City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · July 9, 2019
Minutes
City Council & Board of Adjustment
Workshop & Regular Meeting Minutes
July 9, 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, July 9, 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/City Council/Board o(Adiustment present were:
Mayor Todd Purcell
Mayor Pro Tern Bill Foulds
Council Member Wade King
Council Member John Kroll
Council Member Taline Manassian
Mayor/City Council/Board ofAdiustment absent were:
Council Member Travis Crow
City Staff/Appointed Officials/Consultants 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
Code Enforcement Officer/Construction Inspector Aaron Reed
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 6:03 p.m.
II. WORKSHOP
No action will be taken during the Worbhop.
A. Discussion regarding the regulation of Noise in the City.
Sponsor: Mayor Purcell
B. Discussion regarding the regulation of Fireworks in the City.
Sponsor: Mayor Purcell
C. Discussion regarding the regulation of Outdoor Burning in the City.
Sponsor: Mayor Purcell
Workshop Items A- C were not discussed.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to adjourn into Executive Session under Texas Government
Sections 551.071, Consultation with City Attorney, and 551.072, Deliberation of Real Property, and
regarding Executive Session Agenda Items A - G. Council Member King seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 4 to 0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA
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 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 legislation before the
Texas Legislature pursuant to the City of Dripping Springs 2019 Legislative Program.
Consultation with Attorney, 551. 071
B. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to the Transportation
Plan and Transportation Options.
Consultation with Attorney, 551. 071
C. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to the Mark Black
Wedding Venue located in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
Consultation with Attorney, 551.071
D. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to Headwaters Bond
Funding Authorization.
Consultation with Attorney, 551. 071
E. Deliberation of Real Property and Consultation with City Attorney regarding the
purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property related to property located in
Headwaters at Barton Creek.
Deliberation of Real Property, 551.072; Consultation with Attorney, 551.071
F. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to the Headwaters
Development Agreement.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
G. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to the Cannon
Development Agreement.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
The City Council met in Executive Session from 6:04 p.m. - 6:39 p.m.
No action or vote was taken during Executive Session. Mayor Purcell returned the meeting
to Open Session at 6:40 p.m.
III. RECESS
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The City Council did not recess.
IV. RECONVENE AT 6:30 P.M.
Mayor Purcell returned the meeting to Open Session at 6:39 p.m.
V. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Kroll 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. Proclamation recognizing the Hays County Naturalists Chapter's 20th Anniversary.
Council Member Kroll read and presented the proclamation to representatives of the Hays
County Naturalists Chapter.
B. Proclamation proclaiming July 2019 as "Parks and Recreation Month" in Dripping
Springs, Texas.
Sponsor: Council Member King
Council Member King read and presented the proclamation to representatives of the
Dripping Springs Parks & Recreation Staff.
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 spe~king. 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.
Steve Shannon with Waste Connections spoke regarding the success of the June 15 th clean up event
held at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park.
Stephanie Smith, Bill Brock, Laurel Trevino, Jeanine Christensen, Jessica Scott, Carlos Torres-
Verdin, Robert Christensen and Debra Torres spoke in opposition to the Administrative Review of the
resubmitted Mark Black Wedding Venue Site Development Plans.
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
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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 May 14, 2019, May 21, 2019 and June 11, 2019 City Council meeting
minutes.
B. Approval of the City Treasurer's Report for June 2019.
C. Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1 General Provisions, Section 1.02.045
City Council Boards and Commissions.
Sponsor: Mayor Purcell
Filed as Ordinance No. 2019-22.
D. Approval of the Mayoral Appointment of Council Member Travis Crow to the
Transportation Committee and Council Member John Kroll to the Economic
Development Committee.
Sponsor: Mayor Purcell
E. Approval of the assignment and transfer of all rights, title and interests of Driftwood
552, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, to Driftwood 25-ACA, LP, a Texas
limited partnership, in relation to the Retail Water and Wastewater Services
Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Driftwood Conservation District,
Driftwood DLC Austin I, LLC, Driftwood DLC Austin II, LLC, M. Scott Roberts,
Driftwood Equities, Ltd., Maile Development Company, Inc. and Driftwood 522, LLC,
and dated January 8, 2019.
F. Approval of Proposed Parkland Dedication for the San Luis Spirits Site Development
Application located at 5330 Bell Springs Road, Drippin g Springs, TX 78620.
G. Approval of a Street Closure Permit for Vintage Triumph Register Concourse Car
Show to be held October 9, 2019 on Mercer Street from North Bluff Street to North
San Marcos Street.
Sponsor: Wade King
I. Approval of an Ordinance Amending Appendix A: Article Al.000 (General Provisions)
of the Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances; Amending the Dripping Springs Fee
Schedule Section 7: Residential Building Code; Providing for the following: findings
of fact; enactment; repealer; severability; publication; effective date; and proper
notice and meeting.
Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Foulds
Filed as Ordinance No. 2019-23.
J. Approval of an Amendment No. 1 to the Inspection Services Agreement between the
C ity of Dripping Springs and Bureau Veritas.
Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Foulds
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At the request of Mayor Pro Tern Foulds, Consent Agenda Item H was pulled for further
consideration.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve Consent Agenda Items A - G,
and I - J. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried 4 to 0, with Council
Member Kroll abstaining from Consent Agenda Item A.
H. Approval of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and
the 21st Annual Empty Bowls Project to be held Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Dripping
Springs Ranch Park and Event Center.
Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Foulds
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve a Co-Sponsorship Agreement
between the City of Dripping Springs and the 2 1st Annual Empty Bowls Project to be he ld
Sunday, November 3, 20 19 at Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Event Center w ith the
addition that should the Dripping Springs Ranch Park have an event scheduled on the
Saturday prior to the Empty Bowls Event and is unable to completely clean the facility,
volunteers from Helping Hands wi ll assist with c lean up and set up on the Sunday of their
event. Counc il Member Kroll seconded the motion which carried unanimous ly 4 to 0.
A motion was made by Council Member Manassian to hear Business Agenda Items K - N out of order.
Mayor Pro Tern Foulds seconded the motion which cruTied unanimous ly 4 to 0.
BUSINESS AGENDA
K. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval of a Resolution Amending the
City-Wide Trail Plan to add Proposed Trails on Rob Shelton Boulevard and Broken
Lance Drive.
Sponsor:
1. Staff Report - no staffreport presented, staff report is on file.
2. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
3. Resolution
A motion was made by Counc il Member K ing to approve a Resolution Amending the City-
Wide Trail Plan to add P roposed Trails on Rob Shelton Boulevard and Broken Lance Drive.
Council Member Kroll seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
Filed as Resolution No. 2019-R25.
L. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval of a Resolution Amending the
Transportation Plan to add Proposed TxDOT T A/SRTS Pedestrian/Cyclist Pathway
Routes.
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1. Staff Report
Jason Lutz presented the staff report which is on fi le. Staff recommends approval of the
item.
2. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
3. Resolution
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve a Resolution Amend ing the
Transportation Plan to add Proposed TxDOT TA/SRTS Pedestrian/Cyclist Pathway Routes.
Council Member Kroll seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
Filed as Resolution No. 2019-R26.
M. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval of a Resolution Authorizing
application for funding under the 2019 Texas Department of Transportation's
Transportation Alternatives Program for the Dripping Springs Rob Shelton Boulevard
Pedestrian Sidewalk Project from Sports Park Drive across US 290 to Founders Park
Proj ect (ID #: 0_AUS_DrippingSprings0l_SRTS-TA) and City Local Match
Commitment; and Authorizing the Mayor to Act as the City's Authorized
Representative in all matters pertaining to the City's Participation.
1. Staff Report
Jason Lutz presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
item.
2. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
3. Resolution
A motion was made by Council Member King to a approve a Resolution Authorizing
application for funding under the 20 19 Texas Department of Transportation's Transportation
A lternatives Program for the Dripping Springs Rob Shelton Boulevard Pedestrian Sidewalk
Project from Sports Park Drive across US 290 to Founders Park Proj ect (ID #:
0_AUS_Dripp ingSprings0 l_SRTS-TA) and C ity Local Match Commitment; and
Authorizing the Mayor to Act as the City's Authorized Representative in all matters
pertaining to the C ity's Participation. Council Member Krol l seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 4 to 0.
Filed as Resolution No. 2019-R27
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N. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval of a Resolution Authorizing
application for funding under the 2019 Texas Department of Transportation's
Transportation Safe Routes to School Program for the Dripping Springs Middle
School SRTS SUP/Sidewalk Project along US 290 from Dripping Springs High School
to Dripping Springs Middle School (ID #: O_AUS_DrippingSprings03_SRTS-
TA_DrippingSprings MSSUP & Sidewalk); and Authorizing the Mayor to Act as the
City's Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the City's Participation.
1. Slaff Report
Jason Lutz presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
item.
2. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
3. Resolution
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Foulds to approve a Resolution Authorizing
application for funding under the 20 19 Texas Department of Transportation's Transportation
Safe Routes to School Program for the Dripping Springs Middle School SRTS
SUP/Sidewalk Proj ect along US 290 from Dripping Springs High School to Dripping
Springs Middle School (ID #: 0_AUS_DrippingSprings03_SRTS-TA_DrippingSprings
MSSUP & Sidewalk); and Authorizing the Mayor to Act as the City's Authorized
Representative in all matters pertaining to the City's Participation. Council Member Kroll
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
Filed as Resolution No. 2019-R28.
IX. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
The Board of Adjustment will consider items related to appeals of administrative land use
determinations, requests for variances and special exceptions related to land use projects, and other
items as provided for in the Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances.
A. Public hearing, consideration, and recommendation rega rding VAR.2019-0007: to
consider a variance req uest to allow a HUD-Code Manufactured Home on the property
for a limited time of 210 days allowed by Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances
Manufactured Housing, Mobile Homes and Recreational Vehicles: Article 24.04;
Variances: Sec. 24.04.006 for the property known as Headwaters and for the property
located along Headwaters Boulevard Dripping Springs, TX 78620 and described as:
Lot 4, Block B of the Final Plat of Headwaters Commercial Phase lB, Document
#19005560, 166.801 acres, Hays County.
Applicant: B lake Rue
1. Presentation
Applicant Blake Rue was present and available for questions.
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2. Staff Report
Jason Lutz presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
variance with the recommendation that the City Council also approve an agreement
concerning the Creation and Operation of Headwaters Commercial Defined Area.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Planning & Zoning Commission recommend approval 5 to 0, with staff
recommendations.
4. Public Hearing
Blake Rue spoke in favor of the item.
5. Variance
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to table the item to the end of the meeting.
