City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · October 9, 2018
Minutes
City Council & Board of Adjustment Minutes
Workshop and Regular Meeting
October 9, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. (Workshop) and 6:30 p.m. (Regular Meeting)
A Workshop and Regular Meeting of the City Council of Dripping Springs, Texas was held Tuesday,
October 9,2018 beginning 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
Citv Council Members present were:
Mayor Todd Purcell
Mayor Pro Tern Bill Foulds
Council Member Travis Crow (arrived at 5:./ l p.m.)
Council Member Wade King
Council Member John Kroll
Council Member Taline Manassian
Cin, Staff and Appointed Officials present were:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Planning Director Jason Lutz
Parks & Community Services Director Mariana Espinoza
Building Official Sarah Holden
Communications Coordinator Bonnie Gonzalez
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 5:37 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.
A. Review of the Draft Agenda for the Regular City Council Meeting October 16, 2018
and the Draft Agenda for the Regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of
October 23, 2018
Agendas were reviewed by City Council and there were no questions regarding the items.
· The City Council discussed the following regular agenda items:
Consent Agenda
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D. Approval of Audit Engagement Letter between the City of Dripping Springs and
The Accounting Firm of Donald L. Allman, CPA, PC for Audit Services for Fiscal
Year ending September 30, 2018
The City Council needs more information regarding this item. The item will be pulled
from consideration and placed on a subsequent agenda.
Subdivision, Site Development, Zoning, Signage, Conditional Use Permits, Variances,
Waivers and Special Exceptions
B. Public Hearing and Consideration of Approval regarding PDD No. 10 - Scott
Ranch (AKA Big Sky Subdivision): An Ordinance of the City of Dripping
Springs Texas Rezoning the property from AG-Agriculture to Planned
Development District No. 10, Upon Annexation, For a Tract of Land Totaling
Approximately 200.4 Acres and Further Described as Follows: 200.4 Acres of
Land out of the Philip A. Smith League, Survey No. 26, Abstract No. 415, Hays
County, Texas, Said Tract That Called 200-Acre Tract Described to William R.
Scott and Bessie E. Scott, Husband and Wife as Recorded in Volume 171, Page
229 of the Deed Records of Hays County, Texas, commonly known as Scott Ranch
or Big Sky. Applicant, William R. Scott and Bessie E. Scott
City Council asked if there were any significant changes in the Ordinance. Staff
explained that there were changes to the wording regarding fiscal security, which were
approved by the developer.
D. Public Hearing and Consideration of Approval regarding SUB2018-0028 Plat
Vacation of Cypress Fork Ranch Lots 1. 2 and 3, totaling 19.050 acres out of the
Benjamin F. Hanna League Survey, No. 28, Abstract No. 222, Hays County, TX,
and recorded in Volume 8, Page 167-168 of the Hays County Official Public
Records Applicant: Jen Paisley, P.E., Doucet & Associates
City Council expressed concerns regarding the West Interceptor. Staff assured City
Council that the project would not affect the West Interceptor.
G. Public Hearing and Consideration of Approval regarding an Ordinance of the
City of Dripping Springs Amending the City of Dripping Springs Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 28, Article 28.04 - Site Development; and Providing for the
Following: Findings of Fact; Enactment; Repealer; Severability; Codification;
Effective Date; and Proper Notice and Meeting (Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Bill
Foulds)
City Council expressed concern regarding City approval of School District
development, specifically regarding traffic, lighting and signs; and whether or not the
amendment addresses reviews and approvals for the School District. Staff will be
requesting a postponement of this item for further review by the Planning Director.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to recess into Executive Session as authorized by
Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 Consultation with City Attorney, 551.072 Personnel
Matters, and 551.074 Real Estate and regarding Executive Session Agenda Items A and B,
Consent Item D and Business Agenda Item D. Council Member King seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 5 to 0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council for the City of Dripping Springs has the right to adfourn 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 ji-om Executive Session to Open Session for
action.
A. Consultation with City Attorney related to personnel and real estate issues including
duties of Cody Kinsey, Sheri Kapanka, and Raoul Asuan and leasing of city property.
(551.071 Consultation with City Attorney; 551.072 Personnel Matters; and 551.074 Real
Estate).
