City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · February 13, 2018
Minutes
City Council & Board of Adjustment
Workshop & Regular Meeting Minutes
February 13, 2018: 5:30 p.m. Workshop, 6:30 p.m. Meeting
A Workshop and Regular Meeting of the City Council of Dripping Springs, Texas was held
Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at City Hall, 511 Mercer
Street, Dripping Springs, Texas.
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL - 5:30 p.m.
City Council Members present were:
Mayor Todd Purcell
Mayor Pro Tern Bill Foulds
Council Member Travis Crow (arrived at 5:46 p.m.)
Council Member Wade King (arrived at 6:30 p.m.)
Council Member John Kroll
Council Member Taline Manassian
City Staff/Appointed Officials present were:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
City Planner Megan Will
Director of Public Works Kyle Dannhaus
Parks & Community Services Director Mariana Espinoza
City Engineer Chad Gilpin
City Treasurer Gina Gillis
Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller
Special Counsel Dottie Palumbo
Consulting Land Planner Anjali Naini
Planning and Zoning Commission Chair Mim James
Planning and Zoning Commission Vice Chair James Martin
With a quorum of the City Council present, Mayor Purcell called the workshop to
order at 5:34 p.m.
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.
III. RECESS
IV. RECONVENE AT 6:30 p.m.
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With a quorum of the City Council present, Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order
and returned to Open Session and opened the regular meeting.
V. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Purcell led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Without objection from the City Council, Mayor Purcell took up Business Item A
for consideration.
IX. BUSINESS
Consideration and Possible Action On:
A. 2018 Founders Memorial Park Pool Fees, Hours of Operation, and Job
Descriptions; and authorization for the City Administrator and Parks
and Community Services Director to hire pool employees
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern to approve the 2018 Founders
Memorial Park Pool Fees, and Job Descriptions and authorization for City
Admjnistrator and Parks and Community Services Director to hire pool
employees; and to postpone consideration on the Hours of Opertion to the
April 20, 2018 Regular City Council meeting. Council Member Manassian
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
VI. 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.
Rich Beggs, Casey Cutler, Holton Burns, Kasey Mock, Jeff Shaw, Sharon Darley,
Elizabeth Smith, Wes Pitts, John Williamson, and Kara Shaw spoke in opposition to
the City's Application for a Wastewater Discharge Permit.
Terry Tull spoke regarding municipal land use and statutory requirements.
Jamje Lipman spoke in opposition to the Site Development Permit Application for
the Mark Black Wedding Venue.
VII. 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
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collective, singular item. Prior to voting on the consent agenda, the City Council
may add additional items that are listed elsewhere on the ame agenda.
A. Approval of the Regular City Council Minutes of January 9, 2018, and
the Special City Council Minutes of January 23, 2018
B. Approval of City Treasurer's Report for January 2018
C. Approval of an Ordinance Calling for the City of Dripping Springs
General Election for two City Council Seats, and one Mayoral Seat to be
held on May 5, 2018
Filed as Ordinance No. 2018-03
D. Approval of a Resolution Accepting Improvements and Approving
Maintenance Bond for Street, Drainage, Water, and Wastewater
Improvements at Caliterra Phase 2, Section 7
Filed as Resolution No. 2018-R07
E. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement between the City of
Dripping Springs and CMA Engineering, Inc. for Engineering Services
regarding the South Regional Wastewater Facilities Development
F. Approval of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping
Springs and the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce regarding
First Thursdays 2018
G. Approval of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping
Springs and Hill Country Rally for Kids for the Hill Country Rally for
Kids Car Show to be held on September 15, 2018
H. Approval of Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping
Springs and D Bar S Roping to hold weekly Roping Practices at Dripping
Springs Ranch Park
I. Approval of Co-Sponsorship Agreement between Dripping Springs Ag
Boosters and the City of Dripping Springs for the 2018 Dripping Springs
Fair and Rodeo
J. Approval of Fee Waiver for the Hays County Sheriffs Department
Bleacher Lease for the Annual Capital of Texas Police Motorcycle Chute
Out
K. Approval of the Postponement of SD2017-0005 Site Development Permit
Application for the Mark Black Wedding Venue located at 130 W.
