City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · July 10, 2018
Minutes
City Council & Board of Adjustment Minutes
Workshop and Regular Meeting
July 10, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of Dripping Springs, Texas was held Tuesday, July 10, 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
City Council Members/Board o(Adiusrment presenl were:
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 Staff7Appointed Officials present were:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
City Treasurer Gina Gillis
City Planner Anjali Naini
Parks & Community Services Director Mariana Espinoza
Dripping Springs Ranch Park Manager Lynne Dickinson
City Engineer Chad Gilpin
Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller
Planning and Zoning Commission Chair Mim James
With a quorum of the City Council present, Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
II. WORKSHOP
No action to be taken during workshop. Sta.ff 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.
The City Council discussed the following agenda items with staff. No action was taken.
1) Item VIII, A - Minutes
2) Item VIII, B - City Treasurer's Report
3) Item IX, D- SD2018-0013: Site Development Permit Driftwood Phase l Golf Course
4) Item IX, G - DA2017-0001: Scott Ranch (Big Sky) Development Agreement
5) Item IX, H - DS2018-0015: Site Development Permit Ledgestone Senior Living
6) Item X, A - Old Fitzhugh Road Project
Without objection from the City Council, Mayor Purcell recessed the meeting into Executive Session
under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), and 551.072
(Deliberations about Real Property), and under Executive Session items A - D.
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XII. 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 <?f 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 G(fis and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Mailers), 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 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 Arca 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 related to legal issues related to creation of a separate
Board of Adjustment and Board of Adjustment membership and procedure. (551.071
Consultation lvith City Allorney).
E. Consultation with City Attorney related to legal issues on Planning and Zoning
Commission membership and procedure. (551. 071 Consultation with City Auorney).
The City Council met in Executive Session from 5:58 p.m. - 6: 11 p.m.
No vote or action was taken in Executive Session. Mayor Purcell closed the Executive Session
and retuned the meeting to Open Session at 6:00 p.m.
III. RECESS
Mayor Purcell called for a recess of the meeting at 6: 12 p.m.
IV. RECONVENE AT 6:30 p.m.
With a quorum of the City Council present, Mayor Purcell returned the meeting to Open Session at 6:31
p.m.
V. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dripping Springs Cub Scout Pack 280 gave a Color Guar Presentation and led the Council Chambers in
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and the Texas Pledge of Allegiance.
VI. PROCLAMATION
A. Proclaiming the Month of July 2018 as "Parks and Recreation Month" in the City of
Dripping Springs
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Council Member King read the proclamation anq presented to Parks & Community Services
Director Mariana Espinoza.
VII. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
Floor open to discussion on any subjecl. No action may be taken by law. Citizens wishing to !1peak
shall do so afier being recognized by the Mayor. The Mayor and City Council establish a time limit of
two (2) minutes per speaker.for a total o,fthirty (30) minutes. The Mayor and City Council may extend
the session.
No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
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 he acted upon by the City Council with a single motion
because no public hearing or determinalion is necessary. However, a City Council Member or cilizen
may request separale deliberation for a spec~fic item, in which event those items will be removedfi·om
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 Regular Meeting Minutes of June 19, 2018 and June 19, 2018; and the
Special Meeting Minutes of July 2, 2018
B. Approval of the City Treasurer's Report for June 2018
C. Approval of the Appointment of Brenda Medcalf, Evan Taddia, Michael Monaghan,
Sharon Goss, and Brian Varnell to the Founders Day Commission for terms expiring June
30, 2020; and the appointment of Brenda Medcalf to serve as Chair Person, to coincide with
her respective term
D. Approval of the Appointment of Hruce Lewis, Kelli Tucker, and Dean Erickson to the
Historic Preservation Commission for terms ending June 30, 2020
E. Approval of the Appointment of James Martin, and Evelyn Strong to the Planning &
Zoning Commission for terms ending June 30, 2020
F. Approval of the Appointment of Patrick Rose, Rex Baker, Elaine Cogburn, and John Kroll
to the Economic Development Committee for terms ending June 30, 2019
G. Approval of the Appointment of Eric Russell, Eric Henline, Matthew Fougerat and Wade
King to the Parks & Recreation Commission for terms ending June 30, 2020
H. Approval of the Appointment of Marianne Simmons and Kyle Koen to the Farmers Market
Association Board for terms expiring June 30, 2020
I. Approval of the Appointment of Erik Hurgeson, Nicole Francois, and James Martin to the
Transportation Committee for terms expiring June 30, 2020
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve Consent Agenda Items A - I, with the
exception of the July 2, 2018 Special Meeting Minutes as they were not attached for review.
Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
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Due to an agenda error, City Council directed staff to bring the Regular Meeting Minutes of July
12, 2018 and the Special Meeting Minutes of July 2, 2018 for consideration at the August 14,
2018 Regular City Council Meeting.
IX. SUBDIVISION/SITE DEVELOPMENT/ ZONING/SIGNAGE/CONDITIONAL USE
PERMITSNARIANCES/W AIVERS/SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
Discussion and Possible Action on Zoning, Conditional Use Permits, Subdivision, Site Development,
Signage, Variances, Special Exceptions, Waivers and other matters:
A. Sign Variance Request to Allow a Subdivision Entrance Sign for the Cottages at Belterra
Village to be located in street right-of-way
1. Presentation - no presentation given
2. Staff Report
Michelle Fischer presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval
with the following recommendations:
l) The owner of the sign shall be responsible for altering or relocation the sign if
required by utility, roadway, or landscaping maintenance or improvements; and
2) If the sign is damaged, the owner shall repair or remove it within sixty (60) days.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commission recommended approval 5 to Owith staff recommendations
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Variance Request
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve a Sign Variance Request to
Allow a Subdivision Entrance Sign for the Cottages at Belterra Village to be located in
street right-of-way with staff recommendations. Council Member Kroll seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
B. Sign Variance Request to Allow an Additional Sign for Texas Regional Bank, located in
Planned Development District #2, 333 East Highway 290
1. Presentation - no presentation given
2. Staff Report
Michelle Fisher presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of
the item.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commission recommended approval 5 to 0
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4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Variance
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve a Sign Variance Request to
Allow an Additional Sign for Texas Regional Bank, located in Planned Development
District #2, 333 East Highway 290. Council Member Manassian seconded the motion
which carried 4 to 1, with Council Member Crow opposed.
C. CUP2018-0003: A Conditional Use Permit for Shaved Ice Cones Mobile Food Vendor,
Located at 299 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas Zoned CS-Commercial Services
with Historic Overlay, and Further Described as: Original Town of Dripping Springs, Block
6, Lot 1-2-3, 0.3444 Acre. Applicant, Angie Bigham
1. Presentation - no presentation given
2. Staff Report
Anjali Naini presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
item with recommendations as outlined in the draft permit included in the City Council
agenda packet:
1) Owner must obtain applicable health permits;
2) If business is closer for more than five (5) consecutive days, the trailer must be
relocated;
3) Business may not be open between he hours of 11 :00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.;
4) Speakers and amplified sound is prohibited;
5) Business must comply with the City's Outdoor Lighting Ordinance and Sign
Ordinance;
6) Business shall comply with all applicable City Ordinances regarding zoning and
development standards;
7) Business must obtain special event permit if they wish to participate in special
events; and
8) Permit automatically renews for successive two (2) years periods unless there is
any objection raised by the City Administrator based on a history of poor code
compliance, or a revision to the Comprehensive Plan that renders the CUP
incompatible.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commission recommended approval 4 to 1, with Commissioner McIntosh
abstaining
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
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5. Conditional Use Permit
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve CUP2018-0003: A Conditional
Use Permit for Shaved Ice Cones Mobile Food Vendor, located at 299 Mercer Street,
Dripping Springs, Texas Zoned CS-Commercial Services with Historic Overlay, and
Further Described as: Original Town of Dripping Springs, Block 6, Lot 1-2-3, 0.3444 Acre
with staff recommendations. Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
Without objection from the City Council, Mayor Purcell considered Business Item D out of order.
