Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · February 26, 2013
Minutes
CITY OF DRIPPING SPRINGS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting Minutes
February 26,2013
7:00 p.m.
511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs,Texas
Thisfacility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available.
Requestsfor auxiliary aids and services must be made 48 hours prior to this
meeting by calling (512)858-4725.
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Commission Members
Larry McClimg - Chair Mim James Josef Martin Vacancy
Danny Hubbard- Vice Chair Whit Smith Erik Burgeson
City Staff/Appointed Officials
City Administrator Michelle Fischer Planning Director Jon Thompson
City Secretary Jo Ann Touchstone City Attorney Alan Bojorquez
City Engineer Rick Coneway
Commissioner McClung calls the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All present except Rick
Coneway and Alan Bojorquez.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- Commissioner Burgeson leads the pledge.
III. PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS
Floor open to discussion on any subject. No action may be taken by law. Citizens
wishing to speak shall do so after being recognized by the Chairman. The Chairman
and Commission may establish a time limit as necessary.
No one speaks.
IV. MINUTES
A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes, January 22,2013- Commissioner
Hubbard motions to approve. Commissioner James seconds. Commissioner
McClung states correction to Linwood motion to include two abstentions for
Commissioner McClung and Commissioner Burgeson. Commissioner James
and Hubbard accept friendly amendment. Motion passes, 6-0.
V. SITE DEVELOPMENTS/SUBDIVISIONS/ZONING/ON SITE SEWAGE
FACILITIES/SIGNSA^ARIANCESAVAIVERS/ALTERNATE
STANDARDS/DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
Consideration and Possible Action on:
A. Ordinance No. 1220.82 - An Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas
("City"), Amending the Zoning Classifications of Certain Real Property in the
City Limits of a Portion of the Property Known as Arrowhead Ranch, and
Represented in Exhibits A and B, Upon Request of the Property Owners;
Designating a Certain Portion of the Property as GUI
(Govemment/Utility/Institutional) and Designating a Certain Portion of the
Property as GR(General Retail), Amending the Official Zoning Map to Reflect
Changes of the Zoning Classifications of Certain Properties, Providing For
Severability, and Providing an Effective Date, Barrett Allison, P.E
1.Presentation - None.
2.Planning Director's Report- Planning Director Jon Thompson,report
on file.
3.Public Hearing - No one speaks.
4.Ordinance No. 1220.82- Commissioner Hubbard motions to approve
staff recommendations. Commissioner McClung seconds. Motion
passes, 6-0.
B. Ordinance No. 1220.83 - An Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas
("City"), Altering the Zoning Classifications of Certain Real Property in the
City Limits by Creating and Applying a Conditional Overlay Upon Certain
Portions of the Development Known as Arrowhead Ranch, Particularly the
Property Referenced in Exhibit A, Upon Request of the Property Owners;
Creating Conditional Overlays on Two Portions of the Subject Property to
Expressly Incorporate by Reference the Terms and Conditions of a Certain
Amended Development Agreement; Amending the Official Zoning Map to
Reflect Changes of the Zoning Classification of Certain Properties, Providing
for Severability, and Providing an Effective Date
1. Presentation - None.
2. Planning Director's Report-Planning Director Jon Thompson,
report on file.
3. Public Hearing - No one speaks.
4. Ordinance No. 1220.83 - Commissioner Hubbard motions to
approve. Commissioner McClung seconds. Motion passes, 6-0.
C. Subdivision Concept Plan - Linwood Tract, located on the east side of Ranch
Road 12, approximately 2,149 feet south of Dripping Springs Elementary
School, A0415 Philip A. Smith Survey, +/-103 acres, John Doucet, P.E., Doucet
& Associates
1. Presentation - Agenda item pulled by applicant
2. Planning Director's Report-Planning Director Jon Thompson states to
accept request to table.
3. Public Hearing-No one speaks.
4. Subdivision Concept Plan - Commissioner Martin motions to table per staff
recommendations. Commissioner Smith seconds. Motion passes, 4-0-2.
Commissioners McClung and Burgeson abstain.
