City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · May 14, 2019
Minutes
City Council & Board of Adjustment
Workshop & Regular Meeting Minutes
May 14, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
A Workshop and Regular Meeting of the City Council and Board of Adjustment of Dripping Springs, Texas,
was held Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 511 Mercer
Street, Dripping Springs, Texas.
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor and City Council Members present were:
Mayor Todd Purcell
Mayor Pro Tern Bill Foulds
Council Member Travis Crow
Council Member Wade King
Council Member Taline Manassian
Council Member absent was:
Council Member John Kroll
City Sta[[ and Appointed O[ficials/Consultant present were:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
City Treasurer Gina Gillis
Planning Director Jason Lutz
City Engineer Chad Gilpin
Parks & Community Services Director Mariana Espinoza
DSRP Manager Lynne Dickinson
Communications Coordinator Bonnie Gonzalez
Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller
Planning & Zoning Chair Mim James
With a quorum of the City Council present, Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
II. WORKSHOP
No action will be taken during the Workshop.
Cub Scout Pack 585 Leader Kyle Rees and Cub Scouts Thomas Rees, Jonah Rees and Noah Williams
spoke during the Workshop.
Thomas Rees addressed the Mayor and City Council regarding Parks Creation.
Jonah Rees addressed the Mayor and City Council regarding Flood Damage Protection and
Prevention.
Noah Williams addressed the Mayor and City Council regarding the steps to becoming a Community
Leader.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to adjourn into Executive Session under Texas
Government Codes Sections 551.071, Consultation with City Attorney, and 551.074, Personnel
Matters and regarding Executive Session Agenda Items A- D. Council Member Crow seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
Executive Session Agenda
A. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to subdivision and street
requirements for property at Gateway 26 doors.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
B. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues on legislation before the Texas
Legislature pursuant to the City of Dripping Springs 2019 Legislative Program.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
C. Consultation with City Attorney regarding employment and rate of pay related to
Farmers Market Manager Laurel Robertson.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071; Personnel Matters, 551.074
D. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to Reimbursement of
Emergency Repairs.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
The City Council met in Executive Session from 6:11 p.m. - 7:02 p.m.
No action or vote was taken during Executive Session. Mayor Purcell returned the meeting to Open
Session at 7:02 p.m.
III. RECESS
The meeting did not recess
IV. RECONVENE AT 6:30 P.M.
Mayor Purcell returned the meeting Open Session at 7 :02 p.m.
V. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Scout Pack 585
Cub Scouts Thomas Rees, Jonah Rees and Noah Williams led the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
VI. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
No action to be taken on proclamations and presentations. The City Council may choose to discuss
and take public comment on these items as necessary.
A. Presentation regarding the Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau.
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Sponsor: Taline Manassian
Dripping Spri ngs V isitors Bureau President & CEO Pam Owens, introduced
Communications Specialist Hope Boatright. Ms. Owens gave a presentation on the Visitors
Bureau 20 18 Activ ities and Events, which is on fi le.
VII. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
The floor is open for Citizens wishing to speak on items that are not on the posted agenda or do not
have a public hearing, and speakers are encouraged to sign in prior lo speaking. Citizens wishing to
speak shall do so afier being recognized by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed two (2) minutes to speak,
which the Mayor or City Council may extend. By law no action may be taken during Presentations of
Citizens.
Dorthea Lane spoke regarding SUB2019-000 1: Murphy's Meadows Subd ivision and would like to
see protections be put in p lace to protect the natural spring on the property.
A. Scout Pack 585
Cub Scout Pack 585 met with the Mayor and City Council during the Workshop.
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
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 necessa,y. However, a City Council Member or citizen
may request separate deliberation for a specific item, in which event those items will be removedfrom
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 April 9, 2019 City Council Workshop & Regular Meeting minutes and
the April 16, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting minutes.
B. Approval of the April 2019 City Treasurer's Report.
C. Approval of a Resolution regarding Construction Bond for Founders Ridge
Subdivision Phase 4.
Filed as Resolution No. 2019-R22
D. Approval of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and
Premier Gun Shows, LLC for the display of a banner at "The Triangle".