X. BUSINESS
Consideration and Possible Action On:
D. Co-Sponsorship Request from Empty Bowls Project for an Event at Dripping Springs
Ranch Park on November 4, 2018
Lynne Dickinson presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval with the
recommendation that rentals fees be reduced from $1750.00 to a minimum of $625.00 which
would cover the costs associated with staff time, electricity, water, and supplies.
June Baumoel spoke regarding the item.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve the Co-Sponsorship Request from
Empty Bowls Project for an Event at Dripping Springs Ranch Park on November 4, 2018 with
the condition that the agreement be edited to include the correct dates of the event, and that all
fees for the event are waived. Council Member Kroll seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
IX. SUBDIVISION/SITE DEVELOPMENT/ ZONING/SIGNAGE/CONDITIONAL USE
PERMITSNARIANCES/WAIVERS/SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
Discussion and Possible Action on Zoning, Conditional Use Permits, Subdivision, Site Development,
Signage, Variances, Special Exceptions, Waivers and other matters:
D. SD2018-0013: A Site Development Permit with Variance Requests for Drifhvood Ph. 1 Golf
Course Located in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of Dripping Springs, Texas
Approximately One Mile Southeast of the Intersection of RR 1826 and FM 967, and Further
Described as: Tract 1-522.25 Acres and Tract 2-0.1793 Acres out of the Freelove Woody
Survey No. 23, Abstract No. 20, Hays County, Texas. The Application Includes Variance
Requests to Drainage Area Criteria; Water Quality Buffer Zone; and Cuts and Fills.
Applicant, Ronee Gilbert, Murfee Engineering
I. Presentation
Dan Bosse with Driftwood 522, LLC gave a presentation on the item which is on file.
2. Staff Report
Chad Gilpin presented the staff report. Staff recommends approval with the following
recommendations:
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1) The applicant shall provide a tree mitigation plan for the Golf Course Grading Plan
consistent with the tree mitigation plan currently being negotiated for the
Development Agreement; and
2) Approval of the Site Development Permit shall be contingent on final approval of
the applicant's Utility Service Agreement for water and wastewater.
3. Public Hearing
The following individuals spoke in opposition to the item during the Public Hearing:
• Terry Tull - citing water runoff quality, tree mitigation, butlers and the use of
pesticides
• Ester Snider - citing water runoff quality and changes in water flow
4. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commission recommended approval of Variances and Site Development
Permit with staff recommendations, 5 to 0. During the public hearing the Commission
heard concerns regarding setbacks, traffic, tree mitigation and water quality. The
Commission also requested the applicant to meet with neighbors regarding the project.
4. Variance for Cuts & Fills
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve the Variance for Cut and Fills
with the condition that only the storage pond is permitted a 25-foot cut. Council Member
Crow seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
5. Variance for Water Quality Buffer Zone Limit
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve the Variance for Water Quality
Buffer Zone (WQBZ) to reroute an approximately 150-foot section of existing unclassified
water way channel that is within the WQBZ with staff recommendations. Council Member
King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
6. Variance for Development in Water Quality Buffer Zone
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve the Variance for development
in the WQBZ for golf course fairway crossings and fringe with staff recommendations.
Council Member Kroll seconds the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
7. Site Development
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve SD2018-0013: A Site
Development Permit for Driftwood Ph. 1 Golf Course Located in the Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction of Dripping Springs, Texas Approximately One Mile Southeast of the
Intersection of RR 1826 and FM 967, and Further Described as: Tract 1-522.25 Acres and
Tract 2-0.1793 Acres out of the Freelove Woody Survey No. 23, Abstract No. 20, Hays
County, Texas, with staff recommendations and the condition that the variance granted for
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cuts and fills be included with the site development plan. Mayor Pro Tem Foulds seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
Council Member Kroll recused hi mself from Items E and F and stepped down from the dais.