Council Member Kroll seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
X. BUSINESS
A. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs
Enacting Appendix H of the City of Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances;
Establishing Regulations for a Master Sign Plan for the Dripping Springs Medical
Village; Providing for the Following: Rules; Standards; Procedures; and Findings of
Fact; Codification; Repealer; Severability; proper Notice and Meeting; Enforcement
Including Criminal Penalties Including Criminal Fines Not to Exceed $500.00 and
Civil Fines of Up to $100.00.
Applicant: Matt Park, Building Image Group, Inc.
1. Presentation - no presentation given.
2. Staff Report
Michelle Fischer presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of
the ordinance.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Planning & Zoning Commission recommend approval 5 to 0.
5. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Master Sign Plan Ordinance
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve an Ordinance of the City of
Dripping Springs Enacting Appendix Hof the City of Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances;
Establishing Regulations fo r a Master Sign Plan for the Dripping Springs Medical Village;
Providing for the Following: Rules; Standards; Procedures; and Findings of Fact;
Codification; Repealer; Severability; proper Notice and Meeting; Enforcement Including
Criminal Penalties Including Criminal Fines Not to Exceed $500.00 and Civil Fines of Up
to $100.00. Council Member Kroll seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2019-24.
B. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval regarding a Zoning Text
Amendment related to ZA2019-0006: to consider a proposed zoning text amendment
to the City's Land Use Chart, found in Appendix E of the City's adopted zoning code,
to allow the land use of "Two-Family Dwelling (Duplex)" to be permitted by right in
the Manufactured Housing (MH) zoning district, described in Section 3.18 of Exhibit
A of the Zoning Ordinance within the City Code of Ordinances. - Application
Withdrawn By City Staff
Sponsor: C ity Staff (Jason Lutz)
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Jason Lutz)
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Zoning Amendment Ordinance
This item was withdrawn by City Staff and no action is required by the City Council.
C. Public hearing, consideration, and recommendation regarding a Zoning Ordinance
Amendment related to ZA2019-0004: to consider a requested zoning change from Two-
Family Residential - Duplex (SF-4) to the Local Retail District (LR) for the property
located at 28707 Ranch Rd 12, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 (Legal Description:
A0415 PHILIP A SMITH SURVEY, ACRES 1.50, Hays County, TX).
Applicant: Jon Thompson
Council Member Kroll recused himself from this item and exited the dais. A Potential
Conflict oflnterest Affidavit is on file.
1. Presentation
Jon Thompson presented the item. The applicant 1s seeking to open a
commercial/commissary kitchen.
2. Stciff Report
Jason Lutz presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
ordinance.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
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Chair James: Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval 5 to 0.
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Zoning Ordinance Amendment
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve a Zoning Ordinance Amendment
related to ZA2019-0004: to consider a requested zoning change from Two-Family
Residential - Duplex (SF-4) to the Local Retail District (LR) for the property located at
28707 Ranch Rd 12, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 (Legal Description: A0415 PHILIP A
SMITH SURVEY, ACRES 1.50, Hays County, TX). The motion died due to lack of a
second.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to postpone a Zoning Ordinance Amendment
related to ZA2019-0004: to consider a requested zoning change from Two-Family
Residential - Duplex (SF-4) to the Local Retail District (LR) for the property located at
28707 Ranch Rd 12, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 (Legal Description: A0415 PHILIP A
SMITH SURVEY, ACRES 1.50, Hays County, TX) to the regular City Council meeting of
August 13, 2019. Council Member Manassian seconded the motion which carried 3 to 1,
with Council Member Kroll recused.
Council Member Kroll returned to the dais.
D. Public hearing, consideration, and recommendation regarding CUP2019-0006:
Application for Conditional Use Permit to allow for the onsite sale and consumption of
alcohol at the property located at 330 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(Legal Description: WT CHAPMAN #1, BLOCK 1, LOT 1-2 & 10, ACRES 0.3644
and WT CHAPMAN #1 LOTS 6-7-8-9 BLK 1 GEO#90403754).
Applicant: Jerome Bollom
1. Presentation
Jerome Bollom presented the item. The applicant is seeking to open a cocktail lounge
serving "small bites" that will be prepared offsite by Rolling in Thyme and Dough.
2. Staff Report
Jason Lutz presented the staff report. Staff recommends approval of the condition use permit
with the conditions that the property meet all City codes; any additional external
modifications to the building, not previously approved as part of the Certificate of
Appropriateness, receive an updated Certificate of Appropriateness; that the property adhere
to all Fire and Life Safety Codes found in the International Fire Code (which may include a
requirement to install a Fire Suppression/Sprinkler System); and that the CUP may be
revoked for violations of City or State Laws and Regulations.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
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Chair James: Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval 5 to O with staff
recommendations.
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Conditional Use Permit
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve CUP2019-0006: an Application
for Conditional Use Permit to allow for the onsite sale and consumption of alcohol at the
property located at 330 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Legal Description: W
T CHAPMAN #1, BLOCK 1, LOT 1-2 & 10, ACRES 0.3644 and WT CHAPMAN #1
LOTS 6-7-8-9 BLK 1 GEO#90403754) with condition that the property meet all City codes;
any additional external modifications to the building, not previously approved as part of the
Certificate of Appropriateness, receive an updated Certificate of Appropriateness; that the
property adhere to all Fire and Life Safety Codes found in the International Fire Code (which
may include a requirement to install a Fire Suppression/Sprinkler System); and that the CUP
may be revoked for violations of City or State Laws and Regulations. Council Member
King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
E. Public hearing, consideration, and recommendation regarding CUP2019-0007:
Application for Conditional Use Permit to allow for the onsite sale and consumption of
alcohol at the property located at 101 Creek Road, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Legal
Description: ABS 415 PHILIP A SMITH SURVEY 1. 741 AC GEO#9041322).
