required a Certificate of Appropriateness for structures within a local historic district or landmark. Through the 1990s and until the Land Development Code was adopted in 2004 this remained a requirement. In 2004, changes in color to a structure's exterior no longer required an approved Certificate of Appropriateness. This requirement was carried over in Section 2.5.5.1(C)(1) of the newly adopted San Marcos Development Code in 2018. In recent years, concerns have been raised about the painting of a few properties within the City's Historic Districts. Of specific concern was the painting of masonry. The Historic Preservation Commission has held discussions regarding adoption of a color palette along with discussions of the painting of brick and masonry during regular meetings as well as at the annual visioning workshop. To facilitate discussion among the Historic Preservation Commission, Staff has outlined how other Texas cities regulate painting of historic structures and has included best management practices for preserving the exterior masonry of historic buildings. PAINT MANAGEMENT OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES Generally, cities choose one of the following processes: 1. Exterior paint color changes are not reviewed by Historic Preservation Officer or Historic Preservation Commission. 2. Exterior paint color changes are administratively reviewed and approved by Historic Preservation Officer using design guidelines. 3. Exterior paint color changes are reviewed and approved by Historic Preservation Commission using design guidelines. FEBRUARY 7,,ALP_tj!.ST0RIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Discussm Staff presented the Historic Preservation Commission with three different cities where exterior paint color is managed through a Certificate of Appropriateness. 1. Galveston • Administrative approval of Certificate of Appropriateness using an approved palette ("Victorian" palette by Sherwin-Williams or paint from other paint companies that the color is matched to the approved palette) ■ If using a different palette, must receive approval from Historic Landmark Commission • Only commercial properties within the Strand/Mechanic Historic District (approximately 13 blocks) are reviewed • Design standards are specific to historic paint and the exterior color of a building ("EXHIBIT A") Exhibit D -pg 2 of 18