City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · October 10, 2017
Minutes
CITY OF DRIPPING SPRINGS, TEXAS
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL & BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas, was held on Tuesday,
October I 0, 2017. at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at City Hall, 511 Mercer Street, Dripping
Springs, Texas.
City Council Members present were:
Mayor Pro Tern Bill Foulds
Council Member Travis Crow
Council Member Wade King
Council Member John Kroll
Council Member Taline Manassian
City Council Members absent were:
Mayor Todd Purcell
City Staff and Appointed Officials present were:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
City Planner Megan Will
Dripping Springs Ranch Park Manager Lynne Dickinson
Communications Coordinator Bonnie Gonzalez
City Engineer Rick Coneway
Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller
Consulting Land Planner Anjali Naini
Special Counsel Dottie Palumbo
Planning and Zoning Commission Chair M im James
With a quorum of the City Council present, Mayor Pro Tern Foulds called the meeting to order at
5:35 p.m.
WORKSHOP
No action to be taken during Workshop. Sta_ff'Reports regarding Consent, Site Developments. Subdivisions.
Zoning. 011 Site Sewage Facilities. Signs, Variances, Waivers, Special Exceptions. A11nexatio11s. Alternate
Standards, Business, and Other Agenda Items listed below.
Council Member Kroll recused himself from this item and exited the Council Chambers. Council Member
Kroll's affidavit is on file in the City Secretary's Office and is available for inspection upon request.
A. Heritage Subdivision Project Review
1. Project Oven1iew- Greg Rich, Vice President, Senior Operating Partner for Seipela Interests, LLC
Greg Rich presented an overview of the project, and was available for questions. Mr. Rich's
presentation is on file and available for review upon request.
2. PID Creation, Annexation/Development Agreement, and PDD 5 Ordinance
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Dottie Palumbo reviewed the PID Creation and Annexation/Development Agreement.
3. Offsile Road/Trail Agreement - Rick Coneway
Rick Coneway reviewed the construction plans for trails.
4. Wasteu•ater Serl'ice Agreement- Ginger Faught
Ginger Faught reviewed the Wastewater Service Agreement, which will allow the City to serve
more customers.
5. Drafi Public Improvement District Financing Agreement. and Drqft Sen,ice and Assessment Plan
- Dottie Palumbo
6. Next Steps - Dottie Palumbo
Dottie Palumbo updated the City Council on Bob White's role in the agreement. She also discussed
the Planned Development District No. 5 Parks Master Plan, Sign Master Plan, Tree Master Plan
and Zoning Ordinance. The PIO Financing Documents arc being finalized, and the City is drafting
the Service Assessment Plan. Dissolution documents arc being drafted in the event bonds arc not
issued.
Ms. Palumbo recommended postponement of Public Hearings to the Regular City Council Meeting
on October 17~ 2017, to allow time to finalize ancillary documents.
RECESS
City Council recessed from 5: 16 - 6:36 p.m.
RECONVENE
City Council reconvened into Open Session at 6:36 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tern Foulds led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PROCLAMATIONS
Consideration and Possible Action:
A. Hays-Caldwell Women's Center "Domestic Violence Awareness Month"
Council Member Kroll read the Proclamation.
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve the Proclamation. Councilmember Crow
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
8. Dripping Springs Ranch Park 44 Volunteer of the Yeartt
Council Member King and Lynne Dickinson read and presented the Dripping Springs Ranch Park
.. Volunteer of the Ycar" Proclamation to the Hays County Master Gardeners.
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A motion was made by Council Member King to approve the Proclamation. Mayor Pro Tern Foulds
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
Floor open to discussion 011 any suhject. No action may he taken hy law. Citizens wishing to speak shall
do so after bei11g recognized by the Mayor. The Mayor and the Ci~v Council may establish a time limit as
necessary.
Robin Robinson, and Melody Hillburn spoke in favor of the City selecting the Dripping Springs Century
News for the City's Official Newspaper.
CONSENT ITEMS
The following items are anticipated to require little or 110 individualized discussion due to their nature
being clerical. ministerial. mu11dane or routine. In an e_ffort to enhance the efficiency <?f City Council
meetings, it is intended that these items will he acted upon by the City Council with a single motion because
no public hearing or determination is necessary. However, a City Council Member or citi=en may request
separate deliberation for a specific item. in which event those items will be removed from the consent
agenda prior to the City Council voling on Jhe consent agenda as a collective, singular item. Prior to
voting on the Consent Agenda, the City Council may add additional items that are listed elsewhere on the
same agenda.