Applicant: Jon Thompson
1. Presentation
Jon Thompson presented the item. The applicant is requesting to have outdoor acoustic
music.
2. Staff Report
Jason Lutz presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
conditional use permit with the following conditions:
1) The property meets all City codes.
2) No outdoor music due to adjacent residential.
3) This Conditional Use Permit automatically renews for successive two (2) years
periods unless an objection is raised by the City Administrator based on either:
(1) A history of poor code compliance; or
(2) A revision to the Comprehensive Plan that renders the CUP incompatible
4) The City Administrator may revoke a CUP for failure to comply with municipal
regulations and the conditions placed on the use.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
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Chair James: Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval 5 to 0 with staff
conditions.
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Conditional Use Permit
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve CUP2019-0007: an Application
for Conditional Use Permit to allow for the onsite sale and consumption of alcohol at the
property located at 101 Creek Road, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Legal Description: ABS
415 PHILIP A SMITH SURVEY 1.741 AC 0£0#9041322) with the following conditions:
1) The property meets all City codes.
2) This Conditional Use Permit automatically renews for successive two (2) years
periods unless an objection is raised by the City Administrator based on either:
(a) A history of poor code compliance; or
(b) A revision to the Comprehensive Plan that renders the CUP incompatible
3) The City Administrator may revoke a CUP for failure to comply with municipal
regulations and the conditions placed on the use.
4) Allowance for acoustic music only, no amplified music, on the back side of the venue
facing the creek.
Council Member Kroll seconded the motion which carried 3 to 1, with Council Member
Manassian opposed.
F. Public hearing, consideration, and recommendation regarding VAR2019-0004: to
consider a variance application for property located at 490 Gatlin Creek Road,
Dripping Springs, TX 78620 and described as ABS 519 & 745 W BUTLER & J M
MADING SURVEY 7.36 AC GEO#90401493 allowing a subdivision of the property
resulting in a 1.90 acre tract, which is smaller than the minimum lot size requirements
of Chapter 28, Exhibit A, Section 14.6 of the City of Dripping Springs Code of
Ordinances. Withdrawn by Applicant.
Applicant: Gerald Willis
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Variance
The applicant has withdrawn the request for variance, and there is no action required for this
item.
G. Public hearing, consideration, and recommendation regarding VAR2019-0005: to
consider a variance request application for property located at 14155 W Hwy 290
Dripping Springs, TX 78620 and described as A0240 E B HARGRAVES SURVEY,
ACRES 28.993 allowing for cut/fill areas on the site plan to exceed the standard 6-feet
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maximum allowed by Section 28.04.019 of the City of Dripping Springs Code of
Ordinances.
Applicant: Connor Overby, P .E.
1. Presentation- no presentation was given.
2. Sta.ff Report
Chad Gilpin presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
variance request with the conditions that the project comply with the City's Lighting
Ordinance, and that the City's Architectural Consultant review and approve the retaining
wall fa9ade.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval 5 to O with staff
conditions.
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Variance
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve VAR2019-0005: to consider a
variance request application for property located at 14155 W Hwy 290 Dripping Springs,
TX 78620 and described as A0240 EB HARGRAVES SURVEY, ACRES 28.993 allowing
for cut/fill areas on the site plan to exceed the standard 6-feet maximum allowed by Section
28.04.019 of the City of Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances with the conditions that the
project comply with the City's Lighting Ordinance, and that the City's Architectural
Consultant review and approve the retaining wall fa9ade. Council Member Kroll seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
H. Public hearing, consideration, and recommendation regarding VAR2019-0006: to
consider a variance request for Landscaping requirements for the property located at
249 Sportsplex Dr., Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Legal Description: 1.293 Acres in the
JWLP FAMILY Survey, Lot 6, Hays County).
Applicant: Britt Alexius
1. Presentation
Britt Alexius presented the item. The subject area is heavily treed and creates a natural
buffer, and the applicant would like to preserve the natural landscape.
2. Staff Report
Jason Lutz presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
variance request with the condition the applicant preserve existing landscape and trees, and
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that the additional landscaping and trees required in the buffer, be dispersed throughout the
site.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval 5 to 0 with staff
conditions.
Mayor Purcell and Mayor Pro Tern Foulds exited the dais and the Council Chambers.
Council Member Kroll presided over the meeting.
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Variance
Mayor Purcell and Mayor Pro Tern Foulds returned to the Council Chambers a took their
seats at the dais.
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve VAR2019-0006: to consider a
variance request for Landscaping requirements for the property located at 249 Sportsplex
Dr., Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Legal Description: 1.293 Acres in the JWLP FAMILY
Survey, Lot 6, Hays County) with the condition that the applicant preserve existing
landscape and trees, and that the additional landscaping and trees required in the buffer, be
dispersed throughout the site. Council Member Manassian seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 4 to 0.
Council Member Kroll handed the gavel to Mayor Purcell, who presided the remainder of
the meeting.