D. Replat- Ruby Ranch,Phase 7, Lots 7 & 8, Block A,located at the addresses of
560 and 588 West Bartlett Drive, Allen W. Hickman, Jr., Applicant
1. Presentation - Mr. Hickman states this request is being brought back a
second time as the original request was not recorded when approved.
2. Planning Director's Report- Planning Director Jon Thompson,report on
file. Staff recommends approval.
3. Public Hearing-No one speaks.
4. Replat- Commissioner James motions to approve. Commissioner Smith
seconds. Motion passes, 6-0.
E. Replat - The Commons,Lot 1 A,located at 100 Commons, Greg Porter,
Applicant
1. Presentation - Agenda item pulled by applicant
2. Planning Director's Report - None.
3. Public Hearing - No one speaks.
4. Replat- Commissioner McClung motions to table. Commissioner
Burgeson seconds. Motion passes, 6-0.
P. Replat-200 Bluff Street, of a portion ofthe W.T. Chapman,Third Addition to
the Town of Dripping Springs,Joan Croswell, Applicant
1. Presentation - Mr. Jim Polkinghom is available for questions.
2. Planning Director's Report - Planning Director Jon Thompson, report on
file. Staff recommends approval with addition of shared access driveway
for lots 4 and 5 and a note for compliance with the zoning ordinance for
setbacks.
3. Public Hearing -No one speaks.
4. Replat- Commissioner Hubbard motions to approve with recommended
notations on the plat. Commissioner James seconds. Commissioner
McClung allows Mr. Polkinghom to speak regarding driveways. Mr.
Polkinghom states he does not want to do a shared driveway as it is more
problematic for residents to get in and out. Commissioner McClung makes
friendly amendment to remove plat note for shared driveway for lots 4 and
5. Commissioner James accepts friendly amendment. Commissioner
Hubbard accepts friendly amendment. Motion passes, 6-0.
G. Sign Variance Request - Creek Road Cafe, 301 Highway 290 W., Carl Shroyer,
General Manager and Owner
1. Presentation - Mr. Shroyer states request to install a monument sign and is
available for questions.
2. Sign Administrator's Report- City Administrator Michelle Fischer, report
on file. Staffrecommends approval with recommendation that lighting on
building be brought into compliance within 90 days ofissuance of sign
permit.
3. Public Hearing - No one speaks.
4. Sign Variance Request to erect a Monument Sign within the Setback from
Right-of-Way (Section 26.06.004)- Commissioner James motions to
approve with staff recommendations, including compliance with lighting
ordinance for building lights. Commissioner Martin seconds.
Commissioner McClung inquires whether the recommendation for
compliance would put an imdue financial hardship on the applicant.
Commissioner Martin retracts second. Commissioner James retracts
motion. Commission discusses whether or not applicant installed lighting
and there is a violation and what hardship would be to bring lighting into
compliance. Commissioner James motions to approve sign variance as
proposed and request staff to investigate whether there is an issue with
lighting. Commissioner Martin seconds. Motion passes, 6-0.
VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Planning & Zoning Commission for the City of Dripping Springs reserves the
right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course ofthis meeting to
discuss any ofthe matters listed above, 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)
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Regular City Council Meeting, March 5, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.
B. Regular Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting, March 4,2013 at 6:00 p.m.
C. Regular Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, March 26,2013 at 7:00 p.m.
D. Regular Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, March 4,2013 at 5:30 p.m.
E. Regular Founders Day Commission Meeting, March 4, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.
VIII. ADJOURN
Commissioner Hubbard motions to adjourn. Commissioner McClung seconds.
Motion passes, 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
Agenda
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This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available.
Requests for auxiliary aids and services must be made 48 hoursprior to this
meeting by calling (512) 858-4725.
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Commission Members
Larry McClung - Chair Mim James Jo sef Martin Vacancy
Danny Hubbard- Vice Chair Whit Smith Erik Burgeson
City Staff/Appointed Officials
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City Administrator Michelle Fischer Planning Director Jon Thompson
City Secretary Jo Ann Touchstone City Attorney Alan Bojorquez ■ ■ 'A%y.