Mayor Pro Tern announced that there is a request for Item F to be pulled from the Consent Agenda for
further discussion. Without objection from the City Council, Item F is heard after action taken on the
Consent Agenda.
A. Approval of the Special City Council Meeting Minutes for August 29, 2017 and September 26,
2017; and the Regular City Council and Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes of September 12,
2017 and September 19, 2017
B. Approval of Site Development Permit Approval Extension for SDP#16-0122-01 Central Texas
Youth Ballet for the construction of a ballet studio with associated parking, drainage and water
quality facilities, at the NE corner of Mercer St. and RR 12
C. Approval of a Waiver of Dripping Springs Sports & Recreation Park Upper Adult Softball Field
Rental Fees in exchange for maintenance assistance for August through November 2017
D. Approval of Amendment to Fee Schedule Ordinance Regarding Founders Day Memorial Park
Pavilion Rental Fees
E. Approval of Appointment of Committee Members to Founders Memorial Park Master Plan
Advisory Committee
G. Approval of Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the Dripping Springs Community Library and
the City of Dripping Springs
H. Approval of Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and the Dripping
Springs Mountain Bike Team for Bike Rodeo and Swap Meet in November 2017 to be held at
Dripping Springs Ranch Park
I. Approval of Request for Fee Waiver for Dripping Springs Ranch Park Campground Fees from
Boy Scout Pack 280 in October 2017, in exchange for a service project at Dripping Springs Ranch
Park
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J. Resolution No. 2017-63: Amendment to the Policy for Use of Dripping Springs Ranch Park at No
Cost or a Reduced Rate to allow the DSRP Manager to make Approvals in Certain
Circumstances
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve Consent Agenda Items A - H. Council
Member King seconded the motion, which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
A motion was mad by Council Member King to approve Consent Agenda Items I - J. Council member
Kroll seconded the motion, which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
F. Approval of Resolution No. 2017-62: A Resolution of the City of Dripping Springs Designating
the News-Dispatch as the Official ~ews Paper of the City of Dripping Springs for the Fiscal Year
2017 - 2018
1. Staff Report - Andrea Cunningham
Andrea Cunningham presented the staff report. which is on file. Staff recommended approval
of the News-Dispatch for the City's Official Newspaper.
2. Resolution No. 2017-62
David White with News-Dispatch was available for questions from Council regarding their
submission.
Dalton Sweat and John Pacheco with Dripping Springs Century News spoke in favor of
Century News, and reviewed their submission.
Chuck Miller spoke in favor of Dripping Springs Century News.
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to amend Resolution No. 2017-62 to designate
Dripping Springs Century News as the City of Dripping Springs Official Newspaper for Fiscal
Year 2017 - 2018. Council Member King seconded the motion, which carried 3 to 2 with
Mayor Pro Tern Foulds and Council Member Manassian opposed.
SIGNS
Consideration and Possih/e Action on:
A. Variance requests to allow an electronic LED Gas Price sign and to allow two projecting signs to
exceed the maximum height allowed for Texaco Z Square, located at 13210 W. Highway 290,
Austin, TX 78737 at the intersection of Heritage Drive
I. Presentation
Arelly Guzman with Executive Signs reviewed the variance request.
2. Sta:f(Report - Michelle Fischer
Michell Fisher presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommended approval of the
variance with the conditions that all exterior lighting comply with the Lighting Ordinance. and the
canopy design is built in accordance with the architectural rendering.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report - Mim James
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The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the variance 5 to 0.
4. Public Hearing
Teresa Strube spoke in opposition to the variance.
5. Variance to allow electronic LED gas price sign
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve the variance for a LED gas price sign
with staff recommendations, and the condition that lighting has a dimming feature. Council
Member King seconded the motion, which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
6. Variance request to allow Mo projecting signs to exceed the maximum height allowed
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve the variance to exceed maximum height
allowed with staff recommendations. Council Member Crow seconded the motion. which carried
4 to 1 with Mayor Pro Tern Foulds opposed.
8. Variance requests to allow an additional sign (menu board) and to allow a projecting sign to
exceed maximum height
I. Presentation
Jennifer Garcia with Liberty Signs reviewed the application for a sign variance requesting an
increase in height in order to use the Hat Creek logo. and an additional menu board sign.
2. Staff Report - Michelle Fischer
Michelle Fischer presented the staff report which is on file. The applicant is requesting a variance
to exceed the maximum height; however. the sign will not exceed the overall size requirements.