I. Public hearing, consideration, and recommendation regarding VAR2019-0008: to
consider a variance request to allow for the sale of alcohol that is within the 300'
required buffer from the school district boundary line (see Dripping Springs Code of
Ordinances: Article 6.04: Alcoholic Beverages; Sec. 6.04.002: Proximity to schools,
churches, and hospitals) for the property located at 660 W US Highway 290, Dripping
Springs TX 78620 (Legal Description: Lot 1, Hamburger Hill Subdivision Vol. 6, Pg.
206, 1.14 acres Hays County).
Applicant: Penny Henderson
1. Presentation
Penny Henderson presented the item. The subject property is an established restaurant and
serves only beer and wine, which are a very small portion of their overall sales.
2. Staff Report
Jason Lutz presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
variance request with the conditions that there is no onsite advertising of alcohol sales, that
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hours of operation be limited so as not to allow late night drinking beyond dinner, and that
there be no public display or storage of alcohol outside of the building.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Planning Zoning Commission recommended approval which failed 2 to 3; and
then recommended denial with carried 3 to 2.
4. Public Hearing
Pam Owens spoke in favor of the item.
5. Variance
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve VAR2019-0008: to consider a
variance request to allow for the sale of alcohol that is within the 300' required buffer from
the school district boundary line (see Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances: Article 6.04:
Alcoholic Beverages; Sec. 6.04.002: Proximity to schools, churches, and hospitals) for the
property located at 660 W US Highway 290, Dripping Springs TX 78620 (Legal
Description: Lot 1, Hamburger Hill Subdivision Vol. 6, Pg. 206, 1.14 acres Hays County)
with the conditions that there is no onsite advertising of alcohol sales, that hours of operation
be limited so as not to allow late night drinking beyond dinner, and that there be no public
display or storage of alcohol outside of the building. Council Member Kroll seconded the
motion which carried 3 to 1, with Council Member Manassian opposed.
J. Discuss and consider approval of a scope of services, fee schedule and basic form of a
Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and HDR
Engineering, Inc. for Engineering Services regarding the TxDOT CSJ 0914-33-079
Sportsplex Drive TASA Sidewalk Project subject to concurrence of legal counsel and
TxDOT and authorizing the Mayor or designee to sign.
Sponsor Mayor Pro Tern Foulds
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve a scope of services, fee schedule
and basic form of a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs
and HDR Engineering, Inc. for Engineering Services regarding the TxDOT CSJ 0914-33-
079 Sportsplex Drive TASA Sidewalk Project subject to concurrence of legal counsel and
TxDOT and authorizing the Mayor or designee to sign. Council Member Kroll seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
K. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval of a Resolution Amending the
City-Wide Trail Plan to add Proposed Trails on Rob Shelton Boulevard and Broken
Lance Drive.
Sponsor:
Item K was heard earlier in the agenda.
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L. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval of a Resolution Amending the
Transportation Plan to add Proposed TxDOT T A/SRTS Pedestrian/Cyclist Pathway
Routes.
Item L was heard earlier in the agenda.
M. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval of a Resolution Authorizing
application for funding under the 2019 Texas Department of Transportation's
Transportation Alternatives Program for the Dripping Springs Rob Shelton Boulevard
Pedestrian Sidewalk Project from Sports Park Drive across US 290 to Founders Park
Project (ID #: 0_AUS_DrippingSprings0l_SRTS-TA) and City Local Match
Commitment; and Authorizing the Mayor to Act as the City's Authorized
Representative in all matters pertaining to the City's Participation.
Item M was heard earlier in the agenda.
N. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval of a Resolution Authorizing
application for funding under the 2019 Texas Department of Transportation's
Transportation Safe Routes to School Program for the Dripping Springs Middle
School SRTS SUP/Sidewalk Project along US 290 from Dripping Springs High School
to Dripping Springs Middle School (ID #: 0_AUS_DrippingSprings03_SRTS-
T A_DrippingSprings MSSUP & Sidewalk); and Authorizing the Mayor to Act as the
City's Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the City's Participation.
Item N was heard earlier in the agenda.
0. Discuss and consider approval of Employee Health Benefits from TML Health Benefits
Pool.
Sponsor: Mayor Purcell
Michelle Fischer presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends Option 3.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve the election of Option 3 regarding
Employee Health Benefits from TML Health Benefits Pool. Council Member Kroll
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
XI. 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
Kim F emea, Chair
B. Transportation Committee Report
Erik Burgeson, Chair
C. Maintenance & Facilities Report
Craig Rice, Maintenance Director
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D. Parks and Community Services Department Monthly Report
E. Emergency Management Quarterly Report
Roman Baligad, Emergency Management Coordinator
A motion was made by Council Member Manassian to adjourn into Executive Session under Texas
Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with City Attorney) and 551.072 (Deliberations about
Real Property) and regarding Executive Session Agenda Items A- G. Council Member King seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
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 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 legal issues related to legislation before the
Texas Legislature pursuant to the City of Dripping Springs 2019 Legislative Program.
Consultation with Attorney, 551.071
B. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to the Transportation
Plan and Transportation Options.
Consultation with Attorney, 551.07
C. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to the Mark Black
Wedding Venue located in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
Consultation with Attorney, 551.071
D. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to Headwaters Bond
Funding Authorization.