B. Consultation with City Attorney regarding the status of Development Agreements
and Utility Agreements with regards to Big Sky/Scott Ranch, Cannon Residential and
Commercial, Arrowhead, and Driftwood 552 (551. 071 Consultation with City Attorney)
D. Approval of Audit Engagement Letter between the City of Dripping Springs and The
Accounting Firm of Donald L. Allman, CPA, PC for Audit Services for Fiscal Ycar
ending September 30, 2018
D. Discuss and Consider Approval of a Resolution designating the Official Newspaper
for the City of Dripping Springs for Fiscal Year 2018-2019
The City Council met in Executive Session from 5:56 p.m. - 6:28 p.m.
No action or vote was taken in Executive Session.
Mayor Purcell closed Executive Session and returned the meeting to Open Session at 6:28
p.m.
III. RECESS
The City Council did not recess and proceeded directly to the Regular Meeting Agenda.
IV. RECONVENE AT 6:30 p.m.
Mayor Purcell reconvened the Regular Meeting at 6:28 p.m.
V. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Council Member King led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
VI. PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Purcell read a proclamation proclaiming October 9, 2018 as "Michelle Fischer Day" in
Dripping Springs in honor of City Administrator Michelle Fischer's twenty (20) years of service
to the City of Dripping Springs.
A. Proclamation thanking Wild Birds Unlimited of Dripping Springs for their generosity
and contributions and Proclaiming October 9, 2018 as "Wild Birds Unlimited Day"
in the City of Dripping Springs, Texas Sponsor: Council Member King
Council Member King read the proclamation and presented it to the Pefia Family who owns
and operates Wild Birds Unlimited.
B. Proclamation proclaiming October 9, 2018 as "Exchange Student Day" in the City of
Dripping Springs, Texas Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Foulds
Council Member Kroll read the proclamation and presented it to Dripping Springs High
School German Teacher Frau Besemer, and the students, teachers and families participating
in the exchange program.
C. Proclamation proclaiming the month of October 2018 as "Domestic Violence
Awareness Month" in Dripping Springs, Texas Sponsor: Council Member King
Council Member King read the proclamation and presented it to representatives from the
Hays-Caldwell Women's Center and members of the Dripping Springs High School
Domestic Violence Awareness Board.
VII. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
Floor open Jo discussion on any subjecl. 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 (30) minutes. The Mayor and City
Council may extend the session.
Anne Zabolio spoke, and requested City Council support for a No Kill Policy for Animal Shelters
located in Hays County.
Amanda Bustillos, Robin Robinson and Brian Sjolseth spoke in support of the selection of
Century News as the City's Official Newspaper for Fiscal Year 2018-2019.
VIII. CONSENT ITEMS
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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.
At the request of staff. Consent Agenda Item D was pulled from consideration.
A. Approval of the Regular City Council meeting minutes of September 9, 2018 and
September 11, 2018; and the Special meeting minutes of September 24, 2018
B. Approval of the City Treasurer's Report for September 2018
C. Postponement of a Public Hearing, Consideration, and Action regarding Case #
SUB2018-0027: Replat, Reunion Ranch Phase II, Section 3, Lots 19 and 20, Block D,
and located at 422 and 442 Delayne Drive, Austin Texas 78737 to the December 11,
2018 Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting.
D. Approval of Audit Engagement Letter between the City of Dripping Springs and The
Accounting Firm of Donald L. Allman, CPA, PC for Audit Services for Fiscal Year
ending September 30, 2018
E. Approval of a Funding Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and the
Service Dogs, Inc. regarding the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT)·
Grant Program
F. Approval of a Funding Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and the
Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau regarding the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Hotel
Occupancy Tax (HOT) Grant Program
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve Consent Agenda Items A- C
and E- F. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
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. Public Hearing and Consideration of Approval regarding an Ordinance of the City of
Dripping Springs, Texas to Voluntarily Annex under Chapter 212 of the Texas Local
Government Code approximately 200 Acres in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
in Hays County, Texas commonly known as Scott Ranch or Big Sky Subdivision into
the Incorporated Municipal Boundaries of the City of Dripping Springs.
I. Presentation
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Rex Baker presented the item and was available for questions from the City Council.
The Annexation Ordinance is part of the Planned Development District and platting
of the property.
2. Stajf R eport
Jason Lutz presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of
the item.
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Ordinance and Service Plan
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Foulds to approve an Ordinance of the City
of Dripping Springs, Texas to Voluntarily Annex under Chapter 21 2 of the Texas
Local Govenunent Code approximately 200 Acres in the City's Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction in Hays County, Texas commonly known as Scott Ranch or Big Sky
Subdivision into the Incorporated Municipal Boundaries of the City of Dripping
Springs. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5
to 0.