Staff recommended approval of the variances.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report - Mim James
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of both variance requests 5 to 0.
4. Public Hearing
No spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Variance request to allow additional sign (menu board)
6. Variance request Jo allow a pn~jecling sign to exceed the maximum height allowed
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve the variance requests to allow an
additional menu board sign, and to allow a projecting sign to exceed maximum height. Council
Member Manassian seconded the motion, which carried 3 to 2 with Mayor Pro Tern Foulds and
Council Member Crow opposed.
C. Variance request to allow an addition projecting sign for Breed & Company in Belterra Village,
located at 165 Hargraves Dr., Austin, Texas 78737
I. Presentation - Daniel Campbell
Daniel Campbell gave a presentation requesting a variance lo allow an additional projecting sign
for Breed & Company in Belterra Village.
2. Stqff.Report-Michelle Fischer
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Michelle Fischer presented the staff report, which is on file. Staff recommended approval of the
variance request.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report - Mim James
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval 5 to 0.
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Variance to allow an additional pr<?iecting sign
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve the variance request. Council Member
Manassian seconded the motion, which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
D. Ordinance No. 1251.30: An Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Appendix "C", of the Dripping
Springs Code of Ordinances; Amending regulations for a Master Sign Plan for the Belterra
Commercial Subdi\'ision; providing for the following: rules; procedures; and findings of fact;
codification; repealer; severability; proper notice and meeting; enforcement including criminal
penalties including criminal fines not to exceed $500.00 and civil fines up to $500.00
I. Presentation -Daniel Campbell
Daniel Campbell presented the item. stating that the request for amendment is for small landscaping
signs. signage at the roundabout. and for BV monogram signage.
2. Stafl"Report - laura Mueller
Laura Mueller presented the staff report. which is on file. Staff recommended approval.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report - Mim James
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval 5 to 0.
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Ordinance No. 1251.30
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve Ordinance No. 1251.30 with the
condition that signs included either BVDS (Bellerra Village Dripping Springs) or Belterra Village
at Dripping Springs. Mayor Pro Tern seconded the motion. After some discussion regarding the
motion, Council Member Kroll and Mayor Pro Tern Foulds withdrew their motion and second,
respccti vel y.
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to postpone the item to the Regular City Council
Meeting on October 17, 2017. Mayor Pro Tern Foulds seconded the motion, which carried 4 to 1
with Council Member Manassian opposed.
ZONING
Consideration and Possible Action 011:
A. Ordinance :'.'Jo. 1220.147: An Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas, rezoning a tract
of land located near W. Hwy 290 and Sawyer Ranch Road, in Dripping Springs, Texas totaling
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approximately 4.6671 acres, from Office (0) to General Retail (GR), and described as follows:
Sawyer Ranch 33, Tract Two, Lot 2-A 1
1. Presentation - Jon Thompson
Jon Thompson gave a presentation regarding Ordinance No. 1220.147, a request to rezone property
from Office to General Retail to allow for a dance studio, in addition to general retail uses.
2. Sta.ff'Report - Anjali Naini
Anjali Naini presented the staff report, which is on file. Staff recommended approval of the
ordinance and rezone.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report - Mim James
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval 5 to 0.
4. Public I !earing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Ordinance No. 1220.147
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve Ordinance No. 1220.147. Council
Member Crow seconded the motion, which carried 4 to O lo I, with Mayor Pro Tern Foulds
abstaining.
SUBDIVISIONS
Consideration and Possible Action on:
A. Replat of Lot 2-A 1 of Sawyer Ranch 33 Tract Two, Hays County, Texas, a 4.667 acre tract located
near the intersection of Sawyer Ranch Road and US Hwy 290
1. Presentation - Jon Thompson
Jon Thompson gave a presentation regarding the replal of property for the purposes of constructing
a dance studio.
2. Staff Report - Rick Coneway
Rick Coneway presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommended approval of the
replat.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report - Mim James
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval 5 to 0.
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Rep/at
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve the replat. Council Member King
seconded the motion, which carried 4 to O to I, with Mayor Pro Tern Foulds abstaining.
VARIANCES/SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
Consideration and Possible Action on:
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A. A request for a variance from the Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30, Exhibit A,
Sections 5.6.2 and 5.7.6 to allow reduction of required parking for a mixed-use structure
containing Premiere Dance Studio and general retail located at Sawyer Ranch 22, Tract Two,
Lot 2-Al-B, Dripping Springs, Texas, 78620
I. Presentation -Jon Thompson
Jon Thompson gave a presentation on the request for a variance to allow a reduction of required
parking for a mixed-use structure.