Concord Circle, Driftwood, TX (ET J) to the Regular City Council
Meeting of February 20, 2017
L. Approval of an Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs
and Safesite, Inc. for secure document shredding services
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve Consent Items A
- L. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously
5 to 0.
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VIII. SUBDMSION/SITE DEVELOPMENT/
ZONING/SIGNAGE/CONDITIONAL USE
PERMITSNARIANCES/W AIVERS/SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
Discussion and Possible Action on:
A. SD2017-0005 Site Development Permit Application for the Mark Black
Wedding Venue located at 130 W. Concord Circle, Driftwood, TX (ETJ).
Applicant, Andrew Evans, Kimley Horn and Associates.
This item was postponed to the March 20, 2018 Regular City Council meeting
with the approval with the Consent Agenda. The City Council held the Public
Hearing for members of the public wishing to speak.
3. Public Hearing
Anne Taylor, Jeanine Christensen, Brian Dudley, Bob Logan, Mike
Dunmire, Shelah Cisneros, Carlos Verdin, and Kasey Gerhar spoke in
opposition to the Application for Site Development for the Mark
Black Wedding Venue.
B. CUP2017-0004: Conditional Use Permit Application for a Bar located at
251 Baird Lane, Dripping Springs Texas 78620; A request for a Variance
to the Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30 - Zoning,
Exhibit A, Section SA, Subsection 5.8.2 Fire Lanes to allow a paved width
of20 ft. where a minimum width of24 ft. is otherwise required; A request
for a Variance to the Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances Chapter 6 -
Section 6.04.002(a) to allow a separation of 204 feet between a school and
bar where a minimum distance of 300 feet is otherwise
required. Applicant, Jon Thompson
1. Presentation
Chris Holtkamp introduced Kevin and Mandi Roarke, the owners of
the proposed project. Mr. and Mrs. Roarke presented their project,
addressing the variance requests and conditional use permit.
2. Staff Report
Megan Will presented the staff report which is on file and available
for review. Staff recommends denial of the variances and conditional
use permit. Should the City Council decide to deny the conditional
use permit, the variance requests become null and void. However, if
the City Council approves the condition use permit and subsequently
the variance requests, staff recommends the following conditions:
(1) A right-turn only sign should be posted at the Baird Lane and
Hwy 290 intersection.
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(2) Fire Lane/No Parking signage will be required along Baird
Lane and at the hammerhead turn around required by ESD 6.
(3) Outdoor speakers and amplified music are prohibited.
(4) Hours of operation shall be mutually exclusive of the hours of
operation of the in-home daycare existing at 115 Baird Lane;
and in no circumstance, shall exceed 3PM - 11PM Monday
thru Friday, and 1 lAM - 11PM Saturday thru Sunday.
(5) A recent survey of the property clearly indicating the width of
Baird Lane and showing it is wide enough to accommodate
the required paved fire lane and in the opinion of the City
Engineer, to provide safe and efficient vehicular circulation
must be submitted with any site development.
(6) Evidence ofTxDOT approval of the widening curb cut at US
Hwy 290 is required with any site development permit
submittal.
3. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
Vice Chair Martin: The Commission recommended denial of the
requests and conditional use permit. Commissioner McIntosh
abstained from voting on the item.
4. Public Hearing
Elizabeth Smith and Becky Welbourn spoke in opposition to the item.
5. School Separation Distance Variance
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to deny the Variance
Request for a school separation waiver. Council Member Manassian
seconded the motion. After some discussion on the motion, Council
Members Kroll and Manassian withdrew their motion and seconded,
respectively.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to vote on the
Conditional Use Permit before voting on the two Variance Requests.
Council Member King seconded the motion which can-ied
unanimously 5 to 0
6. Fire Lane Variance
No action was taken on this item.
