City Council Workshop & Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · July 5, 2022
Minutes
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DRIPPING SPRINGS
REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Texas Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Tuesday, July 05, 2022 at 6:00 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 6:01 p.m.
City Council Members present were:
Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tern Taline Manassian
Council Member Place 2 Wade King
Council Member Place 3 Geoffrey Tahuahua
Council Member Place 4 Travis Crow
Council Member absent was:
Council Member Sherrie Parks
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Treasurer Shawn Cox ,_
City Secretaiy Andrea Cunningham
IT Coordinator Jason Weinstock
Communications & Marketing Director Lisa Sullivan
Maintenance Director Craig Rice
Public Works Director Aaron Reed
Planning Director Howard Koontz
Senior Plam1er To1y Carpenter
City Engineer Chad Gilpin
Parks & Community Services Director Andrew Binz
Farmers Market Manager Charlie Reed
DSRP Manager Emily Nelson
DSRP Assistant Manager Lily Sellers
Aquatics & Programs Manager Mack Rusick
Community Events Coordinator Caylie Houchin
Event Center Coordinator/Farmers Market Specialist Johnna Krantz
Planning & Zoning Commission Chair Mim James
Transportation Consultant Leslie Pollack
Mayor Foulds, Jr. requested that the City Council consider Proclamations & Presentations Item 3 first.
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WORKSHOP
Workshop items are for discussion only and no action will be taken.
1. Presentation ancl discussion regarding the Proposed Filed Municipal Budget for Fiscal
Year 2023.
Shawn Cox gave a presentation which is on file. No action or vote was taken regarding this
item.
2. Presentation and Discussion related to an Ordinance rezoning a 36.28-acre property
from Commercial Services (CS) to Planned Development District with a base zoning of
CS, with 25.38-acres of residential uses and approximately 5.8-acres of commercial uses,
and approximately 5.1-acres of utility spaces, as amended by the ordinance language
herein, for property located at the southwest corner of U.S. 290 and Roger Hanks Blvd.,
in the City of Dripping Springs, Texas, and commonly known as "New Growth".
Applicant: Isaac Ka,pay, New Growth Living
a. Applicant Presentation - Applicant Attorney Rex Baker gave a presentation which
is on file.
b. Staff Report - Howard Koontz presented the staff report which is on file, and Mim
James presented the Planning & Zoning Commission report.
c. Public Hearing- No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
cl. Discussion - The City Council discussed the item and no action or vote was taken.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Foulds, Jr. 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
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 allo1,ved two (2) minutes to speak during presentation of citizens or during each public
hearing. Speakers may not cede or pool time. Jo;fembers 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 ofa 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 from the city secretary. By law no action
may be taken during Presentations ofCitizens.
No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
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PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
3. Proclamation proclaiming the month of July, 2022, as "Parks & Recreation Month" in
the City of Dripping Springs, Texas. Sponsor: Councilmember Sherrie Parks.
Council Member King read and presented the Proclamation to Andrew Binz.
Andrew Binz spoke and introduced the Parks & Community Services Department team
members.
Via unanimous consent, the Proclamation proclaiming the month of July 2022, as "Parks &
Recreation Month" in the City of Dripping Springs, Texas was approved.
The City Council returned the Workshop and Regular Meeting agenda as posted.
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 necessmy. However, a City Council Member or citizen may request
separate deliberation for a specific item, in which event those items will be removed fi'om the consent
agenda prior to the City Council voling 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.
Council Member Tahuahua stepped down from the dais and exited the Council Chambers.
4. Approval of a Resolution Confirming to Consent to MUD Number 7 at Double L Ranch
otherwise known as Anarene.
Filed as Resolution No. 2022-R25
5. Approval of a Resolution Accepting Improvements and Approving and Accepting a
Maintenance Bond for Driftwood Subdivision Phase 1 Section 1 Wastewater Retrofit.
Filed as Resolution No. 2022-R26
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Manassian to approve Consent Agenda Items 4 - 5. Council
Member Crow seconded the motion which carried unanimously 3 to 0.
BUSINESS AGENDA
6. Discuss and consider the Appointment of three (3) members to the Planning & Zoning
Commission for terms ending June 30, 2024, and the Appointment of the Planning &
Zoning Commission Chair for a term of one (1) year.
Andrea Cunningham presented the staff report which is on file.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve the appointment of Tammie
Williamson, Evelyn Strong and Douglas Shumway to the Planning & Zoning Commission for
terms ending June 30, 2022; and, to appoint Mim James as the Planning & Zoning
Commission Chair for a term of one year. Council Member King seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 3 to 0.
Council Member Tahuahua returned to the dais.