Sponsor: Mayor Purcell
E. Approval of Appointment of City Administrator Michelle Fischer to conduct hearings
for the abatement and removal from private or public property or a public right-of-
way of a junked vehicle or part of a junked vehicle, pursuant to Section 14.02.006
Abatement Procedures, Article 14.02 Junked Vehicles, Chapter 14 Offenses and
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Additional Provisions, Title I General Ordinances, Dripping Springs Code of
Ordinances.
Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Foulds
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve Consent Agenda Items A- E.
Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
IX. BUSINESS
A. Public hearing, discussion, and consideration of approval of CUP2019-0001: A
Conditional Use Permit to allow the proposed land use of "Warehouse" at property
located at 391 Sportsplex Drive, Dripping Springs TX 78620 (Legal Description:
Sportsplex Sub No 3, Lot 4, Acres 0.751).
Applicant: Truly Texas Grown Wine Cellars, PBC (Larry Epp, President).
1. Presentation
Applicant representative Jon Thompson was available for questions.
2. Staff Report
Jason Lutz presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends denial of the item.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commission recommendation to approve failed 2 to 3; Commission
recommends denial.
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Conditional Use Permit
A motion was made by Council Member Manassian to deny approval of CUP2019-0001: A
Conditional Use Permit to allow the proposed land use of "Warehouse" at property located
at 391 Sportsplex Drive, Dripping Springs TX 78620 (Legal Description: Sportsplex Sub
No 3, Lot 4, Acres 0. 751 ). Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 4 to 0.
B. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval of a Zoning Amendment
Ordinance regarding ZA2019-0001: A Request for zoning change from Manufactured
Housing (MH) to Two-Family Residential - Duplex (SF-4) for property located at 301
Brookside Street, Dripping Springs, Texas (Legal Description: North Forty Sec 2,
Block B, Lot 12, MH Serial# UNK, Title# UNK, Label# TEX0419733, Hays County,
TX). Application withdrawn by the applicant.
Applicant: Jon Thompson
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1. Presentation - no presentation was given.
2. Staff Report - staffreport on file.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report - no report, no action being taken.
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. No Action Required - Application Withdrawn
No action was taken on this item.
C. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval regarding SUB2019-0001: a
Preliminary Plat for Murphy's Meadows Subdivision; approximately 10.01 acres
located on Trautwein Road and in the City of Dripping Springs Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction (Legal Description: ABS 70 John Barton Survey 10.00 AC).
Applicant: Jon Thompson
1. Presentation
Applicant Jon Thompson requested postponement of the item.
2. Staff Report - staffreport on.file.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report- no report, requested postponement.
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Preliminary Plat
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to postpone SUB2019-0001: a Preliminary
Plat for Murphy's Meadows Subdivision; approximately I 0.01 acres located on Trautwein
Road and in the City of Dripping Springs Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (Legal Description:
ABS 70 John Barton Survey I 0.00 AC) to the June 11, 2019 City Council meeting. Council
Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
Council Member Crow requested that Speaker Dorthea Lane forward photos of the natural
spring to staff for inclusion in their report.
D. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval of a Zoning Amendment
Ordinance regarding ZA2019-0002: a Request for zoning change from Single-Family
Residential District - Low Density (SF-1) to Multiple - Family Residential District
(MF) for the property located at 26700 Ranch Rd 12, Dripping Springs, Texas (Legal
Description: ABS 415 9-3106-01-15 Philip A Smith Survey 10.00 AC MH- AKA
Western Woods, Hays County, TX).
Applicant: Jon Thompson
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1. Presentation
Applicant Jon Thompson requested postponement of the item.
2. Staff Report - staff report on file.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report - no report, requested postponement.