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7. Conditional Use Permit
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to deny the Condition
Use Permit. Council Member Kroll seconded the motion which
carried 4 to 1 with Council Member King opposed.
Because the conditional use permit was not approved, the requests for
variances is null and void; therefore, City Council took no action on
the Fire Lane Variance and School Separation Distance Variance.
C. CUP2017-0002: Conditional Use Permit Application for an Accessory
Dwelling Unit (ADU) Located at 1501 Woods Loop, Driftwood, Texas
78619, Applicant, Duel Tarrant
Mayor Pro Tern Foulds recused from this item and stepped down from the
dais.
1. Presentation
Chris Holtkamp was present to represent the client and available for
questions from the City Council.
2. Staff Report
Megan Will presented the staff report which is on file and available
for review. Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit
with the following conditions:
(1) The ADU shall be inspected prior to occupancy for
compliance with basic International Residential Code
standards limited to : Electrical, Plumbing, Structural, and
Safety Issues that can be observed by the Code
Enforcement Official in the ADU.
(2) The ADU shall be connected to an approved on-site septic
system prior to occupancy.
3. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
Vice Chair Martin: The Commission recommended approval of the
conditional use permit with staff recommendations.
4. Public Hearing
Wayne Simoneau spoke in opposition to the item.
5. Conditional Use Permit
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A motion was made by Council Member Crow to deny the conditional
use permit. Council Member Kroll seconded the motion which
carried 3 to 1, with Council Member King opposed.
D. CUP2017-0005: Conditional Use Permit Application for a Commercial
Parking Lot located at 105 Grand Prairie Cir., Dripping Springs, TX
78620 Applicant, Jon Thompson
1. Presentation
Chris Holtkamp was present to represent the client and available for
questions from the City Council.
2. Staff Report
Megan Will presented the staff report which is on file and available
for review. Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit
with the following conditions:
(1) Per Zoning Ordinance Section 5.9.1(1) the commercial
parking lost must meet the applicable setback
requirements.
(2) Per Zoning Ordinance Section 5.9.1(2) the commercial
parking lot must meet all applicant standards of Section
28.06.055 of the City's Landscape Ordinance
3. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
Vice Chair Martin: The Commission recommended approval of the
Conditional Use Permit with staff recommendations.
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Conditional Use Permit
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve the
conditional use permit. Council Member King seconded the motion
which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to hear Items I and J out of
order. Council Member Kroll seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
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I. SUB2017-0003 Partial Vacation of Arrowhead Ranch Lots 1 and 2 of the
Arrowhead Ranch Section One, a Subdivision Recorded in Volume 16,
Page 267 of the Plat Records of Hays County Texas. Location - 1610
Creek Rd., Dripping Springs, TX 78620. Applicant, Doug Rummel, P.E. ,
RPLS
1. Presentation
Christine Methvin with Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc. presented
the item.
2. Staff Report
Megan Will presented the staff report which is on file. Staff
recommends approval of the request for a partial vacation of
Arrowhead Ranch Lots 1 and 2.
3. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
Vice Chair Marin: The Commission recommended approval of the
partial plat vacation.
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Plat Vacation
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve the Partial
Plat Vacation for Arrowhead Ranch Lots 1 and 2 of Arrowhead Ranch
Section One. Council Member Kroll seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 5 to 0.
J. SUB2017-0003 Minor Plat for Arrowhead Ranch Section One A, a 7. 710
acre tract located at 1610 Creek Rd., Dripping Springs, TX 78620.
Applicant, Doug Rummel, P.E., RPLS
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report
3. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
The presentation, staff report, and Planning and Zoning Commission
report were give during the previous item - Arrowhead Plat
Vacation.