7. Public hearing and consideration of AN2022-0001: an application to consider
annexation for approximately 38.068 acres out of the Benjamin F. Hannah Survey,
located at 2901 W US 290 for approximately half of the property known as the Hardy
Tract. Applicant: Brian Estes, P.E., Civil and Environmental Consultants Inc.
a. Applicant Presentation - Brian Estes was present and available for questions.
b. Staff Report - To1y Carpenter presented the staff report which is on file. Staff
recommends approval of the annexation application.
c. Public Hearing- No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
d. Annexation - A motion was made by Council Member King to approve AN2022-
0001: an application to consider annexation for approximately 38.068 acres out of the
Benjamin F. Hannah Survey, located at 2901 W US 290 for approximately half of the
property known as the Hardy Tract. Council Member Tahuahua seconded the motion
which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2022-22
8. Public hearing and consideration of ZA2022-0001: an application to consider a proposed
zoning map amendment from Agriculture (AG) to Single Family Residential - Moderate
Density (SF-2) for approximately 38.068 acres out of the Benjamin F. Hannah Survey,
located at 2901 W US 290 for approximately half of the property known as the Hardy
Tract. Applicant: Brian Estes, P.E., Civil and Environmental Consultants Inc.
a. Applicant Presentation - Brian Estes was present and available for questions.
b. Staff Report - To1y Carpenter presented the staff report which is on file. Staff
recommends approval of the zoning amendment.
c. Planning and Zoning Report - Mim James presented the report. The Commission
recommended approval 5 to 0.
cl. Public Hearing - Patrici Van Buskirk spoke during the Public Hearing regarding
concerns related to traffic density and road use.
e. Zoning Amendment - A motion was made by Council Member Crow to approve
ZA2022-0001: an application to consider a proposed zoning map amendment from
Agriculture (AG) to Single Family Residential - Moderate Density (SF-2) for
approximately 38.068 acres out of the Benjamin F. Hannah Survey, located at 2901 W
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US 290 for approximately half of the property known as the Hardy Tract. Council
Member Tahuahua seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2022-23
9. Discuss and consider approval of an extension for the Conditional Use Permit for Whim
CUP #CUP2022-0003 for a tent at 27950 Ranch Road 12. Applicant: Jon Thompson, J
Thompson Professional Consulting.
a. Applicant Presentation - Jon Thompson presented the item. The applicant is
requesting and extension to July 2024.
b. Staff Report - Tory Carpenter presented the staff report which is on file. Staff
recommends approval of the conditional use permit with the following
recommendations: 1) The Conditional Use Permit expire on March 31, 2023, and 2)
The applicant is required to remove all outdoor storage from the site by August 5,
2022.
c. Public Hearing - No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
d. CUP Extension - A motion was made by Council Member King to approve an
extension for the Conditional Use Permit for Whim CUP #CUP2022-0003 for a tent
at 27950 Ranch Road 12 tluough July 2024, pending that the Site Development Permit
Application is submitted by the end of July 2022. Upon further discussion, Council
Member King withdrew his motion.
A motion was made by Council Member Tahuahua to approve an extension for the
Conditional Use Permit for Whim CUP #CUP2022-0003 for a tent at 27950 Ranch
Road 12 with the following conditions:
1) The Conditional Use Permit expires on July 14, 2024;
2) The applicant is required to remove all outdoor storage from the site by August
5, 2022;
3) Administratively complete Site Development Application no later than
September 30, 2022; and
4) If Administratively complete Site Development Application not submitted, the
Conditional Use Permit expires on July 14, 2023.
Council Member King seconded the motion which canied unanimously 5 to 0.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2022-24
10. Discuss and consider possible action regarding variance requests to the Dripping
Springs Water Supply Corp for irrigation schedules and reduced water consumption at
Sports and Recreation Park and Founders Memorial Park. Sponsor: Jvlayor Bill Foulds,
Jr.
Council Member Crow recused from this item and exited the dais.
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Craig Rice presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
variance request.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve a variance request to the
Dripping Springs Water Supply Corp for irrigation schedules and reduced water consumption
at Sports and Recreation Park and Founders Memorial Park. Council Member King seconded
the motion which carried 3 to O to 1, with Council Member Crow recused.
Council Member Crow returned to the dais.
REPORTS
Reports of Staff, Boards, Commissions, Committees, Boards and Agencies. All reports are on file and
available for review upon request. The City Council may provide staffdirection; however, no action may
be taken.
Report is on file and available for review upon request.
11. Transportation Committee Report
EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA
The City Council for the City of Dripping Springs has the right to adjourn into executive session at any
lime during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by Texas Government Code
Sections 551.071 (Consultation with AttorneJ), 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 itemji·om Executive
Session to Open Session for action.