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Zoning Amendment Ordinance
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to postpone a Zoning Amendment Ordinance
regarding ZA2019-0002: a Request for zoning change from Single-Family Residential
District - Low Density (SF-1) to Multiple - Family Residential District (MF) for the
property located at 26700 Ranch Rd 12, Dripping Springs, Texas (Legal Description: ABS
415 9-3106-01-15 Philip A Smith Survey 10.00 AC MH- AKA Western Woods, Hays
County, TX) to the June 11, 2019 City Council meeting. Council Member King seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
E. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval of a Zoning Amendment
Ordinance regarding ZA2019-0003: a Request to rezone an approximate 2.833 acre
tract from Commercial Services (CS) to General Retail (GR) for property located at
1461 W Hwy 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Legal Description: ABS 222 & 415 B
F HANNA & P A SMITH SURVEYS) and a request to rezone an approximate 18.37
acre tract from Agricultural (AG) to General Retail (GR) for the property located at
345 Quail Farm Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Legal Descriptions: ABS 222
BENJAMIN F HANNA SURVEY)
Applicant: Jon Thompson
1. Presentation
Applicant Jon Thompson presented the item.
2. Staff Report
Jason Lutz presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
item; however, staff prefers rezoning to Multi-Family (MF).
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commission recommended approval 3 to 1, with Chair James opposed.
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
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5. Zoning Amendment Ordinance
A motion was made by Council Member Manassian to approve a Zoning Amendment
Ordinance regarding ZA201 9-0003: a Request to rezone an approximate 2.833 acre tract
from Commerc ial Services (CS) to General Retail (GR) for property located at 1461 W Hwy
290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Legal Description: ABS 222 & 415 B F HANNA & PA
SMITH SUR VEYS) and a request to rezone an approximate 18.3 7 acre tract from
Agricultural (AG) to Genera l Retail (GR) for the property located at 345 Quail Farm Rd,
Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Legal Descriptions: ABS 222 BENJAMIN F HANNA
SURVEY) w ith the condition that both tracts are rezoned M utli-Family (MF). Council
Member King seconded the motion which carried 3 to 2, with Mayor Pro Tem Foulds and
Council Member Crow opposed; and with Mayor Purcell casting the tie-breaking vote to
approve the motion.
This agenda item was reconsidered later in the agenda and final action was taken
following the second Executive Session.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2019-18.
F. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval of CUP2019-0004: an
Application for Conditional Use Permit to allow onsite sale and consumption of alcohol
at the property located at 400 W Hwy 290, Bldg D, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Legal
Description: Original Town of Dripping Springs, north 1/2 Block 12).
Applicant: Jon Thompson
1. Presentation
Appl icant Jon Thompson and Owner Larry Epp presented the item.
2. Staff Report
Jason Lutz presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval with the
following conditions:
1) The applicant be required to meet City Code regarding the required number of off-
street parking, provide a parking agreement that meets the code, or the applicant
seeks a variance to the parking requirements.
2) A ll deliveries or shipments, loading and unloading, be made on the property and not
from the public right-of-way.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commission recommended approval with staff conditions 4 to 0.
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Conditional Use Permit
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A motion was made by Council Member King to approve CUP2019-0004: an Application
for Conditional Use Permit to allow onsite sale and consumption of alcohol at the property
located at 400 W Hwy 290, Bldg D, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Legal Description:
Original Town of Dripping Springs, north 1/2 Block 12) with the condition that the applicant
meet City Code regarding the required number of off-street parking, provide a parking
agreement that meets the code, or the applicant seeks a variance to the parking requirements,
and that all deliveries or shipments, loading and unloading, be made on the property and not
from the public right-of-way. Council Member Crow second the motion which carried 3 to
1 with Mayor Pro Tern Foulds opposed.
G. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval of VAR2019-0002: a
Variance Request to allow for an exception to the standard found in the City of
Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances, Chapter 28 Subdivisions and Site Development,
Exhibit A Subdivision Ordinance, Section 14 Lots, 14.2 Frontage; and regarding
property located at 1100 Butler Ranch Road, Dripping Springs, Texas (Legal
Description: ABS 415 & 693 TR APA Smith & CH Mallot Survey, 10.01 Acres, AKA
Western Woods).
Applicant: Jon Thompson
1. Presentation
Applicant Jon Thompson presented the item.
2. Staff Report
Jason Lutz presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends denial of the item.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commission recommended denial 4 to 0.
4. Public Hearing
Mary Newnam spoke in opposition to the Variance Request.