2. Sta_D·Report-Ar,jali Naini
Anjali Naini presented the staff report, which is on file. Staff recommended approval of the
variance with the conditions that the applicant guarantee that the two uses within the proposed
building will have little to zero overlapping business hours~ and that should the uses expand and
warrant an increase in parking, the applicant must abide by Section 5.7.5 of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report - Mim James
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval with staff conditions 5 to 0.
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Variance
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve the variance request with staff
recommendations. Council Member King seconded the motion, which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
B. A request for a Special Exception to the Dripping Springs Code of Ordinance as follows: Chapter
30, Exhibit A, Section D 3.2 regarding allowing a Temporary Sales Office in an AG zoned district
for property located at 26025 RR 12 / A0415 Phillip A Smith Sunrey, Acres 5.110 and: A Site
Denlopment Permit Application for the associated Temporary Sales Office located at Caliterra
Subdivision
I. Presentation - Bill Couch
Bill Couch gave a presentation regarding a request for a special exception to the Code of
Ordinances to allow a temporary sales office located in the Caliterra Subdivision. Mr. Couch
discussed site access and the purpose of the sales office.
2. Sta_ff'Report - Special Exception, Anjali Naini
Anjali Naini presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommended approval of the request
for a special exception with the following conditions: Allow the use to remain in place for up to
three (3) years; however, should the applicant request a use extension they must re-apply for a
special exception or request rezoning to a category that allows the requested use.
3. Sta_D'Report - Site Development Plan, Rick Coneway
Rick Coneway presented the staff report on the site development plan which is on file. The
applicant's site development plan meets the requirements for the City's Site Development
Ordinance.
4. Planning & Zoning Commission Report - Mim James
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The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval with staff conditions 4 to 1.
5. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
6. Special Exception
7. Site Development Permit
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve the special request to allow a temporary
sales office with staff recommendations. and to approve the application for site development.
Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried 4 to O to 1, with Mayor Pro Tem Foulds
abstaining.
BUSINESS
Consideration and Possible Action on:
Council Member Kroll recused himself from Business Items A - C, and exited the Council Chambers.
Council Member Kroll has an affidavit on file with the City Secretary·s Office, which is available for
inspection upon request.
A. Annexation and Development Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and SLF IV -
Dripping Springs JV, L.P. and Bob White Investments, LP for Heritage Subdivision,
approximately 189 acres located in the ETJ, generally bounded by Ranch Road 12 near the
northeast perimeter of the property; Old Fitzhugh Road near the eastern perimeter; Walnut
Springs Elementary School in the southwestern corner; Dripping Springs Youth Association
Fields near the southwest perimeter; Dripping Springs High School along the western perimeter;
and in close proximity to Springlake Drive at the northern perimeter
1. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
2. O.ffeite Road and Trail Agreement
3. Heritage Wastewater Utility Agreement
4. Annexation and Development Agreement - Heritage Subdivision
Mim James and Dottie Palumbo explained to the City Council that the agreements are being
finalized, and requested a postponement.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds lo postpone the item to the Regular City Council
Meeting on October 17, 2017. Council Member King seconded the motion with carried
unanimously 4 to 0.
B. Ordinance No. 1220.124: Zoning request and ordinance enacting Planned Development District
(PDD) #5, commonly known as "Heritage Subdivision." The area is approximately 189 acres,
generally bounded by Ranch Road 12 near the northeast perimeter of the property; Old Fitzhugh
Road near the eastern perimeter; Walnut Springs Elementary School at the southwestern corner;
Dripping Springs Youth Association Fields near the southwest perimeter; Dripping Springs High
School along the western perimeter; and in close proximity to Springlake Drive at the northern
perimeter
I. Public Hearing
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No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
2. Ordinance No. 1220.124: Planned Development District (PDD) No. 5
Dottie Palumbo requested to postpone the item to the Regular City Council Meeting on October
17,2017.
A motion was made by Council Member King to postpone the item to the Regular City Council
Meeting on October 17, 2017. Council Member Crow seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously 4 to 0.
C. Draft Public lmpro\'ement District Financing Agreement (PFA) and Draft Service and
Assessment Plan for Heritage SubdMsion
I. Draft P!D Financing Agreement
2. Dra:fi Service and Assessment Plan
Dottie Palumbo requested to postpone the item to the Regular City Council meeting on October 17,
2017.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tcm Foulds to postpone the item to the Regular City Council
meeting on October 17, 2017. Council Member Crow seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously 4 to 0.