Filed as Ordinance No. 201 8-23
B. Public Hearing and Consideration of Approval regarding POD No. 10 - Scott Ranch
(AKA Big Sky Subdivision): An Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs Texas
Rezoning the property from AG-Agriculture to Planned Development District No. JO,
Upon Annexation, For a Tract of Land Totaling Approximately 200.4 Acres and
Further Described as Follows: 200.4 Acres of Land out of the Philip A. Smith League,
Survey No. 26, Abstract No. 415, Hays County, Texas, Said Tract That Called 200-
Acre Tract Described to William R. Scott and Bessie E. Scott, Husband and Wife as
Recorded in Volume 171, Page 229 of the Deed Records of Hays County, Texas,
commonly known as Scott Ranch or Big Sky. Applicant, William R. Scolf and Bessie E.
Scott
/. Presentation
Rex Baker was available for questions from the City Council.
2. Staff Report
Jason Lutz presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of
the item.
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3. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commission recommended approval 6 to 0.
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Master Parks and Open Space Plan Documents
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve the Master Parks and Open
Space Plan documents associated with lhe Planned Development Ordinance. Mayor
Pro Tcm Foulds seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
6. Planned Development District No. 10 Ordinance
A motion was made by Council Member KroJl to approve An Ordinance of the City
of Dripping Springs Texas Rezoning the property from AG-Agriculture to Planned
Development District No. l 0, Upon Annexation, For a Tract of Land Totaling
Approximately 200.4 Acres and Further Described as Follows: 200.4 Acres of Land
out of the Philip A. Smith League, Survey No. 26, Abstract No. 415, Hays County,
Texas, Said Tract That Called 200-Acre Tract Described to Wi lliam R. Scott and
Bessie E. Scott, Husband and Wife as Recorded in Volume 171 , Page 229 of the
Deed Records of Hays County, Texas, commonly known as Scott Ranch or Big Sky.
Council Member Manassian seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2018-24
C. Public Hearing and Consideration of Approv~1I regarding a SUB2018- 033PP Big Sky
Subdivision Preliminary Plat For a Tract of Land Totaling Approximately
200.4 Acres and Further Described as Follows: 200.4 Acres of Land out of the Philip
A. Smith League, Survey No. 26, Abstract No. 415, Hays County, Texas, Said Tract
That Called 200-Acre Tract Described to William R. Scott and Bessie E. Scott,
Husband and Wife as Recorded in Volume 171, Page 229 of the Deed Records of Hays
County, Texas, commonly known as Scott Ranch or Big Sky. Applicant, William R.
Scolf and Bessie E. Seo/I
1. Presentation
Rex Baker was available for questions from the City Council.
2. StaffReport
Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval
of the item.
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3. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commission recommended approval 6 to 0.
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. SUB2018-033: Big Sky Preliminary Plat
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve SUB2018- 033PP Big Sky
Subdivision Preliminary Plat For a Tract of Land Totaling Approximately
200.4 Acres and Further Described as Follows: 200.4 Acres of Land out of the
Philip A. Smith League, Survey No. 26, Abstract No. 415, Hays County, Texas, Said
Tract That Called 200-Acre Tract Described to William R. Scott and Bessie E. Scott,
Husband and Wife as Recorded in Volume 171, Page 229 of the Deed Records of
Hays County, Texas, commonly known as Scott Ranch or Big Sky. Council member
King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
D. Public Hearing and Consideration of Approval regarding SUB2018-0028 Plat
Vacation of Cypress Fork Ranch Lots 1. 2 and 3, totaling 19.050 acres out of the
Benjamin F. Hanna League Survey, No. 28, Abstract No. 222, Hays County, TX, and
recorded in Volume 8, Page 167-168 of the Hays County Official Public
Records Applicant: Jen Paisley, P.E., Doucet & Associates
I. Presentation
Jen Paisley, P.E. with Doucet & Associates presented the item. The subject property
was originally platted with three five-acre lots and is being changed to four two and
half-acre lots with the remaining acreage reverting to the original plat.
2. Staff Report
Jason Lutz presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of
the item.
3. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commission recommended approval 6 to 0.