The City Council did not meet in Executive Session.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Citv Council & Board ofAdiustment Meetings
July 12, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (CC)
July 19, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC)
July 26, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (CC)
August 2, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA)
Board, Commission & Committee Meetings
July 6, 2022, DSRP Board at 11 :00 a.m.
July 11, 2022, TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board at 4:00 p.m.
July 11, 2022, Founders Day Commission at 6:30 p.m.
July 12, 2022, Planning & Zoning Commission at 6:00 p.m.
July 13, 2022, Utility Commission at 4:00 p.m.
July 18, 2022, Parks & Recreation Commission at 6:00 p.m.
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ADJOURN
A motion was made by Council Member King to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Manassian
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
This workshop and regular meeting adjourned at 9: 18 p.m.
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP & REGULAR
MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Tuesday, July 05, 2022 at 6:00 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 Travis Crow
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 Treasurer Shawn Cox
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
IT Coordinator Jason Weinstock
WORKSHOP
Workshop items are for discussion only and no action will be taken.
1. Presentation and discussion regarding the Proposed Filed Municipal Budget for Fiscal
Year 2023.
2. Presentation and Discussion related to an Ordinance rezoning a 36.28-acre property
from Commercial Services (CS) to Planned Development District with a base zoning of
CS, with 25.38-acres of residential uses and approximately 5.8-acres of commercial uses,
and approximately 5.1-acres of utility spaces, as amended by the ordinance language
herein, for property located at the southwest corner of U.S. 290 and Roger Hanks Blvd.,
in the City of Dripping Springs, Texas, and commonly known as “New Growth”.
Applicant: Isaac Karpay, New Growth Living
a. Applicant Presentation
b. Staff Report
c. Public Hearing
d. Discussion
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
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.
PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
3. Proclamation proclaiming the month of July, 2022, as "Parks & Recreation Month" in
the City of Dripping Springs, Texas. Sponsor: Councilmember Sherrie Parks.
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.
4. Approval of a Resolution Confirming to Consent to MUD Number 7 at Double L
Ranch otherwise known as Anarene.
5. Approval of a Resolution Accepting Improvements and Approving and Accepting a
Maintenance Bond for Driftwood Subdivision Phase 1 Section 1 Wastewater Retrofit.
BUSINESS AGENDA
6. Discuss and consider the Appointment of three (3) members to the Planning & Zoning
Commission for terms ending June 30, 2024, and the Appointment of the Planning &
Zoning Commission Chair for a term of one (1) year.
7. Public hearing and consideration of AN2022-0001: an application to consider
annexation for approximately 38.068 acres out of the Benjamin F. Hannah Survey,
located at 2901 W US 290 for approximately half of the property known as the Hardy
Tract. Applicant: Brian Estes, P.E., Civil and Environmental Consultants Inc.
a. Applicant Presentation
b. Staff Report
c. Public Hearing
d. Annexation
8. Public hearing and consideration of ZA2022-0001: an application to consider a proposed
zoning map amendment from Agriculture (AG) to Single Family Residential - Moderate
Density (SF-2) for approximately 38.068 acres out of the Benjamin F. Hannah Survey,
located at 2901 W US 290 for approximately half of the property known as the Hardy
Tract. Applicant: Brian Estes, P.E., Civil and Environmental Consultants Inc.
a. Applicant Presentation
b. Staff Report
c. Planning and Zoning Report
d. Public Hearing
e. Zoning Amendment
9. Discuss and consider approval of an extension for the Conditional Use Permit for
Whim CUP #CUP2022-0003 for a tent at 27950 Ranch Road 12. Applicant: Jon
Thompson, J Thompson Professional Consulting.
a. Applicant Presentation
b. Staff Report
c. Public Hearing
c. CUP Extension
10. Discuss and consider possible action regarding variance requests to the Dripping
Springs Water Supply Corp for irrigation schedules and reduced water consumption
at Sports and Recreation Park and Founders Memorial Park. Sponsor: Mayor Bill
Foulds, Jr.
REPORTS
Reports of Staff, Boards, Commissions, Committees, Boards and Agencies. All reports are on file and
available for review upon request. The City Council may provide staff direction; however, no action may
be taken.
11. Transportation Committee Report
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
July 12, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (CC)
July 19, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC)
July 26, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (CC)
August 2, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA)
Board, Commission & Committee Meetings
July 6, 2022, DSRP Board at 11:00 a.m.
July 11, 2022, TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board at 4:00 p.m.
July 11, 2022, Founders Day Commission at 6:30 p.m.
July 12, 2022, Planning & Zoning Commission at 6:00 p.m.
July 13, 2022, Utility Commission at 4:00 p.m.
July 18, 2022, Parks & Recreation Commission at 6:00 p.m.
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 July 1, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.
City Secretary
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