City Council Regular Meeting - Moratorium Waivers
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · March 8, 2022
Minutes
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DRIPPING SPRINGS
MORATORIUM WAIVERS
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Texas
Tuesday, March 08, 2022 at 5:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
With a quorum of the City Council present, Mayor Foulds, Jr. called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Citv Council Members present were:
Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tern Taline Manassian
Colmcil Member Place 2 Wade King
Council Member Place 3 Geoffrey Tahuahua
Council Member Place 4 April Harris Allison
Council Member Place 5 Sherrie Parks
Staff. Co11sulta11ts & Appointed/Elected Officials present were:
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Planning Director Howard Koontz
Senior Planner Tory Carpenter
Planning Assistant Warlan Rivera
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Harris-Allison led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public who desires to address the City Council regarding any item on an agenda for an
open meeting may do so at presentation of citizens before an item or at a public hearing for an item
du!'ing the City Council 's consideration of that item. Citizens wishing to discuss matters not contained
·within the cu!'rent agenda may do so, but only dul'ing the time allotted for presentation of citizens.
Speakers are allowed two (2) minutes to speak during presentation of citizens or during each public
hearing. Speakers may not cede or pool t;,ne. A1embers of the public requiring the assistance of a
translator ·wUl be given twice the amount of time as a member of the public ·who does not require the
assistance of a translator to address the City Council. It is the request of the City Council that members
ofthe public wishing to speak on item(s) on the agenda with a noticed Public Hearing hold their comments
until the item(s) are presented for consideration. Speakers are encouraged to sign in. Anyone may
request a copy of the City's policy on presentation of citizens fi'om the city secreta,y. By law no action
may be taken during Presentations of Citizens.
City Council March 8, 2022
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No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
BUSINESS AGENDA
1. Discuss and consider approval of a Waiver Application from the temporary
development moratorium for the Wenty's Wine Bar development. Applicant: Russ
Hooper I Todd Hutchison
a. Applicant Presentation - Stephen Oliver with OPA Design Studio gave a
presentation on the item which is on file.
b. Staff Report - Tory Carpenter presented the staff report which is on file.
c. Waiver Application -A motion was made by Council Member Tahuahua to approve
a Waiver Application from the tempora1y development moratorium for the Wenty's Wine
Bar development. Council Member Parks seconded the motion which carried 3 to 2, with
Mayor Pro Tem Manassian and Council Member King opposed.
2. Discuss and consider approval of a Waiver Application from the temporary
development moratorium for the Ariza multifamily development. Applicant: Katie
Stewart ···
a. Applicant Presentation - Applicant representative Andy Barrett presented the item.
b. Staff Report - Tmy Carpenter presented the staff report which is on file.
c. Waiver Application - A motion was made by Council Member King to approve a
Waiver Application from the temporary development moratorium for the Ariza
multifamily development. Council Member Tahuahua seconded the motion which carried
4 to 1, with Mayor Pro Tem Manassian opposed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA
The City Coundl 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 Govemment Code
Sections 551.071 (Consultation with AttorneJ1, 551.072 (Deliberations about Real ProperfJ1, 551.073
Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about
Security Device.s), 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.
The City Council did not meet in Executive Session.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Citv Council & Board ofAdiustmeut Meetings
March 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC)
March 22, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (Moratorium Waivers)
April 5, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA)
April 12, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (Moratorium Waivers)
City Council March 8, 2022
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April 19, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC)
April 26, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (Moratorium Waivers)
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Council Member Harris-Allison to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Parks
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
APPROVED ON: March 15, 2022
Bill Foulds, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
Andrea Cunningham,
City Council March 8, 2022
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING -
MORATORIUM WAIVERS
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Tuesday, March 08, 2022 at 5:00 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
City Council Members
Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian
Council Member Place 2 Wade King
Council Member Place 3 Geoffrey Tahuahua
Council Member Place 4 April Harris Allison
Council Member Place 5 Sherrie Parks
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Planning Director Howard Koontz
Senior Planner Tory Carpenter
Planning Assistant Warlan Rivera
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public who desires to address the City Council regarding any item on an agenda for an
open meeting may do so at presentation of citizens before an item or at a public hearing for an item
during the City Council’s consideration of that item. Citizens wishing to discuss matters not contained
within the current agenda may do so, but only during the time allotted for presentation of citizens.
Speakers are allowed two (2) minutes to speak during presentation of citizens or during each public
hearing. Speakers may not cede or pool time. Members of the public requiring the assistance of a
translator will be given twice the amount of time as a member of the public who does not require the
assistance of a translator to address the City Council. It is the request of the City Council that members
of the public wishing to speak on item(s) on the agenda with a noticed Public Hearing hold their comments
until the item(s) are presented for consideration. Speakers are encouraged to sign in. Anyone may
request a copy of the City’s policy on presentation of citizens from the city secretary. By law no action
may be taken during Presentations of Citizens.
BUSINESS AGENDA
1. Discuss and consider approval of a Waiver Application from the temporary
development moratorium for the Wenty's Wine Bar development. Applicant: Russ
Hooper / Todd Hutchison
a. Applicant Presentation
b. Staff Report
c. Waiver Application
2. Discuss and consider approval of a Waiver Application from the temporary
development moratorium for the Ariza multifamily development. Applicant: Katie
Stewart
a. Applicant Presentation
b. Staff Report
c. Waiver Application
EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA
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.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
March 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC)
March 22, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (Moratorium Waivers)
April 5, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA)
April 12, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (Moratorium Waivers)
April 19, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC)
April 26, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (Moratorium Waivers)
ADJOURN
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. In addition, the City Council may consider a vote to excuse the absence of any
City Council Member for absence from this meeting.
I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on March 4, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.
City Secretary
This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Request for auxiliary aids
and services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (512) 858-4725.
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