Council Member Kroll returned to the dais, and was present for the rest of the Agenda.
D. Contracts and Lease Agreements for Dripping Springs Ranch Park Ranch House
1. StaffReport-Laura Mueller
Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommended approval of the
contracts and lease agreements for Dripping Springs Ranch Park.
2. Dripping Springs Ranch House Lease Agreement - Employee and Contractor
3. Independent Contractor Agreement.for Ranch House Maintenance
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve the Ranch House lease agreements, and
the Independent Contract Agreement for Ranch House Maintenance with the condition that the
lease agreement be amended to allow payment of deposit to be spread over a three (3) month period,
and that the pct/animal deposit not exceed $500.00. Council Member Crow seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously 5 to 0.
E. Request for a fee waiver from Hays County 4-H to hold their District Horse Shows at Dripping
Springs Ranch Park in June 2018
I. StqffReport-lynne Dickinson
Lynne Dickinson presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommended approval of the
request for a fee waiver.
2. Fee Waiver
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve the request for a fee waiver. Council
Member King seconded the motion, which carried unanimously 5 lo 0.
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F. Ordinance No. 1803.92: Charro Vista Annexation (RM 150 Near Charro Vista Park) - An
Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas to voluntarily annex into the city limits a tract
of land located in the City of Dripping Springs ETJ under provisions of Chapter 43 of the Texas
Local Code, and described as follows: 16.0118 acres ofland out of the Thomas R. Jackson League
Abstract No. 9, in Hays County, Texas, being that certain tract or portion of land conveyed to
Roberta Crenshaw by deed recorded in Volume 469, Page 263 of the Real Property Records of
Hays County, Texas
I. Stajj'Report-Anjali Naini
Anjali Naini presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommended approval of the
ordinance to voluntary annex a tract of land common known as Charro Vista.
2. Puhlic Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
3. Ordinance No. 1803.92
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve Ordinance No. 1803.92. Council
Member King seconded the motion, which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
4. Service Plan (attached to ordinance)
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve the Service Plan attached to Ordinance
No. 1803. 92. Counci1 Member Crow seconded the motion, which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
G. Ordinance No. 1720.13: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 20, Article 20.02, Division 6, Section
20.02.006(c) of the Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances, increasing Wastewater Fees by Five
Percent
I. Stq/J'Report- Ginger Faught
Ginger Faught presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommended approval of the rate
increase of five percent.
2. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
3. Ordinance No. 1720.13
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve Ordinance No. 1720.13. Council
Member King seconded the motion, which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
H. Selection of Electrical and Lighting Engineer for Dripping Springs Sports & Recreation Park
Sports Lighting Upgrade Project
Michelle Fischer presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommended approval of the
selection of EMA Engineering & Consulting for Electrical and Lighting Engineer.
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve the selection of EMA Engineering &
Consulting. and to authorize staff and the Parks & Recreation Committee to negotiate a professional
services agreement with EMA, which will be brought back to City Council for approval. Council
Member King seconded the motion, which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
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REPORTS OF AGENCIES, COMMISSIONS AND STAFF
The fol/0 1\ling reports are 011 file in !he City Secreta,y 's Office and available for inspection upon requesl.
A. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Monthly Report
B. Transportation Committee Monthly Report
Reports are on fi le and available for inspection upon request.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Council Member Crow to adjourn the meeting. Council Member King
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
City Council & Board of Adjustment Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 5:30 PM
City Hall, 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL - 5:30 p.m.
Mayor & City Council Members/Board of Adjustment
Mayor Todd Purcell
Mayor Pro Tern Bill Foulds
Council Member Travis Crow
Council Member Wade King
Council Member John Kroll
Council Member Taline Manassian
City Staff/Appointed Officials
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
City Planner Megan Will
City Engineer Rick Coneway
Dripping Springs Ranch Park Manager Lynne Dickinson
Communications Coordinator Bonnie Gonzalez
Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller
Consulting Land Planner Anjali Naini
Planning and Zoning Commission Chair Mim James
Special Counsel Dottie Palumbo
Special Counsel David Tuckfield
II. WORKSHOP
No action to be taken during workshop. Staff Reports regarding Consent, Site
Developments, Subdivisions, Zoning, On Site Sewage Facilities, Signs, Variances,
Waivers, Special Exceptions, Annexations, Alternate Standards, Business, and Other
Agenda Items listed below.