4. Public Hearing
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No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Minor Plat
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve the Minor
Plat for Arrowhead Ranch Section One. Council Member Kroll
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to hear Business Item C out
of order. Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
IX. BUSINESS
Consideration and Possible Action On:
C. A Resolution of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas Approving and
Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the "Westwood Public Improvement
District Financing Agreement": Between the City of Dripping Springs,
Texas and Scenic Land Holdings, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability
Company, and Establishing an Effective Date
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report
3. PID Financing Agreement
Dottie Palumbo gave presentation on the item, and presented the staff
report during the Workshop.
4. Resolution
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve the
resolution. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
Filed as Resolution No. 2018-R08
VIII. SUBDIVISION/SITE DEVELOPMENT/
ZONING/SIGNAGE/CONDITIONAL USE
PERMITSNARIANCES/WAIVERS/SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
Discussion and Possible Action on:
E. ZA2017-0002: Zoning Amendment Ordinance No. 1220.152: Approval
of an Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas, Rezoning a Tract
of Land Totaling 16.0118 Acres Located at 23000 W FM 150, Dripping
Springs, Texas from Agriculture (AG) to Single-Family Residential,
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Moderate Density (SF-2), and Described as Follows: 16.0118 Acres out
of the Thomas R. Jackson League, Abstract No. 9, Applicant, Dan Druck
I. Presentation - no presentation
2. Staff Report
Anjali Naini presented the staff report which is on file. Staff
recommends approval of Ordinance No . 1220.152.
3. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: The Commission recommended approval 6 to 0.
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Ordinance No.1220.152
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve Ordinance
No. 1220.152. Council Member King seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 5 to 0.
F. SUB2017-0002: Charro Vista Subdivision. A Preliminary Plat for a
16.0091 Acre Property Located at 23000 W FM 150, Dripping Springs,
Texas (Thomas R. Jackson League, Abstract No. 9), Applicant, Dan
Druck, Charro Vista, LLC
I . Presentation - no presentation
2. Staff Report
Anjali Naini presented the staff report which is on file. Staff
recommends approval of the Parkland Dedication as recommend by
Parks Consultant Brent Luck, and the Preliminary Plat conditional
upon any additions or alterations to the engineering plans as deemed
necessary by the City Engineer, as needed, to ensure the safe, efficient
and proper construction of public improvements within the
subdivision and adequate response to all comments.
3. Parks & Recreation Commission Report
The Parks & Recreation Commission recommended approval of the
Parkland Dedication.
4. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
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Chair James: The Commission recommended approval of the
Preliminary Plat and Parkland Dedication 6 to 0.
5. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
6. Parkland Dedication
7. Preliminary Plat
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve the
Preliminary Plat and Parkland Dedication as recommended. Council
Member Kroll seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to
0.
G. Replat of Springlake Subdivision Lot 122-A3 and Lot 122-A4 a 3.21 acre
tract located at 1804 Spring Valley Dr., Dripping Springs, TX 78620.
Applicant, Hugo Elizondo Jr. , P.E. , Cuatro Consultants LTD.
1. Presentation - no presentation
2. Staff Report
Megan Will presented the staff report which 1s on file. Staff
recommends approval of the rep lat.
3. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
Vice Chair Martin: The Commission recommend approval of the
replat 6 to 0.
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Replat
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve the replat.
Council Member Kroll seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
H. SUB2017-0004 Replat of Springlake Subdivision Tract 88A, Establishing
Lots 88A-1 and Lot 88A-2 located at 101 Homestead Ln., Dripping
Springs, TX 78620. Applicant, Kelly Kilber, P.E. , Tri-Tech Engineering
1. Presentation - no presentation
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2. Staff Report
Megan Will presented the staff report which 1s on file. Staff
recommends approval of the rep lat.
3. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
Vice Chair Martin: The Commission recommended approval 6 to 0.
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Replat
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve the replat.
Council Member King seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
I. SUB2017-0003 Partial Vacation of Arrowhead Ranch Lots 1 and 2 of the
Arrowhead Ranch Section One, a Subdivision Recorded in Volume 16,
Page 267 of the Plat Records of Hays County Texas. Location - 1610
Creek Rd., Dripping Springs, TX 78620. Applicant, Doug Rummel, P.E.,
RPLS
This item was considered earlier in the agenda.