E. ZA2018-0002: An Ordinance o f the City of Dripping Springs, T exas Rezoning One T ract of
Land at 100 Brooksid e Street, Dripping Springs, Texas, Further Described as North Forty,
Section 2, Block C, Lot 28, from CS-Commercial Services and MB-Manufactured Housing
to CS-Commercial Services. Applicanl, Roberto Berrios
I. Presentation
Applicant Robert Ben-ios presented the item.
2. Staff Report
Anjali Naini presented the staff rcport which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
item.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commission recommended approve 4 to l with Chair James opposed
4. Public Hearing
Josh Storm, David Garza and Theron Tuttle spoke in favor of the item during the Public
Hearing.
5. Ordinance
A motio n was made by Council Member King to approve ZA2018-0002: An Ordinance o r
the City of Dripping Springs, Texas Rezoning One Tract of Land at I 00 Brookside Street,
Dripping Springs, Texas, Further Described as North Forty, Section 2, Block C, Lot 28,
from CS-Commercial Services and MH-Manufactured Housing to CS-Commercial
Services. Mayor Pro Tem Foulds seconded the motion which carried 3 to 1 to l , with
Council Member Manassian opposed and Council Member Kroll recused.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2018-17
F. CUP2018-0002: Conditional Use Permit for Hill Country Arts, a Proposed Tattoo and
Piercing Studio Located at 100 Brookside S treet, Dripping S prings, Texas and Zoned CS-
Commercial S ervices and MH-Manufactured Housing and F urther Described as: North
Forty, Block C, Lot 28 Applicant, Roberto Berrios
1. Presentation
Applicant Robert Berrios presented the item.
2. Staff Report
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Anjali Naini presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval with
the following recommendations:
1) Business owner must obtain all applicable piercing and tattoo licenses from the
Texas Department of State Health Service's;
2) Business owner must obtain the appropriate bio-waste removal plan in accordance
with State laws, and plan must be submitted to the City;
3) Hours of operation are Sunday through Thursday 10:00 am - 10:00 p.m., and
Friday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 11 :00 p.m.;
4) Speakers and amplified sound are prohibited;
5) Outdoor lighting and signage shall comply the City's Code of Ordinances;
6) Existing grandfathered sign must be brought into compliance;
7) Business owner shall comply with all other applicable zoning and development
standards;
8) The City Administrator may revoke CUP for failure to comply with municipal
regulations and conditions placed on use;
9) All applicable State licenses for the operation of a tattoo and piercing studio must
be provided to the City; and
10) CUP automatically renews for successive two (2) years periods unless an objection
is raised by the City Administrator for a history of poor code compliance or a
revision to the Comprehensive Plan that renders the CUP incompatible.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commission recommended approve with staff recommendations 4 to 1, with
Chair James opposed
4. Public Hearing
Josh Storm, Rick Miller, Theron Tuttle, Daryl Beloski, Rebecca Cochran and Cathy
Cadena spoke in favor of the item during the Public Hearing.
5. Conditional Use Permit
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve CUP2018-0002: Conditional
Use Permit for Hill Country Arts, a Proposed Tattoo and Piercing Studio Located at 100
Brookside Street, Dripping Springs, Texas and Zoned CS-Commercial Services and MH-
Manufactured Housing and Further Described as: North Forty, Block C, Lot 28. Council
Member Manassian seconded the motion which carried 4 to 1, with Council Member Kroll
recused.
Council Member Kroll returned to the dais for the remainder of the agenda.