5. Variance Request
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to deny approval of VAR2019-0002: a
Variance Request to allow for an exception to the standard found in the City of Dripping
Springs Code of Ordinances, Chapter 28 Subdivisions and Site Development, Exhibit A
Subdivision Ordinance, Section 14 Lots, 14.2 Frontage; and regarding property located at
1100 Butler Ranch Road, Dripping Springs, Texas (Legal Description: ABS 415 & 693 TR
APA Smith & CH Mallat Survey, 10.01 Acres, AKA Western Woods). Council Member
Crow second the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
A motion was made by Council Member Manassian to reconsider previous City Council action taken
on Business Agenda Item E. Mayor Pro Tern Foulds seconded the motion to reconsider which carried
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3 to 2, with Council Members King and Crow opposed; and with Mayor Purcell casting the tie-
breaking vote to approve the motion.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to table the item to the end of the Agenda. Council
Member Manassian seconded the motion which carried 3 to 2, with Council Members King and Crow
opposed, and with Mayor Purcell casting the tie-breaking vote to approve the motion.
H. Discuss and consider approval of a Contract Instructor Agreement between the City
of Dripping Springs and Earth Native Wilderness School for classes at Dripping
Springs Ranch Park and Event Center.
Sponsor: Council Member King
Marianna Espinoza presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval
of the item.
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve a Contract Instructor Agreement
between the City of Dripping Springs and Earth Native Wilderness School for classes at
Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Event Center. Mayor Pro Tern Foulds seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 4 to O.
I. Discuss and consider approval of form regarding a Contractor Agreement related to
Low Water Crossing Emergency Repairs at Dripping Springs Ranch Park.
Sponsor: Mayor Purcell
Chad Gilpin presented the item. Grounder Exchange is the low bidder for the project. The
contractor will grade and "Dress-up" Low Water Crossing for use during upcoming events.
After the weather clears up and the ground dries, the contractor will complete the repairs.
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve the selection of Ground Exchange
for a Contractor Agreement to complete Emergency Repairs at the DSRP Low Water
Crossing and to authorize Michelle Fischer to negotiate the agreement. Mayor Pro Tern
Foulds seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
J. Discuss and consider approval of a Tree Planting Project at Dripping Springs Ranch
Park and Event Center and authorization to use Landscape Funds on the Project.
Sponsor: Council Member Manassian
Marianna Espinoza presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval
of the item.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve a Tree Planting Project at
Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Event Center and authorization to use Landscape Funds
for the Project. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4
to 0.
K. Discuss and consider approval of an Additional Funds Request by the Hays County
Master Naturalists for the construction of a Bird Blind at Dripping Springs Ranch
Park and Event Center.
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Sponsor: Council Member King
Marianna Espinoza presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval
of the item.
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve the Additional Funds Request by
the Hays County Master Naturalists for the construction of a Bird Blind at Dripping Springs
Ranch Park and Event Center with the condition that if any grant funds are received for the
project, that the Hays County Master Naturalists reimburse the City for the requested
additional funds. Council Member King withdrew his motion.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to postpone consideration of an Additional
Funds Request by the Hays County Master Naturalists for the construction of a Bird Blind
at Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Event Center to the June 11, 2019 City Council meeting,
with direction to staff to include an update on the grant funding status. Council Member
Crow seconded to the motion which carried unanimously 4 to O.
L. Discuss and consider approval of the Farmers Market Association Board's
recommendation relating to Farmers Market Manager Compensation.
Sponsor: Council Member Manassian
Marianna Espinoza presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval
of the item.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve the Farmers Market Association
Board's recommendation and increase the Farmers Market Manager's compensation by
$3.00 per hour. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4
to 0.
M. Discuss and consider approval of the First Amendment to City of Dripping Springs,
County of Hays, Dripping Springs Independent School District, and Dripping Springs
Library Board Agreement regarding Extension and Clarification of the Cost
Allocation and Reimbursement for the Dripping Springs Tax Increment Reinvestment
Zone Number One and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two.
Sponsor: Council Member Manassian
Laura Mueller presented the item. The TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board recommended approval
of the amendment which will extend the agreement for two (2) years.
