Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

CITY OF DRIPPING SPRINGS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Minutes May 28,2013 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 McClung - Chair Mim James Josef Martin Vaeaney Danny Hubbard- Viee Chair Whit Smith Erik Burgeson City Staff/Appointed Officials City Administrator Michelle Fischer Planning Director Jon Thompson City Secretary Jo Arm Touchstone City Attorney Alan Bojorquez City Engineer Rick Coneway Commissioner MeClung calls the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All present except Commissioner James and Plarming Director Jon Thompson. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Hubbard 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, April 23,2013 - Commissioner Hubbard motions to approve. Commissioner Martin seconds. Motion passes, 5-0. V. SITE DEVELOPMENTS/SUBDIVISIONS/ZONING/ON SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES/SIGNSAARIANCESAVAIVERS/ALTERNATE STANDARDS/DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS Consideration and Possible Action on: A. Vacation of a drainage easement, Lot 1B2,171 Springs Lane,Ben Sorrell, Applicant 1. Presentation - Hugo Elizondo, P.E., states request and is available for questions. 2. Plarming Director's Report- Rick Coneway gives report on behalf of Plarming Director Jon Thompson. 3. Public Hearing - No one speaks. 4. Vacation of Drainage Easement- Commissioner Hubbard motions to approve staff recommendations. Commissioner Smith seconds. Motion passes, 5-0. B. Replat - Howard Ranch Commercial, Lot 63, Block B located at 23455 FM 150 West, Erik Howard, Applicant 1. Presentation - Jeff Guerrero, P.E., states request and is available for questions. 2. Plarming Director's Report- Riek Coneway gives report on behalf of Plarming Director Jon Thompson. 3. Public Hearing - No one speaks.  4. Replat- Commissioner Hubbard motions to approve. Commissioner Burgeson seconds. Motion passes, 5-0. C. Special Exception - 511 Old Fitzhugh, Request for Special Exception from City of Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30(Zoning), Exhibit A, Section 3.10.4(f) to operate a business out ofa travel trailer for a non-residential purpose, Deborah Carter, Applicant 1. Presentation -Attorney Rick King, representing Pink West and Karen Moss. States request. 2. Planning Director's Report- Rick Coneway gives report on behalf of Planning Director Jon Thompson. 3. Public Hearing - Citizen James Martin inquires of septic requirements for the travel trailer. 4. Special Exception - Commissioner Martin motions to approve with staff recommendations. Commissioner Burgeson seconds. Commissioner McClung inquires regarding septic. Mr. King states that clientele will use facilities at Pink West. Commissioner McClung inquires regarding parking. Motion passes, 5-0. D. Ordinance No. 1220.84-An Ordinance Amending the City of Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30,Zoning; to define a Home Business that includes occupations carried on in a dwelling unit, amend the land use chart to establish the residential districts where the use is conditionally permitted, and define such conditions 1. Planning Director's Report- Rick Coneway gives report on behalf of Planning Director Jon Thompson. 2. Public Hearing - No one speaks. 3. Ordinance No. 1220.84- Commissioner Hubbard motions to approve as drafted. Commissioner Burgeson seconds. Commissioner McClung states section 3.17.7- inquires of rational, and also inquires regarding limitations offour clients per day. Commission discusses hours and parking. Commissioner Burgeson removes his second. Commissioner Hubbard motions to approve with removing number of patrons allowed per day and adding hours of operation from 8:00 to 6:00. Commissioner Burgeson seconds. Motion passes, 5-0. E. Conditional Use Permit, 104A Grand Prairie, to allow the operation of an acupuncture clinic in a SF-4(Two-Family Residential)zoned district, Elizabeth Yeh, Applicant 1. Presentation - None. 2. Planning Director's Report- Rick Coneway gives report on behalf of Planning Director Jon Thompson. 3. Public Hearing - Sharon Eastman, states from her observation that four cars carmot fit in the driveway. 4. Conditional Use Permit- Commissioner Martin motions to approve with staff recommendations. Commissioner Smith seconds and clarifies that "hours posted on website" would be hours in ordinance. Commissioner Martin withdraws motion. Commissioner Burgeson motions to approve in accordance with staff recommendations except for number one and two. Commissioner Burgeson withdraws motion. Commissioner Martin motions to approve the request with staff recommendations and where there is a conflict defer to the ordinance. Commissioner McClung seconds. Motion passes, 5-0. VI. BUSINESS No Action To Be Taken: A. Request from Grand Prairie Subdivision Property Owners for the Planning & Zoning Commission to Initiate a Zoning Amendment to Change the Zoning Classification of 3.465 acres and 1.72 acres out ofthe A0415 Philip A Smith Survey, Hays County, Texas(R17944 and R18128),from Commercial Services (CS)to less intensive Zoning Classification Districts, Art Juarez, Requestor  1. Public Hearing - Art Juarez, 801 Grand Prairie Circle, states that through process ofitem for 104 Grand Prairie, became aware ofthe property across the street being zoned Commercial Services. Sharon Eastman, states concern for the building height allowable within Commercial Services district. Ms. Eastman also states concern for egress into the property and type of businesses and aspect of emergency exit onto Grand Prairie Road. Orlando Castillo, 400 Grand Prairie, states appreciation for sewer service and road improvements. Mr. Castillo states concern for business/thru traffic and amount of traffic that Commercial Services could generate and is supportive of limited zoning to preserve family life in the neighborhood. Juan Garcia, 801 Grand Prairie, states concern for drainage as it is already an issue. 2. Discussion - Commissioner McClung opens item for discussion. Commissioner Martin states understanding for neighbor's concerns and rights of property owner. Commissioner McClung states that property owner will have to be involved before anything is initiated in regard to zoning. Commissioner McClung directs staffto research whether there was zoning when the neighbors purchased their homes. Commissioner McClung directs staff to speak to the property owner(s) and research some options. VII. 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) VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Regular City Council Meeting, June II, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. B. Regular Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting, June 10, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. C. Regular Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, June 25,2013 at 7:00 p.m. D. Regular Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, June 3,2013 at 5:30 p.m. E. Regular Founders Day Commission Meeting, TED IX. ADJOURN Commissioner Hubbard motions to adjourn. Commissioner Martin seconds. Motion passes, 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.