G. DA2017-0001: Scott Ranch (aka Big Sky) Development Agreement including Parkland
Dedication, Offsite Road & Trail Agreement, and Variances: A Proposed Development
Agreement for a Tract of Land Totaling Approximately 200.4 Acres out of the Philip A.
Smith League, Survey No. 26, Abstract No. 515, Hays County, Texas, north of the Cannon
Tract and Bordered to the West by Founders Memorial Park.
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1. Presentation
John Doucet, P.E., Executive Vice President of Doucet & Associates, Peter Verdicchio,
Principal of SEC Planning, LLC, and Elliot Jones, Director of Land Management with
Meritage Homes gave a presentation which is on file.
2. Staff' Report
Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of
the item.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commission recommended approval 5 to 0. There was some opposition to
the item; however, staff worked with the developer and stakeholders extensively to work
through issues.
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Parkland Dedication
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve the Parkland Dedication
Agreement. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to
0.
6. Offsite Road & Trail Agreement
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve the
Offsite Road & Trail Agreement. Council Member King seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 5 to 0.
7. Variances
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve the Variances associated with
the Development Agreement. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
8. Development Agreement
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve DA2017-0001: Scott Ranch (aka
Big Sky) Development Agreement including Parkland Dedication, Offsite Road & Trail
Agreement, and Variances: A Proposed Development Agreement for a Tract of Land
Totaling Approximately 200.4 Acres out of the Philip A. Smith League, Survey No. 26,
Abstract No. 515, Hays County, Texas, north of the Cannon Tract and Bordered to the
West by Founders Memorial Park. Council Member King seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 5 to 0.
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H. SD2018-0015: Site Development Permit for Ledgestone Senior Living Ph. 3, Located at
13152 Four Star Blvd, Austin, TX 78737 and Further Described as: Bush Ranch Phase 3
Section 1, Block A, Lot 2, 15.678 Acres. Applicant, David Ferrelle, Staudt Surveying
I. Presentation - no presentation was given
2. Slajf Report
Chad Gilpin presented the staff report. Staff recommends approval of the item.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Reporl
Chair James: Commission recommended approval 5 to 0
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Sile Development
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve SD2018-0015: Site
Development Permit for Ledgestone Senior Living Ph. 3, Located at 13152 Four Star Blvd,
Austin, TX 78737 and Further Described as: Bush Ranch Phase 3 Section 1, Block A, Lot
2. 15.678 Acres. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously
5 to 0.
I. SUB2018-0019: A Final Plat for Ledgestone Commercial (aka Bush Ranch), Phase 4,
Section 1, a 12.4 Acre Tract located on the North Side of Hwy 290 and South of Rocky Ridge
Trail between Ledgestonc Dr. and Four Star Blvd. Applicant, Felix Manka
I. Presentation - no presentation was given
2. Slaff Report
Anjali Naini presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
item.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Reporl
Chair James: Commission recommended approval 5 to 0
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Subdivision
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve SUB2018-0019: A Final Plat
for Ledgestone Commercial (aka Bush Ranch), Phase 4, Section l, a 12.4 Acre Tract
located on the North Side of Hwy 290 and South of Rocky Ridge Trail between Ledgestone
Dr. and Four Star Blvd. Council Member Kroll seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
J. SD2018-0023: A Site Development Permit for Lcdgestone Commercial, Located on the
North Side of Hwy 290 West and South of Rocky Ridge Trail between Ledgestone Dr. and
Four Star Blvd., further Described as Lot 1, Block A, Bush Ranch Phase 4, Section 1, and
Including a Variance Request from the 6-foot Cut and Fill Limits Granted in the 1st
Amendment to the Consent Agreement (Executed September 14, 2010 to the Consent
Agreement Executed July 25, 2002) to Allow Cuts up to 13-feet and Fills up to 23-
fcet Applicant, Felix Manka
/. Presentation
Felix Manka, P.E. with CMA Engineering, Inc. was available for questions from the City
Council.