J. SUB2017-0003 Minor Plat for Arrowhead Ranch Section One A, a 7.710
acre tract located at 1610 Creek Rd., Dripping Springs, TX 78620.
Applicant, Doug Rummel, P .E. , RPLS
This item was considered earlier in the agenda.
IX. BUSINESS
Consideration and Possible Action On:
A. 2018 Founders Memorial Park Pool Fees, Hours of Operation, and Job
Descriptions; and authorization for the City Administrator and Parks
and Community Services Director to hire pool employees
This item was considered earlier in the agenda.
B. Discussion and selection of a proposal for banking services based on a
Request for Proposals.
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Michelle Fischer presented the staff report which is on file. Staff
recommends selection of Pioneer Bank for the City's banking services.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to select Pioneer Bank for the
City's banking services, and to direct staff to draft an agreement for the City
Council's consideration at the April 20, 2018 Regular City Council meeting.
Council Member Kroll seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to
0.
C. A Resolution of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas Approving and
Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the "Westwood Public Improvement
District Financing Agreement": Between the City of Dripping Springs,
Texas and Scenic Land Holdings, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability
Company, and Establishing an Effective Date
This item was considered earlier in the agenda.
X. REPORTS OF AGENCIES, COMMISSIONS AND STAFF
A. Transportation Committee Monthly Report
B. Economic Development Committee Monthly Report
C. Parks and Community Services Monthly Report
D. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Monthly Report
E. Farmers Market Monthly Report
A copy of the above reports is on file in the City Secretary's Office and
available for inspection upon request.
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council for the City of Dripping 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 551.071 (Consultation with
Attorney), 551 .072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations
about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations
about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development). 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 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)
B. Consultation with City Attorney Regarding Allocation of Wastewater
Capacities and Potential Alternatives and Options to Currently Planned
Wastewater Discharge Permitting Plans, Including Potential Additional
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Area Needed to Meet Wastewater Service Needs (551.071 Consultation
with City Attorney and 551.072 Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of
Real Property)
C. 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)
D. Consultation with City Attorney regarding an Agreement between the
City of Dripping Springs and the Hays County Livestock Board (551.071
Consultation with City Attorney)
The City Council did not meet in Executive Session.
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Regular City Council Meeting, February 20, 2018, 6:00 PM
B. Regular City Council Meeting, March 13, 2018, 5:30 PM Workshop/6:30
PM Meeting
C. Regular City Council Meeting, March 20, 2018, 6:00 PM
XIII. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to adjourn the meeting. Council
Member Kroll seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
10,2018
Todd Purcell, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
City Council & Board of Adjustment Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, February 13, 2018 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
Director of Public Works Kyle Dannhaus
Parks & Community Services Director Mariana Espinoza
Dripping Springs Ranch Park Manager Lynne Dickinson
Communications Coordinator Bonnie Gonzalez
City Engineer Chad Gilpin
Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller
Special Counsel Dottie Palumbo
Consulting Land Planner Anjali Naini
Planning and Zoning Commission Chair Mim James
II. WORKSHOP
No action to be taken during workshop. Staff Reports regarding Consent, Site
Developme11ts, Subdivisions, Zoning, On Site Sewage Facilities, Signs, Variances,
Waivers, Special Exceptions, A11nexations, Alternate Standards, Business, and Other
Agenda Items listed below.
III. RECESS
IV. RECONVENE AT 6:30 p.m.
V. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
VI. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
Floor open to discussion on any subject. No action may he taken hy law. Citizens wishing to
speak shall do so ajier being recognized by the Mayor. The Mayor and City Council may
establish a time limit as necessa1)'.