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
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5. SUB2018-0028:Cypress Fork Plat Vacation & Final Plat Preview
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve SUB2018-0028 Plat
Vacation of Cypress Fork Ranch Lots 1. 2 and 3, totaling 19.050 acres out of the
Benjamin F. Hanna League Survey, No. 28, Abstract No. 222, Hays County, TX,
and recorded in Volume 8, Page 167-168 of the Hays County Official Public
Records. Council Member Kroll seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5
to 0.
E. Public Hearing and Consideration of Approval regarding VAR2018-0007:1212 Creek
Road, an Application Requesting the Following Variances under the City of
Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances: 1.) To allow the Placement of a Manufactured
Home on Property Zoned SF-1, Single-Family Residential, Low; 2.) To allow a
Manufactured Home to be utilized as a dwelling unit on Property Zoned SF-1, Single-
Family Residential, Low; 3.) To waive the requirement to provide a land survey as
part of a building permit application. Applicant: Chuck Lemmond I Robin Robinson,
Hometown Missions
1. Presentation
Chuck Lemmon with Hometown Missions and property owner Liza Naverez gave a
presentation on the item which is on file.
2. Stqff Report
Jason Lutz presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of
the item with the following conditions:
l . Must comply with all applicable provisions under Chapter 24-Building
Regulations; particularly Article 24.04-Manufactured Housing, Mobile
Homes and Recreational Vehicles.
2. The manufactured house and property will comply with all city
ordinances including the Zoning Ordinance and Outdoor Lighting
Ordinance.
3. Must follow setback requirements for the SF-1 zoning district.
4. Must obtain permission from appropriate entities to cut any tree branches
that may need to be removed during transit.
5. That the survey requirement only be waived if there is adequate
information for staff to determine that all setbacks are met. Should the
septic location be within five feet of any setback staff recommends
requiring the survey to ensure setbacks are met.
6. That the home be permitted, installed, and inspected within one year of
the variance approvals.
3. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
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Chair James: Commission recommend approval 6 to 0, with the condition that the
home be permitted, installed, and inspected within one year of the variance approvals
which is included in the presented staff recommendations.
The Commission also requested that City Council direct staff to examine the zoning
classifications in this area and determine if changes are necessary for future
development.
4. Public Hearing
Dave Edwards spoke in favor of the item.
5. Variance Approval, Denial, Conditions, or Modifications.
a. To allow the Placement <?fa Manufactured Home on Property Zoned SF-1,
Single-Family Residential, Low.
b. To allow a Manufactured Home to be utilized as a dwelling unit on Property
Zoned SF-1, Single-Family Residential, Low.
c. To waive the requirement to provide a land survey as part ofa building permit
application
The City Council took all three requests in one single motion.
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve VAR2018-
0007: 1212 Creek Road, an Application Requesting the Following Variances
under the City of Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances: 1.) To allow the
Placement of a Manufactured Home on Property Zoned SF-1, Single-Family
Residential, Low; 2.) To allow a Manufactured Home to be utilized as a
dwelling unit on Property Zoned SF-1, Single-Family Residential, Low; 3.)
To waive the requirement to provide a land survey as part of a building permit
application. Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
In accordance with City Code, the following findings as provided in the City
Council agenda packet shall be incorporated into the minutes regarding
V AR2018-0007:
1. Surrounding conditions - Other manufactured homes and mobile
homes are grandfathered in the neighborhood. Similar variances
requests have been approved for neighboring properties.
2. Without the variances, the owners will not be able to continue to live
on the property, as the existing home is too deteriorated to affect
repairs.
3. The manufactured home will be in newer condition than the
surrounding homes. The neighborhood has been in existence for
several decades, and includes a mix of older homes, mobile homes,
and manufactured homes.
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4. Materials and roof pitch are consistent with other dwellings within 500
ft.
5. The manufactured home will meet HUD standards and the standards
of this article. It will be in newer condition than most of the
surrounding homes and will blend into the neighborhood. It should not
have a negative impact on taxes in the area. Additionally, the property
is not directly seen from the street, so it will have very little visual
impact.
6. If the variance is granted, the manufactured home being proposed for
placement on the subject property will comply with all applicable
provisions in this article in addition to zoning provisions for the SF-1
district.
The City Council also directed staff to address surveying requirements
regarding manufactured homes as written in the Code of Ordinances.
6. Variance Application
No action or discussion on this item.