A. Heritage Subdivision Project Review
1. Project Overview - Ocie Vest
2. PIO Creation, Annexation/Development Agreement, and PDD 5 Ordinance - Dottie
Palumbo
3. Offsite Road/Trail Agreement - Rick Coneway
4. Wastewater Service Agreement - David Tuckfield
5. Draft Public Improvement District Financing Agreement, and Draft Service and
Assessment Plan - Dottie Palumbo
6. Next Steps - Mim James and Dottie Palumbo
III. RECESS
IV. RECONVENE AT 6:30 p.m.
V. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
VI. PROCLAMATIONS
Consideration and Possible Action on
A. Hays-Caldwell Women's Center "Domestic Violence Awareness Month"
(Sponsor: Council Member John Kroll)
B. Dripping Springs Ranch Park "Volunteer of the Year"
(Sponsor: Council Member Wade King)
VII. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
Floor open to discussion on any subject. No action may be taken by law. Citizens wishing
to speak shall do so after being recognized by the Mayor. The Mayor and City Council may
establish a time limit as necessary.
VIII. CONSENT ITEMS
The following items are anticipated to require little or no individualized discussion due to
their nature being clerical, ministerial, mundane or routine. In an effort to enhance the
efficiency of City Council meetings, it is intended that these items will be acted upon by the
City Council with a single motion because no public hearing or determination is necessary.
However, a City Council Member or citizen may request separate deliberation for a specific
item, in which event those items will be removed from the consent agenda prior to the City
Council voting on the consent agenda as a collective, singular item. Prior to voting on the
consent agenda, the City Council may add additional items that are listed elsewhere on the
same agenda.
A. Approval of the Special City Council Meeting Minutes for August 29, 2017 and
September 26, 2017; and the Regular City Council and Board of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes of September 12, 2017 and September 19, 2017
B. Approval of Site Development Permit Approval Extension for SDP#l6-0122-01
Central Texas Youth Ballet for the construction of a ballet studio with associated
parking, drainage and water quality facilities, at the NE corner of Mercer St. and
RR12
1. Request Letter
2. Staff Report (Rick Coneway)
C. Approval of Waiver of Dripping Springs Sports & Recreation Park Upper Adult
Softball Field Rental Fees in exchange for maintenance assistance for August
through November 2017 (Rob Rogers, YETI Baseball Club)
D. Approval of Amendment to Fee Schedule Ordinance Regarding Founders Memorial
Park Pavilion Rental Fees (Sponsor: Council Member Wade King)
E. Approval of Appointment of Committee Members to Founders Memorial Park
Master Plan Advisory Committee (Sponsor: Council Member King)
F. Approval of Resolution No. 2017-62: A Resolution of the City of Dripping Springs
Designating the News-Dispatch as the Official News Paper of the City of Dripping
Springs for Fiscal Year 2018
1. Staff Report (Andrea Cunningham)
2. Resolution No. 2017-62
G. Approval of Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the Dripping Springs Community
Library and the City of Dripping Springs (Sponsor: Council Member Wade King)
H. Approval of Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and
the Dripping Springs Mountain Bike Team for Bike Rodeo and Swap Meet in
November 2017 to beheld at Dripping Springs Ranch Park (Sponsor: Council
Member Wade King)
1. Staff Report (Lynne Dickinson)
2. Dripping Springs Mountain Bike Team DSRP Co-Sponsorship Agreement
I. Approval of Request for fee waiver for Dripping Springs Ranch Park campground
fees from Boy Scout Pack 280 in October 2017, in exchange for a service project at
Dripping Springs Ranch Park
(Sponsor: Council Member Wade King)
1. Staff Report (Lynne Dickinson)
2. Fee Waiver
J. Resolution No. 2017-63: Amendment to the Policy for Use of Dripping Springs
Ranch Park at No Cost or a Reduced Rate to allow the DSRP Manager to make
Approvals in Certain Circumstances
(Sponsor: Council Member Wade King)
1. Staff Report (Laura Mueller)
2. Resolution No. 2017-63
IX. SIGNS
Consideration and possible action on:
A. Variance requests to allow an electronic LED Gas Price sign and to allow two
projecting signs to exceed the maximum height allowed for Texaco Z Square,
located at 13210 W. Highway 290, Austin, TX 78737 at the intersection of Heritage
Drive
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Michelle Fischer)
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Variance to allow electronic LED gas price sign
6. Variance request to allow two projecting signs to exceed the maximum height allowed
B. Variance Requests to allow an additional sign (menu board) and to allow a
projecting sign to exceed the maximum height allowed for Hat Creek Burger in
Belterra Village, located at 166 Hargraves Drive, Building F, Austin, TX 78737
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Michelle Fischer)
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Variance request to allow additional sign (menu board)
6. Variance request to allow a projecting sign to exceed the maximum height allowed
C. Variance request to allow an additional projecting sign for Breed & Company in
Belterra Village, located at 165 Hargraves Dr., Austin, Texas 78737
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Michelle Fischer)
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Variance to allow an additional projecting sign
D. Ordinance No.1251.30: An Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Appendix "C", of the
Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances; Amending regulations for a Master Sign
Plan for the Belterra Commercial Subdivision; providing for the following: rules;
procedures; and findings of fact; codification; repealer; severability; proper notice
and meeting; enforcement including criminal penalties including criminal fines not
to exceed $500.00 and civil fines up to $500.00.