A motion was made by Council Member Manassian to approve the First Amendment to City
of Dripping Springs, County of Hays, Dripping Springs Independent School District, and
Dripping Springs Library Board Agreement regarding Extension and Clarification of the
Cost Allocation and Reimbursement for the Dripping Springs Tax Increment Reinvestment
Zone Number One and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two. Council Member
King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
N. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance Canvassing Returns and Declaring
Results of the General Election held on May 4, 2019 for the purpose of Electing three
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(3) City Council Members; and providing for the following: Election; Canvassing the
Returns; Election Results; Authorization to Execute; Effective Date; and Proper
Notice and Meeting.
Mayor Purcell read the fo llowing into the M inutes:
I, Todd Purcell, Mayor of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas, met
with the C ity Council sitting as the canvassing board to canvass the
general e lection of M ay 4, 201 9 on May 14, 201 9, at C ity Hall, 511
Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas.
I certify that the figures on the tally sheets correspond with the
figures on the returns, and witness my hand this 14111 day of May,
201 9.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Foulds to approve an Ordinance Canvassing Returns
and Declaring Results of the General Election held on May 4, 20 19 for the purpose of
Electing three (3) City Council Members; and providing for the fo llowing: E lection;
Canvassing the Returns; Election Results; Authorization to Execute; Effective Date; and
Proper Notice and Meeting. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 4 to 0.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2019-19.
0. Discuss and consider action regarding resc1ss1on of Resolution No. 2019-RlS
supporting Hays County's inclusion in the Countywide Polling Place Program.
Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Foulds
A motion was made by M ayor Pro Tern Foulds to postpone the rescission of Resolution No.
201 9-R l 5 supporting Hays County' s inclusion in the Countywide Polling Place Program to
the June 11 , 201 9 regular City Council meeting. Council Member Crow seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
Mayor Pro Tern Foulds directed staff to continue working with Hays County to address
concerns, and the City Secretary to continue participation in the Countywide Polling Place
Committee.
P. Discuss and consider approval of an Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs,
Texas and Double L Development, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company,
regarding the Creation and Operation of Hays County Municipal District No. 7.
Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Foulds
Ginger Faught presented the staff report which is on fi le. Staff recommends approval of the
item.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Foulds to approve an Agreement between the City
of Dripping Springs, Texas and Double L Development, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability
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Company, regarding the Creation and Operation of Hays County Municipal District No. 7.
Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
Q. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to waive City
Fees for Emergency Related Land Use Activities.
Sponsor: Mayor Purcell
Laura Mueller presented the staff report and distributed an updated resolution. Staff
recommends approval of the item.
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve the updated Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to waive City Fees for Emergency Related Land Use Activities as
presented. Mayor Pro Tern Foulds seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
X. REPORTS
Reports ofStaff, Boards, Commissions, Committees, Boards and Agencies. All reports are on file and
available for review upon request.
A. Economic Development Committee Report
Chair, Kim Fernea
B. Transportation Committee Report
Chair, Erik Burgeson
C. Parks and Community Services Department Report
D. Facilities & Maintenance Report
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 G[fts and Donations), 551.07-1 (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 legal issues related to subdivision and street
requirements for property at Gateway 26 doors.
Consultation with Attorney, 551.071
B. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues on legislation before the Texas
Legislature pursuant to the City of Dripping Springs 2019 Legislative Program.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
C. Consultation with City Attorney regarding employment and rate of pay related to
Farmers Market Manager Laurel Robertson.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071; Personnel Matters 551.074
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D. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to Reimbursement of
Emergency Repairs.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to adiourn into Executive Session under Texas
Government Code Section 551.071 and regarding Business Agenda Item E. Council Member
Manassian seconded the motion which carried 3 to 1, with Council Member Crow opposed.
Business Agenda Item:
E. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval of a Zoning Amendment
Ordinance regarding ZA2019-0003: a Request to rezone an approximate 2.833
acre tract from Commercial Services (CS) to General Retail (GR) for property
located at 1461 W Hwy 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Legal Description: ABS
222 & 415 B F HANNA & P A SMITH SURVEYS) and a request to rezone an
approximate 18.37 acre tract from Agricultural (AG) to General Retail (GR) for
the property located at 345 Quail Farm Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Legal
Descriptions: ABS 222 BENJAMIN F HANNA SURVEY.