F. Public Hearing and Consideration of Approval regarding an Ordinance of the City of
Dripping Springs, Texas Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 28: Subdivisions
and Site Development, Article 4: Site Development, Section 11: Approval Process,
Modifications and Exhibit A: Subdivision Ordinance, Section 1. General Provisions;
amending procedure for pool encroachments Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Foulds
1. Staff Report
Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval
of the item. Ms. Mueller clarified that the amendment does not modify, change or
override deed restrictions or homeowners' association rules.
2. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commission recommend approval 4 to 2
3. Public Hearing
Thomas Yantis, John McIntyre and Bo Barnett spoke in favor of the item.
4. Ordinance: Site Development
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve an Ordinance of the City
of Dripping Springs, Texas Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 28:
Subdivisions and Site Development, Article 4: Site Development, Section 11:
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Approval Process, Modifications and Exhibit A: Subdivision Ordinance, Section I.
General Provisions; amending procedure fo r pool encroachments with the condition
that staff review the organ ization of the amendment and clari fy the pool setbacks
section and consider having an individual section for th is item, and that the Building
Official notify City Council should any objections from home owners regarding the
construction of pools be received. Council Member King seconded the motion
which carried 4 to I, with Council Member Manassian opposed.
Filed as Ordinance No. 20 18-25
G. Public I I earing and Consideration of Approval regarding an Ordinance of the City of
Dripping Springs Amen ding th e City of Dripping Springs Code of Ord inances,
Chapter 28, Article 28.04 - Site Development; and Providing for the Following:
Findings of Fact; Enactment; Repea ler; Severability; Codification; Effect ive Date;
and Proper Notice and Meeting (Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem IJi!I Foulds)
I. Stc![/Report
Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. The ordinance is a
comprehensive re'vvrite. Staff is requesting a postponement of the item for further
review by the Planning Di rector in regards to offenses and penalties.
2. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commission recommended approval 6 to 0.
3. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Foulds to postpone the item to the Regular
Ci ty Council meeting on November 13, 2018. Council Member King seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
H. Public Hearing and Consideration of Approval regardin g an Ordinance of the City of
Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances, amending Chapter 30: Zoning, Exhibit A:
Zonin g Ordinance, Section 2: Procedures and Administration , Subsection C. Board
of Adjustment, amending provisions for Board of Adjustment, and adding alternates
Sponsor: Mayor Purcell
Council Member King was not present in the Council Chambers for this item.
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Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval
of the item.
2. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commi ssion recommended approval 6 to 0.
3. Public Hearing
No on spoke during the Public Hearing.
4. Ordinance: Zoning Amendment, Board ofAclj'11stn1enl
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve an Ordinance of the City
of Dripping Springs Code or Ordinances, amend ing Chapter 30: Zoning, Exhibit A:
Zoning Ordinance, Section 2: Procedures and Administration, Subsection C. Board
of Adjustment. amending provisions for Board of Adjustment, and adding alternates.
Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0, with
Council Member King absent during voting.
Filed as Ordinance No. 201 8-26
X. BUSINESS
A. Discuss ,md Consider the Approval of a Request from Hill Country Rally for Kids to
change the date of the 2018 Annual Car Show from September 15, 2018 to October
27, 2018 and to approve the related Temporary S treet C losures on October 27, 201 8
from Mercer St. at Highway 290 to Mercer St. at Ranch Road 12, and Mercer St. at
Bluff, Wallace, San Marcos and Old Fitzhugh Rd. Sponsor: Council Member King
Council Member King was not present in the Council Chambers for this item.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Foulds to approve a Request from Hill Country
Rally for Kids to change the date of the 20 I 8 Annual Car Show from September 15, 2018
to October 27, 20 18 and to approve the related Temporary Street Closures on October 27,
2018 from Mercer St. at Highway 290 to Mercer St. at Ranch Road 12, and Mercer St. at
Blu ff, Wallace, San Marcos and Old Fitzhugh Rd. Council Member Kroll seconded the
motion vvhieh carried unanimously 4 to 0, with Council Member King absent during voting.
B. Discuss and Consider Approva l of a Proposed Amendment to the Use Agreement
between the City of Dripping Springs, Texas, and the Dripping Springs Adult Softball
Association regarding the use of the Softball Fields located at Dripping Springs Sports
and Recreation Park Sponsor: Wade King
Council Member King returned to the Council Chambers.