VII. 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 qf 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 Ci(v
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 Regular City Council Minutes of January 9, 2018, and the Special
City Council Minutes of January 23, 2018
B. Approval of City Treasurer's Report for January 2018
C. Approval of an Ordinance Calling for the City of Dripping Springs General Election
for two City Council Scats, and one Mayoral Seat to be held on May 5, 2018
D. Approval of a Resolution Accepting Improvements and Approving Maintenance
Bond for Street, Drainage, Water, and Wastewater Improvements at Caliterra
Phase 2, Section 7
E. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping
Springs and CMA Engineering, Inc. for Engineering Services regarding the South
Regional Wastewater Facilities Development
F. Approval of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and
the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce regarding First Thursdays 2018
G. Approval of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and
Hill Country Rally for Kids for the Hill Country Rally for Kids Car Show to be held
on September 15, 2018
H. Approval of Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and
D Bar S Roping to hold weekly Roping Practices at Dripping Springs Ranch Park
I. Approval of Co-Sponsorship Agreement between Dripping Springs Ag Boosters and
the City of Dripping Springs for the 2018 Dripping Springs Fair and Rodeo
J. Approval of Fee Waiver for the Hays County Sherifrs Department Bleacher Lease
for the Annual Capital of Texas Police Motorcycle Chute Out
K. Approval of the Postponement of SD2017-0005 Site Development Permit Application
for the Mark Black Wedding Venue located at 130 W. Concord Circle, Driftwood,
TX (ETJ) to the Regular City Council Meeting of February 20, 2017
L. Approval of an Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Safesite, Inc.
for secure document shredding services
VIII. SUBDIVISION/SITE DEVELOPMENT/ ZONING/SIGNAGE/CONDITIONAL USE
PERMITSNARIANCES/WAIVERS/SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
Discussion and Possible Action on:
A. SD2017-0005 Site Development Permit Application for the Mark Black Wedding
Venue located at 130 W. Concord Circle, Driftwood, TX (ET J). Applicant, Andrew
Evans, Kimley Horn and Associates.
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Chad Gilpin, PE)
3. Public Hearing
4. Site Development Permit
B. CUP2017-0004: Conditional Use Permit Application for a Bar located at 251 Baird
Lane, Dripping Springs Texas 78620; A request for a Variance to the Dripping
Springs Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30 - Zoning, Exhibit A, Section SA, Subsection
5.8.2 Fire Lanes to allow a paved width of 20 ft. where a minimum width of 24 ft. is
otherwise required; A request for a Variance to the Dripping Springs Code of
Ordinances Chapter 6 - Section 6.04.002(a) to allow a separation of 204 feet between
a school and bar where a minimum distance of 300 feet is otherwise required.
Applicant, Jon Thompson
1. Presentation (Jon Thompson)
2. Staff Report (Megan Will)
3. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. School Separation Distance Variance
6. Fire Lane Variance
7. Conditional Use Permit
C. CUP2017-0002: Conditional Use Permit Application for an Accessory Dwelling Unit
(ADU) Located at 1501 Woods Loop, Driftwood, Texas 78619, Applicant, Duel
Tarrant
1. Presentation (Duel Tarrant)
2. Staff Report (Megan Will)
3. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Conditional Use Permit
D. CUP2017-0005: Conditional Use Permit Application for a Commercial Parking Lot
located at 105 Grand Prairie Cir., Dripping Springs, TX 78620 Applicant, Jon
Thompson
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Megan Will)
3. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Conditional Use Permit
E. ZA2017-0002: Zoning Amendment Ordinance No. 1220.152: Approval of an
Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas, Rezoning a Tract of Land
Totaling 16.0118 Acres Located at 23000 W FM 150, Dripping Springs, Texas from
Agriculture (AG) to Single-Family Residential, Moderate Density (SF-2), and
Described as Follows: 16.0118 Acres out of the Thomas R. Jackson League, Abstract
No. 9, Applicant, Dan Druck
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Anjali Naini)
3. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Ordinance No.1220.152
F. SUB2017-0002: Charro Vista Subdivision. A Preliminary Plat for a 16.0091 Acre
Property Located at 23000 W FM 150, Dripping Springs, Texas (Thomas R. Jackson
League, Abstract No. 9), Applicant, Dan Druck, Charro Vista, LLC
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Anjali Naini)
3. Parks & Recreation Commission Report (Brent Luck)
4. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
5. Public Hearing
6. Parkland Dedication
7. Preliminary Plat
G. Replat of Springlake Subdivision Lot 122-A3 and Lot 122-A4 a 3.21 acre tract
located at 1804 Spring Valley Dr., Dripping Springs, TX 78620. Applicant, Hugo
Elizondo .Jr., P.E., Cuatro Consultants LTD.