The City Council met in Executive Session from 8:33 p.m. - 8:42 p.m.
No action or vote was taken in Executive Session. Mayor Purcell returned the meeting to Open
Session at 8:42 p.m.
OPEN SESSION:
Mayor Pro Tern Foulds requested Executive Session Agenda Item D be pulled into Open Session for
action by the City Council.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to authorize Mayor Pro Tern Foulds and Deputy City
Administrator Ginger Faught to negotiate and execute any settlement agreements regarding repairs.
Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
Mayor Purcell proceeded to take up Business Agenda Item E, which was tabled to the end of the
agenda by motion.
Business Agenda Item:
E. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval of a Zoning Amendment
Ordinance regarding ZA2019-0003: a Request to rezone an approximate 2.833 acre tract
from Commercial Services (CS) to General Retail (GR) for property located at 1461 W Hwy
290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Legal Description: ABS 222 & 415 B F HANNA & P A
SMITH SURVEYS) and a request to rezone an approximate 18.37 acre tract from
Agricultural (AG) to General Retail (GR) for the property located at 345 Quail Farm Rd,
Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Legal Descriptions: ABS 222 BENJAMIN F HANNA
SURVEY.
A motion was made by Council Member Manassian to approve a Zoning Amendment Ordinance
regarding ZA2019-0003: a Request to rezone an approximate 2.833 acre tract from Commercial
Services (CS) to Multi-Family (MF) for property located at 1461 W Hwy 290, Dripping Springs,
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TX 78620 (Legal Description: ABS 222 & 4 15 BF HANNA & PA SMITH SURVEYS) and a
request to rezone an approximate 18.37 acre tract fro m Agricultural (AG) to Multi-Family (MF)
for the property located at 345 Quail Farm Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Legal Descriptions:
ABS 222 BENJAMIN F HANNA SURVEY. Mayor P ro Tern Foulds seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 4 to 0.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2019-18.
XII. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings:
May 21, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
June 11, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. Workshop, 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
June 18, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
B. May/June Board , Commission & Committee Meetings:
May 16, 2019 - Emergency Management Commission 5:00 p.m.
May 23, 2019 - Farmers Market Board 10:00 a.m.
May 20, 2019 - Transportation Comm ission 3:30 p.m.
May 23, 2019 - Economic Development Committee 4:00 p.m.
May 28, 2019 - Planning & Zoning Commission 6:30 p.m.
June 3, 2019 - TIRZ No.1 & No. 2 Board 4:00 p.m .
June 3, 2019 - Parks & Recreation Commission 6:00 p.m.
June 5, 2019 - Historic Preservation Commission 4:00 p.m
XIII. ADJOURN
A motio n was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to adjo urn the meeting. Council Member King
seconded the motio n which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
Th is regu lar meeting adjourned at 8:44 p .m.
ATTEST:
City Council & Board of Adjustment May 14, 2019
Workshop & Regular Meeting Minutes Page 14 of 14
Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
City Council & Board of Adjustment Workshop & Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, TX 78620
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
1Vfayor/City Council/Board ofAdjustment:
Mayor Todd Purcell
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Foulds
Council Member Travis Crow
Council Member Wade King
Council Member John Kroll
Council Member Taline Manassian
City Stafj!Appointed O.fjicials/Consultants:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
City Treasurer Gina Gillis
Planning Director Jason Lutz
City Engineer Chad Gilpin
Building Official Sarah Holden
Code Enforcement Officer Aaron Reed
Parks & Community Services Director Mariana Espinoza
DSRP Manager Lynne Dickinson
Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller
TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith
II. WORKSHOP
No action will be taken during the Workshop.
III. RECESS
IV. RECONVENE AT 6:30 P.M.
V. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Scout Pack 585
Pack Leader, Karl Rees
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VI. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
No action to be taken on proclamations and presentations. The City Council may choose to discuss
and take public comment on these items as necessary.
A. Presentation regarding the Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau.
Sponsor: Taline Manassian
VII. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
The floor is open for Citizens wishing to speak on items that are not on the posted agenda or do not
have a public hearing, and speakers are encouraged to sign in prior to speaking. Citizens wishing
to speak shall do so after being recognized by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed two (2) minutes to
speak, which the Mayor or City Council may extend. By law no action may be taken during
Presentations of Citizens.