2. Staff Report
Chad Gilpin presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
item.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commission recommended approval of the Site Development Permit and
Variances 5 to 0.
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Variance for Cut & Fills
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to a Variance Request from the 6-foot Cut
and Fill Limits Granted in the 1st Amendment to the Consent Agreement (Executed
September 14, 2010 to the Consent Agreement Executed July 25, 2002) to Allow Cuts up
to 13-feet and Fills up to 23-fcet. Council Member Crow seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 5 to 0.
6. Site Development
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve SD2018-0023: A Site
Development Permit for Ledgestone Commercial, located on the North Side of Hwy 290
West and South of Rocky Ridge Trail between Ledgestone Dr. and Four Star Blvd., further
Described as Lot 1, Block A, Bush Ranch Phase 4, Section 1. Council Member Manassian
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
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X. BUSINESS
Consideration and Possible Action On:
A. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone - Old Fitzhugh Road Concept Plan
1. Presentation - no presentation was given
2. Sta.ff/Consultant Report - no stqfr report was presented
3. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
-I. Concept Plan
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to postpone the item to the next Regular
Meeting of the City Council to be held on August 14, 2018. Council Member Kroll
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
8. Erosion and Drainage Issues in Hidden Springs Subdivision
Ginger Faught presented the staff report. Ground Exchange was the only contractor that
submitted a bid for the project. Staff recommends approval of the item.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve and accept the submitted bid from
Ground Exchange, and to authorize City Administration to draft and execute the Construction
Contract for the project. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried 3 to 1 to l,
with Council Member Crow opposed and Council Member Kroll abstaining.
C. Change Order No. 1 to the Construction Contract between the City of Dripping Springs
and Ground Exchange, LLC for the Harrison Hills Trails Improvements Project
Michelle Fischer/Lynne Dickinson presented the staff report. Staff recommends approval of the
item.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve Change Order No. I to the
Construction Contract between the City of Dripping Springs and Ground Exchange, LLC for the
Harrison Hills Trails Improvements Project. Council Member Kroll seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 5 to 0.
D. Co-Sponsorship Request from Empty Bowls Project for an Event at Dripping Springs
Ranch Park on November 4, 2018
This item was heard earlier in the agenda.
E. Discussion of creation of a separate Board of Adjustment and Board of Adjustment
membership and procedure.
Laura Mueller presented the item.
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City Council directed staff to draft an amendment to the ordinance to include the appointment of
two alternate members to serve on the Board of Adjustment. Staff will bring the draft ordinance
to City Council for consideration at a later elate.
XI. REPO RTS OF AGE1 CIES, COMMISSIONS A D STAFF
A. Parks and Community Services Monthly Report
B. Drippin g S prings Ranch Park Month ly Report
C. Trans po,·tation Committee Monthly Report
XIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. August 14. 20 18 - Regular City Council Meeting, 5:30 PM Workshop/6:30 PM Meeting
B. August 21, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM
C. September 11 , 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 5:30 PM Workshop/G:30 PM Meeting
XIV. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Foulds to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Crow
seconded the motion, wh ich carried unanimously 5 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
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Todd Purcell, Mayor
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Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
City Council & Board of Adjustment Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 10, 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 Treasurer Gina Gillis
City Planner Anjali Naini
Parks & Community Services Director Mariana Espinoza
Dripping Springs Ranch Park Manager Lynne Dickinson
City Engineer Chad Gilpin
Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller
Planning and Zoning Commission Chair Mim James
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Project Manager Keenan Smith
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.
V. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
VI. PROCLAMATION
A. Proclaiming the Month of July 2018 as "Parks and Recreation Month" in the City of
Dripping Springs
VIL 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
establish a time limit of two (2) minutes per speaker, for a total of thirty (3) minutes. The
Mayor and City Council may extend the session.