Consultation with Attorney, 551.071
E. Deliberation of Real Property and Consultation with City Attorney regarding the
purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property related to property located in
Headwaters at Barton Creek.
Deliberation of Real Property, 551.072; Consultation with Attorney, 551.071
F. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to the Headwaters
Development Agreement.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
G. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to the Cannon
Development Agreement.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
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The City Council met in Executive Session from 8:27 p.m. - 8:57 p.m.
There was no vote or action taken during Executive Session. Mayor Purcell returned the
meeting Open Session at 8:57 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
The following item was tabled until the end of the meeting.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
The Board of Adjustment will consider items related to appeals of administrative land use
determinations, requests for variances and special exceptions related to land use projects, and other
items as provided for in the Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances.
A. Public hearing, consideration, and recommendation regarding VAR2019-0007: to
consider a variance request to allow a HUD-Code Manufactured Home on the property
for a limited time of 210 days allowed by Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances
Manufactured Housing, Mobile Homes and Recreational Vehicles: Article 24.04;
Variances: Sec. 24.04.006 for the property known as Headwaters and for the property
located along Headwaters Boulevard Dripping Springs, TX 78620 and described as:
Lot 4, Block B of the Final Plat of Headwaters Commercial Phase lB, Document
#19005560, 166.801 acres, Hays County.
Applicant: Blake Rue
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve V AR2019-0007: to consider a
variance request to allow a HUD-Code Manufactured Home on the property for a limited
time of 210 days allowed by Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances Manufactured Housing,
Mobile Homes and Recreational Vehicles: Article 24.04; Variances: Sec. 24.04.006 for the
property known as Headwaters and for the property located along Headwaters Boulevard
Dripping Springs, TX 78620 and described as: Lot 4, Block B of the Final Plat of
Headwaters Commercial Phase lB, Document #19005560, 166.801 acres, Hays County.
Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to pull Executive Session Agenda Item G for action. Council
Member Kroll seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
G. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to the Cannon
Development Agreement.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to refund the Development Agreement Fees
paid by the applicant, less the administrative and professional fees. Council Member Kroll
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
XIII. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. City Council Meetings:
July 16, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.
August 13, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. Workshop/ 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
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A ugust 20, 20 19 - 6:00 p.m.
September 10, 20 19 - 6:00 p.m. Workshop / 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
B. Board, Commission & Committee Meetings
July 10, 20 19 - Utility Commissio n at 4:00 p.m.
July 11 , 20 19 - H istoric Preservatio n Comm ission at 4:00 p.m.
July 16, 20 19 - E mergency Management Commission at 12:00 p. m.
July 18, 20 I 9 - Farmers Market Association Board at I 0:00 a .m.
July 22, 20 19-Transportation Committee at 3:30 p.m.
July 23,20 19 - P lanning & Zoning Commissio n at 6:30 p.m.
July 24, 2019 - Econo mic Development Committee at 4:00 p.m.
A ugust 5, 20 19 - Parks & Recreation Commi ss ion at 6:00 p.m.
August 8, 2019 - Historic Preservation Commission at 4:00 p.m.
A ugust 12, 20 19 -TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board at 4:00 p.m.
August 12, 20 19 - Founders Day Commissio n at 6:30 p.m.
XIV. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to adj ourn the meeting. Council Member K ing
seconded the motion which carried unanimo usly 4 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
City Council & Board of Adjustment Workshop & Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 09, 2019 at 6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, TX 78620
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor/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 StajjlAppointed Officials/ 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/ Utilities Coordinator Sarah Cole
Code Enforcement Officer/Construction Inspector Aaron Reed
Parks & Community Services Director Mariana Espinoza
DSRP Manager Lynne Dickinson
Communications Coordinator Bonnie Gonzalez
Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller
Planning & Zoning Chair Mim James
II. WORKSHOP
No action will be taken during the Workshop.
A. Discussion regarding the regulation of Noise in the City.
Sponsor: Mayor Purcell
B. Discussion regarding the regulation of Fireworks in the City.
Sponsor: Mayor Purcell
C. Discussion regarding the regulation of Outdoor Burning in the City.
Sponsor: Mayor Purcell
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III. RECESS
IV. RECONVENE AT 6:30 P.M.
V. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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. Proclamation recognizing the Hays County Naturalists Chapter's 20th Anniversary.
B. Proclamation proclaiming July 2019 as "Parks and Recreation Month" in Dripping
Springs, Texas.
Sponsor: Council Member King
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.
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 May 14, 2019, May 21, 2019 and June 11, 2019 City Council meeting
minutes.
B. Approval of the City Treasurer's Report for June 2019.
C. Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1 General Provisions, Section 1.02.045
City Council Boards and Commissions.
Sponsor: Mayor Purcell
D. Approval of the Mayoral Appointment of Council Member Travis Crow to the
Transportation Committee and Council Member John Kroll to the Economic
Development Committee.
Sponsor: Mayor Purcell
E. Approval of the assignment and transfer of all rights, title and interests of Driftwood
552, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, to Driftwood 25-ACA, LP, a Texas
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limited partnership, in relation to the Retail Water and Wastewater Services
Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Driftwood Conservation
District, Driftwood DLC Austin I, LLC, Driftwood DLC Austin II, LLC, M. Scott
Roberts, Driftwood Equities, Ltd., Maile Development Company, Inc. and Driftwood
522, LLC, and dated January 8, 2019.