A. Scout Pack 585
Pack Leader, Karl Rees
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
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 April 9, 2019 City Council Workshop & Regular Meeting minutes
and the April 16, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting minutes.
B. Approval of the April 2019 City Treasurer's Report.
C. Approval of a Resolution regarding Construction Bond for Founders Ridge
Subdivision Phase 4.
D. Approval of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and
Premier Gun Shows, LLC for the display of a banner at "The Triangle".
Sponsor: Mayor Purcell
E. Approval of Appointment of City Administrator Michelle Fischer to conduct
hearings for the abatement and removal from private or public property or a public
right-of-way of a junked vehicle or part of a junked vehicle, pursuant to Section
14.02.006 Abatement Procedures, Article 14.02 Junked Vehicles, Chapter 14 Offenses
and Additional Provisions, Title I General Ordinances, Dripping Springs Code of
Ordinances.
Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Foulds
IX. BUSINESS
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A. Public hearing, discussion, and consideration of approval of CUP2019-0001: A
Conditional Use Permit to allow the proposed land use of "Warehouse" at property
located at 391 Sportsplex Drive, Dripping Springs TX 78620 (Legal Description:
Sportsplex Sub No 3, Lot 4, Acres 0.751).
Applicant: Truly Texas Grown Wine Cellars, PBC (Larry Epp, President).
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Conditional Use Permit
B. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval of a Zoning Amendment
Ordinance regarding ZA2019-0001: A Request for zoning change from
Manufactured Housing (MH) to Two-Family Residential - Duplex (SF-4) for
property located at 301 Brookside Street, Dripping Springs, Texas (Legal
Description: North Forty Sec 2, Block B, Lot 12, MH Serial # UNK, Title# UNK,
Label# TEX0419733, Hays County, TX). Application withdrawn by the applicant.
Applicant: Jon Thompson
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. No Action Required - Application Withdrawn
C. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval regarding SUB2019-0001: a
Preliminary Plat for Murphy's Meadows Subdivision; approximately 10.01 acres
located on Trautwein Road and in the City of Dripping Springs Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction (Legal Description: ABS 70 John Barton Survey 10.00 AC).
Applicant: Jon Thompson
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Chad Gilpin)
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Preliminary Plat
D. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval of a Zoning Amendment
Ordinance regarding ZA2019-0002: a Request for zoning change from Single-Family
Residential District - Low Density (SF-1) to Multiple - Family Residential District
(MF) for the property located at 26700 Ranch Rd 12, Dripping Springs, Texas (Legal
Description: ABS 415 9-3106-01-15 Philip A Smith Survey 10.00 AC MH- AKA
Western Woods, Hays County, TX).
Applicant: Jon Thompson
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
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4. Public Hearing
5. Zoning Amendment Ordinance
E. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval of a Zoning Amendment
Ordinance regarding ZA2019-0003: a Request to rezone an approximate 2.833 acre
tract from Commercial Services (CS) to General Retail (GR) for property located at
1461 W Hwy 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Legal Description: ABS 222 & 415 B
F HANNA & P A SMITH SURVEYS) and a request to rezone an approximate 18.37
acre tract from Agricultural (AG) to General Retail (GR) for the property located at
345 Quail Farm Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Legal Descriptions: ABS 222
BENJAMIN F HANNA SURVEY).
Applicant: Jon Thompson
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
4. Zoning Amendment Ordinance
F. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval of CUP2019-0004: an
Application for Conditional Use Permit to allow onsite sale and consumption of
alcohol at the property located at 400 W Hwy 290, Bldg D, Dripping Springs, TX
78620 (Legal Description: Original Town of Dripping Springs, north 1/2 Block 12).
Applicant: Jon Thompson
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Conditional Use Permit
G. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval of VAR2019-0002: a
Variance Request to allow for an exception to the standard found in the City of
Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances, Chapter 28 Subdivisions and Site
Development, Exhibit A Subdivision Ordinance, Section 14 Lots, 14.2 Frontage; and
regarding property located at 1100 Butler Ranch Road, Dripping Springs, Texas
(Legal Description: ABS 415 & 693 TR APA Smith & CH Mallot Survey, 10.01
Acres, AKA Western Woods).