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 ofCity 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 Regular Meeting Minutes of June 19, 2018 and June 19, 2018; and
the Special Meeting Minutes of July 2, 2018
B. Approval of the City Treasurer's Report for June 2018
C. Approval of the Appointment of Brenda Medcalf, Evan Taddia, Michael Monaghan,
Sharon Goss, and Brian Varnell to the Founders Day Commission for terms
expiring June 30, 2020; and the appointment of Brenda Medcalf to serve as Chair
Person, to coincide with her respective term
D. Approval of the Appointment of Bruce Lewis, Kelli Tucker, and Dean Erickson to
the Historic Preservation Commission for terms ending June 30, 2020
E. Approval of the Appointment of James Martin, and Evelyn Strong to the Planning
& Zoning Commission for terms ending June 30, 2020
F. Approval of the Appointment of Patrick Rose, Rex Baker, Elaine Cogburn, and
John Kroll to the Economic Development Committee for terms ending June 30,
2019
G. Approval of the Appointment of Eric Russell, Eric Henline, Matthew Fougerat and
Wade King to the Parks & Recreation Commission for terms ending June 30, 2020
H. Approval of the Appointment of Marianne Simmons and Kyle Koen to the Farmers
Market Association Board for terms expiring June 30, 2020
I. Approval of the Appointment of Erik Burgeson, Nicole Francois, and James Martin
to the Transportation Committee for terms expiring June 30, 2020
IX. SUBDIVISION/SITE DEVELOPMENT/ ZONING/SIGNAGE/CONDITIONAL USE
PERMITS/VARIANCES/WAIVERS/SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
Discussion and Possible Action on Zoning, Conditional Use Permits, Subdivision, Site
Development, Signage, Variances, Special Exceptions, Waivers and other matters:
A. Sign Variance Request to Allow a Subdivision Entrance Sign for the Cottages at
Belterra Village to be located in street right-of-way
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Variance Request
B. Sign Variance Request to Allow an Additional Sign for Texas Regional Bank,
located in Planned Development District #2, 333 East Highway 290
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Variance
C. CUP2018-0003: A Conditional Use Permit for Shaved Ice Cones Mobile Food
Vendor, Located at 299 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas Zoned CS-
Commercial Services with Historic Overlay, and Further Described as: Original
Town of Dripping Springs, Block 6, Lot 1-2-3, 0.3444 Acre. Applicant, Angie Bigham
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Anjali Naini)
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Conditional Use Permit
D. SD2018-0013: A Site Development Permit with Variance Requests for Driftwood Ph.
1 Golf Course Located in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of Dripping Springs,
Texas Approximately One Mile Southeast of the Intersection of RR 1826 and FM
967, and Further Described as: Tract 1-522.25 Acres and Tract 2-0.1793 Acres out of
the Freelove Woody Survey No. 23, Abstract No. 20, Hays County, Texas. The
Application Includes Variance Requests to Drainage Area Criteria; Water Quality
Buffer Zone; and Cuts and Fills. Applicant, Ranee Gilbert, Mu,fee Engineering
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Chad Gilpin)
3. Public Hearing
4. Variance for Cuts & Fills
5. Variance for Water Quality Buffer Zone Limit
6. Variance for Development in Water Quality Buffer Zone
7. Site Development
E. ZA2018-0002: An Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas Rezoning One
Tract of Land at 100 Brookside Street, Dripping Springs, Texas, Further Described
as North Forty, Section 2, Block C, Lot 28, from CS-Commercial Services and MH-
Manufactured Housing to CS-Commercial Services. Applicant, Roberto Berrios
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Anjali Naini)
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Ordinance
F. CUP2018-0002: Conditional Use Permit for Hill Country Arts, a Proposed Tattoo
and Piercing Studio Located at 100 Brookside Street, Dripping Springs, Texas and
Zoned CS-Commercial Services and MB-Manufactured Housing and Further
Described as: North Forty, Block C, Lot 28 Applicant, Roberto Berrios
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Anjali Naini)
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Conditional Use Permit
G. DA2017-0001: Scott Ranch (aka Big Sky) Development Agreement including
Parkland Dedication, Offsite Road & Trail Agreement, and Variances: A Proposed
Development Agreement for a Tract of Land Totaling Approximately 200.4 Acres
out of the Philip A. Smith League, Survey No. 26, Abstract No. 515, Hays County,
Texas, north of the Cannon Tract and Bordered to the West by Founders Memorial
Park.