City Engineer Rick Coneway
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 'Miry
III. PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS
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IV. MINUTES
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A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes, January 22, 2013 N'-'y
V. SITE DEVELOPMENTS/SUBDIVISIONS/ZONING/ON SITE SEWAGE
FACILITIES/SIGNSWARIANCESAVAIVERS/ALTERNATE
STANDARDS/DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
Consideration andPossible Action on:
A. Ordinance No. 1220.82 - An Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas
("City"), Amending the Zoning Classifications of Certain Real Property in the
City Limits of a Portion of the Property Kno-wn as Arrowhead Ranch, and
Represented in Exhibits A and B, Upon Request of the Property Owners;
Designating a Certain Portion of the Property as GUI
(GovemmenEUtility/Institutional) and Designating a Certain Portion of the
Property as GR (General Retail), Amending the Official Zoning Map to Reflect
Changes of the Zoning Classifications of Certain Properties, Providing For
Severability, and Providing an Effective Date, Barrett Allison, P.E
1.Presentation
2.Planning Director's Report
3.Public Hearing
4.0rdinance No. 1220.82
B. Ordinance No. 1220.83 - An Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas
("City"), Altering the Zoning Classifications of Certain Real Property in the
City Limits by Creating and Applying a Conditional Overlay Upon Certain
Portions of the Development Known as Arrowhead Ranch, Particularly the
Property Referenced in Exhibit A, Upon Request of the Property Owners;
Creating Conditional Overlays on Two Portions of the Subject Property to
Expressly Incorporate by Reference the Terms and Conditions of a Certain
Amended Development Agreement; Amending the Official Zoning Map to
Reflect Changes of the Zoning Classification of Certain Properties, Providing
for Severability, and Providing an Effective Date
1. Presentation
2. Planning Director's Report
3. Public Hearing
4. Ordinance No. 1220.83
C. Subdivision Concept Plan - Linwood Tract, located on the east side of Ranch
Road 12, approximately 2,149 feet south of Dripping Springs Elementary
School, A0415 Philip A. Smith Survey, +/-103 acres, John Doucet, RE., Doucet
& Associates
1. Presentation
2. Planning Director's Report
3. Public Hearing
4. Subdivision Concept Plan
D. Replat- Ruby Ranch,Phase 7, Lots 7 & 8, Block A,located at the addresses of
560 and 588 West Bartlett Drive,Allen W. Hickman, Jr., Applicant
1. Presentation
2. Planning Director's Report
3. Public Hearing
4. Replat
E. Replat - The Commons,Lot 1 A,located at 100 Commons, Greg Porter,
Applicant
1. Presentation
2. Planning Director's Report
3. Public Hearing
4. Replat
F. Replat-200 Bluff Street, of a portion ofthe W.T. Chapman,Third Addition to
the Town of Dripping Springs, Joan Croswell, Applicant
1. Presentation
2. Planning Director's Report
3. Public Hearing
4. Replat
G. Sign Variance Request - Creek Road Cafe, 301 Highway 290 W., Carl Shroyer,
General Manager and Owner
1. Presentation
2. Sign Administrator's Report
3. Public Hearing
4. Sign Variance Request to erect a Monument Sign within the Setback from
Right-of-Way (Section 26.06.004)
VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Planning & Zoning Commission for the City of Dripping Springs reserves the
right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course ofthis meeting to
discuss any ofthe matters listed above, 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)
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Regular City Council Meeting, March 5, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.
B. Regular Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting, March 4, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.
C. Regular Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, March 26, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
D. Regular Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, March 4, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.
E. Regular Founders Day Commission Meeting, March 4, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.
VIIL ADJOURN
All agenda items listed above are eligiblefor discussion and action
unless otherwise specifically noted. Notice is posted in accordance with
Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes, Annotated. Icertify
that the above notice ofmeeting was posted on the bulletin board at City of
Dripping Springs City Hall and the City Dripping Springs website,
www.cityofdrippingsprings.coni on the of at
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