Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

Minutes of Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting City of Dripping Springs A Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting of City of Dripping Springs was held Tuesday, November 19,2013, beginning at 7:00 PM in the 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas. I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Commission Members Larry McClung - Chair Mim James- Vice Chair Josef Martin Kim Hubbard Erik Burgeson Whit Smith James Martin City StaffAppointed Officials City Administrator Michelle Fischer Planning Director Jon Thompson City Secretary Jo Ann Touchstone City Attorney Alan Bojorquez Commissioner McClung calls the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All present. II. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Planning and Zoning Commissionfor the City ofDripping Springs has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course ofthis 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). A. Consultation with City Attorney Regarding Proposed Development Agreement Between the City of Dripping Springs and Development Solutions CAT,LLC for the Caliterra Subdivison, located at 26465 Ranch Road 12(also known as, 591 acres +/- out ofthe Philip A. Smith Survey, Abstract 0415, Hays County, Texas, approximately 1.3 miles south ofthe US 290/RR12 intersection on RRI2) (Consultation with City Attorney 551:071) Commission adjourns to Executive Session at 8:07 p.m. Those present: Commissioner McClung, Commissioner James, Commissioner Josef Martin, Commissioner James Martin, Commissioner Kim Hubbard, Commissioner Burgeson, Commissioner Smith, City Administrator Michelle Fischer, Planning Director Jon Thompson, Councilman Alba, Councilman King and City Attorney Alan Bojorquez. Reconvened to Regular Session at 9:30 p.m. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  A. Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Josef Martin leads the pledge. IV. PRESENTATION OF 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 Mayor. The Mayor and City Council may establish a time limit as necessary. No one speaks. V. MINUTES A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes, October 22,2013- Commissioner Burgeson motions to approve. Commissioner James Martin seconds. Motion passes, 7-0. VI. SITE DEVELOPMENTS/SUBDIVISIONS/ZONING/ON SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES/SIGNSA^ARIANCESAVAIVERS/ALTERNATE STANDARDS/DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS Consideration and Possible Action On: A. Preliminary Plat - Blue Blazes Ranch, 1559 US Hwy.290 E,Replat of Vista Ranch, Tract A,Tracts A-1, A-2, and A-3,James Smith, Owner Commissioner Smith recuses himself. 1. Presentation -Jacy Warwick, representing applicant. States request and presentation. 2. Planning Director's Report-Planning Director Jon Thompson, report on file. Staff recommends approval. 3. Public Hearing - Bruce Turbow, states the applicant expressed water supply would come from the DSWSC and that is incorrect. Mr. Turbow states water service is to be provided by the City ofDripping Springs. 4. Preliminary Plat- Commissioner Mim James motions to approve staff recommendations. Commissioner Josef Martin seconds. Motion passes, 6-1- 0. Commissioner Smith abstains. B. Special Exceptions from the Zoning Ordinance - Shops at the Springs, 333 US Hwy.290 E, Lots 5 and 6, David Browne, BCL Waller, LLC, Owner 1. Presentation - None. 2. Planning Director's Report-Planning Director Jon Thompson, report on file. 3. Public Hearing -Bruce Turbow, resident, references building code, which states the Board of Adjustment and P & Z should not approve special exceptions and this would set negative precedent. Slade Foster-states opposition to four stories.  4. Special Exception to Exceed Maximum Building Height(Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30,"Zoning," Section 3.12.3(a))- Commissioner James motions to consider. Commissioner McClung seconds. Commissioner James inquires ofPlanning Director Jon Thompson to further clarify (allowed) height and story regulations. Commissioner James inquires regarding fire safety capabilities. Planning Director Jon Thompson states it will go through the fire department for review. Commission discusses other hotel approvals and surrounding land. Commission discusses at length. Commissioner Josef Martin motions to approve staff recommendations. No second. Motion dies. Commissioner James motions to table. Commissioner Burgeson seconds. Motion passes, 6-0-1. Commissioner Josef Martin opposed. 5. Special Exception to Exceed Number of Stories Allowed (Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30,"Zoning," Section 3.12.3(a))- See line item 4. C. Special Exception from the Zoning Ordinance & Variance Request from the Building Code for Temporary Facilities at the YMCA,27216 Ranch Road 12, Thorn Ziegenbein, Springs Family, YMCA, Representative 1. Presentation - Mr. Ziegenbein states request and is available for questions. 2. Planning Director's Report-Planning Director Jon Thompson, report on file. 3. Public Hearing - No one speaks. 4. Special Exception to Allow a Temporary Facility(Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30 "Zoning," Exhibit A "Zoning Ordinance," Section 3.12.5(d) Special Requirements for Temporary Facilities)- Commissioner Burgeson motions to approve both special exceptions per staffrecommendations. Commissioner McClung seconds. Motion passes, 7-0. 5. Special Exception to Allow the Use of a Temporary Building to Exceed Six Months(Chapter 24: Building Regulations, Division 3, Commercial Building Code, Section 24.02.121; 2009 International Building Code, Section 108.1)- See line item 4. D. Sign Variance Requests for Ranch 2 Runway Inc., located at 27490 Ranch Road 12, Danielle Lombino,Owner 1. Presentation - Danielle Lombino, states request and is available for questions. 2. Sign Administrator's Report- City Administrator Michelle Fischer, report on file. 3. Public Hearing - No one speaks. 4. Sign Variance Request to Allow a Business in a Multi-Unit Property to Have Two Projecting Signs(Section 26.07.002(2) Multi-Unit Property(E))- Commissioner McClung motions to approve both variances according to staff recommendations. Commissioner James seconds. Commissioner 6  Burgeson states the colors are very bright for a busy intersection. Commission discusses colors. Motion passes, 7-0. 5. Sign Variance Request to Exceed Maximum Area Allowed for a Projecting Sign (Section 26.06.068(c))- See line item 4. VII. BUSINESS Consideration and Possible Action On: A. Dripping Springs Sustainable Places Project Draft Report- Commission receives report, on file. Commissioner James Martin states the plan fits well with the Comprehensive and Transportation plans. Commissioner Burgeson states it is a good way to centralizing, but will not fit exactly. Commissioner James states it is well done and complimentary to Comprehensive and Transportation plans. VIII. ADJOURN - Commissioner Burgeson motions to adjourn. Commissioner James seconds. Motion passes, 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:38 p.m.