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Laura Mueller)
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Ordinance No. 1251.30
X. ZONING
Consideration and Possible Acti.on On:
A. Ordinance No. 1220.147: An Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas,
rezoning a tract of land located near W. Hwy 290 a_nd Sawyer Ranch Road, in
Dripping Springs, Texas totaling approximately 4.6671 acres, from Office (0) to
General Retail (GR), and described as follows:
Sawyer Ranch 33, Tract Two, Lot 2-A 1.
1. Presentation (Jon Thompson)
2. Staff Report (Anjali Naini/Megan Will)
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Ordinance No. 1220.147
XI. SUBDIVISIONS
Consideration and Possible Action On:
A. Replat of LOT 2-A 1 OF SAWYER RANCH 33 TRACT TWO, HAYS COUNTY,
TEXAS, a 4.667 acre tract located near the intersection of Sawyer Ranch Road and
USHwy290
1. Presentation (Jon Thompson)
2. Staff Report (Rick Coneway)
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Replat
XII. VARIANCES/SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
Considerati.on and Possible Acti.on on:
A. A request for a variance from the Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances, Chapter
30, Exhibit A, Sections 5.6.2 and 5.7.6 to allow reduction of required parking for a
mixed-use structure containing Premiere Dance Studio and general retail located at
Sawyer Ranch 22, Tract Two, Lot 2-Al-B, Dripping Springs, Texas, 78620. Jon
Thompson,Applicant
1. Presentation (Jon Thompson)
2. Staff Report (Anjali Naini/ Megan Will)
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Variance
B. A request for a Special Exception to the Dripping Springs Code of Ordinance as
follows: Chapter 30, Exhibit A, Section D 3.2 regarding allowing a Temporary Sales
Office in an AG zoned district for a property located at 26025 RR 12 / A0415
PHILIP A SMITH SURVEY, ACRES 5.110. AND: A Site Development Permit
Application for the associated Temporary Sales Office located at Caliterra
Subdivision. Bill E. Couch, Applicant
1. Presentation (Applicant)
2. Staff Report - Special Exception (Anjali Naini/ Megan Will)
3. Staff Report - Site Development Plan (Rick Coneway)
4. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
5. Public Hearing
6. Special Exception
7. Site Development Permit
XIII. BUSINESS
Consideration and Possible Action On:
A. Annexation and Development Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs
and SLF IV -Dripping Springs JV, L.P. and BobWhite Investments, LP for
Heritage Subdivision, approximately 189 acres located in the ETJ, generally
bounded by Ranch Road 12 near the northeast perimeter of the property; Old
Fitzhugh Road near the eastern perimeter; Walnut Springs Elementary School in
the southwestern corner; Dripping Springs Youth Association Fields near the
southwest perimeter; Dripping Springs High School along the western perimeter;
and in close proximity to Springlake Drive at the northern perimeter. SLF IV-
Dripping Springs JV, LP and Bob White Investments, LP, Applicant
1. Presentation (Applicant)
2. Staff Report (Laura Mueller/Dottie Palumbo)
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Offsite Road and Trail Agreement
6. Heritage Wastewater Utility Agreement
7. Annexation and Development Agreement - Heritage Subdivision
B. Ordinance No.1220.124: Zoning request and ordinance enacting Planned
Development District (PDD) # 5, commonly known as "Heritage Subdivision." The
area is approximately 189 acres, generally bounded by Ranch Road 12 near the
northeast perimeter of the property; Old Fitzhugh Road near the eastern perimeter;
Walnut Springs Elementary School at the southwestern corner; Dripping Springs
Youth Sports Association Fields near the southwest perimeter; Dripping Springs
High School along the western perimeter; and in close proximity to Springlake
Drive at the northern perimeter. SLF IV-Dripping Springs JV, L.P. and Bob White
Investments, LP, Applicants
1. Presentation (Applicant)
2. Staff Report (Dottie Palumbo)
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Ordinance No.1220.124: Planned Development District (PDD) No. 5
C. Draft Public Improvement District Financing Agreement (PFA) and Draft Service
and Assessment Plan for Heritage Subdivision.