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Mariana Espinoza presented the staff report which is on file. The agreement is an annual
renewal. City Council expressed concerns regarding lighting, which are addressed in the
City's Lighting Ordinance which must be adhered to by the Association. Staff recommends
approval of the item.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve an Amendment to the Use
Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs, Texas, and the Dripping Springs Adult
Softball Association regarding the use of the Softball Fields located at Dripping Springs
Sports and Recreation Park. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
C. Discuss and Consider Approval of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of
Dripping Springs and Dripping Springs Distilling regarding the 3rd Annual Charity
Bike Ride and BBQ to take place on October 20, 2018 Sponsor: Council Member King
Mariana Espinoza presented the staff report which is on file. The City will only be
promoting the event through Social Media, and there arc no street closures associated with
this event. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Dripping Springs Girl Scouts, and Hays
County Sheriffs officers will be on location.
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve a Co-Sponsorship Agreement
between the City of Dripping Springs and Dripping Springs Distilling regarding the 3rd
Annual Charity Bike Ride and BBQ to take place on October 20, 2018. Council Member
Kroll seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
D. Discuss and Consider Approval of a Resolution designating the Official Newspaper
for the City of Dripping Springs for Fiscal Year 2018-2019
Andrea Cunningham presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends the
selection of News Dispatch in an effort to maintain rotation between the two local
newspapers.
John Pacheco spoke on behalf of the Century News.
Moses Leos Ill and Cyndy Slovak-Barton spoke on behalf of the News Dispatch.
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve a Resolution designating the
Century News as the Official Newspaper for the City of Dripping Springs for Fiscal Year
2018-2019, with the condition that staff draft a contract between the City of Dripping
Springs and Century News regarding the designation of Official Newspaper. Council
Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
E. Discuss and Consider Dripping Springs Ranch House Leases and discussion of
Employee and Contractor Agreements
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No action was taken on this item.
City Council directed staff to draft a lease agreement and determine the parameters of the
On-Call requirement.
F. Discuss and Consider Approval of an Extension for Raoul Asuan to reside in a
Recreational Vehicle at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. and discussion of potential
Lease and Employee Agreement
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve an Extension for Raoul Asuan to
reside in a Recreational Vehicle at Dripping Springs Ranch Park and directed staff to draft
a Lease and Employee Agreement regarding the residence and on-call requirements.
Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
XI. REPORTS OF AGENCIES, COMMISSIONS AND STAFF
Reports are on file and available for review upon request.
A. Parks and Community Services Monthly Report
B. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Monthly Report
C. Planning & Development Department Monthly Report
D. Economic Development Committee Monthly Report
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Cily 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 mal/er 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
Mallers). 55/.076 (Deliberations ahout 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 related to personnel and real estate issues including
duties of Cody Kinsey, Sheri Kapanka, and Raoul Asuan and leasing of city property.
(551.071 Consultation with City Attorney; 551.072 Personnel Matters; and 551.074 Real
Estate).
B. Consultation with City Attorney regarding the status of Development Agreements
and Utility Agreements with regards to Big Sky/Scott Ranch, Cannon Residential and
Commercial, Arrowhead, and Driftwood 552 (55 /. 071 Consultation with City Attorney)
The City Council met in Executive Session previously in the Agenda and did not meet for
a second session.
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XIII. ANNOU CEMENTS
A. October 16, 2018 - Regu lar City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM
8. . lovember 13, 20 18 - Regular City Council Meeting. 5:30 PM Workshop/6:30 PM Meeti ng
C. November 20, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
D. October 23. 20 I 8 - Planning & Zoni ng Commission 6:30 p.m. Meeting
XIV. ADJOURN
/\ motion was made by Council Member Kroll to adjourn the meeting. Council Member King
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
This workshop and regular meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
DATE APPROVl~D: November 13, 2018
• V
B111 Foulds, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
City Co1111cil & Board <~(Adjustment October 9, 2018
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Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
City Council & Board of Adjustment Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, October 9, 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 Staffi'Appointed Officials
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
City Treasurer Gina Gillis
Planning Director Jason Lutz
Parks & Community Services Director Mariana Espinoza
City Engineer Chad Gilpin
Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller
Planning and Zoning Commission Chair Mim James
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. Review of the Draft Agenda for the Regular City Council Meeting October 16, 2018
and the Draft Agenda for the Regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of