F. Approval of Proposed Parkland Dedication for the San Luis Spirits Site Development
Application located at 5330 Bell Springs Road, Dripping Springs, TX 78620.
G. Approval of a Street Closure Permit for Vintage Triumph Register Concourse Car
Show to be held October 9, 2019 on Mercer Street from North Bluff Street to North
San Marcos Street.
Sponsor: Wade King
H. Approval of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and
the 21st Annual Empty Bowls Project to be held Sunday, November 3, 2019 at
Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Event Center
Council: Mayor Pro Tern Bill Foulds
I. Approval of an Ordinance Amending Appendix A: Article Al.000 (General
Provisions) of the Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances; Amending the Dripping
Springs Fee Schedule Section 7: Residential Building Code; Providing for the
following: findings of fact; enactment; repealer; severability; publication; effective
date; and proper notice and meeting.
Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Foulds
J. Approval of an Amendment No. 1 to the Inspection Services Agreement between the
City of Dripping Springs and Bureau Veritas.
Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Foulds
IX. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
The Board ofAdjustment will consider items related to appeals of administrative land use
determinations, requests for variances and special exceptions related to land use projects, and other
items as provided for in the Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances.
A. Public hearing, consideration, and recommendation regarding VAR2019-0007: to
consider a variance request to allow a HUD-Code Manufactured Home on the
property for a limited time of 210 days allowed by Dripping Springs Code of
Ordinances Manufactured Housing, Mobile Homes and Recreational Vehicles:
Article 24.04; Variances: Sec. 24.04.006 for the property known as Headwaters and
for the property located along Headwaters Boulevard Dripping Springs, TX 78620
and described as: Lot 4, Block B of the Final Plat of Headwaters Commercial Phase
lB, Document #19005560, 166.801 acres, Hays County.
Applicant: Blake Rue
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
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5. Variance
X. BUSINESS
A. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs
Enacting Appendix H of the City of Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances;
Establishing Regulations for a Master Sign Plan for the Dripping Springs Medical
Village; Providing for the Following: Rules; Standards; Procedures; and Findings of
Fact; Codification; Repealer; Severability; proper Notice and Meeting; Enforcement
Including Criminal Penalties Including Criminal Fines Not to Exceed $500.00 and
Civil Fines of Up to $100.00.
Applicant: Matt Park, Building Image Group, Inc.
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
5. Public Hearing
5. Master Sign Plan Ordinance
B. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval regarding a Zoning Text
Amendment related to ZA2019-0006: to consider a proposed zoning text amendment
to the City's Land Use Chart, found in Appendix E of the City's adopted zoning code,
to allow the land use of "Two-Family Dwelling (Duplex)" to be permitted by right in
the Manufactured Housing (MH) zoning district, described in Section 3.18 of Exhibit
A of the Zoning Ordinance within the City Code of Ordinances. - Application
Withdrawn By City Staff
Sponsor: City Staff (Jason Lutz)
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Jason Lutz)
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Zoning Amendment Ordinance
C. Public hearing, consideration, and recommendation regarding a Zoning Ordinance
Amendment related to ZA2019-0004: to consider a requested zoning change from
Two-Family Residential - Duplex (SF-4) to the Local Retail District (LR) for the
property located at 28707 Ranch Rd 12, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 (Legal
Description: A0415 PHILIP A SMITH SURVEY, ACRES 1.50, Hays County, TX).
Applicant: Jon Thompson
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Zoning Ordinance Amendment
D. Public hearing, consideration, and recommendation regarding CUP2019-0006:
Application for Conditional Use Permit to allow for the onsite sale and consumption
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of alcohol at the property located at 330 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(Legal Description: WT CHAPMAN #1, BLOCK 1, LOT 1-2 & 10, ACRES 0.3644
and WT CHAPMAN #1 LOTS 6-7-8-9 BLK 1 GEO#90403754).
Applicant: Jerome Bollom
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Conditional Use Permit
E. Public hearing, consideration, and recommendation regarding CUP2019-0007:
Application for Conditional Use Permit to allow for the onsite sale and consumption
of alcohol at the property located at 101 Creek Road, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(Legal Description: ABS 415 PHILIP A SMITH SURVEY 1.741 AC GEO#9041322).
Applicant: Jon Thompson
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Conditional Use Permit
F. Public hearing, consideration, and recommendation regarding VAR2019-0004: to
consider a variance application for property located at 490 Gatlin Creek Road,
Dripping Springs, TX 78620 and described as ABS 519 & 745 W BUTLER & J M
MAD ING SURVEY 7.36 AC GEO#90401493 allowing a subdivision of the property
resulting in a 1.90 acre tract, which is smaller than the minimum lot size
requirements of Chapter 28, Exhibit A, Section 14.6 of the City of Dripping Springs
Code of Ordinances. Withdrawn by Applicant.
Applicant: Gerald Willis
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Variance
G. Public hearing, consideration, and recommendation regarding VAR2019-0005: to
consider a variance request application for property located at 14155 W Hwy 290
Dripping Springs, TX 78620 and described as A0240 EB HARGRAVES SURVEY,
ACRES 28.993 allowing for cut/fill areas on the site plan to exceed the standard 6-feet
maximum allowed by Section 28.04.019 of the City of Dripping Springs Code of
Ordinances.
Applicant: Connor Overby, P .E.