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Megan Will)
3. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
4. Pub]ic Hearing
5. Rcp]at
H. SUB2017-0004 Replat of Springlake Subdivision Tract 88A, Establishing Lots 88A-1
and Lot 88A-2 located at 101 Homestead Ln., Dripping Springs, TX 78620.
Applicant, Kelly Ki/her. P.E., Tri-Tech Engineering
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report
3. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Rcplat
I. SUB2017-0003 Partial Vacation of Arrowhead Ranch Lots 1 and 2 of the Arrowhead
Ranch Section One, a Subdivision Recorded in Volume 16, Page 267 of the Plat
Records of Hays County Texas. Location - 1610 Creek Rd., Dripping Springs, TX
78620. Applicant, Doug Rummel, P.E., RPLS
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Megan Will)
3. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
4. Pub]ic Hearing
5. Plat Vacation
J. SUB2017-0003 Minor Plat for Arrowhead Ranch Section One A, a 7.710 acre tract
located at 1610 Creek Rd., Dripping Springs, TX 78620. Applicant, Doug Rummel,
P.E., RPLS
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Megan Will)
3. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Minor Plat
IX. BUSINESS
Consideration and Possible Action On:
A. 2018 Founders Memorial Park Pool Fees, Hours of Operation, and Job Descriptions;
and authorization for the City Administrator and Parks and Community Services
Director to hire pool employees
B. Discussion and selection of a proposal for banking services based on a Request for
Proposals.
C. A Resolution of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas Approving and Authorizing the
Mayor to Execute the "Westwood Public Improvement District Financing
Agreement": Between the City of Dripping Springs, Texas and Scenic Land
Holdings, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, and Establishing an
Effective Date
I. Presentation (Dottie Palumbo)
2. Staff Report (Dottie Palumbo)
3. PIO Financing Agreement
4. Resolution
X. REPORTS OF AGENCIES, COMMISSIONS AND STAFF
A. Transportation Committee Monthly Report
8. Economic Development Committee Monthly Report
C. Parks and Community Services Monthly Report
D. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Monthly Report
E. Farmers Market Monthly Report
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Ci(v Council for the Ci(v of Dripping Springs has the right to adjourn into executive
session al any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized hy
Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorne)~, 551.072
(Deliberations about Real Proper()~. 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations).
551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.086
(Economic Development). The City Council/hr the City <?fDripping 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 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)
8. 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 <?f Real Property)
C. 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 <?f
Real Propert;~
D. Consultation with City Attorney regarding an Agreement between the City of
Dripping Springs and the Hays County Livestock Board (551.071 Consultation with
City Attorne;~
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Regular City Council Meeting, February 20, 2018, 6:00 PM
8. Regular City Council Meeting, March 13, 2018, 5:30 PM Workshop/6:30 PM Meeting
C. Regular City Council Meeting, March 20, 2018, 6:00 PM
X ITI. A DJOUR N
All agenda items listed aho,·e are eligihlej iJr discussion and action unless otherwise specijical()' 110/ed. Notice is
posted in accordance ll'ith Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon 's Texas Codes, Anno1a1ed J certijj 1 that 1he above
notice ofmeeting 11·as posted al City of Dripping Springs Ci(,· I fall and websile, 1n rn·.citvo/drippingsprings.co111 on
the the 9th day of Febmm:v 2018. at 4:30 p.m ..
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be made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (512) 858-4725.
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