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Dottie Palumbo)
3. Draft PID Financing Agreement
4. Draft Service and Assessment Plan
D. Contracts and Lease Agreements for Drippings Springs Ranch Park Ranch House
(Sponsor: Council Member Wade King)
1. Staff Report (Laura Mueller)
2. Dripping Springs Ranch House Lease Agreement - Employee and Contractor
3. Independent Contractor Agreement for Ranch House Maintenance
E. Request for a fee waiver from Hays County 4-H to hold their District Horse Shows
at Dripping Springs Ranch Park in June 2018 (Sponsor: Council Member Wade King)
1. Staff Report (Lynne Dickinson)
2. Fee Waiver
F. Ordinance No. 1803.92: Charro Vista Annexation (RM 150 Near Charro Vista
Park) - An Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas to voluntarily annex
into the city limits a tract of land located in the City of Dripping Springs ETJ under
provisions of Chapter 43 of the Texas Local Code, and described as follows: 16.0118
acres of land out of the Thomas R. Jackson League Abstract No. 9, in Hays County,
Texas, being that certain tract or portion of land conveyed to Roberta Crenshaw by
deed recorded in Volume 469, Page 263 of the Real Property Records of Hays
County, Texas.
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report
3. Public Hearing
4. Ordinance No. 1803.92
5. Service Plan (attached to ordinance)
G. Ordinance No. 1720.13: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 20, Article 20.02,
Division 6, Section 20.02.006(c) of the Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances,
increasing Wastewater Fees by Five Percent
1. Staff Report - Ginger Faught
2. Public Hearing
3. Ordinance No. 1720.13
H. Selection of Electrical and Lighting Engineer for Dripping Springs Sports &
Recreation Park Sports Lighting Upgrade Project (Sponsor: Mayor Todd Purcell)
XIV. REPORTS OF AGENCIES, COMMISSIONS AND STAFF
A. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Monthly Report
B. Transportation Committee Monthly Report
XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council for the City ofDripping Springs has the right to adjourn into executive
session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by
Texas Government Code Sections 55 1.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 55 1.072
(Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations~,
551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security D evices), and 551.086
(Economic D evelopment}. The City Council for the City of Dripping Springs may act on any
item listed in Executive Session in Open Session or move any item from Executive Session to
Open Session for action.
A. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to subdivision and
street requirements for property at Gateway 26 doors. (551.071 Consultation with
Attorney)
B. Consultation with City Attorney regarding the Proposed Settlement Agreement
between the City of Dripping Springs, the City of Austin and other Parties
regarding Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit No. WQ001448803
(551. 071 Consultation with City Attorney)
C. Consultation with Attorney regarding legal issues related to employer furnish ed
lodging to city employees or contractors . (551.071 Consultation with City Attorney).
D. Consultation with City Attorney Regarding Allocation of Wastewater Capacities
and Potential Alternatives and Options to Currently Planned Wastewater Discharge
Permitting Plans, Including Potential Additional Area Needed to Meet Wastewater
Service Needs (551.071 Consultation with City Attorney and 551.072 Purchase,
Exchange, Lease, or Value ofReal Property)
E. Deliberation regarding the potential purchase of all or a portion of real property
related to the Transportation Plan. (551.072 Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of
Real Property)
F. Deliberate the appointment, employment, and duties of the Parks and Community
Services Director and consultation with attorney regardin g legal issues related to the
employment and compensation of Parks and Community Services Director. (551.074
Personnel Matters; 551. 071 Consultation with City AttorneJ/
G. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to annexation,
development, financing, and zoning of area commonly known as the Heritage
Subdivision. (551. 071 Consultation with City Attorney).
XVI. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Regular City Council Meeting October 17, 20 17 at 6:00 p.m.
xvn. ADJOURN
All agenda items listed above are eligible f or discussion and action unless othe,w ise specifically noted. Notice is
posted in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon 's Texas Codes, Annotated. I certify that the
above notice of meeting was p osted a l City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.citvo{drippi11gspri11gs.co111 011 the 6th day of October, 2017 at 4:30 p. m ..
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