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
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4. Public Hearing
5. Variance
H. Public hearing, consideration, and recommendation regarding VAR2019-0006: to
consider a variance request for Landscaping requirements for the property located at
249 Sportsplex Dr., Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Legal Description: 1.293 Acres in
the JWLP FAMILY Survey, Lot 6, Hays County).
Applicant: Britt Alexius
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Variance
I. Public hearing, consideration, and recommendation regarding VAR2019-0008: to
consider a variance request to allow for the sale of alcohol that is within the 300'
required buffer from the school district boundary line (see Dripping Springs Code of
Ordinances: Article 6.04: Alcoholic Beverages; Sec. 6.04.002: Proximity to schools,
churches, and hospitals) for the property located at 660 W US Highway 290,
Dripping Springs TX 78620 (Legal Description: Lot 1, Hamburger Hill Subdivision
Vol. 6, Pg. 206, 1.14 acres Hays County).
Applicant: Penny Henderson
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Variance
J. Discuss and consider approval of a scope of services, fee schedule and basic form of a
Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and HDR
Engineering, Inc. for Engineering Services regarding the TxDOT CSJ 0914-33-079
Sportsplex Drive TASA Sidewalk Project subject to concurrence of legal counsel and
TxDOT and authorizing the Mayor or designee to sign.
Sponsor Mayor Pro Tern Foulds
K. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval of a Resolution Amending
the City-Wide Trail Plan to add Proposed Trails on Rob Shelton Boulevard and
Broken Lance Drive.
Sponsor:
1. Staff Report
2. Public Hearing
3. Resolution
L. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval of a Resolution Amending
the Transportation Plan to add Proposed TxDOT T A/SRTS Pedestrian/Cyclist
Pathway Routes.
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1. Staff Report
2. Public Hearing
3. Resolution
M. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval of a Resolution Authorizing
application for funding under the 2019 Texas Department of Transportation's
Transportation Alternatives Program for the Dripping Springs Rob Shelton
Boulevard Pedestrian Sidewalk Project from Sports Park Drive across US 290 to
Founders Park Project (ID#: 0_AUS_DrippingSprings0l_SRTS-TA) and City Local
Match Commitment; and Authorizing the Mayor to Act as the City's Authorized
Representative in all matters pertaining to the City's Participation.
I. Staff Report
2. Public Hearing
3. Resolution
N. Public hearing, discussion and consideration of approval of a Resolution Authorizing
application for funding under the 2019 Texas Department of Transportation's
Transportation Safe Routes to School Program for the Dripping Springs Middle
School SRTS SUP/Sidewalk Project along US 290 from Dripping Springs High
School to Dripping Springs Middle School (ID#: 0_AUS_DrippingSprings03_SRTS-
T A_DrippingSprings MSSUP & Sidewalk); and Authorizing the Mayor to Act as the
City's Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the City's Participation.
1. Staff Report
2. Public Hearing
3. Resolution
0. Discuss and consider approval of Employee Health Benefits from TML Health
Benefits Pool.
Sponsor: Mayor Purcell
XI. 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
Kim Femea, Chair
B. Transportation Committee Report
Erik Burgeson, Chair
C. Maintenance & Facilities Report
Craig Rice, Maintenance Director
D. Parks and Community Services Department Monthly Report
E. Emergency Management Quarterly Report
Roman Baligad, Emergency Management Coordinator
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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 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/or
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 legislation before
the Texas Legislature pursuant to the City of Dripping Springs 2019 Legislative
Program.
Consultation with Attorney, 551.071
B. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to the Transportation
Plan and Transportation Options.
Consultation with Attorney, 551.071
C. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to the Mark Black
Wedding Venue located in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
Consultation with Attorney, 551.071
D. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to Headwaters Bond
Funding Authorization.
Consultation with Attorney, 551.071
E. Deliberation of Real Property and Consultation with City Attorney regarding the
purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property related to property located in
Headwaters at Barton Creek.
Deliberation of Real Property, 551.072; Consultation with Attorney, 551.071
F. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to the Headwaters
Development Agreement.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
G. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to the Cannon
Development Agreement.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
XIII. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. City Council Meetings:
July 16, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.
August 13, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. Workshop/ 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
August 20, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.
September 10, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. Workshop/ 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
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B. Board, Commission & Committee Meetings
July 10, 2019 - Utility Commission at 4:00 p.m.
July 11, 20 19 - Historic Preservation Commission at 4:00 p.m.
July 16, 2019 - Emergency Management Commission at 12:00 p.m.
July 18, 2019 - Farmers Market Association Board at 10:00 a.m.
July 22, 2019 - Transportation Committee at 3:30 p.m.
July 23, 2019 - Planning & Zoning Commission at 6:30 p.m.
July 24, 2019 - Econom ic Development Committee at 4:00 p.m.
August 5, 2019 - Parks & Recreation Commission at 6:00 p.m.
August 8, 2019 - Historic Preservation Conm1ission at 4:00 p.m.
August 12, 2019 - TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board at 4:00 p.m.
August 12, 2019 - Founders Day Commission at 6:30 p.m.
XIV. ADJOURN
XV. TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT PUBLIC NOTIFICATION & POSTING OF MEETING
All agenda items listed above are eligible for discussion and action unless othenvise specifically
noted. This notice o_f meeting is posted in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code,
Vernon's Texas Codes. Annotated.
I certify that this notice ofmeeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingpsrings.com, on July 3, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for auxilia,y aids and services must be
made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (512) 858-4725.
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