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Laura Mueller)
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Parkland Dedication
6. Offsite Road & Trail Agreement
7. Variances
8. Development Agreement
H. SD2018-0015: Site Development Permit for Ledgestone Senior Living Ph. 3, Located
at 13152 Four Star Blvd, Austin, TX 78737 and Further Described as: Bush Ranch
Phase 3 Section 1, Block A, Lot 2, 15.678 Acres. Applicant, David Perrette, Staudt
Surveying
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Chad Gilpin)
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Site Development
I. SUB2018-0019: A Final Plat for Ledgestone Commercial (aka Bush Ranch), Phase 4,
Section 1, a 12.4 Acre Tract located on the North Side of Hwy 290 and South of
Rocky Ridge Trail between Ledgestone Dr. and Four Star Blvd. Applicant, Felix
Manka
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Anjali Naini)
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Subdivision
J. SD2018-0023: A Site Development Permit for Ledgestone Commercial, Located on
the North Side of Hwy 290 West and South of Rocky Ridge Trail between
Ledgestone Dr. and Four Star Blvd., further Described as Lot 1, Block A, Bush
Ranch Phase 4, Section 1, and Including a Variance Request from the 6-foot Cut and
Fill Limits Granted in the 1st Amendment to the Consent Agreement (Executed
September 14, 2010 to the Consent Agreement Executed July 25, 2002) to Allow
Cuts up to 13-feet and Fills up to 23-feet Applicant, Felix Manka
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Chad Gilpin)
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Variance for Cut & Fills
6. Site Development
X. BUSINESS
Consideration and Possible Action On:
A. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone - Old Fitzhugh Road Concept Plan
1. Presentation
2. Staff/Consultant Report
3. Public Hearing
4. Concept Plan
B. Erosion and Drainage Issues in Hidden Springs Subdivision
C. Change Order No. 1 to the Construction Contract between the City of Dripping
Springs and Ground Exchange, LLC for the Harrison Hills Trails Improvements
Project
D. Co-Sponsorship Request from Empty Bowls Project for an Event at Dripping
Springs Ranch Park on November 4, 2018
E. Discussion of creation of a separate Board of Adjustment and Board of Adjustment
membership and procedure.
XI. REPORTS OF AGENCIES, COMMISSIONS AND STAFF
A. Parks and Community Services Monthly Report
B. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Monthly Report
C. Transportation Committee Monthly Report
XII. 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 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 ofDripping 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 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 Area Needed to Meet Wastewater
Service Needs (551 .071 Consultation with City Attorney and 551.072 Purchase,
Exchange, Lease, or Value ofReal 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 related to legal issues related to creation of a
separate Board of Adjustment and Board of Adjustment membership and
procedure. (551.071 Consultation with City Attorney).
E. Consultation with City Attorney related to legal issues on Planning and Zoning
Commission membership and procedure. (551 .071 Consultation with City Attorney).
XIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. August 14, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 5:30 PM Workshop/6:30 PM Meeting
B. August 21 , 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM
C. September 11, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 5:30 PM Workshop/6 :30 PM
Meeting
XIV. ADJOURN
All agenda items listed above are eligible for discussion and action unless otherwise specifically noted. Notice is
posted in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes, Annotated. I certify that the above
notice ofmeeting was posted at City ofDripping Springs City Hall and website, www.citvofarippingsprings.com on
the 6th day ofJuly 2018, at 4:45 p.m ..
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