October 23, 2018
III. RECESS
IV. RECONVENE AT 6:30 p.m.
V. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
VI. PROCLAMATIONS
A. Proclamation thanking Wild Birds Unlimited of Dripping Springs for their
generosity and contributions and Proclaiming October 9, 2018 as "Wild Birds
Unlimited Day" in the City of Dripping Springs, Texas Sponsor: Council Member
King
B. Proclamation proclaiming October 9, 2018 as "Exchange Student Day" in the City
of Dripping Springs, Texas Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Foulds
C. Proclamation proclaiming the month of October 2018 as "Domestic Violence
Awareness Month" in Dripping Springs, Texas Sponsor: Council Member 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
establish a time limit of two (2) minutes per speaker,for a total of thirty (30) 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 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 Regular City Council meeting minutes of September 9, 2018 and
September 11, 2018; and the Special meeting minutes of September 24, 2018
B. Approval of the City Treasurer's Report for September 2018
C. Postponement of a Public Hearing, Consideration, and Action regarding Case #
SUB2018-0027: Replat, Reunion Ranch Phase II, Section 3, Lots 19 and 20, Block D,
and located at 422 and 442 Delayne Drive, Austin Texas 78737 to the December 11,
2018 Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting.
D. Approval of Audit Engagement Letter between the City of Dripping Springs and
The Accounting Firm of Donald L. Allman, CPA, PC for Audit Services for Fiscal
Year ending September 30, 2018
E. Approval of a Funding Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and the
Service Dogs, Inc. regarding the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT)
Grant Program
F. Approval of a Funding Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and the
Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau regarding the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Hotel
Occupancy Tax (HOT) Grant Program
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:
A. Public Hearing and Consideration of Approval regarding an Ordinance of the City
of Dripping Springs, Texas to Voluntarily Annex under Chapter 212 of the Texas
Local Government Code approximately 200 Acres in the City's Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction in Hays County, Texas commonly known as Scott Ranch or Big Sky
Subdivision into the Incorporated Municipal Boundaries of the City of Dripping
Springs.
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Jason Lutz)
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Ordinance and Service Plan
B. Public Hearing and Consideration of Approval regarding PDD No. 10 - Scott Ranch
(AKA Big Sky Subdivision): An Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs Texas
Rezoning the property from AG-Agriculture to Planned Development District No.
10, Upon Annexation, For a Tract of Land Totaling Approximately 200.4 Acres and
Further Described as Follows: 200.4 Acres of Land out of the Philip A. Smith
League, Survey No. 26, Abstract No. 415, Hays County, Texas, Said Tract That
Called 200-Acre Tract Described to William R. Scott and Bessie E. Scott, Husband
and Wife as Recorded in Volume 171, Page 229 of the Deed Records of Hays County,
Texas, commonly known as Scott Ranch or Big Sky. Applicant, William R. Scott and
Bessie E. Scott
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Jason Lutz)
3. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Master Parks and Open Space Plan Documents
6. Planned Development District No. 10 Ordinance
C. Public Hearing and Consideration of Approval regarding a SUB2018- 033PP Big
Sky Subdivision Preliminary Plat For a Tract of Land Totaling Approximately
200.4 Acres and Further Described as Follows: 200.4 Acres of Land out of the
Philip A. Smith League, Survey No. 26, Abstract No. 415, Hays County, Texas, Said
Tract That Called 200-Acre Tract Described to William R. Scott and Bessie E. Scott,
Husband and Wife as Recorded in Volume 171, Page 229 of the Deed Records of
Hays County, Texas, commonly known as Scott Ranch or Big Sky. Applicant,
William R. Scott and Bessie E. Scott
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Chad Gilpin)
3. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. SUB2018-033: Big Sky Preliminary Plat
D. Public Hearing and Consideration of Approval regarding SUB2018-0028 Plat
Vacation of Cypress Fork Ranch Lots 1. 2 and 3, totaling 19.050 acres out of the
Benjamin F. Hanna League Survey, No. 28, Abstract No. 222, Hays County, TX, and
recorded in Volume 8, Page 167-168 of the Hays County Official Public Records
Applicant: Jen Paisley, P.E., Doucet & Associates
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Jason Lutz)
3. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. SUB2018-0028:Cypress Fork Plat Vacation & Final Plat Preview
E. Public Hearing and Consideration of Approval regarding V AR2018-0007:1212
Creek Road, an Application Requesting the Following Variances under the City of
Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances: 1.) To allow the Placement of a
Manufactured Home on Property Zoned SF-1, Single-Family Residential, Low; 2.)