Applicant: Jon Thompson
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Variance Request
H. Discuss and consider approval of a Contract Instructor Agreement between the City
of Dripping Springs and Earth Native Wilderness School for classes at Dripping
Springs Ranch Park and Event Center.
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Sponsor: Council Member King
I. Discuss and consider approval of form regarding a Contractor Agreement related to
Low Water Crossing Emergency Repairs at Dripping Springs Ranch Park.
Sponsor: Mayor Purcell
J. Discuss and consider approval of a Tree Planting Project at Dripping Springs Ranch
Park and Event Center and authorization to use Landscape Funds on the Project.
Sponsor: Council Member Manassian
K. Discuss and consider approval of an Additional Funds Request by the Hays County
Master Naturalists for the construction of a Bird Blind at Dripping Springs Ranch
Park and Event Center.
Sponsor: Council Member King
L. Discuss and consider approval of the Farmers Market Association Board's
recommendation relating to Farmers Market Manager Compensation.
Sponsor: Council Member Manassian
M. Discuss and consider approval of the First Amendment to City of Dripping Springs,
County of Hays, Dripping Springs Independent School District, and Dripping
Springs Library Board Agreement regarding Extension and Clarification of the Cost
Allocation and Reimbursement for the Dripping Springs Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone Number One and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number
Two.
Sponsor: Council Member Manassian
N. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance Canvassing Returns and Declaring
Results of the General Election held on May 4, 2019 for the purpose of Electing three
(3) City Council Members; and providing for the following: Election; Canvassing the
Returns; Election Results; Authorization to Execute; Effective Date; and Proper
Notice and Meeting.
0. Discuss and consider action regarding resc1ss1on of Resolution No. 2019-RlS
supporting Hays County's inclusion in the Countywide Polling Place Program.
Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Foulds
P. Discuss and consider approval of an Agreement between the City of Dripping
Springs, Texas and Double L Development, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability
Company, regarding the Creation and Operation of Hays County Municipal District
No. 7.
Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Foulds
Q. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to waive City
Fees for Emergency Related Land Use Activities.
Sponsor: Mayor Purcell
X. REPORTS
Reports of Staff, Boards, Commissions, Committees, Boards and Agencies. All reports are on file
and available for review upon request.
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A. Economic Development Committee Report
Chair, Kim Fernea
B. Transportation Committee Report
Chair, Erik Burgeson
C. Parks and Community Services Department Report
D. Facilities & Maintenance Report
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 legal issues related to subdivision and
street requirements for property at Gateway 26 doors.
Consultation with Attorney, 551.071
B. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues on legislation before the Texas
Legislature pursuant to the City of Dripping Springs 2019 Legislative Program.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
C. Consultation with City Attorney regarding employment and rate of pay related to
Farmers Market Manager Laurel Robertson.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071; Personnel Matters 551.074
D. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to Reimbursement of
Emergency Repairs.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
XII. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings:
May 21, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
June 11, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. Workshop, 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
June 18, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
B. May/June Board, Commission & Committee Meetings:
May 16, 2019 - Emergency Management Commission 5:00 p.m.
May 23, 2019 - Farmers Market Board 10:00 a.m.
May 20 2019 - Transportation Commission 3:30 p.m.
May 23, 2019 - Economic Development Committee 4:00 p.m.
May 28, 2019 - Planning & Zoning Commission 6:30 p.m.
June 3, 2019 - TIRZ No.1 & No. 2 Board 4:00 p.m.
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June 3, 2019 - Parks & Recreation Commission 6:00 p.m.
June 5, 2019 - Historic Preservation Commission 4:00 p.m.
XIII. ADJOURN
XIV. TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT PUBLIC NOTIFICATION & POSTING OF MEETING
All agenda items listed above are eligible for discussion and action unless otherwise specifically
noted. This notice of meeting is posted in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code,
Vernon 's Texas Codes. Annotated.
I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdripp ingpsrings.com, on May JO, 2019 at 3:30 p. m.
This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for aw;i/ia,y aids and services must be
made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (5 12) 858-4725.
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