To allow a Manufactured Home to be utilized as a dwelling unit on Property Zoned
SF-1, Single-Family Residential, Low; 3.) To waive the requirement to provide a
land survey as part of a building permit application. Applicant: Chuck Lemmond I
Robin Robinson, Hometown Missions
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Jason Lutz)
3. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Variance Approval, Denial, Conditions, or Modifications.
a. To allow the Placement of a Manufactured Home on Property Zoned SF-1, Single-
Family Residential, Low.
b. To allow a Manufactured Home to be utilized as a dwelling unit on Property Zoned
SF-1, Single-Family Residential, Low.
c. To waive the requirement to provide a land survey as part of a building permit
application
6. Variance Application
F. Public Hearing and Consideration of Approval regarding an Ordinance of the City
of Dripping Springs, Texas Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 28:
Subdivisions and Site Development, Article 4: Site Development, Section 11:
Approval Process, Modifications and Exhibit A: Subdivision Ordinance, Section 1.
General Provisions; amending procedure for pool encroachments Sponsor: Mayor
Pro Tem Foulds
1. Staff Report (Laura Mueller)
2. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
3. Public Hearing
4. Ordinance: Site Development
G. Public Hearing and Consideration of Approval regarding anOrdinance of the City
of Dripping Springs Amending the City of Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 28, Article 28.04 - Site Development; and Providing for the Following:
Findings of Fact; Enactment; Repealer; Severability; Codification; Effective Date;
and Proper Notice and Meeting (Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Bill Foulds)
1. Staff Report (Laura Mueller)
2. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
3. Public Hearing
4. Site Development Ordinance
H. Public Hearing and Consideration of Approval regarding an Ordinance of the City
of Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances, amending Chapter 30: Zoning, Exhibit A:
Zoning Ordinance, Section 2: Procedures and Administration, Subsection C. Board
of Adjustment, amending provisions for Board of Adjustment, and adding alternates
Sponsor: Mayor Purcell
1. Staff Report (Laura Mueller)
2. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
3. Public Hearing
4. Ordinance: Zoning Amendment, Board of Adjustment
X. BUSINESS
A. Discuss and Consider the Approval of a Request from Hill Country Rally for Kids to
change the date of the 2018 Annual Car Show from September 15, 2018 to October
27, 2018 and to approve the related Temporary Street Closures on October 27, 2018
from Mercer St. at Highway 290 to Mercer St. at Ranch Road 12, and Mercer St. at
Bluff, Wallace, San Marcos and Old Fitzhugh Rd. Sponsor: Council Member King
B. Discuss and Consider Approval of a Proposed Amendment to the Use Agreement
between the City of Dripping Springs, Texas, and the Dripping Springs Adult
Softball Association regarding the use of the Softball Fields located at Dripping
Springs Sports and Recreation Park Sponsor: Wade King
C. Discuss and Consider Approval of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of
Dripping Springs and Dripping Springs Distilling regarding the 3rd Annual Charity
Bike Ride and BBQ to take place on October 20, 2018 Sponsor: Council Member King
D. Discuss and Consider Approval of a Resolution designating the Official Newspaper
for the City of Dripping Springs for Fiscal Year 2018-2019
E. Discuss and Consider Dripping Springs Ranch House Leases and discussion of
Employee and Contractor Agreements
F. Discuss and Consider Approval of an Extension for Raoul Asuan to reside in a
Recreational Vehicle at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. and discussion of potential
Lease and Employee Agreement
XI. REPORTS OF AGENCIES, COMMISSIONS AND STAFF
A. Parks and Community Services Monthly Report
B. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Monthly Report
C. Planning & Development Department Monthly Report
D. Economic Development 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 related to personnel and real estate issues including
duties of Cody Kinsey, Sheri Kapanka, and Raoul Asuan and leasing of city
property. (551.071 Consultation with City Attorney; 551.072 Personnel Matters; and
551.074 Real Estate).
B. Consultation with City Attorney regarding the status of Development Agreements
and Utility Agreements with regards to Big Sky/Scott Ranch, Cannon Residential
and Commercial, Arrowhead, and Driftwood 552 (551.071 Consultation with City
Attorney)
XIIl.ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. October 16, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM
B. November 13, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 5:30 PM Workshop/6:30 PM
Meeting
C. November 20, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
D. October 23, 2018 - Planning & Zoning Commission 6:30 p.m. 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 of meeting was posted at City ofDripping Springs City Hall and website, www.cityofdrippingsprings.com on
the 5th day of October 2018, at 5:00 p.m ..
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